# Congressional Record Index

A. PHILIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Supreme Court: decision in Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute relative to cancelling registration of inactive voters and who then fail to respond to mailed notices, H5186 [14JN]

AANESTAD, SAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E626 [10MY]

AARON, MERLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1374 [5OC]

AARON, TOMMY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E280 [8MR]

AARP (organization)

Letters

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3107 [11AP], H3190 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3580 [26AP]

Family Savings Act, H9132 [27SE]

Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, H7114 [24JY]

Social Security Child Protection Act, H3377 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Bjorklund, Kay: AARP (organization) Andrus Award recipient for Wyoming, S6911 [13NO]

ABBAS, MAZHAR

Remarks in House

Pakistan: call for release of Abdul Shakoor and Mazhar Abbas, E1385 [9OC]

ABBOTT, DANA

Remarks in House

National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association: Hall of Fame Award recipient, E770 [5JN]

ABBOTT, JAMES

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Team Player Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

ABDI, NASRA

Remarks in House

ACI Solutions (business): Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise award recipient, E1321 [27SE]

ABERCROMBIE, LOUISE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6185 [17SE]

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, NJ

Remarks in House

Aberdeen Township Hose and Chemical Co. No. 1: anniversary, E812 [8JN]

ABERNATHY, MARK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E155 [7FE]

ABID, NEAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4691 [23MY]

ABIY AHMED ALI (Prime Minister, Ethiopia)

Remarks in House

Ethiopia: political reform, H7094 [24JY]

U.S. visit, E1097 [26JY]

ABLOG, JENNIFER

Remarks in House

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony honorees, E107 [29JA]

ABOLISH HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1311), H9377 [28SE]

Motions

Enact (S. 1311), S7628 [17DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2803), H92 [10JA], H6475 [18JY]

Enact (S. 1311), H9373–H9381 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1311), S1861 [21MR]

——— House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

Texts of

S. 1311, provisions, H9373, H9377–H9381 [28SE]

ABORTION

Amendments

Crime: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H503 [18JA]

Articles and editorials

Late-Term Abortion Was the Right Choice for Me, S534 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions

Crime: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (see H. Res. 694), H403 [16JA]

——— prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: condition receipt of certain grants and contracts on compliance with abortion prohibition (see H.R. 6613), H7723 [26JY]

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

Discrimination: prohibit against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 2326), S348 [19JA]

Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

——— support protecting patients’ access to medically appropriate, evidence-based health care and information, including information about access to safe and legal abortion (see H. Res. 915), H4732 [25MY]

Medicaid: require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 4849), H581 [19JA]

Women: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H581 [19JA]

——— oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S2924 [24MY]

Cloture motions

Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Lists

20 programs that have Hyde protections, prohibiting taxpayer funded abortions, in consolidated appropriations legislation, S1912 [22MR]

Motions

Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S498 [24JA], S527 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, H576 [19JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA]

Civil liberties: pro choice versus right to life, H774–H780 [5FE], H1434–H1437 [6MR], H1536–H1540 [13MR], H1719 [20MR], H3732–H3738 [27AP], H3826–H3832 [8MY], H4273 [21MY]

Crime: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H161 [11JA], H176 [16JA], H420, H421, H462–H469 [17JA], H482, H488, H492, H493, H505 [18JA], H560–H569, H574, H575 [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H494–H503 [18JA], H569 [19JA]

——— prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (H.R. 490), H467 [17JA], H577–H581 [19JA], H775–H780 [5FE], H1434–H1437 [6MR], H1539 [13MR], H1725 [20MR], H3733–H3738 [27AP], H3826–H3832 [8MY], H9682 [28NO]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (H.R. 1192), H577 [19JA]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H575 [19JA]

Discrimination: prohibit against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 4660), H576 [19JA]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, H466 [17JA]

Health: importance of fetal tissue research, H564 [19JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 36), H464–H466, H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA], H572, H575 [19JA]

Immigration: comparison of treatment of children separated from their parents who were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally with other children who are separated from their parents, H5499 [21JN]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H462–H469 [17JA], H480, H482, H488, H491, H492, H493 [18JA], H561, H562, H572, H574–H581 [19JA], E72, E74 [19JA]

——— commend marchers at North Carolina event, H136 [11JA]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H462–H469 [17JA], H480, H482, H491, H492, H493 [18JA], H561, H564, H572, H574–H581 [19JA], E72 [19JA]

——— decision on partial birth abortion ban, H576 [19JA]

——— hearing of arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, H1588–H1595 [14MR]

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

Trump, President: proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, H4246, H4272–H4275 [21MY]

Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, H564 [19JA]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, S1905–S1908, S1910–S1913, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]

China: laws governing number of children permitted in families, S442 [22JA]

Civil liberties: pro choice versus right to life, S270–S275 [18JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Crime: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), S272 [18JA], S541 [29JA]

Discrimination: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, S6205 [18SE]

Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S212 [16JA], S214 [17JA], S271–S275, S279 [18JA], S324, S344 [19JA], S442 [22JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S527–S531, S532–S543, S546–S548 [29JA], S574 [30JA]

Health care professionals: provide for conscience protections, S271 [18JA]

Lloyd, Scott: call for removal as Dept. of HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement Director relative to actions and policies on women’s reproductive health, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, S270, S272 [18JA], S322, S324, S344 [19JA]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5891–S5893 [23AU], S6205 [18SE]

——— prohibit funding (S. 241), S273 [18JA]

Senate: legislative priorities, S507 [25JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, S274 [18JA], S322 [19JA], S442 [22JA]

——— decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, S4466, S4485 [27JN]

——— decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt relative to Texas law restricting access to abortion services, S4485–S4488, S4493 [27JN]

——— impact of Roe v. Wade decision, S4486 [27JN], S5324–S5326 [25JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]

——— proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, S2891 [24MY]

Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, S2868 [23MY]

——— limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 510), S574 [30JA], S4487, S4488, S4494 [27JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 694, consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and clarify House proceedings and actions during January district work period, H494 [18JA]

H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, H560 [19JA]

S. Res. 526, oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients, S2938 [24MY]

ABRAHAM, RALPH LEE (a Representative from Louisiana)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4574 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6523 [18JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H4849 [6JN]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H4243 [18MY]

Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (see H. Res. 1007), H6649 [23JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H3064 [9AP]

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

Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of Commerce: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (see H. Res. 129), H1179 [14FE]

——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (see H. Res. 995), H6263 [16JY]

Dept. of Energy: authorize Office of Science basic research programs (see H.R. 5905), H5817 [27JN]

——— establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 5906), H5817 [27JN]

——— make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]

——— provide directors of the National Laboratories signature authority for certain agreements (see H.R. 5907), H5817 [27JN]

Dept. of HHS: nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports and improve sharing of suspicious activity reports to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6068), H6559 [18JY]

Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 6111), H5199 [14JN]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H4981 [7JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3148 [11AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H7735 [31JY]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 6398), H6462 [17JY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

EPA: direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY] (see H.R. 6468), H6648 [23JY]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

FAA: address need for pilot development and encourage more individuals to enter the field of aviation (see H.R. 6957), H9150 [27SE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6465 [17JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1227 [23FE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3931 [10MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H5153 [13JN]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 6771), H8169 [12SE]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H6042 [10JY]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9439 [19OC]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H678 [29JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9431 [12OC]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3211 [12AP]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H3148 [11AP]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3707 [26AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1610 [14MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H1543 [13MR]

Marine Corps: recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (see H. Res. 994), H6263 [16JY]

Medicare: ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1939), H5581 [22JN]

——— prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see H.R. 1038), H6041 [10JY]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program and Medicare Advantage program to further transparency of payment methodology of pharmacies (see H.R. 1316), H5286 [19JN]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H18 [8JA]

——— repeal changes to exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see H.R. 1156), H7735 [31JY]

——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H5201 [14JN]

——— restructure payment adjustment for non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance transports (see H.R. 6269), H7735 [31JY]

NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3343 [16AP]

National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H5817 [27JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9821 [10DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H5286 [19JN]

Postal Service: establish rates for delivery of inbound international mail that do not discriminate between foreign and domestic mailers and review foreign practices relative to exchange of e-commerce goods with the U.S. (see H.R. 5524), H3342 [16AP]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H5095 [12JN]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H5286 [19JN]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4139 [16MY]

——— replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9436 [16OC]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for placing in service qualified broadband property to expand the level of broadband service in a qualified rural census tract (see H.R. 6871), H8883 [25SE]

——— eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 6081), H7156 [24JY]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H4243 [18MY]

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H974 [7FE]

——— treat obligations financing professional sports stadiums as private activity bonds if such obligations meet the private business use test (see H.R. 811), H3743 [27AP]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6196 [13JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

Waters, Representative: censure and condemn relative to remarks about President Trump, members of his administration, and his supporters (see H. Res. 966), H5748 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: treat certain planted soybean crops as harvested commodity crops under Market Facilitation Program (see H.R. 7147), H9567 [16NO]

Dept. of Transportation: establish Revitalize Rural America Grant Program (see H.R. 5016), H1177 [14FE]

Medicare: improve home health payment reforms (see H.R. 6932), H9149 [27SE]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see H.R. 6272), H5974 [28JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: treat certain planted soybean crops as harvested commodity crops under Market Facilitation Program (H.R. 7147), H9569 [16NO]

Dept. of Transportation: establish Revitalize Rural America Grant Program (H.R. 5016), H1178 [14FE]

Medicare: improve home health payment reforms (H.R. 6932), H9151 [27SE]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (H.R. 6272), H5976 [28JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3509 [25AP]

Remarks

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7129 [24JY]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 6720), H8117, H8118 [12SE]

Baton Rouge, LA: tribute to Kids’ Orchestra (organization), H9095 [27SE]

Coast Guard: increase presence in polar regions, H9694 [29NO]

Corps of Engineers: construction account funding, H4925, H4926 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6523 [18JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925, H4926 [7JN]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, H7129 [24JY]

Fort Polk, LA: anniversary of 115th Combat Support Hospital, H9535 [15NO]

Louisiana: tribute to Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program, H3065 [10AP]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H468 [17JA]

Monroe, LA: anniversary of Monroe Rotary Club, H4586 [23MY]

National K9 Veterans Day: observance, H1532 [13MR]

National Rice Month: observance, H9096 [27SE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H468 [17JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit funding to limit or prohibit use of genetically modified crops in commercial agricultural operations conducted on national wildlife refuges, H6523 [18JY]

Tributes

Achord, Russell, H557 [19JA]

Brown, Grady (Bubber), H1510 [13MR]

Kendrick, William A., Jr., H5098 [13JN]

Miller, Robert, H8745 [25SE]

Post, Glen, H4853 [7JN]

Quattrone, Joe, H1229 [26FE]

Tenney, T.F., H4742 [5JN]

Wesselhoeft, Adolf (Wes), H8891 [26SE]

ABRAHAM, ROY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1175 [24AU]

ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA AMENDMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 115–224), S2074 [11AP]

ABRAHAMS, ALEXANDRA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2384 [24AP]

ABRAMS, ANNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8255 [13SE]

ABRAMS, JOHN N.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6296 [25SE]

ABU al-KHAIR, WALEED

Bills and resolutions

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (S. Res. 613), S5834 [22AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 613, call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia, S5834 [22AU]

ABU-SALHA, RAZAN

Remarks in House

Our Three Winners Foundation: tribute to endowment fund, E147 [6FE]

Tribute, E147 [6FE]

ABU-SALHA, YUSOR

Remarks in House

Our Three Winners Foundation: tribute to endowment fund, E147 [6FE]

Tribute, E147 [6FE]

ABUSE DETERRENT ACCESS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5582), H5061–H5063 [12JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5582) (H. Rept. 115–721), H5020 [8JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5582, provisions, H5061 [12JN]

ABUSE DETERRENT AND PRESCRIBER TRAINING (ADAPT) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5581), H3589 [26AP]

ABUSE OF THE PARDON PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

ABZUG, BELLA S. (a former Representative from New York)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Tribute (see H. Res. 807), H3046 [23MR]

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY CLARIFICATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4266), H1518–H1520 [13MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2102), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2102) (S. Rept. 115–319), S5618 [15AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4266) (H. Rept. 115–526), H628 [25JA]

Texts of

H.R. 4266, provisions, H1518 [13MR]

ACCELERATING ACCESS TO CAPITAL ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4529) (H. Rept. 115–576), H1226 [23FE]

ACCELERATING AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN SCIENCE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4377), H1092–H1094 [13FE], H4936 [7JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 115–555), H1125 [13FE]

Texts of

H.R. 4377, provisions, H1092 [13FE]

ACCELERATING KIDS’ ACCESS TO CARE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6524), H7686 [25JY]

ACCESS TO CAPITAL CREATES ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND SUPPORTS (ACCESS) RURAL AMERICA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3650), S7051 [15NO]

Reports filed

Provisons: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6745) (H. Rept. 115–1077), H10168 [12DE]

ACCESS TO GENETIC COUNSELOR SERVICES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7083), H9443 [23OC]

ACCESS TO INCREASED DRUG DISPOSAL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2645), S2075 [11AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2645), S4035 [19JN]

ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH SERVICES FOR OPIOID USE DISORDERS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5603) (H. Rept. 115–745), H5092 [12JN]

ACCESSIBILITY FOR CURATORS, EDUCATORS, SCHOLARS, AND SOCIETY (ACCESS) TO RECORDINGS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2933), S2877 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2933), S2880 [23MY]

ACCIME, ERIC

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1299 [25SE]

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6788), H8170 [12SE]

ACCOUNTABILITY IN OPIOID ADVERTISING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3420), S6059 [6SE]

ACCOUNTABILITY OF LEADERS IN EDUCATION TO REPORT TITLE IX INVESTIGATIONS (ALERT) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5157), H1372 [5MR]

ACCOUNTABLE CAPITALISM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3348), S5618 [15AU] (see H.R. 7294), H10209 [13DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3348), S5887 [23AU]

ACE HARDWARE CORP.

Remarks in House

Novato, CA: anniversary of Pini Ace Hardware (business), E923 [26JN]

Oxford, AL: anniversary of Oxford Lumber (business), E1518 [13NO]

ACHMAN, LORI

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4376 [25JN]

ACHORD, RUSSELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H557 [19JA]

ACI SOLUTIONS (business)

Remarks in House

Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council: Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise award recipient, E1321 [27SE]

ACOSTA, JIM

Bills and resolutions

Freedom of the press: reaffirm importance, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. Res. 691), S7051 [15NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 691, reaffirm importance of freedom of the press, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi, S7056 [15NO]

ACT TARGETING RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3537), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 7009), H9413 [2OC]

ACT TO SUSTAIN THE PROTECTION OF IMMIGRANT RESIDENTS EARNED THROUGH TPS (ASPIRE-TPS) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4384), H8 [8JA]

ACTION FOR DENTAL HEALTH ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2422), S6873, S6881 [11OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2422), H1134 [14FE], H1243, H1244 [26FE], H9673–H9675 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2422), S6880, S6881 [11OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3016), S5618 [15AU]

Texts of

H.R. 2422, provisions, S6881 [11OC], H1243 [26FE], H9673 [28NO]

ACTIVE, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2113 [12AP]

ADA EDUCATION AND REFORM ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 620), H1193, H1194, H1195, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 620): consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Americans With Disabilities Act: allow awarding of punitive damages in cases where business owners made no good faith effort to remove barriers to access to public accommodations, H1195 [15FE]

——— clarify use of the term ‘substantial progress’ in remedying violations may only be used when delays to removing barriers to access are due to circumstances beyond the violator’s control, H1196 [15FE]

——— eliminate requirement that notice of violation include specific section of legislation alleged to have been violated, H1197, H1198 [15FE]

——— eliminate written notice and waiting period requirements for discrimination claims made due to barriers to access to public accommodations, H1194, H1195 [15FE]

——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

Dept. of Justice: ensure Americans With Disabilities Act compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]

Enact (H.R. 620), H1147 [14FE], H1183–H1200, H1202 [15FE], E220 [26FE], E225 [27FE], E266 [6MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 620, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, provisions, H1136 [14FE]

H.R. 620, provisions, H1192 [15FE]

ADAIR, IA

Remarks in House

Lundy, Cindy: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1492 [2NO]

Umbaugh, Ward: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E391 [5AP]

ADAIRSVILLE, GA

Remarks in House

Great Locomotive Chase Festival: anniversary, E1375 [5OC]

ADAMS, ABIGAIL

Remarks in House

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]

Reports filed

Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]

ADAMS, ALMA S. (a Representative from North Carolina)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4571 [22MY], H4612 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6451 [17JY]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H583 [19JA]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see H. Res. 896), H4695 [23MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1477 [7MR]

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

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

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8739 [20SE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H7156 [24JY]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: grant farm numbers to individuals with certain documentation, include qualified intermediaries as recipients of farm ownership loans, and provide for a study of farmland tenure (see H.R. 6336), H6559 [18JY]

——— improve food safety, encourage greater production of agricultural commodities for use in the locality in which produced, and reauthorize and expand support of these efforts (see H.R. 3941), H1507 [9MR]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1342 [1MR]

——— reauthorize and expand Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program to encourage purchase of fruits and vegetables under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5563), H3441 [18AP]

——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H554 [18JA]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8732 [17SE]

——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see H.R. 4838), H553 [18JA]

——— carry out grant program for early childhood science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities (see H.R. 1288), H3746 [1MY]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

——— provide grants for high-quality, local prekindergarten programs (see H.R. 2003), H3746 [1MY]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— improve Head Start Program by assisting young children who experience higher barriers to learning due to chronic stress, neglect, hunger, abuse, or trauma outside of school (see H.R. 737), H4584 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H3050 [26MR]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8887 [25SE]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8739 [20SE]

Dept. of Justice: limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide a grant program for handgun licensing programs (see H.R. 5490), H3209 [12AP]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H6589 [19JY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a Federal subsidized employment program (see H.R. 6485), H7735 [31JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H7743 [3AU]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H738 [2FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H3316 [13AP]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8739 [20SE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5154 [13JN]

Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H9421 [5OC]

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

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

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

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6042 [10JY]

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

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10587 [21DE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H3316 [13AP]

Firearms: prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1267 [26FE]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

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

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2566), H3936 [11MY]

——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H478 [17JA]

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

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5507 [21JN]

Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H583 [19JA]

Graham, Billy: authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1226 [23FE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H4777 [5JN]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9526 [14NO]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

Housing: prohibit discrimination based on use of Section 8 housing vouchers (see H.R. 202), H3059 [5AP]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5581 [22JN]

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

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H4210 [17MY]

Insurance: require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H9668 [27NO]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5201 [14JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5201 [14JN]

Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

LGBT Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 405), H5287 [19JN]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H3743 [27AP]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H18 [8JA]

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

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H1374 [5MR]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H132 [10JA]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H170 [11JA]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 807), H737 [2FE]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H1227 [23FE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1903), H903 [6FE]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

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

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

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

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

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5201 [14JN]

National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H4733 [25MY]

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

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H3978 [15MY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3445 [18AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

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

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

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9449 [26OC]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H5094 [12JN]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]

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

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H4139 [16MY]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H9421 [5OC]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7756 [17AU]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H8172 [12SE]

SBA: clarify functions and duties of Office of Advocacy (see H.R. 6316), H5990 [6JY]

——— study and identify best practices for closing the gender, race, and income gap in patenting rates for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6390), H7772 [24AU]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H8739 [20SE]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Small business: study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (see H.R. 6758), H8106 [10SE]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4733 [25MY]

Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3452 [23AP]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H1608 [14MR]

——— extend the above-the-line deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to individuals involved in early childhood education programs (see H.R. 1013), H3746 [1MY]

——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7735 [31JY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H3052 [29MR]

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

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H1335 [27FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

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

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H7735 [31JY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9443 [23OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Army: place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 7066), H9435 [16OC]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]

——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 7136), H9538 [15NO]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

Dept. of Education: establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (see H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS: reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office Building, Charlotte, NC: designate (see H.R. 5451), H3094 [10AP]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]

National Women’s Small Business Month: observance (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

SBA: report certain information to Congress and the President (see H.R. 6382), H6262 [16JY]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

Constitutional authority statements

Army: place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnamese Conflict (H.R. 7066), H9436 [16OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (H.R. 5309), H1653 [15MR]

——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (H.R. 7136), H9539 [15NO]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (H.R. 4984), H1075 [8FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 6091), H5153 [13JN]

Dept. of Education: establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (H.R. 6876), H8885 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS: reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office Building, Charlotte, NC: designate (H.R. 5451), H3096 [10AP]

SBA: report certain information to Congress and the President (H.R. 6382), H6263 [16JY]

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Dena R. Diorio, Mecklenburg County, NC, Manager, H4053 [16MY]

Remarks

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3874, H3875 [9MY], H4053 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10038 [11DE], H10146 [12DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H3104 [11AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3874, H3875 [9MY], H4053 [16MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5510 [22JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6451, H6452 [17JY]

EPA: Environmental Justice program funding, H6451, H6452 [17JY]

Firearms: gun control, H4278 [21MY]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5510 [22JN]

SBA: reauthorize SCORE Association (H.R. 1700), H6029, H6030 [10JY]

——— report certain information to Congress and the President (H.R. 6382), H8813 [25SE]

Small business: expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (H.R. 2655), H6031 [10JY]

——— study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (H.R. 6758), H8816 [25SE]

Votes: position on missed, E44• [16JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H130 [10JA]

Tributes

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, H3389 [17AP]

ADAMS, BENJAMIN F., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1222 [7SE]

ADAMS, CHARLES F.

Remarks in House

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]

Reports filed

Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]

ADAMS, CHINETTA

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

ADAMS, DAVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1517 [13NO]

ADAMS, HENRY

Remarks in House

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]

Reports filed

Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]

ADAMS, HOLLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E172 [13FE], E185 [14FE]

ADAMS, JOHN (2d President of the United States)

Remarks in House relative to

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 5748) (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]

Reports filed

Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]

ADAMS, JOHN H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E35 [11JA]

ADAMS, JOHN Q. (6th President of the United States)

Remarks in House relative to

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 5748) (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: historical evaluation of foreign policy, H3924 [10MY]

Reports filed

Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]

ADAMS, KERRY

Remarks in Senate

Wakulla County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

ADAMS, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4781 [6JN]

ADAMS, LINDSAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1560 [27NO]

ADAMS, LOUISA C.

Remarks in House

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]

Reports filed

Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]

ADAMS, MATT AND LAURA

Remarks in House

Backyard Beans Coffee Co.: Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]

ADAMS, NATHANIEL, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E162 [8FE]

ADAMS, NY

Remarks in House

VFW: anniversary of South Jefferson Post 5344, E755 [1JN]

ADAMS, SETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E393 [5AP]

ADAMS COUNTY, CO

Remarks in House

Aidukaitis, Kyana: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]

Blea, Darlynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E685 [18MY]

Cooper, Amber: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E686 [18MY]

Estrada, Josue: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E740 [25MY]

Flores, Anessa: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]

Garcia, Devan: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]

Gautam, Babita: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]

Guillory, Aliana M.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]

Haines, Madilynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E670 [17MY]

Hernandez, Jacob: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E736 [25MY]

Jama, Nimo: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]

Kane, Alex: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]

Kardisco, Rachelle: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E674 [17MY]

Khamov, Matthew: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]

Klempel, Kathryn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]

Laubert, Kennedi: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]

Lopez, Angela: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]

Machado, Alexandra: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E690 [18MY]

Martin, Kulani: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]

Meraz Apodaca, Sayda J.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]

Silva, Yosselin: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]

Skattum, Destiny: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E691 [18MY]

ADAMS COUNTY, IA

Remarks in House

Iowa State University: anniversary of Adams County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1422 [16OC]

ADAMS MEMORIAL COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]

Reports filed

Establish: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1220, establish, H6623 [23JY]

ADAMS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]

Reports filed

Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Texts of

H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]

ADAMSON, DALE

Remarks in House

Milken Family Foundation: Milken Educator Award recipient, H27 [9JA]

ADDAMS, JANE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1872 [21MR]

ADDICTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSIBLE OPIOID PRACTICES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP]

Texts of

S. 2729, provisions, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

ADDICTION TREATMENT ACCESS IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2317), S253 [17JA]

ADDINGTON, ZACHARY

Remarks in Senate

Zachary Addington Post Office, Clermont, GA: designate (H.R. 3821), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

Zachary Addington Post Office, Clermont, GA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3821), S1164 [15FE]

ADDRESSING TEACHER SHORTAGES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3185), S4843 [9JY]

ADEBAYO, OLUBUKOLA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6031 [4SE]

ADERHOLT, ROBERT B. (a Representative from Alabama)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H7900 [6SE]

——— H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, H7806 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 4660), H738 [2FE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see H.R. 3), H3978 [15MY]

China: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Liu Xiaobo and collectively to all advocates of democracy and human rights in China (see H.R. 3960), H5022 [8JN]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H5581 [22JN]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 4973), H1478 [7MR]

Dept. of HHS: require States to provide for the placement of a foster child in a cottage home and make a child so placed eligible for foster care maintenance payments (see H.R. 4983), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H6175 [12JY]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H5987 [3JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H1502 [8MR]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3507 [24AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Firearms: update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 6624), H9463 [2NO]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

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

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9439 [19OC]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H4736 [29MY]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H405 [16JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9425 [9OC]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3507 [24AP]

Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building, Athens, AL: designate (see H.R. 6513), H7686 [25JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1610 [14MR]

Medicare: waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H1227 [23FE]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9443 [23OC]

NASA: extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (see H.R. 7265), H10168 [12DE]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H3834 [8MY]

National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H5094 [12JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H5507 [21JN]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H7156 [24JY]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H4243 [18MY]

Taxation: expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H8886 [25SE]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H3978 [15MY]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see H.R. 5863), H4209 [17MY]

——— restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

Warrant Officer Day: designate (see H. Res. 947), H5285 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]

Congress: joint session for Presidential address (see H. Con. Res. 101), H629 [25JA]

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

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

Constitutional authority statements

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5961), H4729 [24MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3057 [5AP]

Letters

Circuit Court of Marion County, AL, request for documents in civil case: by, H9445 [26OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H627 [25JA], H3057 [5AP]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H567 [19JA]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H2018 [22MR]

——— making continuing, H889 [6FE], H10497 [20DE]

Arab (AL) Tribune: anniversary, E364• [22MR]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E741• [25MY]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H4880, H4881 [7JN]

Congress: joint session for Presidential address (H. Con. Res. 101), H627 [25JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), E901• [22JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations, H722 [30JA], H889 [6FE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10497 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendments, H722 [30JA]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H2018 [22MR]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4904 [7JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H10497 [20DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4904 [7JN]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H889 [6FE]

Graham, Billy: tribute (H.J. Res. 130), H1322 [27FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H4904 [7JN]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H3897 [10MY]

Telephones: anniversary of 9-1-1 system, H1181 [15FE]

Votes: position on missed, E901• [22JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5972 [28JN], H6259 [16JY]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]

Tributes

Bentley, John H., E246• [1MR]

Elliott, Carl, E507• [19AP]

Ghio, Osvaldo, E629• [10MY]

Hicks, Evelyn, E733• [24MY]

Look, Zachary, E194• [15FE]

May, Todd, E1065• [25JY]

McCluskey, Trenton J., E248• [1MR]

Rogers, Johnny, E45• [16JA]

ADIRONDACK COUNCIL

Remarks in House

Josephson, Daniel: Adirondack Council Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E976 [6JY]

Lee, Gary: Adirondack Council Special Recognition Award recipient, E978 [6JY]

ADIRONDACK 46ers, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1118 [3AU]

ADIRONDACK FORTY-SIXERS, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H10037 [11DE]

ADKINS, CHLOE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7046 [15NO]

ADKINS, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1733 [21DE]

ADKINS, GRACE HATCHER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E558 [27AP]

ADKINS, KAY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2511 [7MY]

ADLER, RAYMOND N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E497 [18AP]

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE U.S.

Reports filed

Nomination of Jonathan F. Mitchell To Be Administrative Conference of the U.S. Chairman: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, U.S. COURTS see Courts

ADMIRAL LLOYD R. ‘‘JOE’’ VASEY PACIFIC WAR COMMEMORATIVE DISPLAY ESTABLISHMENT ACT see Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act

ADOPTEE CITIZENSHIP ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5233), E1608 [6DE]

ADOPTION see Families and Domestic Relations

ADRIAN, LEE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E976 [6JY]

ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]

ADULT VACCINE ACCESS COALITION

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC.

Remarks in House

Raleigh, NC: relocation of headquarters, E1618 [10DE], E1638 [11DE]

ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5260), H1542 [13MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1457) (S. Rept. 115–251), S2793 [21MY]

ADVANCED NUCLEAR FUEL AVAILABILITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6140), H10041–H10043, H10048 [11DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6140) (H. Rept. 115–1056), H9742 [29NO]

Texts of

H.R. 6140, provisions, H10041 [11DE]

ADVANCED WELDING & STEEL, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1238 [27FE]

ADVANCING ACCESS TO PRECISION MEDICINE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5062), H1545 [14MR]

ADVANCING CARE FOR EXCEPTIONAL (ACE) KIDS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3325), H9771 [10DE]

ADVANCING CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION ACT

Analyses

Provisions (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4257), H5607–H5611 [25JN]

Summaries

Provisions (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4257, provisions, H5607–H5610 [25JN]

ADVANCING CRITICAL CONNECTIVITY EXPANDS SERVICE, SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS, AND DATA BASED ON ASSESSED NEED AND DEMAND (ACCESS BROADBAND) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3994), H6608–H6610 [23JY], H10122 [12DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3994) (H. Rept. 115–841), H6556 [18JY]

Texts of

H.R. 3994, provisions, H6608 [23JY]

ADVANCING CUTTING EDGE (ACE) RESEARCH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5002), H1126 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5002), H5038–H5040 [12JN], E973 [6JY]

Texts of

H.R. 5002, provisions, H5038 [12JN]

ADVANCING CYBERSECURITY DIAGNOSTICS AND MITIGATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3464), S6223 [18SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6443), H7793–H7796 [4SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6443) (H. Rept. 115–910), H7775 [28AU]

Texts of

H.R. 6443, provisions, H7793 [4SE]

S. 3464, provisions, S6226 [18SE]

ADVANCING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS THROUGH ONE HEALTH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

ADVANCING HIGH QUALITY TREATMENT FOR OPIOID USE DISORDERS IN MEDICARE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5605), H5239–H5243 [19JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5605) (H. Rept. 115–744), H5092 [12JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5605, provisions, H5239–H5241 [19JN]

ADVANCING MUTUAL INTERESTS AND GROWING OUR SUCCESS (AMIGOS) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5173), H1733 [21MR], H5653 [26JN]

ADVANCING SENIORS AND KIDS (ASK) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4820), H499, H506, H507, H533 [18JA]

ADVANCING YOUTH ENROLLMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6432), H6557 [18JY]

ADVERTISING

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE] (see H.R. 7303), H10210 [13DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5425), H3055 [2AP]

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

Dept. of Justice: convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment (see H.R. 7370), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Labor: remove certain restrictions on advertising and public relations by allowing workforce development boards to use Federal resources to advertise their services (see H.R. 5880), H4242 [18MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect veterans from predatory home lending (see S. 2304), S168 [11JA]

Drugs: decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see H.R. 6047), H4980 [7JN]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H.R. 6576), H7722 [26JY] (see H. Con. Res. 146), H10511 [20DE]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]

Elections: constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide political advertising vouchers and payments to defray costs of postage for congressional general election candidates who agree to restrictions on contributions and expenditures (see H.R. 7067), H9435 [16OC]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see S. 3078), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6026), H4979 [7JN]

——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see S. 3149), S4512 [27JN] (see S. 3655), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 7392), H10586 [21DE]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for broadcasters that air or transmit content from registered foreign agents (see H.R. 5331), H1698 [19MR]

——— reduce number of unlawful robocalls and unlawful spoofed calls received by consumers (see H.R. 7151), H9568 [16NO]

——— require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (see H.R. 6248), H5815 [27JN]

FCC/FTC: establish a joint robocaller bounty pilot program (see H.R. 7343), H10336 [19DE]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see S. 2315), S253 [17JA] (see H.R. 5333), H1698 [19MR] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5782), H3935 [11MY]

——— provide greater oversight over advertising and other promotion materials for opioid drugs to ensure that such materials do not mislead consumers and exacerbate existing crisis (see S. 3420), S6059 [6SE]

FEC: apply restrictions on personal use of campaign funds to political committees, treat certain coordinated expenditures as candidate contributions, and disclose funding source for political advertisements (see H.R. 7267), H10168 [12DE]

Federal agencies and departments: report on expenditures for advertising contracts with small disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women (see H.R. 7215), H9763 [3DE]

Financial institutions: limit overdraft fees and establish fair and transparent practices relative to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see S. 3343), S5582 [1AU]

Firearms: prohibit sale, acquisition, distribution, or import of certain firearms or ammunition parts, prohibit certain marketing or advertising of such parts, and require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 7115), H9462 [2NO]

FTC: eliminate common carrier exemption for telecommunications companies in order to allow investigation of companies that enable illegal robocalling (see S. 3668), S7190 [28NO]

——— extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5930), H4692 [23MY]

——— promulgate regulations relative to sensitive personal information or behavioral data (see H.R. 6864), H8742 [24SE]

——— regulate use of automated software programs, or bots, intended to impersonate or replicate human activity on social media and prohibit use of such programs for political advertising (see S. 3127), S4369 [25JN]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 395), S704 [7FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]

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

Taxation: deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 7342), H10336 [19DE]

——— prohibit deduction for prescription drug advertising and promotional expenses (see S. 2478), S1316 [1MR]

Tobacco products: include e-cigarettes in smoking bans in schools, clarify that educational assistance can be used for e-cigarette prevention by schools, and authorize studies in e-cigarette use prevention (see S. 3701), S7275 [4DE]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants: several organizations, H4201 [17MY]

——— Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, H4202 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs protection of veterans from predatory home lending: Senators Tillis and Warren, H9065 [26SE]

Lists

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members, H4202 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants, H4201–H4203 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 5329), H5057–H5059 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect veterans from predatory home lending, H9064, H9065 [26SE]

Elections: constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (H.J. Res. 136), E938 [27JN]

FCC: require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (H.R. 6248), E935 [27JN]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 5333), H6227–H6237 [16JY]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (S. 2691), H3588 [26AP]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements, H6272 [17JY]

Federal agencies and departments: report on expenditures for advertising contracts with small disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women (H.R. 7215), E1595 [3DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 6239), H6060, H6061 [11JY]

——— reform campaign finance system, H9753 [30NO]

——— reform campaign finance system and ease voter restrictions, H5966 [28JN]

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

Remarks in Senate

Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.: Clear Channel Outdoor-Las Vegas, NV, recipient of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award, S2259 [18AP]

Climate: National Association of Manufacturers actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S899 [13FE]

——— U.S. Chamber of Commerce actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S800 [8FE], S1234 [27FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN], S4704, S4713 [28JN]

Drugs: improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues, S6473 [3OC]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406–S5409 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809–S5811 [22AU], S5882–S5884 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising, S3596 [11JN], S6173 [17SE]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (S. 1989), S1755 [15MR]

Pharmaceuticals: improve access to affordable prescription drugs, S7220 [29NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 1585), S2376 [24AP], S3748 [12JN], S4031 [19JN], S7309 [5DE], S7390 [11DE]

——— reform campaign finance system, establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, establish automatic voter registration, and reduce certain conflicts of interest (S. 1880), S2379 [24AP], S3748 [12JN]

Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

Reports filed

Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 374) (S. Rept. 115–218), S1946 [22MR]

Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2315), S2642 [14MY]

Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5333) (H. Rept. 115–827), H6262 [16JY]

Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances (SALTS) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 207), S4035 [19JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5329, Poison Center Network Enhancement Act, H5057 [12JN]

H.R. 5333, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act, H6227–H6235 [16JY]

H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

S. Res. 395, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Olympic Team USA to attract sponsorships, S706 [7FE]

S. Res. 626, develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws on voting, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S6146 [12SE]

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Bills and resolutions

Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism, increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see S. 2395), S704 [7FE]

——— expand cultural heritage tourism to increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see H.R. 5608), H3505 [24AP]

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Reports filed

Nomination of Aimee K. Jorjani To Be Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2773 [17MY]

ADVOCATES FOR OPIOID RECOVERY (organization)

E-Mails

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9252 [28SE]

AERONAUTICS see Aviation

AERONAUTICS INNOVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2977), S2924 [24MY]

AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Canton, GA: tribute to Creekview High School rocketry team, E1092 [26JY]

AEROSPACE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Webb, James: Aerospace Medical Association Louis H. Bauer Founders Award recipient, H7879 [6SE]

AFFENTRANGER, TAYLOR S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E17 [9JA]

AFFORDABLE DRUG MANUFACTURING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3775), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 7348), H10336 [19DE]

AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDIT IMPROVEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1661), H397 [16JA]

AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

AFGHAN ALLIES PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Amend (see S. 2793), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5694), H3782 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program, S3900–S3902 [13JN]

AFGHAN AND IRAQI ALLIES RESETTLEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]

AFGHANISTAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

Secret Story of How America Lost the Drug War With the Taliban (excerpt), H6107 [11JY]

Taliban Appeals to American People To ‘Rationally’ Rethink War Effort, H1612 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions

Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see S. 2793), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5694), H3782 [7MY]

Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S.J. Res. 61), S2878 [23MY]

——— authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5671), H3746 [1MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits (see H.R. 7288), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 7287), H10169 [12DE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: submit report on open burn pits (see H.R. 5920), H4583 [22MY]

Immigration: assist certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants with resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]

Society of the First Infantry Division: authorize addition of names of First Infantry Division members killed in action to First Division Monument on White House Grounds (see S. 2672), S2141 [16AP] (see H.R. 5424), H3055 [2AP]

Remarks in House

Air Force: tribute to A–29 Super Tucano light-attack combat aircraft mission in Afghanistan, H3919 [10MY]

Armed Forces: honor memory and sacrifice of servicemembers killed during Operation Red Wings, E953 [29JN]

——— modify U.S. military policy and mission in Afghanistan, H484 [18JA], H1612, H1613 [15MR], H5227 [19JN], E147 [6FE]

——— require congressional review and approval of any proposed escalation of troops in Afghanistan, H4595–H4597 [23MY], H7694, H7695 [26JY]

Dept. of Defense: open air burn pits research funding, H5796–H5798 [27JN]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (H.R. 5671), H5798 [27JN]

Dept. of State: extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H7705, H7706 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry educational outreach funding, H4974 [7JN]

——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry funding, H4976, H4977 [7JN]

——— establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (H.R. 1279), H1604 [14MR]

Marine Corps: express that members of Fox Co., of Marine Special Operations Command were not at fault in firefight with enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, E1615 [6DE]

Obama, Barack: evaluation of administration relative to drug trafficking policies, H6107 [11JY]

Pakistan: U.S. policy, H5347 [20JN]

Rohrabacher, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9685–H9688 [28NO]

Slabinski, Britt: Medal of Honor recipient, H4588 [23MY], E736 [25MY]

Veterans: address effects of veterans exposed to burn pits, H3690 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: deployment in foreign countries without a declaration of war, S828–S830 [8FE]

——— tribute to members from Nebraska killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3281 [7JN]

Chapman, John A.: Medal of Honor recipient, S5799 [22AU]

Dept. of State: provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program, S3900–S3902 [13JN]

Religion: persecution of religious minorities, S5575 [1AU]

Statements

Tribute to Andrew (Drew) P. Ross: Michael Shepherd, H10113 [12DE]

AFL–CIO

Letters

Clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, H123 [10JA]

Remarks in House

Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation: tribute to Community Labor Awards recipients, E1410 [16OC]

Perinar, Gary: AFL–CIO George Meany Award recipient, E1595 [3DE]

Sewell, Robert: Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County, CA, AFL–CIO Labor Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1273 [20SE]

AFRICA

Addresses

Honoring Black Europeans—African Descent Week: Representative Hastings, E783 [6JN]

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

Amendments

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S5319, S5320, S5375 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

AID: modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]

Cameroon: condemn arrest and actions against Patrice Nganang for criticizing restriction of Internet access and news media in English-speaking regions and urge respect for human rights of all citizens (see H. Res. 718), H677 [29JA]

——— condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see S. Res. 733), S7926 [19DE] (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S581 [30JA]

——— support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H5648 [25JN]

Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (see H. Res. 925), H4849 [6JN]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 2275), S23 [3JA] (see H.R. 5072), H1220 [20FE]

——— affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (see H. Res. 1055), H7941 [7SE]

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

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see S. Res. 716), S7357 [6DE] (see H. Res. 1170), H9767 [6DE]

Okavango River Basin: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife (see S. 3196), S4916 [11JY] (see H.R. 4819), H551 [18JA]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H4848 [6JN]

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

World Bonobo Day: designate (see H. Res. 738), H1178 [14FE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S2485 [26AP]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (see S. 2595), S1947 [22MR] (see S. 2779), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6472), H6648 [23JY]

Letters

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H433 [17JA]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H433 [17JA]

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

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

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1079 [13FE]

National Emergency Relative to the Central African Republic: President Trump, S2620 [10MY], H3920 [10MY]

Remarks in House

Abiy Ahmed Ali: U.S. visit by Ethiopian Prime Minister, E1097 [26JY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: impact, E1052 [24JY]

Barber, Elta: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1491 [2NO]

Cameroon: human rights violations, E942 [28JN]

China: impact of activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279 [8MR]

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

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (H.R. 6207), H9597–H9600 [27NO], E943 [28JN]

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

Dept. of Defense: demand transparency relative to U.S. military operations in Niger, H4676, H4677 [23MY]

Diseases and disorders: increase efforts to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis in southern Africa, E1016 [16JY]

Ethiopia: political reform, H7094 [24JY]

——— support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3069–H3075, H3078 [10AP], H9396 [28SE], E279 [8MR], E1246 [13SE]

Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (H. Res. 925), E782 [6JN]

Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), H430–H435 [17JA], E61 [18JA]

Foreign policy: report on congressional delegation trip to the Middle East to visit National Guardsmen deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Spartan Shield, H9578 [27NO]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (H.R. 5072), H1355 [5MR], H2030 [22MR]

——— affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (H. Res. 1055), H9491–H9493 [13NO]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6017–H6019 [10JY], E1037 [19JY]

Middle East: assessment of U.S. foreign policy, E1715 [20DE]

News media: broadcasting of vulgarity associated with President Trump’s characterization of countries of origin of certain immigrants, H177 [16JA]

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

Nothing But Nets (organization): tribute, H8175 [13SE]

Okavango River Basin: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife (H.R. 4819), H6312–H6315 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]

Parker, Nevaeh: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Rise Against Hunger (organization): tribute to meal packaging event to fight hunger in Mozambique, H4784 [6JN]

Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism, H7094 [24JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, E1098 [26JY]

——— link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, E1481 [30OC]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 6018), H9495–H9497 [13NO]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, H398 [16JA], H416, H418, H421 [17JA]

Vassell, April: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Zimbabwe: political reform, E249 [1MR]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), H7670–H7672 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]

Cameroon: address escalating violence in Anglophone regions, advance democratic solution to political crisis, facilitate access by humanitarian organizations, and condemn human rights abuses, S7233–S7235 [29NO]

Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (S. Res. 386), S4967 [16JY]

Diseases and disorders: combating Ebola virus and other infectious diseases funding, S2891 [24MY]

Ethiopia: assessment of political and economic history and U.S. policy, S2284–S2287 [18AP]

——— support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), S2284–S2287 [18AP]

Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), S2015 [9AP]

Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]

Kagame, Paul: tribute to leadership and efforts by Rwandan President to rebuild economy and infrastructure, S454–S458 [23JA]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (S. 2275), S24 [3JA], S1753–S1755 [15MR]

Okavango River Basin: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife (H.R. 4819), S7950 [19DE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S4720 [28JN]

Rwanda: removal of treatment as terrorist organizations of Rwandan Patriotic Front and Rwandan Patriotic Army for purposes of immigration, S3968 [18JN]

South Sudan: appoint special envoy, develop strategy to incentivize Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) members to end conflict, improve coordination with allies on foreign aid, and pursue U.N. sanctions, S4839 [9JY]

——— call for release of Peter B. Ajak, S5825 [22AU]

——— human rights violations, S5825 [22AU]

Tanzania: condemn harassment of opposing political figures, support freedoms of speech and assembly, and reinstate refugee program, S4365–S4367 [25JN]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, S174 [16JA], S218 [17JA]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 489), S2498 [26AP]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S5319 [25JY], S7497 [12DE]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 115–484), H1 [3JA]

Call for the Holding of Credible Elections and International Electoral Assistance and Deter Further Electoral Slippage and Abuse of Citizens in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 386), S2923 [24MY]

Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4819), S7241 [29NO]

Repeal Certain SEC Disclosure Requirements Relative to Conflict Minerals: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4248) (H. Rept. 115–570), H1220 [20FE]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act Amendment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2779), S4731 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 128, support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3069 [10AP]

H. Res. 644, condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation, H6017 [10JY]

H. Res. 1055, affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy in Liberia, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia, H9491 [13NO]

H.R. 3445, African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act, H430–H432 [17JA]

H.R. 4819, Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act, H6312 [17JY]

H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act, H9495 [13NO]

H.R. 6207, Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act, H9597 [27NO]

S. 2779, Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act amendments, S5320 [25JY], H7670 [25JY]

S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, S584 [30JA]

S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens, S4968 [16JY]

S. Res. 460, condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization), call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance, S2125 [12AP]

S. Res. 489, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S2492 [26AP]

S. Res. 616, condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy in Kenya, S5934 [23AU]

S. Res. 716, promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process in Nigeria, S7359 [6DE]

S. Res. 733, condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained in Cameroon, S7930 [19DE]

AFRICAN AMERICANS

Addresses

Bar Mitzvah: Luke Cohen, E946 [28JN]

I Have a Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr. (excerpt), H13 [8JA]

Amendments

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S7722, S7727, S7731 [17DE]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7935 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S6880 [11OC]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S7061, S7062, S7064, S7065 [15NO]

Articles and editorials

Congress, Pass the PROSPER Act for Federal Student Aid Reform, H4772 [5JN]

Fate of Divisive Judicial Nominee From North Carolina Uncertain Amid Criticism, S7203 [29NO]

Late Zell Miller Diversified the Bench, H3878 [9MY]

What Betsy DeVos Should Have Said About the PROSPER Act, H4742 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

Army: tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month (see S. Res. 412), S1165 [15FE]

Ashe, Arthur: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1054), H7920 [6SE]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE] (see H. Res. 755), H1334 [27FE]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP] (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 722), H737 [2FE]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 3287), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 5655), H3741 [27AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (see H. Con. Res. 102), H783 [5FE]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see S. Res. 689), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

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

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see S. 3191), S4875 [10JY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE] (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]

——— reauthorize Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (see S. 2839), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5824), H3977 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]

——— increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

Dept. of Education: permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see S. 2465), S1286 [28FE]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of Fort Pillow Historic State Park in Henning, TN (see H.R. 4868), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 5209), H1476 [7MR]

——— designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (see S. 2895), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5613), H3574 [25AP]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]

Dunbar, Paul L.: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 6214), H5648 [25JN]

Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H8170 [12SE]

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

——— support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H82 [9JA]

Financial institutions: establish Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committees and provide advice relative to preserving and encouraging minority depository institutions (see H.R. 6186), H5505 [21JN]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

FRS: modify goals of Board of Governors, promote diversity on board of directors of each Federal reserve bank, and establish certain reporting requirements for Board of Governors (see H.R. 7095), H9448 [26OC]

Hidden Figures Way, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3370), S5931 [23AU]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]

James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, Renton, WA: designate (see H.R. 6628), H7724 [26JY]

Johnson, Katherine: redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor (see S. 3389), S5954 [27AU]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN] (see H. Res. 936), H5152 [13JN]

——— observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (see H. Res. 798), H2041 [22MR]

Lauderdale Lakes, FL: tribute to City Commission for membership comprised solely of women of color (see H. Res. 942), H5200 [14JN]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws, urge rejection and repeal of, and find alternatives for, such legislation, penalize racial profiling, and study ways to elevate the social status of Black males (see H. Res. 978), H5976 [28JN]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Locust Grove, VA: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Locust Grove (see H. Res. 1112), H9414 [2OC]

Mary Church Terrell Day: designate (see H. Res. 1126), H9431 [12OC]

Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (see S. 2889), S2793 [21MY] (see H.R. 4895), H677 [29JA]

Medicaid: reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 5977), H4732 [25MY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see S. Res. 404), S907 [13FE] (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO] (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1334 [27FE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6795), H8724 [13SE]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]

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

National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities: submit a report to Congress on impact of opioid epidemic on minority communities (see H.R. 5616), H3574 [25AP]

National Media Diversity Month: designate (see S. Res. 518), S2793 [21MY] (see H. Res. 888), H3929 [10MY]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]

National objectives: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

National Park Service: change U.S. Code references from U.S. Civil Rights Network to African American Civil Rights Network (see H.R. 7172), H9667 [27NO]

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

National Voter Registration Day: designate (see S. Res. 640), S6224 [18SE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Pearl (vessel): honor historic abolitionist events and legacy of those involved in the largest slave escape in U.S. history (see H. Res. 1074), H8738 [20SE]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]

SBA: establish pilot program for certifying that a small business concern is owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 6514), H7686 [25JY]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 661), S6388 [28SE]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see S. 3239), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Taxation: impose an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and dedicate revenues from such tax to prevention, treatment, and research of diet-related health conditions in priority populations (see H.R. 7341), H10336 [19DE]

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see S. 2550), S1735 [14MR]

Voting: call on Congress to enact a new Voting Rights Act preclearance formula and condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions (see H. Res. 751), H1266 [26FE]

——— develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

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

Women: report on efforts to support minority women involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields (see H.R. 7092), H9448 [26OC]

Essays

State of the Union: Ella Whitman, S649 [6FE]

Factsheets

African Americans and Labor Unions, H665 [29JA]

Letters

Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Beverly W. Hogan, Tougaloo College, H3950 [15MY]

——— Jeff Seabold, Jackson, MS, Historic Preservation Commission, H3950 [15MY]

——— Kenneth H. P’Pool, Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History, H3950 [15MY]

Unity declaration on racism and poverty: Circle of Protection (organization), H1365 [5MR]

Lists

Court cases won by NAACP lawyers, E1438 [23OC]

Historically Black colleges and universities with Army ROTC programs, H5790 [27JN]

Historically Black colleges and universities with Navy ROTC programs, H5790 [27JN]

Individuals who benefited from ROTC programs at historically Black colleges and universities, H5790 [27JN]

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

Memorandums

Recommended Lawsuit Against North Carolina Republican Party, Helms Campaign for Senate Committee, et al.: John P. Dunne and Lee H. Rubin, Dept. of Justice (1991), S7204 [29NO]

Proclamations

Black Women’s Wellness Day: Representative Pocan, E1270 [20SE]

BreAnna I. Nixon Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E483 [17AP]

Bridgett ‘‘Biddy’’ Mason Day: Representative Barragan, E1149 [14AU]

Cordell Henderson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Frederick Douglass Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E488 [17AP]

Martrell Jackson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E480 [17AP]

Theresa Randleman Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Business Excellence Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E490 [17AP]

Tribute to Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Harlem Week: Representative Espaillat, E1725 [21DE]

Wayne Lynn Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Community Service Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E486 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Alabama: effects of inadequate wastewater treatment on African Americans, E1056 [24JY]

——— tribute to African-American women running for political office, E895 [22JN]

American Missionary Association: tribute, E1207 [5SE]

American Public Health Association: anniversary of Black Caucus of Health Workers, E1317 [27SE]

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, H9396 [28SE]

Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Halls Hill Fire Station No. 8, E825 [12JN]

Avery, Annie: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, H8174 [13SE]

Black Family Development, Inc.: anniversary, E987 [10JY]

Black History Month: observance, H780–H782 [5FE], H790, H898–H900 [6FE], H1174–H1176 [14FE], E124, E130 [2FE]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (H. Res. 818), H3159 [12AP]

Bremerton, WA: anniversary of NAACP Unit 1134, E703 [22MY]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to proposed African American Veterans Monument to be located in the Buffalo and Erie County Military Park, H7170 [25JY]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5655), H4753, H4754 [5JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (H. Con. Res. 102), H815 [6FE]

Civil rights: anniversary of voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, AL, H1468 [7MR], E283 [8MR]

——— continuing struggle between law enforcement and African Americans, H9098 [27SE]

——— declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), H10527–H10531 [21DE]

Coleman, Marion: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E727 [24MY]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (H.R. 40), H1496 [8MR]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (H.R. 4856), H1688 [19MR]

Congressional Black Caucus: accomplishments, H14 [8JA]

——— tribute, E1747 [3JA]

Deep Ellum Foundation: tribute, E463 [13AP]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: National Institute of Food and Agriculture agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (H.R. 7307), H10190 [13DE]

——— prohibit funding to end ROTC programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities, H5789, H5790 [27JN]

——— study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]

Dept. of Education: support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H1509 [13MR], H3965–H3967 [15MY], H4688–H4690 [23MY], H4742, H4743, H4770–H4773 [5JN], H7835, H7851, H7853 [5SE], H9527 [15NO]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 2410), H1240–H1243 [26FE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), H10052–H10054, H10056 [11DE]

Dept. of Justice: call for an investgation into the shooting death of Stephon A. Clark, E400 [5AP]

——— decision to reopen investigation into murder of Emmett Till, H6193 [13JY]

Dept. of the Interior: designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (H.R. 5613), H6630, H6631 [23JY]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5005), H4752, H4753 [5JN]

Discrimination: societal impact of poverty and discrimination, H1366–H1370 [5MR]

Diseases and disorders: address peripheral artery disease to prevent unnecessary amputations, H7900 [6SE], H8891 [26SE]

——— disparity in prostate cancer rates among African Americans, H8251 [13SE]

——— increase Alzheimer’s disease awareness and support research funding, E1528 [15NO]

District of Columbia: tribute to DC Black Pride festival, E693 [21MY]

——— tribute to Mamie Johnson Little League baseball team, E1122 [3AU]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), H5998–H6000 [10JY]

Dunbar, Paul L.: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 6214), E905 [25JN]

Durham, NC: tribute to Airolina Young Aviators Program, E326 [15MR]

Economy: impact of government policies on unequal distribution of wealth and income, H767–H774 [5FE], E144 [6FE], E151 [7FE]

——— importance of job creation, H6051 [11JY]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 4745), H65 [9JA], H6438 [17JY], H9701 [29NO]

Erwin, Jacqueline R.: African-American Postal League United for Success (A-PLUS) Philadelphia, PA/South Jersey Chapter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Heritage Award recipient, E461 [13AP]

Florida: anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation, H4271 [21MY]

Gary, IN: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E789 [7JN]

——— tribute to Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc., Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees and officers, E7 [8JA]

Hampton University: anniversary, E561 [27AP]

Ibezim, Kelechi: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1106 [13FE]

Impact Network (company): tribute to inclusion in Altice USA, Inc., Optimum TV programming, H1530 [13MR]

Iowa: anniversary of Iowa Supreme Court decision in Clark v. Board of Directors relative to racial segregation of public schools, E1172 [24AU]

James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, Renton, WA: designate (H.R. 6628), H9728 [29NO]

Johnson, Katherine: redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor (S. 3389), H9586 [27NO]

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

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H5274 [19JN], E867 [19JN]

——— observance (H. Res. 948), H5274 [19JN]

Keene, John: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Fellowship recipient, H9807 [10DE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination, H1468 [7MR], H2030 [22MR], H3134 [11AP], E366 [23MR]

——— anniversary of assassination (H. Res. 798), E391 [5AP]

Lambert, MS: tribute to Pleasant Hope Missionary Baptist Church, E1198 [4SE]

Langhorne, PA: tribute to African-American Museum of Bucks County, H790 [6FE]

Lauderdale Lakes, FL: tribute to City Commission for membership comprised solely of women of color (H. Res. 942), E841 [14JN]

Law enforcement: criminal justice reform, H5639 [25JN]

——— prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 1498), H1496 [8MR]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of integration of Central High School, H8255 [13SE]

Lowe, Elgin: South Alameda County, CA, NAACP Annual Service Award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H7 [8JA], H26 [9JA], H86 [10JA], H135 [11JA], H489 [18JA], E7 [8JA]

Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (H.R. 4895), H3949–H3951 [15MY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 715), H661–H664 [29JA], E126 [2FE]

——— anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 720), E366 [23MR]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, H4144 [17MY]

NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 108), H1330 [27FE]

——— anniversary of Fairfax County, VA, branch, E750 [29MY]

——— anniversary of Houston, TX, branch, E1437 [23OC]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (H.R. 6795), E1249 [13SE]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of desegregation of Stratford High School, E1254 [13SE]

——— anniversary of Stratford High School desegregation, E1316 [27SE]

National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders: anniversary of report identifying racism and segregation as the root cause of civil unrest, H1363–H1370 [5MR], E280, E281 [8MR], E289 [9MR]

National Civil Rights Day: observance, E578 [1MY]

National Minority Health Month: observance, H3151 [12AP]

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: observance, H7161 [25JY]

National Park Service: Historic Preservation Fund competitive grants funding to preserve sites and stories of Civil Rights Movement, H6437 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]

——— Historic Preservation Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities grants funding, H6438–H6440 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]

National Urban League: anniversary of Madison, WI, chapter, E220 [26FE]

National Women’s History Month: observance, E338 [19MR], E356 [21MR]

New Orleans, LA: anniversary of McDonogh 35 Senior High School, E520 [24AP]

New Rochelle, NY: anniversary of Bethesda Baptist Church of New Rochelle, E1014 [16JY]

Olympic Games: anniversary of Mexico City protest, E1414 [16OC]

O’Ree, Willie: recognize anniversary as first African-American to play in NHL, E63 [18JA]

Payne, Sharon McGriff: Solano County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E473 [16AP]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (H. Res. 863), H3710 [27AP]

Racial relations: eliminate economic inequality through increased funding for housing, education, and employment programs, E281 [8MR]

Robinsonville, MS: tribute to Morning Star Baptist Church, E1581 [29NO]

Saratoga Springs, NY: observance of Solomon Northup Day, E3 [5JA]

Sisters’ Journey (organization): anniversary, E1469 [26OC]

Smithsonian Institution: U.N. International Decade for People of African Descent exhibit funding, H6446, H6447 [17JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools and ensure vigilance against resegregation of society, H3987 [16MY], E694 [21MY]

——— decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools, H3563–H3565 [25AP]

Tamina Cemetery and Community Project CDC (organization): tribute, E947 [28JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3499, H3500 [24AP]

Taylor, Dowell: National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., inductee, E1528 [15NO]

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

Troy, AL: unveiling of Tuskegee Army Air Field Hangar Historical Marker, E181 [14FE]

Truman, Harry S: anniversary of Executive order to desegregate the Armed Forces, E1060 [24JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H686 [30JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to family values, H5635–H5642 [25JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to freedom of the press, H9552 [16NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, H767–H774 [5FE], H1364 [5MR], E151 [7FE], E280 [8MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to judicial nominees, H6639–H6646 [23JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to race relations, H5366 [21JN]

——— Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, H3766–H3773 [7MY]

——— oppose Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, E490 [17AP]

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4406), H1348, H1349 [5MR]

University of Alabama: anniversary of racial integration, E898 [22JN]

Vallejo, CA: anniversary of NAACP Vallejo branch, E1244 [13SE]

Virginia: Barbara Johns Day observance, H3563–H3565 [25AP]

Virginia State University: HBCU Digest (Internet site) Historically Black College or University of the Year award recipient, E1171 [24AU]

Voting: protect the right to vote, E1125 [7AU]

——— relationship between voter turnout and opposition to bigotry and hate, H9694 [29NO]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, E1125 [7AU]

——— impact, H1369 [5MR]

Ware, Crystel: Texas Alliance of Black School Educators Educator of the Year award recipient, E401 [5AP]

Washington Area Women’s Foundation: tribute, E1461 [26OC]

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

Wichita, KS: anniversary of Dockum Drugstore sit-in, H6577 [19JY]

Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum: anniversary, E1312 [26SE]

Women: tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, H1688–H1694 [19MR], E349 [20MR], E356 [21MR]

World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E1475 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, S6791 [11OC]

Army: tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month (S. Res. 412), S6504 [3OC]

Ashe, Arthur: tribute (S. Res. 624), S6104 [6SE]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of appointment of Marion Bascom and Konstantine Prevas to Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners, S465 [23JA]

Black History Month: observance, S1279 [28FE]

——— observance (S. Res. 413), S1189 [15FE]

Blankenstein, Eric: suitability to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Policy Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending relative to comments on race relations and hate crimes, S6410 [1OC]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (S. Res. 409), S1292, S1293 [28FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (H. Con. Res. 102), S843, S844 [8FE]

Charleston, SC: anniversary of shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S3868 [13JN]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (S. Res. 689), S6970 [15NO]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S4877 [10JY], S7727–S7734 [17DE]

Cook, Samuel D.: tribute (S. Res. 285), S8036 [22DE]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7842–S7844 [19DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (S. 2384), S653 [6FE]

Dept. of Education: permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (S. 3467), S6226 [18SE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S1288 [28FE], S6880 [11OC]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), S7332 [6DE]

Drugs: impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, S39–S42 [4JA]

Farr, Thomas A.: suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7075 [26NO], S7108–S7111, S7118, S7122, S7124, S7126, S7145 [27NO], S7150, S7157, S7169 [28NO], S7198, S7202–S7205, S7208 [29NO]

Florida: decision to place statue of Mary McLeod Bethune in the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall, S1685 [13MR]

Franklin, Aretha L.: tribute (S. Res. 615), S5869 [22AU]

Groveland, FL: urge pardon for ‘‘Groveland Four,’’ the four African-American men who were wrongly accused of raping a white woman in 1949, S7777 [18DE]

Helms, Jesse: views on civil rights, S2604 [10MY]

James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, Renton, WA: designate (H.R. 6628), S7529 [12DE]

Johnson, Katherine: redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor (S. 3389), S6310 [25SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (S. Res. 547), S3958 [14JN]

——— observance, S4032 [19JN]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, S5048 [18JY]

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary of Tampa, Fl, alumni chapter, S4728 [28JN]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S186 [16JA], S245 [17JA]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (S. Res. 404), S1155 [15FE], S1291, S1292 [28FE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S6052 [6SE], S7064 [15NO]

National Memorial for Peace and Justice: grand opening, S2451 [26AP]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 529), S2942 [24MY]

National Voter Registration Day: designate (S. Res. 640), S6259 [18SE]

Presidential appointments: resignation of certain officials due to alleged intolerant comments, S1267 [28FE]

Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act, S2603 [10MY]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 661), S6398 [28SE]

Sports: tribute to Negro leagues baseball, S5048, S5049 [18JY]

Thomas, Clarence: Supreme Court confirmation process relative to accusations of sexual harassment, S6198 [18SE], S6285 [25SE]

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4406), S4807, S4808 [28JN]

Voting: protect the right to vote, S2857 [23MY], S7308–S7310 [5DE], S7502 [12DE]

Week on the Status of Black Women: observance, S1941 [22MR]

Reports filed

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5655) (H. Rept. 115–695), H4283 [21MY]

Camp Nelson National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655) (S. Rept. 115–406), S7274 [4DE]

Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3191) (S. Rept. 115–424), S7385 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior Study of Suitability and Feasibility of Establishing Birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a Unit of National Park System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5005) (H. Rept. 115–644), H3504 [24AP]

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4895) (S. Rept. 115–370), S7050 [15NO]

Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4895) (H. Rept. 115–632), H3146 [11AP]

National Park Service Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1135) (S. Rept. 115–236), S2439 [25AP]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1446) (S. Rept. 115–234), S2439 [25AP]

Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4508) (H. Rept. 115–550), H1074 [8FE]

Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5613) (H. Rept. 115–856), H6648 [23JY]

Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2465), S5618 [15AU]

Thurgood Marshall’s Elementary School Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1645) (S. Rept. 115–302), S4965 [16JY]

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4406), S3951 [14JN]

21st Century Respect Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 995) (S. Rept. 115–300), S4950 [12JY]

Statements

Unity Declaration on Racism and Poverty: Several Religious Leaders, H1364 [5MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 102, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass, H815 [6FE]

H.R. 1861, Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act, H5998 [10JY]

H.R. 2410, Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, H1240 [26FE]

H.R. 4406, Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY, H1348 [5MR]

H.R. 4895, Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act, H3949 [15MY]

H.R. 5005, Dept. of the Interior study on suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System, H4752 [5JN]

H.R. 5613, Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act, H6630 [23JY]

H.R. 5655, Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act, H4753 [5JN]

H.R. 6628, James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, Renton, WA, H9728 [29NO]

S. 2465, Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, S6880 [11OC], H10052 [11DE]

S. 3178, Justice for Victims of Lynching Act, S7843 [19DE]

S. 3191, Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act, H10527–H10531 [21DE]

S. 3287, Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act, S5426 [26JY]

S. 3389, NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, redesignation in honor of Katherine Johnson, H9586 [27NO]

S. 3389, redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor of Katherine Johnson, S6310 [25SE]

S. 3776, Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act, S7791–S7795 [18DE]

S. Res. 404, Memphis, TN, sanitation workers’ strike anniversary, S909 [13FE]

S. Res. 409, tribute to Buffalo Soldiers, S1168 [15FE]

S. Res. 412, tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month, S1169 [15FE]

S. Res. 413, Black History Month, S1169 [15FE]

S. Res. 459, Black Maternal Health Week, S2077 [11AP]

S. Res. 518, National Media Diversity Month, S2797 [21MY]

S. Res. 529, support goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month, S2940 [24MY]

S. Res. 547, Juneteenth Independence Day, S3954 [14JN]

S. Res. 559, African-American Music Appreciation Month, S4742 [28JN]

S. Res. 615, tribute to Aretha L. Franklin, S5835 [22AU]

S. Res. 624, tribute to Arthur Ashe, S6061 [6SE]

S. Res. 626, develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws on voting, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S6146 [12SE]

S. Res. 626, National Voting Rights Month, S6146 [12SE]

S. Res. 640, National Voter Registration Day, S6235 [18SE]

S. Res. 661, Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, S6389 [28SE]

S. Res. 689, Shirley Chisholm election to the House of Representatives anniversary, S7055 [15NO]

Tributes

King, Martin Luther, Jr., H9–H16 [8JA], H89 [10JA]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers, S2479 [26AP], E513 [23AP]

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP

Letters

Multilateral development bank authorizations: Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H447 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury: nomination to be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, African Development Fund, and Asian Development Bank U.S. Governor, S1931 [22MR]

——— nomination to be IMF, African Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Governor, S1931 [22MR]

AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT

Letters

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H433 [17JA]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H433 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), H430–H435 [17JA], E61 [18JA]

Impact, E1052 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), S2015 [9AP]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 115–484), H1 [3JA]

Texts of

H.R. 3445, African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act, H430–H432 [17JA]

AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT AND MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACT (AGOA AND MCA) MODERNIZATION ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H433 [17JA]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H433 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3445), H430–H435 [17JA], E61 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 3445), S2015 [9AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 115–484), H1 [3JA]

Texts of

H.R. 3445, provisions, H430–H432 [17JA]

AFRICAN UNION

Remarks in House

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6017–H6019 [10JY], E1037 [19JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 644, condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation, H6017 [10JY]

AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 559, observance, S4742 [28JN]

AFRICAN-AMERICAN POSTAL LEAGUE UNITED FOR SUCCESS (A-PLUS)

Remarks in House

Erwin, Jacqueline R.: African-American Postal League United for Success (A-PLUS) Philadelphia, PA/South Jersey Chapter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Heritage Award recipient, E461 [13AP]

AFRIDI, SHAKIL

Remarks in House

Heroism: recognize and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H4702 [24MY]

AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Lights on Afterschool!: support event (see S. Res. 710), S7191 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Lights on Afterschool!: support event (S. Res. 710), S7194 [28NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 710, support Afterschool Alliance (organization) Lights on Afterschool! event, S7193 [28NO]

AFTON, OK

Letters

Prayer for President Trump: Lois Keene, S6040 [5SE]

AFYA FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1742 [31DE]

AGA KHAN IV

Remarks in House

Tribute, E337 [19MR]

AGE DISCRIMINATION see Discrimination

AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Employment: extend age discrimination protections to additional employees (see H.R. 6811), H8725 [13SE]

——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H974 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Employment: require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (H.R. 4972), E153 [7FE]

AGE 21 ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2470), S1286 [28FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2470), S1289 [28FE]

AGED see Senior Citizens

AGEE, JAXON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S518 [25JA]

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Department of State; Foreign Aid

Amendments

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Information technology: promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet (H.R. 600), S6967 [14NO], S7246 [29NO]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]

Women: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7863 [19DE]

Bills and resolutions

Bangladesh: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

Dept. of State: establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see S. 3695), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5274), H1607 [14MR]

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

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6385), H6262 [16JY]

Disasters: recognize contributions of chefs to natural disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 1080), H8884 [25SE]

Diseases and disorders: facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see S. 3212), S4951 [12JY]

Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]

Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]

Food for Peace Program: modernize (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]

Foreign aid: ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]

——— provide assistance for prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5068), H1217 [16FE]

Foreign policy: establish position of Senior Anticorruption Officer at Dept. of State, AID, and Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 5919), H4583 [22MY]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see S. 3368), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see S. 3272), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6503), H7685 [25JY]

Global Climate Change Initiative: prohibit funding (see H.R. 5852), H4138 [16MY]

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

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see S. Res. 629), S6189 [17SE] (see H. Res. 745), H1220 [20FE]

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

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Pakistan: prohibit funding for assistance and require Dept. of State and AID to transfer funds to the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 2333), S500 [24JA] (see H.R. 4934), H783 [5FE]

Palestinian Partnership Fund: establish to promote joint economic development and finance joint ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the U.S., Israel, and the Middle East (see S. 3549), S6541 [4OC] (see H.R. 7060), H9430 [12OC]

Small business: establish small business development centers internationally and promote international commerce (see H.R. 6706), H7870 [5SE]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H4848 [6JN]

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

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

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 5480), H3208 [12AP]

Letters

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

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

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

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Remarks in House

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

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]

Dept. of State: establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 5274), H7848–H7850 [5SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (H.R. 6193), H6055 [11JY]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (H.R. 2408), H1479 [8MR], E1385 [9OC]

——— enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), H10547, H10548 [21DE]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3069–H3075, H3078 [10AP], H9396 [28SE], E279 [8MR], E1246 [13SE]

Food for Peace program: funding, H1231 [26FE]

Foreign policy: provide developing countries access to clean water and proper sanitation, H3084 [10AP]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H9587–H9591 [27NO]

Health: submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), H439, H440 [17JA], E59 [18JA]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6017–H6019 [10JY], E1037 [19JY]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), E141 [6FE], E1030 [18JY]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9600–H9604 [27NO], E1606 [6DE]

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

Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism, H7094 [24JY]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 6018), H9495–H9497 [13NO]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]

Water for the Poor Act: implementation, H5004 [8JN]

Women: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (H.R. 5480), H6333–H6337 [17JY], H8256 [13SE], E1030 [18JY]

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), H10550–H10553 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of resources to other Federal agencies to support stability operations in post-conflict zones, S4025 [19JN]

Diseases and disorders: combating Ebola virus and other infectious diseases funding, S2891 [24MY]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Ethiopia: assessment of political and economic history and U.S. policy, S2284–S2287 [18AP]

——— support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), S2284–S2287 [18AP]

Health: submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), S8002 [20DE]

Indonesia: express condolences for victims of earthquake and tsunami, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge continued assistance, S6465 [3OC]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S6876–S6879 [11OC]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]

Women: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7233 [29NO], S7863–S7865 [19DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6385) (H. Rept. 115–829), H6262 [16JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Digital Global Access Policy (GAP) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 600), S6630 [5OC]

Global Health Innovation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1660), S1946 [22MR]

Nomination of Bonnie Glick To Be AID Deputy Administrator: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of John Barsa To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Michael T. Harvey To Be AID Assistant Administrator for the Middle East: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1580), S5422 [26JY]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]

Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5480) (H. Rept. 115–718), H5020 [8JN]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3247), S7189 [28NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 128, support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3069 [10AP]

H. Res. 644, condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation, H6017 [10JY]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 1660, Global Health Innovation Act, H439 [17JA]

H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act, H9587–H9589 [27NO]

H.R. 5274, Global Electoral Exchange Act, H7848 [5SE]

H.R. 5480, Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act, H6333–H6335 [17JY]

H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act, H9495 [13NO]

S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]

S. 1580, Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act, S7524 [12DE], H10547 [21DE]

S. 3247, Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act, H10550–H10552 [21DE]

S. 3272, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S5369–S5373 [25JY]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

S. Res. 460, condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization), call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance, S2125 [12AP]

S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]

S. Res. 606, condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence, S5621 [15AU]

S. Res. 629, reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms in Moldova, S6192 [17SE]

AGNEW, D.M.

Letters

Tribute to Grover C. Fewox, H9098 [27SE]

AGNEW, MARGARET

Remarks in House

Trivity Health, Inc.: SilverSneakers National Instructor of the Year Award recipient, E759 [5JN]

AGRAWAL, NINA

Articles and editorials

U.S. Is No Stranger to Interfering in the Elections of Other Countries (2016), H6268 [17JY]

AGRIAN, INC.

Remarks in House

Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce: Baker Peterson Franklin Ag Business of the Year award recipient, E1505 [9NO]

AGRICULTURAL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: improve calculation of county-level agriculture risk coverage payments (see S. 2833), S2623 [10MY]

——— make available additional funds for the Northern Mariana Islands pilot project under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5478), H3147 [11AP]

——— make disaster assistance available under Livestock Indemnity Program and Livestock Forage Program to Native Americans who own horses for noncommercial use (see S. 2316), S253 [17JA]

——— provide a limited exception to the prohibition on agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage payments for certain small farms (see H.R. 5405), H2041 [22MR]

——— provide support for dairy producers (see H.R. 5462), H3095 [10AP]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN]

——— repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— require producers to choose between receiving Federal crop insurance coverage or agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage (see S. 2512), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5203), H1476 [7MR]

——— return premiums paid under Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers to participating dairy operations (see S. 2426), S967 [14FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: provide support for dairy producers, H7865 [5SE]

——— provide support for dairy producers (H.R. 5462), H3158 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

Reports filed

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: assist small cheese producers (see S. 2813), S2623 [10MY]

AGRICULTURAL CERTAINTY FOR REPORTING EMISSIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5485), H3209 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production, S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S4459 [27JN], S7390 [11DE]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (S. 2667), S2085, S2086, S2128 [12AP], S2132 [16AP], S3016 [6JN]

Texts of

S. 2667, Hemp Farming Act, S2124 [12AP]

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see S. 2479), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6474), H6648 [23JY]

——— modify grants for certain areawide integrated pest management projects (see H.R. 5411), H3049 [26MR]

——— provide for a set aside for small fruits in the specialty crop research initiative (see H.R. 6404), H6463 [17JY]

AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act, S7224 [29NO]

AGRICULTURAL RISK PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: require peer review for value-added agricultural product market development grants (see H.R. 5764), H3929 [10MY]

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants: several organizations, H4201 [17MY]

——— Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, H4202 [17MY]

Lists

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members, H4202 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants, H4201–H4203 [17MY]

AGRICULTURAL TRADE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to enhance transparency and traceability of imported food products and ingredients in order to protect consumers and food manufacturers against mislabeling, adulteration, and fraud (see H.R. 4749), H82 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, H4152, H4153 [17MY]

AGRICULTURAL TRADE IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3510), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7015), H9414 [2OC]

AGRICULTURE related term(s) Food; Rural Areas

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (S. 2432), S8000 [20DE]

Pesticides: improve pesticide registration and certain other activities and extend and modify fee authorities (H.R. 1029), S4770, S4771, S4807 [28JN]

Appointments

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

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Alan Watts—Interviews Behind the Camera Set Stage for Career in Broadcasting, S4838 [9JY]

Longtime OrganicAg Leader Enid Wonnacott Steps Down, S7911 [19DE]

White House To Cut Back Magnolia Tree Planted by Andrew Jackson, S230 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2976), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]

AID: modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see S. Res. 649), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 766), H1476 [7MR]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see S. Res. 540), S3760 [12JN]

Antitrust policy: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see S. 3404), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6800), H8724 [13SE]

BatWeek: designate (see H. Res. 1136), H9449 [26OC]

CFTC: modernize authority to conduct research, development, demonstration, and information programs (see H.R. 6121), H5200 [14JN]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR] (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: address topsoil loss and protect drinking water from agricultural runoff (see H.R. 4892), H676 [29JA]

——— adjust Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see S. 2624), S1948 [22MR]

——— allow interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 2814), S2623 [10MY]

——— allow qualified individuals to act as technical service providers for soil nutrient management (see H.R. 5048), H1212 [15FE]

——— assist small cheese producers (see S. 2813), S2623 [10MY]

——— authorize appropriations for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (see H.R. 5316), H1651 [15MR]

——— award grants to qualified partnerships to remove non-native plant species that contribute to drought conditions (see H.R. 6961), H9151 [27SE]

——— award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5350), H1727 [20MR]

——— clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 2787), S2485 [26AP]

——— collect, integrate, and link data on impacts of covered conservation practices on enhancing crop yields, soil health, and otherwise reducing risk and improving farm and ranch profitability (see S. 2487), S1316 [1MR]

——— develop and carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness relative to use of technology in food and agriculture (see H.R. 6386), H6262 [16JY]

——— enact budget reforms to farm subsidies and crop insurance programs (see H.R. 5629), H3705 [26AP]

——— encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]

——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network (see S. 2712), S2321 [19AP]

——— establish a National Accuracy Clearinghouse to reduce improper Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments to participants receiving assistance in multiple States (see H.R. 4919), H737 [2FE]

——— establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals under National School Lunch Program (see S. 3637), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7161), H9568 [16NO]

——— establish a program to enhance transparency and traceability of imported food products and ingredients in order to protect consumers and food manufacturers against mislabeling, adulteration, and fraud (see H.R. 4749), H82 [9JA]

——— establish Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Program and National Livestock Vaccine Bank (see S. 3681), S7241 [29NO]

——— establish Dairy Farm Sustainability Price Loss Coverage Program (see S. 2555), S1735 [14MR]

——— establish grant program to make grants to State departments of agriculture for research and development of disease resistant varieties of tropical flowers (see H.R. 5066), H1217 [16FE]

——— establish nonrecourse conservation assistance loans for loan commodities produced on certain farms (see H.R. 4988), H1074 [8FE]

——— establish seaweed as a high-priority research and extension area (see H.R. 5168), H1372 [5MR]

——— establish Soil Health Initiative and Cover Crop Pilot Program (see S. 2989), S2991 [5JN]

——— establish State networks between agricultural producers and food banks to provide food to the needy and reduce food waste (see S. 2824), S2623 [10MY]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 2762), S2484 [26AP]

——— expand availability of programs to veteran farmers and ranchers (see S. 2822), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6500), H7155 [24JY]

——— expand crop insurance available to beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 5825), H3977 [15MY]

——— expand opportunities for algae-based research (see H.R. 5234), H1501 [8MR]

——— expand substantially underserved trust area authority to all rural development programs (see S. 3104), S4343 [21JN]

——— expedite review and approval of new and innovative conservation technologies and practices and empower States to provide input on streamlining such technologies and practices (see H.R. 5184), H1441 [6MR]

——— extend Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (see H.R. 7200), H9743 [29NO]

——— further plant cultivar research, development, and commercialization (see S. 2964), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5208), H1476 [7MR]

——— grant farm numbers to individuals with certain documentation, include qualified intermediaries as recipients of farm ownership loans, and provide for a study of farmland tenure (see S. 3117), S4344 [21JN] (see H.R. 6336), H6111 [11JY]

——— improve agriculture risk coverage program (see S. 2749), S2439 [25AP]

——— improve conservation programs (see S. 2557), S1765 [15MR]

——— improve Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 2614), S1947 [22MR]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see H.R. 5627), H3705 [26AP]

——— improve land stewardship and soil conservation (see S. 2874), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5188), H1441 [6MR]

——— improve requirement to purchase domestic commodities under National School Lunch Program (see S. 2641), S2040 [10AP]

——— improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring (see S. 2936), S2877 [23MY]

——— increase access to crop insurance premium discounts by expanding definition of ‘‘beginning farmer’’ and advance land conservation (see H.R. 4865), H582 [19JA]

——— increase interagency cooperation in enforcement of standards for importing organic agricultural products (see S. 2927), S2877 [23MY]

——— increase maximum amounts of Farm Service Agency loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (see S. 2552), S1735 [14MR]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see S. 2713), S2321 [19AP]

——— make acequias eligible for assistance under certain conservation programs (see H.R. 5055), H1212 [15FE]

——— make disaster assistance available under Livestock Indemnity Program and Livestock Forage Program to Native Americans who own horses for noncommercial use (see S. 2316), S253 [17JA]

——— mitigate threat of invasive species (see H.R. 5519), H3315 [13AP]

——— modify certain requirements for farm ownership loan eligibility (see S. 2685), S2218 [17AP]

——— modify Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (see S. 2978), S2924 [24MY]

——— modify grants for certain areawide integrated pest management projects (see H.R. 5411), H3049 [26MR]

——— modify Regional Conservation Partnership Program (see H.R. 5487), H3209 [12AP]

——— offset retaliatory duties against the U.S. by directing tariffs collected on imported goods toward agricultural trade promotion programs to assist farmers and ranchers (see S. 3407), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6699), H7824 [4SE]

——— prioritize purchase of agricultural commodities from domestically owned enterprises (see H.R. 7379), H10510 [20DE]

——— prioritize research on sensor and imager technology in agriculture (see H.R. 5169), H1373 [5MR]

——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities (see S. 3113), S4343 [21JN]

——— provide a limited exception to the prohibition on agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage payments for certain small farms (see H.R. 5405), H2041 [22MR]

——— provide eligibility under the assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities to veterans with disabilities and their families (see H.R. 5448), H3094 [10AP]

——— provide emergency payments to dairy producers (see S. 3586), S6815 [11OC]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide for a set aside for small fruits in the specialty crop research initiative (see H.R. 6404), H6463 [17JY]

——— provide for certain payment limitations relative to commodity programs (see H.R. 5978), H4732 [25MY]

——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see S. 3140), S4410 [26JN]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to specialty crop mechanization (see H.R. 7110), H9460 [30OC]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5485), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide loans and grants to qualified agricultural associations to assist in the establishment of agricultural association health plans (see H.R. 5491), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]

——— provide support for dairy producers (see H.R. 5462), H3095 [10AP]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see S. 3258), S5267 [24JY] (see H.R. 6483), H7154 [24JY]

——— reaffirm authority of Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics (see H.R. 7330), H10335 [19DE]

——— reauthorize and expand Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program to encourage purchase of fruits and vegetables under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5563), H3441 [18AP]

——— reauthorize appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program (see S. 2573), S1844 [20MR]

——— reauthorize certain agricultural and other programs (see S. 3080), S3982 [18JN]

——— reauthorize energy programs (see S. 2619), S1947 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (see H.R. 5259), H1542 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (see S. 2839), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5824), H3977 [15MY]

——— reauthorize Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program (see H.R. 5250), H1542 [13MR]

——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see S. 2404), S840 [8FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs for Native Americans (see S. 2804), S2552 [8MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— rename as Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (see S. 2733), S2391 [24AP]

——— repeal Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see S. 2611), S1947 [22MR]

——— repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— require a notice period for certain modifications of assigned yields under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program (see H.R. 7088), H9443 [23OC]

——— require Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison to provide certain outreach to veterans relative to agricultural employment (see S. 3062), S3906 [13JN]

——— require peer review for value-added agricultural product market development grants (see H.R. 5764), H3929 [10MY]

——— require producers to choose between receiving Federal crop insurance coverage or agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage (see S. 2512), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5203), H1476 [7MR]

——— require specialty crops committee to make an additional recommendation relative to agricultural technology (see H.R. 5029), H1178 [14FE]

——— return premiums paid under Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers to participating dairy operations (see S. 2426), S967 [14FE]

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access the Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water (see H.R. 5426), H3058 [5AP]

——— support a smart agriculture industry technology roadmap (see H.R. 5449), H3094 [10AP]

——— treat certain planted soybean crops as harvested commodity crops under Market Facilitation Program (see H.R. 7147), H9567 [16NO]

——— update Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program (see S. 3103), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 5379), H2040 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: establish a Federal student loan restructured repayment schedule for certain borrowers who are agricultural producers (see S. 2684), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch (see S. 2682), S2218 [17AP]

——— waive accrual of student loan interest and expand eligibility to volunteer first responders and first-time farmers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see S. 3124), S4368 [25JN]

Dept. of Labor: provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see S. 3131), S4369 [25JN] (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain National Park Service land in Fairfax County, VA, to Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, Inc. (see H.R. 6678), H7772 [24AU]

——— establish, develop, improve, operate, and maintain the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run in Fairfax County, VA (see H.R. 5201), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: determine best available estimate of total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received (see S. 3604), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 7202), H9743 [29NO]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H5505 [21JN]

——— clarify definition of agricultural commodities relative to motor carrier safety regulations (see H.R. 7004), H9406 [28SE]

——— establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S3760 [12JN]

——— exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H4693 [23MY]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S2877 [23MY]

——— treat shippers of all types of fish and aquaculture equally relative to exemptions from certain hours of service requirements (see S. 2623), S1948 [22MR]

Ecology and environment: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

——— reallocate renewable fuel obligation of certain exempted small refineries to other refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers (see H.R. 6731), H7941 [7SE]

——— reform renewable fuel standard by mitigating harmful environmental impacts and advancing the next generation of biofuels (see S. 2519), S1577 [8MR] (see H.R. 5212), H1500 [8MR]

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

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see S. 2343), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4881), H629 [25JA]

Federal-State relations: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4879), H628 [25JA]

Foreign trade: combat unfair trade practices affecting core seasonal industries by allowing producers to bring trade cases if they can prove illegal seasonal dumping of products by foreign producers (see S. 3510), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7015), H9414 [2OC]

Forest Service: provide for eligibility of national grasslands for grazing leases and permits (see S. 3325), S5582 [1AU]

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

Hacienda Buena Vista National Historic Landmark: designate (see H.R. 6884), H8884 [25SE]

Hemp History Week: designate (see S. Res. 532), S2991 [5JN]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see S. 2293), S167 [11JA] (see H.R. 4777), H168 [11JA]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education, and Economics Advisory Board: change membership (see H.R. 5071), H1220 [20FE]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (see S. 2432), S1164 [15FE]

——— update charter (see H.R. 5595), H3505 [24AP]

National Park Service: manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (see H.R. 6687), H7776 [28AU]

New Mexico: increase consultation between the Federal Government and governing bodies of land grant-mercedes and acequias and recognize historic-traditional boundaries of land grant-mercedes (see H.R. 6487), H7154 [24JY]

Pesticides: require pre- and post-application reporting of, and establish buffer zones for, restricted use pesticides, and prohibit use of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos (see S. 3764), S7790 [18DE]

Public lands: reauthorize grazing advisory boards (see H.R. 7074), H9438 [19OC]

Puerto Rico: increase access of small farmers to Federal agriculture programs (see H.R. 5450), H3094 [10AP]

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

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4751), H131 [10JA]

Taxation: establish American opportunity accounts, modify estate and gift tax rules, and reform taxation of capital income (see S. 3766), S7790 [18DE]

——— make estate and gift tax exemption increase permanent (see H.R. 6228), H5748 [26JN]

——— provide exclusion from gross income for interest on certain small business loans (see S. 2378), S651 [6FE]

——— reduce estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 3638), S7050 [15NO]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3052 [29MR]

Trees: protect publicly owned trees from unnecessary destruction, maiming, or alteration (see H.R. 5156), H1372 [5MR]

U.S. Code: update statutory references to certain provisions relative to agriculture, education, and public lands (see H.R. 5283), H1608 [14MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ and clarify definition of navigable waters (see H.R. 7194), H9742 [29NO]

White House Rural Council: establish (see H.R. 5217), H1500 [8MR]

Wildfires: provide regulatory relief for agricultural producers and community banks, improve disaster assessments by accounting for all damages, and encourage Federal-State collaboration (see S. 2299), S168 [11JA]

World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 679), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1113), H9414 [2OC]

Citations

Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Beth Kennett, S5826 [22AU]

Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Clara Ayer, S5826 [22AU]

Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Enid Wonnacott, S5827 [22AU]

Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Robert Foster, S5826 [22AU]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 3404, Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act, S5994 [28AU]

Memorandums

EPA Exemption of Pesticides and Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms From Certain Reporting Requirements Under CERCLA: Congressional Research Service, S1925 [22MR]

Motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Agrian, Inc.: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Baker Peterson Franklin Ag Business of the Year award recipient, E1505 [9NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (H. Res. 766), E274 [7MR]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (H. Res. 413), H7672 [25JY], H7710 [26JY]

——— observance, H5510 [22JN]

Antitrust policy: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (H.R. 6800), H9101 [27SE]

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to participation in American Farm Bureau Association Patriot Project, H9698 [29NO]

Baudler, Jacob: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]

BB&P Feed & Grain, Inc.: anniversary, E1421 [16OC]

Bellefonte, PA: Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology landscaping team winners of Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Education Landscape Exhibits competition, H96 [10JA]

BLM: prohibit funding to issue grazing leases and permits to those not in compliance with certain regulations, H6510, H6511 [18JY]

Blue Ridge, GA; anniversary of Mercier Orchards, E151 [7FE]

Boutonnet, Ed: Grower Shipper Association E.E. Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E889 [21JN]

Bowen, Jacob: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]

Bowen, Joab: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]

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

Bremmer, Chad and Deb: Outstanding Farmers of America (organization) National Outstanding Young Farmers Award recipients, E348 [20MR]

Business and industry: impact of tariffs, H9395 [28SE]

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, H3922–H3924 [10MY], H6269 [17JY]

——— water infrastructure funding, H8895 [26SE]

Carpenter, Kern: Dade County, FL, Farm Bureau Hall of Honor inductee, E516 [24AP], E584 [3MY], E610 [9MY]

Chittenden, Nathan: Cornell University Hometown Alumni Award recipient, E898 [22JN]

Colorado Malting Co.: anniversary, E1296 [25SE]

Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association: anniversary, E1614 [6DE]

Critz Farms (business): New York State Agricultural Society Business of the Year Award recipient, H766 [5FE]

Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Inc.: tribute, H3690 [26AP]

Cunningham, Danny: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year award recipient, H9749 [30NO]

Daulton, H. Clay, III: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E1480 [30OC]

DeBernardi family: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, E1008 [12JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities for national forest lands burned in large-scale catastrophic event, H4166, H4167 [17MY]

——— cap acreage eligible for enrollment in Conservation Reserve Program, H4185 [17MY]

——— consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]

——— designate a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator in each State, H4220 [18MY]

——— emergency funding to stop spread of spotted lanternfly in Pennsylvania, H968 [7FE]

——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]

——— establish Office of Tribal Relations and New Beginnings Initiative to match funds invested in educational programs or services for Native Americans, H4221 [18MY]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, H4152, H4153 [17MY]

——— extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4153, H4159, H4174–H4177 [17MY]

——— facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]

——— National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program funding, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— National Institute of Food and Agriculture agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]

——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133–H4135 [16MY]

——— phase out agricultural subsidies, H4183, H4184 [17MY]

——— provide support for dairy producers, H7865 [5SE]

——— provide support for dairy producers (H.R. 5462), H3158 [12AP]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6483), H7692 [26JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, H4051, H4055 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

——— reform crop insurance program, H4135 [16MY]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]

——— reform Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers, H1131 [14FE]

——— repeal bioenergy subsidy programs, H4195, H4196 [17MY]

——— Sites Reservoir construction in Colusa County, CA, funding, H10191 [13DE]

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water, H4055 [16MY]

——— support U.S. sugar farmers, H3985 [16MY], E675 [17MY]

——— tribute to Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program, H6265 [17JY]

——— Value Added Producer Grant program funding, H4866 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

DeSilva, David: California Agricultural Teachers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1265 [17SE]

Diamond, OR: pardon owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H5666 [26JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by wildfires, H9083–H9086 [26SE]

Douglas County, CO: anniversary of Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, E573 [1MY]

Drought: provide drought assistance to California (H.R. 23), H3544 [25AP], H5698 [26JN]

EPA: clarify and codify regulations relative to the application of solid waste disposal laws to agricultural byproducts and nutrient management, H6382 [17JY]

——— prohibit exemption from water quality permitting requirements for pollution discharges from agricultural, ranching, or forestry lands under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6459, H6460 [17JY]

——— prohibit use of funds to enforce abandonment criteria for prior converted cropland, H4967 [7JN]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186 [14FE]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S., H4128 [16MY]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (H.R. 4881), H6595–H6597 [23JY]

FDA: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (H.R. 1587), H3825 [8MY]

Federal-State relations: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce, H3577 [26AP]

Fetzer Vineyards (company): anniversary, E299 [13MR]

Forest Service: authorize counties be included in Good Neighbor Authority cooperative agreements and contracts in order to improve forest health and bolster watershed restoration, H4165, H4166 [17MY]

Fremont County, IA: anniversary of Fremont County Extension, E743 [25MY]

GAO: study agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by Indian tribes on tribal lands, H4125 [16MY]

Garling, Lyn: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture PASAbilities Award recipient, H632 [29JA]

Garton Tractor, Inc.: National Ag Science Center Legend of Agriculture Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1502 [9NO]

Giacomazzi, Lilia Curti: Kings County, CA, June Dairy Month Committee Distinguished Dairyperson Award recipient, E900 [22JN]

Gleicher, Emily: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [12AP]

Glen Falls, NY: anniversary of Binley Florist and Garden Center, E582 [3MY]

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

——— reauthorize (S. 2269), H9369 [28SE]

Greeley, CO: anniversary of Weld County Fair, E890 [21JN]

Griner, Lynetta Usher: Florida Farm Bureau Federation Florida Farmer of the Year award recipient, H7710 [26JY], E1065 [25JY]

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

Hafner, Earl: Practical Farmers of Iowa Sustainable (organization) Agriculture Achievement Award recipient, E806 [8JN]

Hanford, CA: anniversary of Giacomazzi Dairy, E903 [22JN]

Hanse, Pete: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1220 [7SE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, H9534 [15NO], H9542 [16NO]

Idaho: tribute to Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, E273 [7MR]

Ide, Chad: Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Farm Bureau Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1193 [4SE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (H.R. 6417), H8159 [12SE]

——— historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]

——— reform, H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5820 [28JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Agriculture Committee, E1567 [28NO]

——— tribute to 6th Congressional District Hoosier Homestead Award recipients, E380 [29MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products, H4218, H4219 [18MY]

Iowa Select Farms, Inc.: tribute, E1032 [18JY]

Iowa State University: anniversary of Adams County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1422 [16OC]

——— anniversary of Ringgold County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1128 [7AU]

——— anniversary of Taylor County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1130 [7AU]

——— anniversary of Union County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1126 [7AU]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, H3154 [12AP]

Kahn, Marvin: Florida Citrus Hall of Fame inductee, H1421 [6MR]

Kansas State University: tribute to Kansas Wheat Innovation Center, H3065 [10AP]

Kern County, CA: anniversary of Arvin-Edison Water Storage District, E573, E575 [1MY]

Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1223 [7SE]

Knox County, IL, Farm Bureau: anniversary, E1042 [23JY]

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp.: anniversary, E743 [25MY]

Lake George, NY: anniversary of Adirondack Winery, E532 [25AP]

Lavagnino, Chris: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [30OC]

Lebec, CA: anniversary of Tejon Ranch, E1524 [14NO]

Lewallen, Caroline: Hall County, GA, Farm Bureau and Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers program Excellence in Agriculture award recipient, H7162 [25JY]

Loonan, Judy: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E474 [16AP]

Lovette, Charlie O.: Wilkes County, NC, Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, H9771 [10DE]

Lundy, Cindy: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1492 [2NO]

Mahacek, Richard: 4–H Hall of Fame inductee, E1431 [19OC]

Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.: anniversary, H688 [30JA], E210 [23FE]

McIlroy, Doug: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Luther Burbank Conservation Award recipient, E1005 [12JY]

Merced County, CA: tribute to 4–H program, E1498 [6NO]

Mexican American Council, Inc.: tribute to farmworker student recognition ceremony, E931 [27JN]

Middletown Township, PA: preserve Stone Meadows Farm, H1131 [14FE]

Miller, Katie: Illinois Beef Association Outstanding Junior of the Year award recipient, E953 [29JN]

Moulds, Steven: Napa Valley Grape Growers Association Grower of the Year Award recipient, E636 [11MY]

Naerebout, Bob: Catholic Diocese of Boise, ID, Bishop Michael Driscoll Award recipient, E612 [9MY]

NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, H5756 [27JN], H9731 [29NO], E924 [26JN]

Napa, CA: anniversary of Oxbow Public Market, E78 [19JA]

Napa County, CA: anniversary of Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, E480 [17AP]

Napa Valley College: anniversary, E466 [16AP]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H1683 [19MR], H1719 [20MR], H1752 [21MR]

National Dairy Month: observance, H5369 [21JN]

National FFA Organization: update charter (H.R. 5595), H3563 [25AP]

National Grocers Association: tribute, H3066 [10AP]

National Lawn Care Month: observance, E433 [11AP]

National Park Service: manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (H.R. 6687), H8856–H8858 [25SE]

National Rice Month: observance, H9082 [26SE], H9096 [27SE], E1311 [26SE], E1315 [27SE]

Nevada County, CA, Farm Bureau: anniversary, H6554 [18JY]

New Hope, PA: tribute to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve annual symposium event award recipients, H3404 [18AP]

New York: tribute to ‘‘Harvest for All’’ Program participants, E1679 [17DE]

Olsen, Gregory: appointment to Dept. of Agriculture National Honey Board, H1201 [15FE]

Organización en California de Líderes Campesinas, Inc.: anniversary, E1735 [22DE]

Patricio, Stephen: Western Growers (organization) Award of Honor recipient, E1473 [30OC]

Pennsylvania: importance of agriculture, H6049 [11JY]

——— tribute to Pennsylvania Farm Show, H23 [9JA], H164 [11JA]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to Penn State 4–H program members, H6050 [11JY]

Plant City, FL: tribute to Florida Strawberry Festival, E251 [5MR]

Powell, JoAnne: Tom Green Soil & Water Conservation Board Special Friends of Conservation Award recipient, E333 [19MR]

Rahn, Justin and Ellen: Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Achievement Award recipients, E1215 [6SE]

Roads and highways: protect trees on Government easements of interstate highways, H968 [7FE]

Roby, Representative: meetings in 2d Congressional District of Alabama, H7830 [5SE]

Saeugling, Clayton: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]

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

Schrack Farms Resources LP: International Dairy Foods Association Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award recipient, H1378 [6MR]

Serrato, Gary: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E1506 [9NO]

Smith, Larry: National Christmas Tree Association Grand Champion Grower, H9577 [27NO]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize, H4186 [17MY]

Sonoma County, CA: Petaluma Gap named as an American Viticultural Area, E749 [29MY]

South Newbury, VT: anniversary of Four Corners Farm, E918 [26JN]

Taiwan: recognize close relationship with the U.S., E1354, E1355 [2OC], E1427 [19OC]

Tariff: impact, H7709 [26JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H85 [10JA], H9141 [27SE]

Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (H.R. 519), H7110–H7112 [24JY]

Tehama County, CA: anniversary of Tehama County Farm Bureau, H128 [10JA]

Timothy, Lakota: National FFA Organization Henry Staiger Agriculture Education and Future Farmers of America Award recipient, H5667 [26JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H1381 [6MR], H3962 [15MY], H4153 [17MY], H4853, H4854 [7JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to rural communities, H163 [11JA], H493 [18JA]

——— pardon of owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H6052 [11JY]

21st Century Bean (company): tribute, H3455 [24AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit funding to implement or enforce the threatened species or endangered species listing of any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a periodic review, H6508, H6509 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to limit or prohibit use of genetically modified crops in commercial agricultural operations conducted on national wildlife refuges, H6523 [18JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (H.R. 6344), H6467 [18JY]

Umbaugh, Ward: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E391 [5AP]

Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy: accreditation by Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1476 [30OC]

Verell, John, III: University of Tennessee Farmer of the Year award recipient, H3985 [16MY]

Verona, NY: tribute to Vernon-Verona-Sherrill School District and National FFA Organization chapter for Maple Weekend, H1646 [15MR]

Water: increase watershed-based collaboration between nonpoint sources and regulated point sources of pollution in order to advance goals of Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4124 [16MY]

——— prohibit repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6460, H6461 [17JY]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3938 [15MY], H4225–H4227 [18MY]

Weller, Jess and Chase: Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recipients, E330 [15MR]

White, Drew and Liz: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H10276 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5337, S5339 [25JY], S5394, S5398, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5468 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2976), S6203 [18SE]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (S. Res. 649), S6311 [25SE]

American Farm Bureau Federation: convention, S93–S95 [9JA]

Anfinson Farm Store, Inc.: tribute, S2433 [25AP]

Antitrust policy: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (S. 3404), S5993 [28AU]

Ayer, Clara: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]

Bruneau, ID: tribute to Colyer Herefords and Angus Ranch, S1944 [22MR]

Burley, ID: tribute to High Desert Milk (business), S7429 [11DE]

Climate: effects of climate change, S6706–S6708 [9OC], S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7214–S7216 [29NO], S7329, S7337 [6DE], S7420 [11DE]

——— impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]

——— impact of climate change on drought conditions, S1677 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1673 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7073–S7076 [26NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]

——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network, S4478 [27JN]

——— establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals under National School Lunch Program (S. 3637), S7054 [15NO]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, S4477 [27JN], S7414 [11DE]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, S4484 [27JN]

——— extend and improve conservation programs, S4393 [26JN]

——— improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring, S4393 [26JN]

——— increase maximum amounts of Farm Service Agency loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (S. 2552), S1745 [15MR]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3747 [12JN]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4698 [28JN]

——— prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN], S4704, S4713 [28JN]

——— prohibit funding to revoke certain exceptions regarding grain elevators, S5339 [25JY]

——— prohibit funding to support development of insect-based foods for human consumption, including cricket farming and taste-testing of insect-based foods, S5398 [26JY]

——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]

——— promote American agriculture in Cuba, S4484, S4485 [27JN]

——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities, S5535 [1AU]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (S. 2384), S653 [6FE]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production, S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S4459 [27JN], S7390 [11DE]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (S. 2667), S2085, S2086, S2128 [12AP], S2132 [16AP], S3016 [6JN]

——— provide support for dairy producers, S4390 [26JN]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (S. 3258), S5318 [25JY]

——— redirect subsidies provided to large farms to small and medium-sized farms, S7414 [11DE]

——— reduce county yield disparities under Agriculture Risk Coverage-County (ARC-CO) program, S4476 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]

——— streamline application processes and reduce administrative burden for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (S. 2085), S6336 [26SE]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Doud, Gregory: nomination to be Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Chief Agricultural Negotiator, S1762 [15MR]

EPA: address price of renewable identification number credits (RINs) paid by oil refineries to show compliance with Renewable Fuel Standard, S688–S694 [7FE]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA, S1924 [22MR]

——— reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (S. 2343), S7367, S7368 [6DE]

FDA: prohibit funding to enforce identity standards relative to certain foods, S5534, S5535 [1AU]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, S4383 [26JN], S4889, S4890 [11JY]

——— reform National Flood Insurance Program, S6267 [24SE]

Foster, Robert: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (S. 2269), S4248, S4249 [19JN]

Hemp History Week: designate (S. Res. 532), S2997 [5JN]

Hinton Mills (company): anniversary, S5714 [20AU]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]

Immigration: reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

Kennett, Beth: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]

Kentucky Farm Bureau: anniversary, S7078 [26NO]

NAFTA: impact of withdrawal on agriculture, S94 [9JA]

——— renegotiation of certain provisions, S2782 [21MY], S6406 [1OC], S6421, S6432 [2OC], S6465, S6490 [3OC], S7975 [20DE]

National Bison Day: designate (S. Res. 698), S7062 [15NO]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 589), S5312 [24JY]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (S. 2432), S8002 [20DE]

National Rice Month: observance, S6268 [24SE], S6382 [28SE]

Pesticides: improve pesticide registration and certain other activities and extend and modify fee authorities (H.R. 1029), S4771–S4807 [28JN]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Reading Terminal Market, S1218 [26FE]

Proffit, Hight: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5577 [1AU]

Programs: reauthorize, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]

Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center, Fargo, ND: rename as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center (H.R. 2154), S1739 [14MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S5441 [30JY]

Tariff: impact, S5035 [18JY], S5355 [25JY], S5399 [26JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S122–S124 [10JA], S281 [18JA]

True, Dave: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5577 [1AU]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to South African land reform, S5890 [23AU]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S215 [17JA], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2760 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2804 [22MY], S3002 [6JN], S3271 [7JN]

Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S4328, S4329 [21JN], S4361 [25JN]

Wetherbee, Michael: Montana Association of Agricultural Educators Administrator of the Year and Montana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year awards recipient, S575 [30JA]

White House: removal of part of magnolia tree planted by Andrew Jackson from White House lawn, S229 [17JA]

Wonnacott, Enid: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5827 [22AU]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6678) (H. Rept. 115–1053), H9667 [27NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]

National Park Service Management of Point Reyes National Seashore With the Intent To Maintain Working Dairies and Ranches on Agricultural Property: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6687) (H. Rept. 115–968), H8882 [25SE]

New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1012) (S. Rept. 115–358), S6963 [14NO]

Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2343) (S. Rept. 115–342), S6438 [2OC]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4881) (H. Rept. 115–837), H6556 [18JY]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 519) (H. Rept. 115–857), H6648 [23JY]

Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects (WHOLE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6346) (H. Rept. 115–1050), H9666 [27NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 519, Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act, H7110 [24JY]

H.R. 1029, Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act, S4771–S4807 [28JN]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 4881, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, H6595 [23JY]

H.R. 6687, National Park Service management of Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property, H8857 [25SE]

S. 2269, Global Food Security Act reauthorization, S4249 [19JN], H9369 [28SE]

S. 2343, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, S7367 [6DE]

S. 2667, Hemp Farming Act, S2124 [12AP]

S. 3637, Local School Foods Expansion Act, S7054 [15NO]

S. Res. 441, tribute to Cesar E. Chavez, S1950 [22MR]

S. Res. 532, Hemp History Week, S2993 [5JN]

S. Res. 540, American Grown Flower Month, S3763 [12JN]

S. Res. 589, National Day of the American Cowboy, S5269 [24JY]

S. Res. 649, recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions, S6308 [25SE]

S. Res. 679, World Food Day, S6824 [11OC]

S. Res. 698, National Bison Day, S7058 [15NO]

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: streamline application processes and reduce administrative burden for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (S. 2085), S6336 [26SE]

AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2, provisions, H6501 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

Food-Stamp Work Requirements Will Lift Americans Out of Poverty, H3202 [12AP]

SNAP Must Include Work, Healthy Food Mandates, H3200 [12AP]

Trump to Poor Americans—Get to Work or Lose Your Benefits, H4155–H4157 [17MY]

Working on Food Stamps—A House GOP Reform Would Help the Able-Bodied Get Off the Dole, H3202 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP]

Enact (H.R. 2): consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Cloture motions

Enact (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Conference reports

Provisions (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants: several organizations, H4201 [17MY]

——— Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, H4202 [17MY]

Dept. of Agriculture Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program permission for rural hospitals to refinance existing debt: Alan Morgan, National Rural Health Association, H4126 [16MY]

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H3580 [26AP], H4001 [16MY]

——— Dena R. Diorio, Mecklenburg County, NC, Manager, H4053 [16MY]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3580 [26AP]

——— Marc Egan, National Education Association, H4003 [16MY]

——— Representative Blunt Rochester, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4000 [16MY]

——— several child advocacy organizations, H4002 [16MY]

Forest Service reform of Federal forest conservation regulations: several environmental organizations, H3997 [16MY]

Provisions: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]

——— several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Lists

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members, H4202 [17MY]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Press releases

Congress Must Vote No on Farm Bill: Share Our Strength (organization), H4002 [16MY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce, H3577 [26AP]

——— prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products, H4218, H4219 [18MY]

Alaska: exempt national forest lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4168, H4169 [17MY]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H4221–H4223 [18MY], H10112, H10146 [12DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: add chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, mule, and moose to high-priority research and extension initiatives, H4128, H4129 [16MY]

——— allow drainage districts to compete for Environmental Quality Incentives Program contracts to provide irrigation or water efficiency, H4123, H4124 [16MY]

——— assess and evaluate importation of tree and wood pests and provide options on how to intercept, detect, and address outbreaks, H4216, H4217 [18MY]

——— authorize expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities for national forest lands burned in large-scale catastrophic event, H4166, H4167 [17MY]

——— cap acreage eligible for enrollment in Conservation Reserve Program, H4185 [17MY]

——— clarify that adult failure to meet Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program household eligibility requirements will not make household children ineligible, H4190, H4191 [17MY]

——— conduct study to determine impact the Thrifty Food Program has in calculation of Nutritional Assistance Program block grants payable to Puerto Rico, H4191 [17MY]

——— consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]

——— designate a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator in each State, H4220 [18MY]

——— direct the payment of a portion of stewardship project timber revenues to the county in which the stewardship project occurs, H4164, H4165 [17MY]

——— disqualify certain convicted felons from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4191 [17MY]

——— eliminate authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants, H4201–H4203 [17MY]

——— Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding, H3203 [12AP], H10324 [19DE]

——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]

——— establish food access liaison to reduce barriers to food access, H4181 [17MY]

——— establish Office of Tribal Relations and New Beginnings Initiative to match funds invested in educational programs or services for Native Americans, H4221 [18MY]

——— expand access to traditional foods for native populations, H4194 [17MY]

——— expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work-capable requirements and use E-verify system to assure recipients of training are legal immigrants, H4187, H4188 [17MY]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, H4152, H4153 [17MY]

——— extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4153, H4159, H4174–H4177 [17MY]

——— extend study on comparable access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico, H4192, H4195 [17MY]

——— facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]

——— make certain multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, H4124 [16MY]

——— modify Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to permit rural hospitals to refinance existing debt, H4125, H4126 [16MY]

——— National Institute of Food and Agriculture agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]

——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133–H4135 [16MY]

——— phase out agricultural subsidies, H4183, H4184 [17MY]

——— provide States the flexibility to contract out administrative functions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4192–H4194 [17MY]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, H4051, H4055 [16MY]

——— reform crop insurance program, H4135 [16MY]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3198–H3202 [12AP], H3702 [26AP], H3840 [9MY], H4054, H4057 [16MY], H4154 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5002 [8JN], H6266 [17JY], H6474 [18JY], H10151 [12DE]

——— remove certain number of individuals residing on military bases from population threshold calculation relative to eligibility for rural development programs, H4127 [16MY]

——— repeal bioenergy subsidy programs, H4195, H4196 [17MY]

——— require households demonstrate actual heating or cooling expenses in order to qualify for Standard Utility Allowance, H3198 [12AP]

——— retain science-based nutrition standards in Federal school meals programs, H4181 [17MY]

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

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water, H4055 [16MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3330 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399, H3401 [18AP], H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H3995–H4005, H4046–H4057 [16MY], H4147, H4148, H4151–H4161 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5636 [25JN], H10032 [11DE], H10116–H10120, H10149 [12DE], E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E1745 [3JA]

——— support U.S. sugar farmers, H3985 [16MY], E675 [17MY]

——— transfer to Santa Clara, NM, certain National Forest System land that was previously considered the Fort Bayard Military Reservation, H4170 [17MY]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: report on wildfire prevention, insect infestation, and disease prevention efforts on Federal land, H4172 [17MY]

Enact (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S., H4128 [16MY]

Forest Service: authorize counties be included in Good Neighbor Authority cooperative agreements and contracts in order to improve forest health and bolster watershed restoration, H4165, H4166 [17MY]

——— consider only proposed forest management activity or no action in environmental assessments or impact statements relative to collaborative forest management plans, H4167, H4168 [17MY]

——— convey a site in Dolores County, CO, to be used as a fire station, H4173 [17MY]

——— establish pilot project for forest health, watershed improvement, and habitat restoration in New Mexico, H4214 [18MY]

——— make vacant grazing allotments available to certain grazing permit holders, H4204, H4205 [17MY]

——— modernize competitive forestry, natural resources, and environmental grants program and prioritize grants for forest restoration, H4215, H4216 [18MY]

——— reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund, H4172 [17MY]

——— reform Federal forest conservation regulations, H3996 [16MY]

——— streamline process for broadband facility location applications on Federal land, H4171, H4172 [17MY]

GAO: study agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by Indian tribes on tribal lands, H4125 [16MY]

Information technology: call for interagency coordination of broadband Internet infrastructure funding in order to maximize benefits of broadband investment, H10122 [12DE]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize, H4186 [17MY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to family values, H5635–H5642 [25JN]

Water: increase watershed-based collaboration between nonpoint sources and regulated point sources of pollution in order to advance goals of Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4124 [16MY]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3938 [15MY], H4225–H4227 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]

——— Essential Community Facilities Program funding, S4484 [27JN]

——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network, S4478 [27JN]

——— establish the voluntary Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) as a short-term conserving use program for participating farmers, S4393 [26JN]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, S4477 [27JN], S7414 [11DE]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, S4484 [27JN]

——— extend and improve conservation programs, S4393 [26JN]

——— improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring, S4393 [26JN]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4698 [28JN]

——— modify work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, require State agencies to operate a work activation program, and update photo ID requirements under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4708 [28JN]

——— Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative funding, S7425 [11DE]

——— prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN]

——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]

——— promote American agriculture in Cuba, S4484, S4485 [27JN]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production, S4459 [27JN]

——— provide support for dairy producers, S4390 [26JN]

——— redirect subsidies provided to large farms to small and medium-sized farms, S7414 [11DE]

——— reduce county yield disparities under Agriculture Risk Coverage-County (ARC-CO) program, S4476 [27JN]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4703 [28JN]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits, S4476 [27JN]

——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S4389 [26JN], S4475 [27JN], S4702–S4704, S4708, S4711–S4713 [28JN], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

Enact (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— conference report, unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

EPA: reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 2, provisions, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, provisions, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, provisions, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, provisions, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 2, provisions, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

AGRICULTURE COUNCIL OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

National Agriculture Day: observance, H1683 [19MR], H1719 [20MR], H1752 [21MR]

AGRICULTURE CREATES REAL EMPLOYMENT (ACRE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

AGRICULTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN]

——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2, provisions, S5547 [1AU], H6501 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN]

Enact (H.R. 2): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

Cloture motions

Enact (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Conference reports

Provisions (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Letters

Provisions: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H6493 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H10112, H10146 [12DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding, H10324 [19DE]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H6266 [17JY], H6474 [18JY], H10151 [12DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H10032 [11DE], H10116–H10120, H10149 [12DE], E1745 [3JA]

Enact (H.R. 2), H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E1075 [26JY]

——— conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

Information technology: call for interagency coordination of broadband Internet infrastructure funding in order to maximize benefits of broadband investment, H10122 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7627 [17DE]

——— legislative priorities, S7531 [13DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]

——— Essential Community Facilities Program funding, S4484 [27JN]

——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network, S4478 [27JN]

——— establish the voluntary Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) as a short-term conserving use program for participating farmers, S4393 [26JN]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, S4477 [27JN], S7414 [11DE]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, S4484 [27JN]

——— extend and improve conservation programs, S4393 [26JN]

——— improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring, S4393 [26JN]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4698 [28JN]

——— modify work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, require State agencies to operate a work activation program, and update photo ID requirements under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4708 [28JN]

——— Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative funding, S7425 [11DE]

——— prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN]

——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]

——— promote American agriculture in Cuba, S4484, S4485 [27JN]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production, S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S4459 [27JN]

——— provide support for dairy producers, S4390 [26JN]

——— redirect subsidies provided to large farms to small and medium-sized farms, S7414 [11DE]

——— reduce county yield disparities under Agriculture Risk Coverage-County (ARC-CO) program, S4476 [27JN]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4703 [28JN]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits, S4476 [27JN]

——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S4389 [26JN], S4475 [27JN], S4702–S4704, S4708, S4711–S4713 [28JN], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

Enact (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— conference report, unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

Enact (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

EPA: reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, provisions, H10115 [12DE]

AGRICULTURE RISK COVERAGE IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2749), S2439 [25AP]

AGRIFOGLIO, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, H739 [5FE]

AGUILAR, LUNA

Addresses

Gun Control, E697 [21MY]

AGUILAR, PETE (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4559, H4578 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H8728 [13SE]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8742 [24SE]

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

Armed Forces: eliminate recoupment of separation pay from members who subsequently receive veterans disability compensation and limit recoupment of such pay from members who subsequently receive retired or retainer pay (see H.R. 4016), H3452 [23AP]

——— extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H6650 [23JY]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H733 [30JA]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

California: deauthorize a portion of a project (see H.R. 5720), H3884 [9MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H5022 [8JN]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 6927), H9526 [14NO]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Children and youth: bolster U.S. diplomacy and assistance aimed at ensuring children have permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving families and strengthen intercountry adoption to the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 2532), H7756 [17AU]

Colleges and universities: provide a legal framework necessary for the growth of innovative private financing options for students to fund postsecondary education (see H.R. 3145), H5749 [26JN]

Credit unions: exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan (see H.R. 3866), H3148 [11AP]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: improve food safety, encourage greater production of agricultural commodities for use in the locality in which produced, and reauthorize and expand support of these efforts (see H.R. 3941), H3507 [24AP]

——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1609 [14MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H5977 [28JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H3835 [8MY]

——— codify Title IX protections relative to school requirements to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and assault (see H.R. 4030), H3783 [7MY]

——— improve accountability and protect students from bad actors in higher education, specifically in the for-profit college sector (see H.R. 7112), H9460 [30OC]

Dept. of HHS: promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H3507 [24AP]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H10587 [21DE]

——— provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening (see H.R. 6315), H9511 [13NO]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6378), H7157 [24JY]

——— reauthorize Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (see H.R. 3525), H3096 [10AP]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1729 [20MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish humane practices for repatriation of aliens at the border and effective standards for the treatment of certain detained aliens (see H.R. 2572), H5094 [12JN]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H1544 [13MR]

——— use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H10587 [21DE]

Dept. of HUD: limit collection of annual premiums under FHA program for mortgage insurance for single family housing (see H.R. 4159), H9526 [14NO]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H5201 [14JN]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H9153 [27SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

——— secure urgent resources vital to Indian victims of crime (see H.R. 4608), H7871 [5SE]

Dept. of Labor: extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses (see H.R. 4835), H2043 [22MR]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (see H.R. 4115), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8886 [25SE]

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

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7825 [4SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H9420 [5OC]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 731), H902 [6FE]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 169), H583 [19JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H1544 [13MR]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H9821 [10DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program establishing a secure, patient-centered, portable medical records system, that would allow veterans to have access to their personal health information (see H.R. 3497), H1342 [1MR]

——— carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H3452 [23AP]

——— codify authority to assign a disability rating of total to a veteran by reason of unemployability (see H.R. 4369), H1544 [13MR]

——— eliminate copayments for medicines relative to preventive health services (see H.R. 1100), H1342 [1MR]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 3666), H3507 [24AP]

——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H5817 [27JN]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 154), H4139 [16MY]

——— make certain improvements relative to inspections of departmental medical facilities and care for women (see H.R. 3558), H1374 [5MR]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H7728 [26JY]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H9821 [10DE]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H4981 [7JN]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H7824 [4SE]

Diseases and disorders: recognize value of pre-exposure prophylaxis medication as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV, support research and usage of such medication, and ensure effective HIV prevention outreach (see H. Res. 960), H9668 [27NO]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H9526 [14NO]

Drugs: require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H8107 [10SE]

Employment: allow workers to make requests about schedules without fear of retaliation and ensure employers consider such requests in order to provide more stable and predictable schedules for employees (see H.R. 2942), H1609 [14MR]

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

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7871 [5SE]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H5987 [3JY]

Eximbank: revise statutory quorum requirement for Board of Directors (see H.R. 4007), H170 [11JA]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H3743 [27AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1544 [13MR]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H4285 [21MY]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H3707 [26AP]

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

FEMA: reauthorize Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants program, and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program (see H.R. 3881), H3507 [24AP]

Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H3059 [5AP]

Firearms: prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1374 [5MR]

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

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

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2566), H1267 [26FE]

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

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H10338 [19DE]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 2043), H5153 [13JN]

——— establish immigration consumer fraud information hotlines and websites and provide for outreach campaigns on such fraud (see H.R. 6363), H9569 [16NO]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H5095 [12JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

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

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H8171 [12SE]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H738 [2FE]

Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (see H.R. 5624), H3783 [7MY]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H8108 [10SE]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H6042 [10JY]

Internet: protect consumers from deceptive practices by online hotel reservation booking sites and direct the FTC to simplify its complaint reporting system and study impact of fraud on consumers (see H.R. 2495), H3707 [26AP]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3707 [26AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3707 [26AP]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

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

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H10587 [21DE]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9574 [20NO]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5981 [29JN]

Medicaid: reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H8108 [10SE]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H8107 [10SE]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H2043 [22MR]

——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H4584 [22MY]

Members of Congress: ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see H.R. 6260), H5973 [28JN]

——— permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9526 [14NO]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H4981 [7JN]

Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see H.R. 7127), H9821 [10DE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9821 [10DE]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1127 [13FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: align open enrollment periods for Exchange plans with deadline for filing Federal income tax returns (see H.R. 5625), H3783 [7MY]

——— allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H404 [16JA]

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

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8108 [10SE]

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

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H7943 [7SE]

Roads and highways: require a life-cycle cost analysis for certain projects (see H.R. 5578), H3448 [19AP]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H3506 [24AP]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H10337 [19DE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4849 [6JN]

——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H9153 [27SE]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Taxation: expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H9526 [14NO]

——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]

——— provide an exclusion from income for student loan forgiveness for students who have died or become disabled (see H.R. 1659), H3707 [26AP]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying a unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (see H.R. 2309), H4694 [23MY]

——— ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see H.R. 2514), H6112 [11JY]

——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H4243 [18MY]

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

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H3096 [10AP]

Veterans: extend authorities relating to homeless veterans (see H.R. 4898), H5977 [28JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7921 [6SE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H8742 [24SE]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 53), H3783 [7MY]

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

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see H.R. 667), H10587 [21DE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H8172 [12SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

Dept. of Education: provide no interest loan deferment eligibility for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6579), H7722 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide support to State and local governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist threats (see H.R. 6126), H5224 [15JN]

Dept. of Labor: remove certain restrictions on advertising and public relations by allowing workforce development boards to use Federal resources to advertise their services (see H.R. 5880), H4242 [18MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (H.R. 5746), H3930 [10MY]

Dept. of Education: provide no interest loan deferment eligibility for certain small business concerns (H.R. 6579), H7726 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide support to State and local governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist threats (H.R. 6126), H5225 [15JN]

Dept. of Labor: remove certain restrictions on advertising and public relations by allowing workforce development boards to use Federal resources to advertise their services (H.R. 5880), H4242 [18MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H1067 [8FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4559, H4560 [22MY]

——— provide estimate of projected life cycle costs of each type of nuclear weapon and delivery platform, H4559, H4560 [22MY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H1067 [8FE]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H5088, H5090 [12JN]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H1067 [8FE], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform, H5088, H5090 [12JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5377 [21JN]

Jack H. Brown Post Office Building, San Bernardino, CA: designate (H.R. 2979), H6207 [16JY]

Votes: position on missed, H6543• [18JY]

Tributes

Grice, Frances, E95• [25JA]

AGUIRRE ROSALES de BAÑUELOS, MARIA

Remarks in House

Organización en California de Líderes Campesinas, Inc.: anniversary, E1735 [22DE]

AHMAD, HADHRAT MIRZA MASROOR

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H9431 [12OC]

AHMARI, SOHRAB

Articles and editorials

What the Iran Protests Have Already Achieved—The Breaking of Myths, H70 [9JA]

AID TO HOMEOWNERS WITH CRUMBLING FOUNDATIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2744), S2439 [25AP]

AIDUKAITIS, KYANA

Remarks in House

Adams County, CO: Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]

AIKEN, SC

Remarks in House

Aiken Scholars Academy: tribute, H9580 [27NO]

Southern Living (publication): Best Small Town in the South honoree, E360 [22MR]

AIKEN COUNTY, SC

Remarks in House

Aiken, SC: tribute to Aiken Scholars Academy, H9580 [27NO]

AIM HIGHER ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6543), H7836, H7851 [5SE]

AIR AMBULANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2812), S2623 [10MY]

AIR CARGO SECURITY IMPROVEMENT ACT

Cost Estimates

Provisions (H.R. 4176): CBO, E351 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4176), H1663–H1665 [19MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4176) (H. Rept. 115–605), H1697 [19MR]

Texts of

H.R. 4176, provisions, H1663 [19MR]

AIR CARRIERS ACCESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

AIR DESIGNATION ACTIONS IN AREAS OF POLLUTANT TRANSPORT (ADAAPT) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2825), S2623 [10MY]

AIR FORCE see Department of Defense

AIR FORCE ENLISTED VILLAGE (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E170 [13FE]

AIR MEDICAL OPERATORS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, H3662 [26AP]

AIR METHODS CORP.

Letters

Require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, H3662 [26AP]

AIR POLLUTION related term(s) Clean Air Act; Ecology and Environment; Pollution

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]

Amendments

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7278 [4DE]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

How Much Has ‘Climate Change’ Been Scrubbed From Federal Websites? A Lot, S2099 [12AP]

I Was Wrong on Climate Change. Why Can’t Other Conservatives Admit It, Too?, S7172 [28NO]

Researchers Suggest Reforestation Around Urban Areas To Reduce Ozone Levels, H6525 [18JY]

U.S. Has More Climate Skeptics Than Anywhere Else on Earth—Blame the GOP, S5896 [23AU]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

AID: prohibit funding for Global Climate Change Initiative (see H.R. 5852), H4138 [16MY]

Aviation: provide for use of unleaded aviation gasoline (see S. 3293), S5423 [26JY]

Clean Air Act: repeal provisions relative to regulation of certain international air pollution (see H.R. 4994), H1074 [8FE]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H783 [5FE]

——— affirm U.S. commitment to a safe and healthy climate for future generations and solutions to restore the climate (see H. Con. Res. 137), H8884 [25SE]

——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see S. 2352), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

——— express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

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

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

——— recognize impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and support policies that address causes and effects of climate change (see H. Res. 825), H3315 [13AP]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5671), H3746 [1MY]

Dept. of State: publish quarterly assessments on U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement (see H.R. 7220), H9767 [6DE]

Dept. of Transportation: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (see S. 3720), S7356 [6DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits (see H.R. 7288), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 7287), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide process for family members of deceased individuals eligible for burn pit registry to register for such registry on behalf of the deceased individual (see H.R. 6027), H4979 [7JN]

——— take actions necessary to ensure that certain individuals may update the burn pit registry with a registered individual’s cause of death (see H.R. 6959), H9151 [27SE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: submit report on open burn pits (see H.R. 5920), H4583 [22MY]

Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment to respect right to clean air, pure water, and sustainable preservation of ecological integrity, and aesthetic, scenic, and historical values of natural environment (see H.J. Res. 144), H10103 [11DE]

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

EPA: address health and economic development impacts of nonattainment of federally mandated air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley, CA, by designating air quality empowerment zones (see S. 3134), S4410 [26JN]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (see S. 2461), S1243 [27FE]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

——— clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see S. 2761), S2484 [26AP]

——— create a national zero-emission vehicle standard (see S. 3664), S7190 [28NO]

——— ensure equal regulatory treatment of natural gas and electric vehicles (see S. 3226), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6476), H6649 [23JY]

——— ensure phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons manufacturing to support next-generation technologies (see S. 2448), S1164 [15FE]

——— establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (see S. 3779), S7925 [19DE]

——— exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see S. 2760), S2484 [26AP]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

——— exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H5974 [28JN]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

——— provide regulatory relief for certain ozone pollution standards in international border areas, marginal areas, and rural transport areas (see S. 2825), S2623 [10MY]

——— provide regulatory relief for conventional marginally producing oil and gas wells from rule on methane leaks (see H.R. 7231), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide regulatory relief to alternative fuel producers, automobile manufacturers, and consumers to allow for fuel choice options (see S. 3761), S7656 [17DE]

——— reaffirm final determination relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles (see S. 2643), S2040 [10AP]

——— reallocate renewable fuel obligation of certain exempted small refineries to other refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers (see H.R. 6731), H7941 [7SE]

——— reform renewable fuel standard by mitigating harmful environmental impacts and advancing the next generation of biofuels (see S. 2519), S1577 [8MR] (see H.R. 5212), H1500 [8MR]

——— reinstate information about climate change that was removed from, or redacted on, the Agency’s website (see H.R. 5552), H3440 [18AP]

——— require notice of chemical-related public health risks, publish list of sites requiring additional review when an exposure risk is determined, and reform chemical review process (see S. 3691), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7189), H9742 [29NO]

——— review and revise as necessary emissions standards for sources of ethylene oxides (see H.R. 7168), H9573 [20NO]

——— revise ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities (see S. 3671), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7179), H9690 [28NO]

——— revise labeling requirement for fuel pumps that dispense E15 ethanol-blend gasoline (see H.R. 5855), H4138 [16MY]

——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 7347), H10336 [19DE]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU] (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

FAA: encourage use of zero-emission vehicles and technology at public-use airports (see S. 3514), S6342 [26SE]

——— enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see S. 2422), S907 [13FE]

——— prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (see H.R. 5421), H3052 [29MR]

FEMA: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (see S. 3403), S5991 [28AU]

Foreign trade: prohibit importation into the U.S. of paper products that are not manufactured in accordance with requirements at least as stringent as U.S. environmental law requirements (see H.R. 5611), H3574 [25AP]

Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (see S. 3394), S5991 [28AU]

——— require OSHA and EPA to update refinery and chemical plant safety regulations (see H. Con. Res. 147), H10511 [20DE]

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

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 449), S1948 [22MR]

NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (see S. 2740), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 5606), H3505 [24AP]

SEC: require issuers to disclose certain activities relative to climate change (see S. 3481), S6277 [24SE]

Taxation: eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building infrastructure (see H.R. 6463), H6648 [23JY]

——— enhance requirements for secure geological storage of carbon dioxide for purposes of the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see H.R. 4857), H582 [19JA]

——— impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see S. 3791), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7173), H9667 [27NO]

——— impose an excise tax on fuel based on the carbon content of such fuel (see H.R. 6605), H7723 [26JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3706 [26AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 1001), H6462 [17JY]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 2368), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

Veterans: establish presumptions of service connection for illnesses associated with open burn pits and direct GAO to establish Open Burn Pit Advisory Commission (see H.R. 6582), H7722 [26JY]

Essays

State of the Union: Bailey Blow, S605 [5FE]

——— Duncan McGrade, S607 [5FE]

Letters

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1463 [7MR]

——— Ross Eisenberg, National Association of Manufacturers, H1463 [7MR]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: several organizations, H1485 [8MR]

Memorandums

EPA Exemption of Pesticides and Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms From Certain Reporting Requirements Under CERCLA: Congressional Research Service, S1925 [22MR]

EPA Grants Oversight Timeline for Federal Grants to State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators/Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officers (STAPPA-ALAPCO): Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (2004), S2095 [12AP]

Motions

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1464 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1487 [8MR]

Proposals

Action Plan for Reliable and Low Cost Electricity in America and To Assist in the Survival of Our Country’s Coal Industry: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S2093 [12AP]

Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Climate: effects of climate change, H31 [9JA], H6567 [19JY], H9659–H9664 [27NO], H10095 [11DE]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H420 [17JA]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, H4147 [17MY]

——— release of National Climate Assessment, H9659–H9663 [27NO]

Dept. of Defense: conduct education and outreach campaign to veterans exposed to open burn pits and who are eligible to enroll in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, H4566 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— open air burn pits research funding, H5796–H5798 [27JN]

——— study feasibility of phasing out use of open burn pits, H4565 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (H.R. 5671), H5798 [27JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry educational outreach funding, H4974 [7JN]

——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry funding, H4976, H4977 [7JN]

——— establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (H.R. 1279), H1604 [14MR]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1458–H1466 [7MR]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), motion to recommit, H1464 [7MR]

——— delay implementation of emission standards for new residential wood and pellet stoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces, H1459–H1464 [7MR]

——— Environmental Justice program funding, H6451, H6452 [17JY]

——— funding, H6270, H6380 [17JY]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1480–H1489 [8MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), motion to recommit, H1487 [8MR]

——— prevent certain chemical byproducts from electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy from being released into the air and water, H1487 [8MR]

——— prohibit funding to enforce methane emissions rule, H6502, H6503 [18JY], E1066 [25JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce ground-level ozone standards, H6514 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement social cost of carbon emissions rule, H6503, H6504 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to mandate State greenhouse gas emissions levels based on reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, H6516, H6517 [18JY]

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

——— prohibit funding to regulate trailers under the Clean Air Act, H6506, H6507 [18JY]

——— prohibit use of funds to prepare, propose, or promulgate any regulation or guidance related to the social cost of carbon, H4968, H4969 [7JN]

——— proposed rule to revise vehicle emissions standards, H3382 [17AP]

——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), H10558–H10560 [21DE]

FAA: prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (H.R. 5421), E384 [29MR]

Natural gas: require export applications for small volumes of natural gas to show that such export was produced using available techniques to minimize methane emissions from leaks or venting, H7891, H7894 [6SE]

News media: allegations of media bias relative to climate change, H3589 [26AP]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to Bay Area Climate Action Forum, E897 [22JN]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), H6562–H6569 [19JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6478–H6486 [18JY]

Tonawanda Coke Corp.: condemn actions to block entry of firefighters responding to plant fire and urge compliance with all environmental laws, H7833 [5SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of climate change policies, H9660–H9663 [27NO]

Veterans: address effects of veterans exposed to burn pits, H3690 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: tribute to efforts of companies to expand use of renewable energy and combat climate change, S1832 [20MR], S6210 [18SE], S6707 [9OC]

China: noncompliance with international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), S4357 [25JN]

Climate: American Petroleum Institute actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S1234–S1236 [27FE]

——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (S. 2352), S551 [29JA]

——— effects of climate change, S13–S16 [3JA], S242 [17JA], S494 [24JA], S1429–S1431 [7MR], S1668–S1684 [13MR], S1715 [14MR], S1832 [20MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S5822–S5824 [22AU], S5888–S5890 [23AU], S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6127–S6130 [12SE], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706–S6708 [9OC], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO], S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7214–S7218 [29NO], S7307 [5DE], S7329, S7337, S7344–S7347 [6DE], S7420 [11DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— efforts of fossil fuel industry to deny and discredit science behind climate change, S1234 [27FE], S1430 [7MR], S1680 [13MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S2356–S2358 [23AP], S2378 [24AP], S2426 [25AP], S2462 [26AP], S2839–S2841 [22MY], S2988 [5JN], S4031 [19JN], S4904–S4906 [11JY], S5261 [24JY], S5481–S5483 [31JY], S5823 [22AU], S6129 [12SE], S6211 [18SE], S6375–S6378 [28SE], S7305–S7308 [5DE]

——— impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]

——— impact of climate change on Antarctic ice sheet, S2987 [5JN], S7345 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on Arctic sea ice levels, S1832 [20MR]

——— impact of climate change on drought conditions, S1677 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1676 [13MR], S5899 [23AU], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706 [9OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO]

——— impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, S125 [10JA]

——— impact of climate change on national security, S5055 [18JY]

——— impact of climate change on potential risk of a ‘‘carbon bubble’’ and subsequent instability of financial markets, S4904–S4906 [11JY]

——— impact of climate change on public health, S2252 [18AP], S7346 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on tourism, S1679 [13MR]

——— impact of rollback of regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants on climate change, S5895 [23AU]

——— National Association of Manufacturers actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S899 [13FE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7338 [6DE], S7867–S7870 [19DE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (S. Res. 708), S7136–S7138 [27NO], S7170–S7175 [28NO]

——— release of National Climate Assessment, S7108 [27NO], S7166, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7208, S7215 [29NO], S7418 [11DE]

——— U.S. Chamber of Commerce actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S800 [8FE], S1234 [27FE]

——— Wall Street Journal editorials denying existence and effects of climate change, S5260 [24JY]

Climate Leadership Council: release of ‘‘Exceeding Paris—How the Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan Would Significantly Exceed the U.S. Paris Commitment’’ report, S6211 [18SE]

Dept. of Transportation: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (S. 3720), S8002 [20DE]

Ecology and environment: efforts of fossil fuel industry representatives to influence U.S. environmental policy, S242 [17JA], S2092, S2096, S2103 [12AP], S4393–S4395 [26JN]

EPA: establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (S. 3779), S7927 [19DE]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA, S1924 [22MR]

——— prohibit hardship waivers to renewable fuel standard, S4358 [25JN]

——— proposed regulations allowing States more authority in creating plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants, S5733 [21AU], S5888–S5890, S5895–S5899 [23AU]

——— proposed rule to revise vehicle emissions standards, S2084 [12AP]

——— reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]

——— repeal of Clean Power Plan regulations relative to greenhouse gas emissions from powerplants, S6210 [18SE]

——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7277, S7278 [4DE]

FEMA: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (S. 3403), S5993 [28AU]

Great Smokey Mountains National Park: opening of Foothills Parkway, S6953 [14NO]

Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (S. 3394), S5992 [28AU]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 449), S1978 [22MR]

NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (S. 2740), S2378 [24AP]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S2377 [24AP], S6128–S6130 [12SE], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6787 [11OC]

——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (S. 987), S1683 [13MR]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S531 [29JA], S2084, S2097–S2103 [12AP]

Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

Taxation: improve, expand, and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, S1833 [20MR]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), S5482 [31JY]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]

Treaties and agreements: assessment of U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement annual Conference of the Parties meeting, S7418–S7421 [11DE]

Trump, President: assessment of views on climate change, S14 [3JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S6130 [12SE], S6788 [11OC], S7108 [27NO], S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7208 [29NO], S7338 [6DE], S7418–S7421 [11DE], S7879–S7881 [19DE]

——— evaluation of coal industry policies, S7324 [6DE]

Wheeler, Andrew: suitability to be EPA Deputy Administrator relative to views on climate change and ties to the fossil fuel industry, S2108–S2110 [12AP]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1668–S1679, S1682, S1683 [13MR], S2253 [18AP], S2354 [23AP]

Reports filed

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1917) (H. Rept. 115–509), H131 [10JA]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461) (S. Rept. 115–407), S7274 [4DE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, Oppose Federal Efforts To Establish a Carbon Tax on Fuels for Electricity and Transportation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1001) (H. Rept. 115–834), H6462 [17JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]

EPA Delay of Implementation of Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857), S6221 [18SE]

EPA Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces Implementation Delay: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857) (S. Rept. 115–422), S7356 [6DE]

Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 350) (H. Rept. 115–1073), H10102 [11DE]

Relief From New Source Performance Standards Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 453) (H. Rept. 115–508), H131 [10JA]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 115–514), H172 [12JA]

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]

Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602), S2923 [24MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602) (S. Rept. 115–328), S6028 [4SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6563 [19JY]

H. Res. 762, consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1451 [7MR]

H. Res. 1001, consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6478 [18JY]

H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, H1481 [8MR]

H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1458 [7MR]

S. 1934, Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, S7278 [4DE], H10558 [21DE]

S. 3671, EPA revision of ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities, S7192 [28NO]

S. Con. Res. 42, support EPA vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act, S5588 [1AU]

S. Res. 449, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S1955 [22MR]

S. Res. 573, express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education, S4953 [12JY]

S. Res. 708, recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7136 [27NO]

AIR TRAVEL TICKETING TRANSPARENCY AND PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3183), S4843 [9JY]

AIRBNB, INC.

Remarks in House

Israel: urge relisting of Airbnb rental homes in West Bank, H9658 [27NO]

AIRCRAFT see Common Carriers

AIRLINE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3156), S4733 [28JN]

AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS see Aviation

AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION ACT, PART II

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6897), H9088 [26SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6897), H9060 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 6897), S6390 [28SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6897, provisions, H9060 [26SE]

AJAK, PETER B.

Remarks in Senate

South Sudan: call for release of Peter B. Ajak, S5825 [22AU]

AKAKA, DANIEL K. (a former Senator from Hawaii)

Articles and editorials

Daniel Akaka, Former Democratic Senator From Hawaii, Dies at 93, S2475 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S1993, S1994, S1996–S1998 [9AP], S2022, S2032 [10AP], S2475 [26AP], H3311–H3313 [13AP]

Tribute (S. Res. 455), S2044 [10AP]

Songs

‘‘Hawaiian Lullaby,’’ Hector Venegas and Peter Moon, H3313 [13AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 455, tribute, S2043 [10AP]

AKARD, STEPHEN

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Dept. of State Office of Foreign Missions Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

AKRON, OH

Remarks in House

Akron Brass Co.: anniversary, E1559 [27NO]

AKRON BRASS CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1559 [27NO]

AKRON (OH) BEACON JOURNAL

Articles and editorials

Father and Son Guided Barberton City Finances for 70 Years; Era Will End This Month, E417 [10AP]

AKUFO-ADDO, NANA (President, Ghana)

Remarks in House

U.S. visit, E335 [19MR]

AKWEI, ADOTEI

Letters

Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3074 [10AP]

AL HUSSEIN, ZEID RA’AD

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9396 [28SE]

ALABAMA

Addresses

Tribute to Giles Perkins: Senator Jones, S7647 [17DE]

Bills and resolutions

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

Taxation: provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael (see H.R. 7166), H9573 [20NO]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 375), S300 [18JA]

Certificates of appointment

Senate: Doug Jones, S1 [3JA]

Cloture motions

Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]

Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Oaths of office

Jones, Doug: Senate, S1 [3JA]

Remarks in House

African Americans: effects of inadequate wastewater treatment, E1056 [24JY]

——— tribute to African-American women running for political office, E895 [22JN]

Arab (AL) Tribune: anniversary, E364 [22MR]

Avery, Annie: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]

Census: impact of counting of illegal immigrants in 2020 census on congressional redistricting, H5016–H5018 [8JN]

Chers Restaurant Group, LLC: anniversary of Mugshots Grill & Bar restaurants, H127 [10JA]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funding to redirect Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act allocated funds, H6511 [18JY]

——— reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (H.R. 1532), H392–H394 [16JA]

Fish and fishing: address spread of Asian carp to Southeast waterways, H6475 [18JY]

Florence, AL: anniversary, E284 [8MR], E303 [13MR]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]

Health Services, Inc.: anniversary, E897 [22JN]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, E1033 [18JY]

Jacksonville, AL: anniversary of West Point Baptist Church, E596 [7MY]

Jones, Jay: Alabama Sheriffs Association Alabama Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E101 [29JA]

Marion Military Institute: anniversary, E941 [28JN]

NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, H5756 [27JN], E924 [26JN]

National Skilled Nursing Week: observance, E596 [7MY]

Oxford, AL: anniversary of Oxford Lumber (business), E1518 [13NO]

——— tribute to Word Alive International Outreach, E655 [15MY]

Roby, Representative: meetings in 2d Congressional District of Alabama, H7830 [5SE]

——— visit to Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL, and Fort Rucker, AL, H3160 [12AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H897 [6FE]

Troy, AL: unveiling of Tuskegee Army Air Field Hangar Historical Marker, E181 [14FE]

University of Alabama: anniversary of racial integration, E898 [22JN]

——— tribute to football team, H417 [17JA]

Veterans: tribute to Second Congressional District military retirees, H1382 [6MR]

Wilburn, Courtney: National Association of Secondary School Principals Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E50 [16JA]

Remarks in Senate

Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2953 [4JN], S3001, S3004 [6JN]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2988 [5JN]

Burke, Liles C.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Dept. of the Interior: proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S36 [4JA]

Jones, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S1861 [21MR]

Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]

Shelby, Senator: appreciation for tributes, S5537 [1AU]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (S. Res. 375), S277 [18JA]

Reports filed

Nomination of Andrew L. Brasher To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Annemarie Carney Axon To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Emily Coody Marks To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Jeffrey U. Beaverstock To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Jesse Seroyer, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of Liles C. Burke To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Mark F. Sloke To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Terry F. Moorer To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1532) (H. Rept. 115–513), H168 [11JA]

Texts of

H.R. 1532, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act, H392 [16JA]

S. Res. 375, tribute to University of Alabama football team, S302 [18JA]

Tributes

Allen, Maryon, S5512 [31JY]

Edwards, Jack, H8180 [13SE], E1255 [13SE]

Elliott, Carl, E507 [19AP]

Heflin, Howell, S1861 [21MR]

Jones, Senator, S2 [3JA], S1155 [15FE], S1865 [21MR]

Shelby, Senator, S5536, S5537 [1AU]

ALABAMA NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Avery, Annie: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]

ALABAMA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Jones, Jay: Alabama Sheriffs Association Alabama Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E101 [29JA]

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Gore, Lilliemarie: Alachua County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1945 [22MR]

ALAHMEDALABDALOKLAH, AHMED

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah (see S. Res. 406), S967 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah (S. Res. 406), S969, S1130 [14FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 406, Senate Legal Counsel representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah, S969 [14FE]

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA

Remarks in House

Lowe, Elgin: South Alameda County, CA, NAACP Annual Service Award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

ALAMOSA, CO

Remarks in House

Colorado Malting Co.: anniversary, E1296 [25SE]

ALAN REINSTEIN BAN ASBESTOS NOW ACT see Ban Asbestos Now Act

ALASKA

Amendments

EPA: revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7278 [4DE]

Appointments

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, S6775 [10OC]

Bills and resolutions

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H4583 [22MY]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (see S. 3740), S7431 [11DE]

Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]

Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges to the ninth judicial circuit and certain district courts (see S. 3259), S5267 [24JY]

——— modify structure of ninth judicial circuit (see H.R. 6754), H8106 [10SE]

Denali Commission: terminate (see H.R. 6100), H5152 [13JN]

Dept. of Education: provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 707), S7133 [27NO] (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]

International Whaling Commission: authorize aboriginal subsistence whaling pursuant to certain regulations (see S. 2369), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 5064), H1212 [15FE]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (see S. Res. 401), S875 [12FE]

Native Americans: anniversary of Civil Rights Act provisions affording American Indians and Alaska Natives the right to vote (see S. Res. 631), S6223 [18SE]

——— enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (see H.R. 7075), H9438 [19OC]

——— protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 3543), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7127), H9525 [14NO]

——— tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (see S. Res. 444), S1948 [22MR]

Biographies

Van Ness, William J., Jr.: HistoryLink.org (Internet site), S701 [7FE]

Remarks in House

BLM: prohibit funding to change existing placer mining plan of operation relative to Alaska environmental mitigation, H6516 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), H761, H762 [5FE], H896 [6FE]

EPA: revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), H10558–H10560 [21DE]

National forests: exempt lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4168, H4169 [17MY]

National Park Service: proposed rule allowing sport hunting of certain wildlife in national preserves in Alaska, H4287 [22MY]

Sitka, AK: convey certain property to SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (S. 825), H9789, H9790 [10DE]

Young, Representative Don: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H112 [10JA]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska Community Health Aide Program: anniversary, S7986 [20DE]

Alaska Pacific University: tribute to Nordic Ski Program, S516 [25JA]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to Anchorage International Airport air traffic controllers, S7923 [19DE]

——— tribute to Lucky Wishbone (restaurant), S682 [7FE]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (S. 3740), S7435 [11DE]

Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]

Dept. of the Interior: correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

Earthquakes: commend preparedness of Alaska citizens and State and local officials and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, and Federal response to Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7349–S7351 [6DE]

——— offer condolences and support to those affected by, and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7312 [5DE]

EPA: revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7277, S7278 [4DE]

FERC: authorize expansion of Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project in Alaska (H.R. 220), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska (S. 215), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (S. Res. 707), S7578 [13DE]

Law enforcement: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2664 [15MY]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (S. Res. 401), S2443 [25AP]

Native Americans: convey certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council and the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. (S. 269), S1968, S1969 [22MR]

——— tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (S. Res. 444), S7528 [12DE]

Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]

Soldotna, AK: tribute to Marge Mullen Appreciation Day, S5320 [25JY]

Sports: tribute to Iditarod dogsled race, S1749 [15MR]

World War II: anniversary of Battle of Attu, S2828 [22MY]

Reports filed

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785) (S. Rept. 115–451), S7989 [20DE]

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]

Allowing Alaska To Improve Vital Opportunities in the Rural Economy (Allowing Alaska IVORY) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 115–415), S7318 [5DE]

Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]

Indian Communities’ Public Safety Services Advancements: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1953) (S. Rept. 115–433), S7584 [13DE]

International Whaling Commission Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling Authorization Pursuant to Certain Regulations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2369) (S. Rept. 115–425), S7431 [11DE]

Kake Tribal Corp., Export of Timber Harvested From Conveyed Land Limit Repeal: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 115–393), S7189 [28NO]

Native American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 210) (H. Rept. 115–993), H9442 [23OC]

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 825) (H. Rept. 115–619), H3058 [5AP]

Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 115–532), H676 [29JA]

Statements

Nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh To Be Supreme Court Justice: Alaska Federation of Natives, S6370 [28SE]

Texts of

H.R. 219, Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act, H761 [5FE]

S. 215, FERC issuance of order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska, S4809 [28JN]

S. 269, Alaska property conveyance to the Tanana Tribal Council and the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp., S1969 [22MR]

S. 825, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act, H9789 [10DE]

S. 1934, Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, S7278 [4DE], H10558 [21DE]

S. Res. 401, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls, S876 [12FE]

S. Res. 444, tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women, S1952 [22MR]

S. Res. 631, Civil Rights Act provisions affording American Indians and Alaska Natives the right to vote anniversary, S6231 [18SE]

S. Res. 707, Indian Child Welfare Act anniversary, S7135 [27NO]

Tributes

Eisenhower, Dwight D., S6629 [5OC]

Murkowski, Senator, S1431 [7MR]

Sullivan, Senator, S6266 [24SE]

Young, Representative Don, H112 [10JA]

ALASKA FEDERATION OF NATIVES

Statements

Nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh To Be Supreme Court Justice, S6370 [28SE]

ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION ACT

Reports filed

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]

ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785) (S. Rept. 115–451), S7989 [20DE]

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]

Kake Tribal Corp., Export of Timber Harvested From Conveyed Land Limit Repeal: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 115–393), S7189 [28NO]

ALASKA NATIVE VETERANS LAND ALLOTMENT EQUITY ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785) (S. Rept. 115–451), S7989 [20DE]

ALASKA NATIVE VIETNAM ERA VETERANS LAND ALLOTMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785) (S. Rept. 115–451), S7989 [20DE]

ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Nordic Ski Program: tribute, S516 [25JA]

Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]

ALASKA REMOTE GENERATOR RELIABILITY AND PROTECTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1934), S7278 [4DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 1934), H10558–H10560 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1934), S7277, S7278 [4DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]

Texts of

S. 1934, provisions, S7278 [4DE], H10558 [21DE]

al-ASSAD, BASHAR (President, Syria)

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S7926 [19DE]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H9758 [30NO]

Remarks in House

Syria: alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3084 [10AP], H3130 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], E416 [10AP]

——— anniversary of start of civil war, H1616, H1646 [15MR], E274 [7MR], E322, E328, E329 [15MR], E369 [26MR]

——— condemn atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad and his regime, H7938 [7SE], H8162 [12SE]

——— condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (H. Res. 1165), H10070–H10073 [11DE]

——— ongoing civil war, H3400 [18AP], H5968–H5970 [28JN]

——— U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3320 [16AP], H3352, H3355 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Syria: ongoing civil war, S1575 [8MR], S6183 [17SE]

——— U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, S2131 [16AP], S2198 [17AP], S2313 [19AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 1165, condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria, H10070 [11DE]

S. Res. 738, reconsider decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based, S7933 [19DE]

ALBANDOZ, DAVID

Remarks in House

Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]

ALBANESE, SCOTT

Remarks in House

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E575 [1MY]

ALBANY, GA

Remarks in House

Second Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church: anniversary, E878 [20JN]

ALBANY, NY

Bills and resolutions

FCC: move Berkshire County, MA, from the Albany, NY, television market into the Springfield, MA, market in order to provide carriage of television stations covering Massachusetts news (see S. 3524), S6356 [27SE]

Remarks in House

Cimini, Maria D.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E1002 [12JY]

ALBANY (NY) TIMES UNION

Articles and editorials

SNAP Must Include Work, Healthy Food Mandates, H3200 [12AP]

ALBECK-RIPKA, LIVIA

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

ALBERT, JENNIFER

Remarks in House

Milken Family Foundation: Milken Educator Award recipient, H10190 [13DE]

ALBERT, KATHRYN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5515 [31JY]

ALBERT, LOTTIE WERNICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3353 [17AP], E481 [17AP]

ALBERTA, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, H32 [9JA]

ALBERTVILLE, MN

Remarks in House

Merfeld, Andy: Central Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, H3840 [9MY]

ALBION, IL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E774 [5JN]

ALBRETT, ADAM

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc. (see S. Res. 685), S6885 [12OC]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc. (S. Res. 685), S6885 [12OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 685, Senate Legal Counsel testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc., S6885 [12OC]

ALBRIGHT, ALAN D.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6051 [6SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2923 [24MY]

ALBRIGHT, JEFFREY

Remarks in House

Claremont, NH: tribute to Ad Hoc Amtrak Platform Committee, E117 [30JA]

ALBRIGHT, LEN

Remarks in House

Congressional Veteran Commendation: recipient, E1635 [11DE]

ALBUQUERQUE. NM

Remarks in House

Martineztown Food Pantry: anniversary, E310 [14MR]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Remarks in House

Albuquerque High School: tribute to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) team, E781 [6JN]

Lollie’s New Mexican Food (business): anniversary, E526 [24AP]

U.S. Border Patrol National Pistol Team: tribute, E1554 [27NO]

ALCAZAR, VERONICA AILLIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E927 [27JN]

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see S. Res. 649), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 766), H1476 [7MR]

American Craft Beer Week: support goals (see H. Res. 884), H3885 [9MY]

American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 567), S4735 [28JN]

Aviation: prioritize and support Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) program for flight crewmembers and Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) for flight attendants (see S. 2935), S2877 [23MY]

Dept. of Education: require institutions of higher education to offer substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services to students (see H.R. 6535), H7686 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (see S. 2678), S2141 [16AP]

——— conduct a family recovery and reunification program to help reunify families and protect children with parents or guardians with a substance use disorder who have temporarily lost custody of their children (see S. 2926), S2836 [22MY]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4284 [21MY]

——— encourage use of family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2924), S2835 [22MY]

——— provide grants to State alcohol and drug agencies to use recovery coaches in hospital emergency rooms (see S. 2609), S1947 [22MR]

——— support development of evidence-based family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2923), S2835 [22MY]

Dept. of HUD: clarify applicability of the Fair Housing Act to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (see H.R. 5724), H3884 [9MY]

Dept. of Transportation: condition Federal highway funding to States on enactment and enforcement of laws charging individuals who drive a motor vehicle, with a child passenger, while intoxicated or impaired (see H.R. 7099), H9448 [26OC]

——— improve controlled substances and alcohol testing (see S. 2848), S2679 [15MY]

——— modify requirements relative to reservation of highway funds for failure to enact or enforce open container laws and repeat intoxicated driver laws (see S. 3252), S5108 [19JY]

Depts. of Education and HHS: provide substance use prevention and treatment grants for institutions of higher education (see S. 2791), S2517 [7MY]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1501 [8MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for development of beerbots or other robot bartenders (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

Health care facilities: develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see S. 2828), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6092), H5152 [13JN]

Medicaid: cover protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder (see H.R. 5789), H3975 [15MY]

——— improve access to care for pregnant and postpartum women receiving substance use disorder treatment in mental institutions (see S. 2922), S2835 [22MY]

——— issue guidance to States to improve care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their parents or guardians (see S. 3429), S6142 [12SE]

Medicare: include screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit (see S. 2900), S2835 [22MY]

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 670), S6732 [9OC]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance (see S. Res. 669), S6542 [4OC]

Native Americans: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (see S. 3060), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 5317), H1652 [15MR]

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Ada Thornton, E1369 [5OC]

——— Alan Osterhout, E1394 [12OC]

——— Albert Francis, E1383 [9OC]

——— Amy Santos, E1479 [30OC]

——— Anne DeBie, E1368 [5OC]

——— Bobby Taylor, E1479 [30OC]

——— Bridget Kaub, E1478 [30OC]

——— Bruce Wareh, E1488 [2NO]

——— Catherine Young, E1423 [19OC]

——— Colleen Pilz, E1410 [16OC]

——— Diane Babcock, E1368 [5OC]

——— Donald Haddock, E1441 [23OC]

——— Donna Segeberg, E1442 [23OC]

——— Doug Daniels, E1479 [30OC]

——— Edward Skelton, E1383 [9OC]

——— Erin Blancett, E1384 [9OC]

——— Gina MacDonald, E1383 [9OC]

——— Gina O’Brien, E1442 [23OC]

——— Gina Walters, E1424 [19OC], E1442 [23OC]

——— Graham Shute, E1424 [19OC]

——— James Russell, E1368 [5OC]

——— Jan McAllister, E1442 [23OC]

——— Janet Cardenas, E1384 [9OC]

——— Jeanne Kulpinski, E1488 [2NO]

——— Jeffrey Frei, E1409 [16OC]

——— Jennifer Shields, E1369 [5OC]

——— John Sims, E1394 [12OC]

——— Josh Juroe, E1369 [5OC]

——— Joti Ghuman, E1383 [9OC]

——— Karen Pesko, E1423 [19OC]

——— Keith Frainie, E1409 [16OC]

——— Kristen Sandberg, E1409 [16OC]

——— Kristine Koch, E1424 [19OC]

——— Lauri McMillen, E1410 [16OC]

——— Leslie Wannall, E1395 [12OC]

——— Less Tait, E1487 [2NO]

——— Linda Hicks, E1423 [19OC]

——— Manuela Almeida, E1394 [12OC]

——— Marilyn Brooks, E1409 [16OC]

——— Monte Kay Yohr, E1394 [12OC]

——— Opjit Ghuman, E1384 [9OC]

——— Patricia Anne Quintana, E1368 [5OC]

——— Paul Stary, E1441 [23OC]

——— Preeti Ghuman, E1487 [2NO]

——— Roberta Lewis, E1442 [23OC]

——— Robin Grisham, E1369 [5OC]

——— Robin Rustan, E1442 [23OC]

——— Robyn Hubbard, E1442 [23OC]

——— Sean Croson, E1395 [12OC]

——— Sheila Cimini, E1368 [5OC]

——— Shelley, Buker, E1396 [12OC]

——— Sherrie Wolfe, E1395 [12OC]

——— Stephanie A. Larcome, E1368 [5OC]

——— Steve Treskes, E1424 [19OC]

——— Tony Kaz, E1395 [12OC]

——— Virginia McCoy, E1384 [9OC]

Dept. of Agriculture authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants: several organizations, H4201 [17MY]

——— Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, H4202 [17MY]

Restoring Community Oversight of Sober Living Homes Act: Catherine Orlando, E1441 [23OC]

——— Deborah Wilder, E1409 [16OC]

——— Deder Barnes, E1424 [19OC]

——— James Etheredge, E1441 [23OC]

Support location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Toni Stein, E1442 [23OC]

Lists

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members, H4202 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (H. Res. 766), E274 [7MR]

Aurora, CO: tribute to Comitis Crisis Center, E1498 [6NO]

Colorado Malting Co.: anniversary, E1296 [25SE]

Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Inc.: tribute, H3690 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants, H4201–H4203 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (H.R. 4684), H5036–H5038 [12JN], E971 [6JY]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse, H9249 [28SE]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (H.R. 5889), H5123–H5125 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

Dept. of HUD: clarify applicability of the Fair Housing Act to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (H.R. 5724), H3843 [9MY], H5182 [14JN], E1368 [5OC], E1383 [9OC], E1394 [12OC], E1409 [16OC], E1423 [19OC], E1441 [23OC], E1478 [30OC], E1487 [2NO]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (H.R. 5218), E280 [8MR]

Fetzer Vineyards (company): anniversary, E299 [13MR]

Lake George, NY: anniversary of Adirondack Winery, E532 [25AP]

Morrisville State College: tribute to brewing program, H5139 [13JN]

Mountain Sun Pub & Breweries (company): anniversary, E1291 [25SE]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance, H8110 [12SE], H9393 [28SE]

Native Americans: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (H.R. 5317), H8159, H8160 [12SE]

Sonoma County, CA: Petaluma Gap named as an American Viticultural Area, E749 [29MY]

Sonoma State University: opening of School of Business and Economics Wine Business Institute Wine Spectator Learning Center, E750 [29MY]

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

Z. Brown Distillery (business): tribute to producing 500th barrel of bourbon, H488 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (S. Res. 649), S6311 [25SE]

American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (S. Res. 567), S4746, S4808 [28JN]

Correctional institutions: reform prison system, S571 [30JA]

Crime: reduce recidivism and increase public safety by promoting successful reentry into society of released prisoners and recovery and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse (S. 1994), S2405 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (S. 2678), S2142 [16AP]

Dept. of Transportation: improve controlled substances and alcohol testing, S6210 [18SE]

Law enforcement: strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S2785 [21MY]

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (S. Res. 670), S6773 [10OC]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance (S. Res. 669), S6546 [4OC]

Native Americans: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (H.R. 5317), S7141 [27NO]

Philipsburg Brewing Co.: Montana Mint (Internet site) Best Brewery in Montana honoree, S2118 [12AP]

Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]

Reports filed

Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2848) (S. Rept. 115–286), S4512 [27JN]

Medicaid Coverage Protections for Pregnant and Post-Partum Women While Receiving Inpatient Treatment for a Substance Use Disorder: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5789) (H. Rept. 115–730), H5091 [12JN]

Remove Prohibition on Certain Alcohol Manufacturing on Indian Lands: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5317) (S. Rept. 115–363), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5317) (H. Rept. 115–703), H4728 [24MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4684, Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act, H5036 [12JN]

H.R. 5317, remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands, H8159 [12SE]

H.R. 5889, Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act, H5124 [13JN]

S. Res. 567, American Homebrewers Association anniversary, S4745 [28JN]

S. Res. 649, recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions, S6308 [25SE]

S. Res. 669, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, S6545 [4OC]

S. Res. 670, Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act anniversary, S6733 [9OC]

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to football team, E1609 [6DE]

ALDEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

Remarks in House

Chicago, IL: call for investigation of Wentworth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, H5204 [15JN]

ALDRIDGE, BRADLEY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2384 [24AP]

ALEJANDRE, ARMANDO, JR.

Remarks in House

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1130 [14FE]

ALEX, JOHN

Remarks in House

Congressional Veteran Commendation: recipient, E1637 [11DE]

ALEX DIEKMANN PEAK DESIGNATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 117), H386, H387 [16JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 117) (H. Rept. 115–516), H403 [16JA]

Texts of

S. 117, provisions, H386 [16JA]

ALEXANDER, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1258 [13SE]

ALEXANDER, LAMAR (a Senator from Tennessee)

Addresses

Trump Administration Goals and Accomplishments: by, S2614• [10MY]

Amendments

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5203 [23JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4431 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5850 [22AU], S5904 [23AU]

Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2629, S2631 [10MY]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7945, S7949 [19DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), S7796 [18DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1956 [22MR]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6063 [6SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4006, S4007 [18JN], S4021, S4040, S4051 [19JN], S4333 [21JN], S4458 [26JN]

Health: improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), S6873, S6881 [11OC]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6099, S6104 [6SE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6148, S6154 [12SE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S972, S981, S1118 [14FE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), S6237, S6259 [18SE]

Appointments

Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE]

Conferee: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

Articles and editorials

Trump’s Tariff Folly, Wall Street Journal, S1334 [5MR]

White House To Cut Back Magnolia Tree Planted by Andrew Jackson, Sarah Kaplan, Washington (DC) Post, S230 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 1922, 2311), S521 [25JA]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Crime: reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S4966 [16JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility (see S. 1232), S4966 [16JY]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2644 [14MY]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S4966 [16JY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S2624 [10MY]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see S. 2278), S1845 [20MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S5005 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1845 [20MR]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7089 [26NO]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1875 [21MR]

Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6818 [11OC]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see S. 2372), S612 [5FE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S7191 [28NO]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S1453 [7MR]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S6630 [5OC]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see S. 2315), S2553 [8MY]

——— increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (see S. 1091), S1790 [19MR]

Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and gun trafficking (see S. 2502), S1846 [20MR]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see S. 3013), S3035 [6JN]

——— require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (see S. 3329), S5582 [1AU]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S6030 [4SE]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2343 [23AP]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: amend (see S. 3388), S5932 [23AU]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S4036 [19JN]

Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see S. 3341), S5582 [1AU]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S5760 [21AU]

——— expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (see S. 2507), S1736 [14MR]

ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (see S. 3266), S5360 [25JY]

Kids to Parks Day: designate (see S. Res. 468), S2141 [16AP]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act: amend (see S. 2827), S3036 [6JN]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S7256 [3DE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 657), S6356 [27SE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 681), S6816 [11OC]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S4734 [28JN]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Retirement Security Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 654), S6342 [26SE]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Multi-State Plan program (see S. 2221), S2440 [25AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Prematurity Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 319), S2794 [21MY]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Taxation: provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S6388 [28SE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 108), S110 [9JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S500 [24JA] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: modernize funding of wildlife conservation (see S. 1613), S1791 [19MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

Country Music Association Day: designate (see S. Res. 644), S6277 [24SE]

Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S2141 [16AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2975), S2924 [24MY]

FDA: reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (see S. 2434), S1164 [15FE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see S. Res. 404), S907 [13FE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see S. 2509), S1452 [7MR]

NIH: advance cutting-edge research initiatives (see S. 2406), S840 [8FE]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 682), S6816 [11OC]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR]

Taxation: facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (see S. 3611), S6924 [13NO]

Cloture motions

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6116 [12SE]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7036 [15NO], S7155 [28NO]

Feldman, Peter A.: nomination to the CPSC, S6209 [18SE], S6270 [24SE], S6292 [25SE]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]

Hunt, Joseph H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S5818 [22AU]

Johnson, Lynn A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5818 [22AU], S5948 [27AU]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6506 [3OC], S6564 [5OC]

Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7210 [29NO]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7213 [29NO]

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7832 [19DE]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S7341 [6DE], S7379 [10DE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2058 [11AP]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S1980 [22MR], S2028 [10AP]

Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146, S1147, S1148 [15FE]

Letters

National policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures: by, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7393 [11DE]

Lists

20 programs that have Hyde protections, prohibiting taxpayer funded abortions, in consolidated appropriations legislation, S1912 [22MR]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4329 [21JN]

Press releases

Report—Individual Insurance Premiums Next Year 40% Lower Under Alexander-Murray, Collins-Nelson Than if Congress Doesn’t Act: Senator Collins, S1752 [15MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, S1905, S1911, S1913, S1920 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]

Appropriations: legislative process, S3974 [18JN], S4325 [21JN], S4359 [25JN], S5808 [22AU]

——— making continuing, S361 [20JA], S8007 [21DE]

Black History Month: observance (S. Res. 413), S1189 [15FE]

Blew, James: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, S4981 [17JY]

Campbell, William L., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S88 [9JA]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5506 [31JY]

China: agreement to designate fentanyl as a controlled substance and make export of such drugs subject to maximum penalty under Chinese law, S7341–S7343 [6DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S3276 [7JN], S6954–S6956 [14NO]

Corps of Engineers: require report on status of returning excess non-Federal funds to non-Federal project sponsors, S4021 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5808, S5810 [22AU]

Dept. of Energy: implement a pilot project to develop a process to reuse spent naval fuel in advance nuclear reactors, S4030, S4031 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), House amendment, S8007 [21DE]

Dept. of Labor: proposed rule to expand access to health care through Small Business Health Plans, S2545 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2315 [19AP]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights, S6468 [3OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1190 [15FE]

——— improve treatment of medical evidence provided by non-departmental medical professionals in support of disability claims compensation (H.R. 1725), S1190 [15FE]

——— include in Veterans Choice Program all veterans enrolled in departmental patient enrollment system (S. 2168), S229 [17JA]

——— protect individuals eligible for increased pension on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices (H.R. 3122), S1191 [15FE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S3974 [18JN], S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031 [19JN], S4325 [21JN], S4359 [25JN], S4889 [11JY], S6148 [12SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5808, S5810 [22AU]

Drugs: provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6469 [3OC]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6149 [12SE], S6176 [17SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6468, S6482 [3OC]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5810 [22AU]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3973, S3974 [18JN], S4021, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031 [19JN], S4325, S4328, S4329 [21JN], S4359 [25JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6148 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4889 [11JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs, S6468 [3OC]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), S5341 [25JY]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), S5473, S5508 [31JY], S5576 [1AU]

Federal agencies and departments: science, research, and technology programs funding, S3974 [18JN]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S4889 [11JY]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S8007 [21DE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S361 [20JA]

Great Smokey Mountains National Park: opening of Foothills Parkway, S6953 [14NO]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S7391–S7393 [11DE]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6468 [3OC]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S361 [20JA]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S1152, S1155 [15FE]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S8007 [21DE]

Insurance: allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exchanges, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies, S1751–S1753 [15MR], S1905, S1911, S1913, S1920 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]

——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6739 [10OC]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6739 [10OC]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S6176 [17SE]

——— proposed rule relative to extending short-term, limited-duration health plans, S2545 [8MY]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S5030 [18JY], S5367 [25JY]

——— imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S1333 [5MR], S3276 [7JN]

ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (S. 3266), S5367 [25JY]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5738 [21AU], S6588 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6588 [5OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S3974 [18JN], S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031 [19JN], S4325 [21JN], S4359 [25JN], S4889 [11JY], S6148 [12SE]

Lexington VA Health Care System, Lexington, KY: designate and name campuses in honor of Franklin R. Sousley and Troy Bowling (H.R. 4533), S1191 [15FE]

Marcus, Kenneth L.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights, S3277 [7JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (S. Res. 404), S1155 [15FE]

Muniz, Carlos G.: nomination to be Dept. of Education General Counsel, S2241 [18AP]

——— nomination to be Dept. of Education General Counsel, unanimous-consent agreement, S1999 [9AP]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (S. 2509), S1454–S1456 [7MR]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (S. 3172), S7766, S7767 [18DE]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S2315 [19AP]

Norris, Mark S., Sr.: nomination to be district judge, S89 [9JA]

Parker, Thomas L.R.: nomination to be district judge, S88 [9JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S2543–S2545 [8MY]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S2083 [12AP]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1156 [15FE]

——— Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S6952 [14NO]

——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S6952 [14NO]

Richardson, Eli J.: nomination to be district judge, S89 [9JA]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S2054 [11AP]

Ryder, John L.: nomination to the TVA Board of Directors, S6951, S6952 [14NO]

——— nomination to the TVA Board of Directors, unanimous-consent request, S6951 [14NO]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

Senate: importance of bipartisanship, S6468 [3OC], S6952 [14NO]

——— legislative priorities, S362 [20JA]

——— legislative program, S1191 [15FE], S6261 [18SE]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S8007, S8008 [21DE]

Stump, Scott: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of Education for Career, Technical, and Adult Education, S5001 [17JY]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1152, S1155 [15FE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), S6259, S6261 [18SE], S6294 [25SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers, S6259, S6261 [18SE], S6294 [25SE]

——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (S. 2334), S502 [24JA]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, S6469 [3OC]

Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7077 [26NO]

Vanderbilt University: tribute to women’s bowling team, S2479• [26AP]

Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S4328, S4329 [21JN]

White House: removal of part of magnolia tree planted by Andrew Jackson from White House lawn, S229 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7627, S7644 [17DE], S7754 [18DE]

Reports

Proposal To Lower ACA Premiums by More Than 40% and Cover 3.2 Million More: Tammy Tomczyk and Kurt Giesa, Oliver Wyman (organization), S1752 [15MR], S1912 [22MR]

Reports filed

Action for Dental Health Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3016), S5618 [15AU]

Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2076), S7241 [29NO]

Career and Technical Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (Childhood Cancer STAR) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 292), S1629 [12MR]

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 1222), S5618 [15AU]

Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2597), S2439 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3482), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS Programs Related to Traumatic Brain Injury and Trauma Research Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education. Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3657), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS State Offices of Rural Health Grant Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2278), S1629 [12MR]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2975) (S. Rept. 115–258), S2923 [24MY]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 382), S2439 [25AP]

Improving Access to Maternity Care Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 315), S7240 [29NO]

Maternal Health Accountability Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1112), S4843 [9JY]

Museum and Library Services Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3530), S7256 [3DE]

Nomination of Barbara Stewart To Be Corp. for National and Community Service Chief Executive Officer: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Brett Giroir To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Health and Public Health Service Regular Corps Medical Director: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Cheryl M. Stanton To Be Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Administrator: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Erhard R. Chorle to the Railroad Retirement Board: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7241 [29NO]

Nomination of Frank T. Brogan To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of Gordon Hartogensis To Be Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., Director: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7241 [29NO]

Nomination of James Blew To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of John F. Ring to the NLRB: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of John Lowry III To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of John P. Pallasch To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Education and Training: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7241 [29NO]

Nomination of Jon P. Peede To Be National Endowment for the Humanities Chairperson: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2391 [24AP]

Nomination of Kenneth L. Marcus To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Marco M. Rajkovich, Jr., to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of Mark Schneider To Be Dept. of Education Institute of Education Science Director: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of Mitchell M. Zais To Be Deputy Sec. of Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Patrick Pizzella To Be Deputy Sec. of Labor: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Robert L. King To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Postsecondary Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7241 [29NO]

Nomination of Scott A. Mugno To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for OSHA: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Scott Stump To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Career, Technical, and Adult Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of William Beach To Be BLS Commissioner: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Opioid Crisis Response Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2680), S2517 [7MY]

Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2315), S2642 [14MY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2554), S5516 [31JY]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act Revision and Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3029), S4843 [9JY]

Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2465), S5618 [15AU]

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 808), S4843 [9JY]

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217) (S. Rept. 115–434), S7925 [19DE]

Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1091), S1629 [12MR]

Summaries

Allow States To Establish Reinsurance Programs, Give States Flexibility To Provide Affordable Health Insurance Options Outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Exchanges, and Continue Cost-Sharing Premium Subsidies, S1912 [22MR]

Animal Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5509–S5511 [31JY]

Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5576 [1AU]

Tributes

Bolden, Carolyn E., S7428 [11DE]

Bush, Barbara Pierce, S2247 [18AP]

Bush, George, S7269 [4DE]

Cochran, Senator, S1333 [5MR], S1892 [22MR]

Corker, Senator, S7325 [6DE]

Crosse, Marcia, S5988 [28AU]

Hatch, Senator, S7768 [18DE]

Jones, Senator, S1155 [15FE]

Kleeschulte, Chuck, S1751 [15MR]

Klotz, Frank G., S297 [18JA]

McCain, John, S6021 [4SE]

McConnell, Senator, S3754–S3756 [12JN]

ALEXANDER COUNTY, IL

Bills and resolutions

Creating American Investment, Redevelopment, and Opportunity Task Force: establish (see S. 2363), S581 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HUD: urge investigation into Alexander County, IL, Housing Authority, S6298 [25SE]

ALEXANDER CREEK, AK

Reports filed

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Bills and resolutions

Pearl (vessel): honor historic abolitionist events and legacy of those involved in the largest slave escape in U.S. history (see H. Res. 1074), H8738 [20SE]

Remarks in House

Alexandria Harmonizers: anniversary a cappella chorus, E1449 [23OC]

Christian Relief Services, Inc.: tribute, E1287 [25SE]

Prince Hall Universal Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Masons: anniversary, E146 [6FE]

ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY

Remarks in House

Thousand Islands Bridge Authority: anniversary, E1156 [17AU]

ALEXEYEVA, LYUDMILA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7383 [10DE]

ALFA BANK JSC

Letters

Nomination of Brian A. Benczkowski to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: several Senators, S4856 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Benczkowski, Brian A.: suitability to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division relative to representation of Alfa Bank JSC in defamation lawsuit concerning possible Russian interference in Presidential election, S4855, S4870 [10JY], S4886 [11JY], S4975 [17JY]

ALFANO, FRANCESCA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E233 [27FE]

ALFORD, CAMERON S.

Letters

OPIC support for regional projects in the Caucasus that exclude Armenia from participation or benefit, H6331 [17JY]

OPIC transfer of Environmental and Social Policy Statement to U.S. International Development Finance Corp., relative to greenhouse gas policy, H6331 [17JY]

ALFRED, STEPHEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E59 [18JA]

AL-HUSSEIN, ZEID RA’AD

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2961 [4JN]

Statements

Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Anniversary, S2962 [4JN]

ALI, RASHEDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E617 [9MY]

ALI, TANVEER

Articles and editorials

4-Block Radius on the West Side Is at the Heart of Chicago’s Opioid Epidemic, H5169 [14JN]

ALIENS see Immigration; Refugees

ALIQUIPPA, PA

Remarks in House

Aliquippa Jr./Sr. High School: tribute to football team, H10323 [19DE]

ALKIRE, KIRK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S809 [8FE]

ALL CIRCUIT REVIEW ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2229), H5573 [22JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2229): Senate amendment, H5573 [22JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2229), S3861, S3862 [12JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2229) (S. Rept. 115–229), S2120 [12AP]

Texts of

H.R. 2229, provisions, S3862 [12JN]

ALL PRO SOLUTIONS (business)

Remarks in House

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H6163 [12JY]

ALL THINGS ARTISTIC MINISTRIES, INC.

Remarks in House

History Alive—Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Program: tribute to honorees, E609, E611 [9MY]

ALL-AMERICAN FLAG ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3121), H9716, H9717 [29NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 115–1044), H9666 [27NO]

Texts of

H.R. 3121, provisions, H9716 [29NO]

ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE (AAGPBL)

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 53), S7242 [29NO] (see H. Con. Res. 143), H9743 [29NO]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 53, anniversary, S7245 [29NO]

ALLAN, AARON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3989 [16MY]

Remarks in Senate

Indiana: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2762 [17MY]

ALLEGIANT TRAVEL CO.

Remarks in House

Safety: call for investigation following 60 Minutes (television show) segment on safety practices and emergency incidents, H3345 [17AP]

ALLEMAN, DARRELL F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E483 [17AP]

ALLEN, BEAU

Remarks in House

Tribute, H656 [29JA]

ALLEN, CHARLIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E828 [12JN]

ALLEN, CHRIS

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6119 [12SE]

ALLEN, DARREN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1187 [4SE]

ALLEN, LONNIE, JR. (CALVIN)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1757 [15MR]

ALLEN, MARC L.

Poems

‘‘First in Freedom,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E419 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E419 [10AP]

ALLEN, MARY LEE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E589 [7MY]

ALLEN, MARYON (a former Senator from Alabama)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S5512 [31JY]

ALLEN, MELANIE

Remarks in House

Patriot League: Scholar-Athlete of the Year award recipient, E705 [22MY]

ALLEN, MINOR J., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E890 [21JN]

ALLEN, NICK

Remarks in House

Morrison, IL: tribute to Morrison High School boys’ track relay team, E847 [14JN]

ALLEN, RAPHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4860 [7JN]

ALLEN, RICHARD W., II (R.W.)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10114 [12DE]

ALLEN, RICK W. (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5741 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7859 [5SE]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H173 [12JA]

Atlanta United FC (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 1179), H10210 [13DE]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see H.R. 613), H1227 [23FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1609 [14MR]

Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H173 [12JA]

China: impose duties on imported merchandise in an amount equivalent to estimated annual loss of revenue from violations of U.S. intellectual property rights (see H.R. 1048), H7920 [6SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of Education: allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 5332), H4694 [23MY]

——— carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H5817 [27JN]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (see H.R. 4508), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of HHS: nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H3576 [25AP]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H7689 [25JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H10587 [21DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5507 [21JN]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5507 [21JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H6463 [17JY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see H.R. 5459), H5094 [12JN]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7743 [3AU]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H9092 [26SE]

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

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H173 [12JA]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H7728 [26JY]

——— clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H5506 [21JN]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7743 [3AU]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9691 [28NO]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3707 [26AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3707 [26AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3148 [11AP]

Labor unions: allow question of representation affecting commerce when fewer than half of bargaining unit members had opportunity to vote in certification elections or no election was held (see H.R. 4327), H1336 [27FE]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H4981 [7JN]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H4981 [7JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H3064 [9AP]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H4739 [1JN]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H1609 [14MR]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Taxation: apply current income tax brackets to capital gains brackets (see H.R. 6179), H7689 [25JY]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]

——— provide deduction for certain charity care provided by physicians (see H.R. 5856), H6264 [16JY]

——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H5286 [19JN]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H4694 [23MY]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H5094 [12JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5104 [13JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H421 [17JA]

Augusta, GA: tribute to Augusta National Golf Club hosting of Masters Tournament, H3084 [10AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3179 [12AP]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), H3967 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7192 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4051 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10146 [12DE]

Dept. of Defense: Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency funding, H5741, H5742 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5741, H5742 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: encourage eligible educational institutions to provide additional information and counseling services to Federal student aid recipients, H7859 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7853, H7859 [5SE]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H3967 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6562 [19JY]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H5105 [13JN]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1527 [13MR], H1745 [21MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5519 [22JN]

Education: importance of workforce development and role of skills-based training programs in sustaining viability of U.S. workforce, H3967 [15MY]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6182 [13JY]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1359 [5MR]

Insurance: modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), H7673 [25JY]

National Bible Week: observance, H9680 [28NO]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H1359 [5MR], H3899 [10MY]

Ray Hendrix Veterans Clinic, Statesboro, GA: designate (H.R. 3946), H4252 [21MY]

Religion: importance and impact of Bible on individuals and on development of American culture, H9680 [28NO]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1685 [19MR]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9169 [28SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to rural communities, H163 [11JA]

Votes: position on missed, H1289• [27FE], H6495• [18JY], H8821• [25SE]

Tributes

Allen, Richard W., II (R.W.), H10114 [12DE]

Barnard, Doug, Jr., H540 [18JA]

Bush, George, H9813 [10DE]

Edwards, Jack, H8180 [13SE]

Graham, Billy, H1276 [27FE]

Miller, Zell, H3877 [9MY]

Reed, Patrick, H3084 [10AP]

ALLEN, TROY

Remarks in House

Jackson Lee, Representative: tribute to staff, E525 [24AP]

ALLEN-McCLOUD, VANESSA

Remarks in House

Northern Indiana Public Service Co.: tribute to Luminary Award recipients, E1230 [12SE]

ALLENTOWN, PA

Remarks in House

Pride in the Park: anniversary, E1210 [5SE]

Queen City Airport: anniversary, E273 [7MR]

Remarks in Senate

Allentown Jewish Community Center: anniversary, S6184 [17SE]

Queen City Airport: anniversary, S5579 [1AU]

ALLERY, COLT E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2663 [15MY], S2716 [16MY]

ALLEVIATING STRESS TEST BURDENS TO HELP INVESTORS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 4566), H1712, H1717 [20MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 4566): consideration (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

Letters

Provisions: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4566), H1712–H1718 [20MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, H1712 [20MR]

Financial institutions: restore FRS authority to stress test nonbanks under certain conditions, allow alternatives to capital for stress tests of nonbanks, and broaden SEC and CFTC authority to require internal testing for certain entities, H1713, H1714, H1716, H1717 [20MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4456, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4566) (H. Rept. 115–601), H1650 [15MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 787, consideration of H.R. 4566, provisions, H1704 [20MR]

H.R. 4566, provisions, H1712 [20MR]

ALLGEIER, SAM

Remarks in House

Salvation Army: Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E592 [7MY], E718 [23MY]

ALLIANCE FOR BIOSECURITY

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]

ALLIED BIOSCIENCE, INC.

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]

ALLISON, ELIJAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1052 [24JY]

ALLISON, JAMES P.

Remarks in House

Nobel Prize: recognition for physiology or medicine, E1393 [12OC]

Remarks in Senate

Nobel Prize: recognition for physiology or medicine, S6705 [9OC]

ALLISON, JIM

Remarks in House

Nobel Prize: recognition for medicine, E1480 [30OC]

ALLISON, RODERICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4745 [5JN]

ALLOW STATES AND VICTIMS TO FIGHT ONLINE SEX TRAFFICKING ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1865), S1795 [19MR], S1865 [21MR], H1301, H1302, H1304 [27FE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 748), H1280 [27FE]

Articles and editorials

All of Us Must Help Beat the Scourge of Human Trafficking. Here’s What You Can Do, H1300 [27FE]

Death of an Open Internet, S1866 [21MR]

Don’t Kid Yourself, Sex Slaves Are All Around Us—And You May Know Some of Them, H1299 [27FE]

How Do You Rescue Women Forced To Walk the Streets at Night? It’s Not Easy, H1300 [27FE]

Once Sold for Sex, She Now Helps Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking, H1300 [27FE]

Police—‘Every 16-Year Old Girl in Fresno’ Has Been Targeted by Sex Trade Recruiters, H1300 [27FE]

She Was a Hospital Worker. He Sold Her for Sex Before, During and After Her Shifts, H1300 [27FE]

To Break the Cycle of Children Sold for Sex, the Legal System Is Trying Something New, H1300 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 1865): consideration (see H. Res. 748), H1265 [26FE]

Cloture motions

Enact (H.R. 1865): motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Letters

Provisions: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]

——— Faiz Shakir, ACLU, S1867 [21MR]

——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]

——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]

——— Stephen E. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S1869 [21MR], H1297 [27FE]

——— World Without Exploitation (organization), H1298 [27FE]

Lists

Organizations and individuals supporting H.R. 1865, provisions, H1295 [27FE]

Memorandums

Provisions: Congressional Research Service, S1856 [21MR]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 1865), S1731 [14MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1871 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Crime: allow enforcement of criminal and civil sex trafficking laws against websites that knowingly facilitate online sex trafficking, H1296, H1302–H1304 [27FE]

Enact (H.R. 1865), H1290–H1305, H1319 [27FE], H3195 [12AP]

——— consideration (H. Res. 748), H1277–H1280 [27FE]

GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1291, H1304, H1305 [27FE]

Impact, H6636 [23JY], H7165 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: clarify that efforts of interactive computer service providers or users to identify, restrict access to, or remove objectionable online material shall not be considered in determining liability of the provider or user, S1829 [20MR], S1869, S1871 [21MR]

Dept. of Justice: investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]

Enact (H.R. 1865), S85–S87 [9JA], S1293 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1401 [6MR], S1660–S1662 [13MR], S1849–S1861, S1864–S1872 [21MR], S2053, S2079–S2081 [11AP]

——— motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1741, S1744, S1759 [15MR], S1773, S1774, S1780–S1783 [19MR], S1799, S1801, S1807, S1816, S1827–S1830, S1833 [20MR]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S1773 [19MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1865, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 115–572), H1220 [20FE]

Statements

Provisions: John F. Clark, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H1298 [27FE]

——— Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook, Inc., H1295 [27FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 748, consideration of H.R. 1865, provisions, H1277 [27FE]

H.R. 1865, provisions, H1301 [27FE]

ALLOWING ALASKA TO IMPROVE VITAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE RURAL ECONOMY (ALLOWING ALASKA IVORY) ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 115–415), S7318 [5DE]

ALLOWING WORKING SENIORS TO KEEP THEIR HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6309) (H. Rept. 115–851), H6587 [19JY]

ALMEIDA, MANUELA

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1394 [12OC]

ALMY, JESSICA

Letters

Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act, H10427 [20DE]

ALONSO, MARIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H422 [17JA]

ALPENA, MI

Remarks in House

Alpena Hockey Association: tribute to girls’ hockey team, E462 [13AP]

ALPENA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Alpena, MI: tribute to Alpena Hockey Association girls’ hockey team, E462 [13AP]

ALPHA, IL

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in House

Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office: designate (H.R. 5737), H8247 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office: designate (H.R. 5737), S7064 [15NO]

Reports filed

Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office, Alpha, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5737), S6387 [28SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5737, Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office, Alpha, IL, H8247 [13SE]

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E808 [8JN]

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.

Lists

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

Remarks in House

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

ALPTEKIN, SERA

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, H7762 [24AU]

al-QAEDA (terrorist organization)

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S.J. Res. 61), S2878 [23MY]

——— authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]

Remarks in House

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, E1098 [26JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy and the Middle East, H8250 [13SE]

AL-ROSS SCREEN PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY (business)

Remarks in House

West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce: Business of the Year award recipient, E197 [15FE]

ALS DISABILITY INSURANCE ACCESS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 379), S7650–S7652 [17DE]

——— unanimous-consent request, S7651 [17DE]

al-SADA, NASSIMA

Bills and resolutions

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (S. Res. 613), S5834 [22AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 613, call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia, S5834 [22AU]

ALSTON, BEVERLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1037 [19JY]

ALTERISIO, WAYNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E886 [21JN]

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY see Power Resources; Renewable Energy

ALTERNATIVES TO OPIOIDS (ALTO) IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2516), S2067 [11AP]

ALTERNATIVES TO OPIOIDS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ALTO) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5197), H5067–H5069 [12JN], H5157 [14JN], E975 [6JY]

Texts of

H.R. 5197, provisions, H5067 [12JN]

ALTMAN, NANCY J.

Appointments

Social Security Advisory Board, H1337 [1MR]

ALTMAN, ROY K.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]

ALTON, IL

Remarks in House

‘‘Small Business Revolution-Main Street’’: tribute to feature on television program, H1377 [6MR]

ALTOONA, IA

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S2547 [8MY]

ALTOONA, PA

Remarks in House

Dye, Melinda: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1246 [13SE]

Green, Gary: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1247 [13SE]

Kline, Michael: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]

Sell, Jerre: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Patient Advocate Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]

Summers, Matthew: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1249 [13SE]

ALTSTOCK, COLLEEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1061 [25JY]

ALVA, FL

Remarks in Senate

Niebrugge, Chasey: Lee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

ALVARADOSMITH (business)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1221 [7SE]

ALVIN, TX

Remarks in House

Alvin High School: tribute to color guard, E633 [11MY]

——— tribute to track and field teams, E776 [5JN]

Alvin Independent School District: tribute to ‘‘The Day’’ of Service project, E1357 [2OC]

Garcia, Lenny: Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1182 [28AU]

Joe’s Barbeque (business): tribute, H6032 [10JY]

Sanchez, Bel: Comcast Corp., Hispanic Hero Award recipient, E1182 [28AU]

ALWAYS FREE HONOR FLIGHT (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2830 [22MY]

ALY, SARFRAZ

Remarks in House

Richmond, TX: OakBend Medical Center Physician of the Year award recipient, E108 [29JA]

ALYCE SPOTTED BEAR AND WALTER SOBOLEFF COMMISSION ON NATIVE CHILDREN see Commission on Native Children

ALZHEIMER’S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, H5161 [14JN], H5222 [15JN], H5366 [21JN]

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: observance, H5161 [14JN], H5222 [15JN], H5366 [21JN]

ALZINA, AMY

Remarks in House

California: 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E453 [12AP]

AMACHE STUDY ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2870) (S. Rept. 115–375), S7087 [26NO]

AMARILLO, TX

Bills and resolutions

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 3222), S5003 [17JY] (see H.R. 5772), H3929 [10MY]

Remarks in House

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 5772), H6221, H6222 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 5772), S6032 [4SE]

Reports filed

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 5772), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5772) (H. Rept. 115–819), H6262 [16JY]

Texts of

H.R. 5772, J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX, H6221 [16JY]

S. 3222, J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX, S5005 [17JY]

AMASH, JUSTIN (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H149 [11JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5200 [14JN]

Committee on Trade Responsibilities (Joint): establish to transfer Office of the U.S. Trade Representative functions and responsibilities to the legislative branch (see H. Con. Res. 14), H5991 [6JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit use of amounts from Asset Forfeiture Fund for DEA Domestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Program (see H.R. 4816), H477 [17JA]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H5022 [8JN]

FDA: strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 2871), H6175 [12JY]

Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H784 [5FE]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H6112 [11JY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H6175 [12JY]

Intelligence services: require Presidents’ annual budget submissions to include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Government (see H.R. 5406), H3507 [24AP]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9442 [23OC]

——— prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see H.R. 7070), H9435 [16OC]

Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (see H.R. 6020), H4848 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H.J. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO]

Congress: require every bill, resolution, and document produced by Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats (see H.R. 5143), H1340 [1MR]

——— require every bill to show the changes the bill makes to the full text of existing sections of law the bill repeals or amends (see H.R. 5142), H1340 [1MR]

Trump, President: disapprove request for extension of certain trade authorities procedures to any implementing bill submitted relative to certain trade agreements (see H. Res. 957), H5580 [22JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 142), H9744 [29NO]

Congress: require every bill, resolution, and document produced by Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats (H.R. 5143), H1341 [1MR]

——— require every bill to show the changes the bill makes to the full text of existing sections of law the bill repeals or amends (H.R. 5142), H1341 [1MR]

Remarks

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H154, H156 [11JA]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H154, H156 [11JA]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H154, H156 [11JA]

Tributes

DeVos, Richard M., Sr., H8181 [13SE]

AMBER ALERT IN INDIAN COUNTRY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 772), H1233, H1234 [26FE], E236 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 772): House amendment, S1968 [22MR]

Texts of

S. 772, provisions, H1233 [26FE]

AMBER ALERT NATIONWIDE ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3461), S7616, S7624 [13DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3461), S7624 [13DE]

Texts of

S. 3461, provisions, S7624 [13DE]

AMBERCROMBIE, ND

Remarks in Senate

Richland Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S6629 [5OC]

AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER (ASC) PAYMENT TRANSPARENCY ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7117 [24JY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7116, H7117 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6138), H7116–H7118 [24JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6138) (H. Rept. 115–831), H6462 [17JY]

Texts of

H.R. 6138, provisions, H7116 [24JY]

AMERICA: THE JESUIT REVIEW OF FAITH AND CULTURE (publication)

Articles and editorials

It Is Time for the Kavanaugh Nomination To Be Withdrawn, S6371 [28SE]

AMERICA CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEANINGFULLY PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND SCIENCE (AMERICA COMPETES) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Energy: establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 5906), H4582 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (H.R. 5906), H5779–H5781 [27JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5906, ARPA-E Act, H5779 [27JN]

AMERICA INVENTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Patent and Trademark Office: extend period to set or adjust certain fees (see S. 2601), S1947 [22MR] (see S. 3416), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 5887), H4283 [21MY]

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Bills and resolutions

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5506 [21JN]

Remarks in House

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 125), H5369 [21JN]

AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS

Press releases

New National Data Reveals the Economic Impact of Museums Is More Than Double Previous Estimates, H6527 [18JY]

AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Bukovac, Robert: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipient, E772 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Jakubiak, Chris (Jake): American Ambulance Association ‘‘Star of Life’’ recipient, S4841 [9JY]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see H. Res. 819), H3147 [11AP]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE

Letters

Dept. of Transportation preemption of State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules, H3675 [26AP]

Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges, H6278 [17JY]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL-CARE NURSES

Remarks in House

Sugar Land, TX: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Surgical Intensive Care Unit Dept., recipient of American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Beacon Award for Excellence, E101 [29JA]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS

Bills and resolutions

National CRNA Week: observance (see H. Res. 702), H553 [18JA]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H3330 [16AP], E479 [17AP]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF POISON CONTROL CENTERS

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8783 [25SE]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS see AARP (organization)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY

Remarks in House

National Suicide Prevention Week: observance, H8163 [12SE]

AMERICAN AVIATOR ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3322), S5582 [1AU]

AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2202 [17AP]

Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act, H652 [29JA]

Remarks in Senate

Mulvaney, Mick: characterization of American Bankers Association address relative to lobbyists, S2404, S2444 [25AP]

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION

Letters

Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges, H6278 [17JY]

AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3024), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 5786), H3934 [11MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E832 [13JN], E1281 [24SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (S. 3024), S3395 [11JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5786) (H. Rept. 115–673), H3934 [11MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3024) (S. Rept. 115–269), S3292 [7JN]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

AMERICAN BENEFITS COUNCIL

Letters

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9251 [28SE]

AMERICAN CARS, AMERICAN JOBS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3324), S5582 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3324), S5610 [15AU], S7125 [27NO]

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Bills and resolutions

National Chemistry Week: designate (see S. Res. 721), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 1129), H9439 [19OC]

Remarks in Senate

Law, Jack: American Nuclear Society fellow designee and American Chemical Society Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology Glenn T. Seaborg Award recipient, S5418 [26JY]

National Chemistry Week: designate (S. Res. 721), S7453 [11DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 721, National Chemistry Week, S7436 [11DE]

AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Herd, David: American Chiropractic Association Chiropractor of Year award recipient, E366 [23MR]

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION

Court decisions

Ms. L. et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’) et al., preliminary injunction blocking family separation and ordering the Federal Government to implement family reunification procedures, S4462 [27JN]

Letters

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, S1867 [21MR]

Citizens’ Right To Know Act, H3793 [8MY]

Community Safety and Security Act, H7933 [7SE]

First Step Act, H10398–H10400 [20DE]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 723), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 906), H4284 [21MY]

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8778 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary (S. Res. 723), S7453 [11DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 723, anniversary, S7437 [11DE]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

Remarks in House

National Stop the Bleed Day: observance, E384 [29MR], E431 [11AP]

‘‘Stop the Bleed’’ training course: tribute, H32, H65 [9JA], E384 [29MR], E431 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

National Stop the Bleed Day: observance, S1835 [20MR], S1941 [22MR]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (organization)

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8778 [25SE]

AMERICAN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Colorado Mesa University: hockey team recipient of American Collegiate Hockey Association National Community Service Award, E1289 [25SE]

AMERICAN CRAFT BEER WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Goals: support (see H. Res. 884), H3885 [9MY]

AMERICAN CUSTOMER INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 115–663), H3781 [7MY]

AMERICAN DAIRY QUEEN CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Madison, SD: tribute to Dairy Queen, S2435 [25AP]

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Diabetes Alert Day: observance, E321 [15MR]

AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1573) (S. Rept. 115–301), S4965 [16JY]

AMERICAN EAGLE DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 553), S4293 [20JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 553, designate, S4284 [20JN]

AMERICAN ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Mitsch, Bill: American Ecological Engineering Society Odum Award for Ecological Engineering Excellence recipient, E850 [15JN]

AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

Remarks in House

Observance, H9533 [15NO]

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

Remarks in Senate

Climate: efforts of fossil fuel industry to deny and discredit science behind climate change, S2378 [24AP]

AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Remarks in House

Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1223 [7SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to rural communities, H163 [11JA], H493 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Convention, S93–S95 [9JA]

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Letters

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act, H5266 [19JN]

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Bills and resolutions

National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see S. Res. 453), S2040 [10AP]

National Principals Month: observance (see S. Res. 674), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1116), H9419 [5OC]

Remarks in Senate

National Principals Month: observance (S. Res. 674), S7141 [27NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 453, National Assistant Principals Week, S2042 [10AP]

S. Res. 674, National Principals Month, S6821 [11OC]

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Factsheets

Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31, H665 [29JA]

Letters

Clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, H117 [10JA]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3190 [12AP]

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H1631 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H661–H671 [29JA], H767 [5FE], H1272, H1273 [27FE], H4586, H4682–H4688 [23MY], E124, E126, E130 [2FE]

Remarks in Senate

Supreme Court: decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, S4466 [27JN]

——— hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, S1262–S1264 [28FE]

AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION

Letters

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2201 [17AP]

AMERICAN FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Amendments

Establish (S. 1322), S5863, S5866, S5867 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 1322), S5866, S5867 [22AU]

Texts of

S. 1322, establish, S5867 [22AU]

AMERICAN FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1322), S5863, S5866, S5867 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1322), S5866, S5867 [22AU]

Texts of

S. 1322, provisions, S5867 [22AU]

AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E321 [15MR]

Gold Star Mothers of Northern California (organization): tribute, E1585 [30NO]

AMERICAN GROWN FLOWER MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 540), S3760 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Designate (H. Res. 413), H7672 [25JY], H7710 [26JY]

Observance, H5510 [22JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 540, designate, S3763 [12JN]

AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

National Skilled Nursing Week: observance, E596 [7MY]

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Amendments

Schools: provide automatic external defibrillator (AED) training and drills for personnel in schools in possession of such devices (H. Res. 35), H10152 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Kingwood High School cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training program, E794 [7JN]

Schools: provide automatic external defibrillator (AED) training and drills for personnel in schools in possession of such devices (H. Res. 35), H10152 [12DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 35, provide automatic external defibrillator (AED) training and drills for personnel in schools in possession of such devices, H10152 [12DE]

AMERICAN HEART MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

Observance (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Observance, H1105, H1106 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 403), S887 [12FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 403, designate, S878 [12FE]

AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE

Letters

Turkish aggression in the eastern Mediterranean region, E307 [13MR]

AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY

Letters

North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act, E794 [7JN]

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Remarks in House

Syracuse Crunch (hockey team): anniversary, E1393 [12OC]

Utica Comets (hockey team): tribute to hosting of American Hockey League All-Star game, H456 [17JA]

AMERICAN HOMEBREWERS ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 567), S4735 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary (S. Res. 567), S4746, S4808 [28JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 567, anniversary, S4745 [28JN]

AMERICAN HOUSING AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE]

AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1449 [23OC]

AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Courts: decision in American Humanist Association v. Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission relative to government endorsement of religion, H1586 [14MR], H7171 [25JY]

AMERICAN INNOVATION $1 COIN ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 770), S4291, S4293 [20JN], H5786 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 770), H181–H183 [16JA]

——— Senate amendment, H5786 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 770), S4293 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 770, provisions, H181 [16JA]

AMERICAN INNOVATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 6756): consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6756), H8106 [10SE]

Enact (H.R. 6756): consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 6756, provisions, H9116 [27SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6756), H8891 [26SE], H9094, H9113–H9118 [27SE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6756, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6756) (H. Rept. 115–957), H8742 [24SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6756, provisions, H9101 [27SE]

H.R. 6756, provisions, H9113 [27SE]

AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN

Bills and resolutions

Taiwan: recognize close relationship with the U.S. and important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship (see S. Con. Res. 40), S3952 [14JN]

Remarks in House

Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, E776 [5JN], E828 [12JN], E831 [13JN], E844 [14JN]

——— recognize close relationship with the U.S. and important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship, E1354 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, S3399, S3401 [11JN]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 40, recognize close relationship of Taiwan with the U.S. and important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship, S3955 [14JN]

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

Remarks in House

College of DuPage: tribute to American Institute of Architects Distinguished Project Merit Award recipients, E3 [5JA]

AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see H. Res. 1166), H9758 [30NO]

Remarks in House

Anniversary (H. Res. 1166), H10163 [12DE]

AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1083 [26JY]

AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT HEROES ACT

Remarks in Senate

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7330–S7332 [6DE]

AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED ROCKETRY (ALSTAR) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5345), H5769, H5770 [27JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5345, provisions, H5769 [27JN]

AMERICAN LEGION

Amendments

Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411, S5412, S5431, S5432 [26JY], S5461 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions

American Legion Week: designate (see S. Res. 617), S5932 [23AU]

Anniversary (see S. Res. 617), S5932 [23AU]

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

Cloture motions

Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411 [26JY]

Letters

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5620 [25JN]

Motions

Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411, S5412 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1059 [24JY]

Buttercase, Zac: Iowa American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E943 [28JN]

Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7125–H7130 [24JY], E1071 [25JY]

Coleman, WI: dedication of All Veterans Memorial, E939 [28JN]

Honor Flight Ephrata (organization): tribute, H4245 [21MY]

Judith Gap, MT: tribute to American Legion Judith Auxiliary Unit 70, E839 [14JN]

Lovettsville, VA: tribute to American Legion Post 1836 on receiving their charter, E1020 [17JY]

Manzanola, CO: dedication of American Legion Post 168 in memory of Justin L. Vasquez, E419 [10AP]

Milan, IL: tribute to American Legion Milan Post 569 baseball team, E1130 [7AU]

National Poppy Day: observance, H4698, H4723 [24MY]

Sikeston, MO: tribute to American Legion Post 114 Riders, E1276 [20SE]

Tribute, H1275 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

American Legion Week: designate (S. Res. 617), S6007 [28AU]

Anniversary (S. Res. 617), S6007 [28AU]

Bishopville, SC: tribute to American Legion Post 29 for unveiling of James D. Heriot statue, S2070 [11AP]

Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), House amendment, S5411 [26JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]

——— mint in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), unanimous-consent agreement, S5462 [30JY]

Michigan: anniversary of American Legion Dept. of Michigan, S2921 [24MY]

Montana: tribute to Korean War veterans, S5262 [24JY]

Pennsylvania American Legion: anniversary, S4841 [9JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 617, anniversary, S5935 [23AU]

AMERICAN LEGION 100th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1182), S5411, S5412, S5431, S5432 [26JY], S5461 [30JY]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 1182), S5411 [26JY]

Motions

Enact (S. 1182), S5411, S5412 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 1182), H7125–H7130 [24JY], E1071 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1182): House amendment, S5411 [26JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S5462 [30JY]

AMERICAN LEGION WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 617), S5932 [23AU]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 617), S6007 [28AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 617, designate, S5935 [23AU]

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

National Library Week: observance, H3101 [11AP], H3161 [12AP]

AMERICAN MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E382 [29MR]

AMERICAN MINERS PENSION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3913), H418 [17JA]

AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1207 [5SE]

AMERICAN MOTHERS INC.

Remarks in House

O’Brien, Jennifer: American Mothers Inc., New York Mother of the Year award recipient, H3495 [24AP]

AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY

Remarks in Senate

Law, Jack: American Nuclear Society fellow designee and American Chemical Society Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology Glenn T. Seaborg Award recipient, S5418 [26JY]

AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

National Nurses Week: observance, H3867 [9MY]

AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY CARBON FEE ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]

Enact (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]

AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

Remarks in Senate

Jones, Matt: American Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year award recipient, S3759 [12JN]

AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Stowers, Ray E.: American Osteopathic Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S6913 [13NO]

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE

Remarks in Senate

Climate: American Petroleum Institute actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S1234–S1236 [27FE]

AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act, S2665 [15MY]

AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY

Bills and resolutions

Education: support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Richland, WA: Laser Interferometer Gravitational Observatory named an American Physical Society historic site, H6178 [13JY]

AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Georgetown, TX: American Planning Association Great Places in America designee, E1518 [13NO]

AMERICAN PROMISE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4253), H95 [10JA], H163, H164 [11JA], E145 [6FE]

AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION

Letters

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act, H8798 [25SE]

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Black Caucus of Health Workers: anniversary, E1317 [27SE]

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]

Remarks in Senate

National Public Works Week: designate (S. Res. 528), S2942 [24MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 528, National Public Works Week, S2940 [24MY]

AMERICAN RED CROSS related term(s) International Red Cross

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Duaime, Bob: American Red Cross Give Life Hero Award recipient, H4290 [22MY]

South Florida Region: anniversary, H655 [29JA]

AMERICAN REVOLUTION related term(s) War

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the site of Kettle Creek Battlefield in Wilkes County, GA, and adjacent property (see H.R. 7077), H9438 [19OC]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see S. 3505), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6108), H5199 [14JN]

Poems

‘‘Born on the Fourth of July,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E993 [10JY]

Remarks in House

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (H.R. 6108), H9775, H9776 [10DE]

Independence Day: observance, H5820 [28JN], E993 [10JY]

Jefferson, Thomas: anniversary of birth, H3213 [13AP]

Remarks in Senate

Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Days, S2956 [4JN]

Reports filed

Preserving America’s Battlefields Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6108) (H. Rept. 115–1040), H9573 [20NO]

Texts of

H.R. 6108, Preserving America’s Battlefields Act, H9775 [10DE]

Tributes

Washington, George, H9146 [27SE]

AMERICAN SAMOA

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: improve air service capabilities (see S. 2348), S521 [25JA]

Citizenship: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5026), H1177 [14FE]

Dept. of Education: provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (see H.R. 6770), H8169 [12SE]

Pacific Islands region: reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories (see H. Res. 1157), H9573 [20NO]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see H.R. 6665), H7750 [10AU]

——— comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (see H.R. 4761), H131 [10JA]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Education: provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (H.R. 6770), H8110 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: Office of Insular Affairs funding, H6445, H6446 [17JY]

Pacific Islands region: reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories (H. Res. 1157), H10068–H10070 [11DE]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H9778–H9781 [10DE], E1137 [10AU]

——— comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (H.R. 4761), H91 [10JA], E22 [10JA]

Reports filed

Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]

Waive Certain Requirements for Naturalization for American Samoan U.S. Nationals To Become U.S. Citizens: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 115–773), H5505 [21JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 1157, reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories of Pacific Islands region, H10068 [11DE]

H.R. 6665, Offshore Wind for Territories Act, H9778 [10DE]

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8784 [25SE]

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION (ASPEN)

Remarks in House

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, E1302 [25SE], E1325 [27SE], E1338, E1346 [28SE], E1431 [19OC]

Remarks in Senate

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, S6336 [26SE], S6382 [28SE]

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ADDICTION MEDICINE

Statements

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9252 [28SE]

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS (ASCAP)

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: congressional oversight of decisions to review, modify, or terminate American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) or Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) consent decree, S6335 [26SE]

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS

Remarks in House

Anthracite chapter: tribute, E186 [14FE]

AMERICAN SPACE COMMERCE FREE ENTERPRISE ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3485 [24AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3485 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2809), H3476–H3489 [24AP], E538 [25AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 2809) (H. Rept. 115–649), H3505 [24AP]

Texts of

H.R. 2809, provisions, H3476–H3484 [24AP]

AMERICAN SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND FRAMEWORK FOR ENTITY (AMERICAN SPACE SAFE) MANAGEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6226) (H. Rept. 115–1106), H10592 [22DE], H10599 [27DE]

AMERICAN THEATRE WING (organization)

Remarks in House

Herzfeld, Melody: Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theater Education Award recipient, E798 [7JN]

AMERICANS FOR FINANCIAL REFORM (organization)

Letters

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H1632 [15MR]

Financial services regulations reform, H1160 [14FE]

AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2443, S2444 [25AP]

AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM (organization)

Letters

Prohibit FAA enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3665 [26AP]

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT related term(s) Disabled

Amendments

Government regulations: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193, H1194, H1195, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

Crime: support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Disabled: protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 5004), H1126 [13FE]

Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]

Employment: require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H974 [7FE]

Government regulations: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE] (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7724 [26JY]

Taxation: expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see S. 3459), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]

Court documents

Enrique Madrinan, Plaintiff, v. Harbour Shopping Center, Inc. and Luza Corp. d/b/a Donut Gallery Diner, Defendants, H1189 [15FE]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H7709, H7710, H7711 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: ensure Americans With Disabilities Act compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]

Employment: require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (H.R. 4972), E153 [7FE]

Government regulations: allow awarding of punitive damages in cases where business owners made no good faith effort to remove barriers to access to public accommodations, H1195 [15FE]

——— clarify use of the term ‘substantial progress’ in remedying violations may only be used when delays to removing barriers to access are due to circumstances beyond the violator’s control, H1196 [15FE]

——— eliminate requirement that notice of violation include specific section of legislation alleged to have been violated, H1198 [15FE]

——— eliminate written notice and waiting period requirements for discrimination claims made due to barriers to access to public accommodations, H1194, H1195 [15FE]

——— prohibit requirement that notice of violation include specific section of legislation alleged to have been violated, H1197 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1147 [14FE], H1183–H1200, H1202 [15FE], E220 [26FE], E225 [27FE], E266 [6MR]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S5397 [26JY]

Reports filed

ADA Education and Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H1192 [15FE]

S. Con. Res. 59, recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens, S7387 [10DE]

S. Res. 487, support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities, S2490 [26AP]

Tributes

Bush, George, S8012 [21DE]

AMERICA’S BLOOD CENTERS (organization)

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]

AMERICA’S COLLEGE PROMISE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

AMERICA’S FINEST FILTERS, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2434 [25AP]

AMERICA’S NATURAL TREASURES OF IMMEASURABLE QUALITY UNITE, INSPIRE, AND TOGETHER IMPROVE THE ECONOMIES OF STATES (ANTIQUITIES) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]

AMERICA’S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3021), S6698, S6701 [5OC]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 3021), S6697 [5OC], S6714 [9OC]

Explanations

Provisions (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC], H8222–H8224 [13SE]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, provisions, S6746 [10OC]

Motions

Enact (S. 3021), S6697, S6698 [5OC]

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: construction of Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, MI, H8227 [13SE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]

——— prohibit building any new, unproven structures for endangered species along the Missouri River, H8226 [13SE]

Dams: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, H8228 [13SE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program, H8226 [13SE]

Enact (S. 3021), H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]

EPA: improve public water systems and enhance compliance with safe drinking water requirements, H8175, H8224, H8226 [13SE]

——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements, H8225 [13SE]

——— reauthorize Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, H8175, H8228 [13SE]

FERC: provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, H8227 [13SE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H8224 [13SE]

Hydroelectric power: modify definition of renewable energy to include hydropower, allow FERC extension of preliminary permits, and establish a schedule following the filing of a licensing application, H8228 [13SE]

Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, H8228 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S6785 [11OC]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6751 [10OC]

Enact (S. 2800), S2801 [22MY], S2862, S2863 [23MY], S3747 [12JN]

Enact (S. 3021): House amendments, S6200, S6212 [18SE], S6697 [5OC], S6703, S6704, S6708–S6712, S6714–S6717 [9OC], S6735–S6737, S6742–S6749, S6751, S6754, S6755 [10OC], S6807 [11OC]

EPA: provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities, S6709 [9OC], S6743 [10OC]

FERC: provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, S6749 [10OC]

Water: require EPA and Bureau of Reclamation agreement on administration of loan program for storage, recycling, and other water supply projects, S6744 [10OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 3021, provisions, H8185–H8221 [13SE]

AMERICORPS see Corporation for National and Community Service

AMERIGO VESPUCCI SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Pallone, John: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E257 [5MR]

AMERIGROUP CORP.

Remarks in House

Georgia (State): tribute to contributions to Georgia Mountain Food Bank, E988 [10JY]

AMES, BUTCH

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1132 [14FE]

AMHERST, MA

Letters

Gun control: Amherst, MA, Amherst Regional Middle School students, H1282 [27FE]

AMHERST, NY

Remarks in House

Red Blazer Men’s Chorus: anniversary, E412 [10AP]

AMIDON, MATTHEW

Appointments

Creating Options for Veterans’ Expedited Recovery (COVER) Commission, S2015 [9AP]

AMIRTHALINGHAM, MEEHA

Remarks in House

Discovery Education and 3M Co.: America’s Top Young Scientist finalist, E1181 [28AU]

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (organization)

Letters

Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3074 [10AP]

AMODEI, MARK E. (a Representative from Nevada)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4657 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, extend and subsequently repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar (see H.R. 4265), H1729 [20MR]

——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H7689 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H132 [10JA]

Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to States to establish comprehensive resources for prescribers to consult when helping patients manage pain and identifying signs of substance use disorders (see H.R. 1375), H1699 [19MR]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H3059 [5AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see H.R. 5171), H3343 [16AP]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H6042 [10JY]

——— carry out a pilot program to improve transportation planning (see H.R. 4241), H4739 [1JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]

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

Depts. of Justice and Education: develop and implement best practices for occupation-specific education for school resource officers (see H.R. 5523), H3342 [16AP]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9758 [30NO]

Drugs: improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 3391), H737 [2FE]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7157 [24JY]

FDA: strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 2871), H4285 [21MY]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for certain limitations on judicial review of agency actions (see H.R. 5468), H3146 [11AP]

Federal employees: permit disabled law enforcement, intelligence, and other safety and security officers and employees to receive the same retirement benefits as if they had not been disabled (see H.R. 3303), H3979 [15MY]

FEMA: provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster (see H.R. 3238), H5094 [12JN]

Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 788), H404 [16JA]

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

Health: ensure coverage for pre-existing conditions and guarantee coverage in individual and group markets contingent on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act repeal (see H.R. 1121), H8727 [13SE]

——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H1729 [20MR]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H4739 [1JN]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H3052 [29MR]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7157 [24JY]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H1336 [27FE]

——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H3210 [12AP]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3835 [8MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3783 [7MY]

Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1119), H9419 [5OC]

Medicare: align physician supervision requirements for radiology services provided by advanced level radiographers with State requirements (see H.R. 1904), H1699 [19MR]

——— coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H1267 [26FE]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 1617), H1543 [13MR]

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

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3798), H1342 [1MR]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H1373 [5MR]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H3064 [9AP]

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 6113), H5199 [14JN]

Roads and highways: require a life-cycle cost analysis for certain projects (see H.R. 5578), H4739 [1JN]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H8727 [13SE]

Sergeant Kenneth Eric Bostic Post Office, Hawthorne, NV: designate (see H.R. 5205), H1476 [7MR]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9758 [30NO]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9758 [30NO]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H5022 [8JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9758 [30NO]

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

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

BLM: convey certain lands to Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), facilitate resolution of environmental remediation and reclamation, resolve potential U.S. liability, and promote economic development in Lyon County, NV (see H.R. 5347), H1727 [20MR]

Carson City, NV: mint coins in commemoration of Carson City Mint anniversary (see H.R. 6221), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior: modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act in Nevada (see H.R. 6299), H5980 [29JN]

Douglas County, NV: promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for sensible development (see H.R. 6676), H7772 [24AU]

Constitutional authority statements

BLM: convey certain lands to Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), facilitate resolution of environmental remediation and reclamation, resolve potential U.S. liability, and promote economic development in Lyon County, NV (H.R. 5347), H1728 [20MR]

Carson City, NV: mint coins in commemoration of Carson City Mint anniversary (H.R. 6221), H5749 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior: modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act in Nevada (H.R. 6299), H5980 [29JN]

Douglas County, NV: promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for sensible development (H.R. 6676), H7772 [24AU]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H4697 [24MY]

Remarks

BLM: promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, NV (H.R. 1107), H391 [16JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4659, H4660 [23MY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4659, H4660 [23MY]

Reno, NV: anniversary, H3400 [18AP]

Tributes

Cashell, Bob, H3584 [26AP]

AMORE, B.

Articles and editorials

For the Love of Carving—Jerry Williams and Chris Miller Earn Governor’s Honors, S7104 [27NO]

AMOS, LAURA AND MILTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E129 [2FE]

AMTRAK

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Transportation: protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Claremont, NH: tribute to Ad Hoc Amtrak Platform Committee, E117 [30JA]

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Gateway Program: funding to expand and renovate the northeast corridor rail line between Newark, NJ, and New York, NY, H1466 [7MR]

Pine Ridge, SC: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336, S5338, S5339 [25JY], S5394 [26JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE], S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3023), S3395 [11JN], S6203 [18SE]

Railroads: long-distance passenger rail routes funding, S5338, S5339 [25JY]

——— require Inspector General to update audit report concerning on-time performance, S5241 [24JY]

Reports filed

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of Joseph R. Gruters to the Amtrak Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Leon A. Westmoreland to the Amtrak Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Rick A. Dearborn to the Amtrak Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S6058 [6SE]

AMUNDSON, SARA

Letters

Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act, H8156 [12SE]

AMY, VICKY, AND ANDY CHILD PORNOGRAPHY VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACT see Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act

ANAGNOS, ARIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1462 [26OC]

ANAHEIM, CA

Remarks in House

Anaheim Union High School District: tribute to efforts to install digital mapping system, establish Cybersecurity Pathway, and create Offensive Security Society, E832 [13JN]

Western High School: tribute to football team, H9658 [27NO]

ANALYTIC-ROOM.COM (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

Children on the Border, E944 [28JN]

ANALYZING AND LEVERAGING EXISTING RX TRANSACTIONS (ALERT) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6688), H7776 [28AU]

ANAPOL, AVERY

Articles and editorials

Dem Lawmaker Looking Into Whether Ryan Violated House Rules by Forcing Out Chaplain, H3730 [27AP]

ANCHORAGE, AK

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: anniversary of Alaska Community Health Aide Program, S7986 [20DE]

Alaska Pacific University: tribute to Nordic Ski Program, S516 [25JA]

Anchorage International Airport: tribute to air traffic controllers, S7923 [19DE]

Lucky Wishbone (restaurant): tribute, S682 [7FE]

Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]

ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY CO. OF MASSACHUSETTS (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Veterans: tribute to Fall Field Day Tour of Duty, S6383 [28SE]

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS (organization)

Remarks in House

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

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

Sears, Jeff: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Monsignor Farrell chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E217 [26FE]

Shaughnessy, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Paul ‘‘Hook’’ O’Malley chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E216 [26FE]

ANDALE, KS

Remarks in House

St. Joseph Catholic Church: express condolences to victims of fire, H5668 [26JN]

ANDERS, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Lancaster, OH: tribute to Lancaster High School students participating in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (organization) competition, E584 [3MY]

ANDERSON, ANDY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2480 [26AP]

ANDERSON, ANGEL

Remarks in House

SpiceSuite (business): District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E790 [7JN]

ANDERSON, ANNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E388 [2AP]

ANDERSON, BARB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1524 [14NO]

ANDERSON, CATHEY

Remarks in House

Energy Northwest (company): CEO Lifesaving Award recipient, H8890 [26SE]

ANDERSON, COLLIN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S2731 [16MY]

ANDERSON, DARIUS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1686 [19DE]

ANDERSON, DAVID L.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

ANDERSON, DEVIN AND SHELBY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1631 [10DE]

ANDERSON, DICK

Remarks in House

Maine: anniversary of Merrymeeting Bay Bald Eagle spotting trip, E1293 [25SE]

ANDERSON, DOUG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1566 [28NO]

ANDERSON, EMMA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1084 [26JY]

ANDERSON, HEATHER

Remarks in Senate

Manatee County, FL: Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2831 [22MY]

ANDERSON, HENRY, SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E74 [19JA]

ANDERSON, HUGH

Letters

Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments, H3895 [10MY]

ANDERSON, JAMES H.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities, S6007 [28AU]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]

ANDERSON, JERRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E850 [15JN]

ANDERSON, JOHN

Remarks in House

Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce: Image Award recipient, E480 [17AP]

ANDERSON, JOHN C.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

ANDERSON, KEEGAN

Remarks in House

Morrison, IL: tribute to Morrison High School boys’ track relay team, E847 [14JN]

ANDERSON, MARLEE

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E984 [10JY]

ANDERSON, MICHAEL P.

Remarks in House

NASA: tribute to crewmembers lost in disasters, E103 [29JA]

ANDERSON, PHYLLIS J.

Proclamations

Tribal Proclamation in Recognition and Appreciation of the Honorable Thad Cochran, S1893 [22MR]

ANDERSON, STUART

Articles and editorials

House GOP Bill Cuts Legal Immigration by 1.4 Million Over 20 Years, H5486 [21JN]

ANDERSON, TESSA

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, H4744 [5JN]

ANDOVER, MN

Remarks in House

Barta, Brett: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association Assistant Head Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]

ANDREAE, TAYLOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9473 [13NO]

ANDRÉS, JOSÉ

Bills and resolutions

Disasters: recognize contributions of chefs to natural disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 1080), H8884 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1187 [4SE]

ANDRETTI, MARIO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E474 [16AP]

ANDREWS, ALICE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9698 [29NO]

ANDREWS, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1259 [13SE]

ANDREWS, BRIAN

Remarks in Senate

Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders: Innovative Florida Principal of the Year Award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

ANDREWS, MASON W.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6630 [5OC]

ANDRINGA, CASEY

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Colorado participants, H1135 [14FE]

ANDRIST, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H608 [21JA]

ANDRUS, CECIL D.

Reports filed

Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Redesignation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4134) (H. Rept. 115–581), H1265 [26FE]

ANDYMARK, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2482 [26AP]

ANFINSON, SUSAN

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H1215 [16FE]

ANFINSON FARM STORE, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2433 [25AP]

ANGELIDES, PHIL

Letters

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1654 [13MR]

ANGUS, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1746 [3JA]

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Animals: limit experimentation on cats (see S. 3780), S7925 [19DE]

——— prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S2924 [24MY]

——— protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H901 [6FE]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S2012 [9AP]

Remarks in House

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H4149 [17MY], H4221–H4223 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H10112, H10146 [12DE]

ANIMALS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6062, S6102 [6SE]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H5703, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7361, S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Appointments

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

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

Articles and editorials

Act Is Broken, S6628 [5OC]

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

My Partner Dustin, H1533 [13MR]

Southwest and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fly Plane to Puerto Rico To Save 62 Pets and Donate 14,400 Lbs of Supplies, E266 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see S. 3196), S4916 [11JY] (see H.R. 4819), H551 [18JA]

Aviation: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

BatWeek: designate (see H. Res. 1136), H9449 [26OC]

Business and industry: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S2012 [9AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H3935 [11MY]

——— establish Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Program and National Livestock Vaccine Bank (see S. 3681), S7241 [29NO]

——— improve land stewardship and soil conservation (see S. 2874), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5188), H1441 [6MR]

——— make disaster assistance available under Livestock Indemnity Program and Livestock Forage Program to Native Americans who own horses for noncommercial use (see S. 2316), S253 [17JA]

——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see S. 3140), S4410 [26JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: carry out a program on service dog training for Armed Forces members with post-traumatic stress disorder or other post-deployment mental health conditions (see H.R. 5918), H4583 [22MY]

——— provide for the award of medals or other commendations to handlers of military working dogs and military working dogs (see S. 2954), S2923 [24MY]

——— recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the Army tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers (see S. Con. Res. 58), S7357 [6DE] (see H. Con. Res. 145), H9820 [10DE]

Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that healthy research dogs and cats are adopted into suitable homes (see H.R. 7268), H10169 [12DE]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (see H.R. 6197), H5580 [22JN]

Dept. of the Interior: declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to these emergencies (see H.R. 7005), H9406 [28SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S3760 [12JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S2877 [23MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses who do not have mobility impairments (see H.R. 6908), H9089 [26SE]

Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]

——— prohibit taking any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife for a trophy in the U.S. and importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the U.S. (see H.R. 5690), H3781 [7MY]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

——— prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6967), H9404 [28SE]

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

FAA: promulgate regulations to prohibit storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes (see S. 2556), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5315), H1651 [15MR]

FDA: expand conditional approval pathway for more animal drugs (see H.R. 5599), H3505 [24AP]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (see S. 2434), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5554), H3441 [18AP]

——— require review of durations of use of approved indications of medically-important antibiotics labeled for use in animals (see S. 3099), S4281 [20JN]

FEMA: amend certain policies relative to entities that receive Federal funds to assist animals impacted by disasters (see H.R. 6131), H5224 [15JN]

Firearms: prohibit possession by, or disposition of a firearm to, a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty (see H.R. 6278), H5974 [28JN]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see S. 2764), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5248), H1542 [13MR]

——— phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 2773), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5638), H3706 [26AP]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 3119), S4344 [21JN] (see S. 3315), S5518 [31JY]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

Forest Service: provide for eligibility of national grasslands for grazing leases and permits (see S. 3325), S5582 [1AU]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see S. 2651), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5472), H3146 [11AP]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]

Morality and ethics: protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H901 [6FE]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 776), H1543 [13MR]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Public lands: reauthorize grazing advisory boards (see H.R. 7074), H9438 [19OC]

Research: limit experimentation on cats (see S. 3780), S7925 [19DE]

——— require review and approval for future research on nonhuman primates (see S. 3773), S7790 [18DE]

Territories: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S2924 [24MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3210), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6362), H6173 [12JY]

——— establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (see H.R. 5875), H4242 [18MY]

——— reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H4242 [18MY]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision (see H.R. 6877), H8884 [25SE]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6784), H8170 [12SE]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

——— remove the red wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife for North Carolina (see H.R. 6119), H5200 [14JN]

——— require delisting of Mexican gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act (see S. 2277), S46 [4JA]

Washington County, UT: amend certain conservation plans to provide for a transportation route (see S. 3297), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5597), H3505 [24AP]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6272), H5974 [28JN]

——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 2990), S2991 [5JN]

——— support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]

World Bonobo Day: designate (see H. Res. 738), H1178 [14FE]

World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S1316 [1MR]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Essays

State of the Union: Bailey Blow, S605 [5FE]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Noah Oppenheim, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, H5700 [26JN]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council and Jaime A. Pinkham, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, H5701 [26JN]

——— several fish and wildlife agencies, H5702 [26JN]

——— Terry Turner, Ed Northern, and Brad Throssel, Trout Unlimited (organization), H5699 [26JN]

FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization: Scott Gottlieb and Steve Solomon, FDA, S5472 [31JY]

Remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act: James Unsworth, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9515 [14NO]

——— Joe Stohr, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9516 [14NO]

Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act: Kitty Block, Humane Society of the U.S., Sara Amundson, Human Society Legislative Fund (organization), and Teresa M. Telecky, Humane Society International, H8156 [12SE]

——— Wildlife Conservation Society, H8156 [12SE]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5700 [26JN]

Organizations supporting S. 2773, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, S2487 [26AP]

Memorandums

EPA Exemption of Pesticides and Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms From Certain Reporting Requirements Under CERCLA: Congressional Research Service, S1925 [22MR]

Motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (H.R. 4819), H6312–H6315 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]

Auburn University: tribute to women’s equestrian team, E773 [5JN]

BB&P Feed & Grain, Inc.: anniversary, E1421 [16OC]

BLM: prohibit funding to issue grazing leases and permits to those not in compliance with certain regulations, H6510, H6511 [18JY]

Business and industry: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, E1075 [26JY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 1406), H4287 [22MY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 6720), H8117, H8118 [12SE]

Conservation Beyond Borders (organization): tribute, E334 [19MR]

Corps of Engineers: prohibit building any new, unproven structures for endangered species along the Missouri River, H8226 [13SE]

Crime: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (H.R. 1494), H4287 [22MY]

——— protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (H.R. 909), H4287 [22MY]

Daulton, H. Clay, III: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E1480 [30OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: add chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, mule, and moose to high-priority research and extension initiatives, H4128, H4129 [16MY]

——— consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]

——— establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]

——— National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program funding, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]

——— reform Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers, H1131 [14FE]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 6197), H8155–H8157 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— report to Congress on potential impact of lethal taking of sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H5704 [26JN]

Dept. of Transportation: clarify commercial driver’s license regulations for rodeo participants, H1275 [27FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Adaptive Sports Equine-Assisted Therapy Program funding, H4977 [7JN]

——— carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (H.R. 2327), H4287 [22MY]

Douglas County, CO: anniversary of Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, E573 [1MY]

Downey, Mycale: Creston, IA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E202 [16FE]

Endangered Species Act: reform, H6467 [18JY]

EPA: clarify and codify regulations relative to the application of solid waste disposal laws to agricultural byproducts and nutrient management, H6382 [17JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186 [14FE]

Explosives: establish a working group to determine ways to develop a domestic canine breeding network to produce high quality explosives detection canines (H.R. 4577), H32–H34 [9JA], E41 [12JA]

FDA: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (H.R. 1587), H3825 [8MY]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), H6237–H6242 [16JY]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H1496 [8MR]

Fish and fishing: clarify that lethal take authority relative to reducing predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species applies to only sea lions, rather than all pinnipeds, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H4591 [23MY], H5696–H5705 [26JN], E934 [27JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), corrections in engrossment, H5706 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), H10085 [11DE]

Florida: tribute to South Florida Water Management District Python Elimination Program, H64 [9JA]

Greeley, CO: anniversary of Weld County Fair, E890 [21JN]

Houston, TX: tribute to Houston Police Dept. K-9 Officer, Rony, E223 [26FE]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Agriculture Committee, E1567 [28NO]

K94Heroes (organization): tribute, H24 [9JA]

Lebec, CA: anniversary of Tejon Ranch, E1524 [14NO]

Loonan, Judy: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E474 [16AP]

Miller, Katie: Illinois Beef Association Outstanding Junior of the Year award recipient, E953 [29JN]

Morality and ethics: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (H. Res. 401), H8153–H8155 [12SE]

Naples, FL: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens TripAdvisor (Internet site) Hall of Fame inductee, E886 [21JN]

National K9 Veterans Day: observance, H1531–H1536 [13MR]

National Park Service: proposed rule allowing sport hunting of certain wildlife in national preserves in Alaska, H4287 [22MY]

Pasadena, TX: tribute to Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Veteran’s Committee, E1324 [27SE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Farm Show, H23 [9JA], H164 [11JA]

Republican Party: wildlife management policies, H5701 [26JN]

Schultz, Ray: Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

Scott County, MS: tribute to Grabuone Outfitters, E188 [14FE]

Shamrock Reins (organization): tribute, H5290 [20JN]

Taxation: extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

Territories: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H4149 [17MY], H4221–H4223 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H10112, H10146 [12DE]

Terrorism: link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, E1481 [30OC]

Tippy Dam: anniversary, E962 [3JY]

Traverse City, MI: tribute to Cherry Capital Airport K-9, Piper, E53 [17JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: modernize funding of wildlife conservation (H.R. 2591), H8133, H8134 [12SE]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the threatened species or endangered species listing of any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a periodic review, H6508, H6509 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to treat New Mexico meadow jumping mouse as an endangered species, H6517, H6518 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to treat Preble’s meadow jumping mouse as a threatened species, H6507, H6508 [18JY]

——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (H.R. 5875), H6625–H6627 [23JY]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9543–H9550 [16NO]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO]

UDAP Industries, Inc.: tribute to petition to waive EPA regulations on bear spray, H493 [18JA]

Western, Chuck: Union County, IA, Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame inductee, E565 [27AP]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (H.R. 4819), S7950 [19DE]

Alaska: tribute to Iditarod dogsled race, S1749 [15MR]

Bruneau, ID: tribute to Colyer Herefords and Angus Ranch, S1944 [22MR]

Burley, ID: tribute to High Desert Milk (business), S7429 [11DE]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Lincoln Park Zoo, S5909 [23AU]

Climate: impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]

——— impact of climate change on wildlife, S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6486–S6488 [3OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]

——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6102 [6SE]

Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA, S1924 [22MR]

FDA: reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), S5472–S5474, S5508 [31JY], S5576 [1AU]

Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (S. 2773), S2487 [26AP]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7368, S7369 [6DE]

National Bison Day: designate (S. Res. 698), S7062 [15NO]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 589), S5312 [24JY]

Polson, MT: anniversary of Valley View Charolais Ranch bull sale and cowherd, S1786 [19MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision, S6628 [5OC]

Weber, Charlotte: Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Breeder of the Year award recipient, S6540 [4OC]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]

World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 420), S1321 [1MR]

Reports filed

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Allowing Alaska To Improve Vital Opportunities in the Rural Economy (Allowing Alaska IVORY) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 115–415), S7318 [5DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4819), S7241 [29NO]

Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]

Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4577) (H. Rept. 115–488), H81 [9JA]

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2773) (S. Rept. 115–430), S7431 [11DE]

Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3119) (S. Rept. 115–400), S7240 [29NO]

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]

Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5556) (H. Rept. 115–954), H8737 [20SE]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

FDA User Fee Programs Relative to New Animal Drugs and Generic New Animal Drugs Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2434), S1452 [7MR]

Gray Wolf State Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 115–487), H18 [8JA]

Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6784) (H. Rept. 115–1012), H9470 [9NO]

Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 224) (H. Rept. 115–735), H5092 [12JN]

Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2603) (H. Rept. 115–562), H1211 [15FE]

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 115–561), H1211 [15FE]

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2764) (S. Rept. 115–442), S7925 [19DE]

TSA Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]

Summaries

Animal Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5509–S5511 [31JY]

Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5576 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 401, call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices, H8153 [12SE]

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 1142, consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9515 [14NO]

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H. Res 961, consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5668 [26JN]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5703 [26JN]

H.R. 2591, Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, H8133 [12SE]

H.R. 4577, Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act, H32 [9JA]

H.R. 4819, Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act, H6312 [17JY]

H.R. 5554, FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization, H6237–H6241 [16JY]

H.R. 5875, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation, H6625 [23JY]

H.R. 6197, Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act, H8155 [12SE]

H.R. 6720, Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act, H8117 [12SE]

H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9543 [16NO]

S. 3119, Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act, H10085 [11DE]

S. Con. Res. 58, recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the Army tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers, S7360 [6DE]

S. Res. 420, World Wildlife Day, S1318 [1MR]

S. Res. 589, National Day of the American Cowboy, S5269 [24JY]

S. Res. 698, National Bison Day, S7058 [15NO]

ANN ARBOR, MI

Remarks in House

Ladies Professional Golf Association: ATHENA International (organization) Organizational Leadership Award recipient, E813 [8JN]

ANNANDALE, VA

Remarks in House

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

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

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Bills and resolutions

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Remarks in House

Donahue, Ian: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E391 [5AP]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette newspaper office, H6064 [11JY]

Kleman, Caleb: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E494 [18AP]

Meinke, Jack: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E901 [22JN]

Smith, Cameron: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E396 [5AP]

Remarks in Senate

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (S. Res. 575), S4955 [12JY], S7493 [12DE]

——— condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S4924–S4926 [12JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 575, commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism, S4954 [12JY]

ANNAPOLIS (MD) CAPITAL GAZETTE

Bills and resolutions

Crime: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette newspaper office, H6064 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (S. Res. 575), S4955 [12JY], S7493 [12DE]

——— condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S4924–S4926 [12JY]

Time (publication): selection of ‘‘Guardians and the War on Truth’’ as Person of the Year, S7492–S7494 [12DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 575, commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism, S4954 [12JY]

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD

Bills and resolutions

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Remarks in Senate

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (S. Res. 575), S4955 [12JY], S7493 [12DE]

Baltimore, MD: tribute to roundtable discussion with local leadership relative to opioid crisis, S6166 [17SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 575, commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism, S4954 [12JY]

ANNISTON, AL

Remarks in House

FEMA: anniversary of Center for Domestic Preparedness, E770 [5JN]

ANOKA COUNTY, MN

Remarks in House

Minnesota: anniversary of 21st Century Bank, H4781 [6JN]

ANOKA RAMSEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Tirbute, H3841 [9MY]

ANSTINE, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E986 [10JY]

ANTARCTIC REGIONS

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: increase presence in polar regions, H9694 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: impact of climate change on Antarctic ice sheet, S2987 [5JN], S7345 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1673 [13MR]

ANTHONY, ZACHARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E444 [12AP]

ANTI-CORRUPTION AND PUBLIC INTEGRITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3357), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]

ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Federal agencies and departments: strengthen and enhance authority to discipline officers and employees for Anti-Deficiency Act violations (see H.R. 6891), H8884 [25SE]

ANTIOCH, TN

Remarks in House

Crime: condemn shooting at Waffle House restaurant and express condolences to friends and family of victims, H3495 [24AP]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of shooting at Waffle House in Antioch, TN, H3689 [26AP]

ANTIQUITIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4797), H403 [16JA]

——— prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress (see S. 3193), S4916 [11JY]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Ironwood Forest National Monument: prohibit funding, H6520, H6521 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress, S7900–S7904 [19DE]

Reports filed

National Monument Creation and Protection (National Monument CAP) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 115–1081), H10335 [19DE]

ANTI-TERRORISM CLARIFICATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 2946), S5864 [22AU]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2946), S2923 [24MY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Treasury: allow for use of certain foreign assets to satisfy certain judgments against terrorist parties, H6617, H6618 [23JY]

Enact (H.R. 5954), H6616–H6618 [23JY]

Enact (S. 2946), H8245 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2946), S5103 [19JY], S5864, S5865 [22AU]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5954) (H. Rept. 115–858), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2946), S4950 [12JY]

Texts of

H.R. 5954, provisions, H6616 [23JY]

S. 2946, provisions, S2926 [24MY], H8245 [13SE]

ANTI-TRAFFICKING TRADE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2308), S187 [16JA]

ANTITRUST POLICY related term(s) Monopolies

Amendments

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3855 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see S. 3404), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6800), H8724 [13SE]

Business and industry: clarify that acquisitions that tend to create a monopsony violate certain antitrust laws (see H.R. 5630), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit consideration of spurious economic efficiencies to justify anticompetitive mergers (see H.R. 5642), H3706 [26AP]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see S. 3569), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6927), H9149 [27SE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

Drugs: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing ability of Dept. of Justice and FTC to enforce existing antitrust laws relative to biologic and biosimilar products (see H.R. 6478), H6649 [23JY]

Employment: limit private antitrust damages against occupational licensing boards and promote beneficial reforms of State occupational licensing (see S. 3598), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6515), H7686 [25JY]

FCC: issue merger review decisions on transfer of control or assignment of any license or authorization expeditiously (see S. 2847), S2679 [15MY]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (see S. 2847), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 5645), H3741 [27AP]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— permit voluntary economic activity by limiting enforcement of antitrust laws (see S. 2491), S1338 [5MR]

Insurance: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see S. 3782), S7925 [19DE]

Medicare: increase hospital competition (see H.R. 7084), H9443 [23OC]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 3214), S4965 [16JY] (see H.R. 5904), H4582 [22MY]

News media: provide a temporary safe harbor from antitrust laws for publishers of online content to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms about terms on which their content may be distributed (see H.R. 5190), H1475 [7MR]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 3404, Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act, S5994 [28AU]

Motions

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3856 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (H.R. 6800), H9101 [27SE]

FTC: ensure mergers involving pharmaceutical companies do not lead to increases in prescription drug prices, H3856, H3857 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3851–H3857 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), motion to recommit, H3856, H3857 [9MY]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 5904), H5188 [14JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (S. 3404), S5993 [28AU]

Business and industry: modify standards for unlawful acquisitions (S. 1812), S2856 [23MY]

——— promote merger enforcement and protect competition through adjusting premerger filing fees, increasing antitrust enforcement resources, and improving information provided to antitrust enforcers (S. 1811), S2855 [23MY]

Economy: enforce antitrust regulations, S2854–S2856 [23MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H3851 [9MY]

S. 3598, Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief and Reform Act, S6820 [11OC]

ANTLE, RICK L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3383 [17AP], H3578, H3579 [26AP], E557 [27AP]

ANTONE, WILLIAM D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1452 [26OC]

ANTONIO, FREDERICA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1142 [10AU]

ANTOS, JAMES P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E804 [8JN]

ANTOSIAK, JIM

Remarks in House

Clayton, GA: tribute to Rotary Club award recipients, E1023 [17JY]

ANWANA, FRANCIS

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 6829), H8726 [13SE]

ANWAR SADAT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 754), H9068–H9070 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 754), S7278 [4DE]

Texts of

H.R. 754, provisions, H9068 [26SE]

ANZALONE, ANNEMARIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9068 [26SE]

APARICIO, MARTA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3263 [6JN]

APODACA, ANGELINA

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E297 [13MR]

APOLONIO HERNANDEZ, CARMELA

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

APOPKA, FL

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 221, H7710 [26JY]

APPALACHIA OPPORTUNITY GRANTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR]

APPALACHIAN POWER CO.

Remarks in Senate

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Flannagan Dam (H.R. 447), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3985, S4006, S4007 [18JN], S4021, S4022, S4039, S4040, S4041, S4042, S4043, S4044, S4045, S4046, S4047, S4048, S4049, S4050, S4051, S4053, S4054, S4055, S4056, S4057, S4059, S4249 [19JN], S4265, S4287, S4288, S4289, S4290, S4291, S4292 [20JN], S4325, S4329, S4333, S4334, S4335, S4336, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4350, S4351 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], H4925, H4926, H4928, H4929, H4930, H4931, H4933, H4934, H4936, H4937, H4939, H4940, H4941, H4944, H4945, H4946, H4947, H4949, H4950, H4951, H4952, H4953, H4954, H4955, H4956, H4964, H4965, H4966, H4968, H4969, H4970, H4971, H4972, H4973, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977 [7JN], H4985, H4986, H4987, H4988, H4990, H4991, H4993, H4994 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development appropriations, H5827 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions

Drugs: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H1651 [15MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2975), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5895), H4283 [21MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN] (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1059), H8169 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Headquarters: relocate (see H.R. 4860), H582 [19JA]

Cloture motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3930 [14JN], S4329 [21JN], S4890 [11JY], H4998 [8JN]

Remarks in House

Drugs: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia, H9249 [28SE]

——— allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H5115–H5117 [13JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H4951, H4955 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], E813, E815, E816 [8JN], E832 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1059), H8181–H8184 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to recommit, H4998, H4999 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), Senate amendment, H5826 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3861 [12JN], S3864 [13JN], S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4353, S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4398 [26JN], S4501 [27JN], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116–S6118, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4886–S4891 [11JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3973 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), unanimous-consent agreement, S4265 [20JN], S4333 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], S4880 [10JY]

Thomas, Tim: nomination to be Appalachian Regional Commission Cochairperson, S1932 [22MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–697), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2975) (S. Rept. 115–258), S2923 [24MY]

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5294) (H. Rept. 115–749), H5092 [12JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H.R. 5294, Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act, H5115 [13JN]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

APPEL, HERB

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6052 [11JY]

APPLBAUM, ISAAC

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1696 [20DE]

APPLE INC.

Remarks in Senate

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S265 [18JA]

APPLE VALLEY, CA

Reports filed

Desert Community Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2365) (H. Rept. 115–1013), H9470 [9NO]

APPLETON, RORY

Articles and editorials

All of Us Must Help Beat the Scourge of Human Trafficking. Here’s What You Can Do, H1300 [27FE]

Don’t Kid Yourself, Sex Slaves Are All Around Us—And You May Know Some of Them, H1299 [27FE]

How Do You Rescue Women Forced To Walk the Streets at Night? It’s Not Easy, H1300 [27FE]

Once Sold for Sex, She Now Helps Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking, H1300 [27FE]

Police—‘Every 16-Year Old Girl in Fresno’ Has Been Targeted by Sex Trade Recruiters, H1300 [27FE]

She Was a Hospital Worker. He Sold Her for Sex Before, During and After Her Shifts, H1300 [27FE]

To Break the Cycle of Children Sold for Sex, the Legal System Is Trying Something New, H1300 [27FE]

APPLETON, SETH D.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Policy Development and Research: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2678 [15MY]

APPOLD, KENNETH

Letters

Corroborative witnesses to Deborah Ramirez allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: William Pittard, Kaiser Dillon PLLC, S6614 [5OC]

APPRENTICESHIP HUBS ACROSS AMERICA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3061), S3906 [13JN]

APPROPRIATIONS related term(s) Budget—U.S.

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7519, S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3110 [11AP]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), S2730 [16MY]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5203 [23JY], H7175 [25JY]

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2970 [4JN], S2994, S2996, S2997 [5JN], S3041, S3042, S3224, S3225, S3226, S3227, S3228, S3229, S3230, S3231, S3232, S3233, S3234, S3237, S3238, S3239, S3240, S3241, S3242, S3243, S3245, S3247, S3248, S3250, S3251, S3252, S3253, S3255, S3256, S3257, S3258, S3260, S3261, S3262 [6JN], S3301, S3302, S3303, S3304, S3305, S3306, S3307, S3308, S3309, S3311, S3312, S3314, S3319, S3320, S3321, S3322, S3323, S3324, S3325, S3326, S3327, S3328, S3329, S3332, S3333, S3336, S3337, S3338, S3339, S3341, S3342, S3343, S3344, S3345, S3349, S3350, S3351, S3352, S3353, S3354, S3355, S3356, S3357, S3358, S3359, S3360, S3361, S3362, S3363, S3364, S3365, S3366, S3367, S3368, S3369, S3370, S3371, S3372, S3373, S3374, S3375, S3377, S3378, S3379, S3380, S3381, S3382, S3383, S3385, S3389 [7JN], S3403, S3595, S3611, S3612, S3613, S3614, S3615, S3616, S3617, S3618, S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3625, S3626, S3627, S3628, S3629, S3630, S3631, S3633, S3634, S3635, S3636, S3637, S3638, S3639, S3640, S3641, S3686, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3690, S3691, S3692, S3693, S3694, S3695, S3697, S3698, S3699, S3700, S3701, S3702, S3703, S3704, S3705, S3706, S3707, S3708, S3710, S3711, S3712, S3713, S3714, S3715, S3716, S3717, S3718, S3719, S3720, S3721, S3722, S3723, S3724 [11JN], S3748, S3767, S3768, S3769, S3770, S3774, S3775, S3776, S3777, S3778, S3844, S3845, S3846, S3847, S3849, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3859, S3860 [12JN], S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3914, S3915, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3920, S3922, S3923 [13JN], S3934, S3935, S3936, S3956, S3957 [14JN], S3985 [18JN], H4556, H4557, H4558, H4559, H4560, H4562, H4563, H4564, H4565, H4566, H4567, H4568, H4569, H4570, H4571, H4572, H4573, H4574, H4575, H4576, H4577, H4578, H4579 [22MY], H4607, H4608, H4609, H4610, H4611, H4612, H4614, H4615, H4616, H4652, H4653, H4654, H4655, H4656, H4657, H4660, H4661, H4662, H4663, H4666, H4667, H4673, H4674, H4675, H4678, H4679, H4680, H4681 [23MY], H4699, H4700, H4701, H4705, H4706, H4707, H4708, H4709, H4710, H4711, H4712, H4713, H4714, H4715, H4717 [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 908), H4602 [23MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567, S5569, S5589 [1AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), S851, S853 [9FE], H1071 [8FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5621, S5622, S5659 [15AU], S5685, S5689, S5697, S5698, S5699, S5700 [16AU], S5713, S5721, S5722, S5723, S5724, S5725, S5726, S5727, S5728, S5729, S5730, S5731 [20AU], S5766, S5767, S5768, S5769, S5771, S5772, S5773, S5774, S5775, S5776, S5777, S5778, S5779, S5780, S5781, S5782, S5783, S5784, S5785, S5786, S5787, S5788, S5789 [21AU], S5814, S5837, S5838, S5849, S5850, S5851, S5852, S5853, S5854, S5855, S5859, S5860, S5861, S5862, S5864 [22AU], S5898, S5900, S5901, S5902, S5903, S5904, S5936 [23AU], H5738, H5739, H5740, H5741, H5742, H5743, H5744, H5745, H5746, H5747 [26JN], H5789, H5791, H5792, H5793, H5794, H5795, H5796, H5797, H5798, H5799, H5800, H5801, H5802, H5803, H5805, H5806, H5807 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 964), H5764 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1077), H8902 [26SE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S6880 [11OC]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (S. 2278), S5313 [24JY]

Dept. of HUD: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (S. 1333), S2884 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2730, S2731 [16MY], H4793 [6JN]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S7438, S7449, S7450 [11DE]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H9391 [28SE]

Dept. of State: modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7600 [13DE], S7628, S7629 [17DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122, S5134, S5202, S5203 [23JY], S5240, S5255, S5273, S5274, S5275, S5276, S5277, S5278, S5279, S5280, S5297, S5298, S5299, S5300, S5301, S5302, S5303, S5304, S5306, S5307, S5308, S5309, S5310, S5311 [24JY], S5339, S5347, S5375, S5376, S5377, S5378, S5379, S5380, S5381, S5382, S5383, S5384, S5385, S5386, S5387, S5388, S5389, S5390 [25JY], S5429, S5430, S5431, S5432, S5433, S5434, S5435, S5436, S5437 [26JY], S5460, S5461, S5462 [30JY], S5499, S5500, S5501, S5502, S5503, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU], H6434, H6435, H6436, H6437, H6438, H6439, H6440, H6441, H6442, H6443, H6444, H6445, H6446, H6447, H6448, H6449, H6450, H6451, H6452, H6453, H6454, H6455, H6456, H6457, H6459, H6460 [17JY], H6502, H6503, H6504, H6505, H6506, H6507, H6508, H6509, H6510, H6511, H6513, H6514, H6515, H6516, H6517, H6518, H6519, H6521, H6523, H6525, H6528, H6529, H6530, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534, H6535, H6536, H6537, H6538, H6539, H6540 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6280 [17JY]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7616, S7624 [13DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3985, S4006, S4007 [18JN], S4021, S4022, S4039, S4040, S4041, S4042, S4043, S4044, S4045, S4046, S4047, S4048, S4049, S4050, S4051, S4053, S4054, S4055, S4056, S4057, S4059, S4249 [19JN], S4265, S4287, S4288, S4289, S4290, S4291, S4292 [20JN], S4325, S4329, S4333, S4334, S4335, S4336, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4350, S4351 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], H4925, H4926, H4928, H4929, H4930, H4931, H4933, H4934, H4936, H4937, H4939, H4940, H4941, H4944, H4945, H4946, H4947, H4949, H4950, H4951, H4952, H4953, H4954, H4955, H4956, H4964, H4965, H4966, H4968, H4969, H4970, H4971, H4972, H4973, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977 [7JN], H4985, H4986, H4987, H4988, H4990, H4991, H4993, H4994 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], S5589 [1AU], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Federal agencies and departments: provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), S7362, S7370 [6DE]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (S. 1425), S68, S69, S72 [8JA]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6133, H6144, H6145, H6148, H6149, H6150, H6151, H6152, H6153, H6154 [12JY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), consideration (H. Res. 989), H6127 [12JY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7438 [11DE], H10175 [13DE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), S7292 [4DE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6361 [27SE]

NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), S7797, S7805, S7806 [18DE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6148, S6153, S6154 [12SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7600 [13DE], S7631, S7636 [17DE], H10539 [21DE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776, S2777 [17MY]

Analyses

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]

Appointments

Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE], H1224 [23FE], H1337, H1338 [1MR]

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

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY], H5788 [27JN], H5984 [3JY]

——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development appropriations, H5827 [28JN]

——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

——— H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7806 [4SE]

Articles and editorials

Conservatives Irate Over GOP’s Spending Hypocrisy, H3109 [11AP]

DACA = Dems Against Common Americans, E98 [25JA]

How To End Senate’s Astonishing Dysfunction, S453 [23JA]

It’s on Republicans To Stop a Shutdown, S121 [10JA]

‘Pay Up You NATO Deadbeats or Else’, H6047 [11JY]

To Pay for Wall, Trump Would Cut Proven Border Security Measures, S83 [9JA]

Trump Finds Unlikely Culprit in School Shootings—Obama Discipline Policies, H1564 [14MR]

Trump to Poor Americans—Get to Work or Lose Your Benefits, H4155–H4157 [17MY]

U.S. Government Is Set To Borrow Nearly $1 Trillion This Year, an 84 Percent Jump From Last Year, H823 [6FE]

U.S. House Approves Measure Taking Aim at Met Council, E595 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2976), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]

AID: prohibit funding for Global Climate Change Initiative (see H.R. 5852), H4138 [16MY]

Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (see H. Res. 1010), H6649 [23JY]

Americorps: making supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 6373), H6195 [13JY]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H1651 [15MR]

——— relocate headquarters (see H.R. 4860), H582 [19JA]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4793), H403 [16JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death and survivor benefits during a Government shutdown (see H.J. Res. 127), H582 [19JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4871), H603 [20JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for training for National Guard and Reserve members and prohibit furlough of such members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4966), H974 [7FE]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

——— provide that activities relative to training and readiness of Reserve components during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the U.S. (see S. 2398), S704 [7FE]

——— restrict use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (see H.R. 5434), H3059 [5AP]

Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (see H. Res. 1007), H6649 [23JY]

Asia Foundation Act: repeal (see H.R. 5947), H4693 [23MY]

BLM: permanently reauthorize Rio Puerco Management Committee and Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program (see H.R. 4968), H974 [7FE]

Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 5572), H3441 [18AP]

——— change calendar period of the Federal fiscal year (see H.R. 5211), H1476 [7MR]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 811), H3094 [10AP]

——— eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 4848), H581 [19JA]

——— exempt Public Accounting Oversight Board funding from sequester (see S. 2817), S2623 [10MY]

——— exempt Securities Investor Protection Corp., funding from sequester (see S. 2816), S2623 [10MY]

——— exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement (see H.R. 5466), H3146 [11AP]

——— exempt standard setting body designated pursuant to the Securities Act from sequester (see S. 2818), S2623 [10MY]

——— exempt State and county payments under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act from sequestration (see S. 2777), S2485 [26AP]

——— modify congressional budget and appropriations process to provide fiscal stability (see H.R. 5214), H1500 [8MR]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 2339), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 5313), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide for legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see H.R. 5442), H3063 [9AP]

——— require annual budget submissions of the President include total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of each element of the Government engaged in such activities (see S. 2631), S2012 [9AP]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (see S. Con. Res. 36, 37), S2262 [18AP] (see H. Con. Res. 128), H6195 [13JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: reauthorize Colorado River System Conservation Program (see S. 2539), S1686 [13MR]

Bureau of the Census: adjust discretionary spending limits for appropriations for 2020 decennial census (see S. 2366), S612 [5FE]

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: extend authorization (see S. 3527), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 5585), H3452 [23AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: prohibit operation of an exercise facility or dining room for Members of Congress during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 7398), H10593 [22DE]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

CBO: study and report on impact of legislation on spending on children (see S. 3074), S3951 [14JN]

CDC: establish Emergency Response Fund (see S. 3161), S4734 [28JN]

Children and youth: require that Federal children’s programs be separately displayed and analyzed in the President’s budget (see S. 3075), S3951 [14JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, technical corrections (see H.R. 7316), H10269 [17DE] (see H.R. 7329), H10335 [19DE]

——— making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 7400), H10609 [2JA]

Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see S. 2472), S1286 [28FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (see H. Res. 1020), H7154 [24JY] (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

Community development: reauthorize certain regional economic and community development commissions (see S. 2508), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5325), H1697 [19MR]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]

Congress: provide that Congress may not recess, adjourn, or consider other matters after August 1 of any year if it has not approved a budget resolution and passed regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year (see S. 2930), S2877 [23MY]

——— reestablish Office of Technology Assessment (see H. Res. 849), H3706 [26AP]

——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see S. 3708), S7319 [5DE]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 3509), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6862), H8742 [24SE]

Continuing: making (see H.R. 4872), H603 [20JA] (see H.R. 4874), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7264), H10168 [12DE] (see H.R. 7397), H10593 [22DE] (see H.J. Res. 125), H404 [16JA] (see H.J. Res. 128), H783 [5FE] (see H.J. Res. 143), H9763 [3DE]

Corps of Engineers: deauthorize a water resources project at Bridgeport Harbor, CT (see H.R. 5432), H3059 [5AP]

Crime: expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (see H.R. 6847), H8737 [20SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize appropriations for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (see H.R. 5316), H1651 [15MR]

——— authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]

——— calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits using the cost of Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion low-cost food plans (see H.R. 5849), H4138 [16MY]

——— grant priority for broadband deployment assistance to areas that are unserved (see S. 2970), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 6073), H5093 [12JN]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see S. 2713), S2321 [19AP]

——— make available additional funds for the Northern Mariana Islands pilot project under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5478), H3147 [11AP]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]

——— reauthorize Acer Access and Development Program (see H.R. 5667), H3741 [27AP]

——— reauthorize and expand grant and loan programs to States, local governments, and tribes to provide clean drinking water, sewage and solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage for rural areas (see S. 2969), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize certain agricultural and other programs (see S. 3080), S3982 [18JN]

——— reauthorize energy programs (see S. 2619), S1947 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (see H.R. 5259), H1542 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (see S. 2839), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5824), H3977 [15MY]

——— reauthorize Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (see H.R. 5022), H1177 [14FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— update Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program (see S. 3103), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 5379), H2040 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorize use of certain funds for combating opioid trafficking and abuse (see H.R. 5546), H3440 [18AP]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 2987), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 5515), H3315 [13AP]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY] (see H. Res. 908), H4582 [22MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (see H. Res. 1019), H7155 [24JY]

——— ensure appropriations bills are considered only as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 813), H3095 [10AP]

——— express that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose a risk to national security and call for Congress to pass defense-related appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year (see H. Res. 984), H5990 [6JY]

——— express that lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security (see H. Res. 1009), H6649 [23JY]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]

——— limit authority of the President to carry out a parade of military forces and hardware unless it is certified that such parade will not affect military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4982), H1074 [8FE]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3159), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 4877), H628 [25JA] (see H.R. 6157), H5361 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN] (see H. Res. 964), H5747 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1077), H8883 [25SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]

——— prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft of Saudi Arabia (see S. 3623), S6964 [14NO]

——— prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see S. 3448), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6840), H8732 [17SE]

——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see S. 2408), S840 [8FE] (see H.R. 4980), H1074 [8FE]

——— reauthorize Mentor-Protégé Program (see H.R. 6875), H8883 [25SE]

——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (see H. Res. 983), H5990 [6JY] (see H. Res. 995), H6263 [16JY]

Dept. of Education: allow States to submit a State management decision and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 6259), H5973 [28JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for the disadvantaged (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]

——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (see H.R. 5096), H1266 [26FE]

——— improve accountability and protect students from bad actors in higher education, specifically in the for-profit college sector (see H.R. 7112), H9460 [30OC]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]

——— provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (see H.R. 6770), H8169 [12SE]

——— require that certain Federal education funds be used for the improvement of security at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5307), H1651 [15MR]

——— revise amounts of discretionary Federal Pell Grant Program funding (see S. 3423), S6059 [6SE]

Dept. of Energy: authorize Office of Science basic research programs (see H.R. 5905), H4582 [22MY]

——— establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 5906), H4582 [22MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]

——— clarify requirements for receiving certain grants through the National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory (see S. 2626), S1948 [22MR]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding to award a grant to study cigar flavors (see H.R. 6529), H7686 [25JY]

——— prohibit Federal funding to award grant for any virtual reality platform designed to teach children in China how to cross the street (see H.R. 6339), H6111 [11JY]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to award a grant for development of any video game (see H.R. 6709), H7870 [5SE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to conduct or support a video contest on the Internet or by means of other media (see H.R. 6253), H5815 [27JN]

——— provide full-year appropriations for Indian Health Service in the event of a partial lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7362), H10510 [20DE]

——— reauthorize, improve, and make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (see S. 2437), S1164 [15FE]

——— reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 5365), H1754 [21MR]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Child Advocate Program (see H.R. 6223), H5748 [26JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5385), H2040 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see S. 3482), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 6748), H7941 [7SE]

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

——— reauthorize Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program (see S. 2830), S2623 [10MY]

——— reauthorize rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program (see H.R. 5429), H3059 [5AP]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see S. 2465), S1286 [28FE]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see S. 2278), S46 [4JA] (see H.R. 5641), H3706 [26AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 7188), H9742 [29NO]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3109), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6776), H8169 [12SE]

——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (see S. 3567), S6770 [10OC]

——— prohibit funding to frontline operational components for procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria (see S. 3377), S5931 [23AU] (see H.R. 5574), H3441 [18AP]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H7919 [6SE]

——— provide emergency funding for port of entry personnel and infrastructure (see H.R. 5619), H3574 [25AP]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see S. 3405), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6992), H9405 [28SE]

Dept. of HUD: authorize appropriations for family unification vouchers for rental housing assistance (see H.R. 5833), H4137 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (see S. 2703), S2261 [18AP]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]

——— enhance Bulletproof Vest Partnership to assist law enforcement agencies in protecting officers (see S. 2868), S2725 [16MY] (see H.R. 6025), H4849 [6JN]

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

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 5185), H1441 [6MR]

——— prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2484 [26AP]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program and require applicants to give hiring preference to veterans and retired police officers as school resource officers (see H.R. 5427), H3059 [5AP]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR] (see H.R. 4909), H732 [30JA]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program and hire retired police officers and veterans as school resource officers (see H.R. 5139), H1340 [1MR]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see S. 2577), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5341), H1727 [20MR]

Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6651), H7742 [3AU] (see H.R. 6856), H8738 [20SE]

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

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6385), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]

——— restore mandatory funding status of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see H.R. 5084), H1226 [23FE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3073), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6147), H5283 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (see H. Res. 996), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: make Reclamation Water Settlements Fund permanent (see S. 3168), S4734 [28JN]

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

——— provide dedicated funding for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program and Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants (see H.R. 4739), H18 [8JA]

——— set aside certain funds for supplementary safety measures and alternative safety measures for railway-highway grade crossings (see H.R. 5033), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate certain funding for hospital care and medical services in non-departmental facilities pursuant to contracts as changes in concepts and definitions for certain budgetary purposes (see H.R. 5805), H3976 [15MY]

——— improve and protect HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) by prohibiting shifting of funds and increase number and expedite hiring of case managers (see S. 2750), S2439 [25AP]

——— making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits and services in the event of a Government shutdown (see S. 2323), S300 [18JA]

——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (see H.R. 6234), H5748 [26JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3024), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 5786), H3934 [11MY]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (see S. 3461), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6350), H6173 [12JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6470), H6648 [23JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: authorize agreements with States and subdivisions providing for continued operation of public lands during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4951), H901 [6FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (see S. 3146), S4512 [27JN]

Drugs: ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 4938), H901 [6FE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see S. 2700), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5545), H3440 [18AP]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]

Earmarks: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (see S. 2330), S467 [23JA]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds made available in the form of an earmark (see H.R. 4818), H478 [17JA]

Economic Development Administration: terminate (see H.R. 6023), H4848 [6JN]

Education Recoupment Trust Fund: establish to recover misused elementary and secondary education funds for the benefit of the affected students (see S. 3390), S5954 [27AU]

Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2975), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5895), H4283 [21MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN] (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1059), H8169 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

EPA: increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements (see H.R. 6818), H8725 [13SE]

——— reauthorize appropriations for national drinking water standards assessment and development (see H.R. 7155), H9568 [16NO]

Essex National Heritage Area: repeal funding authorization sunset and total funding cap (see S. 2570), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5334), H1698 [19MR]

Executive Office of the President: reauthorize Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise (see S. 3165), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6610), H7723 [26JY]

FAA: authorize grants from the small airport fund for construction or improvement of a nonapproach control tower (see S. 3512), S6341 [26SE]

——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6897), H9088 [26SE]

——— reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6014), H4848 [6JN]

FCC: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (see H.R. 4986), H1074 [8FE]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7346), H10336 [19DE]

——— modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see S. 2374), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]

——— prohibit funding for development of beerbots or other robot bartenders (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see S. 2276), S46 [4JA] (see H.R. 5415), H3049 [26MR]

——— require each agency to submit a report relative to nonessential employees after any lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5091), H1266 [26FE]

——— require full transparency and congressional oversight of funding transfers within Federal agencies (see S. 3767), S7790 [18DE]

——— require repayment of wasteful agency spending (see S. 3398), S5991 [28AU]

——— strengthen and enhance authority to discipline officers and employees for Anti-Deficiency Act violations (see H.R. 6891), H8884 [25SE]

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

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5133), H1340 [1MR]

FEMA: extend authorization for National Dam Safety Program (see H.R. 5827), H3977 [15MY]

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

——— reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (see S. 3753), S7586 [13DE]

Forest Service: reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund (see S. 2811), S2594 [9MY]

FRS: bring non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors into the appropriations process (see H.R. 4755), H131 [10JA]

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

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H581 [19JA]

Healthy Food Financing Initiative: reauthorize (see H.R. 5017), H1177 [14FE]

House of Representatives: eliminate any August recess until the House has approved all annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year (see H.R. 7205), H9757 [30NO]

——— implement budget and appropriations process reforms (see H.R. 7191), H9742 [29NO]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

——— prohibit consideration of any legislation that contains earmarks (see H.R. 5369), H1754 [21MR]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 1020), H7154 [24JY]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

Hurricanes: alter Federal share of certain disaster assistance for Puerto Rico in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 6859), H8738 [20SE]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

Immigration: cut Federal funding of sanctuary cities and use those funds for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 5663), H3741 [27AP]

——— establish immigration consumer fraud information hotlines and websites and provide for outreach campaigns on such fraud (see H.R. 6363), H6173 [12JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9430 [12OC]

——— fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines (see S. 3713), S7319 [5DE]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see S. 2464), S1243 [27FE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to implement policy changes in notices terminating temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals (see H.R. 4933), H783 [5FE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2542), S1686 [13MR] (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]

Information technology: ensure Federal funds for construction or acquisition of broadband facilities are not spent in areas where sufficient broadband is already offered or where network deployment is already funded (see H. Res. 690), H169 [11JA]

——— prioritize funding for wireless broadband providers in States that have enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells for fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) (see H. Res. 689), H169 [11JA]

Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (see H.R. 5624), H3705 [26AP]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 3153), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6237), H5814 [27JN]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), consideration (see H. Res. 989), H6110 [11JY]

——— require Presidents’ annual budget submissions to include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Government (see H.R. 5406), H2041 [22MR]

Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see S. 3517), S6342 [26SE] (see H.R. 7277), H10169 [12DE]

Israel: authorize assistance for anti-missile defense systems (see H.R. 5126), H1333 [27FE]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1340 [1MR]

Joint Commission on Budget Process Reform: establish (see H.R. 4911), H732 [30JA]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6964), H9404 [28SE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H8106 [10SE]

——— reauthorize and reform (see H.R. 5170), H1373 [5MR]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 3071), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5894), H4283 [21MY]

Marine Corps: recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (see H. Res. 994), H6263 [16JY]

Maritime Administration: reauthorize certain provisions (see S. 2717), S2321 [19AP]

Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4866), H582 [19JA]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H1651 [15MR]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care, and reduce certain Federal medical assistance percentages and funds (see H.R. 7397), H10593 [22DE]

Members of Congress: condition pay on budget process and stop automatic adjustments, prohibit use of funds for first class travel, ban lobbying by former Members, and require bipartisan support to consider legislation (see H.R. 5946), H4693 [23MY]

——— constitutional amendment to prohibit receipt of compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect (see H.J. Res. 146), H10586 [21DE]

——— hold salaries in escrow if Congress does not adopt a concurrent budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 5465), H3095 [10AP]

——— suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see S. 2327), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4870), H582 [19JA]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3530), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6988), H9405 [28SE]

NASA: authorize programs (see S. 3799), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 5503), H3315 [13AP]

——— redesignate certain facilities (see H.R. 6716), H7919 [6SE]

——— secure technological edge of the U.S. in civil and military aviation and aeronautics (see S. 2977), S2924 [24MY]

——— support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1334 [27FE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6650), H7742 [3AU]

National Endowment for the Arts: prohibit Federal funding to award grant for South Dakota State University Historic Hobo Day (see H.R. 6338), H6111 [11JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: eliminate funding (see H.R. 5046), H1212 [15FE]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see S. 2509), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5210), H1476 [7MR]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 62), S5423 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding for U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 6530), H7686 [25JY]

Navy: recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (see H. Res. 998), H6263 [16JY]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (see S. 3291), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6602), H7723 [26JY]

NIH: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of a universal influenza vaccine (see S. 2438), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5092), H1266 [26FE]

——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (see H.R. 5455), H3095 [10AP]

NIST: authorize programs (see H.R. 6229), H5748 [26JN]

Ohio and Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor: repeal funding limitation (see H.R. 7081), H9439 [19OC]

Pakistan: prohibit funding for assistance and require Dept. of State and AID to transfer funds to the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 2333), S500 [24JA] (see H.R. 4934), H783 [5FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (see H.R. 7102), H9459 [30OC]

——— provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

Poverty: provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in persistent poverty counties (see S. 3537), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 7009), H9413 [2OC]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6085), H5151 [13JN]

Public debt: address rising national debt by encouraging Members of the House to introduce and support legislation to cut at least $100 million from Federal programs each year (see H. Res. 885), H3885 [9MY]

——— provide a process for ensuring the U.S. does not default on its obligations by making permanent authority for Congress to disapprove a debt ceiling increase instead of approving it (see S. 2309), S187 [16JA]

——— recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3700), S7275 [4DE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2571), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5339), H1727 [20MR]

SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see S. 2419), S907 [13FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3072), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 3635), S7050 [15NO]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 3645), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 5084), H1226 [23FE]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see S. 3147), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]

——— prohibit use of funds to develop, test, deploy, implement, or administer Disability Case Processing System (see H.R. 5221), H1501 [8MR]

——— require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress and clarify process for closure of field offices (see H.R. 5431), H3059 [5AP]

Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act: repeal funding limitation (see S. 2441), S1164 [15FE]

Transportation: ensure each State receives a fair percentage of total Federal highway funding (see S. 2403), S840 [8FE]

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

Trump, President: require annual reports on Federal expenditures made to personal business holdings and regulatory actions that financially benefit the President, his businesses, and those of his close family members (see H.R. 5182), H1441 [6MR]

U.N.: establish U.S. policy relative to contributions to U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6451), H6588 [19JY]

——— redirect U.S. funding from U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to other entities providing assistance to Palestinians living in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon (see S. 3425), S6059 [6SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H4242 [18MY]

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: reauthorize (see H.R. 5393), H2041 [22MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY] (see H.R. 6796, 6797), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 7390), H10586 [21DE]

Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, provide funding to States to meet such requirements, and study use of open-source electronic voting software (see H.R. 5147), H1340 [1MR]

Wasteful Defense Spending Reduction Commission: establish (see H.R. 5821), H3976 [15MY]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2329), S467 [23JA]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756, S3757 [12JN], S3933, S3934, S3943 [14JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5412 [26JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5755 [21AU], S5875 [23AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 5515), H6653–H7088 [23JY], H7202–H7637 [25JY]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Cost Estimates

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H40 [9JA]

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act (H.R. 4553): CBO, E65 [18JA]

Explanations

Consolidated Appropriations (H.R. 1625), H2045–H2694, H2697–H2902 [22MR]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Army Stryker combat vehicle funding: several Representatives, H4596 [23MY]

Bipartisan Budget and Appropriations Reform Act: Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H10321 [19DE]

Budget aggregate and allocation revisions: Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H3047 [26MR], H8724 [13SE]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Nancy LeaMond, AARP (organization), H3107 [11AP], H3190 [12AP]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H3190 [12AP]

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act: Representative Frelinghuysen, Committee on Appropriations (House), H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5321, H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5321 [20JN]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Dept. of Agriculture programs funding: Greg Fogel, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, H4878 [7JN]

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H3580 [26AP], H4001 [16MY]

——— Dena R. Diorio, Mecklenburg County, NC, Manager, H4053 [16MY]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3580 [26AP]

——— Marc Egan, National Education Association, H4003 [16MY]

——— Representative Blunt Rochester, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4000 [16MY]

——— several child advocacy organizations, H4002 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth: several Senators, S5891 [23AU]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H4378 [22MY]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4375, H4376, H4377, H4378 [22MY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H4375 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense low-yield nuclear warhead funding: several former defense and foreign policy officials, H4599 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense operations under a continuing resolution: James N. Mattis, Sec. of Defense, S413 [21JA]

Dept. of Education programs funding: Jeff Carter and Sheryl Cohen, Committee for Education Funding, H4879 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization: Marcy Mistrett, Campaign for Youth Justice (organization), E1341 [28SE]

Dept. of the Treasury Capital Magnet Fund funding: several organizations, H4883 [7JN]

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

Early childhood education programs funding: Council for a Strong America, S120 [10JA]

Election Assistance Commission election security grant program funding: several State attorneys general, S5246 [24JY]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1418 [6MR]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H1419 [6MR]

Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges: Hilarie Bass, ABA, H6278 [17JY]

——— Linda Lipsen, American Association for Justice, H6278 [17JY]

FAA programs reauthorization: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9034 [26SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9034 [26SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

Foreign diplomacy and development programs funding: several former military leaders, S121 [10JA]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6316 [17JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6316 [17JY]

Housing and community development programs funding: National Housing Conference, H4879 [7JN]

Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8147 [12SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8147 [12SE]

Intelligence services appropriations: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6130 [12JY]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6130 [12JY]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H9584, H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9585 [27NO]

Navy Virginia-class submarine program funding: Gary Roughead, H5808 [27JN]

——— Jonathan W. Greenert, H5808 [27JN]

——— Michael J. Connor, H5809 [27JN]

——— Robert J. Natter, H5809 [27JN]

Navy Virginia-class submarine program funding through reductions in shipbuilding and procurement programs funding: J. Roy Robinson, National Guard Association of the U.S., H5810 [27JN]

——— Patrick M. Shanahan, Deputy Sec. of Defense, H5810 [27JN]

NIST programs authorization: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8867 [25SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8867 [25SE]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787 [25SE]

——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]

——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788 [25SE]

——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]

——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785 [25SE]

——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785 [25SE]

——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784 [25SE]

——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783 [25SE]

——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788 [25SE]

——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786 [25SE]

——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781 [25SE]

——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]

——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782 [25SE]

——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]

——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785 [25SE]

——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]

——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782 [25SE]

——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786 [25SE]

——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788 [25SE]

——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784 [25SE]

——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783 [25SE]

Prohibit Postal Service funding to allow provision of basic financial services: several banking organizations, H6542 [18JY]

——— several organizations, H6541 [18JY]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association and Chris Jahn, Fertilizer Institute, S7224 [29NO]

——— John Boling, Institute of Makers of Explosives, S7225 [29NO]

——— several organizations, S7224 [29NO]

Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1409 [6MR]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1409 [6MR]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1409 [6MR]

Require metropolitan planning organizations to include locally elected officials: Mark Dayton, Governor of Minnesota, E594 [7MY]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Robert B. Goldberg, Jewish Federations of North America, H39 [9JA]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding: Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H4878 [7JN]

——— Keith Hall, CBO, H4873 [7JN]

——— several religious organizations, H4880 [7JN]

Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act: Todd A. Cox, Monique L. Dixon, and Nicole Dooley, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., H1563 [14MR]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act funding: several veterans and military organizations, S4362 [25JN]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff, E1737 [27DE]

Committee on Appropriations (House) subcommittee chairs and ranking members, E1737 [27DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff, S7899 [19DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5906 [23AU]

Intelligence services appropriations amendments made in order, H6127 [12JY]

Organizations opposed to H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3187–H3189 [12AP]

20 programs that have Hyde protections, prohibiting taxpayer funded abortions, in consolidated appropriations legislation, S1912 [22MR]

Memorandums

EPA Grants Oversight Timeline for Federal Grants to State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators/Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officers (STAPPA-ALAPCO): Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (2004), S2095 [12AP]

Messages

Bipartisan Budget Act Emergency Funding Requirements: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: President Trump, S872 [12FE], H1103 [13FE]

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Continuing: making, H10444 [20DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3005 [6JN], S3886, S3887 [13JN], S4858, S4868 [10JY], H4717, H4721 [24MY], H5782, H5784 [27JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), S270 [18JA], S1886 [22MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5905 [23AU], H5850 [28JN], H7803 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H4794 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5536 [1AU], H6569 [19JY], H7894, H7895 [6SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3930 [14JN], S4329 [21JN], S4890 [11JY], H4998 [8JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

Notices

Intention to object to S. 2374, Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Senator Wyden, S7521 [12DE]

Press releases

Children’s Hospitals to Congress—Kids Can’t Wait, Fund CHIP Now: Children’s Hospital Association, H508 [18JA]

Congress Must Vote No on Farm Bill: Share Our Strength (organization), H4002 [16MY]

Executive Order Relative to Hiring Practices for Administrative Law Judges: Federal Administrative Law Judges Conference, H6279 [17JY]

——— Marilyn Zahm, Association of Administrative Law Judges, H6278 [17JY]

Proposals

Continuing appropriations, H10443 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, H576 [19JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA]

Afridi, Shakil: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H4702 [24MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Air Force: A–10 wing replacement funding, H5742 [26JN]

——— acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (H. Res. 1010), H7647–H7649 [25JY]

——— AIM–120 delta advanced medium-range air-to-air missile funding, H5795 [27JN]

——— conduct core sampling study at Lackland AFB, TX, to determine if any regulated or hazardous substances are present along route of wastewater pipeline replacement project, H4702 [24MY]

Americorps: making supplemental appropriations (H.R. 6373), E1009 [13JY]

Amtrak: Gateway Program funding to expand and renovate the northeast corridor rail line between Newark, NJ, and New York, NY, H1466 [7MR]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia, H9249 [28SE]

——— allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H5115–H5117 [13JN]

Arizona: convening of national convention of States to discuss constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, E25 [10JA]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4871), H596 [20JA]

——— modify U.S. military policy and mission in Afghanistan, H484 [18JA], H1612, H1613 [15MR], H5227 [19JN], E147 [6FE]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (H.R. 2166), H687 [30JA]

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

——— require receipt of additional training under Transition Assistance Program, H7705 [26JY]

Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (H. Res. 1007), H7650, H7651 [25JY]

——— permit to produce, treat, manage, and use natural gas located under Fort Knox, KY, H4657 [23MY]

——— Quantum Information Sciences program funding, H5742, H5743 [26JN]

——— Stryker combat vehicle funding, H4596 [23MY]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (H.R. 3030), H3571–H3573 [25AP], H6315–H6319 [17JY], E493 [18AP], E1030 [18JY]

——— authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), H10546, H10547 [21DE]

Banning, CA: ensure continued receipt of water from conveyance flume, H6383 [17JY]

BIA: construction account funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6445 [17JY]

——— public safety and justice facility construction funding, H6444 [17JY]

BLM: prohibit funding to change existing placer mining plan of operation relative to Alaska environmental mitigation, H6516 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to issue grazing leases and permits to those not in compliance with certain regulations, H6510, H6511 [18JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H906 [7FE], H1106 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H1182, H1207–H1210 [15FE], H1321 [27FE], H1546 [14MR], H1659 [19MR], H3223–H3230 [13AP], H3914 [10MY]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3091 [10AP], H3153, H3157, H3158, H3160, H3162–H3193, H3204 [12AP], H3230, H3307 [13AP], E455 [13AP], E493 [18AP]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3105–H3112 [11AP]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 107), H23 [9JA], H3189 [12AP]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 109), H3174 [12AP]

——— exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement, H3107–H3109 [11AP], H3175 [12AP], E493 [18AP]

——— impact of sequestration, H7706 [26JY]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, H621 [22JA], H792 [6FE]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

——— submission of committee allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels, H3926 [10MY], H9086 [26SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: environmental restoration projects funding, H4928 [7JN]

——— water research and development programs funding, H4929 [7JN]

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

California: water infrastructure funding, H8895 [26SE]

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: extend authorization (H.R. 5585), H8860 [25SE]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), H1105 [13FE], H1133 [14FE], H3966, H3967 [15MY], H4762 [5JN], H5654 [26JN], H7784 [4SE], H9527 [15NO]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7160, H7168, H7175–H7194 [25JY]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (H.R. 1832), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: funding, H5126 [13JN]

Classified information: require congressional notification when any executive branch official discloses top secret information to certain foreign countries, H6148 [12JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, H9604–H9652 [27NO]

——— authorizing appropriations, technical corrections (H.R. 7329), H10515, H10516 [21DE]

Columbus, OH: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority recipient of Dept. of HUD Family Unification Program housing voucher grants, E1589 [30NO]

Committee on Appropriations (House): accomplishments, E1737 [27DE]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, H7704, H7705 [26JY]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H740 [5FE]

——— legislative priorities, H136 [11JA], H422 [17JA], H495, H498, H499 [18JA], H585 [20JA]

——— legislative process, H558 [19JA], H691 [30JA], H792 [6FE], H1763 [22MR], H4787, H4789 [6JN], H5664 [26JN], H6192 [13JY], H6572, H6573, H6577 [19JY], H7674–H7679 [25JY], H7837 [5SE], H7937, H7938 [7SE], H10115 [12DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10322 [19DE]

——— Office of Technology Assessment funding, H4971, H4972 [7JN]

——— prohibit recesses until adoption of a concurrent budget resolution that results in a balanced budget (H.R. 1936), H4149 [17MY]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), H9359 [28SE]

Continuing: making, H136, H161, H162 [11JA], H415, H421, H422 [17JA], H481, H491, H492, H493, H498, H500, H502, H504–H512, H521–H536, H540, H548, H550 [18JA], H558, H559, H564, H573 [19JA], H585, H586, H587, H589–H602 [20JA], H606–H609 [21JA], H611–H620, H621, H622, H623 [22JA], H792, H822–H830, H834–H896 [6FE], H978, H981, H996–H1071 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], H9040–H9047 [26SE], H10444, H10477–H10483, H10485–H10500, H10501, H10506 [20DE], E85, E89, E90 [22JA], E96 [25JA], E152 [7FE], E164 [8FE], E177 [13FE], E208 [23FE]

——— making (H.J. Res. 143), H9765 [6DE]

——— making (H.R. 4872), unanimous-consent request, H594, H601 [20JA], H605, H606, H607, H608, H609 [21JA], H611, H612, H614 [22JA]

——— making (H.R. 7264), H10124 [12DE]

——— making (H.R. 7397), H10590 [22DE]

Corps of Engineers: Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Program funding, H4956 [7JN]

——— clarify Federal/non-Federal cost share of, require approval before constructing additional technologies at, and expedite completion of, Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study, H4829 [6JN]

——— consider historic and national significance of dredging projects when allocating funds, H4926 [7JN]

——— consider water storage when carrying out a water resource development feasibility study, H4816 [6JN]

——— construction account funding, H4925, H4926 [7JN]

——— construction of Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, MI, H4790, H4820, H4821 [6JN], H8227 [13SE]

——— dam rehabilitation funding, H4789 [6JN]

——— expedite completion of repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike in Florida, E849 [15JN]

——— flood control funding, H4966 [7JN]

——— investigation account funding, H4925 [7JN]

——— post-disaster watershed assessment studies funding, H4952, H4953 [7JN]

——— provide greater flexibility and the ability to use a variety of factors in determining financial assurances for certain projects, H4815 [6JN]

——— restore and increase resiliency of public infrastructure in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and continental U.S. damaged as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

——— study modifications to Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam to preserve and enhance recreational opportunities, preserve ecosystem, and maintain flood control, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

Corpus Christi, TX: port widening and deepening project funding, H1273 [27FE]

Crime: expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (H.R. 6847), H8839–H8844 [25SE], E1306 [26SE]

Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces: study collateral misconduct and disciplinary actions brought against survivors of sexual assault funding, H5793, H5794 [27JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H572 [19JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify that adult failure to meet Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program household eligibility requirements will not make household children ineligible, H4190, H4191 [17MY]

——— conduct study to determine impact the Thrifty Food Program has in calculation of Nutritional Assistance Program block grants payable to Puerto Rico, H4191 [17MY]

——— consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]

——— disqualify certain convicted felons from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4191 [17MY]

——— Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding, H3203 [12AP], H10324 [19DE]

——— emergency funding to stop spread of spotted lanternfly in Pennsylvania, H968 [7FE]

——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]

——— establish Office of Tribal Relations and New Beginnings Initiative to match funds invested in educational programs or services for Native Americans, H4221 [18MY]

——— expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work-capable requirements and use E-verify system to assure recipients of training are legal immigrants, H4187, H4188 [17MY]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, H4152, H4153 [17MY]

——— facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]

——— National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program funding, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— National Institute of Food and Agriculture agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]

——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133–H4135 [16MY]

——— provide States the flexibility to contract out administrative functions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4192–H4194 [17MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, H4051, H4055 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

——— Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program funding, H4874 [7JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1275, H1276, H1321 [27FE], H3066 [10AP], H3100, H3104 [11AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3399, H3401 [18AP], H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H3995–H4005, H4046–H4057 [16MY], H4147, H4148, H4151–H4161 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5636 [25JN], H10032 [11DE], H10116–H10120 [12DE], H10274 [19DE], E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E1745 [3JA]

——— Value Added Producer Grant program funding, H4866 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: arthritis research funding, H5739 [26JN]

——— assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of defense security cooperation programs funding, E732 [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H3913 [10MY], H4269 [21MY], H4292, H4367–H4581 [22MY], H4588, H4590, H4593, H4603–H4682 [23MY], H4699–H4722, H4723, H4725 [24MY], H5347 [20JN], H6572 [19JY], E713 [23MY], E726, E727, E728, E732, E733 [24MY], E832 [13JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7699–H7709 [26JY], H7833 [5SE], E1069 [25JY], E1122 [3AU], E1128 [7AU]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 908), H4593–H4603 [23MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), corrections in engrossment, H4722 [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, H5783 [27JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to recommit, H4720 [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (H. Res. 1019), H7150 [24JY]

——— Breast Cancer Research Program funding, H5745 [26JN]

——— CVN–80 aircraft carrier funding, H5805, H5806 [27JN]

——— Cyber Scholarship Program funding, H5802 [27JN]

——— Defense Information Systems Agency funding, H5747 [26JN]

——— Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental funding, H5800, H5801 [27JN]

——— Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency funding, H5741, H5742 [26JN], H5793 [27JN]

——— Defense-Wide Manufacturing Science and Technology program funding for Microelectronics Cybersecurity Center, H9046 [26SE]

——— demolition of facilities closed by prior base realignment and closure rounds funding, H4973 [7JN]

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

——— electromagnetic railgun development funding, H5743, H5744 [26JN]

——— eliminate requirement of strategy to counter destabilizing activities of Iran, H4558, H4559 [22MY]

——— ensure sufficient funding to address drinking water contaminated with perfluorinated chemicals near the former Wurtsmith AFB, MI, H4972, H4973 [7JN]

——— establish a pilot program to train Armed Forces members in mindfulness stress reduction techniques before deploying to combat zones, H4677 [23MY]

——— establish Military Community Infrastructure Program to ease traffic jams around military bases by making public highway improvements, H5792 [27JN]

——— explosive ordnance disposal equipment upgrades and technology enhancements funding, H5801, H5802 [27JN]

——— express that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose a risk to national security and call for Congress to pass defense-related appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year, H6164–H6166 [12JY]

——— express that lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security (H. Res. 1009), H7645–H7647 [25JY]

——— foster innovation, provide for rapid transition of technologies, and support entrepreneurial education and sabbatical programs at defense laboratories, H4655 [23MY]

——— gender advisors, foreign security forces training on how to integrate women in security efforts, and National Defense University research on women’s contributions to security funding, H5791 [27JN]

——— Gulf War Illness Research Program funding, H5744, H5745 [26JN]

——— impact of lack of timely and predictable funding on national security, H7674–H7679 [25JY]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8145–H8150 [12SE], E1255 [13SE]

——— include blast exposure history in service records, E713 [23MY]

——— include dinnerware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4661, H4662 [23MY]

——— include stainless steel flatware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4662, H4663 [23MY]

——— increase flexibility for use of SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs funding for commercialization projects, H4656 [23MY]

——— Joint Surveillance Targeting and Attack Radar System (JSTARS) fleet funding, H7707 [26JY]

——— laser scaling technologies for boost-phase intercontinental ballistic missile defense funding, H5789 [27JN]

——— limit W76–2 warhead modification program funding until submittal of report assessing impacts on strategic stability and options to reduce risk of miscalculation by adversaries, H4560–H4562 [22MY]

——— low-yield nuclear warhead funding, H4599, H4600 [23MY], E1281 [24SE]

——— lung cancer research funding, H5797 [27JN]

——— making appropriations, H162 [11JA], H479, H481, H498, H540 [18JA], H621 [22JA], H685, H690–H725 [30JA], H822–H826, H888–H896 [6FE], H1207–H1210 [15FE], H2019, H2020, H2026 [22MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), Senate amendment, H1071 [8FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5706–H5747 [26JN], H5759, H5789–H5812 [27JN], H5846–H5852, H5966 [28JN], E948 [28JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, H9040–H9047 [26SE], E1316, E1324 [27SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 964), H5759–H5765 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1077), H8897–H8904 [26SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), corrections in engrossment, H5967 [28JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), motion to instruct conferees, H7803–H7806 [4SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), motion to recommit, H5850, H5851 [28JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), Senate amendment, H7803 [4SE]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration weapons activities funding, H4666, H4667 [23MY]

——— National Security Technology Accelerator funding, H5744 [26JN]

——— open air burn pits research funding, H5796–H5798 [27JN]

——— overseas contingency operations funding, H4557, H4558 [22MY]

——— peer-reviewed traumatic brain injury and psychological health research funding, H5850, H5851 [28JN]

——— prohibit funding for procurement or extension of a contract for goods or services from certain foreign telecommunications companies, H5805 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding to contravene existing Federal requirements for meaningful consultation and engagement with tribal communities, H5747 [26JN]

——— prohibit funding to contravene the War Powers Resolution, H5719 [26JN]

——— prohibit funding to end ROTC programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities, H5789, H5790 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding to propose, plan, or execute any additional base realignment and closure rounds, H4994, H4995 [8JN]

——— prohibit funding to sell land and housing units known as Shenandoah Square in Mountain View, CA, H4993, H4994 [8JN]

——— prohibit reduction in workforce at Defense Finance and Accounting Service, H4655 [23MY]

——— provide access to training manuals, emergency guidance, and other training publications on mobile telephone applications, H4677 [23MY]

——— provide estimate of projected life cycle costs of each type of nuclear weapon and delivery platform, H4559, H4560 [22MY]

——— provide flexibility to provide technical assistance by U.S. military women to military women in other countries combating violence as a weapon of war, terrorism, human trafficking, or narcotics trafficking, H5738, H5739 [26JN]

——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (H. Res. 995), H6285–H6289 [17JY]

——— recognize importance of Dover AFB, DE, H4676 [23MY]

——— report on existing incentive programs for cost-saving ideas and how to expand and streamline such programs to reward personnel who improve efficiency, H4598 [23MY]

——— report to Congress on environmental restoration efforts to address groundwater contamination from defense-related activities, H4655 [23MY]

——— Rome Lab funding, H5966 [28JN]

——— Sexual Assault Special Victims’s Counsel Program funding, H5803 [27JN]

——— Special Operations Forces funding, H5796 [27JN]

——— STARBASE program funding, H5739 [26JN]

——— study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]

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

——— Tomahawk cruise missile funding, H5791, H5792 [27JN]

——— training and retention of cybersecurity professionals funding, H5792, H5793 [27JN]

——— triple-negative breast cancer research funding, H5799 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer, H9044 [26SE]

——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (H.R. 5096), E219 [26FE]

——— prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, H7804 [4SE]

——— provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (H.R. 6770), H8110 [12SE]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Manufacturing Office funding, H4931 [7JN]

——— Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) funding, H4939, H4940 [7JN]

——— Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development funding, H4934–H4936 [7JN]

——— authorize Office of Science basic research programs (H.R. 5905), H5771–H5779 [27JN]

——— Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response program funding, H4933 [7JN]

——— Defense-Related Uranium Mines Program funding, H4945 [7JN]

——— electric power grid cybersecurity funding, H4965 [7JN]

——— electricity delivery program funding, H4933 [7JN]

——— Environmental Justice Program funding to address environmental concerns in both urban and rural settings, H4940 [7JN]

——— establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (H.R. 5906), H5779–H5781 [27JN]

——— Hanford, WA, nuclear waste storage site cleanup funding, H3891 [10MY]

——— Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project funding, H4904 [7JN]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration defense nuclear nonproliferation funding, H4944, H4945 [7JN]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration defense nuclear nonproliferation funding through reduction of W76–2 warhead modification program funding, H4941–H4944 [7JN]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4966 [7JN]

——— National Renewable Energy Laboratory funding, H4965 [7JN]

——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy linear generator technology funding, H4964 [7JN]

——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy offshore wind job training grants funding, H4932 [7JN]

——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy SuperTruck II program funding, H4930 [7JN]

——— Office of Fossil Energy solid oxide fuel cell research technology funding, H4934 [7JN]

——— Office of Nuclear Energy construction of versatile reactor-based fast neutron source funding, H4933, H4934 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for purchase of heavy water from Iran, H4954, H4955 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to sell transmission assets of Bonneville Power Administration, Southwestern Power Administration, Western Area Power Administration, and TVA, H4950 [7JN], E813 [8JN]

——— reduce salary of Western Area Power Administration Administrator Mark Gabriel, pursuant to House of Representatives’ Holman Rule allowing such reduction, H4946, H4947 [7JN]

——— research and grants funding for innovation in safe and secure storage, treatment, transportation, and disposal of spent nuclear fuel from civilian nuclear reactors, H4936, H4937 [7JN]

——— science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs for minorities funding, H4953 [7JN]

——— Water Powers Technologies Office marine and hydrokinetic energy research and technologies funding, H4930, H4931 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Grant Program, H3436 [18AP]

——— appropriate funds for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (H.R. 3495), H5110 [13JN]

——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (H.R. 6174), E882 [21JN]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, H614 [22JA], H824, H826, H891, H893–H895 [6FE]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (H.R. 4820), H499, H506, H507, H533 [18JA]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H482 [18JA], H656 [29JA], H824, H892–H895 [6FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759–H8789 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (H.R. 5385), H6600–H6602 [23JY], E1062 [25JY]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 5329), H5057–H5059 [12JN]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 2410), H1240–H1243 [26FE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), H10052–H10054, H10056 [11DE]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (H.R. 5641), H9536 [15NO]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (S. 2278), H10286–H10288 [19DE]

——— survey organizations that provide substance use treatment services and submit plan to Congress to appropriate resources to address inadequacies in services or funding identified in survey, H5566, H5567 [22JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR], H10092 [11DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE]

——— provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (H.R. 1486), H38–H40 [9JA]

——— transfer of funds from FEMA to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to upgrade detention facilities, H8162 [12SE], H8182 [13SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H1573–H1576 [14MR]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), Senate amendment, H4793–H4798 [6JN]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), H1233, H1234 [26FE], E236 [27FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), H10396–H10401 [20DE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program, H2018 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1489–H1494 [8MR], H1553, H1559–H1566, H1586, H1587 [14MR], H1613, H1617, H1623 [15MR], H1702 [20MR], E347 [20MR]

——— reauthorize Sex Offender Management Assistance Program and U.S. Marshals Service program providing Federal assistance for violations of sex offender registration requirements, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H1574 [14MR], H9390 [28SE], E1341 [28SE], E1356 [2OC], E1459 [26OC]

Dept. of State: anniversary of President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), H10108 [12DE]

——— extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H7705, H7706 [26JY]

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

——— importance of Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism in war on terrorism, E1529 [15NO]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), H10548–H10550 [21DE]

——— President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding, H7161 [25JY]

——— refugee resettlement agencies funding, H10115 [12DE]

Dept. of the Interior: Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program funding for Appalachian States through reductions in EPA operating account funding, H6443, H6444 [17JY]

——— Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program funding, H6381 [17JY]

——— Delaware River Basin Restoration Program funding through reductions in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service construction funding, H6435, H6436 [17JY]

——— Historic Preservation Fund competitive grants funding for the survey and nomination of properties to the National Register of Historic Places and as National Historic Landmarks, H6437, H6438 [17JY]

——— Office of Inspector General funding, H6449 [17JY]

——— Office of Insular Affairs funding, H6445, H6446 [17JY]

——— Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation funding, H6450 [17JY]

——— Payment in Lieu of Taxes program funding, H7895 [6SE]

——— prohibit funding to implement California Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan relative to New Melones reservoir, H6521–H6523 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to redirect Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act allocated funds, H6511 [18JY]

——— Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act administrative expenses account funding, H6449 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3354), H481 [18JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6270, H6272, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6497–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], E1028, E1029 [18JY], E1055 [24JY], E1066 [25JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6274–H6282 [17JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to instruct conferees, H7895 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to recommit, H6569–H6571 [19JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), Senate amendment, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions funding, H6532 [18JY]

——— financial impact of pyrrhotite in concrete home foundations study funding, H6530, H6531 [18JY]

——— Native American Community Development Financial Institutions Assistance Program funding, H6531 [18JY]

Dept. of Transportation: conduct study of potential impacts of significantly delayed, significantly diminished, or completely failed delivery of Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), H3657 [26AP]

——— ensure terrorists and criminal organizations are not able to register aircraft in the U.S., H3680 [26AP]

——— Essential Air Service program funding, H3593 [26AP], H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— pre-disaster mitigation assistance funding, H9036, H9038 [26SE]

——— provide cost-benefit analysis to Congress on changes to baggage reporting requirements, H3657 [26AP]

——— provide dedicated funding for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program and Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants (H.R. 4739), E8 [8JA]

——— require airlines to create and make available a document outlining air passenger rights when flight diversions occur, H3656 [26AP]

——— review and revise air travel regulations to improve assistance for individuals with disabilities, H3656 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Adaptive Sports Equine-Assisted Therapy Program funding, H4977 [7JN]

——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry educational outreach funding, H4974 [7JN]

——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry funding, H4976, H4977 [7JN]

——— create an opioid abuse health care kit for community health centers, H4986, H4987 [8JN]

——— designate certain funding for hospital care and medical services in non-departmental facilities pursuant to contracts as changes in concepts and definitions for certain budgetary purposes (H.R. 5805), H3998 [16MY], H4866 [7JN]

——— develop hospice care standards tailored to the needs of combat veterans, H4975 [7JN]

——— Electronic Health Record Modernization Program funding, H4867 [7JN]

——— ensure health care providers at VA medical facilities complete a continuing education course in pain management, H4987 [8JN]

——— ensure the VA phone system allows veterans to directly call their local community-based outpatient center for appointments, H4975, H4976 [7JN]

——— homeless veterans programs funding, H4990, H4991, H4994 [8JN]

——— mental health and suicide prevention programs funding, H4976 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce proposed rule relative to injured or amputee veteran’s ability to select prosthetist or orthotist of choice whether employed by VA or on contract with VA, H4993 [8JN]

——— report on delinquent payments to vendors and contractors, H4987, H4988 [8JN]

——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (H.R. 6234), E918 [26JN]

——— Supportive Services for Veteran Families funding, H4991, H4992 [8JN]

——— Veterans Transportation Program funding, H4986 [8JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E832 [13JN], E1281 [24SE]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (H.R. 6350), H6121 [12JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2022, H2025 [22MR], H7803–H7806 [4SE], H8897–H8904, H9040–H9047 [26SE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H2020 [22MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by wildfires, H9083–H9086 [26SE]

Diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, H5370 [21JN], H6635 [23JY], H7716 [26JY]

——— combating malaria funding, E191 [15FE]

——— disparity in prostate cancer rates among African Americans, H8251 [13SE]

——— increase Alzheimer’s disease awareness and support research funding, E1528 [15NO]

District of Columbia: prohibit funding to implement individual health insurance mandate, H6537, H6538 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to seize property for failure to comply with individual health insurance mandate, H6539 [18JY]

——— provide for budget autonomy, H7674 [25JY], H7713–H7716 [26JY]

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

——— address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, H5667 [26JN], H10326, H10327 [19DE]

——— address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H5161 [14JN]

——— increase State funding for response to opioid misuse crisis and research on addiction and pain relative to substance misuse crisis (H.R. 4501), H5299 [20JN]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, H607 [21JA], H2031 [22MR]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (H.R. 4938), H792, H793 [6FE]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (H.R. 5545), H5113 [13JN], H5323 [20JN]

——— provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, H6276, H6277, H6381, H6382 [17JY], H6477, H6480–H6483, H6485 [18JY], H6569–H6571, H6572, H6573 [19JY]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H4951, H4955 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], E813, E815, E816 [8JN], E832 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1059), H8181–H8184 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to recommit, H4998, H4999 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), Senate amendment, H5826 [28JN]

EPA: brownfield revitalization program funding, H6448 [17JY]

——— Clean Watersheds Needs Survey funding, H6451 [17JY]

——— eliminate certain programs, close field offices, and lease or sell underutilized properties (H.R. 958), H6452 [17JY]

——— funding, H1201, H1203 [15FE], H6270, H6380 [17JY]

——— Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H1380 [6MR], H6277 [17JY], H9100 [27SE]

——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements, H8225 [13SE]

——— Lake Champlain Basin Program funding, H6447 [17JY]

——— lead in drinking water reduction programs funding, H6504, H6505 [18JY]

——— National Estuary Program funding, H6452 [17JY]

——— prohibit compensation of employees using a special pay-scale intended for health care industry leaders, H6512 [18JY]

——— prohibit exemption from water quality permitting requirements for pollution discharges from agricultural, ranching, or forestry lands under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6459, H6460 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding for Office of Environmental Justice Environmental Justice Small Grants Program, H6528, H6529 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding for revised water quality standard implementation in Washington (State), H6505, H6506 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce methane emissions rule, H6502, H6503 [18JY], E1066 [25JY]

——— prohibit funding to force Chesapeake Bay watershed States to comply with total maximum daily load nutrient limits and certain watershed implementation plans, H6509, H6510 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce ground-level ozone standards, H6514 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement social cost of carbon emissions rule, H6503, H6504 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to mandate State greenhouse gas emissions levels based on reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, H6516, H6517 [18JY]

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

——— prohibit funding to regulate trailers under the Clean Air Act, H6506, H6507 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to reorganize or eliminate Great Lakes Advisory Board, H6502 [18JY]

——— prohibit use of funds to enforce abandonment criteria for prior converted cropland, H4967 [7JN]

——— prohibit use of funds to prepare, propose, or promulgate any regulation or guidance related to the social cost of carbon, H4968, H4969 [7JN]

——— reauthorize Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, H8175, H8228 [13SE]

——— require permit for certain discharges of dredged or fill material, H4926–H4928 [7JN]

——— Superfund Enforcement program funding, H6382, H6453, H6454 [17JY]

——— U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6447, H6448 [17JY]

FAA: Airport Improvement Program funding, H3597 [26AP]

——— allow regulation of transportation of lithium batteries by air, H3658 [26AP]

——— allow use of State highway specifications for airfield pavement construction and improvement at nonprimary airports, H3669 [26AP]

——— authorize use of certain actively tethered public unmanned aircraft systems for public safety purposes, specifically fire engines, E564 [27AP]

——— conduct study on alternative ways to sample day-night average sound levels in and around airports, H3657 [26AP]

——— conduct study on diversity of cybersecurity workforce in order to develop recommendations to increase size, quality, and diversity of such workforce, H3683 [26AP]

——— develop global-scale probabilistic convection guidance capability so that aircraft can avoid encounters with convection that causes turbulence, H3681 [26AP]

——— engage and cooperate with air carriers to identify and facilitate opportunities for air carriers to retrofit aircraft with devices that mitigate noise, including vortex generators, H3681 [26AP]

——— ensure that airports participating in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program comply with prompt payment requirements relative to Passenger Facility Charge funded projects, H3669 [26AP]

——— establish pilot program to permit operators of Stage 2 airplanes to conduct operations in medium-hub or non-hub airports, H3658 [26AP]

——— establish pilot program to provide air traffic control services on a preferential basis to aircraft equipped with Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology, H3657 [26AP]

——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), H9060 [26SE]

——— partner with State and local agencies to educate public about dangers of operating unmanned aircraft over areas with temporary flight restrictions due to emergency response efforts, H3656 [26AP]

——— provide for research and development to advance aviation safety, security, and economic competitiveness, H3596, H3597 [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs, H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC], E1510 [13NO]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3587, H3590–H3688, H3691 [26AP], H3710–H3726, H3728 [27AP], E561, E564, E568, E570 [27AP], E578 [1MY], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

——— require report on commercial airline and passenger safety, including plane age, over-all use, flight hours, metal fatigue, contractor maintenance, and aging airplane inspection rules, H3669 [26AP]

——— review North Shore Helicopter Route to address noise impact on affected communities, improve altitude enforcement, and assess alternatives including an all water route over the Atlantic Ocean, H3682, H3683 [26AP]

——— study economic impact of Temporary Flight Restrictions on local airports, recommend mitigation options, and analyze security procedures to allow limited use of certain airports, H3643, H3669 [26AP]

——— submit report to Congress on possible unmanned aircraft systems operation on spectrum allocated for aviation use, H3656 [26AP]

——— utilize remote detection and identification technologies to identify unmanned aircraft systems not in compliance with Federal aviation laws and report to Congress on number of such aircraft entering restricted airspace, E564 [27AP]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6014), H4983 [8JN], H7865–H7868 [5SE], H9359 [28SE], E1356 [2OC]

FCC: expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, H10275 [19DE]

——— reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1398–H1414 [6MR], E271, E272 [7MR]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4875), E88 [22JA]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 7346), E1686 [19DE]

——— prohibit funding for Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges and preserve the impartiality, independence, and competence of administrative law judges, H6278, H6279 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding for payment of legal fees of outside advocacy groups for certain environmental settlements, H6529, H6530 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, H4655 [23MY]

——— prohibit purchase of certain Chinese-made video surveillance equipment or services, H4656 [23MY]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (H.R. 5415), H6200, H6201 [16JY]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), H10526 [21DE]

——— reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H1496 [8MR]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), H1418, H1419 [6MR]

FEMA: clarify that hazard mitigation funding can be used to remove standing burned trees and replacing water systems that have been burned and caused contamination, H3715 [27AP]

——— disaster relief funding, H9038, H9039 [26SE]

——— improve arbitration process for those disputing their eligibility for assistance, or repayment of assistance, following a disaster, H3715, H3716 [27AP]

——— make Office of Disaster Response and Recovery permanent, E570 [27AP]

——— waive cost share requirements for disaster recovery assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and California wildfires, H3724 [27AP]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Firearms: authorize funding to increase access to mental health care to reduce gun violence (H.R. 1982), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Fish and fishing: stock assessments funding, H6060 [11JY]

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5798 [27JN]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H10274 [19DE]

Forest Service: combating illegal marijuana growing operations funding through reductions in forest and rangeland research account funding, H6454, H6455 [17JY]

——— emerald ash borer eradication funding, H6455 [17JY]

——— hazardous fuels management activities funding through reductions in forest products funding, H6456, H6457 [17JY]

——— modernize competitive forestry, natural resources, and environmental grants program and prioritize grants for forest restoration, H4215, H4216 [18MY]

——— reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund, H4172 [17MY]

——— Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program funding, H6455, H6456 [17JY]

——— wildfire suppression and prevention funding, H7813 [4SE]

GAO: conduct financial review of obligated expenditures from the Independent Counsel appropriation and require any findings be submitted to certain congressional committees, H4970, H4971 [7JN]

——— conduct study on economic impact of proposed reforms to Dept. of Transportation Essential Air Service program on local communities, H3657 [26AP]

——— conduct study on revenue diversion by airports, H3656 [26AP]

——— report on long-term recovery efforts following Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Ike, and Sandy and terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to prepare Congress for future long-term disaster recovery planning, H3714 [27AP]

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

——— reauthorize (S. 2269), H9369 [28SE]

Government: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR], H1759–H1767, H1769–H2027, H2029, H2032, H2037–H2039 [22MR], E371 [26MR]

——— shutdown relative to budget process, H30 [9JA], H456 [17JA], H497 [18JA], H585, H586, H587 [20JA], H605 [21JA], H613, H622 [22JA], H9746, H9755 [30NO], H10092 [11DE], H10114 [12DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10475 [20DE], H10590 [22DE], E98 [25JA]

GSA: ensure competition in commercial e-commerce portal procurement program, H4717 [24MY]

——— prohibit funding to market or sell Plum Island, NY, H6536 [18JY]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H4800, H4804 [6JN], H8224 [13SE]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1355, H1356, H1357–H1363 [5MR], H3891, H3893, H3894 [10MY], H4937, H4938, H4949 [7JN], H6245 [16JY], E816 [8JN]

Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program: funding, E493 [18AP]

House of Representatives: implement budget and appropriations process reforms (H.R. 7191), H10321 [19DE]

——— legislative priorities, H1556 [14MR], H7835 [5SE]

——— Office of Employee Assistance funding, H4970 [7JN]

——— Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program funding, H4969 [7JN], H8243 [13SE]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H1613 [15MR], H1752 [21MR], H3160 [12AP], H7798 [4SE], H8177 [13SE]

——— expedite disaster recovery assistance for the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4862 [7JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H8895 [26SE], E594 [7MY]

Hydrographic Services Improvement Act: reauthorize (H.R. 221), H5590, H5591 [25JN]

Immigration: fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs, H9556 [16NO]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1546 [14MR], H5003 [8JN]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (H.R. 7073), H9739 [29NO]

Information technology: call for interagency coordination of broadband Internet infrastructure funding in order to maximize benefits of broadband investment, H10122 [12DE]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H3066 [10AP], H3494 [24AP], H3988 [16MY], H4143 [17MY]

Intelligence services: allow re-review of security clearance to be triggered by a holder’s association with entities that advocate or use force to discriminatorily prevent exercise of constitutional rights, H6132, H6145–H6147 [12JY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6129–H6154 [12JY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), consideration (H. Res. 989), H6122–H6129 [12JY]

——— create and implement a plan to expand recruitment efforts to rural and underserved regions, H6149, H6150 [12JY]

——— enhance congressional oversight by augmenting existing reporting requirements regarding disciplinary actions, H6154 [12JY]

——— provide list of foreign state or nonstate actors involved in threats to election campaigns for Federal offices, H6145 [12JY]

——— report on national security threat posed by ‘‘deep fake’’ image and audio manipulation technology, H6148 [12JY]

Iran: report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H4656 [23MY]

Ironwood Forest National Monument: prohibit funding, H6520, H6521 [18JY]

Israel: authorize assistance for anti-missile defense systems (H.R. 5126), H1319 [27FE]

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

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), H9359 [28SE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), Senate amendment, H10175 [13DE], E1680 [17DE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (H.R. 6759), H8163 [12SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 502), H5502, H5503 [21JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]

——— prohibit funding to purchase plastic drinking straws, H4972 [7JN]

Marine Corps: recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (H. Res. 994), H6286, H6293–H6295 [17JY]

Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (H.R. 4866), E71 [19JA]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, H10047–H10050 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care, and reduce certain Federal medical assistance percentages and funds (H.R. 7397), H10590 [22DE]

——— reform, H1422 [6MR]

Medicare: establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]

——— funding, H1422 [6MR]

——— repeal therapy cap, H893–H895 [6FE]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, H9044 [26SE]

——— condition pay on budget process and stop automatic adjustments, prohibit use of funds for first class travel, ban lobbying by former Members, and require bipartisan support to consider legislation (H.R. 5946), H4697 [24MY]

Mental health: mental health education and treatment, and suicide prevention programs funding, H7939 [7SE]

Minnesota: response to President Trump’s budget proposal, E304 [13MR]

Money: add virtual currencies to assessment of threat financing relative to Russia, H6148 [12JY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), H10309–H10313 [19DE]

NASA: support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (H. Con. Res. 109), H1274 [27FE]

National Background Investigations Bureau: retain processing of Federal background investigations at Butler County, PA, facility, H5790, H5791 [27JN]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), H9581–H9586, H9658 [27NO]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]

National Guard: Counterdrug Program funding, H5806, H5807 [27JN]

——— funding, H612 [22JA]

——— National Guard Youth Challenge Program funding, H5740 [26JN]

National Ocean Policy: implementation funding, H4947–H4949 [7JN]

National Park Service: Historic Preservation Fund competitive grants funding to preserve sites and stories of Civil Rights Movement, H6437 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]

——— Historic Preservation Fund funding, H6436, H6437 [17JY]

——— Historic Preservation Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities grants funding, H6438–H6440 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]

——— maintenance backlog funding through reductions in BLM land acquisition funding, H6434 [17JY]

——— National Maritime Heritage Grant Program funding, H6440 [17JY], E1029 [18JY]

National security: make rescissions in non-defense spending, H3223–H3230 [13AP]

——— space-based ballistic missile defense technology funding, H5789, H5803–H5805 [27JN]

NATO: urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY], H6047 [11JY], H6179, H6193 [13JY], H6272 [17JY]

Navy: AIM–120 delta advanced medium-range air-to-air missile funding, H5794, H5795 [27JN]

——— recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (H. Res. 998), H6286, H6289–H6293 [17JY]

——— Virginia-class submarine program funding through reductions in shipbuilding and procurement programs funding, H5807–H5812 [27JN]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), H10302, H10303 [19DE]

NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives, H10284 [19DE]

NIST: authorize programs (H.R. 6229), H8865–H8868, H8871 [25SE]

——— importance of Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, H1449 [7MR]

NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), H10420–H10424 [20DE]

NRC: decommissioning of nuclear powerplants funding, H4947 [7JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program funding, H6534 [18JY]

——— reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (H.R. 5925), H5304–H5325 [20JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: produce a national intelligence estimate of revenue sources of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, H6148, H6149 [12JY]

——— require a briefing on anticipated geopolitical effects of emerging infectious diseases and pandemics and their implications on national security, H6151, H6152 [12JY]

OPM: prohibit funding to administer Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Multi-State Plan program, H6538 [18JY]

Pacific Historic Parks (organization): authorize to establish a commemorative display to honor Armed Forces members who served in the Pacific Theater of World War II (H.R. 4300), E136 [5FE]

Pakistan: assistance funding, H3590 [26AP], H7865 [5SE], E729 [24MY], E1531 [16NO], E1586 [30NO]

——— Coalition Support Fund reimbursements funding, H5745, H5746 [26JN]

——— terminate assistance funding, designate as a state sponsor of terrorism, and remove non-NATO ally status, H9141 [27SE], E1385 [9OC]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: fetal tissue research and women’s health care services funding, H501 [18JA]

——— provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]

Postal Service: prohibit funding to allow provision of basic financial services, H6540–H6542 [18JY]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), H9578 [27NO], H10054–H10057 [11DE]

Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (H.R. 4257), H5607–H5611 [25JN]

Puerto Rico: provide additional support for electrical power restoration, H3990 [16MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H622 [22JA]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, E1681 [17DE]

SBA: employee-ownership loan guarantee program technical assistance, training, and education funding, H6535 [18JY]

——— improve women’s business center program (H.R. 1680), H3801–H3806 [8MY]

——— reauthorize SCORE Association (H.R. 1700), H6028–H6030 [10JY]

SEC: require disclosure of corporate political spending, H6535, H6536 [18JY]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, H10364 [20DE]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (H.R. 7031), E1373 [5OC]

Smithsonian Institution: prohibit funding to limit outreach programs, H6525–H6528 [18JY]

——— U.N. International Decade for People of African Descent exhibit funding, H6446, H6447 [17JY]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H30 [9JA], H91, H97, H98, H101, H102, H128, H129 [10JA], H162 [11JA], H175 [16JA], H424, H425, H426 [17JA], H491, H493, H505–H510, H528–H536 [18JA], H585, H586, H594–H596, H598 [20JA], H606, H609 [21JA], H611, H612, H613, H614, H615, H616, H623 [22JA], H1493, H1494 [8MR], E89, E90 [22JA]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H3914–H3918 [10MY], H4863–H4866, H4873–H4878, H4880–H4882 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], H6573 [19JY]

Superior National Forest: prohibit funding to withdraw certain lands from mineral and geothermal leasing, H6513, H6514 [18JY]

Taxation: extend tax on coal production in order to fund Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, H10476 [20DE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), Senate amendment, H10539–H10544 [21DE]

Transportation: require metropolitan planning organizations to include locally elected officials, H3671, H3672 [26AP], E594 [7MY]

Transportation Security Administration: U.S. Air Marshals Service funding, H3589 [26AP]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H10501, H10506 [20DE]

——— proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, H4246, H4272–H4275 [21MY]

Tyndall AFB, FL: accelerate modernization of F–22 fighter training wing, H4590 [23MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Anadromous Fish Screen Program funding, H4929 [7JN]

——— modernize funding of wildlife conservation (H.R. 2591), H8133, H8134 [12SE]

——— prohibit funding to carry out any rulemaking on the status of the lesser prairie chicken, H6518, H6519 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to eliminate Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships, H6523–H6525 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the threatened species or endangered species listing of any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a periodic review, H6508, H6509 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to limit or prohibit use of genetically modified crops in commercial agricultural operations conducted on national wildlife refuges, H6523 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to treat New Mexico meadow jumping mouse as an endangered species, H6517, H6518 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to treat Preble’s meadow jumping mouse as a threatened species, H6507, H6508 [18JY]

U.S. Geological Survey: funding to develop a map showing pyrrhotite occurrences across the U.S., H6441 [17JY]

——— Great Lakes Fisheries Program funding, H6441 [17JY]

——— Great Lakes grass carp eradication funding, H6442 [17JY]

——— Volcano Hazards Program funding, H6442 [17JY]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: funding, E493 [18AP]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: funding, H4866 [7JN]

Veterans: extend homeless veterans reintegration programs and clarify eligibility for services under such programs (H.R. 4451), H4263–H4265 [21MY], E1728 [21DE]

——— provide outreach to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, H5720 [26JN], H5800 [27JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, H1170 [14FE], H1377 [6MR], H7674 [25JY], H8250 [13SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 6545), H8250 [13SE], H8847 [25SE], H8900, H8901 [26SE], H9156, H9393, H9394, H9396 [28SE], E1309 [26SE], E1316 [27SE], E1356 [2OC]

Water: prohibit repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6460, H6461 [17JY]

Wildfires: commend first responders for efforts in response to wildfires in California, H10034 [11DE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9508 [13NO]

——— provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9696 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, S1905–S1908, S1910–S1913, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5337, S5339 [25JY], S5394, S5398, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5468 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2976), S6203 [18SE]

Amtrak: long-distance passenger rail routes funding, S5338, S5339 [25JY]

——— require Inspector General to update audit report concerning on-time performance, S5241 [24JY]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S354 [19JA], S383, S387 [20JA], S396, S400, S408–S410, S414, S426 [21JA]

——— restrict use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (S. 2047), S1820 [20MR]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S855, S856 [12FE], S891 [13FE], S1705 [14MR], S2659 [15MY], S7417 [11DE]

——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government, S4472 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]

——— establish biennial cycle, S1705 [14MR]

——— include Social Security outlays and revenue totals, reexamine and justify each Federal agency’s needs and priorities, and require a GAO report on programs with spending authority or permanent appropriations, S2313 [19AP]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions, S1705 [14MR]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (S. 918), S277 [18JA], S415 [21JA]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (S. 2339), S823 [8FE], S848 [9FE]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S33–S35 [4JA], S120 [10JA], S163 [11JA]

——— reform budget process and improve implementation of budget plans, S2312 [19AP], S7031–S7034 [15NO]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2736–S2743, S2745–S2748, S2769 [17MY]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5225 [23JY], S5352 [25JY], S5395, S5396, S5404 [26JY], S5506–S5508 [31JY]

——— reauthorize (S. 3217), S4963 [16JY]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (S. 834), S1232 [27FE]

——— childhood lead exposure reduction efforts funding, S5801 [22AU]

——— investigation of potential cancer clusters funding, S5801 [22AU]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S2191, S2194, S2197, S2225 [17AP], S2228, S2231–S2235, S2238–S2241, S2249–S2252 [18AP], S2309 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S6903–S6908 [13NO], S6937–S6940, S6942, S6949, S6956–S6958 [14NO], S6973–S7020, S7042 [15NO], S7129 [27NO]

——— authorizing appropriations (S. 1129), S802–S804 [8FE]

Commission on the National Defense Strategy for the U.S.: release of ‘‘Providing for the Common Defense—Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission’’ report, S6970–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7749–S7752, S7754, S7759 [18DE], S7852 [19DE]

Committee on Approprations (Senate): rename as Committee on Budget and Appropriations (Senate), S7648 [17DE]

——— rename as Committee on the Budget (Senate), S4473 [27JN]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

——— tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5905, S5906 [23AU]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): rename as Committee on Debt Control (Senate), S4473 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]

——— revision of budgetary allocations, aggregates, and levels, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2512 [7MY], S3978 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7982–S7984 [20DE]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate): accomplishments, S7834 [19DE]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand, S6050 [6SE], S6126 [12SE], S6170 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S1245–S1247 [27FE], S2471 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S3597 [11JN], S7176 [28NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S38 [4JA], S453 [23JA], S793 [8FE], S2889 [24MY], S7020 [15NO], S7073–S7076 [26NO], S7330–S7332 [6DE]

——— legislative priorities, S7389 [11DE], S7627 [17DE]

——— legislative process, S564, S565 [30JA], S596, S597 [5FE], S848 [9FE], S1704 [14MR], S2448, S2450–S2452 [26AP], S2660 [15MY], S3017 [6JN], S3395 [11JN], S3974 [18JN], S4013, S4014 [19JN], S4314, S4325 [21JN], S4354, S4359, S4363 [25JN], S4380 [26JN], S4472 [27JN], S4924 [12JY], S5671, S5673, S5684 [16AU], S5705 [20AU], S5808 [22AU], S6044–S6046, S6048 [6SE], S6751 [10OC], S7648 [17DE]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), S6348 [26SE]

Continuing: making, S2, S4, S5 [3JA], S27–S29, S33 [4JA], S50–S52 [8JA], S82 [9JA], S114, S116 [10JA], S144, S163–S165 [11JA], S173 [16JA], S214, S219–S223, S259, S263 [17JA], S266–S269, S275–S278, S280–S291, S303–S308 [18JA], S315–S344, S351–S355 [19JA], S359–S373, S378–S393 [20JA], S395–S428 [21JA], S429–S438 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA], S565 [30JA], S596, S597, S599, S601 [5FE], S618, S622 [6FE], S671, S672, S680, S683–S688 [7FE], S793–S797, S799, S804–S810, S812–S838 [8FE], S847–S850 [9FE], S887 [12FE], S1731, S1732 [14MR], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6213 [18SE], S7219 [29NO], S7648 [17DE], S7823, S7827, S7845, S7891, S7898, S7899, S7905 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005–S8007, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE], S8047 [27DE], S8051 [2JA]

——— making (H.J. Res. 143), S7328, S7337 [6DE], S7382 [10DE]

Corps of Engineers: Boston Harbor improvement project, Plymouth Harbor dredging project, and Cape Cod bridge replacement project funding, S6748 [10OC]

——— require report on status of returning excess non-Federal funds to non-Federal project sponsors, S4021 [19JN]

Cyberspace Solarium Commission: establish, S3927 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3747 [12JN]

——— Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative funding, S7425 [11DE]

——— prohibit funding to revoke certain exceptions regarding grain elevators, S5339 [25JY]

——— prohibit funding to support development of insect-based foods for human consumption, including cricket farming and taste-testing of insect-based foods, S5398 [26JY]

——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (S. 2384), S653 [6FE]

——— provide support for dairy producers, S4390 [26JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S4389 [26JN], S4475 [27JN], S4702–S4704, S4708, S4711–S4713 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: across-the-board funding reduction, S3966 [18JN]

——— address issues with accounting systems in order to achieve clean audit opinions on financial statements, S4907 [11JY]

——— allow acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth, S5890, S5891 [23AU]

——— allow transfer of resources to other Federal agencies to support stability operations in post-conflict zones, S4025 [19JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2954 [4JN], S2973, S2998 [5JN], S3003, S3020–S3022 [6JN], S3403–S3596 [11JN], S3729–S3736, S3739–S3748, S3750–S3752, S3756 [12JN], S3863, S3866, S3867, S3871, S3876–S3887, S3892–S3902, S3927 [13JN], S3929–S3943, S3948 [14JN], S3961, S3963, S3965–S3973, S3979 [18JN], S4012, S4013, S4024 [19JN], S4330 [21JN], S4466 [27JN], S4695 [28JN], S4857, S4867 [10JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5238 [24JY], S5412 [26JY], S5475, S5480, S5508 [31JY], S5528, S5538–S5547, S5549–S5551, S5554, S5558, S5574 [1AU], S5608 [15AU], S5673 [16AU], S5717 [20AU], S6489 [3OC]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5536 [1AU]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, S4860–S4866, S4868 [10JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005–S3010 [6JN], S3269, S3270, S3273, S3278, S3281, S3286–S3289 [7JN], S3395, S3396, S3401–S3403 [11JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent agreement, S3281 [7JN], S4858 [10JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent request, S3005 [6JN], S3281 [7JN], S3747 [12JN], S3895, S3896, S3898 [13JN], S3940 [14JN], S3966, S3967, S3972 [18JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), S270 [18JA]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), motion to proceed, S1886 [22MR]

——— Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency funding, S5712 [20AU]

——— establish a website listing defense contractors convicted of defrauding the Federal Government, S3965 [18JN]

——— exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware funding, S5886 [23AU]

——— funding, S6971–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7750–S7752, S7759 [18DE]

——— funding through reductions in domestic priorities funding, S3965 [18JN]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S7751 [18DE]

——— importance of having multiple companies with capability to produce solid rocket motors for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, S3939 [14JN]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567–S5572 [1AU]

——— littoral combat ship funding, S3877 [13JN], S5886 [23AU]

——— low-yield nuclear warhead funding, S4398 [26JN]

——— making appropriations, S2 [3JA], S27–S29 [4JA], S50–S52 [8JA], S116 [10JA], S214, S221–S223, S256, S258 [17JA], S280 [18JA], S332, S342 [19JA], S404–S406, S409, S412, S421 [21JA], S430 [22JA], S452 [23JA], S480 [24JA], S565 [30JA], S601 [5FE], S617, S626, S627, S630, S638 [6FE], S683 [7FE], S793–S795, S804–S807, S817, S825–S830 [8FE], S1800 [20MR], S1926–S1928 [22MR], S2742, S2746–S2748 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), S373–S377, S383, S387 [20JA], S406 [21JA], S853 [9FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), unanimous-consent request, S354, S355 [19JA], S377, S378 [20JA], S407, S408, S421–S424, S426 [21JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5608 [15AU], S5671, S5673, S5685, S5688 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5733–S5736, S5738–S5741, S5750–S5753, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5799, S5801, S5807–S5811, S5817 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046, S6101 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6180 [17SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), unanimous-consent agreement, S5713 [20AU], S5885, S5898 [23AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), unanimous-consent request, S5797 [22AU], S5892 [23AU]

——— Military Funeral Honors Program funding for Army National Guard State coordinators, S3867 [13JN]

——— prohibit contracts with companies compensating any employee at a rate higher than the Sec. of Defense, S3965 [18JN]

——— prohibit funding for aerial refueling of non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen, S7488–S7490 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]

——— prohibit funding in support of Saudi Arabia-led intervention in Yemen until certification that such intervention complies with humanitarian laws and does not target civilians, S5797–S5799 [22AU], S7119 [27NO]

——— prohibit funding to revise, rebuild, or renovate military bases to house undocumented and unaccompanied minors, S3938 [14JN]

——— prohibit refueling of Saudi Arabia-led coalition planes, S3966 [18JN]

——— report on permanent stationing of Armed Forces in Poland, S3939, S3948 [14JN]

——— report to Congress on audit of full financial statements, S3965 [18JN]

——— require congressional authorization for funding to develop low-yield nuclear weapons, S3878–S3881, S3886 [13JN], S3979 [18JN], S4019 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, S5873, S5885 [23AU]

Dept. of Energy: develop domestic supply of molybdenum–99 for use in medical screenings and research, S4255, S4256 [20JN]

——— implement a pilot project to develop a process to reuse spent naval fuel in advance nuclear reactors, S4028, S4030, S4031 [19JN], S4254, S4255 [20JN]

——— support and fund innovative science research and the development of National Laboratories and institutions of higher education, S4020 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401, S423 [21JA]

——— prohibit Healthy Lifestyles Initiative funding for construction of fast food franchises, S5886 [23AU]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401 [21JA], S554 [29JA], S628, S638 [6FE], S680 [7FE]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (S. 1899), S61 [8JA], S92 [9JA], S118 [10JA], S275 [18JA], S342 [19JA], S516 [25JA]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (H.R. 5385), S6032 [4SE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (S. 2597), S7365 [6DE]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (S. 3482), S6279 [24SE], S7452 [11DE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S1288 [28FE], S6880 [11OC]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (S. 2278), S5312 [24JY]

——— Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Suicide Prevention Lifeline funding, S5739, S5741 [21AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7377–S7379, S7382 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827, S7829 [19DE]

——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (S. 3567), S6782–S6784 [11OC]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), S7224–S7227 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), unanimous-consent request, S7225, S7227 [29NO]

Dept. of HUD: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (S. 1333), S2884, S2885 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2711, S2731 [16MY]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (S. 2703), S3011 [6JN]

——— curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, S7758, S7759 [18DE]

——— Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding, S2763 [17MY]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership, S2753, S2763 [17MY]

——— investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), House amendment, S1968 [22MR]

——— provide grants to States to fund programs designed to reduce school violence, S1206 [26FE], S1303 [1MR]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S6520 [4OC], S7449, S7450 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program, S1885, S1923 [22MR], S5885 [23AU]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), S2785 [21MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (S. 2495), S1340 [5MR], S1366 [6MR], S1655 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (S. 2070), S7841 [19DE]

Dept. of State: anniversary of Fulbright Program, S6218 [18SE]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), S7193 [28NO], S7254 [3DE]

——— Global Engagement Center funding, S1821 [20MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7353 [6DE], S7628–S7631 [17DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249, S5255, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336–S5340, S5342, S5351, S5352 [25JY], S5394, S5398–S5403, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5505 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045, S6101 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent agreement, S5112 [19JY], S5314 [24JY], S5347 [25JY], S5503 [31JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent request, S5402 [26JY]

——— making appropriations (S. 3073), S6203 [18SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: submit plan to Congress to avoid clinical mistakes by employees that result in adverse events that require certain disclosures, S4367 [25JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (S. 3024), S3395 [11JN]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7624 [13DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5671, S5673, S5685 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5735, S5738–S5741, S5751, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5811 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046 [6SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336, S5338, S5339 [25JY], S5394 [26JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE], S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3023), S3395 [11JN], S6203 [18SE]

Digital Accountability and Transparency Act: implementation, S5353 [25JY]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S5874, S5875, S5877–S5879 [23AU]

——— cancer research funding, S6705 [9OC]

——— pancreatic cancer research funding, S4020 [19JN]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (S. 3146), S4516 [27JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement individual health insurance mandate, S5536 [1AU]

Drugs: address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, S7393 [11DE], S7554–S7556 [13DE]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146–S148 [11JA], S280 [18JA], S321 [19JA], S629 [6FE], S812–S815 [8FE], S887 [12FE], S6210 [18SE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406–S5409 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809–S5811 [22AU], S5882–S5884 [23AU]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising, S3596 [11JN], S6173 [17SE]

Earmarks: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (S. 2330), S450–S452 [23JA]

Education: teacher compensation and school funding, S2375 [24AP]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5399 [26JY], S5469 [31JY], S5534 [1AU]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3861 [12JN], S3864 [13JN], S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4353, S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4398 [26JN], S4501 [27JN], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116–S6118, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4886–S4891 [11JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3973 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), unanimous-consent agreement, S4265 [20JN], S4333 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], S4880 [10JY]

EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, S1673 [13MR], S2863 [23MY]

——— prohibit hardship waivers to renewable fuel standard, S4358 [25JN]

FAA: Airport Improvement Program funding, S6463 [3OC]

——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), S6390 [28SE]

——— reauthorize programs, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

FCC: decision to repeal net neutrality regulations, S5–S8 [3JA], S174 [16JA], S1204 [26FE]

FDA: inspection of foreign seafood manufacturers and field examinations of imported seafood funding, S5258 [24JY]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (S. 2374), S7505 [12DE]

——— prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, S5541 [1AU]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), S7370 [6DE]

——— reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, S819 [8FE], S4907 [11JY]

——— science, research, and technology programs funding, S3974 [18JN]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), S1738 [14MR]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), S2 [3JA], S326 [19JA], S8009–S8011 [21DE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), unanimous-consent request, S378 [20JA], S424, S425 [21JA]

FEMA: reauthorize and improve National Flood Insurance Program, S815 [8FE]

——— reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1368), S7382 [10DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: funding, S5711 [20AU]

Floods: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Illinois, S1237 [27FE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Southeastern Kentucky, S889 [13FE], S1212 [26FE]

Foreign policy: require a comprehensive regional strategy to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and its affiliates, S87 [9JA]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (S. 3753), S7588 [13DE]

Forest Service: wildfire suppression and prevention funding, S850 [9FE], S4016 [19JN], S4931 [12JY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (S. 2269), S4248, S4249 [19JN]

Government: across-the-board funding reduction of consolidated appropriations, S5351, S5352 [25JY]

——— making consolidated appropriations, S1704 [14MR], S1760 [15MR], S1800 [20MR], S1858 [21MR], S1885–S1892, S1903, S1913, S1915–S1920, S1922–S1931, S1978–S1980 [22MR], S6210 [18SE]

——— shutdown relative to budget process, S119 [10JA], S338, S352–S354 [19JA], S445, S452 [23JA], S7458, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738, S7754 [18DE], S7827 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005–S8007, S8009–S8011, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE]

Hawaii: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by the Kilauea Volcano eruption, S4719 [28JN]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, S2610 [10MY]

Health: emergency medical services resources funding, S4841 [9JY]

——— medical research funding, S805 [8FE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S685–S688 [7FE], S1800 [20MR], S2291 [19AP], S2509 [7MY]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6168 [17SE]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, S3398 [11JN]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

Immigration: fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines, S7034 [15NO]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1254 [27FE], S1260 [28FE], S1365 [6MR]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (S. 1425), S69, S72 [8JA]

Intelligence services: authority to spend certain ballistic missile defense funds relative to congressional oversight, S434, S435 [22JA]

——— authorizing appropriations, S5468, S5469 [31JY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3180), S2067 [11AP]

IRS: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grant program funding, S5240, S5241 [24JY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7426, S7452 [11DE], S7842 [19DE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize, S5400–S5403 [26JY], S7210 [29NO], S7891, S7904 [19DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 896), S5799–S5801 [22AU], S5893–S5895 [23AU], S6324–S6327 [26SE]

——— reauthorize (S. 896), unanimous-consent request, S5799 [22AU], S5895 [23AU]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116–S6118, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 14), S284 [18JA], S370 [20JA]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), S6389 [28SE], S7291, S7295 [4DE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6364 [27SE]

National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund: funding, S2030 [10AP]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (S. 2509), S1454–S1456 [7MR]

National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, S87 [9JA], S328 [19JA], S379 [20JA]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (S. 1895), S2189 [16AP]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (S.J. Res. 62), S5426 [26JY]

——— urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, S4938 [12JY]

Navy: shipbuilding funding, S4024 [19JN]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), S8025 [22DE]

NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), S7805–S7809 [18DE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: funding, S333 [19JA]

Pacific Historic Parks (organization): authorize to establish a commemorative display to honor Armed Forces members who served in the Pacific Theater of World War II (H.R. 4300), S2354 [23AP]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5891–S5893 [23AU], S6205 [18SE]

——— prohibit funding (S. 241), S273 [18JA]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6153 [12SE]

Public debt: ceiling, S822 [8FE], S1705 [14MR]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, S7426 [11DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (S. 2571), S1792 [19MR], S1834 [20MR], S1860 [21MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3072), S6203–S6205 [18SE]

SEC: require disclosure of corporate political spending, S5573 [1AU]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, S7749, S7752 [18DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA], S276 [18JA], S446 [23JA], S507, S508, S512–S514 [25JA], S530, S544 [29JA], S4466 [27JN], S5441 [30JY], S5871 [23AU], S5961 [28AU], S6266 [24SE], S6284 [25SE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S118, S119 [10JA], S144, S164 [11JA], S214, S219 [17JA], S266, S275–S278, S281, S283–S285, S289 [18JA], S315, S318–S323, S326, S329, S339–S341, S343, S352 [19JA], S359, S363, S373–S379 [20JA], S395–S402, S411–S412, S415–S427 [21JA], S430 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA], S515 [25JA], S799, S800 [8FE]

——— extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S. 1827), S28 [4JA], S50, S61, S63, S75 [8JA], S92, S100 [9JA]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, S2712 [16MY], S4258 [20JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7631–S7636 [17DE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]

Trump, President: proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, S2891 [24MY]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776–S2778 [17MY]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: funding, S4015 [19JN], S4273 [20JN], S4362 [25JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, S6213 [18SE], S6520 [4OC], S6768 [10OC]

Wildfires: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, S6903, S6904 [13NO]

Reports

Arizona Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) Planning Convention: Representative Gosar, E25 [10JA]

Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S293–S295 [18JA], S1280–S1283 [28FE], S2113–S2117 [12AP], S3024–S3027 [6JN], S5060–S5063 [18JY], S7038–S7042 [15NO]

Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H1437–H1440 [6MR], H9451–H9457 [30OC]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2018: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–219), S1946 [22MR]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–260), S2923 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–267), S3034 [6JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–273), S3906 [13JN]

Allow Legislative Provision in Appropriations Bills That Reduces Number and Salary of Federal Officials, Compensation of Any Person, or Amounts of Money Covered in Such Bill: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

BLM Permanent Reauthorization of Rio Puerco Management Committee and Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2249), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2249) (S. Rept. 115–405), S7274 [4DE]

Career and Technical Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 669) (H. Rept. 115–1059), H9762 [3DE]

Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1020) (H. Rept. 115–873), H7154 [24JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 811) (H. Rept. 115–629), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 908) (H. Rept. 115–702), H4582 [22MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 964) (H. Rept. 115–785), H5747 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6237, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 989) (H. Rept. 115–815), H6110 [11JY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 195, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 115–520), H477 [17JA]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 695, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1183) (H. Rept. 115–1090), H10509 [20DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 796) (H. Rept. 115–614), H1753 [21MR]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 734) (H. Rept. 115–551), H1074 [8FE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 727) (H. Rept. 115–547), H901 [6FE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 695, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 714) (H. Rept. 115–537), H676 [29JA]

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5925) (H. Rept. 115–767), H5361 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–769), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3159) (S. Rept. 115–290), S4731 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–863), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee of Conference (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–874), H7685 [25JY]

——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–676), H3975 [15MY], H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 2987) (S. Rept. 115–262), S2991 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]

Dept. of Energy Science and Innovation Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5905) (H. Rept. 115–787), H5814 [27JN]

Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2597), S2439 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3482), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS State Offices of Rural Health Grant Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2278), S1629 [12MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6776) (H. Rept. 115–948), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961) (S. Rept. 115–432), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization and Injury or Death From Wandering Characteristics of Children With Autism Reduction: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2070) (S. Rept. 115–200), S298 [18JA]

Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 115–597), H1607 [14MR]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of State Criteria for Determining Whether Countries Are Meeting the Minimum Standards for the Elimination of Human Trafficking Modification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6147) (H. Rept. 115–765), H5283 [19JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3073) (S. Rept. 115–276), S3951 [14JN]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5786) (H. Rept. 115–673), H3934 [11MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3024) (S. Rept. 115–269), S3292 [7JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1701) (H. Rept. 115–511), H168 [11JA]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–697), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2975) (S. Rept. 115–258), S2923 [24MY]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

FAA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1405) (S. Rept. 115–243), S2594 [9MY]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5133) (H. Rept. 115–625), H3063 [9AP]

Federal Maritime Commission Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2593) (H. Rept. 115–1017), H9509 [13NO]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1158), S4512 [27JN]

Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]

Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2276) (S. Rept. 115–331), S6028 [4SE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5415) (H. Rept. 115–823), H6262 [16JY]

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Extension and Eligibility for Services Under Such Programs Clarification: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4451) (H. Rept. 115–686), H4241 [18MY]

Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 221) (H. Rept. 115–736), H5092 [12JN]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 237) (H. Rept. 115–1038), H9573 [20NO]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 6237) (H. Rept. 115–805), H5986 [3JY]

——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3153), S4731 [28JN]

——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3153) (S. Rept. 115–298), S4916 [11JY]

Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 569), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 569) (S. Rept. 115–428), S7431 [11DE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 502) (H. Rept. 115–1091), H10509 [20DE]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5894) (H. Rept. 115–696), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3071) (S. Rept. 115–274), S3951 [14JN]

Maritime Authorization and Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2717) (S. Rept. 115–292), S4843 [9JY]

Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537) (S. Rept. 115–350), S6924 [13NO]

Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]

Museum and Library Services Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3530), S7256 [3DE]

NASA Programs Authorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 115–1102), H10586 [21DE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1768) (S. Rept. 115–336), S6058 [6SE]

National Park Service Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1135) (S. Rept. 115–236), S2439 [25AP]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1446) (S. Rept. 115–234), S2439 [25AP]

National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act Reauthorization: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3864) (H. Rept. 115–591), H1500 [8MR]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6602) (H. Rept. 115–1061), H9762 [3DE]

NIST Programs Authorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6229) (H. Rept. 115–977), H8883 [25SE]

NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2200) (S. Rept. 115–256), S2834 [22MY]

NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2202) (S. Rept. 115–293), S4874 [10JY]

Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4300) (S. Rept. 115–216), S1875 [21MR]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2213) (S. Rept. 115–215), S1874 [21MR]

Palau Agreement With the U.S Approval: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2085) (H. Rept. 115–1039), H9573 [20NO]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]

PEPFAR Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6651) (H. Rept. 115–1014), H9470 [9NO]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3476), S6495 [3OC]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act Revision and Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3029), S4843 [9JY]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3405) (S. Rept. 115–384), S7088 [26NO]

Regional Economic and Community Development Commissions Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3288) (H. Rept. 115–1027), H9525 [14NO]

Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4986) (H. Rept. 115–587), H1440 [6MR]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1020) (H. Rept. 115–873), H7154 [24JY]

SBIR and STTR Oversight and Pilot Program Extension Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1961), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (s. 1961) (S. Rept. 115–450), S7989 [20DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 115–495), H81 [9JA]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2019–2028: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 115–816), H6195 [13JY]

Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2465), S5618 [15AU]

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2374) (S. Rept. 115–352), S6924 [13NO]

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217) (S. Rept. 115–434), S7925 [19DE]

Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2019: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 115–710), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 115–779), H5580 [22JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 115–897), H7750 [10AU]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Support Startup Businesses Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2419), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2419) (S. Rept. 115–454), S8017 [21DE]

Table H. Res. 1020, Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4553) (H. Rept. 115–494), H81 [9JA]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2200), S6770 [10OC]

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5294) (H. Rept. 115–749), H5092 [12JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]

TSA Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3934 [14JN], H4721 [24MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), H10303 [19DE]

Statements

Bipartisan Budget Act: Executive Office of the President, H998 [8FE]

Continuing Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H600 [20JA], H895 [6FE]

Summaries

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense Operations Under a Continuing Resolution, S413 [21JA]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC], H3047 [26MR], H8724 [13SE]

Budget levels, H3926 [10MY]

Committee on Appropriations (House) spending authority, H3047 [26MR], H3926 [10MY], H8724 [13SE], H9087 [26SE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) spending allocations revisions, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5690 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committees of the Senate spending allocations revisions, S2513 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 1301), H5708–H5715 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Pay-as-you-go scorecard, S2513 [7MY]

Spending authority for House authorizing committees, H3926 [10MY]

Testimonies

President Trump’s Budget Proposal: Eric Hallstrom, E304–E306 [13MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 104, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1892, continuing appropriations, H896 [6FE]

H. Con. Res. 116, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H2029 [22MR]

H. Res. 696, consideration of H.R. 195, continuing appropriations, H503 [18JA]

H. Res. 714, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 695, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H690 [30JA]

H. Res. 727, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1892, continuing appropriations, H821 [6FE]

H. Res. 734, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act, H996 [8FE]

H. Res. 787, allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 796, consideration of H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H1759 [22MR]

H. Res. 811, consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3105 [11AP]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 908, consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4593 [23MY]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 918, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 961, consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 964, consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5759 [27JN]

H. Res. 989, consideration of H.R. 6237, intelligence services appropriations, H6122 [12JY]

H. Res. 994, recognize Marine Corps readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk, H6293 [17JY]

H. Res. 995, recognize importance of Congress completing Dept. of Defense appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year, H6285 [17JY]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H. Res. 998, recognize perilous readiness state of the Navy due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding, H6289 [17JY]

H. Res. 1007, express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations, H7650 [25JY]

H. Res. 1009, express that lack of timely and predictable Dept. of Defense funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security, H7645 [25JY]

H. Res. 1010, acknowledge Air Force readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls, H7647 [25JY]

H. Res. 1019, recommit to conference committee H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7150 [24JY]

H. Res. 1027, Committee on Appropriations (House) permission to file reports on appropriations legislation, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1027, table H. Res. 1020, Committee on Appropriations (House) permission to file reports on appropriations legislation, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1027, table H. Res. 1020, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1027 consideration of conference report of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]

H. Res. 1082, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 302, FAA programs reauthorization, H8905–H9034 [26SE]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H. Res. 1183, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 695, continuing appropriations, H10477 [20DE]

H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3162 [12AP]

H.J. Res. 143, conintuing appropriations and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H9765 [6DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

H.R. 68, Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization, H9391 [28SE]

H.R. 221, Hydrographic Services Improvement Act reauthorization, H5590 [25JN]

H.R. 1486, Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act, H38 [9JA]

H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H1769–H2016 [22MR]

H.R. 1680, Women’s Business Centers Improvements Act, H3802–H3805 [8MY]

H.R. 1700, SCORE for Small Business Act, H6028 [10JY]

H.R. 2200, Trafficking Victims Protection Act reauthorization, H10539–H10543 [21DE]

H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, H7175–H7190 [25JY]

H.R. 2410, Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, H1240 [26FE]

H.R. 2591, Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, H8133 [12SE]

H.R. 3030, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, H6315 [17JY]

H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2732 [16MY], H1573 [14MR], H4793 [6JN]

H.R. 4257, Advancing Conservation and Education Act, H5607–H5610 [25JN]

H.R. 4451, homeless veterans reintegration programs extension and eligibility for services under such programs clarification, H4263 [21MY]

H.R. 4909, Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act, H1559 [14MR]

H.R. 4986, Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act, H1399–H1408 [6MR]

H.R. 5294, Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act, H5115 [13JN]

H.R. 5329, Poison Center Network Enhancement Act, H5057 [12JN]

H.R. 5385, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, H6600 [23JY]

H.R. 5415, Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act, H6200 [16JY]

H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S3403–S3595 [11JN], S4059–S4248 [19JN], H4378–H4556 [22MY]

H.R. 5585, Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission authorization extension, H8860 [25SE]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

H.R. 5905, Dept. of Energy Science and Innovation Act, H5771–H5777 [27JN]

H.R. 5906, ARPA-E Act, H5779 [27JN]

H.R. 5925, Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act, H5304–H5321 [20JN]

H.R. 6014, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act reauthorization, H9359 [28SE]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5721–H5738 [26JN]

H.R. 6229, NIST programs authorization, H8865 [25SE]

H.R. 6378, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8759–H8775 [25SE]

H.R. 6602, New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route reauthorization, H10302 [19DE]

H.R. 6651, PEPFAR Extension Act, H9488 [13NO]

H.R. 6847, Preventing Child Exploitation Act, H8839–H8841 [25SE]

H.R. 6897, Airport and Airway Extension Act, Part II, H9060 [26SE]

H.R. 6964, Juvenile Justice Reform Act, H9359–H9369 [28SE]

H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]

H.R. 7329, techical corrections to Coast Guard appropriations, H10515 [21DE]

S. 140, Coast Guard appropriations, S6973–S7019 [15NO], H9604–H9647 [27NO]

S. 188, Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act, H1418 [6MR]

S. 346, National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act, S2777 [17MY]

S. 772, AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act, H1233 [26FE]

S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]

S. 1158, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, S7523 [12DE], H10546 [21DE]

S. 1333, Tribal HUD-VASH Act, S2884 [23MY]

S. 1425, Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act, S69–S75 [8JA]

S. 1768, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment, H9581–H9584 [27NO]

S. 1862, Dept. of State modification of criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, S7630 [17DE], H10548 [21DE]

S. 2200, NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System reauthorization, S7806–S7809 [18DE], H10420–H10422 [20DE]

S. 2269, Global Food Security Act reauthorization, S4249 [19JN], H9369 [28SE]

S. 2274, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, S8011 [21DE]

S. 2276, Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act, H10526 [21DE]

S. 2278, Dept. of HHS State Offices of Rural Health grant program reauthorization, S5313 [24JY], H10286 [19DE]

S. 2328, Pay Our Military Act, S349 [19JA]

S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act, S1249–S1251 [27FE]

S. 2465, Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, S6880 [11OC], H10052 [11DE]

S. 2497, Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies improvement and appropriation of funds to Israel authorization, S5570–S5572 [1AU]

S. 2497, improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8145 [12SE]

S. 2577, Dept. of Justice DNA Backlog Reduction Program reauthorization, S1846 [20MR]

S. 2597, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, S7365 [6DE]

S. 2703, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2264 [18AP]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2830, Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Act, S2628 [10MY]

S. 2961, Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers reauthorization, S7450–S7452 [11DE], H10396–H10398 [20DE]

S. 3029, Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act revision and extension, S6154 [12SE], H10054 [11DE]

S. 3146, Flood Prevention Act, S4516 [27JN]

S. 3461, AMBER Alert Nationwide Act, S7624 [13DE]

S. 3482, Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program reauthorization, S7452 [11DE]

S. 3509, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S6346, S6348 [26SE], H9359 [28SE]

S. 3530, Museum and Library Services Act reauthorization, S7295–S7298 [4DE], H10309–H10312 [19DE]

S. Con. Res. 33, correction in enrollment of H.R. 195, continuing appropriations, S441 [22JA], H620 [22JA]

S. Con. Res. 36, setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028, S2268–S2274 [18AP]

S. Con. Res. 37, setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028, S2274–S2279 [18AP]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]

S. Con. Res. 51, correct enrollment of S. 140, Coast Guard appropriations, S7060 [15NO], H9655 [27NO]

AQUACULTURE

Amendments

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of Transportation: treat shippers of all types of fish and aquaculture equally relative to exemptions from certain hours of service requirements (see S. 2623), S1948 [22MR]

EPA: prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6967), H9404 [28SE]

FAA: support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]

Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia: develop plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in south Florida (see S. 3374), S5931 [23AU]

NOAA: establish a regulatory system for marine aquaculture in U.S. waters (see S. 3138), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6966), H9404 [28SE]

——— establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H5974 [28JN]

Occupational safety and health: limit recovery for certain injuries incurred by workers in shellfish aquaculture activities if State workers’ compensation is available (see H.R. 5061), H1212 [15FE]

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

Taxation: provide tax relief to small businesses in areas affected by toxic algal blooms (see S. 3206), S4950 [12JY]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see H.R. 6665), H7750 [10AU]

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

U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (see S. Res. 544), S3760 [12JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: enact as law certain regulations relative to the taking of double-crested cormorants to reduce depredation at aquaculture facilities and protect public resources (see H.R. 6302), H5986 [3JY]

Letters

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H753 [5FE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H753 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Program funding, H4956 [7JN]

——— clarify Federal/non-Federal cost share of, require approval before constructing additional technologies at, and expedite completion of, Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study, H4828, H4829 [6JN]

——— require completion of Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study by certain date, H4831, H4832 [6JN]

NOAA: encourage elimination of lionfish from U.S. waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for additional tags authorizing fishing for certain species, H6096 [11JY]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H9778–H9781 [10DE], E1137 [10AU]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export (H.R. 2504), H753–H755 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: impact of climate change on fishing industry, S1675 [13MR], S5052–S5056 [18JY]

——— impact of climate change on Great Barrier Reef, S2542 [8MY]

——— impact of climate change on oxygen levels in oceans, S494 [24JA]

——— impact of climate change on public health, S2252 [18AP]

——— impact of climate change on warming ocean waters, S6950 [14NO]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]

U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (S. Res. 544), S3861 [12JN]

Reports filed

Cormorant Relief Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6302) (H. Rept. 115–994), H9442 [23OC]

Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Exemption of Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers From Certain Inspections Prior to Export: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2504) (H. Rept. 115–506), H131 [10JA]

Texts of

H.R. 2504, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export, H753 [5FE]

H.R. 6665, Offshore Wind for Territories Act, H9778 [10DE]

S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]

S. Res. 544. U.S. Coral Reef Task Force anniversary, S3764 [12JN]

ARAB, AL

Remarks in House

Arab (AL) Tribune: anniversary, E364 [22MR]

ARAB (AL) TRIBUNE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E364 [22MR]

ARAB AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (organization): anniversary, E495 [18AP]

ARAB COUNTRIES related term(s) Middle East

Bills and resolutions

Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: recognize U.S. role in evolving energy landscape in member countries (see H. Res. 795), H1754 [21MR]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H1652 [15MR]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (see H. Res. 741), H1217 [16FE]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 889), H3929 [10MY]

Saudi Arabia: require any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation (see S. Res. 541), S3760 [12JN]

——— require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see S. 3785), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7350), H10336 [19DE]

Letters

Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H1085 [13FE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1085 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, E563 [27AP], E1529 [15NO]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East, E1646 [11DE]

Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3542), H1083–H1087 [13FE], E1076 [26JY]

Iran: include specific countries in which Iran is operating in strategy to counter destabilizing activities, H4566 [22MY]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (H. Res. 741), E1127 [7AU]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith, H4291 [22MY], H5077 [12JN]

Syria: anniversary of start of civil war, H1616, H1646 [15MR], E274 [7MR], E322, E328, E329 [15MR], E369 [26MR]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, H3085 [10AP], H3130 [11AP]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes (H.R. 1677), H3583 [26AP], H5968, H5969 [28JN], H9602 [27NO], H10109 [12DE], E328 [15MR]

——— ongoing civil war, H3400 [18AP], H5968–H5970 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

Syria: halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes (H.R. 1677), unanimous-consent request, S7887 [19DE]

——— ongoing civil war, S1575 [8MR], S6183 [17SE]

Reports filed

Require Saudi Arabia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement With U.S. To Prohibit Enrichment of Uranium or Separation of Plutonium on Saudi Arabian Territory To Ensure Nonproliferation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 541), S5455 [30JY]

Syria Civilian Protection Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1677), S6495 [3OC]

Texts of

H.R. 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act, H1083 [13FE]

S. Res. 541, require any Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation, S3764 [12JN]

ARBITRATION FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

ARBUCKLE PROJECT MAINTENANCE COMPLEX AND DISTRICT OFFICE CONVEYANCE ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 132) (S. Rept. 115–369), S7050 [15NO]

ARBUTINA, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E33 [11JA]

ARC OF LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E523 [24AP]

ARC (organization)

Remarks in House

Bivens, Audrey: Arc (organization) of Katy, TX, Hometown Heroes award recipient, E636 [11MY]

ARCADIA, FL

Remarks in Senate

Oravec, Sarah A.E.: DeSoto County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

ARCADIA CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (organization)

Remarks in House

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

ARCHAEOLOGY

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (see S. 2895), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5613), H3574 [25AP]

Great Bend of Gila National Monument: establish (see H.R. 6521), H7686 [25JY]

Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (see H.R. 7075), H9438 [19OC]

——— increase penalties for violations of laws protecting Native American remains, funerary and sacred objects, and other cultural artifacts and move enforcement of such laws to BIA (see H.R. 6647), H7734 [31JY]

North Carolina: recognize historical significance of Fort San Juan (see H. Res. 1186), H10586 [21DE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (H.R. 5613), H6630, H6631 [23JY]

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument: modify acreage limit in order to allow donation of private lands (H.R. 835), H1677, H1678 [19MR]

Reports filed

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Acreage Limit Modification in Order To Allow Donation of Private Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 835) (H. Rept. 115–580), H1265 [26FE]

Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5613) (H. Rept. 115–856), H6648 [23JY]

Texts of

H.R. 835, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument acreage limit modification in order to allow donation of private lands, H1677 [19MR]

H.R. 5613, Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act, H6630 [23JY]

ARCHER, BRIDGET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E382 [29MR]

ARCHER, NORMA AND KENNY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E975 [6JY]

ARCHER, VERLENE AND DEAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1148 [14AU]

ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see H. Res. 1041), H7747 [7AU]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE] (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7724 [26JY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 59, recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens, S7387 [10DE]

ARCHULETA, JALISSA

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E297 [13MR]

ARCTIC REGIONS

Bills and resolutions

Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]

International Whaling Commission: authorize aboriginal subsistence whaling pursuant to certain regulations (see S. 2369), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 5064), H1212 [15FE]

Shipping industry: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (see S. 3740), S7431 [11DE]

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: increase presence in polar regions, H9694 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]

Climate: impact of climate change on Arctic sea ice levels, S1832 [20MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA], S3283 [7JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]

Shipping industry: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (S. 3740), S7435 [11DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S570–S572 [30JA]

Reports filed

International Whaling Commission Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling Authorization Pursuant to Certain Regulations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2369) (S. Rept. 115–425), S7431 [11DE]

ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Membership: modify (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Membership: modify (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]

ARETHA FRANKLIN CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU]

ARFLACK, NORMAN E.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S167 [11JA]

ARGENTINA, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Nisman, Alberto: offer condolences to family of Argentinian prosecutor, commend investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing, and call for investigation of death and Iranian involvement in bombing (see H. Res. 704), H553 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Argentine Israelite Mutual Association: anniversary of Buenos Aires bombing, H6117 [12JY]

——— support investigation of Buenos Aires bombing (H. Res. 201), H6118 [12JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Edward C. Prado To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1840 [20MR]

ARGENTINE ISRAELITE MUTUAL ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

Nisman, Alberto: offer condolences to family of Argentinian prosecutor, commend investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing, and call for investigation of death and Iranian involvement in bombing (see H. Res. 704), H553 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires, H6117 [12JY]

——— support investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (H. Res. 201), H6118 [12JY]

ARGYLE, TX

Remarks in House

Roanoke, TX: anniversary of Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce, E143 [6FE]

ARIAS, ALBERTO

Remarks in House

Miami, FL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]

ARIAS-MARXUACH, RAUL M.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]

ARIZONA

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2112, S2127, S2128 [12AP], S2137, S2138, S2144, S2187 [16AP], S6826 [11OC], S6973 [15NO], H9604 [27NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), consideration (H. Res. 681), H103 [10JA]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 2850), S5072, S5074 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of John McCain (see S. Con. Res. 44), S5954 [27AU]

Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges to the ninth judicial circuit and certain district courts (see S. 3259), S5267 [24JY]

——— modify structure of ninth judicial circuit (see H.R. 6754), H8106 [10SE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (see S. 2850), S2679 [15MY]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), consideration (see H. Res. 681), H82 [9JA]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), correct enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 51), S7052 [15NO]

Flagstaff, AZ: remove Federal reversion interest in certain non-Federal land owned by Win Oil Co., Inc., to unencumber the title and allow for economic development (see H.R. 7244), H9820 [10DE]

Forest Service: release reversionary and reserved interests in certain lands within the Coconino National Forest in Arizona (see S. 3642), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6614), H7723 [26JY]

Great Bend of Gila National Monument: establish (see H.R. 6521), H7686 [25JY]

McCain, John: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5954 [27AU]

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

——— tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU] (see H. Res. 1047), H7781 [31AU]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4797), H403 [16JA]

Native Americans: fulfill responsibility to serve the higher education needs of the Navajo people and clarify, unify, and modernize prior Diné College legislation (see H.R. 4807), H403 [16JA]

NATO: support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]

Public lands: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in Yavapai County, AZ (see H.R. 6146), H5284 [19JN]

——— withdraw certain Federal lands and interests in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties from mining and mineral leasing laws (see H.R. 6519), H7686 [25JY]

Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 6522), H7686 [25JY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah (see S. Res. 406), S967 [14FE]

Sonoran Desert: designate certain public lands as national conservation areas and wilderness areas (see H.R. 6520), H7686 [25JY]

Certificates of appointment

Senate: Jon Kyl, S6036 [5SE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP], S6803 [11OC], S6908 [13NO]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Letters

Election of Debbie Lesko to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H3762 [7MY]

——— Michele Reagan, Arizona Sec. of State, H3762 [7MY]

Lists

Victims of gun violence, E1466 [26OC]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111, S2112 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S6803 [11OC]

Oaths of office

Kyl, Jon: Senate, S6036 [5SE]

Lesko, Debbie: House of Representatives, H3762, H3774 [7MY]

Poems

‘‘With the Faith of His Fathers,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1208 [5SE]

Remarks in House

Arizona Supreme Court: decision to block the Invest in Ed ballot initiative, H7828 [5SE]

Constitutional amendments: convening of national convention of States to discuss constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, E25 [10JA]

Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (H.R. 2049), H3894 [10MY]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), H114–H125 [10JA], E70 [19JA]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), consideration (H. Res. 681), H96–H103 [10JA]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), correct enrollment (S. Con. Res. 51), H9655 [27NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), Senate amendment, H9604–H9652 [27NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 2850), H6629, H6630 [23JY]

Education: importance of education and teacher funding, H3084 [10AP]

Evans, Christopher: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship recipient, H6475 [18JY]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of the anniversary of Tucson, AZ, ‘‘Congress on your Corner’’ shooting attacks, H6 [8JA]

Ironwood Forest National Monument: prohibit funding, H6520, H6521 [18JY]

Lesko, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H3763 [7MY], H3990 [16MY]

——— oath of office for House of Representatives, unanimous-consent request, H3762 [7MY]

Linker, Paula: Maricopa County, AZ, Republican Committee Lincoln Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E541 [26AP]

Lopez, Humberto: Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association Hotelier of the Year Award recipient, H5106 [13JN]

McCain, John: tribute (H. Res. 1047), H7779 [31AU], H7914–H7917 [6SE]

McSally, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10107 [12DE]

Mesa, AZ: expansion of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, H1106 [13FE]

Native Americans: anniversary of recognition of Pascua Yaqui Tribe, E1366 [5OC]

——— confirm undocumented Federal rights-of-way or easements, clarify boundaries, and take certain land into trust relative to the Gila River Indian Community Reservation in Arizona (H.R. 4032), H6340–H6342 [17JY]

Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of sister city relationship with Taipei, Taiwan, E1719 [20DE]

——— tribute to Arizona PBS, E247 [1MR]

——— tribute to Sabbath Observant Kosher Family Cub Scout Family Pack 210, E1645 [11DE]

Public lands: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in Yavapai County, AZ (H.R. 6146), H9483, H9484 [13NO]

Supreme Court: decision in Arizona v. U.S. relative to authority of local law enforcement to enforce Federal immigration laws, E64 [18JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H656 [29JA]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of Arizona State Museum, E413 [10AP]

——— El Guero Canelo (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, E151 [7FE]

Wildfires: commend first responders, community leaders, and public safety officials for efforts in response to Tinder Fire in Arizona, H3984 [16MY]

Remarks in Senate

Brnovich, Susan: nomination to be district judge, S3895 [13JN], S6802 [11OC]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of John McCain (S. Con. Res. 44), S5957 [27AU]

Courts: indictment of Backpage.com (Internet site) executives for facilitating prostitution, money laundering, and other crimes, S2053, S2081 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S927 [13FE], S7129 [27NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), correct enrollment (S. Con. Res. 51), S7019 [15NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2111 [12AP], S2131–S2138, S2188 [16AP], S2191, S2192, S2194, S2197, S2225 [17AP], S2228, S2231–S2235, S2238–S2241, S2249–S2252 [18AP], S2309, S2315 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S6803 [11OC], S6903–S6908 [13NO], S6937–S6940, S6942, S6949, S6956–S6958 [14NO], S6973–S7020, S7042 [15NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), unanimous-consent request, S2249, S2250, S2251 [18AP]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 2850), S2683 [15MY], S2731 [16MY], S5074 [18JY]

Flake, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7549–S7551 [13DE]

Grand Canyon National Park: unveiling of plaque honoring Morris K. Udall and Senator McCain, S2000 [9AP]

Kyl, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7738 [18DE], S7853 [19DE]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S3895 [13JN], S6043, S6050 [6SE]

Local government: ensure continued support for military installations, defense industries, and surrounding communities, S7852 [19DE]

McCain, John: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 43), S5956 [27AU]

——— tribute (S. Res. 619), S5956 [27AU]

Native Americans: confirm undocumented Federal rights-of-way or easements, clarify boundaries, and take certain land into trust relative to the Gila River Indian Community Reservation in Arizona (H.R. 4032), S7578 [13DE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah (S. Res. 406), S969, S1130 [14FE]

Reports

Arizona Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) Planning Convention: Representative Gosar, E25 [10JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of S. 140, Dept. of the Interior Clarification of Use of Amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 681) (H. Rept. 115–503), H82 [9JA]

Cottonwood Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6146) (H. Rept. 115–895), H7750 [10AU]

Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4032) (S. Rept. 115–399), S7240 [29NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4032) (H. Rept. 115–817), H6195 [13JY]

Kaibab National Forest Mapping Error Clarification To Allow the Purchase of Certain Lands by Young Life (organization): Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 466) (H. Rept. 115–615), H2040 [22MR]

Nomination of Dominic W. Lanza To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Susan Brnovich To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]

Oracle Cabins Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2062) (S. Rept. 115–366), S7050 [15NO]

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1404) (S. Rept. 115–222), S2040 [10AP]

Resignations

Senate: Senator Kyl, S7852 [19DE]

Statements

Farewell Statement: John McCain, S5944 [27AU]

Tribute to Ed Pastor: Greg Stanton, E1587 [30NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 681, consideration of S. 140, Dept. of the Interior clarification of use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund, H96 [10JA]

H. Res. 1047, tribute to John McCain, H7779 [31AU]

H.R. 4032, Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Act, H6340 [17JY]

H.R. 6146, Cottonwood Land Exchange Act, H9483 [13NO]

S. 140, Dept. of the Interior clarification of use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund, H114 [10JA]

S. 2850, Dept. of the Interior clarification of use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund, S2681 [15MY]

S. 2850, Dept. of the Interior use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund clarification, H6629 [23JY]

S. Con. Res. 43, authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services for John McCain, S5956 [27AU], H7773 [28AU]

S. Con. Res. 44, use of Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of John McCain, S5956 [27AU], H7774 [28AU]

S. Res. 406, Senate Legal Counsel representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah, S969 [14FE]

S. Res. 619, tribute to John McCain, S5956 [27AU]

S. Res. 622, support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain, S6060 [6SE]

Tributes

Flake, Senator, S7532, S7551, S7552, S7556, S7579 [13DE], S7850, S7854, S7889, S7890, S7914 [19DE], S7980 [20DE]

Kyl, Senator, S6035, S6039 [5SE], S7737, S7748, S7754 [18DE], S7853, S7855 [19DE]

Lesko, Representative, H3763 [7MY]

McCain, John, S5941–S5951 [27AU], S5961–S5974, S5976–S5980, S5982–S5987, S5994–S6005 [28AU], S6011–S6013, S6018–S6022, S6026 [4SE], S7852 [19DE], E1181 [28AU], E1207 [5SE], E1220 [7SE]

McCain, Senator, S1741 [15MR], S2639 [14MY], S3895 [13JN], S5549, S5554, S5558 [1AU], H7700, H7701 [26JY], E22 [10JA]

Pastor, Ed, H9748 [30NO]

Sinema, Representative, H3379 [17AP]

ARIZONA LODGING & TOURISM ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Lopez, Humberto: Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association Hotelier of the Year Award recipient, H5106 [13JN]

ARIZONA’S HISTORIC ROUTE 66 NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY PROGRAM (organization)

Letters

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, H4757 [5JN]

ARKANSAS

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: exempt certain structures from removal from property on Table Rock Lake (see H.R. 7126), H9525 [14NO]

Courts: modify composition of the eastern judicial district of Arkansas (see H.R. 6327), H6041 [10JY]

Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (see H.R. 5636), H3705 [26AP]

——— exchange certain lands (see S. 3224), S5003 [17JY] (see H.R. 5923), H4583 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Arkansas Black Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, H9396 [28SE]

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to participation in American Farm Bureau Association Patriot Project, H9698 [29NO]

Children’s Advocacy Alliance: tribute to Heroes for Hope race, H3752 [7MY]

Cookus, Susan: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee National Female Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H3937 [15MY]

Crawford, Esther: North Little Rock, AR, Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductee, H3938 [15MY]

4th Congressional District: tribute to service academy nominees, E730 [24MY]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of Catholic High School for Boys Marine Corps JROTC program and tribute to fundraisers for construction of Gold Star families monument, H3752 [7MY]

——— Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System nurses named to Great 100 Nurses Celebration of Arkansas honoree list, E1144 [10AU]

——— tribute to Little Rock Police Dept. recruiting class, H31 [9JA]

McLain, Dawn: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H1230 [26FE]

McLean, Scott: Marie Interfaith Civic Leadership Award recipient, H9671 [28NO]

Mount Vernon, AR: tribute to Mount Vernon-Enola High School cybersecurity team, H5027 [12JN]

Mulberry River Society: tribute, E503 [18AP]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: observance, H5231 [19JN], H5758 [27JN]

National Rice Month: observance, E1311 [26SE]

Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (H.R. 5636), H9478, H9479 [13NO]

——— exchange certain lands (H.R. 5923), H8129, H8130 [12SE]

Poletti, Edward: Library of Congress Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) Federal Librarian of the Year Award recipient, H3937 [15MY]

——— Medical Library Association Lois Ann Colaianni Award for Excellence and Achievement in Hospital Librarianship recipient, H3937 [15MY]

Scarbrough, DuShun: Dept. of Education Martin Luther King, Jr., Drum Major Innovation Service award recipeint, H3154 [12AP]

2d Congressional District: tribute to Educational Award Program winners, H3937 [15MY]

Sports: tribute to Arkansas Joe Johnson H.A.W.K.S. (Hard at Work Kids) youth basketball program, H1230 [26FE]

University of Arkansas at Little Rock: tribute to bike-sharing program, E1138 [10AU]

Wilbert, Emma: North Little Rock, AR, Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductee, H3938 [15MY]

York, Kay: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Arkansas Black Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, S6791 [11OC]

Congressional Youth Cabinet: tribute to participants, S2339 [23AP]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2463 [26AP]

Fort Smith, AR: anniversary, S29 [4JA]

Law enforcement: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2634 [14MY]

National Drug Court Month: observance, S2675 [15MY]

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: observance, S2464 [26AP]

National Rice Month: observance, S6268 [24SE], S6382 [28SE]

Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (H.R. 5636), S8025 [22DE]

——— exchange certain lands (H.R. 5923), S7897 [19DE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S1211 [26FE]

Reports filed

Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5636) (H. Rept. 115–989), H9442 [23OC]

Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5923) (H. Rept. 115–922), H7940 [7SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5636, Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act, H9479 [13NO]

H.R. 5923, Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act, H8129 [12SE]

ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Remarks in House

York, Kay: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]

ARKANSAS BLACK HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, H9396 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, S6791 [11OC]

ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU

Remarks in House

American Farm Bureau Association: tribute to participation in Patriot Project, H9698 [29NO]

ARKOOSH, VALERIE A.

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3771 [7MY]

ARLINGTON, OR

Remarks in Senate

Arlington High School: tribute to career and technical education program, S7315 [5DE]

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA

Amendments

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S6773 [10OC]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S8000, S8002 [20DE], H10569 [21DE]

Bills and resolutions

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6635), H7724 [26JY]

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see S. 3523), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6734), H7941 [7SE]

Army: place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 7066), H9435 [16OC]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see S. 3167), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6287), H5974 [28JN]

World War I: commemorate anniversary of armistice, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died (see S. Res. 745), S8059 [2JA] (see H. Res. 1094), H9151 [27SE]

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 719), S7431 [11DE]

Remarks in House

ACI Solutions (business): Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise award recipient, E1321 [27SE]

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

Halls Hill Fire Station No. 8: anniversary, E825 [12JN]

Howard, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E218 [26FE]

Joe’s Place Pizza and Pasta (business): anniversary, E455 [13AP]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), H8136–H8139 [12SE]

——— provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), Senate amendment, H10569, H10570 [21DE]

Wreaths Across America Day: observance, H10086 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: anniversary of 3d Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) reactivation, S2049 [11AP]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S7897 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, S700 [7FE]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S6349 [26SE], S6364 [27SE], S8002 [20DE]

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 719), S7436, S7453 [11DE]

Reports filed

Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, Arlington County, VA: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 553) (H. Rept. 115–1031), H9567 [16NO]

9/11 Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6287) (H. Rept. 115–930), H8106 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6287, 9/11 Memorial Act, H8136 [12SE]

S. 3523, Full Military Honors Act, S7897 [19DE]

S. Res. 719, Wreaths Across America Day, S7435 [11DE]

S. Res. 745, commemorate World War I armistice anniversary, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died, S8060 [2JA]

ARMED CAREER CRIMINAL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Crime: define term ‘‘serious felony’’ to allow prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties against violent, repeat offenders (see S. 3335), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6697), H7824 [4SE]

ARMED FORCES see Department of Defense

ARMED FORCES DAY

Remarks in House

Observance, E681 [18MY]

ARMED SERVICES ALWAYS PAID (ASAP) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2166), H687 [30JA]

ARMENIA, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 697), H478 [17JA]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see S. 3272), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6503), H7685 [25JY]

Letters

OPIC support for regional projects in the Caucasus that exclude Armenia from participation or benefit: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western U.S.A.: anniversary of ‘‘Mayr’’ Hollywood, CA, Chapter, E104 [29JA]

Genocide: anniversary, H3432 [18AP], H3495 [24AP], H3582 [26AP], H8163 [12SE]

Independence: anniversary, E1282 [24SE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E246 [1MR], E260 [5MR]

——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E221, E222 [26FE]

Totah, Annie Simonian: Armenian Assembly of America Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, E1292 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Genocide: anniversary, S2339 [23AP]

Reports filed

Nomination of Lynne M. Tracy To Be Ambassador to Armenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Texts of

S. 3272, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S5369–S5373 [25JY]

ARMENIAN AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western U.S.A.: anniversary of ‘‘Mayr’’ Hollywood, CA, Chapter, E104 [29JA]

Homenetmen (organization): anniversary, E1297 [25SE]

——— anniversary of Glendale, CA, Ararat chapter, E1568 [28NO]

——— anniversary of Los Angeles, CA, chapter, E1201 [5SE]

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Totah, Annie Simonian: Armenian Assembly of America Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, E1292 [25SE]

ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Marachelian, Vicky: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E457 [13AP]

ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY (ARS) OF WESTERN U.S.A.

Remarks in House

‘‘Mayr’’ Hollywood, CA, Chapter: anniversary, E104 [29JA]

ARMS CONTROL

Amendments

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567, S5569, S5589 [1AU]

Articles and editorials

China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]

What the Iran Protests Have Already Achieved—The Breaking of Myths, H70 [9JA]

Bills and resolutions

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 6888), H8884 [25SE]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 65), S6770 [10OC]

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see S. 2963), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5508), H3315 [13AP]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]

——— improve U.S. missile defense capabilities (see S. 2980), S2924 [24MY]

——— state U.S. policy relative to extended nuclear deterrence posture of the U.S. in support of NATO and provide a briefing on such posture (see H.R. 5840), H4137 [16MY] (see H.R. 5840), H4240 [18MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (see H.R. 6198), H5580 [22JN] (see H.R. 7213), H9763 [3DE]

Dept. of State: extend New START Treaty contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance (see S. 3169), S4734 [28JN]

——— limit funds to extend New START Treaty contingent upon Russia’s reduction of nuclear weapons stockpile and inclusion of new systems (see S. 3662), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7180), H9690 [28NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (see H.R. 6332), H6110 [11JY]

Egypt: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 67, 68), S7242 [29NO]

Foreign countries: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2925), S2836 [22MY]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7724 [26JY]

Israel: authorize entrance into cooperative project agreement to counter unmanned aerial vehicles that threaten the U.S. or Israel (see H.R. 5117), H1333 [27FE]

——— pursue and enter into a military treaty alliance of extended deterrence (see H. Con. Res. 139), H9090 [26SE]

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

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

Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (see H. Res. 861), H3742 [27AP]

Nuclear weapons: prevent a nuclear arms race resulting from weakened international restrictions on proliferation of intermediate- and shorter-range missiles (see S. 3667), S7190 [28NO]

Qatar: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 66), S7242 [29NO]

Saudi Arabia: require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see S. 3785), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7350), H10336 [19DE]

Treaties and agreements: require congressional approval for peaceful nuclear cooperation agreements and ensure partners in such agreements renounce pursuit of enrichment and reprocessing technologies (see H.R. 5357), H1753 [21MR] (see H.R. 7351), H10336 [19DE]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties (see S. Res. 562), S4734 [28JN]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2781), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5863), H4209 [17MY]

Letters

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security, H8116 [12SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8147 [12SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8147 [12SE]

Motions

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7865 [19DE]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), S7020, S7027 [15NO]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, H3354–H3356 [17AP]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10130–H10138 [12DE]

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (H.R. 5508), H7684 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8145–H8150 [12SE], E1255 [13SE]

Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration defense nuclear nonproliferation funding through reduction of W76–2 warhead modification program funding, H4941–H4944 [7JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 6198), H8113–H8117 [12SE]

——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), H9804–H9806 [10DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (H.R. 6332), H9056, H9063 [26SE]

Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H5025, H5078 [12JN], H5104, H5106, H5138 [13JN], H5160 [14JN]

——— efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H4725 [24MY], H4744 [5JN]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

——— reaffirm commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, E1127 [7AU]

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: U.S. withdrawal, E1482 [30OC]

Iran: report on support of proxy forces in Syria and Lebanon, H4566 [22MY]

——— status of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H3765 [7MY], H3788 [8MY], H3924 [10MY]

Kazakhstan: recognize role in ensuring regional and global security and commend commitment to nuclear nonproliferation and efforts to combat terrorism, E33 [11JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: peace agreement with South Korea, H3728 [27AP]

Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (H. Res. 861), E577 [1MY]

——— diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization, E1688 [19DE]

National security: space-based ballistic missile defense technology funding, H5789, H5803–H5805 [27JN]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, E897 [22JN]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, H68, H69 [9JA]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on Iranian support of proxy forces in Syria and Lebanon, H6150, H6151 [12JY]

Syria: alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3084 [10AP], H3130 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], E416 [10AP]

——— U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3320 [16AP], H3352, H3355 [17AP]

Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, E776 [5JN], E828 [12JN], E831 [13JN], E844 [14JN]

Trump, President: decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H3869 [9MY], H4593 [23MY], H5967 [28JN], H6033–H6037 [10JY]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, H5274 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, S2314 [19AP]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S3399 [11JN], S7278, S7284 [4DE]

——— develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), House amendment, S7865–S7867 [19DE]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7023–S7027, S7042 [15NO]

——— disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: expand capacity and capability of ballistic missile defense system of the U.S., S127 [10JA], S3287 [7JN]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567–S5572 [1AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), S7822 [18DE]

Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S3729–S3731, S3735 [12JN], S3864, S3865 [13JN], S3930, S3936 [14JN], S4268 [20JN], S4830 [9JY], S5465 [31JY]

——— efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S2229 [18AP], S2290 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S2690 [16MY], S2890 [24MY], S2956 [4JN], S3018 [6JN], S3288 [7JN]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: Russian violations, S7120 [27NO]

Iran: impose sanctions relative to ballistic missile program, support for acts of international terrorism, and violations of human rights and enforce arms embargo (S. 722), S35 [4JA]

——— status of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S126 [10JA], S1305 [1MR]

National security: nuclear deterrent and modernization programs funding, S7751, S7759 [18DE]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, S16 [3JA]

Syria: U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, S2131 [16AP], S2198 [17AP], S2313 [19AP]

Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, S3399, S3401 [11JN]

Trump, President: decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S2537, S2541 [8MY], S2586 [9MY], S2601 [10MY]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, S3898, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN]

——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (S. 2781), S2606 [10MY]

U.S.-Russia New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): extend, S7119–S7121 [27NO]

Reports filed

Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6198) (H. Rept. 115–923), H7940 [7SE]

Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]

Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6332) (H. Rept. 115–905), H7772 [24AU]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Anniversary Observance and Compliance or Ratification by Certain Countries to This and Other Nuclear Weapon Treaties: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 562), S7240 [29NO]

Texts of

H.R. 6198, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H8113–H8115 [12SE]

H.R. 6332, Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act, H9063 [26SE]

H.R. 7213, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H9804–H9806 [10DE]

S. 2497, Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies improvement and appropriation of funds to Israel authorization, S5570–S5572 [1AU]

S. 2497, improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8145 [12SE]

S. 2736, Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, S7285–S7291 [4DE], H10130–H10136 [12DE]

S. Res. 562, Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) anniversary observance and compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties, S4743 [28JN]

ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567, S5569, S5589 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions

Arms sales: modify certification and reporting requirements for sales of major defense equipment relative to which nonrecurring costs of research, development, and production are waived or reduced (see H.R. 6296), H5975 [28JN]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 65), S6770 [10OC]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]

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

Egypt: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 67, 68), S7242 [29NO]

House of Representatives: modify procedures for considering legislation prohibiting proposed sales of defense articles or services, licenses for exports of defense articles, and approval of certain assistance (see H.R. 7080), H9438 [19OC]

Israel: authorize entrance into cooperative project agreement to counter unmanned aerial vehicles that threaten the U.S. or Israel (see H.R. 5117), H1333 [27FE]

Qatar: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 66), S7242 [29NO]

Letters

Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8147 [12SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8147 [12SE]

Motions

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), S7020, S7027 [15NO]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8145–H8150 [12SE], E1255 [13SE]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2646), H755–H757 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7023–S7027, S7042 [15NO]

——— disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567–S5572 [1AU]

Reports filed

Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2646), S7241 [29NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2646, U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act, H755 [5FE]

S. 2497, Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies improvement and appropriation of funds to Israel authorization, S5570–S5572 [1AU]

S. 2497, improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8145 [12SE]

ARMS SALE OVERSIGHT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7080), H9438 [19OC]

ARMS SALES

Bills and resolutions

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 65), S6770 [10OC]

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see S. 2963), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5508), H3315 [13AP]

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

Egypt: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 67, 68), S7242 [29NO]

Foreign countries: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2925), S2836 [22MY]

House of Representatives: modify procedures for considering legislation prohibiting proposed sales of defense articles or services, licenses for exports of defense articles, and approval of certain assistance (see H.R. 7080), H9438 [19OC]

India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6506), H7685 [25JY]

Iran: report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities (see H.R. 5612), H3574 [25AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1340 [1MR]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 3652), S7051 [15NO]

Qatar: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 66), S7242 [29NO]

Russia: examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE] (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9442 [23OC]

——— prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see S. 3590), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7070), H9435 [16OC]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2781), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5863), H4209 [17MY]

Weapons: modify certification and reporting requirements for sales of major defense equipment relative to which nonrecurring costs of research, development, and production are waived or reduced (see H.R. 6296), H5975 [28JN]

Motions

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), S7020, S7027 [15NO]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (H.R. 5508), H7684 [25JY]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

Iran: report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H4656 [23MY]

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

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H6153, H6154 [12JY]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance, H9519 [14NO]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, H5274 [19JN]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2646), H755–H757 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7023–S7027, S7042 [15NO]

——— disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

——— waiver of secondary sanctions against countries or entities for significant transactions with Russian defense and intelligence sector, S5542, S5545–S5547 [1AU]

Iran: impose sanctions relative to ballistic missile program, support for acts of international terrorism, and violations of human rights and enforce arms embargo (S. 722), S35 [4JA]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (S.J. Res. 69), S7539, S7565, S7566 [13DE]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (S. 3652), S7119 [27NO], S7160 [28NO], S7201 [29NO], S7487 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]

Russia: examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (S. Res. 402), S1372 [6MR]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7150 [28NO]

——— prohibit military assistance, S7119 [27NO], S7501 [12DE]

——— U.S. policy, S7560–S7562 [13DE]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, S3898, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN]

——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (S. 2781), S2606 [10MY]

——— U.S. policy, S2606 [10MY], S3270 [7JN], S3899, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN], S4480 [27JN], S4884 [11JY]

U.S.-Russia New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): extend, S7119–S7121 [27NO]

Reports filed

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2646), S7241 [29NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2646, U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act, H755 [5FE]

S. Res. 402, examine intelligence on Russian election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, S876–S878 [12FE]

S.J. Res. 69, hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war, S7566, S7597 [13DE]

ARMSTONG, JANCIERA

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

ARMSTRONG, HARRY

Remarks in House

Congressional Veteran Commendation: recipient, E1637 [11DE]

ARMSTRONG, JACK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E231 [27FE]

ARMSTRONG, JOAN BERNARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E849 [15JN]

ARMSTRONG, PAULA

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al. (see S. Res. 500), S2485 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al. (S. Res. 500), S2498 [26AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 500, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al., S2497 [26AP]

ARMSTRONG, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9770 [10DE]

ARMSTRONG, RICHARD (SKIP)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1239 [12SE]

ARMY see Department of Defense

ARNDT, LENNIS (RED)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1327 [27SE], E1343 [28SE], E1399 [12OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6276 [24SE], S6299 [25SE], S7048 [15NO]

ARNETT, ARTHUR

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4727 [28JN]

ARNOLD, FRANCES H.

Remarks in Senate

Nobel Prize: recognition for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

ARNOLD, KEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1429 [19OC]

ARNOLD, MARY ANN RITTER

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S21 [3JA]

ARNOLD, MARY F. LUCAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9398 [28SE]

ARPA-E ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5906), H5779–H5781 [27JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5906, provisions, H5779 [27JN]

ARRIAGA, KRISTINA

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H4246 [21MY]

ARRINGTON, COURTLIN L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E359 [22MR]

ARRINGTON, JODEY C. (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4125 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4707 [24MY]

Appointments

Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), H1224 [23FE]

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

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

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Crime: provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H3395 [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: submit a report to the FDA on use of a Federal standard of identity for olive oil (see H.R. 5249), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H6112 [11JY]

——— provide for accreditation reform, require institutions of higher education to publish information on student success, and provide for fiscal and student loan accountability by institutions (see H.R. 4274), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6196 [13JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 970), H5978 [28JN]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H4777 [5JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a demonstration program to provide expanded access to medical services through partnerships between departmental medical centers and federally qualified health centers (see H.R. 5047), H1212 [15FE]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]

FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see H.R. 4682), H405 [16JA]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3887 [9MY]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

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

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]

Government regulations: require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to recognize the exposure-reducing nature of client margin for cleared derivatives (see H.R. 4659), H1609 [14MR]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9569 [16NO]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H478 [17JA]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9511 [13NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9526 [14NO]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see H.R. 1697), H4210 [17MY]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H3979 [15MY]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H4243 [18MY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 13), H7825 [4SE]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H1374 [5MR]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H8739 [20SE]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H3743 [27AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Multi-State Plan program (see H.R. 4664), H1342 [1MR]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H1267 [26FE]

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

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H4285 [21MY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H7754 [14AU]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Taxation: clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 176), H7688 [25JY]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H1729 [20MR]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see H.R. 5006), H1374 [5MR]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H5649 [25JN]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6264 [16JY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (see H. Res. 1010), H6649 [23JY]

Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]

House of Representatives: eliminate any August recess until the House has approved all annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year (see H.R. 7205), H9757 [30NO]

Medicare: provide for coverage of rural emergency medical access services (see H.R. 7391), H10586 [21DE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 134), H3929 [10MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H3742 [27AP]

House of Representatives: eliminate any August recess until the House has approved all annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year (H.R. 7205), H9758 [30NO]

Medicare: provide for coverage of rural emergency medical access services (H.R. 7391), H10587 [21DE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 134), H3930 [10MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3 [5JA], H175 [16JA], H3045 [23MR], H5583 [25JN], H9451 [30OC]

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program permission for rural hospitals to refinance existing debt: Alan Morgan, National Rural Health Association, H4126 [16MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3 [5JA], H3045 [23MR], H9451 [30OC], H9759 [3DE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H176 [16JA]

Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (H. Res. 1010), H7647 [25JY]

Appropriations: making continuing, H10506 [20DE]

Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H3731 [27AP], H7137, H7138 [24JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3191 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to permit rural hospitals to refinance existing debt, H4125, H4126 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3585 [26AP], H4125, H4126 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10121 [12DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3585 [26AP]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10506 [20DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure employee labor union activities do not interfere with performance of their assigned work duties, H1450 [7MR]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), H8754, H8758 [25SE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H4270 [21MY]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1382 [6MR]

Graham, Billy: tribute (H.J. Res. 130), H1321 [27FE]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5584 [25JN]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10506 [20DE]

——— reform, H5584 [25JN]

Irlbeck, Carl: Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H3331 [16AP]

Iron and steel industry: imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, H1511 [13MR]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H176 [16JA]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms, H7908, H7909, H7910, H7911, H7912, H7913, H7914 [6SE]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H1683 [19MR]

National Small Business Week: observance, H3585 [26AP]

Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, H1591 [14MR]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1261 [26FE]

Taxation: reform, H7876 [6SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H10506 [20DE]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): anniversary, H4698 [24MY]

Tributes

Bush, Barbara Pierce, H3431 [18AP]

Bush, George, H9812 [10DE]

Campa-Peters, Sophia, H176 [16JA]

Crenshaw, Phil, H3587 [26AP]

Mulder, William, H3731 [27AP]

Tenney, Representative, H10505, H10507 [20DE]

Weathers, Carl A., H9396 [28SE]

Ybarra, Elise, H3789 [8MY]

ARRINGTON, KATIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5757 [27JN]

ARSHT, ADRIENNE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6275 [24SE]

ARTE AMERICAS (organization)

Remarks in House

Gonzales-Chavez, Lilia: Arte Americas (organization) Armando Rodriguez Legacy Award recipient, E1434 [19OC]

ARTHUR, MATT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7785 [18DE]

ARTHURS, EUGENE G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E21 [10JA]

ARTILLERO APOLONIO, EDWIN

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

ARTILLERO APOLONIO, FIDEL

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

ARTILLERO APOLONIO, KEYRI

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

ARTILLERO APOLONIO, YOSELIN

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

ARTS AND HUMANITIES related term(s) Literature; Music and Dance

Addresses

Kennedy Center Honors: John J. Sullivan, S7910 [19DE]

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: recognize legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by addition of Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 418), H8861 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122, S5134, S5202, S5203 [23JY], S5240, S5255, S5273, S5274, S5275, S5276, S5277, S5278, S5279, S5280, S5297, S5298, S5299, S5300, S5301, S5302, S5303, S5304, S5306, S5307, S5308, S5309, S5310, S5311 [24JY], S5339, S5347, S5375, S5376, S5377, S5378, S5379, S5380, S5381, S5382, S5383, S5384, S5385, S5386, S5387, S5388, S5389, S5390 [25JY], S5429, S5430, S5431, S5432, S5433, S5434, S5435, S5436, S5437 [26JY], S5460, S5461, S5462 [30JY], S5499, S5500, S5501, S5502, S5503, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU], H6434, H6435, H6436, H6437, H6438, H6439, H6440, H6441, H6442, H6443, H6444, H6445, H6446, H6447, H6448, H6449, H6450, H6451, H6452, H6453, H6454, H6455, H6456, H6457, H6459, H6460 [17JY], H6502, H6503, H6504, H6505, H6506, H6507, H6508, H6509, H6510, H6511, H6513, H6514, H6515, H6516, H6517, H6518, H6519, H6521, H6523, H6525, H6528, H6529, H6530, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534, H6535, H6536, H6537, H6538, H6539, H6540 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6280 [17JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, S6775 [10OC]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees, S5438 [26JY]

National Council on the Arts, H5984 [3JY]

Articles and editorials

For the Love of Carving—Jerry Williams and Chris Miller Earn Governor’s Honors, S7104 [27NO]

He Had an Arts Spirit—Famed Barre Sculptor Frank Gaylord Has Died, S2476 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

Barrett, Barbara M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 60), S2391 [24AP] (see H.J. Res. 133), H3396 [17AP]

Commission of Fine Arts: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 7121), H9510 [13NO]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to audio transmission of sound recordings in any format fixed before a certain date, establish uniform term of protection for such recordings, and permit digital preservation activities (see S. 2933), S2877 [23MY]

——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see S. 2393), S704 [7FE]

——— secure rights of artists of works of visual art to receive resale royalties for sales of high-end art at auction houses (see S. 3488), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 6868), H8883 [25SE]

Country Music Association Day: designate (see S. Res. 644), S6277 [24SE]

Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]

Dept. of Education: expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see S. 3391), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3073), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6147), H5283 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (see H. Res. 996), H6262 [16JY]

District of Columbia: support and honor performers and partners of SummerSet DC music festival on the National Mall (see H. Res. 892), H3977 [15MY]

Financial institutions: apply Bank Secrecy Act to art or antiquities dealers to detect and prevent money laundering (see H.R. 5886), H4242 [18MY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Immigration: expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (see S. 2466), S1286 [28FE]

Jamestown, NY: tribute to National Comedy Center (see S. Res. 477), S2321 [19AP]

Magic: recognize as a rare and valuable art form and national treasure (see H. Res. 698), H478 [17JA]

Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 956), H5506 [21JN]

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

Motion pictures: exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement to allow filtering of movies purchased or rented from streaming services (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]

National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (see H.R. 6077), H5093 [12JN]

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 997), H6263 [16JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: prohibit Federal funding to award grant for South Dakota State University Historic Hobo Day (see H.R. 6338), H6111 [11JY]

——— prohibit grants for housing (see H.R. 6164), H5362 [20JN]

——— prohibit grants to demonstrate how artists work to show the impact of climate change in the San Francisco, CA, bay area and how art can inform, inspire, and empower communities at risk (see H.R. 5995), H4738 [1JN]

National Endowment for the Humanities: eliminate funding (see H.R. 5046), H1212 [15FE]

National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks: designate (see H. Res. 803), H2042 [22MR]

Smith, Tracy K.: selection as Poet Laureate of the U.S. (see H. Res. 865), H3742 [27AP]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for payment of performance royalties to certain producers, mixers, and sound engineers of sound recordings (see S. 2625), S1948 [22MR]

Taxation: apply rules relative to treatment of certain qualified film and television and live theatrical productions to Puerto Rico (see H.R. 5183), H1441 [6MR]

‘‘U.S. Capitol Grounds—Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead’s Design for Democracy’’: authorize printing as a House document (see H. Con. Res. 118), H3575 [25AP]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S500 [24JA] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

Cloture motions

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

Lists

New Jersey 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E543 [26AP]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5536 [1AU], H6569 [19JY], H7894, H7895 [6SE]

Proclamations

Tribute to Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Harlem Week: Representative Espaillat, E1725 [21DE]

Remarks in House

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Albuquerque High School Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) team, E781 [6JN]

All Things Artistic Ministries, Inc.: tribute to History Alive—Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Program honorees, E609, E611 [9MY]

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, H9396 [28SE]

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

Arts in Education Week: observance, H8179 [13SE]

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

Aurora, CO: tribute to Global Fest, E1066 [25JY]

Barrett, Barbara M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 60), H5853 [28JN]

Brown, Carole and Robert C.: Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation Cultural Vanguard Award recipients, E55 [17JA]

Coleman, Marion: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E727 [24MY]

Commission of Fine Arts: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia (H.R. 7121), E1512 [13NO]

Copyrights: establish database of nondramatic musical works and sound recordings to help entities that wish to publicly perform such works and recordings to identify and compensate the rights owners (H.R. 3350), E553 [26AP]

——— provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, H3537 [25AP]

——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date, H3536, H3538 [25AP]

Country Music Association: anniversary, E1252 [13SE]

Courts: provide victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis, H3463 [24AP]

Craven, Ginny: Lake County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [16AP]

Deep Ellum Foundation: tribute, E463 [13AP]

Deer Park, TX: tribute to Deer Park Art Park Players and Texas Non-Profit Theatre Annual Conference, E309 [14MR]

Denton, TX: anniversary of Greater Denton Arts Council, E683 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (H.R. 7307), H10190 [13DE]

Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

Dept. of State: report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3460–H3464 [24AP], E535 [25AP]

Dept. of the Interior: recognize legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by addition of Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 418), H8861 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3354), H481 [18JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6270, H6272, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6497–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], E1028, E1029 [18JY], E1055 [24JY], E1066 [25JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6274–H6282 [17JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to instruct conferees, H7895 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to recommit, H6569–H6571 [19JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), Senate amendment, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Downey, CA: anniversary of Downey Symphony Orchestra and Downey Symphonic Society, E1374 [5OC]

Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (organization): tribute, E1614 [6DE]

Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of Embassy Theater, E623 [10MY]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Warnors Theatre, E1460 [26OC]

Gonzales-Chavez, Lilia: Arte Americas (organization) Armando Rodriguez Legacy Award recipient, E1434 [19OC]

Hardeman, Ben: League of Historic American Theatres Outstanding Individual Contribution Award recipient, E1057 [24JY]

Herzfeld, Melody: Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theater Education Award recipient, E798 [7JN]

Houston, TX: anniversary of Miller Outdoor Theatre, E1377 [5OC]

——— tribute to Fallen Warriors Memorial Gallery, E795 [7JN]

——— tribute to Majestic Metro event venue, E1707 [20DE]

Idyllwild, CA: tribute to Jazz in the Pines festival, E1139 [10AU]

Jenson, Susan: Bonfils Stanton Foundation Arts and Society Award recipient, E1614 [6DE]

Jones, Tamara: Napa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E472 [16AP]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to National World War I Museum and Memorial concert to commemorate sacrifice of Czech, Slovak, and Croatian peoples, E1229 [12SE]

Keene, John: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Fellowship recipient, H9807 [10DE]

Lansdale, PA: tribute to Lansdale Mural Arts Program, H6270 [17JY]

Lenox, MA: anniversary of Frelinghuysen Morris House and Studio, E1093 [26JY]

Leominster, MA: anniversary of Johnny Appleseed Arts and Cultural Festival, E1251 [13SE]

Lindsley, Barbara and Terry: CHI Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA, Council Heritage Award for Arts and Humanities recipient, E722 [23MY]

Mack, Evan: Musical America (Internet site) Professional of the Year award recipient, H10322 [19DE]

Miami, FL: tribute to ‘‘Origins’’ Hispanic cultural event, E747 [29MY]

Michigan: tribute to 10th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winners, H4141 [17MY]

Music and dance: tribute to top ten female MC hip-hop collaborations of all time, H1511 [13MR]

National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (H.R. 6077), H6628, H6629 [23JY]

National Cultural Center Act: anniversary, E1283 [24SE]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E543 [26AP]

New Mexico: tribute to Pueblo Pottery Mug project artist participants, E1416, E1418, E1420, E1422 [16OC]

Newtown, PA: tribute to student participants in Countryside Gallery ‘‘One Planet—Wildlife Vulnerable to Climate Change’’ exhibit, H5290 [20JN]

Northern Mariana Islands: anniversary of Museum of History and Culture, E439 [12AP]

——— anniversary of Northern Mariana Islands Museum of History and Culture, E939 [28JN]

——— tribute to International Thespian Society Team, E1087 [26JY]

NSF: promote integration of art and design in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, H7193 [25JY]

Park Ridge, IL: anniversary of Village Press printing workshop, E1025 [17JY]

Parker, Nevaeh: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 14th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E548 [26AP]

Puri, Sonali: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Children’s Musical Theater San Jose, E104 [29JA]

Santa Cruz, CA: anniversary of Santa Cruz Symphony, E584 [3MY]

Scott, Drew: Texas 27th Congressional District Congressional Arts competition winner, H1510 [13MR]

Smith, Megan: Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winner, H5758 [27JN]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers, H3537, H3541 [25AP]

South Whitley, IN: tribute to Whitko High School participants in World School Children’s Art Exhibition in Taiwan, E49 [16JA]

Stockbridge, MA: anniversary of Berkshire Theatre, E843 [14JN]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of the Everson Museum of Art, E1262 [17SE]

Texas: tribute 22d Congressional District students selected for Texas Commission on the Arts Young Masters Class, E399 [5AP]

‘‘U.S. Capitol Grounds—Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead’s Design for Democracy’’: authorize printing as a House document (H. Con. Res. 118), H3688 [26AP]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers, H8822 [25SE], E1319 [27SE], E1433 [19OC]

——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3522–H3542 [25AP], E553 [26AP]

Umeakuana, Favour: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]

Unity Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E107 [29JA]

Van Putten, Connie: Contra Costa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [16AP]

Vassell, April: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Warren, PA: anniversary of Struthers Library Theatre, H4270 [21MY]

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

Remarks in Senate

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, S6791 [11OC]

Barrett, Barbara M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 60), S2778 [17MY]

Brunswick, ME: anniversary of Maine State Music Theater, S5356 [25JY]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to audio transmission of sound recordings in any format fixed before a certain date, establish uniform term of protection for such recordings, and permit digital preservation activities (S. 2933), S2880 [23MY]

——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (S. 2393), S2880 [23MY]

Country Music Association Day: designate (S. Res. 644), S6280 [24SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249, S5255, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336–S5340, S5342, S5351, S5352 [25JY], S5394, S5398–S5403, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5505 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045, S6101 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent agreement, S5112 [19JY], S5314 [24JY], S5347 [25JY], S5503 [31JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent request, S5402 [26JY]

——— making appropriations (S. 3073), S6203 [18SE]

Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of Embassy Theatre, S2771 [17MY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: tribute (S. Res. 615), S5869 [22AU]

Immigration: expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (S. 2466), S1289 [28FE]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Mexican Fiesta, S5615 [15AU]

Montpelier, VT: placement of new statue of Ceres on top of Vermont State House dome, S7104 [27NO]

Nelson, Prince Rogers: anniversary of death, S2298 [19AP]

Positive Street Art (organization): tribute, S5912 [23AU]

Providence, RI: anniversary of Loew’s Theatre Building, S6768 [10OC]

Rockland, ME: anniversary of Farnsworth Museum, S5691 [16AU]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers, S6259–S6261 [18SE], S6292–S6296 [25SE], S6334 [26SE]

——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (S. 2334), S501–S505 [24JA]

Reports filed

Allowing Alaska To Improve Vital Opportunities in the Rural Economy (Allowing Alaska IVORY) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 115–415), S7318 [5DE]

Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6147) (H. Rept. 115–765), H5283 [19JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3073) (S. Rept. 115–276), S3951 [14JN]

Music Modernization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5447) (H. Rept. 115–651), H3574 [25AP]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2823), S6141 [12SE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2823) (S. Rept. 115–339), S6188 [17SE]

National Comedy Center Recognition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6077) (H. Rept. 115–854), H6647 [23JY]

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Redesignation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 965) (S. Rept. 115–299), S4950 [12JY]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 118, ‘‘U.S. Capitol Grounds—Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead’s Design for Democracy’’ printing as a House document, H3688 [26AP]

H. Res. 418, Dept. of the Interior recognition of legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by addition of Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places, H8861 [25SE]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 5447, Music Modernization Act, H3522–H3536 [25AP]

H.R. 6077, National Comedy Center Recognition Act, H6628 [23JY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

S. 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act, H3460 [24AP]

S. Res. 477, tribute to National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, S2329 [19AP]

S. Res. 559, African-American Music Appreciation Month, S4742 [28JN]

S. Res. 615, tribute to Aretha L. Franklin, S5835 [22AU]

S. Res. 644, Country Music Association Day, S6279 [24SE]

S.J. Res. 60, appoint Barbara M. Barrett as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S2778 [17MY], H5853 [28JN]

ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA

Remarks in House

Arts Awards: tribute to recipients, E636 [11MY]

ARTS IN EDUCATION WEEK

Remarks in House

Observance, H8179 [13SE]

ARTSAKH see Azerbaijan, Republic of

ARTSFAIRFAX (organization)

Remarks in House

Arts Awards: tribute to recipients, E1541 [20NO]

ARVADA, CO

Remarks in House

Anderson, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E480 [17AP]

Apodaca, Angelina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E297 [13MR]

Archuleta, Jalissa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E297 [13MR]

Beattie, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E481 [17AP]

Bishop, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E298 [13MR]

Boster, Chance: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E631 [11MY]

Brown, Isabella: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E298 [13MR]

Buckner, Ally: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E299 [13MR]

Buckner, Allysa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E411 [10AP]

Cardenas, Avryon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E641 [15MY]

Cespedes-Roses, Deven: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E631 [11MY]

Charles, Tyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E632 [11MY]

Chavez, Belen T.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E737 [25MY]

Clark, Nathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E632 [11MY]

Cleveland, Rowanchayse: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E300 [13MR]

Coalman-Angelo, Christopher: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E633 [11MY]

Crise-Zarate, Steven: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E566 [27AP], E599 [8MY]

Cross, Jordan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E301 [13MR]

Eames, Ruby: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E301 [13MR]

Ellis, Katie Groke: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E494 [18AP]

Escalera, Yadira T.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E440 [12AP], E760 [5JN]

Espinoza, Darrien: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E302 [13MR], E642 [15MY]

Fernandez, Mariah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E303 [13MR]

Fillmore, Jing-Mei: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E341 [20MR]

Fillmore, Xuedan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]

Forsythe, Shilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]

Gabaldon, Julia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]

Gallatin, Tiana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E353 [21MR]

Gannon, Kade: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E600 [8MY]

Garcia, Ethan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E601 [8MY]

Garcia, Jose V.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E441 [12AP]

Ghafour, Arez: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E561 [27AP], E601 [8MY]

Gillotte, Angel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]

Gist, Cassandra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E343 [20MR]

Gonsoir, Keegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]

Grimsley, Charity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E344 [20MR]

Guzman, Rhina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]

Hackbarth, Brady A.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E562 [27AP], E602 [8MY]

Hanh, Jaydekai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E562 [27AP], E603 [8MY]

Hannah, Nathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E564 [27AP], E604 [8MY]

Hays, Samueal: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E564 [27AP]

Hays, Samuel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E605 [8MY]

Hernandez, Tania H.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Hernandez, Yamile: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Howard, Alison: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [20MR]

James, Delilah R.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E745 [25MY]

James, Karma: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [20MR]

Johnes, Malik: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E565 [27AP]

Johnson, James: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E482 [17AP]

Jones, Malik: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E606 [8MY], E645 [15MY]

Jordan, Chris: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E566 [27AP], E606 [8MY]

Knight, Lukas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E495 [18AP], E659 [16MY]

Kulhanek, Nicholas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E496 [18AP], E660 [16MY]

Kumeso, Exhauce: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E497 [18AP], E661 [16MY]

Lawless, Lauren: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Lopez, Miguel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E498 [18AP], E661 [16MY]

Maldonado, Miguel O.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E443 [12AP]

Maldonado, Olivas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E742 [25MY]

Marcussen, Anita: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award recipient, E483 [17AP]

Marroguin, Skylah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]

Martinez, Alyssa: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award recipient, E499 [18AP]

Martinez, Michael: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E501 [18AP], E658 [16MY]

McClelland, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E502 [18AP], E662 [16MY]

McConnell, Griffin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E503 [18AP], E663 [16MY]

McNierney, Kayla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [20MR]

Melinger, Kaleigh: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [20MR], E444 [12AP]

Miller, Brooke: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E347 [20MR]

Morris, Sydney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]

Murphy, Dave: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E505 [18AP], E664 [16MY]

Naftz, Isaac: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP], E744 [25MY]

Neary, Riley: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [25MY]

Ogata, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E739 [25MY]

Olson, Alexander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]

Oswalt, Daimon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]

Padro, Dante: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E546 [26AP]

Page, Addison: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E523 [24AP]

Perea, Andreas J.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E547 [26AP]

Pitera, Tyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E447 [12AP], E646 [15MY]

Poole, Jane: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E743 [25MY]

Pruett, Richard: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]

Reza, Danais: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E413 [10AP], E524 [24AP]

Rivas, Gina: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E487 [17AP]

Robb, Courtney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E525 [24AP]

Rocha, Adrena: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E526 [24AP]

Romero James, Delilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E414 [10AP]

Running Bear, Alexis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E518 [24AP]

Saharchuk, Philip: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E735 [25MY]

SAS Manufacturing (company): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E488 [17AP]

Sawano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E448 [12AP]

Schindewolf, Alicia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP]

Schueller, Megan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E451 [12AP]

Smale-Schemmel, Marcus: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]

Sparr, Sutton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E452 [12AP], E647 [15MY]

Stockton, Caleb: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]

Swano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E648 [15MY]

Taylor, Lyla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E453 [12AP]

Ticoalu, Gabrina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E416 [10AP]

Turner, Serenity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E454 [12AP]

Tzintzun Chavez, Belen: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E412 [10AP]

Ulibarri, Anissa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E418 [10AP]

Vang, Eva: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [10AP]

Vicory, Ivy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [10AP]

Villegas, Jose: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]

Wagner, Elijah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E551 [26AP]

Wenger, Madalyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E634 [11MY]

Whittaker, Kaitlyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E635 [11MY]

Woodcock, Victoria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E636 [11MY]

Yazzie-Rodriguez, Pete: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E549 [26AP]

Zamora, Cheyenne I.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E637 [11MY]

ARVIN, CA

Remarks in House

Kern County, CA: anniversary of Arvin-Edison Water Storage District, E573, E575 [1MY]

ASCH, ALFRED

Bills and resolutions

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5200 [14JN]

Remarks in House

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (H.R. 6116), H8248 [13SE], H9395 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (H.R. 6116), S7064 [15NO]

Reports filed

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 6116), S6387 [28SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6116, Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI, H8248 [13SE]

ASCHBACHER, JAMES C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1171 [24AU]

ASELAGE, MICHAEL J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E494 [18AP]

ASH, MICHELLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1666 [13DE]

ASHANTI ALERT ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 5075), S7363 [6DE], H10393 [20DE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3714), S7356 [6DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5075), H8817–H8820 [25SE]

——— Senate amendment, H10393–H10395 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 5075), S7311 [5DE], S7372 [6DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5075, provisions, H8817 [25SE]

ASHBURN, VA

Remarks in House

Brambleton Middle School: tribute, E486 [17AP]

ASHCRAFT, DAMON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1189 [4SE]

ASHDOWN, AR

Remarks in House

York, Kay: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]

ASHE, ARTHUR

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 624), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1054), H7920 [6SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Res. 624), S6104 [6SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 624, tribute, S6061 [6SE]

ASHE, BARRY W.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

ASHEVILLE, NC

Remarks in House

Wild Game Dinner for Wildlife Conservation: renaming in honor of Forrest E. Jarrett, E849 [15JN]

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Education: review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S1935 [22MR], S2803, S2804 [22MY]

ASHIDA, ERIK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5695 [26JN]

ASHLAND, KY

Articles and editorials

Ashland Welcomes Winning Technology Students With Parade, S5714 [20AU]

Remarks in Senate

Ashland Middle School: Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Solve for Tomorrow contest winner, S5714 [20AU]

ASHLAND, OH

Bills and resolutions

Bill Harris Post Office: designate (see H.R. 5868), H4209 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Bill Harris Post Office: designate (H.R. 5868), H8247 [13SE], E1295 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Bill Harris Post Office: designate (H.R. 5868), S7064 [15NO]

Reports filed

Bill Harris Post Office, Ashland, OH: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5868), S6387 [28SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5868, Bill Harris Post Office, Ashland, OH, H8247 [13SE]

ASHLAND (KY) DAILY INDEPENDENT

Articles and editorials

Ashland Welcomes Winning Technology Students With Parade, S5714 [20AU]

ASHLEY, MARION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1637 [11DE]

ASIA

Amendments

Foreign policy: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]

Articles and editorials

China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions

Asia Foundation Act: repeal (see H.R. 5947), H4693 [23MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN] (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]

Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]

Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]

Foreign policy: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 6888), H8884 [25SE]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 139), H8170 [12SE]

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

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Security Consultative Meeting with the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 52), S7052 [15NO]

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

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see S. 3470), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6636), H7724 [26JY]

Southeast Asia: require a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (see H.R. 6828), H8725 [13SE]

Taiwan Defense Assessment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5680), H3781 [7MY]

Motions

Foreign policy: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7865 [19DE]

Proclamations

Sri Lanka Independence Anniversary: Representative Frelinghuysen, E143 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H4690–H4692 [23MY]

Asia-Pacific region: U.S. policy, H1202 [15FE]

Aurora, CO: tribute to Asian Pacific Development Center, E1542 [20NO]

China: disapprove Chinese Civil Aviation Authority decision to expand civil air routes in the Taiwan Strait, E96 [25JA], E101 [29JA], E119 [30JA], E165 [8FE]

——— impact of increasing influence in global affairs, H541–H547 [18JA]

——— political and economic impact of One Belt One Road initiative to expand Chinese exports and trade access through infrastructure investment projects in Asia and Europe, E728 [24MY]

——— urge increased pressure on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to end intercontinental ballistic missile development, H543 [18JA]

Chinese American Council of Sacramento, CA: tribute to Gold Mountain Celebration, E1673 [13DE]

Foreign policy: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10130–H10138 [12DE]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (H.J. Res. 139), E1229 [12SE]

Kazakhstan: anniversary of Astana, E739 [25MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development and support U.S. sanctions and international pressure to abandon missile programs, E62 [18JA]

Philippines: independence anniversary, H5077 [12JN]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (H.R. 535), H57–H59, H60, H61 [9JA], E24 [10JA], E49 [16JA], E381 [29MR], E1393 [12OC]

Remarks in Senate

China: impact of increasing influence in global affairs, S2056–S2058 [11AP]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize military readiness in Indo-Pacific region and improve Taiwan’s defense capabilities, S2955 [4JN]

Foreign policy: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S3399 [11JN], S7278, S7284 [4DE]

——— develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), House amendment, S7865–S7867 [19DE]

Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development, implement sanctions to force weapon dismantlement, and plan for military contingencies to defend U.S. and regional security (S. Res. 361), S61 [8JA]

Korea, Republic of: U.S. military presence on Korean Peninsula, S3288 [7JN]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (H.R. 535), S1290 [28FE]

——— encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (S. 1051), S3401 [11JN]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: withdrawal, S6465 [3OC]

Reports filed

Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]

Taiwan Travel Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 535), S907 [13FE]

Texts of

H.R. 535, Taiwan Travel Act, H57 [9JA]

S. 2736, Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, S7285–S7291 [4DE], H10130–H10136 [12DE]

S. Con. Res. 52, Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting with the U.S. anniversary, S7060 [15NO]

S. Res. 530, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S2941 [24MY]

S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]

S. Res. 546, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3909 [13JN]

ASIA FOUNDATION

Bills and resolutions

Asia Foundation Act: repeal (see H.R. 5947), H4693 [23MY]

ASIA FOUNDATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Repeal (see H.R. 5947), H4693 [23MY]

ASIA REASSURANCE INITIATIVE ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]

Articles and editorials

China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP]

Motions

Enact (S. 2736), S7865 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 2736), H10130–H10138 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2736), S3399 [11JN], S7278, S7284 [4DE]

——— House amendment, S7865–S7867 [19DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]

Texts of

S. 2736, provisions, S7285–S7291 [4DE], H10130–H10136 [12DE]

ASIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Ryba, Janice: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1485 [2NO]

ASIAN AMERICAN PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK

Remarks in House

Gill, Liveleen M.: Asian American Physician Association of Western New York Physician of the Year award recipient, E1579 [29NO]

ASIAN AMERICANS

Articles and editorials

Daniel Akaka, Former Democratic Senator From Hawaii, Dies at 93, S2475 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN] (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]

Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

Dept. of Education: provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

Ecology and environment: improve disclosure of pesticide and personal care product ingredients and ventilation in salons, establish employee training on salon hazards, and research effects of personal care products (see S. 2722), S2321 [19AP]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 744), H1217 [16FE]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]

SBA: establish pilot program for certifying that a small business concern is owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 6514), H7686 [25JY]

Remarks in House

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

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H4690–H4692 [23MY]

Batayola, Teresita: Puget Sound Business Journal Woman of Influence award recipient, E1105 [27JY]

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE): anniversary, E324 [15MR]

Dept. of Defense: study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]

Hawaii: anniversary of arrival of first Japanese immigrants, E796 [7JN]

Kurumada, Kiljoo Lee: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E446 [12AP]

National Minority Health Month: observance, H3151 [12AP]

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: observance, H7161 [25JY]

United HealthCare Services, Inc.: United HealthCare Asian Initiatives recipient of Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award, E1240 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 529), S2942 [24MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 529, support goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month, S2940 [24MY]

S. Res. 530, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S2941 [24MY]

S. Res. 546, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3909 [13JN]

ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE (organization)

Press releases

AAJC Opposes H.R. 6691, H7934 [7SE]

ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Letters

Multilateral development bank authorizations: Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H447 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury: nomination to be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, African Development Fund, and Asian Development Bank U.S. Governor, S1931 [22MR]

ASIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC.

Remarks in House

Excellence Award: tribute to recipients, E750 [29MY]

ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN] (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]

Remarks in House

Observance, H4690–H4692 [23MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 530, observance, S2941 [24MY]

S. Res. 546, observance, S3909 [13JN]

ASLUND, ANDERS

Articles and editorials

Bolster the U.S. Judiciary’s Defense Against Putin’s Kleptocracy, E907 [25JN]

ASMUSSEN, MARK

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce U.S. Park Police Valor Award recipients, E963 [3JY]

ASOTIN COUNTY, WA

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

ASSANGE, JULIAN

Remarks in Senate

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S7128 [27NO]

ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5087), H1280, H1319 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2095), S1296 [1MR]

ASSEMI, DARIUS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1691 [20DE]

ASSERTING BASIC COMMON-SENSE COORDINATION (ABCs) IN SCHOOL DISCIPLINE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2618), S1947 [22MR]

ASSIST SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED AND VETERAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2839), S2678 [15MY]

ASSISTANCE FOR FIRMS HARMED BY TARIFFS ON EXPORTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6396), H6462 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6396), H6272 [17JY]

ASSISTANCE FOR WORKERS HARMED BY TARIFFS ON EXPORTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6395), H6462 [17JY]

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GLENDALE, CA (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E658 [16MY]

ASSISTING STATES’ IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANS OF SAFE CARE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5890), H5125–H5127 [13JN], H5156, H5158 [14JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5890, provisions, H5125 [13JN]

ASSOCIATED PARENTS’ GROUPS OF HILLSBOROUGH, CA

Remarks in House

Gotcher, Lennie: Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough, CA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E471 [16AP]

James, Sally A. Convirs: Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough, CA, Community Care Award recipient, E466 [16AP]

ASSOCIATED PRESS (news service)

Articles and editorials

Youngest Migrants Held in ‘‘Tender Age’’ Shelters, S4262 [20JN]

ASSOCIATION FOR EXECUTIVES IN HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SECURITY (AEHIS)

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8787 [25SE]

ASSOCIATION FOR THE RESCUE AT SEA

Remarks in House

Carnival Elation (vessel): Association for the Rescue at Sea Cruise Ship Humanitarian Assistance Award and International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea recipient, E1249 [13SE]

ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES

Press releases

Executive Order Relative to Hiring Practices for Administrative Law Judges, H6278 [17JY]

ASSOCIATION OF CENTERS FOR THE STUDY OF CONGRESS

Remarks in Senate

Congress Week: observance, S2001 [9AP]

ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES

Remarks in House

Plano, TX: Plano Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, H7093 [24JY]

Round Rock, TX: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1063 [25JY]

ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COMMUNITIES

Remarks in Senate

South Georgia-Moody AFB, GA: inclusion in Association of Defense Communities Great American Defense Communities list, S1313 [1MR]

ASSOCIATION OF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

Remarks in House

Congress: printing in Congressional Record of remarks made by former Members of Congress during reception honoring them, unanimous-consent agreement, H5668 [26JN]

——— reception honoring former Members of Congress, H5656–H5666 [26JN]

Rollcalls

Members, H5658 [26JN]

ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS

Letters

Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, H7114 [24JY]

Social Security Child Protection Act, H3377 [17AP]

ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN)

Bills and resolutions

Small business: establish small business development centers internationally and promote international commerce (see H.R. 6706), H7870 [5SE]

Southeast Asia: require a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (see H.R. 6828), H8725 [13SE]

ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8784 [25SE]

ASSOCIATION OF TENNIS PROFESSIONALS

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Citi Open Tennis Tournament, E1053 [24JY]

ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S. ARMY

Remarks in House

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

Laiacona, Nicholas M.: Friends of the New York State Military Museum (organization) and Association of the U.S. Army Capital District of New York Chapter Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E1430 [19OC], E1463 [26OC]

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

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

ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Remarks in House

Gallaway, Marc: Association of Washington School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, H8890 [26SE]

ASYLUM ABUSE REDUCTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3372), S5931 [23AU]

ATASCOCITA, TX

Remarks in House

Atascocita High School: tribute to girls’ softball team, E763 [5JN]

ATCHISON, KS

Remarks in House

Amelia Earhart Post Office Building: designate (S. 2040), H1718 [20MR], H1736 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Amelia Earhart Post Office Building: designate (S. 2040), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

Amelia Earhart Post Office Building, Atchison, KS: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2040), S1163 [15FE]

Texts of

S. 2040, Amelia Earhart Post Office Building, Atchison, KS, S1527 [7MR], H1718 [20MR]

ATHANASON, TRACI

Remarks in Senate

Henderson County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

ATHENA INTERNATIONAL (organization)

Remarks in House

Ladies Professional Golf Association: ATHENA International (organization) Organizational Leadership Award recipient, E813 [8JN]

ATHENS, AL

Bills and resolutions

Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 6513), H7686 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 6513), H9727 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 6513), S7528 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6513, Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building, Athens, AL, H9728 [29NO]

ATHENS, GA

Remarks in House

University of Georgia: tribute to football team, H493 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

University of Georgia: tribute to football team, S29 [4JA]

ATHENS, WV

Remarks in House

Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary, E1022 [17JY]

ATKINS, ANDREW F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E992 [10JY]

ATKINS, DANA T.

Letters

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5618 [25JN]

ATKINSON, MICHAEL G.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Intelligence Community Inspector General: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S1164 [15FE]

ATKINSON, MICHAEL K.

Remarks in Senate

Intelligence services: nomination to be Intelligence Community Inspector General, S2639 [14MY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Intelligence Community Inspector General: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S1286 [28FE]

ATLANTA, GA

Bills and resolutions

Atlanta United FC (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 1179), H10210 [13DE]

ATLANTA UNITED FC (soccer team)

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Res. 1179), H10210 [13DE]

ATLANTIC, IA

Remarks in House

Deter Motor Co.: tribute, E497 [18AP]

Leonard, Keith: Atlantic, IA, Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E476 [16AP]

Saeugling, Clayton: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church: anniversary, E1172 [24AU]

ATLANTIC RICHFIELD CO. (ARCO)

Bills and resolutions

BLM: convey certain lands to Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), facilitate resolution of environmental remediation and reclamation, resolve potential U.S. liability, and promote economic development in Lyon County, NV (see H.R. 5347), H1727 [20MR]

Reports filed

Lyon County Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5347) (H. Rept. 115–1002), H9462 [2NO]

ATOMIC ENERGY see Nuclear Energy

ATOMIC ENERGY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Energy: improve process authorizing transfer of civilian nuclear commerce technology and assistance (see H.R. 6351), H6173 [12JY]

NRC: ensure State and local communities participate in development of nuclear plant decommissioning plans and require public approval or rejection of such proposed plans (see S. 2388), S703 [7FE] (see H.R. 4975), H974 [7FE]

——— prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations for spent fuel stored at closed nuclear reactors (see S. 2396), S704 [7FE]

Saudi Arabia: require any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation (see S. Res. 541), S3760 [12JN]

——— require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see S. 3785), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7350), H10336 [19DE]

Treaties and agreements: require congressional approval for peaceful nuclear cooperation agreements and ensure partners in such agreements renounce pursuit of enrichment and reprocessing technologies (see H.R. 5357), H1753 [21MR] (see H.R. 7351), H10336 [19DE]

Reports filed

Require Saudi Arabia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement With U.S. To Prohibit Enrichment of Uranium or Separation of Plutonium on Saudi Arabian Territory To Ensure Nonproliferation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 541), S5455 [30JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 541, require any Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation, S3764 [12JN]

AT-RISK YOUTH MEDICAID PROTECTION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1925) (H. Rept. 115–738), H5092 [12JN]

ATROCITIES PREVENTION BOARD

Amendments

Human rights: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7519, S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Letters

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6316 [17JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6316 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Human rights: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (H.R. 3030), H3571–H3573 [25AP], H6315–H6319 [17JY], E493 [18AP], E1030 [18JY]

——— authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), H10546, H10547 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

Human rights: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Reports filed

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1158), S4512 [27JN]

Texts of

H.R. 3030, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, H6315 [17JY]

S. 1158, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, S7523 [12DE], H10546 [21DE]

ATTEBURY, THEODORE

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1441 [23OC]

ATTORNEY GENERAL (Jeff Sessions)

Bills and resolutions

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

Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (see H. Res. 928), H5021 [8JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H21 [9JA], H96 [10JA], H420, H421, H471–H475 [17JA]

Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (H. Res. 928), H6028 [10JY]

Supreme Court: decision in Sessions v. Dimaya relative to definition of ‘‘violent felony’’ for purposes of deportation under immigration law, H7931, H7932, H7936 [7SE]

Trump, President: claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: assessment of tenure, S668–S670 [7FE], S5897 [23AU]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, S33, S39–S42 [4JA]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Dept. of Justice investigations, S6151 [12SE]

Reports filed

Request the President and Direct Attorney General Sessions To Transmit to the House of Representatives Certain Documents Relative to Use of Pardon Power: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 928) (H. Rept. 115–797), H5973 [28JN], H7771 [24AU]

AUBIN, JUDI

Remarks in House

Labor unions: tribute to New York labor union members, H767 [5FE]

AUBURN, AL

Remarks in House

Auburn University: tribute to women’s equestrian team, E773 [5JN]

AUBURN, MA

Remarks in House

Auburn High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E717 [23MY]

AUBURN, ME

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S868 [12FE]

AUBURN, NY

Remarks in House

Constitution Week: observance, E1244 [13SE]

Derby & Miller publishing company: historical marker recognition, E1015 [16JY]

Saratoga Springs, NY: observance of Solomon Northup Day, E3 [5JA]

Simplex Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E825 [12JN]

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to women’s equestrian team, E773 [5JN]

AUDAGE, NATALIE

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1432 [19OC]

AUDETTE, BOB

Articles and editorials

Vermont Mourns the Death of ‘‘A Gentle Soul’’, S499 [24JA]

AUDIOLOGY PATIENT CHOICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2575), S1844 [20MR]

AUDRIFFRED, JEAN

Remarks in House

Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]

AUDUBON GREENWICH (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6912 [13NO]

AUGSBURGER, AROL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2770 [17MY]

AUGUST, MATTHEW J.

Bills and resolutions

Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI: designate (see S. 3414), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6715), H7919 [6SE]

Remarks in House

Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI: designate (S. 3414), H9729 [29NO]

Reports filed

Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3414), S6387 [28SE]

Texts of

S. 3414, Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI, S7063 [15NO], H9729 [29NO]

AUGUSTA, GA

Remarks in House

Augusta National Golf Club: tribute to hosting of Masters Tournament, H3084 [10AP]

AUGUSTA, ME

Remarks in Senate

Maine Development Foundation: anniversary, S6354 [27SE]

AUGUSTA NATIONAL, INC.

Remarks in House

Augusta, GA: tribute to Augusta National Golf Club hosting of Masters Tournament, H3084 [10AP]

AUGUSTINE, GARRY J.

Letters

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5619 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6961 [14NO]

AUKES, LOGAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4728 [28JN]

AUMIC, LORRAINE

Remarks in House

Labor unions: tribute to New York labor union members, H767 [5FE]

AUNG SAN SUU KYI

Bills and resolutions

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1057), H7942 [7SE] (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1057), H8110 [12SE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

——— condemn acts of violence against Rohingya population and call on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy (H. Res. 528), H3882 [9MY]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

Reports filed

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1091, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population in Burma, H10061 [11DE]

S. Res. 635, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes in Burma, S6233 [18SE]

AUPPERLE, JANNES AND NEIL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1416 [16OC]

AURORA, CO

Remarks in House

Asian Pacific Development Center: tribute, E1542 [20NO]

Aurora Interfaith Community Services: anniversary, E1504 [9NO]

BLR Elder Care: anniversary, E1265 [17SE]

Colorado Freedom Memorial: anniversary, E741 [25MY]

Comitis Crisis Center: tribute, E1498 [6NO]

Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (organization): tribute, E1614 [6DE]

Global Fest: tribute, E1066 [25JY]

Grandview High School: tribute to boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, H1683 [19MR], H1752 [21MR]

Jenson, Susan: Bonfils Stanton Foundation Arts and Society Award recipient, E1614 [6DE]

7/20 Memorial: installation in memory of victims of movie theater shootings, H7709 [26JY], E1039 [19JY]

Sister Cities International (organization): tribute to annual conference, E1072 [25JY]

St. Mary’s Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church: anniversary, E1332 [28SE]

Stephen D. Hogan Parkway: groundbreaking, E899 [22JN]

Remarks in Senate

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center: opening, S5031 [18JY]

AURORA, IL

Remarks in House

Illinois Math and Science Academy: tribute, H5105 [13JN]

AURORA, NY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E443 [12AP]

AUSTERLITZ, NY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E799 [7JN]

AUSTIN, ALLEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H899 [6FE]

AUSTIN, JAMES P., JR., AND JERESA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H899 [6FE]

AUSTIN, STEVE

Remarks in House

Congressional Fire Services Institute: Mason Lankford Fire Leadership Award recipient, E469 [16AP], E479 [17AP]

Tribute, E1528 [15NO]

AUSTIN, TX

Remarks in House

Austin Habitat for Humanity: tribute, H5635 [25JN]

Crime: condemn bombings, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1530 [13MR]

Honor Flight Austin (organization): tribute, H9100 [27SE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of bombing victims in Austin, TX, H2029 [22MR]

Refuge Ranch: tribute to sex trafficking victims’ shelter, E862 [19JN]

U.S. News & World Report (publication): inclusion in ‘‘Best Places to Live in the U.S.’’ list, H1553 [14MR]

University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men’s swimming and diving team, H3160 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: establishment of Army Futures Command in Austin, TX, S5795 [22AU]

——— prohibit funding for Army Futures Command establishment in Austin, TX, S5880 [23AU]

AUSTRALIA, COMMONWEALTH OF

Amendments

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]

Articles and editorials

China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 6888), H8884 [25SE]

Foreign policy: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY] (see H. Res. 1029), H7687 [25JY]

Space policy: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (see H. Res. 1052), H7920 [6SE]

Motions

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7865 [19DE]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2003–S2010 [9AP]

Remarks in House

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10130–H10138 [12DE]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H128 [10JA]

Space policy: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (H. Res. 1052), H9493–H9495 [13NO]

World War II: anniversary of air crash death of U.S. soldiers at Bakers Creek, Queensland, Australia, E835 [13JN]

Remarks in Senate

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S3399 [11JN], S7278, S7284 [4DE]

——— develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), House amendment, S7865–S7867 [19DE]

Climate: impact of climate change on Great Barrier Reef, S2542 [8MY]

Congress: tribute to Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S1337 [5MR]

Foreign policy: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (S. Con. Res. 41), S4880 [10JY]

Reports filed

Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]

Nomination of Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1052, affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization, H9493 [13NO]

S. 2736, Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, S7285–S7291 [4DE], H10130–H10136 [12DE]

S. Con. Res. 41, commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation with Australia, S4879 [10JY]

AUSTRIA, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Orchestra tour through Europe and Israel, E739 [25MY], E753 [1JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Trevor D. Traina To Be Ambassador to Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1841 [20MR]

AUTHENTICATING LOCAL EMERGENCIES AND REAL THREATS ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 2385), S4453, S4456 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2385), S4456 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 2385, provisions, S4456–S4458 [26JN]

AUTHORIZING MODERATED ENUMERATION RESPONSES INCLUDING CITIZENSHIP ACQUISITION (AMERICA) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7106), H9459 [30OC]

AUTHORS see Literature

AUTISM COMMUNITY TOGETHER (organization)

Remarks in House

Autism Awareness Fair: anniversary, E459 [13AP]

AUTISM SPEAKS INC.

Remarks in House

World Autism Month: observance, H3084 [10AP], H3561 [25AP]

AUTOMATIC GUNFIRE PREVENTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3947), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Letters

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, H6218 [16JY]

AUTOMOBILES see Motor Vehicles

AUWAERTER, PAUL G.

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8782 [25SE]

AVERA, JORDAN

Remarks in House

LaGrange, GA: tribute to firefighters injured in house fire, H9395 [28SE]

AVERY, ANNIE

Remarks in House

Alabama Nursing Home Association: Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]

AVERY, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E615 [9MY]

AVERY COUNTY, NC

Remarks in House

Smith, Larry: National Christmas Tree Association Grand Champion Grower, H9577 [27NO]

AVIATION

Amendments

Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions (S. 1092), S7437, S7448 [11DE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], S5589 [1AU], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor servicemembers killed during aviation training exercise at Naval Air Station Key West, FL, H1750 [21MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

National Commission on Military Aviation Safety, S6929 [13NO]

Articles and editorials

Open Arms for Families of Fallen, S4943 [12JY]

Racist Vestige of the Past That Progressives Are Happy To Leave in Place, H3665 [26AP]

To Pay for Wall, Trump Would Cut Proven Border Security Measures, S83 [9JA]

Bills and resolutions

Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (see H. Res. 1010), H6649 [23JY]

American Samoa: improve air service capabilities (see S. 2348), S521 [25JA]

Animals: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

Army: anniversary of first delivery of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter (see S. Res. 663), S6413 [1OC]

Berlin Airlift: anniversary (see S. Res. 634), S6224 [18SE]

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]

Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and repeal Federal regulations on switchblade knives which burden citizens (see S. 3264), S5360 [25JY]

Conran, Philip J.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4920), H737 [2FE]

Crime: prosecute as a Federal crime the assault or intimidation of a passenger train crew member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted (see S. 2861), S2724 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft of Saudi Arabia (see S. 3623), S6964 [14NO]

——— require U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) assessments of transportation infrastructure (see S. 3043), S3601 [11JN]

Dept. of Education: provide deferment to certain Federal student loan borrowers who are accruing aeronautical experience required for airline transport pilot certification (see H.R. 6926), H9149 [27SE]

Dept. of HHS: allow delivery of medical supplies by unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 7395), H10586 [21DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles (see S. 2836), S2643 [14MY] (see H.R. 6401), H6463 [17JY]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see S. 3706), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6400), H6463 [17JY]

——— establish Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator (see H.R. 6438), H6587 [19JY]

——— improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (see H.R. 5766), H3929 [10MY]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3109), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6776), H8169 [12SE]

——— prepare threat assessment on unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 6620), H7723 [26JY]

——— provide oversight of border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant (see S. 3162), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6462), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: recognize historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places (see H. Res. 792), H1728 [20MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: determine best available estimate of total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received (see S. 3604), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 7202), H9743 [29NO]

Dept. of Transportation: allow airport projects to be eligible to participate in the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program (see S. 3647), S7051 [15NO]

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

——— improve consumer protections for customers of air ambulance operators (see S. 2812), S2623 [10MY]

——— improve Essential Air Service program (see S. 2983), S2924 [24MY]

——— limit eligibility for Essential Air Service program for certain locations (see H.R. 6065), H5021 [8JN]

——— modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see H.R. 7014), H9413 [2OC]

——— promulgate regulations to protect airline consumers in the case of cancelled flights (see S. 3156), S4733 [28JN]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

——— provide an exemption to noncontiguous States for certain essential air service requirements (see H.R. 4836), H552 [18JA]

——— repeal perimeter rule relative to distance of non-stop flights operating at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 7298), H10209 [13DE]

——— require large ticket agents to adopt minimum customer service standards for purchase of airfares and related passenger air transportation services (see S. 3183), S4843 [9JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology (see S. 2290), S138 [10JA]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]

Disabled: protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 5004), H1126 [13FE]

Emergency medical personnel: include nonprofit and volunteer ground and air ambulance crew members and first responders for certain benefits (see H.R. 5971), H4729 [24MY]

EPA: reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see S. 3385), S5932 [23AU]

Eureka Springs, AR: recognize National Aviation Cadet Museum of the U.S. (see S. 2617), S1947 [22MR]

FAA: address cybersecurity concerns for aircraft avionics systems, including software components (see H.R. 7045), H9419 [5OC]

——— address need for pilot development and encourage more individuals to enter the field of aviation (see H.R. 6957), H9150 [27SE]

——— allow use of passenger facility charge revenue to enhance security at airports and make projects for installation of security cameras eligible for Airport Improvement Program (see S. 2859), S2724 [16MY]

——— assist aviation-impacted communities in mitigating the noise burden that they face and increase engagement and responsiveness to communities (see H.R. 6168), H5362 [20JN]

——— authorize grants from the small airport fund for construction or improvement of a nonapproach control tower (see S. 3512), S6341 [26SE]

——— broaden unmanned aircraft systems safety awareness (see S. 3511), S6341 [26SE]

——— complete ongoing evaluation of alternative airplane noise metrics to the current Day Night Level (DNL) 65 decibels standard (see H.R. 7043), H9419 [5OC]

——— encourage use of zero-emission vehicles and technology at public-use airports (see S. 3514), S6342 [26SE]

——— enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see S. 2422), S907 [13FE]

——— establish a pilot program to provide flight training services to veterans (see S. 3322), S5582 [1AU]

——— establish a process to allow applicants to petition to prohibit or restrict operation of an unmanned aircraft in close proximity to certain critical infrastructure (see S. 3513), S6342 [26SE]

——— establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5701), H3833 [8MY]

——— establish Collegiate Training Initiative Program for unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 7044), H9419 [5OC]

——— establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6897), H9088 [26SE]

——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools (see S. 2792), S2517 [7MY]

——— prioritize reduction in noise pollution in air commerce (see H.R. 6558), H7721 [26JY]

——— prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (see H.R. 5421), H3052 [29MR]

——— prohibit use of unauthorized unmanned aircrafts over wildfires (see S. 3132), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6235), H5748 [26JN]

——— promulgate regulations to prohibit storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes (see S. 2556), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5315), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (see H.R. 5346), H1727 [20MR]

——— provide for treatment of certain seasonal airports (see S. 3430), S6142 [12SE]

——— reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

——— reduce regulations on pilots by clarifying terms ‘‘common carrier’’ and ‘‘personal operator’’ to facilitate flight-sharing by noncommerical pilots on digital platforms (see S. 2650), S2075 [11AP]

——— require air carriers to disclose date and location of most recent aircraft maintenance (see S. 3026), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6028), H4979 [7JN]

——— require regional centers of air transportation excellence to conduct research on impacts of aircraft noise on humans and effective methods to mitigate such impacts (see H.R. 6454), H6588 [19JY]

——— support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]

Federal agencies and departments: require a report on multiagency use of airspace and environmental review (see S. 3475), S6223 [18SE]

Federal employees: provide standards relative to airline travel for official business (see S. 3399), S5991 [28AU]

Foreign countries: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2925), S2836 [22MY]

Forest Service: transfer certain Black Hills National Forest lands to Custer County, SD, Airport (see S. 2297), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4781), H169 [11JA]

Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport (see S. 3402), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 5039), H1211 [15FE]

GAO: report on certain personnel matters in connection with Air Force remotely piloted aircraft (see S. 2914), S2835 [22MY]

GSA: make information relative to travel by heads of Executive agencies and other senior individuals publicly available (see S. 2630), S1948 [22MR]

Hurricanes: alter Federal share of certain disaster assistance for Puerto Rico in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 6859), H8738 [20SE]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

Israel: authorize entrance into cooperative project agreement to counter unmanned aerial vehicles that threaten the U.S. or Israel (see H.R. 5117), H1333 [27FE]

Law enforcement: allow use of counter drone technology to detect, monitor, and engage with unauthorized drones that pose a reasonable threat to the safety and security of certain facilities and assets (see H.R. 5366), H1754 [21MR]

——— limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6617), H7723 [26JY]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: anniversary of Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) (see S. Con. Res. 39), S3601 [11JN] (see H. Con. Res. 122), H4980 [7JN]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of offical funds for airline accommodations for Members and other officers and employees of the legislative branch which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 5232), H1501 [8MR]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 3652), S7051 [15NO]

Montana: designate a mountain ridge as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ in honor of servicemen killed in an Air Force training mission crash on such ridge (see S. 3035), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6041), H4979 [7JN]

NASA: authorize programs (see S. 3799), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 5503), H3315 [13AP]

——— redesignate certain facilities (see H.R. 6716), H7919 [6SE]

——— secure technological edge of the U.S. in civil and military aviation and aeronautics (see S. 2977), S2924 [24MY]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]

National Park Service: study ways to commemorate and preserve the aviation history of Long Island, NY (see H.R. 7198), H9743 [29NO]

National Public Safety Aviation Day: designate (see H. Res. 991), H6174 [12JY]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (see S. Res. 475), S2262 [18AP]

Petroleum: provide for use of unleaded aviation gasoline (see S. 3293), S5423 [26JY]

Political ethics: strengthen ethical standards in the Federal Government to prevent Government corruption and ensure transparency and accountability (see H.R. 7167), H9573 [20NO]

Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]

Safety: prioritize and support Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) program for flight crewmembers and Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) for flight attendants (see S. 2935), S2877 [23MY]

Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3452 [23AP]

Space policy: revise certain laws as necessary to keep them current and make technical amendments (see H.R. 6342), H6172 [12JY]

Taxation: provide for a credit against tax for improving safety of fuel systems in emergency medical rotorcraft (see H.R. 6832), H8731 [17SE]

Transportation: allow certain persons to own and control an air carrier providing air transportation or intrastate air transportation (see H.R. 5000), H1126 [13FE]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see S. 3418), S6059 [6SE]

——— ensure only travelers who are members of a trusted traveler program use security screening lanes designated for trusted travelers (see H.R. 6265), H5974 [28JN]

——— establish National Deployment Office (see H.R. 6461), H6588 [19JY]

——— improve program providing for private screening companies to conduct security screening at airports (see S. 3441), S6189 [17SE]

——— improve screening of transgender persons at airport security checkpoints (see H.R. 6659), H7747 [7AU]

——— require airports to submit security plans that include training programs for active threats, crowd management, mass evacuations, and restarting operations (see H.R. 4737), H18 [8JA]

——— require Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies (see S. 3144), S4512 [27JN]

——— require strategy to diversify the technology stakeholder marketplace relative to acquisition of security screening technologies (see H.R. 6459), H6588 [19JY]

——— require testing and evaluation of advanced screening technologies (see H.R. 5730), H3884 [9MY]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2781), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5863), H4209 [17MY]

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see S. 2550), S1735 [14MR]

Cost Estimates

Air Cargo Security Improvement Act (H.R. 4176): CBO, E351 [21MR]

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act (H.R. 4559): CBO, H43 [9JA]

PreCheck Is PreCheck Act (H.R. 6265): CBO, E1414 [16OC]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act (H.R. 6620): CBO, E1340 [28SE]

Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act (H.R. 4581): CBO, E175 [13FE]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act (H.R. 5766): CBO, E964 [3JY]

Strengthening Aviation Security Act (H.R. 4467): CBO, E353 [21MR]

Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act (H.R. 5730: CBO, E959 [3JY]

Letters

Air National Guard use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires: Representative Rohrabacher, H9096, H9097 [27SE]

Allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports: Hasan Solomon, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, E578 [1MY]

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7811 [4SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7811 [4SE]

FAA programs reauthorization: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9034 [26SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9034 [26SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

Prohibit FAA enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act: Grover Norquist, American for Tax Reform (organization), H3665 [26AP]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8751 [25SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8750 [25SE]

Require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems: Aaron Todd, Air Methods Corp., H3662 [26AP]

——— Sally Veith, Air Medical Operators Association, H3662 [26AP]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7813 [4SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7813 [4SE]

Lists

Honor Flight Chicago (organization) honorees, E784 [6JN]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization) members, S7047 [15NO]

Messages

Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: President Trump, S872 [12FE], H1103 [13FE]

Motions

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Air Force: A–10 wing replacement funding, H5742 [26JN]

——— acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (H. Res. 1010), H7647–H7649 [25JY]

——— AIM–120 delta advanced medium-range air-to-air missile funding, H5795 [27JN]

——— anniversary of Air Force Reserve, H3152, H3194 [12AP]

——— conduct core sampling study at Lackland AFB, TX, to determine if any regulated or hazardous substances are present along route of wastewater pipeline replacement project, H4702 [24MY]

——— Research Laboratory Information Directorate (Rome Lab) recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, H3431 [18AP]

——— tribute to A–29 Super Tucano light-attack combat aircraft mission in Afghanistan, H3919 [10MY]

Allegiant Travel Co.: call for investigation following 60 Minutes (television show) segment on safety practices and emergency incidents, H3345 [17AP]

Allentown, PA: anniversary of Queen City Airport, E273 [7MR]

Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, H3354–H3356 [17AP]

——— North Dakota Air National Guard 119th Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, H65 [9JA]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H1276 [27FE], H7708 [26JY]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 1229), H8180 [13SE]

——— sunset authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4598 [23MY]

——— tribute to 82d Airborne Division, H4591 [23MY]

Australia: anniversary of air crash death of U.S. soldiers at Bakers Creek, Queensland, Australia, during World War II, E835 [13JN]

Bluebonnet Belle (aircraft): crash of vintage C–47 Skytrain on way to Oshkosh Air Show, H7672 [25JY]

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

Bryan, TX: tribute to CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital Air Med 12 team, H9398 [28SE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H29 [9JA]

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (H.R. 5137), H1496 [8MR]

Chicago, IL: expansion plans for O’Hare International Airport, H1249 [26FE]

China: disapprove Chinese Civil Aviation Authority decision to expand civil air routes in the Taiwan Strait, E96 [25JA], E101 [29JA], E119 [30JA], E165 [8FE]

Civil Air Patrol: anniversary, H3349 [17AP]

Committee on Homeland Security (House): importance of Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security ‘‘Insider Threats to Aviation Security—Airline and Airport Perspectives’’ hearing, E1398 [12OC]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1130 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: allow counter-drone technology in defense of mobility airlift operations, H4676 [23MY]

——— CVN–80 aircraft carrier funding, H5805, H5806 [27JN]

——— Joint Surveillance Targeting and Attack Radar System (JSTARS) fleet funding, H7707 [26JY]

——— recognize importance of Dover AFB, DE, H4676 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), H7811–H7813 [4SE]

——— develop best practices for utilizing advanced passenger information and passenger name record data for counterterrorism screening and vetting operations (H.R. 4581), H49, H50 [9JA], E40 [12JA]

——— ensure partnerships with State, local, and tribal law enforcement officials to protect stadiums from unmanned aerial systems attacks adhere to Federal airspace safety regulations, E1510 [13NO]

——— establish Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator (H.R. 6438), H7810, H7811 [4SE]

——— improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (H.R. 5766), H5629, H5630 [25JN], E922 [26JN]

——— making appropriations, H2021 [22MR], H10092 [11DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE]

——— prepare threat assessment on unmanned aircraft systems (H.R. 6620), H8750–H8752 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior: recognize historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 792), H9781, H9782 [10DE]

Dept. of Transportation: conduct study of potential impacts of significantly delayed, significantly diminished, or completely failed delivery of Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), H3657 [26AP]

——— Essential Air Service program funding, H3593 [26AP], H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— implement changes to improve air transportation relative to flight delays, cancellations, or misconnections, H3672, H3673 [26AP]

——— pre-disaster mitigation assistance funding, H9036, H9038 [26SE]

——— provide cost-benefit analysis to Congress on changes to baggage reporting requirements, H3657 [26AP]

——— require airlines to create and make available a document outlining air passenger rights when flight diversions occur, H3656 [26AP]

——— review and revise air travel regulations to improve assistance for individuals with disabilities, H3656 [26AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Drugs: prevent entrance of illicit drugs in the U.S. by international airmail, H3435 [18AP]

Durham, NC: tribute to Airolina Young Aviators Program, E326 [15MR]

Easton, MD: anniversary of Easton/Newman Field Airport, H7094 [24JY]

EPA: prohibit EPA Administrator from booking airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, H1464 [7MR]

FAA: Airport Improvement Program funding, H3597 [26AP]

——— allow airports to apply for grants to construct air traffic control towers, H3649 [26AP]

——— allow airports to use Federal funds to buy generators for airport passenger areas, H3651 [26AP]

——— allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports, H3596, H3598 [26AP], E578 [1MY]

——— allow promulgation of rules and regulations relative to recreational drone use, H3648 [26AP]

——— allow regulation of transportation of lithium batteries by air, H3658 [26AP]

——— allow use of State highway specifications for airfield pavement construction and improvement at nonprimary airports, H3669 [26AP]

——— apply medical certification standards to operators of air balloons, H3516 [25AP], H3668 [26AP]

——— authorize use of certain actively tethered public unmanned aircraft systems for public safety purposes, specifically fire engines, E564 [27AP]

——— codify Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integrated Pilot Program, H3649 [26AP]

——— conduct study on alternative ways to sample day-night average sound levels in and around airports, H3657 [26AP]

——— conduct study on diversity of cybersecurity workforce in order to develop recommendations to increase size, quality, and diversity of such workforce, H3683 [26AP]

——— develop global-scale probabilistic convection guidance capability so that aircraft can avoid encounters with convection that causes turbulence, H3681 [26AP]

——— enforce flight safety regulations, H29 [9JA], H1381 [6MR]

——— engage and cooperate with air carriers to identify and facilitate opportunities for air carriers to retrofit aircraft with devices that mitigate noise, including vortex generators, H3681 [26AP]

——— ensure that aircraft transitioning from flight over ocean to flight over land fly at safe altitude and no lower than specific flight operations require, H3663 [26AP]

——— ensure that airports participating in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program comply with prompt payment requirements relative to Passenger Facility Charge funded projects, H3669 [26AP]

——— establish an African-American advisory board to develop aviation training, mentorship, education, and outreach programs to African Americans, H7170 [25JY]

——— establish annual performance goals for implementation of Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and hold officials accountable for meeting such goals, H3643 [26AP]

——— establish pilot program to permit operators of Stage 2 airplanes to conduct operations in medium-hub or non-hub airports, H3658 [26AP]

——— establish pilot program to provide air traffic control services on a preferential basis to aircraft equipped with Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology, H3657 [26AP]

——— establish position of Aviation Consumer Advocate, E568 [27AP]

——— establish prohibitions to prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons in the national airspace system, H3661 [26AP], E568 [27AP]

——— establish Task Force of Flight Standards Reform, H3650 [26AP]

——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), H9060 [26SE]

——— implement regulations to lessen impact of aircraft noise on communities surrounding the Los Angeles International Airport, H3728 [27AP]

——— include Seattle, WA, in study on health impact of aircraft noise on exposed residents, H3650 [26AP]

——— issue regulations establishing minimum dimensions for seats in passenger aircraft and require airlines to post on their websites the amount of space available for each passenger on an aircraft, H9037 [26SE]

——— partner with State and local agencies to educate public about dangers of operating unmanned aircraft over areas with temporary flight restrictions due to emergency response efforts, H3656 [26AP]

——— prohibit enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3664–H3666 [26AP]

——— prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (H.R. 5421), E384 [29MR]

——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles, H3598 [26AP]

——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (H.R. 5346), H5770, H5771 [27JN]

——— provide for research and development to advance aviation safety, security, and economic competitiveness, H3596, H3597 [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs, H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC], E1510 [13NO]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3587, H3590–H3688, H3691 [26AP], H3710–H3726, H3728 [27AP], E561, E564, E568, E570 [27AP], E578 [1MY], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

——— require consideration of emergency preparedness needs of a community served by an airport when evaluating that airport’s master plan under Airport Improvement Program, H3650 [26AP]

——— require consideration of potential emergency medical needs of pregnant women when evaluating minimum contents of approved aircraft medical kits, H3650 [26AP]

——— require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, H3661–H3663 [26AP]

——— require report on commercial airline and passenger safety, including plane age, over-all use, flight hours, metal fatigue, contractor maintenance, and aging airplane inspection rules, H3669 [26AP]

——— require sink or sanitizing equipment in lactation area in commercial service airports, H3650 [26AP]

——— require study and data collection of the air cargo traffic in the Caribbean region, H3677, H3678 [26AP]

——— require study on economic harm caused by excessive aircraft noise on communities and businesses near major airports, H3650 [26AP]

——— require study on relationship between jet aircraft approach and takeoff speeds and corresponding noise impacts on communities surrounding airports, H3651 [26AP]

——— review North Shore Helicopter Route to address noise impact on affected communities, improve altitude enforcement, and assess alternatives including an all water route over the Atlantic Ocean, H3682, H3683 [26AP]

——— revise National Capital Region helicopter flight paths and issue new official helicopter paths at higher altitudes, H3670 [26AP]

——— study economic impact of Temporary Flight Restrictions on local airports, recommend mitigation options, and analyze security procedures to allow limited use of certain airports, H3643, H3669 [26AP]

——— submit report to Congress on possible unmanned aircraft systems operation on spectrum allocated for aviation use, H3656 [26AP]

——— use alternative measurements to current day-night sound level average standard for certain areas under Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), H3597 [26AP]

——— utilize remote detection and identification technologies to identify unmanned aircraft systems not in compliance with Federal aviation laws and report to Congress on number of such aircraft entering restricted airspace, E564 [27AP]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H5162 [14JN]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any senior political appointee on private aircraft (H.R. 3876), H3518 [25AP]

Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport, H3656 [26AP]

GAO: conduct study on economic impact of proposed reforms to Dept. of Transportation Essential Air Service program on local communities, H3657 [26AP]

——— conduct study on revenue diversion by airports, H3656 [26AP]

——— report on effectiveness of FAA safety incident reporting and enforcement policies, H3650 [26AP]

——— require study on aviation workforce relative to mitigating pilot shortages, H3671 [26AP]

Honor Flight Austin (organization): tribute, H9100 [27SE]

Honor Flight Chicago (organization): tribute, E610 [9MY], E784 [6JN], E1235, E1238 [12SE]

Honor Flight Ephrata (organization): tribute, H4245 [21MY]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, E270 [7MR], E814 [8JN], E1360 [2OC]

Honor Flight of Central Oregon (organization): tribute, E789 [7JN]

Honor Flight of Greater Lafayette (organization): tribute, E1411 [16OC]

Honor Flight of Southern Oregon (organization): tribute, E1258 [13SE]

Honor Flight Southern Florida (organization): tribute, H8162 [12SE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H1421–H1424 [6MR], H3962–H3964 [15MY], H4235 [18MY], H4590 [23MY], H4788 [6JN], H7816 [4SE]

Infrastructure Week: observance, H3958, H3962 [15MY], H3990 [16MY], H4235 [18MY]

Internal Revenue Code: make technical corrections, H2026 [22MR]

Iraq: tribute to servicemembers killed in helicopter crash, H1711 [20MR], H1758 [22MR]

Japan: express condolences to families of victims of military plane crash, H10322 [19DE]

John F. Kennedy (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning, E423 [10AP]

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ: anniversary of 305th Air Mobility Wing 6th Airlift Squadron, E770 [5JN]

Keesler AFB, MS: tribute to 403d Wing 53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron ‘‘Hurricane Hunters’’, E935 [27JN]

Lowell, MA: tribute to placement of memorial stone at Centralville Memorial Park in honor of U.S. Army and Naval aviators who died as POWs during atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, E729 [24MY]

Mather, CA: anniversary of Mather Field, E1245 [13SE]

McKelvey, Tasha: Civil Air Patrol Spaatz Award recipient, E257 [5MR]

Mesa, AZ: expansion of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, H1106 [13FE]

Mineral Wells, TX: anniversary of Mineral Wells Airport, E647 [15MY]

Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Special Response Team for efforts to assist with search and recovery mission after military aircraft crash in Leflore County, MS, E237 [27FE]

MITRE Corp.: anniversary, E1716 [20DE]

National Guard: urge use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires, H9096 [27SE]

National Public Safety Aviation Day: designate (H. Res. 991), H7095 [24JY]

National security: conduct a global aviation security review (H.R. 4559), H41–H43 [9JA], E47 [16JA]

——— provide for third-party testing of airport security screening technology (H.R. 4561), H36–H38 [9JA]

Naval Air Station Key West, FL: tribute to servicemembers killed during aviation training exercise, H1750 [21MR]

Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD: anniversary, E372 [26MR]

Navy: AIM–120 delta advanced medium-range air-to-air missile funding, H5794, H5795 [27JN]

Newbauer, Tom: Association of Defense Communities Defense Community Leadership Award recipient, H5293 [20JN]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary, E533 [25AP]

Paschall, John: U.S. Air Force JROTC Flight Academy appointee, E592 [7MY]

Perkins, Margaret: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E328 [15MR]

Permian Basin Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E632 [11MY]

Peterson AFB, CO: anniversary of Air Force Reserve 302d Airlift Wing, E541 [26AP]

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E486 [17AP]

Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, E451 [12AP]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3355 [17AP]

Safety: provide air carriers with access to information about applicants to be pilots from the National Driver Register, H3660 [26AP]

Saudi Arabia: condemn Saudi-led coalition bombing of school bus in Yemen, H7865 [5SE], H7881 [6SE]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]

Scott AFB, IL: tribute to 126th Air Refueling Wing Day, H4779 [6JN], E769 [5JN]

SkyWest Airlines: tribute to round-trip service between Plattsburgh, NY, International Airport and Dulles International Airport near Washington, DC, E1172 [24AU]

Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (H. Res. 837), H3589 [26AP]

Space Coast Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute, E1387 [9OC]

Space policy: require study on funding options for potential spaceport and infrastructure, H3680 [26AP]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Syracuse Hancock International Airport Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room, E1095 [26JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7880, H7881 [6SE], H8113, H8115–H8117, H8137–H8139 [12SE], H8256 [13SE], E1230 [12SE]

Transportation: allow certain persons to own and control an air carrier providing air transportation or intrastate air transportation, H9040 [26SE]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure only travelers who are members of a trusted traveler program use security screening lanes designated for trusted travelers (H.R. 6265), H7807–H7809 [4SE]

——— establish National Deployment Office (H.R. 6461), H7809, H7810 [4SE], E1204 [5SE]

——— require Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies (H.R. 4467), H1671–H1673 [19MR]

——— require strategy to diversify the technology stakeholder marketplace relative to acquisition of security screening technologies (H.R. 6459), H7789–H7791 [4SE]

——— require testing and evaluation of advanced screening technologies (H.R. 5730), H5627–H5629 [25JN]

——— strengthen air cargo security (H.R. 4176), H1663–H1665 [19MR]

Traverse City, MI: tribute to Cherry Capital Airport K-9, Piper, E53 [17JA]

Troy, AL: unveiling of Tuskegee Army Air Field Hangar Historical Marker, E181 [14FE]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, H5274 [19JN]

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4406), H1348, H1349 [5MR]

Tyndall AFB, FL: accelerate modernization of F–22 fighter training wing, H4590 [23MY]

University of California, Santa Cruz: tribute to rocket team, H3196 [12AP]

Wichita, KS: tribute to business and education partnerships to train workers for aerospace industry jobs, H3965 [15MY]

Women: create opportunities in the aviation industry, H3596 [26AP]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): anniversary, H4698 [24MY]

World War I: tribute to Lafayette Escadrille, H9701 [29NO]

World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, E900 [22JN]

——— tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E1475 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

Air Force: request to extend moratorium on oil-related activities in the Gulf of Mexico to prevent interference with training and testing operations, S5602 [15AU]

Allentown, PA: anniversary of Queen City Airport, S5579 [1AU]

Always Free Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S2830 [22MY]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to Anchorage International Airport air traffic controllers, S7923 [19DE]

Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, S2314 [19AP]

CIA: prohibit use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out a weapons strike or other lethal action and transfer authority to conduct such strikes to the Dept. of Defense, S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions (S. 1092), S7448 [11DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S3283 [7JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: release condition that certain lands conveyed to Old Town, ME, be used for a municipal airport (H.R. 1177), S1615 [8MR]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for aerial refueling of non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen, S7488–S7490 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]

——— prohibit refueling of Saudi Arabia-led coalition planes, S3966 [18JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles, S6464, S6466, S6490 [3OC]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), S7896 [19DE]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (S. 3706), S7374 [10DE]

——— making appropriations, S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7377–S7379, S7382 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827, S7829 [19DE]

——— provide oversight of border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant (S. 3162), S4738 [28JN]

Dept. of Transportation: improve Essential Air Service program, S6490 [3OC]

——— modify regulation relative to policies of air carriers on denied boarding, S6538 [4OC]

——— prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers for services provided, S6297 [25SE], S6429 [2OC], S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC]

——— prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights, S6468 [3OC]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology, S7901 [19DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336, S5338, S5339 [25JY], S5394 [26JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE], S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3023), S3395 [11JN], S6203 [18SE]

FAA: Airport Improvement Program funding, S6463 [3OC]

——— allow airports the option of using fluorine-free foam for combating fires, S6430 [2OC]

——— assist aviation-impacted communities in mitigating the noise burden that they face and increase engagement and responsiveness to communities, S6538 [4OC]

——— establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program, S6538 [4OC]

——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), S6390 [28SE]

——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools, S6538 [4OC]

——— reauthorize programs, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

——— require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, S6466 [3OC]

——— unmanned aircraft systems testing and spectrum development funding, S6464 [3OC]

Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter (organization): tribute, S3003 [6JN], S4459 [27JN]

Honor Flight Huntington (organization): tribute, S6137 [12SE]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S1836 [20MR], S4964 [16JY], S7047 [15NO]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (S.J. Res. 69), S7539, S7565, S7566 [13DE]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (S. 3652), S7119 [27NO], S7160 [28NO], S7201 [29NO], S7487 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]

Midwest Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S2641 [14MY]

Mississippi: anniversary of military transport plane crash, S4943 [12JY]

Montana: designate a mountain ridge as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ in honor of servicemen killed in an Air Force training mission crash on such ridge (S. 3035), S3295 [7JN]

National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 608), S5701 [16AU]

National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, S87 [9JA], S328 [19JA], S379 [20JA]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (S. Res. 475), S2283 [18AP]

Russia: address Russian Air Force violation of de-escalation zone in southwestern Syria, S4706 [28JN]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7150 [28NO]

South Georgia-Moody AFB, GA: inclusion in Association of Defense Communities Great American Defense Communities list, S1313 [1MR]

Tamarack Aerospace Group, Inc.: tribute, S346 [19JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6121 [12SE]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, S3898, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN]

——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (S. 2781), S2606 [10MY]

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4406), S4807, S4808 [28JN]

World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, S4726 [28JN]

Reports filed

Berlin Airlift Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 634), S6413 [1OC]

Border Security for America Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3548) (H. Rept. 115–505), H131 [10JA]

Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5346) (H. Rept. 115–789), H5814 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Custer County Airport Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2297) (S. Rept. 115–367), S7050 [15NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6776) (H. Rept. 115–948), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6438) (H. Rept. 115–908), H7775 [28AU]

FAA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1405) (S. Rept. 115–243), S2594 [9MY]

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4559), S6141 [12SE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4559) (H. Rept. 115–497), H81 [9JA]

Interstate Transport Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1092) (S. Rept. 115–327), S5954 [27AU]

NASA Programs Authorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 115–1102), H10586 [21DE]

NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2202) (S. Rept. 115–293), S4874 [10JY]

Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2861) (S. Rept. 115–356), S6963 [14NO]

PreCheck Is PreCheck Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6265) (H. Rept. 115–912), H7823 [4SE]

Preventing Emerging Threats Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2836) (S. Rept. 115–332), S6028 [4SE]

Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4673) (H. Rept. 115–1018), H9509 [13NO]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6620) (H. Rept. 115–960), H8882 [25SE]

Recognize Historical Significance of Roberto Clemente’s Place of Death Near Loiza, PR, by Adding It to the National Register of Historic Places: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 792) (H. Rept. 115–988), H9430 [12OC]

Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4581) (S. Rept. 115–334), S6028 [4SE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4581) (H. Rept. 115–493), H81 [9JA]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5766) (H. Rept. 115–778), H5580 [22JN]

Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for Our Homeland (SAFE TECH) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4561) (H. Rept. 115–498), H81 [9JA]

Strengthening Aviation Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4467), S6141 [12SE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4176) (H. Rept. 115–605), H1697 [19MR]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4467) (H. Rept. 115–608), H1697 [19MR]

Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5730) (H. Rept. 115–776), H5580 [22JN]

TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1896), S6438 [2OC]

TSA Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]

TSA National Deployment Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6461) (H. Rept. 115–917), H7823 [4SE]

TSA Opportunities To Pursue Expanded Networks (TSA OPEN) for Business Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6459) (H. Rept. 115–916), H7823 [4SE]

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4406), S3951 [14JN]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6400) (H. Rept. 115–914), H7823 [4SE]

Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290) (S. Rept. 115–441), S7925 [19DE]

Statements

Require Newly-Manufactured Helicopters Be Built With Crash Resistant Fuel Systems: Helicopter Association International, H3662 [26AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 792, Dept. of the Interior recognition of historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places, H9781 [10DE]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 1010, acknowledge Air Force readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls, H7647 [25JY]

H. Res. 1082, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 302, FAA programs reauthorization, H8905–H9034 [26SE]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

H.R. 4176, Air Cargo Security Improvement Act, H1663 [19MR]

H.R. 4406, Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY, H1348 [5MR]

H.R. 4467, Strengthening Aviation Security Act, H1671 [19MR]

H.R. 4559, Global Aviation System Security Reform Act, H41 [9JA]

H.R. 4561, Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for Our Homeland (SAFE TECH) Act, H36 [9JA]

H.R. 4581, Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act, H49 [9JA]

H.R. 5346, Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act, H5770 [27JN]

H.R. 5730, Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act, H5627 [25JN]

H.R. 5766, Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act, H5629 [25JN]

H.R. 6265, PreCheck Is PreCheck Act, H7807 [4SE]

H.R. 6400, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, H7811 [4SE]

H.R. 6438, DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act, H7810 [4SE]

H.R. 6459, TSA Opportunities To Pursue Expanded Networks (TSA OPEN) for Business Act, H7789 [4SE]

H.R. 6461, TSA National Deployment Force Act, H7809 [4SE]

H.R. 6620, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act, H8750 [25SE]

H.R. 6897, Airport and Airway Extension Act, Part II, H9060 [26SE]

S. 1092, Interstate Transport Act, S7448 [11DE]

S. 3706, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, S7320 [5DE]

S. Con. Res. 39, Lockheed Martin Corp. Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) anniversary, S3606 [11JN]

S. Res. 475, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) anniversary, S2267 [18AP]

S. Res. 608, National Airborne Day, S5695 [16AU]

S. Res. 634, Berlin Airlift anniversary, S6233 [18SE]

S. Res. 663, first delivery of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to the Army anniversary, S6414 [1OC]

S.J. Res. 69, hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war, S7566, S7597 [13DE]

AVIATION EMPOWERMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2650), S2075 [11AP]

AVIATION-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6168), H5362 [20JN]

AVOCA, IA

Remarks in House

Cordes, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Hoffmann, Amy: Parents as Teachers National Center Parent Educator of the Year award recipient, E31 [10JA]

Peters, Carol and Terry: Avoca, Hancock, Shelby, Tennant and Walnut (AHSTW) Community School District Volunteers of the Year Award recipients, E1417 [16OC]

Schultz, Ray: Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

AVOCA, PA

Remarks in House

George, Michael: Avoca, PA, West Side Social Club Man of the Year award recipient, E271 [7MR]

AVON PARK, FL

Remarks in Senate

O’Hora, Martin: Highlands County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

AWAN, IMRAN

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: investigation of information technology support staff for alleged procurement scam, H4768 [5JN]

AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

Joseph W. Novotny Medal Presentation: Senator Tester, S186 [16JA]

Amendments

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S6773 [10OC]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560, S5589 [1AU]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S7061, S7062, S7064, S7065 [15NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), S6147, S6152 [12SE]

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, H627 [25JA]

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S7194 [28NO], H10595 [24DE]

Medal of Valor Review Board, S6259 [18SE], S7805 [18DE], H10115 [12DE]

State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, H10595 [24DE]

Articles and editorials

Ashland Welcomes Winning Technology Students With Parade, S5714 [20AU]

Gulf Breeze High School Science Teacher Chosen as Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year, S519 [25JA]

Profile—Squier a Living Legend, S1158 [15FE]

Seminole Announces Three Teacher-of-the-Year Finalists, S519 [25JA]

Sergeant Sandlin—Medal of Honor Recipient, S2001 [9AP]

What Makes a Classroom Click? Meet Four Great Teachers Who Make It Happen, S249 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: establish searchable database containing names and citations of members who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 7097), H9448 [26OC]

——— extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see S. 3201), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see S. 3523), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6734), H7941 [7SE]

Boria, Louis, Jr.: award Purple Heart for injuries incurred during World War II and Korean War (see H.R. 6895), H8884 [25SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1244 [27FE] (see H. Con. Res. 106), H1217 [16FE]

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

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 3509), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6862), H8742 [24SE]

Conran, Philip J.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4920), H737 [2FE]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for prize competitions relative to specialty crop mechanization (see H.R. 7110), H9460 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense: provide for the award of medals or other commendations to handlers of military working dogs and military working dogs (see S. 2954), S2923 [24MY]

Dept. of Education: establish prize competition on programs to prepare high school students for careers in in-demand industry sectors or occupations (see H.R. 6995), H9405 [28SE]

Dept. of Energy: provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for payment of Medal of Honor special pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient (see S. 2485), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6679), H7772 [24AU]

——— waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for home loan program guaranteed loans (see H.R. 6161), H5362 [20JN]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble (see H. Res. 958), H5580 [22JN]

Frank, Billy, Jr.: support national day of remembrance in honor of life, legacy, and accomplishments (see S. Res. 430), S1630 [12MR] (see H. Res. 769), H1507 [9MR]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6916), H9089 [26SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5499), H3209 [12AP]

Kershaw County, SC: National Civic League All-American City designee (see H. Res. 1002), H6463 [17JY]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H1126 [13FE]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1501 [8MR]

Las Damas de Blanco (organization): Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty recipient (see S. Res. 511), S2725 [16MY] (see H. Res. 916), H4732 [25MY]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6795), H8724 [13SE]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Denis Mukwege for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

——— recognition of Nadia Murad for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

Normoyle, Francis E.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5189), H1441 [6MR]

Olympic Games: tribute to Minnesota participants (see S. Res. 417), S1287 [28FE]

——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 392), S651 [6FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2562), S1765 [15MR]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H3441 [18AP]

Presidential Medal of Freedom: affirm the power of the President to revoke medal from William H. Cosby, Jr., and provide for criminal penalties for anyone who wears or publicly displays a medal that has been revoked (see H.R. 6810), H8725 [13SE]

Stephens, Don and Deyon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2714), S2321 [19AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H4242 [18MY]

Voting: promote innovation in voting, including in voting technology and voter registration technology, election security, and increased voter participation through a challenge prize competition (see H.R. 6564), H7721 [26JY]

World War I: award a Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see S. 3136), S4410 [26JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6263), H5973 [28JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S1378 [6MR] (see H.R. 4912), H736 [2FE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H4242 [18MY]

Citations

Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Beth Kennett, S5826 [22AU]

Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Clara Ayer, S5826 [22AU]

Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Enid Wonnacott, S5827 [22AU]

Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Robert Foster, S5826 [22AU]

Essays

Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution: Ingrid Williamsen, S7856 [19DE]

——— Kate Pipher, S7856 [19DE]

——— Patrick Collins, S7856 [19DE]

Lists

Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]

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

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

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

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

Florida 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287 [25SE]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proclamations

BreAnna I. Nixon Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E483 [17AP]

Cordell Henderson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Frederick Douglass Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E488 [17AP]

Martrell Jackson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E480 [17AP]

Theresa Randleman Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Business Excellence Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E490 [17AP]

Wayne Lynn Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Community Service Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E486 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Abbott, Dana: National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association Hall of Fame Award recipient, E770 [5JN]

ACI Solutions (business): Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise award recipient, E1321 [27SE]

Adamson, Dale: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H27 [9JA]

Agnew, Margaret: Trivity Health, Inc., SilverSneakers National Instructor of the Year Award recipient, E759 [5JN]

Agrian, Inc.: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Baker Peterson Franklin Ag Business of the Year award recipient, E1505 [9NO]

Aidukaitis, Kyana: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]

Aiken, SC: Southern Living (publication) Best Small Town in the South honoree, E360 [22MR]

Air Force: Research Laboratory Information Directorate (Rome Lab) recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, H3431 [18AP]

Albert, Jennifer: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H10190 [13DE]

All Things Artistic Ministries, Inc.: tribute to History Alive—Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Program honorees, E609, E611 [9MY]

Allen, Melanie: Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year award recipient, E705 [22MY]

Allgeier, Sam: Salvation Army Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E592 [7MY], E718 [23MY]

Al-Ross Screen Printing and Embroidery (business): West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E197 [15FE]

Aly, Sarfraz: OakBend Medical Center, Richmond, TX, Physician of the Year award recipient, E108 [29JA]

Alzina, Amy: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E453 [12AP]

Amirthalingham, Meeha: Discovery Education and 3M Co., America’s Top Young Scientist finalist, E1181 [28AU]

Anderson, Cathey: Energy Northwest (company) CEO Lifesaving Award recipient, H8890 [26SE]

Anderson, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E480 [17AP]

Arc of Loudoun County, VA (organization): anniversary, E523 [24AP]

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, H9396 [28SE]

——— tribute to 2d Congressional District Educational Award Program winners, H3937 [15MY]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges, H4702 [24MY]

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

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

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

Attebury, Theodore: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1441 [23OC]

Audage, Natalie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1432 [19OC]

Austin, Steve: Congressional Fire Services Institute Mason Lankford Fire Leadership Award recipient, E469 [16AP], E479 [17AP]

Austin, TX: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Places to Live in the U.S.’’ list, H1553 [14MR]

Avery, Annie: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]

Aycock, Al: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Chairman’s Award recipient, E209 [23FE]

Backyard Beans Coffee Co.: Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]

Baker, Fran: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E520 [24AP]

Bakey, Kim: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1272 [20SE]

Ball, Audrey L.: Westmoreland Masonic Lodge No. 212 Community Builder’s Award recipient, E1291 [25SE]

Bandimere, John, Jr.: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]

Bandimere Speedway (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Genesis Award recipient, E466 [16AP]

Barber, Elta: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1491 [2NO]

Barta, Brett: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association Assistant Head Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]

Bartels, Benjamin A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1009 [13JY]

BASF Corp.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

Batayola, Teresita: Puget Sound Business Journal Woman of Influence award recipient, E1105 [27JY]

Batchelor, Mary Lou: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1428 [19OC]

Baudler, Jacob: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]

Beattie, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E481 [17AP]

Becker, Bob: Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation Brotherhood Award recipient, E207 [23FE]

Bedford, TX: tribute to Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District Awards of Excellence recipients and teachers, E361 [22MR]

Bednarz, Natasha: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Behan, Mark: Crandall, NY, Public Library Henry Crandall Award recipient, E1277 [20SE]

Bellefonte, PA: Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology landscaping team winners of Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Education Landscape Exhibits competition, H96 [10JA]

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

Bent Metal Customs (business): Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]

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

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Inc.: Salvation Army Spirit of Christmas Award recipient, E588 [7MY], E717 [23MY]

Bill, Gregory D.: Kaye Tertzag Purple Sport Coat Award recipient, E186 [14FE]

Biscoveanu, Andrea: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Bishop, Leigha: Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District Elementary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E634 [11MY]

Black, L. Joy Gates: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E393 [5AP]

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

Blank, Helen: Coalition on Human Needs Special Human Needs Hero award recipient, E1023 [17JY]

Blas, Josephine M.P.: SBA Guam Veterans Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E461 [13AP]

Blea, Darlynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E685 [18MY]

Block, Timothy M.: National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductee, H420 [17JA], H485 [18JA]

Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Opal Award recipients, E77 [19JA]

——— tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E445 [12AP]

Bottini, Ivy: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E440 [12AP]

Boutonnet, Ed: Grower Shipper Association E.E. Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E889 [21JN]

Bowen, Jacob: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]

Bowen, Joab: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]

Bowman, Cy N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1444 [23OC]

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

Braker, Veronica: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E425 [10AP]

Bratcher, Ashley: Stafford, TX, Municipal School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E845 [14JN]

Bremer, Carol and Don: Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation Humanitarian Award recipients, E1182 [28AU]

Bremmer, Chad and Deb: Outstanding Farmers of America (organization) National Outstanding Young Farmers Award recipients, E348 [20MR]

Brett, James T.: Eire Society of Boston, MA, Gold Medal Award recipient, E375 [26MR]

Britt, Donna: Boy Scouts 12 Points Award recipient, E489 [17AP]

Brittain, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1556 [27NO]

Broadview Heights, OH: Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1405 [12OC]

Brock, Kim: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1475 [30OC]

Brooks, Megan B.: Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office Danny E. Khalouf Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance recipient, H5290 [20JN]

Brooks Construction Co., Inc.: Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1627 [10DE]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E473 [16AP]

Broward Education Foundation: tribute to Broward County, FL, scholarship award recipients, E664 [16MY]

Brown, Carole and Robert C.: Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation Cultural Vanguard Award recipients, E55 [17JA]

Brown, Jack E.: Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corp., Guy Powell Award recipient, E503 [18AP]

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

Brumfield, Verneal: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1430 [19OC]

Bryan, Logan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1102 [27JY]

Bryan, TX: anniversary of Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce, E1005 [12JY]

Bucci, Anthony M., Jr. (Mike): Columbia County Association in the City of New York Person of the Year award recipient, E623 [10MY]

Buchholz, Lisa: Golden Apple Foundation Golden Apple Award recipient, E617 [9MY]

Buffalo Bill Days, Inc.: Golden, CO, Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award recipient, E659 [16MY]

Bukovac, Robert: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipient, E772 [5JN]

Bulla, Emmett M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1621 [10DE]

Burkholder, Steve: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]

Burton, Dustie: DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient, E772 [5JN]

Buttercase, Zac: Iowa American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E943 [28JN]

Byler, Brad: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1413 [16OC]

Byron, Robert (Red): NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E77 [19JA]

Cabrera, Shajn: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E207 [23FE]

Cadet, MO: Kingston Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1680 [17DE]

Caine, David: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E398 [5AP]

Caine, Sheri: Northrop Grumman Foundation Excellence in Engineering Education Award recipient, E493 [18AP]

Calkins, Heather: Salvation Army Begie Hefner Volunteer Award recipient, E594 [7MY], E720 [23MY]

Caltrider, Garret: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E950 [28JN]

Camacho, Beaudy M. Gogue: SBA Guam Home-Based Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E457 [13AP]

Cameron, Carol and Don: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipients, E1480 [30OC]

Campbell, Katherine: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1441 [23OC]

Campbell, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1443 [23OC]

Canton, GA: tribute to Creekview High School rocketry team, E1092 [26JY]

Cantrell, Deanna: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [12AP]

Cantrell, Virginia: Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Hall of Fame inductee, E769 [5JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (H. Con. Res. 106), H1290 [27FE]

Cardenas, Avryon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E641 [15MY]

Carlson, Teresa: Institute for Excellence in Sales Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E827 [12JN]

Carpenter, Andrew: Council for Exceptional Children ‘‘Yes I Can’’ Award recipient, E162 [8FE]

Carpenter, Keith: Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System Certificate of Outstanding Service recipient, E473 [16AP]

Carpenter, Kern: Dade County, FL, Farm Bureau Hall of Honor inductee, E584 [3MY], E610 [9MY]

Carrigan, Michael: World Peace Prize Awarding Council Roving Ambassador for Peace honoree, E1505 [9NO]

Carroll, Karen: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E176 [13FE]

Carter, John: National Federation of State High School Associations Texas State Coach of the Year for boys’ baseball award recipient, E915 [26JN]

Carter-Lewis, Linda: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1276 [20SE]

Carver County, MN: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation healthiest county in Minnesota designee, H4781 [6JN]

Cass County, ND: tribute to Cass County Sheriff’s Office National Association of School Resource Officers Model Agency Award recipients, H4763 [5JN]

Caster, Bryce D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1421 [16OC]

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

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

Chambers, Carole: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1273 [20SE]

Chambers, Lawrence C.: U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, E372 [26MR]

Chariez, Toni: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E579 [1MY]

Charles, Jacqueline: Columbia University Maria Moors Cabot Prize recipient, E1717 [20DE]

Chinese American Nurses Association: Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]

Chittenden, Nathan: Cornell University Hometown Alumni Award recipient, E898 [22JN]

Cimini, Maria D.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E1002 [12JY]

Cincinnati (OH) Enquirer: Pulitzer Prize recipient for local reporting, E674 [17MY]

Clark, Paul: West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E191 [15FE]

Clayton, GA: tribute to Rotary Club award recipients, E1023 [17JY]

Clifford, Robert A.: Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1495 [6NO]

Cline, Joyce: Penn Brad Oil Museum Yellow Dog Award recipient, H4593 [23MY]

Cockburn, Emma: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E773 [5JN]

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

Coffee, Angie: East Bay Leadership Council Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1721 [20DE]

Coffin, Mary: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]

Cole, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E341 [20MR]

Coleman, Marion: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E727 [24MY]

College of DuPage: tribute to American Institute of Architects Distinguished Project Merit Award recipients, E3 [5JA]

Colleluori, Cheryl: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E398 [5AP]

Collins, Greg: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E329 [15MR]

Collins, Mo: National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa Advocate of the Year award recipient, E108 [29JA]

Colorado Mesa University: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E1188 [4SE]

——— hockey team recipient of American Collegiate Hockey Association National Community Service Award, E1289 [25SE]

Colorado School of Mines: dance team recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Goldmine Award for Excellence, E1481 [30OC]

Congress: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), H9359 [28SE]

Conner, Garlin M.: Medal of Honor recipient, E920 [26JN]

Cook, Kaleb: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E990 [10JY]

Cookus, Susan: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee National Female Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H3937 [15MY]

Coon Rapids, MN: Mercy Hospital recipient of Healthgrades Operating Co., Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, H1545 [14MR]

Cooper, Amber: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E686 [18MY]

Cooper, Holly: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1447 [23OC]

Cooper, Joyce and Bob: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1194 [4SE]

Cordes, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Corey, Zachary J.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E960 [3JY]

Correa, Vera: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1415 [16OC]

Cortland, OH: Maplewood Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1368 [5OC]

Council Bluffs, IA: Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa Outstanding Community Award, Outstanding Event Award, and Outstanding Website Award recipient, E200 [16FE]

Cowley, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1622 [10DE]

Cox, Bob: U.S. Capitol Police Life Saving Award recipient, E884 [21JN]

Craven, Ginny: Lake County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [16AP]

Crawford, Esther: North Little Rock, AR, Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductee, H3938 [15MY]

Crise-Zarate, Steven: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E599 [8MY]

Critz Farms (business): New York State Agricultural Society Business of the Year Award recipient, H766 [5FE]

Cromie, Kim: Katy, TX, Independent School District Nurse of the Year award recipient, E772 [5JN]

Crosbie, Rowena: National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa Hall of Fame Legacy Award recipient, E110 [29JA]

Cueni, Ryan: Lake County, OH, Chiefs of Police Association Medal of Honor recipient, E1231 [12SE]

Cunningham, Danny: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year award recipient, H9749 [30NO]

Curry, George: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1511 [13NO]

Curtis, Bettie J. Broussard: West Orange-Stark Alumni Foundation, Inc., Blossoming Minds MLK Gala Legend Award recipient, E13 [9JA]

Cutillo, Mark: National Liberty Museum and State Farm Insurance (company) Teacher as Hero Award recipient, H5161 [14JN]

Cutler, Kate: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

DaGrossa, Pamela: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]

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

Dallas, TX: Trini Garza High School recipient of National Title I Association Nation Title I Distinguished School Award, H1467 [7MR]

Danis, Marilyn: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Athena Award recipient, E212 [23FE]

Dasinger, Katie: Montana Young Professionals (organization) Young Professional Woman of the Year award recipient, E1702 [20DE]

Daulton, H. Clay, III: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E1480 [30OC]

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

Davis, Amanda: Texas Association of Public Safety Communication Officials Trainer of the Year award recipient, E635 [11MY]

Davis, Sammy L.: Indiana Sachem Award recipient, E275 [7MR]

DeAmicis, Lisa: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1461 [26OC]

DeBernardi family: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, E1008 [12JY]

Decker, Kelly E.: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E442 [12AP]

Decker, Michael J.: Kingston, NY, Veterans Association Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1269 [20SE]

Defreitas, Marcelo: Sonoma, CA, Honorary Alcalde honoree, E484 [17AP]

Del Barrio, Fred: Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Man of the Year award recipient, E452 [12AP]

Del Rio, TX: Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recipient of Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce Small Chamber of the Year award, E1168 [21AU]

Delaney, James J. (Jay): Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E280 [8MR], E299 [13MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorize award of an Atomic Veterans Service Medal, H4661 [23MY], H5740, H5741 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: enhance community-law enforcement relations through improved accreditation, development programs, due process, and data collection, combating misconduct, and providing medallions for fallen officers, H3943, H3945 [15MY], H4011 [16MY]

Deroche, Cade: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E403 [5AP]

DeSilva, David: California Agricultural Teachers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1265 [17SE]

Diaz, Gloria: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1486 [2NO]

Diego, Silvia M.: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award for Physician of the Year recipient, E594 [7MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), H5998–H6000 [10JY]

Doden, Daryle L.: Moody Bible Institute Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E135 [5FE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Dole, Bob: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, H416 [17JA], E65 [18JA]

Domingo, Malia: Florida Dept. of Education outstanding school volunteer honoree, H3156 [12AP]

Downey, Mycale: Creston, IA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E202 [16FE]

Drumright, James: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1041 [23JY]

Duaime, Bob: American Red Cross Give Life Hero Award recipient, H4290 [22MY]

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

Dunlap, Kit: Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Legacy Award recipient, H7162 [25JY]

Dunlap, TN: Dunlap Police Dept., finalist for Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, H4145 [17MY]

Dye, Melinda: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1246 [13SE]

Eastman, Sean: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1591 [3DE]

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

Ecolab, Inc.: World Environment Center (organization) Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development recipient, E657 [16MY]

Edina, MN: Fairview Southdale Hospital recipient of Healthgrades Operating Co., Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, H1249 [26FE]

Edwards, Salina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1413 [16OC]

Ehrenkrantz, Eliav: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Eick, Ronald W., Jr.: Napa County, CA, Office of Education Napa County Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1418 [16OC]

El Paso, TX: El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recipient of U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year award recipient, E361 [22MR]

Ellis, Katie Groke: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E494 [18AP]

Ellis, Rodney: Texas Southern University Alumni Award recipient, E426 [10AP]

Emadi, Abde-Ali: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1555 [27NO]

Engelman, Muriel: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E1205 [5SE]

Eno, Susan: Michigan Bankers Association Banker of the Year award recipient, E464 [13AP]

Erwin, Jacqueline R.: African-American Postal League United for Success (A-PLUS) Philadelphia, PA/South Jersey Chapter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Heritage Award recipient, E461 [13AP]

Escalera, Yadira T.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E440 [12AP]

Espinoza, Darrien: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E302 [13MR], E642 [15MY]

Estrada, Josue: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E740 [25MY]

Estrella-Henderson, Lisette: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

Evans, Christopher: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship recipient, H6475 [18JY]

Evansville, IN: inclusion of Signature School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E743 [25MY]

Evernham, Ray: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E72 [19JA]

Facts About Cuban Exiles (FACE) (organization): tribute to honorees, H3587 [26AP]

Faile, Barry: South Carolina Sheriffs Association Sheriff of the Year award recipient, H4847 [6JN]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fairless Hills, PA: Conwall-Egan Catholic High School winner of Bucks County High School Seatbelt Challenge, H5367 [21JN]

Falkenstein, Kristian: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, H5754 [27JN]

Families Plus, Inc.: Dept. of HHS Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Innovation in Health Care Delivery award recipient, E642 [15MY]

Faust, Cory: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E814 [8JN]

Fawcett, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [16FE]

Fayetteville, NC: Fayetteville Fire Dept., A-Shift Rescue 1 recipient of Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award, E940 [28JN]

——— tribute to Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award recipients, E947 [28JN]

Feinberg, Gail: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

Fernandez, Mariah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E303 [13MR]

Fields, Ethan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E839 [14JN]

Fillmore, Jing-Mei: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E341 [20MR]

Fillmore, Xuedan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]

Findlay, OH: Site Selection Magazine Top Micropolitan Community in the U.S. honoree, E306 [13MR]

Fipps, Brandon: Somervell County, TX, Fire Dept., Volunteer Firefighter of the Year award recipient, H765 [5FE]

Fisher, Carson: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E891 [21JN]

Five Star Entertainment (business): Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Mayor’s Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

Flores, Anessa: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]

Florida: tribute to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, E781 [6JN]

——— tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E249 [1MR]

——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287 [25SE]

——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E551 [26AP], E613 [9MY]

——— tribute to 3d Congressional District students participating in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, H4860 [7JN]

Florida International University: tribute to Torch Award recipients, H1130 [14FE]

FONA International, Inc.: National Association of Business Resources National Best and Brightest Company To Work For award recipient, E319 [15MR], E335 [19MR]

Foothills Integrated Health Systems (business): West Chamber (organization) Women-Owned Business of the Year Award recipient, E169 [13FE]

Ford, Donna: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E443 [12AP]

Foreman, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E173 [13FE]

Forsythe, Shilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]

Fort Bend County, TX: Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office recipient of Texas Fire Marshals Association Achievement of Excellence Award and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Letter of Appreciation, E103 [29JA]

Fort Collins, CO: inclusion of Liberty Common School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E800 [7JN]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble (H. Res. 958), E902 [22JN]

Frank Cable (U.S.S.): Navy Environmental Award recipient, H3455 [24AP]

Franke, Deniz: Business Record (publication) UNI College of Business Administration Woman Business Owner of the Year honoree, E1268 [20SE]

Frawley, Harrison C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1622 [10DE]

Fredericksen, Kadance: Presidential Volunteer Service Award recipient, E1298 [25SE]

Freeman, Pat: Legacy Link, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1624 [10DE]

Freestone, Isaiah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1201 [5SE], E1392 [12OC]

Fry, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1418 [16OC]

Fujita, Tom: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]

Fulford, Tommy: National Eagle Scout Association Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award recipient, H6043 [11JY]

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

Gabaldon, Julia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]

Gainesville, GA: Hall County Resource Recovery Division recipient of Georgia Recycling Coalition Conference Innovation Award, E1401 [12OC]

——— tribute to Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce annual award recipients, E842 [14JN]

Gallatin, Tiana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E353 [21MR]

Gallaway, Marc: Association of Washington School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, H8890 [26SE]

Gallery on the Go, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

Galor, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1477 [30OC]

Gannon, Kade: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E600 [8MY]

Garcia, Devan: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]

Garcia, Ethan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E601 [8MY]

Garcia, Jose V.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E441 [12AP]

Garcia, Lenny: Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1182 [28AU]

Garling, Lyn: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture PASAbilities Award recipient, H632 [29JA]

Garrett, Jackson S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E490 [17AP]

Garton Tractor, Inc.: National Ag Science Center Legend of Agriculture Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1502 [9NO]

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc., Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees and officers, E7 [8JA]

Gautam, Babita: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]

George, Michael: Avoca, PA, West Side Social Club Man of the Year award recipient, E271 [7MR]

George T. Sanders Co.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E246 [1MR]

Georgetown, TX: American Planning Association Great Places in America designee, E1518 [13NO]

Georgia: Richmond Hill Middle School team winner of Congressional App Challenge for 1st Congressional District, H164 [11JA]

Gerhardt, Jason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1341 [28SE]

Ghafour, Arez: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E561 [27AP], E601 [8MY]

Giacomazzi, Lilia Curti: Kings County, CA, June Dairy Month Committee Distinguished Dairyperson Award recipient, E900 [22JN]

Gill, Liveleen M.: Asian American Physician Association of Western New York Physician of the Year award recipient, E1579 [29NO]

Gilligan, John: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E319 [15MR]

Gillotte, Angel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]

Gist, Cassandra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E343 [20MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), H10415, H10416 [20DE]

Gleicher, Emily: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [12AP]

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

Goel, Keshav: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell scholarship recipient, E1568 [28NO]

Goldberg, Paul: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1620 [10DE]

Golden, CO: Lunch and Life Program recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence, E1482 [30OC]

——— Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza and Watering Hole (business) recipient of Rotary Club of Golden Ethics in Business Award, E649 [15MY]

Goldsmith, John E.: DAR Historic Preservation Medal recipient, E828 [12JN]

Gomez Garcia, Sylvia: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1420 [16OC]

Gonsoir, Keegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]

Gonzales, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1440 [23OC]

Gonzales, Jose: Katy, TX, Independent School District Chief’s Meritorious Citation Award recipient, E843 [14JN]

Gonzales-Chavez, Lilia: Arte Americas (organization) Armando Rodriguez Legacy Award recipient, E1434 [19OC]

Gonzalez, Aminda Marqués: National Association of Hispanic Journalists Hall of Fame inductee, E1720 [20DE]

Gonzalez, Victoria: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E146 [6FE]

Goodwin, Hunter G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1623 [10DE]

Gorman, Douglas (Pat): Katy, TX, Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E637 [11MY]

Goss, Warren G.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H9141 [27SE]

Gotcher, Lennie: Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough, CA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E471 [16AP]

Gott, Dennis: Missouri Grocers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1046 [23JY]

Graves, Benjamin D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E345 [20MR]

Greb, Eileen: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1644 [11DE]

Green, Emma: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

Green, Gary: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1247 [13SE]

Greenwalt, Anne and Tyson: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipients, E474 [16AP]

Griffith, Vaughn: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1445 [23OC]

Grimsley, Charity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E344 [20MR]

Griner, Lynetta Usher: Florida Farm Bureau Federation Florida Farmer of the Year award recipient, H7710 [26JY], E1065 [25JY]

Grudzinski, Chris: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1645 [11DE]

Guerra-York, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1186 [31AU], E1397 [12OC]

Guillory, Aliana M.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]

Gulshen, Ann Luetkemeyer: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E409 [10AP]

Gumataotao, Jonah M.: Guam Dept. of Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E725 [24MY]

Guzman, Rhina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]

Gwozdz, Evan: National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Student-Athlete Scholarship recipient, E1557 [27NO]

Hackbarth, Brady A.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E602 [8MY]

Hackett, Jan: Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference Larry Allen Tourism Leadership Award recipient, E1241 [12SE]

Hafner, Earl: Practical Farmers of Iowa Sustainable (organization) Agriculture Achievement Award recipient, E806 [8JN]

Haines, Madilynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E670 [17MY]

Hall, Garrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1473 [30OC]

Hall, Harriet: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E522 [24AP]

Hall-Thiam, Mary: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E809 [8JN]

Hanh, Jaydekai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E603 [8MY]

Hankins, Barbara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1466 [26OC]

Hannah, Nathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E604 [8MY]

Hanse, Pete: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1220 [7SE]

Haran, Finbarr: Oak Lawn, IL, Lions Club Top Cop award recipient, E705 [22MY]

Hardeman, Ben: League of Historic American Theatres Outstanding Individual Contribution Award recipient, E1057 [24JY]

Harper, Kelly: District of Columbia Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1558 [27NO]

Harpster, Abe and Trish: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H8175 [13SE]

Hartwell, Lori: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E447 [12AP]

Hawes, Charles: Michigan Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1159 [17AU]

Hawkins, Benjamin M.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1306 [26SE]

Hawkins, Helen: Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame inductee, H87 [10JA]

Hays, Samuel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E605 [8MY]

Hazen, Alec: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1422 [16OC]

Hazen, Bryce: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1420 [16OC]

Healy, Mac: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Realtor Cup Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

Heffern, Juliana: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Hefner, Begie: Salvation Army Lifetime Membership Award recipient, E587 [7MY]

Heitman, Sue: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1417 [16OC]

Henriksen, Jake: U.S. Army Europe Soldier of the Year Award recipient, H25 [9JA]

Henzes, Jack: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1516 [13NO]

Herd, David: American Chiropractic Association Chiropractor of Year award recipient, E366 [23MR]

Hernandez, Jacob: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E736 [25MY]

Hernandez, Lina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1436 [23OC]

Hernandez, Tania H.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Hernandez, Yamile: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Hersh, Justin: National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization) Do the Write Thing Challenge program ambassador designee, E1044 [23JY]

Herzfeld, Melody: Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theater Education Award recipient, E798 [7JN]

Hibbs, London: Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Inc., pageant winner, E1353 [2OC]

Highland, IL: tribute to Highland High School dance team, E433 [11AP]

Hillman, Bill: Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa Outstanding Individual Leader award recipient, E238 [27FE]

Hinsdale, IL: Monroe Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E803 [8JN]

Hitchcock, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1391 [12OC]

Hoag, Denise: Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and Kemin Industries, Inc., I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award recipient, E397 [5AP]

Hochstetler, Chris: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Hodge, Hailey: SBA Syracuse, NY, District Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E229 [27FE]

Hoffmann, Amy: Parents as Teachers National Center Parent Educator of the Year award recipient, E31 [10JA]

Holcomb, Garet R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1624 [10DE]

Holder, James: Illinois State Bar Association Law Enforcement Award recipient, H7159 [25JY]

Hollywood, FL: tribute to Diversity Honors gala honorees, E564 [27AP]

Holmes, Bradford: POW Medal recipient, E406 [9AP]

Holmstrom, Robert: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E937 [27JN]

Hooper, McKenzie: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

Hornaday, Ron, Jr.: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E76 [19JA]

Hornberg, Steven: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1104 [27JY]

Hougen, Kevin: Denver Business Journal Most Admired Chief/Executive Officer award recipient, E1555 [27NO]

Houldin, Linda: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Hall of Fame inductee, E396 [5AP]

House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

——— tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

——— tribute to House Team Player Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

Howard, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E218 [26FE]

Howell, MI: National Main Street Center, Inc., Great American Main Street Award recipient, E487 [17AP]

Hoyt, Bernice May: Greene County, NY, Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award recipient, E683 [18MY]

Huff, Blake K.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1306 [26SE]

Hughes, Renee Cardwell: Pearl S. Buck International (organization) Woman of Influence Award recipient, H3843 [9MY]

Hummer, William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1402 [12OC]

Hunsaker, Joyce: World Shotgun Championship International Bunker Trap bronze medal recipient, H1510 [13MR]

Hunter, Fred: Victor Valley College Foundation President’s Award recipient, E219 [26FE]

Ibezim, Kelechi: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1106 [13FE]

Idaho: tribute to Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, E273 [7MR]

Ide, Chad: Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Farm Bureau Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1193 [4SE]

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E575 [1MY]

——— tribute to 6th Congressional District Hoosier Homestead Award recipients, E380 [29MR]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (H.R. 4107), H1554 [14MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), H10157 [12DE]

Integrated Wood Components, Inc.: Deposit, NY, Chamber of Commerce Local Business of the Year award recipient, E70 [19JA]

Irlbeck, Carl: Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H3331 [16AP]

Jackson, Garrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E43 [16JA]

Jama, Nimo: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]

James, Eady: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E414 [10AP]

James, Sally A. Convirs: Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough, CA, Community Care Award recipient, E466 [16AP]

Jasmann, Vickie: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming recipient, E576 [1MY]

Jefferson Center for Mental Health (organization): West Chamber (organization) Nonprofit of the Year award recipient, E170 [13FE]

Jenkins, Andrew: Dept. of Justice Congressional Badge of Bravery recipient, H3159 [12AP]

Jensen, Lindsay: Illinois Teacher of the Year award recipient, E545 [26AP]

Jenson, Susan: Bonfils Stanton Foundation Arts and Society Award recipient, E1614 [6DE]

Johnsen, Bryce P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1625 [10DE]

Johnson, Alyssa: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E762 [5JN]

Johnson, Dorothy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1492 [2NO]

Johnson, James: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E482 [17AP]

Johnson, Jeremiah: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association AA John Mariucci Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]

Johnson, Jessica: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E445 [12AP]

Johnson, LeRoy: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E578 [1MY]

Jones, Earle F.: Washington Government Relations Group Reginald ‘‘Reg’’ Gilliam Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E1070 [25JY]

Jones, Jay: Alabama Sheriffs Association Alabama Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E101 [29JA]

Jones, Malik: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E606 [8MY], E645 [15MY]

Jones, Tamara: Napa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E472 [16AP]

Jones, Theola: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E810 [8JN]

Jones, Wyatt D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1621 [10DE]

Jones-Gould, Lana: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]

Jordan, Chris: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E606 [8MY]

Jorgeson, Becky: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E447 [12AP]

Jorjorian, Anoosh: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1468 [26OC]

Josephson, Daniel: Adirondack Council Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E976 [6JY]

Juarez, Latrell E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1297 [25SE]

JWF Industries, Inc.: Environmental Tank & Container (division) recipient of Oil & Gas Awards (organization) Manufacturer of the Year Award, H1646 [15MR]

Kalognomos, Medea: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E455 [13AP]

Kane, Alex: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]

Kardisco, Rachelle: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E674 [17MY]

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

Karnik, Arya: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1594 [3DE]

Karnofski, Kim: National Coalition of Classified Education Support Employee Unions Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award recipient, E520 [24AP]

Katy, TX: tribute to Katy Police Dept., Above and Beyond award recipients, E762 [5JN]

Kaur, Tejinder: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1416 [16OC]

Keeler, PJ: New York Twin Rivers Council of Boy Scouts Good Scout Award recipient, E433 [11AP]

Keene, John: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Fellowship recipient, H9807 [10DE]

Keller, Will: Molina Healthcare, Inc., Community Champion Award recipient, E1402 [12OC]

Kelly, Brian: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H9395 [28SE]

Kermoade, Ralph (Ed): Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Hall of Fame inductee, E768 [5JN]

Khamov, Matthew: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]

Khatamee, Masood: Banou, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E273 [7MR]

Kinaga, Patricia A.: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E456 [13AP]

King, Jared: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E429 [11AP]

Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1223 [7SE]

Kiser, James: Darien, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E181 [14FE]

Klasner, Tom: National Association of County Engineers Rural County Engineer Award recipient, E861 [19JN]

Klassner, Karen: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1512 [13NO]

Klawitter, Art: Harris County, TX, Academy of Family Physicians Physician of the Year award recipient, E106 [29JA]

Kleeger, Rose: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, H689 [30JA]

Klempel, Kathryn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]

Kline, Michael: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]

Kloiber, Melissa: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1667 [13DE]

Knight, Christopher B.: Indiana National Guard Military Person of the Year award recipient, E1089 [26JY]

Knight, Lloyd: United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Jim Casey Community Service Award recipient, E678 [17MY]

Knight, Lukas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E659 [16MY]

Knuth, Doreen: Council Bluffs, IA, Community School District Principal of the Year award recipient, E1010 [13JY]

Koester’s Body and Frame Shop (business): Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1632 [10DE]

Kramer, Becky and Brad: Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corp., Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipients, E499 [18AP]

Kudyba, Sarah: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

Kulhanek, Nicholas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E660 [16MY]

Kumeso, Exhauce: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E661 [16MY]

Kurumada, Kiljoo Lee: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E446 [12AP]

L.G. Everist, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business of the Year Award recipient, E247 [1MR]

Laddish, Katherine: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1426 [19OC]

Ladies Professional Golf Association: ATHENA International (organization) Organizational Leadership Award recipient, E813 [8JN]

LaGue, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1445 [23OC]

Laiacona, Nicholas M.: Friends of the New York State Military Museum (organization) and Association of the U.S. Army Capital District of New York Chapter Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E1430 [19OC], E1463 [26OC]

Lakawitz, Jeanne: Pennsbury, PA, School District School Bus Driver of the Year award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Lakewood, CO: Denver West (business) recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Chairman’s Choice Award, E468 [16AP]

Lammers, Ryne: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1213 [6SE], E1399 [12OC]

Lane, Ashley: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1276 [20SE]

Langhorne, PA: Sesame Place (theme park) designation as Certified Autism Center by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, H3731 [27AP]

Larson, Amanda: Oneida, NY, Rotary Club Roses to the Living Award recipient, H5222 [15JN]

Laubert, Kennedi: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]

Lavagnino, Chris: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [30OC]

Lawless, Lauren: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Lawry-Hall, Suzanne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1422 [16OC]

Lawson, Jonathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [26AP]

Lawson, Wulfgang: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

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

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

Lee, Gary: Adirondack Council Special Recognition Award recipient, E978 [6JY]

Lee, Tekisha: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E808 [8JN]

Leo, Hank: Oneida, NY, Rotary Club Roses to the Living Award recipient, H5222 [15JN]

Leonard, Keith: Atlantic, IA, Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E476 [16AP]

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

Leslie, Al: American Family Insurance Co., ALL-USA Boys Track and Field Coach of the Year, E1348 [28SE]

Lessfield, Ira A.: Lawyers for Children America (organization) Janet Reno Outstanding Community Partner Award recipient, H9700 [29NO]

Levin, Brenda: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E449 [12AP]

Lewallen, Caroline: Hall County, GA, Farm Bureau and Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers program Excellence in Agriculture award recipient, H7162 [25JY]

Lewis, Brenda Sudduth: Westmoreland Masonic Lodge No. 212 Community Builder’s Award recipient, E1289 [25SE]

Lezynski, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1379 [6MR]

Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc.: Made in America Product Showcase selectee, E1042 [23JY]

Lima, Michael: Fort Drum, NY, 10th Mountain Division Soldier of the Year award recipient, E674 [17MY]

Linch, Dylan: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E889 [21JN]

Lindsley, Barbara and Terry: CHI Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA, Council Heritage Award for Arts and Humanities recipient, E722 [23MY]

Linker, Paula: Maricopa County, AZ, Republican Committee Lincoln Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E541 [26AP]

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

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

Little Rock, AR: Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System nurses named to Great 100 Nurses Celebration of Arkansas honoree list, E1144 [10AU]

Littrell, Boyd: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Loader, Louis: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1669 [13DE]

Long, Loren: Greenfield, IA, Lions Club Lion of the Year award recipient, E504 [18AP]

Long, Morgan: National Merit Scholarship finalist, E395 [5AP]

Loonan, Judy: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E474 [16AP]

Lopez, Angela: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]

Lopez, Humberto: Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association Hotelier of the Year Award recipient, H5106 [13JN]

Lopez, Miguel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E498 [18AP], E661 [16MY]

Loren, Jesse: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1444 [23OC]

Lorenzi, Elmer J. (EJ): Catholic Charities of Merced, CA, Harvest of Hope Man of the Year award recipient, E1149 [14AU]

Lovette, Charlie O.: Wilkes County, NC, Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, H9771 [10DE]

Lowe, Elgin: South Alameda County, CA, NAACP Annual Service Award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

Lujan, Kristine: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E460 [13AP]

Lundy, Cindy: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1492 [2NO]

Machado, Alexandra: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E690 [18MY]

Mack, Evan: Musical America (Internet site) Professional of the Year award recipient, H10322 [19DE]

Magyar, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E484 [17AP]

Maher, Fred: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Board of Directors Jason Award recipient, E1475 [30OC]

Makowski, Merrick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

Malcolm, Dominique: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New York, E187 [14FE]

Maldonado, Miguel O.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E443 [12AP]

Maldonado, Olivas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E742 [25MY]

Mallon, Karen M.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E960 [3JY]

Mallon, Peter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E480 [17AP]

Mallory, Allyson: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E582 [3MY]

Malpass, Monica: Philadelphia, PA, Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame inductee, E275 [7MR]

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

Mancos, CO: Mancos Public Library finalist for Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service award, E411 [10AP]

Mann, Anastasia: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E450 [12AP]

Mann, Tyler J., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1219 [7SE]

Marachelian, Vicky: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E457 [13AP]

Marcussen, Anita: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award recipient, E483 [17AP]

Mariano, Genesis: Navy Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year award recipient, H1448 [7MR]

Marino, Bill: West Chamber (organization) Steve Burkholder Diamond Legacy Award recipient, E172 [13FE]

Marroguin, Skylah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]

Martin, Kulani: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]

Martinez, Alyssa: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award recipient, E499 [18AP]

Martinez, Michael: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E501 [18AP], E658 [16MY]

Mason, Douglas: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1669 [13DE]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: League of United Latin American Citizens Council Señor Internacional Award recipient, E192 [15FE]

McCann, Steve: Creston, IA, High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1344 [28SE]

McClain, Maria: National Science Teachers Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Teacher Ambassador selectee, H7692 [26JY]

McClelland, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E502 [18AP], E662 [16MY]

McCollough, Mary: Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation Heart for Hazel award recipient, E1575 [29NO]

McConnell, Griffin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E503 [18AP], E663 [16MY]

McCurdy, G. Lincoln: Gusi Peace Prize Foundation Gusi Peace Prize recipient, E1630 [10DE]

McDonald, Grace: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E766 [5JN]

McDonald, Ian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

McDonough, Robert: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

McElroy, Kristen M.: Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office Robert Rosner Memorial Award for Exceptional Service, Professionalism and Integrity, H5290 [20JN]

McFerrin, Derek R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E44 [16JA]

McGaughey, Jordan: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, E431 [11AP]

McHenry, Justin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1405 [12OC]

McIlroy, Doug: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Luther Burbank Conservation Award recipient, E1005 [12JY]

McIntyre, Dorothy: Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H3430 [18AP]

McKee, Benjamin P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1104 [27JY]

McKelvey, Tasha: Civil Air Patrol Spaatz Award recipient, E257 [5MR]

McLain, Dawn: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H1230 [26FE]

McLane Company, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E245 [1MR]

McLean, Scott: Marie Interfaith Civic Leadership Award recipient, H9671 [28NO]

McMann, Makayla: Hoover Presidential Foundation Uncommon Student Award recipient, E199 [16FE]

McMaster, Donnie: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1218 [6SE]

McMichael, William (Mike): National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Medical Services Advocate of the Year Award recipient, E457 [13AP]

McNicholas, Dennis: Village of Lombard, IL, Senior Man of the Year award recipient, E67 [18JA]

McPhee, Ron and Katherine: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Wyoming-Colorado Chapter Outstanding Volunteers of the Year award recipients, E88 [22JA]

McReynolds, Mandi: Business Record (publication) Meredith Emerging Woman of Influence honoree, E1269 [20SE]

Meade, Susie: School Administrators of Iowa (organization) Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1493 [2NO]

Meksin, Isa-Kae: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E451 [12AP]

Melinger, Kaleigh: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E444 [12AP]

Menchú Tum, Rigoberta: University of California, Merced Spendlove Prize recipient, E1497 [6NO]

Mendiola, Evangelina: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1301 [25SE]

Mendiola, Melanie: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E464 [13AP]

Meraz Apodaca, Sayda J.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]

Merfeld, Andy: Central Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, H3840 [9MY]

Merwin, Ronald: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1671 [13DE]

Metropolitan Economic Development Association: Dept. of Commerce Top Minority Business Developer award recipient, E179 [13FE]

Meyers, Jake: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Michigan: tribute to 10th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winners, H4141 [17MY]

Micronova Manufacturing, Inc.: President’s E Star Award recipient, E701 [21MY]

Milburn, Steve and Debbie: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Business of the Year Award recipients, E211 [23FE]

Miller, Aidan: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, H10114 [12DE]

Miller, Alexandra: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Miller, Katie: Illinois Beef Association Outstanding Junior of the Year award recipient, E953 [29JN]

Miller, Tyler: SBA Wyoming Business Person of the Year award recipient, E603 [8MY]

MillerCoors, LLC: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Pioneer Award recipient, E470 [16AP]

Miner, Joseph M.: Newport County, RI, Council of the Navy League Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England Officer of the Year award recipient, E211 [23FE]

Minneapolis, MN: tribute to Bloomington Jefferson High School cheerleadering team, H1681 [19MR]

Minnesota: tribute to FBI Director’s Award for Excellence recipients, H8180 [13SE]

Mintun, Bonnie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1471 [26OC]

Minuteman Press (business): West Chamber (organization) Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E176 [13FE]

Missoula, MT: Missoula Fire Dept., Scott Firefighter Stairclimb competition winner, E1253 [13SE]

Missouri City, TX: Plantation at Quail Valley recipient of Houston Apartment Association Senior Living Community of the Year award, E1134 [7AU]

Mitchell, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E124 [2FE]

Mitsch, Bill: American Ecological Engineering Society Odum Award for Ecological Engineering Excellence recipient, E850 [15JN]

Miyashita, Jocelyn B.: SBA Guam Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E462 [13AP]

Moline, IL: tribute to Y Quad Cities Rowing program junior women’s crew team, E1023 [17JY]

Moloney, James, VI: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1041 [23JY]

Monestime, Claudette N. Saba: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E453 [12AP]

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

Moore, Susan: Sonoma County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E472 [16AP]

Moran, Theodore: Oak Lawn, IL, Lions Club Top Firefighter award recipient, E706 [22MY]

Moravia, NY: Moravia Middle School inclusion in National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘School to Watch’’ list, E649 [15MY]

Morris, Sydney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]

Moulds, Steven: Napa Valley Grape Growers Association Grower of the Year Award recipient, E636 [11MY]

Muirhead, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E831 [13JN]

Murphy, Dave: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E505 [18AP], E664 [16MY]

Muse, Ty: Broome County, NY, Baden-Powell Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, H1201 [15FE]

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

Naerebout, Bob: Catholic Diocese of Boise, ID, Bishop Michael Driscoll Award recipient, E612 [9MY]

Naftz, Isaac: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP]

Nambo Guam Ltd.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Business Laureate honoree, E728 [24MY]

Naples, FL: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens TripAdvisor (Internet site) Hall of Fame inductee, E886 [21JN]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (H.R. 6795), E1249 [13SE]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]

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

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: observance, E1217 [6SE]

Nauman, Julie M.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness recipient, E449 [12AP]

Neary, Riley: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [25MY]

Nebraska: tribute to 3d Congressional District Excellence in Economic Development Award recipients, E1094 [26JY]

Nelson, Joel: Council Bluffs, IA, Community School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1011 [13JY]

Nero, Aaron D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

New Hope, PA: tribute to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve annual symposium event award recipients, H3404 [18AP]

Newbauer, Tom: Association of Defense Communities Defense Community Leadership Award recipient, H5293 [20JN]

Nicks, Andrew J.: Solano & Napa County Medical Societies Physician of the Year award recipient, E165 [8FE]

Nicole McCabe Design (business): West Chamber (organization) Minority-Owned Business of the Year Award recipient, E174 [13FE]

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

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), H9067, H9068 [26SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Donna Strickland for physics, E1628 [10DE]

——— recognition of Gerard Mourou for physics, E1628 [10DE]

——— recognition of International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons (organization) for peace, E212 [23FE]

——— recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, E1393 [12OC]

——— recognition of Jim Allison for medicine, E1480 [30OC]

Noer, Vic: Bedford, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1195 [4SE]

Norris, Jennifer: Salvation Army Appreciation Award recipient, E590 [7MY], E720 [23MY]

Northampton Township, PA: Safehome (organization) safest city in Pennsylvania designee, H558 [19JA]

Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation: tribute to Community Labor Awards recipients, E1410 [16OC]

Northern Indiana Public Service Co.: tribute to Luminary Award recipients, E1230 [12SE]

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

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

Obert-Thorn, Rebecca: Axalta Coating Systems, LLC, All-Pro Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H4144 [17MY]

O’Brien, Jennifer: American Mothers Inc., New York Mother of the Year award recipient, H3495 [24AP]

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

Ogata, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E739 [25MY]

Ohigashi, Stephanie: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]

Okuda, Mildred: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]

Olson, Alexander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]

Olson, Alfred: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1671 [13DE]

Olympic Games: tribute to New York participants, H1380 [6MR]

Ondriezek, Kylie: Sumter County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E495 [18AP]

Onstead, Samuel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1271 [20SE]

Orlando, FL: Orange County Library System recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6193 [13JY]

Oswalt, Daimon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]

Otherwise Gifts (business): Lansdale, PA, Economic Development Committee Business of the Month award recipient, H9097 [27SE]

Otoo, Kingsley O.: QuestBridge (organization) College Prep Scholar award recipient, E986 [10JY]

Overton, Joyce: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1446 [23OC]

Owens Community College Alumni Association: tribute to Outstanding Service Award recipients, E516 [24AP]

Pace, Kristi: Brighton, MI, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E360 [22MR]

Padro, Dante: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E546 [26AP]

Page, Addison: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E523 [24AP]

Page, Clarence: National Press Foundation W.M. Kiplinger Distinguished Contributions to Journalism Award recipient, E136 [5FE]

Paget, Alexis: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hero Award recipient, E1133 [7AU]

Pallone, John: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E257 [5MR]

Palm Bay, FL: tribute to Palm Bay Police Dept., Annual Valor Award recipients, E173 [13FE]

Panama City, FL: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, E481 [17AP]

Panjwani, Komal: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1181 [28AU]

Paris, Matthew: 4th Congressional District of Colorado Congressional App Challenge winner, E1561 [27NO]

Parr, Mark: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1524 [14NO]

Patricio, Stephen: Western Growers (organization) Award of Honor recipient, E1473 [30OC]

Pauls, Arien: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, E448 [12AP]

Pavlak, Cain: Fort Drum, NY, 10th Mountain Division Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, E677 [17MY]

Payne, Sharon McGriff: Solano County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E473 [16AP]

Pearson, Lane: Houston Association of Realtors Fort Bend County, TX, Outstanding Realtor award recipient, E105 [29JA]

Peck, Abigail: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1513 [13NO]

Peelman, Matt: Somervell County, TX, Fire Dept., Career Firefighter of the Year award recipient, H765 [5FE]

Pellegrino, Mary: Pennsylvania State Education Association Human and Civil Rights Award recipient, H4854 [7JN]

Pembroke, NC: North Carolina Rural Assembly Small Town of the Year award recipient, H420 [17JA]

Perea, Andreas J.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E547 [26AP]

Perez, Amagda: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1485 [2NO]

Perinar, Gary: AFL–CIO George Meany Award recipient, E1595 [3DE]

Perkins, Margaret: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E328 [15MR]

Peters, Carol and Terry: Avoca, Hancock, Shelby, Tennant and Walnut (AHSTW) Community School District Volunteers of the Year Award recipients, E1417 [16OC]

Peverill, Todd: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E807 [8JN]

Phaneuf, Wayne: New England Academy of Journalists Yankee Quill award recipient, E1092 [26JY]

Phillips, Heather: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E202 [16FE]

Piasecki, Wendy: West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E195 [15FE]

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

Pickering, Christopher: Katy, TX, Independent School District Chief’s Meritorious Citation Award recipient, E843 [14JN]

Pickford, MI: Pickford Community Library winner of Scholastic Inc., Summer Reading Challenge, E1425 [19OC]

Picocyl, LLC: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E485 [17AP]

Pierce, Marge and Steve: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1233 [12SE]

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E486 [17AP]

Pinto, Myra: Wynmoor Hadassah Woman of the Year award recipient, E1401 [12OC]

Piraino, Gennaro R., Jr.: Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1535 [16NO]

Pitera, Tyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E447 [12AP], E646 [15MY]

Plano, TX: Plano Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, H7093 [24JY]

Plymouth, MN: Wayzata High School recipient of USA Today (publication) Minnesota Best Public School award, H64 [9JA]

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

Poletti, Edward: Library of Congress Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) Federal Librarian of the Year Award recipient, H3937 [15MY]

——— Medical Library Association Lois Ann Colaianni Award for Excellence and Achievement in Hospital Librarianship recipient, H3937 [15MY]

Pollari, Howard: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1052 [24JY]

Poplar Bluff, MO: Lake Road Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1678 [17DE]

Porter, Mary: Lions Clubs Presidential Medal recipient, E475 [16AP]

Portman, David: Jewish Federation Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E1056 [24JY]

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

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 5561), H9083 [26SE]

Powell, JoAnne: Tom Green Soil & Water Conservation Board Special Friends of Conservation Award recipient, E333 [19MR]

Pratt & Whitney Co.: Columbus, GA, facility recipient of Georgia Dept. of Economic Development and Technical College System of Georgia Large Manufacturer of the Year award, E539 [25AP]

Price, Bob: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Person of the Year award recipient, E480 [17AP]

Price, Margo: Recording Academy GRAMMY Award nominee, E1730 [21DE]

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

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

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

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

Prindle, Kathleen: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1515 [13NO]

Provo, UT: tribute to Centennial Middle School MATHCOUNTS team, E743 [25MY]

Pruett, Richard: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]

Pueblo, CO: Pueblo City-County Library District recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service award, E411 [10AP]

Puri, Sonali: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]

Quichocho, Darlene: Jane Wha-Young Kim Foundation Jane Wha-Young Kim Award recipient, E780 [6JN]

Quinn, Ben, Sr.; University of Kentucky College of Engineering Hall of Distinction inductee, H3494 [24AP]

Rahn, Justin and Ellen: Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Achievement Award recipients, E1215 [6SE]

Ralston, Mike: Iowa Association of Community College Trustees Larry H. Ebbers Award recipient, E1106 [27JY]

Ramirez, Kendra: Texas Education Support Staff Association Nelda Van Dyke Award for Educational Office Employee of the Year recipient, E1135 [7AU]

Ramos Law (company): West Chamber (organization) Medium Business of the Year award recipient, E171 [13FE]

Rangel, Victor: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1166 [21AU]

Rasmussen, Bruce: CHI Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA, Mercy Heritage Award for Business recipient, E715 [23MY]

REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia (organization): tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Baldwin County, GA, E1376 [5OC]

——— tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Barrow County, GA, E1396 [12OC]

Reasoner, John: Creston, IA, Youth of the Year award recipient, E199 [16FE]

Reeder, Steven T.: DAR Indiana History Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1695 [20DE]

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

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

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

Reza, Danais: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E524 [24AP]

Rheker, Dylan: Macomb County, MI, Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H4141 [17MY]

Richardson, Lois: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E811 [8JN]

Richmond, TX: tribute to Richmond Police Dept., awards banquet honorees, E236 [27FE]

Richt, Mark: Walter Camp Football Foundation Coach of the Year and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Coach of the Year awards recipient, H24 [9JA]

Rigby, Tate: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1403 [12OC]

Rim of the World Historical Society: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year award recipient, E402 [5AP]

Risser, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1277 [20SE]

Rivas, Gina: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E487 [17AP]

Rivera-Collazo, Victor M.: Puerto Rico Hall of Fame inductee, E467 [16AP]

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

Robb, Courtney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E525 [24AP]

Roberts, Lucy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1456 [26OC]

Robinson, Dick: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter Distinction Award recipient, E1387 [9OC]

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

Rocha, Adrena: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E526 [24AP]

Rocheleau, Joey: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1419 [16OC]

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

Rodgers, Gavin: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Junior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E811 [8JN]

Rodwin, Lisa B.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation recipient, E441 [12AP]

Roling, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E972 [6JY]

Romang, Luke: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1707 [20DE]

Romano, Pam: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angel in Adoption Award recipient, E678 [17MY]

Romero James, Delilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E414 [10AP]

Rondini, Megan.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness recipient, E451 [12AP]

Roscoe, Patti: San Diego, CA, Rotary Ms. San Diego honoree, E1271 [20SE]

Rosenberg, TX: Lamar Consolidated Independent School District recipient of Texas Association of School Administrators School Board Award, E1182 [28AU]

——— tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846, E847, E848 [14JN]

Ross, CA: Ross Elementary School recipient of California Dept. of Education California Distinguished School Award, E594 [7MY]

Ross, Mary Ellen Trail: Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas, Inc., gold medal recipient, E1359 [2OC]

Round Rock, TX: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1063 [25JY]

Rovegno, Rick: Carlisle, PA, Exchange Club Molly Pitcher Club Award recipient, E284 [8MR]

Ruelle, Julia: Ely Outfitting Co. & Boundary Waters Guide Service Boundary Waters Teen Essay Contest winner, H6099 [11JY]

Running Bear, Alexis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E518 [24AP]

Runow, Lauren: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1435 [23OC]

Russell, Jeremiah A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E703 [22MY]

Ryan, Tamara: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E584 [3MY]

Ryba, Janice: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1485 [2NO]

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony honorees, E107 [29JA]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 754), H9068–H9070 [26SE]

Saeugling, Clayton: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]

SafeSport (organization): Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Allied Professional Award recipient, E453 [12AP]

Saharia, Aditya: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1128 [7AU]

Sammons, Brooklyn: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E893 [21JN]

San Anselmo, CA: Wade Thomas Elementary School recipient of California Dept. of Education California Distinguished School Award, E589 [7MY]

Sanchez, Bel: Comcast Corp., Hispanic Hero Award recipient, E1182 [28AU]

Sanchez, Luis F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1128 [7AU]

Sanderlund, Cathy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1460 [26OC]

Santa Rosa (CA) Press Democrat: Pulitzer Prize recipient, E544 [26AP]

Santandrea, Joanne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1453 [26OC]

Santaniello, Daniel J.: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1233 [12SE]

Sanz, Maytee: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Stephen Vermillion Congressional Staff Appreciation Award recipient, H6244 [16JY]

SAS Manufacturing (company): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E488 [17AP]

Sawano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E448 [12AP]

Scarbrough, DuShun: Dept. of Education Martin Luther King, Jr., Drum Major Innovation Service award recipeint, H3154 [12AP]

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

Schadt, Heather: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E414 [10AP]

Schindewolf, Alicia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP]

Schnaible, Claudia: Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Hall of Fame inductee, E767 [5JN]

Schneider, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1036 [19JY]

Schoonmaker, James M. (Ding): National Sailing Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1507 [13NO]

Schrack Farms Resources LP: International Dairy Foods Association Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award recipient, H1378 [6MR]

Schrage, Eric: Illinois Firefighter Medal of Honor Award recipient, H5162 [14JN]

Schuelke, Doris: Bedford, IA, Lioness Club Lioness of the Year award recipient, E1478 [30OC]

Schueller, Megan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E451 [12AP]

Schultz, Ray: Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

Schumacher, Irmalee: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1424 [19OC]

Schwab, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1342 [28SE]

Schwartz, Brad and Vicki: La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation Spirit of Outstanding Service Award recipients, E133 [5FE]

Scott, Drew: Texas 27th Congressional District Congressional Arts competition winner, H1510 [13MR]

Scott, Owen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1592 [3DE]

Scott, Paul: Kent, WA, Employee of the Year award recipient, E1377 [5OC]

Scott, Tanner: National Merit Scholarship finalist, E395 [5AP]

Scudder, Anushka: National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization) Do the Write Thing Challenge program ambassador designee, E1044 [23JY]

Sealander, Sara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Sears, Jeff: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Monsignor Farrell chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E217 [26FE]

Seiboldt, Grace: tribute to participation in Special Olympics USA National Games, E1139 [10AU]

Seiss, Michael: Katy, TX, Independent School District Chief’s Meritorious Citation Award recipient, E843 [14JN]

Sell, Jerre: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Patient Advocate Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]

Serger, Sally: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1408 [16OC]

Serrato, Gary: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E1506 [9NO]

Sessions, James and Angie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1405 [12OC]

Sewell, Robert: Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County, CA, AFL–CIO Labor Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1273 [20SE]

Shackelford, Kolby: Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year award recipient, E125 [2FE]

Shafer, Kevin L.: Water & Wastewater International (Internet site) Top 25 Global Water Leaders honoree, E120 [30JA]

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

Shaughnessy, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Paul ‘‘Hook’’ O’Malley chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E216 [26FE]

Shaw, Charles: Kiwanis Club of Westside, West Palm Beach, FL, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1482 [30OC]

Shaw, Cooper L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1259 [13SE]

Shea, Marybeth: Norwell, MA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E677 [17MY]

Shell Fab and Design (business): West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member of the Year award recipient, E198 [15FE]

Shelton, Heidi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1427 [19OC]

Sherlock, Rochelle: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1407 [16OC]

Shockey, Matthew: Sugar Land, TX, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E397 [5AP]

Shull, Keri: Institute for Excellence in Sales Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award recipient, E827 [12JN]

Shult, Marilyn: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1435 [23OC]

Silber, Louis M.: Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award recipient, E424 [10AP]

Silgan Closures (company): Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Illinois Sustainable Award recipient, E70 [19JA]

Sillman, Jackie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1451 [26OC]

Silva, Yosselin: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]

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

Singleton, Mamie Lanford: National Mentoring Partnership Excellence in Mentoring Award recipient, E136 [5FE]

Skattum, Destiny: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E691 [18MY]

Skillern, Liz: Shenandoah (IA) Valley News Person of the Year award recipient, E393 [5AP]

Slabinski, Britt: Medal of Honor recipient, H4588 [23MY], E736 [25MY]

Smale-Schemmel, Marcus: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]

Smethills, Diane: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E583 [3MY]

Smith, Larry: National Christmas Tree Association Grand Champion Grower, H9577 [27NO]

Smith, Marsha J.: Michigan Community Service Commission Lifetime Humanitarian Award recipient, E764 [5JN]

Smith, Megan: Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winner, H5758 [27JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Smith, Thurston: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Service-Community Service Award recipient, E219 [26FE]

Snow Valley Mountain Resort, LLC: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E393 [5AP]

Snyder, Justin L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E347 [20MR]

Soh, Susan: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1470 [26OC]

Sorkin, Nina: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E458 [13AP]

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

Soto, Gloria: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E449 [12AP]

Spano, Charlie: UNICO National (organization) Scranton, PA, Chapter UNICAN of the Year award recipient, E188 [14FE]

Sparks, Robert: Coast Guard Meritorious Public Safety Medal recipient, E1001 [12JY]

Sparr, Sutton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E452 [12AP], E647 [15MY]

SpiceSuite (business): District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E790 [7JN]

Squier, Ken: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E74 [19JA]

St. Paul, MN: St. Paul Chamber Orchestra recipient of Recording Academy GRAMMY Award, E163 [8FE]

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

Steenbergen, Dale: Wyoming Chamber of Commerce Chamber Director of the Year Award recipient, E1307 [26SE]

Steinkamp, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E873 [20JN]

Steinkamp, Patrick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Stellfox, Mares: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E402 [5AP]

Stembridge, J. Warren: CIA Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal recipient, E270 [7MR]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Stocks, Betty Miller: Cabarrus County, NC, Robert Jackson Eury Memorial Award recipient, E582 [3MY], E901 [22JN]

Stockton, Caleb: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]

Stone, Kristen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1593 [3DE]

Stoots, Maryah: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1431 [19OC]

Strack, Jeff: Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1490 [2NO]

Stracuzzi, Gina: Institute for Excellence in Sales Sales Member of the Year Award recipient, E827 [12JN]

Stump, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1185 [31AU], E1401 [12OC]

Sugar Land, TX: Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award recipient, E1141 [10AU]

——— Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital inclusion in Becker’s Hospital Review (publication) 100 Great Hospitals in America list, E1278 [20SE]

——— Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Surgical Intensive Care Unit Dept., recipient of American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Beacon Award for Excellence, E101 [29JA]

Summers, Matthew: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1249 [13SE]

Susan, Taylor: Miss Indian World pageant winner, E1096 [26JY]

SustainAbility (organization): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Community Champion Award recipient, E472 [16AP]

Sutrak USA Co.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E245 [1MR]

Sutton, Anna: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1463 [26OC]

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

Swano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E648 [15MY]

Sweeney, Shelagh: Hurley, NY, Fire Dept. Firefighter of the Year award recipient, H1202 [15FE]

Szabo, Jeff: Arthur Flemming Award recipient, E696 [21MY]

Taitano, Jon: Air Force Twelve Outstanding Airman of the Year honoree, E950 [28JN]

Tallman, Donald: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E526 [24AP]

Taylor, Amanda: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E422 [10AP]

Taylor, Dowell: National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., inductee, E1528 [15NO]

Taylor, Gina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1487 [2NO]

Taylor, Kristin Hill: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Taylor, Lyla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E453 [12AP]

Terns-Thorpe, Dede: Greene County, NY, Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E686 [18MY]

Texas: tribute 22d Congressional District students selected for Texas Commission on the Arts Young Masters Class, E399 [5AP]

Texas A&M University: Corps of Cadets recipients of Holocaust Museum Houston Guardians of the Human Spirit Award, H10203 [13DE]

Texas Association of Public Safety Communication Officials: Trainer of the Year award recipient, E635 [11MY]

Thomas, Albert: National Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year award recipient, E391 [5AP]

Thomas, Samuel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1404 [12OC]

Thomas, Shaughn: Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E634 [11MY]

Thompson, Ina: DeFuniak Springs, FL, Woman’s Club Woman of Light honoree, E509 [23AP]

Thompson, Katelyn: DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient, E945 [28JN]

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

Thompson, Shawn: Iowa Football Coaches Association John Taft Memorial Junior High Award recipient, E402 [5AP]

Thornton, Jeremiah D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1396 [12OC]

Ticoalu, Gabrina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E416 [10AP]

Tiernan, Eric: Stuart, IA, Good Egg Days Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1238 [12SE]

Timothy, Lakota: National FFA Organization Henry Staiger Agriculture Education and Future Farmers of America Award recipient, H5667 [26JN]

Titusville, PA: Titusville Area Hospital recipient of Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania Excellence in Care Award, H5106 [13JN]

Toccoa, GA: tribute to Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E1205 [5SE]

Toledo, Doris: QuestBridge (organization) College Prep Scholar award recipient, E986 [10JY]

Toon, James: Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award recipient, E944 [28JN]

Totah, Annie Simonian: Armenian Assembly of America Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, E1292 [25SE]

Totwani, Mansi: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, H689 [30JA]

Touchstone, Victoria: National Wildlife Refuge System Employee of the Year award recipient, E706 [22MY]

Towery, Margie: Greenbrier, AR, School District Greenbrier High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, H7831 [5SE]

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

Triangle Volleyball Club (organization): National Council of Youth Sports Sports Teach Respect Initiative Values and Excellence (STRIVE) Organization of the Year award recipient, E1320 [27SE]

Tri-County Health Network (organization): Dept. of HHS Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Information Dissemination award recipient, E642 [15MY]

Trimble, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Innovative Technology Award recipient, E472 [16AP]

Trombley, Aaron: Washington State Trooper of Year award recipient, H4212 [18MY]

Tucker, Sheila: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1418 [16OC]

Tuckey, Kenneth L.: Boy Scouts of Cumberland County, PA, Friends of Scouting Award recipient, E549 [26AP]

Tucson, AZ: El Guero Canelo (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, E151 [7FE]

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

Tumiatti, Kylie Lan: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, H10114 [12DE]

Turnbull, Raphael (Rae): California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]

Turner, Serenity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E454 [12AP]

Twinsburg, OH: George G. Dodge Intermediate School inclusion in National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘School to Watch’’ list, E200 [16FE], E208 [23FE]

——— Wilcox Primary School Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators Hall of Fame School designee, E552 [26AP]

Tyson, Henry: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Young Professional of the Year Award recipient, E213 [23FE]

U.S. Border Patrol National Pistol Team: tribute, E1554 [27NO]

Ulibarri, Anissa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E418 [10AP]

Umbaugh, Ward: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E391 [5AP]

Umeakuana, Favour: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]

Unger, Cindi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1493 [2NO]

Union Gap, WA: Los Hernandez Tamales (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, H1182 [15FE]

United HealthCare Services, Inc.: United HealthCare Asian Initiatives recipient of Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award, E1240 [12SE]

Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy: accreditation by Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1476 [30OC]

Van de Velde, Ana McCune: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E817 [8JN]

Van Eyck, Mark: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E247 [1MR]

Van Norman, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1446 [23OC]

Van Putten, Connie: Contra Costa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [16AP]

Vela, Lee: Public Relations Society of America Houston Legacy Award recipient, E1132 [7AU]

Verell, John, III: University of Tennessee Farmer of the Year award recipient, H3985 [16MY]

Vernon, John: Humboldt County, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1509 [13NO]

Vestal, Sean: North Carolina High School Athletic Association Homer Thompson Memorial Eight Who Make a Difference Award recipient, H3785 [8MY]

Veterans: tribute to Illinois 16th District Congressional Veteran Commendation recipients, E1129 [7AU]

Vickery, Garret: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [16FE]

Villegas, Jose: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]

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

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

Virginia State University: HBCU Digest (Internet site) Historically Black College or University of the Year award recipient, E1171 [24AU]

Visser, Michael: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Education Service Award recipient, E232 [27FE]

Vizzard, Meghan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E178 [13FE]

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

Vough, Michael T.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Achievement Award recipient, E323 [15MR]

Wahlig, Teri: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1277 [20SE]

Waipahu, HI: Honowai Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1245 [13SE]

Walker, Joyce: North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks Clerk of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]

Wallace, Martha: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E579 [1MY]

Walsh, Jonathan: Upper Bucks County, PA, YMCA Role Model of the Year award recipient, H6470 [18JY]

Ward, Beth Farnsworth: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E451 [12AP]

Ware, Crystel: Texas Alliance of Black School Educators Educator of the Year award recipient, E401 [5AP]

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

Wasson, Kerstin: Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award for Science Research award recipient, H4212 [18MY]

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

Watts, Laura: Winterset, IA, Rotary Club Rotarian of the Year award recipient, E1300 [25SE]

Webb, James: Aerospace Medical Association Louis H. Bauer Founders Award recipient, H7879 [6SE]

Webber, Barbara: Greater Watertown, NY-North Country Chamber of Commerce Athena Award recipient, E1196 [4SE]

Webster, FL: Military Order of the Purple Heart Purple Heart City designee, E320 [15MR]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2740), H9474, H9475 [13NO]

Weller, Jess and Chase: Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recipients, E330 [15MR]

Weppner, Linda: Greater Cheyenne, WY, Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Award recipient, E90 [22JA]

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

West Seneca, NY: West Seneca Youth Theatre recipient of West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Community Service Organization of the Year Award, E194 [15FE]

Western, Chuck: Union County, IA, Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame inductee, E565 [27AP]

Whalen, Jane: National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa Business Owner of the Year award recipient, E109 [29JA]

Wheat Ridge, CO: Wheat Ridge High School STEM Program recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Horizon Award, E490 [17AP]

Wheaton, IL: Wheaton Christian Grammar School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E57 [18JA]

Wheeler, Heidi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1437 [23OC]

White, Drew and Liz: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H10276 [19DE]

Whitey’s Ice Cream, Inc.: Wisconsin Dairy Products Association World Dairy Expo best ice cream sandwich contest winner, E1473 [30OC]

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

Wilbert, Emma: North Little Rock, AR, Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductee, H3938 [15MY]

Wilbur, Bryce: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E109 [29JA]

Wilburn, Courtney: National Association of Secondary School Principals Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E50 [16JA]

Wilkinson, Sarah and Robert: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1300 [25SE]

Williams, Jayne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1425 [19OC]

Williams, Mason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1448 [23OC]

Willingham, Deepa: U.N. Association, Santa Barbara, CA, Peace Prize recipient, E1301 [25SE]

Wilson, Edward O.: Retiree Council of Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Retired Solider of the Year award recipient, E1204 [5SE]

Wilson, Jaime: Katy, TX, VFW Post 9182 Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E844 [14JN]

Wimmer, Darlene and Donald: Afton, IA, Methodist Church Community Christmas Candle award recipients, E239 [27FE]

Winemiller, Jim: Taylor County, IA, Conservation Leadership Award recipient, E565 [27AP]

Wintersteen, Wendy: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1270 [20SE]

Witmer, Jeff: Taylor, MI, Auxiliary Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E311 [14MR]

Woerth, Kylan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E44 [16JA]

Wong, S. Chiu: Chinese American Medical Society Scientific Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]

Wood, Elaine: Traverse City, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E54 [17JA]

Wood, Katherine: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E863 [19JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Filipino veterans, E1670 [13DE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), H10156 [12DE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (H.R. 5879), H4586 [23MY]

Wyman, Nancy: Connecticut Democratic Party Ella T. Grasso Award recipient, E1228 [10SE]

Wyoming: tribute to Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award honorees, E252 [5MR]

Yarck, Alyssa: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E844 [14JN]

Yard House (company): West Chamber (organization) Large Business of the Year Award recipient, E180 [13FE]

Yates, Robert: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E71 [19JA]

Yazzie-Rodriguez, Pete: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E549 [26AP]

Ycasas, Judy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1449 [23OC]

York, Kay: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]

Zammer, Bill and Linda: Mashpee, MA, Chamber of Commerce Citizens of the Year award recipients, E722 [23MY]

Zapata, Wendy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1459 [26OC]

Zappi-Colombine, Victoria: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

Zimmer Biomet Spine (company): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E491 [17AP]

Zorn, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [26AP]

Zotigh, Dennis: Happy World Foundation Global Citizen Award recipient, E1365 [5OC]

Remarks in Senate

Abercrombie, ND: Richland Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]

Adams, Kerry: Wakulla County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Anderson, Heather: Manatee County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2831 [22MY]

Andrews, Brian: Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders Innovative Florida Principal of the Year Award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, S6791 [11OC]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (S. 3201), S5799 [22AU]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S7897 [19DE]

Ashland, KY: Ashland Middle School winner of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Solve for Tomorrow contest, S5714 [20AU]

Athanason, Traci: Henderson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Ayer, Clara: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]

Bailey, Kayla: Gulf County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Barker, John: Colorado VFW Salute to Service Award recipient, S4399 [26JN]

Bellino, Stephanie: Duval County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3290 [7JN]

Birmingham, AL: Highlands Bar & Grill (business) recipient of James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant Award, S2990 [5JN]

Bisogno, Janet: Osceola County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]

Bjorklund, Kay: AARP (organization) Andrus Award recipient for Wyoming, S6911 [13NO]

Borcherding, Lindsey: Okeechobee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Borengasser, Tess: Indian River County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Boyce, Jessie: Pinellas County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]

Boze, Catelyn: Putnam County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2831 [22MY]

Bresnyan, Bonnie: Hillsborough County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Buxton, ND: Central Valley School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]

Canley, John L.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 4641), S170 [11JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (H. Con. Res. 106), S1291 [28FE]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (S. Con. Res. 35), S1254 [27FE]

Caskey, Rebecca: Citrus County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Chabot, Tammy: Collier County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Chapman, John A.: Medal of Honor recipient, S5799 [22AU]

Childs, Rebecca: Levy County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.: Clear Channel Outdoor-Las Vegas, NV, recipient of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award, S2259 [18AP]

Cloutier-Namdar, Linda: Vermont Agency of Education Vermont Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S21 [3JA]

Collins, Patrick: Nebraska 2d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Committee To Protect Journalists (organization): tribute to International Press Freedom Award recipients, S7219 [29NO]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), S6348 [26SE]

Conner, Garlin M.: Medal of Honor recipient, S4353 [25JN]

Cosky, Erin: Santa Rosa County, FL, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, S519 [25JA]

Croley, Andy: Leadership Tri-County (organization) Leader of the Year award recipient, S868 [12FE]

Dencker, Kyle: Orange County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]

Dept. of Labor: create a tiered awards program recognizing meaningful and verifiable efforts by employers to recruit, employ, and retain veterans (S. 438), S2860 [23MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: grant eligibility for Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, S5799 [22AU]

Diallo, Molly Winters: Miami-Dade County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]

Dicks, Lynsee: Suwannee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Dinwiddie, Michelle: Polk County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), S7332 [6DE]

Dole, Bob: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S247 [17JA]

Dunne, Michael (Tony): Office of the Sec. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S5755 [21AU]

Ellison, Shannon: Dixie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Falmouth, ME: Falmouth High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7081 [26NO]

Farley, Patrick: Martin County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Felty, Cathy: Bay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Foster, Robert: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]

Freeman, Tammy: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1945 [22MR]

Frenchville, ME: Dr. Levesque Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7081 [26NO]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), S3940, S3943–S3945 [14JN]

Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]

Gore, Lilliemarie: Alachua County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1945 [22MR]

Grebosz, Nicole A.: Volusia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Grimm, Amy: St. Johns County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Haber, Ida and Irwin: Jewish National Fund Northern Ohio Tree of Life Award recipients, S5129 [23JY]

Hall, Tracy: Taylor County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Hampton, Ted: Knox County, KY, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, S2003 [9AP]

Henderson, Lenora: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Hickox, Heather: Baker County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]

Hotaling, Helene: Marion County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560 [1AU]

Jakubiak, Chris (Jake): American Ambulance Association ‘‘Star of Life’’ recipient, S4841 [9JY]

Jenkins, Brandon: Brevard County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]

Jernigan, Asa: Fernandina County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]

Jones, Matt: American Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year award recipient, S3759 [12JN]

Jorgensen, John: Central Wyoming Boys and Girls Club honoree, S5578 [1AU]

JRM Foundation for Humanity: tribute to Idaho Hometown Hero Medal award recipients, S6539 [4OC]

Kennett, Beth: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]

Kennett, Joan: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Lamora, Samantha: St. Lucie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Lancy, Jason: Lake County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

Law, Jack: American Nuclear Society fellow designee and American Chemical Society Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology Glenn T. Seaborg Award recipient, S5418 [26JY]

Lumsden, Carolyn: Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award recipient, S2433 [25AP]

Mankin, Aaron: Purple Heart recipient, S5799 [22AU]

Massey, Taylor: Hendry County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

McGhee, Amanda: Calhoun County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

McNulty, Susan: Pasco County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

McWhorter, Keilan: Franklin County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]

Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to Teacher of the Year finalists, S249 [17JA]

Miles, Dolester: James Beard Foundation Outstanding Pastry Chef Award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Mongiardini, Lynn: Charlotte County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S6052 [6SE], S7064 [15NO]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: observance, S5799 [22AU]

——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 591), S5270, S5312 [24JY]

Neff, Samantha: Seminole County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Niebrugge, Chasey: Lee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), S6882 [11OC]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Frances H. Arnold for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

——— recognition of George P. Smith for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

——— recognition of Gregory P. Winter for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

——— recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, S6705 [9OC]

North, Kenneth: Union County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Ohio: tribute to Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients, S6798 [11OC]

O’Hora, Martin: Highlands County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Olympic Games: tribute to Minnesota participants (S. Res. 417), S1306, S1307 [1MR]

——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games (S. Res. 392), S1306, S1307 [1MR]

——— tribute to Vermont participants, S1732 [14MR]

Ondriezek, Kylie: Sumter County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Oravec, Sarah A.E.: DeSoto County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Peel, Catherine Tinsley: Holmes County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Perry, Angela: Lafayette County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

Phillips, Heather: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Pipher, Kate: Nebraska 3d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Poole, Jason: Clay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]

Powell, Jennifer: Leon County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Prescott, Joy: Glades County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]

Pumphrey, Trisha: Jackson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Ray, Sarah: Palm Beach County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Redli, Penny: Museums Association of Montana President’s Award recipient, S2316 [19AP]

Roberts, Amy: Columbia County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

Rosenow, Beth: Monroe County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

Rosenstein, Audrey: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S6337 [26SE]

Ross, Carla: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 754), S7278 [4DE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 266), S5865 [22AU]

Salzman, Jack: TIME (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, S6299 [25SE]

Santana, Madgaly: Hardee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]

Seabolt, Brandon (Ray): Office of the Sec. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S5755 [21AU]

Seminole County, FL: tribute to Seminole County Public Schools Teacher of the Year award finalists, S519 [25JA]

Smith, Chelsea: Hamilton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

South Georgia-Moody AFB, GA: inclusion in Association of Defense Communities Great American Defense Communities list, S1313 [1MR]

Squier, Ken: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, S1158 [15FE]

Stowers, Ray E.: American Osteopathic Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S6913 [13NO]

Sturman, Kate: Flagler County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Summers, Danielle: Liberty County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2833 [22MY]

Swihart, Es: Sarasota County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]

Thomas, Elias: National Association of Realtors Good Neighbor Award recipient, S7235 [29NO]

Tracy, Brenda: named Politico (publication) Woman of Impact, S7580 [13DE]

Van Heusen, Kaitlin: Bradford County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Vargas, Kiera: Madison County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Vermont Federal Executive Association: tribute to Excellence in Goverment award recipients, S2515 [7MY]

Walker, Terry: Jefferson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Walters, Dan: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5420 [26JY]

Warren, Lucas: Gerber Products Co., Photo Search contest winner, S815 [8FE]

Weber, Charlotte: Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Breeder of the Year award recipient, S6540 [4OC]

West Fargo, ND: Freedom Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]

Wetherbee, Michael: Montana Association of Agricultural Educators Administrator of the Year and Montana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year awards recipient, S575 [30JA]

Williamsen, Ingrid: Nebraska 1st Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Willson, Howard: Wyoming Medical Society Wyoming Physician of the Year award recipient, S166 [11JA]

Wingate, Jennifer: Gilchrist County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Wonnacott, Enid: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5827 [22AU]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), S6152 [12SE]

Yarmouth, ME: Yarmouth Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7082 [26NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), H1290 [27FE]

H.R. 754, Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act, H9068 [26SE]

H.R. 1861, Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act, H5998 [10JY]

H.R. 2315, award Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, H10155 [12DE]

H.R. 2740, Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act, H9474 [13NO]

H.R. 3834, 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act, H9067 [26SE]

S. 266, award Anwar Sadat Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, S5865 [22AU]

S. 1050, Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act, S6152 [12SE], H10156 [12DE]

S. 2101, USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act, S5560 [1AU], H10157 [12DE]

S. 2652, Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act, S3945 [14JN], H10415 [20DE]

S. 2714, award Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, S2323 [19AP]

S. 3509, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S6346, S6348 [26SE], H9359 [28SE]

S. 3523, Full Military Honors Act, S7897 [19DE]

S. Con. Res. 35, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), S1253 [27FE]

S. Res. 392, tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games, S655 [6FE]

S. Res. 417, tribute to Minnesota Olympic Games participants, S1290 [28FE]

S. Res. 430, support national day of remembrance in honor of life, legacy, and accomplishments of Billy Frank, Jr., S1633 [12MR]

S. Res. 511, Las Damas de Blanco (organization) recipient of Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty, S2727 [16MY]

S. Res. 591, support goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S5270 [24JY]

AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS, LLC

Remarks in House

Obert-Thorn, Rebecca: Axalta Coating Systems, LLC, All-Pro Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H4144 [17MY]

AXON, ANNEMARIE CARNEY

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2953 [4JN], S3001, S3004 [6JN]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2988 [5JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

AYALA-ZAMORA, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1486 [2NO]

AYCOCK, AL

Remarks in House

Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber: Chairman’s Award recipient, E209 [23FE]

AYER, CLARA

Citations

Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Clara Ayer, S5826 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame: inductee, S5826 [22AU]

AYERS, STEPHEN T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1485 [2NO]

AYLMER, JOHN F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1044 [23JY]

AYOTTE, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E821 [12JN]

AYRES, THOMAS E.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Dept. of the Air Force General Counsel: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907 [13FE]

AYSCUE, JENNIFER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S2997 [5JN]

AZAM, SAMREEN

Remarks in House

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

AZAR, ALEX M., II see also Secretary of Health and Human Services (Alex M. Azar II)

Cloture motions

Dept. of HHS: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S438 [22JA], S460 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HHS: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S446, S458–S462 [23JA], S477, S482–S489, S492 [24JA]

——— nomination to be Sec. of HHS, unanimous-consent agreement, S463 [23JA]

——— suitability to be Sec. of HHS relative to history of raising prescription drug prices while serving as drug company executive, S458, S461 [23JA], S483–S485, S492 [24JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Sec. of HHS: Committee on Finance (Senate), S253 [17JA]

AZERBAIJAN, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 697), H478 [17JA]

Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]

Remarks in House

Foundation for Ethnic Understanding: tribute to celebration of relationship between Azerbaijan and Israel, E526 [24AP]

Independence: anniversary, H4235 [18MY], H5005 [8JN], E705 [22MY], E731 [24MY], E741 [25MY], E756 [1JN], E762, E774 [5JN], E807 [8JN], E870 [20JN]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E246 [1MR], E260 [5MR]

——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E221, E222 [26FE]

Russia: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E164 [8FE], E221, E222 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Independence: anniversary, S2964 [4JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Earle D. Litzenberger, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]

BAACH, MICHAEL K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E824 [12JN]

BABAYAN, LIYAH

Remarks in Senate

JRM Foundation for Humanity: tribute to Idaho Hometown Hero Medal award recipients, S6539 [4OC]

BABCOCK, BETTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E479 [17AP]

BABCOCK, DIANE

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1368 [5OC]

BABER, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E735 [25MY]

BABIN, BRIAN (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4824 [6JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3718 [27AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3718 [27AP]

Articles and editorials

One-Stop-Shop for Private Space Exploration, by, SpaceNews.com (Internet site), H3485 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

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

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3148 [11AP]

China: impose duties on imported merchandise in an amount equivalent to estimated annual loss of revenue from violations of U.S. intellectual property rights (see H.R. 1048), H5977 [28JN]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1552), H975 [7FE]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Crime: provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H3395 [17AP]

——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H737 [2FE]

——— punish unlawful obstruction of enforcement of laws of the U.S. by State officials (see H.R. 5884), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of Commerce: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of Energy: authorize Office of Science basic research programs (see H.R. 5905), H4582 [22MY]

——— establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 5906), H4582 [22MY]

——— provide directors of the National Laboratories signature authority for certain agreements (see H.R. 5907), H4582 [22MY]

Dept. of HHS: nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H9444 [23OC]

——— require certain family planning projects and programs to provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 4507), H133 [10JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: alter deadlines by which an application for asylum must be made (see H.R. 4850), H1374 [5MR]

——— require certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond prior to entry into the U.S., with funds being forfeited if such aliens overstay their visas (see H.R. 6089), H7748 [7AU]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see H. Res. 1048), H7781 [31AU]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4736 [29MY]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9416 [2OC]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H6264 [16JY]

——— exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5991 [6JY]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5201 [14JN]

——— study impact of motor carrier electronic logging devices (see H.R. 6159), H6112 [11JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H7689 [25JY]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 6398), H6462 [17JY]

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

Drugs: modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see H.R. 5459), H3444 [18AP]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H3211 [12AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H9416 [2OC]

EPA: direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY] (see H.R. 6468), H6648 [23JY]

——— exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H7728 [26JY]

FAA: provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (see H.R. 5346), H1727 [20MR]

Farrakhan, Louis: condemn promotion of ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jews and the Jewish religion and all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance (see H. Res. 772), H1610 [14MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1217 [16FE]

FEMA: transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (see H.R. 5559), H5153 [13JN]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (see H.R. 200), H170 [11JA]

Foreign aid: reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children placed in Federal custody due to immigration status (see H.R. 120), H8732 [17SE]

Foreign countries: impose a fee for remittance transfers to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 1813), H1335 [27FE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3444 [18AP]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1179 [14FE]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

Georgia (country): impose sanctions if commitments or contractual agreements with U.S. persons engaging in business operations are being undermined (see H.R. 4563), H7743 [3AU]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9153 [27SE]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 6771), H8169 [12SE]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6196 [13JY]

——— clarify prohibition on postsecondary education benefits for certain aliens and grant a private right of action to persons injured by a violation of such prohibition (see H.R. 5229), H1501 [8MR]

——— create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H9092 [26SE]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H9416 [2OC]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7772 [24AU]

Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see H.R. 6653), H9821 [10DE]

Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H9444 [23OC]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3097 [10AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3708 [26AP]

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7728 [26JY]

NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (see H.R. 5345), H3444 [18AP]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H7871 [5SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3783 [7MY]

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

Printing: limit printing of Congressional Record and House Calendars (see H.R. 6708), H9416 [2OC]

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2918), H3452 [23AP]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H1729 [20MR]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1729 [20MR]

Taxation: apply current income tax brackets to capital gains brackets (see H.R. 6179), H5505 [21JN]

——— make certain bonuses tax free (see H.R. 5012), H1177 [14FE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5154 [13JN]

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H6112 [11JY]

——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H5153 [13JN]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3746 [1MY]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H8887 [25SE]

Voting: prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (see H.R. 6482), H7154 [24JY]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H1373 [5MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Citizenship: interpret 14th Amendment to the Constitution to disapprove birthright citizenship, pursue legislative action to end such practices, and support Presidential directives on interpreting such amendment (see H. Res. 1143), H9510 [13NO]

Dept. of Education: provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 5734), H3885 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H7750 [10AU]

Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 6111), H5199 [14JN]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3052 [29MR]

FCC: improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see H.R. 7392), H10586 [21DE]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3315 [13AP]

——— specify U.S. human spaceflight goals and objectives (see H.R. 6910), H9089 [26SE]

Native Americans: restore opportunity for tribal economic development by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on terms that are equal and fair (see H.R. 4985), H1074 [8FE]

Water: improve processes for alternative wastewater systems (see H.R. 6804), H8724 [13SE]

Books

‘‘Holy Bible’’ (Job) (excerpt), H9684 [28NO]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Education: provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (H.R. 5734), H3886 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (H.R. 6664), H7751 [10AU]

Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (H.R. 6111), H5200 [14JN]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (H.R. 5417), H3052 [29MR]

FCC: improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (H.R. 7392), H10587 [21DE]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (H.R. 4853), H583 [19JA]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (H.R. 5310), H1653 [15MR]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (H.R. 7331), H10336 [19DE]

NASA: authorize programs (H.R. 5503), H3316 [13AP]

——— specify U.S. human spaceflight goals and objectives (H.R. 6910), H9091 [26SE]

Native Americans: restore opportunity for tribal economic development by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on terms that are equal and fair (H.R. 4985), H1075 [8FE]

Water: improve processes for alternative wastewater systems (H.R. 6804), H8726 [13SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H29 [9JA]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H569• [19JA]

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7129 [24JY]

Baytown, TX: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, E192• [15FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3165 [12AP]

Corps of Engineers: ensure safe two-way traffic in high-volume Federal navigation projects in deep draft navigation channels, H4824 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4824, H4825 [6JN]

——— provide National Academy of Sciences assessment on evaluation of projects to advance flood control, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and promote water quality, H4825 [6JN]

Curtis, Bettie J. Broussard: West Orange-Stark Alumni Foundation, Inc., Blossoming Minds MLK Gala Legend Award recipient, E13• [9JA]

Deer Park, TX: tribute to Deer Park Art Park Players and Texas Non-Profit Theatre Annual Conference, E309• [14MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H10329 [19DE]

FAA: provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (H.R. 5346), H5771 [27JN]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3718, H3719 [27AP]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, H7129 [24JY]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3718, H3719 [27AP]

——— prevent recoupment of disaster relief funds previously certified by a FEMA Technical Assistance Contractor (TAC) as eligible, reasonable and reimbursable, H3718, H3719 [27AP]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6071 [11JY]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10329 [19DE]

Law enforcement: improve threat assessment and protective intelligence measures in violent crime prevention, H4206 [17MY]

Liberty, TX: tribute to Liberty High School girls’ softball team, E890• [21JN]

NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (H.R. 5345), H5770 [27JN]

National Bible Week: observance, H9684 [28NO]

Pasadena, TX: anniversary of First Baptist Christian Academy, E357• [21MR]

——— tribute to Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Veteran’s Committee, E1324• [27SE]

Polk County, TX: anniversary of Alabama-Coushatta Tribe powwow, E800• [7JN]

Religion: importance and impact of Bible on individuals and on development of American culture, H9684 [28NO]

Silsbee, TX: tribute to Silsbee High School boys’ basketball team, E587• [7MY]

Space policy: provide for authorization and supervision of nongovernmental space activities (H.R. 2809), H3486 [24AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H94 [10JA], H1260 [26FE]

Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, H30 [9JA]

Tyler County, TX: anniversary of Tyler County Dogwood Festival, E411• [10AP]

Votes: position on missed, H5115• [13JN], H9522• [14NO], H10532• [21DE]

Tributes

Antone, William D., E1452• [26OC]

Bush, George, H9812 [10DE]

Koenning, Anna L. Richards, E927• [27JN]

Taylor, R.B. (Bob), E567• [27AP]

Watts, Charles E. (Billy), E51• [17JA]

Westbrook, Billy Joe, E197• [15FE]

Zarcaro, John G., E1231• [12SE]

BABY BUREAU (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7828 [5SE]

BACHUS, SPENCER (a former Senator from Alabama)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Eximbank: nominations considered en bloc, unanimous-consent request, S2254 [18AP]

BACKGROUND CHECK COMPLETION ACT

Motions

Enact (H.R. 3464): consideration, H1287 [27FE]

Proposals

Consideration of H.R. 3464, provisions, H1247 [26FE], H1286 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3464), H1251, H1252 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR]

——— consideration, H1286 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1923), S1863 [21MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Enact (H.R. 3464): consideration, H1286 [27FE]

BACKGROUND CHECK EXPANSION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2009), S1296 [1MR]

BACKPAGE.COM (Internet site)

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of human trafficking on the Internet, S52 [8JA]

Courts: indictment of Backpage.com (Internet site) executives for facilitating prostitution, money laundering, and other crimes, S2053, S2081 [11AP]

BACKYARD BEANS COFFEE CO.

Remarks in House

Lansdale, PA, Council: Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]

BACON, CHRISTOPHER T.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3949 [14JN]

BACON, DON (a Representative from Nebraska)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4707 [24MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (see H. Res. 1010), H6649 [23JY]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]

——— expand circumstances under which participants may elect to discontinue participation in the Survivor Benefits Plan (see H.R. 6281), H5974 [28JN]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H4243 [18MY]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H9153 [27SE]

Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (see H. Res. 1007), H6649 [23JY]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H6113 [11JY]

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

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H8886 [25SE]

Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 637), H10270 [17DE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H18 [8JA]

Crime: enhance penalties for stalkers of children (see H.R. 4203), H555 [18JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see H.R. 5485), H9449 [26OC]

Dept. of Defense: ensure appropriations legislation are considered only as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 813), H3397 [17AP]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5363 [20JN]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H9460 [30OC]

Dept. of Energy: establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage (see H.R. 5610), H8728 [13SE]

——— reauthorize Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 3681), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 820), H784 [5FE]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H3444 [18AP]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H3978 [15MY]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H4739 [1JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize cyber incident response teams (see H.R. 5074), H1220 [20FE]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see H.R. 6400), H6463 [17JY]

——— develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]

——— establish Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (see H.R. 6439), H6587 [19JY]

——— establish Office of Biometric Identity Management (see H.R. 5206), H1476 [7MR]

——— prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (see H.R. 5869), H4209 [17MY]

——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H8728 [13SE]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 6992), H9432 [12OC]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5363 [20JN]

Dept. of HUD: meet the needs of homeless children, youth, and families, and honor assessments and priorities of local communities (see H.R. 1511), H4981 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide death benefits for campus police officers (see H.R. 3569), H5153 [13JN]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1342 [1MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1268 [26FE]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (see H.R. 4221), H1227 [23FE]

——— require a certain percentage of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grant funds to be used for salaries and benefits of school resource officers (see H.R. 7209), H9758 [30NO]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H6650 [23JY]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: make available an online tax calculator to estimate the change in an individual’s income tax liability made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see H.R. 4780), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H8887 [25SE]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H5507 [21JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H629 [25JA]

——— grant eligibility for Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 1379), H5094 [12JN]

——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see H.R. 2452), H1335 [27FE]

——— make grants to public institutions of higher education for establishment of Veterans Resource Centers (see H.R. 6766), H8107 [10SE]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H4981 [7JN]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H5022 [8JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H3750 [3MY]

——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see H.R. 5459), H3783 [7MY]

——— remove barriers to access to residential substance use disorder treatment services under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2938), H3835 [8MY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H3097 [10AP]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H7724 [26JY]

FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see H.R. 4682), H3931 [10MY]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see H.R. 4077), H5201 [14JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H18 [8JA]

Federal aid programs: recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7921 [6SE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 964), H1178 [14FE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H7728 [26JY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1507 [9MR]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3931 [10MY]

FTC: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see H.R. 3409), H6042 [10JY]

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

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3342 [16AP]

Immigration: allow certain foreign nationals in the U.S. who are in temporary protected status to be adjusted to legal permanent resident status (see H.R. 4184), H6112 [11JY]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]

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

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

——— restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H7756 [17AU]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H8728 [13SE]

——— impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see H.R. 7321), H10269 [17DE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H5094 [12JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3148 [11AP]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H5649 [25JN]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3444 [18AP]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H4850 [6JN]

——— provide for temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6809), H8725 [13SE]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H630 [25JA]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H3783 [7MY]

Members of Congress: permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]

Motor vehicles: recognize and support efforts to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving (see H. Res. 493), H8172 [12SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

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

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H903 [6FE]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H170 [11JA]

NATO: support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see H.R. 5517), H3707 [26AP]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H7871 [5SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H6196 [13JY]

——— ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 15), H4694 [23MY]

——— ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 28), H4778 [5JN]

——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (see H.R. 756), H3783 [7MY]

——— restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 31), H4778 [5JN]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H6196 [13JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H9092 [26SE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2911), H9449 [26OC]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9420 [5OC]

Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3452 [23AP]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1373 [5MR]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]

Taxation: allow individuals to save additional amounts in their ABLE accounts above the current annual maximum contribution if they work and earn an income (see H.R. 1896), H4694 [23MY]

——— allow qualified distributions from health savings account for certain home care expenses (see H.R. 6813), H9569 [16NO]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H6175 [12JY]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 2310), H1178 [14FE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see H.R. 365), H3342 [16AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H6196 [13JY]

U.N.: disapprove U.N. General Assembly resolution on U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel (see H. Res. 671), H630 [25JA]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H4243 [18MY]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary (see H. Res. 1070), H8732 [17SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6796), H8724 [13SE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H82 [9JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8171 [12SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5553), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of Defense: carry out certain activities to ensure readiness relative to joint electromagnetic spectrum operations (see H.R. 5522), H3342 [16AP]

——— develop a plan for countering emerging and deliberate infectious disease threats (see H.R. 5482), H3209 [12AP]

——— submit to Congress a plan for improvements to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress research (see H.R. 5528), H3395 [17AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (see H.R. 5079), H1226 [23FE]

——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (see H.R. 5733), H3885 [9MY]

Firearms: increase punishment for straw purchasing (see H.R. 5134), H1340 [1MR]

——— provide States with limited authority to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm (see H.R. 4896), H731 [30JA]

Immigration: expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (see H.R. 6580), H7722 [26JY]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (see H.R. 6105), H5199 [14JN]

Small business: provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (see H.R. 4754), H131 [10JA]

Taiwan Defense Assessment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5680), H3781 [7MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (H.R. 5553), H3442 [18AP]

Dept. of Defense: carry out certain activities to ensure readiness relative to joint electromagnetic spectrum operations (H.R. 5522), H3342 [16AP]

——— develop a plan for countering emerging and deliberate infectious disease threats (H.R. 5482), H3210 [12AP]

——— submit to Congress a plan for improvements to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress research (H.R. 5528), H3396 [17AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (H.R. 5079), H1226 [23FE]

——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (H.R. 5733), H3886 [9MY]

Firearms: increase punishment for straw purchasing (H.R. 5134), H1341 [1MR]

——— provide States with limited authority to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm (H.R. 4896), H732 [30JA]

Immigration: expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 6580), H7726 [26JY]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (H.R. 6105), H5200 [14JN]

Small business: provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (H.R. 4754), H132 [10JA]

Taiwan Defense Assessment Commission: establish (H.R. 5680), H3782 [7MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3099 [11AP], H5509 [22JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H493 [18JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3181 [12AP]

Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth: observance of Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, H4587 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5718 [26JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (H.R. 5079), H1667, H1668, H1669 [19MR]

——— improve effectiveness of efforts to identify and address homeland security risks to surface transportation, secure against vehicle-based attacks, and assess new security technologies and measures (H.R. 5131), H1669, H1670 [19MR]

——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (H.R. 5733), H5630, H5631, H5632 [25JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), H5617 [25JN]

Firearms: increase punishment for straw purchasing (H.R. 5134), H3959 [15MY]

——— provide States with limited authority to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm (H.R. 4896), H3959 [15MY]

Flag Day: observance, E847• [14JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H493 [18JA]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, H8892 [26SE]

Immigration: expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 1970), H3959 [15MY]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 6580), H8847 [25SE]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 3325), H9771 [10DE]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8893 [26SE]

National Police Week: observance, H3959 [15MY]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1248 [26FE]

Small business: provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (H.R. 4754), H3801 [8MY]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H493 [18JA]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, H3578 [26AP]

Transportation Security Administration: improve threat information sharing, integrated operations, and law enforcement training for transportation security (H.R. 5089), H1673, H1674 [19MR]

——— require Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies (H.R. 4467), H1671, H1672, H1673 [19MR]

Tuesday’s Children (organization): tribute, H3578 [26AP]

Tributes

Fry, Grace, H9771 [10DE]

Gaiashkibos, Judi, H9099 [27SE]

Henrichs, Ruth, H4743 [5JN]

Johnson, Les, H9101 [27SE]

Sanders, Rita, H9770 [10DE]

Shannon, Rose Ann, H1248 [26FE]

Sun-Ha Lim, H8895 [26SE]

Vaughn, Cleveland, Jr., E97• [25JA]

BADAL, ROBERT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1161 [15FE]

BADAWI, RAIF

Bills and resolutions

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]

——— condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners (see S. Res. 714), S7319 [5DE]

Remarks in Senate

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (S. Res. 613), S5834 [22AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 613, call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia, S5834 [22AU]

S. Res. 714, condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end Saudi Arabian war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners, S7320 [5DE]

BADAWI, SAMAR

Bills and resolutions

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (S. Res. 613), S5834 [22AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 613, call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia, S5834 [22AU]

BADE, RACHAEL

Articles and editorials

Conservatives Irate Over GOP’s Spending Hypocrisy, H3109 [11AP]

BADGER, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1459 [26OC]

BAER, MARC

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, H627 [25JA]

BAEZ, LUIS

Remarks in House

Hurricanes: tribute to Worcester, MA, Police Dept., members for efforts to provide disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, E100 [25JA]

BAGLIERI, JANET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1251 [13SE]

BAHADORI, HAMID

Letters

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, H6218 [16JY]

BAHAMAS, COMMONWEALTH OF THE

Remarks in House

Carnival Elation (vessel): Association for the Rescue at Sea Cruise Ship Humanitarian Assistance Award and International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea recipient, E1249 [13SE]

BAHRAIN, KINGDOM OF

Bills and resolutions

Arms sales: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 65), S6770 [10OC]

Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: recognize U.S. role in evolving energy landscape in member countries (see H. Res. 795), H1754 [21MR]

Motions

Arms sales: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), S7020, S7027 [15NO]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S6719–S6730 [9OC]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, E563 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Arms sales: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7023–S7027, S7042 [15NO]

——— disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]

Human rights: violations, S1159 [15FE]

Public demonstrations: anniversary of protests, S1159 [15FE]

BAILEY, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1667 [13DE]

BAILEY, BERTRAND M., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E221 [26FE]

BAILEY, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3939 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2690 [16MY]

BAILEY, KAYLA

Remarks in Senate

Gulf County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

BAILEY, MARIEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E512 [23AP]

BAINBRIDGE, GA

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: convey land parcels known as Earle May Recreational Area to Bainbridge, GA, H4832, H4833 [6JN]

BAIOCCO, DANA

Cloture motions

CPSC: nomination, S2761 [17MY], S2787 [21MY]

Histories

Profile—Dana Baiocco, Partner, Jones Day (law firm), S2809 [22MY]

Motions

CPSC: nomination, S2761 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate

CPSC: nomination, S2781 [21MY], S2802, S2809–S2811, S2814 [22MY]

——— nomination, unanimous-consent agreement, S2787 [21MY]

Reports filed

Nomination to the CPSC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

BAIR, SHEILA C.

Letters

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1652 [13MR]

BAKER, ALLAN

Remarks in House

Fulton, NY: tribute to Fulton Fire Dept., for Oswego River rescue, E130 [2FE]

BAKER, BERNADA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E655 [15MY]

BAKER, BONNIE AND JOHN (HANK)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1453 [26OC]

BAKER, DANIEL

Remarks in House

Japan: express condolences to families of victims of military plane crash, H10322 [19DE]

Tribute, H10174 [13DE]

BAKER, FRAN

Remarks in House

West Chamber (organization): Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E520 [24AP]

BAKER, FRAZIER B.

Bills and resolutions

Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC: designate (see H.R. 7230), H9819 [10DE]

Remarks in House

Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC: designate (H.R. 7230), H10082 [11DE], E1646 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC: designate (H.R. 7230), S7897 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 7230, Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC, H10082 [11DE]

BAKER, HARLAN

Letters

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act, S7973 [20DE]

BAKER, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1291 [25SE]

BAKER, JOHN R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E915 [26JN]

BAKER, MARK AND LORNA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E774 [5JN]

BAKER, MICHAEL K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E600 [8MY]

BAKER, R. STAN

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be District judge, S5819 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

BAKER COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Hickox, Heather: Baker County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Remarks in House

William Penn Elementary School: anniversary, E612 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Merle Haggard Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 1988), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

Merle Haggard Post Office Building, Bakersfield, CA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1988), S1163 [15FE]

BAKEY, KIM

Remarks in House

Business Record (publication): Women of Influence honoree, E1272 [20SE]

BALA CYNWYD, PA

Remarks in House

Zionist Organization of America: tribute to Greater Philadelphia, PA, Chapter gala and gala honorees, E1186 [31AU]

BALAMACI, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E157 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1431 [7MR]

BALANCE AWARENESS WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H. Res. 1061), H8170 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Designate (H. Res. 1061), E1238 [12SE]

BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 5572), H3441 [18AP]

——— eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 4848), H581 [19JA]

Messages

Bipartisan Budget Act Emergency Funding Requirements: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Budget: impact of sequestration, H7706 [26JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H2020 [22MR]

Remarks in Senate

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]

BALCH, SAMUEL E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2620 [10MY]

BALDAS, TRESA

Articles and editorials

Torn From Immigrant Parents, 8-Month-Old Baby Lands in Michigan, H5488 [21JN]

BALDERSON, TROY (a Representative from Ohio)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9744 [29NO]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

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

NIST: authorize programs (see H.R. 6229), H8887 [25SE]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (see H.R. 5509), H8886 [25SE]

SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H8172 [12SE]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Taxation: reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H9443 [23OC]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Certificates of election

House of Representatives, H7862 [5SE]

Oaths of office

House of Representatives, H7862, H7868 [5SE]

Remarks

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7863 [5SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H7863 [5SE]

BALDONI, RUDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E862 [19JN]

BALDWIN, TAMMY (a Senator from Wisconsin)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4414, S4420, S4427, S4453 [26JN], S4715, S4759, S4770 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3239 [6JN], S3327, S3333, S3337, S3357, S3370 [7JN], S3603, S3604, S3630, S3631, S3633, S3638, S3716, S3717 [11JN], S3777, S3855, S3857 [12JN], S3908 [13JN], S3957 [14JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5621, S5622 [15AU], S5697 [16AU], S5783 [21AU], S5851 [22AU], S5936 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5279, S5302, S5306, S5309 [24JY], S5363, S5377, S5384 [25JY], S5457 [30JY], S5502, S5520 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381 [6MR], S1475, S1489, S1497 [7MR], S1579, S1580, S1588, S1594 [8MR], S1632 [12MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4040, S4041, S4042, S4043, S4051, S4054, S4055, S4249 [19JN], S4265, S4290 [20JN], S4348 [21JN]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S254, S255 [17JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (S. Res. 424), S7139, S7142 [27NO]

Appointments

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]

Articles and editorials

Trouble With Short-Term Health Plans in the Age of Obamacare, John Tozzi, Bloomberg Businessweek (publication), S6742 [10OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Heart Month: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S6817 [11OC]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S5955 [27AU]

Armed Forces: clarify effective date of promotion of commissioned officers of the Army and Air National Guard and improve processes for Federal recognition of promotions of such officers (see S. 2801), S2775 [17MY]

——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see S. 2416), S1791 [19MR]

——— establish a tiered hiring preference for civil service jobs for members of the Reserve components (see S. 2235), S1453 [7MR]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S2342 [23AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1792 [19MR]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see S. 1086), S2553 [8MY]

Arts and humanities: support development of arts businesses, jobs, and growth of creative economy (see S. 661), S2120 [12AP]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1792 [19MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of the Census: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5620 [15AU]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S2041 [10AP]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S4282 [20JN]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see S. 2579), S1845 [20MR]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

China: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

——— safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (see S. 3361), S5759 [21AU]

Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions (see S. 1092), S4513 [27JN]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see S. 2098), S841 [8FE]

Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 396), S704 [7FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2872), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority relative to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator (see S. 2702), S2261 [18AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO]

——— recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE]

——— prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see S. 1143), S6143 [12SE]

Crime: prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see S. 3188), S4875 [10JY]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP]

Cuba: lift trade embargo (see S. 1286), S613 [5FE]

DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (see S. 2659), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]

——— enter into self-determination contracts with Indian tribes and tribal organizations to carry out Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3046), S3601 [11JN]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 2762), S5619 [15AU]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program (see S. 1839), S5619 [15AU]

——— make available certain records relative to the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act and provide for an alternative tax depreciation system for taxpayers violating rules under such acts (see S. 503), S907 [13FE]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2969 [4JN]

——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see S. 2404), S2969 [4JN]

——— require base acres planted to fruits, vegetables, and wild rice to be considered planted to a covered commodity for purposes of any recalculation of base acres relative to commodity program eligibility (see S. 2263), S1687 [13MR]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2595 [9MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle schools (see S. 1814), S3907 [13JN]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (see S. 3083), S3982 [18JN]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6142 [12SE]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— provide for preparation of career and technical education teachers (see S. 2737), S2391 [24AP]

——— simplify Federal student loan repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3584), S6815 [11OC]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN]

——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see S. 1121), S5004 [17JY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to provide payments to communities in which a nuclear powerplant that has ceased generating electricity and that stores spent nuclear fuel on-site is located (see S. 1903), S6496 [3OC]

Dept. of HHS: ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S1452 [7MR]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see S. 3482), S7133 [27NO]

——— reauthorize Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program (see S. 2830), S2623 [10MY]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see S. 2278), S46 [4JA]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 2458), S1243 [27FE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7587 [13DE]

Dept. of Labor: promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (see S. 3802), S7989 [20DE]

——— provide reasonable break time at the workplace for nursing mothers (see S. 2122), S300 [18JA]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see S. 1292), S1630 [12MR]

——— require a report on, and authorize technical assistance for, accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Syria (see S. 905), S1845 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (see S. 943), S1765 [15MR]

Dept. of Transportation: improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports (see S. 3273), S5519 [31JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see S. 3130), S7243 [29NO]

——— establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2835 [22MY]

——— expand health care and benefits for veterans who are victims of military sexual trauma (see S. 833), S500 [24JA]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see S. 1596), S4875 [10JY]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 2105), S2121 [12AP]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see S. 2038), S6143 [12SE]

——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S2623 [10MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S2992 [5JN]

Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S2219 [17AP]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S301 [18JA]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S6224 [18SE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S5067 [18JY]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO]

——— provide for certain contracting requirements to promote fair and safe workplaces (see S. 3077), S3951 [14JN]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S705 [7FE]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see S. Res. 168), S4037 [19JN]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see S. 2343), S1845 [20MR]

——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see S. 2705), S2261 [18AP]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see S. 1682), S5932 [23AU]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (see S. 2322), S300 [18JA]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see S. 974), S1630 [12MR]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S1220 [26FE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see S. 2276), S6817 [11OC]

——— require publication of annual reports required under ‘‘Buy American Hire American’’ Executive order (see S. 3006), S3034 [6JN]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

FEMA: establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2993 [5JN]

Financial institutions: grant State attorneys general ability to issue subpoenas to investigate suspected violations of State laws applicable to national banks (see S. 2272), S2486 [26AP]

——— permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (see S. 2361), S1221 [26FE]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 1212), S4513 [27JN]

——— ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY]

——— facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see S. 593), S6029 [4SE]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]

Foreign trade: require that any trade agreement eligible for expedited consideration by Congress include requirements relative to paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production methods (see S. 2566), S1765 [15MR]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5955 [27AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S7243 [29NO]

FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

GSA: establish BuyAmerican.gov website to collect and display information on Federal agencies’ requests for Buy American Act waivers (see S. 2284), S1317 [1MR]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S2391 [24AP]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S3602 [11JN]

Hurricanes: pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 281), S6304 [25SE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S4036 [19JN]

Insurance: cap prescription drug cost-sharing (see S. 3194), S4916 [11JY]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S5268 [24JY]

——— establish an individual market reinsurance fund to provide funding for State individual market stabilization reinsurance programs (see S. 1354), S501 [24JA]

——— increase accountability of insurance companies, strengthen consumer protections, and improve quality and affordability of health insurance (see S. 2582), S1875 [21MR]

——— limit amount hospitals and physicians can charge uninsured patients and out-of-network patients who have individual market coverage (see S. 3541), S6495 [3OC]

——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see S. 3742), S7990 [20DE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1578 [8MR]

Iran: call on the U.S. and its partners to continue support for the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and prosperity (see S. 2528), S1578 [8MR]

——— condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S110 [9JA]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6771 [10OC]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see S. Res. 481), S2554 [8MY]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (see S. 2897), S4344 [21JN]

——— streamline enrollment of certain providers and suppliers across State lines to facilitate access to out-of-State pediatric care for children and their families (see S. 2415), S5955 [27AU]

Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 1879), S6965 [14NO]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2262 [18AP]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 3768), S7790 [18DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: protect (see S. 3330), S5582 [1AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA]

Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 377), S614 [5FE]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5832 [22AU]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S1316 [1MR]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National GIS Day: designate (see S. Res. 701), S7052 [15NO]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 637), S6224 [18SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S6342 [26SE]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 705), S7088 [26NO]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see S. Res. 483), S2440 [25AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 400), S851 [9FE]

National Wear Red Day: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6223 [18SE]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]

Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (see S. 1400), S1875 [21MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC]

NIH: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of a universal influenza vaccine (see S. 2438), S1164 [15FE]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2810), S2594 [9MY]

——— strengthen protections for employees wishing to advocate for improved wages, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment and provide stronger remedies for interference with these rights (see S. 2143), S613 [5FE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see S. 58), S4875 [10JY]

Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see S. 3436), S6142 [12SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: authorize inspection of certain suspicious packages for illicit materials without a warrant (see S. 2741), S2391 [24AP]

——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6223 [18SE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S4370 [25JN]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see S. 2360), S581 [30JA]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

SEC: require certain additional disclosure by pharmaceutical companies relative to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see S. 2885), S3907 [13JN]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Social Security: improve Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers (see S. 3494), S6304 [25SE]

Taxation: allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see S. 2603), S1947 [22MR]

——— allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see S. 2718), S2321 [19AP]

——— expand exclusion for energy conservation subsidies provided by public utilities to include subsidies for water conservation and storm water management (see S. 1464), S4369 [25JN]

——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see S. 817), S5518 [31JY]

——— modify definition of municipal solid waste (see S. 2371), S612 [5FE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S2553 [8MY]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6145 [12SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S5619 [15AU]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S6144 [12SE]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, urge release of political prisoners, and support OAS review of, and response to, human rights abuses (see S. Res. 363), S188 [16JA]

——— provide humanitarian assistance, defend democratic governance, and combat widespread public corruption (see S. 1018), S23 [3JA]

Veterans: increase amounts payable for dependency and indemnity compensation and modify requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at the time of death (see S. 1990), S2075 [11AP]

Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see S. 3049), S6305 [25SE]

Wildlife: support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce spread and prevalence of the disease (see S. 2252), S6225 [18SE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 1101), S7509 [12DE]

——— oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S2924 [24MY]

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA]

Wood: accelerate use of wood in buildings, especially tall wood buildings (see S. 538), S2925 [24MY]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

World War I: award a Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see S. 3136), S5620 [15AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network (see S. 2712), S2321 [19AP]

——— further plant cultivar research, development, and commercialization (see S. 2964), S2924 [24MY]

——— increase interagency cooperation in enforcement of standards for importing organic agricultural products (see S. 2927), S2877 [23MY]

——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities (see S. 3113), S4343 [21JN]

——— reauthorize and expand grant and loan programs to States, local governments, and tribes to provide clean drinking water, sewage and solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage for rural areas (see S. 2969), S2924 [24MY]

Dept. of Commerce: prevent circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duties by nonmarket economy countries (see S. 3379), S5931 [23AU]

——— undertake certain activities to support waterfront community revitalization and resiliency (see S. 3265), S5360 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see S. 3620), S6964 [14NO]

Dept. of Education: provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize, improve, and make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (see S. 2437), S1164 [15FE]

Dept. of Labor: promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors through certain partnerships (see S. 3082), S3982 [18JN]

Dept. of Transportation: develop and provide States and transportation planning organizations with data sets measuring the level of access by all modes of transportation to important destinations (see S. 3491), S6304 [25SE]

EPA: establish innovative water technology grant program and encourage use of innovative water technology (see S. 3012), S3035 [6JN]

FAA: establish a pilot program to provide flight training services to veterans (see S. 3322), S5582 [1AU]

FCC: provide for greater access to in-State television broadcast programming for cable and satellite subscribers in certain counties (see S. 3232), S5066 [18JY]

FDA: increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see S. 2845), S2678 [15MY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see S. 3369), S5931 [23AU]

National Employee Ownership Month: designate (see S. Res. 665), S6438 [2OC]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (see S. Res. 424), S1378 [6MR]

National Treasury Employees Union: anniversary (see S. Res. 378), S468 [23JA]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see S. 2621), S1948 [22MR]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: require payment of user fees by qualified professional asset managers seeking an individual exemption from certain requirements to enhance pension protection (see S. 2318), S254 [17JA]

Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

SEC: repeal rule making open market stock repurchases by public companies easier and require percentage of company boards to be picked by employees (see S. 2605), S1947 [22MR]

——— revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms (see S. 3650), S7051 [15NO]

Ships and vessels: expand domestic content requirements for certain shipboard components (see S. 2731), S2342 [23AP]

Taxation: reduce applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults (see S. 2529), S1578 [8MR]

Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building, Milwaukee, WI: designate (see S. 3466), S6223 [18SE]

Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 486), S2485 [26AP]

Cloture motions

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

Letters

Rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S6741 [10OC]

——— several healthcare organizations, S6740 [10OC]

Remarks

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 510), S574 [30JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S574 [30JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5535 [1AU]

Appropriations: making continuing, S402 [21JA]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2545 [8MY]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1679 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on tourism, S1679 [13MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S2240 [18AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities, S5535 [1AU]

Dept. of Energy: develop domestic supply of molybdenum–99 for use in medical screenings and research, S4255 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S5255 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2240 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5535 [1AU]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (S. 2147), S183 [16JA], S2667 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), S7836 [19DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4255 [20JN]

FDA: prohibit funding to enforce identity standards relative to certain foods, S5535 [1AU]

Financial institutions: permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (S. 2361), S1786 [19MR]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S402 [21JA]

Green Bay Packers (football team): anniversary, S6274 [24SE]

Harley-Davidson, Inc.: anniversary, S5952 [27AU]

I Am for the Child Day: observance, S2258 [18AP]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S402 [21JA]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6738, S6740 [10OC]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6738 [10OC]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6668 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6669 [5OC]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Mexican Fiesta, S5615 [15AU]

——— anniversary of St. Matthew Christian Episcopal Church, S6274 [24SE]

National Gastroparesis Awareness Month: observance, S5911 [23AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S5255 [24JY]

Peshtigo, WI: anniversary of Great Peshtigo Fire, S6539 [4OC]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S2240 [18AP]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S402 [21JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to health care, S5255 [24JY], S6738 [10OC]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S1679 [13MR]

Votes: position on missed, S574 [30JA]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1679 [13MR]

Statements

Short Term Medical Plans: Golden Rule Insurance Co., S6741 [10OC]

Tributes

Gross, Shel, S7130 [27NO]

La Follette, Bronson C., S2069 [11AP]

Lautenschlager, Peggy A., S2117 [12AP]

Neuenfeldt, Phil, S6273 [24SE]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers, S2479 [26AP]

Rosenthal, Hannah, S7235 [29NO]

BALDWIN COUNTY, GA

Remarks in House

REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia (organization): tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Baldwin County, GA, E1376 [5OC]

BALDWINSVILLE, NY

Remarks in House

Canton Woods Senior Center: anniversary, E1243 [13SE]

BALDWYN, STEPHEN P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E157 [7FE]

BALES, JOHN E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1404 [12OC]

BALL, AUDREY L.

Remarks in House

Westmoreland Masonic Lodge No. 212: Community Builder’s Award recipient, E1291 [25SE]

BALL, ELEANOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1615 [15MR]

BALL, LUCILLE

Bills and resolutions

National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (see H.R. 6077), H5093 [12JN]

Remarks in House

National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (H.R. 6077), H6628, H6629 [23JY]

Reports filed

National Comedy Center Recognition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6077) (H. Rept. 115–854), H6647 [23JY]

Texts of

H.R. 6077, National Comedy Center Recognition Act, H6628 [23JY]

BALL, SHANE

Remarks in House

Minnesota: tribute to FBI Director’s Award for Excellence recipients, H8180 [13SE]

BALLARD, MARGARET

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6810 [11OC]

BALLARD, MONTY AND ERIN

Remarks in House

Cinco Charities, Inc.: tribute to Ballard House, H3085 [10AP]

BALLARD FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Cinco Charities, Inc.: tribute to Ballard House, H3085 [10AP]

BALLENGER, JEFF

Remarks in House

Tribute, E329 [15MR]

BALLENGER, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E320 [15MR]

BALLENTINE, JAMES C.

Letters

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2202 [17AP]

Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act, H652 [29JA]

BALLINGER, OLOF M.

Remarks in House

World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, E900 [22JN]

Remarks in Senate

World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, S4726 [28JN]

BALLOU, EFFIE

Press releases

2018 Marks Vermont’s Wayside Restaurant’s 100th Anniversary: Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery, S1785 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Montpelier, VT: anniversary of Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery, S1785 [19MR]

BALTIC STATES

Amendments

Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6066, H6067 [11JY]

Foreign policy: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign policy: reaffirm NATO collective defense principles, support sovereignty and express concern over Russian military activity and subversive actions, and enhance defense cooperation (see H. Res. 846), H3575 [25AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H3315 [13AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1630 [12MR]

Remarks in House

Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, H6636 [23JY]

——— express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6065–H6067, H6099, H6100, H6101 [11JY], E996 [11JY]

Independence: anniversary, H1200 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Independence: anniversary, S1449 [7MR]

Latvia: independence anniversary, S7036 [15NO]

Reports filed

Recognize Independence Anniversary, Commend Reforms, Economic Growth, and NATO Partnership, and Support Commitment to Transatlantic Security and Military Capabilities of Baltic States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 432), S1840 [20MR]

Texts of

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

S. Res. 432, recognize Baltic States independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities, S2017 [9AP]

S. Res. 432, recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities of Baltic States, S1634 [12MR]

BALTIMORE, MD

Articles and editorials

J. Alex Haller, Jr., John Hopkins Pediatric Surgeon Who Gained Fame in Separating Conjoined Twins, Dies, S4340 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions

Poland: recognize memorials and monuments to Katyn Massacre of Polish officers as important historical reminders and commend contributions of Polish Americans to prosperity, diversity, and strength of the U.S. (see H. Res. 893), H3977 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Congressional Softball League: tribute to Baltimore Oracles, H8896 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners: anniversary of appointment of Marion Bascom and Konstantine Prevas, S465 [23JA]

Drugs: tribute to roundtable discussion with local leadership relative to opioid crisis, S6166 [17SE]

Reports filed

President Street Station Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1646) (S. Rept. 115–296), S4916 [11JY]

Thurgood Marshall’s Elementary School Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1645) (S. Rept. 115–302), S4965 [16JY]

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD

Remarks in Senate

Baltimore, MD: tribute to roundtable discussion with local leadership relative to opioid crisis, S6166 [17SE]

BALTIMORE (MD) SUN

Articles and editorials

J. Alex Haller, Jr., John Hopkins Pediatric Surgeon Who Gained Fame in Separating Conjoined Twins, Dies, S4340 [21JN]

BALZA, FIRMAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1445 [23OC], E1488 [2NO]

BAN ASBESTOS NOW ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5114), H1333 [27FE]

BANDIMERE, JOHN, JR.

Remarks in House

West Chamber (organization): Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]

BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY (business)

Remarks in House

Bandimere, John, Jr.: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]

Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp.: Genesis Award recipient, E466 [16AP]

BANGERT, RANDY

Remarks in House

Colorado Press Association: Hall of Fame inductee, H3584 [26AP]

BANGLADESH, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

Democracy: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]

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

Remarks in House

Democracy: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (H. Res. 1169), H10142 [12DE], E1664 [13DE]

Remarks in Senate

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (S. Res. 376), S489–S492 [24JA], S2304 [19AP], S5884 [23AU]

——— release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5884, S5911 [23AU]

Disasters: anniversary of Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, S2382 [24AP]

Occupational safety and health: call for improvement of labor rights and worker safety, S2382 [24AP]

Reports filed

Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]

Nomination of Earl R. Miller To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1169, promote free, fair, and credible elections in Bangladesh, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma, H10142 [12DE]

S. Res. 376, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists in Burma, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts, S468 [23JA]

BANK HOLDING COMPANY ACT

Bills and resolutions

FRS: provide relief from Volcker rule prohibiting the conduct of certain investment activities for community banks (see H.R. 5659), H3741 [27AP]

BANK OF AMERICA CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Financial institutions: implementation of corporate policies that restrict banking services to clients who conduct certain firearm-related business, S2985 [5JN]

BANK SECRECY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: assess usefulness of Bank Secrecy Act reporting (see H.R. 6851), H8738 [20SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: streamline requirements for currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6892), H8884 [25SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6850), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports and improve sharing of suspicious activity reports to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6068), H5093 [12JN]

Financial institutions: apply Bank Secrecy Act to art or antiquities dealers to detect and prevent money laundering (see H.R. 5886), H4242 [18MY]

GAO: conduct certain studies relative to financial transparency, financial institution beneficial ownership information, and illicit financial transaction prevention analysis (see H.R. 6865), H8742 [24SE]

BANK SECRECY INNOVATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6849), H9736 [29NO]

BANK SERVICE COMPANY ACT

Reports filed

Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3626) (H. Rept. 115–1007), H9462 [2NO]

BANK SERVICE COMPANY EXAMINATION COORDINATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3626) (H. Rept. 115–1007), H9462 [2NO]

BANKING RESTRICTIONS INVOLVING NORTH KOREA (BRINK) ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1591), S495 [24JA]

BANKING TRANSPARENCY FOR SANCTIONED PERSONS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6751), H9065–H9067 [26SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6751) (H. Rept. 115–982), H9088 [26SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6751, provisions, H9065 [26SE]

BANKRUPTCY

Articles and editorials

Verleger—PES Bankruptcy Judge Could Inflict Lehman-Like Moment, S692 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: clarify definition of the term ‘‘family farmer’’ (see S. 3721), S7356 [6DE]

Business and industry: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2518), S1452 [7MR]

——— prohibit payment of bonuses to highly compensated employees and insiders of the debtor to perform services during the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6912), H9089 [26SE]

Courts: modify venue requirements relative to bankruptcy proceedings (see S. 2282), S67 [8JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: require payment for damages and losses to James Doyle due to taking of private land by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as protected tortoise habitat, now designated Red Cliffs Desert Reserve (see S. 2531), S1578 [8MR]

Education: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6588), H7722 [26JY]

Financial institutions: reform living will process (see S. 3070), S3951 [14JN]

Puerto Rico: require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 7355), H10336 [19DE]

Small business: address reorganization of small businesses (see S. 3689), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7190), H9742 [29NO]

Taxation: exclude from income discharge of medical indebtedness (see H.R. 5493), H3209 [12AP]

Trusts: promote investigation of fraudulent claims against certain trusts and provide penalties against fraudulent claims against certain trusts (see S. 2564), S1765 [15MR]

Letters

Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act: Anthony Cimino, Financial Services Roundtable (organization), H651 [29JA]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, H652 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (H.R. 138), H1645 [15MR]

Credit: stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases (H.R. 137), H1570 [14MR]

Education: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (H.R. 6588), E1092 [26JY]

Financial institutions: reform living will process (H.R. 4292), H650–H652 [29JA]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (H.R. 3913), H418 [17JA]

Mortgages: allow modification of certain mortgages on principal residences in order to reduce foreclosures (H.R. 134), H7709 [26JY]

Public utilities: dispense with requirement of providing assurance of payment for utility services under certain circumstances (H.R. 141), H3381 [17AP]

Taxation: exclude from income discharge of medical indebtedness (H.R. 5493), H3403 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Federal loan guaranty agencies: prohibit funding to contest and litigate certain undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5327 [25JY]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (S. 1105), S2667 [15MY]

Trusts: promote investigation of fraudulent claims against certain trusts and provide penalties against fraudulent claims against certain trusts (S. 2564), S7042 [15NO]

Texts of

H.R. 4292, Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act, H650 [29JA]

S. 2282, Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act, S68 [8JA]

S. 2518, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S1456–S1460 [7MR]

BANKRUPTCY VENUE REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2282), S67 [8JA]

Texts of

S. 2282, provisions, S68 [8JA]

BANKS see Financial Institutions

BANKS, HOWARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10098 [11DE]

BANKS, JIM (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4225 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4570 [22MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3655 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3655 [26AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 4660), H738 [2FE]

American College of Emergency Physicians (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 906), H9463 [2NO]

American Craft Beer Week: support goals (see H. Res. 884), H9511 [13NO]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]

——— protect U.S. military personnel from malaria (see H. Res. 1062), H9444 [23OC]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]

Balance Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1061), H9439 [19OC]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H9444 [23OC]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H8887 [25SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H3064 [9AP]

——— eliminate sequestration for revised security category and eliminate reduction in discretionary appropriations and direct spending accounts for national defense (see H.R. 1441), H784 [5FE]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1057), H9569 [16NO]

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

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Elie Wiesel for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 2230), H5286 [19JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: bring into the regular appropriations process (see H.R. 2553), H3397 [17AP]

——— disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H1729 [20MR]

Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H5977 [28JN]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H3453 [23AP]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 4973), H2043 [22MR]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5225 [15JN]

Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4778 [5JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H1699 [19MR]

——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H7748 [7AU]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H4739 [1JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (see H.R. 5892), H5022 [8JN]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5817 [27JN]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H5153 [13JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H7824 [4SE]

——— carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H7735 [31JY]

——— conduct a pilot program on post-traumatic growth (see H.R. 5986), H4736 [29MY]

——— ensure certain educational benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating the ability of a servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or child of a servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 5781), H3935 [11MY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H678 [29JA]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (see H.R. 5644), H3706 [26AP]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (see H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]

——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 1206), H1729 [20MR]

——— make grants for rehabilitation of World War I memorials (see H.R. 4328), H5363 [20JN]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H7871 [5SE]

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

Drugs: establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H4736 [29MY]

Earth Science Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9439 [19OC]

Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9444 [23OC]

Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (see H.R. 3608), H6175 [12JY]

Federal agencies and departments: improve communication to individuals by requiring clear instructions (see H.R. 5321), H5286 [19JN]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1179 [14FE]

Foreign policy: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1508 [9MR]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3444 [18AP]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H6042 [10JY]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on best practices in use by Federal agencies and departments to reduce opioid usage following medical procedures (see H.R. 4903), H1755 [21MR]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H9439 [19OC]

Immigration: fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9436 [16OC]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H3576 [25AP]

Investments: increase portability of and access to retirement savings (see H.R. 6540), H7720 [26JY]

Iran: impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see H.R. 7321), H10269 [17DE]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]

——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1076 [8FE]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H1544 [13MR]

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

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H581 [19JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3148 [11AP]

Labor unions: allow question of representation affecting commerce when fewer than half of bargaining unit members had opportunity to vote in certification elections or no election was held (see H.R. 4327), H2043 [22MR]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H3049 [26MR]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations and payment of dues or fees to such organizations for nonrepresentational activity (see H.R. 6544), H7720 [26JY]

Latex Allergy Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1114), H9439 [19OC]

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

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H5201 [14JN]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H8886 [25SE]

——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H3707 [26AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H2043 [22MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: modify skilled nursing facility training lockout penalties to allow certain facilities to continue certified nurse assistant training (see H.R. 6986), H9432 [12OC]

Members of Congress: suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1789), H5817 [27JN]

NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3343 [16AP]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1065), H9444 [23OC]

National Advocacy Day: observance (see H. Res. 1013), H9439 [19OC]

National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day: designate (see H. Res. 904), H9444 [23OC]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H4695 [23MY]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 973), H9668 [27NO]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H9449 [26OC]

National Ostomy Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H9450 [26OC]

National Principals Month: observance (see H. Res. 1116), H9439 [19OC]

National Sarcoma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 973), H9668 [27NO]

National Workforce Development Month: observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9444 [23OC]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1544 [13MR]

Pensions: provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see H.R. 4610), H5094 [12JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H9439 [19OC]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H5022 [8JN]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H1609 [14MR]

Russia: condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H9439 [19OC]

SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1148), H9539 [15NO]

Taxation: encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H3707 [26AP]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H404 [16JA]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]

——— make public names and addresses of foreign persons contributing certain amounts to certain tax-exempt organizations and require disclosure of foreign campaign contributions (see H.R. 6983), H9420 [5OC]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5649 [25JN]

——— permit fellowship and stipend compensation to be saved in an individual retirement account to facilitate savings by graduate and postdoctoral students (see H.R. 3136), H5286 [19JN]

——— prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote seller and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see H.R. 6824), H9153 [27SE]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see H.R. 5006), H1126 [13FE]

Turkey: express concern relative to anticipated purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries (see H. Res. 951), H8743 [24SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary (see H. Res. 1070), H9450 [26OC]

Unemployment: require substance abuse risk assessment and targeted drug testing as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3330), H1755 [21MR]

Veterans: extend homeless veterans reintegration programs and clarify eligibility for services under such programs (see H.R. 4451), H3316 [13AP]

——— provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 506), H82 [9JA]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H554 [18JA]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 809), H9463 [2NO]

World Hepatitis Day: observance (see H. Res. 1038), H9439 [19OC]

World Space Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9439 [19OC]

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

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: codify and make permanent the Career Intermission Program to enhance retention of members (see H.R. 5348), H1727 [20MR]

Bangladesh: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: report biennially on actions taken to address issues that led to inclusion of veterans health care on GAO High Risk List (see H.R. 5683), H3781 [7MY]

Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport (see H.R. 5039), H1211 [15FE]

Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see H. Res. 675), H18 [8JA]

Medicare: increase hospital competition (see H.R. 7084), H9443 [23OC]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: codify and make permanent the Career Intermission Program to enhance retention of members (H.R. 5348), H1728 [20MR]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: report biennially on actions taken to address issues that led to inclusion of veterans health care on GAO High Risk List (H.R. 5683), H3782 [7MY]

Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport (H.R. 5039), H1213 [15FE]

Medicare: increase hospital competition (H.R. 7084), H9443 [23OC]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H7773 [28AU]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3752 [7MY], H3938 [15MY], H7773 [28AU]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H567 [19JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 36), H464 [17JA]

Brooks Construction Co., Inc.: Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1627• [10DE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3160 [12AP]

Davis, Sammy L.: Indiana Sachem Award recipient, E275• [7MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3938 [15MY], H4225, H4227 [18MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: qualifications for Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H3590 [26AP]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3656 [26AP]

Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of Embassy Theater, E623• [10MY]

——— designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport, H3656 [26AP]

——— tribute to Northeast Indiana Base Community Council Race for the Warrior, E431• [11AP]

Indiana: tribute to Run for the Fallen participants, E1099• [26JY]

Kate’s Kart, Inc.: anniversary, H421 [17JA]

Knight, Christopher B.: Indiana National Guard Military Person of the Year award recipient, E1089• [26JY]

Koester’s Body and Frame Shop (business): Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1632• [10DE]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H464 [17JA]

Mother’s Day: observance, H3753 [7MY]

Mullin, Paul and Mary Kate: tribute to birth of child, E1407• [16OC]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), H10309, H10312, H10313 [19DE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]

Point of order, H10313 [19DE]

South Whitley, IN: tribute to Whitko High School participants in World School Children’s Art Exhibition in Taiwan, E49• [16JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H464 [17JA]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1279• [20SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H5643 [25JN]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), H7120 [24JY]

Telephones: anniversary of 9-1-1 system, H1135 [14FE]

Unity Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E107• [29JA]

Votes: position on missed, H5273• [19JN]

Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3938 [15MY], H4225, H4227 [18MY]

Resignations

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3990 [16MY]

Tributes

Bayman, James, E65• [18JA]

Bayman, Jim, E182• [14FE]

Butcher, Charly, H7783 [4SE]

Coburn, Stan, E188• [14FE]

Ellis, Ted, E1143• [10AU]

Etzler, Leland, E217• [26FE]

Heath, Daniel, E236• [27FE]

Larue, Glen, E270• [7MR], E1137• [10AU]

Long, David, H1512 [13MR]

Stith, Hana, E1251• [13SE]

Yoder, Norm, E1625• [10DE]

BANKS, LISA J.

Letters

Corroborative witnesses to Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh, S6613 [5OC]

Statements

Corroboration of Christine Blasey Ford Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh, S6677 [5OC]

BANKS COUNTY, GA

Remarks in House

Royston, GA: anniversary of Ty Cobb Museum, H7162 [25JY]

BANKSTON, PAUL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S471 [23JA]

BANKSTON, PAUL V.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7581 [13DE]

BANNER, WILLIAM, JR.

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8783 [25SE]

BANNING, CA

Remarks in House

Water: ensure continued receipt of water from conveyance flume, H6383 [17JY]

BANNISTER, JEFFREY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4783 [6JN]

BANNON, STEPHEN

Remarks in House

Trump, President: claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

BANOU, INC.

Remarks in House

Khatamee, Masood: Banou, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E273 [7MR]

BANUELOS, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1617 [15MR]

BANUELOS, TIMOTHY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1629 [10DE]

BAR HARBOR, ME

Remarks in House

Acadia National Park: clarify boundary (H.R. 4266), H1518–H1520 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Abbe Museum: anniversary, S6731 [9OC]

Reports filed

Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2102), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2102) (S. Rept. 115–319), S5618 [15AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4266) (H. Rept. 115–526), H628 [25JA]

Texts of

H.R. 4266, Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act, H1518 [13MR]

BARAJAS, HECTOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3195 [12AP]

BARAKAT, DEAH

Remarks in House

Our Three Winners Foundation: tribute to endowment fund, E147 [6FE]

Tribute, E147 [6FE]

BARAN, JEFFREY M.

Remarks in Senate

NRC: nomination, S2917 [24MY]

BARANWAL, RITA

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Nuclear Energy: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S7132 [27NO]

BARBER, DAVID AND LINDALU

Remarks in House

Tribute, E260 [5MR]

BARBER, ELTA

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1491 [2NO]

BARBER, FRANK AND BETTIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E885 [21JN]

BARBERTON, OH

Articles and editorials

Father and Son Guided Barberton City Finances for 70 Years; Era Will End This Month, E417 [10AP]

BARBOSA, JOSÉ CELSO

Bills and resolutions

José Celso Barbosa Birthplace Home National Historic Landmark: designate (see H.R. 6881), H8884 [25SE]

BARBOUR, MIKE

Remarks in Senate

Naperville Responds for Veterans (organization): tribute to ‘‘Strength and Honor’’ event in Naperville, IL, S2010 [9AP]

BARBOURVILLE, KY

Remarks in Senate

Kentucky: tribute to college basketball teams, S1325 [5MR]

BARBOZA, RAFAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E812 [8JN]

BARCZYK, VICTORIA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5072 [18JY]

BARE, KIERSTEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1683 [19DE]

BARGAS-SIERRA, BERENICE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6503 [3OC]

BARING, NATHANIEL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5219 [23JY]

BARKEATER CHOCOLATES CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E713 [23MY]

BARKER, J. CAMPBELL

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]

BARKER, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Colorado VFW: Salute to Service Award recipient, S4399 [26JN]

BARKER, LOU AND ALVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1482 [30OC]

BARKER, ROCKY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4277 [20JN]

BARKER, TAYLOR

Remarks in House

National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists: Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]

BARLETTA, LOU (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Articles and editorials

As Millions Recover From Florence, Congress Has a Chance To Enact Disaster Reform, by and R. David Paulison, Hill (publication), H9036 [26SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H7921 [6SE]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H5094 [12JN]

Armed Forces: prohibit provision of unpaid compensation and benefits to members found guilty of desertion and provide such back pay to families of members killed or injured while on search and rescue missions (see H.R. 4437), H405 [16JA]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H3931 [10MY]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H1128 [13FE]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7754 [14AU]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1477 [7MR]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 3530), H9460 [30OC]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

Courts: protect U.S. businesses from foreign companies claiming diplomatic immunity in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5116), H1503 [8MR]

Crime: prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4655), H1268 [26FE]

——— provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H3395 [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 5640), H6464 [17JY]

——— end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H5581 [22JN]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (see H.R. 6036), H4979 [7JN]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H3887 [9MY]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (see H.R. 4508), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish community action opioid response grant program (see H.R. 5124), H3507 [24AP]

——— publish physical activity recommendations (see H.R. 1519), H3046 [23MR]

——— reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 5365), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: alter deadlines by which an application for asylum must be made (see H.R. 4850), H1268 [26FE]

——— develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]

——— develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (see H.R. 5079), H1342 [1MR]

——— improve suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism (see H.R. 5094), H1503 [8MR]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

——— take appropriate actions to ensure that an illegal alien sex offender is in removal proceedings or has been ordered removed, and is required to register as a sex offender (see H.R. 6595), H9420 [5OC]

Dept. of Justice: extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see H.R. 3918), H1336 [27FE]

——— prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1503 [8MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: reform Federal Insurance Office (see H.R. 3861), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H3096 [10AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H7751 [10AU]

——— waive copayment requirement for medical and hospital services in the case of certain billing errors and inform veterans of payment plan and waiver rights relative to untimely billing (see H.R. 1972), H1342 [1MR]

DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H4139 [16MY]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H8728 [13SE]

Drugs: remove barriers to access to residential substance use disorder treatment services under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2938), H3783 [7MY]

Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5817 [27JN]

Federal aid programs: recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7759 [21AU]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H9091 [26SE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3317 [13AP]

FTC: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see H.R. 3409), H3052 [29MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9758 [30NO]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H610 [21JA]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H737 [2FE]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6264 [16JY]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9449 [26OC]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3056 [2AP]

IRS: prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1442 [6MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3097 [10AP]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3576 [25AP]

Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H555 [18JA]

Melinda ‘Mindy’ Gene Picotti Post Office, Laceyville, PA: designate (see H.R. 6453), H6588 [19JY] (see H.R. 6606), H7723 [26JY]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9431 [12OC]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3148 [11AP]

National Workforce Development Month: observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see H.R. 5517), H4243 [18MY]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see H.R. 6507), H8732 [17SE]

OMB: require Federal agencies to allocate grant funding to States and localities based on the number of U.S. citizens and legal residents as determined under the decennial census (see H.R. 5435), H3317 [13AP]

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

Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H3096 [10AP]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6175 [12JY]

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

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for placing in service qualified broadband property to expand the level of broadband service in a qualified rural census tract (see H.R. 6871), H8883 [25SE]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H4850 [6JN]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H3931 [10MY]

——— expand use of Coverdell education savings accounts as lifelong learning accounts to pay for skills training, career-related learning, and professional development (see H.R. 6250), H5815 [27JN]

——— impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 4131), H478 [17JA]

——— permit unborn children to be account beneficiaries of section 529 education savings accounts (see H.R. 4794), H555 [18JA]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3835 [8MY]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H1075 [8FE]

U.N.: establish U.S. policy relative to contributions to U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6451), H7735 [31JY]

Voting: prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (see H.R. 6482), H9420 [5OC]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H3316 [13AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H1651 [15MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1652 [15MR]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Education: issue guidance on security for schools based on security standards issued for Federal buildings (see H.R. 5990), H4738 [1JN]

GSA: provide flexibility relative to leaseback of certain Federal real property (see H.R. 7319), H10269 [17DE]

Public buildings: reduce costs of Federal real estate and improve building security (see H.R. 6194), H5580 [22JN]

Public Buildings Reform Board: ensure adequate time is provided to carry out responsibilities (see H.R. 7318), H10269 [17DE]

Taxation: allow a credit for certain facilities that remediate and reclaim coal refuse sites by producing electricity from coal refuse (see H.R. 4977), H1074 [8FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H1652 [15MR]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Education: issue guidance on security for schools based on security standards issued for Federal buildings (H.R. 5990), H4738 [1JN]

GSA: provide flexibility relative to leaseback of certain Federal real property (H.R. 7319), H10269 [17DE]

Public buildings: reduce costs of Federal real estate and improve building security (H.R. 6194), H5581 [22JN]

Public Buildings Reform Board: ensure adequate time is provided to carry out responsibilities (H.R. 7318), H10269 [17DE]

Taxation: allow a credit for certain facilities that remediate and reclaim coal refuse sites by producing electricity from coal refuse (H.R. 4977), H1075 [8FE]

Remarks

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia, H9249 [28SE]

——— allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H5115, H5116 [13JN]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (H.R. 613), E699• [21MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 113), H4319, H4320 [22MY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 115), H3381 [17AP]

Carbon County, PA: anniversary, E298• [13MR]

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor: anniversary, E769• [5JN]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9249 [28SE]

Elizabethville, PA: tribute to Upper Dauphin Area High School girls’ softball team, E1082• [26JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs, H9036 [26SE]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3595 [26AP], E731• [24MY]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, H9036 [26SE]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3595 [26AP], E731• [24MY]

Firearms: gun control, H4588 [23MY]

GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (H.R. 5846), H6224, H6225, H6226 [16JY]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (S. 2734), H6223, H6224 [16JY]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1082), H9036 [26SE]

House of Representatives: allow the Speaker to declare a recess to receive French President Emmanuel Macron, H3381 [17AP]

——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, E1659• [12DE]

Israel: independence anniversary, E511• [23AP]

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: designate (H.R. 5772), H6221 [16JY]

John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse, Durham, NC: designate (H.R. 3460), H6222 [16JY]

National Building Safety Month: observance, E731• [24MY]

Pennsylvania State Police: anniversary, E583• [3MY]

Rovegno, Rick: Carlisle, PA, Exchange Club Molly Pitcher Club Award recipient, E284• [8MR]

Sugarloaf Township, PA: anniversary of Valley Chiefs Mini-Football League, E1339• [28SE]

Tuckey, Kenneth L.: Boy Scouts of Cumberland County, PA, Friends of Scouting Award recipient, E549• [26AP]

Tunkhannock, PA: tribute to Tunkhannock Little League softball team, E1175• [24AU]

Votes: position on missed, H5136• [13JN]

Zionist Organization of America: tribute to Greater Philadelphia, PA, Chapter gala and gala honorees, E1186• [31AU]

Tributes

Borton, Christopher L., E908• [25JN]

Coleman, Marie, E25• [10JA]

Slapikas, Edward, E807• [8JN]

BARLOW, KATE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1708 [20DE]

BARNARD, DOUG, JR. (a former Representative from Georgia)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H540 [18JA]

BARNES, B.J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10191 [13DE]

BARNES, CLARK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E44 [16JA]

BARNES, DEDER

Letters

Restoring Community Oversight of Sober Living Homes Act, E1424 [19OC]

BARNES, MADDEN

Remarks in House

Utica, NY: tribute to DAR Oneida County Chapter Good Citizens Award finalists, H3130 [11AP]

BARNES, MATTHEW

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1500 [6NO]

BARNEY, DENNY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H765 [5FE]

BARON, FRED

Articles and editorials

Pelosi Pulled Strings To Let Dying Dallas Lawyer Baron Try Experimental Cancer Drug, H1708 [20MR]

BARR, ANDY (a Representative from Kentucky)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4712 [24MY]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5180 [14JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4977 [7JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H451 [17JA]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H4210 [17MY]

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

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H7921 [6SE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify data and information sharing requirements relative to consumer complaints (see H.R. 3601), H5581 [22JN]

——— disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H3317 [13AP]

——— provide procedures for guidance issued (see H.R. 5534), H5022 [8JN]

——— replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H7921 [6SE]

——— require Senate confirmation of Inspector General (see H.R. 3625), H4981 [7JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to grants and loans for evidence-based substance use disorder treatment services in rural areas (see H.R. 3566), H975 [7FE]

Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H1755 [21MR]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H3343 [16AP]

——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5197), H3097 [10AP]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H3050 [26MR] (see H.R. 5795), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see H.R. 5176), H3148 [11AP]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (see H.R. 5009), H1268 [26FE]

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

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see H.R. 5955), H6264 [16JY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1374 [5MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct IMF U.S. Executive Director to support capacity of IMF to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6872), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H584 [19JA]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see H.R. 4830), H1336 [27FE]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1267 [26FE]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H3835 [8MY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H6264 [16JY]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Education: issue guidance on security for schools based on security standards issued for Federal buildings (see H.R. 5990), H5154 [13JN]

DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H1699 [19MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1075 [8FE]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (see H.R. 5687), H4694 [23MY]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H170 [11JA]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H9092 [26SE]

FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see H.R. 4682), H405 [16JA]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 2212), H3750 [3MY]

FDIC: exclude affiliates and subsidiaries of insured depository institutions in the definition of deposit broker (see H.R. 6158), H7728 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H1268 [26FE]

Federal aid programs: recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7772 [24AU]

Financial institutions: nullify certain guidance on deposit advance products, establish standards for short-term, small-dollar loans made by insured institutions, and exempt insured institutions from payday lending rule (see H.R. 4861), H5022 [8JN]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees and criminalize theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club (see H.R. 3790), H1442 [6MR]

——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 6624), H7724 [26JY]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H1729 [20MR]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1227 [23FE]

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

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see H.R. 3542), H1127 [13FE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H5153 [13JN]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9436 [16OC]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H405 [16JA]

——— reinstate returning worker exemption for H-2B visas (see H.R. 4207), H1267 [26FE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9569 [16NO]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H1336 [27FE]

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

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 4238), H3576 [25AP]

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

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1610 [14MR]

Labor unions: allow question of representation affecting commerce when fewer than half of bargaining unit members had opportunity to vote in certification elections or no election was held (see H.R. 4327), H3211 [12AP]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H9408 [28SE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7921 [6SE]

——— require State plans have in place certain drug utilization review activities to receive full Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5799), H3975 [15MY]

Medicare: align physician supervision requirements for radiology services provided by advanced level radiographers with State requirements (see H.R. 1904), H4730 [24MY]

——— ensure fairness in hospital payments by establishing a floor for the area wage index applied to certain hospitals (see H.R. 1130), H3835 [8MY]

——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H133 [10JA]

——— permit review of certain payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (see H.R. 5985), H7871 [5SE]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 807), H19 [8JA]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H5977 [28JN]

National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H8732 [17SE]

Ollie M. James Post Office Building, Marion, KY: designate (see H.R. 6838), H8887 [25SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H5977 [28JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1075 [8FE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H9420 [5OC]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1075 [8FE]

Syria: condemn attacks on hospitals and medical personnel, allow humanitarian assistance, and conduct investigation of human rights violations (see H. Res. 632), H1268 [26FE]

——— condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 4681), H478 [17JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H4582 [22MY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H1442 [6MR]

——— allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions (see H.R. 5771), H6112 [11JY]

——— allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (see H.R. 3988), H6112 [11JY]

——— allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see H.R. 5270), H1607 [14MR]

——— allow tax free distributions from 529 college savings plans for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 3395), H3887 [9MY]

——— clarify retirement income account rules relative to church controlled organizations (see H.R. 2341), H7759 [21AU]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6460), H6588 [19JY]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H5153 [13JN]

——— increase and make permanent the exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 1550), H3452 [23AP]

——— make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 6277), H7777 [28AU]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 and medical expense deduction, make certain bonuses tax free, increase standard deduction, and make child tax credit fully refundable (see H.R. 5372), H7689 [25JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5978 [28JN]

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

——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H5363 [20JN]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H5201 [14JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H3060 [5AP]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H3783 [7MY]

Veterans: protect veterans’ credit ratings by delaying inclusion of medical debt from services received through Veterans Choice Program and other VA programs from reports to credit reporting agencies (see H.R. 2683), H173 [12JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1075 [8FE]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5655), H3741 [27AP]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: extend supervisory authority to include assessing compliance with the Military Lending Act (see H.R. 7364), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (see H.R. 5735), H3885 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see H.R. 7273), H10169 [12DE]

FRS: reform and increase monetary policy transparency and accountability (see H.R. 6741), H7941 [7SE]

Taxation: apply current income tax brackets to capital gains brackets (see H.R. 6179), H5505 [21JN]

——— exclude from definition of personal holding company income certain royalties and rents derived from active trade or business (see H.R. 5813), H3976 [15MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5655), H3743 [27AP]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: extend supervisory authority to include assessing compliance with the Military Lending Act (H.R. 7364), H10511 [20DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (H.R. 5736), H3886 [9MY]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H3886 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (H.R. 7273), H10170 [12DE]

FRS: reform and increase monetary policy transparency and accountability (H.R. 6741), H7942 [7SE]

Taxation: apply current income tax brackets to capital gains brackets (H.R. 6179), H5506 [21JN]

——— exclude from definition of personal holding company income certain royalties and rents derived from active trade or business (H.R. 5813), H3978 [15MY]

Letters

National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, H1398 [6MR]

Remarks

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5655), H4753 [5JN]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, H7704 [26JY]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (H.R. 5841), H5694, H5695 [26JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3820 [8MY]

Credit: provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio, H4344 [22MY]

——— provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio (H.R. 2226), H1389, H1390, H1391, H1392 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7704 [26JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce, H9248 [28SE]

Dept. of HUD: ensure that tribal housing authorities are designated as eligible entities to receive vouchers and that selection criteria for awarding vouchers reflects impact that opioids are having in tribal communities, H5182, H5183 [14JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5174, H5180, H5181, H5182, H5183 [14JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5111 [13JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Adaptive Sports Equine-Assisted Therapy Program funding, H4977 [7JN]

——— carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (H.R. 3642), H4250 [21MY]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (H.R. 7273), H10323 [19DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4977 [7JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5111 [13JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9248 [28SE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H4344 [22MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4977 [7JN]

Financial institutions: require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), H1580 [14MR]

——— require short form call reports for certain depository institutions (H.R. 4725), H1393, H1394 [6MR]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), consideration (H. Res. 693), H426 [17JA]

FRS: reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), H3115 [11AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), H10157 [12DE]

Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (H.R. 4768), H1395, H1398 [6MR]

Lexington VA Health Care System, Lexington, KY: designate and name campuses in honor of Franklin R. Sousley and Troy Bowling (H.R. 4533), H1083 [13FE]

Richmond, KY: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1123• [3AU]

SEC: increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H6309 [17JY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H426 [17JA]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6479 [18JY]

Trump, President: decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H6034 [10JY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5111 [13JN]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2740), H9474, H9475 [13NO]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

World Bank Group: grant Presidential waiver authority to countries taking steps to correct U.N. sanction enforcement failures against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and condition assistance on such enforcement, H451 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H442, H450, H451 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H426 [17JA]

——— modify Dept. of the Treasury reporting requirement to ensure promotion of a reduction in government barriers to entrepreneurship as an important component of poverty reduction, H450 [17JA]

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

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), H10156 [12DE]

Tributes

Adams, Benjamin F., III, E1222• [7SE]

Allen, Darren, E1187• [4SE]

Baber, John, E735• [25MY]

Cassidy, Kenneth, E731• [24MY]

Codell, J. Hagan, E732• [24MY]

Conn, Randolph, E730• [24MY]

Davis, Thomas A. (Tad), E341• [20MR]

Lyons, Pearse, H1548 [14MR]

Palumbo, John A., H7171 [25JY]

Reffitt, Thomas E., E733• [24MY]

Shely, Mary P. (Pat), E1120• [3AU]

Wright, Gail K., E734• [24MY]

Zupan, Frank, E1122• [3AU]

BARR, RICHARD L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1293 [25SE]

BARR, WILLIAM P.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Attorney General, S7963 [20DE]

BARRAGÁN, NANETTE DIAZ (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H7824 [4SE]

African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving, their heroic military sacrifices, their patriotism, and the need to eliminate health and benefit disparities of minority veterans (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1268 [26FE]

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3056 [2AP]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8886 [25SE]

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

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H583 [19JA]

——— render certain military spouses eligible for adjustment of status (see H.R. 5593), H3707 [26AP]

Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry (see H.R. 4673), H1227 [23FE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

——— support goals and ideals and honor the contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients (see H. Res. 134), H1268 [26FE]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Bureau of Prisons: provide certain voting information to Federal prisoners upon their release from prison (see H.R. 7040), H9419 [5OC]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

California: designate certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4072), H3507 [24AP]

——— designate certain lands as wilderness and as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System and parts of the San Gabriel River and Little Rock Creek as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 3039), H3936 [11MY]

Cambodia: promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law, condemn political violence and human rights violations, and call for respect for freedom of the press, assembly, and speech and electoral reforms (see H. Res. 661), H133 [10JA]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

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

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Children and youth: support infant nutrition through improved breastfeeding practices (see H. Res. 1032), H7687 [25JY]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

Civil rights: restore right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact (see H.R. 2486), H4139 [16MY]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H783 [5FE]

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

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate political contributions and expenditures (see H.J. Res. 48), H8739 [20SE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

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

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

Dept. of Agriculture: strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H3397 [17AP]

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

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8727 [13SE]

——— establish a pilot program to promote public-private partnerships among apprenticeships or other job training programs, local educational agencies, and community colleges (see H.R. 1050), H1127 [13FE]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (see H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H6042 [10JY]

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

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

——— provide additional funds to States to establish and make disbursements from high cost funds to reimburse local schools for special educational services (see H.R. 5976), H4732 [25MY]

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

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for local care corps programs through which qualified volunteers provide care, companionship, and other services to seniors and individuals in need (see H.R. 3493), H4739 [1JN]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— publish physical activity recommendations (see H.R. 1519), H3052 [29MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see H.R. 4940), H901 [6FE]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H555 [18JA]

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

——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H678 [29JA]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H733 [30JA]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 1111), H1267 [26FE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8172 [12SE]

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

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of portions of Los Angeles, CA, coastal area to evaluate alternatives for protecting coastal area resources (see H.R. 6750), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H10512 [20DE]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (see H.R. 2272), H82 [9JA]

——— prohibit revision of approved oil and gas leasing program 5-year plan (see H.R. 2248), H82 [9JA]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H6175 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H7824 [4SE]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H9153 [27SE]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H5977 [28JN]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H1609 [14MR]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H629 [25JA]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5581 [22JN]

Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment to respect right to clean air, pure water, and sustainable preservation of ecological integrity, and aesthetic, scenic, and historical values of natural environment (see H.J. Res. 144), H10103 [11DE]

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

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see H. Res. 845), H3575 [25AP]

Elections: prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see H.R. 6607), H7735 [31JY]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

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

——— establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1333 [27FE]

——— prohibit any reduction, consolidation, or termination of offices and activities relative to science research (see H.R. 5604), H3744 [27AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Executive Office of the President: establish National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 5822), H6465 [17JY]

——— require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

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

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H1268 [26FE]

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

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H1544 [13MR]

FEMA: establish a contractor review process for vendors seeking disaster response contracts (see H.R. 4995), H1074 [8FE]

——— reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H3059 [5AP]

Firearms: address issue of gun violence in the U.S. and schools (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5975 [28JN]

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

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7157 [24JY]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H8171 [12SE]

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

GAO: provide for a joint session of Congress to receive a presentation on the audited financial statement of the Executive branch (see H. Con. Res. 8), H3507 [24AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3316 [13AP]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1501 [8MR]

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

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7735 [31JY]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5817 [27JN]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

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

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H6042 [10JY] (see H.R. 6594), H7735 [31JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9431 [12OC]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H5987 [3JY]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

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

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (see H. Res. 798), H3060 [5AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H10512 [20DE]

Law enforcement: support practices of community-oriented policing and encourage diversity hiring and retention in law enforcement (see H. Res. 652), H785 [5FE]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

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

LGBT Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 405), H5022 [8JN]

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

Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 956), H5506 [21JN]

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H83 [9JA]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H1442 [6MR]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H10338 [19DE]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]

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

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1004), H6588 [19JY]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 827), H3315 [13AP]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see H. Res. 1115), H9419 [5OC]

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

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 805), H3453 [23AP]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H6041 [10JY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

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

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

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H2043 [22MR]

NOAA: create a Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program to reduce air pollution, harmful underwater acoustic impacts, and fatal vessel whale strikes through voluntary vessel speed reductions near Santa Barbara, CA (see H.R. 3682), H2043 [22MR]

NSF: award grants to encourage young girls to participate in computer science and other science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities (see H.R. 3316), H1127 [13FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

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

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7921 [6SE]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (see H.R. 3273), H3979 [15MY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8108 [10SE]

Power resources: re-establish certain hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure rules, standards for well construction, and waste management rules (see H.R. 6768), H8107 [10SE]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H5987 [3JY]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons (see H. Res. 395), H5286 [19JN]

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

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H4140 [16MY]

San Gabriel Mountains National Monument: modify boundaries in California to include National Forest System land (see H.R. 2323), H3936 [11MY]

San Gabriel National Recreation Area: establish as a unit of the National Park System in California (see H.R. 2323), H3936 [11MY]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: adjust boundary to include Rim of the Valley Corridor (see H.R. 4086), H8886 [25SE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 789), H3708 [26AP]

Ships and vessels: require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (see H.R. 5893), H5225 [15JN]

Small business: reduce costs for certain businesses required to relocate from a Superfund site (see H.R. 5669), H3746 [1MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2911), H1221 [20FE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1205), H3316 [13AP]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Sportsmen: provide for preservation of sportsmen’s heritage and protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4489), H405 [16JA]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]

Taxation: allow tax credits to veterans for establishment of franchises (see H.R. 4473), H903 [6FE]

——— enhance the child and dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 2633), H6558 [18JY]

——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]

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

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H7728 [26JY]

——— reduce applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults (see H.R. 6432), H6557 [18JY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H6650 [23JY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H3050 [26MR]

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

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect grizzly bear populations (see H.R. 3894), H404 [16JA]

Vietnamese Conflict: commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1150), H9668 [27NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

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

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

——— provide grants to States to facilitate acquisition of land, water, and interests therein, made to substantially improve, preserve, or maintain water quality for an area in perpetuity (see H.R. 5264), H1542 [13MR]

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

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H4982 [7JN]

——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H9443 [23OC]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9463 [2NO]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Homeland Security: coordinate a National Cyber Hacking Competition for high school students (see H.R. 5179), H1441 [6MR]

Dept. of the Interior: provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

Dept. of Transportation: establish grant program for the relocation of certain liquified petroleum gas storage facilities away from homes, schools, and other sensitive locations (see H.R. 6489), H7154 [24JY]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H1333 [27FE]

Immigration: provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and make additional contributions to the Stop Homelessness Fund (see H.R. 5045), H1211 [15FE]

Transportation Security Administration: improve threat information sharing, integrated operations, and law enforcement training for transportation security (see H.R. 5089), H1266 [26FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Homeland Security: coordinate a National Cyber Hacking Competition for high school students (H.R. 5179), H1441 [6MR]

Dept. of the Interior: provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (H.R. 4888), H677 [29JA]

Dept. of Transportation: establish grant program for the relocation of certain liquified petroleum gas storage facilities away from homes, schools, and other sensitive locations (H.R. 6489), H7156 [24JY]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (H.R. 5113), H1335 [27FE]

Immigration: provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6180), H5506 [21JN]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and make additional contributions to the Stop Homelessness Fund (H.R. 5045), H1213 [15FE]

Transportation Security Administration: improve threat information sharing, integrated operations, and law enforcement training for transportation security (H.R. 5089), H1267 [26FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1757 [22MR], H6177 [13JY]

Proclamations

Bridgett ‘‘Biddy’’ Mason Day: by, E1149• [14AU]

National Health Center Week: by, E1150• [14AU]

Remarks

Citizenship: provide a more navigable and accommodating pathway for veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. military to naturalize and seek citizenship (H.R. 3563), H632 [29JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3870 [9MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3870 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6270 [17JY]

EPA: funding, H6270 [17JY]

Firearms: gun control, H1276 [27FE]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H457 [17JA]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5370 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5376 [21JN]

——— reverse ban on travel abroad under advance parole permits for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H3869 [9MY]

Iowa (U.S.S.): anniversary, E222• [26FE]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H1758 [22MR]

Transportation Security Administration: improve threat information sharing, integrated operations, and law enforcement training for transportation security (H.R. 5089), H1674 [19MR]

Trump, President: Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, H5370 [21JN]

Votes: correction, E1036• [19JY]

Tributes

Barajas, Hector, H3195 [12AP]

Chavez, Marco, H632 [29JA]

Davis, Doris A., H1480 [8MR]

Hagan, Willie J., H3101 [11AP]

Itliong, Larry, E1349• [28SE]

Johnson, Clifford, Sr., H4723 [24MY]

Maciel, Joseph, H6270 [17JY]

Rosa, David, H6178 [13JY]

Wen, Leana, H8181 [13SE]

BARRASSO, JOHN (a Senator from Wyoming)

Amendments

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7556, S7563, S7587 [13DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4419 [26JN], S4653, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4685 [27JN], S4767 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3908 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5768 [21AU], S5901 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5382, S5386 [25JY], S5432 [26JY], S5500 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1453 [7MR]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act: amend (S. 2827), S7616 [13DE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7657 [17DE]

NRC: modernize functions by establishing new transparency and accountability measures for budget and fee programs and enabling advanced nuclear reactor licensing (S. 512), S7991 [20DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S911 [13FE]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S4957 [16JY]

Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

Act Is Broken, Dennis Sun, Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication), S6628 [5OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1950 [22MR]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S1791 [19MR]

Congress: provide that Congress may not recess, adjourn, or consider other matters after August 1 of any year if it has not approved a budget resolution and passed regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year (see S. 2930), S2926 [24MY]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 3509), S6341 [26SE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S3036 [6JN]

Dept. of Education: disclose annual percentage rates applicable to Federal student loans (see S. 749), S5583 [1AU]

——— provide for comprehensive higher education student achievement information (see S. 351), S5518 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see S. 2278), S46 [4JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 2515), S1452 [7MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see S. 2501), S2992 [5JN]

——— report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (see S. 2353), S1579 [8MR]

Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S4411 [26JN]

EPA: clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see S. 3009), S3035 [6JN]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

——— facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards (see S. 263), S5130 [23JY]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S841 [8FE]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2775 [17MY]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: amend (see S. 3388), S5932 [23AU]

Immigration: limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S1735 [14MR]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S169 [11JA]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S139 [10JA]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicare: improve access to mental health services (see S. 2613), S1947 [22MR]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see S. 2553), S1735 [14MR]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see S. 486), S2925 [24MY]

——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see S. 2214), S705 [7FE]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 3768), S7790 [18DE]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S6060 [6SE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 400), S851 [9FE]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 155), S5583 [1AU]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (see S. 2286), S876 [12FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 423), S1316 [1MR]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7133 [27NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5584 [1AU]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see S. 294), S5518 [31JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S5932 [23AU]

Water: improve U.S. water supply and drought resilience (see S. 2563), S1765 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY]

Dept. of Energy: provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 3495), S6304 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior: empower States to manage the development and production of oil and gas on available Federal land (see S. 2319), S300 [18JA]

EPA: make changes relative to water quality certification (see S. 3303), S5517 [31JY]

——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S1947 [22MR]

Europe: reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see S. 3229), S5066 [18JY]

Insurance: expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (see S. 2507), S1452 [7MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S3906 [13JN]

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act: modernize by increasing competition in energy markets and reducing regulatory burdens in order to reduce utility bills (see S. 2776), S2485 [26AP]

Taxation: terminate credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and provide for Federal highway user fee on alternative fuel vehicles (see S. 3559), S6701 [5OC]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S438 [22JA], S460 [23JA]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN], S4858 [10JY]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]

Bowman, Michelle: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S6940 [14NO]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2565 [9MY]

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2138 [16AP], S2241 [18AP]

Brown, Michael L.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S124 [10JA]

Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]

Campbell, William L., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S60 [8JA]

Carson, Joel M., III: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2607 [10MY]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]

Counts, Walter D., III: nomination to be district judge, S21 [3JA], S150 [11JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756, S3757 [12JN], S3933, S3934, S3943 [14JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP], S6803 [11OC], S6908 [13NO]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), S6697 [5OC], S6714 [9OC]

Doughty, Terry A.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1307 [1MR]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6116 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Feldman, Peter A.: nomination to the CPSC, S6209 [18SE], S6270 [24SE], S6292 [25SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351, S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5411 [26JY], S5446 [30JY]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6506 [3OC], S6564 [5OC]

Kelley, Karen Dunn: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S7035 [15NO], S7112 [27NO]

Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7210 [29NO]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7213 [29NO]

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7832 [19DE]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]

McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7222 [29NO], S7304 [5DE]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S7341 [6DE], S7379 [10DE]

Nalbandian, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2611 [10MY]

Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4720 [28JN], S4896 [11JY]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4933 [12JY], S4983 [17JY]

Parker, Thomas L.R.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S89 [9JA]

Patelunas, Isabel M. Keenan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S5819 [22AU]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2058 [11AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S438 [22JA], S447 [23JA]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4933 [12JY], S4981 [17JY]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5611 [15AU]

Rettig, Charles P.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S6051 [6SE], S6132 [12SE]

Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5682 [16AU]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S1980 [22MR], S2028 [10AP]

Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2978 [5JN]

Self, Tilman E., III: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1305 [1MR]

Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]

Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7035 [15NO], S7078 [26NO]

Vought, Russell: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S1149 [15FE], S1233 [27FE]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S2084 [12AP]

Explanations

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S4957 [16JY]

Privilege of the floor

Barczyk, Victoria, S5072 [18JY]

Dabin, Gabe, S5072 [18JY]

Davis, Lane, S5072 [18JY]

Patrick, Molly, S5072 [18JY]

Payne, James, S5072 [18JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, S331 [19JA]

Bjorklund, Kay: AARP (organization) Andrus Award recipient for Wyoming, S6911 [13NO]

Caputo, Annie: nomination to the NRC, S2918 [24MY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2570 [9MY]

Corporations: require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (S. 3348), S5887 [23AU]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6212 [18SE], S6714, S6715, S6717 [9OC], S6746 [10OC]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (S. 2800), S2862 [23MY]

Dept. of Labor: allow small businesses, including self-employed workers, to form association health plans, by geography or industry, to obtain health care coverage as if they were a single large employer, S4388 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2132 [16AP]

——— empower States to manage the development and production of oil and gas on available Federal land (S. 2319), S301 [18JA]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6212 [18SE], S6714, S6715, S6717 [9OC], S6746 [10OC]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2570 [9MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1716 [14MR]

——— status, S5886 [23AU]

Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]

Europe: reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (S. 3229), S5067–S5069 [18JY]

Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S4268 [20JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S331 [19JA]

Green River, WY: anniversary, S6273 [24SE]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2707 [16MY]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S331 [19JA]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, S670 [7FE], S1272 [28FE]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S6172 [17SE]

——— expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (S. 2507), S1454 [7MR]

James, R.D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, S492 [24JA]

Jorgensen, John: Central Wyoming Boys and Girls Club honoree, S5578 [1AU]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4892 [11JY], S5038 [18JY], S5334 [25JY], S6117 [12SE], S6475 [3OC]

——— request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6117 [12SE]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: confirmation as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1902 [22MR]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), S6173 [17SE]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S2132 [16AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S31 [4JA], S4388 [26JN]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2059 [11AP], S2411 [25AP]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S3015 [6JN]

——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S1902 [22MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, S2570, S2571 [9MY]

Saratoga, WY: anniversary of Hotel Wolf, S4841 [9JY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 734), unanimous-consent request, S7847 [19DE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S122 [10JA], S509–S511 [25JA], S945 [14FE], S1271 [28FE], S1716 [14MR], S2195 [17AP], S2570 [9MY], S3015 [6JN], S3877 [13JN]

Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S31 [4JA]

True, Dave: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5577 [1AU]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S269 [18JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), S7913, S7914 [19DE]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision, S6628 [5OC]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S2084, S2094 [12AP]

Willson, Howard: Wyoming Medical Society Wyoming Physician of the Year award recipient, S166 [11JA]

Wright, David: nomination to the NRC, S2918 [24MY]

Wyoming: anniversary of creation of territory, S5335 [25JY]

——— anniversary of signing of 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie, S2316 [19AP]

Reports filed

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]

America’s Water Infrastructure Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461) (S. Rept. 115–407), S7274 [4DE]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3021), S5581 [1AU]

EPA Delay of Implementation of Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857), S6221 [18SE]

EPA Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces Implementation Delay: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857) (S. Rept. 115–422), S7356 [6DE]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2734), S2876 [23MY]

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 5772), S5581 [1AU]

Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537) (S. Rept. 115–350), S6924 [13NO]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act Amendment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2827), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2827) (S. Rept. 115–349), S6924 [13NO]

Nomination of Andrew Wheeler To Be EPA Deputy Administrator: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S703 [7FE]

Nomination of Harold B. Parker To Be Northern Border Regional Commission Cochairperson: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of John Fleming To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Economic Development: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of John L. Ryder to the TVA Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Mary B. Neumayr to the Council on Environmental Quality: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of Peter C. Wright To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for Office of Land and Emergency Management: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of William C. McIntosh To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for Office of International and Tribal Affairs: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 593), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 593) (S. Rept. 115–372), S7050 [15NO]

Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602), S2923 [24MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602) (S. Rept. 115–328), S6028 [4SE]

Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2377), S2876 [23MY]

Tributes

Adkins, Chloe, S7046• [15NO]

Beck, Reata, S7046• [15NO]

Bishop, Jenna, S5357• [25JY]

Blann, Jerry, S868 [12FE]

Brierre, Will, S7046• [15NO]

Espy, Mike, S5128• [23JY]

Froedge, Michael, S7046• [15NO]

Garneau, Mecallen, S2479• [26AP]

Good, Bethany, S5357• [25JY]

Goss, Isabella, S5128• [23JY]

Heady, Gavin, S5357• [25JY]

Hill, William U., S604• [5FE]

Hoeninghausen, Victoria, S1786• [19MR]

Lange, Victoria, S5128• [23JY]

Lombardi, Linda, S2480• [26AP]

McCain, John, S5994 [28AU]

McOmie, Del, S5578 [1AU]

Mead, Matt, S6336 [26SE]

Minium, Kate, S7046• [15NO]

Narel-Aguilar, Lucas, S5128• [23JY]

Patnode, Patricia, S5128• [23JY]

Peck, Nicole, S2480• [26AP]

Prather, Elisa, S7046• [15NO]

Price, Dakotah, S5358• [25JY]

Raver, Bethany, S5128• [23JY]

Redfield, Isabelle, S5128• [23JY]

Richardson, John D., S5358• [25JY]

Rogers, Emma, S2480• [26AP]

Sanchez, Nathaniel, S5128• [23JY]

Sixfeathers, Albert, S5358• [25JY]

Skates, Mikalah, S5128• [23JY]

Sondag, Ashley, S5358• [25JY]

Stout, Conroy, S2480• [26AP]

Teter, Emily, S2480• [26AP]

True, Harrison, S5129• [23JY]

Twiford, Jack, S5129• [23JY]

Vella, Sophia, S2547• [8MY]

BARRE, VT

Articles and editorials

For the Love of Carving—Jerry Williams and Chris Miller Earn Governor’s Honors, S7104 [27NO]

BARRE-MONTPELIER (VT) TIMES ARGUS

Articles and editorials

For the Love of Carving—Jerry Williams and Chris Miller Earn Governor’s Honors, S7104 [27NO]

He Had an Arts Spirit—Famed Barre Sculptor Frank Gaylord Has Died, S2476 [26AP]

NECI Founder Revered for Student Model, S4365 [25JN]

Profile—Squier a Living Legend, S1158 [15FE]

Yes, We Are the Enemy, S5909 [23AU]

BARRES, BEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H422 [17JA]

BARRETT, BARBARA M.

Bills and resolutions

Smithsonian Institution: appoint as citizen regent of Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 60), S2391 [24AP] (see H.J. Res. 133), H3396 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Smithsonian Institution: appoint as citizen regent of Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 60), H5853 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Smithsonian Institution: appoint as citizen regent of Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 60), S2778 [17MY]

Texts of

S.J. Res. 60, appoint Barbara M. Barrett as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S2778 [17MY], H5853 [28JN]

BARRETT-SIMON, MARGARET C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E70 [19JA]

BARRINGTON, IL

Remarks in House

Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club: anniversary, E1422 [16OC]

BARRIO, ALEX

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1303 [25SE]

BARROW COUNTY, GA

Remarks in House

REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia (organization): tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Barrow County, GA, E1396 [12OC]

BARRY, ROWDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7879 [6SE]

BARSA, JOHN

Reports filed

Nomination To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

BARSTOW, CA

Reports filed

Desert Community Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2365) (H. Rept. 115–1013), H9470 [9NO]

BARTA, BRETT

Remarks in House

Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association: Assistant Head Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]

BARTCH, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Fayetteville, NC: Fayetteville Fire Dept., A-Shift Rescue 1 recipient of Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award, E940 [28JN]

BARTELS, BENJAMIN A.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1009 [13JY]

BARTHOLOMEW, OTIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E110 [29JA]

BARTLETT, DORIS AND KEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E395 [5AP], E476 [16AP]

BARTLEY, DORA DUNCAN GILLENWATER

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3562 [25AP]

BARTOLI, RON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1683 [19DE]

BARTON, JOE (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5562 [22JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Budget: modify congressional budget and appropriations process to provide fiscal stability (see H.R. 5214), H1500 [8MR]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

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

CDC: reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see H.R. 5353), H1728 [20MR]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H7689 [25JY]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H582 [19JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish a moratorium on new enrollment of disproportionate share hospitals into the 340B discount drug program and require basic data reporting (see H.R. 4710), H478 [17JA]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H6042 [10JY]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H9153 [27SE]

Dept. of Transportation: provide grants to retrain transportation workers (see H.R. 6200), H5580 [22JN]

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

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H5507 [21JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H975 [7FE]

Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see H.R. 559), H902 [6FE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H4210 [17MY]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H6042 [10JY]

FTC: provide for greater transparency in and user control over treatment of data collected by mobile applications and enhance security of such data (see H.R. 6547), H7721 [26JY]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H4695 [23MY]

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

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Immigration: provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H625 [22JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]

IRS: report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (see H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3708 [26AP]

Medicare: provide for conditions of participation, reporting requirements, and a quality program relative to air ambulance services (see H.R. 3780), H173 [12JA]

Patents: restore patent rights to inventors (see H.R. 6557), H9408 [28SE]

Postal Service: establish rates for delivery of inbound international mail that do not discriminate between foreign and domestic mailers and review foreign practices relative to exchange of e-commerce goods with the U.S. (see H.R. 5524), H3931 [10MY]

Privacy: require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice in the case of a breach of security involving such information (see H.R. 5388), H3097 [10AP]

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Taxation: allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see H.R. 5270), H1607 [14MR]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H8743 [24SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5507 [21JN]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H6464 [17JY]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to lease underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (see H.R. 6511), H7686 [25JY]

FTC: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 5930), H4692 [23MY]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 7217), H9767 [6DE]

Medicare: exempt from certain criminal penalties the offering and use of certain pharmaceutical manufacturer copayment coupons to waive or reduce cost-sharing otherwise applied under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 6488), H7154 [24JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to lease underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (H.R. 6511), H7687 [25JY]

FTC: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 5930), H4693 [23MY]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H9767 [6DE]

Medicare: exempt from certain criminal penalties the offering and use of certain pharmaceutical manufacturer copayment coupons to waive or reduce cost-sharing otherwise applied under the prescription drug benefit (H.R. 6488), H7156 [24JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H529 [18JA], H892 [6FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3166 [12AP]

Cloud, Representative: oath of office for House of Representatives, unanimous-consent agreement, H6026 [10JY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to lease underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities (H.R. 6511), H8792, H8793, H8794 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H892 [6FE]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1524 [13MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5563 [22JN]

FDA: deter opioid abuse and addiction through development of high-quality, evidence-based opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines, H5563 [22JN]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H892 [6FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H529 [18JA]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4359 [22MY]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10098–H10101 [11DE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5427 [21JN]

Medicaid: extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care in a home or community care setting, H10047 [11DE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10043, H10047, H10049, H10052 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, H10047 [11DE]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), H7890 [6SE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H3900 [10MY]

Power resources: global competitiveness of U.S. oil and gas industry, H5352 [20JN]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H529 [18JA]

Votes: position on missed, H10152• [12DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E1693 [20DE]

Tributes

Bush, George, H9810 [10DE]

Cloud, Representative, H6027 [10JY]

Harrell, Sam, H5348 [20JN]

Hensarling, Representative, H10098 [11DE]

BARTON, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H127 [10JA]

BARTRUM, JOHN J.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Financial Resources: Committee on Finance (Senate), S2923 [24MY]

BASCOM, MARION

Remarks in Senate

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of appointment of Marion Bascom and Konstantine Prevas to Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners, S465 [23JA]

BASEBALL WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Bills and resolutions

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

BASERMAN, MARK J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1586 [14MR]

BASF CORP.

Remarks in House

Braker, Veronica: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E425 [10AP]

Commerce City, CO: Business on the Move Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

Taylor, Amanda: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E422 [10AP]

BASHIOUM, SCOTT

Remarks in House

Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building, Canonsburg, PA: designate (S. 831), H1351, H1352 [5MR]

Texts of

S. 831, Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building, Canonsburg, PA, H1352 [5MR]

BASILONE, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Post Office, Raritan, NJ: designate (H.R. 2815), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Post Office, Raritan, NJ: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2815), S1163 [15FE]

BASS, FLORENCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E675 [17MY]

BASS, HILARIE

Letters

Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges, H6278 [17JY]

BASS, KAREN (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4614 [23MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3644 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3644 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H7776 [28AU]

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

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H7756 [17AU]

——— modernize Food for Peace Program (see H.R. 5276), H3746 [1MY]

Animals: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 1494), H82 [9JA]

——— prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H1336 [27FE]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8886 [25SE]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 1406), H132 [10JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 1889), H1227 [23FE]

Arctic Ocean: prohibit drilling (see H.R. 1784), H9420 [5OC]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H1699 [19MR]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9420 [5OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 1229), H3707 [26AP]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1243), H8886 [25SE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3445 [18AP]

Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 722), H903 [6FE]

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

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H7752 [10AU]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

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

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5233), H4584 [22MY]

Civil War—U.S.: inventory Confederate commemorative works on certain Federal lands (see H.R. 5056), H1212 [15FE]

Committee on Gun Violence Prevention (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 367), H1268 [26FE]

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

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2567), H1342 [1MR]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H733 [30JA]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H83 [9JA]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1374), H9668 [27NO]

——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H1178 [14FE]

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

Crime: authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age (see H.R. 6011), H4776 [5JN]

——— expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see H.R. 398), H9431 [12OC]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3096 [10AP]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

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

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

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]

——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1609 [14MR]

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

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H1335 [27FE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7759 [21AU]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

——— provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth (see H.R. 3742), H5201 [14JN]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7772 [24AU]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 2151), H1502 [8MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H7772 [24AU]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H9152 [27SE]

——— increase awareness of treatment referral routing service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (see H.R. 4769), H168 [11JA]

——— provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see H.R. 3602), H3052 [29MR]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1373 [5MR]

——— require reporting by drug manufacturers to increase transparency in drug pricing (see H.R. 4116), H6589 [19JY]

——— support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7721 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H3576 [25AP]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H1178 [14FE]

——— provide additional funding for the public housing Capital Fund to assist large public housing agencies with mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance and incremental rental assistance vouchers (see H.R. 5200), H3316 [13AP]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H9416 [2OC]

——— make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H9438 [19OC]

——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H5286 [19JN]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H7772 [24AU]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H3453 [23AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H9449 [26OC]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

——— report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H5974 [28JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8172 [12SE]

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

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5649 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of portions of Los Angeles, CA, coastal area to evaluate alternatives for protecting coastal area resources (see H.R. 6750), H7941 [7SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H7921 [6SE]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (see H.R. 2272), H9420 [5OC]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 169), H9420 [5OC]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: conduct study to identify disparities between communities in auto insurance costs and payout amounts based on predominant racial makeup of such communities (see H.R. 4885), H629 [25JA]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H9460 [30OC]

——— prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H5987 [3JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H9569 [16NO]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H1227 [23FE]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H7782 [31AU]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H9092 [26SE]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5201 [14JN]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H6558 [18JY]

Discrimination: eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those living with HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 1739), H3052 [29MR]

——— prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H1336 [27FE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9415 [2OC]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H3707 [26AP]

Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H8170 [12SE]

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

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1516), H1178 [14FE]

——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

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

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

FAA: commission a study on the health impacts of airplane flights on affected residents of certain metropolitan areas (see H.R. 598), H7743 [3AU]

——— require regional centers of air transportation excellence to conduct research on impacts of aircraft noise on humans and effective methods to mitigate such impacts (see H.R. 6454), H10170 [12DE]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H1217 [16FE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5154 [13JN]

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

——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (see H.R. 5085), H1478 [7MR]

FDA: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see H.R. 113), H82 [9JA]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure that climate change-related impacts are fully considered in development of national security doctrine, policies, and plans (see H.R. 2908), H3507 [24AP]

Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H1477 [7MR]

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

——— ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see H.R. 6075), H5286 [19JN]

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

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1267 [26FE]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (see H.R. 4268), H3397 [17AP]

——— provide for discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings (see H.R. 3984), H3052 [29MR]

——— provide victims of gun violence access to the same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure the gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (see H.R. 3984), H3052 [29MR]

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

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H7943 [7SE]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see H.R. 5273), H8886 [25SE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H1179 [14FE]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H1127 [13FE]

GAO: require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H3441 [18AP]

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

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

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H4210 [17MY]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1501 [8MR]

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

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7782 [31AU]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H8739 [20SE]

Human rights: research relationship between human trafficking and skewed sex ratios in areas in which there is evidence of gender-based violence or neglect and end gendercide and related crimes (see H.R. 7008), H9406 [28SE]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H7772 [24AU]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7943 [7SE]

——— establish legal orientation programs at immigration detention facilities to inform detainees of their legal rights (see H.R. 913), H3506 [24AP]

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

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to build a wall along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 7332), H10335 [19DE]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H3444 [18AP]

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

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

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6465 [17JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9449 [26OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H1755 [21MR]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H1127 [13FE]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H6589 [19JY]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Kennedy, John F.: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 3274), H1477 [7MR]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H8739 [20SE]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H8739 [20SE]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Law enforcement officers: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 7118), H9467 [6NO]

——— establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

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

LGBT Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 405), H5022 [8JN]

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

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (see H. Res. 1055), H9092 [26SE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]

Medicaid: provide a standard definition of therapeutic family care services (see H.R. 2290), H1543 [13MR]

——— provide consistent standard of health care to the incarcerated (see H.R. 6764), H8107 [10SE]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H5022 [8JN]

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H1755 [21MR]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3444 [18AP]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Members of Congress: ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see H.R. 6260), H5973 [28JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9574 [20NO]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9821 [10DE]

National Academy of Medicine: provide for study on use of genetic and genomic testing to improve health care (see H.R. 5062), H8886 [25SE]

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

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

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

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

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H8739 [20SE]

National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H6465 [17JY]

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

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 683), H132 [10JA]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1163), H9743 [29NO]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 723), H783 [5FE]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H9416 [2OC]

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

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see H. Res. 1163), H9743 [29NO]

Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see H.R. 7127), H9668 [27NO]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6559 [18JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9436 [16OC]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H8739 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H1127 [13FE]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 4117), H6589 [19JY]

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

Political ethics: improve anti-corruption and public integrity laws by strengthening lobbying laws, disclosing conflicts of interest, improving judicial integrity, and requiring more financial disclosure by elected officials (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (see H.R. 3273), H1267 [26FE]

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

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

Presidents of the U.S.: disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7724 [26JY]

——— require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and candidates for the office of President (see H.R. 305), H8886 [25SE]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H8886 [25SE]

Rail Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 1081), H8884 [25SE]

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

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H5987 [3JY]

Russia: accept and support U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections and call on President Trump to rescind invitation to Russian President, Vladimir Putin (see H. Res. 1014), H6649 [23JY]

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

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

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6464 [17JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 789), H3445 [18AP]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 189), H5095 [12JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9415 [2OC]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9415 [2OC]

Taxation: allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 7086), H9668 [27NO]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]

——— increase excise tax and special occupational tax relative to firearms and increase transfer tax on any other weapon (see H.R. 5103), H1332 [27FE]

——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7735 [31JY]

——— provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 1602), H1729 [20MR]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H6589 [19JY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H1507 [9MR]

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

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H4243 [18MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

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

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H9416 [2OC]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H8886 [25SE]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H3316 [13AP]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H8886 [25SE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H7871 [5SE]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1508 [9MR]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9415 [2OC]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5749 [26JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to develop, enhance, or evaluate kinship navigator programs (see H.R. 7012), H9413 [2OC]

Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]

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

Medicaid: ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth (see H.R. 4998), H1125 [13FE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

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

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 765), H1441 [6MR]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see H. Res. 1170), H9767 [6DE]

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

Constitutional authority statements

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (H.R. 6805), H8727 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to develop, enhance, or evaluate kinship navigator programs (H.R. 7012), H9415 [2OC]

Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5816 [27JN]

Medicaid: ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth (H.R. 4998), H1126 [13FE]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (H.R. 6472), H6650 [23JY]

Remarks

Abiy Ahmed Ali: U.S. visit by Ethiopian Prime Minister, E1097• [26JY]

Akufo-Addo, Nana: U.S. visit, E335• [19MR]

Brotherhood Crusade (organization): anniversary, E1027• [18JY]

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

Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth: observance of Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, H4592 [23MY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth, H10364 [20DE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 964), H5763 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit use of restraints on prisoners during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, H4313 [22MY]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4313 [22MY]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, H10364 [20DE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5515 [22JN]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3072 [10AP]

FAA: implement regulations to lessen impact of aircraft noise on communities surrounding the Los Angeles International Airport, H3728 [27AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3728 [27AP]

Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), H434 [17JA]

Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN]

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

Medicaid: ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth, H5515 [22JN]

National Foster Care Month: observance, H4592 [23MY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), Senate amendment, H10364 [20DE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3540 [25AP]

Tributes

Henning, C. Garnett, E767• [5JN]

Massey, Earl, E861• [19JN]

BASSETT, MARY BETH

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]

BASSETT, MATTHEW

Reports filed

Dept. of HHS: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Legislation, S587 [30JA]

BASTEAN, JORDAN S.

Remarks in House

Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office, Pekin, IL: designate (H.R. 2673), H1348 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office, Pekin, IL: designate (H.R. 2673), S4807, S4808 [28JN]

Reports filed

Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office, Pekin, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2673), S3951 [14JN]

Texts of

H.R. 2673, Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office, Pekin, IL, H1348 [5MR]

BASTON, MICHAEL A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1252 [13SE]

BASUCHER, HARRY W., JR.

Remarks in House

World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, E900 [22JN]

Remarks in Senate

World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, S4726 [28JN]

BATAVIA, NY

Remarks in House

Batavian.com (Internet site): anniversary, E574 [1MY]

BATAVIAN.COM (Internet site)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E574 [1MY]

BATAYOLA, TERESITA

Remarks in House

Puget Sound Business Journal: Woman of Influence award recipient, E1105 [27JY]

BATCHELOR, MARY LOU

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1428 [19OC]

BATES, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

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

BATES, DEVIN

Articles and editorials

Bike Ferry Crew Recognized by Coast Guard for Heroic Rescue, S5573 [1AU]

BATESVILLE, IN

Remarks in Senate

Batesville Tool & Die, Inc.: anniversary, S6220 [18SE]

BATESVILLE TOOL & DIE, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6220 [18SE]

BATISTA, NANCY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1375 [5OC]

BATKIN, GABRIELLE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1928 [22MR]

BATON ROUGE, LA

Articles and editorials

Pearl Harbor Casualty’s Remains Getting a Proper Funeral Ends Lifetime of Wondering for Baton Rouge Family Members, S7354 [6DE]

Remarks in House

Britt, Donna: Boy Scouts 12 Points Award recipient, E489 [17AP]

Kids’ Orchestra (organization): tribute, H9095 [27SE]

Louisiana State University: anniversary of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, E1547 [20NO]

BATON ROUGE (LA) ADVOCATE

Articles and editorials

Pearl Harbor Casualty’s Remains Getting a Proper Funeral Ends Lifetime of Wondering for Baton Rouge Family Members, S7354 [6DE]

BATORY, RONALD L.

Remarks in Senate

Federal Railroad Administration: nomination to be Administrator, S601 [5FE], S6209 [18SE]

BATSON, ELIJAH C.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5451 [30JY]

BATTERSHELL, ROBIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E664 [16MY]

BATTLE, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1066 [25JY]

BATWEEK

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H. Res. 1136), H9449 [26OC]

BAUDLER, CLEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E723 [23MY]

BAUDLER, JACOB

Remarks in House

National FFA Organization: American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]

BAUER, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1171 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S958 [14FE], S1212 [26FE], S1238 [27FE], S1889 [22MR]

BAUER, TODD

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6470 [18JY]

BAUM, RAYMOND S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1106, H1107, H1113–H1117 [13FE], E176 [13FE], E202 [16FE]

BAXTER, KRISTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E247 [1MR]

BAXTER, SUSAN PARADISE

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5982 [28AU]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

BAY COUNTY, FL

Remarks in House

Newbauer, Tom: Association of Defense Communities Defense Community Leadership Award recipient, H5293 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Felty, Cathy: Bay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

BAYER, PHYLLIS L.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Installations, Energy, and the Environment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S467 [23JA]

BAYER, SKYLAR

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4059 [19JN]

BAYLOUS, MICHAEL T.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

BAYMAN, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E65 [18JA]

BAYMAN, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E182 [14FE]

BAYS, WILLIAM M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1726 [21DE]

BAYSINGER, CHRISTINA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4059 [19JN]

BAYTOWN, TX

Remarks in House

Memorial Baptist Church: anniversary, E192 [15FE]

BB&P FEED & GRAIN, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1421 [16OC]

BEACH, LUKE

Remarks in House

U.S. Military Academy: appointee, E582 [3MY]

BEACH, WILLIAM W.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be BLS Commissioner: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

BEACHES related term(s) Coastal Zones

Bills and resolutions

Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see S. 2472), S1286 [28FE]

Coastal zones: recognize ecological, economic, recreational, and national security importance of oceans and Great Lakes and codify science-based marine management decisionmaking to protect marine environments (see H.R. 6300), H5980 [29JN]

——— require research in coastal sustainability and resilience to ensure continued Federal implementation and advancement of coastal resiliency efforts (see H.R. 6288), H5974 [28JN]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (see H.R. 4880), H629 [25JA]

Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9090 [26SE]

Gateway National Seashore: rename portions as Senator James L. Buckley National Seashore (see H.R. 7125), H9525 [14NO]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (see H.R. 5787), H3975 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: expedite study of Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts, H4838 [6JN]

EPA: Southern New England Estuaries Program funding, H6453 [17JY]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Refugio/Plains pipeline oil spill, H4234 [18MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), H9476–H9478, H9507 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1669, S1673, S1676 [13MR], S1715 [14MR]

——— impact of climate change on oxygen levels in oceans, S494 [24JA]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1668, S1671, S1673, S1675, S1681 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on warming ocean waters, S6950 [14NO]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (S. 1395), S471 [23JA]

Nelson, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7477–S7480 [12DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), S7913, S7914, S7949 [19DE]

Reports filed

Strengthening Coastal Communities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5787) (H. Rept. 115–997), H9459 [30OC]

Texts of

H.R. 5787, Strengthening Coastal Communities Act, H9477 [13NO]

S. 1395, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware boundaries revision, S471 [23JA]

BEAL, GRACE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E793 [7JN]

BEALS, MELBA PATILLO

Remarks in House

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of integration of Central High School, H8255 [13SE]

BEAMON, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9398 [28SE]

BEAMON, SAMUEL K., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E34 [11JA], E1495 [6NO]

BEAR KNUCKLES (company)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6337 [26SE]

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Bremer, Carol and Don: Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation Humanitarian Award recipients, E1182 [28AU]

BEARSS, EDWIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1254 [13SE]

BEASLEY, CORA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E196 [15FE]

BEASLEY, DAVID

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 7162), H9568 [16NO]

BEASLEY, MELISSA LEA

Letters

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, H4756 [5JN]

BEASLEY, ROBERT L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E226 [27FE]

BEATRICE, NE

Bills and resolutions

Homestead National Monument of America: rename as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. 7033), H9419 [5OC]

BEATTIE, JOHN

Remarks in House

Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce: Man of the Year award recipient, E481 [17AP]

BEATTY, DALE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E207 [23FE]

BEATTY, GUY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1444 [23OC]

BEATTY, JOYCE (a Representative from Ohio)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

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

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9420 [5OC]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 1759), H8886 [25SE]

Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 1229), H3707 [26AP]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1243), H1373 [5MR]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H5286 [19JN]

Bill Harris Post Office, Ashland, OH: designate (see H.R. 5868), H4209 [17MY]

Birth control: repeal rules allowing employers to be exempt from requirement to provide insurance coverage for birth control and contraceptives (see H.R. 4082), H3064 [9AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Bureau of the Census: provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H4584 [22MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1342 [1MR]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 6927), H9432 [12OC]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

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

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H8886 [25SE]

Courts: discourage use of payment of money as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases (see H.R. 1437), H7776 [28AU]

——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8732 [17SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H8739 [20SE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1699 [19MR]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program: establish (see H.R. 5527), H7871 [5SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1374 [5MR]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H7754 [14AU]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8732 [17SE]

——— establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 2234), H7688 [25JY]

——— increase income limit of the simplified needs test on applications for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6349), H6173 [12JY]

——— require additional reporting by institutions of higher education on crime and harm that occurs during student participation in programs of study abroad (see H.R. 4410), H170 [11JA]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H9467 [6NO]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H3097 [10AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H9539 [15NO]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H5286 [19JN]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H9436 [16OC]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 3356), H3316 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H8171 [12SE]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H6559 [18JY]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9526 [14NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: educate staff and inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 2322), H9425 [9OC]

——— eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (see H.R. 5452), H4739 [1JN]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H975 [7FE]

——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H6042 [10JY]

——— furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 4556), H7751 [10AU]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H8742 [24SE]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H9821 [10DE]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8739 [20SE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1267 [26FE]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1503 [8MR]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H9758 [30NO]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H5095 [12JN]

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H6650 [23JY]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H4210 [17MY]

——— provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5389), H6175 [12JY]

Financial institutions: establish Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committees and provide advice relative to preserving and encouraging minority depository institutions (see H.R. 6186), H5505 [21JN]

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

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 1612), H1755 [21MR]

——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 1475), H1755 [21MR]

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

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

FRS: modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (see H.R. 5059), H1212 [15FE]

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

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

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H10587 [21DE]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H6558 [18JY]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5581 [22JN]

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

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9092 [26SE]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H173 [12JA]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H6042 [10JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1610 [14MR]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H6589 [19JY]

Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7943 [7SE]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H4850 [6JN]

Medicare: ensure providers of services receive adequate payments for acquisition of hematopoietic stem cells (see H.R. 4215), H170 [11JA]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H555 [18JA]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see H.R. 1898), H7871 [5SE]

——— prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see H.R. 1038), H4733 [25MY]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program and Medicare Advantage program to further transparency of payment methodology of pharmacies (see H.R. 1316), H170 [11JA]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H7824 [4SE]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive (see H. Res. 890), H3929 [10MY]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 760), H1341 [1MR]

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4638), H9569 [16NO]

National Day of Civility: designate (see H. Res. 400), H6465 [17JY]

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

National Fishing and Boating Week: designate (see H. Res. 871), H3782 [7MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

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

National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H4733 [25MY]

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

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]

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

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

NIH: research risks posed by dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and urge the FDA to monitor and disclose contaminants in all menstrual hygiene products (see H.R. 2379), H3064 [9AP]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H170 [11JA]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit the conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress (see H.R. 669), H1221 [20FE]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H7735 [31JY]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7729 [26JY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H9416 [2OC]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H6264 [16JY]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8887 [25SE]

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

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H8732 [17SE]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

——— provide protections for amateur and professional athletes (see H.R. 6749), H9436 [16OC]

Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 1960), H6558 [18JY]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see H.R. 1874), H7824 [4SE]

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 1602), H5977 [28JN]

——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H3835 [8MY]

Transportation Security Administration: provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H4210 [17MY]

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

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: reauthorize (see H.R. 5393), H2041 [22MR]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H3979 [15MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7759 [21AU]

Voting: clarify that a State may not use inactivity of voters as the basis for cancelling the registration of such voters in the State on grounds that they have changed residence (see H.R. 6122), H7735 [31JY]

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

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 1044), H7751 [10AU]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H1653 [15MR]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1653 [15MR]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1508 [9MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9449 [26OC]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of the Treasury: require Financial Literacy and Education Commission to establish and publish best practices for teaching financial literacy for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5277), H1607 [14MR]

Financial institutions: specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4746), H82 [9JA]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 806), H3046 [23MR]

Firearms: improve public safety through sensible reforms to firearms regulations (see H.R. 5410), H3049 [26MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of the Treasury: require Financial Literacy and Education Commission to establish and publish best practices for teaching financial literacy for institutions of higher education (H.R. 5277), H1609 [14MR]

Financial institutions: specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (H.R. 4746), H82 [9JA]

Firearms: improve public safety through sensible reforms to firearms regulations (H.R. 5410), H3049 [26MR]

Motions

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6189 [13JY]

Small business: amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), H1640 [15MR]

Remarks

African Americans: tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, E349• [20MR]

Appropriations: making continuing, H622 [22JA]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1869), E428• [10AP]

Columbus, OH: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority recipient of Dept. of HUD Family Unification Program housing voucher grants, E1589• [30NO]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1294, H1305 [27FE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, E1335• [28SE]

Economy: impact of government policies on unequal distribution of wealth and income, E144• [6FE]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, H3130 [11AP]

Financial institutions: place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), H1310, H1311 [27FE]

Financial Literacy Month: observance, H3690 [26AP]

Firearms: gun control, H4277 [21MY]

——— improve public safety through sensible reforms to firearms regulations (H.R. 5410), H4277 [21MY]

FRS: modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (H.R. 5059), H8126, H8127 [12SE]

GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1305 [27FE]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking, H6310 [17JY]

Government regulations: exempt from additional safeguards any mandate that protects children from sexual predators, prevents domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault, or requires a background check for school and other employees, H6189 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), motion to recommit, H6189 [13JY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H622 [22JA]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H9140 [27SE]

Labor unions: importance, E126• [2FE]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, E1431• [19OC]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 715), E126• [2FE]

National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders: anniversary of report identifying racism and segregation as the root cause of civil unrest, E289• [9MR]

National Women’s History Month: observance, E349• [20MR]

SEC: increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H6310 [17JY]

——— review and revise bad actor disqualificiation regulations prior to future increases in offering threshold, H1640 [15MR]

Small business: amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), motion to recommit, H1640 [15MR]

Stroke Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 337), E726• [24MY]

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, E126• [2FE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3382 [17AP]

Veterans Day: observance, E1534• [16NO]

Votes: position on missed, E347• [20MR], E902• [22JN]

Tributes

Kaptur, Representative, E312• [14MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., H15 [8JA]

Walker, Wyatt T., E126• [2FE]

BEATTY, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1295 [25SE]

BEAUCHAMP, JOSH

Remarks in House

Fairless Hills, PA: Conwall-Egan Catholic High School winner of Bucks County High School Seatbelt Challenge, H5367 [21JN]

BEAULIEU, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1167 [21AU]

BEAVER, MICHAEL P.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2505, S2506 [7MY], S2535 [8MY]

BEAVER COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to volunteer efforts to promote Wear Red on Fridays events to honor the military, H5204 [15JN]

Hopewell Township, PA: tribute to street sign to commemorate MIA status of Doyle Lynn, H8881 [25SE]

BEAVER ISLAND, MI

Remarks in House

Beaver Island Water Trail: tribute, E1209 [5SE]

BEAVERSTOCK, JEFFREY U.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

BEAVERTON, MI

Bills and resolutions

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5200 [14JN]

Remarks in House

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office: designate (H.R. 6116), H8248 [13SE], H9395 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office: designate (H.R. 6116), S7064 [15NO]

Reports filed

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 6116), S6387 [28SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6116, Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI, H8248 [13SE]

BECK, DAVID

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5573 [1AU]

BECK, EULA L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1068 [25JY]

BECK, REATA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7046 [15NO]

BECKER, BOB

Remarks in House

Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation: Brotherhood Award recipient, E207 [23FE]

BECKER, MARNA AND JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1420 [16OC]

BECKER’S HOSPITAL REVIEW (publication)

Remarks in House

Sugar Land, TX: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital inclusion in Becker’s Hospital Review (publication) 100 Great Hospitals in America list, E1278 [20SE]

BECKFORD, STEVE

Remarks in House

Yazoo City, MS: tribute to Exclusive Kutz Barber Shop, E372 [26MR]

BEDFORD, AMANDA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2722 [16MY]

BEDFORD, IA

Remarks in House

Iowa State University: anniversary of Taylor County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1130 [7AU]

Noer, Vic: Bedford, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1195 [4SE]

Schuelke, Doris: Bedford, IA, Lioness Club Lioness of the Year award recipient, E1478 [30OC]

BEDFORD, MA

Remarks in House

MITRE Corp.: anniversary, E1703 [20DE]

BEDFORD, PA

Remarks in House

Bedford High School: tribute to girls’ soccer team, H9748 [30NO]

BEDFORD, TX

Remarks in House

Firefighters: tribute to early cancer detection blood testing for firefighters, E152 [7FE]

Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District: tribute to Awards of Excellence recipients and teachers, E361 [22MR]

BEDNARZ, NATASHA

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

BEDNARZYK, CONNOR

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of Connor Bednarzyk, H9139 [27SE]

Tribute, H9139 [27SE]

BEDRIN, MARK

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3390 [7JN]

BEDRIN, MARK D.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7559 [13DE]

BEE CAVE, TX

Remarks in House

Bee Cave Police Dept.: tribute, H8113 [12SE]

BEECH, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Pawtucket, RI: tribute to Pawtucket Police Dept., H4207 [17MY]

BEEHLER, ALEX A.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment, S8055 [2JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

BEFORD, LOGAN

Remarks in House

Red Rocks Community College: tribute to NSF Community College Innovation Challenge finalists, E928 [27JN]

BEHAN, MARK

Remarks in House

Crandall, NY, Public Library: Henry Crandall Award recipient, E1277 [20SE]

BEHAVIORAL AWARENESS TRAINING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5285), H1608 [14MR]

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COVERAGE TRANSPARENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA]

BEIMLER, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9772 [10DE]

BELARUS, REPUBLIC OF

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Trump, S3597 [11JN], H5012 [8JN]

BELCHER, DAVID O.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E934 [27JN]

BELCOURT, ND

Letters

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Richard McCloud, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, S7973 [20DE]

BELGER, VIC

Remarks in House

Creston, IA: Creston High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1347 [28SE]

BELGIUM, KINGDOM OF

Bills and resolutions

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance (see S. Res. 557), S4513 [27JN]

——— support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S295–S297 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Orchestra tour through Europe and Israel, E739 [25MY], E753 [1JN]

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S4720 [28JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Ronald Gidwitz To Be Ambassador to Belgium: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4407 [26JN]

Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to NATO, Support Efforts To Counter Russian Aggression, Commit to Enlargement, and Urge Members To Cooperate at Summit To Strengthen the Alliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 557), S5003 [17JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 557, reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance, S4516 [27JN]

S. Res. 622, support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain, S6060 [6SE]

BELIZE

Remarks in Senate

Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

BELL, DALE

Remarks in House

Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Special Response Team for efforts to assist with search and recovery mission after military aircraft crash in Leflore County, MS, E237 [27FE]

BELL, FREDERICK A.

Remarks in Senate

Massachusetts: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2745 [17MY]

BELL, HERMAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6591 [23JY]

BELL, JEFF

Remarks in House

Tribute, E205 [20FE], E1720 [20DE]

BELL, JULIETTE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5990 [28AU]

BELL, KENNETH D.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6815 [11OC]

BELL, LONNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E493 [18AP]

BELL, MAXINE T.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2034 [10AP]

BELL, PHILLIP W. (WAYNE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1477 [30OC]

BELL, RICHARD, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E263 [6MR]

BELL COUNTY, KY

Remarks in Senate

Floods: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Southeastern Kentucky, S889 [13FE], S1212 [26FE]

BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Kentucky: tribute to college basketball teams, S1325 [5MR]

BELLEFONTE, PA

Remarks in House

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology: landscaping team winners of Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Education Landscape Exhibits competition, H96 [10JA]

Centre County 4-H Robotics Club: tribute to robotics team, H3786 [8MY]

BELLEVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Belleville West High School: tribute to basketball team, H1703 [20MR]

BELLEVILLE, NJ

Bills and resolutions

Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building: designate (see S. 3209), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6626), H7724 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building: designate (S. 3209), H10081 [11DE]

Reports filed

Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building, Belleville, NJ: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3209), S6387 [28SE]

Texts of

S. 3209, Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building, Belleville, NJ, S7063 [15NO], H10082 [11DE]

BELLEVUE, WA

Remarks in House

Odle Middle School: tribute to National Science Bowl team, E1380 [5OC]

BELLINGHAM, WA

Remarks in House

Whatcom Community College: tribute to leadership in cybersecurity education, E1371 [5OC]

BELLINO, STEPHANIE

Remarks in Senate

Duval County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3290 [7JN]

BELLIS, DOUGLASS

Poems

‘‘What Good God Gives to Us We Dimly Know’’, E1453 [26OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1452 [26OC]

BELLOCK, PATTI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E558 [27AP]

BELMAR, NJ

Remarks in Senate

Dr. Walter S. McAfee Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3655), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

Dr. Walter S. McAfee Post Office Building, Belmar, NJ: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3655), S1164 [15FE]

BELMONTE, MONTE

Remarks in House

Massachusetts: tribute to Monte’s March event to benefit Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, H10274 [19DE]

BELOIT, WI

Remarks in House

FDA: approval of domestic production of Moly99 by NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC, E327 [15MR]

BELTRAMO, BENJAMIN M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1429 [19OC]

BENCZKOWSKI, BRIAN A.

Cloture motions

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN], S4858 [10JY]

Letters

Nomination of Brian A. Benczkowski to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: several Senators, S4856 [10JY]

Motions

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: confirmation as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4975 [17JY]

——— nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4854–S4856, S4869 [10JY], S4886, S4894–S4896 [11JY]

——— suitability to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division relative to representation of Alfa Bank JSC in defamation lawsuit concerning possible Russian interference in Presidential election, S4855, S4870 [10JY], S4886 [11JY], S4975 [17JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

BEND, OR

Bills and resolutions

Robert Maxwell VA Clinic: designate (see H.R. 6632), H7724 [26JY]

BENDER, ALEXANDRA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5219 [23JY]

BENDER, BARRY

Remarks in House

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

BENDER, KELLI

Articles and editorials

Southwest and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fly Plane to Puerto Rico To Save 62 Pets and Donate 14,400 Lbs of Supplies, E266 [6MR]

BENDER, REBECCA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H483 [18JA]

BENENATI, JOSEPH J.

Remarks in House

World War II: importance of heart shield Bibles, H3958 [15MY]

BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA (fraternal organization)

Lists

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

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E101 [29JA], E129 [2FE], E202 [16FE], E231 [27FE], E583 [3MY]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno Elks Lodge, E911 [25JN]

Green Bay, WI: anniversary of Green Bay Elks Lodge, E442 [12AP]

Oswego, NY: anniversary of Oswego Elks Lodge 271, E1367 [5OC]

Rome, NY: anniversary of Rome Elks Lodge 96, H1468 [7MR]

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

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S1161 [15FE]

BENIN, REPUBLIC OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Patricia Mahoney To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

BENITEZ, MARIA L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1715 [20DE]

BENJAMIN-FINK, NICOLE

Remarks in House

Conservation Beyond Borders (organization): tribute, E334 [19MR]

BENNET, LERONE, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E196 [15FE]

BENNET, MICHAEL F. (a Senator from Colorado)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4416, S4418, S4427, S4438, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4454 [26JN], S4515, S4653, S4685, S4686 [27JN], S4714, S4748, S4767 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3326, S3373, S3385 [7JN], S3625, S3627, S3629, S3635, S3636, S3711, S3722 [11JN], S3908, S3923 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5767, S5781 [21AU], S5855 [22AU], S5900 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5273, S5275, S5304, S5308 [24JY], S5386, S5388 [25JY], S5437 [26JY], S5461 [30JY], S5502, S5521 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1482 [7MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4039, S4054, S4057 [19JN], S4325 [21JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1076 [14FE]

Appointments

Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE]

Articles and editorials

Companies Go Green on Their Own Steam, Cassandra Sweet, Wall Street Journal, S5896 [23AU]

Laura Bush—Separating Children From Their Parents at the Border ‘Breaks My Heart’, Laura Bush, Washington (DC) Post, S4250 [19JN]

Trump Retreats on Separating Families, but Thousands Will Remain Apart, Michael D. Shear, Abby Goodnough and Maggie Haberman, New York (NY) Times, S4300 [20JN]

U.S. Has More Climate Skeptics Than Anywhere Else on Earth—Blame the GOP, Amanda Erickson, Washington (DC) Post, S5896 [23AU]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S6059 [6SE]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 567), S4735 [28JN]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of the Census: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5518 [31JY]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S2969 [4JN]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see S. 2164), S6143 [12SE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S4036 [19JN]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2485 [26AP]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Colleges and universities: establish commission to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see S. 2138), S6732 [9OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see S. 1539), S1875 [21MR]

——— provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5107 [19JY]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S5066 [18JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: collect, integrate, and link data on impacts of covered conservation practices on enhancing crop yields, soil health, and otherwise reducing risk and improving farm and ranch profitability (see S. 2487), S3294 [7JN]

——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network (see S. 2712), S2321 [19AP]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2322 [19AP]

——— provide grants for access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas (see S. 1676), S1317 [1MR]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2775 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see S. 3408), S6038 [5SE]

——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6142 [12SE]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— provide for teacher, principal, and other school leader quality enhancement (see S. 3340), S5582 [1AU]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

——— support innovative, evidence-based approaches in postsecondary education, encourage open educational resources, allow pay for success initiatives, and provide additional evaluation authority (see S. 3294), S5423 [26JY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to lease underused facilities of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see S. 3618), S6964 [14NO]

——— establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy industry, including solar, wind, cybersecurity, and other low-carbon emissions sectors or zero-emissions sectors of the energy industry (see S. 3088), S4035 [19JN]

——— establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S7357 [6DE]

——— provide Federal financial assistance to States to implement State energy security plans (see S. 3676), S7241 [29NO]

——— provide physical and cyber security assistance to electric utilities in areas with fewer resources due to size or region and report on vulnerabilities in electricity distribution systems (see S. 3677), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see S. 2516), S1452 [7MR]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S1287 [28FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S3952 [14JN]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S5584 [1AU]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see S. 1328), S2774 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7357 [6DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program for providing portable benefits to eligible workers (see S. 1251), S4281 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the site known as ‘‘Amache’’ in Colorado (see S. 2870), S2725 [16MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see S. 2501), S1378 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S3760 [12JN]

——— require that broadband conduits be installed as a part of certain highway construction projects (see S. 2381), S1380 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless veterans (see S. 112), S3035 [6JN]

——— establish a registry to ensure Armed Forces members who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on military installations receive information on such exposure (see S. 2719), S2992 [5JN]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see S. 3777), S7927 [19DE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 339), S4369 [25JN]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 2940), S2877 [23MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3906 [13JN]

Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S6144 [12SE]

——— allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see S. 3032), S3293 [7JN]

——— decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S7386 [10DE]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 496), S2485 [26AP]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (see S. 3312), S5585 [1AU]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

——— reaffirm final determination relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles (see S. 2643), S2040 [10AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FAA: prohibit use of unauthorized unmanned aircrafts over wildfires (see S. 3132), S4410 [26JN]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

FDA: modify outdated drug labels to reflect new evidence relevant to the drug and its use (see S. 3519), S6355 [27SE]

——— provide for accelerated approval of non-opioid or non-addictive pain medications and treatments for substance use disorders (see S. 2669), S2141 [16AP]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S2013 [9AP]

Federal agencies and departments: expand use and administration of data to facilitate transparency, effective governance, and innovation (see S. 760), S2836 [22MY]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see S. 2274), S7790 [18DE]

FEMA: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S6190 [17SE]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see S. 793), S6189 [17SE]

Forest Service: reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund (see S. 2811), S2594 [9MY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5992 [28AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

GAO: study and report on State Medicaid agencies’ options relative to distribution of substance use disorder treatment medications (see S. 2909), S2835 [22MY]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S1686 [13MR]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S6542 [4OC]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 281), S7242 [29NO]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5067 [18JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S3983 [18JN]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S6060 [6SE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S614 [5FE]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6771 [10OC]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S2794 [21MY]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: streamline enrollment of certain providers and suppliers across State lines to facilitate access to out-of-State pediatric care for children and their families (see S. 2415), S875 [12FE]

Medicare: remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 3768), S7790 [18DE]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S6278 [24SE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5694 [16AU]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 639), S6224 [18SE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S5362 [25JY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (see S. Res. 671), S6770 [10OC]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC]

NIH: study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see S. 3286), S5423 [26JY]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (see S. Res. 475), S2262 [18AP]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 395), S704 [7FE]

——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 392), S651 [6FE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see S. 1106), S468 [23JA]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see S. 2324), S1244 [27FE]

——— require issuers to disclose certain activities relative to climate change (see S. 3481), S6818 [11OC]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see S. 1364), S254 [17JA]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see S. 337), S6224 [18SE]

Taxation: provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals (see S. 3636), S7050 [15NO]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6771 [10OC]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S2518 [7MY] (see S. 2823), S2644 [14MY]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (see S. Res. 414), S1243 [27FE]

——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S5361 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Colorado: designate certain land in San Miguel, Ouray, and San Juan Counties as wilderness and designate certain special management areas (see S. 2721), S2321 [19AP]

Congress: eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering (see S. 3123), S4368 [25JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow emerging carbon utilization technologies to access loan guarantees, research programs, and rural development loans and encourage advancement of such technologies (see S. 2997), S2991 [5JN]

——— establish Soil Health Initiative and Cover Crop Pilot Program (see S. 2989), S2991 [5JN]

——— include energy storage as renewable energy under Rural Energy for America Program (see S. 2993), S2991 [5JN]

——— provide that cybersecurity and electric grid security improvements are eligible for Rural Utility Service financing (see S. 2991), S2991 [5JN]

Dept. of Labor: award grants to organizations for provision of transition assistance to Armed Forces members who are separated, retired, or discharged and spouses of such members (see S. 3310), S5518 [31JY]

Foreign trade: limit increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and European Union and improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security (see S. 3230), S5066 [18JY]

Forest Service: designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas in White River National Forest along the Continental Divide in Colorado (see S. 2337), S500 [24JA]

Lobbyists: strengthen registration process, require strategic advisors in support of lobbying to register, regulate solicitation or provision of campaign contributions, and prevent foreign agents from lobbying (see S. 3274), S5360 [25JY]

Medicare: require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see S. 2460), S1243 [27FE]

Pike National Historic Trail: provide for a study (see S. 2876), S2773 [17MY]

SEC: provide jurisdiction over crowdfunding vehicles (see S. 3213), S4965 [16JY]

Veterans: modify requirements for applications for construction of State home facilities to increase maximum percentage of nonveterans allowed to be treated at such facilities (see S. 3184), S4843 [9JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, S263 [17JA]

Climate: impact of rollback of regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants on climate change, S5895 [23AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4494 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7423 [11DE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence industries, S4328 [21JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S4328 [21JN]

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Trump administration, S6130 [12SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4328 [21JN]

EPA: proposed regulations allowing States more authority in creating plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants, S5895 [23AU]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S262 [17JA]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S4249–S4251 [19JN], S4300 [20JN]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6553 [4OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6553 [4OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (S. 896), S5895 [23AU]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S4328 [21JN]

Sessions, Attorney General: assessment of tenure, S5896 [23AU]

Trump, President: Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4300 [20JN]

Tributes

Hogan, Kathleen, S7921 [19DE]

Webb, Wilma and Wellington, S1218• [26FE]

BENNETT, KANYA

Letters

Citizens’ Right To Know Act, H3793 [8MY]

BENNETT, KIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1588 [30NO]

BENNETT, LINDA L.M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E738 [25MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3291 [7JN]

BENNETT, MARK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E956 [29JN]

BENNETT, MARK J.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]

Motions

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S4829, S4835, S4837 [9JY], S4857, S4858 [10JY]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4837 [9JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2622 [10MY]

BENNETT, NANCY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1561 [27NO]

BENNINGTON (VT) BANNER

Articles and editorials

Sears Ranked 6th in Productivity for U.S. State Senators, S5827 [22AU]

BENSALEM, PA

Remarks in House

Bensalem High School: tribute to baseball team, H5204 [15JN]

——— tribute to industrial design class students for building a snow sled for the blind, H3161 [12AP]

BENSON, CHARLIE R. AND ORA L. WHITE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E369 [26MR]

BENSON, DENAE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5219 [23JY]

BENSON, WENDY

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

BENT METAL CUSTOMS (business)

Remarks in House

Lansdale, PA, Council: Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]

BENTLEY, JOHN H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E246 [1MR]

BENTON, KY

Remarks in House

Crime: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims, and offer condolences to their families, H655 [29JA]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims, and offer condolences to their families, S530 [29JA]

——— condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims and offer condolences to their families, S445 [23JA], S477, S481 [24JA]

BENTON COUNTY, WA

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: convey certain land along the Columbia River to the Tri-Cities area of Washington, H4676 [23MY]

Richland, WA: Laser Interferometer Gravitational Observatory named an American Physical Society historic site, H6178 [13JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

BENTON RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3554 [25AP]

BENZONELLI-BURDEN, HEIDI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1513 [13NO]

BERA, AMI (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1196 [15FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4675 [23MY]

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H10170 [12DE]

Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service (see H.R. 7238), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H583 [19JA]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]

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

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H7824 [4SE]

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

Dept. of Commerce: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H1653 [15MR]

Dept. of HHS: direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H9153 [27SE]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H4850 [6JN]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1267 [26FE]

Dept. of HUD: meet the needs of homeless children, youth, and families, and honor assessments and priorities of local communities (see H.R. 1511), H7732 [27JY]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1442 [6MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1478 [7MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H7728 [26JY]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H7756 [17AU]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1729 [20MR]

Eximbank: revise statutory quorum requirement for Board of Directors (see H.R. 4007), H625 [22JA]

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

FDA: ensure eligible product developers have competitive access to approved drugs and licensed biological products to enable development and testing of new products (see H.R. 2051), H9152 [27SE]

Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H1335 [27FE]

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

——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see H.R. 2670), H1267 [26FE]

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

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

——— ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see H.R. 5273), H8886 [25SE]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5760), H4210 [17MY]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8732 [17SE]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6916), H9089 [26SE]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H903 [6FE]

Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H583 [19JA]

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H7728 [26JY]

Health care professionals: improve and expand training for future and current physicians and mid-level health care providers on treating pain and prescribing opioids (see H. Con. Res. 136), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9758 [30NO]

House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]

——— prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H8739 [20SE]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5201 [14JN]

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

India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6506), H7685 [25JY]

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

——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H9668 [27NO]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H19 [8JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3707 [26AP]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7943 [7SE]

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

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H4850 [6JN]

——— establish a Community-Based Institutional Special Needs Plan demonstration program to target home and community-based care to eligible beneficiaries (see H.R. 4006), H7728 [26JY]

——— modernize physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models (see H.R. 4206), H10512 [20DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 5997), H7743 [3AU]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9444 [23OC]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H3444 [18AP]

New Zealand: include in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by New Zealand (see H.R. 3324), H737 [2FE]

NSF: support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education research focused on early childhood (see H.R. 3397), H1127 [13FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H4728 [24MY]

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

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8739 [20SE]

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

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

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 189), H3211 [12AP]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Space policy: provide for authorization and supervision of nongovernmental space activities (see H.R. 2809), H3507 [24AP]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Taxation: allow certain kinds of insurance and health care for individuals allowed a deduction for contributions to a health savings account (see H.R. 6128), H5224 [15JN]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see H.R. 5516), H3315 [13AP]

——— provide for flexible giving accounts (see H.R. 6616), H7723 [26JY]

——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see H.R. 365), H3096 [10AP]

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

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H3148 [11AP]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H584 [19JA]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H3148 [11AP]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1508 [9MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8886 [25SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H8886 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: provide additional reimbursement to schools with a breakfast after the bell program (see H.R. 6934), H9149 [27SE]

Dept. of Education: provide for job training Federal Pell Grants and increase support for working students (see H.R. 6935), H9150 [27SE]

Dept. of HHS: improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (see H.R. 6571), H7722 [26JY]

Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (see H.R. 5624), H3705 [26AP]

Korean Peninsula: direct Director of National Intelligence to report on anticipated impact of altering U.S. force posture (see H.R. 6570), H7722 [26JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: align open enrollment periods for Exchange plans with deadline for filing Federal income tax returns (see H.R. 5625), H3705 [26AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for health insurance costs of eligible retirees (see H.R. 6936), H9150 [27SE]

——— improve health savings accounts (see H.R. 6937), H9150 [27SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: provide additional reimbursement to schools with a breakfast after the bell program (H.R. 6934), H9152 [27SE]

Dept. of Education: provide for job training Federal Pell Grants and increase support for working students (H.R. 6935), H9152 [27SE]

Dept. of HHS: improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (H.R. 6571), H7726 [26JY]

Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (H.R. 5624), H3706 [26AP]

Korean Peninsula: direct Director of National Intelligence to report on anticipated impact of altering U.S. force posture (H.R. 6570), H7725 [26JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: align open enrollment periods for Exchange plans with deadline for filing Federal income tax returns (H.R. 5625), H3706 [26AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for health insurance costs of eligible retirees (H.R. 6936), H9152 [27SE]

——— improve health savings accounts (H.R. 6937), H9152 [27SE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H562, H563 [19JA]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1196 [15FE]

——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196 [15FE]

Dept. of Education: inform college students of anticipated monthly payments for any income-driven student loan repayment plans for which they are eligible as part of annual counseling process, H7858 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7858 [5SE]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), H7842, H7843 [5SE]

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

Mather, CA: anniversary of Mather Field, E1245• [13SE]

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

Sacramento County, CA: anniversary of Cordova Recreation and Park District, E1035• [19JY]

Sacramento Groundwater Authority: anniversary, E1413• [16OC]

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society: anniversary, E14• [9JA]

Space policy: provide for authorization and supervision of nongovernmental space activities (H.R. 2809), H3485, H3487 [24AP]

University of California, Davis: anniversary of School of Medicine, E1201• [5SE]

WEAVE Inc.: anniversary, E133• [5FE]

Tributes

Gaba, Jean, E831• [13JN]

Roscoe, Rob, E559• [27AP]

BERAN, NANCY

Remarks in House

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846 [14JN]

BERAN, PAUL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5912 [23AU]

BERDOU, PAMELA

Remarks in House

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846 [14JN]

BERELS, CHRISTINA

Remarks in House

Michigan: tribute to 10th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winners, H4141 [17MY]

BEREN, PHYLLIS

Articles and editorials

Children on the Border, E944 [28JN]

BERENSTE, DANIELA A.

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E433 [11AP]

BERETTA-PERIK, ELIZABETH

Appointments

Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, H7762 [24AU]

BERGMAN, JACK (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4125 [16MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5984 [3JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H405 [16JA]

Armed Forces: require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4954), H902 [6FE]

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

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5200 [14JN]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H785 [5FE]

Crime: provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to grants and loans for evidence-based substance use disorder treatment services in rural areas (see H.R. 3566), H3343 [16AP]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5581 [22JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: oppose detention and possible removal of Iraqi Chaldean Christians (see H. Res. 824), H3209 [12AP]

——— prohibit funding to frontline operational components for procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria (see H.R. 5574), H3441 [18AP]

——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H7943 [7SE]

Dept. of Justice: secure urgent resources vital to Indian victims of crime (see H.R. 4608), H1342 [1MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7729 [26JY]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H4243 [18MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish Revitalize Rural America Grant Program (see H.R. 5016), H3148 [11AP]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H6042 [10JY]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3707 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify treatment of certain surviving spouses under contracting goals and preferences (see H.R. 5044), H1211 [15FE]

——— conduct outreach to veterans on effect of certain delayed payments of claims for emergency medical care and submit to Congress an annual report on such delayed payments (see H.R. 5500), H5201 [14JN]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1653 [15MR]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]

——— establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 5864), H6264 [16JY]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 5538), H3396 [17AP]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H3743 [27AP]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H3576 [25AP]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H4139 [16MY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5507 [21JN]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H3397 [17AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H9449 [26OC]

FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H4981 [7JN]

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see H.R. 6835), H9092 [26SE]

——— require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1339), H9821 [10DE]

——— require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H170 [11JA]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3931 [10MY]

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

Great Lakes Week: designate (see H. Res. 868), H4210 [17MY]

Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (see H.R. 6013), H4848 [6JN]

Immigration: admit Canadian retirees who own or lease a home in the U.S. as long-term visitors for purpose of travel or recreation (see H.R. 3513), H9668 [27NO]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7871 [5SE]

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

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2723), H584 [19JA]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 502), H8171 [12SE]

Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H7688 [25JY]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3743 [27AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H2043 [22MR]

Members of Congress: suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4870), H582 [19JA]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H4849 [6JN]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H7728 [26JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3798), H3444 [18AP]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H6112 [11JY]

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]

——— include contracts awarded to veteran-owned small businesses in limitations relative to subcontracting (see H.R. 5494), H3209 [12AP]

Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (see H.R. 6020), H4848 [6JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5507 [21JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5507 [21JN]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for placing in service qualified broadband property to expand the level of broadband service in a qualified rural census tract (see H.R. 6871), H8883 [25SE]

——— impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 4131), H584 [19JA]

U.S. Geological Survey: perform a nationwide survey of perfluorinated compounds (see H.R. 7284), H10169 [12DE]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3708 [26AP]

Wildlife: support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce spread and prevalence of the disease (see H.R. 4454), H4210 [17MY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5507 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adopt certain strategies for preventive colorectal screenings for veterans (see H.R. 6581), H7722 [26JY]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (see H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (see H.R. 5215), H1500 [8MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: enact as law certain regulations relative to the taking of double-crested cormorants to reduce depredation at aquaculture facilities and protect public resources (see H.R. 6302), H5986 [3JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adopt certain strategies for preventive colorectal screenings for veterans (H.R. 6581), H7726 [26JY]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (H.R. 5215), H1502 [8MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: enact as law certain regulations relative to the taking of double-crested cormorants to reduce depredation at aquaculture facilities and protect public resources (H.R. 6302), H5987 [3JY]

Remarks

Alpena, MI: tribute to Alpena Hockey Association girls’ hockey team, E462• [13AP]

Beaver Island, MI: tribute to Beaver Island Water Trail, E1209• [5SE]

Bessemer, MI: tribute to Michigan Economic Development Corp., Redevelopment Ready Communities program certification, E1367• [5OC]

Boyne City, MI: anniversary of Boyne District Library, E518• [24AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3183 [12AP]

Corey, Zachary J.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E960• [3JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4125 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4295 [22MY]

——— express that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose a risk to national security and call for Congress to pass defense-related appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year, H6165 [12JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H4045 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), H5616 [25JN]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H4045 [16MY]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary, H9800 [10DE]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (H.R. 5418), H4257 [21MY]

——— improve provision of adult day health care services for veterans (S. 324), H1514 [13MR]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials, H9800 [10DE]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (H.R. 5215), H4256 [21MY]

——— provide documents on oversight of Electronic Health Record Modernization Program to ensure medical records are available electronically and are easily transferrable between medical facilities, H9800 [10DE]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), H9800 [10DE]

Eno, Susan: Michigan Bankers Association Banker of the Year award recipient, E464• [13AP]

GAO: study agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by Indian tribes on tribal lands, H4125 [16MY]

Hawes, Charles: Michigan Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1159• [17AU]

Hawkins, Benjamin M.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1306• [26SE]

Huff, Blake K.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1306• [26SE]

Mallon, Karen M.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E960• [3JY]

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

National Bible Week: observance, H9679 [28NO]

Petoskey, MI: anniversary of Nehemiah Project, E1161• [17AU]

Pickford, MI: Pickford Community Library winner of Scholastic Inc., Summer Reading Challenge, E1425• [19OC]

Religion: importance and impact of Bible on individuals and on development of American culture, H9679 [28NO]

Reserve Officers Association of the U.S.: anniversary of national headquarters building, E380• [29MR]

Sault Ste. Marie, MI: anniversary, E687• [18MY]

——— anniversary of International I-500 Snowmobile Race, E114• [30JA]

Smith, Marsha J.: Michigan Community Service Commission Lifetime Humanitarian Award recipient, E764• [5JN]

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

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

Tippy Dam: anniversary, E962• [3JY]

Traverse City, MI: tribute to Cherry Capital Airport K-9, Piper, E53• [17JA]

Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy: accreditation by Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1476• [30OC]

Votes: position on missed, E255• [5MR], E902• [22JN]

Wood, Elaine: Traverse City, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E54• [17JA]

Tributes

Broz, Marko, E1082• [26JY]

Cookman, Torrey, E54• [17JA]

Emerson, Tom, E660• [16MY]

Farrington, James, E1392• [12OC]

Frykberg, Randy and Diane, E302• [13MR]

Graham, Randy, E441• [12AP]

Joyce, William K., E1510• [13NO]

Moehl, Richard L., E1202• [5SE]

Snyder, John, E1516• [13NO]

Sugrue, Dennis P., E1090• [26JY]

Valley, Lowell E., E664• [16MY]

Vidlund, Tristen, E54• [17JA]

Wunsch, Joshua, E663• [16MY]

BERGSMA, HEATHER

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to participation, H741 [5FE]

BERGSTEIN, LILLIAN

Remarks in House

Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E473 [16AP]

BERKELEY, CA

Remarks in House

University of California, Berkeley: anniversary, E538 [25AP]

——— tribute to student analysis of impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provision relative to institutions of higher education tax-free tuition waivers and efforts to secure removal of such provision, E36 [11JA]

BERKHEIMER, RUSSELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E628 [10MY]

BERKOVITZ, DAN M.

Remarks in Senate

CFTC: nomination, S6007 [28AU]

Reports filed

Nomination to the CFTC: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S5516 [31JY]

BERKS COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Reading (PA) Eagle: anniversary, H574 [19JA]

BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MA

Bills and resolutions

FCC: move Berkshire County, MA, from the Albany, NY, television market into the Springfield, MA, market in order to provide carriage of television stations covering Massachusetts news (see S. 3524), S6356 [27SE]

BERLIN, VT

Remarks in House

Wayside Restaurant: anniversary, E1058 [24JY]

BERNAL, ARIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E233 [27FE]

BERNDT, RICHARD O.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7082 [26NO]

BERNS, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1480 [8MR]

BERNSTEIN, BETSY

Remarks in House

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

BERNSTEIN, ROBIN S.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4402 [26JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Dominican Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4402 [26JN]

BERRY, ADAM

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7521 [12DE]

BERRY, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Jackson Lee, Representative: tribute to staff, E525 [24AP]

BERRY, BRENT

Remarks in House

Harrisonburg, VA: tribute to Brent Berry Food Drive, E292 [9MR]

BERRY, CHARLES

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4290 [22MY]

BERRY, DEBBIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1591 [3DE]

BERRY, ISAAC

Remarks in House

Yarmouth, MA: tribute to grave marking of Isaac Berry at Woodside Cemetery, E973 [6JY]

BERRY, RANDY W.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4874 [10JY]

BERTEAU, GLEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1694 [20DE]

BERTONE, LORENCE M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3597 [11JN]

BERTRAM, BENTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10191 [13DE]

BERTRAM, KENNETH A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2068 [11AP]

BERTUZZI, STEFANO

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8784 [25SE]

BESCHLOSS, MICHAEL

Excerpts

‘‘Presidential Courage’’, H3753 [7MY]

BESKO, DONNA SAUERS

Remarks in House

Donna Sauers Besko Post Office, Lake Odessa, MI: designate (H.R. 1850), H10080 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Donna Sauers Besko Post Office, Lake Odessa, MI: designate (H.R. 1850), S7897 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 1850, Donna Sauers Besko Post Office, Lake Odessa, MI, H10080 [11DE]

BESPOKE GROUP, LLC

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1345 [28SE]

BESSEMER, MI

Remarks in House

Michigan Economic Development Corp.: tribute to Redevelopment Ready Communities program certification, E1367 [5OC]

BEST, LIANE

Remarks in House

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

BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL (organization)

Remarks in House

Katy, TX: tribute to Seven Lakes High School chapter, E1126 [7AU]

Miami, FL: tribute to Best Buddies International (organization) 5k walk, H1703 [20MR]

BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY, INC.

Remarks in House

Salvation Army: Spirit of Christmas Award recipient, E588 [7MY], E717 [23MY]

BETHEL, AK

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: anniversary of Alaska Community Health Aide Program, S7986 [20DE]

BETHEL, ERIK

Reports filed

Nomination To Be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

BETHESDA, MD

Remarks in Senate

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: tribute to being named first ‘‘National Stop the Bleed Campus’’, S7045 [15NO]

BETHUNE, MARY McLEOD

Remarks in Senate

Florida: decision to place statue of Mary McLeod Bethune in the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall, S1685 [13MR]

BETHUNE, SC

Bills and resolutions

Kershaw County, SC: National Civic League All-American City designee (see H. Res. 1002), H6463 [17JY]

BETRO, DOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5510 [22JN]

BETTER ACCESS TO TECHNICAL TRAINING, LEARNING, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (BATTLE) FOR SERVICEMEMBERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2748), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 4954), H902 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4954), H787 [6FE]

BETTER DAYS 2020 (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Women: recognize centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, designate Salt Lake City, UT, as western center of commemoration, and commend Better Days 2020 (see H. Res. 1105), H9406 [28SE]

BETTER LIFE IN RECOVERY (nonprofit organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1211 [5SE]

BETTER PAIN MANAGEMENT THROUGH BETTER DATA ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5473), H5030–H5032 [12JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5473, provisions, H5031 [12JN]

BETTER UTILIZATION OF INVESTMENTS LEADING TO DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) ACT

Letters

OPIC support for regional projects in the Caucasus that exclude Armenia from participation or benefit: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]

OPIC transfer of Environmental and Social Policy Statement to U.S. International Development Finance Corp., relative to greenhouse gas policy: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]

Provisions: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6331 [17JY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6330 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5105), H6320–H6333 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5105) (H. Rept. 115–814), H6110 [11JY]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2463), S4512 [27JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5105, provisions, H6320–H6330 [17JY]

BETTICE, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1556 [27NO]

BETTY-OWENS, LIZ

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival, H5195 [14JN]

BEVERLY, KENDRA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1131 [7AU]

BEVIER, MO

Bills and resolutions

SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office: designate (see H.R. 5475), H3146 [11AP]

Remarks in House

SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office: designate (H.R. 5475), H10080 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office: designate (H.R. 5475), S7897 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5475, SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office, Bevier, MO, H10081 [11DE]

BEVILL, EDDIE

Prayers

House of Representatives, H4857 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4857 [7JN]

BEYER, DAVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E646 [15MY]

BEYER, DONALD S., JR. (a Representative from Virginia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4616 [23MY], H4706 [24MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6459, H6460 [17JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4926, H4934 [7JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3670 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3670 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3936 [11MY]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3148 [11AP]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H10211 [13DE]

Appropriations: making continuing (see H.R. 4874), H624 [22JA]

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

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H7724 [26JY]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H583 [19JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9432 [12OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H3060 [5AP]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H4210 [17MY]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

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

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

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 1832), H1543 [13MR]

Classified information: limit access to classified information by Federal employees until such employees have obtained permanent security clearances (see H.R. 5057), H1342 [1MR]

Clean the Bay Day: support efforts and goals (see H. Res. 912), H4729 [24MY]

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

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

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

——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H9539 [15NO]

——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8732 [17SE]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see H.R. 4999), H3444 [18AP]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3060 [5AP]

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

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8107 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish the Transition to Independence demonstration program to provide bonuses to States that move people with disabilities out of segregated work settings and into competitive integrated employment (see H.R. 4931), H783 [5FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H19 [8JA]

Dept. of HUD: establish pass-through lease arrangements for uninhabitable dwelling units (see H.R. 5602), H4210 [17MY]

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

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H733 [30JA]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H8886 [25SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H1729 [20MR]

Dept. of State: certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (see H.R. 4391), H405 [16JA]

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

Dept. of the Interior: provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H133 [10JA]

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H3059 [5AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H975 [7FE]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H3576 [25AP]

Disasters: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H7743 [3AU]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1729 [20MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4777 [5JN]

Drugs: limit application of Federal laws to distribution and consumption of marijuana (see H.R. 1227), H404 [16JA]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H625 [22JA]

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

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

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

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

——— ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (see H.R. 6644), H7743 [3AU]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7743 [3AU]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1227 [23FE]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

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

Eximbank: revise statutory quorum requirement for Board of Directors (see H.R. 4007), H170 [11JA]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

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

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H9574 [20NO]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H1342 [1MR]

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

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

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1884), H7688 [25JY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H9467 [6NO]

Financial institutions: restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 790), H6464 [17JY]

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

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5760), H4850 [6JN]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H6111 [11JY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5507 [21JN]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H478 [17JA]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7870 [5SE]

——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H9574 [20NO]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7943 [7SE]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]

——— express that the ‘‘Brooke Rule’’ is essential to ensuring affordable rent levels for families receiving Federal rental assistance (see H. Res. 886), H4733 [25MY]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5649 [25JN]

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

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H173 [12JA]

Internet: protect consumers from deceptive practices by online hotel reservation booking sites and direct the FTC to simplify its complaint reporting system and study impact of fraud on consumers (see H.R. 2495), H9436 [16OC]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.J. Res. 145), H10338 [19DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Law enforcement officers: require uniformed Federal police officers to wear body cameras and have dashboard cameras in marked vehicles (see H.R. 7156), H9568 [16NO]

Medicare: count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1421), H5094 [12JN]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H3059 [5AP]

Members of Congress: permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9569 [16NO]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 547), H9691 [28NO]

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

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 2584), H6264 [16JY]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H1075 [8FE]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 4306), H3397 [17AP]

National Suicide Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1067), H8726 [13SE]

Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see H.R. 7127), H10170 [12DE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9449 [26OC]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H4733 [25MY]

Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (see H.R. 5636), H3705 [26AP]

Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 1295), H4981 [7JN]

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

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

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H1543 [13MR]

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

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: exclude privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements (see H.R. 6021), H8172 [12SE]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H5094 [12JN]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

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

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H3211 [12AP]

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

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4777 [5JN]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4777 [5JN]

Taxation: encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7728 [26JY]

——— provide an employer credit for increasing wages (see H.R. 6648), H7734 [31JY]

Telecommunications: require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9449 [26OC]

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

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see H.R. 4271), H9821 [10DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect grizzly bear populations (see H.R. 3894), H629 [25JA]

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

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H8172 [12SE]

Voting: protect, improve, and modernize (see H.R. 893), H10170 [12DE]

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

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

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1653 [15MR]

——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H9443 [23OC]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4777 [5JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

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

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

Firearms: require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 7274), H10169 [12DE]

Mount Cleator: designate (see H.R. 7367), H10510 [20DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (H.R. 4889), H677 [29JA]

Dept. of Education: prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (H.R. 7124), H9526 [14NO]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (H.R. 4827), H554 [18JA]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (H.R. 4961), H975 [7FE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (H.R. 5391), H2042 [22MR]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (H.R. 7368), H10511 [20DE]

Firearms: require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (H.R. 7274), H10170 [12DE]

Mount Cleator: designate (H.R. 7367), H10511 [20DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (H.R. 7232), H9820 [10DE]

Remarks

Alexandria, VA: anniversary of Alexandria Harmonizers a cappella chorus, E1449• [23OC]

——— anniversary of Prince Hall Universal Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Masons, E146• [6FE]

Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Halls Hill Fire Station No. 8, E825• [12JN]

——— anniversary of Joe’s Place Pizza and Pasta (business), E455• [13AP]

Biomedical Engineering Society: recognize anniversary and role of Whitaker Foundation in its development, E1157• [17AU]

Carlson, Teresa: Institute for Excellence in Sales Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E827• [12JN]

Christian Relief Services, Inc.: tribute, E1287• [25SE]

Climate: effects of climate change, H31 [9JA]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development funding, H4934, H4935, H4936 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6459, H6460 [17JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4926, H4927, H4928, H4934, H4935, H4936 [7JN]

EPA: funding, H1201 [15FE]

——— prohibit exemption from water quality permitting requirements for pollution discharges from agricultural, ranching, or forestry lands under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6459 [17JY]

——— require permit for certain discharges of dredged or fill material, H4926, H4927, H4928 [7JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3670 [26AP]

——— revise National Capital Region helicopter flight paths and issue new official helicopter paths at higher altitudes, H3670 [26AP]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Hollin Hall Village neighborhood, E1160• [17AU]

MITRE Corp.: anniversary, E1716• [20DE]

Shull, Keri: Institute for Excellence in Sales Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award recipient, E827• [12JN]

Stracuzzi, Gina: Institute for Excellence in Sales Sales Member of the Year Award recipient, E827• [12JN]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9543, H9549 [16NO]

Votes: position on missed, H512• [18JA], H832•, H834• [6FE]

Water: prohibit repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6460 [17JY]

Tributes

Eggleston, Carl, H3751 [7MY]

Hamlin, Leonard L., Sr., E269• [7MR]

Manchio, Lawrence, E525• [24AP]

Prasad, Channavajjala M., E1213• [6SE]

Shank, Matthew D., E613• [9MY]

Stankiewicz, Robert G., E323• [15MR]

Thompson, David W., E671• [17MY]

Way, William W., E641• [15MY]

BHARGAVA, ANURIMA

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H10086 [11DE]

BHIMANI, BELLA

Addresses

Gun Control, E624 [10MY]

BHUTAN, KINGDOM OF

Remarks in House

Onondaga County, NY: anniversary of arrival of Bhutanese refugee community, E822 [12JN]

BIANCHI, EASTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E844 [14JN]

BIBI, ASIA

Remarks in House

Pakistan: call for release of Asia Bibi and protection of her and her family and urge legal reforms relative to blasphemy and tolerance of religious minorities, E1531 [16NO]

BICYCLES

Bills and resolutions

Wilderness areas: allow local Federal officials to determine the manner in which nonmotorized transportation methods may be used (see S. 2877), S2773 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Less Cancer (organization): tribute to ‘‘Split the Mitt’’ Bike Ride, E852 [15JN]

Mercy Pedalers, Inc.: anniversary, E1268 [20SE]

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity (organization): tribute to Journey of Hope cyclists, E1137 [10AU]

University of Arkansas at Little Rock: tribute to bike-sharing program, E1138 [10AU]

Reports filed

Permit Use of Bicycles, Wheelchairs, Strollers, and Game Carts in Wilderness Areas: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1349) (H. Rept. 115–1032), H9567 [16NO]

BIDDEFORD, ME

Remarks in Senate

Biddeford Regional Center of Technology: anniversary, S6494 [3OC]

Maine: anniversary of Biddeford Savings Bank, S1450 [7MR]

BIDDLE, CRAIG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1520 [14NO]

BIDDLE, DON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E235 [27FE]

BIDEN, JOSEPH R., JR. (a former Vice President of the United States)

Articles and editorials

Foreign Dark Money Is Threatening American Democracy, S7463 [12DE]

BIEL, MARK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6354 [27SE]

BIER, DAVID

Articles and editorials

House GOP Bill Cuts Legal Immigration by 1.4 Million Over 20 Years, H5486 [21JN]

BIERI, BETTINA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1346 [28SE]

BIG BEAR, CA

Remarks in House

Bremer, Carol and Don: Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation Humanitarian Award recipients, E1182 [28AU]

BIG BEAR LAND EXCHANGE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5513), H9774, H9775 [10DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5513) (H. Rept. 115–996), H9459 [30OC]

Texts of

H.R. 5513, provisions, H9774 [10DE]

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA (organization)

Remarks in House

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County (organization): tribute to mentorship programs, H1131 [14FE]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (organization): anniversary, E1491 [2NO]

Tribute, H487 [18JA]

BIG HORN COUNTY, WY

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: protect and ensure multiple use and public access to public lands in Wyoming per request of respective counties (see H.R. 6939), H9150 [27SE]

Reports filed

Restoring Local Input and Access to Public Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6939) (H. Rept. 115–1092), H10509 [20DE]

BIG LAKE, MN

Remarks in House

Monticello, MN: tribute to Monticello High School teachers and first responders for saving student’s life with automated external defibrillator, H3841 [9MY]

BIGGHAM, DWAYNE, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5451 [30JY]

BIGGS, ANDY (a Representative from Arizona)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4195 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4681 [23MY]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5183 [14JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6434 [17JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3655 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3655 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H581 [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H478 [17JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 4660), H738 [2FE]

——— prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify they will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, abortions (see H.R. 853), H733 [30JA]

——— prohibit soliciting or accepting donation of human fetal tissue for any purpose other than disposal of the tissue if the donation affects interstate commerce and the tissue is obtained pursuant to an abortion (see H.R. 524), H737 [2FE]

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

Bullhead City, AZ: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange (see H.R. 6738), H7941 [7SE]

Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H173 [12JA]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Congress: affirm constitutional power over the Nation’s debts (see H. Res. 564), H584 [19JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H976 [7FE]

Courts: restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 586), H733 [30JA]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 692), H784 [5FE]

——— provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H3395 [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, extend and subsequently repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar (see H.R. 4265), H6112 [11JY]

Dept. of Commerce: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

——— allow States to submit a State management decision and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 6259), H5973 [28JN]

Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of HHS: condition receipt of certain grants and contracts on compliance with abortion prohibition (see H.R. 6613), H7723 [26JY]

——— prohibit certain research on human fetal tissue obtained pursuant to an abortion (see H.R. 1203), H733 [30JA]

——— prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see H. Res. 1048), H7781 [31AU]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

Dept. of Labor: remove travel agencies from the partial list of establishments having no retail concept for purposes of exemptions from Federal overtime rules (see H.R. 2515), H5649 [25JN]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey Federal reversionary interests to land owned by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ (see H.R. 6739), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: abolish Federal Insurance Office (see H.R. 4483), H6264 [16JY]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H5094 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H4850 [6JN]

——— establish Veterans Accountable Care Organization to furnish hospital care, medical services, and other health care to eligible veterans and provide veterans access to private health insurance (see H.R. 4457), H405 [16JA]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H733 [30JA]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 6398), H6462 [17JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve the control and management of invasive species that threaten and harm Federal lands (see H.R. 1330), H1373 [5MR]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3575 [25AP]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9569 [16NO]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (see H.R. 3608), H6464 [17JY]

EPA: clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see H.R. 3128), H4285 [21MY]

——— exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see H.R. 3127), H4285 [21MY]

——— exclude vehicles used solely for competition from certain provisions of the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 350), H4584 [22MY]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

FEC: expand ability of trade associations to solicit contributions from stockholders and executive or administrative personnel of their member corporations (see H.R. 2101), H6112 [11JY]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H5750 [26JN]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9758 [30NO]

Immigration: amend laws realtive to extension of a foreign state’s designation for purposes of temporary protected status (see H.R. 5496), H3209 [12AP]

——— clarify prohibition on postsecondary education benefits for certain aliens and grant a private right of action to persons injured by a violation of such prohibition (see H.R. 5229), H1501 [8MR]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5363 [20JN]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9444 [23OC]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9415 [2OC]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H8172 [12SE]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3931 [10MY]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H6175 [12JY]

——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1179 [14FE]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H7871 [5SE]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H3978 [15MY]

Medicaid: allow for greater State flexibility relative to excluding providers who are involved in abortions (see H.R. 656), H733 [30JA]

Medicare: improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H6042 [10JY]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H8172 [12SE]

——— prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see H.R. 1038), H6464 [17JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to prohibit receipt of compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect (see H.J. Res. 146), H10586 [21DE]

Motion pictures: exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement to allow filtering of movies purchased or rented from streaming services (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]

Motor vehicles: promote awareness of, and encourage collaboration and communication to engage in efforts to end, motorcycle profiling (see H. Res. 318), H4584 [22MY]

——— repeal corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards (see H.R. 1593), H7735 [31JY]

NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3343 [16AP]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H3743 [27AP]

NIST: authorize programs (see H.R. 6229), H5748 [26JN]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H10512 [20DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1544 [13MR]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H629 [25JA]

Postal Service: provide authority to mail alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 4024), H1729 [20MR]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5854), H4138 [16MY]

——— help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency, provide spending information and limits on such programs, and prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see H.R. 2832), H1217 [16FE]

Puerto Rico: require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 7355), H10336 [19DE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H6041 [10JY]

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

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (see H. Res. 1028), H7687 [25JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H1477 [7MR]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see H. Res. 712), H624 [22JA]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9569 [16NO]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9569 [16NO]

Supreme Court: provide for original jurisdiction over certain immigration actions (see H.R. 5648), H6559 [18JY]

Taxation: exclude certain abortions from the definition of qualified medical expenses for purposes of distributions from health savings accounts (see H.R. 2019), H733 [30JA]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 2310), H7920 [6SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H1227 [23FE]

——— permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 172), H3148 [11AP]

——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (see H.R. 4978), H5749 [26JN]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see H.R. 5006), H1126 [13FE]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3887 [9MY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H5987 [3JY]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 564), H7943 [7SE]

U.N.: disapprove U.N. General Assembly resolution on U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel (see H. Res. 671), H173 [12JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H555 [18JA] (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

Unemployment: require substance abuse risk assessment and targeted drug testing as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3330), H478 [17JA]

Voting: prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (see H.R. 6482), H7754 [14AU]

Waters, Representative: censure and condemn relative to remarks about President Trump, members of his administration, and his supporters (see H. Res. 966), H5748 [26JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9569 [16NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: protect the ‘‘gig economy’’ and small businesses that operate in large part through contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation (see H.R. 5367), H1754 [21MR]

Dept. of HHS: abolish Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (see H.R. 7051), H9424 [9OC]

Dept. of HUD: establish a penalty for failure to enforce compliance with public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirements (see H.R. 6019), H4848 [6JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with veterans’ benefits within Phoenix, AZ, VA Health Care System (see H.R. 7013), H9413 [2OC]

Domestic Volunteer Service Act: repeal authority to establish certain volunteer programs (see H.R. 5931), H4692 [23MY]

EPA: direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY] (see H.R. 6468), H6648 [23JY]

Immigration: create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7747 [7AU]

Israel: commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (see H.R. 7104), H9459 [30OC]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4797), H403 [16JA]

National Endowment for the Humanities: eliminate funding (see H.R. 5046), H1212 [15FE]

National Move Over Law Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1127), H9436 [16OC]

National School Choice Week: designate (see H. Res. 703), H553 [18JA]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

Waters, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks about public treatment of members of the Trump administration (see H. Res. 962), H5648 [25JN]

Women: support access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality health care and recognize high standards established by Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers consortium (see H. Res. 1033), H7724 [26JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Courts: protect the ‘‘gig economy’’ and small businesses that operate in large part through contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation (H.R. 5367), H1755 [21MR]

Dept. of HHS: abolish Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (H.R. 7051), H9425 [9OC]

Dept. of HUD: establish a penalty for failure to enforce compliance with public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirements (H.R. 6019), H4849 [6JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with veterans’ benefits within Phoenix, AZ, VA Health Care System (H.R. 7013), H9415 [2OC]

Domestic Volunteer Service Act: repeal authority to establish certain volunteer programs (H.R. 5931), H4693 [23MY]

EPA: direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (H.R. 6399), H6464 [17JY]

——— direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (H.R. 6468), H6649 [23JY]

Immigration: create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (H.R. 6657), H7748 [7AU]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (H.R. 7104), H9460 [30OC]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (H.R. 4797), H404 [16JA]

National Endowment for the Humanities: eliminate funding (H.R. 5046), H1213 [15FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (H.R. 6356), H6174 [12JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H7779 [31AU]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6474 [18JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H467 [17JA]

——— prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (H.R. 490), H467 [17JA]

American College of Surgeons: tribute to ‘‘Stop the Bleed’’ training course, H32 [9JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3183 [12AP]

——— deficit, H1737 [21MR], H4859 [7JN]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H658 [29JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4195, H4196 [17MY]

——— repeal bioenergy subsidy programs, H4195, H4196 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H10326 [19DE]

Dept. of HUD: remove requirement to include recommendations for further continuation and expansion of the voucher program in a report to Congress, H5183 [14JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5183 [14JN]

Dept. of Justice: make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), H1233, H1234 [26FE]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5828 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6434 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: provide cost-benefit analysis to Congress on changes to baggage reporting requirements, H3657 [26AP]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1525 [13MR], H1745 [21MR]

Evans, Christopher: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship recipient, H6475 [18JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3657 [26AP]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4360, H4361 [22MY]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of Alexander W. Conrad, H5185 [14JN]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10326 [19DE]

Lopez, Humberto: Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association Hotelier of the Year Award recipient, H5106 [13JN]

Marc Community Resources, Inc.: tribute, H9702 [29NO]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H467 [17JA]

Mesa, AZ: expansion of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, H1106 [13FE]

National Park Service: maintenance backlog funding through reductions in BLM land acquisition funding, H6434 [17JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H467 [17JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H656 [29JA], H5085, H5086, H5087, H5088 [12JN]

Statements

Right To Try Act: Senator Johnson, H4360 [22MY]

Tributes

Barney, Denny, H765 [5FE]

Chucri, Steve, H492• [18JA]

Conrad, Alexander W., H5185 [14JN]

Ellen, Nora, H492• [18JA]

Harrison, Sally, H1232 [26FE]

Lewis, John W., H765 [5FE]

Nelson, James, E1347• [28SE]

Peterson, Brigette, H492• [18JA]

BILBRAUT, DESTINY

Remarks in House

Pawtucket, RI: tribute to Pawtucket Police Dept., H4207 [17MY]

BILBRAUT, HILARY

Remarks in House

Pawtucket, RI: tribute to Pawtucket Police Dept., H4207 [17MY]

BILIRAKIS, GUS M. (a Representative from Florida)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H478 [17JA]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H6589 [19JY]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 1406), H478 [17JA]

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8733 [17SE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 697), H584 [19JA]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H3444 [18AP] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

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

Business and industry: require all gas stations offering self-service to meet certain accessibility standards for disabled individuals (see H.R. 2965), H6464 [17JY]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7728 [26JY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1342 [1MR]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see H.R. 4957), H5977 [28JN]

China: express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H5991 [6JY]

Colleges and universities: establish commission to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H1127 [13FE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H976 [7FE]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 5013), H3576 [25AP]

——— modify prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1450), H4285 [21MY]

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see H.R. 5508), H3315 [13AP]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H5095 [12JN]

——— study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H1227 [23FE] (see H.R. 5795), H4139 [16MY]

——— establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H1332 [27FE]

——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H6557 [18JY]

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

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6378), H7157 [24JY]

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

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1221 [20FE]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see H.R. 4471), H1699 [19MR]

Dept. of the Interior: extend moratorium on oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 5014), H1177 [14FE]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4770), H3211 [12AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 809), H1442 [6MR]

——— conduct a pilot program on post-traumatic growth (see H.R. 5986), H4736 [29MY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H737 [2FE]

——— establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (see H.R. 1279), H1698 [19MR]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (see H.R. 5644), H3706 [26AP]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H1544 [13MR]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H3576 [25AP]

——— provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits (see H.R. 7288), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 7287), H10169 [12DE]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H3452 [23AP]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 6398), H8887 [25SE]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H4733 [25MY]

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

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H405 [16JA]

Europe: require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H7751 [10AU]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H5286 [19JN]

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

FCC: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (see H.R. 5709), H3833 [8MY]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H1729 [20MR]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees and criminalize theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club (see H.R. 3790), H1507 [9MR]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see H.R. 5248), H1542 [13MR]

Foreign policy: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1508 [9MR]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H4695 [23MY]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see H.R. 5472), H10609 [2JA]

George W. Whitehurst Federal Building, Fort Myers, FL: designate (see H.R. 6622), H9092 [26SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9569 [16NO]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H7943 [7SE]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H581 [19JA]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1847), H478 [17JA]

Immigration: admit Canadian retirees who own or lease a home in the U.S. as long-term visitors for purpose of travel or recreation (see H.R. 3513), H1227 [23FE]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H903 [6FE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8886 [25SE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H678 [29JA]

——— restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H7776 [28AU]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H19 [8JA]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7754 [14AU]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see H. Res. 675), H18 [8JA]

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

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

——— support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza (see H.J. Res. 135), H4982 [7JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H3783 [7MY]

——— include complete, verifiable, and irreversible human rights improvements in U.S. strategy for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula and a free and open Indo-Pacific region (see H. Res. 976), H6465 [17JY]

Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (see H. Res. 861), H4140 [16MY]

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H3931 [10MY]

Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 6780), H8169 [12SE]

Medicaid: clarify authority of State Medicaid fraud and abuse control units to investigate and prosecute cases of patient abuse and neglect in any setting (see H.R. 3891), H5022 [8JN]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 7217), H9821 [10DE]

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H3316 [13AP]

——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H133 [10JA]

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

——— provide for a special enrollment period for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 5104), H1332 [27FE]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H18 [8JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: codify emergency preparedness final rule for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities as conditions of participation (see H.R. 4704), H133 [10JA]

——— ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 5997), H4775 [5JN]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9574 [20NO]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]

NASA: support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1334 [27FE]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H1334 [27FE]

National Women Veterans Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 775), H1542 [13MR]

NOAA: reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H8172 [12SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8728 [13SE]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H5581 [22JN]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

Political campaigns: limit time for the use of contributions or donations (see H.R. 1723), H1267 [26FE]

——— require each authorized committee or leadership political action committee of a candidate for Federal office to disburse all funds which remain unexpended after the date of the election (see H.R. 5409), H3053 [29MR]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H1266 [26FE]

Russia: condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see H. Res. 1022), H7743 [3AU]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: designate (see H.R. 4840), H630 [25JA]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

States: prohibit from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional or driver’s licenses or issuing penalties due to student loan default (see H.R. 6156), H8172 [12SE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]

Taxation: impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 4131), H405 [16JA]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H785 [5FE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5978 [28JN]

Turkey: grant Ecumenical Patriarchate international recognition, ecclesiastic succession, and the right to train clergy and elect Holy Synod members from any nationality and call for respect of religious and human rights (see H. Res. 732), H974 [7FE]

——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see H.R. 5863), H4209 [17MY]

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

United Kingdom: recognize the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 199), H4778 [5JN]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 4492), H4139 [16MY]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H7756 [17AU]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security: establish (see H.R. 6837), H8732 [17SE]

DEA: restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (see H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense: state U.S. policy relative to extended nuclear deterrence posture of the U.S. in support of NATO and provide a briefing on such posture (see H.R. 5840), H4137 [16MY] (see H.R. 5840), H4240 [18MY]

Dept. of HHS: provide the Dept. of Justice certain notifications of improper prescribing of controlled substances under the Medicare program (see H.R. 7369), H10510 [20DE]

——— require States to operate drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5808), H3976 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish pilot program to make grants to local educational agencies for the hiring of school resource officers (see H.R. 6512), H7686 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a demonstration program to provide expanded access to medical services through partnerships between departmental medical centers and federally qualified health centers (see H.R. 5047), H1212 [15FE]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see H.R. 4830), H552 [18JA]

GAO: assess and make recommendations relative to disaster medical assistance teams (see H.R. 6357), H6173 [12JY]

Health care facilities: develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see H.R. 6092), H5152 [13JN]

Medicaid: promote access to life-saving therapies for enrollees by ensuring coverage of routine patient costs for items and services furnished in connection with participation in qualifying clinical trials (see H.R. 6836), H8731 [17SE]

Medicare: provide for transparency of secondary payer reporting information (see H.R. 5881), H4242 [18MY]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5675), H3749 [3MY]

National Public Safety Aviation Day: designate (see H. Res. 991), H6174 [12JY]

Telecommunications: call for coordination of Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies to maximize benefits of broadband investment (see H. Res. 687), H169 [11JA]

Veterans: establish presumptions of service connection for illnesses associated with open burn pits and direct GAO to establish Open Burn Pit Advisory Commission (see H.R. 6582), H7722 [26JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security: establish (H.R. 6837), H8732 [17SE]

DEA: restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense: state U.S. policy relative to extended nuclear deterrence posture of the U.S. in support of NATO and provide a briefing on such posture (H.R. 5840), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of HHS: provide the Dept. of Justice certain notifications of improper prescribing of controlled substances under the Medicare program (H.R. 7369), H10511 [20DE]

——— require States to operate drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (H.R. 5808), H3978 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish pilot program to make grants to local educational agencies for the hiring of school resource officers (H.R. 6512), H7687 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a demonstration program to provide expanded access to medical services through partnerships between departmental medical centers and federally qualified health centers (H.R. 5047), H1213 [15FE]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (H.R. 4830), H554 [18JA]

GAO: assess and make recommendations relative to disaster medical assistance teams (H.R. 6357), H6175 [12JY]

Health care facilities: develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (H.R. 6092), H5153 [13JN]

Medicaid: promote access to life-saving therapies for enrollees by ensuring coverage of routine patient costs for items and services furnished in connection with participation in qualifying clinical trials (H.R. 6836), H8732 [17SE]

Medicare: provide for transparency of secondary payer reporting information (H.R. 5881), H4242 [18MY]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (H.R. 5675), H3750 [3MY]

Veterans: establish presumptions of service connection for illnesses associated with open burn pits and direct GAO to establish Open Burn Pit Advisory Commission (H.R. 6582), H7726 [26JY]

Letters

Turkish aggression in the eastern Mediterranean region: Nick Larigakis, American Hellenic Institute, E307• [13MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6591 [23JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H532 [18JA], H893 [6FE]

Aviation: provide for third-party testing of airport security screening technology (H.R. 4561), H37 [9JA]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), H10285 [19DE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H7682 [25JY]

——— U.S. policy, H7681, H7684 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (H.R. 4684), H5038• [12JN]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), H1239 [26FE]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), Senate amendment, H10279, H10280• [19DE]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H893 [6FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8780 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H4043 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), H5616 [25JN]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment, H9800 [10DE]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (H.R. 4830), H4255 [21MY]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H4043 [16MY]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), H9800 [10DE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5513 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9247 [28SE]

FCC: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (H.R. 5709), H6598 [23JY]

——— reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1411 [6MR]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (H.R. 2345), H6594 [23JY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H893 [6FE]

Florida: tribute to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, E781• [6JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H532 [18JA]

Health: increase civil money penalties and criminal fines for Federal health care program fraud and abuse, H893 [6FE]

International Code Council: tribute to building safety campaign, H6591 [23JY]

John F. Kennedy (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning, E423• [10AP]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10051 [11DE]

Medicare: repeal therapy cap, H893 [6FE]

National Public Safety Aviation Day: designate (H. Res. 991), H7095 [24JY]

Palm Harbor, FL: tribute to Curlew Hills Memorial Gardens Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial, E1166• [21AU]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H532 [18JA]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1293• [25SE]

Turkey: U.S. policy, E307• [13MR]

Votes: position on missed, H4761• [5JN], H4870• [7JN], H5076• [12JN], H5137• [13JN], E1002• [12JY]

Tributes

Catsimatidis, John, E1416• [16OC]

Gaspar, Jean, E425• [10AP]

Giannopoulos, Ioannis, E1498• [6NO]

Vick, Robert, H1275 [27FE]

BILL, GREGORY D.

Remarks in House

Kaye Tertzag Purple Sport Coat Award: recipient, E186 [14FE]

BILL, HILLARY & CHELSEA CLINTON FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: call for investigation into Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. approval of the sale of Uranium One Inc., to Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., H1694 [19MR], H3310 [13AP], H3336 [16AP]

BILL EMERSON GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD DONATION ACT see Good Samaritan Food Donation Act

BILLA, JUSTIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1355 [5MR], H3984 [16MY]

BILLFISH CONSERVATION ACT

Letters

Marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments: several fish and wildlife organizations, H5622 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Fish and fishing: make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), H5622, H5623 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Fish and fishing: make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), S5437 [26JY]

Reports filed

Marine Fish Conservation Statutes Technical Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4528) (H. Rept. 115–775), H5580 [22JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4528, marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments, H5622 [25JN]

BILLINGS, MT

Remarks in House

Gonzalez, Miguel: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1642 [11DE]

Grudzinski, Chris: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1645 [11DE]

Paulson, Ladd: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1673 [13DE]

BILLINGTON, JAMES H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10167 [12DE]

BILLY, LISA JOHNSON

Appointments

Commission on Native Children, H4246 [21MY]

BILOXI, MS

Remarks in House

Keesler AFB, MS: tribute to 403d Wing 53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron ‘‘Hurricane Hunters’’, E935 [27JN]

BILSTON, ROSA

Addresses

Gun Control, E943 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E942 [28JN]

BIN LADEN, OSAMA

Remarks in House

Afridi, Shakil: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H4702 [24MY]

BINDER, PATRICK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5515 [31JY]

BINGHAMTON, NY

Remarks in House

O’Brien, Jennifer: American Mothers Inc., New York Mother of the Year award recipient, H3495 [24AP]

BINGHAMTON (NY) PRESS & SUN-BULLETIN

Obituaries

Giannetti, Anthony, Jr., E588 [7MY]

BINSTED, KIM

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6773 [10OC]

BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS related term(s) Weapons

Bills and resolutions

Crime: make certain corrections relative to laws governing possession by a restricted person of biological agents or toxins (see S. 2), S7256 [3DE] (see H.R. 7326), H10269 [17DE]

Dept. of Defense: develop a plan for countering emerging and deliberate infectious disease threats (see H.R. 5482), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies (see H.R. 6201), H5580 [22JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program grants may be used to prepare high-risk State and local governments against weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 5399), H2041 [22MR]

——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (see H.R. 6198), H5580 [22JN] (see H.R. 7213), H9763 [3DE]

Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H901 [6FE]

Letters

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security, H8116 [12SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies establishment: Marcie Roth, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (organization), H8782 [25SE]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787 [25SE]

——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]

——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788 [25SE]

——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]

——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785 [25SE]

——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785 [25SE]

——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784 [25SE]

——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783 [25SE]

——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788 [25SE]

——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786 [25SE]

——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781 [25SE]

——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]

——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782 [25SE]

——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]

——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785 [25SE]

——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]

——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782 [25SE]

——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786 [25SE]

——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788 [25SE]

——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784 [25SE]

——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759–H8789 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 6198), H8113–H8117 [12SE]

——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), H9804–H9806 [10DE]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: make certain corrections relative to laws governing possession by a restricted person of biological agents or toxins (S. 2), S7820, S7821 [18DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), S7822 [18DE]

Reports filed

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6198) (H. Rept. 115–923), H7940 [7SE]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]

Texts of

H.R. 6198, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H8113–H8115 [12SE]

H.R. 6378, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8759–H8775 [25SE]

H.R. 7213, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H9804–H9806 [10DE]

H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]

S. 2, Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act, S7821 [18DE]

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1157 [17AU]

Whitaker Foundation: recognize role in development, E1157 [17AU]

BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8785 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E851 [15JN]

BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1892), S700, S709, S717, S724, S791 [7FE], S841, S842, S843 [8FE], H1002, H1072 [8FE]

——— consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H1000 [8FE]

——— correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S851, S852 [9FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 1892): consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 734), H1074 [8FE]

——— correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 104), H902 [6FE]

FCC: prohibit debt collectors from making robocalls to individuals’ cell phones (see H.R. 5633), H3705 [26AP]

Cloture motions

Enact (H.R. 1892): House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

Messages

Bipartisan Budget Act Emergency Funding Requirements: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 1892), S699, S700 [7FE], H1066 [8FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1892): consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H996–H1002 [8FE]

——— correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), H1072 [8FE]

——— Senate amendment, H978, H981, H1002–H1071 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], E177 [13FE], E208 [23FE]

Medicare: eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit, H1078 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1892), S1731, S1732 [14MR]

——— correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S852 [9FE]

——— House amendment, S671, S672, S680, S683–S688, S699 [7FE], S793–S797, S799, S804–S810, S812–S838 [8FE], S847–S850 [9FE], S887 [12FE]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S849 [9FE]

——— unanimous-consent request, S816, S817, S827, S828, S829, S831, S833, S834 [8FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Provisions (H. Res. 734) (H. Rept. 115–551), H1074 [8FE]

Statements

Provisions: Executive Office of the President, H998 [8FE]

Tables

Social Security budget levels, S2513 [7MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 734, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1892, provisions, H996 [8FE]

BIPARTISAN BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS REFORM ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H10321 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 7191), H10321 [19DE]

BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT

Remarks in Senate

Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL TRADE PRIORITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: permit the public to submit comments on trade agreement negotiations through the Internet (see S. 2310), S187 [16JA]

Trump, President: disapprove request for extension of certain trade authorities procedures to any implementing bill submitted relative to certain trade agreements (see H. Res. 957), H5580 [22JN]

BIPARTISAN HSA IMPROVEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6305) (H. Rept. 115–844), H6587 [19JY]

BIRD, HELEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1141 [10AU]

BIRD, TERESA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E292 [9MR]

BIRDS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6062, S6102 [6SE]

Appointments

Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, S2223 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels: implement (see H.R. 5763), H3929 [10MY]

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

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

Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (see S. 2942), S2878 [23MY] (see H.R. 6013), H4848 [6JN]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (see S. Res. 671), S6770 [10OC] (see H. Res. 1088), H9090 [26SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: enact as law certain regulations relative to the taking of double-crested cormorants to reduce depredation at aquaculture facilities and protect public resources (see H.R. 6302), H5986 [3JY]

——— establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3210), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6362), H6173 [12JY]

——— establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H4149 [17MY], H4221–H4223 [18MY], H10112, H10146 [12DE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

EPA: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186 [14FE]

Genoa, WI: opening of Great River Road Interpretive Center at Genoa National Fish Hatchery, E725 [24MY]

Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (H.R. 6013), H8853, H8854 [25SE]

Lee, Gary: Adirondack Council Special Recognition Award recipient, E978 [6JY]

Maine: anniversary of Merrymeeting Bay Bald Eagle spotting trip, E1293 [25SE]

Migratory Bird Treaty Act: anniversary, E1195 [4SE], E1686 [19DE]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (H. Res. 1088), H9394 [28SE]

Republican Party: wildlife management policies, H5701 [26JN]

Traverse City, MI: tribute to Cherry Capital Airport K-9, Piper, E53 [17JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit funding to carry out any rulemaking on the status of the lesser prairie chicken, H6518, H6519 [18JY]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]

Year of the Bird: observance, E1332 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 553), S4293 [20JN]

Audubon Greenwich (organization): anniversary, S6912 [13NO]

Climate: impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1671 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on wildlife, S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6486–S6488 [3OC]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6102 [6SE]

Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (S. Res. 671), S6773 [10OC]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]

Reports filed

Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]

Cormorant Relief Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6302) (H. Rept. 115–994), H9442 [23OC]

Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6013) (H. Rept. 115–969), H8882 [25SE]

Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537) (S. Rept. 115–350), S6924 [13NO]

Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2603) (H. Rept. 115–562), H1211 [15FE]

Texts of

H.R. 6013, Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act, H8853 [25SE]

S. Res. 553, American Eagle Day, S4284 [20JN]

S. Res. 671, National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day, S6772 [10OC]

BIRDWELL, HELENA CHASE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1531 [16NO]

BIRKHOLZ, PATTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3919 [10MY]

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Addresses

Tribute to Giles Perkins: Senator Jones, S7647 [17DE]

Remarks in House

Avery, Annie: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1155 [17AU]

Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 4646), H1349, H1350 [5MR]

16th Street Baptist Church: anniversary of bombing, H8174 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Highlands Bar & Grill (business): James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant Award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 4646), S4807, S4808 [28JN]

Miles, Dolester: James Beard Foundation Outstanding Pastry Chef Award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Reports filed

Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr., Post Office Building, Birmingham, AL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4646), S3951 [14JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4646, Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr., Post Office Building, Birmingham, AL, H1349 [5MR]

BIRTH CONTROL

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H581 [19JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 2326), S348 [19JA]

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

Women: oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S2924 [24MY]

Remarks in House

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H774–H780 [5FE], H1434–H1437 [6MR], H1536–H1540 [13MR], H1719 [20MR], H3732–H3738 [27AP], H3826–H3832 [8MY], H4273 [21MY]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 4660), H576 [19JA]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H575 [19JA]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: fetal tissue research and women’s health care services funding, H501 [18JA]

——— provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H462–H469 [17JA], H480, H482, H491, H492, H493 [18JA], H561, H564, H572, H574–H581 [19JA], E72 [19JA]

Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, H564 [19JA]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S270–S275 [18JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule on compliance with title X requirements by family planning project recipients in selecting subrecipients to provide services (H.J. Res. 43), S273 [18JA]

——— eliminate title X family planning grants, S6205 [18SE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5891–S5893 [23AU], S6205 [18SE]

——— prohibit funding (S. 241), S273 [18JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, S274 [18JA], S322 [19JA], S442 [22JA]

——— decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt relative to Texas law restricting access to abortion services, S4485–S4488, S4493 [27JN]

——— impact of Roe v. Wade decision, S4486 [27JN], S5324–S5326 [25JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]

Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, S2868 [23MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 526, oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients, S2938 [24MY]

BISCAYNE ENGINEERING CO., INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H5751 [27JN]

BISCOGLIA, KYLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E808 [8JN]

BISCOVEANU, ANDREA

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

BISGARD, RYAN

Remarks in House

National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists: Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889 [21JN]

BISHOP, EMILY

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E298 [13MR]

BISHOP, JENNA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5357 [25JY]

BISHOP, LEIGHA

Remarks in House

Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District: Elementary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E634 [11MY]

BISHOP, MIKE (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H478 [17JA]

Ali, Muhammad: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 579), H9431 [12OC]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H976 [7FE]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H3707 [26AP]

——— protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H3707 [26AP]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 1419), H6041 [10JY]

Bearss, Edwin C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1225), H9539 [15NO]

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate Rayburn House Office Building room as the ‘‘Stephen D. Vermillion III, Room’’ (see H. Res. 624), H7735 [31JY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H5094 [12JN]

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5200 [14JN]

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

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: bring into the regular appropriations process (see H.R. 2553), H3148 [11AP]

Credit: exempt small seller financers from certain licensing requirements (see H.R. 1360), H132 [10JA]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5581 [22JN]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1508 [9MR]

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

——— carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H7728 [26JY]

——— increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 949), H4285 [21MY]

——— provide for accreditation reform, require institutions of higher education to publish information on student success, and provide for fiscal and student loan accountability by institutions (see H.R. 4274), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H9153 [27SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6378), H7157 [24JY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H5977 [28JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: oppose detention and possible removal of Iraqi Chaldean Christians (see H. Res. 824), H3209 [12AP]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6264 [16JY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize a grant for nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to support oversight and anti-abuse education at the U.S. Olympic Committee, its national governing body, and each Paralympic sports organization (see H.R. 5252), H1542 [13MR]

——— provide additional grants for school security for purchasing and installing metal detectors and encouraging limitation of entry and exit points (see H.R. 5135), H1508 [9MR]

——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H9436 [16OC]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1507 [9MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1442 [6MR]

Dept. of Labor: award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 4942), H1336 [27FE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9153 [27SE]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4770), H3211 [12AP]

Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H1217 [16FE]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1221 [20FE]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 3666), H1609 [14MR]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (see H.R. 2147), H3750 [3MY]

——— improve scheduling of medical appointments, accountability of contractors for care scheduled on behalf of veterans, and payment of claims to providers (see H.R. 4783), H1076 [8FE]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H976 [7FE]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H6559 [18JY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]

EPA: exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H7728 [26JY]

FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see H.R. 4682), H1507 [9MR]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5286 [19JN]

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see H.R. 6835), H9420 [5OC]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1653 [15MR]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see H.R. 5415), H3453 [23AP]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3453 [23AP]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7871 [5SE]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1699 [19MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

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

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

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H5094 [12JN]

House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H478 [17JA]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6183), H5750 [26JN]

Information technology: preempt State and local encryption laws to ensure a uniform, national policy for the interstate issue of encryption technology (see H.R. 6044), H4980 [7JN]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7921 [6SE]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see H. Res. 675), H133 [10JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H552 [18JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]

IRS: develop comprehensive customer service strategy (see H.R. 5375), H1754 [21MR]

——— make available an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings (see H.R. 5377), H1754 [21MR]

——— preserve taxpayers’ rights to administrative appeal of deficiency payments (see H.R. 3220), H1755 [21MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H3750 [3MY]

Labor unions: allow question of representation affecting commerce when fewer than half of bargaining unit members had opportunity to vote in certification elections or no election was held (see H.R. 4327), H4243 [18MY]

Law enforcement officers: permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities (see H.R. 2561), H1336 [27FE]

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

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H9408 [28SE]

——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H133 [10JA]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H3444 [18AP]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H9449 [26OC]

——— restructure payment adjustment for non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance transports (see H.R. 6269), H9416 [2OC]

——— treat audiologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing services, improve access to audiology services available for coverage, and enable beneficiaries to have their choice of audiologists (see H.R. 2276), H9425 [9OC]

Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 842), H3506 [24AP]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H8728 [13SE]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 683), H630 [25JA]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H975 [7FE]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see H.R. 5517), H4243 [18MY]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H7728 [26JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H975 [7FE]

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

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H3743 [27AP]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H8727 [13SE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H1609 [14MR]

Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 2651), H4730 [24MY]

SSA: make on-line tools available to allow individuals to assess the impact of earnings on eligibility for, and amount of, disability benefits received through Federal and State programs (see H.R. 3309), H5817 [27JN]

——— provide certain individuals with information on employment support services (see H.R. 3310), H5817 [27JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H4582 [22MY]

Taxation: amend shareholder ownership and passive income rules of the personal holding company tax provisions (see H.R. 4045), H903 [6FE]

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

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H1608 [14MR]

——— establish a new phaseout of credit for electric cars (see H.R. 7065), H9435 [16OC]

——— exclude from definition of personal holding company income certain royalties and rents derived from active trade or business (see H.R. 5813), H3976 [15MY]

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

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

——— provide a safe harbor for income and employment tax purposes for determinations of worker classifications as independent contractors versus employees and increase reporting under such safe harbor (see H.R. 4165), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide for reporting and disclosure by State and local public employee retirement pension plans (see H.R. 6290), H7728 [26JY]

——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see H.R. 365), H5094 [12JN]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H2043 [22MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H7941 [7SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H3935 [11MY]

Dept. of Education: require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify the school’s president and a member of the Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (see H.R. 5157), H1372 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that certain medical centers have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances medications (see H.R. 6848), H8737 [20SE]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce size of Federal workforce through attrition (see H.R. 6938), H9150 [27SE]

Great Lakes Week: designate (see H. Res. 868), H3750 [3MY]

IRS: require tax refunds affiliated with electronically filed returns be made by electronic funds transfer, report on improper payments, and enhance protections against identity theft refund fraud (see H.R. 5368), H1754 [21MR]

Medicare: provide clarification about minimal self-adjustment for off-the-shelf orthotics (see H.R. 4772), H168 [11JA]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8169 [12SE]

Pipelines: impose additional requirements on portions of petroleum pipelines that cross the waters of the Great Lakes (see H.R. 4787), H172 [12JA]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5835, 5836), H4137 [16MY]

Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (see H.R. 6020), H4848 [6JN]

SSA: provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (see H.R. 6084), H5151 [13JN]

Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (see H.R. 5445), H3094 [10AP]

——— make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 6277), H5974 [28JN]

——— modify treatment of use of public infrastructure property for the private business use test for private activity bonds (see H.R. 6276), H5974 [28JN]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see H.R. 5788), H3975 [15MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (H.R. 6734), H7942 [7SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (H.R. 5780), H3935 [11MY]

Dept. of Education: require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify the school’s president and a member of the Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (H.R. 5157), H1373 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that certain medical centers have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances medications (H.R. 6848), H8738 [20SE]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce size of Federal workforce through attrition (H.R. 6938), H9152 [27SE]

IRS: require tax refunds affiliated with electronically filed returns be made by electronic funds transfer, report on improper payments, and enhance protections against identity theft refund fraud (H.R. 5368), H1755 [21MR]

Medicare: provide clarification about minimal self-adjustment for off-the-shelf orthotics (H.R. 4772), H169 [11JA]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (H.R. 6774), H8170 [12SE]

Pipelines: impose additional requirements on portions of petroleum pipelines that cross the waters of the Great Lakes (H.R. 4787), H173 [12JA]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 5835), H4138 [16MY]

——— amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 5836), H4138 [16MY]

Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (H.R. 6020), H4849 [6JN]

SSA: provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (H.R. 6084), H5153 [13JN]

Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), H3095 [10AP]

——— make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (H.R. 6277), H5976 [28JN]

——— modify treatment of use of public infrastructure property for the private business use test for private activity bonds (H.R. 6276), H5976 [28JN]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H3977 [15MY]

Letters

Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act: Christopher Detzler, National Council of Social Security Management Associations, H7114 [24JY]

——— Dan Weber, Association of Mature American Citizens, H7114 [24JY]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H7114 [24JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7170 [25JY]

Proclamations

BreAnna I. Nixon Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: by, E483• [17AP]

Cordell Henderson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Frederick Douglass Award: by, E488• [17AP]

Martrell Jackson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: by, E480• [17AP]

Theresa Randleman Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Business Excellence Award: by, E490• [17AP]

Wayne Lynn Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Community Service Award: by, E486• [17AP]

Remarks

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5521 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9248 [28SE]

Frank Rewold and Son, Inc.: anniversary, E1330• [28SE]

Howell, MI: National Main Street Center, Inc., Great American Main Street Award recipient, E487• [17AP]

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: observance, H66 [9JA]

NATO: urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, H6179 [13JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (H.R. 6774), H8905 [26SE]

Pace, Kristi: Brighton, MI, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E360• [22MR]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, H9248 [28SE]

Rochester College: tribute to men’s and women’s basketball teams, H3214 [13AP]

Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (H.R. 6020), H8248• [13SE]

Sports: require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), H637 [29JA]

SSA: provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (H.R. 6084), H7113, H7115 [24JY]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1311• [26SE]

Tariff: modernize temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 4318), H185, H385, H386 [16JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1427 [6MR]

Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), H3427 [18AP]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H5167, H5172 [14JN]

Tributes

Alberta, Richard, H32 [9JA]

Hack, David, H66 [9JA]

Martinico, Rosaria (Sara), H7170 [25JY]

Overall, Eric, H66 [9JA]

BISHOP, ROB (a Representative from Utah)

Analyses

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Appointments

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

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H405 [16JA]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 681), H1178 [14FE]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H6113 [11JY]

BLM: clarify authorized categorical exclusions and authorize additional categorical exclusions to streamline the oil and gas permitting process (see H.R. 6106), H5199 [14JN]

——— clarify that permits are not required for oil and gas activities conducted on non-Federal surface estate to access subsurface mineral estate that is less than 50 percent federally owned (see H.R. 6107), H5199 [14JN]

——— simplify permitting process for drilling on Federal lands (see H.R. 6088), H5152 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirement applicable to able-bodied adults without dependents (see H.R. 2996), H625 [22JA]

Dept. of Defense: intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (see H. Res. 129), H785 [5FE]

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

Dept. of HHS: improve recruitment and retention of employees and restore accountability in the Indian Health Service and improve Indian health services (see H.R. 5874), H4242 [18MY]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (see H.R. 5646), H3741 [27AP]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H3444 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize recovery of cost of processing administrative protests for oil and gas lease sales, applications for permits to drill, and right of way applications by issuing filing fees for such protests (see H.R. 6087), H5152 [13JN]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]

Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H7724 [26JY]

——— require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H7751 [10AU]

FDA: strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 2871), H7728 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H404 [16JA]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA]

——— provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5389), H3097 [10AP]

Foreign policy: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1508 [9MR]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3979 [15MY]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see H.R. 5472), H6196 [13JY]

Georgia (country): reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, institutional reforms, and increased trade, and protect intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 576), H1443 [6MR]

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

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H625 [22JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8739 [20SE]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H9822 [10DE]

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

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (see H.R. 6105), H6264 [16JY]

Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (see H.R. 4895), H677 [29JA]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see H. Res. 745), H7689 [25JY]

Motion pictures: exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement to allow filtering of movies purchased or rented from streaming services (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]

National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H7689 [25JY]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see H.R. 5210), H3050 [26MR]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 2584), H1699 [19MR]

——— manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (see H.R. 6687), H7776 [28AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1374 [5MR]

Postal Service: provide certain nonpostal property, products, and services on behalf of State, local, and tribal governments (see H.R. 7019), H9414 [2OC]

Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency, provide spending information and limits on such programs, and prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see H.R. 2832), H404 [16JA]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

——— require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 7355), H10336 [19DE]

——— support businesses and extend child tax credits for families (see H.R. 5975), H4731 [25MY]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H4243 [18MY]

——— recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Russia: condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H3060 [5AP]

Taxation: repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3397 [17AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (see H.R. 7090), H9448 [26OC]

Women: recognize centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, designate Salt Lake City, UT, as western center of commemoration, and commend Better Days 2020 (see H. Res. 1105), H9406 [28SE]

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

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9415 [2OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of Reclamation: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah (see H.R. 6979), H9405 [28SE]

Bureau of the Census: provide for more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the decennial census (see H.R. 5303), H1651 [15MR]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain BLM land in Daggett County, UT, to Utah for public purposes (see H.R. 6968), H9404 [28SE]

——— convey certain lands and facilities of Big Sand Wash Project in Utah (see H.R. 6583), H7722 [26JY]

——— establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

Drugs: improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H552 [18JA]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5133), H1340 [1MR]

Golden Spike National Historical Park: designate (see H.R. 5751), H3928 [10MY]

Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (see H.R. 6013), H4848 [6JN]

Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (see H.R. 7163), H9573 [20NO]

National Park Service: establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (see H.R. 5751), H3928 [10MY]

Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (see H.R. 5956), H4728 [24MY]

Time: allow States to observe year-round daylight saving time (see H.R. 6331), H6110 [11JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: repeal desert terminal lakes assistance (see H.R. 5530), H3395 [17AP]

Utah: provide for increased recreation, conservation, economic use, and sound balanced management of lands in northern Utah (see H.R. 6843), H8737 [20SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Bureau of Reclamation: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah (H.R. 6979), H9407 [28SE]

Bureau of the Census: provide for more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the decennial census (H.R. 5303), H1652 [15MR]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain BLM land in Daggett County, UT, to Utah for public purposes (H.R. 6968), H9406 [28SE]

——— convey certain lands and facilities of Big Sand Wash Project in Utah (H.R. 6583), H7726 [26JY]

——— establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (H.R. 6510), H7687 [25JY]

Drugs: improve medical research on marijuana (H.R. 4825), H554 [18JA]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5133), H1341 [1MR]

Golden Spike National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5751), H3930 [10MY]

Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (H.R. 6013), H4849 [6JN]

Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (H.R. 7163), H9574 [20NO]

National Park Service: establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (H.R. 5751), H3930 [10MY]

Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (H.R. 5956), H4729 [24MY]

Time: allow States to observe year-round daylight saving time (H.R. 6331), H6111 [11JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: repeal desert terminal lakes assistance (H.R. 5530), H3396 [17AP]

Utah: provide for increased recreation, conservation, economic use, and sound balanced management of lands in northern Utah (H.R. 6843), H8738 [20SE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3345 [17AP]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3952 [15MY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H3952 [15MY]

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9792 [10DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4376 [22MY]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments: several fish and wildlife organizations, H5622 [25JN]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment: Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9585 [27NO]

National Park Service temporary limited appointment regulations application modification: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8859 [25SE]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8856 [25SE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3891 [10MY]

Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8132 [12SE]

Save Our Seas Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1356 [2OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H753 [5FE]

Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act: by, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3754 [7MY]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Remarks

BLM: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery (S. 35), H3951, H3952, H3953 [15MY]

California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation and enhanced recreation opportunities (H.R. 857), H5594, H5601, H5603 [25JN]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5655), H4753, H4754 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs (H.R. 1800), H1516 [13MR]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5791, H5792 [27JN]

——— Tomahawk cruise missile funding, H5791, H5792 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the George W. Bush Childhood Home, Midland, TX (H.R. 3008), H9776, H9777 [10DE]

——— designate at least one city in the U.S. annually as an ‘‘American World War II Heritage City’’ (H.R. 6118), H9777, H9778 [10DE]

——— recognize historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 792), H9781, H9782 [10DE]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5005), H4752 [5JN]

Fish and fishing: make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), H5622, H5623 [25JN]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6075 [11JY]

Golden Spike National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5751), H5591, H5592 [25JN]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (H.R. 6108), H9775, H9776 [10DE]

Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3559 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542, H3549, H3552, H3555, H3557 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3559 [25AP]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: amend (S. 245), H9782, H9789• [10DE]

Louisiana: provide for stability of title to certain lands (H.R. 3392), H5603, H5604 [25JN]

Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (H.R. 7163), H9578 [27NO]

Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (H.R. 4895), H3949, H3951 [15MY]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 1791), H5604, H5606, H5607 [25JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: allow acquisition, receipt, possession, collection, shipment, transportation, importation, and display of firearms (H.R. 1417), H3954 [15MY]

National Park Service: establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (H.R. 5751), H5591, H5592 [25JN]

——— waive application fee for any special use permit for veterans demonstrations and special events at war memorials on Federal land (H.R. 3997), H4758, H4759 [5JN]

North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to extend trail into Vermont to connect with Appalachian National Scenic Trail (H.R. 1026), H4748 [5JN]

Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (H.R. 5956), H4745, H4747, H4748 [5JN]

Oregon: allow certain Native American tribes to lease or transfer certain lands (S. 1285), H3953 [15MY]

Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (H.R. 4257), H5607, H5611 [25JN]

Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 801), H4754, H4755, H4757, H4758 [5JN]

San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County CA, to enhance land management (H.R. 5513), H9774, H9775 [10DE]

Susquehanna National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 2991), H4750, H4752 [5JN]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1355• [2OC]

——— recognize close relationship with the U.S., E1355• [2OC]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H9778, H9779, H9781 [10DE]

Tulare, CA: convey and remove reversionary interest of the U.S. in certain lands (H.R. 805), H5593, H5594 [25JN]

Reports filed

Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4266) (H. Rept. 115–526), H628 [25JA]

Activities During the 115th Congress: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Rept. 115–1128), H10612 [3JA]

Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 117) (H. Rept. 115–516), H403 [16JA]

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]

Big Bear Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5513) (H. Rept. 115–996), H9459 [30OC]

Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 35) (H. Rept. 115–626), H3094 [10AP]

Bureau of Reclamation and BIA Water Project Streamlining Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4419) (H. Rept. 115–1001), H9462 [2NO]

Bureau of Reclamation Authorization of Early Repayment of Obligations Within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4689) (H. Rept. 115–700), H4582 [22MY]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6038) (H. Rept. 115–900), H7754 [14AU]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6039) (H. Rept. 115–901), H7754 [14AU]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5655) (H. Rept. 115–695), H4283 [21MY]

Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Redesignation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4134) (H. Rept. 115–581), H1265 [26FE]

Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]

Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6678) (H. Rept. 115–1053), H9667 [27NO]

Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 669) (H. Rept. 115–1059), H9762 [3DE]

Common Sense Permitting Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6106) (H. Rept. 115–955), H8737 [20SE]

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6040) (H. Rept. 115–911), H7781 [31AU]

Cormorant Relief Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6302) (H. Rept. 115–994), H9442 [23OC]

Cottonwood Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6146) (H. Rept. 115–895), H7750 [10AU]

Dept. of the Interior Conveyance of Certain Facilities, Easements, and Rights-of-Way to Kennewick Irrigation District: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6652) (H. Rept. 115–1082), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior Designation of at Least One City in the U.S. Annually as an ‘‘American World War II Heritage City’’: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6118) (H. Rept. 115–998), H9459 [30OC]

Dept. of the Interior Order Imposing a Moratorium on Federal Coal Leasing Shall Not Take Effect Unless a Joint Resolution of Approval Is Enacted: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1778) (H. Rept. 115–545), H782 [5FE]

Dept. of the Interior Study of Suitability and Feasibility of Establishing Birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a Unit of National Park System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5005) (H. Rept. 115–644), H3504 [24AP]

Depts. of the Interior and Defense Provision for Indefinite Duration of Certain Military Land Withdrawals and Improve and Make Management of Lands More Transparent: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4299) (H. Rept. 115–542), H736 [2FE]

Desert Community Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2365) (H. Rept. 115–1013), H9470 [9NO]

Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]

Devils Tower National Monument Designation of Mountain and Populated Place as Devils Tower: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 115–630), H3146 [11AP]

Domestic Offshore Energy Reinvestment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6771) (H. Rept. 115–1083), H10335 [19DE]

East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4645) (H. Rept. 115–666), H3884 [9MY]

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 146) (H. Rept. 115–584), H1340 [1MR]

Eastern Legacy Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3045) (H. Rept. 115–840), H6556 [18JY]

Education and Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5859) (H. Rept. 115–1067), H9767 [6DE]

Emery County Public Land Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5727) (H. Rept. 115–1071), H9819 [10DE]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4465) (H. Rept. 115–567), H1217 [16FE]

Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3131) (H. Rept. 115–563), H1211 [15FE]

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]

Ending Duplicative Permitting Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6107) (H. Rept. 115–1004), H9462 [2NO]

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4568) (H. Rept. 115–502), H82 [9JA]

Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States (EMPOWERS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6345) (H. Rept. 115–1051), H9667 [27NO]

Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5556) (H. Rept. 115–954), H8737 [20SE]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

FDR Historic Preservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5420) (H. Rept. 115–970), H8883 [25SE]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5133) (H. Rept. 115–625), H3063 [9AP]

Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3916) (H. Rept. 115–838), H6556 [18JY]

Fees for Medical Services Provided in Units of the National Park System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3607) (H. Rept. 115–565), H1211 [15FE]

Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5636) (H. Rept. 115–989), H9442 [23OC]

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Acreage Limit Modification in Order To Allow Donation of Private Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 835) (H. Rept. 115–580), H1265 [26FE]

Forest Service Maintenance or Replacement of Certain Facilities and Structures for Commercial Recreation Services at Smith Gulch, ID: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1482) (H. Rept. 115–833), H6462 [17JY]

Free Veterans From Fees Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3997) (H. Rept. 115–658), H3740 [27AP]

Gateway Arch National Park Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3058) (H. Rept. 115–534), H676 [29JA]

George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3008) (H. Rept. 115–616), H2040 [22MR]

Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4032) (H. Rept. 115–817), H6195 [13JY]

Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5751) (H. Rept. 115–782), H5647 [25JN]

Grant States and Local Governments Easements and Rights-of-Way Within Gateway National Recreation Area for Control and Prevention of Flooding and Shoreline Erosion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6666) (H. Rept. 115–995), H9442 [23OC]

Gray Wolf State Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 115–487), H18 [8JA]

Hyde Park Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 115–527), H628 [25JA]

Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 221) (H. Rept. 115–736), H5092 [12JN]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 245) (H. Rept. 115–1057), H9757 [30NO]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 237) (H. Rept. 115–1038), H9573 [20NO]

James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 443) (H. Rept. 115–535), H676 [29JA]

Jobs for Tribes Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 115–1064), H9762 [3DE]

Juab County Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3777) (H. Rept. 115–803), H5986 [3JY]

Kaibab National Forest Mapping Error Clarification To Allow the Purchase of Certain Lands by Young Life (organization): Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 466) (H. Rept. 115–615), H2040 [22MR]

Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4851) (H. Rept. 115–612), H1697 [19MR]

Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3961) (H. Rept. 115–634), H3314 [13AP]

La Paz County Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 115–536), H676 [29JA]

Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3392) (H. Rept. 115–768), H5361 [20JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 502) (H. Rept. 115–1091), H10509 [20DE]

Limit Imposition of Penalties Against a Person Fishing on a U.S. Flag Fishing Vessel in Areas of Pacific Ocean Based on a Report by an Observer on Such a Vessel: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5025) (H. Rept. 115–1104), H10586 [21DE]

Listing Reform Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 717) (H. Rept. 115–560), H1211 [15FE]

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3764) (H. Rept. 115–928), H8106 [10SE]

Lyon County Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5347) (H. Rept. 115–1002), H9462 [2NO]

Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6784) (H. Rept. 115–1012), H9470 [9NO]

Marine Fish Conservation Statutes Technical Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4528) (H. Rept. 115–775), H5580 [22JN]

Maude Frazier Mountain: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 577) (H. Rept. 115–839), H6556 [18JY]

Measures To Combat Invasive Lionfish: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6255) (H. Rept. 115–1089), H10509 [20DE]

Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4895) (H. Rept. 115–632), H3146 [11AP]

Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6013) (H. Rept. 115–969), H8882 [25SE]

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5979) (H. Rept. 115–855), H6647 [23JY]

Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 115–709), H4738 [1JN]

Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, Arlington County, VA: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 553) (H. Rept. 115–1031), H9567 [16NO]

National Comedy Center Recognition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6077) (H. Rept. 115–854), H6647 [23JY]

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation Establishment of a Memorial in the District of Columbia and Its Environs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1037) (H. Rept. 115–669), H3934 [11MY]

National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4033) (H. Rept. 115–515), H172 [12JA]

National Landslide Preparedness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1675) (H. Rept. 115–1035), H9567 [16NO]

National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1417) (H. Rept. 115–548), H1074 [8FE]

National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 115–533), H676 [29JA]

National Monument Creation and Protection (National Monument CAP) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 115–1081), H10335 [19DE]

National Nordic Museum Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 2857) (H. Rept. 115–931), H8106 [10SE]

National Park Service Management of Point Reyes National Seashore With the Intent To Maintain Working Dairies and Ranches on Agricultural Property: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6687) (H. Rept. 115–968), H8882 [25SE]

National Park Service Temporary Limited Appointment Regulations Application Modification: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6599) (H. Rept. 115–967), H8882 [25SE]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 520) (H. Rept. 115–631), H3146 [11AP]

National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]

Native American Business Incubators Program Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 607) (H. Rept. 115–1037), H9573 [20NO]

Native American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 210) (H. Rept. 115–993), H9442 [23OC]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6299) (H. Rept. 115–971), H8883 [25SE]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6602) (H. Rept. 115–1061), H9762 [3DE]

9/11 Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6287) (H. Rept. 115–930), H8106 [10SE]

NOAA Continued Use of James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area Promotion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6434) (H. Rept. 115–1006), H9462 [2NO]

North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1026) (H. Rept. 115–667), H3928 [10MY]

Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]

Oil Region National Heritage Area Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6507) (H. Rept. 115–1062), H9762 [3DE]

Oregon Tribal Economic Development Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3225) (H. Rept. 115–564), H1211 [15FE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 1285) (H. Rept. 115–507), H131 [10JA]

Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge Renaming as Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6064) (H. Rept. 115–986), H9430 [12OC]

Palau Agreement With the U.S Approval: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2085) (H. Rept. 115–1039), H9573 [20NO]

Permit Use of Bicycles, Wheelchairs, Strollers, and Game Carts in Wilderness Areas: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1349) (H. Rept. 115–1032), H9567 [16NO]

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1532) (H. Rept. 115–513), H168 [11JA]

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 224) (H. Rept. 115–735), H5092 [12JN]

Preserving America’s Battlefields Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6108) (H. Rept. 115–1040), H9573 [20NO]

Protection and Transparency for Adjacent Landowners Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6682) (H. Rept. 115–1060), H9762 [3DE]

Providing ESA Timing Improvements That Increase Opportunities for Nonlisting (PETITION) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6355) (H. Rept. 115–1105), H10586 [21DE]

Public Lands Telecommunications Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2425) (H. Rept. 115–1086), H10509 [20DE]

Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5613) (H. Rept. 115–856), H6648 [23JY]

Recognize Historical Significance of Roberto Clemente’s Place of Death Near Loiza, PR, by Adding It to the National Register of Historic Places: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 792) (H. Rept. 115–988), H9430 [12OC]

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5532) (H. Rept. 115–927), H7940 [7SE]

Recreation Not Red-Tape Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 115–1063), H9762 [3DE]

Regionally Empowered Decision-Making for Snapper, Noting the Angling Public and the Preservation of an Exceptional Resource (RED SNAPPER) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3588) (H. Rept. 115–1047), H9666 [27NO]

Remove Certain Native American Blood Requirements for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to Allow Heirs and Devisees to Title to Allotted Tribal Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2606) (H. Rept. 115–902), H7758 [21AU]

Remove Prohibition on Certain Alcohol Manufacturing on Indian Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5317) (H. Rept. 115–703), H4728 [24MY]

Removing Barriers to Energy Independence Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6087) (H. Rept. 115–1005), H9462 [2NO]

Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6510) (H. Rept. 115–1088), H10509 [20DE]

Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5874) (H. Rept. 115–1065), H9762 [3DE]

Restoring Local Input and Access to Public Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6939) (H. Rept. 115–1092), H10509 [20DE]

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 801) (H. Rept. 115–633), H3314 [13AP]

Ruffey Rancheria Restoration Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 115–1087), H10509 [20DE]

Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4824) (H. Rept. 115–881), H7741 [3AU]

Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2603) (H. Rept. 115–562), H1211 [15FE]

Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3593) (H. Rept. 115–1070), H9819 [10DE]

Ski Area Fee Retention Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5171) (H. Rept. 115–990), H9442 [23OC]

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 825) (H. Rept. 115–619), H3058 [5AP]

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 115–561), H1211 [15FE]

Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Establishment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 115–540), H736 [2FE]

Streamlining Environmental Approvals (SEA) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3133) (H. Rept. 115–1030), H9567 [16NO]

Streamlining Permitting Efficiencies in Energy Development (SPEED) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6088) (H. Rept. 115–921), H7919 [6SE]

Strengthening Coastal Communities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5787) (H. Rept. 115–997), H9459 [30OC]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 115–758), H5283 [19JN]

Strengthening the Economy With Critical Untapped Resources To Expand (SECURE) American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4239) (H. Rept. 115–1000), H9462 [2NO]

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2991) (H. Rept. 115–670), H3934 [11MY]

Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 115–532), H676 [29JA]

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 788) (H. Rept. 115–707), H4736 [29MY]

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo Land Claims Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6365) (H. Rept. 115–1052), H9667 [27NO]

Tribal Recognition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3744) (H. Rept. 115–953), H8737 [20SE]

Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 805) (H. Rept. 115–579), H1265 [26FE]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2987) (H. Rept. 115–1066), H9767 [6DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Exemption of Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers From Certain Inspections Prior to Export: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2504) (H. Rept. 115–506), H131 [10JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]

U.S. Interest in Certain Submerged Lands in the Area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Clarification: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1157) (H. Rept. 115–541), H736 [2FE]

Virgin Islands National Park Retained Use Estate for the Caneel Bay Resort in St. John, VI, Extension: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4731) (H. Rept. 115–1049), H9666 [27NO]

Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5923) (H. Rept. 115–922), H7940 [7SE]

Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects (WHOLE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6346) (H. Rept. 115–1050), H9666 [27NO]

West Fork Fire Station Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4609) (H. Rept. 115–624), H3063 [9AP]

World War II Pacific Sites Establishment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5706) (H. Rept. 115–991), H9442 [23OC]

Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4644) (H. Rept. 115–992), H9442 [23OC]

Summaries

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Tributes

Hansen, James V., H9552 [16NO]

Petersen, Brian D., E839• [14JN], E859• [19JN]

Taylor, Brent R., H9578 [27NO]

Wright, Doug, H4725 [24MY]

BISHOP, SANFORD D., JR. (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4832 [6JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Influence of Peach Tarts, Jack Brinkley, E504• [18AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H9408 [28SE]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H3783 [7MY]

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8172 [12SE]

Atlanta United FC (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 1179), H10210 [13DE]

Bankruptcy: allow full subrogation, including subrogation to the priority rights of the U.S., of claims for the payment of customs duties (see H.R. 4657), H170 [11JA]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

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

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H8739 [20SE]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 6927), H9432 [12OC]

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests: authorize sale of disconnected tracts of land (see H.R. 1434), H1335 [27FE]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

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

Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 980), H5987 [3JY]

Colleges and universities: establish commisson to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H733 [30JA]

——— prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H9408 [28SE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H9539 [15NO]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see H.R. 6474), H6648 [23JY]

——— grant farm numbers to individuals with certain documentation, include qualified intermediaries as recipients of farm ownership loans, and provide for a study of farmland tenure (see H.R. 6336), H6111 [11JY]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]

——— reaffirm authority of Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics (see H.R. 7330), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H6112 [11JY]

——— submit study by the Defense Business Board on potential departmental cost savings and provide for expedited consideration of legislation to implement such savings (see H.R. 1326), H1127 [13FE]

Dept. of Education: permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 3580), H7772 [24AU]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H4850 [6JN]

——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H6557 [18JY]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H903 [6FE]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 6992), H9436 [16OC]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H738 [2FE]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1227 [23FE]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H9152 [27SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see H.R. 4910), H732 [30JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H5649 [25JN]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H5505 [21JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H5201 [14JN]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H584 [19JA]

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

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H9574 [20NO]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3507 [24AP]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H9421 [5OC]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see H.R. 4884), H1127 [13FE]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H4694 [23MY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7689 [25JY]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

FAA: establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H9758 [30NO]

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

——— establish Office of Rural Telecommunications (see H.R. 5497), H5201 [14JN]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]

Federal Railroad Administration: provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees (see H.R. 3148), H5286 [19JN]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

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

Health: clarify that certain reimbursements for organ donation are not considered valuable consideration and, therefore, receipt of such reimbursements is not a criminal act (see H.R. 6448), H6587 [19JY]

——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H5749 [26JN]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H5750 [26JN]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9763 [3DE]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7689 [25JY]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

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

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H976 [7FE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H903 [6FE]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H4243 [18MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2106), H9425 [9OC]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H9153 [27SE]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H9153 [27SE]

Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Medicare: provide coverage of FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests (see H.R. 6062), H9449 [26OC]

——— provide for a special enrollment period for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 5104), H1443 [6MR]

——— provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (see H.R. 5160), H5817 [27JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9569 [16NO]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 721), H785 [5FE]

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

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

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

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

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H9153 [27SE]

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

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H9416 [2OC]

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

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1076 [8FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7754 [14AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H1267 [26FE]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (see H.R. 2259), H1477 [7MR]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H9444 [23OC]

Product safety: require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see H.R. 6022), H5649 [25JN]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H7743 [3AU]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Taxation: extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H9092 [26SE]

——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 1098), H8886 [25SE]

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H974 [7FE]

——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 1268), H3210 [12AP]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3052 [29MR]

Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (see H.R. 4918), H1076 [8FE]

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

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3239), H3783 [7MY]

White House Rural Council: establish (see H.R. 5217), H1500 [8MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9415 [2OC]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA: designate (see H.R. 6719), H7919 [6SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA: designate (H.R. 6719), H7920 [6SE]

Papers

From Conflict to Compromise—The Normalization of Relations Between the United States of America and Vietnam: Catherine Kennedy, E834• [13JN]

Poems

‘‘Good Timber,’’ Douglas Malloch, H3880 [9MY]

Remarks

Albany, GA: anniversary of Second Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, E878• [20JN]

Appropriations: making continuing, H10497 [20DE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H4874 [7JN]

Camilla, GA: anniversary of Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church, E879• [20JN]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1507• [13NO]

Corps of Engineers: convey land parcels known as Earle May Recreational Area to Bainbridge, GA, H4832, H4833 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4832, H4833 [6JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program funding, H4874 [7JN]

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

——— Joint Surveillance Targeting and Attack Radar System (JSTARS) fleet funding, H7707• [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10497 [20DE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (H.R. 4910), H3754 [7MY]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H10497 [20DE]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10497 [20DE]

Macon, GA: anniversary of Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church, E1510• [13NO]

Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA: designate (H.R. 6719), E1214• [6SE]

Stembridge, J. Warren: CIA Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal recipient, E270• [7MR]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1309• [26SE]

Votes: position on missed, E29• [10JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H16 [8JA], H1210 [15FE]

Tributes

Adkins, Grace Hatcher, E558• [27AP]

Cloud, Ernest, Jr. (Bobo), E182• [14FE]

Cooper, Glynn, E1013• [16JY]

Dellums, Ronald V., H7908• [6SE]

DuBose, Edward O., E1514• [13NO]

Gaines-Flakes, Robena, E1095• [26JY]

Gantt-Evans, Lillie R., E330• [15MR]

Green, Earnest, E62• [18JA]

Grimsley, Jerry C., E899• [22JN]

Hardman, Ann L., E362• [22MR]

Hurt, Robert H., E1204• [5SE]

Johnson, Leroy R., E1051• [24JY]

Lockett, Milton, Jr. (Davey), E983• [10JY]

Luthuli-Gcabashe, Thandeka, E1085• [26JY]

Miller, Zell, H3880 [9MY], E504• [18AP]

Mixon, Eunice L., E187• [14FE], E1572• [29NO]

Monson, Richard S., E683• [18MY]

Neal, Corey J., E134• [5FE]

Paige, Ralph, E987• [10JY]

Penson, Gozie E., E684• [18MY]

Porter, Kimberly A., E1553• [27NO]

Porter, Veola Dotson, E759• [5JN]

Powell, Jack M., E876• [20JN]

Randolph, Carolyn G., E1054• [24JY]

Ray, Robert F., E767• [5JN]

Samuels, Rita Jackson, E425• [10AP]

Shipman, Alberta L. Griffin, E688• [18MY]

Simpson, Gracie G., E1079• [26JY]

Stewart, Sarah, E1516• [13NO]

Tarver, Ollie W., E184• [14FE]

Tomlin, Elizabeth Moore, E215• [26FE]

Toney, Ronald G., Sr., E420• [10AP]

Ward, Paschal, E563• [27AP]

West, Togo D., Jr., E344• [20MR]

Williams, Earl, Jr., E154• [7FE]

BISHOPVILLE, SC

Remarks in Senate

American Legion Post 29: tribute for unveiling of James D. Heriot statue, S2070 [11AP]

BISMARCK, MO

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E963 [3JY]

BISOGNO, JANET

Remarks in Senate

Osceola County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]

BISTARKEY, STEPHEN M., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E103 [29JA]

BISTRIAN, SAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10098 [11DE]

BITKOV, ANASTASIA

Remarks in House

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]

BITKOV, IGOR AND IRINA

Remarks in House

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]

BITKOV, VLADIMIR

Remarks in House

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]

BITTICK, JOHN C.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2120 [12AP]

BIVENS, AUDREY

Remarks in House

Arc (organization) of Katy, TX: Hometown Heroes award recipient, E636 [11MY]

BJORKLUND, KAY

Remarks in Senate

AARP (organization): Andrus Award recipient for Wyoming, S6911 [13NO]

BJORNSEN, ERIK

Remarks in Senate

Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]

BJORNSEN, SADIE

Remarks in Senate

Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]

BLACHLY COUNTY, OR

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

BLACHLY-LANE COUNTY COOPERATIVE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3549 [25AP]

BLACK, BARRY C. (Chaplain of the Senate)

Prayers

Senate, S1 [3JA], S27 [4JA], S49 [8JA], S81 [9JA], S113 [10JA], S143 [11JA], S173 [16JA], S213 [17JA], S265 [18JA], S315 [19JA], S359 [20JA], S395 [21JA], S429 [22JA], S445 [23JA], S477 [24JA], S507 [25JA], S527 [29JA], S557 [30JA], S595 [5FE], S617 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S793 [8FE], S847 [9FE], S855 [12FE], S889 [13FE], S929 [14FE], S1131 [15FE], S1199 [26FE], S1257 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1325 [5MR], S1343 [6MR], S1405 [7MR], S1529 [8MR], S1617 [12MR], S1645 [13MR], S1695 [14MR], S1741 [15MR], S1773 [19MR], S1799 [20MR], S1849 [21MR], S1885 [22MR], S1993 [9AP], S2021 [10AP], S2047 [11AP], S2083 [12AP], S2131 [16AP], S2191 [17AP], S2227 [18AP], S2289 [19AP], S2333 [23AP], S2359 [24AP], S2399 [25AP], S2447 [26AP], S2505 [7MY], S2533 [8MY], S2557 [9MY], S2599 [10MY], S2633 [14MY], S2657 [15MY], S2687 [16MY], S2735 [17MY], S2781 [21MY], S2801 [22MY], S2843 [23MY], S2889 [24MY], S2953 [4JN], S2973 [5JN], S3001 [6JN], S3269 [7JN], S3395 [11JN], S3729 [12JN], S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S3961 [18JN], S4011 [19JN], S4253 [20JN], S4313 [21JN], S4353 [25JN], S4379 [26JN], S4459 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S4829 [9JY], S4847 [10JY], S4881 [11JY], S4923 [12JY], S4957 [16JY], S4973 [17JY], S5027 [18JY], S5115 [23JY], S5227 [24JY], S5315 [25JY], S5393 [26JY], S5441 [30JY], S5463 [31JY], S5527 [1AU], S5599 [15AU], S5671 [16AU], S5705 [20AU], S5733 [21AU], S5791 [22AU], S5871 [23AU], S5941 [27AU], S5961 [28AU], S6011 [4SE], S6035 [5SE], S6041 [6SE], S6115 [12SE], S6159 [17SE], S6197 [18SE], S6265 [24SE], S6313 [26SE], S6351 [27SE], S6367 [28SE], S6401 [1OC], S6417 [2OC], S6455 [3OC], S6507 [4OC], S6559, S6679 [5OC], S6703 [9OC], S6735 [10OC], S6777 [11OC], S6903 [13NO], S6937 [14NO], S6969 [15NO], S7073 [26NO], S7103 [27NO], S7147 [28NO], S7197 [29NO], S7251 [3DE], S7259 [4DE], S7373 [10DE], S7389 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7531 [13DE], S7627 [17DE], S7737 [18DE], S7823 [19DE], S7957 [20DE], S8005 [21DE], S8021 [22DE], S8047 [27DE], S8051 [2JA]

BLACK, DIANE (a Representative from Tennessee)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H133 [10JA]

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H3887 [9MY]

Armed Forces: remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3783 [7MY]

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

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirement applicable to able-bodied adults without dependents (see H.R. 2996), H784 [5FE]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H4210 [17MY]

——— provide for accreditation reform, require institutions of higher education to publish information on student success, and provide for fiscal and student loan accountability by institutions (see H.R. 4274), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (see H.R. 7292), H10209 [13DE]

——— establish Megan Rondini National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (see H.R. 7222), H9767 [6DE]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H5153 [13JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond prior to entry into the U.S., with funds being forfeited if such aliens overstay their visas (see H.R. 6089), H5286 [19JN]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

——— take appropriate actions to ensure that an illegal alien sex offender is in removal proceedings or has been ordered removed, and is required to register as a sex offender (see H.R. 6595), H9416 [2OC]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H3397 [17AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H9415 [2OC]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H2043 [22MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H8172 [12SE]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H6650 [23JY]

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

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H1373 [5MR]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H3750 [3MY]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H8172 [12SE]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 392), H8742 [24SE]

——— end Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and children, and make mandatory and permanent requirements to use electronic employment eligibility verification system (see H.R. 4340), H3444 [18AP]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9439 [19OC]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H678 [29JA]

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

Insurance: provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility (see H.R. 6301), H6042 [10JY]

IRS: make available an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings (see H.R. 5377), H1754 [21MR]

——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H737 [2FE]

Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN: designate (see H.R. 5349), H1727 [20MR]

Major Homer L. Pease Post Office, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 6621), H7723 [26JY]

Medicare: allow qualified group practices to furnish certain items and services at qualified skilled nursing facilities to individuals entitled to certain benefits to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations (see H.R. 6502), H7685 [25JY]

——— ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H9758 [30NO]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see H.R. 1898), H8886 [25SE]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H3444 [18AP]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H5991 [6JY]

——— provide for a demonstration project to further examine benefits of providing coverage and payment for items and services necessary to administer intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in the home (see H.R. 4724), H3979 [15MY]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 5507), H3507 [24AP]

——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H3576 [25AP]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1065), H8733 [17SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

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

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H6042 [10JY]

——— provide health insurance coverage statements to individuals only upon request (see H.R. 6718), H7919 [6SE]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H5817 [27JN]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H1127 [13FE]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6464 [17JY]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see H. Res. 712), H624 [22JA]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H478 [17JA]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Taxation: allow qualified distributions from health savings account for certain home care expenses (see H.R. 6813), H9539 [15NO]

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

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

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

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5978 [28JN]

——— prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote seller and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see H.R. 6724), H8728 [13SE]

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

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

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

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H5095 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H4242 [18MY]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6040 [10JY]

Medicare: require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to provide information on safe disposal of prescription drugs that are controlled substances to certain enrolled individuals (see H.R. 5714), H3884 [9MY]

——— revise certain measures used under the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey relating to pain management (see H.R. 5719), H3884 [9MY]

Taxation: establish a new phaseout of credit for electric cars (see H.R. 7065), H9435 [16OC]

——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (see H.R. 4978), H1074 [8FE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 6263), H5973 [28JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (H.R. 5876), H4242 [18MY]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (H.R. 6318), H6041 [10JY]

Medicare: require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to provide information on safe disposal of prescription drugs that are controlled substances to certain enrolled individuals (H.R. 5714), H3886 [9MY]

——— revise certain measures used under the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey relating to pain management (H.R. 5719), H3886 [9MY]

Taxation: establish a new phaseout of credit for electric cars (H.R. 7065), H9436 [16OC]

——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (H.R. 4978), H1075 [8FE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (H.R. 6263), H5976 [28JN]

Proclamations

Declaration of Mothers—A Proclamation and a Pledge for the Preservation of Liberty and Virtue: HomeMakers for America (organization), E123• [2FE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H563 [19JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3184 [12AP]

Economy: status, H8165 [12SE]

Hendersonville, TN: anniversary of Rockland Baptist Church, E560• [27AP]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare nurses, E517• [24AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H8165 [12SE]

Votes: position on missed, H3111• [11AP], E146• [6FE], E170• [13FE], E512• [23AP], E530• [24AP], E553• [26AP], E722• [23MY], E736•, E743• [25MY], E862• [19JN], E966• [3JY], E1014• [16JY], E1042•, E1043• [23JY], E1089•, E1099•, E1100• [26JY]

Resignations

Committee on the Budget (House) chairmanship, H162 [11JA]

Tributes

Mason, Larry, E1625• [10DE]

Tatum, Jeremiah, H1735 [21MR]

Vaughn, Lalania S., E1273• [20SE]

BLACK, L. JOY GATES

Remarks in House

Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission: Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E393 [5AP]

BLACK, SAMUEL P., III (PAT)

Remarks in House

Black Family Foundation: anniversary, H7831 [5SE]

BLACK, SAMUEL P., JR.

Remarks in House

Black Family Foundation: anniversary, H7831 [5SE]

BLACK, TIMUEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7273 [4DE]

BLACK, WILLIAM P., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E217 [26FE]

BLACK FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E987 [10JY]

BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H7831 [5SE]

BLACK HILLS NATIONAL CEMETERY BOUNDARY EXPANSION ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3952 [15MY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H3952 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 35), H3951–H3953 [15MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 35) (H. Rept. 115–626), H3094 [10AP]

Texts of

S. 35, provisions, H3951 [15MY]

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Army: tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month (see S. Res. 412), S1165 [15FE]

Observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE] (see H. Res. 755), H1334 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Observance, H780–H782 [5FE], H790, H898–H900 [6FE], H1174–H1176 [14FE], E124, E130 [2FE]

Remarks in Senate

Army: tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month (S. Res. 412), S6504 [3OC]

Observance, S1279 [28FE]

Observance (S. Res. 413), S1189 [15FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 412, tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month, S1169 [15FE]

S. Res. 413, observance, S1169 [15FE]

BLACK LESBIAN AND GAY PRIDE DAY, INC.

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to DC Black Pride festival, E693 [21MY]

BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP] (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Remarks in House

Observance (H. Res. 818), H3159 [12AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 459, observance, S2077 [11AP]

BLACK MOUNTAIN RANGE AND BULLHEAD CITY LAND EXCHANGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6738), H7941 [7SE]

BLACK WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 722), H737 [2FE]

BLACKBIRD, UGA’SHON C.W. (CURTIS)

Remarks in Senate

Federal employees: tribute to Federal and tribal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2716 [16MY]

Nebraska: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2769 [17MY]

BLACKBURN, MARSHA (a Representative from Tennessee)

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4951 [7JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 681), H3443 [18AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H3097 [10AP]

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

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (see H.R. 5812), H4210 [17MY]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see H.R. 5353), H3931 [10MY]

Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H903 [6FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (see H.R. 5590), H4210 [17MY]

China: impose duties on imported merchandise in an amount equivalent to estimated annual loss of revenue from violations of U.S. intellectual property rights (see H.R. 1048), H975 [7FE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H976 [7FE]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3936 [11MY]

——— develop training materials covering circumstances when a pharmacist may decline to fill a prescription due to suspicion the prescription is fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse (see H.R. 4275), H3887 [9MY]

——— restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (see H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of HHS: appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information (see H.R. 4284), H3931 [10MY]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H3887 [9MY]

——— authorize certain substance abuse recovery services grants to be used to establish regional technical assistance centers (see H.R. 5587), H4285 [21MY]

——— authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (see H.R. 4684), H4210 [17MY]

——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5197), H3887 [9MY]

——— conduct a study and submit a report on barriers to accessing abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for certain Medicare enrollees (see H.R. 5582), H3936 [11MY]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H3979 [15MY]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (see H.R. 5327), H4285 [21MY]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]

——— issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs (see H.R. 5806), H4243 [18MY]

——— promote testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers (see H.R. 3331), H3931 [10MY]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see H.R. 5176), H3887 [9MY]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (see H.R. 5261), H3887 [9MY]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (see H.R. 5009), H3936 [11MY]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5796), H4210 [17MY]

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

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H4210 [17MY]

——— require States to operate drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5808), H4210 [17MY]

——— update or issue one or more guidances addressing alternative methods for data collection on opioid sparing and inclusion of such data in product labeling (see H.R. 5473), H3887 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond prior to entry into the U.S., with funds being forfeited if such aliens overstay their visas (see H.R. 6089), H5977 [28JN]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see H.R. 4910), H1268 [26FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure each wheelchair, furnished to a veteran because of a service-connected disability, restores maximum achievable mobility in the activities of daily life, employment, and recreation (see H.R. 1943), H1502 [8MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H3936 [11MY]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (see H.R. 2851), H1267 [26FE]

——— provide for delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an administering practitioner (see H.R. 5202), H3887 [9MY]

——— require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (see H.R. 5687), H3887 [9MY]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1142), H3930 [10MY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]

FCC: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (see H.R. 5709), H5286 [19JN]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see H.R. 4881), H5507 [21JN]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5286 [19JN]

FDA: amend policies relative to postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances (see H.R. 5811), H4981 [7JN]

Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see H.R. 559), H902 [6FE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3747 [1MY]

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

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9431 [12OC]

Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H8728 [13SE]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see H.R. 1697), H2043 [22MR]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1610 [14MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1653 [15MR]

——— support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza (see H.J. Res. 135), H5022 [8JN]

Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN: designate (see H.R. 5349), H1727 [20MR]

Major Homer L. Pease Post Office, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 6621), H7723 [26JY]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (see H.R. 5797), H4210 [17MY]

——— cover protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder (see H.R. 5789), H4243 [18MY]

——— provide extension of enhanced Federal medical assistance percentage for health homes for individuals with substance use disorders (see H.R. 5810), H4694 [23MY]

——— provide for a demonstration project to increase substance use provider treatment capacity (see H.R. 5477), H4210 [17MY]

——— provide requirements relative to use of qualified prescription drug monitoring programs and prescribing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 5801), H4243 [18MY]

——— require States to annually report on certain adult health quality measures (see H.R. 5583), H4243 [18MY]

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission: conduct study and report on requirements applicable to, and practices of, mental institutions (see H.R. 5800), H4584 [22MY]

Medicare: encourage use of non-opioid analgesics for management of post-surgical pain (see H.R. 5809), H4733 [25MY]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H5649 [25JN]

——— expand eligibility for medication therapy management programs to include certain individuals who are at risk for prescription drug abuse (see H.R. 5684), H3931 [10MY]

——— identify and notify outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5716), H4584 [22MY]

——— provide educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management as part of the ‘‘Medicare & You’’ handbook (see H.R. 5685), H3887 [9MY]

——— provide for an opioid use disorder treatment demonstration program (see H.R. 5605), H4730 [24MY]

——— provide for certain program integrity transparency measures (see H.R. 5715), H4285 [21MY]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H3931 [10MY]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 5507), H3507 [24AP]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H3887 [9MY]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5675), H3887 [9MY]

——— require prescription drug plans to include information on adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain (see H.R. 5686), H3887 [9MY]

——— require review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder be included in initial preventive physical examinations (see H.R. 5798), H4243 [18MY]

——— waive certain telehealth requirements in the case of certain treatment of an opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder (see H.R. 5603), H4243 [18MY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H3979 [15MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H6041 [10JY]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H1127 [13FE]

Public Health Service: report to Congress on effects on public health of increased rate of use of synthetic drugs (see H.R. 449), H3886 [9MY]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H5201 [14JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]

Social Security: ensure access to mental health services for children and pregnant women under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 3192), H4243 [18MY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]

Taxation: encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8733 [17SE]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H6112 [11JY]

——— exclude from gross income certain amounts realized on the disposition of property raised or produced by a student farmer (see H.R. 1626), H170 [11JA]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H5649 [25JN]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5978 [28JN]

——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (see H.R. 4978), H5507 [21JN]

——— promote new business innovation (see H.R. 6756), H8733 [17SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 6263), H6465 [17JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]

Crime: prohibit awarding credit toward service of sentences for satisfactory behavior for certain drug offenses (see H.R. 6844), H8737 [20SE]

FCC: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (see H.R. 4986), H1074 [8FE]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (see H.R. 5752), H3928 [10MY]

Medicaid: require State plans have in place certain drug utilization review activities to receive full Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5799), H3975 [15MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (H.R. 5311), H1653 [15MR]

Crime: prohibit awarding credit toward service of sentences for satisfactory behavior for certain drug offenses (H.R. 6844), H8738 [20SE]

FCC: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1075 [8FE]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (H.R. 5752), H3930 [10MY]

Medicaid: require State plans have in place certain drug utilization review activities to receive full Federal medical assistance percentage (H.R. 5799), H3977 [15MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H568 [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H496, H497 [18JA]

Appropriations: making continuing, H894 [6FE]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date, H3538 [25AP]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations, H894 [6FE]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding to sell transmission assets of Bonneville Power Administration, Southwestern Power Administration, Western Area Power Administration, and TVA, H4950 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H894 [6FE]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H4951 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4950, H4951 [7JN]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1460 [7MR]

——— delay implementation of emission standards for new residential wood and pellet stoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces, H1460 [7MR]

FCC: ensure the integrity of voice communications and prevent discrimination among areas in the delivery of such communications by requiring providers to register and comply with basic quality standards (S. 96), H991 [8FE]

——— reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1410 [6MR]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (H.R. 5752), H5117, H5118, H5119 [13JN]

——— strengthen authorities to address counterfeit drugs, illegal and synthetic opioids, and opioid-like substances (H.R. 5228), H5118 [13JN]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H894 [6FE]

Medicare: improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (H.R. 1898), H6065 [11JY]

——— repeal therapy cap, H894 [6FE]

Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), Senate amendment, H993 [8FE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3538 [25AP]

BLACKFEET COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1161 [15FE]

BLACKFOOT, ID

Remarks in Senate

Bear Knuckles (company): tribute, S6337 [26SE]

BLACKMUN, SCOTT

Letters

Reporting of sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by recognized amateur sports organizations, H640 [29JA]

BLACKNALL, CHARLES T.

Remarks in House

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

BLACKS see African Americans

BLACKSBURG, SC

Remarks in House

First Baptist Church of Blacksburg: tribute, H7164 [25JY]

BLACKSBURG, VA

Remarks in House

May Family Foundation: tribute to Virginia Tech University College of Engineering donations, E1022 [17JY]

BLACKWELL, CREOLA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1486 [2NO]

BLACKWELL, MATT

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7170 [25JY]

BLADENSBURG, MD

Remarks in House

Courts: decision in American Humanist Association v. Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission relative to government endorsement of religion, H1586 [14MR], H7171 [25JY]

BLAISDELL, ERIC

Articles and editorials

He Had an Arts Spirit—Famed Barre Sculptor Frank Gaylord Has Died, S2476 [26AP]

BLAKE, CARL

Letters

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5618 [25JN]

BLAKE, KRISTENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1353 [2OC]

BLAKE, KRISTINE

Appointments

House of Representatives Child Care Center Advisory Board, H9445 [26OC]

BLAKELY, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1447 [7MR]

BLAKELY, SARA

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, E781 [6JN]

BLANCATO, ROBERT B.

Letters

Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act, S6819 [11OC]

BLANCETT, ERIN

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1384 [9OC]

BLANCHARD, LYNDA C.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S6221 [18SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Slovenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6221 [18SE]

BLANCHARD, THOMAS, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E923 [26JN]

BLAND, JUDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E248 [1MR]

BLANK, HELEN

Remarks in House

Coalition on Human Needs: Special Human Needs Hero award recipient, E1023 [17JY]

BLANK, ROSS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E986 [10JY]

BLANKENBUEHLER, ANDY

Addresses

Kennedy Center Honors: John J. Sullivan, S7910 [19DE]

BLANKENSTEIN, ERIC

Remarks in Senate

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: suitability to be Policy Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending relative to comments on race relations and hate crimes, S6410 [1OC]

BLANKS, RALPH E.

Eulogies

Fattah, David, Sr., E1726 [21DE]

BLANN, JERRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S868 [12FE]

BLAS, FRANCISCO C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E785 [6JN]

BLAS, JOSEPHINE M.P.

Remarks in House

SBA: Guam Veterans Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E461 [13AP]

BLASDEL, JACQUELINE L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E396 [5AP]

BLASH, CLEVELAND, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3195 [12AP]

BLATTIE, HAROLD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E534 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1836 [20MR]

BLAZEK, LOLA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E745 [25MY]

BLEA, DARLYNN

Remarks in House

Adams County, CO: Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E685 [18MY]

BLEW, JAMES

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Education: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, S4963 [16JY], S4980 [17JY]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, unanimous-consent agreement, S4364 [25JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

BLEWETT, RUSSELL E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E753 [1JN]

BLIND see Disabled

BLITMAN, BRUCE A.

Remarks in House

Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E473 [16AP]

BLOCHER, SARAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1611 [6DE]

BLOCK, KITTY

Letters

Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act, H8156 [12SE]

BLOCK, TIMOTHY M.

Remarks in House

National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductee, H420 [17JA], H485 [18JA]

BLOCK ALL NEW (BAN) OIL EXPORTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2886), S2793 [21MY]

BLOCKING REGULATORY INTERFERENCE FROM CLOSING KILNS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1917): consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 1917): consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

Letters

Provisions: Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1463 [7MR]

——— Ross Eisenberg, National Association of Manufacturers, H1463 [7MR]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 1917), H1464 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1917), H1458–H1466 [7MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— motion to recommit, H1464 [7MR]

EPA: delay implementation of emission standards for new residential wood and pellet stoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces, H1459–H1464 [7MR]

——— prohibit EPA Administrator from booking airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, H1464 [7MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1917, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1917) (H. Rept. 115–509), H131 [10JA]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461) (S. Rept. 115–407), S7274 [4DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 762, consideration of H.R. 1917, provisions, H1451 [7MR]

H.R. 1917, provisions, H1458 [7MR]

BLODGETT, JONATHAN

Letters

First Step Act, S7917 [19DE]

BLODGETT, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E238 [27FE]

BLOHM, WINONA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1461 [26OC]

BLOIS, GLADYS AND DERALD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1132 [7AU]

BLOME, DONALD A.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

BLOOD DONORS see Health

BLOOM, A. RICKEY GOLDSTEIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1192 [4SE]

BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK (publication)

Articles and editorials

Trouble With Short-Term Health Plans in the Age of Obamacare, S6742 [10OC]

BLOOMFIELD, NJ

Remarks in House

Bloomfield College: anniversary, E1461 [26OC]

BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1461 [26OC]

BLOOMINGDALE, IL

Remarks in House

Bloomingdale Veterans Memorial Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 4574), H3757 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Bloomingdale Veterans Memorial Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 4574), S4807, S4808 [28JN]

Reports filed

Bloomingdale Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Bloomingdale, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4574), S3951 [14JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4574, Bloomingdale Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Bloomingdale, IL, H3757 [7MY]

BLOOMINGDALE, NJ

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E877 [20JN]

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Amendments

Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office: designate (H.R. 4326), H9726 [29NO]

Remarks in House

Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office: designate (H.R. 4326), H9702, H9726 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office: designate (H.R. 4326), S7529 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4326, Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office, Bloomington, IL, H9726 [29NO]

BLOOMINGTON, IN

Bills and resolutions

Indiana University: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 494), S2485 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Indiana University: tribute to women’s basketball team (S. Res. 494), S2498 [26AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 494, tribute to Indiana University women’s basketball team, S2494 [26AP]

BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Remarks in House

Miller, Alexandra: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN

Remarks in House

Dean Stone Bridge: designate (H.R. 3469), H1517 [13MR]

Texts of

H.R. 3469, Dean Stone Bridge, Blount County, TN, H1517 [13MR]

BLOUNTSTOWN, FL

Remarks in Senate

McGhee, Amanda: Calhoun County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

BLOW, BAILEY

Essays

State of the Union, S605 [5FE]

BLR, INC.

Remarks in House

Aurora, CO: anniversary of BLR Elder Care, E1265 [17SE]

BLUE RIDGE, GA

Remarks in House

Mercier Orchards: anniversary, E151 [7FE]

BLUE SPRINGS, MO

Remarks in House

Rocheleau, Joey: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1419 [16OC]

BLUE WATER NAVY VIETNAM VETERANS ACT

Letters

Provisions: Carl Blake, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H5618 [25JN]

——— Carlos U. Fuentes, VFW, H5618 [25JN]

——— Dana T. Atkins, Military Officers Association of America, H5618 [25JN]

——— Denise Rohan, American Legion, H5620 [25JN]

——— Garry J. Augustine, DAV, H5619 [25JN]

——— John B. Wells, Military-Veterans Advocacy, Inc., S7380 [10DE], H5619 [25JN]

——— John Rowan, Vietnam Veterans of America (organization), H5618 [25JN]

——— Keith Hall, CBO, S7383 [10DE]

——— Mike Yates and Michael J. Little, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association, H5619 [25JN]

——— Neil Van Ess, Military Order of the Purple Heart, H5619 [25JN]

——— Thomas J. Snee, Fleet Reserve Association, H5620 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust certain limits on the guaranteed amount of a home loan under the home loan program, H5617 [25JN]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era, H5617 [25JN]

Enact (H.R. 299), H5611–H5621, H5635 [25JN], H5667 [26JN], E916 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 299), S7380–S7383 [10DE], S7424 [11DE], S7553 [13DE], S7761 [18DE], S7835–S7837 [19DE]

——— unanimous-consent request, S7379, S7380 [10DE], S7835 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 299, provisions, H5611–H5614 [25JN]

BLUE WATER NAVY VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5619 [25JN]

BLUEBONNET BELLE (aircraft)

Remarks in House

Aviation: crash of vintage C–47 Skytrain on way to Oshkosh Air Show, H7672 [25JY]

BLUFORD HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1327 [27SE]

BLUM, ROD (a Representative from Iowa)

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4833 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4879), H1127 [13FE]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 1419), H170 [11JA]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

Colleges and universities: establish commisson to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H733 [30JA]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Congress: eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering (see H. Res. 283), H3936 [11MY]

Crime: require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

Dept. of Justice: provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 5682), H4285 [21MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1442 [6MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9416 [2OC]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H6264 [16JY]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H3444 [18AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H4139 [16MY]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of residents who are acting in accordance with their State’s marijuana laws (see H.R. 975), H82 [9JA]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see H.R. 4881), H1336 [27FE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1179 [14FE]

——— require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1339), H733 [30JA]

Federal aid programs: recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7921 [6SE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H4210 [17MY]

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

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H975 [7FE]

Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 2141), H9449 [26OC]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents (see H.R. 6190), H5649 [25JN]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions (see H.R. 6898), H9088 [26SE]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H4243 [18MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H4140 [16MY]

Members of Congress: set annual rate of pay for a Member who has served 12 consecutive years at $1 and exclude service during any such annual pay period as creditable service for purposes of an annuity (see H.R. 5539), H3396 [17AP]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H678 [29JA]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 977), H5976 [28JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: extend moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 4831), H1336 [27FE]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3783 [7MY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H9425 [9OC]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H3059 [5AP]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

SBA: codify Boots to Business Program (see H.R. 5193), H1475 [7MR]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H8886 [25SE]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers (see H.R. 881), H3342 [16AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H4582 [22MY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H902 [6FE]

——— eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 6081), H9420 [5OC]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7824 [4SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3746 [1MY]

——— reestablish 15 percent corporate rate bracket (see H.R. 7176), H9667 [27NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4139 [16MY]

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

——— provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 1168), H9460 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H582 [19JA]

GAO: report on compliance of contracting agencies with subcontracting plans and subcontracting goals under the Small Business Act (see H.R. 5144), H1340 [1MR]

Medicare: provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 6980), H9405 [28SE]

White House Conference on Small Business: reauthorize (see H.R. 6446), H6587 [19JY]

Constitutional authority statements

GAO: report on compliance of contracting agencies with subcontracting plans and subcontracting goals under the Small Business Act (H.R. 5144), H1341 [1MR]

Medicare: provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy (H.R. 6980), H9407 [28SE]

White House Conference on Small Business: reauthorize (H.R. 6446), H6589 [19JY]

Letters

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1418 [6MR]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H1419 [6MR]

Remarks

Cedar Falls, IA: tribute to Cedar Falls High School rocket club, E673• [17MY]

Cook, Kaleb: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E990• [10JY]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4833 [6JN]

——— prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project in Cedar Rapids, IA, H4833 [6JN]

Federal agencies and departments: reauthorize and rename position of Whistleblower Ombudsman to Whistleblower Protection Coordinator in Federal inspector general offices (S. 1869), H4870 [7JN]

——— reauthorize whistleblower protection program in Federal inspector general offices (H.R. 4043), H1417, H1418 [6MR]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), H1418, H1419 [6MR]

——— provide a temporary prohibition on employment of political appointees in career civil service positions (H.R. 1132), H1414, H1415, H1416 [6MR]

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

King, Jared: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E429• [11AP]

Kleman, Caleb: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E552• [26AP]

——— U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E494• [18AP]

Nesmith, Mallory M.: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E501• [18AP]

Roling, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E972• [6JY]

Schneider, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1036• [19JY]

Votes: position on missed, E175• [13FE], E710• [22MY], E891•, E893• [21JN], E1005• [12JY]

Wartburg College: tribute to wrestling team, E333• [19MR]

Tributes

Duncan, Hannah, E1129• [7AU]

Kolbe, Sherry, E440• [12AP]

Milroy, Grace, E510• [23AP]

Ruba, Sam, E614• [9MY]

Zehr, Caleb, E614• [9MY]

BLUMENAUER, EARL (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3711 [27AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3711 [27AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see H.R. 5694), H3782 [7MY]

Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels: implement (see H.R. 5763), H5286 [19JN]

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see H.R. 6800), H9526 [14NO]

AID: modernize Food for Peace Program (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H7751 [10AU]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8742 [24SE]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]

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

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H1755 [21MR]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

ATF: require State and local law enforcement agencies to promptly report loss or theft of any firearm to the National Tracing Center (see H.R. 4786), H172 [12JA]

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H738 [2FE]

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

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H1374 [5MR] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3148 [11AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see H.R. 4957), H4694 [23MY]

Chetco River: make technical corrections to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System segment designations (see H.R. 6546), H7721 [26JY]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H1729 [20MR]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H1214 [15FE]

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

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

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7743 [3AU]

Commission To Study and Establish a Fair and Humane System of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8733 [17SE]

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5043), H1211 [15FE]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H5987 [3JY]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1699 [19MR]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H4850 [6JN]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see H.R. 5627), H3705 [26AP]

——— improve food safety, encourage greater production of agricultural commodities for use in the locality in which produced, and reauthorize and expand support of these efforts (see H.R. 3941), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see H.R. 6840), H8732 [17SE]

——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see H.R. 4980), H1074 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: allow students convicted of marijuana possession to retain financial aid eligibility if they complete a drug rehabilitation program and pass two unannounced drug tests (see H.R. 3252), H733 [30JA]

——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see H.R. 6775), H9471 [9NO]

——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see H.R. 5241), H6558 [18JY]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H9463 [2NO]

——— provide for a percentage of student loan forgiveness for public service employment (see H.R. 3026), H5977 [28JN]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once enrolled (see H.R. 2782), H7728 [26JY]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: amend laws relative to designation of general surgery shortage areas (see H.R. 2906), H5225 [15JN]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H3887 [9MY]

——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]

——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5197), H4981 [7JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 6082), H5151 [13JN]

——— enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]

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

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

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 2999), H4739 [1JN]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see H.R. 6586), H7722 [26JY]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]

——— provide for demonstration program to facilitate clinical adoption of pregnancy intention screening initiatives (see H.R. 4418), H7728 [26JY]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1639), H3936 [11MY]

——— reauthorize Healthy Start for Infants Program (see H.R. 3842), H3096 [10AP]

——— require reporting by drug manufacturers to increase transparency in drug pricing (see H.R. 4116), H554 [18JA]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2913), H975 [7FE]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H4733 [25MY]

——— submit report on effects of inclusion of quality increases in the determination of blended benchmark amounts under Medicare part C (see H.R. 4952), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify rights of all persons held or detained at a port of entry or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 1006), H9152 [27SE]

——— enhance security of surface transportation assets (see H.R. 4474), H170 [11JA]

——— establish humane practices for repatriation of aliens at the border and effective standards for the treatment of certain detained aliens (see H.R. 2572), H5286 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H976 [7FE]

——— require border patrol and immigration enforcement agents document all stops and searches of persons suspected of being in the U.S. illegally and make such information publicly available (see H.R. 5991), H4778 [5JN]

——— terminate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

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

——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H733 [30JA]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (see H.R. 5050), H1212 [15FE]

——— prohibit use of amounts from Asset Forfeiture Fund for DEA Domestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Program (see H.R. 4816), H477 [17JA]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1507 [9MR]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H4730 [24MY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H6175 [12JY]

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

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

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8172 [12SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H2043 [22MR]

——— modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5753), H3928 [10MY]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H1127 [13FE]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish additional fund to ensure consumers do not lose access to over-the-air broadcast television as a result of reorganization of broadcast television spectrum (see H.R. 3347), H1076 [8FE]

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3397 [17AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H2043 [22MR]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H4739 [1JN]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]

——— allow for more flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5807), H3976 [15MY]

——— allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]

——— establish additional registration requirements for prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 3964), H1127 [13FE]

——— exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 2273), H584 [19JA]

——— improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H552 [18JA]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (see H.R. 4779), H168 [11JA]

——— remove barriers to access to residential substance use disorder treatment services under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2938), H1075 [8FE]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H4733 [25MY]

——— urge action to increase equity within the legal cannabis marketplace (see H. Res. 943), H5200 [14JN]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

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

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

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see H.R. 4902), H731 [30JA]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H4777 [5JN]

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

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H5977 [28JN]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H3148 [11AP]

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

——— remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (see H.R. 6589), H8733 [17SE]

FEMA: extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6402), H6463 [17JY]

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see H.R. 6075), H5286 [19JN]

——— promote State laws that hold gun owners liable for negligent gun storage that leads to child access (see H.R. 5941), H4850 [6JN]

——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (see H.R. 4268), H1179 [14FE]

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

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

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H4243 [18MY]

GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings (see H.R. 2542), H19 [8JA]

Health: provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the U.S. (see H.R. 3592), H6650 [23JY]

——— require ingredient list labels for menstrual hygiene products (see H.R. 2416), H5817 [27JN]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7752 [10AU]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5981 [29JN]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 2043), H5363 [20JN] (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— assist certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants with resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]

——— eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H1212 [15FE]

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

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5978 [28JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5581 [22JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H7688 [25JY]

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

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]

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

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H6042 [10JY]

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H8732 [17SE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9511 [13NO]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H7824 [4SE]

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

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H1214 [15FE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5581 [22JN]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H6589 [19JY]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5581 [22JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9511 [13NO]

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

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

Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 956), H5506 [21JN]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 6060), H9408 [28SE]

Medicaid: provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see H.R. 2687), H478 [17JA]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7943 [7SE]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H5507 [21JN]

Medicare: align physician supervision requirements for radiology services provided by advanced level radiographers with State requirements (see H.R. 1904), H5649 [25JN]

——— cover opioid treatment program services (see H.R. 5083), H1544 [13MR]

——— establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (see H.R. 6690), H7776 [28AU]

——— permit occupational therapists to conduct initial assessment visits under a home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (see H.R. 6225), H5817 [27JN]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H7824 [4SE]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 6431), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H1729 [20MR]

——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments (see H.R. 6110), H5199 [14JN]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

——— require drug manufacturers to pay a rebate for certain drugs if the price of such drugs increases faster than inflation (see H.R. 5150), H1544 [13MR]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (see H.R. 5676), H3749 [3MY]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Mental health: improve services (see H.R. 6498), H7155 [24JY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H5286 [19JN]

Motor vehicles: recognize and support efforts to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving (see H. Res. 493), H18 [8JA]

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5506 [21JN]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 760), H1341 [1MR]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 827), H3315 [13AP]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5581 [22JN]

National Orca Protection Month: observance (see H. Res. 959), H5580 [22JN]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 2584), H3397 [17AP]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H5022 [8JN]

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

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

Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see H.R. 7127), H9525 [14NO]

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

NOAA: establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H7777 [28AU]

Oregon: designate Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (see H.R. 6484), H7154 [24JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish and support State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents (see H.R. 6097), H7689 [25JY]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 4117), H555 [18JA]

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

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

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H6558 [18JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential Inaugural Committees to disclose all committee expenditures, restrict use of funds raised to official inaugural activities, and mandate surplus funds are donated to charity (see H.R. 5008), H10337 [19DE]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons (see H.R. 4124), H19 [8JA]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H5987 [3JY]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Public welfare programs: provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H4283 [21MY]

Rail Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 1081), H8884 [25SE]

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

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H3211 [12AP]

Russia: condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H5581 [22JN]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

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

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4751), H1374 [5MR]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5978 [28JN]

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

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7751 [10AU]

——— improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts (see H.R. 5138), H1340 [1MR] (see H.R. 6305), H5987 [3JY]

——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see H.R. 1874), H6558 [18JY]

——— increase excise tax and special occupational tax relative to firearms and increase transfer tax on any other weapon (see H.R. 5103), H1332 [27FE]

——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (see H.R. 4978), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H9408 [28SE]

——— provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions (see H.R. 6317), H6040 [10JY]

——— reduce applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults (see H.R. 6432), H6557 [18JY]

——— repeal certain provisions applicable to foreign investment in U.S. real property (see H.R. 6726), H9471 [9NO]

Telecommunications: require phone, cable and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9436 [16OC]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying a unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (see H.R. 2309), H5649 [25JN]

——— ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see H.R. 2514), H1075 [8FE]

——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H5649 [25JN]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H5094 [12JN]

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

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7754 [14AU]

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

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

——— promote innovation in voting, including in voting technology and voter registration technology, election security, and increased voter participation through a challenge prize competition (see H.R. 6564), H7721 [26JY]

——— require voting systems to produce a voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, require States to audit results of elections prior to certification, and provide grants to States to improve security (see H.R. 4276), H629 [25JA]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Wildlife: support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce spread and prevalence of the disease (see H.R. 4454), H8171 [12SE]

——— support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see H.R. 5697), H5225 [15JN]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H3507 [24AP]

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

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 802), H2042 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see H. Res. 766), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H3975 [15MY]

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

GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (see H.R. 5846), H4138 [16MY]

Immigration: clarify admissibility and deportability of aliens acting in accordance with State and foreign marijuana laws (see H.R. 7275), H10169 [12DE]

Taxation: provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see H.R. 6093), H5152 [13JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 5795), H3977 [15MY]

EPA: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), H1178 [14FE]

GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (H.R. 5846), H4139 [16MY]

Immigration: clarify admissibility and deportability of aliens acting in accordance with State and foreign marijuana laws (H.R. 7275), H10170 [12DE]

Taxation: provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (H.R. 4926), H784 [5FE]

Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (H.R. 6093), H5153 [13JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce, H3577 [26AP]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (H. Res. 766), E274• [7MR]

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7127 [24JY], E1071• [25JY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1192• [15FE]

Animals: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (H.R. 1494), H4287 [22MY]

——— prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H4222 [18MY], H4287 [22MY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 1406), H4287 [22MY]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, E371• [26MR]

——— making continuing, H415 [17JA], H612 [22JA], E96• [25JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3153, H3184 [12AP]

——— deficit, H7657 [25JY]

Congress: legislative priorities, H585 [20JA]

Crime: protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (H.R. 909), H4287 [22MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4176 [17MY]

——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3349 [17AP], H3577 [26AP], H3983, H4133, H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4176 [17MY], H4222 [18MY], H4287 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10145 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10121 [12DE]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3349 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7705 [26JY]

Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration defense nuclear nonproliferation funding through reduction of W76–2 warhead modification program funding, H4942 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5329 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H21 [9JA]

Dept. of State: extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H7705 [26JY]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, E371• [26MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (H.R. 2327), H4287 [22MY]

Drugs: end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans, H3502 [24AP]

——— provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws, H21 [9JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4942 [7JN]

EPA: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186• [14FE]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H156 [11JA]

FCC: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1412 [6MR]

FEMA: extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6402), H7127 [24JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, H7127 [24JY], E1071• [25JY]

Firearms: gun control, H1656, H1657 [19MR]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (H.R. 1456), H4287 [22MY]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H5703• [26JN]

GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (H.R. 5846), E1021• [17JY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H612 [22JA], E96• [25JA]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3549 [25AP]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H415 [17JA], H612 [22JA]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5583 [25JN]

——— reform, H5583 [25JN]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H156 [11JA]

IRS: modernize and improve (H.R. 5444), H3419, H3420 [18AP]

National Park Service: proposed rule allowing sport hunting of certain wildlife in national preserves in Alaska, H4287 [22MY]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as affiliated area of National Park System (H.R. 88), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1160), H9708 [29NO]

——— modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), Senate amendment, H10473 [20DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H7656 [25JY]

Political campaigns: establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, H7089 [24JY]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H156 [11JA]

Republican Party: anniversary of control of the House of Representatives, Senate, and Presidency, H585 [20JA]

Sports: require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), E119• [30JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H85 [10JA], H9745 [30NO]

Taxation: extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9708 [29NO], H10473 [20DE]

——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (H.R. 6199), H7653, H7656, H7657 [25JY]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9168 [28SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]

——— provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions, H7653, H7657 [25JY]

Transportation: importance of investment in mass transit projects, H5654 [26JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H6119 [12JY], H7089 [24JY], H7159 [25JY]

——— proposal to increase nuclear stockpile, H790 [6FE]

U.N.: U.S. opposition to WHO resolution promoting breastfeeding, H6119 [12JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9548 [16NO]

Votes: position on missed, H1105• [13FE], H2028• [22MR], H6344• [17JY], H10584• [21DE], E115• [30JA], E127• [2FE], E265• [6MR], E434• [11AP], E885• [21JN], E963• [3JY], E1056• [24JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Gun control: Council of the Great City Schools, H1656 [19MR]

Tributes

Piro, Jim, E57• [18JA]

Sampsel, Roy, E99• [25JA]

Seraw, Mulugeta, E1508• [13NO]

Weller, Gerald K., E1037• [19JY]

BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD (a Senator from Connecticut)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4426, S4435, S4453 [26JN], S4515, S4639, S4640, S4665, S4670 [27JN], S4736 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3226, S3231, S3232, S3255 [6JN], S3303, S3327, S3328, S3354, S3357, S3362, S3364, S3385 [7JN], S3615, S3623, S3628, S3629, S3638, S3691, S3722 [11JN], S3776 [12JN], S3919 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5720, S5728, S5730, S5731 [20AU], S5767, S5777, S5782, S5787 [21AU], S5837, S5851, S5854 [22AU], S5901, S5902, S5903, S5904, S5933, S5934, S5936 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), S7363 [6DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5280, S5297, S5298, S5307, S5310 [24JY], S5363, S5377, S5385, S5388 [25JY], S5430, S5434, S5436 [26JY], S5461 [30JY], S5499, S5501, S5503, S5520 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1388 [6MR], S1468, S1469, S1475, S1485, S1493, S1502 [7MR], S1585, S1588, S1594, S1610 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4051 [19JN], S4265 [20JN], S4350 [21JN]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S190, S195 [16JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1174 [15FE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

Here Are Handy Excuses for Nixon Backers, Art Buchwald (1973), S98 [9JA]

Trump Picks Top Koch Recipient for Secretary of State, Megan Janetsky and Matthew Kelly, OpenSecrets.org (Internet site), S2443 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see S. 2793), S2517 [7MY]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S2924 [24MY]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S5423 [26JY]

Armed Forces: exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see S. 2488), S1316 [1MR]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1736 [14MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2219 [17AP]

Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute (see S. Res. 687), S6964 [14NO]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of the Census: make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S2014 [9AP]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S1339 [5MR]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S6542 [4OC]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S6964 [14NO]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see S. 2203), S2142 [16AP]

CPSC: adopt a certain California flammability standard as a Federal flammability standard to protect against risk of upholstered furniture flammability (see S. 3551), S6541 [4OC]

Credit: exclude from credit reports medical debt that is recently delinquent or has been paid, provide for a timetable for verification of medical debt, and increase efficiency of credit markets with more perfect information (see S. 3351), S5692 [16AU]

——— improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE]

Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see S. 2946), S2923 [24MY]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (see S. 3170), S5620 [15AU]

——— prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see S. 3188), S4875 [10JY]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S652 [6FE]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN]

DEA: provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see S. 2645), S2075 [11AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 2787), S2794 [21MY]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]

——— study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S3952 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria (see S. Res. 741), S8028 [22DE]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1380 [6MR]

——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see S. 2408), S840 [8FE]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S4734 [28JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see S. 3413), S6058 [6SE]

——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see S. 3408), S6038 [5SE]

——— create a Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months (see S. 3307), S5517 [31JY]

——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6142 [12SE]

——— establish Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students With Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education (see S. 3106), S4343 [21JN]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR]

——— extend temporarily the Federal Perkins Loan Program (see S. 1808), S704 [7FE]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S2877 [23MY]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6278 [24SE]

——— make grants for pilot programs at institutions of higher education that support the use of open textbooks to achieve savings for students (see S. 1864), S1686 [13MR]

——— provide grants for repair, renovation, and construction of public elementary and secondary schools and establish a school infrastructure bond program (see S. 1674), S46 [4JA]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE]

——— simplify Federal student loan repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3584), S6815 [11OC]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process and increase income threshold to qualify for zero expected family contribution in determining Federal student aid eligibility (see S. 3353), S5692 [16AU]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (see S. 2678), S2141 [16AP]

——— clarify responsibilities for unaccompanied alien children relative to background checks for sponsors, monitoring care, appearance at immigration proceedings, and notifying States of placement of such children (see S. 3474), S6223 [18SE]

——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (see S. 783), S2774 [17MY]

——— ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see S. 1109), S2486 [26AP]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S4735 [28JN]

——— require mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies and provide training on what constitutes child abuse or neglect (see S. 982), S1220 [26FE]

——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see S. 3460), S6223 [18SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

——— establish an election security grant program (see S. 3116), S5268 [24JY]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 2915), S2835 [22MY]

——— provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3558), S6630 [5OC]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see S. 3112), S4343 [21JN]

——— reduce ability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to engage in enforcement actions that harm unaccompanied alien children and ensure safety and welfare of such children (see S. 3624), S6964 [14NO]

Dept. of HUD: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2744), S2439 [25AP]

Dept. of Justice: integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (see S. 3714), S7356 [6DE]

——— provide a grant program for handgun licensing programs (see S. 2662), S2120 [12AP]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S582 [30JA]

——— provide needed legal authorities to combat cybercrime, including state-sponsored cybercrime (see S. 3288), S5423 [26JY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S6144 [12SE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see S. 2577), S5005 [17JY]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7089 [26NO]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S2484 [26AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 515), S168 [11JA]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see S. 3131), S4369 [25JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]

——— renegotiate agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts (see S. Res. 577), S5066 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (see S. 2720), S2321 [19AP]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see S. 2298), S168 [11JA]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see S. 2372), S2794 [21MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify role of podiatrists (see S. 1871), S1165 [15FE]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see S. 3777), S7790 [18DE]

——— extend authority to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent (see S. 3507), S6414 [1OC]

——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (see S. 2341), S520 [25JA]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 2105), S1317 [1MR]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (see S. 2565), S1765 [15MR]

——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S6305 [25SE]

——— review processes and requirements for scheduling health care appointments and conducting consultations (see S. 2357), S581 [30JA]

Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]

Diseases and disorders: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. 2208), S6143 [12SE]

District of Columbia: statehood (see S. 1278), S4916 [11JY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3906 [13JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

Drugs: prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2837 [22MY]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S1220 [26FE]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see S. 2157), S4282 [20JN]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S6224 [18SE]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (see S. 1580), S4951 [12JY]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S5131 [23JY]

——— prohibit establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see S. 2939), S2877 [23MY]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO]

——— provide for certain contracting requirements to promote fair and safe workplaces (see S. 3077), S3951 [14JN]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— reaffirm final determination relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles (see S. 2643), S2040 [10AP]

——— reduce human exposure to asbestos (see S. 2072), S6143 [12SE]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (see S. 1522), S5004 [17JY]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S1452 [7MR]

——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools (see S. 2792), S2517 [7MY]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (see S. 3155), S4733 [28JN]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2322 [19AP]

——— impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes (see S. 3319), S6818 [11OC]

——— require review of durations of use of approved indications of medically-important antibiotics labeled for use in animals (see S. 3099), S4281 [20JN]

——— require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (see S. 3428), S6965 [14NO]

FEC: require additional disclosures relative to donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee (see S. 2695), S2261 [18AP]

Federal agencies and departments: address environmental justice through agency actions and permitting decisions and strengthen legal protections against environmental injustice for low-income and minority communities (see S. 1996), S2794 [21MY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

FEMA: establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2773 [17MY]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]

Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 2773), S4344 [21JN]

Forest Service: provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see S. 3333), S5582 [1AU]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5955 [27AU]

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 387), S581 [30JA]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S6144 [12SE]

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution (see S. Res. 607), S5692 [16AU]

——— reaffirm importance, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. Res. 691), S7051 [15NO]

FTC: eliminate common carrier exemption for telecommunications companies in order to allow investigation of companies that enable illegal robocalling (see S. 3668), S7190 [28NO]

——— establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers (see S. 2639), S2040 [10AP]

——— extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY]

——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (see S. 2640), S2040 [10AP]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2486 [26AP]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S1686 [13MR]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]

Human Rights Day: observance (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see S. 3033), S3293 [7JN]

——— pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]

Immigration: designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible aliens (see S. 2785), S6144 [12SE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY]

——— provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2468), S1286 [28FE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 707), S7133 [27NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S2925 [24MY]

Insurance: cap prescription drug cost-sharing (see S. 3194), S4916 [11JY]

——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S5456 [30JY]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S110 [9JA]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6542 [4OC]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see S. Res. 502), S2644 [14MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (see S. 3719), S7356 [6DE]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 3038), S5955 [27AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (see S. 3702), S7358 [6DE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S6926 [13NO]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE]

——— remove lifetime limits on medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders (see S. 2898), S2835 [22MY]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see S. 1301), S4966 [16JY]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2262 [18AP]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see S. 3160), S5131 [23JY]

——— improve access to mental health services (see S. 2613), S5619 [15AU]

——— include screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit (see S. 2900), S2835 [22MY]

——— reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see S. 1299), S6770 [10OC]

Medicare/Medicaid: protect (see S. 3330), S5620 [15AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA]

Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 377), S1221 [26FE]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S5955 [27AU]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3530), S6388 [28SE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see S. 3076), S3951 [14JN]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6059 [6SE]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5456 [30JY]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 513), S2725 [16MY]

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 385), S614 [5FE]

National GIS Day: designate (see S. Res. 701), S7052 [15NO]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: enhance reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers on accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries and make vehicle safety information publicly available (see S. 3344), S5582 [1AU]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see S. Res. 664), S6413 [1OC]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2970 [4JN]

National Lobster Day: designate (see S. Res. 599), S5455 [30JY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 659), S6356 [27SE]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 462), S2120 [12AP]

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 385), S614 [5FE]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 62), S5585 [1AU]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC]

NIH: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of a universal influenza vaccine (see S. 2438), S1164 [15FE]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2810), S2879 [23MY]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents: establish (see S. Res. 566), S4844 [9JY]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3757), S7586 [13DE]

Older Americans Month: designate (see S. Res. 517), S2793 [21MY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Palestinian Authority: condition foreign aid on steps to end violence and terrorism against U.S. and Israeli citizens, condemn and investigate such acts, and terminate payments to those imprisoned or who died for such acts (see S. 1697), S1379 [6MR]

Park and Recreation Month: designate (see S. Res. 569), S4843 [9JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan (see S. 1307), S7319 [5DE]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see S. 58), S1244 [27FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

——— reform campaign finance system, establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, establish automatic voter registration, and reduce certain conflicts of interest (see S. 1880), S5108 [19JY]

——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6439 [2OC]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S5067 [18JY]

Privacy: encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 523), S2924 [24MY]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP]

Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 648), S6304 [25SE]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see S. 2360), S841 [8FE]

Read Across America Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S1316 [1MR]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3533), S6413 [1OC]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (see S. Res. 584), S5108 [19JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S1221 [26FE]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S967 [14FE]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5955 [27AU]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

SEC: require disclosure of payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination (see S. 2454), S1243 [27FE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

Social Security: improve Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers (see S. 3494), S6304 [25SE]

——— improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 2637), S2040 [10AP]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 915), S300 [18JA]

——— require drug and medical device companies to include information on payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in certain transparency reports (see S. 2891), S2834 [22MY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer (see S. 3250), S5108 [19JY]

——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see S. 3459), S6342 [26SE]

——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see S. 796), S6059 [6SE]

——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see S. 817), S5004 [17JY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S7657 [17DE]

——— require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3756), S7586 [13DE]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5267 [24JY]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see S. 3418), S6059 [6SE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 1023), S4410 [26JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S2322 [19AP] (see S. 2823), S2644 [14MY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S6190 [17SE]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (see S. 2455), S1631 [12MR]

——— express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S1735 [14MR]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 3089), S4035 [19JN]

Voting: require States to automatically register eligible voters (see S. 1353), S5108 [19JY]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see S. 3049), S5719 [20AU]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 1101), S7386 [10DE]

——— oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S2993 [5JN]

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S6305 [25SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S1846 [20MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S23 [3JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Army: anniversary of first delivery of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter (see S. Res. 663), S6413 [1OC]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

Crime: provide Federal penalties for assault against journalists (see S. 2967), S2924 [24MY]

Darwin Day: designate (see S. Res. 374), S300 [18JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify exception to work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility by expanding employment opportunities, including certain veterans’ programs (see S. 2477), S1316 [1MR]

Dept. of Defense: recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the Army tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers (see S. Con. Res. 58), S7357 [6DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP]

——— prohibit price gouging in the sale of drugs by requiring pharmaceutical companies to provide justification for price increases and penalize such companies if increases are deemed unreasonable (see S. 3754), S7586 [13DE]

Dept. of Justice: allow pursuit of Federal charges against individuals who hack voting systems used in Federal elections (see S. 3311), S5518 [31JY]

——— extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see S. 2871), S2725 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend paid to the individual under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 2294), S167 [11JA]

——— provide for presumption of service-connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain (see S. 3373), S5931 [23AU]

——— remove manifestation period needed for presumption of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to herbicides (see S. 3355), S5759 [21AU]

FCC: expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see S. 2705), S2261 [18AP]

FEMA: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to small business, condominium association, and residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2745), S2439 [25AP]

——— provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for clearing fallen debris (see S. 3556), S6630 [5OC]

Firearms: authorize issuance of extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves (see S. 2521), S1578 [8MR]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see S. 3300), S5517 [31JY]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see S. 2627), S1948 [22MR]

Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (see S. Res. 601), S5583 [1AU]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see S. 2651), S2075 [11AP]

——— prohibit circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products (see S. 3639), S7050 [15NO]

Immigration: increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see S. 2293), S167 [11JA]

Law enforcement officers: make it a criminal offense for Federal law enforcement officers to engage in sexual acts with individuals in their custody and encourage States to adopt similar laws (see S. 3688), S7241 [29NO]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see S. 2919), S2835 [22MY]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE]

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

Sesquicentennial of Connecticut’s Navy Installation: designate (see S. Res. 452), S2012 [9AP] (see S. Res. 458), S2075 [11AP]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (see S. 2671), S2141 [16AP]

Taxation: allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see S. 2603), S1947 [22MR]

Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 597), S5455 [30JY] (see S. Res. 610), S5759 [21AU]

Wesleyan University: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 538), S3293 [7JN]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 2990), S2991 [5JN]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 549), S3952 [14JN]

Yale University: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 537), S3293 [7JN]

Histories

Profile—Dana Baiocco, Partner, Jones Day (law firm), S2809 [22MY]

Letters

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]

——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]

——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense operations under a continuing resolution: James N. Mattis, Sec. of Defense, S413 [21JA]

Dept. of Defense use of U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Force to engage Russian cyber operators and disrupt their clandestine influence operations that could interfere in U.S. elections: by, S1399 [6MR]

Nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice: Emily Malloy, S6374 [28SE]

——— Lindsey Jones, S6373 [28SE]

——— sexual assault survivor, S6374 [28SE]

Special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials: several former Senators, S7654 [17DE]

Privilege of the floor

Anderson, Collin, S2731 [16MY]

Monte, Alexander, S3958 [14JN]

Schwartz, Charlotte, S3925 [13JN]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S536 [29JA]

Appropriations: making continuing, S392 [20JA], S412, S414 [21JA]

Armed Forces: issue ‘‘Gold Star Families Forever Stamp’’ to honor sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one in combat, S3937 [14JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S414 [21JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7126 [27NO], S7500 [12DE]

Audubon Greenwich (organization): anniversary, S6912• [13NO]

Baiocco, Dana: nomination to the CPSC, S2809–S2811 [22MY]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5011 [17JY]

Comey, James B., Jr.: anniversary of termination as FBI Director, S2565 [9MY]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S572, S574 [30JA]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, S7744 [18DE]

Connecticut: tribute to refugee support agencies and constituents for efforts to assist refugees, S4269 [20JN]

Connecticut Chiropractic Association, Inc.: anniversary, S6299• [25SE]

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities: anniversary, S6912• [13NO]

Courts: impact of judicial vacancies, S4498 [27JN]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S85 [9JA], S1850, S1852, S1871 [21MR]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (S. 1693), S85 [9JA]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1829, S1830 [20MR]

——— clarify that efforts of interactive computer service providers or users to identify, restrict access to, or remove objectionable online material shall not be considered in determining liability of the provider or user, S1829 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4498 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3937 [14JN]

——— making appropriations, S412 [21JA]

——— prohibit funding to revise, rebuild, or renovate military bases to house undocumented and unaccompanied minors, S3938 [14JN]

Dept. of Justice: incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (S. 662), S3871 [13JN]

——— investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1829 [20MR], S1851 [21MR]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7744 [18DE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 1735), S99 [9JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), S7382 [10DE], S7836, S7837 [19DE]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), unanimous-consent request, S7835 [19DE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6177 [17SE]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2370 [24AP]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to views on sexual orientation or gender identity, S2370 [24AP]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S98, S99 [9JA], S572, S574 [30JA], S643 [6FE], S1369 [6MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs, S6466 [3OC]

——— require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, S6466 [3OC]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7126 [27NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7126 [27NO]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2701 [16MY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, S3938 [14JN]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (S. 3300), S5470 [31JY]

——— gun control, S1698 [14MR], S3869 [13JN]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (S. 3304), S5470 [31JY]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1698 [14MR]

Goodwin, Charles B.: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S392 [20JA], S412, S414 [21JA]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6466 [3OC]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S132 [10JA], S392 [20JA], S698 [7FE]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S954 [14FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (S. 3036), S4269 [20JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S4268, S4301 [20JN], S4498–S4500 [27JN]

Jackson, Ronny L.: nomination to be Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S2445 [25AP]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4897 [11JY], S5444 [30JY], S6371, S6374 [28SE], S6583, S6584, S6621 [5OC]

——— request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5444 [30JY]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6371, S6374 [28SE], S6583, S6584, S6622 [5OC]

Lumsden, Carolyn: Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award recipient, S2433• [25AP]

Marcus, Kenneth L.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights, S3289 [7JN]

Mulvaney, Mick: characterization of American Bankers Association address relative to lobbyists, S2444 [25AP]

National Stop the Bleed Day: observance, S1941 [22MR]

Nautilus (U.S.S.): anniversary of submerged transit of the North Pole, S5450 [30JY]

New York University: anniversary of Glucksman Ireland House of NYU, S869• [12FE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7744 [18DE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3869 [13JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S954 [14FE]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2443, S2444 [25AP]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2443, S2444 [25AP]

Presidential appointments: use of Senate blue-slip courtesy relative to confirmation of judicial nominees, S5011 [17JY]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S2445 [25AP]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7500 [12DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S954 [14FE]

Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 610), S6316, S6317 [26SE]

——— declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 610), unanimous-consent agreement, S6317 [26SE]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4990 [17JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to comments on law enforcement agencies and personnel, S2565–S2567 [9MY]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4301 [20JN]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4990 [17JY]

Votes: position on missed, S3289 [7JN]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4269 [20JN]

Summaries

Dept. of Defense Operations Under a Continuing Resolution, S413 [21JA]

Tributes

Bollard, Greg, S5579• [1AU]

Calabresi, Guido, S6136• [12SE]

Grimsey, Fred, S5514• [31JY]

Lee, Margaret Soong Meow, S464• [23JA]

Martin, Thaddeus J., S4503• [27JN]

Owens, Howard T., Jr., S2011• [9AP]

Oyola-Alvarez, Restituto (Tuto), S5512 [31JY]

Rodriguez, Carmen, S1626• [12MR]

BLUNT, ROY (a Senator from Missouri)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4414, S4419, S4438 [26JN], S4653, S4670 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3232, S3240 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5699 [16AU], S5850 [22AU], S5902, S5904 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S7438, S7450 [11DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5302 [24JY], S5363, S5378 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at departmental medical centers (S. 1873), S525 [25JA]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381 [6MR], S1465, S1498 [7MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4041 [19JN], S4335, S4350 [21JN]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S1131 [15FE], S1885 [22MR], S1989 [2AP], S6401 [1OC]

Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE]

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]

Conferee: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE]

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees, S6348 [26SE]

Articles and editorials

How Billy Graham Changed My Life, George W. Bush, Wall Street Journal, S1264 [28FE]

Our View—FEMA Aid for Churches, Joplin (MO) Globe, S43 [4JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Arla W. Harrell Post Office, Macon, MO: designate (see S. 3442), S6771 [10OC]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S2342 [23AP]

——— provide that activities relative to training and readiness of Reserve components during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the U.S. (see S. 2398), S1221 [26FE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see S. 1084), S5518 [31JY]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1244 [27FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S6542 [4OC]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY] (see S. 3749), S7586 [13DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: update Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program (see S. 3103), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S2643 [14MY]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2644 [14MY]

Dept. of HHS: build a stronger health care workforce (see S. 3095), S4281 [20JN]

——— develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (see S. 382), S1165 [15FE]

——— include an act of unregulated custody transfer or ‘‘rehoming’’ in the definition of child abuse and neglect (see S. 3173), S4734 [28JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR]

——— require States to adopt a centralized system to expedite placement of children in foster care or guardianship, or for adoption, across State lines, and provide grants to States to develop such a system (see S. 1257), S582 [30JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (see S. 2945), S5109 [19JY]

Dept. of Justice: improve tracking of data on, and benefits paid to, public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty (see S. 2878), S2970 [4JN]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2554 [8MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1579 [8MR]

Dept. of State: establish Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee (see S. 3396), S5991 [28AU]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 3163), S4734 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see S. 1095), S3982 [18JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 2105), S4876 [10JY]

——— provide health, rehabilitation, and monetary benefits to children with spina bifida whose parents were exposed to herbicides while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 3175), S4734 [28JN]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 339), S2517 [7MY]

District of Columbia: recognize opening of Museum of the Bible (see S. Res. 747), S8059 [2JA]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S6817 [11OC]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S1221 [26FE]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see S. 2343), S1380 [6MR]

——— reform Mobility Phase II challenge process relative to mobile voice and wireless broadband coverage (see S. 2955), S2993 [5JN]

——— require telecommunications carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see S. 2973), S2924 [24MY]

Federal agencies and departments: increase access to agency guidance documents (see S. 2296), S1579 [8MR]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see S. 2391), S4344 [21JN]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1244 [27FE]

Flags: provide for display of National League of Families POW/MIA flag at World War I Memorials (see S. 2758), S2440 [25AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 46), S1288 [28FE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S6388 [28SE]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 32), S187 [16JA]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see S. 3505), S6341 [26SE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4345 [21JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S4875 [10JY]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see S. 720), S1735 [14MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development, implement sanctions to force weapon dismantlement, and plan for military contingencies to defend U.S. and regional security (see S. Res. 361), S653 [6FE]

Law enforcement officers: grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties (see S. 367), S2342 [23AP]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: congratulate on achieving 200 member institutions (see S. Res. 620), S5991 [28AU]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see S. Res. 744), S8059 [2JA]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5268 [24JY]

National Employee Ownership Month: designate (see S. Res. 665), S6732 [9OC]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 513), S2725 [16MY]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see S. 2509), S2775 [17MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S4876 [10JY]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 645), S6277 [24SE]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S841 [8FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Travel and Tourism Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 534), S2991 [5JN]

National Voter Registration Day: designate (see S. Res. 640), S6224 [18SE]

NIH: study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see S. 3286), S5423 [26JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S6342 [26SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6223 [18SE]

——— improve operations, service, and transparency (see S. 2629), S3907 [13JN]

——— require mailing addresses to correspond with the physical address at which the mail will be delivered (see S. 2285), S2725 [16MY]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see S. 811), S1244 [27FE]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see S. 2956), S2923 [24MY]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 38), S3294 [7JN]

SSA: enhance pre- and post-adoptive support services to help prevent children from entering the foster care system (see S. 3666), S7190 [28NO]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see S. 732), S840 [8FE]

——— allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see S. 3102), S4343 [21JN]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 3332), S5832 [22AU]

——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see S. 796), S5955 [27AU]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see S. 2420), S907 [13FE]

——— provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see S. 1042), S5955 [27AU]

——— reduce estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 3638), S7386 [10DE]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6145 [12SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S2518 [7MY] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S5832 [22AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see S. Res. 649), S6304 [25SE]

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY]

Bush, George: authorize printing of commemorative document in memory (see S. Con. Res. 57), S7275 [4DE]

——— authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 56), S7256 [3DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of George Bush (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7256 [3DE]

——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of John McCain (see S. Con. Res. 44), S5954 [27AU]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see S. 2522), S1578 [8MR]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7242 [29NO]

——— authorize use of official Senate office funds to purchase pocket version (see S. Res. 712), S7242 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize to accept certain properties in Missouri (see S. 3646), S7051 [15NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: amend removal and transfer procedures for the inspectors general of the Library of Congress, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, and GPO (see S. 3748), S7509 [12DE]

McCain, John: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5954 [27AU]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]

National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 576), S5066 [18JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see S. 2670), S2141 [16AP]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 480), S2342 [23AP]

Taxation: provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see S. 2802), S2552 [8MY]

University of Central Missouri: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 461), S2120 [12AP]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Baiocco, Dana: nomination to the CPSC, S2761 [17MY], S2787 [21MY]

Boom, Claria Horn: nomination to be district judge, S1980 [22MR], S1999 [9AP]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]

Branch, Elizabeth L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1149 [15FE], S1208 [26FE]

Broomes, John W.: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2110 [12AP]

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756, S3757 [12JN], S3933, S3934, S3943 [14JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5412 [26JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5755 [21AU], S5875 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP], S6803 [11OC], S6908 [13NO]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2815 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), S6697 [5OC], S6714 [9OC]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Engelhardt, Kurt D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2464 [26AP], S2510 [7MY]

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2762 [17MY], S2897 [24MY]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]

Feldman, Peter A.: nomination to the CPSC, S6209 [18SE], S6270 [24SE], S6292 [25SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351, S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5411 [26JY], S5446 [30JY]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S2372 [24AP]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2735, S2760 [17MY]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]

Hunt, Joseph H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S5818 [22AU]

Jennings, Rebecca Grady: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2111 [12AP]

Johnson, Lynn A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5818 [22AU], S5948 [27AU]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6506 [3OC], S6564 [5OC]

Kelley, Karen Dunn: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S7035 [15NO], S7112 [27NO]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]

McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7222 [29NO], S7304 [5DE]

Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4720 [28JN], S4896 [11JY]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4933 [12JY], S4983 [17JY]

Patelunas, Isabel M. Keenan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S5819 [22AU]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2372 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4933 [12JY], S4981 [17JY]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5611 [15AU]

Rettig, Charles P.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S6051 [6SE], S6132 [12SE]

Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5682 [16AU]

Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2978 [5JN]

Roisman, Elad L.: nomination to the SEC, S6005 [28AU], S6021 [4SE]

Scudder, Michael Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

St. Eve, Amy J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]

Stras, David R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S850 [9FE], S867 [12FE]

Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7035 [15NO], S7078 [26NO]

Vought, Russell: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S1149 [15FE], S1233 [27FE]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S2084 [12AP]

Wier, Robert E.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2957 [4JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S1131 [15FE], S1885 [22MR], S6401 [1OC]

Privilege of the floor

House, Aaron, S7322 [5DE]

Ivanauskas, Robert, S7322 [5DE]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S272 [18JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), S272 [18JA], S541 [29JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S272 [18JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S541 [29JA]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S1760 [15MR], S1922 [22MR]

——— making continuing, S411 [21JA], S6201 [18SE], S7845 [19DE]

Armed Forces: provide flexibility in housing treatment of families of members undergoing a permanent change of station by allowing them to leave early or remain at their current duty station for up to six months (S. 1154), S2860 [23MY]

Branson, MO: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Table Rock Lake boat sinking, S5238 [24JY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7845–S7847 [19DE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2952), S2899, S2906, S2907 [24MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), S7540 [13DE]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1759 [15MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4481 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3885 [13JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5549–S5551 [1AU], S5608 [15AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5608 [15AU], S5739, S5740 [21AU], S5874, S5879, S5905, S5906 [23AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6201 [18SE]

Dept. of Education: increase maximum discretionary Federal Pell Grants award, S5905 [23AU]

Dept. of HHS: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Suicide Prevention Lifeline funding, S5739 [21AU]

Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, S1415 [7MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), House amendment, S7845 [19DE]

Dept. of Labor: create a tiered awards program recognizing meaningful and verifiable efforts by employers to recruit, employ, and retain veterans (S. 438), S2860 [23MY]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment, S5879 [23AU]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1922 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), House amendment, S2860 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5336 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at departmental medical centers (S. 1873), S2860 [23MY]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S2860 [23MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5739, S5740 [21AU], S5874, S5879, S5905, S5906 [23AU], S6201 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5336 [25JY]

Diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S5874, S5879 [23AU]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S5049 [18JY]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146 [11JA]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2062 [11AP]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1415 [7MR]

Excellence in Mental Health Act: impact, S7395 [11DE]

FAA: reauthorize programs, S6779 [11OC]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), S5341 [25JY]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), unanimous-consent request, S5340 [25JY]

FEMA: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (S. 1823), S43 [4JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S411 [21JA]

Graham, Billy: tribute (S.J. Res. 53), S1264, S1265 [28FE]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2578 [9MY]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6779 [11OC]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S411 [21JA]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S943 [14FE]

Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S42 [4JA]

James, R.D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, S492 [24JA]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, S5048 [18JY]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4898 [11JY], S6043 [6SE], S6475 [3OC], S6576 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6475 [3OC], S6576 [5OC]

Law enforcement officers: provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers (S. 867), S2663 [15MY]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, S272 [18JA]

Missouri: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2662 [15MY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 704), S7151 [28NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 704), S7151 [28NO]

National Correctional Officers Week: observance, S2591 [9MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening, S2663 [15MY]

National Police Week: observance, S2662 [15MY]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2407 [25AP]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2577 [9MY]

——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S2578 [9MY]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, S7150 [28NO]

Senate Rules: improve procedures for consideration of nominations (S. Res. 355), S2408 [25AP]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S411 [21JA]

Sports: tribute to Negro leagues baseball, S5048, S5049 [18JY]

Supreme Court: nominee selection process, S6576 [5OC]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S677 [7FE], S2061 [11AP], S3013 [6JN], S4264 [20JN]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S943 [14FE]

Reports filed

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]

Nomination of Benjamin Hovland to the Election Assistance Commission: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S7318 [5DE]

Nomination of Donald L. Palmer to the Election Assistance Commission: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S7318 [5DE]

Senate Rules Procedures for Consideration of Nominations Improvement: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 355), S2552 [8MY]

Texts of

S. 3748, Improving the Inspector General Process for Legislative Branch Instrumentalities Act, S7510 [12DE]

Tributes

Arsht, Adrienne, S6275• [24SE]

Bush, George, S7266 [4DE]

Cochran, Senator, S1896 [22MR]

House, Aaron, S7304 [5DE]

McCain, John, S5979 [28AU]

McCain, Senator, S5549 [1AU]

McCaskill, Senator, S7557 [13DE]

McConnell, Senator, S3885 [13JN]

Pollard, Matthew, S2458 [26AP]

Schoendienst, Albert F. (Red), S3290• [7JN]

Van Der Meid, Theodore, S2408 [25AP]

BLUNT ROCHESTER, LISA (a Representative from Delaware)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4673 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H733 [30JA]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7735 [31JY]

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

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H1076 [8FE]

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

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H583 [19JA]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3445 [18AP]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 3613), H1267 [26FE]

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H5749 [26JN]

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

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H903 [6FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize and expand Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program to encourage purchase of fruits and vegetables under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5563), H3441 [18AP]

——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H3783 [7MY]

Dept. of Commerce: provide trade adjustment assistance to certain firms adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see H.R. 6396), H7729 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

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

Dept. of HHS: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5649 [25JN]

——— establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H3576 [25AP]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H3506 [24AP]

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

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see H.R. 6586), H7722 [26JY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H4694 [23MY]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H7728 [26JY]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H3929 [10MY]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8886 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H8886 [25SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H784 [5FE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H784 [5FE]

Drugs: ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5981 [29JN]

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

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see H.R. 4884), H1214 [15FE]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H6112 [11JY]

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see H.R. 4902), H2043 [22MR]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7743 [3AU]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H4848 [6JN]

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

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H4694 [23MY]

Federal agencies and departments: improve reporting about animal testing and alternative test method use by Federal agencies (see H.R. 816), H1267 [26FE]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H625 [22JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

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

——— increase age at which a rifle or shotgun may be acquired from a federally licensed firearms dealer (see H.R. 5398), H3050 [26MR]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1336 [27FE]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

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

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7943 [7SE]

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

Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H629 [25JA]

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

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5978 [28JN]

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

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H3750 [3MY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H1654 [15MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2106), H2043 [22MR]

Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10338 [19DE]

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

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

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]

Medicare: codify and permanently extend hospital wage index imputed rural floor (see H.R. 6855), H9153 [27SE]

——— provide for a special enrollment period for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 5104), H1443 [6MR]

——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 5052), H5749 [26JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H1221 [20FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4778 [5JN]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9821 [10DE]

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

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

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see H. Res. 859), H3835 [8MY]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H1334 [27FE]

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

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

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

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H3507 [24AP]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see H.R. 4525), H405 [16JA]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H4243 [18MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1374 [5MR]

——— guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (see H.R. 7102), H9459 [30OC]

——— provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 735), H1075 [8FE]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H4694 [23MY]

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

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H4850 [6JN]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 15), H4778 [5JN]

——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8108 [10SE]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H8172 [12SE]

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

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H1608 [14MR]

——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]

——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7735 [31JY]

Technology: promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce (see H.R. 4829), H552 [18JA]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see H.R. 2514), H1075 [8FE]

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

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (see H.R. 5787), H3975 [15MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

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

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H4584 [22MY]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 53), H3053 [29MR]

Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 850), H3706 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU] (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (see H.R. 4880), H629 [25JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see H.R. 6483), H7154 [24JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Crime: require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU]

——— require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (H.R. 4880), H629 [25JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6483), H7155 [24JY]

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: by, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4000 [16MY]

Remarks

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1188 [15FE]

Austin, Steve: Congressional Fire Services Institute Mason Lankford Fire Leadership Award recipient, E469• [16AP], E479• [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work-capable requirements and use E-verify system to assure recipients of training are legal immigrants, H4188 [17MY]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6483), H7692 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4055 [16MY], H4181, H4188 [17MY], H5369 [21JN], H7938 [7SE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10146 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4000 [16MY]

——— retain science-based nutrition standards in Federal school meals programs, H4181 [17MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H4000, H4055 [16MY], H5369 [21JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4676 [23MY]

——— recognize importance of Dover AFB, DE, H4676 [23MY]

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

Labor unions: importance, H667 [29JA]

McMichael, William (Mike): National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Medical Services Advocate of the Year Award recipient, E457• [13AP]

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H667 [29JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), H9478 [13NO]

Votes: position on missed, H5221• [15JN], E187• [14FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3970 [15MY]

Tributes

Elkins, Steve, E409• [10AP]

Fennell, Drewry N., E272• [7MR]

Kimmel, Morton, E369• [26MR]

Wolfe, Jamie, E1288• [25SE]

Wright, George C., Jr., E11• [8JA]

BLYTHEVILLE, AR

Remarks in Senate

Jones, Matt: American Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year award recipient, S3759 [12JN]

BOARDMAN, SANDRA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S104 [9JA]

BOAST, MATTHEW

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3557 [25AP]

BOATS see Ships and Vessels

BOBBITT, McKENZIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1219 [26FE]

BOCA RATON, FL

Remarks in House

Rotary Club of Boca Raton: tribute to Opal Award recipients, E77 [19JA]

——— tribute to Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E445 [12AP]

BOCHCO, STEVEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E410 [10AP]

BOCHER, GORDON L. (BOX)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E790 [7JN]

BODEN, PAUL

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival, H5190 [14JN]

BODIN, ZACH

Remarks in House

National Association of Students Against Gun Violence: tribute, E571 [27AP]

BOECKERS, CHRIS

Remarks in House

Minnesota: tribute to FBI Director’s Award for Excellence recipients, H8180 [13SE]

BOEHNER, JOHN (a former Representative from Ohio)

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: process to elect Speaker of the House in 2015, H3137–H3139 [11AP]

BOEING CO.

Remarks in Senate

North Charleston, SC: decision of Boeing Co., factory employees to unionize, S2959 [4JN]

BOEY, VALERIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4691 [23MY]

BOISE, ID

Remarks in House

Naerebout, Bob: Catholic Diocese of Boise, ID, Bishop Michael Driscoll Award recipient, E612 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Micron Technology, Inc.: anniversary, S6435 [2OC]

BOKO HARAM (terrorist organization)

Bills and resolutions

Terrorism: condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Terrorism: role of women in terrorist activities, E234 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Terrorism: condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 460, condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization), call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance, S2125 [12AP]

BOLDEN, CAROLYN E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7428 [11DE]

BOLGER-WITHERSPOON, HAWTHORN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E423 [10AP]

BOLING, JOHN

Letters

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act, S7225 [29NO]

BOLIVIA, PLURINATIONAL STATE OF

Remarks in House

Human rights: violations, H6468 [18JY]

BOLLARD, GREG

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5579 [1AU]

BOLOGNINI, MICHAEL

Letters

Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments, H3895 [10MY]

BOLTON, JOHN R.

Remarks in House

Executive Office of the President: elimination of position of special assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator, H3957 [15MY]

BOLTON, NY

Remarks in House

Bolton Volunteer Fire Co.: anniversary, E1391 [12OC]

BOLTON LANDING, NY

Remarks in House

Lake George Land Conservancy (organization): anniversary, E1159 [17AU]

BOLYARD, TIMOTHY A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7925 [7SE]

BOMBINGS see Terrorism

BONAMICI, SUZANNE (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4930 [7JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3653 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3653 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Ahmad, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor: tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H10171 [12DE]

Air pollution: establish a cost of climate pollution from greenhouse gases for carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide to be used by Federal agencies (see H.R. 3981), H9526 [14NO]

——— preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3060 [5AP]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see H. Res. 766), H1503 [8MR]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H3979 [15MY]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9092 [26SE]

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

Armed Forces: clarify effective date of promotion of commissioned officers of the Army and Air National Guard and improve processes for Federal recognition of promotions of such officers (see H.R. 5713), H4694 [23MY]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9449 [26OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H1729 [20MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Bureau of the Census: making appropriations (see H.R. 4013), H678 [29JA]

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

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H3052 [29MR] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H4210 [17MY]

Chetco River: make technical corrections to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System segment designations (see H.R. 6546), H7721 [26JY]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 2095), H4694 [23MY]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H3316 [13AP]

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

Coastal zones: require research in coastal sustainability and resilience to ensure continued Federal implementation and advancement of coastal resiliency efforts (see H.R. 6288), H6042 [10JY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H9092 [26SE]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2567), H1477 [7MR]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H1478 [7MR]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see H.R. 398), H7758 [21AU]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H5022 [8JN]

——— expand eligibility of students to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3875), H10104 [11DE]

——— prevent changing of regulations governing provision of waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 7372), H10587 [21DE]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see H.R. 5485), H4584 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see H.R. 6840), H9574 [20NO]

——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see H.R. 4980), H7728 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: establish work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program for eligible institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7376), H10510 [20DE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see H.R. 7124), H10587 [21DE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H3444 [18AP]

——— award grants to States to establish comprehensive resources for prescribers to consult when helping patients manage pain and identifying signs of substance use disorders (see H.R. 1375), H3342 [16AP]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H5022 [8JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H3343 [16AP] (see H.R. 5795), H4139 [16MY]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H3343 [16AP]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H5022 [8JN]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H731 [30JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H5749 [26JN]

Dept. of HUD: meet the needs of homeless children, youth, and families, and honor assessments and priorities of local communities (see H.R. 1511), H3397 [17AP]

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

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1544 [13MR]

——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H404 [16JA]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1544 [13MR]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H6589 [19JY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H6264 [16JY]

Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H478 [17JA]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H133 [10JA]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H738 [2FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H4730 [24MY]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 103), H3397 [17AP]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H7921 [6SE]

——— establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H5022 [8JN]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of cannabis (see H.R. 4779), H478 [17JA]

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

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H10512 [20DE]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

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

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin (see H.R. 7078), H9438 [19OC]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H4584 [22MY]

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

Federal agencies and departments: address environmental justice through agency actions and permitting decisions and strengthen legal protections against environmental injustice for low-income and minority communities (see H.R. 4114), H6175 [12JY]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H630 [25JA]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6686), H7776 [28AU]

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

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7368), H10609 [2JA]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H903 [6FE]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1477 [7MR]

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

FTC: prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H4243 [18MY]

Hazardous substances: prohibit use of poisons sodium fluoroacetate (known as ‘‘Compound 1080’’) and sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 1817), H1699 [19MR]

Health: require ingredient list labels for menstrual hygiene products (see H.R. 2416), H8886 [25SE]

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

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9409 [28SE]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7870 [5SE]

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

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H8739 [20SE]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H9821 [10DE]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

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

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 237), H3930 [10MY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H1128 [13FE]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4733 [25MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H4736 [29MY]

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

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

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

Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 956), H5506 [21JN]

Medicaid: increase number of States that may conduct demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services (see H.R. 3931), H133 [10JA]

——— provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see H.R. 2687), H3444 [18AP]

Medicare: provide for negotiation of lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of beneficiaries and establishment and application of a formulary by the Dept. of HHS under part D (see H.R. 4138), H6464 [17JY]

——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 5052), H1212 [15FE]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H3397 [17AP]

Members of Congress: permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]

——— reduce rate of pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1794), H625 [22JA]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (see H.R. 1757), H3316 [13AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments (see H.R. 6270), H5974 [28JN]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see H. Res. 1158), H9574 [20NO]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see H. Res. 859), H3742 [27AP]

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 765), H1441 [6MR]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

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

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

Native Americans: recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup (see H. Res. 1037), H7725 [26JY]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H3397 [17AP]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H4139 [16MY]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see H.R. 4525), H405 [16JA]

——— reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H7734 [31JY]

Oregon: designate Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (see H.R. 6484), H7154 [24JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish and support State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents (see H.R. 6097), H8172 [12SE]

Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see H.R. 7026), H9414 [2OC]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

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

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7729 [26JY]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (see H.R. 6834), H8731 [17SE]

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

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Senior citizens: issue Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 7061), H9430 [12OC]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Social Security: improve access to, and delivery of, children’s health services through school-based health centers under State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1027), H3444 [18AP]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1205), H1267 [26FE]

Taxation: allow tax credits to veterans for establishment of franchises (see H.R. 4473), H478 [17JA]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H3707 [26AP]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 823), H7728 [26JY]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions of stocks, bonds, or derivatives (see H.R. 2306), H9443 [23OC]

——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see H.R. 1874), H4981 [7JN]

——— increase standard charitable mileage rate for delivery of meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at risk individuals (see H.R. 1821), H4694 [23MY]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying a unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (see H.R. 2309), H6264 [16JY]

——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H5649 [25JN]

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

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H4210 [17MY]

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

Veterans: establish presumptions of service connection for illnesses associated with open burn pits and direct GAO to establish Open Burn Pit Advisory Commission (see H.R. 6582), H8739 [20SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

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

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see H.R. 6093), H8728 [13SE]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H9439 [19OC]

Wildlife: support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce spread and prevalence of the disease (see H.R. 4454), H9431 [12OC]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1653 [15MR]

Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 850), H3706 [26AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 4912), H1442 [6MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Corps of Engineers: deauthorize portions of project for raising and improving existing levees on the Walluski River in Clatsop County, OR (see H.R. 5748), H3928 [10MY]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

Dept. of Education: reauthorize and improve the Federal work-study program (see H.R. 5312), H1651 [15MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants for drug disposal sites (see H.R. 5557), H3441 [18AP]

Education: recognize contributions of, and increase Federal investment in, public schools and disapprove expanding use of Federal funds to subsidize private school expenses (see H. Con. Res. 114), H1542 [13MR]

Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

EPA: reduce human exposure to asbestos (see H.R. 5114), H1333 [27FE]

Investments: increase portability of and access to retirement savings (see H.R. 6540), H7720 [26JY]

National Workforce Development Month: observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

NOAA: establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H5974 [28JN]

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 929), H5021 [8JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Corps of Engineers: deauthorize portions of project for raising and improving existing levees on the Walluski River in Clatsop County, OR (H.R. 5748), H3930 [10MY]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (H.R. 4999), H1126 [13FE]

Dept. of Education: reauthorize and improve the Federal work-study program (H.R. 5312), H1653 [15MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants for drug disposal sites (H.R. 5557), H3442 [18AP]

EPA: reduce human exposure to asbestos (H.R. 5114), H1335 [27FE]

Investments: increase portability of and access to retirement savings (H.R. 6540), H7725 [26JY]

NOAA: establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (H.R. 6267), H5976 [28JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H420 [17JA]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H566 [19JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), E493• [18AP]

——— exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement, E493• [18AP]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7193 [25JY]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: funding, H5126 [13JN]

Crime: clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), consideration (H. Res. 1051), H7883 [6SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), E690• [18MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, E690• [18MY]

Dept. of Education: encourage eligible educational institutions to provide additional information and counseling services to Federal student aid recipients, H7859 [5SE]

——— encourage institutions of higher education to have students attend in-person loan counseling sessions, H7859 [5SE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (H.R. 6543), H7851 [5SE]

——— notify parents that their dependents may qualify for scholarships, grants, and Federal work-study jobs prior to taking out Parent PLUS loans and of early repayment options, H7858 [5SE]

——— provide all college students with explanation on seeking additional assistance from the financial aid office should they experience a change in financial circumstances, H7856 [5SE]

——— require student loan exit counseling include a warning about fraudulent third-party debt relief companies, H7860 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7851, H7853, H7856, H7858, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H7851, H7853 [5SE]

Dept. of Energy: Water Powers Technologies Office marine and hydrokinetic energy research and technologies funding, H4930 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (H.R. 5889), H5124, H5125 [13JN]

——— promote child care and early learning (H.R. 3773), H7883 [6SE]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (H.R. 5890), H5126, H5127 [13JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), E1049• [23JY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1586 [14MR]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H420 [17JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (H.R. 5892), H5130, H5131 [13JN]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (H.R. 4115), H9529 [15NO]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), E694• [21MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, E694• [21MY]

Drugs: establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (H.R. 5891), H5128, H5129 [13JN]

——— require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (H.R. 5687), E904• [22JN]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events, H10423 [20DE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), E792• [7JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4930 [7JN]

FAA: establish position of Aviation Consumer Advocate, E568• [27AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), E568• [27AP]

Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (S. 1091), H5132, H5133 [13JN]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), E934• [27JN]

House of Representatives: provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns, H7876 [6SE]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558• [25AP]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5292 [20JN], H6043 [11JY]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, E1338• [28SE]

Medicare: suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (H.R. 5676), E904• [22JN]

NASA: extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (S. 7), H10419 [20DE]

National Apprenticeship Week: observance, H9529 [15NO]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: observance, E621• [10MY]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), H9586• [27NO]

National Women in Apprenticeship Day: observance, H9529 [15NO]

NOAA: improve weather research, H10423 [20DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), H7644 [25JY]

——— reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), H10423 [20DE]

NSF: promote integration of art and design in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, H7193 [25JY]

——— provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), Senate amendment, H10418 [20DE]

Rwanda: call for release of political prisoners, H9746 [30NO]

Senior citizens: provide equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older individuals (H.R. 4222), H6469 [18JY]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H175 [16JA]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (H.R. 947), H5156 [14JN]

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H4586 [23MY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), E901• [22JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9549 [16NO]

Votes: position on missed, E904• [22JN], E1189• [4SE]

World Oceans Day: observance (H. Res. 929), H4984 [8JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H10423 [20DE]

Tributes

Andrews, Bob, E1259• [13SE]

Kurtz, Connie, H6469 [18JY]

Smith, Representative Lamar, H10423 [20DE]

BOND, BETTEMARIE

Remarks in House

Bristol, PA: tribute to Kanga Roof (business) annual Holiday Roof Giveaway, H657 [29JA]

BONE-HARRIS, DEBBIE

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3554 [25AP]

BONELLI, ANNA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S505 [24JA]

BONFILS STANTON FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Jenson, Susan: Bonfils Stanton Foundation Arts and Society Award recipient, E1614 [6DE]

BONG, JEFF

Remarks in House

Corning, NY: closing of Bong’s Jewelers (business), E1725 [21DE]

BONINE, MELISSA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3948 [14JN]

BONNER, FRANCIS J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1509 [13NO]

BONNER, GEORGE L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1694 [20DE]

BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION

Amendments

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]

——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]

——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]

——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]

——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]

——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Motions

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]

——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

Statements

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]

H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]

BONOBO PROJECT (organization)

Bills and resolutions

World Bonobo Day: designate (see H. Res. 738), H1178 [14FE]

BONZANTO, TAMARA

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, S8053 [2JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

BOOKER, CORY A. (a Senator from New Jersey)

Amendments

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7935 [19DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4372 [25JN], S4426, S4433, S4435, S4453, S4456 [26JN], S4653 [27JN], S4736 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2994 [5JN], S3224, S3248 [6JN], S3303, S3366 [7JN], S3718 [11JN], S3762, S3777 [12JN], S3915 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5721 [20AU], S5761, S5773, S5775, S5783, S5785, S5787, S5788 [21AU], S5837, S5851, S5853 [22AU], S5901 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5298, S5304, S5309, S5310 [24JY], S5363, S5385, S5386, S5387, S5388, S5389 [25JY], S5430, S5434, S5435 [26JY], S5501 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1468, S1501, S1524 [7MR], S1585 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4291 [20JN], S4348 [21JN]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S843 [8FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S8000, S8002 [20DE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7720 [17DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1174 [15FE]

Appointments

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

New Nuclear Renaissance, by, U.S. News & World Report (publication), S1422 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see S. 3196), S5719 [20AU]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S2262 [18AP]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see S. 2488), S1316 [1MR]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S5362 [25JY]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1317 [1MR]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see S. 498), S5004 [17JY]

Ashe, Arthur: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S6059 [6SE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2970 [4JN]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of Prisons: reform use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing (see S. 2724), S2321 [19AP]

Bureau of the Census: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5518 [31JY]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S550 [29JA]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see S. Res. 733), S7926 [19DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S6925 [13NO]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Climate: express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Commission on Retirement Security: establish (see S. 2753), S2440 [25AP]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S581 [30JA]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see S. 2393), S704 [7FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

Credit: expand access to mortgages for self-employed and other creditworthy individuals with non-traditional forms of income by expanding types of documentation used to verify income (see S. 3401), S7133 [27NO]

——— improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S5362 [25JY]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see S. 1539), S1339 [5MR]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]

——— prohibit mandatory or compulsory participation of producers in commodity check-off programs (see S. 740), S500 [24JA]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for children be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan (see S. 2723), S2321 [19AP]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S3602 [11JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— allow the awarding of job training Federal Pell Grants (see S. 206), S3035 [6JN]

——— award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment (see S. 2986), S2968 [4JN]

——— establish Office of Federal Correctional Education (see S. 3588), S7191 [28NO]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6142 [12SE]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 2109), S2969 [4JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S6059 [6SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

——— establish the Military Trauma Team Placement Program and Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program (see S. 1022), S2968 [4JN]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 693), S7432 [11DE]

——— provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening (see S. 689), S6817 [11OC]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see S. 2465), S1286 [28FE]

——— reduce maternal deaths and complications by providing funding to States and hospitals to develop and implement standardized maternal safety best practices and review pregnancy-related deaths and complications (see S. 3392), S5991 [28AU]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S6818 [11OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 2915), S2835 [22MY]

——— provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3558), S6630 [5OC]

——— reduce ability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to engage in enforcement actions that harm unaccompanied alien children and ensure safety and welfare of such children (see S. 3624), S7053 [15NO]

Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see S. 197), S4513 [27JN]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7051 [15NO]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see S. 2644), S2075 [11AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see S. 3131), S4369 [25JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6306 [25SE]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see S. 1292), S7587 [13DE]

Dept. of the Interior: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (see S. 2720), S2321 [19AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see S. 2147), S968 [14FE]

Dept. of Transportation: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (see S. 3720), S7356 [6DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish medically necessary transportation for newborn children of certain women veterans (see S. 2131), S5005 [17JY]

——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (see S. 2341), S6770 [10OC]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 2105), S2969 [4JN]

——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S7243 [29NO]

——— revise mission statement to be more inclusive of women veterans and surviving family members (see S. 3672), S7190 [28NO]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see S. 2881), S5362 [25JY]

Diseases and disorders: facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see S. 3212), S4951 [12JY]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. 2208), S348 [19JA]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see S. 3032), S3293 [7JN]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (see S. 1580), S5361 [25JY]

Employment: allow employers to offer short-term savings accounts with automatic contribution arrangements for financial emergencies (see S. 3218), S5003 [17JY]

——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S581 [30JA]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

——— prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone and video service rates (see S. 2520), S1578 [8MR]

——— require continued application of certain local broadcasting requirements to licensees even if such licensees change from a very high frequency station to an ultra high frequency station (see S. 3632), S7050 [15NO]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see S. 974), S5832 [22AU]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S1949 [22MR]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see S. 1152), S5955 [27AU]

——— grant State attorneys general ability to issue subpoenas to investigate suspected violations of State laws applicable to national banks (see S. 2272), S1631 [12MR]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 1212), S4735 [28JN]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see S. 3300), S5517 [31JY]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1791 [19MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]

Fish and fishing: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (see S. 1520), S3761 [12JN]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S6388 [28SE]

Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (see S. Res. 601), S5583 [1AU]

FRS: require Federal reserve banks to interview one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity when appointing Federal reserve bank presidents (see S. 2829), S2623 [10MY]

FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2794 [21MY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see S. 2269), S2969 [4JN]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2970 [4JN]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S3761 [12JN]

Hurricanes: recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY]

——— provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2468), S1286 [28FE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 707), S7133 [27NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S2774 [17MY]

Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see S. 3341), S5582 [1AU]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see S. 3369), S6225 [18SE]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see S. 720), S7242 [29NO]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6771 [10OC]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see S. Res. 502), S2594 [9MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Kids to Parks Day: designate (see S. Res. 468), S2141 [16AP]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Law enforcement officers: make it a criminal offense for Federal law enforcement officers to engage in sexual acts with individuals in their custody and encourage States to adopt similar laws (see S. 3688), S7241 [29NO]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 21 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see S. 3462), S6223 [18SE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S6926 [13NO]

Medicare: codify and permanently extend hospital wage index imputed rural floor (see S. 3599), S6816 [11OC]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2262 [18AP]

——— establish rules for payment for graduate medical education (GME) costs for hospitals that establish a new medical residency training program after hosting resident rotators for short durations (see S. 3305), S5517 [31JY]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3530), S6926 [13NO]

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day: support goals (see S. Res. 508), S4514 [27JN]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S4966 [16JY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 449), S1948 [22MR]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6059 [6SE]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5620 [15AU]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Family Service Learning Week: designate (see S. Res. 688), S7051 [15NO]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 394), S651 [6FE]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S5991 [28AU]

——— reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program (see S. 1446), S7089 [26NO]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 645), S6277 [24SE]

National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 498), S2485 [26AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 3543), S6495 [3OC]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance (see S. Res. 557), S4876 [10JY]

——— support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (see S. 3291), S5423 [26JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2810), S2594 [9MY]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see S. 2621), S4344 [21JN]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3757), S7586 [13DE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pensions: incentivize automatic enrollment and escalation of contributions to workplace retirement plans and facilitate participation in such plans by small businesses (see S. 3221), S5003 [17JY]

——— modify certain laws relative to multiemployer pensions (see S. 3219), S5003 [17JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6223 [18SE]

Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building, Belleville, NJ: designate (see S. 3209), S4951 [12JY]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 423), S1316 [1MR]

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (see S. Res. 584), S5132 [23JY]

——— condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see S. Res. 571), S5363 [25JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S1380 [6MR]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S967 [14FE]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

SBA: expand opportunities available to employee-owned business concerns through loan programs (see S. 2786), S2485 [26AP]

——— extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (see S. 3554), S6732 [9OC]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

SEC: require issuers to disclose certain activities relative to climate change (see S. 3481), S6277 [24SE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 661), S6388 [28SE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see S. 379), S2878 [23MY]

——— enhance benefits and ensure long-term solvency (see S. 427), S5004 [17JY]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see S. 3239), S5066 [18JY]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see S. 3147), S4512 [27JN]

Taxation: extend certain tax credits relative to electric cars (see S. 3449), S6189 [17SE]

——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see S. 796), S7926 [19DE]

——— increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish an increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on a monthly basis (see S. 2018), S7357 [6DE]

——— provide investment tax credits for energy storage technologies (see S. 1868), S6925 [13NO]

——— require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3756), S7586 [13DE]

Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 610), S6225 [18SE]

——— impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6631 [5OC]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see S. 821), S7509 [12DE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S4736 [28JN]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S5955 [27AU]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S4967 [16JY]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (see S. Res. 414), S2680 [15MY]

Veterans: increase amounts payable for dependency and indemnity compensation and modify requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at the time of death (see S. 1990), S4966 [16JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see S. 3049), S5131 [23JY]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2329), S467 [23JA]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S7089 [26NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S5361 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN]

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see S. 3404), S5991 [28AU]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S2924 [24MY]

——— require review and approval for future research on nonhuman primates (see S. 3773), S7790 [18DE]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of the Census: adjust discretionary spending limits for appropriations for 2020 decennial census (see S. 2366), S612 [5FE]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

Crime: support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: adjust Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see S. 2624), S1948 [22MR]

——— modify Household Water Well System Grant Program (see S. 2772), S2484 [26AP]

Dept. of Education: require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (see S. 2699), S2261 [18AP]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process and increase income threshold to qualify for zero expected family contribution in determining Federal student aid eligibility (see S. 3353), S5692 [16AU]

——— support early childhood educators and elementary and secondary school teachers through increased training, loan forgiveness, teaching certification assistance, and tax credits (see S. 2370), S612 [5FE]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see S. 2516), S1452 [7MR]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see S. 2726), S2342 [23AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see S. 3112), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of HUD: require Community Development Block Grant Program recipients to develop a strategy to support inclusive zoning policies and allow for a credit to support housing affordability (see S. 3342), S5582 [1AU]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see S. 2746), S2439 [25AP]

Dept. of Transportation: require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement national employer notification service (see S. 3603), S6816 [11OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide additional entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program benefits of certain veterans and Armed Forces members who require extra time to complete remedial and deficiency courses (see S. 3627), S6964 [14NO]

Employment: establish an innovative water infrastructure workforce development program (see S. 2346), S520 [25JA]

——— prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (see S. 2480), S1316 [1MR]

——— provide for a program that employs pay-for-performance financing for workforce development projects (see S. 3601), S6816 [11OC]

EPA: provide grants for construction, refurbishing, and servicing of individual household decentralized wastewater systems to individuals with low or moderate income (see S. 2771), S2484 [26AP]

Financial institutions: limit overdraft fees and establish fair and transparent practices relative to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see S. 3343), S5582 [1AU]

Health: improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (see S. 3016), S3035 [6JN]

Insurance: require coverage of treatment of infertility (see S. 2960), S2924 [24MY]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 3038), S3293 [7JN]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see S. 3167), S4734 [28JN]

National Women’s Health Week: recognize importance of goal to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV (see S. Res. 507), S2679 [15MY]

Poverty: provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in persistent poverty counties (see S. 3537), S6438 [2OC]

Social Security: expand scope of transparency reporting requirements on ownership or investment interests of health care providers and others, and increase penalties for violating such requirements (see S. 3770), S7790 [18DE]

——— improve Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers (see S. 3494), S6304 [25SE]

Taxation: ensure workers and communities that are responsible for record corporate profits benefit from the wealth that those workers and communities help to create (see S. 2505), S1378 [6MR]

——— establish American opportunity accounts, modify estate and gift tax rules, and reform taxation of capital income (see S. 3766), S7790 [18DE]

——— establish Refund to Rainy Day Savings Program to allow individuals to defer payment of tax refunds (see S. 3220), S5003 [17JY]

——— provide a refundable credit for certain teachers as a supplement to State efforts to provide teachers with a livable wage (see S. 3730), S7357 [6DE]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 3404, Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act, S5994 [28AU]

Privilege of the floor

Brill, Sophia, S6632 [5OC]

Schuker, Daniel, S6632 [5OC]

Spawn, Ariana, S4687 [27JN]

Tavar, Lauren, S4687 [27JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (S. 3404), S5993 [28AU]

Appropriations: making continuing, S423, S424 [21JA]

Climate: impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2235 [18AP]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7842, S7844 [19DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN]

——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4473 [27JN]

——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S4475 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 1301), unanimous-consent request, S423 [21JA]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs, S423 [21JA]

Dept. of Justice: clarify crimes that would make prisoners ineligible for prison rehabilitation programs or early release, S7743 [18DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7743, S7762 [18DE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), S6946 [14NO], S7153 [28NO], S7850 [19DE]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, S39–S42 [4JA]

Drugs: impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, S39–S42 [4JA]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, S2068 [11AP]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7145 [27NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7145 [27NO]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, S1277 [28FE]

——— gun control, S1277 [28FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S423, S424 [21JA]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (S. 3036), S4028 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S4026 [19JN]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (S. 720), S7233 [29NO]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, S4032 [19JN]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6605 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6605 [5OC]

Marcus, Kenneth L.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights, S3272 [7JN]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6946 [14NO], S7153 [28NO], S7850 [19DE]

National Police Week: designate (S. Res. 512), S2770 [17MY]

New Jersey: recognize contribution of Sikh Americans, S2069• [11AP]

——— tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2770 [17MY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7743, S7762 [18DE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1277 [28FE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S423, S424 [21JA]

Votes: position on missed, S136• [10JA], S165• [11JA], S2033 [10AP], S2614• [10MY], S2769 [17MY], S6719• [9OC]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S2236 [18AP]

Tributes

Flake, Senator, S7850 [19DE]

Nelson, Senator, S2236 [18AP]

BOOKER, SIMEON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E152 [7FE]

BOOKLESS, WILLIAM

Reports filed

Nomination To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Principal Deputy Administrator: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7385 [10DE]

BOOKS see Literature

BOOM, CLARIA HORN

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1980 [22MR], S1999 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1980 [22MR], S1994, S2000 [9AP], S2021 [10AP], S2047 [11AP]

BOOT, MAX

Articles and editorials

I Was Wrong on Climate Change. Why Can’t Other Conservatives Admit It, Too?, S7172 [28NO]

Without the Russians, Trump Wouldn’t Have Won, H7165 [25JY]

BOOTH, MARK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1763 [15MR]

BOOTH, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H558 [19JA], H657 [29JA]

BOOZ, MARGIE

Remarks in House

Lansdale, PA: tribute to Lansdale Mural Arts Program, H6270 [17JY]

BOOZMAN, JOHN (a Senator from Arkansas)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4419 [26JN], S4514, S4653, S4656, S4673 [27JN], S4755 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3041 [6JN], S3364 [7JN], S3603, S3604, S3626, S3712, S3713 [11JN], S3762, S3851, S3853 [12JN], S3908, S3910 [13JN], S3934 [14JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5730 [20AU], S5860 [22AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5276 [24JY], S5363, S5384 [25JY], S5433 [26JY], S5501, S5502, S5520 [31JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4041 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4346 [21JN]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S265 [18JA], S6367 [28SE], S6897 [2NO], S8021 [22DE], S8051 [2JA]

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, S2223 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2219 [17AP]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see S. 2416), S1791 [19MR]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (see S. 2457), S1243 [27FE]

——— extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see S. 3201), S4950 [12JY]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see S. 1086), S2624 [10MY]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see S. 1158), S4369 [25JN]

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S1631 [12MR]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2726 [16MY]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (see S. 1693), S23 [3JA]

——— clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see S. 2946), S5362 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2644 [14MY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S7357 [6DE]

Dept. of Energy: review and update a report on the energy and environmental benefits of refining used lubricating oil (see S. 1089), S7191 [28NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]

Dept. of State: establish Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee (see S. 3396), S5991 [28AU]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6496 [3OC]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see S. 3352), S6145 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see S. 3130), S4369 [25JN]

——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (see S. 2341), S550 [29JA]

——— review health care providers whose licenses were terminated for care or services provided at non-departmental facilities and notify patients who received inadequate care from such providers (see S. 3501), S6341 [26SE]

District of Columbia: recognize opening of Museum of the Bible (see S. Res. 747), S8059 [2JA]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S7052 [15NO]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7432 [11DE]

EPA: clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see S. 3009), S3035 [6JN]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S1339 [5MR]

Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FAA: support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1579 [8MR]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 32), S187 [16JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2486 [26AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see S. 2269), S2121 [12AP]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see S. 781), S1630 [12MR]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S1453 [7MR]

Human Rights Day: observance (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S5268 [24JY]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S5955 [27AU]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S110 [9JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development, implement sanctions to force weapon dismantlement, and plan for military contingencies to defend U.S. and regional security (see S. Res. 361), S550 [29JA]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicare: ensure fairness in hospital payments by establishing a floor for the area wage index applied to certain hospitals (see S. 397), S2643 [14MY]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]

Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 377), S550 [29JA]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S550 [29JA]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National CACFP Week: designate (see S. Res. 405), S907 [13FE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see S. Res. 744), S8059 [2JA]

National GIS Day: designate (see S. Res. 701), S7052 [15NO]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S5991 [28AU]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S5933 [23AU]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7432 [11DE]

Social Security: provide States with option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see S. 428), S2553 [8MY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7432 [11DE]

Taxation: modify definition of municipal solid waste (see S. 2371), S612 [5FE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S6305 [25SE]

——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see S. 1358), S4036 [19JN]

——— reduce estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 3638), S7243 [29NO]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5584 [1AU]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S2643 [14MY] (see S. 2823), S5832 [22AU]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]

Veterans: extend authorities relating to homeless veterans (see S. 3419), S6059 [6SE]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 3089), S4035 [19JN]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7386 [10DE]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7432 [11DE]

World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 679), S6816 [11OC]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S2485 [26AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S5131 [23JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S2321 [19AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S5107 [19JY]

Barrett, Barbara M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 60), S2391 [24AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program (see S. 2573), S1844 [20MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see S. 3777), S7790 [18DE]

——— provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of physicians in Veterans Health Administration (see S. 3302), S5517 [31JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3024), S3293 [7JN]

EPA: provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S581 [30JA]

Eureka Springs, AR: recognize National Aviation Cadet Museum of the U.S. (see S. 2617), S1947 [22MR]

Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, and strategic importance, recognize importance of Compact of Free Association renegotiation, and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 34), S1244 [27FE]

——— commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6925 [13NO]

National Coaches Day: designate (see S. Res. 666), S6541 [4OC]

Ouachita National Forest: exchange certain lands (see S. 3224), S5003 [17JY]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S438 [22JA], S460 [23JA]

Baiocco, Dana: nomination to the CPSC, S2761 [17MY], S2787 [21MY]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN], S4858 [10JY]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]

Bowman, Michelle: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S6803 [11OC], S6940 [14NO]

Branch, Elizabeth L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1149 [15FE], S1208 [26FE]

Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5412 [26JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5755 [21AU], S5875 [23AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP], S6803 [11OC], S6908 [13NO]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2815 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), S6697 [5OC], S6714 [9OC]

Doughty, Terry A.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1307 [1MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2762 [17MY], S2897 [24MY]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7036 [15NO], S7155 [28NO]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]

Feldman, Peter A.: nomination to the CPSC, S6209 [18SE], S6270 [24SE], S6292 [25SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351 [19JA]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5411 [26JY], S5446 [30JY]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S2372 [24AP]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2735, S2760 [17MY]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]

Hunt, Joseph H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S5818 [22AU]

Johnson, Lynn A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5818 [22AU], S5948 [27AU]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6506 [3OC], S6564 [5OC]

Kelley, Karen Dunn: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S7035 [15NO], S7112 [27NO]

Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7210 [29NO]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7213 [29NO]

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7832 [19DE]

McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7222 [29NO], S7304 [5DE]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4720 [28JN], S4896 [11JY]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4933 [12JY], S4983 [17JY]

Patelunas, Isabel M. Keenan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S5819 [22AU]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2058 [11AP]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2372 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S438 [22JA], S447 [23JA]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4933 [12JY], S4981 [17JY]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5611 [15AU]

Rettig, Charles P.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S6051 [6SE], S6132 [12SE]

Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5682 [16AU]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S1980 [22MR], S2028 [10AP]

Roisman, Elad L.: nomination to the SEC, S6005 [28AU], S6021 [4SE]

Scudder, Michael Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Self, Tilman E., III: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1305 [1MR]

St. Eve, Amy J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Stras, David R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7035 [15NO], S7078 [26NO]

Vought, Russell: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S1149 [15FE], S1233 [27FE]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S2084 [12AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S265 [18JA], S6367 [28SE], S8021 [22DE], S8051 [2JA]

Privilege of the floor

Marsh, Molly, S4059 [19JN]

Parrott, Megan, S4059 [19JN]

Webb, Alexandra, S2497 [26AP]

Remarks

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (H.R. 4819), S7950 [19DE]

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, S123 [10JA]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7863, S7865 [19DE]

Appropriations: making continuing, S339 [19JA]

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, S6791• [11OC]

——— tribute to Congressional Youth Cabinet participants, S2339• [23AP]

——— tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2634 [14MY]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (S. 3201), S5799 [22AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 103), S1222 [26FE]

Chapman, John A.: Medal of Honor recipient, S5799 [22AU]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6708 [9OC]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1816 [20MR]

——— make certain corrections relative to laws governing possession by a restricted person of biological agents or toxins (S. 2), S7820, S7821 [18DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4495 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7639 [17DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3939, S3942 [14JN], S3969• [18JN]

——— importance of having multiple companies with capability to produce solid rocket motors for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, S3939 [14JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish a pilot program to identify security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector (S. 79), S7953, S7954 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7949 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and a bug bounty program (H.R. 7327), S7950 [19DE]

——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), S7822 [18DE]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), S7822 [18DE]

Dept. of Justice: call to end condition of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding for States on compliance with enforcement of Federal immigration law, S2463 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), House amendment, S2861 [23MY]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), S7817, S7819 [18DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S2861 [23MY]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (S. 3777), S7821 [18DE]

——— grant eligibility for Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, S5799 [22AU]

——— submit plan to Congress to avoid clinical mistakes by employees that result in adverse events that require certain disclosures, S4367 [25JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S4015 [19JN], S4358, S4367 [25JN], S6122 [12SE]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6708 [9OC]

Douglas Fournet Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Lake Charles, LA: designate (S. 3444), S7820 [18DE]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2463 [26AP]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6160 [17SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4015 [19JN], S4358, S4367 [25JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6122 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), unanimous-consent agreement, S4265 [20JN]

EPA: provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities, S6709 [9OC]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (S. 2364), S583 [30JA]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (H.R. 7327), S7950 [19DE]

——— establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (S. 3085), S7809, S7813 [18DE]

Flag—U.S.: require U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of first responders who die in the line of duty (S. 1108), S2634 [14MY]

Fort Smith, AR: anniversary, S29 [4JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S339 [19JA]

Graham, Billy: authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 107), S1222 [26FE]

Jones, Matt: American Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year award recipient, S3759• [12JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S4367 [25JN]

Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (H.R. 7163), S7347 [6DE]

Mankin, Aaron: Purple Heart recipient, S5799 [22AU]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 1235), S7822 [18DE]

National CACFP Week: designate (S. Res. 405), S1623 [12MR]

National Nutrition Month: observance, S1623 [12MR]

National Police Week: observance, S2634 [14MY]

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: observance, S2464 [26AP]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: observance, S5799 [22AU]

National Rice Month: observance, S6268 [24SE]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), S8025 [22DE]

NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), S7805, S7806 [18DE]

Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (H.R. 5636), S8025 [22DE]

Senate: legislative program, S1222 [26FE], S7822 [18DE], S7954 [19DE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S339 [19JA]

Stowers, Ray E.: American Osteopathic Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S6913• [13NO]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S123 [10JA], S1211 [26FE], S4265 [20JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950, S7951 [19DE]

Wilkie, Robert L.: nomination to be Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S5119 [23JY]

Reports filed

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3024) (S. Rept. 115–269), S3292 [7JN]

Texts of

S. 3777, Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act, S7795 [18DE]

Tributes

Arnold, Mary Ann Ritter, S21• [3JA]

Beran, Paul, S5912• [23AU]

Emond, Eric, S7347 [6DE]

Hartley, Sarah, S7354 [6DE]

Haver. Wayne, S2433• [25AP]

Mayberry, Walter (Boots), S5450• [30JY]

McAleer, Pete, S5418• [26JY]

Parrott, Megan, S7655 [17DE]

Price, Richard, S5615• [15AU]

Rainey, Dennis and Barbara, S2920• [24MY]

Russell, A.G., II, S6913• [13NO]

Sanders, Edward (Sandy), S7783• [18DE]

Shipley, Harry, Jr., S2069• [11AP]

Tucker, Elza R., S5615• [15AU]

BORCHERDING, LINDSEY

Remarks in Senate

Okeechobee County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

BORDALLO, MADELEINE Z. (a Delegate from Guam)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4707 [24MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H1478 [7MR]

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

American Samoa: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5026), H1177 [14FE]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8732 [17SE]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H9432 [12OC]

Armed Forces: clarify effective date of promotion of commissioned officers of the Army and Air National Guard and improve processes for Federal recognition of promotions of such officers (see H.R. 5713), H4694 [23MY]

——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]

——— extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4871), H625 [22JA]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3316 [13AP]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H7782 [31AU]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7756 [17AU]

CPSC: require compliant flame mitigation devices to be use on portable fuel containers for flammable liquids (see H.R. 919), H9420 [5OC]

Credit unions: exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan (see H.R. 3866), H3979 [15MY]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see H.R. 398), H3783 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see H.R. 6474), H7157 [24JY]

——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H976 [7FE]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H4210 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8171 [12SE]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (see H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: amend the Real ID Act to permit Freely Associated States to meet identification requirements (see H.R. 3398), H8171 [12SE]

——— clarify that Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program grants may be used to prepare high-risk State and local governments against weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 5399), H2041 [22MR]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize grant program for education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities (see H.R. 5547), H3507 [24AP]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7751 [10AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 4556), H678 [29JA]

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

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H1127 [13FE]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H9821 [10DE]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (see H.R. 4417), H7943 [7SE]

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

EPA: establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1478 [7MR]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

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

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H5094 [12JN]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H733 [30JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR]

FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

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

GAO: require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H4733 [25MY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H3453 [23AP]

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

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H7754 [14AU]

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

Honouliuli National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 5706), H3833 [8MY]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H10338 [19DE]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7870 [5SE]

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

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H584 [19JA]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5287 [19JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

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

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H976 [7FE]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H733 [30JA]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 237), H1477 [7MR]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H3097 [10AP]

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

Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (see H. Res. 861), H3747 [1MY]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1501 [8MR]

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

LGBT Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 405), H5022 [8JN]

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

Madikizela-Mandela, Winnie: tribute (see H. Res. 820), H3147 [11AP]

Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, and strategic importance, recognize importance of Compact of Free Association renegotiation, and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 110), H7689 [25JY]

Medicare: allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 1155), H629 [25JA]

——— cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 3032), H1227 [23FE]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H6558 [18JY]

——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 1173), H1729 [20MR]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H7751 [10AU]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 776), H5095 [12JN]

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

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

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9421 [5OC]

National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 733), H974 [7FE]

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

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H1268 [26FE]

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

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 977), H6042 [10JY]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see H. Res. 1122), H9444 [23OC]

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

Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (see H.R. 4869), H1214 [15FE]

——— reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H8108 [10SE]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit the conduct of a first-use nuclear strike (see H.R. 4415), H9467 [6NO]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small businesses (see H.R. 5337), H3060 [5AP]

Pearl Harbor National Memorial: establish (see H.R. 5706), H3833 [8MY]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H5978 [28JN]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H5094 [12JN]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Small business: reduce costs for certain businesses required to relocate from a Superfund site (see H.R. 5669), H3746 [1MY]

Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 2651), H5507 [21JN]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 947), H3049 [26MR]

Territories: constitutional amendment on Presidential election voting rights for residents of U.S. territories and commonwealths (see H.J. Res. 91), H4778 [5JN]

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

——— honor veterans, commemorate anniversary, and commend Vietnam Veterans Memorial and traveling ‘‘The Wall That Heals’’ exhibit (see H. Res. 821), H3445 [18AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 2978), H8739 [20SE]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H2043 [22MR]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H3210 [12AP]

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

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 929), H5021 [8JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4139 [16MY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H5095 [12JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. military personnel who fought in the Pacific theater and who died or were imprisoned by the Japanese military (see H.R. 3085), H975 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5996), H4775 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6132), H5283 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (see H.R. 6770), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: increase minimum amount made available to territories under the Sexual Assault Services Program (see H.R. 6806), H8725 [13SE]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (see H.R. 6350), H6173 [12JY]

Guam: allow the Governor to determine need for temporary nonimmigrant workers (see H.R. 6480), H7154 [24JY]

——— authorize return of surplus property including Federal land (see H.R. 5328), H1698 [19MR]

Pacific Islands region: reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories (see H. Res. 1157), H9573 [20NO]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (see H.R. 6834), H8731 [17SE]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see H.R. 6665), H7750 [10AU]

——— comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (see H.R. 4761), H131 [10JA]

——— constitutional amendment to authorize U.S. territories to cast electoral votes in Presidential elections (see H.J. Res. 137), H7724 [26JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (see H.R. 5875), H4242 [18MY]

War in the Pacific National Historical Park: memorialize victims and survivors of occupation of Guam during World War II on memorial wall at Asan Bay Overlook and provide a mechanism to update the wall (see H.R. 6381), H6262 [16JY]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 5996), H4776 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (H.R. 6132), H5285 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (H.R. 6770), H8170 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: increase minimum amount made available to territories under the Sexual Assault Services Program (H.R. 6806), H8727 [13SE]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (H.R. 6350), H6174 [12JY]

Guam: allow the Governor to determine need for temporary nonimmigrant workers (H.R. 6480), H7155 [24JY]

——— authorize return of surplus property including Federal land (H.R. 5328), H1698 [19MR]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (H.R. 6834), H8732 [17SE]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H7751 [10AU]

——— comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (H.R. 4761), H132 [10JA]

——— constitutional amendment to authorize U.S. territories to cast electoral votes in Presidential elections (H.J. Res. 137), H7728 [26JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (H.R. 5875), H4242 [18MY]

War in the Pacific National Historical Park: memorialize victims and survivors of occupation of Guam during World War II on memorial wall at Asan Bay Overlook and provide a mechanism to update the wall (H.R. 6381), H6263 [16JY]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3834 [8MY]

Lists

Delegate Bordallo’s current and former staff, H10273 [19DE]

Remarks

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6624 [23JY]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories, H4222 [18MY]

Autism Community Together (organization): anniversary of Autism Awareness Fair, E459• [13AP]

Blas, Josephine M.P.: SBA Guam Veterans Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E461• [13AP]

Camacho, Beaudy M. Gogue: SBA Guam Home-Based Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E457• [13AP]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 5996), H4741 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (H.R. 6132), H5227 [19JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4222 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4370 [22MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7702 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (H.R. 6770), H8110• [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: increase minimum amount made available to territories under the Sexual Assault Services Program (H.R. 6806), E1257• [13SE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 2850), H6630 [23JY]

——— convey certain land to La Paz County, AZ (H.R. 2630), H6622 [23JY]

——— designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (H.R. 5613), H6630, H6631 [23JY]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (H.R. 6350), H6121 [12JY]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, E783• [6JN]

Frank Cable (U.S.S.): Navy Environmental Award recipient, H3455 [24AP]

Guam: allow the Governor to determine need for temporary nonimmigrant workers (H.R. 6480), H7090 [24JY]

——— anniversary of Guam Power Authority, E730• [24MY]

——— authorize return of surplus property including Federal land (H.R. 5328), H1657 [19MR]

——— War Survivor Remembrance Day observance, E906• [25JN]

Guam Liberation Day: observance, H6198 [16JY]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations, E906• [25JN]

Gumataotao, Jonah M.: Guam Dept. of Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E725• [24MY]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10271–H10273 [19DE]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (H.R. 3045), H6625 [23JY]

Lujan, Kristine: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E460• [13AP]

Mendiola, Melanie: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E464• [13AP]

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument: establish (H.R. 5979), H6627, H6628 [23JY]

Miyashita, Jocelyn B.: SBA Guam Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E462• [13AP]

Nambo Guam Ltd.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Business Laureate honoree, E728• [24MY]

National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (H.R. 6077), H6628, H6629 [23JY]

Payu-ta, Inc.: anniversary, E782• [6JN]

Philippines: independence anniversary, E826• [12JN]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (H.R. 6834), E1261• [17SE]

Quichocho, Darlene: Jane Wha-Young Kim Foundation Jane Wha-Young Kim Award recipient, E780• [6JN]

Soroptimist International of Guam (organization): anniversary, E785• [6JN]

Taitano, Jon: Air Force Twelve Outstanding Airman of the Year honoree, E950• [28JN]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), E1137• [10AU]

——— comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (H.R. 4761), H91 [10JA], E22• [10JA]

——— constitutional amendment to authorize U.S. territories to cast electoral votes in Presidential elections (H.J. Res. 137), H7711 [26JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (H.R. 5875), H6626 [23JY]

University of Guam: anniversary of Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education Research and Service, E995• [11JY]

War in the Pacific National Historical Park: memorialize victims and survivors of occupation of Guam during World War II on memorial wall at Asan Bay Overlook and provide a mechanism to update the wall (H.R. 6381), H6198 [16JY]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]

Tributes

Abraham, Roy, E1175• [24AU]

Akaka, Daniel K., H3312 [13AP]

Blas, Francisco C., E785• [6JN]

Duenas, Concepcion B. (Connie), E47• [16JA]

Jeszenka, Casey, E258• [5MR]

Meno, Francisco C., E247• [1MR]

Palacios, Benjamin C., E1636• [11DE]

Paulino, Jaime D.S., E215• [26FE]

Quinene, Frederick, E1176• [24AU]

Reyes, Eddie D., E593• [7MY]

Salas, John C., E134• [5FE]

Underwood, Robert A., E652• [15MY]

Wilgus, Julian B., E991• [10JY]

BORDER AND PORT SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2314), S253 [17JA]

BORDER BONDS FOR AMERICA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7325), H10269 [17DE]

BORDER PROTECTION see Department of Homeland Security

BORDER SECURITY AND CHILD SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7396), H10586 [21DE]

BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Articles and editorials

House GOP Bill Cuts Legal Immigration by 1.4 Million Over 20 Years, H5486 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

Enact (H.R. 6136): consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, H5765 [27JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, provisions, H5438 [21JN]

H.R. 6136, provisions, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

BORDER SECURITY FOR AMERICA ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3548) (H. Rept. 115–505), H131 [10JA]

BORDER SECURITY TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 146) (S. Rept. 115–230), S2141 [16AP]

BORDER TUNNEL TASK FORCE ACT

Cost Estimates

Provisions (H.R. 6740): CBO, E1340 [28SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6740), H8748–H8750 [25SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6740) (H. Rept. 115–962), H8882 [25SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6740, provisions, H8748 [25SE]

BORDER WALL TRUST FUND ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5876), H4242 [18MY]

BORDER ZONE REASONABLENESS RESTORATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3162), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6462), H6588 [19JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3162), S4738 [28JN]

BOREN, LELAND E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1588 [30NO]

BORENGASSER, TESS

Remarks in Senate

Indian River County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

BORGELT, ALEX

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S2683 [15MY]

BORGERT, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10191 [13DE]

BORIA, LOUIS, JR.

Bills and resolutions

Purple Heart: award for injuries incurred during World War II and Korean War (see H.R. 6895), H8884 [25SE]

BORMAN, FRANK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8016 [21DE]

BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SURVIVORS PROTECTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 4712): consideration (H. Res. 694), H503 [18JA]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 4712): consideration (see H. Res. 694), H403 [16JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4712), H176 [16JA], H420, H421, H462–H469 [17JA], H482, H488, H492, H493, H505 [18JA], H560–H569, H574, H575 [19JA]

——— consideration (H. Res. 694), H494–H503 [18JA], H569 [19JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 4712), S272 [18JA], S541 [29JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4712, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 694, consideration of H.R. 4712, provisions, H494 [18JA]

H.R. 4712, provisions, H560 [19JA]

BORREGO, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1435 [23OC]

BORSARI, ASHLAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1347 [28SE]

BORTON, CHRISTOPHER L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E908 [25JN]

BOSKOFF, CHRISTINE

Reports filed

Fowler and Boskoff Peaks Designation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2768), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2768) (S. Rept. 115–321), S5618 [15AU]

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Messages

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Trump, S4368 [25JN], H5577 [22JN]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: call for democratic reforms, inclusion of all ethnic groups in the political process, and sanctions against corrupt officials, S6124 [12SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Eric G. Nelson To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

BOSROCK, ISABELLA

Addresses

Gun Control, E661 [16MY]

BOSSIER CITY, LA

Remarks in House

First Baptist Church Bossier City: tribute to first responders for response to fire, H10324 [19DE]

BOST, DONALD

Remarks in House

Congressional Veteran Commendation: recipient, E1638 [11DE]

BOST, MIKE (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4825 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H9153 [27SE]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H10104 [11DE]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements (see H.R. 6907), H9089 [26SE]

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

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

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7743 [3AU]

Colleges and universities: establish commission to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H3978 [15MY]

Crime: prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4655), H1477 [7MR]

DEA: develop training materials covering circumstances when a pharmacist may decline to fill a prescription due to suspicion the prescription is fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse (see H.R. 4275), H5094 [12JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow producers to file a one-time program contract for certain programs (see H.R. 4904), H1127 [13FE]

——— establish nonrecourse conservation assistance loans for loan commodities produced on certain farms (see H.R. 4988), H1074 [8FE]

——— expand availability of programs to veteran farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 6500), H7155 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4730 [24MY]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (see H.R. 4403), H1374 [5MR]

Dept. of Justice: improve handling of crimes of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into initial response to and investigation of such crimes (see H.R. 4720), H1442 [6MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1478 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H3148 [11AP]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]

——— improve process for determining the eligibility of caregivers of veterans to certain benefits (see H.R. 1910), H1342 [1MR]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H3707 [26AP]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (see H.R. 5215), H1500 [8MR]

——— provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans Health Administration personnel and reform recruitment and hiring process (see H.R. 5521), H3342 [16AP]

——— use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (see H.R. 5974), H4731 [25MY]

——— waive copayment requirement for medical and hospital services in the case of certain billing errors and inform veterans of payment plan and waiver rights relative to untimely billing (see H.R. 1972), H1442 [6MR]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3055 [2AP]

Drugs: establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H4694 [23MY]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H6042 [10JY]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

——— require water treatment works projects funded by Drinking Water State Revolving Fund funds to use domestic iron and steel products (see H.R. 939), H7920 [6SE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6465 [17JY]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (see H.R. 5752), H5095 [12JN]

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

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1884), H7688 [25JY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6445), H7732 [27JY]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H8728 [13SE]

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

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3576 [25AP]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H1217 [16FE]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H8171 [12SE]

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

Immigration: reinstate returning worker exemption for H-2B visas (see H.R. 4207), H584 [19JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9691 [28NO]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H4139 [16MY]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3211 [12AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3316 [13AP]

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

Law enforcement officers: include railroad police officers in definition of qualified law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6914), H9089 [26SE]

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

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H8742 [24SE]

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H785 [5FE]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 5507), H3507 [24AP]

——— waive certain telehealth requirements in the case of certain treatment of an opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder (see H.R. 5603), H5095 [12JN]

Motor vehicles: promote awareness of, and encourage collaboration and communication to engage in efforts to end, motorcycle profiling (see H. Res. 318), H7735 [31JY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H7759 [21AU]

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

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see H. Res. 756), H1503 [8MR]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 880), H3834 [8MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8887 [25SE]

OSHA: authorize the Voluntary Protection Programs (see H.R. 1444), H6112 [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3798), H3444 [18AP]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7743 [3AU]

Public Health Service: report to Congress on effects on public health of increased rate of use of synthetic drugs (see H.R. 449), H4584 [22MY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6558 [18JY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H3978 [15MY]

——— allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see H.R. 5270), H7824 [4SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— provide for an investment tax credit relative to production of electricity from nuclear energy (see H.R. 5732), H7156 [24JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 466), H3443 [18AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: allow qualified individuals to act as technical service providers for soil nutrient management (see H.R. 5048), H1212 [15FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H477 [17JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 5864), H4209 [17MY]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4958), H973 [7FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: allow qualified individuals to act as technical service providers for soil nutrient management (H.R. 5048), H1213 [15FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (H.R. 4811), H478 [17JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (H.R. 5864), H4210 [17MY]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4958), H975 [7FE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5203 [15JN], H6197 [16JY], H9473 [13NO]

Excerpts

‘‘Holy Bible,’’ (Proverbs 31:10-31), H1377 [6MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H482 [18JA]

Alton, IL: tribute to feature on ‘‘Small Business Revolution-Main Street’’ television program, H1377 [6MR]

Belleville, IL: tribute to Belleville West High School basketball team, H1703 [20MR]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4825, H4826 [6JN]

——— reform cost and benefit feasibility assessment relative to repair of non-Federal levees after flood disasters, H4825, H4826 [6JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4049 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency, H1562 [14MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (H.R. 4811), H482 [18JA], H6044 [11JY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1562 [14MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (H.R. 5864), H7142 [24JY]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H5156 [14JN]

Fulford, Tommy: National Eagle Scout Association Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award recipient, H6043 [11JY]

Graham, Billy: tribute (H.J. Res. 130), H1323 [27FE]

Hawkins, Helen: Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame inductee, H87 [10JA]

Holder, James: Illinois State Bar Association Law Enforcement Award recipient, H7159 [25JY]

Japan: anniversary of arrival of U.S. POW during World War II, E120• [30JA]

Journal: question of approval, H6561 [19JY]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H482 [18JA]

Murphysboro, IL: tribute to Murphysboro Middle School girls’ volleyball team, H3351 [17AP]

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: observance, H87 [10JA]

National Poppy Day: observance, H4698 [24MY]

Scott AFB, IL: tribute to 126th Air Refueling Wing Day, H4779 [6JN], E769• [5JN]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H482 [18JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1428 [6MR]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4958), H4258 [21MY]

Votes: position on missed, H4671• [23MY], E1199• [4SE]

World War I: anniversary of Battle of Belleau Wood, H4779 [6JN]

Tributes

Bost, Tracy, H1377 [6MR]

Bracy, Ron, H5230 [19JN]

Butler, Robert L., H88 [10JA]

Hesterberg, Wilber (Whip), H4779 [6JN]

Holden, William, E822• [12JN]

Jones, Sam and Eva, H88 [10JA]

Katzenberger, Al, Jr., H3100 [11AP]

Loyd, Rowdy, H1377 [6MR]

McAuliffe, Mike, H4779 [6JN]

Mueller, Victoria, H482 [18JA]

Natisri, Thanet, H7159 [25JY]

Shrader, Jim, E866• [19JN]

Stout, Paul, H6562 [19JY]

Twenhafel, Martin, H3838 [9MY]

Wheeler, Sam, E1289• [25SE]

BOST, TRACY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1377 [6MR]

BOSTER, CHANCE

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E631 [11MY]

BOSTIC, KENNETH E.

Bills and resolutions

Sergeant Kenneth Eric Bostic Post Office, Hawthorne, NV: designate (see H.R. 5205), H1476 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Sergeant Kenneth Eric Bostic Post Office, Hawthorne, NV: designate (H.R. 5205), H10080 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Sergeant Kenneth Eric Bostic Post Office, Hawthorne, NV: designate (H.R. 5205), S7897 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5205, Sergeant Kenneth Eric Bostic Post Office, Hawthorne, NV, H10080 [11DE]

BOSTOCK, KAI

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6632 [5OC]

BOSTON, MA

Bills and resolutions

Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute (see S. Res. 687), S6964 [14NO] (see H. Res. 1155), H9568 [16NO]

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office: designate (see S. 2355), S581 [30JA]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 646), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 1078), H8884 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Brett, James T.: Eire Society of Boston, MA, Gold Medal Award recipient, E375 [26MR]

Mueller, Robert S., III: conduct as FBI Director and as U.S. Attorney in Boston, MA, H3090 [10AP]

O’Ree, Willie: recognize anniversary as first African-American to play in NHL, E63 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co. of Massachusetts (organization): tribute to Fall Field Day Tour of Duty, S6383 [28SE]

Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute (S. Res. 687), S7099 [26NO]

Corps of Engineers: Boston Harbor improvement project, Plymouth Harbor dredging project, and Cape Cod bridge replacement project funding, S6748 [10OC]

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office: designate (H.R. 2464), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office, Boston, MA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2464), S1163 [15FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 646, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization) anniversary, S6306 [25SE]

S. Res. 687, tribute to Boston Red Sox (baseball team), S6966 [14NO]

BOSTON BRUINS (hockey team)

Remarks in House

O’Ree, Willie: recognize anniversary as first African-American to play in NHL, E63 [18JA]

BOSTON COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Bednarz, Natasha: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

BOSTON RED SOX (baseball team)

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 687), S6964 [14NO] (see H. Res. 1155), H9568 [16NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Res. 687), S7099 [26NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 687, tribute, S6966 [14NO]

BOSTROM, DAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1713 [20DE]

BOSWELL, LEONARD (a former Representative from Iowa)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E1311 [26SE], E1316 [27SE]

BOSWELL, LEONARD L. (a former Representative from Iowa)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S5951 [27AU]

BOT DISCLOSURE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3127), S4369 [25JN]

BOTS RESEARCH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7117), H9467 [6NO]

BOTSWANA, REPUBLIC OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Craig L. Cloud To Be Ambassador to Botswana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

BOTTINI, IVY

Remarks in House

California: 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E440 [12AP]

BOUDREAU, PAUL A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1466 [26OC]

BOUGHTON, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1230 [12SE]

BOULDER, CO

Remarks in House

Mountain Sun Pub & Breweries (company): anniversary, E1291 [25SE]

BOUNDS, RYAN W.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S2536, S2540, S2541 [8MY], S2975 [5JN], S3396 [11JN], S4998, S5010–S5012, S5015–S5020, S5022–S5026 [17JY], S5033, S5043 [18JY], S5079, S5089, S5093 [19JY]

——— nomination to be circuit judge withdrawn, S5098 [19JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]

BOURNE, JOHN E., JR.

Obituaries

Charleston (SC) Post and Courier, E58 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E58 [18JA]

BOURRET, MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2789 [21MY]

BOUSTANY, CHARLES W., JR. (a former Representative from Louisiana)

Remarks

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H5662, H5663 [26JN]

BOUTONNET, ED

Remarks in House

Grower Shipper Association: E.E. Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E889 [21JN]

BOUWEIRI, KRISTINA

Remarks in House

Sterling Women (organization): anniversary, E1301 [25SE]

BOUYEA, ROSS

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in House

Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY: designate (H.R. 6930), H10081 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY: designate (H.R. 6930), S7897 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6930, Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY, H10081 [11DE]

BOVIARD, DIANE AND DEAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1233 [12SE]

BOWDEN, RICHARD K. (KIRK)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E156 [7FE]

BOWE, BRITTANY

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Florida participants, H1106 [13FE]

BOWEN, BURL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7781 [18DE]

BOWEN, JACOB

Remarks in House

Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce: Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]

BOWEN, JOAB

Remarks in House

Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce: Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]

BOWERS, CANDICE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H129 [10JA]

BOWERS, MARY ELEANOR WIGGINS

Obituaries

Columbia (SC) State, E595 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E595 [7MY]

BOWES, LEE

Articles and editorials

Food-Stamp Work Requirements Will Lift Americans Out of Poverty, H3202 [12AP]

BOWLING, TROY

Remarks in House

Lexington VA Health Care System, Lexington, KY: designate and name campuses in honor of Franklin R. Sousley and Troy Bowling (H.R. 4533), H1081–H1083 [13FE]

Texts of

H.R. 4533, Lexington VA Health Care System, Lexington, KY, and naming of campuses in honor of Franklin R. Sousley and Troy Bowling, H1081 [13FE]

BOWLING GREEN, KY

Remarks in House

Barren River Area Development District (BRADD): anniversary, E1287 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Western Kentucky University: tribute to men’s basketball team, S1617 [12MR]

BOWLSBEY, BRYAN

Remarks in Senate

Bowlsbey, Maile P.: tribute to birth, S2283, S2284 [18AP], S2304 [19AP]

BOWLSBEY, MAILE P.

Remarks in Senate

Bowlsbey, Bryan and Senator Duckworth: tribute to birth of child, S2283, S2284 [18AP], S2304 [19AP]

BOWMAN, CY N.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1444 [23OC]

BOWMAN, DANA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7673 [25JY]

BOWMAN, DANNY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1247 [13SE]

BOWMAN, DANNY D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1310 [26SE]

BOWMAN, LARRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S869 [12FE]

BOWMAN, MICHELLE

Cloture motions

FRS: nomination to FRS Board of Governors, S6803 [11OC], S6940 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

FRS: nomination to FRS Board of Governors, S6907 [13NO], S6938 [14NO], S7019, S7029, S7035 [15NO]

Reports filed

Nomination to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S3760 [12JN]

BOWMAN, PAM

Letters

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, H6217 [16JY]

BOWNAS, ABBY

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]

BOWSER, CHARLES W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1307 [26SE]

BOX ELDER, MT

Letters

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Harlan Baker, Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation, S7973 [20DE]

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Bills and resolutions

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Proclamations

Wayne Crick Boy Scouts of America Ralph Hendricks Award Recipient: Representative Gowdy, E179 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Apopka, FL: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 221, H7710 [26JY]

Attebury, Theodore: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1441 [23OC]

Bartels, Benjamin A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1009 [13JY]

Bowman, Cy N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1444 [23OC]

Britt, Donna: Boy Scouts 12 Points Award recipient, E489 [17AP]

Brittain, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1556 [27NO]

Bryan, Logan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1102 [27JY]

Bulla, Emmett M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1621 [10DE]

Byler, Brad: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1413 [16OC]

Campbell, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1443 [23OC]

Caster, Bryce D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1421 [16OC]

Cole, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E341 [20MR]

Cordes, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Cowley, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1622 [10DE]

Deroche, Cade: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E403 [5AP]

Drumright, James: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1041 [23JY]

Emadi, Abde-Ali: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1555 [27NO]

Fawcett, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [16FE]

Fields, Ethan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E839 [14JN]

Frawley, Harrison C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1622 [10DE]

Freestone, Isaiah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1201 [5SE], E1392 [12OC]

Fry, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1418 [16OC]

Fulford, Tommy: National Eagle Scout Association Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award recipient, H6043 [11JY]

Galor, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1477 [30OC]

Garrett, Jackson S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E490 [17AP]

Gerhardt, Jason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1341 [28SE]

Goldberg, Paul: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1620 [10DE]

Gonzales, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1440 [23OC]

Goodwin, Hunter G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1623 [10DE]

Granite Bay, CA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 121, E1329 [28SE]

Graves, Benjamin D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E345 [20MR]

Griffith, Vaughn: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1445 [23OC]

Guerra-York, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1186 [31AU], E1397 [12OC]

Hall, Garrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1473 [30OC]

Hazen, Alec: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1422 [16OC]

Hazen, Bryce: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1420 [16OC]

Hitchcock, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1391 [12OC]

Holcomb, Garet R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1624 [10DE]

Hornberg, Steven: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1104 [27JY]

Houston, TX: tribute to Boy Scouts Sam Houston Area Council, E161 [8FE]

Howard, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E218 [26FE]

Hummer, William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1402 [12OC]

Ibezim, Kelechi: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1106 [13FE]

Jackson, Garrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E43 [16JA]

Johnsen, Bryce P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1625 [10DE]

Jones, Wyatt D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1621 [10DE]

Juarez, Latrell E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1297 [25SE]

Keeler, PJ: New York Twin Rivers Council of Boy Scouts Good Scout Award recipient, E433 [11AP]

King, Jared: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E429 [11AP]

LaGue, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1445 [23OC]

Lammers, Ryne: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1213 [6SE], E1399 [12OC]

Lawson, Jonathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [26AP]

Lawson, Wulfgang: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Lezynski, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1379 [6MR]

Magyar, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E484 [17AP]

Makowski, Merrick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

Mallon, Peter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E480 [17AP]

Mann, Tyler J., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1219 [7SE]

McDonald, Ian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

McFerrin, Derek R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E44 [16JA]

McHenry, Justin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1405 [12OC]

McKee, Benjamin P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1104 [27JY]

McMaster, Donnie: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1218 [6SE]

Mitchell, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E124 [2FE]

Moloney, James, VI: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1041 [23JY]

Muirhead, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E831 [13JN]

Muse, Ty: Broome County, NY, Baden-Powell Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, H1201 [15FE]

Nero, Aaron D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Onstead, Samuel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1271 [20SE]

Parr, Mark: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1524 [14NO]

Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Sabbath Observant Kosher Family Cub Scout Family Pack 210, E1645 [11DE]

Rigby, Tate: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1403 [12OC]

Risser, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1277 [20SE]

Rocheleau, Joey: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1419 [16OC]

Roling, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E972 [6JY]

Romang, Luke: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1707 [20DE]

Russell, Jeremiah A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E703 [22MY]

Saharia, Aditya: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1128 [7AU]

Sanchez, Luis F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1128 [7AU]

Schneider, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1036 [19JY]

Schwab, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1342 [28SE]

Shaw, Cooper L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1259 [13SE]

Snyder, Justin L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E347 [20MR]

Steinkamp, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E873 [20JN]

Steinkamp, Patrick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Strack, Jeff: Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1490 [2NO]

Stump, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1185 [31AU], E1401 [12OC]

Thomas, Samuel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1404 [12OC]

Thornton, Jeremiah D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1396 [12OC]

Tuckey, Kenneth L.: Boy Scouts of Cumberland County, PA, Friends of Scouting Award recipient, E549 [26AP]

Van Eyck, Mark: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E247 [1MR]

Van Norman, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1446 [23OC]

Vickery, Garret: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [16FE]

Wilbur, Bryce: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E109 [29JA]

Williams, Mason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1448 [23OC]

Williamsport, PA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 14, H1758 [22MR]

Woerth, Kylan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E44 [16JA]

Zorn, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [26AP]

BOYCE, JESSIE

Remarks in Senate

Pinellas County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]

BOYD, FREDERICK, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1339 [28SE]

BOYD, STEPHEN E.

Letters

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, S1869 [21MR], H1297 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E932 [27JN], E1649 [12DE]

BOYER, ARDEN

Remarks in House

555th Honors Detachment (organization): tribute, E67 [18JA]

BOYER, ELTON

Remarks in House

555th Honors Detachment (organization): tribute, E67 [18JA]

BOYER, LLOYD

Remarks in House

555th Honors Detachment (organization): tribute, E67 [18JA]

BOYETT, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9397 [28SE]

BOYLAN, LUKE

Remarks in House

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

BOYLE, BRENDAN F. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4578 [22MY], H4614 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H7871 [5SE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1141), H733 [30JA]

——— prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H7728 [26JY]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H7688 [25JY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H7688 [25JY]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 1759), H7688 [25JY]

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

Armed Forces: exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see H.R. 1078), H733 [30JA]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H1127 [13FE]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H733 [30JA]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 3613), H1267 [26FE]

Business and industry: provide incentives for businesses to keep jobs in America (see H.R. 4139), H584 [19JA]

Capitol Police: treat transfer to a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center administrative or supervisory position as law enforcement officer service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 6490), H7154 [24JY]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 1832), H3783 [7MY]

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

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

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

Colleges and universities: establish commisson to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H903 [6FE]

Commission To Study the Creation of a National Museum of Irish American History: establish (see H.R. 1596), H1502 [8MR]

Corporations: require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (see H.R. 7294), H10209 [13DE]

Crime: call for States to pass sexual assault kit reform legislation (see H. Res. 909), H4583 [22MY]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1507 [9MR]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H6559 [18JY]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H4850 [6JN]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— expand eligibility of students to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3875), H170 [11JA]

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

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

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H3931 [10MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (see H.R. 5042), H3053 [29MR]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H7943 [7SE]

Dept. of HHS: extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H3148 [11AP]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H6042 [10JY]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H10337 [19DE]

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

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H733 [30JA]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H9153 [27SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H6650 [23JY]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8886 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7921 [6SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H9408 [28SE]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3783 [7MY]

——— ensure certain employees are subject to the same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other Federal employees (see H.R. 6101), H5581 [22JN]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see H.R. 6993), H9405 [28SE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents stationed at Wurtsmith AFB, MI, and exposed to volatile organic compounds and presume service connection for those affected (see H.R. 6994), H9405 [28SE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H3783 [7MY]

Disabled: promote and ensure delivery of special education and related services to students with visual and hearing disabilities through appropriate instructional methodologies (see H.R. 1120), H478 [17JA]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Drugs: decriminalize marijuana at the Federal level and leave States the power to regulate marijuana similar to the power to regulate alcohol (see H.R. 1841), H19 [8JA]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of residents who are acting in accordance with their State’s marijuana laws (see H.R. 975), H19 [8JA]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H7728 [26JY]

——— provide for the taxation and regulation of marijuana products (see H.R. 1823), H7824 [4SE]

——— provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 2528), H3743 [27AP]

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

Elections: require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

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

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7759 [21AU]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Eximbank: revise statutory quorum requirement for Board of Directors (see H.R. 4007), H170 [11JA]

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

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit any Federal payment for lodging, events, food, or other travel expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President, Vice President, or Cabinet members (see H.R. 5304), H1651 [15MR]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H5978 [28JN]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H3743 [27AP]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H3783 [7MY]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]

——— prohibit possession or transfer of certain firearm accessories that modify semi-automatic weapons to fire at the rate of automatic weapons (see H.R. 3999), H1699 [19MR]

——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 5163), H1372 [5MR]

——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (see H.R. 4268), H4739 [1JN]

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

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7729 [26JY]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H9092 [26SE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H7732 [27JY]

Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H625 [22JA]

Health: improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1606), H3835 [8MY]

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

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5022 [8JN]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

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

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9511 [13NO]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H9432 [12OC]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H8108 [10SE]

Investments: require 401(k) plan sponsors to inform participants of projected monthly income expected at retirement based on current account balances (see H.R. 2055), H7743 [3AU]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H19 [8JA]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H584 [19JA]

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

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

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Korea, Republic of: support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, recognize games’ contribution to peace, and wish success in preparation for, and hosting of, Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 716), H1128 [13FE]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9463 [2NO]

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H9444 [23OC]

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

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

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

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

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H4850 [6JN]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H10170 [12DE]

——— ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7728 [26JY]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H3397 [17AP]

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

——— provide for a phased-in expansion of telehealth coverage (see H.R. 2550), H733 [30JA]

——— provide for an option for individuals age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 3748), H4733 [25MY]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H625 [22JA]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 6636), H9526 [14NO]

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

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

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H678 [29JA]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5199 [14JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4982 [7JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4982 [7JN]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H478 [17JA]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see H. Res. 756), H1503 [8MR]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 723), H783 [5FE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3445 [18AP]

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

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

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (see H.R. 3834), H7943 [7SE]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H3884 [9MY]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1699 [19MR]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]

Pensions: provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see H.R. 4610), H3979 [15MY]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 735), H1075 [8FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H7728 [26JY]

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

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H6651 [23JY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H6559 [18JY]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H8172 [12SE]

Privacy: allow domestic violence victims who are participating in State Address Confidentiality Programs to use their confidential substitute address when creating new public records at the Federal level (see H.R. 3887), H19 [8JA]

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

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Russia: condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H5095 [12JN]

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

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2911), H7748 [7AU]

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

——— enhance benefits and ensure long-term solvency (see H.R. 1114), H4981 [7JN]

Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 2651), H4777 [5JN]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H738 [2FE]

——— permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Taxation: allow deductions and credits relating to expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with State law (see H.R. 1810), H3887 [9MY]

——— allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 7086), H9443 [23OC]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6037), H7824 [4SE] (see H.R. 6504), H7777 [28AU]

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

——— improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see H.R. 3761), H584 [19JA]

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H3148 [11AP]

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

——— require annual reports on Federal expenditures made to personal business holdings and regulatory actions that financially benefit the President, his businesses, and those of his close family members (see H.R. 5182), H1441 [6MR]

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

Venezuela: adjust immigration status of certain Venezuelan nationals who are in the U.S. (see H.R. 2161), H7824 [4SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

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

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H8886 [25SE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H677 [29JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 850), H3706 [26AP]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]

Elections: change the date for regularly scheduled Federal elections (see H.R. 5989), H4738 [1JN]

——— provide political advertising vouchers and payments to defray costs of postage for congressional general election candidates who agree to restrictions on contributions and expenditures (see H.R. 7067), H9435 [16OC]

FEC: require Presidential candidates to undergo a standardized medical examination by Dept. of the Navy medical office and publically disclose results of such examinations before the election (see H.R. 4742), H82 [9JA]

Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6172), H5505 [21JN]

Iran: report on efforts by other countries to sanction Iran for human rights and ballistic missile violations and authorize a summit among trading partners of Iran to address certain corruption (see H.R. 5394), H2041 [22MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn President Trump’s statement calling Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un an ‘‘honorable man’’ and ensure diplomatic negotiations include U.S. values and concern for human rights (see H. Res. 866), H3746 [1MY]

——— prohibit lifting of sanctions without certification of denuclearization and improvement of human rights record (see H.R. 6094), H5152 [13JN]

Russia: request the President and direct Sec. of State Pompeo to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to communications with Russian President, Vladimir Putin at summit (see H. Res. 1017), H7155 [24JY]

SSA: prohibit reinstatement of reconsideration level of appeal for disability determinations in the 10 prototype States (see H.R. 7276), H10169 [12DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (H.R. 5137), H1341 [1MR]

Elections: change the date for regularly scheduled Federal elections (H.R. 5989), H4738 [1JN]

——— provide political advertising vouchers and payments to defray costs of postage for congressional general election candidates who agree to restrictions on contributions and expenditures (H.R. 7067), H9436 [16OC]

FEC: require Presidential candidates to undergo a standardized medical examination by Dept. of the Navy medical office and publically disclose results of such examinations before the election (H.R. 4742), H82 [9JA]

Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5506 [21JN]

Iran: report on efforts by other countries to sanction Iran for human rights and ballistic missile violations and authorize a summit among trading partners of Iran to address certain corruption (H.R. 5394), H2042 [22MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit lifting of sanctions without certification of denuclearization and improvement of human rights record (H.R. 6094), H5153 [13JN]

SSA: prohibit reinstatement of reconsideration level of appeal for disability determinations in the 10 prototype States (H.R. 7276), H10170 [12DE]

Remarks

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, E1075• [26JY]

Appropriations: making continuing, H540 [18JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3165 [12AP]

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (H.R. 5137), H1496 [8MR]

Carr & Duff, Inc.: anniversary, E1405• [12OC]

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, E1128• [7AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), E1075• [26JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, E1128• [7AU]

Dept. of State: provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes (H.R. 3851), H760, H761 [5FE]

Elections: change the date for regularly scheduled Federal elections (H.R. 1094), H4722 [24MY], H7673 [25JY]

——— condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, H674 [29JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H540 [18JA]

Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3542), E1076• [26JY]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H540 [18JA], E1076• [26JY]

Ireland: tribute to WearingIrish social media campaign and competition to highlight Irish clothing and jewelry designers, E797• [7JN]

Israel: independence anniversary, E644• [15MY]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3568 [25AP]

Olympic Games: tribute to Olympic Winter Games, E165• [8FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Girls of Steel robotics team, E489• [17AP]

SSA: SSI eligibility hearings backlog, H129 [10JA]

Syria: anniversary of start of civil war, E322• [15MR]

——— condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (H.R. 4681), E568• [27AP]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2646), H756 [5FE]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (H.R. 1997), H758, H759 [5FE]

Votes: position on missed, E1075•, E1076•, E1078•, E1079• [26JY]

Tributes

Fares, Raed, H9731 [29NO]

Schultz, Samuel, E839• [14JN]

Scullion, Mary, H1467 [7MR]

BOYLE, JOSEPH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2677 [15MY]

BOYLE, STAN

Remarks in House

Idaho: tribute to Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, E273 [7MR]

BOYNE CITY, MI

Remarks in House

Boyne District Library: anniversary, E518 [24AP]

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Capital One Financial Corp.: tribute to grant to fund Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Project Learn, H3841 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Jorgensen, John: Central Wyoming Boys and Girls Club honoree, S5578 [1AU]

BOZE, CATELYN

Remarks in Senate

Putnam County, FL: Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2831 [22MY]

BOZEMAN, MT

Remarks in House

Albright, Len: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1635 [11DE]

Montana State University: anniversary, H1200 [15FE]

BOZIGIAN, MARK V.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1708 [20DE]

BP P.L.C.

Remarks in House

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]

BPS DIRECT, L.L.C.

Remarks in House

Bivens, Audrey: Arc (organization) of Katy, TX, Hometown Heroes award recipient, E636 [11MY]

BRACEY, PAMELA SCOTT

Remarks in House

Fannie’s Nest, Inc.: tribute, E236 [27FE]

BRACKEMEYER, KOBY

Remarks in House

Morrison, IL: tribute to Morrison High School boys’ track relay team, E847 [14JN]

BRACKETT, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5652 [26JN]

BRACY, RON

Prayers

House of Representatives, H5230 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5230 [19JN]

BRADDOCK DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS, INC.

Remarks in House

Best of Braddock Awards: tribute to recipients, E1332 [28SE]

BRADEN, TIMOTHY

Remarks in Senate

Arkansas: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2634 [14MY]

BRADENTON, FL

Remarks in Senate

Anderson, Heather: Manatee County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2831 [22MY]

BRADFORD, GINGER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1520 [14NO]

BRADFORD, KEITH, SR.

Remarks in Senate

Arkansas: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2634 [14MY]

BRADFORD, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1650 [12DE]

BRADFORD, PA

Remarks in House

Cline, Joyce: Penn Brad Oil Museum Yellow Dog Award recipient, H4593 [23MY]

BRADFORD, WILLIAM

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: resignation of certain officials due to alleged intolerant comments, S1267 [28FE]

BRADFORD COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Van Heusen, Kaitlin: Bradford County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

BRADFORD-MATTHEWS, MARGARET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1333 [28SE]

BRADLEY, FRANK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6338 [26SE]

BRADLEY, NEIL L.

Letters

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1463 [7MR]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8777 [25SE]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Juanita D. Duggan, National Federation of Independent Business, H6180 [13JY]

BRADLEY, VERONICA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E455 [13AP]

BRADWAY, ROD

Remarks in Senate

Indiana: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2762 [17MY]

BRADY, BERNARD

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4398 [26JN]

BRADY, HOLLY A.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

BRADY, KENNIS

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1768 [15MR]

BRADY, KEVIN (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

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

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H1755 [21MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership for purposes of identifying health care waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 6753), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6465 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5750 [26JN]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5750 [26JN]

——— extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 6111), H5199 [14JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3148 [11AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H629 [25JA]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (see H.R. 6), H5151 [13JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H404 [16JA]

Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see H.R. 559), H1609 [14MR]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (see H.R. 4979), H1074 [8FE]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9821 [10DE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8108 [10SE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H7756 [17AU]

Motor vehicles: promote awareness of, and encourage collaboration and communication to engage in efforts to end, motorcycle profiling (see H. Res. 318), H9460 [30OC]

NASA: specify U.S. human spaceflight goals and objectives (see H.R. 6910), H9153 [27SE]

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

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

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H3834 [8MY]

OSHA: authorize the Voluntary Protection Programs (see H.R. 1444), H1543 [13MR]

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

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

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

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

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

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (see H. Res. 1019), H7155 [24JY]

Medicare: clarify authority of Medicare Advantage organizations to provide waivers from Medicare Advantage plans’ prior authorization requirements (see H.R. 7247), H10102 [11DE]

Miller, Mark E.: tribute (see H. Res. 688), H169 [11JA]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9149 [27SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Medicare: clarify authority of Medicare Advantage organizations to provide waivers from Medicare Advantage plans’ prior authorization requirements (H.R. 7247), H10103 [11DE]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (H.R. 6933), H9151 [27SE]

Letters

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H433 [17JA]

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7117 [24JY]

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H804 [6FE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4375 [22MY]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8119 [12SE]

Georgia Support Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H10141 [12DE]

Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7116 [24JY]

Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7660 [25JY]

International Insurance Standards Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6009 [10JY]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3467 [24AP]

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H386• [16JA]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Preventing Iranian Destabilization of Iraq Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H9595 [27NO]

Secure Border Communications Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8752 [25SE]

Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H746 [5FE]

Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5167 [14JN]

Taxpayer First Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3417 [18AP]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3416 [18AP]

Transition Improvement Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7137 [24JY]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7813 [4SE]

Motions

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), H10445 [20DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H2026• [22MR]

——— making continuing, H528 [18JA], H891 [6FE]

Armed Forces: honor memory and sacrifice of servicemembers killed during Operation Red Wings, E953• [29JN]

Children’s Safe Harbor (organization): anniversary, E1267• [20SE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H804, H810 [6FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (H. Res. 1019), H7150 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs, H891 [6FE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H2026• [22MR]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5519, H5522 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9244 [28SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H891 [6FE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (H.R. 4979), H1101 [13FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H528 [18JA]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (H. Res. 724), H814 [6FE]

Houston, TX: reunion of M.B. Smiley High School Class of 1968, E1375• [5OC]

Internal Revenue Code: make technical corrections, H2026• [22MR]

IRS: modernize and improve (H.R. 5444), H3411, H3416 [18AP]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), Senate amendment, H10445, H10469, H10476 [20DE]

Nucor Corp.: anniversary of Vulcraft Steel Plant in Grapeland, TX, E545• [26AP]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (H.R. 4547), H741, H746 [5FE]

Tamina Cemetery and Community Project CDC (organization): tribute, E947• [28JN]

Tariff: modernize temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 4318), H386• [16JA]

——— modernize temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 4318), Senate amendments, H7784, H7785, H7786 [4SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1257 [26FE]

Taxation: encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), H9130, H9131 [27SE]

——— extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H10445, H10469, H10476 [20DE]

——— improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), H3416 [18AP]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9158, H9165, H9168, H9169, H9172 [28SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), motion to recommit, H9173 [28SE]

——— prohibit making permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business unless enactment will not harm the financial position of Medicare and Social Security Trust Funds, H9173 [28SE]

——— promote new business innovation (H.R. 6756), H9115 [27SE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H5170 [14JN]

Votes: position on missed, H396• [16JA], H430•, H455• [17JA], H4793• [6JN], H5000• [8JN], H5826• [28JN], H9550•, H9551• [16NO]

World Blood Donor Day: observance, H5203 [15JN]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 115–1115), H10608 [2JA]

Allowing Working Seniors To Keep Their Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6309) (H. Rept. 115–851), H6587 [19JY]

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6138) (H. Rept. 115–831), H6462 [17JY]

American Innovation Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6756) (H. Rept. 115–957), H8742 [24SE]

Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6305) (H. Rept. 115–844), H6587 [19JY]

Combating Opioid Abuse for Care in Hospitals (COACH) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5774) (H. Rept. 115–762), H5283 [19JN]

Comprehensive Care for Seniors Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6561) (H. Rept. 115–934), H8106 [10SE]

Employer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4616) (H. Rept. 115–906), H7775 [28AU]

Empowering Seniors’ Enrollment Decision Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6662) (H. Rept. 115–935), H8106 [10SE]

Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3500) (H. Rept. 115–796), H5973 [28JN]

Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5723) (H. Rept. 115–760), H5283 [19JN]

Family Savings Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6757) (H. Rept. 115–959), H8742 [24SE]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6690) (H. Rept. 115–936), H8106 [10SE]

Health Care Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6306) (H. Rept. 115–847), H6587 [19JY]

Health Savings Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6314) (H. Rept. 115–848), H6587 [19JY]

Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4952) (H. Rept. 115–832), H6462 [17JY]

Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6084) (H. Rept. 115–800), H5980 [29JN]

Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6311) (H. Rept. 115–849), H6587 [19JY]

Jobs and Opportunity With Benefits and Services for Success Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5861) (H. Rept. 115–754), H5151 [13JN]

Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3635) (H. Rept. 115–933), H8106 [10SE]

Medicare and Opioid Safe Treatment (MOST) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5776) (H. Rept. 115–764), H5283 [19JN]

Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4403) (H. Rept. 115–639), H3342 [16AP]

Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6312) (H. Rept. 115–846), H6587 [19JY]

Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5773) (H. Rept. 115–761), H5283 [19JN]

Primary Care Enhancement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6317) (H. Rept. 115–852), H6587 [19JY]

Promoting High-Value Health Care Through Flexibility for High Deductible Health Plans Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6301) (H. Rept. 115–845), H6587 [19JY]

Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5192) (H. Rept. 115–636), H3314 [13AP]

Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6760) (H. Rept. 115–958), H8742 [24SE]

Providing Reliable Options for Patients and Educational Resources (PROPER) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5775) (H. Rept. 115–763), H5283 [19JN]

Request the President To Transmit to the House Documents Relative to Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports and Negotiations With China on Trade-Related Concerns: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Res. 1018) (H. Rept. 115–979), H9088 [26SE]

Responsible Additions and Increases To Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6313) (H. Rept. 115–853), H6587 [19JY]

Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6199) (H. Rept. 115–850), H6587 [19JY]

Save Community Newspaper Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6377) (H. Rept. 115–1011), H9467 [6NO]

Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5788) (H. Rept. 115–722), H5020 [8JN]

Social Security Child Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1512) (H. Rept. 115–635), H3314 [13AP]

Social Security Online Tools Innovation Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3309) (H. Rept. 115–932), H8106 [10SE]

Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5676) (H. Rept. 115–759), H5283 [19JN]

Taxpayer First Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5444) (H. Rept. 115–637), H3314 [13AP]

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6124) (H. Rept. 115–801), H5980 [29JN]

21st Century IRS Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5445) (H. Rept. 115–638), H3314 [13AP]

Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 519) (H. Rept. 115–857), H6648 [23JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 838, tribute to Barbara Pierce Bush, H3698 [26AP]

Tributes

Angus, Barbara, E1746• [3JA]

Baker, Michael K., E600• [8MY]

Brady, Matthew T., E795• [7JN]

Bush, Barbara Pierce, H3697 [26AP]

Bush, George, H9808 [10DE]

Culberson, Representative, H3697 [26AP]

Gooch, Cameron T., E1618• [10DE]

Hale, Bradley G., E882• [21JN]

Hill, David, E1306• [26SE]

Hungar, Thomas G., E1669• [13DE]

Lee, Ann E., E24• [10JA]

McDougal, Michael and Frances, E445• [12AP]

Roumel, Eleni M., E401• [5AP]

Rudy, Vicky, E1080• [26JY]

Stewart, David, E504• [18AP]

Stockton, Don, E687• [18MY]

Weidinger, Mathew, E1493• [2NO]

BRADY, MATTHEW T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E795 [7JN]

BRADY, ROBERT A. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3148 [11AP]

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (see H. Res. 1166), H9758 [30NO]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8886 [25SE]

Appropriations: making continuing (see H.R. 4874), H624 [22JA]

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H9439 [19OC]

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

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see H. Res. 1029), H7687 [25JY]

Bankruptcy: include claims for unfunded vested benefits in defined benefit pension plan as administrative expenses (see H.R. 3969), H1729 [20MR]

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

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H3148 [11AP]

Cheyney University: anniversary of NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship (see H. Res. 771), H1542 [13MR]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 2095), H3978 [15MY]

Commission To Study the Creation of a National Museum of Irish American History: establish (see H.R. 1596), H1373 [5MR]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8733 [17SE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1374), H4584 [22MY]

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

Dept. of Defense: submit to Congress a plan for improvements to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress research (see H.R. 5528), H3395 [17AP]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8107 [10SE]

——— eliminate tuition at public colleges and universities, reduce interest rates and allow for refinancing of student loans, expand work study program, and simplify student aid application process (see H.R. 1880), H677 [29JA]

Dept. of HHS: extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H5649 [25JN]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see H.R. 6931), H9149 [27SE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H3979 [15MY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2913), H5649 [25JN]

Dept. of Justice: limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H975 [7FE]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H1501 [8MR]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H5094 [12JN]

——— prevent wage theft and assist in recovery of stolen wages, administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations, require timely provision of pay stubs and paychecks, and strengthen retaliation protections (see H.R. 3467), H903 [6FE]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (see H.R. 4115), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide reasonable break time at the workplace for nursing mothers (see H.R. 3255), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals from entering the U.S. (see H.R. 2491), H3979 [15MY]

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

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H7156 [24JY]

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: revive and expand the Intermediate Care Technician Pilot Program (see H.R. 1783), H5749 [26JN]

Disabled: protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 5004), H1126 [13FE]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H6650 [23JY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1177 [14FE]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

FAA: establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H1755 [21MR]

FEC: extend authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties (see H.R. 7120), H9510 [13NO]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 964), H1477 [7MR]

——— clarify sources of authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act (see H.R. 6160), H5362 [20JN]

——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H1127 [13FE]

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

——— repeal certain revised annuity employee categories within the Federal Employee Retirement System (see H.R. 3269), H7782 [31AU]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H903 [6FE]

Federal Railroad Administration: provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees (see H.R. 3148), H6042 [10JY]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H677 [29JA]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1221 [20FE]

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

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 4052), H1442 [6MR]

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

Foreign policy: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1508 [9MR]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H7943 [7SE]

FTC: prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3148 [11AP]

——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H5749 [26JN]

Genocide: draw upon relevant lessons of past genocides to help prevent war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against religious and ethnic groups (see H. Res. 220), H4243 [18MY]

GPO: ensure availability of no-fee public access to Government information, reform Federal Depository Library Program, and authorize activities of the Superintendent of Documents (see H.R. 5305), H1651 [15MR]

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H5749 [26JN]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H5817 [27JN]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H5649 [25JN]

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

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

Housing: provide priority under certain federally assisted housing programs to assisting youths who are aging out of foster care (see H.R. 2069), H3210 [12AP]

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

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

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

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6465 [17JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8732 [17SE]

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 332), H3979 [15MY]

Investments: protect the investment choices of American investors (see H.R. 2319), H677 [29JA]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (see H.R. 6105), H9092 [26SE]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

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

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

Medicare: provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H83 [9JA]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1903), H1213 [15FE]

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

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4638), H9460 [30OC]

National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 547), H625 [22JA]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9574 [20NO]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see H. Res. 859), H3835 [8MY]

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

News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media (see H.R. 4382), H7688 [25JY]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see H.R. 5517), H3887 [9MY]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H4730 [24MY]

——— repeal authority for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment (see H.R. 3827), H1179 [14FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H5749 [26JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H9421 [5OC]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7759 [21AU]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H8172 [12SE]

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

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

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Ships and vessels: require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (see H.R. 5893), H5225 [15JN]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 189), H3211 [12AP]

Social Security: clarify entitlement to certain benefits through the month of the death of the beneficiary (see H.R. 5302), H1651 [15MR]

——— eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H7754 [14AU]

——— enhance benefits and ensure long-term solvency (see H.R. 1114), H4694 [23MY]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers (see H.R. 881), H1127 [13FE]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H678 [29JA]

——— permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]

Taxation: allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 7086), H9443 [23OC]

——— exempt from foreign insurer excise tax certain insurance policies issued by U.S. territory and possession insurers (see H.R. 5651), H3741 [27AP]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions of stocks, bonds, or derivatives (see H.R. 2306), H5022 [8JN]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions to invest in families and communities, improve infrastructure and the environment, strengthen financial security, expand opportunity and reduce market volatility (see H.R. 1144), H733 [30JA]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels (see H.R. 1458), H677 [29JA]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H4730 [24MY]

——— provide for proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities (see H.R. 2295), H5022 [8JN]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying a unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (see H.R. 2309), H4981 [7JN]

——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H4739 [1JN]

——— require airports to submit security plans that include training programs for active threats, crowd management, mass evacuations, and restarting operations (see H.R. 4737), H4777 [5JN]

‘‘U.S. Capitol Grounds—Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead’s Design for Democracy’’: authorize printing as a House document (see H. Con. Res. 118), H3575 [25AP]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H785 [5FE]

United Kingdom: recognize the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 199), H3064 [9AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H6557 [18JY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H4584 [22MY]

——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 2417), H1178 [14FE]

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

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Association for Cancer Research: anniversary (see H. Res. 819), H3147 [11AP]

Apolonio Hernandez, Carmela; relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

Artillero Apolonio, Edwin: relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

Artillero Apolonio, Fidel: relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

Artillero Apolonio, Keyri: relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

Artillero Apolonio, Yoselin: relief (see H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 735), H1075 [8FE]

Voting: clarify that a State may not use inactivity of voters as the basis for cancelling the registration of such voters in the State on grounds that they have changed residence (see H.R. 6122), H5224 [15JN]

World War I: commemorate anniversary of armistice, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died (see H. Res. 1094), H9151 [27SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Apolonio Hernandez, Carmela; relief (H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

Artillero Apolonio, Edwin: relief (H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

Artillero Apolonio, Fidel: relief (H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

Artillero Apolonio, Keyri: relief (H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

Artillero Apolonio, Yoselin: relief (H.R. 5623), H3575 [25AP]

Voting: clarify that a State may not use inactivity of voters as the basis for cancelling the registration of such voters in the State on grounds that they have changed residence (H.R. 6122), H5224 [15JN]

Remarks

China: disapprove Chinese Civil Aviation Authority decision to expand civil air routes in the Taiwan Strait, E165• [8FE]

Darby, PA: anniversary of Darby Library Co., E270• [7MR]

Malpass, Monica: Philadelphia, PA, Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame inductee, E275• [7MR]

National Tartan Day: anniversary, E434• [11AP]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute, E226• [27FE]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1309• [26SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1370 [5MR]

Tributes

Bearss, Edwin, E1254• [13SE]

Bradford-Matthews, Margaret, E1333• [28SE]

Cook, Charles C., Sr., E1383• [9OC]

DeLarge, Elisa I., E666• [16MY]

Pinkus, Matthew, E1739• [31DE]

Sandoli, Bessie, E614• [9MY]

BRAFF, EVAN

Remarks in House

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

BRAGG, JOHNATHAN

Remarks in Senate

Railroad Retirement Board: nomination, S8054 [2JA]

BRAHMBHATT, KRUNALI

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5451 [30JY]

BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK

Remarks in House

Observance, E320 [15MR]

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Brain Injury Awareness Day: observance, H1719 [20MR]

BRAITHWAITE, KENT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E816 [8JN]

BRAKER, VERONICA

Remarks in House

Manufacturing Institute: Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E425 [10AP]

BRAMMER, BRIAN AND CHRISTINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1627 [10DE]

BRANA, MARIO

Remarks in House

Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]

BRANCH, ELIZABETH L.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S1149 [15FE], S1208 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S1149 [15FE], S1207 [26FE], S1227, S1233 [27FE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S299 [18JA]

BRANCH, GARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1342 [28SE]

BRAND, CAITLIN

Remarks in Senate

Congress: tribute to Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S1337 [5MR]

BRAND, CARTER

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E433 [11AP]

BRAND, RUTH AND JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E569 [27AP]

BRANDT, ALLEN

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2664 [15MY]

BRANDT CONSOLIDATED, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1042 [23JY]

BRANSON, MO

Remarks in Senate

Disasters: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Table Rock Lake boat sinking, S5238–S5240 [24JY]

BRASEL, NANCY E.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5982 [28AU]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2622 [10MY]

BRASHEARS, MINDY

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Food Safety: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S7318 [5DE]

BRASHER, ANDREW L.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

BRAT, DAVE (a Representative from Virginia)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H133 [10JA]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see H.R. 5313), H1729 [20MR]

Armed Forces: allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 2409), H1267 [26FE]

——— prohibit provision of unpaid compensation and benefits to members found guilty of desertion and provide such back pay to families of members killed or injured while on search and rescue missions (see H.R. 4413), H1221 [20FE]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H4243 [18MY]

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

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Congress: require every bill, resolution, and document produced by Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats (see H.R. 5143), H1340 [1MR]

——— require every bill to show the changes the bill makes to the full text of existing sections of law the bill repeals or amends (see H.R. 5142), H1340 [1MR]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1552), H82 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H9408 [28SE]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H3887 [9MY]

——— carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H5977 [28JN]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (see H.R. 4508), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: alter deadlines by which an application for asylum must be made (see H.R. 4850), H903 [6FE]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see H. Res. 1048), H7781 [31AU]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish Jobs Plus Recovery programs to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (see H.R. 5679), H3781 [7MY]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: reform Federal Insurance Office (see H.R. 3861), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H6558 [18JY]

——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 1445), H3397 [17AP]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H9463 [2NO]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 2212), H1653 [15MR]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for a method by which the economic costs of significant regulatory actions may be offset by the repeal of other regulatory actions (see H.R. 2623), H478 [17JA]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees and criminalize theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club (see H.R. 3790), H1179 [14FE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H4210 [17MY]

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

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H6175 [12JY]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Immigration: clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5649 [25JN]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— provide that certain naturalized individuals who are affiliated with a criminal gang are subject to revocation of citizenship (see H.R. 5065), H3211 [12AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H478 [17JA]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see H.R. 1697), H3397 [17AP]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H9432 [12OC]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4285 [21MY]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]

Israel: commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H4140 [16MY]

Labor unions: allow question of representation affecting commerce when fewer than half of bargaining unit members had opportunity to vote in certification elections or no election was held (see H.R. 4327), H733 [30JA]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations and payment of dues or fees to such organizations for nonrepresentational activity (see H.R. 6544), H7921 [6SE]

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

Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H1755 [21MR]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H7751 [10AU]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of official funds for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 4509), H170 [11JA]

——— set annual rate of pay for a Member who has served 12 consecutive years at $1 and exclude service during any such annual pay period as creditable service for purposes of an annuity (see H.R. 5539), H3396 [17AP]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 776), H9092 [26SE]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H4140 [16MY]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

OSHA: authorize the Voluntary Protection Programs (see H.R. 1444), H583 [19JA]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H1477 [7MR]

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

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons (see H.R. 4124), H133 [10JA]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Real estate: establish uniform and more efficient Federal process to protect private property rights (see H.R. 7178), H9667 [27NO]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H6041 [10JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6558 [18JY]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Taxation: permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 172), H4981 [7JN]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see H.R. 5006), H1126 [13FE]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3887 [9MY]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

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

Waters, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks about public treatment of members of the Trump administration (see H. Res. 962), H5817 [27JN]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H629 [25JA]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: allow certain persons to own and control an air carrier providing air transportation or intrastate air transportation (see H.R. 5000), H1126 [13FE]

Clean the Bay Day: support efforts and goals (see H. Res. 912), H4729 [24MY]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6862), H8742 [24SE]

Courts: limit authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief (see H.R. 4927), H783 [5FE]

——— provide that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under immigration laws (see H.R. 4928), H783 [5FE]

Dept. of Education: protect freedoms of speech, expression, and association and the right for student groups to invite speakers at public institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7229), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide for prevention and treatment of substance abuse grants to recovery community organizations (see H.R. 5408), H3046 [23MR]

Dept. of Transportation: repeal perimeter rule relative to distance of non-stop flights operating at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 7298), H10209 [13DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure certain health care contractors are subject to Federal tort claims laws to improve accountability of physicians (see H.R. 7105), H9459 [30OC]

Immigration: limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see H.R. 6195), H5580 [22JN]

Locust Grove, VA: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Locust Grove (see H. Res. 1112), H9414 [2OC]

Religion: protect rights of free speech and free exercise, reject labeling of groups as hate groups based on religion or political views, and prevent discrimination and crime based on such labeling (see H. Res. 903), H4209 [17MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Aviation: allow certain persons to own and control an air carrier providing air transportation or intrastate air transportation (H.R. 5000), H1126 [13FE]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6862), H8742 [24SE]

Courts: limit authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief (H.R. 4927), H784 [5FE]

——— provide that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under immigration laws (H.R. 4928), H784 [5FE]

Dept. of Education: protect freedoms of speech, expression, and association and the right for student groups to invite speakers at public institutions of higher education (H.R. 7229), H9820 [10DE]

Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (H.R. 5889), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide for prevention and treatment of substance abuse grants to recovery community organizations (H.R. 5408), H3046 [23MR]

Dept. of Transportation: repeal perimeter rule relative to distance of non-stop flights operating at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (H.R. 7298), H10210 [13DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure certain health care contractors are subject to Federal tort claims laws to improve accountability of physicians (H.R. 7105), H9460 [30OC]

Immigration: limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (H.R. 6195), H5581 [22JN]

Lists

Henrico County, VA, high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E681• [18MY]

Remarks

Aviation: allow certain persons to own and control an air carrier providing air transportation or intrastate air transportation, H9040• [26SE]

Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse, H9249 [28SE]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (H.R. 5889), H5123, H5124, H5125 [13JN]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3335 [16AP]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9249 [28SE]

FAA: reauthorize programs, H9040• [26SE]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1082), H9040• [26SE]

Henrico County, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E681• [18MY]

Midlothian, VA: anniversary of Bethlehem Baptist Church, E1559• [27NO]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1336• [28SE]

Tributes

Bell, Richard, Jr., E263• [6MR]

Leonard, Karl, H5125 [13JN]

Meier, Robert H., E279• [8MR]

Rivera, Rosalinda, H8178 [13SE]

Wade, Mike, H5125 [13JN]

Washington, Alphonso, E1386• [9OC]

BRATANOV, KALOYAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E233 [27FE]

BRATCHER, ASHLEY

Remarks in House

Stafford, TX, Municipal School District: Teacher of the Year award recipient, E845 [14JN]

BRATTLEBORO, VT

Articles and editorials

Vermont Mourns the Death of ‘‘A Gentle Soul’’, S499 [24JA]

BRATTLEBORO (VT) REFORMER

Articles and editorials

Vermont Mourns the Death of ‘‘A Gentle Soul’’, S499 [24JA]

BRAUN, LIZ

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1641 [11DE]

BRAUN, THOMAS C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1743 [2JA]

BRAVO, MATTHEW E. AND SUMMER BUCHANAN

Remarks in House

Bravo, Sloane D.: tribute to birth, E183 [14FE]

BRAVO, SLOANE D.

Remarks in House

Bravo, Matthew E. and Summer Buchanan: tribute to birth of child, E183 [14FE]

BRAZELTON, T. BERRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2615 [10MY]

BRAZER, ERIC

Letters

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6084 [11JY]

BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Latin America: ensure free, fair, and transparent elections in Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia, H419 [17JA]

BRAZOS COUNTY, TX

Remarks in House

World War I Centennial Committee: tribute, H5007 [8JN]

BREAUX, TRISTAN R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1402 [12OC]

BRECKINRIDGE, ALEXANDER, IV

Prayers

House of Representatives, H7880 [6SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7880 [6SE]

BREED, LONDON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E997 [11JY]

BREEDING, MALLIEVE L. WICKER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E356 [21MR]

BREHM, ROBERT A.

Letters

Election of Joseph D. Morelle to the House of Representatives, H9498 [13NO]

BREIER, KIMBERLY

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, S5423 [26JY]

BREITHAUPT, BRAD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E676 [17MY]

BREMER, CAROL AND DON

Remarks in House

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation: Humanitarian Award recipients, E1182 [28AU]

BREMERTON, WA

Remarks in House

NAACP: anniversary of Unit 1134, E703 [22MY]

BREMMER, CHAD AND DEB

Remarks in House

Outstanding Farmers of America (organization): National Outstanding Young Farmers Award recipients, E348 [20MR]

BRENNAN, GLORIA J. AND GLENN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E203 [16FE]

BRENNAN, JANET

Remarks in House

Shamrock Reins (organization): tribute, H5290 [20JN]

BRENNAN, JOHN O.

Remarks in Senate

Trump, President: ensure decision to revoke security clearances is to protect national security interests only, S5707 [20AU]

BRENNAN, MAURA

Letters

Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program reauthorization and Geriatric Academic Career Awards program reinstatement, S2795 [21MY]

BRENNAN, MICHAEL B.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2565 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2506 [7MY], S2533, S2536, S2538–S2540, S2545, S2555 [8MY], S2558, S2567, S2569, S2574, S2576, S2586 [9MY], S2599, S2600, S2602, S2603 [10MY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

BRENNAN, ROSIE

Remarks in Senate

Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]

BRENNER, JUSTIN

Remarks in House

Bent Metal Customs (business): Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]

BRENTWOOD, NY

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in House

Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 5412), H9727 [29NO], E1569 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 5412), S7529 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5412, Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building, Brentwood, NY, H9727 [29NO]

BRESNYAN, BONNIE

Remarks in Senate

Hillsborough County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

BRESSLER, SHELLIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1604 [6DE]

BRETT, JAMES T.

Remarks in House

Eire Society of Boston, MA: Gold Medal Award recipient, E375 [26MR]

BREVARD COUNTY, FL

Remarks in House

Family Christmas Extravaganza: tribute, E1565 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Jenkins, Brandon: Brevard County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]

BREWER, BILLY (DOG)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5027 [12JN]

BREWER, HOMER E. (BILLY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1007 [12JY]

BREWER, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S604 [5FE]

BREWER, ROBERT S., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

BREWERS ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

American Craft Beer Week: support goals (see H. Res. 884), H3885 [9MY]

BREWSTER, MICHELLE

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E249 [1MR]

BRIAN TALLY VA MEDICAL CARE AND LIABILITY IMPROVEMENT ACT see VA Medical Care and Liability Improvement Act

BRIDENSTINE, JIM (a former Representative from Oklahoma)

Letters

Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H3449 [23AP]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H3449 [23AP]

BRIDENSTINE, JIM (a Representative from Oklahoma)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H1729 [20MR]

Cloture motions

NASA: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2138 [16AP], S2241 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

NASA: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2138 [16AP], S2236–S2238, S2243, S2246 [18AP], S2289, S2292, S2295–S2299, S2303 [19AP]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be NASA Administrator: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

Tributes

Nield, George, H1480 [8MR]

BRIDGE CONTRACT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2413) (S. Rept. 115–232), S2261 [18AP]

BRIDGE INVESTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2279), S46 [4JA]

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Education: review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S1935 [22MR], S2803, S2804 [22MY]

BRIDGEPORT, CT

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: deauthorize a water resources project at Bridgeport Harbor, CT (see H.R. 5432), H3059 [5AP]

BRIDGEPORT, NE

Remarks in House

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize early repayment of obligations within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska (H.R. 4689), H8144 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize early repayment of obligations within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska (H.R. 4689), S8034 [22DE]

Reports filed

Bureau of Reclamation Authorization of Early Repayment of Obligations Within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4689) (H. Rept. 115–700), H4582 [22MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4689, early repayment of Bureau of Reclamation obligations within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska, H8144 [12SE]

BRIDGES related term(s) Roads and Highways

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

Wabash River: transfer Harmony Way Bridge to Illinois and Indiana (H.R. 6793), H9656 [27NO]

Bills and resolutions

Crime: repeal a specific criminal penalty on a person in the District of Columbia for obstructing a bridge between the District and Virginia (see H.R. 6153), H5285 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: require U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) assessments of transportation infrastructure (see S. 3043), S3601 [11JN]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a competitive grant program to repair, improve, rehabilitate, or replace bridges and improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of people and freight over bridge crossings (see S. 2279), S46 [4JA]

——— establish a grant program for projects to strengthen and protect vulnerable infrastructure used during mass evacuations (see S. 2951), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5994), H4738 [1JN]

——— establish independent peer review group to assess quality assurance, cost containment, and risk management of transportation megaprojects (see H.R. 6592), H7722 [26JY]

——— extend deadline for promulgation of regulations under Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program (see H.R. 6414), H6557 [18JY]

——— improve Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) Program (see S. 3631), S7050 [15NO]

Floods: codify standards to ensure infrastructure projects that receive Federal funding are built to withstand flood damage (see H.R. 7024), H9414 [2OC]

Infrastructure: improve Federal permitting processes for certain projects (see S. 3017), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 7389), H10586 [21DE]

NIST: facilitate adoption of composite technology in infrastructure (see S. 3765), S7790 [18DE]

Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]

Wabash River: transfer Harmony Way Bridge to Illinois and Indiana (see S. 3643), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6793), H8724 [13SE]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: President Trump, S872 [12FE], H1103 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Amtrak: Gateway Program funding to expand and renovate the northeast corridor rail line between Newark, NJ, and New York, NY, H1466 [7MR]

Bucci, Anthony M., Jr. (Mike): Columbia County Association in the City of New York Person of the Year award recipient, E623 [10MY]

Buffalo, NY: unveiling of plans for new port of entry at Peace Bridge, H1275 [27FE]

California: anniversary of Dept. of Transportation Office of Structure Maintenance & Investigations, E491 [17AP]

Corps of Engineers: grant authority to repair or replace any bridge that is necessary for evacuation during extreme weather or natural disasters in New England, H4833, H4834 [6JN]

Crime: repeal a specific criminal penalty on a person in the District of Columbia for obstructing a bridge between the District and Virginia (H.R. 6153), E860 [19JN]

Dean Stone Bridge, Blount County, TN: designate (H.R. 3469), H1517 [13MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H9514 [14NO]

Dept. of Transportation: extend deadline for promulgation of regulations under Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program (H.R. 6414), H7639 [25JY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H3586 [26AP]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (H. Con. Res. 63), H4789, H4790 [6JN]

——— importance of investment, H74 [9JA], H483 [18JA], H632 [29JA], H1107–H1112 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H1182 [15FE], H1328–H1330 [27FE], H1421–H1424 [6MR], H3066 [10AP], H3494 [24AP], H3962–H3964 [15MY], H4143 [17MY], H4235 [18MY], H4590 [23MY], H4788 [6JN], H7816 [4SE]

Infrastructure Week: observance, H3958, H3962 [15MY], H3990 [16MY], H4146 [17MY], H4235 [18MY]

Kittery, ME: opening of Sarah Mildred Long Bridge, E806 [8JN]

Miami, FL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]

Paxton, IL: tribute to McCarter-Caisse-Vice-Hale Memorial Overpass, E993 [10JY]

Thousand Islands Bridge Authority: anniversary, E1156 [17AU]

Wabash River: transfer Harmony Way Bridge to Illinois and Indiana (H.R. 6793), H9655 [27NO]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: effects of climate change, S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7329, S7337 [6DE]

Corps of Engineers: Boston Harbor improvement project, Plymouth Harbor dredging project, and Cape Cod bridge replacement project funding, S6748 [10OC]

Dept. of Transportation: extend deadline for promulgation of regulations under Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program (H.R. 6414), S5560 [1AU]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2062 [11AP]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, S670 [7FE], S856 [12FE], S891 [13FE], S930 [14FE], S1406 [7MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S276 [18JA], S1573 [8MR]

Texts of

H.R. 3469, Dean Stone Bridge, Blount County, TN, H1517 [13MR]

H.R. 6414, Dept. of Transportation deadline extension for promulgation of regulations under Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program, H7639 [25JY]

H.R. 6793, Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act, H9655 [27NO]

S. 3631, Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, S7053 [15NO]

BRIDGES, JULIE

Remarks in Senate

Iowa: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2676 [15MY]

BRIDGTON, ME

Remarks in Senate

Shawnee Peak Ski Area: anniversary, S166 [11JA]

BRIERRE, WILL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7046 [15NO]

BRIGGS, BRENT

Remarks in House

Bucks County, PA: tribute to school staff and first responders for efforts to administer first aid to schoolbus driver, Janet Lapsley, who suffered a medical emergency, H5161 [14JN]

BRIGGS, DASHAN J.

Remarks in House

Iraq: tribute to servicemembers killed in helicopter crash, H1711 [20MR], H1758 [22MR]

BRIGHT, MICHAEL R.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ginnie Mae (Government-Sponsored Enterprise) President: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

BRIGHTON, CO

Amendments

Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office: designate (H.R. 5792), H9357 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions

Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office: designate (see H.R. 5792), H3975 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office: designate (H.R. 5792), H9357 [28SE]

Front Range Community College: anniversary, H9140 [27SE]

Remarks in Senate

Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office: designate (H.R. 5792), S7528 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5792, Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office, Brighton, CO, H9357 [28SE]

BRIGHTON, MI

Remarks in House

Pace, Kristi: Brighton, MI, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E360 [22MR]

BRILL, SOPHIA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6632 [5OC]

BRIMHALL, CHERYL

Remarks in House

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846 [14JN]

BRIMLEY, SHAWN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S439 [22JA]

BRINKLEY, JACK (a former Representative from Georgia)

Articles and editorials

Influence of Peach Tarts, E504 [18AP]

BRINSON, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Fayetteville, NC: tribute to Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award recipients, E947 [28JN]

BRIONES, SHANE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1672 [13DE]

BRISCOE, KENNETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E235 [27FE]

BRISKIN, CHARLES

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6270 [17JY]

BRISOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: convey certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council and the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. (S. 269), S1968, S1969 [22MR]

Texts of

S. 269, Alaska property conveyance to the Tanana Tribal Council and the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp., S1969 [22MR]

BRISTOL, FL

Remarks in Senate

Summers, Danielle: Liberty County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2833 [22MY]

BRISTOL, PA

Remarks in House

Kanga Roof (business): tribute to annual Holiday Roof Giveaway, H657 [29JA]

BRISTOL, RI

Bills and resolutions

First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna, Jr., Post Office: designate (see S. 2376), S613 [5FE]

Remarks in House

First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna, Jr., Post Office: designate (H.R. 4685), H1350, H1351 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna, Jr., Post Office: designate (H.R. 4685), S4807, S4808 [28JN]

Reports filed

First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna, Jr., Post Office, Bristol, RI: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4685), S3951 [14JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4685, First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna, Jr., Post Office, Bristol, RI, H1350 [5MR]

BRITCHER, SUMMER

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to participation, E269 [7MR]

BRITT, DONNA

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: 12 Points Award recipient, E489 [17AP]

BRITTAIN, KEN AND KAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E359 [22MR]

BRITTAIN, MATTHEW

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1556 [27NO]

BRITTENHAM, HUGH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E429 [11AP]

BRITTON, BOYD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E961 [3JY]

BRNOVICH, SUSAN

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S3895 [13JN], S6802 [11OC]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]

BROAD INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E543 [26AP]

BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE INVENTORY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4839), H553 [18JA]

BROADBAND INTERNET FOR SMALL PORTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3360), S5759 [21AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3360), S5761 [21AU]

Texts of

S. 3360, provisions, S5761 [21AU]

BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. (BMI)

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: congressional oversight of decisions to review, modify, or terminate American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) or Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) consent decree, S6335 [26SE]

BROADCASTING see Radio; Television

BROADER OPTIONS FOR AMERICANS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2579), S910, S911, S912, S914, S915, S917, S924 [13FE], S931, S959, S970, S972, S981, S1042, S1043, S1044, S1045, S1046, S1076, S1084, S1085, S1087, S1088, S1089, S1090, S1091, S1105, S1106, S1107, S1108, S1109, S1110, S1112, S1113, S1114, S1115, S1116, S1117, S1118, S1124, S1125, S1126 [14FE], S1170, S1172, S1173, S1174, S1175, S1176, S1184, S1185, S1186, S1188 [15FE]

Cloture motions

Enact (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146, S1147, S1148 [15FE]

——— motion to proceed, S850 [9FE], S867 [12FE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 2579), S849 [9FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2579), H1129 [14FE], H1270 [27FE]

Immigration: ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, H1129 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2579), S615 [5FE], S618 [6FE], S671 [7FE], S795, S804, S807, S832 [8FE], S929, S930–S965 [14FE], S1131–S1135, S1138–S1149, S1152–S1155 [15FE]

——— motion to proceed, S849 [9FE], S855–S868 [12FE], S889–S904 [13FE], S930 [14FE]

——— unanimous-consent request, S894, S903 [13FE], S1365 [6MR], S1918 [22MR]

Immigration: eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, limit President’s discretion in setting number of refugees admitted, reduce family-sponsored immigrants, and create a new classification for parents of adult U.S. citizens, S941 [14FE]

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH

Remarks in House

Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1405 [12OC]

BROADWAY, VA

Remarks in House

John C. Meyers Elementary School: tribute to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education program, E827 [12JN]

BROCK, DWIGHT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E851 [15JN]

BROCK, KIM

Remarks in House

Golden, CO: Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1475 [30OC]

BROCKMAN, CAROLYN AND GAIL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E202 [16FE]

BRODERICK, SHELLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E470 [16AP]

BRODEUR, CLAUDIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1149 [14AU]

BROGAN, FRANK T.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Education: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education, S4364 [25JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]

BROKERED DEPOSIT AFFILIATE-SUBSIDIARY MODERNIZATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6158) (H. Rept. 115–1096), H10586 [21DE]

BROMLEY, ERIC

Remarks in House

Tribute, E417 [10AP]

BROMWICH, MICHAEL R.

Letters

Corroborative witnesses to Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh, S6613 [5OC]

Statements

Corroboration of Christine Blasey Ford Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh, S6677 [5OC]

BRONITSKY, CHARLIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1610 [6DE]

BRONNER, T. ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1571 [29NO]

BRONSON, MI

Remarks in House

Bethel Gilead Community Church: anniversary, E1339 [28SE]

BRONX, NY see New York, NY

BRONXVILLE, NY

Remarks in House

First Baptist Church: anniversary, E1470 [26OC]

BROOKE, VICTORIA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7506 [12DE]

BROOKHAVEN (MS) DAILY LEADER

Articles and editorials

Officers Remembered as Men of Service, S6492 [3OC]

BROOKINS, DEXTER M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E375 [26MR]

BROOKLYN, IA

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Homeland Security: request for immigration history of man charged in murder of Mollie Tibbetts, S5815 [22AU]

BROOKLYN, NY see New York, NY

BROOKLYN CHINESE-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Eighth Avenue Senior Center: anniversary, E1402 [12OC]

BROOKS, ADRIAN M., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1415 [16OC]

BROOKS, GLEN

Letters

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6084 [11JY]

BROOKS, MARILYN

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1409 [16OC]

BROOKS, MEGAN B.

Remarks in House

Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office: Danny E. Khalouf Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance recipient, H5290 [20JN]

BROOKS, MO (a Representative from Alabama)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H133 [10JA]

Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H1127 [13FE]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H7825 [4SE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: provide procedures for guidance issued (see H.R. 5534), H4777 [5JN]

Crime: provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H5987 [3JY]

——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H1699 [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H9449 [26OC]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1508 [9MR]

——— prohibit provision of certain assistance to institutions of higher education that violate immigration laws by creating sanctuary campuses (see H.R. 483), H1609 [14MR]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: alter deadlines by which an application for asylum must be made (see H.R. 4850), H581 [19JA]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see H.R. 5955), H9408 [28SE]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H4777 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H3055 [2AP]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H3148 [11AP]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3931 [10MY]

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

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1374 [5MR]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H5094 [12JN]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6196 [13JY]

——— create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7747 [7AU]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9444 [23OC]

——— provide that certain naturalized individuals who are affiliated with a criminal gang are subject to revocation of citizenship (see H.R. 5065), H1699 [19MR]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8739 [20SE]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7782 [31AU]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H5987 [3JY]

Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (see H. Res. 861), H5201 [14JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H6558 [18JY]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H3210 [12AP]

——— cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H4733 [25MY]

——— repeal changes to exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see H.R. 1156), H5022 [8JN]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H4981 [7JN]

NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3315 [13AP]

National Academy of Medicine: provide for study on use of genetic and genomic testing to improve health care (see H.R. 5062), H7748 [7AU]

National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H7689 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H4981 [7JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1179 [14FE]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Space policy: improve understanding and forecasting of space weather events (see H.R. 3086), H5022 [8JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Taxation: expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H1127 [13FE]

——— make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 110), H4739 [1JN]

Transportation Security Administration: provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H1342 [1MR]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7756 [17AU]

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H6042 [10JY]

Warrant Officer Day: designate (see H. Res. 947), H5285 [19JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see H.R. 5313), H1651 [15MR]

Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building, Athens, AL: designate (see H.R. 6513), H7686 [25JY]

NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (see H.R. 5345), H1727 [20MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (H.R. 5313), H1653 [15MR]

Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building, Athens, AL: designate (H.R. 6513), H7687 [25JY]

NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (H.R. 5345), H1728 [20MR]

Letters

Special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials: several Representatives, H3838 [9MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H981 [8FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H906 [7FE]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3189, H3190 [12AP]

——— deficit, H981 [8FE]

Census: impact of counting of illegal immigrants in 2020 census on congressional redistricting, H4287 [22MY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H981 [8FE]

Florence, AL: anniversary, E284• [8MR], E303• [13MR]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H485 [18JA]

Immigration: economic impact of illegal immigration, H1130 [14FE]

——— require enforcement of existing immigration laws, H1131 [14FE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3838 [9MY]

NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (H.R. 5345), H5769 [27JN]

Tributes

Fitzgerald, Ray, E1366• [5OC]

Jackson, Jimmy E., H3786 [8MY]

Tate, William, E217• [26FE]

BROOKS, RONNIE AND RHONDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E260 [5MR]

BROOKS, ROY C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6554 [18JY], E1016 [16JY]

BROOKS, SUSAN W. (a Representative from Indiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see H.R. 5480), H5022 [8JN]

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H10587 [21DE]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H8887 [25SE]

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

Committee on the Organization of Congress (Joint): establish (see H. Con. Res. 28), H3148 [11AP]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H1729 [20MR]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H5987 [3JY]

Dept. of Defense: require the President to report on Iran’s use of commercial aircraft for military and terrorist activity (see H.R. 566), H478 [17JA]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H3097 [10AP]

Dept. of Energy: reauthorize Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 3681), H1442 [6MR]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H4139 [16MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see H.R. 6400), H7157 [24JY]

——— prohibit funding to frontline operational components for procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria (see H.R. 5574), H3744 [27AP]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 6992), H9763 [3DE]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (see H.R. 4403), H1076 [8FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1503 [8MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1442 [6MR]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see H.R. 4471), H1729 [20MR]

Dept. of Labor: enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector (see H.R. 3174), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H10170 [12DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H3060 [5AP]

——— improve process for determining the eligibility of caregivers of veterans to certain benefits (see H.R. 1910), H3743 [27AP]

——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 1206), H3052 [29MR]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H4210 [17MY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H3575 [25AP]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Education: issue guidance on security for schools based on security standards issued for Federal buildings (see H.R. 5990), H5201 [14JN]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (see H.R. 5242), H3050 [26MR]

——— develop and implement best practices for occupation-specific education for school resource officers (see H.R. 5523), H3507 [24AP]

——— develop and implement national standards and best practices for school resource officers (see H.R. 5243), H3050 [26MR]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H5977 [28JN]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7743 [3AU]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5581 [22JN]

FCC: establish national standard to determine comparability of mobile and broadband services provided in rural versus urban areas (see H.R. 2903), H1729 [20MR]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see H.R. 4881), H3783 [7MY]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H901 [6FE]

——— publish on Commission website documents to be voted on by the Commission (see H.R. 6422), H7759 [21AU]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5153 [13JN]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4929), H1179 [14FE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 964), H9436 [16OC]

FEMA: reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6651 [23JY]

Firearms: prohibit possession or transfer of certain firearm accessories that modify semi-automatic weapons to fire at the rate of automatic weapons (see H.R. 3999), H1699 [19MR]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H7728 [26JY]

Foreign aid: ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H4210 [17MY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7871 [5SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

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

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3316 [13AP]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H404 [16JA]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7743 [3AU]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]

——— reinstate returning worker exemption for H-2B visas (see H.R. 4207), H1477 [7MR]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6183), H5977 [28JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H3576 [25AP]

Information technology: ensure appropriate spectrum planning and interagency coordination to support the Internet of Things (see H.R. 686), H4981 [7JN]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H8887 [25SE]

——— restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H8171 [12SE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H7943 [7SE]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H581 [19JA]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 3045), H19 [8JA]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9432 [12OC]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1542), H6464 [17JY]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H8732 [17SE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H8886 [25SE]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H4243 [18MY]

——— identify and notify outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5716), H3884 [9MY]

——— modernize physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models (see H.R. 4206), H6464 [17JY]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1542), H6464 [17JY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H3316 [13AP]

National Day of Civility: designate (see H. Res. 400), H6465 [17JY]

National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H6112 [11JY]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 981), H7157 [24JY]

OSHA: authorize the Voluntary Protection Programs (see H.R. 1444), H1335 [27FE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H9444 [23OC]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H4730 [24MY]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (see H.R. 3400), H5649 [25JN]

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act: modernize by increasing competition in energy markets and reducing regulatory burdens in order to reduce utility bills (see H.R. 4476), H1076 [8FE]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see H.R. 5324), H5363 [20JN]

Science: promote botanical research and sciences capacity (see H.R. 1054), H1729 [20MR]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H9763 [3DE]

——— condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 4681), H173 [12JA]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H5649 [25JN]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7824 [4SE]

——— expand tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts to include rollovers for charitable life-income plans for charitable purposes (see H.R. 1337), H7871 [5SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H3507 [24AP] (see H.R. 5447), H3453 [23AP]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H3097 [10AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6796), H8724 [13SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H4242 [18MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

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

——— require prescribers to complete continuing medical education courses on potential dangers and risks of prescribing opioids (see H.R. 5581), H3451 [23AP]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

FCC: designate a national dialing short code for users of mobile voice service to reach public safety personnel in critical, but non-emergency, circumstances (see H.R. 5700), H3833 [8MY]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve approval process for applications to install communications technology on Federal property (see H.R. 4847), H581 [19JA]

Federal employees: reduce annuity for those convicted of a felony that resulted in, or would have resulted in, removal from the civil service (see H.R. 6388), H6263 [16JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: promote ability of beneficiaries to access their personal medical claim data through a mobile health record application (see H.R. 7272), H10169 [12DE]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1148), H9539 [15NO]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H6263 [16JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10336 [19DE]

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

——— require prescribers to complete continuing medical education courses on potential dangers and risks of prescribing opioids (H.R. 5581), H3452 [23AP]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (H.R. 5717), H3886 [9MY]

FCC: designate a national dialing short code for users of mobile voice service to reach public safety personnel in critical, but non-emergency, circumstances (H.R. 5700), H3834 [8MY]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10336 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve approval process for applications to install communications technology on Federal property (H.R. 4847), H582 [19JA]

Federal employees: reduce annuity for those convicted of a felony that resulted in, or would have resulted in, removal from the civil service (H.R. 6388), H6263 [16JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: promote ability of beneficiaries to access their personal medical claim data through a mobile health record application (H.R. 7272), H10170 [12DE]

Letters

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act: by, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters reauthorization: Child Care Aware of America (organization), H8786• [25SE]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies establishment: Marcie Roth, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (organization), H8782• [25SE]

House adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies and provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards: by, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787• [25SE]

——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787• [25SE]

——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787• [25SE]

——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787• [25SE]

——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788• [25SE]

——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]

——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785• [25SE]

——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785• [25SE]

——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784• [25SE]

——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783• [25SE]

——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788• [25SE]

——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786• [25SE]

——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781• [25SE]

——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]

——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782• [25SE]

——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]

——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785• [25SE]

——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]

——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782• [25SE]

——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788• [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786• [25SE]

——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788• [25SE]

——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784• [25SE]

——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783• [25SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1346 [5MR]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H532 [18JA]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H805 [6FE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759, H8776, H8780 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10392• [20DE]

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

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1566 [14MR]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1744 [21MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9245 [28SE]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10392• [20DE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H532 [18JA]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Cathedral High School, E1255• [13SE], E1372• [5OC]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 4851), H1676 [19MR]

National Police Week: observance, H3989 [16MY]

National Suicide Prevention Month: observance, H9100 [27SE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H532 [18JA]

Sports: require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), H636 [29JA]

Syria: anniversary of start of civil war, H1616 [15MR]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H5642, H5644, H5645, H5646 [25JN]

Votes: position on missed, H3956• [15MY], H9522• [14NO], E606• [8MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3774 [7MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–1125), H10609 [2JA]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Esty: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–1093), H10509 [20DE]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Gutierrez: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–617), H2040 [22MR]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Jayapal: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–876), H7720 [26JY]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Kihuen: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–1041), H9573 [20NO]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Meadows: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–1042), H9573 [20NO]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Mullin: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–898), H7750 [10AU]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Rush: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–618), H2040 [22MR]

Tributes

Allan, Aaron, H3989 [16MY]

Boren, Leland E., E1588• [30NO]

Fehsenfeld, Fred M., Sr., E1603• [6DE], E1706• [20DE]

George, Mari Hulman, E1670• [13DE]

Gifford, Patricia, H3457 [24AP], E507• [19AP]

Gilroy, Sue A., E932• [27JN]

Hall, John, E954• [29JN]

Hansen, Evan, H9100 [27SE]

Hibst, Kyle, E429• [11AP]

Holt, Jeffrey, E600• [8MY]

Jegen, Lawrence A., III, E1183• [28AU]

Keiffner, Patricia, E771• [5JN]

Landis, Larry, E1003• [12JY]

Manlove, Marissa, E1608• [6DE], E1651• [12DE]

McMullen, Patrick, E25• [10JA]

Pickett, Jacob, H1346 [5MR], E285• [8MR]

Richardson, Kathy, E534• [25AP]

Shane, Anne Korb, E507• [19AP]

Staley, Chuck, E1658• [12DE]

Wittkamper, David, E429• [11AP]

Zanetis, Christopher T., E951• [28JN]

BROOKS, TALEXIA

Remarks in House

REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia (organization): tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Baldwin County, GA, E1376 [5OC]

BROOKS, VINCENT

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10113 [12DE]

BROOKS, WALTER R., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1678 [17DE]

BROOKS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

Remarks in House

Dept. of Labor: HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1627 [10DE]

BROOKVILLE, PA

Remarks in House

Brookville Equipment Corp.: anniversary, H7692 [26JY]

BROOKVILLE EQUIPMENT CORP.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H7692 [26JY]

BROOME COUNTY, NY

Remarks in House

Constitutional amendments: anniversary of ratification of 19th Amendment providing for women’s suffrage, H398 [16JA]

Muse, Ty: Broome County, NY, Baden-Powell Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, H1201 [15FE]

BROOMES, JOHN W.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2110 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: confirmation as district judge, S2112 [12AP]

——— nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2111 [12AP]

BROPHY, JAMES M.

Remarks in House

Japan: express condolences to families of victims of military plane crash, H10322 [19DE]

BROTHERHOOD CRUSADE (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1027 [18JY]

BROTHERS, CARL

Remarks in House

National Rice Month: observance, E1311 [26SE]

BROTHERS TO THE RESCUE (organization)

Remarks in House

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1130 [14FE]

BROWARD COMMUNITY & FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1067 [25JY]

BROWARD COUNTY, FL

Bills and resolutions

Lauderdale Lakes, FL: tribute to City Commission for membership comprised solely of women of color (see H. Res. 942), H5200 [14JN]

Remarks in House

Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County: tribute to Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E473 [16AP]

Broward Community & Family Health Centers, Inc.: tribute, E1067 [25JY]

Broward Education Foundation: tribute to Broward County, FL, scholarship award recipients, E664 [16MY]

Lauderdale Lakes, FL: tribute to City Commission for membership comprised solely of women of color (H. Res. 942), E841 [14JN]

Mendiola, Evangelina: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1301 [25SE]

Pinto, Myra: Wynmoor Hadassah Woman of the Year award recipient, E1401 [12OC]

Remarks in Senate

Freeman, Tammy: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1945 [22MR]

BROWARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Broward County, FL: tribute to scholarship award recipients, E664 [16MY]

BROWN, ANNABELL AND LAVERNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E568 [27AP]

BROWN, ANTHONY G. (a Representative from Maryland)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4706 [24MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5747 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H7751 [10AU]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H2043 [22MR]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3576 [25AP]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8732 [17SE]

Appropriations: making continuing (see H.R. 4874), H624 [22JA]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H3064 [9AP]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4871), H625 [22JA]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H1127 [13FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9439 [19OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H3316 [13AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3317 [13AP]

——— provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H3887 [9MY]

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

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

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

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

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

Civil War—U.S.: inventory Confederate commemorative works on certain Federal lands (see H.R. 5056), H1212 [15FE]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H1127 [13FE]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2317), H784 [5FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H9092 [26SE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H9449 [26OC]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H9467 [6NO]

Crime: require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU] (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1342 [1MR]

——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1442 [6MR]

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

Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

——— intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (see H. Res. 129), H903 [6FE]

——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see H.R. 4980), H1074 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8107 [10SE]

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

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H9153 [27SE]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening (see H.R. 6315), H7921 [6SE]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H7759 [21AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

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

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H3343 [16AP]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1179 [14FE]

——— make grants to implement statutes and policies to issue firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 6629), H7724 [26JY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1478 [7MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H6112 [11JY]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5991 [6JY]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H9439 [19OC]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7825 [4SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H6264 [16JY]

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

——— develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H6264 [16JY]

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

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

——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 980), H5201 [14JN]

——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 1445), H3316 [13AP]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5649 [25JN]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H9449 [26OC]

Drugs: make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H3979 [15MY]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

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

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

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

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H1268 [26FE]

Eximbank: revise statutory quorum requirement for Board of Directors (see H.R. 4007), H170 [11JA]

FAA: establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5154 [13JN]

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

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H4285 [21MY]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5286 [19JN]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H630 [25JA]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H1127 [13FE]

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

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1127 [13FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1374 [5MR]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

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

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 671), H6558 [18JY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H9449 [26OC]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H9439 [19OC]

GAO: require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H3441 [18AP]

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

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H6042 [10JY]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H678 [29JA]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3506 [24AP]

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

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H10211 [13DE]

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

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5095 [12JN]

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

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H6042 [10JY] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9691 [28NO]

Insurance: require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 6689), H9436 [16OC]

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

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H9471 [9NO]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H2043 [22MR]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2106), H1507 [9MR]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H6465 [17JY]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H6465 [17JY]

Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9436 [16OC]

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

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

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H5977 [28JN]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H1653 [15MR]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H1543 [13MR]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H5749 [26JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see H. Res. 1158), H9574 [20NO]

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

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H6465 [17JY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9444 [23OC]

National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H4733 [25MY]

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

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

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see H. Res. 1122), H9444 [23OC]

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

National Workforce Development Month: observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6559 [18JY]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1336 [27FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H5286 [19JN]

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

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H6042 [10JY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7759 [21AU]

——— restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 31), H1179 [14FE]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 233), H7824 [4SE]

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons (see H. Res. 395), H5286 [19JN]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Renewable energy: establish an offshore wind career training grant program (see H.R. 5291), H6042 [10JY]

Russia: condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H1729 [20MR]

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

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H1477 [7MR]

SBA: modify upfront guarantee fees for certain 7(a) loans to eliminate economic barriers faced by women, minorities, and veteran small business owners (see H.R. 7186), H9691 [28NO]

Sgt. Maj. Wardell B. Turner Post Office Building, Salisbury, MD: designate (see H.R. 4913), H736 [2FE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H7824 [4SE]

——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 1902), H1267 [26FE]

Taxation: allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 7086), H9443 [23OC]

——— enhance the child and dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 2633), H6558 [18JY]

——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see H.R. 5516), H3315 [13AP]

——— provide for an investment tax credit relative to production of electricity from nuclear energy (see H.R. 5732), H5977 [28JN]

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

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H5581 [22JN]

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

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

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

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

——— prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H6557 [18JY]

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

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1653 [15MR]

——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H555 [18JA]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8886 [25SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H8886 [25SE]

Year of the Anacostia: designate (see H. Res. 921), H4776 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H3315 [13AP]

Dept. of Defense: require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6684), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of Education: provide grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support dual or concurrent enrollment programs offering career and technical education (see H.R. 6685), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H7781 [31AU]

Federal agencies and departments: require certain contractors to meet a requirement relative to registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 6693), H7781 [31AU]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6686), H7776 [28AU]

Firearms: prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]

Taxation: increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see H.R. 6694), H7781 [31AU]

Turkey: recognize Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (see H. Res. 924), H4849 [6JN]

Turkish Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 924), H4849 [6JN]

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD: designate (see H.R. 4890), H676 [29JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Defense: require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (H.R. 6684), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of Education: provide grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support dual or concurrent enrollment programs offering career and technical education (H.R. 6685), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (H.R. 6692), H7782 [31AU]

Federal agencies and departments: require certain contractors to meet a requirement relative to registered apprenticeship programs (H.R. 6693), H7782 [31AU]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (H.R. 6686), H7776 [28AU]

Firearms: prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (H.R. 5090), H1267 [26FE]

Taxation: increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (H.R. 5814), H3978 [15MY]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (H.R. 6694), H7782 [31AU]

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD: designate (H.R. 4890), H677 [29JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H557 [19JA], H7691 [26JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H558 [19JA]

California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation and enhanced recreation opportunities (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4372 [22MY]

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

——— Defense Information Systems Agency funding, H5747 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5747 [26JN]

Golden Spike National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5751), H5592 [25JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H558 [19JA]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette newspaper office, H6064 [11JY]

Hydrographic Services Improvement Act: reauthorize (H.R. 221), H5591 [25JN]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H136 [11JA]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H7691 [26JY]

Louisiana: provide for stability of title to certain lands (H.R. 3392), H5604 [25JN]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 1791), H5606 [25JN]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4033), H9476 [13NO]

National Park Service: establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (H.R. 5751), H5592 [25JN]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, H6472 [18JY]

Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]

Syria: ongoing civil war, H3400 [18AP]

Tulare, CA: convey and remove reversionary interest of the U.S. in certain lands (H.R. 805), H5593, H5594 [25JN]

Votes: position on missed, E917• [26JN]

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD: designate (H.R. 4890), H6203 [16JY]

BROWN, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9772 [10DE]

BROWN, BRAD

Remarks in House

Albuquerque, NM: anniversary of Martineztown Food Pantry, E310 [14MR]

BROWN, CAROLE AND ROBERT C.

Remarks in House

Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation: Cultural Vanguard Award recipients, E55 [17JA]

BROWN, CHRISTOPHER

Letters

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6085 [11JY]

BROWN, CHUCK

Bills and resolutions

Chuck Brown Day: designate (see H. Res. 1046), H7776 [28AU]

BROWN, DANIELLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1629 [10DE]

BROWN, DAVID M.

Remarks in House

NASA: tribute to crewmembers lost in disasters, E103 [29JA]

BROWN, DICK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6138 [12SE]

BROWN, EDMUND GERALD, JR. (Governor of California)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7784 [18DE]

BROWN, ELAINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E255 [5MR]

BROWN, EMERY N.

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, E781 [6JN]

BROWN, GARY R.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

BROWN, GEORGE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S328 [19JA]

BROWN, GEORGE AND PEGGY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E156 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S682 [7FE]

BROWN, GERALD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E69 [19JA]

BROWN, GLORIA M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E45 [16JA]

BROWN, GRADY (BUBBER)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1510 [13MR]

BROWN, GREG

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4318 [21JN]

BROWN, ISABELLA

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E298 [13MR]

BROWN, JACK E.

Remarks in House

Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corp.: Guy Powell Award recipient, E503 [18AP]

BROWN, JACK H.

Remarks in House

Jack H. Brown Post Office Building, San Bernardino, CA: designate (H.R. 2979), H6207, H6208 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Jack H. Brown Post Office Building, San Bernardino, CA: designate (H.R. 2979), S7063 [15NO]

Reports filed

Jack H. Brown Post Office Building, San Bernardino, CA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2979), S6387 [28SE]

Texts of

H.R. 2979, Jack H. Brown Post Office Building, San Bernardino, CA, H6207 [16JY]

BROWN, JAMES L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4591 [23MY]

BROWN, JANE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1355 [2OC]

BROWN, JOHN C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1536 [16NO]

BROWN, JOSEPH D.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S167 [11JA]

BROWN, JOSH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4728 [28JN]

BROWN, KATE (Governor of Oregon)

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3546 [25AP]

BROWN, LARRY K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E158 [7FE]

BROWN, LINDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E396 [5AP]

BROWN, MICHAEL L.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S124 [10JA]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S124 [10JA], S145 [11JA]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S127 [10JA]

BROWN, MINNIJEAN

Remarks in House

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of integration of Central High School, H8255 [13SE]

BROWN, NAVARO

Remarks in House

Miami, FL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]

BROWN, PAULINE M.

Poems

‘‘Friendly Hello’’, E1064 [25JY], E1080 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1064 [25JY], E1080 [26JY]

BROWN, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Idaho: tribute to Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, E273 [7MR]

BROWN, SAMANTHA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2384 [24AP]

BROWN, SCOTT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E984 [10JY]

BROWN, SHERROD (a Senator from Ohio)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4444 [26JN], S4641, S4672 [27JN], S4715, S4716, S4751, S4759 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3233 [6JN], S3370, S3383, S3385 [7JN], S3603, S3604, S3722 [11JN], S3774, S3846, S3847 [12JN], S3919 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5720, S5723, S5726 [20AU], S5761, S5772, S5777, S5785 [21AU], S5837, S5850, S5851, S5859, S5860 [22AU], S5900, S5902, S5904 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S7936 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5202 [23JY], S5240, S5307, S5310 [24JY], S5380, S5385, S5388 [25JY], S5430, S5433, S5434, S5436 [26JY], S5457, S5462 [30JY], S5500, S5501, S5519, S5521 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1465, S1466, S1468, S1475, S1493 [7MR], S1585, S1594, S1601, S1610 [8MR], S1635, S1636 [12MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4042, S4043, S4056 [19JN], S4265, S4283 [20JN], S4334, S4335, S4345 [21JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

Appointments

Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S7510 [12DE]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S7587 [13DE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see S. 3241), S5362 [25JY]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S7192 [28NO]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see S. 1086), S2925 [24MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2518), S1452 [7MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2219 [17AP]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of the Census: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5518 [31JY]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S7089 [26NO]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see S. 2579), S4411 [26JN]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S6964 [14NO]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1288 [28FE]

Congress: prohibit Members and senior staff from buying or selling individual stocks and other investments while in office and prohibit Members from serving on corporate boards while in office (see S. 3718), S7356 [6DE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see S. 2393), S2014 [9AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve conservation programs (see S. 2557), S1765 [15MR]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE]

——— reauthorize Farm to School Program (see S. 1767), S1453 [7MR]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S4966 [16JY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S5694 [16AU]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— establish a grant program for eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide support services and resources designed to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges (see S. 3783), S7925 [19DE]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education (see S. 2037), S168 [11JA]

Dept. of HHS: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (see S. 477), S4410 [26JN]

——— ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S67 [8JA]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see S. 1109), S4369 [25JN]

——— finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see S. 3338), S6771 [10OC]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 3521), S6356 [27SE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 693), S7432 [11DE]

——— provide grants to develop, enhance, or evaluate kinship navigator programs (see S. 2543), S2836 [22MY]

——— reauthorize, improve, and make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (see S. 2437), S1164 [15FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see S. 2465), S4513 [27JN]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S520 [25JA]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 3163), S4734 [28JN]

Dept. of Transportation: require State safety oversight agencies to inspect public rail transit systems and develop risk-based inspection guidance for such agencies (see S. 3139), S4410 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address staffing and other issues at health care facilities, including underserved facilities (see S. 2356), S614 [5FE]

——— develop a standard letter format for individuals who are indebted to the U.S. due to participation in departmental benefits programs and provide notice of such debt by electronic means (see S. 2884), S2773 [17MY]

——— establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2835 [22MY]

——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (see S. 2341), S520 [25JA]

——— increase efficiency in recruitment and hiring of health care workers separating from the Armed Forces and create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals (see S. 3417), S6058 [6SE]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see S. 2280), S46 [4JA]

——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S2623 [10MY]

——— review processes and requirements for scheduling health care appointments and conducting consultations (see S. 2357), S614 [5FE]

Drugs: provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S614 [5FE]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

Fab Foundation: provide a Federal charter for the National Fab Lab Network, a network of digital fabrication facilities providing community access to advanced manufacturing tools (see S. 2752), S6630 [5OC]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

FDA: impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes (see S. 3319), S6818 [11OC]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see S. 974), S2121 [12AP]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see S. 2295), S168 [11JA]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see S. 2845), S6060 [6SE]

Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council: establish (see S. 2340), S520 [25JA]

Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (see S. 1091), S1220 [26FE]

Financial institutions: limit overdraft fees and establish fair and transparent practices relative to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see S. 3343), S5582 [1AU]

Firearms: prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S6225 [18SE]

Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (see S. Res. 601), S5583 [1AU]

FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

——— prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products (see S. 2842), S2879 [23MY]

Generalized System of Preferences: require countries to comply with certain labor standards to be eligible (see S. 2307), S187 [16JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S3036 [6JN]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S2014 [9AP]

GSA: establish BuyAmerican.gov website to collect and display information on Federal agencies’ requests for Buy American Act waivers (see S. 2284), S110 [9JA]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S6542 [4OC]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3983 [18JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S5108 [19JY]

Insurance: cap prescription drug cost-sharing (see S. 3194), S4967 [16JY]

——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S6144 [12SE]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see S. 3369), S6225 [18SE]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S7386 [10DE]

——— repeal authority to contract with private debt collection agencies to collect unpaid taxes (see S. 2425), S967 [14FE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 569), S2013 [9AP]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (see S. 2897), S2835 [22MY]

——— improve access to care for pregnant and postpartum women receiving substance use disorder treatment in mental institutions (see S. 2922), S2835 [22MY]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (see S. 3702), S7358 [6DE]

——— provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 21 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see S. 3462), S6223 [18SE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S582 [30JA]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE]

——— streamline enrollment of certain providers and suppliers across State lines to facilitate access to out-of-State pediatric care for children and their families (see S. 2415), S2679 [15MY]

Medicare: allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (see S. 1361), S521 [25JA]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see S. 2553), S1792 [19MR]

——— provide educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management as part of the ‘‘Medicare & You’’ handbook (see S. 2707), S2322 [19AP]

——— provide for payments for certain rural health clinic and federally qualified health center services furnished to hospice patients (see S. 980), S1220 [26FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: protect (see S. 3330), S5582 [1AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Members of Congress: suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see S. 2327), S348 [19JA]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (see S. 774), S67 [8JA]

——— strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 439), S1790 [19MR]

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day: support goals (see S. Res. 508), S2775 [17MY]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S7386 [10DE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S6496 [3OC]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 612), S5933 [23AU]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6059 [6SE]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]

National Employee Ownership Month: designate (see S. Res. 665), S6438 [2OC]

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 385), S614 [5FE]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 637), S6224 [18SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6926 [13NO]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 394), S651 [6FE]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 659), S6356 [27SE]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 751), S840 [8FE] (see S. 3172), S4952 [12JY]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 462), S2120 [12AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 385), S614 [5FE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (see S. Res. 535), S3035 [6JN]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2810), S2594 [9MY]

North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to extend trail into Vermont to connect with Appalachian National Scenic Trail (see S. 363), S1338 [5MR]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 682), S6816 [11OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see S. 2621), S1948 [22MR]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: require payment of user fees by qualified professional asset managers seeking an individual exemption from certain requirements to enhance pension protection (see S. 2318), S254 [17JA]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6306 [25SE]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see S. 2360), S581 [30JA]

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

Russia: condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see S. Res. 571), S4875 [10JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S5693 [16AU]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1950 [22MR]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 661), S6388 [28SE]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 2637), S2040 [10AP]

——— require applicable manufacturers to include information on payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in certain transparency reports (see S. 308), S2679 [15MY]

——— require drug and medical device companies to include information on payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in certain transparency reports (see S. 2891), S2834 [22MY]

SSI: create poverty relief benefit for certain senior citizens and disabled individuals (see S. 2653), S2120 [12AP]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see S. 3058), S3953 [14JN]

——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see S. 3459), S6278 [24SE]

——— impose a mileage-based user fee for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable fuels (see S. 2683), S2218 [17AP]

——— increase work opportunity credit for certain Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI beneficiaries and vocational rehabilitation referrals, and expand benefits relative to access for the disabled (see S. 3260), S6060 [6SE]

——— prohibit deduction for prescription drug advertising and promotional expenses (see S. 2478), S1340 [5MR]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S1949 [22MR]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY]

Trails: clarify status of North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of the National Park Service (see S. 2015), S1317 [1MR]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties (see S. Res. 562), S4734 [28JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S2644 [14MY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S3760 [12JN]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S1735 [14MR]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 3089), S4035 [19JN]

Voting: clarify that a State may not use inactivity of voters as the basis for cancelling the registration of such voters in the State on grounds that they have changed residence (see S. 3090), S4035 [19JN]

——— develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 1101), S7509 [12DE]

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S2485 [26AP]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S1452 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2748), S2439 [25AP]

CDC: establish Emergency Response Fund (see S. 3161), S4734 [28JN]

Credit: allow consumers to prohibit certain consumer reporting agencies from releasing any information in the files of those consumers (see S. 2375), S613 [5FE]

Crime: clarify that using drugs to cause a person to engage in a commercial sex act constitutes coercion and using drugs to provide or obtain the labor or services of a person constitutes forced labor (see S. 2429), S967 [14FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve agriculture risk coverage program (see S. 2749), S2439 [25AP]

Dept. of Education: provide grants to communities affected by substance use disorder to enable those communities to plan for and implement full-service community schools (see S. 3362), S5831 [22AU]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE]

Dept. of HHS: enhance efforts to address antibiotic resistance (see S. 2469), S1286 [28FE]

——— enhance national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis (see S. 2567), S1790 [19MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see S. 2763), S2484 [26AP]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a competitive grant program to repair, improve, rehabilitate, or replace bridges and improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of people and freight over bridge crossings (see S. 2279), S46 [4JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authority to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent (see S. 3507), S6341 [26SE]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (see S. 2646), S2075 [11AP]

Diseases and disorders: facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see S. 3212), S4951 [12JY]

Education Recoupment Trust Fund: establish to recover misused elementary and secondary education funds for the benefit of the affected students (see S. 3390), S5954 [27AU]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (see S. 3068), S3951 [14JN]

FTC: codify ban on confessions of judgment in law in consumer loan contracts and expand such ban to provide protections to small businesses (see S. 3717), S7356 [6DE]

Human rights: require a study and report on housing and service needs of victims of trafficking and individuals at risk for trafficking (see S. 2305), S168 [11JA]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families (see S. 2899), S2835 [22MY]

Medicare: include screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit (see S. 2900), S2835 [22MY]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see S. 3067), S3951 [14JN]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (see S. 3324), S5582 [1AU]

Pensions: provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see S. 3795), S7926 [19DE]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 423), S1316 [1MR]

Taxation: provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S1790 [19MR]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (see S. 2455), S1243 [27FE]

Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (see S. 2377), S651 [6FE]

World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (see S. Res. 437), S1790 [19MR]

Excerpts

Text messages between Christine Blasey Ford and Washington (DC) Post tip line relative to allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh, S6678 [5OC]

Letters

Account of alleged sexual assault by Brett M. Kavanaugh: Christine Blasey Ford, S6678 [5OC]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending: several civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations, S2206 [17AP]

——— several organizations, S2206 [17AP]

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Daniel K. Tarullo, Harvard Law School, S1725 [14MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S1652 [13MR]

——— Paul A. Volcker, Volcker Alliance (organization), S1724 [14MR]

——— several housing and civil rights organizations, S1653 [13MR]

——— Sheila C. Bair, S1652 [13MR]

Lists

Current and former regulatory officials and experts opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Privilege of the floor

Achman, Lori, S4376 [25JN]

Hartford, Rachel, S2554 [8MY]

Steel, Reilly, S1398 [6MR]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5241 [24JY]

Appropriations: making continuing, S422, S423, S424 [21JA], S435 [22JA]

Blankenstein, Eric: suitability to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Policy Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending relative to comments on race relations and hate crimes, S6410 [1OC]

Bowman, Michelle: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S7035 [15NO]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2555 [8MY]

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, S2853 [23MY], S3285 [7JN]

Cincinnati, OH: condemn shooting at Fifth Third Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S6410 [1OC]

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5978 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5978 [28AU]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1672 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on occurrence of algal blooms in the Great Lakes, S1673 [13MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S2251 [18AP]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, S2998 [5JN], S3286 [7JN], S5508 [31JY]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (S. 2098), S2853 [23MY]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1649 [13MR]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2204, S2207 [17AP]

——— importance, S1209–S1211 [26FE], S5554 [1AU], S5949 [27AU]

Corporations: impact of employee layoffs on profits and stock prices, S1830 [20MR]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1830 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4470, S4472 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2998 [5JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5508 [31JY], S5554 [1AU]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3286 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), S375 [20JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), unanimous-consent request, S422 [21JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5884 [23AU]

Dept. of Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers, S2753 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (S. 1899), S516 [25JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S., S6436 [2OC]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (S. 708), S2753 [17MY]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (S. 1328), S2061 [11AP]

——— implementation of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, S2060 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership, S2753 [17MY]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (S. 2763), S2554 [8MY], S2753 [17MY]

Dept. of Labor: provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer, S1274 [28FE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2134 [16AP], S2251 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5241 [24JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (S. 2147), S181 [16JA], S435 [22JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), S7381 [10DE]

——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery, S4274 [20JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S4274 [20JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5884 [23AU]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (S. 2646), S2555 [8MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5241 [24JY]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6435 [2OC]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5884 [23AU]

Economy: impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4396–S4398 [26JN]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1542 [8MR], S1624 [12MR], S1649 [13MR], S1723, S1724, S1726, S1727 [14MR], S2854 [23MY], S2895 [24MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1347, S1350 [6MR], S1424 [7MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4274 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4890, S4891 [11JY]

EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, S1673 [13MR]

Eximbank: call for confirmation of nominees in order to ensure continued operation, S2253, S2255 [18AP]

——— nominations considered en bloc, unanimous-consent request, S2254 [18AP]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, S2060 [11AP]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7124 [27NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7124 [27NO]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2587 [9MY]

FDIC: assessment of banking industry, S5884 [23AU]

Federal agencies and departments: modernize Federal grant reporting (H.R. 4887), unanimous-consent request, S7888 [19DE]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, S3286 [7JN]

Federal employees: support pay increase for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees, S5345 [25JY]

Financial institutions: ensure foreign banks are subject to the same regulations as domestic banks, S1624 [12MR]

——— preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, S1651 [13MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5241 [24JY]

Firearms: gun control, S1900 [22MR], S6410 [1OC]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S4470, S4472 [27JN], S4890, S4891 [11JY]

——— U.S. deficit, S2853 [23MY]

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, and condemn attacks on a free press, S6762 [10OC]

——— condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (S. Res. 601), S5554 [1AU]

——— importance, S5609 [15AU], S5815 [22AU], S5949 [27AU], S6024 [4SE], S6410 [1OC]

FRS: impact of financial industry deregulation, S5978 [28AU]

——— proposed rule change for financial institutions relative to the Volcker rule prohibiting the conduct of certain investment activities, S2958 [4JN]

——— results of annual bank stress tests, S4836 [9JY]

Garrett, Scott: nomination to be Eximbank President, S2255 [18AP]

General Motors Co.: impact of announced closures of auto plants, S7125 [27NO]

——— layoff of employees at Lordstown, OH, plant and relocation of jobs to Mexico, S4376 [25JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S422, S423, S424 [21JA], S435 [22JA]

Greenblatt, Mark L.: nomination to be Eximbank Inspector General, unanimous-consent request, S2255 [18AP]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S4273 [20JN]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6762 [10OC]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6762 [10OC]

Iron and steel industry: imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S4470, S4472 [27JN]

IRS: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grant program funding, S5241 [24JY]

Jackson, Ronny L.: nomination to be Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S2135 [16AP]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6675 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6675 [5OC]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7211 [29NO]

Labor Day: observance, S6024 [4SE]

Labor unions: importance, S6024 [4SE]

——— protection of workers’ wages and pensions, S5553 [1AU]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Mansfield Spanish Immersion School, S6798 [11OC]

March for Our Lives: tribute, S1900 [22MR]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2896 [24MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2896 [24MY]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families, S6436 [2OC]

Montgomery, Brian D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S2853 [23MY]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (S. 3324), S5610 [15AU], S7125 [27NO]

Mulvaney, Mick: assessment of tenure as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director, S3265 [6JN], S5949 [27AU], S6410 [1OC]

——— characterization of American Bankers Association address relative to lobbyists, S2404 [25AP]

National Police Week: observance, S2752 [17MY]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S2134 [16AP]

News media: tribute, S2752 [17MY]

North Charleston, SC: decision of Boeing Co., factory employees to unionize, S2959 [4JN]

Ohio: tribute to Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients, S6798 [11OC]

——— tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2752 [17MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide for stabilization in the individual health insurance market, S435 [22JA]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S2029 [10AP]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, S6436 [2OC]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S449 [23JA]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of NLRB nominees, S2029 [10AP]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4970 [16JY], S4982 [17JY]

Readler, Chad A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6762 [10OC]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to role in Dept. of Justice lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S6762 [10OC]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S2029 [10AP]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S2251 [18AP]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S375 [20JA], S424 [21JA], S515 [25JA]

——— extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S. 1827), S100 [9JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S100 [9JA], S2060 [11AP], S2587 [9MY], S5686 [16AU], S7885 [19DE]

Taxation: provide a tax credit to businesses that invest in American jobs, provide fair wages and benefits, employ active duty personnel, recruit veterans, and maintain a diverse workforce (S. 1778), S7125 [27NO]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4971 [16JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Federal employees, S5345 [25JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S3285 [7JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to news media, S4971 [16JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, S7125 [27NO]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4274 [20JN]

——— Executive orders relative to rights and protections of Federal employees, S5345 [25JY]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4971 [16JY]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1672 [13MR], S2253 [18AP]

Reports

Polygraph Examination of Christine Blasey Ford on Allegations of Sexual Misconduct of Brett M. Kavanaugh: Jeremiah P. Hanafin, S6679 [5OC]

Statements

Corroboration of Christine Blasey Ford Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: Debra S. Katz, Lisa J. Banks, and Michael R. Bromwich, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, S6677 [5OC]

Tributes

Fudge, Representative, S7885 [19DE]

Joering, Eric, S1208 [26FE]

Jones, Stephanie Tubbs, S7885 [19DE]

Kaptur, Representative, S1756 [15MR]

Klobuchar, Senator, S1756 [15MR]

McCain, John, S5949 [27AU], S5978 [28AU]

McCain, Senator, S5554 [1AU]

Miller, Jonathan, S515 [25JA]

Molnar, Margaret, S7886 [19DE]

Morelli, Anthony, S1208 [26FE]

Petri, Rachel, S1757 [15MR]

Rogala, Patricia, S7885 [19DE]

Thames, Elizabeth, S7886 [19DE]

Young, Elsie Steward, S4944• [12JY]

Zummo, Maija, S5815 [22AU]

BROWN, TIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1322 [27SE]

BROWN, WEBB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1565 [28NO]

BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO.

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6628 [5OC]

BROWNBACK, SAM (Governor of Kansas)

Cloture motions

Dept. of State: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: confirmation as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S517 [25JA]

——— nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S446 [23JA], S497 [24JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

BROWNE, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

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

BROWNELL, REB

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S214 [17JA]

BROWNFIELD, BRANDON

Remarks in House

Miami, FL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]

BROWNING, GRAINGER, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6184 [17SE]

BROWNING, JO ANN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6184 [17SE]

BROWNING, MT

Remarks in Senate

Blackfeet Community College: tribute, S1161 [15FE]

BROWNING, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E954 [29JN]

BROWNLEY, JULIA (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5984 [3JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abzug, Bella S.: tribute (see H. Res. 807), H3046 [23MR]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H9408 [28SE]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9092 [26SE]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4871), H625 [22JA]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see H.R. 5882), H4285 [21MY]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H1699 [19MR]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H8732 [17SE]

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

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3148 [11AP]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5233), H9758 [30NO]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H8739 [20SE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H9539 [15NO]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1372 [5MR]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see H.R. 398), H5201 [14JN]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1442 [6MR]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: provide grants to States to carry out targeted employment and training projects for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit recipients (see H.R. 3577), H1699 [19MR]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of Education: effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see H.R. 6775), H9092 [26SE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H10512 [20DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H737 [2FE]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H7921 [6SE]

——— reauthorize a program of partnerships for State and regional hospital preparedness to improve surge capacity (see H.R. 4776), H976 [7FE]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H903 [6FE]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (see H.R. 4221), H1729 [20MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H4981 [7JN]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H5201 [14JN]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

——— provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H3064 [9AP]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5649 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of portions of Los Angeles, CA, coastal area to evaluate alternatives for protecting coastal area resources (see H.R. 6750), H7941 [7SE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 731), H677 [29JA]

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

Dept. of Transportation: address delays in commercial driver’s license skills testing and retesting (see H.R. 4719), H5094 [12JN]

——— develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H5201 [14JN]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: codify authority to assign a disability rating of total to a veteran by reason of unemployability (see H.R. 4369), H3050 [26MR]

——— conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3397 [17AP]

——— enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of certain veterans unable to live independently to non-departmental medical foster homes (see H.R. 5693), H5363 [20JN]

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

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 5538), H3396 [17AP]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H3397 [17AP]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5201 [14JN]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8739 [20SE]

Drugs: exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 2273), H584 [19JA]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H733 [30JA]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1501 [8MR]

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

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H3507 [24AP]

Employment: clarify appropriate liability standards for Federal antidiscrimination claims relative to workplace harassment (see H.R. 4152), H903 [6FE]

——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

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

——— establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1333 [27FE]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1756 [21MR]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H4285 [21MY]

——— establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H8886 [25SE]

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

——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see H.R. 5573), H3441 [18AP]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H1544 [13MR]

Federal Railroad Administration: provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees (see H.R. 3148), H5363 [20JN]

FEMA: reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6651 [23JY]

——— reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H733 [30JA]

Firearms: prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H3343 [16AP]

——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 5163), H1372 [5MR]

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

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7689 [25JY]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5760), H5095 [12JN]

FTC: prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H405 [16JA]

Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H629 [25JA]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H1221 [20FE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H9153 [27SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7943 [7SE]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7943 [7SE]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7729 [26JY]

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

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

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9092 [26SE]

Insurance: improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H7728 [26JY]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H678 [29JA]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7943 [7SE]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H6589 [19JY]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H4243 [18MY]

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

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 6060), H10512 [20DE]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1542), H7871 [5SE]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H4733 [25MY]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1542), H7871 [5SE]

——— provide for a demonstration project to further examine benefits of providing coverage and payment for items and services necessary to administer intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in the home (see H.R. 4724), H7943 [7SE]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see H.R. 5818), H7689 [25JY]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of offical funds for airline accommodations for Members and other officers and employees of the legislative branch which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 5232), H1501 [8MR]

Mental health: provide for behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategies to reduce stigma associated with mental health among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations (see H.R. 2677), H9092 [26SE]

National Academy of Medicine: provide for study on use of genetic and genomic testing to improve health care (see H.R. 5062), H7735 [31JY]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1137), H9460 [30OC]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9408 [28SE]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see H. Res. 756), H1503 [8MR]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

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

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

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H3050 [26MR]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1653 [15MR]

NSF: award grants to encourage young girls to participate in computer science and other science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities (see H.R. 3316), H9420 [5OC]

Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity: establish (see H.R. 1987), H173 [12JA]

Parks and recreation areas: provide grants to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities (see H.R. 2943), H1544 [13MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H5977 [28JN]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (see H.R. 2259), H2043 [22MR]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H6112 [11JY]

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

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H4850 [6JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8108 [10SE]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H4849 [6JN]

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

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons (see H. Res. 395), H5581 [22JN]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H7743 [3AU]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1610 [14MR]

SBA: codify Boots to Business Program (see H.R. 5193), H3444 [18AP]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Ships and vessels: require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (see H.R. 5893), H5225 [15JN]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 1902), H7920 [6SE]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5978 [28JN]

Taxation: allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 7086), H9758 [30NO]

——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]

——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see H.R. 1874), H3887 [9MY]

——— provide for a refundable adoption tax credit (see H.R. 2476), H4777 [5JN]

——— restore tax exemption for advance refunding bonds (see H.R. 5003), H3148 [11AP]

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

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H738 [2FE]

Veterans: increase amounts payable for dependency and indemnity compensation and modify requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at the time of death (see H.R. 4106), H3397 [17AP]

——— make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with a written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options and provide counseling on housing benefits (see H.R. 2777), H5225 [15JN]

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

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: allow all eligible voters to vote by mail and establish national procedures for automatic voter registration for Federal elections (see H.R. 2669), H173 [12JA]

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

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

——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H785 [5FE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see H.R. 667), H9091 [26SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Community development: reauthorize certain regional economic and community development commissions (see H.R. 5325), H1697 [19MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (see H.R. 5452), H3094 [10AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Community development: reauthorize certain regional economic and community development commissions (H.R. 5325), H1698 [19MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (H.R. 5452), H3096 [10AP]

Remarks

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H4042 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: call for appointment of nominees to key vacancies, H5162 [14JN]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H4042 [16MY]

——— provide for certain reporting requirements relative to medical care for women veterans provided by departmental and non-departmental medical providers (H.R. 4334), H4266 [21MY]

Veterans: extend homeless veterans reintegration programs and clarify eligibility for services under such programs (H.R. 4451), H4264 [21MY]

Tributes

Janke, Chris D., E779• [6JN]

Johnson, Debbie and Donald, E149• [7FE]

Juarez, Roberto S., E1433• [19OC]

Sharkey, Jonathan, E1694• [20DE]

BROWNSON, OMAR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1701 [20DE]

BROWNSTOWN, MI

Remarks in House

Downriver Senior Olympics: tribute, E1096 [26JY]

BROWNSVILLE, TX

Articles and editorials

Youngest Migrants Held in ‘‘Tender Age’’ Shelters, S4262 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park: adjust boundaries and authorize donation of land for additions (see H.R. 6078), H5093 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Gonzalez, Victoria: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E146 [6FE]

Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville: anniversary, E1462 [26OC]

Taco Palenque (business): anniversary, E1608 [6DE]

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: tribute to chess club, E1055 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Immigration: report on visit to immigration detention facility, S2960 [4JN]

BROZ, GARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E627 [10MY]

BROZ, MARKO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1082 [26JY]

BRUCE, JOHN S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E229 [27FE]

BRUEMMER GONZALEZ, OSMARK J.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 5154), H1341 [1MR]

BRUMFIELD, VERNEAL

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1430 [19OC]

BRUMMET, MADELINE

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E430 [11AP]

BRUNDAGE, MARY BETH

Remarks in House

Clayton, GA: tribute to Rotary Club award recipients, E1023 [17JY]

BRUNEAU, ID

Remarks in Senate

Colyer Herefords and Angus Ranch: tribute, S1944 [22MR]

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Reports filed

Nomination of Matthew J. Matthews To Be Ambassador to Brunei: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

BRUNO, JOSEPH A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E61 [18JA]

BRUNSKILL, CONNIE AND BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E947 [28JN]

BRUNSMANN, MAXINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E893 [21JN]

BRUNSON, ANDREW

Bills and resolutions

Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]

Remarks in House

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, H4783 [6JN], H5186 [14JN], H7900 [6SE], E1090 [26JY]

Remarks in Senate

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, S2401 [25AP], S2605–S2607 [10MY], S2687 [16MY], S2871 [23MY], S3270 [7JN], S3899, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN], S4480 [27JN], S4884 [11JY], S5034 [18JY], S5333 [25JY], S5556 [1AU], S5811 [22AU], S5970 [28AU], S6533 [4OC], S6790 [11OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]

BRUNSVOLD, BENJAMIN

Remarks in House

Missoula, MT: Missoula Fire Dept., Scott Firefighter Stairclimb competition winner, E1253 [13SE]

BRUNSWICK, ME

Remarks in House

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, E499 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, S2070 [11AP]

Maine State Music Theater: anniversary, S5356 [25JY]

BRUZUAL, YBETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1605 [14MR]

BRYAN, LOGAN A.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1102 [27JY]

BRYAN, TX

Remarks in House

Brazos County, TX: tribute to World War I Centennial Committee, H5007 [8JN]

Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, E1005 [12JY]

CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital: tribute to Air Med 12 team, H9398 [28SE]

Hardeman, Ben: League of Historic American Theatres Outstanding Individual Contribution Award recipient, E1057 [24JY]

BRYSON, NATALIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5186 [14JN]

BUCCI, ANTHONY M., JR. (MIKE)

Remarks in House

Columbia County Association in the City of New York: Person of the Year award recipient, E623 [10MY]

BUCHANAN, BRYLEIGH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E784 [6JN]

BUCHANAN, JESSE L., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1198 [4SE]

BUCHANAN, VERN (a Representative from Florida)

Appointments

Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (Joint, Select), H1223 [23FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8742 [24SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H3060 [5AP]

Business and industry: require all gas stations offering self-service to meet certain accessibility standards for disabled individuals (see H.R. 2965), H7782 [31AU]

Dept. of HHS: develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (see H.R. 5774), H5286 [19JN]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (see H.R. 5774), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1268 [26FE]

Dept. of the Interior: extend moratorium on oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 5014), H1177 [14FE]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4770), H1179 [14FE]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H9415 [2OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H1213 [15FE]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5094 [12JN]

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

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (see H.R. 2851), H4850 [6JN]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (see H.R. 4417), H7756 [17AU]

Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9409 [28SE]

George W. Whitehurst Federal Building, Fort Myers, FL: designate (see H.R. 6622), H8887 [25SE]

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

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H1227 [23FE]

International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace: establish (see H.R. 1221), H5201 [14JN]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H5095 [12JN]

IRS: prohibit performance awards for employees who owe back taxes (see H.R. 1599), H1267 [26FE]

Keiser University: anniversary (see H. Res. 680), H18 [8JA]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 502), H9668 [27NO]

Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 6780), H8169 [12SE]

Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 3032), H784 [5FE]

——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H3746 [1MY]

——— improve home health payment reforms (see H.R. 6932), H9149 [27SE]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 1838), H5094 [12JN]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 776), H9416 [2OC]

National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 733), H974 [7FE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9408 [28SE]

NOAA: reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H7871 [5SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3783 [7MY]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 15), H4694 [23MY]

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

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: designate (see H.R. 4840), H733 [30JA]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of families of slain or injured victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL (see H.R. 5382), H2040 [22MR]

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

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

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see H.R. 5697), H7871 [5SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5558), H3441 [18AP]

——— make available on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website opioid prescribing guidance for certain Medicare beneficiaries and update such guidance periodically (see H.R. 5777), H3934 [11MY]

Drugs: provide for a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to preventing and treating opioid addiction (see H.R. 5531), H3395 [17AP]

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

Time: make daylight savings time permanent (see H.R. 5279), H1607 [14MR]

——— make daylight savings time permanent for Florida (see H.R. 5278), H1607 [14MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 6720), H7920 [6SE]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (H.R. 5558), H3442 [18AP]

——— make available on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website opioid prescribing guidance for certain Medicare beneficiaries and update such guidance periodically (H.R. 5777), H3935 [11MY]

Drugs: provide for a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to preventing and treating opioid addiction (H.R. 5531), H3396 [17AP]

Taxation: promote new business innovation (H.R. 6756), H8107 [10SE]

Time: make daylight savings time permanent for Florida (H.R. 5278), H1609 [14MR]

——— make daylight savings time permanent (H.R. 5279), H1609 [14MR]

Lists

Florida 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287• [25SE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 6756, American Innovation Act, H9116 [27SE]

Remarks

Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E249• [1MR]

——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287• [25SE]

——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E551• [26AP], E613• [9MY]

Taxation: promote new business innovation (H.R. 6756), H9113, H9114, H9116, H9117 [27SE]

Tributes

Hild, William, Jr., H9700 [29NO]

BUCHHOLZ, LISA

Remarks in House

Golden Apple Foundation: Golden Apple Award recipient, E617 [9MY]

BUCHWALD, ART

Articles and editorials

Here Are Handy Excuses for Nixon Backers (1973), S98 [9JA]

BUCK, KEN (a Representative from Colorado)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H581 [19JA]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 1192), H82 [9JA]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9439 [19OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

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

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (see H.R. 5812), H5022 [8JN]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H1699 [19MR]

Crime: provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H3750 [3MY]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5154 [13JN]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5154 [13JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5363 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H1477 [7MR]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H19 [8JA]

Deputy Sheriff Derek Geer Post Office Building, Grand Junction, CO: designate (see H.R. 6217), H6112 [11JY]

Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office, Brighton, CO: designate (see H.R. 5792), H4733 [25MY]

Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building, Highlands Ranch, CO: designate (see H.R. 5791), H4733 [25MY]

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

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

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4929), H1478 [7MR]

——— provide for certain limitations on judicial review of agency actions (see H.R. 5468), H8172 [12SE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H4850 [6JN]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H6650 [23JY]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H1178 [14FE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H4981 [7JN]

House Rules: prohibit consideration of legislation unless the text of the legislation which will be considered has been made publicly available in electronic form for a mandatory minimum review period (see H. Res. 862), H3742 [27AP]

Immigration: create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7921 [6SE]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H170 [11JA]

Information technology: allow certain State permitting authority to encourage expansion of broadband service to rural communities (see H.R. 4824), H552 [18JA]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H9668 [27NO]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H5201 [14JN]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]

Israel: commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

Medicare: allow individuals to choose to opt out of part A benefit (see H.R. 6703), H8108 [10SE]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H1342 [1MR]

Motor vehicles: promote awareness of, and encourage collaboration and communication to engage in efforts to end, motorcycle profiling (see H. Res. 318), H9092 [26SE]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H3743 [27AP]

——— expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H5022 [8JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8728 [13SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3798), H3444 [18AP]

Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., Post Office Building, Frisco, CO: designate (see H.R. 6831), H8731 [17SE]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): call for return to the U.S. Navy by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 894), H5978 [28JN]

Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office, Montrose, CO: designate (see H.R. 6216), H6112 [11JY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Taxation: establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H7156 [24JY]

——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see H.R. 365), H5094 [12JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 564), H9449 [26OC]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 5447), H3453 [23AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6196 [13JY]

Water: provide that water right owners may use the water for cultivation of industrial hemp in States where it is legal (see H.R. 4164), H5094 [12JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 811), H3094 [10AP]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 6927), H9149 [27SE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

Crime: clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), consideration (see H. Res. 1051), H7870 [5SE]

DEA: report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (see H.R. 6779), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice: increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the site known as ‘‘Amache’’ in Colorado (see H.R. 5844), H4137 [16MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (see H. Res. 780), H1607 [14MR]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H403 [16JA]

FRS: provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), consideration (see H. Res. 811), H3094 [10AP]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (see H. Res. 780), H1607 [14MR]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE] (see H. Res. 1051), H7870 [5SE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

Small business: amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

Transportation: improve metropolitan planning (see H.R. 5198), H1476 [7MR]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H403 [16JA]

Constitutional authority statements

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (H.R. 6927), H9151 [27SE]

DEA: report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (H.R. 6779), H8171 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the site known as ‘‘Amache’’ in Colorado (H.R. 5844), H4138 [16MY]

Transportation: improve metropolitan planning (H.R. 5198), H1476 [7MR]

Motions

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (H. Res. 726), H795 [6FE]

Remarks

Appropriations: legislative process, H792 [6FE]

——— making continuing, H792 [6FE]

Bangert, Randy: Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame inductee, H3584 [26AP]

Barker, Taylor: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496• [18AP]

Bisgard, Ryan: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889• [21JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3105, H3109 [11AP]

Bukovac, Robert: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipient, E772• [5JN]

Castle Rock, CO: tribute to Parks and Recreation Dept., E989• [10JY]

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E430• [11AP], E502• [18AP]

——— tribute to National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E433• [11AP]

Colorado (U.S.S.): commissioning, E297• [13MR]

Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association: anniversary, E1614• [6DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790, H3794 [8MY]

Cooper, Shayla: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719• [23MY]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790, H791, H792, H794 [6FE]

Crime: clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), consideration (H. Res. 1051), H7882, H7884 [6SE]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107, H5113 [13JN]

Dept. of Justice: increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790, H3794 [8MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1623 [15MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1618, H1623 [15MR]

Douglas County, CO: anniversary of Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, E573 [1MY]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107, H5113 [13JN]

Edil, Lale: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496• [18AP]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790, H791, H792, H793, H794 [6FE]

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

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280, H1281, H1285 [27FE]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554, H1555, H1558 [14MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280, H1281, H1285 [27FE]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554, H1555, H1558 [14MR]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), consideration (H. Res. 693), H423, H427 [17JA]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H792 [6FE]

Fort Collins, CO: inclusion of Liberty Common School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E800• [7JN]

Fort Morgan, CO: anniversary of Edwards Market and Flowerland (business), E992• [10JY]

FRS: provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3105, H3109 [11AP]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790, H791, H792, H794 [6FE]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1618, H1623 [15MR]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790, H3794 [8MY]

Greeley, CO: anniversary of Weld County Fair, E890• [21JN]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, E800• [7JN]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, E270• [7MR], E814• [8JN], E1360• [2OC]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1051), H7882 [6SE]

——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 725), H790 [6FE]

——— open versus restrictive rules, H7884 [6SE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 725), H790 [6FE]

Kazakhstan: recognize role in ensuring regional and global security and commend commitment to nuclear nonproliferation and efforts to combat terrorism, E33• [11JA]

Manzanola, CO: dedication of American Legion Post 168 in memory of Justin L. Vasquez, E419• [10AP]

McKee, Colin: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889• [21JN]

Paris, Matthew: 4th Congressional District of Colorado Congressional App Challenge winner, E1561• [27NO]

Sanchez, Arianna: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719• [23MY]

Small business: amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554, H1555, H1558 [14MR]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H425 [17JA]

Sparks, Robert: Coast Guard Meritorious Public Safety Medal recipient, E1001• [12JY]

Tanner, Lance: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E888• [21JN]

Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (H.R. 519), H7111 [24JY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107, H5113 [13JN]

Ukraine: support fair and equitable privatization of titanium mines, E1500• [6NO]

Williams, Brielle: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496• [18AP]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H423, H427 [17JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 693) (H. Rept. 115–518), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act and H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 780) (H. Rept. 115–600), H1607 [14MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4263, Regulation A+ Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4296, Place Requirements on Operational Risk Capital Requirements for Banking Organizations Established by an Appropriate Federal Banking Agency: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 811) (H. Rept. 115–629), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5735, Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6691, Community Safety and Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1051) (H. Rept. 115–920), H7870 [5SE]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1051) (H. Rept. 115–920), H7870 [5SE]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 57, Disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule on Indirect Auto Lending: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Tributes

Allison, Elijah, E1052• [24JY]

Beyer, Dave, E646• [15MY]

Blank, Ross, E986• [10JY]

Caldwell, Angel, E1053• [24JY]

Cass, Stan, H3584 [26AP]

Davis, Taylor, E652• [15MY]

Doyle, Michael, E650• [15MY]

Flores, Andrea, E716• [23MY]

Garner, Jerry, E801• [7JN]

Griggs, Christopher, E1064• [25JY]

Katz, Joshua, E1160• [17AU]

Kinch, Virginia, E301• [13MR]

Kuhn, Mary Jane, E1236• [12SE]

Mullett, Liam, E1054• [24JY]

O’Donnell, Thomas, E653• [15MY]

Parrish, Zackari S., III, H28 [9JA], E651• [15MY]

Pelle, Jeff, E647• [15MY]

Requist, Janson, E1054• [24JY]

Rizzuto, Jim, E890• [21JN]

BUCKERT, WALTER J., JR.

Obituaries

Personal, E259 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E259 [5MR]

BUCKLES, FRANK W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1437 [23OC]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial, E1437 [23OC]

BUCKLES, TONY J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1728 [21DE]

BUCKLEY, JAMES L. (a former Senator from New York)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Gateway National Seashore: rename portions as Senator James L. Buckley National Seashore (see H.R. 7125), H9525 [14NO]

BUCKMASTER, MASHYLA

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival, H5194 [14JN]

BUCKNER, ALLY

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E299 [13MR]

BUCKNER, ALLYSA

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E411 [10AP]

BUCKS COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

‘‘Aqui Para Ti’’ community outreach group: tribute, H5161 [14JN]

Baby Bureau (organization): tribute, H7828 [5SE]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County (organization): tribute to mentorship programs, H1131 [14FE]

Bristol, PA: tribute to Kanga Roof (business) annual Holiday Roof Giveaway, H657 [29JA]

Brooks, Megan B.: Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office Danny E. Khalouf Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance recipient, H5290 [20JN]

Bucks County GirlSTEM Conference: tribute, H1272 [27FE]

Bucks County Opportunity Council: tribute to Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, H1077 [13FE]

Bucks County Women’s Advocacy Coalition: tribute to youth group, E1096 [26JY]

Croydon, PA: anniversary of Croydon Fire Co., H8112 [12SE]

Cutillo, Mark: National Liberty Museum and State Farm Insurance (company) Teacher as Hero Award recipient, H5161 [14JN]

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor: anniversary, E768, E769 [5JN]

Doylestown, PA: anniversary of Pebble Hill Church, H7878 [6SE]

——— tribute to Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, H6270 [17JY]

——— tribute to Central Bucks Rotary Club annual Ride for the Heroes, H4782 [6JN]

Doylestown Health Foundation: tribute, H28 [9JA]

Fairless Hills, PA: Conwall-Egan Catholic High School winner of Bucks County High School Seatbelt Challenge, H5367 [21JN]

Falkenstein, Kristian: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, H5754 [27JN]

Fallingston, PA: tribute to Pennsbury School District Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, H1182 [15FE]

Firefighters: tribute, H4290 [22MY]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, H9523 [14NO]

Hughes, Renee Cardwell: Pearl S. Buck International (organization) Woman of Influence Award recipient, H3843 [9MY]

Kaitlin Murphy Foundation: tribute, H6045 [11JY]

Lakawitz, Jeanne: Pennsbury, PA, School District School Bus Driver of the Year award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Langhorne, PA: Sesame Place (theme park) designation as Certified Autism Center by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, H3731 [27AP]

——— tribute to African-American Museum of Bucks County, H790 [6FE]

Lapsley, Janet: tribute to school staff and first responders for efforts to administer first aid to schoolbus driver who suffered a medical emergency, H5161 [14JN]

Lingohocken Volunteer Fire Co.: tribute to fire safety presentation to Council Rock School District ACHIEVE program students, H9697 [29NO]

Makefield Women’s Association: tribute, H3983 [16MY]

McElroy, Kristen M.: Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office Robert Rosner Memorial Award for Exceptional Service, Professionalism and Integrity, H5290 [20JN]

Middletown Township, PA: preserve Stone Meadows Farm, H1131 [14FE]

New Hope, PA: tribute to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve annual symposium event award recipients, H3404 [18AP]

——— tribute to New Hope Pride Parade, H4589 [23MY]

Newtown, PA: tribute to student participants in Countryside Gallery ‘‘One Planet—Wildlife Vulnerable to Climate Change’’ exhibit, H5290 [20JN]

Newtown Athletic Club: anniversary, E1492 [2NO]

Northampton Township, PA: Safehome (organization) safest city in Pennsylvania designee, H558 [19JA]

——— tribute to Miracle League of Northampton Township, H3349 [17AP]

——— tribute to Northampton Patriots Flag Program, H6116 [12JY]

Obert-Thorn, Rebecca: Axalta Coating Systems, LLC, All-Pro Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H4144 [17MY]

Olympic Games: tribute to Bucks County, PA, participants, H685 [30JA]

Penn Community Bank: tribute, H1448 [7MR]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Bucks and Montgomery Counties Emergency Medical Services personnel, H4782 [6JN]

——— tribute to high schools in the 8th Congressional District with high ranking standardized test scores and graduation rates, H4589 [23MY]

Quakertown, PA: anniversary of Upper Bucks County YMCA, H6470 [18JY]

R.J. Leonard Foundation: tribute, H8892 [26SE]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith, H4291 [22MY]

Save a Life Foundation: tribute, H5368 [21JN]

Schools: tribute to school soup drive, H980 [8FE]

Shamrock Reins (organization): tribute, H5290 [20JN]

Shared Support, Inc.: tribute, H8112 [12SE]

Souderton, PA: tribute to Souderton Area School District students for annual food drive and quarter collection, H4782 [6JN]

Twilight Wish Foundation: anniversary, H6045 [11JY]

Type One Parent Project (TOPP) Foundation: tribute, H1379 [6MR]

United Way of Bucks County: tribute to Bucks Knocks Out Hunger event, H4854 [7JN]

Walsh, Jonathan: Upper Bucks County, PA, YMCA Role Model of the Year award recipient, H6470 [18JY]

Warwick Township, PA: inclusion in FBI Uniform Crime Report safest cities in Pennsylvania list, H3350 [17AP]

BUCKS COUNTY WOMEN’S ADVOCACY COALITION

Remarks in House

Youth group: tribute, E1096 [26JY]

BUCSHON, KATHRYN

Remarks in Senate

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

BUCSHON, LARRY (a Representative from Indiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 1192), H784 [5FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H8171 [12SE]

Crime: provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H3211 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirement applicable to able-bodied adults without dependents (see H.R. 2996), H3210 [12AP]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H5095 [12JN]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1508 [9MR]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (see H.R. 5327), H1697 [19MR]

——— issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs (see H.R. 5806), H3976 [15MY]

——— require certain disproportionate share hospital (DSH) covered entities under the 340B drug discount program to submit reports on low-income utilization rates of outpatient hospital services furnished by such entities (see H.R. 5598), H6112 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct certain activities to secure the international land borders within designated wilderness areas (see H.R. 3593), H3835 [8MY]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (see H.R. 4403), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H3211 [12AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H1544 [13MR]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H733 [30JA]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H902 [6FE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H1543 [13MR]

EPA: clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see H.R. 3128), H6264 [16JY]

FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H5094 [12JN]

FDA: expand conditional approval pathway for more animal drugs (see H.R. 5599), H3505 [24AP]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H4243 [18MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9821 [10DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H4850 [6JN]

Immigration: amend the H-2B nonimmigrant visa program (see H.R. 2004), H1543 [13MR]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H478 [17JA]

——— reinstate returning worker exemption for H-2B visas (see H.R. 4207), H1267 [26FE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H3211 [12AP]

Insurance: require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H132 [10JA]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4285 [21MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H4736 [29MY]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H581 [19JA]

Law enforcement officers: permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities (see H.R. 2561), H4285 [21MY]

Medicare: encourage use of non-opioid analgesics for management of post-surgical pain (see H.R. 5809), H3976 [15MY]

——— modify requirement for certain former Armed Forces members to enroll in Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life and provide coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests (see H.R. 6886), H8884 [25SE]

——— provide for conditions of participation, reporting requirements, and a quality program relative to air ambulance services (see H.R. 3780), H173 [12JA]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1137), H9460 [30OC]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: carry out activities relative to development and maintenance of a broadband inventory map to assist rural broadband development (see H.R. 4810), H630 [25JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: extend moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 4831), H552 [18JA]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3506 [24AP]

Public debt: ensure payment of interest and principal of the debt of the U.S. (see H.R. 422), H132 [10JA]

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act: modernize by increasing competition in energy markets and reducing regulatory burdens in order to reduce utility bills (see H.R. 4476), H555 [18JA]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9449 [26OC]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1148), H9539 [15NO]

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 4681), H1544 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H8724 [13SE]

Business and industry: establish certain procurement procedures relative to businesses wholly owned through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) (see H.R. 7206), H9757 [30NO]

Medicare: require review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder be included in initial preventive physical examinations (see H.R. 5798), H3975 [15MY]

Taxation: allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see H.R. 5270), H1607 [14MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (H.R. 6793), H8726 [13SE]

Business and industry: establish certain procurement procedures relative to businesses wholly owned through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) (H.R. 7206), H9758 [30NO]

Medicare: require review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder be included in initial preventive physical examinations (H.R. 5798), H3977 [15MY]

Taxation: allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (H.R. 5270), H1608 [14MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H4741 [5JN], H8741 [24SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H8741 [24SE]

Remarks

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8228 [13SE]

Dams: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, H8228 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5330 [20JN]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), H8228 [13SE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5514 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9247 [28SE]

Eureka, IN: anniversary of Baker’s Creek Baptist Church, E344• [20MR]

Evansville, IN: inclusion of Signature School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E743• [25MY]

Medicare: encourage use of non-opioid analgesics for management of post-surgical pain, H5514 [22JN]

——— require review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder be included in initial preventive physical examinations, H5514 [22JN]

Power resources: global competitiveness of U.S. oil and gas industry, H5353 [20JN]

Spencer County, IN: anniversary, H96 [10JA]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

Tributes

Bennett, Linda L.M., E738• [25MY]

Brooks, Adrian M., Sr., E1415• [16OC]

Cullen, Clay, E114• [30JA]

Kazee, Thomas A., E736• [25MY]

Ordner, Larry, E1675• [13DE]

Pease, Edward A., E1166• [21AU]

Pitts, Robert S., H3787 [8MY]

BUDD, TED (a Representative from North Carolina)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see H. Res. 766), H9092 [26SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H903 [6FE]

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

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3148 [11AP]

CFTC: study and report on prevention of virtual currency price manipulation (see H.R. 7224), H9767 [6DE]

——— study and report on state of global virtual currency markets and ways to promote U.S. competitiveness (see H.R. 7225), H9767 [6DE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H733 [30JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H1503 [8MR]

——— provide regulatory relief to charitable organizations that provide housing assistance (see H.R. 5953), H5225 [15JN]

Crime: provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H3211 [12AP]

——— provide penalty enhancements for committing certain offenses while in disguise (see H.R. 6054), H5020 [8JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: require sale of distressed assets and distribute proceeds to low-income communities for infrastructure projects and deficit reduction (see H.R. 6104), H5199 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

——— carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H5749 [26JN]

——— protect freedoms of speech, expression, and association and the right for student groups to invite speakers at public institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7229), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide student loan forgiveness to borrowers of Federal student loans who agree to delay eligibility to collect Social Security benefits (see H.R. 4584), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of HHS: develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (see H.R. 5774), H3934 [11MY]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (see H.R. 5774), H3934 [11MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: alter deadlines by which an application for asylum must be made (see H.R. 4850), H581 [19JA]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (see H.R. 5735), H3936 [11MY]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9569 [16NO]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H9449 [26OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: confiscate certain frozen assets and interest paid on certain frozen bank accounts (see H.R. 6783), H8170 [12SE]

——— pay rewards to help identify and recover stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and proceeds of such corruption hidden behind complex financial structures in the U.S. and abroad (see H.R. 5101), H1332 [27FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H5363 [20JN]

——— establish Veterans Accountable Care Organization to furnish hospital care, medical services, and other health care to eligible veterans and provide veterans access to private health insurance (see H.R. 4457), H738 [2FE]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H7871 [5SE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6264 [16JY]

Drugs: deter opioid abuse and addiction, establish additional registration requirements for opioid prescribers, develop abuse-deterrent formulations, and study policy changes contributing to opioid epidemic (see H.R. 4482), H170 [11JA]

——— improve ability to address synthetic opioid epidemic (see H.R. 1781), H5581 [22JN]

——— require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (see H.R. 5687), H3781 [7MY]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H9091 [26SE]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H4210 [17MY]

FDA: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see H.R. 113), H5506 [21JN]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 2871), H3783 [7MY]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for a method by which the economic costs of significant regulatory actions may be offset by the repeal of other regulatory actions (see H.R. 2623), H1217 [16FE]

Federal aid programs: recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H9432 [12OC]

Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see H.R. 559), H9408 [28SE]

Financial institutions: make improvements relative to State banking agencies (see H.R. 3626), H5363 [20JN]

——— prohibit requirement of compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board current expected credit loss (CECL) standard and require SEC consideration of impacts of proposed accounting principles (see H.R. 7394), H10586 [21DE]

Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 788), H3210 [12AP]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3750 [3MY]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H7156 [24JY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H7157 [24JY]

Freedom of religion: improve U.S. ability to advance religious freedom globally and appoint new Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and Special Advisor for International Religious Freedom (see H. Res. 319), H1610 [14MR]

FRS: ensure transparency in the conduct of monetary policy (see H.R. 4270), H903 [6FE]

——— modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (see H.R. 5059), H6264 [16JY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9821 [10DE]

Graham, Billy: authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1226 [23FE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H737 [2FE]

——— improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1606), H404 [16JA]

House Rules: prohibit consideration of any legislation that contains earmarks (see H.R. 5369), H1754 [21MR]

Immigration: clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5363 [20JN]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9511 [13NO]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H9153 [27SE]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H975 [7FE]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3783 [7MY]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

J. Howard Coble Post Office Building, Greensboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 5187), H1441 [6MR]

Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office Building, Charlotte, NC: designate (see H.R. 5451), H3094 [10AP]

Law enforcement officers: permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities (see H.R. 2561), H3743 [27AP]

Medicare: cover opioid treatment program services (see H.R. 5080), H1729 [20MR]

——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H4981 [7JN]

——— modernize physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models (see H.R. 4206), H1729 [20MR]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H8727 [13SE]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H1335 [27FE]

——— require drug price concessions, incentive payments, and adjustments to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D (see H.R. 5958), H9691 [28NO]

Members of Congress: suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4870), H582 [19JA]

Money: require a report and strategy relative to virtual currencies and related emerging technologies being used to evade sanctions, finance terrorism, launder monetary instruments, and threaten U.S. national security (see H.R. 5227), H5153 [13JN]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 6636), H8887 [25SE]

NIH: study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see H.R. 6590), H7722 [26JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8887 [25SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H4243 [18MY]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3798), H3397 [17AP]

Public debt: prohibit use of extraordinary measures to prevent the Government from reaching the statutory debt ceiling or once such ceiling has been reached (see H.R. 1529), H1213 [15FE]

——— recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H6589 [19JY]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2918), H5022 [8JN]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H1335 [27FE]

SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see H.R. 4267), H1374 [5MR]

——— provide for exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions (see H.R. 5037), H7688 [25JY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6264 [16JY]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6264 [16JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H4582 [22MY]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6037), H7156 [24JY]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H4777 [5JN]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H7156 [24JY]

——— make certain bonuses tax free (see H.R. 5012), H1699 [19MR]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence (see H.R. 6854), H9526 [14NO]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H1729 [20MR]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H1653 [15MR]

United Kingdom: recognize the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 199), H3148 [11AP]

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

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6264 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: study feasibility of expanding eligibility for enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans to individuals enrolled in Medicaid or a group health plan (see H.R. 5254), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: modernize the research, development, information sharing, and acquisition process of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (see H.R. 6721), H7919 [6SE]

——— modify beneficial ownership requirements by creating an exception for certain accounts (see H.R. 6403), H6463 [17JY]

——— repeal Office of Financial Research (see H.R. 5470), H3146 [11AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inform individuals who are eligible to enroll in departmental dental insurance plan of the benefits of such plan (see H.R. 7085), H9443 [23OC]

Federal agencies and departments: require each agency to submit a report relative to nonessential employees after any lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5091), H1266 [26FE]

Financial institutions: encourage use of technological innovations (see H.R. 6849), H8737 [20SE]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE] (see H. Res. 759), H1341 [1MR]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): determine designation as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker or a transnational criminal organization (see H.R. 5035), H1211 [15FE]

Insurance: expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (see H.R. 6261), H5973 [28JN]

Money: establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (see H.R. 4752), H131 [10JA] (see H.R. 5036), H1211 [15FE]

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board: increase transparency (see H.R. 5614), H3574 [25AP]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: increase transparency (see H.R. 5614), H3574 [25AP]

SEC: create a safe harbor for finders and private placement brokers (see H.R. 6127), H5224 [15JN]

——— extend registration exemption to communications made by underwriters and dealers acting by or on behalf of a well-known seasoned issuer (see H.R. 5999), H4775 [5JN] (see H.R. 6035), H4979 [7JN]

Taxation: allow exclusion of gain or loss on like-kind exchanges of virtual currency (see H.R. 7361), H10510 [20DE]

——— ensure temporary refundable portion of child tax credit is not less than payroll taxes paid by the taxpayer (see H.R. 4959), H973 [7FE]

——— exclude from gross income certain amounts received as pensions by retired law enforcement officers who volunteer as school resource officers (see H.R. 6981), H9405 [28SE]

Vietnam: recognize contributions of Montagnards who fought with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnamese Conflict and condemn suppression of human rights and civil liberties (see H. Res. 797), H2041 [22MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: study feasibility of expanding eligibility for enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans to individuals enrolled in Medicaid or a group health plan (H.R. 5254), H1543 [13MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: modernize the research, development, information sharing, and acquisition process of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (H.R. 6721), H7920 [6SE]

——— modify beneficial ownership requirements by creating an exception for certain accounts (H.R. 6403), H6464 [17JY]

——— repeal Office of Financial Research (H.R. 5470), H3147 [11AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inform individuals who are eligible to enroll in departmental dental insurance plan of the benefits of such plan (H.R. 7085), H9443 [23OC]

Federal agencies and departments: require each agency to submit a report relative to nonessential employees after any lapse in appropriations (H.R. 5091), H1267 [26FE]

Financial institutions: encourage use of technological innovations (H.R. 6849), H8738 [20SE]

Graham, Billy: tribute (H.J. Res. 130), H1335 [27FE]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): determine designation as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker or a transnational criminal organization (H.R. 5035), H1212 [15FE]

Insurance: expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (H.R. 6261), H5976 [28JN]

Money: establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (H.R. 4752), H132 [10JA]

——— establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (H.R. 5036), H1212 [15FE]

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board: increase transparency (H.R. 5614), H3575 [25AP]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: increase transparency (H.R. 5614), H3575 [25AP]

SEC: create a safe harbor for finders and private placement brokers (H.R. 6127), H5225 [15JN]

——— extend registration exemption to communications made by underwriters and dealers acting by or on behalf of a well-known seasoned issuer (H.R. 5999), H4776 [5JN]

——— extend registration exemption to communications made by underwriters and dealers acting by or on behalf of a well-known seasoned issuer (H.R. 6035), H4980 [7JN]

Taxation: allow exclusion of gain or loss on like-kind exchanges of virtual currency (H.R. 7361), H10511 [20DE]

——— ensure temporary refundable portion of child tax credit is not less than payroll taxes paid by the taxpayer (H.R. 4959), H975 [7FE]

——— exclude from gross income certain amounts received as pensions by retired law enforcement officers who volunteer as school resource officers (H.R. 6981), H9407 [28SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1337 [1MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H565, H566 [19JA]

American Education Week: observance, H9533 [15NO]

Committee on Financial Services (House): accomplishments, H9735 [29NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H10329 [19DE]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5177 [14JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), H3126 [11AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H9736 [29NO]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4296 [22MY]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), H9713 [29NO]

Financial institutions: encourage use of technological innovations (H.R. 6849), H9736 [29NO]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1387 [6MR]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), H1153 [14FE]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9736 [29NO]

Graham, Billy: tribute (H. Res. 759), H1338 [1MR]

——— tribute (H.J. Res. 130), H1324 [27FE]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10329 [19DE]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H1205 [15FE]

Insurance: expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (H.R. 6261), H6047 [11JY]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (H. Res. 676), H69 [9JA]

Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (H.R. 4768), H1398 [6MR]

Money: establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (H.R. 5036), H9061 [26SE]

——— require a report and strategy relative to virtual currencies and related emerging technologies being used to evade sanctions, finance terrorism, launder monetary instruments, and threaten U.S. national security, H9061 [26SE]

National Bible Week: observance, H9685 [28NO]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (H. Res. 981), H7171 [25JY]

Religion: importance and impact of Bible on individuals and on development of American culture, H9685 [28NO]

SEC: expand ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions, H6312 [17JY], H9736 [29NO]

——— increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H6312 [17JY], H9735, H9736 [29NO]

Terrorism: establish a national strategy to combat the financing of terrorism and related illicit finance, H9736 [29NO]

Tributes

Burch, Walter (Sticky), H8746 [25SE]

Harrison, Richard, E920• [26JN]

Johnson, George M., Jr., E568• [27AP]

Myers, Jerry, E73• [19JA]

Power, Will, H6192 [13JY]

Richardson-Bergsma, Heather, H164 [11JA]

Vernon, John L., Jr., H6474 [18JY]

BUDGET CONTROL ACT

Remarks in House

Budget: impact of sequestration, H7706 [26JY]

BUDGETING FOR OPIOID ADDICTION TREATMENT ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 523), S6473 [3OC]

BUDGET—U.S.

Amendments

Appropriations: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Constitutional amendments: balance (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3110 [11AP]

Federal agencies and departments: provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), S7362, S7370 [6DE]

Federal budget: setting forth for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), S2730 [16MY]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

Appointments

Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE], H1224 [23FE], H1337, H1338 [1MR]

Articles and editorials

Conservatives Irate Over GOP’s Spending Hypocrisy, H3109 [11AP]

How To End Senate’s Astonishing Dysfunction, S453 [23JA]

It’s on Republicans To Stop a Shutdown, S121 [10JA]

To Pay for Wall, Trump Would Cut Proven Border Security Measures, S83 [9JA]

U.S. Government Is Set To Borrow Nearly $1 Trillion This Year, an 84 Percent Jump From Last Year, H823 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (see H. Res. 1010), H6649 [23JY]

Appropriations: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (see S. 2330), S467 [23JA]

——— eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 4848), H581 [19JA]

——— making continuing (see H.R. 4872), H603 [20JA] (see H.R. 4874), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7264), H10168 [12DE] (see H.R. 7397), H10593 [22DE] (see H.J. Res. 125), H404 [16JA] (see H.J. Res. 128), H783 [5FE] (see H.J. Res. 143), H9763 [3DE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds made available in the form of an earmark (see H.R. 4818), H478 [17JA]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 2339), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 5313), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide for legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see H.R. 5442), H3063 [9AP]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

——— provide that activities relative to training and readiness of Reserve components during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the U.S. (see S. 2398), S704 [7FE]

Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (see H. Res. 1007), H6649 [23JY]

Benefits: exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement (see H.R. 5466), H3146 [11AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: prohibit operation of an exercise facility or dining room for Members of Congress during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 7398), H10593 [22DE]

CBO: study and report on impact of legislation on spending on children (see S. 3074), S3951 [14JN]

Children and youth: require that Federal children’s programs be separately displayed and analyzed in the President’s budget (see S. 3075), S3951 [14JN]

Congress: modify congressional budget and appropriations process to provide fiscal stability (see H.R. 5214), H1500 [8MR]

——— provide that Congress may not recess, adjourn, or consider other matters after August 1 of any year if it has not approved a budget resolution and passed regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year (see S. 2930), S2877 [23MY]

Constitutional amendments: balance (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 811), H3094 [10AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: enact budget reforms to farm subsidies and crop insurance programs (see H.R. 5629), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: express that lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security (see H. Res. 1009), H6649 [23JY]

——— limit authority of the President to carry out a parade of military forces and hardware unless it is certified that such parade will not affect military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4982), H1074 [8FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide full-year appropriations for Indian Health Service in the event of a partial lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7362), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate certain funding for hospital care and medical services in non-departmental facilities pursuant to contracts as changes in concepts and definitions for certain budgetary purposes (see H.R. 5805), H3976 [15MY]

——— making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits and services in the event of a Government shutdown (see S. 2323), S300 [18JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: authorize agreements with States and subdivisions providing for continued operation of public lands during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4951), H901 [6FE]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7346), H10336 [19DE]

——— modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see S. 2374), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see S. 2276), S46 [4JA] (see H.R. 5415), H3049 [26MR]

——— require full transparency and congressional oversight of funding transfers within Federal agencies (see S. 3767), S7790 [18DE]

——— strengthen and enhance authority to discipline officers and employees for Anti-Deficiency Act violations (see H.R. 6891), H8884 [25SE]

Federal budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 5572), H3441 [18AP]

——— setting forth for 2019–2028 (see S. Con. Res. 36, 37), S2262 [18AP] (see H. Con. Res. 128), H6195 [13JY]

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

Federal fiscal year: change calendar period (see H.R. 5211), H1476 [7MR]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: exempt State and county payments from sequestration (see S. 2777), S2485 [26AP]

House of Representatives: eliminate any August recess until the House has approved all annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year (see H.R. 7205), H9757 [30NO]

——— implement budget and appropriations process reforms (see H.R. 7191), H9742 [29NO]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

——— prohibit consideration of any legislation that contains earmarks (see H.R. 5369), H1754 [21MR]

——— require replacement of the Speaker on the first day of the second session of a Congress if the most recent fiscal year ended with a significant Federal budget deficit (see H. Res. 800), H2042 [22MR]

Immigration: use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Intelligence services: require annual budget submissions of the President include total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of each element of the Government engaged in such activities (see S. 2631), S2012 [9AP]

——— require Presidents’ annual budget submissions to include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Government (see H.R. 5406), H2041 [22MR]

Joint Commission on Budget Process Reform: establish (see H.R. 4911), H732 [30JA]

Marine Corps: recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (see H. Res. 994), H6263 [16JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: protect (see S. 3330), S5582 [1AU]

Members of Congress: condition pay on budget process and stop automatic adjustments, prohibit use of funds for first class travel, ban lobbying by former Members, and require bipartisan support to consider legislation (see H.R. 5946), H4693 [23MY]

——— constitutional amendment to prohibit receipt of compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect (see H.J. Res. 146), H10586 [21DE]

——— hold salaries in escrow if Congress does not adopt a concurrent budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 5465), H3095 [10AP]

——— suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see S. 2327), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4870), H582 [19JA]

Public Accounting Oversight Board: exempt funding from sequester (see S. 2817), S2623 [10MY]

Public debt: address rising national debt by encouraging Members of the House to introduce and support legislation to cut at least $100 million from Federal programs each year (see H. Res. 885), H3885 [9MY]

——— provide a process for ensuring the U.S. does not default on its obligations by making permanent authority for Congress to disapprove a debt ceiling increase instead of approving it (see S. 2309), S187 [16JA]

——— recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

SEC: exempt standard setting body designated pursuant to the Securities Act from sequester (see S. 2818), S2623 [10MY]

Securities Investor Protection Corp.: exempt funding from sequester (see S. 2816), S2623 [10MY]

SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress and clarify process for closure of field offices (see H.R. 5431), H3059 [5AP]

Wasteful Defense Spending Reduction Commission: establish (see H.R. 5821), H3976 [15MY]

Conference reports

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

Explanations

Consolidated Appropriations (H.R. 1625), H2045–H2694, H2697–H2902 [22MR]

Letters

Bipartisan Budget and Appropriations Reform Act: Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H10321 [19DE]

Budget aggregate and allocation revisions: Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H3047 [26MR], H8724 [13SE]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Nancy LeaMond, AARP (organization), H3107 [11AP], H3190 [12AP]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H3190 [12AP]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Dept. of Agriculture programs funding: Greg Fogel, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, H4878 [7JN]

Dept. of Education programs funding: Jeff Carter and Sheryl Cohen, Committee for Education Funding, H4879 [7JN]

Dept. of the Treasury Capital Magnet Fund funding: several organizations, H4883 [7JN]

Early childhood education programs funding: Council for a Strong America, S120 [10JA]

Foreign diplomacy and development programs funding: several former military leaders, S121 [10JA]

Housing and community development programs funding: National Housing Conference, H4879 [7JN]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding: Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H4878 [7JN]

——— Keith Hall, CBO, H4873 [7JN]

——— several religious organizations, H4880 [7JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Feeding America (organization), H9105 [27SE]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5906 [23AU]

Organizations opposed to H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3187–H3189 [12AP]

Messages

Bipartisan Budget Act Emergency Funding Requirements: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]

Motions

Appropriations: making continuing, H10444 [20DE]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Notices

Intention to object to S. 2374, Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Senator Wyden, S7521 [12DE]

Proposals

Continuing appropriations, H10443 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (H. Res. 1010), H7647–H7649 [25JY]

Appropriations: legislative process, H558 [19JA], H691 [30JA], H792 [6FE], H1763 [22MR], H4787, H4789 [6JN], H5664 [26JN], H6192 [13JY], H7937, H7938 [7SE], H10115 [12DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10322 [19DE]

——— make rescissions in non-defense discretionary spending, H3223–H3230 [13AP]

——— making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR], H1759–H1767, H1769–H2027, H2029, H2032, H2037–H2039 [22MR], E371 [26MR]

——— making continuing, H136, H161, H162 [11JA], H415, H421, H422 [17JA], H481, H491, H492, H493, H498, H500, H502, H504–H512, H521–H536, H540, H548, H550 [18JA], H558, H559, H564, H573 [19JA], H585, H586, H587, H589–H602 [20JA], H606–H609 [21JA], H611–H620, H621, H622, H623 [22JA], H792, H822–H830, H834–H896 [6FE], H978, H981, H996–H1071 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], H9040–H9047 [26SE], H10444, H10477–H10483, H10485–H10500, H10501, H10506 [20DE], E85, E89, E90 [22JA], E96 [25JA], E152 [7FE], E164 [8FE], E177 [13FE], E208 [23FE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 143), H9765 [6DE]

——— making continuing (H.R. 4872), unanimous-consent request, H594, H601 [20JA], H605, H606, H607, H608, H609 [21JA], H611, H612, H614 [22JA]

——— making continuing (H.R. 7264), H10124 [12DE]

——— making continuing (H.R. 7397), H10590 [22DE]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, H621 [22JA], H792 [6FE]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Arizona: convening of national convention of States to discuss constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, E25 [10JA]

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

Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (H. Res. 1007), H7650, H7651 [25JY]

Benefits: exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement, H3107–H3109 [11AP], H3175 [12AP], E493 [18AP]

Committees of the House: submission of committee allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels, H3926 [10MY], H9086 [26SE]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H740 [5FE]

——— legislative priorities, H136 [11JA], H422 [17JA], H495 [18JA], H585 [20JA], E1035 [19JY]

——— prohibit recesses until adoption of a concurrent budget resolution that results in a balanced budget (H.R. 1936), H4149 [17MY]

Constitutional amendments: balance (H.J. Res. 2), H3091 [10AP], H3153, H3157, H3158, H3160, H3162–H3193, H3204 [12AP], H3230, H3307 [13AP], E455 [13AP], E493 [18AP]

——— balance (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3105–H3112 [11AP]

——— balance (H.J. Res. 107), H23 [9JA], H3189 [12AP]

——— balance (H.J. Res. 109), H3174 [12AP]

Deficit, H23, H77 [9JA], H782 [5FE], H981 [8FE], H1737 [21MR], H2038 [22MR], H3067 [10AP], H3104 [11AP], H3391–H3394 [17AP], H3581 [26AP], H4374 [22MY], H4859 [7JN], H6119 [12JY], H7655, H7657 [25JY], H9141 [27SE], H10115 [12DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H572 [19JA], H607 [21JA], H1379 [6MR], E1335 [28SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program funding, H4874 [7JN]

——— Value Added Producer Grant program funding, H4866 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: express that lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security (H. Res. 1009), H7645–H7647 [25JY]

——— impact of lack of timely and predictable funding on national security, H7674–H7679 [25JY]

——— making appropriations, H1207–H1210 [15FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]

Dept. of HHS: Office of Refugee Resettlement funding for housing children separated from parents attempting to enter the U.S. illegally through reduction in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding, H6163 [12JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate certain funding for hospital care and medical services in non-departmental facilities pursuant to contracts as changes in concepts and definitions for certain budgetary purposes (H.R. 5805), H3998 [16MY], H4866 [7JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H2020 [22MR]

District of Columbia: provide for budget autonomy, H7674 [25JY], H7713–H7716 [26JY]

Economy: reform entitlement programs, H3391–H3394 [17AP], H3459, H3494, H3495 [24AP], H9142 [27SE]

——— status, H5002, H5003 [8JN], H9141–H9143 [27SE]

EPA: funding, H1201, H1203 [15FE]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4875), E88 [22JA]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 7346), E1686 [19DE]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (H.R. 5415), H6200, H6201 [16JY]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), H10526 [21DE]

——— reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H1496 [8MR]

Federal budget: allocation of funds, H906 [7FE], H1106 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H1182, H1207–H1210 [15FE], H1321 [27FE], H1546 [14MR], H1659 [19MR], H3223–H3230 [13AP], H3914 [10MY]

——— impact of sequestration, H7706 [26JY]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H10274 [19DE]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H30 [9JA], H456 [17JA], H497 [18JA], H585, H586, H587 [20JA], H605 [21JA], H613, H622 [22JA], H9746, H9755 [30NO], H10092 [11DE], H10114 [12DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10475 [20DE], H10590 [22DE], E98 [25JA]

House of Representatives: implement budget and appropriations process reforms (H.R. 7191), H10321 [19DE]

——— legislative priorities, H7835 [5SE]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

——— prohibit consideration of legislation that would cut Medicare or Medicaid, H7098 [24JY]

Immigration: improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1546 [14MR]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (H.R. 7073), H9739 [29NO]

Marine Corps: recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (H. Res. 994), H6286, H6293–H6295 [17JY]

Medicaid: reform, H1422 [6MR]

Medicare: establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]

——— funding, H1422 [6MR], H1732 [21MR]

Members of Congress: condition pay on budget process and stop automatic adjustments, prohibit use of funds for first class travel, ban lobbying by former Members, and require bipartisan support to consider legislation (H.R. 5946), H4697 [24MY]

Minnesota: response to President Trump’s budget proposal, E304 [13MR]

NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives, H10284 [19DE]

Pharmaceuticals: prescription drug prices, E1325 [27SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H606 [21JA], H615, H622 [22JA], H3400 [18AP]

Social Security: State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H3914–H3918 [10MY], H4863–H4866, H4873–H4878, H4880–H4882 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], H6573 [19JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H22, H72–H75 [9JA], H94, H128, H129 [10JA], H399–H401 [16JA], H1702 [20MR], H3108 [11AP], H3352, H3353 [17AP], H5083–H5088 [12JN], H6047 [11JY], H6245 [16JY], H6585 [19JY], H7171, H7648, H7649 [25JY], E231 [27FE]

——— impact on budget deficit, H3383 [17AP]

Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, H30 [9JA], H86, H93 [10JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H616 [22JA]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction of consolidated appropriations, S5351, S5352 [25JY]

——— create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (S. 2330), S450–S452 [23JA]

——— legislative process, S564, S565 [30JA], S596, S597 [5FE], S848 [9FE], S1704 [14MR], S2448, S2450–S2452 [26AP], S2660 [15MY], S3017 [6JN], S3395 [11JN], S3974 [18JN], S4013, S4014 [19JN], S4314, S4325 [21JN], S4354, S4359, S4363 [25JN], S4380 [26JN], S4472 [27JN], S4924 [12JY], S5705 [20AU], S5808 [22AU], S6044–S6046, S6048 [6SE], S6751 [10OC], S7648 [17DE]

——— making consolidated appropriations, S1704 [14MR], S1760 [15MR], S1800 [20MR], S1858 [21MR], S1885–S1892, S1903, S1913, S1915–S1920, S1922–S1931, S1978–S1980 [22MR], S6210 [18SE]

——— making continuing, S2, S4, S5 [3JA], S27–S29, S33 [4JA], S50–S52 [8JA], S82 [9JA], S114, S116 [10JA], S144, S163–S165 [11JA], S173 [16JA], S214, S219–S223, S259, S263 [17JA], S266–S269, S275–S278, S280–S291, S303–S308 [18JA], S315–S344, S351–S355 [19JA], S359–S373, S378–S393 [20JA], S395–S428 [21JA], S429–S438 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA], S565 [30JA], S596, S597, S599, S601 [5FE], S618, S622 [6FE], S671, S672, S680, S683–S688 [7FE], S793–S797, S799, S804–S810, S812–S838 [8FE], S847–S850 [9FE], S887 [12FE], S1731, S1732 [14MR], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6213 [18SE], S7219 [29NO], S7648 [17DE], S7823, S7827, S7845, S7891, S7898, S7899, S7905 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005–S8007, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE], S8047 [27DE], S8051 [2JA]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 143), S7328, S7337 [6DE], S7382 [10DE]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions, S1705 [14MR]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (S. 918), S277 [18JA], S415 [21JA]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (S. 2339), S823 [8FE], S848 [9FE]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S33–S35 [4JA], S120 [10JA]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Commission on the National Defense Strategy for the U.S.: release of ‘‘Providing for the Common Defense—Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission’’ report, S6970–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7749–S7752, S7754, S7759 [18DE], S7852 [19DE]

Committee on Approprations (Senate): rename as Committee on Budget and Appropriations (Senate), S7648 [17DE]

——— rename as Committee on the Budget (Senate), S4473 [27JN]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

——— tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5905, S5906 [23AU]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): rename as Committee on Debt Control (Senate), S4473 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]

——— revision of budgetary allocations, aggregates, and levels, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2512 [7MY], S3978 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S453 [23JA], S793 [8FE]

——— establish biennial cycle, S1705 [14MR]

——— reform budget process and improve implementation of budget plans, S2312 [19AP], S7031–S7034 [15NO]

Deficit, S817, S827, S828, S831, S832, S834–S838 [8FE], S848 [9FE], S1888, S1913 [22MR], S2210 [17AP], S2311–S2313 [19AP], S2736–S2743, S2746 [17MY], S7413 [11DE], S7648 [17DE], S7978 [20DE]

Dept. of Defense: address issues with accounting systems in order to achieve clean audit opinions on financial statements, S4907 [11JY]

——— funding, S6971–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7750–S7752, S7759 [18DE]

——— funding through reductions in domestic priorities funding, S3965 [18JN]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S7751 [18DE]

——— making appropriations, S2742, S2746–S2748 [17MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]

——— report to Congress on audit of full financial statements, S3965 [18JN]

Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, S7758, S7759 [18DE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]

Digital Accountability and Transparency Act: implementation, S5353 [25JY]

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Trump administration, S7978 [20DE]

——— reform entitlement programs, S828 [8FE], S2742, S2745 [17MY]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (S. 2374), S7505 [12DE]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), S7370 [6DE]

——— reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, S819 [8FE], S4907 [11JY]

——— science, research, and technology programs funding, S3974 [18JN]

Federal budget: allocation of funds, S855, S856 [12FE], S891 [13FE], S1705 [14MR], S2659 [15MY], S7417 [11DE]

——— setting forth for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2736–S2743, S2745–S2748, S2769 [17MY]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), S2 [3JA], S326 [19JA], S8009–S8011 [21DE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), unanimous-consent request, S378 [20JA], S424, S425 [21JA]

Government: establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government, S4472 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]

——— include Social Security outlays and revenue totals, reexamine and justify each Federal agency’s needs and priorities, and require a GAO report on programs with spending authority or permanent appropriations, S2313 [19AP]

——— shutdown relative to budget process, S119 [10JA], S338, S352–S354 [19JA], S445, S452 [23JA], S7458, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738, S7754 [18DE], S7827 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005–S8007, S8009–S8011, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 14), S284 [18JA], S370 [20JA]

National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, S87 [9JA], S328 [19JA], S379 [20JA]

Process: reform, S7648 [17DE]

Public debt: ceiling, S822 [8FE], S1705 [14MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA], S114–S116 [10JA], S362 [20JA], S446 [23JA], S507, S508, S512–S514 [25JA], S530, S544 [29JA], S5441 [30JY], S5871 [23AU], S5961 [28AU], S6266 [24SE], S6284 [25SE]

Social Security: create a point of order against legislation that would cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid, S5490 [31JY]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, S2712 [16MY], S4258 [20JN]

Status: report, S292 [18JA], S1280–S1283 [28FE], S2113–S2117 [12AP], S3024–S3027 [6JN], S5059 [18JY], S7037 [15NO]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S100 [9JA]

——— impact on budget deficit, S1995 [9AP], S2741 [17MY]

Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), S837 [8FE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S16 [3JA], S31, S36 [4JA], S49, S75 [8JA], S342 [19JA], S374 [20JA], S6966 [14NO]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S61 [8JA]

Reports

Arizona Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) Planning Convention: Representative Gosar, E25 [10JA]

Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S293–S295 [18JA], S1280–S1283 [28FE], S2113–S2117 [12AP], S3024–S3027 [6JN], S5060–S5063 [18JY], S7038–S7042 [15NO]

Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H1437–H1440 [6MR], H9451–H9457 [30OC]

Reports filed

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2018: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–219), S1946 [22MR]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–260), S2923 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–267), S3034 [6JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–273), S3906 [13JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–279), S3982 [18JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–280), S4281 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–287), S4512 [27JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–288), S4731 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–323), S5692 [16AU]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–337), S6141 [12SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–338), S6188 [17SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–340), S6413 [1OC]

Allow Legislative Provision in Appropriations Bills That Reduces Number and Salary of Federal Officials, Compensation of Any Person, or Amounts of Money Covered in Such Bill: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 811) (H. Rept. 115–629), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 195, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 115–520), H477 [17JA]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 695, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1183) (H. Rept. 115–1090), H10509 [20DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 796) (H. Rept. 115–614), H1753 [21MR]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 734) (H. Rept. 115–551), H1074 [8FE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 727) (H. Rept. 115–547), H901 [6FE]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]

Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2276) (S. Rept. 115–331), S6028 [4SE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5415) (H. Rept. 115–823), H6262 [16JY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2019–2028: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 115–816), H6195 [13JY]

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2374) (S. Rept. 115–352), S6924 [13NO]

Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2019: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 115–710), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 115–779), H5580 [22JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 115–897), H7750 [10AU]

Statements

Bipartisan Budget Act: Executive Office of the President, H998 [8FE]

Continuing Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H600 [20JA], H895 [6FE]

Summaries

Dept. of Defense Operations Under a Continuing Resolution, S413 [21JA]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC], H3047 [26MR], H8724 [13SE]

Budget levels, H3926 [10MY]

Committee on Appropriations (House) spending authority, H3047 [26MR], H3926 [10MY], H8724 [13SE], H9087 [26SE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) spending allocations revisions, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5690 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committees of the Senate spending allocations revisions, S2513 [7MY]

Pay-as-you-go scorecard, S2513 [7MY]

Social Security budget levels, S2513 [7MY]

Spending authority for House authorizing committees, H3926 [10MY]

Testimonies

President Trump’s Budget Proposal: Eric Hallstrom, E304–E306 [13MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 104, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1892, continuing appropriations, H896 [6FE]

H. Con. Res. 116, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H2029 [22MR]

H. Res. 696, consideration of H.R. 195, continuing appropriations, H503 [18JA]

H. Res. 727, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1892, continuing appropriations, H821 [6FE]

H. Res. 734, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act, H996 [8FE]

H. Res. 787, allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 796, consideration of H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H1759 [22MR]

H. Res. 811, consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3105 [11AP]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 994, recognize Marine Corps readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk, H6293 [17JY]

H. Res. 1007, express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations, H7650 [25JY]

H. Res. 1009, express that lack of timely and predictable Dept. of Defense funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security, H7645 [25JY]

H. Res. 1010, acknowledge Air Force readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls, H7647 [25JY]

H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]

H. Res. 1183, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 695, continuing appropriations, H10477 [20DE]

H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3162 [12AP]

H.J. Res. 143, conintuing appropriations and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H9765 [6DE]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H1769–H2016 [22MR]

H.R. 5415, Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act, H6200 [16JY]

S. 2274, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, S8011 [21DE]

S. 2276, Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act, H10526 [21DE]

S. Con. Res. 33, correction in enrollment of H.R. 195, continuing appropriations, S441 [22JA], H620 [22JA]

S. Con. Res. 36, setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028, S2268–S2274 [18AP]

S. Con. Res. 37, setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028, S2274–S2279 [18AP]

S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]

BUENAFLOR, EDUARDO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E755 [1JN]

BUERKLE, ANN MARIE

Reports filed

Nomination To Be CPSC Chairman: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

Nomination to the CPSC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

BUFFALO, NY

Remarks in House

Aviation: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H29 [9JA]

Buffalo and Erie County Military Park: tribute to proposed African American Veterans Monument, H7170 [25JY]

Buffalo State, State University of New York: tribute to men’s basketball team graduating seniors, E141 [6FE]

——— tribute to women’s basketball team graduating seniors, E145 [6FE]

Dept. of State: refugee resettlement agencies funding, H10115 [12DE]

DL&W Terminal: proposal to reopen and revitalize, H6273 [17JY]

Elim Christian Fellowship: anniversary, E1571 [29NO]

Gerard Place (organization): tribute, E500 [18AP]

Gill, Liveleen M.: Asian American Physician Association of Western New York Physician of the Year award recipient, E1579 [29NO]

Peace Bridge: unveiling of plans for new port of entry, H1275 [27FE]

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center: anniversary, H3403 [18AP], E536 [25AP]

St. Patrick’s Day: observance, H1616 [15MR]

BUFFALO BILL DAYS, INC.

Remarks in House

Golden, CO, Rotary Club: Ethics in Business Award recipient, E659 [16MY]

BUFFALO STATE, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to men’s basketball team graduating seniors, E141 [6FE]

——— tribute to women’s basketball team graduating seniors, E145 [6FE]

BUFFINGTON, REX

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9658, H9659 [27NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7571 [13DE]

BUHL, ID

Remarks in Senate

Clear Springs Foods, Inc.: tribute, S2432 [25AP]

BÙI BİNH BÂN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1528 [15NO]

BUILD AMERICA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4739), H18 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4739), E8 [8JA]

BUILD THE WALL, ENFORCE THE LAW ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7059), H9430 [12OC]

BUILDING BLOCKS OF STEM ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3397), H1097–H1100 [13FE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3397) (H. Rept. 115–558), H1125 [13FE]

Texts of

H.R. 3397, provisions, H1097 [13FE]

BUILDING INNOVATION GROWTH THROUGH DATA FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (BIG DATA FOR IP) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2601), S1947 [22MR]

BUILDING OUR LARGEST DEMENTIA (BOLD) INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ALZHEIMER’S ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 2076), S7520, S7526, S7527 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4256), H2031 [22MR], H4762 [5JN], H5161 [14JN]

Enact (S. 2076), H7827 [5SE], H10282–H10286 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2076), S5878, S5879 [23AU], S7526, S7527 [12DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2076), S7241 [29NO]

Texts of

S. 2076, provisions, S8018 [21DE], H10282 [19DE]

BUILDING U.S. INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEVERAGING DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2320), S300 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2320), S571 [30JA]

Senate: legislative priorities, S512–S514 [25JA]

Texts of

S. 2320, provisions, S302 [18JA]

BUILDING UP INDEPENDENT LIVES AND DREAMS (BUILD) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5953), H4728 [24MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5953), H6005–H6007 [10JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5953) (H. Rept. 115–806), H6040 [10JY]

Texts of

H.R. 5953, provisions, H6005 [10JY]

BUKER, SHELLEY

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1396 [12OC]

BUKOVAC, ROBERT

Remarks in House

American Ambulance Association: Stars of Life Award recipient, E772 [5JN]

BULGARIA, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Holocaust: anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews, H4784 [6JN]

NATO: urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, H6272 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Human rights: express concern over use of the expression ‘‘fake news’’ by foreign leaders relative to human rights abuses in their countries, S7218 [29NO]

BULLA, EMMETT M.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1621 [10DE]

BULLARD, BRIDGETT

Remarks in House

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846 [14JN]

BULLARD, SAMUEL N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4688 [23MY]

BULLER, KATHY A.

Letters

IG Subpoena Authority Act, H9071 [26SE]

BULLHEAD CITY, AZ

Bills and resolutions

Public lands: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange (see S. 3634), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6738), H7941 [7SE]

BULLOCK, CHASEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1611 [6DE]

BULLOCK, NORMA AND ROY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E29 [10JA]

BULLOCK, STEVE (Governor of Montana)

Letters

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act, S7973 [20DE]

BULLY BULLY (organization)

Remarks in House

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to organizations for efforts to increase school safety by addressing impact of social media and bullying on students, H7167 [25JY]

BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, E1459 [26OC]

BULVIN, VELMA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1007 [12JY]

BUMPERS, VERA

Letters

First Step Act, S7916 [19DE]

BUNTING, EDWARD G., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1370 [5OC], E1475 [30OC]

BURBANK, CA

Remarks in House

Marachelian, Vicky: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E457 [13AP]

BURBRIDGE, MARK

Remarks in Senate

Iowa: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2676 [15MY]

BURCH, NILE

Addresses

Gun Control, E686 [18MY]

BURCH, WALTER (STICKY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8746 [25SE]

BURDITUS, DENISE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H540 [18JA]

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES

Bills and resolutions

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6075), H5093 [12JN]

——— impose a moratorium on the transfer or receipt of assault rifles and require agencies submit recommendations defining assault weapons and classifying firearms based on lethality (see H.R. 5286), H1608 [14MR]

——— repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws (see H.R. 5271), H1607 [14MR]

——— require an electronic, searchable database of the importation, production, shipment, receipt, sale or other disposition of firearms (see S. 2974), S2924 [24MY]

——— require State and local law enforcement agencies to promptly report loss or theft of any firearm to the National Tracing Center (see H.R. 4786), H172 [12JA]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3072), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]

Proclamations

Tribute to CJ Hyman: Representative Gowdy, E21 [10JA]

Remarks in House

Austin, TX: condemn bombings, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1530 [13MR]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Savannah Police Dept., Cann Park anti-crime operation, H3959 [15MY]

Sonoma County, CA: Petaluma Gap named as an American Viticultural Area, E749 [29MY]

Remarks in Senate

Firearms: require an electronic, searchable database of the importation, production, shipment, receipt, sale or other disposition of firearms (S. 2974), S2935 [24MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3072), S6203–S6205 [18SE]

Reports filed

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]

BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION see Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122, S5134, S5202, S5203 [23JY], S5240, S5255, S5273, S5274, S5275, S5276, S5277, S5278, S5279, S5280, S5297, S5298, S5299, S5300, S5301, S5302, S5303, S5304, S5306, S5307, S5308, S5309, S5310, S5311 [24JY], S5339, S5347, S5375, S5376, S5377, S5378, S5379, S5380, S5381, S5382, S5383, S5384, S5385, S5386, S5387, S5388, S5389, S5390 [25JY], S5429, S5430, S5431, S5432, S5433, S5434, S5435, S5436, S5437 [26JY], S5460, S5461, S5462 [30JY], S5499, S5500, S5501, S5502, S5503, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU], H6434, H6435, H6436, H6437, H6438, H6439, H6440, H6441, H6442, H6443, H6444, H6445, H6446, H6447, H6448, H6449, H6450, H6451, H6452, H6453, H6454, H6455, H6456, H6457, H6459, H6460 [17JY], H6502, H6503, H6504, H6505, H6506, H6507, H6508, H6509, H6510, H6511, H6513, H6514, H6515, H6516, H6517, H6518, H6519, H6521, H6523, H6525, H6528, H6529, H6530, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534, H6535, H6536, H6537, H6538, H6539, H6540 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6280 [17JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Alcoholic beverages: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (see S. 3060), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 5317), H1652 [15MR]

Dept. of the Interior: provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 2515), S1452 [7MR]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3073), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6147), H5283 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (see H. Res. 996), H6262 [16JY]

Federal employees: establish a demonstration program regarding background checks for certain employees (see S. 3755), S7586 [13DE]

Native Americans: extend jurisdiction of tribal courts to cover crimes involving sexual violence (see S. 3216), S4965 [16JY]

——— increase intergovernmental coordination to identify and combat human trafficking within Indian lands and of Indians (see S. 3280), S5423 [26JY]

——— increase penalties for violations of laws protecting Native American remains, funerary and sacred objects, and other cultural artifacts and move enforcement of such laws to BIA (see H.R. 6647), H7734 [31JY]

Cloture motions

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

Letters

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Erma J. Vizenor, White Earth Reservation Tribal Council, S7973 [20DE]

——— Harlan Baker, Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation, S7973 [20DE]

——— Richard McCloud, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, S7973 [20DE]

——— Steve Bullock, Governor of Montana, S7973 [20DE]

——— Tim Fox, Montana Attorney General, S7973 [20DE]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5536 [1AU], H6569 [19JY], H7894, H7895 [6SE]

Remarks in House

Alcoholic beverages: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (H.R. 5317), H8159, H8160 [12SE]

Construction account: funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6445 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: Office of Inspector General funding, H6449 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3354), H481 [18JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6270, H6272, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6497–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], E1028, E1029 [18JY], E1055 [24JY], E1066 [25JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6274–H6282 [17JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to instruct conferees, H7895 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to recommit, H6569–H6571 [19JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), Senate amendment, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: amend (S. 245), H9782–H9789 [10DE]

Minnesota: urge a Prairie Island Indian Community Land Study, E1650 [12DE]

Native Americans: extend Federal recognition to Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians (H.R. 3764), H8128, H8129 [12SE]

——— protect Northwest States tribal fishing rights in the Columbia River, H3555 [25AP]

Public safety and justice facility construction: funding, H6444 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Alcoholic beverages: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (H.R. 5317), S7141 [27NO]

Dept. of the Interior: provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (S. 2515), S6391 [28SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249, S5255, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336–S5340, S5342, S5351, S5352 [25JY], S5394, S5398–S5403, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5505 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045, S6101 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent agreement, S5112 [19JY], S5314 [24JY], S5347 [25JY], S5503 [31JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent request, S5402 [26JY]

——— making appropriations (S. 3073), S6203 [18SE]

Native Americans: extend Federal recognition to Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians (H.R. 3764), S7972–S7974 [20DE]

——— extend Federal recognition to Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians (H.R. 3764), unanimous-consent request, S7971 [20DE]

Reports filed

Bureau of Reclamation and BIA Water Project Streamlining Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4419) (H. Rept. 115–1001), H9462 [2NO]

Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 669) (H. Rept. 115–1059), H9762 [3DE]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6147) (H. Rept. 115–765), H5283 [19JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3073) (S. Rept. 115–276), S3951 [14JN]

Indian Communities’ Public Safety Services Advancements: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1953) (S. Rept. 115–433), S7584 [13DE]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 245) (H. Rept. 115–1057), H9757 [30NO]

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3764) (H. Rept. 115–928), H8106 [10SE]

Practical Reforms and Other Goals To Reinforce the Effectiveness of Self-Governance and Self-Determination (PROGRESS) for Indian Tribes Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2515) (S. Rept. 115–335), S6038 [5SE]

Remove Prohibition on Certain Alcohol Manufacturing on Indian Lands: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5317) (S. Rept. 115–363), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5317) (H. Rept. 115–703), H4728 [24MY]

Ruffey Rancheria Restoration Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 115–1087), H10509 [20DE]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 3764, Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act, H8128 [12SE]

H.R. 5317, remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands, H8159 [12SE]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

S. 245, Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act amendments, H9782–H9788 [10DE]

S. 2515, Practical Reforms and Other Goals To Reinforce the Effectiveness of Self-Governance and Self-Determination (PROGRESS) for Indian Tribes Act, S6391–S6397 [28SE]

BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

Reports filed

Nomination of William Beach To Be BLS Commissioner: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122, S5134, S5202, S5203 [23JY], S5240, S5255, S5273, S5274, S5275, S5276, S5277, S5278, S5279, S5280, S5297, S5298, S5299, S5300, S5301, S5302, S5303, S5304, S5306, S5307, S5308, S5309, S5310, S5311 [24JY], S5339, S5347, S5375, S5376, S5377, S5378, S5379, S5380, S5381, S5382, S5383, S5384, S5385, S5386, S5387, S5388, S5389, S5390 [25JY], S5429, S5430, S5431, S5432, S5433, S5434, S5435, S5436, S5437 [26JY], S5460, S5461, S5462 [30JY], S5499, S5500, S5501, S5502, S5503, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU], H6434, H6435, H6436, H6437, H6438, H6439, H6440, H6441, H6442, H6443, H6444, H6445, H6446, H6447, H6448, H6449, H6450, H6451, H6452, H6453, H6454, H6455, H6456, H6457, H6459, H6460 [17JY], H6502, H6503, H6504, H6505, H6506, H6507, H6508, H6509, H6510, H6511, H6513, H6514, H6515, H6516, H6517, H6518, H6519, H6521, H6523, H6525, H6528, H6529, H6530, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534, H6535, H6536, H6537, H6538, H6539, H6540 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6280 [17JY]

Red River: provide legal certainty for property owners along the Red River in Texas by using the gradient survey method to determine the ownership boundary between public and private land (S. 90), S7518 [12DE]

Analyses

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Arizona: withdraw certain Federal lands and interests in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties from mining and mineral leasing laws (see H.R. 6519), H7686 [25JY]

Bullhead City, AZ: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange (see S. 3634), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6738), H7941 [7SE]

California: release certain Federal land from wilderness study (see H.R. 6007), H4776 [5JN]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize recovery of cost of processing administrative protests for oil and gas lease sales, applications for permits to drill, and right of way applications by issuing filing fees for such protests (see H.R. 6087), H5152 [13JN]

——— convey certain BLM land in Cache County, UT, to Hyde Park, UT, for public purposes (see S. 2302), S168 [11JA]

——— convey certain BLM land in Daggett County, UT, to Utah for public purposes (see H.R. 6968), H9404 [28SE]

——— establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

——— protect and ensure multiple use and public access to public lands in Wyoming per request of respective counties (see H.R. 6939), H9150 [27SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3073), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6147), H5283 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (see H. Res. 996), H6262 [16JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: issue permits for recreation services on lands managed by Federal agencies (see S. 2335), S500 [24JA]

Douglas County, NV: promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for sensible development (see S. 3397), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6676), H7772 [24AU]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5133), H1340 [1MR]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (see S. 3753), S7586 [13DE]

Idaho: modify boundaries of Pole Creek Wilderness, Owyhee River Wilderness, and North Fork Owyhee River Wilderness (see S. 3480), S6277 [24SE]

La Plata County, CO: prohibit surface occupancy for purposes of mineral leasing or development on certain land (see H.R. 5744), H3885 [9MY]

Lyon County, NV: convey certain lands to Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), facilitate resolution of environmental remediation and reclamation, resolve potential U.S. liability, and promote economic development (see H.R. 5347), H1727 [20MR]

Mining and mineral resources: require a portion of revenues from new Federal mineral and geothermal leases be paid to States to supplement primary and secondary education and support institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5859), H4209 [17MY]

Montana: provide that certain wilderness study areas have been adequately studied for wilderness designation (see H.R. 5149), H1340 [1MR]

National cemeteries: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery (see S. 2414), S840 [8FE]

New Mexico: permanently reauthorize Rio Puerco Management Committee and Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program (see H.R. 4968), H974 [7FE]

Oregon: adjust eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area to facilitate fire prevention and response activities in order to protect adjacent private property (see H.R. 7387), H10511 [20DE]

Power resources: clarify authorized categorical exclusions and authorize additional categorical exclusions to streamline the oil and gas permitting process (see H.R. 6106), H5199 [14JN]

——— re-establish certain hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure rules, standards for well construction, and waste management rules (see H.R. 6768), H8107 [10SE]

——— simplify permitting process for drilling on Federal lands (see H.R. 6088), H5152 [13JN]

Public lands: improve transparency and oversight of land conveyances involving disposal or acquisition of public lands and provide protections and certainty for private landowners related to resurveying such lands (see H.R. 6682), H7776 [28AU]

——— modify procedures for issuing special recreation permits for certain public land units (see S. 3550), S6541 [4OC]

——— protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

——— reauthorize grazing advisory boards (see H.R. 7074), H9438 [19OC]

Rio Grand del Norte National Monument: designate Cerro del Yuta and Rio San Antonio Wilderness Areas (see H.R. 5600), H3505 [24AP]

San Rafael Swell Western Heritage and Historic Mining National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 2809), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5727), H3884 [9MY]

Storey County, NV: modify provisions relative to conveyance of certain public land in and around historic mining townsites (see S. 3349), S5618 [15AU]

Utah: establish San Rafael Swell Recreation Area, designate wilderness areas, and provide for certain land conveyances (see S. 3803), S7989 [20DE]

Washington County, UT: amend certain conservation plans to provide for a transportation route (see S. 3297), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5597), H3505 [24AP]

Wilderness areas: allow local Federal officials to determine the manner in which nonmotorized transportation methods may be used (see S. 2877), S2773 [17MY]

Wildfires: protect communities (see H.R. 7315), H10210 [13DE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

Letters

Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3952 [15MY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H3952 [15MY]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8140 [12SE]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5536 [1AU], H6569 [19JY], H7894, H7895 [6SE]

Remarks in House

Alaska: prohibit funding to change existing placer mining plan of operation relative to Alaska environmental mitigation, H6516 [18JY]

Black Hills National Cemetery: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for inclusion (S. 35), H3951–H3953 [15MY]

California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation and enhanced recreation opportunities (H.R. 857), H5594–H5603 [25JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities for national forest lands burned in large-scale catastrophic event, H4166, H4167 [17MY]

——— direct the payment of a portion of stewardship project timber revenues to the county in which the stewardship project occurs, H4164, H4165 [17MY]

Dept. of the Interior: Office of Inspector General funding, H6449 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3354), H481 [18JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6270, H6272, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6497–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], E1028, E1029 [18JY], E1055 [24JY], E1066 [25JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6274–H6282 [17JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to instruct conferees, H7895 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to recommit, H6569–H6571 [19JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), Senate amendment, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: report on wildfire prevention, insect infestation, and disease prevention efforts on Federal land, H4172 [17MY]

Diamond, OR: pardon owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H5666 [26JN]

Electric power: enhance reliability of electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management (H.R. 1873), H1659 [19MR]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (H.R. 3186), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

Forests: implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks, H4859 [7JN], H9745 [30NO], H10119 [12DE]

——— implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 2936), H9086 [26SE]

——— reduce risk posed by wildfires to communities and the most at-risk federally owned forests, H1752 [21MR]

Idaho: tribute to land conservation program which allows ranchers to voluntarily retire certain land grazing allotments in exchange for compensation from a third-party, E27 [10JA]

Ironwood Forest National Monument: prohibit funding, H6520, H6521 [18JY]

Montana: provide that certain wilderness study areas have been adequately studied for wilderness designation (H.R. 5149), H1380 [6MR]

National Park Service: maintenance backlog funding through reductions in BLM land acquisition funding, H6434 [17JY]

Oregon: adjust eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area to facilitate fire prevention and response activities in order to protect adjacent private property (H.R. 2075), H6067–H6069 [11JY]

Pershing County, NV: promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development (H.R. 1107), H387–H392 [16JA]

Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (H.R. 4257), H5607–H5611 [25JN]

——— prohibit funding to issue grazing leases and permits to those not in compliance with certain regulations, H6510, H6511 [18JY]

——— reform land management policies, H10424 [20DE]

Red River: provide legal certainty for property owners along the Red River in Texas by using the gradient survey method to determine the ownership boundary between public and private land, H2026 [22MR]

Trump, President: pardon of owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H6052 [11JY]

Voyageurs National Park: modify boundaries (H.R. 1350), H1520, H1521 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249, S5255, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336–S5340, S5342, S5351, S5352 [25JY], S5394, S5398–S5403, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5505 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045, S6101 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent agreement, S5112 [19JY], S5314 [24JY], S5347 [25JY], S5503 [31JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent request, S5402 [26JY]

——— making appropriations (S. 3073), S6203 [18SE]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (S. 3753), S7588 [13DE]

Forests: reduce risk posed by wildfires to communities and the most at-risk federally owned forests (S. 1991), S850 [9FE]

Oregon: adjust eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area to facilitate fire prevention and response activities in order to protect adjacent private property (H.R. 2075), S6492 [3OC]

Public buildings: relocate headquarters from Washington, DC, to a Western State (S. 1007), S1273 [28FE]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (S. 1633), S5676 [16AU]

——— reform land management policies, S7891, S7900–S7904 [19DE]

——— reform land management policies, unanimous-consent request, S7899, S7900 [19DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]

Reports filed

Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 35) (H. Rept. 115–626), H3094 [10AP]

BLM Permanent Reauthorization of Rio Puerco Management Committee and Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2249), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2249) (S. Rept. 115–405), S7274 [4DE]

BLM Small Miner Waivers From Claim Maintenance Fees After Written Receipt of Defects Is Provided to Claimant To Cure Defects or Pay Claim Maintenance Fee: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 884) (S. Rept. 115–364), S6963 [14NO]

California Desert Protection and Recreation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 32) (S. Rept. 115–421), S7356 [6DE]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 857) (S. Rept. 115–416), S7318 [5DE]

Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Redesignation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4134) (H. Rept. 115–581), H1265 [26FE]

Common Sense Permitting Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6106) (H. Rept. 115–955), H8737 [20SE]

Confirming State Land Grants for Education Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2582), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2582) (S. Rept. 115–312), S5516 [31JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6147) (H. Rept. 115–765), H5283 [19JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3073) (S. Rept. 115–276), S3951 [14JN]

Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]

Education and Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5859) (H. Rept. 115–1067), H9767 [6DE]

Emery County Public Land Management Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2809), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2809) (S. Rept. 115–440), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5727) (H. Rept. 115–1071), H9819 [10DE]

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4568) (H. Rept. 115–502), H82 [9JA]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5133) (H. Rept. 115–625), H3063 [9AP]

Helium Extraction Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3279) (S. Rept. 115–391), S7132 [27NO]

Hyde Park Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 115–527), H628 [25JA]

Lyon County Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5347) (H. Rept. 115–1002), H9462 [2NO]

Oregon Wildlands Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1548), S7356 [6DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1548) (S. Rept. 115–439), S7925 [19DE]

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 441), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 441) (S. Rept. 115–427), S7431 [11DE]

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 115–409), S7274 [4DE]

Protection and Transparency for Adjacent Landowners Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6682) (H. Rept. 115–1060), H9762 [3DE]

Recreation Not Red-Tape Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 115–1063), H9762 [3DE]

Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 90), S7240 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 90) (S. Rept. 115–426), S7431 [11DE]

Removing Barriers to Energy Independence Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6087) (H. Rept. 115–1005), H9462 [2NO]

Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6510) (H. Rept. 115–1088), H10509 [20DE]

Restoring Local Input and Access to Public Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6939) (H. Rept. 115–1092), H10509 [20DE]

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 497), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 497) (S. Rept. 115–320), S5618 [15AU]

Streamlining Permitting Efficiencies in Energy Development (SPEED) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6088) (H. Rept. 115–921), H7919 [6SE]

Udall Park Land Exchange Completion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1547) (S. Rept. 115–307), S5130 [23JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 612) (S. Rept. 115–306), S5130 [23JY]

Summaries

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 857, California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act, H5594–H5601 [25JN]

H.R. 1107, Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, H387–H391 [16JA]

H.R. 1350, Voyageurs National Park boundary modification, H1520 [13MR]

H.R. 2075, Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act, H6067 [11JY]

H.R. 3186, Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139 [12SE]

H.R. 4257, Advancing Conservation and Education Act, H5607–H5610 [25JN]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

S. 35, Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act, H3951 [15MY]

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1007), S1273 [28FE]

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3985, S4006, S4007 [18JN], S4021, S4022, S4039, S4040, S4041, S4042, S4043, S4044, S4045, S4046, S4047, S4048, S4049, S4050, S4051, S4053, S4054, S4055, S4056, S4057, S4059, S4249 [19JN], S4265, S4287, S4288, S4289, S4290, S4291, S4292 [20JN], S4325, S4329, S4333, S4334, S4335, S4336, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4350, S4351 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], H4925, H4926, H4928, H4929, H4930, H4931, H4933, H4934, H4936, H4937, H4939, H4940, H4941, H4944, H4945, H4946, H4947, H4949, H4950, H4951, H4952, H4953, H4954, H4955, H4956, H4964, H4965, H4966, H4968, H4969, H4970, H4971, H4972, H4973, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977 [7JN], H4985, H4986, H4987, H4988, H4990, H4991, H4993, H4994 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Hydroelectric power: authorize pumped storage hydropower development utilizing multiple Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs (H.R. 1967), S8034 [22DE]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

North Dakota: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir (S. 440), S6549 [4OC]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir (S. 2074), S6550 [4OC]

Public lands: facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6057 [11JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development appropriations, H5827 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions

Bullhead City, AZ: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange (see S. 3634), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6738), H7941 [7SE]

Colorado: modify terms of Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Project (see S. 3069), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6083), H5151 [13JN]

Colorado River System Conservation Program: reauthorize (see S. 2539), S1686 [13MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System and the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System (see H.R. 5073), H1220 [20FE]

——— convey Mancos Project features to the Mancos Water Conservancy District in Colorado (see S. 3613), S6924 [13NO] (see H.R. 6965), H9404 [28SE]

——— convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (see S. 3001), S3034 [6JN] (see H.R. 6040), H4979 [7JN]

——— determine feasibility of agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and flexibility in certain areas (see H.R. 6782), H8169 [12SE]

——— establish a program to facilitate the transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (see S. 2560), S1765 [15MR]

——— modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act in Nevada (see H.R. 6299), H5980 [29JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2975), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5895), H4283 [21MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN] (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1059), H8169 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Montana: establish a Federal cost share percentage for the St. Mary Storage Unit of the Milk River Project (see S. 3570), S6770 [10OC]

Native Americans: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah (see H.R. 6979), H9405 [28SE]

North Dakota: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir (see H.R. 6038), H4979 [7JN]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir (see H.R. 6039), H4979 [7JN]

Public lands: facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

——— modify procedures for issuing special recreation permits for certain public land units (see S. 3550), S6541 [4OC]

Cloture motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Letters

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8140 [12SE]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]

——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]

——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]

——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]

——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]

——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8856 [25SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8856 [25SE]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3930 [14JN], S4329 [21JN], S4890 [11JY], H4998 [8JN]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]

North Dakota: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir (S. 440), S7141 [27NO]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir (S. 2074), S7141 [27NO]

Public lands: facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), H6160 [12JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program, H8226 [13SE]

——— authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program (H.R. 434), H6450 [17JY]

——— convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (H.R. 6040), H8160–H8162 [12SE]

——— maintain annual base funding for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins fish recovery programs and require a report on implementation of those programs (H.R. 4465), H1515, H1516 [13MR]

——— modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act in Nevada (H.R. 6299), H8854–H8856 [25SE]

——— Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act administrative expenses account funding, H6449 [17JY]

Ecology and environment: environmental restoration projects funding, H4928 [7JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H4951, H4955 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], E813, E815, E816 [8JN], E832 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1059), H8181–H8184 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to recommit, H4998, H4999 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), Senate amendment, H5826 [28JN]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (H.R. 3186), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam (S. 490), H6226, H6227 [16JY]

Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

Nebraska: authorize early repayment of obligations within the Northport Irrigation District (H.R. 4689), H8144 [12SE]

North Dakota: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir (S. 440), H9480–H9482 [13NO]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir (S. 2074), H9482, H9483 [13NO]

Public lands: facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), H6154–H6162 [12JY], H6269 [17JY]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053–H6057 [11JY]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), motion to recommit, H6160 [12JY]

——— prohibit transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities if qualifying entity has recently employed senior Dept. of the Interior officials as lobbyists, H6160 [12JY]

Water: require an infrastructure needs assessment report listing major repair and rehabilitation needs at water delivery system facilities (H.R. 660), H8142–H8144 [12SE]

——— research and development programs funding, H4929 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Interior: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (S. 3001), S3036 [6JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3861 [12JN], S3864 [13JN], S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4353, S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4398 [26JN], S4501 [27JN], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116–S6118, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4886–S4891 [11JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3973 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), unanimous-consent agreement, S4265 [20JN], S4333 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], S4880 [10JY]

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam (S. 490), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam (H.R. 2122), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

Hydroelectric power: authorize pumped storage hydropower development utilizing multiple Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs (H.R. 1967), S8034, S8035 [22DE]

Nebraska: authorize early repayment of obligations within the Northport Irrigation District (H.R. 4689), S8034 [22DE]

North Dakota: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir (S. 440), S6549, S6550 [4OC]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir (S. 440), House amendment, S7141 [27NO]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir (S. 2074), S6550 [4OC]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir (S. 2074), House amendment, S7141 [27NO]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (S. 1633), S5676 [16AU]

Water: require EPA and Bureau of Reclamation agreement on administration of loan program for storage, recycling, and other water supply projects, S6744 [10OC]

Reports filed

Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 132) (S. Rept. 115–369), S7050 [15NO]

Bureau of Reclamation and BIA Water Project Streamlining Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4419) (H. Rept. 115–1001), H9462 [2NO]

Bureau of Reclamation Authorization of Early Repayment of Obligations Within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4689) (H. Rept. 115–700), H4582 [22MY]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 440), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 440) (S. Rept. 115–313), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6038) (H. Rept. 115–900), H7754 [14AU]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2074), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2074) (S. Rept. 115–314), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6039) (H. Rept. 115–901), H7754 [14AU]

Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1967) (S. Rept. 115–377), S7088 [26NO]

Bureau of Reclamation Use of Active Capacity of Colorado River Storage Project Fontenelle Reservoir in Wyoming: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 648) (S. Rept. 115–235), S2439 [25AP]

Clean Water for Rural Communities Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 685) (S. Rept. 115–373), S7050 [15NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 6040) (S. Rept. 115–362), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3001) (S. Rept. 115–359), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6040) (H. Rept. 115–911), H7781 [31AU]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2166) (S. Rept. 115–374), S7087 [26NO]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act (H.R. 4465) (H. Rept. 115–567), H1217 [16FE]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–697), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2975) (S. Rept. 115–258), S2923 [24MY]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 664) (S. Rept. 115–401), S7240 [29NO]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6299) (H. Rept. 115–971), H8883 [25SE]

New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1012) (S. Rept. 115–358), S6963 [14NO]

Reclamation Title Transfer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2560) (S. Rept. 115–395), S7189 [28NO]

Recreation Not Red-Tape Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 115–1063), H9762 [3DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]

——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]

Statements

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 985, consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act and H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6053 [11JY]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H.R. 660, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act, H8142 [12SE]

H.R. 1967, Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act, S8034 [22DE]

H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]

H.R. 3186, Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139 [12SE]

H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6155 [12JY]

H.R. 4465, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H1515 [13MR]

H.R. 4689, early repayment of Bureau of Reclamation obligations within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska, H8144 [12SE]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

H.R. 6040, Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act, H8160 [12SE]

H.R. 6299, Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act, H8854–H8856 [25SE]

S. 440, Bureau of Reclamation procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota, H9480 [13NO]

S. 490, FERC deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam extension, S4809 [28JN], H6226 [16JY]

S. 2074, Bureau of Reclamation procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota, H9482 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION AND BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS WATER PROJECT STREAMLINING ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4419) (H. Rept. 115–1001), H9462 [2NO]

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1967), S8034 [22DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1967), S8034, S8035 [22DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1967) (S. Rept. 115–377), S7088 [26NO]

Texts of

H.R. 1967, provisions, S8034 [22DE]

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION TRANSPARENCY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 660), H8142–H8144 [12SE]

Texts of

H.R. 660, provisions, H8142 [12SE]

BUREAU OF THE CENSUS related term(s) Department of Commerce

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: adjust discretionary spending limits for appropriations for 2020 decennial census (see S. 2366), S612 [5FE]

Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

——— prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H732 [30JA]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5359), H1753 [21MR]

——— provide for more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the decennial census (see H.R. 5303), H1651 [15MR]

Correctional institutions: provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H3095 [10AP]

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

Income: conduct a survey to determine income and poverty levels in the U.S. in a manner that accounts for the receipt of Federal means-tested benefits (see S. 2450), S1164 [15FE]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5518 [31JY]

Population: provide that the penalty for refusing or neglecting to answer a decennial census question shall apply only to the extent necessary to obtain information needed to enumerate the population (see H.R. 7106), H9459 [30OC]

Postal Service: prohibit closure or consolidation of any postal facility located in a ZIP code with a high rate of population growth (see H.R. 6523), H7686 [25JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3072), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]

Remarks in House

Census: impact of counting of illegal immigrants in 2020 census on congressional redistricting, H4287 [22MY], H5016–H5018 [8JN], H5497 [21JN]

——— prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (H.R. 4906), E119 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dillingham, Steven: nomination to be Bureau of the Census Director, S8054 [2JA]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3072), S6203–S6205 [18SE]

Reports filed

Dept. of Commerce Transmittal of Documents and Dept. of Justice Letter on Decision To Include a Question on Citizenship in the Decennial Census: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 877) (H. Rept. 115–705), H4728 [24MY]

Nomination of Steven Dillingham To Be Bureau of the Census Director: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6963 [14NO]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]

BURGER, MATTHEW J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7581 [13DE]

BURGESS, MELVIN T., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E974 [6JY]

BURGESS, MICHAEL C. (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

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

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6511 [18JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3660 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3660 [26AP]

Articles and editorials

Pelosi Pulled Strings To Let Dying Dallas Lawyer Baron Try Experimental Cancer Drug, Todd J. Gilman, Dallas (TX) Morning News, H1708 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H478 [17JA]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 644), H629 [25JA]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 1192), H1729 [20MR]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

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

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (see H.R. 5812), H4736 [29MY]

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

CPSC: require compliant flame mitigation devices to be use on portable fuel containers for flammable liquids (see H.R. 919), H9691 [28NO]

Crime: provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H3395 [17AP]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H5095 [12JN]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H3979 [15MY]

——— require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5336), H10337 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H4285 [21MY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H2040 [22MR]

Dept. of Justice: authorize a grant for nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to support oversight and anti-abuse education at the U.S. Olympic Committee, its national governing body, and each Paralympic sports organization (see H.R. 5252), H1542 [13MR]

——— limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (see H.R. 5336), H10337 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H6589 [19JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see H.R. 632), H9415 [2OC]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (see H.R. 6), H5151 [13JN]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H9421 [5OC]

Fair Labor Standards Act: align certain provisions with Federal disability laws and policies intended to remove societal and institutional barriers to employment opportunities for people with disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H3342 [16AP]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (see H.R. 5752), H4733 [25MY]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see H.R. 5333), H1698 [19MR]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (see H.R. 5554), H3441 [18AP]

Foreign countries: impose a fee for remittance transfers to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 1813), H3978 [15MY]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3317 [13AP]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

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

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H10104 [11DE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents (see H.R. 6190), H5649 [25JN]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9439 [19OC]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see H.R. 6195), H5649 [25JN]

——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6553), H7735 [31JY]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9092 [26SE]

Insurance: modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (see H.R. 6311), H5990 [6JY]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H7941 [7SE]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H10104 [11DE]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1729 [20MR]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H9408 [28SE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1653 [15MR]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

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

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H9152 [27SE]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of official funds for long-term vehicle leases (see H.R. 4510), H976 [7FE]

Miller, Mark E.: tribute (see H. Res. 688), H169 [11JA]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H3834 [8MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8887 [25SE]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H7871 [5SE]

Pensions: adjust single-employer benefit plan premiums (see H.R. 3596), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see H.R. 4610), H405 [16JA]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H3342 [16AP]

Presidential Medal of Freedom: affirm the power of the President to revoke medal from William H. Cosby, Jr., and provide for criminal penalties for anyone who wears or publicly displays a medal that has been revoked (see H.R. 6810), H8887 [25SE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H6464 [17JY]

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

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H7751 [10AU]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1205), H7156 [24JY]

——— replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9420 [5OC]

Sports: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions (see H.R. 6067), H5093 [12JN]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7748 [7AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Central America: redirect foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras and target it to fight systemic corruption and address driving causes of illegal immigration into the U.S. (see H. Res. 1092), H9151 [27SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs (see H.R. 5806), H3976 [15MY]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H. Con. Res. 146), H10511 [20DE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

FRS: provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), consideration (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during summer district work period (see H. Res. 1012), H6648 [23JY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

——— allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

Insurance: allow all individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market the option to purchase a lower premium copper plan (see H.R. 6050), H5020 [8JN]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), consideration (see H. Res. 1011), H6648 [23JY]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— sunset the limit on maximum rebate amount for single source drugs and innovator multiple source drugs (see H.R. 6642), H7734 [31JY]

Medicare: provide for technical amendments to Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (see H.R. 4987), H1074 [8FE]

Patents: provide that certain bad faith communications in connection with assertion of a patent are unfair or deceptive acts or practices (see H.R. 6370), H6195 [13JY]

Taxation: allow bronze and catastrophic plans in connection with health savings accounts (see H.R. 6314), H5990 [6JY]

——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (H.R. 6199), consideration (see H. Res. 1012), H6648 [23JY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), consideration (see H. Res. 1011), H6648 [23JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs (H.R. 5806), H3978 [15MY]

Insurance: allow all individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market the option to purchase a lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6050), H5021 [8JN]

Medicaid: sunset the limit on maximum rebate amount for single source drugs and innovator multiple source drugs (H.R. 6642), H7735 [31JY]

Medicare: provide for technical amendments to Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (H.R. 4987), H1075 [8FE]

Patents: provide that certain bad faith communications in connection with assertion of a patent are unfair or deceptive acts or practices (H.R. 6370), H6196 [13JY]

Taxation: allow bronze and catastrophic plans in connection with health savings accounts (H.R. 6314), H5991 [6JY]

Letters

Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Partnerhship To Amend 42 CFR Part 2 (organization), H5332 [20JN]

Motions

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

House of Representatives: hour of meeting, H5302 [20JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H10597 [27DE]

Remarks

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: anniversary, H3330 [16AP], E479• [17AP]

Appropriations: making continuing, H595 [20JA], H824 [6FE], E89• [22JA]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862, H4865, H4866, H4867 [7JN]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), H10284 [19DE]

Denton, TX: anniversary of Greater Denton Arts Council, E683• [18MY]

Denton County, TX: tribute to Denton County Chambers of Commerce, E615• [9MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292, H4293, H4299 [22MY]

Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Grant Program, H3436 [18AP]

——— authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (H.R. 4684), H5037 [12JN]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), H1238, H1239 [26FE]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), Senate amendment, H10279 [19DE]

——— develop and disseminate model training programs for substance use disorder treatment records and study patient experiences in substance use treatment programs to assess appropriate levels of privacy protections, H5335 [20JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5325, H5326, H5330, H5332, H5333 [20JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294, H5295, H5299, H5301 [20JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5335 [20JN]

——— establish a public-private partnership for purposes of identifying health care waste, fraud, and abuse (H.R. 6753), H9671, H9672 [28NO]

——— establish Military Trauma Team Placement Program and Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program, H8780 [25SE]

——— establish Military Trauma Team Placement Program and Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program (H.R. 880), H1236, H1237 [26FE]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), H1234, H1235, H1236 [26FE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), H4349, H4352, H4355 [22MY]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (H.R. 959), H6605, H6607, H6608 [23JY]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, H824 [6FE]

——— issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs, H5297 [20JN]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H824 [6FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), H10057, H10058 [11DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), Senate amendment, H10281 [19DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8780 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366, H10391 [20DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (H.R. 5385), H6600, H6601, H6602 [23JY]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 2410), H1240, H1241, H1242 [26FE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), H10052, H10053, H10054 [11DE]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (S. 2278), H10287 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6512 [18JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate certain funding for hospital care and medical services in non-departmental facilities pursuant to contracts as changes in concepts and definitions for certain budgetary purposes (H.R. 5805), H4866 [7JN]

——— Electronic Health Record Modernization Program funding, H4867 [7JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4862, H4867 [7JN]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H3432, H3433, H3436 [18AP]

——— authority of non-physician providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorders, H5297 [20JN]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1526 [13MR], H1738, H1739, H1746 [21MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1704, H1706, H1708 [20MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), motion to recommit, H1748 [21MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5380 [21JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9246 [28SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294, H5295, H5299, H5300, H5301 [20JN]

——— require FDA guidance relative to investigational drug use by eligible patients, provide liability protection for facilitators of investigational treatments and increase transparency of number of such treatments, H1748 [21MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292, H4293, H4299 [22MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862, H4867 [7JN]

EPA: prohibit compensation of employees using a special pay-scale intended for health care industry leaders, H6512 [18JY]

FAA: establish prohibitions to prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons in the national airspace system, H3661 [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3661 [26AP]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 5333), H6236 [16JY]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10366, H10391 [20DE]

——— improve expanded access program to allow patients access to experimental life-saving drugs, H4365 [22MY]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), H6242 [16JY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H824 [6FE]

Foreign aid: reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children placed in Federal custody due to immigration status, H5372 [21JN]

FRS: provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1704, H1708 [20MR]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H595 [20JA], E89• [22JA]

Haltom City, TX: anniversary of Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce, E129• [2FE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4355, H4356, H4362 [22MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292, H4293, H4299 [22MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), motion to recommit, H4365 [22MY]

——— improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), H1243, H1244 [26FE], H9673, H9674 [28NO]

——— recognize importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among Federal programs and agencies (H. Res. 443), H1244, H1245, H1246 [26FE]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (H.R. 1318), H10058, H10060, H10061 [11DE]

Health care professionals: reauthorize certain grant programs relative to health professions workforce training (H.R. 3728), H6598, H6600 [23JY]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during summer district work period (H. Res. 1012), H7100 [24JY]

——— legislative process, H4296, H4299 [22MY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H595 [20JA]

——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 787), H1704 [20MR]

——— allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (H. Res. 787), H1704 [20MR]

——— open versus restrictive rules, H4865, H4867 [7JN]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H595 [20JA]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 787), H1704 [20MR]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H5374 [21JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5371 [21JN]

——— reform, H7716–H7719 [26JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370, H5371, H5373, H5374, H5378 [21JN]

Insurance: modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), consideration (H. Res. 1011), H7095, H7098, H7099 [24JY]

——— provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility, H7100 [24JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H4862, H4867 [7JN]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), H5336 [20JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294, H5295, H5299, H5301 [20JN]

——— extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care in a home or community care setting, H10049 [11DE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10049 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, H10049 [11DE]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), H8799 [25SE]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories, H10049 [11DE]

NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority (H.R. 5002), H5038, H5039, H5040 [12JN]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), H10054, H10055, H10057 [11DE]

Providence Village, TX: tribute to Heroes Park, E733• [24MY]

Roanoke, TX: anniversary of Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce, E143• [6FE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H101 [10JA], H595 [20JA], E89• [22JA]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H4863, H4865, H4866 [7JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1262 [26FE]

Taxation: improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts, H7100 [24JY]

——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (H.R. 6199), consideration (H. Res. 1012), H7100, H7102, H7103, H7104 [24JY]

——— provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions, H7100 [24JY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), consideration (H. Res. 1011), H7095, H7098, H7099 [24JY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care, H7101 [24JY]

Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), Senate amendment, H994 [8FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to health care, H7102 [24JY]

University of North Texas: anniversary of Student Health and Wellness Center, E1379• [5OC]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: funding, H4866 [7JN]

Votes: position on missed, H620• [22JA], E89• [22JA]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

Reports filed

Allow Legislative Provision in Appropriations Bills That Reduces Number and Salary of Federal Officials, Compensation of Any Person, or Amounts of Money Covered in Such Bill: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Summer District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1012) (H. Rept. 115–861), H6648 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1011) (H. Rept. 115–860), H6648 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4456, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act and H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5797, Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care That Is Appropriate and Responsible in Its Execution (IMD CARE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1012) (H. Rept. 115–861), H6648 [23JY]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Tributes

Burgoon, Charles W., E1380• [5OC]

Bush, Barbara Pierce, H3695 [26AP]

Bush, George, H9811 [10DE]

Carpenter, Chuck, E1632• [10DE]

Chew, Mark, Jr., E517• [24AP]

Duncan, Mike, E40• [12JA]

Fox, Mark, E691• [18MY]

Gandy, James, E39• [12JA]

Garcia, David, E1704• [20DE]

Garcia, Hector F., E443• [12AP]

Gassaway, Turner F., Jr., E1009• [13JY]

Horn, Mary, E1609• [6DE]

Howell, Lee, E1010• [13JY]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H1171 [14FE]

Johnson, Vail, E1366• [5OC]

Kerbow, Russ, E1174• [24AU]

Lawrence, Hal C., III, E1531• [16NO]

Leliaert, Deborah, E685• [18MY]

McCoy, Tom, E218• [26FE]

McQueen, Effie R. Webb, E1377• [5OC]

Mitchell, Rodney T., E260• [5MR]

Salerno, Morris, Jr., E1101• [27JY]

Sams, Geraldine, E1532• [16NO]

Shafferman, Gary, E744• [25MY]

Sittonen, Johnie Mae, E452• [12AP]

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, H1705 [20MR]

Smith, Edward V., III, E446• [12AP]

Spellerberg, Shirley, E180• [13FE]

Tackett, William (Tom), E357• [21MR]

Torget, Andrew, E1376• [5OC]

Volpi, John, E1533• [16NO]

Walthall, Debra, E1176• [24AU]

BURGETT, DONALD

Bills and resolutions

Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (see H.R. 6020), H4848 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (H.R. 6020), H8248 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (H.R. 6020), S7528 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6020, Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI, H8248 [13SE]

BURGOON, CHARLES W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1380 [5OC]

BURHANUDDIN, SYEDNA MOHAMMED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1141 [10AU]

BURIEN, WA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E223 [26FE]

BURKE, AMY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1594 [3DE]

BURKE, GARANCE

Articles and editorials

Youngest Migrants Held in ‘‘Tender Age’’ Shelters, S4262 [20JN]

BURKE, LILES C.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

BURKE, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3789 [8MY]

BURKE, ROBERT J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1874 [21MR]

BURKE, VA

Remarks in House

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

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

BURKHAM, JAMES C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E71 [19JA]

BURKHOLDER, STEVE

Remarks in House

West Chamber (organization): Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]

BURLE, ABBY AND RYAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7162 [25JY]

BURLESON, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E995 [11JY]

BURLEY, ID

Remarks in Senate

High Desert Milk (business): tribute, S7429 [11DE]

BURLINGTON, NC

Remarks in House

Cox Toyota: anniversary, E1433 [19OC]

Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell: tribute, E436 [11AP]

BURLINGTON, VT

Articles and editorials

Day in the Life of a Bagel Maker, S7908–S7910 [19DE]

BURLINGTON (VT) FREE PRESS

Articles and editorials

Day in the Life of a Bagel Maker, S7908–S7910 [19DE]

BURMA, UNION OF

Bills and resolutions

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

Human rights: condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military (see S. Res. 735), S7926 [19DE]

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

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

News media: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1057), H7942 [7SE] (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

Remarks in House

Bangladesh: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (H. Res. 1169), H10142 [12DE], E1664 [13DE]

Freedom of the press: importance, H7878 [6SE]

Human rights: condemn acts of violence against Rohingya population and call on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy (H. Res. 528), H3882 [9MY]

——— condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population, H8110 [12SE]

——— condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and call for end to attacks in, and immediate restoration of humanitarian access to, the state of Rakhine (H. Con. Res. 90), H3573 [25AP]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

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

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

News media: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1057), H8110 [12SE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

Reuters (news service): call for release from prison of journalists reporting on ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and human rights violations, H1251 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Human rights: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (S. Res. 376), S489–S492 [24JA], S2304 [19AP], S5884 [23AU]

——— express concern over use of the expression ‘‘fake news’’ by foreign leaders relative to human rights abuses in their countries, S6790 [11OC]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

——— release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5884, S5911 [23AU]

Reports filed

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 1091, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees in Burma, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees, H10061 [11DE]

H. Res. 1169, promote free, fair, and credible elections in Bangladesh, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma, H10142 [12DE]

S. Res. 376, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists in Burma, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts, S468 [23JA]

S. Res. 635, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes in Burma, S6233 [18SE]

S. Res. 735, condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military, S7931 [19DE]

BURMA HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOM ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

BURMA UNIFIED THROUGH RIGOROUS MILITARY ACCOUNTABILITY (BURMA) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

BURN PITS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5671), H3746 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5671), H5798 [27JN]

BURNET, TX

Remarks in House

Bluebonnet Belle (aircraft): crash of vintage C–47 Skytrain on way to Oshkosh Air Show, H7672 [25JY]

BURNETT, JOSLYN

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E430 [11AP]

BURNHAM, JOHN C.

Articles and editorials

My Partner Dustin, H1533 [13MR]

BURNISON, MELISSA F.

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, E264 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, S1152 [15FE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S581 [30JA]

BURNS, TAMBRA

Remarks in House

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846 [14JN]

BURNSIDE, CARL

Testimonies

Dunbar High School, Fort Myers, FL, Academy for Technology Excellence, E1076 [26JY]

BURR, RICHARD (a Senator from North Carolina)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4442 [26JN], S4653, S4657, S4673, S4676 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3242 [6JN], S3329 [7JN], S3700, S3701 [11JN], S3914, S3915, S3917 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5849 [22AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5275 [24JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4283 [20JN], S4347 [21JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S442 [22JA]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S6113 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see S. 3196), S4916 [11JY]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1221 [26FE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

CBO: make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring (see S. 1746), S1339 [5MR]

Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 396), S704 [7FE]

Crime: reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S705 [7FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2837 [22MY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a task force in the International Trade Administration to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping (see S. 2427), S967 [14FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S841 [8FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: determine best available estimate of total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received (see S. 3604), S6816 [11OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect veterans from predatory home lending (see S. 2304), S168 [11JA]

District of Columbia: recognize opening of Museum of the Bible (see S. Res. 747), S8059 [2JA]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S7191 [28NO]

Elections: protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (see S. 2593), S1947 [22MR]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see S. 3381), S6038 [5SE]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1379 [6MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2879 [23MY]

Health: improve regional health care emergency preparedness and response systems (see S. 2851), S2679 [15MY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S5004 [17JY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 545), S652 [6FE]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see S. 2383), S1380 [6MR]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicare: exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see S. 1304), S348 [19JA]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 479), S4036 [19JN]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 476), S2262 [18AP]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]

Older Americans Month: designate (see S. Res. 517), S2793 [21MY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Taxation: make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see S. 2540), S1686 [13MR]

Telephones: anniversary of 9-1-1 system (see S. Res. 411), S1165 [15FE]

Transportation: ensure each State receives a fair percentage of total Federal highway funding (see S. 2403), S840 [8FE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S5584 [1AU]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S4514 [27JN]

U.S. Geological Survey: perform a nationwide survey of perfluorinated compounds (see S. 3382), S6038 [5SE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S501 [24JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 574), S4951 [12JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish a pilot program to partner with institutions of higher education and health care systems to allow special operations forces medics to earn credits toward a physician assistant degree (see S. 2668), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY]

Dept. of State: require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 3163), S4734 [28JN]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 472), S2218 [17AP]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 3153), S4733 [28JN]

IRS: establish an expedited process for removal of senior executives based on performance or misconduct (see S. 3199), S4950 [12JY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 464), S2141 [16AP]

Taxation: provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, and certain California wildfires (see S. 3648), S7051 [15NO]

Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 471), S2218 [17AP]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Albright, Alan D.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411 [26JY]

Ashe, Barry W.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S438 [22JA], S460 [23JA]

Baker, R. Stan: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Baxter, Susan Paradise: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]

Boom, Claria Horn: nomination to be district judge, S1980 [22MR], S1999 [9AP]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2565 [9MY]

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2138 [16AP], S2241 [18AP]

Broomes, John W.: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2110 [12AP]

Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]

Carson, Joel M., III: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2607 [10MY]

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5755 [21AU], S5875 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2815 [22MY]

Doughty, Terry A.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1307 [1MR]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2304 [19AP], S2338 [23AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Engelhardt, Kurt D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2464 [26AP], S2510 [7MY]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]

Goodwin, Charles B.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351 [19JA]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5411 [26JY], S5446 [30JY]

Horan, Marilyn J.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Hunt, Joseph H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S5818 [22AU]

Jennings, Rebecca Grady: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2111 [12AP]

Johnson, Lynn A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5818 [22AU], S5948 [27AU]

Jung, William F.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7210 [29NO]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7213 [29NO]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7832 [19DE]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Nalbandian, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2611 [10MY]

Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4720 [28JN], S4896 [11JY]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4933 [12JY], S4983 [17JY]

Patelunas, Isabel M. Keenan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S5819 [22AU]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2058 [11AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S438 [22JA], S447 [23JA]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4933 [12JY], S4981 [17JY]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5611 [15AU]

——— nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1274 [28FE]

Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5682 [16AU]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S1980 [22MR], S2028 [10AP]

Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2978 [5JN]

Scholer, Karen Gren: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1304 [1MR]

Scudder, Michael Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Self, Tilman E., III: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1305 [1MR]

St. Eve, Amy J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]

Summerhays, Robert R.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Sweeney, James R., II: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S850 [9FE], S867 [12FE]

Vought, Russell: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S1149 [15FE], S1233 [27FE]

Wier, Robert E.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2957 [4JN]

Williams, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Motions

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S270 [18JA]

McMahon, Robert H.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Sustainment, S6324 [26SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, S433, S435 [22JA]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5401 [26JY]

Evanina, William R.: nomination to be National Counterintelligence and Security Center Director, S7853 [19DE]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), House amendment, S178, S179 [16JA], S270 [18JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S433, S435 [22JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), unanimous-consent request, S434 [22JA]

Graham, Billy: tribute (S.J. Res. 53), S1258, S1259 [28FE]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2749 [17MY]

Intelligence services: authority to spend certain ballistic missile defense funds relative to congressional oversight, S434, S435 [22JA]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S178, S179 [16JA], S270 [18JA]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize, S5401 [26JY]

——— reauthorize (S. 896), S5799 [22AU], S5893–S5895 [23AU], S6325, S6327 [26SE]

——— reauthorize (S. 896), unanimous-consent request, S5801 [22AU], S5895 [23AU]

Madison, NC: anniversary, S2964• [4JN]

McMahon, Robert H.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Sustainment, motion to proceed, S6324 [26SE]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2303 [19AP]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, S178, S179 [16JA], S270 [18JA]

Reports filed

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3153), S4731 [28JN]

——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3153) (S. Rept. 115–298), S4916 [11JY]

Nomination of Ellen E. McCarthy To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Intelligence and Research: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S5517 [31JY]

Nomination of Gina Haspel To Be CIA Director: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Isabel M. Keenan Patelunas To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of Jason Klitenic To Be Office of the Director of National Intelligence General Counsel: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Joseph Maguire To Be National Counterterrorism Center Director: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S5517 [31JY]

Nomination of Michael G. Atkinson To Be Intelligence Community Inspector General: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Paul M. Nakasone To Be NSA Director and U.S. Cyber Command Commander: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S1946 [22MR]

Nomination of William R. Evanina To Be National Counterintelligence and Security Center Director: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S2834 [22MY]

Tributes

Kyl, Senator, S7853 [19DE]

Pollard, Matthew, S2458 [26AP]

Spangler, Clemmie D., Jr. (Dick), S5407 [26JY]

BURT, DAVID

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8787 [25SE]

BURTON, DUSTIE

Remarks in House

DAISY Foundation: Extraordinary Nurses Award recipient, E772 [5JN]

BUSBY, KEN

Letters

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, H6218 [16JY]

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, H4755 [5JN]

BUSCH, COOPER

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3825 [8MY]

BUSES see Common Carriers; Motor Vehicles

BUSH, BARBARA PIERCE

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Treasury: require $1 coins issued during 2019 to honor George Bush and issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Pierce Bush (see H.R. 7257), H10102 [11DE]

Tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP] (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

Poems

‘‘B in Bush, Raising the Bar,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E488 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3401, H3403, H3431 [18AP], H3493 [24AP], H3695–H3701 [26AP], E487 [17AP], E499 [18AP], E522 [24AP], E550 [26AP], E577 [1MY]

Tribute (H. Res. 838), H3493 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2227, S2229, S2230, S2241, S2247, S2287 [18AP]

Tribute (S. Res. 485), S2443 [25AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 838, tribute, H3493 [24AP], H3698 [26AP]

S. Res. 485, tribute, S2442 [25AP]

BUSH, EARL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S165 [11JA]

BUSH, GEORGE (41st President of the United States)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 56), S7256 [3DE]

——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of George Bush (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7256 [3DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: require $1 coins issued during 2019 to honor George Bush and issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Pierce Bush (see H.R. 7257), H10102 [11DE]

Printing: authorize printing of commemorative document in memory (see S. Con. Res. 57), S7275 [4DE]

Tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE] (see H. Res. 1167), H9763 [3DE] (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Messages

Notifying Congress of the Death of Former President George Bush: President Trump, S7255 [3DE], H9759 [3DE]

Poems

‘‘Our Tears Are Deep,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1613 [6DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 56), H9760 [3DE]

——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of George Bush (S. Con. Res. 55), H9760 [3DE]

Tribute, H5077 [12JN], H9808–H9814 [10DE], H10037 [11DE], E1605 [6DE]

Tribute (H. Res. 1172), H10082 [11DE], H10202 [13DE], E1647 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 56), S7251 [3DE]

——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of George Bush (S. Con. Res. 55), S7251 [3DE]

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Trump administration, S7978 [20DE]

Printing: authorize printing of commemorative document in memory (S. Con. Res. 57), S7298 [4DE]

Tribute, S7251, S7257 [3DE], S7259–S7273 [4DE], S7299, S7304, S7308, S7310 [5DE], S7329, S7335, S7344, S7352 [6DE], S7829 [19DE], S7981 [20DE], S8012 [21DE]

Tribute (S. Res. 715), S7322 [5DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1167, tribute, H9760 [3DE]

H. Res. 1172, tribute, H10082 [11DE]

S. Con. Res. 55, use of Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of the remains, S7257 [3DE], H9760 [3DE]

S. Con. Res. 56, Architect of the Capitol authorization to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services, S7257 [3DE], H9760 [3DE]

S. Con Res. 57, printing of commemorative document in memory, S7276 [4DE]

S. Res. 715, tribute, S7321 [5DE]

BUSH, GEORGE P.

Remarks in House

San Antonio, TX: tribute to San Antonio City Council approval of Alamo Master Plan to restore, expand grounds, and establish a museum recognizing the Alamo, E1464 [26OC]

BUSH, GEORGE W. (43d President of the United States)

Articles and editorials

How Billy Graham Changed My Life, S1264 [28FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the George W. Bush Childhood Home, Midland, TX (H.R. 3008), H9776, H9777 [10DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: historical evaluation of foreign policy, H3924 [10MY]

Reports filed

George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3008) (H. Rept. 115–616), H2040 [22MR]

Texts of

H.R. 3008, George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act, H9776 [10DE]

BUSH, JAMES R., JR.

Obituaries

Crowley (LA) Post Signal, E162 [8FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E162 [8FE]

BUSH, LAURA

Articles and editorials

Laura Bush—Separating Children From Their Parents at the Border ‘Breaks My Heart’, S4250 [19JN]

BUSIEK, DAVE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7655 [17DE]

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY related term(s) Corporations

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Trump Administration Goals and Accomplishments: Senator Alexander, S2614 [10MY]

Amendments

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7863 [19DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), consideration (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1795 [19MR], S1865 [21MR], H1301, H1302, H1304 [27FE]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1280 [27FE]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (S. 645), S7621 [13DE]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419, S1482 [7MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish business incubators program to promote economic development in Indian reservation communities (S. 607), S1963 [22MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381, S1382, S1383, S1384, S1386, S1387, S1388, S1389, S1390, S1394 [6MR], S1432, S1446, S1462, S1463, S1464, S1465, S1466, S1468, S1469, S1470, S1471, S1472, S1473, S1474, S1475, S1482, S1483, S1484, S1485, S1486, S1487, S1488, S1489, S1490, S1491, S1492, S1493, S1494, S1495, S1497, S1498, S1501, S1502, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1584, S1585, S1586, S1588, S1590, S1592, S1593, S1594, S1600, S1601, S1610, S1614 [8MR], S1635, S1636, S1637, S1639, S1640 [12MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (S. 3085), S7800, S7809, S7813 [18DE]

FERC: establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), S6031 [4SE], H8245 [13SE]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1285 [27FE]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1633 [15MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1558 [14MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1285 [27FE]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (S. 3045), S5659 [15AU]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1558 [14MR]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6076, H6082, H6086, H6087, H6088, H6089, H6090, H6092, H6093, H6094, H6095 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6062 [11JY]

FRS: provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3110 [11AP]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1623 [15MR]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3855 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6187, H6188 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6057 [11JY]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (S. 2896), S5936, S5938 [23AU]

Native Americans: provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1966, S1970 [22MR]

NIST: disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks (S. 770), H7201 [25JY]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S5937 [23AU]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: exclude privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements (S. 3004), S6193 [17SE]

SBA: expand participation in the Microloan Program (S. 526), S5072, S5073 [18JY]

——— support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (S. 3561), S7333 [6DE]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), S7617 [13DE], H10298 [19DE]

Small business: amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1558 [14MR]

Space policy: reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (S. 3277), S7966, S7995 [20DE]

Taxation: modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), S6237, S6259 [18SE], H8822 [25SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]

——— promote new business innovation (H.R. 6756), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), S615 [5FE], H992 [8FE]

Articles and editorials

Bolster the U.S. Judiciary’s Defense Against Putin’s Kleptocracy, E907 [25JN]

Companies Go Green on Their Own Steam, S5896 [23AU]

Death of an Open Internet, S1866 [21MR]

Don’t Hurt Fisheries With Dangerous Legislation, H6086 [11JY]

501 Days in Swampland, H3360–H3364 [17AP]

Foreign Dark Money Is Threatening American Democracy, S7463 [12DE]

Front Line of Climate Change—Black Sea Bass Surge Off R.I., S5053 [18JY]

Millions of People Post Comments on Federal Regulations. Many Are Fake, S6 [3JA]

Mitch McConnell’s Big Gift to the Banks, S1710 [14MR]

New Nuclear Renaissance, S1422 [7MR]

One-Stop-Shop for Private Space Exploration, H3485 [24AP]

Protecting America, Protecting Americans, H108 [10JA]

Senate Democrats Move To Revive Net Neutrality Rules—The Wrong Way, S2699 [16MY]

Trump Picks Top Koch Recipient for Secretary of State, S2443 [25AP]

Verleger—PES Bankruptcy Judge Could Inflict Lehman-Like Moment, S692 [7FE]

Warrantless Surveillance Can Continue Even if Law Expires, Officials Say, S237 [17JA]

Well-Heeled Investors Reap the Republican Tax Cut Bonanza, H1330 [27FE]

Will the FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal Grind the Internet to a Halt?, S2700 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: combat unfair trade practices affecting core seasonal industries by allowing producers to bring trade cases if they can prove illegal seasonal dumping of products by foreign producers (see S. 3510), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7015), H9414 [2OC]

——— impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see S. 3404), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6800), H8724 [13SE]

——— prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4879), H628 [25JA]

AID: establish Palestinian Partnership Fund to promote joint economic development and finance joint ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the U.S., Israel, and the Middle East (see S. 3549), S6541 [4OC] (see H.R. 7060), H9430 [12OC]

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 5480), H3208 [12AP]

Alcoholic beverages: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (see S. 3060), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 5317), H1652 [15MR]

American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 567), S4735 [28JN]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]

Antitrust policy: clarify that acquisitions that tend to create a monopsony violate certain antitrust laws (see H.R. 5630), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit consideration of spurious economic efficiencies to justify anticompetitive mergers (see H.R. 5642), H3706 [26AP]

——— restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see S. 3782), S7925 [19DE]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H1651 [15MR]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (see S. 3740), S7431 [11DE]

Armed Forces: expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (see S. 2457), S1243 [27FE]

Arms sales: modify certification and reporting requirements for sales of major defense equipment relative to which nonrecurring costs of research, development, and production are waived or reduced (see H.R. 6296), H5975 [28JN]

Aviation: allow certain persons to own and control an air carrier providing air transportation or intrastate air transportation (see H.R. 5000), H1126 [13FE]

——— require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

Bankruptcy: address reorganization of small businesses (see S. 3689), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7190), H9742 [29NO]

——— improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2518), S1452 [7MR]

——— modify venue requirements relative to bankruptcy proceedings (see S. 2282), S67 [8JA]

——— prohibit payment of bonuses to highly compensated employees and insiders of the debtor to perform services during the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6912), H9089 [26SE]

Budget: exempt Public Accounting Oversight Board funding from sequester (see S. 2817), S2623 [10MY]

——— exempt Securities Investor Protection Corp., funding from sequester (see S. 2816), S2623 [10MY]

——— exempt standard setting body designated pursuant to the Securities Act from sequester (see S. 2818), S2623 [10MY]

Buy American Act: amend relative to certain waivers and domestic content percentage requirements and provide greater transparency regarding exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4812), H477 [17JA]

——— standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]

——— strengthen requirements (see H.R. 6907), H9089 [26SE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE] (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: compel manufacturers to correct inaccurate classification data reported to Medicaid rebate program (see H.R. 5712), H3833 [8MY]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see S. 3569), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6927), H9149 [27SE]

——— modernize authority to conduct research, development, demonstration, and information programs (see H.R. 6121), H5200 [14JN]

——— prohibit from compelling a person to produce or furnish algorithmic trading source code or similar intellectual property without issuance of a subpoena (see S. 3732), S7385 [10DE]

China: direct the President to impose penalties pursuant to denial orders relative to certain Chinese telecommunications companies that are in violation of U.S. export control or sanctions laws (see H.R. 7255), H10102 [11DE]

——— prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws (see H.R. 6053), H5020 [8JN]

——— safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (see S. 2826), S2623 [10MY] (see S. 3361), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6001), H4775 [5JN]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see S. 2352), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

——— express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

Coal: establish a worker adjustment assistance program to provide assistance and job retraining for workers who have lost their jobs due to unplanned closures of coal and coal-dependent industries (see H.R. 6819), H8725 [13SE]

——— make certain improvements in laws relative to coal royalties (see H.R. 6807), H8725 [13SE]

Coast Guard: establish Blue Technology center of expertise (see H.R. 6206), H5648 [25JN]

Colleges and universities: designate institutions of higher education that provide research, data, and leadership on continuous manufacturing as National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (see H.R. 5568), H3441 [18AP]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]

——— require the FBI to create a list of foreign intelligence threats to higher education and require reporting to Dept. of Education of certain gifts from such entities (see S. 2903), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6821), H8725 [13SE]

——— support community college and industry partnerships (see S. 2390), S703 [7FE]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 5841), H4137 [16MY]

Community development: reauthorize certain regional economic and community development commissions (see S. 2508), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5325), H1697 [19MR]

Congress: prohibit Members and senior staff from buying or selling individual stocks and other investments while in office and prohibit Members from serving on corporate boards while in office (see S. 3718), S7356 [6DE]

Construction industries: require lead contractors under Federal contracts to list proposed subcontractors as part of original bid and provide notification of changes to the list and costs after contract is awarded (see H.R. 7221), H9767 [6DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority relative to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator (see S. 2702), S2261 [18AP]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR] (see H.J. Res. 132), H3095 [10AP]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H1542 [13MR]

Contracts: allow State and local governments to purchase from the Federal supply schedule (see H.R. 5972), H4729 [24MY]

——— improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (see H.R. 6762), H8107 [10SE]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to audio transmission of sound recordings in any format fixed before a certain date, establish uniform term of protection for such recordings, and permit digital preservation activities (see S. 2933), S2877 [23MY]

——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see S. 2393), S704 [7FE]

Corporations: prohibit large employers from buying back stock unless employees are paid above a certain amount and allowed to earn paid sick leave, and no executive earns more than 150 times median employee pay (see S. 3640), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7145), H9567 [16NO]

——— require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (see S. 3348), S5618 [15AU] (see H.R. 7294), H10209 [13DE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

——— increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions (see S. 2815), S2623 [10MY]

——— protect the ‘‘gig economy’’ and small businesses that operate in large part through contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation (see H.R. 5367), H1754 [21MR]

——— protect U.S. businesses from foreign companies claiming diplomatic immunity in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5116), H1333 [27FE]

Creating American Investment, Redevelopment, and Opportunity Task Force: establish (see S. 2363), S581 [30JA]

Credit: allow consumers to prohibit certain consumer reporting agencies from releasing any information in the files of those consumers (see S. 2375), S613 [5FE]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (see S. 3040), S3601 [11JN]

——— facilitate development of consumer credit services (see H.R. 6192), H5580 [22JN]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

——— improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

——— modify definition of credit sale (see H.R. 6625), H7724 [26JY]

——— prohibit distribution of checks or other negotiable instrument as part of a solicitation by a creditor for an extension of credit and limit liability of consumers in conjunction with such solicitations (see S. 3734), S7385 [10DE]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (see S. 2362), S581 [30JA]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to provide small business credit protections by informing them of data breaches and prohibiting charging for credit reports following such breaches (see S. 3633), S7050 [15NO]

——— require credit card companies to publish debt pay-down disclosures online to inform consumers about risks associated with minimum debt payment (see H.R. 6531), H7686 [25JY]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (see H. Res. 748), H1265 [26FE]

——— increase damages available for victims of trade theft, extend statute of limitations, and expand scope of economic espionage laws to encompass a broader range of offenses occurring outside of the U.S. (see S. 3743), S7509 [12DE]

DEA: clarify process for denying, revoking, or suspending a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance (see H.R. 5267), H1542 [13MR]

——— establish a national clearinghouse for all orders of controlled substances and require such orders pass through a database to identify suspicious orders and notify suppliers before orders are filled (see S. 3282), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6600), H7723 [26JY]

——— improve systems for identifying diversion of controlled substances (see S. 2837), S2643 [14MY]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (see S. 2838), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 6491), H7154 [24JY] (see H.R. 6779), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: address topsoil loss and protect drinking water from agricultural runoff (see H.R. 4892), H676 [29JA]

——— allow emerging carbon utilization technologies to access loan guarantees, research programs, and rural development loans and encourage advancement of such technologies (see S. 2997), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6457), H6588 [19JY]

——— award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5350), H1727 [20MR]

——— clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 2787), S2485 [26AP]

——— collect, integrate, and link data on impacts of covered conservation practices on enhancing crop yields, soil health, and otherwise reducing risk and improving farm and ranch profitability (see S. 2487), S1316 [1MR]

——— establish Dairy Farm Sustainability Price Loss Coverage Program (see S. 2555), S1735 [14MR]

——— further plant cultivar research, development, and commercialization (see S. 2964), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5208), H1476 [7MR]

——— improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (see S. 3360), S5759 [21AU]

——— prioritize purchase of agricultural commodities from domestically owned enterprises (see H.R. 7379), H10510 [20DE]

——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities (see S. 3113), S4343 [21JN]

——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see S. 3140), S4410 [26JN]

——— reauthorize appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program (see S. 2573), S1844 [20MR]

——— reauthorize energy programs (see S. 2619), S1947 [22MR]

——— reauthorize rural business investment program (see S. 3034), S3293 [7JN]

——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see S. 2404), S840 [8FE]

——— require producers to choose between receiving Federal crop insurance coverage or agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage (see S. 2512), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5203), H1476 [7MR]

——— support a smart agriculture industry technology roadmap (see H.R. 5449), H3094 [10AP]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (see H.R. 5093), H1266 [26FE]

——— create and maintain a MadeInAmerica.gov website (see H.R. 4970), H974 [7FE]

——— ensure ZTE Corp., compliance with all probationary conditions set forth in the settlement agreement entered into with Bureau of Industry and Security (see S. 3455), S6222 [18SE]

——— establish a task force in the International Trade Administration to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping (see S. 2427), S967 [14FE]

——— establish a working group to recommend to Congress a definition of blockchain technology (see H.R. 6913), H9089 [26SE]

——— establish clean technology consortia to enhance economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies (see S. 2612), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5387), H2040 [22MR]

——— establish Export Promotion Agency (see H.R. 5967), H4728 [24MY]

——— establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (see S. 3346), S5582 [1AU]

——— establish Rural Export Center (see S. 2995), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6150), H5284 [19JN]

——— establish SelectUSA program (see H.R. 6375), H6195 [13JY]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to certain firms adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see H.R. 6396), H6462 [17JY]

——— study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H4979 [7JN]

——— study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S2643 [14MY] (see H.R. 6031), H4979 [7JN]

——— undertake certain activities to support waterfront community revitalization and resiliency (see S. 3265), S5360 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow combat support agency personnel to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5851), H4138 [16MY]

——— establish National Defense Accelerator Network pilot program (see S. 3044), S3601 [11JN]

——— give preference to companies that employ veterans when awarding contracts for procurement of goods or services (see H.R. 5177), H1441 [6MR]

——— recognize associations of procurement technical assistance centers under certain circumstances (see H.R. 6328), H6041 [10JY]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6684), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of Education: award career pathways innovation grants to local educational agencies to encourage partnerships with businesses to help students explore a variety of career pathways (see S. 2775), S2484 [26AP]

——— establish a Career Pathway Grant Program to support partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners (see S. 2407), S840 [8FE]

——— improve accountability and protect students from bad actors in higher education, specifically in the for-profit college sector (see H.R. 7112), H9460 [30OC]

——— improve career and technical education (see S. 3129), S4369 [25JN]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (see S. 3083), S3982 [18JN]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE] (see H.R. 7303), H10210 [13DE]

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

——— establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy industry, including solar, wind, cybersecurity, and other low-carbon emissions sectors or zero-emissions sectors of the energy industry (see S. 3088), S4035 [19JN]

——— establish a small business voucher program to be used at national laboratories in any technology area (see S. 2858), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5839), H4137 [16MY]

——— establish Federal Smart Building Program (see S. 2447), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5069), H1217 [16FE]

——— establish the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board (see S. 2449), S1164 [15FE]

——— improve process authorizing transfer of civilian nuclear commerce technology and assistance (see H.R. 6351), H6173 [12JY]

——— promote national security and jobs through use of natural gas to fuel heavy-duty trucks and fleet vehicles (see H.R. 5959), H4728 [24MY]

——— provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 3495), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide for consideration of energy storage systems by electric utilities as part of a supply side resource process (see H.R. 7311), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide for study and evaluation of net metering, which allows consumers and businesses who generate their own electricity to be compensated for energy they provide to the electric grid (see S. 2747), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 5615), H3574 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: clarify intent, enhance integrity, and protect and expand 340B discount drug program to meet the needs of the opioid drug crisis (see H.R. 6071), H5093 [12JN]

——— develop a list of public health crises and require manufacturers of products contributing to such crises to develop, maintain, and update a plan to mitigate effects of such products on public health (see H.R. 6481), H7154 [24JY]

——— ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

——— establish a public-private partnership for purposes of identifying health care waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 6753), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish health insurance Federal invisible risk sharing program (see H.R. 7003), H9406 [28SE]

——— establish reference prices for prescription drugs and require drug companies to offer drugs at such prices as condition of participation in Federal health programs (see S. 3680), S7241 [29NO]

——— include additional covered recipients for transparency reports required of manufacturers of opioids (see S. 3565), S6770 [10OC]

——— prevent surprise medical billing practices (see S. 3592), S6815 [11OC]

——— prohibit price gouging in the sale of drugs by requiring pharmaceutical companies to provide justification for price increases and penalize such companies if increases are deemed unreasonable (see S. 3754), S7586 [13DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow issuance of binding operational directives to remove compromised software from Federal networks without providing prior notice to affected private entities (see S. 2743), S2391 [24AP]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see S. 3706), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6400), H6463 [17JY]

——— implement certain requirements for information relative to supply chain risk (see H.R. 6430), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (see S. 3182), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5733), H3885 [9MY]

——— streamline Federal contractor fitness determinations (see H.R. 6374), H6195 [13JY]

——— transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives on information produced and disseminated relative to cybersecurity threats posed by ZTE Corp., headquartered in China (see H. Res. 898), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of HUD: clarify applicability of the Fair Housing Act to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (see H.R. 5724), H3884 [9MY]

——— provide funding under Community Development Block Grant Program for local governments to digitize and make available online information on violations of housing construction, building, and safety codes (see H.R. 5704), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice: assess usefulness of Bank Secrecy Act reporting (see H.R. 6851), H8738 [20SE]

——— convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment (see H.R. 7370), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Labor: address needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies (see S. 3784), S7925 [19DE]

——— award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 4942), H901 [6FE]

——— clarify definition of employee relative to direct sellers under Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 7029), H9414 [2OC]

——— establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (see H.R. 5892), H4284 [21MY]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H1501 [8MR]

——— prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into such covenants (see S. 2782), S2485 [26AP]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (see S. 3802), S7989 [20DE]

——— promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see S. 3061), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6099), H5152 [13JN]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors through certain partnerships (see S. 3082), S3982 [18JN]

——— provide grants to State-recognized or federally recognized apprenticeship programs to support expansion, awareness, and prestige of such programs (see H.R. 6425), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H1441 [6MR]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to certain workers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see S. 3289), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6395), H6462 [17JY]

——— remove certain restrictions on advertising and public relations by allowing workforce development boards to use Federal resources to advertise their services (see H.R. 5880), H4242 [18MY]

——— support development of pre-apprenticeship programs in building and construction trades that serve underrepresented populations, including individuals from low income and rural areas (see H.R. 6820), H8725 [13SE]

Dept. of the Interior: extend moratorium on oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 5014), H1177 [14FE]

——— modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5753), H3928 [10MY]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4770), H168 [11JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Mid-Atlantic States (see H.R. 6008), H4776 [5JN]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see S. 2292), S138 [10JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see S. 2298), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4774), H168 [11JA]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: conduct study to identify disparities between communities in auto insurance costs and payout amounts based on predominant racial makeup of such communities (see H.R. 4885), H629 [25JA]

——— establish the STEM Education and Training Account (see H.R. 7353), H10336 [19DE]

——— report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (see S. 2353), S549 [29JA]

——— report on tax compliance relative to non-employer business income (see S. 3097), S4281 [20JN]

——— streamline requirements for currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6892), H8884 [25SE]

——— take more prominent role in coordinating U.S. anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing policy and examinations (see H.R. 6858), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6850), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports and improve sharing of suspicious activity reports to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6068), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance rail safety and provide for safe and covered transport of materials in railroad cars (see H.R. 6497), H7155 [24JY]

——— establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S3760 [12JN]

——— establish grant program for the relocation of certain liquified petroleum gas storage facilities away from homes, schools, and other sensitive locations (see H.R. 6489), H7154 [24JY]

——— improve consumer protections for customers of air ambulance operators (see S. 2812), S2623 [10MY]

——— improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports (see S. 3273), S5360 [25JY]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S2877 [23MY]

——— promulgate regulations to protect airline consumers in the case of cancelled flights (see S. 3156), S4733 [28JN]

——— require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement national employer notification service (see S. 3603), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6518), H7686 [25JY]

——— require large ticket agents to adopt minimum customer service standards for purchase of airfares and related passenger air transportation services (see S. 3183), S4843 [9JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (see S. 3737), S7431 [11DE] (see H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]

——— improve procurement practices (see S. 3794), S7926 [19DE]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: draft disclosures describing the rights and liabilities of customers of domestic care services and require such services to provide such disclosures in their contracts (see H.R. 5577), H3448 [19AP]

Disabled: protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 5004), H1126 [13FE]

District of Columbia: authorize to enter into multi-year agreements to carry out certain public-private partnership projects and make payments for termination costs under such agreements in any fiscal year (see H.R. 7020), H9414 [2OC]

Drugs: encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections (see S. 3787), S7926 [19DE]

——— enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing ability of Dept. of Justice and FTC to enforce existing antitrust laws relative to biologic and biosimilar products (see H.R. 6478), H6649 [23JY]

——— impose a fee on opioid manufacturers to fund an increase in drug addiction treatment capacity (see S. 3711), S7319 [5DE]

——— improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (see H.R. 4779), H168 [11JA]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H.R. 6576), H7722 [26JY]

——— require retail sellers of opioids to verify identity of prospective purchaser and enter certain information about purchase into respective State’s prescription drug monitoring system (see H.R. 5219), H1501 [8MR]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]

——— study and report on policy and regulatory changes that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic (see H.R. 5914), H4583 [22MY]

——— urge action to increase equity within the legal cannabis marketplace (see H. Res. 943), H5200 [14JN]

Economic Development Administration: terminate (see H.R. 6023), H4848 [6JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Education: provide loan forgiveness to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers and tax credits for STEM school supplies, and incentivize STEM hiring practices (see H.R. 5962), H4728 [24MY]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]

——— expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

——— prohibit establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see S. 2939), S2877 [23MY]

——— require information sharing relative to ownership of election service providers (see S. 3572), S6815 [11OC]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see S. 3573), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 6449), H6588 [19JY]

Employment: advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 6623), H7724 [26JY]

——— allow employers to offer short-term savings accounts with automatic contribution arrangements for financial emergencies (see S. 3218), S5003 [17JY]

——— carry out pilot programs to improve skills and job training (see H.R. 5018), H1177 [14FE]

——— ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees (see H.R. 6189), H5506 [21JN]

——— extend age discrimination protections to additional employees (see H.R. 6811), H8725 [13SE]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (see S. 2480), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 5632), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of illegality of such covenants (see H.R. 5631), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

——— provide for a program that employs pay-for-performance financing for workforce development projects (see S. 3601), S6816 [11OC]

——— provide for E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation (see S. 3386), S5932 [23AU]

——— recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H974 [7FE]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2994), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP] (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— ensure phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons manufacturing to support next-generation technologies (see S. 2448), S1164 [15FE]

——— establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (see S. 3779), S7925 [19DE]

——— provide regulatory relief to alternative fuel producers, automobile manufacturers, and consumers to allow for fuel choice options (see S. 3761), S7656 [17DE]

——— reallocate renewable fuel obligation of certain exempted small refineries to other refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers (see H.R. 6731), H7941 [7SE]

——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 7347), H10336 [19DE]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

——— impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6384), H6262 [16JY]

——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see S. 3229), S5066 [18JY]

——— reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H7724 [26JY]

European Union: reaffirm trade and investment partnership with the U.S. is critical to economic and national security, prioritize fair trade, and support and make permanent the exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs (see H. Res. 810), H3059 [5AP]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5701), H3833 [8MY]

——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools (see S. 2792), S2517 [7MY]

——— prioritize reduction in noise pollution in air commerce (see H.R. 6558), H7721 [26JY]

——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (see H.R. 5346), H1727 [20MR]

——— require air carriers to disclose date and location of most recent aircraft maintenance (see S. 3026), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6028), H4979 [7JN]

Fab Foundation: provide a Federal charter for the National Fab Lab Network, a network of digital fabrication facilities providing community access to advanced manufacturing tools (see S. 2752), S2440 [25AP] (see H.R. 4948), H901 [6FE]

Families and domestic relations: repeal certain limits on leave for a husband and wife employed by the same employer (see S. 3593), S6815 [11OC]

FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 6145), H5284 [19JN]

FCC: allow telecommunications carriers to use high cost universal service support to aid in restoration of telecommunications capabilities in areas which have been declared a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4832), H552 [18JA]

——— clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see S. 3078), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6026), H4979 [7JN]

——— conduct an annual inquiry on availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts (see H.R. 4876), H624 [22JA]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 131), H3052 [29MR]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (H.J. Res. 129), consideration (see H. Res. 873), H3782 [7MY]

——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see S. 2705), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5573), H3441 [18AP]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H901 [6FE]

——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see S. 3149), S4512 [27JN] (see S. 3655), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 7392), H10586 [21DE]

——— issue merger review decisions on transfer of control or assignment of any license or authorization expeditiously (see S. 2847), S2679 [15MY]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

——— prohibit debt collectors from making robocalls to individuals’ cell phones (see H.R. 5633), H3705 [26AP]

——— promote competition to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see H.R. 4814), H477 [17JA]

——— provide for a moratorium on telephone number reassignment after a disaster declaration (see H.R. 7131), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide for carriage of certain television broadcast stations (see H.R. 6954), H9150 [27SE]

——— reduce number of unlawful robocalls and unlawful spoofed calls received by consumers (see H.R. 7151), H9568 [16NO]

——— repeal certain television carriage, retransmission, and ownership regulations (see H.R. 6465), H6648 [23JY]

——— require approval or denial of a license transfer application within a certain number of days of submission (see H.R. 7365), H10510 [20DE]

——— require continued application of certain local broadcasting requirements to licensees even if such licensees change from a very high frequency station to an ultra high frequency station (see S. 3632), S7050 [15NO]

——— require telecommunications carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see S. 2973), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5983), H4732 [25MY]

FCC/FTC: establish a joint robocaller bounty pilot program (see H.R. 7343), H10336 [19DE]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (see S. 3155), S4733 [28JN]

——— encourage development of priority antimicrobial products through award of a transferable exclusivity extension period (see H.R. 6294), H5975 [28JN]

——— ensure valid generic drugs may enter the market by removing generic drug exclusivity period from any generic company that enters into pay-for-delay settlements with brand-name drug manufacturers (see S. 2476), S1286 [28FE]

——— establish Prescription Drug and Medical Device Price Review Board (see H.R. 5739), H3885 [9MY]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5782), H3935 [11MY]

——— prevent inter partes review process for challenging patents from diminishing competition in the pharmaceutical industry and provide incentives for drug innovation (see S. 3738), S7431 [11DE] (see H.R. 7251), H10102 [11DE]

——— provide greater oversight over advertising and other promotion materials for opioid drugs to ensure that such materials do not mislead consumers and exacerbate existing crisis (see S. 3420), S6059 [6SE]

——— provide that labeling of certain single ingredient foods is not required to include the term ‘‘added sugar’’ (see H.R. 6634), H7724 [26JY]

——— require label of drugs with an increased risk of suicide or depression to prominently detail those side effects (see H.R. 6717), H7919 [6SE]

——— require manufacturers of drugs to post names of countries in which their drugs are manufactured on their Internet websites (see S. 3105), S4343 [21JN]

——— require risk evaluation and mitigation strategy communication plans provide information on State and Federal regulation of controlled substances including the option to partially fill a prescription (see S. 2608), S1947 [22MR]

——— shorten exclusivity period for brand name biological products (see H.R. 6577), H7722 [26JY]

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

——— exclude affiliates and subsidiaries of insured depository institutions in the definition of deposit broker (see H.R. 6158), H5362 [20JN]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (see S. 3085), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 7327), H10335 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7346), H10336 [19DE]

——— improve approval process for applications to install communications technology on Federal property (see H.R. 4802), H403 [16JA] (see H.R. 4847), H581 [19JA]

——— prohibit any Federal payment for lodging, events, food, or other travel expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President, Vice President, or Cabinet members (see H.R. 5304), H1651 [15MR]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see S. 2391), S704 [7FE] (see H.R. 4747), H82 [9JA]

——— promote communications facilities deployment on Federal property (see H.R. 4795), H403 [16JA]

——— provide for appropriate use of bridge contracts in Federal procurement (see S. 2413), S840 [8FE]

——— report on expenditures for advertising contracts with small disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women (see H.R. 7215), H9763 [3DE]

——— require certain contractors to meet a requirement relative to registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 6693), H7781 [31AU]

——— require certain financial regulators to carry out independent study of regulated entities’ processes for allowing third parties to access consumer-authorized financial data (see H.R. 6789), H8170 [12SE]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6686), H7776 [28AU]

——— require publication of annual reports required under ‘‘Buy American Hire American’’ Executive order (see S. 3006), S3034 [6JN]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H1333 [27FE]

Federal employees: provide a corporate responsibility investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see S. 3244), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 6452), H6588 [19JY]

——— provide for investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan that does not include investment in any fossil fuel companies (see S. 3424), S6059 [6SE]

Federal Maritime Commission: provide statutory authority for Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services and increase public awareness and understanding of ocean shipping services agreements and such Office (see H.R. 6303), H5986 [3JY]

FEMA: carry out a pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see S. 2701), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5569), H3441 [18AP]

——— establish a contractor review process for vendors seeking disaster response contracts (see H.R. 4995), H1074 [8FE]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.: establish a relief fund to provide investors with the full value of unpaid arbitration awards issued against regulated brokers or brokerage firms (see S. 2499), S1378 [6MR]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks and financial service companies in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see S. 3542), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7006), H9406 [28SE] (see H.R. 7383), H10510 [20DE]

——— amend laws relative to sharing of suspicious activity reports within a financial group (see H.R. 6853), H8738 [20SE]

——— clarify treatment of shareholder claims arising from appointment of a conservator or receiver for certain depository institutions (see H.R. 7323), H10269 [17DE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

——— establish exemption from credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users so that U.S. companies are not disadvantaged (see H.R. 5323), H1697 [19MR]

——— exempt certain small entities dealing in foreign exchange that serve small- and medium-sized businesses from certain capital and margin requirements (see S. 2428), S967 [14FE] (see H.R. 6162), H5362 [20JN]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

——— permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (see S. 2361), S581 [30JA]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (see S. 3045), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 5783), H3935 [11MY]

——— provide national standard for data security and breach notification on behalf of all consumers (see H.R. 6743), H7941 [7SE]

——— reform living will process (see S. 3070), S3951 [14JN]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4746), H82 [9JA]

——— stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (see S. 2544), S1735 [14MR]

——— update exception for certain annual notices (see S. 3164), S4734 [28JN]

Financial literacy: improve for secondary school students (see S. 3745), S7509 [12DE]

Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and gun trafficking (see S. 2502), S1378 [6MR]

——— ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6075), H5093 [12JN]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System procedures for firearm transfers by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers and report on default firearm transfers (see H.R. 7027), H9414 [2OC]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see S. 2627), S1948 [22MR] (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit sale, acquisition, distribution, or import of certain firearms or ammunition parts, prohibit certain marketing or advertising of such parts, and require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 7115), H9462 [2NO]

——— require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 7274), H10169 [12DE]

——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 6624), H7724 [26JY]

Fish and fishing: provide fisheries disaster relief for commercial fishery failures that are due to certain tariffs imposed by other countries (see H.R. 6528), H7686 [25JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (see H. Res. 965), H5748 [26JN]

Flagstaff, AZ: remove Federal reversion interest in certain non-Federal land owned by Win Oil Co., Inc., to unencumber the title and allow for economic development (see H.R. 7244), H9820 [10DE]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (see S. 3068), S3951 [14JN]

Foreign countries: foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support American business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy (see H.R. 7153), H9568 [16NO]

——— prohibit boycotting of countries friendly to the U.S. (see H.R. 6095), H5152 [13JN]

Foreign Service: allow officers to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5167), H1372 [5MR]

Foreign trade: limit increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and European Union and improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security (see S. 3230), S5066 [18JY]

——— provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H1608 [14MR] (see H.R. 5760), H3929 [10MY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see S. 3013), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6337), H6111 [11JY]

——— require congressional approval of certain trade remedies including tariffs (see H.R. 6923), H9089 [26SE]

——— require that any trade agreement eligible for expedited consideration by Congress include requirements relative to paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production methods (see S. 2566), S1765 [15MR]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S2835 [22MY]

FRS: modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (see H.R. 5059), H1212 [15FE]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (see H.R. 4790), H172 [12JA]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), consideration (see H. Res. 811), H3094 [10AP]

——— provide relief from Volcker rule prohibiting the conduct of certain investment activities for community banks (see H.R. 5659), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (see H. Res. 780), H1607 [14MR]

FTC: codify ban on confessions of judgment in law in consumer loan contracts and expand such ban to provide protections to small businesses (see S. 3717), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7354), H10336 [19DE]

——— eliminate common carrier exemption for telecommunications companies in order to allow investigation of companies that enable illegal robocalling (see S. 3668), S7190 [28NO]

——— establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

——— establish Office of Cybersecurity to provide oversight of data security at credit reporting agencies (see S. 2289), S138 [10JA]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (see S. 2847), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 5645), H3741 [27AP]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5930), H4692 [23MY]

——— implement and enforce Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act relative to certain common carriers (see H.R. 6943), H9150 [27SE]

——— permit voluntary economic activity by limiting enforcement of antitrust laws (see S. 2491), S1338 [5MR]

——— prohibit circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products (see S. 3639), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7160), H9568 [16NO]

——— prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

——— prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility (see H.R. 5502), H3209 [12AP]

——— prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see S. 3), S7256 [3DE]

——— promulgate regulations relative to sensitive personal information or behavioral data (see H.R. 6864), H8742 [24SE]

——— protect privacy of users of social media and other online platforms (see S. 2728), S2342 [23AP]

——— require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information (see H.R. 6548), H7721 [26JY]

——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (see S. 2640), S2040 [10AP]

——— review and revise standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that consumer reporting agencies and service providers maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats (see H.R. 5166), H1372 [5MR]

GAO: conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (see S. 3179), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6069), H5093 [12JN]

——— report on compliance of contracting agencies with subcontracting plans and subcontracting goals under the Small Business Act (see H.R. 5144), H1340 [1MR]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (see H.R. 4979), H1074 [8FE]

Government regulations: provide a safe harbor from licensing and registration for certain non-controlling blockchain developers and providers of blockchain services (see H.R. 6974), H9405 [28SE]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

GSA: establish BuyAmerican.gov website to collect and display information on Federal agencies’ requests for Buy American Act waivers (see S. 2284), S110 [9JA]

——— prohibit from awarding contracts to certain insured depository institutions that avoid doing business with certain companies that are engaged in lawful commerce based solely on social policy (see S. 3539), S6438 [2OC]

Guam: allow the Governor to determine need for temporary nonimmigrant workers (see H.R. 6480), H7154 [24JY]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 6763), H8107 [10SE]

Health: promote transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4808), H403 [16JA]

Healthy Food Financing Initiative: reauthorize (see H.R. 5017), H1177 [14FE]

Hemp History Week: designate (see S. Res. 532), S2991 [5JN]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7758 [21AU]

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

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6040 [10JY]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program (see H.R. 6536), H7687 [25JY]

——— expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (see S. 2466), S1286 [28FE]

——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see S. 2293), S167 [11JA] (see H.R. 4777), H168 [11JA]

——— modify H-2B nonimmigrant returning worker exemption (see S. 3125), S4368 [25JN]

——— prioritize the allocation of H-2B work visas for States with low unemployment rates (see S. 2972), S2924 [24MY]

Information technology: clarify regulation of electronic records, signatures, and contracts created, stored, or secured on or through a blockchain and provide standards on legality and enforceability of such documents (see H.R. 7002), H9406 [28SE]

——— create registry of Federal assets on which a communications facility or communications infrastructure could be constructed to address lack of broadband Internet access in rural areas (see H.R. 4798), H403 [16JA]

——— encourage edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include certain data protections in their policies (see H. Res. 1039), H7734 [31JY]

——— ensure Federal funds for construction or acquisition of broadband facilities are not spent in areas where sufficient broadband is already offered or where network deployment is already funded (see H. Res. 690), H169 [11JA]

——— preempt State and local encryption laws to ensure a uniform, national policy for the interstate issue of encryption technology (see H.R. 6044), H4980 [7JN]

——— prioritize development of and support for blockchain technology and digital currencies and prevent and condemn illicit use of such technology (see H. Res. 1102), H9406 [28SE]

——— support research and development of blockchain technology and provide for a thoughtful and innovation-friendly regulatory approach (see H. Res. 1108), H9406 [28SE]

Ingalls Shipbuilding (company): anniversary (see S. Res. 673), S6816 [11OC]

Insurance: clarify definition of nonadmitted insurer to expressly exclude a captive insurance company (see H.R. 7133), H9525 [14NO]

——— expand types of commercial insurance authorized for risk retention groups serving nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 6292), H5975 [28JN]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1372 [5MR]

——— increase accountability of insurance companies, strengthen consumer protections, and improve quality and affordability of health insurance (see S. 2582), S1875 [21MR]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2303), S168 [11JA]

Internet: protect victims by providing for the expeditious removal of nonconsensual sexually intimate imagery and encourage responsible practices by online service providers (see H.R. 6917), H9089 [26SE]

Interstate commerce: regulate certain State impositions on interstate commerce by prohibiting imposition of sales taxes on individuals with no physical presence in the taxing State (see S. 3180), S4734 [28JN]

Investments: reform the private retirement system by establishing USA Retirement Funds (see H.R. 7148), H9567 [16NO]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see S. 3516), S6342 [26SE] (see H.R. 5132), H1340 [1MR]

IRS: repeal authority to contract with private debt collection agencies to collect unpaid taxes (see S. 2425), S967 [14FE]

ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (see S. 3266), S5360 [25JY]

Labeling: make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate labeling of products made in the U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4923), H782 [5FE]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor unions: clarify term labor organization (see H.R. 5665), H3741 [27AP]

——— ensure labor organization transparency and accountability (see H.R. 5230), H1501 [8MR]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations and payment of dues or fees to such organizations for nonrepresentational activity (see H.R. 6544), H7720 [26JY]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: recognize accomplishments and economic contributions of LGBT entrepreneurs and small business owners (see H. Res. 969), H5749 [26JN]

Li Ka-shing: tribute (see S. Res. 520), S2878 [23MY]

Lobbyists: prohibit former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Members of Congress, and other executive branch officers from lobbying and prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts to former elected officials (see H.R. 5289), H1608 [14MR]

——— require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (see S. 2896), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 7104), H9459 [30OC]

Marketplace Fairness Act: declare enactment would harm the economy by creating an online sales tax that would create undue burden on small businesses and entrepreneurs and provide no benefit to States without sales taxes (see S. Res. 433), S1686 [13MR]

Medicaid: prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (see S. 3702), S7275 [4DE] (see H.R. 7223), H9767 [6DE]

Medicare: establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2262 [18AP] (see H.R. 6117), H5200 [14JN]

——— exempt from certain criminal penalties the offering and use of certain pharmaceutical manufacturer copayment coupons to waive or reduce cost-sharing otherwise applied under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 6488), H7154 [24JY]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 6431), H6557 [18JY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to determine covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6574), H7722 [26JY]

——— require drug manufacturers to pay a rebate for certain drugs if the price of such drugs increases faster than inflation (see H.R. 5150), H1340 [1MR]

——— require drug price concessions, incentive payments, and adjustments to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D (see H.R. 5958), H4728 [24MY]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (see S. 3327), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 5676), H3749 [3MY]

Members of Congress: prohibit from buying or selling individual securities (see S. 3451), S6189 [17SE]

——— require disclosure of business ties with foreign entities (see H.R. 5469), H3146 [11AP]

——— require timely filing of reports on transactions in stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities (see H.R. 5458), H3095 [10AP]

Minimum wage: provide consequences to States that reduce their State minimum wage and redirect Federal funding to those States to the neediest localities (see H.R. 7374), H10510 [20DE]

Money: define the dollar as a fixed weight of gold (see H.R. 5404), H2041 [22MR]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 3214), S4965 [16JY] (see H.R. 5904), H4582 [22MY]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (see S. 3324), S5582 [1AU]

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board: increase transparency (see H.R. 5614), H3574 [25AP]

NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (see H.R. 5345), H1727 [20MR]

——— extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (see S. 7), S7132 [27NO] (see H.R. 7265), H10168 [12DE]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 657), S6356 [27SE] (see H. Res. 1065), H8726 [13SE]

National Business Traveler Day: designate (see H. Res. 836), H3452 [23AP]

National Employee Ownership Month: designate (see S. Res. 665), S6438 [2OC]

National Fishing and Boating Week: designate (see H. Res. 871), H3782 [7MY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: enhance reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers on accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries and make vehicle safety information publicly available (see S. 3344), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 7192), H9742 [29NO]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see S. Res. 418), S1287 [28FE] (see H. Res. 756), H1334 [27FE]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish (see S. 2806), S2594 [9MY]

National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 498), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP] (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: carry out activities relative to development and maintenance of a broadband inventory map to assist rural broadband development (see H.R. 4810), H477 [17JA]

——— establish an inventory of Federal assets to provide information to entities that construct or operate communications facilities or provide communications service (see H.R. 4839), H553 [18JA]

——— make grants to establish or expand Internet exchange facilities to improve broadband infrastructure in rural areas (see H.R. 4817), H478 [17JA]

National Travel and Tourism Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 534), S2991 [5JN]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 977), H5976 [28JN]

National Women’s Small Business Month: observance (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6223 [18SE]

——— observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

Native Americans: restore opportunity for tribal economic development by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on terms that are equal and fair (see H.R. 4985), H1074 [8FE]

Natural resources: recognize that national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters contribute greatly to our economic and physical well being and can be further improved by public-private partnerships (see H. Res. 794), H1754 [21MR]

News media: provide a temporary safe harbor from antitrust laws for publishers of online content to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms about terms on which their content may be distributed (see H.R. 5190), H1475 [7MR]

NIST: allow State Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnerships to award grants to small and medium sized manufacturers for purposes of training new workers to replace departing experienced workers (see S. 3126), S4369 [25JN] (see S. 3778), S7925 [19DE]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2810), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5728), H3884 [9MY]

——— permit employers to unilaterally cease to deduct from employees’ paychecks dues owed to a labor organization when the agreement establishing such a deduction expires and allow employees to cancel such deductions (see H.R. 6412), H6463 [17JY]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (see S. 2511), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5196), H1476 [7MR]

NSF: develop an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) course to support commercialization-ready innovation companies (see S. 9), S7132 [27NO] (see H.R. 5086), H1265 [26FE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see S. 2621), S1948 [22MR]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: permit the public to submit comments on trade agreement negotiations through the Internet (see S. 2310), S187 [16JA]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3757), S7586 [13DE]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 395), S704 [7FE]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small businesses (see H.R. 5337), H1727 [20MR]

——— establish accelerated payments applicable to Dept. of Defense contracts with certain small businesses (see S. 2893), S2835 [22MY]

OSHA: require immediate notification to an employer of a penalty, prohibit public notice of such citation for a certain period, and require public notice when an employer successfully contests any proposed penalty (see H.R. 5870), H4209 [17MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: support public awareness of importance of trademarks, including goals and ideals of National Trademark Exposition (see S. Res. 580), S5066 [18JY]

Patents: amend laws relative to actions for patent infringement (see H.R. 7036), H9419 [5OC]

——— include exclusive economic zone as part of U.S. for patent infringement (see H.R. 7201), H9743 [29NO]

——— prohibit avoidance of drug patent reviews regardless of sovereign immunity claims facilitated by the transfer of patents to Indian tribes (see S. 2514), S1452 [7MR]

——— provide that certain bad faith communications in connection with assertion of a patent are unfair or deceptive acts or practices (see H.R. 6370), H6195 [13JY]

——— restore patent rights to inventors (see H.R. 6557), H7721 [26JY]

——— strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 5963), H4728 [24MY]

——— ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

——— ensure that pre-existing condition exclusions continue to be prohibited in health insurance coverage and group health plans (see H.R. 6496), H7154 [24JY]

——— extend moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 4831), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4894), H677 [29JA]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3798), consideration (see H. Res. 1059), H8169 [12SE]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see S. 2670), S2141 [16AP]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: require payment of user fees by qualified professional asset managers seeking an individual exemption from certain requirements to enhance pension protection (see S. 2318), S254 [17JA]

Pensions: authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design (see H.R. 4997), H1125 [13FE]

——— incentivize automatic enrollment and escalation of contributions to workplace retirement plans and facilitate participation in such plans by small businesses (see S. 3221), S5003 [17JY]

——— modify certain laws relative to multiemployer pensions (see S. 3219), S5003 [17JY]

——— provide alternative minimum funding rules for certain single-employer benefit plans maintained by community newspapers (see H.R. 6377), H6262 [16JY]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 7324), H10269 [17DE]

——— prohibit biological product manufacurers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable product companies to delay entry of biosimilar and interchangeable products into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H5815 [27JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]

Political ethics: improve anti-corruption and public integrity laws by strengthening lobbying laws, disclosing conflicts of interest, improving judicial integrity, and requiring more financial disclosure by elected officials (see S. 3357), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]

——— strengthen ethical standards in the Federal Government to prevent Government corruption and ensure transparency and accountability (see H.R. 7167), H9573 [20NO]

Postal Service: establish rates for delivery of inbound international mail that do not discriminate between foreign and domestic mailers and review foreign practices relative to exchange of e-commerce goods with the U.S. (see H.R. 5524), H3342 [16AP]

——— improve operations, service, and transparency (see S. 2629), S1948 [22MR]

Power resources: establish Clean Energy Victory Bonds to increase investment in domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 5586), H3452 [23AP]

——— improve process to authorize construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for import and export of oil and natural gas and transmission of electricity (see S. 3056), S3760 [12JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: disclose use of Federal funds with any privately held company owned by the President (see H.R. 5873), H4209 [17MY]

——— prohibit corrupt foreign influence over the President, the Vice President, and their immediate family members (see H.R. 6466), H6648 [23JY]

——— require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see S. 2321), S300 [18JA] (see H.R. 4826), H552 [18JA]

Privacy: encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 523), S2924 [24MY]

——— give option to delete personal information collected by Internet operators resulting from Internet activity prior to age 13 (see S. 2965), S2924 [24MY]

——— prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach (see H.R. 5165), H1372 [5MR]

——— prohibit requests for disclosure of a Social Security account number in commercial transactions (see H.R. 7239), H9819 [10DE]

——— require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice in the case of a breach of security involving such information (see H.R. 5388), H2040 [22MR]

Public buildings: reduce costs of Federal real estate and improve building security (see H.R. 6194), H5580 [22JN]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: exclude privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements (see S. 3004), S3034 [6JN] (see H.R. 6021), H4848 [6JN]

——— increase transparency (see H.R. 5614), H3574 [25AP]

Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]

Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council To End Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 7271), H10169 [12DE]

Puerto Rico: support businesses and extend child tax credits for families (see H.R. 5975), H4731 [25MY]

Real estate: clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3726), S7356 [6DE]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H3750 [3MY]

——— recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community (see S. Res. 555), S4281 [20JN]

Reman Day: designate (see H. Res. 822), H3209 [12AP]

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

SBA: increase amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies (see S. 2527), S1578 [8MR]

——— modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (see S. 3562), S6732 [9OC] (see H.R. 6330), H6110 [11JY]

——— provide contracting assistance for small businesses in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 5178), H1441 [6MR]

——— specify what credit is given for certain subcontractors and provide a dispute process for non-payment to subcontractors (see H.R. 6367), H6195 [13JY]

——— support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (see S. 3561), S6731 [9OC] (see H.R. 7199), H9743 [29NO]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see S. 3143), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

——— provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]

SEC: allow for registration of venture exchanges (see S. 3723), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 5877), H4242 [18MY]

——— allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see S. 2324), S300 [18JA]

——— carry out a study to evaluate issues affecting provision of and reliance upon investment research into small issuers (see S. 3578), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 6139), H5284 [19JN]

——— carry out study of direct and indirect underwriting fees, including gross spreads, for mid-sized initial public offerings (see H.R. 6324), H6041 [10JY]

——— change quarterly reporting requirement for certain registered securities to a semi-annual requirement (see H.R. 6918), H9089 [26SE]

——— clarify definition and regulation of digital tokens and tax treatment of virtual currency (see H.R. 7356), H10509 [20DE]

——— create a safe harbor for finders and private placement brokers (see H.R. 6127), H5224 [15JN]

——— exempt emerging growth companies and other smaller companies from requirements to use Extensible Business Reporting Language for periodic reporting (see H.R. 5054), H1212 [15FE]

——— exempt from registration brokers participating in the transfer of ownership of smaller privately-held companies (see S. 3518), S6355 [27SE]

——— exempt investment advisers who solely advise certain rural business investment companies from certain regulations (see S. 2765), S2484 [26AP]

——— expand ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions (see S. 2347), S520 [25JA]

——— extend certain exemptions and reduced disclosure requirements for companies that were emerging growth companies and would continue to be emerging growth companies if not for certain restrictions (see H.R. 6130), H5224 [15JN]

——— implement rules simplifying the quarterly financial reporting regime (see S. 3575), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 5970), H4729 [24MY]

——— issue regulations to require public corporations to disclose political expenditures (see H.R. 5670), H3746 [1MY]

——— prohibit consolidated audit trail from accepting personally identifying information (see H.R. 4785), H172 [12JA]

——— prohibit from compelling a person to produce or furnish algorithmic trading source code or similar intellectual property without issuance of a subpoena (see S. 3733), S7385 [10DE]

——— provide complaint and burden of proof requirements for certain actions for breach of fiduciary duty (see H.R. 4738), H18 [8JA]

——— remove limitation on large accelerated filers qualifying as an emerging growth company (see H.R. 6049), H5020 [8JN]

——— repeal rule making open market stock repurchases by public companies easier and require percentage of company boards to be picked by employees (see S. 2605), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 6096), H5152 [13JN]

——— require certain additional disclosure by pharmaceutical companies relative to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see S. 2885), S2773 [17MY]

——— require certain issuers to disclose information on foreign jurisdictions that prevent the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from performing inspections (see H.R. 7234), H9819 [10DE]

——— require disclosure of payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination (see S. 2454), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5028), H1178 [14FE]

——— require investment advisers who advise a private fund that owns an emergency services company to disclose average response times of emergency vehicles deployed by such company in response to 9-1-1 calls (see H.R. 6155), H5285 [19JN]

——— require issuers to disclose certain activities relative to climate change (see S. 3481), S6277 [24SE]

——— require issuers to disclose in an annual report any substantial financial relationship with any manufacturer or dealer of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 5106), H1332 [27FE]

——— require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material (see H.R. 6322), H6041 [10JY]

——— require proxy advisory firms registration as investment advisers (see S. 3614), S6924 [13NO]

——— require publicly traded companies to disclose to investors information on cybersecurity risks and presence of cybersecurity experts on the board of trustees (see H.R. 6638), H7732 [27JY]

——— revise definitions of a qualifying portfolio company and a qualifying investment to include emerging growth companies and their equity securities to exempt venture capital fund advisers from registration (see S. 3576), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 6177), H5505 [21JN]

——— revise regulations relative to qualifications of natural persons as accredited investors (see S. 2756), S2440 [25AP]

——— revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act (see H.R. 5051), H1212 [15FE]

——— revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms (see S. 3650), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 6745), H7941 [7SE]

——— study rule 10b5-1 trading plans relative to the definition of insider trading (see H.R. 6320), H6040 [10JY]

——— study the 10 per centum threshold limitation applicable to the definition of a diversified company (see H.R. 6319), H6040 [10JY]

Securities: establish certain procurement procedures relative to businesses wholly owned through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) (see H.R. 7206), H9757 [30NO]

——— provide for exclusive Federal jurisdiction over certain civil securities fraud actions (see S. 3421), S6059 [6SE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (see S. Res. 457), S2075 [11AP]

Sexual harassment: establish a national commission to combat workplace sexual harassment (see H.R. 7345), H10336 [19DE]

Ships and vessels: expand domestic content requirements for certain shipboard components (see S. 2731), S2342 [23AP]

——— require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (see S. 2916), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5893), H4284 [21MY]

Small business: amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

——— enact certain laws relating to small business as a new section of the U.S. Code (see H.R. 6389), H6263 [16JY]

——— establish small business development centers internationally and promote international commerce (see H.R. 6706), H7870 [5SE]

——— provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (see H.R. 4754), H131 [10JA]

——— reduce costs for certain businesses required to relocate from a Superfund site (see H.R. 5669), H3746 [1MY]

Smart Cities Week: observance (see H. Res. 1110), H9414 [2OC]

Social Security: expand scope of transparency reporting requirements on ownership or investment interests of health care providers and others, and increase penalties for violating such requirements (see S. 3770), S7790 [18DE]

——— improve transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests (see S. 3000), S3034 [6JN]

——— require drug and medical device companies to include information on payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in certain transparency reports (see S. 2891), S2834 [22MY]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for payment of performance royalties to certain producers, mixers, and sound engineers of sound recordings (see S. 2625), S1948 [22MR]

Space policy: reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (see S. 3277), S5361 [25JY]

——— revise certain laws as necessary to keep them current and make technical amendments (see H.R. 6342), H6172 [12JY]

States: grant authority to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws on remote or online transactions (H.R. 2193), consideration (see H. Res. 790), H1698 [19MR]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: rename in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter (see H.R. 6870), H8883 [25SE]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 464), S2141 [16AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: allow a credit against income tax for equity investments in research intensive small business concerns (see H.R. 5463), H3095 [10AP]

——— allow certain areas affected by certain federally declared disasters to be designated as opportunity zones (see H.R. 7242), H9820 [10DE]

——— allow for a credit against tax for placing in service qualified broadband property to expand the level of broadband service in a qualified rural census tract (see H.R. 6871), H8883 [25SE]

——— allow tax credits to veterans for establishment of franchises (see S. 2950), S2923 [24MY]

——— allow unreimbursed employee expenses to be taken into account as miscellaneous itemized deductions (see H.R. 6812), H8725 [13SE]

——— allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see S. 2718), S2321 [19AP] (see H.R. 7086), H9443 [23OC]

——— ban retroactive taxation of Internet commerce (see H.R. 7184), H9690 [28NO]

——— ban retroactive taxation of Internet commerce and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see S. 3725), S7356 [6DE]

——— deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 7342), H10336 [19DE]

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

——— deny deduction for executive compensation unless the employer maintains profit-sharing distributions for employees (see H.R. 6976), H9405 [28SE]

——— deny deduction for severance payments made in connection with sexual misconduct (see H.R. 4748), H82 [9JA]

——— eliminate certain tax breaks and benefits and use savings to invest in affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income families (see H.R. 7375), H10510 [20DE]

——— eliminate tax breaks, deductions, and credits for corporations that lock out workers during a labor dispute and prohibit deductions and credits for wages and benefits paid to temporary workers during labor lockouts (see S. 3544), S6495 [3OC]

——— eliminate tax preferences for foreign profits by repealing reduced rate of tax on foreign-derived intangible income and global intangible low-taxed income (see H.R. 5145), H1340 [1MR]

——— eliminate taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced from marginal properties (see S. 2674), S2141 [16AP]

——— encourage employers to hire individuals working in dying industries or occupations made obsolete by technology (see S. 2648), S2075 [11AP]

——— encourage retirement savings (see S. 2526), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5282), H1608 [14MR]

——— ensure workers and communities that are responsible for record corporate profits benefit from the wealth that those workers and communities help to create (see S. 2505), S1378 [6MR]

——— equalize charitable mileage rate with business travel rate (see H.R. 5662), H3741 [27AP]

——— establish tax-preferred Lifelong Learning and Training Account programs that provide Federal matching funds for contributions by low- and moderate-income workers or their employers (see S. 6), S7088 [26NO] (see H.R. 7235), H9819 [10DE]

——— exclude employer contributions to student loan repayment from income (see S. 3595), S6815 [11OC]

——— exclude from definition of personal holding company income certain royalties and rents derived from active trade or business (see H.R. 5813), H3976 [15MY]

——— exclude major professional sports leagues from qualifying as tax-exempt organizations (see S. 3086), S4035 [19JN]

——— exempt from foreign insurer excise tax certain insurance policies issued by U.S. territory and possession insurers (see H.R. 5651), H3741 [27AP]

——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see S. 3459), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]

——— extend credit to employers who provide paid family and medical leave (see S. 3412), S6058 [6SE]

——— extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 5579), H3451 [23AP]

——— extend refined coal production tax credit and modify qualifying advanced coal project credit (see H.R. 5159), H1372 [5MR]

——— impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see S. 3791), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7173), H9667 [27NO]

——— impose a tax on large employers whose employees receive certain Federal benefits because the employees’ income is below a living wage (see S. 3410), S6038 [5SE]

——— increase excise tax and special occupational tax relative to firearms and increase transfer tax on any other weapon (see H.R. 5103), H1332 [27FE]

——— increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance and allow limited annual carryforward of unused dependent care flexible spending arrangement account balances (see H.R. 7057), H9425 [9OC]

——— increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (see S. 2320), S300 [18JA]

——— increase retirement savings, improve access to retirement plans by small businesses, remove barriers to lifetime income retirement options, and provide relief from minimum distribution rules (see S. 3781), S7925 [19DE]

——— increase tax on certain global intangible income by requiring taxes to be paid based on the country in which the profits are earned and not averaged (see H.R. 6015), H4848 [6JN]

——— index certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss (see S. 2688), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 6444), H6587 [19JY]

——— make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see S. 2540), S1686 [13MR]

——— make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 6277), H5974 [28JN]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 48), S6304 [25SE]

——— modify global intangible low-taxed income by repealing tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net controlled foreign corporation tested income on a per-country basis (see S. 3674), S7190 [28NO]

——— modify qualifying advanced coal project credit (see S. 3566), S6770 [10OC]

——— modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2988), S2991 [5JN]

——— modify treatment of use of public infrastructure property for the private business use test for private activity bonds (see H.R. 6276), H5974 [28JN]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3706 [26AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 1001), H6462 [17JY]

——— permanently extend the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation (see S. 2675), S2141 [16AP]

——— permit employers to make matching contributions to workers under certain retirement plans as if worker student loan payments were salary reduction contributions to the retirement plan (see S. 3771), S7790 [18DE]

——— prohibit deduction for prescription drug advertising and promotional expenses (see S. 2478), S1316 [1MR]

——— prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote seller and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see H.R. 6724), H7919 [6SE] (see H.R. 6824), H8725 [13SE]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see S. 3581), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7058), H9430 [12OC]

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

——— promote new business innovation (H.R. 6756), consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see H.R. 5516), H3315 [13AP] (see H.R. 6694), H7781 [31AU]

——— provide a credit to employers of National Guard members and reservists (see H.R. 7072), H9436 [16OC]

——— provide a tax credit to consumers to reimburse a portion of the cost of broadband infrastructure serving limited broadband districts (see H.R. 6442), H6587 [19JY]

——— provide an employer credit for increasing wages (see H.R. 6648), H7734 [31JY]

——— provide an enhanced research credit for the development of smart gun technologies (see H.R. 6109), H5199 [14JN]

——— provide an exemption from Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act for interests held by certain foreign insurance companies (see H.R. 7373), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see S. 2459), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 2368), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

——— provide for increased economic opportunities for Native American tribes (see H.R. 7000), H9405 [28SE]

——— provide for new markets tax credit investments in rural job zones (see H.R. 6627), H7724 [26JY]

——— provide for periodic designation of qualified opportunity zones (see H.R. 6890), H8884 [25SE]

——— provide for proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities (see H.R. 5463), H3095 [10AP]

——— provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals (see S. 3636), S7050 [15NO]

——— provide tax incentives to promote economic development in economically distressed zones (see H.R. 6785), H8170 [12SE]

——— provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance (see H.R. 6973), H9405 [28SE]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see S. 3358), S5759 [21AU]

——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (see S. 3563), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6392), H6263 [16JY]

——— reestablish 15 percent corporate rate bracket (see H.R. 7176), H9667 [27NO]

——— regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 6978), H9405 [28SE]

——— reinstate taxation of foreign oil related income (see S. 3804), S8017 [21DE]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see S. 2600), S1947 [22MR]

——— require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3756), S7586 [13DE]

——— treat certain income with respect to partnership interests held in connection with the performance of services as ordinary income (see H.R. 5514), H3315 [13AP]

Technology: promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce (see H.R. 4829), H552 [18JA]

Telecommunications: ensure legislation to promote broadband access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner (see H. Res. 691), H169 [11JA]

——— prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress (see S. 3255), S5130 [23JY]

——— require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9405 [28SE]

——— streamline siting processes for small cell infrastructure deployment (see S. 3157), S4733 [28JN]

Texas: include areas in the Central Texas Corridor as part of the Interstate Highway System (see H.R. 4823), H552 [18JA]

Trademarks: clarify that the licensing of a mark, and any control or exercise of control thereof for certain purposes, does not create an employment or principal-agent relationship (see H.R. 6695), H7781 [31AU]

Transportation Security Administration: improve program providing for private screening companies to conduct security screening at airports (see S. 3441), S6189 [17SE]

Treaties and agreements: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (see H.R. 5909), H4583 [22MY]

Trump, President: require annual reports on Federal expenditures made to personal business holdings and regulatory actions that financially benefit the President, his businesses, and those of his close family members (see H.R. 5182), H1441 [6MR]

Truth in Lending Act: provide coverage for credit cards issued to small businesses (see H.R. 5660), H3741 [27AP]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: urge Senate to ratify (see S. Res. 598), S5455 [30JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S500 [24JA] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

Veterans: improve contracting opportunities for service-connected disabled veteran-owned small business concerns (see S. 3606), S6816 [11OC]

Voting: prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H6557 [18JY]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protection for union employees (see H.R. 6922), H9089 [26SE]

Women: provide protections against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace (see H.R. 5194), H1475 [7MR]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 486), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 850), H3706 [26AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S1378 [6MR] (see H.R. 4912), H736 [2FE]

Cloture motions

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Cost Estimates

Fitness Information Transparency (FIT) Act (H.R. 6374): CBO, E1342 [28SE]

Essays

State of the Union: Oliver Minshall, S576 [30JA]

Factsheets

Tax Relief Pays American Workers: Senator Inhofe, S129 [10JA]

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Ada Thornton, E1369 [5OC]

——— Alan Osterhout, E1394 [12OC]

——— Albert Francis, E1383 [9OC]

——— Amy Santos, E1479 [30OC]

——— Anne DeBie, E1368 [5OC]

——— Bobby Taylor, E1479 [30OC]

——— Bridget Kaub, E1478 [30OC]

——— Bruce Wareh, E1488 [2NO]

——— Catherine Young, E1423 [19OC]

——— Colleen Pilz, E1410 [16OC]

——— Diane Babcock, E1368 [5OC]

——— Donald Haddock, E1441 [23OC]

——— Donna Segeberg, E1442 [23OC]

——— Doug Daniels, E1479 [30OC]

——— Edward Skelton, E1383 [9OC]

——— Erin Blancett, E1384 [9OC]

——— Gina MacDonald, E1383 [9OC]

——— Gina O’Brien, E1442 [23OC]

——— Gina Walters, E1424 [19OC], E1442 [23OC]

——— Graham Shute, E1424 [19OC]

——— James Russell, E1368 [5OC]

——— Jan McAllister, E1442 [23OC]

——— Janet Cardenas, E1384 [9OC]

——— Jeanne Kulpinski, E1488 [2NO]

——— Jeffrey Frei, E1409 [16OC]

——— Jennifer Shields, E1369 [5OC]

——— John Sims, E1394 [12OC]

——— Josh Juroe, E1369 [5OC]

——— Joti Ghuman, E1383 [9OC]

——— Karen Pesko, E1423 [19OC]

——— Keith Frainie, E1409 [16OC]

——— Kristen Sandberg, E1409 [16OC]

——— Kristine Koch, E1424 [19OC]

——— Lauri McMillen, E1410 [16OC]

——— Leslie Wannall, E1395 [12OC]

——— Less Tait, E1487 [2NO]

——— Linda Hicks, E1423 [19OC]

——— Manuela Almeida, E1394 [12OC]

——— Marilyn Brooks, E1409 [16OC]

——— Monte Kay Yohr, E1394 [12OC]

——— Opjit Ghuman, E1384 [9OC]

——— Patricia Anne Quintana, E1368 [5OC]

——— Paul Stary, E1441 [23OC]

——— Preeti Ghuman, E1487 [2NO]

——— Roberta Lewis, E1442 [23OC]

——— Robin Grisham, E1369 [5OC]

——— Robin Rustan, E1442 [23OC]

——— Robyn Hubbard, E1442 [23OC]

——— Sean Croson, E1395 [12OC]

——— Sheila Cimini, E1368 [5OC]

——— Shelley, Buker, E1396 [12OC]

——— Sherrie Wolfe, E1395 [12OC]

——— Stephanie A. Larcome, E1368 [5OC]

——— Steve Treskes, E1424 [19OC]

——— Tony Kaz, E1395 [12OC]

——— Virginia McCoy, E1384 [9OC]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]

——— Faiz Shakir, ACLU, S1867 [21MR]

——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]

——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]

——— Stephen E. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S1869 [21MR], H1297 [27FE]

——— World Without Exploitation (organization), H1298 [27FE]

Allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S1910 [22MR]

——— several organizations, S1911 [22MR]

American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3485 [24AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3485 [24AP]

Clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act: Anthony M. Perrone, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, H119 [10JA]

——— Corinne Vargha, International Labour Organization, H117 [10JA]

——— D. Taylor, Unite Here (organization), H120 [10JA]

——— James P. Hoffa, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, H116 [10JA]

——— James T. Callahan, International Union of Operating Engineers, H119 [10JA]

——— Josh Nassar, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), H119 [10JA]

——— Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers (organization), H120 [10JA]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H117 [10JA]

——— Shane Larson, Communications Workers of America (organization), H121 [10JA]

——— Transport Workers Union of America, H122 [10JA]

——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H123 [10JA]

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9792 [10DE]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H9792 [10DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending: Bill Himpler, American Financial Services Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), S2202 [17AP]

——— Jack Howard, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2202 [17AP]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, S2202 [17AP]

——— Peter K. Welch, National Automotive Dealers Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— several automotive organizations, S2203 [17AP]

——— several civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations, S2206 [17AP]

——— several organizations, S2206 [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program permission for rural hospitals to refinance existing debt: Alan Morgan, National Rural Health Association, H4126 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth: several Senators, S5891 [23AU]

Dept. of Defense use of U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Force to engage Russian cyber operators and disrupt their clandestine influence operations that could interfere in U.S. elections: Senators Nelson, Blumenthal, and Shaheen, S1399 [6MR]

Dept. of the Treasury Pension Rehabilitation Administration establishment to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund: Douglas Rumsey, E1193 [4SE]

Dept. of Transportation preemption of State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules: American Association for Justice, H3675 [26AP]

——— National Employment Law Project (organization), H3676 [26AP]

——— Samuel P. Loesche, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, H3675 [26AP]

——— several organizations, H3676 [26AP]

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Daniel K. Tarullo, Harvard Law School, S1725 [14MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S1652 [13MR]

——— Paul A. Volcker, Volcker Alliance (organization), S1724 [14MR]

——— Phil Angelides, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, S1654 [13MR]

——— several housing and civil rights organizations, S1653 [13MR]

——— Sheila C. Bair, S1652 [13MR]

Financial CHOICE Act: several State Attorneys General, H1139 [14FE]

Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act: Anthony Cimino, Financial Services Roundtable (organization), H651 [29JA]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, H652 [29JA]

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H1632 [15MR]

——— Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

——— Lauren K. Saunders, National Consumer Law Center, H1630 [15MR]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H1631 [15MR]

Financial services regulations reform: Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H1160 [14FE]

——— Barbara Roper and Micah Hauptman, Consumer Federation of America, H1165 [14FE]

——— Bill Killmer, Mortgage Bankers Association, H1161 [14FE]

——— Public Citizen (organization), H1159 [14FE]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5691, H5692 [26JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5692 [26JN]

International Insurance Standards Act: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H6009 [10JY]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6009 [10JY]

——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), H6009 [10JY]

Mortgage Choice Act: several Representatives (2014), H909 [7FE]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5252, H5256 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5252, H5256 [19JN]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Restoring Community Oversight of Sober Living Homes Act: Catherine Orlando, E1441 [23OC]

——— Deborah Wilder, E1409 [16OC]

——— Deder Barnes, E1424 [19OC]

——— James Etheredge, E1441 [23OC]

Senior$afe Act: Jaye L. Martin, Legal Services for the Elderly (organization), S1712 [14MR]

——— Mike Rothman, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1712 [14MR]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H8814 [25SE]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8814 [25SE]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Christopher Brown, Seafood Harvesters of America (organization), H6085 [11JY]

——— Eric Brazer, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance, H6084 [11JY]

——— Glen Brooks, Gulf Fishermen’s Association, H6084 [11JY]

——— several fishing industry organizations, H6085 [11JY]

Stress Test Improvement Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Support location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Toni Stein, E1442 [23OC]

Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Feeding America (organization), H9105 [27SE]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7813 [4SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7813 [4SE]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Juanita D. Duggan, National Federation of Independent Business, H6180 [13JY]

——— Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6180 [13JY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6180, H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— several State and local government organizations, H6180 [13JY]

Lists

Companies increasing compensation as result of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, S129 [10JA]

Congressional Review Act resolutions passed, S17 [3JA]

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

Current and former regulatory officials and experts opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Letters of support for H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076 [11JY]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]

Organizations and individuals supporting H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1295 [27FE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 6756, American Innovation Act, H9116 [27SE]

Organizations supporting S. 3404, Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act, S5994 [28AU]

President Trump Executive actions, S17 [3JA]

Seafood Harvesters of America (organization) members, H6086 [11JY]

Memorandums

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Congressional Research Service, S1856 [21MR]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Motions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2200 [17AP]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1731 [14MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1871 [21MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1307 [1MR], S1708 [14MR]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2698 [16MY]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1389 [6MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), H1314 [27FE]

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

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6097 [11JY]

FRS: reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), H3118 [11AP]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3856 [9MY]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6189 [13JY]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S7727 [17DE]

Small business: amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), H1640 [15MR]

Press releases

DOE 2017 Wind Market Reports Indicate Strong Wind Power Installation Trends and Falling Prices—Texas, Oklahoma, and Iowa Lead the Nation: Dept. of Energy, S6128 [12SE]

Report—Individual Insurance Premiums Next Year 40% Lower Under Alexander-Murray, Collins-Nelson Than if Congress Doesn’t Act: Senator Collins, S1752 [15MR]

2018 Marks Vermont’s Wayside Restaurant’s 100th Anniversary: Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery, S1785 [19MR]

Proclamations

Theresa Randleman Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Business Excellence Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E490 [17AP]

Tribute to Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Harlem Week: Representative Espaillat, E1725 [21DE]

Proposals

Action Plan for Reliable and Low Cost Electricity in America and To Assist in the Survival of Our Country’s Coal Industry: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S2093 [12AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4240, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act and H.R. 3464, Background Check Completion Act, H1247 [26FE], H1286 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.: relocation of headquarters to Raleigh, NC, E1618 [10DE], E1638 [11DE]

African Americans: tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, H1688–H1694 [19MR], E349 [20MR], E356 [21MR]

Agrian, Inc.: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Baker Peterson Franklin Ag Business of the Year award recipient, E1505 [9NO]

Agriculture: impact of tariffs, H7709 [26JY]

——— impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (H.R. 6800), H9101 [27SE]

——— prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce, H3577 [26AP]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (H.R. 5480), H6333–H6337 [17JY], H8256 [13SE], E1030 [18JY]

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), H10550–H10553 [21DE]

Akron Brass Co.: anniversary, E1559 [27NO]

Alcoholic beverages: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (H.R. 5317), H8159, H8160 [12SE]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: impact, H6636 [23JY], H7165 [25JY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: allow awarding of punitive damages in cases where business owners made no good faith effort to remove barriers to access to public accommodations, H1195 [15FE]

——— eliminate written notice and waiting period requirements for discrimination claims made due to barriers to access to public accommodations, H1194, H1195 [15FE]

——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196 [15FE]

Anaheim, CA: tribute to Anaheim Union High School District efforts to install digital mapping system, establish Cybersecurity Pathway, and create Offensive Security Society, E832 [13JN]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, E1075 [26JY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 1406), H4287 [22MY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 6720), H8117, H8118 [12SE]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia, H9249 [28SE]

——— allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H5115–H5117 [13JN]

Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Joe’s Place Pizza and Pasta (business), E455 [13AP]

Armed Forces: allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed (H.R. 2409), H7130, H7131 [24JY]

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

Auburn, NY: Derby & Miller publishing company historical marker recognition, E1015 [16JY]

Aviation: allow certain persons to own and control an air carrier providing air transportation or intrastate air transportation, H9040 [26SE]

——— create opportunities for women in the aviation industry, H3596 [26AP]

Backyard Beans Coffee Co.: Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]

Bakey, Kim: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1272 [20SE]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (H.R. 138), H1645 [15MR]

BASF Corp.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

Batayola, Teresita: Puget Sound Business Journal Woman of Influence award recipient, E1105 [27JY]

BB&P Feed & Grain, Inc.: anniversary, E1421 [16OC]

Bent Metal Customs (business): Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]

Biotechnology Innovation Organization: anniversary, E851 [15JN]

Biscayne Engineering Co., Inc.: anniversary, H5751 [27JN]

Blas, Josephine M.P.: SBA Guam Veterans Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E461 [13AP]

Braker, Veronica: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E425 [10AP]

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

Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, E183 [14FE]

Brookville Equipment Corp.: anniversary, H7692 [26JY]

Bryan, TX: anniversary of Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce, E1005 [12JY]

Burlington, NC: anniversary of Cox Toyota, E1433 [19OC]

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (H.R. 5137), H1496 [8MR]

Camacho, Beaudy M. Gogue: SBA Guam Home-Based Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E457 [13AP]

Capital One Financial Corp.: tribute to grant to fund Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Project Learn, H3841 [9MY]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (H. Res. 730), H1105 [13FE]

——— observance, H788 [6FE]

Carlson, Teresa: Institute for Excellence in Sales Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E827 [12JN]

Carr & Duff, Inc.: anniversary, E1348 [28SE]

Carter-Lewis, Linda: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1276 [20SE]

Carthage, NY: anniversary of Farney’s Home and Building Center, E755 [1JN]

Caruthers, CA: tribute to Elder’s Mini Mart (business), E1355 [2OC]

Chambers, Carole: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1273 [20SE]

Chers Restaurant Group, LLC: anniversary of Mugshots Grill & Bar restaurants, H127 [10JA]

Chicago, IL: expansion plans for O’Hare International Airport, H1249 [26FE]

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, H3962 [15MY], E1078 [26JY], E1102 [27JY], E1128 [7AU], E1705 [20DE]

——— assessment of U.S. trade policy, H6246–H6252 [16JY]

——— impact of increasing influence in global affairs, H541–H547 [18JA]

——— prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws, H5347 [20JN]

Climate: effects of climate change, H31 [9JA]

Coal: promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by mining, H2018 [22MR]

——— promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by mining (H.R. 1731), H1484 [8MR]

Coalition Against Insurance Fraud: anniversary, E1584 [30NO]

Coast Guard: establish Blue Technology center of expertise, H7643–H7645 [25JY]

Coffin, Mary: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]

Collins, Mo: National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa Advocate of the Year award recipient, E108 [29JA]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, H7704, H7705 [26JY], E1122 [3AU]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (H.R. 5841), H5674–H5696 [26JN], H9732–H9735 [29NO]

Congressional Black Caucus: tribute, E1747 [3JA]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: hearing on ‘‘Surveillance, Suppression, and Mass Detention—Xinjiang’s Human Rights Crisis’’, E1101 [27JY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3815–H3823 [8MY], E614 [9MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— importance, H3141–H3144 [11AP]

Copyrights: establish database of nondramatic musical works and sound recordings to help entities that wish to publicly perform such works and recordings to identify and compensate the rights owners (H.R. 3350), E553 [26AP]

——— provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, H3537 [25AP]

——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date, H3536, H3538 [25AP]

Credit: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies, H1307 [27FE], H6310 [17JY]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (H.R. 435), H5586, H5587 [25JN], E920 [26JN]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), H906–H965 [7FE]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

——— provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio, H4344 [22MY]

——— provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio (H.R. 2226), H1389–H1393 [6MR]

——— provide a temporary license for certain mortgage loan originators transitioning between bank and nonbank entities, H1157, H1158, H1162 [14FE]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking, H3130 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1290–H1305, H1319 [27FE], H3195 [12AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1277–H1280 [27FE]

Critz Farms (business): New York State Agricultural Society Business of the Year Award recipient, H766 [5FE]

Crosbie, Rowena: National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa Hall of Fame Legacy Award recipient, E110 [29JA]

Daikin Corp.: anniversary of North American ‘‘Konwakai’’ meeting, E1217 [6SE]

Danis, Marilyn: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Athena Award recipient, E212 [23FE]

DEA: clarify definition of ‘‘imminent danger to the public health or safety’’ to restore authority to suspend a pharmaceutical distributor’s license under certain circumstances (H.R. 4079), E888 [21JN]

Del Rio, TX: Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recipient of Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce Small Chamber of the Year award, E1168 [21AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, H4152, H4153 [17MY]

——— make grants to States to support establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas, H1274 [27FE]

——— modify Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to permit rural hospitals to refinance existing debt, H4125, H4126 [16MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H10149 [12DE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (H.R. 3994), H6608–H6610 [23JY], H10122 [12DE]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to certain firms adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6396), H6272 [17JY]

——— study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (H.R. 6032), H9675, H9676 [28NO]

Dept. of Defense: foster innovation, provide for rapid transition of technologies, and support entrepreneurial education and sabbatical programs at defense laboratories, H4655 [23MY]

——— include dinnerware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4661, H4662 [23MY]

——— include stainless steel flatware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4662, H4663 [23MY]

——— increase flexibility for use of SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs funding for commercialization projects, H4656 [23MY]

——— prohibit funding for procurement or extension of a contract for goods or services from certain foreign telecommunications companies, H5805 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: discharge Federal loan debt of students enrolled at schools that closed, H7835 [5SE]

——— ensure Pell grants used at a school which has closed do not count toward Pell Grant lifetime caps, H7835 [5SE]

——— require student loan exit counseling include a warning about fraudulent third-party debt relief companies, H7860, H7861 [5SE]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Manufacturing Office funding, H4931 [7JN]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, H4933 [7JN]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (H.R. 431), H1358 [5MR]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), H8235–H8239 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership for purposes of identifying health care waste, fraud, and abuse (H.R. 6753), H9671–H9673 [28NO]

——— provide greater transparency of discounts provided by drug manufacturers by requiring Pharmacy Benefit Managers to reimburse community pharamacists at the same rate as high volume box stores, H9541 [16NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), H7811–H7813 [4SE]

——— implement certain requirements for information relative to supply chain risk (H.R. 6430), H7791–H7793 [4SE]

——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (H.R. 5733), H5630–H5632 [25JN]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (H.R. 4403), H3359–H3364 [17AP]

——— streamline Federal contractor fitness determinations (H.R. 6374), H7799–H7801 [4SE]

Dept. of HUD: clarify applicability of the Fair Housing Act to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (H.R. 5724), H3843 [9MY], H5182 [14JN], E1368 [5OC], E1383 [9OC], E1394 [12OC], E1409 [16OC], E1423 [19OC], E1441 [23OC], E1478 [30OC], E1487 [2NO]

——— develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (H.R. 4258), H178–H181 [16JA]

Dept. of Justice: call for investigation into Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. approval of the sale of Uranium One Inc., to Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., H1694 [19MR], H3310 [13AP], H3336 [16AP]

Dept. of Labor: allow small businesses, including self-employed workers, to form association health plans, by geography or industry, to obtain health care coverage as if they were a single large employer, H5369 [21JN]

——— establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (H.R. 5892), H5129–H5131 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (H.R. 5223), H5163 [14JN]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (H.R. 2933), H3792 [8MY]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (H.R. 4115), H9529 [15NO]

——— proposed rule to expand access to health care through Small Business Health Plans, H9 [8JA]

——— provide for youth jobs (H.R. 3336), H3194 [12AP]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, H693 [30JA]

Dept. of the Interior: allow acquisition of aviation helmets, H6521 [18JY]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 4770), H491 [18JA], H3381 [17AP], H3561 [25AP]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (H.R. 2272), H485 [18JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Mid-Atlantic States (H.R. 6008), H4763 [5JN]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (H.R. 2002), H29 [9JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (H.R. 4774), H485 [18JA]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, H27 [9JA], H127 [10JA], H484 [18JA]

——— proposal to charge a fee for States that oppose offshore drilling, H5162 [14JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: designation of counties in Kansas as Qualified Opportunity Zones, H4780 [6JN]

——— establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (H.R. 4444), H80 [9JA], H6051 [11JY], H7833 [5SE], E1192 [4SE]

——— establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (S. 2147), H80 [9JA]

——— establish additional fund to reimburse costs incurred by terrestrial radio stations as a result of reorganization of broadcast television spectrum, E272 [7MR]

——— expand reporting requirement on recommendations for economic sanctions relative to assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures to include human rights abuses, H53 [9JA]

——— reform Federal Insurance Office (H.R. 3861), E826 [12JN]

——— report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (H.R. 1638), H53 [9JA]

Dept. of Transportation: Essential Air Service program funding, H3593 [26AP], H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— implement changes to improve air transportation relative to flight delays, cancellations, or misconnections, H3672, H3673 [26AP]

——— preempt State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules, H3673–H3677 [26AP]

——— require airlines to create and make available a document outlining air passenger rights when flight diversions occur, H3656 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary, H9800 [10DE]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (H.R. 5418), H4257, H4258 [21MY]

——— report on delinquent payments to vendors and contractors, H4987, H4988 [8JN]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, H9698 [29NO]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 2282), H5348 [20JN], H5820 [28JN], E781 [6JN]

District of Columbia: authorize to enter into multi-year agreements to carry out certain public-private partnership projects and make payments for termination costs under such agreements in any fiscal year (H.R. 7020), E1359 [2OC]

Dowd Insurance Agency Inc.: anniversary, E963 [3JY]

Drugs: protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (H.R. 4779), H421 [17JA]

——— provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

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

E. Dillon & Co.: anniversary, E1089 [26JY]

East Ellijay, GA: anniversary of Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, E1201 [5SE]

Ecolab, Inc.: World Environment Center (organization) Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development recipient, E657 [16MY]

Economy: eliminate incentives for corporations to hold accumulated earnings offshore, invest in domestic infrastructure, and provide international tax reform (H.R. 1670), H7816 [4SE]

——— impact of government policies on unequal distribution of wealth and income, H767–H774 [5FE], E144 [6FE], E151 [7FE]

——— impact of Government regulations, H6178 [13JY]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3131–H3137 [11AP], H4682–H4688 [23MY]

——— importance of job creation, H6051 [11JY]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H3496, H3497 [24AP]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H984 [8FE], H3117 [11AP], H3161 [12AP], H4270 [21MY], H4320–H4349 [22MY], H9064, H9065 [26SE], H9732, H9734 [29NO], E792 [7JN], E1586 [30NO]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— revitalize the middle class, H1172–H1174 [14FE], H6563 [19JY]

——— status, H5002, H5003 [8JN], H7167 [25JY], H8164–H8168 [12SE], H9141–H9143 [27SE]

Education: importance of workforce development and role of skills-based training programs in sustaining viability of U.S. workforce, H3964–H3967 [15MY]

——— tribute to career and technical education programs, H1105 [13FE]

Edw. C. Levy Co.: anniversary, E1221 [7SE]

Effingham, IL: anniversary of New Kingery Printing Co., E435 [11AP]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, H672–H674 [29JA], H1450, H1451, H1472–H1475 [7MR], H1701 [20MR], H2030 [22MR]

——— constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (H.J. Res. 136), E938 [27JN]

——— expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, H3067 [10AP], H9753 [30NO]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H399–H401 [16JA], H3498 [24AP], H7146–H7148 [24JY]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (H.R. 3711), H96 [10JA]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (H.R. 6417), H8159 [12SE]

——— prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (H.R. 5632), H3870 [9MY]

——— provide pay stubs, codify Executive order on contracting, improve oversight of executive compensation and stock sales, clarify definition of supervisor, and enhance workplace safety violation penalties (H.R. 2275), H100 [10JA]

——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (H.R. 4972), E153 [7FE]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

EPA: delay implementation of emission standards for new residential wood and pellet stoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces, H1459–H1464 [7MR]

——— proposed rule to revise vehicle emissions standards, H3382 [17AP]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (H. Res. 1035), H10073–H10075 [11DE]

FAA: engage and cooperate with air carriers to identify and facilitate opportunities for air carriers to retrofit aircraft with devices that mitigate noise, including vortex generators, H3681 [26AP]

——— ensure that airports participating in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program comply with prompt payment requirements relative to Passenger Facility Charge funded projects, H3669 [26AP]

——— issue regulations establishing minimum dimensions for seats in passenger aircraft and require airlines to post on their websites the amount of space available for each passenger on an aircraft, H9037 [26SE]

——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles, H3598 [26AP]

——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (H.R. 5346), H5770, H5771 [27JN]

——— provide for research and development to advance aviation safety, security, and economic competitiveness, H3596, H3597 [26AP]

——— require report on commercial airline and passenger safety, including plane age, over-all use, flight hours, metal fatigue, contractor maintenance, and aging airplane inspection rules, H3669 [26AP]

——— require study on economic harm caused by excessive aircraft noise on communities and businesses near major airports, H3650 [26AP]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Tysons Corner Center, E1321 [27SE]

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

Fall River, MA: economic impact of relocation of Philips Lighting Holding B.V., factory to Mexico, H3582 [26AP]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, H780 [5FE]

——— reform, H1479 [8MR]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality, H4985 [8JN]

——— expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, H1231 [26FE], H10275 [19DE]

FDA: approval of domestic production of Moly99 by NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC, E327 [15MR]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (S. 2691), H3588 [26AP]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (H.R. 7327), H10291–H10297 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4875), E88 [22JA]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 7346), E1686 [19DE]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, H7697 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, H4655 [23MY]

——— prohibit purchase of certain Chinese-made video surveillance equipment or services, H4656 [23MY]

——— report on expenditures for advertising contracts with small disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women (H.R. 7215), E1595 [3DE]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve social programs, H892 [6FE]

FEMA: clarify ability of private insurance companies that service National Flood Insurance Program policies to sell private policies, H10568, H10569 [21DE]

FERC: allow transfer of ownership of Woodland Pulp LLC Forest City dam to Maine, H906 [7FE]

——— establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), Senate amendment, H8245 [13SE]

Fetzer Vineyards (company): anniversary, E299 [13MR]

Financial institutions: end too-big-to-fail and taxpayer bailouts, increase access to capital and credit, repeal provisions of Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and provide economic growth, H6382 [17JY]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1382–H1389 [6MR], H1582 [14MR], E269 [7MR]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280–H1286 [27FE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), motion to recommit, H1389 [6MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1489, H1490 [8MR], H1624–H1634 [15MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554–H1559 [14MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), H1308–H1317 [27FE], E371 [26MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280–H1286 [27FE]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), motion to recommit, H1315 [27FE]

——— prohibit regulatory agencies from tailoring regulatory actions at request, or personal gain, of the President, the President’s family members, or senior Executive Branch officials, H1583, H1584 [14MR]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency, H6309 [17JY]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (H.R. 5783), H5585, H5586 [25JN]

——— provide regulatory relief to community financial institutions, H4341 [22MY]

——— reform living will process (H.R. 4292), H650–H652 [29JA]

——— require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

——— require Federal regulators to determine if certain institutions violate Federal banking and consumer protection laws and revoke banking charters and Federal deposit insurance for such institutions, H3118, H3119 [11AP]

——— require Federal regulators to determine if certain institutions violate Federal banking and consumer protection laws and revoke banking charters and Federal deposit insurance for such institutions (H.R. 3937), H1633 [15MR]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), H1489, H1490 [8MR], H1576–H1585 [14MR]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554–H1559 [14MR]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), motion to recommit, H1583, H1584 [14MR]

——— revoke banking charters and Federal deposit insurance for institutions that violate Federal banking and consumer protection laws, H1315 [27FE]

Findlay, OH: Site Selection Magazine Top Micropolitan Community in the U.S. honoree, E306 [13MR]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, H4720 [24MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), H1256 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], H3354 [17AP], E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— impact of requiring a universal criminal and mental health background check for every firearm sale on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, H1497 [8MR]

——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (H.R. 4268), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— tribute to companies for decision to change policies relative to minimum age requirements to purchase firearms, H1355 [5MR]

Fish and fishing: create a fishing industry-based pilot research trawl survey for New England Fishery Management Council and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, H6086, H6087 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6051, H6069–H6098 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6057–H6064 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), motion to recommit, H6097 [11JY]

Five Star Entertainment (business): Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Mayor’s Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (H.R. 3121), H9716, H9717 [29NO]

Floods: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (H.R. 1422), H9712 [29NO]

FONA International, Inc.: National Association of Business Resources National Best and Brightest Company To Work For award recipient, E319 [15MR], E335 [19MR]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (H.R. 5281), H6247, H6249, H6251 [16JY]

Fox Factory Holding Corp.: relocation of headquarters to Hall County, GA, E1628 [10DE]

Franke, Deniz: Business Record (publication) UNI College of Business Administration Woman Business Owner of the Year honoree, E1268 [20SE]

FRS: modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (H.R. 5059), H8124–H8127 [12SE], E194 [15FE]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements, E1586 [30NO]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), H3214–H3223 [13AP]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3105–H3112 [11AP]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), H3112–H3119 [11AP]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1618–H1624 [15MR]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), motion to recommit, H3118, H3119 [11AP]

FTC: ensure mergers involving pharmaceutical companies do not lead to increases in prescription drug prices, H3856, H3857 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3851–H3857 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), motion to recommit, H3856, H3857 [9MY]

Gainesville, GA: anniversary of Scott’s Downtown restaurant, H488 [18JA]

Gallery on the Go, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1291, H1304, H1305 [27FE]

——— conduct study on economic impact of proposed reforms to Dept. of Transportation Essential Air Service program on local communities, H3657 [26AP]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking, H6310, H6311 [17JY]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (H.R. 6069), H5589, H5590 [25JN]

——— study how changes in navigation industry workforce with which Corps of Engineers collaborates may affect safety and operations of the navigation industry, H4819 [6JN]

Garton Tractor, Inc.: National Ag Science Center Legend of Agriculture Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1502 [9NO]

General Motors Co.: impact of announced closures of auto plants, H9658 [27NO], H9670 [28NO], H9731 [29NO], H9753 [30NO]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (H.R. 4979), H1100–H1105 [13FE]

George T. Sanders Co.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E246 [1MR]

Georgia (country): reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and address alleged mistreatment and harassment of U.S. companies doing business in Georgia, E906 [25JN]

——— reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and promote U.S. companies doing business in Georgia, H6274 [17JY]

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

Gott, Dennis: Missouri Grocers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1046 [23JY]

Government regulations: establish a sunset on additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates if certain economic growth rates are not attained, H6188, H6189 [13JY]

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

——— exempt from additional safeguards any mandate that protects children from sexual predators, prevents domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault, or requires a background check for school and other employees, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6179–H6191 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053–H6057 [11JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), motion to recommit, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

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

Greenwalt, Anne and Tyson: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipients, E474 [16AP]

Guam: allow the Governor to determine need for temporary nonimmigrant workers (H.R. 6480), H7090 [24JY]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]

Healy, Mac: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Realtor Cup Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

Hensarling, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10096–H10098 [11DE]

Hodge, Hailey: SBA Syracuse, NY, District Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E229 [27FE]

Hougen, Kevin: Denver Business Journal Most Admired Chief/Executive Officer award recipient, E1555 [27NO]

Hunter Truck Sales, Inc.: anniversary, H6048 [11JY]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

Immigration: modify definition of ‘‘exempt H–1B nonimmigrant’’ (H.R. 170), H10557 [21DE]

——— reform, H76–H78 [9JA], H480 [18JA]

In Our Backyard (organization): tribute to Convenience Stores Against Trafficking program, E809 [8JN]

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E575 [1MY]

——— tribute to 6th Congressional District Manufacturing Advisory Committee members, E1566 [28NO]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (H. Con. Res. 63), H4789, H4790 [6JN]

Infrastructure Week: observance, H3958, H3962 [15MY], H3990 [16MY], H4146 [17MY], H4235 [18MY]

Insurance: preserve State-based system of insurance regulation and provide greater oversight and transparency of international insurance standards setting processes (H.R. 4537), H6007–H6010 [10JY]

Intel Corp.: anniversary, E1033 [18JY]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H78 [9JA], H101, H103–H112 [10JA], H136, H137–H160 [11JA], E73, E80 [19JA]

Internal Revenue Code: make technical corrections, H2026 [22MR]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, E1033 [18JY]

Ironwood Forest National Monument: prohibit funding, H6520, H6521 [18JY]

Jones-Gould, Lana: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]

JWF Industries, Inc.: Environmental Tank & Container (division) recipient of Oil & Gas Awards (organization) Manufacturer of the Year Award, H1646 [15MR]

KCF Technologies, Inc.: tribute, H5819 [28JN]

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp.: anniversary, E1445 [23OC]

Kernersville, NC: anniversary of Kernersville Chamber of Commerce, H7783 [4SE]

Koester’s Body and Frame Shop (business): Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1632 [10DE]

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp.: anniversary, E743 [25MY]

L.G. Everist, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business of the Year Award recipient, E247 [1MR]

Labor unions: importance, H661–H671 [29JA], H4682–H4688 [23MY], H7814 [4SE], E124, E126, E130 [2FE]

——— tribute to New York labor union members, H767 [5FE]

Lake Placid, NY: anniverary of Ruthie’s Run (business), E1397 [12OC]

Lakewood, CO: Denver West (business) recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Chairman’s Choice Award, E468 [16AP]

Leadership North Carolina (organization): tribute, E903 [22JN]

Lehigh Northeast Cement Co.: anniversary of Glens Falls, NY, plant, E1214 [6SE]

Libbey, Inc.: anniversary, E551 [26AP]

Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc.: Made in America Product Showcase selectee, E1042 [23JY]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (S. 2896), H10396 [20DE]

Lopez, Humberto: Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association Hotelier of the Year Award recipient, H5106 [13JN]

Loudoun County, VA: anniversary of Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, E109 [29JA]

Lujan, Kristine: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E460 [13AP]

Lundberg Family Farms (business): anniversary, E674 [17MY]

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

Mather, CA: anniversary of Mather Field, E1245 [13SE]

McAllen, TX: anniversary of Trevino’s Auto Mart (business), E1482 [30OC]

McLane Company, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E245 [1MR]

McReynolds, Mandi: Business Record (publication) Meredith Emerging Woman of Influence honoree, E1269 [20SE]

Medicaid: prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program, H10050, H10051 [11DE]

Medicare: require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries, H1647 [15MR]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (H.R. 5676), H5261–H5264 [19JN], E904 [22JN]

Mendiola, Melanie: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E464 [13AP]

Metropolitan Economic Development Association: Dept. of Commerce Top Minority Business Developer award recipient, E179 [13FE]

Mexico: promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (H.R. 1567), H9591–H9593 [27NO]

Micronova Manufacturing, Inc.: President’s E Star Award recipient, E701 [21MY]

Milburn, Steve and Debbie: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Business of the Year Award recipients, E211 [23FE]

MillerCoors, LLC: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Pioneer Award recipient, E470 [16AP]

Minimum wage: increase (H.R. 15), E916 [26JN]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (H.R. 3913), H418 [17JA]

MITRE Corp.: anniversary, E1703 [20DE]

Miyashita, Jocelyn B.: SBA Guam Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E462 [13AP]

Mondelez International, Inc.: decision to withdraw from employee pension plan, H5370 [21JN], H5752 [27JN]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 5904), H5188 [14JN]

NAFTA: impact on U.S. wages and workforce, H9531 [15NO], H9731 [29NO]

——— renegotiation of certain provisions, H5756 [27JN], H7091 [24JY], H9531 [15NO], H9731 [29NO], E924 [26JN]

Nambo Guam Ltd.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Business Laureate honoree, E728 [24MY]

Napa Valley College: anniversary, E466 [16AP]

NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (H.R. 5345), H5769, H5770 [27JN]

——— extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (S. 7), H10419 [20DE]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]

National Association of Chain Drug Stores: tribute to annual RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, E251 [5MR]

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: observance, H9139 [27SE]

National Dairy Month: observance, H5369 [21JN]

National security: clarify and improve procedures and accountability for authorizing acquisitions and sharing of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching collections of communications (H.R. 3989), H109 [10JA]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish, H4373 [22MY], H4677 [23MY]

National Small Business Week: designate (H. Res. 840), H3587 [26AP]

——— observance, H3496 [24AP], H3585 [26AP], H3710 [27AP], H3841 [9MY]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance, H3765 [7MY], E602 [8MY]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, H96–H103, H114–H125 [10JA]

Natural resources: recognize that national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters contribute greatly to our economic and physical well being and can be further improved by public-private partnerships (H. Res. 794), E357 [21MR]

New Zealand: include in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by New Zealand (S. 2245), H6620, H6621 [23JY]

NIST: disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks (S. 770), H7201 [25JY]

——— importance of Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, H1449 [7MR]

NOAA: conduct a study on all fees charged to the lobster industry, H6092, H6093 [11JY]

——— coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), H9790–H9792 [10DE]

——— provide authority to declare a fishery disaster if fishermen suffer negative impacts from tariffs, H6097 [11JY]

Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation: tribute to Community Labor Awards recipients, E1410 [16OC]

Northern Mariana Islands: condemn replacement of U.S. workers at Imperial Pacific International casino construction site with H-2B visa workers, E1147 [14AU]

——— provide temporary increase in transitional workers (H.R. 339), E1148 [14AU]

Novato, CA: anniversary of Pini Ace Hardware (business), E923 [26JN]

NSF: develop an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) course to support commercialization-ready innovation companies (H.R. 5086), H3489–H3491 [24AP], E532 [25AP]

Nucor Corp.: anniversary of Vulcraft Steel Plant in Grapeland, TX, E545 [26AP]

OPM: prohibit funding to administer Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Multi-State Plan program, H6538 [18JY]

Otherwise Gifts (business): Lansdale, PA, Economic Development Committee Business of the Month award recipient, H9097 [27SE]

Pakistan: placement on Financial Action Task Force grey list of countries that have failed to combat terrorist financing, H3590 [26AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers, H7661 [25JY]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3798), H7937 [7SE]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3798), consideration (H. Res. 1059), H8181–H8184 [13SE]

Pekin, IL: anniversary of Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, E1446 [23OC]

Pennsylvania: importance of agriculture, H6049 [11JY]

——— tribute to 5th Congressional District manufacturing companies, H6266 [17JY]

Pensions: adjust single-employer benefit plan premiums, H10472 [20DE]

——— modify certain laws relative to multiemployer pensions (H.R. 2412), H80 [9JA], E1192 [4SE]

——— protect multiemployer pension plan benefits, H3890 [10MY], H6273 [17JY]

——— secure multiemployer pension benefits, H78 [9JA], H1616 [15MR], H8891 [26SE]

Pharmaceuticals: impact of pharmaceutical industry lobbyists and political contributions on prescription drug prices, H4592 [23MY]

——— implement strategy to reduce prescription drug prices, H3867, H3868 [9MY], H3889 [10MY]

——— reform the pharmaceutical industry, H3988 [16MY]

Picocyl, LLC: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E485 [17AP]

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E486 [17AP]

Plano, TX: Plano Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, H7093 [24JY]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (H.R. 6249), H5759 [27JN], E936 [27JN]

——— impact of Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v. FEC relative to the influence of money and corporations in elections, H6055 [11JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 6239), H6060, H6061 [11JY]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (H.R. 20), H4297 [22MY]

Pratt & Whitney Co.: Columbus, GA, facility recipient of Georgia Dept. of Economic Development and Technical College System of Georgia Large Manufacturer of the Year award, E539 [25AP]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H101, H106, H108 [10JA], H136, H143–H158 [11JA], H6045 [11JY], E73, E80 [19JA]

——— codify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H9738 [29NO]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, H3307 [13AP], H4780 [6JN], H5008, H5009 [8JN], H5139 [13JN]

Red Rocks Community College: tribute to NSF Community College Innovation Challenge finalists, E928 [27JN]

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

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

Roanoke, TX: anniversary of Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce, E143 [6FE]

Roby, Representative: meetings in 2d Congressional District of Alabama, H7830 [5SE]

Round Rock, TX: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1063 [25JY]

Rouses Point, NY: opening of Proud Patriot restaurant, E959 [3JY]

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

S. Martinelli and Co.: anniversary, E1028 [18JY]

San Luis Obispo County, CA: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant closure, H1358 [5MR]

——— implement renewable energy incentives to offset loss of jobs and revenue resulting from closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, H1359 [5MR]

Sandusky, OH: Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on Corso’s Flower and Garden Center, H5196 [14JN]

Saratoga Economic Development Corp.: anniversary, E523 [24AP]

SAS Manufacturing (company): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E488 [17AP]

SBA: employee-ownership loan guarantee program technical assistance, training, and education funding, H6535 [18JY]

——— improve number of small business investment companies in underlicensed States (H.R. 4111), H3808–H3810 [8MY]

——— modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (H.R. 6330), H8805, H8806 [25SE]

——— specify what credit is given for certain subcontractors and provide a dispute process for non-payment to subcontractors (H.R. 6367), H8806–H8808 [25SE]

——— Women’s Business Centers and Veterans Outreach programs funding through reductions in Entrepreneurial Development Programs funding, H6534 [18JY]

Schenck Foods Co.: anniversary, E1023 [17JY]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), H8229–H8234 [13SE]

——— provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), Senate amendment, H10297–H10302 [19DE]

SEC: allow for registration of venture exchanges (H.R. 5877), H6003–H6005 [10JY]

——— carry out a study to evaluate issues affecting provision of and reliance upon investment research into small issuers, H6307 [17JY]

——— carry out a study to evaluate issues affecting provision of and reliance upon investment research into small issuers (H.R. 6139), H5997, H5998 [10JY]

——— carry out study of direct and indirect underwriting fees, including gross spreads, for mid-sized initial public offerings, H6307, H6308 [17JY]

——— clarify definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law as not applying to events like demo days, H6306, H6308, H6310 [17JY]

——— codify certain qualifications of individuals as accredited investors for purposes of securities laws, H6311 [17JY]

——— exempt from registration brokers participating in the transfer of ownership of smaller privately-held companies, H6307 [17JY]

——— exempt investment advisers who solely advise certain rural business investment companies from certain regulations (S. 2765), H10416 [20DE]

——— expand ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions, H6312 [17JY], H9736 [29NO]

——— expand investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company, H4343 [22MY]

——— implement rules simplifying the quarterly financial reporting regime, H6308 [17JY]

——— implement rules simplifying the quarterly financial reporting regime (H.R. 5970), H6013–H6015 [10JY], H6046 [11JY]

——— increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H6295–H6312 [17JY], H9695, H9733, H9735–H9738 [29NO], E1052 [24JY]

——— prohibit from compelling a person to produce or furnish algorithmic trading proprietary source code or similar intellectual property without issuance of a subpoena, H1165, H1166 [14FE]

——— prohibit from compelling a person to produce or furnish algorithmic trading source code or similar intellectual property without issuance of a subpoena, H1143, H1156–H1162 [14FE]

——— provide a safe harbor relative to certain investment fund research reports (H.R. 910), E1586 [30NO]

——— provide that the definition of a facility of an exchange does not apply to a line of business the purpose of which is not to effect or report a transaction on an exchange, H6308 [17JY]

——— require disclosure of corporate political spending, H6535, H6536 [18JY]

——— require review of annual Government-business forum on capital formation, H4347 [22MY]

——— review and revise bad actor disqualificiation regulations prior to future increases in offering threshold, H1640 [15MR]

——— revise any rules necessary to enable closed-end companies to use securities offering and proxy rules that are available to other issuers of securities (H.R. 4279), H183–H185 [16JA]

——— revise regulations relative to qualifications of natural persons as accredited investors, H6307 [17JY]

——— specify when a nationally traded security is exempt from State regulation of security offerings, H1141, H1143, H1156, H1157, H1161 [14FE]

——— study rule 10b5-1 trading plans relative to the definition of insider trading, H6307 [17JY]

——— study the 10 per centum threshold limitation applicable to the definition of a diversified company, H6309 [17JY]

Securities: provide a temporary exemption for low-revenue issuers from certain auditor attestation requirements, H1156, H1157, H1162, H1163 [14FE], H6310 [17JY]

——— require certain low-revenue issuers to have a policy in place to claw back executive incentive-based pay if it is materially noncompliant with financial reporting requirements, H1166, H1167 [14FE]

Senior citizens: provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples, H648–H650 [29JA], H4347 [22MY]

Sexual harassment: establish a national commission to combat workplace sexual harassment (H.R. 7345), E1697 [20DE]

Ships and vessels: require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (H.R. 1240), H3497 [24AP]

——— require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (H.R. 5893), H4580 [22MY], H4586 [23MY], H7147 [24JY], H7889 [6SE]

Shull, Keri: Institute for Excellence in Sales Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award recipient, E827 [12JN]

Silgan Closures (company): Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Illinois Sustainable Award recipient, E70 [19JA]

Simonton, TX: reopening of Roper’s Country Store and Cafe after Hurricane Harvey, H1107 [13FE]

Simplex Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E825 [12JN]

Small business: allow multiple small businesses to pool employees, across multiple States, for the purpose of purchasing health insurance coverage for their employees in a large group market, H1173 [14FE]

——— amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), H1489, H1490 [8MR], H1634–H1642 [15MR]

——— amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554–H1559 [14MR]

——— amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), motion to recommit, H1640 [15MR]

——— expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (H.R. 2655), H6030–H6032 [10JY]

——— expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (S. 791), H8813–H8815 [25SE]

——— provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (H.R. 4754), H3800, H3801 [8MY]

Sonoma County, CA: Petaluma Gap named as an American Viticultural Area, E749 [29MY]

Sonoma State University: opening of School of Business and Economics Wine Business Institute Wine Spectator Learning Center, E750 [29MY]

Soros, George: impact of contributions on efforts to influence policy in Hungary, E1157 [17AU]

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

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers, H3537, H3541 [25AP]

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX): launch of Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, H968 [7FE]

Space policy: provide for authorization and supervision of nongovernmental space activities (H.R. 2809), H3476–H3489 [24AP], E538 [25AP]

——— reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (S. 3277), H10560–H10567 [21DE]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (H.R. 947), H5156 [14JN]

Steinway & Sons (company): anniversary, E257 [5MR]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: rename in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter (H.R. 6870), H9357, H9395 [28SE]

Stracuzzi, Gina: Institute for Excellence in Sales Sales Member of the Year Award recipient, E827 [12JN]

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.: anniversary, E1210 [5SE]

Superior National Forest: prohibit funding to withdraw certain lands from mineral and geothermal leasing, H6513, H6514 [18JY]

Sutrak USA Co.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E245 [1MR]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Biscotti Cafe, E347 [20MR]

——— anniversary of Provisions Bakery & Restaurant, E348 [20MR]

Taco Palenque (business): anniversary, E1608 [6DE]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, H3578, H3588 [26AP]

Tariff: impact, H9395 [28SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H8 [8JA], H22, H29, H72–H75 [9JA], H85, H91, H93, H94, H128, H129 [10JA], H177, H399–H401 [16JA], H422, H455, H469–H471 [17JA], H489, H539 [18JA], H573 [19JA], H585 [20JA], H656, H671 [29JA], H684, H688, H689 [30JA], H829 [6FE], H979 [8FE], H1173 [14FE], H1201 [15FE], H1257–H1262 [26FE], H1272, H1329 [27FE], H1355 [5MR], H1422, H1425–H1431 [6MR], H1449 [7MR], H1616 [15MR], H1684–H1688 [19MR], H1702 [20MR], H3085–H3089 [10AP], H3104, H3108 [11AP], H3230, H3307 [13AP], H3331 [16AP], H3351, H3352, H3353, H3367, H3382, H3393 [17AP], H3404, H3405, H3436 [18AP], H3456, H3457, H3460, H3497–H3501 [24AP], H3581 [26AP], H3710 [27AP], H3768, H3770, H3773, H3774 [7MY], H3839, H3841, H3842 [9MY], H3915 [10MY], H3960–H3962 [15MY], H3990 [16MY], H4742, H4763–H4768 [5JN], H4780 [6JN], H4858 [7JN], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5029, H5083–H5088 [12JN], H5278 [19JN], H5347, H5348 [20JN], H5510, H5576 [22JN], H5642–H5646 [25JN], H5655 [26JN], H5756, H5757 [27JN], H6047 [11JY], H6163 [12JY], H6245 [16JY], H6273 [17JY], H6474, H6554 [18JY], H6577, H6585 [19JY], H6634 [23JY], H7171, H7648, H7649 [25JY], H7814 [4SE], H7829 [5SE], H8164–H8168 [12SE], H8178 [13SE], H9094, H9103–H9111, H9114 [27SE], H9745 [30NO], E231 [27FE], E1084 [26JY]

——— impact on stock market, H177 [16JA]

——— impact on women, H65 [9JA]

——— repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (H.R. 5928), H4592 [23MY]

Taxation: establish an excise tax on production and importation of opioid pain relievers and use such funds to provide and expand access to substance abuse treatment (H.R. 3254), H5140 [13JN]

——— extend biodiesel and renewable diesel tax incentives, H3383 [17AP]

——— extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (H.R. 519), H7110–H7112 [24JY]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), E1319 [27SE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 48), H8838 [25SE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), Senate amendment, H8822 [25SE], E1433 [19OC]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), H6562–H6569 [19JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6478–H6486 [18JY]

——— promote new business innovation (H.R. 6756), H8891 [26SE], H9094, H9113–H9118 [27SE]

——— promote new business innovation (H.R. 6756), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (H.R. 5516), H3330 [16AP]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (H.R. 5108), H7816 [4SE]

——— rates, H93 [10JA]

——— reform, H7876 [6SE]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H3436–H3438 [18AP]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, H30 [9JA], H86, H93 [10JA]

Taylor, Amanda: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E422 [10AP]

Taylor’s Candy Co.: tribute, E370 [26MR]

Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), Senate amendment, H992–H994, H1071 [8FE]

Tenney, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10095 [11DE]

Terrorism: establish a national strategy to combat the financing of terrorism and related illicit finance, H9736 [29NO]

Tidewater Boats, LLC: tribute, E27 [10JA]

Toccoa, GA: tribute to Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E1205 [5SE]

Treaties and agreements: impact of NAFTA and CAFTA on U.S. wages and workforce, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5756 [27JN]

Trimble, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Innovative Technology Award recipient, E472 [16AP]

Triple J Enterprises, Inc.: tribute, E684 [18MY]

TriYoung, Inc.: tribute, H8178 [13SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H31 [9JA], H7159 [25JY], H7827 [5SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H4270 [21MY], H4725 [24MY], H6032 [10JY], H6192 [13JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H1381 [6MR], H3962 [15MY], H3986 [16MY], H4853, H4854, H4858 [7JN], H6246–H6252 [16JY], H7091 [24JY], H7785 [4SE], H7833 [5SE], H7880 [6SE], H8895 [26SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, H9695 [29NO]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, H9660–H9663 [27NO]

——— impeachment, H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

——— require disclosure of Federal income tax returns, H3360 [17AP], H3407, H3408 [18AP], H4129 [16MY]

21st Century Bean (company): tribute, H3455 [24AP]

Tyson, Henry: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Young Professional of the Year Award recipient, E213 [23FE]

U.N.: U.S. opposition to WHO resolution promoting breastfeeding, H6119 [12JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers, H8822 [25SE], E1319 [27SE], E1433 [19OC]

——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3522–H3542 [25AP], E553 [26AP]

Unemployment: rates, H3915, H3916 [10MY]

Vela, Lee: Public Relations Society of America Houston Legacy Award recipient, E1132 [7AU]

Wahlig, Teri: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1277 [20SE]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (H.R. 5609), H5754 [27JN]

Watertown, NY: opening of Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore, E1140 [10AU]

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.: anniversary, E1604 [6DE]

Whalen, Jane: National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa Business Owner of the Year award recipient, E109 [29JA]

Wichita, KS: tribute to business and education partnerships to train workers for aerospace industry jobs, H3965 [15MY]

Wilson, Representative Joe: bus tour of 2d Congressional District of South Carolina, H7813 [4SE]

Wintersteen, Wendy: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1270 [20SE]

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: observance, E1538 [16NO]

World Bank Group: modify Dept. of the Treasury reporting requirement to ensure promotion of a reduction in government barriers to entrepreneurship as an important component of poverty reduction, H449, H450 [17JA]

Yard House (company): West Chamber (organization) Large Business of the Year Award recipient, E180 [13FE]

Yazoo City, MS: tribute to Exclusive Kutz Barber Shop, E372 [26MR]

——— tribute to Scott Memorial Funeral Home, E370 [26MR]

Z. Brown Distillery (business): tribute to producing 500th barrel of bourbon, H488 [18JA]

Zimmer Biomet Spine (company): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E491 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: impact of tariffs, S5355 [25JY], S5399 [26JY]

——— impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (S. 3404), S5993 [28AU]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7233 [29NO], S7863–S7865 [19DE]

Alcoholic beverages: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (H.R. 5317), S7141 [27NO]

American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (S. Res. 567), S4746, S4808 [28JN]

AndyMark, Inc.: tribute, S2482 [26AP]

Antitrust policy: modify standards for unlawful acquisitions (S. 1812), S2856 [23MY]

——— promote merger enforcement and protect competition through adjusting premerger filing fees, increasing antitrust enforcement resources, and improving information provided to antitrust enforcers (S. 1811), S2855 [23MY]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (S. 3740), S7435 [11DE]

Arizona: ensure continued support for military installations, defense industries, and surrounding communities, S7852 [19DE]

Armed Forces: expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families, S4024 [19JN]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (S. 2457), S1247 [27FE]

Azar, Alex M., II: suitability to be Sec. of HHS relative to history of raising prescription drug prices while serving as drug company executive, S458, S461 [23JA], S483–S485, S492 [24JA]

Bangladesh: anniversary of Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, S2382 [24AP]

——— call for improvement of labor rights and worker safety, S2382 [24AP]

Batesville Tool & Die, Inc.: anniversary, S6220 [18SE]

Bear Knuckles (company): tribute, S6337 [26SE]

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.: anniversary, S6628 [5OC]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2659 [15MY]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (S. Res. 416), S1253, S1254 [27FE], S6796 [11OC]

Caxton Printers, Ltd.: tribute, S7236 [29NO]

Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Chicago HEAL (Hospital Engagement, Action, and Leadership) Initiative, S6436 [2OC]

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, S1887 [22MR], S2057 [11AP], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2784 [21MY], S2850–S2853 [23MY], S3285 [7JN], S5483, S5484 [31JY], S5539–S5541 [1AU], S7149 [28NO], S7533 [13DE], S7828 [19DE], S7975 [20DE]

——— assessment of U.S. trade policy, S2052 [11AP], S2230 [18AP], S3280 [7JN], S4979 [17JY], S5048 [18JY]

——— impact of increasing influence in global affairs, S2056–S2058 [11AP]

——— prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws, S4013 [19JN], S5574 [1AU]

——— safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (S. 2826), S2625–S2627 [10MY]

——— U.S. policy, S2423 [25AP]

Clear Springs Foods, Inc.: tribute, S2432 [25AP]

Climate: American Petroleum Institute actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S1234–S1236 [27FE]

——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (S. 2352), S551 [29JA]

——— effects of climate change, S13–S16 [3JA], S242 [17JA], S494 [24JA], S1429–S1431 [7MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S5822–S5824 [22AU], S5888–S5890 [23AU], S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6127–S6130 [12SE], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706–S6708 [9OC], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO], S7214–S7216 [29NO]

——— efforts of fossil fuel industry to deny and discredit science behind climate change, S1234 [27FE], S1430 [7MR], S1680 [13MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S2356–S2358 [23AP], S2378 [24AP], S2426 [25AP], S2462 [26AP], S2839–S2841 [22MY], S2988 [5JN], S4031 [19JN], S4904–S4906 [11JY], S5261 [24JY], S5481–S5483 [31JY], S5823 [22AU], S6129 [12SE], S6211 [18SE], S6375–S6378 [28SE], S7305–S7308 [5DE]

——— impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]

——— impact of climate change on fishing industry, S1675 [13MR], S5052–S5056 [18JY]

——— impact of climate change on national security, S5055 [18JY]

——— impact of climate change on potential risk of a ‘‘carbon bubble’’ and subsequent instability of financial markets, S4904–S4906 [11JY]

——— impact of climate change on the economy, S3748–S3750 [12JN], S5823 [22AU]

——— impact of rollback of regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants on climate change, S5895 [23AU]

——— National Association of Manufacturers actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S899 [13FE]

——— U.S. Chamber of Commerce actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S800 [8FE], S1234 [27FE]

Climate Leadership Council: release of ‘‘Exceeding Paris—How the Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan Would Significantly Exceed the U.S. Paris Commitment’’ report, S6211 [18SE]

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, S2070 [11AP]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, S2955 [4JN], S2998 [5JN], S3020–S3022 [6JN], S3271, S3286 [7JN], S3872, S3883, S3892–S3894 [13JN], S3932, S3933 [14JN], S4466 [27JN], S4695 [28JN], S4868 [10JY], S5238 [24JY], S5508 [31JY], S5541 [1AU]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (S. 2098), S859 [12FE], S1533 [8MR], S2300 [19AP], S2846, S2853 [23MY]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): call for investigation of drug companies’ knowledge about addictive qualities of drugs they manufacture, S629 [6FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): release of documents on investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, S2715 [16MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA], S2975–S2978 [5JN]

Congressional Review Act: use as a tool to overrule certain Government regulations, S16 [3JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2191, S2193, S2200–S2212 [17AP], S2227–S2230, S2235, S2239 [18AP], S2570 [9MY], S2782 [21MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), motion to proceed, S2200 [17AP]

——— importance, S5949 [27AU]

——— reform, S2208 [17AP]

——— transition to a 5-member Board of Directors, S1417 [7MR]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to audio transmission of sound recordings in any format fixed before a certain date, establish uniform term of protection for such recordings, and permit digital preservation activities (S. 2933), S2880 [23MY]

——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (S. 2393), S2880 [23MY]

Corporations: impact of employee layoffs on profits and stock prices, S1830 [20MR]

——— require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (S. 3348), S5887 [23AU]

——— require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1454), S1270 [28FE]

——— require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1717), S1270 [28FE]

Credit: require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (S. 2362), S582 [30JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S85–S87 [9JA], S1293 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1401 [6MR], S1660–S1662 [13MR], S1849–S1861, S1864–S1872 [21MR], S2053, S2079–S2081 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (S. 1693), S53 [8JA], S85–S87 [9JA], S145 [11JA], S278 [18JA], S5100 [19JY]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1741, S1744, S1759 [15MR], S1773, S1774, S1780–S1783 [19MR], S1799, S1801, S1807, S1816, S1827–S1830, S1833 [20MR]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR]

——— clarify that efforts of interactive computer service providers or users to identify, restrict access to, or remove objectionable online material shall not be considered in determining liability of the provider or user, S1829 [20MR], S1869, S1871 [21MR]

DEA: report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders, S6471 [3OC]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (S. 2838), S2680 [15MY], S3596 [11JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the voluntary Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) as a short-term conserving use program for participating farmers, S4393 [26JN]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, S4484 [27JN]

——— improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (S. 3360), S5761 [21AU]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4698 [28JN]

——— prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN], S4704, S4713 [28JN]

——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]

——— promote American agriculture in Cuba, S4484, S4485 [27JN]

——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities, S5535 [1AU]

——— redirect subsidies provided to large farms to small and medium-sized farms, S7414 [11DE]

——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S7918–S7921 [19DE]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (S. 645), S7621, S7622 [13DE]

——— establish a task force in the International Trade Administration to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping (S. 2427), S1914 [22MR]

——— study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (S. 2835), S2644 [14MY]

Dept. of Defense: allow acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth, S5890, S5891 [23AU]

——— establish a website listing defense contractors convicted of defrauding the Federal Government, S3965 [18JN]

——— importance of having multiple companies with capability to produce solid rocket motors for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, S3939 [14JN]

——— prohibit contracts with companies compensating any employee at a rate higher than the Sec. of Defense, S3965 [18JN]

Dept. of Education: improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (S. 3083), S3984 [18JN]

——— prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S1935 [22MR], S2803, S2804 [22MY], S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419–S1423, S1431 [7MR], S1833 [20MR]

——— establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence industries, S4328 [21JN]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 385), S6758–S6761 [10OC]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a study on the changes in prices of prescription drugs, S5879 [23AU]

——— prohibit Healthy Lifestyles Initiative funding for construction of fast food franchises, S5886 [23AU]

——— require drug manufacturers to publicly justify unnecessary price increases (S. 1348), S5880, S5881 [23AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), S7896 [19DE]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (S. 3706), S7374 [10DE]

Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, S1415 [7MR]

Dept. of Justice: congressional oversight of decisions to review, modify, or terminate American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) or Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) consent decree, S6335 [26SE]

——— investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]

Dept. of Labor: allow small businesses, including self-employed workers, to form association health plans, by geography or industry, to obtain health care coverage as if they were a single large employer, S4388 [26JN]

——— create a tiered awards program recognizing meaningful and verifiable efforts by employers to recruit, employ, and retain veterans (S. 438), S2860 [23MY]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment, S5879 [23AU]

——— proposed rule to expand access to health care through Small Business Health Plans, S2545 [8MY]

——— provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer, S1274 [28FE]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA], S808 [8FE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish business incubators program to promote economic development in Indian reservation communities (S. 607), S1969 [22MR]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, S231 [17JA]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (S. 999), S1677 [13MR]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida, S5602 [15AU]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (S. 2292), S139–S141 [10JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (S. 2298), S494 [24JA]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S8 [3JA], S36 [4JA], S151 [11JA], S231 [17JA], S494 [24JA], S627, S631–S638, S646 [6FE], S700 [7FE], S1672 [13MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (S. 2147), S181–S185 [16JA], S341 [19JA], S435 [22JA], S2667–S2672 [15MY]

——— report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (S. 2353), S2634 [14MY]

Dept. of Transportation: modify regulation relative to policies of air carriers on denied boarding, S6538 [4OC]

——— prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers for services provided, S6297 [25SE], S6429 [2OC], S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC]

Detroit Diesel Corp.: anniversary, S6137 [12SE]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (S. 1006), S6793 [11OC]

Diseases and disorders: cancer research funding, S6705 [9OC]

Drugs: require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406–S5409 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809–S5811 [22AU], S5882–S5884 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

——— Senate investigation of Kaléo, Inc., pricing of naloxone auto-injector to reverse effects of overdoses, S7574 [13DE]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising, S3596 [11JN], S6173 [17SE]

Ecology and environment: efforts of fossil fuel industry representatives to influence U.S. environmental policy, S242 [17JA], S2092, S2096, S2103 [12AP], S4393–S4395 [26JN]

——— tribute to efforts of companies to expand use of renewable energy and combat climate change, S1832 [20MR], S6210 [18SE], S6707 [9OC]

Economy: address low labor force participation rates by increasing efforts to provide skills training, reduce dependency on Federal aid programs, integrate previously incarcerated individuals into workforce, and address opioid crisis, S2571–S2574 [9MY]

——— corporate profits versus economic well-being of the populace, S1759 [15MR]

——— enforce antitrust regulations, S2854–S2856 [23MY]

——— impact of Government regulations, S2062 [11AP], S2570 [9MY], S3395 [11JN]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4396–S4398 [26JN]

——— importance of job creation, S2802 [22MY], S7228 [29NO]

——— monitor housing market to ensure issues that contributed to 2008 housing crisis such as easy credit, no-documentation loans, and relaxed underwriting standards do not cause another collapse, S7412 [11DE]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S3004 [6JN]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S146 [11JA], S1432 [7MR], S1529, S1531, S1532, S1535–S1567, S1569–S1574 [8MR], S1617, S1619–S1626 [12MR], S1646, S1649–S1660 [13MR], S1695, S1696, S1699–S1702, S1706–S1720, S1723–S1730 [14MR], S1741, S1746, S1761, S1762 [15MR], S1777 [19MR], S1939 [22MR], S2782 [21MY], S2844, S2854 [23MY], S2893, S2895 [24MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1329 [5MR], S1343, S1346–S1364, S1399 [6MR], S1405, S1408–S1410, S1413–S1419, S1423–S1429 [7MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), unanimous-consent request, S1708 [14MR]

——— status, S3875 [13JN], S4924 [12JY], S5394 [26JY], S5441 [30JY], S5706 [20AU], S5745 [21AU], S5886 [23AU], S6116 [12SE], S6210 [18SE], S6794–S6798 [11OC]

Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR], S1622 [12MR]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S95–S100 [9JA], S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S639–S646 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1258 [28FE], S1368–S1374, S1398, S1399 [6MR], S1619 [12MR], S1743 [15MR], S2691 [16MY], S2784 [21MY]

——— expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

Employers’ Mutual Insurance Co.: anniversary, S2921 [24MY]

Employment: importance of investment in workforce, S2372 [24AP]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, S5227 [24JY]

EPA: address price of renewable identification number credits (RINs) paid by oil refineries to show compliance with Renewable Fuel Standard, S688–S694 [7FE]

——— establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (S. 3779), S7927 [19DE]

——— prohibit hardship waivers to renewable fuel standard, S4358 [25JN]

——— proposed regulations allowing States more authority in creating plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants, S5733 [21AU], S5888–S5890, S5895–S5899 [23AU]

——— proposed rule to revise vehicle emissions standards, S2084 [12AP]

Europe: reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (S. 3229), S5067–S5069 [18JY]

Eximbank: call for confirmation of nominees in order to ensure continued operation, S2253–S2256 [18AP]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program, S6538 [4OC]

——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools, S6538 [4OC]

Facebook, Inc.: concerns over online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S3013 [6JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S674–S677, S681 [7FE], S966 [14FE]

FCC: decision to repeal net neutrality regulations, S5–S8 [3JA], S174 [16JA], S1204 [26FE]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S1224, S1231 [27FE], S1346 [6MR], S2559, S2560, S2564, S2568, S2581–S2589 [9MY], S2672 [15MY], S2688–S2710 [16MY], S2741 [17MY], S3397 [11JN], S3744 [12JN]

——— expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, S900 [13FE]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (S. 3155), S4737 [28JN]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (S. 974), S807 [8FE], S5881 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

——— prohibit funding for regulations to require the term ‘‘added sugar’’ be included on food labels for honey and maple syrup, S5533 [1AU]

——— proposed regulations to require the term ‘‘added sugar’’ be included on food labels for honey and maple syrup, S3883 [13JN]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (H.R. 7327), S7950 [19DE]

——— establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (S. 3085), S7809–S7817 [18DE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, S3286 [7JN], S3396 [11JN], S3896–S3899 [13JN], S3931, S3938 [14JN], S4013 [19JN], S5574 [1AU]

——— prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, S5541 [1AU]

——— prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve social programs, S796, S800 [8FE]

FEMA: clarify authority under the National Flood Insurance Program relative to post-storm assessments of wind versus water damage and claims (S. 2093), S5443 [30JY]

FERC: establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), S6031 [4SE]

——— final rule on participation of electric storage resources in the capacity, energy, and ancillary service markets operated by Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs), S1833 [20MR], S6129 [12SE]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts, S1706 [14MR]

——— ensure foreign banks are subject to the same regulations as domestic banks, S1624 [12MR]

——— impact of rules and regulations on community financial institutions, S145 [11JA]

——— implementation of corporate policies that restrict banking services to clients who conduct certain firearm-related business, S2985 [5JN]

——— permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (S. 2361), S1785, S1786 [19MR]

——— stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (S. 2544), S1709 [14MR]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, S1276, S1277, S1279 [28FE], S1575 [8MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale, S1719 [14MR]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 1945), S1277 [28FE]

——— require a background check for every firearm sale (S. 2009), S1296 [1MR]

Flint, MI: tribute to small business startup companies, S5095 [19JY]

Floods: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (S. 563), S5415 [26JY]

Foreign policy: assessment of U.S. trade policy, S5565–S5567 [1AU]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry, S7374 [10DE]

——— facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, S5565 [1AU]

——— importance of bilateral trade agreements, S2055 [11AP], S6466 [3OC]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders, S5565 [1AU]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S3402, S3596 [11JN], S3740–S3743 [12JN], S3892 [13JN], S4018 [19JN], S4469–S4472 [27JN], S4886–S4891 [11JY], S4979 [17JY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (S. 3013), S3274 [7JN]

——— U.S. deficit, S1406 [7MR], S1648 [13MR], S2850–S2853 [23MY]

Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of STAR Financial Bank, S6054 [6SE]

FRS: impact of financial industry deregulation, S5978 [28AU]

——— proposed rule change for financial institutions relative to the Volcker rule prohibiting the conduct of certain investment activities, S2958 [4JN]

——— results of annual bank stress tests, S4836 [9JY]

FTC: require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information, S1573 [8MR]

——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (S. 2640), S2042 [10AP]

General Motors Co.: impact of announced closures of auto plants, S7107, S7125 [27NO]

——— layoff of employees at Lordstown, OH, plant and relocation of jobs to Mexico, S4376 [25JN]

Gorham, ME: anniversary of Gorham Savings Bank, S4278 [20JN]

Hampton, Ted: Knox County, KY, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, S2003 [9AP]

Harley-Davidson, Inc.: anniversary, S5952 [27AU]

Health: health insurance premium rates, S3887 [13JN], S4357 [25JN]

Hemp History Week: designate (S. Res. 532), S2997 [5JN]

Hinton Mills (company): anniversary, S5714 [20AU]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE]

Immigration: expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (S. 2466), S1289 [28FE]

——— impact of legal immigrants on U.S. economy, S564 [30JA]

——— potential impact of loss of legal status for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children on U.S. economic growth, S694 [7FE]

——— terminate the EB-5 regional center program, S1778 [19MR]

Insurance: allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exchanges, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies, S1751–S1753 [15MR], S1905–S1913, S1918, S1919, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY], S3284 [7JN], S3891, S3892 [13JN], S3962 [18JN], S5409 [26JY], S6767 [10OC], S7889 [19DE]

Intelligence services: improve authorization of certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, extend authorities on searching certain communications, and ensure ability to share certain foreign intelligence (S. 2158), S225 [17JA]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S173–S180 [16JA], S213, S224–S227, S235–S242 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA], S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S5029–S5031, S5048 [18JY], S5366–S5369 [25JY], S5566 [1AU], S5602 [15AU]

——— imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S3276 [7JN], S4470–S4472 [27JN]

ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (S. 3266), S5366–S5369 [25JY]

Kagame, Paul: tribute to leadership and efforts by Rwandan President to rebuild economy and infrastructure, S454–S458 [23JA]

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp.: anniversary, S6805 [11OC]

Kentwool (company): anniversary, S3980 [18JN]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]

Labeling: make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate labeling of products made in the U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (S. 118), S5044 [18JY]

——— make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate labeling of products made in the U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (S. 118), unanimous-consent request, S5043, S5044 [18JY]

Labor unions: importance, S6024 [4SE]

——— protection of workers’ wages and pensions, S5553 [1AU]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (S. 2896), S5938 [23AU]

Maine: anniversary of Biddeford Savings Bank, S1450 [7MR]

Medicaid: prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (S. 3702), S7339 [6DE]

Medicare: establish part E public health plans available to everyone (S. 2708), S2265 [18AP]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (S. 41), S5880 [23AU]

Micron Technology, Inc.: anniversary, S6435 [2OC]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (S. 1105), S2667 [15MY]

Montpelier, VT: anniversary of Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery, S1785 [19MR]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (S. 3324), S5610 [15AU], S7125 [27NO]

——— reform corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S2611 [10MY]

Mulvaney, Mick: assessment of tenure as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director, S5949 [27AU], S6410 [1OC]

NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, S2782 [21MY], S6406 [1OC], S6421, S6432 [2OC], S6465, S6490 [3OC], S7975 [20DE]

NASA: extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (S. 7), S7371, S7372 [6DE]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 657), S6365 [27SE]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (S. Res. 418), S1293 [28FE]

National Small Business Week: designate (S. Res. 498), S2498 [26AP]

——— observance, S2435 [25AP]

National Travel and Tourism Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 534), S2998 [5JN]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 558), S4955 [12JY]

National Women’s Small Business Month: observance, S6813 [11OC]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (S. Res. 632), S6232 [18SE], S6397 [28SE]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S927 [13FE], S2131–S2138 [16AP], S2192 [17AP], S2315 [19AP]

——— provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1969–S1972 [22MR]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, S6121 [12SE]

New Zealand: include in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by New Zealand (S. 2245), S4700, S4701 [28JN]

News media: use of propaganda and misinformation to create polarization, S6375–S6378 [28SE]

NIST: disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks (S. 770), S5561 [1AU]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S5937, S5938 [23AU]

——— coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), House amendment, S7727 [17DE]

North Charleston, SC: decision of Boeing Co., factory employees to unionize, S2959 [4JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: support public awareness of importance of trademarks, including goals and ideals of National Trademark Exposition (S. Res. 580), S5312 [24JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide for stabilization in the individual health insurance market, S435 [22JA]

——— repeal the individual health insurance mandate, S220 [17JA]

Pensions: provide alternative minimum funding rules for certain single-employer benefit plans maintained by community newspaper, unanimous-consent request, S2466 [26AP]

——— provide for salary reductions for certain employees of pension plans in critical or declining status that reduces participant benefits, S182 [16JA]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S2638 [14MY], S2845 [23MY], S2914 [24MY]

Pharmaceuticals: implement strategy to reduce prescription drug prices, S2601 [10MY], S2691 [16MY]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (S. 124), S7220 [29NO], S7889 [19DE]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374–S2379 [24AP], S2424–S2428, S2443, S2444 [25AP], S2461–S2463 [26AP]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 1585), S2376 [24AP], S3748 [12JN], S4031 [19JN], S7309 [5DE], S7390 [11DE]

Postal Service: improve operations, service, and transparency (S. 2629), S1931 [22MR], S1994 [9AP]

——— prohibit privatization, S5342 [25JY]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S2377 [24AP], S6128–S6130 [12SE], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6787 [11OC]

——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (S. 987), S1683 [13MR]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, S175–S180 [16JA], S224–S227, S235–S242 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA], S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S531 [29JA], S1995 [9AP], S2088–S2090, S2092, S2097–S2103, S2106, S2109, S2117 [12AP], S2356 [23AP], S2445 [25AP], S2713–S2715 [16MY], S4393–S4395 [26JN]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (S. 1633), S5676 [16AU]

Purdue University: urge commitment to end certain practices, such as, predispute mandatory arbitration clauses and class action bans in student enrollment, after acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University, S6806 [11OC]

Religion: recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community (S. Res. 555), S4293 [20JN]

Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S2570, S2571 [9MY], S2811 [22MY], S2953 [4JN], S2975 [5JN]

Rood, John C.: suitability to be Under Sec. of Defense for Policy relative to prior position at Lockheed Martin Corp., S18 [3JA]

Roundup, MT: tribute to Busy Bee Cafe, S2615 [10MY]

Russia: develop strategy to counter illicit Russian financial activities, S1268–S1271 [28FE]

SBA: expand participation in the Microloan Program (S. 526), S5072, S5073 [18JY]

——— improve number of small business investment companies in underlicensed States (H.R. 4111), S7334, S7335 [6DE]

——— increase amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies (H.R. 2333), S2998 [5JN], S3027 [6JN]

——— increase amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies (S. 2527), S1580 [8MR]

——— modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (H.R. 6330), S7333 [6DE]

——— support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (S. 3561), S7333 [6DE]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), S7625 [13DE]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, S4033 [19JN]

SEC: exempt investment advisers who solely advise certain rural business investment companies from certain regulations (S. 2765), S6881, S6882 [11OC]

——— grant authority to reject certain corporate stock buyback offers, S1531 [8MR]

——— require disclosure of corporate political spending, S5573 [1AU]

——— require proxy advisory firms registration as investment advisers (S. 3614), S6927 [13NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (S. Res. 457), S2079 [11AP]

Senior citizens: provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples (S. 223), S1711 [14MR]

Small business: allow multiple small businesses to pool employees, across multiple States, for the purpose of purchasing health insurance coverage for their employees in a large group market, S6793 [11OC]

——— expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (S. 791), S5073, S5074 [18JY]

Social Security: improve transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests (S. 3000), S6172 [17SE]

Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries (nonprofit organization): tribute, S464 [23JA]

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX): launch of Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, S633, S634 [6FE]

Space policy: reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (S. 3277), S7966–S7971 [20DE]

Sports: implement regulations on legalized sports gambling, S5907 [23AU]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (S. 337), S674–S677, S682 [7FE]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: rename in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter (H.R. 6870), S6879, S6880 [11OC]

Sunrise County Economic Council: anniversary, S6337 [26SE]

Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

——— impact of decisions on corporate interests, S6610 [5OC]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 464), S2498 [26AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S10 [3JA], S81, S84, S100 [9JA], S113, S122–S124, S128 [10JA], S143, S157–S159 [11JA], S173 [16JA], S213, S227, S230, S234, S236 [17JA], S265, S281 [18JA], S448 [23JA], S544 [29JA], S566, S567 [30JA], S596, S601 [5FE], S618, S630 [6FE], S677–S680, S684 [7FE], S810–S812 [8FE], S889, S894 [13FE], S930, S932, S945 [14FE], S1132 [15FE], S1211 [26FE], S1224, S1229 [27FE], S1261, S1262, S1267, S1271 [28FE], S1295, S1298 [1MR], S1325, S1328–S1330 [5MR], S1344, S1346, S1349, S1400 [6MR], S1406, S1407 [7MR], S1530–S1533 [8MR], S1618 [12MR], S1645, S1655 [13MR], S1696, S1716, S1717 [14MR], S1742 [15MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1858 [21MR], S1886 [22MR], S1994 [9AP], S2021 [10AP], S2048, S2061, S2063–S2066 [11AP], S2085, S2087 [12AP], S2132 [16AP], S2191, S2193, S2195, S2196, S2198, S2199, S2207–S2214 [17AP], S2228, S2242 [18AP], S2290 [19AP], S2334 [23AP], S2360, S2372 [24AP], S2418 [25AP], S2505, S2507 [7MY], S2533 [8MY], S2560, S2570, S2571, S2587 [9MY], S2599 [10MY], S2658, S2672 [15MY], S2689 [16MY], S2736 [17MY], S2823 [22MY], S2890, S2919 [24MY], S3013–S3016 [6JN], S3289 [7JN], S3395 [11JN], S3730, S3745 [12JN], S3864, S3877 [13JN], S3930 [14JN], S4012, S4017 [19JN], S4254, S4256, S4259, S4263–S4265, S4276 [20JN], S4313, S4315–S4318 [21JN], S4354, S4365 [25JN], S4380, S4381 [26JN], S4460, S4468, S4489–S4491 [27JN], S4690 [28JN], S4882 [11JY], S4960, S4963 [16JY], S4974 [17JY], S5027, S5050–S5052 [18JY], S5080 [19JY], S5227 [24JY], S5403 [26JY], S5464, S5465, S5467 [31JY], S5528 [1AU], S5614 [15AU], S5672, S5679, S5686 [16AU], S5734 [21AU], S5791 [22AU], S5962 [28AU], S6122–S6124 [12SE], S6273 [24SE], S6284, S6290 [25SE], S6418 [2OC], S6736, S6758 [10OC], S6778, S6807 [11OC], S7474 [12DE], S7885 [19DE]

Taxation: encourage employers to hire individuals working in dying industries or occupations made obsolete by technology (S. 2648), S7228 [29NO]

——— encourage retirement savings (S. 2526), S1580 [8MR]

——— establish an excise tax on production and importation of opioid pain relievers and use such funds to provide and expand access to substance abuse treatment (S. 523), S6473 [3OC]

——— increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (S. 2320), S571 [30JA]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), S615 [5FE], S618 [6FE], S6259–S6261 [18SE], S6292–S6296 [25SE], S6334 [26SE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 48), S6311 [25SE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), unanimous-consent request, S1365, S1366 [6MR], S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604, S2605 [10MY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), S5482 [31JY]

——— permit employers to make matching contributions to workers under certain retirement plans as if worker student loan payments were salary reduction contributions to the retirement plan (S. 3771), S7791 [18DE]

——— provide a tax credit to businesses that invest in American jobs, provide fair wages and benefits, employ active duty personnel, recruit veterans, and maintain a diverse workforce (S. 1778), S7125 [27NO]

——— provide for deferral of inclusion in gross income for capital gains reinvested in opportunity zones, S230 [17JA], S674, S678 [7FE], S1656 [13MR], S2022 [10AP]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]

——— provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals (S. 3636), S7053 [15NO]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria (S. 1892), S5803 [22AU], S5888 [23AU]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), S837 [8FE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S16 [3JA], S31, S36 [4JA], S49, S75 [8JA], S342 [19JA], S374 [20JA], S6966 [14NO]

Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), S615 [5FE], S647 [6FE], S684 [7FE]

Terrorism: establish a designation for jurisdictions permissive to terrorism financing, facilitate international prosecution of such financiers, and restrict financial institutions that provide services to terrorists (S. 358), S1335 [5MR]

Tobacco industry: past and current efforts to oppose regulation of tobacco products, S2354–S2356 [23AP]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars, S5409–S5411 [26JY]

Trump, President: assessment of views on climate change, S14 [3JA]

——— evaluation of administration, S269 [18JA], S558, S570–S572 [30JA], S5014 [17JY], S5749 [21AU], S6040 [5SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S3881 [13JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S215 [17JA], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2760 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2804 [22MY], S3002 [6JN], S3271, S3285 [7JN], S3752, S3753 [12JN], S4256, S4260 [20JN], S4315 [21JN], S4357 [25JN], S4465 [27JN], S5355 [25JY], S5399 [26JY], S5566 [1AU], S7149 [28NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, S458, S461–S462 [23JA], S482–S485 [24JA]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S1832 [20MR], S6130 [12SE], S6210 [18SE], S6707 [9OC], S6788 [11OC], S7108 [27NO], S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7208 [29NO], S7338 [6DE], S7418–S7421 [11DE], S7879–S7881 [19DE]

——— evaluation of coal industry policies, S7324 [6DE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S125 [10JA]

——— take certain actions relative to personal business holdings to ensure compliance with emoluments clause of the Constitution while serving as President (S. Con. Res. 4), S3271 [7JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers, S6259–S6261 [18SE], S6292–S6296 [25SE], S6334 [26SE]

——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (S. 2334), S501–S505 [24JA]

Unemployment: rates, S2571 [9MY]

Walsh Engineering Services, PC: tribute, S6813 [11OC]

Wheeler, Andrew: suitability to be EPA Deputy Administrator relative to views on climate change and ties to the fossil fuel industry, S2108–S2110 [12AP]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (S. Res. 693), S7062 [15NO]

Workers’ Memorial Day: observance, S2918 [24MY]

World Intellectual Property Day: observance, S2478 [26AP]

Zuckerberg, Mark: congressional testimony relative to online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S2025 [10AP]

Reports

Financial Oversight Management Board Recommendations Relative to Labor Reform in Private Sector: Puerto Rico Federal, Political, and Economy Relations Commission, S5917–S5928 [23AU]

Proposal To Lower ACA Premiums by More Than 40% and Cover 3.2 Million More: Tammy Tomczyk and Kurt Giesa, Oliver Wyman (organization), S1752 [15MR], S1912 [22MR]

Reports filed

Accelerating Access to Capital Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4529) (H. Rept. 115–576), H1226 [23FE]

Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports (ACCESS) Rural America Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6745) (H. Rept. 115–1077), H10168 [12DE]

Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3994) (H. Rept. 115–841), H6556 [18JY]

All-American Flag Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 115–1044), H9666 [27NO]

Allow Servicemembers To Terminate Their Cable, Satellite Television, and Internet Access Service Contracts While Deployed: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2409) (H. Rept. 115–866), H7153 [24JY]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 115–572), H1220 [20FE]

American Customer Information Protection Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 115–663), H3781 [7MY]

American Innovation Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6756) (H. Rept. 115–957), H8742 [24SE]

American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 2809) (H. Rept. 115–649), H3505 [24AP]

Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3626) (H. Rept. 115–1007), H9462 [2NO]

Bridge Contract Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2413) (S. Rept. 115–232), S2261 [18AP]

Brokered Deposit Affiliate-Subsidiary Modernization Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6158) (H. Rept. 115–1096), H10586 [21DE]

Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3746) (H. Rept. 115–668), H3928 [10MY]

Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6206) (H. Rept. 115–1020), H9509 [13NO]

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2511) (S. Rept. 115–291), S4843 [9JY]

Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5346) (H. Rept. 115–789), H5814 [27JN]

Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 115–573), H1226 [23FE]

Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 374) (S. Rept. 115–218), S1946 [22MR]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, Oppose Federal Efforts To Establish a Carbon Tax on Fuels for Electricity and Transportation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1001) (H. Rept. 115–834), H6462 [17JY]

Consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 965) (H. Rept. 115–786), H5748 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3798, Save American Workers Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 4263, Regulation A+ Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4296, Place Requirements on Operational Risk Capital Requirements for Banking Organizations Established by an Appropriate Federal Banking Agency: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 811) (H. Rept. 115–629), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6756, American Innovation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of S. 139, Foreign Intelligence Collection and Safeguards, Accountability, and Acquisition Oversight Improvements and Extension of Communications Search Authority: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 682) (H. Rept. 115–504), H82 [9JA]

Consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 57, Disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule on Indirect Auto Lending: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2113) (S. Rept. 115–231), S2261 [18AP]

Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6743) (H. Rept. 115–1097), H10586 [21DE]

Cooperate With Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5783) (H. Rept. 115–780), H5647 [25JN]

Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act: Committee on the Judicary (Senate) (S. 974), S4343 [21JN]

Credit Access and Inclusion Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 435) (H. Rept. 115–568), H1217 [16FE]

Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 754) (S. Rept. 115–263), S2991 [5JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Information Produced and Disseminated Relative to Cybersecurity Threats Posed by ZTE Corp., in China: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 898) (H. Rept. 115–714), H5020 [8JN]

Dept. of the Interior Order Imposing a Moratorium on Federal Coal Leasing Shall Not Take Effect Unless a Joint Resolution of Approval Is Enacted: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1778) (H. Rept. 115–545), H782 [5FE]

Derivatives Fairness Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5323) (H. Rept. 115–893), H7747 [7AU]

Developing and Empowering Our Aspiring Leaders Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6177) (H. Rept. 115–889), H7742 [3AU]

DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5733) (H. Rept. 115–777), H5580 [22JN]

Due Process Restoration Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2128) (H. Rept. 115–1118), H10609 [2JA]

Employer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4616) (H. Rept. 115–906), H7775 [28AU]

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 723) (H. Rept. 115–575), H1226 [23FE]

Energy Technology Maturation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1799) (S. Rept. 115–252), S2793 [21MY]

Enhancing Multi-Class Stock Disclosures Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6322) (H. Rept. 115–879), H7734 [31JY]

EPA Delay of Implementation of Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857), S6221 [18SE]

EPA Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces Implementation Delay: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857) (S. Rept. 115–422), S7356 [6DE]

Exchange Regulatory Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3555) (H. Rept. 115–883), H7742 [3AU]

Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6319) (H. Rept. 115–878), H7734 [31JY]

Expanding Investment Opportunities Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4279) (H. Rept. 115–517), H403 [16JA]

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085), S7088 [26NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085) (S. Rept. 115–408), S7274 [4DE]

Federal Insurance Office Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3861) (H. Rept. 115–1008), H9462 [2NO]

FERC Minimum Monetary Thresholds for Public Utility Facility Merger Authorizations: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1109) (S. Rept. 115–253), S2793 [21MY]

Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6069) (H. Rept. 115–781), H5647 [25JN]

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4545) (H. Rept. 115–589), H1440 [6MR]

Fitness Information Transparency (FIT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6374) (H. Rept. 115–913), H7823 [4SE]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2098), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5841) (H. Rept. 115–784), H5747 [26JN]

Helping Startups Continue To Grow Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6130) (H. Rept. 115–1076), H10168 [12DE]

Improving Investment Research for Small and Emerging Issuers Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6139) (H. Rept. 115–808), H6040 [10JY]

Incentivizing Fairness in Subcontracting Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6367) (H. Rept. 115–942), H8169 [12SE]

International Insurance Standards Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4537) (H. Rept. 115–804), H5986 [3JY]

Jobs for Tribes Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 115–1064), H9762 [3DE]

Justice Against Corruption on K Street (JACK) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2896) (S. Rept. 115–317), S5618 [15AU]

Kake Tribal Corp., Export of Timber Harvested From Conveyed Land Limit Repeal: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 115–393), S7189 [28NO]

Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 701) (S. Rept. 115–204), S612 [5FE]

Main Street Growth Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5877) (H. Rept. 115–807), H6040 [10JY]

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 645) (S. Rept. 115–341), S6438 [2OC]

Microloan Modernization Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 526), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 526) (S. Rept. 115–452), S7989 [20DE]

Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6324) (H. Rept. 115–887), H7742 [3AU]

Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5970) (H. Rept. 115–811), H6040 [10JY]

Mortgage Choice Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1153) (H. Rept. 115–522), H624 [22JA]

Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4403) (H. Rept. 115–639), H3342 [16AP]

Music Modernization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5447) (H. Rept. 115–651), H3574 [25AP]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2823), S6141 [12SE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2823) (S. Rept. 115–339), S6188 [17SE]

Mutual Fund Litigation Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4738) (H. Rept. 115–662), H3781 [7MY]

National Guard and Reserve Entrepreneurship Support Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3561), S6815 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3561) (S. Rept. 115–448), S7989 [20DE]

National Quantum Initiative Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3143) (S. Rept. 115–389), S7132 [27NO]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6227) (H. Rept. 115–950), H8724 [13SE]

National Securities Exchange Regulatory Parity Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4546) (H. Rept. 115–525), H628 [25JA]

Native American Business Incubators Program Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 607) (H. Rept. 115–1037), H9573 [20NO]

Place Requirements on Operational Risk Capital Requirements for Banking Organizations Established by an Appropriate Federal Banking Agency: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4296) (H. Rept. 115–574), H1226 [23FE]

Port Operations, Research, and Technology Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3273) (S. Rept. 115–324), S5719 [20AU]

Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2226) (H. Rept. 115–578), H1226 [23FE]

Preventing Drug Diversion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2837), S4035 [19JN]

Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6320) (H. Rept. 115–891), H7742 [3AU]

Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4673) (H. Rept. 115–1018), H9509 [13NO]

Protection of Source Code Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3948) (H. Rept. 115–549), H1074 [8FE]

Public Company Registration Threshold Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5051) (H. Rept. 115–888), H7742 [3AU]

Puerto Rico Small Business Contracting Assistance Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 5178) (H. Rept. 115–628), H3094 [10AP]

Recreation Not Red-Tape Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 115–1063), H9762 [3DE]

Regional Economic and Community Development Commissions Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3288) (H. Rept. 115–1027), H9525 [14NO]

Regulation A+ Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4263) (H. Rept. 115–544), H736 [2FE]

Reinforcing American-Made Products Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 118) (S. Rept. 115–203), S612 [5FE]

Relief From New Source Performance Standards Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 453) (H. Rept. 115–508), H131 [10JA]

Remove Prohibition on Certain Alcohol Manufacturing on Indian Lands: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5317) (S. Rept. 115–363), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5317) (H. Rept. 115–703), H4728 [24MY]

Repeal Certain SEC Disclosure Requirements Relative to Coal and Mine Safety: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4289) (H. Rept. 115–571), H1220 [20FE]

Repeal Insurance Plans of the Multi-State Program (RIP MSP) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2221) (S. Rept. 115–277), S3982 [18JN]

San Juan County Settlement Implementation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 436), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 436) (S. Rept. 115–318), S5618 [15AU]

Save Community Newspaper Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6377) (H. Rept. 115–1011), H9467 [6NO]

SEC Disclosure Requirements Relative to Resource Extraction Repeal: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4519) (H. Rept. 115–500), H82 [9JA]

Securing the Homeland Security Supply Chain Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6430) (H. Rept. 115–907), H7775 [28AU]

Small Business Audit Correction Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6021) (H. Rept. 115–1075), H10168 [12DE]

Small Business Credit Availability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4267) (H. Rept. 115–646), H3505 [24AP]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 791), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 791) (S. Rept. 115–435), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2655) (H. Rept. 115–660), H3746 [1MY]

Small Business Investment Opportunity Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2527), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2527) (S. Rept. 115–272), S3292 [7JN]

Small Business Runway Extension Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3562), S6815 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3562) (S. Rept. 115–431), S7431 [11DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6330) (H. Rept. 115–939), H8169 [12SE]

Small Company Disclosure Simplification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5054) (H. Rept. 115–1094), H10586 [21DE]

Space Frontier Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3277) (S. Rept. 115–397), S7240 [29NO]

Spurring Business in Communities Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1995), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1995) (S. Rept. 115–449), S7989 [20DE]

State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5059) (H. Rept. 115–937), H8168 [12SE]

State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT (SMART IoT) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6032) (H. Rept. 115–1003), H9462 [2NO]

Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1693) (S. Rept. 115–199), S138 [10JA]

Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5676) (H. Rept. 115–759), H5283 [19JN]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 115–758), H5283 [19JN]

Stress Test Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4293) (H. Rept. 115–593), H1541 [13MR]

Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1116) (H. Rept. 115–588), H1440 [6MR]

Temporary License for Certain Mortgage Loan Originators Transitioning Between Bank and Nonbank Entities: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2948) (H. Rept. 115–552), H1125 [13FE]

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5294) (H. Rept. 115–749), H5092 [12JN]

U.N. Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–7), S6142 [12SE]

——— ratify, S8052 [2JA]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6400) (H. Rept. 115–914), H7823 [4SE]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 50) (S. Rept. 115–447), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 50) (H. Rept. 115–798), H5980 [29JN]

Using Data To Prevent Opioid Diversion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2838), S4035 [19JN]

Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602), S2923 [24MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602) (S. Rept. 115–328), S6028 [4SE]

Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5418) (H. Rept. 115–693), H4283 [21MY]

Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 115–621), H3058 [5AP]

Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 519) (H. Rept. 115–857), H6648 [23JY]

Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3265) (S. Rept. 115–348), S6924 [13NO]

Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5480) (H. Rept. 115–718), H5020 [8JN]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3247), S7189 [28NO]

Resolutions of ratification

U.N. Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade, S6142 [12SE], S8052 [2JA]

Rulings of the Chair

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

Statements

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: John F. Clark, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H1298 [27FE]

——— Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook, Inc., H1295 [27FE]

Congress Must Act Now To Prevent Premium Spikes and Coverage Losses for Millions of Americans, Say 20 Patient and Consumer Groups: Several Patient and Consumer Organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Executive Office of the President, S4696 [28JN]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Raid on Corso’s Flower and Garden Center, Sandusky, OH: Several Employees and Family Members, H5197, H5198 [14JN]

24 Rules for Success in Finance and Life: Richard H. Jenrette, H9751 [30NO]

Why I Am a Republican: Hunt Wasden, E645 [15MY]

Summaries

Allow States To Establish Reinsurance Programs, Give States Flexibility To Provide Affordable Health Insurance Options Outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Exchanges, and Continue Cost-Sharing Premium Subsidies, S1912 [22MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 98, correct enrollment of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H162 [11JA]

H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6563 [19JY]

H. Res. 682, consideration of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H103 [10JA]

H. Res. 725, consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act, H790 [6FE]

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 4296, place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency and H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1280 [27FE]

H. Res. 748, consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1277 [27FE]

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act, and H.R. 4263, Regulation A+ Improvement Act, H1554 [14MR]

H. Res. 811, consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3105 [11AP]

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 965, consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6057 [11JY]

H. Res. 985, consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act and H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6053 [11JY]

H. Res. 1001, consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6478 [18JY]

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

H. Res. 1059, consideration of H.R. 3798, Save American Workers Act, H8181 [13SE]

H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6756, American Innovation Act, H9101 [27SE]

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H6185–H6187 [13JY]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076–H6082 [11JY]

H.R. 435, Credit Access and Inclusion Act, H5586 [25JN]

H.R. 519, Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act, H7110 [24JY]

H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act, H1576 [14MR]

H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, H907 [7FE]

H.R. 1567, U.S.-Mexico Economic Partnership Act, H9591 [27NO]

H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1301 [27FE]

H.R. 2226, Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act, H1389 [6MR]

H.R. 2409, allow Armed Forces servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed, H7130 [24JY]

H.R. 2655, Small Business Innovation Protection Act, H6030 [10JY]

H.R. 2809, American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act, H3476–H3484 [24AP]

H.R. 3121, All-American Flag Act, H9716 [29NO]

H.R. 3994, Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND) Act, H6608 [23JY]

H.R. 4111, Spurring Business in Communities Act, H3808 [8MY]

H.R. 4258, Family Self-Sufficiency Act, H178–H180 [16JA]

H.R. 4263, Regulation A+ Improvement Act, H1634 [15MR]

H.R. 4279, Expanding Investment Opportunities Act, H183 [16JA]

H.R. 4292, Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act, H650 [29JA]

H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act, H3112 [11AP]

H.R. 4296, place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency, H1308 [27FE]

H.R. 4403, Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act, H3359 [17AP]

H.R. 4537, International Insurance Standards Act, H6007 [10JY]

H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H1624 [15MR]

H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1382 [6MR]

H.R. 4754, Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H3800 [8MY]

H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act, H3214 [13AP]

H.R. 4979, Generalized System of Preferences extension and technical changes to competitive need limitations provision, H1100 [13FE]

H.R. 5059, State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act, H8124 [12SE]

H.R. 5086, Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act, H3489 [24AP]

H.R. 5294, Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act, H5115 [13JN]

H.R. 5317, remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands, H8159 [12SE]

H.R. 5345, American Leadership in Space Technology and Advanced Rocketry (ALSTAR) Act, H5769 [27JN]

H.R. 5346, Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act, H5770 [27JN]

H.R. 5418, Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act, H4257 [21MY]

H.R. 5447, Music Modernization Act, H3522–H3536 [25AP]

H.R. 5480, Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act, H6333–H6335 [17JY]

H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H3851 [9MY]

H.R. 5676, Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act, H5261 [19JN]

H.R. 5733, DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act, H5630 [25JN]

H.R. 5783, Cooperate With Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act, H5585 [25JN]

H.R. 5841, Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, H5674–H5690 [26JN]

H.R. 5877, Main Street Growth Act, H6003 [10JY]

H.R. 5892, Dept. of Labor Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace establishment, H5129 [13JN]

H.R. 5970, Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act, H6013 [10JY]

H.R. 6032, State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT (SMART IoT) Act, H9675 [28NO]

H.R. 6069, Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act, H5589 [25JN]

H.R. 6139, Improving Investment Research for Small and Emerging Issuers Act, H5997 [10JY]

H.R. 6227, National Quantum Initiative Act, H8229–H8231 [13SE], H10298–H10300 [19DE]

H.R. 6330, Small Business Runway Extension Act, H8805 [25SE]

H.R. 6367, Incentivizing Fairness in Subcontracting Act, H8806 [25SE]

H.R. 6374, Fitness Information Transparency (FIT) Act, H7799 [4SE]

H.R. 6400, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, H7811 [4SE]

H.R. 6430, Securing the Homeland Security Supply Chain Act, H7791 [4SE]

H.R. 6720, Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act, H8117 [12SE]

H.R. 6753, Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act, H9671 [28NO]

H.R. 6756, American Innovation Act, H9113 [27SE]

H.R. 6870, Stop Trading on Congressional Knowlege (STOCK) Act renaming in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter, H9357 [28SE]

H.R. 7327, Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-Capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure (SECURE) Technology Act, H10291–H10296 [19DE]

S. 7, NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act, S7372 [6DE], H10419 [20DE]

S. 97, Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, S1419–S1421 [7MR], H8235–H8237 [13SE]

S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H137–H142 [11JA]

S. 488, JOBS and Investor Confidence Act, H6295–H6306 [17JY]

S. 526, Microloan Modernization Act, S5073 [18JY]

S. 770, Making Available Information Now To Strengthen Trust and Resilience and Enhance Enterprise Technology (MAIN STREET) Cybersecurity Act, H7201 [25JY]

S. 791, Small Business Innovation Protection Act, S5073 [18JY], H8813 [25SE]

S. 1116, Indian Economic Enhancement Act, S1970 [22MR]

S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1432–S1446 [7MR], H4320–H4340 [22MY]

S. 2245, Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors (KIWI) Act, S4700 [28JN], H6620 [23JY]

S. 2282, Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act, S68 [8JA]

S. 2320, Building U.S. Infrastructure and Leveraging Development (BUILD) Act, S302 [18JA]

S. 2511, Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act, H9790 [10DE]

S. 2518, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S1456–S1460 [7MR]

S. 2701, Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act, S2263 [18AP]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 2765, RBIC Advisers Relief Act, S6882 [11OC], H10416 [20DE]

S. 2815, Litigation Funding Transparency Act, S2625 [10MY]

S. 2896, Justice Against Corruption on K Street (JACK) Act, H10396 [20DE]

S. 2965, Clean Slate for Kids Online Act, S2935 [24MY]

S. 3085, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, S7813–S7817 [18DE]

S. 3247, Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act, H10550–H10552 [21DE]

S. 3277, Space Frontier Act, H10560–H10566 [21DE]

S. 3360, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act, S5761 [21AU]

S. 3561, National Guard and Reserve Entrepreneurship Support Act, S7333 [6DE]

S. 3706, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, S7320 [5DE]

S. 3784, Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S7928–S7930 [19DE]

S. Con. Res. 48, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 1551, Music Modernization Act, S6310 [25SE], H8838 [25SE]

S. Res. 395, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Olympic Team USA to attract sponsorships, S706 [7FE]

S. Res. 416, Career and Technical Education Month, S1252 [27FE]

S. Res. 418, National Rosie the Riveter Day, S1290 [28FE]

S. Res. 433, declare enactment of Marketplace Fairness Act would harm the economy by creating an online sales tax that would create undue burden on small businesses and entrepreneurs and provide no benefit to States without sales taxes, S1688 [13MR]

S. Res. 457, Senate Legal Counsel representation and testimony of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al., S2076 [11AP]

S. Res. 464, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 473, call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency, S2266 [18AP]

S. Res. 486, support goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day, S2490 [26AP]

S. Res. 498, National Small Business Week, S2496 [26AP]

S. Res. 520, tribute to Li Ka-shing, S2880 [23MY]

S. Res. 523, encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens, S2937 [24MY]

S. Res. 532, Hemp History Week, S2993 [5JN]

S. Res. 534, support goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week, S2994 [5JN]

S. Res. 555, recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community, S4286 [20JN]

S. Res. 558, National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, S4741 [28JN]

S. Res. 567, American Homebrewers Association anniversary, S4745 [28JN]

S. Res. 573, express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education, S4953 [12JY]

S. Res. 580, support public awareness of importance of trademarks, including goals and ideals of Patent and Trademark Office National Trademark Exposition, S5071 [18JY]

S. Res. 598, urge Senate to ratify U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, S5458 [30JY]

S. Res. 632, National Workforce Development Month, S6231 [18SE]

S. Res. 657, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, S6357 [27SE]

S. Res. 665, National Employee Ownership Month, S6451 [2OC]

S. Res. 673, Ingalls Shipbuilding (company) anniversary, S6821 [11OC]

S. Res. 693, Women’s Business Ownership Act anniversary, S7057 [15NO]

S. Res. 746, commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security, S8061 [2JA]

S.J. Res. 52, disapprove FCC rule on net neutrality, S2709 [16MY]

S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2240 [18AP], H3815 [8MY]

BUSINESS OF INSURANCE REGULATORY REFORM ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3746) (H. Rept. 115–668), H3928 [10MY]

BUSINESS RECORD (publication)

Remarks in House

Bakey, Kim: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1272 [20SE]

Carter-Lewis, Linda: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1276 [20SE]

Chambers, Carole: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1273 [20SE]

Coffin, Mary: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]

Franke, Deniz: Business Record (publication) UNI College of Business Administration Woman Business Owner of the Year honoree, E1268 [20SE]

Jones-Gould, Lana: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]

McReynolds, Mandi: Business Record (publication) Meredith Emerging Woman of Influence honoree, E1269 [20SE]

Wahlig, Teri: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1277 [20SE]

Wintersteen, Wendy: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1270 [20SE]

BUSINESS SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY ON TRAFFICKING AND SLAVERY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7089), H9443 [23OC]

BUSS, MELISSA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E512 [23AP]

BUSTOS, CHERI (a Representative from Illinois)

Appointments

Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4871), H625 [22JA]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H733 [30JA]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H9425 [9OC]

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

Chicago, IL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1171), H9767 [6DE]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H10270 [17DE]

Colleges and universities: establish commission to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H6196 [13JY]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3209 [12AP]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (see H.R. 5022), H1177 [14FE]

Dept. of Commerce: create and maintain a MadeInAmerica.gov website (see H.R. 4970), H1127 [13FE]

——— establish Export Promotion Agency (see H.R. 5967), H4728 [24MY]

Dept. of Defense: certify that leased facilities owned by the U.S. may not be reconfigured and require accurate information relative to costs incurred in leasing real property for Dept. use (see H.R. 5320), H1652 [15MR]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8742 [24SE]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10338 [19DE]

——— provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 2475), H1075 [8FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for training and support services for Alzheimer’s disease patients and their families (see H.R. 2972), H9436 [16OC]

——— establish a National Mesothelioma Patient Registry (see H.R. 1563), H1227 [23FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H737 [2FE]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1342 [1MR]

Dept. of Justice: limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H3210 [12AP]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H7772 [24AU]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H7743 [3AU]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H9153 [27SE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H9420 [5OC]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 154), H5363 [20JN]

——— furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 4556), H6264 [16JY]

——— improve service disabled veterans’ insurance (see H.R. 4146), H7776 [28AU]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H9449 [26OC]

——— revise mission statement to be more inclusive of women veterans and surviving family members (see H.R. 7158), H9568 [16NO]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H5977 [28JN]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H8739 [20SE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3507 [24AP]

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

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

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish a grant program to assist eligible entities in carrying out programs to replace lead water service lines for schools and solder that is not lead free used in the plumbing for schools (see H.R. 4907), H732 [30JA]

——— provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead (see H.R. 4908), H732 [30JA]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (see H.R. 7279), H10169 [12DE]

——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see H.R. 7347), H10336 [19DE]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H4777 [5JN]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6175 [12JY]

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

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

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H8886 [25SE]

FTC: prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H9092 [26SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

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

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5649 [25JN]

Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H554 [18JA]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H6264 [16JY]

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

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9768 [6DE]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7943 [7SE]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7772 [24AU]

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

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

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

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

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H4777 [5JN]

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

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H3936 [11MY]

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

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

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

Members of Congress: ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see H.R. 6260), H5973 [28JN]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9569 [16NO]

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

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H5977 [28JN]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

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

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

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H4739 [1JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: align open enrollment periods for Exchange plans with deadline for filing Federal income tax returns (see H.R. 5625), H3783 [7MY]

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

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7921 [6SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H6559 [18JY]

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

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H1729 [20MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H6196 [13JY]

——— allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 7086), H9526 [14NO]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H677 [29JA]

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

——— provide for flexible giving accounts (see H.R. 6616), H7723 [26JY]

Transportation Security Administration: provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H7772 [24AU]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: restore certain exceptions (see H.R. 5070), H1220 [20FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7743 [3AU]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1508 [9MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4850 [6JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see H.R. 5882), H4242 [18MY]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Rural Health Liaison (see H.R. 4945), H901 [6FE]

——— establish nonrecourse conservation assistance loans for loan commodities produced on certain farms (see H.R. 4988), H1074 [8FE]

——— offset retaliatory duties against the U.S. by directing tariffs collected on imported goods toward agricultural trade promotion programs to assist farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 6699), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of HHS: develop strategy to implement recommendations to prevent and treat prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 5702), H3833 [8MY]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]

Waterways: amend laws relative to operation and maintenance of navigation facilities (see H.R. 5688), H3781 [7MY]

World War II: recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see H.R. 7258), H10102 [11DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (H.R. 5882), H4242 [18MY]

Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office, Alpha, IL: designate (H.R. 5737), H3886 [9MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Rural Health Liaison (H.R. 4945), H902 [6FE]

——— establish nonrecourse conservation assistance loans for loan commodities produced on certain farms (H.R. 4988), H1075 [8FE]

——— offset retaliatory duties against the U.S. by directing tariffs collected on imported goods toward agricultural trade promotion programs to assist farmers and ranchers (H.R. 6699), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of HHS: develop strategy to implement recommendations to prevent and treat prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (H.R. 5702), H3834 [8MY]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (H.R. 4929), H784 [5FE]

Waterways: amend laws relative to operation and maintenance of navigation facilities (H.R. 5688), H3782 [7MY]

World War II: recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (H.R. 7258), H10103 [11DE]

Remarks

Armed Forces: provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (H.R. 5882), H7140 [24JY]

Bremmer, Chad and Deb: Outstanding Farmers of America (organization) National Outstanding Young Farmers Award recipients, E348• [20MR]

Cambridge, IL: anniversary, E744• [25MY]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (H.R. 5483), H5061 [12JN], E1537• [16NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4051 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4153 [17MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H3496 [24AP]

Farmington, IL: tribute to Farmington Central High School girls’ track relay team, E877• [20JN]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (H.R. 3121), H9717 [29NO]

Galena, IL: anniversary of Galena DeSoto House Hotel, E588• [7MY]

——— anniversary of Galena Public Library, E593• [7MY]

Knox County, IL, Farm Bureau: anniversary, E1042• [23JY]

Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office, Pekin, IL: designate (H.R. 2673), H1348 [5MR]

Milan, IL: tribute to American Legion Milan Post 569 baseball team, E1130• [7AU]

Miller, Katie: Illinois Beef Association Outstanding Junior of the Year award recipient, E953• [29JN]

Moline, IL: tribute to Y Quad Cities Rowing program junior women’s crew team, E1023• [17JY]

Morrison, IL: tribute to Morrison High School boys’ track relay team, E847• [14JN]

National Rural Health Day: observance, E1537• [16NO]

Pekin, IL: anniversary of Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, E1446• [23OC]

Perinar, Gary: AFL–CIO George Meany Award recipient, E1595• [3DE]

Price, Margo: Recording Academy GRAMMY Award nominee, E1730• [21DE]

Project NOW, Inc.: anniversary, E1217• [6SE]

Rahn, Justin and Ellen: Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Achievement Award recipients, E1215• [6SE]

Rock Island, IL: tribute to Rock Island High School girls’ softball team, E878• [20JN]

Rockford, IL: tribute to Rockford Auburn High School Quiz Bowl team, E590• [7MY]

Sterling, IL: tribute to Sterling High School girls’ volleyball team, E1532• [16NO]

Taylor Ridge, IL: tribute to Rockridge High School girls’ softball team, E841• [14JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H4153 [17MY]

Votes: position on missed, E663• [16MY]

Whitey’s Ice Cream, Inc.: Wisconsin Dairy Products Association World Dairy Expo best ice cream sandwich contest winner, E1473• [30OC]

Tributes

Bianchi, Easton, E844• [14JN]

Connaughton, Tom, E1594• [3DE]

Cruz, Katherine L., E1234• [12SE]

David, John, E1728• [21DE]

DeVries, Carmen, E871• [20JN]

Dye, Joanna, E647• [15MY], E671• [17MY]

Eldred, Dean D., E510• [23AP]

Elliott, Luella Williams, E741• [25MY]

Francomb, Rita Baumgartner, E743• [25MY]

Heidenreich, Elsie, E741• [25MY]

Hogshead, Thomas, E336• [19MR]

Inglett, George, E1103• [27JY]

Kruthoff, Kyle, E848• [14JN]

Kuehl, Ian, E246• [1MR], E740• [25MY], E842• [14JN]

Lindeman, Chloe, E841• [14JN]

McPeek, Maverick, E745• [25MY], E840• [14JN]

Moore, Garry, E483• [17AP]

Offenheiser, Emily, E872• [20JN]

Olsen, Paul, E581• [3MY], E676• [17MY]

Roach, Dan, E1429• [19OC]

Schloss, Eva Geiringer, E738• [25MY], E752• [29MY]

Shadid, George P., E143• [6FE]

Smith, Marcus, E1535• [16NO]

Sopiars, Peyton, E846• [14JN]

Swartzendruber, Nick, E843• [14JN]

Taets, Danielle, E843• [14JN]

Urish, Mardell, E873• [20JN]

Wundram, William, E875• [20JN]

BUTCH LEWIS ACT see Pensions

BUTCHER, CHARLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7783 [4SE]

BUTINA, MARIIA

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (see S. Res. 604), S5583 [1AU]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: investigate whether the NRA benefitted from Russia’s involvement in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election (see H.R. 6630), H7724 [26JY]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (S. Res. 604), S5559 [1AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 604, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina, S5587 [1AU]

BUTLER, AARON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4588 [23MY]

BUTLER, DEANNA

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival, H5194 [14JN]

BUTLER, P. BARRY

Articles and editorials

Meaningful Work, Mentors Give Vets a Future, E603 [8MY]

BUTLER, PA

Remarks in House

Hunter Truck Sales, Inc.: anniversary, H6048 [11JY]

BUTLER, PETE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1493 [2NO]

BUTLER, ROBERT L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H88 [10JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S292 [18JA]

BUTLER, SELIA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5219 [23JY]

BUTLER COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

National Background Investigations Bureau: retain processing of Federal background investigations at Butler County, PA, facility, H5790, H5791 [27JN]

BUTTE, MT

Remarks in House

Godtland, Harold (Pete): Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1641 [11DE]

Greb, Eileen: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1644 [11DE]

UDAP Industries, Inc.: tribute to petition to waive EPA regulations on bear spray, H493 [18JA]

BUTTERCASE, ZAC

Remarks in House

American Legion: Iowa Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E943 [28JN]

BUTTERFIELD, G.K. (a Representative from North Carolina)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H625 [22JA]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H6589 [19JY]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H1501 [8MR]

Armed Forces: remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3507 [24AP]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 1229), H3707 [26AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Bureau of the Census: provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H3887 [9MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1477 [7MR]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H1374 [5MR]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: make institutions of higher education eligible for assistance from Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (see H.R. 6112), H5977 [28JN]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see H.R. 5485), H5581 [22JN]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1374 [5MR]

——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H2043 [22MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (see H.R. 3994), H1374 [5MR]

Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

Dept. of Education: improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7732 [27JY]

Dept. of HHS: extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H1373 [5MR]

——— provide funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers, National Health Service Corps, Teaching Health Centers, and Nurse Practitioner Residency Training program (see H.R. 3059), H4210 [17MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6378), H6465 [17JY]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see H.R. 6748), H7941 [7SE]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1477 [7MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5505), H3444 [18AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H9091 [26SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7943 [7SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H3343 [16AP]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct outreach to veterans on effect of certain delayed payments of claims for emergency medical care and submit to Congress an annual report on such delayed payments (see H.R. 5500), H7689 [25JY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1221 [20FE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3507 [24AP]

Drugs: require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (see H.R. 5687), H3781 [7MY]

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

——— ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1653 [15MR]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

FCC: reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

FDA: expand conditional approval pathway for more animal drugs (see H.R. 5599), H3505 [24AP]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H5649 [25JN]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1214 [15FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H8728 [13SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Graham, Billy: authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1226 [23FE]

Health: provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the U.S. (see H.R. 3592), H1336 [27FE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H6113 [11JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9768 [6DE]

Insurance: improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1610 [14MR]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H5095 [12JN]

J. Howard Coble Post Office Building, Greensboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 5187), H1441 [6MR]

Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office Building, Charlotte, NC: designate (see H.R. 5451), H3094 [10AP]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1501 [8MR]

Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]

Medicaid: ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth (see H.R. 4998), H1125 [13FE]

——— provide States an option to cover children’s program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (see H.R. 6560), H7721 [26JY]

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H6464 [17JY]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H3050 [26MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: codify emergency preparedness final rule for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities as conditions of participation (see H.R. 4704), H555 [18JA]

Members of Congress: ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see H.R. 6260), H5973 [28JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H5286 [19JN]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities: submit a report to Congress on impact of opioid epidemic on minority communities (see H.R. 5616), H3574 [25AP]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H1442 [6MR]

National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H5201 [14JN]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9449 [26OC]

Orphan Drug Act: affirm importance, commend life-saving accomplishments, and recognize need and continued support for research in development of therapies, treatments, and cures for rare diseases (see H. Res. 1154), H9568 [16NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H3783 [7MY]

——— provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

Pensions: adjust single-employer benefit plan premiums (see H.R. 3596), H3707 [26AP]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7759 [21AU]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H7728 [26JY]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7735 [31JY]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence (see H.R. 6854), H9821 [10DE]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H4777 [5JN]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Voting: limit authority of State election officials to remove registrants from the official list of eligible voters in Federal elections on the basis of interstate cross-checks (see H.R. 3091), H5225 [15JN]

World Hearing Day: designate (see H. Res. 740), H1268 [26FE]

Lists

North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team members and coaching staff, H1588 [14MR]

Remarks

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3989 [16MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3989 [16MY]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), H4353 [22MY]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 2410), H1242 [26FE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), H10054• [11DE]

FDA: reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), H6242• [16JY]

John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse, Durham, NC: designate (H.R. 3460), H6222 [16JY]

Jones, Earle F.: Washington Government Relations Group Reginald ‘‘Reg’’ Gilliam Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E1070• [25JY]

North Carolina Central University: tribute to men’s basketball team, H1588 [14MR]

Wilson, NC: anniversary of Orginal Free Will Baptist Church, Middle Eastern District, E1476• [30OC]

——— anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E1270• [20SE]

Tributes

Hood, James W., E1428• [19OC], E1474• [30OC]

Howard, Sallie Baldwin, H9093 [27SE]

Lewis, Harvey T., E1251• [13SE]

Manning, David L., H1616 [15MR]

McKinnon, James H., Jr., H1702 [20MR]

McLeod, Cora Jones (Boot), H7160 [25JY]

Rogers, Annie Belle Gilmore, H7160 [25JY]

Umstead, Christine Johnson, H7160 [25JY]

BUTTERFLY EFFECT PROJECT (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H980 [8FE]

BUWALDA, DALE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1643 [11DE]

BUXTON, ND

Remarks in Senate

Central Valley School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S6629 [5OC]

BUY AMERICA 2.0 ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5137), H1496 [8MR]

BUY AMERICAN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: amend relative to certain waivers and domestic content percentage requirements and provide greater transparency regarding exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4812), H477 [17JA]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a competitive grant program to repair, improve, rehabilitate, or replace bridges and improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of people and freight over bridge crossings (see S. 2279), S46 [4JA]

Federal agencies and departments: require publication of annual reports required under ‘‘Buy American Hire American’’ Executive order (see S. 3006), S3034 [6JN]

Government regulations: standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]

GSA: establish BuyAmerican.gov website to collect and display information on Federal agencies’ requests for Buy American Act waivers (see S. 2284), S110 [9JA]

Requirements: strengthen (see H.R. 6907), H9089 [26SE]

Ships and vessels: expand domestic content requirements for certain shipboard components (see S. 2731), S2342 [23AP]

Remarks in House

Government regulations: standardize and extend certain provisions (H.R. 5137), H1496 [8MR]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (H. Con. Res. 63), H4789, H4790 [6JN]

BUY INDIAN ACT

Amendments

Native Americans: provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1966, S1970 [22MR]

Remarks in Senate

Native Americans: provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1969–S1972 [22MR]

Texts of

S. 1116, Indian Economic Enhancement Act, S1970 [22MR]

BUZBY, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8892 [26SE]

BUZZETT, HARRY A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E717 [23MY]

BY THE PEOPLE RESOLUTION

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

BYARD, SHIRLEY A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1147 [14AU]

BYLER, BRAD

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1413 [16OC]

BYRNE, BRADLEY (a Representative from Alabama)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6511 [18JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H19 [8JA]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 644), H3148 [11AP]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 681), H3316 [13AP]

Armed Forces: clarify effective date of promotion of commissioned officers of the Army and Air National Guard and improve processes for Federal recognition of promotions of such officers (see H.R. 5713), H5225 [15JN]

——— codify and make permanent the Career Intermission Program to enhance retention of members (see H.R. 5348), H3148 [11AP]

——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H3316 [13AP]

——— provide penalties for the sale of any Purple Heart awarded to a member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 544), H8727 [13SE]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3707 [26AP]

Bankruptcy: allow full subrogation, including subrogation to the priority rights of the U.S., of claims for the payment of customs duties (see H.R. 4657), H10170 [12DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1127 [13FE]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2317), H784 [5FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: express that lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security (see H. Res. 1009), H6649 [23JY]

——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (see H. Res. 995), H6263 [16JY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H9092 [26SE]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H5201 [14JN]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (see H.R. 4508), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H5022 [8JN]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 820), H3575 [25AP]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H5022 [8JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H6196 [13JY]

——— require States to provide for the placement of a foster child in a cottage home and make a child so placed eligible for foster care maintenance payments (see H.R. 4983), H3931 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 6992), H9691 [28NO]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (see H.R. 5892), H5022 [8JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1442 [6MR]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H902 [6FE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (see H.R. 2851), H4981 [7JN]

——— establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H5022 [8JN]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H678 [29JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9569 [16NO]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 6771), H8169 [12SE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H1213 [15FE]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 392), H1221 [20FE]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see H.R. 6195), H6042 [10JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H3211 [12AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3316 [13AP]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building, Athens, AL: designate (see H.R. 6513), H7686 [25JY]

Labor unions: clarify term labor organization (see H.R. 5665), H4139 [16MY]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations and payment of dues or fees to such organizations for nonrepresentational activity (see H.R. 6544), H7720 [26JY]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H6113 [11JY]

——— recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (see H. Res. 994), H6263 [16JY]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H6175 [12JY]

——— ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1939), H3452 [23AP]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H7156 [24JY]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3049 [26MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members (see H.R. 3503), H1609 [14MR]

——— prohibit use of official funds for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 4509), H19 [8JA]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H1221 [20FE]

National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H9511 [13NO]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9511 [13NO]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H8727 [13SE]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish (see H.R. 5356), H3148 [11AP]

Navy: recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (see H. Res. 998), H6263 [16JY]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see H.R. 4525), H733 [30JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H6112 [11JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6650 [23JY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1205), H9768 [6DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 6081), H8728 [13SE]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H3931 [10MY]

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H1268 [26FE]

——— repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 5220), H1501 [8MR]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary (see H. Res. 1070), H8732 [17SE]

Warrant Officer Day: designate (see H. Res. 947), H5285 [19JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5286 [19JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9511 [13NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see H.R. 667), H1178 [14FE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: modify congressional budget and appropriations process to provide fiscal stability (see H.R. 5214), H1500 [8MR]

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (see H. Res. 908), H4582 [22MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

Dept. of Education: require Institute of Education Sciences to make available to elementary and secondary school officials research for improving school safety (see H.R. 6798), H8724 [13SE]

Federal agencies and departments: require Congress to review and renew agencies on a staggered basis every ten years and abolish those that aren’t renewed (see H.R. 7334), H10335 [19DE]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during Memorial Day district work period (see H. Res. 908), H4582 [22MY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

Immigration: use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

SSA: provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (H.R. 5192), consideration (see H. Res. 830), H3342 [16AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Budget: modify congressional budget and appropriations process to provide fiscal stability (H.R. 5214), H1502 [8MR]

Dept. of Education: require Institute of Education Sciences to make available to elementary and secondary school officials research for improving school safety (H.R. 6798), H8726 [13SE]

Federal agencies and departments: require Congress to review and renew agencies on a staggered basis every ten years and abolish those that aren’t renewed (H.R. 7334), H10337 [19DE]

Immigration: use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (H.R. 7073), H9439 [19OC]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1215 [16FE], H6265 [17JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1215 [16FE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H481 [18JA], H592, H593 [20JA], H10479 [20DE]

Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, H3355, H3356 [17AP]

——— require congressional review and approval of any proposed escalation of troops in Afghanistan, H4596 [23MY], H7695 [26JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3175 [12AP]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7193 [25JY]

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693 [26JY]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1027), H7693 [26JY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H804 [6FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 908), H4593, H4594, H4595, H4597, H4598, H4600, H4601 [23MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7693, H7695, H7696, H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— conduct education and outreach campaign to veterans exposed to open burn pits and who are eligible to enroll in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, H7698 [26JY]

——— low-yield nuclear warhead funding, H4600 [23MY]

——— making appropriations, H481 [18JA], H693, H694 [30JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5670 [26JN]

——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (H. Res. 995), H6288 [17JY]

——— study feasibility of phasing out use of open burn pits, H7698 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities (H.R. 2475), H4597 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1183), H10479 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 714), H693, H694 [30JA]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funding to redirect Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act allocated funds, H6511 [18JY]

——— reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (H.R. 1532), H393 [16JA]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3354), H481 [18JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6511 [18JY]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7696 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, H7697 [26JY]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (H.R. 4477), H3355 [17AP]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6057, H6058, H6059, H6060, H6061, H6062 [11JY]

——— stock assessments funding, H6060 [11JY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H592, H593 [20JA]

House of Representatives: legislative process, H4595 [23MY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693 [26JY]

——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H592, H593 [20JA]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693 [26JY]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H592, H593 [20JA]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10479 [20DE]

Journal: question of approval, H1181 [15FE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, H9394 [28SE]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, H9394 [28SE]

National Court Reporting and Captioning Week: observance, H1182 [15FE]

National Police Week: observance, H3984 [16MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 6239), H6061 [11JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3355 [17AP]

SSA: provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (H.R. 5192), consideration (H. Res. 830), H3353, H3355, H3356 [17AP]

Syria: U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3355 [17AP]

Reports filed

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Memorial Day District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 908) (H. Rept. 115–702), H4582 [22MY]

Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5192, Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 830) (H. Rept. 115–640), H3342 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 908) (H. Rept. 115–702), H4582 [22MY]

Table H. Res. 1020, Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Table H. Res. 1020, Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Table H. Res. 1020, Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Tributes

Billa, Justin, H1355 [5MR], H3984 [16MY]

Branch, Gary, E1342• [28SE]

Byrne, G.S., Jr. (Scotty), H10038• [11DE]

DeLapp, James A., E911• [25JN]

Edwards, Jack, E1255• [13SE]

Flirt, Jo Ann, E243• [1MR]

Greer, Joseph B., Jr., E1235• [12SE]

Grip, Bob, H9670 [28NO]

Helmsing, Victor, H5652 [26JN]

Jones, Charles, E1529• [15NO]

Lawrence, Bill, H5652 [26JN]

Morris, Mack, E1029• [18JY]

Norris, Greg, E1527• [15NO]

Peek, Martha Lyon, E791• [7JN]

Rosenblatt, Paul, E672• [17MY]

Russo, Thomas, H1682 [19MR]

Wardrop, John W., E805• [8JN]

Wendling, Frank E., E930• [27JN]

BYRNE, BRENDAN T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H64 [9JA]

BYRNE, G.S., JR. (SCOTTY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10038 [11DE]

BYRNS, ANTHONY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7655 [17DE]

BYRON, ROBERT (RED)

Remarks in House

NASCAR: Hall of Fame inductee, E77 [19JA]

CAAL, NERY GILBERTO

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Homeland Security: call for independent investigation into death of Jakelin Caal Maquin while in custody of U.S. Border Patrol, S7971 [20DE]

CAAL MAQUIN, JAKELIN

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Homeland Security: call for independent investigation into death of Jakelin Caal Maquin while in custody of U.S. Border Patrol, S7971 [20DE]

CAAN, GEORGE

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

CABARRUS COUNTY, NC

Remarks in House

Stocks, Betty Miller: Cabarrus County, NC, Robert Jackson Eury Memorial Award recipient, E582 [3MY], E901 [22JN]

CABEZA de VACA, ÁLVAR N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1655 [12DE]

CABINET SERVICE INTEGRITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3452), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6971), H9405 [28SE]

CABLE NEWS NETWORK (CNN)

Bills and resolutions

Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (see S. Res. 601), S5583 [1AU]

——— reaffirm importance, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. Res. 691), S7051 [15NO]

Remarks in Senate

Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (S. Res. 601), S5554 [1AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 601, condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal, S5586 [1AU]

S. Res. 691, reaffirm importance of freedom of the press, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi, S7056 [15NO]

CABLE SATELLITE PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK (C–SPAN)

Remarks in House

Importance, H5139 [13JN]

CABOT, VT

Articles and editorials

NECI Founder Revered for Student Model, S4365 [25JN]

CABRERA, LUCINO

Remarks in House

McAllen, TX: tribute to law enforcement officers who prevented an attempted jewelry store robbery, E1142 [10AU]

CABRERA, SHAJN

Remarks in House

Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber: Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E207 [23FE]

CABRIELES, CAYETANO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1144 [10AU]

CACHE COUNTY, UT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain BLM land in Cache County, UT, to Hyde Park, UT, for public purposes (see S. 2302), S168 [11JA]

Reports filed

Hyde Park Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 115–527), H628 [25JA]

CADDO LAKE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2947), S2923 [24MY]

CADE, LELAND P.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6540 [4OC]

CADET, MO

Remarks in House

Kingston Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1680 [17DE]

CAESAR SYRIA CIVILIAN PROTECTION ACT see Syria Civilian Protection Act

CAFTA see Treaties and Agreements

CAIN-BELL, SHAKIRA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1576 [29NO]

CAINE, DAVID

Remarks in House

Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce: Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E398 [5AP]

CAINE, SHERI

Remarks in House

Northrop Grumman Foundation: Excellence in Engineering Education Award recipient, E493 [18AP]

CAIRNCROSS, SEAN

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Millennium Challenge Corp., Chief Executive Officer: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

CAIRO, IL

Bills and resolutions

Creating American Investment, Redevelopment, and Opportunity Task Force: establish (see S. 2363), S581 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HUD: urge investigation into Alexander County, IL, Housing Authority, S6298 [25SE]

CAISSE, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Paxton, IL: tribute to McCarter-Caisse-Vice-Hale Memorial Overpass, E993 [10JY]

CALABRESI, GUIDO

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6136 [12SE]

CALDERÓN, MAURO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1307 [26SE]

CALDWELL, ANGEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1053 [24JY]

CALDWELL, DANA AND AUDRA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1517 [13NO]

CALDWELL, HESTER GOODENOUGH (HEP)

Obituaries

West Lebanon (NH) Valley News, S2476 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2475 [26AP]

CALDWELL, ID

Remarks in Senate

Caxton Printers, Ltd.: tribute, S7236 [29NO]

CALDWELL, TRUDY L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1564 [28NO]

CALDWELL TANKS CO.

Remarks in Senate

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S5672 [16AU]

CALEBS, GLENN, SR.

Articles and editorials

Calebs Remembered, S463 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S463 [23JA]

CALHOUN, GREGORY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1448 [23OC]

CALHOUN COUNTY, AL

Remarks in House

Wilburn, Courtney: National Association of Secondary School Principals Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E50 [16JA]

CALHOUN COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

McGhee, Amanda: Calhoun County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

CALIENDO, LYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1462 [26OC]

CALIFORNIA

Analyses

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Articles and editorials

He Is a Member of a Violent White Supremacist Group—So Why Is He Working for a Defense Contractor With a Security Clearance?, H6145–H6147 [12JY]

Bills and resolutions

BLM: release certain Federal land in California from wilderness study (see H.R. 6007), H4776 [5JN]

Courts: modify structure of ninth judicial circuit (see H.R. 6754), H8106 [10SE]

CPSC: adopt a certain California flammability standard as a Federal flammability standard to protect against risk of upholstered furniture flammability (see S. 3551), S6541 [4OC]

Dept. of the Interior: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (see S. 3001), S3034 [6JN] (see H.R. 6040), H4979 [7JN]

——— determine feasibility of agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and flexibility in certain areas (see H.R. 6782), H8169 [12SE]

EPA: address health and economic development impacts of nonattainment of federally mandated air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley, CA, by designating air quality empowerment zones (see S. 3134), S4410 [26JN]

Federal Home Loan Banks: recognize importance of Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, CA, in providing affordable housing and community investment to Los Angeles, CA, and contributions of Lawrence Parks and Timothy Simons (see H. Res. 895), H3977 [15MY]

FERC: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in California (see H.R. 5817), H3976 [15MY]

Golden State Warriors (basketball team): tribute (see S. Res. 550), S3982 [18JN] (see H. Res. 940), H5152 [13JN]

Hazardous substances: require OSHA and EPA to update refinery and chemical plant safety regulations (see H. Con. Res. 147), H10511 [20DE]

National Endowment for the Arts: prohibit grants to demonstrate how artists work to show the impact of climate change in the San Francisco, CA, bay area and how art can inform, inspire, and empower communities at risk (see H.R. 5995), H4738 [1JN]

National Park Service: manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (see H.R. 6687), H7776 [28AU]

Public lands: designate certain lands as wilderness and as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System and parts of the San Gabriel River and Little Rock Creek as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3704), S7318 [5DE]

——— provide restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation on Federal lands in northern California (see S. 3705), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6596), H7723 [26JY]

San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County, CA, to enhance land management (see H.R. 5513), H3315 [13AP]

San Francisco Bay: establish a grant program to support restoration (see H.R. 6752), H7941 [7SE]

San Gabriel Mountains National Monument: modify boundaries in California to include National Forest System land (see S. 3704), S7318 [5DE]

San Gabriel National Recreation Area: establish as a unit of the National Park System in California (see S. 3704), S7318 [5DE]

States: deauthorize a portion of a project (see H.R. 5720), H3884 [9MY]

Taxation: provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, and certain California wildfires (see S. 3648), S7051 [15NO]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 730), S7586 [13DE]

University of California: anniversary (see S. Res. 438), S1790 [19MR]

Excerpts

Biography of Congressman George Miller: William Miller, E263 [6MR]

Letters

Allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports: Hasan Solomon, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, E578 [1MY]

Lists

California 15th Congressional District election winners, E1643 [11DE]

Victims of gun violence, E1333 [28SE]

Obituaries

Newsom, William A.: San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, E1698 [20DE]

Proclamations

Bridgett ‘‘Biddy’’ Mason Day: Representative Barragan, E1149 [14AU]

Remarks in House

Agrian, Inc.: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Baker Peterson Franklin Ag Business of the Year award recipient, E1505 [9NO]

AlvaradoSmith (business): anniversary, E1221 [7SE]

Alzina, Amy: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E453 [12AP]

American Grown Flower Month: observance, H5510 [22JN]

Anaheim, CA: tribute to Anaheim Union High School District efforts to install digital mapping system, establish Cybersecurity Pathway, and create Offensive Security Society, E832 [13JN]

Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western U.S.A.: anniversary of ‘‘Mayr’’ Hollywood, CA, Chapter, E104 [29JA]

Audage, Natalie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1432 [19OC]

Bakersfield, CA: anniversary of William Penn Elementary School, E612 [9MY]

Banning, CA: ensure continued receipt of water from conveyance flume, H6383 [17JY]

Barber, Elta: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1491 [2NO]

Batchelor, Mary Lou: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1428 [19OC]

Bottini, Ivy: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E440 [12AP]

Boutonnet, Ed: Grower Shipper Association E.E. Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E889 [21JN]

Brumfield, Verneal: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1430 [19OC]

California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation and enhanced recreation opportunities (H.R. 857), H5594–H5603 [25JN]

Campbell, Katherine: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1441 [23OC]

Cantrell, Deanna: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [12AP]

Caruthers, CA: tribute to Elder’s Mini Mart (business), E1355 [2OC]

Ceres, CA: anniversary, E209 [23FE]

Cerro Coso Community College: anniversary, E314 [14MR]

Chico, CA: tribute to Pleasant Valley High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, H3130 [11AP]

Cincinnati, OH: inclusion of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, E939 [28JN]

Climate: impact of climate change on frequency of wildfires, H7813 [4SE]

Coffee, Angie: East Bay Leadership Council Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1721 [20DE]

Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, CA, Inc.: tribute, E1353 [2OC]

Concord, CA: anniversary, E967 [3JY]

Cooper, Holly: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1447 [23OC]

Correa, Vera: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1415 [16OC]

Cunningham, Nick: tribute to participation in Olympic Games, H968 [7FE]

DaGrossa, Pamela: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]

DeAmicis, Lisa: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1461 [26OC]

Decker, Kelly E.: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E442 [12AP]

Denham, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10161 [12DE], H10191, H10192 [13DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Sites Reservoir construction in Colusa County, CA, funding, H10191 [13DE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (H.R. 6040), H8160–H8162 [12SE]

——— prohibit funding to implement California Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan relative to New Melones reservoir, H6521–H6523 [18JY]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, H127 [10JA]

Dept. of Transportation: anniversary of Office of Structure Maintenance & Investigations, E491 [17AP]

DeSilva, David: California Agricultural Teachers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1265 [17SE]

Diaz, Gloria: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1486 [2NO]

Diego, Silvia M.: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award for Physician of the Year recipient, E594 [7MY]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

Downey, CA: anniversary of Downey Symphony Orchestra and Downey Symphonic Society, E1374 [5OC]

Drought: provide drought assistance to California (H.R. 23), H3544 [25AP], H5698 [26JN]

East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU): anniversary, E496 [18AP]

East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) Education Foundation: anniversary, E496 [18AP]

East Palo Alto, CA: anniversary, E851 [15JN]

Edwards, Salina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1413 [16OC]

Elections: tribute to 15th Congressional District winners, E1643 [11DE]

Estrella-Henderson, Lisette: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

FAA: allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports, H3596, H3598 [26AP], E578 [1MY]

——— implement regulations to lessen impact of aircraft noise on communities surrounding the Los Angeles International Airport, H3728 [27AP]

——— use alternative measurements to current day-night sound level average standard for certain areas under Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), H3597 [26AP]

Feinberg, Gail: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

FEMA: waive cost share requirements for disaster recovery assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and California wildfires, H3724 [27AP]

Fetzer Vineyards (company): anniversary, E299 [13MR]

Firefighters: tribute, H1382 [6MR], H7865 [5SE]

Ford, Donna: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E443 [12AP]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Warnors Theatre, E1460 [26OC]

Garton Tractor, Inc.: National Ag Science Center Legend of Agriculture Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1502 [9NO]

Gleicher, Emily: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [12AP]

Gold Star Mothers of Northern California (organization): tribute, E1585 [30NO]

Golden State Warriors (basketball team): tribute, H5028 [12JN]

Golden Valley Health Centers: tribute, E1160 [17AU]

Gomez Garcia, Sylvia: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1420 [16OC]

Gonzales-Chavez, Lilia: Arte Americas (organization) Armando Rodriguez Legacy Award recipient, E1434 [19OC]

Granite Bay, CA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 121, E1329 [28SE]

Green, Emma: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

Hankins, Barbara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1466 [26OC]

Hartwell, Lori: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E447 [12AP]

Heitman, Sue: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1417 [16OC]

Hernandez, Lina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1436 [23OC]

Homenetmen (organization): anniversary, E1297 [25SE]

——— anniversary of Glendale, CA, Ararat chapter, E1568 [28NO]

——— anniversary of Los Angeles, CA, chapter, E1201 [5SE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of California wildfires, H8157 [12SE]

——— moment of silence in honor of Ronald V. Dellums, H7900 [6SE]

——— tribute to retiring Members, H10159, H10162, H10163 [12DE]

Hultquist, Sid: Victor Valley College Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, E221 [26FE]

Idyllwild, CA: tribute to Jazz in the Pines festival, E1139 [10AU]

Immigration: lack of cooperation with Federal law enforcement and immigration authorities, H1731 [21MR], H3309 [13AP], H4235 [18MY]

Johnson, Dorothy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1492 [2NO]

Jorgeson, Becky: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E447 [12AP]

Jorjorian, Anoosh: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1468 [26OC]

Kalognomos, Medea: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E455 [13AP]

Kaur, Tejinder: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1416 [16OC]

Kern County, CA: anniversary of Arvin-Edison Water Storage District, E573, E575 [1MY]

Kinaga, Patricia A.: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E456 [13AP]

King Ridge Foundation: anniversary, E1420 [16OC]

Kurumada, Kiljoo Lee: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E446 [12AP]

Laddish, Katherine: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1426 [19OC]

Lake Forest, CA: tribute to early repayment of outstanding debt, E1269 [20SE]

Lawry-Hall, Suzanne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1422 [16OC]

Levin, Brenda: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E449 [12AP]

Loren, Jesse: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1444 [23OC]

Lorenzi, Elmer J. (EJ): Catholic Charities of Merced, CA, Harvest of Hope Man of the Year award recipient, E1149 [14AU]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Atwater Park Center, E1176 [24AU]

——— anniversary of Hollywood United Methodist Church Red Ribbon of Hope campaign, E1571 [29NO]

——— anniversary of YWCA Greater Los Angeles, E1481 [30OC]

Lundberg Family Farms (business): anniversary, E674 [17MY]

Mann, Anastasia: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E450 [12AP]

Manteca, CA: anniversary, E591 [7MY]

Marachelian, Vicky: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E457 [13AP]

Meksin, Isa-Kae: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E451 [12AP]

Merced County, CA: tribute to 4–H program, E1498 [6NO]

——— tribute to Merced County Human Services Agency All Dads Matter programs, E921 [26JN]

Mercy Pedalers, Inc.: anniversary, E1268 [20SE]

Mintun, Bonnie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1471 [26OC]

Monestime, Claudette N. Saba: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E453 [12AP]

Monterey County, CA: reopening of Highway 1, H6578 [19JY]

Mountain Mesa, CA: anniversary of Kern Valley Healthcare District, E792 [7JN]

Napa County, CA: anniversary of Mentis, Napa’s Center for Mental Health Services, E1002 [12JY]

——— anniversary of Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, E480 [17AP]

——— anniversary of UpValley Family Centers, E1193 [4SE]

Napa Valley Community Foundation: tribute to disaster relief efforts, E1374 [5OC]

National Military Appreciation Month: observance, H3838 [9MY]

National Park Service: manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (H.R. 6687), H8856–H8858 [25SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H3838 [9MY]

Native Daughters of the Golden West (organization): anniversary, E693 [21MY]

Nauman, Julie M.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness recipient, E449 [12AP]

Nevada County, CA, Farm Bureau: anniversary, H6554 [18JY]

North Coast Opportunities, Inc.: anniversary, E1210 [5SE]

Northern California Power Agency: anniversary, H5004 [8JN], H6197 [16JY], E766 [5JN]

Novato, CA: anniversary of Pini Ace Hardware (business), E923 [26JN]

One Family One Restaurant (organization): tribute to America Break Bread campaign, H1737 [21MR]

Orange, CA: anniversary, E342 [20MR]

Orange County, CA: anniversary of Orange Park Acres community, E41 [12JA]

Organización en California de Líderes Campesinas, Inc.: anniversary, E1735 [22DE]

Overton, Joyce: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1446 [23OC]

Payne, Sharon McGriff: Solano County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E473 [16AP]

Penngrove, CA: anniversary of Penngrove Community Church, E1162 [17AU]

Perez, Amagda: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1485 [2NO]

Pico Rivera, CA: anniversary, E99 [25JA]

Richmond, CA: anniversary of Labor to Labor Dinner, E1270 [20SE]

Riverside County, CA: tribute to Office of Education and Dept. of Veteran’s Services Operation Recognition Program class of 2018, E1523 [14NO]

Roberts, Lucy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1456 [26OC]

Rocklin, CA: anniversary, E191 [15FE]

Rohrabacher, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9685–H9688 [28NO], H10160 [12DE]

Ross, CA: Ross Elementary School recipient of California Dept. of Education California Distinguished School Award, E594 [7MY]

Runow, Lauren: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1435 [23OC]

Rutherford, CA: anniversary of Rutherfood Volunteer Fire Dept., E566 [27AP]

Sacramento County, CA: anniversary of Cordova Recreation and Park District, E1035 [19JY]

Salinas, CA: anniversary of Salinas City Elementary School District, E1403 [12OC]

——— anniversry of Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, E570 [27AP]

San Anselmo, CA: Wade Thomas Elementary School recipient of California Dept. of Education California Distinguished School Award, E589 [7MY]

San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County CA, to enhance land management (H.R. 5513), H9774, H9775 [10DE]

San Diego, CA: tribute to Human Trafficking Research and Data Advisory Roundtable (HT-RADAR) Human Trafficking Research Conference, E791 [7JN]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Children’s Musical Theater San Jose, E104 [29JA]

San Luis Obispo County, CA: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant closure, H1358 [5MR]

——— implement renewable energy incentives to offset loss of jobs and revenue resulting from closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, H1359 [5MR]

——— tribute to Children and Families Commission First 5 San Luis Obispo County Children’s Bill of Rights, H1758 [22MR]

San Rafael, CA: anniversary of China Camp Village State Park, E1278 [20SE]

Sanderlund, Cathy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1460 [26OC]

Sanger, CA: anniversary of Sanger Masonic Lodge No. 316, E1415 [16OC]

Santa Ana, CA: tribute to Nicholas Academic Center, E835 [13JN]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Refugio/Plains pipeline oil spill, H4234 [18MY]

Santa Cruz, CA: anniversary of Santa Cruz Yacht Club, E427 [10AP]

Santa Cruz County, CA: anniversary of Valley Women’s Club of the San Lorenzo Valley, E363 [22MR]

Santa Rosa, CA: anniversary, E1161 [17AU]

Santandrea, Joanne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1453 [26OC]

Save the Redwoods League: anniversary, E1337 [28SE]

Schumacher, Irmalee: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1424 [19OC]

Sealander, Sara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Serger, Sally: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1408 [16OC]

Serrato, Gary: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E1506 [9NO]

Sewell, Robert: Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County, CA, AFL–CIO Labor Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1273 [20SE]

Shelton, Heidi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1427 [19OC]

Sherlock, Rochelle: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1407 [16OC]

Shult, Marilyn: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1435 [23OC]

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society: anniversary, E14 [9JA]

Sigourney, Brita: tribute to participation in Olympic Games, H968 [7FE]

Sillman, Jackie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1451 [26OC]

Sonoma State University: opening of School of Business and Economics Wine Business Institute Wine Spectator Learning Center, E750 [29MY]

Sorensen, Jay: California Outdoors Hall of Fame inductee, E191 [15FE]

Sorkin, Nina: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E458 [13AP]

Soto, Gloria: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E449 [12AP]

South El Monte, CA: anniversary, E1091 [26JY]

Stanislaus County, CA: tribute to Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Immigrant Heritage Month proclamation, E906 [25JN]

Stoots, Maryah: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1431 [19OC]

Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, H1588–H1595 [14MR]

Sutton, Anna: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1463 [26OC]

Taiwan: recognize close relationship with the U.S., E1354 [2OC]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3085–H3089 [10AP]

Taylor, Gina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1487 [2NO]

Tehama County, CA: anniversary of Tehama County Farm Bureau, H128 [10JA]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, E1501 [9NO]

Transcontinental Railroad: anniversary, E174 [13FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H4853 [7JN]

Tucker, Sheila: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1418 [16OC]

Turnbull, Raphael (Rae): California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]

Unger, Cindi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1493 [2NO]

University of California, Berkeley: tribute to student analysis of impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provision relative to institutions of higher education tax-free tuition waivers and efforts to secure removal of such provision, E36 [11JA]

Valadao, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10161 [12DE]

Vallejo, CA: anniversary of NAACP Vallejo branch, E1244 [13SE]

Walters, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10161 [12DE]

Ward, Beth Farnsworth: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E451 [12AP]

Wasson, Kerstin: Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award for Science Research award recipient, H4212 [18MY]

Water: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, H3922–H3924 [10MY], H6269 [17JY]

——— infrastructure funding, H8895 [26SE]

Wheeler, Heidi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1437 [23OC]

Wildfires: commend first responders for efforts in response to wildfires in California, H10034 [11DE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9508 [13NO]

——— provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9696 [29NO]

Williams, Jayne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1425 [19OC]

Women: tribute to organizations that provide refuge and support for domestic violence victims, H1130 [14FE]

World War II: tribute to Filipino veterans, E1669 [13DE]

Ycasas, Judy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1449 [23OC]

Yountville, CA: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Veterans Home of California-Yountville, H1513 [13MR]

Zapata, Wendy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1459 [26OC]

Remarks in Senate

Anderson, David L. nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

Brewer, Robert S., Jr.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

Dept. of the Interior: acquire land in Martinez, CA, for inclusion in John Muir National Historic Site (H.R. 1719), S3263, S3264 [6JN]

——— convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (S. 3001), S3036 [6JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Golden State Warriors (basketball team): tribute (S. Res. 550), S3984, S4007 [18JN]

Kim, Chloe: tribute to participation in Olympic Games, S941, S946 [14FE]

Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act: repeal (S. 1223), S1972 [22MR]

National Rice Month: observance, S6382 [28SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Frances H. Arnold for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

Supreme Court: decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, S4466, S4485 [27JN]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 730), S7599 [13DE]

University of California: anniversary (S. Res. 438), S1794 [19MR], S1880 [21MR]

Wildfires: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, S6903, S6904 [13NO]

Reports filed

Big Bear Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5513) (H. Rept. 115–996), H9459 [30OC]

Bureau of Reclamation and BIA Water Project Streamlining Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4419) (H. Rept. 115–1001), H9462 [2NO]

California Desert Protection and Recreation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 32) (S. Rept. 115–421), S7356 [6DE]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 857) (S. Rept. 115–416), S7318 [5DE]

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 6040) (S. Rept. 115–362), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3001) (S. Rept. 115–359), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6040) (H. Rept. 115–911), H7781 [31AU]

Desert Community Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2365) (H. Rept. 115–1013), H9470 [9NO]

National Park Service Management of Point Reyes National Seashore With the Intent To Maintain Working Dairies and Ranches on Agricultural Property: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6687) (H. Rept. 115–968), H8882 [25SE]

Nomination of McGregor W. Scott To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Nicola T. Hanna To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Ruffey Rancheria Restoration Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 115–1087), H10509 [20DE]

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 497), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 497) (S. Rept. 115–320), S5618 [15AU]

Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1491) (S. Rept. 115–326), S5930 [23AU]

St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2156) (S. Rept. 115–360), S6963 [14NO]

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, H3450 [23AP], H7762 [24AU]

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, H5989 [6JY]

Summaries

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Texts of

H.R. 857, California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act, H5594–H5601 [25JN]

H.R. 5513, Big Bear Land Exchange Act, H9774 [10DE]

H.R. 6040, Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act, H8160 [12SE]

H.R. 6687, National Park Service management of Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property, H8857 [25SE]

S. 1223, Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act, S1972 [22MR]

S. Res. 438, University of California anniversary, S1793 [19MR]

S. Res. 550, tribute to Golden State Warriors (basketball team), S3984 [18JN]

S. Res. 730, condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, CA, S7599 [13DE]

Tributes

Brown, Edmund Gerald, Jr., S7784 [18DE]

Correa, Representative, H10502 [20DE]

Dellums, Ronald V., S5614 [15AU], H7900–H7908 [6SE], E1121 [3AU], E1224 [7SE]

Issa, Representative, H93 [10JA], E1702 [20DE]

Knight, Representative, E1702 [20DE]

Lee, Representative, E519 [24AP], E803 [8JN]

Miller, George, E263 [6MR]

Pelosi, Representative, H968, H969 [7FE]

Rohrabacher, Representative, E1702 [20DE]

Royce, Representative, H10552 [21DE]

Tunney, John V., S1312 [1MR]

CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION AND RECREATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 32) (S. Rept. 115–421), S7356 [6DE]

CALIFORNIA HISTORIC ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION

Letters

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, H4757 [5JN]

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Remarks in House

Richland, WA: Laser Interferometer Gravitational Observatory named an American Physical Society historic site, H6178 [13JY]

Remarks in Senate

Nobel Prize: recognition of Frances H. Arnold for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES ASSOCIATION

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8785 [25SE]

CALIFORNIA OFF-ROAD RECREATION AND CONSERVATION ACT

Analyses

Provisions (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 857), H5594–H5603 [25JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 857) (S. Rept. 115–416), S7318 [5DE]

Summaries

Provisions (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Texts of

H.R. 857, provisions, H5594–H5601 [25JN]

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES

Remarks in House

Dept. of Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies: anniversary, E1209 [5SE]

CALIO, JOSEPH C., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1523 [14NO]

CALISTOGA, CA

Remarks in House

Calistoga Speedway: tribute, E1223 [7SE]

Napa County, CA: anniversary of UpValley Family Centers, E1193 [4SE]

CALKINS, HEATHER

Remarks in House

Salvation Army: Begie Hefner Volunteer Award recipient, E594 [7MY], E720 [23MY]

CALL, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1187 [4SE]

CALL, WESTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7924 [7SE]

CALLAHAN, JAMES T.

Letters

Clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, H119 [10JA]

CALLAHAN, KATERI

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1337 [5MR]

CALLAN, ZOE S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E529 [24AP]

CALLAS, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1001 [12JY]

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY

Remarks in House

Cunningham, Danny: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year award recipient, H9749 [30NO]

CALOCA, STEVEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1175 [24AU]

CALONZO, MANNY

Remarks in Senate

Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]

CALTRIDER, GARRET

Remarks in House

Iowa: Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E950 [28JN]

CALVERT, KEN (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5895, energy and water development appropriations, H5827 [28JN]

——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H7900 [6SE]

——— H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, H7806 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H4243 [18MY]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see H. Res. 766), H9444 [23OC]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9092 [26SE]

Armed Forces: allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 2409), H6650 [23JY]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see H.R. 5882), H6589 [19JY]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8733 [17SE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H6264 [16JY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H7751 [10AU]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H7157 [24JY]

China: express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H9092 [26SE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: prohibit use of public funds for payment of a settlement or award in connection with a sexual harassment claim or other workplace disputes and release information on previous settlements (see H.R. 4494), H3452 [23AP]

Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H6112 [11JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage (see H.R. 5610), H3574 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H3979 [15MY]

——— require certain family planning projects and programs to provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 4507), H976 [7FE]

——— support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7921 [6SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide guidance and assistance to State and local law enforcement on active shooter and mass casualty incident response (see H.R. 4650), H976 [7FE]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H3931 [10MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a demonstration program to provide expanded access to medical services through partnerships between departmental medical centers and federally qualified health centers (see H.R. 5047), H1653 [15MR]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H625 [22JA]

——— establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 5864), H6264 [16JY]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 5538), H6589 [19JY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3707 [26AP]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1610 [14MR]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights relative to upbringing, education, and care of their children (see H.J. Res. 121), H6590 [19JY]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (see H.R. 4828), H5153 [13JN]

FEC: expand ability of trade associations to solicit contributions from stockholders and executive or administrative personnel of their member corporations (see H.R. 2101), H7743 [3AU]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H3707 [26AP]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H4982 [7JN]

Genocide: draw upon relevant lessons of past genocides to help prevent war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against religious and ethnic groups (see H. Res. 220), H5095 [12JN]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H9152 [27SE]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H7688 [25JY]

Housing: provide priority under certain federally assisted housing programs to assisting youths who are aging out of foster care (see H.R. 2069), H1075 [8FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— maintain custody of adults charged with illegal entry with their children while charges are pending and authorize construction of facilities to hold families during legal proceedings (see H.R. 6173), H5649 [25JN]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H173 [12JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9569 [16NO]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H9569 [16NO]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3211 [12AP]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Marine Corps: anniversary of women’s service (see H. Con. Res. 105), H1699 [19MR]

——— designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H7157 [24JY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1542), H3452 [23AP]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H8732 [17SE]

Medicare: modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1542), H3452 [23AP]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H8886 [25SE]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H1653 [15MR]

Motor vehicles: promote awareness of, and encourage collaboration and communication to engage in efforts to end, motorcycle profiling (see H. Res. 318), H9539 [15NO]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H8728 [13SE]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H5974 [28JN]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H6589 [19JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H784 [5FE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3707 [26AP]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3707 [26AP]

Taxation: encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H8743 [24SE]

——— provide for reporting and disclosure by State and local public employee retirement pension plans (see H.R. 6290), H5974 [28JN]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H7156 [24JY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3707 [26AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H8886 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

California: deauthorize a portion of a project (see H.R. 5720), H3884 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize grant program for education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities (see H.R. 5547), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 6147), H5283 [19JN]

Constitutional authority statements

California: deauthorize a portion of a project (H.R. 5720), H3886 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize grant program for education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities (H.R. 5547), H3442 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H5285 [19JN]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H7894 [6SE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894, H7895 [6SE]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1184 [15FE]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H2021 [22MR]

Banning, CA: ensure continued receipt of water from conveyance flume, H6383 [17JY]

BIA: construction account funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6445 [17JY]

——— public safety and justice facility construction funding, H6444 [17JY]

BLM: prohibit funding to change existing placer mining plan of operation relative to Alaska environmental mitigation, H6516 [18JY]

California: tribute to retiring Members of Congress, H10159, H10163 [12DE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations, H721 [30JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5720• [26JN], H5811 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, H9044 [26SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 964), H5761 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendments, H721 [30JA]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H2021 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program funding for Appalachian States through reductions in EPA operating account funding, H6443 [17JY]

——— Delaware River Basin Restoration Program funding through reductions in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service construction funding, H6435 [17JY]

——— Office of Inspector General funding, H6449 [17JY]

——— Office of Insular Affairs funding, H6446 [17JY]

——— Payment in Lieu of Taxes program funding, H7895 [6SE]

——— prohibit funding to implement California Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan relative to New Melones reservoir, H6522 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6379, H6383, H6434, H6435, H6436, H6437, H6439, H6440, H6441, H6442, H6443, H6444, H6445, H6446, H6448, H6449, H6451, H6452, H6453, H6454, H6455, H6456, H6457, H6458, H6460, H6461 [17JY], H6502, H6503, H6505, H6506, H6508, H6509, H6510, H6514, H6516, H6519, H6522, H6523, H6525, H6527, H6528, H6530 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to instruct conferees, H7895 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), Senate amendment, H7894 [6SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4901 [7JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H9044 [26SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894, H7895 [6SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4901 [7JN]

EPA: Clean Watersheds Needs Survey funding, H6451 [17JY]

——— Environmental Justice program funding, H6452 [17JY]

——— lead in drinking water reduction programs funding, H6505 [18JY]

——— National Estuary Program funding, H6452 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding for Office of Environmental Justice Environmental Justice Small Grants Program, H6528 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding for revised water quality standard implementation in Washington (State), H6506 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce methane emissions rule, H6503 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to force Chesapeake Bay watershed States to comply with total maximum daily load nutrient limits and certain watershed implementation plans, H6510 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to reorganize or eliminate Great Lakes Advisory Board, H6502 [18JY]

——— Southern New England Estuaries Program funding, H6453 [17JY]

——— Superfund Enforcement program funding, H6454 [17JY]

——— U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6448 [17JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for payment of legal fees of outside advocacy groups for certain environmental settlements, H6530 [18JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H7894, H7895 [6SE]

Forest Service: combating illegal marijuana growing operations funding through reductions in forest and rangeland research account funding, H6455 [17JY]

——— emerald ash borer eradication funding, H6455 [17JY]

——— hazardous fuels management activities funding through reductions in forest products funding, H6456 [17JY]

——— Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program funding, H6456 [17JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]

National Park Service: Historic Preservation Fund competitive grants funding to preserve sites and stories of Civil Rights Movement, H6437 [17JY]

——— Historic Preservation Fund funding, H6436, H6437 [17JY]

——— Historic Preservation Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities grants funding, H6439, H6440 [17JY]

——— maintenance backlog funding through reductions in BLM land acquisition funding, H6434 [17JY]

Navy: Virginia-class submarine program funding through reductions in shipbuilding and procurement programs funding, H5811 [27JN]

New England National Scenic Trail: funding, H6436 [17JY]

Riverside County, CA: tribute to Office of Education and Dept. of Veteran’s Services Operation Recognition Program class of 2018, E1523• [14NO]

Smithsonian Institution: prohibit funding to limit outreach programs, H6527 [18JY]

——— U.N. International Decade for People of African Descent exhibit funding, H6446 [17JY]

Superior National Forest: prohibit funding to withdraw certain lands from mineral and geothermal leasing, H6514 [18JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Program funding, H6435 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding to carry out any rulemaking on the status of the lesser prairie chicken, H6519 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to eliminate Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships, H6525 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the threatened species or endangered species listing of any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a periodic review, H6509 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to limit or prohibit use of genetically modified crops in commercial agricultural operations conducted on national wildlife refuges, H6523 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to treat Preble’s meadow jumping mouse as a threatened species, H6508 [18JY]

U.S. Geological Survey: funding to develop a map showing pyrrhotite occurrences across the U.S., H6441 [17JY]

——— Great Lakes Fisheries Program funding, H6441 [17JY]

——— Great Lakes grass carp eradication funding, H6442 [17JY]

——— Volcano Hazards Program funding, H6442 [17JY]

Water: prohibit repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6460, H6461 [17JY]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6147) (H. Rept. 115–765), H5283 [19JN]

Tributes

Ashley, Marion, E1637• [11DE]

Biddle, Craig, E1520• [14NO]

Cramer, William R., E1037• [19JY]

Deukmejian, George, E815• [8JN]

Drake, Bennett, E1636• [11DE]

Giovaniello, Jerry, E1519• [14NO]

Heritage, Howard (Reed), E1079• [26JY]

Johnsen, Mylo (Mike), E910• [25JN]

Kelley, Brigitte M., E267• [6MR]

McWhorter, Orville (Dean), E1233• [12SE]

Nelson, Damon P., H9530 [15NO]

Presley, Robert B., E1322• [27SE]

Puga, Geraldo, E1036• [19JY]

Record, Ella Mae, E1521• [14NO]

Record, Randy, E1640• [11DE]

Robinson, James, E1670• [13DE]

Schull, Kyle, E1525• [14NO]

Spiegel, Herbert, E1644• [11DE]

Tavaglione, John, E1639• [11DE]

Wolf, Robert A., E1524• [14NO]

CALVERT, RUBYDEE

Remarks in Senate

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: nomination to the Board of Directors, S2917 [24MY]

Reports filed

Nomination to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2439 [25AP]

CALVERT, TX

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E501 [18AP]

CALVIN, JACOB

Remarks in Senate

Indiana: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2762 [17MY]

CALZON, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E915 [26JN]

CAMACHO, BEAUDY M. GOGUE

Remarks in House

SBA: Guam Home-Based Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E457 [13AP]

CAMBODIA, KINGDOM OF

Amendments

Foreign policy: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), H7669 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign policy: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H3928 [10MY]

1991 Paris Peace Agreement: support successful impementation (see S. 2412), S840 [8FE]

Victims of Communism Month: observance (see S. Res. 587), S5130 [23JY]

Letters

Cambodia Democracy Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7670 [25JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7670 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (H. Res. 401), H8153–H8155 [12SE]

Foreign policy: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), H7668–H7670 [25JY], E1102 [27JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 401, call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices, H8153 [12SE]

H.R. 5754, Cambodia Democracy Act, H7668 [25JY]

S. Res. 587, Victims of Communism Month, S5132 [23JY]

CAMBODIA DEMOCRACY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 5754), H7669 [25JY]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7670 [25JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7670 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5754), H7668–H7670 [25JY], E1102 [27JY]

Texts of

H.R. 5754, provisions, H7668 [25JY]

CAMBRIDGE, IL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E744 [25MY]

Miller, Katie: Illinois Beef Association Outstanding Junior of the Year award recipient, E953 [29JN]

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Remarks in House

Broad Institute: tribute, E543 [26AP]

CAMDEN, SC

Bills and resolutions

Kershaw County, SC: National Civic League All-American City designee (see H. Res. 1002), H6463 [17JY]

CAMDEN COUNTY, GA

Amendments

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA: anniversary (S. Res. 565), S7448, S7454 [11DE]

Bills and resolutions

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA: anniversary (see S. Res. 565), S4735 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA: anniversary (S. Res. 565), S7453 [11DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 565, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, anniversary, S4745 [28JN], S7454 [11DE]

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to high school seniors enlisting, E671 [17MY]

CAMDENTON, MO

Remarks in House

Gulshen, Ann Luetkemeyer: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E409 [10AP]

CAMELO, MICHAEL, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E766 [5JN]

CAMERANESI, DANI

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Minnesota participants, H764 [5FE]

CAMERON, CAROL AND DON

Remarks in House

Golden, CO: Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipients, E1480 [30OC]

CAMEROON, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Human rights: condemn arrest and actions against Patrice Nganang for criticizing restriction of Internet access and news media in English-speaking regions and urge respect for human rights of all citizens (see H. Res. 718), H677 [29JA]

——— condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see S. Res. 733), S7926 [19DE] (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

Remarks in House

Human rights: violations, E942 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: address escalating violence in Anglophone regions, advance democratic solution to political crisis, facilitate access by humanitarian organizations, and condemn human rights abuses, S7233–S7235 [29NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 733, condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained in Cameroon, S7930 [19DE]

CAMILLA, GA

Remarks in House

Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church: anniversary, E879 [20JN]

CAMILLUS, NY

Remarks in House

Maxwell Memorial Library: anniversary, E681 [18MY]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Fairmount Fire Dept., E290 [9MR]

CAMIRE, GEOFF AND DEBBIE

Remarks in House

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Biscotti Cafe, E347 [20MR]

CAMP, HARRY W., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E363 [22MR]

CAMP, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1272 [20SE]

CAMP NELSON HERITAGE NATIONAL MONUMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3287), S5423 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5655), H4753, H4754 [5JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655) (S. Rept. 115–406), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5655) (H. Rept. 115–695), H4283 [21MY]

Texts of

H.R. 5655, provisions, H4753 [5JN]

S. 3287, provisions, S5426 [26JY]

CAMP NELSON NATIONAL MONUMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655) (S. Rept. 115–406), S7274 [4DE]

CAMP SHELBY, MS

Remarks in House

Armed Forces Museum: unveiling of Gold Star memorial, E656 [15MY]

CAMPAIGN FOR YOUTH JUSTICE (organization)

Letters

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization, E1341 [28SE]

CAMPA-PETERS, SOPHIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H176 [16JA]

CAMPBELL, ALEXANDER S.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H5368 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5368 [21JN]

CAMPBELL, ALFONSON L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E512 [23AP]

CAMPBELL, BETTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1213 [6SE]

CAMPBELL, CARL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1497 [6NO]

CAMPBELL, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S89 [9JA]

CAMPBELL, DOROTHY P.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1944 [22MR]

CAMPBELL, DOUG AND KATHY

Remarks in Senate

Saratoga, WY: anniversary of Hotel Wolf, S4841 [9JY]

CAMPBELL, ELLEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7182 [28NO]

CAMPBELL, ELLEN AND TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1483 [30OC]

CAMPBELL, HENRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E77 [19JA]

CAMPBELL, KATHERINE

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1441 [23OC]

CAMPBELL, LOGAN

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1443 [23OC]

CAMPBELL, LUCIE E.

Hymns

‘‘If When You Give the Best of Your Service’’, E1049 [23JY]

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM L., JR.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S60 [8JA]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S49, S50 [8JA], S85, S88 [9JA]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S64 [8JA]

CAMPER, LARRY D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1192 [4SE]

CAMPION, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1577 [29NO]

CAMPOS, LEAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1569 [28NO]

CAMPUS ACCOUNTABILITY AND SAFETY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1949), H3458 [24AP], H6267 [17JY], H6584 [19JY]

CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 662), S6388 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 662), S6398 [28SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 662, designate, S6390 [28SE]

CANADA

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S2330 [19AP]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide emergency funding for port of entry personnel and infrastructure (see H.R. 5619), H3574 [25AP]

Foreign trade: limit increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and European Union and improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security (see S. 3230), S5066 [18JY]

Immigration: admit Canadian retirees who own or lease a home in the U.S. as long-term visitors for purpose of travel or recreation (see S. 3204), S4950 [12JY]

——— require asylum seekers to be screened at U.S. embassies or consulates outside the U.S., create bench warrants for immigrants failing to appear for immigration court, and provide alternatives to detention (see S. 3372), S5931 [23AU]

Native Americans: provide the right of those born in Canada or the U.S. to pass U.S. borders to anyone who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the U.S. or Canada (see H.R. 6598), H7723 [26JY]

——— recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup (see S. Res. 596), S5424 [26JY] (see H. Res. 1037), H7725 [26JY]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (see S. Res. 475), S2262 [18AP]

OAS: strengthen participation of elected national legislators in activities and reaffirm U.S. support for human rights and anti-corruption initiatives (see S. 3607), S6816 [11OC]

Power resources: improve process to authorize construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for import and export of oil and natural gas and transmission of electricity (see S. 3056), S3760 [12JN]

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 38), S3294 [7JN] (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1373 [5MR]

Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 6618), H7723 [26JY]

Western Hemisphere: reaffirm importance of preserving free and fair elections and strengthening democratic institutions and reject efforts by Venezuela, Russia, and others to interfere with elections (see H. Res. 843), H3506 [24AP]

Letters

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program establishment: several civil liberties and immigration law organizations, H7788 [4SE]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6719–S6730 [9OC]

Remarks in House

Buffalo, NY: unveiling of plans for new port of entry at Peace Bridge, H1275 [27FE]

Canton, NY: anniversary of North Country Public Radio, E290 [9MR], E312 [14MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize the Border Enforcement Security Task Force program (H.R. 2281), H7787 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: call for investigation into Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. approval of the sale of Uranium One Inc., to Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., H1694 [19MR], H3310 [13AP], H3336 [16AP]

EPA: Lake Champlain Basin Program funding, H6447 [17JY]

Great Lakes: ensure the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin, H3893 [10MY]

Law enforcement: ensure U.S. jurisdiction over offenses committed by U.S. personnel stationed in Canada in furtherance of border security initiatives, E117 [30JA]

NAFTA: impact on U.S. wages and workforce, H9531 [15NO], H9731 [29NO]

——— renegotiation of certain provisions, H5756 [27JN], H7091 [24JY], H9531 [15NO], H9731 [29NO], E924 [26JN]

Native Americans: recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup, E1151 [14AU]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary, E533 [25AP]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 111), H3474–H3476 [24AP]

Thousand Islands Bridge Authority: anniversary, E1156 [17AU]

Treaties and agreements: impact of NAFTA and CAFTA on U.S. wages and workforce, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5756 [27JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H1381 [6MR], H4858 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Cornyn, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7832–S7834 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS: allow personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada (S. 92), S7221 [29NO]

Foreign trade: importance of bilateral trade agreements, S2055 [11AP]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S5048 [18JY]

NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, S2782 [21MY], S6406 [1OC], S6421, S6432 [2OC], S6465, S6490 [3OC], S7975 [20DE]

Native Americans: recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup (S. Res. 596), S7528 [12DE]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (S. Res. 475), S2283 [18AP]

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (S. Res. 613), S5834 [22AU]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 111), S3862 [12JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S3881 [13JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S5399 [26JY]

Reports filed

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 224) (H. Rept. 115–735), H5092 [12JN]

Texts of

H. Con Res. 111, recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., H3474 [24AP]

S. Con. Res. 38, recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., S3296 [7JN]

S. Res. 475, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) anniversary, S2267 [18AP]

S. Res. 596, recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup, S5428 [26JY]

S. Res. 613, call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia, S5834 [22AU]

CANADA-U.S. INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP

Appointments

Members, S2330 [19AP]

CANAL COFFEE, CO.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2434 [25AP]

CANCER DRUG PARITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3742), S7509 [12DE]

CANCER SCREEN WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 742), S8028 [22DE]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 742), S8036 [22DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 742, designate, S8029 [22DE]

CANDEE, DONNA AND ROGER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E29 [10JA]

CANDELARIA, LORENZO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1243 [13SE]

CANDRL, BRYAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1001 [12JY]

CANLEY, JOHN L.

Remarks in Senate

Medal of Honor: award (H.R. 4641), S170 [11JA]

CANNON, BILLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E745 [25MY]

CANNON, JACK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1505 [9NO]

CANNON, KATY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1639 [11DE]

CANNON, MARTHA HUGHES

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3947 [14JN]

CANNON, RODNEY D.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1552 [14MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1553 [14MR]

CANONSBURG, PA

Remarks in House

Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building: designate (S. 831), H1351, H1352 [5MR]

Texts of

S. 831, Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building, Canonsburg, PA, H1352 [5MR]

CANTER, GARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E60 [18JA]

CANTERBURY, CHUCK

Letters

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, S1829 [20MR]

National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act, H1398 [6MR]

Protect and Serve Act, H4012 [16MY]

CANTON, GA

Remarks in House

Creekview High School: tribute to rocketry team, E1092 [26JY]

CANTON, NY

Remarks in House

North Country Public Radio: anniversary, E290 [9MR], E312 [14MR]

Rivera-Collazo, Victor M.: Puerto Rico Hall of Fame inductee, E467 [16AP]

State University of New York, Canton: anniversary, E753 [1JN]

CANTOR, JEFF

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1047 [23JY]

CANTRELL, DEANNA

Remarks in House

California: 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [12AP]

CANTRELL, EDWARD (DUANE)

Poems

‘‘Dancing Angels,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E8 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E8 [8JA]

CANTRELL, VIRGINIA

Remarks in House

Council Bluffs, IA: Thomas Jefferson High School Hall of Fame inductee, E769 [5JN]

CANTWELL, MARIA (a Senator from Washington)

Addresses

Robert F. Kennedy’s Speech—Indianapolis, April 4, 1968: Robert F. Kennedy, S1904 [22MR]

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4438, S4453, S4454 [26JN], S4716, S4736, S4757 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3233 [6JN], S3339, S3360 [7JN], S3603, S3687, S3704, S3711, S3716, S3717, S3718, S3724 [11JN], S3856, S3860 [12JN], S3908, S3917, S3919 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5761, S5767, S5787 [21AU], S5903 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5301 [24JY], S5384 [25JY], S5500, S5501, S5519 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1390 [6MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4289 [20JN]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7361, S7369 [6DE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S842 [8FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S6059 [6SE]

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S7657 [17DE]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Heart Month: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

American Samoa: improve air service capabilities (see S. 2348), S5424 [26JY]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S6342 [26SE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see S. 2488), S1316 [1MR]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 2060), S3952 [14JN] (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S7510 [12DE]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 635), S6143 [12SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see S. 1143), S6224 [18SE]

Crime: protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see S. 322), S23 [3JA]

——— provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5107 [19JY]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S7089 [26NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve requirement to purchase domestic commodities under National School Lunch Program (see S. 2641), S2040 [10AP]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1631 [12MR]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of Energy: carry out quantum information science research (see S. 3673), S7190 [28NO]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (see S. 2503), S1378 [6MR]

Dept. of HHS: amend laws relative to designation of general surgery shortage areas (see S. 1351), S7926 [19DE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 693), S4966 [16JY]

——— promote child care and early learning (see S. 1806), S5131 [23JY]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S2726 [16MY]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see S. 1328), S6143 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (see S. 1942), S6925 [13NO]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S6190 [17SE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 2515), S1846 [20MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see S. 422), S7357 [6DE]

——— establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2879 [23MY]

——— furnish medically necessary transportation for newborn children of certain women veterans (see S. 2131), S4735 [28JN]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see S. 910), S5518 [31JY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S7242 [29NO]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S6964 [14NO]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S5067 [18JY]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

Executive Office of the President: reauthorize Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise (see S. 3165), S4734 [28JN]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S1452 [7MR]

——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools (see S. 2792), S2517 [7MY]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S2142 [16AP]

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see S. 3381), S5932 [23AU]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see S. Res. 678), S6816 [11OC]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 1212), S4513 [27JN]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1453 [7MR]

——— require a background check for every firearm sale (see S. 2009), S4513 [27JN]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 3119), S4344 [21JN]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5955 [27AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S6388 [28SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2121 [12AP]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (see S. Res. 522), S4037 [19JN]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S1791 [19MR]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S6278 [24SE]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 281), S6029 [4SE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3602 [11JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S4036 [19JN]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 707), S7133 [27NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S2925 [24MY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S6060 [6SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: provide a standard definition of therapeutic family care services (see S. 1357), S2624 [10MY]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see S. 445), S2643 [14MY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 479), S1765 [15MR]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 377), S1221 [26FE]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5620 [15AU]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7089 [26NO]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 400), S851 [9FE]

National Wear Red Day: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7089 [26NO]

Native Americans: tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (see S. Res. 444), S1948 [22MR]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees wishing to advocate for improved wages, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment and provide stronger remedies for interference with these rights (see S. 2143), S1949 [22MR]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 682), S6816 [11OC]

Park and Recreation Month: designate (see S. Res. 569), S4843 [9JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see S. 3436), S6142 [12SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6965 [14NO]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE]

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S1219 [26FE]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

SBA: support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (see S. 3561), S6818 [11OC]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

Seattle Storm (basketball team): tribute (see S. Res. 677), S6816 [11OC]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

Social Security: provide States with option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see S. 428), S1765 [15MR]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

Surplus Government property: provide access to and manage distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see S. 2679), S6732 [9OC]

Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis: establish (see S. 3231), S5066 [18JY]

Taxation: exempt kombucha from excise taxes and regulations imposed on alcoholic beverages (see S. 389), S4843 [9JY]

——— permit employers to make matching contributions to workers under certain retirement plans as if worker student loan payments were salary reduction contributions to the retirement plan (see S. 3771), S7927 [19DE]

——— provide for a permanent extension of the lower threshold for the medical expense deduction (see S. 3621), S6964 [14NO]

——— provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals (see S. 3636), S7927 [19DE]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6191 [17SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S6144 [12SE]

Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see S. 3049), S6388 [28SE]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S876 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alcoholic beverages: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (see S. 3060), S3906 [13JN]

Armed Forces: provide for establishment and operation of Reserve component cyber civil support teams (see S. 2887), S2793 [21MY]

Dept. of Education: support coding education (see S. 3122), S4368 [25JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish Federal Smart Building Program (see S. 2447), S1164 [15FE]

——— establish the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board (see S. 2449), S1164 [15FE]

——— facilitate modernization of the electric grid (see S. 2445), S1164 [15FE]

——— provide for modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid and carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector (see S. 2444), S1164 [15FE]

Dept. of the Interior: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (see S. 2720), S2321 [19AP]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology (see S. 2290), S138 [10JA]

Drugs: strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]

Federal employees: restore administrative law judges to the competitive service (see S. 3387), S5932 [23AU]

Forest Service: provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see S. 3333), S5582 [1AU]

Frank, Billy, Jr.: support national day of remembrance in honor of life, legacy, and accomplishments (see S. Res. 430), S1630 [12MR]

Health: allow States to expand basic health programs to cover more low-income individuals at lower cost (see S. 3485), S6277 [24SE]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 3100), S4281 [20JN]

National Nordic Museum: designate (see S. 2857), S2724 [16MY]

Native Americans: recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup (see S. Res. 596), S5424 [26JY]

Privilege of the floor

Schaff, Tom, S7946 [19DE]

Vernon, Lauren, S7946 [19DE]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S536 [29JA]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S1903 [22MR]

——— making continuing, S850 [9FE]

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S485 [24JA]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S2250, S2251 [18AP], S6942 [14NO]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S3597 [11JN]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6754 [10OC]

DEA: report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (S. 2838), S3596 [11JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, S4698 [28JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4698 [28JN]

Dept. of Education: support coding education (S. 3122), S5477 [31JY], S5910 [23AU]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1903 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2250, S2251 [18AP], S6942 [14NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), unanimous-consent request, S2250, S2251 [18AP]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S631 [6FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6754 [10OC]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6173 [17SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6483 [3OC]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising, S3596 [11JN], S6173 [17SE]

FAA: reauthorize programs, S6430 [2OC], S6470 [3OC]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2584 [9MY], S2692 [16MY]

Firearms: gun control, S1699 [14MR]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1699 [14MR]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S850 [9FE]

Forest Service: wildfire suppression and prevention funding, S850 [9FE]

Forests: reduce risk posed by wildfires to communities and the most at-risk federally owned forests (S. 1991), S850 [9FE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), S3940 [14JN]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6430 [2OC], S6470 [3OC]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6195 [17SE], S6329 [26SE], S6635 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6195 [17SE], S6329 [26SE], S6637 [5OC]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 4851), S1904 [22MR]

McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7301 [5DE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress, S7902 [19DE]

Public lands: reform land management policies, S7902, S7904 [19DE]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S2250, S2251 [18AP]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S2108 [12AP]

——— suitability to be EPA Deputy Administrator relative to views on climate change and ties to the fossil fuel industry, S2108 [12AP]

Tributes

McKinney, Samuel B., S2529 [7MY]

Shurer, Ronald J., S6430 [2OC]

CANYON, CA

Remarks in House

Canyon Elementary School: anniversary, E1088 [26JY]

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL

Remarks in House

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX): launch of Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, H968 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX): launch of Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, S633, S634 [6FE]

CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE ADVISORY COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Authorization: extend (see S. 3527), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 5585), H3452 [23AP]

Remarks in House

Authorization: extend (H.R. 5585), H8860 [25SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5585, extend authorization, H8860 [25SE]

CAPE FOX NATIVE CORP.

Remarks in Senate

FERC: issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska (S. 215), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

Texts of

S. 215, FERC issuance of order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska, S4809 [28JN]

CAPELLO, JANET

Remarks in Senate

Janet Capello Post Office Building, Vallejo, CA: designate (H.R. 2254), S1526 [7MR]

CAPITAL GAINS INFLATION RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2688), S2218 [17AP]

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP.

Remarks in House

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota: tribute to grant to fund Project Learn, H3841 [9MY]

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT related term(s) Courts

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Courts: require impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death (see S. 2389), S703 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Public safety officers: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (H.R. 115), E16 [9JA]

CAPITAL REGION MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Remarks in House

ACI Solutions (business): Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise award recipient, E1321 [27SE]

CAPITALIZING ON AMERICAN STORAGE POTENTIAL ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1337) (S. Rept. 115–254), S2834 [22MY]

CAPITO, SHELLEY MOORE (a Senator from West Virginia)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4376 [25JN], S4435, S4439 [26JN], S4653, S4658, S4664 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3041, S3255 [6JN], S3333, S3337, S3364 [7JN], S3604, S3605, S3712 [11JN], S3851, S3854, S3855 [12JN], S3934 [14JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5713, S5724, S5726, S5728 [20AU], S5767, S5773, S5779 [21AU], S5855 [22AU], S5900, S5902, S5903 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5425 [26JY]

FTC: prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products (S. 2842), S2776 [17MY]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S969 [14FE]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S6559 [5OC], S6937 [14NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

American Heart Month: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S5760 [21AU]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see S. 2416), S1631 [12MR]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see S. 1086), S2041 [10AP]

Ashe, Arthur: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S6059 [6SE]

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see S. 1084), S1735 [14MR]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5760 [21AU]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S2076 [11AP]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2726 [16MY]

Crime: enhance efforts to combat human trafficking in connection with catching and processing of imported seafood products (see S. 3641), S7050 [15NO]

DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (see S. 2659), S2120 [12AP]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (see S. 2838), S2678 [15MY]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (see S. 2561), S1765 [15MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR]

——— modify Household Water Well System Grant Program (see S. 2772), S2484 [26AP]

——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see S. 3140), S5832 [22AU]

——— rename as Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (see S. 2733), S2391 [24AP]

Dept. of Commerce: prevent circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duties by nonmarket economy countries (see S. 3379), S5931 [23AU]

——— study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S2643 [14MY]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1687 [13MR]

Dept. of Education: allow the awarding of job training Federal Pell Grants (see S. 206), S6439 [2OC]

——— provide for preparation of career and technical education teachers (see S. 2737), S2391 [24AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S6059 [6SE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see S. 2524), S1791 [19MR]

——— award grants to train health care professionals to treat opioid addiction and other substance use disorders using technology-enabled models (see S. 2606), S1947 [22MR]

——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see S. 2516), S1452 [7MR]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (see S. 2589), S1947 [22MR]

——— provide grants to State alcohol and drug agencies to use recovery coaches in hospital emergency rooms (see S. 2609), S1947 [22MR]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see S. 3602), S6816 [11OC]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S4966 [16JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see S. 3405), S6771 [10OC]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4952 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see S. 2763), S2484 [26AP]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6926 [13NO]

Dept. of Transportation: require that broadband conduits be installed as a part of certain highway construction projects (see S. 2381), S908 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve benefits and services for women veterans (see S. 681), S110 [9JA]

——— protect veterans from predatory home lending (see S. 2304), S168 [11JA]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (see S. 2646), S2075 [11AP]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S7191 [28NO]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7432 [11DE]

Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S2263 [18AP]

——— establish a grant program to address impact of substance use-related trauma on children and youth in public schools (see S. 2754), S2440 [25AP]

——— require awareness campaign regarding risk of abuse of prescription opioids if such drugs are not taken as prescribed to include information about dispensing options (see S. 2697), S2261 [18AP]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S7133 [27NO]

Employment: establish an innovative water infrastructure workforce development program (see S. 2346), S520 [25JA]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (see S. 2461), S2343 [23AP]

——— make changes relative to water quality certification (see S. 3303), S5517 [31JY]

——— provide grants for construction, refurbishing, and servicing of individual household decentralized wastewater systems to individuals with low or moderate income (see S. 2771), S2484 [26AP]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S705 [7FE]

——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S1947 [22MR]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (see S. 1522), S5004 [17JY]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S2992 [5JN]

——— reform apportionments to general aviation airports under the airport improvement program, improve project delivery at certain airports, and designate certain airports as disaster relief airports (see S. 1320), S3983 [18JN]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S6496 [3OC]

FCC: establish national standard to determine comparability of mobile and broadband services provided in rural versus urban areas (see S. 2418), S907 [13FE]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see S. 1682), S5932 [23AU]

——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see S. 3655), S7134 [27NO]

FDA: require risk evaluation and mitigation strategy communication plans provide information on State and Federal regulation of controlled substances including the option to partially fill a prescription (see S. 2608), S1947 [22MR]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 3628), S7050 [15NO]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1631 [12MR]

Fish and fishing: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (see S. 1520), S4282 [20JN]

——— phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 2773), S2484 [26AP]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 436), S1735 [14MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2486 [26AP]

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: amend (see S. 3388), S5955 [27AU]

High Performance Building Week: designate (see S. Res. 548), S3952 [14JN]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4736 [28JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S908 [13FE]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S5584 [1AU]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S969 [14FE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see S. 896), S2440 [25AP]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families (see S. 2899), S2835 [22MY]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see S. 497), S2012 [9AP]

——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see S. 2121), S441 [22JA]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S7242 [29NO]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance (see S. Res. 669), S6542 [4OC]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 612), S5933 [23AU]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 680), S6816 [11OC]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 513), S2725 [16MY]

National GIS Day: designate (see S. Res. 701), S7052 [15NO]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 394), S651 [6FE]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see S. 2509), S1452 [7MR]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S4876 [10JY]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 645), S6277 [24SE]

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see S. Res. 418), S1287 [28FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Trauma Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 346), S2596 [9MY]

National Trauma-Informed Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 346), S2596 [9MY]

National Wear Red Day: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S6771 [10OC]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Public lands: modify procedures for issuing special recreation permits for certain public land units (see S. 3550), S6541 [4OC]

Read Across America Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S1316 [1MR]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S2262 [18AP]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

SBA: improve number of small business investment companies in underlicensed States (see S. 1995), S3983 [18JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7432 [11DE]

Social Security: provide States with option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see S. 428), S2517 [7MY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7432 [11DE]

Taxation: exclude certain post graduation scholarship grants from gross income in the same manner as qualified scholarships to promote economic growth (see S. 3697), S7242 [29NO]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S6964 [14NO]

Technology: improve coordination and use of geospatial data (see S. 2128), S2121 [12AP]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5760 [21AU]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S2595 [9MY] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S5424 [26JY]

University of Charleston: tribute to men’s soccer team (see S. Res. 380), S468 [23JA]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7432 [11DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S1453 [7MR]

YWCA: anniversary (see S. Res. 713), S7256 [3DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S703 [7FE]

Dept. of HHS: provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see S. 2610), S1947 [22MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see S. 3109), S4343 [21JN]

EPA: clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see S. 3009), S3035 [6JN]

FTC: prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products (see S. 2842), S2678 [15MY]

Johnson, Katherine: redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor (see S. 3389), S5954 [27AU]

Medicare: provide coverage of FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests (see S. 2523), S1578 [8MR] (see S. 2928), S2877 [23MY]

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S1316 [1MR]

New River Gorge National River: redesignate as New River Gorge National Park (see S. 3534), S6413 [1OC]

NIST: facilitate adoption of composite technology in infrastructure (see S. 3765), S7790 [18DE]

Taxation: allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see S. 2677), S2141 [16AP]

Cloture motions

Albright, Alan D.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Ashe, Barry W.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S438 [22JA], S460 [23JA]

Baker, R. Stan: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Baxter, Susan Paradise: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2565 [9MY]

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2138 [16AP], S2241 [18AP]

Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]

Carson, Joel M., III: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2607 [10MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5755 [21AU], S5875 [23AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]

Goodwin, Charles B.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351, S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]

Horan, Marilyn J.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Jung, William F.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]

Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S7341 [6DE], S7379 [10DE]

Nalbandian, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2611 [10MY]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S438 [22JA], S447 [23JA]

Rettig, Charles P.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S6051 [6SE], S6132 [12SE]

Roisman, Elad L.: nomination to the SEC, S6005 [28AU], S6021 [4SE]

Summerhays, Robert R.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Sweeney, James R., II: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146, S1147, S1148 [15FE]

Vought, Russell: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S1149 [15FE], S1233 [27FE]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S2084 [12AP]

Williams, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S6559 [5OC], S6937 [14NO]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5337 [25JY]

DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals, S6472 [3OC]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders, S6471 [3OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5876 [23AU]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records, S6472 [3OC]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers, S6471 [3OC]

——— improve State response to opioid abuse crisis by prioritizing State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants to States with high overdose mortality rates and lack of access to treatment, S6471 [3OC]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities, S6472 [3OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (H.R. 2142), S148 [11JA]

——— making appropriations, S7393 [11DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5337 [25JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5876 [23AU]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs, S6471 [3OC]

Diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S5877 [23AU]

Drugs: address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, S7393 [11DE]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S147 [11JA]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6471 [3OC]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1414 [7MR]

FTC: prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products, S6471 [3OC]

Immigration: secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, S7393 [11DE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4891 [11JY]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families, S6472 [3OC]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2406 [25AP]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, S6471 [3OC]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S678 [7FE], S4468 [27JN]

Taxation: provide for deferral of inclusion in gross income for capital gains reinvested in opportunity zones, S678 [7FE]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S2061 [11AP]

Reports filed

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]

Tributes

Frye, Dennis E., S4277 [20JN], S4469 [27JN]

Getty, William P., S2989• [5JN]

Gilmer, Paul J., Jr., S5690 [16AU]

Goode, Timothy J., S6960 [14NO]

Pugh, Emmett, III, S3289 [7JN]

Sherman, Roger L., S4909 [11JY]

CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Amendments

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S700, S709, S717, S724, S791 [7FE], S841, S842, S843 [8FE], H834 [6FE], H1002, H1072 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H830 [6FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H1000 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S851, S852 [9FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, S4248 [19JN], H4246 [21MY]

Bills and resolutions

Bush, George: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 56), S7256 [3DE]

——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of remains (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7256 [3DE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE] (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Emancipation Hall: authorize use for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 103), H783 [5FE]

——— authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (see H. Con. Res. 102), H783 [5FE]

——— authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 112), H1501 [8MR]

——— authorize use for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1244 [27FE] (see H. Con. Res. 106), H1217 [16FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 727), H901 [6FE] (see H. Res. 734), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 104), H902 [6FE]

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 726), H902 [6FE]

Graham, Billy: authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1226 [23FE]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorize use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1501 [8MR]

House of Representatives: enter into contracts with nationally- or regionally-known franchises for provision of food services in the cafeteria of the Longworth House Office Building in a food court setting (see H. Res. 767), H1476 [7MR]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: amend removal and transfer procedures for the inspectors general of the Library of Congress, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, and GPO (see S. 3748), S7509 [12DE]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3071), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5894), H4283 [21MY]

‘‘Lincoln Room’’: designate room H-226 (see H. Res. 1063), H8726 [13SE]

McCain, John: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5954 [27AU]

——— establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of remains (see S. Con. Res. 44), S5954 [27AU]

Members of Congress: install a commemorative plaque next to each office previously used by a Member of Congress who became President of the U.S. (see H.R. 7280), H10169 [12DE]

——— prohibit operation of an exercise facility or dining room for Members of Congress during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 7398), H10593 [22DE]

——— terminate certain lifetime benefits provided to former Members of Congress (see H.R. 4981), H1074 [8FE]

National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1652 [15MR]

National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1652 [15MR]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 696), S7051 [15NO]

Stenger, Michael C.: election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (see S. Res. 465), S2141 [16AP]

——— notify the House of Representatives of election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (see S. Res. 467), S2141 [16AP]

——— notify the President of election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (see S. Res. 466), S2141 [16AP]

‘‘U.S. Capitol Grounds—Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead’s Design for Democracy’’: authorize printing as a House document (see H. Con. Res. 118), H3575 [25AP]

Cloture motions

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Motions

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S699, S700 [7FE], H834 [6FE], H1066 [8FE]

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (H. Res. 726), H795 [6FE]

Proposals

Condemn Representative Gosar for actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives, H764 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Bush, George: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 56), H9760 [3DE]

——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of remains (S. Con. Res. 55), H9760 [3DE]

Capitol Police: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7106 [24JY]

Capitol Visitor Center: anniversary, E258 [5MR]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (H.R. 4856), H1688 [19MR]

Cox, Bob: U.S. Capitol Police Life Saving Award recipient, E884 [21JN]

Emancipation Hall: authorize use for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 103), H1147 [14FE]

——— authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (H. Con. Res. 102), H815 [6FE]

——— authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 112), H3866 [9MY]

——— authorize use for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (H. Con. Res. 106), H1290 [27FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H821–H830 [6FE], E152 [7FE], E164 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H996–H1002 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), H896 [6FE], H1072 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H792, H834–H896 [6FE], H978, H981, H1002–H1071 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], E177 [13FE], E208 [23FE]

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (H. Res. 726), H794 [6FE]

Graham, Billy: authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol, H1322, H1328 [27FE]

——— authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 107), H1224 [23FE], H1269, H1270 [27FE], E212 [23FE]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorize use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 113), H4319, H4320 [22MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]

——— prohibit funding to purchase plastic drinking straws, H4972 [7JN]

‘‘Lincoln Room’’: designate room H-226 (H. Res. 1063), H10514 [21DE]

National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 115), H3381 [17AP]

National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 115), H3381 [17AP]

‘‘U.S. Capitol Grounds—Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead’s Design for Democracy’’: authorize printing as a House document (H. Con. Res. 118), H3688 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Bush, George: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 56), S7251 [3DE]

——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of remains (S. Con. Res. 55), S7251 [3DE]

Capitol Police: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S2533 [8MY], S5227, S5228 [24JY], S5352 [25JY]

Emancipation Hall: authorize use for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 103), S1222 [26FE]

——— authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (H. Con. Res. 102), S843, S844 [8FE]

——— authorize use for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 112), S2733 [16MY]

——— authorize use for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (H. Con. Res. 106), S1291 [28FE]

——— authorize use for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (S. Con. Res. 35), S1254 [27FE]

——— lei draping ceremony for King Kamehameha, S3758 [12JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S1731, S1732 [14MR]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S852 [9FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S618, S622 [6FE], S671, S672, S680, S683–S688, S699 [7FE], S793–S797, S799, S804–S810, S812–S838 [8FE], S847–S850 [9FE], S887 [12FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), unanimous-consent agreement, S849 [9FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), unanimous-consent request, S816, S817, S827, S828, S829, S831, S833, S834 [8FE]

Florida: decision to place statue of Mary McLeod Bethune in the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall, S1685 [13MR]

Graham, Billy: authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 107), S1222 [26FE]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorize use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 113), S2997 [5JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: amend removal and transfer procedures for the inspectors general of the Library of Congress, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, and GPO (S. 3748), S7521 [12DE]

——— making appropriations, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116–S6118, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

McCain, John: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 43), S5956 [27AU]

——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of remains (S. Con. Res. 44), S5957 [27AU]

National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 115), S2330 [19AP]

National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 115), S2330 [19AP]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 696), S7062 [15NO]

Staff: tribute, S7323 [6DE]

Stenger, Michael C.: election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (S. Res. 465), S2188 [16AP]

——— notify the House of Representatives of election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (S. Res. 467), S2188 [16AP]

——— notify the President of election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (S. Res. 466), S2188 [16AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5894) (H. Rept. 115–696), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3071) (S. Rept. 115–274), S3951 [14JN]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 115–701), H4582 [22MY]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 102, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass, H815 [6FE]

H. Con. Res. 103, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust, H1147 [14FE]

H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), H1290 [27FE]

H. Con. Res. 107, authorize Billy Graham to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol, H1224 [23FE]

H. Con. Res. 112, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I, H3866 [9MY]

H. Con. Res. 113, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H4319 [22MY]

H. Con. Res. 115, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, H3381 [17AP]

H. Con. Res. 118, ‘‘U.S. Capitol Grounds—Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead’s Design for Democracy’’ printing as a House document, H3688 [26AP]

H. Res. 726, condemn action of Representative Gosar that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives, H795 [6FE]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

S. 3748, Improving the Inspector General Process for Legislative Branch Instrumentalities Act, S7510, S7521 [12DE]

S. Con. Res. 35, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), S1253 [27FE]

S. Con. Res. 43, authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services for John McCain, S5956 [27AU], H7773 [28AU]

S. Con. Res. 44, use of Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of John McCain, S5956 [27AU], H7774 [28AU]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

S. Con. Res. 55, use of Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of George Bush, S7257 [3DE], H9760 [3DE]

S. Con. Res. 56, Architect of the Capitol authorization to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services for George Bush, S7257 [3DE], H9760 [3DE]

S. Res. 465, election of Michael C. Stenger as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 466, notify the President of election of Michael C. Stenger as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 467, notify the House of Representatives of election of Michael C. Stenger as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 696, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S7058 [15NO]

CAPITOL PAGES see Congress

CAPITOL POLICE see Congress

CAPPA, JEFF

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1527 [15NO]

CAPPING PRESCRIPTION COSTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3194), S4916 [11JY] (see H.R. 6340), H6111 [11JY]

CAPRIO, AMY S.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2886 [23MY]

CAPTIVE INSURERS CLARIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7133), H9525 [14NO]

CAPTIVE WILDLIFE SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 2990), S2991 [5JN]

CAPUANO, MICHAEL E. (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H583 [19JA]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3060 [5AP]

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 143), H9743 [29NO]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8886 [25SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 1155), H9568 [16NO]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H3211 [12AP]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3064 [9AP]

Cameroon: condemn arrest and actions against Patrice Nganang for criticizing restriction of Internet access and news media in English-speaking regions and urge respect for human rights of all citizens (see H. Res. 718), H9432 [12OC]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Children and youth: establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 2952), H1336 [27FE]

Civil liberties: ensure due process protections of individuals against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic (see H.R. 4680), H3979 [15MY]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H1076 [8FE]

——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7748 [7AU]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform investigations of claims of violations of rights and protections by employees, update sexual harassment prevention and response training, and institute discrimination surveys (see H.R. 4396), H733 [30JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H1268 [26FE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1374), H4285 [21MY]

Crime: prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see H.R. 6358), H6465 [17JY]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1442 [6MR]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H7156 [24JY]

Darwin Day: designate (see H. Res. 699), H678 [29JA]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: better assist producers who are voluntarily making the transition to organic production systems (see H.R. 3637), H1374 [5MR]

——— calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits using the cost of Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion low-cost food plans (see H.R. 5849), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H4243 [18MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H9425 [9OC]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H584 [19JA]

——— eliminate tuition at public colleges and universities, reduce interest rates and allow for refinancing of student loans, expand work study program, and simplify student aid application process (see H.R. 1880), H3887 [9MY]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H6175 [12JY]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process (see H.R. 2015), H5225 [15JN]

——— support early childhood educators and elementary and secondary school teachers through increased training, loan forgiveness, teaching certification assistance, and tax credits (see H.R. 4914), H7156 [24JY]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see H.R. 6184), H5991 [6JY]

Dept. of HHS: clarify intent, enhance integrity, and protect and expand 340B discount drug program to meet the needs of the opioid drug crisis (see H.R. 6071), H6175 [12JY]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H3707 [26AP]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H3783 [7MY]

——— provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see H.R. 3602), H7688 [25JY]

——— reauthorize Child Advocate Program (see H.R. 6223), H5817 [27JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for certain immigrants allowed into the U.S. for humanitarian reasons (see H.R. 4384), H3750 [3MY]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H3096 [10AP]

——— use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H7921 [6SE]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H3931 [10MY]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see H.R. 4963), H1653 [15MR]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H975 [7FE]

——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H975 [7FE]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H5225 [15JN]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H7728 [26JY]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H5094 [12JN]

Dept. of Labor: provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

——— provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H1653 [15MR]

——— provide reasonable break time at the workplace for nursing mothers (see H.R. 3255), H3096 [10AP]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals from entering the U.S. (see H.R. 2491), H3979 [15MY]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H9153 [27SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5987 [3JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8732 [17SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see H.R. 4774), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: conduct study to identify disparities between communities in auto insurance costs and payout amounts based on predominant racial makeup of such communities (see H.R. 4885), H733 [30JA]

——— establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H903 [6FE]

——— pay rewards to help identify and recover stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and proceeds of such corruption hidden behind complex financial structures in the U.S. and abroad (see H.R. 5101), H1332 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out a pilot program to improve transportation planning (see H.R. 4241), H1477 [7MR]

——— develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H5649 [25JN]

——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (see H.R. 4766), H168 [11JA]

——— make grants to assist units of local government in developing and implementing Vision Zero plans, to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries (see H.R. 1266), H784 [5FE]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

——— provide grants to retrain transportation workers (see H.R. 6200), H5580 [22JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H1336 [27FE]

——— codify authority to assign a disability rating of total to a veteran by reason of unemployability (see H.R. 4369), H3050 [26MR]

——— conduct review of deaths of certain veterans who committed suicide (see H.R. 2652), H3055 [2AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1336 [27FE]

——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see H.R. 2452), H1442 [6MR]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H3397 [17AP]

——— prohibit from requiring a surviving spouse to return certain payments for a month in which the veteran dies (see H.R. 5301), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H3096 [10AP]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5094 [12JN]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H7751 [10AU]

Disasters: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H7743 [3AU]

Drugs: limit application of Federal laws to distribution and consumption of marijuana (see H.R. 1227), H19 [8JA]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5649 [25JN]

——— urge action to increase equity within the legal cannabis marketplace (see H. Res. 943), H5200 [14JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 31), H6651 [23JY]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H3316 [13AP]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (see H.R. 6644), H7743 [3AU]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

FAA: enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see H.R. 3938), H1336 [27FE]

——— reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H4777 [5JN]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H4694 [23MY]

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H6650 [23JY]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see H.R. 4077), H7688 [25JY]

Federal agencies and departments: secure access to scientific literature and subscription services by requiring agencies and legislative branch research arms to recommend ways to increase agency library access to serials (see H.R. 6501), H7685 [25JY]

Federal employees: allow injured Federal law enforcement officers to continue to serve their agencies (see H.R. 4804), H403 [16JA]

——— improve specialized training requirement for Federal personnel who have substantive contact with unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6222), H5817 [27JN]

——— prevent conflicts of interest by prohibiting bonuses from former private employers, increasing lobbying prohibitions, and addressing associations between financial regulators and former clients or employers (see H.R. 859), H3783 [7MY]

——— provide a corporate responsibility investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 6452), H6588 [19JY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H1179 [14FE]

FEMA: eliminate cost-sharing requirement for Puerto Rico for certain hurricane recovery assistance (see H.R. 4277), H1544 [13MR]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1221 [20FE]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7782 [31AU]

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 1612), H4981 [7JN]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H3343 [16AP]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1267 [26FE]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 6649), H7782 [31AU]

——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see H.R. 2670), H1373 [5MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

——— require firearm assembly kits to be considered as firearms (see H.R. 1278), H7743 [3AU]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7157 [24JY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2566), H1267 [26FE]

——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H9425 [9OC]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H6650 [23JY]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3978 [15MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H6650 [23JY]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]

——— express that the ‘‘Brooke Rule’’ is essential to ensuring affordable rent levels for families receiving Federal rental assistance (see H. Res. 886), H4733 [25MY]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5286 [19JN]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 392), H1127 [13FE]

——— limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see H.R. 1815), H629 [25JA]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H1336 [27FE]

IRS: establish a free, online tax preparation and filing service and programs that allow taxpayers to access third-party provided tax return information (see H.R. 3511), H3979 [15MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3783 [7MY]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3835 [8MY]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H1610 [14MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3708 [26AP]

——— prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1078), H8884 [25SE]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 6060), H6042 [10JY]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7943 [7SE]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H5094 [12JN]

——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H7743 [3AU]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H4777 [5JN]

——— provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (see H.R. 5160), H5817 [27JN]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 807), H629 [25JA]

Members of Congress: ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see H.R. 6260), H5973 [28JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5286 [19JN]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

Native Americans: reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation (see H.R. 5244), H1507 [9MR]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H8728 [13SE]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit the conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress (see H.R. 669), H3443 [18AP]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see H.R. 5902), H4284 [21MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3148 [11AP]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H7688 [25JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (see H.R. 3273), H5286 [19JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7759 [21AU]

Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2035 (see H.R. 3671), H733 [30JA]

——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (see H.R. 3314), H3783 [7MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7772 [24AU]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H3750 [3MY]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Puerto Rico: provide for small businesses (see H.R. 2488), H1609 [14MR]

Rail Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 1081), H8884 [25SE]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 233), H1213 [15FE]

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons (see H. Res. 395), H5286 [19JN]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H3979 [15MY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H7156 [24JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

——— prohibit stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals (see H.R. 2401), H3835 [8MY]

SEC: issue regulations to require public corporations to disclose political expenditures (see H.R. 5670), H6650 [23JY]

——— require issuers to disclose in an annual report any substantial financial relationship with any manufacturer or dealer of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 5106), H1443 [6MR]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5750 [26JN]

——— enhance benefits and ensure long-term solvency (see H.R. 1114), H3835 [8MY]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

——— strengthen by reforming benefit formula and calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving long-term condition of the trust fund (see H.R. 6929), H9149 [27SE]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H6042 [10JY]

Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 1960), H6650 [23JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H5095 [12JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H902 [6FE]

——— allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (see H.R. 3988), H1374 [5MR]

——— allow graduate students to exclude tuition reductions from gross income (see H.R. 5396), H2041 [22MR]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6037), H6042 [10JY] (see H.R. 6504), H7751 [10AU]

——— enhance the child and dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 2633), H6558 [18JY]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H5094 [12JN]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 823), H5225 [15JN]

——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see H.R. 795), H3316 [13AP]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H1609 [14MR]

——— repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 5220), H3444 [18AP]

——— restore tax exemption for advance refunding bonds (see H.R. 5003), H1126 [13FE]

Thomas P. Costin, Jr., Post Office Building, Lynn, MA: designate (see H.R. 6059), H5286 [19JN]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying a unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (see H.R. 2309), H1217 [16FE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— impeachment (see H. Res. 621), H1336 [27FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7735 [31JY]

Voting: allow all eligible voters to vote by mail and establish national procedures for automatic voter registration for Federal elections (see H.R. 2669), H3783 [7MY]

——— develop best practices for States to use to protect integrity of Federal elections and make election technology improvement grants to States (see H.R. 3751), H7156 [24JY]

——— improve security of information technology used to administer voter registration procedures and Federal elections and promote accuracy and integrity of election results (see H.R. 1562), H7156 [24JY]

——— promote accuracy, integrity, and security in the administration of elections for Federal office (see H.R. 3132), H6650 [23JY]

——— require States to automatically register eligible voters (see H.R. 2876), H4694 [23MY]

——— require States to implement processes under which individuals who are 16 years old may apply to register to vote in Federal elections and make grants to increase involvement of minors in elections (see H.R. 3684), H5201 [14JN]

——— require voting systems to produce a voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, require States to audit results of elections prior to certification, and provide grants to States to improve security (see H.R. 4276), H6650 [23JY]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, provide funding to States to meet such requirements, and study use of open-source electronic voting software (see H.R. 5147), H6650 [23JY]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3239), H7156 [24JY]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H629 [25JA]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H4739 [1JN]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1729 [20MR]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1508 [9MR]

——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H1442 [6MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

FTC: establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers (see H.R. 5815), H3976 [15MY]

Immigration: temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6041 [10JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (see H. Res. 798), H2041 [22MR]

Constitutional authority statements

FTC: establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers (H.R. 5815), H3978 [15MY]

Immigration: temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (H.R. 6326), H6041 [10JY]

Motions

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), H1166 [14FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1479 [8MR]

Remarks

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5443 [21JN]

Dept. of Transportation: require the Surface Transportation Board to implement certain recommendations of the inspector general (H.R. 4921), H3068 [10AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H4342 [22MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: reform, H1479 [8MR]

Federal Railroad Administration: implement certain recommendations for management and collection of railroad safety data (H.R. 4925), H3069 [10AP]

Financial institutions: preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, H4342 [22MY]

O’Ree, Willie: recognize anniversary as first African-American to play in NHL, E63• [18JA]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), motion to recommit, H1166 [14FE]

Securities: require certain low-revenue issuers to have a policy in place to claw back executive incentive-based pay if it is materially noncompliant with financial reporting requirements, H1166 [14FE]

Votes: position on missed, E347• [20MR], E626• [10MY], E669• [17MY], E890• [21JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E1699 [20DE]

CAPUTO, ANNIE

Remarks in Senate

NRC: confirmation, S3028 [6JN]

——— nomination, S2917, S2918 [24MY]

CARABINE, CATHERINE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6929 [13NO]

CARBAJAL, SALUD O. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4674 [23MY], H4713 [24MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6456 [17JY], H6533, H6535 [18JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4985 [8JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3056 [2AP]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H6042 [10JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9432 [12OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

——— prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H9436 [16OC]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3097 [10AP]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H3046 [23MR]

CBO: require calculation of carbon score for all legislation (see H.R. 3287), H7748 [7AU]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9691 [28NO]

CERCLA: provide for use of funds in the Superfund program for their intended purposes and ensure adequate resources for cleanup of hazardous substances (see H.R. 1531), H784 [5FE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H6264 [16JY]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: require disclosure of hazing incidents (see H.R. 2926), H3452 [23AP]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 3530), H1213 [15FE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8886 [25SE]

Credit: improve consumer reporting system (see H.R. 3755), H3343 [16AP]

——— prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H9092 [26SE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1609 [14MR]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H10104 [11DE]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see H.R. 6474), H6648 [23JY]

——— expand availability of programs to veteran farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 6500), H7155 [24JY]

——— submit a report to the FDA on use of a Federal standard of identity for olive oil (see H.R. 5249), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: carry out certain activities to ensure readiness relative to joint electromagnetic spectrum operations (see H.R. 5522), H3342 [16AP]

——— develop a strategy to recruit and retain mental health providers and direct military departments to develop medication monitoring programs (see H.R. 6712), H7870 [5SE]

——— increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

——— intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (see H. Res. 129), H738 [2FE]

——— prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see H.R. 6840), H9439 [19OC]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H3507 [24AP]

——— allow students convicted of marijuana possession to retain financial aid eligibility if they complete a drug rehabilitation program and pass two unannounced drug tests (see H.R. 3252), H3743 [27AP]

——— establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 2234), H3835 [8MY]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H9467 [6NO]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H9460 [30OC]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see H.R. 3709), H1336 [27FE]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 2151), H3835 [8MY]

——— require that certain Federal education funds be used for the improvement of security at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5307), H3979 [15MY]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process (see H.R. 2015), H6112 [11JY]

Dept. of Energy: reauthorize Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 3681), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of HHS: enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]

——— establish a grant program to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in primary care offices (see H.R. 7116), H10338 [19DE]

——— establish grant program to provide supportive services in permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and families (see H.R. 161), H3978 [15MY]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H1609 [14MR]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H9431 [12OC]

——— provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening (see H.R. 6315), H6042 [10JY]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1373 [5MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H4210 [17MY]

——— meet the needs of homeless children, youth, and families, and honor assessments and priorities of local communities (see H.R. 1511), H4981 [7JN]

——— require Community Development Block Grant Program recipients to develop a strategy to support inclusive zoning policies and allow for a credit to support housing affordability (see H.R. 7050), H10104 [11DE]

Dept. of Justice: incentivize States to enact laws requiring independent investigation and prosecution for use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1870), H3397 [17AP]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H733 [30JA]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1507 [9MR]

——— require a certain percentage of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grant funds to be used for salaries and benefits of school resource officers (see H.R. 7209), H9758 [30NO]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H7824 [4SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

——— require States receiving Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funds to mandate sensitivity training for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1870), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Labor: enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector (see H.R. 3174), H1217 [16FE]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H4694 [23MY]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8172 [12SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H6589 [19JY]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H555 [18JA]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H9420 [5OC]

——— reduce number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by underride crashes and improve motor carrier and passenger motor vehicle safety (see H.R. 4622), H1342 [1MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (see H.R. 1820), H3783 [7MY]

——— carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H133 [10JA]

——— conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3936 [11MY]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 154), H4730 [24MY]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5507 [21JN]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H8742 [24SE]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H3342 [16AP]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]

Drugs: decriminalize marijuana at the Federal level and leave States the power to regulate marijuana similar to the power to regulate alcohol (see H.R. 1841), H3743 [27AP]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (see H.R. 4779), H3576 [25AP]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H8886 [25SE]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1516), H9425 [9OC]

——— allow workers to make requests about schedules without fear of retaliation and ensure employers consider such requests in order to provide more stable and predictable schedules for employees (see H.R. 2942), H1477 [7MR]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1333 [27FE]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Eximbank: revise statutory quorum requirement for Board of Directors (see H.R. 4007), H625 [22JA]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6264 [16JY]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5153 [13JN]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5389), H2040 [22MR]

Federal firefighters: provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3733), H3979 [15MY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H3979 [15MY]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H1267 [26FE]

——— exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H1609 [14MR]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1214 [15FE]

——— increase punishment for straw purchasing (see H.R. 5134), H1340 [1MR]

——— prohibit sale, acquisition, distribution, or import of certain firearms or ammunition parts, prohibit certain marketing or advertising of such parts, and require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 7115), H9462 [2NO]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7825 [4SE]

GAO: provide for a joint session of Congress to receive a presentation on the audited financial statement of the Executive branch (see H. Con. Res. 8), H3317 [13AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3316 [13AP]

Health: encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and child-care professionals to prevent sunburns in minors and support efforts to curb incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin-protection (see H. Res. 282), H1699 [19MR]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H4739 [1JN]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1544 [13MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7732 [27JY]

——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H7728 [26JY]

House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]

——— prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H8739 [20SE]

Immigration: eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H1268 [26FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5287 [19JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H5286 [19JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H478 [17JA]

Insurance: improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H7728 [26JY]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 237), H4981 [7JN]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4777 [5JN]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.J. Res. 145), H10338 [19DE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3707 [26AP]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Korea, Republic of: support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, recognize games’ contribution to peace, and wish success in preparation for, and hosting of, Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 716), H738 [2FE]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H8172 [12SE]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H8172 [12SE]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9763 [3DE]

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H4139 [16MY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9439 [19OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H7825 [4SE]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 6060), H10512 [20DE]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: provide a standard definition of therapeutic family care services (see H.R. 2290), H4777 [5JN]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7943 [7SE]

Medicare: align physician supervision requirements for radiology services provided by advanced level radiographers with State requirements (see H.R. 1904), H7754 [14AU]

——— coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H5581 [22JN]

——— cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 3032), H1227 [23FE]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1825), H3978 [15MY]

——— ensure providers of services receive adequate payments for acquisition of hematopoietic stem cells (see H.R. 4215), H903 [6FE]

——— expand and revise classification of and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 750), H4777 [5JN]

——— make changes to documentation of eligibility for home health services (see H.R. 2663), H1609 [14MR]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 242), H9431 [12OC]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H1373 [5MR]

Members of Congress: ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see H.R. 6260), H5973 [28JN]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 547), H132 [10JA]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H8172 [12SE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H6042 [10JY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H4981 [7JN]

NOAA: develop information platform to integrate coastal data, decision-support tools, training, and best practices, and coordinate collection of geospatial data to inform and improve management of coastal region (see H.R. 4062), H170 [11JA]

——— preserve U.S. fishing heritage through a national program dedicated to training and assisting the next generation of commercial fishermen (see H.R. 2079), H3707 [26AP]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7722 [26JY]

OSHA: authorize the Voluntary Protection Programs (see H.R. 1444), H4981 [7JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7825 [4SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7157 [24JY]

——— replace motor vehicle fleet with modern, efficient vehicles (see H.R. 6991), H9405 [28SE]

Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2035 (see H.R. 3671), H4139 [16MY]

Public lands: designate certain lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors (see H.R. 2135), H3096 [10AP]

——— protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H7921 [6SE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2911), H1221 [20FE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H7824 [4SE]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]

Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 1960), H7772 [24AU]

Taxation: allow a deduction for health insurance costs of eligible retirees (see H.R. 6936), H9150 [27SE]

——— allow deductions and credits relating to expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with State law (see H.R. 1810), H5977 [28JN]

——— allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer (see H.R. 6671), H7754 [14AU]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7743 [3AU]

——— make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 110), H4730 [24MY]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H1507 [9MR]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H4777 [5JN]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.R. 6900), H9088 [26SE]

Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4040), H10512 [20DE]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying a unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (see H.R. 2309), H1267 [26FE]

——— ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see H.R. 2514), H5153 [13JN]

——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H4739 [1JN]

——— require airports to submit security plans that include training programs for active threats, crowd management, mass evacuations, and restarting operations (see H.R. 4737), H4777 [5JN]

Veterans: increase amounts payable for dependency and indemnity compensation and modify requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at the time of death (see H.R. 4106), H9425 [9OC]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7743 [3AU]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— require States to ensure individuals who provide identifying information to motor vehicle authorities are automatically registered to vote in Federal elections unless eligibility requirements are not met (see H.R. 2840), H7732 [27JY]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see H.R. 5697), H10587 [21DE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1653 [15MR]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9443 [23OC]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H8886 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Conran, Philip J.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4920), H737 [2FE]

EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see H.R. 5596), H3505 [24AP]

——— reinstate information about climate change that was removed from, or redacted on, the Agency’s website (see H.R. 5552), H3440 [18AP]

SEC: issue regulations to require public corporations to disclose political expenditures (see H.R. 5670), H3746 [1MY]

Taxation: provide for energy opportunity zones (see H.R. 5441), H3063 [9AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Conran, Philip J.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 4920), H737 [2FE]

EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (H.R. 5596), H3506 [24AP]

——— reinstate information about climate change that was removed from, or redacted on, the Agency’s website (H.R. 5552), H3442 [18AP]

SEC: issue regulations to require public corporations to disclose political expenditures (H.R. 5670), H3746 [1MY]

Taxation: provide for energy opportunity zones (H.R. 5441), H3064 [9AP]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H5782 [27JN]

Remarks

Alzina, Amy: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E453• [12AP]

American Grown Flower Month: observance, H5510 [22JN]

Armed Forces: expand preventive health care services under the TRICARE program to include cost sharing for contraception, H5783 [27JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3230 [13AP]

California: tribute to firefighters, H1382 [6MR]

Cantrell, Deanna: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444• [12AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4677 [23MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, H5783 [27JN]

——— provide access to training manuals, emergency guidance, and other training publications on mobile telephone applications, H4677 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6456, H6457 [17JY], H6533, H6534, H6535, H6536 [18JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Veterans Transportation Program funding, H4986 [8JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4986 [8JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4986 [8JN]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6533, H6534, H6535, H6536 [18JY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (H.R. 2598), H1200 [15FE], H1622 [15MR]

——— gun control, H1200 [15FE]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6060 [11JY]

——— stock assessments funding, H6060 [11JY]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels management activities funding through reductions in forest products funding, H6456, H6457 [17JY]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1358 [5MR]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H6101 [11JY]

IRS: issue guidance to more clearly define political activity for 501(c)(4) organizations, H6533, H6534 [18JY]

Jorgeson, Becky: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E447• [12AP]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H1358 [5MR]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1200 [15FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: anniversary, H1758 [22MR]

Pipeline Safety Act: implementation, H4234 [18MY]

San Luis Obispo County, CA: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant closure, H1358 [5MR]

——— implement renewable energy incentives to offset loss of jobs and revenue resulting from closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, H1359 [5MR]

——— tribute to Children and Families Commission First 5 San Luis Obispo County Children’s Bill of Rights, H1758 [22MR]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Refugio/Plains pipeline oil spill, H4234 [18MY]

SEC: require disclosure of corporate political spending, H6535, H6536 [18JY]

Soto, Gloria: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E449• [12AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3230 [13AP]

Votes: position on missed, E40•, E41• [12JA], E489• [17AP], E816• [8JN], E916• [26JN]

Ward, Beth Farnsworth: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E451• [12AP]

Willingham, Deepa: U.N. Association, Santa Barbara, CA, Peace Prize recipient, E1301• [25SE]

Tributes

Dean, Charity, E1533• [16NO]

Ewanick, Peter, E16• [9JA]

Gaines, Robert C., E831• [13JN]

Schmidhauser, John R., E466• [16AP]

CARBO, BRIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E989 [10JY]

CARBON COUNTY, MT

Remarks in House

East Rosebud Creek: designate segments for inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 4645), H6337, H6338 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

East Rosebud Creek: designate segments for inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 4645), S5390 [25JY]

Reports filed

East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4645) (H. Rept. 115–666), H3884 [9MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4645, East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, H6337 [17JY]

CARBON COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E297, E298 [13MR]

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor: anniversary, E768, E769 [5JN]

CARBON UTILIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2997), S2991 [5JN]

CARDENAS, AVRYON

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E641 [15MY]

CARDENAS, JANET

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1384 [9OC]

CÁRDENAS, TONY (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4674 [23MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3653, H3668 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3653, H3668 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H1501 [8MR]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see H. Res. 766), H4850 [6JN]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7735 [31JY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H1507 [9MR]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H1507 [9MR]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H625 [22JA]

——— render certain military spouses eligible for adjustment of status (see H.R. 5593), H3707 [26AP]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9744 [29NO]

——— expand the National Violent Death Reporting System and improve incidence of data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 2895), H5991 [6JY]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H9092 [26SE]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1372 [5MR]

Crime: authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age (see H.R. 6011), H4776 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H5154 [13JN]

——— transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5507 [21JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8727 [13SE]

——— give borrowers an option to extend the grace period prior to beginning repayment of loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 3560), H4850 [6JN]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see H.R. 6744), H7941 [7SE]

——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H5286 [19JN]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H625 [22JA]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]

——— provide for additional programs funded by grants to strengthen health care system response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 7212), H10512 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H3097 [10AP]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of Justice: develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H903 [6FE]

Dept. of Labor: provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

——— remove certain restrictions on advertising and public relations by allowing workforce development boards to use Federal resources to advertise their services (see H.R. 5880), H4242 [18MY]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H5581 [22JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 731), H677 [29JA]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program establishing a secure, patient-centered, portable medical records system, that would allow veterans to have access to their personal health information (see H.R. 3497), H678 [29JA]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H6650 [23JY]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H7743 [3AU]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 6145), H8739 [20SE]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

FDA: encourage development of priority antimicrobial products through award of a transferable exclusivity extension period (see H.R. 6294), H5975 [28JN]

FEMA: reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6588 [19JY]

Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H784 [5FE]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H3343 [16AP]

——— prohibit sale, acquisition, distribution, or import of certain firearms or ammunition parts, prohibit certain marketing or advertising of such parts, and require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 7115), H9462 [2NO]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H9821 [10DE]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1501 [8MR]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5201 [14JN]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H6042 [10JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1187), H10586 [21DE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H5153 [13JN]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H8887 [25SE]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H6650 [23JY]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H4777 [5JN]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H7943 [7SE]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H6112 [11JY]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 956), H5506 [21JN]

Medicaid: ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth (see H.R. 4998), H1125 [13FE]

——— provide a standard definition of therapeutic family care services (see H.R. 2290), H3979 [15MY]

Medicare: waive certain telehealth requirements in the case of certain treatment of an opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder (see H.R. 5603), H3505 [24AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 5997), H4775 [5JN]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 776), H5095 [12JN]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9821 [10DE]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H6559 [18JY]

Native Americans: revise the Yurok Reservation (see H.R. 3847), H1699 [19MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9444 [23OC]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1502 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H7689 [25JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7759 [21AU]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9569 [16NO]

Smart Cities Week: observance (see H. Res. 1110), H9421 [5OC]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5457), H3095 [10AP]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1205), H677 [29JA]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H678 [29JA]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H1544 [13MR] (see H.R. 5447), H3507 [24AP]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3575 [25AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

World Bonobo Day: designate (see H. Res. 738), H1178 [14FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: award grants to local educational agencies to enable high school students to take a computer coding class in place of certain other subjects in order to fulfill a graduation requirement (see H.R. 6334), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of Energy: provide for study and evaluation of net metering, which allows consumers and businesses who generate their own electricity to be compensated for energy they provide to the electric grid (see H.R. 5615), H3574 [25AP]

EPA: publish maximum contaminant level goal for drinking water and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate (see H.R. 6705), H7870 [5SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

National Youth Justice Action Month: designate (see H. Res. 1131), H9443 [23OC]

Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 789), H1698 [19MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Education: award grants to local educational agencies to enable high school students to take a computer coding class in place of certain other subjects in order to fulfill a graduation requirement (H.R. 6334), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of Energy: provide for study and evaluation of net metering, which allows consumers and businesses who generate their own electricity to be compensated for energy they provide to the electric grid (H.R. 5615), H3575 [25AP]

EPA: publish maximum contaminant level goal for drinking water and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate (H.R. 6705), H7870 [5SE]

Remarks

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4677 [23MY]

——— establish a pilot program to train Armed Forces members in mindfulness stress reduction techniques before deploying to combat zones, H4677 [23MY]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5516 [22JN]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), H819 [6FE]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5139 [13JN]

Medicaid: protect enrollment of incarcerated youth for medical assistance, H5516 [22JN]

Taxation: rates, H93 [10JA]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, H93 [10JA]

Tributes

Adrian, Lee, E976• [6JY]

Greene, Gene, E1152• [14AU]

CARDIN, BENJAMIN L. (a Senator from Maryland)

Amendments

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7519, S7523 [12DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4666 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3232, S3243, S3245, S3247, S3248, S3253 [6JN], S3341, S3343, S3355, S3362, S3378, S3379 [7JN], S3603, S3604, S3614 [11JN], S3762, S3763, S3767, S3769, S3770, S3855 [12JN], S3923 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5659 [15AU], S5697 [16AU], S5724, S5729, S5730 [20AU], S5773, S5788 [21AU], S5833, S5838, S5851 [22AU], S5900 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S7936 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5273, S5274 [24JY], S5363, S5377, S5380, S5384, S5389 [25JY], S5430, S5432 [26JY], S5460, S5462 [30JY], S5501 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1614 [8MR]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S350, S351 [19JA]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7670, S7672 [17DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1084 [14FE]

Appointments

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S1796 [19MR]

Articles and editorials

J. Alex Haller, Jr., John Hopkins Pediatric Surgeon Who Gained Fame in Separating Conjoined Twins, Dies, Jacques Kelly, Baltimore (MD) Sun, S4340• [21JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S6059 [6SE]

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S5107 [19JY]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see S. 2416), S2486 [26AP]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (see S. 2379), S2794 [21MY]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S2643 [14MY]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see S. 498), S1630 [12MR]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

——— condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military (see S. Res. 735), S7926 [19DE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S1846 [20MR]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Cambodia: support successful implementation of 1991 Paris Peace Agreement (see S. 2412), S840 [8FE]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 819), S138 [10JA]

Climate: express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S2837 [22MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see S. 1143), S6732 [9OC]

Crime: provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5107 [19JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (see S. 2978), S2924 [24MY]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S4917 [11JY]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1380 [6MR]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment (see S. 2986), S3952 [14JN]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S7256 [3DE]

——— make grants for pilot programs at institutions of higher education that support the use of open textbooks to achieve savings for students (see S. 1864), S1453 [7MR]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

——— simplify Federal student loan repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3584), S6815 [11OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish the Military Trauma Team Placement Program and Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program (see S. 1022), S3035 [6JN]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S1452 [7MR]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 693), S7432 [11DE]

——— promote child care and early learning (see S. 1806), S1579 [8MR]

——— reauthorize, improve, and make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (see S. 2437), S1164 [15FE]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S5584 [1AU]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see S. 1328), S6189 [17SE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6306 [25SE]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 3163), S4734 [28JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve benefits and services for women veterans (see S. 681), S6925 [13NO]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (see S. 2565), S1846 [20MR]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 339), S5267 [24JY]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see S. 2881), S4876 [10JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve reproductive assistance to severely wounded, ill, or injured Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses or partners and make child care program permanent (see S. 700), S4281 [20JN]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S5108 [19JY]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (see S. 1580), S4966 [16JY]

Elections: prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see S. 3279), S5423 [26JY]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see S. 3573), S6815 [11OC]

EPA: reduce human exposure to asbestos (see S. 2072), S1165 [15FE]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Executive Office of the President: reauthorize Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise (see S. 3165), S4734 [28JN]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see S. 2295), S168 [11JA]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council: establish (see S. 2340), S520 [25JA]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 1212), S4843 [9JY]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see S. 3300), S5517 [31JY]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1687 [13MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]

Foreign policy: strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (see S. 3336), S5582 [1AU]

Forest Service: provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see S. 3333), S6732 [9OC]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S6030 [4SE]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S6190 [17SE]

Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (see S. Res. 601), S5583 [1AU]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see S. 928), S6224 [18SE]

Georgia (country): recognize independence anniversary, reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, and institutional reforms (see S. Res. 527), S2924 [24MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2518 [7MY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see S. 2269), S2836 [22MY]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see S. 3505), S6965 [14NO]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S6496 [3OC]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3983 [18JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S3983 [18JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5933 [23AU]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S4875 [10JY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S6060 [6SE]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1736 [14MR]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S46 [4JA]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6771 [10OC]

——— improve organizational structure, taxpayer protections, small business and retirement plan tax administration, service to low-income taxpayers, appeals process, and information technology infrastructure (see S. 3278), S5423 [26JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see S. Res. 481), S3983 [18JN]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 2275), S23 [3JA]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 21 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see S. 3462), S6278 [24SE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S6926 [13NO]

Medicare: cover opioid treatment program services (see S. 2875), S2773 [17MY]

——— expand use of telehealth services for remote imaging for chronic eye disease (see S. 3751), S7586 [13DE]

——— expand use of telehealth services for treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders (see S. 2901), S2835 [22MY]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see S. 3160), S4734 [28JN]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see S. Res. 404), S907 [13FE]

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 670), S6732 [9OC]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3530), S6926 [13NO]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S6143 [12SE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S6305 [25SE]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 449), S1948 [22MR]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National Employee Ownership Month: designate (see S. Res. 665), S6438 [2OC]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 645), S6277 [24SE]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 462), S2120 [12AP]

National Retirement Security Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 654), S6342 [26SE]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see S. Res. 483), S2518 [7MY]

National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 498), S2485 [26AP]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6191 [17SE]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (see S. Res. 535), S3035 [6JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance (see S. Res. 557), S4513 [27JN]

——— support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE]

Nicaragua: report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S5066 [18JY]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees wishing to advocate for improved wages, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment and provide stronger remedies for interference with these rights (see S. 2143), S2517 [7MY]

NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (see S. 2740), S3294 [7JN]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (see S. Res. 224), S1846 [20MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6965 [14NO]

Public lands: designate certain lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors (see S. 936), S2643 [14MY]

——— protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP]

Russia: condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see S. Res. 571), S4875 [10JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

SBA: expand opportunities available to employee-owned business concerns through loan programs (see S. 2786), S2485 [26AP]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see S. 2324), S1287 [28FE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see S. 1364), S6038 [5SE]

Social Security: improve Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers (see S. 3494), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide States with option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see S. 428), S4875 [10JY]

Taxation: authorize designation of additional taxable vaccines (see S. 3253), S5108 [19JY]

——— eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see S. 3058), S3906 [13JN]

——— increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish an increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on a monthly basis (see S. 2018), S7927 [19DE]

——— increase retirement savings, improve access to retirement plans by small businesses, remove barriers to lifetime income retirement options, and provide relief from minimum distribution rules (see S. 3781), S7925 [19DE]

——— permit employers to make matching contributions to workers under certain retirement plans as if worker student loan payments were salary reduction contributions to the retirement plan (see S. 3771), S7790 [18DE]

——— provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see S. 1042), S6925 [13NO]

——— provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals (see S. 3636), S7050 [15NO]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S1949 [22MR]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6342 [26SE]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties (see S. Res. 562), S7243 [29NO]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S5991 [28AU]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see S. 2463), S4513 [27JN]

University of Maryland: tribute to men’s soccer team (see S. Res. 739), S7989 [20DE]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (see S. Res. 414), S1243 [27FE]

——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6191 [17SE]

Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 542), S3760 [12JN]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7089 [26NO]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 1101), S7509 [12DE]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

World Hepatitis Day: observance (see S. Res. 600), S5518 [31JY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S5584 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 567), S4735 [28JN]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see S. Res. 733), S7926 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see S. 2408), S840 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (see S. 2596), S1947 [22MR]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (see S. 2351), S549 [29JA]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (see S. 2984), S2924 [24MY]

Dept. of Justice: make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs (see S. 2855), S2724 [16MY]

Elections: require information sharing relative to ownership of election service providers (see S. 3572), S6815 [11OC]

EPA: establish pilot programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to sanitation services and drinking water (see S. 3564), S6770 [10OC]

GAO: submit a report on provision of peer support services under Medicaid (see S. 2892), S2834 [22MY]

High Performance Building Week: designate (see S. Res. 548), S3952 [14JN]

International Association of Fire Fighters: anniversary (see S. Res. 743), S8028 [22DE]

IRS: repeal authority to contract with private debt collection agencies to collect unpaid taxes (see S. 2425), S967 [14FE]

Law enforcement: encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies by providing resources for accreditation, best practices, and training and collecting data on police-community encounters (see S. 3195), S4916 [11JY]

Medicaid: provide extension of enhanced Federal medical assistance percentage for health homes for individuals with substance use disorders (see S. 3384), S5932 [23AU]

——— provide for a demonstration project to increase substance use provider treatment capacity (see S. 3383), S5932 [23AU]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see S. 3470), S6223 [18SE]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]

OAS: strengthen participation of elected national legislators in activities and reaffirm U.S. support for human rights and anti-corruption initiatives (see S. 3607), S6816 [11OC]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to Dept. of Defense contracts with certain small businesses (see S. 2893), S2835 [22MY]

Russia: ensure appropriate congressional review and continued applicability of sanctions of human rights offenders (see S. 3275), S5361 [25JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE]

SBA: increase amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies (see S. 2527), S1578 [8MR]

——— modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (see S. 3562), S6732 [9OC]

Taxation: exclude from gross income certain federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty (see S. 10), S7132 [27NO]

Tydings, Joseph D.: tribute (see S. Res. 684), S6816 [11OC]

Villamayor, Luis A. (Alex): commemorate life and call for justice and accountability for murder in Paraguay (see S. Res. 410), S1165 [15FE]

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD: designate (see S. 2725), S2321 [19AP]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

Letters

Executive orders relative to rights and protections of Federal employees: by, S5350, S5351 [25JY]

Lists

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL, shooting victims, S1298 [1MR]

Privilege of the floor

Carey, Laura, S170 [11JA]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S537 [29JA]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7233 [29NO]

American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (S. Res. 567), S4746 [28JN]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (S. Res. 575), S7493 [12DE]

——— condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S4924 [12JY]

Appropriations: making continuing, S282 [18JA], S325 [19JA], S378 [20JA], S432 [22JA]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7492 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1824 [20MR]

Baltimore, MD: tribute to roundtable discussion with local leadership relative to opioid crisis, S6166 [17SE]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1674 [13MR], S7337 [6DE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7338 [6DE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S6939 [14NO]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): release of ‘‘Putin’s Asymmetric Assault on Democracy in Russia and Europe’’ report, S154–S156 [11JA]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6710 [9OC]

Courts: decision in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) relative to constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S7890 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3939 [14JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), unanimous-consent request, S378 [20JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5879 [23AU]

——— prohibit funding for Army Futures Command establishment in Austin, TX, S5880 [23AU]

——— report on permanent stationing of Armed Forces in Poland, S3939 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (S. 2596), S1950 [22MR]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (S. 2351), S550 [29JA]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (S. 2984), S2936 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a study on the changes in prices of prescription drugs, S5879 [23AU]

——— require drug manufacturers to publicly justify unnecessary price increases (S. 1348), S5880 [23AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: grant lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specific eligibility requirements (S. 2144), S282 [18JA], S902 [13FE], S6808 [11OC]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S5099 [19JY]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7774 [18DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), S7314 [5DE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), S7020 [15NO]

Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), S7254 [3DE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S6939 [14NO]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, S231 [17JA]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S231 [17JA]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5879 [23AU]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6710 [9OC]

Diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S5879 [23AU]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6166 [17SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6459 [3OC]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1712 [14MR]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S639 [6FE]

FAA: assist aviation-impacted communities in mitigating the noise burden that they face and increase engagement and responsiveness to communities, S6538 [4OC]

——— reauthorize programs, S6538 [4OC]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2694 [16MY]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), S326 [19JA], S8009, S8011 [21DE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), unanimous-consent request, S378 [20JA]

——— support pay increase for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees, S5345 [25JY]

Financial institutions: provide relief to community banks and promote their access to capital, S1712 [14MR]

Firearms: gun control, S1296 [1MR], S1697 [14MR], S4925 [12JY]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (S. 2095), S1296 [1MR]

——— require a background check for every firearm sale (S. 2009), S1296 [1MR]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1697 [14MR]

Foreign policy: efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S3018 [6JN]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE]

Freedom of the press: importance, S5412–S5414 [26JY]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S8009 [21DE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S282 [18JA], S325 [19JA], S378 [20JA], S432 [22JA]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6538 [4OC]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S6808 [11OC]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S282 [18JA], S432 [22JA], S797 [8FE]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S901 [13FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (S. 3036), S4026 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S4025 [19JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (S. 2937), S4026 [19JN]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6744 [10OC]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6744 [10OC]

——— use of the ‘‘prudent layperson’’ standard to determine coverage of emergency medical services, S798 [8FE]

International Women’s Day: observance, S1539 [8MR]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5099 [19JY], S6514 [4OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6514 [4OC]

Kosovo: recognize independence anniversary, support European Union accession aspirations, encourage commitment to democracy, and urge support for work of war crimes court, S1312 [1MR]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S186 [16JA]

Maryland: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2887 [23MY]

Medicaid: anniversary, S5485 [31JY]

Medicare: anniversary, S5485 [31JY]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (S. 3160), S4737 [28JN]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (S. 41), S5880 [23AU]

Memorial Day: observance, S2918 [24MY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (S. Res. 404), S1291 [28FE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S7020 [15NO]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 625), S6146 [12SE]

National Police Week: observance, S2886 [23MY]

National Women’s History Month: observance, S1539 [8MR]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7774 [18DE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1296–S1298 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S5099 [19JY], S7890 [19DE]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S2054 [11AP]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2451 [26AP]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism, S2472 [26AP]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S2054 [11AP]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7492, S7494 [12DE]

SBA: increase amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies (H.R. 2333), S3027 [6JN]

——— increase amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies (S. 2527), S1580 [8MR]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), S3028 [6JN]

——— tribute to Small Business Development Centers, S1873 [21MR]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S6939 [14NO]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S901 [13FE]

Time (publication): selection of ‘‘Guardians and the War on Truth’’ as Person of the Year, S7492–S7494 [12DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Federal employees, S5345 [25JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S511 [25JA], S1821 [20MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, S5099 [19JY], S5486 [31JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S4025 [19JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, S6808 [11OC]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S1674 [13MR], S7338 [6DE]

——— Executive orders relative to rights and protections of Federal employees, S5346 [25JY]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S5039 [18JY]

Whitaker, Matthew G.: appointment as acting Attorney General, S7020 [15NO]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1674 [13MR]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 5), S1539 [8MR], S2055 [11AP]

World AIDS Day: observance, S7254 [3DE]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4025 [19JN]

World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3027 [6JN]

Texts of

S. 2351, Preserving Teacher Loan Forgiveness for Military Spouses Act, S551 [29JA]

S. 2596, FAFSA Fairness Act, S1950 [22MR]

Tributes

Berndt, Richard O., S7082• [26NO]

Browning, Grainger, Jr., S6184• [17SE]

Browning, Jo Ann, S6184• [17SE]

Bush, George, S8012 [21DE]

Caprio, Amy S., S2886 [23MY]

Chamberlayne. Edward P., S4944• [12JY]

Cochran, Senator, S1940 [22MR]

Flake, Senator, S7890 [19DE]

Haller, J. Alex, Jr., S4339• [21JN]

Irby, Anne M., S136 [10JA]

McCain, John, S5997 [28AU]

Michel, Sally J., S5879 [23AU], S5989• [28AU]

Morris, Demetrius K. (D.K.), S7580 [13DE]

Nussman, J. Michael, S1942• [22MR]

Patterson, Brent, S6910 [13NO]

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, S1941 [22MR]

Sprow, Renee, S2068 [11AP]

Tydings, Joseph D., S6752–S6754 [10OC]

CARDONE, THERESA

Remarks in House

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ: tribute to Point Pleasant Borough High School students for developing Lunch Buddy app, H5159 [14JN]

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT

Amendments

Reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5203 [23JY], H7175 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: award grants to local educational agencies to enable high school students to take a computer coding class in place of certain other subjects in order to fulfill a graduation requirement (see H.R. 6334), H6111 [11JY]

——— conduct activities that reduce out-of-pocket expenses relative to enrollment in a career and technical education course or dual or concurrent enrollment program for students in special populations (see S. 3101), S4281 [20JN]

——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle and high schools (see S. 3152), S4513 [27JN]

——— establish American Technical Training Grant Program (see H.R. 5146), H1340 [1MR]

——— improve career and technical education (see S. 3129), S4369 [25JN]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (see S. 3083), S3982 [18JN]

——— improve professional development for career and technical educators (see H.R. 5943), H4693 [23MY]

——— provide for career and technical education research and outreach (see S. 3141), S4410 [26JN]

——— provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6802), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

Reauthorize (see S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

Remarks in House

Reauthorize (H.R. 2353), H1105 [13FE], H1133 [14FE], H3966, H3967 [15MY], H4762 [5JN], H5654 [26JN], H7784 [4SE], H9527 [15NO]

——— Senate amendment, H7160, H7168, H7175–H7194 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Education: give States receiving career and technical education funds the discretion to identify and eliminate excessive occupational licenses that create employment barriers (S. 945), S5466 [31JY]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (S. 3083), S3984 [18JN]

Reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5225 [23JY], S5352 [25JY], S5395, S5396, S5404 [26JY], S5506–S5508 [31JY]

Reauthorize (S. 3217), S4963 [16JY]

Reports filed

Reauthorize: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217) (S. Rept. 115–434), S7925 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, H7175–H7190 [25JY]

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE] (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Designate (H. Res. 730), H1105 [13FE]

Observance, H788 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 416), S1253, S1254 [27FE], S6796 [11OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 416, designate, S1252 [27FE]

CAREERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2443), S1164 [15FE]

CAREY, JENNIFER NIETO

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8785 [25SE]

CAREY, KALLIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4944 [12JY]

CAREY, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E959 [3JY]

CAREY, LAURA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S170 [11JA]

CARGO TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Aviation; Merchant Marine Industry; Railroads; Shipping Industry; Transportation; Trucking Industry

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H5505 [21JN]

——— enhance rail safety and provide for safe and covered transport of materials in railroad cars (see H.R. 6497), H7155 [24JY]

——— establish a program to provide grants to carry out projects to reduce railway noise levels that adversely impact schools located in urbanized areas (see H.R. 5691), H3782 [7MY]

——— exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H4693 [23MY]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H4693 [23MY]

——— improve Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program (see S. 3587), S6815 [11OC]

——— improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports (see S. 3273), S5360 [25JY]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see S. 3352), S5692 [16AU] (see H.R. 5358), H1753 [21MR]

——— modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see H.R. 7014), H9413 [2OC]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

——— study impact of motor carrier electronic logging devices (see H.R. 6159), H5362 [20JN]

——— treat shippers of all types of fish and aquaculture equally relative to exemptions from certain hours of service requirements (see S. 2623), S1948 [22MR]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3052 [29MR]

Federal Maritime Commission: provide statutory authority for Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services and increase public awareness and understanding of ocean shipping services agreements and such Office (see H.R. 6303), H5986 [3JY]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see S. 2360), S581 [30JA]

Ships and vessels: require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (see S. 2916), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5893), H4284 [21MY]

Taxation: increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (see S. 2320), S300 [18JA]

Texas: include areas in the Central Texas Corridor as part of the Interstate Highway System (see H.R. 4823), H552 [18JA]

Cost Estimates

Air Cargo Security Improvement Act (H.R. 4176): CBO, E351 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Transportation: update hours of service regulations for truck drivers, E594 [7MY]

Ships and vessels: repeal certain restrictions on coastwise trade, H399–H401 [16JA]

——— require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (H.R. 1240), H3497 [24AP]

——— require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (H.R. 5893), H4580 [22MY], H4586 [23MY], H7147 [24JY], H7889 [6SE]

Transportation Security Administration: strengthen air cargo security (H.R. 4176), H1663–H1665 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Corps of Engineers: Boston Harbor improvement project, Plymouth Harbor dredging project, and Cape Cod bridge replacement project funding, S6748 [10OC]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry, S7374 [10DE]

Taxation: increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (S. 2320), S571 [30JA]

Reports filed

Port Operations, Research, and Technology Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3273) (S. Rept. 115–324), S5719 [20AU]

Strengthening Aviation Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4176) (H. Rept. 115–605), H1697 [19MR]

TSA Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4176, Air Cargo Security Improvement Act, H1663 [19MR]

S. 2320, Building U.S. Infrastructure and Leveraging Development (BUILD) Act, S302 [18JA]

CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 946), H5224 [15JN]

CARIBBEAN NATIONS

Amendments

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (S. Res. 224), S2078, S2079 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 946), H5224 [15JN]

Dominican Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 754), H1334 [27FE]

Immigration: prohibit use of Federal funds to implement policy changes in notices terminating temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals (see H.R. 4933), H783 [5FE]

OAS: strengthen participation of elected national legislators in activities and reaffirm U.S. support for human rights and anti-corruption initiatives (see S. 3607), S6816 [11OC]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Western Hemisphere: reaffirm importance of preserving free and fair elections and strengthening democratic institutions and reject efforts by Venezuela, Russia, and others to interfere with elections (see H. Res. 843), H3506 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1130 [14FE]

——— assessement of communism, H689 [30JA]

——— political reform, H3399 [18AP]

Dept. of State: preserve Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, H5229 [19JN]

Dominican Republic: tribute to American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic, H3764 [7MY]

FAA: require study and data collection of the air cargo traffic in the Caribbean region, H3677, H3678 [26AP]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, H29 [9JA]

Immigration: allow certain foreign nationals in the U.S. who are in temporary protected status to be adjusted to legal permanent resident status, H5374 [21JN]

——— extend temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H7 [8JA], H29 [9JA], H94 [10JA], H455 [17JA]

Latin America: ensure free, fair, and transparent elections in Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia, H419 [17JA]

News media: broadcasting of vulgarity associated with President Trump’s characterization of countries of origin of certain immigrants, H177 [16JA]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, H398 [16JA], H416, H418, H421 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

Cuba: political reform, S2338 [23AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: promote American agriculture in Cuba, S4484, S4485 [27JN]

Díaz-Canel, Miguel: selection as President by Cuba’s National Assembly, S2338 [23AP]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba, S5094 [19JY]

——— commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (S. Res. 224), S2078 [11AP]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, S174 [16JA], S218 [17JA]

Reports filed

Commemorate Anniversary of Death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas and Call for Investigation, Honor Commitment to Democratic Values, and End Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 224), S1875 [21MR]

Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537) (S. Rept. 115–350), S6924 [13NO]

Small Scale LNG Access Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1981) (S. Rept. 115–248), S2622 [10MY]

CARING FOR OUR VETERANS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 2193) (S. Rept. 115–212), S1451 [7MR]

CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT see Career and Technical Education Act

CARL VINSON (U.S.S.)

Remarks in House

Vietnam: arrival, H1346 [5MR]

CARLESSO, CESAR D.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5451 [30JY]

CARLETON, DAVID T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1558 [27NO]

CARLISLE, PA

Remarks in House

Rovegno, Rick: Carlisle, PA, Exchange Club Molly Pitcher Club Award recipient, E284 [8MR]

CARLO, POLDINE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2790 [21MY]

CARLOS, JOHN

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: anniversary of Mexico City protest, E1414 [16OC]

CARLSON, CATHLEEN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5006 [17JY]

CARLSON, DALLAS L.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S6803 [11OC]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6189 [17SE]

CARLSON, TERESA

Remarks in House

Institute for Excellence in Sales: Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E827 [12JN]

CARLUCCI, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E907 [25JN]

CARMAN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4744 [5JN]

CARMONA, RICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10098 [11DE]

CARNEGIE HERO FUND COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Corey, Zachary J.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E960 [3JY]

Falkenstein, Kristian: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, H5754 [27JN]

Hawkins, Benjamin M.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1306 [26SE]

Huff, Blake K.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1306 [26SE]

Mallon, Karen M.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E960 [3JY]

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Herzfeld, Melody: Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theater Education Award recipient, E798 [7JN]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center retirees, E184 [14FE]

CARNEGY, LEOLA AND ROGENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1475 [30OC]

CARNES, MIKE

Remarks in House

Clayton, GA: tribute to Rotary Club award recipients, E1023 [17JY]

CARNEY, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, H655 [29JA]

CARNIVAL CORP.

Remarks in House

Carnival Elation (vessel): Association for the Rescue at Sea Cruise Ship Humanitarian Assistance Award and International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea recipient, E1249 [13SE]

CARNIVAL ELATION (vessel)

Remarks in House

Association for the Rescue at Sea: Cruise Ship Humanitarian Assistance Award recipient, E1249 [13SE]

International Maritime Organization: Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea recipient, E1249 [13SE]

CARNOVALE, BRUNO

Remarks in House

Tribute, H455 [17JA]

CAROLINA, PR

Remarks in House

Hurricanes: tribute to Worcester, MA, Police Dept., members for efforts to provide disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, E100 [25JA]

CAROLINE COUNTY, VA

Remarks in House

Caroline County Fair: anniversary, E785 [6JN]

CARPENTER, ANDREW

Remarks in House

Council for Exceptional Children: ‘‘Yes I Can’’ Award recipient, E162 [8FE]

CARPENTER, BARRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6810 [11OC]

CARPENTER, CHUCK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1632 [10DE]

CARPENTER, ESTRELLA

Remarks in House

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Investigative Merit Award recipients, E966 [3JY]

CARPENTER, KEITH

Remarks in House

Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System: Certificate of Outstanding Service recipient, E473 [16AP]

CARPENTER, KERN

Remarks in House

Dade County, FL, Farm Bureau: Hall of Honor inductee, E584 [3MY], E610 [9MY]

Dade County, FL, Farm Bureau Hall of Honor: inductee, E516 [24AP]

CARPENTER, MICHAEL

Articles and editorials

Foreign Dark Money Is Threatening American Democracy, S7463 [12DE]

CARPENTER, SARAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1490 [2NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6959 [14NO]

CARPER, THOMAS R. (a Senator from Delaware)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4420 [26JN], S4754, S4755 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3228 [6JN], S3604, S3722 [11JN], S3917 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5721, S5731 [20AU], S5773, S5788 [21AU], S5851, S5861, S5862 [22AU], S5936 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S6927 [13NO], S6973 [15NO]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5280, S5298 [24JY], S5384, S5389 [25JY], S5434, S5435 [26JY], S5460 [30JY], S5502, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1497, S1498, S1501 [7MR], S1601 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4021, S4040, S4047 [19JN], S4458 [26JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1125 [14FE], S1174, S1176, S1185 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see S. 510), S6038 [5SE]

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S6190 [17SE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of the Census: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5518 [31JY]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S5362 [25JY]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 662), S6388 [28SE]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Climate: express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7243 [29NO]

Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see S. 2472), S1286 [28FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 635), S6143 [12SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see S. 1143), S6189 [17SE]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (see S. 1693), S139 [10JA]

——— expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S6190 [17SE]

——— protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see S. 322), S5583 [1AU]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see S. 1539), S1244 [27FE]

Dept. of Defense: express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria (see S. Res. 741), S8028 [22DE]

——— include gambling disorder in health assessments of Armed Forces members and implement prevention and treatment policies and programs for Armed Forces members and their dependents (see S. 2841), S2775 [17MY]

——— include gambling disorder in health assessments of Armed Forces members and related research efforts (see S. 1439), S2643 [14MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE]

Dept. of Energy: review and update a report on the energy and environmental benefits of refining used lubricating oil (see S. 1089), S7657 [17DE]

Dept. of HHS: clarify responsibilities for unaccompanied alien children relative to background checks for sponsors, monitoring care, appearance at immigration proceedings, and notifying States of placement of such children (see S. 3474), S6223 [18SE]

——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (see S. 783), S2517 [7MY]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see S. 2726), S2342 [23AP]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S4843 [9JY]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

——— establish a narcotic drug screening technology pilot program to combat illicit opioid importation (see S. 3047), S3983 [18JN]

——— establish joint task force to integrate border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering U.S. (see S. 2864), S3983 [18JN]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see S. 1328), S2969 [4JN]

Dept. of Justice: reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7790 [18DE]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S2774 [17MY]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals from entering the U.S. (see S. 1172), S3035 [6JN]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S6190 [17SE]

Dept. of the Interior: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (see S. 2720), S2321 [19AP]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see S. 910), S5455 [30JY]

Diseases and disorders: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. 2208), S1220 [26FE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3035 [6JN]

Drugs: decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S5719 [20AU]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— ensure phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons manufacturing to support next-generation technologies (see S. 2448), S1164 [15FE]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

——— report certain hiring to carry out the Safe Drinking Water Act (see S. 2869), S2725 [16MY]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S5361 [25JY]

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see S. 3381), S5932 [23AU]

——— improve efficiency and speed of intragovernmental correspondence by requiring any written documents submitted to Congress to be transmitted electronically (see S. 3027), S3293 [7JN]

——— improve efforts to identify and reduce improper payments (see S. 2948), S2923 [24MY]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (see S. 2046), S5361 [25JY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1736 [14MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see S. 793), S6388 [28SE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S6144 [12SE]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see S. 928), S6189 [17SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2625 [10MY]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

GSA: make information relative to travel by heads of Executive agencies and other senior individuals publicly available (see S. 2630), S2322 [19AP]

Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (see S. 3394), S5991 [28AU]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S2553 [8MY]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S6190 [17SE]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see S. 3033), S3293 [7JN]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 281), S5693 [16AU]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S3294 [7JN]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S7432 [11DE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 3038), S3293 [7JN]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: ensure coverage of inpatient treatment services furnished in mental institutions (see S. 2921), S2835 [22MY]

——— evaluate access to services and treatment for substance use disorders, telehealth services, and remote patient monitoring for pediatric populations (see S. 2910), S2835 [22MY]

——— improve access to care for pregnant and postpartum women receiving substance use disorder treatment in mental institutions (see S. 2922), S2835 [22MY]

——— issue guidance to States to improve care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their parents or guardians (see S. 3429), S6142 [12SE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S6926 [13NO]

Medicare: codify and permanently extend hospital wage index imputed rural floor (see S. 3599), S6816 [11OC]

——— prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see S. 413), S7926 [19DE]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see S. 2908), S2835 [22MY]

——— provide greater transparency of discounts provided by drug manufacturers by requiring Pharmacy Benefit Managers to disclose aggregate rebates and what proportion of those rebates go to beneficiaries (see S. 637), S6495 [3OC]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 479), S6304 [25SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: protect (see S. 3330), S5582 [1AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 670), S6732 [9OC]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds: extend period of availability of semipostal stamp (see S. 480), S7386 [10DE]

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day: support goals (see S. Res. 508), S2726 [16MY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia and its environs (see S. 1692), S908 [13FE]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents: establish (see S. Res. 566), S4735 [28JN]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Park and Recreation Month: designate (see S. Res. 569), S4843 [9JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

——— reform financing of Senate elections (see S. 1640), S5131 [23JY]

Political ethics: require the President and Vice President to disclose and divest potential financial conflicts of interest and require Presidential appointees to recuse themselves from such matters before their agencies (see S. 65), S5361 [25JY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6223 [18SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see S. 2321), S300 [18JA]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP]

Read Across America Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S1316 [1MR]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S4735 [28JN]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see S. 337), S5693 [16AU]

Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see S. 835), S5361 [25JY]

Taxation: make civil damages, restitution, and any other monetary award given to human trafficking survivors exempt from Federal income taxes (see S. 3504), S6732 [9OC]

——— modify definition of municipal solid waste (see S. 2371), S612 [5FE]

——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (see S. 2410), S840 [8FE]

——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see S. 1358), S2517 [7MY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S2793 [21MY]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see S. 482), S840 [8FE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 1023), S5518 [31JY]

U.S. Geological Survey: perform a nationwide survey of perfluorinated compounds (see S. 3382), S5932 [23AU]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

——— require States to automatically register eligible voters (see S. 1353), S5361 [25JY]

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S2726 [16MY]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S2725 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see S. 3338), S5582 [1AU]

——— provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid using telehealth services (see S. 2904), S2835 [22MY]

Dept. of Transportation: improve Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program (see S. 3587), S6815 [11OC]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (see S. 3146), S4512 [27JN]

EPA: establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (see S. 3779), S7925 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see S. 2374), S612 [5FE]

——— require repayment of wasteful agency spending (see S. 3398), S5991 [28AU]

National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see S. Res. 453), S2040 [10AP]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (see S. Res. 551), S4035 [19JN]

Postal Service: improve operations, service, and transparency (see S. 2629), S1948 [22MR]

Excerpts

Newspaper editorials on tenure of E. Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator, S2107 [12AP]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Memorandums

EPA Exemption of Pesticides and Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms From Certain Reporting Requirements Under CERCLA: Congressional Research Service, S1925 [22MR]

Privilege of the floor

Bayer, Skylar, S4059 [19JN]

Baysinger, Christina, S4059 [19JN]

Pilchen, Zachary, S4059 [19JN]

Wishnia, Andrew, S4059 [19JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S1924 [22MR]

——— making continuing, S382 [20JA]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1670 [13MR], S5888–S5890 [23AU], S7165 [28NO]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1671 [13MR]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7867 [19DE]

——— release of National Climate Assessment, S7166 [28NO]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S6905 [13NO], S7129 [27NO]

Comey, James B., Jr.: assessment of tenure as FBI Director, S2091 [12AP]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6714, S6716 [9OC], S6745 [10OC]

——— require report on status of returning excess non-Federal funds to non-Federal project sponsors, S4021 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), S7225, S7226, S7227 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), unanimous-consent request, S7227 [29NO]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1924 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S7129 [27NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S6905 [13NO]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S632 [6FE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5342 [25JY]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6714, S6716 [9OC], S6745 [10OC]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (S. 3146), S4516 [27JN]

Ecology and environment: efforts of fossil fuel industry representatives to influence U.S. environmental policy, S2096 [12AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1699–S1702 [14MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4021 [19JN]

EPA: address price of renewable identification number credits (RINs) paid by oil refineries to show compliance with Renewable Fuel Standard, S694 [7FE]

——— establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (S. 3779), S7927 [19DE]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA, S1924 [22MR]

——— proposed regulations allowing States more authority in creating plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants, S5888–S5890 [23AU]

——— proposed rule to revise vehicle emissions standards, S2084 [12AP]

FBI: tribute, S2091 [12AP]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), S5342 [25JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5342 [25JY]

Firearms: gun control, S1699 [14MR]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1699 [14MR]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S382 [20JA]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S694 [7FE]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S1153 [15FE]

——— potential impact of loss of legal status for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children on U.S. economic growth, S694 [7FE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4994 [17JY], S6574 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6575 [5OC]

Macron, Emmanuel: U.S. visit by French President, S2416–S2418 [25AP]

Motor vehicles: reform corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S2611 [10MY]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S2847–S2850 [23MY]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (S. Res. 551), S4271 [20JN]

Postal Service: prohibit privatization, S5342 [25JY]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S2084, S2088–S2090, S2097, S2106 [12AP]

Ryder, John L.: nomination to the TVA Board of Directors, S6959 [14NO]

Senate: importance of bipartisanship, S382 [20JA]

Servicemen’s Readjustment Act: anniversary, S4270 [20JN]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S6905 [13NO]

Supreme Court: nominee selection process, S6574 [5OC]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1153 [15FE]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4994 [17JY]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4994 [17JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), S7913, S7914 [19DE]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S2084, S2088–S2090, S2096, S2106 [12AP]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1670 [13MR]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4270 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S4271 [20JN]

Texts of

S. 3146, Flood Prevention Act, S4516 [27JN]

Tributes

Batkin, Gabrielle, S1928 [22MR]

Brady, Bernard, S4398• [26JN]

Bush, George, S7267 [4DE]

Connell, James J., S6493 [3OC]

Pratt, Tony, S1943• [22MR]

CARR, BRENDAN

Remarks in Senate

FCC: nomination, S8054 [2JA]

Reports filed

Nomination to the FCC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

CARR, ELIAS M.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1615 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1615 [15MR]

CARR, GUY E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1120 [3AU]

CARR & DUFF, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1348 [28SE], E1405 [12OC]

CARRAH, JOHN M.

Remarks in House

World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, E900 [22JN]

Remarks in Senate

World War II: anniversary of shooting down of B–17 Flying Fortress over Normandy, France, S4726 [28JN]

CARRIGAN, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

World Peace Prize Awarding Council: Roving Ambassador for Peace honoree, E1505 [9NO]

CARRIGAN, PHILIP J., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E150 [7FE]

CARROLL, JAMES W., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Office of National Drug Control Policy: nomination to be Director, S8054 [2JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Office of National Drug Control Policy Director: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6189 [17SE]

CARROLL, KAREN

Remarks in House

Okaloosa County, FL, School District: Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E176 [13FE]

CARRYOVER EQUITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2384), S653 [6FE]

CARSON, ANDRÉ (a Representative from Indiana)

Addresses

Martin Luther King, Jr., Assassination: Robert F. Kennedy (1968), E79• [19JA]

Robert F. Kennedy’s Speech—Indianapolis, April 4, 1968: Robert F. Kennedy, H1676 [19MR]

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4568 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 771), H3707 [26AP]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

Ahmad, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor: tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H9471 [9NO]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H4584 [22MY]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H9449 [26OC]

Armed Forces: exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see H.R. 1078), H3930 [10MY]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1243), H1507 [9MR]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H733 [30JA]

Bearss, Edwin C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1225), H5363 [20JN]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

BLM: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 2044), H9152 [27SE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H8887 [25SE]

Bureau of the Census: provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H3887 [9MY]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7754 [14AU]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3931 [10MY]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see H.R. 1272), H4285 [21MY]

——— prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 2095), H3096 [10AP]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H2043 [22MR]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7751 [10AU]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H1268 [26FE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate political contributions and expenditures (see H.J. Res. 48), H8739 [20SE]

Correctional institutions: improve effectiveness of Federal prison system for incarcerated pregnant women and mothers by establishing a program of critical-stage, developmental nurseries for children born to inmates (see H.R. 3410), H5022 [8JN]

——— prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8733 [17SE]

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5043), H1211 [15FE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3576 [25AP]

——— provide Federal penalties for assault against journalists (see H.R. 4935), H783 [5FE]

——— require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU] (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

——— train individuals in effective and evidence-based de-escalation techniques to ensure individuals have skills to resolve conflicts, manage anger, and control implicit bias without use of force (see H.R. 7142), H9567 [16NO]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits using the cost of Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion low-cost food plans (see H.R. 5849), H4138 [16MY]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1342 [1MR]

——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H678 [29JA]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8732 [17SE]

——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (see H.R. 5096), H3097 [10AP]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— improve accessibility to, and completion of, postsecondary education for students, including students with disabilities (see H.R. 3199), H1179 [14FE]

——— include Parent PLUS loans in income-contingent and income-based repayment plans, reduce interest rates and eliminate origination fees for such loans, and provide counseling for borrowers (see H.R. 6280), H6465 [17JY]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10338 [19DE]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (see H.R. 4001), H3397 [17AP]

——— provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth (see H.R. 3742), H975 [7FE]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see H.R. 6184), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: allow an individual to obtain a copy of their protected health information at no cost in certain circumstances (see H.R. 7295), H10209 [13DE]

——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H677 [29JA]

——— expand and improve health care services by health centers and the National Health Service Corps for individuals with a developmental disability (see H.R. 6611), H7754 [14AU]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H1178 [14FE]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9432 [12OC]

——— provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research (see H.R. 7063), H9430 [12OC]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H4210 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 6992), H9416 [2OC]

——— require a report and assessment on responses to terrorist threats to Federal elections (see H.R. 950), H5749 [26JN]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

——— suspend immigration enforcement operations within a Presidentially declared disaster area or emergency (see H.R. 4398), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of HUD: improve safety and security of families living in public and federally assisted housing in high-crime areas (see H.R. 5987), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H10104 [11DE]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (see H.R. 4221), H785 [5FE]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H7772 [24AU]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (see H.R. 4115), H1217 [16FE]

——— provide at-risk and disconnected youth with subsidized summer and year-round employment and assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates (see H.R. 1748), H6041 [10JY]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H10104 [11DE]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H8728 [13SE]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H738 [2FE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H4848 [6JN]

——— include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H1217 [16FE]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot program on posttraumatic growth (see H.R. 5986), H6042 [10JY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H785 [5FE]

——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H3316 [13AP]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H5649 [25JN]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H7824 [4SE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9821 [10DE]

Drugs: include fentanyl analogues under schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 4922), H1336 [27FE]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H4777 [5JN]

Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H8170 [12SE]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]

——— constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

——— require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see H.R. 6449), H6651 [23JY]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H3097 [10AP]

Europe: require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H8172 [12SE]

FAA: establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 2886), H784 [5FE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5154 [13JN]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— require broadband Internet access providers to be subject to rule on protecting privacy of customers of broadband and other telecommunications services (see H.R. 1868), H404 [16JA]

——— require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (see H.R. 6248), H5815 [27JN]

Federal employees: clarify certain due process rights of employees serving in sensitive positions (see H.R. 5355), H1728 [20MR]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

FEMA: reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H9416 [2OC]

Firearms: establish a task force on security and safety issues of manufacturing of firearms and related materials through 3-D technology and prohibit manufacture, possession, or transfer of such items (see H.R. 7016), H9414 [2OC]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1267 [26FE]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2566), H3707 [26AP]

——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8732 [17SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5649 [25JN]

Health: clarify that certain reimbursements for organ donation are not considered valuable consideration and, therefore, receipt of such reimbursements is not a criminal act (see H.R. 6448), H6587 [19JY]

——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H3750 [3MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1847), H9821 [10DE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7743 [3AU]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]

——— provide priority under certain federally assisted housing programs to assisting youths who are aging out of foster care (see H.R. 2069), H1442 [6MR]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H7772 [24AU]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— establish immigration consumer fraud information hotlines and websites and provide for outreach campaigns on such fraud (see H.R. 6363), H6173 [12JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5649 [25JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6172), H5750 [26JN] (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H1374 [5MR]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H9420 [5OC]

——— facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (see H.R. 5624), H3887 [9MY]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1755 [21MR]

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 332), H4243 [18MY]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H3453 [23AP]

Iran: condemn 1988 massacre of political prisoners and call for justice for victims (see H. Res. 188), H83 [9JA]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H7756 [17AU]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H7756 [17AU]

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H9768 [6DE]

——— support practices of community-oriented policing and encourage diversity hiring and retention in law enforcement (see H. Res. 652), H785 [5FE]

Law enforcement officers: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 7118), H9511 [13NO]

——— establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]

Medicaid: promote access to life-saving therapies for enrollees by ensuring coverage of routine patient costs for items and services furnished in connection with participation in qualifying clinical trials (see H.R. 6836), H9416 [2OC]

——— provide a standard definition of therapeutic family care services (see H.R. 2290), H3059 [5AP]

——— provide consistent standard of health care to the incarcerated (see H.R. 6764), H8107 [10SE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H8739 [20SE]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H4850 [6JN]

Medicare: count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1421), H7688 [25JY]

——— establish a system to educate individuals approaching eligibility and simplify and modernize the enrollment process (see H.R. 2575), H4730 [24MY]

——— modernize physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models (see H.R. 4206), H3097 [10AP]

——— provide for a demonstration project to further examine benefits of providing coverage and payment for items and services necessary to administer intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in the home (see H.R. 4724), H7751 [10AU]

——— provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (see H.R. 5160), H7754 [14AU]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see H.R. 5818), H7751 [10AU]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H8887 [25SE]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1065), H9092 [26SE]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1336 [27FE]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 827), H3315 [13AP]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H7756 [17AU]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H903 [6FE]

National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H4733 [25MY]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 683), H132 [10JA]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H1335 [27FE]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish (see H.R. 5356), H3444 [18AP]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see H. Res. 859), H3742 [27AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H8887 [25SE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9444 [23OC]

NIH: expand research activities for functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (see H.R. 1187), H3096 [10AP]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1076 [8FE]

Orphan Drug Act: affirm importance, commend life-saving accomplishments, and recognize need and continued support for research in development of therapies, treatments, and cures for rare diseases (see H. Res. 1154), H9668 [27NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: align open enrollment periods for Exchange plans with deadline for filing Federal income tax returns (see H.R. 5625), H3887 [9MY]

——— provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H975 [7FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H5815 [27JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H8172 [12SE]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (see H.R. 5173), H3743 [27AP]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7772 [24AU]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H9821 [10DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7724 [26JY]

——— disclose use of Federal funds with any privately held company owned by the President (see H.R. 5873), H4285 [21MY]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H4849 [6JN]

——— submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Public welfare programs: provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H5649 [25JN]

Rail Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 1081), H8884 [25SE]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 889), H3929 [10MY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9821 [10DE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4849 [6JN]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5987 [3JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9821 [10DE]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1148), H9539 [15NO]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— establish a new tax credit and grant program to stimulate investment and healthy nutrition options in food deserts (see H.R. 4260), H3397 [17AP]

——— extend certain tax credits relative to electric cars (see H.R. 6274), H6589 [19JY]

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— reduce applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults (see H.R. 6432), H6557 [18JY]

Telecommunications: require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9768 [6DE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 466), H82 [9JA]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see H.R. 4271), H83 [9JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

——— prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H7689 [25JY]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H1227 [23FE]

Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H9443 [23OC]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9821 [10DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H7871 [5SE]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 4044), H584 [19JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Coast Guard: prescribe requirements to improve safety of amphibious passenger vessels by providing reserve buoyancy to ensure such vessels stay afloat in the event of flooding (see H.R. 7256), H10102 [11DE]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (see H.R. 6036), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H1333 [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: apply certain annuity benefits to Federal Protective Service law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6051), H5020 [8JN]

——— establish a Dept. of Homeland Security Reserve Service (see H.R. 5255), H1542 [13MR]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H581 [19JA]

SBA: provide for contracting preferences and other benefits for emerging business enterprises (see H.R. 6565), H7721 [26JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Coast Guard: prescribe requirements to improve safety of amphibious passenger vessels by providing reserve buoyancy to ensure such vessels stay afloat in the event of flooding (H.R. 7256), H10103 [11DE]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (H.R. 6036), H4980 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (H.R. 5115), H1335 [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: apply certain annuity benefits to Federal Protective Service law enforcement officers (H.R. 6051), H5021 [8JN]

——— establish a Dept. of Homeland Security Reserve Service (H.R. 5255), H1543 [13MR]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 4851), H582 [19JA]

SBA: provide for contracting preferences and other benefits for emerging business enterprises (H.R. 6565), H7725 [26JY]

Remarks

Coast Guard: prescribe requirements to improve safety of amphibious passenger vessels by providing reserve buoyancy to ensure such vessels stay afloat in the event of flooding (H.R. 7256), E1642• [11DE]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (H.R. 6036), E795• [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (H.R. 5115), E232• [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: apply certain annuity benefits to Federal Protective Service law enforcement officers (H.R. 6051), E813• [8JN]

——— establish a Dept. of Homeland Security Reserve Service (H.R. 5255), E302• [13MR]

Indiana: tribute to Indy Metropolitan Honor Guard, E1489• [2NO]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Marion County Commission on Youth, E1288• [25SE]

——— tribute to Warren Central High School student athletes, E460• [13AP]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6131 [12JY]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 4851), H1675, H1676 [19MR], E79• [19JA]

Votes: correction, H1489• [8MR], E310• [14MR]

——— position on missed, H620• [22JA], H3687• [26AP], H3763• [7MY], H3824• [8MY]

Tributes

Campbell, Alfonson L., E512• [23AP]

CARSON, DAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6246 [16JY]

CARSON, JOEL M., III

Cloture motions

Courts: nominaton to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2607 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nominaton to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2536 [8MY], S2599 [10MY], S2657 [15MY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

CARSON, RON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E244, E245 [1MR]

CARSON CITY, NV

Bills and resolutions

Coins: mint in commemoration of Carson City Mint anniversary (see H.R. 6221), H5748 [26JN]

CARTER, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1376 [5OC]

CARTER, EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3667 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3667 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H170 [11JA]

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H1478 [7MR]

Agriculture: combat unfair trade practices affecting core seasonal industries by allowing producers to bring trade cases if they can prove illegal seasonal dumping of products by foreign producers (see H.R. 7015), H9432 [12OC]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2166), H677 [29JA]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H1335 [27FE]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3783 [7MY]

Atlanta United FC (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 1179), H10210 [13DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H629 [25JA]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H584 [19JA]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1552), H9408 [28SE]

Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H5649 [25JN]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1508 [9MR]

——— allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H173 [12JA]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (see H.R. 1635), H6650 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide for certain user fees under the 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 6240), H5815 [27JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H4584 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6559 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7759 [21AU]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H2043 [22MR]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5977 [28JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H3096 [10AP]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (see H.R. 5242), H3056 [2AP]

——— develop and implement national standards and best practices for school resource officers (see H.R. 5243), H3056 [2AP]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H5749 [26JN]

Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see H.R. 559), H902 [6FE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3931 [10MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Health: ensure coverage for pre-existing conditions and guarantee coverage in individual and group markets contingent on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act repeal (see H.R. 1121), H8727 [13SE]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H7943 [7SE]

Immigration: fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9436 [16OC]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see H.R. 6195), H5649 [25JN]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H1214 [15FE]

IRS: prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1336 [27FE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H5094 [12JN]

Medicaid: clarify authority of State Medicaid fraud and abuse control units to investigate and prosecute cases of patient abuse and neglect in any setting (see H.R. 3891), H5649 [25JN]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H7688 [25JY]

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7728 [26JY]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H7156 [24JY]

——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H1179 [14FE]

——— require drug price concessions, incentive payments, and adjustments to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D (see H.R. 5958), H4728 [24MY]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of official funds for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 4509), H19 [8JA]

Motor vehicles: protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals (see H.R. 2024), H1342 [1MR]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 2584), H5363 [20JN]

Postal Service: establish rates for delivery of inbound international mail that do not discriminate between foreign and domestic mailers and review foreign practices relative to exchange of e-commerce goods with the U.S. (see H.R. 5524), H7156 [24JY]

Product safety: require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see H.R. 6022), H4848 [6JN]

Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency, provide spending information and limits on such programs, and prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see H.R. 2832), H404 [16JA]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2918), H7156 [24JY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

SSA: prohibit use of funds to develop, test, deploy, implement, or administer Disability Case Processing System (see H.R. 5221), H3211 [12AP]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 6081), H6465 [17JY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Police: treat transfer to a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center administrative or supervisory position as law enforcement officer service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 6490), H7154 [24JY]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a study and submit a report on barriers to accessing abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for certain Medicare enrollees (see H.R. 5582), H3451 [23AP]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H1727 [20MR]

——— require certain disproportionate share hospital (DSH) covered entities under the 340B drug discount program to submit reports on low-income utilization rates of outpatient hospital services furnished by such entities (see H.R. 5598), H3505 [24AP]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H7941 [7SE]

IRS: report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (see H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]

Public buildings: improve energy performance in Federal buildings (see H.R. 6584), H7722 [26JY]

Taxation: provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H974 [7FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Capitol Police: treat transfer to a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center administrative or supervisory position as law enforcement officer service for retirement purposes (H.R. 6490), H7156 [24JY]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (H.R. 5483), H3210 [12AP]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a study and submit a report on barriers to accessing abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for certain Medicare enrollees (H.R. 5582), H3452 [23AP]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (H.R. 5343), H1728 [20MR]

——— require certain disproportionate share hospital (DSH) covered entities under the 340B drug discount program to submit reports on utilization rates of outpatient hospital services furnished by such entities (H.R. 5598), H3506 [24AP]

Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (H.R. 6733), H7942 [7SE]

IRS: report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]

Public buildings: improve energy performance in Federal buildings (H.R. 6584), H7726 [26JY]

Taxation: provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (H.R. 4962), H975 [7FE]

Remarks

American College of Surgeons: tribute to ‘‘Stop the Bleed’’ training course, E431• [11AP]

Appropriations: making continuing, H531 [18JA], H893 [6FE], H10493 [20DE]

Armed Forces: provide for interest payments by agencies in the case of administrative error in processing certain annuity deposits for prior military service (H.R. 4431), H9077 [26SE]

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (H.R. 5812), H5074 [12JN]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), H10285 [19DE]

Chatham County, GA: tribute to Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team, H3729 [27AP]

Crime: clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), H7930 [7SE]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment, H9248 [28SE]

——— allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (H.R. 5483), H5061 [12JN]

——— develop training materials covering circumstances when a pharmacist may decline to fill a prescription due to suspicion the prescription is fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse (H.R. 4275), H5067 [12JN]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (H.R. 3994), H6610 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a study and submit a report on barriers to accessing abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for certain Medicare enrollees (H.R. 5582), H5062 [12JN]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), H1240 [26FE]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (H.R. 5327), H5055, H5056 [12JN]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, H893 [6FE]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (H.R. 5343), H8796 [25SE]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H893 [6FE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), H10054 [11DE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10493 [20DE]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H10493 [20DE]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1526 [13MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5516 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9248 [28SE]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1461 [7MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs, E1336• [28SE]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 5333), H6236 [16JY]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), H819 [6FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H893 [6FE]

Georgia: Richmond Hill Middle School team winner of Congressional App Challenge for 1st Congressional District, H164 [11JA]

Goodwill Industries Week: observance, H3869 [9MY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H531 [18JA]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1359 [5MR]

Health: anniversary of Spanish Flu pandemic, H8110 [12SE]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4360 [22MY]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (H.R. 1318), H10061 [11DE]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1082), E1336• [28SE]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10493 [20DE]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), H8795, H8796, H8799 [25SE]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (H.R. 6733), H8796 [25SE]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10051 [11DE]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), H8796, H8799, H8801 [25SE]

——— repeal therapy cap, H893 [6FE]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance, H8110 [12SE], H9393 [28SE]

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: observance, H3689 [26AP]

National Stop the Bleed Day: observance, E431• [11AP]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), H7889 [6SE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H1359 [5MR], H3893 [10MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6638 [23JY]

Savannah, GA: anniversary of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, H898 [6FE]

——— tribute to Savannah Police Dept., Cann Park anti-crime operation, H3959 [15MY]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H531 [18JA]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1337• [28SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H539 [18JA], H573 [19JA], H1355 [5MR], H1685 [19MR]

Valdosta State University: tribute to football team, H10271 [19DE]

Votes: position on missed, H4367• [22MY], H5272• [19JN], H5706• [26JN], E717• [23MY]

World Pharmacists Day: observance, H9139 [27SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H16 [8JA]

Statements

Why I Am a Republican: Hunt Wasden, E645• [15MY]

Tributes

Barton, Tom, H127 [10JA]

Baum, Raymond S., H1116 [13FE]

Beimler, John, H9772 [10DE]

Brown, Bill, H9772 [10DE]

Celiz, Christopher A., H6634 [23JY]

Christie, Anthony, H5139 [13JN]

Cobb, Henry H., III (Nubbin), H9772 [10DE]

Cox, Alivea, H5511 [22JN]

DeLoach, James M., Sr., H6100 [11JY]

DePriest, Patricia, H3737 [27AP], E570• [27AP]

Dickerson, Joe B., H3496 [24AP]

Doering, Matt, H9523 [14NO]

DuRant, Linda, H6245 [16JY]

Edwards, Edgar M., Sr., H7874 [6SE]

Francisco, George E., H10271 [19DE]

Fuller, James F., Sr., H3919 [10MY]

Greene, Parker, H10271 [19DE]

Jacobs, Ronnie E., H3383 [17AP]

Jones, Danny, H9772 [10DE]

Kaczorowski, Stanley J., H456 [17JA]

Kenny, Michael, H1320 [27FE]

Lee, Billy, H398 [16JA]

Ligon, William T., H7874 [6SE]

Loupee, Jerry L., H5078 [12JN]

Maciel, Joseph, H6469 [18JY]

McFadden, Michael, H6469 [18JY]

Mengoni, Joseph and Josephine, H7864 [5SE]

Miller, Zell, H3875, H3876, H3877, H3878, H3880, H3882 [9MY]

Oie, Svein, H7874 [6SE]

Reddick, Josh, H7673 [25JY]

Strother, Gordon, Jr., H9772 [10DE]

Sullivan, Michael, H5967 [28JN]

Sweatte, Raymond, H5967 [28JN]

Thompson, Ronnie W., H6469 [18JY]

Varnedoe, Gordon (Batman), H4723 [24MY]

Warnock, Bob, H7874 [6SE]

Weber, Mark, H3431 [18AP]

White, John, H9772 [10DE]

Yeargan, Oran, H9553 [16NO]

Zipperer, Ed, H7711 [26JY]

CARTER, HARRIET V.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8179 [13SE]

CARTER, JAMES E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1107 [13FE]

CARTER, JEFF

Letters

Dept. of Education programs funding, H4879 [7JN]

CARTER, JIMMY (39th President of the United States)

Remarks in House relative to

Presidents of the U.S.: historical evaluation of foreign policy, H3924 [10MY]

CARTER, JOHN

Remarks in House

National Federation of State High School Associations: Texas State Coach of the Year for boys’ baseball award recipient, E915 [26JN]

CARTER, JOHN, JR.

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Team Player Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

CARTER, JOHN L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1197 [4SE]

CARTER, JOHN R. (a Representative from Texas)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5895, energy and water development appropriations, H5827 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H4243 [18MY]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Crime: make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 5698), H3936 [11MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased (see H.R. 5848), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 820), H1075 [8FE]

——— require States to provide for the placement of a foster child in a cottage home and make a child so placed eligible for foster care maintenance payments (see H.R. 4983), H7772 [24AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see H.R. 6400), H7157 [24JY]

Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 6111), H5199 [14JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: apply requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees (see H.R. 2648), H5094 [12JN]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7825 [4SE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve communication to individuals by requiring clear instructions (see H.R. 5321), H3979 [15MY]

Foreign policy: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1508 [9MR]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3317 [13AP]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7825 [4SE]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H6042 [10JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1610 [14MR]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7156 [24JY]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H6041 [10JY]

——— recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9436 [16OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: enter into memoranda of understanding with State and local prosecuting authorities concerning adjudication of criminal offenses committed by minors (see H.R. 5392), H2041 [22MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish position of Chief Data Officer (see H.R. 6447), H6587 [19JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see H.R. 4854), H581 [19JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Defense: enter into memoranda of understanding with State and local prosecuting authorities concerning adjudication of criminal offenses committed by minors (H.R. 5392), H2042 [22MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish position of Chief Data Officer (H.R. 6447), H6589 [19JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), H583 [19JA]

Remarks

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H2021 [22MR]

——— making continuing, H890 [6FE]

Carter, John: National Federation of State High School Associations Texas State Coach of the Year for boys’ baseball award recipient, E915• [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: demolition of facilities closed by prior base realignment and closure rounds funding, H4973 [7JN]

——— making appropriations, H722 [30JA], H890 [6FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, H9044 [26SE]

——— prohibit funding to propose, plan, or execute any additional base realignment and closure rounds, H4995 [8JN]

——— prohibit funding to sell land and housing units known as Shenandoah Square in Mountain View, CA, H4993 [8JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish position of Chief Data Officer (H.R. 6447), H7802 [4SE]

——— making appropriations, H2021 [22MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendments, H722 [30JA]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H2021 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H4236 [18MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Adaptive Sports Equine-Assisted Therapy Program funding, H4977 [7JN]

——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry funding, H4977 [7JN]

——— create an opioid abuse health care kit for community health centers, H4987 [8JN]

——— develop hospice care standards tailored to the needs of combat veterans, H4975 [7JN]

——— ensure health care providers at VA medical facilities complete a continuing education course in pain management, H4987 [8JN]

——— ensure the VA phone system allows veterans to directly call their local community-based outpatient center for appointments, H4975 [7JN]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H4236 [18MY]

——— homeless veterans programs funding, H4991 [8JN]

——— mental health and suicide prevention programs funding, H4976 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce proposed rule relative to injured or amputee veteran’s ability to select prosthetist or orthotist of choice whether employed by VA or on contract with VA, H4993 [8JN]

——— Supportive Services for Veteran Families funding, H4992 [8JN]

——— Veterans Transportation Program funding, H4986 [8JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4900, H4973, H4975, H4976, H4977 [7JN], H4985, H4986, H4987, H4991, H4992, H4993, H4995 [8JN], H8242 [13SE]

El Amistad Club of Round Rock, TX: anniversary, E719• [23MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4900, H4973, H4975, H4976, H4977 [7JN], H4985, H4986, H4987, H4991, H4992, H4993, H4995 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, H8242 [13SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H890 [6FE]

Fort Hood, TX: anniversary of Army III Corps, E660• [16MY]

Georgetown, TX: American Planning Association Great Places in America designee, E1518• [13NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H4985 [8JN]

Round Rock, TX: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1063• [25JY]

U.S. Border Patrol National Pistol Team: tribute, E1554• [27NO]

Tributes

Battershell, Robin, E664• [16MY]

Beck, Eula L., E1068• [25JY]

Correa, Pete, E1649• [12DE]

Dunn, Danny, E421• [10AP]

Fielder, Chris, E822• [12JN]

Guttikonda, Gopal, E662• [16MY]

Hamilton, Harace, Jr., E1517• [13NO]

Hislop, Jim, II, E1510• [13NO]

Leffingwell, Frank, E661• [16MY]

Martinez, Juan J., E665• [16MY]

McLeod, Wade, E1292• [25SE]

Perry, Ron, E762• [5JN]

Romig, Christopher, H2021 [22MR]

Sheldon, Karen, E663• [16MY]

Slye, William T., Jr., E426• [10AP], E1205• [5SE]

Villarreal, Victor, E1071• [25JY]

Wood, Leo, E1515• [13NO]

CARTER, KENNETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1165 [21AU]

CARTER, KEVONTAE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8255 [13SE]

CARTER, LINDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E877 [20JN]

CARTER LAKE, IA

Remarks in House

Knuth, Doreen: Council Bluffs, IA, Community School District Principal of the Year award recipient, E1010 [13JY]

CARTER-LEWIS, LINDA

Remarks in House

Business Record (publication): Women of Influence honoree, E1276 [20SE]

CARTHAGE, NY

Remarks in House

Elizabeth Wende Breast Care Center: tribute, E1062 [25JY]

Farney’s Home and Building Center: anniversary, E755 [1JN]

Malcolm, Dominique: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New York, E187 [14FE]

CARTWRIGHT, MATT (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4564 [22MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3711 [27AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3711 [27AP]

Appointments

Louise McIntosh Slaughter funeral attendees, H3047 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H10211 [13DE]

Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels: implement (see H.R. 5763), H3929 [10MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H9408 [28SE]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3979 [15MY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9152 [27SE]

——— protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H3046 [23MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9436 [16OC]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4871), H625 [22JA]

——— prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service (see H.R. 7238), H9819 [10DE]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H733 [30JA]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3444 [18AP]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H3743 [27AP]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H4285 [21MY]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H903 [6FE]

——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: provide a legal framework necessary for the growth of innovative private financing options for students to fund postsecondary education (see H.R. 3145), H7728 [26JY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H7728 [26JY]

Congressional Review Act: repeal (see H.R. 2449), H10612 [3JA]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 3530), H1213 [15FE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8727 [13SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H8728 [13SE]

Crime: prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see H.R. 6358), H8732 [17SE]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3887 [9MY]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H7735 [31JY]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H7728 [26JY]

——— increase funding for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to assist watershed conservation efforts of agricultural producers, including the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (see H.R. 4420), H4584 [22MY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (see H.R. 3994), H478 [17JA]

——— establish SelectUSA program (see H.R. 6375), H6195 [13JY]

——— transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8727 [13SE]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H9463 [2NO]

——— provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

Dept. of Energy: issue regulations on disclosure of data on greenhouse gas emissions from the entire oil supply chain (see H.R. 3286), H9415 [2OC]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Mesothelioma Patient Registry (see H.R. 1563), H3052 [29MR]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H9668 [27NO]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H5153 [13JN]

Dept. of Justice: require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H9153 [27SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (see H.R. 5892), H4284 [21MY]

——— increase the minimum salary threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay and provide for periodic updates of such threshold (see H.R. 4505), H5153 [13JN]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H7728 [26JY]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— express that J-1 visa programs, specifically the Summer Work Travel, Au Pair, Camp Counselor, and Intern and Trainee programs, are vital to the U.S. economy and national interests (see H. Res. 529), H3835 [8MY]

——— require reports on religious intolerance in Saudi Arabian educational materials (see H.R. 4549), H6175 [12JY]

Dept. of the Interior: declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to these emergencies (see H.R. 7005), H9406 [28SE]

——— establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7729 [26JY]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H3887 [9MY]

——— modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5753), H3979 [15MY]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H903 [6FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H3343 [16AP]

——— establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see H.R. 5171), H3750 [3MY]

——— establish State and multistate infrastructure banks to provide loans for repair, construction, renovation, or improvement of educational facilities (see H.R. 5318), H9415 [2OC]

Dept. of Transportation: allow local bikeshare projects to receive Federal funding and eligibility under Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (see H.R. 3305), H4981 [7JN]

——— develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H7689 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H7824 [4SE]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 3666), H3507 [24AP]

——— expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers (see H.R. 1802), H1755 [21MR]

——— improve provision of health care for women veterans (see H.R. 93), H3046 [23MR]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H3046 [23MR]

DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H9425 [9OC]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8728 [13SE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5022 [8JN]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

——— prohibit taking any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife for a trophy in the U.S. and importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the U.S. (see H.R. 5690), H9436 [16OC]

EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see H.R. 5596), H9463 [2NO]

——— call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see H.R. 6944), H9150 [27SE]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal for drinking water and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for perfluorinated compounds including perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid (see H.R. 3106), H7728 [26JY]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H8886 [25SE]

——— issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 911), H3096 [10AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H9408 [28SE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide testimonial subpoena authority to inspectors general (see H.R. 4917), H1268 [26FE]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR]

Firearms: regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1342 [1MR]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see H.R. 5273), H8886 [25SE]

Foreign Service: allow officers to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5167), H3750 [3MY]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H5750 [26JN]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H8728 [13SE]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see H.R. 5472), H3146 [11AP]

GAO: provide for a joint session of Congress to receive a presentation on the audited financial statement of the Executive branch (see H. Con. Res. 8), H4982 [7JN]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5022 [8JN]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H5199 [14JN]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H10104 [11DE]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H9416 [2OC]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— reinstate returning worker exemption for H-2B visas (see H.R. 4207), H5094 [12JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9415 [2OC]

Insurance: cap prescription drug cost-sharing (see H.R. 6340), H7729 [26JY]

Investments: protect the investment choices of American investors (see H.R. 2319), H3743 [27AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H8887 [25SE]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H9421 [5OC]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H3747 [1MY]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2106), H5201 [14JN]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H2043 [22MR]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H10270 [17DE]

Medicare: cover opioid treatment program services (see H.R. 5776), H3934 [11MY]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H3783 [7MY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Melinda ‘Mindy’ Gene Picotti Post Office, Laceyville, PA: designate (see H.R. 6606), H9420 [5OC]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1903), H2043 [22MR]

National Archives and Records Administration: require agencies provide records to the Office of Government Information Services (see H.R. 5253), H1542 [13MR]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H630 [25JA]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 2584), H1267 [26FE]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H2043 [22MR]

NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (see H.R. 5606), H3505 [24AP]

——— make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see H.R. 4525), H1755 [21MR]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see H.R. 6507), H9416 [2OC]

OSHA: authorize the Voluntary Protection Programs (see H.R. 1444), H4849 [6JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H9449 [26OC]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 4117), H5225 [15JN]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 735), H1075 [8FE]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H1729 [20MR]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H9416 [2OC]

Power resources: re-establish certain hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure rules, standards for well construction, and waste management rules (see H.R. 6768), H8107 [10SE]

——— reform fossil fuel leasing, promote renewable energy, prepare for climate change, increase industry accountability, improve returns for development of Federal energy resources, and protect special places (see H.R. 4426), H2043 [22MR]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Renewable energy: establish an offshore wind career training grant program (see H.R. 5291), H3835 [8MY]

——— provide support for production of algae (see H.R. 5373), H3746 [1MY]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

SBA: codify Boots to Business Program (see H.R. 5193), H3743 [27AP]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H7871 [5SE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5022 [8JN]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

——— strengthen by reforming benefit formula and calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving long-term condition of the trust fund (see H.R. 6929), H9149 [27SE]

Space policy: pursue technologies to remove space debris (see H.R. 4763), H1755 [21MR]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H3343 [16AP]

Sportsmen: provide for preservation of sportsmen’s heritage and protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4489), H2043 [22MR]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H173 [12JA]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5022 [8JN]

Tariff: repeal increases in duty and a tariff-rate quota on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (see H.R. 5571), H4210 [17MY]

Taxation: allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (see H.R. 3988), H3050 [26MR]

——— allow graduate students to exclude tuition reductions from gross income (see H.R. 5396), H9431 [12OC]

——— extend certain tax credits relative to electric cars (see H.R. 6274), H7728 [26JY]

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H3783 [7MY]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 3349), H1477 [7MR]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H5749 [26JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect grizzly bear populations (see H.R. 3894), H2043 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H5201 [14JN]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H5021 [8JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7921 [6SE]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

——— provide grants to States to facilitate acquisition of land, water, and interests therein, made to substantially improve, preserve, or maintain water quality for an area in perpetuity (see H.R. 5264), H1542 [13MR]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H5749 [26JN]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5022 [8JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Coal: make certain improvements in laws relative to coal royalties (see H.R. 6807), H8725 [13SE]

Consumers: provide for additional protections and disclosures to consumers when financial products or services are related to the consumers’ military or Federal pensions (see H.R. 7299), H10209 [13DE]

Courts: clarify meaning of the term ‘‘prevailing party’’ relative to recovery of attorneys’ fees (see H.R. 5656), H3741 [27AP]

——— prohibit from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith relative to debt collection (see H.R. 5484), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide for recovery by Armed Forces members for certain acts or omissions by the U.S. (see H.R. 6585), H7722 [26JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

Dept. of Commerce: establish clean technology consortia to enhance economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies (see H.R. 5387), H2040 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying (see H.R. 6196), H5580 [22JN]

——— require reporting of bullying to appropriate authorities and assist with equal protection claims against entities who fail to respond appropriately to bullying (see H.R. 6148), H5284 [19JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (see H.R. 5042), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see H.R. 6744), H7941 [7SE]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 4899), H731 [30JA]

Dept. of Justice: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see H.R. 4963), H974 [7FE]

Dept. of Transportation: modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see H.R. 7014), H9413 [2OC]

——— provide certain purchasing authority for recipients of public transportation grants (see H.R. 5111), H1333 [27FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 5314), H1651 [15MR]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: draft disclosures describing the rights and liabilities of customers of domestic care services and require such services to provide such disclosures in their contracts (see H.R. 5577), H3448 [19AP]

Drugs: improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN]

GSA: obtain an antivirus product to make available to Federal agencies in order to provide the product to individuals whose personally identifiable information may have been compromised (see H.R. 4773), H168 [11JA]

Health: clarify that certain reimbursements for organ donation are not considered valuable consideration and, therefore, receipt of such reimbursements is not a criminal act (see H.R. 6448), H6587 [19JY]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (see H.R. 5738), H3885 [9MY]

——— reform the private retirement system by establishing USA Retirement Funds (see H.R. 7148), H9567 [16NO]

Medicaid: ensure beneficiaries have the opportunity to receive care in home and community-based settings (see H.R. 6371), H6195 [13JY]

Medicare: provide coverage of hearing aids and related hearing services (see H.R. 6052), H5020 [8JN]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: enhance reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers on accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries and make vehicle safety information publicly available (see H.R. 7192), H9742 [29NO]

Sports: provide additional safety standards for professional boxing (see H.R. 5964), H4728 [24MY]

White House Rural Council: establish (see H.R. 5217), H1500 [8MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Coal: make certain improvements in laws relative to coal royalties (H.R. 6807), H8727 [13SE]

Consumers: provide for additional protections and disclosures to consumers when financial products or services are related to the consumers’ military or Federal pensions (H.R. 7299), H10211 [13DE]

Courts: clarify meaning of the term ‘‘prevailing party’’ relative to recovery of attorneys’ fees (H.R. 5656), H3743 [27AP]

——— prohibit from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith relative to debt collection (H.R. 5484), H3210 [12AP]

——— provide for recovery by Armed Forces members for certain acts or omissions by the U.S. (H.R. 6585), H7726 [26JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (H.R. 4855), H583 [19JA]

Dept. of Commerce: establish clean technology consortia to enhance economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies (H.R. 5387), H2042 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying (H.R. 6196), H5581 [22JN]

——— require reporting of bullying to appropriate authorities and assist with equal protection claims against entities who fail to respond appropriately to bullying (H.R. 6148), H5285 [19JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (H.R. 5042), H1213 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (H.R. 6744), H7942 [7SE]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (H.R. 4899), H732 [30JA]

Dept. of Justice: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (H.R. 4963), H975 [7FE]

Dept. of Transportation: modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (H.R. 7014), H9415 [2OC]

——— provide certain purchasing authority for recipients of public transportation grants (H.R. 5111), H1335 [27FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (H.R. 5314), H1653 [15MR]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: draft disclosures describing the rights and liabilities of customers of domestic care services and require such services to provide such disclosures in their contracts (H.R. 5577), H3448 [19AP]

Drugs: improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (H.R. 5865), H4210 [17MY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (H.R. 6238), H5816 [27JN]

GSA: obtain an antivirus product to make available to Federal agencies in order to provide the product to individuals whose personally identifiable information may have been compromised (H.R. 4773), H169 [11JA]

Health: clarify that certain reimbursements for organ donation are not considered valuable consideration and, therefore, receipt of such reimbursements is not a criminal act (H.R. 6448), H6589 [19JY]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (H.R. 5738), H3886 [9MY]

——— reform the private retirement system by establishing USA Retirement Funds (H.R. 7148), H9569 [16NO]

Medicaid: ensure beneficiaries have the opportunity to receive care in home and community-based settings (H.R. 6371), H6196 [13JY]

Medicare: provide coverage of hearing aids and related hearing services (H.R. 6052), H5021 [8JN]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: enhance reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers on accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries and make vehicle safety information publicly available (H.R. 7192), H9743 [29NO]

Sports: provide additional safety standards for professional boxing (H.R. 5964), H4729 [24MY]

White House Rural Council: establish (H.R. 5217), H1502 [8MR]

Remarks

Allentown, PA: anniversary of Pride in the Park, E1210• [5SE]

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers: tribute to Anthracite chapter, E186• [14FE]

Carbon County, PA: anniversary, E297• [13MR]

Collins, Greg: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E329• [15MR]

Curry, George: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1511• [13NO]

Delaney, James J. (Jay): Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E280• [8MR], E299• [13MR]

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor: anniversary, E768• [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4226 [18MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5823 [28JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (H.R. 5892), H5131 [13JN]

Easton, PA: anniversary of Shiloh Manor, E805• [8JN]

Engineers Week: observance, E186• [14FE]

FAA: reauthorize programs, H9040• [26SE]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3721 [27AP]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), H1419• [6MR]

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: establish a national standard for hiring motor carriers, H3721 [27AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3716, H3721 [27AP]

George, Michael: Avoca, PA, West Side Social Club Man of the Year award recipient, E271• [7MR]

Gilligan, John: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E319• [15MR]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1082), H9040• [26SE]

Henzes, Jack: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1516• [13NO]

Klassner, Karen: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1512• [13NO]

Knights of Lithuania (organization): tribute to Council 143, E182• [14FE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (H.R. 502), H5502 [21JN]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E182• [14FE], E841• [14JN]

Northhampton Community College: anniversary of Monroe Campus, E1507• [13NO]

Palmerton, PA: anniversary of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, E1099• [26JY], E1202• [5SE]

Peck, Abigail: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1513• [13NO]

Price, Bob: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Person of the Year award recipient, E480• [17AP]

Prindle, Kathleen: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1515• [13NO]

Santaniello, Daniel J.: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1233• [12SE]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of DAR Scranton City Chapter, E1263• [17SE]

Sears, Jeff: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Monsignor Farrell chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E217• [26FE]

Shaughnessy, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Paul ‘‘Hook’’ O’Malley chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E216• [26FE]

Spano, Charlie: UNICO National (organization) Scranton, PA, Chapter UNICAN of the Year award recipient, E188• [14FE]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6484 [18JY]

Vough, Michael T.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Achievement Award recipient, E323• [15MR]

Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4226 [18MY]

Weather: enhance planning, preparation, and dissemination of best practices for extreme weather to increase resiliency, improve regional coordination, and mitigate financial risk, H3716 [27AP]

Weinstock, Nancy and Bruce: Wyoming Valley Children’s Association Making a Difference Award recipients, E700• [21MY]

Subpoena Notices

Court of Common Pleas for Lackawanna County, PA, H3 [5JA]

Tributes

Delaney, Leo J., E1206• [5SE]

Gallagher, Phyllis and John, E695• [21MY]

Mattes, Roger, Jr., E943• [28JN]

Reddington, James, E760• [5JN]

Slapikas, Edward, E824• [12JN]

CARUTHERS, CA

Remarks in House

Elder’s Mini Mart (business): tribute, E1355 [2OC]

CARVALHO, ALBERTO

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1380 [6MR]

CARVER COUNTY, MN

Remarks in House

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: healthiest county in Minnesota designee, H4781 [6JN]

CARY, REBY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10190 [13DE]

CASA FAMILIA INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3787 [8MY]

CASEY, ROBERT P., JR. (a Senator from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4431, S4438 [26JN], S4658 [27JN], S4736, S4754 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3710, S3711 [11JN], S3907, S3908, S3911, S3915, S3916, S3919 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5726 [20AU], S5773, S5778, S5781, S5783 [21AU], S5851, S5855 [22AU], S5902, S5903, S5904 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5279, S5303 [24JY], S5429, S5430 [26JY], S5460 [30JY], S5501, S5502 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1524 [7MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4282 [20JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S6817 [11OC]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 2060), S23 [3JA] (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 382), S521 [25JA]

CBO: study and report on impact of legislation on spending on children (see S. 3074), S3951 [14JN]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S2517 [7MY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S7790 [18DE]

Children and youth: require that Federal children’s programs be separately displayed and analyzed in the President’s budget (see S. 3075), S3951 [14JN]

China: express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting (see S. Res. 220), S5694 [16AU]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

——— require discrimination and harassment awareness and prevention training, institute discrimination surveys, and require disclosure of sexual misconduct settlements (see S. 2236), S1287 [28FE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

Crime: reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S705 [7FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: assist small cheese producers (see S. 2813), S2623 [10MY]

——— encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]

——— improve conservation programs (see S. 2557), S1765 [15MR]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2644 [14MY]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 116), S3601 [11JN]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1380 [6MR]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S6965 [14NO]

Dept. of Education: effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6732 [9OC]

——— establish a Career Pathway Grant Program to support partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners (see S. 2407), S7657 [17DE]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see S. 3626), S7053 [15NO]

——— provide grants for repair, renovation, and construction of public elementary and secondary schools and establish a school infrastructure bond program (see S. 1674), S67 [8JA]

Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (see S. 382), S1790 [19MR]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see S. 1109), S2595 [9MY]

——— improve guardianship oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (see S. 3669), S7190 [28NO]

——— improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder (see S. 2710), S2321 [19AP]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 693), S7432 [11DE]

——— provide guidance to States relative to Medicaid items and services for non-opioid pain treatment and management (see S. 2911), S2835 [22MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (see S. 3657), S7088 [26NO]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (see S. 2888), S2793 [21MY]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see S. 2278), S46 [4JA]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S6496 [3OC]

——— require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms (see S. 2006), S1630 [12MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5067 [18JY]

——— increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see S. 2314), S5362 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7790 [18DE]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S6029 [4SE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]

——— establish Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee (see S. 3396), S5991 [28AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address staffing and other issues at health care facilities, including underserved facilities (see S. 2356), S2726 [16MY]

——— award grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics (see S. 1467), S6029 [4SE]

——— establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2879 [23MY]

——— establish a registry to ensure Armed Forces members who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on military installations receive information on such exposure (see S. 2719), S2343 [23AP]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3529), S6926 [13NO]

——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see S. 681), S1630 [12MR]

——— improve provision of health care for women veterans (see S. 804), S4410 [26JN]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 2105), S5005 [17JY]

——— submit an annual report on performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees (see S. 2807), S2594 [9MY]

Disabled: promote provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities (see S. 3728), S7587 [13DE]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 2940), S2877 [23MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S7242 [29NO]

Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S2392 [24AP]

——— encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections (see S. 3787), S7926 [19DE]

Economy: strengthen and improve local and regional workforce and economic competitiveness and resilience (see S. 3557), S6630 [5OC]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S2342 [23AP]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (see S. 1580), S5268 [24JY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S705 [7FE]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (see S. 3347), S5582 [1AU]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see S. 2315), S253 [17JA]

——— increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S841 [8FE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (see S. 842), S3035 [6JN]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

FEMA: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 1212), S4411 [26JN]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1736 [14MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1380 [6MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2518 [7MY]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S2836 [22MY]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S3295 [7JN]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S2041 [10AP]

Human Rights Day: observance (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]

Hurricanes: pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2970 [4JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S2925 [24MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2542), S1686 [13MR]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1380 [6MR]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S139 [10JA]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6771 [10OC]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S3907 [13JN]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families (see S. 2899), S2835 [22MY]

——— issue guidance to States to improve care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their parents or guardians (see S. 3429), S6142 [12SE]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (see S. 3702), S7510 [12DE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S1220 [26FE]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see S. 445), S4281 [20JN]

——— modernize physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models (see S. 2051), S6225 [18SE]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 479), S6038 [5SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: protect (see S. 3330), S5620 [15AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Members of Congress: suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see S. 2327), S348 [19JA]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2271), S2624 [10MY] (see S. 3530), S6388 [28SE]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S7133 [27NO]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]

National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 446), S1948 [22MR]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S4967 [16JY]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 676), S6816 [11OC]

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 638), S6224 [18SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 513), S2725 [16MY]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 637), S6224 [18SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 751), S1219 [26FE] (see S. 3172), S6030 [4SE]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE]

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 506), S2623 [10MY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see S. 2260), S5424 [26JY]

Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents: establish (see S. Res. 566), S4735 [28JN]

Older Americans Month: designate (see S. Res. 517), S2793 [21MY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see S. 58), S468 [23JA]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (see S. Res. 399), S704 [7FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6389 [28SE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S4370 [25JN]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (see S. Res. 584), S5108 [19JY]

——— condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see S. Res. 571), S4967 [16JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S2342 [23AP]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see S. 2324), S1244 [27FE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Ships and vessels: require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (see S. 2916), S2970 [4JN]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 2637), S3602 [11JN]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 915), S2595 [9MY]

SSI: create poverty relief benefit for certain senior citizens and disabled individuals (see S. 2653), S2120 [12AP]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see S. 732), S6143 [12SE]

——— allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see S. 2860), S2724 [16MY]

——— ensure workers and communities that are responsible for record corporate profits benefit from the wealth that those workers and communities help to create (see S. 2505), S1378 [6MR]

——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see S. 3459), S6223 [18SE]

——— provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals (see S. 3636), S7050 [15NO]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S1949 [22MR]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6278 [24SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S6190 [17SE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S3760 [12JN]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (see S. 2455), S1288 [28FE]

——— express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S1735 [14MR]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 3089), S6278 [24SE]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]

Wildlife: support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce spread and prevalence of the disease (see S. 2252), S5719 [20AU]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 549), S3952 [14JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S5583 [1AU]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S613 [5FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: establish State networks between agricultural producers and food banks to provide food to the needy and reduce food waste (see S. 2824), S2623 [10MY]

——— modify Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (see S. 2978), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see S. 2404), S840 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment (see S. 2986), S2968 [4JN]

——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see S. 2530), S1578 [8MR]

——— establish Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students With Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education (see S. 3106), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Older LGBT Policy and a rural outreach grant program carried out by such Office (see S. 3555), S6630 [5OC]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 3521), S6356 [27SE]

——— provide grants to States to improve and coordinate their response to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being of children at high risk for abuse and neglect due to substance abuse (see S. 2696), S2261 [18AP]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see S. 3482), S6277 [24SE]

Dept. of Justice: protect State and local witnesses from intimidation, authorize grants to purchase drug exposure personal protective equipment for first responders, and address organized crime and gang violence (see S. 3490), S6304 [25SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (see S. 3683), S7241 [29NO]

Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]

Federal employees: limit number of local wage areas within a General Schedule pay locality (see S. 2435), S1164 [15FE]

Health: improve regional health care emergency preparedness and response systems (see S. 2851), S2679 [15MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: establish Office of Disability Policy (see S. 3261), S5267 [24JY]

Medicaid: remove lifetime limits on medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders (see S. 2898), S2835 [22MY]

Medicare: expand use of telehealth services for remote imaging for chronic eye disease (see S. 3751), S7586 [13DE]

——— provide coverage of methadone (see S. 2704), S2261 [18AP]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 439), S1790 [19MR]

National Day on Writing: designate (see S. Res. 653), S6342 [26SE]

National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 447), S1948 [22MR]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see S. Res. 418), S1287 [28FE]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 2604), S1947 [22MR]

Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Council: establish (see S. 3522), S6356 [27SE]

Social Security: increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses (see S. 3457), S6223 [18SE]

SSA: prohibit reinstatement of reconsideration level of appeal for disability determinations in the 10 prototype States (see S. 3741), S7509 [12DE]

Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act: repeal funding limitation (see S. 2441), S1164 [15FE]

Taxation: allow tax credits to veterans for establishment of franchises (see S. 2950), S2923 [24MY]

——— allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see S. 2718), S2321 [19AP]

——— authorize designation of additional taxable vaccines (see S. 3253), S5108 [19JY]

——— increase work opportunity credit for certain Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI beneficiaries and vocational rehabilitation referrals, and expand benefits relative to access for the disabled (see S. 3260), S5267 [24JY]

Villanova University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see S. Res. 482), S2391 [24AP]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 501), S2517 [7MY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S1378 [6MR]

Privilege of the floor

Borgelt, Alex, S2683 [15MY]

Cohen, Rachel, S5437 [26JY]

Weintraub, Liz, S1968 [22MR]

Remarks

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, S5397 [26JY]

Appropriations: making continuing, S341 [19JA]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5395 [26JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 1129), S802 [8FE]

Courts: impact of special interest groups on selection of Federal judiciary nominees, S5021 [17JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: streamline application processes and reduce administrative burden for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (S. 2085), S6336 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations, S342 [19JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), S374 [20JA]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (S. 2572), S6793 [11OC]

——— increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers, S2675 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs, S375 [20JA]

——— extend the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, S342 [19JA]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), S7310 [5DE]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, S374 [20JA], S554 [29JA]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (S. 1899), S342 [19JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: call for independent investigation into death of Jakelin Caal Maquin while in custody of U.S. Border Patrol, S7971 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S5398 [26JY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), S5511 [31JY], S6320 [26SE], S7340 [6DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (S. 2147), S185 [16JA], S341 [19JA], S2671 [15MY]

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: observance, S1902 [22MR]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (S. 1006), S6793 [11OC]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, S7031 [15NO]

——— gun control, S1275 [28FE], S1901 [22MR], S7031 [15NO], S7572 [13DE]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, S7031 [15NO]

——— prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (S. 1324), S6793 [11OC]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, S7031 [15NO]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S341 [19JA]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S342 [19JA]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S951 [14FE]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6690 [5OC]

Israel: independence anniversary, S2315 [19AP]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5021 [17JY], S5824 [22AU], S6320 [26SE], S6425–S6427 [2OC], S6690 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6320 [26SE], S6425–S6427 [2OC], S6691 [5OC]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, S6336 [26SE]

March for Our Lives: tribute, S1901 [22MR]

Medicaid: importance, S5445 [30JY]

Middle East: impose sanctions on persons, including Iran and its affiliates, that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq, and address the emergency in Syria (S. 138), S1335 [5MR]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1341 [5MR], S5511 [31JY]

National Drug Court Month: observance, S2675 [15MY]

National Police Week: observance, S2675 [15MY]

Newtown, CT: anniversary of shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, S7572 [13DE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1275 [28FE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2675 [15MY]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Reading Terminal Market, S1218• [26FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S7030 [15NO]

Presidential appointments: use of Senate blue-slip courtesy relative to confirmation of judicial nominees, S5020 [17JY]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: tenure as Deputy Attorney General, S6320 [26SE]

Russia: U.S. policy, S5096 [19JY]

Schools: increase security and safety of students and reduce possibility of gun violence, S1275 [28FE]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, S4033 [19JN]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 734), S7848 [19DE]

Senate Rules: authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes (S. Res. 463), S2301 [19AP]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S802 [8FE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S343 [19JA], S374 [20JA]

——— extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S. 1827), S63 [8JA]

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees, S1334 [5MR]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S951 [14FE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S342 [19JA], S374 [20JA]

Terrorism: establish a designation for jurisdictions permissive to terrorism financing, facilitate international prosecution of such financiers, and restrict financial institutions that provide services to terrorists (S. 358), S1334 [5MR]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S5020 [17JY], S5096 [19JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Syria, S2301 [19AP]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S5096 [19JY]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S6118 [12SE]

Tributes

Allen, Chris, S6119 [12SE]

Bush, George, S7981 [20DE]

Cernic, Edward J., Sr., S2316• [19AP]

Cochran, Senator, S1941 [22MR]

Conaboy, Richard P., S7922• [19DE]

Corker, Senator, S7915 [19DE]

Donnelly, Senator, S7915 [19DE]

Duckworth, Senator, S2301 [19AP]

Fienberg, Joyce, S7043 [15NO]

Flake, Senator, S7914 [19DE]

Gottfried, Richard, S7043 [15NO]

Hatch, Senator, S7914 [19DE]

Heitkamp, Senator, S7915 [19DE]

Heller, Senator, S7915 [19DE]

Hill, Christopher D., S555 [29JA]

Mallinger, Rose, S7043 [15NO]

McCain, John, S6004 [28AU]

McCaskill, Senator, S7915 [19DE]

Mueller, Robert S., III, S7340 [6DE]

Nealon, William J., S7923• [19DE]

Nelson, Senator, S7914 [19DE]

Rabinowitz, Jerry, S7043 [15NO]

Rizzo, Carmella M., S5358• [25JY]

Robeson, James, S500• [24JA]

Rosenthal, Cecil, S7043 [15NO]

Rosenthal, David, S7043 [15NO]

Shepard, Judy and Dennis, S6793 [11OC]

Shepard, Matthew, S6793 [11OC]

Simon, Bernice and Sylvan, S7044 [15NO]

Stein, Daniel, S7044 [15NO]

Tasco, Marian Benton, S1204 [26FE]

Tucker, William, S2011• [9AP]

Wax, Melvin, S7044 [15NO]

White, Scipio, S2034• [10AP]

Yates, Marcus J., S5001• [17JY]

Younger, Irving, S7044 [15NO]

CASEY, SANDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H656 [29JA]

CASEY, SEAMUS

Remarks in House

Wyoming: tribute to Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award honorees, E252 [5MR]

CASEY, WILLIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1421 [16OC]

CASH, JOHNNY

Bills and resolutions

Johnny Cash Post Office Building, Dyess, AR: designate (see H.R. 5934), H4692 [23MY]

CASH, LLOYDINE AND LEO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1491 [2NO]

CASHE, ALWYN C.

Bills and resolutions

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: change address (see H.R. 7243), H9820 [10DE]

——— designate (see H.R. 4840), H553 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: change address (H.R. 7243), H10082 [11DE]

——— designate (H.R. 4840), H487 [18JA], H3758–H3760 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: change address (H.R. 7243), S7898 [19DE]

——— designate (H.R. 4840), S4807, S4808 [28JN]

Reports filed

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4840), S3951 [14JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4840, Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL, H3758 [7MY]

H.R. 7243, Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL, H10082 [11DE]

CASHELL, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3584 [26AP]

CASILLAS, GREGGORY J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1531 [13MR], H1752 [21MR], E313 [14MR]

CASPER, WY

Remarks in House

Jasmann, Vickie: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming recipient, E576 [1MY]

Wallace, Martha: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E579 [1MY]

CASPILLO, ARIEL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7193 [28NO]

CASS, STAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3584 [26AP]

CASS COUNTY, ND

Remarks in House

Cass County Sheriff’s Office: tribute to National Association of School Resource Officers Model Agency Award recipients, H4763 [5JN]

CASSELMAN, BEN

Articles and editorials

Workers Hardest Hit by Recession Are Joining in Recovery, H9104 [27SE]

CASSIDY, BENJAMIN

Letters

Exempt old vessels operating within inland waterways from fire-retardant materials requirement if structural alterations are made to areas not constructed of fire-retardant materials, H9649 [27NO]

CASSIDY, BILL (a Senator from Louisiana)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4418, S4421, S4436 [26JN], S4645, S4673 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3237 [6JN], S3327, S3345, S3375 [7JN], S3613, S3701 [11JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5700 [16AU], S5725, S5726 [20AU], S5767, S5768, S5777, S5787, S5788 [21AU], S5850, S5851, S5853, S5855, S5861 [22AU], S5901, S5902, S5903 [23AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), S7805, S7822 [18DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5255, S5276, S5300, S5302, S5307 [24JY], S5431 [26JY], S5500 [31JY], S5585 [1AU]

Douglas Fournet Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Lake Charles, LA: designate (S. 3444), S7805, S7820 [18DE]

Drugs: prevent regulatory oversight from disrupting ability of emergency medical personnel to administer certain controlled substances (S. 916), S2881, S2884 [23MY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1473, S1475 [7MR], S1614 [8MR], S1635 [12MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4039, S4046 [19JN], S4283, S4287 [20JN], S4335, S4346, S4347 [21JN]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7797 [18DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1186 [15FE]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S49 [8JA], S6889 [19OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American College of Emergency Physicians (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 723), S7431 [11DE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S6030 [4SE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

CBO: make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring (see S. 1746), S1339 [5MR]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S2725 [16MY]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see S. 2393), S2595 [9MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Crime: provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5107 [19JY]

——— reduce identity fraud (see S. 2498), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2926 [24MY]

——— reauthorize rural business investment program (see S. 3034), S3983 [18JN]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S5619 [15AU]

Dept. of Education: revise amounts of discretionary Federal Pell Grant Program funding (see S. 3423), S6059 [6SE]

——— support coding education (see S. 3122), S4368 [25JN]

Dept. of HHS: clarify requirements for receiving certain grants through the National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory (see S. 2626), S1948 [22MR]

——— finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see S. 3338), S5582 [1AU]

——— include additional covered recipients for transparency reports required of manufacturers of opioids (see S. 3565), S6770 [10OC]

——— provide grants to enable States to carry out activities to reduce administrative costs and burdens in health care (see S. 3434), S6142 [12SE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see S. 2465), S2726 [16MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles (see S. 2836), S2726 [16MY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide documents on oversight of Electronic Health Record Modernization Program to ensure medical records are available electronically and are easily transferrable between medical facilities (see S. 2063), S7357 [6DE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S2793 [21MY]

Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S2219 [17AP]

——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see S. 2635), S2012 [9AP]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S7386 [10DE]

EPA: ensure phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons manufacturing to support next-generation technologies (see S. 2448), S1164 [15FE]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S1791 [19MR]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FDA: increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 3128), S4411 [26JN] (see S. 3628), S7050 [15NO] (see S. 3703), S7275 [4DE]

——— provide assistance for educational facilities impacted by flooding by reducing penalties under the National Flood Insurance Program for buildings not covered by flood insurance (see S. 2547), S1735 [14MR]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1845 [20MR]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see S. 2764), S2992 [5JN]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Health: improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (see S. 3016), S3035 [6JN]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S2725 [16MY]

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: amend (see S. 3388), S5932 [23AU]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S2644 [14MY]

Hurricanes: recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (see S. Res. 650), S6304 [25SE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

——— fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines (see S. 3713), S7510 [12DE]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S1735 [14MR]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see S. 2383), S1339 [5MR]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicare: allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (see S. 1361), S704 [7FE]

——— ensure fairness in hospital payments by establishing a floor for the area wage index applied to certain hospitals (see S. 397), S1244 [27FE]

——— improve home health payment reforms (see S. 3458), S6223 [18SE]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see S. 794), S2553 [8MY]

——— include screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit (see S. 2900), S2835 [22MY]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see S. 2553), S1735 [14MR]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 670), S6732 [9OC]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S7242 [29NO]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see S. Res. 744), S8059 [2JA]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6059 [6SE]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 513), S2725 [16MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 394), S651 [6FE]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see S. Res. 483), S2440 [25AP]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support investigation into killing of protestors, call for negotiations to end political crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see S. Res. 556), S4967 [16JY]

——— oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (see S. 2265), S4843 [9JY]

——— report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S5109 [19JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S4411 [26JN]

Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism, increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see S. 2395), S704 [7FE]

Public Health Service: report on health effects of using new psychoactive substances, including synthetic drugs (see S. 3356), S5759 [21AU]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S549 [29JA]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see S. 379), S2679 [15MY]

——— ensure access to mental health services for children and pregnant women under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 3053), S3760 [12JN]

Taxation: authorize designation of additional taxable vaccines (see S. 3253), S5108 [19JY]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6145 [12SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S2075 [11AP] (see S. 2823), S2680 [15MY]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 3089), S4035 [19JN]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S5067 [18JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S1220 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: exempt State and county payments under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act from sequestration (see S. 2777), S2485 [26AP]

Caddo Lake National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 2947), S2923 [24MY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to lease underused facilities of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see S. 3618), S6964 [14NO]

Dept. of HHS: consider State analysis and sharing of prescription drug monitoring program data in determining prescription drug monitoring program grants to States (see S. 2451), S1219 [26FE]

——— establish a moratorium on new enrollment of disproportionate share hospitals into the 340B discount drug program and require basic data reporting (see S. 2312), S187 [16JA]

——— permit certain disclosures of health information during emergencies, including overdoses (see S. 2676), S2141 [16AP]

——— publish data relative to prevalence of substance use disorders in the Medicaid beneficiary population and treatment of substance use disorders under Medicaid (see S. 2912), S2835 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see S. Res. 611), S5759 [21AU]

Dept. of Justice: require registration of tableting or encapsulating machines to assist law enforcement in identifying counterfeit pill makers (see S. 3281), S5423 [26JY]

Dept. of State: require negotiation of elimination of all foreign subsidies for international postal shipments to the U.S. (see S. 2638), S2040 [10AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans who live a certain distance from a VA organ transplant center to receive care at certain non-departmental facilities (see S. 2473), S1286 [28FE]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (see S. 3737), S7431 [11DE]

Douglas Fournet Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Lake Charles, LA: designate (see S. 3444), S6189 [17SE]

FERC: address insufficient compensation of employees and other personnel (see S. 8), S7132 [27NO]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2075 [11AP]

Medicaid: facilitate access to State prescription drug monitoring programs (see S. 2902), S2835 [22MY]

Medicare: cover opioid treatment program services (see S. 2875), S2773 [17MY]

——— restructure payment adjustment for non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance transports (see S. 3619), S6964 [14NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of services furnished by freestanding emergency centers (see S. 3531), S6388 [28SE]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 680), S6816 [11OC]

National Suicide Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 636), S6224 [18SE]

Postal Service: authorize inspection of certain suspicious packages for illicit materials without a warrant (see S. 2741), S2391 [24AP]

Printing: limit printing of Congressional Record and Senate Calendars (see S. 2673), S2141 [16AP] (see S. 2944), S2878 [23MY]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see S. 3058), S3906 [13JN]

Cloture motions

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411 [26JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2815 [22MY]

Doughty, Terry A.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1307 [1MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6116 [12SE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2372 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]

Self, Tilman E., III: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1305 [1MR]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S850 [9FE], S867 [12FE]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4890 [11JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S49 [8JA]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S537 [29JA]

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), House amendment, S5445 [30JY]

Appropriations: making continuing, S815 [8FE]

Dept. of Education: support coding education (S. 3122), S5910 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior: proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S36 [4JA]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S815 [8FE]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2337 [23AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4889, S4890 [11JY]

Engelhardt, Kurt D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2528 [7MY]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, S4889, S4890 [11JY], S5445 [30JY]

——— reauthorize and improve National Flood Insurance Program, S815 [8FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S815 [8FE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), S3944, S3945 [14JN]

Insurance: allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exchanges, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies, S3284 [7JN]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S6170 [17SE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6018 [4SE]

——— request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6018 [4SE]

National Seersucker Day: observance, S2514 [7MY], S3283 [7JN]

Native Americans: anniversary of recognition of Coushatta Tribe, S4502 [27JN]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2337 [23AP]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S2106 [12AP]

Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S36 [4JA]

Zais, Mitchell M.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Education, S2106 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

Tributes

Conrad, Taylor, S2106 [12AP]

Curtis, Doug, S7576 [13DE]

Davis, Charles, S7576 [13DE]

Hatch, Senator, S7115 [27NO]

McCain, John, S5972 [28AU]

Middleton, Tommy, S7323 [6DE]

Stine, Jackson W., S5001• [17JY]

CASSIDY, JOHN J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7905 [19DE]

CASSIDY, KENNETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E731 [24MY]

CASSIDY, LAURA

Remarks in Senate

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

CASSIDY, RICHARD

Eulogies

Hoff, Philip H., S7237 [29NO]

CASTANO-LUGO, ISABEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H24 [9JA]

CASTER, BRYCE D.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1421 [16OC]

CASTILLA, ANDREA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H766 [5FE]

CASTILLO, GILLIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1172 [24AU]

CASTLE, MASON

Essays

State of the Union, S606 [5FE]

CASTLE, SHAELYNN

Remarks in House

Humble, TX: tribute to Humble Independent School District Mosaic Program, E790 [7JN]

CASTLE ROCK, CO

Remarks in House

Parks and Recreation Dept.: tribute, E989 [10JY]

CASTLE ROCK, WA

Remarks in House

Karnofski, Kim: National Coalition of Classified Education Support Employee Unions Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award recipient, E520 [24AP]

CASTLEBERRY, CARYL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1118 [3AU]

CASTLEMAN, TRINITY

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E984 [10JY]

CASTOR, KATHY (a Representative from Florida)

Appointments

Louise McIntosh Slaughter funeral attendees, H3047 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H132 [10JA]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H6589 [19JY]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H1501 [8MR]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H9092 [26SE]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9420 [5OC]

——— protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H9420 [5OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4871), H625 [22JA]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H733 [30JA]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Business and industry: require all gas stations offering self-service to meet certain accessibility standards for disabled individuals (see H.R. 2965), H4981 [7JN]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9768 [6DE]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H4850 [6JN]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5996), H4775 [5JN]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H9763 [3DE]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H8886 [25SE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H9408 [28SE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7759 [21AU]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9768 [6DE]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see H.R. 6184), H6650 [23JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (see H.R. 5042), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H3064 [9AP]

——— provide for additional programs funded by grants to strengthen health care system response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 7212), H9763 [3DE]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see H.R. 6748), H7941 [7SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H9431 [12OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H1336 [27FE]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H903 [6FE]

——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H5363 [20JN]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8886 [25SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5817 [27JN]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H10270 [17DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish Gateway Communities Improvement Program (see H.R. 5471), H10170 [12DE]

——— modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5753), H9431 [12OC]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4770), H3835 [8MY]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H738 [2FE]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out a pilot program to improve transportation planning (see H.R. 4241), H1699 [19MR]

——— request nominations for and make determinations regarding roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program (see H.R. 5158), H10170 [12DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H1267 [26FE]

——— clarify that caregivers for veterans with serious illnesses are eligible for assistance and support services (see H.R. 1618), H784 [5FE]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H9092 [26SE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H3936 [11MY]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H9460 [30OC]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H9091 [26SE]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see H.R. 6607), H7748 [7AU]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H7871 [5SE]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1516), H3835 [8MY]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (see H.R. 6644), H7759 [21AU]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7748 [7AU]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

Federal agencies and departments: improve reporting about animal testing and alternative test method use by Federal agencies (see H.R. 816), H9574 [20NO]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H677 [29JA]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H3055 [2AP]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1342 [1MR]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H9511 [13NO]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 6649), H9408 [28SE]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

——— require firearm assembly kits to be considered as firearms (see H.R. 1278), H7748 [7AU]

FTC: prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

George W. Whitehurst Federal Building, Fort Myers, FL: designate (see H.R. 6622), H9408 [28SE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H4739 [1JN]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1544 [13MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7735 [31JY]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H7756 [17AU]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H6113 [11JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6304), H6465 [17JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9526 [14NO]

Insurance: improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H4981 [7JN]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9763 [3DE]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 6060), H8886 [25SE]

Medicaid: ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth (see H.R. 4998), H1125 [13FE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 7217), H9767 [6DE]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H1127 [13FE]

——— permit review of certain payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (see H.R. 5985), H9467 [6NO]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H10512 [20DE]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H9449 [26OC]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H3930 [10MY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3445 [18AP]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H9153 [27SE]

National Women Veterans Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 775), H1542 [13MR]

NOAA: establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H8887 [25SE]

——— reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H7871 [5SE]

NRC: ensure State and local communities participate in development of nuclear plant decommissioning plans and require public approval or rejection of such proposed plans (see H.R. 4975), H974 [7FE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see H.R. 914), H1507 [9MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H5286 [19JN]

Political action committees: prohibit conversion of leadership political action committee funds to personal use (see H.R. 593), H737 [2FE]

Political campaigns: limit time for the use of contributions or donations (see H.R. 1723), H737 [2FE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8887 [25SE]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H5987 [3JY]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons (see H. Res. 395), H5581 [22JN]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: designate (see H.R. 4840), H630 [25JA]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 2651), H9152 [27SE]

——— recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1373 [5MR]

Taxation: exclude from gross income compensation of Armed Forces members assigned to special operations forces who serve in support of certain operations combating terrorism (see H.R. 5747), H3928 [10MY]

——— extend certain tax credits relative to electric cars (see H.R. 6274), H10170 [12DE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H9153 [27SE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H5094 [12JN]

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 929), H5225 [15JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H10338 [19DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: authorize grants for graduate medical education partnerships in States with a low ratio of medical residents relative to population (see H.R. 7233), H9819 [10DE]

DEA: report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (see H.R. 6491), H7154 [24JY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H8725 [13SE]

Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 6780), H8169 [12SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (see H.R. 7102), H9459 [30OC]

Political campaigns: require each authorized committee or leadership political action committee of a candidate for Federal office to disburse all funds which remain unexpended after the date of the election (see H.R. 5409), H3046 [23MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: authorize grants for graduate medical education partnerships in States with a low ratio of medical residents relative to population (H.R. 7233), H9820 [10DE]

DEA: report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (H.R. 6491), H7156 [24JY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (H.J. Res. 140), H8727 [13SE]

Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (H.R. 6780), H8171 [12SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (H.R. 7102), H9460 [30OC]

Political campaigns: require each authorized committee or leadership political action committee of a candidate for Federal office to disburse all funds which remain unexpended after the date of the election (H.R. 5409), H3046 [23MR]

Letters

Right To Try Act: several organizations, H4358 [22MY]

Motions

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1464 [7MR]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), H5342 [20JN]

Remarks

Dept. of HHS: establish Military Trauma Team Placement Program and Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program (H.R. 880), H1238 [26FE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), H4353 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6493• [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (H.R. 2002), H29 [9JA]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H5103 [13JN]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), motion to recommit, H1464 [7MR]

——— prohibit EPA Administrator from booking airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, H1464 [7MR]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4358, H4359 [22MY]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, H6493• [18JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5291 [20JN]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), motion to recommit, H5343 [20JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions if the State expands Medicaid, H5343 [20JN]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10048 [11DE]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, H4780 [6JN]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 111), H3475 [24AP]

Tributes

Baldoni, Rudy, E862• [19JN]

Cohen, Barry, E1401• [12OC]

Cooper-Nelson, Joli, E213• [23FE]

Danahy, Paul W., Jr., H3456 [24AP], E509• [23AP]

Stewart, Carolyn House, E209• [23FE]

Walker, Paulette C., E211• [23FE]

Weiner, Bruce, E1354• [2OC]

CASTRO, JOAQUIN (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4578 [22MY], H4680 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H9744 [29NO]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9409 [28SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]

——— render certain military spouses eligible for adjustment of status (see H.R. 5593), H3707 [26AP]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8172 [12SE]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1243), H1543 [13MR]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see H.R. 6888), H9821 [10DE]

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see H. Res. 1029), H7687 [25JY]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

Cambodia: promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law, condemn political violence and human rights violations, and call for respect for freedom of the press, assembly, and speech and electoral reforms (see H. Res. 661), H18 [8JA]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9691 [28NO]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H1544 [13MR]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H3096 [10AP]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to frontline operational components for procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria (see H.R. 5574), H9415 [2OC]

Dept. of Justice: require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H6589 [19JY]

Dept. of Labor: provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (see H.R. 6197), H5580 [22JN]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8739 [20SE]

——— establish Office of Anti-Corruption Relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe (see H.R. 2820), H9152 [27SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8739 [20SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H9449 [26OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits (see H.R. 7288), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 7287), H10169 [12DE]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H7756 [17AU]

Diseases and disorders: recognize importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide (see H. Res. 593), H5287 [19JN]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H6264 [16JY]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H4850 [6JN]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H3316 [13AP]

——— require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H1729 [20MR]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

FDA: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see H.R. 113), H1653 [15MR]

Federal Railroad Administration: provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees (see H.R. 3148), H5094 [12JN]

Firearms: regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H3056 [2AP]

Foreign Service: allow officers to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5167), H1372 [5MR]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H8732 [17SE]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8732 [17SE]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3783 [7MY]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1501 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H10211 [13DE]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 392), H3096 [10AP]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to build a wall along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 7332), H10335 [19DE]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7156 [24JY]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H19 [8JA]

——— condemn 1988 massacre of political prisoners and call for justice for victims (see H. Res. 188), H3097 [10AP]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4777 [5JN]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H7782 [31AU]

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H5649 [25JN]

——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H9415 [2OC]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H8727 [13SE]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H1342 [1MR]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H3441 [18AP]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6465 [17JY]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H3452 [23AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H3783 [7MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H9460 [30OC]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7729 [26JY]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H5154 [13JN]

——— condemn Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s attempt to undermine rule of law and attack U.S. officials, demand access to indicted Russian officials, and refuse to make U.S. officials available for questioning (see H. Res. 1023), H7155 [24JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6464 [17JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H3835 [8MY]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9574 [20NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2911), H1507 [9MR]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5750 [26JN]

Southeast Asia: require a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (see H.R. 6828), H8725 [13SE]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H3887 [9MY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H4982 [7JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Australia: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (see H. Res. 1052), H7920 [6SE]

Dept. of State: establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (see H.R. 4989), H1074 [8FE]

——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see H.R. 5274), H1607 [14MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide process for family members of deceased individuals eligible for burn pit registry to register for such registry on behalf of the deceased individual (see H.R. 6027), H4979 [7JN]

Education: support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see H. Res. 845), H3575 [25AP]

Members of Congress: ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see H.R. 6260), H5973 [28JN]

Russia: impose sanctions against those responsible for chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter (see H.R. 5428), H3059 [5AP]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 858), H3742 [27AP]

Small business: establish small business development centers internationally and promote international commerce (see H.R. 6706), H7870 [5SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of State: establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (H.R. 4989), H1075 [8FE]

——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 5274), H1608 [14MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide process for family members of deceased individuals eligible for burn pit registry to register for such registry on behalf of the deceased individual (H.R. 6027), H4980 [7JN]

Members of Congress: ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (H.R. 6260), H5976 [28JN]

Russia: impose sanctions against those responsible for chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter (H.R. 5428), H3059 [5AP]

Small business: establish small business development centers internationally and promote international commerce (H.R. 6706), H7870 [5SE]

Remarks

Australia: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (H. Res. 1052), H9494 [13NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6492 [18JY]

Dept. of State: establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (H.R. 4989), H6320 [17JY]

——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 5274), H7849 [5SE]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H457, H458, H459, H460, H461, H462 [17JA]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, H6492 [18JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5148 [13JN], H5276, H5277 [19JN]

Tributes

Elsner, Martin, E183• [14FE]

Gonzalez, Antonio, E1719• [20DE]

Nathan, Mara, H557 [19JA]

CASTRO, RAUL

Remarks in Senate

Díaz-Canel, Miguel: selection as President by Cuba’s National Assembly, S2338 [23AP]

CASWELL, ALBERT C.

Poems

‘‘B in Bush, Raising the Bar’’, E488 [17AP]

‘‘Beautiful Mind in Memory of Dr. Charles Krauthammer a Great American Patriot and Journalist and a Life Well Led’’, E917 [26JN]

‘‘Bob Dole! Bob Dole!’’, E989 [10JY]

‘‘Born on the Fourth of July’’, E993 [10JY]

‘‘Dancing Angels’’, E8 [8JA]

‘‘Faith of Our Fathers’’, E833 [13JN]

‘‘First in Freedom’’, E419 [10AP], E468 [16AP]

‘‘Her Golden Years’’, E604 [8MY]

‘‘His Book of Love’’, E216 [26FE]

‘‘It’s God’s Will’’, E65 [18JA]

‘‘Nation’s Tears’’, E718 [23MY]

‘‘Our Tears Are Deep’’, E1613 [6DE]

‘‘Roger That, Staubach, Captain America, Come Back’’, E1039 [19JY]

‘‘There Is Light’’, E22 [10JA]

‘‘With Hearts So Deep, in Honor of the Fallen This Memorial Day’’, E698 [21MY]

‘‘With the Faith of His Fathers’’, E1208 [5SE]

CASWELL, BENJAMIN

Remarks in House

Minnesota: tribute to National Merit Scholarship recipients from 6th Congressional District, H25 [9JA]

CATALÁN, SARA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7691 [26JY], E1081 [26JY]

CATCHER’S UNIVERSITY, LLC

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to 12 and under baseball team, E1138 [10AU]

CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA (organization)

Remarks in House

Lorenzi, Elmer J. (EJ): Catholic Charities of Merced, CA, Harvest of Hope Man of the Year award recipient, E1149 [14AU]

CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S.

Letters

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9252 [28SE]

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Education: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 382), S521 [25JA]

Remarks in Senate

Education: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 382), S526 [25JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 382, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S524 [25JA]

CATHOLICS FOR HOUSING, INC.

Remarks in House

Father Gerard Creedon Housing Award: tribute to recipients, E1542 [20NO]

CATLETT, VA

Remarks in House

Fauquier County, VA: anniversary of Heart’s Delight Baptist Church, E526 [24AP]

CATO INSTITUTE

Articles and editorials

Death of an Open Internet, S1866 [21MR]

House GOP Bill Cuts Legal Immigration by 1.4 Million Over 20 Years, H5486 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions

Las Damas de Blanco (organization): Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty recipient (see S. Res. 511), S2725 [16MY] (see H. Res. 916), H4732 [25MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 511, Las Damas de Blanco (organization) recipient of Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty, S2727 [16MY]

CATSIMATIDIS, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1416 [16OC]

CATZ, SAFRA

Appointments

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, E1518 [13NO]

CAUL, TIQUE LEE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3691 [26AP], E503 [18AP]

CAVUTO, STU

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1035 [19JY]

CAXTON PRINTERS, LTD.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7236 [29NO]

CAYUGA COUNTY, NY

Remarks in House

Chapel House Shelter: anniversary, E161 [8FE]

CAZAYOUX, LILLIAN

Essays

State of the Union, S606 [5FE]

CAZENOVIA, NY

Remarks in House

Critz Farms (business): New York State Agricultural Society Business of the Year Award recipient, H766 [5FE]

CBI ACQUISITIONS LLC

Reports filed

Virgin Islands National Park Retained Use Estate for the Caneel Bay Resort in St. John, VI, Extension: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4731) (H. Rept. 115–1049), H9666 [27NO]

CBS CORP.

Remarks in House

Allegiant Travel Co.: call for investigation following 60 Minutes (television show) segment on safety practices and emergency incidents, H3345 [17AP]

CECIL D. ANDRUS-WHITE CLOUDS WILDERNESS REDESIGNATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4134) (H. Rept. 115–581), H1265 [26FE]

CEDAR FALLS, IA

Remarks in House

Cedar Falls High School: tribute to rocket club, E673 [17MY]

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project in Cedar Rapids, IA, H4833 [6JN]

Kleman, Caleb: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E552 [26AP]

——— U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E494 [18AP]

Nesmith, Mallory M.: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E501 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Corps of Engineers: prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project in Cedar Rapids, IA, S3747 [12JN]

CEILING FAN ENERGY CONSERVATION HARMONIZATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 2030), H1659–H1661 [19MR]

Texts of

S. 2030, provisions, H1659 [19MR]

CELANO, CHARLES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1481 [30OC]

CELAYA, ADOLFO (HARPO)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E462 [13AP]

CELEBRATION, FL

Remarks in Senate

Bisogno, Janet: Osceola County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]

CELIA, JOSEPH J.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5423 [26JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tonga: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5422 [26JY]

CELIZ, CHRISTOPHER A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6634 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5418 [26JY]

CELL, PAUL M.

Letters

First Step Act, S7916 [19DE]

CELLPHIRE, INC.

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8785 [25SE]

CEMETERIES AND FUNERALS related term(s) National Cemeteries

Amendments

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S6773 [10OC]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761, S2762, S2776 [17MY], S2797, S2798, S2799 [21MY], S2837, S2838 [22MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

Articles and editorials

Pearl Harbor Casualty’s Remains Getting a Proper Funeral Ends Lifetime of Wondering for Baton Rouge Family Members, S7354 [6DE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see S. 3523), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6734), H7941 [7SE]

BLM: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery (see S. 2414), S840 [8FE]

Bush, George: authorize printing of commemorative document in memory (see S. Con. Res. 57), S7275 [4DE]

——— authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 56), S7256 [3DE]

Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 7400), H10609 [2JA]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see S. 2372), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4910), H732 [30JA]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 121), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for Veterans Legacy Program (see H.R. 6420), H6557 [18JY]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see S. 2280), S46 [4JA]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H6463 [17JY]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see S. 2881), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5588), H3452 [23AP]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3024), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 5786), H3934 [11MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

McCain, John: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5954 [27AU]

Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (see H.R. 7075), H9438 [19OC]

——— increase penalties for violations of laws protecting Native American remains, funerary and sacred objects, and other cultural artifacts and move enforcement of such laws to BIA (see H.R. 6647), H7734 [31JY]

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 719), S7431 [11DE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2815 [22MY]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Letters

Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3952 [15MY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H3952 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1088 [13FE]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H1088 [13FE]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), E683 [18MY]

——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), E683 [18MY]

Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3754 [7MY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H3754 [7MY]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2865 [23MY]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations, H5720 [26JN], H9046 [26SE]

BLM: promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, NV (H.R. 1107), H387–H392 [16JA]

——— transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery (S. 35), H3951–H3953 [15MY]

Bush, George: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 56), H9760 [3DE]

Dept. of Defense: intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (H. Res. 129), H1087–H1090 [13FE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (H.R. 4910), H3753–H3755 [7MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H3913 [10MY], H4014–H4046 [16MY], H4236 [18MY], H4861 [7JN], H9536 [15NO], E694, E695 [21MY], E804 [8JN]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 121), H4058 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (H.R. 4716), H1450 [7MR]

——— provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, H9799, H9800 [10DE]

——— provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty (H.R. 4335), H3755 [7MY]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), H9794–H9802 [10DE]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (H.R. 6409), H6637 [23JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E832 [13JN], E1281 [24SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

555th Honors Detachment (organization): tribute, E67 [18JA]

Indiana: tribute to Indy Metropolitan Honor Guard, E1489 [2NO]

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.: anniversary, E876 [20JN]

Palm Harbor, FL: tribute to Curlew Hills Memorial Gardens Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial, E1166 [21AU]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute, H3156 [12AP]

Riverside National Cemetery: tribute to University of California, Riverside research grant, H1736 [21MR]

Tamina Cemetery and Community Project CDC (organization): tribute, E947 [28JN]

Wreaths Across America Day: observance, H10086 [11DE], H10340 [20DE]

Yarmouth, MA: tribute to grave marking of Isaac Berry at Woodside Cemetery, E973 [6JY]

Yazoo City, MS: tribute to Scott Memorial Funeral Home, E370 [26MR]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: anniversary of 3d Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) reactivation, S2049 [11AP]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S7897 [19DE]

Bush, George: authorize printing of commemorative document in memory (S. Con. Res. 57), S7298 [4DE]

——— authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 56), S7251 [3DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to staff, S7323 [6DE]

Dept. of Defense: Military Funeral Honors Program funding for Army National Guard State coordinators, S3867 [13JN]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (H.R. 4910), S2942 [24MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S1321 [1MR], S3002, S3003 [6JN], S5118–S5122 [23JY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 121), S2882 [23MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), House amendment, S2761, S2764, S2765 [17MY], S2781 [21MY], S2801, S2806–S2809, S2812, S2815–S2821, S2823–S2827 [22MY], S2843, S2857–S2862, S2864–S2866, S2871 [23MY], S2894, S2909, S2911–S2913 [24MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (S. 1179), S2721 [16MY]

——— provide for a consistent eligibility date for provision of memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable (H.R. 3656), S1320, S1321 [1MR]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), S1321 [1MR], S7896 [19DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (S. 3024), S3395 [11JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

McCain, John: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 43), S5956 [27AU]

Montana: tribute to Korean War veterans, S5262 [24JY]

Veterans Educational Assistance Act: implementation, S7216 [29NO]

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 719), S7436, S7453 [11DE]

Reports filed

Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 35) (H. Rept. 115–626), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5786) (H. Rept. 115–673), H3934 [11MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3024) (S. Rept. 115–269), S3292 [7JN]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 115–409), S7274 [4DE]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 129, Dept. of Defense intensification of efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel, H1087 [13FE]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H.R. 1107, Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, H387–H391 [16JA]

H.R. 4335, Servicemember Family Burial Act, H3755 [7MY]

H.R. 4910, Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act, H3753 [7MY]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

S. 35, Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act, H3951 [15MY]

S. 2248, Dept. of Veterans Affairs provision of headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries, S1321 [1MR]

S. 2248, Veterans Benefits and Transition Act, H9794–H9798 [10DE]

S. 2372, Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act, S1321 [1MR]

S. 3523, Full Military Honors Act, S7897 [19DE]

S. Con. Res. 43, authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services for John McCain, S5956 [27AU], H7773 [28AU]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

S. Con. Res. 56, Architect of the Capitol authorization to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services for George Bush, S7257 [3DE], H9760 [3DE]

S. Con Res. 57, printing of commemorative document in memory of George Bush, S7276 [4DE]

S. Res. 719, Wreaths Across America Day, S7435 [11DE]

CENSUS

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of the Census: adjust discretionary spending limits for appropriations for 2020 decennial census (see S. 2366), S612 [5FE]

——— conduct a survey to determine income and poverty levels in the U.S. in a manner that accounts for the receipt of Federal means-tested benefits (see S. 2450), S1164 [15FE]

——— establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

——— improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5518 [31JY]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

——— prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H732 [30JA]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5359), H1753 [21MR]

——— provide for more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the decennial census (see H.R. 5303), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H3095 [10AP]

——— provide that the penalty for refusing or neglecting to answer a decennial census question shall apply only to the extent necessary to obtain information needed to enumerate the population (see H.R. 7106), H9459 [30OC]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, and strategic importance, recognize importance of Compact of Free Association renegotiation, and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 34), S1244 [27FE] (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1334 [27FE]

——— commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6925 [13NO]

OMB: require Federal agencies to allocate grant funding to States and localities based on the number of U.S. citizens and legal residents as determined under the decennial census (see H.R. 5435), H3059 [5AP]

Postal Service: prohibit closure or consolidation of any postal facility located in a ZIP code with a high rate of population growth (see H.R. 6523), H7686 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (H.R. 4906), E119 [30JA]

Immigration: impact of counting of illegal immigrants in 2020 census on congressional redistricting, H4287 [22MY], H5016–H5018 [8JN], H5497 [21JN]

Reports filed

Dept. of Commerce Transmittal of Documents and Dept. of Justice Letter on Decision To Include a Question on Citizenship in the Decennial Census: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 877) (H. Rept. 115–705), H4728 [24MY]

Nomination of Steven Dillingham To Be Bureau of the Census Director: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6963 [14NO]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 34, commend history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Marshall Islands, recognize importance of Compact of Free Association renegotiation, and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S., S1253 [27FE]

S. Con. Res. 50, commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens of the Marshall Islands and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S., S6929 [13NO]

CENSUS BUREAU see Bureau of the Census

CENTENNIAL, CO

Remarks in House

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, E1656 [12DE]

CENTENNIAL BOLT, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S5614 [15AU]

CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS

Analyses

Community Safety and Security Act, H7933 [7SE]

Letters

Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act, H1631 [15MR]

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H1631 [15MR]

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act, H1631 [15MR]

Improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process, H1164 [14FE]

Stress Test Improvement Act, H1631 [15MR]

Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act, H1631 [15MR]

Press releases

Center for American Progress Applauds the Senate for Passing the First Step Act, H10401 [20DE]

CENTER FOR ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED FOR SELF EMPOWERMENT (CAUSE)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E324 [15MR]

CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E770 [5JN]

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1665 [13DE]

CENTER FOR INSURANCE POLICY AND RESEARCH

Letters

Rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage, S6741 [10OC]

CENTER FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (CLNG)

Letters

Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, H7893 [6SE]

CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST

Letters

Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act, H10426 [20DE]

CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES

Statements

House Republican Tax Proposal Repeats Flaws in 2017 Tax Law, H9173 [28SE]

CENTER TO PREVENT YOUTH VIOLENCE

Bills and resolutions

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5506 [21JN]

Remarks in House

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 125), H5369 [21JN]

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Amendments

Dept. of HHS: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), S7520, S7524, S7525 [12DE], H10278 [19DE]

——— develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2629, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), S7745, S7796 [18DE], H10280 [19DE]

Diseases and disorders: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), S7520, S7526, S7527 [12DE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6148, S6153, S6154 [12SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7806 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]

Dept. of HHS: abolish Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (see H.R. 7051), H9424 [9OC]

——— enhance efforts to address antibiotic resistance (see S. 2469), S1286 [28FE]

——— enhance national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis (see S. 2567), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5794), H3975 [15MY]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 3521), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6931), H9149 [27SE]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see S. 2726), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 6586), H7722 [26JY]

——— provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 5878), H4242 [18MY] (see H.R. 5900), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5423), H3055 [2AP]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (see S. 3657), S7088 [26NO] (see H.R. 6615), H7723 [26JY]

——— reauthorize educational loan repayment program for health professionals who agree to conduct prevention activities as CDC and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry employees (see H.R. 5998), H4775 [5JN]

——— reduce maternal deaths and complications by providing funding to States and hospitals to develop and implement standardized maternal safety best practices and review pregnancy-related deaths and complications (see S. 3392), S5991 [28AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma and liver disease in veterans of the Vietnam era caused by exposure to certain parasites (see H.R. 6637), H7724 [26JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6470), H6648 [23JY]

Diseases and disorders: establish a national registry to track cases of coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) (see S. 3114), S4343 [21JN]

——— recognize value of pre-exposure prophylaxis medication as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV, support research and usage of such medication, and ensure effective HIV prevention outreach (see H. Res. 960), H5648 [25JN]

Drugs: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (see H.R. 5812), H3976 [15MY]

——— develop and disseminate best practice guidelines for using data collected by prescription drug monitoring programs to identify drug diversion and abuse (see H.R. 6608), H7723 [26JY]

——— encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections (see S. 3787), S7926 [19DE]

——— ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 4938), H901 [6FE]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see S. 2700), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5545), H3440 [18AP]

——— provide for systematic data collection, analysis, and epidemiological research on neonatal abstinence syndrome (see S. 2658), S2120 [12AP]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see S. 2579), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5353), H1728 [20MR]

Emergency Response Fund: establish (see S. 3161), S4734 [28JN]

EPA: require notice of chemical-related public health risks, publish list of sites requiring additional review when an exposure risk is determined, and reform chemical review process (see S. 3691), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7189), H9742 [29NO]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

Mental health: authorize pilot program to expand and intensify surveillance of self-harm and suicidal ideation behavior in partnership with State and local public health departments (see H.R. 7103), H9459 [30OC]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (see S. 2349), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4893), H677 [29JA]

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6085), H5151 [13JN]

Tobacco products: include e-cigarettes in smoking bans in schools, clarify that educational assistance can be used for e-cigarette prevention by schools, and authorize studies in e-cigarette use prevention (see S. 3701), S7275 [4DE]

Conference reports

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

Letters

Emergency Federal assistance to address harmful algal blooms in Florida: Senator Nelson, S4833 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]

Dept. of HHS: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), H1238–H1240 [26FE]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), Senate amendment, H10278–H10280 [19DE]

——— develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), Senate amendment, H5572, H5573 [22JN]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), H8893 [26SE]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (H.R. 6586), E1078 [26JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), H10057, H10058 [11DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), Senate amendment, H10280–H10282 [19DE]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence, H1470, H1471 [7MR]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (H.R. 1478), H1621, H1622 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2022, H2025 [22MR], H7803–H7806 [4SE], H8897–H8904, H9040–H9047 [26SE]

Diseases and disorders: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (H.R. 4256), H2031 [22MR], H4762 [5JN], H5161 [14JN]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), H7827 [5SE], H10282–H10286 [19DE]

——— urge gynecologists to use preoperative tissue biopsy methods in order to detect undiagnosed gynecological cancers in women, H3983 [16MY]

Drugs: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (H.R. 5812), H5071–H5074 [12JN]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, H607 [21JA], H2031 [22MR]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (H.R. 4938), H792, H793 [6FE]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (H.R. 5545), H5113 [13JN], H5323 [20JN]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use, H5518 [22JN]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (H.R. 5353), H5059, H5060 [12JN]

Firearms: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (H.R. 1832), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (H.R. 1757), H5520 [22JN]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), H9578 [27NO], H10054–H10057 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]

Dept. of HHS: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), S7524, S7525 [12DE]

——— develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2631 [10MY]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), S7310, S7311 [5DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), S7745 [18DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (S. 3657), S7089 [26NO]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence, S1863 [21MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5671, S5673, S5685 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5735, S5738–S5741, S5751, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5811 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046 [6SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]

Diseases and disorders: combating Ebola virus and other infectious diseases funding, S2891 [24MY]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), S5878, S5879 [23AU], S7526, S7527 [12DE]

——— investigation of potential cancer clusters funding, S5801 [22AU]

Drugs: making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146–S148 [11JA], S280 [18JA], S321 [19JA], S629 [6FE], S812–S815 [8FE], S887 [12FE], S6210 [18SE]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use, S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

Firearms: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (S. 834), S1232 [27FE]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: funding, S5711 [20AU]

Hazardous substances: childhood lead exposure reduction efforts funding, S5801 [22AU]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma, S6174 [17SE]

——— address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (S. 774), S1280 [28FE], S2787 [21MY], S6436 [2OC]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (S. 2349), S2731 [16MY]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6153 [12SE]

Reports filed

Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2076), S7241 [29NO]

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 1222), S5618 [15AU]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS Programs Related to Traumatic Brain Injury and Trauma Research Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education. Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3657), S7241 [29NO]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 382), S2439 [25AP]

Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2349) (S. Rept. 115–238), S2516 [7MY]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act Revision and Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3029), S4843 [9JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]

H.R. 931, Firefighter Cancer Registry Act, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

H.R. 1222, Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act, S7525 [12DE], H1238 [26FE], H10278 [19DE]

H.R. 5353, Eliminating Opioid Related Infectious Diseases Act, H5059 [12JN]

H.R. 5812, Creating Opportunities That Necessitate New and Enhanced Connections That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies (CONNECTIONS) Act, H5071–H5073 [12JN]

H.R. 6615, Dept. of HHS programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research reauthorization, S7745 [18DE], H10057 [11DE], H10280 [19DE]

S. 2076, Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act, S8018 [21DE], H10282 [19DE]

S. 2349, Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act, S2731 [16MY]

S. 3029, Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act revision and extension, S6154 [12SE], H10054 [11DE]

S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: develop a joint action plan to reduce single use drug waste and better manage costs relative to drug vial sizes and drug delivery systems (see H.R. 5867), H4209 [17MY] (see H.R. 6142), H5284 [19JN]

——— make available on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website opioid prescribing guidance for certain Medicare beneficiaries and update such guidance periodically (see H.R. 5777), H3934 [11MY]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

Diseases and disorders: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S703 [7FE] (see H.R. 4957), H973 [7FE]

Drugs: provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (see S. 2769), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5590), H3505 [24AP]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H. Con. Res. 146), H10511 [20DE]

Health care facilities: develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see S. 2828), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6092), H5152 [13JN]

Health care professionals: authorize grants for graduate medical education partnerships in States with a low ratio of medical residents relative to population (see H.R. 7233), H9819 [10DE]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU] (see H.J. Res. 140), H8725 [13SE]

Medicaid: compel manufacturers to correct inaccurate classification data reported to rebate program (see H.R. 5712), H3833 [8MY]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (see S. 3702), S7275 [4DE] (see H.R. 7223), H9767 [6DE]

Medicare: apply secondary payer rules to certain workers’ compensation settlement agreements and qualified set-aside provisions (see S. 3079), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6619), H7723 [26JY]

——— permit review of certain payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (see S. 2690), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5985), H4736 [29MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve access to care for beneficiaries through models tested under Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (see H.R. 6601), H7723 [26JY]

Mental health: provide for testing of clinical psychologist services models (see H.R. 5790), H3975 [15MY]

National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 1133), H9448 [26OC]

Letters

Rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S6741 [10OC]

——— several healthcare organizations, S6740 [10OC]

Remarks in House

Drugs: provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (H.R. 5590), H5247–H5249 [19JN]

Medicaid: prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program, H10050, H10051 [11DE]

Medicare: eliminate cuts to disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments, H895 [6FE]

Mental health: provide for testing of clinical psychologist services models, H5252, H5253 [19JN]

National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day: designate (H. Res. 1133), E1532 [16NO]

Patient and State Stability Fund: establish to give States flexibility in how they provide assistance for health insurance costs (H.R. 4666), H789 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Diseases and disorders: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (S. 2387), S1135 [15FE]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6708–S6710, S6713, S6717–S6719 [9OC], S6736–S6744, S6749, S6755–S6758, S6762, S6767 [10OC], S6779, S6794 [11OC]

Medicaid: prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (S. 3702), S7339 [6DE]

Reports filed

Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5590) (H. Rept. 115–746), H5092 [12JN]

Statements

Short Term Medical Plans: Golden Rule Insurance Co., S6741 [10OC]

Texts of

H.R. 5590, Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act, H5247 [19JN]

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Messages

National Emergency Relative to the Central African Republic: President Trump, S2620 [10MY], H3920 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]

Reports filed

Nomination of Lucy Tamlyn To Be Ambassador to Central African Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

CENTRAL AMERICA

Amendments

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7139, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

Articles and editorials

We Must Cease the Inhumane Practice of Separating Families Apprehended on the Border, H5641 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— take certain actions to end corruption in the Northern Triangle region of Central America, including El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (see H.R. 5501), H3209 [12AP]

El Salvador: adjust immigration status of Salvadoran nationals who were granted or are eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4956), H902 [6FE]

Foreign aid: redirect foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras and target it to fight systemic corruption and address driving causes of illegal immigration into the U.S. (see H. Res. 1092), H9151 [27SE]

Foreign policy: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Guatemala: combat corruption and money laundering through sanctions against those who have undermined the rule of law (see H.R. 7314), H10210 [13DE]

——— express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H5200 [14JN]

Immigration: clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6204), H5580 [22JN]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to implement policy changes in notices terminating temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals (see H.R. 4933), H783 [5FE]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and engage in Central America (H.R. 4796), consideration (see H. Res. 939), H5152 [13JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see S. 2367), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6553), H7721 [26JY]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 981), H5987 [3JY]

——— condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support investigation into killing of protestors, call for negotiations to end political crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see S. Res. 556), S4369 [25JN]

——— report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6683), H7776 [28AU]

OAS: strengthen participation of elected national legislators in activities and reaffirm U.S. support for human rights and anti-corruption initiatives (see S. 3607), S6816 [11OC]

Western Hemisphere: reaffirm importance of preserving free and fair elections and strengthening democratic institutions and reject efforts by Venezuela, Russia, and others to interfere with elections (see H. Res. 843), H3506 [24AP]

Letters

Condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations in Nicaragua: Scott Santarosa, H5158 [14JN]

Messages

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua: President Trump, S7131 [27NO], H9652 [27NO]

Remarks in House

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]

Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act: implementation, H69 [9JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: importance of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H3986 [16MY]

Dept. of State: facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (H.R. 6193), H6055 [11JY]

El Salvador: adjust immigration status of Salvadoran nationals who were granted or are eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 4956), E145 [6FE]

Foreign aid: reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children placed in Federal custody due to immigration status, H5372 [21JN]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, E800 [7JN]

——— U.S. policy, E488 [17AP]

Immigration: allow certain foreign nationals in the U.S. who are in temporary protected status to be adjusted to legal permanent resident status, H5374 [21JN]

——— extend temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H7 [8JA], H29 [9JA], H94 [10JA], H455 [17JA]

——— extend temporary protected status for Central American nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H5639 [25JN]

——— impact of illegal immigration on violent crime, H5497 [21JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered the U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (H.R. 4796), H422 [17JA]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (H.R. 4796), H890 [6FE], H5426, H5430, H5482, H5484 [21JN], H5574 [22JN], H5762 [27JN], H5970 [28JN]

——— reform, H76–H78 [9JA], H480 [18JA]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H6108 [11JY], H9807 [10DE]

Menchú Tum, Rigoberta: University of California, Merced Spendlove Prize recipient, E1497 [6NO]

News media: broadcasting of vulgarity associated with President Trump’s characterization of countries of origin of certain immigrants, H177 [16JA]

Nicaragua: condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations, H5158 [14JN]

——— condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (H. Res. 981), H7171, H7194–H7197 [25JY]

——— human rights violations, H3459 [24AP], H4852 [7JN], H5158 [14JN]

——— oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), H4590 [23MY], H4785 [6JN], H4852 [7JN]

——— oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), Senate amendment, H10077, H10078 [11DE]

Treaties and agreements: impact of NAFTA and CAFTA on U.S. wages and workforce, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5756 [27JN]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, H398 [16JA]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7330–S7332 [6DE]

DEA: address importation of illegal drugs, S4388 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: conduct full review of oversight, staffing, training, medication, and licensing policies at Office of Refugee Resettlement facilities, ensure humane treatment of detainees, and ensure contact between children and parents, S5987, S5988 [28AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: protect information submitted pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 229), S119 [10JA]

Dept. of State: International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala funding, S2963 [4JN]

Foreign policy: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]

Guatemala: condemn removal of International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala officials and other law enforcement officials who have attempted to uphold the rule of law, S8011 [21DE]

——— decision by President Morales to not renew International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala, S6051 [6SE], S7857 [19DE]

——— reaffirm U.S. support, encourage credible and efficient process to select attorney general, and sustain commitment to good governance and accountability, S1448 [7MR]

Immigration: provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America, S957 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

——— reform, S7027–S7029 [15NO]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201, S7205–S7207 [29NO], S7373–S7375, S7377–S7379 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7823, S7827 [19DE], S8022, S8025 [22DE]

——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S., S3964 [18JN]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7143 [27NO]

Reports filed

Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3233), S6495 [3OC]

Small Scale LNG Access Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1981) (S. Rept. 115–248), S2622 [10MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 981, condemn violence against citizens protesting repression in Nicaragua, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators, H7194 [25JY]

H.R. 1918, Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

S. Res. 556, condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support investigation into killing of protestors, call for negotiations to end political crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators in Nicaragua, S4370 [25JN]

CENTRAL AMERICA FAMILY PROTECTION AND REUNIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6193), H6055 [11JY]

CENTRAL AMERICA REFORM AND ENFORCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Texts of

S. 3540, provisions, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

CENTRAL CITY, NE

Essays

Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution: Kate Pipher, S7856 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Pipher, Kate: Nebraska 3d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

Amendments

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6133, H6144, H6145, H6148, H6149, H6150, H6151, H6152, H6153, H6154 [12JY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), consideration (H. Res. 989), H6127 [12JY]

Articles and editorials

CIA’s Pompeo Says Russia and Others Trying To Undermine U.S. Elections, S97 [9JA]

Confirm Mike Pompeo, S2311 [19AP]

U.S. Is No Stranger to Interfering in the Elections of Other Countries (2016), H6268 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE] (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 3153), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6237), H5814 [27JN]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), consideration (see H. Res. 989), H6110 [11JY]

——— prohibit any Federal agency from accessing information on a U.S. citizen without a warrant (see H.R. 6353), H6173 [12JY]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Cloture motions

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2735, S2760 [17MY]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2372 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]

Letters

Intelligence services appropriations: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6130 [12JY]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6130 [12JY]

Lists

Intelligence services appropriations amendments made in order, H6127 [12JY]

Poems

‘‘Our Tears Are Deep,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1613 [6DE]

Remarks in House

Bush, George: tribute (H. Res. 1172), H10082 [11DE], H10202 [13DE], E1647 [11DE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6129–H6154 [12JY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), consideration (H. Res. 989), H6122–H6129 [12JY]

——— create and implement a plan to expand recruitment efforts to rural and underserved regions, H6149, H6150 [12JY]

——— enhance congressional oversight by augmenting existing reporting requirements regarding disciplinary actions, H6154 [12JY]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, H1553 [14MR]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, H9696 [29NO], H10092 [11DE]

Stembridge, J. Warren: CIA Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal recipient, E270 [7MR]

Wisconsin Lao Veterans of America, Inc.: tribute, E1482 [30OC], E1624 [10DE]

Remarks in Senate

Bush, George: tribute (S. Res. 715), S7322 [5DE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

Haspel, Gina: confirmation as CIA Director, S2788 [21MY]

——— nomination to be CIA Director, S1758 [15MR], S2026 [10AP], S2508 [7MY], S2534 [8MY], S2557, S2563, S2578–S2580 [9MY], S2599, S2607–S2609, S2613 [10MY], S2673 [15MY], S2688, S2707, S2717–S2721 [16MY], S2735, S2744, S2748–S2750, S2753–S2761 [17MY]

——— nomination to be CIA Director, unanimous-consent agreement, S2760 [17MY]

——— suitability to be CIA Director relative to role in CIA detention and interrogation program, S2718–S2721 [16MY], S2753–S2759 [17MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations, S5468, S5469 [31JY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3180), S2067 [11AP]

National security: prohibit use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out a weapons strike or other lethal action and transfer authority to conduct such strikes to the Dept. of Defense, S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Pompeo, Mike: confirmation as Sec. of State, S2469 [26AP]

——— nomination to be Sec. of State, S1758 [15MR], S2027 [10AP], S2059 [11AP], S2110 [12AP], S2242, S2248 [18AP], S2290, S2292, S2296, S2297, S2303, S2310, S2311 [19AP], S2333, S2335, S2337 [23AP], S2359, S2360, S2365, S2373, S2380 [24AP], S2399–S2404, S2406–S2412, S2415, S2419–S2424, S2428, S2443, S2444 [25AP], S2447, S2448, S2451–S2461 [26AP]

——— suitability to be Sec. of State relative to response to questions on Presidential authority to activate U.S. Armed Forces on foreign soil, S2110 [12AP]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7118 [27NO], S7147, S7157–S7159, S7161–S7165 [28NO], S7209, S7218, S7229 [29NO]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (S. Res. 595), S5437, S5438 [26JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6237, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 989) (H. Rept. 115–815), H6110 [11JY]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 6237) (H. Rept. 115–805), H5986 [3JY]

——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3153), S4731 [28JN]

——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3153) (S. Rept. 115–298), S4916 [11JY]

Nomination of Gina Haspel To Be CIA Director: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S2724 [16MY]

Statements

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) Report on CIA Detention and Interrogation Program: John McCain (2014), S5983 [28AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 989, consideration of H.R. 6237, intelligence services appropriations, H6122 [12JY]

H. Res. 1172, tribute to George Bush, H10082 [11DE]

S. Res. 595, U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day, S5428 [26JY]

S. Res. 715, tribute to George Bush, S7321 [5DE]

Tributes

Bush, George, S7251, S7257 [3DE], S7259–S7273 [4DE], S7299, S7304, S7308, S7310 [5DE], S7329, S7335, S7344, S7352 [6DE], S7829 [19DE], S7981 [20DE], S8012 [21DE], H9808–H9814 [10DE], H10037 [11DE], E1605 [6DE]

CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA

Remarks in House

Richmond, CA: anniversary of Labor to Labor Dinner, E1270 [20SE]

Sewell, Robert: Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County, CA, AFL–CIO Labor Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1273 [20SE]

CENTRAL MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Remarks in House

Merfeld, Andy: Central Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, H3840 [9MY]

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA DIGITAL LEARNING FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1232 [26FE]

CENTRALIA, IL

Remarks in House

Kaskaskia College: tribute, E452 [12AP]

CENTRE COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Bellefonte, PA: tribute to Centre County 4-H Robotics Club robotics team, H3786 [8MY]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to Military Appreciation Week, H9536 [15NO]

State College, PA: tribute to State College Area Food Bank, H135 [11JA]

CENTREVILLE, VA

Remarks in House

Centreville Immigration Forum: tribute to annual dinner honorees, E1541 [20NO]

CENTRO MATER (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H3989 [16MY]

CERASO, DYLAN

Remarks in House

REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia (organization): tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Barrow County, GA, E1396 [12OC]

CERES, CA

Bills and resolutions

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E209 [23FE]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 6405), H9727 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 6405), S7528 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6405, Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA, H9727 [29NO]

CERNIC, EDWARD J., SR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2316 [19AP]

CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E314 [14MR]

CERTAIN, CRYSTAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1141 [10AU]

CERUS CORP.

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8786 [25SE]

CESAR CHAVEZ DAY

Bills and resolutions

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR] (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 441, tribute to Cesar E. Chavez, S1950 [22MR]

CESCHINI, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5420 [26JY]

CESPEDES-ROSES, DEVEN

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E631 [11MY]

CHABOT, STEVE (a Representative from Ohio)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5984 [3JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H7724 [26JY]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see H.R. 6888), H9821 [10DE]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H4850 [6JN]

Bangladesh: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (see H. Res. 1169), H9767 [6DE]

Bill Harris Post Office, Ashland, OH: designate (see H.R. 5868), H4209 [17MY]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H3928 [10MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H6650 [23JY]

Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H173 [12JA]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H8887 [25SE]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see H.R. 7123), H9510 [13NO]

——— express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H7157 [24JY]

——— impose duties on imported merchandise in an amount equivalent to estimated annual loss of revenue from violations of U.S. intellectual property rights (see H.R. 1048), H975 [7FE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H6042 [10JY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4924), H903 [6FE]

Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H132 [10JA]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H3507 [24AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles (see H.R. 6401), H6463 [17JY]

——— establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H8728 [13SE]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of State: require reports on religious intolerance in Saudi Arabian educational materials (see H.R. 4549), H1127 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans affected by school closures to continue receiving monthly stipends under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 1216), H3064 [9AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H8886 [25SE]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H7689 [25JY]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H5022 [8JN]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (see H.R. 2851), H4981 [7JN]

——— stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1501 [8MR]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H3097 [10AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

EPA: exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H7728 [26JY]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (see H.R. 7279), H10169 [12DE]

FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see H.R. 4682), H1507 [9MR]

Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H132 [10JA]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees and criminalize theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club (see H.R. 3790), H3148 [11AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 61), H4778 [5JN]

Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 7290), H10209 [13DE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H4695 [23MY]

Foreign trade: control export, reexport, and transfer of commodities, software, and technology to protect national security and promote U.S. foreign policy (see H.R. 5040), H3397 [17AP]

FTC: provide for greater transparency in and user control over treatment of data collected by mobile applications and enhance security of such data (see H.R. 6547), H7721 [26JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H4695 [23MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3707 [26AP]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H173 [12JA]

——— ensure coverage for pre-existing conditions and guarantee coverage in individual and group markets contingent on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act repeal (see H.R. 1121), H8171 [12SE]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H903 [6FE]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H5506 [21JN]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9444 [23OC]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H478 [17JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9152 [27SE]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

Insurance: restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H7756 [17AU]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7921 [6SE]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H478 [17JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 4238), H1127 [13FE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3507 [24AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1610 [14MR]

Korea, Republic of: recognize importance of U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance to regional stability and security and reaffirm need to cooperate in applying pressure to peacefully end North Korean nuclear program (see H. Res. 1149), H9763 [3DE]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H7689 [25JY]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H9092 [26SE]

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H7748 [7AU]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H3441 [18AP]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 981), H6042 [10JY]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see H. Res. 1170), H9767 [6DE]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small businesses (see H.R. 5337), H1727 [20MR]

——— exempt certain contracts under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy from periodic inflation adjustments to an acquisition-related dollar threshold (see H.R. 4486), H1442 [6MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H554 [18JA]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H1127 [13FE]

Poland: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1168), H9822 [10DE]

Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency, provide spending information and limits on such programs, and prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see H.R. 2832), H133 [10JA]

Russia: condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H5154 [13JN]

SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]

——— modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (see H.R. 6330), H6175 [12JY]

——— report certain information to Congress and the President (see H.R. 6382), H6465 [17JY]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2899), H554 [18JA]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H6464 [17JY]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

——— recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

Syria: condemn attacks on hospitals and medical personnel, allow humanitarian assistance, and conduct investigation of human rights violations (see H. Res. 632), H1179 [14FE]

——— condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H9822 [10DE]

——— condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 4681), H1217 [16FE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for health insurance premiums for anyone who purchases independent coverage for an individual or family (see H.R. 407), H7728 [26JY]

——— allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see H.R. 4736), H3064 [9AP]

——— make certain bonuses tax free (see H.R. 5012), H1755 [21MR]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H5201 [14JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H8739 [20SE]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H8887 [25SE]

William & Mary: anniversary (see H. Res. 711), H733 [30JA]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see H. Res. 875), H3782 [7MY]

World War II: mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 4044), H3444 [18AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

Crime: eliminate sections of the U.S. Code that over-criminalize activities that should not be crimes (see H.R. 7093), H9448 [26OC]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program and hire retired police officers and veterans as school resource officers (see H.R. 5139), H1340 [1MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify treatment of certain surviving spouses under contracting goals and preferences (see H.R. 5044), H1211 [15FE]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see H.R. 5904), H4582 [22MY]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

Patent and Trademark Office: extend period to set or adjust certain fees (see H.R. 5887), H4283 [21MY]

Patents: amend laws relative to actions for patent infringement (see H.R. 7036), H9419 [5OC]

SBA: strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (see H.R. 4743), H82 [9JA]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), request Senate to return to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 899), H4138 [16MY]

Small business: enact certain laws relating to small business as a new section of the U.S. Code (see H.R. 6389), H6263 [16JY]

——— study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (see H.R. 6758), H8106 [10SE]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Taxation: regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 6978), H9405 [28SE]

Trademarks: clarify that the licensing of a mark, and any control or exercise of control thereof for certain purposes, does not create an employment or principal-agent relationship (see H.R. 6695), H7781 [31AU]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Crime: eliminate sections of the U.S. Code that over-criminalize activities that should not be crimes (H.R. 7093), H9449 [26OC]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program and hire retired police officers and veterans as school resource officers (H.R. 5139), H1341 [1MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify treatment of certain surviving spouses under contracting goals and preferences (H.R. 5044), H1213 [15FE]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 5904), H4583 [22MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: extend period to set or adjust certain fees (H.R. 5887), H4284 [21MY]

Patents: amend laws relative to actions for patent infringement (H.R. 7036), H9420 [5OC]

SBA: strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), H82 [9JA]

Small business: enact certain laws relating to small business as a new section of the U.S. Code (H.R. 6389), H6263 [16JY]

——— study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (H.R. 6758), H8107 [10SE]

Taxation: regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (H.R. 6978), H9407 [28SE]

Trademarks: clarify that the licensing of a mark, and any control or exercise of control thereof for certain purposes, does not create an employment or principal-agent relationship (H.R. 6695), H7782 [31AU]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6982), H9407 [28SE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3151 [12AP]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, Committee on Small Business (House), H4376 [22MY]

Encouraging Small Business Innovators: by, Committee on Small Business (House), H8809 [25SE]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8809 [25SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8809 [25SE]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act: by, Committee on Small Bussiness (House), H8814 [25SE]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8814 [25SE]

Remarks

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), E1103• [27JY]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E731• [24MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3166 [12AP]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1091), H10064 [11DE]

——— condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and call for end to attacks in, and immediate restoration of humanitarian access to, the state of Rakhine (H. Con. Res. 90), H3573 [25AP]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (H. Res. 1091), H10064 [11DE]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), E1102• [27JY]

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, E1078• [26JY]

——— impact of increasing influence in global affairs, H542 [18JA]

——— urge increased pressure on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to end intercontinental ballistic missile development, H543 [18JA]

Cincinnati, OH: inclusion of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, E939• [28JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, H9652 [27NO]

Dept. of Justice: integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), H8817, H8818 [25SE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1561 [14MR]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (H.R. 3320), H58 [9JA]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), Senate amendment, H9652 [27NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify treatment of certain surviving spouses under contracting goals and preferences (H.R. 5044), H4260 [21MY]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (H.R. 2408), H1479 [8MR], E1385• [9OC]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1462 [7MR]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), H10290 [19DE]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H145 [11JA]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1386 [6MR]

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association: revise Federal charter (H.R. 4100), H6620 [23JY]

Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, H3573 [25AP]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H145 [11JA]

International Day of the Girl Child: observance, E1385• [9OC]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (H. Res. 676), H59 [9JA]

Ireland: add to E-3 nonimmigrant visa program (H.R. 7164), H9676, H9678 [28NO]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: observance, H3230 [13AP]

Point of order, H8810 [25SE]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6347), H8803, H8804 [25SE]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), H8802, H8803 [25SE]

——— clarify functions and duties of Office of Advocacy (H.R. 6316), H8804, H8805 [25SE]

——— eliminate inclusion of option years in the award price for sole source contracts (H.R. 6369), H8810, H8811, H8812 [25SE]

——— expand definition of research and development, increase participation in mentor-protege program, and promote use of interagency contracts (H.R. 6368), H8808, H8810 [25SE]

——— expand opportunities available to employee-owned business concerns through loan programs (H.R. 5236), H3810, H3811, H3812 [8MY]

——— extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (S. 3554), H9551 [16NO]

——— improve number of small business investment companies in underlicensed States (H.R. 4111), H3808, H3809 [8MY]

——— improve small business development centers program (H.R. 1702), H3806, H3807, H3808 [8MY]

——— improve women’s business center program (H.R. 1680), H3801, H3805, H3806 [8MY]

——— modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (H.R. 6330), H8805, H8806 [25SE]

——— reauthorize SCORE Association (H.R. 1700), H6028, H6029, H6030 [10JY]

——— report certain information to Congress and the President (H.R. 6382), H8812, H8813 [25SE]

——— require cyber certification for small business development center counselors (H.R. 3170), H3797, H3798, H3799 [8MY]

——— specify what credit is given for certain subcontractors and provide a dispute process for non-payment to subcontractors (H.R. 6367), H8806, H8807, H8808 [25SE]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), H3812, H3814 [8MY], E1013• [16JY]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), request Senate to return to the House of Representatives (H. Res. 899), H4008 [16MY]

SEC: clarify definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law as not applying to events like demo days, H6308 [17JY]

——— increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H6308 [17JY]

Ships and vessels: exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from fire-retardant materials requirement if certain structural alterations are made to areas that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials, H9652 [27NO]

Small business: expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (H.R. 2655), H6030, H6031, H6032 [10JY]

——— expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (S. 791), H8813, H8814, H8815 [25SE]

——— provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (H.R. 4754), H3800, H3801 [8MY]

——— study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (H.R. 6758), H8815, H8816 [25SE]

Syria: anniversary of start of civil war, E328• [15MR]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (H.R. 535), H58 [9JA]

——— observance of National Day, E1344• [28SE]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9168 [28SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3541 [25AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress: Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 115–1079), H10269 [17DE]

Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6382) (H. Rept. 115–944), H8169 [12SE]

Encouraging Small Business Innovators: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6368) (H. Rept. 115–956), H8737 [20SE]

Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6369) (H. Rept. 115–943), H8169 [12SE]

Incentivizing Fairness in Subcontracting Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6367) (H. Rept. 115–942), H8169 [12SE]

Main Street Employee Ownership Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 5236) (H. Rept. 115–645), H3504 [24AP]

Puerto Rico Small Business Contracting Assistance Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 5178) (H. Rept. 115–628), H3094 [10AP]

7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6347) (H. Rept. 115–940), H8169 [12SE]

Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6348) (H. Rept. 115–941), H8169 [12SE]

Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4668) (H. Rept. 115–654), H3574 [25AP]

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6316) (H. Rept. 115–938), H8168 [12SE]

Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3170) (H. Rept. 115–653), H3574 [25AP]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2655) (H. Rept. 115–660), H3746 [1MY]

Small Business Runway Extension Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6330) (H. Rept. 115–939), H8169 [12SE]

Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4743) (H. Rept. 115–655), H3705 [26AP]

Tributes

Balderson, Representative, H7863 [5SE]

Govil, Elina, H1479 [8MR]

Kaptur, Representative, H1596 [14MR]

Luken, Thomas A., H399 [16JA]

Reid, Thomas, Jr., H93 [10JA]

Stowe, Harriet Beecher, H1479 [8MR]

CHABOT, TAMMY

Remarks in Senate

Collier County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

CHACO CULTURAL HERITAGE AREA PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2907), S2835 [22MY]

CHAD, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in Senate

Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

CHAFFEE, ROGER B.

Remarks in House

NASA: tribute to crewmembers lost in disasters, E103 [29JA]

CHAIREZ, CARLOS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E328 [15MR]

CHALAS, MARISOL ALTAGRACIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1567 [28NO]

CHALET, CHERITH NORMAN

Remarks in Senate

UN: nomination to be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative, S6151, S6152 [12SE]

——— nomination to be U.S. Representative for Management and Reform, S6151, S6152 [12SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination To Be U.N. U.S. Representative for Management and Reform: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

CHALFANT, MORGAN

Articles and editorials

Lawmakers Approve ‘Cyber Vulnerability’ Bill, H44 [9JA]

CHALFANT, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1496 [6NO]

CHALFIN, SALLIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E744 [25MY]

CHALLENGER (space shuttle)

Remarks in House

Disasters: anniversary (S. Res. 352), H690 [30JA]

NASA: tribute to crewmembers lost in disasters, E103 [29JA]

CHAMBERLAIN, RYAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1254 [13SE]

CHAMBERLAYNE. EDWARD P.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4944 [12JY]

CHAMBERS, BRADFORD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E955 [29JN]

CHAMBERS, CAROLE

Remarks in House

Business Record (publication): Women of Influence honoree, E1273 [20SE]

CHAMBERS, JULIUS L.

Bills and resolutions

Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office Building, Charlotte, NC: designate (see H.R. 5451), H3094 [10AP]

CHAMBERS, LAWRENCE C.

Remarks in House

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation: Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, E372 [26MR]

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE related term(s) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Letters

Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments: Mary Beth Sewald, Michael Bolognini, and Hugh Anderson, Las Vegas, NV, Metro Chamber of Commerce, H3895 [10MY]

Lists

Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston, VA, Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Certificate of Valor recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Gold Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Certificate of Valor Award recipients, E884 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Lifesaving Award recipients, E885 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Certificate of Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Lifesaving Award recipients, E892 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Merit Award for Valor recipients, E979 [6JY]

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Valorous Unit award recipients, E979 [6JY]

Proclamations

Tribute to Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Harlem Week: Representative Espaillat, E1725 [21DE]

Remarks in House

Agrian, Inc.: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Baker Peterson Franklin Ag Business of the Year award recipient, E1505 [9NO]

Al-Ross Screen Printing and Embroidery (business): West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E197 [15FE]

Anderson, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E480 [17AP]

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.: tribute to Excellence Award recipients, E750 [29MY]

Aycock, Al: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Chairman’s Award recipient, E209 [23FE]

Baker, Fran: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E520 [24AP]

Bandimere, John, Jr.: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]

Beattie, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E481 [17AP]

Bowen, Jacob: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]

Bowen, Joab: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500 [18AP]

Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, E183 [14FE]

Bryan, TX: anniversary of Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce, E1005 [12JY]

Burkholder, Steve: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]

Cabrera, Shajn: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E207 [23FE]

Caine, David: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E398 [5AP]

Clark, Paul: West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E191 [15FE]

Cobb County, GA: tribute to Cobb Chamber of Commerce Leadership Cobb Class of 2018, E312 [14MR]

Danis, Marilyn: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Athena Award recipient, E212 [23FE]

Del Barrio, Fred: Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Man of the Year award recipient, E452 [12AP]

Del Rio, TX: Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recipient of Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce Small Chamber of the Year award, E1168 [21AU]

Denton County, TX: tribute to Denton County Chambers of Commerce, E615 [9MY]

Dominican Republic: tribute to American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic, H3764 [7MY]

Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce: tribute to ‘‘Stars Over Dulles’’ Award recipients, E752 [29MY], E1719 [20DE]

Dunlap, Kit: Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Legacy Award recipient, H7162 [25JY]

East Ellijay, GA: anniversary of Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, E1201 [5SE]

El Paso, TX: El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recipient of U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year award recipient, E361 [22MR]

Ellis, Katie Groke: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E494 [18AP]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E890 [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Valor Award recipients, E884 [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce U.S. Park Police Valor Award recipients, E963 [3JY]

——— tribute to Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce incoming board members, E965 [3JY]

Faust, Cory: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E814 [8JN]

Fayetteville, NC: Fayetteville Fire Dept., A-Shift Rescue 1 recipient of Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award, E940 [28JN]

——— tribute to Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award recipients, E947 [28JN]

Five Star Entertainment (business): Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Mayor’s Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

Foothills Integrated Health Systems (business): West Chamber (organization) Women-Owned Business of the Year Award recipient, E169 [13FE]

Gainesville, GA: tribute to Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce annual award recipients, E842 [14JN]

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary Chamber of Commerce Lakeshore Classic Basketball Invitational, E1534 [16NO]

Greenwalt, Anne and Tyson: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipients, E474 [16AP]

Hall, Harriet: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E522 [24AP]

Haltom City, TX: anniversary of Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce, E129 [2FE]

Hanse, Pete: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1220 [7SE]

Healy, Mac: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Realtor Cup Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

Hougen, Kevin: Denver Business Journal Most Admired Chief/Executive Officer award recipient, E1555 [27NO]

Indian Lake, NY: tribute to Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce, E661 [16MY]

Integrated Wood Components, Inc.: Deposit, NY, Chamber of Commerce Local Business of the Year award recipient, E70 [19JA]

Jefferson Center for Mental Health (organization): West Chamber (organization) Nonprofit of the Year award recipient, E170 [13FE]

Johnson, James: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E482 [17AP]

Kernersville, NC: anniversary of Kernersville Chamber of Commerce, H7783 [4SE]

Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1223 [7SE]

Leonard, Keith: Atlantic, IA, Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E476 [16AP]

Loonan, Judy: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E474 [16AP]

Loudoun County, VA: anniversary of Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, E109 [29JA]

Mallory, Allyson: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E582 [3MY]

Manassas, VA: tribute to Prince William Chamber of Commerce Manassas Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E977 [6JY]

Marcussen, Anita: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award recipient, E483 [17AP]

Marino, Bill: West Chamber (organization) Steve Burkholder Diamond Legacy Award recipient, E172 [13FE]

Martinez, Alyssa: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award recipient, E499 [18AP]

Milburn, Steve and Debbie: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Business of the Year Award recipients, E211 [23FE]

Minuteman Press (business): West Chamber (organization) Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E176 [13FE]

Nambo Guam Ltd.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Business Laureate honoree, E728 [24MY]

Nicole McCabe Design (business): West Chamber (organization) Minority-Owned Business of the Year Award recipient, E174 [13FE]

Noer, Vic: Bedford, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1195 [4SE]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Distinguished Service Award recipients, E1324 [27SE]

——— tribute to Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E988 [10JY]

Pekin, IL: anniversary of Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, E1446 [23OC]

Peverill, Todd: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E807 [8JN]

Piasecki, Wendy: West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E195 [15FE]

Plano, TX: Plano Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, H7093 [24JY]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Investigative Merit Award recipients, E966 [3JY]

——— tribute to Prince William Chamber of Commerce Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E979 [6JY]

Ramos Law (company): West Chamber (organization) Medium Business of the Year award recipient, E171 [13FE]

Reasoner, John: Creston, IA, Youth of the Year award recipient, E199 [16FE]

Reston, VA: tribute to Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882 [21JN]

——— tribute to Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Chamber Excellence Award recipients, E976 [6JY]

Rim of the World Historical Society: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year award recipient, E402 [5AP]

Rivas, Gina: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E487 [17AP]

Roanoke, TX: anniversary of Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce, E143 [6FE]

Rodgers, Gavin: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Junior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E811 [8JN]

Round Rock, TX: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1063 [25JY]

Ryan, Tamara: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E584 [3MY]

Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, E129 [2FE]

Serrato, Gary: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E1506 [9NO]

Shea, Marybeth: Norwell, MA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E677 [17MY]

Shell Fab and Design (business): West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member of the Year award recipient, E198 [15FE]

Smethills, Diane: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E583 [3MY]

Snow Valley Mountain Resort, LLC: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E393 [5AP]

Steenbergen, Dale: Wyoming Chamber of Commerce Chamber Director of the Year Award recipient, E1307 [26SE]

Tallman, Donald: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E526 [24AP]

Toccoa, GA: tribute to Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E1205 [5SE]

Toon, James: Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award recipient, E944 [28JN]

Tyson, Henry: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Young Professional of the Year Award recipient, E213 [23FE]

Webber, Barbara: Greater Watertown, NY-North Country Chamber of Commerce Athena Award recipient, E1196 [4SE]

Weppner, Linda: Greater Cheyenne, WY, Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Award recipient, E90 [22JA]

West, Brandon D.: Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipient, E975 [6JY]

West Seneca, NY: West Seneca Youth Theatre recipient of West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Community Service Organization of the Year Award, E194 [15FE]

Wood, Elaine: Traverse City, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E54 [17JA]

World Civility Day: observance, E394 [5AP]

Yard House (company): West Chamber (organization) Large Business of the Year Award recipient, E180 [13FE]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, E1742 [31DE]

Zammer, Bill and Linda: Mashpee, MA, Chamber of Commerce Citizens of the Year award recipients, E722 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

Hampton, Ted: Knox County, KY, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, S2003 [9AP]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, S4033 [19JN]

Shore, Grace: Macomb County, MI, Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame inductee, S5829 [22AU]

CHAMPAGNE-COX, JONATHAN

Remarks in House

Bensalem, PA: tribute to Bensalem High School industrial design class students for building a snow sled for the blind, H3161 [12AP]

CHAMPAIGN, IL

Remarks in House

Silgan Closures (company): Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Illinois Sustainable Award recipient, E70 [19JA]

CHAMPIONING AMERICAN BUSINESS THROUGH DIPLOMACY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7153), H9568 [16NO]

CHAMPLIN, MN

Remarks in House

Champlin Park High School: tribute to girls’ volleyball team, H9658 [27NO]

CHAMPS, IESHIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E672 [17MY]

CHANDLER, AZ

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of Alexander W. Conrad, H5185 [14JN]

CHANDLER, DYLAN C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1700 [20DE]

CHANEY, MALL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1052 [24JY], E1068 [25JY]

CHANEY, MATTHEW

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1290 [25SE]

CHANGE ORDER TRANSPARENCY FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4754), H3800, H3801 [8MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4754, provisions, H3800 [8MY]

CHANTILLY, VA

Remarks in House

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Fairfax County, VA, Alumnae Chapter, E747 [29MY]

Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce: tribute to ‘‘Stars Over Dulles’’ Award recipients, E752 [29MY], E1719 [20DE]

CHANTRY, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10503 [20DE]

CHAO, JASON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E575 [1MY]

CHAPA, ENDERCIO, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1623 [10DE]

CHAPARALA, LAKSHMI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E263 [6MR]

CHAPLIN, CHICHESTER

Remarks in House

Nacogdoches, TX: anniversary of Fredonian Rebellion, E1714 [20DE]

CHAPMAN, DUANE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1716 [20DE]

CHAPMAN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Leominster, MA: anniversary of Johnny Appleseed Arts and Cultural Festival, E1251 [13SE]

CHAPMAN, JOHN A.

Remarks in Senate

Medal of Honor: recipient, S5799 [22AU]

CHAPMAN, ROBERT F.

Obituaries

Columbia (SC) State, E625 [10MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E625 [10MY]

CHARACTER, CARL J.

Proclamations

Tribute to Carl J. Character: Representative Fudge, E1194 [4SE]

CHARIEZ, TONI

Remarks in House

Jefferson Awards Foundation: National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E579 [1MY]

CHARITABLE CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM INTEGRITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2436), S1164 [15FE]

Texts of

S. 2436, provisions, S1166 [15FE]

CHARITIES related term(s) Nonprofit Organizations; Tax-Exempt Organizations

Bills and resolutions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: provide regulatory relief to charitable organizations that provide housing assistance (see S. 3731), S7357 [6DE] (see H.R. 5953), H4728 [24MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 2787), S2485 [26AP]

GSA: transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution (see H.R. 6407), H6463 [17JY]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6277 [24SE] (see H.J. Res. 145), H10210 [13DE]

——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H737 [2FE]

——— require disclosure of notifications of intent to operate under section 501(c)(4) as social welfare organizations devoted exclusively to charitable, educational, or recreational purposes (see H.R. 7308), H10210 [13DE]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 612), S5831 [22AU]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Con. Res. 134), H7920 [6SE]

Postal Service: authorize veterans service organizations to solicit donations at post offices before and after Federal holidays (see S. 3187), S4875 [10JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential Inaugural Committees to disclose all committee expenditures, restrict use of funds raised to official inaugural activities, and mandate surplus funds are donated to charity (see H.R. 5008), H1126 [13FE]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 696), S7051 [15NO]

Staub, Daniel J. (Rusty): tribute (see H. Res. 874), H3782 [7MY]

Stephens, Don and Deyon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2714), S2321 [19AP]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of families of slain or injured victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL (see S. 2632), S2012 [9AP] (see H.R. 5382), H2040 [22MR]

——— allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see S. 2603), S1947 [22MR]

——— allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions (see H.R. 5771), H3929 [10MY]

——— allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and make additional contributions to the Stop Homelessness Fund (see H.R. 5045), H1211 [15FE]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 3317, 3332), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6037), H4979 [7JN] (see H.R. 6460), H6588 [19JY] (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— equalize charitable mileage rate with business travel rate (see H.R. 5662), H3741 [27AP]

——— establish a new status for certain tax-exempt organizations with administrative expenses not exceeding a certain percentage of contributions (see H.R. 6397), H6462 [17JY]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H1341 [1MR]

——— exclude bequests to certain exempt organizations from the value of taxable estates (see H.R. 6329), H6041 [10JY]

——— limit amount of certain qualified conservation contributions (see S. 2436), S1164 [15FE]

——— provide deduction for certain charity care provided by physicians (see H.R. 5856), H4138 [16MY]

——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to certain organizations for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 6661), H7750 [10AU]

——— provide for flexible giving accounts (see H.R. 6616), H7723 [26JY]

——— require electronic filing of annual returns of exempt organizations and provide for making such returns available for public inspection (see H.R. 5443), H3094 [10AP]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6900), H9088 [26SE]

World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 679), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1113), H9414 [2OC]

Cost Estimates

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H40 [9JA]

Letters

IRS rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns: David J. Kautter, IRS, S6381 [28SE]

——— Senator Wyden, Committee on Finance (Senate), S6380 [28SE]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Robert B. Goldberg, Jewish Federations of North America, H39 [9JA]

Motions

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (S.J. Res. 64), S7412 [11DE]

Remarks in House

Afya Foundation: anniversary, E1742 [31DE]

American Red Cross: anniversary of Red Cross South Florida Region, H655 [29JA]

Congress: tribute to congressional baseball game, H5223 [15JN]

——— tribute to congressional women’s softball game, H5345, H5346 [20JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: provide regulatory relief to charitable organizations that provide housing assistance, H6311 [17JY]

——— provide regulatory relief to charitable organizations that provide housing assistance (H.R. 5953), H6005–H6007 [10JY]

Crowley, Representative: Bronx County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) honoree, E1740 [31DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (H.R. 1486), H38–H40 [9JA]

Fannie’s Nest, Inc.: tribute, E236 [27FE]

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5798 [27JN]

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association: revise Federal charter (H.R. 4100), H6618–H6620 [23JY], E1069 [25JY]

Georgia (State): tribute to contributions to Georgia Mountain Food Bank, E988 [10JY]

#GivingTuesday: observance, H9657 [27NO]

IRS: issue guidance to more clearly define political activity for 501(c)(4) organizations, H6533, H6534 [18JY]

——— modify rule prohibiting tax-exempt organizations from engaging in political activity, H10475 [20DE]

——— require disclosure of notifications of intent to operate under section 501(c)(4) as social welfare organizations devoted exclusively to charitable, educational, or recreational purposes (H.R. 7308), E1671 [13DE]

Jackson Electric Membership Corp.: tribute to Operation Round Up program, E1203 [5SE]

Less Cancer (organization): tribute to ‘‘Split the Mitt’’ Bike Ride, E852 [15JN]

Lorenzi, Elmer J. (EJ): Catholic Charities of Merced, CA, Harvest of Hope Man of the Year award recipient, E1149 [14AU]

Makefield Women’s Association: tribute, H3983 [16MY]

Nonprofit organizations: clarify that organizations can accept donated mortgage appraisals (H.R. 2255), H647–H650 [29JA]

O’Hanlon, Ray: Bronx County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) honoree, E1741 [31DE]

One Family One Restaurant (organization): tribute to America Break Bread campaign, H1737 [21MR]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1183 [15FE], H1645 [15MR]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: oppose reduction in premiums paid by certain cooperative and small employer pension plans, E1723 [21DE]

Rotary Club of South Hall County, Inc.: tribute to Awesome 80’s 5K Race to benefit local charities, E1397 [12OC]

Salvation Army: anniversary of Chattanooga, TN, chapter, H9098 [27SE]

——— anniversary of Newark, NJ, chapter, H3764 [7MY]

Sears, Jeff: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Monsignor Farrell chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E217 [26FE]

Shapiro, Geri: Volunteer New York! (organization) Legacy Award recipient, E512 [23AP]

Shaughnessy, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Paul ‘‘Hook’’ O’Malley chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E216 [26FE]

Souderton, PA: tribute to Souderton Area School District students for annual food drive and quarter collection, H4782 [6JN]

Taxation: eliminate school voucher State tax credit loophole by limiting the double benefit of charitable contributions (H.R. 4269), E1081 [26JY]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 5153), H7168 [25JY]

——— exempt certain tax-exempt organizations from requirement to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns, H6273 [17JY]

——— require electronic filing of annual returns of exempt organizations and provide for making such returns available for public inspection (H.R. 5443), H3371, H3372 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (S.J. Res. 64), S6380–S6382 [28SE], S7412, S7421 [11DE], S7456, S7458–S7465, S7472–S7474 [12DE]

——— impact of proposed rule limiting the type of charitable contributions that are deductible on Federal taxes on programs providing State tax credits for donations to State-approved funds, S6123 [12SE]

——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns, S6131, S6132 [12SE]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 612), S6103 [6SE]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 696), S7062 [15NO]

Taxation: exempt certain tax-exempt organizations from requirement to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns, S4973 [17JY], S5335 [25JY]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria (S. 1892), S5803 [22AU], S5888 [23AU]

Reports filed

Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams (BUILD) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5953) (H. Rept. 115–806), H6040 [10JY]

Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2255) (H. Rept. 115–528), H676 [29JA]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 115–495), H81 [9JA]

Texts of

H.R. 1486, Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act, H38 [9JA]

H.R. 2255, Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME) Act, H647 [29JA]

H.R. 4100, Foundation of the Federal Bar Association charter revision, H6618 [23JY]

H.R. 5443, require electronic filing of annual tax returns of exempt organizations and provide for making such returns available for public inspection, H3371 [17AP]

H.R. 5953, Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams (BUILD) Act, H6005 [10JY]

S. 2436, Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act, S1166 [15FE]

S. 2714, award Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, S2323 [19AP]

S. 3187, Restoring Access, Improving Service To Enable Veterans Engaging To Fundraise (RAISE VET FUND) Act, S4876 [10JY]

S. Con. Res. 45, National Day of Service and Remembrance, S6062 [6SE]

S. Res. 612, National Child Awareness Month, S5833 [22AU]

S. Res. 679, World Food Day, S6824 [11OC]

S. Res. 696, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S7058 [15NO]

CHARLES, JACQUELINE

Remarks in House

Columbia University: Maria Moors Cabot Prize recipient, E1717 [20DE]

CHARLES, JAMES

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S43 [4JA]

CHARLES, RENEE

Letters

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, H4756 [5JN]

CHARLES, SAM

Articles and editorials

4-Block Radius on the West Side Is at the Heart of Chicago’s Opioid Epidemic, H5169 [14JN]

CHARLES, TYLER

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E632 [11MY]

CHARLESTON, SC

Letters

Tribute to Grover C. Fewox: D.M. Agnew, Naval Weapons Station Charleston, SC, H9098 [27SE]

Remarks in House

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H93 [10JA]

Remarks in Senate

Callie’s Biscuits (business): tribute, S2548 [8MY]

Crime: anniversary of shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S3868 [13JN]

Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S3868 [13JN]

Reports filed

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Park Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1459) (S. Rept. 115–295), S4916 [11JY]

CHARLESTON, WV

Bills and resolutions

University of Charleston: tribute to men’s soccer team (see S. Res. 380), S468 [23JA]

Remarks in House

West Virginia: 2d Congressional District internship program for individuals in long-term substance abuse recovery program to meet requirements of obtaining job readiness skills, H5186 [14JN]

Remarks in Senate

University of Charleston: tribute to men’s soccer team (S. Res. 380), S475 [23JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 380, tribute to University of Charleston men’s soccer team, S470 [23JA]

CHARLESTON (SC) POST AND COURIER

Articles and editorials

Kavanaugh the Right Choice (excerpt), H6198 [16JY]

Obituaries

Bourne, John E., Jr., E58 [18JA]

Tate, Vernon R., E145 [6FE]

CHARLESTON (WV) GAZETTE-MAIL

Articles and editorials

With Self-Serving Pruitt at EPA, Trump Is Building a Swamp, S2094 [12AP]

CHARLOTTE, MI

Remarks in House

Jenkins, Andrew: Dept. of Justice Congressional Badge of Bravery recipient, H3159 [12AP]

CHARLOTTE, NC

Bills and resolutions

Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 5451), H3094 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1587 [30NO]

North Carolina: anniversary of Centralina Council of Governments, E1589 [30NO]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3500 [24AP]

University of North Carolina at Charlotte: tribute to men’s rugby team, E898 [22JN]

——— tribute to participation of marching band in D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France, E781 [6JN]

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Mongiardini, Lynn: Charlotte County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Remarks in House

Captain Humayun Khan Post Office: designate (H.R. 3184), H9726 [29NO]

Hate groups: condemn violence in Charlottesville, VA, and urge the President to denounce and disavow support from such groups, E126 [2FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to race relations, H5366 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

Captain Humayun Khan Post Office: designate (H.R. 3184), S7529 [12DE]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism, S2472 [26AP]

Texts of

H.R. 3184, Captain Humayun Khan Post Office, Charlottesville, VA, H9726 [29NO]

CHARLTON, KATHY

Articles and editorials

Battle Over Accusations Goes on as Kavanaugh Nomination Advances, S6671 [5OC]

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA

Remarks in House

Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team: tribute, H3729 [27AP]

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Remarks in House

Salvation Army: anniversary of Chattanooga, TN, chapter, H9098 [27SE]

CHAUCA, FLAVIO

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2690 [16MY]

CHAUDHARY, SAJID

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4690 [23MY]

CHAVARRIA, DENISE

Remarks in House

New Mexico: tribute to Pueblo Pottery Mug project artist participants, E1418 [16OC]

CHAVEZ, BELEN T.

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E737 [25MY]

CHAVEZ, CESAR E.

Bills and resolutions

National Border Control Day: designate (see H. Res. 791), H1728 [20MR]

Tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR] (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Remarks in House

Eastern Michigan University: observance of César Chávez Day of Celebration, E418 [10AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 441, tribute, S1950 [22MR]

CHAVEZ, MARCO

Remarks in House

Tribute, H632 [29JA]

CHAVEZ, MICHELLE

Remarks in House

Tote Project (organization): tribute, E812 [8JN]

CHAVEZ, SONYA K.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S2827 [22MY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2622 [10MY]

CHAWLA, KALPANA

Remarks in House

NASA: tribute to crewmembers lost in disasters, E103 [29JA]

CHEATHAM COUNTY, TN

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: provide for conveyance of certain property in Cheatham County, TN (see H.R. 5703), H3833 [8MY]

CHEATWOOD, JON

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7448 [11DE]

CHEBOYGAN COUNTY, MI

Remarks in House

Eno, Susan: Michigan Bankers Association Banker of the Year award recipient, E464 [13AP]

CHEMICAL ASSESSMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY]

CHEMICAL WEAPONS related term(s) Weapons

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: establish National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies (see H.R. 6201), H5580 [22JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program grants may be used to prepare high-risk State and local governments against weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 5399), H2041 [22MR]

——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (see H.R. 6198), H5580 [22JN] (see H.R. 7213), H9763 [3DE]

Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H901 [6FE]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense and sovereignty over Golan Heights to assure security from attack and hold Syria accountable for killing civilians and use of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 732), S7657 [17DE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see S. Res. 442), S1948 [22MR] (see H. Res. 786), H1652 [15MR]

——— impose sanctions against those responsible for chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter (see H.R. 5428), H3059 [5AP]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H9758 [30NO]

Letters

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security, H8116 [12SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies establishment: Marcie Roth, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (organization), H8782 [25SE]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787 [25SE]

——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]

——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788 [25SE]

——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]

——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785 [25SE]

——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785 [25SE]

——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784 [25SE]

——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783 [25SE]

——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788 [25SE]

——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786 [25SE]

——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781 [25SE]

——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]

——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782 [25SE]

——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]

——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785 [25SE]

——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]

——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782 [25SE]

——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786 [25SE]

——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788 [25SE]

——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784 [25SE]

——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, H3354–H3356 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759–H8789 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 6198), H8113–H8117 [12SE]

——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), H9804–H9806 [10DE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, H2030 [22MR]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (H. Res. 786), H1645 [15MR]

Syria: alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3084 [10AP], H3130 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], E416 [10AP]

——— condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (H. Res. 1165), H10070–H10073 [11DE]

——— U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3320 [16AP], H3352, H3355 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, S2314 [19AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), S7822 [18DE]

Russia: impose sanctions for enabling Syria to use chemical weapons against the Syrian population, S2229 [18AP]

Syria: U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, S2131 [16AP], S2198 [17AP], S2313 [19AP]

Reports filed

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6198) (H. Rept. 115–923), H7940 [7SE]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 1165, condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria, H10070 [11DE]

H.R. 6198, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H8113–H8115 [12SE]

H.R. 6378, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8759–H8775 [25SE]

H.R. 7213, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H9804–H9806 [10DE]

H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]

S. Res. 442, condemn Russian chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship, S1951 [22MR]

S. Res. 732, support Israel’s right of self-defense and sovereignty over Golan Heights to assure security from attack and hold Syria accountable for killing civilians and use of weapons of mass destruction, S7657 [17DE]

CHEMICALS

Amendments

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419, S1482 [7MR]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5212, H5215, H5216, H5217, H5218 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

DEA: deem drugs or other substances that act as opioid mu receptor antagonists to be in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 5298), H1651 [15MR]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5671), H3746 [1MY]

Dept. of HHS: conduct programs to address usage of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl (see S. 3500), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 5580), H3451 [23AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish joint task force to integrate border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering U.S. (see S. 2864), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5762), H3929 [10MY]

——— extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 7188), H9742 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see S. 3405), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6992), H9405 [28SE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see S. 2763), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5871), H4209 [17MY]

Dept. of Transportation: reinstate requirements pertaining to electronically controlled pneumatic brake systems on high-hazard flammable unit trains (see H.R. 7076), H9438 [19OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a registry to ensure Armed Forces members who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on military installations receive information on such exposure (see S. 2719), S2321 [19AP] (see H.R. 5921), H4583 [22MY]

——— extend authority to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent (see S. 3507), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6941), H9150 [27SE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3529), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6993), H9405 [28SE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents stationed at Wurtsmith AFB, MI, and exposed to volatile organic compounds and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3528), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6994), H9405 [28SE]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H553 [18JA]

——— provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits (see H.R. 7288), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 7287), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide health, rehabilitation, and monetary benefits to children with spina bifida whose parents were exposed to herbicides while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 3175), S4734 [28JN]

——— provide process for family members of deceased individuals eligible for burn pit registry to register for such registry on behalf of the deceased individual (see H.R. 6027), H4979 [7JN]

——— remove manifestation period needed for presumption of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to herbicides (see S. 3355), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6566), H7721 [26JY]

——— take actions necessary to ensure that certain individuals may update the burn pit registry with a registered individual’s cause of death (see H.R. 6959), H9151 [27SE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: submit report on open burn pits (see H.R. 5920), H4583 [22MY]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see H.R. 6047), H4980 [7JN]

——— include fentanyl analogues under schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 4922), H782 [5FE]

——— stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

——— withhold assistance from countries that do not monitor or prosecute production or distribution of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs or do not require registration of tableting and encapsulating machines (see S. 3463), S6223 [18SE]

Ecology and environment: improve disclosure of pesticide and personal care product ingredients and ventilation in salons, establish employee training on salon hazards, and research effects of personal care products (see S. 2722), S2321 [19AP]

EPA: cancel registration of all uses of organophosphate pesticides (see H.R. 6631), H7724 [26JY]

——— direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY] (see H.R. 6468), H6648 [23JY]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin (see H.R. 7078), H9438 [19OC]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal for drinking water and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate (see H.R. 6705), H7870 [5SE]

——— require notice of chemical-related public health risks, publish list of sites requiring additional review when an exposure risk is determined, and reform chemical review process (see S. 3691), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7189), H9742 [29NO]

——— review and revise as necessary emissions standards for sources of ethylene oxides (see H.R. 7168), H9573 [20NO]

——— revise ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities (see S. 3671), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7179), H9690 [28NO]

——— study State efforts to regulate certain uses of nitrous oxide (see H.R. 7007), H9406 [28SE]

——— study the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water (see H.R. 5548), H3440 [18AP]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (see H.R. 5752), H3928 [10MY]

——— ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (see S. 3155), S4733 [28JN]

——— ensure safety of cosmetics (see H.R. 6903), H9089 [26SE]

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see S. 3381), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 6835), H8731 [17SE]

Hazardous substances: require OSHA and EPA to update refinery and chemical plant safety regulations (see H. Con. Res. 147), H10511 [20DE]

Latex Allergy Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1114), H9414 [2OC]

National Chemistry Week: designate (see S. Res. 721), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 1129), H9439 [19OC]

Pesticides: require pre- and post-application reporting of, and establish buffer zones for, restricted use pesticides, and prohibit use of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos (see S. 3764), S7790 [18DE]

Power resources: re-establish certain hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure rules, standards for well construction, and waste management rules (see H.R. 6768), H8107 [10SE]

Product safety: require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see S. 3019), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6022), H4848 [6JN]

Public Health Service: report on health effects of using new psychoactive substances, including synthetic drugs (see S. 3356), S5759 [21AU]

Science: provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S3760 [12JN] (see H.R. 5788), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

U.S. Geological Survey: perform a nationwide survey of perfluorinated compounds (see S. 3382), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 7284), H10169 [12DE]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: establish penalties for causing environmental damage while cultivating marijuana or other controlled substances on Federal lands or trespassing on private property (see H.R. 7018), H9414 [2OC]

Cost Estimates

Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act (H.R. 5762): CBO, E962 [3JY]

Letters

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association and Chris Jahn, Fertilizer Institute, S7224 [29NO]

——— John Boling, Institute of Makers of Explosives, S7225 [29NO]

——— several organizations, S7224 [29NO]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: several organizations, H1485 [8MR]

Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5167 [14JN]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5167 [14JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5167 [14JN]

Motions

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1487 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: conduct education and outreach campaign to veterans exposed to open burn pits and who are eligible to enroll in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, H4566 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— ensure sufficient funding to address drinking water contaminated with perfluorinated chemicals near the former Wurtsmith AFB, MI, H4972, H4973 [7JN]

——— open air burn pits research funding, H5796–H5798 [27JN]

——— study feasibility of phasing out use of open burn pits, H4565 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (H.R. 5671), H5798 [27JN]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, H4933 [7JN]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (H.R. 431), H1358 [5MR]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), H8235–H8239 [13SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish joint task force to integrate border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering U.S. (H.R. 5762), H5267–H5269 [19JN], E870 [20JN]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (H.R. 2142), E870 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry educational outreach funding, H4974 [7JN]

——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry funding, H4976, H4977 [7JN]

——— establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (H.R. 1279), H1604 [14MR]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era, H5617 [25JN]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea, E916 [26JN]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5001 [8JN], H5099 [13JN], H5204–H5221 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

——— define what constitutes a controlled substance analogue, clarify temporary import and distribution controls of certain synthetic drugs, and ensure Federal researchers can continue controlled substance research, H5215, H5216 [15JN]

——— improve ability to address synthetic opioid epidemic (H.R. 1781), H544 [18JA]

——— specify the factors used to determine whether a controlled substance analogue is intended for human consumption, H5218–H5220 [15JN]

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1480–H1489 [8MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), motion to recommit, H1487 [8MR]

——— prevent certain chemical byproducts from electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy from being released into the air and water, H1487 [8MR]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin (H.R. 7078), E1426 [19OC]

——— Superfund Enforcement program funding, H6382, H6453, H6454 [17JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186 [14FE]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (H.R. 5752), H5117–H5119 [13JN]

FEMA: clarify that hazard mitigation funding can be used to remove standing burned trees and replacing water systems that have been burned and caused contamination, H3715 [27AP]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: prohibit imposition of civil penalties against Postal Service for acceptance of opioid shipments lacking advance electronic data, H5170 [14JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, H5515 [22JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H5001 [8JN], H5163–H5172 [14JN], E901 [22JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: restore jurisdication over Federal sentencing guidelines relative to synthetic drug offenses, H5216, H5217 [15JN]

Veterans: address effects of veterans exposed to burn pits, H3690 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

China: agreement to designate fentanyl as a controlled substance and make export of such drugs subject to maximum penalty under Chinese law, S7341–S7343 [6DE]

——— noncompliance with international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), S4357 [25JN]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419–S1423, S1431 [7MR], S1833 [20MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S., S6436 [2OC]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (H.R. 2142), S148 [11JA]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (S. 708), S2753 [17MY]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), S7224–S7227 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), unanimous-consent request, S7225, S7227 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (S. 2763), S2554 [8MY], S2753 [17MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence funding to investigate illicit trade of synthetic opioids originating from the People’s Republic of China, S5351 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (S. 2038), S5262 [24JY]

Drugs: improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues, S6473 [3OC]

FAA: allow airports the option of using fluorine-free foam for combating fires, S6430 [2OC]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (S. 3155), S4737 [28JN]

National Chemistry Week: designate (S. Res. 721), S7453 [11DE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Frances H. Arnold for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

——— recognition of George P. Smith for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

——— recognition of Gregory P. Winter for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

Russia: address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, assistance to pro-democracy groups, and international law enforcement, S6762–S6766 [10OC]

States: allow regulations on use of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid from firefighting foam, S2194, S2197 [17AP]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, S6127 [12SE], S6169 [17SE], S6469, S6489 [3OC]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), S3945–S3947 [14JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6468) (H. Rept. 115–1101), H10586 [21DE]

Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5762) (H. Rept. 115–755), H5199 [14JN]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3405) (S. Rept. 115–384), S7088 [26NO]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 115–514), H172 [12JA]

Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5788) (H. Rept. 115–722), H5020 [8JN]

Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2851) (H. Rept. 115–713), H5020 [8JN]

Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances (SALTS) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 207), S4035 [19JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 762, consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1451 [7MR]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5107 [13JN]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act, H5107 [13JN]

H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, H1481 [8MR]

H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5212–H5215 [15JN]

H.R. 5752, Stop Illicit Drug Importation Act, H5117 [13JN]

H.R. 5762, Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act, H5267 [19JN]

H.R. 5788, Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, H5164–H5166 [14JN]

S. 97, Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, S1419–S1421 [7MR], H8235–H8237 [13SE]

S. 3671, EPA revision of ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities, S7192 [28NO]

S. Res. 721, National Chemistry Week, S7436 [11DE]

CHEMUDUPATY, PRANAV

Remarks in House

Tribute, E633 [11MY]

CHEN, SI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1016 [16JY]

CHENEY, CAROLYN MORROW

Remarks in House

Tribute, E177 [13FE]

CHENEY, DELIA M.

Remarks in Senate

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S2829 [22MY]

CHENEY, LIZ (a Representative from Wyoming)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4204 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4614 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H173 [12JA]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 681), H3707 [26AP]

Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (see H. Res. 1010), H6649 [23JY]

Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (see H. Res. 1007), H6649 [23JY]

BLM: clarify that permits are not required for oil and gas activities conducted on non-Federal surface estate to access subsurface mineral estate that is less than 50 percent federally owned (see H.R. 6107), H5199 [14JN]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 4311), H1374 [5MR]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 5013), H1177 [14FE]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see H.R. 5171), H3343 [16AP]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5201 [14JN]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5201 [14JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5154 [13JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H1342 [1MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1543 [13MR]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7689 [25JY]

EPA: clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see H.R. 3128), H7754 [14AU]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

——— make changes relative to water quality certification (see H.R. 6889), H8884 [25SE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H82 [9JA]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H4210 [17MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H9439 [19OC]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7689 [25JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9436 [16OC]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7921 [6SE]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H552 [18JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H4140 [16MY]

Marine Corps: recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (see H. Res. 994), H6263 [16JY]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H9431 [12OC]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H9449 [26OC]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H1342 [1MR]

Navy: recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (see H. Res. 998), H6263 [16JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H7728 [26JY]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see H. Res. 712), H624 [22JA]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1543 [13MR]

Society of the First Infantry Division: authorize addition of names of First Infantry Division members killed in action to First Division Monument on White House Grounds (see H.R. 5424), H3931 [10MY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1543 [13MR]

Taxation: allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see H.R. 5270), H4139 [16MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: modernize funding of wildlife conservation (see H.R. 2591), H3835 [8MY]

Wildfires: protect communities (see H.R. 7315), H10210 [13DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1543 [13MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (see H. Res. 694), H403 [16JA]

Committee on Natural Resources (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 719), H732 [30JA]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN] (see H. Res. 964), H5747 [26JN]

——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (see H. Res. 983), H5990 [6JY] (see H. Res. 995), H6263 [16JY]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (see H. Res. 1049), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 714), H676 [29JA]

Dept. of State: limit funds to extend New START Treaty contingent upon Russia’s reduction of nuclear weapons stockpile and inclusion of new systems (see H.R. 7180), H9690 [28NO]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize recovery of cost of processing administrative protests for oil and gas lease sales, applications for permits to drill, and right of way applications by issuing filing fees for such protests (see H.R. 6087), H5152 [13JN]

——— protect and ensure multiple use and public access to public lands in Wyoming per request of respective counties (see H.R. 6939), H9150 [27SE]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (see H. Res. 965), H5748 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

House of Representatives: adjournment, consideration (see H. Res. 964), H5747 [26JN]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period (see H. Res. 964), H5747 [26JN]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during January district work period (see H. Res. 694), H403 [16JA]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), consideration (see H. Res. 1049), H7824 [4SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision (see H.R. 6877), H8884 [25SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of State: limit funds to extend New START Treaty contingent upon Russia’s reduction of nuclear weapons stockpile and inclusion of new systems (H.R. 7180), H9691 [28NO]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize recovery of cost of processing administrative protests for oil and gas lease sales, applications for permits to drill, and right of way applications by issuing filing fees for such protests (H.R. 6087), H5153 [13JN]

——— protect and ensure multiple use and public access to public lands in Wyoming per request of respective counties (H.R. 6939), H9152 [27SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision (H.R. 6877), H8885 [25SE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H494, H496, H498, H500, H502 [18JA]

Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (H. Res. 1010), H7647, H7648, H7649 [25JY]

Appropriations: legislative process, H7837 [5SE]

——— making continuing, H498, H502 [18JA], H597 [20JA]

Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (H. Res. 1007), H7650, H7651 [25JY]

Chariez, Toni: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E579• [1MY]

Cheyenne, WY: anniversary of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, E606• [8MY]

Committee on Natural Resources (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 719), H690 [30JA]

Congress: printing in Congressional Record of remarks made by former Members of Congress during reception honoring them, unanimous-consent agreement, H5668 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4204, H4205 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 908), H4598 [23MY]

——— express that lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security (H. Res. 1009), H7645, H7646 [25JY]

——— laser scaling technologies for boost-phase intercontinental ballistic missile defense funding, H5789 [27JN]

——— making appropriations, H498 [18JA], H690, H693, H695, H696 [30JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5789 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668, H5669, H5671, H5672 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 964), H5759, H5761, H5762, H5764, H5765 [27JN]

——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (H. Res. 995), H6285, H6288, H6289 [17JY]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7834, H7835, H7837 [5SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 714), H690, H693, H695, H696 [30JA]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451, H1452 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451, H1452 [7MR]

Fawcett, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199• [16FE]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (H. Res. 682), H106 [10JA]

Firearms: gun control, H1456 [7MR]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668, H5669, H5671, H5672 [26JN]

Forest Service: make vacant grazing allotments available to certain grazing permit holders, H4204, H4205 [17MY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H597 [20JA]

Green River, WY: recognize anniversary and historical significance of arrival of Transcontinental Railroad, E1355• [2OC]

House of Representatives: adjournment, consideration (H. Res. 964), H5759 [27JN]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period (H. Res. 964), H5759 [27JN]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during January district work period (H. Res. 694), H494 [18JA]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H597 [20JA]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H597 [20JA]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H695 [30JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668, H5672 [26JN]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H106 [10JA]

Jasmann, Vickie: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming recipient, E576• [1MY]

Johnson, LeRoy: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E578• [1MY]

Marine Corps: recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (H. Res. 994), H6286, H6293, H6294 [17JY]

McKelvey, Tasha: Civil Air Patrol Spaatz Award recipient, E257• [5MR]

McPhee, Ron and Katherine: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Wyoming-Colorado Chapter Outstanding Volunteers of the Year award recipients, E88• [22JA]

Miller, Tyler: SBA Wyoming Business Person of the Year award recipient, E603• [8MY]

National security: space-based ballistic missile defense technology funding, H5789 [27JN]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7834, H7837 [5SE]

Navy: recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (H. Res. 998), H6286, H6289, H6291, H6292 [17JY]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, H691 [30JA]

Steenbergen, Dale: Wyoming Chamber of Commerce Chamber Director of the Year Award recipient, E1307• [26SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H7648 [25JY]

Vickery, Garret: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199• [16FE]

Wallace, Martha: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E579• [1MY]

Weppner, Linda: Greater Cheyenne, WY, Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Award recipient, E90• [22JA]

Wyoming: tribute to Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award honorees, E252• [5MR]

Wyoming State Society of the DAR: tribute, E682• [18MY]

Reports filed

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Independence Day District Work Period and Consideration of Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 964) (H. Rept. 115–785), H5747 [26JN]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During January District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 965) (H. Rept. 115–786), H5748 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1049) (H. Rept. 115–919), H7824 [4SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 964) (H. Rept. 115–785), H5747 [26JN]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 695, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 714) (H. Rept. 115–537), H676 [29JA]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Tributes

Brittain, Ken and Kay, E359• [22MR]

Bulvin, Velma, E1007• [12JY]

Cheney, Richard B., H689 [30JA]

Cosner, Leah, E113• [30JA]

Hahn, Phyllis, E23• [10JA]

Hansen, Don, E683• [18MY]

Hubka, Joe and Shirley, E599• [8MY]

Joannides, Jennie, E174• [13FE]

Jones, Marvin E., E51• [17JA]

Kunesh, Howard and Joan, E254• [5MR]

Lake, Jim and Jean, E255• [5MR]

Leslie, Mildred, E348• [20MR]

Lindahl, Peter and Joanne, E489• [17AP]

Mathis, Don and Betty Jo, E225• [27FE]

Rawlings, Chic and Billie, E259• [5MR]

Scarlett, Maggie, H4861 [7JN]

Smith, Rada, E179• [13FE]

Strahan, William, E349• [20MR]

Trujillo, Kelly and Merry, E226• [27FE]

Walker, Roma, E831• [13JN]

Ward, Jay, E227• [27FE]

Yearick, Roger and Sid, E51• [17JA]

Yinger, Eugene and Ruth Ann, E25• [10JA]

CHENEY, RICHARD B. (a former Vice President of the United States)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, H689 [30JA]

CHER (entertainer)

Addresses

Kennedy Center Honors: John J. Sullivan, S7910 [19DE]

CHERINO, MARY

Remarks in House

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Albuquerque High School Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) team, E781 [6JN]

CHERRY, BOB AND DEB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1527 [15NO]

CHERRY POINT, NC

Remarks in Senate

Mississippi: anniversary of military transport plane crash, S4943 [12JY]

CHERS RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC:

Remarks in House

Mugshots Grill & Bar restaurants: anniversary, H127 [10JA]

CHERUBINI, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1151 [14AU]

CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to Chesapeake City Little League girls’ softball team, E1097 [26JY]

CHESIMARD, JOANNE

Bills and resolutions

Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 391), S613 [5FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 391, extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S., S614 [5FE]

CHESNA, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1582 [29NO]

CHESTERTON, IN

Remarks in House

Izaak Walton League: anniversary of Porter County Chapter, E1451 [26OC]

CHESTNUT, JACOB J.

Remarks in House

Capitol Building and Grounds: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7106 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S2533 [8MY], S5227, S5228 [24JY], S5352 [25JY]

CHEW, MARK, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E517 [24AP]

CHEYENNE, WY

Bills and resolutions

Women: recognize centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, designate Salt Lake City, UT, as western center of commemoration, and commend Better Days 2020 (see H. Res. 1105), H9406 [28SE]

Remarks in House

Chariez, Toni: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E579 [1MY]

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church: anniversary, E606 [8MY]

Weppner, Linda: Greater Cheyenne, WY, Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Award recipient, E90 [22JA]

CHEYNEY, PA

Bills and resolutions

Cheyney University: anniversary of NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship (see H. Res. 771), H1542 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Cheyney University: anniversary of NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship, E217 [26FE]

CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY

Bills and resolutions

Sports: anniversary of NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship (see H. Res. 771), H1542 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Sports: anniversary of NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship, E217 [26FE]

CHICAGO, IL

Articles and editorials

4-Block Radius on the West Side Is at the Heart of Chicago’s Opioid Epidemic, H5169 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions

Crime: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 720), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 1171), H9767 [6DE]

Mikita, Stan: tribute (see H. Res. 1128), H9436 [16OC]

Lists

Honor Flight Chicago (organization) honorees, E784 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Dunbar Vocational Career Academy: tribute to partnership with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134 to form construction trades program, H5970 [28JN]

Firearms: gun control, E1135 [7AU]

Honor Flight Chicago (organization): tribute, E610 [9MY], E784 [6JN], E1235, E1238 [12SE]

Loyola University Chicago: tribute to men’s basketball team, H3213 [13AP]

O’Hare International Airport: expansion plans, H1249 [26FE]

Perinar, Gary: AFL–CIO George Meany Award recipient, E1595 [3DE]

St. Cajetan Parish: anniversary, E229 [27FE]

St. Richard Parish: anniversary, E1454 [26OC]

St. Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church: anniversary, E1496 [6NO]

Temple Sholom: anniversary, E674 [17MY]

Wentworth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center: call for investigation, H5204 [15JN]

WTTW–TV (Chicago, IL): anniversary of ‘‘Chicago Tonight—The Week in Review’’ television series, E35 [11JA]

Remarks in Senate

Black History Month: observance, S1279 [28FE]

Chicago HEAL (Hospital Engagement, Action, and Leadership) Initiative: tribute, S6436 [2OC]

Crime: condemn shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S7148 [28NO]

——— express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 720), S7453 [11DE]

Disasters: express condolences to victims of Little Village neighborhood house fire, S5951 [27AU]

Lincoln Park Zoo: anniversary, S5909 [23AU]

Special Olympics: anniversary, S5504 [31JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 720, express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, IL, S7436 [11DE]

CHICAGO, IL, REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS

Remarks in House

Perinar, Gary: AFL–CIO George Meany Award recipient, E1595 [3DE]

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS (hockey team)

Bills and resolutions

Mikita, Stan: tribute (see H. Res. 1128), H9436 [16OC]

CHICAGO (IL) SUN-TIMES

Articles and editorials

4-Block Radius on the West Side Is at the Heart of Chicago’s Opioid Epidemic, H5169 [14JN]

CHICO, CA

Remarks in House

Pleasant Valley High School: tribute to boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, H3130 [11AP]

CHIEFLAND, FL

Remarks in House

Griner, Lynetta Usher: Florida Farm Bureau Federation Florida Farmer of the Year award recipient, H7710 [26JY], E1065 [25JY]

CHIEN, STEVE

Appointments

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, E1517 [13NO]

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: ensure that child protective services systems do not permit separation of children from parents on the basis of poverty (see H.R. 6233), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: include an act of unregulated custody transfer or ‘‘rehoming’’ in the definition of child abuse and neglect (see S. 3173), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6115), H5200 [14JN]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H4284 [21MY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (H.R. 5890), H5125–H5127 [13JN], H5156, H5158 [14JN]

Funding, H5126 [13JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5890, Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act, H5125 [13JN]

CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACT

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: promote child care and early learning (H.R. 3773), H1736 [21MR], H7883 [6SE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HHS: promote child care and early learning (S. 1806), S675 [7FE]

CHILD CARE AWARE OF AMERICA (organization)

Letters

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters reauthorization, H8786 [25SE]

CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1349 [28SE]

CHILD CARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3773), H1736 [21MR], H7883 [6SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1806), S675 [7FE]

CHILD GUN ACCESS PREVENTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5941), H4762 [5JN]

CHILD NUTRITION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 2787), S2485 [26AP]

——— establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer for children program under the National School Lunch Program (see S. 3268), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6516), H7686 [25JY]

——— improve child nutrition in tribal areas (see S. 2409), S840 [8FE] (see H.R. 4967), H974 [7FE]

——— provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6132), H5283 [19JN]

——— require that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are used to purchase foods eligible for purchase under the WIC program (see H.R. 6394), H6462 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (H.R. 6132), H5227 [19JN]

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 2152), S471 [23JA], H9371 [28SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 2152), H9369–H9373 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2152), S471–S475 [23JA], S7252–S7254 [3DE]

——— House amendment, S7065, S7066 [15NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2152), S187 [16JA]

Texts of

S. 2152, provisions, S473–S475 [23JA], H9369, H9371–H9373 [28SE]

CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Crime: expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (see H.R. 6847), H8737 [20SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: take appropriate actions to ensure that an illegal alien sex offender is in removal proceedings or has been ordered removed, and is required to register as a sex offender (see H.R. 6595), H7722 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Crime: expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (H.R. 6847), H8839–H8844 [25SE], E1306 [26SE]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Sex Offender Management Assistance Program and U.S. Marshals Service program providing Federal assistance for violations of sex offender registration requirements, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6847, Preventing Child Exploitation Act, H8839–H8841 [25SE]

CHILD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 695), S627, S656 [6FE], S709 [7FE], S7826, S7827, S7933, S7934, S7935, S7936 [19DE], H699, H700 [30JA], H10485, H10486 [20DE]

——— consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1183), H10482 [20DE]

——— consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 714), H697 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 695): consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1183), H10509 [20DE]

——— consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 714), H676 [29JA]

Cloture motions

Enact (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S7826, S7827 [19DE], S8007 [21DE], H700 [30JA], H10486 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 695): consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1183), H10477–H10483 [20DE]

——— consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 714), H690–H698 [30JA]

——— Senate amendment, H10485–H10500, H10501, H10506 [20DE]

——— Senate amendments, H685, H698–H725 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 695): House amendment, S565 [30JA], S601 [5FE], S626, S627, S630 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S794 [8FE], S7823, S7826–S7828, S7845, S7891, S7898, S7905 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8007, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE], S8047 [27DE], S8051 [2JA]

——— motion to proceed, S8005–S8007 [21DE]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S7829, S7899 [19DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 695, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1183) (H. Rept. 115–1090), H10509 [20DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 695, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 714) (H. Rept. 115–537), H676 [29JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 714, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 695, provisions, H690 [30JA]

H. Res. 1183, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 695, provisions, H10477 [20DE]

CHILD SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST (organization)

Resolutions by organizations

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: Board of Directors, E991 [10JY]

CHILD TAX CREDIT FOR PREGNANT MOMS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2420), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5006), H1126 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 2420, provisions, S908 [13FE]

CHILD USA (organization)

Letters

Protecting Young Victims From Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, H640 [29JA]

CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (CWLA)

Letters

Protecting Young Victims From Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, H639 [29JA]

CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVORSHIP, TREATMENT, ACCESS, AND RESEARCH (CHILDHOOD CANCER STAR) ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 292), S1975 [22MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 292), H4349–H4355 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 292), S1975–S1977 [22MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 292), S1629 [12MR]

Texts of

S. 292, provisions, S1975–S1977 [22MR], H4350–H4352 [22MY]

CHILDPROOF AMERICA (organization)

Remarks in House

Crime: tribute to efforts to promote public awareness of human trafficking, E656 [15MY]

CHILDREN AND MEDIA RESEARCH ADVANCEMENT (CAMRA) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3286), S5423 [26JY]

CHILDREN AND YOUTH related term(s) Education; Families and Domestic Relations; Schools; Toys

Addresses

Gun Control: Allie Ingalls, E550 [26AP]

——— Bella Bhimani, E624 [10MY]

——— Benjamin Douglas, E706 [22MY]

——— Caitlyn Dempsey, E650 [15MY]

——— Danilo Lopez, E726 [24MY]

——— Deanne Haenke, E554 [26AP]

——— Isabella Bosrock, E661 [16MY]

——— Luna Aguilar, E697 [21MY]

Gun control: Matt Post (excerpt), H1735 [21MR]

Gun Control: Mia Paone, E670 [17MY]

——— Nile Burch, E686 [18MY]

——— Raniya Madhi, E715 [23MY]

——— Rosa Bilston, E943 [28JN]

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H503 [18JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1795 [19MR], S1865 [21MR], H1301, H1302, H1304 [27FE]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1280 [27FE]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), S8030, S8036 [22DE]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (S. 3170), S6358 [27SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7945, S7949 [19DE], H10424 [20DE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), S1975 [22MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2730, S2731 [16MY], H4793 [6JN]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627, S656 [6FE], S709 [7FE], S7826, S7827, S7933, S7934, S7935, S7936 [19DE], H699, H700 [30JA], H10485, H10486 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1183), H10482 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 714), H697 [30JA]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), S471 [23JA], H9371 [28SE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S7438, S7449, S7450 [11DE]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H9391 [28SE]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365 [6DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 796), H1765 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), S1968 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1291 [28FE], S1919, S1920, S1956, S1960 [22MR], H1769 [22MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7600 [13DE], S7628, S7629 [17DE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S1968, S1972, S1973 [22MR]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7616, S7624 [13DE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6063 [6SE], S6193 [17SE], H5522, H5560, H5561, H5562, H5564, H5565, H5566 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5302 [20JN]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (S. 1091), S1977 [22MR]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9386 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9377 [28SE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7438 [11DE], H10175 [13DE]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S6360 [27SE]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (S. 2432), S8000 [20DE]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (S. Res. 424), S7139, S7142 [27NO]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6148, S6153, S6154 [12SE]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7600 [13DE], S7631, S7636 [17DE], H10539 [21DE]

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor victims of shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL, S1136 [15FE], H1247 [26FE]

Appointments

Commission on Native Children, H4246 [21MY]

Commission on Social Impact Partnerships, H4735 [29MY], H5984 [3JY]

Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

House of Representatives Child Care Center Advisory Board, H9445 [26OC]

Articles and editorials

All of Us Must Help Beat the Scourge of Human Trafficking. Here’s What You Can Do, H1300 [27FE]

Ashland Welcomes Winning Technology Students With Parade, S5714 [20AU]

Children on the Border, E944 [28JN]

DACA = Dems Against Common Americans, E98 [25JA]

Dear Dads—Your Daughters Told Me About Their Assaults. This Is Why They Never Told You (excerpt), S6686 [5OC]

Death of an Open Internet, S1866 [21MR]

Don’t Kid Yourself, Sex Slaves Are All Around Us—And You May Know Some of Them, H1299 [27FE]

Gulf Breeze High School Science Teacher Chosen as Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year, S519 [25JA]

House GOP Bill Cuts Legal Immigration by 1.4 Million Over 20 Years, H5486 [21JN]

Houston ISD Schools With Most Displaced Students After Hurricane Harvey, H827 [6FE]

How Do You Rescue Women Forced To Walk the Streets at Night? It’s Not Easy, H1300 [27FE]

Koch Network Raps Trump, Won’t Support House Immigration Bills, H5446 [21JN]

Late-Term Abortion Was the Right Choice for Me, S534 [29JA]

Laura Bush—Separating Children From Their Parents at the Border ‘Breaks My Heart’, S4250 [19JN]

Looming Crisis in Health Care, E157 [7FE]

Once Sold for Sex, She Now Helps Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking, H1300 [27FE]

Pentagon Asked To Make Room for 20,000 Migrant Children on Military Bases, H5444 [21JN]

Police—‘Every 16-Year Old Girl in Fresno’ Has Been Targeted by Sex Trade Recruiters, H1300 [27FE]

President Trump Seems To Be Saying More and More Things That Aren’t True (excerpt), H5300 [20JN]

Seminole Announces Three Teacher-of-the-Year Finalists, S519 [25JA]

Separating Families at the Border Will Multiply Child Trauma, S1156 [15FE]

She Was a Hospital Worker. He Sold Her for Sex Before, During and After Her Shifts, H1300 [27FE]

Stop Breaking Up Families at the Border, S3962 [18JN]

To Break the Cycle of Children Sold for Sex, the Legal System Is Trying Something New, H1300 [27FE]

Toledo Celebrates Rogers Girls Basketball State Champions, H3868 [9MY]

Torn From Immigrant Parents, 8-Month-Old Baby Lands in Michigan, H5488 [21JN]

Trump Finds Unlikely Culprit in School Shootings—Obama Discipline Policies, H1564 [14MR]

Trump Retreats on Separating Families, but Thousands Will Remain Apart, S4300 [20JN]

Trump’s Family Separation Order Does Nothing for Families He Already Broke Up, S4299 [20JN]

U.S. Centers Force Migrant Children To Take Drugs—Lawsuit, H5441 [21JN]

We Must Cease the Inhumane Practice of Separating Families Apprehended on the Border, H5641 [25JN]

Youngest Migrants Held in ‘‘Tender Age’’ Shelters, S4262 [20JN]

Your Tax Dollars Help Starve Children, S7483–S7485 [12DE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H581 [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (see H. Res. 694), H403 [16JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 2326), S348 [19JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 710), S7191 [28NO]

Armed Forces: expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (see S. 2457), S1243 [27FE]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (see S. 2379), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 5125), H1333 [27FE]

——— improve Junior ROTC programs and authorize an expansion of their presence in low-income, rural, and underserved areas (see S. 2867), S2724 [16MY]

——— provide for military installation multidisciplinary teams on child abuse and domestic violence and require a program on nurse home visits to reduce child abuse and improve safe childcare among military families (see S. 2846), S2678 [15MY]

Arts and humanities: recognize magic as a rare and valuable art form and national treasure (see H. Res. 698), H478 [17JA]

BIA: establish a demonstration program regarding background checks for certain employees (see S. 3755), S7586 [13DE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]

Budget: require that Federal children’s programs be separately displayed and analyzed in the President’s budget (see S. 3075), S3951 [14JN]

Bureau of Prisons: improve treatment of Federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents (see H.R. 5575), H3441 [18AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1501 [8MR]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 382), S521 [25JA]

CBO: study and report on impact of legislation on spending on children (see S. 3074), S3951 [14JN]

CDC: provide for systematic data collection, analysis, and epidemiological research on neonatal abstinence syndrome (see S. 2658), S2120 [12AP]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Citizenship: interpret 14th Amendment to the Constitution to disapprove birthright citizenship, pursue legislative action to end such practices, and support Presidential directives on interpreting such amendment (see H. Res. 1143), H9510 [13NO]

——— provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see S. 2522), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5233), H1501 [8MR]

Commission on Securing Our Nation’s Children: establish (see H.R. 5380), H2040 [22MR]

Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 396), S704 [7FE]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 3509), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6862), H8742 [24SE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see S. 3616), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (see H. Res. 748), H1265 [26FE]

——— authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age (see H.R. 6011), H4776 [5JN]

——— clarify that using drugs to cause a person to engage in a commercial sex act constitutes coercion and using drugs to provide or obtain the labor or services of a person constitutes forced labor (see S. 2429), S967 [14FE] (see H.R. 5027), H1178 [14FE]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (see S. 3306), S5517 [31JY]

——— expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (see H.R. 6847), H8737 [20SE]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (see S. 3170), S4734 [28JN]

——— prohibit traveling interstate or causing another to travel interstate for purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 7381), H10510 [20DE]

——— prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

——— strengthen protections for child trafficking victims testifying against human traffickers (see S. 3597), S6816 [11OC]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 5640), H3706 [26AP]

——— establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals under National School Lunch Program (see S. 3637), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7161), H9568 [16NO]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— improve child nutrition in tribal areas (see S. 2409), S840 [8FE] (see H.R. 4967), H974 [7FE]

——— improve requirement to purchase domestic commodities under National School Lunch Program (see S. 2641), S2040 [10AP]

——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 7136), H9538 [15NO]

——— provide additional reimbursement to schools with a breakfast after the bell program (see H.R. 6934), H9149 [27SE]

——— provide flexibility under National School Lunch Program (see H.R. 6541), H7720 [26JY]

——— provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6132), H5283 [19JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for children be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan (see S. 2723), S2321 [19AP]

——— require that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are used to purchase foods eligible for purchase under the WIC program (see H.R. 6394), H6462 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow States and local governments to purchase equipment suitable for school security activities (see H.R. 6975), H9405 [28SE]

——— enter into memoranda of understanding with State and local prosecuting authorities concerning adjudication of criminal offenses committed by minors (see H.R. 5392), H2041 [22MR]

——— establish initiative on improving capacity of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent child sexual exploitation (see S. 3426), S6059 [6SE]

——— improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations (see S. 2890), S2793 [21MY]

——— study renovation, repair, or expansion needs of certain elementary schools and secondary schools that educate dependants of active duty military personnel (see H.R. 5601), H3505 [24AP]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (see H.R. 6036), H4979 [7JN]

——— address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see S. 2517), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

——— allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 5332), H1698 [19MR]

——— allow use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program grants to reinforce school safety infrastructure, technology, and personnel (see S. 3506), S6341 [26SE]

——— amend American History and Civics Education program to require inclusion of programs that educate students about history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights (see S. 3446), S6189 [17SE]

——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see S. 3413), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6722), H7919 [6SE]

——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for the disadvantaged (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]

——— award grants to local educational agencies to enable high school students to take a computer coding class in place of certain other subjects in order to fulfill a graduation requirement (see H.R. 6334), H6111 [11JY]

——— award grants to secondary schools that establish projects to encourage students in their junior and senior school years to experience career and technical education courses at community colleges (see H.R. 5020), H1177 [14FE]

——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (see H.R. 5096), H1266 [26FE]

——— carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H1332 [27FE]

——— clarify requirements of authorized representatives under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (see H.R. 5224), H1501 [8MR]

——— create a Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months (see S. 3307), S5517 [31JY]

——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 6775), H8169 [12SE]

——— establish a competitive grant program assisting development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children (see H.R. 6945), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle and high schools (see S. 3152), S4513 [27JN]

——— establish an Early Federal Pell Grant Commitment Program (see S. 3769), S7790 [18DE]

——— establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6765), H8107 [10SE]

——— establish competitive grant program to encourage collaboration between schools and parents around development of students social and emotional skills (see H.R. 6120), H5200 [14JN]

——— establish dual-language education programs in low-income communities (see H.R. 7302), H10210 [13DE]

——— establish Early Learning Challenge Fund (see H.R. 6946), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish Office of Rural Education Policy (see H.R. 6526), H7686 [25JY]

——— establish prize competition on programs to prepare high school students for careers in in-demand industry sectors or occupations (see H.R. 6995), H9405 [28SE]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see S. 3391), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5932), H4692 [23MY]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6142 [12SE]

——— make demonstration grants to eligible local educational agencies for the purpose of increasing the numbers of school nurses in public schools (see S. 2532), S1629 [12MR] (see H.R. 5251), H1542 [13MR]

——— modernize, renovate, or repair career and technical education facilities, enable rural or Native American schools to remodel or build high-tech facilities, and support high-speed Internet (see S. 3589), S6815 [11OC]

——— prevent Federal funds from being used to establish discipline policies that intentionally discourage reporting of certain dangerous student behavior or interfere with law enforcement agencies (see S. 2618), S1947 [22MR]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see S. 3626), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see S. 3686), S7241 [29NO]

——— provide additional funds to States to establish and make disbursements from high cost funds to reimburse local schools for special educational services (see H.R. 5976), H4732 [25MY]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]

——— provide for teacher, principal, and other school leader quality enhancement (see S. 3340), S5582 [1AU]

——— provide grants to communities affected by substance use disorder to enable those communities to plan for and implement full-service community schools (see S. 3362), S5831 [22AU]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 5136), H1340 [1MR]

——— provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (see H.R. 6770), H8169 [12SE]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide temporary Impact Aid Program construction grants to eligible local educational agencies (see H.R. 6830), H8731 [17SE]

——— require Institute of Education Sciences to make available to elementary and secondary school officials research for improving school safety (see H.R. 6798), H8724 [13SE]

——— require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying (see H.R. 6196), H5580 [22JN]

——— require priority be given to homeless children and youth and students in foster care under Federal TRIO programs (see H.R. 5915), H4583 [22MY]

——— require reporting of bullying to appropriate authorities and assist with equal protection claims against entities who fail to respond appropriately to bullying (see H.R. 6148), H5284 [19JN]

——— require that certain Federal education funds be used for the improvement of security at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5307), H1651 [15MR]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 7204), H9757 [30NO]

——— support early childhood educators and elementary and secondary school teachers through increased training, loan forgiveness, teaching certification assistance, and tax credits (see S. 2370), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4914), H736 [2FE]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6184), H5505 [21JN]

——— support preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children in under-resourced and under-served communities (see S. 3185), S4843 [9JY] (see H.R. 7023), H9414 [2OC]

Dept. of HHS: address use of opioids and substance use disorders relative to pregnant women and babies (see H.R. 5492), H3209 [12AP]

——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]

——— clarify responsibilities for unaccompanied alien children relative to background checks for sponsors, monitoring care, appearance at immigration proceedings, and notifying States of placement of such children (see S. 3474), S6223 [18SE]

——— clarify that National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program participants may be assigned to serve in pediatric inpatient mental health facilities (see S. 2732), S2391 [24AP]

——— condition receipt of certain grants and contracts on compliance with abortion prohibition (see H.R. 6613), H7723 [26JY]

——— conduct a family recovery and reunification program to help reunify families and protect children with parents or guardians with a substance use disorder who have temporarily lost custody of their children (see S. 2926), S2836 [22MY]

——— develop strategy to implement recommendations to prevent and treat prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 5562), H3441 [18AP] (see H.R. 5702), H3833 [8MY]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4284 [21MY]

——— establish grant program to prevent student and student athlete opioid misuse (see H.R. 5992), H4738 [1JN]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 3521), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6931), H9149 [27SE]

——— improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder (see S. 2710), S2321 [19AP]

——— include an act of unregulated custody transfer or ‘‘rehoming’’ in the definition of child abuse and neglect (see S. 3173), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6115), H5200 [14JN]

——— prohibit Federal funding to award grant for any virtual reality platform designed to teach children in China how to cross the street (see H.R. 6339), H6111 [11JY]

——— prohibit operation of unlicensed temporary emergency shelters for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3798), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7360), H10510 [20DE]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide for a grant program to support access to free eye care services for students attending public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6960), H9151 [27SE]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5423), H3055 [2AP]

——— provide grants to develop, enhance, or evaluate kinship navigator programs (see S. 2543), S1686 [13MR] (see H.R. 7012), H9413 [2OC]

——— provide grants to States, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for activities to increase availability of child care options and support child care workforce (see S. 3520), S6356 [27SE]

——— provide grants to States to improve and coordinate their response to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being of children at high risk for abuse and neglect due to substance abuse (see S. 2696), S2261 [18AP]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (see H.R. 5646), H3741 [27AP]

——— reauthorize Child Advocate Program (see H.R. 6223), H5748 [26JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5385), H2040 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see S. 3482), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 6748), H7941 [7SE]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see S. 3602), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5899), H4284 [21MY]

——— reduce maternal deaths and complications by providing funding to States and hospitals to develop and implement standardized maternal safety best practices and review pregnancy-related deaths and complications (see S. 3392), S5991 [28AU]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

——— require adrenoleukodystrophy screening of newborns (see H.R. 5453), H3095 [10AP]

——— require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 4990), H1074 [8FE]

——— require States to provide for the placement of a foster child in a cottage home and make a child so placed eligible for foster care maintenance payments (see H.R. 4983), H1074 [8FE]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see S. 3337), S5582 [1AU]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H3929 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: coordinate a National Cyber Hacking Competition for high school students (see H.R. 5179), H1441 [6MR]

——— develop a strategy to implement policies and procedures to ensure the safety of children in U.S., Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody (see H.R. 7396), H10586 [21DE]

——— develop educational materials relative to human trafficking in schools (see H.R. 5407), H2041 [22MR]

——— ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

——— maintain situational awareness and operational control of high traffic areas along the borders through immigration enforcement and enhanced illicit drug importation technology (see S. 3478), S6223 [18SE]

——— prohibit expansion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities and improve oversight of such facilities (see S. 2849), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 5820), H3976 [15MY]

——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (see S. 3567), S6770 [10OC]

——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H7919 [6SE]

——— provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3558), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 7047), H9419 [5OC]

——— reduce ability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to engage in enforcement actions that harm unaccompanied alien children and ensure safety and welfare of such children (see S. 3624), S6964 [14NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

——— transmit documents on border security policies, procedures, and activities relative to Border Patrol interdiction of families between ports of entry (see H. Res. 1005), H6588 [19JY]

——— use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H7781 [31AU]

Dept. of HUD: authorize appropriations for family unification vouchers for rental housing assistance (see H.R. 5833), H4137 [16MY]

——— provide for additional lead-based paint poisoning prevention procedures for families with children under a certain age (see H.R. 6252), H5815 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: amend definition of school resource officer to include certain veterans under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 5186), H1441 [6MR]

——— authorize a grant for nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to support oversight and anti-abuse education at the U.S. Olympic Committee, its national governing body, and each Paralympic sports organization (see H.R. 5252), H1542 [13MR]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (see S. 2703), S2261 [18AP]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1183), H10509 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 714), H676 [29JA]

——— establish pilot program to make grants to local educational agencies for the hiring of school resource officers (see H.R. 6512), H7686 [25JY]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see H.R. 4963), H974 [7FE] (see H.R. 6845), H8737 [20SE]

——— make grants to regional gang task forces to prevent violence committed by and against youths (see H.R. 5960), H4728 [24MY]

——— make grants to States to acquire a mobile application that facilitates reporting of school safety threats to local law enforcement agencies for use by students in secondary schools (see H.R. 7056), H9425 [9OC]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 5185), H1441 [6MR]

——— provide additional grants for school security for purchasing and installing metal detectors and encouraging limitation of entry and exit points (see H.R. 5135), H1340 [1MR]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program and require applicants to give hiring preference to veterans and retired police officers as school resource officers (see H.R. 5427), H3059 [5AP]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR] (see H.R. 4909), H732 [30JA]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program and hire retired police officers and veterans as school resource officers (see H.R. 5139), H1340 [1MR]

——— require a certain percentage of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grant funds to be used for salaries and benefits of school resource officers (see H.R. 7209), H9758 [30NO]

Dept. of Labor: provide at-risk and disconnected youth with subsidized summer and year-round employment and assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates (see S. 3234), S5066 [18JY]

——— report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H5974 [28JN]

Dept. of State: establish Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee (see S. 3396), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6985), H9405 [28SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 796), H1753 [21MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 116), H2041 [22MR]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 3163), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5626), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (see H.R. 6185), H5505 [21JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish USAccounts family savings program (see H.R. 5118), H1333 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: condition Federal highway funding to States on enactment and enforcement of laws charging individuals who drive a motor vehicle, with a child passenger, while intoxicated or impaired (see H.R. 7099), H9448 [26OC]

——— establish a program to provide grants to carry out projects to reduce railway noise levels that adversely impact schools located in urbanized areas (see H.R. 5691), H3782 [7MY]

——— publish a notice of proposed rulemaking relative to seatbelts on schoolbuses (see S. 2992), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 5984), H4736 [29MY]

——— require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (see S. 3432), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 6773), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend period in which entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 6769), H8107 [10SE] (see H.R. 6860), H8738 [20SE]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (see S. 2565), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5486), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide health, rehabilitation, and monetary benefits to children with spina bifida whose parents were exposed to herbicides while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 3175), S4734 [28JN]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H6463 [17JY]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Education: issue guidance on security for schools based on security standards issued for Federal buildings (see H.R. 5990), H4738 [1JN]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (see H.R. 5242), H1507 [9MR]

——— develop and implement best practices for occupation-specific education for school resource officers (see H.R. 5523), H3342 [16AP]

——— develop and implement national standards and best practices for school resource officers (see H.R. 5243), H1507 [9MR]

——— prohibit authorizing policies or agreements between schools and law enforcement encouraging non-reporting of criminal activity of students (see H.R. 5400), H2041 [22MR]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (see S. 3461), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6350), H6173 [12JY]

Drugs: decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

——— establish a grant program to address impact of substance use-related trauma on children and youth in public schools (see S. 2754), S2440 [25AP]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (see H.R. 6), H5151 [13JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1099), H9406 [28SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

Education Recoupment Trust Fund: establish to recover misused elementary and secondary education funds for the benefit of the affected students (see S. 3390), S5954 [27AU]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 496), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 845), H3575 [25AP]

Employment: advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 6623), H7724 [26JY]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish a grant program to assist eligible entities in carrying out programs to replace lead water service lines for schools and solder that is not lead free used in the plumbing for schools (see H.R. 4907), H732 [30JA]

——— provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead (see H.R. 4908), H732 [30JA]

——— replace drinking water fountains in playgrounds and parks under the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program (see H.R. 7154), H9568 [16NO]

Families and domestic relations: allow parents the option of using a portion of future Social Security benefits to finance paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child in exchange for delaying retirement (see S. 3345), S5582 [1AU]

——— clarify definitions of certain terms relative to marriage under Federal law to prevent child marriages (see H.R. 4867), H582 [19JA]

——— ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H3049 [26MR]

——— provide funding for development of a predictive analytics pilot program to help children and families who come to the attention of the child welfare system (see S. 3039), S3293 [7JN]

——— repeal certain limits on leave for a husband and wife employed by the same employer (see S. 3593), S6815 [11OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand eligibility to more workers, allow parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and modernize definition of family (see H.R. 6098), H5152 [13JN]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6014), H4848 [6JN]

FCC: reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

FDA: impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes (see S. 3319), S5582 [1AU]

——— require that children’s cosmetics containing talc include an appropriate warning unless the cosmetics are demonstrated to be asbestos-free (see H.R. 4964), H1074 [8FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (see H.R. 5401), H2041 [22MR]

Federal aid programs: ensure foster children are able to use their Social Security and SSI benefits to address their needs and improve their lives (see H.R. 7296), H10209 [13DE]

——— recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7687 [25JY]

Federal employees: ensure that 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 6275), H5974 [28JN]

——— improve specialized training requirement for Federal personnel who have substantive contact with unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6222), H5748 [26JN]

Federal Rules of Evidence: prohibit cross-examination by the accused of minor victims of sexual assault (see S. 3736), S7385 [10DE]

FEMA: make grants to eligible local educational agencies to provide improved security measures on school grounds (see H.R. 5268), H1607 [14MR]

Firearms: address issue of gun violence in the U.S. and schools (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5975 [28JN]

——— increase age at which a rifle or shotgun may be acquired from a federally licensed firearms dealer (see H.R. 5398), H2041 [22MR]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]

——— prohibit purchase of an assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age (see S. 2470), S1286 [28FE]

——— prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5088), H1266 [26FE]

——— promote State laws that hold gun owners liable for negligent gun storage that leads to child access (see H.R. 5941), H4692 [23MY]

——— reduce age requirement at which a person may obtain a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee (see H.R. 5112), H1333 [27FE]

Foreign aid: ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]

——— provide assistance for prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5068), H1217 [16FE]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble (see H. Res. 958), H5580 [22JN]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S2835 [22MY]

FTC: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5930), H4692 [23MY]

——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (see S. 2640), S2040 [10AP]

Generalized System of Preferences: provide for suspension of eligibility for countries that fail to meet minimum standards for elimination of human trafficking (see S. 2308), S187 [16JA]

——— require countries to comply with certain labor standards to be eligible (see S. 2307), S187 [16JA]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 436), S1735 [14MR] (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 726), H902 [6FE]

Gun-Free School Zones Act: repeal (see S. 2486), S1316 [1MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: call for participating countries to work to resolve international parental child abduction cases (see H. Res. 729), H974 [7FE]

Health: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H4729 [24MY]

——— support infant nutrition through improved breastfeeding practices (see H. Res. 1032), H7687 [25JY]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Honolulu Little League Baseball team (see S. Res. 621), S6029 [4SE] (see H. Res. 1044), H7776 [28AU]

Human rights: require a study and report on housing and service needs of victims of trafficking and individuals at risk for trafficking (see S. 2305), S168 [11JA]

——— research relationship between human trafficking and skewed sex ratios in areas in which there is evidence of gender-based violence or neglect and end gendercide and related crimes (see H.R. 7008), H9406 [28SE]

Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (see S. 2942), S2878 [23MY] (see H.R. 6013), H4848 [6JN]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents (see H.R. 6190), H5506 [21JN]

——— address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6181), H5505 [21JN]

——— amend laws relative to aliens associated with a criminal gang (see S. 2380), S651 [6FE]

——— appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (see H.R. 4873), H603 [20JA]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5284 [19JN] (see H.R. 6204), H5580 [22JN]

——— codify Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6182), H5505 [21JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see S. 2464), S1243 [27FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (see S. 3263), S5360 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6195), H5580 [22JN]

——— maintain custody of adults charged with illegal entry with their children while charges are pending and authorize construction of facilities to hold families during legal proceedings (see H.R. 6173), H5505 [21JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— permit aliens who lawfully enter the U.S. as nonimmigrant elementary and secondary students to attend public schools if such aliens reimburse local educational agencies for costs of attending such schools (see H.R. 7132), H9525 [14NO]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5950), H4693 [23MY]

——— provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2468), S1286 [28FE]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and engage in Central America (H.R. 4796), consideration (see H. Res. 939), H5152 [13JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see S. 2367), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— provide that certain naturalized individuals who are affiliated with a criminal gang are subject to revocation of citizenship (see H.R. 4996), H1074 [8FE] (see H.R. 5065), H1212 [15FE]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H5987 [3JY]

——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6553), H7721 [26JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6172, 6183), H5505 [21JN] (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6304), H5986 [3JY] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6041 [10JY]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 707), S7133 [27NO] (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2542), S1686 [13MR] (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]

Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (see H.R. 5624), H3705 [26AP]

——— require coverage of treatment of infertility (see S. 2960), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5965), H4728 [24MY]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see S. 3369), S5931 [23AU] (see H.R. 6689), H7776 [28AU]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (see S. Res. 431), S1630 [12MR]

International relations: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (see H.R. 5738), H3885 [9MY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6964), H9404 [28SE]

Kids to Parks Day: designate (see S. Res. 468), S2141 [16AP]

Laos: condemn human rights violations against Hmong ChaoFa indigenous people (see H. Res. 992), H6174 [12JY]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 646), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 1078), H8884 [25SE]

Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 956), H5506 [21JN]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families (see S. 2899), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6004), H4776 [5JN]

——— ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth (see H.R. 4998), H1125 [13FE]

——— evaluate access to services and treatment for substance use disorders, telehealth services, and remote patient monitoring for pediatric populations (see S. 2910), S2835 [22MY]

——— increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4866), H582 [19JA]

——— issue guidance to States to improve care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their parents or guardians (see S. 3429), S6142 [12SE]

——— provide extension of enhanced Federal medical assistance percentage for health homes for individuals with substance use disorders (see S. 3384), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 5810), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide States an option to cover children’s program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (see H.R. 6560), H7721 [26JY]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 7217), H9767 [6DE]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 5977), H4732 [25MY]

——— streamline enrollment of certain providers and suppliers across State lines to facilitate access to out-of-State pediatric care for children and their families (see S. 2415), S875 [12FE] (see H.R. 6524), H7686 [25JY]

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission: conduct study and report on requirements applicable to, and practices of, mental institutions (see H.R. 5800), H3975 [15MY]

Medicare: establish Medicare for America program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (see H.R. 7339), H10336 [19DE]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3084), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]

Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 842), H3506 [24AP]

Mental health: add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards (see H.R. 6984), H9405 [28SE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO] (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S5692 [16AU]

Motion pictures: exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement to allow filtering of movies purchased or rented from streaming services (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO] (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO] (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5506 [21JN]

National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see S. Res. 453), S2040 [10AP]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National CACFP Week: designate (see S. Res. 405), S907 [13FE]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H172 [12JA]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 681), S6816 [11OC]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 612), S5831 [22AU]

National Coaches Day: designate (see S. Res. 666), S6541 [4OC]

National College Application Month: designate (see S. Res. 697), S7051 [15NO]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (see S. Res. 401), S875 [12FE]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 680), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1137), H9460 [30OC]

National Family Service Learning Week: designate (see S. Res. 688), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1151), H9568 [16NO]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (see S. 2432), S1164 [15FE]

——— update charter (see H.R. 5595), H3505 [24AP]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 513), S2725 [16MY] (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

National Girls & Women in Sports Day: observance (see S. Res. 398), S704 [7FE]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (see S. Res. 424), S1378 [6MR]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 637), S6224 [18SE] (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 394), S651 [6FE] (see H. Res. 683), H132 [10JA]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 476), S2262 [18AP]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (see S. Res. 516), S2773 [17MY]

National Runaway Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 711), S7242 [29NO]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA] (see H. Res. 703), H553 [18JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE] (see H. Res. 723), H783 [5FE]

National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Res. 1146), H9525 [14NO]

National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 823), H3209 [12AP]

National Speech and Debate Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 415), S1243 [27FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY] (see H. Res. 880), H3834 [8MY]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 758), H1334 [27FE]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks: designate (see H. Res. 803), H2042 [22MR]

National Youth Justice Action Month: designate (see H. Res. 1131), H9443 [23OC]

Native Americans: increase intergovernmental coordination to identify and combat human trafficking within Indian lands and of Indians (see S. 3280), S5423 [26JY]

——— protect Native children and promote public safety in Indian country (see H.R. 6728), H7920 [6SE]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate research and other activities relative to prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 5927), H4692 [23MY]

——— study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see S. 3286), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6590), H7722 [26JY]

NSF: support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education research focused on early childhood (see S. 3471), S6223 [18SE]

Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents: establish (see S. Res. 566), S4735 [28JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Poverty: ensure that child protective services systems do not permit separation of children from parents on the basis of poverty (see H.R. 6233), H5748 [26JN]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6085), H5151 [13JN]

Privacy: give option to delete personal information collected by Internet operators resulting from Internet activity prior to age 13 (see S. 2965), S2924 [24MY]

Public Education Week: designate (see H. Res. 779), H1608 [14MR]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3692), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 5835, 5836, 5838, 5842, 5843), H4137 (see H.R. 5847, 5854), H4138 [16MY] (see H.R. 5861), H4209 [17MY]

——— extend grants, measure employment outcomes of exiting recipients, and make corrections to data exchange standards of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 7264), H10168 [12DE]

——— institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5489), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H4283 [21MY]

——— reauthorize Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3700), S7275 [4DE]

Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council To End Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 7271), H10169 [12DE]

Puerto Rico: support businesses and extend child tax credits for families (see H.R. 5975), H4731 [25MY]

——— temporarily reduce payroll taxes for workers, expand child tax credit, increase access to SBA programs to assist small businesses, and improve availability of economic statistics (see S. 2873), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 3256), S5267 [24JY]

Read Across America Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S1316 [1MR] (see H. Res. 753), H1334 [27FE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2571), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5339), H1727 [20MR]

S.M.A.R.T. Parent Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1118), H9419 [5OC]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 6279), H5974 [28JN]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

School Bus Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 603), S5583 [1AU]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

——— improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

——— prohibit stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals (see H.R. 6977), H9405 [28SE]

Senate Rules: authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes (see S. Res. 463), S2120 [12AP]

Social Security: enhance benefits for children, divorced spouses, and widows and widowers (see S. 2484), S1316 [1MR]

——— ensure access to mental health services for children and pregnant women under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 3053), S3760 [12JN]

——— improve Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers (see S. 3494), S6304 [25SE]

——— improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 2637), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5457), H3095 [10AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 7195), H9743 [29NO]

SSA: enhance pre- and post-adoptive support services to help prevent children from entering the foster care system (see S. 3666), S7190 [28NO]

——— provide payment for fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining replacement Social Security card for certain victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 7371), H10510 [20DE]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 464), S2141 [16AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H4582 [22MY]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of families of slain or injured victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL (see S. 2632), S2012 [9AP] (see H.R. 5382), H2040 [22MR]

——— allow a refundable credit relative to any stillborn child of a taxpayer (see H.R. 7208), H9758 [30NO]

——— allow use of 529 plans to pay apprenticeship and qualified early education expenses (see S. 3228), S5004 [17JY]

——— deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 7342), H10336 [19DE]

——— ensure temporary refundable portion of child tax credit is not less than payroll taxes paid by the taxpayer (see H.R. 4959), H973 [7FE]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H1341 [1MR]

——— extend credit to employers who provide paid family and medical leave (see S. 3412), S6058 [6SE]

——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]

——— impose an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and dedicate revenues from such tax to prevention, treatment, and research of diet-related health conditions in priority populations (see H.R. 7341), H10336 [19DE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 and medical expense deduction, make certain bonuses tax free, increase standard deduction, and make child tax credit fully refundable (see H.R. 5372), H1754 [21MR]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see S. 2420), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5006), H1126 [13FE]

——— provide for distributions from 529 plans to pay certain early education expenses (see H.R. 7021), H9414 [2OC]

——— reduce applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults (see S. 2529), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 6432), H6557 [18JY]

——— treat amounts paid for private umbilical cord or placental blood or tissue banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 4882), H629 [25JA]

Tobacco products: include e-cigarettes in smoking bans in schools, clarify that educational assistance can be used for e-cigarette prevention by schools, and authorize studies in e-cigarette use prevention (see S. 3701), S7275 [4DE]

——— prevent the sale of e-cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors (see H.R. 7337), H10335 [19DE]

Turkey: recognize Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (see H. Res. 924), H4849 [6JN]

Voting: constitutional amendment to extend the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older (see H.J. Res. 138), H7742 [3AU]

——— designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students, and reimburse such schools for costs of conducting such drives (see H.R. 6298), H5975 [28JN]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (see H.R. 7285), H10169 [12DE]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

YWCA: anniversary (see S. Res. 713), S7256 [3DE]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Court decisions

Ms. L. et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’) et al., preliminary injunction blocking family separation and ordering the Federal Government to implement family reunification procedures, S4462 [27JN]

E-Mails

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Advocates for Opioid Recovery (organization), H9252 [28SE]

Essays

Ely Outfitting Co. & Boundary Waters Guide Service Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Julia Ruelle, H6099 [11JY]

Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution: Ingrid Williamsen, S7856 [19DE]

——— Kate Pipher, S7856 [19DE]

——— Patrick Collins, S7856 [19DE]

State of the Union: Alaura Rich, S576 [30JA]

——— Bailey Blow, S605 [5FE]

——— Burlington, VT, School District Senior, S650 [6FE]

——— Duncan McGrade, S607 [5FE]

——— Elizabeth Toensing, S649 [6FE]

——— Jackson Noel, S648 [6FE]

——— Jake McNeil, S607 [5FE]

——— Kaitlinn Little, S607 [5FE]

——— Lillian Cazayoux, S606 [5FE]

——— Lily Miner, S608 [5FE]

——— Maisie Newbury, S648 [6FE]

——— Marjorie (Maggie) Parker, S575 [30JA]

——— Mason Castle, S606 [5FE]

——— Oliver Minshall, S576 [30JA]

——— Paige Greenia, S607 [5FE]

——— Vijayata Dahal, S606 [5FE]

——— Zoe Prue, S649 [6FE]

Excerpts

Court statements made by sexual abuse as children victims in the trial of Larry Nassar, H641–H643 [29JA]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]

——— Faiz Shakir, ACLU, S1867 [21MR]

——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]

——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]

——— Stephen E. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S1869 [21MR], H1297 [27FE]

——— World Without Exploitation (organization), H1298 [27FE]

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations in Nicaragua: Scott Santarosa, H5158 [14JN]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H3580 [26AP]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3580 [26AP]

——— several child advocacy organizations, H4002 [16MY]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters reauthorization: Child Care Aware of America (organization), H8786 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization: Marcy Mistrett, Campaign for Youth Justice (organization), E1341 [28SE]

Early childhood education programs funding: Council for a Strong America, S120 [10JA]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8140 [12SE]

Gun control: Amherst, MA, Amherst Regional Middle School students, H1282 [27FE]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: several Representatives, H5099 [13JN]

Protecting Young Victims From Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act: Christine James-Brown Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), H639 [29JA]

——— Howard M. Rubin, H639 [29JA]

——— Karma Cottman, DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, H639 [29JA]

——— Marci A. Hamilton, CHILD USA (organization), H640 [29JA]

——— Rebecca W. O’Connor, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), H638 [29JA]

——— Teresa Huizar, National Children’s Alliance, H639 [29JA]

——— U.S. Olympians & Paralympians Association, H638 [29JA]

Reporting of sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by recognized amateur sports organizations: Scott Blackmun, U.S. Olympic Committee, H640 [29JA]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Social Security Child Protection Act: Dan Weber, Association of Mature American Citizens, H3377 [17AP]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3377 [17AP]

State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding: Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H4878 [7JN]

——— Keith Hall, CBO, H4873 [7JN]

——— several religious organizations, H4880 [7JN]

Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act: Todd A. Cox, Monique L. Dixon, and Nicole Dooley, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., H1563 [14MR]

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Carol Keehan, Catholic Health Association of the U.S., H9252 [28SE]

——— Corporate Health Care Coalition, H9250 [28SE]

——— James A. Klein, American Benefits Council, H9251 [28SE]

——— several organizations, H9253 [28SE]

——— Suzanne P. Clark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H9252 [28SE]

——— Tom Van Coverden, National Association of Community Health Centers, H9251 [28SE]

Lists

Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]

Dale City, VA, Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]

Henrico County, VA, high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E681 [18MY]

Highland Ranch, CO, Denver Chinese School principals, E62 [18JA]

Human trafficking and victims’ rights groups, E34 [11JA]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL, shooting victims, S1296 [1MR], H1656 [19MR]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E72 [19JA], E1563 [28NO]

New Jersey 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E543 [26AP]

Ohio high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S2481 [26AP]

Organizations and individuals supporting H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1295 [27FE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9243 [28SE]

20 programs that have Hyde protections, prohibiting taxpayer funded abortions, in consolidated appropriations legislation, S1912 [22MR]

Memorandums

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Congressional Research Service, S1856 [21MR]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S498 [24JA], S527 [29JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1731 [14MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1871 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H4794 [6JN]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S7826, S7827 [19DE], S8007 [21DE], H700 [30JA], H10486 [20DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919 [22MR], H1769 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S7887 [19DE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5567 [22JN]

Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (S. 1091), S4351 [21JN]

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (H. Res. 726), H795 [6FE]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), S7628 [17DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S7628 [17DE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Sports: require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), S591 [30JA]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9172 [28SE]

Poems

‘‘Nation’s Tears,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E718 [23MY]

Press releases

Children’s Hospitals to Congress—Kids Can’t Wait, Fund CHIP Now: Children’s Hospital Association, H508 [18JA]

Congress Must Vote No on Farm Bill: Share Our Strength (organization), H4002 [16MY]

How the Salvation Army Helped a Mother and Her Children Keep Their Home: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H4992 [8JN]

Proclamations

BreAnna I. Nixon Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E483 [17AP]

Cordell Henderson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Frederick Douglass Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E488 [17AP]

Declaration of Mothers—A Proclamation and a Pledge for the Preservation of Liberty and Virtue: HomeMakers for America (organization), E123 [2FE]

Martrell Jackson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E480 [17AP]

St. Joseph’s Catholic School Anniversary: Representative Gowdy, E46 [16JA]

Proposals

Condemn Representative Gosar for actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives, H764 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H161 [11JA], H176 [16JA], H420, H421, H462–H469 [17JA], H482, H488, H492, H493, H505 [18JA], H560–H569, H574, H575 [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H494–H503 [18JA], H569 [19JA]

——— prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (H.R. 490), H467 [17JA], H577–H581 [19JA], H775–H780 [5FE], H1434–H1437 [6MR], H1539 [13MR], H1725 [20MR], H3733–H3738 [27AP], H3826–H3832 [8MY], H9682 [28NO]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 4660), H576 [19JA]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (H.R. 1192), H577 [19JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 36), H464–H466, H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA], H572, H575 [19JA]

Adamson, Dale: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H27 [9JA]

Aidukaitis, Kyana: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]

Aiken, SC: tribute to Aiken Scholars Academy, H9580 [27NO]

Albert, Jennifer: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H10190 [13DE]

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Albuquerque High School Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) team, E781 [6JN]

Aliquippa, PA: tribute to Aliquippa Jr./Sr. High School football team, H10323 [19DE]

All Things Artistic Ministries, Inc.: tribute to History Alive—Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Program honorees, E609, E611 [9MY]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: impact, H6636 [23JY], H7165 [25JY]

Alpena, MI: tribute to Alpena Hockey Association girls’ hockey team, E462 [13AP]

Alvin, TX: tribute to Alvin High School color guard, E633 [11MY]

——— tribute to Alvin High School track and field teams, E776 [5JN]

——— tribute to Alvin Independent School District ‘‘The Day’’ of Service project, E1357 [2OC]

American Education Week: observance, H9533 [15NO]

Amirthalingham, Meeha: Discovery Education and 3M Co., America’s Top Young Scientist finalist, E1181 [28AU]

Anaheim, CA: tribute to Anaheim Union High School District efforts to install digital mapping system, establish Cybersecurity Pathway, and create Offensive Security Society, E832 [13JN]

——— tribute to Western High School football team, H9658 [27NO]

Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association: tribute, H3841 [9MY]

Apodaca, Angelina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E297 [13MR]

Apopka, FL: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 221, H7710 [26JY]

Arc of Loudoun County, VA (organization): anniversary, E523 [24AP]

Archuleta, Jalissa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E297 [13MR]

Arizona: decision by Arizona Supreme Court to block the Invest in Ed ballot initiative, H7828 [5SE]

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Joe Johnson H.A.W.K.S. (Hard at Work Kids) youth basketball program, H1230 [26FE]

——— tribute to 4th Congressional District service academy nominees, E730 [24MY]

——— tribute to 2d Congressional District Educational Award Program winners, H3937 [15MY]

Armed Forces: expand preventive health care services under the TRICARE program to include cost sharing for contraception, H5783 [27JN]

Arts in Education Week: observance, H8179 [13SE]

Ashburn, VA: tribute to Brambleton Middle School, E486 [17AP]

Assistance League of Glendale, CA (organization): anniversary, E658 [16MY]

Atascocita, TX: tribute to Atascocita High School girls’ softball team, E763 [5JN]

Attebury, Theodore: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1441 [23OC]

Auburn, MA: tribute to Auburn High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E717 [23MY]

Audage, Natalie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1432 [19OC]

Aurora, CO: anniversary of Aurora Interfaith Community Services, E1504 [9NO]

——— tribute to Grandview High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, H1683 [19MR], H1752 [21MR]

Aurora, IL: tribute to Illinois Math and Science Academy, H5105 [13JN]

Austin, TX: tribute to Refuge Ranch sex trafficking victims’ shelter, E862 [19JN]

Baby Bureau (organization): tribute, H7828 [5SE]

Baker, Fran: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E520 [24AP]

Bakersfield, CA: anniversary of William Penn Elementary School, E612 [9MY]

Bandimere Speedway (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Genesis Award recipient, E466 [16AP]

Barber, Elta: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1491 [2NO]

Barker, Taylor: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]

Barta, Brett: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association Assistant Head Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]

Bartels, Benjamin A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1009 [13JY]

Barton, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10098–H10101 [11DE]

Baton Rouge, LA: tribute to Kids’ Orchestra (organization), H9095 [27SE]

Baudler, Jacob: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]

Bedford, PA: tribute to Bedford High School girls’ soccer team, H9748 [30NO]

Bedford, TX: tribute to Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District Awards of Excellence recipients and teachers, E361 [22MR]

Bellefonte, PA: Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology landscaping team winners of Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Education Landscape Exhibits competition, H96 [10JA]

——— tribute to Centre County 4-H Robotics Club robotics team, H3786 [8MY]

Belleville, IL: tribute to Belleville West High School basketball team, H1703 [20MR]

Bellevue, WA: tribute to Odle Middle School National Science Bowl team, E1380 [5OC]

Bensalem, PA: tribute to Bensalem High School baseball team, H5204 [15JN]

——— tribute to Bensalem High School industrial design class students for building a snow sled for the blind, H3161 [12AP]

Benton, KY: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims, and offer condolences to their families, H655 [29JA]

Best Buddies International (organization): tribute to Katy, TX, Seven Lakes High School chapter, E1126 [7AU]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): tribute, H487 [18JA]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County (organization): tribute to mentorship programs, H1131 [14FE]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (organization): anniversary, E1491 [2NO]

Bisgard, Ryan: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889 [21JN]

Bishop, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E298 [13MR]

Bishop, Leigha: Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District Elementary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E634 [11MY]

Blank, Helen: Coalition on Human Needs Special Human Needs Hero award recipient, E1023 [17JY]

Blea, Darlynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E685 [18MY]

Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E445 [12AP]

Boster, Chance: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E631 [11MY]

Bowman, Cy N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1444 [23OC]

Bratcher, Ashley: Stafford, TX, Municipal School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E845 [14JN]

Bravo, Matthew E. and Summer Buchanan: tribute to birth of child, E183 [14FE]

Brittain, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1556 [27NO]

Broadway, VA: tribute to John C. Meyers Elementary School science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education program, E827 [12JN]

Brock, Kim: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1475 [30OC]

Brooks, Megan B.: Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office Danny E. Khalouf Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance recipient, H5290 [20JN]

Brotherhood Crusade (organization): anniversary, E1027 [18JY]

Broward Education Foundation: tribute to Broward County, FL, scholarship award recipients, E664 [16MY]

Brown, Isabella: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E298 [13MR]

Bryan, Logan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1102 [27JY]

Buchholz, Lisa: Golden Apple Foundation Golden Apple Award recipient, E617 [9MY]

Buckner, Ally: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E299 [13MR]

Buckner, Allysa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E411 [10AP]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to ‘‘Aqui Para Ti’’ community outreach group, H5161 [14JN]

——— tribute to Bucks County GirlSTEM Conference, H1272 [27FE]

——— tribute to Lingohocken Volunteer Fire Co., fire safety presentation to Council Rock School District ACHIEVE program students, H9697 [29NO]

——— tribute to school soup drive, H980 [8FE]

Bucks County Women’s Advocacy Coalition: tribute to youth group, E1096 [26JY]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to Gerard Place (organization), E500 [18AP]

Buffalo Bill Days, Inc.: Golden, CO, Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award recipient, E659 [16MY]

Bulla, Emmett M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1621 [10DE]

Bullying Prevention Month: observance, E1459 [26OC]

Business and industry: tribute to companies for decision to change policies relative to minimum age requirements to purchase firearms, H1355 [5MR]

Butterfly Effect Project (organization): tribute, H980 [8FE]

Byler, Brad: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1413 [16OC]

Caine, Sheri: Northrop Grumman Foundation Excellence in Engineering Education Award recipient, E493 [18AP]

California: tribute to organizations that provide refuge and support for domestic violence victims, H1130 [14FE]

Caltrider, Garret: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E950 [28JN]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E671 [17MY]

Campbell, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1443 [23OC]

Canyon, CA: anniversary of Canyon Elementary School, E1088 [26JY]

Capital One Financial Corp.: tribute to grant to fund Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Project Learn, H3841 [9MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 113), H4319, H4320 [22MY]

Cardenas, Avryon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E641 [15MY]

Carpenter, Andrew: Council for Exceptional Children ‘‘Yes I Can’’ Award recipient, E162 [8FE]

Cass County, ND: tribute to Cass County Sheriff’s Office National Association of School Resource Officers Model Agency Award recipients, H4763 [5JN]

Caster, Bryce D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1421 [16OC]

Catcher’s University, LLC: tribute to 12 and under baseball team, E1138 [10AU]

Cedar Falls, IA: tribute to Cedar Falls High School rocket club, E673 [17MY]

Centro Mater (organization): anniversary, H3989 [16MY]

Cespedes-Roses, Deven: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E631 [11MY]

Champlin, MN: tribute to Champlin Park High School girls’ volleyball team, H9658 [27NO]

Charles, Tyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E632 [11MY]

Chavez, Belen T.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E737 [25MY]

Chesapeake City, MD: tribute to Chesapeake City Little League girls’ softball team, E1097 [26JY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Dunbar Vocational Career Academy partnership with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134 to form construction trades program, H5970 [28JN]

Chico, CA: tribute to Pleasant Valley High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, H3130 [11AP]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: funding, H5126 [13JN]

Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc.: anniversary, E1349 [28SE]

Childproof America (organization): tribute to efforts to promote public awareness of human trafficking, E656 [15MY]

Children’s Advocacy Alliance: tribute to Heroes for Hope race, H3752 [7MY]

Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month: observance, E1315, E1318 [27SE], E1347 [28SE]

Children’s Safe Harbor (organization): anniversary, E1267 [20SE]

Christian Relief Services, Inc.: tribute, E1287 [25SE]

Christopher’s Clubhouse (organization): tribute, H4142 [17MY]

Cincinnati, OH: inclusion of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, E939 [28JN]

——— tribute to organizations for efforts to increase school safety by addressing impact of social media and bullying on students, H7167 [25JY]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (H.R. 5233), E1608 [6DE]

City Year Miami (organization): anniversary, H489 [18JA]

Clark, Nathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E632 [11MY]

Cleveland, Rowanchayse: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E300 [13MR]

Coalman-Angelo, Christopher: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E633 [11MY]

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, E499 [18AP]

Cockburn, Emma: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E773 [5JN]

Cole, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E341 [20MR]

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E430 [11AP], E502 [18AP], E984 [10JY]

——— tribute to National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E433 [11AP], E984 [10JY]

——— tribute to 6th Congressional District summer interns, E1046 [23JY]

Columbus, OH: tribute to St. Francis DeSales High School boys’ soccer team, E17 [9JA]

Community Resources for Children (organization): tribute, E1568 [28NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H27 [9JA]

——— legislative priorities, H495, H499 [18JA], H6099 [11JY]

——— tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), H9359 [28SE]

Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth: observance of Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, H4270 [21MY], H4585, H4587, H4591, H4592 [23MY]

Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus: importance, E1587 [30NO]

Cook, Kaleb: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E990 [10JY]

Cooper, Amber: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E686 [18MY]

Cooper, Shayla: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719 [23MY]

Cordes, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to Senior Corps Foster Grandparent program, H8175 [13SE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth, H10364 [20DE]

Cowley, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1622 [10DE]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking, H3130 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1290–H1305, H1319 [27FE], H3195 [12AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1277–H1280 [27FE]

——— criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), H3078–H3080 [10AP]

——— expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (H.R. 6847), H8839–H8844 [25SE], E1306 [26SE]

——— expand scope of certain definitions pertaining to unlawful sexual conduct relative to transportation of or abuse of minors, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (S. 3170), H10153 [12DE]

——— prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (H.R. 4655), H5119–H5121 [13JN]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H575 [19JA]

——— provide alternative sentencing guidelines for minors convicted in sexting cases, H8842–H8844 [25SE]

——— vacate certain convictions and expunge certain arrests of victims of human trafficking (H.R. 459), H688 [30JA]

Crise-Zarate, Steven: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E566 [27AP], E599 [8MY]

Cross, Jordan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E301 [13MR]

Crowe, Andrew and Michelle: tribute to birth of child, E1069 [25JY]

Cuba, NM: tribute to Cuba Little League Basketball Championship volunteers, E516 [24AP]

Curry, George: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1511 [13NO]

Cutler, Kate: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

DaGrossa, Pamela: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]

Dan Marino Foundation: tribute to WalkAbout Autism event, H489 [18JA]

Danville, IL: tribute to Danville Schlarman High School girls’ basketball team, E234 [27FE]

Davidian, Richard: Pelham, NY, Civic Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1467 [26OC]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 860), H3710 [27AP]

Delhi, NY: tribute to Delaware Academy High School girls’ basketball team, H3689 [26AP]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H607 [21JA]

DePass, W. Brunson, III and Emily Barnhill: tribute to birth of child, E16 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify that adult failure to meet Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program household eligibility requirements will not make household children ineligible, H4190, H4191 [17MY]

——— provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (H.R. 6132), H5227 [19JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

——— retain science-based nutrition standards in Federal school meals programs, H4181 [17MY]

——— reverse declining milk consumption in schools (H.R. 4101), H1132 [14FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3579–H3581 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: STARBASE program funding, H5739 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (H.R. 6036), E795 [7JN]

——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (H.R. 5096), E219 [26FE]

——— establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 6765), E1228 [10SE]

——— prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, H7804 [4SE]

——— provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities (H.R. 2475), H4597 [23MY]

——— provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (H.R. 6770), H8110 [12SE]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (H.R. 3828), H5162 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: address use of opioids and substance use disorders relative to pregnant women and babies (H.R. 5492), H3434 [18AP]

——— amend certain abstinence education programs relative to a youth empowerment program, H532 [18JA]

——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (H.R. 6174), E882 [21JN]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse, H9249 [28SE]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (H.R. 5889), H5123–H5125 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), H1234–H1236 [26FE]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), Senate amendment, H10424, H10425 [20DE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), H4349–H4355 [22MY]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, H614 [22JA], H824, H826, H891, H893–H895 [6FE]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (H.R. 4820), H499, H506, H507, H533 [18JA]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), H8893 [26SE]

——— Office of Refugee Resettlement funding for housing children separated from parents attempting to enter the U.S. illegally through reduction in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding, H6163 [12JY]

——— promote child care and early learning (H.R. 3773), H1736 [21MR], H7883 [6SE]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (H.R. 5890), H5125–H5127 [13JN], H5156, H5158 [14JN]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women, H5564, H5565 [22JN]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (H.R. 5646), H3710 [27AP]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (H.R. 5385), H6600–H6602 [23JY], E1062 [25JY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (H.R. 2913), H7161 [25JY]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (H.R. 5761), H3958 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: importance of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H3986 [16MY]

——— issue guidance and develop training programs as part of the Blue Campaign on efforts to combat human trafficking (H.R. 4708), H161 [11JA]

——— proposed rule to ensure those seeking to enter and remain in the U.S. can support themselves financially and not be reliant on public benefits, H9156 [28SE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

——— transfer of funds from FEMA to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to upgrade detention facilities, H8162 [12SE], H8182 [13SE]

Dept. of HUD: support affordable and public housing programs, H3986 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H1573–H1576 [14MR]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), Senate amendment, H4793–H4798 [6JN]

——— decision to reopen investigation into murder of Emmett Till, H6193 [13JY]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1183), H10477–H10483 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 714), H690–H698 [30JA]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10485–H10500, H10501, H10506 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendments, H685, H698–H725 [30JA]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), H9369–H9373 [28SE]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), H1233, H1234 [26FE], E236 [27FE]

——— permit sentencing judges in child sex trafficking cases to order the Dept. of Justice to publicize the name and photograph of convicted defendants (H.R. 440), H8 [8JA], H1319 [27FE]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), H6282–H6285 [17JY]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention, E1681 [17DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), H10396–H10401 [20DE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program, H2018 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1489–H1494 [8MR], H1553, H1559–H1566, H1586, H1587 [14MR], H1613, H1617, H1623 [15MR], H1702 [20MR], E347 [20MR]

——— reauthorize Sex Offender Management Assistance Program and U.S. Marshals Service program providing Federal assistance for violations of sex offender registration requirements, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H1574 [14MR], H9390 [28SE], E1341 [28SE], E1356 [2OC], E1459 [26OC]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (H.R. 4485), E236 [27FE]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), H10342, H10343 [20DE]

Dept. of Labor: prioritize provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, H9801 [10DE]

——— provide for youth jobs (H.R. 3336), H3194 [12AP]

Dept. of State: anniversary of Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program, H6562 [19JY]

——— certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (H.R. 4391), H7094 [24JY]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (H.R. 6193), H6055 [11JY]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 796), H1759–H1767 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), H2029 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H1769–H2027, H2032, H2037–H2039 [22MR], E371 [26MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), H10548–H10550 [21DE]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (H.R. 5626), H6015–H6017 [10JY], E678 [17MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), H10039–H10041 [11DE]

Dept. of Transportation: require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (H.R. 6773), E1236 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (H.R. 5486), E443 [12AP]

——— provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, H9799, H9800 [10DE]

——— provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty (H.R. 4335), H3755 [7MY]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), H9794–H9802 [10DE]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (H.R. 6409), H6637 [23JY]

——— Supportive Services for Veteran Families funding, H4991, H4992 [8JN]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (H.R. 5242), H3947–H3949 [15MY]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (H.R. 6350), H6121 [12JY]

Deroche, Cade: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E403 [5AP]

Detroit, MI: shutoff of drinking water in public schools, H7877 [6SE]

Diseases and disorders: increase awareness and research efforts relative to childhood cancer, E1400 [12OC]

District of Columbia: anniversary of St. Peter School, E511 [23AP]

——— tribute to Mamie Johnson Little League baseball team, E1122 [3AU]

——— tribute to Ridge Road Recreation Center football team, E1666 [13DE]

——— tribute to students visiting from Hun School of Princeton, E69 [19JA]

——— tribute to Watkins Recreation Center football team, E1666 [13DE]

Dollywood Foundation: tribute to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, E225 [27FE]

Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (organization): tribute, E1614 [6DE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5380 [21JN], H5511–H5572 [22JN], H5755 [27JN], H9553 [16NO], E902 [22JN], E950 [28JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9156, H9174–H9255 [28SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294–H5304 [20JN], E901 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

Drumright, James: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1041 [23JY]

DuBois, PA: tribute to Google, Inc., CS First Roadshow computer science education presentation at DuBois Area Middle School, H4852 [7JN]

Dunlap, IL: tribute to Dunlap High School girls’ track team, E1040 [19JY]

Durham, NC: tribute to Airolina Young Aviators Program, E326 [15MR]

Eames, Ruby: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E301 [13MR]

East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) Education Foundation: anniversary, E496 [18AP]

Eastman, Sean: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1591 [3DE]

Eau Claire, WI: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 3055 members killed or injured while volunteering in a highway cleanup project, E1542 [20NO]

Edil, Lale: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]

Edina, MN: tribute to Edina High School boys’ cross country team, E1554 [27NO]

——— tribute to Edina High School girls’ ice hockey team, H1545 [14MR]

Edinburg, TX: tribute to Region One Education Service Center, E1241 [12SE]

Education: encourage emergent bilingual students, H10173 [13DE]

——— enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (H.R. 2408), H1479 [8MR], E1385 [9OC]

——— enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), H10547, H10548 [21DE]

——— importance of apprenticeship programs and vocational schools, E717 [23MY]

——— importance of public education, E285 [8MR]

——— recognize importance of and ensure access to high-quality prekindergarten programs, H3588 [26AP]

Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.: observance, E351 [21MR]

Eick, Ronald W., Jr.: Napa County, CA, Office of Education Napa County Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1418 [16OC]

Elgin, IL: anniversary of Washington Elementary School, E352 [21MR]

Elizabethville, PA: tribute to Upper Dauphin Area High School girls’ softball team, E1082 [26JY]

Emadi, Abde-Ali: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1555 [27NO]

Escalera, Yadira T.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E440 [12AP], E760 [5JN]

Espinoza, Darrien: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E302 [13MR], E642 [15MY]

Estrada, Josue: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E740 [25MY]

Estrella-Henderson, Lisette: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

Eureka, MO: tribute to Eureka High School girls’ volleyball team, E1746 [3JA]

Evansville, IN: inclusion of Signature School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E743 [25MY]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (H.R. 3186), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

FAA: require sink or sanitizing equipment in lactation area in commercial service airports, H3650 [26AP]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E706, E708, E709, E711 [22MY]

——— tribute to Student Peace Award recipients, E959 [3JY]

Fairless Hills, PA: Conwall-Egan Catholic High School winner of Bucks County High School Seatbelt Challenge, H5367 [21JN]

——— tribute to Bucks County Technical High School graduates, H5652 [26JN]

——— tribute to Pennsbury High School students childhood cancer fundraising efforts, H1448 [7MR]

Fallingston, PA: tribute to Pennsbury School District Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, H1182 [15FE]

Falls Township, PA: tribute to Falls Township Police Dept., Youth Police Academy, H5754 [27JN]

Families and domestic relations: fund family services to help keep children safe and supported at home and ensure children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings, H891 [6FE]

——— prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (H.R. 2640), H9698 [29NO]

Families in Arms, Inc.: tribute, E1281 [24SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, H780 [5FE]

——— reform, H1479 [8MR]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6014), H4983 [8JN], H7865–H7868 [5SE], H9359 [28SE], E1356 [2OC]

Fannie’s Nest, Inc.: tribute, E236 [27FE]

Farmington, IL: tribute to Farmington Central High School girls’ track relay team, E877 [20JN]

Fawcett, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [16FE]

Fayette, MO: tribute to Fayette High School marching band, H4592 [23MY]

Federal agencies and departments: require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (H.R. 5401), H1682 [19MR]

Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (S. 1091), H5131–H5133 [13JN]

Fernandez, Mariah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E303 [13MR]

Festus, MO: tribute to Festus High School boys’ cross country team, E1748 [3JA]

Fields, Ethan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E839 [14JN]

Fillmore, Jing-Mei: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E341 [20MR]

Fillmore, Xuedan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]

Firearms: gun control, H1380 [6MR], H1547, H1548, H1549, H1550, H1551, H1552, H1554 [14MR], H1656, H1657 [19MR], H4275–H4280 [21MY], H4588 [23MY], H5100 [13JN], H7674 [25JY], E704 [22MY], E942 [28JN]

——— prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel, H1256 [26FE], H1274 [27FE]

——— prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (H.R. 5088), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— promote State laws that hold gun owners liable for negligent gun storage that leads to child access (H.R. 5941), H4762 [5JN]

First 5 Madera County (organization): anniversary, E1432 [19OC]

Fisher, Carson: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E891 [21JN]

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5798 [27JN]

Flint, MI: status of contaminated water crisis, H5754 [27JN], H7095 [24JY]

Flores, Anessa: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]

Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E249 [1MR]

——— tribute to 3d Congressional District students participating in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, H4860 [7JN]

Flowery Branch, GA: tribute to Flowery Branch High School boys’ tennis team, E744 [25MY]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H10274 [19DE]

Foote, Gina and Tucker: tribute to birth of child, H4744 [5JN]

Foreign aid: reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children placed in Federal custody due to immigration status, H5372 [21JN]

Foreman, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E173 [13FE]

Forsythe, Shilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]

Fort Collins, CO: inclusion of Liberty Common School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E800 [7JN]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble (H. Res. 958), E902 [22JN]

Franklin, PA: anniversary of Grace Learning Center, H9746 [30NO]

Frawley, Harrison C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1622 [10DE]

Fredericksburg, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Air Force, E539 [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Army, E532 [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Marine Corps, E538 [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Navy, E535 [25AP]

Freestone, Isaiah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1201 [5SE], E1392 [12OC]

Friendship Circle (organization): tribute to Miami chapter, H2031 [22MR]

Fry, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1418 [16OC]

Fulford, Tommy: National Eagle Scout Association Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award recipient, H6043 [11JY]

Gabaldon, Julia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]

Gainesville, FL: tribute to Rock High School girls’ basketball team, H3161 [12AP]

Gainesville, GA: anniversary of Mount Vernon Exploratory School, H3866 [9MY]

——— tribute to Johnson High School boys’ soccer team, E679 [17MY]

——— tribute to North Hall Middle School Sandra Deal Secret Reading Garden, E1092 [26JY]

Gallatin, Tiana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E353 [21MR]

Gallaway, Marc: Association of Washington School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, H8890 [26SE]

Galor, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1477 [30OC]

Gannon, Kade: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E600 [8MY]

GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1291, H1304, H1305 [27FE]

Garcia, Devan: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]

Garcia, Ethan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E601 [8MY]

Garcia, Jose V.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E441 [12AP]

Garrett, Jackson S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E490 [17AP]

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary Chamber of Commerce Lakeshore Classic Basketball Invitational, E1534 [16NO]

Gautam, Babita: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]

Genoa, OH: tribute to Genoa Area High School wrestling team, E403 [5AP]

——— tribute to Genoa High School wrestling team, E194 [15FE]

Georgia: Richmond Hill Middle School team winner of Congressional App Challenge for 1st Congressional District, H164 [11JA]

Georgia (State): tribute to service academy appointees, E843 [14JN]

Gerhardt, Jason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1341 [28SE]

Ghafour, Arez: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E561 [27AP], E601 [8MY]

Gildehaus, Dale: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1613 [6DE]

Gillotte, Angel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H1512 [13MR], H1646 [15MR]

Girls United Minnesota (organization): tribute to efforts to raise public awareness and expand education on sex trafficking in schools, H1467 [7MR]

Gist, Cassandra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E343 [20MR]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5129), E498 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 2269), H9369 [28SE]

Global Youth Service Days: observance, H3689 [26AP]

Goldberg, Paul: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1620 [10DE]

Gonsoir, Keegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]

Gonzales, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1440 [23OC]

Gonzalez, Victoria: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E146 [6FE]

Goodwin, Hunter G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1623 [10DE]

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (H. Res. 726), H794 [6FE]

Government regulations: exempt from additional safeguards any mandate that protects children from sexual predators, prevents domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault, or requires a background check for school and other employees, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

Granite Bay, CA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 121, E1329 [28SE]

Graves, Benjamin D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E345 [20MR]

Griffith, Vaughn: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1445 [23OC]

Grimsley, Charity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E344 [20MR]

Guerra-York, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1186 [31AU], E1397 [12OC]

Guild for Exceptional Children (organization): anniversary, E337 [19MR]

Guillory, Aliana M.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]

Gumataotao, Jonah M.: Guam Dept. of Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E725 [24MY]

Guzman, Rhina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]

Hackbarth, Brady A.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E562 [27AP], E602 [8MY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, E439 [12AP]

Haines, Madilynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E670 [17MY]

Hall, Garrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1473 [30OC]

Hanford, CA: tribute to Sierra Pacific High School girls’ basketball team, E545 [26AP]

Hanh, Jaydekai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E562 [27AP], E603 [8MY]

Hankins, Barbara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1466 [26OC]

Hannah, Nathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E564 [27AP], E604 [8MY]

Harper, Kelly: District of Columbia Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1558 [27NO]

Harpster, Abe and Trish: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H8175 [13SE]

Hays, Samueal: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E564 [27AP]

Hays, Samuel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E605 [8MY]

Hazen, Alec: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1422 [16OC]

Hazen, Bryce: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1420 [16OC]

Health: encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and child-care professionals to prevent sunburns in minors and support efforts to curb incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin-protection (H. Res. 282), H4761 [5JN]

——— recognize importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among Federal programs and agencies (H. Res. 443), H1244–H1246 [26FE]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (H.R. 1318), H10058–H10061 [11DE]

Henrico County, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E681 [18MY]

Henzes, Jack: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1516 [13NO]

Hermann, MO: tribute to Hermann High School girls’ volleyball team, E1745 [3JA]

Hernandez, Jacob: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E736 [25MY]

Hernandez, Tania H.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Hernandez, Yamile: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Hersh, Justin: National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization) Do the Write Thing Challenge program ambassador designee, E1044 [23JY]

Herzfeld, Melody: Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theater Education Award recipient, E798 [7JN]

Hibbs, London: Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Inc., pageant winner, E1353 [2OC]

Highland, IL: tribute to Highland High School dance team, E433 [11AP]

Highland Ranch, CO: anniversary of Denver Chinese School, E62 [18JA]

Highlands Ranch, CO: tribute to Great Wall Chinese Academy, E1612 [6DE]

Hillside, NJ: tribute to fifth and sixth grade all-star basketball team, H3083 [10AP]

Hindu American Foundation: tribute to support for victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL, H1719 [20MR]

Hitchcock, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1391 [12OC]

Hochstetler, Chris: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Hoffmann, Amy: Parents as Teachers National Center Parent Educator of the Year award recipient, E31 [10JA]

Holcomb, Garet R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1624 [10DE]

Holland, PA: tribute to Council Rock High School South partnership with NASA, H4144 [17MY]

Homenetmen (organization): anniversary, E1297 [25SE]

——— anniversary of Glendale, CA, Ararat chapter, E1568 [28NO]

——— anniversary of Los Angeles, CA, chapter, E1201 [5SE]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Punahou School National Science Bowl team, E553 [26AP]

Hoops for Youth Foundation: anniversary, E1298 [25SE]

Hornberg, Steven: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1104 [27JY]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H1556 [14MR], H7835 [5SE]

Housing: support affordable housing programs, E916 [26JN]

Houston, TX: anniversary of J. Frank Dobie High School, E1244 [13SE]

——— reunion of M.B. Smiley High School Class of 1968, E1375 [5OC]

——— tribute to A Safe Walk Home Northside program, E609 [9MY]

——— tribute to Boy Scouts Sam Houston Area Council, E161 [8FE]

——— tribute to Houston Independent School District, H7924 [7SE]

——— tribute to Klein High School orchestra, E342 [20MR]

——— tribute to Spring Woods High School speech and debate team, E1120 [3AU]

——— tribute to Summer Creek High School and Kingwood Park High School students for efforts to establish community of micro homes for homeless veterans, E1522 [14NO]

Houston, TX, Independent School District: address issues relative to education standards and testing, H3728 [27AP]

Howard, Alison: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [20MR]

Howard, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E218 [26FE]

Hulse, Jacob: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, H5635 [25JN]

Human rights: abolish human trafficking in the U.S., H1200 [15FE]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S., H8250 [13SE]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9381–H9390 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (H.R. 2803), H92 [10JA], H6475 [18JY]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9373–H9381 [28SE]

Human Trafficking Awareness Month: observance, H398 [16JA]

Humble, TX: tribute to Humble High School Army JROTC program, E670 [17MY]

——— tribute to Humble Independent School District Mosaic Program, E790 [7JN]

Hummer, William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1402 [12OC]

Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (H.R. 6013), H8853, H8854 [25SE]

Huntington, WV: tribute to Vinson Tigers baseball team, E1047 [23JY]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H8895 [26SE]

——— tribute to Brooklyn, NY, Girl Scout Troop 2672 for efforts to raise money to benefit children in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Maria, E212 [23FE]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Cookies-4-Heroes program to honor Houston, TX, first responders for service during Hurricane Harvey, E65 [18JA]

Hutchison, MN: tribute to Peace Lutheran Church missionary program volunteers trip to Haiti, E1092 [26JY]

Ibezim, Kelechi: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1106 [13FE]

Illinois: tribute to 18th Congressional District service academy nominees, E49 [16JA]

Immigration: assessment of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and its recipients, H5013–H5016 [8JN]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H1375, H1377 [6MR], H1451 [7MR], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR], H1586 [14MR], H1706 [20MR], H3227–H3230 [13AP], H3352 [17AP], H5088–H5090 [12JN], H5222 [15JN], H5436, H5437, H5501 [21JN], E157 [7FE]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 1468), H5487 [21JN]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H25, H27, H30, H66, H75–H77 [9JA], H87, H92, H93, H95, H97, H99, H110, H127 [10JA], H135, H136, H162, H164 [11JA], H398 [16JA], H415, H424–H428, H456, H457–H462 [17JA], H480, H482, H491, H505–H508, H530, H531, H534, H535, H539, H540, H548–H551 [18JA], H558, H573 [19JA], H586, H598 [20JA], H607 [21JA], H612, H613, H615, H616, H617, H621, H622, H623 [22JA], H694–H696 [30JA], H766 [5FE], H825, H826, H893 [6FE], H906, H912–H965, H969–H972 [7FE], H978, H997–H1000, H1066–H1070 [8FE], H1143 [14FE], H1181, H1203 [15FE], H1249 [26FE], H1279 [27FE], H1355 [5MR], H1454–H1456 [7MR], H1496 [8MR], H1557, H1558 [14MR], H1648 [15MR], H1761–H1765, H2023 [22MR], H3106 [11AP], H3354 [17AP], H5373, H5374, H5377, H5378 [21JN], E63 [18JA], E89 [22JA], E1076 [26JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), H460 [17JA], H485 [18JA]

——— establish skills-based immigration points system, focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and minor children, eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, and limit number of refugees admitted annually (S. 1720), H5966 [28JN]

——— historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]

——— impact of illegal immigration on violent crime, H5497 [21JN]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, H1129, H1137 [14FE], H1203 [15FE], H1270 [27FE], H5196 [14JN], H5583 [25JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1546 [14MR], H5003 [8JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, H5765 [27JN], H6487–H6493 [18JY], H6577 [19JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (H.R. 6135), H5274, H5275, H5277 [19JN], H5424, H5441, H5442, H5491 [21JN], H5638 [25JN], H5670 [26JN], H6125, H6126 [12JY], H6573, H6574 [19JY], H7712 [26JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H4851, H4855, H4859, H4867 [7JN], H5098, H5100, H5102, H5139, H5140, H5142–H5150 [13JN], H5155, H5162, H5188, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5204 [15JN], H5228, H5229, H5231, H5275–H5278 [19JN], H5289, H5290, H5291, H5292, H5293, H5294, H5298, H5300, H5348, H5349, H5356–H5358 [20JN], H5366, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5371, H5440, H5488–H5505 [21JN], H5510, H5521, H5578 [22JN], H5583–H5585, H5637–H5642 [25JN], H5850, H5970 [28JN], H5994 [10JY], H6043, H6044, H6054–H6057, H6101–H6104, H6108 [11JY], H6163 [12JY], H6483 [18JY], H6634 [23JY], H7865 [5SE], E783 [6JN], E883 [21JN], E991 [10JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (H. Res. 927), H5077 [12JN]

——— provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, H1431 [6MR]

——— provide for humanitarian treatment of those seeking asylum at U.S. southern border, H9696 [29NO]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered the U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (H.R. 4796), H422 [17JA]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (H.R. 4796), H890 [6FE], H5426, H5430, H5482, H5484 [21JN], H5574 [22JN], H5762 [27JN], H5970 [28JN]

——— reform, H76–H78 [9JA], H163 [11JA], H480 [18JA], H632 [29JA], H906, H971 [7FE], H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5088–H5090 [12JN], H5820 [28JN], H7716–H7719 [26JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

——— require enforcement of existing immigration laws, H1131 [14FE], H3309 [13AP], H3738 [27AP], H5018 [8JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5760, H5762 [27JN], H7803 [4SE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN], H7691 [26JY], E1080 [26JY]

——— reverse ban on travel abroad under advance parole permits for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H3869 [9MY]

In Our Backyard (organization): tribute to Convenience Stores Against Trafficking program, E809 [8JN]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Military Service Academy Nomination Board, E1452 [26OC], E1567 [28NO]

——— tribute to 6th Congressional District Education Advisory Committee members, E1563 [28NO]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Cathedral High School, E1255 [13SE], E1372 [5OC]

——— anniversary of Marion County Commission on Youth, E1288 [25SE]

——— anniversary of Wheeler Mission Ministries, E1331 [28SE]

——— tribute to Warren Central High School student athletes, E460 [13AP]

Inez, TX: anniversary of William Wood Elementary School, E1247 [13SE]

International Day of the Girl Child: observance, E1385 [9OC], E1404 [12OC]

Iowa: anniversary of Iowa Supreme Court decision in Clark v. Board of Directors relative to racial segregation of public schools, E1172 [24AU]

Irlbeck, Carl: Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H3331 [16AP]

Jackson, Garrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E43 [16JA]

Jackson, MS: tribute to Jackson Public Schools JROTC program, E1605 [6DE]

Jacksonville, FL: tribute to Mandarin High School football team, H10323 [19DE]

——— tribute to River City Science Academy Science Olympiad team, H4290 [22MY]

——— tribute to William M. Raines High School football team, H10323 [19DE]

Jama, Nimo: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]

James, Delilah R.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E745 [25MY]

James, Karma: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [20MR]

James, Sally A. Convirs: Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough, CA, Community Care Award recipient, E466 [16AP]

Japan: urge resolution to international parental child abduction case, H5753 [27JN]

Jefferson City, MO: tribute to Blair Oaks High School football team, E1625 [10DE]

Jenkins, Representative Evan H.: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9095 [27SE]

Jenson, Susan: Bonfils Stanton Foundation Arts and Society Award recipient, E1614 [6DE]

Jewish Community Alliance: anniversary, H1172 [14FE], E182 [14FE]

Johnes, Malik: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E565 [27AP]

Johnsen, Bryce P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1625 [10DE]

Johnson, Alyssa: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E762 [5JN]

Johnson, Dorothy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1492 [2NO]

Johnson, Jeremiah: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association AA John Mariucci Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]

Johnson, Jessica: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E445 [12AP]

Jones, Malik: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E606 [8MY], E645 [15MY]

Jones, Wyatt D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1621 [10DE]

Jordan, Chris: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E566 [27AP], E606 [8MY]

Jorjorian, Anoosh: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1468 [26OC]

Juarez, Latrell E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1297 [25SE]

Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: anniversary, E809 [8JN]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: eliminate valid court order (VCO) exception to Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders (DSO) requirement, E1680 [17DE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), H9359 [28SE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), Senate amendment, H10175 [13DE], E1680 [17DE]

Kane, Alex: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]

Kardisco, Rachelle: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E674 [17MY]

Karnik, Arya: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1594 [3DE]

Karnofski, Kim: National Coalition of Classified Education Support Employee Unions Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award recipient, E520 [24AP]

Kate’s Kart, Inc.: anniversary, H421 [17JA]

Katy, TX: tribute to Katy Independent School District track and field teams, E448 [12AP]

——— tribute to Seven Lakes High School quiz bowl team, E631 [11MY]

——— tribute to Tompkins High School boys’ basketball team, H1530 [13MR]

Keeler, PJ: New York Twin Rivers Council of Boy Scouts Good Scout Award recipient, E433 [11AP]

Kelly, Brett: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, H5635 [25JN]

Kelly, Brian: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H9395 [28SE]

Kentucky: tribute to 1st Congressional District students participating in the Future Problem Solving Program International conference, H5820 [28JN]

Khamov, Matthew: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]

King, Jared: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E429 [11AP]

King Ridge Foundation: anniversary, E1420 [16OC]

Kingsville, TX: tribute to Santa Gertrudis Academy girls’ softball team, E1058 [24JY]

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Kingwood High School cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training program, E794 [7JN]

——— tribute to Kingwood Park High School baseball team, E792 [7JN]

——— tribute to Kingwood Park High School girls’ volleyball team, E1623 [10DE]

Kirtland AFB, NM: tribute to Air Force Research Laboratory of New Mexico STEM Outreach Program, E209 [23FE]

Klassner, Karen: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1512 [13NO]

Klempel, Kathryn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]

Kloiber, Melissa: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1667 [13DE]

Knight, Lukas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E495 [18AP], E659 [16MY]

Knob Noster, MO: tribute to Knob Noster High School girls’ track team, H5510 [22JN]

Knuth, Doreen: Council Bluffs, IA, Community School District Principal of the Year award recipient, E1010 [13JY]

Kulhanek, Nicholas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E496 [18AP], E660 [16MY]

Kumeso, Exhauce: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E497 [18AP], E661 [16MY]

La Cañada Flintridge, CA: anniversary of YMCA of the Foothills, E515 [24AP]

La Grange Park, IL: tribute to Nazareth Academy football team, E1666 [13DE]

LaGue, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1445 [23OC]

Lakawitz, Jeanne: Pennsbury, PA, School District School Bus Driver of the Year award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Lammers, Ryne: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1213 [6SE], E1399 [12OC]

Lancaster, OH: tribute to Lancaster High School students participating in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (organization) competition, E584 [3MY]

Lancaster, PA: tribute to Lampeter-Strasburg High School girls’ softball team, H5653 [26JN]

——— tribute to Lancaster Catholic High School baseball team, H5667 [26JN]

——— tribute to Manheim Township High School boys’ lacrosse team, H5159 [14JN]

Lane, Ashley: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1276 [20SE]

Lanett, AL: tribute to Lanett High School boys’ basketball team, E274 [7MR]

Langhorne, PA: Sesame Place (theme park) designation as Certified Autism Center by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, H3731 [27AP]

Lansdale, PA: tribute to Bridle Path Elementary School, H7878 [6SE]

Laubert, Kennedi: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]

Lavagnino, Chris: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [30OC]

Law enforcement: provide alternatives to incarceration for youth (H.R. 65), E400 [5AP]

——— provide for humane treatment of youths in police custody (H.R. 47), E400 [5AP]

——— provide for the expungement and sealing of youth criminal records (H.R. 61), E400 [5AP]

Law enforcement officers: tribute to border patrol and immigration enforcement agents, H5584 [25JN]

Lawless, Lauren: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Lawson, Jonathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [26AP]

Lawson, Wulfgang: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Leslie, Al: American Family Insurance Co., ALL-USA Boys Track and Field Coach of the Year, E1348 [28SE]

Lessfield, Ira A.: Lawyers for Children America (organization) Janet Reno Outstanding Community Partner Award recipient, H9700 [29NO]

Lezynski, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1379 [6MR]

Liberty, TX: tribute to Liberty High School girls’ softball team, E764 [5JN], E890 [21JN]

Linch, Dylan: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E889 [21JN]

Linden, NJ: tribute to Linden Public Schools Caroling for a Cause program, H10501 [20DE]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of Catholic High School for Boys Marine Corps JROTC program and tribute to fundraisers for construction of Gold Star families monument, H3752 [7MY]

Littrell, Boyd: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Liverpool, NY: tribute to Liverpool High School boys’ basketball team, E824 [12JN]

Long, Morgan: National Merit Scholarship finalist, E395 [5AP]

Long Lake, MN: tribute to Orono High School boys’ ice hockey team, H1618 [15MR]

Lopez, Angela: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]

Lopez, Miguel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E498 [18AP], E661 [16MY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Atwater Park Center, E1176 [24AU]

——— anniversary of Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic, E1287 [25SE]

——— anniversary of YWCA Greater Los Angeles, E1481 [30OC]

Louisiana: tribute to Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program, H3065 [10AP]

Lowe, Elgin: South Alameda County, CA, NAACP Annual Service Award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

Machado, Alexandra: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E690 [18MY]

Magyar, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E484 [17AP]

Maher, Fred: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Board of Directors Jason Award recipient, E1475 [30OC]

Maine: assessment of economy, H10501 [20DE]

Makowski, Merrick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

Malcolm, Dominique: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New York, E187 [14FE]

Maldonado, Miguel O.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E443 [12AP]

Maldonado, Olivas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E742 [25MY]

Mallon, Peter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E480 [17AP]

Mallory, Allyson: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E582 [3MY]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, E1302 [25SE], E1325 [27SE], E1338, E1346 [28SE], E1431 [19OC]

Mamaroneck, NY: anniversary of Westchester Day School, E11 [8JA]

Mann, Tyler J., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1219 [7SE]

Manvel, TX: tribute to Manvel High School football team, H7 [8JA]

Marc Community Resources, Inc.: tribute, H9702 [29NO]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H462–H469 [17JA], H480, H482, H488, H491, H492, H493 [18JA], H561, H562, H572, H574–H581 [19JA], E72, E74 [19JA]

——— commend marchers at North Carolina event, H136 [11JA]

March for Our Lives: tribute, H3839 [9MY], E624 [10MY], E650 [15MY], E661 [16MY], E670 [17MY], E686 [18MY], E697 [21MY], E706 [22MY], E715 [23MY], E726 [24MY]

Marroguin, Skylah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]

Marshville, NC: tribute to Forest Hills High School boys’ basketball team, H1658 [19MR]

Martin, Kulani: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]

Martinez, Michael: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E501 [18AP], E658 [16MY]

McClain, Maria: National Science Teachers Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Teacher Ambassador selectee, H7692 [26JY]

McClelland, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E502 [18AP], E662 [16MY]

McComb, OH: tribute to McComb High School football team, H10038 [11DE]

McConnell, Griffin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E503 [18AP], E663 [16MY]

McDonald, Grace: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E766 [5JN]

McDonald, Ian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

McFerrin, Derek R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E44 [16JA]

McGaughey, Jordan: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, E431 [11AP]

McHenry, Justin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1405 [12OC]

McHenry County, IL: anniversary of Pioneer Center for Human Services, H2030 [22MR]

McKee, Benjamin P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1104 [27JY]

McKee, Colin: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889 [21JN]

McLain, Dawn: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H1230 [26FE]

McLeansboro, IL: tribute to Hamilton County Junior High School girls’ softball team, E1524 [14NO]

McMann, Makayla: Hoover Presidential Foundation Uncommon Student Award recipient, E199 [16FE]

McMaster, Donnie: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1218 [6SE]

McNierney, Kayla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [20MR]

Mechanicsburg, PA: tribute to Cumberland Valley High School competition cheerleading team, E276 [7MR]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families, H9156 [28SE]

——— anniversary, E1109 [31JY]

——— ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth, H5515 [22JN]

——— increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (H.R. 4866), E71 [19JA]

——— protect enrollment of incarcerated youth for medical assistance, H5516 [22JN]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 3325), H9771 [10DE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10043–H10052 [11DE], H10275 [19DE]

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission: conduct study and report on requirements applicable to, and practices of, mental institutions (H.R. 5800), H5040–H5042 [12JN]

Medicare: establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]

Melinger, Kaleigh: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [20MR], E444 [12AP]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, H9044 [26SE]

Mendiola, Evangelina: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1301 [25SE]

Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (H. Res. 842), H3458 [24AP]

Mental health: add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards (H.R. 6984), E1334 [28SE]

——— address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (H.R. 1757), H5520 [22JN]

Mentoring programs: importance, H683 [30JA]

Meraz Apodaca, Sayda J.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]

Merced County, CA: tribute to 4–H program, E1498 [6NO]

——— tribute to Merced County Human Services Agency All Dads Matter programs, E921 [26JN]

Merfeld, Andy: Central Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, H3840 [9MY]

Mexican American Council, Inc.: tribute to farmworker student recognition ceremony, E931 [27JN]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Christopher Columbus High School, H9513 [14NO]

——— tribute to Best Buddies International (organization) 5k walk, H1703 [20MR]

Miami Bridge (organization): tribute, H8174 [13SE]

Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services, Inc.: anniversary, H6051 [11JY]

Michigan: tribute to 10th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winners, H4141 [17MY]

Milan, IL: tribute to American Legion Milan Post 569 baseball team, E1130 [7AU]

Mill Hall, PA: tribute to Central Mountain High School Career and Technology Education Center and Keystone Central School District career and technology education curriculum, H1133 [14FE]

Miller, Brooke: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E347 [20MR]

Minneapolis, MN: tribute to Bloomington Jefferson High School cheerleadering team, H1681 [19MR]

Minnesota: tribute to National Merit Scholarship recipients from 6th Congressional District, H25 [9JA]

Minnetonka, MN: tribute to Edina High School boys’ ice hockey team, H1545 [14MR]

——— tribute to Minnetonka High School boys’ swimming and diving team, E405 [9AP]

——— tribute to Minnetonka High School girls’ soccer team, E1555 [27NO]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, H4144 [17MY]

Mintun, Bonnie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1471 [26OC]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), H9358 [28SE]

Missouri City, TX: tribute to Ridge Point High School girls’ volleyball team, H9658 [27NO]

Mitchell, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E124 [2FE]

Moloney, James, VI: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1041 [23JY]

Montana Outfitters and Guides Association: tribute to Hearts Under the Big Sky program, E944 [28JN]

Monticello, IL: tribute to Monticello High School football team, H9746 [30NO]

Moore, Susan: Sonoma County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E472 [16AP]

Morality and ethics: respect rule of law, H9749 [30NO]

Morris, Sydney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]

Morrison, IL: tribute to Morrison High School boys’ track relay team, E847 [14JN]

Morristown, IN: tribute to Morristown High School boys’ basketball team, E382 [29MR]

Morton, IL: tribute to Morton High School marching band, E722 [23MY]

Mother’s Day: observance, H3753 [7MY]

Motion pictures: tribute to release of ‘‘I Lived on Parker Avenue’’ documentary on adoption, E298 [13MR]

Mount Joy, PA: tribute to Donegal High School girls’ field hockey team, H10036 [11DE]

Mount Vernon, AR: tribute to Mount Vernon-Enola High School cybersecurity team, H5027 [12JN]

Mountain Lakes, NJ: anniversary of Mountain Lakes Junior Fire Dept., E1334 [28SE]

Muirhead, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E831 [13JN]

Mullin, Paul and Mary Kate: tribute to birth of child, E1407 [16OC]

Munford, TN: tribute to Munford High School marching band, H9772 [10DE]

Murphy, Dave: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E505 [18AP], E664 [16MY]

Murphysboro, IL: tribute to Murphysboro Middle School girls’ volleyball team, H3351 [17AP]

Muse, Ty: Broome County, NY, Baden-Powell Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, H1201 [15FE]

Naftz, Isaac: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP], E744 [25MY]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of Stratford High School desegregation, E1316 [27SE]

National Adoption Day: observance, H9474 [13NO], H9514 [14NO], H9657 [27NO], E1432 [19OC]

National Adoption Month: observance, H9657 [27NO]

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 125), H5369 [21JN]

National Association of Students Against Gun Violence: tribute, E571 [27AP]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 692), E103 [29JA], E129 [2FE]

National Charter Schools Week: observance, H3785 [8MY], H3867 [9MY]

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H7900 [6SE], H7924 [7SE], H8892 [26SE], E1310 [26SE]

National Children’s Dental Health Month: observance, H1134 [14FE]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: observance, E621 [10MY]

National Domestic Violence Hotline: tribute, H7867 [5SE]

National FFA Organization: update charter (H.R. 5595), H3563 [25AP]

National Foster Care Month: observance, H3764 [7MY], H4270 [21MY], H4585, H4591, H4592 [23MY]

National Guard: National Guard Youth Challenge Program funding, H5740 [26JN]

National Hockey League: tribute to Declaration of Principles, E291 [9MR]

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: observance, H137 [11JA]

National Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month: observance, H6244 [16JY]

National Mentoring Month: observance, H397 [16JA], H487 [18JA], E128 [2FE]

——— observance (H. Res. 683), H683 [30JA]

National Missing Children’s Day: observance, E732 [24MY]

National Month of the Military Child: observance, H3214 [13AP]

National Network To End Domestic Violence: impact of ‘‘Domestic Violence Counts—A 24-Hour National Census of Domestic Violence Services’’ report, H7868 [5SE]

National School Choice Week: observance, H415 [17JA], H573 [19JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (H. Res. 723), H906 [7FE]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, H8 [8JA], H456 [17JA], H483 [18JA], H688, H690 [30JA]

National Suicide Prevention Week: observance, H8163 [12SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H3764 [7MY], H3788, H3789, H3825 [8MY], H3838, H3843, H3844, H3868 [9MY]

Neary, Riley: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [25MY]

Needville, TX: tribute to Needville High School dance and drill team, E1269 [20SE]

——— tribute to Needville High School girls’ volleyball team, H9731 [29NO], E105 [29JA]

Nelson, Joel: Council Bluffs, IA, Community School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1011 [13JY]

Nero, Aaron D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

New Bedford, MA: anniversary of Dennison Memorial Community Center, E221 [26FE]

New Hartford, NY: tribute to JavaScouts robotics team, H164 [11JA]

New Hope, PA: tribute to Bucks County Children’s Museum, H1659 [19MR]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E71 [19JA], E1563 [28NO]

——— tribute to 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E543 [26AP]

New Life Refuge Ministries (organization): tribute, E1219 [7SE]

New Orleans, LA: anniversary of McDonogh 35 Senior High School, E520 [24AP]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Newark Community Solutions (organization), H1681 [19MR]

Newtown, PA: tribute to student participants in Countryside Gallery ‘‘One Planet—Wildlife Vulnerable to Climate Change’’ exhibit, H5290 [20JN]

Nicaragua: condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations, H5158 [14JN]

Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security: call for resignation relative to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5370 [21JN]

North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council: anniversary, E1485 [2NO]

North Miami Beach, FL: opening of Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities new facility, H1751 [21MR]

North Wales, PA: tribute to Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School, H9097 [27SE]

——— tribute to Montgomery Elementary School, H9097 [27SE]

Northampton Township, PA: tribute to Miracle League of Northampton Township, H3349 [17AP]

Northern Mariana Islands: tribute to International Thespian Society Team, E1087 [26JY]

——— tribute to National Speech and Debate Association team, E1157 [17AU]

Nothing But Nets (organization): tribute, H8175 [13SE]

NSF: support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education research focused on early childhood (H.R. 3397), H1097–H1100 [13FE]

Oak Ridge, TN: tribute to Oak Ridge High School National Science Bowl team, H3563 [25AP]

Oakland, CA: tribute to McClymonds High School football team, H559 [19JA], E88 [22JA]

Obert-Thorn, Rebecca: Axalta Coating Systems, LLC, All-Pro Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H4144 [17MY]

O’Brien, Jennifer: American Mothers Inc., New York Mother of the Year award recipient, H3495 [24AP]

Ogata, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E739 [25MY]

Okanogan, WA: Virginia Grainger Elementary School first grade class recipient of President’s Environmental Youth Award, H9542 [16NO]

Okawville, IL: tribute to Okawville High School boys’ basketball team, E298 [13MR]

Olson, Alexander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]

Ondriezek, Kylie: Sumter County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E495 [18AP]

Onstead, Samuel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1271 [20SE]

Orlando, FL: Orange County Library System recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6193 [13JY]

Oswalt, Daimon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]

Oswego, NY: tribute to Oswego High School girls’ volleyball team, E123 [2FE]

Otoo, Kingsley O.: QuestBridge (organization) College Prep Scholar award recipient, E986 [10JY]

Overland Park, KS: tribute to Blue Valley West High School National Science Bowl team, H3590 [26AP]

——— tribute to Pleasant Ridge Middle School National Science Bowl team, H3590 [26AP]

Padro, Dante: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E546 [26AP]

Page, Addison: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E523 [24AP]

Paget, Alexis: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hero Award recipient, E1133 [7AU]

Palm Beach County, FL: tribute to fight against opioid drug abuse epidemic, E144 [6FE]

Pana, IL: tribute to Pana Fire Dept., E821 [12JN]

Panjwani, Komal: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1181 [28AU]

Paramus, NJ: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, schoolbus crash, H4234 [18MY]

Paris, Matthew: 4th Congressional District of Colorado Congressional App Challenge winner, E1561 [27NO]

Parker, Nevaeh: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1182, H1183, H1200, H1203 [15FE], H1232, H1247, H1248, H1262–H1264 [26FE], H1552 [14MR], H1656 [19MR]

Parr, Mark: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1524 [14NO]

Pasadena, TX: anniversary of First Baptist Christian Academy, E357 [21MR]

Pauls, Arien: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, E448 [12AP]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 14th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E548 [26AP]

——— tribute to high schools in the 8th Congressional District with high ranking standardized test scores and graduation rates, H4589 [23MY]

——— tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, H4744 [5JN]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1183 [15FE], H1645 [15MR]

——— tribute to Penn State 4–H program members, H6050 [11JY]

Pensacola, FL: tribute to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, E128 [2FE]

Peoria, IL: tribute to Richwoods High School girls’ basketball team, E318 [15MR]

Perea, Andreas J.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E547 [26AP]

Peru, NY: anniversary of North County Mission of Hope, E659 [16MY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Central High School Power of Student Voices program, E365 [23MR]

Phillips, Heather: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E202 [16FE]

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families (organization): anniversary, E624 [10MY]

Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Arizona PBS, E247 [1MR]

——— tribute to Sabbath Observant Kosher Family Cub Scout Family Pack 210, E1645 [11DE]

Piasecki, Wendy: West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E195 [15FE]

Pickford, MI: Pickford Community Library winner of Scholastic Inc., Summer Reading Challenge, E1425 [19OC]

Piedmont, AL: tribute to Spring Garden High School girls’ basketball team, E306 [13MR]

Pitera, Tyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E447 [12AP], E646 [15MY]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Girls of Steel robotics team, E489 [17AP]

Place Called Home (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1580 [29NO]

Plainsboro, NJ: tribute to West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North National Science Bowl team, H3330 [16AP]

Plymouth, MN: tribute to Wayzata High School boys’ track team, H5668 [26JN]

——— Wayzata High School recipient of USA Today (publication) Minnesota Best Public School award, H64 [9JA]

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ: tribute to Point Pleasant Borough High School students for developing Lunch Buddy app, H5159 [14JN]

Poole, Jane: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E743 [25MY]

Potocki, Kathy and Pete: Danny Fund (organization) Valentine’s Ball honorees, E389 [2AP]

Prematurity Awareness Month: observance, H9578 [27NO]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), H9578 [27NO], H10054–H10057 [11DE]

Princeton, NJ: tribute to Princeton Charter School National Science Bowl team, H3330 [16AP]

Prindle, Kathleen: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1515 [13NO]

Provo, UT: tribute to Centennial Middle School MATHCOUNTS team, E743 [25MY]

Pruett, Richard: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]

Public Schools Week: observance, H1547, H1587 [14MR], H1615, H1616 [15MR], E310 [14MR]

Public welfare programs: extend grants, measure employment outcomes of exiting recipients, and make corrections to data exchange standards of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 7264), H10124 [12DE]

——— institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 5489), H3965 [15MY]

Pueblo, CO: tribute to Pueblo South High School football team, E643 [15MY]

——— tribute to Southern Colorado Soap Box Derby, E821 [12JN]

Puri, Sonali: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]

R.J. Leonard Foundation: tribute, H8892 [26SE]

Rangel, Victor: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1166 [21AU]

REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia (organization): tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Baldwin County, GA, E1376 [5OC]

——— tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Barrow County, GA, E1396 [12OC]

Read Across America Day: observance (H. Res. 753), E225 [27FE]

Reasoner, John: Creston, IA, Youth of the Year award recipient, E199 [16FE]

Reza, Danais: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E413 [10AP], E524 [24AP]

Rheker, Dylan: Macomb County, MI, Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H4141 [17MY]

Richmond, TX: tribute to Foster High School girls’ swim team, E237 [27FE]

Rigby, Tate: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1403 [12OC]

Risser, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1277 [20SE]

Robb, Courtney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E525 [24AP]

Rocha, Adrena: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E526 [24AP]

Rocheleau, Joey: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1419 [16OC]

Rock Hill, SC: tribute to Palmetto Women’s Center, H1587 [14MR]

Rock Island, IL: tribute to Rock Island High School girls’ softball team, E878 [20JN]

Rockford, IL: tribute to Rockford Auburn High School Quiz Bowl team, E590 [7MY]

Rodgers, Gavin: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Junior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E811 [8JN]

Rodwin, Lisa B.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation recipient, E441 [12AP]

Roling, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E972 [6JY]

Romang, Luke: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1707 [20DE]

Romano, Pam: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angel in Adoption Award recipient, E678 [17MY]

Romero James, Delilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E414 [10AP]

Roselle Park, NJ: tribute to Roselle Park High School wrestling team, H765 [5FE]

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated High School Air Force JROTC program, E225 [27FE]

——— tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846, E847, E848 [14JN]

Roswell, GA: tribute to Blessed Trinity High School football team, H981 [8FE]

Ruelle, Julia: Ely Outfitting Co. & Boundary Waters Guide Service Boundary Waters Teen Essay Contest winner, H6099 [11JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, E1681 [17DE]

Running Bear, Alexis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E518 [24AP]

Russell, Jeremiah A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E703 [22MY]

Saeugling, Clayton: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]

Safety: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (H. Con. Res. 72), H4234 [18MY], H8844–H8847 [25SE]

Saharchuk, Philip: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E735 [25MY]

Saharia, Aditya: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1128 [7AU]

Salinas, CA: anniversary of Salinas City Elementary School District, E1403 [12OC]

Sammons, Brooklyn: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E893 [21JN]

San Anselmo, CA: Wade Thomas Elementary School recipient of California Dept. of Education California Distinguished School Award, E589 [7MY]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to University of Texas Health Science Center Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, E1217 [6SE]

San Elizario, TX: tribute to San Elizario High School boys’ soccer team, E588 [7MY]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Children’s Musical Theater San Jose, E104 [29JA]

——— anniversary of Community Health Partnership, E1290 [25SE]

San Luis Obispo County, CA: tribute to Children and Families Commission First 5 San Luis Obispo County Children’s Bill of Rights, H1758 [22MR]

Sanchez, Arianna: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719 [23MY]

Sanchez, Luis F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1128 [7AU]

Santa Ana, CA: tribute to Nicholas Academic Center, E835 [13JN]

Santa Cruz, CA: anniversary of Santa Cruz Symphony, E584 [3MY]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H4267, H4280 [21MY], H4288 [22MY], E704 [22MY]

——— condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School and express condolences to friends and family of victims, E718 [23MY]

Saudi Arabia: condemn Saudi-led coalition bombing of school bus in Yemen, H7865 [5SE], H7881 [6SE]

Sawano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E448 [12AP]

Schindewolf, Alicia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP]

Schneider, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1036 [19JY]

School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania: tribute, H1382 [6MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 5374), H3710 [27AP], H9698 [29NO]

——— use of Bible in public school curriculum, H9682, H9683 [28NO]

Schueller, Megan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E451 [12AP]

Schwab, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1342 [28SE]

Scott, Drew: Texas 27th Congressional District Congressional Arts competition winner, H1510 [13MR]

Scott, Owen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1592 [3DE]

Scott, Tanner: National Merit Scholarship finalist, E395 [5AP]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of DAR Scranton City Chapter, E1263 [17SE]

Scudder, Anushka: National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization) Do the Write Thing Challenge program ambassador designee, E1044 [23JY]

Seattle, WA: tribute to Franklin High School mock trial team, E1370 [5OC]

Sessions, James and Angie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1405 [12OC]

Shackelford, Kolby: Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year award recipient, E125 [2FE]

Shaw, Charles: Kiwanis Club of Westside, West Palm Beach, FL, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1482 [30OC]

Shaw, Cooper L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1259 [13SE]

Silsbee, TX: tribute to Silsbee High School boys’ basketball team, E587 [7MY]

Silva, Yosselin: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]

Silverwood, Mark: Devotion to Children (organization) Legacy Award recipient, E626 [10MY]

Skattum, Destiny: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E691 [18MY]

Skillern, Liz: Shenandoah (IA) Valley News Person of the Year award recipient, E393 [5AP]

Smale-Schemmel, Marcus: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]

Smith, Megan: Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winner, H5758 [27JN]

Snyder, Justin L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E347 [20MR]

Social Security: ensure access to mental health services for children and pregnant women under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3192), H5231–H5233 [19JN]

——— extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H30 [9JA], H91, H97, H98, H101, H102, H128, H129 [10JA], H162 [11JA], H175 [16JA], H424, H425, H426 [17JA], H491, H493, H505–H510, H528–H536 [18JA], H585, H586, H594–H596, H598 [20JA], H606, H609 [21JA], H611, H612, H613, H614, H615, H616, H623 [22JA], H1493, H1494 [8MR], E89, E90 [22JA]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H3914–H3918 [10MY], H4863–H4866, H4873–H4878, H4880–H4882 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], H6573 [19JY]

Soh, Susan: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1470 [26OC]

Soroptimist International of Glendale, CA (organization): anniversary, E206 [20FE]

Soroptimist International of Guam (organization): anniversary, E785 [6JN]

Souderton, PA: Souderton Area High School Special Olympics International Unified Champion School designee, H175 [16JA]

——— tribute to Souderton Area School District students for annual food drive and quarter collection, H4782 [6JN]

South Glens Falls, NY: tribute to Moreau Community Center, E387 [2AP]

South Whitley, IN: tribute to Whitko High School participants in World School Children’s Art Exhibition in Taiwan, E49 [16JA]

Sparr, Sutton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E452 [12AP], E647 [15MY]

Sparta, NC: tribute to Alleghany High School girls’ softball team, H5634 [25JN]

Special Olympics Hawaii: anniversary, H10038 [11DE]

Sports: require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), H633–H643 [29JA], H690 [30JA], E119 [30JA]

Springfield, MO: anniversary of New Covenant Academy, E1410 [16OC]

SSA: reissue Social Security numbers to children in cases in which the confidentiality of the number has been compromised (H.R. 1512), H3375–H3377 [17AP]

St. Joseph, IL: tribute to St. Joseph-Ogden High School girls’ track and field team, E733 [24MY]

St. Michael, MN: tribute to St. Michael-Albertville High School wrestling team, H3157 [12AP]

St. Peters, MO: tribute to Fort Zumwalt High School boys’ soccer team, E1751 [3JA]

STAND (organization): tribute, H3571 [25AP]

Steinkamp, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E873 [20JN]

Steinkamp, Patrick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Sterling, IL: tribute to Sterling High School girls’ volleyball team, E1532 [16NO]

Stockton, CA: tribute to Fremont/Lopez Elementary School Mariachi Los Toritos band, E693 [21MY]

Stockton, Caleb: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]

Stone, Kristen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1593 [3DE]

Stoots, Maryah: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1431 [19OC]

Strack, Jeff: Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1490 [2NO]

Student activists: tribute, H1320 [27FE]

——— tribute to call for action against gun violence, H1734, H1735 [21MR], H3103 [11AP], E452 [12AP]

Stump, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1185 [31AU], E1401 [12OC]

Sugarloaf Township, PA: anniversary of Valley Chiefs Mini-Football League, E1339 [28SE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools and ensure vigilance against resegregation of society, H3987 [16MY], E694 [21MY]

——— anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H462–H469 [17JA], H480, H482, H491, H492, H493 [18JA], H561, H564, H572, H574–H581 [19JA], E72 [19JA]

——— authorize Speaker Ryan to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House in the matter of U.S. v. Texas relative to use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, E412 [10AP]

——— decision on partial birth abortion ban, H576 [19JA]

——— hearing of arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, H1588–H1595 [14MR]

Swano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E648 [15MY]

Sylacauga, AL: tribute to Sylacauga High School boys’ basketball team, E269 [7MR]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo, E510 [23AP]

——— tribute to Jamesville DeWitt High School girls’ basketball team, E859 [19JN]

——— tribute to McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center, E381 [29MR]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, H3578, H3588 [26AP]

Tanner, Lance: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E888 [21JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit relative to any stillborn child of a taxpayer (H.R. 3549), H1530 [13MR]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 5153), H7168 [25JY]

——— extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H8896 [26SE], H9094, H9139 [27SE], H9158–H9174 [28SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), motion to recommit, H9173 [28SE]

——— prohibit making permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business unless enactment will not harm the financial position of Medicare and Social Security trust funds, H9173 [28SE]

——— reform dependent care flexible spending accounts, H8894 [26SE]

Taylor, Gina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1487 [2NO]

Taylor, Kristin Hill: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Taylor, Lyla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E453 [12AP]

Taylor Ridge, IL: tribute to Rockridge High School girls’ softball team, E841 [14JN]

Tennessee: passage of law allowing juveniles charged with a crime to be sent to adult penitentiaries before sentencing, H4235 [18MY]

Texas: request from school systems for waiver of certain test score requirements for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, H980 [8FE]

——— tribute to Texas football, H8177 [13SE]

——— tribute to 21st Congressional District service academy appointees, E799 [7JN]

Thedford, NE: tribute to Thedford High School National Science Bowl team, H3731 [27AP]

Thomas, Albert: National Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year award recipient, E391 [5AP]

Thomas, Samuel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1404 [12OC]

Thomas, Shaughn: Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E634 [11MY]

Thompson, Shawn: Iowa Football Coaches Association John Taft Memorial Junior High Award recipient, E402 [5AP]

Thornton, Jeremiah D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1396 [12OC]

Ticoalu, Gabrina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E416 [10AP]

Timothy, Lakota: National FFA Organization Henry Staiger Agriculture Education and Future Farmers of America Award recipient, H5667 [26JN]

Toledo, Doris: QuestBridge (organization) College Prep Scholar award recipient, E986 [10JY]

Toledo, OH: tribute to Rogers High School girls’ basketball team, H3868 [9MY]

Tolleson, Lauren and Jesse: tribute to birth of child, E528 [24AP]

Towery, Margie: Greenbrier, AR, School District Greenbrier High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, H7831 [5SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), Senate amendment, H10539–H10544 [21DE]

Triangle Volleyball Club (organization): National Council of Youth Sports Sports Teach Respect Initiative Values and Excellence (STRIVE) Organization of the Year award recipient, E1320 [27SE]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, H398 [16JA], H416, H418, H421 [17JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to family values, H5635–H5642 [25JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, H1355 [5MR], H1375, H1377 [6MR], H1446 [7MR], H1530 [13MR], H5013–H5016 [8JN], H5372–H5374 [21JN], H5666 [26JN], H6122 [12JY], E1741 [31DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to race relations, H5366 [21JN]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5489, H5490 [21JN], H5967 [28JN]

——— Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, H3766–H3773 [7MY]

——— oppose Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, E490 [17AP]

Tuesday’s Children (organization): tribute, H3578 [26AP]

Tulare, CA: convey and remove reversionary interest of the U.S. in certain lands (H.R. 805), H5593, H5594 [25JN]

Tunkhannock, PA: tribute to Tunkhannock Little League softball team, E1175 [24AU]

Turnbull, Raphael (Rae): California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]

Turner, Serenity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E454 [12AP]

Twinsburg, OH: Wilcox Primary School Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators Hall of Fame School designee, E552 [26AP]

Tyler, TX: tribute to Grace Community School girls’ basketball team, E420 [10AP]

Type One Parent Project (TOPP) Foundation: tribute, H1379 [6MR]

Tzintzun Chavez, Belen: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E412 [10AP]

U.N.: U.S. opposition to WHO resolution promoting breastfeeding, H6119 [12JY]

U.S. Military Academy: tribute to West Point Leadership Ethics and Diversity in STEM (LEADS) Program, E628 [10MY]

Ulibarri, Anissa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E418 [10AP]

Umbaugh, Ward: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E391 [5AP]

Umeakuana, Favour: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]

United Kingdom: right to life debate relative to Alfie Evans, H3586 [26AP]

University of California, Davis: anniversary of MIND Institute, E1436 [23OC]

University of Miami: anniversary of University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disorders, H3346 [17AP]

University of Missouri: anniversary of ROTC Fighting Mules Battalion, E1302 [25SE]

University of North Georgia: tribute to Casper Mobile Literacy Program, E1626 [10DE]

Utica, NY: anniversary of Masonic Care Community of New York, H3562 [25AP]

——— tribute to DAR Oneida County Chapter Good Citizens Award finalists, H3130 [11AP]

Van Eyck, Mark: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E247 [1MR]

Van Meter, IA: tribute to Van Meter High School football team, E108 [29JA]

Van Norman, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1446 [23OC]

Vang, Eva: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [10AP]

Vassell, April: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, H163 [11JA]

Vestal, Sean: North Carolina High School Athletic Association Homer Thompson Memorial Eight Who Make a Difference Award recipient, H3785 [8MY]

Vickery, Garret: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [16FE]

Vicory, Ivy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [10AP]

Villegas, Jose: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]

Vilonia, AR: express condolences for victims of tornado, H3583 [26AP]

Virgin Islands: tribute to children returning to school after Hurricane Irma, H7881 [6SE]

Virginia: Barbara Johns Day observance, H3563–H3565 [25AP]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Football Hall of Fame inductees and scholarship award recipients, E626 [10MY]

Vizzard, Meghan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E178 [13FE]

Waco, TX: anniversary of Rapoport Academy, E1161 [17AU]

Wagner, Elijah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E551 [26AP]

Walnut, IL: anniversary of Rotary Club of Walnut, IL, E460 [13AP]

Ware, Crystel: Texas Alliance of Black School Educators Educator of the Year award recipient, E401 [5AP]

Warminster, PA: tribute to Archbishop Wood Catholic High School football team, H486 [18JA]

Washington, MO: tribute to Washington High School girls’ track relay team, E1001 [12JY]

Washington Area Women’s Foundation: tribute, E1461 [26OC]

Washington (State): tribute to public schools, H1614 [15MR]

Watkins Glen, NY: anniversary of Arc of Schuyler, E685 [18MY]

Wauseon, OH: tribute to Wauseon High School wrestling team, E197 [15FE]

Weinstock, Nancy and Bruce: Wyoming Valley Children’s Association Making a Difference Award recipients, E700 [21MY]

Wenger, Madalyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E634 [11MY]

West Des Moines, IA: tribute to Dowling Catholic High School football team, E30 [10JA]

West Seneca, NY: tribute to West Seneca West Senior High School football team, E15 [9JA]

——— West Seneca Youth Theatre recipient of West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Community Service Organization of the Year Award, E194 [15FE]

Westphalia, MO: tribute to Fatima High School boys’ cross country team, E1747 [3JA]

——— tribute to Fatima High School girls’ cross country team, E1748 [3JA]

Wheat Ridge, CO: Wheat Ridge High School STEM Program recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Horizon Award, E490 [17AP]

Whittaker, Kaitlyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E635 [11MY]

Wichita, KS: opening of Wichita Advanced Learning Library, H5185 [14JN]

Wilbur, Bryce: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E109 [29JA]

Wilburn, Courtney: National Association of Secondary School Principals Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E50 [16JA]

Wildwood, FL: tribute to Wildwood Middle High School sports teams, E495 [18AP]

Wilkinson, Sarah and Robert: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1300 [25SE]

Williams, Brielle: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]

Williams, Mason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1448 [23OC]

Williamsport, PA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 14, H1758 [22MR]

Wilson, Jaime: Katy, TX, VFW Post 9182 Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E844 [14JN]

Winchester, VA: anniversary of Sacred Heart Academy, E1024 [17JY]

Windsor, IL: tribute to Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg High School girls’ softball team, E931 [27JN]

Woerth, Kylan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E44 [16JA]

Wood, Katherine: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E863 [19JN]

Woodcock, Victoria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E636 [11MY]

World Down Syndrome Day: observance, H3153 [12AP]

World Refugee Day: observance, H5293 [20JN]

World Youth Skills Day: observance, H6244 [16JY]

Wyoming: tribute to Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award honorees, E252 [5MR]

Yazzie-Rodriguez, Pete: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E549 [26AP]

YMCA: anniversary of YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County, NY, E1626 [10DE]

——— anniversary of YMCA of Northern Utah, E567 [27AP]

——— tribute, H1466 [7MR]

——— tribute to partnerships with local school districts to provide sports facilities for children, E629 [10MY]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Yonkers Family YMCA, E1398 [12OC]

York, Kay: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]

Youngsville, PA: tribute to Youngsville High School marching band, H1680 [19MR]

Youth Entrepreneurs (organization): tribute, H486 [18JA]

Ypsilanti, MI: opening of YMCA Child Development Center, E823 [12JN]

YWCA: anniversary, H9396 [28SE], E1337 [28SE], E1357 [2OC], E1496 [6NO], E1609 [6DE], E1721 [20DE]

Zamora, Cheyenne I.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E637 [11MY]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Psi Omicron Zeta Chapter Annual Finer Womanhood Brunch honorees, E749 [29MY]

Zorn, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 510), S574 [30JA], S4487, S4488, S4494 [27JN]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), S272 [18JA], S541 [29JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S212 [16JA], S214 [17JA], S271–S275, S279 [18JA], S324, S344 [19JA], S442 [22JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S527–S531, S532–S543, S546–S548 [29JA], S574 [30JA]

Adams, Kerry: Wakulla County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (S. Res. 710), S7194 [28NO]

Allentown, PA: anniversary of Allentown Jewish Community Center, S6184 [17SE]

Andrews, Brian: Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders Innovative Florida Principal of the Year Award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Arkansas: tribute to Congressional Youth Cabinet participants, S2339 [23AP]

Arlington, OR: tribute to Arlington High School career and technical education program, S7315 [5DE]

Armed Forces: expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families, S4024 [19JN]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (S. 2457), S1247 [27FE]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families, S4024 [19JN]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (S. 2379), S1248 [27FE], S1755 [15MR]

——— provide flexibility in housing treatment of families of members undergoing a permanent change of station by allowing them to leave early or remain at their current duty station for up to six months (S. 1154), S2860 [23MY]

Ashland, KY: Ashland Middle School winner of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Solve for Tomorrow contest, S5714 [20AU]

Athanason, Traci: Henderson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Bailey, Kayla: Gulf County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Bellino, Stephanie: Duval County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3290 [7JN]

Benton, KY: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims, and offer condolences to their families, S530 [29JA]

——— condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims and offer condolences to their families, S445 [23JA], S477, S481 [24JA]

Biddeford, ME: anniversary of Biddeford Regional Center of Technology, S6494 [3OC]

Bisogno, Janet: Osceola County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]

Borcherding, Lindsey: Okeechobee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Borengasser, Tess: Indian River County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Bowlsbey, Bryan and Senator Duckworth: tribute to birth of child, S2283, S2284 [18AP], S2304 [19AP]

Boyce, Jessie: Pinellas County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]

Bresnyan, Bonnie: Hillsborough County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Brownsville, TX: report on visit to immigration detention facility, S2960 [4JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2659 [15MY]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S33–S35 [4JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 113), S2997 [5JN]

Caskey, Rebecca: Citrus County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 382), S526 [25JA]

CDC: childhood lead exposure reduction efforts funding, S5801 [22AU]

——— investigation of potential cancer clusters funding, S5801 [22AU]

Chabot, Tammy: Collier County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Chicago, IL: express condolences to victims of Little Village neighborhood house fire, S5951 [27AU]

——— tribute to Chicago HEAL (Hospital Engagement, Action, and Leadership) Initiative, S6436 [2OC]

Childs, Rebecca: Levy County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

China: laws governing number of children permitted in families, S442 [22JA]

Cincinnati, OH: condemn shooting at Fifth Third Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S6410 [1OC]

Cloutier-Namdar, Linda: Vermont Agency of Education Vermont Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S21 [3JA]

Collins, Patrick: Nebraska 2d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of human trafficking on the Internet, S52 [8JA]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7976 [20DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S6785 [11OC], S7022 [15NO], S7405 [11DE]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), S6348 [26SE]

Connecticut: tribute to refugee support agencies and constituents for efforts to assist refugees, S4269 [20JN]

Cosky, Erin: Santa Rosa County, FL, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, S519 [25JA]

Courts: indictment of Backpage.com (Internet site) executives for facilitating prostitution, money laundering, and other crimes, S2053, S2081 [11AP]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S85–S87 [9JA], S1293 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1401 [6MR], S1660–S1662 [13MR], S1849–S1861, S1864–S1872 [21MR], S2053, S2079–S2081 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (S. 1693), S53 [8JA], S85–S87 [9JA], S145 [11JA], S278 [18JA], S5100 [19JY]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1741, S1744, S1759 [15MR], S1773, S1774, S1780–S1783 [19MR], S1799, S1801, S1807, S1816, S1827–S1830, S1833 [20MR]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR]

——— clarify that efforts of interactive computer service providers or users to identify, restrict access to, or remove objectionable online material shall not be considered in determining liability of the provider or user, S1829 [20MR], S1869, S1871 [21MR]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), S8036 [22DE]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (S. 3170), S6364 [27SE]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

Croley, Andy: Leadership Tri-County (organization) Leader of the Year award recipient, S868 [12FE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S2978–S2981 [5JN]

Dencker, Kyle: Orange County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals under National School Lunch Program (S. 3637), S7054 [15NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: funding through reductions in domestic priorities funding, S3965 [18JN]

——— improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2954 [4JN], S3882 [13JN]

——— prohibit funding to revise, rebuild, or renovate military bases to house undocumented and unaccompanied minors, S3938 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (S. 2572), S6793 [11OC]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools, S2787 [21MY]

——— prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, S5873, S5885 [23AU]

——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (S. 3686), S7243 [29NO]

——— provide grants to higher education institutions to expand access to dual and concurrent enrollment programs and early/middle college programs (S. 718), S4859 [10JY]

——— provide greater support to college students with dependents by increasing access to on-campus child care (S. 1690), S675 [7FE]

——— require school administrators to report violent conduct of students to local law enforcement, S1367 [6MR]

Dept. of HHS: conduct full review of oversight, staffing, training, medication, and licensing policies at Office of Refugee Resettlement facilities, ensure humane treatment of detainees, and ensure contact between children and parents, S5987, S5988 [28AU]

——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (H.R. 315), S7372 [6DE]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7949 [19DE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), S1975–S1977 [22MR]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401, S423 [21JA]

——— extend the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, S342 [19JA]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), S7310, S7311 [5DE]

——— improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder, S6116 [12SE], S6198 [18SE]

——— improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder (S. 2710), S2289 [19AP], S2359 [24AP]

——— promote child care and early learning (S. 1806), S675 [7FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (H.R. 5385), S6032 [4SE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (S. 2597), S7365 [6DE]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (S. 3482), S6279 [24SE], S7452 [11DE]

——— require States to adopt a centralized system to expedite placement of children in foster care or guardianship, or for adoption, across State lines, and provide grants to States to develop such a system, S796 [8FE]

——— require Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to report to Congress on barriers to providing medication-assisted drug treatment to youths, S6161 [17SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: call for independent investigation into death of Jakelin Caal Maquin while in custody of U.S. Border Patrol, S7971 [20DE]

——— issue guidance and develop training programs as part of the Blue Campaign on efforts to combat human trafficking (H.R. 4708), S591 [30JA]

——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (S. 3567), S6782–S6784 [11OC]

——— protect information submitted pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 229), S119 [10JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2711, S2731 [16MY]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (S. 2703), S3011 [6JN]

——— condemn practice of having underaged illegal aliens appear in immigration courts, S6461 [3OC]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled, S1924 [22MR]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), House amendment, S565 [30JA], S601 [5FE], S626, S627, S630 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S794 [8FE], S7823, S7826–S7828, S7845, S7891, S7898, S7905 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8007, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE], S8047 [27DE], S8051 [2JA]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), motion to proceed, S8005–S8007 [21DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), unanimous-consent agreement, S7829, S7899 [19DE]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), S471–S475 [23JA], S7252–S7254 [3DE]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), House amendment, S7065, S7066 [15NO]

——— investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), House amendment, S1968 [22MR]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), S5564 [1AU], S6490 [3OC]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), House amendment, S5669 [15AU]

——— provide grants to States to fund programs designed to reduce school violence, S1206 [26FE], S1303 [1MR]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S6520 [4OC], S7449, S7450 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program, S1885, S1923 [22MR], S5885 [23AU]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), S2785 [21MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (S. 2495), S1340 [5MR], S1366 [6MR], S1655 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (S. 2070), S7841 [19DE]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365, S7366 [6DE]

Dept. of Labor: provide at-risk and disconnected youth with subsidized summer and year-round employment and assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates (S. 3234), S5069 [18JY]

Dept. of State: clarify distinction between J-1 Exchange Visitor Program fees and antitrafficking recruitment fees, S7353 [6DE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), S1978 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1291 [28FE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1885–S1892, S1903, S1913, S1915–S1920, S1922–S1931, S1978–S1980 [22MR], S6210 [18SE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), unanimous-consent request, S1918, S1919 [22MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7353 [6DE], S7628–S7631 [17DE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S1972–S1975 [22MR]

——— conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), House amendment, S7887 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for a consistent eligibility date for provision of memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable (H.R. 3656), S1320, S1321 [1MR]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), S1321 [1MR], S7896 [19DE]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7624 [13DE]

Diallo, Molly Winters: Miami-Dade County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]

Dicks, Lynsee: Suwannee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Dillon, MT: tribute to Montana Youth ChalleNGe Academy, S166 [11JA]

Dinwiddie, Michelle: Polk County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]

Donnelly, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7406–S7409 [11DE]

Drugs: impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, S39–S42 [4JA]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S4376 [25JN], S4380 [26JN], S6048–S6050 [6SE], S6116–S6121, S6126, S6149 [12SE], S6159–S6170, S6172–S6178 [17SE], S6198, S6210, S6215–S6217, S6218 [18SE], S7177 [28NO]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6432–S6436 [2OC], S6456, S6459, S6463, S6467, S6468–S6474, S6477–S6484, S6489, S6491 [3OC], S6796–S6798 [11OC]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent agreement, S6105 [6SE], S6457 [3OC]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

——— teacher compensation and school funding, S2375 [24AP]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (S. Res. 496), S2498 [26AP]

Ellison, Shannon: Dixie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Executive Office of the President: appoint family reunification czar to manage reunification process for immigrant families separated at or near ports of entry, S4356 [25JN]

Families and domestic relations: fund family services to help keep children safe and supported at home and ensure children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings, S800 [8FE], S1731, S1732 [14MR], S2715 [16MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S674–S677, S681 [7FE], S966 [14FE]

Farley, Patrick: Martin County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (S. 1091), S1977, S1978 [22MR]

——— establish (S. 1091), House amendments, S4351 [21JN]

Felty, Cathy: Bay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Firearms: prohibit purchase of an assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age (S. 2470), S1289 [28FE]

——— raise the age of legal purchase from 18 to 21 years of age, S1574 [8MR]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1696–S1699 [14MR], S3868 [13JN]

Fort Myers, FL: tribute to Fort Myers High School robotics team, S2320 [19AP]

FTC: require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (S. 2640), S2042 [10AP]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (S. Res. 436), S1738 [14MR]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (S. 2269), S4248, S4249 [19JN]

Grebosz, Nicole A.: Volusia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Grimm, Amy: St. Johns County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Hall, Tracy: Taylor County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Hatch, Senator: legislative priorities, S156 [11JA]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (H.R. 1318), S7622 [13DE]

Heitkamp, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7396–S7400 [11DE]

Helen Keller Services (organization): anniversary, S6135 [12SE]

Henderson, Lenora: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Honolulu Little League Baseball team (S. Res. 621), S6032 [4SE]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), S1861 [21MR]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S1861 [21MR]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

I Am for the Child Day: observance, S2258 [18AP]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), unanimous-consent request, S5328 [25JY]

——— address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), S4267, S4293 [20JN], S4319–S4324, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4355 [25JN], S4395 [26JN], S4928 [12JY], S5097 [19JY], S5329, S5330 [25JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, S159–S161 [11JA], S1364, S1365 [6MR], S1410–S1413 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1646, S1647 [13MR], S1882 [21MR], S4295 [20JN], S5557 [1AU]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S5, S11–S13 [3JA], S28, S35 [4JA], S53–S59, S62 [8JA], S91 [9JA], S114, S118–S120, S130–S135 [10JA], S144 [11JA], S173, S174 [16JA], S214, S218–S223, S256–S264 [17JA], S267, S276, S280, S282–S289, S303, S306–S308 [18JA], S315–S318, S320, S324, S331, S335–S342 [19JA], S360–S366, S368–S370, S387–S393 [20JA], S395–S400, S402–S404, S411–S412, S416–S423, S427 [21JA], S430–S433, S436 [22JA], S446–S449 [23JA], S478–S482 [24JA], S508 [25JA], S543 [29JA], S599 [5FE], S619–S624 [6FE], S694–S699 [7FE], S797 [8FE], S1326–S1328 [5MR], S1915–S1918 [22MR], S2023 [10AP], S2410 [25AP], S2869–S2871 [23MY], S4388 [26JN], S5474 [31JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), unanimous-consent request, S1917 [22MR], S2870 [23MY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1852), S54 [8JA], S285 [18JA], S334, S335, S336 [19JA]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S671 [7FE], S795, S804, S807, S832 [8FE], S855–S868 [12FE], S889–S904 [13FE], S929, S930–S965 [14FE], S1131–S1135, S1138–S1149, S1152–S1155 [15FE], S1365 [6MR], S3978 [18JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1254 [27FE], S1260 [28FE], S1365 [6MR]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (S. 3263), unanimous-consent request, S5329 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (S. 3036), S3926 [13JN], S3963 [18JN], S4026, S4028 [19JN], S4267, S4269, S4294 [20JN], S4320 [21JN], S4356 [25JN], S4464 [27JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (S. 3091), S5047 [18JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S1156 [15FE], S2959–S2961 [4JN], S2982–S2985 [5JN], S3872, S3874, S3925–S3927 [13JN], S3961–S3965, S3969, S3976–S3978 [18JN], S4012, S4019, S4025–S4030, S4249–S4251 [19JN], S4255, S4257, S4260–S4263, S4265–S4270, S4273, S4276, S4293–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319–S4327, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4354–S4358 [25JN], S4380, S4386–S4388 [26JN], S4462–S4465, S4467, S4496, S4498–S4500 [27JN], S4691, S4697 [28JN], S4882, S4900, S4908 [11JY], S5083 [19JY], S5117 [23JY], S5328–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S5557, S5561–S5564 [1AU], S6027 [4SE], S6461 [3OC]

——— potential impact of loss of legal status for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children on U.S. economic growth, S694 [7FE]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (S. 2937), S4026 [19JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America, S957 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

——— reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467, S4501 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S7027–S7029 [15NO]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (S. 3227), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S., S3964 [18JN]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (S. Res. 707), S7578 [13DE]

International Baccalaureate (organization): anniversary, S1626 [12MR]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (S. Res. 431), S2330 [19AP]

Jorgensen, John: Central Wyoming Boys and Girls Club honoree, S5578 [1AU]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7426, S7452 [11DE], S7842 [19DE]

Kagame, Paul: tribute to leadership and efforts by Rwandan President to rebuild economy and infrastructure, S454–S458 [23JA]

Kennett, Joan: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Kensington, MD: tribute to Silver Creek Middle School, S2965 [4JN]

Kentucky Farm Bureau: anniversary, S7078 [26NO]

Kids to Parks Day: designate (S. Res. 468), S2188 [16AP]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to target and influence Latino voters, S2374 [24AP]

Lamora, Samantha: St. Lucie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: call for efforts to address suicide epidemic, S3866 [13JN]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, S6336 [26SE], S6382 [28SE]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Mansfield Spanish Immersion School, S6798 [11OC]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, S270, S272 [18JA], S322, S324, S344 [19JA]

March for Our Lives: tribute, S1889, S1890, S1900–S1902 [22MR], S2104 [12AP]

Massey, Taylor: Hendry County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

McGhee, Amanda: Calhoun County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

McNulty, Susan: Pasco County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

McWhorter, Keilan: Franklin County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families, S6050 [6SE], S6127 [12SE], S6170 [17SE], S6436 [2OC], S6472 [3OC], S6797 [11OC], S7177 [28NO]

——— anniversary, S5484–S5491 [31JY]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, S3926 [13JN]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma, S6174 [17SE]

——— address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (S. 774), S1280 [28FE], S2787 [21MY], S6436 [2OC]

Michigan Parent Teacher Association: anniversary, S1733 [14MR]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S5694 [16AU], S6364 [27SE], S7842 [19DE]

Mongiardini, Lynn: Charlotte County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 704), S7099 [26NO], S7151 [28NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 704), S7099 [26NO], S7151 [28NO]

National CACFP Week: designate (S. Res. 405), S1623 [12MR], S1978 [22MR]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 681), S6881 [11OC]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 514), S2733 [16MY]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 612), S6103 [6SE]

National College Application Month: designate (S. Res. 697), S7062 [15NO]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (S. Res. 401), S2443 [25AP]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 680), S6881 [11OC]

National Family Service Learning Week: designate (S. Res. 688), S7247 [29NO]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (S. 2432), S8002 [20DE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (S. Res. 513), S2733 [16MY]

——— observance, S2715 [16MY]

National Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA], S697 [7FE]

National Girls & Women in Sports Day: observance (S. Res. 398), S697, S708 [7FE]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (S. Res. 424), S7142 [27NO]

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: observance, S145 [11JA]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (S. Res. 637), S6365 [27SE]

National Mentoring Month: observance (S. Res. 394), S657 [6FE]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (S. Res. 476), S2283 [18AP]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (S. Res. 516), S2778 [17MY]

National Runaway Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 711), S7453 [11DE]

National School Choice Week: designate (S. Res. 381), S526 [25JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 397), S697 [7FE]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, S52 [8JA]

National Speech and Debate Education Day: designate (S. Res. 415), S1254 [27FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, S2558 [9MY]

——— observance (S. Res. 505), S2630 [10MY]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA], S697 [7FE]

National Trauma Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 346), S2838, S2839 [22MY]

National Trauma-Informed Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 346), S2838, S2839 [22MY]

Neff, Samantha: Seminole County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Newtown, CT: anniversary of shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, S7572 [13DE]

Niebrugge, Chasey: Lee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

North, Kenneth: Union County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Ohio: tribute to Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients, S6798 [11OC]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S2481 [26AP]

O’Hora, Martin: Highlands County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Ondriezek, Kylie: Sumter County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Oravec, Sarah A.E.: DeSoto County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S948, S954, S958 [14FE], S1131–S1133, S1136–S1138, S1143 [15FE], S1206, S1207 [26FE], S1275–S1279 [28FE], S1296–S1298 [1MR], S1574 [8MR], S1696 [14MR]

——— condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 421), S1321 [1MR]

Peel, Catherine Tinsley: Holmes County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Phillips, Heather: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Pipher, Kate: Nebraska 3d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Poole, Jason: Clay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]

Portland, OR: anniversary of Lincoln High School, S6814 [11OC]

Powell, Jennifer: Leon County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6153 [12SE]

Prescott, Joy: Glades County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]

Public Schools Week: observance, S1626 [12MR]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 3692), S7339 [6DE]

Puerto Rico: temporarily reduce payroll taxes for workers, expand child tax credit, increase access to SBA programs to assist small businesses, and improve availability of economic statistics (S. 2873), S2782 [21MY]

Pumphrey, Trisha: Jackson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Ravalli County, MT: tribute to Ravalli County Sheriff’s Dept., for response to threatening comments and social media posts of Darby High School student, S1313 [1MR]

Ray, Sarah: Palm Beach County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Read Across America Day: observance (S. Res. 422), S1321 [1MR]

Rochester, NH: tribute to Spaulding High School students fundraising efforts to support students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, S1715 [14MR]

Rosenstein, Audrey: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S6337 [26SE]

Ross, Carla: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, S7426 [11DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (S. 2571), S1792 [19MR], S1834 [20MR], S1860 [21MR]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2781, S2783–S2787 [21MY], S2802, S2821 [22MY]

——— condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 521), S2886 [23MY]

Santana, Madgaly: Hardee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

School Bus Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 603), S6103 [6SE]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

——— increase security and safety of students and reduce possibility of gun violence, S1275 [28FE]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary, S3758 [12JN]

Seminole County, FL: tribute to Seminole County Public Schools Teacher of the Year award finalists, S519 [25JA]

Senate: legislative priorities, S3, S10 [3JA], S82 [9JA], S114–S116 [10JA], S276 [18JA], S362 [20JA], S507, S508, S514 [25JA], S530 [29JA], S1569, S1573 [8MR], S1773 [19MR]

——— tribute to efforts to address victims’ rights and child protection issues, S7841 [19DE]

Senate Rules: authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes (S. Res. 463), S2214 [17AP], S2283 [18AP], S2298, S2301 [19AP]

Smith, Chelsea: Hamilton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S118, S119 [10JA], S144, S164 [11JA], S214, S219 [17JA], S266, S275–S278, S281, S283–S285, S289 [18JA], S315, S318–S323, S326, S329, S339–S341, S343, S352 [19JA], S359, S363, S373–S379 [20JA], S395–S402, S411–S412, S415–S427 [21JA], S430 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA], S515 [25JA], S799, S800 [8FE]

——— extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S. 1827), S28 [4JA], S50, S61, S63, S75 [8JA], S92, S100 [9JA]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, S2712 [16MY], S4258 [20JN]

Special Olympics: anniversary, S5504 [31JY]

Sports: require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), House amendment, S589–S591 [30JA]

Springfield, OR: anniversary of Thurston High School shooting, S2789 [21MY]

Sturman, Kate: Flagler County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Sunrise, FL: tribute to Sunrise Sting 2000 Girls Soccer Club, S6338 [26SE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, S274 [18JA], S322 [19JA], S442 [22JA]

——— decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, S4466, S4485 [27JN]

——— decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt relative to Texas law restricting access to abortion services, S4485–S4488, S4493 [27JN]

——— impact of Roe v. Wade decision, S4486 [27JN], S5324–S5326 [25JY]

Swihart, Es: Sarasota County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 464), S2498 [26AP]

Thailand: tribute to rescue of children from flooded cave, S4882 [11JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7631–S7636 [17DE]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, S174 [16JA], S218 [17JA]

——— evaluation of administration, S570–S572 [30JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, S6738 [10OC]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S620–S624 [6FE], S1326–S1328 [5MR], S4025 [19JN], S4275 [20JN], S5556–S5558 [1AU], S7844 [19DE]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4274, S4295–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319, S4326 [21JN], S4355 [25JN]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps: establish (S. 1403), S7853 [19DE]

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S2829 [22MY]

Van Heusen, Kaitlin: Bradford County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Vargas, Kiera: Madison County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2050–S2052 [11AP], S2293 [19AP], S2339 [23AP]

Vermont: passage of State gun control legislation, S2103–S2105 [12AP]

——— tribute to State of the Union essay contest finalists, S605 [5FE], S648 [6FE]

——— tribute to State of the Union essay contest winners, S575 [30JA]

Viera, FL: tribute to Viera High School ocean science academic team, S2320 [19AP]

Walker, Terry: Jefferson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Walters, Dan: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5420 [26JY]

Warren, Lucas: Gerber Products Co., Photo Search contest winner, S815 [8FE]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (S. Res. 717), S7625 [13DE]

Wetherbee, Michael: Montana Association of Agricultural Educators Administrator of the Year and Montana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year awards recipient, S575 [30JA]

Williamsen, Ingrid: Nebraska 1st Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Wingate, Jennifer: Gilchrist County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4025 [19JN], S4269, S4270, S4275 [20JN]

YWCA: anniversary, S6437 [2OC], S6537 [4OC], S6768 [10OC]

Reports filed

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 115–572), H1220 [20FE]

At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1925) (H. Rept. 115–738), H5092 [12JN]

Building Blocks of STEM Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3397) (H. Rept. 115–558), H1125 [13FE]

Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2152), S187 [16JA]

Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (Childhood Cancer STAR) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 292), S1629 [12MR]

CHIP Mental Health Parity Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3192) (H. Rept. 115–734), H5092 [12JN]

Combat Online Predators Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 115–627), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

CyberTipline Modernization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3170), S6221 [18SE]

Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2597), S2439 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3482), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Border Security Policies and Activities Relative to Interdiction of Families Between Ports of Entry: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 1005) (H. Rept. 115–877), H7720 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961) (S. Rept. 115–432), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Justice Protocols To Address Missing and Murdered Native Americans Review, Revision, and Development: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1942) (S. Rept. 115–411), S7274 [4DE]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization and Injury or Death From Wandering Characteristics of Children With Autism Reduction: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2070) (S. Rept. 115–200), S298 [18JA]

Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 115–597), H1607 [14MR]

Dept. of State Criteria for Determining Whether Countries Are Meeting the Minimum Standards for the Elimination of Human Trafficking Modification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2069) (H. Rept. 115–1023), H9525 [14NO]

Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]

Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4998) (H. Rept. 115–732), H5091 [12JN]

Homeland Security for Children Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1847) (S. Rept. 115–201), S580 [30JA]

Homeless Children and Youth Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1511) (H. Rept. 115–1026), H9525 [14NO]

Improving Access to Maternity Care Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 315), S7240 [29NO]

Indian Communities’ Public Safety Services Advancements: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1953) (S. Rept. 115–433), S7584 [13DE]

Jobs and Opportunity With Benefits and Services for Success Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5861) (H. Rept. 115–754), H5151 [13JN]

Maternal Health Accountability Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1112), S4843 [9JY]

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission Study and Report on Requirements Applicable to, and Practices of, Mental Institutions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5800) (H. Rept. 115–717), H5020 [8JN]

Medicaid Health Homes for Opioid-Use-Disorder Medicaid Enrollees Encouraged (Medicaid Health HOME) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5810) (H. Rept. 115–727), H5091 [12JN]

Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6013) (H. Rept. 115–969), H8882 [25SE]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act Amendment and Improvement: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3354), S6221 [18SE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act Revision and Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3029), S4843 [9JY]

Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6760) (H. Rept. 115–958), H8742 [24SE]

Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1580), S5422 [26JY]

Request President and Direct Sec. of HHS Azar To Transmit Information on Health and Welfare of Children Separated From Parents Due to Zero Tolerance Policy: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 982) (H. Rept. 115–835), H6556 [18JY]

Social Security Child Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1512) (H. Rept. 115–635), H3314 [13AP]

Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1693) (S. Rept. 115–199), S138 [10JA]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 943) (S. Rept. 115–201), S500 [24JA]

Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1091), S1629 [12MR]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1625), S907 [13FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2200), S6770 [10OC]

Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 805) (H. Rept. 115–579), H1265 [26FE]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403) (S. Rept. 115–420), S7356 [6DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2987) (H. Rept. 115–1066), H9767 [6DE]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 115–701), H4582 [22MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Gun control: Council of the Great City Schools, H1656 [19MR]

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: Child Survivors of the Holocaust (organization) Board of Directors, E991 [10JY]

Statements

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: John F. Clark, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H1298 [27FE]

——— Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook, Inc., H1295 [27FE]

House Republican Tax Proposal Repeats Flaws in 2017 Tax Law: Robert Greenstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, H9173 [28SE]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Raid on Corso’s Flower and Garden Center, Sandusky, OH: Several Employees and Family Members, H5197, H5198 [14JN]

Public Schools Week: Several Education Organizations, S1685 [13MR]

Science Is Clear—Separating Families Has Long-Term Damaging Psychological and Health Consequences for Children, Families, and Communities: Society for Research in Child Development, H5521 [22JN]

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: American Society of Addiction Medicine, H9252 [28SE]

——— National Association for Behavorial Healthcare, H9251 [28SE]

——— Simona Combi, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H9250 [28SE]

Testimonies

Dunbar High School, Fort Myers, FL, Academy for Technology Excellence: Carl Burnside, E1076 [26JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 72, express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged, H8844 [25SE]

H. Con. Res. 113, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H4319 [22MY]

H. Res. 443, recognize importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among Federal programs and agencies, H1244 [26FE]

H. Res. 694, consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and clarify House proceedings and actions during January district work period, H494 [18JA]

H. Res. 726, condemn action of Representative Gosar that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives, H795 [6FE]

H. Res. 748, consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1277 [27FE]

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 918, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 949, consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H5294 [20JN]

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, H9101 [27SE]

H. Res. 1099, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9174–H9242 [28SE]

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H5522–H5560 [22JN]

H.R. 68, Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization, H9391 [28SE]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 767, Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act, S7949 [19DE], H1234 [26FE], H10424 [20DE]

H.R. 805, Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act, H5593 [25JN]

H.R. 1318, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act, H10058–H10060 [11DE]

H.R. 1512, Social Security Child Protection Act, H3375 [17AP]

H.R. 1625, Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act, S1291 [28FE]

H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1301 [27FE]

H.R. 2200, Trafficking Victims Protection Act reauthorization, H10539–H10543 [21DE]

H.R. 3186, Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139 [12SE]

H.R. 3192, CHIP Mental Health Parity Act, H5232 [19JN]

H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2732 [16MY], H1573 [14MR], H4793 [6JN]

H.R. 3397, Building Blocks of STEM Act, H1097 [13FE]

H.R. 4203, Combat Online Predators Act, S8036 [22DE], H3078 [10AP]

H.R. 4335, Servicemember Family Burial Act, H3755 [7MY]

H.R. 4655, Curbing Realistic Exploitative Electronic Pedophilic Robots (CREEPER) Act, H5119 [13JN]

H.R. 4708, Dept. of Homeland Security guidance and development of training programs as part of the Blue Campaign on efforts to combat human trafficking, H161 [11JA]

H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, H560 [19JA]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 4909, Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act, H1559 [14MR]

H.R. 5242, School Resource Officer Assessment Act, H3948 [15MY]

H.R. 5385, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, H6600 [23JY]

H.R. 5626, Intercountry Adoption Information Act, H6015 [10JY]

H.R. 5800, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission study and report on requirements applicable to, and practices of, mental institutions, H5040 [12JN]

H.R. 5889, Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act, H5124 [13JN]

H.R. 5890, Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act, H5125 [13JN]

H.R. 6013, Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act, H8853 [25SE]

H.R. 6014, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act reauthorization, H9359 [28SE]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, H9158–H9165 [28SE]

H.R. 6847, Preventing Child Exploitation Act, H8839–H8841 [25SE]

H.R. 6964, Juvenile Justice Reform Act, H9359–H9369 [28SE]

H.R. 7217, Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries (IMPROVE) Act, H10043–H10047 [11DE]

S. 292, Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (Childhood Cancer STAR) Act, S1975–S1977 [22MR], H4350–H4352 [22MY]

S. 534, Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, H633 [29JA]

S. 717, Pro Bono Work To Empower and Represent (POWER) Act, H6282 [17JY]

S. 772, AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act, H1233 [26FE]

S. 943, Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act, S1974 [22MR], H10039 [11DE]

S. 1091, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act, S1977 [22MR], H5131 [13JN]

S. 1311, Abolish Human Trafficking Act, H9373, H9377–H9381 [28SE]

S. 1312, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H9381–H9386 [28SE]

S. 1580, Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act, S7524 [12DE], H10547 [21DE]

S. 1862, Dept. of State modification of criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, S7630 [17DE], H10548 [21DE]

S. 2152, Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act, S473–S475 [23JA], H9369, H9371–H9373 [28SE]

S. 2248, Dept. of Veterans Affairs provision of headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries, S1321 [1MR]

S. 2248, Veterans Benefits and Transition Act, H9794–H9798 [10DE]

S. 2269, Global Food Security Act reauthorization, S4249 [19JN], H9369 [28SE]

S. 2420, Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act, S908 [13FE]

S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act, S1249–S1251 [27FE]

S. 2597, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, S7365 [6DE]

S. 2703, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2264 [18AP]

S. 2710, Protecting Moms and Infants Act, S2323 [19AP]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2890, Dept. of Defense improvement of prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2796 [21MY]

S. 2961, Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers reauthorization, S7450–S7452 [11DE], H10396–H10398 [20DE]

S. 2965, Clean Slate for Kids Online Act, S2935 [24MY]

S. 3029, Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act revision and extension, S6154 [12SE], H10054 [11DE]

S. 3170, CyberTipline Modernization Act, S4738–S4740 [28JN], H10153–H10155 [12DE]

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

S. 3263, Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act, S5363–S5366 [25JY]

S. 3319, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Act, S5585 [1AU]

S. 3354, Missing Children’s Assistance Act amendment and improvement, H9358 [28SE]

S. 3461, AMBER Alert Nationwide Act, S7624 [13DE]

S. 3482, Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program reauthorization, S7452 [11DE]

S. 3509, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S6346, S6348 [26SE], H9359 [28SE]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

S. 3637, Local School Foods Expansion Act, S7054 [15NO]

S. 3686, Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act, S7244 [29NO]

S. 3776, Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act, S7791–S7795 [18DE]

S. Res. 381, National School Choice Week, S524 [25JA]

S. Res. 382, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S524 [25JA]

S. Res. 385, National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month and National Freedom Day, S552 [29JA]

S. Res. 394, National Mentoring Month, S655 [6FE]

S. Res. 396, Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special), S707 [7FE]

S. Res. 397, National School Counseling Week, S707 [7FE]

S. Res. 398, National Girls & Women in Sports Day, S708 [7FE]

S. Res. 401, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls, S876 [12FE]

S. Res. 405, National CACFP Week, S909 [13FE]

S. Res. 415, National Speech and Debate Education Day, S1252 [27FE]

S. Res. 421, condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1319 [1MR]

S. Res. 422, Read Across America Day, S1319 [1MR]

S. Res. 424, National Guard Youth Challenge Program anniversary, S1380 [6MR], S7142 [27NO]

S. Res. 431, International Parental Child Abduction Month, S1633 [12MR]

S. Res. 436, Girl Scouts anniversary, S1737 [14MR]

S. Res. 453, National Assistant Principals Week, S2042 [10AP]

S. Res. 460, condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization), call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance, S2125 [12AP]

S. Res. 463, authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes, S2127 [12AP]

S. Res. 464, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 468, Kids to Parks Day, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 476, National 9-1-1 Education Month, S2268 [18AP]

S. Res. 487, support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities, S2490 [26AP]

S. Res. 496, El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans, S2495 [26AP]

S. Res. 505, National Teacher Appreciation Week, S2629 [10MY]

S. Res. 513, National Foster Care Month, S2728 [16MY]

S. Res. 514, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, S2729 [16MY]

S. Res. 516, National Physical Education and Sport Week, S2775 [17MY]

S. Res. 521, condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School in Santa Fe, TX, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2881 [23MY]

S. Res. 552, World Refugee Day, S4284 [20JN]

S. Res. 566, Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents establishment, S4745 [28JN]

S. Res. 603, School Bus Safety Month, S5587 [1AU]

S. Res. 605, World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month, S5587 [1AU]

S. Res. 606, condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence, S5621 [15AU]

S. Res. 612, National Child Awareness Month, S5833 [22AU]

S. Res. 621, tribute to Honolulu, HI, Little League Baseball team, S6030 [4SE]

S. Res. 637, National Kinship Care Month, S6234 [18SE]

S. Res. 646, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization) anniversary, S6306 [25SE]

S. Res. 666, National Coaches Day, S6543 [4OC]

S. Res. 680, National Dyslexia Awareness Month, S6824 [11OC]

S. Res. 681, National Character Counts Week, S6825 [11OC]

S. Res. 688, National Family Service Learning Week, S7054 [15NO]

S. Res. 697, National College Application Month, S7058 [15NO]

S. Res. 704, support goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, S7090 [26NO]

S. Res. 707, Indian Child Welfare Act anniversary, S7135 [27NO]

S. Res. 710, support Afterschool Alliance (organization) Lights on Afterschool! event, S7193 [28NO]

S. Res. 711, National Runaway Prevention Month, S7245 [29NO]

S. Res. 713, YWCA anniversary, S7257 [3DE]

S. Res. 717, tribute to Rebecca T. Weichhand, S7360 [6DE]

Tributes

Weichhand, Rebecca T., S7315 [5DE], S7427 [11DE]

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE

Remarks in House

Heroes for Hope race: tribute, H3752 [7MY]

CHILDREN’S HOME ASSOCIATION—CHILDREN’S SQUARE U.S.A.

Remarks in House

Maher, Fred: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Board of Directors Jason Award recipient, E1475 [30OC]

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

Press releases

Children’s Hospitals to Congress—Kids Can’t Wait, Fund CHIP Now, H508 [18JA]

CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

FTC: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5930), H4692 [23MY]

Privacy: give option to delete personal information collected by Internet operators resulting from Internet activity prior to age 13 (see S. 2965), S2924 [24MY]

Texts of

S. 2965, Clean Slate for Kids Online Act, S2935 [24MY]

CHILDREN’S SAFE HARBOR (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1267 [20SE]

CHILDREN’S SQUARE U.S.A. (organization)

Remarks in House

Cutler, Kate: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Hochstetler, Chris: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Littrell, Boyd: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

CHILDS, REBECCA

Remarks in Senate

Citrus County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Levy County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

CHILDSERVE (organization)

Remarks in House

Wahlig, Teri: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1277 [20SE]

CHILLICOTHE, IL

Remarks in Senate

Sr. Chief Ryan Owens Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3109), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

Sr. Chief Ryan Owens Post Office Building, Chillicothe, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3109), S1164 [15FE]

CHILLICOTHE (OH) GAZETTE

Remarks in Senate

Freedom of the press: importance, S6024 [4SE]

CHILTON, CARL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1057 [24JY], E1421 [16OC]

CHIMEL, THERESA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E123 [2FE]

CHINA, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

Human Rights Without Borders: Representative Kaptur, E1638 [11DE]

Amendments

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]

Appointments

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S2015 [9AP], S6967 [14NO], S7066 [15NO], S7805 [18DE], S7954 [19DE], H5188 [14JN]

Articles and editorials

China—New Controls on Tibetan Monastery, E117 [30JA]

China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 6888), H8884 [25SE]

Civil liberties: express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H5021 [8JN]

Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States: establish (see S. Res. 736), S7926 [19DE]

Dept. of Commerce: ensure ZTE Corp., compliance with all probationary conditions set forth in the settlement agreement entered into with Bureau of Industry and Security (see S. 3455), S6222 [18SE]

——— prevent circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duties by nonmarket economy countries (see S. 3379), S5931 [23AU]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit Federal funding to award grant for any virtual reality platform designed to teach children in China how to cross the street (see H.R. 6339), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives on information produced and disseminated relative to cybersecurity threats posed by ZTE Corp., headquartered in China (see H. Res. 898), H4138 [16MY]

Drugs: stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see S. 2391), S704 [7FE] (see H.R. 4747), H82 [9JA]

Foreign trade: direct the President to impose penalties pursuant to denial orders relative to certain Chinese telecommunications companies that are in violation of U.S. export control or sanctions laws (see H.R. 7255), H10102 [11DE]

——— prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws (see H.R. 6053), H5020 [8JN]

——— request the President to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and negotiations with China on certain trade-related concerns (see H. Res. 1018), H7155 [24JY]

——— safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (see S. 2826), S2623 [10MY] (see S. 3361), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6001), H4775 [5JN]

Freedom of religion: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 686), S6924 [13NO]

Human rights: condemn violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7123), H9510 [13NO]

——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (see H.R. 7384), H10510 [20DE]

——— identify officials responsible for imprisonment of political prisoners and sanction them for human rights abuses (see S. 2985), S2968 [4JN]

Intelligence services: require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 3171), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6010), H4776 [5JN]

SBA: prohibit businesses owned by or affiliated with Chinese citizens from receiving assistance (see S. 3148), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6241), H5815 [27JN]

Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5362 [20JN]

Taiwan Defense Assessment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5680), H3781 [7MY]

Tibetan Rights Day: designate (see H. Res. 743), H1217 [16FE]

——— observance (see S. Res. 408), S1165 [15FE] (see S. Res. 429), S1578 [8MR]

Victims of Communism Month: observance (see S. Res. 587), S5130 [23JY]

Letters

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8851 [25SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8851 [25SE]

Motions

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7865 [19DE]

Poems

‘‘It’s Time,’’ Zhu Yufu, H544 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Africa: impact of Chinese activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279 [8MR]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (H. Res. 401), H8153–H8155 [12SE]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, E1075 [26JY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 1406), H4287 [22MY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 6720), H8117, H8118 [12SE]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10130–H10138 [12DE]

Business and industry: impact of tariffs, H9395 [28SE]

Chinese Civil Aviation Authority: disapprove decision to expand civil air routes in the Taiwan Strait, E96 [25JA], E101 [29JA], E119 [30JA], E165 [8FE]

Civil liberties: call for release of political prisoners, H544 [18JA], H3562 [25AP]

Coast Guard: increase presence in polar regions, H9694 [29NO]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

——— hearing on ‘‘Surveillance, Suppression, and Mass Detention—Xinjiang’s Human Rights Crisis’’, E1101 [27JY]

Dept. of Defense: amend national defense strategy to counter China’s use of immigration programs and visas to enter the U.S. for political, academic, or social influence efforts, H4667, H4668 [23MY]

——— prohibit funding for procurement or extension of a contract for goods or services from certain foreign telecommunications companies, H5805 [27JN]

——— report on specific efforts to deter interference by Russia and China in democracies around the world as indicated by a National Intelligence Estimate, H4566 [22MY]

Drugs: address fentanyl abuse epidemic, E1222 [7SE]

——— address trafficking of illicit fentanyl and urge Mexico and China to assist in stopping such trafficking, H543, H544 [18JA]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

Falun Gong: express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting, E875 [20JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, H7697 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, H4655 [23MY]

——— prohibit purchase of certain Chinese-made video surveillance equipment or services, H4656 [23MY]

Foreign policy: address growing threat of digital authoritarianism to freedom of speech, E541 [26AP]

——— political and economic impact of One Belt One Road initiative to expand Chinese exports and trade access through infrastructure investment projects in Asia and Europe, E728 [24MY]

Foreign trade: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, H3962 [15MY], E1078 [26JY], E1102 [27JY], E1128 [7AU], E1705 [20DE]

——— assessment of U.S. trade policy, H6246–H6252 [16JY]

——— prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws, H5347 [20JN]

Freedom of religion: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, E1329 [28SE], E1457 [26OC]

Human rights: violations, E1004 [12JY]

International relations: impact of increasing influence in global affairs, H541–H547 [18JA]

——— urge stronger pressure on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to end intercontinental ballistic missile development, H543 [18JA]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, H3154 [12AP], H6250, H6251 [16JY], H7709 [26JY], E1033 [18JY]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, E897 [22JN]

Terrorism: link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, E1481 [30OC]

Tiananmen Square massacre: anniversary, E773 [5JN]

Tibet: condemn human rights abuses of Tibetan people, E990 [10JY]

——— imposition of Communist control over Larung Gar Monastery, E117 [30JA]

——— promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (H.R. 1872), H689 [30JA], H8849–H8853 [25SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H4270 [21MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H3962 [15MY], H3986 [16MY], H4153 [17MY], H4854 [7JN], H6246–H6252 [16JY], H7785 [4SE]

Tuidang Movement: tribute, E613 [9MY]

U.S. policy, E1705 [20DE]

Vietnam: call for release of Michael Nguyen, H7817–H7820 [4SE], H10501–H10503 [20DE], E1199 [4SE]

——— call for release of William Nguyen, H6561 [19JY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: impact of tariffs, S5035 [18JY]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S3399 [11JN], S7278, S7284 [4DE]

——— develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), House amendment, S7865–S7867 [19DE]

Commission on the National Defense Strategy for the U.S.: release of ‘‘Providing for the Common Defense—Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission’’ report, S6970–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7749–S7752, S7754, S7759 [18DE], S7852 [19DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S6954–S6956 [14NO]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize military readiness in Indo-Pacific region and improve Taiwan’s defense capabilities, S2955 [4JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S., S3012 [6JN], S3279 [7JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence funding to investigate illicit trade of synthetic opioids originating from the People’s Republic of China, S5351 [25JY]

Drugs: address trafficking of illicit fentanyl, S3945–S3947 [14JN], S6049 [6SE]

——— agreement to designate fentanyl as a controlled substance and make export of such drugs subject to maximum penalty under Chinese law, S7341–S7343 [6DE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

Families and domestic relations: laws governing number of children permitted in families, S442 [22JA]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, S3286 [7JN], S3396 [11JN], S3896–S3899 [13JN], S3931, S3938 [14JN], S4013 [19JN], S5574 [1AU]

——— prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, S5541 [1AU]

Foreign policy: efforts to undermine U.S. interests, S3401 [11JN]

Foreign trade: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, S1887 [22MR], S2057 [11AP], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2784 [21MY], S2850–S2853 [23MY], S3285 [7JN], S5483, S5484 [31JY], S5539–S5541 [1AU], S7149 [28NO], S7533 [13DE], S7828 [19DE], S7975 [20DE]

——— assessment of U.S. trade policy, S2052 [11AP], S2230 [18AP], S3280 [7JN], S4979 [17JY], S5048 [18JY]

——— importance of bilateral trade agreements, S2055 [11AP]

——— prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws, S4013 [19JN], S5574 [1AU]

——— safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (S. 2826), S2625–S2627 [10MY]

——— U.S. deficit, S1406 [7MR], S1648 [13MR], S2850–S2853 [23MY]

Freedom of religion: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, S6713 [9OC]

International relations: impact of increasing influence in global affairs, S2056–S2058 [11AP]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S4979 [17JY], S5029–S5031, S5035 [18JY], S5366–S5369 [25JY], S5566 [1AU], S5602 [15AU]

Korea, Republic of: U.S. military presence on Korean Peninsula, S3288 [7JN]

Sneddon, David L.: investigate disappearance of U.S. citizen in China (S. Res. 92), S7246, S7247 [29NO]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (H.R. 1872), S7427, S7453 [11DE]

Tibetan Rights Day: observance (S. Res. 408), S1167 [15FE]

——— observance (S. Res. 429), S2442 [25AP]

Treaties and agreements: noncompliance with international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), S4357 [25JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S2658 [15MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S511 [25JA], S1818–S1824 [20MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S215 [17JA], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2760 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2804 [22MY], S3002 [6JN], S3271, S3285 [7JN], S3752 [12JN], S4256, S4260 [20JN], S4315 [21JN], S4465 [27JN], S5355 [25JY], S5566 [1AU], S7149 [28NO]

U.S. policy, S2423 [25AP]

Reports filed

Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Information Produced and Disseminated Relative to Cybersecurity Threats Posed by ZTE Corp., in China: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 898) (H. Rept. 115–714), H5020 [8JN]

Investigate Disappearance of U.S. Citizen, David L. Sneddon, in China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 92), S907 [13FE]

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1872), S7241 [29NO]

Request the President To Transmit to the House Documents Relative to Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports and Negotiations With China on Trade-Related Concerns: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Res. 1018) (H. Rept. 115–979), H9088 [26SE]

Tibetan Rights Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S1946 [22MR]

Statements

Declaration for the Sake of the Christian Faith: Several Chinese Christian Pastors, E1457–E1459 [26OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 401, call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices, H8153 [12SE]

H.R. 1872, Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act, H8849 [25SE]

H.R. 6720, Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act, H8117 [12SE]

S. 2736, Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, S7285–S7291 [4DE], H10130–H10136 [12DE]

S. Res. 408, Tibetan Rights Day, S1167 [15FE]

S. Res. 429, Tibetan Rights Day, S1583 [8MR]

S. Res. 587, Victims of Communism Month, S5132 [23JY]

S. Res. 667, condemn violence against religious minorities in China and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, S6543 [4OC]

S. Res. 686, tribute to Lodi G. Gyari, S6928 [13NO]

S. Res. 736, Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States establishment, S7932 [19DE]

CHINA, REPUBLIC OF see Taiwan

CHINESE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF SACRAMENTO, CA

Remarks in House

Gold Mountain Celebration: tribute, E1673 [13DE]

CHINESE AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Chinese American Nurses Association: Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]

Scientific Symposium and Red Lantern Gala: anniversary, E1240 [12SE]

United HealthCare Services, Inc.: United HealthCare Asian Initiatives recipient of Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award, E1240 [12SE]

Wong, S. Chiu: Chinese American Medical Society Scientific Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]

CHINESE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Chinese American Medical Society: Community Service Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]

CHINESE AMERICANS

Amendments

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), S6147, S6152 [12SE]

Bills and resolutions

China: require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 3171), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6010), H4776 [5JN]

Lists

Highland Ranch, CO, Denver Chinese School principals, E62 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Chinese American Council of Sacramento, CA: tribute to Gold Mountain Celebration, E1673 [13DE]

Chinese American Medical Society: anniversary of Scientific Symposium and Red Lantern Gala, E1240 [12SE]

Chinese American Nurses Association: Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]

Highland Ranch, CO: anniversary of Denver Chinese School, E62 [18JA]

New York, NY: anniversary of First Chinese Baptist Church, E1166 [21AU]

——— anniversary of Marco Polo Festival, E1427 [19OC]

San Rafael, CA: anniversary of China Camp Village State Park, E1278 [20SE]

United HealthCare Services, Inc.: United HealthCare Asian Initiatives recipient of Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award, E1240 [12SE]

Wong, S. Chiu: Chinese American Medical Society Scientific Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), H10156 [12DE]

Yee Shan Benevolent Society, Inc.: anniversary, E326 [15MR]

Remarks in Senate

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), S6152 [12SE]

Texts of

S. 1050, Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act, S6152 [12SE], H10156 [12DE]

CHINESE-AMERICAN WORLD WAR II VETERAN CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1050), S6152 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 1050), H10156 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1050), S6152 [12SE]

Texts of

S. 1050, provisions, S6152 [12SE], H10156 [12DE]

CHIP MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3192), H5231–H5233 [19JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3192) (H. Rept. 115–734), H5092 [12JN]

Texts of

H.R. 3192, provisions, H5232 [19JN]

CHIPLEY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Henderson, Lenora: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

CHIPMAN, STEVEN A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1418 [16OC]

CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH PARITY FOR MILITARY BENEFICIARIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3620), S6964 [14NO]

CHIROPRACTORS see Health Care Professionals

CHISHOLM, SHIRLEY (a former Representative from New York)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE] (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

House of Representatives: anniversary of election (see S. Res. 689), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (H.R. 4856), H1688 [19MR]

Tribute, H1688, H1690 [19MR], E356 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate relative to

House of Representatives: anniversary of election (S. Res. 689), S6970 [15NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 689, election to the House of Representatives anniversary, S7055 [15NO]

CHISSELL-WILLIAMS, TONYA R.

Proclamations

Tribute to Tonya R. Chissell-Williams: Representative Jackson Lee, E1611 [6DE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1610 [6DE]

CHITTENDEN, NATHAN

Remarks in House

Cornell University: Hometown Alumni Award recipient, E898 [22JN]

CHITTENDEN COUNTY, VT

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation Jacob R. Kent, et al., v. R.L. Vallee, Inc., et al. (see S. Res. 706), S7088 [26NO]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation Jacob R. Kent, et al., v. R.L. Vallee, Inc., et al. (S. Res. 706), S7091, S7099 [26NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 706, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Jacob R. Kent, et al., v. R.L. Vallee, Inc., et al., S7091 [26NO]

CHO, JAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H491 [18JA]

CHO, RACHEL

Remarks in House

Minnesota: tribute to National Merit Scholarship recipients from 6th Congressional District, H25 [9JA]

CHOOSE MEDICARE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2708), S2262 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2708), S2265 [18AP]

CHOPRA, ROHIT

Remarks in Senate

FTC: nomination, S2473 [26AP]

Reports filed

Nomination to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1286 [28FE]

CHORLE, ERHARD R.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Railroad Retirement Board: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7241 [29NO]

CHOWCHILLA, CA

Remarks in House

Lavagnino, Chris: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [30OC]

CHOWDHURY, SARMAT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2723 [16MY]

CHOWDHURY, ZAYNAUB J.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 5010), H1126 [13FE]

CHRISTBURG, SHEYANN WEBB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E765 [5JN]

CHRISTENSEN, HOLLY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2468 [26AP]

CHRISTENSEN, JANICE C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1497 [6NO]

CHRISTENSON, PIPER

Remarks in House

Minnesota: tribute to National Merit Scholarship recipients from 6th Congressional District, H25 [9JA]

CHRISTIAN, KAREN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10559, H10560 [21DE]

CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1287 [25SE]

CHRISTIANS, DONALD L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E54 [17JA]

CHRISTIANSON, ADAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1675 [13DE], E1697 [20DE]

CHRISTIE, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5139 [13JN]

CHRISTIE, FRANK E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1310 [26SE]

CHRISTMAS DAY

Remarks in House

Brevard County, FL: tribute to Family Christmas Extravaganza, E1565 [28NO]

Observance, H10165–H10167 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

White House Historical Association: tribute to Christmas ornament honoring President Truman, S1160 [15FE]

CHRISTOPHER’S CLUBHOUSE (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4142 [17MY]

CHRISTY, JULIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1129 [7AU]

CHRONICLE OF SOCIAL CHANGE (publication)

Articles and editorials

Separating Families at the Border Will Multiply Child Trauma, S1156 [15FE]

CHRZASTEK, BRIAN

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1345 [5MR]

CHU, JUDY (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Ahmad, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor: tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H9439 [19OC]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H10104 [11DE]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3444 [18AP]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9415 [2OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9574 [20NO] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 697), H1443 [6MR]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H3444 [18AP]

BLM: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 2044), H7748 [7AU]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

California: designate certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4072), H3507 [24AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for testing of clinical psychologist services models (see H.R. 5790), H3975 [15MY]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H9416 [2OC]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5233), H1501 [8MR]

Civil liberties: ensure due process protections of individuals against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic (see H.R. 4680), H3931 [10MY]

Civil rights: restore right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact (see H.R. 2486), H4139 [16MY]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H1268 [26FE]

——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H2043 [22MR]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7871 [5SE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Congress: reestablish Office of Technology Assessment (see H. Res. 849), H3706 [26AP]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2567), H1477 [7MR]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H4982 [7JN]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H1221 [20FE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate political contributions and expenditures (see H.J. Res. 48), H5817 [27JN]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

Darwin Day: designate (see H. Res. 699), H553 [18JA]

DEA: clarify process for denying, revoking, or suspending a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance (see H.R. 5267), H1542 [13MR]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

Dept. of Commerce: prepare and submit reports to Congress on role of telecommunications in hate crimes (see H.R. 4527), H678 [29JA]

——— transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H6112 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 4859), H582 [19JA]

——— award grants to States to establish Seal of Biliteracy to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English and a second language (see H.R. 3716), H9463 [2NO]

——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see H.R. 4838), H1268 [26FE]

——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see H.R. 5241), H6042 [10JY]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H6042 [10JY]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7871 [5SE]

——— provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth (see H.R. 3742), H1227 [23FE]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (see H.R. 5564), H5363 [20JN]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see H.R. 6184), H5505 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: clarify intent, enhance integrity, and protect and expand 340B discount drug program to meet the needs of the opioid drug crisis (see H.R. 6071), H6042 [10JY]

——— direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H7943 [7SE]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H1373 [5MR]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.R. 6561), H7721 [26JY]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9420 [5OC]

——— provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research (see H.R. 7063), H9436 [16OC]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H5022 [8JN]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1609 [14MR]

——— require drug manufacturers to submit a transparency and justification report prior to increasing certain drug prices (see H.R. 2439), H3507 [24AP]

——— require reporting by drug manufacturers to increase transparency in drug pricing (see H.R. 4116), H554 [18JA]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare (see H.R. 5722), H3884 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for certain immigrants allowed into the U.S. for humanitarian reasons (see H.R. 4384), H785 [5FE]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3887 [9MY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1227 [23FE]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (see H.R. 4221), H3097 [10AP]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H4730 [24MY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3507 [24AP]

Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H1501 [8MR]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H6042 [10JY]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7943 [7SE]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 731), H1178 [14FE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H7688 [25JY]

——— conduct review of deaths of certain veterans who committed suicide (see H.R. 2652), H3343 [16AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1442 [6MR]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5286 [19JN]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5581 [22JN]

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

——— ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1503 [8MR]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1227 [23FE]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3343 [16AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: align certain provisions with Federal disability laws and policies intended to remove societal and institutional barriers to employment opportunities for people with disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H6464 [17JY]

——— strengthen child labor provisions (see H.R. 2886), H9821 [10DE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H7748 [7AU]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

FDA: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (see H.R. 1587), H5363 [20JN]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H5749 [26JN]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1124), H9431 [12OC]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1336 [27FE]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 6649), H8887 [25SE]

——— provide for mandatory licensing and registration of handguns (see H.R. 5607), H3505 [24AP]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Food: decrease incidence of food waste (see H.R. 3444), H478 [17JA]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7743 [3AU]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see H.R. 6503), H7871 [5SE]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2566), H1477 [7MR]

——— prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3343 [16AP]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3342 [16AP]

——— support protecting patients’ access to medically appropriate, evidence-based health care and information, including information about access to safe and legal abortion (see H. Res. 915), H4732 [25MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

Hmong New Year: observance (see H. Res. 1056), H8887 [25SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7921 [6SE]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7870 [5SE]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7735 [31JY]

——— eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H1268 [26FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7921 [6SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H478 [17JA]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H6589 [19JY]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7782 [31AU]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3097 [10AP]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7777 [28AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., commend contributions to international community, encourage continued foreign assistance programs, and provide best wishes for successful Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 707), H3050 [26MR]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 686), H169 [11JA]

Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Res. 930), H5021 [8JN]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H6042 [10JY]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H5977 [28JN]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 744), H1217 [16FE]

Medicaid: provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see H.R. 2687), H478 [17JA]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H7871 [5SE]

——— cover opioid treatment program services (see H.R. 5083), H3343 [16AP]

——— ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7735 [31JY]

——— preserve access to rehabilitation innovation centers (see H.R. 4582), H405 [16JA]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 6980), H9405 [28SE]

——— provide coverage of methadone (see H.R. 4097), H170 [11JA]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 6431), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments (see H.R. 6110), H5199 [14JN]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H3887 [9MY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

——— require drug manufacturers to pay a rebate for certain drugs if the price of such drugs increases faster than inflation (see H.R. 5150), H3444 [18AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H9408 [28SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: codify emergency preparedness final rule for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities as conditions of participation (see H.R. 4704), H5286 [19JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Mental health: strengthen mental health infrastructure and firearm prohibitions for at-risk individuals, and improve reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 4142), H7824 [4SE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H1374 [5MR]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9450 [26OC]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H10512 [20DE]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 723), H783 [5FE]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1443 [6MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9463 [2NO]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H3931 [10MY]

——— strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1374 [5MR]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7735 [31JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H555 [18JA]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H6465 [17JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7825 [4SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H6651 [23JY]

Power resources: reform fossil fuel leasing, promote renewable energy, prepare for climate change, increase industry accountability, improve returns for development of Federal energy resources, and protect special places (see H.R. 4426), H9463 [2NO]

——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2035 (see H.R. 3671), H6650 [23JY]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Public welfare programs: provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H4283 [21MY]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 233), H3930 [10MY]

SBA: strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (see H.R. 4743), H584 [19JA]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H3444 [18AP]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4981 [7JN]

——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H8886 [25SE]

——— strengthen by reforming benefit formula and calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving long-term condition of the trust fund (see H.R. 6929), H9425 [9OC]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H584 [19JA]

Surplus Government property: provide access to and manage distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see H.R. 6940), H9150 [27SE]

Taxation: encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7728 [26JY]

——— impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see H.R. 7173), H10170 [12DE]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H678 [29JA] (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3575 [25AP]

——— commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1150), H9763 [3DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H6650 [23JY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 850), H3706 [26AP]

World Hearing Day: designate (see H. Res. 740), H1374 [5MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: make institutions of higher education eligible for assistance from Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (see H.R. 6112), H5199 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see H.R. 5932), H4692 [23MY]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 7204), H9757 [30NO]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit operation of unlicensed temporary emergency shelters for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 7360), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see H.R. 5908), H4582 [22MY]

Firearms: call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation (see H. Res. 1076), H8884 [25SE]

Immigration: promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

IRS: provide for a one-time safe harbor for certain failures by individuals and small businesses to pay estimated income tax following implementation of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see H.R. 7300), H10209 [13DE]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H3750 [3MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: make institutions of higher education eligible for assistance from Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (H.R. 6112), H5200 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (H.R. 5932), H4693 [23MY]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (H.R. 7204), H9758 [30NO]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit operation of unlicensed temporary emergency shelters for unaccompanied alien children (H.R. 7360), H10511 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (H.R. 7052), H9425 [9OC]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (H.R. 5908), H4583 [22MY]

Immigration: promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (H.R. 4944), H902 [6FE]

IRS: provide for a one-time safe harbor for certain failures by individuals and small businesses to pay estimated income tax following implementation of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 7300), H10211 [13DE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5028 [12JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H566 [19JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3169 [12AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for testing of clinical psychologist services models, H5253 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: amend national defense strategy to counter China’s use of immigration programs and visas to enter the U.S. for political, academic, or social influence efforts, H4668 [23MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4668 [23MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (H.R. 4684), H5037 [12JN]

——— develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (H.R. 5774), H5256 [19JN]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (H.R. 5774), H5256 [19JN]

——— report on extent to which certain Medicare Advantage plans include supplemental health care benefits designed to treat or prevent substance use disorders, H5253 [19JN]

Firearms: gun control, H1321 [27FE]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6566 [19JY]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5291 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H5427 [21JN]

Insurance: modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), H7662 [25JY]

Medicare: expand access to addiction treatment in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, H5253 [19JN]

——— expand eligibility for medication therapy management programs to include certain individuals who are at risk for prescription drug abuse, H5260 [19JN]

——— identify and notify outlier prescribers of opioids, H5260 [19JN]

——— provide for certain program integrity transparency measures, H5260 [19JN]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, H5260 [19JN]

——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments (H.R. 6110), H5253 [19JN]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to include information on risks associated with opioids, coverage of certain nonopioid pain treatments, and safe disposal of prescription drugs (H.R. 5775), H5258 [19JN]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to provide information on safe disposal of prescription drugs that are controlled substances to certain enrolled individuals, H5258 [19JN]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures (H.R. 5773), H5260 [19JN]

——— require prescription drug plans to include information on adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain, H5258 [19JN]

——— require the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to report on opioid payment, adverse incentives, and data (H.R. 5723), H5265 [19JN]

——— revise certain measures used under the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey relating to pain management, H5258 [19JN]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (H.R. 5676), H5262, H5263 [19JN]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), Senate amendment, H10474 [20DE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H9114 [27SE]

Taxation: allow bronze and catastrophic plans in connection with health savings accounts, H7662 [25JY]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), H9130 [27SE]

——— extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H10474 [20DE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), H6566 [19JY]

——— permit unborn children to be account beneficiaries of section 529 education savings accounts, H10474 [20DE]

——— promote new business innovation (H.R. 6756), H9114, H9117 [27SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3541 [25AP]

YWCA: anniversary, H9396 [28SE]

Tributes

Anagnos, Aris, E1462• [26OC]

Casillas, Greggory J., H1752 [21MR]

Efurd, Laura, E1079• [26JY]

Fong Eu, March, E333• [19MR]

Gold, Jonathan, E1329• [28SE]

Jeffers, Chris, E1142• [10AU]

Richard, Lois C. Banks, E227• [27FE]

Wong, James B., E895• [22JN]

CHUCK BROWN DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H. Res. 1046), H7776 [28AU]

CHUCRI, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H492 [18JA]

CHURCHES, SYNAGOGUES, AND MOSQUES related term(s) Religion

Addresses

Bar Mitzvah: Luke Cohen, E946 [28JN]

Jews in the Civil Rights Movement: Juliet Franklin, E948 [28JN]

National Catholic Prayer Breakfast: Joseph F. Naumann, E737 [25MY]

Welcoming the Stranger: Rigby M. Zentner, E950 [28JN]

Amendments

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9507 [13NO]

Articles and editorials

Our View—FEMA Aid for Churches, S43 [4JA]

Bills and resolutions

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 382), S521 [25JA]

Dept. of State: renegotiate agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts (see S. Res. 577), S5066 [18JY]

Locust Grove, VA: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Locust Grove (see H. Res. 1112), H9414 [2OC]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H172 [12JA]

NLRB: clarify rights of not-for-profit religious employers (see H.R. 7159), H9568 [16NO]

Pioneer Day: observe anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah (see S. Res. 590), S5267 [24JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 3317, 3332), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6037), H4979 [7JN] (see H.R. 6460), H6588 [19JY] (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

Cost Estimates

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H40 [9JA]

Eulogies

Pinkerton, Catherine: by Kathy Thornton, E18 [9JA]

Homilies

Catherine Pinkerton Memorial Service, Cleveland, OH, Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, E17 [9JA]

Letters

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Robert B. Goldberg, Jewish Federations of North America, H39 [9JA]

Lists

Dale City, VA, Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]

Proclamations

Bridgett ‘‘Biddy’’ Mason Day: Representative Barragan, E1149 [14AU]

Tribute to Columbus Ewing: Representative Danny K. Davis, E1239 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Albany, GA: anniversary of Second Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, E878 [20JN]

Andale, KS: express condolences to victims of St. Joseph Catholic Church fire, H5668 [26JN]

Atlantic, IA: anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, E1172 [24AU]

Aurora, CO: anniversary of St. Mary’s Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, E1332 [28SE]

Baytown, TX: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, E192 [15FE]

Bender, Barry: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Community Service Award recipient, E775 [5JN]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, H8174 [13SE]

Blacknall, Charles T.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]

Blacksburg, SC: tribute to First Baptist Church of Blacksburg, H7164 [25JY]

Bossier City, LA: tribute to first responders for response to fire at First Baptist Church Bossier City, H10324 [19DE]

Brevard County, FL: tribute to Family Christmas Extravaganza, E1565 [28NO]

Bronson, MI: anniversary of Bethel Gilead Community Church, E1339 [28SE]

Bronxville, NY: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1470 [26OC]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Elim Christian Fellowship, E1571 [29NO]

Camilla, GA: anniversary of Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church, E879 [20JN]

Catholics for Housing, Inc.: tribute to Father Gerard Creedon Housing Award recipients, E1542 [20NO]

Cheyenne, WY: anniversary of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, E606 [8MY]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of St. Cajetan Parish, E229 [27FE]

——— anniversary of St. Richard Parish, E1454 [26OC]

——— anniversary of St. Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, E1496 [6NO]

——— anniversary of Temple Sholom, E674 [17MY]

Clearfield, PA: anniversary of Clearfield Presbyterian Church, H7881 [6SE]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1507 [13NO]

Cottageville, SC: anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1387 [9OC]

Creston, IA: anniversary of St. John’s United Church of Christ, E1473 [30OC]

Crime: condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H489 [18JA], H9527 [15NO]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (H. Res. 257), H7200 [25JY]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (H.R. 1486), H38–H40 [9JA]

Doylestown, PA: anniversary of Pebble Hill Church, H7878 [6SE]

Drew, MS: anniversary of Holly Grove Baptist Church, E374 [26MR]

Duck Hill, MS: anniversary of Young Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, E1508 [13NO]

East Hanover, NJ: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of Hanover, E878 [20JN]

Effingham, IL: anniversary of Sacred Heart Church, E1017 [16JY]

Eureka, IN: anniversary of Baker’s Creek Baptist Church, E344 [20MR]

Fauquier County, VA: anniversary of Heart’s Delight Baptist Church, E526 [24AP]

Fleischmanns, NY: anniversary of Congregation B’nai Israel, E1104 [27JY]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H5274 [19JN]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church, H765 [5FE]

Franklin, PA: anniversary of Grace Learning Center, H9746 [30NO]

Gainesville, GA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1301 [25SE]

Gary, IN: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E789 [7JN]

——— anniversary of St. John the Baptist Church, E1197 [4SE]

Golden, CO: Lunch and Life Program recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence, E1482 [30OC]

Goodlettsville, TN: anniversary of Goodlettsville Church, E1250 [13SE]

Greenville, IL: anniversary of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, E1225 [7SE]

Harrisburg, IL: anniversary of Bankston Fork Baptist Church, E945 [28JN]

——— anniversary of First Baptist Church, E188 [14FE]

Hendersonville, TN: anniversary of Rockland Baptist Church, E560 [27AP]

Hurricanes: tribute to Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX, for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E137 [5FE]

Hutchison, MN: tribute to Peace Lutheran Church missionary program volunteers trip to Haiti, E1092 [26JY]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Faith Based Advisory Committee members, E1564 [28NO]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Zion Unity Baptist Church, E1339 [28SE]

IRS: modify rule prohibiting tax-exempt organizations from engaging in political activity, H10475 [20DE]

Jacksonville, AL: anniversary of West Point Baptist Church, E596 [7MY]

Lambert, MS: tribute to Pleasant Hope Missionary Baptist Church, E1198 [4SE]

Lemont, IL: anniversary of St. James at Sag Bridge Catholic Church, E1464 [26OC]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Hollywood United Methodist Church Red Ribbon of Hope campaign, E1571 [29NO]

Ludlow, IL: anniversary of Ludlow United Methodist Church, E883 [21JN]

Macon, GA: anniversary of Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church, E1510 [13NO]

McAllen, TX: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of McAllen, E1480 [30OC]

McLean, Scott: Marie Interfaith Civic Leadership Award recipient, H9671 [28NO]

Miami Beach, FL: tribute to Temple Moses Sephardic Congregation of Florida, E1731 [21DE]

Midlothian, VA: anniversary of Bethlehem Baptist Church, E1559 [27NO]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom, E207 [23FE]

Montross, VA: anniversary of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, E1485 [2NO]

Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Bethel Church, E1339 [28SE]

Naerebout, Bob: Catholic Diocese of Boise, ID, Bishop Michael Driscoll Award recipient, E612 [9MY]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 692), E103 [29JA], E129 [2FE]

New Rochelle, NY: anniversary of Bethesda Baptist Church of New Rochelle, E1014 [16JY]

New York, NY: anniversary of First Chinese Baptist Church, E1166 [21AU]

Newport News, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church Jefferson Park, E1267 [20SE]

——— anniversary of New Grafton Baptist Church, E1308 [26SE]

Northbrook, IL: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom, E759 [5JN]

Osage Beach, MO: tribute to Harper Chapel United Methodist Church, E762 [5JN]

Oxford, AL: tribute to Word Alive International Outreach, E655 [15MY]

Palmerton, PA: anniversary of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, E1099 [26JY], E1202 [5SE]

Peculiar, MO: anniversary of Coleman Baptist Church, E1088 [26JY]

Penngrove, CA: anniversary of Penngrove Community Church, E1162 [17AU]

Peru, NY: anniversary of North County Mission of Hope, E659 [16MY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue, E1476 [30OC], E1499 [6NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9506 [13NO], E1546 [20NO]

Pogue, Stephen W.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]

Portageville, MO: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1487 [2NO]

Portsmouth, VA: anniversary of Olive Branch Baptist Church, E1469 [26OC]

Raleigh, NC: anniversary of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, E1331 [28SE]

Religion: condemn acts of anti-Semitism, E475 [16AP]

——— global persecution of Christians, H2039 [22MR]

——— historical importance of Christian values, H1264 [26FE], H4280 [21MY], H6108 [11JY]

——— importance of Christianity, H10165–H10167 [12DE]

——— persecution of Jews in the Middle East, E1588 [30NO]

Religious Freedom Day: observance, H397, H398 [16JA]

Religious Freedom Week: observance, H5509 [22JN]

Richmond, KY: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1123 [3AU]

Robinsonville, MS: tribute to Morning Star Baptist Church, E1581 [29NO]

Rye, NY: anniversary of Community Synagogue of Rye, E1741 [31DE]

Salem, MO: anniversary of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, E939 [28JN]

San Bruno, CA: anniversary of St. John’s United Church of Christ, E840 [14JN]

Sandy Springs, GA: anniversary of Temple Sinai, E103 [29JA]

Savannah, GA: anniversary of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, H898 [6FE]

Shawnee, KS: anniversary of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, E1234 [12SE]

Skokie, IL: anniversary of Temple Beth Israel, E117 [30JA]

Soquel, CA: anniversary of Congregational Church of Soquel, E658 [16MY]

Southampton, NY: anniversary of Our Lady of Poland Church, E915 [26JN]

St. Thomas, MO: anniversary of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, E940 [28JN]

Stafford, VA: anniversary of Mount Olive Baptist Church, E659 [16MY]

Sterling, VA: anniversary of Oak Grove Baptist Church, E1440 [23OC]

Stuart, IA: anniversary of Stuart Friends Church, E200 [16FE]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church, E1221 [7SE]

Thompson, Richard: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E622 [10MY]

Wiener, Samantha and Daniel: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, NY, Young Leadership Award recipients, E773 [5JN]

Wilson, NC: anniversary of Orginal Free Will Baptist Church, Middle Eastern District, E1476 [30OC]

——— anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E1270 [20SE]

Wimmer, Darlene and Donald: Afton, IA, Methodist Church Community Christmas Candle award recipients, E239 [27FE]

Windsor, VA: anniversary of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ, E1419 [16OC]

Winston-Salem, NC: tribute to Fairview Moravian Church, H8112 [12SE]

Woodbridge, NJ: anniversary of Trinity Episcopal Church Jonathan Dunham House, E574 [1MY]

Yazoo City, MS: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E601 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 382), S526 [25JA]

Charleston, SC: anniversary of shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S3868 [13JN]

Correctional institutions: ensure access by faith-based organizations to provide anti-recidivism programs to prisoners, S7776, S7778, S7781 [18DE]

FEMA: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (S. 1823), S43 [4JA]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of St. Matthew Christian Episcopal Church, S6274 [24SE]

Pioneer Day: observe anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah (S. Res. 590), S5243, S5312 [24JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S6943 [14NO], S7030 [15NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (S. Res. 694), S7062 [15NO]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism, S2472 [26AP]

Russellville, KY: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Russellville, S6494 [3OC]

Simpsonville, SC: anniversary of Standing Springs Baptist Church, S2070 [11AP]

Spartanburg, SC: anniversary of Fairgrove Baptist Church, S2070 [11AP]

Reports filed

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 115–495), H81 [9JA]

Statements

Shooting at Pittsburgh, PA, Tree of Life Synagogue and Rising Anti-Semitism: Israel Zoberman, E1564 [28NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 257, condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H7200 [25JY]

H. Res. 1138, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, H9506 [13NO]

H.R. 1486, Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act, H38 [9JA]

S. Res. 382, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S524 [25JA]

S. Res. 577, renegotiate Dept. of State agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts, S5069 [18JY]

S. Res. 590, observe Pioneer Day on anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah, S5269 [24JY]

S. Res. 694, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S7057 [15NO]

CHURCHILL, WINSTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9698 [29NO]

CIAFARDONI, MICHAEL, SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8896 [26SE], E1321 [27SE]

CICILLINE, DAVID N. (a Representative from Rhode Island)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4607 [23MY], H4701, H4705 [24MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3653 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3653 [26AP]

Appointments

Louise McIntosh Slaughter funeral attendees, H3047 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H4243 [18MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H4981 [7JN]

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see H.R. 5480), H3453 [23AP]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8742 [24SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 1889), H9668 [27NO]

——— repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9668 [27NO]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H5201 [14JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4871), H1127 [13FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9511 [13NO] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]

ATF: require State and local law enforcement agencies to promptly report loss or theft of any firearm to the National Tracing Center (see H.R. 4786), H172 [12JA]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H4210 [17MY]

Bankruptcy: address reorganization of small businesses (see H.R. 7190), H9742 [29NO]

——— stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases (see H.R. 137), H3055 [2AP]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 3613), H3750 [3MY]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Business and industry: prohibit consideration of spurious economic efficiencies to justify anticompetitive mergers (see H.R. 5642), H3706 [26AP]

Cambodia: promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law, condemn political violence and human rights violations, and call for respect for freedom of the press, assembly, and speech and electoral reforms (see H. Res. 661), H733 [30JA]

——— promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H4139 [16MY]

Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI: designate (see H.R. 6715), H7919 [6SE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3148 [11AP]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H6175 [12JY]

——— express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H7743 [3AU]

——— fund family services to help keep children safe and supported at home and ensure children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings (see H.R. 253), H1075 [8FE]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2317), H5981 [29JN]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H9092 [26SE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H5978 [28JN]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2567), H1127 [13FE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H1342 [1MR]

Copyrights: establish an alternative dispute resolution program for copyright small claims (see H.R. 3945), H678 [29JA]

——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H733 [30JA]

Courts: discourage use of payment of money as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases (see H.R. 1437), H1477 [7MR]

——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H9539 [15NO]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1544 [13MR]

Credit: require consumer reporting agencies to place a security freeze on a consumer report without a fee if the consumer reporting agency is subject to a breach of data security (see H.R. 3878), H1127 [13FE]

Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6413), H9408 [28SE]

——— prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see H.R. 6358), H6173 [12JY]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3576 [25AP]

——— provide Federal penalties for assault against journalists (see H.R. 4935), H783 [5FE]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

DEA: provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see H.R. 5628), H3705 [26AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits using the cost of Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion low-cost food plans (see H.R. 5849), H4584 [22MY]

——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1556), H3750 [3MY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of Education: expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— expand monthly payments that may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 4399), H9576 [23NO]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H8887 [25SE]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10512 [20DE]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see H.R. 6184), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2913), H3096 [10AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries and grant such status to nationals of Guatemala (see H.R. 6325), H6041 [10JY]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see H.R. 5908), H4582 [22MY]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H6264 [16JY]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 4057), H3783 [7MY]

——— condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (see H.R. 4767), H168 [11JA]

——— extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see H.R. 3918), H7921 [6SE]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (see H.R. 5075), H1220 [20FE]

——— make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H9438 [19OC]

——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H5977 [28JN]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1610 [14MR]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H3395 [17AP]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H8171 [12SE]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H6559 [18JY]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (see H.R. 6197), H5981 [29JN]

——— establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (see H.R. 4989), H4210 [17MY]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see H.R. 5274), H3343 [16AP]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see H.R. 6651), H9153 [27SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— maintain existing regulations governing exportation of certain weapons and military equipment on U.S. Munitions list (see H.R. 4765), H8171 [12SE]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see H.R. 1911), H4285 [21MY]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on instances of sexual assault in refugee camps (see H.R. 4950), H1227 [23FE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see H.R. 5626), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7943 [7SE]

——— prohibit revision of approved oil and gas leasing program 5-year plan (see H.R. 2248), H82 [9JA]

Dept. of Transportation: provide passengers in air transportation with certain rights (see H.R. 3260), H3148 [11AP]

——— require airlines to create and make available a document outlining air passenger rights (see H.R. 4445), H3148 [11AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 3666), H9460 [30OC]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 154), H4730 [24MY]

——— expand membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (see H.R. 2827), H6650 [23JY]

——— revise definition of spouse for purposes of veterans benefits in recognition of new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 2421), H6464 [17JY]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H9821 [10DE]

Discrimination: eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those living with HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 1739), H7782 [31AU]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3979 [15MY]

Drugs: increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5649 [25JN]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H3507 [24AP]

Employment: prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (see H.R. 5632), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of illegality of such covenants (see H.R. 5631), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H3060 [5AP]

Executive Office of the President: establish National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 5822), H4736 [29MY]

——— prohibit enforcement of a nondisclosure agreement if the disclosure of information in violation of the agreement is based on whistleblowing (see H.R. 5351), H7776 [28AU]

——— request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (see H. Res. 928), H5750 [26JN]

——— require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H4777 [5JN]

——— prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H1336 [27FE]

FBI: report on number of firearms transfers resulting from failure to complete a background check within 3 days, and procedures followed after it is discovered a firearm is transferred to an ineligible recipient (see H.R. 57), H3746 [1MY]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— require broadband Internet access providers to be subject to rule on protecting privacy of customers of broadband and other telecommunications services (see H.R. 1868), H3750 [3MY]

Federal employees: provide a corporate responsibility investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 6452), H6588 [19JY]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5389), H9449 [26OC]

FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H8172 [12SE]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H404 [16JA]

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see H.R. 6075), H5817 [27JN]

——— expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days (see H.R. 4025), H3746 [1MY]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H3576 [25AP]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1374 [5MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1374 [5MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 6649), H7751 [10AU]

——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 5163), H1544 [13MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5077), H1220 [20FE]

——— require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements relative to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises (see H.R. 3361), H3783 [7MY]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see H.R. 5273), H8886 [25SE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7777 [28AU]

FTC: establish Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 444), H7772 [24AU]

——— prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

——— provide for greater transparency in and user control over treatment of data collected by mobile applications and enhance security of such data (see H.R. 6547), H7721 [26JY]

——— require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information (see H.R. 6548), H7721 [26JY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H5978 [28JN]

Health care professionals: recognize contributions and call for support of frontline health workers for ending preventable deaths in vulnerable communities and responding to humanitarian and public health crises (see H. Res. 342), H3343 [16AP]

Homeless: provide a path to end homelessness (see H.R. 2076), H3746 [1MY]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7871 [5SE]

——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H7688 [25JY]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H8739 [20SE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— provide for appointment of additional immigration judges (see H.R. 1985), H6042 [10JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see H.R. 6653), H7742 [3AU]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H6589 [19JY]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1755 [21MR]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]

Iran: impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H478 [17JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1443 [6MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H6112 [11JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3060 [5AP]

——— prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

——— require report on status of nuclear program to establish a baseline of progress for negotiations on denuclearization and annual updates on such progress (see H.R. 6012), H5286 [19JN]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., commend contributions to international community, encourage continued foreign assistance programs, and provide best wishes for successful Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 707), H738 [2FE]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Law enforcement: improve community policing and promote gun violence prevention in underserved communities and eliminate requirement of transferring a firearm if a background check has not been completed in 3 days (see H.R. 5164), H1544 [13MR]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: develop policies to support transgender women of color (see H. Res. 545), H785 [5FE]

——— promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 7291), H10209 [13DE]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 5072), H3053 [29MR]

——— affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (see H. Res. 1055), H9092 [26SE]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (see H. Res. 644), H1610 [14MR]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 6060), H7743 [3AU]

Medicaid: provide consistent standard of health care to the incarcerated (see H.R. 6764), H8107 [10SE]

Medicare: codify and permanently extend hospital wage index imputed rural floor (see H.R. 6855), H9153 [27SE]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide coverage of hearing aids and related hearing services (see H.R. 6052), H5020 [8JN]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Mexico: promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (see H.R. 1567), H9436 [16OC]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see H. Res. 745), H6559 [18JY]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see H.R. 5904), H4582 [22MY]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 776), H7772 [24AU]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5199 [14JN]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H5977 [28JN]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security (see H. Res. 1036), H7748 [7AU]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H7729 [26JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H1221 [20FE]

——— provide for further comprehensive research on unruptured intracranial aneurysms at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (see H.R. 1648), H3046 [23MR]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H5022 [8JN]

——— strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H903 [6FE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (see H.R. 2748), H6650 [23JY]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1699 [19MR]

——— reaffirm support for the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for continued advancement of partnership, reconciliation, and mutual trust and encourage continued respect for provisions (see H. Res. 207), H1508 [9MR]

Political ethics: improve anti-corruption and public integrity laws by strengthening lobbying laws, disclosing conflicts of interest, improving judicial integrity, and requiring more financial disclosure by elected officials (see H.R. 7140), H9574 [20NO]

——— strengthen ethical standards in the Federal Government to prevent Government corruption and ensure transparency and accountability (see H.R. 7167), H9573 [20NO]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7743 [3AU]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H3097 [10AP]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7871 [5SE]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H5201 [14JN]

——— submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1699 [19MR]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H7743 [3AU]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 6950), H9150 [27SE]

Russia: condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H1699 [19MR]

——— condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H4849 [6JN]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H3148 [11AP]

SBA: study and identify best practices for closing the gender, race, and income gap in patenting rates for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6390), H8172 [12SE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2899), H8728 [13SE]

Senior citizens: provide equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older individuals (see H.R. 4222), H6175 [12JY]

Small business: study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (see H.R. 6758), H8172 [12SE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3979 [15MY]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H9420 [5OC]

——— improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (see H.R. 3302), H4736 [29MY]

Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 2651), H5507 [21JN]

——— recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]

States: prohibit from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional or driver’s licenses or issuing penalties due to student loan default (see H.R. 6156), H5362 [20JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3979 [15MY]

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 4681), H1609 [14MR]

Taxation: extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H9511 [13NO]

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H3743 [27AP]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

——— reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (see H.R. 2171), H7759 [21AU]

——— repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 5220), H3444 [18AP]

Territories: provide the option of discharging certain unsecured financial obligations, allocate funds to eligible Puerto Rican creditors whose debt was terminated, and audit causes of Puerto Rico’s debt (see H.R. 6827), H8725 [13SE]

Transgender Day of Remembrance: observance (see H. Res. 628), H6465 [17JY]

Transportation Security Administration: improve screening of transgender persons at airport security checkpoints (see H.R. 6659), H7747 [7AU]

Treaties and agreements: require congressional approval for peaceful nuclear cooperation agreements and ensure partners in such agreements renounce pursuit of enrichment and reprocessing technologies (see H.R. 5357), H4584 [22MY]

Trees: protect publicly owned trees from unnecessary destruction, maiming, or alteration (see H.R. 5156), H1372 [5MR]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H1336 [27FE] (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H1503 [8MR]

United Kingdom: recognize the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 199), H630 [25JA]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H8887 [25SE]

Veterans: provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 506), H132 [10JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 2417), H9463 [2NO]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3979 [15MY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 4912), H6175 [12JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8886 [25SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9420 [5OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Business and industry: clarify that acquisitions that tend to create a monopsony violate certain antitrust laws (see H.R. 5630), H3705 [26AP]

Buy American Act: amend relative to certain waivers and domestic content percentage requirements and provide greater transparency regarding exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4812), H477 [17JA]

Contracts: improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (see H.R. 6762), H8107 [10SE]

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see H.R. 5508), H3315 [13AP]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy on administration policy regarding the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 5898), H4284 [21MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish Gateway Communities Improvement Program (see H.R. 5471), H3146 [11AP]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see H.R. 4774), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of Transportation: request nominations for and make determinations regarding roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program (see H.R. 5158), H1372 [5MR]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7734 [31JY]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on individuals responsible for or complicit in human rights abuses against U.S. citizens or legal permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 5330), H1698 [19MR]

Judicial Conference of the U.S.: provide electronic public access to exhibits in Federal cases (see H.R. 6761), H8107 [10SE]

Lobbyists: prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying Congress (see H.R. 6070), H5093 [12JN]

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5506 [21JN]

News media: provide a temporary safe harbor from antitrust laws for publishers of online content to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms about terms on which their content may be distributed (see H.R. 5190), H1475 [7MR]

Oliver Hazard Perry (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 6171), H5362 [20JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (see H.R. 5173), H1441 [6MR]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see H.R. 5863), H4209 [17MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Business and industry: clarify that acquisitions that tend to create a monopsony violate certain antitrust laws (H.R. 5630), H3706 [26AP]

Buy American Act: amend relative to certain waivers and domestic content percentage requirements and provide greater transparency regarding exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements (H.R. 4812), H478 [17JA]

Contracts: improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (H.R. 6762), H8107 [10SE]

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (H.R. 5508), H3316 [13AP]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy on administration policy regarding the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (H.R. 5898), H4285 [21MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish Gateway Communities Improvement Program (H.R. 5471), H3147 [11AP]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (H.R. 4774), H169 [11JA]

Dept. of Transportation: request nominations for and make determinations regarding roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program (H.R. 5158), H1373 [5MR]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (H.R. 6643), H7735 [31JY]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on individuals responsible for or complicit in human rights abuses against U.S. citizens or legal permanent resident aliens (H.R. 5330), H1698 [19MR]

Judicial Conference of the U.S.: provide electronic public access to exhibits in Federal cases (H.R. 6761), H8107 [10SE]

Lobbyists: prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying Congress (H.R. 6070), H5093 [12JN]

News media: provide a temporary safe harbor from antitrust laws for publishers of online content to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms about terms on which their content may be distributed (H.R. 5190), H1476 [7MR]

Oliver Hazard Perry (vessel): certificate of documentation (H.R. 6171), H5363 [20JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 6239), H5816 [27JN]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (H.R. 5173), H1441 [6MR]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (H.R. 5863), H4210 [17MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3987 [16MY], H5757 [27JN], H10114 [12DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 4872), unanimous-consent request, H601 [20JA]

Bankruptcy: stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases (H.R. 137), H1570 [14MR]

Budget: allocation of funds, H1134 [14FE]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3187 [12AP]

——— deficit, H3104 [11AP]

Colleges and universities: tribute to international students, E558• [27AP]

Congressional Review Act: repeal (H.R. 2449), H3818 [8MY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3818 [8MY]

Crime: clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), H7929 [7SE]

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (H.R. 5508), H7684 [25JY]

——— U.S. policy, H7684 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3999 [16MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3999 [16MY]

Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration defense nuclear nonproliferation funding through reduction of W76–2 warhead modification program funding, H4942 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: promote child care and early learning (H.R. 3773), H1736 [21MR]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, H5757 [27JN]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4311 [22MY], H7929 [7SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6477 [18JY]

Dept. of Transportation: require airlines to create and make available a document outlining air passenger rights when flight diversions occur, H3656 [26AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H4347 [22MY]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, H6481 [18JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4942, H4949• [7JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3656 [26AP]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H145 [11JA]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6477 [18JY]

First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna, Jr., Post Office, Bristol, RI: designate (H.R. 4685), H1350 [5MR]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6051, H6071, H6087 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6061 [11JY]

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association: revise Federal charter (H.R. 4100), H6620 [23JY]

Freedom of the press: importance, H7878 [6SE]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3853 [9MY]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H456 [17JA], H10114 [12DE]

House of Representatives: legislative process, H4296 [22MY]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5145 [13JN]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H1111, H1112 [13FE]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H145 [11JA]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, H7901 [6SE]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 5904), H5188 [14JN]

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 125), H5369 [21JN]

National Ocean Policy: implementation funding, H4949• [7JN]

National Police Week: observance, H4207 [17MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H601 [20JA], H6481 [18JY]

Pawtucket, RI: tribute to Pawtucket Police Dept., H4207 [17MY]

Pensions: secure multiemployer pension benefits, H1616 [15MR]

Pharmaceuticals: implement strategy to reduce prescription drug prices, H3868 [9MY]

——— reform the pharmaceutical industry, H3988 [16MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 6239), H6061 [11JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3691 [26AP]

Rhode Island: add to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, H6087 [11JY]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H91 [10JA]

——— funding, H4783 [6JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1449 [7MR], H3404 [18AP]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6481 [18JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H4698 [24MY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3539 [25AP]

Votes: position on missed, H4007• [16MY], H4269• [21MY]

CIGARETTES see Tobacco Products

CILLUFFO, FRANK

Appointments

Cyberspace Solarium Commission, H9445 [26OC]

CIMINI, MARIA D.

Remarks in House

NSF: Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E1002 [12JY]

CIMINI, SHEILA

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1368 [5OC]

CIMINO, ANTHONY

Letters

Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act, H651 [29JA]

CIMINO, RAYMOND P.

Remarks in Senate

Massachusetts: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2745 [17MY]

CINCINNATI, OH

Remarks in House

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, E939 [28JN]

Cincinnati (OH) Enquirer: Pulitzer Prize recipient for local reporting, E674 [17MY]

Schools: tribute to organizations for efforts to increase school safety by addressing impact of social media and bullying on students, H7167 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: condemn shooting at Fifth Third Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S6410 [1OC]

Freedom of the press: importance, S6410 [1OC]

CINCINNATI (OH) ENQUIRER

Remarks in House

Pulitzer Prize: recipient for local reporting, E674 [17MY]

CINCO CHARITIES, INC.

Remarks in House

Ballard House: tribute, H3085 [10AP]

CINCO DE MAYO

Bills and resolutions

Observance (see S. Res. 497), S2485 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Observance (S. Res. 497), S2498 [26AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 497, observance, S2496 [26AP]

CIRCLE OF PROTECTION (organziation)

Letters

Unity declaration on racism and poverty, H1365 [5MR]

CIRCLEVILLE, OH

Remarks in House

Ohio Christian University: anniversary, E1300 [25SE]

CIRCUNS, ERIC

Remarks in House

Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]

CITIES see Suburban areas; Urban Areas

CITIGROUP, INC.

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Citi Open Tennis Tournament, E1053 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Financial institutions: implementation of corporate policies that restrict banking services to clients who conduct certain firearm-related business, S2985 [5JN]

CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS (organization)

Letters

Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, H7893 [6SE]

CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO KNOW ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2152): consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 2152): consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

Letters

Provisions: Faiz Shakir and Kanya Bennett, ACLU, H3793 [8MY]

——— several civil rights and civil liberties organizations, H3862 [9MY]

——— several organizations, H3860 [9MY]

——— William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., H3860 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: reform reporting requirements of federally funded pretrial release programs by reporting statistics on defendants appearing at bail hearings, released on monetary bail, and participated in pretrial release programs, H3862, H3863 [9MY]

Enact (H.R. 2152), H3857–H3865 [9MY]

——— consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2152, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2152) (H. Rept. 115–659), H3740 [27AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 2152, provisions, H3790 [8MY]

H.R. 2152, provisions, H3857 [9MY]

CITIZENS UNITED (organization)

Remarks in House

Political campaigns: impact of Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v. FEC relative to the influence of money and corporations in elections, H6055 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

CITIZENSHIP

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Articles and editorials

Koch Network Raps Trump, Won’t Support House Immigration Bills, H5446 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions

American Samoa: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5026), H1177 [14FE]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

——— prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H732 [30JA]

——— provide that the penalty for refusing or neglecting to answer a decennial census question shall apply only to the extent necessary to obtain information needed to enumerate the population (see H.R. 7106), H9459 [30OC]

Constitutional amendments: interpret 14th Amendment to disapprove birthright citizenship, pursue legislative action to end such practices, and support Presidential directives on interpreting such amendment (see H. Res. 1143), H9510 [13NO]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require border patrol and immigration enforcement agents document all stops and searches of persons suspected of being in the U.S. illegally and make such information publicly available (see S. 2832), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5991), H4738 [1JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

Education: recognize importance of civics education (see H. Res. 882), H3834 [8MY]

Families and domestic relations: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see S. 2522), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5233), H1501 [8MR]

Federal aid programs: provide benefits only to individuals verified to be U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6989), H9405 [28SE]

Immigration: expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (see H.R. 6580), H7722 [26JY]

——— fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines (see S. 3713), S7319 [5DE]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see S. 2464), S1243 [27FE]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— provide that certain naturalized individuals who are affiliated with a criminal gang are subject to revocation of citizenship (see H.R. 4996), H1074 [8FE] (see H.R. 5065), H1212 [15FE]

OMB: require Federal agencies to allocate grant funding to States and localities based on the number of U.S. citizens and legal residents as determined under the decennial census (see H.R. 5435), H3059 [5AP]

Voting: prohibit a State from registering an individual to vote in elections for Federal office unless the individual provides documentary proof that they are a U.S. citizen (see H.R. 6723), H7919 [6SE]

——— prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (see H.R. 6482), H7154 [24JY]

Letters

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (H.R. 4906), E119 [30JA]

Constitutional amendments: anniversary of ratification of 14th Amendment relative to the rights of citizenship and equal protection of the law, E987 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

Families and domestic relations: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (H.R. 5233), E1608 [6DE]

Hammond, IN: tribute to individuals taking oath of citizenship, E8 [8JA], E95 [25JA], E251 [5MR], E405 [9AP], E587 [7MY], E760 [5JN], E927 [27JN], E1120 [3AU], E1191 [4SE], E1391 [12OC], E1473 [30OC]

Immigration: expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 1970), H3959 [15MY]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 6580), H8847–H8849 [25SE]

——— historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, H1129, H1137 [14FE], H1203 [15FE], H1270 [27FE], H5196 [14JN], H5583 [25JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1546 [14MR], H5003 [8JN]

——— opposition to amnesty for illegal aliens, H4239 [18MY], H5497–H5502 [21JN]

——— provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, H1431 [6MR]

——— reform, H5583–H5585 [25JN]

Kaur, Tejinder: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1416 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: tribute to border patrol and immigration enforcement agents, H5584 [25JN]

Philippines: extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on active duty with U.S. Armed Forces during certain periods of hostilities (H.R. 887), H10152 [12DE]

Veterans: provide a more navigable and accommodating pathway for veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. military to naturalize and seek citizenship (H.R. 3563), H632 [29JA]

Voting: prohibit a State from registering an individual to vote in elections for Federal office unless the individual provides documentary proof that they are a U.S. citizen (H.R. 6723), H9051 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

Immigration: fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines, S7034 [15NO]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S671 [7FE], S795, S804, S807, S832 [8FE], S855–S868 [12FE], S889–S904 [13FE], S929, S930–S965 [14FE], S1131–S1135, S1138–S1149, S1152–S1155 [15FE], S1365 [6MR], S3978 [18JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1254 [27FE], S1260 [28FE], S1365 [6MR]

——— reform, S3976–S3978 [18JN], S7205–S7207 [29NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Dept. of Commerce Transmittal of Documents and Dept. of Justice Letter on Decision To Include a Question on Citizenship in the Decennial Census: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 877) (H. Rept. 115–705), H4728 [24MY]

Waive Certain Requirements for Naturalization for American Samoan U.S. Nationals To Become U.S. Citizens: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 115–773), H5505 [21JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H.R. 887, extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on active duty with U.S. Armed Forces during certain periods of hostilities, H10152 [12DE]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

H.R. 6580, First Responders Family Support Act, H8847 [25SE]

S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act, S1249–S1251 [27FE]

CITIZENSHIP DAY see Constitution Day

CITRUS, FL

Remarks in Senate

Caskey, Rebecca: Citrus County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

CITRUS COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Caskey, Rebecca: Citrus County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

CITY OF DAVID FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9533 [15NO]

CITY YEAR MIAMI (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H489 [18JA]

CIVIL AIR PATROL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H3349 [17AP]

McKelvey, Tasha: Civil Air Patrol Spaatz Award recipient, E257 [5MR]

CIVIL DEFENSE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4949), H901 [6FE]

CIVIL LIBERTIES related term(s) Civil Rights; Human Rights

Addresses

I Have a Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr. (excerpt), H13 [8JA]

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), H7669 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5302 [20JN]

Government regulations: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions (S. 1092), S7437, S7448 [11DE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 274), H10139 [12DE]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), S2394 [24AP], H5787 [27JN]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (S. Res. 224), S2078, S2079 [11AP]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S7194 [28NO]

Articles and editorials

China—New Controls on Tibetan Monastery, E117 [30JA]

Late-Term Abortion Was the Right Choice for Me, S534 [29JA]

Lawmakers Approve ‘Cyber Vulnerability’ Bill, H44 [9JA]

Protecting America, Protecting Americans, H108 [10JA]

There’s Something Huge Missing From the White House’s Prison Bill, H4318 [22MY]

Warrantless Surveillance Can Continue Even if Law Expires, Officials Say, S237 [17JA]

What the Iran Protests Have Already Achieved—The Breaking of Myths, H70 [9JA]

Yes, We Are the Enemy, S5909 [23AU]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H581 [19JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 2326), S348 [19JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service (see H.R. 7238), H9819 [10DE]

Baltic States: reaffirm NATO collective defense principles, support sovereignty and express concern over Russian military activity and subversive actions, and enhance defense cooperation (see H. Res. 846), H3575 [25AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H3315 [13AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1630 [12MR]

Bureau of Prisons: improve treatment of Federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents (see H.R. 5575), H3441 [18AP]

——— reform use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing (see S. 2724), S2321 [19AP]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

——— prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H732 [30JA]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H3928 [10MY]

Cameroon: condemn arrest and actions against Patrice Nganang for criticizing restriction of Internet access and news media in English-speaking regions and urge respect for human rights of all citizens (see H. Res. 718), H677 [29JA]

——— condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see S. Res. 733), S7926 [19DE] (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

China: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

——— express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H5021 [8JN]

——— identify officials responsible for imprisonment of political prisoners and sanction them for human rights abuses (see S. 2985), S2968 [4JN]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

——— prohibit courts from considering acquitted conduct at sentencing (see S. 4), S7275 [4DE]

——— protect interests of the intellectually disabled in intermediate care facilities in certain class action lawsuits and in Dept. of Justice actions that could result in moving residents from such facilities (see H.R. 6786), H8170 [12SE]

Credit: allow consumers to prohibit certain consumer reporting agencies from releasing any information in the files of those consumers (see S. 2375), S613 [5FE]

——— facilitate development of consumer credit services (see H.R. 6192), H5580 [22JN]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (see S. 2362), S581 [30JA]

Crime: authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age (see H.R. 6011), H4776 [5JN]

——— clarify that using drugs to cause a person to engage in a commercial sex act constitutes coercion and using drugs to provide or obtain the labor or services of a person constitutes forced labor (see S. 2429), S967 [14FE] (see H.R. 5027), H1178 [14FE]

——— prohibit certain fraudulent audiovisual records (see S. 3805), S8017 [21DE]

——— provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5107 [19JY]

——— reduce identity fraud (see S. 2498), S1338 [5MR]

——— require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU] (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow States to assist law enforcement who provide a beneficiary’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program electronic benefit transfer card number with apprehension of criminals or suspects (see H.R. 5740), H3885 [9MY]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: conduct a study on cyberexploitation of Armed Forces members and their families (see S. 3786), S7926 [19DE]

Dept. of Education: clarify requirements of authorized representatives under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (see H.R. 5224), H1501 [8MR]

——— ensure public institutions of higher education protect expressive activities in outdoor areas on campus (see S. 2394), S704 [7FE]

——— protect freedoms of speech, expression, and association and the right for student groups to invite speakers at public institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7229), H9819 [10DE]

——— streamline credit sharing between community colleges and four-year institutions so transfer students know when they are eligible to receive an associate’s degree through a reverse transfer (see S. 3066), S3951 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 6082), H5151 [13JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H3975 [15MY]

——— notify health care providers about permitted disclosures under privacy laws of health information during emergencies, including overdoses (see H.R. 5695), H3782 [7MY]

——— permit certain disclosures of health information during emergencies, including overdoses (see S. 2676), S2141 [16AP]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Biometric Identity Management (see H.R. 5206), H1476 [7MR]

——— place restrictions on searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (see S. 2462), S1243 [27FE]

——— prohibit expansion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities and improve oversight of such facilities (see S. 2849), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 5820), H3976 [15MY]

——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (see S. 3567), S6770 [10OC]

——— provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3558), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 7047), H9419 [5OC]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see S. 3112), S4343 [21JN]

——— require border patrol and immigration enforcement agents document all stops and searches of persons suspected of being in the U.S. illegally and make such information publicly available (see S. 2832), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5991), H4738 [1JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize use of certain grant funds for voting restoration education (see H.R. 7359), H10510 [20DE]

——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see S. 2795), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]

Dept. of State: require annual human rights reports include information on instances of sexual assault in refugee camps (see H.R. 4950), H901 [6FE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: issue identity protection personal identification numbers (see H.R. 5361), H1754 [21MR] (see H.R. 5437), H3063 [9AP]

——— streamline requirements for currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6892), H8884 [25SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6850), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports and improve sharing of suspicious activity reports to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6068), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2386), S651 [6FE]

District of Columbia: recognize service of veterans, condemn denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for resident veterans and their families, and call for statehood (see H. Res. 1140), H9471 [9NO]

Egypt: reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and support political reform, human rights, and holding of free, fair, and credible elections (see S. Res. 450), S1948 [22MR]

El Salvador: adjust immigration status of Salvadoran nationals who were granted or are eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4956), H902 [6FE]

Elections: prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see S. 3279), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6607), H7723 [26JY]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2994), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

Energy Reorganization Act: clarify whistleblower rights and protections for Dept. of Energy and NRC employees (see S. 2968), S2924 [24MY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit requirement that private entities design or alter their commercial information technology products to facilitate Government surveillance (see H.R. 5823), H3977 [15MY]

——— require studies on cyberexploitation of employees and their families (see S. 3788), S7926 [19DE]

——— submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (see H.R. 6359), H6173 [12JY]

Federal employees: clarify certain due process rights of employees serving in sensitive positions (see H.R. 5355), H1728 [20MR]

——— provide a criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of certain individually identifiable information by employees or officers of a Federal department or agency (see S. 3722), S7356 [6DE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6445), H6587 [19JY]

Financial institutions: provide national standard for data security and breach notification on behalf of all consumers (see H.R. 6743), H7941 [7SE]

——— update exception for certain annual notices (see S. 3164), S4734 [28JN]

Firearms: call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation (see H. Res. 920), H4776 [5JN] (see H. Res. 1076), H8884 [25SE]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see S. 2627), S1948 [22MR] (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]

——— prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases (see S. 3135), S4410 [26JN]

——— prohibit purchase of an assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age (see S. 2470), S1286 [28FE]

——— prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5088), H1266 [26FE]

——— reduce age requirement at which a person may obtain a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee (see H.R. 5112), H1333 [27FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5077), H1220 [20FE] (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE] (see H.R. 6297), H5975 [28JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court: ensure politically funded information cannot be used as evidence to monitor a U.S. citizen (see H.R. 5235), H1501 [8MR]

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 387), S581 [30JA]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5975 [28JN]

——— affirm importance as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 32), S187 [16JA]

——— call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see S. Res. 647), S6304 [25SE]

——— oppose enforcement and call for global repeal of blasphemy laws, promote religious freedom, and condition U.S. foreign aid on level of enforcement of blasphemy laws in such countries (see H. Res. 1132), H9443 [23OC]

——— reaffirm commitment to promote international religious freedom and commemorate anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act (see H. Res. 1024), H7155 [24JY]

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution (see S. Res. 607), S5692 [16AU]

——— condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (see S. Res. 601), S5583 [1AU]

——— endorse role in a democratic society, welcome media scrutiny of the U.S. Government, and urge President Trump to end attacks on the media and excluding journalists from certain events (see H. Con. Res. 133), H7732 [27JY]

——— reaffirm importance, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. Res. 691), S7051 [15NO]

FTC: establish a task force for purposes of studying effects of automated social media accounts, known as ‘‘bots,’’ on public discourse and elections (see H.R. 7117), H9467 [6NO]

——— establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

——— establish Office of Cybersecurity to provide oversight of data security at credit reporting agencies (see S. 2289), S138 [10JA]

——— establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers (see S. 2639), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5815), H3976 [15MY]

——— extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5930), H4692 [23MY]

——— promulgate regulations relative to sensitive personal information or behavioral data (see H.R. 6864), H8742 [24SE]

——— protect privacy of users of social media and other online platforms (see S. 2728), S2342 [23AP]

——— provide for greater transparency in and user control over treatment of data collected by mobile applications and enhance security of such data (see H.R. 6547), H7721 [26JY]

——— require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information (see H.R. 6548), H7721 [26JY]

——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (see S. 2640), S2040 [10AP]

——— review and revise standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that consumer reporting agencies and service providers maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats (see H.R. 5166), H1372 [5MR]

GAO: conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (see S. 3179), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6069), H5093 [12JN]

Generalized System of Preferences: provide for suspension of eligibility for countries that fail to meet minimum standards for elimination of human trafficking (see S. 2308), S187 [16JA]

——— require countries to comply with certain labor standards to be eligible (see S. 2307), S187 [16JA]

Government regulations: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and repeal Federal regulations on switchblade knives which burden citizens (see S. 3264), S5360 [25JY]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 686), S6924 [13NO]

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: amend (see S. 3388), S5932 [23AU]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S1165 [15FE]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (see S. 3263), S5360 [25JY]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

——— strengthen refugee resettlement support programs (see H.R. 7401), H10609 [2JA]

Information technology: encourage edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include certain data protections in their policies (see H. Res. 1039), H7734 [31JY]

——— preempt State and local encryption laws to ensure a uniform, national policy for the interstate issue of encryption technology (see H.R. 6044), H4980 [7JN]

Intelligence services: prohibit any Federal agency from accessing information on a U.S. citizen without a warrant (see H.R. 6353), H6173 [12JY]

Internet: protect victims by providing for the expeditious removal of nonconsensual sexually intimate imagery and encourage responsible practices by online service providers (see H.R. 6917), H9089 [26SE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H18 [8JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S46 [4JA]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7724 [26JY]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S46 [4JA] (see H. Res. 675), H18 [8JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see S. 2365), S581 [30JA] (see S. 3243), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 4744), H82 [9JA]

——— impose sanctions on individuals responsible for or complicit in human rights abuses against U.S. citizens or legal permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 5330), H1698 [19MR]

——— support continued protests, human rights, and desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 979), H5980 [29JN]

Iraq: support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions (see H. Res. 1117), H9419 [5OC]

IRS: develop comprehensive customer service strategy (see H.R. 5375), H1754 [21MR]

——— ensure that contractors to whom return information is disclosed comply with confidentiality safeguards (see H.R. 5376), H1754 [21MR]

——— establish a nationwide program to provide personal identification numbers to taxpayers to help prevent tax-related identity theft (see S. 3186), S4843 [9JY]

——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H737 [2FE]

——— provide for a single point of contact for taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft (see H.R. 5439), H3063 [9AP]

——— report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (see H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]

Judicial Conference of the U.S.: provide electronic public access to exhibits in Federal cases (see H.R. 6761), H8107 [10SE]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see S. Res. 481), S2391 [24AP]

——— call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1373 [5MR]

——— condemn President Trump’s statement calling Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un an ‘‘honorable man’’ and ensure diplomatic negotiations include U.S. values and concern for human rights (see H. Res. 866), H3746 [1MY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations and payment of dues or fees to such organizations for nonrepresentational activity (see H.R. 6544), H7720 [26JY]

Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6617), H7723 [26JY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Medicare: establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (see H.R. 6690), H7776 [28AU]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3084), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]

Memorial Day: recognize denial of full voting rights in Congress for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia (see H. Res. 917), H4732 [25MY]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

Native Americans: extend jurisdiction of tribal courts to cover crimes involving sexual violence (see S. 3216), S4965 [16JY]

——— protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 3543), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7127), H9525 [14NO]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see S. Res. 716), S7357 [6DE] (see H. Res. 1170), H9767 [6DE]

NLRB: clarify rights of not-for-profit religious employers (see H.R. 7159), H9568 [16NO]

——— establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2810), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5728), H3884 [9MY]

——— permit employers to unilaterally cease to deduct from employees’ paychecks dues owed to a labor organization when the agreement establishing such a deduction expires and allow employees to cancel such deductions (see H.R. 6412), H6463 [17JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. 3658), S7132 [27NO]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: certify U.S. trade agreements include strong and enforceable provisions on labor and environmental standards (see H.R. 7064), H9435 [16OC]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H3929 [10MY]

Patents: establish a robust patent system that restores and protects the right of inventors to own and enforce private property rights in inventions and discoveries (see H.R. 6264), H5974 [28JN]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H1266 [26FE]

Privacy: encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 523), S2924 [24MY]

——— give option to delete personal information collected by Internet operators resulting from Internet activity prior to age 13 (see S. 2965), S2924 [24MY]

——— prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach (see H.R. 5165), H1372 [5MR]

——— prohibit requests for disclosure of a Social Security account number in commercial transactions (see H.R. 7239), H9819 [10DE]

——— require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice in the case of a breach of security involving such information (see H.R. 5388), H2040 [22MR]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE]

Real estate: establish uniform and more efficient Federal process to protect private property rights (see H.R. 7178), H9667 [27NO]

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Religion: protect rights of free speech and free exercise, reject labeling of groups as hate groups based on religion or political views, and prevent discrimination and crime based on such labeling (see H. Res. 903), H4209 [17MY]

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]

——— prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9442 [23OC]

——— prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see S. 3590), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7070), H9435 [16OC]

SEC: prohibit consolidated audit trail from accepting personally identifying information (see H.R. 4785), H172 [12JA]

Social Security: expand permissive exclusion from Federal health programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities and provide penalties for illegal distribution of beneficiary identity information (see H.R. 5757), H3929 [10MY]

——— modernize account numbers (see H.R. 7143), H9567 [16NO]

SSA: provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (see H.R. 5192), H1475 [7MR]

——— provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (H.R. 5192), consideration (see H. Res. 830), H3342 [16AP]

Taxation: modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2988), S2991 [5JN]

Turkey: grant Ecumenical Patriarchate international recognition, ecclesiastic succession, and the right to train clergy and elect Holy Synod members from any nationality and call for respect of religious and human rights (see H. Res. 732), H974 [7FE]

Venckiene, Neringa: exclude from extradition treaty with Lithuania (see H.R. 6218), H5648 [25JN] (see H.R. 6257), H5816 [27JN]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (see S. Res. 414), S1243 [27FE]

——— condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H6588 [19JY]

——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status and strengthen internal migration systems in surrounding countries (see S. 3759), S7586 [13DE]

Victims of Communism Month: observance (see S. Res. 587), S5130 [23JY]

Vietnam: recognize contributions of Montagnards who fought with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnamese Conflict and condemn suppression of human rights and civil liberties (see H. Res. 797), H2041 [22MR]

Voting: call on Congress to enact a new Voting Rights Act preclearance formula and condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions (see H. Res. 751), H1266 [26FE]

——— clarify that a State may not use inactivity of voters as the basis for cancelling the registration of such voters in the State on grounds that they have changed residence (see S. 3090), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6122), H5224 [15JN]

——— constitutional amendment to extend the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older (see H.J. Res. 138), H7742 [3AU]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protection for union employees (see H.R. 6922), H9089 [26SE]

Women: oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S2924 [24MY]

——— recognize centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, designate Salt Lake City, UT, as western center of commemoration, and commend Better Days 2020 (see H. Res. 1105), H9406 [28SE]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 501), S2517 [7MY] (see H. Res. 875), H3782 [7MY]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Cost Estimates

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act (H.R. 4569): CBO, E591 [7MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Biometric Identity Management establishment (H.R. 5206): CBO, E961 [3JY]

Essays

State of the Union: Marjorie (Maggie) Parker, S575 [30JA]

Factsheets

Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31, H665 [29JA]

Letters

Cambodia Democracy Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7670 [25JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7670 [25JY]

Clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act: Anthony M. Perrone, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, H119 [10JA]

——— Corinne Vargha, International Labour Organization, H117 [10JA]

——— D. Taylor, Unite Here (organization), H120 [10JA]

——— James P. Hoffa, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, H116 [10JA]

——— James T. Callahan, International Union of Operating Engineers, H119 [10JA]

——— Josh Nassar, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), H119 [10JA]

——— Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers (organization), H120 [10JA]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H117 [10JA]

——— Shane Larson, Communications Workers of America (organization), H121 [10JA]

——— Transport Workers Union of America, H122 [10JA]

——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H123 [10JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program establishment: several civil liberties and immigration law organizations, H7788 [4SE]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8119 [12SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8120 [12SE]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Marc Mauer, Sentencing Project (organization), H4317 [22MY]

——— several organizations, H4316 [22MY]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— several Representatives, H3468 [24AP]

Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Partnerhship To Amend 42 CFR Part 2 (organization), H5332 [20JN]

——— several organizations, H5331 [20JN]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5588 [25JN]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5588 [25JN]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Senior$afe Act: Jaye L. Martin, Legal Services for the Elderly (organization), S1712 [14MR]

——— Mike Rothman, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1712 [14MR]

Social Security Child Protection Act: Dan Weber, Association of Mature American Citizens, H3377 [17AP]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3377 [17AP]

Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia: Adotei Akwei, Amnesty International (organization), H3074 [10AP]

——— several human rights and diaspora organizations, H3073 [10AP]

Lists

Reasons to thank labor union movement, H666 [29JA]

20 programs that have Hyde protections, prohibiting taxpayer funded abortions, in consolidated appropriations legislation, S1912 [22MR]

Lyrics

‘‘Blowin’ in the Wind,’’ Bob Dylan (excerpt), H5278 [19JN]

Motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S498 [24JA], S527 [29JA]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5333 [20JN]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Poems

‘‘It’s Time,’’ Zhu Yufu, H544 [18JA]

Proclamations

Declaration of Mothers—A Proclamation and a Pledge for the Preservation of Liberty and Virtue: HomeMakers for America (organization), E123 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H774–H780 [5FE], H1434–H1437 [6MR], H1536–H1540 [13MR], H1719 [20MR], H3732–H3738 [27AP], H3826–H3832 [8MY], H4273 [21MY]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 4660), H576 [19JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, H576 [19JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 36), H464–H466, H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA], H572, H575 [19JA]

African Americans: tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, H1688–H1694 [19MR], E356 [21MR]

American Jewish Congress: anniversary, E1083 [26JY]

Armenia: independence anniversary, E1282 [24SE]

Assyrian genocide: anniversary, E1127 [7AU]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, H4235 [18MY], H5005 [8JN], E705 [22MY], E731 [24MY], E741 [25MY], E756 [1JN], E762, E774 [5JN], E807 [8JN], E870 [20JN]

Baltic States: independence anniversary, H1200 [15FE]

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (H.R. 4906), E119 [30JA]

Business and industry: tribute to companies for decision to change policies relative to minimum age requirements to purchase firearms, H1355 [5MR]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), H7668–H7670 [25JY], E1102 [27JY]

China: address growing threat of digital authoritarianism to freedom of speech, E541 [26AP]

——— anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, E773 [5JN]

——— call for release of political prisoners, H544 [18JA], H3562 [25AP]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, E1329 [28SE], E1457 [26OC]

——— express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting, E875 [20JN]

——— imposition of Communist control over Larung Gar Monastery in Tibet, E117 [30JA]

——— tribute to Tuidang Movement, E613 [9MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1869), E428 [10AP]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]

Constitution—U.S.: uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms, H2037–H2039 [22MR]

Courts: provide victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis, H3463 [24AP]

Cuba: political reform, H3399 [18AP]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 860), H3710 [27AP]

Dept. of HHS: develop and disseminate model training programs for substance use disorder treatment records and study patient experiences in substance use treatment programs to assess appropriate levels of privacy protections, H5334, H5335 [20JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5325–H5335 [20JN], E876 [20JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294–H5304 [20JN], E901 [22JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5334, H5335 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: amend the Real ID Act to permit Freely Associated States to meet identification requirements (H.R. 3398), H9081, H9082 [26SE], E1252 [13SE]

——— establish Office of Biometric Identity Management (H.R. 5206), H5632, H5633 [25JN]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (H.R. 3923), E1080 [26JY]

——— require counterterrorism information sharing coordination (H.R. 4569), H48 [9JA], E46 [16JA]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (H.R. 4403), H3359–H3364 [17AP]

——— submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures (H.R. 3202), H43–H46 [9JA], H1663 [19MR], H7795 [4SE], H8880 [25SE], E44 [16JA]

Dept. of HUD: support affordable and public housing programs, H3986 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish procedures for expedited review of the case of any person who unlawfully solicits personal information to commit identity theft, while purporting to be acting on behalf of the IRS (H.R. 2905), H3356–H3359 [17AP]

——— prohibit use of restraints on prisoners during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, H4313 [22MY]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4302–H4319 [22MY], H7929 [7SE]

Dept. of State: monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (H.R. 1911), H8150–H8153 [12SE], E697 [21MY], E1253, E1257 [13SE]

——— report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3460–H3464 [24AP], E535 [25AP]

——— support U.S. international cyber diplomacy by establishing an Ambassador to lead cyber diplomacy efforts, rejecting Internet censorship, and including Internet freedoms in human rights reports (H.R. 3776), H435–H439 [17JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: issue identity protection personal identification numbers (H.R. 5437), H3369 [17AP]

District of Columbia: anniversary of violence against peaceful protesters outside Turkish Ambassador’s residence, H4234 [18MY]

——— condemn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in predominantly Latino neighborhoods resulting in detention of residents without an arrest warrant or probable cause, H7681 [25JY]

——— restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 162), H1381 [6MR]

Economy: impact of government policies on unequal distribution of wealth and income, H767–H774 [5FE], E144 [6FE], E151 [7FE]

El Salvador: adjust immigration status of Salvadoran nationals who were granted or are eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 4956), E145 [6FE]

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance, H3104 [11AP]

Ethiopia: political reform, H7094 [24JY]

——— support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3069–H3075, H3078 [10AP], H9396 [28SE], E279 [8MR], E1246 [13SE]

FAA: establish prohibitions to prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons in the national airspace system, H3661 [26AP], E568 [27AP]

FBI: require court orders based on probable cause before allowing FBI access to searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H158 [11JA]

Federal agencies and departments: require agencies to accept electronic release forms (H.R. 3076), H6209–H6211 [16JY]

——— submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (H.R. 6359), H6244 [16JY]

Federal employees: clarify certain due process rights of employees serving in sensitive positions (H.R. 5355), E346 [20MR]

——— provide a criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of certain individually identifiable information by employees or officers of a Federal department or agency (H.R. 4294), H5587–H5589 [25JN]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (H.R. 6238), H5823 [28JN]

Firearms: call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation, H5365 [21JN], H5966 [28JN]

——— impact of requiring a universal criminal and mental health background check for every firearm sale on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, H1497 [8MR]

——— prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel, H1256 [26FE], H1274 [27FE]

——— prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (H.R. 5088), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, H1252–H1255 [26FE], H1498 [8MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (H.R. 5087), H1280, H1319 [27FE]

Freedom of the press: importance, H7878 [6SE]

GAO: conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking, H6310, H6311 [17JY]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (H.R. 6069), H5589, H5590 [25JN]

Georgia (country): independence anniversary, E798 [7JN]

Hate groups: condemn violence in Charlottesville, VA, and urge the President to denounce and disavow support from such groups, E126 [2FE]

Hensarling, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10096–H10098 [11DE]

Hollywood, FL: tribute to Diversity Honors gala honorees, E564 [27AP]

Immigration: comparison of treatment of children separated from their parents who were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally with other children who are separated from their parents, H5499 [21JN]

——— reform, H163 [11JA], H632 [29JA], H906, H971 [7FE], H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5583–H5585 [25JN], H5820 [28JN], H7716–H7719 [26JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

In Our Backyard (organization): tribute to Convenience Stores Against Trafficking program, E809 [8JN]

Information technology: allegations of bias on certain online platforms, H4592 [23MY]

——— allegations of media bias by certain online platforms relative to conservative views, E1712 [20DE]

Intelligence services: allow re-review of security clearance to be triggered by a holder’s association with entities that advocate or use force to discriminatorily prevent exercise of constitutional rights, H6132, H6145–H6147 [12JY]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H78 [9JA], H101, H103–H112 [10JA], H136, H137–H160 [11JA], E73, E80 [19JA]

International Day of the Girl Child: observance, E1385 [9OC], E1404 [12OC]

Iran: call for release of all U.S. citizens arrested and detained, H1134 [14FE]

——— condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H65 [9JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (H. Res. 676), H51–H57, H59, H66–H72 [9JA], H129 [10JA], H3466 [24AP], E28 [10JA], E39 [12JA], E52 [17JA], E78 [19JA]

——— condemn oppression of antigovernment demonstrators and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, H7 [8JA], H979 [8FE], E163 [8FE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 274), H8250 [13SE], H10138–H10140 [12DE], E1687 [19DE]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (H.R. 4744), H54, H55 [9JA], H3464–H3470 [24AP]

——— support continued protests, human rights, and desire for a democratic republic, H10191 [13DE]

IRS: issue guidance to more clearly define political activity for 501(c)(4) organizations, H6533, H6534 [18JY]

——— provide for a single point of contact for taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft (H.R. 5439), H3370 [17AP]

Israel: independence anniversary, E504 [18AP]

Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: anniversary, E809 [8JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination, H1468 [7MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: human rights violations, H6272 [17JY]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions, E1085–E1087 [26JY]

——— importance, H661–H671 [29JA], H4682–H4688 [23MY], H7814 [4SE], E124, E126, E130 [2FE]

——— tribute to New York labor union members, H767 [5FE]

Law enforcement officers: tribute to border patrol and immigration enforcement agents, H5584 [25JN]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E182 [14FE], E841 [14JN]

Medicare: establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (H.R. 6690), H8118–H8120 [12SE]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, H9044 [26SE]

Mexico: independence anniversary, E1134 [7AU], E1224, E1225 [7SE]

Middle East: religious persecution of Christians, H9815 [10DE]

National security: clarify and improve procedures and accountability for authorizing acquisitions and sharing of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching collections of communications (H.R. 3989), H109 [10JA]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, H96–H103, H114–H125 [10JA]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), Senate amendment, H5787 [27JN]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (H.R. 5765), E628 [10MY]

Pakistan: call for release of Asia Bibi and protection of her and her family and urge legal reforms relative to blasphemy and tolerance of religious minorities, E1531 [16NO]

Patents: establish a robust patent system that restores and protects the right of inventors to own and enforce private property rights in inventions and discoveries (H.R. 6264), H7148–H7150 [24JY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Central High School Power of Student Voices program, E365 [23MR]

Philippines: independence anniversary, H5077 [12JN], E826 [12JN]

Pipelines: prohibit use of eminent domain to construct natural gas pipelines in order to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas, H7890, H7898 [6SE]

Poland: independence anniversary, H1378 [6MR]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H101, H106, H108 [10JA], H136, H143–H158 [11JA], H6045 [11JY], E73, E80 [19JA]

——— codify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H9738 [29NO]

——— reaffirm constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures and condemn overuse of administrative subpeonas, E1451 [26OC]

——— update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs, H4593 [23MY]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 1689), H6610–H6616 [23JY]

Religion: global persecution of Christians, H2039 [22MR]

——— persecution of Jews in the Middle East, E1588 [30NO]

Religious Freedom Day: observance, H177 [16JA]

Russia: historical assessment of efforts to undermine democracy, H2032–H2037 [22MR]

——— human rights violations, H1376 [6MR]

Rwanda: call for release of political prisoners, H9746 [30NO]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance, H9519 [14NO]

Senior citizens: provide equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older individuals (H.R. 4222), H6469 [18JY]

——— provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples, H648–H650 [29JA], H4347 [22MY]

Sri Lanka: address human rights concerns, provide accountability for war crimes, and call for inclusion of religious and ethnic groups, E887 [21JN]

SSA: provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (H.R. 5192), H3223 [13AP], H3377–H3381 [17AP]

——— provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (H.R. 5192), consideration (H. Res. 830), H3353–H3356 [17AP]

——— reissue Social Security numbers to children in cases in which the confidentiality of the number has been compromised (H.R. 1512), H3375–H3377 [17AP]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H462–H469 [17JA], H480, H482, H491, H492, H493 [18JA], H561, H564, H572, H574–H581 [19JA], E72 [19JA]

——— decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership, H1497 [8MR]

——— decision in Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute relative to cancelling registration of inactive voters and who then fail to respond to mailed notices, H5186 [14JN]

——— decision on partial birth abortion ban, H576 [19JA]

——— hearing of arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, H1588–H1595 [14MR]

——— hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H661–H671 [29JA], H767 [5FE], H1272, H1273 [27FE], H4586, H4682–H4688 [23MY], E124, E126, E130 [2FE]

Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act: implementation, E237 [27FE]

Syria: condemn passage of law that could allow government to seize property of displaced Syrians, H6476 [18JY]

Tennessee: passage of law allowing juveniles charged with a crime to be sent to adult penitentiaries before sentencing, H4235 [18MY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to family values, H5635–H5642 [25JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to freedom of the press, H9552 [16NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to inalienable rights, H6049 [11JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to professional athletes who kneel in protest during playing of the National Anthem, H4856 [7JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to religious freedom, H9537 [15NO]

United Kingdom: urge release of Stephen C. Yaxley-Lennon, E821 [12JN]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, H163 [11JA]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H10035 [11DE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 12), H6480 [18JY], H9048 [26SE]

——— protect the right to vote, H6266 [17JY], E1082 [26JY], E1125 [7AU]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (H.R. 6612), E1091 [26JY]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, E1125 [7AU]

Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, H564 [19JA]

World War II: anniversary of Executive order ordering internment of Japanese Americans, H1201 [15FE]

Zimbabwe: political reform, E249 [1MR]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 510), S574 [30JA], S4487, S4488, S4494 [27JN]

——— pro choice versus right to life, S270–S275 [18JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, S1905–S1908, S1910–S1913, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S212 [16JA], S214 [17JA], S271–S275, S279 [18JA], S324, S344 [19JA], S442 [22JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S527–S531, S532–S543, S546–S548 [29JA], S574 [30JA]

Afghanistan: persecution of religious minorities, S5575 [1AU]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, S2964 [4JN]

Baltic States: independence anniversary, S1449 [7MR]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Bangladesh: anniversary of Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, S2382 [24AP]

——— call for improvement of labor rights and worker safety, S2382 [24AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: call for democratic reforms, inclusion of all ethnic groups in the political process, and sanctions against corrupt officials, S6124 [12SE]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (S. Res. 376), S489–S492 [24JA], S2304 [19AP], S5884 [23AU]

——— release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5884, S5911 [23AU]

Cameroon: address escalating violence in Anglophone regions, advance democratic solution to political crisis, facilitate access by humanitarian organizations, and condemn human rights abuses, S7233–S7235 [29NO]

Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]

China: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, S6713 [9OC]

——— laws governing number of children permitted in families, S442 [22JA]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 819), S2029 [10AP]

Credit: require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (S. 2362), S582 [30JA]

Crime: reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

Cuba: political reform, S2338 [23AP]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens and lawful resident aliens, S3281 [7JN], S3739, S3740, S3750–S3752 [12JN], S3881, S3896 [13JN], S3940 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records, S6472 [3OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: amend the Real ID Act to permit Freely Associated States to meet identification requirements (H.R. 3398), S7332, S7333 [6DE]

——— grant lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specific eligibility requirements (S. 2144), S282 [18JA], S902 [13FE], S6808 [11OC]

——— place restrictions on searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (S. 2462), S1249 [27FE]

——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (S. 3567), S6782–S6784 [11OC]

Dept. of Justice: provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), S7505 [12DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (S. 2795), S2535 [8MY], S2580 [9MY]

Dept. of State: International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala funding, S2963 [4JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (S. 2386), S653 [6FE]

Díaz-Canel, Miguel: selection as President by Cuba’s National Assembly, S2338 [23AP]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): suitability to be circuit judge relative to views on sexual orientation or gender identity, S2336 [23AP], S2362, S2363, S2366–S2371 [24AP]

Equal Pay Day: observance, S2029 [10AP]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), S2284–S2287 [18AP]

Facebook, Inc.: concerns over online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S3013 [6JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

Financial institutions: implementation of corporate policies that restrict banking services to clients who conduct certain firearm-related business, S2985 [5JN]

Firearms: prohibit purchase of an assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age (S. 2470), S1289 [28FE]

——— raise the age of legal purchase from 18 to 21 years of age, S1574 [8MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, S1575 [8MR], S7031 [15NO]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (S. 2095), S1296 [1MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 46), S3941 [14JN]

Florida: Federal district court decision overturning law banning use of college campus locations as early voting sites, S5709 [20AU]

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, and condemn attacks on a free press, S6762 [10OC]

——— affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution (S. Res. 607), S5681 [16AU], S5909 [23AU]

——— condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (S. Res. 601), S5554 [1AU]

——— importance, S215–S218 [17JA], S5412–S5414 [26JY], S5609 [15AU], S5815 [22AU], S5949 [27AU], S6024 [4SE], S6410 [1OC]

FTC: require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information, S1573 [8MR]

——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (S. 2640), S2042 [10AP]

Government regulations: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions (S. 1092), S7448 [11DE]

Haspel, Gina: suitability to be CIA Director relative to role in CIA detention and interrogation program, S2718–S2721 [16MY], S2753–S2759 [17MY]

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: amend (S. 3388), S5999 [28AU]

Human rights: express concern over use of the expression ‘‘fake news’’ by foreign leaders relative to human rights abuses in their countries, S6790 [11OC], S7218 [29NO]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (S. 3263), unanimous-consent request, S5329 [25JY]

——— reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S3976–S3978 [18JN], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467, S4501 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S7027–S7029 [15NO], S7205–S7207 [29NO]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

Intelligence services: improve authorization of certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, extend authorities on searching certain communications, and ensure ability to share certain foreign intelligence (S. 2158), S225 [17JA]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S173–S180 [16JA], S213, S224–S227, S235–S242 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA], S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S126 [10JA]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S2, S16 [3JA], S35, S42 [4JA], S59 [8JA]

IRS: establish a nationwide program to provide personal identification numbers to taxpayers to help prevent tax-related identity theft (S. 3186), S4844 [9JY]

——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns, S6131, S6132 [12SE]

Kosovo: recognize independence anniversary, support European Union accession aspirations, encourage commitment to democracy, and urge support for work of war crimes court, S1312 [1MR]

Labor unions: importance, S6024 [4SE]

Latvia: independence anniversary, S7036 [15NO]

Law enforcement: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents under authorizations for use of military force without charge or trial, S3881, S3887 [13JN]

Lloyd, Scott: call for removal as Dept. of HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement Director relative to actions and policies on women’s reproductive health, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, S3926 [13JN]

National Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA], S697 [7FE]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA], S697 [7FE]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S927 [13FE], S2131–S2138 [16AP], S2192 [17AP], S2315 [19AP]

News media: tribute, S2752 [17MY]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), S2396 [24AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (S. 3658), S7134 [27NO]

Oswaldo Payá Way, Washington, DC: designate (S. 539), S5094 [19JY]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba, S5094 [19JY]

——— commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (S. Res. 224), S2078 [11AP]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, S175–S180 [16JA], S224–S227, S235–S242 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA], S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (S. Res. 613), S5834 [22AU]

——— prohibit military assistance, S7119 [27NO], S7501 [12DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S82 [9JA], S114–S116 [10JA]

Senior citizens: provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples (S. 223), S1711 [14MR]

Sessions, Attorney General: assessment of tenure, S668–S670 [7FE]

SSA: disapprove rule on implementation of legislation improving the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by including certain recipients of disability benefits (H.J. Res. 40), S1225 [27FE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, S274 [18JA], S322 [19JA], S442 [22JA]

——— decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership, S1747 [15MR]

——— decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, S4466 [27JN]

——— decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, S4466, S4485 [27JN]

——— decision in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, S2857 [23MY], S7309 [5DE]

——— decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt relative to Texas law restricting access to abortion services, S4485–S4488, S4493 [27JN]

——— hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, S1262–S1264 [28FE]

——— impact of Roe v. Wade decision, S4486 [27JN], S5324–S5326 [25JY]

Tanzania: condemn harassment of opposing political figures, support freedoms of speech and assembly, and reinstate refugee program, S4365–S4367 [25JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to freedom of the press, S215–S218 [17JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: require continued reporting on anti-Semitic incidents, safety and security of Jewish communities, and U.S. partnerships to combat anti-Semitism in Europe (H.R. 672), S8041 [22DE]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (S. Res. 414), S2590 [9MY]

——— condemn recent election results, call for release of political prisoner, and express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2897 [24MY]

——— express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2050–S2052 [11AP], S2293 [19AP], S2339 [23AP]

Voting: protect the right to vote, S2857 [23MY], S7308–S7310 [5DE], S7502 [12DE]

Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, S2868 [23MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 5), S1539, S1540 [8MR], S2055 [11AP]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S6118 [12SE], S7194 [28NO]

World War II: propriety of Executive order ordering internment of Japanese Americans, S5562 [1AU]

Zuckerberg, Mark: congressional testimony relative to online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S2025 [10AP]

Reports filed

American Customer Information Protection Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 115–663), H3781 [7MY]

Call for Dismantling of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Labor Camps, Investigate Crimes Against Humanity, End Human Rights Abuses, and Monitor Prisoner Rehabilitation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 481), S6413 [1OC]

Commemorate Anniversary of Death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas and Call for Investigation, Honor Commitment to Democratic Values, and End Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 224), S1875 [21MR]

Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5192, Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 830) (H. Rept. 115–640), H3342 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of S. 139, Foreign Intelligence Collection and Safeguards, Accountability, and Acquisition Oversight Improvements and Extension of Communications Search Authority: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 682) (H. Rept. 115–504), H82 [9JA]

Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6743) (H. Rept. 115–1097), H10586 [21DE]

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 115–491), H81 [9JA]

Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents (CASES) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3076) (H. Rept. 115–826), H6262 [16JY]

Cyber Diplomacy Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3776) (H. Rept. 115–483), H1 [3JA]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3776), S4731 [28JN]

Dept. of Commerce Transmittal of Documents and Dept. of Justice Letter on Decision To Include a Question on Citizenship in the Decennial Census: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 877) (H. Rept. 115–705), H4728 [24MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Biometric Identity Management Establishment: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5206) (S. Rept. 115–413), S7274 [4DE]

Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6069) (H. Rept. 115–781), H5647 [25JN]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6690) (H. Rept. 115–936), H8106 [10SE]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 115–699), H4582 [22MY]

Interstate Transport Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1092) (S. Rept. 115–327), S5954 [27AU]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 4744) (H. Rept. 115–642), H3440 [18AP]

Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4403) (H. Rept. 115–639), H3342 [16AP]

Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5795) (H. Rept. 115–724), H5091 [12JN]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4294) (H. Rept. 115–678), H3975 [15MY]

Private Property Rights Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 115–859), H6648 [23JY]

Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5192) (H. Rept. 115–636), H3314 [13AP]

REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3398) (H. Rept. 115–945), H8169 [12SE]

Recognize Independence Anniversary, Commend Reforms, Economic Growth, and NATO Partnership, and Support Commitment to Transatlantic Security and Military Capabilities of Baltic States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 432), S1840 [20MR]

Social Security Child Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1512) (H. Rept. 115–635), H3314 [13AP]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

World Press Freedom Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 501), S5455 [30JY]

Statements

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) Report on CIA Detention and Interrogation Program: John McCain (2014), S5983 [28AU]

Declaration for the Sake of the Christian Faith: Several Chinese Christian Pastors, E1457–E1459 [26OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 98, correct enrollment of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H162 [11JA]

H. Res. 128, support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3069 [10AP]

H. Res. 274, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H10138 [12DE]

H. Res. 676, condemn Iranian human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H51 [9JA]

H. Res. 682, consideration of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H103 [10JA]

H. Res. 830, consideration of H.R. 5192, Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act, H3353 [17AP]

H. Res. 949, consideration of H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H5294 [20JN]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H.R. 1512, Social Security Child Protection Act, H3375 [17AP]

H.R. 1689, Private Property Rights Protection Act, H6610–H6612 [23JY]

H.R. 1911, Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act, H8150 [12SE]

H.R. 2905, Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act, H3356 [17AP]

H.R. 3076, Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents (CASES) Act, H6209 [16JY]

H.R. 3202, Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act, H43 [9JA]

H.R. 3398, REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act, H9081 [26SE]

H.R. 3776, Cyber Diplomacy Act, H435–H437 [17JA]

H.R. 4294, Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act, H5588 [25JN]

H.R. 4403, Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act, H3359 [17AP]

H.R. 4569, Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act, H48 [9JA]

H.R. 4744, Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, H3464–H3466 [24AP]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 5192, Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act, H3377 [17AP]

H.R. 5206, Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Biometric Identity Management establishment, H5632 [25JN]

H.R. 5437, issue Dept. of the Treasury identity protection personal identification numbers, H3369 [17AP]

H.R. 5439, provide for a single point of contact at IRS for taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft, H3370 [17AP]

H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, H4302–H4310 [22MY]

H.R. 5754, Cambodia Democracy Act, H7668 [25JY]

H.R. 6069, Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act, H5589 [25JN]

H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H5325 [20JN]

H.R. 6690, Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act, H8118 [12SE]

S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H137–H142 [11JA]

S. 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act, H3460 [24AP]

S. 1092, Interstate Transport Act, S7448 [11DE]

S. 2724, Solitary Confinement Reform Act, S2324 [19AP]

S. 2795, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, S2518–S2527 [7MY]

S. 2965, Clean Slate for Kids Online Act, S2935 [24MY]

S. 3263, Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act, S5363–S5366 [25JY]

S. Con. Res. 32, affirm importance of freedom of religion as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, S188 [16JA]

S. Con. Res. 59, recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens, S7387 [10DE]

S. Res. 367, condemn Iranian terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S47 [4JA]

S. Res. 368, condemn Iranian human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S47 [4JA]

S. Res. 376, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists in Burma, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts, S468 [23JA]

S. Res. 385, National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month and National Freedom Day, S552 [29JA]

S. Res. 387, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, S584 [30JA]

S. Res. 388, recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees, S585 [30JA]

S. Res. 407, recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance, S1166 [15FE]

S. Res. 414, call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials in Venezuela, S1251 [27FE]

S. Res. 432, recognize Baltic States independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities, S2017 [9AP]

S. Res. 432, recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities of Baltic States, S1634 [12MR]

S. Res. 450, reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and support political reform, human rights, and holding of free, fair, and credible elections in Egypt, S1955 [22MR]

S. Res. 481, call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, S2393 [24AP]

S. Res. 501, World Press Freedom Day, S2527 [7MY]

S. Res. 523, encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens, S2937 [24MY]

S. Res. 526, oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients, S2938 [24MY]

S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]

S. Res. 587, Victims of Communism Month, S5132 [23JY]

S. Res. 601, condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal, S5586 [1AU]

S. Res. 605, World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month, S5587 [1AU]

S. Res. 607, affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution, S5695 [16AU]

S. Res. 613, call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia, S5834 [22AU]

S. Res. 616, condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy in Kenya, S5934 [23AU]

S. Res. 647, call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws, S6307 [25SE]

S. Res. 667, condemn violence against religious minorities in China and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, S6543 [4OC]

S. Res. 686, tribute to Lodi G. Gyari, S6928 [13NO]

S. Res. 691, reaffirm importance of freedom of the press, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi, S7056 [15NO]

S. Res. 716, promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process in Nigeria, S7359 [6DE]

S. Res. 733, condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained in Cameroon, S7930 [19DE]

Tributes

King, Martin Luther, Jr., H9–H16 [8JA]

CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD

Reports filed

Nomination of Adam I. Klein To Be Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Chairman and Member: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

CIVIL RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Commission on Civil Rights; Discrimination; Human Rights; Racial Relations

Addresses

Bar Mitzvah: Luke Cohen, E946 [28JN]

Honoring Black Europeans—African Descent Week: Representative Hastings, E783 [6JN]

I Have a Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr. (excerpt), H13 [8JA]

Jews in the Civil Rights Movement: Juliet Franklin, E948 [28JN]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Assassination: Robert F. Kennedy (1968), E79 [19JA]

Robert F. Kennedy’s Speech—Indianapolis, April 4, 1968: Robert F. Kennedy, S1904 [22MR], H1676 [19MR]

Amendments

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193, H1194, H1195, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Crime: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S7722, S7727, S7731 [17DE]

——— increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), S6032 [4SE]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7935 [19DE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (S. Res. 426), S2280 [18AP]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 4851), S1892, S1956 [22MR], H2037 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 2326), S348 [19JA]

Abzug, Bella S.: tribute (see H. Res. 807), H3046 [23MR]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Architectural Barriers Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1041), H7747 [7AU]

Ashe, Arthur: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1054), H7920 [6SE]

Aviation: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

Barbara Rose Johns Post Office, Farmville, VA: designate (see H.R. 6556), H7721 [26JY]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP] (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of Prisons: improve treatment of Federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents (see H.R. 5575), H3441 [18AP]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 3287), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 5655), H3741 [27AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (see H. Con. Res. 102), H783 [5FE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR] (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see S. Res. 689), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7686 [25JY]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

Crime: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see S. 3191), S4875 [10JY]

——— prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see S. 3188), S4875 [10JY] (see H.R. 6358), H6173 [12JY]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Dept. of Education: establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6765), H8107 [10SE]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6184), H5505 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: abolish Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights (see H.R. 5123), H1333 [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit expansion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities and improve oversight of such facilities (see S. 2849), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 5820), H3976 [15MY]

——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (see S. 3567), S6770 [10OC]

Dept. of HUD: protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income or veterans status (see S. 3612), S6924 [13NO]

——— restore fair housing mission (see H.R. 6220), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of Labor: report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H5974 [28JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior: designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (see S. 2895), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5613), H3574 [25AP]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]

Disabled: protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 5004), H1126 [13FE]

Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 2940), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5924), H4692 [23MY]

Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H8170 [12SE]

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H82 [9JA]

Employment: extend age discrimination protections to additional employees (see H.R. 6811), H8725 [13SE]

——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H974 [7FE]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2994), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (see H. Res. 925), H4849 [6JN]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 387), S581 [30JA]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S2835 [22MY]

FTC: prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6916), H9089 [26SE]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S1165 [15FE]

——— research relationship between human trafficking and skewed sex ratios in areas in which there is evidence of gender-based violence or neglect and end gendercide and related crimes (see H.R. 7008), H9406 [28SE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1578 [8MR]

Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office Building, Charlotte, NC: designate (see H.R. 5451), H3094 [10AP]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN] (see H. Res. 936), H5152 [13JN]

——— observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see S. 2332), S467 [23JA] (see H.R. 4851), H581 [19JA]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H1126 [13FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (see H. Res. 798), H2041 [22MR]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws, urge rejection and repeal of, and find alternatives for, such legislation, penalize racial profiling, and study ways to elevate the social status of Black males (see H. Res. 978), H5976 [28JN]

——— encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies by providing resources for accreditation, best practices, and training and collecting data on police-community encounters (see S. 3195), S4916 [11JY]

Law enforcement officers: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 7118), H9467 [6NO]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 646), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 1078), H8884 [25SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: establish Office of Disability Policy (see S. 3261), S5267 [24JY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

——— promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 7291), H10209 [13DE]

——— recognize accomplishments and economic contributions of LGBT entrepreneurs and small business owners (see H. Res. 969), H5749 [26JN]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Madikizela-Mandela, Winnie: tribute (see H. Res. 820), H3147 [11AP]

Mary Church Terrell Day: designate (see H. Res. 1126), H9431 [12OC]

Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (see S. 2889), S2793 [21MY] (see H.R. 4895), H677 [29JA]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see S. Res. 404), S907 [13FE] (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1334 [27FE]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 676), S6816 [11OC]

National Park Service: change U.S. Code references from U.S. Civil Rights Network to African American Civil Rights Network (see H.R. 7172), H9667 [27NO]

Native Americans: anniversary of Civil Rights Act provisions affording American Indians and Alaska Natives the right to vote (see S. Res. 631), S6223 [18SE]

——— protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 3543), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7127), H9525 [14NO]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2562), S1765 [15MR]

Pearl (vessel): honor historic abolitionist events and legacy of those involved in the largest slave escape in U.S. history (see H. Res. 1074), H8738 [20SE]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H3441 [18AP]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H3750 [3MY]

——— recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community (see S. Res. 555), S4281 [20JN]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Taxation: modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2988), S2991 [5JN]

Transportation Security Administration: improve screening of transgender persons at airport security checkpoints (see H.R. 6659), H7747 [7AU]

Voting: call on Congress to enact a new Voting Rights Act preclearance formula and condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions (see H. Res. 751), H1266 [26FE]

——— develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Walker, Wyatt T.: tribute (see H. Res. 742), H1217 [16FE]

Women: anniversary of first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, NY (see S. Res. 586), S5108 [19JY]

——— authorize Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs (see H.R. 7309), H10210 [13DE]

——— mint and issue quarter dollars in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 5308), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide protections against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace (see H.R. 5194), H1475 [7MR]

——— recognize centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, designate Salt Lake City, UT, as western center of commemoration, and commend Better Days 2020 (see H. Res. 1105), H9406 [28SE]

Court documents

Enrique Madrinan, Plaintiff, v. Harbour Shopping Center, Inc. and Luza Corp. d/b/a Donut Gallery Diner, Defendants, H1189 [15FE]

Essays

State of the Union: Marjorie (Maggie) Parker, S575 [30JA]

Letters

Condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations in Nicaragua: Scott Santarosa, H5158 [14JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program establishment: several civil liberties and immigration law organizations, H7788 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice civil rights investigation into harassment of Mia Irizarry in Cook County, IL, for wearing clothing depicting Puerto Rico flag: Representative Gutierrez, H6116 [12JY]

Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Beverly W. Hogan, Tougaloo College, H3950 [15MY]

——— Jeff Seabold, Jackson, MS, Historic Preservation Commission, H3950 [15MY]

——— Kenneth H. P’Pool, Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History, H3950 [15MY]

Lists

Court cases won by NAACP lawyers, E1438 [23OC]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Reasons to thank labor union movement, H666 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 4660), H576 [19JA]

Africa: assist democracy efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, E627 [10MY]

African Americans: anniversary of voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, AL, H1468 [7MR], E283 [8MR]

——— continuing struggle with law enforcement, H9098 [27SE]

——— tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, H1688–H1694 [19MR], E349 [20MR], E356 [21MR]

Americans With Disabilities Act: allow awarding of punitive damages in cases where business owners made no good faith effort to remove barriers to access to public accommodations, H1195 [15FE]

——— anniversary, H7709, H7710, H7711 [26JY]

——— clarify use of the term ‘substantial progress’ in remedying violations may only be used when delays to removing barriers to access are due to circumstances beyond the violator’s control, H1196 [15FE]

——— eliminate requirement that notice of violation include specific section of legislation alleged to have been violated, H1197, H1198 [15FE]

——— eliminate written notice and waiting period requirements for discrimination claims made due to barriers to access to public accommodations, H1194, H1195 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1147 [14FE], H1183–H1200, H1202 [15FE], E220 [26FE], E225 [27FE], E266 [6MR]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

Assyrian genocide: anniversary, E1127 [7AU]

Assyrian Martyr’s Day: observance, E1127 [7AU]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (H. Res. 818), H3159 [12AP]

Bremerton, WA: anniversary of NAACP Unit 1134, E703 [22MY]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5655), H4753, H4754 [5JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (H. Con. Res. 102), H815 [6FE]

China: impact of increasing influence in global affairs, H541–H547 [18JA]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (H.R. 40), H1496 [8MR]

Congressional Black Caucus: accomplishments, H14 [8JA]

——— tribute, E1747 [3JA]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

Constitutional amendments: anniversary of ratification of 14th Amendment relative to the rights of citizenship and equal protection of the law, E987 [10JY]

——— anniversary of ratification of 19th Amendment providing for women’s suffrage, H93 [10JA], H398 [16JA]

Crime: condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H489 [18JA], H9527 [15NO]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (H. Res. 257), H7200 [25JY]

——— declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), H10527–H10531 [21DE]

——— increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), H7925 [7SE]

Curtis, Bettie J. Broussard: West Orange-Stark Alumni Foundation, Inc., Blossoming Minds MLK Gala Legend Award recipient, E13 [9JA]

Dept. of Education: establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 6765), E1228 [10SE]

——— issue financial penalities to schools that fail to comply with Title IX protections, H6583 [19JY]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (H.R. 3828), H5162 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: formation of Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights, H559 [19JA]

——— tribute to proposed rule by Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights to protect health care professionals from being coerced into performing procedures that violate their beliefs, H1171 [14FE]

Dept. of Justice: call for an investgation into the shooting death of Stephon A. Clark, E400 [5AP]

——— call for civil rights investigation into harassment of Mia Irizarry in Cook County, IL, for wearing clothing depicting Puerto Rico flag, H6115 [12JY]

——— decision to reopen investigation into murder of Emmett Till, H6193 [13JY]

——— ensure Americans With Disabilities Act compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]

Dept. of the Interior: designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (H.R. 5613), H6630, H6631 [23JY]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5005), H4752, H4753 [5JN]

Dept. of Transportation: review and revise air travel regulations to improve assistance for individuals with disabilities, H3656 [26AP]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, H9698 [29NO]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 2282), H5348 [20JN], H5820 [28JN], E781 [6JN]

District of Columbia: tribute to DC Black Pride festival, E693 [21MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), H5998–H6000 [10JY]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 4745), H65 [9JA], H6438 [17JY], H9701 [29NO]

Employment: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1869), E428 [10AP]

——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (H.R. 4972), E153 [7FE]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance, H3104 [11AP]

Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (H. Res. 925), E782 [6JN]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, H3130 [11AP], H3205–H3207 [12AP], E783 [6JN], E1594 [3DE]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 817), H3205 [12AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (H.R. 2640), H9698 [29NO]

Financial institutions: preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, H4342 [22MY]

Freedom of speech: importance, H1131 [14FE]

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc., Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees and officers, E7 [8JA]

Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC: anniversary, E435 [11AP]

Hollywood, FL: tribute to Diversity Honors gala honorees, E564 [27AP]

Indian Business Association: tribute, E1019 [17JY]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (H. Con. Res. 63), H4789, H4790 [6JN]

Intelligence services: allow re-review of security clearance to be triggered by a holder’s association with entities that advocate or use force to discriminatorily prevent exercise of constitutional rights, H6132, H6145–H6147 [12JY]

Iran: condemn attempted attack on the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MeK) Rally in France, E997 [11JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H5274 [19JN], E867 [19JN]

——— observance (H. Res. 948), H5274 [19JN]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 4851), H1675–H1677 [19MR], E79 [19JA]

——— establish (H.R. 4851), Senate amendment, H2037 [22MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination, H1468 [7MR], H2030 [22MR], H3134 [11AP], E366 [23MR]

——— anniversary of assassination (H. Res. 798), E391 [5AP]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 1498), H1496 [8MR]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance, H4762 [5JN], H4784 [6JN], H5348 [20JN], H5820 [28JN], H6051 [11JY], E781 [6JN]

——— observance (H. Res. 972), H5970–H5972 [28JN]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of integration of Central High School, H8255 [13SE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H7 [8JA], H26 [9JA], H86 [10JA], H135 [11JA], H489 [18JA], E7 [8JA]

Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (H.R. 4895), H3949–H3951 [15MY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 715), H661–H664 [29JA], E126 [2FE]

——— anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 720), E366 [23MR]

Meng, Representative: accomplishments during the 115th Congress, E1748 [3JA]

Middle East: religious persecution of Christians, H9815 [10DE]

NAACP: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 108), H1330 [27FE]

——— anniversary of Fairfax County, VA, branch, E750 [29MY]

——— anniversary of Houston, TX, branch, E1437 [23OC]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of desegregation of Stratford High School, E1254 [13SE]

National Civil Rights Day: observance, E578 [1MY]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: observance, E1443 [23OC]

National Park Service: Historic Preservation Fund competitive grants funding to preserve sites and stories of Civil Rights Movement, H6437 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]

New Hope, PA: tribute to New Hope Pride Parade, H4589 [23MY]

Nicaragua: condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations, H5158 [14JN]

Olympic Games: anniversary of Mexico City protest, E1414 [16OC]

Pellegrino, Mary: Pennsylvania State Education Association Human and Civil Rights Award recipient, H4854 [7JN]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Central High School Power of Student Voices program, E365 [23MR]

Political science: failure of communism as a political system versus the success of capitalism, H9554–H9556 [16NO]

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: support efforts to address issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy and militarism, H5188–H5195 [14JN]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 5561), H9083 [26SE]

Religious Freedom Week: observance, H5509 [22JN]

Saratoga Springs, NY: observance of Solomon Northup Day, E3 [5JA]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 5374), H3710 [27AP], H9698 [29NO]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools and ensure vigilance against resegregation of society, H3987 [16MY], E694 [21MY]

——— decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools, H3563–H3565 [25AP]

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation: anniversary, E750 [29MY]

Truman, Harry S: anniversary of Executive order to desegregate the Armed Forces, E1060 [24JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, H767–H774 [5FE], H1364 [5MR], E151 [7FE], E280 [8MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to judicial nominees, H6639–H6646 [23JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to race relations, H5366 [21JN]

Vallejo, CA: anniversary of NAACP Vallejo branch, E1244 [13SE]

Virginia: Barbara Johns Day observance, H3563–H3565 [25AP]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (H.R. 2978), H9049 [26SE], E283 [8MR], E1082 [26JY], E1126 [7AU]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, E1125 [7AU]

——— impact, H1369 [5MR]

Wichita, KS: anniversary of Dockum Drugstore sit-in, H6577 [19JY]

Ypsilanti Campaign for Equality (organization): anniversary, E618 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: persecution of religious minorities, S5575 [1AU]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, S5397 [26JY]

Ashe, Arthur: tribute (S. Res. 624), S6104 [6SE]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (S. Res. 409), S1292, S1293 [28FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (H. Con. Res. 102), S843, S844 [8FE]

China: impact of increasing influence in global affairs, S2056–S2058 [11AP]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (S. Res. 689), S6970 [15NO]

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities: anniversary, S6912 [13NO]

Crime: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S4877 [10JY], S7727–S7734 [17DE]

——— increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), S6032, S6033 [4SE], S6491 [3OC]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7842–S7844 [19DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S2978–S2981 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: formation of Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights, S443 [22JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (S. 3567), S6782–S6784 [11OC]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (S. 1328), S2061 [11AP]

——— protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income or veterans status (S. 3612), S6927 [13NO]

Dept. of Justice: incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (S. 662), S3871 [13JN]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (S. 1006), S6793 [11OC]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), S7332 [6DE]

Employment: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 819), S2029 [10AP]

Equal Pay Day: observance, S2029 [10AP]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, S2060, S2068 [11AP]

Financial institutions: preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, S1540 [8MR], S1622 [12MR], S1651, S1659 [13MR]

Florida: decision to place statue of Mary McLeod Bethune in the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall, S1685 [13MR]

Franklin, Aretha L.: tribute (S. Res. 615), S5869 [22AU]

Freedom of speech: importance, S6786 [11OC]

Groveland, FL: urge pardon for ‘‘Groveland Four,’’ the four African-American men who were wrongly accused of raping a white woman in 1949, S7777 [18DE]

Helms, Jesse: views on civil rights, S2604 [10MY]

International Women’s Day: observance, S1539 [8MR]

——— support goals (S. Res. 426), S2280, S2281 [18AP]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (S. Res. 547), S3958 [14JN]

——— observance, S4032 [19JN]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 4851), S1892, S1904 [22MR]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, S6275 [24SE]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance, S3866 [13JN]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S186 [16JA], S245 [17JA]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (S. Res. 404), S1155 [15FE], S1291, S1292 [28FE]

Nelson, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7077 [26NO]

Religion: recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community (S. Res. 555), S4293 [20JN]

Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act, S2603 [10MY]

Sessions, Attorney General: assessment of tenure, S668–S670 [7FE]

Supreme Court: decision in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, S2857 [23MY], S7309 [5DE]

——— impact of decisions on corporate interests, S6610 [5OC]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, S6808 [11OC]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 5), S1539, S1540 [8MR], S2055 [11AP]

Reports filed

ADA Education and Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5655) (H. Rept. 115–695), H4283 [21MY]

Camp Nelson National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655) (S. Rept. 115–406), S7274 [4DE]

Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3191) (S. Rept. 115–424), S7385 [10DE]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Dept. of the Interior Study of Suitability and Feasibility of Establishing Birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a Unit of National Park System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5005) (H. Rept. 115–644), H3504 [24AP]

Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4851) (H. Rept. 115–612), H1697 [19MR]

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4895) (S. Rept. 115–370), S7050 [15NO]

Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4895) (H. Rept. 115–632), H3146 [11AP]

Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 994), S2484 [26AP]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 994) (S. Rept. 115–325), S5830 [22AU]

Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5613) (H. Rept. 115–856), H6648 [23JY]

Support Goals of International Women’s Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 426), S1946 [22MR]

Statements

Why I Am a Republican: Hunt Wasden, E645 [15MY]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Latifah Trezvant, H5194 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 102, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass, H815 [6FE]

H. Res. 257, condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H7200 [25JY]

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H1192 [15FE]

H.R. 1861, Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act, H5998 [10JY]

H.R. 4851, Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act, H1675 [19MR]

H.R. 4895, Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act, H3949 [15MY]

H.R. 5005, Dept. of the Interior study on suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System, H4752 [5JN]

H.R. 5613, Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act, H6630 [23JY]

H.R. 5655, Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act, H4753 [5JN]

S. 994, Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act, S6033 [4SE], H7925 [7SE]

S. 3178, Justice for Victims of Lynching Act, S7843 [19DE]

S. 3191, Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act, H10527–H10531 [21DE]

S. 3287, Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act, S5426 [26JY]

S. Res. 387, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, S584 [30JA]

S. Res. 404, Memphis, TN, sanitation workers’ strike anniversary, S909 [13FE]

S. Res. 407, recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance, S1166 [15FE]

S. Res. 409, tribute to Buffalo Soldiers, S1168 [15FE]

S. Res. 426, support goals of International Women’s Day, S1581 [8MR], S2281–S2283 [18AP]

S. Res. 441, tribute to Cesar E. Chavez, S1950 [22MR]

S. Res. 459, Black Maternal Health Week, S2077 [11AP]

S. Res. 487, support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities, S2490 [26AP]

S. Res. 547, Juneteenth Independence Day, S3954 [14JN]

S. Res. 555, recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community, S4286 [20JN]

S. Res. 563, LGBTQ Pride Month, S4744 [28JN]

S. Res. 586, first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, NY, anniversary, S5111 [19JY]

S. Res. 615, tribute to Aretha L. Franklin, S5835 [22AU]

S. Res. 624, tribute to Arthur Ashe, S6061 [6SE]

S. Res. 626, develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws on voting, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S6146 [12SE]

S. Res. 631, Civil Rights Act provisions affording American Indians and Alaska Natives the right to vote anniversary, S6231 [18SE]

S. Res. 646, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization) anniversary, S6306 [25SE]

S. Res. 676, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, S6822 [11OC]

S. Res. 689, Shirley Chisholm election to the House of Representatives anniversary, S7055 [15NO]

Tributes

King, Martin Luther, Jr., H9–H16 [8JA], H89 [10JA]

CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Crime: support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 2940), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5924), H4692 [23MY]

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

Employment: require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H974 [7FE]

Native Americans: anniversary of Civil Rights Act provisions affording American Indians and Alaska Natives the right to vote (see S. Res. 631), S6223 [18SE]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Women: provide protections against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace (see H.R. 5194), H1475 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, H9698 [29NO]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 2282), H5348 [20JN], H5820 [28JN], E781 [6JN]

Employment: require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (H.R. 4972), E153 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (S. 1006), S6793 [11OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 487, support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities, S2490 [26AP]

S. Res. 626, develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws on voting, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S6146 [12SE]

S. Res. 631, Civil Rights Act provisions affording American Indians and Alaska Natives the right to vote anniversary, S6231 [18SE]

CIVIL RIGHTS COLD CASE RECORDS COLLECTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3191), S7722, S7727, S7731 [17DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 3191), H10527–H10531 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3191), S7727–S7734 [17DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3191) (S. Rept. 115–424), S7385 [10DE]

Texts of

S. 3191, provisions, H10527–H10531 [21DE]

CIVIL SERVICE see Federal Employees

CIVIL WARS

Amendments

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7488, S7511, S7512, S7513, S7515, S7516, S7517, S7518, S7519, S7521 [12DE], S7556, S7563, S7564 [13DE]

Articles and editorials

Your Tax Dollars Help Starve Children, S7483–S7485 [12DE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1287 [28FE] (see H.J. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO] (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (see H. Res. 741), H1217 [16FE]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 55), S1578 [8MR] (see S.J. Res. 58), S2075 [11AP]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 3652), S7051 [15NO]

Morocco: reaffirm support for combating terrorism, condemn actions by Polisario Front and terrorist groups in Western Sahara and North Africa, and reaffirm autonomy plan and support peaceful agreement for Western Sahara (see H. Res. 1101), H9406 [28SE]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1543 [13MR]

Saudi Arabia: condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners (see S. Res. 714), S7319 [5DE]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H9758 [30NO]

——— require a report on U.S. strategy (see S. 2882), S2773 [17MY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to the Central African Republic: President Trump, S2620 [10MY], H3920 [10MY]

Motions

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1801 [20MR], S7155 [28NO], S7482 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO], E1547 [23NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), H9696 [29NO], H10340 [20DE]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (H. Res. 741), E1127 [7AU]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of Good Friday Agreement, H1616 [15MR], E422 [10AP]

——— reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, H10033 [11DE]

——— reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (H. Res. 777), E394 [5AP]

Sri Lanka: address human rights concerns, provide accountability for war crimes, and call for inclusion of religious and ethnic groups, E887 [21JN]

Sri Lankan Remembrance Day: observance, E705 [22MY]

Syria: anniversary of start of civil war, H1616, H1646 [15MR], E274 [7MR], E322, E328, E329 [15MR], E369 [26MR]

——— condemn atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad and his regime, H7938 [7SE], H8162 [12SE]

——— condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (H. Res. 1165), H10070–H10073 [11DE]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, H3085 [10AP], H3130 [11AP]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes (H.R. 1677), H3583 [26AP], H5968, H5969 [28JN], H9602 [27NO], H10109 [12DE], E328 [15MR]

——— ongoing civil war, H3400 [18AP], H5968–H5970 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to operations to support efforts to disrupt Houthi attacks against locations outside of Yemen, S7564 [13DE]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to provision of materials and advice intended to reduce civilian casualties, S7564 [13DE]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen shall not influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel, S7563 [13DE]

——— deployment in foreign countries without a declaration of war, S828–S830 [8FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S3733 [12JN], S7023–S7027 [15NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1301 [1MR], S1662–S1668 [13MR], S1775, S1783 [19MR], S1799 [20MR], S1938 [22MR], S7122–S7124, S7126 [27NO], S7147, S7150–S7152 [28NO], S7201, S7209, S7218, S7229 [29NO], S7456, S7459, S7482–S7492, S7494–S7496, S7498–S7501 [12DE], S7534, S7538–S7540, S7548, S7552–S7554, S7560–S7565, S7578 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1801–S1818, S1824–S1827 [20MR], S7155–S7165 [28NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to proceed, S7482 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR], S7155 [28NO], S7529 [12DE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding in support of Saudi Arabia-led intervention in Yemen until certification that such intervention complies with humanitarian laws and does not target civilians, S5797–S5799 [22AU], S7119 [27NO]

Kagame, Paul: tribute to leadership and efforts by Rwandan President to rebuild economy and infrastructure, S454–S458 [23JA]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (S.J. Res. 69), S7539, S7565, S7566 [13DE]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (S.J. Res. 55), S1810, S1817 [20MR]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (S.J. Res. 58), S7159 [28NO]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (S. 3652), S7119 [27NO], S7160 [28NO], S7201 [29NO], S7487 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]

Russia: address Russian Air Force violation of de-escalation zone in southwestern Syria, S4706 [28JN]

Rwanda: removal of treatment as terrorist organizations of Rwandan Patriotic Front and Rwandan Patriotic Army for purposes of immigration, S3968 [18JN]

South Sudan: appoint special envoy, develop strategy to incentivize Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) members to end conflict, improve coordination with allies on foreign aid, and pursue U.N. sanctions, S4839 [9JY]

Syria: halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes (H.R. 1677), unanimous-consent request, S7887 [19DE]

——— ongoing civil war, S1575 [8MR], S6183 [17SE]

——— U.S. policy, S7892 [19DE]

Reports filed

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements for Resolution on Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Require Certifications Regarding Actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 58), S2834 [22MY]

Syria Civilian Protection Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1677), S6495 [3OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 1142, exemption from certain War Powers Resolution requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H9515 [14NO]

H. Res. 1165, condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria, H10070 [11DE]

H. Res. 1176, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements for resolution on removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H10115 [12DE]

S. Res. 714, condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end Saudi Arabian war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners, S7320 [5DE]

S.J. Res. 54, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S7565 [13DE]

S.J. Res. 69, hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war, S7566, S7597 [13DE]

CIVIL WAR—U.S. related term(s) War

Amendments

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), S3255, S3263 [6JN], H10445 [20DE]

Bills and resolutions

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 3287), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 5655), H3741 [27AP]

Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (see H.R. 5023), H1177 [14FE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of Fort Pillow Historic State Park in Henning, TN (see H.R. 4868), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 5209), H1476 [7MR]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see S. 3505), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6108), H5199 [14JN]

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument: establish (see S. 3176), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5979), H4732 [25MY]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as affiliated area of National Park System (H.R. 88), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1160), H9690 [28NO] (see H. Res. 1180), H10335 [19DE]

Public lands: inventory Confederate commemorative works on certain Federal lands (see H.R. 5056), H1212 [15FE]

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park: designate (see S. 3439), S6143 [12SE] (see H.R. 5532), H3395 [17AP]

Motions

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), H10445 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Adairsville, GA: anniversary of Great Locomotive Chase Festival, E1375 [5OC]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5655), H4753, H4754 [5JN]

Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5023), E186 [14FE]

Florida: anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation, H4271 [21MY]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (H.R. 6108), H9775, H9776 [10DE]

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument: establish (H.R. 5979), H6627, H6628 [23JY]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as affiliated area of National Park System (H.R. 88), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1160), H9703–H9710 [29NO]

——— modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as affiliated area of National Park System (H.R. 88), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1180), H10340–H10343 [20DE]

——— modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), Senate amendment, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5532), H8140–H8142 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), S3263, S3265 [6JN]

Reports filed

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5655) (H. Rept. 115–695), H4283 [21MY]

Camp Nelson National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655) (S. Rept. 115–406), S7274 [4DE]

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Park Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1459) (S. Rept. 115–295), S4916 [11JY]

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5979) (S. Rept. 115–378), S7088 [26NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5979) (H. Rept. 115–855), H6647 [23JY]

Preserving America’s Battlefields Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6108) (H. Rept. 115–1040), H9573 [20NO]

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5532) (H. Rept. 115–927), H7940 [7SE]

Texts of

H.R. 88, Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act, S3263 [6JN]

H.R. 5532, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Act, H8140 [12SE]

H.R. 5655, Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act, H4753 [5JN]

H.R. 5979, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Act, H6627 [23JY]

H.R. 6108, Preserving America’s Battlefields Act, H9775 [10DE]

S. 3176, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Act, S4741 [28JN]

S. 3287, Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act, S5426 [26JY]

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Bills and resolutions

Li Ka-shing: tribute (see S. Res. 520), S2878 [23MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 520, tribute to Li Ka-shing, S2880 [23MY]

CLAIMS

Amendments

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193, H1194, H1195, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Analyses

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act (H.R. 4924), H811 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2518), S1452 [7MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah (see H.R. 6979), H9405 [28SE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2401), S704 [7FE] (see S. 2872), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY] (see S. 3749), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

——— require public disclosure and reimbursement of payments for awards and settlements due to improper conduct (see S. 3453), S6189 [17SE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: reform Civil Penalty Fund and prohibit the Bureau from serving as the administrator of redress payments (see H.R. 6163), H5362 [20JN]

Courts: clarify meaning of the term ‘‘prevailing party’’ relative to recovery of attorneys’ fees (see H.R. 5656), H3741 [27AP]

——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

——— increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions (see S. 2815), S2623 [10MY]

——— modify amount in controversy requirement and remove complete diversity requirement in civil litigation actions (see S. 3249), S5107 [19JY]

——— protect interests of the intellectually disabled in intermediate care facilities in certain class action lawsuits and in Dept. of Justice actions that could result in moving residents from such facilities (see H.R. 6786), H8170 [12SE]

——— protect the ‘‘gig economy’’ and small businesses that operate in large part through contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation (see H.R. 5367), H1754 [21MR]

Dept. of Education: require reporting of bullying to appropriate authorities and assist with equal protection claims against entities who fail to respond appropriately to bullying (see H.R. 6148), H5284 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management (see S. 2392), S704 [7FE]

Dept. of the Interior: modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5753), H3928 [10MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: require payment for damages and losses to James Doyle due to taking of private land by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as protected tortoise habitat, now designated Red Cliffs Desert Reserve (see S. 2531), S1578 [8MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with veterans’ benefits within Phoenix, AZ, VA Health Care System (see H.R. 7013), H9413 [2OC]

——— conduct outreach to veterans on effect of certain delayed payments of claims for emergency medical care and submit to Congress an annual report on such delayed payments (see H.R. 5500), H3209 [12AP]

——— ensure certain health care contractors are subject to Federal tort claims laws to improve accountability of physicians (see H.R. 7105), H9459 [30OC]

——— improve scheduling of medical appointments, accountability of contractors for care scheduled on behalf of veterans, and payment of claims to providers (see H.R. 4783), H169 [11JA]

——— provide for presumption of service-connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain (see S. 3373), S5931 [23AU]

——— require notices of denial of claims for benefits be delivered by certified mail (see H.R. 6996), H9405 [28SE]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

Federal aid programs: provide for certain limitations and clarifications on false claims and civil actions relative to FHA and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 5993), H4738 [1JN]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H1333 [27FE]

Federal Maritime Commission: provide statutory authority for Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services and increase public awareness and understanding of ocean shipping services agreements and such Office (see H.R. 6303), H5986 [3JY]

Financial institutions: clarify treatment of shareholder claims arising from appointment of a conservator or receiver for certain depository institutions (see H.R. 7323), H10269 [17DE]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6181), H5505 [21JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6195), H5580 [22JN]

Medicare: apply secondary payer rules to certain workers’ compensation settlement agreements and qualified set-aside provisions (see S. 3079), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6619), H7723 [26JY]

——— establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see S. 3610), S6924 [13NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: promote ability of beneficiaries to access their personal medical claim data through a mobile health record application (see H.R. 7272), H10169 [12DE]

Native Americans: make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to certain chapters of U.S. Code Title 25 (see H.R. 5344), H1727 [20MR]

——— restore opportunity for tribal economic development by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on terms that are equal and fair (see H.R. 4985), H1074 [8FE]

Patents: prohibit avoidance of drug patent reviews regardless of sovereign immunity claims facilitated by the transfer of patents to Indian tribes (see S. 2514), S1452 [7MR]

Puerto Rico: require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 7355), H10336 [19DE]

SEC: provide for exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions (see H.R. 5037), H1211 [15FE]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see S. 3147), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]

——— prohibit use of funds to develop, test, deploy, implement, or administer Disability Case Processing System (see H.R. 5221), H1501 [8MR]

Taxation: deny deduction for severance payments made in connection with sexual misconduct (see H.R. 4748), H82 [9JA]

Territories: provide the option of discharging certain unsecured financial obligations, allocate funds to eligible Puerto Rican creditors whose debt was terminated, and audit causes of Puerto Rico’s debt (see S. 3262), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6827), H8725 [13SE]

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Land Grant-Merced Claims Commission: establish to review property right claims of certain communities (see H.R. 6365), H6195 [13JY]

Trusts: promote investigation of fraudulent claims against certain trusts and provide penalties against fraudulent claims against certain trusts (see S. 2564), S1765 [15MR]

U.S. Court of Federal Claims: increase maximum limit on the number of special masters assigned to vaccine cases (see H.R. 6857), H8738 [20SE]

War in the Pacific National Historical Park: memorialize victims and survivors of occupation of Guam during World War II on memorial wall at Asan Bay Overlook and provide a mechanism to update the wall (see H.R. 6381), H6262 [16JY]

Court documents

Enrique Madrinan, Plaintiff, v. Harbour Shopping Center, Inc. and Luza Corp. d/b/a Donut Gallery Diner, Defendants, H1189 [15FE]

Letters

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803, H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

House adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies and provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards: Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Americans With Disabilities Act: allow awarding of punitive damages in cases where business owners made no good faith effort to remove barriers to access to public accommodations, H1195 [15FE]

——— clarify use of the term ‘substantial progress’ in remedying violations may only be used when delays to removing barriers to access are due to circumstances beyond the violator’s control, H1196 [15FE]

——— eliminate requirement that notice of violation include specific section of legislation alleged to have been violated, H1197, H1198 [15FE]

——— eliminate written notice and waiting period requirements for discrimination claims made due to barriers to access to public accommodations, H1194, H1195 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1147 [14FE], H1183–H1200, H1202 [15FE], E220 [26FE], E225 [27FE], E266 [6MR]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (H.R. 138), H1645 [15MR]

Congressional Office of Compliance: funding, H8244 [13SE]

——— prohibit use of public funds for payment of a settlement or award in connection with a sexual harassment claim or other workplace disputes and release information on previous settlements (H.R. 4481), H809 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H797–H813 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), H10192–H10200 [13DE]

——— require Members to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid for sexual harassment and assault claims, H808 [6FE]

Courts: provide victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis, H3463 [24AP]

Dept. of Justice: ensure Americans With Disabilities Act compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]

——— improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (H.R. 2049), H3894 [10MY]

Dept. of State: report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3460–H3464 [24AP], E535 [25AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow for use of certain foreign assets to satisfy certain judgments against terrorist parties, H6617, H6618 [23JY]

FEMA: improve arbitration process for those disputing their eligibility for assistance, or repayment of assistance, following a disaster, H3715, H3716 [27AP]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations, E906 [25JN]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (H. Res. 724), H806, H813–H815 [6FE], E143 [6FE]

Insurance: restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (H.R. 762), H3462–H3464 [24AP]

Taxation: extend tax on coal production in order to fund Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, H10476 [20DE]

U.S. Court of Federal Claims: increase maximum limit on the number of special masters assigned to vaccine cases (H.R. 6857), E1277 [20SE]

War in the Pacific National Historical Park: memorialize victims and survivors of occupation of Guam during World War II on memorial wall at Asan Bay Overlook and provide a mechanism to update the wall (H.R. 6381), H6198 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: legislative accomplishments relative to veterans’ care and services, S6781 [11OC]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2401), S706 [7FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2872), S2742–S2744 [17MY], S2799 [21MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2952), S2843, S2844 [23MY], S2899–S2908 [24MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), S7540–S7548 [13DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management (S. 2392), S705 [7FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure access of the Office of the Inspector General to information or documents deemed necessary to investigate and provide oversight, S4272 [20JN]

——— improve treatment of medical evidence provided by non-departmental medical professionals in support of disability claims compensation (H.R. 1725), S1190 [15FE]

False Claims Act: clarify interpretation relative to Federal whistleblowers, S892 [13FE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), unanimous-consent request, S5328 [25JY]

——— address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), S4267, S4293 [20JN], S4319–S4324, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4355 [25JN], S4395 [26JN], S4928 [12JY], S5097 [19JY], S5329, S5330 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (S. 3091), S5047 [18JY]

Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act: repeal (S. 1223), S1972 [22MR]

Native Americans: settle claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (S. 995), S6546–S6549 [4OC]

Puerto Rico: establish an oversight board to assist Puerto Rico in managing its public finances, S2783 [21MY]

Trusts: promote investigation of fraudulent claims against certain trusts and provide penalties against fraudulent claims against certain trusts (S. 2564), S7042 [15NO]

Veterans Educational Assistance Act: implementation, S7216 [29NO]

Reports filed

ADA Education and Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 785) (S. Rept. 115–451), S7989 [20DE]

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]

BLM Small Miner Waivers From Claim Maintenance Fees After Written Receipt of Defects Is Provided to Claimant To Cure Defects or Pay Claim Maintenance Fee: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 884) (S. Rept. 115–364), S6963 [14NO]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 664) (S. Rept. 115–401), S7240 [29NO]

Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2160), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2160) (S. Rept. 115–429), S7431 [11DE]

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 995) (S. Rept. 115–240), S2517 [7MY]

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo Land Claims Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6365) (H. Rept. 115–1052), H9667 [27NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 724, House of Representatives adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act, H813 [6FE]

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H1192 [15FE]

H.R. 4924, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, H797–H803 [6FE]

S. 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act, H3460 [24AP]

S. 995, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act, S6546–S6548 [4OC]

S. 1223, Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act, S1972 [22MR]

S. 2392, Cyber Support for Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (Cyber SAFETY) Act, S705 [7FE]

S. 2518, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S1456–S1460 [7MR]

S. 2815, Litigation Funding Transparency Act, S2625 [10MY]

S. 2952, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S2899–S2906, S2927–S2934 [24MY]

S. 3749, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S7540–S7548, S7588–S7597 [13DE], H10192–H10200 [13DE]

CLANCY, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3159 [12AP]

CLANCY, MT

Remarks in House

Montana Outfitters and Guides Association: tribute to Hearts Under the Big Sky program, E944 [28JN]

CLAREMONT, NH

Remarks in House

Ad Hoc Amtrak Platform Committee: tribute, E117 [30JA]

CLARENCE CENTER, NY

Remarks in House

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H29 [9JA]

CLARIDA, RICHARD

Cloture motions

FRS: nomination to be Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

FRS: nomination to be Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5975, S5978 [28AU]

——— nomination to the Board of Governors, S5975, S5978, S5980 [28AU]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S3760 [12JN]

Nomination to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S3760 [12JN]

CLARIFYING LAWFUL OVERSEAS USE OF DATA (CLOUD) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2383), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4943), H901 [6FE]

CLARITY ON SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION IN CATEGORY MANAGEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6382), H8812, H8813 [25SE], E1333 [28SE]

Reports filed

Enact (H.R. 6382), H8169 [12SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6382, provisions, H8812 [25SE]

CLARK, CAROL AND GERALD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E844 [14JN]

Statements

Tribute to Carol and Gerald Clark: several individuals, E844 [14JN]

CLARK, GAY

Remarks in House

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E847 [14JN]

CLARK, JEFFREY B.

Cloture motions

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6751 [10OC], S6778, S6789 [11OC]

——— nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, unanimous-consent agreement, S6766 [10OC]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

CLARK, JOHN F.

Statements

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1298 [27FE]

CLARK, KATHERINE M. (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5800 [27JN]

Appointments

Louise McIntosh Slaughter funeral attendees, H3047 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3743 [27AP]

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 143), H9743 [29NO]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9092 [26SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service (see H.R. 7238), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H583 [19JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9449 [26OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 697), H976 [7FE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see H. Res. 896), H5022 [8JN]

Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 1155), H9568 [16NO]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1127 [13FE]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H783 [5FE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H9539 [15NO]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1372 [5MR]

Credit: improve consumer reporting system (see H.R. 3755), H554 [18JA]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to place a security freeze on a consumer report without a fee if the consumer reporting agency is subject to a breach of data security (see H.R. 3878), H404 [16JA]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1442 [6MR]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits using the cost of Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion low-cost food plans (see H.R. 5849), H4138 [16MY]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— make available certain records relative to the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act and provide for an alternative tax depreciation system for taxpayers violating rules under such acts (see H.R. 1368), H9415 [2OC]

——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H9574 [20NO]

Dept. of Education: prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process (see H.R. 2015), H9439 [19OC]

Dept. of HHS: repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1609 [14MR]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1179 [14FE]

——— make grants to implement statutes and policies to issue firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 6629), H7724 [26JY]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H9153 [27SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H1441 [6MR]

——— report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H5974 [28JN]

Dept. of State: certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (see H.R. 4391), H5977 [28JN]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5817 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8172 [12SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see H.R. 4774), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H5022 [8JN]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 154), H5363 [20JN]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5094 [12JN]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H7756 [17AU]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H4981 [7JN]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9758 [30NO]

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7735 [31JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (see H.R. 3186), H3444 [18AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H8886 [25SE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5649 [25JN]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H6264 [16JY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1336 [27FE]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7734 [31JY]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 6649), H9460 [30OC]

——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 5163), H1372 [5MR]

——— provide for mandatory licensing and registration of handguns (see H.R. 5607), H5507 [21JN]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

——— require firearm assembly kits to be considered as firearms (see H.R. 1278), H1609 [14MR]

GAO: require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H3441 [18AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5649 [25JN]

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H9152 [27SE]

——— require ingredient list labels for menstrual hygiene products (see H.R. 2416), H5817 [27JN]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3978 [15MY]

——— support protecting patients’ access to medically appropriate, evidence-based health care and information, including information about access to safe and legal abortion (see H. Res. 915), H5022 [8JN]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9763 [3DE]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 2043), H9415 [2OC]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6041 [10JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9569 [16NO]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H5981 [29JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Law enforcement: improve community policing and promote gun violence prevention in underserved communities and eliminate requirement of transferring a firearm if a background check has not been completed in 3 days (see H.R. 5164), H1372 [5MR]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1078), H8884 [25SE]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H6175 [12JY]

——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H3444 [18AP]

——— provide for conditions of participation, reporting requirements, and a quality program relative to air ambulance services (see H.R. 3780), H3210 [12AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide equal coverage of in vitro specific IgE tests and percutaneous tests for allergies (see H.R. 5541), H9408 [28SE]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1903), H1127 [13FE]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see H. Res. 745), H6559 [18JY]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H5094 [12JN]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 723), H783 [5FE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 823), H3343 [16AP]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

Native Americans: reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation (see H.R. 5244), H1507 [9MR]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H3884 [9MY]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see H.R. 5902), H4694 [23MY]

Pesticides: ban use of chlorpyrifos (see H.R. 3380), H629 [25JA]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H4730 [24MY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8108 [10SE]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Russia: accept and support U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections and call on President Trump to rescind invitation to Russian President, Vladimir Putin (see H. Res. 1014), H6649 [23JY]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H3978 [15MY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4736 [29MY]

Taxation: provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 1268), H3210 [12AP]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.R. 6900), H9088 [26SE]

Thomas P. Costin, Jr., Post Office Building, Lynn, MA: designate (see H.R. 6059), H5286 [19JN]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying a unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (see H.R. 2309), H1213 [15FE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H5817 [27JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

——— recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see H.R. 7258), H10102 [11DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Education: effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see H.R. 6775), H8169 [12SE]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H1332 [27FE]

Dept. of State: require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Firearms: prohibit possession by, or disposition of a firearm to, a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty (see H.R. 6278), H5974 [28JN]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see H.R. 6503), H7685 [25JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Education: effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (H.R. 6775), H8170 [12SE]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (H.R. 5102), H1334 [27FE]

Dept. of State: require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (H.R. 7228), H9820 [10DE]

Firearms: prohibit possession by, or disposition of a firearm to, a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty (H.R. 6278), H5976 [28JN]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (H.R. 6503), H7687 [25JY]

Motions

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1389 [6MR]

Remarks

Broad Institute: tribute, E543• [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental funding, H5800, H5801 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5800, H5801 [27JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (H.R. 5102), H5046 [12JN]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5514 [22JN]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), motion to recommit, H1389 [6MR]

——— require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

Medicare: require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances, H5514 [22JN]

Votes: position on missed, H6282• [17JY], E600• [8MY], E871• [20JN]

Tributes

Larson, Gloria Cordes, E823• [12JN]

CLARK, LAUREL B. SALTON

Remarks in House

NASA: tribute to crewmembers lost in disasters, E103 [29JA]

CLARK, LAWRENCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E689 [18MY]

CLARK, MELVIN K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E321 [15MR]

CLARK, NATHAN

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E632 [11MY]

CLARK, NICHOLAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6101 [11JY], E995 [11JY]

CLARK, NICOLE A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E596 [7MY]

CLARK, ORVILLE, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7652 [17DE]

CLARK, PAUL

Remarks in House

West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce: Citizen of the Year award recipient, E191 [15FE]

CLARK, STEPHEN R., SR.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

CLARK, STEPHON A.

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: call for an investgation into the shooting death of Stephon A. Clark, E400 [5AP]

CLARK, SUSAN

Remarks in House

Iowa: anniversary of Iowa Supreme Court decision in Clark v. Board of Directors relative to racial segregation of public schools, E1172 [24AU]

CLARK, SUZANNE P.

Letters

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9252 [28SE]

CLARK COUNTY, NV

Remarks in House

Henderson, NV: anniversary of Clark County Museum, E433 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, S6275 [24SE]

CLARKE, MICHAEL K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E763 [5JN]

CLARKE, SERENA

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, H4744 [5JN]

CLARKE, YVETTE D. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4609 [23MY]

Appointments

Louise McIntosh Slaughter funeral attendees, H3047 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H6264 [16JY]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3148 [11AP]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H1501 [8MR]

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (see H. Res. 1166), H9758 [30NO]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H7871 [5SE]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9152 [27SE]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 1406), H19 [8JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 81), H4694 [23MY] (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 1229), H3707 [26AP]

Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building, Brentwood, NY: designate (see H.R. 5412), H3049 [26MR]

ATF: require State and local law enforcement agencies to promptly report loss or theft of any firearm to the National Tracing Center (see H.R. 4786), H172 [12JA]

Birth control: repeal rules allowing employers to be exempt from requirement to provide insurance coverage for birth control and contraceptives (see H.R. 4082), H4777 [5JN]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 722), H1128 [13FE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see H. Res. 896), H4695 [23MY]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H3887 [9MY]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H4139 [16MY]

Cameroon: condemn arrest and actions against Patrice Nganang for criticizing restriction of Internet access and news media in English-speaking regions and urge respect for human rights of all citizens (see H. Res. 718), H3097 [10AP]

——— condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7735 [31JY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3148 [11AP]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see H.R. 5353), H3444 [18AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (see H.R. 5590), H3505 [24AP]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H6042 [10JY]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see H.R. 1272), H7772 [24AU]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H1076 [8FE]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7759 [21AU]

Commission To Study and Establish a Fair and Humane System of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Commission To Verify Iranian Nuclear Compliance: establish (see H.R. 3810), H1267 [26FE]

Congress: reestablish Office of Technology Assessment (see H. Res. 849), H3706 [26AP]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2567), H1267 [26FE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H1128 [13FE]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H975 [7FE]

Corporations: prohibit large employers from buying back stock unless employees are paid above a certain amount and allowed to earn paid sick leave, and no executive earns more than 150 times median employee pay (see H.R. 7145), H9567 [16NO]

Correctional institutions: eliminate private prisons, reinstate Federal parole system, increase oversight of companies providing inmate services, and end detention quotas and improve monitoring relative to immigrants (see H.R. 3227), H10337 [19DE]

——— improve effectiveness of Federal prison system for incarcerated pregnant women and mothers by establishing a program of critical-stage, developmental nurseries for children born to inmates (see H.R. 3410), H5022 [8JN]

——— prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H5987 [3JY]

Courts: discourage use of payment of money as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases (see H.R. 1437), H9415 [2OC]

——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8727 [13SE]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H6264 [16JY]

——— require compliant flame mitigation devices to be use on portable fuel containers for flammable liquids (see H.R. 919), H9768 [6DE]

Crime: extend coverage of the Federal prohibition against stalking in order to protect friends and co-workers (see H.R. 866), H10270 [17DE]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H4850 [6JN]

——— require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU] (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

——— train individuals in effective and evidence-based de-escalation techniques to ensure individuals have skills to resolve conflicts, manage anger, and control implicit bias without use of force (see H.R. 7142), H9821 [10DE]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (see H.R. 3994), H1374 [5MR]

——— require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]

——— transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]

——— limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1556), H9415 [2OC]

——— phaseout use of private military contractors (see H.R. 6534), H7735 [31JY]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6684), H7776 [28AU]

——— study potential application of smart technology on military installations (see H.R. 7011), H9413 [2OC]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8727 [13SE]

——— eliminate tuition at public colleges and universities, reduce interest rates and allow for refinancing of student loans, expand work study program, and simplify student aid application process (see H.R. 1880), H10337 [19DE]

——— establish Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program (see H.R. 4379), H3097 [10AP]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7732 [27JY]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H9463 [2NO]

——— provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth (see H.R. 3742), H9460 [30OC]

——— provide grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support dual or concurrent enrollment programs offering career and technical education (see H.R. 6685), H7776 [28AU]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

——— require additional reporting by institutions of higher education on crime and harm that occurs during student participation in programs of study abroad (see H.R. 4410), H4210 [17MY]

——— require reporting on missed opportunities for each grant program that aims to make higher education more accessible or affordable or ease borrowers’ student debt burdens (see H.R. 4349), H7728 [26JY]

——— require reporting on requests for funding projects or programs (see H.R. 4351), H7728 [26JY]

——— require reporting on requests for funding research that were not granted and had the greatest potential for improving career and technical education (see H.R. 4352), H7728 [26JY]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see H.R. 6184), H5991 [6JY]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5197), H4981 [7JN]

——— direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H7743 [3AU]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H1543 [13MR]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H733 [30JA]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see H.R. 6931), H9149 [27SE]

——— improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (see H.R. 2644), H3046 [23MR]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H9420 [5OC]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see H.R. 5176), H4777 [5JN]

——— provide for a grant program to support access to free eye care services for students attending public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6960), H9151 [27SE]

——— provide for additional programs funded by grants to strengthen health care system response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 7212), H9763 [3DE]

——— provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research (see H.R. 7063), H9430 [12OC]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H5817 [27JN]

——— reauthorize Healthy Start for Infants Program (see H.R. 3842), H1179 [14FE]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H4778 [5JN]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H6175 [12JY]

——— revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (see H.R. 539), H1653 [15MR]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H4139 [16MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see H.R. 5908), H4739 [1JN]

——— provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H3096 [10AP]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

——— terminate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

——— use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H9420 [5OC]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a Community Resilience Grant Program (see H.R. 2583), H1699 [19MR]

——— establish pass-through lease arrangements for uninhabitable dwelling units (see H.R. 5602), H4210 [17MY]

——— extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H4733 [25MY]

——— restore fair housing mission (see H.R. 6220), H7689 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize use of certain grant funds for voting restoration education (see H.R. 7359), H10510 [20DE]

——— condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3887 [9MY]

——— establish grants to reduce incidence of hate crimes (see H.R. 4065), H9569 [16NO]

——— incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (see H.R. 1566), H4139 [16MY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H903 [6FE]

——— make grants to implement statutes and policies to issue firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 6629), H7825 [4SE]

——— reauthorize grant program for education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities (see H.R. 5547), H3507 [24AP]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H7772 [24AU]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H6264 [16JY]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H3746 [1MY]

Dept. of Labor: carry out a Federal subsidized employment program (see H.R. 6485), H7154 [24JY]

——— establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— increase the minimum salary threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay and provide for periodic updates of such threshold (see H.R. 4505), H3707 [26AP]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H3931 [10MY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H4139 [16MY]

——— prohibit certain practices by employers relative to restrictions on discussion of employees’ and prospective employees’ salary and benefit history (see H.R. 2418), H9463 [2NO]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

——— report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H5974 [28JN]

——— require reporting on amount of funds requested and awarded through YouthBuild programs (see H.R. 4350), H7728 [26JY]

Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 1111), H8886 [25SE]

Dept. of State: authorize Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 3909), H9758 [30NO]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— provide reports by U.S. embassies and consulates on deaths of U.S. citizens in foreign countries to the CDC (see H.R. 4411), H4210 [17MY]

——— publish quarterly assessments on U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement (see H.R. 7220), H10211 [13DE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9092 [26SE]

——— prohibit oil-, gas- and methane hydrate-related seismic activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (see H.R. 2158), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H9668 [27NO]

——— establish Smart Technology Traffic Signals Grant Program (see H.R. 2778), H625 [22JA]

——— include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H1217 [16FE]

——— repeal Federal law that reduces State highway funding for States that do not revoke or suspend drivers’ licenses of individuals convicted of drug offenses (see H.R. 1952), H3316 [13AP]

——— require reporting on requests for funding projects or programs (see H.R. 4355), H7728 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H1076 [8FE]

——— carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H6264 [16JY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1221 [20FE]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H1221 [20FE]

——— provide certain additional budgetary information on annual reports submitted to Congress (see H.R. 4357), H7728 [26JY]

——— revive and expand the Intermediate Care Technician Pilot Program (see H.R. 1783), H3507 [24AP]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H1213 [15FE]

Disasters: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H6042 [10JY]

Diseases and disorders: recognize value of pre-exposure prophylaxis medication as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV, support research and usage of such medication, and ensure effective HIV prevention outreach (see H. Res. 960), H5648 [25JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7782 [31AU]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]

——— include fentanyl analogues under schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 4922), H7751 [10AU]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H1336 [27FE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 31), H5750 [26JN]

——— prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see H.R. 6607), H7723 [26JY]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

——— require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see H.R. 6449), H6651 [23JY]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

Employment: advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 6623), H7724 [26JY]

——— clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment age discrimination and retaliation claims (see H.R. 2650), H7871 [5SE]

——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Executive Office of the President: establish National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 5822), H3976 [15MY]

——— prohibit enforcement of a nondisclosure agreement if the disclosure of information in violation of the agreement is based on whistleblowing (see H.R. 5351), H8108 [10SE]

FAA: establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

——— require regional centers of air transportation excellence to conduct research on impacts of aircraft noise on humans and effective methods to mitigate such impacts (see H.R. 6454), H9821 [10DE]

——— require reporting on requests for funding projects or programs through the Airport Improvement Program (see H.R. 4356), H7728 [26JY]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: align certain provisions with Federal disability laws and policies intended to remove societal and institutional barriers to employment opportunities for people with disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H4777 [5JN]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H8886 [25SE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5154 [13JN]

FCC: conduct an annual inquiry on availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts (see H.R. 4876), H624 [22JA]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H901 [6FE]

——— reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H6112 [11JY]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H784 [5FE]

FDA: prevent abuse of dextromethorphan by restricting over-the-counter sales of cough medicines to teenagers and prohibiting bulk distribution of unfinished dextromethorphan to unauthorized persons (see H.R. 1271), H4777 [5JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 1905), H3316 [13AP]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6686), H7776 [28AU]

——— secure access to scientific literature and subscription services by requiring agencies and legislative branch research arms to recommend ways to increase agency library access to serials (see H.R. 6501), H7685 [25JY]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H4777 [5JN]

——— call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation (see H. Res. 920), H4850 [6JN]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7734 [31JY]

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 1612), H7943 [7SE]

——— prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (see H.R. 2841), H5507 [21JN]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H7743 [3AU]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H4777 [5JN]

——— prohibit possession by, or disposition of a firearm to, a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty (see H.R. 6278), H5974 [28JN]

——— prohibit sale, acquisition, distribution, or import of certain firearms or ammunition parts, prohibit certain marketing or advertising of such parts, and require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 7115), H9462 [2NO]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 4052), H7943 [7SE]

——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see H.R. 4186), H4739 [1JN]

——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (see H.R. 4268), H5022 [8JN]

——— provide for discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings (see H.R. 3984), H4739 [1JN]

——— provide victims of gun violence access to the same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure the gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (see H.R. 3984), H4739 [1JN]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

——— require firearm assembly kits to be considered as firearms (see H.R. 1278), H7743 [3AU]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see H.R. 5248), H5817 [27JN]

——— prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H9408 [28SE]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7689 [25JY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

FRS: modify goals of Board of Governors, promote diversity on board of directors of each Federal reserve bank, and establish certain reporting requirements for Board of Governors (see H.R. 7095), H9448 [26OC]

——— require Federal reserve banks to interview one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity when appointing Federal reserve bank presidents (see H.R. 485), H3096 [10AP]

GAO: require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H3441 [18AP]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9821 [10DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5649 [25JN]

Health: improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1606), H9463 [2NO]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3506 [24AP]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H404 [16JA]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H9425 [9OC]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H9153 [27SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7943 [7SE]

——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H1543 [13MR]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7943 [7SE]

Human rights: denounce those who support or engage in sexual violence and strengthen efforts to prevent use of sexual violence as a weapon of war (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5286 [19JN]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 392), H1127 [13FE]

——— establish immigration consumer fraud information hotlines and websites and provide for outreach campaigns on such fraud (see H.R. 6363), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see H.R. 4777), H1268 [26FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to build a wall along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 7332), H10335 [19DE]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— provide discretionary authority to an immigration judge to determine that an alien parent of a U.S. citizen child should not be ordered removed from the U.S. (see H.R. 2508), H5286 [19JN]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H6042 [10JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6172), H5505 [21JN] (see H.R. 6183), H5649 [25JN] (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8171 [12SE]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H8887 [25SE]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H678 [29JA]

——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H975 [7FE]

——— restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H7776 [28AU]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]

International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace: establish (see H.R. 1221), H1477 [7MR]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (see H.R. 5738), H3885 [9MY]

IRS: require reporting on low-income housing tax credit program applications approved, but not allocated (see H.R. 4358), H7728 [26JY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

Joseph Sanford Jr., Channel, NY: designate (see H.R. 6125), H8172 [12SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H903 [6FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (see H. Res. 798), H3060 [5AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Law enforcement: improve community policing and promote gun violence prevention in underserved communities and eliminate requirement of transferring a firearm if a background check has not been completed in 3 days (see H.R. 5164), H1372 [5MR]

——— support practices of community-oriented policing and encourage diversity hiring and retention in law enforcement (see H. Res. 652), H785 [5FE]

Law enforcement officers: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 7118), H9467 [6NO]

——— establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 5072), H1268 [26FE]

Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY: designate (see H.R. 7293), H10209 [13DE]

Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 956), H5506 [21JN]

Maurice D. Hinchey Post Office Building, Saugerties, NY: designate (see H.R. 4722), H405 [16JA]

Medicaid: clarify authority of State Medicaid fraud and abuse control units to investigate and prosecute cases of patient abuse and neglect in any setting (see H.R. 3891), H5649 [25JN]

——— delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (see H.R. 5912), H4778 [5JN]

——— ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth (see H.R. 4998), H1125 [13FE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H6464 [17JY]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7156 [24JY]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H4850 [6JN]

Medicare: allow qualified group practices to furnish certain items and services at qualified skilled nursing facilities to individuals entitled to certain benefits to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations (see H.R. 6502), H9768 [6DE]

——— clarify reasonable costs for critical access hospital payments (see H.R. 3224), H3507 [24AP]

——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H1609 [14MR]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1825), H6264 [16JY]

——— establish a Community-Based Institutional Special Needs Plan demonstration program to target home and community-based care to eligible beneficiaries (see H.R. 4006), H5977 [28JN]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see H.R. 6117), H5286 [19JN]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H3507 [24AP]

——— promote cost savings and quality care through use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services (see H.R. 2556), H3064 [9AP]

——— protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices (see H.R. 3877), H9092 [26SE]

——— provide coverage of FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests (see H.R. 6062), H9436 [16OC]

——— provide coverage of hearing aids and related hearing services (see H.R. 6052), H5020 [8JN]

——— provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (see H.R. 5160), H4777 [5JN]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program and Medicare Advantage program to further transparency of payment methodology of pharmacies (see H.R. 1316), H6558 [18JY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: codify emergency preparedness final rule for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities as conditions of participation (see H.R. 4704), H1127 [13FE]

——— promote ability of beneficiaries to access their personal medical claim data through a mobile health record application (see H.R. 7272), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide equal coverage of in vitro specific IgE tests and percutaneous tests for allergies (see H.R. 5541), H3396 [17AP]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]

——— ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see H.R. 6260), H5987 [3JY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H738 [2FE]

Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 1130), H9443 [23OC]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 3913), H1729 [20MR]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds: extend period of availability of semipostal stamp (see H.R. 1247), H5817 [27JN]

Music and dance: preserve knowledge and promote education about jazz (see H.R. 4626), H6042 [10JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9821 [10DE]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1045), H7825 [4SE]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1004), H6588 [19JY]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 760), H1341 [1MR]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5286 [19JN]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 920), H4850 [6JN]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H4733 [25MY]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Ostomy Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H9406 [28SE]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H7689 [25JY]

National Pi Day: designate (see H. Res. 782), H1608 [14MR]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 805), H3453 [23AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP] (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 758), H1334 [27FE]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H6196 [13JY]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

National Women’s Small Business Month: observance (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6465 [17JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9436 [16OC]

NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H4730 [24MY]

——— require reporting on requests for funding research that were not granted and had the greatest potential for improving public health (see H.R. 4353), H7728 [26JY]

NLRB: repeal authority for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment (see H.R. 3827), H9668 [27NO]

——— strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1653 [15MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Denis Mukwege for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

——— recognition of Nadia Murad for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7759 [21AU]

NSF: require reporting on funding research requests that were not granted and had greatest potential for promoting scientific progress and advancing national health, prosperity, and welfare (see H.R. 4354), H7728 [26JY]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small businesses (see H.R. 5337), H3064 [9AP]

Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge: rename as Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 6064), H7824 [4SE]

Patent and Trademark Office: require voluntary collection of demographic information for patent applications (see H.R. 5862), H6042 [10JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H784 [5FE]

——— provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H737 [2FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Political ethics: improve anti-corruption and public integrity laws by strengthening lobbying laws, disclosing conflicts of interest, improving judicial integrity, and requiring more financial disclosure by elected officials (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7729 [26JY]

——— provide that the Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services (see H.R. 3617), H3835 [8MY]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H8172 [12SE]

Power resources: stop all new and nonproducing Federal leases for oil, gas, or coal extraction on public lands and waters (see H.R. 2242), H10512 [20DE]

——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2035 (see H.R. 3671), H3060 [5AP]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H7772 [24AU]

Presidents of the U.S.: disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7724 [26JY]

——— disclose use of Federal funds with any privately held company owned by the President (see H.R. 5873), H4209 [17MY]

——— prohibit corrupt foreign influence over the President, the Vice President, and their immediate family members (see H.R. 6466), H9449 [26OC]

Privacy: require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice in the case of a breach of security involving such information (see H.R. 5388), H3343 [16AP]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 889), H3929 [10MY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H3887 [9MY]

Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY: designate (see H.R. 6930), H9149 [27SE]

Russia: provide for measures to strengthen dialogue with the Russian people and support Russian civil society (see H.R. 6426), H6651 [23JY]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9449 [26OC]

——— require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see H.R. 7350), H10336 [19DE]

SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]

——— establish enhanced cybersecurity assistance and protections for small businesses (see H.R. 4668), H1544 [13MR]

——— modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (see H.R. 6330), H6110 [11JY]

——— modify upfront guarantee fees for certain 7(a) loans to eliminate economic barriers faced by women, minorities, and veteran small business owners (see H.R. 7186), H9691 [28NO]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (see H.R. 4743), H678 [29JA]

——— study and identify best practices for closing the gender, race, and income gap in patenting rates for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6390), H6263 [16JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H3835 [8MY]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Smart Cities Week: observance (see H. Res. 1110), H9414 [2OC]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7782 [31AU]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5817 [27JN]

——— strengthen by reforming benefit formula and calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving long-term condition of the trust fund (see H.R. 6929), H9425 [9OC]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers (see H.R. 881), H1178 [14FE]

Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3452 [23AP]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building, Dansville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5395), H2041 [22MR]

States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 713), H1267 [26FE]

——— limit redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 712), H6175 [12JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7782 [31AU]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer (see H.R. 3670), H3979 [15MY] (see H.R. 6671), H7754 [14AU]

——— allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 7086), H9443 [23OC]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]

——— extend tax credit for residential energy efficient property (see H.R. 1090), H5094 [12JN]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions to invest in families and communities, improve infrastructure and the environment, strengthen financial security, expand opportunity and reduce market volatility (see H.R. 1144), H7156 [24JY]

——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see H.R. 1874), H7824 [4SE]

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7735 [31JY]

——— make public names and addresses of foreign persons contributing certain amounts to certain tax-exempt organizations and require disclosure of foreign campaign contributions (see H.R. 6983), H9416 [2OC]

——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 1098), H3342 [16AP]

——— provide an employer credit for increasing wages (see H.R. 6648), H9425 [9OC]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H5749 [26JN]

——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see H.R. 365), H4584 [22MY]

——— reduce applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults (see H.R. 6432), H6557 [18JY]

Technology: promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce (see H.R. 4829), H625 [22JA]

Territories: provide the option of discharging certain unsecured financial obligations, allocate funds to eligible Puerto Rican creditors whose debt was terminated, and audit causes of Puerto Rico’s debt (see H.R. 6827), H8725 [13SE]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see H.R. 1872), H3050 [26MR]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying a unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (see H.R. 2309), H1178 [14FE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see H.R. 4271), H6042 [10JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H738 [2FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H5750 [26JN]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7735 [31JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— develop best practices for States to use to protect integrity of Federal elections and make election technology improvement grants to States (see H.R. 3751), H6175 [12JY]

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

——— limit authority of State election officials to remove registrants from the official list of eligible voters in Federal elections on the basis of interstate cross-checks (see H.R. 3091), H5094 [12JN]

——— prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H7689 [25JY]

——— promote accuracy, integrity, and security in the administration of elections for Federal office (see H.R. 3132), H6264 [16JY]

——— require States to provide voter registration forms at certain naturalization proceedings (see H.R. 3113), H7943 [7SE]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see H.R. 6093), H8172 [12SE]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3239), H6175 [12JY]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H9420 [5OC]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H7156 [24JY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1268 [26FE]

——— provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (see H.R. 7285), H10338 [19DE]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7782 [31AU]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8886 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Dept. of HHS: require adrenoleukodystrophy screening of newborns (see H.R. 5453), H3095 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: provide additional funding for the public housing Capital Fund to assist large public housing agencies with mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance and incremental rental assistance vouchers (see H.R. 5200), H1476 [7MR]

Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H8170 [12SE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H1506 [9MR]

Medicaid: require States to annually report on certain adult health quality measures (see H.R. 5583), H3452 [23AP]

National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities: submit a report to Congress on impact of opioid epidemic on minority communities (see H.R. 5616), H3574 [25AP]

Perez Hernandez, Joel: relief (see H.R. 4936), H783 [5FE]

Postal Service: provide that the Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services (see H.R. 5816), H3976 [15MY]

SBA: establish pilot program for certifying that a small business concern is owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 6514), H7686 [25JY]

——— provide for small business concerns located in the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 5929), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income certain federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty (see H.R. 6149), H5284 [19JN] (see H.R. 7259), H10102 [11DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (H.R. 4856), H583 [19JA]

Dept. of HHS: require adrenoleukodystrophy screening of newborns (H.R. 5453), H3096 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: provide additional funding for the public housing Capital Fund to assist large public housing agencies with mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance and incremental rental assistance vouchers (H.R. 5200), H1476 [7MR]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (H.R. 5238), H1507 [9MR]

Medicaid: require States to annually report on certain adult health quality measures (H.R. 5583), H3452 [23AP]

National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities: submit a report to Congress on impact of opioid epidemic on minority communities (H.R. 5616), H3575 [25AP]

Perez Hernandez, Joel: relief (H.R. 4936), H784 [5FE]

Postal Service: provide that the Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services (H.R. 5816), H3978 [15MY]

SBA: establish pilot program for certifying that a small business concern is owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (H.R. 6514), H7687 [25JY]

——— provide for small business concerns located in the Virgin Islands (H.R. 5929), H4693 [23MY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income certain federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty (H.R. 6149), H5285 [19JN]

——— exclude from gross income certain federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty (H.R. 7259), H10103 [11DE]

Remarks

African Americans: tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, H1688, H1689, H1691, H1693 [19MR]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (H.R. 5590), H5249• [19JN]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (H.R. 4856), H1688 [19MR]

Firearms: gun control, H4275, H4276, H4277, H4278, H4279, H4280 [21MY]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5489, H5490, H5491, H5492, H5493, H5494 [21JN]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, H6252, H6253, H6254 [16JY]

Labor unions: importance, H663 [29JA]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (H.R. 5238), H6204 [16JY]

Medicaid: require States to annually report on certain adult health quality measures (H.R. 5583), H5063 [12JN]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1688, H1689, H1691, H1693 [19MR]

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H663 [29JA]

Trump, President: Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, H5489 [21JN]

Votes: position on missed, H5706• [26JN], E366• [23MR], E481• [17AP], E916• [26JN], E1051• [24JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H16 [8JA]

Tributes

Chisholm, Shirley, H1688, H1690 [19MR]

Hastick, Roy, E634• [11MY], E643• [15MY]

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, H1693 [19MR], H3386 [17AP]

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION related term(s) Espionage

Amendments

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S7722, S7727, S7731 [17DE]

OPM: require National Background Investigations Bureau submission of report on backlog of personnel security clearance investigations (H.R. 3210), S1767, S1768, S1769 [15MR]

Appointments

Public Interest Declassification Board, S1254 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see S. 3191), S4875 [10JY]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (see S. Res. 604), S5583 [1AU]

——— authorize release of documents to Dept. of Justice on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information (see S. Res. 536), S3035 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (see H.R. 5079), H1226 [23FE]

——— establish State and local fusion center technical assistance program (see H.R. 5099), H1332 [27FE]

Dept. of Justice: require independent judicial approval to revoke the security clearance of a special counsel (see H.R. 6955), H9150 [27SE]

Executive Office of the President: require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve processing and oversight of security clearances and background investigations (see S. 3724), S7356 [6DE]

——— submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (see H.R. 6359), H6173 [12JY]

National security: limit access to classified information by Federal employees until such employees have obtained permanent security clearances (see H.R. 5057), H1212 [15FE]

——— provide for processes and procedures for granting, denying, or revoking access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations (see H.R. 6680), H7772 [24AU]

Political campaigns: encourage Presidential candidates to seek security clearances and undergo background investigations (see H.R. 6429), H6557 [18JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see S. 2321), S300 [18JA] (see H.R. 4826), H552 [18JA]

Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 597), S5455 [30JY] (see S. Res. 610), S5759 [21AU]

Cost Estimates

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act (H.R. 4569): CBO, E591 [7MY]

Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act (H.R. 5099): CBO, E588 [7MY]

Lists

Members of Congress taking oath for access to classified information, H3313 [13AP], H3933 [11MY], H7939 [7SE], H9557 [16NO], H9756 [30NO]

Motions

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Proposals

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) release of original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), H10527–H10531 [21DE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H541 [18JA], H558 [19JA], H608 [21JA], H611 [22JA], H631, H657–H661, H673 [29JA], H735 [2FE], H740, H764, H767 [5FE], H898 [6FE]

——— release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (H.R. 5079), H1667–H1669 [19MR]

——— establish State and local fusion center technical assistance program (H.R. 5099), H1665, H1666 [19MR]

——— require counterterrorism information sharing coordination (H.R. 4569), H48 [9JA], E46 [16JA]

Federal agencies and departments: submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (H.R. 6359), H6244 [16JY]

National Background Investigations Bureau: retain processing of Federal background investigations at Butler County, PA, facility, H5790, H5791 [27JN]

National security: provide for processes and procedures for granting, denying, or revoking access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations (H.R. 6680), H7865 [5SE]

——— require congressional notification when any executive branch official discloses top secret information to certain foreign countries, H6148 [12JY]

OPM: require National Background Investigations Bureau submission of report on backlog of personnel security clearance investigations (H.R. 3210), H3760 [7MY]

Political campaigns: encourage Presidential candidates to seek security clearances and undergo background investigations (H.R. 6429), H6471 [18JY]

Trump, President: condemn remarks about Representative Schiff relative to Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) memo on alleged misuse of FISA warrants in investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H765 [5FE]

——— evaluation of potential mobile phone security risks, H4726, H4727 [24MY]

Remarks in Senate

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S4877 [10JY], S7727–S7734 [17DE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S597, S598 [5FE], S619, S642, S645 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1369 [6MR]

——— release of report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1649 [13MR]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (S. Res. 604), S5559 [1AU]

——— authorize release of documents to Dept. of Justice on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information (S. Res. 536), S3039, S3265 [6JN]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S486 [24JA]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to grant, deny, or revoke access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations, S5752 [21AU]

Executive Office of the President: condemn leaking of confidential information by White House staff, S1880 [21MR]

OPM: require National Background Investigations Bureau submission of report on backlog of personnel security clearance investigations (H.R. 3210), S1768, S1769 [15MR]

Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 610), S6316, S6317 [26SE]

——— declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 610), unanimous-consent agreement, S6317 [26SE]

Trump, President: ensure decision to revoke security clearances is to protect national security interests only, S5707 [20AU]

——— order to declassify and release documents related to the investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6201 [18SE]

Reports filed

Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3191) (S. Rept. 115–424), S7385 [10DE]

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 115–491), H81 [9JA]

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5079) (S. Rept. 115–355), S6924 [13NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5079) (H. Rept. 115–606), H1697 [19MR]

Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5099) (H. Rept. 115–603), H1697 [19MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Texts of

H.R. 3210, Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency (SECRET) Act, S1769 [15MR], H3760 [7MY]

H.R. 4569, Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act, H48 [9JA]

H.R. 5079, DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act, H1667 [19MR]

H.R. 5099, Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act, H1665 [19MR]

S. 3191, Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act, H10527–H10531 [21DE]

S. Res. 536, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) release of documents to Dept. of Justice on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information, S3038 [6JN]

S. Res. 597, declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S5457 [30JY]

S. Res. 604, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina, S5587 [1AU]

S. Res. 610, declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S5762 [21AU]

CLATSOP COUNTY, OR

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: deauthorize portions of project for raising and improving existing levees on the Walluski River in Clatsop County, OR (see H.R. 5748), H3928 [10MY]

CLAUDE MOORE FARM LAND CONVEYANCE ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6678) (H. Rept. 115–1053), H9667 [27NO]

CLAWSON, JACK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E767 [5JN]

CLAY, WM. LACY (a Representative from Missouri)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H554 [18JA]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H733 [30JA]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H3783 [7MY]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8742 [24SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9569 [16NO]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H583 [19JA]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 1229), H3707 [26AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3064 [9AP]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 1832), H9821 [10DE]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9691 [28NO]

China: express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H9092 [26SE]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: require to meet its statutory purpose (see H.R. 6972), H9405 [28SE]

Crime: require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU] (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a grant program to award funds to certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities to award scholarships to students attending such institutions (see H.R. 51), H1335 [27FE]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 4316), H1227 [23FE]

——— improve food safety, encourage greater production of agricultural commodities for use in the locality in which produced, and reauthorize and expand support of these efforts (see H.R. 3941), H1507 [9MR]

——— prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs (see H.R. 1753), H784 [5FE]

——— prohibit mandatory or compulsory participation of producers in commodity check-off programs (see H.R. 1752), H784 [5FE]

——— require sale of distressed assets and distribute proceeds to low-income communities for infrastructure projects and deficit reduction (see H.R. 6104), H5199 [14JN]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H132 [10JA]

——— carry out a program on service dog training for Armed Forces members with post-traumatic stress disorder or other post-deployment mental health conditions (see H.R. 5918), H9463 [2NO]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H9408 [28SE]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7732 [27JY]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H3507 [24AP]

——— reauthorize rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program (see H.R. 5429), H4694 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H9463 [2NO]

——— provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]

Dept. of HUD: meet the needs of homeless children, youth, and families, and honor assessments and priorities of local communities (see H.R. 1511), H6464 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see H.R. 4963), H974 [7FE]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H737 [2FE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 5682), H4285 [21MY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H6112 [11JY]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H7728 [26JY]

——— provide that over-the-road bus drivers are covered under the maximum hours requirement under the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 4156), H9463 [2NO]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H9408 [28SE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a National Heritage Area Program (see H.R. 1002), H7732 [27JY]

——— designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (see H.R. 5613), H3783 [7MY]

——— establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7825 [4SE]

——— modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5753), H3928 [10MY]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H9463 [2NO]

——— prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H5987 [3JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3397 [17AP]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H9449 [26OC]

——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 1445), H3210 [12AP]

DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H10104 [11DE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Drugs: make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H3707 [26AP]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (see H.R. 4779), H4777 [5JN]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H4694 [23MY]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1516), H9511 [13NO]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1478 [7MR]

Executive Office of the President: require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5154 [13JN]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H9569 [16NO]

FDIC: exclude affiliates and subsidiaries of insured depository institutions in the definition of deposit broker (see H.R. 6158), H5362 [20JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (see H.R. 5401), H9463 [2NO]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H168 [11JA]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10587 [21DE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H6264 [16JY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H5817 [27JN]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see H.R. 5248), H1542 [13MR]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7729 [26JY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H9415 [2OC]

FRS: require Federal reserve banks to interview one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity when appointing Federal reserve bank presidents (see H.R. 485), H3096 [10AP]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H9408 [28SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9569 [16NO]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5649 [25JN]

Health: provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the U.S. (see H.R. 3592), H9463 [2NO]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9432 [12OC]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7870 [5SE]

Housing: prohibit discrimination based on use of Section 8 housing vouchers (see H.R. 202), H3059 [5AP]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9463 [2NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H1075 [8FE]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7782 [31AU]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H9467 [6NO]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H9467 [6NO]

Law enforcement officers: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 7118), H9467 [6NO]

——— establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]

Medicare: ensure equitable payment for, and beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under hospital outpatient prospective payment system (see H.R. 6948), H9511 [13NO]

——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H9467 [6NO]

——— improve home health payment reforms (see H.R. 6932), H9467 [6NO]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H584 [19JA]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H9408 [28SE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H1179 [14FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H9439 [19OC]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4638), H7921 [6SE]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H9467 [6NO]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H7871 [5SE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9449 [26OC]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H9463 [2NO]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7729 [26JY]

——— restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 31), H4778 [5JN]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H3707 [26AP]

Power resources: reform fossil fuel leasing, promote renewable energy, prepare for climate change, increase industry accountability, improve returns for development of Federal energy resources, and protect special places (see H.R. 4426), H678 [29JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see H.R. 4826), H552 [18JA]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H6264 [16JY]

Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H5987 [3JY]

Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 801), H82 [9JA]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H3052 [29MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H3444 [18AP]

SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see H.R. 4267), H1374 [5MR]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9569 [16NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office, Bevier, MO: designate (see H.R. 5475), H3146 [11AP]

Spc. Sterling William Wyatt Post Office Building, Columbia, MO: designate (see H.R. 4960), H973 [7FE]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— eliminate tax preferences for foreign profits by repealing reduced rate of tax on foreign-derived intangible income and global intangible low-taxed income (see H.R. 5145), H6650 [23JY]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H9821 [10DE]

——— increase and make permanent the exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 1550), H3452 [23AP]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Voting: require States to ensure individuals who provide identifying information to motor vehicle authorities are automatically registered to vote in Federal elections unless eligibility requirements are not met (see H.R. 2840), H3979 [15MY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H4777 [5JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of the Census: provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H3095 [10AP]

National Park Service: change U.S. Code references from U.S. Civil Rights Network to African American Civil Rights Network (see H.R. 7172), H9667 [27NO]

Constitutional authority statements

Bureau of the Census: provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (H.R. 5454), H3096 [10AP]

National Park Service: change U.S. Code references from U.S. Civil Rights Network to African American Civil Rights Network (H.R. 7172), H9667 [27NO]

Remarks

First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna, Jr., Post Office, Bristol, RI: designate (H.R. 4685), H1350, H1351 [5MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), H10415, H10416 [20DE]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6184 [13JY]

Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office, Pekin, IL: designate (H.R. 2673), H1348 [5MR]

Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr., Post Office Building, Birmingham, AL: designate (H.R. 4646), H1350 [5MR]

Mission Veterans Post Office Building, Mission, TX: designate (H.R. 1209), H1347 [5MR]

Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building, Canonsburg, PA: designate (S. 831), H1352 [5MR]

SEC: exempt investment advisers who solely advise certain rural business investment companies from certain regulations (S. 2765), H10416 [20DE]

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4406), H1348, H1349 [5MR]

U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office, Palmyra, VA: designate (H.R. 3183), H1353 [5MR]

Tributes

Dellums, Ronald V., H7905 [6SE]

Kaptur, Representative, H1596 [14MR]

CLAY COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Poole, Jason: Clay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]

CLAYSBURG, PA

Remarks in House

Summers, Matthew: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1249 [13SE]

CLAYTON, DEBRA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H65 [9JA]

CLAYTON, GA

Remarks in House

Rotary Club: tribute to award recipients, E1023 [17JY]

CLAYTON, PAMELA

Remarks in House

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E847 [14JN]

CLAYTON ACT see Antitrust policy

CLE ACT

Reports filed

Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602), S2923 [24MY]

CLEAN AIR ACT related term(s) Ecology and Environment

Amendments

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: repeal provisions relative to regulation of certain international air pollution (see H.R. 4994), H1074 [8FE]

EPA: address health and economic development impacts of nonattainment of federally mandated air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley, CA, by designating air quality empowerment zones (see S. 3134), S4410 [26JN]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (see S. 2461), S1243 [27FE]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

——— clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see S. 2761), S2484 [26AP]

——— establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (see S. 3779), S7925 [19DE]

——— exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see S. 2760), S2484 [26AP]

——— exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H5974 [28JN]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

——— provide regulatory relief for certain ozone pollution standards in international border areas, marginal areas, and rural transport areas (see S. 2825), S2623 [10MY]

——— provide regulatory relief to alternative fuel producers, automobile manufacturers, and consumers to allow for fuel choice options (see S. 3761), S7656 [17DE]

——— reallocate renewable fuel obligation of certain exempted small refineries to other refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers (see H.R. 6731), H7941 [7SE]

——— reform renewable fuel standard by mitigating harmful environmental impacts and advancing the next generation of biofuels (see S. 2519), S1577 [8MR] (see H.R. 5212), H1500 [8MR]

——— require powerplant permitting authorities to notify municipalities within a certain distance of a proposed powerplant development site (see H.R. 4992), H1074 [8FE]

——— review and revise as necessary emissions standards for sources of ethylene oxides (see H.R. 7168), H9573 [20NO]

——— revise ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities (see S. 3671), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7179), H9690 [28NO]

——— revise labeling requirement for fuel pumps that dispense E15 ethanol-blend gasoline (see H.R. 5855), H4138 [16MY]

——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 7347), H10336 [19DE]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU] (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Foreign trade: prohibit importation into the U.S. of paper products that are not manufactured in accordance with requirements at least as stringent as U.S. environmental law requirements (see H.R. 5611), H3574 [25AP]

Hazardous substances: require OSHA and EPA to update refinery and chemical plant safety regulations (see H. Con. Res. 147), H10511 [20DE]

Letters

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1463 [7MR]

——— Ross Eisenberg, National Association of Manufacturers, H1463 [7MR]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: several organizations, H1485 [8MR]

Motions

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1464 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1487 [8MR]

Remarks in House

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1458–H1466 [7MR]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), motion to recommit, H1464 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1480–H1489 [8MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), motion to recommit, H1487 [8MR]

——— prevent certain chemical byproducts from electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy from being released into the air and water, H1487 [8MR]

——— prohibit funding to mandate State greenhouse gas emissions levels based on reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, H6516, H6517 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to regulate trailers under the Clean Air Act, H6506, H6507 [18JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for payment of legal fees of outside advocacy groups for certain environmental settlements, H6529, H6530 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

EPA: establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (S. 3779), S7927 [19DE]

——— reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]

——— repeal of Clean Power Plan regulations relative to greenhouse gas emissions from powerplants, S6210 [18SE]

Reports filed

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1917) (H. Rept. 115–509), H131 [10JA]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461) (S. Rept. 115–407), S7274 [4DE]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]

Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 350) (H. Rept. 115–1073), H10102 [11DE]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 115–514), H172 [12JA]

Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602) (S. Rept. 115–328), S6028 [4SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 762, consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1451 [7MR]

H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, H1481 [8MR]

H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1458 [7MR]

S. 3671, EPA revision of ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities, S7192 [28NO]

S. Con. Res. 42, support EPA vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act, S5588 [1AU]

Tributes

Bush, George, S8012 [21DE]

CLEAN AIR REFUGEE ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3403), S5991 [28AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3403), S5993 [28AU]

CLEAN COASTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2720), S2321 [19AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2720), S2324 [19AP]

CLEAN ENERGY VICTORY BOND ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5586), H3452 [23AP]

CLEAN OCEAN AND SAFE TOURISM (COAST) ANTI-DRILLING ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2272), H485 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 999), S1677 [13MR]

CLEAN SLATE FOR KIDS ONLINE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2965), S2924 [24MY]

Texts of

S. 2965, provisions, S2935 [24MY]

CLEAN THE BAY DAY

Bills and resolutions

Efforts and goals: support (see H. Res. 912), H4729 [24MY]

CLEAN UP THE CODE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7093), H9448 [26OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 7093), H10395, H10396 [20DE]

Texts of

H.R. 7093, provisions, H10395 [20DE]

CLEAN WATER ACT see Federal Water Pollution Control Act

CLEAN WATER FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 685) (S. Rept. 115–373), S7050 [15NO]

CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Clear Channel Outdoor-Las Vegas: FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient, S2259 [18AP]

CLEAR LAKE, TX

Remarks in House

Lane, Ashley: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1276 [20SE]

CLEAR SPRINGS FOODS, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2432 [25AP]

CLEARFIELD, PA

Remarks in House

Clearfield Presbyterian Church: anniversary, H7881 [6SE]

CLEARING LOCAL IMPEDIMENTS MAKES BROADBAND OPEN TO NEW COMPETITION AND ENHANCEMENTS (CLIMB ONCE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4858), H582 [19JA]

CLEARLAKE, CA

Remarks in House

Overton, Joyce: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1446 [23OC]

CLEARY, DARREN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10111 [12DE]

CLEARY, TREY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9553 [16NO]

CLEATOR, FREDERICK W.

Bills and resolutions

Mount Cleator: designate (see H.R. 7367), H10510 [20DE]

CLEAVER, EMANUEL (a Representative from Missouri)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H3978 [15MY]

Afghanistan: express that members of Fox Co., of the Marine Special Operations Command were not at fault in the firefight with enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province (see H. Res. 21), H976 [7FE]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9415 [2OC]

Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 1229), H3707 [26AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 1832), H5286 [19JN]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H6650 [23JY]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H783 [5FE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: establish commission to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H1127 [13FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H1374 [5MR]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see H.R. 5311), H7772 [24AU]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: require to meet its statutory purpose (see H.R. 6972), H9405 [28SE]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H9436 [16OC]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see H.R. 398), H7870 [5SE]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H2043 [22MR]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 4973), H7824 [4SE]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H6650 [23JY]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: address health, hygiene, and limited child care options available for infants and toddlers who lack sufficient diapers (see H.R. 1143), H6558 [18JY]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H3835 [8MY]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H5649 [25JN]

——— provide for participation of doctors of chiropractic in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1378), H7824 [4SE]

——— provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see H.R. 3602), H6650 [23JY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H3507 [24AP]

——— require drug manufacturers to submit a transparency and justification report prior to increasing certain drug prices (see H.R. 2439), H3148 [11AP]

——— require reporting by drug manufacturers to increase transparency in drug pricing (see H.R. 4116), H6589 [19JY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2913), H3783 [7MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (see H.R. 5793), H3975 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice: require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H6589 [19JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H9408 [28SE]

Dept. of the Interior: designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (see H.R. 5613), H3574 [25AP]

——— establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9153 [27SE]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H3707 [26AP]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H7728 [26JY]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H1443 [6MR]

Executive Office of the President: call on to issue a public apology relative to remarks about Senator McCain (see H. Res. 901), H4209 [17MY]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

FCC: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5817 [27JN]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H4981 [7JN]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H5749 [26JN]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1342 [1MR]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H10170 [12DE]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see H.R. 5472), H4981 [7JN]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10587 [21DE]

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H9463 [2NO]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3978 [15MY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H6650 [23JY]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9463 [2NO]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H976 [7FE]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H6589 [19JY]

——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H3210 [12AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H7748 [7AU]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9436 [16OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H7157 [24JY]

Medicaid: increase number of States that may conduct demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services (see H.R. 3931), H3343 [16AP]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H7782 [31AU]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H5363 [20JN]

——— count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1421), H6650 [23JY]

——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H3936 [11MY]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H7759 [21AU]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H6589 [19JY]

——— promote cost savings and quality care through use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services (see H.R. 2556), H7732 [27JY]

——— provide for advanced illness care coordination services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2797), H9463 [2NO]

——— provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (see H.R. 5160), H5094 [12JN]

——— provide for payments for certain rural health clinic and federally qualified health center services furnished to hospice patients (see H.R. 1828), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H3979 [15MY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (see H.R. 1757), H7156 [24JY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9821 [10DE]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see H. Res. 1158), H9574 [20NO]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1004), H6588 [19JY]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H8739 [20SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see H. Res. 1122), H9436 [16OC]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6559 [18JY]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H5094 [12JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1374 [5MR]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 4117), H6589 [19JY]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7825 [4SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7756 [17AU]

——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (see H.R. 6076), H5750 [26JN]

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H7735 [31JY]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H7156 [24JY]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office, Bevier, MO: designate (see H.R. 5475), H3146 [11AP]

Spc. Sterling William Wyatt Post Office Building, Columbia, MO: designate (see H.R. 4960), H973 [7FE]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 947), H6650 [23JY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H1178 [14FE]

——— allow tax free distributions from 529 college savings plans for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 3395), H7688 [25JY]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7735 [31JY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H6112 [11JY]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H784 [5FE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 2417), H9744 [29NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9511 [13NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Remarks

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7126 [24JY]

Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute: tribute, E1327• [27SE]

Business and industry: impact of tariffs, H9395 [28SE]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S., E653• [15MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3585 [26AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3585 [26AP]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (H.R. 5793), H6012 [10JY]

——— develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (H.R. 4258), H181 [16JA]

Executive Office of the President: call on to issue a public apology relative to remarks about Senator McCain, H4857 [7JN]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, H7126 [24JY]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1626, H1628 [15MR]

Independence, MO: anniversary of Independence Fire Dept., E780• [6JN]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, H3154 [12AP]

Jamal, Syed A.: relief, H1077 [13FE]

Kansas City, MO: anniversary of deaths of six Kansas City Fire Dept., firefighters at a highway contruction site explosion, E1569• [28NO]

——— anniversary of Kansas City Public Schools, E992• [10JY]

——— anniversary of Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, E1138• [10AU]

——— anniversary of United Way of Greater Kansas City, E1416• [16OC]

——— tribute to National World War I Museum and Memorial concert to commemorate sacrifice of Czech, Slovak, and Croatian peoples, E1229• [12SE]

Kansas City Royals (baseball team): tribute, E933• [27JN]

Labor unions: importance, H663 [29JA]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 715), H663 [29JA]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3568 [25AP]

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H663 [29JA]

Truman, Harry S: anniversary of Executive order to desegregate the Armed Forces, E1060• [24JY]

University of Missouri: anniversary of ROTC Fighting Mules Battalion, E1302• [25SE]

VFW: anniversary, E1015• [16JY]

Votes: position on missed, H8245• [13SE], E254• [5MR], E283• [8MR], E1021• [17JY]

Tributes

Cannon, Jack, E1505• [9NO]

Clemens, Richard L., E1684• [19DE]

Guastello, George, E1454• [26OC]

Jolley, Geoffrey W., E373• [26MR]

Jones, John H., E1312• [26SE]

Marcus, Irene Whitley, E1430• [19OC]

McHenry, Mark, E1456• [26OC]

Morales, Jerry and Virginia, E1691• [20DE]

O’Donnell, Randall L., E1335• [28SE]

Scott, Jewel, E798• [7JN]

Seidman, Pearl, E1705• [20DE]

Zimmer, Hugh, E754• [1JN]

CLEMENS, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1006 [12JY]

CLEMENS, RICHARD L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1684 [19DE]

CLEMENT, BOB (a former Representative from Tennessee)

Remarks

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H5664 [26JN]

CLEMENTE, ROBERTO

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: recognize historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places (see H. Res. 792), H1728 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: recognize historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 792), H9781, H9782 [10DE]

Reports filed

Recognize Historical Significance of Roberto Clemente’s Place of Death Near Loiza, PR, by Adding It to the National Register of Historic Places: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 792) (H. Rept. 115–988), H9430 [12OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 792, Dept. of the Interior recognition of historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places, H9781 [10DE]

CLEMONS, OTIS O. (PETE)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6220 [18SE]

CLERGY see Religion

CLERMONT, FL

Remarks in Senate

Lancy, Jason: Lake County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

CLERMONT, GA

Remarks in Senate

Zachary Addington Post Office: designate (H.R. 3821), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

Zachary Addington Post Office, Clermont, GA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3821), S1164 [15FE]

CLERY ACT see Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act

CLEVE, REGINALD D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E510 [23AP]

CLEVELAND, CHARLES T.

Appointments

Syria Study Group, S7727 [17DE]

CLEVELAND, ERMA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E774 [5JN]

CLEVELAND, GA

Remarks in House

Truett McConnell University: establishment of Women in Science Scholarship, E1445 [23OC]

WRWH–Radio (Cleveland, GA): anniversary, E1443 [23OC]

CLEVELAND, OH

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

Eulogies

Pinkerton, Catherine: by Kathy Thornton, E18 [9JA]

Homilies

Catherine Pinkerton Memorial Service, Cleveland, OH, Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, E17 [9JA]

CLEVELAND, ROBIN

Appointments

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S6967 [14NO], S7066 [15NO]

CLEVELAND, ROWANCHAYSE

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E300 [13MR]

CLEWISTON, FL

Remarks in Senate

Massey, Taylor: Hendry County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

CLIFFORD, JOHN

Poems

‘‘Anvil of God’s Word’’, H464 [17JA]

CLIFFORD, ROBERT A.

Remarks in House

Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame: inductee, E1495 [6NO]

CLIFFORD, STEPHANIE

Remarks in Senate

FBI: seizure of information from President Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, S2024 [10AP]

CLIMATE see Ecology and Environment; Weather

CLIMATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Remarks in Senate

‘‘Exceeding Paris—How the Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan Would Significantly Exceed the U.S. Paris Commitment’’ report: release, S6211 [18SE]

CLINE, JOYCE

Remarks in House

Penn Brad Oil Museum: Yellow Dog Award recipient, H4593 [23MY]

CLINE, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1637 [11DE]

CLINICS see Health Care Facilities

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM (a former Senator from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5825 [28JN]

Articles and editorials

FBI Ruled McCabe Had No Conflict of Interest in Clinton Probe—Docs, S97 [9JA]

Without the Russians, Trump Wouldn’t Have Won, H7165 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937, 938), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

Letters

Committee on the Judiciary (House) subpoena issuance relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5830 [28JN]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5830 [28JN]

Dept. of Justice provision of full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in investigation of 2016 election: several Democratic Members of Congress, H5841 [28JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3332–H3338 [16AP]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 907), H5845 [28JN]

——— call for investigation into Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. approval of the sale of Uranium One Inc., to Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., H1694 [19MR], H3310 [13AP], H3336 [16AP]

——— closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H5279–H5282 [19JN]

——— investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H8256–H8258 [13SE]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5827–H5846 [28JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820–H5826 [28JN]

——— report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, H5355 [20JN], E888 [21JN]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, H655 [29JA]

Strzok, Peter: testimony before House committees relative to conduct during case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H6166–H6168 [12JY], H6257 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Dept. of Justice: report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, S3865 [13JN], S3931 [14JN], S4929 [12JY]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S95–S100 [9JA]

Reports

Trump-Russia Dossier Alleging Relationship Between President Trump’s Campaign and Russian Officials (excerpt), H6169–H6171 [12JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 938) (H. Rept. 115–813), H6040 [10JY]

Subpoenas

Notice for Rod J. Rosenstein to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5832–H5838 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 970, full access to certain Dept. of Justice documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5827 [28JN]

H. Res. 971, consideration of H. Res. 970, full access to Dept. of Justice documents relative to investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5820 [28JN]

CLINTON, WILLIAM J. (42d President of the United States)

Remarks in House relative to

Presidents of the U.S.: historical evaluation of foreign policy, H3924 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Trump administration, S7978 [20DE]

CLINTON COUNTY, KY

Remarks in House

Conner, Garlin M.: Medal of Honor recipient, E920 [26JN]

CLINTON COUNTY, NY

Remarks in House

Clinton County Firefighter’s Association: anniversary, E342 [20MR]

Peru, NY: anniversary of North County Mission of Hope, E659 [16MY]

Plattsburgh, NY: anniversary of Clinton County Fair, E997 [11JY]

CLINTON COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Schrack Farms Resources LP: International Dairy Foods Association Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award recipient, H1378 [6MR]

CLINTON FOUNDATION see Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation

CLIVE, IA

Remarks in House

Mitchell, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E124 [2FE]

Schwab, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1342 [28SE]

CLOSING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONSENT LOOPHOLE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6568), H7721 [26JY]

CLOSING THE MEAL GAP ACT

Remarks in House

Congressional Black Caucus: accomplishments, H14 [8JA]

CLOTHING INDUSTRY

Remarks in House

Ireland: tribute to WearingIrish social media campaign and competition to highlight Irish clothing and jewelry designers, E797 [7JN]

Lake Placid, NY: anniverary of Ruthie’s Run (business), E1397 [12OC]

Remarks in Senate

Bangladesh: anniversary of Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, S2382 [24AP]

——— call for improvement of labor rights and worker safety, S2382 [24AP]

National Seersucker Day: observance, S2514 [7MY], S3282, S3283 [7JN]

CLOUD, CRAIG L.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Botswana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

CLOUD, ERNEST, JR. (BOBO)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E182 [14FE]

CLOUD, MICHAEL (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 490), H6558 [18JY]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 644), H9443 [23OC]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 637), H10270 [17DE]

Congress: require every bill, resolution, and document produced by Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats (see H.R. 5143), H9408 [28SE]

——— require every bill to show the changes the bill makes to the full text of existing sections of law the bill repeals or amends (see H.R. 5142), H9408 [28SE]

Corps of Engineers: ensure right of individuals to carry firearms at water resources development projects (see H.R. 1045), H8727 [13SE]

Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H8107 [10SE]

Dept. of State: eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (see H.R. 1178), H7920 [6SE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Federal agencies and departments: clarify nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions (see H.R. 76), H9408 [28SE]

——— require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H8727 [13SE]

Firearms: more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 358), H7751 [10AU]

——— provide that silencers would be treated the same as long guns relative to registration and transfer laws (see H.R. 367), H7754 [14AU]

——— revise various laws that interfere with the right of people to obtain and use firearms for all lawful purposes (see H.R. 2620), H8171 [12SE]

Immigration: end Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and children, and make mandatory and permanent requirements to use electronic employment eligibility verification system (see H.R. 4340), H8728 [13SE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9569 [16NO]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see H.R. 1697), H9439 [19OC]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H8107 [10SE]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

Medicare: repeal changes to exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see H.R. 1156), H9569 [16NO]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 6), H7735 [31JY] (see H.J. Res. 50), H6590 [19JY]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services (see H.R. 354), H8171 [12SE]

Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency, provide spending information and limits on such programs, and prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see H.R. 2832), H8742 [24SE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H9420 [5OC]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9436 [16OC]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Letters

Election of Michael Cloud to the House of Representatives: Keith Ingram, Texas Director of Elections, H6026 [10JY]

——— Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk of the House of Representatives, H6026 [10JY]

Oaths of office

House of Representatives, H6026, H6038 [10JY]

Remarks

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H10329 [19DE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6027 [10JY]

——— oath of office, unanimous-consent agreement, H6026 [10JY]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10329 [19DE]

Inez, TX: anniversary of William Wood Elementary School, E1247• [13SE]

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E1310• [26SE]

New Life Refuge Ministries (organization): tribute, E1219• [7SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H6027 [10JY]

Tributes

Flynn, Thomas J., E1247• [13SE]

Jacobs, Claud and Mary V., E1311• [26SE]

Kaelin, Jim, E1326• [27SE]

Neal, Loyd, E1604• [6DE]

CLOUGH, IRMA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1337 [5MR]

CLOUTIER-NAMDAR, LINDA

Remarks in Senate

Vermont Agency of Education: Vermont Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S21 [3JA]

CLYBURN, JAMES E. (a Representative from South Carolina)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6438 [17JY]

Appointments

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see H.R. 4999), H7728 [26JY]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Education: improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H9467 [6NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of HUD: establish pilot program to make grants to eligible organizations to provide legal assistance to low-income families for housing disputes (see H.R. 1146), H7732 [27JY]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5154 [13JN]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

Elections: prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see H.R. 6607), H7723 [26JY]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H2043 [22MR]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: align certain provisions with Federal disability laws and policies intended to remove societal and institutional barriers to employment opportunities for people with disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H4777 [5JN]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5154 [13JN]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H4139 [16MY]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1336 [27FE]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7729 [26JY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7943 [7SE]

GAO: require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H3441 [18AP]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3448 [19AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2106), H4733 [25MY]

Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H1179 [14FE]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

Pensions: adjust single-employer benefit plan premiums (see H.R. 3596), H3707 [26AP]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Taxation: increase State allocations for low-income housing credit (see H.R. 4185), H7728 [26JY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H7688 [25JY]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY] (see H.R. 7390), H10600 [27DE]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H629 [25JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HUD: require Community Development Block Grant Program recipients to develop a strategy to support inclusive zoning policies and allow for a credit to support housing affordability (see H.R. 7050), H9424 [9OC]

Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC: designate (see H.R. 7230), H9819 [10DE]

Poverty: provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in persistent poverty counties (see H.R. 7009), H9413 [2OC]

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park: designate (see H.R. 5532), H3395 [17AP]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7720 [26JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HUD: require Community Development Block Grant Program recipients to develop a strategy to support inclusive zoning policies and allow for a credit to support housing affordability (H.R. 7050), H9425 [9OC]

Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC: designate (H.R. 7230), H9820 [10DE]

Poverty: provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in persistent poverty counties (H.R. 7009), H9414 [2OC]

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5532), H3396 [17AP]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (H.R. 6504), H7687 [25JY]

——— increase low-income housing credit (H.R. 6542), H7725 [26JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H506 [18JA], H623 [22JA]

Cottageville, SC: anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1387• [9OC]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs (H.R. 4820), H506 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6437, H6438, H6439 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1621 [15MR]

Firearms: gun control, H1251, H1252 [26FE], H1621 [15MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), H1251, H1252 [26FE]

FRS: reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1621 [15MR]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 696), H506 [18JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H623 [22JA]

National Park Service: Historic Preservation Fund competitive grants funding to preserve sites and stories of Civil Rights Movement, H6437 [17JY]

——— Historic Preservation Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities grants funding, H6438, H6439 [17JY]

Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC: designate (H.R. 7230), E1646• [11DE]

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5532), H8141 [12SE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H506 [18JA], H623 [22JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1370 [5MR], H5282 [19JN]

Tributes

Cummings, Ruth E., E165• [8FE]

Garrett, Fred D., Sr., E1526• [14NO]

Gordon, Dana R., E1621• [10DE]

Henderson, Betty, E1064• [25JY]

Jollivette, Cyrus M. (Russ), E606• [8MY]

Mack, John, E1003• [12JY]

Wilson, A’ja, E485• [17AP]

Wright, Calvin, E1259• [13SE]

CLYBURN, MIGNON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3890 [10MY]

CLYBURN, MIGNON L.

Appointments

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, E1713 [20DE]

CLYMER, ADAM

Articles and editorials

Daniel Akaka, Former Democratic Senator From Hawaii, Dies at 93, S2475 [26AP]

CNN.COM (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

Mitch McConnell’s Big Gift to the Banks, S1710 [14MR]

COAKLEY, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E233 [27FE]

COAL related term(s) Power Resources

Amendments

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

How a Coal Baron’s Wish List Became President Trump’s To-Do List, S243 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: make certain improvements in laws relative to coal royalties (see H.R. 6807), H8725 [13SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish coal technology program to improve conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels and continue research on rare earth element separation technologies (see S. 2803), S2552 [8MY]

——— provide that certain coal-fired powerplants are eligible for loan guarantees (see S. 3653), S7051 [15NO]

——— reauthorize research in fossil energy and promote development and demonstration of environmentally responsible coal and natural gas technologies (see H.R. 5745), H3928 [10MY]

Employment: establish a worker adjustment assistance program to provide assistance and job retraining for workers who have lost their jobs due to unplanned closures of coal and coal-dependent industries (see H.R. 6819), H8725 [13SE]

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

FERC: call for action to ensure electricity markets fully recognize the reliability and resilience benefits of coal-fired and nuclear baseload power generation resources serving the bulk power system (see S. Res. 470), S2218 [17AP]

Power resources: reinstate ban on export of coal, crude oil, and natural gas produced in the U.S. (see S. 2886), S2793 [21MY]

Taxation: allow a credit for certain facilities that remediate and reclaim coal refuse sites by producing electricity from coal refuse (see H.R. 4977), H1074 [8FE]

——— allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see S. 2677), S2141 [16AP] (see S. 2681), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5270), H1607 [14MR]

——— extend credit for production of refined coal (see S. 2373), S612 [5FE]

——— extend refined coal production tax credit and modify qualifying advanced coal project credit (see H.R. 5159), H1372 [5MR]

——— impose a tax on fossil fuels and use revenues for economic benefit (see H.R. 6928), H9149 [27SE]

——— modify qualifying advanced coal project credit (see S. 3566), S6770 [10OC]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3706 [26AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 1001), H6462 [17JY]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 2368), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

Letters

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: several organizations, H1485 [8MR]

Motions

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1487 [8MR]

Proposals

Action Plan for Reliable and Low Cost Electricity in America and To Assist in the Survival of Our Country’s Coal Industry: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S2093 [12AP]

Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Colstrip United (organization): tribute, E729 [24MY]

Dept. of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy SuperTruck II program funding, H4930 [7JN]

Economy: promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by mining, H2018 [22MR]

——— promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by mining (H.R. 1731), H1484 [8MR]

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1480–H1489 [8MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), motion to recommit, H1487 [8MR]

——— prevent certain chemical byproducts from electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy from being released into the air and water, H1487 [8MR]

——— prohibit funding to modify rule on management and disposal of coal ash, H6515 [18JY]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (H.R. 3913), H418 [17JA]

Montana: impact of coal industry policies, H5967 [28JN]

Power resources: expand export of crude oil and natural gas produced in the U.S., H7168 [25JY]

Taxation: extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

——— extend tax on coal production in order to fund Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, H10476 [20DE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), H6562–H6569 [19JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6478–H6486 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: efforts of fossil fuel industry to deny and discredit science behind climate change, S1234 [27FE], S1430 [7MR], S1680 [13MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S2356–S2358 [23AP], S2378 [24AP], S2426 [25AP], S2462 [26AP], S4031 [19JN], S4904–S4906 [11JY], S5481–S5483 [31JY], S5823 [22AU], S6129 [12SE]

——— impact of rollback of regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants on climate change, S5895 [23AU]

Climate Leadership Council: release of ‘‘Exceeding Paris—How the Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan Would Significantly Exceed the U.S. Paris Commitment’’ report, S6211 [18SE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Dept. of the Interior: disapprove Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement rule known as the ‘‘Stream Protection Rule’’ that imposes certain environmental regulations on coal mining operations (H.J. Res. 38), S899 [13FE]

Ecology and environment: efforts of fossil fuel industry representatives to influence U.S. environmental policy, S242 [17JA], S2092, S2096, S2103 [12AP], S4393–S4395 [26JN]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2570 [9MY], S3395 [11JN]

——— status, S5394 [26JY]

EPA: proposed regulations allowing States more authority in creating plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants, S5733 [21AU], S5888–S5890, S5895–S5899 [23AU]

——— repeal of Clean Power Plan regulations relative to greenhouse gas emissions from powerplants, S6210 [18SE]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (S. 1105), S2667 [15MY]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S531 [29JA]

Supreme Court: impact of decisions on corporate interests, S6610 [5OC]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), S5482 [31JY]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of coal industry policies, S7324 [6DE]

Wheeler, Andrew: suitability to be EPA Deputy Administrator relative to views on climate change and ties to the fossil fuel industry, S2108–S2110 [12AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, Oppose Federal Efforts To Establish a Carbon Tax on Fuels for Electricity and Transportation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1001) (H. Rept. 115–834), H6462 [17JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior Order Imposing a Moratorium on Federal Coal Leasing Shall Not Take Effect Unless a Joint Resolution of Approval Is Enacted: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1778) (H. Rept. 115–545), H782 [5FE]

Rare Earth Element Advanced Coal Technologies Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1563) (S. Rept. 115–255), S2834 [22MY]

Repeal Certain SEC Disclosure Requirements Relative to Coal and Mine Safety: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4289) (H. Rept. 115–571), H1220 [20FE]

San Juan County Settlement Implementation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 436), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 436) (S. Rept. 115–318), S5618 [15AU]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 115–514), H172 [12JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6563 [19JY]

H. Res. 762, consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1451 [7MR]

H. Res. 1001, consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6478 [18JY]

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, H1481 [8MR]

S. Res. 470, call for FERC action to ensure electricity markets fully recognize the reliability and resilience benefits of coal-fired and nuclear baseload power generation resources serving the bulk power system, S2222 [17AP]

COALITION AGAINST INSURANCE FRAUD

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1584 [30NO]

COALITION FOR EPIDEMIC PREPAREDNESS INNOVATIONS

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8786 [25SE]

COALITION ON HUMAN NEEDS

Remarks in House

Blank, Helen: Coalition on Human Needs Special Human Needs Hero award recipient, E1023 [17JY]

COALMAN-ANGELO, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E633 [11MY]

COAST GUARD related term(s) Department of Homeland Security

Amendments

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA: anniversary (S. Res. 565), S7448, S7454 [11DE]

Articles and editorials

Bike Ferry Crew Recognized by Coast Guard for Heroic Rescue, S5573 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorizing, technical corrections (see H.R. 7316), H10269 [17DE] (see H.R. 7329), H10335 [19DE]

——— making continuing (see H.R. 7400), H10609 [2JA]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (see S. 3740), S7431 [11DE]

Armed Forces: expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (see S. 2457), S1243 [27FE]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4793), H403 [16JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4871), H603 [20JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a commission to enhance cultural competence and improve recruitment and outreach at U.S. Coast Guard Academy and modify process for congressional nominations for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 6905), H9089 [26SE]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3109), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6776), H8169 [12SE]

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: transfer Coast Guard property in Jupiter Island, FL, for inclusion (see H.R. 5245), H1507 [9MR] (see H.R. 5319), H1652 [15MR]

Joint Chiefs of Staff: provide for membership of the Commandant of the Coast Guard (see H.R. 4939), H901 [6FE]

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA: anniversary (see S. Res. 565), S4735 [28JN]

Oliver Hazard Perry (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 3096), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6171), H5362 [20JN]

Pacific Provider (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 7135), H9526 [14NO]

Safety: enhance maritime safety (see H.R. 6175), H5505 [21JN]

Ships and vessels: make technical corrections relative to Coast Guard and shipping authorities (see H.R. 5326), H1697 [19MR]

——— prescribe requirements to improve safety of amphibious passenger vessels by providing reserve buoyancy to ensure such vessels stay afloat in the event of flooding (see S. 3301), S5517 [31JY] (see H.R. 7256), H10102 [11DE]

Technology: establish Blue Technology center of expertise (see H.R. 6206), H5648 [25JN]

——— restrict implementation of rule requiring use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards until after submission of assessment of effectiveness of transportation security card program (see S. 3094), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 5729), H3884 [9MY]

Cost Estimates

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act (H.R. 5729): CBO, E965 [3JY]

Letters

Uniform and environmentally sound standards governing ships and vessel discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S.: several maritime organizations and businesses, S2232 [18AP]

Lists

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime staff, H9652 [27NO]

Ohio high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S2481 [26AP]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: authorizing, H9604–H9652 [27NO]

——— authorizing, technical corrections (H.R. 7329), H10515, H10516 [21DE]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4871), H596 [20JA]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (H.R. 2166), H687 [30JA]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): tribute to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime staff, H9652 [27NO]

Dept. of Defense: study feasibility and effect of extending TRICARE Prime to beneficiaries living in Puerto Rico, H4566 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR], H10092 [11DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE]

Escanaba (U.S.C.G.C.): anniversary of sinking, E1077 [26JY]

Henrico County, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E681 [18MY]

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: transfer Coast Guard property in Jupiter Island, FL, for inclusion, H9648 [27NO]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H3160 [12AP]

Miner, Joseph M.: Newport County, RI, Council of the Navy League Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England Officer of the Year award recipient, E211 [23FE]

National Ocean Policy: implementation funding, H4947–H4949 [7JN]

Port Angeles, WA: tribute to Port Angeles Maritime Festival, E804 [8JN]

Safety: enhance maritime safety, H7643–H7645 [25JY]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., H9648 [27NO]

——— increase presence in polar regions, H9694 [29NO]

——— prescribe requirements to improve safety of amphibious passenger vessels by providing reserve buoyancy to ensure such vessels stay afloat in the event of flooding (H.R. 7256), E1642 [11DE]

——— repeal certain restrictions on coastwise trade, H399–H401 [16JA]

Sparks, Robert: Coast Guard Meritorious Public Safety Medal recipient, E1001 [12JY]

Technology: establish Blue Technology center of expertise, H7643–H7645 [25JY]

——— restrict implementation of rule requiring use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards until after submission of assessment of effectiveness of transportation security card program (H.R. 5729), H5996, H5997 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: authorizing, S2191, S2194, S2197, S2225 [17AP], S2228, S2231–S2235, S2238–S2241, S2249–S2252 [18AP], S2309 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S6903–S6908 [13NO], S6937–S6940, S6942, S6949, S6956–S6958 [14NO], S6973–S7020, S7042 [15NO], S7129 [27NO]

——— authorizing (S. 1129), S802–S804 [8FE]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (S. 3740), S7435 [11DE]

Armed Forces: expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families, S4024 [19JN]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (S. 2457), S1247 [27FE]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S354 [19JA], S383, S387 [20JA], S396, S400, S408–S410, S414, S426 [21JA]

Branson, MO: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Table Rock Lake boat sinking, S5238–S5240 [24JY]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): nomination lists, S2834 [22MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S6941 [14NO], S7073–S7076 [26NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7377–S7379, S7382 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827, S7829 [19DE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S685–S688 [7FE]

Joseph Gerczak (U.S.C.G.C.): commissioning, S647 [6FE]

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA: anniversary (S. Res. 565), S7453 [11DE]

Ohio: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S2481 [26AP]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed, S5072 [18JY]

——— nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2915 [24MY], S8027, S8041 [22DE], S8052 [2JA]

Ray, Charles W.: nomination to be Coast Guard Vice Commandant, S2719 [16MY]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S2194, S2197, S2225 [17AP], S2228, S2231–S2235, S2238–S2241, S2249–S2252 [18AP], S2373 [24AP], S6903–S6906 [13NO], S6938–S6940 [14NO], S7042 [15NO]

Technology: restrict implementation of rule requiring use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards until after submission of assessment of effectiveness of transportation security card program (H.R. 5729), S5437 [26JY]

Reports

Vessel Incidental Discharge Act—Good for the Environment—Good for Business: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2234 [18AP]

Reports filed

Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6206) (H. Rept. 115–1020), H9509 [13NO]

Coast Guard Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2439 [25AP], S2834 [22MY], S4512 [27JN]

Coast Guard Transfer of Property in Jupiter Island, FL, for Inclusion in Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5319) (H. Rept. 115–1016), H9509 [13NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6776) (H. Rept. 115–948), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]

Maritime Safety Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6175) (H. Rept. 115–1019), H9509 [13NO]

Maritime Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 115–1015), H9509 [13NO]

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3094) (S. Rept. 115–305), S5107 [19JY]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5729) (H. Rept. 115–790), H5814 [27JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act, H5996 [10JY]

H.R. 7329, techical corrections to Coast Guard appropriations, H10515 [21DE]

S. 140, Coast Guard appropriations, S6973–S7019 [15NO], H9604–H9647 [27NO]

S. 2328, Pay Our Military Act, S349 [19JA]

S. Con. Res. 51, correct enrollment of S. 140, Coast Guard appropriations, S7060 [15NO], H9655 [27NO]

S. Res. 565, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, anniversary, S4745 [28JN], S7454 [11DE]

COAST GUARD BLUE TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF EXPERTISE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6206), H5648 [25JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6206) (H. Rept. 115–1020), H9509 [13NO]

COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see S. 2866), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (see H.R. 5787), H3975 [15MY]

Remarks in House

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), H9476–H9478, H9507 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), S7913, S7914, S7949 [19DE]

Reports filed

Strengthening Coastal Communities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5787) (H. Rept. 115–997), H9459 [30OC]

Texts of

H.R. 5787, Strengthening Coastal Communities Act, H9477 [13NO]

S. 2866, Coastal Texas Protection Act, S2726 [16MY]

COASTAL ENTERPRISES, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E499 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S2070 [11AP]

COASTAL IMPLEMENTATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2093), S5443 [30JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2242) (S. Rept. 115–347), S6924 [13NO]

COASTAL TEXAS PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2866), S2724 [16MY]

Texts of

S. 2866, provisions, S2726 [16MY]

COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (see S. 3146), S4512 [27JN]

Reauthorize (see S. 2472), S1286 [28FE]

Remarks in Senate

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (S. 3146), S4516 [27JN]

Texts of

S. 3146, Flood Prevention Act, S4516 [27JN]

COASTAL ZONES

Amendments

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6076, H6082, H6086, H6087, H6088, H6089, H6090, H6092, H6093, H6094, H6095 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6062 [11JY]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (S. 1425), S68, S69, S72 [8JA]

National Estuaries Week: designate (S. Res. 642), S6545 [4OC]

NOAA: update environmental sensitivity index maps for coastal areas of the Great Lakes (S. 1586), S6103 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Don’t Hurt Fisheries With Dangerous Legislation, H6086 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H4583 [22MY]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (see S. 3740), S7431 [11DE]

Budget: exempt State and county payments under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act from sequestration (see S. 2777), S2485 [26AP]

Cabezas de San Juan Lighthouse National Historic Landmark: designate (see H.R. 6883), H8884 [25SE]

Clean the Bay Day: support efforts and goals (see H. Res. 912), H4729 [24MY]

Climate: affirm U.S. commitment to a safe and healthy climate for future generations and solutions to restore the climate (see H. Con. Res. 137), H8884 [25SE]

Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see S. 2472), S1286 [28FE]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see S. 2866), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (see H.R. 4880), H629 [25JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (see S. 3360), S5759 [21AU]

Dept. of the Interior: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (see S. 2720), S2321 [19AP]

——— conduct a special resource study of portions of Los Angeles, CA, coastal area to evaluate alternatives for protecting coastal area resources (see H.R. 6750), H7941 [7SE]

——— extend moratorium on oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 5014), H1177 [14FE]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4770), H168 [11JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Mid-Atlantic States (see H.R. 6008), H4776 [5JN]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see S. 2292), S138 [10JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see S. 2298), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4774), H168 [11JA]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (see S. 3146), S4512 [27JN]

Ecology and environment: recognize ecological, economic, recreational, and national security importance of oceans and Great Lakes and codify science-based marine management decisionmaking to protect marine environments (see H.R. 6300), H5980 [29JN]

FEMA: carry out a pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see S. 2701), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5569), H3441 [18AP]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (see H. Res. 965), H5748 [26JN]

Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9090 [26SE]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (see H.R. 6666), H7750 [10AU]

Gateway National Seashore: rename portions as Senator James L. Buckley National Seashore (see H.R. 7125), H9525 [14NO]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 6763), H8107 [10SE]

Hurricanes: recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma (see S. Res. 652), S6304 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (see S. Res. 650), S6304 [25SE]

Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia: develop plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in south Florida (see S. 3374), S5931 [23AU]

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments (see H.R. 6270), H5974 [28JN]

National Center for Coastal Resilience: designate as a national center of excellence for research in coastal and recurrent flooding (see H. Res. 1182), H10336 [19DE]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Park Service: manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (see H.R. 6687), H7776 [28AU]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (see S. 3291), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6602), H7723 [26JY]

NOAA: establish a regulatory system for marine aquaculture in U.S. waters (see S. 3138), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6966), H9404 [28SE]

——— establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H5974 [28JN]

——— make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

——— promote continued use of James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area (see H.R. 6434), H6557 [18JY]

——— reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H7734 [31JY]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3757), S7586 [13DE]

Renewable energy: establish an offshore wind career training grant program (see H.R. 5291), H1608 [14MR]

Research: require research in coastal sustainability and resilience to ensure continued Federal implementation and advancement of coastal resiliency efforts (see H.R. 6288), H5974 [28JN]

Ships and vessels: make technical corrections relative to Coast Guard and shipping authorities (see H.R. 5326), H1697 [19MR]

Taxation: provide tax relief to small businesses in areas affected by toxic algal blooms (see S. 3206), S4950 [12JY]

——— require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3756), S7586 [13DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (see H.R. 5787), H3975 [15MY]

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 929), H5021 [8JN]

Letters

Emergency Federal assistance to address harmful algal blooms in Florida: Senator Nelson, S4833 [9JY]

Limit exemptions to rebuilding timelines for overfished fish stocks: National Coalition for Fishing Communities, H6089 [11JY]

Response to Wall Street Journal editorial on the impact of climate change on rising sea levels: Andrea L. Dutton, University of Florida and Michael E. Mann, Pennsylvania State University, S5261 [24JY]

——— David Darlow, S5262 [24JY]

——— Kristina Dahl, Union of Concerned Scientists, S5261 [24JY]

——— Senator Whitehouse, S5261 [24JY]

——— Wendy Fleischer, S5262 [24JY]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Christopher Brown, Seafood Harvesters of America (organization), H6085 [11JY]

——— Eric Brazer, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance, H6084 [11JY]

——— Glen Brooks, Gulf Fishermen’s Association, H6084 [11JY]

——— several fishing industry organizations, H6085 [11JY]

Lists

Letters of support for H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076 [11JY]

Motions

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6097 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Acadia National Park: clarify boundary (H.R. 4266), H1518–H1520 [13MR]

Climate: effects of climate change, H6567 [19JY]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, H4147 [17MY]

Corps of Engineers: ensure timely payback of advanced funds paid toward the Federal share of flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects by non-Federal interests, H4820 [6JN]

——— expedite flood and storm damage reduction studies to reduce the risk of damage from future floods and hurricanes in the Houston and coastal Texas areas, H4836, H4837 [6JN]

——— expedite study of Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts, H4838 [6JN]

——— post-disaster watershed assessment studies funding, H4952, H4953 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 4770), H491 [18JA], H3381 [17AP], H3561 [25AP]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (H.R. 2272), H485 [18JA]

——— prohibit funding to redirect Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act allocated funds, H6511 [18JY]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Mid-Atlantic States (H.R. 6008), H4763 [5JN]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (H.R. 2002), H29 [9JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (H.R. 4774), H485 [18JA]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, H27 [9JA], H127 [10JA], H484 [18JA]

——— proposal to charge a fee for States that oppose offshore drilling, H5162 [14JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events, H10423 [20DE]

EPA: Southern New England Estuaries Program funding, H6453 [17JY]

Fish and fishing: create a fishing industry-based pilot research trawl survey for New England Fishery Management Council and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, H6086, H6087 [11JY]

——— limit exemptions to rebuilding timelines for overfished fish stocks, H6088, H6089 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6051, H6069–H6098 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6057–H6064 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), motion to recommit, H6097 [11JY]

——— stock assessments funding, H6060 [11JY]

GAO: include trough bars, coastal wetlands, and barrier reefs in study on feasibility of natural features projects for Corps of Engineers flood risk management, hurricane, storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration projects, H4819, H4820 [6JN]

——— report to Congress on management of red snapper species in Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic Ocean, H6091 [11JY]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (H.R. 6666), H9487, H9488 [13NO], H9522 [14NO]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]

Hydrographic Services Improvement Act: reauthorize (H.R. 221), H5590, H5591 [25JN]

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments (H.R. 6270), E1268 [20SE]

National Estuaries Week: observance, E1268 [20SE]

National Park Service: manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (H.R. 6687), H8856–H8858 [25SE]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), H10302, H10303 [19DE]

NOAA: conduct a study on all fees charged to the lobster industry, H6092, H6093 [11JY]

——— lift ban on striped bass fishing in the Block Island transit zone between Montauk, NY and Block Island, RI, H6093, H6094 [11JY]

——— reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (H.R. 6645), E1268 [20SE]

——— use funds collected from penalties and fines to enforce and monitor implementation of the Northeast multispecies fishery management plan, H6094, H6095 [11JY]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Refugio/Plains pipeline oil spill, H4234 [18MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), H9476–H9478, H9507 [13NO]

World Oceans Day: observance (H. Res. 929), H4984, H5004 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (S. 3740), S7435 [11DE]

Climate: effects of climate change, S7307 [5DE], S7420 [11DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1669, S1673, S1676 [13MR], S1715 [14MR]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, S125 [10JA]

——— impact of climate change on national security, S5055 [18JY]

——— impact of climate change on oxygen levels in oceans, S494 [24JA]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1668, S1671, S1673, S1675, S1681 [13MR], S2988 [5JN], S3275 [7JN], S5260 [24JY], S7344, S7345 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on the economy, S3748–S3750 [12JN], S5823 [22AU]

——— impact of climate change on warming ocean waters, S6950 [14NO]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (S. 1395), S471 [23JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (S. 3360), S5761 [21AU]

Dept. of the Interior: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (S. 2720), S2324 [19AP]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, S231 [17JA]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (S. 999), S1677 [13MR]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida, S5602 [15AU]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (S. 2292), S139–S141 [10JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (S. 2298), S494 [24JA]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S8 [3JA], S36 [4JA], S151 [11JA], S231 [17JA], S494 [24JA], S627, S631–S638, S646 [6FE], S700 [7FE], S1672 [13MR]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (S. 3146), S4516 [27JN]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (S. 1057), S4832 [9JY]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, S5803 [22AU], S5887 [23AU]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma (S. Res. 652), S6311 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (S. Res. 650), S6311 [25SE]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (S. 1425), S69, S72 [8JA]

National Estuaries Week: designate (S. Res. 642), S6545 [4OC]

National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund: funding, S2030 [10AP]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), S8025 [22DE]

NOAA: update environmental sensitivity index maps for coastal areas of the Great Lakes (S. 1586), S6103 [6SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of energy policies, S125 [10JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), S7913, S7914, S7949 [19DE]

Reports filed

Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2102), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2102) (S. Rept. 115–319), S5618 [15AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4266) (H. Rept. 115–526), H628 [25JA]

COASTAL Implementation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2242) (S. Rept. 115–347), S6924 [13NO]

Consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 965) (H. Rept. 115–786), H5748 [26JN]

Grant States and Local Governments Easements and Rights-of-Way Within Gateway National Recreation Area for Control and Prevention of Flooding and Shoreline Erosion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6666) (H. Rept. 115–995), H9442 [23OC]

Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 221) (H. Rept. 115–736), H5092 [12JN]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 237) (H. Rept. 115–1038), H9573 [20NO]

Maritime Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 115–1015), H9509 [13NO]

National Park Service Management of Point Reyes National Seashore With the Intent To Maintain Working Dairies and Ranches on Agricultural Property: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6687) (H. Rept. 115–968), H8882 [25SE]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6602) (H. Rept. 115–1061), H9762 [3DE]

NOAA Continued Use of James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area Promotion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6434) (H. Rept. 115–1006), H9462 [2NO]

Regionally Empowered Decision-Making for Snapper, Noting the Angling Public and the Preservation of an Exceptional Resource (RED SNAPPER) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3588) (H. Rept. 115–1047), H9666 [27NO]

Streamlining Environmental Approvals (SEA) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3133) (H. Rept. 115–1030), H9567 [16NO]

Strengthening Coastal Communities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5787) (H. Rept. 115–997), H9459 [30OC]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 115–758), H5283 [19JN]

Strengthening the Economy With Critical Untapped Resources To Expand (SECURE) American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4239) (H. Rept. 115–1000), H9462 [2NO]

Rulings of the Chair

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), H10303 [19DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 965, consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6057 [11JY]

H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076–H6082 [11JY]

H.R. 221, Hydrographic Services Improvement Act reauthorization, H5590 [25JN]

H.R. 4266, Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act, H1518 [13MR]

H.R. 5787, Strengthening Coastal Communities Act, H9477 [13NO]

H.R. 6602, New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route reauthorization, H10302 [19DE]

H.R. 6666, grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion, H9487 [13NO]

H.R. 6687, National Park Service management of Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property, H8857 [25SE]

S. 1395, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware boundaries revision, S471 [23JA]

S. 1425, Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act, S69–S75 [8JA]

S. 2701, Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act, S2263 [18AP]

S. 2866, Coastal Texas Protection Act, S2726 [16MY]

S. 3146, Flood Prevention Act, S4516 [27JN]

S. 3360, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act, S5761 [21AU]

S. Res. 642, National Estuaries Week, S6236 [18SE], S6545 [4OC]

S. Res. 650, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, S6308 [25SE]

S. Res. 652, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, S6309 [25SE]

COATES, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1206 [5SE]

COBB, ALAN E.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2439 [25AP]

COBB, GAIL SMITH

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10112 [12DE]

COBB, HENRY H., III (NUBBIN)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9772 [10DE]

COBB, TY

Remarks in House

Royston, GA: anniversary of Ty Cobb Museum, H7162 [25JY]

COBB COUNTY, GA

Remarks in House

Cobb Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Leadership Cobb Class of 2018, E312 [14MR]

COBERLY, LANE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4687 [27JN]

COBLE, HOWARD (a former Representative from North Carolina)

Bills and resolutions relative to

J. Howard Coble Post Office Building, Greensboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 5187), H1441 [6MR]

COBURN, STAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E188 [14FE]

COCHENOUR, LES AND JODY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E334 [19MR]

COCHISE COUNTY, AZ

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court of Arizona, County of Cochise, H5984 [3JY]

COCHITI PUEBLO, NM

Remarks in House

New Mexico: tribute to Pueblo Pottery Mug project artist participants, E1422 [16OC]

COCHRAN, LADELLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1068 [25JY]

COCHRAN, LINDA BROWN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1365 [5OC]

COCHRAN, THAD (a former Senator from Mississippi)

Resignations

Senator, S1993 [9AP]

COCHRAN, THAD (a Senator from Mississippi)

Amendments

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

EPA: provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S705 [7FE]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1579 [8MR]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 1774), S139 [10JA]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (see S. Res. 424), S1736 [14MR]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Read Across America Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S1316 [1MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: transfer certain National Forest System land in Mississippi to the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance (see S. 2558), S1765 [15MR]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 33), S441 [22JA]

Proclamations

Tribal Proclamation in Recognition and Appreciation of the Honorable Thad Cochran: Phyllis J. Anderson, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, S1893 [22MR]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, S435 [22JA], S816 [8FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S816 [8FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S435 [22JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), unanimous-consent request, S435 [22JA]

Intelligence services: authority to spend certain ballistic missile defense funds relative to congressional oversight, S435 [22JA]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S1898 [22MR]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S1333 [5MR], S1343 [6MR], S1881 [21MR], S1886, S1892–S1899, S1939–S1941 [22MR]

Reports filed

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2018: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–219), S1946 [22MR]

Tributes

Mosher, Reed L., S1160• [15FE]

COCKBURN, EMMA

Remarks in House

Iowa: Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E773 [5JN]

COCKERTON, GEORGE M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E873 [20JN]

COCOA BEACH, FL

Remarks in House

National Kidney Foundation: tribute to ‘‘Footprints in the Sand’’ Cocoa Beach Kidney Walk, E591 [7MY]

COCONINO COUNTY, AZ

Bills and resolutions

Flagstaff, AZ: remove Federal reversion interest in certain non-Federal land owned by Win Oil Co., Inc., to unencumber the title and allow for economic development (see H.R. 7244), H9820 [10DE]

Remarks in House

Wildfires: commend first responders, community leaders, and public safety officials for efforts in response to Tinder Fire in Arizona, H3984 [16MY]

COCONUT CREEK, FL

Remarks in Senate

Freeman, Tammy: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1945 [22MR]

COCROFT, ROBERT A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1282 [24SE]

CODDETT, ANDREA

Remarks in House

Luther V. Garrison, Sr., Masonic Foundation Inc.: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1740 [31DE]

CODELL, J. HAGAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E732 [24MY]

CODIFYING USEFUL REGULATORY DEFINITIONS (CURD) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (S. 2322): consideration (see H. Res. 1185), H10586 [21DE]

Letters

Provisions: Jean Halloran, Charlotte Vallaeys, and William Wallace, Consumer Reports (organization), H10426 [20DE]

——— Jessica Almy and Kenneth Forsberg, Good Food Institute, H10427 [20DE]

——— Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest, H10426 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 2322), H10425–H10427 [20DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of S. 2322, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1185) (H. Rept. 115–1103), H10586 [21DE]

Texts of

S. 2322, provisions, H10425 [20DE]

CODING OPPORTUNITIES AND DEVELOPMENT FOR EQUITABLE STUDENTS (HIGH SCHOOL CODES) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6334), H6111 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3122), S5477 [31JY], S5910 [23AU]

CODY, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Doylestown, PA: tribute to Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, H6270 [17JY]

CODY, KIERAN

Remarks in House

Doylestown, PA: tribute to Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, H6270 [17JY]

CODY, RICHARD A.

Appointments

National Commission on Military Aviation Safety, S6929 [13NO]

CODY FAMILY

Remarks in House

Colorado Malting Co.: anniversary, E1296 [25SE]

COFFEE, ANGIE

Remarks in House

East Bay Leadership Council: Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1721 [20DE]

COFFIN, MARY

Remarks in House

Business Record (publication): Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]

COFFMAN, MIKE (a Representative from Colorado)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4567 [22MY], H4710 [24MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8742 [24SE]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H7735 [31JY]

Armenia: call on the President to work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations based on their common interests and U.S. security interests in the region (see H. Res. 573), H3453 [23AP]

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 697), H1076 [8FE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H1076 [8FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H4736 [29MY]

China: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see H. Res. 434), H7777 [28AU]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5233), H1755 [21MR]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 4311), H584 [19JA]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4924), H903 [6FE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: provide procedures for guidance issued (see H.R. 5534), H5581 [22JN]

——— replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H9439 [19OC]

Crime: prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4655), H1544 [13MR]

Dept. of Defense: ensure appropriations bills are considered only as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 813), H3095 [10AP]

——— provide for an independent assessment in order to update the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program (see H.R. 3694), H1267 [26FE]

Dept. of Education: update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see H.R. 2434), H3052 [29MR]

Dept. of Energy: reauthorize Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 3681), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of HHS: require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H7824 [4SE]

——— require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms (see H.R. 4122), H3060 [5AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: apply certain annuity benefits to Federal Protective Service law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6051), H9439 [19OC]

Dept. of HUD: provide for greater transparency in the HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) for homeless veterans (see H.R. 7022), H9414 [2OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H1179 [14FE]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1544 [13MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5505), H3783 [7MY]

Dept. of Labor: enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector (see H.R. 3174), H1477 [7MR]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7825 [4SE]

——— maintain annual base funding for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins fish recovery programs and require a report on implementation of those programs (see H.R. 4465), H584 [19JA]

——— report on amounts and sources of greenhouse gas pollution from fossil fuel development on public lands and amounts of energy produced by renewable energy projects on public lands (see H.R. 4126), H7748 [7AU]

Dept. of Transportation: improve contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses for authorized highway and transit projects (see H.R. 4319), H678 [29JA]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3453 [23AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a demonstration program to provide expanded access to medical services through partnerships between departmental medical centers and federally qualified health centers (see H.R. 5047), H1212 [15FE]

——— carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 2225), H1543 [13MR]

——— carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H6112 [11JY]

——— carry out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at departmental medical centers (see H.R. 5830), H3977 [15MY]

——— conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (see H.R. 6418), H8728 [13SE]

——— conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3397 [17AP]

——— ensure repayment of misused benefits of veterans with fiduciaries and establish an appeals process for determinations of veterans’ mental capacity (see H.R. 105), H5977 [28JN]

——— ensure that certain medical centers have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances medications (see H.R. 6848), H8737 [20SE]

——— establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for Veterans Legacy Program (see H.R. 6420), H8728 [13SE]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]

——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (see H.R. 5938), H6112 [11JY]

——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (see H.R. 7144), H9567 [16NO]

——— improve provision of health care for women veterans (see H.R. 5966), H4728 [24MY]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 5538), H6112 [11JY]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (see H.R. 5215), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide documents on oversight of Electronic Health Record Modernization Program to ensure medical records are available electronically and are easily transferrable between medical facilities (see H.R. 4245), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide for certain reporting requirements relative to medical care for women veterans provided by departmental and non-departmental medical providers (see H.R. 4334), H1076 [8FE]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H7943 [7SE]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5507 [21JN]

——— update handbook on planning and activating community-based outpatient clinics to improve leasing projects and provide training on use of such handbook (see H.R. 6867), H8883 [25SE]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (see H.R. 5242), H3053 [29MR]

——— develop and implement national standards and best practices for school resource officers (see H.R. 5243), H3053 [29MR]

Deputy Sheriff Derek Geer Post Office Building, Grand Junction, CO: designate (see H.R. 6217), H7156 [24JY]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H5201 [14JN]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H4777 [5JN]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H9421 [5OC]

——— require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H9449 [26OC]

FCC: require U.S.-based foreign media outlets to submit semiannual reports (see H.R. 5354), H3211 [12AP]

Federal agencies and departments: require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1339), H6041 [10JY]

Foreign policy: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1508 [9MR]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H6042 [10JY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H6111 [11JY]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H5817 [27JN]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see H. Res. 349), H8887 [25SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H7943 [7SE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H1221 [20FE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H6041 [10JY]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H903 [6FE]

House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]

——— prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H8739 [20SE]

Immigration: amend the H-2B nonimmigrant visa program (see H.R. 2004), H18 [8JA]

——— permit certain E–2 nonimmigrant investors to adjust status to lawful permanent resident (see H.R. 3265), H1544 [13MR]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H3743 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H1544 [13MR]

——— reform, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 760), H2043 [22MR]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H1127 [13FE]

Information technology: preempt State and local encryption laws to ensure a uniform, national policy for the interstate issue of encryption technology (see H.R. 6044), H7751 [10AU]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H678 [29JA]

Interstate commerce: prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions against persons whose only role with regard to a product is as a lawful seller of the product (see H.R. 1118), H3050 [26MR]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H7157 [24JY]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7782 [31AU]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see H. Res. 675), H19 [8JA]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H3707 [26AP]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1699 [19MR]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., commend contributions to international community, encourage continued foreign assistance programs, and provide best wishes for successful Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 707), H1227 [23FE]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H5363 [20JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 502), H6650 [23JY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9439 [19OC]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H7157 [24JY]

Medicare: count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1421), H3096 [10AP]

——— cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 3032), H3783 [7MY]

——— cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H6175 [12JY]

——— establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see H.R. 4133), H6264 [16JY]

——— expand and revise classification of and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 750), H4777 [5JN]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H8107 [10SE]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H5817 [27JN]

——— provide for coverage of rural emergency medical center services (see H.R. 5678), H6042 [10JY]

——— provide for payments for certain rural health clinic and federally qualified health center services furnished to hospice patients (see H.R. 1828), H4694 [23MY]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H18 [8JA]

——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H83 [9JA]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of offical funds for airline accommodations for Members and other officers and employees of the legislative branch which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 5232), H9425 [9OC]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 6636), H8728 [13SE]

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4638), H3097 [10AP]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H1075 [8FE]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 977), H5976 [28JN]

NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H5022 [8JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H5201 [14JN]

——— streamline the employer reporting process and strengthen eligibility verification process for premium assistance tax credit and cost-sharing subsidies (see H.R. 3919), H7732 [27JY]

Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., Post Office Building, Frisco, CO: designate (see H.R. 6831), H8731 [17SE]

Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 1295), H1335 [27FE]

——— improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (see H.R. 2259), H82 [9JA]

Pensions: adjust single-employer benefit plan premiums (see H.R. 3596), H3707 [26AP]

Political campaigns: require each authorized committee or leadership political action committee of a candidate for Federal office to disburse all funds which remain unexpended after the date of the election (see H.R. 5409), H5201 [14JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H8172 [12SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8887 [25SE]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (see H.R. 3400), H5225 [15JN]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): call for return to the U.S. Navy by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 894), H4778 [5JN]

Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office, Montrose, CO: designate (see H.R. 6216), H7156 [24JY]

Small business: provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (see H.R. 4754), H1227 [23FE]

Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 2651), H5094 [12JN]

——— recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H584 [19JA]

Taxation: encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H3097 [10AP]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote seller and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see H.R. 6824), H9463 [2NO]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1201), H6041 [10JY]

——— provide for distributions from 529 plans to pay certain early education expenses (see H.R. 7021), H9414 [2OC]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H1477 [7MR]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 2946), H5977 [28JN]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H5977 [28JN]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H8887 [25SE]

Veterans: extend authorities relating to homeless veterans (see H.R. 4898), H5977 [28JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3575 [25AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6796), H8724 [13SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 6263), H7754 [14AU]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death and survivor benefits during a Government shutdown (see H.J. Res. 127), H582 [19JA]

Dept. of Education: provide deferment to certain Federal student loan borrowers who are accruing aeronautical experience required for airline transport pilot certification (see H.R. 6926), H9149 [27SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries (see H.R. 6696), H7824 [4SE]

——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H7919 [6SE]

——— terminate granting of temporary protected status to aliens and provide for adjustment of status for former temporary protected status holders (see H.R. 4750), H131 [10JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H1475 [7MR]

Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office, Brighton, CO: designate (see H.R. 5792), H3975 [15MY]

Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building, Highlands Ranch, CO: designate (see H.R. 5791), H3975 [15MY]

FCC: provide for Internet openness requirements for broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 6393), H6462 [17JY]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see H.R. 6794), H8724 [13SE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: certify U.S. trade agreements include strong and enforceable provisions on labor and environmental standards (see H.R. 7064), H9435 [16OC]

Russia: require a report on designation as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 6573), H7722 [26JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death and survivor benefits during a Government shutdown (H.J. Res. 127), H583 [19JA]

Dept. of Education: provide deferment to certain Federal student loan borrowers who are accruing aeronautical experience required for airline transport pilot certification (H.R. 6926), H9151 [27SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries (H.R. 6696), H7824 [4SE]

——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (H.R. 6713), H7920 [6SE]

——— terminate granting of temporary protected status to aliens and provide for adjustment of status for former temporary protected status holders (H.R. 4750), H132 [10JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (H.R. 5191), H1476 [7MR]

Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office, Brighton, CO: designate (H.R. 5792), H3977 [15MY]

Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building, Highlands Ranch, CO: designate (H.R. 5791), H3977 [15MY]

FCC: provide for Internet openness requirements for broadband Internet access service providers (H.R. 6393), H6463 [17JY]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (H.R. 6794), H8726 [13SE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: certify U.S. trade agreements include strong and enforceable provisions on labor and environmental standards (H.R. 7064), H9436 [16OC]

Russia: require a report on designation as a state sponsor of terrorism (H.R. 6573), H7726 [26JY]

Lists

Highland Ranch, CO, Denver Chinese School principals, E62• [18JA]

Remarks

Aurora, CO: anniversary of Aurora Interfaith Community Services, E1504• [9NO]

——— anniversary of BLR Elder Care, E1265• [17SE]

——— anniversary of Colorado Freedom Memorial, E741• [25MY]

——— anniversary of St. Mary’s Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, E1332• [28SE]

——— groundbreaking for Stephen D. Hogan Parkway, E899• [22JN]

——— installation of 7/20 Memorial in memory of victims of movie theater shootings, H7709 [26JY], E1039• [19JY]

——— tribute to Asian Pacific Development Center, E1542• [20NO]

——— tribute to Comitis Crisis Center, E1498• [6NO]

——— tribute to Global Fest, E1066• [25JY]

——— tribute to Grandview High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, H1683 [19MR], H1752 [21MR]

Colorado: tribute to 6th Congressional District summer interns, E1046• [23JY]

Denver, CO: tribute to Taste of Ethiopia festival, E1062• [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4372 [22MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7707• [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), H5134, H5138 [13JN]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (H.R. 4635), H5138 [13JN]

Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (organization): tribute, E1614• [6DE]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3072 [10AP], H9396 [28SE]

Highland Ranch, CO: anniversary of Denver Chinese School, E62• [18JA]

Highlands Ranch, CO: tribute to Great Wall Chinese Academy, E1612• [6DE]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, E1502• [9NO], E1656• [12DE]

Hougen, Kevin: Denver Business Journal Most Admired Chief/Executive Officer award recipient, E1555• [27NO]

Jenson, Susan: Bonfils Stanton Foundation Arts and Society Award recipient, E1614• [6DE]

Mallory, Allyson: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E582• [3MY]

Mexico: independence anniversary, E1224• [7SE]

Robinson, Dick: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter Distinction Award recipient, E1387• [9OC]

Ryan, Tamara: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E584• [3MY]

Sister Cities International (organization): tribute to annual conference, E1072• [25JY]

Smethills, Diane: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E583• [3MY]

Votes: position on missed, H4670• [23MY], H10532• [21DE]

Tributes

Al Hussein, Zeid Ra’ad, H9396 [28SE]

Bailey, Mariel, E512• [23AP]

Buss, Melissa, E512• [23AP]

Denker, Stephen, E684• [18MY]

Engel, John, E512• [23AP]

Germano, Libby, E1556• [27NO]

Gifford, Kenna, E1556• [27NO]

Hogan, Stephen D., H4150 [17MY], E687• [18MY]

Huiliang Liu, E1609• [6DE]

Ikard, John, E688• [18MY]

Kozak, Ethan, E512• [23AP]

Krueger, Daniel W., E463• [13AP]

Leprino, Mike A., E1261• [17SE]

Molla, Aberra, E1177• [24AU]

Shannon-Banister, Barbara, E1605• [6DE]

Simos, Nicole, E1556• [27NO]

Stith, Randy, H3588 [26AP]

Wagner, John, E1001• [12JY]

COFIELD, WAYNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E116 [30JA]

COHEN, BARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1401 [12OC]

COHEN, DENISE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H897 [6FE]

COHEN, DONALD R.

Appointments

Commission on Social Impact Partnerships, S4845 [9JY], S5112 [19JY]

COHEN, ELLIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1515 [13NO]

COHEN, JONATHAN R.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination To Be U.N. U.S. Deputy Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

COHEN, LUKE

Addresses

Bar Mitzvah, E946 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E945 [28JN]

COHEN, MICHAEL

Bills and resolutions

Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (see H. Res. 928), H5021 [8JN]

Remarks in House

Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (H. Res. 928), H6028 [10JY]

FBI: seizure of information from President Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, H3089–H3091 [10AP], H3099, H3139 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], H3969 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: guilty plea in Federal court for tax fraud and campaign finance violations while serving as President Trump’s personal attorney, S5806 [22AU]

FBI: seizure of information from President Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, S2024 [10AP]

Republican Party: failure of congressional leadership to condemn President Trump relative to felony convictions of former political and legal associates, S5872 [23AU]

Reports filed

Request the President and Direct Attorney General Sessions To Transmit to the House of Representatives Certain Documents Relative to Use of Pardon Power: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 928) (H. Rept. 115–797), H5973 [28JN], H7771 [24AU]

COHEN, RACHEL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5437 [26JY]

COHEN, SANDER B.

Remarks in Senate

Maryland: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2770 [17MY], S2887 [23MY]

COHEN, SHELDON S.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6053 [6SE]

COHEN, SHERYL

Letters

Dept. of Education programs funding, H4879 [7JN]

COHEN, STEVE (a Representative from Tennessee)

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4930, H4972 [7JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3660 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3660 [26AP]

Articles and editorials

Senate I Led Put Country Over Party. This One Must Do the Same for Robert Mueller, Bill Frist, Washington (DC) Post, E1024• [17JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abzug, Bella S.: tribute (see H. Res. 807), H3046 [23MR]

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H738 [2FE]

African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving, their heroic military sacrifices, their patriotism, and the need to eliminate health and benefit disparities of minority veterans (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1127 [13FE]

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3316 [13AP]

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (see H. Res. 1166), H9758 [30NO]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1141), H9467 [6NO]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H555 [18JA]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H8172 [12SE]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H555 [18JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (see H.R. 4874), H624 [22JA]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H3316 [13AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9463 [2NO] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8887 [25SE]

Arts and humanities: support development of arts businesses, jobs, and growth of creative economy (see H.R. 1649), H1609 [14MR]

ATF: repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws (see H.R. 5271), H3211 [12AP]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H3576 [25AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 722), H976 [7FE]

BLM: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 2044), H9821 [10DE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

Capitol Police: tribute to role in securing the U.S. Capitol complex and protecting Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public (see H. Con. Res. 64), H9463 [2NO]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H5286 [19JN]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H5095 [12JN]

——— support infant nutrition through improved breastfeeding practices (see H. Res. 1032), H7687 [25JY]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see H.R. 7123), H9821 [10DE]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see H.R. 1272), H7688 [25JY]

——— prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 2095), H3210 [12AP]

——— restore right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact (see H.R. 2486), H4139 [16MY]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H1268 [26FE]

——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9744 [29NO]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7871 [5SE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H7156 [24JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H2043 [22MR]

Copyrights: establish an alternative dispute resolution program for copyright small claims (see H.R. 3945), H3064 [9AP]

——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H603 [20JA]

Corps of Engineers: making supplemental appropriations for flood control and storm damage reduction projects in areas affected by flooding in Houston, TX (see H.R. 121), H9510 [13NO]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8733 [17SE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8171 [12SE]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H9463 [2NO]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H8728 [13SE]

Crime: prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see H.R. 6358), H6651 [23JY]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1442 [6MR]

——— provide Federal penalties for assault against journalists (see H.R. 4935), H783 [5FE]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H6589 [19JY]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

——— train individuals in effective and evidence-based de-escalation techniques to ensure individuals have skills to resolve conflicts, manage anger, and control implicit bias without use of force (see H.R. 7142), H9567 [16NO]

Cuba: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 2966), H3507 [24AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H8732 [17SE]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— promote and enhance urban agricultural production and agricultural research in urban areas (see H.R. 3699), H1342 [1MR]

——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1342 [1MR]

——— reauthorize Farm to School Program (see H.R. 3687), H9758 [30NO]

Dept. of Commerce: prepare and submit reports to Congress on role of telecommunications in hate crimes (see H.R. 4527), H1502 [8MR]

——— transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see H.R. 6840), H9425 [9OC]

——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see H.R. 4980), H1074 [8FE]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H4777 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8107 [10SE]

——— allow students convicted of marijuana possession to retain financial aid eligibility if they complete a drug rehabilitation program and pass two unannounced drug tests (see H.R. 3252), H1502 [8MR]

——— authorize borrowers of Federal Direct Loan Program loans to modify interest rate to be equal to interest rate at time of modification (see H.R. 1614), H3316 [13AP]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7732 [27JY]

——— improve the Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program (see H.R. 1123), H1507 [9MR]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 1474), H3096 [10AP] (see H.R. 5460), H3343 [16AP]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (see H.R. 4001), H3397 [17AP]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— reinstate year-round access to Pell Grants (see H.R. 813), H9463 [2NO]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

——— require institutions of higher education to disclose concealed carry or open carry policies for firearms (see H.R. 1079), H1267 [26FE]

——— require institutions of higher education to have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response (see H.R. 3734), H9526 [14NO]

Dept. of Energy: provide loans and grants for solar installations in low-income and underserved areas (see H.R. 2447), H9511 [13NO]

Dept. of HHS: amend laws relative to designation of general surgery shortage areas (see H.R. 2906), H7824 [4SE]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (see H.R. 2574), H9467 [6NO]

——— enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H629 [25JA]

——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H9511 [13NO]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H3575 [25AP]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 2999), H9463 [2NO]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]

——— provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research (see H.R. 7063), H9449 [26OC]

——— provide for participation of pediatric subspecialists in the National Health Service Corps (see H.R. 3767), H3148 [11AP]

——— provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see H.R. 3602), H9431 [12OC]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (see H.R. 6615), H9821 [10DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H3507 [24AP]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H5153 [13JN]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H3929 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a veterans visa program to permit veterans who have been removed from the U.S. to return as immigrants (see H.R. 1405), H9425 [9OC]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H9416 [2OC]

——— use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H8739 [20SE]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H4210 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 4057), H9668 [27NO]

——— condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— establish a ‘‘Good Neighbor’’ code of conduct for federally licensed firearms dealers (see H.R. 2784), H1336 [27FE]

——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H83 [9JA]

——— improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 2049), H6042 [10JY]

——— incentivize State reporting systems that allow submittal of information by mental health professionals on individuals deemed dangerous relative to firearms possession (see H.R. 4344), H1336 [27FE]

——— make grants to implement statutes and policies to issue firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 6629), H7724 [26JY]

——— prohibit use of amounts from Asset Forfeiture Fund for DEA Domestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Program (see H.R. 4816), H9574 [20NO]

——— provide funding for Violent Crime Reduction Partnerships in the most violent communities (see H.R. 3013), H1267 [26FE]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1478 [7MR]

——— provide notification to relevant law enforcement agencies if a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System determines that a person may not receive a firearm (see H.R. 4343), H1336 [27FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (see H.R. 4221), H555 [18JA]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H3395 [17AP]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3146 [11AP]

——— require States to submit an annual report on the number of individuals who represented themselves in court in criminal matters or juvenile delinquency matters (see H.R. 1517), H9463 [2NO]

——— study whether an individual’s history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting (see H.R. 4290), H1374 [5MR]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H5153 [13JN]

——— prohibit certain practices by employers relative to restrictions on discussion of employees’ and prospective employees’ salary and benefit history (see H.R. 2418), H3210 [12AP]

——— provide a partial exemption to disabled veterans from Family and Medical Leave Act eligibility requirements (see H.R. 1827), H9463 [2NO]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (see H.R. 6197), H8172 [12SE]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5817 [27JN]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on instances of sexual assault in refugee camps (see H.R. 4950), H901 [6FE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of Fort Pillow Historic State Park in Henning, TN (see H.R. 5209), H9668 [27NO]

——— conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (see H.R. 2001), H9526 [14NO]

——— expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 159), H8739 [20SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish State and multistate infrastructure banks to provide loans for repair, construction, renovation, or improvement of educational facilities (see H.R. 5318), H8108 [10SE]

——— pay rewards to help identify and recover stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and proceeds of such corruption hidden behind complex financial structures in the U.S. and abroad (see H.R. 5101), H1332 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H7728 [26JY]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

——— require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement national employer notification service (see H.R. 6518), H7686 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3397 [17AP]

——— eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (see H.R. 5452), H5153 [13JN]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H975 [7FE]

——— furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 4556), H3097 [10AP]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H8172 [12SE]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5201 [14JN]

——— allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]

——— improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H1227 [23FE]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]

——— provide for the taxation and regulation of marijuana products (see H.R. 1823), H4777 [5JN]

——— provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law governing marijuana (see H.R. 2528), H4733 [25MY]

——— reduce gap between Federal and State marijuana policy (see H.R. 1824), H4777 [5JN]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H3575 [25AP]

EEOC: require employers to report number of settlements for employees with claims of discrimination on the basis of sex, including verbal and physical sexual harassment (see H.R. 4729), H3936 [11MY]

Elder Justice Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2639), H9526 [14NO]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and establishment of a mandatory public financing system for Federal elections (see H.J. Res. 126), H582 [19JA]

——— prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see H.R. 6607), H7735 [31JY]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1653 [15MR]

——— require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see H.R. 6449), H6588 [19JY]

Employment: prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (see H.R. 5632), H6559 [18JY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— cancel registration of all uses of organophosphate pesticides (see H.R. 6631), H8887 [25SE]

——— eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources and include hydrogen sulfide in the list of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 2059), H9511 [13NO]

——— reduce human exposure to asbestos (see H.R. 5114), H1333 [27FE]

——— regulate wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (see H.R. 2000), H9463 [2NO]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (see H. Res. 928), H5750 [26JN]

——— require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

FAA: establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

——— promulgate regulations to prohibit storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes (see H.R. 5315), H1651 [15MR]

Fair Labor Standards Act: align certain provisions with Federal disability laws and policies intended to remove societal and institutional barriers to employment opportunities for people with disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H5581 [22JN]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H584 [19JA]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see H.R. 1560), H9463 [2NO]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see H.R. 5573), H3441 [18AP]

——— require broadband Internet access providers to be subject to rule on protecting privacy of customers of broadband and other telecommunications services (see H.R. 3175), H3060 [5AP]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 2212), H1075 [8FE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit any Federal payment for lodging, events, food, or other travel expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President, Vice President, or Cabinet members (see H.R. 5304), H1651 [15MR]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H3316 [13AP]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

——— remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (see H.R. 6589), H9526 [14NO]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H1179 [14FE]

FEMA: amend certain policies relative to entities that receive Federal funds to assist animals impacted by disasters (see H.R. 6131), H6112 [11JY]

——— establish a contractor review process for vendors seeking disaster response contracts (see H.R. 4995), H1217 [16FE]

——— reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H7157 [24JY]

——— reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

Firearms: address problem of illegal firearm trafficking to Mexico (see H.R. 1692), H1267 [26FE]

——— allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1221 [20FE]

——— clarify that the Dickey Amendment does not prevent funding for research on mental health, gun violence, and how they intersect, and provide for reporting on effects of gun violence (see H.R. 4573), H1268 [26FE]

——— develop and use technology for personalized handguns and require that all handguns manufactured or sold in, or imported into, the U.S. incorporate such technology (see H.R. 2380), H1335 [27FE]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7734 [31JY]

——— establish grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relative to the transfer and possession of firearms (see H.R. 4192), H1544 [13MR]

——— expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days (see H.R. 4025), H1267 [26FE]

——— prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (see H.R. 2841), H1336 [27FE]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]

——— prohibit possession by, or disposition of a firearm to, a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty (see H.R. 6278), H7157 [24JY]

——— prohibit sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage (see H.R. 1708), H1267 [26FE]

——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 5163), H1372 [5MR]

——— prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5088), H1266 [26FE]

——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see H.R. 4186), H1267 [26FE]

——— reduce gun violence, fund gun violence research and victim assistance, and enhance tracking of lost and stolen firearms (see H.R. 3987), H1342 [1MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 3962), H1699 [19MR]

——— require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements relative to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises (see H.R. 3361), H3050 [26MR]

——— restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 4342), H1336 [27FE]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7689 [25JY]

Foreign Service: allow officers to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5167), H1544 [13MR]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H7689 [25JY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2566), H2043 [22MR]

——— prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

——— require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information (see H.R. 6548), H7721 [26JY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5977 [28JN]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 95), H5022 [8JN]

Health: clarify that certain reimbursements for organ donation are not considered valuable consideration and, therefore, receipt of such reimbursements is not a criminal act (see H.R. 6448), H6587 [19JY]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3575 [25AP]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7732 [27JY]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7772 [24AU]

Housing: express that the ‘‘Brooke Rule’’ is essential to ensuring affordable rent levels for families receiving Federal rental assistance (see H. Res. 886), H5225 [15JN]

Human rights: denounce those who support or engage in sexual violence and strengthen efforts to prevent use of sexual violence as a weapon of war (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H7735 [31JY]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5817 [27JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6172), H5505 [21JN] (see H.R. 6236), H6042 [10JY] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8739 [20SE]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H8887 [25SE]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H6589 [19JY]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1610 [14MR]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H785 [5FE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H584 [19JA]

J. Howard Coble Post Office Building, Greensboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 5187), H1544 [13MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H1699 [19MR]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H1610 [14MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3453 [23AP]

——— prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Law enforcement: empower creation of police and community alliances to enhance and improve communication and collaboration between police officers and the communities they serve (see H. Res. 285), H3979 [15MY]

——— support practices of community-oriented policing and encourage diversity hiring and retention in law enforcement (see H. Res. 652), H903 [6FE]

Law enforcement officers: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 7118), H9467 [6NO]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Major Homer L. Pease Post Office, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 6621), H7723 [26JY]

Marine Corps: anniversary of women’s service (see H. Con. Res. 105), H1127 [13FE]

Maurice D. Hinchey Post Office Building, Saugerties, NY: designate (see H.R. 4722), H3783 [7MY]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: provide a standard definition of therapeutic family care services (see H.R. 2290), H3059 [5AP]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H6464 [17JY]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H5022 [8JN]

Medicare: eliminate prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of qualified skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 4701), H9511 [13NO]

——— ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7156 [24JY]

——— ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1939), H9463 [2NO]

——— establish a system to educate individuals approaching eligibility and simplify and modernize the enrollment process (see H.R. 2575), H1127 [13FE]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 1838), H4849 [6JN]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H6589 [19JY]

——— protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices (see H.R. 3877), H8886 [25SE]

——— provide coverage of certified adult day care services (see H.R. 3098), H9463 [2NO]

——— provide for advanced illness care coordination services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2797), H3936 [11MY]

——— provide for payments for certain rural health clinic and federally qualified health center services furnished to hospice patients (see H.R. 1828), H3930 [10MY]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 5507), H9463 [2NO]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H3448 [19AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: codify emergency preparedness final rule for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities as conditions of participation (see H.R. 4704), H8171 [12SE]

Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 942), H1698 [19MR]

Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 1130), H9443 [23OC]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 786), H9569 [16NO]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 6636), H8887 [25SE]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9569 [16NO]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1004), H6588 [19JY]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 827), H3315 [13AP]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 733), H974 [7FE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H4777 [5JN]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1163), H9743 [29NO]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H5987 [3JY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]

National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 9), H7921 [6SE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

National Women’s Small Business Month: observance (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see H. Res. 1163), H9743 [29NO]

Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see H.R. 7127), H9668 [27NO]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9449 [26OC]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H6650 [23JY]

——— expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 427), H9463 [2NO]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Denis Mukwege for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

——— recognition of Nadia Murad for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1699 [19MR]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see H.R. 5902), H4284 [21MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8733 [17SE]

——— provide authority to mail alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 4024), H1699 [19MR]

——— provide for certain index fund investments from the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund (see H.R. 760), H3052 [29MR]

——— provide that the Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services (see H.R. 3617), H1729 [20MR]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H7689 [25JY]

Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2035 (see H.R. 3671), H678 [29JA]

Presidential appointments: require appointment of Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs be made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see H.R. 5936), H4692 [23MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: disapprove granting of Presidential pardons to himself or any member of his family for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Res. 523), H4982 [7JN]

——— disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7724 [26JY]

——— disclose use of Federal funds with any privately held company owned by the President (see H.R. 5873), H4209 [17MY]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H4739 [1JN]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H7824 [4SE]

——— submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H7743 [3AU]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1072), H8738 [20SE]

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons (see H. Res. 395), H5286 [19JN]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H1699 [19MR]

——— condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H5095 [12JN]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

——— provide for measures to strengthen dialogue with the Russian people and support Russian civil society (see H.R. 6426), H7157 [24JY]

SBA: modify upfront guarantee fees for certain 7(a) loans to eliminate economic barriers faced by women, minorities, and veteran small business owners (see H.R. 7186), H9691 [28NO]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

——— provide automatic external defibrillator (AED) training and drills for personnel in schools in possession of such devices (see H. Res. 35), H133 [10JA]

Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility, Murfreesboro, TN: designate (see H.R. 2634), H733 [30JA]

Social Security: clarify entitlement to certain benefits through the month of the death of the beneficiary (see H.R. 5302), H1651 [15MR]

——— improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5457), H9471 [9NO]

——— strengthen by reforming benefit formula and calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving long-term condition of the trust fund (see H.R. 6929), H9149 [27SE]

Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3452 [23AP]

Sports: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions (see H.R. 6067), H5750 [26JN]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

——— recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H3507 [24AP]

States: limit redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 712), H3443 [18AP]

Task Force on Super Pollutants: establish to review policies and measures to promote, and to develop best practices for, reduction of short-lived climate pollutants (see H.R. 2858), H9574 [20NO]

Taxation: allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 191), H9467 [6NO]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions to invest in families and communities, improve infrastructure and the environment, strengthen financial security, expand opportunity and reduce market volatility (see H.R. 1144), H7728 [26JY]

——— include foster care transition youth as members of targeted groups for purposes of the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2060), H9463 [2NO]

——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see H.R. 1874), H8727 [13SE]

——— increase excise tax and special occupational tax relative to firearms and increase transfer tax on any other weapon (see H.R. 5103), H1332 [27FE]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 7058), H9430 [12OC]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H3743 [27AP]

——— provide for a refundable adoption tax credit (see H.R. 2476), H9467 [6NO]

——— provide for proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities (see H.R. 2295), H9569 [16NO]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.R. 6900), H9088 [26SE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— require annual reports on Federal expenditures made to personal business holdings and regulatory actions that financially benefit the President, his businesses, and those of his close family members (see H.R. 5182), H1478 [7MR]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H9416 [2OC]

Veterans: encourage, enhance, and integrate Green Alert plans throughout the U.S. to help locate missing at-risk veterans (see H.R. 5945), H7156 [24JY]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H7824 [4SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— develop best practices for States to use to protect integrity of Federal elections and make election technology improvement grants to States (see H.R. 3751), H3397 [17AP]

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

——— improve security of information technology used to administer voter registration procedures and Federal elections and promote accuracy and integrity of election results (see H.R. 1562), H1267 [26FE]

——— prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H7689 [25JY]

——— provide employees with paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 3038), H9463 [2NO]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, provide funding to States to meet such requirements, and study use of open-source electronic voting software (see H.R. 5147), H3397 [17AP]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: investigate fate (see H. Res. 58), H19 [8JA]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H7728 [26JY]

Water pollution: require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal the oil and gas industry exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act (see H.R. 2012), H9526 [14NO]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

World Bonobo Day: designate (see H. Res. 738), H1178 [14FE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 6263), H5973 [28JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 4912), H1544 [13MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8886 [25SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. nationals who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force or Royal Air Force (see H.R. 1553), H1213 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5043), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see H.R. 6586), H7722 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (see H.R. 4767), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of Transportation: require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (see H.R. 6773), H8169 [12SE]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1501 [8MR]

Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN: designate (see H.R. 5349), H1727 [20MR]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Russia: impose sanctions against financial institutions in response to continued occupation of Ukraine (see H.R. 6423), H6557 [18JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (H.R. 5043), H1213 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (H.R. 6174), H5506 [21JN]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (H.R. 6586), H7726 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (H.R. 4767), H169 [11JA]

Dept. of Transportation: require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (H.R. 6773), H8170 [12SE]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (H.R. 5218), H1502 [8MR]

Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN: designate (H.R. 5349), H1728 [20MR]

Russia: impose sanctions against financial institutions in response to continued occupation of Ukraine (H.R. 6423), H6558 [18JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H563 [19JA]

Appropriations: making continuing, H614 [22JA]

Aviation: provide air carriers with access to information about applicants to be pilots from the National Driver Register, H3660 [26AP]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E222• [26FE]

——— independence anniversary, E762• [5JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3173, H3175, H3179 [12AP]

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (H.R. 5043), E193• [15FE]

Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust: observance, H3195 [12AP]

Dept. of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy SuperTruck II program funding, H4930 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (H.R. 6174), E882• [21JN]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), H1235 [26FE]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (H.R. 6586), E1078• [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: decision to reopen investigation into murder of Emmett Till, H6193 [13JY]

——— establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (H.R. 4767), E34• [11JA]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5838 [28JN]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 4669), H1656 [19MR], H1738, H1750 [21MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 5476), H9109 [27SE]

Dept. of Transportation: require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (H.R. 6773), E1236• [12SE]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (H.R. 5218), E280• [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4930, H4972 [7JN]

Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6100, H6101 [11JY]

FAA: issue regulations establishing minimum dimensions for seats in passenger aircraft and require airlines to post on their websites the amount of space available for each passenger on an aircraft, H9037 [26SE]

——— reauthorize programs, H9037 [26SE]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3660 [26AP]

Firearms: gun control, H1203 [15FE], H1232 [26FE]

Foundation for Ethnic Understanding: tribute to celebration of relationship between Azerbaijan and Israel, E526• [24AP]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H614 [22JA]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1082), H9037 [26SE]

Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN: designate (H.R. 5349), H8248• [13SE], E343• [20MR]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, H8895 [26SE]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, H8895 [26SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination, H2030 [22MR], E366• [23MR]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H4972 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to purchase plastic drinking straws, H4972 [7JN]

McCabe, Andrew G.: dismissal as FBI Deputy Director, H1655 [19MR]

McCain, John: tribute (H. Res. 1047), H7915 [6SE]

McCurdy, G. Lincoln: Gusi Peace Prize Foundation Gusi Peace Prize recipient, E1630• [10DE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 720), E366• [23MR]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H1655 [19MR], H1738 [21MR], H3346 [17AP], E1024• [17JY]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E222• [26FE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1232 [26FE]

Parliamentary inquiry, H1750 [21MR]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (H. Res. 1028), H7711 [26JY]

Russia: impose sanctions against financial institutions in response to continued occupation of Ukraine (H.R. 6423), E1028• [18JY]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H614 [22JA]

Tennessee: passage of law allowing juveniles charged with a crime to be sent to adult penitentiaries before sentencing, H4235 [18MY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H4724 [24MY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3541 [25AP]

Votes: position on missed, E145• [6FE]

Voting: protect the right to vote, H6266 [17JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H782 [5FE]

Songs

‘‘Times They Are A-Changin’,’’ Bob Dylan, H4724 [24MY]

Tributes

Bowden, Richard K. (Kirk), E156• [7FE]

Burgess, Melvin T., Sr., E974• [6JY]

Dylan, Bob, H4724 [24MY]

Granger, Virginia Henderson, E365• [23MR]

Masekela, Hugh, E115• [30JA]

McEachran, Angus, E273• [7MR]

Raskin, Marcus G., E17• [9JA]

Saharovici, Leonid (Lulu), E1618• [10DE]

Shaw, James, Jr., H3457• [24AP]

Shults, Tammie Jo Bonnell, H3457• [24AP]

Weisman, Joel, E53• [17JA]

COHN, BETSY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1358 [2OC]

COHNEY, SHAANAN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5006 [17JY]

COHRON, MAYME

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1237 [12SE]

COIL, HENRY W., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9541 [16NO]

COINS

Amendments

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411, S5412, S5431, S5432 [26JY], S5461 [30JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), S4291, S4293 [20JN], H5786 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6635), H7724 [26JY]

Carson City, NV: mint coins in commemoration of Carson City Mint anniversary (see H.R. 6221), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (see S. 2399), S704 [7FE]

——— require $1 coins issued during 2019 to honor George Bush and issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Pierce Bush (see H.R. 7257), H10102 [11DE]

Dunbar, Paul L.: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 6214), H5648 [25JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see S. 3239), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Taxation: clarify that gain or loss on the sale of certain coins or bullion is exempt from recognition (see H.R. 6790), H8170 [12SE]

Women: mint and issue quarter dollars in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 5308), H1651 [15MR]

Cloture motions

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411 [26JY]

Motions

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411, S5412 [26JY]

Remarks in House

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7125–H7130 [24JY], E1071 [25JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), H181–H183 [16JA]

——— mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), Senate amendment, H5786 [27JN]

Dunbar, Paul L.: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 6214), E905 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 553), S4293 [20JN]

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), House amendment, S5411 [26JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), unanimous-consent agreement, S5462 [30JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), S4293 [20JN]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 1235), S7822 [18DE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening, S2663 [15MY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of opening (S. 2863), S7623 [13DE]

Texts of

H.R. 770, American Innovation $1 Coin Act, H181 [16JA]

S. 2863, National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act, S7623 [13DE]

S. Res. 553, American Eagle Day, S4284 [20JN]

COKER, HUBERT H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E368 [23MR]

COLD CASE RECORDS REVIEW BOARD

Amendments

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S7722, S7727, S7731 [17DE]

Bills and resolutions

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see S. 3191), S4875 [10JY]

Remarks in House

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), H10527–H10531 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S4877 [10JY], S7727–S7734 [17DE]

Reports filed

Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3191) (S. Rept. 115–424), S7385 [10DE]

Texts of

S. 3191, Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act, H10527–H10531 [21DE]

COLE, DYLAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H126 [10JA]

COLE, ECHOL

Bills and resolutions

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 715), H661–H664 [29JA], E126 [2FE]

COLE, EUGENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3590 [26AP]

COLE, EUGENE P.

Remarks in House

Maine: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H4212 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Maine: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2662 [15MY]

COLE, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, H9396 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, S6791 [11OC]

COLE, SPENCER

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E341 [20MR]

COLE, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E282 [8MR]

COLE, TOM (a Representative from Oklahoma)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H7900 [6SE]

——— H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, H7806 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Alcoholic beverages: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (see H.R. 5317), H1652 [15MR]

Armed Forces: clarify effective date of promotion of commissioned officers of the Army and Air National Guard and improve processes for Federal recognition of promotions of such officers (see H.R. 5713), H4733 [25MY]

——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3316 [13AP]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8733 [17SE]

Barrett, Barbara M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see H.J. Res. 133), H3396 [17AP]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Capitol Police: treat transfer to a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center administrative or supervisory position as law enforcement officer service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 6490), H7154 [24JY]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H8171 [12SE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9449 [26OC]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see H.R. 4957), H4694 [23MY]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H5649 [25JN]

Dept. of Education: clarify requirements of authorized representatives under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (see H.R. 5224), H1501 [8MR]

Dept. of HHS: improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see H.R. 6931), H9149 [27SE]

——— improve recruitment and retention of employees and restore accountability in the Indian Health Service and improve Indian health services (see H.R. 5874), H4242 [18MY]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 5140), H1443 [6MR]

——— provide full-year appropriations for Indian Health Service in the event of a partial lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7362), H10587 [21DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (see H.R. 4403), H903 [6FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide death benefits for campus police officers (see H.R. 3569), H3316 [13AP]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1336 [27FE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1442 [6MR]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (see H.R. 4221), H1729 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (see H.R. 6185), H5505 [21JN]

——— establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H7871 [5SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot program on posttraumatic growth (see H.R. 5986), H7871 [5SE]

——— eliminate authority to pay reporting fees to educational institutions (see H.R. 3023), H3743 [27AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H733 [30JA]

——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H3148 [11AP]

——— establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (see H.R. 4320), H8886 [25SE]

——— furnish nursing home care and hospital care at State licensed or certified residential care facilities (see H.R. 5397), H3835 [8MY]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H554 [18JA]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H133 [10JA]

——— prohibit from requiring a surviving spouse to return certain payments for a month in which the veteran dies (see H.R. 5301), H1651 [15MR]

——— require departmental medical facility directors to submit plans on how to improve such facilities (see H.R. 5246), H1507 [9MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Drugs: modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see H.R. 5459), H3444 [18AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 911), H1335 [27FE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: align certain provisions with Federal disability laws and policies intended to remove societal and institutional barriers to employment opportunities for people with disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H3506 [24AP]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5977 [28JN]

FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H5749 [26JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H554 [18JA]

Federal employees: limit number of local wage areas within a General Schedule pay locality (see H.R. 4039), H3835 [8MY]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5389), H9436 [16OC]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3936 [11MY]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H6650 [23JY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H7689 [25JY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H581 [19JA]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H10104 [11DE]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H5199 [14JN]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1187), H10586 [21DE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H584 [19JA]

Insurance: provide for coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins for digestive and inherited metabolic disorders under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 2587), H8728 [13SE]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3931 [10MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3576 [25AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H2043 [22MR]

Law enforcement officers: permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities (see H.R. 2561), H3743 [27AP]

Marine Corps: anniversary of women’s service (see H. Con. Res. 105), H1214 [15FE]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicare: expand and revise classification of and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 750), H3886 [9MY]

——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H1374 [5MR]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H3887 [9MY]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H1342 [1MR]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act: amend (see H.R. 5939), H4692 [23MY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6988), H9744 [29NO]

National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H5094 [12JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9539 [15NO]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1163), H9743 [29NO]

National Nordic Museum: designate (see H. Res. 855), H3741 [27AP]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H7689 [25JY]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see H. Res. 1163), H9743 [29NO]

Native Americans: increase penalties for violations of laws protecting Native American remains, funerary and sacred objects, and other cultural artifacts and move enforcement of such laws to BIA (see H.R. 6647), H7734 [31JY]

——— protect Native children and promote public safety in Indian country (see H.R. 6728), H7920 [6SE]

——— provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma relative to land in Illinois (see H.R. 183), H5094 [12JN]

——— provide the right of those born in Canada or the U.S. to pass U.S. borders to anyone who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the U.S. or Canada (see H.R. 6598), H7723 [26JY]

——— reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation (see H.R. 5244), H4243 [18MY]

——— recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup (see H. Res. 1037), H7725 [26JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9691 [28NO]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8728 [13SE]

——— determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 6774), H9092 [26SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H1609 [14MR]

Russia: condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H1652 [15MR]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H8727 [13SE]

Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 789), H3445 [18AP]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Social Security: permit tribal councils to enter into agreements to obtain coverage for services performed by tribal council members (see H.R. 6124), H5224 [15JN]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1205), H3316 [13AP]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

Taxation: encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H4777 [5JN]

——— expand tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts to include rollovers for charitable life-income plans for charitable purposes (see H.R. 1337), H7871 [5SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H4584 [22MY]

——— permit unborn children to be account beneficiaries of section 529 education savings accounts (see H.R. 4794), H555 [18JA]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3887 [9MY]

——— repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 5220), H5750 [26JN]

Tennessee: take certain Federal lands into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (see H.R. 146), H404 [16JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9691 [28NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H2043 [22MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. military personnel who fought in the Pacific theater and who died or were imprisoned by the Japanese military (see H.R. 3085), H9511 [13NO]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 4044), H1214 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1077), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1183), H10509 [20DE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), consideration (see H. Res. 681), H82 [9JA]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (see H. Res. 996), H6262 [16JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 6470), H6648 [23JY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 696), H477 [17JA]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 696), H477 [17JA] (see H. Res. 1077), H8883 [25SE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 696), H477 [17JA]

Voting: recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1071), consideration (see H. Res. 1077), H8883 [25SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6470), H6650 [23JY]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H7803 [4SE]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H592 [20JA]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H592 [20JA]

Press releases

Children’s Hospitals to Congress—Kids Can’t Wait, Fund CHIP Now: Children’s Hospital Association, H508 [18JA]

Remarks

Appropriations: legislative process, H1763 [22MR]

——— making consolidated appropriations, H1763, H2022, H2025• [22MR]

——— making continuing, H504, H505, H506, H508, H509 [18JA], H10477, H10478, H10479, H10480, H10481 [20DE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H4875 [7JN]

Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month: observance, E1315• [27SE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5719 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, H9042, H9043 [26SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1077), H8897, H8899, H8901, H8902 [26SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), motion to instruct conferees, H7804, H7805 [4SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), Senate amendment, H7803 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1183), H10477, H10478, H10479, H10480, H10481 [20DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 796), H1763 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H2022, H2025• [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), consideration (H. Res. 681), H96, H97, H98, H100, H101, H102 [10JA]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6274, H6275, H6276, H6280 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2022, H2025• [22MR], H7803, H7804, H7805 [4SE], H8897, H8899, H8901, H9042, H9043 [26SE]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, H6276 [17JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6275, H6276, H6280 [17JY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 696), H503, H504, H505, H506, H508, H509 [18JA]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1181), H10343, H10344 [20DE]

——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 696), H503, H504 [18JA]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1181), H10343, H10344 [20DE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 696), H503, H504 [18JA]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H99, H100 [10JA], H506 [18JA]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10478, H10479, H10480, H10481 [20DE]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, H97, H98, H100, H101, H102 [10JA]

——— provide that the Pueblo of Santa Clara may lease certain restricted land for 99 years, H97, H98, H100, H101, H102 [10JA]

——— remove certain Native American blood requirements for members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to allow heirs and devisees to title to allotted tribal lands (H.R. 2606), H8135 [12SE]

——— remove certain Native American blood requirements for members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to allow heirs and devisees to title to allotted tribal lands (H.R. 2606), Senate amendments, H10304 [19DE]

Russia: support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (H. Res. 999), H6280 [17JY]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H98 [10JA], H506, H508, H509 [18JA]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H4875 [7JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6545), H8901 [26SE]

Votes: position on missed, H764• [5FE], H5674• [26JN], E662• [16MY]

Voting: recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1071), consideration (H. Res. 1077), H8897, H8899, H8901, H8902 [26SE]

Zotigh, Dennis: Happy World Foundation Global Citizen Award recipient, E1365• [5OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H. Res. 1071, Recognize That Allowing Illegal Immigrants the Right To Vote Devalues the Franchise and Diminishes Voting Power of U.S. Citizens: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 115–520), H477 [17JA]

Consideration of S. 140, Dept. of the Interior Clarification of Use of Amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 681) (H. Rept. 115–503), H82 [9JA]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 195, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 115–520), H477 [17JA]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 695, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1183) (H. Rept. 115–1090), H10509 [20DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 115–520), H477 [17JA]

Tributes

Davis, Nathan, E1315• [27SE]

Kind, Bonnie, E9• [8JA]

Murphy, Sean P., H3921 [10MY]

Sarasin, Ronald A., E500• [18AP]

COLEMAN, CHERYL

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

COLEMAN, MARIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E25 [10JA]

COLEMAN, MARION

Remarks in House

National Endowment for the Arts: National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E727 [24MY]

COLEMAN, WI

Remarks in House

All Veterans Memorial: dedication, E939 [28JN]

COLE-McFADDEN, CORA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E330 [15MR]

COLGAN AIR, INC.

Remarks in House

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H29 [9JA]

COLLABORATIVE WATER AND SOIL ENHANCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4892), H676 [29JA]

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING related term(s) Labor Unions

Bills and resolutions

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2518), S1452 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: submit an annual report on use of official time by employees and limit instances in which official time may be granted for certain purposes (see S. 2288), S138 [10JA]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6445), H6587 [19JY]

Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council: establish (see S. 2340), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4878), H628 [25JA]

Generalized System of Preferences: require countries to comply with certain labor standards to be eligible (see S. 2307), S187 [16JA]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]

Labor unions: ensure labor organization transparency and accountability (see H.R. 5230), H1501 [8MR]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations and payment of dues or fees to such organizations for nonrepresentational activity (see H.R. 6544), H7720 [26JY]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2810), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5728), H3884 [9MY]

Factsheets

Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31, H665 [29JA]

Letters

Executive orders relative to rights and protections of Federal employees: Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, S5350, S5351 [25JY]

——— several Senators, S5349 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (H.R. 138), H1645 [15MR]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (H.R. 6238), H5823 [28JN]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions, E1085–E1087 [26JY]

——— importance, H661–H671 [29JA], H4682–H4688 [23MY], H7814 [4SE], E124, E126, E130 [2FE]

——— tribute to New York labor union members, H767 [5FE]

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H661–H671 [29JA], H767 [5FE], H1272, H1273 [27FE], H4586, H4682–H4688 [23MY], E124, E126, E130 [2FE]

Remarks in Senate

Labor unions: importance, S6024 [4SE]

——— protection of workers’ wages and pensions, S5553 [1AU]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2376 [24AP]

Supreme Court: decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, S4466 [27JN]

——— hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, S1262–S1264 [28FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to workers’ rights, S2027 [10AP]

——— Executive orders relative to rights and protections of Federal employees, S5345–S5351 [25JY], S5416 [26JY]

Reports filed

Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1552) (H. Rept. 115–1068), H9819 [10DE]

Texts of

S. 2518, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S1456–S1460 [7MR]

COLLECTIVELY ACHIEVING RECOVERY AND EMPLOYMENT (CARE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2646), S2075 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2646), S2555 [8MY]

COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 574), S4951 [12JY] (see H. Res. 980), H5987 [3JY]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 574), S4955 [12JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 574, designate, S4953 [12JY]

COLLEGE OF DuPAGE

Remarks in House

American Institute of Architects: tribute to Distinguished Project Merit Award recipients, E3 [5JA]

COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVES (CHIME)

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8787 [25SE]

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1318 [27SE]

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS

Remarks in House

DeSilva, David: California Agricultural Teachers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1265 [17SE]

COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY see William & Mary

Bills and resolutions

National Center for Coastal Resilience: designate as a national center of excellence for research in coastal and recurrent flooding (see H. Res. 1182), H10336 [19DE]

COLLEGE PARK, MD

Bills and resolutions

University of Maryland: tribute to men’s soccer team (see S. Res. 739), S7989 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

University of Maryland: tribute to men’s soccer team (S. Res. 739), S8002 [20DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 739, tribute to University of Maryland men’s soccer team, S7990 [20DE]

COLLEGE STATION, TX

Bills and resolutions

Texas A&M University: tribute to 12th Woman program to eliminate sexual assault on college campuses (see H. Res. 1064), H8726 [13SE]

Remarks in House

Brazos County, TX: tribute to World War I Centennial Committee, H5007 [8JN]

Bryan, TX: anniversary of Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce, E1005 [12JY]

Texas A&M University: Corps of Cadets recipients of Holocaust Museum Houston Guardians of the Human Spirit Award, H10203 [13DE]

——— tribute to Aggie Muster tradition to honor memory of deceased alumni, E1574 [29NO]

——— tribute to Corps of Cadets, E1583 [30NO]

——— tribute to 12th Woman program to eliminate sexual assault on college campuses, H6579, H6584 [19JY], H6635 [23JY], E1039 [19JY], E1041 [23JY]

Reports

12th Woman Report, H6582 [19JY]

Statements

Comprehensive Review, Actions and Next Steps Relative to Texas A&M University Sexual Assault Investigations: Michael K. Young, H6582 [19JY]

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES related term(s) Education; Schools

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7856, H7857, H7858, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7837 [5SE]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419, S1482 [7MR]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), S7804, S7817, S7819 [18DE]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6099, S6104 [6SE], S6390, S6399 [28SE], S6415 [1OC], S6451, S6452 [2OC], S6497 [3OC]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S5937 [23AU]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), S6364 [27SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, S1796 [19MR]

Articles and editorials

Congress, Pass the PROSPER Act for Federal Student Aid Reform, H4772 [5JN]

Meaningful Work, Mentors Give Vets a Future, E603 [8MY]

UVM Nursing Through the Decades—1940s, S1157 [15FE]

What Betsy DeVos Should Have Said About the PROSPER Act, H4742 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Armed Forces: improve Junior ROTC programs and authorize an expansion of their presence in low-income, rural, and underserved areas (see S. 2867), S2724 [16MY]

Bankruptcy: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6588), H7722 [26JY]

BLM: require a portion of revenues from new Federal mineral and geothermal leases be paid to States to supplement primary and secondary education and support institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5859), H4209 [17MY]

Business and industry: support community college and industry partnerships (see S. 2390), S703 [7FE]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 662), S6388 [28SE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: authorize grants for graduate medical education partnerships in States with a low ratio of medical residents relative to population (see H.R. 7233), H9819 [10DE]

Cheyney University: anniversary of NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship (see H. Res. 771), H1542 [13MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7286), H10169 [12DE]

Crime: provide online contact information for sexual assault response and support services and investigation processes and cooperate with local law enforcement on investigative responsibilities (see H. Res. 1064), H8726 [13SE]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see S. 2479), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6474), H6648 [23JY]

——— authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]

——— make institutions of higher education eligible for assistance from Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (see H.R. 6112), H5199 [14JN]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access the Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water (see H.R. 5426), H3058 [5AP]

Dept. of Commerce: establish clean technology consortia to enhance economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies (see S. 2612), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5387), H2040 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish a pilot program to partner with institutions of higher education and health care systems to allow special operations forces medics to earn credits toward a physician assistant degree (see S. 2668), S2120 [12AP]

——— establish National Defense Accelerator Network pilot program (see S. 3044), S3601 [11JN]

——— increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (see H.R. 6036), H4979 [7JN]

——— allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 4859), H582 [19JA]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see S. 3207), S4950 [12JY]

——— amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (see S. 2596), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5390), H2041 [22MR]

——— authorize American Dream Accounts to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see H.R. 6441), H6587 [19JY]

——— award grants to establish teacher leader development programs (see H.R. 5767), H3929 [10MY]

——— award grants to secondary schools that establish projects to encourage students in their junior and senior school years to experience career and technical education courses at community colleges (see H.R. 5020), H1177 [14FE]

——— award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment (see S. 2986), S2968 [4JN]

——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see S. 3408), S6038 [5SE] (see H.R. 4838), H553 [18JA]

——— clarify treatment of technical errors in applications for Federal TRIO programs (see S. 3535), S6413 [1OC]

——— combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 6464), H6648 [23JY]

——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see S. 2530), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5241), H1507 [9MR]

——— ensure public institutions of higher education protect expressive activities in outdoor areas on campus (see S. 2394), S704 [7FE]

——— establish a Career Pathway Grant Program to support partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners (see S. 2407), S840 [8FE]

——— establish a Federal student loan restructured repayment schedule for certain borrowers who are agricultural producers (see S. 2684), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish a grant program for eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide support services and resources designed to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges (see S. 3783), S7925 [19DE]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch (see S. 2682), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (see H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]

——— establish Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students With Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education (see S. 3106), S4343 [21JN]

——— establish an Early Federal Pell Grant Commitment Program (see S. 3769), S7790 [18DE]

——— establish Office of Federal Correctional Education (see S. 3588), S6815 [11OC]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— establish work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program for eligible institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7376), H10510 [20DE]

——— improve accountability and protect students from bad actors in higher education, specifically in the for-profit college sector (see H.R. 7112), H9460 [30OC]

——— improve career and technical education (see S. 3129), S4369 [25JN]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (see S. 3083), S3982 [18JN]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

——— include Parent PLUS loans in income-contingent and income-based repayment plans, reduce interest rates and eliminate origination fees for such loans, and provide counseling for borrowers (see H.R. 6280), H5974 [28JN]

——— increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, correlate State higher education funding with Pell Grant allotments, and increase college transparency on costs and student outcomes (see S. 3018), S3035 [6JN]

——— increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (see H.R. 5550), H3440 [18AP]

——— increase income limit of the simplified needs test on applications for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6349), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase minimum salary threshold for income-driven repayment plans, allow refinancing, bolster forgiveness programs, and reinstate graduate student programs relative to student loans (see H.R. 5549), H3440 [18AP]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5932), H4692 [23MY]

——— increase transparency relative to loan repayment options for Federal student loan borrowers (see H.R. 6473), H6648 [23JY]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6142 [12SE]

——— make grants to institutions of higher education for active assailant consulting and training programs (see H.R. 6803), H8724 [13SE]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

——— protect freedoms of speech, expression, and association and the right for student groups to invite speakers at public institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7229), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

——— provide basic and emergency supplemental living assistance grants under the student support services program (see H.R. 7297), H10209 [13DE]

——— provide for career and technical education research and outreach (see S. 3141), S4410 [26JN]

——— provide for higher education reform by creating a pilot program promoting innovation and increasing accountability in affordability, access, and value (see H.R. 6947), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 5734), H3885 [9MY]

——— provide for job training Federal Pell Grants and increase support for working students (see H.R. 6935), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide for preparation of career and technical education teachers (see S. 2737), S2391 [24AP]

——— provide for teacher, principal, and other school leader quality enhancement (see S. 3340), S5582 [1AU]

——— provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and enhance institutional aid to address teacher and principal shortages (see S. 3308), S5518 [31JY]

——— provide grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support dual or concurrent enrollment programs offering career and technical education (see H.R. 6685), H7776 [28AU]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (see S. 2351), S549 [29JA]

——— provide no interest loan deferment eligibility for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6579), H7722 [26JY]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (see S. 2984), S2924 [24MY]

——— provide student loan eligibility for mid-career, part-time students (see H.R. 5371), H1754 [21MR]

——— reauthorize and improve the Federal work-study program (see H.R. 5312), H1651 [15MR]

——— reform Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (see S. 2664), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5481), H3209 [12AP]

——— reform the experimental sites initiative to establish innovation zones at colleges and universities (see S. 2342), S520 [25JA] (see S. 3596), S6815 [11OC]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

——— require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

——— require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify the school’s president and a member of the Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (see S. 2431), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5157), H1372 [5MR]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (see S. 2699), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5564), H3441 [18AP]

——— require institutions of higher education to offer substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services to students (see H.R. 6535), H7686 [25JY]

——— require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team (see H.R. 5110), H1333 [27FE]

——— require priority be given to homeless children and youth and students in foster care under Federal TRIO programs (see H.R. 5915), H4583 [22MY]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE] (see H.R. 7303), H10210 [13DE]

——— revise amounts of discretionary Federal Pell Grant Program funding (see S. 3423), S6059 [6SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (see H. Res. 1049), H7824 [4SE]

——— simplify Federal student loan repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3584), S6815 [11OC]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process and increase income threshold to qualify for zero expected family contribution in determining Federal student aid eligibility (see S. 3353), S5692 [16AU]

——— streamline credit sharing between community colleges and four-year institutions so transfer students know when they are eligible to receive an associate’s degree through a reverse transfer (see S. 3066), S3951 [14JN]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 7204), H9757 [30NO]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6184), H5505 [21JN]

——— support innovative, evidence-based approaches in postsecondary education, encourage open educational resources, allow pay for success initiatives, and provide additional evaluation authority (see S. 3294), S5423 [26JY]

——— support innovative technology partnerships through grants to encourage increased innovation in higher education programs (see H.R. 5053), H1212 [15FE]

——— support preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children in under-resourced and under-served communities (see S. 3185), S4843 [9JY] (see H.R. 7023), H9414 [2OC]

——— waive accrual of student loan interest and expand eligibility to volunteer first responders and first-time farmers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see S. 3124), S4368 [25JN]

——— waive rule relative to percentage of income from Federal student aid for proprietary institutions impacted by Hurricanes Irma or Maria (see H.R. 5850), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S6059 [6SE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals (see S. 3796), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 6597), H7723 [26JY]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see S. 2524), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5102), H1332 [27FE]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (see S. 3095), S4281 [20JN]

——— establish grant program to prevent student and student athlete opioid misuse (see H.R. 5992), H4738 [1JN]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (see H.R. 5261), H1542 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5385), H2040 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (see S. 2888), S2793 [21MY]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]

——— establish a commission to enhance cultural competence and improve recruitment and outreach at U.S. Coast Guard Academy and modify process for congressional nominations for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 6905), H9089 [26SE]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

Dept. of Labor: promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (see S. 3802), S7989 [20DE]

——— promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see S. 3061), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6099), H5152 [13JN]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors through certain partnerships (see S. 3082), S3982 [18JN]

Dept. of the Interior: convey Federal reversionary interests to land owned by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ (see H.R. 6739), H7941 [7SE]

——— provide technical or financial assistance to Hispanic-serving institutions for the establishment of historic preservation training and degree programs (see H.R. 7282), H10169 [12DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: require Financial Literacy and Education Commission to establish and publish best practices for teaching financial literacy for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5277), H1607 [14MR]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (see S. 3367), S5831 [22AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize use of veterans educational assistance for examinations and assessments to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 6815), H8725 [13SE]

——— authorize use of veterans educational assistance for examinations to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning (see S. 3318), S5582 [1AU]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see S. 3130), S4369 [25JN] (see H.R. 4830), H552 [18JA]

——— enhance payment of monthly housing stipends paid under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 3328), S5582 [1AU]

——— ensure individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend paid to the individual under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 2294), S167 [11JA]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see S. 3777), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 7273), H10169 [12DE]

——— expand Veterans Healing Veterans Medical Access Scholarship Program to include medical students in predominantly Hispanic-serving medical schools (see H.R. 7193), H9742 [29NO]

——— extend authority to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed (see H.R. 7119), H9510 [13NO]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (see S. 3479), S6223 [18SE]

——— extend period in which entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 6769), H8107 [10SE] (see H.R. 6860), H8738 [20SE]

——— make grants to public institutions of higher education for establishment of Veterans Resource Centers (see H.R. 6766), H8107 [10SE]

——— provide additional entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program benefits of certain veterans and Armed Forces members who require extra time to complete remedial and deficiency courses (see S. 3627), S6964 [14NO]

——— provide information about whether educational institutions allow individuals to stay enrolled pending receipt of departmental educational assistance (see S. 3447), S6189 [17SE]

——— require payment of individuals who are owed assistance under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program amounts that they are entitled to by law (see S. 5), S7275 [4DE]

——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (see H.R. 6234), H5748 [26JN]

Depts. of Education and HHS: provide substance use prevention and treatment grants for institutions of higher education (see S. 2791), S2517 [7MY]

Discrimination: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7686 [25JY]

——— provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H4692 [23MY]

District of Columbia: reauthorize tuition assistance programs (see H.R. 7344), H10336 [19DE]

Education: provide loan forgiveness to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers and tax credits for STEM school supplies, and incentivize STEM hiring practices (see H.R. 5962), H4728 [24MY]

——— support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]

Employment: carry out pilot programs to improve skills and job training (see H.R. 5018), H1177 [14FE]

FAA: establish Collegiate Training Initiative Program for unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 7044), H9419 [5OC]

——— require regional centers of air transportation excellence to conduct research on impacts of aircraft noise on humans and effective methods to mitigate such impacts (see H.R. 6454), H6588 [19JY]

Financial institutions: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6352), H6173 [12JY]

Florida State University: tribute to women’s softball team (see S. Res. 543), S3760 [12JN]

Forest Service: make the District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (see H.R. 6045), H4980 [7JN]

FTC: require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (see S. 2640), S2040 [10AP]

Government regulations: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]

Health care professionals: improve and expand training for future and current physicians and mid-level health care providers on treating pain and prescribing opioids (see H. Con. Res. 136), H8726 [13SE]

——— protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1082), H9090 [26SE]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 2344), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 6794), H8724 [13SE]

——— clarify prohibition on postsecondary education benefits for certain aliens and grant a private right of action to persons injured by a violation of such prohibition (see H.R. 5229), H1501 [8MR]

Indiana University: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 494), S2485 [26AP]

Intelligence services: require the FBI to create a list of foreign intelligence threats to higher education and require reporting to Dept. of Education of certain gifts from such entities (see S. 2903), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6821), H8725 [13SE]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (see H.R. 5738), H3885 [9MY]

Keiser University: anniversary (see H. Res. 680), H18 [8JA]

Medicare: establish rules for payment for graduate medical education (GME) costs for hospitals that establish a new medical residency training program after hosting resident rotators for short durations (see S. 3305), S5517 [31JY] (see H.R. 6056), H5020 [8JN]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: congratulate on achieving 200 member institutions (see S. Res. 620), S5991 [28AU]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]

National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1045), H7776 [28AU]

National Center for Coastal Resilience: designate as a national center of excellence for research in coastal and recurrent flooding (see H. Res. 1182), H10336 [19DE]

National College Application Month: designate (see S. Res. 697), S7051 [15NO]

National Endowment for the Arts: prohibit Federal funding to award grant for South Dakota State University Historic Hobo Day (see H.R. 6338), H6111 [11JY]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (see S. Res. 551), S4035 [19JN] (see H. Res. 950), H5285 [19JN]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 639), S6224 [18SE]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 400), S851 [9FE]

Native Americans: fulfill responsibility to serve the higher education needs of the Navajo people and clarify, unify, and modernize prior Diné College legislation (see H.R. 4807), H403 [16JA]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (see S. 2511), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5196), H1476 [7MR]

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 372), S168 [11JA]

Pharmacueticals: designate institutions of higher education that provide research, data, and leadership on continuous manufacturing as National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (see H.R. 5568), H3441 [18AP]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

States: prohibit from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional or driver’s licenses or issuing penalties due to student loan default (see S. 3065), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6156), H5362 [20JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: allow graduate students to exclude tuition reductions from gross income (see H.R. 5396), H2041 [22MR]

——— allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see S. 3102), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 4862), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 6674), H7756 [17AU]

——— allow use of 529 plans to pay apprenticeship and qualified early education expenses (see S. 3228), S5004 [17JY]

——— allow use of 529 plans to repay qualified education loans (see H.R. 6767), H8107 [10SE]

——— encourage use of 529 plans and Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 2306), S187 [16JA]

——— exclude certain post graduation scholarship grants from gross income in the same manner as qualified scholarships to promote economic growth (see S. 3697), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 6486), H7154 [24JY]

——— exclude employer contributions to student loan repayment from income (see S. 3595), S6815 [11OC]

——— exclude from gross income any discharge of student loan indebtedness (see S. 3189), S4875 [10JY]

——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]

——— facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (see S. 3611), S6924 [13NO] (see H.R. 7386), H10511 [20DE]

——— impose a tax on institutions of higher education that fail to use a certain percentage of growth in endowment value for grants for working-family students each year (see H.R. 5916), H4583 [22MY]

——— increase amount allowed as a deduction for interest on education loans paid by married couples (see H.R. 7335), H10335 [19DE]

——— increase deduction allowed for student loan interest and exclude from gross income discharges of income-contigent or income-based student loan indebtedness (see H.R. 6921), H9089 [26SE]

——— permit employers to make matching contributions to workers under certain retirement plans as if worker student loan payments were salary reduction contributions to the retirement plan (see S. 3771), S7790 [18DE]

——— permit unborn children to be account beneficiaries of section 529 education savings accounts (see H.R. 4794), H403 [16JA]

——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (see S. 3563), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6392), H6263 [16JY]

——— repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 5220), H1501 [8MR]

Texas A&M University: tribute to 12th Woman program to eliminate sexual assault on college campuses (see H. Res. 1064), H8726 [13SE]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary (see H. Res. 1070), H8732 [17SE]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 375), S300 [18JA]

University of California: anniversary (see S. Res. 438), S1790 [19MR]

University of Central Missouri: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 461), S2120 [12AP]

University of Charleston: tribute to men’s soccer team (see S. Res. 380), S468 [23JA]

University of Maryland: tribute to men’s soccer team (see S. Res. 739), S7989 [20DE]

University of Notre Dame: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 493), S2485 [26AP]

Villanova University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see S. Res. 482), S2391 [24AP]

Wesleyan University: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 538), S3293 [7JN]

William & Mary: anniversary (see H. Res. 711), H624 [22JA]

Yale University: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 537), S3293 [7JN]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Essays

State of the Union: Alaura Rich, S576 [30JA]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Circuit Court of Marion County, AL, request for documents in civil case: Representative Aderholt, H9445 [26OC]

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9792 [10DE]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H9792 [10DE]

Condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations in Nicaragua: Scott Santarosa, H5158 [14JN]

Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program reauthorization and Geriatric Academic Career Awards program reinstatement: Maura Brennan, National Association for Geriatric Education and National Association of Geriatric Education Centers, S2795 [21MY]

Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act: Dean C. Garfield, Information Technology Industry Council, S523 [25JA]

——— John Neuffer, Semiconductor Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Lists

Historically Black colleges and universities with Army ROTC programs, H5790 [27JN]

Historically Black colleges and universities with Navy ROTC programs, H5790 [27JN]

Individuals who benefited from ROTC programs at historically Black colleges and universities, H5790 [27JN]

Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882 [21JN]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E72 [19JA], E1563 [28NO]

North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team members and coaching staff, H1588 [14MR]

Motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7861 [5SE]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6398, S6399 [28SE]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S7727 [17DE]

Press releases

CFGI and SHRM Applaud Immigration Innovation Act: Council for Global Immigration, S523 [25JA]

SIIA Says I-Squared Act Is Critical for U.S. Economy and Global Competitiveness: Software and Information Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Proclamations

Tribute to Jaime B. Rexach: Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, E1443 [23OC]

Remarks in House

Affordability, H1509 [13MR]

Alcorn State University: tribute to football team, E1609 [6DE]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, E808 [8JN]

American Missionary Association: tribute, E1207 [5SE]

Arkansas: tribute to 4th Congressional District service academy nominees, E730 [24MY]

Auburn University: tribute to women’s equestrian team, E773 [5JN]

Bankruptcy: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (H.R. 6588), E1092 [26JY]

——— stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases (H.R. 137), H1570 [14MR]

Beach, Luke: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E582 [3MY]

Bednarz, Natasha: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Biscoveanu, Andrea: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Black, L. Joy Gates: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E393 [5AP]

Bloomfield College: anniversary, E1461 [26OC]

Buffalo State, State University of New York: tribute to men’s basketball team graduating seniors, E141 [6FE]

——— tribute to women’s basketball team graduating seniors, E145 [6FE]

California State University, Los Angeles: anniversary of Dept. of Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies, E1209 [5SE]

Center for Excellence in Education: anniversary, E1665 [13DE]

Cerro Coso Community College: anniversary, E314 [14MR]

Cheyney University: anniversary of NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship, E217 [26FE]

Chittenden, Nathan: Cornell University Hometown Alumni Award recipient, E898 [22JN]

Cimini, Maria D.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E1002 [12JY]

College of DuPage: tribute to American Institute of Architects Distinguished Project Merit Award recipients, E3 [5JA]

College of Southern Maryland: anniversary, E1318 [27SE]

Colorado Mesa University: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E1188 [4SE]

——— hockey team recipient of American Collegiate Hockey Association National Community Service Award, E1289 [25SE]

Colorado School of Mines: dance team recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Goldmine Award for Excellence, E1481 [30OC]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H27 [9JA]

Corps of Engineers: include universities in the list of entities considered when reporting on development of innovative materials by entities involved in water resource development projects, H4818 [6JN]

County College of Morris: anniversary, E1203 [5SE]

Crime: require disclosure of hazing incidents (H.R. 2926), H8159 [12SE]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 860), H3710 [27AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— establish Office of Tribal Relations and New Beginnings Initiative to match funds invested in educational programs or services for Native Americans, H4221 [18MY]

——— National Institute of Food and Agriculture agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water, H4055 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: Cyber Scholarship Program funding, H5802 [27JN]

——— foster innovation, provide for rapid transition of technologies, and support entrepreneurial education and sabbatical programs at defense laboratories, H4655 [23MY]

——— prohibit funding to end ROTC programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities, H5789, H5790 [27JN]

——— study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (H.R. 6036), E795 [7JN]

——— address issues relative to increasing levels of Federal student loan debt, H90 [10JA]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer, H9044 [26SE]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (H.R. 2976), H3562 [25AP]

——— authorize American Dream Accounts to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students, H7191 [25JY]

——— combat campus sexual violence, H6579–H6585 [19JY], E1039 [19JY], E1041 [23JY]

——— combat campus sexual violence (H.R. 1949), H3458 [24AP], H6267 [17JY], H6584 [19JY]

——— discharge Federal loan debt of students enrolled at schools that closed, H7835 [5SE]

——— encourage eligible educational institutions to provide additional information and counseling services to Federal student aid recipients, H7859 [5SE]

——— encourage institutions of higher education to have students attend in-person loan counseling sessions, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— ensure Pell grants used at a school which has closed do not count toward Pell Grant lifetime caps, H7835 [5SE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential, H9808 [10DE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (H.R. 6543), H7836, H7851 [5SE]

——— inform college students of anticipated monthly payments for any income-driven student loan repayment plans for which they are eligible as part of annual counseling process, H7857, H7858 [5SE]

——— inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer as part of annual counseling process, H7857 [5SE]

——— issue financial penalities to schools that fail to comply with Title IX protections, H6583 [19JY]

——— notify parents that their dependents may qualify for scholarships, grants, and Federal work-study jobs prior to taking out Parent PLUS loans and of early repayment options, H7858 [5SE]

——— provide all college students with explanation on seeking additional assistance from the financial aid office should they experience a change in financial circumstances, H7856 [5SE]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (H.R. 4001), H7816 [4SE]

——— require as part of annual counseling process to inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer, H7856 [5SE]

——— require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (H.R. 5564), H3493 [24AP]

——— require student loan exit counseling include a warning about fraudulent third-party debt relief companies, H7860, H7861 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7850–H7864 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7834–H7839 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), motion to recommit, H7861 [5SE]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (H.R. 3828), H5162 [14JN]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H1509 [13MR], H3965–H3967 [15MY], H4688–H4690 [23MY], H4742, H4743, H4770–H4773 [5JN], H7835, H7851, H7853 [5SE], H9527 [15NO]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, H4933 [7JN]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (H.R. 431), H1358 [5MR]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), H8235–H8239 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (H.R. 5102), H5045–H5047 [12JN], E976 [6JY]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (H.R. 959), H6605–H6608 [23JY]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (H.R. 1676), H6602–H6605 [23JY]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (H.R. 5261), H5052, H5053 [12JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (H.R. 5385), H6600–H6602 [23JY], E1062 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

Dept. of Labor: promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (H.R. 2933), H3792 [8MY]

Dept. of State: preserve Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, H455 [17JA], H5229 [19JN]

——— tribute to Fulbright Program, H9474 [13NO]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), H10516, H10517 [21DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment, H9800 [10DE]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (H.R. 4830), H4254–H4256 [21MY]

——— ensure individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend paid to the individuals under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program, H9799, H9801 [10DE]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (H.R. 7273), H10323 [19DE]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (S. 3777), H10428–H10430 [20DE]

——— establish clinical observation pilot program for pre-med students preparing to attend medical school (H.R. 2787), H7132, H7133 [24JY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), H8754–H8759 [25SE]

——— provide for housing stipends and supply fee payments under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program for individuals affected by extended school closures due to natural disasters, H7137 [24JY]

——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (H.R. 6234), E918 [26JN]

DeSilva, David: California Agricultural Teachers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1265 [17SE]

Donahue, Ian: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E391 [5AP]

Eastern Michigan University: observance of César Chávez Day of Celebration, E418 [10AP]

Education: importance of workforce development and role of skills-based training programs in sustaining viability of U.S. workforce, H3964–H3967 [15MY]

——— tribute to international students, E547 [26AP], E558, E566 [27AP]

Ehrenkrantz, Eliav: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Ellis, Rodney: Texas Southern University Alumni Award recipient, E426 [10AP]

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: tribute, E603 [8MY]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H7146–H7148 [24JY]

Florida Gulf Coast University: tribute to women’s basketball team, E302 [13MR]

Florida Institute of Technology: anniversary, E1375 [5OC]

Florida International University: tribute to Torch Award recipients, H1130 [14FE]

Florida SouthWestern State College: tribute to men’s basketball team, E322 [15MR]

Florida State University: tribute to women’s soccer team, H10086 [11DE]

Fordham Ram (Fordham University publication): anniversary, E1703 [20DE]

Forest Service: make the District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (H.R. 6045), E797 [7JN]

Freedom of speech: banning of conservative speakers from college campuses, H3346 [17AP]

——— importance, H9694 [29NO]

Front Range Community College: anniversary, H9140 [27SE]

George Washington University: dedication of Dee J. Kelly Law Learning Center, E1190 [4SE]

Georgia (State): tribute to service academy appointees, E843 [14JN]

Glenville State College: tribute to efforts to keep tuition rates low, H7673 [25JY]

Goel, Keshav: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell scholarship recipient, E1568 [28NO]

Hampton University: anniversary, E561 [27AP]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), E1510 [13NO]

——— protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1082), H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC]

Heffern, Juliana: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Heritage University: tribute to founders, H1682 [19MR]

Hilt, Thomas: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E401 [5AP]

Hultquist, Sid: Victor Valley College Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, E221 [26FE]

Hunter, Fred: Victor Valley College Foundation President’s Award recipient, E219 [26FE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

Illinois: tribute to 18th Congressional District service academy nominees, E49 [16JA]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Military Service Academy Nomination Board, E1452 [26OC], E1567 [28NO]

Iowa State University: anniversary of Adams County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1422 [16OC]

——— anniversary of Ringgold County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1128 [7AU]

——— anniversary of Taylor County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1130 [7AU]

——— anniversary of Union County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1126 [7AU]

Jordan, Representative: allegations of knowledge of sexual misconduct by Ohio State University team doctor against students while employed as assistant wrestling coach, H6108 [11JY], H6269 [17JY]

Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc.: tribute to Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882 [21JN]

Kansas: tribute to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education initiatives, H486 [18JA]

Kansas State University: tribute to Kansas Wheat Innovation Center, H3065 [10AP]

Kaskaskia College: tribute, E452 [12AP]

Keiser University: anniversary (H. Res. 680), E11 [8JA]

Kent State University at Tuscarawas: anniversary, E1237 [12SE]

Kill, Jenna: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E402 [5AP]

Kleman, Caleb: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E552 [26AP]

——— U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E494 [18AP]

Lanier Technical College: opening of new campus in Gainesville, GA, E1631 [10DE]

Lawry-Hall, Suzanne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1422 [16OC]

Louisiana State University: anniversary of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, E1547 [20NO]

Loyola University Chicago: tribute to men’s basketball team, H3213 [13AP]

Marion Military Institute: anniversary, E941 [28JN]

May Family Foundation: tribute to Virginia Tech University College of Engineering donations, E1022 [17JY]

McDonough, Robert: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (H.R. 3415), H977 [8FE]

Meinke, Jack: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E901 [22JN]

Mercer, McKenzie: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E398 [5AP]

Meyers, Jake: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Miami, FL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]

Middle Tennessee State University: tribute to debate team, E534 [25AP]

Miller, Aidan: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, H10114 [12DE]

Miller, Alexandra: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Montana State University: anniversary, H1200 [15FE]

Morrisville State College: tribute to brewing program, H5139 [13JN]

Mulligan, David: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E399 [5AP]

Muskegon Community College: tribute, H3868 [9MY]

Napa Valley College: anniversary, E466 [16AP]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]

National Park Service: Historic Preservation Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities grants funding, H6438–H6440 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]

Nesmith, Mallory M.: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E501 [18AP]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E71 [19JA], E1563 [28NO]

Nicaragua: condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations, H5158 [14JN]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), H9790–H9792 [10DE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, E1393 [12OC]

North Carolina Central University: tribute to men’s basketball team, H1588 [14MR]

North Country Community College: anniversary, E675 [17MY]

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team, H8 [8JA]

Northhampton Community College: anniversary of Monroe Campus, E1507 [13NO]

Ohio Christian University: anniversary, E1300 [25SE]

OSIRIS-REx (spacecraft): tribute to successful mission to asteroid Bennu, E1596 [3DE]

Our Three Winners Foundation: tribute to endowment fund, E147 [6FE]

Owens Community College Alumni Association: tribute to Outstanding Service Award recipients, E516 [24AP]

Paschall, John: U.S. Air Force JROTC Flight Academy appointee, E592 [7MY]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1183 [15FE], H1645 [15MR]

——— tribute to Military Appreciation Week, H9536 [15NO]

——— tribute to wrestling team, H1737 [21MR]

Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary, E1022 [17JY]

Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary, H1356 [5MR], E254 [5MR]

Princeton University: tribute to M.S. Center for Global India, E535 [25AP]

Quinn, Ben, Sr.; University of Kentucky College of Engineering Hall of Distinction inductee, H3494 [24AP]

Ragan, Cole: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E400 [5AP]

Ralston, Mike: Iowa Association of Community College Trustees Larry H. Ebbers Award recipient, E1106 [27JY]

Red Rocks Community College: tribute to NSF Community College Innovation Challenge finalists, E928 [27JN]

Reum, Martel: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1672 [13DE]

Rice University: tribute to Sexual Assault on Campus Forum, H3458 [24AP]

Richt, Mark: Walter Camp Football Foundation Coach of the Year and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Coach of the Year awards recipient, H24 [9JA]

Riverside National Cemetery: tribute to University of California, Riverside research grant, H1736 [21MR]

Rochester College: tribute to men’s and women’s basketball teams, H3214 [13AP]

Salt Lake Community College: tribute, H3195 [12AP]

Sanchez, Bel: Comcast Corp., Hispanic Hero Award recipient, E1182 [28AU]

Santa Rosa Junior College: anniversary, E96 [25JA], E1250 [13SE]

Seton Hall University: tribute to men’s basketball team, H1618 [15MR]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (H.R. 7031), E1373 [5OC]

Smith, Cameron: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E396 [5AP]

Smith, Thurston: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Service-Community Service Award recipient, E219 [26FE]

Sonoma State University: opening of School of Business and Economics Wine Business Institute Wine Spectator Learning Center, E750 [29MY]

Southeastern University: tribute to baseball team, H4860 [7JN]

St. Cloud State University: tribute to wrestling team, H3841 [9MY]

St. Thomas University: groundbreaking of Gus Machado School of Business building, H87 [10JA]

State University of New York, Canton: anniversary, E753 [1JN]

State University of New York, Plattsburgh: anniversary of University Police Dept., E744 [25MY]

State University of New York at Adirondack: opening of Adirondack Hall, E1189 [4SE]

Stoner, Austin: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E397 [5AP]

Syracuse University: anniversary of Syracuse University Press, E1396 [12OC]

Tarleton State University: tribute to rodeo team, H8179 [13SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (H.R. 5928), H4592 [23MY]

Taxation: allow tax free distributions from 529 college savings plans for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs (H.R. 3395), H3764 [7MY]

——— permit unborn children to be account beneficiaries of section 529 education savings accounts, H10474 [20DE]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (H.R. 1661), H397 [16JA]

Taylor, Dowell: National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., inductee, E1528 [15NO]

Texas: tribute to Texas football, H8177 [13SE]

——— tribute to 21st Congressional District service academy appointees, E799 [7JN]

Texas A&M University: Corps of Cadets recipients of Holocaust Museum Houston Guardians of the Human Spirit Award, H10203 [13DE]

——— tribute to Aggie Muster tradition to honor memory of deceased alumni, E1574 [29NO]

——— tribute to Corps of Cadets, E1583 [30NO]

——— tribute to 12th Woman program to eliminate sexual assault on college campuses, H6579, H6584 [19JY], H6635 [23JY], E1039 [19JY], E1041 [23JY]

Texas A&M University-Kingsville: tribute to men’s track and field team, E1053 [24JY]

——— tribute to women’s volleyball team, E1059 [24JY]

Truett McConnell University: establishment of Women in Science Scholarship, E1445 [23OC]

Tumiatti, Kylie Lan: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, H10114 [12DE]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary, H4861 [7JN], E798 [7JN]

U.S. Military Academy: tribute to West Point Leadership Ethics and Diversity in STEM (LEADS) Program, E628 [10MY]

U.S.-United Kingdom Fulbright Commission: anniversary, H7875 [6SE]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team, H417 [17JA]

University of Arkansas at Little Rock: tribute to bike-sharing program, E1138 [10AU]

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: anniversary of ROTC officer program, E550 [26AP]

University of California, Berkeley: anniversary, E538 [25AP]

——— tribute to student analysis of impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provision relative to institutions of higher education tax-free tuition waivers and efforts to secure removal of such provision, E36 [11JA]

University of California, Davis: anniversary of MIND Institute, E1436 [23OC]

——— anniversary of School of Medicine, E1201 [5SE], E1215 [6SE]

University of California, Santa Cruz: tribute to rocket team, H3196 [12AP]

University of Central Florida: tribute to football team, H25 [9JA]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women’s field hockey team, E267 [6MR]

University of Georgia: tribute to football team, H493 [18JA]

University of Guam: anniversary of Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education Research and Service, E995 [11JY]

University of Houston: tribute to men’s basketball team, H1681 [19MR]

University of Miami: anniversary of Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, H3938 [15MY]

——— anniversary of Sports Hall of Fame, H3346 [17AP]

——— anniversary of University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disorders, H3346 [17AP]

University of Missouri: anniversary of ROTC Fighting Mules Battalion, E1302 [25SE]

University of Montana: tribute to men’s basketball team, H1617 [15MR]

University of North Carolina at Charlotte: tribute to men’s rugby team, E898 [22JN]

——— tribute to participation of marching band in D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France, E781 [6JN]

University of North Georgia: tribute to Casper Mobile Literacy Program, E1626 [10DE]

University of North Texas: anniversary of Student Health and Wellness Center, E1379 [5OC]

University of Notre Dame: tribute to women’s basketball team, E468 [16AP]

University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men’s swimming and diving team, H3160 [12AP]

University of Texas at Tyler: tribute to baseball team, E1118 [3AU]

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: tribute to chess club, E1055 [24JY]

University of the Virgin Islands: tribute to graduates, H4593 [23MY]

Valdosta State University: tribute to football team, H10271 [19DE], E1704 [20DE]

Verell, John, III: University of Tennessee Farmer of the Year award recipient, H3985 [16MY]

Veterans: ensure than veterans receive financial counseling when applying for student loans, H7861 [5SE]

Virginia State University: HBCU Digest (Internet site) Historically Black College or University of the Year award recipient, E1171 [24AU]

Visser, Michael: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Education Service Award recipient, E232 [27FE]

Walton, Daniel: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E393 [5AP]

Wartburg College: tribute to wrestling team, E333 [19MR]

Wayne County Community College District: anniversary, E614 [9MY]

Wayne State University: anniversary, E1412 [16OC], E1430 [19OC]

Whatcom Community College: tribute to leadership in cybersecurity education, E1371 [5OC]

Wichita, KS: tribute to business and education partnerships to train workers for aerospace industry jobs, H3965 [15MY]

William & Mary: anniversary, H897 [6FE], H905 [7FE]

Wofford College: tribute to Hipp Center for National Security and Foreign Policy, E936 [27JN]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), H9580, H9581 [27NO]

World Youth Skills Day: observance, H6244 [16JY]

Yale University: anniversary of Yale University Bands, E1323 [27SE]

York College of Pennsylvania: anniversary, E1276 [20SE]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Psi Omicron Zeta Chapter Annual Finer Womanhood Brunch honorees, E749 [29MY]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska Pacific University: tribute to Nordic Ski Program, S516 [25JA]

Bankruptcy: prohibit funding for Federal loan guaranty agencies to contest and litigate certain undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5327 [25JY]

Blackfeet Community College: tribute, S1161 [15FE]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 662), S6398 [28SE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S2975–S2978 [5JN]

——— tribute to Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S1337 [5MR]

Cook, Samuel D.: tribute (S. Res. 285), S8036 [22DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Essential Community Facilities Program funding, S4484 [27JN]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (S. 2384), S653 [6FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: funding through reductions in domestic priorities funding, S3965 [18JN]

Dept. of Education: allow the awarding of job training Federal Pell Grants (S. 206), S2572 [9MY]

——— amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (S. 2596), S1950 [22MR]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (S. 3083), S3984 [18JN]

——— increase maximum discretionary Federal Pell Grants award, S5738 [21AU], S5904, S5905 [23AU]

——— increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers, S2675 [15MY], S2753, S2763 [17MY]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools, S2787 [21MY]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (S. 3467), S6226 [18SE]

——— prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

——— provide for preparation of career and technical education teachers (S. 2737), S2392 [24AP]

——— provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and enhance institutional aid to address teacher and principal shortages (S. 3308), S5520 [31JY]

——— provide grants to higher education institutions to expand access to dual and concurrent enrollment programs and early/middle college programs (S. 718), S4859 [10JY]

——— provide greater support to college students with dependents by increasing access to on-campus child care (S. 1690), S675 [7FE]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (S. 2351), S550 [29JA]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (S. 2984), S2936 [24MY]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S1935 [22MR], S2803, S2804 [22MY], S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419–S1423, S1431 [7MR], S1833 [20MR]

——— establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence industries, S4328 [21JN]

——— support and fund innovative science research and the development of National Laboratories and institutions of higher education, S4020 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees, S6471 [3OC]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (S. 3095), S4283 [20JN]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 693), S5878 [23AU]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (H.R. 5385), S6032 [4SE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (S. 2597), S7365 [6DE]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (S. 2888), S2795 [21MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S., S3012 [6JN], S3279 [7JN]

Dept. of Labor: promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment, S5879 [23AU]

Dept. of State: anniversary of Fulbright Program, S6218 [18SE]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), S7817–S7820 [18DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance payment of monthly housing stipends paid under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (S. 3328), S7222 [29NO]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (S. 3777), S7821 [18DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), S6254 [18SE]

——— grant eligibility for Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, S5799 [22AU]

Diné College: anniversary, S5357 [25JY]

East Mississippi Community College: tribute to football team, S7867 [19DE]

Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR], S1622 [12MR]

——— tribute to international students, S2477 [26AP]

Florida: Federal district court decision overturning law banning use of college campus locations as early voting sites, S5709 [20AU]

Florida State University: tribute to women’s soccer team, S7274 [4DE]

——— tribute to women’s softball team (S. Res. 543), S3861 [12JN]

FTC: require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (S. 2640), S2042 [10AP]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6104 [6SE]

——— protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6408 [1OC], S6417, S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]

——— protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), unanimous-consent agreement, S6399 [28SE]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, S221 [17JA]

——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (S. 2344), S521–S524 [25JA]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1852), S54 [8JA], S285 [18JA], S334, S335, S336 [19JA]

Indiana University: tribute to women’s basketball team (S. Res. 494), S2498 [26AP]

James Madison University: tribute to football team, S93 [9JA]

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary of Tampa, Fl, alumni chapter, S4728 [28JN]

Kentucky: tribute to college basketball teams, S1325 [5MR]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: congratulate on achieving 200 member institutions (S. Res. 620), S6007 [28AU]

National College Application Month: designate (S. Res. 697), S7062 [15NO]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (S. Res. 551), S4271 [20JN], S4351 [21JN]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (S. Res. 639), S6259 [18SE]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 400), S852 [9FE]

Nevada Sagebrush (University of Nevada, Reno publication): anniversary, S7783 [18DE]

New York University: anniversary of Glucksman Ireland House of NYU, S869 [12FE]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S5937, S5938 [23AU]

——— coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), House amendment, S7727 [17DE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, S6705 [9OC]

North Central State College: anniversary, S2317 [19AP]

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team, S93 [9JA]

——— tribute to football team (S. Res. 372), S170 [11JA]

Northern Illinois University: anniversary of mass shooting, S958 [14FE]

Northern Kentucky University: anniversary of Founders Day, S1336 [5MR]

Olympic Games: tribute to Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Program participants, S517 [25JA]

Purdue University: urge commitment to end certain practices, such as, predispute mandatory arbitration clauses and class action bans in student enrollment, after acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University, S6806 [11OC]

Senate: legislative priorities, S276 [18JA]

Servicemen’s Readjustment Act: anniversary, S4270 [20JN]

Taxation: facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (S. 3611), S7946 [19DE]

——— permit employers to make matching contributions to workers under certain retirement plans as if worker student loan payments were salary reduction contributions to the retirement plan (S. 3771), S7791 [18DE]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: tribute to being named first ‘‘National Stop the Bleed Campus’’, S7045 [15NO]

University of Alabama: tribute to football team (S. Res. 375), S277 [18JA]

University of California: anniversary (S. Res. 438), S1794 [19MR], S1880 [21MR]

University of Central Missouri: tribute to women’s basketball team (S. Res. 461), S2128 [12AP]

University of Charleston: tribute to men’s soccer team (S. Res. 380), S475 [23JA]

University of Georgia: tribute to football team, S29 [4JA]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men’s basketball team, S1617 [12MR]

University of Maryland: tribute to men’s soccer team (S. Res. 739), S8002 [20DE]

University of Notre Dame: tribute to women’s basketball team (S. Res. 493), S2498 [26AP]

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S2829 [22MY]

Vanderbilt University: tribute to women’s bowling team, S2479 [26AP]

Villanova University: tribute to men’s basketball team (S. Res. 482), S2396 [24AP]

Wayne State University: anniversary, S6813 [11OC], S7130 [27NO]

Wesleyan University: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (S. Res. 538), S3391 [7JN]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to men’s basketball team, S1617 [12MR]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), S6364 [27SE]

Yale University: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (S. Res. 537), S3391 [7JN]

Reports

12th Woman Report, H6582 [19JY]

Reports filed

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2511) (S. Rept. 115–291), S4843 [9JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1049) (H. Rept. 115–919), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2597), S2439 [25AP]

Dept. of Transportation Reports Harmonization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3367) (S. Rept. 115–390), S7132 [27NO]

Education and Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5859) (H. Rept. 115–1067), H9767 [6DE]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 701) (S. Rept. 115–204), S612 [5FE]

National Park Service Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1135) (S. Rept. 115–236), S2439 [25AP]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1446) (S. Rept. 115–234), S2439 [25AP]

Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4508) (H. Rept. 115–550), H1074 [8FE]

Servicemembers Improved Transition Through Reforms for Ensuring Progress (SIT-REP) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4830) (H. Rept. 115–694), H4283 [21MY]

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 808), S4843 [9JY]

Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow’s Health Professionals (Vet HP) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 115–867), H7153 [24JY]

Women in Aerospace Education Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4254), S5692 [16AU]

Statements

Comprehensive Review, Actions and Next Steps Relative to Texas A&M University Sexual Assault Investigations: Michael K. Young, H6582 [19JY]

Mountain Targets Implementations Through Student Engaged Learning: Utah International Mountain Forum, E1189 [4SE]

Testimonies

Dunbar High School, Fort Myers, FL, Academy for Technology Excellence: Carl Burnside, E1076 [26JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 1049, consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, H7834 [5SE]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 959, Dept. of HHS advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs extension, H6605–H6607 [23JY]

H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, H7853–H7855 [5SE]

H.R. 1676, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, H6602–H6604 [23JY]

H.R. 2787, Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow’s Health Professionals (Vet HP) Act, H7132 [24JY]

H.R. 4254, Women in Aerospace Education Act, S6364 [27SE], H9580 [27NO]

H.R. 4830, Servicemembers Improved Transition Through Reforms for Ensuring Progress (SIT-REP) Act, H4254 [21MY]

H.R. 5102, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, H5045 [12JN]

H.R. 5261, Treatment, Education, and Community Help (TEACH) To Combat Addiction Act, H5052 [12JN]

H.R. 5385, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, H6600 [23JY]

S. 97, Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, S1419–S1421 [7MR], H8235–H8237 [13SE]

S. 2351, Preserving Teacher Loan Forgiveness for Military Spouses Act, S551 [29JA]

S. 2511, Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act, H9790 [10DE]

S. 2596, FAFSA Fairness Act, S1950 [22MR]

S. 2597, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, S7365 [6DE]

S. 2664, GEAR UP for Success Act, S2123 [12AP]

S. 3205, Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, S4952 [12JY]

S. 3367, Dept. of Transportation Reports Harmonization Act, S7819 [18DE], H10516 [21DE]

S. 3479, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, S6227–S6231, S6254–S6258 [18SE], H8754–H8758 [25SE]

S. 3611, Faster Access to Federal Student Aid Act, S7946 [19DE]

S. 3777, Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act, S7795, S7821 [18DE], H10428 [20DE]

S. Res. 372, tribute to North Dakota State University football team, S169 [11JA]

S. Res. 375, tribute to University of Alabama football team, S302 [18JA]

S. Res. 380, tribute to University of Charleston men’s soccer team, S470 [23JA]

S. Res. 400, National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week, S851 [9FE]

S. Res. 438, University of California anniversary, S1793 [19MR]

S. Res. 461, tribute to University of Central Missouri women’s basketball team, S2126 [12AP]

S. Res. 482, tribute to Villanova University men’s basketball team, S2394 [24AP]

S. Res. 493, tribute to University of Notre Dame women’s basketball team, S2494 [26AP]

S. Res. 494, tribute to Indiana University women’s basketball team, S2494 [26AP]

S. Res. 537, tribute to Yale University men’s lacrosse team, S3296 [7JN]

S. Res. 538, tribute to Wesleyan University men’s lacrosse team, S3296 [7JN]

S. Res. 543, tribute to Florida State University women’s softball team, S3764 [12JN]

S. Res. 551, National GI Bill Commemoration Week, S4037 [19JN]

S. Res. 620, congratulate National Academy of Inventors, Inc., on achieving 200 member institutions, S5994 [28AU]

S. Res. 639, National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, S6235 [18SE]

S. Res. 662, Campus Fire Safety Month, S6390 [28SE]

S. Res. 697, National College Application Month, S7058 [15NO]

S. Res. 739, tribute to University of Maryland men’s soccer team, S7990 [20DE]

COLLELUORI, CHERYL

Remarks in House

Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission: Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E398 [5AP]

COLLIER, PAUL L., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1426 [19OC]

COLLIER COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Chabot, Tammy: Collier County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

COLLINS, ADDIE MAE

Remarks in House

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, H8174 [13SE]

COLLINS, CHRIS (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 1494), H1178 [14FE]

Anti-Bullying Roundtable: establish (see H.R. 4536), H1477 [7MR]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H3444 [18AP]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H4285 [21MY]

Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building, Brentwood, NY: designate (see H.R. 5412), H3049 [26MR]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1544 [13MR]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see H.R. 5353), H1728 [20MR]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1552), H5977 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 5640), H4850 [6JN]

——— extend and modernize sugar program, extend and subsequently repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar (see H.R. 4265), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (see H.R. 3994), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H3506 [24AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program (see H.R. 7313), H10210 [13DE]

——— make innovative technology loan guarantee support available for battery storage technologies (see H.R. 7312), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide for consideration of energy storage systems by electric utilities as part of a supply side resource process (see H.R. 7311), H10210 [13DE]

Dept. of HHS: nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H6196 [13JY]

——— publish physical activity recommendations (see H.R. 1519), H1609 [14MR]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6378), H6465 [17JY]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H6559 [18JY]

——— require certain disproportionate share hospital (DSH) covered entities under the 340B drug discount program to submit reports on low-income utilization rates of outpatient hospital services furnished by such entities (see H.R. 5598), H3505 [24AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see H.R. 6400), H6463 [17JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6559 [18JY]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H5977 [28JN]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H10211 [13DE]

——— study suitability and feasibility of designating the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area (see H.R. 6307), H5987 [3JY]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H7688 [25JY]

——— carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H1699 [19MR]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H1442 [6MR]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H3452 [23AP]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H1544 [13MR]

DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H3744 [27AP]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— provide for enhanced penalties for certain offenses relative to controlled substances containing fentanyl (see H.R. 3883), H3343 [16AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6465 [17JY]

FCC: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (see H.R. 5709), H3833 [8MY]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H3931 [10MY]

FEMA: exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from mandatory purchase requirement under National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5618), H6112 [11JY]

FTC: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see H.R. 3409), H18 [8JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9821 [10DE]

Great Lakes Week: designate (see H. Res. 868), H3750 [3MY]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3148 [11AP]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H3397 [17AP]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1654 [15MR]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H4285 [21MY]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H4850 [6JN]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H10104 [11DE]

Israel: commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H10600 [27DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3444 [18AP]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 502), H3397 [17AP]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H1506 [9MR]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H7157 [24JY]

Maurice D. Hinchey Post Office Building, Saugerties, NY: designate (see H.R. 4722), H405 [16JA]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1542), H3316 [13AP]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H3210 [12AP]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H3979 [15MY]

——— expand and revise classification of and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 750), H4584 [22MY]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1542), H3316 [13AP]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H133 [10JA]

——— require prescription drug plans to include information on adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain (see H.R. 5686), H3781 [7MY]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (see H.R. 5676), H3749 [3MY]

Members of Congress: provide for the temporary halt in pension payments for Members sentenced for certain offenses (see H.R. 4314), H733 [30JA]

National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (see H.R. 6077), H6589 [19JY]

National Fishing and Boating Week: designate (see H. Res. 871), H4584 [22MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3148 [11AP]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H7689 [25JY]

Native Americans: provide the right of those born in Canada or the U.S. to pass U.S. borders to anyone who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the U.S. or Canada (see H.R. 6598), H7723 [26JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H10104 [11DE]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H6196 [13JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H3444 [18AP]

Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY: designate (see H.R. 6930), H9149 [27SE]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see H. Res. 712), H738 [2FE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4733 [25MY]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Taxation: establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H5094 [12JN]

——— improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts (see H.R. 5138), H1610 [14MR]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H3444 [18AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H4982 [7JN]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H3506 [24AP]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H677 [29JA]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9569 [16NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: issue regulations to ensure due process rights for physicians furnishing emergency medical services (see H.R. 6372), H6195 [13JY]

——— provide for certain user fees under the 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 6240), H5815 [27JN]

FCC: clarify acceptable 9-1-1 obligations or expenditures relative to wireless communications (see H.R. 6424), H6557 [18JY]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see H.R. 5472), H3146 [11AP]

Information technology: create registry of Federal assets on which a communications facility or communications infrastructure could be constructed to address lack of broadband Internet access in rural areas (see H.R. 4798), H403 [16JA]

SBA: prohibit businesses owned by or affiliated with Chinese citizens from receiving assistance (see H.R. 6241), H5815 [27JN]

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building, Dansville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5395), H2041 [22MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: issue regulations to ensure due process rights for physicians furnishing emergency medical services (H.R. 6372), H6196 [13JY]

——— provide for certain user fees under the 340B drug discount program (H.R. 6240), H5816 [27JN]

FCC: clarify acceptable 9-1-1 obligations or expenditures relative to wireless communications (H.R. 6424), H6558 [18JY]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (H.R. 5472), H3147 [11AP]

Information technology: create registry of Federal assets on which a communications facility or communications infrastructure could be constructed to address lack of broadband Internet access in rural areas (H.R. 4798), H404 [16JA]

SBA: prohibit businesses owned by or affiliated with Chinese citizens from receiving assistance (H.R. 6241), H5816 [27JN]

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building, Dansville, NY: designate (H.R. 5395), H2042 [22MR]

Remarks

Aurora, NY: anniversary, E443• [12AP]

Batavian.com (Internet site): anniversary, E574• [1MY]

Corps of Engineers: investigation account funding, H4925 [7JN]

Cox, Bob: U.S. Capitol Police Life Saving Award recipient, E884• [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), Senate amendment, H5572 [22JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]

Holland, NY: anniversary, E443• [12AP]

Iowa (U.S.S.): anniversary of explosion during live-fire exercise, E447• [12AP]

Israel: independence anniversary, E482• [17AP]

Lake View, NY: anniversary, E732• [24MY]

Rush, NY: anniversary, E354• [21MR]

Shelby, NY: anniversary, E846• [14JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3088 [10AP]

Wales, NY: anniversary, E443• [12AP]

Resignations

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7749 [10AU]

Tributes

Bowman, Danny, E1247• [13SE]

Delano, Paul R., Jr., E997• [11JY]

COLLINS, DOC

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10098 [11DE]

COLLINS, DOUG (a Representative from Georgia)

Appointments

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Atlanta United FC (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 1179), H10210 [13DE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see H.R. 3), H3978 [15MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3148 [11AP]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H7825 [4SE]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H737 [2FE]

——— secure rights of artists of works of visual art to receive resale royalties for sales of high-end art at auction houses (see H.R. 6868), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirement applicable to able-bodied adults without dependents (see H.R. 2996), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1544 [13MR]

——— allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H132 [10JA]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 820), H3835 [8MY]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H1727 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9758 [30NO]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H4692 [23MY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

EPA: exclude vehicles used solely for competition from certain provisions of the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 350), H5987 [3JY]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for certain limitations on judicial review of agency actions (see H.R. 5468), H3146 [11AP]

——— require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H18 [8JA]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (see H.R. 5645), H3741 [27AP]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9460 [30OC]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H555 [18JA]

Insurance: require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H1609 [14MR]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H9152 [27SE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H7943 [7SE]

Law enforcement officers: permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities (see H.R. 2561), H170 [11JA]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H9431 [12OC]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H2043 [22MR]

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Taxation: allow the carryforward of health flexible spending arrangement account balances (see H.R. 6313), H6042 [10JY]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H5581 [22JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: provide free access and enable users to electronically search Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system and consolidate Case Management/Electronic Case Files system (see H.R. 6714), H7919 [6SE]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Bankruptcy: address reorganization of small businesses (see H.R. 7190), H9742 [29NO]

Bureau of Reclamation: facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1167), H9763 [3DE]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (see H. Res. 748), H1265 [26FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

Dept. of State: require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see H.R. 5626), H3705 [26AP]

Drugs: prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (see H. Res. 682), H82 [9JA]

Financial institutions: require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during February district work period (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), consideration (see H. Res. 989), H6110 [11JY]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see H.R. 4943), H901 [6FE]

Medicare: require drug price concessions, incentive payments, and adjustments to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D (see H.R. 5958), H4728 [24MY]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: provide free access and enable users to electronically search Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system and consolidate Case Management/Electronic Case Files system (H.R. 6714), H7920 [6SE]

Bankruptcy: address reorganization of small businesses (H.R. 7190), H9743 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice: provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H3782 [7MY]

Dept. of State: require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (H.R. 5626), H3706 [26AP]

Drugs: prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (H.R. 5933), H4693 [23MY]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (H.R. 4943), H902 [6FE]

Medicare: require drug price concessions, incentive payments, and adjustments to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D (H.R. 5958), H4729 [24MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1545 [14MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H488 [18JA]

Air Force: anniversary of Air Force Reserve, H3152 [12AP]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136, H1141, H1144 [14FE]

Blue Ridge, GA; anniversary of Mercier Orchards, E151• [7FE]

Bowen, Jacob: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500• [18AP]

Bowen, Joab: Greater Hall County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the Year award recipient, E500• [18AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053, H6057 [11JY]

Bush, George: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 56), H9760 [3DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of George Bush (S. Con. Res. 55), H9760 [3DE]

Clayton, GA: tribute to Rotary Club award recipients, E1023• [17JY]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1277, H1280 [27FE]

——— eliminate sections of the U.S. Code that over-criminalize activities that should not be crimes (H.R. 7093), H10395, H10396 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice: integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), Senate amendment, H10393, H10395 [20DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4312 [22MY]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820, H5822, H5824 [28JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), H10396, H10398 [20DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, H10362, H10365 [20DE]

Dept. of State: require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (H.R. 5626), H6016 [10JY], E678• [17MY]

Dunlap, Kit: Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Legacy Award recipient, H7162 [25JY]

East Ellijay, GA: anniversary of Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, E1201• [5SE]

Ellijay, GA: tribute to River Street Tavern, E505• [18AP]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (H. Res. 682), H103, H104, H106, H107, H109, H110 [10JA]

Financial institutions: require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136, H1144 [14FE]

Flowery Branch, GA: tribute to Flowery Branch High School boys’ tennis team, E744• [25MY]

Fox Factory Holding Corp.: relocation of headquarters to Hall County, GA, E1628• [10DE]

Freeman, Pat: Legacy Link, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1624• [10DE]

Gainesville, GA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1301• [25SE]

——— anniversary of Mount Vernon Exploratory School, H3866 [9MY]

——— anniversary of Scott’s Downtown restaurant, H488 [18JA]

——— Hall County Resource Recovery Division recipient of Georgia Recycling Coalition Conference Innovation Award, E1401• [12OC]

——— tribute to Gainesville Vision Clinic, E471• [16AP]

——— tribute to Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce annual award recipients, E842• [14JN]

——— tribute to Johnson High School boys’ soccer team, E679• [17MY]

——— tribute to North Hall Middle School Sandra Deal Secret Reading Garden, E1092• [26JY]

Georgia (State): tribute to contributions to Georgia Mountain Food Bank, E988• [10JY]

——— tribute to service academy appointees, E843• [14JN]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053, H6057 [11JY]

Habersham County, GA: anniversary, E1393• [12OC]

Hackett, Jan: Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference Larry Allen Tourism Leadership Award recipient, E1241• [12SE]

Hall County, GA: anniversary, E1491• [2NO]

Hooper, McKenzie: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438• [23OC]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), consideration (H. Res. 989), H6122, H6123, H6125, H6127 [12JY]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H103, H104, H106, H107, H109, H110 [10JA]

Jackson Electric Membership Corp.: tribute to Operation Round Up program, E1203• [5SE]

Journal: question of approval, H454 [17JA]

Knight, Lloyd: United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Jim Casey Community Service Award recipient, E678• [17MY]

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp.: anniversary, E743• [25MY]

Kudyba, Sarah: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program scholarship recipient, E1438• [23OC]

Lanier Technical College: opening of new campus in Gainesville, GA, E1631• [10DE]

Lewallen, Caroline: Hall County, GA, Farm Bureau and Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers program Excellence in Agriculture award recipient, H7162 [25JY]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (S. 2896), H10396 [20DE]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H488 [18JA]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), Senate amendment, H10362, H10365 [20DE]

Otoo, Kingsley O.: QuestBridge (organization) College Prep Scholar award recipient, E986• [10JY]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136, H1144 [14FE]

Romano, Pam: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angel in Adoption Award recipient, E678• [17MY]

Rotary Club of South Hall County, Inc.: tribute to Awesome 80’s 5K Race to benefit local charities, E1397• [12OC]

Royston, GA: anniversary of Ty Cobb Museum, H7162 [25JY]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1297• [25SE]

Tate City, GA: tribute to repair and maintenance of Talluah River Road, E1250• [13SE]

Taxation: modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 48), H8838 [25SE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), Senate amendment, H8822 [25SE]

Toccoa, GA: tribute to Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E1205• [5SE]

Toledo, Doris: QuestBridge (organization) College Prep Scholar award recipient, E986• [10JY]

Truett McConnell University: establishment of Women in Science Scholarship, E1445• [23OC]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers, H8822 [25SE]

——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3537 [25AP]

University of North Georgia: tribute to Casper Mobile Literacy Program, E1626• [10DE]

Votes: position on missed, E870• [20JN], E886•, E890• [21JN], E935• [27JN]

WRWH–Radio (Cleveland, GA): anniversary, E1443• [23OC]

Yarck, Alyssa: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E844• [14JN]

Z. Brown Distillery (business): tribute to producing 500th barrel of bourbon, H488 [18JA]

Zappi-Colombine, Victoria: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438• [23OC]

Reports filed

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During February District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6237, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 989) (H. Rept. 115–815), H6110 [11JY]

Consideration of S. 139, Foreign Intelligence Collection and Safeguards, Accountability, and Acquisition Oversight Improvements and Extension of Communications Search Authority: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 682) (H. Rept. 115–504), H82 [9JA]

Tributes

Aaron, Tommy, E280• [8MR]

Bowman, Danny D., E1310• [26SE]

Burle, Abby and Ryan, H7162 [25JY]

Coates, Bill, E1206• [5SE]

Collins, Lorena Camp, E495• [18AP]

Cooper, Melvin, E1490• [2NO]

Devkota, Rasmit, E288• [8MR]

Dixon, Julia, E1248• [13SE]

Elliot, Chase, E1210• [5SE]

England, Eric, E562• [27AP]

Entrekin, Fran, E840• [14JN]

Forrester, Jerry, E1618• [10DE]

Fuller, Terrell, E1211• [5SE]

Gaines, Jim, E1207• [5SE]

Gaur, Dhruv, E571• [27AP]

Gomez, Arlette, E154• [7FE]

Gregg, Carol, E1024• [17JY]

Halstead, Tripp, E362• [22MR]

Henson, Stanley, E363• [22MR]

Herdener, Tony, E280• [8MR]

Lancaster, Ben, E280• [8MR]

McIntosh, Peter, E152• [7FE]

Miller, Zell, H3152 [12AP]

Nation, Chuck, E992• [10JY]

Norris, Frances, E283• [8MR]

Ojeda, Jodefita, E1098• [26JY]

Panoz, Donald, E1349• [28SE]

Phillips, DeDe, E891• [21JN]

Pressley, Justin, E1208• [5SE]

Sims, Lisa, E847• [14JN]

Smith, Cameron, E845• [14JN]

Snelling, Walt, E466• [16AP]

Stewart, Hannah, E288• [8MR]

Tovar, Giselle, E154• [7FE]

Vaughan, Nicki, E1021• [17JY]

Wade, R. Bryant, E845• [14JN]

COLLINS, EVAN

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to 3d Congressional District students participating in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, H4860 [7JN]

COLLINS, GREG

Remarks in House

Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization): Man of the Year Award recipient, E329 [15MR]

COLLINS, JOHN C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1427 [19OC]

COLLINS, KAITLAN

Bills and resolutions

Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (see S. Res. 601), S5583 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (S. Res. 601), S5554 [1AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 601, condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal, S5586 [1AU]

COLLINS, LORENA CAMP

Remarks in House

Tribute, E495 [18AP]

COLLINS, MAC (a former Representative from Georgia)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H9806 [10DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7965 [20DE]

COLLINS, MO

Remarks in House

National Association of Women Business Owners: Iowa Advocate of the Year award recipient, E108 [29JA]

COLLINS, PATRICK

Essays

Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, S7856 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Nebraska: 2d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

COLLINS, RANDY

Remarks in House

Japan: urge resolution to international parental child abduction case, H5753 [27JN]

COLLINS, RICHARD, III

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4150 [17MY]

COLLINS, RUSSELL N., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E255 [5MR]

COLLINS, SUSAN M. (a Senator from Maine)

Amendments

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7488, S7511 [12DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), S7520, S7527 [12DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4415, S4426, S4430, S4431, S4438, S4442, S4444, S4453, S4455 [26JN], S4641, S4644, S4653, S4658, S4661, S4673 [27JN], S4714, S4752, S4761 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3260 [6JN], S3295, S3307, S3327, S3329, S3337, S3362 [7JN], S3595, S3604, S3638, S3703 [11JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5720, S5726 [20AU], S5781 [21AU], S5833 [22AU], S5902, S5903, S5934 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S7936 [19DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1956 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5280 [24JY], S5385, S5388 [25JY], S5425, S5434 [26JY], S5501 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1600 [8MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S972, S1118 [14FE]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S6893 [26OC]

Conferee: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S5620 [15AU]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 567), S4735 [28JN]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S6190 [17SE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S6278 [24SE]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see S. 2416), S1339 [5MR]

——— reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S8018 [21DE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP]

Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute (see S. Res. 687), S6964 [14NO]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

——— condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military (see S. Res. 735), S7926 [19DE]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S1845 [20MR]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S6772 [10OC]

China: express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting (see S. Res. 220), S6772 [10OC]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see S. 2522), S1578 [8MR]

Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see S. 2472), S1286 [28FE]

Community development: reauthorize certain regional economic and community development commissions (see S. 2508), S1452 [7MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see S. 1143), S6143 [12SE]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S2012 [9AP]

DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (see S. 2661), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network (see S. 2712), S3952 [14JN]

——— establish Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (see S. 2790), S2485 [26AP]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 2762), S2484 [26AP]

——— improve food safety, encourage greater production of agricultural commodities for use in the locality in which produced, and reauthorize and expand support of these efforts (see S. 1947), S582 [30JA]

——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities (see S. 3113), S4411 [26JN]

——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see S. 2404), S840 [8FE]

Dept. of Commerce: ensure ZTE Corp., compliance with all probationary conditions set forth in the settlement agreement entered into with Bureau of Industry and Security (see S. 3455), S6222 [18SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2441 [25AP]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S6965 [14NO]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see S. 1850), S2342 [23AP]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see S. 2278), S1244 [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4952 [12JY]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see S. 1328), S6143 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7089 [26NO]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see S. 2298), S168 [11JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: include State insurance commissioner as a voting member of Financial Stability Oversight Council (see S. 3177), S6496 [3OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at departmental medical centers (see S. 1873), S139 [10JA]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see S. 1596), S2595 [9MY]

——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S3983 [18JN]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S7052 [15NO]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S2392 [24AP]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S253 [17JA]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (see S. 1580), S2793 [21MY]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S5131 [23JY]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (see S. 2593), S1947 [22MR]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see S. 3573), S6815 [11OC]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

EPA: ensure phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons manufacturing to support next-generation technologies (see S. 2448), S1164 [15FE]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Executive Office of the President: reauthorize Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise (see S. 3165), S6278 [24SE]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see S. 2274), S8018 [21DE]

——— reimburse for income taxes incurred during travel, transportation, and relocation (see S. 3236), S5066 [18JY]

——— restore administrative law judges to the competitive service (see S. 3387), S5932 [23AU]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 2607), S2392 [24AP]

——— authorize issuance of extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves (see S. 2521), S1949 [22MR]

——— prohibit illegal modification of firearms (see S. 2475), S1579 [8MR]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (see S. 3068), S3951 [14JN]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 436), S1735 [14MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2343 [23AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see S. 2269), S3907 [13JN]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S2013 [9AP]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (see S. 808), S4369 [25JN]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 281), S1790 [19MR]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S4875 [10JY]

Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see S. 3341), S5955 [27AU]

International Association of Fire Fighters: anniversary (see S. Res. 743), S8028 [22DE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1578 [8MR]

Internet: protect consumers from deceptive practices by online hotel reservation booking sites and direct the FTC to simplify its complaint reporting system and study impact of fraud on consumers (see S. 1164), S6143 [12SE]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see S. 3516), S6342 [26SE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see S. Res. 481), S6732 [9OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 569), S613 [5FE]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: provide a standard definition of therapeutic family care services (see S. 1357), S46 [4JA]

——— provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 21 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see S. 3462), S6223 [18SE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S1220 [26FE]

Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 1879), S1244 [27FE]

——— designate Rural Emergency Hospitals to sustain emergency services in rural areas (see S. 1130), S1220 [26FE]

——— establish a system to educate individuals approaching eligibility and simplify and modernize the enrollment process (see S. 1909), S582 [30JA]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see S. 3067), S3951 [14JN]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see S. 2553), S1735 [14MR]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see S. 2908), S6030 [4SE]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see S. 3366), S5831 [22AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 670), S6732 [9OC]

Middle East: require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 58), S2075 [11AP]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 3652), S7051 [15NO]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see S. Res. 629), S7089 [26NO]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 439), S1790 [19MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3530), S6388 [28SE]

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day: support goals (see S. Res. 508), S2679 [15MY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 657), S6356 [27SE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 531), S2925 [24MY]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see S. Res. 479), S2342 [23AP]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Girls & Women in Sports Day: observance (see S. Res. 398), S704 [7FE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2926 [24MY]

National Lobster Day: designate (see S. Res. 599), S5455 [30JY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S4876 [10JY]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Retirement Security Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 654), S6342 [26SE]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 62), S5585 [1AU]

——— support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE]

NIH: study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see S. 3286), S5423 [26JY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Palestinian Authority: condition foreign aid on steps to end violence and terrorism against U.S. and Israeli citizens, condemn and investigate such acts, and terminate payments to those imprisoned or who died for such acts (see S. 1697), S1379 [6MR]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2562), S1765 [15MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6223 [18SE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S4370 [25JN]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see S. 1106), S188 [16JA]

Public welfare programs: extend State court funding for child welfare (see S. 2173), S348 [19JA]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2571), S1790 [19MR]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

SBA: expand opportunities available to employee-owned business concerns through loan programs (see S. 2786), S2485 [26AP]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR]

Science: provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see S. 379), S2878 [23MY]

——— provide States with option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see S. 428), S2391 [24AP]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis: establish (see S. 3231), S7276 [4DE]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see S. 3058), S3906 [13JN]

——— facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (see S. 3611), S7357 [6DE]

——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see S. 384), S6277 [24SE]

——— provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see S. 1042), S6732 [9OC]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5519 [31JY]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see S. 821), S7088 [26NO]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S5832 [22AU]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S6190 [17SE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see S. 2463), S5005 [17JY]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 549), S3952 [14JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S5131 [23JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S1378 [6MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S2969 [4JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S6925 [13NO]

——— recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see S. 3729), S7357 [6DE]

——— recognize anniversary and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see S. Res. 737), S7926 [19DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 710), S7191 [28NO]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 662), S6388 [28SE]

DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (see S. 2659), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S2643 [14MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish community action opioid response grant program (see S. 2636), S2040 [10AP]

——— establish grant program within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to create peer support recovery networks (see S. 2657), S2120 [12AP]

——— improve guardianship oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (see S. 3669), S7190 [28NO]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (see S. 2888), S2793 [21MY]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 2458), S1243 [27FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN]

Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (see S. 3394), S5991 [28AU]

Independent Transportation Network of America (organization): tribute (see S. Res. 491), S2485 [26AP]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S1735 [14MR]

IRS: establish a nationwide program to provide personal identification numbers to taxpayers to help prevent tax-related identity theft (see S. 3186), S4843 [9JY]

Medicare: improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see S. 3160), S4734 [28JN]

——— improve home health payment reforms (see S. 3545), S6495 [3OC]

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 638), S6224 [18SE]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 506), S2623 [10MY]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

Older Americans Month: designate (see S. Res. 517), S2793 [21MY]

Read Across America Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S1316 [1MR]

Senior citizens: issue Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp (see S. 3594), S6815 [11OC]

Taxation: promote retirement savings on behalf of small business employees by improving SIMPLE retirement accounts and easing the transition from a SIMPLE plan to a 401(k) plan (see S. 3197), S4916 [11JY]

——— provide for a permanent extension of the lower threshold for the medical expense deduction (see S. 3621), S6964 [14NO]

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 719), S7431 [11DE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), S6697 [5OC], S6714 [9OC]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Letters

Allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S1910 [22MR]

——— several organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Dept. of Justice decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions: by, S6767 [10OC]

Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program reauthorization and Geriatric Academic Career Awards program reinstatement: Maura Brennan, National Association for Geriatric Education and National Association of Geriatric Education Centers, S2795 [21MY]

Know the Lowest Price Act: David Mitchell, Patients for Affordable Drugs, Inc., S2665 [15MY]

——— several health organizations, S2666 [15MY]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act: David Mitchell, Patients for Affordable Drugs, Inc., S2665 [15MY]

——— several health organizations, S2666 [15MY]

——— Thomas E. Menighan, American Pharmacists Association, S2665 [15MY]

Senior$afe Act: Jaye L. Martin, Legal Services for the Elderly (organization), S1712 [14MR]

——— Mike Rothman, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1712 [14MR]

Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act: Jonathan F. Thompson, National Sheriffs’ Association, S6819 [11OC]

——— Mai Fernandez, National Center for Victims of Crime, S6819 [11OC]

——— Robert B. Blancato, Elder Justice Coalition, S6819 [11OC]

Press releases

Know the Lowest Price Act: CVS Health Corp., S2666 [15MY]

——— Express Scripts Holding Co., S2666 [15MY]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act: CVS Health Corp., S2666 [15MY]

——— Express Scripts Holding Co., S2666 [15MY]

——— Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, S2666 [15MY]

Report—Individual Insurance Premiums Next Year 40% Lower Under Alexander-Murray, Collins-Nelson Than if Congress Doesn’t Act: by, S1752 [15MR]

Privilege of the floor

Cummings, Grant, S7277 [4DE]

Kurtz, Rowan, S7277 [4DE]

Mantone, John-Paul, S5789 [21AU]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, S1910, S1921 [22MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5231, S5241 [24JY], S5533 [1AU]

Amtrak: long-distance passenger rail routes funding, S5339 [25JY]

——— require Inspector General to update audit report concerning on-time performance, S5241 [24JY]

Appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction of consolidated appropriations, S5352 [25JY]

Auburn, ME: anniversary, S868 [12FE]

Branson, MO: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Table Rock Lake boat sinking, S5240 [24JY]

Bridgton, ME: anniversary of Shawnee Peak Ski Area, S166 [11JA]

Brunswick, ME: anniversary of Maine State Music Theater, S5356 [25JY]

DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (S. 2659), S2105 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4725 [28JN]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (S. 2835), S2644 [14MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5750 [21AU], S5793 [22AU], S5878 [23AU]

Dept. of HHS: establish community action opioid response grant program (S. 2636), S2105 [12AP]

——— establish grant program within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to create peer support recovery networks (S. 2657), S2105 [12AP]

——— improve guardianship oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (S. 3669), S7192 [28NO]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (S. 2888), S2795 [21MY]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 2458), S1248 [27FE]

——— decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S6767 [10OC]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), unanimous-consent request, S1918 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S700 [7FE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5231, S5241 [24JY], S5339, S5340, S5352 [25JY], S5533 [1AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent agreement, S5347 [25JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5793 [22AU], S5878 [23AU]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5231, S5241 [24JY], S5339 [25JY], S5533 [1AU]

Diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S5878 [23AU]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): confirmation as circuit judge, S2477 [26AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1711 [14MR]

Falmouth, ME: anniversary, S6912 [13NO]

——— Falmouth High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7081 [26NO]

FDA: prohibit funding for regulations to require the term ‘‘added sugar’’ be included on food labels for honey and maple syrup, S5533 [1AU]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5231, S5241 [24JY], S5533 [1AU]

Firearms: prevent gun trafficking and straw purchasing (S. 1185), S1248 [27FE]

Frenchville, ME: Dr. Levesque Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7081 [26NO]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2754 [17MY]

——— suitability to be CIA Director relative to role in CIA detention and interrogation program, S2754 [17MY]

Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (S. 3394), S5992 [28AU]

Immigration: improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S1147 [15FE]

Insurance: allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exchanges, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies, S1908, S1921 [22MR], S6767 [10OC]

——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6767 [10OC]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S2664 [15MY], S6170, S6178 [17SE]

——— ensure that self-insured group health insurance plans that are exempt from State regulations do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees, S6178 [17SE]

——— limit application of provision to prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees to self-insured group health plans, S6171 [17SE]

IRS: establish a nationwide program to provide personal identification numbers to taxpayers to help prevent tax-related identity theft (S. 3186), S4844 [9JY]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: confirmation as Supreme Court Justice, S6807 [11OC]

——— nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6585 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6587 [5OC]

Medicare: improve home health payment reforms (S. 3545), S6496 [3OC]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (S. 3067), S3953 [14JN]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), S2664 [15MY]

Mexico, ME: anniversary, S186 [16JA]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 591), S5270 [24JY]

Public Schools Week: observance, S1626 [12MR]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 2571), S1834 [20MR]

Sanford, ME: anniversary, S165 [11JA]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary, S3758 [12JN]

Senior citizens: issue Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp (S. 3594), S6818 [11OC]

——— provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples (S. 223), S1711 [14MR]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1147 [15FE]

——— promote retirement savings on behalf of small business employees by improving SIMPLE retirement accounts and easing the transition from a SIMPLE plan to a 401(k) plan (S. 3197), S4917 [11JY]

——— provide for a permanent extension of the lower threshold for the medical expense deduction (S. 3621), S6966 [14NO]

——— reduce tax deduction threshold for amounts paid for medical expenses, S6966 [14NO]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S6966 [14NO]

Thomas, Elias: National Association of Realtors Good Neighbor Award recipient, S7235 [29NO]

Walker, Lance E.: nomination to be district judge, S6802 [11OC]

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 719), S7436 [11DE]

Yarmouth, ME: Yarmouth Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7082 [26NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S6588 [5OC]

Reports filed

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]

Ensuring Trust—Strengthening State Efforts To Overhaul the Guardianship Process and Protect Older Americans: Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) (S. Rept. 115–392), S7189 [28NO]

Statements

Congress Must Act Now To Prevent Premium Spikes and Coverage Losses for Millions of Americans, Say 20 Patient and Consumer Groups: Several Patient and Consumer Organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Tributes

Bush, George, S7262 [4DE]

Cochran, Senator, S1895 [22MR]

Corker, Senator, S7505 [12DE]

Cousins, Christopher, S5828 [22AU]

Flake, Senator, S7552 [13DE]

Hatch, Senator, S7470 [12DE]

Heitkamp, Senator, S7401 [11DE]

Hunter, Susan J., S2640 [14MY]

McCain, John, S5944 [27AU]

McCaskill, Senator, S7558 [13DE]

Shahmoradi, Heideh, S1238 [27FE]

COLLINSVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Schrage, Eric: Illinois Firefighter Medal of Honor Award recipient, H5162 [14JN]

COLOMBIA, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Duque, Ivan: tribute to election as President of Colombia, H5230 [19JN]

Latin America: ensure free, fair, and transparent elections in Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia, H419 [17JA]

Reports filed

Nomination of Joseph E. Macmanus To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2834 [22MY]

COLOMBO, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E5 [5JA]

COLOMBO, SUZIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E5 [5JA]

COLON, HENRY AND GWEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E474 [16AP]

COLON, VICTOR

Remarks in House

Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]

COLONEL, CHRISTIAN

Remarks in Senate

JRM Foundation for Humanity: tribute to Idaho Hometown Hero Medal award recipients, S6539 [4OC]

COLORADO

Bills and resolutions

BLM: prohibit surface occupancy for purposes of mineral leasing or development on certain land located in La Plata County, CO (see H.R. 5744), H3885 [9MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: modify terms of Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Project in Colorado (see S. 3069), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6083), H5151 [13JN]

Dept. of the Interior: convey Mancos Project features to the Mancos Water Conservancy District in Colorado (see S. 3613), S6924 [13NO] (see H.R. 6965), H9404 [28SE]

Forest Service: designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas in White River National Forest along the Continental Divide in Colorado (see S. 2337), S500 [24JA] (see H.R. 4883), H629 [25JA]

Pike National Historic Trail: provide for a study (see S. 2876), S2773 [17MY]

Public lands: designate certain land in San Miguel, Ouray, and San Juan Counties as wilderness and designate certain special management areas (see S. 2721), S2321 [19AP]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in Colorado v. Willenberg (see S. Res. 519), S2836 [22MY]

Wilderness areas: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 6492), H7154 [24JY]

Lists

Highland Ranch, CO, Denver Chinese School principals, E62 [18JA]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization) members, S7047 [15NO]

Remarks in House

Anderson, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E480 [17AP]

Aurora, CO: anniversary of Colorado Freedom Memorial, E741 [25MY]

——— anniversary of St. Mary’s Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, E1332 [28SE]

——— groundbreaking for Stephen D. Hogan Parkway, E899 [22JN]

——— installation of 7/20 Memorial in memory of victims of movie theater shootings, H7709 [26JY], E1039 [19JY]

——— tribute to Global Fest, E1066 [25JY]

——— tribute to Grandview High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, H1683 [19MR], H1752 [21MR]

Barker, Taylor: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]

Beattie, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E481 [17AP]

Bisgard, Ryan: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889 [21JN]

Colorado (U.S.S.): commissioning, E297 [13MR]

Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association: anniversary, E1614 [6DE]

Cooper, Shayla: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719 [23MY]

Denver, CO: tribute to Taste of Ethiopia festival, E1062 [25JY]

Dept. of Energy: extend authorization for control of uranium mill tailings at Mesa County, CO, disposal site (H.R. 2278), H8801, H8802 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (H.R. 2049), H3894 [10MY]

Douglas County, CO: anniversary of Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, E573 [1MY]

Edil, Lale: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]

Ellis, Katie Groke: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E494 [18AP]

Floods: anniversary of flooding in Colorado, H8180 [13SE]

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument: modify acreage limit in order to allow donation of private lands (H.R. 835), H1677, H1678 [19MR]

Forest Service: convey a site in Dolores County, CO, to be used as a fire station, H4173 [17MY]

——— convey a site in Dolores County, CO, to be used as a fire station (H.R. 4609), H3321, H3322 [16AP]

Fort Collins, CO: inclusion of Liberty Common School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E800 [7JN]

Front Range Community College: anniversary, H9140 [27SE]

Greeley, CO: anniversary of Weld County Fair, E890 [21JN]

Hernandez, Jacob: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E736 [25MY]

Highland Ranch, CO: anniversary of Denver Chinese School, E62 [18JA]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, E1656 [12DE]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, E270 [7MR], E814 [8JN], E1360 [2OC]

James, Eady: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E414 [10AP]

Johnson, James: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E482 [17AP]

Kardisco, Rachelle: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E674 [17MY]

Mancos, CO: Mancos Public Library finalist for Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service award, E411 [10AP]

Manzanola, CO: dedication of American Legion Post 168 in memory of Justin L. Vasquez, E419 [10AP]

Martinez, Alyssa: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award recipient, E499 [18AP]

McKee, Colin: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889 [21JN]

National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists: tribute to Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E430 [11AP], E502 [18AP], E984 [10JY]

National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists: tribute to Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E433 [11AP], E984 [10JY]

Olympic Games: tribute to Colorado participants, H1135 [14FE], E140 [6FE]

Paris, Matthew: 4th Congressional District of Colorado Congressional App Challenge winner, E1561 [27NO]

Peterson AFB, CO: anniversary of Air Force Reserve 302d Airlift Wing, E541 [26AP]

Polis, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9765 [6DE]

Pueblo, CO: Pueblo City-County Library District recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service award, E411 [10AP]

——— tribute to Southern Colorado Soap Box Derby, E821 [12JN]

Robinson, Dick: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter Distinction Award recipient, E1387 [9OC]

Sanchez, Arianna: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719 [23MY]

Schadt, Heather: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E414 [10AP]

Sister Cities International (organization): tribute to annual conference, E1072 [25JY]

6th Congressional District: tribute to summer interns, E1046 [23JY]

Tanner, Lance: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E888 [21JN]

Williams, Brielle: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Barker, John: Colorado VFW Salute to Service Award recipient, S4399 [26JN]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2066 [11AP]

Dunn, Jason R.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S6803 [11OC]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S1836 [20MR], S4964 [16JY], S7047 [15NO]

Law enforcement officers: tribute to officers killed in the line of duty, S7858 [19DE]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S6128–S6130 [12SE]

Public lands: require a land conveyance involving the Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest (H.R. 698), S6259 [18SE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in Colorado v. Willenberg (S. Res. 519), S2837, S2839 [22MY]

Wilderness areas: ensure adequate use and access to the existing Bolts Ditch headgate and ditch segment within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Eagle County, CO, S7901, S7902 [19DE]

Wildfires: commend first responders, community leaders, and public safety officials for efforts in response to wildfires in Colorado, S4016 [19JN], S4931 [12JY]

Reports filed

Dept. of Energy Authorization for Control of Uranium Mill Tailings at Mesa County, CO, Disposal Site Extension: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2278) (H. Rept. 115–925), H7940 [7SE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1059) (S. Rept. 115–247), S2622 [10MY]

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Acreage Limit Modification in Order To Allow Donation of Private Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 835) (H. Rept. 115–580), H1265 [26FE]

Fowler and Boskoff Peaks Designation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2768), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2768) (S. Rept. 115–321), S5618 [15AU]

Nomination of Daniel D. Domenico To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of David A. Weaver To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Jason R. Dunn To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6189 [17SE]

Pike National Historic Trail Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2876) (S. Rept. 115–371), S7050 [15NO]

West Fork Fire Station Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4609), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4609) (S. Rept. 115–316), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4609) (H. Rept. 115–624), H3063 [9AP]

Texts of

H.R. 835, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument acreage limit modification in order to allow donation of private lands, H1677 [19MR]

H.R. 2278, Dept. of Energy authorization for control of uranium mill tailings at Mesa County, CO, disposal site extension, H8801 [25SE]

H.R. 4609, West Fork Fire Station Act, H3321 [16AP]

S. Res. 519, Senate Legal Counsel representation and testimony in Colorado v. Willenberg, S2837 [22MY]

Tributes

Polis, Representative, E1701 [20DE]

COLORADO MALTING CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1296 [25SE]

COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Dept. of Commerce: President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E1188 [4SE]

Sports: hockey team recipient of American Collegiate Hockey Association National Community Service Award, E1289 [25SE]

COLORADO PRESS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Bangert, Randy: Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame inductee, H3584 [26AP]

COLORADO RIVER STORAGE PROJECT ACT

Reports filed

Bureau of Reclamation Use of Active Capacity of Colorado River Storage Project Fontenelle Reservoir in Wyoming: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 648) (S. Rept. 115–235), S2439 [25AP]

COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES

Remarks in House

Golden, CO: dance team recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Goldmine Award for Excellence, E1481 [30OC]

——— Lunch and Life Program recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence, E1482 [30OC]

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Remarks in House

Kill, Jenna: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E402 [5AP]

Mercer, McKenzie: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E398 [5AP]

Mulligan, David: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E399 [5AP]

Nesmith, Mallory M.: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E501 [18AP]

Pikes Peak Firearms Coaltion of Colorado: anniversary, E1650 [12DE]

Ragan, Cole: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E400 [5AP]

Stoner, Austin: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E397 [5AP]

COLORADO (U.S.S.)

Remarks in House

Navy: commissioning, E297 [13MR]

COLORADO YOUNG FARMERS EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1614 [6DE]

COLORECTAL CANCER DETECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2523), S1578 [8MR]

COLSTRIP UNITED (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E729 [24MY]

COLTS NECK, NJ

Remarks in House

Navy Weapons Station Earle: anniversary, E817 [8JN]

COLUMBIA, KY

Remarks in Senate

Kentucky: tribute to college basketball teams, S1325 [5MR]

COLUMBIA, MO

Bills and resolutions

Spc. Sterling William Wyatt Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 4960), H973 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Spc. Sterling William Wyatt Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 4960), H6211, H6212 [16JY]

University of Missouri: anniversary of ROTC Fighting Mules Battalion, E1302 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Spc. Sterling William Wyatt Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 4960), S7064 [15NO]

Reports filed

Spc. Sterling William Wyatt Post Office Building, Columbia, MO: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4960), S6387 [28SE]

Texts of

H.R. 4960, Spc. Sterling William Wyatt Post Office Building, Columbia, MO, H6211 [16JY]

COLUMBIA, SC

Obituaries

Chapman, Robert F.: Columbia (SC) State, E625 [10MY]

Sercer, Peter E., Sr. (Eddie), E852 [15JN]

Remarks in House

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H93 [10JA]

COLUMBIA, TN

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, TN, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 443), H3326 [16AP]

Reports filed

James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 443) (H. Rept. 115–535), H676 [29JA]

Texts of

H.R. 443, James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act, H3326 [16AP]

COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Roberts, Amy: Columbia County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

COLUMBIA COUNTY, NY

Remarks in House

Keeler, PJ: New York Twin Rivers Council of Boy Scouts Good Scout Award recipient, E433 [11AP]

COLUMBIA RIVER IN-LIEU AND TREATY FISHING ACCESS SITES IMPROVEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 669) (H. Rept. 115–1059), H9762 [3DE]

COLUMBIA RIVER INTER-TRIBAL FISH COMMISSION

Letters

Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5701, H5702 [26JN]

COLUMBIA (SC) STATE

Obituaries

Bowers, Mary Eleanor Wiggins, E595 [7MY]

Chapman, Robert F., E625 [10MY]

Reeder, Rosalyn, E58 [18JA]

COLUMBIA (space shuttle)

Remarks in House

NASA: tribute to crewmembers lost in disasters, E103 [29JA]

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Charles, Jacqueline: Columbia University Maria Moors Cabot Prize recipient, E1717 [20DE]

COLUMBUS, CHRISTOPHER

Bills and resolutions

Columbus Day: designate (see H. Res. 1109), H9406 [28SE]

COLUMBUS, GA

Bills and resolutions

Fort Benning, GA: anniversary (see S. Res. 488), S2485 [26AP]

Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office: designate (see S. 3237), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6719), H7919 [6SE]

Remarks in House

Pratt & Whitney Co.: Columbus, GA, facility recipient of Georgia Dept. of Economic Development and Technical College System of Georgia Large Manufacturer of the Year award, E539 [25AP]

Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office: designate (H.R. 6719), E1214 [6SE]

——— designate (S. 3237), H10082 [11DE]

St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church: anniversary, E1507 [13NO]

Reports filed

Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3237), S6387 [28SE]

Texts of

S. 3237, Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA, S7063 [15NO], H10082 [11DE]

S. Res. 488, Fort Benning, GA, anniversary, S2491 [26AP]

COLUMBUS, MT

Remarks in Senate

Redli, Penny: Museums Association of Montana President’s Award recipient, S2316 [19AP]

COLUMBUS, OH

Remarks in House

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority: Dept. of HUD Family Unification Program housing voucher grants recipient, E1589 [30NO]

Ohio Contractors Association: anniversary, E1424 [19OC]

St. Francis DeSales High School: tribute to boys’ soccer team, E17 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Maryhaven Addiction Stabilization Center: tribute, S6168 [17SE]

Veterans Memorial and Museum: designate as National Veterans Memorial and Museum (H.R. 1900), S3264, S3265 [6JN]

——— designate as National Veterans Memorial and Museum (S. 841), S2864 [23MY]

Reports filed

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1900), S2876 [23MY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1900) (S. Rept. 115–304), S5003 [17JY]

COLUMBUS DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H. Res. 1109), H9406 [28SE]

COLUMBUS DAY ASSOCIATION OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Santaniello, Daniel J.: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1233 [12SE]

COLUSA COUNTY, CA

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: Sites Reservoir construction in Colusa County, CA, funding, H10191 [13DE]

Hankins, Barbara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1466 [26OC]

Schumacher, Irmalee: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1424 [19OC]

COLWELL, EDWIN (DAVID)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E519 [24AP]

COMBAT DUTY PAY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Korean War: require veterans who were captured or entered MIA status while serving in a combat unit receive combat pay for each month spent in captured or MIA status (see H.R. 5826), H3977 [15MY]

COMBAT ONLINE PREDATORS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 4203), S8030, S8036 [22DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4203), H3078–H3080 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 4203), S8036 [22DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 115–627), H3094 [10AP]

Texts of

H.R. 4203, provisions, S8036 [22DE], H3078 [10AP]

COMBAT VALLEY FEVER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3114), S4343 [21JN]

COMBATING EUROPEAN ANTI-SEMITISM ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 672), S8041 [22DE]

COMBATING OPIOID ABUSE FOR CARE IN HOSPITALS (COACH) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5774), H5254–H5256 [19JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5774) (H. Rept. 115–762), H5283 [19JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5774, provisions, H5254 [19JN]

COMBATING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN SCIENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 7031), E1373 [5OC]

COMBATING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4501), H5299 [20JN]

COMBATTING 21st CENTURY WEAPONS OF TERROR ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6366), H6195 [13JY]

COMBATTING ILLICIT FENTANYL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

COMBATTING UNREASONABLE RISES AND EXCESSIVELY (CURE) HIGH DRUG PRICES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3754), S7586 [13DE]

COMBES, TX

Articles and editorials

Youngest Migrants Held in ‘‘Tender Age’’ Shelters, S4262 [20JN]

COMBI, SIMONA

Statements

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9250 [28SE]

COMBS, SUSAN

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Interior: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Policy, Management, and Budget, S1230 [27FE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Policy, Management, and Budget: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S581 [30JA]

COMBS, VIRGINIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1601 [6DE]

COMBS, WALTER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E35 [11JA]

COMCAST CORP.

Remarks in House

Sanchez, Bel: Comcast Corp., Hispanic Hero Award recipient, E1182 [28AU]

COMER, JAMES (a Representative from Kentucky)

Amendments

Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office, Brighton, CO: designate (H.R. 5792), H9357 [28SE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 5640), H3931 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (see H.R. 5327), H4981 [7JN]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional grants for school security for purchasing and installing metal detectors and encouraging limitation of entry and exit points (see H.R. 5135), H1478 [7MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1342 [1MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1374 [5MR]

Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H9574 [20NO]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H1227 [23FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H5022 [8JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H3978 [15MY]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 3913), H478 [17JA]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H6464 [17JY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9444 [23OC]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H9092 [26SE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H6041 [10JY]

SBA: modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (see H.R. 6330), H6559 [18JY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Taxation: expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H8732 [17SE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see H.R. 5485), H3209 [12AP]

Ollie M. James Post Office Building, Marion, KY: designate (see H.R. 6838), H8732 [17SE]

SBA: clarify functions and duties of Office of Advocacy (see H.R. 6316), H5990 [6JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (H.R. 5485), H3210 [12AP]

Ollie M. James Post Office Building, Marion, KY: designate (H.R. 6838), H8732 [17SE]

SBA: clarify functions and duties of Office of Advocacy (H.R. 6316), H5991 [6JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3837 [9MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H10276 [19DE]

Remarks

Arla W. Harrell Post Office, Macon, MO: designate (S. 3442), H9729 [29NO]

Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building, Brentwood, NY: designate (H.R. 5412), H9727 [29NO]

Benton, KY: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims, and offer condolences to their families, H655 [29JA]

Bowling Green, KY: anniversary of Barren River Area Development District (BRADD), E1287• [25SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3171 [12AP]

Captain Humayun Khan Post Office, Charlottesville, VA: designate (H.R. 3184), H9726 [29NO]

Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI: designate (S. 3414), H9729 [29NO]

Conner, Garlin M.: Medal of Honor recipient, E920• [26JN]

Cunningham, Danny: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year award recipient, H9749 [30NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10145 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice: provide the Inspector General with the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by departmental attorneys (H.R. 3154), H9717, H9718, H9720 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1562 [14MR]

Deputy Sheriff Derek Geer Post Office Building, Grand Junction, CO: designate (H.R. 6217), H9727 [29NO]

Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office, Brighton, CO: designate (H.R. 5792), H9357 [28SE]

Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building, Highlands Ranch, CO: designate (H.R. 5791), H9357 [28SE]

Edmonton, KY: anniversary, E1219• [7SE]

Encinal Veterans Post Office, Encinal, TX: designate (H.R. 1211), H9726 [29NO]

Federal agencies and departments: improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (H.R. 5759), H9720, H9721 [29NO]

——— require collection of voluntary feedback on services provided by agencies (H.R. 2846), H9714, H9715, H9716 [29NO]

——— require publication of settlement agreements (H.R. 6777), H9722, H9723 [29NO]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (H.R. 3121), H9716, H9717 [29NO]

Frank Leone Post Office, Oakland, NJ: designate (H.R. 6428), H9727 [29NO]

James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, Renton, WA: designate (H.R. 6628), H9728 [29NO]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (H.R. 6655), H9728 [29NO]

Journal: question of approval, H10276 [19DE]

Judge James E. Horton, Jr., Post Office Building, Athens, AL: designate (H.R. 6513), H9727 [29NO]

Kentucky: tribute to 1st Congressional District students participating in the Future Problem Solving Program International conference, H5820 [28JN]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (H.R. 6405), H9727 [29NO]

Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (H.R. 6780), H9357 [28SE]

Major Homer L. Pease Post Office, Johnson City, TN: designate (H.R. 6621), H9728 [29NO]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (H.R. 6591), H9357 [28SE]

Ollie M. James Post Office Building, Marion, KY: designate (H.R. 6838), H9728 [29NO]

OMB: rename Office of E-Government and Information Technology as Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) and elevate and codify position of Federal CIO (H.R. 6901), H9723, H9725 [29NO]

Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., Post Office Building, Frisco, CO: designate (H.R. 6831), H9728 [29NO]

Pleasanton Veterans Post Office, Pleasanton, TX: designate (H.R. 1210), H9726 [29NO]

Point of order, H9725 [29NO]

SBA: clarify functions and duties of Office of Advocacy (H.R. 6316), H8805 [25SE]

——— improve small business development centers program (H.R. 1702), H3807 [8MY]

Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office, Montrose, CO: designate (H.R. 6216), H9727 [29NO]

Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office, Bloomington, IL: designate (H.R. 4326), H9726 [29NO]

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building, Dansville, NY: designate (H.R. 5395), H9726 [29NO]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: rename in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter (H.R. 6870), H9357 [28SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3839 [9MY]

Taylor, Kristin Hill: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Tilden Veterans Post Office, Tilden, TX: designate (H.R. 1207), Senate amendment, H9725 [29NO]

White, Drew and Liz: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H10276 [19DE]

Resignations

Committee on Small Business (House), H7784 [4SE]

Tributes

Armstrong, Richard, H9770 [10DE]

Bartley, Dora Duncan Gillenwater, H3562 [25AP]

Bays, William M., E1726• [21DE]

Call, John, E1187• [4SE]

Carter, James E., H1107 [13FE]

Cleary, Darren, H10111 [12DE]

DeRossett, Virginia Staton, E1190• [4SE]

Ford, Alonzo, H10111 [12DE]

Garrett, Howard, H9770 [10DE]

Goode, Curtis R., E1704• [20DE]

Gordon, Karen, H10111 [12DE]

Gorin, Ed, H492 [18JA]

Hadley, Terry, E1142• [10AU]

Hobdy, Johnny, E1618• [10DE]

Hopper, David C., E1305• [26SE]

Mooneyhan, James, H1645 [15MR]

Paxton, Jim, H9394 [28SE]

Ratliff, Nick, H7901 [6SE]

Riddle, Keith, H10111 [12DE]

Riley, R.C., E995• [11JY]

Rousey, June L. Dowell, E1254• [13SE]

Smith, John N. (Nicky), E1636• [11DE]

Stephens, Mike, H9770 [10DE]

Thurmond, Steve, H1645 [15MR]

Willett, Tommy, H9770• [10DE]

COMERFORD, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6273 [17JY]

COMEY, JAMES B., JR.

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

Letters

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: Dept. of Justice report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, H5355 [20JN], E888 [21JN]

Crime: call for investigation of Robert S. Mueller, III, Rod J. Rosenstein, and James B. Comey, Jr., for alleged crimes committed during investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3140 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3332–H3338 [16AP]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 907), H5845 [28JN]

——— closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H5279–H5282 [19JN]

——— investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H8256–H8258 [13SE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: assessment of tenure as FBI Director, H3967–H3970 [15MY]

Strzok, Peter: testimony before House committees relative to conduct during case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H6166–H6168 [12JY], H6257 [16JY]

Trump, President: impeachment, H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: release of documents relative to investigation into foreign interference in elections, S2362 [24AP]

FBI: anniversary of termination as Director, S2565 [9MY]

——— assessment of tenure as Director, S2090–S2092 [12AP]

Trump, President: order to declassify and release documents related to the investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6201 [18SE]

COMMEMORATIVE COINS see Coins

COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS see Postage and Stamps

COMMENTARY (publication)

Articles and editorials

What the Iran Protests Have Already Achieved—The Breaking of Myths, H70 [9JA]

COMMERCE CITY, CO

Remarks in House

BASF Corp.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

Gallery on the Go, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

George T. Sanders Co.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E246 [1MR]

L.G. Everist, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business of the Year Award recipient, E247 [1MR]

McLane Company, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E245 [1MR]

Sutrak USA Co.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E245 [1MR]

COMMERCIAL ENGAGEMENT THROUGH OCEAN TECHNOLOGY (CENOTE) ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 2511), S5937 [23AU]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9792 [10DE]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H9792 [10DE]

Motions

Enact (S. 2511), S7727 [17DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 2511), H9790–H9792 [10DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2511), S5937, S5938 [23AU]

——— House amendment, S7727 [17DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2511) (S. Rept. 115–291), S4843 [9JY]

Texts of

S. 2511, provisions, H9790 [10DE]

COMMERCIAL SPACE SUPPORT VEHICLE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5346), H1727 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5346), H5770, H5771 [27JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5346) (H. Rept. 115–789), H5814 [27JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5346, provisions, H5770 [27JN]

COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS

Bills and resolutions

District of Columbia: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property (see H.R. 7121), H9510 [13NO]

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property (H.R. 7121), E1512 [13NO]

COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS

Bills and resolutions

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws, urge rejection and repeal of, and find alternatives for, such legislation, penalize racial profiling, and study ways to elevate the social status of Black males (see H. Res. 978), H5976 [28JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3072), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]

Remarks in Senate

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3072), S6203–S6205 [18SE]

Reports filed

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]

COMMISSION ON NATIVE CHILDREN

Appointments

Members, H4246 [21MY]

COMMISSION ON RETIREMENT SECURITY

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 2753), S2440 [25AP]

COMMISSION ON RETIREMENT SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2753), S2440 [25AP]

COMMISSION ON SECURING OUR NATION’S CHILDREN

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 5380), H2040 [22MR]

COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE

Remarks in House

Federal employees: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala: hearing on role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]

Sports: use of state-run doping programs by certain foreign countries in international competitions, E1078 [26JY]

COMMISSION ON SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNERSHIPS

Appointments

Members, S4845 [9JY], S5112 [19JY], S5438 [26JY], H4735 [29MY], H5984 [3JY]

COMMISSION ON SUSTAINING MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 6837), H8732 [17SE]

COMMISSION ON THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY FOR THE U.S.

Remarks in Senate

‘‘Providing for the Common Defense—Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission’’ report: release, S6970–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7749–S7752, S7754, S7759 [18DE], S7852 [19DE]

COMMISSION TO STUDY AND DEVELOP REPARATION PROPOSALS FOR AFRICAN-AMERICANS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 40), H1496 [8MR]

COMMISSION TO STUDY AND ESTABLISH A FAIR AND HUMANE SYSTEM OF IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

COMMISSION TO STUDY REPARATION PROPOSALS FOR AFRICAN-AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 40), H1496 [8MR]

COMMIT TO OPIOID MEDICAL PRESCRIBER ACCOUNTABILITY AND SAFETY FOR SENIORS (COMPASS) ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 115–740), H5092 [12JN]

COMMITTEE FOR DULLES (organization)

Remarks in House

Browne, Christopher: Committee for Dulles (organization) Tower of Dulles honoree, E621 [10MY]

COMMITTEE FOR EDUCATION FUNDING

Letters

Dept. of Education programs funding, H4879 [7JN]

COMMITTEE ON AGING (Senate, Special)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Reports filed

Ensuring Trust—Strengthening State Efforts To Overhaul the Guardianship Process and Protect Older Americans (S. Rept. 115–392), S7189 [28NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE (House)

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4047, H4048 [16MY]

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5482 [21JN]

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H4000 [16MY]

Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139 [12SE]

Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, H8132 [12SE]

Securing America’s Future Act, H5424 [21JN]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1108), H10599 [27DE]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 369), S110 [9JA] (see S. Res. 456), S2040 [10AP]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 369), S111 [9JA]

——— majority party appointments (S. Res. 456), S2044 [10AP]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Reports filed

Agriculture Improvement Act (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Nomination of Dan M. Berkovitz to the CFTC, S5516 [31JY]

Nomination of James E. Hubbard To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment, S5516 [31JY]

Nomination of Mindy Brashears To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Food Safety, S7318 [5DE]

Nomination of Naomi C. Earp To Be Assistant Sec. of Agriculture for Civil Rights, S7318 [5DE]

Nomination of Scott Hutchins To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics, S7318 [5DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 369, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S110 [9JA]

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 456, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S2044 [10AP]

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (House)

Amendments

Appropriations: permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (see H. Res. 1020), H7154 [24JY] (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 897), H4138 [16MY]

Letters

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act, H5322 [20JN]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff, E1737 [27DE]

Committee on Appropriations (House) subcommittee chairs and ranking members, E1737 [27DE]

Remarks in House

Accomplishments, E1737 [27DE]

Appropriations: permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 897), H3991 [16MY]

GAO: conduct financial review of obligated expenditures from the Independent Counsel appropriation and require any findings be submitted to certain congressional committees, H4970, H4971 [7JN]

Meng, Representative: accomplishments during the 115th Congress, E1748 [3JA]

Staff: tribute, H8243, H8244 [13SE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1121), H10609 [2JA]

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]

Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1020) (H. Rept. 115–873), H7154 [24JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–769), H5361 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 6776) (H. Rept. 115–948), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 6385) (H. Rept. 115–829), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 6147) (H. Rept. 115–765), H5283 [19JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services (H.R. 5786) (H. Rept. 115–673), H3934 [11MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–697), H4283 [21MY]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 5894) (H. Rept. 115–696), H4283 [21MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]

Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2019 (H. Rept. 115–710), H4775 [5JN]

Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2019 (H. Rept. 115–779), H5580 [22JN]

Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2019 (H. Rept. 115–897), H7750 [10AU]

Table H. Res. 1020, Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Tables

Committee on Appropriations (House) spending authority, H3047 [26MR], H3926 [10MY], H8724 [13SE], H9087 [26SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 897, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 1027, Committee on Appropriations (House) permission to file reports on appropriations legislation, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1027, table H. Res. 1020, Committee on Appropriations (House) permission to file reports on appropriations legislation, H7693 [26JY]

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (Senate)

Appointments

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 456), S2040 [10AP]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff, S7899 [19DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5906 [23AU]

Remarks in House

GAO: conduct financial review of obligated expenditures from the Independent Counsel appropriation and require any findings be submitted to certain congressional committees, H4970, H4971 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Budget and Appropriations (Senate): rename, S7648 [17DE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): rename, S4473 [27JN]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 456), S2044 [10AP]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Senate NATO Observer Group: reestablish, S2256 [18AP], S5059 [18JY]

Staff: tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

——— tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5905, S5906 [23AU]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2018 (S. Rept. 115–219), S1946 [22MR]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019 (S. Rept. 115–260), S2923 [24MY]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019 (S. Rept. 115–267), S3034 [6JN]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019 (S. Rept. 115–273), S3906 [13JN]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019 (S. Rept. 115–279), S3982 [18JN]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019 (S. Rept. 115–280), S4281 [20JN]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019 (S. Rept. 115–287), S4512 [27JN]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019 (S. Rept. 115–288), S4731 [28JN]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019 (S. Rept. 115–323), S5692 [16AU]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019 (S. Rept. 115–337), S6141 [12SE]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019 (S. Rept. 115–338), S6188 [17SE]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019 (S. Rept. 115–340), S6413 [1OC]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (S. 3159) (S. Rept. 115–290), S4731 [28JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 3073) (S. Rept. 115–276), S3951 [14JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services (S. 3024) (S. Rept. 115–269), S3292 [7JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (S. 2975) (S. Rept. 115–258), S2923 [24MY]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (S. 3071) (S. Rept. 115–274), S3951 [14JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]

Tables

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) spending allocations revisions, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5690 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 456, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S2044 [10AP]

COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 685), H169 [11JA]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 844), H3575 [25AP]

Letters

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act, H9792 [10DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4375, H4376, H4377, H4378 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel, H1088 [13FE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments, H3891 [10MY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 685), H163 [11JA]

Pompeo, Sec. of State: call for testimony before House committees relative to summit meeting between President Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H7166 [25JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1100), H10586 [21DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–676), H3975 [15MY], H4283 [21MY]

Resignations

Hunter, Representative, H7761 [24AU]

Wenstrup, Representative, H3990 [16MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 685, majority party appointments to committees of the House and majority party rankings of Committee on the Budget (House), H163 [11JA]

H. Res. 844, majority party appointments, H3513 [25AP]

COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES (Senate)

Appointments

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 369), S110 [9JA] (see S. Res. 623), S6059 [6SE]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 369), S111 [9JA]

——— majority party appointments (S. Res. 623), S6100 [6SE]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Inhofe, Senator: selection as Committee on Armed Services (Senate) Chairman, S6035 [5SE]

National security: hold briefings on advances in technology relative to national security, S7853 [19DE]

Nomination lists, S520 [25JA], S1242 [27FE], S1844 [20MR], S2390 [24AP], S2877 [23MY], S4731 [28JN], S5266 [24JY], S5517 [31JY], S5930 [23AU], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE]

Senate NATO Observer Group: reestablish, S2256 [18AP], S5059 [18JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 114th Congress (S. Rept. 115–207), S840 [8FE]

Air Force Nominations, S519, S520 [25JA], S1242 [27FE], S1844 [20MR], S2390 [24AP], S2876, S2877 [23MY], S4731, S4732 [28JN], S5266 [24JY], S5516, S5517 [31JY], S5930 [23AU], S6303 [25SE], S6770 [10OC], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE], S7585 [13DE]

Army Nominations, S519, S520 [25JA], S1242, S1243 [27FE], S1378 [6MR], S1844 [20MR], S2390, S2391 [24AP], S2876, S2877 [23MY], S4731, S4732 [28JN], S5266, S5267 [24JY], S5516, S5517 [31JY], S5930, S5931 [23AU], S6303 [25SE], S6770 [10OC], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE], S7585 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (S. 2987) (S. Rept. 115–262), S2991 [5JN]

Marine Corps Nominations, S520 [25JA], S1242, S1243 [27FE], S1844 [20MR], S2390, S2391 [24AP], S2876, S2877 [23MY], S4731, S4732 [28JN], S5931 [23AU], S6303 [25SE], S7385 [10DE], S7585 [13DE]

Navy Nominations, S519, S520 [25JA], S1242, S1243 [27FE], S1844 [20MR], S2390, S2391 [24AP], S2876, S2877 [23MY], S4731, S4732, S4733 [28JN], S5267 [24JY], S5517 [31JY], S5931 [23AU], S6303, S6304 [25SE], S6770 [10OC], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of Alan R. Shaffer To Be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Acquisitions and Sustainment, S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Alex A. Beehler To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment, S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Brent K. Park To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, S1378 [6MR]

Nomination of Casey Wardynski To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Charles D. Stimson To Be Dept. of the Navy General Counsel, S2877 [23MY]

Nomination of Charles P. Verdon To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs, S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of Gregory J. Slavonic To Be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of James H. Anderson To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities, S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of James J. Malloy To Be U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Commander, S7356 [6DE]

Nomination of James N. Stewart To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of John H. Gibson II To Be Dept. of Defense Chief Management Officer, S580 [30JA]

Nomination of John Henderson To Be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy, S467 [23JA]

Nomination of Kevin Fahey To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Acquisition, S907 [13FE]

Nomination of Lisa Gordon-Hagerty To Be Under Sec. of Energy for Nuclear Security, S907 [13FE]

Nomination of Lisa M. Schenck To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge, S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of Lisa Porter To Be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Research and Engineering, S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of Michael D. Griffin To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Research and Engineering, S467 [23JA]

Nomination of Paul C. Ney, Jr., To Be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S907 [13FE]

Nomination of Phyllis L. Bayer To Be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Installations, Energy, and the Environment, S467 [23JA]

Nomination of Robert H. McMahon To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Sustainment, S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Thomas E. Ayres To Be Dept. of the Air Force General Counsel, S907 [13FE]

Nomination of Thomas McCaffery To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Health Affairs, S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of Veronica Daigle To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Readiness, S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of William Bookless To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Principal Deputy Administrator, S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of William Roper To Be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Acquisition, S467 [23JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 369, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S110 [9JA]

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 623, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S6061 [6SE]

COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 369), S110 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 369), S111 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Reports filed

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (S. 2098), S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Brian D. Montgomery To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S253 [17JA]

Nomination of David J. Ryder To Be U.S. Mint Director, S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Dino Falaschetti To Be Dept. of the Treasury Office of Financial Research Director, S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Elad L. Roisman to the SEC, S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Jeffrey Nadaner To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Export Enforcement, S2678 [15MY]

Nomination of Jelena McWilliams To Be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Jelena McWilliams to the FDIC Board of Directors, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Jerome H. Powell To Be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Kathleen L. Kraninger To Be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Kimberly A. Reed To Be Eximbank President, S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Marvin Goodfriend to the FRS Board of Governors, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Michael R. Bright To Be Ginnie Mae (Government-Sponsored Enterprise) President: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Michelle Bowman to the FRS Board of Governors, S3760 [12JN]

Nomination of Rae Oliver To Be Dept. of HUD Inspector General, S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Randal Quarles to the FRS Board of Governors, S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Richard Clarida To Be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S3760 [12JN]

Nomination of Richard Clarida to the FRS Board of Governors, S3760 [12JN]

Nomination of Robert H. Kurtz To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Public and Indian Housing, S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Seth D. Appleton To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Policy Development and Research, S2678 [15MY]

Nomination of Thelma Drake To Be Federal Transit Administration Administrator, S2678 [15MY]

Nomination of Thomas E. Workman to the Financial Stability Oversight Council, S840 [8FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 369, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S110 [9JA]

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS REFORM (Joint, Select)

Appointments

Members, S1254 [27FE], H1224 [23FE], H1337, H1338 [1MR]

Rules

Procedure, E528 [24AP]

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Nomination lists, S2834 [22MY]

Zuckerberg, Mark: congressional testimony relative to online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S2025 [10AP]

Reports

Vessel Incidental Discharge Act—Good for the Environment—Good for Business, S2234 [18AP]

Reports filed

Allowing Alaska To Improve Vital Opportunities in the Rural Economy (Allowing Alaska IVORY) Act (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 115–415), S7318 [5DE]

Coast Guard Nominations, S2439 [25AP], S2834 [22MY], S4512 [27JN]

COASTAL Implementation Act (S. 2242) (S. Rept. 115–347), S6924 [13NO]

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act (S. 2511) (S. Rept. 115–291), S4843 [9JY]

Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act (S. 374) (S. Rept. 115–218), S1946 [22MR]

Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act (S. 754) (S. Rept. 115–263), S2991 [5JN]

Dept. of Transportation Reports Harmonization Act (S. 3367) (S. Rept. 115–390), S7132 [27NO]

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act (S. 2773) (S. Rept. 115–430), S7431 [11DE]

Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act (S. 3119) (S. Rept. 115–400), S7240 [29NO]

FAA Appropriations (S. 1405) (S. Rept. 115–243), S2594 [9MY]

Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act (S. 2848) (S. Rept. 115–286), S4512 [27JN]

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act (H.R. 4559), S6141 [12SE]

International Whaling Commission Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling Authorization Pursuant to Certain Regulations (S. 2369) (S. Rept. 115–425), S7431 [11DE]

Interstate Transport Act (S. 1092) (S. Rept. 115–327), S5954 [27AU]

Joseph Sanford Jr., Channel, NY (S. 1668) (S. Rept. 115–221), S2012 [9AP]

Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act (S. 701) (S. Rept. 115–204), S612 [5FE]

Maritime Authorization and Enhancement Act (S. 2717) (S. Rept. 115–292), S4843 [9JY]

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act (S. 645) (S. Rept. 115–341), S6438 [2OC]

Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act (S. 1520) (S. Rept. 115–264), S2991 [5JN]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization and Amendment (S. 1768) (S. Rept. 115–336), S6058 [6SE]

National Quantum Initiative Act (S. 3143) (S. Rept. 115–389), S7132 [27NO]

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act (S. 1015) (S. Rept. 115–213), S1686 [13MR]

NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization (S. 2200) (S. Rept. 115–256), S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Alan E. Cobb to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors, S2439 [25AP]

Nomination of Ann Marie Buerkle To Be CPSC Chairman, S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Ann Marie Buerkle to the CPSC, S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Barry L. Myers To Be Under Sec. of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Brendan Carr to the FCC, S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Christine S. Wilson to the FTC, S1286 [28FE]

Nomination of Dana Baiocco to the CPSC, S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Diana Furchtgott-Roth To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Research and Technology, S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Geoffrey A. Starks to the FCC, S4512 [27JN]

Nomination of Heidi R. King To Be National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, S4512 [27JN]

Nomination of James Morhard To Be NASA Deputy Administrator, S6058 [6SE]

Nomination of Jennifer L. Homendy to the NTSB, S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Joel Szabat To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs, S6058 [6SE]

Nomination of Joseph R. Gruters to the Amtrak Board of Directors, S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Joseph Simons to the FTC, S1286 [28FE]

Nomination of Karen Dunn Kelley To Be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S4512 [27JN]

Nomination of Kelvin Droegemeier To Be Office of Science and Technology Policy Director, S6058 [6SE]

Nomination of Laura Gore Ross to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors, S2439 [25AP]

Nomination of Leon A. Westmoreland to the Amtrak Board of Directors, S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Martin J. Oberman to the Surface Transportation Board, S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of Michelle A. Schultz to the Surface Transportation Board, S2439 [25AP]

Nomination of Noah J. Phillips to the FTC, S1286 [28FE]

Nomination of Patrick Fuchs to the Surface Transportation Board, S2439 [25AP]

Nomination of Peter A. Feldman to the CPSC, S4512 [27JN]

Nomination of Rebecca Kelly Slaughter to the FTC, S2439 [25AP]

Nomination of Representative Bridenstine To Be NASA Administrator, S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Rick A. Dearborn to the Amtrak Board of Directors, S6058 [6SE]

Nomination of Rohit Chopra to the FTC, S1286 [28FE]

Nomination of Rubydee Calvert to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors, S2439 [25AP]

NTSB Appropriations (S. 2202) (S. Rept. 115–293), S4874 [10JY]

Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act (S. 2842) (S. Rept. 115–285), S4512 [27JN]

Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act (S. 2861) (S. Rept. 115–356), S6963 [14NO]

Port Operations, Research, and Technology Act (S. 3273) (S. Rept. 115–324), S5719 [20AU]

Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act (S. 2343) (S. Rept. 115–342), S6438 [2OC]

Reinforcing American-Made Products Act (S. 118) (S. Rept. 115–203), S612 [5FE]

Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act (S. 2418) (S. Rept. 115–345), S6731 [9OC]

Rural Wireless Access Act (S. 1621) (S. Rept. 115–206), S703 [7FE]

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act (S. 793) (S. Rept. 115–388), S7132 [27NO]

Space Frontier Act (S. 3277) (S. Rept. 115–397), S7240 [29NO]

STB Information Security Improvement Act (S. 2844) (S. Rept. 115–322), S5692 [16AU]

Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (S. 1693) (S. Rept. 115–199), S138 [10JA]

Strengthening Aviation Security Act (H.R. 4467), S6141 [12SE]

Strengthening the Cooperative Observer Program Act (S. 2941) (S. Rept. 115–357), S6963 [14NO]

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act (H.R. 4323), S6141 [12SE]

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act (S. 2764) (S. Rept. 115–442), S7925 [19DE]

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act (S. 3094) (S. Rept. 115–305), S5107 [19JY]

TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act (S. 1896), S6438 [2OC]

TSA Modernization Act (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]

U.S. Olympic Committee Purposes Expansion and U.S. Center for Safe Sport Designation (S. 1426) (S. Rept. 115–443), S7925 [19DE]

Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act (S. 3265) (S. Rept. 115–348), S6924 [13NO]

Women in Aerospace Education Act (H.R. 4254), S5692 [16AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMICS (Joint)

Appointments

Members, H735 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Reports filed

Economic Report of the President (H. Rept. 115–596), H1541 [13MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 897), H4138 [16MY]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7687 [25JY]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4047 [16MY]

Peace Corps Reform Act, H6023 [10JY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 897), H3991 [16MY]

Innovation Forum and Showcase: tribute, H7089 [24JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1123), H10609 [2JA]

Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act (H.R. 4508) (H. Rept. 115–550), H1074 [8FE]

Resignations

Hunter, Representative, H7761 [24AU]

Mitchell, Representative, H3491 [24AP]

Testimonies

Dunbar High School, Fort Myers, FL, Academy for Technology Excellence: Carl Burnside, E1076 [26JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 897, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H3991 [16MY]

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE (House)

Bills and resolutions

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7687 [25JY]

Letters

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act, H7116, H7117 [24JY]

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4375 [22MY]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act, H8120 [12SE]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, H5692 [26JN]

Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act, H7116, H7117 [24JY]

Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act, H7116, H7117 [24JY], H7660 [25JY]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments, H3891 [10MY]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation, H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8779 [25SE]

Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act, H1409 [6MR]

Reports filed

Abuse Deterrent Access Act (H.R. 5582) (H. Rept. 115–721), H5020 [8JN]

Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorders Act (H.R. 5603) (H. Rept. 115–745), H5092 [12JN]

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1126), H10609 [2JA]

Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act (H.R. 6140) (H. Rept. 115–1056), H9742 [29NO]

Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND) Act (H.R. 3994) (H. Rept. 115–841), H6556 [18JY]

Advancing High Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act (H.R. 5605) (H. Rept. 115–744), H5092 [12JN]

At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act (H.R. 1925) (H. Rept. 115–738), H5092 [12JN]

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act (H.R. 1917) (H. Rept. 115–509), H131 [10JA]

CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) (H. Rept. 115–734), H5092 [12JN]

Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety for Seniors (COMPASS) Act (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 115–740), H5092 [12JN]

Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 772) (H. Rept. 115–86), H17 [8JA]

Cyber Sense Act (H.R. 5239) (H. Rept. 115–794), H5973 [28JN]

Dept. of Energy Authorization for Control of Uranium Mill Tailings at Mesa County, CO, Disposal Site Extension (H.R. 2278) (H. Rept. 115–925), H7940 [7SE]

Dept. of Energy West Valley Demonstration Project Reauthorization (H.R. 2389) (H. Rept. 115–926), H7940 [7SE]

Dept. of HHS Promotion of Testing of Incentive Payments for Adoption and Use of Certified Electronic Health Records Technology by Behavioral Health Providers (H.R. 3331) (H. Rept. 115–720), H5020 [8JN]

Energy Emergency Leadership Act (H.R. 5174) (H. Rept. 115–793), H5973 [28JN]

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (H.R. 723) (H. Rept. 115–575), H1226 [23FE]

Enhancing Grid Security Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (H.R. 5240) (H. Rept. 115–795), H5973 [28JN]

Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act (H.R. 4606) (H. Rept. 115–842), H6556 [18JY]

Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 115–748), H5092 [12JN]

Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act (H.R. 4998) (H. Rept. 115–732), H5091 [12JN]

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care That Is Appropriate and Responsible in Its Execution (IMD CARE) Act (H.R. 5797) (H. Rept. 115–723), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission Study and Report on Requirements Applicable to, and Practices of, Mental Institutions (H.R. 5800) (H. Rept. 115–717), H5020 [8JN]

Medicaid Coverage Protections for Pregnant and Post-Partum Women While Receiving Inpatient Treatment for a Substance Use Disorder (H.R. 5789) (H. Rept. 115–730), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Drug Review, Utilization, Good Governance (Medicaid DRUG) Improvement Act (H.R. 5799) (H. Rept. 115–728), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Health Homes for Opioid-Use-Disorder Medicaid Enrollees Encouraged (Medicaid Health HOME) Act (H.R. 5810) (H. Rept. 115–727), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Pharmaceutical Home Act (H.R. 5808) (H. Rept. 115–726), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Providers Are Required To Note Experiences in Record Systems To Help In-Need Patients (Medicaid PARTNERSHIP) Act (H.R. 5801) (H. Rept. 115–725), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Reentry Act (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 115–733), H5092 [12JN]

Medicare Clear Health Options in Care for Enrollees (Medicare CHOICE) Act (H.R. 5686) (H. Rept. 115–741), H5092 [12JN]

Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act (H.R. 5685) (H. Rept. 115–715), H5020 [8JN]

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act (H.R. 2345) (H. Rept. 115–836), H6556 [18JY]

Nuclear Utilization of Keynote Energy Act (H.R. 1320) (H. Rept. 115–924), H7940 [7SE]

Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act (H.R. 5590) (H. Rept. 115–746), H5092 [12JN]

Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act (H.R. 5798) (H. Rept. 115–739), H5092 [12JN]

Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 5795) (H. Rept. 115–724), H5091 [12JN]

Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act (H.R. 5333) (H. Rept. 115–827), H6262 [16JY]

Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. 115–951), H8724 [13SE]

Postoperative Opioid Prevention Act (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 115–753), H5151 [13JN]

Post-Surgical Injections as an Opioid Alternative Act (H.R. 5804) (H. Rept. 115–752), H5151 [13JN]

Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act (H.R. 4881) (H. Rept. 115–837), H6556 [18JY]

Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (PIRATE) Act (H.R. 5709) (H. Rept. 115–843), H6556 [18JY]

Protecting Seniors From Opioid Abuse Act (H.R. 5684) (H. Rept. 115–742), H5092 [12JN]

Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act (H.R. 350) (H. Rept. 115–1073), H10102 [11DE]

Relief From New Source Performance Standards Act (H.R. 453) (H. Rept. 115–508), H131 [10JA]

Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act (H.R. 4986) (H. Rept. 115–587), H1440 [6MR]

Request President and Direct Sec. of HHS Azar To Transmit Information on Health and Welfare of Children Separated From Parents Due to Zero Tolerance Policy (H. Res. 982) (H. Rept. 115–835), H6556 [18JY]

Require Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Sponsors To Establish Drug Management Programs for At-Risk Beneficiaries (H.R. 5675) (H. Rept. 115–743), H5092 [12JN]

Require States To Annually Report on Certain Medicaid Adult Health Quality Measures (H.R. 5583) (H. Rept. 115–716), H5020 [8JN]

Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users’ Treatment (REACH OUT) Act (H.R. 5796) (H. Rept. 115–729), H5091 [12JN]

Rural Development of Opioid Capacity Services (Rural DOCS) Act (H.R. 5477) (H. Rept. 115–731), H5091 [12JN]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 115–514), H172 [12JA]

Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act (H.R. 4841) (H. Rept. 115–747), H5092 [12JN]

State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT (SMART IoT) Act (H.R. 6032) (H. Rept. 115–1003), H9462 [2NO]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Reform Act (H. Rept. 115–965), H8882 [25SE]

Strengthening Partnerships To Prevent Opioid Abuse Act (H.R. 5715) (H. Rept. 115–737), H5092 [12JN]

Resignations

Collins, Representative Chris, H7749 [10AU]

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 369), S110 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 369), S111 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Reports filed

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 115–224), S2074 [11AP]

Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act (S. 2102), S5455 [30JY]

Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act (S. 2102) (S. Rept. 115–319), S5618 [15AU]

Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act (S. 1457) (S. Rept. 115–251), S2793 [21MY]

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Act (S. 785), S7275 [4DE]

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Act (S. 785) (S. Rept. 115–451), S7989 [20DE]

Amache Study Act (S. 2870) (S. Rept. 115–375), S7087 [26NO]

American Discovery Trail Act (S. 1573) (S. Rept. 115–301), S4965 [16JY]

Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act (H.R. 132) (S. Rept. 115–369), S7050 [15NO]

BLM Permanent Reauthorization of Rio Puerco Management Committee and Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program (S. 2249), S7241 [29NO]

BLM Permanent Reauthorization of Rio Puerco Management Committee and Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program (S. 2249) (S. Rept. 115–405), S7274 [4DE]

BLM Small Miner Waivers From Claim Maintenance Fees After Written Receipt of Defects Is Provided to Claimant To Cure Defects or Pay Claim Maintenance Fee (S. 884) (S. Rept. 115–364), S6963 [14NO]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), S5455 [30JY]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440) (S. Rept. 115–313), S5581 [1AU]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), S5455 [30JY]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074) (S. Rept. 115–314), S5581 [1AU]

Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act (H.R. 1967) (S. Rept. 115–377), S7088 [26NO]

Bureau of Reclamation Use of Active Capacity of Colorado River Storage Project Fontenelle Reservoir in Wyoming (H.R. 648) (S. Rept. 115–235), S2439 [25AP]

California Desert Protection and Recreation Act (S. 32) (S. Rept. 115–421), S7356 [6DE]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857) (S. Rept. 115–416), S7318 [5DE]

Camp Nelson National Monument Act (H.R. 5655), S7241 [29NO]

Camp Nelson National Monument Act (H.R. 5655) (S. Rept. 115–406), S7274 [4DE]

Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act (S. 1337) (S. Rept. 115–254), S2834 [22MY]

Clean Water for Rural Communities Act (S. 685) (S. Rept. 115–373), S7050 [15NO]

Confirming State Land Grants for Education Act (H.R. 2582), S5455 [30JY]

Confirming State Land Grants for Education Act (H.R. 2582) (S. Rept. 115–312), S5516 [31JY]

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act (H.R. 6040) (S. Rept. 115–362), S6963 [14NO]

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act (S. 3001) (S. Rept. 115–359), S6963 [14NO]

Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act (H.R. 2075), S7241 [29NO]

Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act (H.R. 2075) (S. Rept. 115–417), S7318 [5DE]

Custer County Airport Conveyance Act (S. 2297) (S. Rept. 115–367), S7050 [15NO]

Dept. of Energy Authorization for Control of Uranium Mill Tailings at Mesa County, CO, Disposal Site Extension (S. 1059) (S. Rept. 115–247), S2622 [10MY]

Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act (H.R. 589) (S. Rept. 115–242), S2594 [9MY]

Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act (S. 2503) (S. Rept. 115–241), S2594 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior Land Exchange Between George Washington Memorial Parkway and Federal Highway Administration Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (H.R. 1397) (S. Rept. 115–257), S2923 [24MY]

District of Columbia Cooperative Management Agreement With National Park Service for Operation, Maintenance, and Management of National Park System Units (H.R. 2897), S5455 [30JY]

District of Columbia Cooperative Management Agreement With National Park Service for Operation, Maintenance, and Management of National Park System Units (H.R. 2897) (S. Rept. 115–315), S5581 [1AU]

Emery County Public Land Management Act (S. 2809), S7318 [5DE]

Emery County Public Land Management Act (S. 2809) (S. Rept. 115–440), S7925 [19DE]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act (S. 2166) (S. Rept. 115–374), S7087 [26NO]

Energy Technology Maturation Act (S. 1799) (S. Rept. 115–252), S2793 [21MY]

Every Kid Outdoors Act (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards (Fair RATES) Act (S. 186) (S. Rept. 115–278), S3982 [18JN]

FERC Criteria and Process To Qualify as a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility Amendments (H.R. 2786) (S. Rept. 115–297), S4916 [11JY]

FERC Minimum Monetary Thresholds for Public Utility Facility Merger Authorizations (H.R. 1109) (S. Rept. 115–253), S2793 [21MY]

FERC Report to Congress on Certain Hydroelectric Power Projects (S. 1030), S5455 [30JY]

FERC Report to Congress on Certain Hydroelectric Power Projects (S. 1030) (S. Rept. 115–310), S5516 [31JY]

Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Study Act (S. 1602) (S. Rept. 115–227), S2075 [11AP]

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Park Act (S. 1459) (S. Rept. 115–295), S4916 [11JY]

Fowler and Boskoff Peaks Designation Act (H.R. 2768), S5455 [30JY]

Fowler and Boskoff Peaks Designation Act (H.R. 2768) (S. Rept. 115–321), S5618 [15AU]

Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act (S. 2831) (S. Rept. 115–368), S7050 [15NO]

Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act (S. 1181) (S. Rept. 115–225), S2074 [11AP]

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act (H.R. 2615) (S. Rept. 115–228), S2075 [11AP]

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act (S. 1260) (S. Rept. 115–226), S2074 [11AP]

Helium Extraction Act (H.R. 3279) (S. Rept. 115–391), S7132 [27NO]

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act (S. 1142), S5455 [30JY]

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 115–311), S5516 [31JY]

Kake Tribal Corp., Export of Timber Harvested From Conveyed Land Limit Repeal (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 115–393), S7189 [28NO]

La Paz County Land Conveyance Act (H.R. 2630) (S. Rept. 115–365), S6963 [14NO]

Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability Act (S. 1219), S7241 [29NO]

Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability Act (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 115–403), S7274 [4DE]

Lake Fannin Conveyance Act (S. 3245) (S. Rept. 115–376), S7088 [26NO]

Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act (S. 569), S7274 [4DE]

Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act (S. 569) (S. Rept. 115–428), S7431 [11DE]

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument Act (H.R. 4895) (S. Rept. 115–370), S7050 [15NO]

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Act (H.R. 5979) (S. Rept. 115–378), S7088 [26NO]

National Emergency Medical Services Commemorative Work Act (S. 1692) (S. Rept. 115–249), S2723 [16MY]

National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization (S. 1787), S7241 [29NO]

National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization (S. 1787) (S. Rept. 115–404), S7274 [4DE]

National Nordic Museum Act (S. 2857) (S. Rept. 115–303), S4965 [16JY]

National Nordic Museum (S. 2857), S2876 [23MY]

National Park Service Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program Reauthorization (H.R. 1135) (S. Rept. 115–236), S2439 [25AP]

National Park Service Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program Reauthorization (S. 1446) (S. Rept. 115–234), S2439 [25AP]

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act (H.R. 1900), S2876 [23MY]

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act (H.R. 1900) (S. Rept. 115–304), S5003 [17JY]

New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act (S. 1012) (S. Rept. 115–358), S6963 [14NO]

Nomination of Aimee K. Jorjani To Be Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman, S2773 [17MY]

Nomination of Anne M. White To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Environmental Management, S581 [30JA]

Nomination of Bernard L. McNamee to FERC, S7132 [27NO]

Nomination of Christopher Fall To Be Dept. of Energy Office of Science Director, S5267 [24JY]

Nomination of Daniel Simmons To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, S5267 [24JY]

Nomination of Karen S. Evans To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, S5267 [24JY]

Nomination of Lane Genatowski To Be Dept. of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Director, S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Melissa F. Burnison To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, S581 [30JA]

Nomination of Raymond D. Vela To Be National Park Service Director, S7132 [27NO]

Nomination of Rita Baranwal To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Nuclear Energy, S7132 [27NO]

Nomination of Ryan D. Nelson To Be Dept. of the Interior Solicitor, S581 [30JA]

Nomination of Susan Combs To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Policy, Management, and Budget, S581 [30JA]

Nomination of Teri L. Donaldson To Be Dept. of Energy Inspector General, S5267 [24JY]

Nomination of William Cooper To Be Dept. of Energy General Counsel, S5931 [23AU]

Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act (S. 2325) (S. Rept. 115–214), S1840 [20MR]

Oracle Cabins Conveyance Act (S. 2062) (S. Rept. 115–366), S7050 [15NO]

Oregon Wildlands Act (S. 1548), S7356 [6DE]

Oregon Wildlands Act (S. 1548) (S. Rept. 115–439), S7925 [19DE]

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act (S. 441), S7318 [5DE]

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act (S. 441) (S. Rept. 115–427), S7431 [11DE]

Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act (H.R. 4300) (S. Rept. 115–216), S1875 [21MR]

Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act (S. 2213) (S. Rept. 115–215), S1874 [21MR]

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Land Conveyance Act (H.R. 1404) (S. Rept. 115–222), S2040 [10AP]

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act (S. 414) (S. Rept. 115–409), S7274 [4DE]

Pike National Historic Trail Study Act (S. 2876) (S. Rept. 115–371), S7050 [15NO]

President Street Station Study Act (S. 1646) (S. Rept. 115–296), S4916 [11JY]

Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act (S. 2160), S7318 [5DE]

Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act (S. 2160) (S. Rept. 115–429), S7431 [11DE]

Rare Earth Element Advanced Coal Technologies Act (S. 1563) (S. Rept. 115–255), S2834 [22MY]

Reclamation Title Transfer Act (S. 2560) (S. Rept. 115–395), S7189 [28NO]

Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act (S. 90), S7240 [29NO]

Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act (S. 90) (S. Rept. 115–426), S7431 [11DE]

Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization (RIVER) Act (S. 1336) (S. Rept. 115–250), S2793 [21MY]

Restore Our Parks Act (S. 3172), S7275 [4DE]

Restore Our Parks Act (S. 3172) (S. Rept. 115–423), S7356 [6DE]

Robert Emmet Park Act (H.R. 1404) (S. Rept. 1500–223), S2040 [10AP]

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Redesignation Act (H.R. 965) (S. Rept. 115–299), S4950 [12JY]

San Juan County Settlement Implementation Act (S. 436), S5455 [30JY]

San Juan County Settlement Implementation Act (S. 436) (S. Rept. 115–318), S5618 [15AU]

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act (H.R. 497), S5455 [30JY]

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act (H.R. 497) (S. Rept. 115–320), S5618 [15AU]

Securing Energy Infrastructure Act (S. 79) (S. Rept. 115–246), S2622 [10MY]

Small Scale LNG Access Act (S. 1981) (S. Rept. 115–248), S2622 [10MY]

St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act (H.R. 2156) (S. Rept. 115–360), S6963 [14NO]

Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Establishment Act (H.R. 2888) (S. Rept. 115–237), S2439 [25AP]

Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Establishment Act (S. 1335) (S. Rept. 115–233), S2439 [25AP]

Thurgood Marshall’s Elementary School Study Act (S. 1645) (S. Rept. 115–302), S4965 [16JY]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act (S. 1403), S7275 [4DE]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act (S. 1403) (S. Rept. 115–420), S7356 [6DE]

21st Century Respect Act (H.R. 995) (S. Rept. 115–300), S4950 [12JY]

Udall Park Land Exchange Completion Act (H.R. 1547) (S. Rept. 115–307), S5130 [23JY]

Udall Park Land Exchange Completion Act (S. 612) (S. Rept. 115–306), S5130 [23JY]

Virgin Islands of the U.S. Centennial Commission Expiration Date Extension (H.R. 4446) (S. Rept. 115–361), S6963 [14NO]

West Fork Fire Station Act (H.R. 4609), S5455 [30JY]

West Fork Fire Station Act (H.R. 4609) (S. Rept. 115–316), S5581 [1AU]

Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act (S. 930), S5455 [30JY]

Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act (S. 930) (S. Rept. 115–309), S5516 [31JY]

Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act (S. 2290), S7275 [4DE]

Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act (S. 2290) (S. Rept. 115–441), S7925 [19DE]

Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act (S. 941), S7240 [29NO]

Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act (S. 941) (S. Rept. 115–402), S7274 [4DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 369, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S110 [9JA]

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

Tributes

Murkowski, Senator, S1431 [7MR]

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Memorandums

EPA Grants Oversight Timeline for Federal Grants to State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators/Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officers (STAPPA-ALAPCO) (2004), S2095 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Senate: importance of bipartisanship, S366 [20JA]

Reports filed

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act (S. 2461), S6221 [18SE]

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act (S. 2461) (S. Rept. 115–407), S7274 [4DE]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN (S. 3021), S5581 [1AU]

EPA Delay of Implementation of Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces (S. 1857), S6221 [18SE]

EPA Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces Implementation Delay (S. 1857) (S. Rept. 115–422), S7356 [6DE]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX (S. 2734), S2876 [23MY]

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX (H.R. 5772), S5581 [1AU]

Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act (S. 1537), S6221 [18SE]

Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act (S. 1537) (S. Rept. 115–350), S6924 [13NO]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act Amendment (S. 2827), S6221 [18SE]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act Amendment (S. 2827) (S. Rept. 115–349), S6924 [13NO]

Nomination of Andrew Wheeler To Be EPA Deputy Administrator, S703 [7FE]

Nomination of Harold B. Parker To Be Northern Border Regional Commission Federal Cochairperson, S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of John Fleming To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Economic Development, S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of John L. Ryder to the TVA Board of Directors, S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Mary B. Neumayr to the Council on Environmental Quality, S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of Peter C. Wright To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for Office of Land and Emergency Management, S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of William C. McIntosh To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for Office of International and Tribal Affairs, S5581 [1AU]

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (S. 593), S6221 [18SE]

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (S. 593) (S. Rept. 115–372), S7050 [15NO]

Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act (S. 2602), S2923 [24MY]

Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act (S. 2602) (S. Rept. 115–328), S6028 [4SE]

Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH (S. 2377), S2876 [23MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON ETHICS (House)

Appointments

Investigative subcommittees, H725 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 685), H169 [11JA]

House of Representatives: establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (see H. Res. 856), H3741 [27AP] (see H. Res. 878), H3834 [8MY]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 710), H624 [22JA]

Letters

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, H803 [6FE]

House adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies and provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, H803 [6FE]

Motions

House of Representatives: establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 856), H3727 [27AP]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 878), H3824 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 685), H163 [11JA]

House of Representatives: establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 856), H3726 [27AP]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 878), H3823 [8MY]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 710), H617 [22JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1125), H10609 [2JA]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Esty (H. Rept. 115–1093), H10509 [20DE]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Gutierrez (H. Rept. 115–617), H2040 [22MR]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Jayapal (H. Rept. 115–876), H7720 [26JY]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Kihuen (H. Rept. 115–1041), H9573 [20NO]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Meadows (H. Rept. 115–1042), H9573 [20NO]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Mullin (H. Rept. 115–898), H7750 [10AU]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Rush (H. Rept. 115–618), H2040 [22MR]

Resignations

Gowdy, Representative, H162 [11JA]

Meehan, Representative, H617 [22JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 685, majority party appointments to committees of the House and majority party rankings of Committee on the Budget (House), H163 [11JA]

H. Res. 710, majority party appointments, H617 [22JA]

H. Res. 856, establish a House of Representatives select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy, H3726 [27AP]

H. Res. 878, establish a House of Representatives select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy, H3823 [8MY]

COMMITTEE ON ETHICS (Senate, Select)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Letters

IRS rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns, S6380 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Reports filed

Helping To End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders (HEAL) Act (S. 3120) (S. Rept. 115–284), S4368 [25JN]

Nomination of Alex M. Azar II To Be Sec. of HHS, S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Andrew M. Saul To Be SSA Commissioner, S7050 [15NO]

Nomination of C.J. Mahoney To Be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative for Investment, Services, Labor, Environment, Africa, China, and the Western Hemisphere, S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Charles P. Rettig To Be IRS Commissioner, S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Courtney D. Jones To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Dennis Shea To Be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative for the Geneva Office, S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Elizabeth A. Copeland To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Elizabeth Darling To Be Administration on Children, Youth, and Families Commissioner, S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Gail S. Ennis To Be SSA Inspector General, S7050 [15NO]

Nomination of Gordon Hartogensis To Be Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., Director, S7050 [15NO]

Nomination of Jeffrey Kessler To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Enforcement and Compliance, S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of John J. Bartrum To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Financial Resources, S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Justin G. Muzinich To Be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of Kevin K. McAleenan To Be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Lynn A. Johnson To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Michael Faulkender To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Economic Policy, S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Michael J. Desmond To Be IRS Chief Counsel and Dept. of the Treasury Assistant General Counsel, S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of Patrick J. Urda To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S4733 [28JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES (House)

Letters

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act, H7845 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4375 [22MY]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3591 [26AP]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization) additional sanctions imposition, H8876 [25SE]

International Insurance Standards Act, H6009 [10JY]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, H3467 [24AP]

Multilateral development bank authorizations, H447 [17JA]

No Assistance for Assad Act, H3472 [24AP]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act, H5588 [25JN]

Taxpayer First Act, H3416 [18AP]

World Bank Group Uganda Transport Sector Development Project, H443 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Accomplishments, H9732–H9738 [29NO], E1586 [30NO]

Tenney, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10095 [11DE]

Reports filed

Accelerating Access to Capital Act (H.R. 4529) (H. Rept. 115–576), H1226 [23FE]

Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports (ACCESS) Rural America Act (H.R. 6745) (H. Rept. 115–1077), H10168 [12DE]

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1122), H10609 [2JA]

Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act (H.R. 4566) (H. Rept. 115–601), H1650 [15MR]

American Customer Information Protection Act (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 115–663), H3781 [7MY]

Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act (H.R. 3626) (H. Rept. 115–1007), H9462 [2NO]

Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act (H.R. 6751) (H. Rept. 115–982), H9088 [26SE]

Brokered Deposit Affiliate-Subsidiary Modernization Act (H.R. 6158) (H. Rept. 115–1096), H10586 [21DE]

Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams (BUILD) Act (H.R. 5953) (H. Rept. 115–806), H6040 [10JY]

Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 3746) (H. Rept. 115–668), H3928 [10MY]

Common Sense Credit Union Capital Relief Act (H.R. 4464) (H. Rept. 115–647), H3505 [24AP]

Community Bank Reporting Relief Act (H.R. 4725) (H. Rept. 115–577), H1226 [23FE]

Community Financial Institution Exemption Act (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 115–885), H7742 [3AU]

Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 115–573), H1226 [23FE]

Congressional Accountability for Emergency Lending Programs Act (H.R. 4302) (H. Rept. 115–1010), H9467 [6NO]

Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Markets Protection Act (H.R. 2319) (H. Rept. 115–903), H7772 [24AU]

Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act (H.R. 6743) (H. Rept. 115–1097), H10586 [21DE]

Cooperate With Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act (H.R. 5783) (H. Rept. 115–780), H5647 [25JN]

Credit Access and Inclusion Act (H.R. 435) (H. Rept. 115–568), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of HUD Suspension of Certain Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Contributions to Housing Trust Fund as Required Under Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements (H.R. 4560) (H. Rept. 115–648), H3505 [24AP]

Derivatives Fairness Act (H.R. 5323) (H. Rept. 115–893), H7747 [7AU]

Developing and Empowering Our Aspiring Leaders Act (H.R. 6177) (H. Rept. 115–889), H7742 [3AU]

Due Process Restoration Act (H.R. 2128) (H. Rept. 115–1118), H10609 [2JA]

Empowering Financial Institutions To Fight Human Trafficking Act (H.R. 6729) (H. Rept. 115–981), H9088 [26SE]

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1220 [20FE]

Enhancing Multi-Class Stock Disclosures Act (H.R. 6322) (H. Rept. 115–879), H7734 [31JY]

Ensuring Quality Unbiased Access to Loans (EQUAL) Act (H.R. 4861) (H. Rept. 115–890), H7742 [3AU]

Exchange Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R. 3555) (H. Rept. 115–883), H7742 [3AU]

Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act (H.R. 4281) (H. Rept. 115–531), H676 [29JA]

Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act (H.R. 6319) (H. Rept. 115–878), H7734 [31JY]

Expanding Investment Opportunities Act (H.R. 4279) (H. Rept. 115–517), H403 [16JA]

Federal Insurance Office Reform Act (H.R. 3861) (H. Rept. 115–1008), H9462 [2NO]

Federal Reserve Reform Act (H.R. 6741) (H. Rept. 115–1116), H10609 [2JA]

Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act (H.R. 4753) (H. Rept. 115–980), H9088 [26SE]

Federal Savings Association Charter Flexibility Act (H.R. 1426) (H. Rept. 115–530), H676 [29JA]

Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act (H.R. 6069) (H. Rept. 115–781), H5647 [25JN]

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act (H.R. 4545) (H. Rept. 115–589), H1440 [6MR]

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 115–592), H1506 [9MR]

Financial Technology Protection Act (H.R. 5036) (H. Rept. 115–984), H9088 [26SE]

FOMC Policy Responsibility Act (H.R. 4758) (H. Rept. 115–1078), H10168 [12DE]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (H.R. 5841) (H. Rept. 115–784), H5747 [26JN]

Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act (H.R. 2069) (H. Rept. 115–1023), H9525 [14NO]

Give Useful Information To Define Effective (GUIDE) Compliance Act (H.R. 5534) (H. Rept. 115–1095), H10586 [21DE]

Helping Startups Continue To Grow Act (H.R. 6130) (H. Rept. 115–1076), H10168 [12DE]

Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act (H.R. 2954) (H. Rept. 115–485), H17 [8JA]

Homeless Children and Youth Act (H.R. 1511) (H. Rept. 115–1026), H9525 [14NO]

Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act (H.R. 5793) (H. Rept. 115–809), H6040 [10JY]

Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME) Act (H.R. 2255) (H. Rept. 115–528), H676 [29JA]

Improving Investment Research for Small and Emerging Issuers Act (H.R. 6139) (H. Rept. 115–808), H6040 [10JY]

Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act (H.R. 6332) (H. Rept. 115–905), H7772 [24AU]

Independence From Credit Policy Act (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 115–1117), H10609 [2JA]

International Insurance Standards Act (H.R. 4537) (H. Rept. 115–804), H5986 [3JY]

Investment Adviser Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act (H.R. 6321) (H. Rept. 115–884), H7742 [3AU]

Main Street Growth Act (H.R. 5877) (H. Rept. 115–807), H6040 [10JY]

Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act (H.R. 6324) (H. Rept. 115–887), H7742 [3AU]

Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act (H.R. 5970) (H. Rept. 115–811), H6040 [10JY]

Monetary Policy Transparency and Accountability Act (H.R. 4270) (H. Rept. 115–652), H3574 [25AP]

Mortgage Choice Act (H.R. 1153) (H. Rept. 115–522), H624 [22JA]

Mortgage Fairness Act (H.R. 2570) (H. Rept. 115–1024), H9525 [14NO]

Mutual Fund Litigation Reform Act (H.R. 4738) (H. Rept. 115–662), H3781 [7MY]

National Securities Exchange Regulatory Parity Act (H.R. 4546) (H. Rept. 115–525), H628 [25JA]

National Senior Investor Initiative Act (H.R. 6323) (H. Rept. 115–886), H7742 [3AU]

National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act (H.R. 4768) (H. Rept. 115–553), H1125 [13FE]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act Reauthorization (H.R. 3864) (H. Rept. 115–591), H1500 [8MR]

Options Markets Stability Act (H.R. 5749) (H. Rept. 115–810), H6040 [10JY]

Pension, Endowment, and Mutual Fund Access to Banking Act (H.R. 2121) (H. Rept. 115–656), H3705 [26AP]

Place Requirements on Operational Risk Capital Requirements for Banking Organizations Established by an Appropriate Federal Banking Agency (H.R. 4296) (H. Rept. 115–574), H1226 [23FE]

Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act (H.R. 2226) (H. Rept. 115–578), H1226 [23FE]

Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act (H.R. 5082) (H. Rept. 115–892), H7747 [7AU]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act (H.R. 4294) (H. Rept. 115–678), H3975 [15MY]

Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act (H.R. 6320) (H. Rept. 115–891), H7742 [3AU]

Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act (H.R. 6737) (H. Rept. 115–983), H9088 [26SE]

Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act (H.R. 3857) (H. Rept. 115–894), H7750 [10AU]

Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act (H.R. 3299) (H. Rept. 115–538), H731 [30JA]

Protecting Veterans Credit Act (H.R. 2683) (H. Rept. 115–1025), H9525 [14NO]

Protection of Source Code Act (H.R. 3948) (H. Rept. 115–549), H1074 [8FE]

Public Company Registration Threshold Act (H.R. 5051) (H. Rept. 115–888), H7742 [3AU]

Reforming Disaster Recovery Act (H.R. 4557) (H. Rept. 115–1107), H10592, H10593 [22DE]

Regulation A+ Improvement Act (H.R. 4263) (H. Rept. 115–544), H736 [2FE]

Repeal Certain SEC Disclosure Requirements Relative to Coal and Mine Safety (H.R. 4289) (H. Rept. 115–571), H1220 [20FE]

Repeal Certain SEC Disclosure Requirements Relative to Conflict Minerals (H.R. 4248) (H. Rept. 115–570), H1220 [20FE]

Require Appropriate Federal Banking Agencies To Recognize the Exposure-Reducing Nature of Client Margin for Cleared Derivatives (H.R. 4659) (H. Rept. 115–882), H7741 [3AU]

Requirements for Use of a Driver’s License or Identification Card by Financial Institutions for Opening an Account or Obtaining a Financial Product or Service (H.R. 1457) (H. Rept. 115–523), H624 [22JA]

Restoring Financial Market Freedom Act (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 115–1119), H10609 [2JA]

SEC Adjustment of Certain Resubmission Thresholds for Shareholder Proposals (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 115–904), H7772 [24AU]

SEC Disclosure Requirements Relative to Resource Extraction Repeal (H.R. 4519) (H. Rept. 115–500), H82 [9JA]

Securing Access to Affordable Mortgages Act (H.R. 3221) (H. Rept. 115–590), H1500 [8MR]

Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act (H.R. 5076) (H. Rept. 115–657), H3705 [26AP]

Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act (H.R. 4771) (H. Rept. 115–543), H736 [2FE]

Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster Act (H.R. 4792) (H. Rept. 115–529), H676 [29JA]

Small Business Audit Correction Act (H.R. 6021) (H. Rept. 115–1075), H10168 [12DE]

Small Business Credit Availability Act (H.R. 4267) (H. Rept. 115–646), H3505 [24AP]

Small Company Disclosure Simplification Act (H.R. 5054) (H. Rept. 115–1094), H10586 [21DE]

State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act (H.R. 5059) (H. Rept. 115–937), H8168 [12SE]

Streamlining Communications for Investors Act (H.R. 6035) (H. Rept. 115–1009), H9462 [2NO]

Stress Test Improvement Act (H.R. 4293) (H. Rept. 115–593), H1541 [13MR]

Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act (H.R. 1116) (H. Rept. 115–588), H1440 [6MR]

Temporary License for Certain Mortgage Loan Originators Transitioning Between Bank and Nonbank Entities (H.R. 2948) (H. Rept. 115–552), H1125 [13FE]

Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act (H.R. 5735) (H. Rept. 115–719), H5020 [8JN]

Transparency and Accountability for Business Standards Act (H.R. 3179) (H. Rept. 115–620), H3058 [5AP]

TRID Improvement Act (H.R. 3978) (H. Rept. 115–524), H628 [25JA]

Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 115–621), H3058 [5AP]

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS (House)

Bills and resolutions

House of Representatives: modify procedures for considering legislation prohibiting proposed sales of defense articles or services, licenses for exports of defense articles, and approval of certain assistance (see H.R. 7080), H9438 [19OC]

Letters

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act, H433 [17JA]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4048 [16MY]

Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act, H6331 [17JY]

Cambodia Democracy Act, H7670 [25JY]

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act, H5321 [20JN]

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act, H7846 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4377 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel, H1088 [13FE]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, H5691, H5692 [26JN]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, H6316 [17JY]

Georgia Support Act, H10141 [12DE]

Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act, H1085 [13FE]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization) additional sanctions imposition, H8876, H8877 [25SE]

Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8147 [12SE]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, H3467 [24AP]

No Assistance for Assad Act, H3472 [24AP]

Peace Corps Reform Act, H6023 [10JY]

Preventing Iranian Destabilization of Iraq Act, H9594, H9595 [27NO]

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act, H8851 [25SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export, H753 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations: hearing on Global Health Supply Chain Management—Lessons Learned and Ways Forward, E682 [18MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1112), H10605 [31DE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 115–484), H1 [3JA]

Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act (H.R. 5105) (H. Rept. 115–814), H6110 [11JY]

Cyber Diplomacy Act (H.R. 3776) (H. Rept. 115–483), H1 [3JA]

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1226 [23FE]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (H.R. 4744) (H. Rept. 115–642), H3440 [18AP]

PEPFAR Extension Act (H.R. 6651) (H. Rept. 115–1014), H9470 [9NO]

Request the President and Direct Sec. of State Pompeo To Transmit to the House Certain Documents Relative to Communications With Russian President Putin at Summit (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 115–978), H8883 [25SE]

Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act (H.R. 5480) (H. Rept. 115–718), H5020 [8JN]

Tributes

Engel, Representative, H10552 [21DE]

Royce, Representative, H10552 [21DE]

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE U.S.

Bills and resolutions

National security: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 5841), H4137 [16MY]

Letters

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5691, H5692 [26JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5692 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: call for investigation into Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. approval of the sale of Uranium One Inc., to Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., H1694 [19MR], H3310 [13AP], H3336 [16AP]

National security: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, H7704, H7705 [26JY], E1122 [3AU]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (H.R. 5841), H5674–H5696 [26JN], H9732–H9735 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

National security: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, S2955 [4JN], S2998 [5JN], S3020–S3022 [6JN], S3271, S3286 [7JN], S3872, S3883, S3892–S3894 [13JN], S3932, S3933 [14JN], S4466 [27JN], S4695 [28JN], S4868 [10JY], S5238 [24JY], S5508 [31JY], S5541 [1AU]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (S. 2098), S859 [12FE], S1533 [8MR], S2300 [19AP], S2846, S2853 [23MY]

Reports filed

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2098), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5841) (H. Rept. 115–784), H5747 [26JN]

Statements

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Executive Office of the President, S4696 [28JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5841, Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, H5674–H5690 [26JN]

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS (Senate)

Appointments

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA] (see S. Res. 393), S651 [6FE]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services, S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 393), S657 [6FE]

Foreign Service: nominations, S299 [18JA], S2341 [23AP], S4410 [26JN], S4874 [10JY], S4916 [11JY], S5423 [26JY], S5831 [22AU], S7190 [28NO], S7585 [13DE]

‘‘Putin’s Asymmetric Assault on Democracy in Russia and Europe’’: release of report, S154–S156 [11JA]

Senate: authority to meet during Senate session, S2349 [23AP]

Senate NATO Observer Group: reestablish, S2256 [18AP], S5059 [18JY]

Trump, President: proposed withdrawal from certain treaties, S8056 [2JA]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S299 [18JA], S703 [7FE], S1840–S1844 [20MR], S2341 [23AP], S2724 [16MY], S2834 [22MY], S4402–S4410 [26JN], S4874 [10JY], S5423 [26JY], S5830, S5831 [22AU], S6221, S6222 [18SE], S6341 [26SE], S7584, S7585 [13DE]

Reports filed

Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]

Berlin Airlift Anniversary (S. Res. 634), S6413 [1OC]

Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act (S. 2463), S4512 [27JN]

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Call for Dismantling of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Labor Camps, Investigate Crimes Against Humanity, End Human Rights Abuses, and Monitor Prisoner Rehabilitation (S. Res. 481), S6413 [1OC]

Call for the Holding of Credible Elections and International Electoral Assistance and Deter Further Electoral Slippage and Abuse of Citizens in Democratic Republic of the Congo (S. Res. 386), S2923 [24MY]

Commemorate Anniversary of Death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas and Call for Investigation, Honor Commitment to Democratic Values, and End Human Rights Violations in Cuba (S. Res. 224), S1875 [21MR]

Commend Macedonia Agreement With Greece To Resolve Name Dispute, Condemn Russian Efforts To Undermine Agreement, Urge Reforms To Join NATO and European Union, and Support Investment (S. Res. 602), S6413 [1OC]

Condemn Ongoing Russian Occupation of, and Human Rights Violations in, Crimea and Call for Continued Sanctions Against Those Engaged in Such Illegal Occupation (S. Res. 571), S5455 [30JY]

Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]

Cyber Diplomacy Act (H.R. 3776), S4731 [28JN]

Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act (H.R. 4819), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]

Dept. of State Criteria for Determining Whether Countries Are Meeting the Minimum Standards for the Elimination of Human Trafficking Modification (S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]

Digital Global Access Policy (GAP) Act (H.R. 600), S6630 [5OC]

Express That the Anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) Should Serve as a Reminder of Repressive Soviet Policies Against the People of Ukraine (S. Res. 435), S6413 [1OC]

Foreign Service Nominations, S299 [18JA], S2342 [23AP], S4875 [10JY], S4916 [11JY], S5423 [26JY], S5831 [22AU], S7190 [28NO], S7585 [13DE]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act (S. 1158), S4512 [27JN]

Global Food Security Act Reauthorization (H.R. 2269), S2834 [22MY]

Global Health Innovation Act (H.R. 1660), S1946 [22MR]

Investigate Disappearance of U.S. Citizen, David L. Sneddon, in China (S. Res. 92), S907 [13FE]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled (Exec. Rept. 115–6), S4035 [19JN]

Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act (S. 3233), S6495 [3OC]

Nomination of Andrea L. Thompson To Be Under Sec. of State for Arms Control and International Security, S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Australia, S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Bonnie Glick To Be AID Deputy Administrator, S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Brian A. Nichols To Be Ambassador to Zimbabwe, S4409 [26JN]

Nomination of Carlos Trujillo To Be Ambassador to the OAS, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Carol Z. Perez To Be Foreign Service Director General, S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Cherith Norman Chalet To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative, S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Cherith Norman Chalet To Be U.N. U.S. Representative for Management and Reform, S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Christopher P. Henzel To Be Ambassador to Yemen, S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Craig L. Cloud To Be Ambassador to Botswana, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Daniel N. Rosenblum To Be Ambassador to Uzbekistan, S6221 [18SE]

Nomination of David B. Cornstein To Be Ambassador to Hungary, S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of David Hale To Be Under Sec. of State for Political Affairs, S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of Denise Natali To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations, S5423 [26JY]

Nomination of Dennis B. Hankins To Be Ambassador to Mali, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Dennis W. Hearne To Be Ambassador to Mozambique, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Dereck J. Hogan To Be Ambassador to Moldova, S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Donald A. Blome To Be Ambassador to Tunisia, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Donald R. Tapia To Be Ambassador to Jamaica, S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Donald Y. Yamamoto To Be Ambassador to Somalia, S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Earl R. Miller To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh, S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Earle D. Litzenberger, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan, S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Edward C. Prado To Be Ambassador to Argentina, S1840 [20MR]

Nomination of Eliot Pedrosa To Be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Alternate Executive Director, S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Eric Bethel To Be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Alternate Executive Director, S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Eric G. Nelson To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Eric M. Ueland To Be Under Sec. of State for Management, S703 [7FE]

Nomination of Eric W. Stromayer To Be Ambassador to Togo, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Francis R. Fannon To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources, S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Francisco L. Palmieri To Be Ambassador to Honduras, S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Georgette Mosbacher To Be Ambassador to Poland, S4402 [26JN]

Nomination of Gordon D. Sondland To Be Ambassador to the European Union, S4404 [26JN]

Nomination of Harry B. Harris, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Republic of Korea, S4407 [26JN]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott To Be International Atomic Energy Agency U.S. Representative, S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott To Be U.N. Vienna Office U.S. Representative, S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of James R. Evans To Be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Jeffrey R. Gunter To Be Ambassador to Iceland, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Joel Danies To Be Ambassador to Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of John Barsa To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean, S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of John C. Richmond To Be Dept. of State Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Director, S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of John M. Pommersheim To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Jonathan R. Cohen To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative, S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Jonathan R. Cohen To Be U.N. U.S. Deputy Representative, S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Joseph E. Macmanus To Be Ambassador to Colombia, S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Joseph J. Celia To Be Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tonga, S5422 [26JY]

Nomination of Joseph N. Mondello To Be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, S4403 [26JN]

Nomination of Josephine Olsen To Be Peace Corps Director, S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Judith G. Garber To Be Ambassador to Cyprus, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Judy L. Shelton To Be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Director, S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Judy Rising Reinke To Be Ambassador to Montenegro, S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of Karen L. Williams To Be Ambassador to Suriname, S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Kenneth S. George To Be Ambassador to Uruguay, S4403 [26JN]

Nomination of Kevin E. Moley To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Organization Affairs, S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Kevin K. Sullivan To Be Ambassador to Nicaragua, S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Kimberly Breier To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, S5423 [26JY]

Nomination of Kip Tom To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture, S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Kirsten D. Madison To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, S2341 [23AP]

Nomination of Kyle McCarter To Be Ambassador to Kenya, S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Lucy Tamlyn To Be Ambassador to Central African Republic, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Lynda C. Blanchard To Be Ambassador to Slovenia, S6221 [18SE]

Nomination of Lynne M. Tracy To Be Ambassador to Armenia, S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Marie Royce To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Mark Rosen To Be IMF Executive Director, S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Matthew J. Matthews To Be Ambassador to Brunei, S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Michael A. Hammer To Be Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Michael P. Pelleitier To Be Ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Michael S. Klecheski To Be Ambassador to Mongolia, S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Michael T. Harvey To Be AID Assistant Administrator for the Middle East, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Mike Pompeo To Be Sec. of State, S2341 [23AP]

Nomination of Patricia Mahoney To Be Ambassador to Benin, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Peter H. Vrooman To Be Ambassador to Rwanda, S703 [7FE]

Nomination of Philip S. Kosnett To Be Ambassador to Kosovo, S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Richard A. Grenell To Be Ambassador to Germany, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Richard C. Paschall III To Be Ambassador to Gambia, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Robert F. Pence To Be Ambassador to Finland, S1840 [20MR]

Nomination of Robert K. Scott To Be Ambassador to Malawi, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Robin S. Bernstein To Be Ambassador to Dominican Republic, S4402 [26JN]

Nomination of Ronald Gidwitz To Be Ambassador to Belgium, S4407 [26JN]

Nomination of Sam Brownback To Be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Sarah-Ann Lynch To Be Ambassador to Guyana, S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Sean Cairncross To Be Millennium Challenge Corp., Chief Executive Officer, S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Senator Johnson To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative, S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Senator Merkley To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative, S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Simon Henshaw To Be Ambassador to Guinea, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Stephanie Sanders Sullivan To Be Ambassador to Ghana, S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of Stephen Akard To Be Dept. of State Office of Foreign Missions Director, S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Susan N. Stevenson To Be Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Thomas J. Hushek To Be Ambassador to South Sudan, S2341 [23AP]

Nomination of Tibor P. Nagy, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of State for African Affairs, S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Trevor D. Traina To Be Ambassador to Austria, S1841 [20MR]

Nomination of William H. Moser To Be Ambassador to Kazakhstan, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Yleem D.S. Poblete To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Verification and Compliance, S299 [18JA]

Peace Corps Reform Act (S. 2286), S907 [13FE]

PEPFAR Extension Act (S. 3476), S6495 [3OC]

Protecting Diplomats From Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act (H.R. 4989), S7241 [29NO]

Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act (S. 1580), S5422 [26JY]

Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to NATO, Support Efforts To Counter Russian Aggression, Commit to Enlargement, and Urge Members To Cooperate at Summit To Strengthen the Alliance (S. Res. 557), S5003 [17JY]

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act (H.R. 1872), S7241 [29NO]

Recognize Independence Anniversary, Commend Reforms, Economic Growth, and NATO Partnership, and Support Commitment to Transatlantic Security and Military Capabilities of Baltic States (S. Res. 432), S1840 [20MR]

Require Certifications Regarding Actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (S.J. Res. 58), S2834 [22MY]

Require Saudi Arabia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement With U.S. To Prohibit Enrichment of Uranium or Separation of Plutonium on Saudi Arabian Territory To Ensure Nonproliferation (S. Res. 541), S5455 [30JY]

Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (S. 3257), S6495 [3OC]

Support Goals of International Women’s Day (S. Res. 426), S1946 [22MR]

Syria Civilian Protection Act (H.R. 1677), S6495 [3OC]

Taiwan Travel Act (H.R. 535), S907 [13FE]

Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act (H.R. 1625), S907 [13FE]

Tibetan Rights Day (S. Res. 429), S1946 [22MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorization (H.R. 2200), S6770 [10OC]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Anniversary Observance and Compliance or Ratification by Certain Countries to This and Other Nuclear Weapon Treaties (S. Res. 562), S7240 [29NO]

Treaty With Kiribati on the Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries (Exec. Rept. 115–3), S2678 [15MY]

Treaty With Kosovo on Extradition (Exec. Rept. 115–5), S3293 [7JN]

Treaty With Micronesia on the Delimitation of a Maritime Boundary (Exec. Rept. 115–2), S2678 [15MY]

Treaty With Serbia on Extradition (Exec. Rept. 115–4), S3293 [7JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]

Turkey International Financial Institutions Act (S. 3248), S5422 [26JY]

U.N. Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade (Exec. Rept. 115–7), S6142 [12SE]

U.S. Agency for Global Media Reform Act (S. 3654), S7189 [28NO]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act (H.R. 2646), S7241 [29NO]

Urge Intensified Cooperation by Iran on the Case of the Disappearance of Former FBI Agent, Robert Levinson, While on Business Trip in Iran (S. Res. 85), S1840 [20MR]

Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act (S. 3247), S7189 [28NO]

World Press Freedom Day (S. Res. 501), S5455 [30JY]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act Amendment (S. 2779), S4731 [28JN]

Resolutions of ratification

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled, S4035 [19JN]

Treaty With Kiribati on the Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries, S2678 [15MY]

Treaty With Kosovo on Extradition, S3293 [7JN]

Treaty With Micronesia on the Delimitation of a Maritime Boundary, S2678 [15MY]

Treaty With Serbia on Extradition, S3293 [7JN]

U.N. Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade, S6142 [12SE], S8052 [2JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 393, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S655 [6FE]

Tributes

Corker, Senator, S8014 [21DE]

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Letters

National policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S7393 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Drugs: call for investigation of drug companies’ knowledge about addictive qualities of drugs they manufacture, S629 [6FE]

Reports filed

Action for Dental Health Act (S. 3016), S5618 [15AU]

Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act (S. 2076), S7241 [29NO]

Career and Technical Education Act Reauthorization (S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (Childhood Cancer STAR) Act (S. 292), S1629 [12MR]

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1222), S5618 [15AU]

Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program Reauthorization (S. 2597), S2439 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization (S. 3482), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS Programs Related to Traumatic Brain Injury and Trauma Research Reauthorization (S. 3657), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS State Offices of Rural Health Grant Program Reauthorization (S. 2278), S1629 [12MR]

FDA User Fee Programs Relative to New Animal Drugs and Generic New Animal Drugs Reauthorization (S. 2434), S1452 [7MR]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act (S. 382), S2439 [25AP]

Improving Access to Maternity Care Act (H.R. 315), S7240 [29NO]

Maternal Health Accountability Act (S. 1112), S4843 [9JY]

Museum and Library Services Act Reauthorization (S. 3530), S7256 [3DE]

Nomination of Barbara Stewart To Be Corp. for National and Community Service Chief Executive Officer, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Brett Giroir To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Health and Public Health Service Regular Corps Medical Director, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Cheryl M. Stanton To Be Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Administrator, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Erhard R. Chorle to the Railroad Retirement Board, S7241 [29NO]

Nomination of Frank T. Brogan To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education, S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of Gordon Hartogensis To Be Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., Director, S7241 [29NO]

Nomination of James Blew To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of John F. Ring to the NLRB, S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of John Lowry III To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of John P. Pallasch To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Education and Training, S7241 [29NO]

Nomination of Jon P. Peede To Be National Endowment for the Humanities Chairperson, S2391 [24AP]

Nomination of Kenneth L. Marcus To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Marco M. Rajkovich, Jr., to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of Mark Schneider To Be Dept. of Education Institute of Education Science Director:, S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of Mitchell M. Zais To Be Deputy Sec. of Education, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Patrick Pizzella To Be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Robert L. King To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Postsecondary Education, S7241 [29NO]

Nomination of Scott A. Mugno To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for OSHA, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Scott Stump To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Career, Technical, and Adult Education, S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of William Beach To Be BLS Commissioner, S299 [18JA]

Opioid Crisis Response Act (S. 2680), S2517 [7MY]

Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act (S. 2315), S2642 [14MY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act (S. 2554), S5516 [31JY]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act Revision and Extension (S. 3029), S4843 [9JY]

Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act (S. 2465), S5618 [15AU]

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (S. 808), S4843 [9JY]

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (S. 3217) (S. Rept. 115–434), S7925 [19DE]

Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (S. 1091), S1629 [12MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 897), H4138 [16MY]

Letters

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5482 [21JN]

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4378 [22MY]

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act, H7811 [4SE]

FAA programs reauthorization, H9034 [26SE]

Intelligence services appropriations, H6130 [12JY]

Maritime Border Security Review Act, H7797 [4SE]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8779 [25SE]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act, H8751 [25SE]

Secure Border Communications Act, H8753 [25SE]

Securing America’s Future Act, H5424 [21JN]

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act, H5267 [19JN]

Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, H5167 [14JN]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, H7813 [4SE]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 897), H3991 [16MY]

Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security: importance of ‘‘Insider Threats to Aviation Security—Airline and Airport Perspectives’’ hearing, E1398 [12OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1127), H10612 [3JA]

Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act (H.R. 6443) (H. Rept. 115–910), H7775 [28AU]

Border Security for America Act (H.R. 3548) (H. Rept. 115–505), H131 [10JA]

Border Tunnel Task Force Act (H.R. 6740) (H. Rept. 115–962), H8882 [25SE]

Counter Terrorist Network Act (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 115–492), H81 [9JA]

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act (H.R. 6198) (H. Rept. 115–923), H7940 [7SE]

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 115–491), H81 [9JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Establishment (H.R. 6439) (H. Rept. 115–909), H7775 [28AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security Immigration Advisory Program Establishment (H.R. 5207) (H. Rept. 115–774), H5505 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Border Security Policies and Activities Relative to Interdiction of Families Between Ports of Entry (H. Res. 1005) (H. Rept. 115–877), H7720 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Information Produced and Disseminated Relative to Cybersecurity Threats Posed by ZTE Corp., in China (H. Res. 898) (H. Rept. 115–714), H5020 [8JN]

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act (H.R. 6438) (H. Rept. 115–908), H7775 [28AU]

DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act (H.R. 5074) (H. Rept. 115–607), H1697 [19MR]

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act (H.R. 5079) (H. Rept. 115–606), H1697 [19MR]

DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act (H.R. 5733) (H. Rept. 115–777), H5580 [22JN]

DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act (H.R. 4555) (H. Rept. 115–499), H82 [9JA]

DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 115–490), H81 [9JA]

Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act (H.R. 4577) (H. Rept. 115–488), H81 [9JA]

Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act (H.R. 5099) (H. Rept. 115–603), H1697 [19MR]

Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act (H.R. 5094) (H. Rept. 115–610), H1697 [19MR]

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act (H.R. 4559) (H. Rept. 115–497), H81 [9JA]

Hack the Dept. of Homeland Security (Hack DHS) Act (S. 1281) (H. Rept. 115–964), H8882 [25SE]

Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act (H.R. 5762) (H. Rept. 115–755), H5199 [14JN]

Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act (H.R. 4564) (H. Rept. 115–489), H81 [9JA]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act (H.R. 6620) (H. Rept. 115–960), H8882 [25SE]

Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act (H.R. 6735) (H. Rept. 115–961), H8882 [25SE]

Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act (H.R. 4581) (H. Rept. 115–493), H81 [9JA]

Secure Border Communications Act (H.R. 6742) (H. Rept. 115–963), H8882 [25SE]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 115–495), H81 [9JA]

Securing Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Firearms Act (H.R. 4433) (H. Rept. 115–496), H81 [9JA]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act (H.R. 5766) (H. Rept. 115–778), H5580 [22JN]

Securing the Homeland Security Supply Chain Act (H.R. 6430) (H. Rept. 115–907), H7775 [28AU]

Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for Our Homeland (SAFE TECH) Act (H.R. 4561) (H. Rept. 115–498), H81 [9JA]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act (H.R. 4627) (H. Rept. 115–757), H5199 [14JN]

Strengthening Aviation Security Act (H.R. 4176) (H. Rept. 115–605), H1697 [19MR]

Strengthening Aviation Security Act (H.R. 4467) (H. Rept. 115–608), H1697 [19MR]

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act (H.R. 5089) (H. Rept. 115–604), H1697 [19MR]

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act (H.R. 4991) (H. Rept. 115–756), H5199 [14JN]

Surface Transportation Security and Technology Accountability Act (H.R. 5081) (H. Rept. 115–611), H1697 [19MR]

Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. 115–602), H1697 [19MR]

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act (H.R. 4553) (H. Rept. 115–494), H81 [9JA]

Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act (H.R. 5730) (H. Rept. 115–776), H5580 [22JN]

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act (H.R. 5729) (H. Rept. 115–790), H5814 [27JN]

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act (H.R. 4227) (H. Rept. 115–609), H1697 [19MR]

Waive Certain Requirements for Naturalization for American Samoan U.S. Nationals To Become U.S. Citizens (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 115–773), H5505 [21JN]

Resignations

Rutherford, Representative, H3990 [16MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 897, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H3991 [16MY]

COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 623), S6059 [6SE]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations: authorize release of records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids (see S. Res. 379), S468 [23JA]

Remarks in House

GAO: conduct financial review of obligated expenditures from the Independent Counsel appropriation and require any findings be submitted to certain congressional committees, H4970, H4971 [7JN]

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations: investigation relative to Dept. of the Treasury license to convert Iranian assets using the U.S. financial system, E813 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 623), S6100 [6SE]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Drugs: Senate investigation of Kaléo, Inc., pricing of naloxone auto-injector to reverse effects of overdoses, S7574 [13DE]

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations: authorize release of records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids (S. Res. 379), S475 [23JA]

——— investigation of human trafficking on the Internet, S52 [8JA]

——— investigation relative to Dept. of the Treasury license to convert Iranian assets using the U.S. financial system, S3266–S3268 [6JN]

Reports filed

All Circuit Review Act (H.R. 2229) (S. Rept. 115–229), S2120 [12AP]

Amelia Earhart Post Office Building, Atchison, KS (S. 2040), S1163 [15FE]

Arla W. Harrell Post Office, Macon, MO (S. 3442), S6387 [28SE]

Bill Harris Post Office, Ashland, OH (H.R. 5868), S6387 [28SE]

Bloomingdale Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Bloomingdale, IL (H.R. 4574), S3951 [14JN]

Border Security Technology Accountability Act (S. 146) (S. Rept. 115–230), S2141 [16AP]

Borinqueneers Post Office Building, Kissimmee, FL (H.R. 4042), S1164 [15FE]

Bridge Contract Transparency and Accountability Act (S. 2413) (S. Rept. 115–232), S2261 [18AP]

Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office, Alpha, IL (H.R. 5737), S6387 [28SE]

Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI (S. 3414), S6387 [28SE]

Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act (S. 3191) (S. Rept. 115–424), S7385 [10DE]

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI (H.R. 6116), S6387 [28SE]

Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act (S. 2113) (S. Rept. 115–231), S2261 [18AP]

Converse Veterans Post Office Building, Converse, TX (H.R. 1208), S1163 [15FE]

Corporal Jeffrey Allen Williams Post Office Building, Warrenville, IL (H.R. 4407), S6387 [28SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Establishment (H.R. 6439) (S. Rept. 115–419), S7318 [5DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Data Framework Act (S. 2397) (S. Rept. 115–380), S7088 [26NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Departmental Laws Improvement (H.R. 2825), S2141 [16AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security Departmental Laws Improvement (H.R. 2825) (S. Rept. 115–351), S6924 [13NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Biometric Identity Management Establishment (H.R. 5206) (S. Rept. 115–413), S7274 [4DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Position of Chief Data Officer Establishment (H.R. 6447) (H. Rept. 115–915), H7823 [4SE]

DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act (S. 3309) (S. Rept. 115–412), S7274 [4DE]

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act (H.R. 5079) (S. Rept. 115–355), S6924 [13NO]

DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act (H.R. 4567) (S. Rept. 115–308), S5454 [30JY]

Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act (S. 1887) (S. Rept. 115–205), S612 [5FE]

Disaster Recovery Reform Act (S. 3041) (S. Rept. 115–446), S7925 [19DE]

Dr. John F. Nash, Jr., Post Office, Princeton, NJ (H.R. 2302), S1163 [15FE]

Dr. Walter S. McAfee Post Office Building, Belmar, NJ (H.R. 3655), S1164 [15FE]

Endy Nddiobong Ekpanya Post Office Building, Pearland, TX (H.R. 294), S1163 [15FE]

Federal Acquisition Savings Act (S. 3251) (S. Rept. 115–383), S7088 [26NO]

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (S. 3085), S7088 [26NO]

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (Senate) (S. 3085) (S. Rept. 115–408), S7274 [4DE]

Federal Advisory Committee Transparency Increase (H.R. 70) (S. Rept. 115–217), S1946 [22MR]

Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act (S. 3208) (S. Rept. 115–382), S7088 [26NO]

Federal Personal Property Management Act (S. 3031) (S. Rept. 115–343), S6541 [4OC]

Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act (S. 3437) (S. Rept. 115–385), S7088 [26NO]

Federal Whistleblower Disclosure of Information to Certain Recipients (H.R. 2196) (S. Rept. 115–346), S6814 [11OC]

First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna, Jr., Post Office, Bristol, RI (H.R. 4685), S3951 [14JN]

FITARA Enhancement Act (S. 1867) (S. Rept. 115–244), S2622 [10MY]

Fitness Information Transparency (FIT) Act (H.R. 6374) (H. Rept. 115–913), H7823 [4SE]

GAO Audit Mandates Revision Act (S. 2400) (S. Rept. 115–239), S2517 [7MY]

George Sakato Post Office, Denver, CO (S. 931), S1163 [15FE]

Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act (S. 2276) (S. Rept. 115–331), S6028 [4SE]

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act (S. 3484) (S. Rept. 115–354), S6924 [13NO]

Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (S. 2296) (S. Rept. 115–271), S3292 [7JN]

Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Post Office, Raritan, NJ (H.R. 2815), S1163 [15FE]

Hack the Dept. of Homeland Security (Hack DHS) Act (S. 1281) (S. Rept. 115–209), S1219 [26FE]

Harmon Killebrew Post Office Building, Payette, ID (H.R. 3230), S6387 [28SE]

Harold D. McGraw, Sr., Post Office Building, Richmond, CA (H.R. 606), S6387 [28SE]

Homeland Security for Children Act (S. 1847) (S. Rept. 115–201), S580 [30JA]

Howard B. Pate, Jr., Post Office, Spring Lake, NC (H.R. 3369), S1164 [15FE]

Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act (S. 2349) (S. Rept. 115–238), S2516 [7MY]

Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act (S. 2178) (S. Rept. 115–245), S2622 [10MY]

J. Elliott Williams Post Office Building, Fort Mill, SC (H.R. 4301), S3951 [14JN]

Jack H. Brown Post Office Building, San Bernardino, CA (H.R. 2979), S6387 [28SE]

James C. ‘Billy’ Johnson Post Office Building, Mullica Hill, NJ (H.R. 4285), S1164 [15FE]

Janet Capello Post Office Building, Vallejo, CA (H.R. 2254), S1163 [15FE]

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office, Boston, MA (H.R. 2302), S1163 [15FE]

Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN (H.R. 5349), S6387 [28SE]

Justice Against Corruption on K Street (JACK) Act (S. 2896) (S. Rept. 115–317), S5618 [15AU]

Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office, Pekin, IL (H.R. 2673), S3951 [14JN]

Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr., Post Office Building, Birmingham, AL (H.R. 4646), S3951 [14JN]

Logan S. Palmer Post Office, Harristown, IL (H.R. 5935), S6387 [28SE]

Mabel Lee Memorial Post Office, New York, NY (H.R. 4463), S3951 [14JN]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY (S. 2549), S3951 [14JN]

Maritime Border Security Review Act (H.R. 5869) (H. Rept. 115–918), H7823 [4SE]

Marvin Gaye Post Office, Los Angeles, CA (H.R. 1496), S3951 [14JN]

Maurice D. Hinchey Post Office Building, Saugerties, NY (H.R. 4722), S3951 [14JN]

Merle Haggard Post Office Building, Bakersfield, CA (H.R. 1988), S1163 [15FE]

Mission Veterans Post Office Building, Mission, TX (H.R. 1209), S6387 [28SE]

Modernizing Congressional Reporting Act (S. 3027) (S. Rept. 115–333), S6028 [4SE]

National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act (S. 594) (S. Rept. 115–410), S7274 [4DE]

Nomination of Carmen Guerricagoitia McLean To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge, S5954 [27AU]

Nomination of Christopher C. Krebs To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for National Protection and Programs, S2517 [7MY]

Nomination of David C. Williams To Be Postal Service Governor, S2517 [7MY]

Nomination of Emory A. Rounds III To Be Office of Government Ethics Director, S3906 [13JN]

Nomination of Gail S. Ennis To Be SSA Inspector General, S7132 [27NO]

Nomination of Jeff T.H. Pon To Be OPM Director, S967 [14FE]

Nomination of Kelly Higashi To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge, S3906 [13JN]

Nomination of Margaret Weichert To Be OMB Deputy Director for Management, S67 [8JA]

Nomination of Mark L. Greenblatt To Be Eximbank Inspector General, S67 [8JA]

Nomination of Michael K. Atkinson To Be Intelligence Community Inspector General, S1286 [28FE]

Nomination of Michael Kubayanda to the Postal Regulatory Commission, S6963 [14NO]

Nomination of Michael Rigas To Be OPM Deputy Director, S967 [14FE]

Nomination of Peter Gaynor To Be FEMA Deputy Administrator, S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Richard S. Tischner To Be District of Columbia Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Director, S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Robert M. Duncan To Be Postal Service Governor, S2517 [7MY]

Nomination of Steven Dillingham To Be Bureau of the Census Director, S6963 [14NO]

Opportunities To Provide for Illicit Opioid Interdiction and Detection (OPIOID) Act (S. 3047) (S. Rept. 115–353), S6924 [13NO]

Payment Integrity Information Act (S. 2948) (S. Rept. 115–445), S7925 [19DE]

Political Appointee Burrowing Prevention Act (H.R. 1132) (S. Rept. 115–387), S7088 [26NO]

Post Office Discontinuance Accountability Act (S. 1204) (S. Rept. 115–329), S6028 [4SE]

PreCheck Is PreCheck Act (H.R. 6265) (H. Rept. 115–912), H7823 [4SE]

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act (S. 1791) (S. Rept. 115–211), S1219 [26FE]

Presidential Transition Enhancement Act (S. 3487) (S. Rept. 115–386), S7088 [26NO]

Preventing Emerging Threats Act (S. 2836) (S. Rept. 115–332), S6028 [4SE]

Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building, Belleville, NJ (S. 3209), S6387 [28SE]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act (S. 3405) (S. Rept. 115–384), S7088 [26NO]

Reforming Government Act (S. 3137) (S. Rept. 115–381), S7088 [26NO]

Regulatory Accountability Act (S. 951) (S. Rept. 115–208), S967 [14FE]

Repeal Insurance Plans of the Multi-State Program (RIP MSP) Act (S. 2221) (S. Rept. 115–277), S3982 [18JN]

Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism (REPORT) Act (S. 1884) (S. Rept. 115–210), S1219 [26FE]

Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA (S. 3237), S6387 [28SE]

Robert H. Jenkins, Jr., Post Office, Interlachen, FL (H.R. 3893), S1164 [15FE]

Rutledge Pearson Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL (H.R. 3638), S1164 [15FE]

Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act (H.R. 4581) (S. Rept. 115–334), S6028 [4SE]

Sergeant Dietrich Schmieman Post Office Building, West Richland, WA (H.R. 5504), S6387 [28SE]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL (H.R. 4840), S3951 [14JN]

Sgt. Douglas J. Riney Post Office, Fairview, IL (H.R. 2672), S1163 [15FE]

Sgt. Maj. Wardell B. Turner Post Office Building, Salisbury, MD (H.R. 4913), S6387 [28SE]

Spc. Sterling William Wyatt Post Office Building, Columbia, MO (H.R. 4960), S6387 [28SE]

Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr., Post Office, Pacific, MO (H.R. 452), S1163 [15FE]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA (H.R. 4946), S6387 [28SE]

Sr. Chief Ryan Owens Post Office Building, Chillicothe, IL (H.R. 3109), S1164 [15FE]

Staff Sergeant Peter Taub Post Office Building, Wyncote, PA (H.R. 2873), S1164 [15FE]

Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office, Liberty, PA (H.R. 1858), S1163 [15FE]

Stanley Michels Post Office Building, New York, NY (S. 2692), S3951 [14JN]

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act (S. 2374) (S. Rept. 115–352), S6924 [13NO]

Support for Rapid Innovation Act (S. 278) (S. Rept. 115–444), S7925 [19DE]

Tilden Veterans Post Office, Tilden, TX (H.R. 1207), S1163 [15FE]

TSA National Deployment Force Act (H.R. 6461) (H. Rept. 115–917), H7823 [4SE]

TSA Opportunities To Pursue Expanded Networks (TSA OPEN) for Business Act (H.R. 6459) (H. Rept. 115–916), H7823 [4SE]

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY (H.R. 4406), S3951 [14JN]

21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA) (S. 3050) (S. Rept. 115–418), S7318 [5DE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention (CBP HiRe) Act (S. 1305) (S. Rept. 115–270), S3292 [7JN]

U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office, Palmyra, VA (H.R. 3183), S3951 [14JN]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act (H.R. 6400) (H. Rept. 115–914), H7823 [4SE]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act (H.R. 50) (S. Rept. 115–447), S7925 [19DE]

Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building, Milwaukee, WI (H.R. 5784), S6387 [28SE]

Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Adjustment Act (S. 1888) (S. Rept. 115–330), S6028 [4SE]

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD (H.R. 4890), S6387 [28SE]

Zachary Addington Post Office, Clermont, GA (H.R. 3821), S1164 [15FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 379, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids, S470 [23JA]

S. Res. 623, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S6061 [6SE]

COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION (House)

Bills and resolutions

Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program: establish (see H.R. 5527), H3395 [17AP]

Letters

Clarify authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act, H5853 [28JN]

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, H803, H804 [6FE]

Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act, H9077 [26SE]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act, H1419 [6MR]

House adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies and provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, H803 [6FE]

Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act, H3521 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Congressional Office of Compliance: enroll congressional employees in program to train employees in workplace rights and responsibilities including protections against sexual harassment and discrimination (H. Res. 630), H803 [6FE]

Workplace Rights and Responsibilities Education report: release, E1748 [3JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1109), H10605 [31DE]

COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 623), S6059 [6SE]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 623), S6100 [6SE]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Reports filed

Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Justice Protocols To Address Missing and Murdered Native Americans Review, Revision, and Development (S. 1942) (S. Rept. 115–411), S7274 [4DE]

Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Act (H.R. 4032) (S. Rept. 115–399), S7240 [29NO]

Indian Communities’ Public Safety Services Advancements (S. 1953) (S. Rept. 115–433), S7584 [13DE]

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act (S. 2599) (S. Rept. 115–396), S7189 [28NO]

Lytton Rancheria Homelands Act (H.R. 597) (S. Rept. 115–344), S6630 [5OC]

Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 664) (S. Rept. 115–401), S7240 [29NO]

Nomination of Tara Sweeney To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Indian Affairs, S3034 [6JN]

Practical Reforms and Other Goals To Reinforce the Effectiveness of Self-Governance and Self-Determination (PROGRESS) for Indian Tribes Act (S. 2515) (S. Rept. 115–335), S6038 [5SE]

Remove Certain Native American Blood Requirements for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma To Allow Heirs and Devisees to Title to Allotted Tribal Lands (H.R. 2606) (S. Rept. 115–398), S7240 [29NO]

Remove Prohibition on Certain Alcohol Manufacturing on Indian Lands (H.R. 5317) (S. Rept. 115–363), S6963 [14NO]

Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act (H.R. 1491) (S. Rept. 115–326), S5930 [23AU]

Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment (SURVIVE) Act (S. 1870) (S. Rept. 115–220), S2012 [9AP]

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act (S. 995) (S. Rept. 115–240), S2517 [7MY]

Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act (S. 943) (S. Rept. 115–201), S500 [24JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 623, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S6061 [6SE]

COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (House, Select)

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5825 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937, 938), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: release of memo on alleged misuse of warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Russia: support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (see H. Res. 999), H6463 [17JY]

Letters

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act, H5322 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice provision of full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in investigation of 2016 election: several Democratic Members of Congress, H5841 [28JN]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, H5691 [26JN]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, H6316 [17JY]

Intelligence services appropriations, H6130 [12JY]

Scope of Special Counsel authority and management of congressional oversight requests relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Rod J. Rosenstein, Dept. of Justice, H5843–H5845 [28JN]

Motions

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Proposals

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) release of original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5827–H5846 [28JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820–H5826 [28JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: release of memo on alleged misuse of warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H541 [18JA], H558 [19JA], H608 [21JA], H611 [22JA], H631, H657–H661, H673 [29JA], H735 [2FE], H740, H764, H767 [5FE], H898 [6FE]

——— release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Pompeo, Sec. of State: call for testimony before House committees relative to summit meeting between President Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H7166 [25JY]

Russia: support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (H. Res. 999), H6274, H6277, H6280 [17JY], H6479 [18JY]

Trump, President: claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

——— condemn remarks about Representative Schiff relative to Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) memo on alleged misuse of FISA warrants in investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H765 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: release of documents relative to investigation into foreign interference in elections, S2362 [24AP]

Elections: release of report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1649 [13MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: release of memo on alleged misuse of warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S597, S598 [5FE], S619, S642, S645 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1369 [6MR]

Intelligence services: authority to spend certain ballistic missile defense funds relative to congressional oversight, S434, S435 [22JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1111), H10605 [31DE]

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 938) (H. Rept. 115–813), H6040 [10JY]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 6237) (H. Rept. 115–805), H5986 [3JY]

Russian Active Measures for the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1110), H10605 [31DE]

Rulings of the Chair

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 970, full access to certain Dept. of Justice documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5827 [28JN]

H. Res. 971, consideration of H. Res. 970, full access to Dept. of Justice documents relative to investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5820 [28JN]

COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (Senate, Select)

Appointments

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Courts: authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (see S. Res. 604), S5583 [1AU]

——— authorize document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (see S. Res. 628), S6143 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize release of documents on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information (see S. Res. 536), S3035 [6JN]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4377 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Trump, President: claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Courts: authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (S. Res. 604), S5559 [1AU]

——— authorize document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (S. Res. 628), S6155 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize release of documents on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information (S. Res. 536), S3039, S3265 [6JN]

Intelligence services: authority to spend certain ballistic missile defense funds relative to congressional oversight, S434, S435 [22JA]

Russia: investigation into relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5974 [28AU]

Senate NATO Observer Group: reestablish, S2256 [18AP], S5059 [18JY]

Reports filed

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 3153), S4731 [28JN]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 3153) (S. Rept. 115–298), S4916 [11JY]

Nomination of Ellen E. McCarthy To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Intelligence and Research, S5517 [31JY]

Nomination of Gina Haspel To Be CIA Director, S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Isabel M. Keenan Patelunas To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of Jason Klitenic To Be Office of the Director of National Intelligence General Counsel, S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Joseph Maguire To Be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S5517 [31JY]

Nomination of Michael G. Atkinson To Be Intelligence Community Inspector General, S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Paul M. Nakasone To Be NSA Director and U.S. Cyber Command Commander, S1946 [22MR]

Nomination of William R. Evanina To Be National Counterintelligence and Security Center Director, S2834 [22MY]

Statements

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) Report on CIA Detention and Interrogation Program: John McCain (2014), S5983 [28AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 536, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) release of documents to Dept. of Justice on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information, S3038 [6JN]

S. Res. 604, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina, S5587 [1AU]

S. Res. 628, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr., S6147 [12SE]

COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 833), H3396 [17AP]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 719), H732 [30JA]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4047 [16MY]

Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act, H3952 [15MY]

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act, H9792 [10DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4376 [22MY]

Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139, H8140 [12SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3592 [26AP]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3557 [25AP]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment, H9585 [27NO]

National Park Service temporary limited appointment regulations application modification, H8859 [25SE]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act, H8856 [25SE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments, H3891 [10MY]

Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, H8132 [12SE]

Save Our Seas Act, E1356 [2OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export, H753 [5FE]

Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act, H3754 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 833), H3381 [17AP]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 719), H690 [30JA]

Reports filed

Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act (H.R. 4266) (H. Rept. 115–526), H628 [25JA]

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1128), H10612 [3JA]

Adams Memorial Commission Establishment (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act (H.R. S. 117) (H. Rept. 115–516), H403 [16JA]

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]

Big Bear Land Exchange Act (H.R. 5513) (H. Rept. 115–996), H9459 [30OC]

Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act (S. 35) (H. Rept. 115–626), H3094 [10AP]

Bureau of Reclamation and BIA Water Project Streamlining Act (H.R. 4419) (H. Rept. 115–1001), H9462 [2NO]

Bureau of Reclamation Authorization of Early Repayment of Obligations Within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska (H.R. 4689) (H. Rept. 115–700), H4582 [22MY]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (H.R. 6038) (H. Rept. 115–900), H7754 [14AU]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (H.R. 6039) (H. Rept. 115–901), H7754 [14AU]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act (H.R. 5655) (H. Rept. 115–695), H4283 [21MY]

Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Redesignation Act (H.R. 4134) (H. Rept. 115–581), H1265 [26FE]

Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]

Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act (H.R. 6678) (H. Rept. 115–1053), H9667 [27NO]

Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act (S. 669) (H. Rept. 115–1059), H9762 [3DE]

Common Sense Permitting Act (H.R. 6106) (H. Rept. 115–955), H8737 [20SE]

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act (H.R. 6040) (H. Rept. 115–911), H7781 [31AU]

Cormorant Relief Act (H.R. 6302) (H. Rept. 115–994), H9442 [23OC]

Cottonwood Land Exchange Act (H.R. 6146) (H. Rept. 115–895), H7750 [10AU]

Dept. of the Interior Conveyance of Certain Facilities, Easements, and Rights-of-Way to Kennewick Irrigation District (H.R. 6652) (H. Rept. 115–1082), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior Designation of at Least One City in the U.S. Annually as an ‘‘American World War II Heritage City’’ (H.R. 6118) (H. Rept. 115–998), H9459 [30OC]

Dept. of the Interior Order Imposing a Moratorium on Federal Coal Leasing Shall Not Take Effect Unless a Joint Resolution of Approval Is Enacted (H.R. 1778) (H. Rept. 115–545), H782 [5FE]

Dept. of the Interior Study of Suitability and Feasibility of Establishing Birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a Unit of National Park System (H.R. 5005) (H. Rept. 115–644), H3504 [24AP]

Depts. of the Interior and Defense Provision for Indefinite Duration of Certain Military Land Withdrawals and Improve and Make Management of Lands More Transparent (H.R. 4299) (H. Rept. 115–542), H736 [2FE]

Desert Community Lands Act (H.R. 2365) (H. Rept. 115–1013), H9470 [9NO]

Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]

Devils Tower National Monument Designation of Mountain and Populated Place as Devils Tower (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 115–630), H3146 [11AP]

Domestic Offshore Energy Reinvestment Act (H.R. 6771) (H. Rept. 115–1083), H10335 [19DE]

East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (H.R. 4645) (H. Rept. 115–666), H3884 [9MY]

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act (H.R. 146) (H. Rept. 115–584), H1340 [1MR]

Eastern Legacy Extension Act (H.R. 3045) (H. Rept. 115–840), H6556 [18JY]

Education and Energy Act (H.R. 5859) (H. Rept. 115–1067), H9767 [6DE]

Emery County Public Land Management Act (H.R. 5727) (H. Rept. 115–1071), H9819 [10DE]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act (H.R. 4465) (H. Rept. 115–567), H1217 [16FE]

Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act (H.R. 3131) (H. Rept. 115–563), H1211 [15FE]

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]

Ending Duplicative Permitting Act (H.R. 6107) (H. Rept. 115–1004), H9462 [2NO]

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act (H.R. 4568) (H. Rept. 115–502), H82 [9JA]

Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States (EMPOWERS) Act (H.R. 6345) (H. Rept. 115–1051), H9667 [27NO]

Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act (H.R. 5556) (H. Rept. 115–954), H8737 [20SE]

Every Kid Outdoors Act (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

FDR Historic Preservation Act (H.R. 5420) (H. Rept. 115–970), H8883 [25SE]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization (H.R. 5133) (H. Rept. 115–625), H3063 [9AP]

Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act (H.R. 3916) (H. Rept. 115–838), H6556 [18JY]

Fees for Medical Services Provided in Units of the National Park System (H.R. 3607) (H. Rept. 115–565), H1211 [15FE]

Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act (H.R. 5636) (H. Rept. 115–989), H9442 [23OC]

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Acreage Limit Modification in Order To Allow Donation of Private Lands (H.R. 835) (H. Rept. 115–580), H1265 [26FE]

Forest Service Maintenance or Replacement of Certain Facilities and Structures for Commercial Recreation Services at Smith Gulch, ID (H.R. 1482) (H. Rept. 115–833), H6462 [17JY]

Free Veterans From Fees Act (H.R. 3997) (H. Rept. 115–658), H3740 [27AP]

Gateway Arch National Park Designation Act (H.R. 3058) (H. Rept. 115–534), H676 [29JA]

George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act (H.R. 3008) (H. Rept. 115–616), H2040 [22MR]

Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Act (H.R. 4032) (H. Rept. 115–817), H6195 [13JY]

Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act (H.R. 5751) (H. Rept. 115–782), H5647 [25JN]

Grant States and Local Governments Easements and Rights-of-Way Within Gateway National Recreation Area for Control and Prevention of Flooding and Shoreline Erosion (H.R. 6666) (H. Rept. 115–995), H9442 [23OC]

Gray Wolf State Management Act (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 115–487), H18 [8JA]

Hyde Park Land Conveyance Act (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 115–527), H628 [25JA]

Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization (H.R. 221) (H. Rept. 115–736), H5092 [12JN]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments (S. 245) (H. Rept. 115–1057), H9757 [30NO]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Reauthorization (H.R. 237) (H. Rept. 115–1038), H9573 [20NO]

James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act (H.R. 443) (H. Rept. 115–535), H676 [29JA]

Jobs for Tribes Act (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 115–1064), H9762 [3DE]

Juab County Conveyance Act (H.R. 3777) (H. Rept. 115–803), H5986 [3JY]

Kaibab National Forest Mapping Error Clarification To Allow the Purchase of Certain Lands by Young Life (organization) (S. 466) (H. Rept. 115–615), H2040 [22MR]

Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act (H.R. 4851) (H. Rept. 115–612), H1697 [19MR]

Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Study Act (H.R. 3961) (H. Rept. 115–634), H3314 [13AP]

La Paz County Land Conveyance Act (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 115–536), H676 [29JA]

Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability Act (H.R. 3392) (H. Rept. 115–768), H5361 [20JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act (H.R. 502) (H. Rept. 115–1091), H10509 [20DE]

Limit Imposition of Penalties Against a Person Fishing on a U.S. Flag Fishing Vessel in Areas of Pacific Ocean Based on a Report by an Observer on Such a Vessel (H.R. 5025) (H. Rept. 115–1104), H10586 [21DE]

Listing Reform Act (H.R. 717) (H. Rept. 115–560), H1211 [15FE]

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act (H.R. 3764) (H. Rept. 115–928), H8106 [10SE]

Lyon County Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Act (H.R. 5347) (H. Rept. 115–1002), H9462 [2NO]

Manage Our Wolves Act (H.R. 6784) (H. Rept. 115–1012), H9470 [9NO]

Marine Fish Conservation Statutes Technical Amendments (H.R. 4528) (H. Rept. 115–775), H5580 [22JN]

Maude Frazier Mountain (H.R. 577) (H. Rept. 115–839), H6556 [18JY]

Measures To Combat Invasive Lionfish (H.R. 6255) (H. Rept. 115–1089), H10509 [20DE]

Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act (H.R. 4895) (H. Rept. 115–632), H3146 [11AP]

Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act (H.R. 6013) (H. Rept. 115–969), H8882 [25SE]

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Act (H.R. 5979) (H. Rept. 115–855), H6647 [23JY]

Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 115–709), H4738 [1JN]

Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, Arlington County, VA (H.R. 553) (H. Rept. 115–1031), H9567 [16NO]

National Comedy Center Recognition Act (H.R. 6077) (H. Rept. 115–854), H6647 [23JY]

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation Establishment of a Memorial in the District of Columbia and Its Environs (H.R. 1037) (H. Rept. 115–669), H3934 [11MY]

National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4033) (H. Rept. 115–515), H172 [12JA]

National Landslide Preparedness Act (H.R. 1675) (H. Rept. 115–1035), H9567 [16NO]

National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act (H.R. 1417) (H. Rept. 115–548), H1074 [8FE]

National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 115–533), H676 [29JA]

National Monument Creation and Protection (National Monument CAP) Act (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 115–1081), H10335 [19DE]

National Nordic Museum Act (S. 2857) (H. Rept. 115–931), H8106 [10SE]

National Park Service Management of Point Reyes National Seashore With the Intent To Maintain Working Dairies and Ranches on Agricultural Property (H.R. 6687) (H. Rept. 115–968), H8882 [25SE]

National Park Service Temporary Limited Appointment Regulations Application Modification (H.R. 6599) (H. Rept. 115–967), H8882 [25SE]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act (H.R. 520) (H. Rept. 115–631), H3146 [11AP]

National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]

Native American Business Incubators Program Act (S. 607) (H. Rept. 115–1037), H9573 [20NO]

Native American Energy Act (H.R. 210) (H. Rept. 115–993), H9442 [23OC]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act (H.R. 6299) (H. Rept. 115–971), H8883 [25SE]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route Reauthorization (H.R. 6602) (H. Rept. 115–1061), H9762 [3DE]

9/11 Memorial Act (H.R. 6287) (H. Rept. 115–930), H8106 [10SE]

NOAA Continued Use of James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area Promotion (H.R. 6434) (H. Rept. 115–1006), H9462 [2NO]

North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act (H.R. 1026) (H. Rept. 115–667), H3928 [10MY]

Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]

Oil Region National Heritage Area Reauthorization (H.R. 6507) (H. Rept. 115–1062), H9762 [3DE]

Oregon Tribal Economic Development Act (H.R. 3225) (H. Rept. 115–564), H1211 [15FE]

Oregon Tribal Economic Development Act (S. 1285) (H. Rept. 115–507), H131 [10JA]

Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge Renaming as Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 6064) (H. Rept. 115–986), H9430 [12OC]

Palau Agreement With the U.S Approval (H.R. 2085) (H. Rept. 115–1039), H9573 [20NO]

Permit Use of Bicycles, Wheelchairs, Strollers, and Game Carts in Wilderness Areas (H.R. 1349) (H. Rept. 115–1032), H9567 [16NO]

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act (H.R. 1532) (H. Rept. 115–513), H168 [11JA]

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act (H.R. 224) (H. Rept. 115–735), H5092 [12JN]

Preserving America’s Battlefields Act (H.R. 6108) (H. Rept. 115–1040), H9573 [20NO]

Protection and Transparency for Adjacent Landowners Act (H.R. 6682) (H. Rept. 115–1060), H9762 [3DE]

Providing ESA Timing Improvements That Increase Opportunities for Nonlisting (PETITION) Act (H.R. 6355) (H. Rept. 115–1105), H10586 [21DE]

Public Lands Telecommunications Act (H.R. 2425) (H. Rept. 115–1086), H10509 [20DE]

Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act (H.R. 5613) (H. Rept. 115–856), H6648 [23JY]

Recognize Historical Significance of Roberto Clemente’s Place of Death Near Loiza, PR, by Adding It to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 792) (H. Rept. 115–988), H9430 [12OC]

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Act (H.R. 5532) (H. Rept. 115–927), H7940 [7SE]

Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 115–1063), H9762 [3DE]

Regionally Empowered Decision-Making for Snapper, Noting the Angling Public and the Preservation of an Exceptional Resource (RED SNAPPER) Act (H.R. 3588) (H. Rept. 115–1047), H9666 [27NO]

Remove Certain Native American Blood Requirements for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to Allow Heirs and Devisees to Title to Allotted Tribal Lands (H.R. 2606) (H. Rept. 115–902), H7758 [21AU]

Remove Prohibition on Certain Alcohol Manufacturing on Indian Lands (H.R. 5317) (H. Rept. 115–703), H4728 [24MY]

Removing Barriers to Energy Independence Act (H.R. 6087) (H. Rept. 115–1005), H9462 [2NO]

Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R. 6510) (H. Rept. 115–1088), H10509 [20DE]

Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act (H.R. 5874) (H. Rept. 115–1065), H9762 [3DE]

Restoring Local Input and Access to Public Lands Act (H.R. 6939) (H. Rept. 115–1092), H10509 [20DE]

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act (H.R. 801) (H. Rept. 115–633), H3314 [13AP]

Ruffey Rancheria Restoration Act (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 115–1087), H10509 [20DE]

Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act (H.R. 4824) (H. Rept. 115–881), H7741 [3AU]

Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act (H.R. 2603) (H. Rept. 115–562), H1211 [15FE]

Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act (H.R. 3593) (H. Rept. 115–1070), H9819 [10DE]

Ski Area Fee Retention Act (H.R. 5171) (H. Rept. 115–990), H9442 [23OC]

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act (S. 825) (H. Rept. 115–619), H3058 [5AP]

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 115–561), H1211 [15FE]

Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Establishment Act (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 115–540), H736 [2FE]

Streamlining Environmental Approvals (SEA) Act (H.R. 3133) (H. Rept. 115–1030), H9567 [16NO]

Streamlining Permitting Efficiencies in Energy Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 6088) (H. Rept. 115–921), H7919 [6SE]

Strengthening Coastal Communities Act (H.R. 5787) (H. Rept. 115–997), H9459 [30OC]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 115–758), H5283 [19JN]

Strengthening the Economy With Critical Untapped Resources To Expand (SECURE) American Energy Act (H.R. 4239) (H. Rept. 115–1000), H9462 [2NO]

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act (H.R. 2991) (H. Rept. 115–670), H3934 [11MY]

Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 115–532), H676 [29JA]

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 788) (H. Rept. 115–707), H4736 [29MY]

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo Land Claims Act (H.R. 6365) (H. Rept. 115–1052), H9667 [27NO]

Tribal Recognition Act (H.R. 3744) (H. Rept. 115–953), H8737 [20SE]

Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act (H.R. 805) (H. Rept. 115–579), H1265 [26FE]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act (H.R. 2987) (H. Rept. 115–1066), H9767 [6DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Exemption of Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers From Certain Inspections Prior to Export (H.R. 2504) (H. Rept. 115–506), H131 [10JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]

U.S. Interest in Certain Submerged Lands in the Area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Clarification (H.R. 1157) (H. Rept. 115–541), H736 [2FE]

Virgin Islands National Park Retained Use Estate for the Caneel Bay Resort in St. John, VI, Extension (H.R. 4731) (H. Rept. 115–1049), H9666 [27NO]

Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act (H.R. 5923) (H. Rept. 115–922), H7940 [7SE]

Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects (WHOLE) Act (H.R. 6346) (H. Rept. 115–1050), H9666 [27NO]

West Fork Fire Station Act (H.R. 4609) (H. Rept. 115–624), H3063 [9AP]

World War II Pacific Sites Establishment Act (H.R. 5706) (H. Rept. 115–991), H9442 [23OC]

Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act (H.R. 4644) (H. Rept. 115–992), H9442 [23OC]

Resignations

LaHood, Representative, H397 [16JA]

Torres, Representative, H3192 [12AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 719, majority party appointments, H690 [30JA]

H. Res. 833, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H3381 [17AP]

COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM (House)

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5825 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 1000), H6463 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937, 938), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 764), H1441 [6MR]

Letters

Clarify sources of authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act, H5853 [28JN]

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, H804 [6FE]

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act, H5321, H5322 [20JN]

Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act, H9077 [26SE]

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act, H7846 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4377 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice provision of full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in investigation of 2016 election: several Democratic Members of Congress, H5841 [28JN]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act, H1418 [6MR]

Encouraging Small Business Innovators, H8809 [25SE]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, H5691 [26JN]

National Park Service temporary limited appointment regulations application modification, H8860 [25SE]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act, H8856 [25SE]

NIST programs authorization, H8867 [25SE]

Peace Corps Reform Act, H6022 [10JY]

Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act, H1409 [6MR]

Scope of Special Counsel authority and management of congressional oversight requests relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Rod J. Rosenstein, Dept. of Justice, H5843–H5845 [28JN]

Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, H5167 [14JN]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H6180, H6181 [13JY]

Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act, H6214 [16JY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 1000), H6282 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5827–H5846 [28JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820–H5826 [28JN]

GAO: conduct financial review of obligated expenditures from the Independent Counsel appropriation and require any findings be submitted to certain congressional committees, H4970, H4971 [7JN]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (H. Res. 764), H1421 [6MR]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1114), H10608 [2JA]

All-American Flag Act (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 115–1044), H9666 [27NO]

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act (H.R. 5925) (H. Rept. 115–767), H5361 [20JN]

Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act (H.R. 4431) (H. Rept. 115–946), H8169 [12SE]

Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents (CASES) Act (H.R. 3076) (H. Rept. 115–826), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of Commerce Transmittal of Documents and Dept. of Justice Letter on Decision To Include a Question on Citizenship in the Decennial Census (H. Res. 877) (H. Rept. 115–705), H4728 [24MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Modification of Authority for Pay and Work Schedules of Border Patrol Agents (H.R. 5896) (H. Rept. 115–973), H8883 [25SE]

Electronic Message Preservation Act (H.R. 1376) (H. Rept. 115–824), H6262 [16JY]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act (H.R. 1701) (H. Rept. 115–511), H168 [11JA]

Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act (H.R. 1552) (H. Rept. 115–1068), H9819 [10DE]

Federal Agency Customer Experience Act (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 115–1043), H9666 [27NO]

Federal CIO Authorization Act (H.R. 6901) (H. Rept. 115–987), H9430 [12OC]

Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 938) (H. Rept. 115–813), H6040 [10JY]

Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act (H.R. 5415) (H. Rept. 115–823), H6262 [16JY]

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act (H.R. 4887) (H. Rept. 115–947), H8169 [12SE]

Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 4809) (H. Rept. 115–972), H8883 [25SE]

IG Subpoena Authority Act: (H.R. 4917) (H. Rept. 115–799), H5980 [29JN]

Inspector General Access Act (H.R. 3154) (H. Rept. 115–1045), H9666 [27NO]

REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act (H.R. 3398) (H. Rept. 115–945), H8169 [12SE]

Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act (H.R. 6893) (H. Rept. 115–1069), H9819 [10DE]

Settlement Agreement Information Database Act (H.R. 6777) (H. Rept. 115–1046), H9666 [27NO]

Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act (H.R. 3737) (H. Rept. 115–512), H168 [11JA]

21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA) (H.R. 5759) (H. Rept. 115–1055), H9742 [29NO]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act (H.R. 50) (H. Rept. 115–798), H5980 [29JN]

Veterans Transition Improvement Act (H.R. 2648) (H. Rept. 115–825), H6262 [16JY]

Virgin Islands of the U.S. Centennial Commission Expiration Date Extension (H.R. 4446) (H. Rept. 115–822), H6262 [16JY]

Whistleblower Protection Extension Act (H.R. 4043) (H. Rept. 115–510), H168 [11JA]

Resignations

Demings, Representative, H1421 [6MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 764, minority party appointments, H1421 [6MR]

H. Res. 970, full access to certain Dept. of Justice documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5827 [28JN]

H. Res. 971, consideration of H. Res. 970, full access to Dept. of Justice documents relative to investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5820 [28JN]

H. Res. 1000, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H6282 [17JY]

COMMITTEE ON PRINTING (Joint)

Bills and resolutions

Bush, George: authorize printing of commemorative document in memory (see S. Con. Res. 57), S7275 [4DE]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7242 [29NO]

Members of Congress: election (see S. Res. 509), S2679 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Bush, George: authorize printing of commemorative document in memory (S. Con. Res. 57), S7298 [4DE]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (S. Con. Res. 54), S7247 [29NO]

Members of Congress: election (S. Res. 509), S2683 [15MY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 54, printing of pocket version of the U.S. Constitution, S7245 [29NO]

S. Con Res. 57, printing of commemorative document in memory of George Bush, S7276 [4DE]

S. Res. 509, election of members, S2682 [15MY]

COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 456), S2040 [10AP]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program: establish (see H.R. 5527), H3395 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 456), S2044 [10AP]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Reports filed

Nomination of Benjamin Hovland to the Election Assistance Commission, S7318 [5DE]

Nomination of Donald L. Palmer to the Election Assistance Commission, S7318 [5DE]

Senate Rules Procedures for Consideration of Nominations Improvement (S. Res. 355), S2552 [8MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 456, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S2044 [10AP]

COMMITTEE ON RULES (House)

Amendments

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 696), H510 [18JA]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H600 [20JA]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 696), H477 [17JA] (see H. Res. 708), H603 [20JA] (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE] (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR] (see H. Res. 1020), H7154 [24JY] (see H. Res. 1181), H10335 [19DE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 816), H3147 [11AP]

Letters

International Insurance Standards Act, H6009 [10JY]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H6181 [13JY]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, E683 [18MY]

Motions

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H592 [20JA]

Remarks in House

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1181), H10343, H10344 [20DE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 696), H503–H512 [18JA]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H589–H602 [20JA], E85 [22JA]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (H. Res. 816), H3112 [11AP]

Reports filed

Allow Legislative Provision in Appropriations Bills That Reduces Number and Salary of Federal Officials, Compensation of Any Person, or Amounts of Money Covered in Such Bill (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Fall District Work Period (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During February District Work Period (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Independence Day District Work Period and Consideration of Adjournment (H. Res. 964) (H. Rept. 115–785), H5747 [26JN]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During January District Work Period (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During May District Work Period (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Memorial Day District Work Period (H. Res. 908) (H. Rept. 115–702), H4582 [22MY]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During November District Work Period (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During September District Work Period (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Spring District Work Period (H. Res. 796) (H. Rept. 115–614), H1753 [21MR]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Summer District Work Period (H. Res. 1012) (H. Rept. 115–861), H6648 [23JY]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Winter District Work Period: (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation (H. Res. 1020) (H. Rept. 115–873), H7154 [24JY]

Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, Oppose Federal Efforts To Establish a Carbon Tax on Fuels for Electricity and Transportation (H. Res. 1001) (H. Rept. 115–834), H6462 [17JY]

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 1071, Recognize That Allowing Illegal Immigrants the Right To Vote Devalues the Franchise and Diminishes Voting Power of U.S. Citizens (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act (H. Res. 1011) (H. Rept. 115–860), H6648 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act (H. Res. 965) (H. Rept. 115–786), H5748 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act (H. Res. 1049) (H. Rept. 115–919), H7824 [4SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendments (H. Res. 879) (H. Rept. 115–665), H3833 [8MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act (H. Res. 693) (H. Rept. 115–518), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 3798, Save American Workers Act (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act and H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act (H. Res. 780) (H. Rept. 115–600), H1607 [14MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4263, Regulation A+ Improvement Act (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4296, Place Requirements on Operational Risk Capital Requirements for Banking Organizations Established by an Appropriate Federal Banking Agency (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4456, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act and H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget (H. Res. 811) (H. Rept. 115–629), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5192, Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act (H. Res. 830) (H. Rept. 115–640), H3342 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5444, Taxpayer First Act and H.R. 5445, 21st Century IRS Act (H. Res. 831) (H. Rept. 115–641), H3342 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H. Res. 908) (H. Rept. 115–702), H4582 [22MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5735, Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5797, Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care That Is Appropriate and Responsible in Its Execution (IMD CARE) Act: (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H. Res. 964) (H. Rept. 115–785), H5747 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act (H. Res. 1012) (H. Rept. 115–861), H6648 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6237, Intelligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 989) (H. Rept. 115–815), H6110 [11JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6691, Community Safety and Security Act (H. Res. 1051) (H. Rept. 115–920), H7870 [5SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6756, American Innovation Act (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6757, Family Savings Act (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1020) (H. Rept. 115–873), H7154 [24JY]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1051) (H. Rept. 115–920), H7870 [5SE]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1181) (H. Rept. 115–1085), H10335 [19DE]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 115–520), H477 [17JA]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 115–521), H603 [20JA]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of S. 139, Foreign Intelligence Collection and Safeguards, Accountability, and Acquisition Oversight Improvements and Extension of Communications Search Authority (H. Res. 682) (H. Rept. 115–504), H82 [9JA]

Consideration of S. 140, Dept. of the Interior Clarification of Use of Amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (H. Res. 681) (H. Rept. 115–503), H82 [9JA]

Consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of S. 2322, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act (H. Res. 1185) (H. Rept. 115–1103), H10586 [21DE]

Consideration of S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 57, Disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule on Indirect Auto Lending (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 195, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 115–520), H477 [17JA]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 695, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 1183) (H. Rept. 115–1090), H10509 [20DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations (H. Res. 796) (H. Rept. 115–614), H1753 [21MR]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act (H. Res. 734) (H. Rept. 115–551), H1074 [8FE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 727) (H. Rept. 115–547), H901 [6FE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 695, Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H. Res. 714) (H. Rept. 115–537), H676 [29JA]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements for Resolution on Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1020) (H. Rept. 115–873), H7154 [24JY]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1181) (H. Rept. 115–1085), H10335 [19DE]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 115–520), H477 [17JA]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 708) (H. Rept. 115–521), H603 [20JA]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Table H. Res. 1020, Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Table H. Res. 1020, Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Table H. Res. 1020, Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Rulings of the Chair

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H592 [20JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 696, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation and consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H503 [18JA]

H. Res. 708, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation and consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H589 [20JA]

H. Res. 725, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation and consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation,, H790 [6FE]

H. Res. 787, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 816, minority party appointments, H3112 [11AP]

H. Res. 1027, table H. Res. 1020, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1181, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation and consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H10343 [20DE]

COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 897), H4138 [16MY] (see H. Res. 1000), H6463 [17JY] (see H. Res. 1050), H7870 [5SE]

——— minority party appointments (see H. Res. 833), H3396 [17AP]

Letters

American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act, H3485 [24AP]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4376 [22MY]

Dept. of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act, H8870 [25SE]

Encouraging Small Business Innovators, H8809 [25SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3592 [26AP]

Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8147 [12SE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment, H9584, H9585 [27NO]

NIST programs authorization, H8867 [25SE]

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act, H5266 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 897), H3991 [16MY]

——— majority party appointments (H. Res. 1000), H6282 [17JY]

——— majority party appointments (H. Res. 1050), H7864 [5SE]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 833), H3381 [17AP]

Reports filed

Accelerating American Leadership in Science Act (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 115–555), H1125 [13FE]

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1080), H10335 [19DE]

American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act (H.R. 2809) (H. Rept. 115–649), H3505 [24AP]

American Space Situational Awareness and Framework for Entity (American Space SAFE) Management Act (H.R. 6226) (H. Rept. 115–1106), H10592 [22DE], H10599 [27DE]

Building Blocks of STEM Act (H.R. 3397) (H. Rept. 115–558), H1125 [13FE]

Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act (H.R. 5346) (H. Rept. 115–789), H5814 [27JN]

Dept. of Energy Research Infrastructure Act (H.R. 4376) (H. Rept. 115–556), H1125 [13FE]

Dept. of Energy Science and Innovation Act (H.R. 5905) (H. Rept. 115–787), H5814 [27JN]

Dept. of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act (H.R. 6398) (H. Rept. 115–974), H8883 [25SE]

Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act (H.R. 6468) (H. Rept. 115–1101), H10586 [21DE]

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act (H.R. 5509) (H. Rept. 115–975), H8883 [25SE]

Low-Dose Radiation Research Act (H.R. 4675) (H. Rept. 115–554), H1125 [13FE]

NASA Programs Authorization (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 115–1102), H10586 [21DE]

National Innovation Modernization by Laboratory Empowerment (NIMBLE) Act (H.R. 5907) (H. Rept. 115–788), H5814 [27JN]

National Quantum Initiative Act (H.R. 6227) (H. Rept. 115–950), H8724 [13SE]

NIST Programs Authorization (H.R. 6229) (H. Rept. 115–977), H8883 [25SE]

Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act (H.R. 4378) (H. Rept. 115–557), H1125 [13FE]

Space Weather Coordination Act (S. 141) (H. Rept. 115–1129), H10612 [3JA]

Resignations

Banks, Representative, H3990 [16MY]

LaHood, Representative, H397 [16JA]

Loudermilk, Representative, H7807 [4SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 833, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H3381 [17AP]

H. Res. 897, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 1000, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H6282 [17JY]

H. Res. 1050, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H7864 [5SE]

Tributes

Johnson, Representative Eddie Bernice, H10567 [21DE]

Smith, Representative Lamar, H10567 [21DE]

COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 1050), H7870 [5SE]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4376 [22MY]

Encouraging Small Business Innovators, H8809 [25SE]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act, H8814 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 1050), H7864 [5SE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1079), H10269 [17DE]

Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act (H.R. 6382) (H. Rept. 115–944), H8169 [12SE]

Encouraging Small Business Innovators (H.R. 6368) (H. Rept. 115–956), H8737 [20SE]

Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act (H.R. 6369) (H. Rept. 115–943), H8169 [12SE]

Incentivizing Fairness in Subcontracting Act (H.R. 6367) (H. Rept. 115–942), H8169 [12SE]

Main Street Employee Ownership Act (H.R. 5236) (H. Rept. 115–645), H3504 [24AP]

Puerto Rico Small Business Contracting Assistance Act (H.R. 5178) (H. Rept. 115–628), H3094 [10AP]

7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act (H.R. 6347) (H. Rept. 115–940), H8169 [12SE]

Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act (H.R. 6348) (H. Rept. 115–941), H8169 [12SE]

Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act (H.R. 4668) (H. Rept. 115–654), H3574 [25AP]

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act (H.R. 6316) (H. Rept. 115–938), H8168 [12SE]

Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act (H.R. 3170) (H. Rept. 115–653), H3574 [25AP]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act (H.R. 2655) (H. Rept. 115–660), H3746 [1MY]

Small Business Runway Extension Act (H.R. 6330) (H. Rept. 115–939), H8169 [12SE]

Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act (H.R. 4743) (H. Rept. 115–655), H3705 [26AP]

Resignations

Comer, Representative, H7784 [4SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1050, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H7864 [5SE]

COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA] (see S. Res. 393), S651 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 393), S657 [6FE]

Reports filed

Microloan Modernization Act (S. 526), S1790 [19MR]

Microloan Modernization Act (S. 526) (S. Rept. 115–452), S7989 [20DE]

National Guard and Reserve Entrepreneurship Support Act (S. 3561), S6815 [11OC]

National Guard and Reserve Entrepreneurship Support Act (S. 3561) (S. Rept. 115–448), S7989 [20DE]

Nomination of David C. Tryon To Be SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy, S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of Hannibal Ware To Be SBA Inspector General, S1735 [14MR]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans (S. 3554) (S. Rept. 115–453), S7989 [20DE]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for SBA Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans (S. 3554), S6815 [11OC]

SBIR and STTR Oversight and Pilot Program Extension Act (S. 1961), S1790 [19MR]

SBIR and STTR Oversight and Pilot Program Extension Act (S. 1961) (S. Rept. 115–450), S7989 [20DE]

7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act (S. Rept. 115–437), S7925 [19DE]

7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act (S. 3552), S6814 [11OC]

Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act (S. 2283) (S. Rept. 115–265), S2991 [5JN]

Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act (S. 3553), S6814 [11OC]

Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act (S. 3553) (S. Rept. 115–438), S7925 [19DE]

Small Business Employee Ownership Promotion Enhancement Act (S. 1538), S1790 [19MR]

Small Business Employee Ownership Promotion Enhancement Act (S. 1538) (S. Rept. 115–436), S7925 [19DE]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act (S. 791), S1790 [19MR]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act (S. 791) (S. Rept. 115–435), S7925 [19DE]

Small Business Investment Opportunity Act (S. 2527), S1790 [19MR]

Small Business Investment Opportunity Act (S. 2527) (S. Rept. 115–272), S3292 [7JN]

Small Business Runway Extension Act (S. 3562), S6815 [11OC]

Small Business Runway Extension Act (S. 3562) (S. Rept. 115–431), S7431 [11DE]

Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act (S. 2283), S1790 [19MR]

Spurring Business in Communities Act (S. 1995), S1790 [19MR]

Spurring Business in Communities Act (S. 1995) (S. Rept. 115–449), S7989 [20DE]

Support Startup Businesses Act (S. 2419), S1790 [19MR]

Support Startup Businesses Act (S. 2419) (S. Rept. 115–454), S8017 [21DE]

Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act (S. 2679), S6814 [11OC]

Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act (S. 2679) (S. Rept. 115–414), S7318 [5DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 393, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S655 [6FE]

COMMITTEE ON SOLVENCY OF MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS (Joint, Select)

Appointments

Members, S1254 [27FE], H1223, H1224 [23FE], H1337 [1MR]

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION (Joint)

Remarks in House

Internal Revenue Code: make technical corrections, H2026 [22MR]

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 685), H169 [11JA]

Members of Congress: majority party rankings (see H. Res. 685), H169 [11JA]

Letters

Bipartisan Budget and Appropriations Reform Act, H10321 [19DE]

Budget aggregate and allocation revisions, H3047 [26MR], H8724 [13SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4375 [22MY]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H6181 [13JY]

Remarks in House

Budget: submission of committee allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels, H3926 [10MY], H9086 [26SE]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 685), H163 [11JA]

Members of Congress: majority party rankings (H. Res. 685), H163 [11JA]

Reports

Status of the Budget, H1437–H1440 [6MR], H9451–H9457 [30OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1124), H10609 [2JA]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2019–2028 (H. Con. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 115–816), H6195 [13JY]

Resignations

Chairmanship: Representative Black, H162 [11JA]

Tables

Budget aggregates, H3047 [26MR], H8724 [13SE]

Budget levels, H3926 [10MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 685, majority party appointments to committees of the House and majority party rankings of Committee on the Budget (House), H163 [11JA]

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 369), S110 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: revision of allocations, aggregates, and levels, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2512 [7MY], S3978 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committee on Approprations (Senate): rename as Committee on Budget and Appropriations (Senate), S7648 [17DE]

——— rename as Committee on the Budget (Senate), S4473 [27JN]

Committee on Debt Control (Senate): rename, S4473 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 369), S111 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) spending allocations revisions, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5690 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committees of the Senate spending allocations revisions, S2513 [7MY]

Pay-as-you-go scorecard, S2513 [7MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 369, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S110 [9JA]

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (House)

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5825 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937, 938), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H3395 [17AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7687 [25JY]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 695), H404 [16JA] (see H. Res. 814), H3147 [11AP]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4047 [16MY]

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5482 [21JN]

Cambodia Democracy Act, H7670 [25JY]

Committee on the Judiciary (House) subpoena issuance relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5830 [28JN]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5830 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4377 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice provision of full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in investigation of 2016 election: several Democratic Members of Congress, H5841 [28JN]

Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act, H1085 [13FE]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization) additional sanctions imposition, H8876 [25SE]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, H3467 [24AP]

Preventing Iranian Destabilization of Iraq Act, H9594 [27NO]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act, H5588 [25JN]

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act, H8851 [25SE]

Scope of Special Counsel authority and management of congressional oversight requests relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Rod J. Rosenstein, Dept. of Justice, H5843–H5845 [28JN]

Securing America’s Future Act, H5424 [21JN]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act, H8814 [25SE]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H6181 [13JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5827–H5846 [28JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820–H5826 [28JN]

GAO: conduct financial review of obligated expenditures from the Independent Counsel appropriation and require any findings be submitted to certain congressional committees, H4970, H4971 [7JN]

McCabe, Andrew G.: call for investigation into dismissal as FBI Deputy Director, H1682 [19MR]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 814), H3104 [11AP]

Ryan, Speaker: assessment of tenure as Speaker of the House, H7711–H7713 [26JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1112), H10605 [31DE]

ADA Education and Reform Act (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 115–572), H1220 [20FE]

Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act (H.R. 5954) (H. Rept. 115–858), H6648 [23JY]

Citizens’ Right To Know Act (H.R. 2152) (H. Rept. 115–659), H3740 [27AP]

Combat Online Predators Act (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 115–627), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act (H.R. 613) (H. Rept. 115–674), H3975 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 115–597), H1607 [14MR]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 115–699), H4582 [22MY]

Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election (H. Res. 938) (H. Rept. 115–813), H6040 [10JY]

Music Modernization Act (H.R. 5447) (H. Rept. 115–651), H3574 [25AP]

Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act (H.R. 506) (H. Rept. 115–599), H1607 [14MR]

Private Property Rights Protection Act (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 115–859), H6648 [23JY]

Protect and Serve Act (H.R. 5698) (H. Rept. 115–672), H3934 [11MY]

Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act (H.R. 3996) (H. Rept. 115–598), H1607 [14MR]

Request the President and Direct Attorney General Sessions To Transmit to the House of Representatives Certain Documents Relative to Use of Pardon Power (H. Res. 928) (H. Rept. 115–797), H5973 [28JN], H7771 [24AU]

Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act (H.R. 2851) (H. Rept. 115–713), H5020 [8JN]

Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success (SUCCESS) Act (H.R. 6758) (H. Rept. 115–966), H8882 [25SE]

Subpoenas

Notice for Rod J. Rosenstein to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5832–H5838 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 814, majority party appointments, H3104 [11AP]

H. Res. 970, full access to certain Dept. of Justice documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5827 [28JN]

H. Res. 971, consideration of H. Res. 970, full access to Dept. of Justice documents relative to investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5820 [28JN]

COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (Senate)

Affidavits

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations: Elizabeth Rasor, S6671 [5OC]

Articles and editorials

Battle Over Accusations Goes on as Kavanaugh Nomination Advances, S6671 [5OC]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Dept. of Justice: require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H3395 [17AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Letters

Corroborative witnesses to Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: Debra S. Katz, Lisa J. Banks, and Michael R. Bromwich, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, S6613 [5OC]

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice relative to judicial temperment: several law professors, S6530 [4OC]

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations: Roberta Kaplan, Kaplan Henker & Fink LLP, S6670, S6671 [5OC]

——— William Pittard, Kaiser Dillon PLLC, S6670 [5OC]

Memorandums

Senate Blue Slip Courtesy History and Context: Majority Members, S2575 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, H672–H674 [29JA], H1450, H1451, H1472–H1475 [7MR], H1701 [20MR], H2030 [22MR]

GAO: conduct financial review of obligated expenditures from the Independent Counsel appropriation and require any findings be submitted to certain congressional committees, H4970, H4971 [7JN]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H72 [9JA]

Trump, President: claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

Accomplishments, S7976, S7982–S7984 [20DE]

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Dept. of Justice: comply with requests for certain documents and briefings, S7974 [20DE]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S95–S100 [9JA], S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S639–S646 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1258 [28FE], S1368–S1374, S1398, S1399 [6MR], S1619 [12MR], S1743 [15MR], S2691 [16MY], S2784 [21MY]

——— investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S486 [24JA]

——— release of documents on investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, S2715 [16MY]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6401–S6408 [1OC], S6417–S6423, S6425–S6427 [2OC], S6455–S6459, S6461, S6474–S6477, S6479, S6484, S6504–S6506 [3OC], S6507–S6537, S6551–S6556 [4OC], S6560–S6597, S6600–S6626, S6637, S6640–S6645, S6649–S6696, S6699–S6701 [5OC]

——— tribute to Senate staff, Committtee on the Judiciary (Senate) staff, and others who worked on confirmation as Supreme Court Justice, S6712 [9OC]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S144 [11JA], S619 [6FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: comply with requests for certain documents and briefings, S7974 [20DE]

Senate: authority to meet during Senate session, unanimous-consent request, S6036, S6037 [5SE]

——— tribute to efforts to address victims’ rights and child protection issues, S7841 [19DE]

——— tribute to Members and staff who worked on S. 756, First Step Act, S7838–S7841 [19DE]

Zuckerberg, Mark: congressional testimony relative to online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S2025 [10AP]

Reports filed

Access to Increased Drug Disposal Act (S. 2645), S4035 [19JN]

Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act (S. 2946), S4950 [12JY]

Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act (S. 2152), S187 [16JA]

Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act (S. 974), S4343 [21JN]

CyberTipline Modernization Act (S. 3170), S6221 [18SE]

Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers Reauthorization (S. 2961), S6221 [18SE]

Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers Reauthorization (S. 2961) (S. Rept. 115–432), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization and Injury or Death From Wandering Characteristics of Children With Autism Reduction (S. 2070) (S. Rept. 115–200), S298 [18JA]

Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act (S. 2559), S2678 [15MY]

Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act (S. 2559) (S. Rept. 115–261), S2968 [4JN]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act Amendment and Improvement (S. 3354), S6221 [18SE]

Music Modernization Act (S. 2823), S6141 [12SE]

Music Modernization Act (S. 2823) (S. Rept. 115–339), S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge, S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Adam I. Klein To Be Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Chairman and Member, S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Alan D. Albright To Be District Judge, S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Allen C. Winsor To Be District Judge, S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Amy J. St. Eve To Be Circuit Judge, S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Andrew L. Brasher To Be District Judge, S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Andrew S. Oldham To Be Circuit Judge, S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Annemarie Carney Axon To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Ariana Fajardo Orshan To Be U.S. Attorney, S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Barry W. Ashe To Be District Judge, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Billy J. Williams To Be U.S. Attorney, S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of Bradley A. Maxwell To Be U.S. Marshal, S2484 [26AP]

Nomination of Bradley J. LaRose To Be U.S. Marshal, S7050 [15NO]

Nomination of Brandon J. Fremin To Be U.S. Attorney, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Brendan O. Heffner To Be U.S. Marshal, S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh To Be Supreme Court Justice, S6387 [28SE]

Nomination of Brian A. Benczkowski To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Britt Cagle Grant To Be Circuit Judge, S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Carl J. Nichols To Be District Judge, S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Chad F. Kenney To Be District Judge, S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of Charles B. Goodwin To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Charles J. Williams To Be District Judge, S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Charles L. Goodwin To Be U.S. Marshal, S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Cheryl A. Lydon To Be U.S. Attorney, S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Colm F. Connolly To Be District Judge, S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Dallas L. Carlson To Be U.S. Marshal, S6189 [17SE]

Nomination of Daniel C. Mosteller To Be U.S. Marshal, S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of Daniel D. Domenico To Be District Judge, S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Daniel R. McKittrick To Be U.S. Marshal, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of David A. Weaver To Be U.S. Marshal, S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of David C. Joseph To Be U.S. Attorney, S1946 [22MR]

Nomination of David C. Weiss To Be U.S. Attorney, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of David G. Jolley To Be U.S. Marshal, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of David J. Porter To Be Circuit Judge, S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of David L. Lyons To Be U.S. Marshal, S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of David R. Stras To Be Circuit Judge, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of David S. Morales To Be District Judge, S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Diane Gujarati To Be District Judge, S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Dominic W. Lanza To Be District Judge, S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Douglas J. Strike To Be U.S. Marshal, S7050 [15NO]

Nomination of Edward W. Felten to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, S4343 [21JN]

Nomination of Eli J. Richardson To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Elizabeth L. Branch To Be Circuit Judge, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Emily Coody Marks To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Eric C. Tostrud To Be District Judge, S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Eric R. Komitee To Be District Judge, S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Eric S. Dreiband To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Erica H. MacDonald To Be U.S. Attorney, S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., To Be District Judge, S167 [11JA]

Nomination of G. Zachary Terwilliger To Be U.S. Attorney, S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Gadyaces S. Serralta To Be U.S. Marshal, S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Gary G. Schofield To Be U.S. Marshal, S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Gary R. Brown To Be District Judge, S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Gregory A. Forest To Be U.S. Marshal, S2484 [26AP]

Nomination of Holly A. Brady To Be District Judge, S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Holly L. Teeter To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Howard C. Nielson, Jr., To Be District Judge, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of J. Campbell Barker To Be District Judge, S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of J.C. Raffety To Be U.S. Marshal, S2623 [10MY]

Nomination of James P. Hanlon To Be District Judge, S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of James R. Sweeney II To Be District Judge, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of James W. Carroll, Jr., To Be Office of National Drug Control Policy Director, S6189 [17SE]

Nomination of Jane Nitze to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, S4343 [21JN]

Nomination of Jason R. Dunn To Be U.S. Attorney, S6189 [17SE]

Nomination of Jeffrey B. Clark To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Jeffrey U. Beaverstock To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Jeremy D. Kernodle To Be District Judge, S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of Jesse Seroyer, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal, S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of Jill Aiko Otake To Be District Judge, S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of Joel M. Carson III To Be Circuit Judge, S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of John B. Nalbandian To Be Circuit Judge, S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of John C. Anderson To Be U.S. Attorney, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of John C. Bittick To Be U.S. Marshal, S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of John D. Jordan To Be U.S. Marshal, S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of John H. Durham To Be U.S. Attorney, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of John L. Sinatra, Jr., To Be District Judge, S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Johnny L. Kuhlman To Be U.S. Marshal, S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Jonathan A. Kobes To Be Circuit Judge, S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Jonathan F. Mitchell To Be Administrative Conference of the U.S. Chairman, S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Joseph D. Brown To Be U.S. Attorney, S167 [11JA]

Nomination of Joseph D. McClain To Be U.S. Marshal, S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Joseph H. Hunt To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Joseph P. Kelly To Be U.S. Attorney, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Joshua Wolson To Be District Judge, S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Julius N. Richardson To Be Circuit Judge, S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Kari A. Dooley To Be District Judge, S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Kenji M. Price To Be U.S. Attorney, S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of Kenneth D. Bell To Be District Judge, S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Kim Gaffney To Be U.S. Marshal, S7050 [15NO]

Nomination of Kurt D. Engelhardt To Be Circuit Judge, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Lance E. Walker To Be District Judge, S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Lewis J. Liman To Be District Judge, S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Liles C. Burke To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Maria C. Lopez To Be U.S. Attorney, S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of Marilyn J. Horan To Be District Judge, S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Mark F. Sloke To Be U.S. Marshal, S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Mark J. Bennett To Be Circuit Judge, S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Mark S. James To Be U.S. Marshal, S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of Mark S. Norris, Sr., To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Martha M. Pacold To Be District Judge, S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Mary Kay Vyskocil To Be District Judge, S6189 [17SE]

Nomination of Mary M. Rowland To Be District Judge, S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Mary S. McElroy To Be District Judge, S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Maryellen Noreika To Be District Judge, S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Matthew D. Harris To Be U.S. Marshal, S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Matthew D. Krueger To Be U.S. Attorney, S167 [11JA]

Nomination of Matthew J. Kacsmaryk To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Maureen K. Ohlhausen To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge, S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of McGregor W. Scott To Be U.S. Attorney, S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Michael B. Brennan To Be Circuit Judge, S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Michael J. Juneau To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Michael J. Truncale To Be District Judge, S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Michael T. Baylous To Be U.S. Marshal, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Michael Y. Scudder To Be Circuit Judge, S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Nancy E. Brasel To Be District Judge, S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Nick Willard To Be U.S. Marshal, S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Nicola T. Hanna To Be U.S. Attorney, S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Norman E. Arflack To Be U.S. Marshal, S167 [11JA]

Nomination of Patrick R. Wyrick To Be District Judge, S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Peter G. Strasser To Be U.S. Attorney, S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Peter J. Phipps To Be District Judge, S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of R. Don Ladner, Jr., To be U.S. Marshal, S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of R. Stan Baker To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Rachel P. Kovner To Be District Judge, S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Raul M. Arias-Marxuach To Be District Judge, S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Richard E. Taylor, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal, S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of Richard J. Sullivan To Be Circuit Judge, S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Robert K. Hur To Be U.S. Attorney, S1946 [22MR]

Nomination of Robert R. Summerhays To Be District Judge, S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Rodney D. Ostermiller To Be U.S. Marshal, S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of Rodolfo A. Ruiz II To Be District Judge, S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Roy K. Altman To Be District Judge, S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Ryan D. Nelson To Be Circuit Judge, S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Ryan T. Holte To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge, S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Ryan W. Bounds To Be Circuit Judge, S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of Scott E. Kracl To Be U.S. Marshal, S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Scott P. Illing To Be U.S. Marshal, S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Scott W. Murray To Be U.S. Attorney, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Sonya K. Chavez To Be U.S. Marshal, S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Stephanie A. Gallagher To Be District Judge, S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Stephen R. Clark, Sr., To Be District Judge, S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Steven C. Seeger To Be District Judge, S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Steven L. Gladden To Be U.S. Marshal, S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Stuart K. (Kyle) Duncan To Be Circuit Judge, S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Susan Brnovich To Be District Judge, S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of Susan L. Pamerleau To Be U.S. Marshal, S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Susan Paradise Baxter To Be District Judge, S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Ted G. Kamatchus To Be U.S. Marshal, S167 [11JA]

Nomination of Terry F. Moorer To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Theodor G. Short To Be U.S. Marshal, S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Thomas A. Farr To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Thomas M. Griffin, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal, S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Thomas S. Kleeh To Be District Judge, S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Thomas T. Cullen To Be U.S. Attorney, S1946 [22MR]

Nomination of Timothy A. Garrison To Be U.S. Attorney, S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of Wendy Vitter To Be District Judge, S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of William F. Jung To Be District Judge, S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of William M. McSwain To Be U.S. Attorney, S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of William M. Ray II To Be District Judge, S300 [18JA]

Opioid Quota Reform Act (S. 2535), S4035 [19JN]

Preventing Drug Diversion Act (S. 2837), S4035 [19JN]

Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act (S. 994), S2484 [26AP]

Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act (S. 994) (S. Rept. 115–325), S5830 [22AU]

Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S. 2644), S2484 [26AP]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances (SALTS) Act (S. 207), S4035 [19JN]

Using Data To Prevent Opioid Diversion Act (S. 2838), S4035 [19JN]

Statements

Corroboration of Christine Blasey Ford Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: Debra S. Katz, Lisa J. Banks, and Michael R. Bromwich, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, S6677 [5OC]

Summaries

Investigation of Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Brett M. Kavanaugh, S6681 [5OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON THE LIBRARY (Joint)

Bills and resolutions

Chisholm, Shirley: obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE] (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Members of Congress: election (see S. Res. 509), S2679 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Chisholm, Shirley: obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (H.R. 4856), H1688 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Members of Congress: election (S. Res. 509), S2683 [15MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 509, election of members, S2682 [15MY]

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 897), H4138 [16MY]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 709), H610 [21JA]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4047 [16MY]

American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act, H3485 [24AP]

Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act, H6330 [17JY]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) approved resolutions, H3231 [13AP], H5853 [28JN], H9257 [28SE], H10213 [17DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4376 [22MY]

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act, H7811 [4SE]

Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8140 [12SE]

FAA programs reauthorization, H9034 [26SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3591, H3592 [26AP]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3557 [25AP]

Maritime Border Security Review Act, H7797 [4SE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment, H9585 [27NO]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act, H8750 [25SE]

Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act, H1409 [6MR]

Save Our Seas Act, E1356 [2OC]

Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act, H3521 [25AP]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime staff, H9652 [27NO]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 897), H3991 [16MY]

Members and staff: tribute, H3724 [27AP]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (H. Res. 709), H609 [21JA]

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime: tribute to staff, H9652 [27NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1099), H10586 [21DE]

Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act (H.R. 6206) (H. Rept. 115–1020), H9509 [13NO]

Coast Guard Transfer of Property in Jupiter Island, FL, for Inclusion in Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 5319) (H. Rept. 115–1016), H9509 [13NO]

Congressional Report and Consumer Notification of Safety Audits Conducted on Railroads or Rail Transit Agencies (H.R. 1093) (H. Rept. 115–594), H1541 [13MR]

Disaster Recovery Reform Act (H. Rept. 115–1098), H10586 [21DE]

Federal Maritime Commission Appropriations (H.R. 2593) (H. Rept. 115–1017), H9509 [13NO]

FRA Safety Data Improvement Act (H.R. 4925) (H. Rept. 115–623), H3058 [5AP]

George W. Whitehurst Federal Building, Fort Myers, FL (H.R. 6622) (H. Rept. 115–1021), H9510 [13NO]

Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3906) (H. Rept. 115–828), H6262 [16JY]

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX (H.R. 5772) (H. Rept. 115–819), H6262 [16JY]

John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse, Durham, NC (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 115–818), H6262 [16JY]

Maritime Safety Act (H.R. 6175) (H. Rept. 115–1019), H9509 [13NO]

Maritime Technical Corrections Act (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 115–1015), H9509 [13NO]

Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness (PREPARE) Act (H.R. 4177) (H. Rept. 115–1028), H9525 [14NO]

Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act (H.R. 5846) (H. Rept. 115–820), H6262 [16JY]

Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act (H.R. 4673) (H. Rept. 115–1018), H9509 [13NO]

Regional Economic and Community Development Commissions Reauthorization (H.R. 3288) (H. Rept. 115–1027), H9525 [14NO]

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act (H.R. 66) (H. Rept. 115–821), H6262 [16JY]

STB Information Security Improvement Act (H.R. 4921) (H. Rept. 115–622), H3058 [5AP]

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act (H.R. 5294) (H. Rept. 115–749), H5092 [12JN]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 115–701), H4582 [22MY]

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 115–708), H4738 [1JN]

Resignations

Hunter, Representative, H7761 [24AU]

Nadler, Representative, H621 [22JA]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program, H3231–H3305 [13AP], H5853–H5966 [28JN], H9257–H9357 [28SE], H10213–H10268 [17DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 709, minority party appointments, H609 [21JA]

H. Res. 897, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H3991 [16MY]

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 897), H4138 [16MY]

——— minority party appointments (see H. Res. 833), H3396 [17AP]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 963), H5748 [26JN]

Letters

Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act, H3952 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4375 [22MY]

Dept. of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act, H8870 [25SE]

Transition Improvement Act, H7137 [24JY]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, E683 [18MY]

Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act, H3754 [7MY]

Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act, H6214 [16JY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 897), H3991 [16MY]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 833), H3381 [17AP]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 963), H5674 [26JN]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1120), H10609 [2JA]

Allow Servicemembers To Terminate Their Cable, Satellite Television, and Internet Access Service Contracts While Deployed (H.R. 2409) (H. Rept. 115–866), H7153 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clarification of Presumptions Relating to Exposure of Certain Veterans Who Served in the Vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299) (H. Rept. 115–680), H4241 [18MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Creation of On-Site Treatment Systems Affording Veterans Improvements and Numerous General Safety (VA COST SAVINGS) Enhancements Act (H.R. 5974) (H. Rept. 115–869), H7153 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Health Care Management Productivity Improvement (H.R. 6066) (H. Rept. 115–1034), H9567 [16NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Increase of Number of Peer-to-Peer Counselors Providing Counseling for Women Veterans (H.R. 4635) (H. Rept. 115–687), H4241 [18MY]

Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 115–865), H7153 [24JY]

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Extension and Eligibility for Services Under Such Programs Clarification (H.R. 4451) (H. Rept. 115–686), H4241 [18MY]

Improving Oversight of Women Veterans’ Care Act (H.R. 4334) (H. Rept. 115–685), H4241 [18MY]

Include Active Duty for Suspending Charges to Veterans’ Educational Assistance During Periods of Suspended Participation in Vocational Rehabilitation Programs (H.R. 5538) (H. Rept. 115–870), H7154 [24JY]

Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act (H.R. 5963) (H. Rept. 115–868), H7153 [24JY]

Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (Military SAVE) Act (H.R. 3642) (H. Rept. 115–683), H4241 [18MY]

Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act (H.R. 5044) (H. Rept. 115–689), H4241 [18MY]

Servicemembers Improved Transition Through Reforms for Ensuring Progress (SIT-REP) Act (H.R. 4830) (H. Rept. 115–694), H4283 [21MY]

Transition Improvement Act (H.R. 5649) (H. Rept. 115–864), H7153 [24JY]

VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act (H.R. 4243) (H. Rept. 115–1036), H9567 [16NO]

VA Billing Accountability Act (H.R. 1972) (H. Rept. 115–681), H4241 [18MY]

VA Care in the Community Act (H.R. 4242) (H. Rept. 115–585), H1372 [5MR]

VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act (H.R. 5864) (H. Rept. 115–872), H7154 [24JY]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act (H.R. 5674) (H. Rept. 115–671), H3934 [11MY]

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act (H.R. 5520) (H. Rept. 115–), H4241 [18MY]

Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act (H.R. 5418) (H. Rept. 115–693), H4283 [21MY]

Veterans Affairs Purchase Card Misuse Mitigation Act (H.R. 5215) (H. Rept. 115–692), H4283 [21MY]

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 4958) (H. Rept. 115–688), H4241 [18MY]

Veterans’ Electronic Health Record Modernization Oversight Act (H.R. 4245) (H. Rept. 115–691), H4283 [21MY]

Veterans Health Administration Facilities Smoking Prohibition (H.R. 1662) (H. Rept. 115–1033), H9567 [16NO]

Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act (H.R. 3832) (H. Rept. 115–684), H4241 [18MY]

Veterans Serving Veterans Act (H.R. 5938) (H. Rept. 115–871), H7154 [24JY]

Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act (H.R. 2147) (H. Rept. 115–682), H4241 [18MY]

Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow’s Health Professionals (Vet HP) Act (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 115–867), H7153 [24JY]

Resignations

Rutherford, Representative, H3990 [16MY]

Sablan, Representative, H3320 [16AP]

Wenstrup, Representative, H3990 [16MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 833, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H3381 [17AP]

H. Res. 897, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 963, majority party appointments, H5674 [26JN]

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Accomplishments, S7834 [19DE]

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

Congress: legislative accomplishments relative to veterans’ care and services, S6781 [11OC]

Heller, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7535–S7537 [13DE]

Reports filed

Caring for Our Veterans Act (S. 2193) (S. Rept. 115–212), S1451 [7MR]

Nomination of James P. Gfrerer To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Information and Technology, S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of John Lowry III To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, S4035 [19JN]

Nomination of Joseph L. Falvey, Jr., To Be U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge, S2261 [18AP]

Nomination of Paul R. Lawrence To Be Under Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Benefits, S2261 [18AP]

Nomination of Robert L. Wilkie To Be Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S4875 [10JY]

Nomination of Tamara Bonzanto To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, S6222 [18SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 897), H4138 [16MY]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7687 [25JY]

Letters

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act, H433 [17JA]

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act, H7117 [24JY]

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, H804 [6FE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4375 [22MY]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3591 [26AP]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act, H8119 [12SE]

Georgia Support Act, H10141 [12DE]

Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act, H7116 [24JY]

Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act, H7660 [25JY]

International Insurance Standards Act, H6009 [10JY]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, H3467 [24AP]

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act, H386 [16JA]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation, H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Preventing Iranian Destabilization of Iraq Act, H9595 [27NO]

Secure Border Communications Act, H8752 [25SE]

Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act, H746 [5FE]

Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, H5167 [14JN]

Taxpayer First Act, H3417 [18AP]

Transition Improvement Act, H7137 [24JY]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, H7813 [4SE]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 897), H3991 [16MY]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (H. Res. 695), H397 [16JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (H. Rept. 115–1115), H10608 [2JA]

Allowing Working Seniors To Keep Their Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6309) (H. Rept. 115–851), H6587 [19JY]

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act (H.R. 6138) (H. Rept. 115–831), H6462 [17JY]

American Innovation Act (H.R. 6756) (H. Rept. 115–957), H8742 [24SE]

Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 6305) (H. Rept. 115–844), H6587 [19JY]

Combating Opioid Abuse for Care in Hospitals (COACH) Act (H.R. 5774) (H. Rept. 115–762), H5283 [19JN]

Comprehensive Care for Seniors Act (H.R. 6561) (H. Rept. 115–934), H8106 [10SE]

Employer Relief Act (H.R. 4616) (H. Rept. 115–906), H7775 [28AU]

Empowering Seniors’ Enrollment Decision Act (H.R. 6662) (H. Rept. 115–935), H8106 [10SE]

Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act (H.R. 3500) (H. Rept. 115–796), H5973 [28JN]

Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act (H.R. 5723) (H. Rept. 115–760), H5283 [19JN]

Family Savings Act (H.R. 6757) (H. Rept. 115–959), H8742 [24SE]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act (H.R. 6690) (H. Rept. 115–936), H8106 [10SE]

Health Care Security Act (H.R. 6306) (H. Rept. 115–847), H6587 [19JY]

Health Savings Act (H.R. 6314) (H. Rept. 115–848), H6587 [19JY]

Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act (H.R. 4952) (H. Rept. 115–832), H6462 [17JY]

Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act (H.R. 6084) (H. Rept. 115–800), H5980 [29JN]

Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6311) (H. Rept. 115–849), H6587 [19JY]

Jobs and Opportunity With Benefits and Services for Success Act (H.R. 5861) (H. Rept. 115–754), H5151 [13JN]

Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act (H.R. 3635) (H. Rept. 115–933), H8106 [10SE]

Medicare and Opioid Safe Treatment (MOST) Act (H.R. 5776) (H. Rept. 115–764), H5283 [19JN]

Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 4403) (H. Rept. 115–639), H3342 [16AP]

Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (H.R. 6312) (H. Rept. 115–846), H6587 [19JY]

Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act (H.R. 5773) (H. Rept. 115–761), H5283 [19JN]

Primary Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 6317) (H. Rept. 115–852), H6587 [19JY]

Promoting High-Value Health Care Through Flexibility for High Deductible Health Plans Act (H.R. 6301) (H. Rept. 115–845), H6587 [19JY]

Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act (H.R. 5192) (H. Rept. 115–636), H3314 [13AP]

Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act (H.R. 6760) (H. Rept. 115–958), H8742 [24SE]

Providing Reliable Options for Patients and Educational Resources (PROPER) Act (H.R. 5775) (H. Rept. 115–763), H5283 [19JN]

Request the President To Transmit to the House Documents Relative to Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports and Negotiations With China on Trade-Related Concerns (H. Res. 1018) (H. Rept. 115–979), H9088 [26SE]

Responsible Additions and Increases To Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act (H.R. 6313) (H. Rept. 115–853), H6587 [19JY]

Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6199) (H. Rept. 115–850), H6587 [19JY]

Save Community Newspaper Act (H.R. 6377) (H. Rept. 115–1011), H9467 [6NO]

Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act (H.R. 5788) (H. Rept. 115–722), H5020 [8JN]

Social Security Child Protection Act (H.R. 1512) (H. Rept. 115–635), H3314 [13AP]

Social Security Online Tools Innovation Act (H.R. 3309) (H. Rept. 115–932), H8106 [10SE]

Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act (H.R. 5676) (H. Rept. 115–759), H5283 [19JN]

Taxpayer First Act (H.R. 5444) (H. Rept. 115–637), H3314 [13AP]

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 6124) (H. Rept. 115–801), H5980 [29JN]

21st Century IRS Act (H.R. 5445) (H. Rept. 115–638), H3314 [13AP]

Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act (H.R. 519) (H. Rept. 115–857), H6648 [23JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 695, majority party appointments, H397 [16JA]

H. Res. 897, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H3991 [16MY]

COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE SEXUAL ABUSE WITHIN U.S. OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS (Senate, Special)

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. Res. 396), S704 [7FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 396, establish, S707 [7FE]

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS

Reports

Brutal and Undemocratic Actions of Dictator Vladimir Putin’s Russia, H6635 [23JY]

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS (organization)

Remarks in Senate

International Press Freedom Award: tribute to recipients, S7219 [29NO]

COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE

Amendments

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5825 [28JN]

Appointments

Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE], H1224 [23FE], H1337, H1338 [1MR]

Committee on Ethics (House): investigative subcommittees, H725 [30JA]

Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE], H1223, H1224 [23FE], H1337 [1MR]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (see H. Res. 1020), H7154 [24JY] (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

Committee on Armed Services (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 844), H3575 [25AP]

Committee on Ethics (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 710), H624 [22JA]

Committee on Natural Resources (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 719), H732 [30JA]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 764), H1441 [6MR]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 509), S2679 [15MY]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 816), H3147 [11AP]

Committee on the Budget (House): majority party rankings (see H. Res. 685), H169 [11JA]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 814), H3147 [11AP]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 509), S2679 [15MY]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 709), H610 [21JA]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 963), H5748 [26JN]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 695), H404 [16JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937, 938), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7687 [25JY]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (see H. Res. 856), H3741 [27AP] (see H. Res. 878), H3834 [8MY]

House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 685), H169 [11JA] (see H. Res. 897), H4138 [16MY] (see H. Res. 1000), H6463 [17JY] (see H. Res. 1050), H7870 [5SE]

——— minority party appointments (see H. Res. 833), H3396 [17AP]

Letters

Dept. of Justice provision of full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in investigation of 2016 election: several Democratic Members of Congress, H5841 [28JN]

Scope of Special Counsel authority and management of congressional oversight requests relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Rod J. Rosenstein, Dept. of Justice, H5843–H5845 [28JN]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff, E1737 [27DE]

Committee on Appropriations (House) subcommittee chairs and ranking members, E1737 [27DE]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime staff, H9652 [27NO]

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Motions

House of Representatives: establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 856), H3727 [27AP]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 878), H3824 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Budget: submission of committee allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels, H3926 [10MY], H9086 [26SE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): accomplishments, E1737 [27DE]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

——— permission to file reports on appropriations legislation (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

——— tribute to staff, H8243, H8244 [13SE]

Committee on Ethics (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 710), H617 [22JA]

Committee on Financial Services (House): accomplishments, H9732–H9738 [29NO], E1586 [30NO]

Committee on House Administration (House): release of Workplace Rights and Responsibilities Education report, E1748 [3JA]

Committee on Natural Resources (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 719), H690 [30JA]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 764), H1421 [6MR]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 816), H3112 [11AP]

Committee on the Budget (House): majority party rankings (H. Res. 685), H163 [11JA]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 814), H3104 [11AP]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 709), H609 [21JA]

——— tribute to members and staff, H3724 [27AP]

——— tribute to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime staff, H9652 [27NO]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 963), H5674 [26JN]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 695), H397 [16JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5827–H5846 [28JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820–H5826 [28JN]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7695, H7696, H7698 [26JY], H7846 [5SE]

GAO: conduct financial review of obligated expenditures from the Independent Counsel appropriation and require any findings be submitted to certain congressional committees, H4970, H4971 [7JN]

House of Representatives: establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 856), H3726 [27AP]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 878), H3823 [8MY]

——— modify protocol to allow Speaker of the House to name House committee members as outside conferees on full range of provisions that fall within jurisdiction of committee, H7707 [26JY]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 685), H163 [11JA]

——— majority party appointments (H. Res. 897), H3991 [16MY]

——— majority party appointments (H. Res. 1000), H6282 [17JY]

——— majority party appointments (H. Res. 1050), H7864 [5SE]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 833), H3381 [17AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on Iranian support of proxy forces in Syria and Lebanon, H6150, H6151 [12JY]

Pompeo, Sec. of State: call for testimony before House committees relative to summit meeting between President Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H7166 [25JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H7711–H7713 [26JY]

Ryan, Speaker: assessment of tenure as Speaker of the House, H7711–H7713 [26JY]

Strzok, Peter: testimony before House committees relative to conduct during case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H6166–H6168 [12JY], H6257 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 509), S2683 [15MY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 509), S2683 [15MY]

FBI: role of congressional oversight to ensure agency accountability, S4929 [12JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H. Rept. 115–1108), H10599 [27DE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 115–1121), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Rept. 115–1100), H10586 [21DE]

——— Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H. Rept. 115–1123), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 115–1126), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–1125), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Rept. 115–1122), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 115–1113), H10605 [31DE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Rept. 115–1127), H10612 [3JA]

——— Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Rept. 115–1109), H10605 [31DE]

——— Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 115–1111), H10605 [31DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Rept. 115–1128), H10612 [3JA]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 115–1114), H10608 [2JA]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H. Rept. 115–1080), H10335 [19DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 115–1079), H10269 [17DE]

——— Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Rept. 115–1124), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Rept. 115–1112), H10605 [31DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 115–1099), H10586 [21DE]

——— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 115–1120), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 115–1115), H10608 [2JA]

Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1020) (H. Rept. 115–873), H7154 [24JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 938) (H. Rept. 115–813), H6040 [10JY]

Table H. Res. 1020, Committee on Appropriations (House) Permission To File Reports on Appropriations Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Resignations

Committee on Armed Services (House): Representative Hunter, H7761 [24AU]

——— Representative Wenstrup, H3990 [16MY]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): Representative Hunter, H7761 [24AU]

——— Representative Mitchell, H3491 [24AP]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): Representative Chris Collins, H7749 [10AU]

Committee on Ethics (House): Representative Gowdy, H162 [11JA]

——— Representative Meehan, H617 [22JA]

Committee on Homeland Security (House): Representative Rutherford, H3990 [16MY]

Committee on (House): Representative LaHood, H397 [16JA]

Committee on Natural Resources (House): Representative LaHood, H397 [16JA]

——— Representative Torres, H3192 [12AP]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): Representative Demings, H1421 [6MR]

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House): Representative Banks, H3990 [16MY]

——— Representative Loudermilk, H7807 [4SE]

Committee on Small Business (House): Representative Comer, H7784 [4SE]

Committee on the Budget (House) chairmanship: Representative Black, H162 [11JA]

Committee on Transportation and Infrasructure (House): Representative Hunter, H7761 [24AU]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): Representative Nadler, H621 [22JA]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House): Representative Rutherford, H3990 [16MY]

——— Representative Sablan, H3320 [16AP]

——— Representative Wenstrup, H3990 [16MY]

Rules

Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), E528 [24AP]

Tables

Committee on Appropriations (House) spending authority, H3047 [26MR], H3926 [10MY], H8724 [13SE], H9087 [26SE]

Spending authority for House authorizing committees, H3926 [10MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 685, majority party appointments and majority party rankings of Committee on the Budget (House), H163 [11JA]

H. Res. 695, majority party appointments to Committee on Ways and Means (House), H397 [16JA]

H. Res. 709, minority party appointments to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H609 [21JA]

H. Res. 710, majority party appointments to Committee on Ethics (House), H617 [22JA]

H. Res. 719, majority party appointments to Committee on Natural Resources (House), H690 [30JA]

H. Res. 764, minority party appointments to Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1421 [6MR]

H. Res. 814, majority party appointments to Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3104 [11AP]

H. Res. 816, minority party appointments to Committee on Rules (House), H3112 [11AP]

H. Res. 833, minority party appointments, H3381 [17AP]

H. Res. 844, majority party appointments to Committee on Armed Services (House), H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 856, establish a House of Representatives select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy, H3726 [27AP]

H. Res. 878, establish a House of Representatives select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy, H3823 [8MY]

H. Res. 897, majority party appointments, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 963, majority party appointments to Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H5674 [26JN]

H. Res. 970, full access to certain Dept. of Justice documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5827 [28JN]

H. Res. 971, consideration of H. Res. 970, full access to Dept. of Justice documents relative to investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5820 [28JN]

H. Res. 1000, majority party appointments, H6282 [17JY]

H. Res. 1027, Committee on Appropriations (House) permission to file reports on appropriations legislation, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1027, table H. Res. 1020, Committee on Appropriations (House) permission to file reports on appropriations legislation, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1050, majority party appointments, H7864 [5SE]

S. Res. 509, election of Committee on Printing (Joint) and Committee on the Library (Joint) members, S2682 [15MY]

COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE

Appointments

Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE], H1224 [23FE], H1337, H1338 [1MR]

Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE], H1223, H1224 [23FE], H1337 [1MR]

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids (see S. Res. 379), S468 [23JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (see S. Res. 604), S5583 [1AU]

——— authorize document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (see S. Res. 628), S6143 [12SE]

——— authorize release of documents to Dept. of Justice on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information (see S. Res. 536), S3035 [6JN]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 509), S2679 [15MY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 509), S2679 [15MY]

Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 396), S704 [7FE]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 369), S110 [9JA] (see S. Res. 456), S2040 [10AP] (see S. Res. 623), S6059 [6SE]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA] (see S. Res. 393), S651 [6FE]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff, S7899 [19DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5906 [23AU]

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Memorandums

EPA Grants Oversight Timeline for Federal Grants to State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators/Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officers (STAPPA-ALAPCO): Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (2004), S2095 [12AP]

Remarks in House

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7695, H7696, H7698 [26JY], H7846 [5SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on Iranian support of proxy forces in Syria and Lebanon, H6150, H6151 [12JY]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Approprations (Senate): rename as Committee on Budget and Appropriations (Senate), S7648 [17DE]

——— rename as Committee on the Budget (Senate), S4473 [27JN]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

——— tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5905, S5906 [23AU]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): nomination lists, S2834 [22MY]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): authority to meet during Senate session, S2349 [23AP]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids (S. Res. 379), S475 [23JA]

——— investigation by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of human trafficking on the Internet, S52 [8JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (S. Res. 604), S5559 [1AU]

——— authorize document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (S. Res. 628), S6155 [12SE]

——— authorize release of documents to Dept. of Justice on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information (S. Res. 536), S3039, S3265 [6JN]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 509), S2683 [15MY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): rename as Committee on Debt Control (Senate), S4473 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]

——— revision of budgetary allocations, aggregates, and levels, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2512 [7MY], S3978 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7976, S7982–S7984 [20DE]

——— authority to meet during Senate session, unanimous-consent request, S6036, S6037 [5SE]

——— urge Dept. of Justice and Office of the Director of National Intelligence to comply with requests for certain documents and briefings, S7974 [20DE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 509), S2683 [15MY]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate): accomplishments, S7834 [19DE]

FBI: role of congressional oversight to ensure agency accountability, S4929 [12JY]

Inhofe, Senator: selection as Committee on Armed Services (Senate) Chairman, S6035 [5SE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (S. Res. 369), S111 [9JA]

——— majority party appointments (S. Res. 456), S2044 [10AP]

——— majority party appointments (S. Res. 623), S6100 [6SE]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 393), S657 [6FE]

Senate NATO Observer Group: reestablish, S2256 [18AP], S5059 [18JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 114th Congress: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–207), S840 [8FE]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2018: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–219), S1946 [22MR]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–260), S2923 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–267), S3034 [6JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–273), S3906 [13JN]

Rules

Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), E528 [24AP]

Schedules

Meetings, E1 [3JA], E12 [8JA], E31 [10JA], E56 [17JA], E91 [22JA], E93 [24JA], E110 [29JA], E137 [5FE], E159 [7FE], E167 [12FE], E189 [14FE], E223 [26FE], E241 [28FE], E260–E262 [5MR], E276 [7MR], E295 [12MR], E314 [14MR], E339 [19MR], E358 [21MR], E406 [9AP], E436 [11AP], E476 [16AP], E505 [18AP], E513 [23AP], E540 [25AP], E596–E598 [7MY], E619 [9MY], E639 [14MY], E667 [16MY], E702 [21MY], E723 [23MY], E757 [4JN], E786 [6JN], E819 [11JN], E836 [13JN], E857 [18JN], E879 [20JN], E912 [25JN], E938 [27JN], E981 [9JY], E999 [11JY], E1017 [16JY], E1034 [18JY], E1050 [23JY], E1072 [25JY], E1107 [30JY], E1115 [1AU], E1153 [15AU], E1163 [20AU], E1169 [22AU], E1179 [27AU], E1211 [5SE], E1241 [12SE], E1266 [17SE], E1283–E1285 [24SE], E1313 [26SE], E1351 [1OC], E1363 [3OC], E1388 [9OC], E1389 [10OC], E1526 [14NO], E1549–E1551 [26NO], E1569 [28NO], E1596 [3DE], E1599 [5DE], E1633 [10DE], E1662 [12DE], E1682 [17DE], E1744 [2JA]

Statements

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) Report on CIA Detention and Interrogation Program: John McCain (2014), S5983 [28AU]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) spending allocations revisions, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5690 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committees of the Senate spending allocations revisions, S2513 [7MY]

Pay-as-you-go scorecard, S2513 [7MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 369, majority party appointments, S110 [9JA]

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 379, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids, S470 [23JA]

S. Res. 393, minority party appointments, S655 [6FE]

S. Res. 396, Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special), S707 [7FE]

S. Res. 456, majority party appointments, S2044 [10AP]

S. Res. 509, election of Committee on Printing (Joint) and Committee on the Library (Joint) members, S2682 [15MY]

S. Res. 536, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) release of documents to Dept. of Justice on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information, S3038 [6JN]

S. Res. 604, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina, S5587 [1AU]

S. Res. 623, majority party appointments, S6061 [6SE]

S. Res. 628, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr., S6147 [12SE]

COMMODITY CREDIT CORP.

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2976), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see S. 2479), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6474), H6648 [23JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Dept. of Agriculture authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants: several organizations, H4201 [17MY]

——— Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, H4202 [17MY]

Lists

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members, H4202 [17MY]

Motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants, H4201–H4203 [17MY]

——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5337, S5339 [25JY], S5394, S5398, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5468 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2976), S6203 [18SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: establish exemption from credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users so that U.S. companies are not disadvantaged (see H.R. 5323), H1697 [19MR]

——— exempt certain small entities dealing in foreign exchange that serve small- and medium-sized businesses from certain capital and margin requirements (see S. 2428), S967 [14FE] (see H.R. 6162), H5362 [20JN]

Reports filed

Derivatives Fairness Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5323) (H. Rept. 115–893), H7747 [7AU]

COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2976), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]

Aluminum: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see S. 3569), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6927), H9149 [27SE]

Consumers: modernize authority to conduct research, development, demonstration, and information programs (see H.R. 6121), H5200 [14JN]

Financial institutions: establish exemption from credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users so that U.S. companies are not disadvantaged (see H.R. 5323), H1697 [19MR]

——— prohibit requirement of compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board current expected credit loss (CECL) standard and require SEC consideration of impacts of proposed accounting principles (see H.R. 7394), H10586 [21DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Government regulations: prohibit from compelling a person to produce or furnish algorithmic trading source code or similar intellectual property without issuance of a subpoena (see S. 3732), S7385 [10DE]

Virtual currency: study and report on prevention of virtual currency price manipulation (see H.R. 7224), H9767 [6DE]

——— study and report on state of global virtual currency markets and ways to promote U.S. competitiveness (see H.R. 7225), H9767 [6DE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Financial institutions: restore FRS authority to stress test nonbanks under certain conditions, allow alternatives to capital for stress tests of nonbanks, and broaden SEC and CFTC authority to require internal testing for certain entities, H1713, H1714, H1716, H1717 [20MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5337, S5339 [25JY], S5394, S5398, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5468 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2976), S6203 [18SE]

Berkowitz, Dan M.: nomination to the CFTC, S6007 [28AU]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Stump, Dawn DeBerry: nomination to the CFTC, S6007 [28AU]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Derivatives Fairness Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5323) (H. Rept. 115–893), H7747 [7AU]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Nomination of Dan M. Berkovitz to the CFTC: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S5516 [31JY]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

COMMON CARRIERS related term(s) Aviation; Cargo Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Railroads; Transportation

Bills and resolutions

Crime: prosecute as a Federal crime the assault or intimidation of a passenger train crew member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted (see S. 2861), S2724 [16MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (see H.R. 5766), H3929 [10MY]

——— provide oversight of border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant (see S. 3162), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6462), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize additional funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (see H.R. 4900), H731 [30JA]

——— clarify definition of agricultural commodities relative to motor carrier safety regulations (see H.R. 7004), H9406 [28SE]

——— develop and provide States and transportation planning organizations with data sets measuring the level of access by all modes of transportation to important destinations (see S. 3491), S6304 [25SE]

——— develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see S. 3215), S4965 [16JY] (see H.R. 6016), H4848 [6JN]

——— establish a grant program to reimburse public transportation agencies that offer free unlimited transportation passes to eligible individuals (see H.R. 5542), H3396 [17AP]

——— establish a program to provide grants to carry out projects to reduce railway noise levels that adversely impact schools located in urbanized areas (see H.R. 5691), H3782 [7MY]

——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (see H.R. 4766), H168 [11JA]

——— improve Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) Program (see S. 3631), S7050 [15NO]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

——— provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (see S. 3720), S7356 [6DE]

——— publish a notice of proposed rulemaking relative to seatbelts on schoolbuses (see S. 2992), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 5984), H4736 [29MY]

——— require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement national employer notification service (see S. 3603), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6518), H7686 [25JY]

——— require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (see S. 3432), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 6773), H8169 [12SE]

FAA: reduce regulations on pilots by clarifying terms ‘‘common carrier’’ and ‘‘personal operator’’ to facilitate flight-sharing by noncommerical pilots on digital platforms (see S. 2650), S2075 [11AP]

FCC: make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program (see S. 2958), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 6286), H5974 [28JN]

Rail Safety Week: designate (see S. Res. 660), S6388 [28SE] (see H. Res. 1081), H8884 [25SE]

School Bus Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 603), S5583 [1AU]

Transportation: improve metropolitan planning (see H.R. 5198), H1476 [7MR]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: reauthorize certain grants, provide whistleblower protections to employees, reform pension plans, limit contributions from funding jurisdictions, and amend arbitration guidelines (see H.R. 6852), H8738 [20SE]

Cost Estimates

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act (H.R. 5766): CBO, E964 [3JY]

Letters

Dept. of Transportation preemption of State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules: American Association for Justice, H3675 [26AP]

——— National Employment Law Project (organization), H3676 [26AP]

——— Samuel P. Loesche, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, H3675 [26AP]

——— several organizations, H3676 [26AP]

Remarks in House

Amtrak: Gateway Program funding to expand and renovate the northeast corridor rail line between Newark, NJ, and New York, NY, H1466 [7MR]

Brookville Equipment Corp.: anniversary, H7692 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (H.R. 5766), H5629, H5630 [25JN], E922 [26JN]

Dept. of Transportation: preempt State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules, H3673–H3677 [26AP]

——— require airlines to create and make available a document outlining air passenger rights when flight diversions occur, H3656 [26AP]

——— require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (H.R. 6773), E1236 [12SE]

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: establish a national standard for hiring motor carriers, H3720–H3722 [27AP]

Lakawitz, Jeanne: Pennsbury, PA, School District School Bus Driver of the Year award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Paramus, NJ: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, schoolbus crash, H4234 [18MY]

Transportation: importance of investment in mass transit projects, H5654 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Amtrak: require Inspector General to update audit report concerning on-time performance, S5241 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide oversight of border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant (S. 3162), S4738 [28JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers for services provided, S6297 [25SE], S6429 [2OC], S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC]

——— provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (S. 3720), S8002 [20DE]

FCC: make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program (S. 2958), S2935 [24MY]

School Bus Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 603), S6103 [6SE]

Reports filed

Federal Maritime Commission Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2593) (H. Rept. 115–1017), H9509 [13NO]

Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2861) (S. Rept. 115–356), S6963 [14NO]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5766) (H. Rept. 115–778), H5580 [22JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5766, Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act, H5629 [25JN]

S. 2958, make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate), S2935 [24MY]

S. 3631, Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, S7053 [15NO]

S. Res. 603, School Bus Safety Month, S5587 [1AU]

S. Res. 660, Rail Safety Week, S6389 [28SE]

COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE

Bills and resolutions

National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 492), S2485 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 492), S2498 [26AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 492, support goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month, S2493 [26AP]

COMMON SENSE CERTIFICATION REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5988), H4738 [1JN]

COMMON SENSE CREDIT UNION CAPITAL RELIEF ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4464) (H. Rept. 115–647), H3505 [24AP]

COMMON SENSE NUTRITION DISCLOSURE ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 772): consideration (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 772): consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

Factsheets

Busting the Myths of Menu Labeling, H818 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 772), H815–H821 [6FE], E150 [7FE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 772), S5340–S5342 [25JY]

——— unanimous-consent request, S5340 [25JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 772, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 772) (H. Rept. 115–86), H17 [8JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 725, consideration of H.R. 772, provisions, H790 [6FE]

H.R. 772, provisions, H815 [6FE]

COMMON SENSE PERMITTING ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6106) (H. Rept. 115–955), H8737 [20SE]

COMMUNICATIONS see Telecommunications

COMMUNICATIONS ACT

Amendments

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1795 [19MR], S1865 [21MR], H1301, H1302, H1304 [27FE]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1280 [27FE]

Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), S615 [5FE], H992 [8FE]

Bills and resolutions

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (see H. Res. 748), H1265 [26FE]

Dept. of Justice: convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment (see H.R. 7370), H10510 [20DE]

FCC: allow States and localities to adopt a one touch make ready policy for utility pole attachments in order to expedite broadband deployment (see H.R. 4858), H582 [19JA]

——— allow telecommunications carriers to use high cost universal service support to aid in restoration of telecommunications capabilities in areas which have been declared a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4832), H552 [18JA]

——— clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see S. 3078), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6026), H4979 [7JN]

——— conduct an annual inquiry on availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts (see H.R. 4876), H624 [22JA]

——— designate a national dialing short code for users of mobile voice service to reach public safety personnel in critical, but non-emergency, circumstances (see H.R. 5700), H3833 [8MY]

——— ensure any required environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement and installation of communications facilities are limited to the areas of impact (see H. Res. 701), H553 [18JA]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see S. 2510), S1452 [7MR]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (see S. 2853), S2724 [16MY]

——— establish radiofrequency radiation site safety information database (see H.R. 7236), H9819 [10DE]

——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see S. 2705), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5573), H3441 [18AP]

——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see S. 3149), S4512 [27JN] (see S. 3655), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 7392), H10586 [21DE]

——— increase penalty for fraudulent 9-1-1 calls that result in an emergency response from law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 6003), H4776 [5JN]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

——— provide a consistent local broadcast channel to provide emergency news and information in underserved States and ensure such channel can disseminate emergency warnings to broadcast stations around the State (see H.R. 6416), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide for a moratorium on telephone number reassignment after a disaster declaration (see H.R. 7131), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for broadcasters that air or transmit content from registered foreign agents (see H.R. 5331), H1698 [19MR]

——— provide for greater access to in-State television broadcast programming for cable and satellite subscribers in certain counties (see S. 3232), S5066 [18JY]

——— provide for Internet openness requirements for broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 6393), H6462 [17JY]

——— reduce number of unlawful robocalls and unlawful spoofed calls received by consumers (see H.R. 7151), H9568 [16NO]

——— remove requirement to perform certain environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement and installation of communications facilities (see H.R. 4842), H553 [18JA]

——— remove requirement to perform certain environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement, installation, or rebuilding of communications facilities following a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4845), H581 [19JA]

——— repeal certain television carriage, retransmission, and ownership regulations (see H.R. 6465), H6648 [23JY]

——— require continued application of certain local broadcasting requirements to licensees even if such licensees change from a very high frequency station to an ultra high frequency station (see S. 3632), S7050 [15NO]

——— require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (see H.R. 6248), H5815 [27JN]

——— require U.S.-based foreign media outlets to submit semiannual reports (see H.R. 5354), H1728 [20MR]

Internet: provide that an owner or operator of a social media service that hinders the display of user-generated content shall be treated as a publisher or speaker of such content (see H.R. 7363), H10510 [20DE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

Telecommunications: require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9405 [28SE]

Cloture motions

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Letters

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]

——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]

——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]

——— Stephen E. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, H1297 [27FE]

——— World Without Exploitation (organization), H1298 [27FE]

Lists

Organizations and individuals supporting H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1295 [27FE]

Memorandums

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Congressional Research Service, S1856 [21MR]

Motions

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1731 [14MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1871 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Crime: allow enforcement of criminal and civil sex trafficking laws against websites that knowingly facilitate online sex trafficking, H1296, H1302–H1304 [27FE]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking, H3130 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1290–H1305, H1319 [27FE], H3195 [12AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1277–H1280 [27FE]

FCC: ensure the integrity of voice communications and prevent discrimination among areas in the delivery of such communications by requiring providers to register and comply with basic quality standards (S. 96), H990–H992, H1002 [8FE]

——— provide for deposits of bidders in auctions of spectrum frequencies to be deposited in the Treasury, H1411 [6MR]

——— require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (H.R. 6248), E935 [27JN]

GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1291, H1304, H1305 [27FE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), Senate amendment, H992–H994, H1071 [8FE]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S85–S87 [9JA], S1293 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1401 [6MR], S1660–S1662 [13MR], S1849–S1861, S1864–S1872 [21MR], S2053, S2079–S2081 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (S. 1693), S53 [8JA], S85–S87 [9JA], S145 [11JA], S278 [18JA], S5100 [19JY]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1741, S1744, S1759 [15MR], S1773, S1774, S1780–S1783 [19MR], S1799, S1801, S1807, S1816, S1827–S1830, S1833 [20MR]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR]

——— protect websites that attempt to moderate online sex trafficking content even if efforts are taken in bad faith, S1807 [20MR]

FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (S. 2853), S2699–S2701, S2708 [16MY]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as information service (S. 2853), unanimous-consent request, S2700, S2701 [16MY]

Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), S615 [5FE], S647 [6FE], S684 [7FE]

Reports filed

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 115–572), H1220 [20FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]

Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1693) (S. Rept. 115–199), S138 [10JA]

Statements

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: John F. Clark, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H1298 [27FE]

——— Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook, Inc., H1295 [27FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 748, consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1277 [27FE]

H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1301 [27FE]

S. 96, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act, H990 [8FE]

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA (organization)

Letters

Clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, H121 [10JA]

COMMUNISM

Articles and editorials

China—New Controls on Tibetan Monastery, E117 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

China: express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H5021 [8JN]

——— identify officials responsible for imprisonment of political prisoners and sanction them for human rights abuses (see S. 2985), S2968 [4JN]

——— require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 3171), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6010), H4776 [5JN]

Victims of Communism Month: observance (see S. Res. 587), S5130 [23JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3575 [25AP]

Poems

‘‘It’s Time,’’ Zhu Yufu, H544 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Africa: impact of Chinese activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279 [8MR]

China: address growing threat of digital authoritarianism to freedom of speech, E541 [26AP]

——— call for release of political prisoners, H544 [18JA], H3562 [25AP]

——— imposition of Communist control over Larung Gar Monastery in Tibet, E117 [30JA]

——— tribute to Tuidang Movement, E613 [9MY]

Cuba: assessement of communism, H689 [30JA]

——— political reform, H3399 [18AP]

Czechoslovakia: anniversary of Russian invasion, E1165 [21AU]

Dept. of Defense: amend national defense strategy to counter China’s use of immigration programs and visas to enter the U.S. for political, academic, or social influence efforts, H4667, H4668 [23MY]

Political science: failure of communism as a political system versus the success of capitalism, H9554–H9556 [16NO]

Remarks in Senate

Cuba: political reform, S2338 [23AP]

Díaz-Canel, Miguel: selection as President by Cuba’s National Assembly, S2338 [23AP]

Philippines: designation of certain peaceful activists as terrorists, S2962 [4JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 587, Victims of Communism Month, S5132 [23JY]

Tributes

Bush, George, S8012 [21DE]

COMMUNITIES see Suburban areas; Urban Areas

COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1353 [2OC]

COMMUNITY ACTION OPIOID RESPONSE ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2636), S2105 [12AP]

COMMUNITY BANK REPORTING RELIEF ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4725), H1393–H1395 [6MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4725) (H. Rept. 115–577), H1226 [23FE]

Texts of

H.R. 4725, provisions, H1393 [6MR]

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Suburban areas; Urban Areas

Amendments

Native Americans: provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1966, S1970 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Appalachian Regional Commission: relocate headquarters (see H.R. 4860), H582 [19JA]

Council on Rural Community Innovation and Economic Development: establish (see S. 3393), S5991 [28AU]

Creating American Investment, Redevelopment, and Opportunity Task Force: establish (see S. 2363), S581 [30JA]

Denali Commission: terminate (see H.R. 6100), H5152 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]

——— reauthorize Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program (see H.R. 5250), H1542 [13MR]

——— rename as Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (see S. 2733), S2391 [24AP]

——— require sale of distressed assets and distribute proceeds to low-income communities for infrastructure projects and deficit reduction (see H.R. 6104), H5199 [14JN]

Dept. of Commerce: undertake certain activities to support waterfront community revitalization and resiliency (see S. 3265), S5360 [25JY]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit action on licensing, planning, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, NV, prior to OMB study on economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses (see H.R. 5643), H3706 [26AP]

Dept. of HUD: authorize Community Development Block Grant Program grants for partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide tools, equipment, or resources used for community development or rehabilitation projects (see S. 2808), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5755), H3929 [10MY]

——— establish Office of Housing Innovation (see H.R. 7054), H9425 [9OC]

——— make grants to States to eliminate blight and assist in neighborhood revitalization (see H.R. 6792), H8170 [12SE]

——— make housing more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

——— require Community Development Block Grant Program recipients to develop a strategy to support inclusive zoning policies and allow for a credit to support housing affordability (see S. 3342), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 7050), H9424 [9OC]

Dept. of Justice: authorize use of Innovations in Community Based Crime Reduction Program resources by local law enforcement and communities to address persistent or historical crime (see S. 2590), S1947 [22MR]

Economy: strengthen and improve local and regional workforce and economic competitiveness and resilience (see S. 3557), S6630 [5OC]

Employment: advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 6623), H7724 [26JY]

Federal Home Loan Banks: provide investment authority to support rural infrastructure development (see S. 3285), S5423 [26JY]

——— recognize importance of Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, CA, in providing affordable housing and community investment to Los Angeles, CA, and contributions of Lawrence Parks and Timothy Simons (see H. Res. 895), H3977 [15MY]

Federal-State relations: reauthorize certain regional economic and community development commissions (see S. 2508), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5325), H1697 [19MR]

Kershaw County, SC: National Civic League All-American City designee (see H. Res. 1002), H6463 [17JY]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 646), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 1078), H8884 [25SE]

Local government: provide funds to enable counties to make competitive grants to qualified local units of government to address major community development and public infrastructure challenges (see H.R. 6383), H6262 [16JY]

National Capital Planning Commission: remove authority relative to property owned by the District of Columbia (see H.R. 7098), H9448 [26OC]

Native Americans: restore opportunity for tribal economic development by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on terms that are equal and fair (see H.R. 4985), H1074 [8FE]

New York, NY: support renaming of Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood to Quisqueya Heights to recognize Dominican community and oppose gentrification and rebranding of such neighborhoods as Wahi (see H. Res. 1042), H7751 [10AU]

Poverty: provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in persistent poverty counties (see S. 3537), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 7009), H9413 [2OC]

Real estate: establish uniform and more efficient Federal process to protect private property rights (see H.R. 7178), H9667 [27NO]

Smart Cities Week: observance (see H. Res. 1110), H9414 [2OC]

Taxation: allow certain areas affected by certain federally declared disasters to be designated as opportunity zones (see H.R. 7242), H9820 [10DE]

——— eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see S. 3058), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6081), H5151 [13JN]

——— extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 5579), H3451 [23AP]

——— provide for new markets tax credit investments in rural job zones (see H.R. 6627), H7724 [26JY]

——— provide for periodic designation of qualified opportunity zones (see H.R. 6890), H8884 [25SE]

——— provide tax incentives to promote economic development in economically distressed zones (see H.R. 6785), H8170 [12SE]

Transportation: improve metropolitan planning (see H.R. 5198), H1476 [7MR]

White House Rural Council: establish (see H.R. 5217), H1500 [8MR]

Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (see H.R. 5742), H3885 [9MY]

Letters

Dept. of the Treasury Capital Magnet Fund funding: several organizations, H4883 [7JN]

Housing and community development programs funding: National Housing Conference, H4879 [7JN]

Proclamations

Tribute to Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Harlem Week: Representative Espaillat, E1725 [21DE]

Remarks in House

Alton, IL: tribute to feature on ‘‘Small Business Revolution-Main Street’’ television program, H1377 [6MR]

Bandimere Speedway (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Genesis Award recipient, E466 [16AP]

BLM: promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, NV (H.R. 1107), H387–H392 [16JA]

Bowling Green, KY: anniversary of Barren River Area Development District (BRADD), E1287 [25SE]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Co-op City housing development, E1740 [31DE]

Browne, Christopher: Committee for Dulles (organization) Tower of Dulles honoree, E621 [10MY]

Bryan, TX: anniversary of Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce, E1005 [12JY]

Bucci, Anthony M., Jr. (Mike): Columbia County Association in the City of New York Person of the Year award recipient, E623 [10MY]

Bucks County, PA: anniversary of Newtown Athletic Club, E1492 [2NO]

——— tribute to Penn Community Bank, H1448 [7MR]

Buffalo, NY: proposal to reopen and revitalize DL&W Terminal, H6273 [17JY]

Burke, VA: tribute to 500th meeting of Burke Centre Conservancy Board of Trustees, E1322 [27SE]

Carver County, MN: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation healthiest county in Minnesota designee, H4781 [6JN]

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE): anniversary, E324 [15MR]

Coal: promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by mining, H2018 [22MR]

——— promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by mining (H.R. 1731), H1484 [8MR]

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, E499 [18AP]

Community associations: tribute to role in development of planned communities, E518 [24AP]

Crown Point, IN: anniversary of Lake County Parks and Recreation, E657 [16MY]

Cypress Hills Local Development Corp.: anniversary, E677 [17MY]

Deep Ellum Foundation: tribute, E463 [13AP]

Denton, TX: anniversary of Greater Denton Arts Council, E683 [18MY]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit action on licensing, planning, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, NV, prior to OMB study on economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses, H3847 [9MY], H3898 [10MY]

Dept. of the Interior: Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program funding for Appalachian States through reductions in EPA operating account funding, H6443, H6444 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions funding, H6532 [18JY]

——— designation of counties in Kansas as Qualified Opportunity Zones, H4780 [6JN]

——— Native American Community Development Financial Institutions Assistance Program funding, H6531 [18JY]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

Dunlap, Kit: Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Legacy Award recipient, H7162 [25JY]

East Ellijay, GA: anniversary of Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, E1201 [5SE]

East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU): anniversary, E496 [18AP]

Eck, John, Sr.: Springfield (IL) State Journal-Register First Citizen award recipient, H9537 [15NO]

El Paso Community Development Week: observance, E458 [13AP]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Hollin Hall Village neighborhood, E1160 [17AU]

——— anniversary of Tysons Corner Center, E1321 [27SE]

——— tribute to Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce incoming board members, E965 [3JY]

Fort Stockton, TX: anniversary of Pecos County State Bank, E1142 [10AU]

Fremont County, IA: anniversary of Fremont County Extension, E743 [25MY]

Georgetown, TX: American Planning Association Great Places in America designee, E1518 [13NO]

Green River, WY: recognize anniversary and historical significance of arrival of Transcontinental Railroad, E1355 [2OC]

Haltom City, TX: anniversary of Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce, E129 [2FE]

Hougen, Kevin: Denver Business Journal Most Admired Chief/Executive Officer award recipient, E1555 [27NO]

Houston, TX: tribute to Summer Creek High School and Kingwood Park High School students for efforts to establish community of micro homes for homeless veterans, E1522 [14NO]

Howell, MI: National Main Street Center, Inc., Great American Main Street Award recipient, E487 [17AP]

Indian Lake, NY: tribute to Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce, E661 [16MY]

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.: anniversary, E876 [20JN]

Iowa State University: anniversary of Taylor County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1130 [7AU]

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp.: anniversary, E1445 [23OC]

Key Biscayne, FL: tribute to construction of neighborhood park, H10108 [12DE]

Kramer, Becky and Brad: Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corp., Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipients, E499 [18AP]

Lake Ridge, VA: anniversary of Westminister at Lake Ridge retirement community, E1323 [27SE]

Lakewood, CO: Denver West (business) recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Chairman’s Choice Award, E468 [16AP]

Marino, Bill: West Chamber (organization) Steve Burkholder Diamond Legacy Award recipient, E172 [13FE]

Mineral Wells, TX: anniversary of Mineral Wells Airport, E647 [15MY]

Minnesota: anniversary of 21st Century Bank, H4781 [6JN]

National Capital Planning Commission: remove authority relative to property owned by the District of Columbia (H.R. 7098), E1456 [26OC]

Nebraska: tribute to 3d Congressional District Excellence in Economic Development Award recipients, E1094 [26JY]

New York: tribute to 22d Congressional District small businesses, H9554 [16NO]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Newark Community Solutions (organization), H1681 [19MR]

Newport News, VA: anniversary of Hilton Village neighborhood, E937 [27JN]

Pekin, IL: anniversary of Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, E1446 [23OC]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 1689), H6610–H6616 [23JY]

Reston, VA: tribute to Reston Association Volunteer Service Award recipients, E964 [3JY]

Revere Copper Co.: tribute, H9554 [16NO]

Round Rock, TX: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1063 [25JY]

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony honorees, E107 [29JA]

Saratoga Economic Development Corp.: anniversary, E523 [24AP]

Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, E129 [2FE]

SBA: improve number of small business investment companies in underlicensed States (H.R. 4111), H3808–H3810 [8MY]

Smethills, Diane: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E583 [3MY]

Smith, Thurston: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Service-Community Service Award recipient, E219 [26FE]

Snow Valley Mountain Resort, LLC: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E393 [5AP]

Taxation: extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (H.R. 1661), H397 [16JA]

Triple J Enterprises, Inc.: tribute, E684 [18MY]

White, Drew and Liz: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H10276 [19DE]

Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, H4834 [6JN], H8228 [13SE]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, E1742 [31DE]

Remarks in Senate

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, S2070 [11AP]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Farmington, ME: anniversary of Franklin Savings Bank, S5990 [28AU]

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp.: anniversary, S6805 [11OC]

Maine Development Foundation: anniversary, S6354 [27SE]

Native Americans: provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1969–S1972 [22MR]

Portland, ME: anniversary of Portland Housing Authority, S6137 [12SE]

SBA: improve number of small business investment companies in underlicensed States (H.R. 4111), S7334, S7335 [6DE]

Sunrise County Economic Council: anniversary, S6337 [26SE]

Taxation: provide for deferral of inclusion in gross income for capital gains reinvested in opportunity zones, S230 [17JA], S674, S678 [7FE], S1656 [13MR], S2022 [10AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Jobs for Tribes Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 115–1064), H9762 [3DE]

Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 701) (S. Rept. 115–204), S612 [5FE]

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 115–409), S7274 [4DE]

Private Property Rights Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 115–859), H6648 [23JY]

Reforming Disaster Recovery Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4557) (H. Rept. 115–1107), H10592, H10593 [22DE]

Regional Economic and Community Development Commissions Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3288) (H. Rept. 115–1027), H9525 [14NO]

Spurring Business in Communities Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1995), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1995) (S. Rept. 115–449), S7989 [20DE]

Udall Park Land Exchange Completion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1547) (S. Rept. 115–307), S5130 [23JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 612) (S. Rept. 115–306), S5130 [23JY]

Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3265) (S. Rept. 115–348), S6924 [13NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 1107, Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, H387–H391 [16JA]

H.R. 1689, Private Property Rights Protection Act, H6610–H6612 [23JY]

H.R. 4111, Spurring Business in Communities Act, H3808 [8MY]

S. 1116, Indian Economic Enhancement Act, S1970 [22MR]

S. Res. 646, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization) anniversary, S6306 [25SE]

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION EXEMPTION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 115–885), H7742 [3AU]

COMMUNITY HEALTH INVESTMENT, MODERNIZATION, AND EXCELLENCE ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1899), S61 [8JA], S92 [9JA], S118 [10JA], S275 [18JA], S342 [19JA], S516 [25JA]

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6371), H6195 [13JY]

COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HUD: make housing more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1568 [28NO]

COMMUNITY SAFETY AND SECURITY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 6691): consideration (H. Res. 1051), H7885 [6SE]

Analyses

Provisions: Center for American Progress, H7933 [7SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6691), H7781 [31AU]

Enact (H.R. 6691): consideration (see H. Res. 1051), H7870 [5SE]

Letters

Provisions: Faiz Shakir and Jesselyn McCurdy, ACLU, H7933 [7SE]

——— Tyrone Hanley, National Center for Lesbian Rights, H7934 [7SE]

Press releases

AAJC Opposes H.R. 6691: Asian Americans Advancing Justice (organization), H7934 [7SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6691), H7925–H7937 [7SE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 1051), H7882–H7887 [6SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6691, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1051) (H. Rept. 115–920), H7870 [5SE]

Statements

Immigrants’ Rights Organizations Encourage Members of Congress To Vote No on H.R. 6691, a Retrogressive Mass Incarceration Bill: several immigrants’ rights organizations, H7934 [7SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1051, consideration of H.R. 6691, provisions, H7882 [6SE]

H.R. 6691, provisions, H7925 [7SE]

COMMUNITY SERVICE related term(s) Volunteer Workers

Amendments

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411, S5412, S5431, S5432 [26JY], S5461 [30JY]

Appointments

Commission on Social Impact Partnerships, H4735 [29MY], H5984 [3JY]

Articles and editorials

Every Day One Local Vietnam Veteran Picks Up Trash and Prays for Everyone Who Passes Him, E721 [23MY]

Vermont Mourns the Death of ‘‘A Gentle Soul’’, S499 [24JA]

Bills and resolutions

American Legion: anniversary (see S. Res. 617), S5932 [23AU]

American Legion Week: designate (see S. Res. 617), S5932 [23AU]

Americorps: making supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 6373), H6195 [13JY]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 3509), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6862), H8742 [24SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7286), H10169 [12DE]

——— recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 2787), S2485 [26AP]

——— establish State networks between agricultural producers and food banks to provide food to the needy and reduce food waste (see S. 2824), S2623 [10MY]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (see H.R. 6036), H4979 [7JN]

——— waive accrual of student loan interest and expand eligibility to volunteer first responders and first-time farmers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see S. 3124), S4368 [25JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for local care corps programs through which qualified volunteers provide care, companionship, and other services to seniors and individuals in need (see S. 3608), S6816 [11OC]

——— reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 5365), H1754 [21MR]

Dept. of HUD: establish a penalty for failure to enforce compliance with public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirements (see H.R. 6019), H4848 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 5363), H1754 [21MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on providing intensive community care coordination and supportive services to veteran families who lack adequate access to services (see S. 2336), S500 [24JA]

District of Columbia: support and honor performers and partners of SummerSet DC music festival on the National Mall (see H. Res. 892), H3977 [15MY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 436), S1735 [14MR] (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

Immigration: strengthen refugee resettlement support programs (see H.R. 7401), H10609 [2JA]

Independent Transportation Network of America (organization): tribute (see S. Res. 491), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 851), H3706 [26AP]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Lyons, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 740), S7989 [20DE]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 657), S6356 [27SE] (see H. Res. 1065), H8726 [13SE]

National Advocacy Day: observance (see H. Res. 1013), H6649 [23JY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive (see H. Res. 890), H3929 [10MY]

National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day: designate (see H. Res. 904), H4242 [18MY]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 612), S5831 [22AU]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Con. Res. 134), H7920 [6SE]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see S. Res. 483), S2440 [25AP] (see H. Res. 859), H3742 [27AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY] (see H. Res. 880), H3834 [8MY]

Postal Service: authorize veterans service organizations to solicit donations at post offices before and after Federal holidays (see S. 3187), S4875 [10JY]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 867), H3746 [1MY]

Second Chance Month: designate (see S. Res. 440), S1845 [20MR] (see H. Res. 789), H1698 [19MR]

Staub, Daniel J. (Rusty): tribute (see H. Res. 874), H3782 [7MY]

YWCA: anniversary (see S. Res. 713), S7256 [3DE]

Biographies

Silber, Louis M., E424 [10AP]

Cloture motions

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411 [26JY]

Eulogies

Fattah, David, Sr.: by Ralph E. Blanks, E1726 [21DE]

Lists

Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]

Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston, VA, Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882 [21JN]

Fairfax County, VA, Board of Supervisors Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E967 [3JY]

Florida 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287 [25SE]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Certificate of Valor recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Gold Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Certificate of Valor Award recipients, E884 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Lifesaving Award recipients, E885 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Certificate of Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Lifesaving Award recipients, E892 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]

Woodbridge, VA, Elks Lodge 2355 2018 officers and committee chairmen, E889 [21JN]

Motions

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411, S5412 [26JY]

Poems

‘‘Invictus’’, William E. Henley (excerpt), E60 [18JA]

Proclamations

Martrell Jackson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Youth on the Move Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E480 [17AP]

Theresa Randleman Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Business Excellence Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E490 [17AP]

Wayne Crick Boy Scouts of America Ralph Hendricks Award Recipient: Representative Gowdy, E179 [13FE]

Wayne Lynn Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Community Service Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E486 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Adams, NY: anniversary of South Jefferson VFW Post 5344, E755 [1JN]

African Americans: tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, H1688–H1694 [19MR], E356 [21MR]

Afya Foundation: anniversary, E1742 [31DE]

Albuquerque, NM: anniversary of Martineztown Food Pantry, E310 [14MR]

Alexandria, VA: anniversary of Alexandria Harmonizers a cappella chorus, E1449 [23OC]

Allentown, PA: anniversary of Pride in the Park, E1210 [5SE]

Allgeier, Sam: Salvation Army Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E592 [7MY], E718 [23MY]

Al-Ross Screen Printing and Embroidery (business): West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E197 [15FE]

Alvin, TX: tribute to Alvin Independent School District ‘‘The Day’’ of Service project, E1357 [2OC]

Alzina, Amy: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E453 [12AP]

American Legion: anniversary, E1059 [24JY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7125–H7130 [24JY], E1071 [25JY]

——— tribute, H1275 [27FE]

American Red Cross: anniversary of Red Cross South Florida Region, H655 [29JA]

Americorps: making supplemental appropriations (H.R. 6373), E1009 [13JY]

Anderson, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E480 [17AP]

Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association: tribute, H3841 [9MY]

Apopka, FL: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 221, H7710 [26JY]

Arc of Loudoun County, VA (organization): anniversary, E523 [24AP]

Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western U.S.A.: anniversary of ‘‘Mayr’’ Hollywood, CA, Chapter, E104 [29JA]

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.: tribute to Excellence Award recipients, E750 [29MY]

Assistance League of Glendale, CA (organization): anniversary, E658 [16MY]

Audage, Natalie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1432 [19OC]

Aurora, CO: anniversary of Aurora Interfaith Community Services, E1504 [9NO]

——— anniversary of BLR Elder Care, E1265 [17SE]

——— tribute to Asian Pacific Development Center, E1542 [20NO]

——— tribute to Comitis Crisis Center, E1498 [6NO]

Austin, TX: tribute to Austin Habitat for Humanity, H5635 [25JN]

Baby Bureau (organization): tribute, H7828 [5SE]

Bakey, Kim: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1272 [20SE]

Baldwinsville, NY: anniversary of Canton Woods Senior Center, E1243 [13SE]

Ball, Audrey L.: Westmoreland Masonic Lodge No. 212 Community Builder’s Award recipient, E1291 [25SE]

Bandimere, John, Jr.: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]

Bandimere Speedway (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Genesis Award recipient, E466 [16AP]

Barber, Elta: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1491 [2NO]

Barrington, IL: anniversary of Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club, E1422 [16OC]

BASF Corp.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

Batayola, Teresita: Puget Sound Business Journal Woman of Influence award recipient, E1105 [27JY]

Batchelor, Mary Lou: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1428 [19OC]

Beattie, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E481 [17AP]

Behan, Mark: Crandall, NY, Public Library Henry Crandall Award recipient, E1277 [20SE]

Bender, Barry: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Community Service Award recipient, E775 [5JN]

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA (fraternal organization): anniversary, E101 [29JA], E129 [2FE], E202 [16FE], E231 [27FE], E583 [3MY]

Bensalem, PA: tribute to Bensalem High School industrial design class students for building a snow sled for the blind, H3161 [12AP]

Bernstein, Betsy: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E388 [2AP]

Best Buddies International (organization): tribute to Katy, TX, Seven Lakes High School chapter, E1126 [7AU]

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Inc.: Salvation Army Spirit of Christmas Award recipient, E588 [7MY], E717 [23MY]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): tribute, H487 [18JA]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County (organization): tribute to mentorship programs, H1131 [14FE]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (organization): anniversary, E1491 [2NO]

Bivens, Audrey: Arc (organization) of Katy, TX, Hometown Heroes award recipient, E636 [11MY]

Black Family Development, Inc.: anniversary, E987 [10JY]

Black Family Foundation: anniversary, H7831 [5SE]

Blank, Helen: Coalition on Human Needs Special Human Needs Hero award recipient, E1023 [17JY]

Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Opal Award recipients, E77 [19JA]

——— tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E445 [12AP]

Bottini, Ivy: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E440 [12AP]

Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Award recipients, E1332 [28SE]

Bremer, Carol and Don: Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation Humanitarian Award recipients, E1182 [28AU]

Brett, James T.: Eire Society of Boston, MA, Gold Medal Award recipient, E375 [26MR]

Bristol, PA: tribute to Kanga Roof (business) annual Holiday Roof Giveaway, H657 [29JA]

Britt, Donna: Boy Scouts 12 Points Award recipient, E489 [17AP]

Brooklyn Chinese-American Association: anniversary of Eighth Avenue Senior Center, E1402 [12OC]

Brotherhood Crusade (organization): anniversary, E1027 [18JY]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E473 [16AP]

Brown, Carole and Robert C.: Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation Cultural Vanguard Award recipients, E55 [17JA]

Brown, Jack E.: Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corp., Guy Powell Award recipient, E503 [18AP]

Brumfield, Verneal: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1430 [19OC]

Bryan, TX: anniversary of Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce, E1005 [12JY]

Bucci, Anthony M., Jr. (Mike): Columbia County Association in the City of New York Person of the Year award recipient, E623 [10MY]

Bucks County, PA: anniversary of Newtown Athletic Club, E1492 [2NO]

——— tribute to ‘‘Aqui Para Ti’’ community outreach group, H5161 [14JN]

——— tribute to Bucks County Opportunity Council Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, H1077 [13FE]

——— tribute to Lingohocken Volunteer Fire Co., fire safety presentation to Council Rock School District ACHIEVE program students, H9697 [29NO]

——— tribute to Penn Community Bank, H1448 [7MR]

——— tribute to school soup drive, H980 [8FE]

——— tribute to United Way of Bucks County Bucks Knocks Out Hunger event, H4854 [7JN]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to Gerard Place (organization), E500 [18AP]

Burke, VA: tribute to 500th meeting of Burke Centre Conservancy Board of Trustees, E1322 [27SE]

Burkholder, Steve: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]

Butterfly Effect Project (organization): tribute, H980 [8FE]

California: tribute to organizations that provide refuge and support for domestic violence victims, H1130 [14FE]

Calkins, Heather: Salvation Army Begie Hefner Volunteer Award recipient, E594 [7MY], E720 [23MY]

Cameron, Carol and Don: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipients, E1480 [30OC]

Camillus, NY: anniversary of Maxwell Memorial Library, E681 [18MY]

Campbell, Katherine: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1441 [23OC]

Canton, NY: anniversary of North Country Public Radio, E290 [9MR], E312 [14MR]

Cantrell, Deanna: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [12AP]

Capital One Financial Corp.: tribute to grant to fund Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Project Learn, H3841 [9MY]

Carpenter, Keith: Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System Certificate of Outstanding Service recipient, E473 [16AP]

Carter-Lewis, Linda: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1276 [20SE]

Casa Familia Inc.: tribute, H3787 [8MY]

Catholics for Housing, Inc.: tribute to Father Gerard Creedon Housing Award recipients, E1542 [20NO]

Cayuga County, NY: anniversary of Chapel House Shelter, E161 [8FE]

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE): anniversary, E324 [15MR]

Centro Mater (organization): anniversary, H3989 [16MY]

Chambers, Carole: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1273 [20SE]

Chariez, Toni: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E579 [1MY]

Chidren and youth: importance of mentoring programs, H683 [30JA]

Chinese American Council of Sacramento, CA: tribute to Gold Mountain Celebration, E1673 [13DE]

Chinese American Nurses Association: Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]

Christian Relief Services, Inc.: tribute, E1287 [25SE]

Christopher’s Clubhouse (organization): tribute, H4142 [17MY]

Cinco Charities, Inc.: tribute to Ballard House, H3085 [10AP]

City Year Miami (organization): anniversary, H489 [18JA]

Clark, Paul: West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E191 [15FE]

Clayton, GA: tribute to Rotary Club award recipients, E1023 [17JY]

Cline, Joyce: Penn Brad Oil Museum Yellow Dog Award recipient, H4593 [23MY]

Cobb County, GA: tribute to Cobb Chamber of Commerce Leadership Cobb Class of 2018, E312 [14MR]

Coffee, Angie: East Bay Leadership Council Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1721 [20DE]

Coffin, Mary: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]

Colleluori, Cheryl: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E398 [5AP]

Collins, Greg: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E329 [15MR]

Colorado Mesa University: hockey team recipient of American Collegiate Hockey Association National Community Service Award, E1289 [25SE]

Colorado School of Mines: dance team recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Goldmine Award for Excellence, E1481 [30OC]

Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, CA, Inc.: tribute, E1353 [2OC]

Community development: tribute to role of community associations in development of planned communities, E518 [24AP]

Congress: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), H9359 [28SE]

Cook, Kaleb: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E990 [10JY]

Cookus, Susan: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee National Female Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H3937 [15MY]

Cooper, Holly: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1447 [23OC]

Cooper, Joyce and Bob: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1194 [4SE]

Cordes, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to Senior Corps Foster Grandparent program, H8175 [13SE]

Correa, Vera: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1415 [16OC]

Crowley, Representative: Bronx County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) honoree, E1740 [31DE]

Cutler, Kate: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Dade County, FL, Police Benevolent Association: anniversary, H9536 [15NO]

DaGrossa, Pamela: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]

Dan Marino Foundation: tribute to WalkAbout Autism event, H489 [18JA]

Danis, Marilyn: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Athena Award recipient, E212 [23FE]

Dasinger, Katie: Montana Young Professionals (organization) Young Professional Woman of the Year award recipient, E1702 [20DE]

Davidian, Richard: Pelham, NY, Civic Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1467 [26OC]

DeAmicis, Lisa: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1461 [26OC]

DeBernardi family: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, E1008 [12JY]

Decker, Kelly E.: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E442 [12AP]

Decker, Michael J.: Kingston, NY, Veterans Association Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1269 [20SE]

Defreitas, Marcelo: Sonoma, CA, Honorary Alcalde honoree, E484 [17AP]

Delaney, James J. (Jay): Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E280 [8MR], E299 [13MR]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (H.R. 6036), E795 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: safeguard Crime Victims Fund (H.R. 818), H1229 [26FE]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (H.R. 5363), E1631 [10DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Community Care Program funding, H4998, H4999 [8JN]

Diaz, Gloria: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1486 [2NO]

Domingo, Malia: Florida Dept. of Education outstanding school volunteer honoree, H3156 [12AP]

Downey, Mycale: Creston, IA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E202 [16FE]

Doylestown, PA: tribute to Central Bucks Rotary Club annual Ride for the Heroes, H4782 [6JN]

Duaime, Bob: American Red Cross Give Life Hero Award recipient, H4290 [22MY]

Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce: tribute to ‘‘Stars Over Dulles’’ Award recipients, E752 [29MY], E1719 [20DE]

Dunlap, Kit: Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Legacy Award recipient, H7162 [25JY]

East Ellijay, GA: anniversary of Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, E1201 [5SE]

East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU): anniversary, E496 [18AP]

Eastpoint, FL: express condolences to victims, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, a wildfire, H5758 [27JN]

Eau Claire, WI: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 3055 members killed or injured while volunteering in a highway cleanup project, E1542 [20NO]

Eck, John, Sr.: Springfield (IL) State Journal-Register First Citizen award recipient, H9537 [15NO]

Edwards, Salina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1413 [16OC]

El Amistad Club of Round Rock, TX: anniversary, E719 [23MY]

El Paso Community Development Week: observance, E458 [13AP]

Elgin, IL: opening of Greater Elgin Family Care Center, E1007 [12JY]

Ellis, Katie Groke: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E494 [18AP]

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, Inc.: tribute to volunteers and staff, H5348 [20JN]

Erwin, Jacqueline R.: African-American Postal League United for Success (A-PLUS) Philadelphia, PA/South Jersey Chapter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Heritage Award recipient, E461 [13AP]

Estrella-Henderson, Lisette: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

FACETS (organization): anniversary, E747 [29MY]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna, E1329 [28SE]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E967 [3JY]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E890 [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Valor Award recipients, E884 [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce U.S. Park Police Valor Award recipients, E963 [3JY]

Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to Citizen of the Year Award recipients, E972 [6JY]

Falconer, NY: anniversary of Falconer Volunteer Fire Co., E1630 [10DE]

Families Plus, Inc.: Dept. of HHS Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Innovation in Health Care Delivery award recipient, E642 [15MY]

Fannie’s Nest, Inc.: tribute, E236 [27FE]

Feinberg, Gail: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

First Choice Home Care, LLC: tribute, E381 [29MR]

First 5 Madera County (organization): anniversary, E1432 [19OC]

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5798 [27JN]

Five Star Entertainment (business): Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Mayor’s Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

Florida: tribute to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, E781 [6JN]

——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287 [25SE]

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (organization): tribute, H5667 [26JN]

Ford, Donna: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E443 [12AP]

Foreman, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E173 [13FE]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to Northeast Indiana Base Community Council Race for the Warrior, E431 [11AP]

Franke, Deniz: Business Record (publication) UNI College of Business Administration Woman Business Owner of the Year honoree, E1268 [20SE]

Fredericksen, Kadance: Presidential Volunteer Service Award recipient, E1298 [25SE]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno Elks Lodge, E911 [25JN]

Friendship Circle (organization): tribute to Miami chapter, H2031 [22MR]

Fujita, Tom: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]

Gainesville, GA: tribute to Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce annual award recipients, E842 [14JN]

Galena, IL: anniversary of Galena Public Library, E593 [7MY]

Gallery on the Go, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recipient, E248 [1MR]

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc., Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees and officers, E7 [8JA]

George, Michael: Avoca, PA, West Side Social Club Man of the Year award recipient, E271 [7MR]

George T. Sanders Co.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E246 [1MR]

Giacomazzi, Lilia Curti: Kings County, CA, June Dairy Month Committee Distinguished Dairyperson Award recipient, E900 [22JN]

Gilligan, John: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E319 [15MR]

Girl Friends, Inc.: anniversary of Dallas, TX, chapter, E1560 [27NO]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H1512 [13MR], H1646 [15MR]

Glassell Park Improvement Association: anniversary, E1338 [28SE]

Gleicher, Emily: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [12AP]

Global Youth Service Days: observance, H3689 [26AP]

Golden, CO: Lunch and Life Program recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence, E1482 [30OC]

Gomez Garcia, Sylvia: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1420 [16OC]

Goodwill Industries Week: observance, H3869 [9MY]

Gorman, Douglas (Pat): Katy, TX, Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E637 [11MY]

Gotcher, Lennie: Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough, CA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E471 [16AP]

Granite Bay, CA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 121, E1329 [28SE]

Greb, Eileen: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1644 [11DE]

Green, Emma: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

Green Bay, WI: anniversary of Green Bay Elks Lodge, E442 [12AP]

Grudzinski, Chris: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1645 [11DE]

Hall-Thiam, Mary: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E809 [8JN]

Hankins, Barbara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1466 [26OC]

Harpster, Abe and Trish: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H8175 [13SE]

Harrisonburg, VA: tribute to Brent Berry Food Drive, E292 [9MR]

Hartwell, Lori: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E447 [12AP]

Havana, IL: anniversary of Mason District Hospital, E69 [19JA]

Hawes, Charles: Michigan Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1159 [17AU]

Hawkins, LaTroy: Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, E1534 [16NO]

Healy, Mac: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Realtor Cup Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

Hefner, Begie: Salvation Army Lifetime Membership Award recipient, E587 [7MY]

Heitman, Sue: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1417 [16OC]

Helen Keller Services (organization): anniversary, E1216 [6SE]

Henry Street Settlement (organization): anniversary, E1236 [12SE]

Hernandez, Lina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1436 [23OC]

Hindu American Foundation: tribute to support for victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL, H1719 [20MR]

Hochstetler, Chris: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Hogar CREA, Inc.: anniversary, H3843 [9MY]

Homenetmen (organization): anniversary, E1297 [25SE]

——— anniversary of Glendale, CA, Ararat chapter, E1568 [28NO]

——— anniversary of Los Angeles, CA, chapter, E1201 [5SE]

Homes for Our Troops (organization): tribute, E171 [13FE]

Hornaday, Ron, Jr.: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E76 [19JA]

Houldin, Linda: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Hall of Fame inductee, E396 [5AP]

Houston, TX: tribute to Boy Scouts Sam Houston Area Council, E161 [8FE]

——— tribute to Summer Creek High School and Kingwood Park High School students for efforts to establish community of micro homes for homeless veterans, E1522 [14NO]

——— tribute to Tony’s Pizza and Grinders (business), H6637 [23JY]

Hoyt, Bernice May: Greene County, NY, Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award recipient, E683 [18MY]

Hughes, Renee Cardwell: Pearl S. Buck International (organization) Woman of Influence Award recipient, H3843 [9MY]

Hurricanes: tribute to Brooklyn, NY, Girl Scout Troop 2672 for efforts to raise money to benefit children in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Maria, E212 [23FE]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Cookies-4-Heroes program to honor Houston, TX, first responders for service during Hurricane Harvey, E65 [18JA]

Idaho: tribute to Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, E273 [7MR]

Impact100 Westchester, Inc.: tribute, E483 [17AP]

Independent Transportation Network of America (organization): tribute (H. Res. 851), E1667 [13DE]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Wheeler Mission Ministries, E1331 [28SE]

Integrated Wood Components, Inc.: Deposit, NY, Chamber of Commerce Local Business of the Year award recipient, E70 [19JA]

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.: anniversary, E876 [20JN]

Iowa State University: anniversary of Taylor County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1130 [7AU]

Jackson Electric Membership Corp.: tribute to Operation Round Up program, E1203 [5SE]

Jasmann, Vickie: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming recipient, E576 [1MY]

Jefferson Center for Mental Health (organization): West Chamber (organization) Nonprofit of the Year award recipient, E170 [13FE]

Jewish Community Alliance: anniversary, H1172 [14FE], E182 [14FE]

Jewish Community Services of South Florida (organization): tribute to Matzah Mitzvah, H740 [5FE]

Johnson, Dorothy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1492 [2NO]

Johnson, James: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E482 [17AP]

Johnson, LeRoy: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E578 [1MY]

Johnstown, NY: anniversary of Willing Helpers’ Home for Women, E1521 [14NO]

Jones, Tamara: Napa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E472 [16AP]

Jones, Theola: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E810 [8JN]

Jones-Gould, Lana: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]

Jorgeson, Becky: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E447 [12AP]

Jorjorian, Anoosh: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1468 [26OC]

Judith Gap, MT: tribute to American Legion Judith Auxiliary Unit 70, E839 [14JN]

Julia West Hamilton League, Inc.: anniversary, E984 [10JY]

Kalognomos, Medea: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E455 [13AP]

Kansas City, MO: anniversary of Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, E1138 [10AU]

——— anniversary of United Way of Greater Kansas City, E1416 [16OC]

Karnes, Michael: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E388 [2AP]

Karnofski, Kim: National Coalition of Classified Education Support Employee Unions Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award recipient, E520 [24AP]

Kate’s Kart, Inc.: anniversary, H421 [17JA]

Kaur, Tejinder: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1416 [16OC]

Keeler, PJ: New York Twin Rivers Council of Boy Scouts Good Scout Award recipient, E433 [11AP]

Keeseville, NY: tribute to Keeseville Volunteer Fire Dept., E673 [17MY]

Keller, Will: Molina Healthcare, Inc., Community Champion Award recipient, E1402 [12OC]

Kermoade, Ralph (Ed): Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Hall of Fame inductee, E768 [5JN]

Kinaga, Patricia A.: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E456 [13AP]

King Ridge Foundation: anniversary, E1420 [16OC]

King William County, VA: anniversary of King William County Ruritan Club, E1130 [7AU]

Kiser, James: Darien, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E181 [14FE]

Kloiber, Melissa: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1667 [13DE]

Knight, Lloyd: United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Jim Casey Community Service Award recipient, E678 [17MY]

Knights of Lithuania (organization): tribute to Council 143, E182 [14FE]

Kurumada, Kiljoo Lee: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E446 [12AP]

KXTN–Radio (San Antonio, TX): anniversary, E851 [15JN]

L.G. Everist, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business of the Year Award recipient, E247 [1MR]

Laddish, Katherine: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1426 [19OC]

Ladies Professional Golf Association: ATHENA International (organization) Organizational Leadership Award recipient, E813 [8JN]

Lafayette, CA: anniversary of Las Trampas School, Inc., E398 [5AP]

Laiacona, Nicholas M.: Friends of the New York State Military Museum (organization) and Association of the U.S. Army Capital District of New York Chapter Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E1430 [19OC], E1463 [26OC]

Lancaster, OH: anniversary of Lancaster Rotary Club, E307 [13MR]

Larson, Amanda: Oneida, NY, Rotary Club Roses to the Living Award recipient, H5222 [15JN]

Latino Health Access (organization): anniversary, E1435 [23OC]

Lawry-Hall, Suzanne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1422 [16OC]

Lawson, Wulfgang: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (organization): anniversary, E495 [18AP]

Leadership Fairfax, Inc.: tribute, E1547 [20NO]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Leadership award recipients, E1720 [20DE]

Leadership North Carolina (organization): tribute, E903 [22JN]

Lebanon, CT: anniversary of Lebanon Volunteer Fire Dept., E1556 [27NO]

Lee, Tekisha: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E808 [8JN]

Leo, Hank: Oneida, NY, Rotary Club Roses to the Living Award recipient, H5222 [15JN]

Leonard, Keith: Atlantic, IA, Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E476 [16AP]

Less Cancer (organization): tribute to ‘‘Split the Mitt’’ Bike Ride, E852 [15JN]

Levin, Brenda: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E449 [12AP]

Levittown, PA: tribute to Mary’s Cupboard food pantry, H2031 [22MR]

Lewis, Brenda Sudduth: Westmoreland Masonic Lodge No. 212 Community Builder’s Award recipient, E1289 [25SE]

Lifetrack (organization): anniversary, E1057 [24JY]

Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.: anniversary, E1371 [5OC]

Linden, NJ: tribute to Linden Public Schools Caroling for a Cause program, H10501 [20DE]

Lindsley, Barbara and Terry: CHI Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA, Council Heritage Award for Arts and Humanities recipient, E722 [23MY]

Littrell, Boyd: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Loader, Louis: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1669 [13DE]

Loisaida, Inc.: tribute to Loisaida Center Festival, E723 [23MY]

Long, Loren: Greenfield, IA, Lions Club Lion of the Year award recipient, E504 [18AP]

Loren, Jesse: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1444 [23OC]

Lorenzi, Elmer J. (EJ): Catholic Charities of Merced, CA, Harvest of Hope Man of the Year award recipient, E1149 [14AU]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Atwater Park Center, E1176 [24AU]

——— anniversary of Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic, E1287 [25SE]

——— anniversary of Hollywood United Methodist Church Red Ribbon of Hope campaign, E1571 [29NO]

——— anniversary of Los Angeles Host Lions Club, E1291 [25SE]

——— anniversary of YWCA Greater Los Angeles, E1481 [30OC]

Lovettsville, VA: tribute to American Legion Post 1836 on receiving their charter, E1020 [17JY]

Ludlow, MA: anniversary of Ludlow Lions Club, E1227 [10SE]

Maher, Fred: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Board of Directors Jason Award recipient, E1475 [30OC]

Makefield Women’s Association: tribute, H3983 [16MY]

Malcolm, Dominique: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New York, E187 [14FE]

Malpass, Monica: Philadelphia, PA, Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame inductee, E275 [7MR]

Mamaroneck, NY: anniversary of Community Resource Center, E1739 [31DE]

Mann, Anastasia: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E450 [12AP]

Manzanola, CO: dedication of American Legion Post 168 in memory of Justin L. Vasquez, E419 [10AP]

Marachelian, Vicky: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E457 [13AP]

Marc Community Resources, Inc.: tribute, H9702 [29NO]

Marcussen, Anita: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award recipient, E483 [17AP]

Marino, Bill: West Chamber (organization) Steve Burkholder Diamond Legacy Award recipient, E172 [13FE]

Martinez, Alyssa: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award recipient, E499 [18AP]

Mason, Douglas: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1669 [13DE]

Massachusetts: tribute to Monte’s March event to benefit Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, H10274 [19DE]

McCollough, Mary: Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation Heart for Hazel award recipient, E1575 [29NO]

McHenry County, IL: anniversary of Pioneer Center for Human Services, H2030 [22MR]

McLane Company, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move Award recipient, E245 [1MR]

McLean, VA: anniversary of New Dominion Women’s Club, E528 [24AP]

McPhee, Ron and Katherine: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Wyoming-Colorado Chapter Outstanding Volunteers of the Year award recipients, E88 [22JA]

Mechanicsville, VA: anniversary of Black Creek Volunteer Fire Dept., E1539 [16NO]

——— anniversary of Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Dept., E1711 [20DE]

Meksin, Isa-Kae: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E451 [12AP]

Melbourne, FL: anniversary of Christian Care Ministry, E1090 [26JY]

Merced County, CA: tribute to 4–H program, E1498 [6NO]

Mercy Pedalers, Inc.: anniversary, E1268 [20SE]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Indian American Cultural Center of Northwest Indiana Hindu Religious Center, E399 [5AP]

Merwin, Ronald: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1671 [13DE]

Miami, FL: tribute to Best Buddies International (organization) 5k walk, H1703 [20MR]

Miami Bridge (organization): tribute, H8174 [13SE]

Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services, Inc.: anniversary, H6051 [11JY]

Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to opening of Lotus House Shelter Lotus Village, H3083 [10AP]

Milburn, Steve and Debbie: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Business of the Year Award recipients, E211 [23FE]

Miner, Joseph M.: Newport County, RI, Council of the Navy League Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England Officer of the Year award recipient, E211 [23FE]

Mintun, Bonnie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1471 [26OC]

Monestime, Claudette N. Saba: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E453 [12AP]

Monroe, LA: anniversary of Monroe Rotary Club, H4586 [23MY]

Montana Outfitters and Guides Association: tribute to Hearts Under the Big Sky program, E944 [28JN]

Moore, Susan: Sonoma County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E472 [16AP]

Mount Union, PA: tribute to Lions Club Multiple District 14, H4205 [17MY]

Mountain Lakes, NJ: anniversary of Mountain Lakes Junior Fire Dept., E1334 [28SE]

Mountain Mesa, CA: anniversary of Kern Valley Healthcare District, E792 [7JN]

Moving Foward Towards Independence (organization): anniversary, E1132 [7AU]

Naerebout, Bob: Catholic Diocese of Boise, ID, Bishop Michael Driscoll Award recipient, E612 [9MY]

Nambo Guam Ltd.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Business Laureate honoree, E728 [24MY]

Napa County, CA: anniversary of UpValley Family Centers, E1193 [4SE]

Napa Valley Community Foundation: tribute to disaster relief efforts, E1374 [5OC]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, H3918 [10MY]

National Salvation Army Week: observance, H4145 [17MY]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H3764 [7MY], H3788, H3789, H3825 [8MY], H3838, H3843, H3844, H3868 [9MY]

National Urban League: anniversary of Madison, WI, chapter, E220 [26FE]

National Volunteer Month: observance, E500 [18AP]

Nauman, Julie M.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness recipient, E449 [12AP]

Nebraska: tribute to 3d Congressional District Excellence in Economic Development Award recipients, E1094 [26JY]

Nero, Aaron D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

New Bedford, MA: anniversary of Dennison Memorial Community Center, E221 [26FE]

New Rochelle, NY: anniversary of Anshe Sholom Sisterhood, E772 [5JN]

New York: tribute to Run for the Fallen, H4762 [5JN]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Newark Community Solutions (organization), H1681 [19MR]

Noer, Vic: Bedford, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1195 [4SE]

Nonprofit organizations: clarify that organizations can accept donated mortgage appraisals (H.R. 2255), H647–H650 [29JA]

Norris, Jennifer: Salvation Army Appreciation Award recipient, E590 [7MY], E720 [23MY]

North Coast Opportunities, Inc.: anniversary, E1210 [5SE]

North Platte, NE: tribute to community-wide efforts of North Platte Canteen to feed Army National Guard members returning from training mission, H5576 [22JN]

Northampton Township, PA: tribute to Miracle League of Northampton Township, H3349 [17AP]

Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation: tribute to Community Labor Awards recipients, E1410 [16OC]

Northern Indiana Public Service Co.: tribute to Luminary Award recipients, E1230 [12SE]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Distinguished Service Award recipients, E1324 [27SE]

——— tribute to Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E988 [10JY]

Northern Virginia Family Service (organization): tribute to Training Futures program graduates, E966 [3JY]

Nosotros Radio, Inc.: anniversary, E1305 [26SE]

Novato, CA: anniversary of Pini Ace Hardware (business), E923 [26JN]

O’Brien, Jennifer: American Mothers Inc., New York Mother of the Year award recipient, H3495 [24AP]

O’Callaghan, Kathie: Pelham, NY, Civic Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1468 [26OC]

O’Hanlon, Ray: Bronx County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) honoree, E1741 [31DE]

Ohigashi, Stephanie: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]

Okuda, Mildred: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]

Olson, Alfred: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1671 [13DE]

One Family One Restaurant (organization): tribute to America Break Bread campaign, H1737 [21MR]

100 Club, Inc.: tribute to donation of new rescue boats to first responders in Houston and Harris County, TX, E870 [20JN]

Onondaga County, NY: anniversary of arrival of Bhutanese refugee community, E822 [12JN]

Orange County, CA: anniversary of Family Caregiver Resource Center, E1525 [14NO]

Order of the Eastern Star (organization): anniversary of Fulton, MO, Chapter No. 35, E869 [20JN], E939 [28JN]

Orlando, FL: Orange County Library System recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6193 [13JY]

Oswego, NY: anniversary of Oswego Elks Lodge 271, E1367 [5OC]

Our Three Winners Foundation: tribute to endowment fund, E147 [6FE]

Overland Park, KS: tribute to Give Seven Days Challenge, H3161 [12AP]

Overton, Joyce: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1446 [23OC]

Owens Community College Alumni Association: tribute to Outstanding Service Award recipients, E516 [24AP]

Palm Bay, FL: tribute to Palm Bay Police Dept., Annual Valor Award recipients, E173 [13FE]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute, H3156 [12AP]

Paulson, Ladd: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1673 [13DE]

Pawtucket, RI: tribute to Pawtucket Police Dept., H4207 [17MY]

Payne, Sharon McGriff: Solano County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E473 [16AP]

Payu-ta, Inc.: anniversary, E782 [6JN]

PEACE, Inc.: anniversary, H1757 [22MR]

Pellegrino, Mary: Pennsylvania State Education Association Human and Civil Rights Award recipient, H4854 [7JN]

Pennsylvania State Showmen’s Association: anniversary, H416 [17JA], E52 [17JA]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1183 [15FE], H1645 [15MR]

——— tribute to Penn State 4–H program members, H6050 [11JY]

Pensacola, FL: tribute to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, E128 [2FE]

Perez, Amagda: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1485 [2NO]

Peru, NY: anniversary of North County Mission of Hope, E659 [16MY]

Petoskey, MI: anniversary of Nehemiah Project, E1161 [17AU]

Peverill, Todd: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E807 [8JN]

Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Arizona PBS, E247 [1MR]

——— tribute to Sabbath Observant Kosher Family Cub Scout Family Pack 210, E1645 [11DE]

Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary, H1356 [5MR], E254 [5MR]

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity (organization): tribute to Journey of Hope cyclists, E1137 [10AU]

Piasecki, Wendy: West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E195 [15FE]

Picani, Louis A.: Mediterranean Political Action Committee (MPAC) Trailblazer award recipient, E388 [2AP]

Pierce, Marge and Steve: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1233 [12SE]

Pinto, Myra: Wynmoor Hadassah Woman of the Year award recipient, E1401 [12OC]

Place Called Home (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1580 [29NO]

Plymouth, NH: anniversary of Plymouth Regional Senior Center, E363 [22MR]

Plymouth Fragment Society: anniversary, E797 [7JN]

Pogue, Stephen W.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]

Porter, Mary: Lions Clubs Presidential Medal recipient, E475 [16AP]

Price, Bob: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Person of the Year award recipient, E480 [17AP]

Project NOW, Inc.: anniversary, E1217 [6SE]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, H3789 [8MY]

Quakertown, PA: anniversary of Upper Bucks County YMCA, H6470 [18JY]

Queens Jewish Community Council: anniversary, E1158 [17AU]

R.J. Leonard Foundation: tribute, H8892 [26SE]

Ramos Law (company): West Chamber (organization) Medium Business of the Year award recipient, E171 [13FE]

Rangel, Victor: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1166 [21AU]

Reston, VA: tribute to Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882 [21JN]

——— tribute to Reston Association Volunteer Service Award recipients, E964 [3JY]

Rheker, Dylan: Macomb County, MI, Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H4141 [17MY]

Richardson, Lois: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E811 [8JN]

Rivera-Collazo, Victor M.: Puerto Rico Hall of Fame inductee, E467 [16AP]

Roberts, Lucy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1456 [26OC]

Robinson, Dick: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter Distinction Award recipient, E1387 [9OC]

Robinson-Boettcher, Joanne: Friends of Philipse Manor Hall (organization) Patron Saints of Yonkers award recipient, E653 [15MY]

Rodgers, Gavin: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Junior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E811 [8JN]

Rome, NY: anniversary of Rome Elks Lodge 96, H1468 [7MR]

Roscoe, Patti: San Diego, CA, Rotary Ms. San Diego honoree, E1271 [20SE]

Rotary Club of South Hall County, Inc.: tribute to Awesome 80’s 5K Race to benefit local charities, E1397 [12OC]

Rovegno, Rick: Carlisle, PA, Exchange Club Molly Pitcher Club Award recipient, E284 [8MR]

Ruleville, MS: tribute to North Sunflower Medical Center, E383 [29MR]

Runow, Lauren: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1435 [23OC]

Rutherford, CA: anniversary of Rutherfood Volunteer Fire Dept., E566 [27AP]

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony honorees, E107 [29JA]

Salinas, CA: anniversry of Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, E570 [27AP]

Saline County, IL, Homemakers Education Association: anniversary, E521 [24AP]

Salvation Army: anniversary of Chattanooga, TN, chapter, H9098 [27SE]

——— anniversary of Newark, NJ, chapter, H3764 [7MY]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Community Health Partnership, E1290 [25SE]

Sanchez, Bel: Comcast Corp., Hispanic Hero Award recipient, E1182 [28AU]

Sanderlund, Cathy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1460 [26OC]

Sanger, CA: anniversary of Sanger Masonic Lodge No. 316, E1415 [16OC]

Santa Cruz County, CA: anniversary of Valley Women’s Club of the San Lorenzo Valley, E363 [22MR]

Santandrea, Joanne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1453 [26OC]

Santaniello, Daniel J.: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1233 [12SE]

Save a Life Foundation: tribute, H5368 [21JN]

Savinkin, Valeriy (Larry): honorary co-naming of street corner in Brooklyn, NY, H3562 [25AP]

Scarbrough, DuShun: Dept. of Education Martin Luther King, Jr., Drum Major Innovation Service award recipeint, H3154 [12AP]

Scarpino, Anthony A., Jr.: Mediterranean Political Action Committee (MPAC) Man of the Year award recipient, E394 [5AP]

Schnaible, Claudia: Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Hall of Fame inductee, E767 [5JN]

Schuelke, Doris: Bedford, IA, Lioness Club Lioness of the Year award recipient, E1478 [30OC]

Schultz, Ray: Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

Schumacher, Irmalee: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1424 [19OC]

Schwartz, Brad and Vicki: La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation Spirit of Outstanding Service Award recipients, E133 [5FE]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of DAR Scranton City Chapter, E1263 [17SE]

Sealander, Sara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Sears, Jeff: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Monsignor Farrell chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E217 [26FE]

Seattle, WA: anniversary of International Community Health Services, E1372 [5OC]

Serger, Sally: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1408 [16OC]

Shared Support, Inc.: tribute, H8112 [12SE]

Shaughnessy, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Paul ‘‘Hook’’ O’Malley chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E216 [26FE]

Shaw, Charles: Kiwanis Club of Westside, West Palm Beach, FL, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1482 [30OC]

Shea, Marybeth: Norwell, MA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E677 [17MY]

Shell Fab and Design (business): West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member of the Year award recipient, E198 [15FE]

Shelton, Heidi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1427 [19OC]

Sherlock, Rochelle: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1407 [16OC]

Shult, Marilyn: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1435 [23OC]

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society: anniversary, E48 [16JA]

Sikeston, MO: tribute to American Legion Post 114 Riders, E1276 [20SE]

Silber, Louis M.: Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award recipient, E424 [10AP]

Sillman, Jackie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1451 [26OC]

Silverwood, Mark: Devotion to Children (organization) Legacy Award recipient, E626 [10MY]

Singleton, Mamie Lanford: National Mentoring Partnership Excellence in Mentoring Award recipient, E136 [5FE]

Sisters’ Journey (organization): anniversary, E1469 [26OC]

Smethills, Diane: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E583 [3MY]

Smith, Marsha J.: Michigan Community Service Commission Lifetime Humanitarian Award recipient, E764 [5JN]

Smith, Thurston: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Service-Community Service Award recipient, E219 [26FE]

Sorkin, Nina: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E458 [13AP]

Soroptimist International of Glendale, CA (organization): anniversary, E206 [20FE]

Soroptimist International of Guam (organization): anniversary, E785 [6JN]

Soto, Gloria: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E449 [12AP]

Souderton, PA: tribute to Souderton Area School District students for annual food drive and quarter collection, H4782 [6JN]

South Carolina Free Clinic Association: tribute to free health clinics, H4856 [7JN]

South Glens Falls, NY: tribute to Moreau Community Center, E387 [2AP]

Spanish Speaking Elderly Council-RAICES (organization): anniversary, E593 [7MY]

Squier, Ken: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E74 [19JA]

State College, PA: tribute to State College Area Food Bank, H135 [11JA]

Steinkamp, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E873 [20JN]

Steinkamp, Patrick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

Stillings, JoAnn: Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductee, E641 [15MY]

Stoots, Maryah: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1431 [19OC]

Sugar Land, TX: tribute to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, H1682 [19MR]

——— tribute to Suburban Sugar Land Women (organization) honorees, E232 [27FE]

Sutton, Anna: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1463 [26OC]

Sved, Beverly: Scarsdale Foundation Scarsdale Bowl Award recipient, E645 [15MY]

Talladega, AL: tribute to Talladega Hall of Heroes Museum, E1327 [27SE]

Tamina Cemetery and Community Project CDC (organization): tribute, E947 [28JN]

Taylor, Gina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1487 [2NO]

Taylor, Kristin Hill: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Taylor’s Candy Co.: tribute, E370 [26MR]

Terns-Thorpe, Dede: Greene County, NY, Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E686 [18MY]

Thompson, Ina: DeFuniak Springs, FL, Woman’s Club Woman of Light honoree, E509 [23AP]

Thompson, Richard: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]

Tiernan, Eric: Stuart, IA, Good Egg Days Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1238 [12SE]

Totah, Annie Simonian: Armenian Assembly of America Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, E1292 [25SE]

Trachten, Gary: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E389 [2AP]

Tri-County Health Network (organization): Dept. of HHS Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Information Dissemination award recipient, E642 [15MY]

Tucker, Sheila: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1418 [16OC]

Tugetman, Michael and Leslie: Northeast Jewish Center, Yonkers, NY, Special Service Award recipients, E1460 [26OC]

Turnbull, Raphael (Rae): California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]

Twilight Wish Foundation: anniversary, H6045 [11JY]

Tyson, Henry: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Young Professional of the Year Award recipient, E213 [23FE]

Unger, Cindi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1493 [2NO]

United HealthCare Services, Inc.: United HealthCare Asian Initiatives recipient of Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award, E1240 [12SE]

Utica, NY: tribute to DAR Oneida County Chapter Good Citizens Award finalists, H3130 [11AP]

Uvalde, TX: anniversary of Uvalde Volunteer Fire Dept., E36 [11JA]

Van de Velde, Ana McCune: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E817 [8JN]

Vernon, John: Humboldt County, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1509 [13NO]

VFW: anniversary, E1015 [16JY]

Vizzard, Meghan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E178 [13FE]

Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E885 [21JN]

Vough, Michael T.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Achievement Award recipient, E323 [15MR]

Wahlig, Teri: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1277 [20SE]

Walker, Joyce: North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks Clerk of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]

Wallace, Martha: Jefferson Awards Foundation National Jefferson Award for Wyoming finalist, E579 [1MY]

Walnut, IL: anniversary of Rotary Club of Walnut, IL, E460 [13AP]

Walsh, Jonathan: Upper Bucks County, PA, YMCA Role Model of the Year award recipient, H6470 [18JY]

Ward, Beth Farnsworth: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E451 [12AP]

Warren, PA: anniversary of Warren Lions Club, H8889 [26SE]

Washington Area Women’s Foundation: tribute, E1461 [26OC]

Watertown, NY: opening of Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore, E1140 [10AU]

Watkins Glen, NY: anniversary of Arc of Schuyler, E685 [18MY]

Watts, Laura: Winterset, IA, Rotary Club Rotarian of the Year award recipient, E1300 [25SE]

Wayne, NJ: anniversary of Wayne Township Memorial First Aid Squad, E1456 [26OC]

WEAVE Inc.: anniversary, E103 [29JA], E133 [5FE]

Webber, Barbara: Greater Watertown, NY-North Country Chamber of Commerce Athena Award recipient, E1196 [4SE]

Weinstock, Nancy and Bruce: Wyoming Valley Children’s Association Making a Difference Award recipients, E700 [21MY]

Weppner, Linda: Greater Cheyenne, WY, Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Award recipient, E90 [22JA]

West Seneca, NY: West Seneca Youth Theatre recipient of West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Community Service Organization of the Year Award, E194 [15FE]

Wheeler, Heidi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1437 [23OC]

White, Drew and Liz: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H10276 [19DE]

Wichita, KS: opening of Wichita Advanced Learning Library, H5185 [14JN]

Williams, Jayne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1425 [19OC]

Williamsport, PA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 14, H1758 [22MR]

Willingham, Deepa: U.N. Association, Santa Barbara, CA, Peace Prize recipient, E1301 [25SE]

Wimmer, Darlene and Donald: Afton, IA, Methodist Church Community Christmas Candle award recipients, E239 [27FE]

Winchester, VA: anniversary of Concern Hotline (organization), E1019 [17JY]

——— anniversary of Solenberger Hardware, E1343 [28SE]

Winston-Salem, NC: tribute to Fairview Moravian Church, H8112 [12SE]

Wood, Elaine: Traverse City, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E54 [17JA]

Wood, Katherine: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E863 [19JN]

Woodbridge, VA: Woodbridge Elks Lodge 2355 installation of officers, E889 [21JN]

Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association: anniversary, E1328 [27SE]

Wyandotte, MI: anniversary of Wyandotte Exchange Club, E814 [8JN]

Wyoming: tribute to Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award honorees, E252 [5MR]

Wyoming State Society of the DAR: tribute, E682 [18MY]

Yale University: anniversary of Yale University Bands, E1323 [27SE]

Yazoo City, MS: tribute to Exclusive Kutz Barber Shop, E372 [26MR]

Ycasas, Judy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1449 [23OC]

YDS Chicago (organization): tribute, E1117 [3AU]

Yee Shan Benevolent Society, Inc.: anniversary, E326 [15MR]

YMCA: anniversary of YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County, NY, E1626 [10DE]

——— anniversary of YMCA of Northern Utah, E567 [27AP]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Lincoln Park Jewish Center, E1740 [31DE]

——— anniversary of Yonkers Family YMCA, E1398 [12OC]

YWCA: anniversary, H9396 [28SE], E1337 [28SE], E1496 [6NO], E1609 [6DE], E1721 [20DE]

Zammer, Bill and Linda: Mashpee, MA, Chamber of Commerce Citizens of the Year award recipients, E722 [23MY]

Zapata, Wendy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1459 [26OC]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Psi Omicron Zeta Chapter Annual Finer Womanhood Brunch honorees, E749 [29MY]

Zionist Organization of America: tribute to Greater Philadelphia, PA, Chapter gala and gala honorees, E1186 [31AU]

Zonta International (organization): anniversary of Warren, PA, Zonta Club of Warren, H6121 [12JY]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: anniversary of Alaska Community Health Aide Program, S7986 [20DE]

American Legion: anniversary of Pennsylvania American Legion, S4841 [9JY]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 617), S6007 [28AU]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), House amendment, S5411 [26JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), unanimous-consent agreement, S5462 [30JY]

American Legion Week: designate (S. Res. 617), S6007 [28AU]

Barker, John: Colorado VFW Salute to Service Award recipient, S4399 [26JN]

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA (fraternal organization): anniversary, S1161 [15FE]

Bjorklund, Kay: AARP (organization) Andrus Award recipient for Wyoming, S6911 [13NO]

Caxton Printers, Ltd.: tribute, S7236 [29NO]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Chicago HEAL (Hospital Engagement, Action, and Leadership) Initiative, S6436 [2OC]

Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.: Clear Channel Outdoor-Las Vegas, NV, recipient of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award, S2259 [18AP]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), S6348 [26SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (S. Res. 434), S1847 [20MR]

Croley, Andy: Leadership Tri-County (organization) Leader of the Year award recipient, S868 [12FE]

Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, S7758, S7759 [18DE]

Earthquakes: commend preparedness of Alaska citizens and State and local officials and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, and Federal response to Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7349–S7351 [6DE]

——— offer condolences and support to those affected by, and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7312 [5DE]

Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of STAR Financial Bank, S6054 [6SE]

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, and condemn attacks on a free press, S6762 [10OC]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (S. Res. 436), S1738 [14MR]

Haber, Ida and Irwin: Jewish National Fund Northern Ohio Tree of Life Award recipients, S5129 [23JY]

Hawaii: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by the Kilauea Volcano eruption, S4719 [28JN]

Helen Keller Services (organization): anniversary, S6135 [12SE]

I Am for the Child Day: observance, S2258 [18AP]

Independent Transportation Network of America (organization): tribute (S. Res. 491), S2498 [26AP]

Jorgensen, John: Central Wyoming Boys and Girls Club honoree, S5578 [1AU]

JRM Foundation for Humanity: tribute to Idaho Hometown Hero Medal award recipients, S6539 [4OC]

Kentucky Farm Bureau: anniversary, S7078 [26NO]

Maine: anniversary of Biddeford Savings Bank, S1450 [7MR]

Michigan: anniversary of American Legion Dept. of Michigan, S2921 [24MY]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Mexican Fiesta, S5615 [15AU]

Naperville Responds for Veterans (organization): tribute to ‘‘Strength and Honor’’ event in Naperville, IL, S2010 [9AP]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 657), S6365 [27SE]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 612), S6103 [6SE]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (S. Res. 483), S2443 [25AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, S2558 [9MY]

——— observance (S. Res. 505), S2630 [10MY]

Portland, ME: anniversary of Portland Housing Authority, S6137 [12SE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 495), S2498 [26AP]

——— observance, S2913 [24MY]

Redli, Penny: Museums Association of Montana President’s Award recipient, S2316 [19AP]

Rochester, NH: tribute to Spaulding High School students fundraising efforts to support students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, S1715 [14MR]

Salzman, Jack: TIME (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, S6299 [25SE]

Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]

Second Chance Month: designate (S. Res. 440), S2497 [26AP]

Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries (nonprofit organization): tribute, S464 [23JA]

St. Johnsbury, VT: tribute to Meals on Wheels program, S2118 [12AP]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps: establish (S. 1403), S7853 [19DE]

Vermont: tribute to Meals on Wheels programs, S2259 [18AP]

Walters, Dan: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5420 [26JY]

Winnett, MT: anniversary of Winnett Lions Club, S6053 [6SE]

YWCA: anniversary, S6437 [2OC], S6537 [4OC], S6768 [10OC]

Reports filed

Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2255) (H. Rept. 115–528), H676 [29JA]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403) (S. Rept. 115–420), S7356 [6DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2987) (H. Rept. 115–1066), H9767 [6DE]

VA Care in the Community Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4242) (H. Rept. 115–585), H1372 [5MR]

Texts of

H.R. 2255, Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME) Act, H647 [29JA]

S. 3187, Restoring Access, Improving Service To Enable Veterans Engaging To Fundraise (RAISE VET FUND) Act, S4876 [10JY]

S. 3509, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S6346, S6348 [26SE], H9359 [28SE]

S. Con. Res. 45, National Day of Service and Remembrance, S6062 [6SE]

S. Res. 434, recognize contributions of Corp. for National and Community Service Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S., S1736 [14MR]

S. Res. 436, Girl Scouts anniversary, S1737 [14MR]

S. Res. 440, Second Chance Month, S1846 [20MR]

S. Res. 483, National Senior Corps Week, S2441 [25AP]

S. Res. 491, tribute to Independent Transportation Network of America (organization), S2493 [26AP]

S. Res. 495, Public Service Recognition Week, S2494 [26AP]

S. Res. 505, National Teacher Appreciation Week, S2629 [10MY]

S. Res. 612, National Child Awareness Month, S5833 [22AU]

S. Res. 617, American Legion anniversary and American Legion Week, S5935 [23AU]

S. Res. 657, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, S6357 [27SE]

S. Res. 713, YWCA anniversary, S7257 [3DE]

S. Res. 740, tribute to James A. Lyons, S7990 [20DE]

COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 5365), H1754 [21MR]

COMOROS, UNION OF THE

Reports filed

Nomination of Michael P. Pelleitier To Be Ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

COMPACT DISCS see Sound Recording and Reproducing

COMPACT IMPACT RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4761), H131 [10JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4761), H91 [10JA], E22 [10JA]

COMPACTS see Interstate Compacts

COMPENSATING LEGACY ARTISTS FOR THEIR SONGS, SERVICE, AND IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY (CLASSICS) ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2393), S2880 [23MY]

COMPETITIVE, SPECIAL, AND FACILITIES RESEARCH GRANT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: further plant cultivar research, development, and commercialization (see S. 2964), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5208), H1476 [7MR]

——— prioritize research on sensor and imager technology in agriculture (see H.R. 5169), H1373 [5MR]

COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: protect State and local witnesses from intimidation, authorize grants to purchase drug exposure personal protective equipment for first responders, and address organized crime and gang violence (see S. 3490), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide grants for drug disposal sites (see H.R. 5557), H3441 [18AP]

——— reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (see H.R. 6029), H4979 [7JN]

Reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (H.R. 6029), H5121–H5123 [13JN]

Remarks in Senate

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2066 [11AP], S5603–S5606 [15AU], S5746–S5748 [21AU]

Reauthorize and expand, S6050 [6SE], S6126 [12SE], S6170 [17SE]

Reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S1245–S1247 [27FE], S2471 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S3597 [11JN], S7176 [28NO]

Texts of

H.R. 6029, Reauthorizing and Extending Grants for Recovery From Opioid Use Programs (REGROUP) Act, H5121 [13JN]

COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION RECOVERY THROUGH EFFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND REENTRY (CAREER) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2730), S2342 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2730), S2359 [24AP]

Texts of

S. 2730, provisions, S2346–S2348 [23AP]

COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION REFORM, EDUCATION, AND SAFETY (CARES) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]

COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION RESOURCES EMERGENCY (CARE) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5545), H5113 [13JN], H5323 [20JN]

COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION RESOURCES EMERGENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2700), S2261 [18AP]

COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR SENIORS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6561), H8121, H8122 [12SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6561) (H. Rept. 115–934), H8106 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6561, provisions, H8121 [12SE]

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA)

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

BLM: convey certain lands to Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), facilitate resolution of environmental remediation and reclamation, resolve potential U.S. liability, and promote economic development in Lyon County, NV (see H.R. 5347), H1727 [20MR]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

Small business: reduce costs for certain businesses required to relocate from a Superfund site (see H.R. 5669), H3746 [1MY]

Taxation: extend exclusion of gain or loss from sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites from unrelated business income and extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see S. 2594), S1947 [22MR]

——— extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 5579), H3451 [23AP]

Memorandums

EPA Exemption of Pesticides and Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms From Certain Reporting Requirements Under CERCLA: Congressional Research Service, S1925 [22MR]

Remarks in House

EPA: brownfield revitalization program funding, H6448 [17JY]

——— Superfund Enforcement program funding, H6382, H6453, H6454 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA, S1924 [22MR]

Reports filed

Lyon County Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5347) (H. Rept. 115–1002), H9462 [2NO]

COMPREHENSIVE FENTANYL CONTROL ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1781), H544 [18JA]

COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID MANAGEMENT AND BUNDLED ADDICTION TREATMENT (COMBAT) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2875), S2773 [17MY]

COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID RECOVERY CENTERS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5327), H3434 [18AP], H5026, H5055–H5057 [12JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5327, provisions, H5055 [12JN]

COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY REVIEW ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 4607): consideration (H. Res. 747), H1285 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 4607): consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 4607), H1389 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4607), H1382–H1389 [6MR], H1582 [14MR], E269 [7MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280–H1286 [27FE]

——— motion to recommit, H1389 [6MR]

Financial institutions: require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4607, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 115–573), H1226 [23FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 4607, provisions, H1280 [27FE]

H.R. 4607, provisions, H1382 [6MR]

COMPREHENSIVE SCREENINGS FOR SENIORS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2900), S2835 [22MY]

COMPREHENSIVE TB ELIMINATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2567), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5794), H3975 [15MY]

COMPUTER FRAUD AND ABUSE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: allow pursuit of Federal charges against individuals who hack voting systems used in Federal elections (see S. 3311), S5518 [31JY]

COMPUTERS related term(s) Electronics; Technology; Telecommunications

Amendments

Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency: require open recommendations from inspectors general at Federal agencies that have remained unimplemented for more than a year be posted to a website (S. 2178), S2885 [23MY]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1795 [19MR], S1865 [21MR], H1301, H1302, H1304 [27FE]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1280 [27FE]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), S8030, S8036 [22DE]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (S. 3170), S6358 [27SE]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (S. 645), S7621 [13DE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a pilot program to identify security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector (S. 79), S7953 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency (H.R. 3359), S6497, S6502, S6503 [3OC], H9501 [13NO]

——— establish a computer bug bounty pilot program (S. 1281), S2223, S2224 [17AP]

——— establish a data framework to provide access for appropriate personnel to law enforcement and other departmental information (H.R. 2454), S7362, S7371 [6DE], H10129 [12DE]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (S. 3085), S7800, S7809, S7813 [18DE]

Information technology: promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet (H.R. 600), S6967 [14NO], S7246 [29NO]

NIST: disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks (S. 770), H7201 [25JY]

Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), consideration (H. Res. 831), H3409 [18AP]

Appointments

Cyberspace Solarium Commission, S6733 [9OC], S7372 [6DE], S7626 [13DE], H8746 [25SE], H9445 [26OC]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, S6929 [13NO], S7066 [15NO], E1517, E1518 [13NO], E1680 [17DE], E1713 [20DE]

Articles and editorials

Death of an Open Internet, S1866 [21MR]

Lawmakers Approve ‘Cyber Vulnerability’ Bill, H44 [9JA]

Millions of People Post Comments on Federal Regulations. Many Are Fake, S6 [3JA]

President Trump Seems To Be Saying More and More Things That Aren’t True (excerpt), H5300 [20JN]

Protecting America, Protecting Americans, H108 [10JA]

Senate Democrats Move To Revive Net Neutrality Rules—The Wrong Way, S2699 [16MY]

Senate I Led Put Country Over Party. This One Must Do the Same for Robert Mueller, E1024 [17JY]

What the Iran Protests Have Already Achieved—The Breaking of Myths, H70 [9JA]

Will the FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal Grind the Internet to a Halt?, S2700 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: provide free access and enable users to electronically search Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system and consolidate Case Management/Electronic Case Files system (see H.R. 6714), H7919 [6SE]

Armed Forces: establish searchable database containing names and citations of members who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 7097), H9448 [26OC]

——— provide for establishment and operation of Reserve component cyber civil support teams (see S. 2887), S2793 [21MY]

CFTC: study and report on prevention of virtual currency price manipulation (see H.R. 7224), H9767 [6DE]

——— study and report on state of global virtual currency markets and ways to promote U.S. competitiveness (see H.R. 7225), H9767 [6DE]

Colleges and universities: provide online contact information for sexual assault response and support services and investigation processes and cooperate with local law enforcement on investigative responsibilities (see H. Res. 1064), H8726 [13SE]

Congress: require every bill, resolution, and document produced by Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats (see H.R. 5143), H1340 [1MR]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to provide small business credit protections by informing them of data breaches and prohibiting charging for credit reports following such breaches (see S. 3633), S7050 [15NO]

——— require credit card companies to publish debt pay-down disclosures online to inform consumers about risks associated with minimum debt payment (see H.R. 6531), H7686 [25JY]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (see H. Res. 748), H1265 [26FE]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (see S. 3306), S5517 [31JY]

——— increase damages available for victims of trade theft, extend statute of limitations, and expand scope of economic espionage laws to encompass a broader range of offenses occurring outside of the U.S. (see S. 3743), S7509 [12DE]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (see S. 3170), S4734 [28JN]

——— provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5107 [19JY]

——— reduce identity fraud (see S. 2498), S1338 [5MR]

Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States: establish (see S. Res. 736), S7926 [19DE]

DEA: allow certain community mental health centers to register as a clinic to allow telemedicine providers to prescribe controlled substances (see H.R. 5594), H3505 [24AP]

——— allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3209 [12AP]

——— make publicly available online a report on the sale of controlled substances and controlled substance analogues over the Internet (see H.R. 5021), H1177 [14FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish Community Connect Grant Program to improve broadband in tribal, low-income, and remote rural areas (see S. 2654), S2120 [12AP]

——— grant priority for broadband deployment assistance to areas that are unserved (see S. 2970), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 6073), H5093 [12JN]

——— improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (see S. 3360), S5759 [21AU]

——— prohibit Rural Utilities Service provision of assistance for broadband services without certain minimum download and upload speeds and clarify broadband loan and loan guarantee authority (see H.R. 5213), H1500 [8MR]

——— support a smart agriculture industry technology roadmap (see H.R. 5449), H3094 [10AP]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (see H.R. 5093), H1266 [26FE]

——— create and maintain a MadeInAmerica.gov website (see H.R. 4970), H974 [7FE]

——— establish a working group to recommend to Congress a definition of blockchain technology (see H.R. 6913), H9089 [26SE]

——— study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: carry out certain activities to ensure readiness relative to joint electromagnetic spectrum operations (see S. 2949), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5522), H3342 [16AP]

——— conduct a study on cyberexploitation of Armed Forces members and their families (see S. 3786), S7926 [19DE]

——— establish Defense Quantum Information Consortium (see S. 2998), S2991 [5JN]

——— increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

——— require U.S. Cyber Command to conduct tier 1 exercise of support to civil authorities for a cyber incident (see S. 2999), S3034 [6JN]

Dept. of Education: authorize American Dream Accounts to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see H.R. 6441), H6587 [19JY]

——— award grants to local educational agencies to enable high school students to take a computer coding class in place of certain other subjects in order to fulfill a graduation requirement (see H.R. 6334), H6111 [11JY]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants for integration of cybersecurity education (see H.R. 7214), H9763 [3DE]

——— establish Office of Rural Education Policy (see H.R. 6526), H7686 [25JY]

——— modernize, renovate, or repair career and technical education facilities, enable rural or Native American schools to remodel or build high-tech facilities, and support high-speed Internet (see S. 3589), S6815 [11OC]

——— support coding education (see S. 3122), S4368 [25JN]

——— support innovative technology partnerships through grants to encourage increased innovation in higher education programs (see H.R. 5053), H1212 [15FE]

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program relative to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities (see H.R. 5175), H1441 [6MR]

——— provide for modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid and carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector (see S. 2444), S1164 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit use of Federal funds to award a grant for development of any video game (see H.R. 6709), H7870 [5SE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to conduct or support a video contest on the Internet or by means of other media (see H.R. 6253), H5815 [27JN]

——— provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid using telehealth services (see S. 2904), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6778), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow issuance of binding operational directives to remove compromised software from Federal networks without providing prior notice to affected private entities (see S. 2743), S2391 [24AP]

——— coordinate a National Cyber Hacking Competition for high school students (see H.R. 5179), H1441 [6MR]

——— establish a continuous diagnostics and mitigation program (see S. 3464), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6443), H6587 [19JY]

——— establish a Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program (see H.R. 6555), H7721 [26JY]

——— establish a data framework to provide access for appropriate personnel to law enforcement and other departmental information (see S. 2397), S704 [7FE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and a bug bounty program (see H.R. 7327), H10335 [19DE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy for departmental Internet websites (see S. 3707), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6735), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish an election security grant program (see S. 3116), S4344 [21JN]

——— establish position of Chief Data Officer (see H.R. 6447), H6587 [19JY]

——— establish program to improve election system cybersecurity by facilitating and encouraging assessments by independent technical experts to identify and report vulnerabilities (see H.R. 6188), H5506 [21JN]

——— place restrictions on searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (see S. 2462), S1243 [27FE]

——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (see S. 3182), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5733), H3885 [9MY]

——— transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives on information produced and disseminated relative to cybersecurity threats posed by ZTE Corp., headquartered in China (see H. Res. 898), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of HUD: provide funding under Community Development Block Grant Program for local governments to digitize and make available online information on violations of housing construction, building, and safety codes (see H.R. 5704), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice: allow pursuit of Federal charges against individuals who hack voting systems used in Federal elections (see S. 3311), S5518 [31JY]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— provide needed legal authorities to combat cybercrime, including state-sponsored cybercrime (see S. 3288), S5423 [26JY]

Dept. of Labor: address needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies (see S. 3784), S7925 [19DE]

——— encourage online workforce training (see H.R. 5968), H4729 [24MY]

——— establish grant program to support creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity (see H.R. 6791), H8170 [12SE]

Dept. of State: establish a Vulnerability Disclosure Program to improve cybersecurity and a bug bounty program to identify and report vulnerabilities of Internet-facing information technology (see H.R. 5433), H3059 [5AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: make available an online tax calculator to estimate the change in an individual’s income tax liability made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see H.R. 4780), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H403 [16JA]

——— make grants for pilot programs to advance high-definition road mapping in order to further safe deployment of highly automated vehicles (see H.R. 6058), H5021 [8JN]

——— require large ticket agents to adopt minimum customer service standards for purchase of airfares and related passenger air transportation services (see S. 3183), S4843 [9JY]

——— require that broadband conduits be installed as a part of certain highway construction projects (see S. 2381), S651 [6FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a demonstration program to expand availability of telemedicine services for veterans living in rural areas with certain mental health disorders (see H.R. 7017), H9414 [2OC]

——— conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (see S. 3683), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 6418), H6557 [18JY]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (see S. 2593), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 6663), H7750 [10AU]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1177 [14FE]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see S. 3573), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 6449), H6588 [19JY]

EPA: reinstate information about climate change that was removed from, or redacted on, the Agency’s website (see H.R. 5552), H3440 [18AP]

Executive Office of the President: establish National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 5822), H3976 [15MY]

FAA: address cybersecurity concerns for aircraft avionics systems, including software components (see H.R. 7045), H9419 [5OC]

——— reduce regulations on pilots by clarifying terms ‘‘common carrier’’ and ‘‘personal operator’’ to facilitate flight-sharing by noncommerical pilots on digital platforms (see S. 2650), S2075 [11AP]

Fab Foundation: provide a Federal charter for the National Fab Lab Network, a network of digital fabrication facilities providing community access to advanced manufacturing tools (see S. 2752), S2440 [25AP] (see H.R. 4948), H901 [6FE]

FCC: allow telecommunications carriers to use high cost universal service support to aid in restoration of telecommunications capabilities in areas which have been declared a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4832), H552 [18JA]

——— conduct an annual inquiry on availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts (see H.R. 4876), H624 [22JA]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 131), H3052 [29MR]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (H.J. Res. 129), consideration (see H. Res. 873), H3782 [7MY]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see S. 2510), S1452 [7MR]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (see S. 2853), S2724 [16MY]

——— establish national standard to determine comparability of mobile and broadband services provided in rural versus urban areas (see S. 2418), S907 [13FE]

——— establish Office of Rural Broadband (see S. 2959), S2924 [24MY]

——— establish Office of Rural Telecommunications (see H.R. 5497), H3209 [12AP]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see S. 2343), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4881), H629 [25JA]

——— evaluate broadband coverage in Indian country and on land held by Native corporations and complete a proceeding to address unserved areas (see H.R. 5007), H1126 [13FE]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H901 [6FE]

——— make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program (see S. 2958), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 6286), H5974 [28JN]

——— promote competition to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see H.R. 4814), H477 [17JA]

——— provide for Internet openness requirements for broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 6393), H6462 [17JY]

——— publish on Commission website documents to be voted on by the Commission (see H.R. 6422), H6557 [18JY]

——— reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (see H.R. 4986), H1074 [8FE]

——— reform Mobility Phase II challenge process relative to mobile voice and wireless broadband coverage (see S. 2955), S2923 [24MY]

——— repeal certain television carriage, retransmission, and ownership regulations (see H.R. 6465), H6648 [23JY]

——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (see S. 3347), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 5085), H1265 [26FE]

——— require telecommunications carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see S. 2973), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5983), H4732 [25MY]

——— require U.S.-based foreign media outlets to submit semiannual reports (see H.R. 5354), H1728 [20MR]

FDA: require manufacturers of drugs to post names of countries in which their drugs are manufactured on their Internet websites (see S. 3105), S4343 [21JN]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (see S. 3085), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 7327), H10335 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: allow payments from Spectrum Relocation Fund for costs of spectrum research and development and planning activities (see S. 3010), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6017), H4848 [6JN]

——— establish a civilian personnel rotation program for Federal cybersecurity professionals at non-military and non-intelligence agencies that confront cybersecurity challenges (see S. 3437), S6142 [12SE]

——— improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (see S. 3050), S3760 [12JN] (see H.R. 5759), H3929 [10MY]

——— improve approval process for applications to install communications technology on Federal property (see H.R. 4802), H403 [16JA] (see H.R. 4847), H581 [19JA]

——— improve efficiency and speed of intragovernmental correspondence by requiring any written documents submitted to Congress to be transmitted electronically (see S. 3027), S3293 [7JN]

——— prohibit requirement that private entities design or alter their commercial information technology products to facilitate Government surveillance (see H.R. 5823), H3977 [15MY]

——— promote communications facilities deployment on Federal property (see H.R. 4795), H403 [16JA]

——— provide minimal cybersecurity operational standards for Internet-connected devices purchased by Federal agencies (see H.R. 7283), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide with discretion in securing information technology and information systems (see S. 3208), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 5300), H1651 [15MR]

——— require studies on cyberexploitation of employees and their families (see S. 3788), S7926 [19DE]

Federal employees: establish civilian personnel rotation program for cybersecurity professionals at non-military and non-intelligence agencies that confront cybersecurity challenges (see S. 2620), S1947 [22MR]

FEMA: provide for online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance (see H.R. 7380), H10510 [20DE]

Financial institutions: provide national standard for data security and breach notification on behalf of all consumers (see H.R. 6743), H7941 [7SE]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see S. 3300), S5517 [31JY] (see H.R. 6643), H7734 [31JY]

——— establish a task force on security and safety issues of manufacturing of firearms and related materials through 3-D technology and prohibit manufacture, possession, or transfer of such items (see H.R. 7016), H9414 [2OC]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY] (see H.R. 6649), H7742 [3AU]

——— prohibit sale, acquisition, distribution, or import of certain firearms or ammunition parts, prohibit certain marketing or advertising of such parts, and require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 7115), H9462 [2NO]

——— require an electronic, searchable database of the importation, production, shipment, receipt, sale or other disposition of firearms (see S. 2974), S2924 [24MY]

——— require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 7274), H10169 [12DE]

——— require persons applying for a Federal license to sell firearms to complete an online behavioral detection awareness training course (see H.R. 5285), H1608 [14MR]

Foreign policy: strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (see S. 3336), S5582 [1AU]

Foreign trade: control export, reexport, and transfer of commodities, software, and technology to protect national security and promote U.S. foreign policy (see H.R. 5040), H1211 [15FE]

——— impose sanctions relative to state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see S. 3378), S5931 [23AU]

FTC: establish a task force for purposes of studying effects of automated social media accounts, known as ‘‘bots,’’ on public discourse and elections (see H.R. 7117), H9467 [6NO]

——— establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

——— establish Office of Cybersecurity to provide oversight of data security at credit reporting agencies (see S. 2289), S138 [10JA]

——— establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers (see S. 2639), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5815), H3976 [15MY]

——— extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5930), H4692 [23MY]

——— prohibit circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products (see S. 3639), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7160), H9568 [16NO]

——— promulgate regulations relative to sensitive personal information or behavioral data (see H.R. 6864), H8742 [24SE]

——— protect privacy of users of social media and other online platforms (see S. 2728), S2342 [23AP]

——— provide for greater transparency in and user control over treatment of data collected by mobile applications and enhance security of such data (see H.R. 6547), H7721 [26JY]

——— regulate use of automated software programs, or bots, intended to impersonate or replicate human activity on social media and prohibit use of such programs for political advertising (see S. 3127), S4369 [25JN]

——— require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information (see H.R. 6548), H7721 [26JY]

——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (see S. 2640), S2040 [10AP]

——— review and revise standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that consumer reporting agencies and service providers maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats (see H.R. 5166), H1372 [5MR]

GAO: conduct a study to evaluate role of unlicensed spectrum in offloading broadband traffic (see H.R. 4813), H477 [17JA]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (see S. 3179), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6069), H5093 [12JN]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 6219), H5748 [26JN]

Government regulations: provide a safe harbor from licensing and registration for certain non-controlling blockchain developers and providers of blockchain services (see H.R. 6974), H9405 [28SE]

GPO: ensure availability of no-fee public access to Government information, reform Federal Depository Library Program, and authorize activities of the Superintendent of Documents (see H.R. 5305), H1651 [15MR]

——— establish and maintain a public website allowing access to electronic copies of all congressionally mandated reports (see S. 3438), S6142 [12SE]

GSA: establish BuyAmerican.gov website to collect and display information on Federal agencies’ requests for Buy American Act waivers (see S. 2284), S110 [9JA]

——— make information relative to travel by heads of Executive agencies and other senior individuals publicly available (see S. 2630), S1948 [22MR]

——— obtain an antivirus product to make available to Federal agencies in order to provide the product to individuals whose personally identifiable information may have been compromised (see H.R. 4773), H168 [11JA]

——— transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution (see H.R. 6407), H6463 [17JY]

Hopper, Grace: tribute (see S. Res. 593), S5361 [25JY]

Information technology: allow certain State permitting authority to encourage expansion of broadband service to rural communities (see H.R. 4824), H552 [18JA]

——— clarify regulation of electronic records, signatures, and contracts created, stored, or secured on or through a blockchain and provide standards on legality and enforceability of such documents (see H.R. 7002), H9406 [28SE]

——— create registry of Federal assets on which a communications facility or communications infrastructure could be constructed to address lack of broadband Internet access in rural areas (see H.R. 4798), H403 [16JA]

——— encourage edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include certain data protections in their policies (see H. Res. 1039), H7734 [31JY]

——— ensure Federal funds for construction or acquisition of broadband facilities are not spent in areas where sufficient broadband is already offered or where network deployment is already funded (see H. Res. 690), H169 [11JA]

——— preempt State and local encryption laws to ensure a uniform, national policy for the interstate issue of encryption technology (see H.R. 6044), H4980 [7JN]

——— prioritize development of and support for blockchain technology and digital currencies and prevent and condemn illicit use of such technology (see H. Res. 1102), H9406 [28SE]

——— prioritize funding for wireless broadband providers in States that have enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells for fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) (see H. Res. 689), H169 [11JA]

——— prohibit funding for broadband service in States that prohibit, limit, place conditions on, or regulate broadband service by public, cooperative, or nonprofit broadband providers (see H.R. 5969), H4729 [24MY]

——— support research and development of blockchain technology and provide for a thoughtful and innovation-friendly regulatory approach (see H. Res. 1108), H9406 [28SE]

Internet: protect victims by providing for the expeditious removal of nonconsensual sexually intimate imagery and encourage responsible practices by online service providers (see H.R. 6917), H9089 [26SE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H18 [8JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S46 [4JA]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S46 [4JA] (see H. Res. 675), H18 [8JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see S. 2365), S581 [30JA] (see S. 3243), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 4744), H82 [9JA]

——— impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see S. 3758), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 7321), H10269 [17DE]

IRS: establish a nationwide program to provide personal identification numbers to taxpayers to help prevent tax-related identity theft (see S. 3186), S4843 [9JY]

——— improve organizational structure, taxpayer protections, small business and retirement plan tax administration, service to low-income taxpayers, appeals process, and information technology infrastructure (see S. 3278), S5423 [26JY]

——— make available an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings (see H.R. 5377), H1754 [21MR]

——— report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (see H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1340 [1MR]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see S. 2383), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4943), H901 [6FE]

Marketplace Fairness Act: declare enactment would harm the economy by creating an online sales tax that would create undue burden on small businesses and entrepreneurs and provide no benefit to States without sales taxes (see S. Res. 433), S1686 [13MR]

Medicaid: evaluate access to services and treatment for substance use disorders, telehealth services, and remote patient monitoring for pediatric populations (see S. 2910), S2835 [22MY]

Medicare: expand use of telehealth services for remote imaging for chronic eye disease (see S. 3751), S7586 [13DE]

——— expand use of telehealth services for treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders (see S. 2901), S2835 [22MY]

——— provide coverage of certain mental health telehealth services (see S. 3797), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 6781), H8169 [12SE]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see S. 2908), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 4841), H553 [18JA]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see S. 2460), S1243 [27FE]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures (see H.R. 5773), H3934 [11MY]

——— waive certain telehealth requirements in the case of certain treatment of an opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder (see H.R. 5603), H3505 [24AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: promote ability of beneficiaries to access their personal medical claim data through a mobile health record application (see H.R. 7272), H10169 [12DE]

Money: establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (see H.R. 4752), H131 [10JA] (see H.R. 5036), H1211 [15FE]

——— report on possible exploitation of virtual currencies by terrorists, authorize a competition program to identify regulatory solutions, and develop technology to counter terror threat financing (see H.R. 5664), H3741 [27AP]

——— require a report and strategy relative to virtual currencies and related emerging technologies being used to evade sanctions, finance terrorism, launder monetary instruments, and threaten U.S. national security (see H.R. 5227), H1501 [8MR]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 870), H3750 [3MY]

National Ada Lovelace Day: designate (see S. Res. 592), S5361 [25JY]

National Day on Writing: designate (see S. Res. 653), S6342 [26SE]

National Science and Technology Council: report on machine learning and artificial intelligence (see H.R. 6090), H5152 [13JN]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H3441 [18AP]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish (see S. 2806), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5356), H1728 [20MR]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: carry out activities relative to development and maintenance of a broadband inventory map to assist rural broadband development (see H.R. 4810), H477 [17JA]

——— establish an inventory of Federal assets to provide information to entities that construct or operate communications facilities or provide communications service (see H.R. 4839), H553 [18JA]

——— make grants to establish or expand Internet exchange facilities to improve broadband infrastructure in rural areas (see H.R. 4817), H478 [17JA]

Native Americans: assist Indian tribes in maintaining, expanding, and deploying broadband systems (see H.R. 5172), H1441 [6MR]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (see S. Res. 535), S3035 [6JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance (see S. Res. 557), S4513 [27JN]

NIH: study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see S. 3286), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6590), H7722 [26JY]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see S. 2666), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5517), H3315 [13AP]

NSF: promote veteran involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, computer science, and scientific research (see S. 3395), S5991 [28AU]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit to State election officials and Congress annual reports on pre-election threats for Federal general elections (see H.R. 6436), H6557 [18JY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: permit the public to submit comments on trade agreement negotiations through the Internet (see S. 2310), S187 [16JA]

OMB: rename Office of E-Government and Information Technology as Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) and elevate and codify position of Federal CIO (see H.R. 6901), H9089 [26SE]

——— streamline current Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) cloud computing security process, address agency compliance issues, and establish new metrics for proper implementation (see H.R. 6550), H7721 [26JY]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H3929 [10MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

Pensions: provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see S. 3795), S7926 [19DE]

Postal Service: establish rates for delivery of inbound international mail that do not discriminate between foreign and domestic mailers and review foreign practices relative to exchange of e-commerce goods with the U.S. (see H.R. 5524), H3342 [16AP]

Privacy: encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 523), S2924 [24MY]

——— give option to delete personal information collected by Internet operators resulting from Internet activity prior to age 13 (see S. 2965), S2924 [24MY]

——— prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach (see H.R. 5165), H1372 [5MR]

——— require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice in the case of a breach of security involving such information (see H.R. 5388), H2040 [22MR]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— hold accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad (see S. Res. 564), S4735 [28JN]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

——— strengthen U.S. response to election interference (see H.R. 5910), H4583 [22MY]

——— support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (see H. Res. 999), H6463 [17JY]

S.M.A.R.T. Parent Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1118), H9419 [5OC]

SBA: establish enhanced cybersecurity assistance and protections for small businesses (see S. 2735), S2391 [24AP]

SEC: clarify definition and regulation of digital tokens and tax treatment of virtual currency (see H.R. 7356), H10509 [20DE]

——— exempt emerging growth companies and other smaller companies from requirements to use Extensible Business Reporting Language for periodic reporting (see H.R. 5054), H1212 [15FE]

——— provide jurisdiction over crowdfunding vehicles (see S. 3213), S4965 [16JY] (see H.R. 6380), H6262 [16JY]

——— require publicly traded companies to disclose to investors information on cybersecurity risks and presence of cybersecurity experts on the board of trustees (see H.R. 6638), H7732 [27JY]

Smart Cities Week: observance (see H. Res. 1110), H9414 [2OC]

Social Security: modernize account numbers (see H.R. 7143), H9567 [16NO]

SSA: prohibit use of funds to develop, test, deploy, implement, or administer Disability Case Processing System (see H.R. 5221), H1501 [8MR]

States: grant authority to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws on remote or online transactions (H.R. 2193), consideration (see H. Res. 790), H1698 [19MR]

Taxation: allow exclusion of gain or loss on like-kind exchanges of virtual currency (see H.R. 7361), H10510 [20DE]

——— allow for a credit against tax for placing in service qualified broadband property to expand the level of broadband service in a qualified rural census tract (see H.R. 6871), H8883 [25SE]

——— ban retroactive taxation of Internet commerce (see H.R. 7184), H9690 [28NO]

——— ban retroactive taxation of Internet commerce and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see S. 3725), S7356 [6DE]

——— improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (see H.R. 5445), H3094 [10AP]

——— improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), consideration (see H. Res. 831), H3342 [16AP]

——— modernize and improve management of IRS information technology (see H.R. 5362), H1754 [21MR]

——— prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote seller and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see H.R. 6724), H7919 [6SE] (see H.R. 6824), H8725 [13SE]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see S. 3581), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7058), H9430 [12OC]

——— provide a tax credit to consumers to reimburse a portion of the cost of broadband infrastructure serving limited broadband districts (see H.R. 6442), H6587 [19JY]

——— provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance (see H.R. 6973), H9405 [28SE]

——— require electronic filing of annual returns of exempt organizations and provide for making such returns available for public inspection (see H.R. 5443), H3094 [10AP]

Technology: promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce (see H.R. 4829), H552 [18JA]

Telecommunications: call for coordination of Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies to maximize benefits of broadband investment (see H. Res. 687), H169 [11JA]

——— ensure legislation to promote broadband access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner (see H. Res. 691), H169 [11JA]

——— prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress (see S. 3255), S5130 [23JY]

——— require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9405 [28SE]

——— streamline siting processes for small cell infrastructure deployment (see S. 3157), S4733 [28JN]

Tobacco products: prevent the sale of e-cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors (see H.R. 7337), H10335 [19DE]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (see S. 2455), S1243 [27FE]

Voting: prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H6557 [18JY]

——— promote innovation in voting, including in voting technology and voter registration technology, election security, and increased voter participation through a challenge prize competition (see H.R. 6564), H7721 [26JY]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see S. 3049), S3760 [12JN] (see H.R. 6093), H5152 [13JN]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, provide funding to States to meet such requirements, and study use of open-source electronic voting software (see H.R. 5147), H1340 [1MR]

Cloture motions

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Cost Estimates

Dept. of Homeland Security Chief Data Officer position establishment (H.R. 6447): CBO, E1345 [28SE]

Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act (H.R. 6735): CBO, E1340 [28SE]

21st Century IRS Act (H.R. 5445): CBO, H3425 [18AP]

Letters

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]

——— Faiz Shakir, ACLU, S1867 [21MR]

——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]

——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]

——— Stephen E. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S1869 [21MR], H1297 [27FE]

——— World Without Exploitation (organization), H1298 [27FE]

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H7846 [5SE]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7845 [5SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7846 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense use of U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Force to engage Russian cyber operators and disrupt their clandestine influence operations that could interfere in U.S. elections: Senators Nelson, Blumenthal, and Shaheen, S1399 [6MR]

Election Assistance Commission election security grant program funding: several State attorneys general, S5246 [24JY]

Georgia Support Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H10141 [12DE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10141 [12DE]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— several Representatives, H3468 [24AP]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]

Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1409 [6MR]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1409 [6MR]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1409 [6MR]

Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8132 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8132 [12SE]

Special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials: several former Senators, S7654 [17DE]

——— several Representatives, H3838 [9MY]

Lists

Organizations and individuals supporting H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1295 [27FE]

Memorandums

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Congressional Research Service, S1856 [21MR]

Motions

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1731 [14MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1871 [21MR]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2698 [16MY]

Notices

Intention to object to S. 3278, Protecting Taxpayers Act: Senator Grassley, S5789 [21AU]

Remarks in House

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: impact, H6636 [23JY], H7165 [25JY]

Anaheim, CA: tribute to Anaheim Union High School District efforts to install digital mapping system, establish Cybersecurity Pathway, and create Offensive Security Society, E832 [13JN]

Animals: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (H.R. 1494), H4287 [22MY]

Armed Forces: allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed (H.R. 2409), H7130, H7131 [24JY]

Army: Quantum Information Sciences program funding, H5742, H5743 [26JN]

Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation: tribute, H1232 [26FE]

China: address growing threat of digital authoritarianism to freedom of speech, E541 [26AP]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to organizations for efforts to increase school safety by addressing impact of social media and bullying on students, H7167 [25JY]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: Dept. of Justice report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, H5355 [20JN], E888 [21JN]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on Global Health Supply Chain Management—Lessons Learned and Ways Forward, E682 [18MY]

Congress: Office of Technology Assessment funding, H4971, H4972 [7JN]

Copyrights: provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, H3537 [25AP]

Crime: allow enforcement of criminal and civil sex trafficking laws against websites that knowingly facilitate online sex trafficking, H1296, H1302–H1304 [27FE]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking, H3130 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1290–H1305, H1319 [27FE], H3195 [12AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1277–H1280 [27FE]

——— call for investigation of Robert S. Mueller, III, Rod J. Rosenstein, and James B. Comey, Jr., for alleged crimes committed during investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3140 [11AP]

——— criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), H3078–H3080 [10AP]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (S. 3170), H10153 [12DE]

——— provide alternative sentencing guidelines for minors convicted in sexting cases, H8842–H8844 [25SE]

Crime Stoppers Global Solutions (organization): tribute, E1652 [12DE]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment, H9248 [28SE]

——— allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (H.R. 5483), H5060, H5061 [12JN], E1537 [16NO]

——— report on the sale of lawful and unlawful controlled substance analogues over the Internet, H5218 [15JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (H.R. 6032), H9675, H9676 [28NO]

Dept. of Defense: Cyber Scholarship Program funding, H5802 [27JN]

——— Defense-Wide Manufacturing Science and Technology program funding for Microelectronics Cybersecurity Center, H9046 [26SE]

——— National Security Technology Accelerator funding, H5744 [26JN]

——— study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]

——— training and retention of cybersecurity professionals funding, H5792, H5793 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: authorize American Dream Accounts to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students, H7191 [25JY]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants for integration of cybersecurity education (H.R. 7214), H9806, H9807 [10DE]

Dept. of Energy: Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response program funding, H4933 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information, H9246 [28SE]

——— appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information (H.R. 4284), H5034–H5036 [12JN]

——— promote testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers (H.R. 3331), H5032–H5034 [12JN], E835 [13JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency (H.R. 3359), Senate amendment, H9501–H9506 [13NO]

——— codify an office to strengthen the capacity of the agency to attract and retain highly trained computer and information security professionals (H.R. 1981), H1663 [19MR], H8751 [25SE]

——— establish a computer bug bounty pilot program (S. 1281), H8748 [25SE]

——— establish a continuous diagnostics and mitigation program (H.R. 6443), H7793–H7796 [4SE]

——— establish a data framework to provide access for appropriate personnel to law enforcement and other departmental information (H.R. 2454), Senate amendment, H10129, H10130, H10152 [12DE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and a bug bounty program (H.R. 7327), H10291–H10297 [19DE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy for departmental Internet websites (H.R. 6735), H8746–H8748, H8822 [25SE]

——— establish position of Chief Data Officer (H.R. 6447), H7801–H7803 [4SE]

——— establish program to improve election system cybersecurity by facilitating and encouraging assessments by independent technical experts to identify and report vulnerabilities, H6276 [17JY]

——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (H.R. 5733), H5630–H5632 [25JN]

——— submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures (H.R. 3202), H43–H46 [9JA], H1663 [19MR], H7795 [4SE], H8880 [25SE], E44 [16JA]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3332–H3338 [16AP]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 907), H5845 [28JN]

——— closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H5279–H5282 [19JN]

——— indictment of Park Jin Hyok on criminal charges related to hacking, H8249 [13SE]

——— investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H8256–H8258 [13SE]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, H693 [30JA]

——— establish a Vulnerability Disclosure Program to improve cybersecurity and a bug bounty program to identify and report vulnerabilities of Internet-facing information technology (H.R. 5433), H8878–H8880 [25SE]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects, H1414 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (H.R. 6418), H10427, H10428 [20DE]

——— Electronic Health Record Modernization Program funding, H4867 [7JN]

——— provide documents on oversight of Electronic Health Record Modernization Program to ensure medical records are available electronically and are easily transferrable between medical facilities, H9799, H9800 [10DE]

——— provide documents on oversight of Electronic Health Record Modernization Program to ensure medical records are available electronically and are easily transferrable between medical facilities (H.R. 4245), H4253, H4254 [21MY]

——— study effectiveness of Veterans Crisis Line in preventing veteran suicide (H.R. 4173), H24 [9JA], H8167 [12SE]

DuBois, PA: tribute to Google, Inc., CS First Roadshow computer science education presentation at DuBois Area Middle School, H4852 [7JN]

Eastman, Sean: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1591 [3DE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H3497 [24AP]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, H6276, H6277, H6381, H6382 [17JY], H6477, H6480–H6483, H6485 [18JY], H6569–H6571, H6572, H6573 [19JY]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7695, H7696, H7698 [26JY], H7846 [5SE]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (H.R. 5011), H9049 [26SE]

Executive Office of the President: elimination of position of special assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator, H3957 [15MY]

——— establish National Office for Cyberspace (H.R. 5822), H3957 [15MY]

FAA: conduct study on diversity of cybersecurity workforce in order to develop recommendations to increase size, quality, and diversity of such workforce, H3683 [26AP]

——— issue regulations establishing minimum dimensions for seats in passenger aircraft and require airlines to post on their websites the amount of space available for each passenger on an aircraft, H9037 [26SE]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H128 [10JA]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality, H4985 [8JN]

——— encourage spectrum licensees to make unused spectrum available to rural and smaller carriers to expand wireless coverage, H1411 [6MR]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S., H4128 [16MY]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (H.R. 4881), H6595–H6597 [23JY]

——— evaluate broadband coverage in Indian country and on land held by Native corporations and complete a proceeding to address unserved areas, H1412 [6MR]

——— expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, H1231 [26FE], H10275 [19DE]

——— provide for deposits of bidders in auctions of spectrum frequencies to be deposited in the Treasury, H1411 [6MR]

——— reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1398–H1414 [6MR], E271, E272 [7MR]

——— submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, H1411 [6MR]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements, H6272 [17JY]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (H.R. 7327), H10291–H10297 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (H.R. 5759), H9720–H9722 [29NO]

——— require agencies to accept electronic release forms (H.R. 3076), H6209–H6211 [16JY]

Federal employees: provide for a study on use of social media in security clearance investigations (H.R. 3737), H1416, H1417 [6MR]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

Foreign trade: control export, reexport, and transfer of commodities, software, and technology to protect national security and promote U.S. foreign policy, H5696 [26JN]

Forest Service: streamline process for broadband facility location applications on Federal land, H4171, H4172 [17MY]

GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1291, H1304, H1305 [27FE]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking, H6310, H6311 [17JY]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (H.R. 6069), H5589, H5590 [25JN]

Georgia: Richmond Hill Middle School team winner of Congressional App Challenge for 1st Congressional District, H164 [11JA]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (H.R. 6219), H6473 [18JY], H10140–H10142 [12DE], E1158 [17AU], E1656 [12DE]

House of Representatives: investigation of information technology support staff for alleged procurement scam, H4768 [5JN]

Information technology: allegations of bias on certain online platforms, H4592 [23MY]

——— allegations of media bias by certain online platforms relative to conservative views, E1712 [20DE]

——— allow certain State permitting authority to encourage expansion of broadband service to rural communities (H.R. 4824), H8130–H8133 [12SE]

——— call for interagency coordination of broadband Internet infrastructure funding in order to maximize benefits of broadband investment, H10122 [12DE]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H78 [9JA], H101, H103–H112 [10JA], H136, H137–H160 [11JA], E73, E80 [19JA]

——— provide list of foreign state or nonstate actors involved in threats to election campaigns for Federal offices, H6145 [12JY]

——— report on national security threat posed by ‘‘deep fake’’ image and audio manipulation technology, H6148 [12JY]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H65 [9JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (H. Res. 676), H51–H57, H59, H66–H72 [9JA], H129 [10JA], H3466 [24AP], E28 [10JA], E39 [12JA], E52 [17JA], E78 [19JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (H.R. 4744), H54, H55 [9JA], H3464–H3470 [24AP]

Ireland: tribute to WearingIrish social media campaign and competition to highlight Irish clothing and jewelry designers, E797 [7JN]

IRS: establish a free, online tax preparation and filing service and programs that allow taxpayers to access third-party provided tax return information (H.R. 3511), H3407 [18AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (H.R. 5141), E622 [10MY]

Karnik, Arya: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1594 [3DE]

ManTech International Corp.: anniversary, E752 [29MY]

Medicare: provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, H5260, H5261 [19JN]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances, H5512, H5514 [22JN]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures, E902 [22JN]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures (H.R. 5773), H5103 [13JN], H5258–H5261 [19JN]

MITRE Corp.: anniversary, E1716 [20DE]

Money: add virtual currencies to assessment of threat financing relative to Russia, H6148 [12JY]

——— address the rise of digital currency, H3788 [8MY]

——— establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (H.R. 5036), H9060–H9062 [26SE]

——— report on possible exploitation of virtual currencies by terrorists, authorize a competition program to identify regulatory solutions, and develop technology to counter terror threat financing, H6152, H6153 [12JY]

——— require a report and strategy relative to virtual currencies and related emerging technologies being used to evade sanctions, finance terrorism, launder monetary instruments, and threaten U.S. national security, H9061 [26SE]

Mount Vernon, AR: tribute to Mount Vernon-Enola High School cybersecurity team, H5027 [12JN]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for resignation from special counsel position, H1346 [5MR]

——— call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 870), H7166 [25JY]

——— special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H72 [9JA], H980 [8FE], H1381 [6MR], H1655, H1694–H1696 [19MR], H1736, H1738 [21MR], H2032–H2037 [22MR], H3089–H3091 [10AP], H3099, H3102, H3139–H3141 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], H3346 [17AP], H3567–H3571 [25AP], H3739 [27AP], H3838 [9MY], H3967–H3970 [15MY], H4129–H4132 [16MY], H4281 [21MY], H4698, H4723 [24MY], H4768–H4770 [5JN], H6164, H6168–H6171 [12JY], H6244 [16JY], H6634 [23JY], H7820–H7822 [4SE], H7873 [6SE], H9513 [14NO], E919 [26JN], E1024 [17JY]

National Archives and Records Administration: require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies and require a certification and reports relative to Presidential records (H.R. 1376), H6199, H6200 [16JY], E1042 [23JY]

National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election: establish (H.R. 356), H9050 [26SE]

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: observance, H9139 [27SE]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (H.R. 5576), H7843–H7848 [5SE], E1206 [5SE]

——— clarify and improve procedures and accountability for authorizing acquisitions and sharing of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching collections of communications (H.R. 3989), H109 [10JA]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish, H4373 [22MY], H4677 [23MY]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, H6179 [13JY], H6267 [17JY], H6472 [18JY]

News media: broadcasting of vulgarity associated with President Trump’s characterization of countries of origin of certain immigrants, H177 [16JA]

NIST: disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks (S. 770), H7201 [25JY]

——— release of cybersecurity framework update, H3329 [16AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on establishment of the Foreign Malign Influence Response Center to provide comprehensive assessment of foreign efforts to influence U.S. processes and elections, H6152 [12JY]

OMB: rename Office of E-Government and Information Technology as Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) and elevate and codify position of Federal CIO (H.R. 6901), H9723–H9725 [29NO]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (H.R. 5765), E628 [10MY]

Paris, Matthew: 4th Congressional District of Colorado Congressional App Challenge winner, E1561 [27NO]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center retirees, E184 [14FE]

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ: tribute to Point Pleasant Borough High School students for developing Lunch Buddy app, H5159 [14JN]

Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs, H4593 [23MY]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— develop strategy to expose and deter interference in U.S. elections and other democratic countries, H3347 [17AP]

——— hold accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad, H6117 [12JY]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, E397 [5AP]

——— support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (H. Res. 999), H6274, H6277, H6280 [17JY], H6479 [18JY]

SBA: require cyber certification for small business development center counselors (H.R. 3170), H3797–H3800 [8MY]

Scott, Owen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1592 [3DE]

SEC: require certain entities to develop internal risk control mechanisms to safeguard and govern the storage of market data (H.R. 3973), H3352 [17AP], H9735 [29NO]

Springfield, IL: tribute to Springfield Clinic work with OpenNotes movement, E225 [27FE], E258 [5MR]

Stone, Kristen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1593 [3DE]

Strzok, Peter: testimony before House committees relative to conduct during case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H6166–H6168 [12JY], H6257 [16JY]

Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), H3223 [13AP], H3416, H3422–H3429 [18AP]

——— improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), consideration (H. Res. 831), H3405–H3411 [18AP]

——— modernize and improve management of IRS information technology, H3427 [18AP]

——— require electronic filing of annual returns of exempt organizations and provide for making such returns available for public inspection (H.R. 5443), H3371, H3372 [17AP]

Trump, President: claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (H.R. 1997), H757–H760 [5FE], E140 [6FE]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 12), H6480 [18JY], H9048 [26SE]

——— require voting systems to produce a voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes and protect such systems from theft, manipulation, and malicious computer hackers, H1320 [27FE]

Whatcom Community College: tribute to leadership in cybersecurity education, E1371 [5OC]

Remarks in Senate

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: Dept. of Justice report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, S3865 [13JN], S3931 [14JN], S4929 [12JY]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): release of ‘‘Putin’s Asymmetric Assault on Democracy in Russia and Europe’’ report, S154–S156 [11JA]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of human trafficking on the Internet, S52 [8JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): investigation into relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5974 [28AU]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S486 [24JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency: require open recommendations from inspectors general at Federal agencies that have remained unimplemented for more than a year be posted to a website (S. 2178), S2885 [23MY]

Courts: indictment of Backpage.com (Internet site) executives for facilitating prostitution, money laundering, and other crimes, S2053, S2081 [11AP]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S85–S87 [9JA], S1293 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1401 [6MR], S1660–S1662 [13MR], S1849–S1861, S1864–S1872 [21MR], S2053, S2079–S2081 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (S. 1693), S53 [8JA], S85–S87 [9JA], S145 [11JA], S278 [18JA], S5100 [19JY]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1741, S1744, S1759 [15MR], S1773, S1774, S1780–S1783 [19MR], S1799, S1801, S1807, S1816, S1827–S1830, S1833 [20MR]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR]

——— clarify that efforts of interactive computer service providers or users to identify, restrict access to, or remove objectionable online material shall not be considered in determining liability of the provider or user, S1829 [20MR], S1869, S1871 [21MR]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), S8036 [22DE]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (S. 3170), S6364 [27SE]

——— protect websites that attempt to moderate online sex trafficking content even if efforts are taken in bad faith, S1807 [20MR]

Cyberspace Solarium Commission: establish, S3927 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (S. 3360), S5761 [21AU]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (S. 645), S7621, S7622 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: establish a website listing defense contractors convicted of defrauding the Federal Government, S3965 [18JN]

——— implement online computerized assessment to detect behaviors indicating suicide risk and other mental health conditions for Armed Forces members, S6213 [18SE]

——— use U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Force to engage Russian cyber operators and disrupt their clandestine influence operations that could interfere in U.S. elections, S1398 [6MR]

Dept. of Education: support coding education (S. 3122), S5477 [31JY], S5910 [23AU]

Dept. of Energy: establish a pilot program to identify security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector (S. 79), S7953, S7954 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS: require States to adopt a centralized system to expedite placement of children in foster care or guardianship, or for adoption, across State lines, and provide grants to States to develop such a system, S796 [8FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency (H.R. 3359), S6503 [3OC]

——— establish a computer bug bounty pilot program (S. 1281), S2223 [17AP]

——— establish a data framework to provide access for appropriate personnel to law enforcement and other departmental information (H.R. 2454), S7371 [6DE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and a bug bounty program (H.R. 7327), S7950 [19DE]

——— establish an election security grant program (S. 3116), S4989 [17JY]

——— place restrictions on searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (S. 2462), S1249 [27FE]

Dept. of Justice: investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]

——— release of documents relative to investigation into foreign interference in elections, S2362 [24AP]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA], S808 [8FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: urge compliance with Committee on Finance (Senate) request for documentation relative to investigation into relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5974 [28AU], S6272 [24SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: study effectiveness of Veterans Crisis Line in preventing veteran suicide, S4271, S4272 [20JN]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5399 [26JY], S5469 [31JY], S5534 [1AU]

Elections: protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats, S2856 [23MY], S3743 [12JN]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2261), S145 [11JA], S671, S672 [7FE], S1374 [6MR], S5821 [22AU]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2593), S1913 [22MR], S5057 [18JY], S5247 [24JY], S5499 [31JY]

Facebook, Inc.: concerns over online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S3013 [6JN]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S508 [25JA]

FCC: decision to repeal net neutrality regulations, S5–S8 [3JA], S174 [16JA], S1204 [26FE]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S1224, S1231 [27FE], S1346 [6MR], S2559, S2560, S2564, S2568, S2581–S2589 [9MY], S2672 [15MY], S2688–S2710 [16MY], S2741 [17MY], S3397 [11JN], S3744 [12JN]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (S. 2853), S2699–S2701, S2708 [16MY]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as information service (S. 2853), unanimous-consent request, S2700, S2701 [16MY]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (S. 2343), S7367, S7368 [6DE]

——— expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, S900 [13FE]

——— make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program (S. 2958), S2935 [24MY]

——— reform Mobility Phase II challenge process relative to mobile voice and wireless broadband coverage (S. 2955), S2934 [24MY]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (S. 1989), S1755 [15MR]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (H.R. 7327), S7950 [19DE]

——— establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (S. 3085), S7809–S7817 [18DE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (H.R. 5759), S7453 [11DE]

——— modernize Government information technology, S5497–S5499 [31JY]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (S. 3300), S5470 [31JY]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns, S5344 [25JY]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (S. 3304), S5465, S5469–S5472, S5506 [31JY]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (S. 3304), unanimous-consent request, S5469, S5470 [31JY]

——— require an electronic, searchable database of the importation, production, shipment, receipt, sale or other disposition of firearms (S. 2974), S2935 [24MY]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

——— reaffirm congressional support for U.S. intelligence agencies and diplomats and declare that an attack on election system by a foreign power is a hostile act, S5247 [24JY]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (S. 3336), S7128 [27NO]

FTC: require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information, S1573 [8MR]

——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (S. 2640), S2042 [10AP]

Hopper, Grace: tribute (S. Res. 593), S5390 [25JY]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S173–S180 [16JA], S213, S224–S227, S235–S242 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA], S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S126 [10JA]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S2, S16 [3JA], S35, S42 [4JA], S59 [8JA]

IRS: establish a nationwide program to provide personal identification numbers to taxpayers to help prevent tax-related identity theft (S. 3186), S4844 [9JY]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands, S1923 [22MR]

——— improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (S. 2383), S595 [5FE]

Medicare: expand use of telehealth services for treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders, S6210 [18SE]

Micron Technology, Inc.: anniversary, S6435 [2OC]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S144, S148–S150 [11JA], S619 [6FE], S1341 [5MR], S2024 [10AP], S2086 [12AP], S2741 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2805 [22MY], S2845, S2847–S2850 [23MY], S2890 [24MY], S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3865 [13JN], S5511 [31JY], S6944–S6947 [14NO], S6970, S7020 [15NO], S7128 [27NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7199 [29NO], S7849–S7851 [19DE]

National Ada Lovelace Day: designate (S. Res. 592), S5390 [25JY]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (S. Res. 535), S3010 [6JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, S4860–S4866, S4868 [10JY], S4896 [11JY], S4934 [12JY], S5244 [24JY]

News media: use of propaganda and misinformation to create polarization, S6375–S6378 [28SE]

NIST: disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks (S. 770), S5561 [1AU]

Ravalli County, MT: tribute to Ravalli County Sheriff’s Dept., for response to threatening comments and social media posts of Darby High School student, S1313 [1MR]

Russia: develop strategy to expose and deter interference in U.S. elections and other democratic countries, S2306–S2308 [19AP], S4977, S4978 [17JY], S5028 [18JY]

——— efforts to influence U.S. elections, S2424, S2427 [25AP], S2856 [23MY], S4706 [28JN]

——— enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4986–S4990 [17JY]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, S2192 [17AP]

——— strengthen U.S. response to election interference, S5321 [25JY]

——— use of social media to spread divisive or false information in order to weaken the U.S. from within, S5493–S5495 [31JY]

Senate: legislative priorities, S276 [18JA]

Senior citizens: prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the justice system’s response to victims in elder abuse and exploitation cases (S. 178), S7841 [19DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy and use of social media, S3 [3JA]

Voting: require States to automatically register eligible voters (S. 2106), S7118 [27NO]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (S. 3049), S5248 [24JY]

Zuckerberg, Mark: congressional testimony relative to online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S2025 [10AP]

Reports filed

Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorders Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5603) (H. Rept. 115–745), H5092 [12JN]

Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6443) (H. Rept. 115–910), H7775 [28AU]

Allow Servicemembers To Terminate Their Cable, Satellite Television, and Internet Access Service Contracts While Deployed: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2409) (H. Rept. 115–866), H7153 [24JY]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 115–572), H1220 [20FE]

Combat Online Predators Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 115–627), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5444, Taxpayer First Act and H.R. 5445, 21st Century IRS Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 831) (H. Rept. 115–641), H3342 [16AP]

Consideration of S. 139, Foreign Intelligence Collection and Safeguards, Accountability, and Acquisition Oversight Improvements and Extension of Communications Search Authority: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 682) (H. Rept. 115–504), H82 [9JA]

Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6743) (H. Rept. 115–1097), H10586 [21DE]

Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents (CASES) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3076) (H. Rept. 115–826), H6262 [16JY]

Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 754) (S. Rept. 115–263), S2991 [5JN]

CyberTipline Modernization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3170), S6221 [18SE]

Dept. of HHS Promotion of Testing of Incentive Payments for Adoption and Use of Certified Electronic Health Records Technology by Behavioral Health Providers: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3331) (H. Rept. 115–720), H5020 [8JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Data Framework Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2397) (S. Rept. 115–380), S7088 [26NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Position of Chief Data Officer Establishment: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6447) (H. Rept. 115–915), H7823 [4SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Information Produced and Disseminated Relative to Cybersecurity Threats Posed by ZTE Corp., in China: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 898) (H. Rept. 115–714), H5020 [8JN]

DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5733) (H. Rept. 115–777), H5580 [22JN]

Digital Global Access Policy (GAP) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 600), S6630 [5OC]

Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1376) (H. Rept. 115–824), H6262 [16JY]

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]

Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 115–748), H5092 [12JN]

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085), S7088 [26NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085) (S. Rept. 115–408), S7274 [4DE]

Federal CIO Authorization Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6901) (H. Rept. 115–987), H9430 [12OC]

Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3208) (S. Rept. 115–382), S7088 [26NO]

Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3437) (S. Rept. 115–385), S7088 [26NO]

Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6069) (H. Rept. 115–781), H5647 [25JN]

Financial Technology Protection Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5036) (H. Rept. 115–984), H9088 [26SE]

FITARA Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1867) (S. Rept. 115–244), S2622 [10MY]

Hack the Dept. of Homeland Security (Hack DHS) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1281) (S. Rept. 115–209), S1219 [26FE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (S. 1281) (H. Rept. 115–964), H8882 [25SE]

Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2178) (S. Rept. 115–245), S2622 [10MY]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 4744) (H. Rept. 115–642), H3440 [18AP]

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 645) (S. Rept. 115–341), S6438 [2OC]

Modernizing Congressional Reporting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3027) (S. Rept. 115–333), S6028 [4SE]

National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 594) (S. Rept. 115–410), S7274 [4DE]

Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. 115–951), H8724 [13SE]

Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2343) (S. Rept. 115–342), S6438 [2OC]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4881) (H. Rept. 115–837), H6556 [18JY]

Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5773) (H. Rept. 115–761), H5283 [19JN]

Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6735) (H. Rept. 115–961), H8882 [25SE]

Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to NATO, Support Efforts To Counter Russian Aggression, Commit to Enlargement, and Urge Members To Cooperate at Summit To Strengthen the Alliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 557), S5003 [17JY]

Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4986) (H. Rept. 115–587), H1440 [6MR]

Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4824) (H. Rept. 115–881), H7741 [3AU]

Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2418) (S. Rept. 115–345), S6731 [9OC]

Russian Active Measures for the 115th Congress: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 115–1110), H10605 [31DE]

Securing Energy Infrastructure Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 79) (S. Rept. 115–246), S2622 [10MY]

Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4668) (H. Rept. 115–654), H3574 [25AP]

Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3170) (H. Rept. 115–653), H3574 [25AP]

Small Company Disclosure Simplification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5054) (H. Rept. 115–1094), H10586 [21DE]

Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3737) (H. Rept. 115–512), H168 [11JA]

Social Security Online Tools Innovation Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3309) (H. Rept. 115–932), H8106 [10SE]

Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4841) (H. Rept. 115–747), H5092 [12JN]

State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT (SMART IoT) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6032) (H. Rept. 115–1003), H9462 [2NO]

Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1693) (S. Rept. 115–199), S138 [10JA]

Support for Rapid Innovation Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 278) (S. Rept. 115–444), S7925 [19DE]

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4323), S6141 [12SE]

21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA): Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3050) (S. Rept. 115–418), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5759) (H. Rept. 115–1055), H9742 [29NO]

21st Century IRS Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5445) (H. Rept. 115–638), H3314 [13AP]

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5520) (H. Rept. 115–690), H4241 [18MY]

Veterans’ Electronic Health Record Modernization Oversight Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4245) (H. Rept. 115–691), H4283 [21MY]

Statements

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: John F. Clark, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H1298 [27FE]

——— Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook, Inc., H1295 [27FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 98, correct enrollment of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H162 [11JA]

H. Res. 676, condemn Iranian human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H51 [9JA]

H. Res. 682, consideration of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H103 [10JA]

H. Res. 748, consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1277 [27FE]

H. Res. 831, consideration of H.R. 5444, of Taxpayer First Act and H.R. 5445, 21st Century IRS Act, H3405 [18AP]

H.R. 1376, Electronic Message Preservation Act, H6199 [16JY]

H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1301 [27FE]

H.R. 1997, Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act, H757 [5FE]

H.R. 2409, allow Armed Forces servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed, H7130 [24JY]

H.R. 3076, Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents (CASES) Act, H6209 [16JY]

H.R. 3170, Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act, H3797 [8MY]

H.R. 3202, Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act, H43 [9JA]

H.R. 3331, Dept. of HHS testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers, H5032 [12JN]

H.R. 3359, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act, H9501–H9506 [13NO]

H.R. 3737, Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act, H1416 [6MR]

H.R. 4203, Combat Online Predators Act, S8036 [22DE], H3078 [10AP]

H.R. 4245, Veterans’ Electronic Health Record Modernization Oversight Act, H4253 [21MY]

H.R. 4284, Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids (INFO) Act, H5034 [12JN]

H.R. 4744, Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, H3464–H3466 [24AP]

H.R. 4824, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, H8130 [12SE]

H.R. 4881, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, H6595 [23JY]

H.R. 4986, Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act, H1399–H1408 [6MR]

H.R. 5036, Financial Technology Protection Act, H9060 [26SE]

H.R. 5433, Hack Your State Dept. Act, H8878 [25SE]

H.R. 5443, require electronic filing of annual tax returns of exempt organizations and provide for making such returns available for public inspection, H3371 [17AP]

H.R. 5445, 21st Century IRS Act, H3422–H3424 [18AP]

H.R. 5483, Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act, H5060 [12JN]

H.R. 5576, Cyber Deterrence and Response Act, H7843–H7845 [5SE]

H.R. 5733, DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act, H5630 [25JN]

H.R. 5759, 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA), H9720 [29NO]

H.R. 5773, Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act, H5258 [19JN]

H.R. 6032, State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT (SMART IoT) Act, H9675 [28NO]

H.R. 6069, Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act, H5589 [25JN]

H.R. 6219, Georgia Support Act, H10140 [12DE]

H.R. 6418, VA Website Accessibility Act, H10427 [20DE]

H.R. 6443, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act, H7793 [4SE]

H.R. 6447, Dept. of Homeland Security Chief Data Officer position establishment, H7801 [4SE]

H.R. 6735, Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act, H8746 [25SE]

H.R. 6901, Federal CIO Authorization Act, H9723–H9725 [29NO]

H.R. 7327, Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-Capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure (SECURE) Technology Act, H10291–H10296 [19DE]

S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, S7953 [19DE]

S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H137–H142 [11JA]

S. 770, Making Available Information Now To Strengthen Trust and Resilience and Enhance Enterprise Technology (MAIN STREET) Cybersecurity Act, H7201 [25JY]

S. 1281, Hack the Department of Homeland Security (Hack DHS) Act, S2224 [17AP]

S. 2178, Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act, S2885 [23MY]

S. 2343, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, S7367 [6DE]

S. 2958, make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate), S2935 [24MY]

S. 2965, Clean Slate for Kids Online Act, S2935 [24MY]

S. 3085, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, S7813–S7817 [18DE]

S. 3170, CyberTipline Modernization Act, S4738–S4740 [28JN], H10153–H10155 [12DE]

S. 3360, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act, S5761 [21AU]

S. 3464, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act, S6226 [18SE]

S. 3784, Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S7928–S7930 [19DE]

S. Res. 367, condemn Iranian terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S47 [4JA]

S. Res. 368, condemn Iranian human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S47 [4JA]

S. Res. 433, declare enactment of Marketplace Fairness Act would harm the economy by creating an online sales tax that would create undue burden on small businesses and entrepreneurs and provide no benefit to States without sales taxes, S1688 [13MR]

S. Res. 523, encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens, S2937 [24MY]

S. Res. 535, reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression, S3037 [6JN]

S. Res. 557, reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance, S4516 [27JN]

S. Res. 564, hold Russia accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad, S4744 [28JN]

S. Res. 592, National Ada Lovelace Day, S5373 [25JY]

S. Res. 593, tribute to Grace Hopper, S5373 [25JY]

S. Res. 653, National Day on Writing, S6346 [26SE]

S. Res. 736, Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States establishment, S7932 [19DE]

S.J. Res. 52, disapprove FCC rule on net neutrality, S2709 [16MY]

COMSTOCK, BARBARA (a Representative from Virginia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4578 [22MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3678, H3679 [26AP], H3714 [27AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3678, H3679 [26AP], H3714 [27AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5984 [3JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H2043 [22MR]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

American Heart Month: observance (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H737 [2FE]

Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry (see H.R. 4673), H733 [30JA]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H1342 [1MR] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1501 [8MR]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H83 [9JA]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H4850 [6JN]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see H.R. 7123), H9510 [13NO]

——— express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H7157 [24JY]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5233), H6196 [13JY]

Clean the Bay Day: support efforts and goals (see H. Res. 912), H4729 [24MY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see H.J. Res. 132), H3444 [18AP]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H19 [8JA]

Crime: make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 5698), H3887 [9MY]

——— prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4655), H1544 [13MR]

——— provide that it is unlawful to distribute a private, visual depiction of a person’s intimate parts, or of a person engaging in sexually explicit conduct, without the person’s consent (see H.R. 4472), H4733 [25MY]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H7921 [6SE]

Dept. of HHS: develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (see H.R. 5774), H4285 [21MY]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H4778 [5JN]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H1607 [14MR]

——— establish Prescription Safety Alert System to combat prescription drug abuse by collecting, maintaining, and providing to dispensers patients’ prescription and dispensing history (see H.R. 6688), H7776 [28AU]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H4733 [25MY]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see H.R. 5176), H3211 [12AP]

——— provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 5900), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (see H.R. 5774), H4285 [21MY]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H731 [30JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H7943 [7SE]

——— take appropriate actions to ensure that an illegal alien sex offender is in removal proceedings or has been ordered removed, and is required to register as a sex offender (see H.R. 6595), H7732 [27JY]

Dept. of Justice: extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see H.R. 3918), H8728 [13SE]

——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H7941 [7SE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1268 [26FE]

Dept. of State: monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see H.R. 1911), H1609 [14MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H1227 [23FE]

——— conduct a pilot program on post-traumatic growth (see H.R. 5986), H4736 [29MY]

——— conduct review of deaths of certain veterans who committed suicide (see H.R. 2652), H625 [22JA]

——— ensure certain health care contractors are subject to Federal tort claims laws to improve accountability of physicians (see H.R. 7105), H9459 [30OC]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H7735 [31JY]

——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H3887 [9MY]

——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see H.R. 2452), H1729 [20MR]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 6398), H6462 [17JY]

Diseases and disorders: facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases, including Ebola, through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see H.R. 1415), H7156 [24JY]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (see H.R. 2851), H4981 [7JN]

——— establish additional registration requirements for prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 3964), H1267 [26FE]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H733 [30JA]

Earth Science Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9419 [5OC]

Education: support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H3097 [10AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7825 [4SE]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H1503 [8MR]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5977 [28JN]

FCC: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H3707 [26AP]

FDA: extend market exclusivity periods for drugs approved to prevent, diagnose, or treat a rare disease or condition (see H.R. 1223), H1373 [5MR]

Federal agencies and departments: improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (see H.R. 5759), H3929 [10MY]

——— modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H168 [11JA]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

——— repeal certain revised annuity employee categories within the Federal Employee Retirement System (see H.R. 3269), H7782 [31AU]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1884), H8171 [12SE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H7772 [24AU]

FEMA: amend certain policies relative to entities that receive Federal funds to assist animals impacted by disasters (see H.R. 6131), H5224 [15JN]

——— reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H7689 [25JY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see H. Res. 349), H8172 [12SE]

——— improve U.S. ability to advance religious freedom globally and appoint new Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and Special Advisor for International Religious Freedom (see H. Res. 319), H1610 [14MR]

Genocide: draw upon relevant lessons of past genocides to help prevent war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against religious and ethnic groups (see H. Res. 220), H1654 [15MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H3397 [17AP]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H610 [21JA]

GPO: ensure availability of no-fee public access to Government information, reform Federal Depository Library Program, and authorize activities of the Superintendent of Documents (see H.R. 5305), H1651 [15MR]

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H5286 [19JN]

——— provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the U.S. (see H.R. 3592), H6264 [16JY]

——— recognize cardiovascular disease as leading cause of preventable death and disability and as a global public health crisis (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3930 [10MY]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H5507 [21JN]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7825 [4SE]

——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see H.R. 4777), H478 [17JA]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see H.R. 6195), H5750 [26JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6183), H6042 [10JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9691 [28NO]

Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see H.R. 6653), H7742 [3AU]

Insurance: provide for coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins for digestive and inherited metabolic disorders under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 2587), H8886 [25SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H3444 [18AP]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3835 [8MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3783 [7MY]

——— recognize and affirm historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem, commend access of all faiths to holy sites there, and condemn UNESCO efforts to delegitimize that connection (see H. Res. 570), H1699 [19MR]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H785 [5FE]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2106), H6042 [10JY]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 686), H169 [11JA]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1501 [8MR]

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H7921 [6SE]

Law enforcement officers: make it a criminal offense for Federal law enforcement officers to engage in sexual acts with individuals in their custody and encourage States to adopt similar laws (see H.R. 6568), H7721 [26JY]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H3887 [9MY]

Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H1477 [7MR]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see H.R. 1898), H6112 [11JY]

——— prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see H.R. 1038), H82 [9JA]

——— provide for certain program integrity transparency measures (see H.R. 5715), H4584 [22MY]

Members of Congress: hold salaries in escrow if Congress does not adopt a concurrent budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 5465), H3444 [18AP]

——— prohibit payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members (see H.R. 3503), H3050 [26MR]

NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3343 [16AP]

——— award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9569 [16NO]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 721), H737 [2FE]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H172 [12JA]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H7782 [31AU]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

NSF: develop an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) course to support commercialization-ready innovation companies (see H.R. 5086), H2043 [22MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H5022 [8JN]

——— extend moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 4894), H733 [30JA]

Poland: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1168), H9763 [3DE]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]

Postal Regulatory Commission: establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the U.S. to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office (see H.R. 6231), H8108 [10SE]

Postal Service: restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 31), H7871 [5SE]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9408 [28SE]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H1266 [26FE]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see H. Res. 157), H1336 [27FE]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H5817 [27JN]

SBA: improve women’s business center program (see H.R. 1680), H3835 [8MY]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Small business: study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (see H.R. 6758), H8106 [10SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2911), H5507 [21JN]

States: prohibit from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional or driver’s licenses or issuing penalties due to student loan default (see H.R. 6156), H8172 [12SE]

Taxation: allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (see H.R. 3988), H1477 [7MR]

——— allow graduate students to exclude tuition reductions from gross income (see H.R. 5396), H4739 [1JN]

——— allow tax credits to veterans for establishment of franchises (see H.R. 4473), H4777 [5JN]

——— clarify retirement income account rules relative to church controlled organizations (see H.R. 2341), H7759 [21AU]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8733 [17SE]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H8172 [12SE]

——— modify rules applicable to length of service award plans and provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 1720), H9092 [26SE]

Technology: promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce (see H.R. 4829), H552 [18JA]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H5363 [20JN]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H3574 [25AP]

Walker, Wyatt T.: tribute (see H. Res. 742), H1217 [16FE]

Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 935), H5093 [12JN]

William & Mary: anniversary (see H. Res. 711), H678 [29JA]

World Space Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9419 [5OC]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: update or issue one or more guidances addressing alternative methods for data collection on opioid sparing and inclusion of such data in product labeling (see H.R. 5473), H3146 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain National Park Service land in Fairfax County, VA, to Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, Inc. (see H.R. 6678), H7772 [24AU]

——— establish, develop, improve, operate, and maintain the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run in Fairfax County, VA (see H.R. 5201), H1476 [7MR]

Federal employees: ensure that 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 6275), H5974 [28JN]

NIST: authorize programs (see H.R. 6229), H5748 [26JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: extend moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 4831), H552 [18JA]

SBA: study and identify best practices for closing the gender, race, and income gap in patenting rates for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6390), H6263 [16JY]

Taxation: allow deductions for amounts contributed to a health savings account by individuals enrolled in qualified health plans (see H.R. 6587), H7722 [26JY]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: reauthorize certain grants, provide whistleblower protections to employees, reform pension plans, limit contributions from funding jurisdictions, and amend arbitration guidelines (see H.R. 6852), H8738 [20SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: update or issue one or more guidances addressing alternative methods for data collection on opioid sparing and inclusion of such data in product labeling (H.R. 5473), H3147 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain National Park Service land in Fairfax County, VA, to Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, Inc. (H.R. 6678), H7772 [24AU]

——— establish, develop, improve, operate, and maintain the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run in Fairfax County, VA (H.R. 5201), H1477 [7MR]

Federal employees: ensure that 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (H.R. 6275), H5976 [28JN]

NIST: authorize programs (H.R. 6229), H5749 [26JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: extend moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers (H.R. 4831), H554 [18JA]

SBA: study and identify best practices for closing the gender, race, and income gap in patenting rates for certain small business concerns (H.R. 6390), H6263 [16JY]

Taxation: allow deductions for amounts contributed to a health savings account by individuals enrolled in qualified health plans (H.R. 6587), H7726 [26JY]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: reauthorize certain grants, provide whistleblower protections to employees, reform pension plans, limit contributions from funding jurisdictions, and amend arbitration guidelines (H.R. 6852), H8738 [20SE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1219 [20FE], H3061 [9AP], H7745 [7AU], H7757 [21AU]

Letters

NIST programs authorization: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8867 [25SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8867 [25SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1219 [20FE], H3061 [9AP], H7745 [7AU], H7757 [21AU]

Remarks

Arc of Loudoun County, VA (organization): anniversary, E523• [24AP]

Ashburn, VA: tribute to Brambleton Middle School, E486• [17AP]

China: human rights violations, E1004• [12JY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H807 [6FE]

Dept. of HHS: update or issue one or more guidances addressing alternative methods for data collection on opioid sparing and inclusion of such data in product labeling (H.R. 5473), H5030 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H1574 [14MR]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), Senate amendment, H4796, H4797 [6JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3679, H3680 [26AP]

Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Inova Schar Cancer Institute Life With Cancer program Lobster Extravaganza fundraiser, E596• [7MY]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E706•, E708•, E709•, E711• [22MY]

Gainesboro, VA: anniversary of Gainesboro Fire and Rescue Co., E1346• [28SE]

Loudoun County, VA: anniversary of Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, E109• [29JA]

——— tribute to Capital Beltway Warriors (hockey team), E1099• [26JY]

Lovettsville, VA: tribute to American Legion Post 1836 on receiving their charter, E1020• [17JY]

May Family Foundation: tribute to Virginia Tech University College of Engineering donations, E1022• [17JY]

McLean, VA: anniversary of New Dominion Women’s Club, E528• [24AP]

NIST: authorize programs (H.R. 6229), H8865, H8866, H8868 [25SE]

Northern Virginia Conservation Trust: tribute to Chesapeake Bay String of Pearls Project, E1348• [28SE]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), H8864 [25SE]

Schenck Foods Co.: anniversary, E1023• [17JY]

Space policy: require study on funding options for potential spaceport and infrastructure, H3680 [26AP]

Sterling, VA: anniversary of Oak Grove Baptist Church, E1440• [23OC]

Sterling Women (organization): anniversary, E1301• [25SE]

Votes: position on missed, E507• [19AP], E537• [25AP]

Wilkinson, Sarah and Robert: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1300• [25SE]

Winchester, VA: anniversary of Concern Hotline (organization), E1019• [17JY]

——— anniversary of Sacred Heart Academy, E1024• [17JY]

——— anniversary of Solenberger Hardware, E1343• [28SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E1702 [20DE]

Tributes

Beatty, Guy, E1444• [23OC]

Clark, Nicole A., E596• [7MY]

Edwards, Hunter, E1672• [13DE]

Falke, Ken and Julia, E1342• [28SE]

Gunter, Elizabeth K., E1298• [25SE]

Kacoyanis, Dennis, E1555• [27NO]

Liu Xiaobo, E1004• [12JY]

Manuel, Serena R. (Renny), E1340• [28SE]

Perlin, Amy R., E527• [24AP]

Ros-Lehtinen, Representative, H6106 [11JY]

Saunders, Sanford M., Jr., E546• [26AP]

Simpson, Tricia Stiles, E520• [24AP]

Spindle, Dorothy R., E303• [13MR]

Stewart, Ella Phillips, E1537• [16NO]

Ware, Evelynn B. Turbeville, E1554• [27NO]

Washington, Webster, Sr., E1020• [17JY]

Weir, Charles J., E602• [8MY]

Zoldos, Robert J., II, E1021• [17JY]

COMSTOCK-CARLSON, WINNIE

Remarks in House

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony honorees, E107 [29JA]

CONABOY, RICHARD P.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7922 [19DE]

CONAWAY, K. MICHAEL (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4177 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4572, H4575 [22MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Articles and editorials

Food-Stamp Work Requirements Will Lift Americans Out of Poverty, H3202 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H5749 [26JN]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 4311), H1076 [8FE]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (see H. Res. 129), H785 [5FE]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9425 [9OC]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H9420 [5OC]

Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 6111), H5199 [14JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H1609 [14MR]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5094 [12JN]

Depts. of Justice and Education: prohibit authorizing policies or agreements between schools and law enforcement encouraging non-reporting of criminal activity of students (see H.R. 5400), H2041 [22MR]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H170 [11JA]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

Europe: require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H7751 [10AU]

Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H170 [11JA]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Government regulations: require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to recognize the exposure-reducing nature of client margin for cleared derivatives (see H.R. 4659), H1442 [6MR]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9436 [16OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7156 [24JY]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

Marine Corps: anniversary of women’s service (see H. Con. Res. 105), H1699 [19MR]

Medicare: provide for coverage of rural emergency medical center services (see H.R. 5678), H9744 [29NO]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H3834 [8MY]

Native Americans: restore opportunity for tribal economic development by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on terms that are equal and fair (see H.R. 4985), H6464 [17JY]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see H.R. 5517), H3750 [3MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8169 [12SE]

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9420 [5OC]

Taxation: enhance requirements for secure geological storage of carbon dioxide for purposes of the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see H.R. 4857), H1478 [7MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Baltic States: reaffirm NATO collective defense principles, support sovereignty and express concern over Russian military activity and subversive actions, and enhance defense cooperation (see H. Res. 846), H3575 [25AP]

China: safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (see H.R. 6001), H4775 [5JN]

Courts: protect U.S. businesses from foreign companies claiming diplomatic immunity in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5116), H1333 [27FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP]

Dept. of Defense: enter into an international joint-build, cost-sharing program for the next generation nuclear-powered fast attack submarine program, and encourage the Navy to maximize utility of autonomous underwater vehicles (see H. Res. 1173), H9820 [10DE]

Employment: limit private antitrust damages against occupational licensing boards and promote beneficial reforms of State occupational licensing (see H.R. 6515), H7686 [25JY]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H7724 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H82 [9JA]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H1652 [15MR]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity and reaffirm the U.S. does not recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by Russia (see H. Res. 847), H3575 [25AP]

Israel: pursue and enter into a military treaty alliance of extended deterrence (see H. Con. Res. 139), H9090 [26SE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1373 [5MR]

Nassua (U.S.S.): transfer Tarawa-class amphibious ship to Japan (see H.R. 6000), H4775 [5JN]

SEC: require certain issuers to disclose information on foreign jurisdictions that prevent the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from performing inspections (see H.R. 7234), H9819 [10DE]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6037), H4979 [7JN]

——— make public names and addresses of foreign persons contributing certain amounts to certain tax-exempt organizations and require disclosure of foreign campaign contributions (see H.R. 6983), H9405 [28SE]

Texas: include areas in the Central Texas Corridor as part of the Interstate Highway System (see H.R. 4823), H552 [18JA]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Constitutional authority statements

China: safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (H.R. 6001), H4776 [5JN]

Courts: protect U.S. businesses from foreign companies claiming diplomatic immunity in U.S. courts (H.R. 5116), H1335 [27FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3209 [12AP]

Employment: limit private antitrust damages against occupational licensing boards and promote beneficial reforms of State occupational licensing (H.R. 6515), H7687 [25JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (H.R. 4747), H82 [9JA]

Nassua (U.S.S.): transfer Tarawa-class amphibious ship to Japan (H.R. 6000), H4776 [5JN]

SEC: require certain issuers to disclose information on foreign jurisdictions that prevent the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from performing inspections (H.R. 7234), H9820 [10DE]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (H.R. 6037), H4981 [7JN]

——— make public names and addresses of foreign persons contributing certain amounts to certain tax-exempt organizations and require disclosure of foreign campaign contributions (H.R. 6983), H9407 [28SE]

Texas: include areas in the Central Texas Corridor as part of the Interstate Highway System (H.R. 4823), H554 [18JA]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: by, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: by, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: by, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act: by, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8132 [12SE]

Securing America’s Future Act: by, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

Remarks

Alaska: exempt national forest lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4169 [17MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: assess and evaluate importation of tree and wood pests and provide options on how to intercept, detect, and address outbreaks, H4217 [18MY]

——— cap acreage eligible for enrollment in Conservation Reserve Program, H4185 [17MY]

——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4231 [18MY]

——— expand access to traditional foods for native populations, H4194 [17MY]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, H4153 [17MY]

——— extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4175, H4176, H4177 [17MY]

——— facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]

——— National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program funding, H6494 [18JY]

——— phase out agricultural subsidies, H4184 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3197 [12AP], H4046, H4048, H4049, H4053, H4057 [16MY], H4169, H4175, H4176, H4177, H4180, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4189, H4194 [17MY], H4216, H4217, H4225 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10142, H10148 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4153 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4231 [18MY]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4057 [16MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3197 [12AP], H4046, H4048, H4053, H4057 [16MY]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4225 [18MY]

——— conduct a special resource study of the George W. Bush Childhood Home, Midland, TX (H.R. 3008), H9777 [10DE]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (H. Res. 1035), H10074 [11DE]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H143 [11JA]

Forest Service: modernize competitive forestry, natural resources, and environmental grants program and prioritize grants for forest restoration, H4216 [18MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6130 [12JY]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H143 [11JA]

Mineral Wells, TX: anniversary of Mineral Wells Airport, E647• [15MY]

National Adoption Day: observance, E1432• [19OC]

National Bible Week: observance, H9681 [28NO]

Permian Basin Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E632• [11MY]

Powell, JoAnne: Tom Green Soil & Water Conservation Board Special Friends of Conservation Award recipient, E333• [19MR]

Religion: importance and impact of Bible on individuals and on development of American culture, H9681 [28NO]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize, H4186 [17MY]

Votes: position on missed, H92• [10JA], H10444• [20DE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H. Rept. 115–1108), H10599 [27DE]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

Tributes

Bradford, Mike, E1650• [12DE]

Bush, Barbara Pierce, H3698 [26AP]

Craig, Robert, E487• [17AP]

Nelson, Damon P., H9532 [15NO]

Powers, Leo J., E487• [17AP]

CONCENTRATING ON HIGH-VALUE ALZHEIMER’S NEEDS TO GET TO AN END (CHANGE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2387), S703 [7FE] (see H.R. 4957), H973 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2387), S1135 [15FE]

CONCORD, CA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E967 [3JY]

CONCORD, NC

Remarks in House

Stocks, Betty Miller: Cabarrus County, NC, Robert Jackson Eury Memorial Award recipient, E582 [3MY], E901 [22JN]

CONCORD UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary, E1022 [17JY]

CONCRETE MASONRY PRODUCTS RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 374) (S. Rept. 115–218), S1946 [22MR]

CONDOLEON, CHRISTINA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1522 [14NO]

CONDON, JOAN O’DONNELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1572 [29NO]

CONEWAGO TOWNSHIP, PA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1231 [12SE]

CONFERENCE REPORTS

Texts of

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H6653–H7088 [23JY], H7202–H7637 [25JY]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

CONFERENCES

Bills and resolutions

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit any Federal payment for lodging, events, food, or other travel expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President, Vice President, or Cabinet members (see H.R. 5304), H1651 [15MR]

White House Conference on Small Business: reauthorize (see H.R. 6446), H6587 [19JY]

CONFIRMING STATE LAND GRANTS FOR EDUCATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2582), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2582) (S. Rept. 115–312), S5516 [31JY]

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5825 [28JN]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (S. 2896), S5936, S5938 [23AU]

Articles and editorials

FBI Ruled McCabe Had No Conflict of Interest in Clinton Probe—Docs, S97 [9JA]

Bills and resolutions

Congress: prohibit Members and senior staff from buying or selling individual stocks and other investments while in office and prohibit Members from serving on corporate boards while in office (see S. 3718), S7356 [6DE]

Courts: increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions (see S. 2815), S2623 [10MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937, 938), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit any Federal payment for lodging, events, food, or other travel expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President, Vice President, or Cabinet members (see H.R. 5304), H1651 [15MR]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7758 [21AU]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (see S. 2896), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 7104), H9459 [30OC]

Members of Congress: provide that a former Member being paid as a lobbyist is ineligible for Federal retirement or congressional benefits, require posting of financial disclosure reports, and restrict travel benefits (see H.R. 6640), H7732 [27JY]

Political ethics: improve anti-corruption and public integrity laws by strengthening lobbying laws, disclosing conflicts of interest, improving judicial integrity, and requiring more financial disclosure by elected officials (see S. 3357), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]

——— require Federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge (see H.R. 6732), H7941 [7SE]

——— strengthen ethical standards in the Federal Government to prevent Government corruption and ensure transparency and accountability (see H.R. 7167), H9573 [20NO]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see S. 2321), S300 [18JA] (see H.R. 4826), H552 [18JA]

Puerto Rico: require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 7355), H10336 [19DE]

Social Security: improve transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests (see S. 3000), S3034 [6JN]

Trump, President: require annual reports on Federal expenditures made to personal business holdings and regulatory actions that financially benefit the President, his businesses, and those of his close family members (see H.R. 5182), H1441 [6MR]

Letters

Dept. of Justice provision of full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in investigation of 2016 election: several Democratic Members of Congress, H5841 [28JN]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Scope of Special Counsel authority and management of congressional oversight requests relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Rod J. Rosenstein, Dept. of Justice, H5843–H5845 [28JN]

Remarks in House

Bureau of Reclamation: prohibit transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities if qualifying entity has recently employed senior Dept. of the Interior officials as lobbyists, H6160 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5827–H5846 [28JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820–H5826 [28JN]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (S. 2896), H10396 [20DE]

Political campaigns: reform campaign finance system, H9753 [30NO]

——— reform campaign finance system and ease voter restrictions, H5966 [28JN]

Political ethics: require Federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge (H.R. 6732), H8113 [12SE]

Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (H.R. 1960), H3957 [15MY]

Trump, President: impeachment, H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

——— require disclosure of Federal income tax returns, H3360 [17AP], H3407, H3408 [18AP], H4129 [16MY]

Remarks in Senate

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (S. 2896), S5938 [23AU]

Political campaigns: reform campaign finance system, establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, establish automatic voter registration, and reduce certain conflicts of interest (S. 1880), S2379 [24AP], S3748 [12JN]

Social Security: improve transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests (S. 3000), S6172 [17SE]

Trump, President: take certain actions relative to personal business holdings to ensure compliance with emoluments clause of the Constitution while serving as President (S. Con. Res. 4), S3271 [7JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 938) (H. Rept. 115–813), H6040 [10JY]

Justice Against Corruption on K Street (JACK) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2896) (S. Rept. 115–317), S5618 [15AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 970, full access to certain Dept. of Justice documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5827 [28JN]

H. Res. 971, consideration of H. Res. 970, full access to Dept. of Justice documents relative to investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5820 [28JN]

S. 2815, Litigation Funding Transparency Act, S2625 [10MY]

S. 2896, Justice Against Corruption on K Street (JACK) Act, H10396 [20DE]

CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE

Bills and resolutions

China: require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 3171), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6010), H4776 [5JN]

CONGENITAL HEART FUTURES REAUTHORIZATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1222), S7520, S7524, S7525 [12DE], H10278 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1222), H1238–H1240 [26FE]

——— Senate amendment, H10278–H10280 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1222), S7524, S7525 [12DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 1222), S5618 [15AU]

Texts of

H.R. 1222, provisions, S7525 [12DE], H1238 [26FE], H10278 [19DE]

CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE

Bills and resolutions

Elections: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S581 [30JA]

Foreign policy: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H5648 [25JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Denis Mukwege for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

World Bonobo Day: designate (see H. Res. 738), H1178 [14FE]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: support democracy and accountability (H.R. 6207), H9597–H9600 [27NO], E943 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Diseases and disorders: combating Ebola virus and other infectious diseases funding, S2891 [24MY]

Elections: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (S. Res. 386), S4967 [16JY]

Reports filed

Call for the Holding of Credible Elections and International Electoral Assistance and Deter Further Electoral Slippage and Abuse of Citizens in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 386), S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Michael A. Hammer To Be Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Repeal Certain SEC Disclosure Requirements Relative to Conflict Minerals: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4248) (H. Rept. 115–570), H1220 [20FE]

Texts of

H.R. 6207, Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act, H9597 [27NO]

S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, S584 [30JA]

S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens, S4968 [16JY]

CONGRESS related term(s) House of Representatives; Legislative Branch of the Government; Members of Congress; Senate

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]

Trump Administration Goals and Accomplishments: Senator Alexander, S2614 [10MY]

Amendments

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7488, S7511, S7512, S7513, S7515, S7516, S7517, S7518, S7519, S7521 [12DE], S7556, S7563, S7564 [13DE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), S2730 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5825 [28JN]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), S7804, S7817, S7819 [18DE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), S7362, S7370 [6DE]

House of Representatives: adjournment, consideration (H. Res. 964), H5764 [27JN]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during fall district work period (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during February district work period (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period (H. Res. 964), H5764 [27JN]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during January district work period (H. Res. 694), H503 [18JA]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during May district work period (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during Memorial Day district work period (H. Res. 908), H4602 [23MY]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during Spring district work period (H. Res. 796), H1765 [22MR]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560, S5589 [1AU]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (S. 2432), S8000 [20DE]

Railroads: submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies (H.R. 1093), H9138 [27SE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), S6147, S6152 [12SE]

Analyses

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act (H.R. 4924), H811 [6FE]

Announcements

Joint session of Congress for address by French President Emmanuel Macron, H3509 [25AP]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S2330 [19AP]

Committee on Ethics (House): investigative subcommittees, H725 [30JA]

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]

Committee to notify the President that a congressional quorum has assembled, H6 [8JA]

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

Congressional Award Board, H627 [25JA]

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S7194 [28NO], H10595 [24DE]

House of Representatives Inspector General, H1200 [15FE]

State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, H10595 [24DE]

Articles and editorials

Death of an Open Internet, S1866 [21MR]

Dem Lawmaker Looking Into Whether Ryan Violated House Rules by Forcing Out Chaplain, H3730 [27AP]

Fate of Divisive Judicial Nominee From North Carolina Uncertain Amid Criticism, S7203 [29NO]

How To End Senate’s Astonishing Dysfunction, S453 [23JA]

It’s on Republicans To Stop a Shutdown, S121 [10JA]

Kaptur Exploring Legislative Reprieve for Ousted House Chaplain—Ohio Democrat Said Any Legislation She Proposes Would Be Bipartisan, H3730 [27AP]

Kavanaugh the Right Choice (excerpt), H6198 [16JY]

Protecting America, Protecting Americans, H108 [10JA]

Republicans’ Fake Investigations, S97 [9JA]

Senate Democrats Move To Revive Net Neutrality Rules—The Wrong Way, S2699 [16MY]

Senate I Led Put Country Over Party. This One Must Do the Same for Robert Mueller, E1024 [17JY]

Watergate Babies—What the Congressional Class of 1974 Can Teach Us About Political Change, E1654 [12DE]

Will the FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal Grind the Internet to a Halt?, S2700 [16MY]

Your Tax Dollars Help Starve Children, S7483–S7485 [12DE]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (see S. 2330), S467 [23JA]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds made available in the form of an earmark (see H.R. 4818), H478 [17JA]

Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S.J. Res. 61), S2878 [23MY]

——— authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1287 [28FE] (see H.J. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO] (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

——— require that Members of Congress be notified whenever a constituent is seriously wounded and hospitalized while on active duty (see H.R. 5098), H1266 [26FE]

——— require the President to seek congressional authorization prior to engagement against adversaries and to consult Congress prior to introduction into hostile situations (see H. Res. 1069), H8726 [13SE]

——— restrict use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (see H.R. 5434), H3059 [5AP]

Budget: change calendar period of the Federal fiscal year (see H.R. 5211), H1476 [7MR]

——— modify congressional budget and appropriations process to provide fiscal stability (see H.R. 5214), H1500 [8MR]

——— provide for legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see H.R. 5442), H3063 [9AP]

——— provide that Congress may not recess, adjourn, or consider other matters after August 1 of any year if it has not approved a budget resolution and passed regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year (see S. 2930), S2877 [23MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (see S. Con. Res. 36, 37), S2262 [18AP] (see H. Con. Res. 128), H6195 [13JY]

Bureau of the Census: make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5359), H1753 [21MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I (see H. Con. Res. 112), H1501 [8MR]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1244 [27FE] (see H. Con. Res. 106), H1217 [16FE]

——— prohibit operation of an exercise facility or dining room for Members of Congress during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 7398), H10593 [22DE]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see S. Res. 689), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Citizenship: interpret 14th Amendment to the Constitution to disapprove birthright citizenship, pursue legislative action to end such practices, and support Presidential directives on interpreting such amendment (see H. Res. 1143), H9510 [13NO]

Committee on Armed Services (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 844), H3575 [25AP]

Committee on Ethics (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 710), H624 [22JA]

Committee on Natural Resources (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 719), H732 [30JA]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 764), H1441 [6MR]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 509), S2679 [15MY]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 816), H3147 [11AP]

Committee on the Budget (House): majority party rankings (see H. Res. 685), H169 [11JA]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 814), H3147 [11AP]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 509), S2679 [15MY]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 709), H610 [21JA]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 963), H5748 [26JN]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 695), H404 [16JA]

Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 396), S704 [7FE]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 685), H169 [11JA] (see H. Res. 897), H4138 [16MY] (see H. Res. 1000), H6463 [17JY] (see H. Res. 1050), H7870 [5SE]

——— minority party appointments (see H. Res. 833), H3396 [17AP]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 369), S110 [9JA] (see S. Res. 456), S2040 [10AP] (see S. Res. 623), S6059 [6SE]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA] (see S. Res. 393), S651 [6FE]

Conflict of interests: prohibit Members and senior staff from buying or selling individual stocks and other investments while in office and prohibit Members from serving on corporate boards while in office (see S. 3718), S7356 [6DE]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 3509), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6862), H8742 [24SE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2401), S704 [7FE] (see S. 2872), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY] (see S. 3749), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

——— require public disclosure and reimbursement of payments for awards and settlements due to improper conduct (see S. 3453), S6189 [17SE]

Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program: establish (see H.R. 5527), H3395 [17AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a working group to recommend to Congress a definition of blockchain technology (see H.R. 6913), H9089 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense: express that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose a risk to national security and call for Congress to pass defense-related appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year (see H. Res. 984), H5990 [6JY]

——— phaseout use of private military contractors (see H.R. 6534), H7686 [25JY]

——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (see H. Res. 983), H5990 [6JY] (see H. Res. 995), H6263 [16JY]

——— require congressional notification on current and future planning and construction of federally funded military construction projects located within 100-year floodplains (see S. 2766), S2484 [26AP]

——— state U.S. policy relative to extended nuclear deterrence posture of the U.S. in support of NATO and provide a briefing on such posture (see H.R. 5840), H4137 [16MY] (see H.R. 5840), H4240 [18MY]

——— submit to Congress a plan for improvements to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress research (see H.R. 5528), H3395 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare (see S. 3008), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 5722), H3884 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a commission to enhance cultural competence and improve recruitment and outreach at U.S. Coast Guard Academy and modify process for congressional nominations for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 6905), H9089 [26SE]

Dept. of Justice: enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study to develop guidelines, best practices, and examples for congressional redistricting (see H.R. 7252), H10102 [11DE]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937, 938), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H3395 [17AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior: provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (see S. 3367), S5831 [22AU]

——— establish position of Assistant Sec. of Automated Mobility and require report to Congress on automated vehicles (see H.R. 7357), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices (see H.R. 5866), H4209 [17MY]

——— conduct outreach to veterans on effect of certain delayed payments of claims for emergency medical care and submit to Congress an annual report on such delayed payments (see H.R. 5500), H3209 [12AP]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H3049 [26MR]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: submit report on open burn pits (see H.R. 5920), H4583 [22MY]

District of Columbia: recognize service of veterans, condemn denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for resident veterans and their families, and call for statehood (see H. Res. 1140), H9471 [9NO]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]

——— constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and establishment of a mandatory public financing system for Federal elections (see H.J. Res. 126), H582 [19JA]

——— constitutional amendment on permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures (see H.J. Res. 141), H9090 [26SE]

——— constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]

——— expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

——— provide political advertising vouchers and payments to defray costs of postage for congressional general election candidates who agree to restrictions on contributions and expenditures (see H.R. 7067), H9435 [16OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Executive Office of the President: require employees to make notifications each time the individual is recused from a particular matter relative to acts affecting a personal financial interest (see H.R. 5495), H3209 [12AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 131), H3052 [29MR]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (H.J. Res. 129), consideration (see H. Res. 873), H3782 [7MY]

FEC: prohibit congressional candidates and Members of Congress from soliciting campaign funds on any day on which the House of Congress in which the candidate seeks election or the Member serves is in session (see H.R. 6433), H6557 [18JY]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7346), H10336 [19DE]

——— improve efficiency and speed of intragovernmental correspondence by requiring any written documents submitted to Congress to be transmitted electronically (see S. 3027), S3293 [7JN]

——— provide for congressional oversight of agency rulemaking (see H.R. 5284), H1608 [14MR]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see S. 2276), S46 [4JA] (see H.R. 5415), H3049 [26MR]

——— require Congress to review and renew agencies on a staggered basis every ten years and abolish those that aren’t renewed (see H.R. 7334), H10335 [19DE]

——— require full transparency and congressional oversight of funding transfers within Federal agencies (see S. 3767), S7790 [18DE]

Firearms: call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation (see H. Res. 920), H4776 [5JN] (see H. Res. 1076), H8884 [25SE]

Foreign trade: limit increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and European Union and improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security (see S. 3230), S5066 [18JY]

——— provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H1608 [14MR] (see H.R. 5760), H3929 [10MY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see S. 3013), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6337), H6111 [11JY]

——— require congressional approval of certain trade remedies including tariffs (see H.R. 6923), H9089 [26SE]

——— require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (see S. 3329), S5582 [1AU]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution (see S. Res. 607), S5692 [16AU]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6916), H9089 [26SE]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on best practices in use by Federal agencies and departments to reduce opioid usage following medical procedures (see H.R. 4903), H732 [30JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5499), H3209 [12AP]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H581 [19JA]

GPO: establish and maintain a public website allowing access to electronic copies of all congressionally mandated reports (see S. 3438), S6142 [12SE]

House of Representatives: adjournment, consideration (see H. Res. 964), H5747 [26JN]

——— adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during fall district work period (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during February district work period (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period (see H. Res. 964), H5747 [26JN]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during January district work period (see H. Res. 694), H403 [16JA]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during May district work period (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during Memorial Day district work period (see H. Res. 908), H4582 [22MY]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during November district work period (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during September district work period (see H. Res. 1059), H8169 [12SE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during Spring district work period (see H. Res. 796), H1753 [21MR]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during summer district work period (see H. Res. 1012), H6648 [23JY]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during winter district work period (see H. Res. 1180), H10335 [19DE]

——— eliminate any August recess until the House has approved all annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year (see H.R. 7205), H9757 [30NO]

——— enter into contracts with nationally- or regionally-known franchises for provision of food services in the cafeteria of the Longworth House Office Building in a food court setting (see H. Res. 767), H1476 [7MR]

——— establish number of Members at 400 (see H.R. 7181), H9690 [28NO]

——— fixing the hour of daily meeting (see H. Res. 679), H18 [8JA]

——— implement budget and appropriations process reforms (see H.R. 7191), H9742 [29NO]

——— notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 677), H18 [8JA]

——— notify the Senate that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 678), H18 [8JA]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7870 [5SE]

House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]

——— prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7758 [21AU]

——— prohibit consideration of any legislation that contains earmarks (see H.R. 5369), H1754 [21MR]

——— prohibit consideration of legislation unless the text of the legislation which will be considered has been made publicly available in electronic form for a mandatory minimum review period (see H. Res. 801), H2042 [22MR] (see H. Res. 862), H3742 [27AP]

——— prohibit Members from soliciting campaign funds on any day on which the House is in session (see H. Res. 1003), H6557 [18JY]

——— require replacement of the Speaker on the first day of the second session of a Congress if the most recent fiscal year ended with a significant Federal budget deficit (see H. Res. 800), H2042 [22MR]

House Rules and Manual: print revised edition for the 116th Congress (see H. Res. 1164), H9758 [30NO]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

Joint Commission on Budget Process Reform: establish (see H.R. 4911), H732 [30JA]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H1126 [13FE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Legislation: end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power and direct GAO to issue a report detailing the extent of such delegation in order to phase it out to restore separation of powers (see S. 3710), S7319 [5DE]

——— establish process by which registered voters may sign national discharge petitions to require congressional votes on legislation whose petitions receive a certain number of signatures (see H.R. 6293), H5975 [28JN]

——— preserve constitutional authority and ensure accountability and transparency in legislation by mandating Members of Congress to read legislation before voting on it (see S. 3709), S7319 [5DE]

——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see S. 3708), S7319 [5DE]

Legislative branch of the Government: establish Office of Disability Policy (see S. 3261), S5267 [24JY]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3071), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5894), H4283 [21MY]

Lobbyists: prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying Congress (see H.R. 6070), H5093 [12JN]

——— prohibit former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Members of Congress, and other executive branch officers from lobbying and prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts to former elected officials (see H.R. 5289), H1608 [14MR]

——— strengthen registration process, require strategic advisors in support of lobbying to register, regulate solicitation or provision of campaign contributions, and prevent foreign agents from lobbying (see S. 3274), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6533), H7686 [25JY]

Members of Congress: condition pay on budget process and stop automatic adjustments, prohibit use of funds for first class travel, ban lobbying by former Members, and require bipartisan support to consider legislation (see H.R. 5946), H4693 [23MY]

——— constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 134), H3929 [10MY]

——— constitutional amendment to prohibit receipt of compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect (see H.J. Res. 146), H10586 [21DE]

——— ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see S. 3154), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6260), H5973 [28JN]

——— hold salaries in escrow if Congress does not adopt a concurrent budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 5465), H3095 [10AP]

——— permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]

——— prohibit from buying or selling individual securities (see S. 3451), S6189 [17SE]

——— prohibit from lobbying after leaving Congress (see S. 3454), S6189 [17SE]

——— prohibit use of franking privilege for campaign materials, mass mailings in election years, and mailings containing photographs and limit amount spent on franked mailings (see H.R. 5231), H1501 [8MR]

——— prohibit use of offical funds for airline accommodations for Members and other officers and employees of the legislative branch which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 5232), H1501 [8MR]

——— provide that a former Member being paid as a lobbyist is ineligible for Federal retirement or congressional benefits, require posting of financial disclosure reports, and restrict travel benefits (see H.R. 6640), H7732 [27JY]

——— require disclosure of business ties with foreign entities (see H.R. 5469), H3146 [11AP]

——— require Members to participate in random drug testing (see H. Con. Res. 135), H8170 [12SE]

——— require timely filing of reports on transactions in stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities (see H.R. 5458), H3095 [10AP]

——— set annual rate of pay for a Member who has served 12 consecutive years at $1 and exclude service during any such annual pay period as creditable service for purposes of an annuity (see H.R. 5539), H3396 [17AP]

——— suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see S. 2327), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4870), H582 [19JA]

——— terminate certain lifetime benefits provided to former Members of Congress (see H.R. 4981), H1074 [8FE]

Memorial Day: recognize denial of full voting rights in Congress for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia (see H. Res. 917), H4732 [25MY]

Miller, Mark E.: tribute (see H. Res. 688), H169 [11JA]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4797), H403 [16JA]

——— prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress (see S. 3193), S4916 [11JY]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 870), H3750 [3MY]

National Council on Disability: establish Office of Disability Congressional Research (see H.R. 7096), H9448 [26OC]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (see S. 2432), S1164 [15FE]

——— update charter (see H.R. 5595), H3505 [24AP]

National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities: submit a report to Congress on impact of opioid epidemic on minority communities (see H.R. 5616), H3574 [25AP]

Navy: recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (see H. Res. 998), H6263 [16JY]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H. Res. 849), H3706 [26AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit to State election officials and Congress annual reports on pre-election threats for Federal general elections (see H.R. 6436), H6557 [18JY]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2562), S1765 [15MR]

Political campaigns: require each authorized committee or leadership political action committee of a candidate for Federal office to disburse all funds which remain unexpended after the date of the election (see H.R. 5409), H3046 [23MR]

Political ethics: improve anti-corruption and public integrity laws by strengthening lobbying laws, disclosing conflicts of interest, improving judicial integrity, and requiring more financial disclosure by elected officials (see S. 3357), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]

Political parties: eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering (see S. 3123), S4368 [25JN]

Presidential address: joint session (see H. Con. Res. 101), H629 [25JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (see H. Res. 922), H4849 [6JN]

Printing: limit printing of Congressional Record and House Calendars (see H.R. 6708), H7870 [5SE]

——— limit printing of Congressional Record and Senate Calendars (see S. 2673), S2141 [16AP] (see S. 2944), S2878 [23MY]

Public debt: provide a process for ensuring the U.S. does not default on its obligations by making permanent authority for Congress to disapprove a debt ceiling increase instead of approving it (see S. 2309), S187 [16JA]

——— recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Public documents: require every bill, resolution, and document produced by Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats (see H.R. 5143), H1340 [1MR]

——— require every bill to show the changes the bill makes to the full text of existing sections of law the bill repeals or amends (see H.R. 5142), H1340 [1MR]

Public Health Service: report on health effects of using new psychoactive substances, including synthetic drugs (see S. 3356), S5759 [21AU]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (see H. Res. 1028), H7687 [25JY]

Russia: ensure appropriate congressional review and continued applicability of sanctions of human rights offenders (see S. 3275), S5361 [25JY]

Saudi Arabia: require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see S. 3785), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7350), H10336 [19DE]

SBA: report certain information to Congress and the President (see H.R. 6382), H6262 [16JY]

Senate Rules: limit debate on motions to proceed (see S. Res. 728), S7586 [13DE]

——— modify extended debate rules (see S. Res. 725), S7586 [13DE]

——— modify process for amending or adopting Senate Rules (see S. Res. 727), S7586 [13DE]

——— provide for consideration of a minimum number of amendments (see S. Res. 729), S7586 [13DE]

——— provide for timely establishment of conference committees (see S. Res. 726), S7586 [13DE]

——— reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see H. Res. 712), H624 [22JA]

SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress and clarify process for closure of field offices (see H.R. 5431), H3059 [5AP]

Stenger, Michael C.: election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (see S. Res. 465), S2141 [16AP]

——— notify the House of Representatives of election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (see S. Res. 467), S2141 [16AP]

——— notify the President of election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (see S. Res. 466), S2141 [16AP]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: rename in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter (see H.R. 6870), H8883 [25SE]

Telecommunications: prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress (see S. 3255), S5130 [23JY]

Treaties and agreements: require congressional approval for peaceful nuclear cooperation agreements and ensure partners in such agreements renounce pursuit of enrichment and reprocessing technologies (see H.R. 5357), H1753 [21MR] (see H.R. 7351), H10336 [19DE]

Trump, President: disapprove request for extension of certain trade authorities procedures to any implementing bill submitted relative to certain trade agreements (see H. Res. 957), H5580 [22JN]

——— impeachment (see H. Res. 705), H582 [19JA]

——— require transparency relative to meetings with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, by requiring the presence of another senior U.S. official and a report to Congress on such meetings (see S. Res. 588), S5267 [24JY]

U.S. Code: update statutory references to certain provisions relative to Congress (see H.R. 5296), H1651 [15MR] (see H.R. 6176), H5505 [21JN]

Voting: call on Congress to enact a new Voting Rights Act preclearance formula and condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions (see H. Res. 751), H1266 [26FE]

Women’s Congressional Staff Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 630), S6189 [17SE] (see H. Res. 1085), H9090 [26SE]

World War I: award a Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see S. 3136), S4410 [26JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6263), H5973 [28JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S1378 [6MR] (see H.R. 4912), H736 [2FE]

Biographies

Van Ness, William J., Jr.: HistoryLink.org (Internet site), S701 [7FE]

Certificates of appointment

House of Representatives: Kevin Hern, H9499 [13NO]

Senate: Cindy Hyde-Smith, S1993 [9AP]

——— Doug Jones, S1 [3JA]

——— Jon Kyl, S6036 [5SE]

——— Tina Smith, S1 [3JA]

Certificates of election

House of Representatives: Conor Lamb, H3193 [12AP]

——— Troy Balderson, H7862 [5SE]

Senate: Cindy Hyde-Smith, S7627 [17DE]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Excerpts

House Rules and Manual for the 115th Congress relative to House officers and officials, H3730 [27AP]

Explanations

Previous Question Vote—What It Really Means, H103 [10JA], H428 [17JA], H503, H510 [18JA], H600 [20JA], H697 [30JA], H794, H830 [6FE], H1000 [8FE], H1144 [14FE], H1280, H1285 [27FE], H1457 [7MR], H1558 [14MR], H1623 [15MR], H1709 [20MR], H1766 [22MR], H3110 [11AP], H3409 [18AP], H3519 [25AP], H3794 [8MY], H3849 [9MY], H4006 [16MY], H4161 [17MY], H4300 [22MY], H4602 [23MY], H4791 [6JN], H4868 [7JN], H5114 [13JN], H5302 [20JN], H5378, H5447 [21JN], H5671 [26JN], H5764 [27JN], H5825 [28JN], H6057, H6062 [11JY], H6127 [12JY], H6280 [17JY], H6486 [18JY], H7099, H7104 [24JY], H7698 [26JY], H7838 [5SE], H7885 [6SE], H8902 [26SE], H9111 [27SE], H10126 [12DE], H10482 [20DE]

Letters

Bipartisan Budget and Appropriations Reform Act: Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H10321 [19DE]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) approved resolutions: Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3231 [13AP], H5853 [28JN], H9257 [28SE], H10213 [17DE]

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803, H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Dept. of Justice provision of full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in investigation of 2016 election: several Democratic Members of Congress, H5841 [28JN]

Election of Brenda Jones to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H9699 [29NO]

——— Ruth Johnson, Michigan Sec. of State, H9699 [29NO]

Election of Conor Lamb to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H3193 [12AP]

Election of Debbie Lesko to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H3762 [7MY]

——— Michele Reagan, Arizona Sec. of State, H3762 [7MY]

Election of Joseph D. Morelle to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H9498 [13NO]

——— Robert A. Brehm and Todd D. Valentine, New York State Board of Elections, H9498 [13NO]

Election of Kevin Hern to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H9499 [13NO]

——— Mary Fallin, Governor of Oklahoma, H9499 [13NO]

Election of Mary Gay Scanlon to the House of Representatives: Jonathan Marks, Pennsylvania Bureau of Commissions, Elections, and Legislation, H9499 [13NO]

——— Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H9499 [13NO]

Election of Michael Cloud to the House of Representatives: Keith Ingram, Texas Director of Elections, H6026 [10JY]

——— Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk of the House of Representatives, H6026 [10JY]

Election of Susan Wild to the House of Representatives: Jonathan Marks, Pennsylvania Bureau of Commissions, Elections, and Legislation, H9654 [27NO]

——— Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H9654 [27NO]

Election of Troy Balderson to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H7862 [5SE]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1418 [6MR]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H1419 [6MR]

House adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies and provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards: Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

House of Representatives Clerk’s office officials’ authority during 115th Congress: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H1585 [14MR]

House of Representatives officials’ authority during 115th Congress: Speaker Ryan, H6 [8JA]

House of Representatives reassembly: Speaker Ryan, H9759 [3DE]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Scope of Special Counsel authority and management of congressional oversight requests relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Rod J. Rosenstein, Dept. of Justice, H5843–H5845 [28JN]

Special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials: several former Senators, S7654 [17DE]

——— several Representatives, H3838 [9MY]

Lists

Bills enacted into Public Law, 115th Cong., 1st sess., D287–D297 [15MR]

Congressional Review Act resolutions passed, S17 [3JA]

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Delegate Bordallo’s current and former staff, H10273 [19DE]

Moments of silence observed on the House floor related to gun violence, H4289 [22MY]

President Trump Executive actions, S17 [3JA]

Senator Corker’s current and former staff, S7985 [20DE]

Senator Heller’s current and former staff, S7535 [13DE]

Senator Nelson’s current and former staff, fellows, and detailees, S7479 [12DE]

Memorandums

Recommended Lawsuit Against North Carolina Republican Party, Helms Campaign for Senate Committee, et al.: John P. Dunne and Lee H. Rubin, Dept. of Justice (1991), S7204 [29NO]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: President Trump, S872 [12FE], H1103 [13FE]

Notifying Congress of the Death of Former President George Bush: President Trump, S7255 [3DE], H9759 [3DE]

Motions

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1801, S1827 [20MR], S7155 [28NO], S7482 [12DE]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2698 [16MY]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H92, H94, H95 [10JA], H571 [19JA]

——— call of the House, H588 [20JA]

——— hour of meeting, H602 [20JA], H5302 [20JN]

Trump, President: impeachment (H. Res. 705), H570 [19JA]

Notices

Senate Quarterly Mass Mail, S256 [17JA], S5072 [18JY], S6875 [11OC]

Oaths of office

Balderson, Troy: House of Representatives, H7862, H7868 [5SE]

Cloud, Michael: House of Representatives, H6026, H6038 [10JY]

Conroy, Patrick J.: House of Representatives Chaplain, H3787 [8MY]

Hern, Kevin: House of Representatives, H9499 [13NO]

House of Representatives: Members of Congress, Resident Commissioner, and Delegates, H3207 [12AP], H9508 [13NO], H9664 [27NO]

Hyde-Smith, Cindy: Senate, S1993 [9AP]

Jones, Brenda: House of Representatives, H9700, H9741 [29NO]

Jones, Doug: Senate, S1 [3JA]

Kyl, Jon: Senate, S6036 [5SE]

Lamb, Conor: House of Representatives, H3194 [12AP]

Lesko, Debbie: House of Representatives, H3762, H3774 [7MY]

Morelle, Joseph D.: House of Representatives, H9499 [13NO]

Scanlon, Mary Gay: House of Representatives, H9499 [13NO]

Smith, Tina: Senate, S1 [3JA]

Wild, Susan: House of Representatives, H9654 [27NO]

Poems

‘‘Bob Dole! Bob Dole!,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E989 [10JY]

‘‘It’s God’s Will,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E65 [18JA]

Proposals

President Trump impeachment, H559 [19JA]

Remarks in House

AID: submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), H439, H440 [17JA], E59 [18JA]

Appropriations: legislative process, H558 [19JA], H691 [30JA], H792 [6FE], H1763 [22MR], H4787, H4789 [6JN], H5664 [26JN], H6192 [13JY], H7937, H7938 [7SE], H10115 [12DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10322 [19DE]

Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, H3354–H3356 [17AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO], E1547 [23NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), H9696 [29NO], H10340 [20DE]

——— require congressional review and approval of any proposed escalation of troops in Afghanistan, H4595–H4597 [23MY], H7694, H7695 [26JY]

——— require the President to seek congressional authorization prior to engagement against adversaries and to consult Congress prior to introduction into hostile situations (H. Res. 1069), H8250 [13SE]

Bipartisanship: importance, H615, H617 [22JA], H740 [5FE], H3578 [26AP], H5573–H5576 [22JN], H8120 [12SE], H10184 [13DE], H10507 [20DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H906 [7FE], H1106 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H1182, H1207–H1210 [15FE], H1321 [27FE], H1546 [14MR], H1659 [19MR], H3223–H3230 [13AP], H3914 [10MY]

——— prohibit recesses until adoption of a concurrent budget resolution that results in a balanced budget (H.R. 1936), H4149 [17MY]

California: tribute to retiring Members of Congress, H10159, H10162, H10163 [12DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of Capitol Visitor Center, E258 [5MR]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I (H. Con. Res. 112), H3866 [9MY]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (H. Con. Res. 106), H1290 [27FE]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7106 [24JY]

Census: impact of counting of illegal immigrants in 2020 census on congressional redistricting, H4287 [22MY], H5016–H5018 [8JN], H5497 [21JN]

Classified information: require congressional notification when any executive branch official discloses top secret information to certain foreign countries, H6148 [12JY]

Cloud, Representative: oath of office for House of Representatives, unanimous-consent agreement, H6026 [10JY]

Colorado: tribute to 6th Congressional District summer interns, E1046 [23JY]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

Committee on Ethics (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 710), H617 [22JA]

Committee on Natural Resources (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 719), H690 [30JA]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 764), H1421 [6MR]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 816), H3112 [11AP]

Committee on the Budget (House): majority party rankings (H. Res. 685), H163 [11JA]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 814), H3104 [11AP]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 709), H609 [21JA]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 963), H5674 [26JN]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 695), H397 [16JA]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 685), H163 [11JA]

——— majority party appointments (H. Res. 897), H3991 [16MY]

——— majority party appointments (H. Res. 1000), H6282 [17JY]

——— majority party appointments (H. Res. 1050), H7864 [5SE]

——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 833), H3381 [17AP]

Congress: removal of procedural obstacles to consideration of certain legislation, H1647–H1649 [15MR]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), H9359 [28SE]

Congressional Award Gold Medal: tribute to recipients, E881 [21JN]

Congressional Black Caucus: accomplishments, H14 [8JA]

Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth: observance of Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, H4270 [21MY], H4585, H4587, H4591, H4592 [23MY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: enroll congressional employees in program to train employees in workplace rights and responsibilities including protections against sexual harassment and discrimination (H. Res. 630), H803 [6FE]

——— funding, H8244 [13SE]

——— prohibit use of public funds for payment of a settlement or award in connection with a sexual harassment claim or other workplace disputes and release information on previous settlements (H.R. 4481), H809 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H797–H813 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), H10192–H10200 [13DE]

——— require Members to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid for sexual harassment and assault claims, H808 [6FE]

Congressional Prayer Breakfast: anniversary, E529 [24AP]

Congressional Review Act: repeal (H.R. 2449), H3818 [8MY]

Congressional Softball League: tribute to Baltimore Oracles, H8896 [26SE]

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus: tribute to annual Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clay Competition, H4163 [17MY]

Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus: importance, E1587 [30NO]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

——— hearing on ‘‘Surveillance, Suppression, and Mass Detention—Xinjiang’s Human Rights Crisis’’, E1101 [27JY]

Constitution—U.S.: authority of Congress to declare war, H3085 [10AP], H3102 [11AP]

——— importance of balance of power between three branches of Government, H8178 [13SE]

C–SPAN: importance, H5139 [13JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H572 [19JA], H607 [21JA], H1379 [6MR], H8176, H8179 [13SE], H10034 [11DE], E1335 [28SE]

Dept. of Defense: demand transparency relative to U.S. military operations in Niger, H4676, H4677 [23MY]

——— express that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose a risk to national security and call for Congress to pass defense-related appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year, H6164–H6166 [12JY]

——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (H. Res. 995), H6285–H6289 [17JY]

——— report to Congress on environmental restoration efforts to address groundwater contamination from defense-related activities, H4655 [23MY]

Dept. of HHS: study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare, H9249 [28SE]

——— survey organizations that provide substance use treatment services and submit plan to Congress to appropriate resources to address inadequacies in services or funding identified in survey, H5566, H5567 [22JN]

Dept. of HUD: remove requirement to include recommendations for further continuation and expansion of the voucher program in a report to Congress, H5183 [14JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5827–H5846 [28JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820–H5826 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior: report to Congress on potential impact of lethal taking of sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H5704 [26JN]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), H10516, H10517 [21DE]

——— provide cost-benefit analysis to Congress on changes to baggage reporting requirements, H3657 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide documents on oversight of Electronic Health Record Modernization Program to ensure medical records are available electronically and are easily transferrable between medical facilities, H9799, H9800 [10DE]

——— provide documents on oversight of Electronic Health Record Modernization Program to ensure medical records are available electronically and are easily transferrable between medical facilities (H.R. 4245), H4253, H4254 [21MY]

District of Columbia: eliminate congressional review of newly-passed District laws, H6279 [17JY], H9400 [28SE]

——— provide for budget autonomy, H7674 [25JY], H7713–H7716 [26JY]

——— tribute to students visiting from Hun School of Princeton, E69 [19JA]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Dole, Bob: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, H416 [17JA], E65 [18JA]

Eastman, Sean: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1591 [3DE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (H.J. Res. 136), E938 [27JN]

——— constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (H.J. Res. 31), H3185 [12AP], H6055, H6056 [11JY]

——— constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (H.J. Res. 136), E938 [27JN]

——— expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7695, H7696, H7698 [26JY], H7846 [5SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

FAA: utilize remote detection and identification technologies to identify unmanned aircraft systems not in compliance with Federal aviation laws and report to Congress on number of such aircraft entering restricted airspace, E564 [27AP]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H128 [10JA]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality, H4985 [8JN]

——— submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, H1411 [6MR]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4875), E88 [22JA]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 7346), E1686 [19DE]

——— impact of regulatory reform, H165 [11JA]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (H.R. 5415), H6200, H6201 [16JY]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), H10526 [21DE]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), H1418, H1419 [6MR]

Firearms: call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation, H5365 [21JN], H5966 [28JN]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to the Middle East to visit National Guardsmen deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Spartan Shield, H9578 [27NO]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (H.R. 5281), H6247, H6249, H6251 [16JY]

Freedom of speech: importance, H1131 [14FE]

GAO: report on long-term recovery efforts following Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Ike, and Sandy and terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to prepare Congress for future long-term disaster recovery planning, H3714 [27AP]

——— report to Congress on management of red snapper species in Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic Ocean, H6091 [11JY]

Georgia: Richmond Hill Middle School team winner of Congressional App Challenge for 1st Congressional District, H164 [11JA]

Germany: staff exchange program with the Bundestag, E169 [13FE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), H10415, H10416 [20DE]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H30 [9JA], H456 [17JA], H497 [18JA], H585, H586, H587 [20JA], H605 [21JA], H613, H622 [22JA], H9746, H9755 [30NO], H10092 [11DE], H10114 [12DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10475 [20DE], H10590 [22DE], E98 [25JA]

Harpster, Abe and Trish: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H8175 [13SE]

Holmstrom, Robert: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E937 [27JN]

House of Representatives: adjournment, consideration (H. Res. 964), H5759–H5765 [27JN]

——— adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (H. Res. 724), H806, H813–H815 [6FE], E143 [6FE]

——— allow the Speaker to declare a recess to receive French President Emmanuel Macron, H3381 [17AP]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during fall district work period (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during February district work period (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period (H. Res. 964), H5759–H5765 [27JN]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during January district work period (H. Res. 694), H494–H503 [18JA]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during May district work period (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during Memorial Day district work period (H. Res. 908), H4593–H4603 [23MY]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during November district work period (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during September district work period (H. Res. 1059), H8181–H8184 [13SE]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during Spring district work period (H. Res. 796), H1759–H1767 [22MR]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during summer district work period (H. Res. 1012), H7100–H7106 [24JY]

——— clarify proceedings and actions during winter district work period (H. Res. 1180), H10340–H10343 [20DE]

——— fixing the hour of daily meeting (H. Res. 679), H6 [8JA]

——— implement budget and appropriations process reforms (H.R. 7191), H10321 [19DE]

——— legislative priorities, H688 [30JA], H1556 [14MR], H3846 [9MY], H6471 [18JY], H6566, H6568 [19JY], H7835 [5SE], H9140 [27SE]

——— legislative process, H4296–H4299 [22MY], H4594–H4596 [23MY]

——— moment of silence in honor of Alexander W. Conrad, H5185 [14JN]

——— moment of silence in honor of Connor Bednarzyk, H9139 [27SE]

——— moment of silence in honor of Robert Kunze III, H8881 [25SE]

——— moment of silence in honor of Ronald V. Dellums, H7900 [6SE]

——— moment of silence in honor of Sarah Mitchell, H6163 [12JY]

——— moment of silence in honor of the anniversary of Tucson, AZ, ‘‘Congress on your Corner’’ shooting attacks, H6 [8JA]

——— notify the President that a quorum has assembled (H. Res. 677), H6 [8JA]

——— notify the Senate that a quorum has assembled (H. Res. 678), H6 [8JA]

——— Office of Employee Assistance funding, H4970 [7JN]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns, H7876 [6SE]

——— Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program funding, H4969 [7JN], H8243 [13SE]

House Rules: open versus restrictive rules, H1761 [22MR], H3845 [9MY], H4788, H4790 [6JN], H4865, H4866, H4867 [7JN], H5004 [8JN], H7884 [6SE]

——— prohibition against Members using electronic devices to produce sound on the House floor, H5578 [22JN]

——— respect and enforce rules in order to maintain integrity, decorum, and civility, H5655 [26JN]

House Rules and Manual: print revised edition for the 116th Congress (H. Res. 1164), H9747 [30NO]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S., H8250 [13SE]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Agriculture Committee, E1567 [28NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (H.R. 4107), H1554 [14MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), H10157 [12DE]

Intelligence services: enhance congressional oversight by augmenting existing reporting requirements regarding disciplinary actions, H6154 [12JY]

Jackson Lee, Representative: tribute to staff, E525 [24AP], E1603 [6DE]

Jenkins, Andrew: Dept. of Justice Congressional Badge of Bravery recipient, H3159 [12AP]

Johnson, Jessica: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E445 [12AP]

Karnik, Arya: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1594 [3DE]

Kelly, Brian: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H9395 [28SE]

Kudyba, Sarah: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]

——— prohibit funding to purchase plastic drinking straws, H4972 [7JN]

Legislative priorities, H136 [11JA], H422 [17JA], H495, H498, H499 [18JA], H585 [20JA], H6099 [11JY], H9738 [29NO], H10037 [11DE], E1035 [19JY]

Lesko, Representative: oath of office for House of Representatives, unanimous-consent request, H3762 [7MY]

Members of Congress: call to uphold responsibilities to Constitution, E1141 [10AU]

——— call to uphold responsibilities to Constitution and constituents, H6472 [18JY], H9751 [30NO]

——— condition pay on budget process and stop automatic adjustments, prohibit use of funds for first class travel, ban lobbying by former Members, and require bipartisan support to consider legislation (H.R. 5946), H4697 [24MY]

——— constitutional amendment to limit terms, H7908–H7914 [6SE]

——— constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 24), H7913 [6SE]

——— printing in Congressional Record of remarks made by former Members during reception honoring them, unanimous-consent agreement, H5668 [26JN]

——— reception honoring former Members, H5656–H5666 [26JN]

——— set annual rate of pay for a Member who has served 12 consecutive years at $1 and exclude service during any such annual pay period as creditable service for purposes of an annuity (H.R. 5539), H3430 [18AP], H3494 [24AP], H3825 [8MY]

Mendiola, Evangelina: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1301 [25SE]

Meng, Representative: accomplishments during the 115th Congress, E1748 [3JA]

——— legislation passed during the 115th Congress, E1749–E1751 [3JA]

Michigan: tribute to 10th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winners, H4141 [17MY]

Morality and ethics: respect rule of law, H9749 [30NO]

——— role of civility and respect for those in leadership positions, H5655 [26JN]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for resignation from special counsel position, H1346 [5MR]

——— call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 870), H7166 [25JY]

——— special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H72 [9JA], H980 [8FE], H1381 [6MR], H1655, H1694–H1696 [19MR], H1736, H1738 [21MR], H2032–H2037 [22MR], H3089–H3091 [10AP], H3099, H3102, H3139–H3141 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], H3346 [17AP], H3567–H3571 [25AP], H3739 [27AP], H3838 [9MY], H3967–H3970 [15MY], H4129–H4132 [16MY], H4281 [21MY], H4698, H4723 [24MY], H4768–H4770 [5JN], H6164, H6168–H6171 [12JY], H6244 [16JY], H6634 [23JY], H7820–H7822 [4SE], H7873 [6SE], H9513 [14NO], E919 [26JN], E1024 [17JY]

National Association of Chain Drug Stores: tribute to annual RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, E251 [5MR]

National FFA Organization: update charter (H.R. 5595), H3563 [25AP]

Navy: recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (H. Res. 998), H6286, H6289–H6293 [17JY]

Office of Technology Assessment: funding, H4971, H4972 [7JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on establishment of the Foreign Malign Influence Response Center to provide comprehensive assessment of foreign efforts to influence U.S. processes and elections, H6152 [12JY]

——— submit report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H6153, H6154 [12JY]

115th Congress: accomplishments, H27 [9JA]

Paris, Matthew: 4th Congressional District of Colorado Congressional App Challenge winner, E1561 [27NO]

Pauls, Arien: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, E448 [12AP]

Perkins, Margaret: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E328 [15MR]

Political campaigns: establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, H7089 [24JY]

——— reform campaign finance system, H9753 [30NO]

——— reform campaign finance system and ease voter restrictions, H5966 [28JN]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (H.R. 20), H4297 [22MY]

Pollari, Howard: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1052 [24JY]

Presidential address: joint session (H. Con. Res. 101, H627 [25JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (H. Res. 922), H6476 [18JY]

Public Health Service: report to Congress on effects on public health of increased rate of use of synthetic drugs (H.R. 449), H5029–H5031 [12JN], E977 [6JY]

Railroads: submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies (H.R. 1093), H9138 [27SE]

Rangel, Victor: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1166 [21AU]

Republican Party: anniversary of control of the House of Representatives, Senate, and Presidency, H585 [20JA]

——— national agenda, H606 [21JA], H622 [22JA]

——— wildlife management policies, H5701 [26JN]

Roby, Representative: meetings in 2d Congressional District of Alabama, H7830 [5SE]

Romano, Pam: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angel in Adoption Award recipient, E678 [17MY]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (H. Res. 1028), H7710, H7711 [26JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 754), H9068–H9070 [26SE]

Sanz, Maytee: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Stephen Vermillion Congressional Staff Appreciation Award recipient, H6244 [16JY]

SBA: report certain information to Congress and the President (H.R. 6382), H8812, H8813 [25SE], E1333 [28SE]

Scott, Owen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1592 [3DE]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, H558 [19JA], H607 [21JA], H691 [30JA], H765 [5FE]

Sessions, James and Angie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1405 [12OC]

Smith, Megan: Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winner, H5758 [27JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Sports: tribute to congressional baseball game, H5223 [15JN]

——— tribute to congressional women’s softball game, H5345, H5346 [20JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Stone, Kristen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1593 [3DE]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: rename in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter (H.R. 6870), H9357, H9395 [28SE]

Supreme Court: authorize Speaker Ryan to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House in the matter of U.S. v. Texas relative to use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, E412 [10AP]

Taylor, Kristin Hill: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Teach for America (organization): tribute to Capitol Hill Fellows Program, H7172 [25JY]

Tenney, Representative: tribute to staff, H10506 [20DE]

Trump, President: call for resignation, H7827 [5SE]

——— characterization of remarks suggesting lack of applause from Democratic Members of Congress constitutes treason, H789 [6FE]

——— claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

——— evaluation of administration, H1135 [14FE], H7089 [24JY]

——— impeachment, H488 [18JA], H1131 [14FE], H3985 [16MY], H6268 [17JY], H6468 [18JY], H7166 [25JY], H7874 [6SE], H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 705), H549 [18JA], H569, H574 [19JA]

Veterans: tribute to Illinois 16th District Congressional Veteran Commendation recipients, E1129 [7AU]

Washington, George: assessment of farewell address, H9143–H9147 [27SE]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2740), H9474, H9475 [13NO]

Wilkinson, Sarah and Robert: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1300 [25SE]

Wilson, Representative Joe: bus tour of 2d Congressional District of South Carolina, H7813 [4SE]

Wood, Katherine: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E863 [19JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Filipino veterans, E1670 [13DE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), H10156 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

AID: submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), S8002 [20DE]

Appropriations: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (S. 2330), S450–S452 [23JA]

——— legislative process, S564, S565 [30JA], S596, S597 [5FE], S848 [9FE], S1704 [14MR], S2448, S2450–S2452 [26AP], S2660 [15MY], S3017 [6JN], S3395 [11JN], S3974 [18JN], S4013, S4014 [19JN], S4314, S4325 [21JN], S4354, S4359, S4363 [25JN], S4380 [26JN], S4472 [27JN], S4924 [12JY], S5705 [20AU], S5808 [22AU], S6044–S6046, S6048 [6SE], S6751 [10OC], S7648 [17DE]

Arkansas: tribute to Congressional Youth Cabinet participants, S2339 [23AP]

Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, S2314 [19AP]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to operations to support efforts to disrupt Houthi attacks against locations outside of Yemen, S7564 [13DE]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to provision of materials and advice intended to reduce civilian casualties, S7564 [13DE]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen shall not influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel, S7563 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S3733 [12JN], S7023–S7027 [15NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1301 [1MR], S1662–S1668 [13MR], S1775, S1783 [19MR], S1799 [20MR], S1938 [22MR], S7122–S7124, S7126 [27NO], S7147, S7150–S7152 [28NO], S7201, S7209, S7218, S7229 [29NO], S7456, S7459, S7482–S7492, S7494–S7496, S7498–S7501 [12DE], S7534, S7538–S7540, S7548, S7552–S7554, S7560–S7565, S7578 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1801–S1818, S1824–S1827 [20MR], S7155–S7165 [28NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to proceed, S7482 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR], S7155 [28NO], S7529 [12DE]

——— restrict use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (S. 2047), S1820 [20MR]

Army: require notice of proposed change in force structure, S3278 [7JN], S3867 [13JN]

Bipartisanship: importance, S7646 [17DE], S7744 [18DE], S7907 [19DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S855, S856 [12FE], S891 [13FE], S1705 [14MR], S2659 [15MY], S7417 [11DE]

——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government, S4472 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]

——— establish biennial cycle, S1705 [14MR]

——— reform budget process and improve implementation of budget plans, S2312 [19AP], S7031–S7034 [15NO]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2736–S2743, S2745–S2748, S2769 [17MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S2533 [8MY], S5227, S5228 [24JY], S5352 [25JY]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I (H. Con. Res. 112), S2733 [16MY]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (H. Con. Res. 106), S1291 [28FE]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (S. Con. Res. 35), S1254 [27FE]

——— tribute to staff, S7323 [6DE]

——— use of Emancipation Hall for lei draping ceremony for King Kamehameha, S3758 [12JN]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (S. Res. 689), S6970 [15NO]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): authority to meet during Senate session, S2349 [23AP]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): investigation into relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5974 [28AU]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 509), S2683 [15MY]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): authority to meet during Senate session, unanimous-consent request, S6036, S6037 [5SE]

——— investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S486 [24JA]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 509), S2683 [15MY]

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House chamber: authority to appoint, S2396 [24AP]

Committee to escort President Trump into the House chamber: authority to appoint, S554 [29JA]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 369), S111 [9JA]

——— majority party appointments (S. Res. 456), S2044 [10AP]

——— majority party appointments (S. Res. 623), S6100 [6SE]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 393), S657 [6FE]

Congress Week: observance, S2001 [9AP]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), S6348 [26SE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2401), S706 [7FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2872), S2742–S2744 [17MY], S2799 [21MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2952), S2843, S2844 [23MY], S2899–S2908 [24MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), S7540–S7548 [13DE]

Congressional Review Act: use as a tool to overrule certain Government regulations, S16 [3JA], S2211 [17AP], S2782 [21MY]

Constitution—U.S.: importance of balance of power between three branches of Government, S6594 [5OC]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S1995 [9AP]

Dept. of Defense: require congressional authorization for funding to develop low-yield nuclear weapons, S3878–S3881, S3886 [13JN], S3979 [18JN], S4019 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare, S6470 [3OC]

Dept. of Justice: clarify that subpoena is not required to ensure legal protection for Federal law enforcement employees against retaliation for cooperating with congressional inquiries, S2898 [24MY]

——— congressional oversight of decisions to review, modify, or terminate American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) or Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) consent decree, S6335 [26SE]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (S. 2492), S1367 [6MR], S1719 [14MR], S1863 [21MR]

——— report to Congress on recidivism rates of inmates released as result of efforts to reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7776 [18DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: urge compliance with Committee on Finance (Senate) request for documentation relative to investigation into relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5974 [28AU], S6272 [24SE]

——— withdrawal of nomination holds, S7128, S7129 [27NO]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), S7817–S7820 [18DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: submit plan to Congress to avoid clinical mistakes by employees that result in adverse events that require certain disclosures, S4367 [25JN]

Dole, Bob: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S247 [17JA]

Economy: importance of job creation, S2802 [22MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

Farr, Thomas A.: suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7075 [26NO], S7108–S7111, S7118, S7122, S7124, S7126, S7145 [27NO], S7150, S7157, S7169 [28NO], S7198, S7202–S7205, S7208 [29NO]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S508 [25JA]

——— role of congressional oversight to ensure agency accountability, S4929 [12JY]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S1224, S1231 [27FE], S1346 [6MR], S2559, S2560, S2564, S2568, S2581–S2589 [9MY], S2672 [15MY], S2688–S2710 [16MY], S2741 [17MY], S3397 [11JN], S3744 [12JN]

Federal agencies and departments: provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), S7370 [6DE]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, S3022 [6JN]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), S1738 [14MR]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

——— reaffirm congressional support for U.S. intelligence agencies and diplomats and declare that an attack on election system by a foreign power is a hostile act, S5247 [24JY]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S3402, S3596 [11JN], S3740–S3743 [12JN], S3892 [13JN], S4018 [19JN], S4469–S4472 [27JN], S4886–S4891 [11JY], S4979 [17JY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (S. 3013), S3274 [7JN]

——— require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (S. 3329), S5567 [1AU], S7975 [20DE]

Freedom of speech: importance, S6786 [11OC]

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution (S. Res. 607), S5681 [16AU], S5909 [23AU]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), S3940, S3943–S3945 [14JN]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S119 [10JA], S338, S352–S354 [19JA], S445, S452 [23JA], S7458, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738, S7754 [18DE], S7827 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005–S8007, S8009–S8011, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE]

Heitkamp, Senator: tribute to staff, S7505 [12DE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560 [1AU]

Intelligence services: authority to spend certain ballistic missile defense funds relative to congressional oversight, S434, S435 [22JA]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: tribute to Senate staff, Committtee on the Judiciary (Senate) staff, and others who worked on confirmation as Supreme Court Justice, S6712 [9OC]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (S. 2016), S1308 [1MR]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116–S6118, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

Legislative priorities, S7389 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7531 [13DE], S7627 [17DE]

Members of Congress: encourage proper maintenance of congressional papers, S2001 [9AP]

——— mass mailings, S2330 [19AP]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 14), S284 [18JA], S370 [20JA]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress, S7900–S7904 [19DE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S144, S148–S150 [11JA], S619 [6FE], S1341 [5MR], S2024 [10AP], S2086 [12AP], S2741 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2805 [22MY], S2845, S2847–S2850 [23MY], S2890 [24MY], S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3865 [13JN], S5511 [31JY], S6944–S6947 [14NO], S6970, S7020 [15NO], S7128 [27NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7199 [29NO], S7849–S7851 [19DE]

Mulvaney, Mick: characterization of American Bankers Association address relative to lobbyists, S2404, S2444 [25AP]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (S. 2432), S8002 [20DE]

115th Congress: accomplishments, S38 [4JA], S143 [11JA], S232–S234 [17JA], S453 [23JA], S558 [30JA], S793 [8FE], S2210 [17AP], S2536 [8MY], S2889 [24MY], S2973, S2975–S2978, S2983 [5JN], S3269, S3276, S3283 [7JN], S5679–S5681 [16AU], S5751 [21AU], S6785 [11OC], S6941, S6954–S6956 [14NO], S7020, S7022 [15NO], S7073–S7076 [26NO], S7111 [27NO], S7330–S7332 [6DE], S7405 [11DE], S7627 [17DE], S7845–S7847 [19DE]

Political campaigns: reform campaign finance system, establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, establish automatic voter registration, and reduce certain conflicts of interest (S. 1880), S2379 [24AP], S3748 [12JN]

Pompeo, Mike: suitability to be Sec. of State relative to response to questions on Presidential authority to activate U.S. Armed Forces on foreign soil, S2110 [12AP]

Presidential address: joint session (H. Con. Res. 101), S554 [29JA]

Public debt: ceiling, S822 [8FE], S1705 [14MR]

Republican Party: failure of congressional leadership to condemn President Trump relative to felony convictions of former political and legal associates, S5872 [23AU]

——— national agenda, S2570, S2571 [9MY], S2953 [4JN]

Rosenstein, Audrey: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S6337 [26SE]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 754), S7278 [4DE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 266), S5865 [22AU]

Senate: authority of officials during adjournment, S1982 [22MR], S2886 [23MY], S6349 [26SE], S7066 [15NO], S7248 [29NO], S7896 [19DE], S8002 [20DE], S8019 [21DE]

——— importance of bipartisanship, S366, S382 [20JA], S6217 [18SE], S6468, S6488–S6490 [3OC], S6777 [11OC], S6952 [14NO], S7020 [15NO]

——— legislative priorities, S10 [3JA], S362 [20JA], S446 [23JA], S507, S508, S512–S514 [25JA], S530, S544 [29JA], S571 [30JA], S1569, S1573 [8MR], S1773 [19MR], S4466 [27JN], S5441 [30JY], S5871 [23AU], S5961 [28AU], S6266 [24SE], S6284 [25SE]

——— legislative process, S384 [20JA]

——— selection of leadership team for 116th Congress, S6938 [14NO]

——— tribute to departing Senators, S8013 [21DE]

——— tribute to efforts to address victims’ rights and child protection issues, S7841 [19DE]

——— tribute to newly elected Senators, S6903, S6904 [13NO], S6938 [14NO]

Senate Rules: improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations, S150 [11JA]

——— open versus restrictive rules, S817, S834, S837, S838 [8FE]

——— reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S8007–S8009 [21DE]

Stenger, Michael C.: election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (S. Res. 465), S2188 [16AP]

——— notify the House of Representatives of election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (S. Res. 467), S2188 [16AP]

——— notify the President of election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (S. Res. 466), S2188 [16AP]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: rename in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter (H.R. 6870), S6879, S6880 [11OC]

Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme: tribute, S1337 [5MR]

Veterans: legislative accomplishments relative to veterans’ care and services, S6781 [11OC]

Walters, Dan: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5420 [26JY]

Women’s Congressional Staff Association: anniversary (S. Res. 630), S6194 [17SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), S6152 [12SE]

Reports

Association of Former Members of Congress Leadership, Members, Staff, Partners, and Activities, H5656–H5658 [26JN]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H. Rept. 115–1108), H10599 [27DE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 115–1121), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Rept. 115–1100), H10586 [21DE]

——— Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H. Rept. 115–1123), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 115–1126), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–1125), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Rept. 115–1122), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 115–1113), H10605 [31DE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Rept. 115–1127), H10612 [3JA]

——— Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Rept. 115–1109), H10605 [31DE]

——— Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 115–1111), H10605 [31DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Rept. 115–1128), H10612 [3JA]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 115–1114), H10608 [2JA]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H. Rept. 115–1080), H10335 [19DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 115–1079), H10269 [17DE]

——— Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Rept. 115–1124), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Rept. 115–1112), H10605 [31DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 115–1099), H10586 [21DE]

——— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 115–1120), H10609 [2JA]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 115–1115), H10608 [2JA]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–279), S3982 [18JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–280), S4281 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–287), S4512 [27JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–288), S4731 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–323), S5692 [16AU]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–337), S6141 [12SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–338), S6188 [17SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 115–340), S6413 [1OC]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Fall District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During February District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Independence Day District Work Period and Consideration of Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 964) (H. Rept. 115–785), H5747 [26JN]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During January District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During May District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Memorial Day District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 908) (H. Rept. 115–702), H4582 [22MY]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During November District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During September District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Spring District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 796) (H. Rept. 115–614), H1753 [21MR]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Summer District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1012) (H. Rept. 115–861), H6648 [23JY]

Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Winter District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6382) (H. Rept. 115–944), H8169 [12SE]

Congressional Accountability for Emergency Lending Programs Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4302) (H. Rept. 115–1010), H9467 [6NO]

Congressional Report and Consumer Notification of Safety Audits Conducted on Railroads or Rail Transit Agencies: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1093) (H. Rept. 115–594), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior Order Imposing a Moratorium on Federal Coal Leasing Shall Not Take Effect Unless a Joint Resolution of Approval Is Enacted: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1778) (H. Rept. 115–545), H782 [5FE]

Dept. of Transportation Reports Harmonization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3367) (S. Rept. 115–390), S7132 [27NO]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1701) (H. Rept. 115–511), H168 [11JA]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements for Resolution on Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

FERC Report to Congress on Certain Hydroelectric Power Projects: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1030), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1030) (S. Rept. 115–310), S5516 [31JY]

Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 938) (H. Rept. 115–813), H6040 [10JY]

Global Health Innovation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1660), S1946 [22MR]

Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2276) (S. Rept. 115–331), S6028 [4SE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5415) (H. Rept. 115–823), H6262 [16JY]

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Esty: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–1093), H10509 [20DE]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5894) (H. Rept. 115–696), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3071) (S. Rept. 115–274), S3951 [14JN]

Modernizing Congressional Reporting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3027) (S. Rept. 115–333), S6028 [4SE]

National Monument Creation and Protection (National Monument CAP) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 115–1081), H10335 [19DE]

Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism (REPORT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1884) (S. Rept. 115–210), S1219 [26FE]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2019–2028: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 115–816), H6195 [13JY]

Tribal Recognition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3744) (H. Rept. 115–953), H8737 [20SE]

Veterans’ Electronic Health Record Modernization Oversight Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4245) (H. Rept. 115–691), H4283 [21MY]

Resignations

House of Representatives: Evan H. Jenkins, H9402 [28SE]

——— Jim Bridenstine, H3449 [23AP]

——— Patrick Meehan, H3745 [1MY]

——— Representative Dent, H3797 [8MY]

——— Representative Farenthold, H3061 [9AP]

——— Representative Lujan Grisham, H10597 [27DE]

——— Representative Tiberi, H29 [9JA]

——— Ron DeSantis, H7945 [10SE]

Senate: Al Franken, S20 [3JA]

——— Senator Cochran, S1993 [9AP]

——— Senator Kyl, S7852 [19DE]

Resumes

Congressional Activity: 115th Cong., 1st sess., D283 [15MR]

——— 115th Cong., 2d sess., D119 [5FE], D215 [1MR], D489 [7MY], D623 [5JN], D779 [9JY], D903 [1AU], D973 [4SE], D1099 [2OC], D1169 [13NO], D1235 [3DE], D357 [9AP]

Statements

Appreciation of Opportunity To Serve the House of Representatives: Representative Sanford, E1731–E1733 [21DE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) Report on CIA Detention and Interrogation Program: John McCain (2014), S5983 [28AU]

Summaries

Dept. of Defense Operations Under a Continuing Resolution, S413 [21JA]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Religious ‘Nones’ Underrepresented in Congress Compared With U.S. Adults Overall: Pew Research Center, H3730 [27AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 101, joint session of Congress for Presidential address, H627 [25JA]

H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), H1290 [27FE]

H. Con. Res. 112, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I, H3866 [9MY]

H. Res. 677, notify the President that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled, H6 [8JA]

H. Res. 678, notify the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled, H6 [8JA]

H. Res. 679, fixing the hour of daily meeting of the House of Representatives, H6 [8JA]

H. Res. 685, majority party appointments to committees of the House and majority party rankings of Committee on the Budget (House), H163 [11JA]

H. Res. 694, consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and clarify House proceedings and actions during January district work period, H494 [18JA]

H. Res. 695, majority party appointments to Committee on Ways and Means (House), H397 [16JA]

H. Res. 705, President Trump impeachment, H569 [19JA]

H. Res. 709, minority party appointments to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H609 [21JA]

H. Res. 710, majority party appointments to Committee on Ethics (House), H617 [22JA]

H. Res. 719, majority party appointments to Committee on Natural Resources (House), H690 [30JA]

H. Res. 724, House of Representatives adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act, H813 [6FE]

H. Res. 736, clarify House proceedings and actions during February district work period, H1136 [14FE]

H. Res. 764, minority party appointments to Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1421 [6MR]

H. Res. 796, clarify House proceedings and actions during Spring district work period, H1759 [22MR]

H. Res. 814, majority party appointments to Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3104 [11AP]

H. Res. 816, minority party appointments to Committee on Rules (House), H3112 [11AP]

H. Res. 833, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H3381 [17AP]

H. Res. 839, clarify House proceedings and actions during May district work period, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 844, majority party appointments to Committee on Armed Services (House), H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 897, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 908, clarify House proceedings and actions during Memorial Day district work period, H4593 [23MY]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 963, majority party appointments to Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H5674 [26JN]

H. Res. 964, clarify House proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period and consideration of adjournment, H5759 [27JN]

H. Res. 970, full access to certain Dept. of Justice documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5827 [28JN]

H. Res. 971, consideration of H. Res. 970, full access to Dept. of Justice documents relative to investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5820 [28JN]

H. Res. 995, recognize importance of Congress completing Dept. of Defense appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year, H6285 [17JY]

H. Res. 998, recognize perilous readiness state of the Navy due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding, H6289 [17JY]

H. Res. 1000, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H6282 [17JY]

H. Res. 1012, clarify House proceedings and actions during Summer district work period, H7100 [24JY]

H. Res. 1050, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H7864 [5SE]

H. Res. 1059, clarify House of Representatives proceedings and actions during September district work period, H8181 [13SE]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H. Res. 1084, clarify House of Representatives proceedings and actions during fall district work period, H9101 [27SE]

H. Res. 1142, clarify House of Representatives proceedings and actions during November district work period, H9515 [14NO]

H. Res. 1142, exemption from certain War Powers Resolution requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H9515 [14NO]

H. Res. 1164: print revised edition of House Rules and Manual for 116th Congress, H9748 [30NO]

H. Res. 1176, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements for resolution on removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H10115 [12DE]

H. Res. 1180, clarify House proceedings and actions during winter district work period, H10340 [20DE]

H.R. 449, Synthetic Drug Awareness Act, H5029 [12JN]

H.R. 754, Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act, H9068 [26SE]

H.R. 1093, submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies, H9138 [27SE]

H.R. 1660, Global Health Innovation Act, H439 [17JA]

H.R. 2315, award Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, H10155 [12DE]

H.R. 2740, Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act, H9474 [13NO]

H.R. 4245, Veterans’ Electronic Health Record Modernization Oversight Act, H4253 [21MY]

H.R. 4924, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, H797–H803 [6FE]

H.R. 5415, Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act, H6200 [16JY]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

H.R. 6382, Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act, H8812 [25SE]

H.R. 6870, Stop Trading on Congressional Knowlege (STOCK) Act renaming in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter, H9357 [28SE]

S. 188, Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act, H1418 [6MR]

S. 266, award Anwar Sadat Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, S5865 [22AU]

S. 1050, Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act, S6152 [12SE], H10156 [12DE]

S. 2101, USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act, S5560 [1AU], H10157 [12DE]

S. 2276, Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act, H10526 [21DE]

S. 2652, Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act, S3945 [14JN], H10415 [20DE]

S. 2952, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S2899–S2906, S2927–S2934 [24MY]

S. 3367, Dept. of Transportation Reports Harmonization Act, S7819 [18DE], H10516 [21DE]

S. 3509, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S6346, S6348 [26SE], H9359 [28SE]

S. 3749, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S7540–S7548, S7588–S7597 [13DE], H10192–H10200 [13DE]

S. Con. Res. 35, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), S1253 [27FE]

S. Con. Res. 36, setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028, S2268–S2274 [18AP]

S. Con. Res. 37, setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028, S2274–S2279 [18AP]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

S. Res. 369, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S110 [9JA]

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 393, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S655 [6FE]

S. Res. 396, Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special), S707 [7FE]

S. Res. 456, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S2044 [10AP]

S. Res. 465, election of Michael C. Stenger as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 466, notify the President of election of Michael C. Stenger as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 467, notify the House of Representatives of election of Michael C. Stenger as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 509, election of Committee on Printing (Joint) and Committee on the Library (Joint) members, S2682 [15MY]

S. Res. 588, require transparency relative to meetings between President Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, by requiring the presence of another senior U.S. official and a report to Congress on such meetings, S5269 [24JY]

S. Res. 607, affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution, S5695 [16AU]

S. Res. 623, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S6061 [6SE]

S. Res. 630, Women’s Congressional Staff Association anniversary, S6192 [17SE]

S. Res. 689, Shirley Chisholm election to the House of Representatives anniversary, S7055 [15NO]

S. Res. 725, Senate extended debate rules modification, S7597 [13DE]

S. Res. 726, Senate timely establishment of conference committees, S7598 [13DE]

S. Res. 727, Senate Rules amendment or adoption process modification, S7598 [13DE]

S. Res. 728, Senate debate on motions to proceed limitation, S7598 [13DE]

S. Res. 729, Senate consideration of a minimum number of amendments, S7598 [13DE]

S.J. Res. 52, disapprove FCC rule on net neutrality, S2709 [16MY]

S.J. Res. 54, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S7565 [13DE]

CONGRESSIONAL ACCESS TO CHILDREN’S DETENTION FACILITIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3084), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]

CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Analyses

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act (H.R. 4924), H811 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2401), S704 [7FE] (see S. 2872), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY] (see S. 3749), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

——— require public disclosure and reimbursement of payments for awards and settlements due to improper conduct (see S. 3453), S6189 [17SE]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

Letters

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803, H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

House adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies and provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards: Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: enroll congressional employees in program to train employees in workplace rights and responsibilities including protections against sexual harassment and discrimination (H. Res. 630), H803 [6FE]

——— funding, H8244 [13SE]

——— prohibit use of public funds for payment of a settlement or award in connection with a sexual harassment claim or other workplace disputes and release information on previous settlements (H.R. 4481), H809 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H797–H813 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), H10192–H10200 [13DE]

——— require Members to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid for sexual harassment and assault claims, H808 [6FE]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (H. Res. 724), H806, H813–H815 [6FE], E143 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2401), S706 [7FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2872), S2742–S2744 [17MY], S2799 [21MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2952), S2843, S2844 [23MY], S2899–S2908 [24MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), S7540–S7548 [13DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 724, House of Representatives adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act, H813 [6FE]

H.R. 4924, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, H797–H803 [6FE]

S. 2952, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S2899–S2906, S2927–S2934 [24MY]

S. 3749, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S7540–S7548, S7588–S7597 [13DE], H10192–H10200 [13DE]

CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1995 REFORM ACT

Analyses

Provisions (H.R. 4924), H811 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY] (see S. 3749), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803, H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: require Members to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid for sexual harassment and assault claims, H808 [6FE]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

Enact (H.R. 4924), H797–H813 [6FE]

Enact (S. 3749), H10192–H10200 [13DE]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7627 [17DE]

——— legislative priorities, S7531 [13DE]

Enact (S. 2952), S2843, S2844 [23MY], S2899–S2908 [24MY]

Enact (S. 3749), S7540–S7548 [13DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4924, provisions, H797–H803 [6FE]

S. 2952, provisions, S2899–S2906, S2927–S2934 [24MY]

S. 3749, provisions, S7540–S7548, S7588–S7597 [13DE], H10192–H10200 [13DE]

CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EMERGENCY LENDING PROGRAMS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4302) (H. Rept. 115–1010), H9467 [6NO]

CONGRESSIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3451), S6189 [17SE]

CONGRESSIONAL AWARD ACT

Bills and resolutions

Reauthorize (see S. 3509), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6862), H8742 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Reauthorize (S. 3509), H9359 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Reauthorize (S. 3509), S6348 [26SE]

Texts of

S. 3509, reauthorize, S6346, S6348 [26SE], H9359 [28SE]

CONGRESSIONAL AWARD FOUNDATION

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, H627 [25JA]

Lists

Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Congress: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT

Bills and resolutions

CBO: study and report on impact of legislation on spending on children (see S. 3074), S3951 [14JN]

House of Representatives: eliminate any August recess until the House has approved all annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year (see H.R. 7205), H9757 [30NO]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: include Social Security outlays and revenue totals, reexamine and justify each Federal agency’s needs and priorities, and require a GAO report on programs with spending authority or permanent appropriations, S2313 [19AP]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): revision of budgetary allocations, aggregates, and levels, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2512 [7MY], S3978 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) spending allocations revisions, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5690 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committees of the Senate spending allocations revisions, S2513 [7MY]

Pay-as-you-go scorecard, S2513 [7MY]

Social Security budget levels, S2513 [7MY]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT

Amendments

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: modify congressional budget and appropriations process to provide fiscal stability (see H.R. 5214), H1500 [8MR]

——— provide for legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see H.R. 5442), H3063 [9AP]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Letters

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

Amendments

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6187, H6188 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6057 [11JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 4848), H581 [19JA]

Children and youth: study and report on impact of legislation on spending on children (see S. 3074), S3951 [14JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 3071), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5894), H4283 [21MY]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Cost Estimates

Air Cargo Security Improvement Act (H.R. 4176), E351 [21MR]

Border Tunnel Task Force Act (H.R. 6740), E1340 [28SE]

Counter Terrorist Network Act (H.R. 4578), E104 [29JA]

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act (H.R. 4569), E591 [7MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Chief Data Officer position establishment (H.R. 6447), E1345 [28SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security immigration advisory program establishment (H.R. 5207), E961 [3JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Biometric Identity Management establishment (H.R. 5206), E961 [3JY]

DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act (H.R. 4555), E102 [29JA]

DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act (H.R. 4567), E70 [19JA]

Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act (H.R. 5099), E588 [7MY]

Fitness Information Transparency (FIT) Act (H.R. 6374), E1342 [28SE]

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act (H.R. 4559), H43 [9JA]

Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act (H.R. 5762), E962 [3JY]

Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act (H.R. 4564), E97 [25JA]

PreCheck Is PreCheck Act (H.R. 6265), E1414 [16OC]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act (H.R. 6620), E1340 [28SE]

Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act (H.R. 6735), E1340 [28SE]

Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act (H.R. 4581), E175 [13FE]

Secure Border Communications Act (H.R. 6742), E1345 [28SE]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 1486), H40 [9JA]

Securing Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Firearms Act (H.R. 4433), E108 [29JA]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act (H.R. 5766), E964 [3JY]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act (H.R. 4627), E962 [3JY]

Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act (H.R. 4009), H3521 [25AP]

Strengthening Aviation Security Act (H.R. 4467), E353 [21MR]

Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act (H.R. 5089), E379 [29MR]

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act (H.R. 4991), E962 [3JY]

Surface Transportation Security and Technology Accountability Act (H.R. 5081), E355 [21MR]

Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act (H.R. 5131), E354 [21MR]

Taxpayer First Act (H.R. 5444): Intergovernmental Mandates, H3418 [18AP]

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act (H.R. 4553), E65 [18JA]

Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act (H.R. 5730, E959 [3JY]

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act (H.R. 5729), E965 [3JY]

21st Century IRS Act (H.R. 5445), H3425 [18AP]

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act (H.R. 4227), E352 [21MR]

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8), H4798–H4800 [6JN]

Letters

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, S7383 [10DE]

State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H4873 [7JN]

Taxpayer First Act, H3417 [18AP]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Juanita D. Duggan, National Federation of Independent Business, H6180 [13JY]

——— Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6180 [13JY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6180, H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— several State and local government organizations, H6180 [13JY]

Motions

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6189 [13JY]

Remarks in House

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

Government regulations: establish a sunset on additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates if certain economic growth rates are not attained, H6188, H6189 [13JY]

——— exclude independent agencies from additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates, H6187 [13JY]

——— exempt from additional safeguards any mandate that protects children from sexual predators, prevents domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault, or requires a background check for school and other employees, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6179–H6191 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053–H6057 [11JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), motion to recommit, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

——— require online posting of any consultation with or comments by any non-Federal party during the development of regulatory proposals with unfunded mandates, H6188 [13JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]

——— prohibit funding to purchase plastic drinking straws, H4972 [7JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3230 [13AP]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: reform budget process and improve implementation of budget plans, S7031–S7034 [15NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116–S6118, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact on budget deficit, S1995 [9AP], S2741 [17MY]

Reports

Budget Scorekeeping, S293–S295 [18JA], S1280–S1283 [28FE], S2113–S2117 [12AP], S3024–S3027 [6JN], S5060–S5063 [18JY], S7038–S7042 [15NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5894) (H. Rept. 115–696), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3071) (S. Rept. 115–274), S3951 [14JN]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 50) (S. Rept. 115–447), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 50) (H. Rept. 115–798), H5980 [29JN]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 985, consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act and H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6053 [11JY]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H6185–H6187 [13JY]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUSES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL COALITION ON ADOPTION INSTITUTE

Bills and resolutions

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]

Remarks in House

Harpster, Abe and Trish: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H8175 [13SE]

Kelly, Brian: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H9395 [28SE]

Mendiola, Evangelina: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1301 [25SE]

Romano, Pam: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angel in Adoption Award recipient, E678 [17MY]

Sessions, James and Angie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1405 [12OC]

Taylor, Kristin Hill: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Wilkinson, Sarah and Robert: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1300 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Rosenstein, Audrey: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S6337 [26SE]

Walters, Dan: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5420 [26JY]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (S. Res. 717), S7625 [13DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 717, tribute to Rebecca T. Weichhand, S7360 [6DE]

Tributes

Weichhand, Rebecca T., S7315 [5DE], S7427 [11DE]

CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOYEES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL FIRE SERVICES INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Austin, Steve: Congressional Fire Services Institute Mason Lankford Fire Leadership Award recipient, E469 [16AP], E479 [17AP]

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Sanz, Maytee: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Stephen Vermillion Congressional Staff Appreciation Award recipient, H6244 [16JY]

CONGRESSIONAL INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Scott, Drew: Texas 27th Congressional District Congressional Arts competition winner, H1510 [13MR]

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

Bills and resolutions

Printing: limit printing of Congressional Record and House Calendars (see H.R. 6708), H7870 [5SE]

——— limit printing of Congressional Record and Senate Calendars (see S. 2673), S2141 [16AP] (see S. 2944), S2878 [23MY]

Notices

Correction, H4240 [18MY]

Remarks in House

Congress: printing in Congressional Record of remarks made by former Members of Congress during reception honoring them, unanimous-consent agreement, H5668 [26JN]

CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 3071), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5894), H4283 [21MY]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Memorandums

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, S1856 [21MR]

EPA Exemption of Pesticides and Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms From Certain Reporting Requirements Under CERCLA, S1925 [22MR]

Remarks in House

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]

——— prohibit funding to purchase plastic drinking straws, H4972 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116–S6118, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5894) (H. Rept. 115–696), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3071) (S. Rept. 115–274), S3951 [14JN]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT

Amendments

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Articles and editorials

Senate Democrats Move To Revive Net Neutrality Rules—The Wrong Way, S2699 [16MY]

Will the FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal Grind the Internet to a Halt?, S2700 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see S.J. Res. 56), S1948 [22MR]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR] (see H.J. Res. 132), H3095 [10AP]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 131), H3052 [29MR]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (H.J. Res. 129), consideration (see H. Res. 873), H3782 [7MY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU] (see H.J. Res. 140), H8725 [13SE]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6277 [24SE] (see H.J. Res. 145), H10210 [13DE]

Letters

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending: Bill Himpler, American Financial Services Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), S2202 [17AP]

——— Jack Howard, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2202 [17AP]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, S2202 [17AP]

——— Peter K. Welch, National Automotive Dealers Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— several automotive organizations, S2203 [17AP]

——— several civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations, S2206 [17AP]

——— several organizations, S2206 [17AP]

IRS rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns: David J. Kautter, IRS, S6381 [28SE]

——— Senator Wyden, Committee on Finance (Senate), S6380 [28SE]

Rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S6741 [10OC]

——— several healthcare organizations, S6740 [10OC]

Lists

Congressional Review Act resolutions passed, S17 [3JA]

Motions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2200 [17AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2698 [16MY]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (S.J. Res. 64), S7412 [11DE]

Remarks in House

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3815–H3823 [8MY], E614 [9MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality, H4985 [8JN]

Federal agencies and departments: impact of regulatory reform, H165 [11JA]

Repeal (H.R. 2449), H3818 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S143 [11JA], S232–S234 [17JA], S6785 [11OC]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2191, S2193, S2200–S2212 [17AP], S2227–S2230, S2235, S2239 [18AP], S2570 [9MY], S2782 [21MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), motion to proceed, S2200 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule on compliance with title X requirements by family planning project recipients in selecting subrecipients to provide services (H.J. Res. 43), S273 [18JA]

Dept. of the Interior: disapprove Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement rule known as the ‘‘Stream Protection Rule’’ that imposes certain environmental regulations on coal mining operations (H.J. Res. 38), S899 [13FE]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2062 [11AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S1224, S1231 [27FE], S1346 [6MR], S2559, S2560, S2564, S2568, S2581–S2589 [9MY], S2672 [15MY], S2688–S2710 [16MY], S2741 [17MY], S3397 [11JN], S3744 [12JN]

Government regulations: use as a tool to overrule, S16 [3JA], S2211 [17AP], S2782 [21MY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6708–S6710, S6713, S6717–S6719 [9OC], S6736–S6744, S6749, S6755–S6758, S6762, S6767 [10OC], S6779, S6794 [11OC]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (S.J. Res. 64), S6380–S6382 [28SE], S7412, S7421 [11DE], S7456, S7458–S7465, S7472–S7474 [12DE]

SSA: disapprove rule on implementation of legislation improving the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by including certain recipients of disability benefits (H.J. Res. 40), S1225 [27FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of S.J. Res. 57, Disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule on Indirect Auto Lending: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Statements

Short Term Medical Plans: Golden Rule Insurance Co., S6741 [10OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

S.J. Res. 52, disapprove FCC rule on net neutrality, S2709 [16MY]

S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2240 [18AP], H3815 [8MY]

CONGRESSIONAL REVOLVING DOOR BAN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3454), S6189 [17SE]

CONGRESSIONAL WORKPLACE MISCONDUCT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3453), S6189 [17SE]

CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON CHINA

Remarks in House

Federal employees: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

‘‘Surveillance, Suppression, and Mass Detention—Xinjiang’s Human Rights Crisis’’: hearing, E1101 [27JY]

CONLEY, BETTY AND RONALD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E239 [27FE]

CONLEY, LONNIE

Remarks in House

Yazoo City, MS: tribute to Exclusive Kutz Barber Shop, E372 [26MR]

CONN, DIANE AND DALE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1011 [13JY]

CONN, KAREN AND BURTON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1415 [16OC]

CONN, RANDOLPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E730 [24MY]

CONNAUGHTON, ADELAIDE M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1365 [5OC]

CONNAUGHTON, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1594 [3DE]

CONNECTICUT

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: deauthorize a water resources project at Bridgeport Harbor, CT (see H.R. 5432), H3059 [5AP]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see S. 2298), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4774), H168 [11JA]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3533), S6413 [1OC] (see H.R. 6950), H9150 [27SE]

Sesquicentennial of Connecticut’s Navy Installation: designate (see S. Res. 452), S2012 [9AP] (see S. Res. 458), S2075 [11AP]

Eulogies

Shea, Mary Ellen: by Mary F. Shea, E1038 [19JY]

Letters

Nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice: Lindsey Jones, S6373 [28SE]

——— sexual assault survivor, S6374 [28SE]

Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act: Gretchen Knauff, Disability Rights Connecticut, Inc., H747 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: grant authority to repair or replace any bridge that is necessary for evacuation during extreme weather or natural disasters in New England, H4833, H4834 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (H.R. 4774), H485 [18JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: ruling to extend property casualty loss tax provisions to homeowners affected by pyrrhotite-related residential damage, H1077 [13FE]

Eightmile River Watershed: anniversary of Wild and Scenic River System designation, E1419 [16OC]

Esty, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10031 [11DE]

GSA: prohibit funding to market or sell Plum Island, NY, H6536 [18JY]

Lebanon, CT: anniversary of Lebanon Volunteer Fire Dept., E1556 [27NO]

Naval Submarine Base New London, CT: anniversary, H3102 [11AP], E427 [10AP]

New England National Scenic Trail: funding, H6436 [17JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: open enrollment, H22 [9JA]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 6950), H9394 [28SE]

Wyman, Nancy: Connecticut Democratic Party Ella T. Grasso Award recipient, E1228 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S163 [11JA]

Connecticut Chiropractic Association, Inc.: anniversary, S6299 [25SE]

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities: anniversary, S6912 [13NO]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (S. 2298), S494 [24JA]

Dooley, Kari A.: nomination to be district judge, S6050 [6SE]

Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S1696–S1699 [14MR], S3868 [13JN]

Newtown, CT: anniversary of shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, S7572 [13DE]

Refugees: tribute to refugee support agencies and constituents for efforts to assist refugees, S4269 [20JN]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 3533), S6414 [1OC]

Sesquicentennial of Connecticut’s Navy Installation: designate (S. Res. 458), S2079 [11AP]

Reports filed

Nomination of John H. Durham To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Kari A. Dooley To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 452, Sesquicentennial of Connecticut’s Navy Installation, S2014 [9AP]

S. Res. 458, Sesquicentennial of Connecticut’s Navy Installation, S2076 [11AP]

Tributes

Esty, Representative, E1700 [20DE]

CONNECTICUT CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6299 [25SE]

CONNECTING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH MOBILITY METRICS AND UNLOCKING TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCIES (COMMUTE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3491), S6304 [25SE]

CONNELL, GROVER, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2118 [12AP]

CONNELL, JAMES J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6493 [3OC]

CONNELL, SINDI A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1567 [28NO]

CONNER, GARLIN M.

Remarks in House

Medal of Honor: recipient, E920 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Medal of Honor: recipient, S4353 [25JN]

CONNOLLY, COLM F.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

CONNOLLY, GENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1166 [21AU]

CONNOLLY, GERALD E. (a Representative from Virginia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4572, H4576 [22MY], H4607 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6515 [18JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4944 [7JN], H4988 [8JN]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6188 [13JY]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H450 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: commend U.S. and international efforts to respond to drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa (see H. Res. 239), H733 [30JA]

Ahmad, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor: tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H9431 [12OC]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3056 [2AP]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H6042 [10JY]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H6042 [10JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Argentina: support investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Res. 201), H584 [19JA]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9436 [16OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H678 [29JA]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H6465 [17JY]

Bangladesh: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (see H. Res. 1169), H9767 [6DE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Cambodia: promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law, condemn political violence and human rights violations, and call for respect for freedom of the press, assembly, and speech and electoral reforms (see H. Res. 661), H584 [19JA]

——— promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H6650 [23JY]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1501 [8MR]

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (see H.R. 5812), H5095 [12JN]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9691 [28NO]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H7735 [31JY]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see H.R. 7123), H9510 [13NO]

——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (see H.R. 7384), H10510 [20DE]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Commission To Study the Creation of a National Museum of Irish American History: establish (see H.R. 1596), H583 [19JA]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2567), H1267 [26FE]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 5013), H1177 [14FE]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1335 [27FE]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8886 [25SE]

——— establish Early Learning Challenge Fund (see H.R. 6946), H9150 [27SE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7732 [27JY]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (see H.R. 5042), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8171 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H584 [19JA]

——— issue rules pertaining to collection and compilation of data on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 630), H583 [19JA]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H4210 [17MY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3507 [24AP]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— establish Office of Anti-Corruption Relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe (see H.R. 2820), H678 [29JA]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see H.R. 6651), H9092 [26SE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9436 [16OC]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Mid-Atlantic States (see H.R. 6008), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of Transportation: make grants to assist units of local government in developing and implementing Vision Zero plans, to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries (see H.R. 1266), H975 [7FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1495), H583 [19JA]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H8739 [20SE]

——— improve appeals process (see H.R. 457), H583 [19JA]

——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see H.R. 2452), H7751 [10AU]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 5314), H1651 [15MR]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

——— require use of prescription drug monitoring programs and facilitate information sharing among States that receive Federal funding to combat opioid abuse (see H.R. 1854), H3978 [15MY]

Eastern Europe: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (see H. Res. 955), H5362 [20JN]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H584 [19JA]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see H.R. 6944), H9150 [27SE]

——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements (see H.R. 1071), H1653 [15MR]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

Executive Office of the President: require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H10170 [12DE]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see H.R. 6026), H7759 [21AU]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

FDA: strengthen authorities to address counterfeit drugs, illegal and synthetic opioids, and opioid-like substances (see H.R. 5228), H5094 [12JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish Federal customer service standards to improve service and customer experience provided by Federal agencies (see H.R. 5402), H2041 [22MR]

——— improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (see H.R. 5759), H3929 [10MY]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

——— repeal certain revised annuity employee categories within the Federal Employee Retirement System (see H.R. 3269), H975 [7FE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H8886 [25SE]

FEMA: provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster (see H.R. 3238), H3210 [12AP]

——— reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6588 [19JY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1336 [27FE]

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 1612), H2043 [22MR]

——— prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (see H.R. 2841), H3055 [2AP]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 6649), H7825 [4SE]

——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see H.R. 2670), H975 [7FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 3962), H3507 [24AP]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7729 [26JY]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H3747 [1MY]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H584 [19JA]

FTC: establish Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 444), H6196 [13JY]

——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8171 [12SE]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 6219), H5748 [26JN]

——— support territorial integrity and condemn Syrian decision to recognize certain Georgian territories as independent (see H. Res. 1030), H7687 [25JY]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H584 [19JA]

Health: increase availability and affordability of menstrual hygiene products for women and girls with limited access (see H.R. 972), H629 [25JA]

——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H975 [7FE]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H404 [16JA]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9768 [6DE]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Hungary: support democracy and reaffirm the long-standing and mutually-beneficial relationship between the U.S. and Hungary (see H. Res. 353), H733 [30JA]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H5286 [19JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9420 [5OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H1075 [8FE]

Insurance: improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H7688 [25JY]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H19 [8JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H584 [19JA]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3835 [8MY]

Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 986), H6041 [10JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1373 [5MR]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 686), H169 [11JA]

Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Res. 930), H5021 [8JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 1498), H9449 [26OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (see H. Res. 644), H1654 [15MR]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H9574 [20NO]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1825), H8886 [25SE]

——— establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (see H.R. 6690), H7825 [4SE]

——— improve access to mental health services (see H.R. 1290), H1075 [8FE]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H19 [8JA]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 179), H975 [7FE]

——— transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 3913), H1179 [14FE]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see H. Res. 745), H6559 [18JY]

Morocco: reaffirm support for combating terrorism, condemn actions by Polisario Front and terrorist groups in Western Sahara and North Africa, and reaffirm autonomy plan and support peaceful agreement for Western Sahara (see H. Res. 1101), H9406 [28SE]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 9), H678 [29JA]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see H. Res. 1122), H9436 [16OC]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

NIH: expand research activities for functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (see H.R. 1187), H4777 [5JN]

NIST: convene effort to make consistent, authoritative set of climate information available to standard-developing organizations (see H.R. 1464), H1127 [13FE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (see H.R. 5925), H4692 [23MY]

OMB: rename Office of E-Government and Information Technology as Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) and elevate and codify position of Federal CIO (see H.R. 6901), H9089 [26SE]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H5363 [20JN]

Park and Recreation Month: designate (see H. Res. 941), H5649 [25JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H7735 [31JY]

Poland: recognize memorials and monuments to Katyn Massacre of Polish officers as important historical reminders and commend contributions of Polish Americans to prosperity, diversity, and strength of the U.S. (see H. Res. 893), H4210 [17MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H8887 [25SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7743 [3AU]

——— replace motor vehicle fleet with modern, efficient vehicles (see H.R. 6991), H9405 [28SE]

——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (see H.R. 6076), H5093 [12JN]

——— restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 31), H4982 [7JN]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9408 [28SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see H.R. 4826), H552 [18JA]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H7156 [24JY]

——— submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 867), H3746 [1MY]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 233), H902 [6FE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H4849 [6JN]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H3444 [18AP]

Taiwan: encourage negotiations to enter into a bilateral trade agreement (see H. Res. 271), H584 [19JA]

Taxation: extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see H.R. 795), H1653 [15MR]

——— provide work opportunity credit for hiring veterans in field of renewable energy (see H.R. 328), H1075 [8FE]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H9092 [26SE]

Treaties and agreements: require congressional approval for peaceful nuclear cooperation agreements and ensure partners in such agreements renounce pursuit of enrichment and reprocessing technologies (see H.R. 5357), H2043 [22MR]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see H.R. 4271), H584 [19JA]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H5021 [8JN]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H3886 [9MY] (see H.R. 333), H4210 [17MY]

——— make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with a written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options and provide counseling on housing benefits (see H.R. 2777), H1075 [8FE]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H7735 [31JY]

Vietnamese Americans: recognize accomplishments and contributions (see H. Res. 448), H19 [8JA]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3575 [25AP]

——— commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1150), H9574 [20NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H8887 [25SE]

Virgin Islands of the U.S. Centennial Commission: extend expiration date (see H.R. 4446), H678 [29JA]

Walker, Wyatt T.: tribute (see H. Res. 742), H1217 [16FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: investigate fate (see H. Res. 58), H630 [25JA]

Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 935), H5093 [12JN]

Water: provide grants to States to facilitate acquisition of land, water, and interests therein, made to substantially improve, preserve, or maintain water quality for an area in perpetuity (see H.R. 5264), H3050 [26MR]

William & Mary: anniversary (see H. Res. 711), H678 [29JA]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H8171 [12SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Justice: make grants to regional gang task forces to prevent violence committed by and against youths (see H.R. 5960), H4728 [24MY]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize additional funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (see H.R. 4900), H731 [30JA]

EPA: ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (see H.R. 6644), H7734 [31JY]

Federal agencies and departments: improve teleworking programs (see H.R. 6551), H7721 [26JY]

Federal employees: calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in the same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 7165), H9573 [20NO]

——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H168 [11JA]

Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 7290), H10209 [13DE]

Korea, Republic of: support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, recognize games’ contribution to peace, and wish success in preparation for, and hosting of, Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 716), H677 [29JA]

OMB: streamline current Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) cloud computing security process, address agency compliance issues, and establish new metrics for proper implementation (see H.R. 6550), H7721 [26JY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

Russia: examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Justice: make grants to regional gang task forces to prevent violence committed by and against youths (H.R. 5960), H4729 [24MY]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize additional funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (H.R. 4900), H732 [30JA]

EPA: ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (H.R. 6644), H7735 [31JY]

Federal agencies and departments: improve teleworking programs (H.R. 6551), H7725 [26JY]

Federal employees: calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in the same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (H.R. 7165), H9574 [20NO]

——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (H.R. 4775), H169 [11JA]

Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (H.R. 7290), H10210 [13DE]

OMB: streamline current Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) cloud computing security process, address agency compliance issues, and establish new metrics for proper implementation (H.R. 6550), H7725 [26JY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (H.R. 6909), H9091 [26SE]

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General funding: Michael J. Missal, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H4989 [8JN]

Lists

Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston, VA, Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882• [21JN]

Dale City, VA, Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891• [21JN]

Fairfax County, VA, Board of Supervisors Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E967• [3JY]

Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Certificate of Valor recipients, E891• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Gold Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Certificate of Valor Award recipients, E884• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Lifesaving Award recipients, E885• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E892• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Certificate of Valor Award recipients, E892• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Lifesaving Award recipients, E892• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E892• [21JN]

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Merit Award for Valor recipients, E979• [6JY]

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Valorous Unit award recipients, E979• [6JY]

Prince William County, VA, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification recipients, E749• [29MY]

Washington (DC) Post Prince William County, VA, Schools Principal of the Year Award nominees, E883• [21JN]

Woodbridge, VA, Elks Lodge 2355 2018 officers and committee chairmen, E889• [21JN]

Motions

Financial institutions: require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), H1583 [14MR]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H9045 [26SE], E89• [22JA]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations, H5720 [26JN], H9046 [26SE]

Arts Council of Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E636• [11MY]

ARTSFAIRFAX (organization): tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1541• [20NO]

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.: tribute to Excellence Award recipients, E750• [29MY]

Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Award recipients, E1332• [28SE]

Browne, Christopher: Committee for Dulles (organization) Tower of Dulles honoree, E621• [10MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3172 [12AP]

Burke, VA: anniversary of Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., E748• [29MY]

——— tribute to 500th meeting of Burke Centre Conservancy Board of Trustees, E1322• [27SE]

Catholics for Housing, Inc.: tribute to Father Gerard Creedon Housing Award recipients, E1542• [20NO]

Centreville, VA: tribute to Centreville Immigration Forum annual dinner honorees, E1541• [20NO]

Dale City, VA: installation of Dale City Volunteer Fire Dept., officers, E1714• [20DE]

——— tribute to Dale City Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891• [21JN]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Fairfax County, VA, Alumnae Chapter, E747• [29MY]

Dept. of Defense: assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of defense security cooperation programs funding, E732• [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), E726•, E728•, E732• [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7696 [26JY]

——— develop a definition and way to measure Procurement Administration Lead Time (PALT), E726• [24MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5720 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, H9045 [26SE]

——— submit human rights report on efforts relative to repatriation of U.S. soldiers remains, Korean-American family reunifications, and travel security risks, E728• [24MY]

Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration defense nuclear nonproliferation funding, H4944, H4945 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), H4354 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5445 [21JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6515, H6541 [18JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), H5135 [13JN]

——— Inspector General oversight over Washington, DC, VA Medical Center funding, H4988, H4989 [8JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4988, H4989 [8JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H9045 [26SE]

Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce: tribute to ‘‘Stars Over Dulles’’ Award recipients, E752• [29MY], E1719• [20DE]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7696 [26JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4944, H4945 [7JN], H4988, H4989 [8JN]

EPA: prohibit funding to modify rule on management and disposal of coal ash, H6515 [18JY]

FAA: allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports, H3598• [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3598• [26AP]

FACETS (organization): anniversary, E747• [29MY]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna, E1329• [28SE]

——— anniversary of Tysons Corner Center, E1321• [27SE]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E967• [3JY]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., recruit class, E631• [11MY], E963• [3JY]

——— tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Achievement Award recipients, E1545• [20NO]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Park Authority Board Elly Doyle Park Service Award recipients, E621• [10MY]

——— tribute to Fairfax Fire and Rescue Dept., Firefighters of the Year award recipients, E1326• [27SE]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E890• [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Valor Award recipients, E884• [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E892• [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce U.S. Park Police Valor Award recipients, E963• [3JY]

——— tribute to Student Peace Award recipients, E959• [3JY]

——— tribute to Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce incoming board members, E965• [3JY]

Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to Citizen of the Year Award recipients, E972• [6JY]

Federal agencies and departments: reauthorize whistleblower protection program in Federal inspector general offices (H.R. 4043), H1418 [6MR]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), H1419 [6MR]

——— provide a temporary prohibition on employment of political appointees in career civil service positions (H.R. 1132), H1415, H1416 [6MR]

——— provide for a study on use of social media in security clearance investigations (H.R. 3737), H1416, H1417 [6MR]

Financial institutions: prohibit regulatory agencies from tailoring regulatory actions at request, or personal gain, of the President, the President’s family members, or senior Executive Branch officials, H1583 [14MR]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), motion to recommit, H1583 [14MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6541 [18JY]

Global Organization of People of Indian Origin: tribute to Virginia chapter Awards of Excellence recipients, E985• [10JY]

Government regulations: establish a sunset on additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates if certain economic growth rates are not attained, H6188 [13JY]

——— exclude independent agencies from additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates, H6187 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6181, H6182, H6183, H6184, H6187, H6188 [13JY]

——— require online posting of any consultation with or comments by any non-Federal party during the development of regulatory proposals with unfunded mandates, H6188 [13JY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, E89• [22JA]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6151 [12JY]

Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc.: tribute to Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882• [21JN]

Korean-American Association of the Washington Metropolitan Area: tribute to KORUS Festival, E633• [11MY]

Lake Ridge, VA: anniversary of Westminister at Lake Ridge retirement community, E1323• [27SE]

Leadership Fairfax, Inc.: tribute, E1547• [20NO]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Leadership award recipients, E1720• [20DE]

Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E1317• [27SE]

Literary Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to Recognition Celebration honorees, E971• [6JY]

Manassas, VA: tribute to Prince William Chamber of Commerce Manassas Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E977• [6JY]

ManTech International Corp.: anniversary, E752• [29MY]

MVLE. Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E629• [10MY]

NAACP: anniversary of Fairfax County, VA, branch, E750• [29MY]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, H6179 [13JY]

Nims, Matthew: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalist, E623• [10MY]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Distinguished Service Award recipients, E1324• [27SE]

——— tribute to Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E988• [10JY]

Northern Virginia Family Service (organization): tribute to Training Futures program graduates, E966• [3JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (H.R. 5925), H5324 [20JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require a briefing on anticipated geopolitical effects of emerging infectious diseases and pandemics and their implications on national security, H6151 [12JY]

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families (organization): anniversary, E624• [10MY]

Postal Service: prohibit funding to allow provision of basic financial services, H6541 [18JY]

——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (H.R. 6076), E854• [15JN]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification recipients, E748• [29MY]

——— tribute to Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Investigative Merit Award recipients, E966• [3JY]

——— tribute to Prince William Chamber of Commerce Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E979• [6JY]

——— tribute to Prince William County Dept. of Fire and Rescue recruit class, E625• [10MY]

——— tribute to Washington (DC) Post Prince William County Schools Principal of the Year Award nominees, E883• [21JN]

——— tribute to Washington (DC) Post Prince William County Schools Teacher of the Year Award nominees, E961• [3JY]

Reston, VA: tribute to Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882• [21JN]

——— tribute to Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Chamber Excellence Award recipients, E976• [6JY]

——— tribute to Reston Association Volunteer Service Award recipients, E964• [3JY]

Russia: prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea, H6048 [11JY]

Silverwood, Mark: Devotion to Children (organization) Legacy Award recipient, E626• [10MY]

SOS International, LLC: tribute to Challenge Award recipients, E991• [10JY]

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation: anniversary, E750• [29MY]

U.S. Military Academy: tribute to West Point Leadership Ethics and Diversity in STEM (LEADS) Program, E628• [10MY]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E622• [10MY]

Virginia: tribute to Northern Virginia Football Hall of Fame inductees and scholarship award recipients, E626• [10MY]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia PTA Annual Award recipients, E961• [3JY]

Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E885• [21JN]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H10035 [11DE]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization): tribute to Law Enforcement Awards for Excellence for Impaired Driving Prevention recipients, E974• [6JY], E1717• [20DE]

Waters, Julie and Buck: Manassas, VA, Hylton Performing Arts Center Awards Gala honorees, E970• [6JY]

West, Brandon D.: Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipient, E975• [6JY]

Woodbridge, VA: Woodbridge Elks Lodge 2355 installation of officers, E889• [21JN]

Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association: anniversary, E1328• [27SE]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H450 [17JA]

——— report steps taken to ensure G-5 nonimmigrant visa holders employed by World Bank diplomats and staff are informed of the protections afforded to them, H450 [17JA]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Psi Omicron Zeta Chapter Annual Finer Womanhood Brunch honorees, E749• [29MY]

Subpoena Notices

Fairfax County, VA, Circuit Court, H7753 [14AU]

Tributes

Ehrlich, Michael L., E978• [6JY]

Gordon, Gerald L., E1544• [20NO]

Greenfield, Jeffrey C., E1316• [27SE]

Hurda, Jacqueline, E1711• [20DE]

Molchany, David J., E977• [6JY]

Morrell, Lance and Karla, E1318• [27SE]

Niemiec, John R., E751• [29MY]

Sherman, Andrew M., E893• [21JN]

Sisson, Robert, E1320• [27SE]

Vickery, Clarene H., E701• [21MY]

CONNOR, MICHAEL J.

Letters

Navy Virginia-class submarine program funding, H5809 [27JN]

CONRAD, ALEXANDER W.

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of Alexander W. Conrad, H5185 [14JN]

——— moment of silence in honor of Sarah Mitchell, H6163 [12JY]

Tribute, H5185 [14JN]

CONRAD, TAYLOR

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2106 [12AP]

CONRAN, PHILIP J.

Bills and resolutions

Medal of Honor: award (see H.R. 4920), H737 [2FE]

CONROE, TX

Remarks in House

Children’s Safe Harbor (organization): anniversary, E1267 [20SE]

Tamina Cemetery and Community Project CDC (organization): tribute, E947 [28JN]

CONROY, PATRICK J. (Chaplain of the House of Representatives)

Articles and editorials

Dem Lawmaker Looking Into Whether Ryan Violated House Rules by Forcing Out Chaplain, H3730 [27AP]

Kaptur Exploring Legislative Reprieve for Ousted House Chaplain—Ohio Democrat Said Any Legislation She Proposes Would Be Bipartisan, H3730 [27AP]

Bills and resolutions

House of Representatives: establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (see H. Res. 856), H3741 [27AP] (see H. Res. 878), H3834 [8MY]

Letters

Resignation as House of Representatives Chaplain, H3329 [16AP]

Motions

House of Representatives: establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 856), H3727 [27AP]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 878), H3824 [8MY]

Oaths of office

House of Representatives Chaplain, H3787 [8MY]

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1 [3JA], H3 [5JA], H5 [8JA], H28 [9JA], H90 [10JA], H135 [11JA], H171 [12JA], H176 [16JA], H420 [17JA], H490 [18JA], H585 [20JA], H605 [21JA], H611 [22JA], H627 [25JA], H632 [29JA], H687 [30JA], H735 [2FE], H740 [5FE], H789 [6FE], H905 [7FE], H979 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], H1133 [14FE], H1181 [15FE], H1215 [16FE], H1379 [6MR], H1449 [7MR], H1512 [13MR], H1658 [19MR], H3158 [12AP], H3213 [13AP], H3319 [16AP], H3351 [17AP], H3402 [18AP], H3447 [19AP], H3449 [23AP], H3459 [24AP], H3709 [27AP], H3749 [3MY], H3752 [7MY], H3787 [8MY], H3889 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H4211 [18MY], H4246 [21MY], H4590 [23MY], H4697 [24MY], H4737 [1JN], H4744 [5JN], H5161 [14JN], H5203 [15JN], H5509 [22JN], H5585 [25JN], H5656 [26JN], H5819 [28JN], H5979 [29JN], H5994 [10JY], H6198 [16JY], H6271 [17JY], H6561 [19JY], H6591 [23JY], H7691 [26JY], H7779 [31AU], H7783 [4SE], H7832 [5SE], H7923 [7SE], H7945 [10SE], H8112 [12SE], H8729 [17SE], H8745 [25SE], H9099 [27SE], H9155 [28SE], H9411 [2OC], H9423 [9OC], H9427 [12OC], H9433 [16OC], H9469 [9NO], H9473 [13NO], H9536 [15NO], H9541 [16NO], H9579 [27NO], H9745 [30NO], H9759 [3DE], H9772 [10DE], H10036 [11DE], H10113 [12DE], H10173 [13DE], H10276 [19DE], H10339 [20DE], H10513 [21DE], H10589 [22DE], H10611 [3JA]

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: appointment as Chaplain of the House Representatives, E599 [8MY]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 856), H3726 [27AP]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 878), H3823 [8MY]

Ryan, Speaker: condemn forced resignation of House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy, H3729 [27AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 856, establish a House of Representatives select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy, H3726 [27AP]

H. Res. 878, establish a House of Representatives select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy, H3823 [8MY]

CONSERVATION BEYOND BORDERS (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E334 [19MR]

CONSERVATION FOR VERY ERODIBLE ROW CROPLAND (COVER) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2989), S2991 [5JN]

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY related term(s) Renewable Energy

Amendments

Dept. of Energy: establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), S5202, S5219 [23JY]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (S. 2503), S5202, S5219 [23JY]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8032, S8039 [22DE]

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: provide for use of unleaded aviation gasoline (see S. 3293), S5423 [26JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modify the Rural Energy Savings Program (see S. 3115), S4344 [21JN]

Dept. of Commerce: establish clean technology consortia to enhance economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies (see S. 2612), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5387), H2040 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6802), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (see H.R. 5042), H1211 [15FE]

——— establish a natural gas demand response pilot program (see S. 2649), S2075 [11AP]

——— establish Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership (CHP TAP) Program (see H.R. 6949), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish Federal Smart Building Program (see S. 2447), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5069), H1217 [16FE]

——— establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage (see H.R. 5610), H3574 [25AP]

——— establish pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and increase resilience to improve security (see H.R. 4788), H172 [12JA]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (see S. 2503), S1378 [6MR]

——— provide for consideration of energy storage systems by electric utilities as part of a supply side resource process (see H.R. 7311), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (see H.R. 4969), H974 [7FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish State and multistate infrastructure banks to provide loans for repair, construction, renovation, or improvement of educational facilities (see H.R. 5318), H1652 [15MR]

Dept. of Transportation: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (see S. 3720), S7356 [6DE]

Electric power: commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs (see S. Res. 672), S6770 [10OC]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

EPA: ensure equal regulatory treatment of natural gas and electric vehicles (see S. 3226), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6476), H6649 [23JY]

——— exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see S. 2760), S2484 [26AP]

——— provide regulatory relief to alternative fuel producers, automobile manufacturers, and consumers to allow for fuel choice options (see S. 3761), S7656 [17DE]

High Performance Building Week: designate (see S. Res. 548), S3952 [14JN] (see H. Res. 945), H5200 [14JN]

Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of alternative fuel and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (see H.R. 4834), H552 [18JA]

Postal Service: replace motor vehicle fleet with modern, efficient vehicles (see H.R. 6991), H9405 [28SE]

Public buildings: improve energy performance in Federal buildings (see S. 3295), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6584), H7722 [26JY]

Taxation: establish a new phaseout of credit for electric cars (see S. 3582), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7065), H9435 [16OC]

——— expand new energy efficient home credit (see H.R. 6915), H9089 [26SE]

——— extend certain tax credits relative to electric cars (see S. 3449), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6274), H5974 [28JN]

——— impose an excise tax on fuel based on the carbon content of such fuel (see H.R. 6605), H7723 [26JY]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 2368), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

——— provide investment and production tax credits for emerging energy technologies (see H.R. 7196), H9743 [29NO]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (see S. 3052), S3760 [12JN]

——— terminate credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and provide for Federal highway user fee on alternative fuel vehicles (see S. 3559), S6701 [5OC] (see H.R. 7289), H10169 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Daikin Corp.: anniversary of North American ‘‘Konwakai’’ meeting, E1217 [6SE]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Manufacturing Office funding, H4931 [7JN]

——— establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage, H4866 [7JN]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs, H5777, H5778 [27JN]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), H8234, H8235 [13SE]

——— establish the same compliance date for amended energy conservation standards for both light bulbs and motors in ceiling fan light kits (S. 2030), H1659–H1661 [19MR]

——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy SuperTruck II program funding, H4930 [7JN]

——— Office of Fossil Energy solid oxide fuel cell research technology funding, H4934 [7JN]

——— Water Powers Technologies Office marine and hydrokinetic energy research and technologies funding, H4930, H4931 [7JN]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), H7840–H7843 [5SE]

Energy Efficiency Day: observance, E1371 [5OC]

EPA: delay implementation of emission standards for new residential wood and pellet stoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces, H1459–H1464 [7MR]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 2946), H4763 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Climate Leadership Council: release of ‘‘Exceeding Paris—How the Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan Would Significantly Exceed the U.S. Paris Commitment’’ report, S6211 [18SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), S5219 [23JY]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (S. 2503), S5219–S5225 [23JY]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 385), S6758–S6761 [10OC]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8039 [22DE]

Dept. of Transportation: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (S. 3720), S8002 [20DE]

Electric power: commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs (S. Res. 672), S6773 [10OC]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (S. Res. 668), S6546 [4OC], S6760 [10OC]

Motor vehicles: reform corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S2611 [10MY]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S6787 [11OC]

Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

Taxation: provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]

Reports filed

Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 589) (S. Rept. 115–242), S2594 [9MY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2503) (S. Rept. 115–241), S2594 [9MY]

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 723) (H. Rept. 115–575), H1226 [23FE]

EPA Delay of Implementation of Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857), S6221 [18SE]

EPA Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces Implementation Delay: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857) (S. Rept. 115–422), S7356 [6DE]

Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization (RIVER) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1336) (S. Rept. 115–250), S2793 [21MY]

Relief From New Source Performance Standards Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 453) (H. Rept. 115–508), H131 [10JA]

Texts of

H.R. 4969, Improving Embassy Design and Security Act, S8039–S8041 [22DE], H7840 [5SE]

S. 2030, Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act, H1659 [19MR]

S. 2503, Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act, S5219–S5225 [23JY]

S. Res. 548, High Performance Building Week, S3954 [14JN]

S. Res. 668, Energy Efficiency Day, S6544 [4OC]

S. Res. 672, commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs, S6772 [10OC]

CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES related term(s) Ecology and Environment; Natural Resources; Renewable Energy

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4879 [10JY], H4793, H4813, H4815, H4816, H4817, H4818, H4819, H4820, H4821, H4822, H4823, H4824, H4825, H4826, H4827, H4828, H4829, H4830, H4831, H4832, H4833, H4834, H4835, H4836, H4837, H4838, H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6062, S6102 [6SE]

Fish and fishing: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (S. 1520), S7636, S7658 [17DE]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6076, H6082, H6086, H6087, H6088, H6089, H6090, H6092, H6093, H6094, H6095 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6062 [11JY]

National Estuaries Week: designate (S. Res. 642), S6545 [4OC]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567, S7600, S7615 [13DE], S7660, S7661, S7662, S7663, S7667, S7668, S7670, S7672, S7688, S7689, S7694, S7709, S7710, S7714, S7715, S7716, S7717, S7719, S7720 [17DE], S7797 [18DE], H10346 [20DE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]

Analyses

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, S2223 [17AP]

Articles and editorials

Don’t Hurt Fisheries With Dangerous Legislation, H6086 [11JY]

Nun Oversees Conservation of Saint Francis’ Wooded Grounds in Sylvania, E555 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see S. 3196), S4916 [11JY] (see H.R. 4819), H551 [18JA]

Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels: implement (see H.R. 5763), H3929 [10MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2976), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

BatWeek: designate (see H. Res. 1136), H9449 [26OC]

Bureau of Reclamation: reauthorize Colorado River System Conservation Program (see S. 2539), S1686 [13MR]

California: provide restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation on Federal lands in northern California (see S. 3705), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6596), H7723 [26JY]

Climate: recognize impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and support policies that address causes and effects of climate change (see H. Res. 825), H3315 [13AP]

Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see S. 2472), S1286 [28FE]

Coastal zones: recognize ecological, economic, recreational, and national security importance of oceans and Great Lakes and codify science-based marine management decisionmaking to protect marine environments (see H.R. 6300), H5980 [29JN]

——— require research in coastal sustainability and resilience to ensure continued Federal implementation and advancement of coastal resiliency efforts (see H.R. 6288), H5974 [28JN]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5996), H4775 [5JN]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY] (see H.R. 8), H4242 [18MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— provide for certain water resources development activities (see S. 3789), S7926 [19DE]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (see H.R. 4880), H629 [25JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: address topsoil loss and protect drinking water from agricultural runoff (see H.R. 4892), H676 [29JA]

——— adjust Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see S. 2624), S1948 [22MR]

——— allow qualified individuals to act as technical service providers for soil nutrient management (see H.R. 5048), H1212 [15FE]

——— award grants to qualified partnerships to remove non-native plant species that contribute to drought conditions (see H.R. 6961), H9151 [27SE]

——— collect, integrate, and link data on impacts of covered conservation practices on enhancing crop yields, soil health, and otherwise reducing risk and improving farm and ranch profitability (see S. 2487), S1316 [1MR]

——— establish nonrecourse conservation assistance loans for loan commodities produced on certain farms (see H.R. 4988), H1074 [8FE]

——— establish Soil Health Initiative and Cover Crop Pilot Program (see S. 2989), S2991 [5JN]

——— expedite review and approval of new and innovative conservation technologies and practices and empower States to provide input on streamlining such technologies and practices (see H.R. 5184), H1441 [6MR]

——— improve conservation programs (see S. 2557), S1765 [15MR]

——— improve Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 2614), S1947 [22MR]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see H.R. 5627), H3705 [26AP]

——— improve land stewardship and soil conservation (see S. 2874), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5188), H1441 [6MR]

——— improve wetland conservation program (see S. 2834), S2623 [10MY]

——— increase access to crop insurance premium discounts by expanding definition of ‘‘beginning farmer’’ and advance land conservation (see H.R. 4865), H582 [19JA]

——— make acequias eligible for assistance under certain conservation programs (see H.R. 5055), H1212 [15FE]

——— modify Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (see S. 2978), S2924 [24MY]

——— modify Regional Conservation Partnership Program (see H.R. 5487), H3209 [12AP]

——— reauthorize certain agricultural and other programs (see S. 3080), S3982 [18JN]

——— reauthorize Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (see H.R. 5022), H1177 [14FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— repeal Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see S. 2611), S1947 [22MR]

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access the Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water (see H.R. 5426), H3058 [5AP]

Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior: approve Kickapoo Tribe Water Rights Settlement Agreement (see H.R. 7034), H9419 [5OC]

——— authorize the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System and the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System (see H.R. 5073), H1220 [20FE]

——— conduct a special resource study of portions of Los Angeles, CA, coastal area to evaluate alternatives for protecting coastal area resources (see H.R. 6750), H7941 [7SE]

——— convey Mancos Project features to the Mancos Water Conservancy District in Colorado (see S. 3613), S6924 [13NO] (see H.R. 6965), H9404 [28SE]

——— declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to these emergencies (see H.R. 7005), H9406 [28SE]

——— determine feasibility of agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and flexibility in certain areas (see H.R. 6782), H8169 [12SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]

——— modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act in Nevada (see H.R. 6299), H5980 [29JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: make Reclamation Water Settlements Fund permanent (see S. 3168), S4734 [28JN]

Douglas County, NV: promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for sensible development (see S. 3397), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6676), H7772 [24AU]

Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment to respect right to clean air, pure water, and sustainable preservation of ecological integrity, and aesthetic, scenic, and historical values of natural environment (see H.J. Res. 144), H10103 [11DE]

Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]

——— prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

——— provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

EPA: establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1333 [27FE]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see H.R. 6944), H9150 [27SE]

——— prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6967), H9404 [28SE]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (see H.R. 7279), H10169 [12DE]

——— reform renewable fuel standard by mitigating harmful environmental impacts and advancing the next generation of biofuels (see S. 2519), S1577 [8MR] (see H.R. 5212), H1500 [8MR]

——— require maximum open and free competition in procurement for certain federally-assisted water projects (see S. 3121), S4368 [25JN]

Essex National Heritage Area: repeal funding authorization sunset and total funding cap (see S. 2570), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5334), H1698 [19MR]

FAA: support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5133), H1340 [1MR]

Fish and fishing: encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested persons to promote fish conservation (see H.R. 6660), H7747 [7AU]

——— improve conservation of sharks (see S. 2764), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5248), H1542 [13MR]

——— phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 2773), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5638), H3706 [26AP]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (see H. Res. 965), H5748 [26JN]

Forest Service: designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas in White River National Forest along the Continental Divide in Colorado (see S. 2337), S500 [24JA] (see H.R. 4883), H629 [25JA]

——— establish a forest incentives program to keep forests intact and sequester carbon on private forest land (see S. 2350), S549 [29JA]

——— establish a grant program to support landscape-scale restoration and management (see H.R. 4976), H974 [7FE]

——— provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see S. 3333), S5582 [1AU]

——— reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund (see S. 2811), S2594 [9MY]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see S. 3272), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6503), H7685 [25JY]

Frank, Billy, Jr.: support national day of remembrance in honor of life, legacy, and accomplishments (see S. Res. 430), S1630 [12MR] (see H. Res. 769), H1507 [9MR]

Great Lakes Week: designate (see H. Res. 868), H3750 [3MY]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see S. 3505), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6108), H5199 [14JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H8106 [10SE]

——— reauthorize and reform (see H.R. 5170), H1373 [5MR]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 3038), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6060), H5021 [8JN]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Orca Protection Month: observance (see H. Res. 959), H5580 [22JN]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (see S. Res. 671), S6770 [10OC] (see H. Res. 1088), H9090 [26SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 675), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1122), H9431 [12OC]

NIST: establish a premise plumbing research laboratory to update data on plumbing standards in order to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency (see S. 3037), S3293 [7JN]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (see S. 3508), S6341 [26SE]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3757), S7586 [13DE]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 2604), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 6507), H7685 [25JY]

Oregon: designate Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (see H.R. 6484), H7154 [24JY]

Parks and recreation areas: provide grants to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities (see S. 3499), S6304 [25SE]

Power resources: establish Clean Energy Victory Bonds to increase investment in domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 5586), H3452 [23AP]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Rio Grand del Norte National Monument: designate Cerro del Yuta and Rio San Antonio Wilderness Areas (see H.R. 5600), H3505 [24AP]

Roads and highways: establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States (see S. 2587), S1875 [21MR]

San Rafael Swell Western Heritage and Historic Mining National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 2809), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5727), H3884 [9MY]

Science: promote botanical research and sciences capacity (see S. 3240), S5066 [18JY]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4751), H131 [10JA]

Sonoran Desert: designate certain public lands as national conservation areas and wilderness areas (see H.R. 6520), H7686 [25JY]

Taxation: allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see S. 2603), S1947 [22MR]

——— exclude from gross income gain the sale of land and/or other qualified real property interests in sales for conservation purposes (see H.R. 6999), H9405 [28SE]

——— limit amount of certain qualified conservation contributions (see S. 2436), S1164 [15FE]

——— require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3756), S7586 [13DE]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see H.R. 6665), H7750 [10AU]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: urge Senate to ratify (see S. Res. 598), S5455 [30JY]

U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (see S. Res. 544), S3760 [12JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

——— give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (see H.R. 5787), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (see H.R. 5875), H4242 [18MY]

——— reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H4242 [18MY]

——— remove freshwater mussels from the list of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 6668), H7751 [10AU]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6784), H8170 [12SE]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

——— remove the red wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife for North Carolina (see H.R. 6119), H5200 [14JN]

Utah: provide for increased recreation, conservation, economic use, and sound balanced management of lands in northern Utah (see H.R. 6843), H8737 [20SE]

Washington County, UT: amend certain conservation plans to provide for a transportation route (see S. 3297), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5597), H3505 [24AP]

Water: improve U.S. water supply and drought resilience (see S. 2563), S1765 [15MR]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6272), H5974 [28JN]

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 929), H5021 [8JN]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 802), H2042 [22MR]

World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S1316 [1MR]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Cost Estimates

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8): CBO, H4798–H4800 [6JN]

Explanations

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC], H8222–H8224 [13SE]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Dept. of Agriculture programs funding: Greg Fogel, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, H4878 [7JN]

Forest Service reform of Federal forest conservation regulations: several environmental organizations, H3997 [16MY]

Limit exemptions to rebuilding timelines for overfished fish stocks: National Coalition for Fishing Communities, H6089 [11JY]

Marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments: several fish and wildlife organizations, H5622 [25JN]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8856 [25SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8856 [25SE]

Remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act: James Unsworth, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9515 [14NO]

——— Joe Stohr, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9516 [14NO]

Save Our Seas Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1356 [2OC]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1356 [2OC]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Christopher Brown, Seafood Harvesters of America (organization), H6085 [11JY]

——— Eric Brazer, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance, H6084 [11JY]

——— Glen Brooks, Gulf Fishermen’s Association, H6084 [11JY]

——— several fishing industry organizations, H6085 [11JY]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Letters of support for H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076 [11JY]

Organizations supporting S. 2773, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, S2487 [26AP]

Motions

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4843 [6JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6097 [11JY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7566 [13DE]

Remarks in House

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (H.R. 4819), H6312–H6315 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Alaska: exempt national forest lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4168, H4169 [17MY]

Alex Diekmann Peak: designate (S. 117), H386, H387 [16JA]

Asheville, NC: renaming of Wild Game Dinner for Wildlife Conservation in honor of Forrest E. Jarrett, E849 [15JN]

BLM: promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, NV (H.R. 1107), H387–H392 [16JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: environmental restoration projects funding, H4928 [7JN]

——— water research and development programs funding, H4929 [7JN]

California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation and enhanced recreation opportunities (H.R. 857), H5594–H5603 [25JN]

Chesterton, IN: anniversary of Izaak Walton League, Porter County Chapter, E1451 [26OC]

Conservation Beyond Borders (organization): tribute, E334 [19MR]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 5996), H4741 [5JN]

Corps of Engineers: Camp Ellis Beach Shore Damage Mitigation Project funding, H4859 [7JN]

——— clarify authority to grant credit to Florida for Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan work performed during design or construction, H4822 [6JN]

——— consider historic and national significance of dredging projects when allocating funds, H4926 [7JN]

——— consider water storage when carrying out a water resource development feasibility study, H4816 [6JN]

——— ensure local communities, with an emphasis on low-income, minority, rural, and tribal communities, are involved in the planning and implementation process of projects, H4821 [6JN]

——— expand authority to permit cooperation with regional coalitions seeking to create or improve water infrastructure, H4817 [6JN]

——— expand the number of water projects eligible under the non-Federal implementation pilot program, H4816 [6JN]

——— expedite completion of feasibility study for Warren Glen Dam Removal Project, H4829, H4830 [6JN]

——— grant authority to accept funds from non-Federal interests to update water operations manuals, H4840, H4841 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4793, H4798–H4846 [6JN], H4859 [7JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), corrections in engrossment, H4846 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

——— include universities in the list of entities considered when reporting on development of innovative materials by entities involved in water resource development projects, H4818 [6JN]

——— notify all residential property stakeholders of the Corps’ interest in adjacent properties, H4841 [6JN]

——— prioritize operation and maintenance projects of existing infrastructure, H4821, H4822 [6JN]

——— provide greater flexibility and the ability to use a variety of factors in determining financial assurances for certain projects, H4815 [6JN]

——— Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration program funding, H4830, H4831 [6JN]

——— require payment of outstanding balance of the Federal cost share for any project with a cost share agreement with local communities, H4822, H4823 [6JN]

——— storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program funding, H4842 [6JN]

——— study modifications to Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam to preserve and enhance recreational opportunities, preserve ecosystem, and maintain flood control, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

Crown Point, IN: anniversary of Lake County Parks and Recreation, E657 [16MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: add chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, mule, and moose to high-priority research and extension initiatives, H4128, H4129 [16MY]

——— allow drainage districts to compete for Environmental Quality Incentives Program contracts to provide irrigation or water efficiency, H4123, H4124 [16MY]

——— authorize expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities for national forest lands burned in large-scale catastrophic event, H4166, H4167 [17MY]

——— cap acreage eligible for enrollment in Conservation Reserve Program, H4185 [17MY]

——— consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]

——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]

——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133–H4135 [16MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]

——— repeal bioenergy subsidy programs, H4195, H4196 [17MY]

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water, H4055 [16MY]

Dept. of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy linear generator technology funding, H4964 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to sell transmission assets of Bonneville Power Administration, Southwestern Power Administration, Western Area Power Administration, and TVA, H4950 [7JN], E813 [8JN]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a National Heritage Area Program (H.R. 1002), H7668 [25JY]

——— maintain annual base funding for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins fish recovery programs and require a report on implementation of those programs (H.R. 4465), H1515, H1516 [13MR]

——— modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act in Nevada (H.R. 6299), H8854–H8856 [25SE]

Ecolab, Inc.: World Environment Center (organization) Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development recipient, E657 [16MY]

EPA: Clean Watersheds Needs Survey funding, H6451 [17JY]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (H.R. 3906), H6219–H6221 [16JY], E1043 [23JY]

——— Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H1380 [6MR], H6277 [17JY], H9100 [27SE]

——— National Estuary Program funding, H6452 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding to force Chesapeake Bay watershed States to comply with total maximum daily load nutrient limits and certain watershed implementation plans, H6509, H6510 [18JY]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), H10288–H10291 [19DE]

——— Southern New England Estuaries Program funding, H6453 [17JY]

Fish and fishing: create a fishing industry-based pilot research trawl survey for New England Fishery Management Council and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, H6086, H6087 [11JY]

——— expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (S. 1520), H10306–H10309 [19DE]

——— limit exemptions to rebuilding timelines for overfished fish stocks, H6088, H6089 [11JY]

——— make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), H5622, H5623 [25JN]

——— prohibit sale of shark fins (H.R. 1456), H4287 [22MY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6051, H6069–H6098 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6057–H6064 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), motion to recommit, H6097 [11JY]

——— stock assessments funding, H6060 [11JY]

Forest Service: authorize counties be included in Good Neighbor Authority cooperative agreements and contracts in order to improve forest health and bolster watershed restoration, H4165, H4166 [17MY]

——— consider only proposed forest management activity or no action in environmental assessments or impact statements relative to collaborative forest management plans, H4167, H4168 [17MY]

——— establish pilot project for forest health, watershed improvement, and habitat restoration in New Mexico, H4214 [18MY]

——— include invasive vegetation in designated treatment areas under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H4204 [17MY]

——— make vacant grazing allotments available to certain grazing permit holders, H4204, H4205 [17MY]

——— modernize competitive forestry, natural resources, and environmental grants program and prioritize grants for forest restoration, H4215, H4216 [18MY]

——— reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund, H4172 [17MY]

——— reform Federal forest conservation regulations, H3996 [16MY]

Frank Cable (U.S.S.): Navy Environmental Award recipient, H3455 [24AP]

GAO: include trough bars, coastal wetlands, and barrier reefs in study on feasibility of natural features projects for Corps of Engineers flood risk management, hurricane, storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration projects, H4819, H4820 [6JN]

——— report to Congress on management of red snapper species in Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic Ocean, H6091 [11JY]

Genoa, WI: opening of Great River Road Interpretive Center at Genoa National Fish Hatchery, E725 [24MY]

GSA: prohibit funding to market or sell Plum Island, NY, H6536 [18JY]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (H.R. 6108), H9775, H9776 [10DE]

Idaho: tribute to land conservation program which allows ranchers to voluntarily retire certain land grazing allotments in exchange for compensation from a third-party, E27 [10JA]

Ide, Chad: Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Farm Bureau Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1193 [4SE]

Illinois: construction of Lusk Creek Kayak Ramp, E1042 [23JY]

Josephson, Daniel: Adirondack Council Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E976 [6JY]

Lake George Land Conservancy (organization): anniversary, E1159 [17AU]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (H.R. 6759), H8163 [12SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 502), H5502, H5503 [21JN]

Lee, Gary: Adirondack Council Special Recognition Award recipient, E978 [6JY]

MacDonald, Martin: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E302 [13MR]

Mulberry River Society: tribute, E503 [18AP]

Napa County, CA: anniversary of Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, E480 [17AP]

National Estuaries Week: observance, E1268 [20SE]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4033), H9475, H9476 [13NO]

National Orca Protection Month: observance (H. Res. 959), H5753 [27JN]

National Park Service: observance of Military & Veteran Recognition Day, H3710 [27AP]

National Park Week: observance, H3709 [27AP]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (H. Res. 1088), H9394 [28SE]

New Hope, PA: tribute to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve annual symposium event award recipients, H3404 [18AP]

NOAA: encourage elimination of lionfish from U.S. waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for additional tags authorizing fishing for certain species, H6096 [11JY]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), H7640–H7645 [25JY]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), Senate amendment, H10346–H10366, H10398 [20DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), H9135–H9138 [27SE]

Northern Indiana Public Service Co.: tribute to Luminary Award recipients, E1230 [12SE]

Northern Virginia Conservation Trust: tribute to Chesapeake Bay String of Pearls Project, E1348 [28SE]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: reauthorize (H.R. 6507), H7876 [6SE]

Powell, JoAnne: Tom Green Soil & Water Conservation Board Special Friends of Conservation Award recipient, E333 [19MR]

Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (H.R. 4257), H5607–H5611 [25JN]

Sacramento Groundwater Authority: anniversary, E1413 [16OC]

Silgan Closures (company): Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Illinois Sustainable Award recipient, E70 [19JA]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize, H4186 [17MY]

SustainAbility (organization): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Community Champion Award recipient, E472 [16AP]

Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (H.R. 519), H7110–H7112 [24JY]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H9778–H9781 [10DE], E1137 [10AU]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]

Tuolumne County Alliance for Resources and Environment, Inc.: anniversary, E269 [7MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Anadromous Fish Screen Program funding, H4929 [7JN]

——— give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), H9476–H9478, H9507 [13NO]

——— modernize funding of wildlife conservation (H.R. 2591), H8133, H8134 [12SE]

——— National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Program funding, H6434, H6435 [17JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (H.R. 6344), H6467 [18JY]

——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (H.R. 5875), H6625–H6627 [23JY]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9543–H9550 [16NO]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO]

U.S. Geological Survey: Great Lakes Fisheries Program funding, H6441 [17JY]

Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy: accreditation by Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1476 [30OC]

Wasson, Kerstin: Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award for Science Research award recipient, H4212 [18MY]

Weller, Jess and Chase: Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recipients, E330 [15MR]

Winemiller, Jim: Taylor County, IA, Conservation Leadership Award recipient, E565 [27AP]

World Oceans Day: observance (H. Res. 929), H4984, H5004 [8JN]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (H.R. 4819), S7950 [19DE]

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5337, S5339 [25JY], S5394, S5398, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5468 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2976), S6203 [18SE]

American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 553), S4293 [20JN]

Corps of Engineers: expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan, S7347–S7349 [6DE]

——— expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (S. 1234), S4833 [9JY], S4919–S4921 [11JY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6200, S6212 [18SE], S6697 [5OC], S6703, S6704, S6708–S6712, S6714–S6717 [9OC], S6735–S6737, S6742–S6749, S6751, S6754, S6755 [10OC], S6807 [11OC]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4902, S4920 [11JY], S5676 [16AU]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (S. 2800), S2801 [22MY], S2862, S2863 [23MY], S3747 [12JN]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (S. 1395), S471 [23JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]

——— establish the voluntary Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) as a short-term conserving use program for participating farmers, S4393 [26JN]

——— extend and improve conservation programs, S4393 [26JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6102 [6SE]

Ecology and environment: efforts of fossil fuel industry representatives to influence U.S. environmental policy, S242 [17JA], S2092, S2096, S2103 [12AP], S4393–S4395 [26JN]

Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]

EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, S1673 [13MR], S2863 [23MY]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), S8036 [22DE]

——— reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]

Fish and fishing: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (S. 1520), S7636–S7638 [17DE]

——— make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), S5437 [26JY]

——— phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (S. 2773), S2487 [26AP]

Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]

Grand Canyon National Park: unveiling of plaque honoring Morris K. Udall and Senator McCain, S2000 [9AP]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize, S5400–S5403 [26JY], S7210 [29NO], S7891, S7904 [19DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 896), S5799–S5801 [22AU], S5893–S5895 [23AU], S6324–S6327 [26SE]

——— reauthorize (S. 896), unanimous-consent request, S5799 [22AU], S5895 [23AU]

National Estuaries Week: designate (S. Res. 642), S6545 [4OC]

National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund: funding, S2030 [10AP]

National Park Week: designate (S. Res. 478), S2329, S2330 [19AP], S2334 [23AP]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (S. Res. 671), S6773 [10OC]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7566 [13DE], S7639–S7642, S7644–S7646, S7649 [17DE], S7737, S7739, S7740, S7742–S7749, S7752–S7765, S7769–S7771, S7773–S7782 [18DE], S7828, S7838–S7841, S7916–S7918 [19DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent agreement, S7781 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent request, S7753, S7758, S7778 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), S6330–S6334 [26SE], S6489 [3OC]

Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps: establish (S. 1403), S7853 [19DE]

U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (S. Res. 544), S3861 [12JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), S7913, S7914, S7949 [19DE]

——— reauthorize volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of National Wildlife Refuge System (H.R. 3979), S2017 [9AP]

World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 420), S1321 [1MR]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 117) (H. Rept. 115–516), H403 [16JA]

Allowing Alaska To Improve Vital Opportunities in the Rural Economy (Allowing Alaska IVORY) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 115–415), S7318 [5DE]

America’s Water Infrastructure Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]

California Desert Protection and Recreation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 32) (S. Rept. 115–421), S7356 [6DE]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 857) (S. Rept. 115–416), S7318 [5DE]

Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]

Clean Water for Rural Communities Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 685) (S. Rept. 115–373), S7050 [15NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 965) (H. Rept. 115–786), H5748 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4819), S7241 [29NO]

Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2773) (S. Rept. 115–430), S7431 [11DE]

Emery County Public Land Management Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2809), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2809) (S. Rept. 115–440), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5727) (H. Rept. 115–1071), H9819 [10DE]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2166) (S. Rept. 115–374), S7087 [26NO]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act (H.R. 4465) (H. Rept. 115–567), H1217 [16FE]

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 723) (H. Rept. 115–575), H1226 [23FE]

Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5556) (H. Rept. 115–954), H8737 [20SE]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5133) (H. Rept. 115–625), H3063 [9AP]

Gray Wolf State Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 115–487), H18 [8JA]

Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3906) (H. Rept. 115–828), H6262 [16JY]

Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 569), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 569) (S. Rept. 115–428), S7431 [11DE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 502) (H. Rept. 115–1091), H10509 [20DE]

Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6784) (H. Rept. 115–1012), H9470 [9NO]

Marine Fish Conservation Statutes Technical Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4528) (H. Rept. 115–775), H5580 [22JN]

Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537) (S. Rept. 115–350), S6924 [13NO]

Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1520) (S. Rept. 115–264), S2991 [5JN]

Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]

National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1787), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1787) (S. Rept. 115–404), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4033) (H. Rept. 115–515), H172 [12JA]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6299) (H. Rept. 115–971), H8883 [25SE]

Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]

Oil Region National Heritage Area Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6507) (H. Rept. 115–1062), H9762 [3DE]

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 441), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 441) (S. Rept. 115–427), S7431 [11DE]

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 115–409), S7274 [4DE]

Preserving America’s Battlefields Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6108) (H. Rept. 115–1040), H9573 [20NO]

Regionally Empowered Decision-Making for Snapper, Noting the Angling Public and the Preservation of an Exceptional Resource (RED SNAPPER) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3588) (H. Rept. 115–1047), H9666 [27NO]

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 497), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 497) (S. Rept. 115–320), S5618 [15AU]

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 793) (S. Rept. 115–388), S7132 [27NO]

Strengthening Coastal Communities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5787) (H. Rept. 115–997), H9459 [30OC]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 115–758), H5283 [19JN]

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2764) (S. Rept. 115–442), S7925 [19DE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403) (S. Rept. 115–420), S7356 [6DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2987) (H. Rept. 115–1066), H9767 [6DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]

Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 519) (H. Rept. 115–857), H6648 [23JY]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 115–708), H4738 [1JN]

Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects (WHOLE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6346) (H. Rept. 115–1050), H9666 [27NO]

Summaries

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 965, consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6057 [11JY]

H. Res. 1142, consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9515 [14NO]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4804–H4813 [6JN]

H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076–H6082 [11JY]

H.R. 519, Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act, H7110 [24JY]

H.R. 857, California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act, H5594–H5601 [25JN]

H.R. 1107, Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, H387–H391 [16JA]

H.R. 2591, Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, H8133 [12SE]

H.R. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act, H6219 [16JY]

H.R. 4033, National Geologic Mapping Act reauthorization, H9475 [13NO]

H.R. 4257, Advancing Conservation and Education Act, H5607–H5610 [25JN]

H.R. 4465, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H1515 [13MR]

H.R. 4528, marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments, H5622 [25JN]

H.R. 4819, Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act, H6312 [17JY]

H.R. 5787, Strengthening Coastal Communities Act, H9477 [13NO]

H.R. 5875, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation, H6625 [23JY]

H.R. 6108, Preserving America’s Battlefields Act, H9775 [10DE]

H.R. 6299, Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act, H8854–H8856 [25SE]

H.R. 6665, Offshore Wind for Territories Act, H9778 [10DE]

H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9543 [16NO]

H.R. 7279, Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, H10288 [19DE]

S. 117, Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act, H386 [16JA]

S. 756, NOAA promotion of international action to reduce marine debris, H7640–H7642 [25JY]

S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]

S. 1395, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware boundaries revision, S471 [23JA]

S. 1520, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, H10306–H10308 [19DE]

S. 2436, Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act, S1166 [15FE]

S. 2587, establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, S1876–S1878 [21MR]

S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, H8185–H8221 [13SE]

S. 3272, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S5369–S5373 [25JY]

S. 3508, Save Our Seas Act, S6331–S6334, S6343–S6346 [26SE], H9135–H9138 [27SE]

S. Res. 420, World Wildlife Day, S1318 [1MR]

S. Res. 430, support national day of remembrance in honor of life, legacy, and accomplishments of Billy Frank, Jr., S1633 [12MR]

S. Res. 478, National Park Week, S2329 [19AP]

S. Res. 544. U.S. Coral Reef Task Force anniversary, S3764 [12JN]

S. Res. 553, American Eagle Day, S4284 [20JN]

S. Res. 598, urge Senate to ratify U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, S5458 [30JY]

S. Res. 642, National Estuaries Week, S6236 [18SE], S6545 [4OC]

S. Res. 671, National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day, S6772 [10OC]

S. Res. 675, National Wildlife Refuge Week, S6821 [11OC]

CONSOLIDATED FARM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5350), H1727 [20MR]

——— grant farm numbers to individuals with certain documentation, include qualified intermediaries as recipients of farm ownership loans, and provide for a study of farmland tenure (see S. 3117), S4344 [21JN] (see H.R. 6336), H6111 [11JY]

——— increase maximum amounts of Farm Service Agency loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (see S. 2552), S1735 [14MR]

——— modify Household Water Well System Grant Program (see S. 2772), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5837), H4137 [16MY]

——— reauthorize and expand grant and loan programs to States, local governments, and tribes to provide clean drinking water, sewage and solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage for rural areas (see S. 2969), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program (see S. 2573), S1844 [20MR]

——— reauthorize rural business investment program (see S. 3034), S3293 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: modify Household Water Well System Grant Program (H.R. 5837), H4859 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: increase maximum amounts of Farm Service Agency loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (S. 2552), S1745 [15MR]

CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT (COBRA)

Amendments

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S910, S911, S912, S914, S915, S917, S924 [13FE], S931, S959, S970, S972, S981, S1042, S1043, S1044, S1045, S1046, S1076, S1084, S1085, S1087, S1088, S1089, S1090, S1091, S1105, S1106, S1107, S1108, S1109, S1110, S1112, S1113, S1114, S1115, S1116, S1117, S1118, S1124, S1125, S1126 [14FE], S1170, S1172, S1173, S1174, S1175, S1176, S1184, S1185, S1186, S1188 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions

Medicare: provide for a special enrollment period for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 5104), H1332 [27FE]

Cloture motions

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146, S1147, S1148 [15FE]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S850 [9FE], S867 [12FE]

Motions

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S849 [9FE]

Remarks in House

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), H1129 [14FE], H1270 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S615 [5FE], S618 [6FE], S671 [7FE], S795, S804, S807, S832 [8FE], S929, S930–S965 [14FE], S1131–S1135, S1138–S1149, S1152–S1155 [15FE]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S849 [9FE], S855–S868 [12FE], S889–S904 [13FE], S930 [14FE]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), unanimous-consent request, S894, S903 [13FE], S1365 [6MR], S1918 [22MR]

CONSOLIDATING LOSSES ASSOCIATED TO SEVERE STORMS (CLASS) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2547), S1735 [14MR]

CONSOLIDATION PREVENTION AND COMPETITION PROMOTION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1812), S2856 [23MY]

CONSORTIUM FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3580 [26AP], H4001 [16MY]

CONSTABLE, PAMELA

Articles and editorials

Taliban Appeals to American People To ‘Rationally’ Rethink War Effort, H1612 [15MR]

CONSTITUTION DAY

Essays

Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution: Ingrid Williamsen, S7856 [19DE]

——— Kate Pipher, S7856 [19DE]

——— Patrick Collins, S7856 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Observance, H8177 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Collins, Patrick: Nebraska 2d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Observance, S6159 [17SE]

Pipher, Kate: Nebraska 3d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Williamsen, Ingrid: Nebraska 1st Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

CONSTITUTION EDUCATION IS VALUABLE IN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (CIVICS) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3446), S6189 [17SE]

CONSTITUTION WEEK

Remarks in House

Observance, E1244 [13SE]

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Amendments

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3110 [11AP]

Articles and editorials

Conservatives Irate Over GOP’s Spending Hypocrisy, H3109 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 811), H3094 [10AP]

——— exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement (see H.R. 5466), H3146 [11AP]

Citizenship: interpret 14th Amendment to the Constitution to disapprove birthright citizenship, pursue legislative action to end such practices, and support Presidential directives on interpreting such amendment (see H. Res. 1143), H9510 [13NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2386), S651 [6FE]

Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment to respect right to clean air, pure water, and sustainable preservation of ecological integrity, and aesthetic, scenic, and historical values of natural environment (see H.J. Res. 144), H10103 [11DE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]

——— constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and establishment of a mandatory public financing system for Federal elections (see H.J. Res. 126), H582 [19JA]

——— constitutional amendment on permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures (see H.J. Res. 141), H9090 [26SE]

——— constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 134), H3929 [10MY]

——— constitutional amendment to prohibit receipt of compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect (see H.J. Res. 146), H10586 [21DE]

Territories: constitutional amendment to authorize U.S. territories to cast electoral votes in Presidential elections (see H.J. Res. 137), H7724 [26JY]

Voting: constitutional amendment to extend the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older (see H.J. Res. 138), H7742 [3AU]

Women: authorize Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs (see H.R. 7309), H10210 [13DE]

——— mint and issue quarter dollars in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 5308), H1651 [15MR]

——— recognize centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, designate Salt Lake City, UT, as western center of commemoration, and commend Better Days 2020 (see H. Res. 1105), H9406 [28SE]

Letters

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Nancy LeaMond, AARP (organization), H3107 [11AP], H3190 [12AP]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H3190 [12AP]

Lists

Organizations opposed to H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3187–H3189 [12AP]

Remarks in House

Arizona: convening of national convention of States to discuss constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, E25 [10JA]

Bill of Rights Day: observance, H10114 [12DE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3091 [10AP], H3153, H3157, H3158, H3160, H3162–H3193, H3204 [12AP], H3230, H3307 [13AP], E455 [13AP], E493 [18AP]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3105–H3112 [11AP]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 107), H23 [9JA], H3189 [12AP]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 109), H3174 [12AP]

——— exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement, H3107–H3109 [11AP], H3175 [12AP], E493 [18AP]

Civil rights: anniversary of ratification of 14th Amendment relative to the rights of citizenship and equal protection of the law, E987 [10JY]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (H.J. Res. 136), E938 [27JN]

——— constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (H.J. Res. 31), H3185 [12AP], H6055, H6056 [11JY]

——— constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (H.J. Res. 136), E938 [27JN]

——— constitutional amendment to reform the electoral college and to provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 79), H1569 [14MR]

Federal-State relations: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States’ rights, H473, H474 [17JA]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms, H7908–H7914 [6SE]

——— constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 24), H7913 [6SE]

Territories: constitutional amendment to authorize U.S. territories to cast electoral votes in Presidential elections (H.J. Res. 137), H7711 [26JY]

Women: anniversary of ratification of 19th Amendment providing for women’s suffrage, H93 [10JA], H398 [16JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (S. 2386), S653 [6FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 46), S3941 [14JN]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 5), S1539, S1540 [8MR], S2055 [11AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 811) (H. Rept. 115–629), H3094 [10AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 811, consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3105 [11AP]

H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3162 [12AP]

CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENTS

Lists

H.J. Res. 125, H404 [16JA]

H.J. Res. 126–127, H583 [19JA]

H.J. Res. 128, H784 [5FE]

H.J. Res. 129–130, H1335 [27FE]

H.J. Res. 131, H3052 [29MR]

H.J. Res. 132, H3096 [10AP]

H.J. Res. 133, H3397 [17AP]

H.J. Res. 134, H3930 [10MY]

H.J. Res. 135, H4777 [5JN]

H.J. Res. 136, H5817 [27JN]

H.J. Res. 137, H7728 [26JY]

H.J. Res. 138, H7742 [3AU]

H.J. Res. 139, H8171 [12SE]

H.J. Res. 140, H8727 [13SE]

H.J. Res. 141, H9091 [26SE]

H.J. Res. 142, H9744 [29NO]

H.J. Res. 143, H9763 [3DE]

H.J. Res. 144, H10104 [11DE]

H.J. Res. 145, H10211 [13DE]

H.J. Res.146, H10587 [21DE]

H.R. 2, H3209 [12AP]

H.R. 3, H3885 [9MY]

H.R. 4, H3315 [13AP]

H.R. 6, H5153 [13JN]

H.R. 8, H4242 [18MY]

H.R. 4737–4741, H18 [8JA]

H.R. 4742–4749, H82 [9JA]

H.R. 4750–4765, H132 [10JA]

H.R. 4766–4784, H169 [11JA]

H.R. 4785–4792, H173 [12JA]

H.R. 4793–4809, H404 [16JA]

H.R. 4810–4818, H478 [17JA]

H.R. 4819–4843, H553 [18JA]

H.R. 4844–4870, H582 [19JA]

H.R. 4871–4873, H603 [20JA]

H.R. 4874–4876, H624 [22JA]

H.R. 4877–4885, H629 [25JA]

H.R. 4886–4895, H677 [29JA]

H.R. 4896–4911, H732 [30JA]

H.R. 4912–4920, H737 [2FE]

H.R. 4921–4937, H783 [5FE]

H.R. 4938–4956, H902 [6FE]

H.R. 4957–4963, H974 [7FE]

H.R. 4964, H1075 [8FE]

H.R. 4965–4976, H975 [7FE]

H.R. 4977–4996, H1075 [8FE]

H.R. 4997–5010, H1126 [13FE]

H.R. 5011–5029, H1178 [14FE]

H.R. 5030–5065, H1212 [15FE]

H.R. 5066–5069, H1217 [16FE]

H.R. 5070–5077, H1221 [20FE]

H.R. 5078–5084, H1226 [23FE]

H.R. 5085–5098, H1266 [26FE]

H.R. 5099–5131, H1334 [27FE]

H.R. 5132–5154, H1341 [1MR]

H.R. 5155–5170, H1373 [5MR]

H.R. 5171–5189, H1441 [6MR]

H.R. 5190–5211, H1476 [7MR]

H.R. 5212–5236, H1501 [8MR]

H.R. 5237–5246, H1507 [9MR]

H.R. 5247–5267, H1543 [13MR]

H.R. 5268–5291, H1608 [14MR]

H.R. 5292–5322, H1652 [15MR]

H.R. 5323–5335, H1698 [19MR]

H.R. 5336–5356, H1728 [20MR]

H.R. 5357–5378, H1754 [21MR]

H.R. 5379–5407, H2042 [22MR]

H.R. 5408–5409, H3046 [23MR]

H.R. 5410–5415, H3049 [26MR]

H.R. 5416–5422, H3052 [29MR]

H.R. 5423–5425, H3055 [2AP]

H.R. 5426–5436, H3059 [5AP]

H.R. 5437–5442, H3064 [9AP]

H.R. 5443–5465, H3095 [10AP]

H.R. 5466–5479, H3147 [11AP]

H.R. 5480–5502, H3209 [12AP]

H.R. 5503–5519, H3316 [13AP]

H.R. 5520–5525, H3342 [16AP]

H.R. 5526–5544, H3396 [17AP]

H.R. 5545–5576, H3442 [18AP]

H.R. 5577–5578, H3448 [19AP]

H.R. 5579–5588, H3452 [23AP]

H.R. 5589–5608, H3506 [24AP]

H.R. 5609–5623, H3575 [25AP]

H.R. 5624–5644, H3706 [26AP]

H.R. 5645–5668, H3742 [27AP]

H.R. 5669–5673, H3746 [1MY]

H.R. 5674–5676, H3750 [3MY]

H.R. 5677–5696, H3782 [7MY]

H.R. 5697–5713, H3834 [8MY]

H.R. 5714–5744, H3886 [9MY]

H.R. 5745–5772, H3930 [10MY]

H.R. 5750, H4242 [18MY]

H.R. 5773–5786, H3935 [11MY]

H.R. 5787–5832, H3977 [15MY]

H.R. 5833–5856, H4138 [16MY]

H.R. 5857–5873, H4209 [17MY]

H.R. 5874–5886, H4242 [18MY]

H.R. 5887–5902, H4284 [21MY]

H.R. 5903–5923, H4583 [22MY]

H.R. 5924–5951, H4693 [23MY]

H.R. 5952–5972, H4729 [24MY]

H.R. 5973–5983, H4732 [25MY]

H.R. 5984–5987, H4736 [29MY]

H.R. 5988–5995, H4738 [1JN]

H.R. 5996–6011, H4776 [5JN]

H.R. 6012–6025, H4849 [6JN]

H.R. 6026–6048, H4980 [7JN]

H.R. 6049–6066, H5021 [8JN]

H.R. 6067–6078, H5093 [12JN]

H.R. 6079–6100, H5153 [13JN]

H.R. 6101–6121, H5200 [14JN]

H.R. 6122–6131, H5224 [15JN]

H.R. 6132–6155, H5285 [19JN]

H.R. 6156–6171, H5362 [20JN]

H.R. 6172–6191, H5506 [21JN]

H.R. 6192–6205, H5580 [22JN]

H.R. 6206–6218, H5648 [25JN]

H.R. 6219–6235, H5749 [26JN]

H.R. 6236–6257, H5816 [27JN]

H.R. 6258–6298, H5976 [28JN]

H.R. 6299–6301, H5980 [29JN]

H.R. 6302–6308, H5987 [3JY]

H.R. 6309–6316, H5991 [6JY]

H.R. 6317–6329, H6041 [10JY]

H.R. 6330–6341, H6111 [11JY]

H.R. 6342–6364, H6174 [12JY]

H.R. 6365–6376, H6195 [13JY]

H.R. 6377–6392, H6263 [16JY]

H.R. 6393–6413, H6463 [17JY]

H.R. 6414–6436, H6558 [18JY]

H.R. 6437–6462, H6588 [19JY]

H.R. 6463–6478, H6649 [23JY]

H.R. 6479–6500, H7155 [24JY]

H.R. 6501–6538, H7687 [25JY]

H.R. 6539–6637, H7725–H7728 [26JY]

H.R. 6638–6640, H7732 [27JY]

H.R. 6641–6648, H7735 [31JY]

H.R. 6649–6656, H7742 [3AU]

H.R. 6657–6660, H7748 [7AU]

H.R. 6661–6668, H7751 [10AU]

H.R. 6669–6671, H7754 [14AU]

H.R. 6672–6674, H7756 [17AU]

H.R. 6675, H7758 [21AU]

H.R. 6676–6681, H7772 [24AU]

H.R. 6682–6690, H7776 [28AU]

H.R. 6691–6695, H7781 [31AU]

H.R. 6696–6701, H7824 [4SE]

H.R. 6702–6712, H7870 [5SE]

H.R. 6713–6729, H7920 [6SE]

H.R. 6730–6753, H7942 [7SE]

H.R. 6754–6769, H8107 [10SE]

H.R. 6770–6792, H8170 [12SE]

H.R. 6793–6829, H8726 [13SE]

H.R. 6830–6842, H8732 [17SE]

H.R. 6843–6861, H8738 [20SE]

H.R. 6862–6866, H8742 [24SE]

H.R. 6867–6895, H8885 [25SE]

H.R. 6896–6925, H9090 [26SE]

H.R. 6926–6963, H9151 [27SE]

H.R. 6964–7008, H9406–H9408 [28SE]

H.R. 7009–7030, H9414 [2OC]

H.R. 7031–7048, H9420 [5OC]

H.R. 7049–7057, H9425 [9OC]

H.R. 7058–7063, H9431 [12OC]

H.R. 7064–7072, H9436 [16OC]

H.R. 7073–7081, H9439 [19OC]

H.R. 7082–7089, H9443 [23OC]

H.R. 7090–7101, H9449 [26OC]

H.R. 7102–7112, H9460 [30OC]

H.R. 7113–7115, H9463 [2NO]

H.R. 7116–7118, H9467 [6NO]

H.R. 7119–7123, H9510 [13NO]

H.R. 7124–7135, H9526 [14NO]

H.R. 7136–7138, H9539 [15NO]

H.R. 7139–7162, H9568 [16NO]

H.R. 7163–7168, H9574 [20NO]

H.R. 7169–7178, H9667 [27NO]

H.R. 7179–7186, H9691 [28NO]

H.R. 7187–7202, H9743 [29NO]

H.R. 7203–7211, H9758 [30NO]

H.R. 7212–7216, H9763 [3DE]

H.R. 7217–7226, H9767 [6DE]

H.R. 7227–7246, H9820 [10DE]

H.R. 7247–7263, H10103 [11DE]

H.R. 7264–7289, H10169 [12DE]

H.R. 7290–7315, H10210 [13DE]

H.R. 7316–7326, H10269 [17DE]

H.R. 7327–7355, H10336 [19DE]

H.R. 7356–7387, H10511 [20DE]

H.R. 7388–7396, H10587 [21DE]

H.R. 7397–7398, H10593 [22DE]

H.R. 7399, H10600 [27DE]

H.R. 7400–7401, H10609 [2JA]

CONSTITUTION—U.S.

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: require the President to seek congressional authorization prior to engagement against adversaries and to consult Congress prior to introduction into hostile situations (see H. Res. 1069), H8726 [13SE]

Bureau of the Census: provide that the penalty for refusing or neglecting to answer a decennial census question shall apply only to the extent necessary to obtain information needed to enumerate the population (see H.R. 7106), H9459 [30OC]

Congress: end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power and direct GAO to issue a report detailing the extent of such delegation in order to phase it out to restore separation of powers (see S. 3710), S7319 [5DE]

——— preserve constitutional authority and ensure accountability and transparency in legislation by mandating Members of Congress to read legislation before voting on it (see S. 3709), S7319 [5DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (see H. Res. 1019), H7155 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: amend American History and Civics Education program to require inclusion of programs that educate students about history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights (see S. 3446), S6189 [17SE]

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution (see S. Res. 607), S5692 [16AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Pocket version: authorize printing (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7242 [29NO]

——— authorize use of official Senate office funds to purchase pocket version (see S. Res. 712), S7242 [29NO]

Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (see H. Res. 922), H4849 [6JN]

——— disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7724 [26JY]

Trump, President: require annual reports on Federal expenditures made to personal business holdings and regulatory actions that financially benefit the President, his businesses, and those of his close family members (see H.R. 5182), H1441 [6MR]

Women: mint and issue quarter dollars in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 5308), H1651 [15MR]

——— recognize centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, designate Salt Lake City, UT, as western center of commemoration, and commend Better Days 2020 (see H. Res. 1105), H9406 [28SE]

Essays

Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution: Ingrid Williamsen, S7856 [19DE]

——— Kate Pipher, S7856 [19DE]

——— Patrick Collins, S7856 [19DE]

State of the Union: Ethan Schmitt, S649 [6FE]

Letters

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H1719 [20MR]

American Human Rights Council: anniversary, E1449 [23OC]

Armed Forces: require the President to seek congressional authorization prior to engagement against adversaries and to consult Congress prior to introduction into hostile situations (H. Res. 1069), H8250 [13SE]

Auburn, MA: tribute to Auburn High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E717 [23MY]

Bill of Rights Day: observance, H10114 [12DE]

Civil liberties: reaffirm constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures and condemn overuse of administrative subpeonas, E1451 [26OC]

Congress: call for Members of Congress to uphold responsibilities to Constitution, E1141 [10AU]

——— call for Members of Congress to uphold responsibilities to Constitution and constituents, H6472 [18JY], H9751 [30NO]

——— removal of procedural obstacles to consideration of certain legislation, H1647–H1649 [15MR]

Constitution Day: observance, H8177 [13SE]

Constitution Week: observance, E1244 [13SE]

Constitutional amendments: anniversary of ratification of 14th Amendment relative to the rights of citizenship and equal protection of the law, E987 [10JY]

——— anniversary of ratification of 19th Amendment providing for women’s suffrage, H93 [10JA], H398 [16JA]

Courts: decision in American Humanist Association v. Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission relative to government endorsement of religion, H1586 [14MR], H7171 [25JY]

——— impact of personal activism in rulings by Federal judges, H398 [16JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (H. Res. 1019), H7150 [24JY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 162), H1381 [6MR]

Easthampton, MA: tribute to Easthampton High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E539 [25AP]

Executive Office of the President: anonymous New York (NY) Times op-ed column characterizing President Trump’s administration, H7923 [7SE]

Federal-State relations: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States’ rights, H473, H474 [17JA]

Firearms: impact of requiring a universal criminal and mental health background check for every firearm sale on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, H1497 [8MR]

——— uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms, H2037–H2039 [22MR]

Fort Thomas, KY: tribute to Highlands High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H3586 [26AP]

Freedom of speech: importance, H1131 [14FE], H9694 [29NO]

Freedom of the press: importance, H7878 [6SE]

Government: importance of balance of power between three branches, H8178 [13SE]

Hammond, IN: tribute to individuals taking oath of citizenship, E8 [8JA], E95 [25JA], E251 [5MR], E405 [9AP], E587 [7MY], E760 [5JN], E927 [27JN], E1120 [3AU], E1191 [4SE], E1391 [12OC], E1473 [30OC]

Immigration: assessment of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and its recipients, H5013–H5016 [8JN]

Jonesboro, AR: tribute to Valley View High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E554 [26AP]

Overland Park, KS: tribute to Blue Valley Northwest High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E547 [26AP]

Poe, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10087–H10092 [11DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (H. Res. 922), H6476 [18JY]

Ratification: anniversary, E896 [22JN]

Religious Freedom Day: observance, H177 [16JA]

Republican Party: national agenda, H7711–H7713 [26JY]

Ryan, Speaker: assessment of tenure as Speaker of the House, H7711–H7713 [26JY]

Supreme Court: authorize Speaker Ryan to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House in the matter of U.S. v. Texas relative to use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, E412 [10AP]

——— decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools, H3563–H3565 [25AP]

——— decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership, H1497 [8MR]

——— hearing of arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, H1588–H1595 [14MR]

——— nominee selection process, H5995 [10JY]

Trumball, CT: tribute to Trumball High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E52 [17JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to judicial nominees, H6639–H6646 [23JY]

——— impeachment, H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

War: authority of Congress to declare, H3085 [10AP], H3102 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Collins, Patrick: Nebraska 2d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Constitution Day: observance, S6159 [17SE]

Courts: decision in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) relative to constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S7643 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7888, S7890 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens and lawful resident aliens, S3281 [7JN], S3739, S3740, S3750–S3752 [12JN], S3881, S3896 [13JN], S3940 [14JN]

Financial institutions: implementation of corporate policies that restrict banking services to clients who conduct certain firearm-related business, S2985 [5JN]

Freedom of speech: importance, S6786 [11OC]

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution (S. Res. 607), S5681 [16AU], S5909 [23AU]

——— importance, S215–S218 [17JA], S5412–S5414 [26JY], S5609 [15AU], S5815 [22AU], S5949 [27AU], S6024 [4SE], S6410 [1OC]

Government: importance of balance of power between three branches, S6594 [5OC]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (S. 2016), S1308 [1MR]

Pipher, Kate: Nebraska 3d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Pocket version: authorize printing (S. Con. Res. 54), S7247 [29NO]

——— authorize use of official Senate office funds to purchase pocket version (S. Res. 712), S7247 [29NO]

Supreme Court: decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership, S1747 [15MR]

——— decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, S4466, S4485 [27JN]

——— impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

——— nominee selection process, S4483, S4486, S4488 [27JN], S4689–S4691, S4695–S4697, S4701 [28JN], S4829–S4835 [9JY], S6574, S6576, S6637, S6663, S6691 [5OC]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Dept. of Justice investigations, S6151 [12SE]

——— proposed withdrawal from certain treaties, S8056 [2JA]

——— statements on constitutionality of pardoning himself and special counsel investigation, S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3272 [7JN]

——— take certain actions relative to personal business holdings to ensure compliance with emoluments clause of the Constitution while serving as President (S. Con. Res. 4), S3271 [7JN]

Whitaker, Matthew G.: suitability to be Acting Attorney General, S6904 [13NO]

Williamsen, Ingrid: Nebraska 1st Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1019, recommit to conference committee H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7150 [24JY]

S. Con. Res. 54, printing of pocket version of the U.S. Constitution, S7245 [29NO]

S. Res. 607, affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution, S5695 [16AU]

S. Res. 712, use of official Senate office funds to purchase pocket version of the U.S. Constitution, S7245 [29NO]

CONSTRUCTION CONSENSUS PROCUREMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2113) (S. Rept. 115–231), S2261 [18AP]

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES

Amendments

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8032, S8039 [22DE]

Articles and editorials

Racist Vestige of the Past That Progressives Are Happy To Leave in Place, H3665 [26AP]

When the Welders Came to Capitol Hill, E717 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions

Commission of Fine Arts: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 7121), H9510 [13NO]

Contracts: require lead contractors under Federal contracts to list proposed subcontractors as part of original bid and provide notification of changes to the list and costs after contract is awarded (see H.R. 7221), H9767 [6DE]

Dept. of Education: establish grant program for construction of schools in overcrowded areas (see H.R. 6002), H4776 [5JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish Federal Smart Building Program (see S. 2447), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5069), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of HUD: authorize Community Development Block Grant Program grants for partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide tools, equipment, or resources used for community development or rehabilitation projects (see S. 2808), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5755), H3929 [10MY]

——— establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2744), S2439 [25AP]

——— make housing more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

——— provide funding under Community Development Block Grant Program for local governments to digitize and make available online information on violations of housing construction, building, and safety codes (see H.R. 5704), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Labor: support development of pre-apprenticeship programs in building and construction trades that serve underrepresented populations, including individuals from low income and rural areas (see H.R. 6820), H8725 [13SE]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (see H.R. 4969), H974 [7FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: determine best available estimate of total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received (see S. 3604), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 7202), H9743 [29NO]

Dept. of Transportation: require that broadband conduits be installed as a part of certain highway construction projects (see S. 2381), S651 [6FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2835 [22MY]

Ecology and environment: improve resilience of built and natural environment to natural disasters and climate change using, among other measures, natural and nature-based features (see S. 2783), S2485 [26AP]

Federal agencies and departments: require certain contractors to meet a requirement relative to registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 6693), H7781 [31AU]

FEMA: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to small business, condominium association, and residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2745), S2439 [25AP]

Financial institutions: clarify capital requirements for high value commercial real estate acquisition, development, or construction loans (see S. 2405), S840 [8FE]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 6509), H7685 [25JY]

Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see S. 3341), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6653), H7742 [3AU]

——— waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 492), S2485 [26AP]

NIST: facilitate adoption of composite technology in infrastructure (see S. 3765), S7790 [18DE]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H4738 [1JN]

Roads and highways: require a life-cycle cost analysis for certain projects (see H.R. 5578), H3448 [19AP]

Small business: provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (see H.R. 4754), H131 [10JA]

Taxation: expand new energy efficient home credit (see H.R. 6915), H9089 [26SE]

——— impose a mileage-based user fee for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable fuels (see S. 2683), S2218 [17AP]

——— provide a credit for middle-income housing (see S. 3365), S5831 [22AU]

——— provide a tax credit for owning certain disaster resilient property (see H.R. 6841), H8732 [17SE]

Transportation: require waiver if installation of differently colored tiles in certain tunnel projects is expected to create additional costs (see H.R. 6569), H7721 [26JY]

Letters

Prohibit FAA enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act: Grover Norquist, American for Tax Reform (organization), H3665 [26AP]

Remarks in House

BIA: construction account funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6445 [17JY]

——— public safety and justice facility construction funding, H6444 [17JY]

Carthage, NY: anniversary of Farney’s Home and Building Center, E755 [1JN]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Dunbar Vocational Career Academy partnership with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134 to form construction trades program, H5970 [28JN]

Commission of Fine Arts: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia (H.R. 7121), E1512 [13NO]

Dept. of Education: provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities (H.R. 2475), H4597 [23MY]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), H7840–H7843 [5SE]

Dept. of the Interior: Office of Insular Affairs funding, H6445, H6446 [17JY]

FAA: prohibit enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3664–H3666 [26AP]

Immigration: historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (H. Con. Res. 63), H4789, H4790 [6JN]

——— importance of investment, H3066 [10AP], H3494 [24AP]

International Code Council: tribute to building safety campaign, H6591 [23JY]

Lehigh Northeast Cement Co.: anniversary of Glens Falls, NY, plant, E1214 [6SE]

Narberth, PA: tribute to Ricklin’s Hardware Store, E366 [23MR]

National Building Safety Month: observance, E591 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

Northern Mariana Islands: condemn replacement of U.S. workers at Imperial Pacific International casino construction site with H-2B visa workers, E1147 [14AU]

Ohio Contractors Association: anniversary, E1424 [19OC]

Small business: provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (H.R. 4754), H3800, H3801 [8MY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H8895 [26SE]

U.S. Geological Survey: funding to develop a map showing pyrrhotite occurrences across the U.S., H6441 [17JY]

Watertown, NY: completion of North Country Family Health Center renovation project, E1174 [24AU]

——— opening of Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore, E1140 [10AU]

Willow Island, WV: anniversary of Pleasants Power Station construction site accident, H3731 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8039 [22DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (S. 2906), unanimous-consent request, S2823 [22MY]

National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 492), S2498 [26AP]

Reports filed

Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 374) (S. Rept. 115–218), S1946 [22MR]

Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2113) (S. Rept. 115–231), S2261 [18AP]

Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1552) (H. Rept. 115–1068), H9819 [10DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4754, Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H3800 [8MY]

H.R. 4969, Improving Embassy Design and Security Act, S8039–S8041 [22DE], H7840 [5SE]

S. Res. 492, support goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month, S2493 [26AP]

CONSULMAGNO, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6045 [11JY]

CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA

Letters

Financial services regulations reform, H1165 [14FE]

CONSUMER FINANCIAL CHOICE AND CAPITAL MARKETS PROTECTION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2319) (H. Rept. 115–903), H7772 [24AU]

CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority relative to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator (see S. 2702), S2261 [18AP]

——— establish Office for Under-Banked and Un-Banked Consumers (see H.R. 4764), H132 [10JA]

——— extend supervisory authority to include assessing compliance with the Military Lending Act (see H.R. 7364), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide procedures for guidance issued (see S. 3443), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 5534), H3395 [17AP]

——— require to meet its statutory purpose (see H.R. 6972), H9405 [28SE]

Lawyers and attorneys: exclude lawyers engaged in legal proceedings from definition of debt collector and prevent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from exercising certain supervisory or enforcement authority over lawyers (see H.R. 5082), H1226 [23FE]

Reports filed

Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3746) (H. Rept. 115–668), H3928 [10MY]

Give Useful Information To Define Effective (GUIDE) Compliance Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5534) (H. Rept. 115–1095), H10586 [21DE]

Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5082) (H. Rept. 115–892), H7747 [7AU]

CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU

Amendments

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381, S1382, S1383, S1384, S1386, S1387, S1388, S1389, S1390, S1394 [6MR], S1432, S1446, S1462, S1463, S1464, S1465, S1466, S1468, S1469, S1470, S1471, S1472, S1473, S1474, S1475, S1482, S1483, S1484, S1485, S1486, S1487, S1488, S1489, S1490, S1491, S1492, S1493, S1494, S1495, S1497, S1498, S1501, S1502, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1584, S1585, S1586, S1588, S1590, S1592, S1593, S1594, S1600, S1601, S1610, S1614 [8MR], S1635, S1636, S1637, S1639, S1640 [12MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1285 [27FE]

Government regulations: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Millions of People Post Comments on Federal Regulations. Many Are Fake, S6 [3JA]

Mitch McConnell’s Big Gift to the Banks, S1710 [14MR]

Mulvaney’s Attacks on CFPB Hurt Consumers and Economy, H3144 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Charities: provide regulatory relief to charitable organizations that provide housing assistance (see S. 3731), S7357 [6DE] (see H.R. 5953), H4728 [24MY]

Civil Penalty Fund: reform and prohibit the Bureau from serving as the administrator of redress payments (see H.R. 6163), H5362 [20JN]

Credit: expand access to mortgages for self-employed and other creditworthy individuals with non-traditional forms of income by expanding types of documentation used to verify income (see S. 3401), S5991 [28AU]

——— improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

Director: replace with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H1542 [13MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

——— nullify certain guidance on deposit advance products, establish standards for short-term, small-dollar loans made by insured institutions, and exempt insured institutions from payday lending rule (see H.R. 4861), H582 [19JA]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Government regulations: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see S.J. Res. 56), S1948 [22MR]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR] (see H.J. Res. 132), H3095 [10AP]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— provide procedures for guidance issued (see S. 3443), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 5534), H3395 [17AP]

Insurance: clarify authority relative to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator (see S. 2702), S2261 [18AP]

Lawyers and attorneys: exclude lawyers engaged in legal proceedings from definition of debt collector and prevent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from exercising certain supervisory or enforcement authority over lawyers (see H.R. 5082), H1226 [23FE]

Military Lending Act: extend supervisory authority to include assessing compliance (see H.R. 7364), H10510 [20DE]

Office for Under-Banked and Un-Banked Consumers: establish (see H.R. 4764), H132 [10JA]

Statutory purpose: require to meet (see H.R. 6972), H9405 [28SE]

Cloture motions

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7213 [29NO]

Letters

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending: Bill Himpler, American Financial Services Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), S2202 [17AP]

——— Jack Howard, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2202 [17AP]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, S2202 [17AP]

——— Peter K. Welch, National Automotive Dealers Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— several automotive organizations, S2203 [17AP]

——— several civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations, S2206 [17AP]

——— several organizations, S2206 [17AP]

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Daniel K. Tarullo, Harvard Law School, S1725 [14MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S1652 [13MR]

——— Paul A. Volcker, Volcker Alliance (organization), S1724 [14MR]

——— Phil Angelides, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, S1654 [13MR]

——— several housing and civil rights organizations, S1653 [13MR]

——— Sheila C. Bair, S1652 [13MR]

Lists

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau actions, H3144 [11AP]

Current and former regulatory officials and experts opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Motions

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1307 [1MR], S1708 [14MR]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1389 [6MR]

Government regulations: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2200 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Charities: provide regulatory relief to charitable organizations that provide housing assistance, H6311 [17JY]

——— provide regulatory relief to charitable organizations that provide housing assistance (H.R. 5953), H6005–H6007 [10JY]

Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act: implementation, H3142 [11AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H984 [8FE], H3117 [11AP], H3161 [12AP], H4270 [21MY], H4320–H4349 [22MY], H9064, H9065 [26SE], H9732, H9734 [29NO], E792 [7JN], E1586 [30NO]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1382–H1389 [6MR], H1582 [14MR], E269 [7MR]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280–H1286 [27FE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), motion to recommit, H1389 [6MR]

——— provide regulatory relief to community financial institutions, H4341 [22MY]

——— require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Government regulations: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3815–H3823 [8MY], E614 [9MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

Importance, H3141–H3144 [11AP]

Mulvaney, Mick: assessment of appointment as Acting Director, H1201 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: clarify authority to enforce consumer credit protections for members and their dependents, S5804, S5805 [22AU]

Blankenstein, Eric: suitability to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Policy Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending relative to comments on race relations and hate crimes, S6410 [1OC]

Board of Directors: transition to a 5-member Board of Directors, S1417 [7MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S146 [11JA], S1432 [7MR], S1529, S1531, S1532, S1535–S1567, S1569–S1574 [8MR], S1617, S1619–S1626 [12MR], S1646, S1649–S1660 [13MR], S1695, S1696, S1699–S1702, S1706–S1720, S1723–S1730 [14MR], S1741, S1746, S1761, S1762 [15MR], S1777 [19MR], S1939 [22MR], S2782 [21MY], S2844, S2854 [23MY], S2893, S2895 [24MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1329 [5MR], S1343, S1346–S1364, S1399 [6MR], S1405, S1408–S1410, S1413–S1419, S1423–S1429 [7MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), unanimous-consent request, S1708 [14MR]

Federal employees: set rate of pay for employees in accordance with the General Schedule, S1416 [7MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Government regulations: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2191, S2193, S2200–S2212 [17AP], S2227–S2230, S2235, S2239 [18AP], S2570 [9MY], S2782 [21MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), motion to proceed, S2200 [17AP]

Importance, S1209–S1211 [26FE], S5554 [1AU], S5949 [27AU]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7159 [28NO], S7209–S7214 [29NO], S7324 [6DE]

——— nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, unanimous-consent agreement, S7313 [5DE]

Mulvaney, Mick: assessment of tenure as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director, S3265 [6JN], S5949 [27AU], S6410 [1OC]

——— characterization of American Bankers Association address relative to lobbyists, S2404, S2444 [25AP]

Reform, S2208 [17AP]

Reports filed

Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams (BUILD) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5953) (H. Rept. 115–806), H6040 [10JY]

Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3746) (H. Rept. 115–668), H3928 [10MY]

Community Financial Institution Exemption Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 115–885), H7742 [3AU]

Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 115–573), H1226 [23FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 57, Disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule on Indirect Auto Lending: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Ensuring Quality Unbiased Access to Loans (EQUAL) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4861) (H. Rept. 115–890), H7742 [3AU]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Give Useful Information To Define Effective (GUIDE) Compliance Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5534) (H. Rept. 115–1095), H10586 [21DE]

Nomination of Kathleen L. Kraninger To Be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5082) (H. Rept. 115–892), H7747 [7AU]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 4296, place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency and H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1280 [27FE]

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1382 [6MR]

H.R. 5953, Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams (BUILD) Act, H6005 [10JY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1432–S1446 [7MR], H4320–H4340 [22MY]

S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2240 [18AP], H3815 [8MY]

CONSUMER HEALTH INSURANCE PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2582), S1875 [21MR]

CONSUMER INFORMATION NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6743) (H. Rept. 115–1097), H10586 [21DE]

CONSUMER OPTION FOR AN ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM TO ALLOCATE LOSSES (COASTAL) ACT

Remarks in Senate

FEMA: clarify authority under the National Flood Insurance Program relative to post-storm assessments of wind versus water damage and claims (S. 2093), S5443 [30JY]

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1372 [5MR] (see H.R. 5560), H3441 [18AP]

Firearms: prohibit sale, acquisition, distribution, or import of certain firearms or ammunition parts, prohibit certain marketing or advertising of such parts, and require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 7115), H9462 [2NO]

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Fire prevention: adopt a certain California flammability standard as a Federal flammability standard to protect against risk of upholstered furniture flammability (see S. 3551), S6541 [4OC]

Firearms: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1372 [5MR] (see H.R. 5560), H3441 [18AP]

Cloture motions

Baiocco, Dana: nomination to the CPSC, S2761 [17MY], S2787 [21MY]

Feldman, Peter A.: nomination to the CPSC, S6209 [18SE], S6270 [24SE], S6292 [25SE]

Histories

Profile—Dana Baiocco, Partner, Jones Day (law firm), S2809 [22MY]

Motions

Baiocco, Dana: nomination to the CPSC, S2761 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Remarks in Senate

Baiocco, Dana: nomination to the CPSC, S2781 [21MY], S2802, S2809–S2811, S2814 [22MY]

——— nomination to the CPSC, unanimous-consent agreement, S2787 [21MY]

Feldman, Peter A.: nomination to the CPSC, S6209 [18SE], S6291 [25SE], S6313, S6323 [26SE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Firearms: develop and use technology for personalized handguns and require that all handguns manufactured or sold in, or imported into, the U.S. incorporate such technology (S. 1915), S1232 [27FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Nomination of Ann Marie Buerkle To Be CPSC Chairman: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Ann Marie Buerkle to the CPSC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Dana Baiocco to the CPSC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Peter A. Feldman to the CPSC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4512 [27JN]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

CONSUMER REPORTS (publication)

Letters

Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act, H10426 [20DE]

CONSUMERS related term(s) Credit; Product Safety; Toys

Amendments

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5212, H5215, H5216, H5217, H5218 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381, S1382, S1383, S1384, S1386, S1387, S1388, S1389, S1390, S1394 [6MR], S1432, S1446, S1462, S1463, S1464, S1465, S1466, S1468, S1469, S1470, S1471, S1472, S1473, S1474, S1475, S1482, S1483, S1484, S1485, S1486, S1487, S1488, S1489, S1490, S1491, S1492, S1493, S1494, S1495, S1497, S1498, S1501, S1502, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1584, S1585, S1586, S1588, S1590, S1592, S1593, S1594, S1600, S1601, S1610, S1614 [8MR], S1635, S1636, S1637, S1639, S1640 [12MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], S5589 [1AU], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), S7617, S7623 [13DE]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

FERC: establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), S6031 [4SE], H8245 [13SE]

Financial institutions: provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (S. 3045), S5659 [15AU]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund program (S. 875), S142 [10JA]

Insurance: modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), consideration (H. Res. 1011), H7099 [24JY]

Railroads: submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies (H.R. 1093), H9138 [27SE]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), H1165 [14FE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), consideration (H. Res. 831), H3409 [18AP]

Articles and editorials

Mitch McConnell’s Big Gift to the Banks, S1710 [14MR]

Mulvaney’s Attacks on CFPB Hurt Consumers and Economy, H3144 [11AP]

Senate Democrats Move To Revive Net Neutrality Rules—The Wrong Way, S2699 [16MY]

Will the FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal Grind the Internet to a Halt?, S2700 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: provide free access and enable users to electronically search Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system and consolidate Case Management/Electronic Case Files system (see H.R. 6714), H7919 [6SE]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see S. 3782), S7925 [19DE]

Armed Forces: expand and improve consumer credit protections for members and their dependents (see S. 3334), S5582 [1AU]

Bankruptcy: modify venue requirements relative to bankruptcy proceedings (see S. 2282), S67 [8JA]

CFTC: modernize authority to conduct research, development, demonstration, and information programs (see H.R. 6121), H5200 [14JN]

——— study and report on prevention of virtual currency price manipulation (see H.R. 7224), H9767 [6DE]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority relative to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator (see S. 2702), S2261 [18AP]

——— disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see S.J. Res. 56), S1948 [22MR]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR] (see H.J. Res. 132), H3095 [10AP]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— establish Office for Under-Banked and Un-Banked Consumers (see H.R. 4764), H132 [10JA]

——— extend supervisory authority to include assessing compliance with the Military Lending Act (see H.R. 7364), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide procedures for guidance issued (see S. 3443), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 5534), H3395 [17AP]

——— reform Civil Penalty Fund and prohibit the Bureau from serving as the administrator of redress payments (see H.R. 6163), H5362 [20JN]

——— replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H1542 [13MR]

——— require to meet its statutory purpose (see H.R. 6972), H9405 [28SE]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to audio transmission of sound recordings in any format fixed before a certain date, establish uniform term of protection for such recordings, and permit digital preservation activities (see S. 2933), S2877 [23MY]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

——— prohibit from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith relative to debt collection (see H.R. 5484), H3209 [12AP]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1372 [5MR] (see H.R. 5560), H3441 [18AP]

Credit: allow consumers to prohibit certain consumer reporting agencies from releasing any information in the files of those consumers (see S. 2375), S613 [5FE]

——— clarify exclusion for seller-financers from the definition of mortgage originator (see H.R. 5287), H1608 [14MR]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (see S. 3040), S3601 [11JN]

——— exclude from credit reports medical debt that is recently delinquent or has been paid, provide for a timetable for verification of medical debt, and increase efficiency of credit markets with more perfect information (see S. 3351), S5692 [16AU]

——— expand access to mortgages for self-employed and other creditworthy individuals with non-traditional forms of income by expanding types of documentation used to verify income (see S. 3401), S5991 [28AU]

——— facilitate development of consumer credit services (see H.R. 6192), H5580 [22JN]

——— improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

——— modify definition of credit sale (see H.R. 6625), H7724 [26JY]

——— prohibit distribution of checks or other negotiable instrument as part of a solicitation by a creditor for an extension of credit and limit liability of consumers in conjunction with such solicitations (see S. 3734), S7385 [10DE]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (see S. 2362), S581 [30JA]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to provide small business credit protections by informing them of data breaches and prohibiting charging for credit reports following such breaches (see S. 3633), S7050 [15NO]

——— require credit card companies to publish debt pay-down disclosures online to inform consumers about risks associated with minimum debt payment (see H.R. 6531), H7686 [25JY]

Crime: provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5107 [19JY]

——— reduce identity fraud (see S. 2498), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to enhance transparency and traceability of imported food products and ingredients in order to protect consumers and food manufacturers against mislabeling, adulteration, and fraud (see H.R. 4749), H82 [9JA]

——— improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (see S. 3360), S5759 [21AU]

——— increase interagency cooperation in enforcement of standards for importing organic agricultural products (see S. 2927), S2877 [23MY]

Dept. of Commerce: create and maintain a MadeInAmerica.gov website (see H.R. 4970), H974 [7FE]

——— require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow combat support agency personnel to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5851), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of Education: improve accountability and protect students from bad actors in higher education, specifically in the for-profit college sector (see H.R. 7112), H9460 [30OC]

Dept. of Energy: provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 3495), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide for study and evaluation of net metering, which allows consumers and businesses who generate their own electricity to be compensated for energy they provide to the electric grid (see S. 2747), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 5615), H3574 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: develop a joint action plan to reduce single use drug waste and better manage costs relative to drug vial sizes and drug delivery systems (see H.R. 5867), H4209 [17MY] (see H.R. 6142), H5284 [19JN]

——— develop a list of public health crises and require manufacturers of products contributing to such crises to develop, maintain, and update a plan to mitigate effects of such products on public health (see H.R. 6481), H7154 [24JY]

——— ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

——— establish health insurance Federal invisible risk sharing program (see H.R. 7003), H9406 [28SE]

——— establish Office of Drug Manufacturing to manufacture certain generic drugs in order to reduce prices, increase competition, and address shortages in the prescription drug market (see S. 3775), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 7348), H10336 [19DE]

——— establish reference prices for prescription drugs and require drug companies to offer drugs at such prices as condition of participation in Federal health programs (see S. 3680), S7241 [29NO]

——— establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5425), H3055 [2AP]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H1727 [20MR]

——— prohibit price gouging in the sale of drugs by requiring pharmaceutical companies to provide justification for price increases and penalize such companies if increases are deemed unreasonable (see S. 3754), S7586 [13DE]

——— provide for public disclosure of charges for certain hospital and ambulatory surgical center treatment episodes (see H.R. 6508), H7685 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice: convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment (see H.R. 7370), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide a grant program for handgun licensing programs (see S. 2662), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5490), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of Labor: clarify definition of employee relative to direct sellers under Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 7029), H9414 [2OC]

Dept. of Transportation: improve consumer protections for customers of air ambulance operators (see S. 2812), S2623 [10MY]

——— promulgate regulations to protect airline consumers in the case of cancelled flights (see S. 3156), S4733 [28JN]

——— require large ticket agents to adopt minimum customer service standards for purchase of airfares and related passenger air transportation services (see S. 3183), S4843 [9JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect veterans from predatory home lending (see S. 2304), S168 [11JA]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: draft disclosures describing the rights and liabilities of customers of domestic care services and require such services to provide such disclosures in their contracts (see H.R. 5577), H3448 [19AP]

Disabled: protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 5004), H1126 [13FE]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

——— enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing ability of Dept. of Justice and FTC to enforce existing antitrust laws relative to biologic and biosimilar products (see H.R. 6478), H6649 [23JY]

——— improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see H.R. 6047), H4980 [7JN]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H.R. 6576), H7722 [26JY] (see H. Con. Res. 146), H10511 [20DE]

——— require retail sellers of opioids to verify identity of prospective purchaser and enter certain information about purchase into respective State’s prescription drug monitoring system (see H.R. 5219), H1501 [8MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

EPA: provide for technical assistance for small water treatment works (see H.R. 5030), H1211 [15FE]

——— provide regulatory relief to alternative fuel producers, automobile manufacturers, and consumers to allow for fuel choice options (see S. 3761), S7656 [17DE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

——— require air carriers to disclose date and location of most recent aircraft maintenance (see S. 3026), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6028), H4979 [7JN]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see S. 3078), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6026), H4979 [7JN]

——— conduct an annual inquiry on availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts (see H.R. 4876), H624 [22JA]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 131), H3052 [29MR]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (H.J. Res. 129), consideration (see H. Res. 873), H3782 [7MY]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (see S. 2853), S2724 [16MY]

——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see S. 2705), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5573), H3441 [18AP]

——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see S. 3149), S4512 [27JN] (see S. 3655), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 7392), H10586 [21DE]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

——— prohibit debt collectors from making robocalls to individuals’ cell phones (see H.R. 5633), H3705 [26AP]

——— promote competition to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see H.R. 4814), H477 [17JA]

——— provide for a moratorium on telephone number reassignment after a disaster declaration (see H.R. 7131), H9525 [14NO]

——— reduce number of unlawful robocalls and unlawful spoofed calls received by consumers (see H.R. 7151), H9568 [16NO]

——— repeal certain television carriage, retransmission, and ownership regulations (see H.R. 6465), H6648 [23JY]

FCC/FTC: establish a joint robocaller bounty pilot program (see H.R. 7343), H10336 [19DE]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (see S. 3155), S4733 [28JN]

——— define the term natural cheese (see S. 2322), S300 [18JA] (see H.R. 4828), H552 [18JA]

——— define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), consideration (see H. Res. 1185), H10586 [21DE]

——— ensure safety of cosmetics (see H.R. 6903), H9089 [26SE]

——— ensure valid generic drugs may enter the market by removing generic drug exclusivity period from any generic company that enters into pay-for-delay settlements with brand-name drug manufacturers (see S. 2476), S1286 [28FE]

——— establish Prescription Drug and Medical Device Price Review Board (see H.R. 5739), H3885 [9MY]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5782), H3935 [11MY]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

——— provide greater oversight over advertising and other promotion materials for opioid drugs to ensure that such materials do not mislead consumers and exacerbate existing crisis (see S. 3420), S6059 [6SE]

——— require that children’s cosmetics containing talc include an appropriate warning unless the cosmetics are demonstrated to be asbestos-free (see H.R. 4964), H1074 [8FE]

——— shorten exclusivity period for brand name biological products (see H.R. 6577), H7722 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: establish Federal customer service standards to improve service and customer experience provided by Federal agencies (see H.R. 5402), H2041 [22MR]

——— improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (see S. 3050), S3760 [12JN] (see H.R. 5759), H3929 [10MY]

——— improve communication to individuals by requiring clear instructions (see H.R. 5321), H1652 [15MR]

——— require certain financial regulators to carry out independent study of regulated entities’ processes for allowing third parties to access consumer-authorized financial data (see H.R. 6789), H8170 [12SE]

Federal Maritime Commission: provide statutory authority for Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services and increase public awareness and understanding of ocean shipping services agreements and such Office (see H.R. 6303), H5986 [3JY]

Financial institutions: establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service (see S. 2854), S2724 [16MY]

——— limit overdraft fees and establish fair and transparent practices relative to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see S. 3343), S5582 [1AU]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (see S. 3045), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 5783), H3935 [11MY]

——— provide national standard for data security and breach notification on behalf of all consumers (see H.R. 6743), H7941 [7SE]

——— update exception for certain annual notices (see S. 3164), S4734 [28JN]

Financial literacy: improve for secondary school students (see S. 3745), S7509 [12DE]

Firearms: require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 7274), H10169 [12DE]

Foreign Service: allow officers to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5167), H1372 [5MR]

FTC: codify ban on confessions of judgment in law in consumer loan contracts and expand such ban to provide protections to small businesses (see S. 3717), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7354), H10336 [19DE]

——— eliminate common carrier exemption for telecommunications companies in order to allow investigation of companies that enable illegal robocalling (see S. 3668), S7190 [28NO]

——— establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

——— establish Office of Cybersecurity to provide oversight of data security at credit reporting agencies (see S. 2289), S138 [10JA]

——— establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers (see S. 2639), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5815), H3976 [15MY]

——— implement and enforce Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act relative to certain common carriers (see H.R. 6943), H9150 [27SE]

——— issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see S. 2651), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5472), H3146 [11AP]

——— prohibit circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products (see S. 3639), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7160), H9568 [16NO]

——— prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

——— prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility (see H.R. 5502), H3209 [12AP]

——— prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see S. 3), S7256 [3DE]

——— promulgate regulations relative to sensitive personal information or behavioral data (see H.R. 6864), H8742 [24SE]

——— protect privacy of users of social media and other online platforms (see S. 2728), S2342 [23AP]

——— provide for greater transparency in and user control over treatment of data collected by mobile applications and enhance security of such data (see H.R. 6547), H7721 [26JY]

——— require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information (see H.R. 6548), H7721 [26JY]

——— review and revise standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that consumer reporting agencies and service providers maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats (see H.R. 5166), H1372 [5MR]

GAO: conduct certain studies relative to financial transparency, financial institution beneficial ownership information, and illicit financial transaction prevention analysis (see H.R. 6865), H8742 [24SE]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (see S. 3179), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6069), H5093 [12JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing and maintaining automated system that tracks prescription drug prices (see H.R. 6593), H7722 [26JY]

Health: allow States to expand basic health programs to cover more low-income individuals at lower cost (see S. 3485), S6277 [24SE]

——— require coverage without a deductible of certain primary care services by high deductible health plans (see H.R. 5858), H4209 [17MY]

Hemp History Week: designate (see S. Res. 532), S2991 [5JN]

Immigration: establish immigration consumer fraud information hotlines and websites and provide for outreach campaigns on such fraud (see H.R. 6363), H6173 [12JY]

Information technology: ensure Federal funds for construction or acquisition of broadband facilities are not spent in areas where sufficient broadband is already offered or where network deployment is already funded (see H. Res. 690), H169 [11JA]

——— preempt State and local encryption laws to ensure a uniform, national policy for the interstate issue of encryption technology (see H.R. 6044), H4980 [7JN]

Insurance: allow all individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market the option to purchase a lower premium copper plan (see H.R. 6050), H5020 [8JN]

——— cap prescription drug cost-sharing (see S. 3194), S4916 [11JY] (see H.R. 6340), H6111 [11JY]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions (see H.R. 6898), H9088 [26SE]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

——— expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (see S. 2507), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 6261), H5973 [28JN]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1372 [5MR]

——— increase accountability of insurance companies, strengthen consumer protections, and improve quality and affordability of health insurance (see S. 2582), S1875 [21MR]

——— limit amount hospitals and physicians can charge uninsured patients and out-of-network patients who have individual market coverage (see S. 3541), S6495 [3OC]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (see H.R. 6311), H5990 [6JY]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), consideration (see H. Res. 1011), H6648 [23JY]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2303), S168 [11JA]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6641), H7734 [31JY] (see H.R. 6733), H7941 [7SE]

Internet: protect victims by providing for the expeditious removal of nonconsensual sexually intimate imagery and encourage responsible practices by online service providers (see H.R. 6917), H9089 [26SE]

IRS: develop comprehensive customer service strategy (see H.R. 5375), H1754 [21MR]

——— ensure that contractors to whom return information is disclosed comply with confidentiality safeguards (see H.R. 5376), H1754 [21MR]

——— establish a nationwide program to provide personal identification numbers to taxpayers to help prevent tax-related identity theft (see S. 3186), S4843 [9JY]

——— report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (see H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]

Labeling: make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate labeling of products made in the U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4923), H782 [5FE]

Lawyers and attorneys: exclude lawyers engaged in legal proceedings from definition of debt collector and prevent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from exercising certain supervisory or enforcement authority over lawyers (see H.R. 5082), H1226 [23FE]

Marketplace Fairness Act: declare enactment would harm the economy by creating an online sales tax that would create undue burden on small businesses and entrepreneurs and provide no benefit to States without sales taxes (see S. Res. 433), S1686 [13MR]

Medicaid: sunset the limit on maximum rebate amount for single source drugs and innovator multiple source drugs (see H.R. 6642), H7734 [31JY]

Medicare: deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see H.R. 6575), H7722 [26JY]

——— establish Medicare for America program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (see H.R. 7339), H10336 [19DE]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2262 [18AP] (see H.R. 6117), H5200 [14JN]

——— prevent growth rate cliff for out-of-pocket threshold under part D (see H.R. 6563), H7721 [26JY]

——— provide clarification about minimal self-adjustment for off-the-shelf orthotics (see H.R. 4772), H168 [11JA]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 6431), H6557 [18JY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to determine covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6574), H7722 [26JY]

——— revise certain measures used under the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey relating to pain management (see H.R. 5719), H3884 [9MY]

Motion pictures: exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement to allow filtering of movies purchased or rented from streaming services (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (see S. 3324), S5582 [1AU]

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 506), S2623 [10MY] (see H. Res. 765), H1441 [6MR]

National Travel and Tourism Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 534), S2991 [5JN]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H3929 [10MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 5963), H4728 [24MY]

——— ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

——— ensure that pre-existing condition exclusions continue to be prohibited in health insurance coverage and group health plans (see H.R. 6496), H7154 [24JY]

——— expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan (see H.R. 5258), H1542 [13MR]

——— extend moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 4831), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4894), H677 [29JA]

——— guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (see H.R. 7102), H9459 [30OC]

——— provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

——— provide health insurance coverage statements to individuals only upon request (see H.R. 6718), H7919 [6SE]

Pensions: provide for additional protections and disclosures to consumers when financial products or services are related to the consumers’ military or Federal pensions (see H.R. 7299), H10209 [13DE]

——— provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see S. 3795), S7926 [19DE]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit biological product manufacurers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable product companies to delay entry of biosimilar and interchangeable products into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

Postal Service: improve operations, service, and transparency (see S. 2629), S1948 [22MR]

——— provide that the Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services (see S. 2755), S2440 [25AP] (see H.R. 5816), H3976 [15MY]

Power resources: reinstate ban on export of coal, crude oil, and natural gas produced in the U.S. (see S. 2886), S2793 [21MY]

Privacy: prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach (see H.R. 5165), H1372 [5MR]

——— prohibit requests for disclosure of a Social Security account number in commercial transactions (see H.R. 7239), H9819 [10DE]

Product safety: require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see S. 3019), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6022), H4848 [6JN]

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act: modernize by increasing competition in energy markets and reducing regulatory burdens in order to reduce utility bills (see S. 2776), S2485 [26AP]

Real estate: clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3726), S7356 [6DE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (see H.R. 5078), H1226 [23FE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

SEC: establish Senior Investor Taskforce (see S. 3323), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6323), H6041 [10JY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

——— observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Taxation: ban retroactive taxation of Internet commerce (see H.R. 7184), H9690 [28NO]

——— ban retroactive taxation of Internet commerce and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see S. 3725), S7356 [6DE]

——— commemorate anniversary of creation of health savings accounts, commend providers and those responsible for implementation, and encourage increased participation and expansion of such accounts (see H. Res. 1184), H10511 [20DE]

——— deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 7342), H10336 [19DE]

——— establish Refund to Rainy Day Savings Program to allow individuals to defer payment of tax refunds (see S. 3220), S5003 [17JY]

——— improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (see H.R. 5445), H3094 [10AP]

——— improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), consideration (see H. Res. 831), H3342 [16AP]

——— prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote seller and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see H.R. 6724), H7919 [6SE] (see H.R. 6824), H8725 [13SE]

——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see S. 3581), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7058), H9430 [12OC]

——— provide a tax credit to consumers to reimburse a portion of the cost of broadband infrastructure serving limited broadband districts (see H.R. 6442), H6587 [19JY]

Telecommunications: ensure legislation to promote broadband access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner (see H. Res. 691), H169 [11JA]

——— prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress (see S. 3255), S5130 [23JY]

——— require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9405 [28SE]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see S. 3418), S6059 [6SE]

Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 6618), H7723 [26JY]

Cloture motions

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Cost Estimates

21st Century IRS Act (H.R. 5445): CBO, H3425 [18AP]

Factsheets

Busting the Myths of Menu Labeling, H818 [6FE]

Letters

Allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S1910 [22MR]

——— several organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act: Jean Halloran, Charlotte Vallaeys, and William Wallace, Consumer Reports (organization), H10426 [20DE]

——— Jessica Almy and Kenneth Forsberg, Good Food Institute, H10427 [20DE]

——— Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest, H10426 [20DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending: Bill Himpler, American Financial Services Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), S2202 [17AP]

——— Jack Howard, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2202 [17AP]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, S2202 [17AP]

——— Peter K. Welch, National Automotive Dealers Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— several automotive organizations, S2203 [17AP]

——— several civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations, S2206 [17AP]

——— several organizations, S2206 [17AP]

Dept. of Justice decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions: Senator Collins, S6767 [10OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs protection of veterans from predatory home lending: Senators Tillis and Warren, H9065 [26SE]

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Daniel K. Tarullo, Harvard Law School, S1725 [14MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S1652 [13MR]

——— Paul A. Volcker, Volcker Alliance (organization), S1724 [14MR]

——— Phil Angelides, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, S1654 [13MR]

——— several housing and civil rights organizations, S1653 [13MR]

——— Sheila C. Bair, S1652 [13MR]

FAA programs reauthorization: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9034 [26SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9034 [26SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

Financial CHOICE Act: several State Attorneys General, H1139 [14FE]

Financial services regulations reform: Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H1160 [14FE]

——— Barbara Roper and Micah Hauptman, Consumer Federation of America, H1165 [14FE]

——— Bill Killmer, Mortgage Bankers Association, H1161 [14FE]

——— Public Citizen (organization), H1159 [14FE]

Health insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions: several Montana residents, S5999 [28AU]

——— several West Virginia residents, S3892 [13JN], S5409 [26JY]

Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7660 [25JY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7116, H7117 [24JY], H7660 [25JY]

Prohibit Postal Service funding to allow provision of basic financial services: several banking organizations, H6542 [18JY]

——— several organizations, H6541 [18JY]

Senior$afe Act: Jaye L. Martin, Legal Services for the Elderly (organization), S1712 [14MR]

——— Mike Rothman, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1712 [14MR]

TRID Improvement Act: several organizations, H1164 [14FE]

Lists

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau actions, H3144 [11AP]

Current and former regulatory officials and experts opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Motions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2200 [17AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1307 [1MR], S1708 [14MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2698 [16MY]

Insurance: modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), H7665 [25JY]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), H1166 [14FE]

Press releases

Report—Individual Insurance Premiums Next Year 40% Lower Under Alexander-Murray, Collins-Nelson Than if Congress Doesn’t Act: Senator Collins, S1752 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed (H.R. 2409), H7130, H7131 [24JY]

Barton, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10098–H10101 [11DE]

Coalition Against Insurance Fraud: anniversary, E1584 [30NO]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3815–H3823 [8MY], E614 [9MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— importance, H3141–H3144 [11AP]

Credit: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies, H1307 [27FE], H6310 [17JY]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (H.R. 435), H5586, H5587 [25JN], E920 [26JN]

——— provide a temporary license for certain mortgage loan originators transitioning between bank and nonbank entities, H1157, H1158, H1162 [14FE]

Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act: implementation, H3142 [11AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: make grants to States to support establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas, H1274 [27FE]

——— require households demonstrate actual heating or cooling expenses in order to qualify for Standard Utility Allowance, H3198 [12AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H10149 [12DE]

Dept. of Energy: require Western Area Power Administration establishment of a pilot project to provide increased transparency for customers (H.R. 2371), H749, H750 [5FE], H967 [7FE]

Dept. of HHS: nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (H.R. 5343), H8796 [25SE]

——— provide greater transparency of discounts provided by drug manufacturers by requiring Pharmacy Benefit Managers to reimburse community pharamacists at the same rate as high volume box stores, H9541 [16NO]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, H5025 [12JN], H5105, H5106 [13JN], H5163 [14JN], H5204 [15JN], H5325 [20JN], H5512, H5513 [22JN], H5667 [26JN], H5757, H5758 [27JN], H7091 [24JY], H8162 [12SE]

Dept. of Labor: allow small businesses, including self-employed workers, to form association health plans, by geography or industry, to obtain health care coverage as if they were a single large employer, H5369 [21JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish additional fund to reimburse costs incurred by terrestrial radio stations as a result of reorganization of broadcast television spectrum, E272 [7MR]

Dept. of Transportation: implement changes to improve air transportation relative to flight delays, cancellations, or misconnections, H3672, H3673 [26AP]

——— require airlines to create and make available a document outlining air passenger rights when flight diversions occur, H3656 [26AP]

——— review and revise air travel regulations to improve assistance for individuals with disabilities, H3656 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect veterans from predatory home lending, H9064, H9065 [26SE]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5001 [8JN], H5099 [13JN], H5204–H5221 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

——— define what constitutes a controlled substance analogue, clarify temporary import and distribution controls of certain synthetic drugs, and ensure Federal researchers can continue controlled substance research, H5215, H5216 [15JN]

——— improve ability to address synthetic opioid epidemic (H.R. 1781), H544 [18JA]

——— provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

——— specify the factors used to determine whether a controlled substance analogue is intended for human consumption, H5218–H5220 [15JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H984 [8FE], H3117 [11AP], H3161 [12AP], H4270 [21MY], H4320–H4349 [22MY], H9064, H9065 [26SE], H9732, H9734 [29NO], E792 [7JN], E1586 [30NO]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

EPA: delay implementation of emission standards for new residential wood and pellet stoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces, H1459–H1464 [7MR]

——— improve public water systems and enhance compliance with safe drinking water requirements, H8175, H8224, H8226 [13SE]

——— improve public water systems and enhance compliance with safe drinking water requirements (H.R. 3387), H1250 [26FE]

FAA: establish position of Aviation Consumer Advocate, E568 [27AP]

——— implement regulations to lessen impact of aircraft noise on communities surrounding the Los Angeles International Airport, H3728 [27AP]

——— issue regulations establishing minimum dimensions for seats in passenger aircraft and require airlines to post on their websites the amount of space available for each passenger on an aircraft, H9037 [26SE]

——— reauthorize programs, H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC], E1510 [13NO]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3587, H3590–H3688, H3691 [26AP], H3710–H3726, H3728 [27AP], E561, E564, E568, E570 [27AP], E578 [1MY], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

——— require report on commercial airline and passenger safety, including plane age, over-all use, flight hours, metal fatigue, contractor maintenance, and aging airplane inspection rules, H3669 [26AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality, H4985 [8JN]

——— expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, H1231 [26FE], H10275 [19DE]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), H10425–H10427 [20DE]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (S. 2691), H3588 [26AP]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), H815–H821 [6FE], E150 [7FE]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (H.R. 5759), H9720–H9722 [29NO]

FEMA: clarify ability of private insurance companies that service National Flood Insurance Program policies to sell private policies, H10568, H10569 [21DE]

FERC: establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), Senate amendment, H8245 [13SE]

Financial institutions: allow Federal savings associations to elect to operate as national banks (H.R. 1426), H645–H647 [29JA]

——— end too-big-to-fail and taxpayer bailouts, increase access to capital and credit, repeal provisions of Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and provide economic growth, H6382 [17JY]

——— establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service, H4346 [22MY]

——— establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service (H.R. 1457), H644, H645 [29JA]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency, H6309 [17JY]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (H.R. 5783), H5585, H5586 [25JN]

——— require Federal regulators to determine if certain institutions violate Federal banking and consumer protection laws and revoke banking charters and Federal deposit insurance for such institutions, H3118, H3119 [11AP]

——— require Federal regulators to determine if certain institutions violate Federal banking and consumer protection laws and revoke banking charters and Federal deposit insurance for such institutions (H.R. 3937), H1633 [15MR]

——— revoke banking charters and Federal deposit insurance for institutions that violate Federal banking and consumer protection laws, H1315 [27FE]

GAO: conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking, H6310, H6311 [17JY]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (H.R. 6069), H5589, H5590 [25JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing and maintaining automated system that tracks prescription drug prices (H.R. 6593), E1096 [26JY]

Government regulations: exclude independent agencies from additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates, H6187 [13JY]

Health: increase civil money penalties and criminal fines for Federal health care program fraud and abuse, H893 [6FE]

Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

Insurance: expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (H.R. 6261), H6047 [11JY]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), H6572 [19JY], H7654, H7656, H7658–H7667, H7673 [25JY]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), consideration (H. Res. 1011), H7095–H7100 [24JY]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), motion to recommit, H7665, H7666 [25JY]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (H.R. 6733), H8796 [25SE]

IRS: establish a free, online tax preparation and filing service and programs that allow taxpayers to access third-party provided tax return information (H.R. 3511), H3407 [18AP]

Medicare: establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]

——— provide for an option for individuals age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare (H.R. 3748), H22 [9JA], H5105 [13JN], H7661 [25JY]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries, H1647 [15MR]

——— revise certain measures used under the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey relating to pain management, H5257, H5258 [19JN]

Mulvaney, Mick: assessment of appointment as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director, H1201 [15FE]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: observance, H3765 [7MY]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance, H3765 [7MY], E602 [8MY]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (H.R. 5765), E628 [10MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers, H7661 [25JY]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1703 [20MR], H1732 [21MR], H3689 [26AP], H3766 [7MY], H3789 [8MY], H4985 [8JN], H5636 [25JN], H7091 [24JY], H7654, H7656 [25JY], H9755 [30NO], H10037 [11DE], H10105 [12DE], E941 [28JN], E1109 [31JY]

——— open enrollment, H22 [9JA], H9508 [13NO]

Pharmaceuticals: impact of pharmaceutical industry lobbyists and political contributions on prescription drug prices, H4592 [23MY]

——— implement strategy to reduce prescription drug prices, H3867, H3868 [9MY], H3889 [10MY]

——— prescription drug prices, E1325 [27SE]

Postal Service: prohibit funding to allow provision of basic financial services, H6540–H6542 [18JY]

Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs, H4593 [23MY]

Railroads: submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies (H.R. 1093), H9138 [27SE]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), H1155–H1169 [14FE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), motion to recommit, H1166, H1167 [14FE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 5078), H1306–H1308 [27FE]

Senior citizens: provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples, H648–H650 [29JA], H4347 [22MY]

Small business: improve access to and choice of medical care for employees (H.R. 1101), H5289 [20JN], H9577 [27NO]

Small Business Saturday: observance, H9542 [16NO]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H91 [10JA], H4763–H4768 [5JN], H5029 [12JN], H5278 [19JN], H5348 [20JN], H5576 [22JN]

Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), H3223 [13AP], H3416, H3422–H3429 [18AP]

——— improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), consideration (H. Res. 831), H3405–H3411 [18AP]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to the economy, H8896 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: expand and improve consumer credit protections for members and their dependents (S. 3334), S5805 [22AU]

Azar, Alex M., II: suitability to be Sec. of HHS relative to history of raising prescription drug prices while serving as drug company executive, S458, S461 [23JA], S483–S485, S492 [24JA]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): call for investigation of drug companies’ knowledge about addictive qualities of drugs they manufacture, S629 [6FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority to enforce consumer credit protections for Armed Forces members and their dependents, S5804, S5805 [22AU]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2191, S2193, S2200–S2212 [17AP], S2227–S2230, S2235, S2239 [18AP], S2570 [9MY], S2782 [21MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), motion to proceed, S2200 [17AP]

——— importance, S5949 [27AU]

——— reform, S2208 [17AP]

——— transition to a 5-member Board of Directors, S1417 [7MR]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to audio transmission of sound recordings in any format fixed before a certain date, establish uniform term of protection for such recordings, and permit digital preservation activities (S. 2933), S2880 [23MY]

Credit: establish a national usury rate for consumer credit transactions, S1707 [14MR]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (S. 2362), S582 [30JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (S. 3360), S5761 [21AU]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S7918–S7921 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS: allow personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada (S. 92), S7221 [29NO]

——— conduct a study on the changes in prices of prescription drugs, S5879 [23AU]

——— require drug manufacturers to publicly justify unnecessary price increases (S. 1348), S5880, S5881 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S3874, S3889–S3892 [13JN], S3962 [18JN], S4485 [27JN], S4853, S4854 [10JY], S4884 [11JY], S5082, S5099 [19JY], S5252–S5257 [24JY], S5398, S5409, S5416 [26JY], S5532 [1AU], S5812 [22AU], S5999 [28AU], S6039 [5SE], S6591 [5OC], S6708–S6710 [9OC], S6767 [10OC]

Dept. of Labor: allow small businesses, including self-employed workers, to form association health plans, by geography or industry, to obtain health care coverage as if they were a single large employer, S4388 [26JN]

Dept. of Transportation: modify regulation relative to policies of air carriers on denied boarding, S6538 [4OC]

——— prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers for services provided, S6297 [25SE], S6429 [2OC], S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC]

Drugs: improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues, S6473 [3OC]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406–S5409 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809–S5811 [22AU], S5882–S5884 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

——— Senate investigation of Kaléo, Inc., pricing of naloxone auto-injector to reverse effects of overdoses, S7574 [13DE]

Economy: monitor housing market to ensure issues that contributed to 2008 housing crisis such as easy credit, no-documentation loans, and relaxed underwriting standards do not cause another collapse, S7412 [11DE]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S146 [11JA], S1432 [7MR], S1529, S1531, S1532, S1535–S1567, S1569–S1574 [8MR], S1617, S1619–S1626 [12MR], S1646, S1649–S1660 [13MR], S1695, S1696, S1699–S1702, S1706–S1720, S1723–S1730 [14MR], S1741, S1746, S1761, S1762 [15MR], S1777 [19MR], S1939 [22MR], S2782 [21MY], S2844, S2854 [23MY], S2893, S2895 [24MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1329 [5MR], S1343, S1346–S1364, S1399 [6MR], S1405, S1408–S1410, S1413–S1419, S1423–S1429 [7MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), unanimous-consent request, S1708 [14MR]

Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR], S1622 [12MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S1224, S1231 [27FE], S1346 [6MR], S2559, S2560, S2564, S2568, S2581–S2589 [9MY], S2672 [15MY], S2688–S2710 [16MY], S2741 [17MY], S3397 [11JN], S3744 [12JN]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (S. 2853), S2699–S2701, S2708 [16MY]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as information service (S. 2853), unanimous-consent request, S2700, S2701 [16MY]

——— expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, S900 [13FE]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (S. 3155), S4737 [28JN]

——— define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), S7623 [13DE]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), S5340–S5342 [25JY]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), unanimous-consent request, S5340 [25JY]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (S. 974), S807 [8FE], S5881 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

Federal agencies and departments: improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (H.R. 5759), S7453 [11DE]

FERC: establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), S6031 [4SE]

Financial institutions: ensure foreign banks are subject to the same regulations as domestic banks, S1624 [12MR]

——— impact of rules and regulations on community financial institutions, S145 [11JA]

——— implementation of corporate policies that restrict banking services to clients who conduct certain firearm-related business, S2985 [5JN]

FTC: require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information, S1573 [8MR]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund program (S. 875), S141, S142 [10JA]

Health: health insurance premium rates, S3887 [13JN], S4357 [25JN]

Hemp History Week: designate (S. Res. 532), S2997 [5JN]

Insurance: allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exchanges, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies, S1751–S1753 [15MR], S1905–S1913, S1918, S1919, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY], S3284 [7JN], S3891, S3892 [13JN], S3962 [18JN], S5409 [26JY], S6767 [10OC], S7889 [19DE]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6690 [5OC], S6717–S6719 [9OC], S6738, S6739, S6743, S6744, S6755–S6758, S6762 [10OC], S7167–S7169 [28NO]

——— establish a public health plan (S. 1970), S3891 [13JN]

——— expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable, S6793 [11OC]

——— expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (S. 2507), S1454 [7MR]

——— use of the ‘‘prudent layperson’’ standard to determine coverage of emergency medical services, S798 [8FE]

IRS: establish a nationwide program to provide personal identification numbers to taxpayers to help prevent tax-related identity theft (S. 3186), S4844 [9JY]

Labeling: make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate labeling of products made in the U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (S. 118), S5044 [18JY]

——— make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate labeling of products made in the U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (S. 118), unanimous-consent request, S5043, S5044 [18JY]

Medicare: establish part E public health plans available to everyone (S. 2708), S2265 [18AP]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (S. 41), S5880 [23AU]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (S. 3324), S5610 [15AU], S7125 [27NO]

Mulvaney, Mick: assessment of tenure as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director, S3265 [6JN], S5949 [27AU], S6410 [1OC]

——— characterization of American Bankers Association address relative to lobbyists, S2404, S2444 [25AP]

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 506), S2631 [10MY]

National Travel and Tourism Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 534), S2998 [5JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S31 [4JA], S2506 [7MY], S2543–S2545 [8MY], S3397 [11JN], S3874 [13JN], S4388 [26JN], S5099 [19JY], S5251–S5258 [24JY], S5404, S5416 [26JY], S5485, S5487 [31JY], S5998 [28AU], S7167–S7169 [28NO], S7643 [17DE], S7888, S7890 [19DE]

——— provide for stabilization in the individual health insurance market, S435 [22JA]

Pharmaceuticals: implement strategy to reduce prescription drug prices, S2601 [10MY], S2691 [16MY]

——— improve access to affordable prescription drugs, S7220 [29NO]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (S. 124), S7220 [29NO], S7889 [19DE]

Postal Service: improve operations, service, and transparency (S. 2629), S1931 [22MR], S1994 [9AP]

——— prohibit privatization, S5342 [25JY]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S2377 [24AP], S6128–S6130 [12SE], S6758–S6761 [10OC]

——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (S. 987), S1683 [13MR]

Readler, Chad A.: suitability to be circuit judge relative to role in Dept. of Justice lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S6719 [9OC], S6762 [10OC]

SEC: grant authority to reject certain corporate stock buyback offers, S1531 [8MR]

Senior citizens: prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the justice system’s response to victims in elder abuse and exploitation cases (S. 178), S7841 [19DE]

——— provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples (S. 223), S1711 [14MR]

Small Business Saturday: designate (S. Res. 692), S7062 [15NO]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S113 [10JA], S157–S159 [11JA], S1886 [22MR], S4012, S4017 [19JN], S4254, S4256, S4259, S4276 [20JN], S4313, S4315–S4318 [21JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to the economy, S7125 [27NO]

Veterans: protect veterans’ credit ratings by delaying inclusion of medical debt from services received through Veterans Choice Program and other VA programs from reports to credit reporting agencies, S1359 [6MR]

Zuckerberg, Mark: congressional testimony relative to online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S2025 [10AP]

Reports

Proposal To Lower ACA Premiums by More Than 40% and Cover 3.2 Million More: Tammy Tomczyk and Kurt Giesa, Oliver Wyman (organization), S1752 [15MR], S1912 [22MR]

Reports filed

Allow Servicemembers To Terminate Their Cable, Satellite Television, and Internet Access Service Contracts While Deployed: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2409) (H. Rept. 115–866), H7153 [24JY]

Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3746) (H. Rept. 115–668), H3928 [10MY]

Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 772) (H. Rept. 115–86), H17 [8JA]

Community Financial Institution Exemption Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 115–885), H7742 [3AU]

Congressional Report and Consumer Notification of Safety Audits Conducted on Railroads or Rail Transit Agencies: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1093) (H. Rept. 115–594), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1011) (H. Rept. 115–860), H6648 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5444, Taxpayer First Act and H.R. 5445, 21st Century IRS Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 831) (H. Rept. 115–641), H3342 [16AP]

Consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of S. 2322, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1185) (H. Rept. 115–1103), H10586 [21DE]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 57, Disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule on Indirect Auto Lending: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6743) (H. Rept. 115–1097), H10586 [21DE]

Cooperate With Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5783) (H. Rept. 115–780), H5647 [25JN]

Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act: Committee on the Judicary (Senate) (S. 974), S4343 [21JN]

Credit Access and Inclusion Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 435) (H. Rept. 115–568), H1217 [16FE]

EPA Delay of Implementation of Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857), S6221 [18SE]

EPA Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces Implementation Delay: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857) (S. Rept. 115–422), S7356 [6DE]

FAA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1405) (S. Rept. 115–243), S2594 [9MY]

Federal Savings Association Charter Flexibility Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1426) (H. Rept. 115–530), H676 [29JA]

FERC Minimum Monetary Thresholds for Public Utility Facility Merger Authorizations: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1109) (S. Rept. 115–253), S2793 [21MY]

Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6069) (H. Rept. 115–781), H5647 [25JN]

Give Useful Information To Define Effective (GUIDE) Compliance Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5534) (H. Rept. 115–1095), H10586 [21DE]

Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6311) (H. Rept. 115–849), H6587 [19JY]

National Senior Investor Initiative Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6323) (H. Rept. 115–886), H7742 [3AU]

Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5082) (H. Rept. 115–892), H7747 [7AU]

Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3857) (H. Rept. 115–894), H7750 [10AU]

Protecting Veterans Credit Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2683) (H. Rept. 115–1025), H9525 [14NO]

Reinforcing American-Made Products Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 118) (S. Rept. 115–203), S612 [5FE]

Relief From New Source Performance Standards Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 453) (H. Rept. 115–508), H131 [10JA]

Requirements for Use of a Driver’s License or Identification Card by Financial Institutions for Opening an Account or Obtaining a Financial Product or Service: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1457) (H. Rept. 115–523), H624 [22JA]

Securing Access to Affordable Mortgages Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3221) (H. Rept. 115–590), H1500 [8MR]

Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2851) (H. Rept. 115–713), H5020 [8JN]

Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances (SALTS) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 207), S4035 [19JN]

Temporary License for Certain Mortgage Loan Originators Transitioning Between Bank and Nonbank Entities: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2948) (H. Rept. 115–552), H1125 [13FE]

TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3978) (H. Rept. 115–524), H628 [25JA]

21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA): Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3050) (S. Rept. 115–418), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5759) (H. Rept. 115–1055), H9742 [29NO]

21st Century IRS Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5445) (H. Rept. 115–638), H3314 [13AP]

Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 930), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 930) (S. Rept. 115–309), S5516 [31JY]

Statements

Congress Must Act Now To Prevent Premium Spikes and Coverage Losses for Millions of Americans, Say 20 Patient and Consumer Groups: Several Patient and Consumer Organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Summaries

Allow States To Establish Reinsurance Programs, Give States Flexibility To Provide Affordable Health Insurance Options Outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Exchanges, and Continue Cost-Sharing Premium Subsidies, S1912 [22MR]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Mary Love, H5194 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 725, consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act, H790 [6FE]

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H. Res. 831, consideration of H.R. 5444, of Taxpayer First Act and H.R. 5445, 21st Century IRS Act, H3405 [18AP]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5107 [13JN]

H. Res. 1011, consideration of H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act, H7095 [24JY]

H. Res. 1082, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 302, FAA programs reauthorization, H8905–H9034 [26SE]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

H.R. 435, Credit Access and Inclusion Act, H5586 [25JN]

H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H815 [6FE]

H.R. 1093, submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies, H9138 [27SE]

H.R. 1426, Federal Savings Association Charter Flexibility Act, H645 [29JA]

H.R. 1457, establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card by financial institutions for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service, H644 [29JA]

H.R. 2371, Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act, H749 [5FE]

H.R. 2409, allow Armed Forces servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed, H7130 [24JY]

H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5212–H5215 [15JN]

H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1155 [14FE]

H.R. 5078, TRID Improvement Act, H1306 [27FE]

H.R. 5445, 21st Century IRS Act, H3422–H3424 [18AP]

H.R. 5759, 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA), H9720 [29NO]

H.R. 5783, Cooperate With Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act, H5585 [25JN]

H.R. 6069, Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act, H5589 [25JN]

H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act, H7658 [25JY]

S. 875, GAO study and report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund program, S142 [10JA]

S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1432–S1446 [7MR], H4320–H4340 [22MY]

S. 2282, Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act, S68 [8JA]

S. 2322, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act, H10425 [20DE]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 3360, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act, S5761 [21AU]

S. 3440, Measuring Real Income Growth Act, S6191 [17SE]

S. Res. 433, declare enactment of Marketplace Fairness Act would harm the economy by creating an online sales tax that would create undue burden on small businesses and entrepreneurs and provide no benefit to States without sales taxes, S1688 [13MR]

S. Res. 506, National Senior Fraud Awareness Day, S2629 [10MY]

S. Res. 532, Hemp History Week, S2993 [5JN]

S. Res. 534, support goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week, S2994 [5JN]

S. Res. 692, Small Business Saturday, S7056 [15NO]

S.J. Res. 52, disapprove FCC rule on net neutrality, S2709 [16MY]

S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2240 [18AP], H3815 [8MY]

CONTAMINANT AND LEAD ELECTRONIC ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (CLEARR) FOR DRINKING WATER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.

Remarks in House

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H29 [9JA]

CONTINENTAL DIVIDE RECREATION, WILDERNESS AND CAMP HALE LEGACY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2337), S500 [24JA] (see H.R. 4883), H629 [25JA]

CONTINENTAL SHELF see Outer Continental Shelf

CONTINUE AMERICAN SAFETY ACT (CASA)

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6325), H6041 [10JY]

CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE IRANIAN PEOPLE ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2528), S2634 [14MY]

CONTRA COSTA BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL

Remarks in House

Richmond, CA: anniversary of Labor to Labor Dinner, E1270 [20SE]

CONTRA COSTA CANAL TRANSFER ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6040), H8160–H8162 [12SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 6040) (S. Rept. 115–362), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3001) (S. Rept. 115–359), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6040) (H. Rept. 115–911), H7781 [31AU]

Texts of

H.R. 6040, provisions, H8160 [12SE]

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (see S. 3001), S3034 [6JN] (see H.R. 6040), H4979 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (H.R. 6040), H8160–H8162 [12SE]

Richmond, CA: anniversary of Labor to Labor Dinner, E1270 [20SE]

Sewell, Robert: Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County, CA, AFL–CIO Labor Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1273 [20SE]

Van Putten, Connie: Contra Costa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [16AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Interior: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (S. 3001), S3036 [6JN]

Reports filed

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 6040) (S. Rept. 115–362), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3001) (S. Rept. 115–359), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6040) (H. Rept. 115–911), H7781 [31AU]

Texts of

H.R. 6040, Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act, H8160 [12SE]

CONTRACEPTIVES

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: expand preventive health care services under the TRICARE program to include cost sharing for contraception, H5783 [27JN]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: fetal tissue research and women’s health care services funding, H501 [18JA]

——— provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]

Trump, President: proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, H4246, H4272–H4275 [21MY]

Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, H564 [19JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule on compliance with title X requirements by family planning project recipients in selecting subrecipients to provide services (H.J. Res. 43), S273 [18JA]

——— eliminate title X family planning grants, S6205 [18SE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5891–S5893 [23AU], S6205 [18SE]

——— prohibit funding (S. 241), S273 [18JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]

——— proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, S2891 [24MY]

Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, S2868 [23MY]

CONTRACTS

Addresses

Trump Administration Goals and Accomplishments: Senator Alexander, S2614 [10MY]

Amendments

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8032, S8039 [22DE]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (S. 3085), S7800, S7809, S7813 [18DE]

Articles and editorials

Racist Vestige of the Past That Progressives Are Happy To Leave in Place, H3665 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions

Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see S. 2793), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5694), H3782 [7MY]

Armed Forces: improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (see S. 2379), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 5125), H1333 [27FE]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4793), H403 [16JA]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see S. 3241), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 5882), H4242 [18MY]

Arms sales: modify certification and reporting requirements for sales of major defense equipment relative to which nonrecurring costs of research, development, and production are waived or reduced (see H.R. 6296), H5975 [28JN]

Business and industry: allow State and local governments to purchase from the Federal supply schedule (see H.R. 5972), H4729 [24MY]

Buy American Act: amend relative to certain waivers and domestic content percentage requirements and provide greater transparency regarding exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4812), H477 [17JA]

——— standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]

——— strengthen requirements (see H.R. 6907), H9089 [26SE]

Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 7400), H10609 [2JA]

Construction industries: require lead contractors under Federal contracts to list proposed subcontractors as part of original bid and provide notification of changes to the list and costs after contract is awarded (see H.R. 7221), H9767 [6DE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

——— protect the ‘‘gig economy’’ and small businesses that operate in large part through contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation (see H.R. 5367), H1754 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow producers to file a one-time program contract for certain programs (see H.R. 4904), H732 [30JA]

Dept. of Defense: allow combat support agency personnel to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5851), H4138 [16MY]

——— give preference to companies that employ veterans when awarding contracts for procurement of goods or services (see H.R. 5177), H1441 [6MR]

——— reauthorize Mentor-Protégé Program (see H.R. 6875), H8883 [25SE]

——— recognize associations of procurement technical assistance centers under certain circumstances (see H.R. 6328), H6041 [10JY]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6684), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of Education: require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

Dept. of HHS: authorize certain grantees to contract with or make subawards to local or regional organizations that are private and nonprofit and that may be faith-based (see H.R. 5570), H3441 [18AP]

——— condition receipt of certain grants and contracts on compliance with abortion prohibition (see H.R. 6613), H7723 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to frontline operational components for procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria (see S. 3377), S5931 [23AU] (see H.R. 5574), H3441 [18AP]

——— streamline Federal contractor fitness determinations (see H.R. 6374), H6195 [13JY]

Dept. of Labor: clarify use of subminimum wage relative to certain contracts (see H.R. 6471), H6648 [23JY]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (see H.R. 4969), H974 [7FE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a competitive grant program to repair, improve, rehabilitate, or replace bridges and improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of people and freight over bridge crossings (see S. 2279), S46 [4JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify treatment of certain surviving spouses under contracting goals and preferences (see H.R. 5044), H1211 [15FE]

——— designate certain funding for hospital care and medical services in non-departmental facilities pursuant to contracts as changes in concepts and definitions for certain budgetary purposes (see H.R. 5805), H3976 [15MY]

——— ensure certain health care contractors are subject to Federal tort claims laws to improve accountability of physicians (see H.R. 7105), H9459 [30OC]

——— enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of certain veterans unable to live independently to non-departmental medical foster homes (see H.R. 5693), H3782 [7MY]

——— improve procurement practices (see S. 3794), S7926 [19DE]

——— improve scheduling of medical appointments, accountability of contractors for care scheduled on behalf of veterans, and payment of claims to providers (see H.R. 4783), H169 [11JA]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: draft disclosures describing the rights and liabilities of customers of domestic care services and require such services to provide such disclosures in their contracts (see H.R. 5577), H3448 [19AP]

District of Columbia: authorize to enter into multi-year agreements to carry out certain public-private partnership projects and make payments for termination costs under such agreements in any fiscal year (see H.R. 7020), H9414 [2OC]

Employment: provide for certain contracting requirements to promote fair and safe workplaces (see S. 3077), S3951 [14JN]

——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H974 [7FE]

EPA: require maximum open and free competition in procurement for certain federally-assisted water projects (see S. 3121), S4368 [25JN]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (see S. 3085), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 7327), H10335 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of energy (see H.R. 6538), H7687 [25JY]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7346), H10336 [19DE]

——— improve processing and oversight of security clearances and background investigations (see S. 3724), S7356 [6DE]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see S. 2391), S704 [7FE] (see H.R. 4747), H82 [9JA]

——— provide for appropriate use of bridge contracts in Federal procurement (see S. 2413), S840 [8FE]

——— require certain contractors to meet a requirement relative to registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 6693), H7781 [31AU]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6686), H7776 [28AU]

——— require executive agencies to consider rental in any analysis for equipment acquisition (see S. 3251), S5108 [19JY]

——— require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (see H.R. 5401), H2041 [22MR]

——— strengthen and enhance authority to discipline officers and employees for Anti-Deficiency Act violations (see H.R. 6891), H8884 [25SE]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H1333 [27FE]

FEMA: establish a contractor review process for vendors seeking disaster response contracts (see H.R. 4995), H1074 [8FE]

Foreign policy: establish position of Senior Anticorruption Officer at Dept. of State, AID, and Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 5919), H4583 [22MY]

Foreign Service: allow officers to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5167), H1372 [5MR]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S2835 [22MY]

FTC: codify ban on confessions of judgment in law in consumer loan contracts and expand such ban to provide protections to small businesses (see S. 3717), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7354), H10336 [19DE]

GAO: report on compliance of contracting agencies with subcontracting plans and subcontracting goals under the Small Business Act (see H.R. 5144), H1340 [1MR]

GSA: establish BuyAmerican.gov website to collect and display information on Federal agencies’ requests for Buy American Act waivers (see S. 2284), S110 [9JA]

——— prohibit from awarding contracts to certain insured depository institutions that avoid doing business with certain companies that are engaged in lawful commerce based solely on social policy (see S. 3539), S6438 [2OC]

House of Representatives: enter into contracts with nationally- or regionally-known franchises for provision of food services in the cafeteria of the Longworth House Office Building in a food court setting (see H. Res. 767), H1476 [7MR]

Immigration: require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6553), H7721 [26JY]

Information technology: clarify regulation of electronic records, signatures, and contracts created, stored, or secured on or through a blockchain and provide standards on legality and enforceability of such documents (see H.R. 7002), H9406 [28SE]

IRS: ensure that contractors to whom return information is disclosed comply with confidentiality safeguards (see H.R. 5376), H1754 [21MR]

——— repeal authority to contract with private debt collection agencies to collect unpaid taxes (see S. 2425), S967 [14FE]

Lobbyists: prohibit former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Members of Congress, and other executive branch officers from lobbying and prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts to former elected officials (see H.R. 5289), H1608 [14MR]

Medicare: establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see S. 3610), S6924 [13NO]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 977), H5976 [28JN]

Natural resources: recognize that national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters contribute greatly to our economic and physical well being and can be further improved by public-private partnerships (see H. Res. 794), H1754 [21MR]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see S. 2666), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5517), H3315 [13AP]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7722 [26JY]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small businesses (see H.R. 5337), H1727 [20MR]

——— establish accelerated payments applicable to Dept. of Defense contracts with certain small businesses (see S. 2893), S2835 [22MY]

Privacy: prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach (see H.R. 5165), H1372 [5MR]

SBA: eliminate inclusion of option years in the award price for sole source contracts (see H.R. 6369), H6195 [13JY]

——— establish pilot program for certifying that a small business concern is owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 6514), H7686 [25JY]

——— expand definition of research and development, increase participation in mentor-protege program, and promote use of interagency contracts (see H.R. 6368), H6195 [13JY]

——— include contracts awarded to veteran-owned small businesses in limitations relative to subcontracting (see H.R. 5494), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide contracting assistance for small businesses in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 5178), H1441 [6MR]

——— provide for contracting preferences and other benefits for emerging business enterprises (see H.R. 6565), H7721 [26JY]

——— specify what credit is given for certain subcontractors and provide a dispute process for non-payment to subcontractors (see H.R. 6367), H6195 [13JY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (see S. Res. 457), S2075 [11AP]

Small business: provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (see H.R. 4754), H131 [10JA]

Telecommunications: require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9405 [28SE]

Transportation: ensure certain veteran small businesses are eligible for funding as small business concerns relative to transportation projects (see H.R. 6603), H7723 [26JY]

Transportation Security Administration: improve program providing for private screening companies to conduct security screening at airports (see S. 3441), S6189 [17SE]

U.S. Code: improve enactment of certain laws relative to public contracts (see H.R. 6762), H8107 [10SE]

Veterans: improve contracting opportunities for service-connected disabled veteran-owned small business concerns (see S. 3606), S6816 [11OC]

Cost Estimates

Fitness Information Transparency (FIT) Act (H.R. 6374): CBO, E1342 [28SE]

Letters

Dept. of Defense acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth: several Senators, S5891 [23AU]

Encouraging Small Business Innovators: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H8809 [25SE]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8809 [25SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8809 [25SE]

Prohibit FAA enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act: Grover Norquist, American for Tax Reform (organization), H3665 [26AP]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed (H.R. 2409), H7130, H7131 [24JY]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service, H9799, H9801 [10DE]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (H.R. 5882), H7140, H7141 [24JY]

Business and industry: provide pay stubs, codify Executive order on contracting, improve oversight of executive compensation and stock sales, clarify definition of supervisor, and enhance workplace safety violation penalties (H.R. 2275), H100 [10JA]

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (H.R. 5137), H1496 [8MR]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on Global Health Supply Chain Management—Lessons Learned and Ways Forward, E682 [18MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow drainage districts to compete for Environmental Quality Incentives Program contracts to provide irrigation or water efficiency, H4123, H4124 [16MY]

——— direct the payment of a portion of stewardship project timber revenues to the county in which the stewardship project occurs, H4164, H4165 [17MY]

——— provide States the flexibility to contract out administrative functions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4192–H4194 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: Defense Information Systems Agency funding, H5747 [26JN]

——— Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental funding, H5800, H5801 [27JN]

——— develop a definition and way to measure Procurement Administration Lead Time (PALT), E726 [24MY]

——— establish a database of small business innovators to track whether their technologies get taken up in a program of record, H4556, H4557 [22MY]

——— include dinnerware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4661, H4662 [23MY]

——— include stainless steel flatware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4662, H4663 [23MY]

——— prohibit funding for procurement or extension of a contract for goods or services from certain foreign telecommunications companies, H5805 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

Dept. of Energy: enter into contracts for storage of certain high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, take title to such materials, and make certain expenditures from the Nuclear Waste Fund, H3894 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: streamline Federal contractor fitness determinations (H.R. 6374), H7799–H7801 [4SE]

Dept. of State: extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H7705, H7706 [26JY]

——— improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), H7840–H7843 [5SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify treatment of certain surviving spouses under contracting goals and preferences (H.R. 5044), H4259, H4260 [21MY]

——— designate certain funding for hospital care and medical services in non-departmental facilities pursuant to contracts as changes in concepts and definitions for certain budgetary purposes (H.R. 5805), H3998 [16MY], H4866 [7JN]

——— enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of certain veterans unable to live independently to non-departmental medical foster homes (H.R. 5693), H7172–H7175 [25JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce proposed rule relative to injured or amputee veteran’s ability to select prosthetist or orthotist of choice whether employed by VA or on contract with VA, H4993 [8JN]

——— report on delinquent payments to vendors and contractors, H4987, H4988 [8JN]

District of Columbia: authorize to enter into multi-year agreements to carry out certain public-private partnership projects and make payments for termination costs under such agreements in any fiscal year (H.R. 7020), E1359 [2OC]

Employment: require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (H.R. 4972), E153 [7FE]

FAA: ensure that airports participating in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program comply with prompt payment requirements relative to Passenger Facility Charge funded projects, H3669 [26AP]

——— prohibit enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3664–H3666 [26AP]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (H.R. 7327), H10291–H10297 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4875), E88 [22JA]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 7346), E1686 [19DE]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, H7697 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, H4655 [23MY]

——— reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H5162 [14JN]

——— require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (H.R. 5401), H1682 [19MR]

Forest Service: authorize counties be included in Good Neighbor Authority cooperative agreements and contracts in order to improve forest health and bolster watershed restoration, H4165, H4166 [17MY]

GSA: ensure competition in commercial e-commerce portal procurement program, H4717 [24MY]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (H. Con. Res. 63), H4789, H4790 [6JN]

Infrastructure Week: observance, H3958, H3962 [15MY], H3990 [16MY], H4146 [17MY], H4235 [18MY]

Law enforcement: ensure U.S. jurisdiction over offenses committed by U.S. personnel stationed in Canada in furtherance of border security initiatives, E117 [30JA]

Medicare: improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (H.R. 3635), H8122–H8124 [12SE]

Natural resources: recognize that national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters contribute greatly to our economic and physical well being and can be further improved by public-private partnerships (H. Res. 794), E357 [21MR]

Sabre Systems, Inc.: tribute, H3690 [26AP]

SBA: eliminate inclusion of option years in the award price for sole source contracts (H.R. 6369), H8810–H8812 [25SE], E1331 [28SE]

——— expand definition of research and development, increase participation in mentor-protege program, and promote use of interagency contracts (H.R. 6368), H8808–H8810 [25SE]

——— specify what credit is given for certain subcontractors and provide a dispute process for non-payment to subcontractors (H.R. 6367), H8806–H8808 [25SE]

Small business: provide contractors with information on an agency’s administration of change orders to allow them to make informed decisions on pricing of bids or proposals (H.R. 4754), H3800, H3801 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families, S4024 [19JN]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (S. 2379), S1248 [27FE], S1755 [15MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]

——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth, S5890, S5891 [23AU]

——— establish a website listing defense contractors convicted of defrauding the Federal Government, S3965 [18JN]

——— importance of having multiple companies with capability to produce solid rocket motors for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, S3939 [14JN]

——— prohibit contracts with companies compensating any employee at a rate higher than the Sec. of Defense, S3965 [18JN]

Dept. of Education: prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8039 [22DE]

——— provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program, S3900–S3902 [13JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow entrance into agreements with non-departmental health care providers if unable to provide health care in departmental facilities or through contracts or sharing agreements, S2825 [22MY]

Digital Accountability and Transparency Act: implementation, S5353 [25JY]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (H.R. 7327), S7950 [19DE]

——— establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (S. 3085), S7809–S7817 [18DE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, S3286 [7JN], S3396 [11JN], S3896–S3899 [13JN], S3931, S3938 [14JN], S4013 [19JN], S5574 [1AU]

——— prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, S5541 [1AU]

——— prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

——— reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, S4907 [11JY]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 558), S4955 [12JY]

Rood, John C.: suitability to be Under Sec. of Defense for Policy relative to prior position at Lockheed Martin Corp., S18 [3JA]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (S. Res. 457), S2079 [11AP]

Reports filed

Allow Servicemembers To Terminate Their Cable, Satellite Television, and Internet Access Service Contracts While Deployed: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2409) (H. Rept. 115–866), H7153 [24JY]

Bridge Contract Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2413) (S. Rept. 115–232), S2261 [18AP]

Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2113) (S. Rept. 115–231), S2261 [18AP]

Encouraging Small Business Innovators: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6368) (H. Rept. 115–956), H8737 [20SE]

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 723) (H. Rept. 115–575), H1226 [23FE]

Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6369) (H. Rept. 115–943), H8169 [12SE]

Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1552) (H. Rept. 115–1068), H9819 [10DE]

Federal Acquisition Savings Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3251) (S. Rept. 115–383), S7088 [26NO]

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085), S7088 [26NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085) (S. Rept. 115–408), S7274 [4DE]

Fitness Information Transparency (FIT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6374) (H. Rept. 115–913), H7823 [4SE]

Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 115–865), H7153 [24JY]

Incentivizing Fairness in Subcontracting Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6367) (H. Rept. 115–942), H8169 [12SE]

Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3635) (H. Rept. 115–933), H8106 [10SE]

Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5963) (H. Rept. 115–868), H7153 [24JY]

Puerto Rico Small Business Contracting Assistance Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 5178) (H. Rept. 115–628), H3094 [10AP]

Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5044) (H. Rept. 115–689), H4241 [18MY]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3231–H3305 [13AP], H5853–H5966 [28JN], H9257–H9357 [28SE], H10213–H10268 [17DE]

Summaries

Dept. of Defense Operations Under a Continuing Resolution, S413 [21JA]

Texts of

H.R. 2409, allow Armed Forces servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed, H7130 [24JY]

H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act, H8122 [12SE]

H.R. 4754, Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H3800 [8MY]

H.R. 4969, Improving Embassy Design and Security Act, S8039–S8041 [22DE], H7840 [5SE]

H.R. 5044, Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act, H4259 [21MY]

H.R. 5693, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, H7172 [25JY]

H.R. 5882, Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act, H7140 [24JY]

H.R. 6367, Incentivizing Fairness in Subcontracting Act, H8806 [25SE]

H.R. 6368, Encouraging Small Business Innovators, H8808 [25SE]

H.R. 6369, Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act, H8810 [25SE]

H.R. 6374, Fitness Information Transparency (FIT) Act, H7799 [4SE]

H.R. 7327, Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-Capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure (SECURE) Technology Act, H10291–H10296 [19DE]

S. 3085, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, S7813–S7817 [18DE]

S. Res. 457, Senate Legal Counsel representation and testimony of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al., S2076 [11AP]

S. Res. 558, National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, S4741 [28JN]

CONTRERAS, DANIEL

Remarks in House

Tucson, AZ: El Guero Canelo (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, E151 [7FE]

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Amendments

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5212, H5215, H5216, H5217, H5218 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

——— prevent regulatory oversight from disrupting ability of emergency medical personnel to administer certain controlled substances (S. 916), S2881, S2882, S2884 [23MY]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions

DEA: allow certain community mental health centers to register as a clinic to allow telemedicine providers to prescribe controlled substances (see H.R. 5594), H3505 [24AP]

——— allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3209 [12AP]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (see S. 2659, 2661), S2120 [12AP]

——— clarify process for denying, revoking, or suspending a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance (see H.R. 5267), H1542 [13MR]

——— deem drugs or other substances that act as opioid mu receptor antagonists to be in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 5298), H1651 [15MR]

——— enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse (see S. 2535), S1629 [12MR]

——— establish a national clearinghouse for all orders of controlled substances and require such orders pass through a database to identify suspicious orders and notify suppliers before orders are filled (see S. 3282), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6600), H7723 [26JY]

——— improve systems for identifying diversion of controlled substances (see S. 2837), S2643 [14MY]

——— regulate selective androgen receptor modulators in the same manner as anabolic steroids (see S. 2742), S2391 [24AP]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (see S. 2838), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 6491), H7154 [24JY] (see H.R. 6779), H8169 [12SE]

——— restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (see S. 2493), S1338 [5MR] (see H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (see S. 2561), S1765 [15MR]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (see H.R. 5050), H1212 [15FE]

——— require registration of tableting or encapsulating machines to assist law enforcement in identifying counterfeit pill makers (see S. 3281), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6554), H7721 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that certain medical centers have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances medications (see H.R. 6848), H8737 [20SE]

Drugs: allow for more flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5807), H3976 [15MY]

——— allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see S. 3032), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]

——— authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H1211 [15FE]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

——— decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

——— improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H552 [18JA]

——— improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (see S. 2711), S2321 [19AP]

——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see H.R. 6047), H4980 [7JN]

——— include fentanyl analogues under schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 4922), H782 [5FE]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

——— increase penalties for fentanyl trafficking (see H.R. 6057), H5020 [8JN]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]

——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see S. 2635), S2012 [9AP] (see H.R. 5459), H3095 [10AP]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S253 [17JA]

——— provide for delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an administering practitioner (see H.R. 5202), H1476 [7MR]

FDA: increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

——— require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (see S. 3428), S6142 [12SE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Health care facilities: authorize hospitals to dispose of controlled substances on behalf of patients who die at the hospital (see H.R. 6205), H5580 [22JN]

Letters

Right To Try Act: several organizations, H4358 [22MY]

Motions

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4363 [22MY]

Remarks in House

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment, H9248 [28SE]

——— allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (H.R. 5483), H5060, H5061 [12JN], E1537 [16NO]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘imminent danger to the public health or safety’’ to restore authority to suspend a pharmaceutical distributor’s license under certain circumstances (H.R. 4079), E888 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (H.R. 5050), E193 [15FE]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H21 [9JA], H96 [10JA], H420, H421, H471–H475 [17JA]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (H.R. 5041), H5043–H5045 [12JN], H5163 [14JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5001 [8JN], H5099 [13JN], H5204–H5221 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

——— define what constitutes a controlled substance analogue, clarify temporary import and distribution controls of certain synthetic drugs, and ensure Federal researchers can continue controlled substance research, H5215, H5216 [15JN]

——— end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans, H3501–H3503 [24AP]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, H5512, H5514 [22JN]

——— provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws, H21 [9JA], H471–H475 [17JA]

——— reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, H474 [17JA]

——— specify the factors used to determine whether a controlled substance analogue is intended for human consumption, H5218–H5220 [15JN]

FDA: improve expanded access program to allow patients access to experimental life-saving drugs, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (H.R. 878), H685 [30JA], H1647 [15MR]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H485 [18JA], H4355–H4366 [22MY], H4682 [23MY], E751 [29MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), motion to recommit, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals, S6472 [3OC]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (S. 2659), S2105 [12AP]

——— enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse, S6174 [17SE]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders, S6471 [3OC]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (S. 2838), S2680 [15MY], S3596 [11JN]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (S. 2561), S1766 [15MR]

Dept. of Justice: rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, S33, S39–S42 [4JA]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana, S7753 [18DE]

——— extend authority of nurse practitioners to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6163 [17SE]

——— improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment, S6164 [17SE]

——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues, S6473 [3OC]

——— prevent regulatory oversight from disrupting ability of emergency medical personnel to administer certain controlled substances (S. 916), S2882–S2884 [23MY]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6162 [17SE], S6463, S6469 [3OC]

FDA: require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (S. 3428), S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Opioid Quota Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2535), S4035 [19JN]

Preventing Drug Diversion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2837), S4035 [19JN]

Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2851) (H. Rept. 115–713), H5020 [8JN]

Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances (SALTS) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 207), S4035 [19JN]

Using Data To Prevent Opioid Diversion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2838), S4035 [19JN]

Statements

Right To Try Act: Senator Johnson, H4360 [22MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5107 [13JN]

H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5212–H5215 [15JN]

H.R. 5041, Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act, H5043 [12JN]

H.R. 5483, Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act, H5060 [12JN]

S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4355 [22MY]

S. 916, Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act, S2882–S2884 [23MY]

S. 2535, Opioid Quota Reform Act, S1632 [12MR]

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IMPORT AND EXPORT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Drugs: modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see S. 2635), S2012 [9AP] (see H.R. 5459), H3095 [10AP]

FDA: increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

CONVERSE, TX

Remarks in Senate

Converse Veterans Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 1208), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

Converse Veterans Post Office Building, Converse, TX: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1208), S1163 [15FE]

CONWAY, AR

Remarks in House

Children’s Advocacy Alliance: tribute to Heroes for Hope race, H3752 [7MY]

CONWAY, THOMAS M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1835 [20MR]

CONWAY COUNTY, AR

Remarks in House

Children’s Advocacy Alliance: tribute to Heroes for Hope race, H3752 [7MY]

CONWAY (NH) DAILY SUN

Obituaries

Geiger, Maury D., S1213 [26FE]

CONY (U.S.S.)

Remarks in House

Navy: tribute to reunion of crewmembers, H9140 [27SE]

CONYERS, NATHAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E590 [7MY]

COOK, CHARLES C., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1383 [9OC]

COOK, FRANCIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1576, E1580 [29NO]

COOK, JACK C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3159 [12AP], E356 [21MR]

COOK, JEFF

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S162 [11JA]

COOK, KALEB

Remarks in House

Prudential Insurance Co., of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E990 [10JY]

COOK, PAUL (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H4285 [21MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H733 [30JA]

Armed Forces: codify and make permanent the Career Intermission Program to enhance retention of members (see H.R. 5348), H3060 [5AP]

——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H3316 [13AP]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H4849 [6JN]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3316 [13AP]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8728 [13SE]

Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (see H. Res. 1007), H6649 [23JY]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H678 [29JA]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H6196 [13JY]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1091), H9416 [2OC]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9416 [2OC]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H3452 [23AP] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7754 [14AU]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H7754 [14AU]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H9153 [27SE]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2317), H784 [5FE]

Crime: provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H1699 [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow combat support agency personnel to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5851), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of Education: require that certain Federal education funds be used for the improvement of security at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5307), H4285 [21MY]

Dept. of HHS: support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7871 [5SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H678 [29JA]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see H.R. 4854), H1478 [7MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1342 [1MR]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (see H.R. 3320), H19 [8JA]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see H.R. 4910), H1127 [13FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see H.R. 5171), H1478 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H6196 [13JY]

——— conduct a pilot program on posttraumatic growth (see H.R. 5986), H5581 [22JN]

——— furnish headstones or markers to private cemeteries for graves of certain World War I veterans (see H.R. 4565), H678 [29JA]

——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 1206), H3055 [2AP]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H554 [18JA]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H555 [18JA]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H4285 [21MY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3452 [23AP]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H5817 [27JN]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H5363 [20JN]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H5201 [14JN]

Foreign aid: ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9763 [3DE]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3979 [15MY]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 6219), H6264 [16JY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H603 [20JA]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H5817 [27JN]

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H6175 [12JY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H5991 [6JY]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H5286 [19JN]

Immigration: admit Canadian retirees who own or lease a home in the U.S. as long-term visitors for purpose of travel or recreation (see H.R. 3513), H3979 [15MY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9439 [19OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8739 [20SE]

Insurance: restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H8171 [12SE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H19 [8JA]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7782 [31AU]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H584 [19JA]

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 4238), H3783 [7MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3576 [25AP]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H6651 [23JY]

Labeling: make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate labeling of products made in the U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4923), H5649 [25JN]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Las Damas de Blanco (organization): Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty recipient (see H. Res. 916), H4732 [25MY]

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H1212 [15FE]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: anniversary of Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) (see H. Con. Res. 122), H4980 [7JN]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H6113 [11JY]

——— recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (see H. Res. 994), H6263 [16JY]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9153 [27SE]

Medicare: allow qualified group practices to furnish certain items and services at qualified skilled nursing facilities to individuals entitled to certain benefits to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations (see H.R. 6502), H9821 [10DE]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H785 [5FE]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide for payments for certain rural health clinic and federally qualified health center services furnished to hospice patients (see H.R. 1828), H3707 [26AP]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H903 [6FE]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see H.R. 5210), H3783 [7MY]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H8108 [10SE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9691 [28NO]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 981), H5987 [3JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8733 [17SE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services (see H.R. 354), H7920 [6SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H6263 [16JY]

Russia: condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H4849 [6JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3452 [23AP]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4139 [16MY]

Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3452 [23AP]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3452 [23AP]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (see H.R. 535), H19 [8JA]

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see H.R. 5860), H4209 [17MY]

——— allow tax credits to veterans for establishment of franchises (see H.R. 4473), H733 [30JA]

——— allow tax free distributions from 529 college savings plans for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 3395), H4139 [16MY]

——— modify credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources and investment credit for certain qualified investment credit facilities (see H.R. 4137), H6042 [10JY]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see H.R. 5006), H1227 [23FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 466), H7920 [6SE]

Vietnamese Conflict: extend the Vietnam Service Medal to veterans who participated in the S.S. Mayaguez rescue (see H.R. 1788), H5649 [25JN]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 809), H3052 [29MR]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3452 [23AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

FERC: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in California (see H.R. 5817), H3976 [15MY]

Public welfare programs: clarify authority of tribal governments relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 6242), H5815 [27JN]

San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County, CA, to enhance land management (see H.R. 5513), H3315 [13AP]

Surplus Government property: provide access to and manage distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see H.R. 6940), H9150 [27SE]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H6588 [19JY]

Constitutional authority statements

FERC: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in California (H.R. 5817), H3978 [15MY]

Public welfare programs: clarify authority of tribal governments relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 6242), H5816 [27JN]

San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County, CA, to enhance land management (H.R. 5513), H3316 [13AP]

Surplus Government property: provide access to and manage distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (H.R. 6940), H9152 [27SE]

Remarks

Bremer, Carol and Don: Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation Humanitarian Award recipients, E1182• [28AU]

Caine, David: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E398• [5AP]

California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation and enhanced recreation opportunities (H.R. 857), H5601 [25JN]

Hultquist, Sid: Victor Valley College Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, E221• [26FE]

Hunter, Fred: Victor Valley College Foundation President’s Award recipient, E219• [26FE]

Rim of the World Historical Society: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year award recipient, E402• [5AP]

San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County CA, to enhance land management (H.R. 5513), H9774 [10DE]

Smith, Thurston: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Service-Community Service Award recipient, E219• [26FE]

Snow Valley Mountain Resort, LLC: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E393• [5AP]

Visser, Michael: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Education Service Award recipient, E232• [27FE]

Tributes

Blewett, Russell E., E753• [1JN]

Caloca, Steven, E1175• [24AU]

Entzel, Cynthia, E58• [18JA]

Fornal, Alma Newsom, E1688• [19DE]

Gardner, Patricia, E410• [10AP]

Gibson, David, E1668• [13DE]

Haislip, Sharon, E1667• [13DE]

Kennedy, Jim, E1557• [27NO]

Lamere, Lisa, E866• [19JN]

Lowry, Beverly, E1537• [16NO]

Messer, Edward, E1671• [13DE]

Pena, Antonio, E1694• [20DE]

Wilburn, Ray V., E61• [18JA]

COOK, RANDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E863 [19JN]

COOK, SAKIRA

Letters

First Step Act, H10398–H10400 [20DE]

COOK, SAMUEL D.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Res. 285), S8036 [22DE]

COOK COUNTY, IL

Letters

Dept. of Justice civil rights investigation into harassment of Mia Irizarry in Cook County, IL, for wearing clothing depicting Puerto Rico flag: Representative Gutierrez, H6116 [12JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: call for civil rights investigation into harassment of Mia Irizarry in Cook County, IL, for wearing clothing depicting Puerto Rico flag, H6115 [12JY]

Lemont, IL: anniversary of St. James at Sag Bridge Catholic Church, E1464 [26OC]

COOKE, GLADYS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1664 [13DE]

COOKE, VALERIE P.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3980 [18JN]

COOKMAN, TORREY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E54 [17JA]

COOKUS, SUSAN

Remarks in House

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee: National Female Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H3937 [15MY]

COON RAPIDS, MN

Remarks in House

Mercy Hospital: Healthgrades Operating Co., Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence recipient, H1545 [14MR]

COONS, CHRISTOPHER A. (a Senator from Delaware)

Amendments

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7488, S7511 [12DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4420, S4431, S4441, S4446, S4455 [26JN], S4645 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3228, S3242 [6JN], S3320, S3337, S3342, S3343, S3357, S3363, S3370, S3373 [7JN], S3595, S3603, S3611, S3615, S3629, S3704 [11JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5721, S5730 [20AU], S5772, S5773 [21AU], S5851 [22AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S7936 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S7438, S7450 [11DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5297, S5310 [24JY], S5375, S5379, S5384 [25JY], S5434, S5436 [26JY], S5460 [30JY], S5502, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4007 [18JN], S4022, S4047 [19JN], S4287 [20JN], S4334, S4346 [21JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S7061, S7062, S7064, S7065 [15NO]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S917 [13FE], S972, S1118 [14FE], S1184 [15FE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), S6237 [18SE]

Appointments

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Conferee: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE]

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see S. 3196), S4916 [11JY]

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S5362 [25JY]

——— modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S6439 [2OC]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S6030 [4SE]

Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]

——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see S. 2416), S875 [12FE]

——— establish a tiered hiring preference for civil service jobs for members of the Reserve components (see S. 2235), S348 [19JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

——— reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S7990 [20DE]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2748), S2439 [25AP]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S4282 [20JN]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1792 [19MR]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of Prisons: reform use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing (see S. 2724), S2321 [19AP]

Bureau of the Census: make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see S. Res. 733), S7926 [19DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5933 [23AU]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S7657 [17DE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S1221 [26FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses for claims rising under Federal or State statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a State constitution (see S. 550), S2013 [9AP]

——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see S. 2203), S2013 [9AP]

Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see S. 2946), S2923 [24MY]

——— expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S2553 [8MY]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see S. 1539), S1220 [26FE]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S705 [7FE]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S5456 [30JY]

Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States: establish (see S. Res. 736), S7926 [19DE]

DEA: establish a national clearinghouse for all orders of controlled substances and require such orders pass through a database to identify suspicious orders and notify suppliers before orders are filled (see S. 3282), S5423 [26JY]

——— provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see S. 2645), S2925 [24MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria (see S. Res. 741), S8028 [22DE]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6926 [13NO]

——— establish Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program (see S. 601), S3035 [6JN]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S6278 [24SE]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

Dept. of Energy: establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S6059 [6SE]

Dept. of HHS: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (see S. 477), S1452 [7MR]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see S. 2726), S2342 [23AP]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S4876 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see S. 1328), S2679 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice: improve tracking of data on, and benefits paid to, public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty (see S. 2878), S2773 [17MY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2484 [26AP]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7051 [15NO]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see S. 2644), S2075 [11AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide reasonable break time at the workplace for nursing mothers (see S. 2122), S7657 [17DE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6496 [3OC]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (see S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify role of podiatrists (see S. 1871), S2624 [10MY]

——— improve programs and services for homeless veterans (see S. 1072), S2774 [17MY]

——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S2623 [10MY]

——— review health care providers whose licenses were terminated for care or services provided at non-departmental facilities and notify patients who received inadequate care from such providers (see S. 3501), S7587 [13DE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve reproductive assistance to severely wounded, ill, or injured Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses or partners and make child care program permanent (see S. 700), S2553 [8MY]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see S. 910), S2925 [24MY]

Diseases and disorders: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. 2208), S1339 [5MR]

District of Columbia: recognize opening of Museum of the Bible (see S. Res. 747), S8059 [2JA]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3294 [7JN]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 699), S7051 [15NO]

Drugs: improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see S. 207), S2925 [24MY]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S6059 [6SE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S5067 [18JY]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— ensure phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons manufacturing to support next-generation technologies (see S. 2448), S1164 [15FE]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

Equal Access to Justice Act: require Federal agencies to report payments made due to court cases to which the U.S. is a party and the Administrative Conference of the U.S. to compile and publish such data (see S. 378), S7586 [13DE]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

Federal agencies and departments: address environmental justice through agency actions and permitting decisions and strengthen legal protections against environmental injustice for low-income and minority communities (see S. 1996), S1949 [22MR]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve our nation’s social programs (see S. 963), S168 [11JA]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]

Foreign trade: impose sanctions relative to state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see S. 3378), S5931 [23AU]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 387), S581 [30JA]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see S. Res. 647), S6304 [25SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2518 [7MY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see S. 2269), S582 [30JA]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S1686 [13MR]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S3761 [12JN]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3952 [14JN]

——— provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2468), S1286 [28FE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S5268 [24JY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2303), S168 [11JA]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S2794 [21MY]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1632 [12MR]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S110 [9JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see S. 2365), S2969 [4JN]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S7432 [11DE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: provide proper oversight of U.S. policy (see S. 3142), S4844 [9JY]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see S. 2383), S651 [6FE]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S2794 [21MY]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S6926 [13NO]

Medicare: codify and permanently extend hospital wage index imputed rural floor (see S. 3599), S6816 [11OC]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see S. 3160), S5362 [25JY]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Middle East: require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 58), S2075 [11AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 439), S1790 [19MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2271), S301 [18JA] (see S. 3530), S6542 [4OC]

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day: support goals (see S. Res. 508), S2926 [24MY]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S7242 [29NO]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5955 [27AU]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (see S. 2432), S6542 [4OC]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see S. Res. 664), S6413 [1OC]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 751), S875 [12FE] (see S. 3172), S5693 [16AU]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 645), S6277 [24SE]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see S. Res. 418), S1287 [28FE]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE]

National security: require a national economic security strategy (see S. 2757), S2440 [25AP]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see S. Res. 483), S2440 [25AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 498), S2485 [26AP]

National Speech and Debate Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 415), S1243 [27FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 62), S6191 [17SE]

——— support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC]

Nicaragua: report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S6191 [17SE]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see S. 2260), S1579 [8MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. 3658), S7257 [3DE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patent and Trademark Office: extend period to set or adjust certain fees (see S. 3416), S6058 [6SE]

——— support public awareness of importance of trademarks, including goals and ideals of National Trademark Exposition (see S. Res. 580), S5066 [18JY]

Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (see S. 2286), S138 [10JA]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6223 [18SE]

Public buildings: provide a lactation room in public buildings (see S. 1497), S8018 [21DE]

——— recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP]

Russia: commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (see S. Res. 583), S5108 [19JY]

——— condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see S. Res. 571), S4875 [10JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]

——— hold accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad (see S. Res. 564), S4735 [28JN]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Saudi Arabia: condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners (see S. Res. 714), S7319 [5DE]

SBA: support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (see S. 3561), S6818 [11OC]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 661), S6388 [28SE]

Small business: study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (see S. 3483), S6277 [24SE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Social Security: provide States with option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see S. 428), S5759 [21AU]

Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis: establish (see S. 3231), S5066 [18JY]

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see S. 2860), S2724 [16MY]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 3332), S7432 [11DE]

——— establish tax-preferred Lifelong Learning and Training Account programs that provide Federal matching funds for contributions by low- and moderate-income workers or their employers (see S. 6), S7088 [26NO]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S2644 [14MY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S1949 [22MR]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see S. 482), S188 [16JA]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6496 [3OC]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties (see S. Res. 562), S7243 [29NO]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S500 [24JA] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see S. 2463), S1243 [27FE]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S2680 [15MY]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (see S. Res. 414), S1243 [27FE]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 66), S2218 [17AP]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

Wildlife: support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce spread and prevalence of the disease (see S. 2252), S2969 [4JN]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 1101), S7657 [17DE]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S2485 [26AP]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S5425 [26JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S5584 [1AU]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S5131 [23JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see S. 2114), S5619 [15AU]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S6388 [28SE]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (see S. 2595), S1947 [22MR] (see S. 2779), S2485 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

AID: establish Palestinian Partnership Fund to promote joint economic development and finance joint ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the U.S., Israel, and the Middle East (see S. 3549), S6541 [4OC]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see S. 2393), S704 [7FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish a small business voucher program to be used at national laboratories in any technology area (see S. 2858), S2724 [16MY]

Dept. of Labor: promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see S. 3061), S3906 [13JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize use of veterans educational assistance for examinations to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning (see S. 3318), S5582 [1AU]

Electric power: commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs (see S. Res. 672), S6770 [10OC]

Fish and fishing: address threat to national security from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and associated illegal activity and prevent illegal trade of seafood and seafood products (see S. 3400), S5991 [28AU]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see S. 3368), S5831 [22AU]

George Washington Memorial Parkway: designate a rest area on Mount Vernon Trail as the Peter B. Webster III Memorial Area (see S. 3350), S5692 [16AU]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S1165 [15FE]

Human Rights Day: observance (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]

Immigration: provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see S. 2367), S612 [5FE]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see S. Res. 629), S6189 [17SE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Chemistry Week: designate (see S. Res. 721), S7431 [11DE]

National College Application Month: designate (see S. Res. 697), S7051 [15NO]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6059 [6SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 675), S6816 [11OC]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see S. 2666), S2120 [12AP]

NSF: develop an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) course to support commercialization-ready innovation companies (see S. 9), S7132 [27NO]

Patent and Trademark Office: extend period to set or adjust certain fees (see S. 2601), S1947 [22MR]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 648), S6304 [25SE]

Russia: condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see S. Res. 442), S1948 [22MR]

SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see S. 2419), S907 [13FE]

Science: provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]

Senate: establish John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission (see S. Res. 718), S7385 [10DE]

Taxation: impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see S. 3791), S7926 [19DE]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]

World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 679), S6816 [11OC]

World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S1316 [1MR]

Cloture motions

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

Poems

‘‘May There Always Be Work for Your Hands To Do’’, S1568 [8MR]

Privilege of the floor

Smith, Hannah, S6545 [4OC]

Wright, Marcus, S7193 [28NO]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5236 [24JY]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4895 [11JY]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5396 [26JY]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1670 [13MR]

Dept. of Energy: support and fund innovative science research and the development of National Laboratories and institutions of higher education, S4020 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S5253 [24JY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S6520 [4OC]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), S6945, S6946 [14NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7850 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S627 [6FE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5236, S5248 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5236 [24JY]

Diseases and disorders: pancreatic cancer research funding, S4020 [19JN]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, S5248 [24JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4020 [19JN]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5236, S5248 [24JY]

Firearms: gun control, S1698 [14MR]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1698 [14MR]

Immigration: improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S957 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S4325 [21JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America, S957 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6519 [4OC], S6699 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6519 [4OC], S6699 [5OC]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (S. Res. 579), S5074 [18JY]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6945, S6946 [14NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7850 [19DE]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, S4896 [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S5253 [24JY]

Russia: commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), S5087 [19JY], S5259 [24JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), unanimous-consent request, S5085 [19JY]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S8009 [21DE]

Sessions, Jeff: resignation as Attorney General, S6945 [14NO]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S957 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S1823 [20MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, S5253 [24JY]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4326 [21JN]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S5085 [19JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (S. 2334), S504 [24JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, S6520 [4OC]

Whitaker, Matthew G.: appointment as acting Attorney General, S6945 [14NO]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1670 [13MR]

Tributes

Buffington, Rex, S7571 [13DE]

Corker, Senator, S7326 [6DE]

Flake, Senator, S7551 [13DE], S7850 [19DE]

Kelley, Mary Ann, S1567 [8MR]

McCain, John, S5967 [28AU]

COONS, PATTI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1673 [13DE]

COOPER, AMBER

Remarks in House

Adams County, CO: Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E686 [18MY]

COOPER, GLYNN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1013 [16JY]

COOPER, HOLLY

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1447 [23OC]

COOPER, JIM (a Representative from Tennessee)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), and associated forces (see H.J. Res. 118), H10270 [17DE]

——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H1075 [8FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9511 [13NO] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3064 [9AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H4736 [29MY]

Children and youth: eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup for status offenses which would not be judicial issues if the offender were not a juvenile (see H.R. 1885), H7728 [26JY]

Classified information: limit access to classified information by Federal employees until such employees have obtained permanent security clearances (see H.R. 5057), H1221 [20FE]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 4311), H1653 [15MR]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H785 [5FE]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H737 [2FE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H8728 [13SE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3887 [9MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform crop insurance program (see H.R. 2332), H3575 [25AP]

Dept. of Commerce: provide trade adjustment assistance to certain firms adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see H.R. 6396), H6590 [19JY]

——— transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see H.R. 5908), H5095 [12JN]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8171 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H3060 [5AP]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H9408 [28SE]

——— provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H3050 [26MR]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8172 [12SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H3148 [11AP]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H5363 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H1217 [16FE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H7825 [4SE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see H.R. 4884), H1127 [13FE]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see H.R. 6449), H7157 [24JY]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1516), H9763 [3DE]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H3060 [5AP]

Executive Office of the President: require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: align certain provisions with Federal disability laws and policies intended to remove societal and institutional barriers to employment opportunities for people with disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H3210 [12AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H8886 [25SE]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H4694 [23MY]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7782 [31AU]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H4777 [5JN]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm to a person whose State license to purchase, own, or possess a firearm has been revoked, or a person who has been ordered by a State court to surrender all firearms (see H.R. 5652), H3741 [27AP]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1336 [27FE]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 671), H9408 [28SE]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7157 [24JY]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5760), H4981 [7JN]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H6111 [11JY]

——— require congressional approval of certain trade remedies including tariffs (see H.R. 6923), H9089 [26SE]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H8171 [12SE]

GAO: require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H3441 [18AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5977 [28JN]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9763 [3DE]

House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5287 [19JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9152 [27SE]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see H.R. 1697), H1609 [14MR]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.J. Res. 145), H10338 [19DE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H7156 [24JY]

Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN: designate (see H.R. 5349), H1727 [20MR]

Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Res. 930), H5021 [8JN]

Major Homer L. Pease Post Office, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 6621), H7723 [26JY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H7751 [10AU]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds: extend period of availability of semipostal stamp (see H.R. 1247), H8739 [20SE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8887 [25SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see H.R. 4826), H552 [18JA]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H7729 [26JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6464 [17JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H4777 [5JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7751 [10AU]

Voting: prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H7689 [25JY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H7772 [24AU]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9668 [27NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8171 [12SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Corps of Engineers: convey certain property to Nashville, TN (see H.R. 5419), H3052 [29MR]

——— provide for conveyance of certain property in Cheatham County, TN (see H.R. 5703), H3833 [8MY]

House Rules: prohibit consideration of any legislation that contains earmarks (see H.R. 5369), H1754 [21MR]

——— require replacement of the Speaker on the first day of the second session of a Congress if the most recent fiscal year ended with a significant Federal budget deficit (see H. Res. 800), H2042 [22MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Corps of Engineers: convey certain property to Nashville, TN (H.R. 5419), H3052 [29MR]

——— provide for conveyance of certain property in Cheatham County, TN (H.R. 5703), H3834 [8MY]

House Rules: prohibit consideration of any legislation that contains earmarks (H.R. 5369), H1755 [21MR]

Remarks

Antioch, TN: condemn shooting at Waffle House restaurant and express condolences to friends and family of victims, H3495 [24AP]

Country Music Association: anniversary, E1252• [13SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7702 [26JY]

Goodlettsville, TN: anniversary of Goodlettsville Church, E1250• [13SE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of shooting at Waffle House in Antioch, TN, H3689 [26AP]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of desegregation of Stratford High School, E1254• [13SE]

——— anniversary of Stratford High School desegregation, E1316• [27SE]

Old Hickory, TN: anniversary, E721• [23MY]

Votes: correction, E1546• [20NO]

Tributes

Hobbs, John A., E105• [29JA]

Schiftan, Mark, H5293 [20JN]

COOPER, JOYCE AND BOB

Remarks in House

Iowa 4–H Foundation: Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1194 [4SE]

COOPER, MELVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1490 [2NO]

COOPER, PIPER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5219 [23JY]

COOPER, PRESTON

Articles and editorials

What Betsy DeVos Should Have Said About the PROSPER Act, H4742 [5JN]

COOPER, RICHARD

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

COOPER, SHAYLA

Remarks in House

National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders: representative, E719 [23MY]

COOPER, WILLIAM

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Dept. of Energy General Counsel: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

COOPERATE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND WATCH ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3045), S5659 [15AU]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5783), H5585, H5586 [25JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5783) (H. Rept. 115–780), H5647 [25JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5783, provisions, H5585 [25JN]

COOPERATION COUNCIL FOR THE ARAB STATES OF THE GULF

Bills and resolutions

Power resources: recognize U.S. role in evolving energy landscape in member countries (see H. Res. 795), H1754 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, E563 [27AP]

COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Forest Service: make the District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (see H.R. 6045), H4980 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Forest Service: make the District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (H.R. 6045), E797 [7JN]

COOPER-NELSON, JOLI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E213 [23FE]

COORDINATED OCEAN MONITORING AND RESEARCH ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1425), S68, S69, S72 [8JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1425), S69, S72 [8JA]

Texts of

S. 1425, provisions, S69–S75 [8JA]

COORDINATED RESPONSE THROUGH INTERAGENCY STRATEGY AND INFORMATION SHARING (CRISIS) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5925), H4692 [23MY]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Frelinghuysen, Committee on Appropriations (House), H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5321, H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5321 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Drugs: authorize, develop, and implement a coordinated tracking system of federally-funded initiatives and grant programs for substance abuse treatment, prevention, and enforcement, H5321, H5324, H5325 [20JN], H9249 [28SE]

Enact (H.R. 5925), H5304–H5325 [20JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5925) (H. Rept. 115–767), H5361 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5925, provisions, H5304–H5321 [20JN]

COORS, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1454 [26OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7182 [28NO]

COPE, LARRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2432 [25AP]

COPE, PRESTON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S530 [29JA]

COPELAND, ELIZABETH A.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be U.S. Tax Court judge, S6006 [28AU]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

COPELAND, MARGOT JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E896 [22JN]

COPPERFIELD, DAVID

Bills and resolutions

Arts and humanities: recognize magic as a rare and valuable art form and national treasure (see H. Res. 698), H478 [17JA]

COPPOCK, DAREN

Letters

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act, S7224 [29NO]

COPYRIGHTS related term(s) Patents

Bills and resolutions

Arts and humanities: secure rights of artists of works of visual art to receive resale royalties for sales of high-end art at auction houses (see S. 3488), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 6868), H8883 [25SE]

FCC: repeal certain television carriage, retransmission, and ownership regulations (see H.R. 6465), H6648 [23JY]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S1765 [15MR]

Motion pictures: exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement to allow filtering of movies purchased or rented from streaming services (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide Federal protection to audio transmission in any format fixed before a certain date, establish uniform term of protection for such recordings, and permit digital preservation activities (see S. 2933), S2877 [23MY]

——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see S. 2393), S704 [7FE]

——— provide for payment of performance royalties to certain producers, mixers, and sound engineers of sound recordings (see S. 2625), S1948 [22MR]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S500 [24JA] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

Lists

National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]

Remarks in House

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, H3962 [15MY], E1078 [26JY], E1102 [27JY], E1128 [7AU], E1705 [20DE]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (S. 2559), H8838 [25SE]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]

Sound recording and reproducing: establish database of nondramatic musical works and sound recordings to help entities that wish to publicly perform such works and recordings to identify and compensate the rights owners (H.R. 3350), E553 [26AP]

——— provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, H3537 [25AP]

——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date, H3536, H3538 [25AP]

——— provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers, H3537, H3541 [25AP]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers, H8822 [25SE], E1319 [27SE], E1433 [19OC]

——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3522–H3542 [25AP], E553 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, S2057 [11AP], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2784 [21MY], S2850–S2853 [23MY], S3285 [7JN], S5483, S5484 [31JY], S5539–S5541 [1AU], S7149 [28NO], S7533 [13DE], S7828 [19DE], S7975 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice: congressional oversight of decisions to review, modify, or terminate American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) or Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) consent decree, S6335 [26SE]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (S. 2559), S1766 [15MR], S4810 [28JN]

——— ratify, S4721 [28JN]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide Federal protection to audio transmission in any format fixed before a certain date, establish uniform term of protection for such recordings, and permit digital preservation activities (S. 2933), S2880 [23MY]

——— provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (S. 2393), S2880 [23MY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide additional responsibilities for the Register of Copyrights (S. 1010), S7579 [13DE]

——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers, S6259–S6261 [18SE], S6292–S6296 [25SE], S6334 [26SE]

——— provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (S. 2334), S501–S505 [24JA]

Reports filed

Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2559), S2678 [15MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2559) (S. Rept. 115–261), S2968 [4JN]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–6), S4035 [19JN]

Music Modernization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5447) (H. Rept. 115–651), H3574 [25AP]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2823), S6141 [12SE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2823) (S. Rept. 115–339), S6188 [17SE]

Resolutions of ratification

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled, S4035 [19JN], S4721 [28JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5447, Music Modernization Act, H3522–H3536 [25AP]

S. 2559, Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act, S4810 [28JN], H8838 [25SE]

CORAL GABLES, FL

Remarks in House

University of Miami: anniversary of Sports Hall of Fame, H3346 [17AP]

——— anniversary of University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disorders, H3346 [17AP]

CORAL REEF CONSERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5996), H4775 [5JN]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see H.R. 6665), H7750 [10AU]

Remarks in House

Reauthorize and amend (H.R. 5996), H4741 [5JN]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H9778–H9781 [10DE], E1137 [10AU]

Reports filed

Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]

Texts of

H.R. 6665, Offshore Wind for Territories Act, H9778 [10DE]

CORASH, LAURENCE

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8786 [25SE]

CORBETT, JANICE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E581 [3MY]

CORBETT, OR

Remarks in Senate

Vista House: anniversary, S2480 [26AP]

CORBIN, KY

Remarks in Senate

Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries (nonprofit organization): tribute, S464 [23JA]

CORBIN, MARGARET COCHRAN

Bills and resolutions

Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY: designate (see S. 3694), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 7240), H9819 [10DE]

CORDES, NICHOLAS

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E871 [20JN]

CORETTA SCOTT KING FULL EMPLOYMENT FEDERAL RESERVE ACT see Full Employment Federal Reserve Act

COREY, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H790 [6FE], E150 [7FE]

COREY, THOMAS H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E516 [24AP]

COREY, TIMOTHY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6637 [23JY]

COREY, ZACHARY J.

Remarks in House

Carnegie Hero Fund Commission: Carnegie Medal recipient, E960 [3JY]

CORINTH, NY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E511 [23AP]

CORINTH (MS) TODAY

Articles and editorials

Residents React to Hatchie Bottom Tragedy, S6493 [3OC]

CORKER, BOB (a Senator from Tennessee)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4415, S4431 [26JN], S4645 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3306 [7JN], S3695 [11JN]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8032, S8039 [22DE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1594 [8MR], S1635 [12MR]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5622 [15AU]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3342), S6631, S6632 [5OC], S6873, S6874, S6881 [11OC]

Information technology: promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet (H.R. 600), S6967 [14NO], S7246 [29NO]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria and accountability for perpetrators of these crimes (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6879 [11OC]

Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (S. 2286), S1688, S1691 [13MR]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1166 [15FE]

Appointments

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S7926 [19DE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see S. 2393), S704 [7FE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S6817 [11OC]

Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S5991 [28AU]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Franklin, Aretha L.: tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S3294 [7JN]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S4916 [11JY]

ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (see S. 3266), S5360 [25JY]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S1765 [15MR]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see S. Res. 404), S907 [13FE]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S7275 [4DE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S6030 [4SE]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 682), S6816 [11OC]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S3952 [14JN]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR]

SEC: clarify definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law as not applying to events like demo days (see S. 588), S6029 [4SE]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for payment of performance royalties to certain producers, mixers, and sound engineers of sound recordings (see S. 2625), S1948 [22MR]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S500 [24JA] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

AID: modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR]

Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]

Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6223 [18SE]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see S. 3013), S3035 [6JN]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S46 [4JA]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]

Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (see S. 2286), S138 [10JA]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see S. 3248), S5107 [19JY]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see S. 2463), S1243 [27FE]

Cloture motions

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5412 [26JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

Hunt, Joseph H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S5818 [22AU]

Johnson, Lynn A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5818 [22AU], S5948 [27AU]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4933 [12JY], S4983 [17JY]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2372 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146, S1147, S1148 [15FE]

Lists

Senator Corker’s current and former staff, S7985 [20DE]

Motions

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1827 [20MR]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), S7027 [15NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4890 [11JY]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]

Privilege of the floor

Tyler, Sean, S7521 [12DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S1887, S1979 [22MR]

——— making continuing, S8007 [21DE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S7027 [15NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7483, S7486, S7487, S7488, S7489, S7490 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1810, S1825, S1826, S1827 [20MR], S7165 [28NO]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7027 [15NO]

Budget: deficit, S1888 [22MR]

Cornstein, David B.: nomination to be Ambassador to Hungary, S2919 [24MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4470, S4471, S4472 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3596 [11JN], S3740, S3742 [12JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3402 [11JN]

——— prohibit funding for aerial refueling of non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen, S7488, S7489, S7490 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), House amendment, S8007 [21DE]

Dept. of State: clarify distinction between J-1 Exchange Visitor Program fees and antitrafficking recruitment fees, S7353 [6DE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1887, S1979 [22MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7353 [6DE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1544 [8MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1355 [6MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4888, S4890 [11JY]

Foreign Service: nominations, S299 [18JA], S2341 [23AP], S4410 [26JN], S4874 [10JY], S4916 [11JY], S5423 [26JY], S5831 [22AU], S7190 [28NO], S7585 [13DE]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S3402, S3596 [11JN], S3740, S3742 [12JN], S4018 [19JN], S4470, S4471, S4472 [27JN], S4888, S4890 [11JY]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S8007 [21DE]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S2464 [26AP]

Iron and steel industry: imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S4471, S4472 [27JN]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (S.J. Res. 69), S7565, S7566 [13DE]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (S.J. Res. 55), S1810 [20MR]

Point of order, S7483 [12DE]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2296 [19AP], S2459 [26AP]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S2459 [26AP]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7165 [28NO]

Senate: legislative program, S3727 [11JN]

Staff: tribute, S7985 [20DE]

Taxation: clarify certain rules relative to veteran health insurance and codify veteran eligibility for premium tax credit (H.R. 2372), unanimous-consent request, S3741 [12JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S4260 [20JN]

Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7077 [26NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, S7890 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate: tribute to departing Senators, S8013 [21DE]

Tribute, S7324–S7327, S7353 [6DE], S7505 [12DE], S7575 [13DE], S7854, S7915 [19DE], S7980 [20DE], S8014 [21DE]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S299 [18JA], S703 [7FE], S1840–S1844 [20MR], S2341 [23AP], S2724 [16MY], S2834 [22MY], S4402–S4410 [26JN], S4874 [10JY], S5423 [26JY], S5830, S5831 [22AU], S6221, S6222 [18SE], S6341 [26SE], S7584, S7585 [13DE]

Reports filed

Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]

Berlin Airlift Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 634), S6413 [1OC]

Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2463), S4512 [27JN]

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Call for Dismantling of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Labor Camps, Investigate Crimes Against Humanity, End Human Rights Abuses, and Monitor Prisoner Rehabilitation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 481), S6413 [1OC]

Call for the Holding of Credible Elections and International Electoral Assistance and Deter Further Electoral Slippage and Abuse of Citizens in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 386), S2923 [24MY]

Commemorate Anniversary of Death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas and Call for Investigation, Honor Commitment to Democratic Values, and End Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 224), S1875 [21MR]

Commend Macedonia Agreement With Greece To Resolve Name Dispute, Condemn Russian Efforts To Undermine Agreement, Urge Reforms To Join NATO and European Union, and Support Investment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 602), S6413 [1OC]

Condemn Ongoing Russian Occupation of, and Human Rights Violations in, Crimea and Call for Continued Sanctions Against Those Engaged in Such Illegal Occupation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 571), S5455 [30JY]

Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]

Cyber Diplomacy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3776), S4731 [28JN]

Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4819), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]

Dept. of State Criteria for Determining Whether Countries Are Meeting the Minimum Standards for the Elimination of Human Trafficking Modification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]

Digital Global Access Policy (GAP) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 600), S6630 [5OC]

Express That the Anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) Should Serve as a Reminder of Repressive Soviet Policies Against the People of Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 435), S6413 [1OC]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA], S2342 [23AP], S4875 [10JY], S4916 [11JY], S5423 [26JY], S5831 [22AU], S7190 [28NO], S7585 [13DE]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1158), S4512 [27JN]

Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]

Global Health Innovation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1660), S1946 [22MR]

Investigate Disappearance of U.S. Citizen, David L. Sneddon, in China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 92), S907 [13FE]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–6), S4035 [19JN]

Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3233), S6495 [3OC]

Nomination of Andrea L. Thompson To Be Under Sec. of State for Arms Control and International Security: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Bonnie Glick To Be AID Deputy Administrator: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Brian A. Nichols To Be Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4409 [26JN]

Nomination of Carlos Trujillo To Be Ambassador to the OAS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Carol Z. Perez To Be Foreign Service Director General: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Cherith Norman Chalet To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Cherith Norman Chalet To Be U.N. U.S. Representative for Management and Reform: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Christopher P. Henzel To Be Ambassador to Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Craig L. Cloud To Be Ambassador to Botswana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Daniel N. Rosenblum To Be Ambassador to Uzbekistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6221 [18SE]

Nomination of David B. Cornstein To Be Ambassador to Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of David Hale To Be Under Sec. of State for Political Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of Denise Natali To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations: Committee on Foreign Affairs (Senate), S5423 [26JY]

Nomination of Dennis B. Hankins To Be Ambassador to Mali: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Dennis W. Hearne To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Dereck J. Hogan To Be Ambassador to Moldova: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Donald A. Blome To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Donald R. Tapia To Be Ambassador to Jamaica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Donald Y. Yamamoto To Be Ambassador to Somalia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Earl R. Miller To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Earle D. Litzenberger, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Edward C. Prado To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1840 [20MR]

Nomination of Eliot Pedrosa To Be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Eric Bethel To Be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Eric G. Nelson To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Eric M. Ueland To Be Under Sec. of State for Management: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S703 [7FE]

Nomination of Eric W. Stromayer To Be Ambassador to Togo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Francis R. Fannon To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Francisco L. Palmieri To Be Ambassador to Honduras: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Georgette Mosbacher To Be Ambassador to Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4402 [26JN]

Nomination of Gordon D. Sondland To Be Ambassador to the European Union: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4404 [26JN]

Nomination of Harry B. Harris, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Republic of Korea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4407 [26JN]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott To Be International Atomic Energy Agency U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott To Be U.N. Vienna Office U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of James R. Evans To Be Ambassador to Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Jeffrey R. Gunter To Be Ambassador to Iceland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Joel Danies To Be Ambassador to Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of John Barsa To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of John C. Richmond To Be Dept. of State Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of John M. Pommersheim To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Jonathan R. Cohen To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Jonathan R. Cohen To Be U.N. U.S. Deputy Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Joseph E. Macmanus To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Joseph J. Celia To Be Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tonga: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5422 [26JY]

Nomination of Joseph N. Mondello To Be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4403 [26JN]

Nomination of Josephine Olsen To Be Peace Corps Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Judith G. Garber To Be Ambassador to Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Judy L. Shelton To Be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Judy Rising Reinke To Be Ambassador to Montenegro: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of Karen L. Williams To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Kenneth S. George To Be Ambassador to Uruguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4403 [26JN]

Nomination of Kevin E. Moley To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Organization Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Kevin K. Sullivan To Be Ambassador to Nicaragua: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Kimberly Breier To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs: Committee on Foreign Affairs (Senate), S5423 [26JY]

Nomination of Kip Tom To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Kirsten D. Madison To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2341 [23AP]

Nomination of Kyle McCarter To Be Ambassador to Kenya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Lucy Tamlyn To Be Ambassador to Central African Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Lynda C. Blanchard To Be Ambassador to Slovenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6221 [18SE]

Nomination of Lynne M. Tracy To Be Ambassador to Armenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Marie Royce To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Mark Rosen To Be IMF Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Matthew J. Matthews To Be Ambassador to Brunei: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Michael A. Hammer To Be Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Michael P. Pelleitier To Be Ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Michael S. Klecheski To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Michael T. Harvey To Be AID Assistant Administrator for the Middle East: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Mike Pompeo To Be Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2341 [23AP]

Nomination of Patricia Mahoney To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Peter H. Vrooman To Be Ambassador to Rwanda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S703 [7FE]

Nomination of Philip S. Kosnett To Be Ambassador to Kosovo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Richard A. Grenell To Be Ambassador to Germany: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Richard C. Paschall III To Be Ambassador to Gambia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Robert F. Pence To Be Ambassador to Finland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1840 [20MR]

Nomination of Robert K. Scott To Be Ambassador to Malawi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Robin S. Bernstein To Be Ambassador to Dominican Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4402 [26JN]

Nomination of Ronald Gidwitz To Be Ambassador to Belgium: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4407 [26JN]

Nomination of Sam Brownback To Be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Sarah-Ann Lynch To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Sean Cairncross To Be Millennium Challenge Corp., Chief Executive Officer: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Senator Johnson To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Senator Merkley To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Simon Henshaw To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Stephanie Sanders Sullivan To Be Ambassador to Ghana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of Stephen Akard To Be Dept. of State Office of Foreign Missions Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Susan N. Stevenson To Be Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Thomas J. Hushek To Be Ambassador to South Sudan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2341 [23AP]

Nomination of Tibor P. Nagy, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of State for African Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Trevor D. Traina To Be Ambassador to Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1841 [20MR]

Nomination of William H. Moser To Be Ambassador to Kazakhstan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Yleem D.S. Poblete To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Verification and Compliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Peace Corps Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2286), S907 [13FE]

PEPFAR Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3476), S6495 [3OC]

Protecting Diplomats From Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4989), S7241 [29NO]

Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1580), S5422 [26JY]

Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to NATO, Support Efforts To Counter Russian Aggression, Commit to Enlargement, and Urge Members To Cooperate at Summit To Strengthen the Alliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 557), S5003 [17JY]

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1872), S7241 [29NO]

Recognize Independence Anniversary, Commend Reforms, Economic Growth, and NATO Partnership, and Support Commitment to Transatlantic Security and Military Capabilities of Baltic States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 432), S1840 [20MR]

Require Certifications Regarding Actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 58), S2834 [22MY]

Require Saudi Arabia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement With U.S. To Prohibit Enrichment of Uranium or Separation of Plutonium on Saudi Arabian Territory To Ensure Nonproliferation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 541), S5455 [30JY]

Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3257), S6495 [3OC]

Support Goals of International Women’s Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 426), S1946 [22MR]

Syria Civilian Protection Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1677), S6495 [3OC]

Taiwan Travel Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 535), S907 [13FE]

Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1625), S907 [13FE]

Tibetan Rights Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S1946 [22MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2200), S6770 [10OC]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Anniversary Observance and Compliance or Ratification by Certain Countries to This and Other Nuclear Weapon Treaties: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 562), S7240 [29NO]

Treaty With Kiribati on the Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–3), S2678 [15MY]

Treaty With Kosovo on Extradition: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–5), S3293 [7JN]

Treaty With Micronesia on the Delimitation of a Maritime Boundary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–2), S2678 [15MY]

Treaty With Serbia on Extradition: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–4), S3293 [7JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]

Turkey International Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3248), S5422 [26JY]

U.N. Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–7), S6142 [12SE]

U.S. Agency for Global Media Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3654), S7189 [28NO]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2646), S7241 [29NO]

Urge Intensified Cooperation by Iran on the Case of the Disappearance of Former FBI Agent, Robert Levinson, While on Business Trip in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 85), S1840 [20MR]

Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3247), S7189 [28NO]

World Press Freedom Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 501), S5455 [30JY]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act Amendment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2779), S4731 [28JN]

Tributes

Giglio, Louie, S7299 [5DE]

CORMORANT RELIEF ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6302) (H. Rept. 115–994), H9442 [23OC]

CORNELIUS, NC

Remarks in Senate

Salzman, Jack: TIME (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, S6299 [25SE]

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Chittenden, Nathan: Cornell University Hometown Alumni Award recipient, E898 [22JN]

CORNERSTONES, INC.

Lists

Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston, VA, Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Reston, VA: tribute to Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882 [21JN]

CORNFORTH, DONALD E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1067 [25JY], E1155 [17AU]

CORNING, CHRIS

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Colorado participants, H1135 [14FE]

CORNING, IA

Remarks in House

Greenwalt, Anne and Tyson: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipients, E474 [16AP]

Iowa State University: anniversary of Adams County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1422 [16OC]

Loonan, Judy: Corning, IA, Adams Community Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E474 [16AP]

CORNING, NY

Remarks in House

Bong’s Jewelers (business): closing, E1725 [21DE]

Corning-Painted Post East High School: tribute to Class of 1968 Vietnamese Conflict veterans, E953 [29JN]

CORNSTEIN, DAVID B.

Remarks in Senate

Hungary: nomination to be Ambassador, S2919 [24MY]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S2724 [16MY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

CORNWELL, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E351 [21MR]

CORNYN, JOHN (a Senator from Texas)

Amendments

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7511, S7517, S7518 [12DE], S7556, S7563, S7564, S7587, S7588 [13DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372 [25JN], S4438, S4443, S4447, S4451, S4452 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3239, S3261 [6JN], S3333 [7JN], S3603, S3615, S3616, S3639, S3691, S3705, S3711 [11JN], S3762, S3774, S3776 [12JN], S3908, S3914 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5760, S5777, S5782 [21AU], S5851, S5854 [22AU], S5900, S5901, S5904 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2730, S2731 [16MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5302 [24JY], S5381 [25JY], S5460 [30JY], S5500, S5502 [31JY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7717 [17DE]

Red River: provide legal certainty for property owners along the Red River in Texas by using the gradient survey method to determine the ownership boundary between public and private land (S. 90), S7518 [12DE]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary (S. Res. 503), S3957, S3958 [14JN]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S969, S981 [14FE], S1170 [15FE]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S1197 [23FE], S5591 [3AU], S8005 [21DE]

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees, S5438 [26JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers (see S. 2541), S1686 [13MR]

——— provide for issuance of Gold Star Installation Access Card to next of kin of members who die while serving and ensure that remarried surviving spouses with children remain eligible for benefits (see S. 2088), S2013 [9AP]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S6964 [14NO]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

——— require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 3171), S4734 [28JN]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2485 [26AP]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Courts: increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions (see S. 2815), S2623 [10MY]

——— require impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death (see S. 2389), S703 [7FE]

Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see S. 2946), S2923 [24MY]

——— clarify that using drugs to cause a person to engage in a commercial sex act constitutes coercion and using drugs to provide or obtain the labor or services of a person constitutes forced labor (see S. 2429), S967 [14FE]

——— establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities (see S. 3254), S5719 [20AU]

——— make certain corrections relative to laws governing possession by a restricted person of biological agents or toxins (see S. 2), S7256 [3DE]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S6817 [11OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Program and National Livestock Vaccine Bank (see S. 3681), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2518 [7MY]

——— improve montioring and oversight over Military Housing Privatization Initiative (see S. 2913), S2835 [22MY]

Dept. of Education: provide for teacher, principal, and other school leader quality enhancement (see S. 3340), S5582 [1AU]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (see S. 2351), S549 [29JA]

——— require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify the school’s president and a member of the Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (see S. 2431), S1164 [15FE]

——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see S. 1121), S4735 [28JN]

Dept. of HHS: provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid using telehealth services (see S. 2904), S2835 [22MY]

——— provide guidance to States relative to Medicaid items and services for non-opioid pain treatment and management (see S. 2911), S2835 [22MY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a section with responsibility for enforcement of laws against suspected operatives or agents of foreign governments and improve enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (see S. 2482), S1316 [1MR]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S4844 [9JY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2518 [7MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7510 [12DE]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (see S. 2716), S2321 [19AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a standard letter format for individuals who are indebted to the U.S. due to participation in departmental benefits programs and provide notice of such debt by electronic means (see S. 2884), S2773 [17MY]

——— furnish mental health care to certain former Armed Forces members who are not otherwise eligible to receive such care (see S. 2548), S1735 [14MR]

——— improve programs and services for homeless veterans (see S. 1072), S1630 [12MR]

——— restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2386), S1579 [8MR]

EPA: provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S1579 [8MR]

Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3762 [12JN]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP]

Federal agencies and departments: improve processes by which environmental documents are prepared and permits and applications are processed and regulated (see S. 1756), S1875 [21MR]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see S. 2391), S704 [7FE]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2237), S2925 [24MY]

Georgia (country): recognize independence anniversary, reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, and institutional reforms (see S. Res. 527), S6389 [28SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2343 [23AP]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]

Hurricanes: recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (see S. Res. 650), S6304 [25SE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

——— amend laws relative to aliens associated with a criminal gang (see S. 2380), S2878 [23MY]

Infrastructure Financing Authority: establish (see S. 1168), S348 [19JA]

Iran: call on the U.S. and its partners to continue support for the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and prosperity (see S. 2528), S1578 [8MR]

——— condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S110 [9JA]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S139 [10JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see S. 3516), S6342 [26SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: ensure coverage of inpatient treatment services furnished in mental institutions (see S. 2921), S2835 [22MY]

——— evaluate access to services and treatment for substance use disorders, telehealth services, and remote patient monitoring for pediatric populations (see S. 2910), S2835 [22MY]

Medicare: expand use of telehealth services for treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders (see S. 2901), S2835 [22MY]

——— permit review of certain payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (see S. 2690), S2218 [17AP]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S6145 [12SE]

NASA: authorize programs (see S. 3799), S7926 [19DE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Community Policing Week: designate (see S. Res. 658), S6356 [27SE]

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 639), S6224 [18SE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 394), S651 [6FE]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

Nicaragua: report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S5066 [18JY]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (see S. 3583), S7191 [28NO]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR]

Second Chance Month: designate (see S. Res. 440), S2441 [25AP]

Taiwan: recognize close relationship with the U.S. and important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship (see S. Con. Res. 40), S3952 [14JN]

——— support diplomatic alliances around the world (see S. 3406), S6191 [17SE]

Taxation: facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (see S. 3611), S7432 [11DE]

Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 610), S5759 [21AU]

——— impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5267 [24JY]

Transportation: ensure each State receives a fair percentage of total Federal highway funding (see S. 2403), S1288 [28FE]

Trusts: promote investigation of fraudulent claims against certain trusts and provide penalties against fraudulent claims against certain trusts (see S. 2564), S1765 [15MR]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S2392 [24AP]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S3760 [12JN]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Venezuela: provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE]

Veterans: improve contracting opportunities for service-connected disabled veteran-owned small business concerns (see S. 3606), S6816 [11OC]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bankruptcy: modify venue requirements relative to bankruptcy proceedings (see S. 2282), S67 [8JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see S. 2866), S2724 [16MY]

Crime: make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (see S. 3170), S4734 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations (see S. 2890), S2793 [21MY]

Dept. of Education: reform Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (see S. 2664), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see S. 3706), S7318 [5DE]

——— establish a continuous diagnostics and mitigation program (see S. 3464), S6223 [18SE]

Dept. of HUD: authorize Community Development Block Grant Program grants for partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide tools, equipment, or resources used for community development or rehabilitation projects (see S. 2808), S2594 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (see S. 2703), S2261 [18AP]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S520 [25JA]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see S. 2795), S2517 [7MY]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see S. 2577), S1845 [20MR]

Dept. of Transportation: improve Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) Program (see S. 3631), S7050 [15NO]

District of Columbia: recognize opening of Museum of the Bible (see S. Res. 747), S8059 [2JA]

Drugs: prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP]

Employment: limit private antitrust damages against occupational licensing boards and promote beneficial reforms of State occupational licensing (see S. 3598), S6816 [11OC]

Encinal Veterans Post Office, Encinal, TX: designate (see S. 3548), S6541 [4OC]

Forest Service: transfer certain national forest lands in Texas (see S. 3245), S5107 [19JY]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see S. 2734), S2391 [24AP]

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: designate (see S. 3222), S5003 [17JY]

Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (see S. 3719), S7356 [6DE]

Lyons, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 740), S7989 [20DE]

Mission Veterans Post Office Building, Mission, TX: designate (see S. 3546), S6541 [4OC]

National Family Service Learning Week: designate (see S. Res. 688), S7051 [15NO]

Pleasanton Veterans Post Office, Pleasanton, TX: designate (see S. 3547), S6541 [4OC]

Roads and highways: establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under National Park Service laws relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States (see S. 2588), S1875 [21MR]

——— establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States (see S. 2587), S1875 [21MR]

——— increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2586), S1875 [21MR]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary (see S. Res. 503), S2623 [10MY]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Stephens, Don and Deyon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2714), S2321 [19AP]

Taxation: increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (see S. 2320), S300 [18JA]

——— make civil damages, restitution, and any other monetary award given to human trafficking survivors exempt from Federal income taxes (see S. 3504), S6341 [26SE]

——— provide a taxpayer bill of rights for small businesses (see S. 2689), S2218 [17AP]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411 [26JY]

Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]

Baiocco, Dana: nomination to the CPSC, S2761 [17MY], S2787 [21MY]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN], S4858 [10JY]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]

Boom, Claria Horn: nomination to be district judge, S1980 [22MR], S1999 [9AP]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]

Branch, Elizabeth L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1149 [15FE], S1208 [26FE]

Broomes, John W.: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2110 [12AP]

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756, S3757 [12JN], S3933, S3934, S3943 [14JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5755 [21AU], S5875 [23AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2815 [22MY]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2304 [19AP], S2338 [23AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6116 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Engelhardt, Kurt D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2464 [26AP], S2510 [7MY]

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2762 [17MY], S2897 [24MY]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7036 [15NO], S7155 [28NO]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351 [19JA]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5411 [26JY], S5446 [30JY]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2735, S2760 [17MY]

Hunt, Joseph H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S5818 [22AU]

Jennings, Rebecca Grady: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2111 [12AP]

Johnson, Lynn A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5818 [22AU], S5948 [27AU]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6506 [3OC], S6564 [5OC]

Kelley, Karen Dunn: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S7035 [15NO], S7112 [27NO]

Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7210 [29NO]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7213 [29NO]

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7832 [19DE]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]

McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7222 [29NO], S7304 [5DE]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S7341 [6DE], S7379 [10DE]

Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4720 [28JN], S4896 [11JY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4933 [12JY], S4983 [17JY]

Patelunas, Isabel M. Keenan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S5819 [22AU]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2058 [11AP]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2372 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4933 [12JY], S4981 [17JY]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5611 [15AU]

——— nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1274 [28FE]

Rettig, Charles P.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S6051 [6SE], S6132 [12SE]

Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5682 [16AU]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S1980 [22MR], S2028 [10AP]

Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2978 [5JN]

Roisman, Elad L.: nomination to the SEC, S6005 [28AU], S6021 [4SE]

Scholer, Karen Gren: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1304 [1MR]

Scudder, Michael Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

St. Eve, Amy J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]

Stras, David R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146, S1147, S1148 [15FE]

Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7035 [15NO], S7078 [26NO]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S2084 [12AP]

Wier, Robert E.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2957 [4JN]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S4868 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2865 [23MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S8005 [21DE]

Privilege of the floor

Heiny, Patrick, S843 [8FE]

McGee, Ramona, S843 [8FE]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S529 [29JA]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S1891 [22MR]

——— making continuing, S116 [10JA], S307 [18JA], S337 [19JA], S368, S369 [20JA], S397, S407, S408 [21JA], S436 [22JA], S599 [5FE], S622 [6FE], S683 [7FE], S807, S833, S834 [8FE]

Armed Forces: clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen shall not influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel, S7563 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1775 [19MR], S7563 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1807, S1826 [20MR]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S7897 [19DE]

Benton, KY: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims and offer condolences to their families, S481 [24JA]

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2299 [19AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, S7417 [11DE]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4319 [21JN]

Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

China: assessment of U.S. trade policy, S2052 [11AP], S3280 [7JN]

Comey, James B., Jr.: assessment of tenure as FBI Director, S2090 [12AP]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, S3883 [13JN], S3933 [14JN], S4695 [28JN], S4868 [10JY], S5238 [24JY]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (S. 2098), S859 [12FE], S1533 [8MR], S2300 [19AP], S2846 [23MY], S2955 [4JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S38 [4JA], S2975–S2978 [5JN], S5679–S5681 [16AU], S5751 [21AU], S6785 [11OC], S6941 [14NO], S7022 [15NO], S7073–S7075 [26NO], S7330–S7332 [6DE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6736 [10OC]

Correctional institutions: reform prison system, S571 [30JA]

Courts: indictment of Backpage.com (Internet site) executives for facilitating prostitution, money laundering, and other crimes, S2053 [11AP]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S2053 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1774 [19MR], S1807 [20MR]

——— protect websites that attempt to moderate online sex trafficking content even if efforts are taken in bad faith, S1807 [20MR]

——— reduce recidivism and increase public safety by promoting successful reentry into society of released prisoners and recovery and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse (S. 1994), S2405 [25AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4384 [26JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3936 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2954 [4JN], S3882 [13JN], S3933 [14JN], S3963 [18JN], S4695 [28JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5238 [24JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, S4868 [10JY]

——— establishment of Army Futures Command in Austin, TX, S5795 [22AU]

——— improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2954 [4JN], S3882 [13JN]

——— making appropriations, S116 [10JA], S480 [24JA], S683 [7FE], S807 [8FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), unanimous-consent request, S407, S408 [21JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5709 [20AU], S5751 [21AU], S5795 [22AU], S5892 [23AU]

——— prioritize military readiness in Indo-Pacific region and improve Taiwan’s defense capabilities, S2955 [4JN]

Dept. of Education: give States receiving career and technical education funds the discretion to identify and eliminate excessive occupational licenses that create employment barriers (S. 945), S5466 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (H.R. 315), S7372 [6DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (S. 2597), S7365 [6DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S4356 [25JN], S4928 [12JY], S4978 [17JY]

——— amend the Real ID Act to permit Freely Associated States to meet identification requirements (H.R. 3398), S7332, S7333 [6DE]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), S7896 [19DE]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (S. 3706), S7374 [10DE]

——— establish a data framework to provide access for appropriate personnel to law enforcement and other departmental information (H.R. 2454), S7371 [6DE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S., S3012 [6JN], S3279 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2711 [16MY]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (S. 2703), S3011 [6JN]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), S7372 [6DE]

——— investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807 [20MR]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (S. 2345), S2711 [16MY]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (S. 2795), S2535 [8MY], S2580 [9MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), S2785 [21MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (S. 2495), S1655 [13MR]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7640–S7642 [17DE], S7746 [18DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), S7416 [11DE]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365, S7366 [6DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1891 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), House amendment, S2812 [22MY], S2894 [24MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy technology to veterans (H.R. 1162), S7896 [19DE]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S2894 [24MY]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), S7896 [19DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5709 [20AU], S5751 [21AU], S5795 [22AU], S5892 [23AU]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6736 [10OC]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684 [7FE], S807 [8FE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S479 [24JA]

Diseases and disorders: cancer research funding, S6705 [9OC]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), S7332 [6DE]

Donna Sauers Besko Post Office, Lake Odessa, MI: designate (H.R. 1850), S7897 [19DE]

Drugs: prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6119–S6121 [12SE], S6215–S6217 [18SE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1532 [8MR], S1619 [12MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1329 [5MR], S1408 [7MR]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7201 [29NO]

FBI: tribute, S2090 [12AP]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), House amendment, S226 [17JA]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2710 [16MY]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (S. 2343), S7367, S7368 [6DE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), S7370 [6DE]

Firearms: gun control, S1226 [27FE]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, S1891 [22MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (S. 2135), S39 [4JA], S481 [24JA], S571 [30JA], S1143 [15FE], S1227 [27FE], S1260, S1262 [28FE], S1299 [1MR], S1345 [6MR], S1533 [8MR], S1620 [12MR], S1655 [13MR], S1722 [14MR], S1758 [15MR], S1774 [19MR], S2785 [21MY]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S622 [6FE], S683 [7FE], S807 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), unanimous-consent request, S833, S834 [8FE]

Floods: impact of South Texas flooding, S4354 [25JN]

Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S3936 [14JN]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry, S7374 [10DE]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S338 [19JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S307 [18JA], S337 [19JA], S368, S369 [20JA], S397, S407, S408 [21JA], S436 [22JA]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, unanimous-consent agreement, S2460 [26AP]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S1758 [15MR], S2026 [10AP], S2508 [7MY], S2534 [8MY], S2579 [9MY], S2607 [10MY], S2758 [17MY]

——— nomination to be CIA Director, unanimous-consent agreement, S2760 [17MY]

——— suitability to be CIA Director relative to role in CIA detention and interrogation program, S2758 [17MY]

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: redesignate as Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (S. 3456), S7898 [19DE]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, S5887 [23AU]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), S4267 [20JN], S4319 [21JN], S4355 [25JN], S4928 [12JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S307 [18JA], S337 [19JA], S368, S369 [20JA], S397 [21JA], S436 [22JA], S480 [24JA], S599 [5FE], S622 [6FE]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S860 [12FE], S896 [13FE], S939 [14FE], S1143 [15FE]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1260 [28FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (S. 3036), S4267 [20JN], S4320 [21JN], S4356 [25JN], S4464 [27JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S3964 [18JN], S4019 [19JN], S4265 [20JN], S4319 [21JN], S4354 [25JN], S4464, S4465 [27JN], S5330 [25JY]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S7417 [11DE]

——— reform, S5330 [25JY], S7027–S7029 [15NO]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7373–S7375 [10DE]

——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S., S3964 [18JN]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S226 [17JA]

James William Robinson, Jr., Memorial Post Office Building, Westmont, IL: designate (H.R. 6167), S7897 [19DE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4851 [10JY], S4926–S4928 [12JY], S4957 [16JY], S5011 [17JY], S5036 [18JY], S5115 [23JY], S5237 [24JY], S5322 [25JY], S5404 [26JY], S5543 [1AU], S5600 [15AU], S5710 [20AU], S5752 [21AU], S5966 [28AU], S6215 [18SE], S6287 [25SE], S6318 [26SE], S6378–S6380 [28SE], S6404 [1OC], S6422 [2OC], S6459 [3OC], S6510 [4OC], S6565, S6691 [5OC]

——— request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5600 [15AU], S5710 [20AU], S5966 [28AU]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6215 [18SE], S6287 [25SE], S6318 [26SE], S6378–S6380 [28SE], S6404 [1OC], S6422 [2OC], S6459 [3OC], S6510 [4OC], S6565, S6691, S6693 [5OC]

Kennedy, Anthony M.: announcement of retirement from Supreme Court, S4694 [28JN], S4831 [9JY]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 4851), S1892 [22MR]

Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7201 [29NO]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development, implement sanctions to force weapon dismantlement, and plan for military contingencies to defend U.S. and regional security (S. Res. 361), S61 [8JA]

Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (S. 3719), S7374 [10DE]

——— strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S2785 [21MY]

M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell Floodway, Sedgwick County, KS: designate (H.R. 3383), S7897 [19DE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (H.R. 5238), S7332 [6DE]

Malloy, James J.: nomination to be U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Commander, S7351 [6DE]

Memorial Day: observance, S2893 [24MY]

Morales, David S.: nomination to be district judge, S2053 [11AP]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (S. 3100), S4319 [21JN]

NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, S6421 [2OC]

NASA: extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (S. 7), S7371, S7372 [6DE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: allow acquisition, receipt, possession, collection, shipment, transportation, importation, and display of firearms (H.R. 1417), S7332 [6DE]

National Police Week: observance, S2710 [16MY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7640 [17DE], S7746 [18DE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, S6705 [9OC]

Ouachita National Forest: exchange certain lands (H.R. 5923), S7897 [19DE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1143 [15FE]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S1758 [15MR], S2027 [10AP], S2242 [18AP], S2335 [23AP], S2360 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, S6215–S6217 [18SE]

Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC: designate (H.R. 7230), S7897 [19DE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2053 [11AP], S4927 [12JY], S5322–S5324 [25JY], S5543 [1AU], S5709 [20AU]

——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S2026 [10AP], S2460 [26AP], S2507 [7MY], S5709 [20AU]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, S226 [17JA]

Republican Party: national agenda, S2811 [22MY]

Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY: designate (H.R. 6930), S7897 [19DE]

Russia: commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), unanimous-consent request, S5086 [19JY]

——— develop strategy to expose and deter interference in U.S. elections and other democratic countries, S4978 [17JY]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2785 [21MY]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6347), S7896, S7897 [19DE]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), S7896, S7897 [19DE]

——— improve number of small business investment companies in underlicensed States (H.R. 4111), S7334, S7335 [6DE]

——— modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (H.R. 6330), S7333 [6DE]

——— support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (S. 3561), S7333 [6DE]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (H.R. 6893), S7896 [19DE]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7832–S7834 [19DE]

——— authority of officials during adjournment, S7896 [19DE]

——— legislative priorities, S10 [3JA], S512–S514 [25JA], S571 [30JA]

——— legislative program, S7372 [6DE]

——— reaffirm importance of civility, S6784 [11OC]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), S5892 [23AU]

——— authorize testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc. (S. Res. 685), S6885 [12OC]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: change address (H.R. 7243), S7898 [19DE]

Sergeant Kenneth Eric Bostic Post Office, Hawthorne, NV: designate (H.R. 5205), S7897 [19DE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S398 [21JA]

SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office, Bevier, MO: designate (H.R. 5475), S7897 [19DE]

Supreme Court: nominee selection process, S4695 [28JN], S4831 [9JY], S6691 [5OC]

Surplus Government property: provide access to and manage distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (S. 2679), S7334 [6DE]

Syria: U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, S2198 [17AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S10 [3JA], S84 [9JA], S1261 [28FE], S1298 [1MR], S1329 [5MR], S1344 [6MR], S1407 [7MR], S1532 [8MR], S1655 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2242 [18AP], S5403 [26JY], S5467 [31JY], S5679 [16AU]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S939 [14FE], S1143 [15FE]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S860 [12FE], S896 [13FE]

——— increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (S. 2320), S571 [30JA]

——— provide for deferral of inclusion in gross income for capital gains reinvested in opportunity zones, S1656 [13MR]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria (S. 1892), S5888 [23AU]

Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), S684 [7FE]

Texas Independence Day: observance, S1298 [1MR]

Thomas P. Costin, Jr., Post Office Building, Lynn, MA: designate (H.R. 6059), S7897 [19DE]

Tice, Austin: investigate disappearance in Syria while working as a journalist, S5599 [15AU]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S61 [8JA], S570–S572 [30JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S622 [6FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Iran, S60 [8JA]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4319 [21JN], S4355 [25JN]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S5086 [19JY]

Veterans Memorial Post Office, Oakville, CT: designate (H.R. 6335), S7897 [19DE]

Wilkie, Robert L.: nomination to be Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S5116 [23JY]

World War II: recognize anniversary and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (S. Res. 737), S7898 [19DE]

Zuckerberg, Mark: congressional testimony relative to online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S2025 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7824, S7829 [19DE]

Statements

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Executive Office of the President, S4696 [28JN]

Texts of

S. 2282, Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act, S68 [8JA]

S. 2320, Building U.S. Infrastructure and Leveraging Development (BUILD) Act, S302 [18JA]

S. 2345, Justice Served Act, S524 [25JA]

S. 2577, Dept. of Justice DNA Backlog Reduction Program reauthorization, S1846 [20MR]

S. 2586, increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S1876 [21MR]

S. 2587, establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, S1876–S1878 [21MR]

S. 2588, establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under National Park Service laws relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, S1878 [21MR]

S. 2664, GEAR UP for Success Act, S2123 [12AP]

S. 2689, Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act, S2219–S2222 [17AP]

S. 2703, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2264 [18AP]

S. 2714, award Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, S2323 [19AP]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2795, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, S2518–S2527 [7MY]

S. 2866, Coastal Texas Protection Act, S2726 [16MY]

S. 2890, Dept. of Defense improvement of prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2796 [21MY]

S. 3170, CyberTipline Modernization Act, S4738–S4740 [28JN]

S. 3222, J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX, S5005 [17JY]

S. 3245, Lake Fannin Conveyance Act, S5109 [19JY]

S. 3464, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act, S6226 [18SE]

S. 3504, Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act, S6343 [26SE]

S. 3546, Mission Veterans Post Office Building, Mission, TX, S6543 [4OC]

S. 3547, Pleasanton Veterans Post Office, Pleasanton, TX, S6543 [4OC]

S. 3548, Encinal Veterans Post Office, Encinal, TX, S6543 [4OC]

S. 3598, Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief and Reform Act, S6820 [11OC]

S. 3631, Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, S7053 [15NO]

S. 3706, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, S7320 [5DE]

S. 3719, Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act, S7358 [6DE]

Tributes

Bush, Barbara Pierce, S2241 [18AP]

Bush, George, S7271 [4DE], S7329 [6DE]

Cochran, Senator, S1892 [22MR]

Hatch, Senator, S7471 [12DE]

Heller, Senator, S7537 [13DE]

James, Daniel, III, S808 [8FE]

Kirlin, Emily, S514 [25JA]

McCain, John, S5965 [28AU]

McConnell, Senator, S3736 [12JN]

Tillerson, Rex W., S1758 [15MR]

COROALLES, TONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E632 [11MY]

CORPORATE HEALTH CARE COALITION

Letters

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9250 [28SE]

CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1717), S1270 [28FE]

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Amendments

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7806 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions

Americorps: making supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 6373), H6195 [13JY]

——— recognize contributions of members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Community service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7286), H10169 [12DE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6470), H6648 [23JY]

Domestic Volunteer Service Act: repeal authority to establish certain volunteer programs (see H.R. 5931), H4692 [23MY]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see S. Res. 483), S2440 [25AP] (see H. Res. 859), H3742 [27AP]

Conference reports

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

Letters

Dept. of Education programs funding: Jeff Carter and Sheryl Cohen, Committee for Education Funding, H4879 [7JN]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Americorps: making supplemental appropriations (H.R. 6373), E1009 [13JY]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2022, H2025 [22MR], H7803–H7806 [4SE], H8897–H8904, H9040–H9047 [26SE]

Senior Corps: tribute to Foster Grandparent program, H8175 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Americorps: recognize contributions of members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (S. Res. 434), S1847 [20MR]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5671, S5673, S5685 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5735, S5738–S5741, S5751, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5811 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046 [6SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (S. Res. 483), S2443 [25AP]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S697 [7FE]

——— resignation of certain officials due to alleged intolerant comments, S1267 [28FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]

Nomination of Barbara Stewart To Be Corp. for National and Community Service Chief Executive Officer: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]

S. Res. 434, recognize contributions of Corp. for National and Community Service Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S., S1736 [14MR]

S. Res. 483, National Senior Corps Week, S2441 [25AP]

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7806 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6470), H6648 [23JY]

Conference reports

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2022, H2025 [22MR], H7803–H7806 [4SE], H8897–H8904, H9040–H9047 [26SE]

Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Arizona PBS, E247 [1MR]

Remarks in Senate

Calvert, Rubydee: nomination to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors, S2917 [24MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5671, S5673, S5685 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5735, S5738–S5741, S5751, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5811 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046 [6SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]

Ross, Laura Gore: nomination to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors, S2917 [24MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]

Nomination of Laura Gore Ross to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2439 [25AP]

Nomination of Rubydee Calvert to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2439 [25AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]

S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]

CORPORATIONS related term(s) Business and Industry

Articles and editorials

Trump Picks Top Koch Recipient for Secretary of State, S2443 [25AP]

Well-Heeled Investors Reap the Republican Tax Cut Bonanza, H1330 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions

Bankruptcy: modify venue requirements relative to bankruptcy proceedings (see S. 2282), S67 [8JA]

Business and industry: clarify that acquisitions that tend to create a monopsony violate certain antitrust laws (see H.R. 5630), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit consideration of spurious economic efficiencies to justify anticompetitive mergers (see H.R. 5642), H3706 [26AP]

——— require certain companies to disclose measures taken to identify and address conditions of forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor within the company’s supply chains (see H.R. 7089), H9443 [23OC]

Economy: require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (see S. 3348), S5618 [15AU] (see H.R. 7294), H10209 [13DE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]

——— prohibit establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see S. 2939), S2877 [23MY]

Employment: prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (see H.R. 5632), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of illegality of such covenants (see H.R. 5631), H3705 [26AP]

Federal employees: provide a corporate responsibility investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see S. 3244), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 6452), H6588 [19JY]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks and financial service companies in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see S. 3542), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7006), H9406 [28SE] (see H.R. 7383), H10510 [20DE]

GSA: prohibit from awarding contracts to certain insured depository institutions that avoid doing business with certain companies that are engaged in lawful commerce based solely on social policy (see S. 3539), S6438 [2OC]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7758 [21AU]

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board: increase transparency (see H.R. 5614), H3574 [25AP]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 395), S704 [7FE]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H5815 [27JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]

Privacy: encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 523), S2924 [24MY]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: increase transparency (see H.R. 5614), H3574 [25AP]

SEC: issue regulations to require public corporations to disclose political expenditures (see H.R. 5670), H3746 [1MY]

——— require proxy advisory firms registration as investment advisers (see S. 3614), S6924 [13NO]

——— require publicly traded companies to disclose to investors information on cybersecurity risks and presence of cybersecurity experts on the board of trustees (see H.R. 6638), H7732 [27JY]

——— study rule 10b5-1 trading plans relative to the definition of insider trading (see H.R. 6320), H6040 [10JY]

Securities: prohibit large employers from buying back stock unless employees are paid above a certain amount and allowed to earn paid sick leave, and no executive earns more than 150 times median employee pay (see S. 3640), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7145), H9567 [16NO]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: eliminate tax breaks, deductions, and credits for corporations that lock out workers during a labor dispute and prohibit deductions and credits for wages and benefits paid to temporary workers during labor lockouts (see S. 3544), S6495 [3OC]

——— eliminate tax preferences for foreign profits by repealing reduced rate of tax on foreign-derived intangible income and global intangible low-taxed income (see H.R. 5145), H1340 [1MR]

——— ensure workers and communities that are responsible for record corporate profits benefit from the wealth that those workers and communities help to create (see S. 2505), S1378 [6MR]

——— impose a tax on large employers whose employees receive certain Federal benefits because the employees’ income is below a living wage (see S. 3410), S6038 [5SE]

——— increase tax on certain global intangible income by requiring taxes to be paid based on the country in which the profits are earned and not averaged (see H.R. 6015), H4848 [6JN]

——— modify global intangible low-taxed income by repealing tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net controlled foreign corporation tested income on a per-country basis (see S. 3674), S7190 [28NO]

——— prohibit deduction for prescription drug advertising and promotional expenses (see S. 2478), S1316 [1MR]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see S. 2459), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 2368), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

——— reestablish 15 percent corporate rate bracket (see H.R. 7176), H9667 [27NO]

Trump, President: require annual reports on Federal expenditures made to personal business holdings and regulatory actions that financially benefit the President, his businesses, and those of his close family members (see H.R. 5182), H1441 [6MR]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Factsheets

Tax Relief Pays American Workers: Senator Inhofe, S129 [10JA]

Letters

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Feeding America (organization), H9105 [27SE]

Lists

Companies increasing compensation as result of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, S129 [10JA]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: eliminate incentives for corporations to hold accumulated earnings offshore, invest in domestic infrastructure, and provide international tax reform (H.R. 1670), H7816 [4SE]

Capital One Financial Corp.: tribute to grant to fund Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Project Learn, H3841 [9MY]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (H.J. Res. 136), E938 [27JN]

Employment: prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (H.R. 5632), H3870 [9MY]

General Motors Co.: impact of announced closures of auto plants, H9658 [27NO], H9670 [28NO], H9731 [29NO], H9753 [30NO]

Georgia (country): reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and address alleged mistreatment and harassment of U.S. companies doing business in Georgia, E906 [25JN]

——— reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and promote U.S. companies doing business in Georgia, H6274 [17JY]

NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, H5756 [27JN], H7091 [24JY], H9531 [15NO], E924 [26JN]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (H.R. 6249), H5759 [27JN], E936 [27JN]

——— impact of Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v. FEC relative to the influence of money and corporations in elections, H6055 [11JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 6239), H6060, H6061 [11JY]

SEC: study rule 10b5-1 trading plans relative to the definition of insider trading, H6307 [17JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H8 [8JA], H22, H29, H72–H75 [9JA], H85, H91, H93, H94, H128, H129 [10JA], H177, H399–H401 [16JA], H422, H455 [17JA], H489, H539 [18JA], H573 [19JA], H585 [20JA], H656, H671 [29JA], H684, H688 [30JA], H829 [6FE], H979 [8FE], H1173 [14FE], H1201 [15FE], H1257–H1262 [26FE], H1272, H1329 [27FE], H1422, H1425–H1431 [6MR], H1702 [20MR], H3085–H3089 [10AP], H3104, H3108 [11AP], H3307 [13AP], H3382, H3393 [17AP], H3404, H3405 [18AP], H3456, H3457, H3460 [24AP], H3773, H3774 [7MY], H5083–H5088 [12JN], H5642–H5646 [25JN], H6047 [11JY], H6245 [16JY], H6585 [19JY], H7171, H7648, H7649 [25JY], E231 [27FE]

——— impact on women, H65 [9JA]

——— repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (H.R. 5928), H4592 [23MY]

Taxation: provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (H.R. 5108), H7816 [4SE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, H30 [9JA], H86, H93 [10JA]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (H.R. 5609), H5754 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: allocation of funds, S2659 [15MY]

Business and industry: modify standards for unlawful acquisitions (S. 1812), S2856 [23MY]

——— promote merger enforcement and protect competition through adjusting premerger filing fees, increasing antitrust enforcement resources, and improving information provided to antitrust enforcers (S. 1811), S2855 [23MY]

——— tribute to efforts of companies to expand use of renewable energy and combat climate change, S1832 [20MR], S6210 [18SE], S6707 [9OC]

Climate: American Petroleum Institute actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S1234–S1236 [27FE]

——— efforts of fossil fuel industry to deny and discredit science behind climate change, S1234 [27FE], S1430 [7MR], S1680 [13MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S2356–S2358 [23AP], S2378 [24AP], S2426 [25AP], S2462 [26AP], S2839–S2841 [22MY], S2988 [5JN], S4031 [19JN], S4904–S4906 [11JY], S5261 [24JY], S5481–S5483 [31JY], S5823 [22AU], S6129 [12SE], S6211 [18SE], S6375–S6378 [28SE], S7305–S7308 [5DE]

——— National Association of Manufacturers actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S899 [13FE]

——— U.S. Chamber of Commerce actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S800 [8FE], S1234 [27FE]

Climate Leadership Council: release of ‘‘Exceeding Paris—How the Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan Would Significantly Exceed the U.S. Paris Commitment’’ report, S6211 [18SE]

Crime: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1454), S1270 [28FE]

——— require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1717), S1270 [28FE]

Economy: impact of employee layoffs on profits and stock prices, S1830 [20MR]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S3004 [6JN]

——— require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (S. 3348), S5887 [23AU]

——— status, S5745 [21AU], S6794–S6798 [11OC]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts, S1706 [14MR]

General Motors Co.: impact of announced closures of auto plants, S7107, S7125 [27NO]

——— layoff of employees at Lordstown, OH, plant and relocation of jobs to Mexico, S4376 [25JN]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]

NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, S2782 [21MY], S6406 [1OC], S6421, S6432 [2OC], S6490 [3OC]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374–S2379 [24AP], S2424–S2428, S2443, S2444 [25AP], S2461–S2463 [26AP]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 1585), S2376 [24AP], S3748 [12JN], S4031 [19JN], S7309 [5DE], S7390 [11DE]

SEC: require proxy advisory firms registration as investment advisers (S. 3614), S6927 [13NO]

Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

——— impact of decisions on corporate interests, S6610 [5OC]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S10 [3JA], S81, S84, S100 [9JA], S113, S122–S124, S128 [10JA], S143, S157–S159 [11JA], S173 [16JA], S213, S227, S230, S234, S236 [17JA], S265, S281 [18JA], S448 [23JA], S544 [29JA], S596 [5FE], S618, S630 [6FE], S930, S932, S945 [14FE], S1132 [15FE], S1211 [26FE], S1224, S1229 [27FE], S1261, S1262, S1267, S1271 [28FE], S1295, S1298 [1MR], S1328–S1330 [5MR], S1344, S1346, S1349, S1400 [6MR], S1530–S1533 [8MR], S1618 [12MR], S1645, S1655 [13MR], S1696, S1716, S1717 [14MR], S1742 [15MR], S1773 [19MR], S2048 [11AP], S2087 [12AP], S2505, S2507 [7MY], S2533 [8MY], S2560, S2587 [9MY], S2736 [17MY], S2823 [22MY], S2890, S2919 [24MY], S3877 [13JN], S4381 [26JN]

Taxation: provide a tax credit to businesses that invest in American jobs, provide fair wages and benefits, employ active duty personnel, recruit veterans, and maintain a diverse workforce (S. 1778), S7125 [27NO]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), S837 [8FE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S16 [3JA], S31, S36 [4JA], S49, S75 [8JA], S342 [19JA], S374 [20JA], S6966 [14NO]

Tobacco industry: past and current efforts to oppose regulation of tobacco products, S2354–S2356 [23AP]

Trump, President: take certain actions relative to personal business holdings to ensure compliance with emoluments clause of the Constitution while serving as President (S. Con. Res. 4), S3271 [7JN]

Reports filed

Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6320) (H. Rept. 115–891), H7742 [3AU]

Texts of

S. 2282, Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act, S68 [8JA]

S. Res. 395, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Olympic Team USA to attract sponsorships, S706 [7FE]

S. Res. 523, encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens, S2937 [24MY]

CORPORON, MINDY

Remarks in House

Overland Park, KS: tribute to Give Seven Days Challenge, H3161 [12AP]

Tribute, H489 [18JA]

CORPS OF ENGINEERS related term(s) Department of Defense

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3985, S4006, S4007 [18JN], S4021, S4022, S4039, S4040, S4041, S4042, S4043, S4044, S4045, S4046, S4047, S4048, S4049, S4050, S4051, S4053, S4054, S4055, S4056, S4057, S4059, S4249 [19JN], S4265, S4287, S4288, S4289, S4290, S4291, S4292 [20JN], S4325, S4329, S4333, S4334, S4335, S4336, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4350, S4351 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], H4925, H4926, H4928, H4929, H4930, H4931, H4933, H4934, H4936, H4937, H4939, H4940, H4941, H4944, H4945, H4946, H4947, H4949, H4950, H4951, H4952, H4953, H4954, H4955, H4956, H4964, H4965, H4966, H4968, H4969, H4970, H4971, H4972, H4973, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977 [7JN], H4985, H4986, H4987, H4988, H4990, H4991, H4993, H4994 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in Louisiana (S. 1142), S5864, S5868 [22AU]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Water: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4879 [10JY], H4793, H4813, H4815, H4816, H4817, H4818, H4819, H4820, H4821, H4822, H4823, H4824, H4825, H4826, H4827, H4828, H4829, H4830, H4831, H4832, H4833, H4834, H4835, H4836, H4837, H4838, H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development appropriations, H5827 [28JN]

Articles and editorials

Don’t Blame the Army Corps of Engineers for Okeechobee, Everglades Woes, S4903 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Cheatham County, TN: provide for conveyance of certain property (see H.R. 5703), H3833 [8MY]

Clatsop County, OR: deauthorize portions of project for raising and improving existing levees on the Walluski River (see H.R. 5748), H3928 [10MY]

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

Connecticut: deauthorize a water resources project at Bridgeport Harbor (see H.R. 5432), H3059 [5AP]

Employment: establish an innovative water infrastructure workforce development program (see S. 2346), S520 [25JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2975), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5895), H4283 [21MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN] (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1059), H8169 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Fannin County, TX: limit claims seeking judicial review of any environmental impact statement, review, or authorization of the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Project (see S. 3202), S4950 [12JY]

FERC: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in California (see H.R. 5817), H3976 [15MY]

Florida: prioritize public health and safety in managing Lake Okeechobee and the Central and Southern Florida system by preventing toxic discharges and maintaining water quality and volume (see H.R. 6700), H7824 [4SE]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

Nashville, TN: convey certain property (see H.R. 5419), H3052 [29MR]

Native Americans: require transfer of certain land to be held in trust for the benefit of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North and South Dakota (see S. 3752), S7586 [13DE]

New Jersey: deauthorize portion of Raritan River Navigation Channel (see H.R. 6675), H7758 [21AU]

Public works: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (see H.R. 5726), H3884 [9MY]

——— permanently extend authority to accept and expend funds from certain entities to process permits for certain infrastructure projects (see S. 2585), S1875 [21MR]

Table Rock Lake: exempt certain structures from removal from property (see H.R. 7126), H9525 [14NO]

Texas: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see S. 2866), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 3760), S7656 [17DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY] (see H.R. 8), H4242 [18MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— provide for certain water resources development activities (see S. 3789), S7926 [19DE]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ and clarify definition of navigable waters (see H.R. 7194), H9742 [29NO]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2329), S467 [23JA]

Waterways: amend laws relative to operation and maintenance of navigation facilities (see H.R. 5688), H3781 [7MY]

Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (see H.R. 5742), H3885 [9MY]

Cloture motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Cost Estimates

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8): CBO, H4798–H4800 [6JN]

Explanations

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC]

Letters

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8140 [12SE]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]

——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]

——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]

——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]

——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]

——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3930 [14JN], S4329 [21JN], S4890 [11JY], H4998 [8JN]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]

Water: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4843 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Abiquiu Dam: expedite feasibility study, H4830 [6JN]

Allegheny River: consider recreational boat traffic levels in making funding determinations relative to operation and maintenance of locks, H4823 [6JN]

Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Program: funding, H4956 [7JN]

Bainbridge, GA: convey land parcels known as Earle May Recreational Area, H4832, H4833 [6JN]

Bridges: grant authority to repair or replace any bridge that is necessary for evacuation during extreme weather or natural disasters in New England, H4833, H4834 [6JN]

Camp Ellis Beach Shore Damage Mitigation Project: funding, H4859 [7JN]

Cedar Rapids, IA: prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project, H4833 [6JN]

Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan: clarify authority to grant credit to Florida for work performed during design or construction, H4822 [6JN]

Dams: assess certain dams and report on impact of Federal versus local maintenance of dams, H4840 [6JN]

——— rehabilitation funding, H4789 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: convey certain land along the Columbia River to the Tri-Cities area of Washington, H4676 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act administrative expenses account funding, H6449 [17JY]

Disasters: expedite previously authorized projects in declared disaster areas, H4836 [6JN]

——— flood control funding, H4966 [7JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by wildfires, H9083–H9086 [26SE]

——— post-disaster watershed assessment studies funding, H4952, H4953 [7JN]

Ecology and environment: encourage entering into agreements with non-Federal entities relative to dredged material disposal facilities, H4835, H4836 [6JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H4951, H4955 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], E813, E815, E816 [8JN], E832 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1059), H8181–H8184 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to recommit, H4998, H4999 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), Senate amendment, H5826 [28JN]

EPA: prohibit use of funds to enforce abandonment criteria for prior converted cropland, H4967 [7JN]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (H.R. 3186), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

Floods: enhance Levee Safety Action Classification risk tool, H4837, H4838 [6JN]

——— reform cost and benefit feasibility assessment relative to repair of non-Federal levees after flood disasters, H4825, H4826 [6JN]

Florida: expedite completion of repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike, E849 [15JN]

——— prohibit water discharges from Lake Okeechobee until the water quality is deemed safe, H5158 [14JN], H5510 [22JN], H5651 [26JN], H6044 [11JY]

GAO: include trough bars, coastal wetlands, and barrier reefs in study on feasibility of natural features projects for Corps of Engineers flood risk management, hurricane, storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration projects, H4819, H4820 [6JN]

——— report on improving Corps of Engineers workforce capacity and preparedness, H4818, H4819 [6JN]

——— study how changes in navigation industry workforce with which Corps of Engineers collaborates may affect safety and operations of the navigation industry, H4819 [6JN]

——— study on compliance with stormwater runoff mitigation requirements, H4826 [6JN]

Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study: clarify Federal/non-Federal cost share, require approval before constructing additional technologies, and expedite completion, H4828, H4829 [6JN]

——— require completion by certain date, H4831, H4832 [6JN]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H4800, H4804 [6JN], H8224 [13SE]

Harbors: study noise abatement and noise mitigation technologies and practices, H4823, H4824 [6JN]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

——— ensure preparedness for start of season, H4858 [7JN]

——— expedite study of Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts, H4838 [6JN]

——— restore and increase resiliency of public infrastructure in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and continental U.S. damaged as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

Local government: ensure local communities, with an emphasis on low-income, minority, rural, and tribal communities, are involved in the planning and implementation process of projects, H4821 [6JN]

M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell Floodway, Sedgwick County, KS: designate (H.R. 3383), H9060 [26SE]

Minnesota: urge a Prairie Island Indian Community Land Study, E1650 [12DE]

Mississippi River and Tributaries Project: expedite reset and restoration of damaged levees after any flood event, H4839 [6JN]

Missouri River: prohibit building any new, unproven structures for endangered species along the Missouri River, H8226 [13SE]

National Academy of Sciences: provide assessment on evaluation of projects to advance flood control, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and promote water quality, H4817, H4818, H4825 [6JN]

New Hampshire: use existing authority to dredge Hampton Harbor, H4834, H4835 [6JN]

Plymouth Harbor dredging project: expedite and complete, H4831 [6JN]

Portsmouth Harbor Navigation Improvement Project: expedite, H4835 [6JN]

Public works: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (H.R. 5726), H3923 [10MY], E617 [9MY]

——— ensure timely payback of advanced funds paid toward the Federal share of flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects by non-Federal interests, H4820 [6JN]

——— include any project or facility for which there is a final report for disposition in future work plans, H4839 [6JN]

——— prioritize operation and maintenance projects of existing infrastructure, H4821, H4822 [6JN]

——— provide greater flexibility and the ability to use a variety of factors in determining financial assurances for certain projects, H4815 [6JN]

——— provide permanent authority to enter cost recovery agreements for evaluation and processing of permits for public utility, natural gas companies, and railroad carriers, H4817 [6JN]

——— require payment of outstanding balance of the Federal cost share for any project with a cost share agreement with local communities, H4822, H4823 [6JN]

Puerto Rico: expedite projects in aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4827 [6JN]

——— provide additional support for electrical power restoration, H3990 [16MY]

Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration program: funding, H4830, H4831 [6JN]

Real estate: acquire minimum interest in real property necessary to support projects or actions, H4824 [6JN]

——— notify all residential property stakeholders of the Corps’ interest in adjacent properties, H4841 [6JN]

San Juan Harbor, PR: expedite report for navigation project, H4829 [6JN]

Sault Ste. Marie, MI: construction of Soo Locks, H4790, H4820, H4821 [6JN], H8227 [13SE]

Texas: expedite flood and storm damage reduction studies to reduce the risk of damage from future floods and hurricanes in the Houston and coastal Texas areas, H4836, H4837 [6JN]

Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam: study modifications to preserve and enhance recreational opportunities, preserve ecosystem, and maintain flood control, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

Warren Glen Dam Removal Project: expedite completion of feasibility study, H4829, H4830 [6JN]

Water: consider historic and national significance of dredging projects when allocating funds, H4926 [7JN]

——— consider water storage when carrying out a water resource development feasibility study, H4816 [6JN]

——— construction account funding, H4925, H4926 [7JN]

——— expand authority to permit cooperation with regional coalitions seeking to create or improve water infrastructure, H4817 [6JN]

——— expand the number of water projects eligible under the non-Federal implementation pilot program, H4816 [6JN]

——— grant authority to accept funds from non-Federal interests to update water operations manuals, H4840, H4841 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4793, H4798–H4846 [6JN], H4859 [7JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), corrections in engrossment, H4846 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

——— include universities in the list of entities considered when reporting on development of innovative materials by entities involved in water resource development projects, H4818 [6JN]

——— municipality water supply assistance funding relative to adverse affects of construction projects, H4823 [6JN]

——— prohibit repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6460, H6461 [17JY]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3938 [15MY], H4225–H4227 [18MY]

——— storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program funding, H4842 [6JN]

Waterways: ensure safe two-way traffic in high-volume Federal navigation projects in deep draft navigation channels, H4824, H4825 [6JN]

——— expedite process for study and implementation of dredged material management plans, H4827, H4828 [6JN]

——— investigation account funding, H4925 [7JN]

Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, H4834 [6JN], H8228 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: require report on status of returning excess non-Federal funds to non-Federal project sponsors, S4021 [19JN]

Cedar Rapids, IA: prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project, S3747 [12JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3861 [12JN], S3864 [13JN], S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4353, S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4398 [26JN], S4501 [27JN], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116–S6118, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4886–S4891 [11JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3973 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), unanimous-consent agreement, S4265 [20JN], S4333 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], S4880 [10JY]

Everglades restoration project: expedite implementation of comprehensive plan, S7347–S7349 [6DE]

——— expedite implementation of comprehensive plan (S. 1234), S4833 [9JY], S4919–S4921 [11JY]

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Flannagan Dam (H.R. 447), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gathright Dam (H.R. 446), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the W. Kerr Scott Dam (H.R. 951), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in Louisiana (S. 1142), S5868 [22AU]

Florida: authorize construction of a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to reduce toxic discharges, S4902, S4920 [11JY]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, S5803 [22AU], S5887 [23AU]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE]

James, R.D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, S492, S498 [24JA]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, unanimous-consent agreement, S463 [23JA]

M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell Floodway, Sedgwick County, KS: designate (H.R. 3383), S7897 [19DE]

Massachusetts: Boston Harbor improvement project, Plymouth Harbor dredging project, and Cape Cod bridge replacement project funding, S6748 [10OC]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (S. 1633), S5676 [16AU]

Water: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6200, S6212 [18SE], S6697 [5OC], S6703, S6704, S6708–S6712, S6714–S6717 [9OC], S6735–S6737, S6742–S6749, S6751, S6754, S6755 [10OC], S6807 [11OC]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4902, S4920 [11JY], S5676 [16AU]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (S. 2800), S2801 [22MY], S2862, S2863 [23MY], S3747 [12JN]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S4328, S4329 [21JN], S4361 [25JN]

Reports filed

America’s Water Infrastructure Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–697), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2975) (S. Rept. 115–258), S2923 [24MY]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 115–311), S5516 [31JY]

Recreation Not Red-Tape Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 115–1063), H9762 [3DE]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 115–708), H4738 [1JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]

——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]

Statements

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4804–H4813 [6JN]

H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]

H.R. 3186, Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139 [12SE]

H.R. 3383, M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell Floodway, Sedgwick County, KS, H9060 [26SE]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

S. 1142, J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act, S5869 [22AU]

S. 2866, Coastal Texas Protection Act, S2726 [16MY]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

Remarks in House

Hunsaker, Joyce: World Shotgun Championship International Bunker Trap bronze medal recipient, H1510 [13MR]

Ports: widening and deepening project funding, H1273 [27FE]

CORRADA del RIO, BALTASAR

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1554 [14MR]

CORREA, J. LUIS (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4699 [24MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9420 [5OC]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 1406), H132 [10JA]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4871), H625 [22JA]

Bankruptcy: make student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 2366), H5363 [20JN]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 3613), H3931 [10MY]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3444 [18AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Cambodia: promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law, condemn political violence and human rights violations, and call for respect for freedom of the press, assembly, and speech and electoral reforms (see H. Res. 661), H133 [10JA]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9691 [28NO]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H5817 [27JN]

Colleges and universities: provide a legal framework necessary for the growth of innovative private financing options for students to fund postsecondary education (see H.R. 3145), H6112 [11JY]

——— provide for in-State tuition rates for refugees and asylees (see H.R. 2944), H6042 [10JY]

Congress: allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program beneficiaries to be congressional employees (see H.R. 97), H9569 [16NO]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8733 [17SE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H9408 [28SE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3444 [18AP]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H3452 [23AP]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

——— submit study by the Defense Business Board on potential departmental cost savings and provide for expedited consideration of legislation to implement such savings (see H.R. 1326), H1335 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H9092 [26SE]

——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see H.R. 5241), H3887 [9MY]

——— establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 2234), H5286 [19JN]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H6465 [17JY]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 5136), H3046 [23MR]

Dept. of HHS: enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]

——— provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening (see H.R. 6315), H6264 [16JY]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1755 [21MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: implement certain requirements for information relative to supply chain risk (see H.R. 6430), H6557 [18JY]

——— increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see H.R. 4940), H901 [6FE]

——— prohibit funding to frontline operational components for procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria (see H.R. 5574), H3441 [18AP]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H9463 [2NO]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H5817 [27JN]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (see H.R. 4403), H1267 [26FE]

Dept. of Justice: limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H737 [2FE]

——— provide death benefits for campus police officers (see H.R. 3569), H1609 [14MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1442 [6MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish grant program to support creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity (see H.R. 6791), H9432 [12OC]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5991 [6JY]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H9153 [27SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 731), H583 [19JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 169), H625 [22JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend Hardest Hit Fund (see H.R. 5673), H3783 [7MY]

Dept. of Transportation: prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H1267 [26FE]

——— carry out a pilot program establishing a secure, patient-centered, portable medical records system, that would allow veterans to have access to their personal health information (see H.R. 3497), H975 [7FE]

——— conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3342 [16AP]

——— enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct surveys to measure cannabis use by veterans (see H.R. 7128), H9525 [14NO]

——— enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of certain veterans unable to live independently to non-departmental medical foster homes (see H.R. 5693), H5201 [14JN]

——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see H.R. 2452), H1755 [21MR]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]

——— provide for a policy on medicinal cannabis (see H.R. 7130), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans Health Administration personnel and reform recruitment and hiring process (see H.R. 5521), H3342 [16AP]

——— provide training in use of medical cannabis for all departmental primary care providers (see H.R. 7129), H9525 [14NO]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H3835 [8MY]

——— revise mission statement to be more inclusive of women veterans and surviving family members (see H.R. 7158), H9568 [16NO]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5201 [14JN]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H7156 [24JY]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

——— limit application of Federal laws to distribution and consumption of marijuana (see H.R. 1227), H3750 [3MY]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H555 [18JA]

——— urge action to increase equity within the legal cannabis marketplace (see H. Res. 943), H5200 [14JN]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H7871 [5SE]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see H. Res. 845), H3575 [25AP]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see H.R. 4884), H1127 [13FE]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

EPA: establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1544 [13MR]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3444 [18AP]

Executive Office of the President: establish National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 5822), H4736 [29MY]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H5022 [8JN]

FCC: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5817 [27JN]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H2043 [22MR]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H733 [30JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR]

FEMA: establish a contractor review process for vendors seeking disaster response contracts (see H.R. 4995), H1074 [8FE]

Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H625 [22JA]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H9449 [26OC]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1336 [27FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H9425 [9OC]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5760), H5095 [12JN]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H9092 [26SE]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H9092 [26SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10512 [20DE]

Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H554 [18JA]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9768 [6DE]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Immigration: clarify admissibility and deportability of aliens acting in accordance with State and foreign marijuana laws (see H.R. 7275), H10512 [20DE]

——— eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H1212 [15FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H5095 [12JN]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5817 [27JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H6042 [10JY]

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6041 [10JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7772 [24AU]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H5363 [20JN]

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 332), H3936 [11MY]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H19 [8JA]

——— condemn 1988 massacre of political prisoners and call for justice for victims (see H. Res. 188), H738 [2FE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H8172 [12SE]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H8728 [13SE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H5750 [26JN]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H2043 [22MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3317 [13AP]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H2043 [22MR]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9668 [27NO]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H4694 [23MY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H2043 [22MR]

Members of Congress: ensure access to Federal facilities in order to exercise oversight responsibilities (see H.R. 6260), H5973 [28JN]

——— suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1789), H629 [25JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9569 [16NO]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H7871 [5SE]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6465 [17JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7722 [26JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H678 [29JA]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H9421 [5OC]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 233), H902 [6FE]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H3835 [8MY]

Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H1507 [9MR]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

SBA: modify upfront guarantee fees for certain 7(a) loans to eliminate economic barriers faced by women, minorities, and veteran small business owners (see H.R. 7186), H9691 [28NO]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H9153 [27SE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4733 [25MY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H5286 [19JN]

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— restore tax exemption for advance refunding bonds (see H.R. 5003), H5581 [22JN]

——— treat Indian tribal governments in the same manner as State governments for certain Federal tax purposes (see H.R. 3138), H5977 [28JN]

Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (see H.R. 4918), H737 [2FE]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H4210 [17MY]

——— recognize contributions of Montagnards who fought with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnamese Conflict and condemn suppression of human rights and civil liberties (see H. Res. 797), H3097 [10AP]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3575 [25AP]

——— commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1150), H9744 [29NO]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1508 [9MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H2043 [22MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H5095 [12JN]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 4044), H5977 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: ensure each member who is discharged or separated from service receives documentation relative to the training and experience of the member (see H.R. 5049), H1212 [15FE]

Bankruptcy: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6588), H7722 [26JY]

Children and youth: add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards (see H.R. 6984), H9405 [28SE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (see H.R. 5050), H1212 [15FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (see H.R. 5486), H3209 [12AP]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1501 [8MR]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 827), H3315 [13AP]

Santos Santos, Gualterio L.: relief (see H.R. 7134), H9526 [14NO]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: ensure each member who is discharged or separated from service receives documentation relative to the training and experience of the member (H.R. 5049), H1213 [15FE]

Bankruptcy: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (H.R. 6588), H7726 [26JY]

Children and youth: add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards (H.R. 6984), H9407 [28SE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (H.R. 5050), H1213 [15FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (H.R. 5486), H3210 [12AP]

Santos Santos, Gualterio L.: relief (H.R. 7134), H9526 [14NO]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (H.R. 4946), H902 [6FE]

Remarks

AlvaradoSmith (business): anniversary, E1221• [7SE]

Anaheim, CA: tribute to Anaheim Union High School District efforts to install digital mapping system, establish Cybersecurity Pathway, and create Offensive Security Society, E832• [13JN]

——— tribute to Western High School football team, H9658 [27NO]

Armed Forces: ensure each member who is discharged or separated from service receives documentation relative to the training and experience of the member (H.R. 5049), E197• [15FE]

Bankruptcy: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (H.R. 6588), E1092• [26JY]

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA (fraternal organization): anniversary, E231• [27FE]

Bureau of Reclamation: facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6056 [11JY]

Children and youth: add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards (H.R. 6984), E1334• [28SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4702 [24MY]

——— study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: achieve security of firearms and other sensitive assets among departmental components (H.R. 4433), H51 [9JA]

——— develop best practices for utilizing advanced passenger information and passenger name record data for counterterrorism screening and vetting operations (H.R. 4581), H49 [9JA]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), Senate amendments, H10414, H10415 [20DE]

——— require a threat assessment on current foreign terrorist fighter activities (H.R. 4564), H47 [9JA]

——— require counterterrorism information sharing coordination (H.R. 4569), H48 [9JA]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (H.R. 5050), E193• [15FE]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H472, H473 [17JA]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (H.R. 4910), H3754, H3755 [7MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H4044 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), H5617 [25JN]

——— enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of certain veterans unable to live independently to non-departmental medical foster homes (H.R. 5693), H7174 [25JY]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H4044 [16MY]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (H.R. 5486), E443• [12AP]

——— provide for certain reporting requirements relative to medical care for women veterans provided by departmental and non-departmental medical providers (H.R. 4334), H4266 [21MY]

——— provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, H9800 [10DE]

——— provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty (H.R. 4335), H3755 [7MY]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), H9800 [10DE]

Drugs: provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws, H472, H473 [17JA]

Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, H6636 [23JY]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1557 [14MR]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1557 [14MR]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6056 [11JY]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (H. Res. 768), E283• [8MR]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H99 [10JA], H461 [17JA], H1143 [14FE], H1557 [14MR]

——— discharge of legal immigrants serving in the Armed Forces, H5995 [10JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (H.R. 6135), H5275 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5142, H5143, H5144, H5146, H5147, H5148, H5149 [13JN], H6056, H6101, H6103 [11JY]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (H.R. 4796), H5426 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H5426 [21JN]

Latino Health Access (organization): anniversary, E1435• [23OC]

National Donate Life Month: designate (H. Res. 827), E456• [13AP]

Orange County, CA: anniversary of Family Caregiver Resource Center, E1525• [14NO]

Santa Ana, CA: tribute to Nicholas Academic Center, E835• [13JN]

Small business: amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1557 [14MR]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (H.R. 4946), H6208 [16JY], E146• [6FE]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), H7122 [24JY]

Vietnam: call for release of Michael Nguyen, H7818 [4SE], H10502 [20DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H10502 [20DE]

Tributes

Banuelos, Bob, H1617 [15MR]

Buenaflor, Eduardo, E755• [1JN]

Bùi Bi̇nh Bân, E1528• [15NO]

Calderón, Mauro, E1307• [26SE]

Chairez, Carlos, E328• [15MR]

Daniel, Joey, E672• [17MY]

Danley, Tom, E101• [29JA]

Glabb, Scott, H4724 [24MY]

Hernandez, Irma, E171• [13FE]

Jumper, Jon, E99• [25JA]

Mason, John, H7711 [26JY]

McCulloch, Duncan, E1196• [4SE]

Oliver, Harry, E289• [9MR]

Parham, Thomas A., E860• [19JN]

Reynolds, Gary, E833• [13JN]

Sarmiento, Cruz, E142• [6FE]

Shipp, Helen, E127• [2FE]

Smith, Teresa (Tita), E1641• [11DE]

Thomas, Jack, E1289• [25SE]

Tran, Huy Tuong, E458• [13AP]

CORREA, PETE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1649 [12DE]

CORREA, VERA

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1415 [16OC]

CORRECTING MISCALCULATIONS IN VETERANS’ PENSIONS ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H9077 [26SE]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H9077 [26SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4431), H9076–H9078 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 4431), S7622 [13DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4431) (H. Rept. 115–946), H8169 [12SE]

Texts of

H.R. 4431, provisions, H9076 [26SE]

CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Amendments

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7438 [11DE], H10175 [13DE]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 573), S8030, S8037 [22DE]

Articles and editorials

There’s Something Huge Missing From the White House’s Prison Bill, H4318 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Bureau of Prisons: improve compassionate release process (see S. 2471), S1286 [28FE]

——— improve treatment of Federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents (see H.R. 5575), H3441 [18AP]

——— limit ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners (see H.R. 7046), H9419 [5OC]

——— provide certain voting information to Federal prisoners upon their release from prison (see H.R. 7040), H9419 [5OC]

——— reform use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing (see S. 2724), S2321 [19AP]

Bureau of the Census: provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H3095 [10AP]

Courts: require States to release persons charged with a misdemeanor on non-monetary conditions only prior to court adjudication (see H.R. 4833), H552 [18JA]

Crime: prohibit awarding credit toward service of sentences for satisfactory behavior for certain drug offenses (see S. 3477), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6844), H8737 [20SE]

Dept. of Education: establish Office of Federal Correctional Education (see S. 3588), S6815 [11OC]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize use of certain grant funds for voting restoration education (see H.R. 7359), H10510 [20DE]

——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H9438 [19OC]

——— prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]

——— provide for continued performance of functions of U.S. Parole Commission (see H.R. 6896), H9088 [26SE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see S. 2795), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7051 [15NO] (see S. 3747), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of Labor: make permanent a grant program to promote and assist in the reentry of ex-offenders into the workforce (see H.R. 7069), H9435 [16OC]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]

FCC: prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone and video service rates (see S. 2520), S1578 [8MR]

——— reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

FEMA: encourage States and localities to adopt policies relative to the safe relocation of prisoners during major disasters and emergencies (see H.R. 7114), H9462 [2NO]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6964), H9404 [28SE]

Medicaid: provide consistent standard of health care to the incarcerated (see H.R. 6764), H8107 [10SE]

——— require States to suspend, rather than terminate, an individual’s eligibility for medical assistance while such individual is an inmate of a public institution (see S. 3445), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6823), H8725 [13SE]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 3635), S7050 [15NO]

Second Chance Month: designate (see S. Res. 440), S1845 [20MR] (see H. Res. 789), H1698 [19MR]

Voting: secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Women: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see S. 3616), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Essays

State of the Union: Burlington, VT, School District Senior, S650 [6FE]

Letters

First Step Act: Ellen Donnarumma, International Community Corrections Association and Christian Kervick, National Criminal Justice Association, H10401 [20DE]

——— Faiz Shakir, Jesselyn McCurdy, Vanita Gupta, and Sakira Cook, ACLU, H10398–H10400 [20DE]

——— James C. Duff, Judicial Conference of the U.S., H10400 [20DE]

——— Jonathan Blodgett, National District Attorneys Association, S7917 [19DE]

——— Paul M. Cell, International Association of Chiefs of Police, S7916 [19DE]

——— Ronal Serpas, Law Enforcement Leaders To Reduce Crime and Incarceration (organization), S7916 [19DE]

——— Vera Bumpers, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, S7916 [19DE]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Marc Mauer, Sentencing Project (organization), H4317 [22MY]

——— several organizations, H4316 [22MY]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 756, First Step Act, S7756 [18DE], S7839 [19DE]

Press releases

Center for American Progress Applauds the Senate for Passing the First Step Act: Julie Cusick, Center for American Progress, H10401 [20DE]

Fraternal Order of Police Partners With President Trump on Criminal Justice Reform: National Fraternal Order of Police, S7916 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Bureau of Prisons: limit ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners (H.R. 7046), E1379 [5OC]

——— provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (H.R. 613), H3940–H3942 [15MY], E699 [21MY]

Courts: allow judges greater discretion in sentencing decisions in Federal cases involving mandatory minimum sentences, H5004 [8JN]

Crime: clarify that in order for an attack on a law enforcement officer be considered a Federal crime there must be intent to harm and amend definition of law enforcement officer to include correctional officers, H4014 [16MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: disqualify certain convicted felons from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4191 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit use of restraints on prisoners during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, H4313 [22MY]

——— provide for continued performance of functions of U.S. Parole Commission (H.R. 6896), H9392 [28SE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4302–H4319 [22MY], H7929 [7SE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, H10346–H10366, H10398 [20DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), H9739 [29NO]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: eliminate valid court order (VCO) exception to Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders (DSO) requirement, E1680 [17DE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), H9359 [28SE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), Senate amendment, H10175 [13DE], E1680 [17DE]

Law enforcement: criminal justice reform, H5639 [25JN]

——— provide alternatives to incarceration for youth (H.R. 65), E400 [5AP]

——— provide for humane treatment of youths in police custody (H.R. 47), E400 [5AP]

McLean, Scott: Marie Interfaith Civic Leadership Award recipient, H9671 [28NO]

Medicaid: allow for medical assistance for inmates during the 30-day period preceding release from a public institution (H.R. 4005), H5233, H5234 [19JN]

——— protect enrollment of incarcerated youth for medical assistance, H5516 [22JN]

Poe, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10087–H10092 [11DE]

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: support efforts to address issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy and militarism, H5188–H5195 [14JN]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, H10364 [20DE]

Tennessee: passage of law allowing juveniles charged with a crime to be sent to adult penitentiaries before sentencing, H4235 [18MY]

Voting: secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (H.R. 6612), E1091 [26JY]

Women: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth, H10364 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (S. 1084), S2711 [16MY]

Cornyn, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7832–S7834 [19DE]

Courts: allow judges greater discretion in sentencing decisions in Federal cases involving mandatory minimum sentences, S7748, S7749 [18DE]

Crime: reduce recidivism and increase public safety by promoting successful reentry into society of released prisoners and recovery and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse (S. 1994), S2405 [25AP]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify crimes that would make prisoners ineligible for prison rehabilitation programs or early release, S7743, S7757, S7776, S7778–S7782 [18DE]

——— make public information on crimes and prior arrests of prisoners offered early release, S7756 [18DE]

——— provide for continued performance of functions of U.S. Parole Commission (H.R. 6896), S6802 [11OC]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), S7505 [12DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (S. 2795), S2535 [8MY], S2580 [9MY]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7640–S7642, S7644–S7646, S7649 [17DE], S7737, S7739, S7740, S7742–S7749, S7752–S7765, S7769–S7771, S7773–S7782 [18DE], S7828, S7838–S7841, S7916–S7918 [19DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), S7021, S7066 [15NO], S7099 [26NO], S7314 [5DE], S7416–S7418, S7422 [11DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3747), S7521 [12DE], S7531 [13DE]

——— report to Congress on recidivism rates of inmates released as result of efforts to reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7776 [18DE]

——— require victim notification when a prisoner’s status is changed, S7742, S7755, S7757, S7776, S7779, S7780, S7782 [18DE]

Drugs: impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, S39–S42 [4JA]

Economy: address low labor force participation rates by increasing efforts to provide skills training, reduce dependency on Federal aid programs, integrate previously incarcerated individuals into workforce, and address opioid crisis, S2571–S2574 [9MY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7426, S7452 [11DE], S7842 [19DE]

Law enforcement: reform prison system, S571 [30JA]

——— strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S2785 [21MY]

Medicaid: require States to suspend, rather than terminate, an individual’s eligibility for medical assistance while such individual is an inmate of a public institution, S6463 [3OC]

National Correctional Officers Week: observance, S2591 [9MY]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 573), S8037 [22DE]

Religion: ensure access by faith-based organizations to provide anti-recidivism programs to prisoners, S7776, S7778, S7781 [18DE]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, S7749, S7752 [18DE]

Second Chance Month: designate (S. Res. 440), S2497 [26AP]

Senate: legislative priorities, S571 [30JA]

——— tribute to Members and staff who worked on S. 756, First Step Act, S7838–S7841 [19DE]

Reports filed

At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1925) (H. Rept. 115–738), H5092 [12JN]

Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 613) (H. Rept. 115–674), H3975 [15MY]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 115–699), H4582 [22MY]

Medicaid Reentry Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 115–733), H5092 [12JN]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Sarah Monroe, H5189 [14JN]

Texts of

H.R. 613, Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act, H3940 [15MY]

H.R. 4005, Medicaid Reentry Act, H5233 [19JN]

H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, H4302–H4310 [22MY]

H.R. 6896, U.S. Parole Commission Extension Act, H9392 [28SE]

H.R. 6964, Juvenile Justice Reform Act, H9359–H9369 [28SE]

S. 573, National Criminal Justice Commission Act, S8037–S8039 [22DE]

S. 756, First Step Act, H10346–H10360 [20DE]

S. 2724, Solitary Confinement Reform Act, S2324 [19AP]

S. 2795, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, S2518–S2527 [7MY]

S. Res. 440, Second Chance Month, S1846 [20MR]

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SELF-PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 613), H3940–H3942 [15MY], E699 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 613), S2711 [16MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 613) (H. Rept. 115–674), H3975 [15MY]

Texts of

H.R. 613, provisions, H3940 [15MY]

CORRECTIONS OVERSIGHT, RECIDIVISM REDUCTION, AND ELIMINATING COSTS FOR TAXPAYERS IN OUR NATIONAL SYSTEM (CORRECTIONS) ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1994), S2405 [25AP]

CORRECTIONS PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7079), H9438 [19OC]

CORTER, WALTER J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E899 [22JN]

CORTÉS GARZA, RAMONA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E908 [25JN]

CORTES-ARROYO, GIANFRANCO

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to 3d Congressional District students participating in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, H4860 [7JN]

CORTEZ MASTO, CATHERINE (a Senator from Nevada)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4448 [26JN], S4665, S4672, S4673, S4677 [27JN], S4767 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3226, S3262 [6JN], S3295, S3327 [7JN], S3603, S3604, S3616 [11JN], S3762 [12JN], S3908, S3911 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5726 [20AU], S5773 [21AU], S5851 [22AU], S5900, S5902 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5311 [24JY], S5386 [25JY], S5432 [26JY], S5461 [30JY], S5503 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1585, S1586 [8MR], S1687 [13MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4044, S4049 [19JN], S4287 [20JN], S4334, S4336, S4345, S4346 [21JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1084, S1117, S1118 [14FE], S1174, S1175 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Airports: provide for private lactation areas in the terminals of large and medium hub airports (see S. 1110), S3601 [11JN]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S4513 [27JN]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see S. 2416), S2041 [10AP]

——— exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see S. 2488), S2263 [18AP]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]

Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry (see S. 2244), S2643 [14MY]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of the Census: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5518 [31JY]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S4966 [16JY]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see S. 834), S1220 [26FE]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR]

Children and youth: ensure juveniles adjudicated in Federal delinquency proceedings are not subject to solitary confinement while committed to juvenile facilities (see S. 329), S6630 [5OC]

China: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

——— express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting (see S. Res. 220), S5132 [23JY]

——— require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 3171), S4734 [28JN]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2485 [26AP]

Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 396), S704 [7FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2872), S2773 [17MY]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 635), S6143 [12SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see S. 1143), S6143 [12SE]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S7275 [4DE]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: enter into self-determination contracts with Indian tribes and tribal organizations to carry out Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3046), S3601 [11JN]

——— extend and modify the Rural Energy Savings Program (see S. 3115), S5693 [16AU]

——— improve access to grants and loans for evidence-based substance use disorder treatment services in rural areas (see S. 1677, 1678), S3761 [12JN]

——— improve child nutrition in tribal areas (see S. 2409), S840 [8FE]

——— increase funding for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to assist watershed conservation efforts of agricultural producers, including the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (see S. 2139), S3983 [18JN]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2644 [14MY]

——— provide grants for access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas (see S. 1676), S348 [19JA]

——— reauthorize energy programs (see S. 2619), S4369 [25JN]

——— reauthorize Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (see S. 2839), S4036 [19JN]

——— repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (see S. 645), S4344 [21JN]

——— require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S4369 [25JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6142 [12SE]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— simplify Federal student loan repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3584), S6815 [11OC]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process and increase income threshold to qualify for zero expected family contribution in determining Federal student aid eligibility (see S. 3353), S5692 [16AU]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program (see S. 3376), S5931 [23AU]

Dept. of HHS: establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (see S. 256), S2623 [10MY]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S1287 [28FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 693), S7432 [11DE]

——— promote child care and early learning (see S. 1806), S2725 [16MY]

——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see S. 3460), S6223 [18SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 2915), S2835 [22MY]

——— provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3558), S6630 [5OC]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see S. 3112), S4411 [26JN]

——— reduce ability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to engage in enforcement actions that harm unaccompanied alien children and ensure safety and welfare of such children (see S. 3624), S7053 [15NO]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S876 [12FE]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 515), S5619 [15AU]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see S. 3131), S4369 [25JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S6190 [17SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see S. 2501), S2969 [4JN]

Dept. of Transportation: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (see S. 3720), S7356 [6DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy technology to veterans (see S. 514), S300 [18JA]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see S. 422), S5455 [30JY]

——— improve dental care provided to veterans (see S. 3313), S7927 [19DE]

——— increase efficiency in recruitment and hiring of health care workers separating from the Armed Forces and create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals (see S. 3417), S7276 [4DE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 339), S3760 [12JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see S. 1842), S876 [12FE]

Diseases and disorders: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. 2208), S1791 [19MR]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3035 [6JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see S. 3032), S3293 [7JN]

Ecology and environment: improve disclosure of pesticide and personal care product ingredients and ventilation in salons, establish employee training on salon hazards, and research effects of personal care products (see S. 2722), S2343 [23AP]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S7509 [12DE]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 496), S2485 [26AP]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see S. 636), S1765 [15MR]

——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S6030 [4SE]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S2794 [21MY]

——— promulgate regulations to prohibit storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes (see S. 2556), S1765 [15MR]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S6630 [5OC]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

——— establish national standard to determine comparability of mobile and broadband services provided in rural versus urban areas (see S. 2418), S2794 [21MY]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see S. 1682), S4036 [19JN]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S168 [11JA]

Federal agencies and departments: improve management of Federal personal property (see S. 3031), S4736 [28JN]

——— prohibit funding for development of beerbots or other robot bartenders (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see S. 2274), S301 [18JA]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see S. Res. 678), S6816 [11OC]

Financial institutions: establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service (see S. 2854), S2724 [16MY]

——— exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see S. 836), S6925 [13NO]

Firearms: prohibit illegal modification of firearms (see S. 2475), S1286 [28FE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1945), S1630 [12MR]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see S. 793), S6224 [18SE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S6144 [12SE]

FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

——— prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products (see S. 2842), S2678 [15MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2343 [23AP]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S2793 [21MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S6225 [18SE]

Human rights: increase role of financial industry in combatting human trafficking (see S. 2080), S3761 [12JN]

——— require a study and report on housing and service needs of victims of trafficking and individuals at risk for trafficking (see S. 2305), S2643 [14MY]

Hurricanes: pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY]

——— provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2468), S1286 [28FE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 707), S7133 [27NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S5067 [18JY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]

——— establish an individual market reinsurance fund to provide funding for State individual market stabilization reinsurance programs (see S. 1354), S3761 [12JN]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S441 [22JA]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6771 [10OC]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see S. Res. 481), S2391 [24AP]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Las Vegas, NV: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 643), S6277 [24SE]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (see S. 2896), S5932 [23AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (see S. 3702), S7358 [6DE]

Medicare: improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see S. 794), S4410 [26JN]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see S. 2553), S6305 [25SE]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see S. 497), S5066 [18JY]

——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see S. 2121), S188 [16JA]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see S. 1688), S2643 [14MY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 479), S2553 [8MY]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (see S. 3324), S7319 [5DE]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S23 [3JA]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 612), S5933 [23AU]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (see S. 2432), S5584 [1AU]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 639), S6224 [18SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S6631 [5OC]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish (see S. 2806), S2594 [9MY]

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 506), S2623 [10MY]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: further deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 services to enhance and upgrade the Nation’s 9-1-1 systems (see S. 2061), S3761 [12JN]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 400), S851 [9FE]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]

Native Americans: authorize a special behavioral health program for Indians (see S. 2545), S1735 [14MR]

——— enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (see S. 1400), S2643 [14MY]

——— protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 3543), S6495 [3OC]

——— tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (see S. Res. 444), S1948 [22MR]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see S. 2621), S6732 [9OC]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see S. 2919), S2835 [22MY]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: ensure that Federal science agencies and institutions of higher education receiving Federal research and development funding are fully engaging their entire talent pool (see S. 1270), S2793 [21MY]

Older Americans Month: designate (see S. Res. 517), S2793 [21MY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see S. 3436), S6142 [12SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S7192 [28NO]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S1630 [12MR]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S6144 [12SE]

SEC: revise regulations relative to qualifications of natural persons as accredited investors (see S. 2756), S2440 [25AP]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1027), S968 [14FE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

Social Security: increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses (see S. 3457), S6223 [18SE]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 915), S348 [19JA]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

Taiwan: recognize close relationship with the U.S. and important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship (see S. Con. Res. 40), S3952 [14JN]

Taxation: establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs (see S. 1352), S2793 [21MY]

——— extend certain tax credits relative to electric cars (see S. 3449), S6189 [17SE]

——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see S. 384), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide a credit for eldercare expenses (see S. 3028), S3293 [7JN]

——— provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see S. 1042), S6277 [24SE]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S6964 [14NO]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY]

Telecommunications: prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress (see S. 3255), S5130 [23JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S2794 [21MY]

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: strengthen (see S. 743), S8017 [21DE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: extend authority to establish Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center (see S. 3298), S6145 [12SE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 1101), S7386 [10DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S968 [14FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

BLM: modify provisions relative to conveyance of certain public land in and around historic mining townsites in Storey County, NV (see S. 3349), S5618 [15AU]

Council on Rural Community Innovation and Economic Development: establish (see S. 3393), S5991 [28AU]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (see S. 3346), S5582 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: improve montioring and oversight over Military Housing Privatization Initiative (see S. 2913), S2835 [22MY]

Dept. of Education: award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see S. 3408), S6038 [5SE]

Dept. of HUD: make necessary reforms to improve compliance with loss mitigation requirements by servicers of mortgages for single family housing insured by the FHA (see S. 2698), S2261 [18AP]

Dept. of Justice: submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S2484 [26AP]

FAA: authorize grants from the small airport fund for construction or improvement of a nonapproach control tower (see S. 3512), S6341 [26SE]

——— broaden unmanned aircraft systems safety awareness (see S. 3511), S6341 [26SE]

——— encourage use of zero-emission vehicles and technology at public-use airports (see S. 3514), S6342 [26SE]

——— establish a process to allow applicants to petition to prohibit or restrict operation of an unmanned aircraft in close proximity to certain critical infrastructure (see S. 3513), S6342 [26SE]

FCC: improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see S. 3149), S4512 [27JN]

FEC: require additional disclosures relative to donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee (see S. 2695), S2261 [18AP]

GAO: conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (see S. 3179), S4734 [28JN]

——— report on certain personnel matters in connection with Air Force remotely piloted aircraft (see S. 2914), S2835 [22MY]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Medicare: suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (see S. 3327), S5582 [1AU]

Native Americans: increase intergovernmental coordination to identify and combat human trafficking within Indian lands and of Indians (see S. 3280), S5423 [26JY]

Syria: require a report on U.S. strategy (see S. 2882), S2773 [17MY]

Lists

Las Vegas, NV, Route 91 Harvest Festival concert shooting victims, S6409 [1OC]

Remarks

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5033 [18JY]

Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.: Clear Channel Outdoor-Las Vegas, NV, recipient of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award, S2259• [18AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1540 [8MR]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2587 [9MY]

Financial institutions: preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, S1540 [8MR]

Firearms: gun control, S1697 [14MR]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1697 [14MR]

Immigration: improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S866 [12FE], S947 [14FE]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S4908 [11JY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6757 [10OC]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6757 [10OC]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6643 [5OC]

——— request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6643 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6643 [5OC]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2374 [24AP]

——— impact of contributions on efforts to target and influence Latino voters, S2374 [24AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2374 [24AP]

——— impact of contributions on efforts to target and influence Latino voters, S2374 [24AP]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7214 [29NO]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, S6275 [24SE]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders, S6408 [1OC]

Medicaid: anniversary, S5488 [31JY]

Medicare: anniversary, S5488 [31JY]

Nevada Sagebrush (University of Nevada, Reno publication): anniversary, S7783 [18DE]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2374 [24AP]

Presidential appointments: use of Senate blue-slip courtesy relative to confirmation of judicial nominees, S5034 [18JY]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4982 [17JY]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S947 [14FE]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S866 [12FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to health care, S5488 [31JY], S6757 [10OC]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 5), S1540 [8MR]

Tributes

Cooke, Valerie P., S3980• [18JN]

Ginger, Scott, S3029• [6JN]

Heller, Senator, S7538 [13DE]

Maloff, Lisa, S5616• [15AU]

Marshall-Bernstein, Dana, S1374• [6MR]

Martini, Geno, S6914• [13NO]

Merrill, Dotty, S6960• [14NO]

Mount, Evelyn, S6539• [4OC]

Reese, Emily F., S7030 [15NO]

Sutliff, Lori, S7506• [12DE]

CORTLAND, OH

Remarks in House

Maplewood Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1368 [5OC]

CORVALLIS, MT

Remarks in House

Mason, Douglas: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1669 [13DE]

CORWIN, SCOTT

Letters

Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5701 [26JN]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3556 [25AP]

COSBY, WILLIAM H., JR.

Bills and resolutions

Presidential Medal of Freedom: affirm the power of the President to revoke medal from William H. Cosby, Jr., and provide for criminal penalties for anyone who wears or publicly displays a medal that has been revoked (see H.R. 6810), H8725 [13SE]

COSGROVE, TOBY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H417 [17JA]

COSIO, MIGUEL E. (MIKE)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5829 [22AU]

COSKY, ERIN

Articles and editorials

Gulf Breeze High School Science Teacher Chosen as Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year, S519 [25JA]

Remarks in Senate

Santa Rosa County, FL, School District: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S519 [25JA]

COSMETICS

Bills and resolutions

Ecology and environment: improve disclosure of pesticide and personal care product ingredients and ventilation in salons, establish employee training on salon hazards, and research effects of personal care products (see S. 2722), S2321 [19AP]

EPA: study the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water (see H.R. 5548), H3440 [18AP]

FDA: ensure safety of cosmetics (see H.R. 6903), H9089 [26SE]

——— require that children’s cosmetics containing talc include an appropriate warning unless the cosmetics are demonstrated to be asbestos-free (see H.R. 4964), H1074 [8FE]

National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day: designate (see H. Res. 904), H4242 [18MY]

COSNER, LEAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E113 [30JA]

COST OF LIVING see Economy; Income

COSTA, CARLOS

Remarks in House

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1130 [14FE]

COSTA, JIM (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4840 [6JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

All of Us Must Help Beat the Scourge of Human Trafficking. Here’s What You Can Do, Rory Appleton, Fresno (CA) Bee, H1300• [27FE]

Don’t Kid Yourself, Sex Slaves Are All Around Us—And You May Know Some of Them, Rory Appleton, Fresno (CA) Bee, H1299• [27FE]

How Do You Rescue Women Forced To Walk the Streets at Night? It’s Not Easy, Rory Appleton, Fresno (CA) Bee, H1300• [27FE]

Once Sold for Sex, She Now Helps Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking, Rory Appleton, Fresno (CA) Bee, H1300• [27FE]

Police—‘Every 16-Year Old Girl in Fresno’ Has Been Targeted by Sex Trade Recruiters, Rory Appleton, Fresno (CA) Bee, H1300• [27FE]

She Was a Hospital Worker. He Sold Her for Sex Before, During and After Her Shifts, Rory Appleton, Fresno (CA) Bee, H1300• [27FE]

To Break the Cycle of Children Sold for Sex, the Legal System Is Trying Something New, Rory Appleton, Fresno (CA) Bee, H1300• [27FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Armed Forces: remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H4139 [16MY]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H3931 [10MY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3444 [18AP]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H737 [2FE]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 6927), H9149 [27SE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2317), H3979 [15MY]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8727 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H5363 [20JN]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1609 [14MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1609 [14MR]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1610 [14MR]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H9408 [28SE]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 5363), H1754 [21MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

——— reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see H.R. 1663), H5094 [12JN]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H1699 [19MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H4243 [18MY]

——— prioritize award of State home facility grants to nursing homes and domiciliaries from States needing beds and whose facilities are located in rural areas (see H.R. 4362), H4777 [5JN]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H9153 [27SE]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see H.R. 4884), H1127 [13FE]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (see H. Res. 256), H6113 [11JY]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H10170 [12DE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H7824 [4SE]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (see H.R. 4828), H9744 [29NO]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H3750 [3MY]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H625 [22JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H4210 [17MY]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H8728 [13SE]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H10170 [12DE]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1501 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

Hmong New Year: observance (see H. Res. 1056), H8887 [25SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H10338 [19DE]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Immigration: eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H1755 [21MR]

——— increase number of aliens who are victims of certain crimes who may be issued visas or otherwise provided status as nonimmigrants (see H.R. 4145), H3046 [23MR]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H5991 [6JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9415 [2OC]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3835 [8MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3835 [8MY]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1501 [8MR]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Members of Congress: reduce rate of pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1794), H583 [19JA]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H1342 [1MR]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9569 [16NO]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see H. Res. 1115), H9419 [5OC]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H2043 [22MR]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 683), H132 [10JA]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H8727 [13SE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3445 [18AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP] (see H. Res. 857), H3741 [27AP]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see H. Res. 1122), H9439 [19OC]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (see H.R. 5173), H1441 [6MR]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7759 [21AU]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H4739 [1JN]

Product safety: require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see H.R. 6022), H4848 [6JN]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

SBA: study and identify best practices for closing the gender, race, and income gap in patenting rates for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6390), H6263 [16JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2911), H1507 [9MR]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Tariff: modernize temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 4318), H170 [11JA]

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H3707 [26AP]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H9420 [5OC]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H5749 [26JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H5817 [27JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8171 [12SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Corps of Engineers: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (see H.R. 5726), H3884 [9MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify Regional Conservation Partnership Program (see H.R. 5487), H3209 [12AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Corps of Engineers: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (H.R. 5726), H3886 [9MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify Regional Conservation Partnership Program (H.R. 5487), H3210 [12AP]

Remarks

Agrian, Inc.: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Baker Peterson Franklin Ag Business of the Year award recipient, E1505• [9NO]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H3495 [24AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3184 [12AP]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 107), H23 [9JA]

——— deficit, H23 [9JA], H6119 [12JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), H6157 [12JY], H6269 [17JY]

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, H3922–H3924 [10MY], H6269 [17JY]

——— tribute to Golden Valley Health Centers, E1160• [17AU]

Chidren and youth: importance of mentoring programs, H683 [30JA]

Corps of Engineers: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (H.R. 5726), H3923 [10MY], E617• [9MY]

——— grant authority to accept funds from non-Federal interests to update water operations manuals, H4840 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4817, H4840 [6JN]

——— provide permanent authority to enter cost recovery agreements for evaluation and processing of permits for public utility, natural gas companies, and railroad carriers, H4817 [6JN]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1293, H1299• [27FE]

Daulton, H. Clay, III: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E1480• [30OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3319 [16AP], H3350 [17AP], H3982 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10145 [12DE], E1745• [3JA]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3350 [17AP], E1745• [3JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5485 [21JN]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6490 [18JY]

Dept. of Transportation: preempt State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules, H3674 [26AP]

——— reduce judicial review period when litigants can challenge State environmental reviews of transportation projects, H3652 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (H.R. 4716), H1450 [7MR]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, H1701 [20MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3652, H3674 [26AP]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H155 [11JA]

First 5 Madera County (organization): anniversary, E1432• [19OC]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno Elks Lodge, E911• [25JN]

——— anniversary of Warnors Theatre, E1460• [26OC]

Gonzales-Chavez, Lilia: Arte Americas (organization) Armando Rodriguez Legacy Award recipient, E1434• [19OC]

Immigrant Heritage Month: observance, H5653 [26JN]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H458, H459 [17JA], H1454 [7MR]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5143 [13JN]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H483 [18JA]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H155 [11JA]

Iron and steel industry: imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, H1701 [20MR]

Lavagnino, Chris: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1476• [30OC]

Lorenzi, Elmer J. (EJ): Catholic Charities of Merced, CA, Harvest of Hope Man of the Year award recipient, E1149• [14AU]

Mahacek, Richard: 4–H Hall of Fame inductee, E1431• [19OC]

McCain, John: tribute (H. Res. 1047), H7916 [6SE]

Menchú Tum, Rigoberta: University of California, Merced Spendlove Prize recipient, E1497• [6NO]

Merced County, CA: tribute to 4–H program, E1498• [6NO]

——— tribute to Merced County Human Services Agency All Dads Matter programs, E921• [26JN]

National Health Center Week: observance, E1160• [17AU]

National Mentoring Month: observance (H. Res. 683), H683 [30JA]

National Military Appreciation Month: observance, H3838 [9MY]

National Park and Recreation Month: observance, H6476 [18JY]

Patricio, Stephen: Western Growers (organization) Award of Honor recipient, E1473• [30OC]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (H.R. 5173), H1733 [21MR], H5653 [26JN]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H155 [11JA]

Serrato, Gary: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E1506• [9NO]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H4853 [7JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, H1377 [6MR]

Votes: position on missed, H10584• [21DE], E333• [19MR], E1726• [21DE]

Tributes

Antle, Rick L., H3579 [26AP]

Chaney, Matthew, E1290• [25SE]

Dent, Representative, H3922 [10MY]

DiBuduo, Nat, E1016• [16JY]

DiMaggio, Theresa, H683 [30JA]

Ghazvini, Seyed A., H7093 [24JY]

Gilliam, Melvin (Corky), E1403• [12OC]

Hargett, James H., E109• [29JA]

Janelli, Anthony, E1151• [14AU]

Kaitangian, Mickey, E1417• [16OC]

Lawson, Ronald E., E1405• [12OC]

Machado, Tony, E1401• [12OC]

Mahil, Tejpal (Jay), E1478• [30OC]

Mason, Marjaree, H9530 [15NO]

Mason, Patrick, E909• [25JN]

Nelson, Damon P., H9530 [15NO]

O’Banion, Jerry, E1685• [19DE]

Petersen, J. Scott, E1730• [21DE]

Poe, Representative, E1607• [6DE]

Ryals, Virgil, E1396• [12OC]

Schnoor, Donald E., E1399• [12OC]

Stanley, Mary, E1591• [3DE]

COSTA, LOUIS AND JUDITH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E920 [26JN]

COSTAS, TYLER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1569 [28NO]

COSTELLO, BRIAN

Articles and editorials

Bike Ferry Crew Recognized by Coast Guard for Heroic Rescue, S5573 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Lake Champlain: tribute to Colchester Causeway Bike Ferry crew for water rescue of stranded boaters, S5573 [1AU]

COSTELLO, PATRICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1211 [5SE]

COSTELLO, RYAN A. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4219 [18MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Association for Cancer Research: anniversary (see H. Res. 819), H3147 [11AP]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H630 [25JA]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H630 [25JA]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H1075 [8FE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H3052 [29MR] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1342 [1MR]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4924), H903 [6FE]

Crime: enhance penalties for stalkers of children (see H.R. 4203), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (see H.R. 5093), H1266 [26FE]

——— study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H5095 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H132 [10JA]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage (see H.R. 5610), H3574 [25AP]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H1653 [15MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H7871 [5SE]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H1333 [27FE]

——— provide for additional programs funded by grants to strengthen health care system response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 7212), H9763 [3DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H5977 [28JN]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1267 [26FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 6992), H9444 [23OC]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1503 [8MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1544 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (see H.R. 4221), H678 [29JA]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5505), H3444 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7772 [24AU]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H3887 [9MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H1268 [26FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3783 [7MY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H975 [7FE]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (see H.R. 2147), H554 [18JA]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H1729 [20MR]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H555 [18JA]

——— make certain improvements relative to inspections of departmental medical facilities and care for women (see H.R. 3558), H903 [6FE]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H4778 [5JN]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H7921 [6SE]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H5817 [27JN]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1501 [8MR]

Earth Science Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9419 [5OC]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5750 [26JN]

FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H1268 [26FE]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H3052 [29MR]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see H.R. 4077), H3343 [16AP]

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see H.R. 6835), H9092 [26SE]

——— improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (see H.R. 5759), H3929 [10MY]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H677 [29JA]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1227 [23FE]

Foreign policy: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1508 [9MR]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H6590 [19JY]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H6111 [11JY]

——— require that any trade agreement provides reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved for U.S. Armed Forces MIA search and recovery activities (see H. Con. Res. 61), H738 [2FE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9569 [16NO]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H903 [6FE]

Immigration: amend the H-2B nonimmigrant visa program (see H.R. 2004), H170 [11JA]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1610 [14MR]

——— reinstate returning worker exemption for H-2B visas (see H.R. 4207), H170 [11JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9691 [28NO]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H733 [30JA]

——— restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H7748 [7AU]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H738 [2FE]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H584 [19JA]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3783 [7MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3507 [24AP]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H8106 [10SE]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H7776 [28AU]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7751 [10AU]

Medicare: extend independence at home medical practice demonstration program (see H.R. 3263), H784 [5FE]

——— permit occupational therapists to conduct initial assessment visits under a home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (see H.R. 6225), H5748 [26JN]

——— provide for a demonstration project to further examine benefits of providing coverage and payment for items and services necessary to administer intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in the home (see H.R. 4724), H1221 [20FE]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see H.R. 5818), H3976 [15MY]

Melinda ‘Mindy’ Gene Picotti Post Office, Laceyville, PA: designate (see H.R. 6606), H7921 [6SE]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds: extend period of availability of semipostal stamp (see H.R. 1247), H1729 [20MR]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1065), H9092 [26SE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

NATO: prohibit funding for U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 6530), H7743 [3AU]

NIH: study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see H.R. 6590), H7871 [5SE]

Pensions: authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design (see H.R. 4997), H1374 [5MR]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 735), H1075 [8FE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H9432 [12OC]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H7754 [14AU]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Skills for Today Week: designate (see H. Res. 841), H3506 [24AP]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H8886 [25SE]

SSA: provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (see H.R. 6084), H5363 [20JN]

Taxation: create a tax credit for refined coal from steel industry fuel (see H.R. 792), H3743 [27AP]

——— provide for an investment tax credit relative to production of electricity from nuclear energy (see H.R. 5732), H3885 [9MY]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H5021 [8JN]

Veterans: provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 506), H18 [8JA]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see H.R. 6272), H5974 [28JN]

World Space Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9419 [5OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Drugs: provide for delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an administering practitioner (see H.R. 5202), H1476 [7MR]

GAO: conduct a study to evaluate role of unlicensed spectrum in offloading broadband traffic (see H.R. 4813), H477 [17JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Drugs: provide for delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an administering practitioner (H.R. 5202), H1477 [7MR]

GAO: conduct a study to evaluate role of unlicensed spectrum in offloading broadband traffic (H.R. 4813), H478 [17JA]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H9433 [16OC], H9441 [23OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H789 [6FE], H9433 [16OC], H9441 [23OC]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H532 [18JA], H586 [20JA]

Armed Forces: allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed (H.R. 2409), H7131 [24JY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: establish Patient and State Stability Fund to give States flexibility in how they provide assistance for health insurance costs (H.R. 4666), H789 [6FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator in each State, H4220 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4220 [18MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5298 [20JN]

FCC: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1412 [6MR]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H586 [20JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H532 [18JA], H586 [20JA]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10325 [19DE]

Reading (PA) Eagle: anniversary, H574 [19JA]

Skills for Today Week: observance, E524• [24AP]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H532 [18JA], H586 [20JA]

Vitas Healthcare Co.: tribute to Philadelphia, PA, volunteers, E485• [17AP]

Votes: position on missed, E494• [18AP]

YWCA: anniversary, E1337• [28SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H10326 [19DE]

Tributes

Curbelo, Representative, H10325 [19DE]

Frees, James B., II, E265• [6MR]

COSTIN, THOMAS T., JR.

Bills and resolutions

Thomas P. Costin, Jr., Post Office Building, Lynn, MA: designate (see H.R. 6059), H5021 [8JN]

Remarks in House

Thomas P. Costin, Jr., Post Office Building, Lynn, MA: designate (H.R. 6059), H10081 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Thomas P. Costin, Jr., Post Office Building, Lynn, MA: designate (H.R. 6059), S7897 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6059, Thomas P. Costin, Jr., Post Office Building, Lynn, MA, H10081 [11DE]

COTTAGEVILLE, SC

Remarks in House

St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church: anniversary, E1387 [9OC]

COTTER, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E634 [11MY]

COTTER, LAWRENCE P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1594 [3DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7131 [27NO], S7236 [29NO]

COTTMAN, KARMA

Letters

Protecting Young Victims From Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, H639 [29JA]

COTTON, DOROTHY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E859 [19JN]

COTTON, TOM (a Senator from Arkansas)

Amendments

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7518 [12DE], S7556, S7563, S7564, S7587 [13DE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S6773 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4419, S4432 [26JN], S4664, S4673 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3240 [6JN], S3362 [7JN], S3705 [11JN], S3776 [12JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5699 [16AU], S5721, S5723 [20AU], S5777 [21AU], S5901 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5202 [23JY], S5277, S5303 [24JY], S5363, S5381 [25JY], S5429 [26JY], S5501, S5502, S5520 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1495 [7MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4041 [19JN], S4335, S4351 [21JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S5005 [17JY]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5622 [15AU]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S5005 [17JY]

Financial institutions: provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (S. 3045), S5659 [15AU]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567, S7615 [13DE], S7791 [18DE]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: exclude privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements (S. 3004), S6193 [17SE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S981 [14FE]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S213 [17JA], S3001 [6JN], S4881 [11JY], S5315 [25JY], S5527 [1AU], S5597 [14AU], S5791 [22AU], S7299 [5DE]

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S5108 [19JY]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: establish a tiered hiring preference for civil service jobs for members of the Reserve components (see S. 2235), S188 [16JA]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see S. 3241), S5584 [1AU]

——— reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S7926 [19DE]

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S6964 [14NO]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

——— express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting (see S. Res. 220), S6225 [18SE]

——— require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 3171), S4734 [28JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S2076 [11AP]

Courts: require impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death (see S. 2389), S703 [7FE]

Credit: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (see S. 3040), S4952 [12JY]

——— prohibit distribution of checks or other negotiable instrument as part of a solicitation by a creditor for an extension of credit and limit liability of consumers in conjunction with such solicitations (see S. 3734), S7385 [10DE]

Crime: define term ‘‘serious felony’’ to allow prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties against violent, repeat offenders (see S. 3335), S5582 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: improve U.S. missile defense capabilities (see S. 2980), S2924 [24MY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S6278 [24SE]

Dept. of Education: require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR]

Dept. of HHS: allow States that provide foster care for children up to age 21 to serve former foster youths through age 23 under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (see S. 1215), S968 [14FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles (see S. 2836), S2643 [14MY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]

——— limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see S. 2763), S6190 [17SE]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see S. 3352), S5955 [27AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see S. 3130), S7089 [26NO]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S7052 [15NO]

Drugs: include fentanyl analogues under schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see S. 1553), S5832 [22AU]

——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see S. 2635), S2012 [9AP]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S7052 [15NO]

Employment: allow employers to offer short-term savings accounts with automatic contribution arrangements for financial emergencies (see S. 3218), S5003 [17JY]

Eureka Springs, AR: recognize National Aviation Cadet Museum of the U.S. (see S. 2617), S1947 [22MR]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

——— repeal certain limits on leave for a husband and wife employed by the same employer (see S. 3593), S6815 [11OC]

Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see S. 3200), S5456 [30JY]

Flags: require that the POW/MIA flag be displayed on all days that the flag of the U.S. is displayed on certain Federal property (see S. 3698), S7256 [3DE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 46), S1288 [28FE]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 32), S187 [16JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2486 [26AP]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 281), S6277 [24SE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S652 [6FE]

Insurance: expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (see S. 2507), S1631 [12MR]

Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S46 [4JA]

——— impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see S. 3758), S7586 [13DE]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, and strategic importance, recognize importance of Compact of Free Association renegotiation, and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 34), S1244 [27FE]

——— commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6925 [13NO]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicare: improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see S. 794), S2643 [14MY]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense and sovereignty over Golan Heights to assure security from attack and hold Syria accountable for killing civilians and use of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 732), S7657 [17DE]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see S. Res. 744), S8059 [2JA]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S6342 [26SE]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, encourage member countries to fulfill their commitments, and call on allies who finance, equip, and train their forces to achieve interoperability and fulfill their security interests (see S. Res. 570), S4875 [10JY]

Nicaragua: report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S5066 [18JY]

Ouachita National Forest: exchange certain lands (see S. 3224), S5003 [17JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S5584 [1AU]

Pensions: incentivize automatic enrollment and escalation of contributions to workplace retirement plans and facilitate participation in such plans by small businesses (see S. 3221), S5003 [17JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7133 [27NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Social Security: provide States with option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see S. 428), S4875 [10JY]

Taxation: allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see S. 3102), S4343 [21JN]

——— establish Refund to Rainy Day Savings Program to allow individuals to defer payment of tax refunds (see S. 3220), S5003 [17JY]

——— reduce estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 3638), S7243 [29NO]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5425 [26JY]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see S. 821), S5268 [24JY]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S5425 [26JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see S. 2114), S5619 [15AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S5423 [26JY]

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see S. 3523), S6356 [27SE]

Army: anniversary of reactivation of the 3d Infantry Regiment (see S. Res. 515), S2773 [17MY]

Crime: prohibit awarding credit toward service of sentences for satisfactory behavior for certain drug offenses (see S. 3477), S6223 [18SE]

Dept. of State: limit funds to extend New START Treaty contingent upon Russia’s reduction of nuclear weapons stockpile and inclusion of new systems (see S. 3662), S7190 [28NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (see S. 2353), S549 [29JA]

Dept. of Transportation: treat shippers of all types of fish and aquaculture equally relative to exemptions from certain hours of service requirements (see S. 2623), S1948 [22MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see S. 2391), S704 [7FE]

Financial institutions: clarify capital requirements for high value commercial real estate acquisition, development, or construction loans (see S. 2405), S840 [8FE]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (see S. 3045), S3601 [11JN]

Iran: impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see S. 3243), S5107 [19JY]

Patents: prohibit avoidance of drug patent reviews regardless of sovereign immunity claims facilitated by the transfer of patents to Indian tribes (see S. 2514), S1452 [7MR]

Pensions: modify certain laws relative to multiemployer pensions (see S. 3219), S5003 [17JY]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: exclude privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements (see S. 3004), S3034 [6JN]

World War I: commemorate anniversary of armistice, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died (see S. Res. 745), S8059 [2JA]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Albright, Alan D.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Ashe, Barry W.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]

Baker, R. Stan: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Baxter, Susan Paradise: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN], S4858 [10JY]

Boom, Claria Horn: nomination to be district judge, S1980 [22MR], S1999 [9AP]

Bowman, Michelle: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S6803 [11OC], S6940 [14NO]

Branch, Elizabeth L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1149 [15FE], S1208 [26FE]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2565 [9MY]

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2138 [16AP], S2241 [18AP]

Broomes, John W.: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2110 [12AP]

Brown, Michael L.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S124 [10JA]

Campbell, William L., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S60 [8JA]

Carson, Joel M., III: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2607 [10MY]

Counts, Walter D., III: nomination to be district judge, S21 [3JA], S150 [11JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP], S6803 [11OC], S6908 [13NO]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2815 [22MY]

Doughty, Terry A.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1307 [1MR]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2304 [19AP], S2338 [23AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Engelhardt, Kurt D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2464 [26AP], S2510 [7MY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

Goodwin, Charles B.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351 [19JA]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S2372 [24AP]

Horan, Marilyn J.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Jennings, Rebecca Grady: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2111 [12AP]

Jung, William F.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Kelley, Karen Dunn: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S7035 [15NO], S7112 [27NO]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7222 [29NO], S7304 [5DE]

Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S7341 [6DE], S7379 [10DE]

Nalbandian, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2611 [10MY]

Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4720 [28JN], S4896 [11JY]

Parker, Thomas L.R.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S89 [9JA]

Patelunas, Isabel M. Keenan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S5819 [22AU]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2372 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4933 [12JY], S4981 [17JY]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1274 [28FE]

Rettig, Charles P.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S6051 [6SE], S6132 [12SE]

Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2978 [5JN]

Scholer, Karen Gren: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1304 [1MR]

Self, Tilman E., III: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1305 [1MR]

Stras, David R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Summerhays, Robert R.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Sweeney, James R., II: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7035 [15NO], S7078 [26NO]

Wier, Robert E.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2957 [4JN]

Williams, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S213 [17JA], S3001 [6JN], S4881 [11JY], S5315 [25JY], S5527 [1AU], S5791 [22AU], S7299 [5DE]

Remarks

Armed Forces: anniversary of 3d Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) reactivation, S2049 [11AP]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to operations to support efforts to disrupt Houthi attacks against locations outside of Yemen, S7564 [13DE]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to provision of materials and advice intended to reduce civilian casualties, S7564 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7563, S7564 [13DE]

Correctional institutions: ensure access by faith-based organizations to provide anti-recidivism programs to prisoners, S7776 [18DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3896, S3897, S3898 [13JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S56 [8JA]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), S5082 [19JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), S5082 [19JY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify crimes that would make prisoners ineligible for prison rehabilitation programs or early release, S7776, S7778, S7780 [18DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7776, S7778, S7780 [18DE]

——— report to Congress on recidivism rates of inmates released as result of efforts to reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7776 [18DE]

——— require victim notification when a prisoner’s status is changed, S7776 [18DE]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2414 [25AP]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), House amendment, S235 [17JA]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, S3896, S3897, S3898 [13JN]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2757 [17MY]

——— suitability to be CIA Director relative to role in CIA detention and interrogation program, S2757 [17MY]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S56 [8JA]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S861 [12FE], S1142, S1147 [15FE]

——— reform, S4501 [27JN]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S235 [17JA]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S6043 [6SE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7776, S7778, S7780 [18DE]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2415 [25AP]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, S235 [17JA]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (S. 379), S7650 [17DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1142, S1147 [15FE]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S861 [12FE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), unanimous-consent request, S2198 [17AP]

Statements

Border Security and Immigration Reform: National Sheriff’s Association, S4501 [27JN]

COTTONDALE, FL

Remarks in Senate

Pumphrey, Trisha: Jackson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

COTTONWOOD LAND EXCHANGE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6146), H9483, H9484 [13NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6146) (H. Rept. 115–895), H7750 [10AU]

Texts of

H.R. 6146, provisions, H9483 [13NO]

CO2 COALITION

Remarks in Senate

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2376 [24AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2376 [24AP]

COUDERSPORT, PA

Remarks in House

Timothy, Lakota: National FFA Organization Henry Staiger Agriculture Education and Future Farmers of America Award recipient, H5667 [26JN]

COUER D’ALENE, ID

Remarks in Senate

Abi’s Artisan Ice Cream (business): tribute, S4504 [27JN]

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA

Remarks in House

Cantrell, Virginia: Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Hall of Fame inductee, E769 [5JN]

Cutler, Kate: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Hochstetler, Chris: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Hornberg, Steven: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1104 [27JY]

Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa: Outstanding Community Award, Outstanding Event Award, and Outstanding Website Award recipient, E200 [16FE]

Kermoade, Ralph (Ed): Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Hall of Fame inductee, E768 [5JN]

Knuth, Doreen: Council Bluffs, IA, Community School District Principal of the Year award recipient, E1010 [13JY]

Lindsley, Barbara and Terry: CHI Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA, Council Heritage Award for Arts and Humanities recipient, E722 [23MY]

Littrell, Boyd: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

Maher, Fred: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Board of Directors Jason Award recipient, E1475 [30OC]

Nelson, Joel: Council Bluffs, IA, Community School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1011 [13JY]

Rasmussen, Bruce: CHI Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA, Mercy Heritage Award for Business recipient, E715 [23MY]

Schnaible, Claudia: Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Hall of Fame inductee, E767 [5JN]

Vocational Development Center: anniversary, E1411 [16OC]

COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA

Letters

Early childhood education programs funding, S120 [10JA]

COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

Remarks in House

Carpenter, Andrew: Council for Exceptional Children ‘‘Yes I Can’’ Award recipient, E162 [8FE]

COUNCIL FOR GLOBAL IMMIGRATION

Press releases

CFGI and SHRM Applaud Immigration Innovation Act, S523 [25JA]

COUNCIL OF INSPECTORS GENERAL ON INTEGRITY AND EFFICIENCY

Amendments

Federal agencies and departments: require open recommendations from inspectors general at Federal agencies that have remained unimplemented for more than a year be posted to a website (S. 2178), S2885 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

Federal agencies and departments: require open recommendations from inspectors general at Federal agencies that have remained unimplemented for more than a year be posted to a website (S. 2178), S2885 [23MY]

Reports filed

Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2178) (S. Rept. 115–245), S2622 [10MY]

Texts of

S. 2178, Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act, S2885 [23MY]

COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS

Resolutions by organizations

Gun control, H1656 [19MR]

COUNCIL OF THE INSPECTORS GENERAL ON INTEGRITY AND EFFICIENCY

Letters

IG Subpoena Authority Act, H9071 [26SE]

COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Bills and resolutions

EPA: support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 7347), H10336 [19DE]

Reports filed

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]

Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602), S2923 [24MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602) (S. Rept. 115–328), S6028 [4SE]

COUNCIL ON RURAL COMMUNITY INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 3393), S5991 [28AU]

COUNCIL ON RURAL COMMUNITY INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3393), S5991 [28AU]

COUNTER TERRORISM AND ILLICIT FINANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6068), H5093 [12JN]

COUNTER TERRORIST NETWORK ACT

Cost Estimates

Provisions (H.R. 4578): CBO, E104 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4578), H35, H40, H41 [9JA], H7787 [4SE], E46 [16JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 115–492), H81 [9JA]

Texts of

H.R. 4578, provisions, H40 [9JA]

COUNTERING AMERICA’S ADVERSARIES THROUGH SANCTIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Russia: examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE] (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, H693 [30JA]

Enact (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

Terrorism: establish a national strategy to combat the financing of terrorism and related illicit finance, H9736 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA], S808 [8FE]

Enact (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

Foreign policy: waiver of secondary sanctions against countries or entities for significant transactions with Russian defense and intelligence sector, S5542, S5545–S5547 [1AU]

Russia: examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (S. Res. 402), S1372 [6MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 402, examine intelligence on Russian election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, S876–S878 [12FE]

COUNTERING IRAN IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE ACT

Remarks in House

Implementation, H69 [9JA]

COUNTERING IRAN’S DESTABILIZING ACTIVITIES ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 722), S35 [4JA]

COUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION ACT

Letters

Provisions: Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security, H8116 [12SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6198), H8113–H8117 [12SE]

Enact (H.R. 7213), H9804–H9806 [10DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 7213), S7822 [18DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6198) (H. Rept. 115–923), H7940 [7SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6198, provisions, H8113–H8115 [12SE]

H.R. 7213, provisions, H9804–H9806 [10DE]

COUNTERTERRORISM INFORMATION SHARING IMPROVEMENT ACT

Cost Estimates

Provisions (H.R. 4569): CBO, E591 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4569), H48 [9JA], E46 [16JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 115–491), H81 [9JA]

Texts of

H.R. 4569, provisions, H48 [9JA]

COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

Country Music Association Day: designate (see S. Res. 644), S6277 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1252 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Country Music Association Day: designate (S. Res. 644), S6280 [24SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 644, Country Music Association Day, S6279 [24SE]

COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 644), S6277 [24SE]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 644), S6280 [24SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 644, designate, S6279 [24SE]

COUNTS, WALTER D., III

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S21 [3JA], S150 [11JA]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S21 [3JA]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S127 [10JA]

COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1203 [5SE]

COURNOYER, MARK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S249 [17JA]

COURSEY, CHRIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1729 [21DE]

COURT IMBALANCE RESTRUCTURE CONCERNING UPDATES TO IMPACTED TRIBUNALS (CIRCUIT) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6754), H8106 [10SE]

COURTNEY, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1653 [12DE]

COURTNEY, JOE (a Representative from Connecticut)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5807 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6436, H6441 [17JY]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6086 [11JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3444 [18AP]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 2625), H4850 [6JN]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9415 [2OC]

Armed Forces: eliminate recoupment of separation pay from members who subsequently receive veterans disability compensation and limit recoupment of such pay from members who subsequently receive retired or retainer pay (see H.R. 4016), H7871 [5SE]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4871), H625 [22JA]

——— provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 3011), H3096 [10AP]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H583 [19JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

Australia: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (see H. Res. 1052), H7920 [6SE]

——— commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see H. Res. 1029), H7687 [25JY]

Bearss, Edwin C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1225), H7870 [5SE]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H1753 [21MR]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H5991 [6JY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H584 [19JA]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H9763 [3DE]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see H.R. 5485), H5581 [22JN]

——— reauthorize Acer Access and Development Program (see H.R. 5667), H3741 [27AP]

Dept. of Defense: provide for inclusion of names of crew members of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see H.R. 5689), H5095 [12JN]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H4981 [7JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H9408 [28SE]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H584 [19JA]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

——— provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 2475), H10512 [20DE]

Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H5022 [8JN]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H5286 [19JN]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H5022 [8JN]

——— reauthorize rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program (see H.R. 5429), H7921 [6SE]

Dept. of Justice: limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H2043 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1478 [7MR]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H4777 [5JN]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3507 [24AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H784 [5FE]

——— provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H9408 [28SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8172 [12SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H9408 [28SE]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see H.R. 4774), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (see H.R. 1279), H625 [22JA]

——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H7921 [6SE]

——— furnish nursing home care and hospital care at State licensed or certified residential care facilities (see H.R. 5397), H2041 [22MR]

——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see H.R. 2452), H4981 [7JN]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H4730 [24MY]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H3316 [13AP]

——— prohibit from requiring a surviving spouse to return certain payments for a month in which the veteran dies (see H.R. 5301), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 1445), H625 [22JA]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H3397 [17AP]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H9415 [2OC]

Drugs: ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H1075 [8FE]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

——— recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3576 [25AP]

FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 911), H1373 [5MR]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see H.R. 5573), H4733 [25MY]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (see H.R. 4828), H9511 [13NO]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H168 [11JA]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1884), H5507 [21JN]

——— provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3733), H9574 [20NO]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1336 [27FE]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7743 [3AU]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1336 [27FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Fish and fishing: provide fisheries disaster relief for commercial fishery failures that are due to certain tariffs imposed by other countries (see H.R. 6528), H7777 [28AU]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7157 [24JY]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H9415 [2OC]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H903 [6FE]

Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H625 [22JA]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7825 [4SE]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H7871 [5SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6172), H5505 [21JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H678 [29JA]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H8172 [12SE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H1374 [5MR]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY: designate (see H.R. 7293), H10512 [20DE]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H7728 [26JY]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7943 [7SE]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H6042 [10JY]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H173 [12JA]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H8172 [12SE]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H172 [12JA]

National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H7156 [24JY]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (see H. Res. 950), H5649 [25JN]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H7735 [31JY]

National Lyme Disease Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 887), H3929 [10MY]

National Workforce Development Month: observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

NATO: support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9460 [30OC]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1076 [8FE]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (see H.R. 2259), H975 [7FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H7735 [31JY]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H9421 [5OC]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H9432 [12OC]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7724 [26JY]

Public lands: designate certain lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors (see H.R. 2135), H1755 [21MR]

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons (see H. Res. 395), H5581 [22JN]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H5581 [22JN]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 6950), H9150 [27SE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Ships and vessels: require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (see H.R. 5893), H4284 [21MY]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9569 [16NO]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 1960), H7728 [26JY]

Taxation: increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— make permanent the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums (see H.R. 109), H3746 [1MY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H7728 [26JY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H1699 [19MR]

Technology: promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce (see H.R. 4829), H552 [18JA]

Telecommunications: require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9668 [27NO]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary (see H. Res. 1070), H8732 [17SE]

Veterans: expand TRICARE program to include veterans entitled to certain Medicare benefits due to conditions or injuries incurred during service and waive Medicare part B late enrollment penalty for such veterans (see H.R. 4571), H4285 [21MY]

Veterans Memorial Post Office, Oakville, CT: designate (see H.R. 6335), H6111 [11JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 4912), H7921 [6SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H3397 [17AP]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: remove manifestation period needed for presumption of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to herbicides (see H.R. 6566), H7721 [26JY]

Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 850), H3706 [26AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (H.R. 7141), H9568 [16NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: remove manifestation period needed for presumption of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to herbicides (H.R. 6566), H7725 [26JY]

Letters

Navy Virginia-class submarine program funding: Gary Roughead, H5808 [27JN]

——— Jonathan W. Greenert, H5808 [27JN]

——— Michael J. Connor, H5809 [27JN]

——— Robert J. Natter, H5809 [27JN]

Remarks

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), E225• [27FE]

Appropriations: making continuing, H1078 [13FE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1142), H9519 [14NO]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3172 [12AP]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7192 [25JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, H9651 [27NO]

Colleges and universities: affordability, H1509 [13MR]

Connecticut: anniversary of Wild and Scenic River System designation of Eightmile River Watershed, E1419• [16OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4371 [22MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7703 [26JY]

——— CVN–80 aircraft carrier funding, H5806 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5806, H5807, H5810 [27JN]

——— restore GI Bill transfer eligibility, H7875 [6SE]

Dept. of Education: improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (H.R. 6543), H7836 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7836 [5SE]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H1509 [13MR]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, H5025 [12JN]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), Senate amendment, H9651 [27NO]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6436, H6441 [17JY], H6530 [18JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: financial impact of pyrrhotite in concrete home foundations study funding, H6530 [18JY]

——— ruling to extend property casualty loss tax provisions to homeowners affected by pyrrhotite-related residential damage, H1077 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), H5616 [25JN]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6530 [18JY]

Fish and fishing: create a fishing industry-based pilot research trawl survey for New England Fishery Management Council and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, H6086 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6086 [11JY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H1078 [13FE]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1360, H1361 [5MR]

Lebanon, CT: anniversary of Lebanon Volunteer Fire Dept., E1556• [27NO]

Medicare: eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit, H1078 [13FE]

——— provide for an option for individuals age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare (H.R. 3748), H22 [9JA]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H4130, H4132 [16MY]

National Park Service: Historic Preservation Fund funding, H6436 [17JY]

Naval Submarine Base New London, CT: anniversary, H3102 [11AP], E427• [10AP]

Navy: Virginia-class submarine program funding through reductions in shipbuilding and procurement programs funding, H5807, H5810 [27JN]

New England National Scenic Trail: funding, H6436 [17JY]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, H10033 [11DE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H1360, H1361 [5MR], H3898 [10MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: open enrollment, H22 [9JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (H. Res. 1142), H9519 [14NO]

U.S. Geological Survey: funding to develop a map showing pyrrhotite occurrences across the U.S., H6441 [17JY]

United Kingdom: assessment of negotiations to leave the European Union, H10033 [11DE]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women’s field hockey team, E267• [6MR]

Votes: position on missed, E116• [30JA], E127• [2FE], E225• [27FE]

Tributes

Chipman, Steven A., E1418• [16OC]

Glover, Jane L., E1455• [26OC]

Grotjan, James, H7709 [26JY]

Johnson, David C., E1359• [2OC]

Karlik, Evan A., E1718• [20DE]

Luddecke, James and Diane, E77• [19JA]

McKeon, Robert (Red), E1121• [3AU]

Morgan, Chester, E1029• [18JY]

Morris, Richard, E289• [9MR]

Sferrazza, Carl, E358• [21MR]

Smith, George, E1557• [27NO]

Tiffany, John J., II, E910• [25JN]

Vendetto, Wayne T., Sr., E931• [27JN]

COURTS related term(s) Crime; Law Enforcement; Lawyers and Attorneys; Supreme Court

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Trump Administration Goals and Accomplishments: Senator Alexander, S2614 [10MY]

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H503 [18JA]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193, H1194, H1195, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1795 [19MR], S1865 [21MR], H1301, H1302, H1304 [27FE]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1280 [27FE]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), consideration (H. Res. 1051), H7885 [6SE]

——— clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (S. 2946), S5864 [22AU]

——— increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), S6032 [4SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), S471 [23JA], H9371 [28SE]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1188, S1190 [15FE]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), S6698, S6701 [5OC]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

FERC: provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review (S. 186), S6031 [4SE]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6099, S6104 [6SE], S6390, S6399 [28SE], S6415 [1OC], S6451, S6452 [2OC], S6497 [3OC]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7438 [11DE], H10175 [13DE]

Merit Systems Protection Board: provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain decisions relative to whistleblowers (H.R. 2229), H5573 [22JN]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 573), S8030, S8037 [22DE]

Analyses

Community Safety and Security Act: Center for American Progress, H7933 [7SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Act Is Broken, S6628 [5OC]

Bolster the U.S. Judiciary’s Defense Against Putin’s Kleptocracy, E907 [25JN]

Death of an Open Internet, S1866 [21MR]

Fate of Divisive Judicial Nominee From North Carolina Uncertain Amid Criticism, S7203 [29NO]

Is the Supreme Court Salvageable?, S6613 [5OC]

Late Zell Miller Diversified the Bench, H3878 [9MY]

Late-Term Abortion Was the Right Choice for Me, S534 [29JA]

There’s Something Huge Missing From the White House’s Prison Bill, H4318 [22MY]

U.S. Centers Force Migrant Children To Take Drugs—Lawsuit, H5441 [21JN]

U.S. Lawmakers Seek To Criminalize Doping in Global Competitions, H5187 [14JN], E830 [12JN]

Verleger—PES Bankruptcy Judge Could Inflict Lehman-Like Moment, S692 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (see H. Res. 694), H403 [16JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 2326), S348 [19JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: provide free access and enable users to electronically search Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system and consolidate Case Management/Electronic Case Files system (see H.R. 6714), H7919 [6SE]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Aquaculture: limit recovery for certain injuries incurred by workers in shellfish aquaculture activities if State workers’ compensation is available (see H.R. 5061), H1212 [15FE]

Armed Forces: provide for recovery by members for certain acts or omissions by the U.S. (see H.R. 6585), H7722 [26JY]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2518), S1452 [7MR]

——— modify venue requirements relative to bankruptcy proceedings (see S. 2282), S67 [8JA]

——— prohibit payment of bonuses to highly compensated employees and insiders of the debtor to perform services during the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6912), H9089 [26SE]

Business and industry: protect U.S. businesses from foreign companies claiming diplomatic immunity in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5116), H1333 [27FE]

Capital punishment: require impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death (see S. 2389), S703 [7FE]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Civil liberties: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

——— prohibit courts from considering acquitted conduct at sentencing (see S. 4), S7275 [4DE]

Claims: increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions (see S. 2815), S2623 [10MY]

——— provide for certain limitations and clarifications on false claims and civil actions relative to FHA and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 5993), H4738 [1JN]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (see S. Res. 604), S5583 [1AU]

——— authorize document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (see S. Res. 628), S6143 [12SE]

Consumers: prohibit from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith relative to debt collection (see H.R. 5484), H3209 [12AP]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (see H. Res. 748), H1265 [26FE]

——— authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age (see H.R. 6011), H4776 [5JN]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (see H.R. 6691), H7781 [31AU] (see H.R. 7113), H9462 [2NO]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), consideration (see H. Res. 1051), H7870 [5SE]

——— clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see S. 2946), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5954), H4728 [24MY]

——— define term ‘‘serious felony’’ to allow prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties against violent, repeat offenders (see S. 3335), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6697), H7824 [4SE]

——— eliminate sections of the U.S. Code that over-criminalize activities that should not be crimes (see H.R. 7093), H9448 [26OC]

——— expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (see H.R. 6847), H8737 [20SE]

——— expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S2012 [9AP]

——— increase damages available for victims of trade theft, extend statute of limitations, and expand scope of economic espionage laws to encompass a broader range of offenses occurring outside of the U.S. (see S. 3743), S7509 [12DE]

——— permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5043), H1211 [15FE]

——— prohibit awarding credit toward service of sentences for satisfactory behavior for certain drug offenses (see S. 3477), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6844), H8737 [20SE]

——— prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see S. 3188), S4875 [10JY] (see H.R. 6358), H6173 [12JY]

——— prosecute as a Federal crime the assault or intimidation of a passenger train crew member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted (see S. 2861), S2724 [16MY]

——— provide penalty enhancements for committing certain offenses while in disguise (see H.R. 6054), H5020 [8JN]

——— require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU] (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

——— specify and clarify mens rea requirements for certain Federal crimes (see S. 3118), S4344 [21JN]

——— strengthen protections for child trafficking victims testifying against human traffickers (see S. 3597), S6816 [11OC]

Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 391), S613 [5FE]

Dept. of Defense: enter into memoranda of understanding with State and local prosecuting authorities concerning adjudication of criminal offenses committed by minors (see H.R. 5392), H2041 [22MR]

——— improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations (see S. 2890), S2793 [21MY]

Dept. of HHS: clarify responsibilities for unaccompanied alien children relative to background checks for sponsors, monitoring care, appearance at immigration proceedings, and notifying States of placement of such children (see S. 3474), S6223 [18SE]

——— issue regulations to ensure due process rights for physicians furnishing emergency medical services (see H.R. 6372), H6195 [13JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management (see S. 2392), S704 [7FE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

——— take appropriate actions to ensure that an illegal alien sex offender is in removal proceedings or has been ordered removed, and is required to register as a sex offender (see H.R. 6595), H7722 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify status and enhance effectiveness of immigration courts by ensuring independent decisionmaking (see S. 2693), S2261 [18AP]

——— establish a section with responsibility for enforcement of laws against suspected operatives or agents of foreign governments and improve enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (see S. 2482), S1316 [1MR]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see H.R. 4963), H974 [7FE] (see H.R. 6845), H8737 [20SE]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— make grants to implement statutes and policies to issue firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 6629), H7724 [26JY]

——— make grants to States to provide right to counsel in civil actions relative to eviction (see H.R. 6942), H9150 [27SE]

——— protect State and local witnesses from intimidation, authorize grants to purchase drug exposure personal protective equipment for first responders, and address organized crime and gang violence (see S. 3490), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide for continued performance of functions of U.S. Parole Commission (see H.R. 6896), H9088 [26SE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see S. 2795), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]

——— require independent judicial approval to revoke the security clearance of a special counsel (see H.R. 6955), H9150 [27SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see S. 2644), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5476), H3146 [11AP] (see H.R. 5505), H3315 [13AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: require payment for damages and losses to James Doyle due to taking of private land by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as protected tortoise habitat, now designated Red Cliffs Desert Reserve (see S. 2531), S1578 [8MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure certain health care contractors are subject to Federal tort claims laws to improve accountability of physicians (see H.R. 7105), H9459 [30OC]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see S. 3021), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6244), H5815 [27JN]

Disabled: protect interests of the intellectually disabled in intermediate care facilities in certain class action lawsuits and in Dept. of Justice actions that could result in moving residents from such facilities (see H.R. 6786), H8170 [12SE]

District courts: limit authority to provide injunctive relief (see H.R. 4927), H783 [5FE]

District of Columbia: permit Council of the District of Columbia to enact laws on the organization and jurisdiction of District of Columbia courts (see H.R. 6187), H5506 [21JN]

——— provide for automatic appointment of judges to District of Columbia courts without advice and consent of the Senate (see H.R. 6009), H4776 [5JN]

——— provide that grand and petit jurors serving in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall receive fees and expenses at the same rates paid to such jurors appearing in U.S. district courts (see H.R. 5436), H3059 [5AP]

——— require District of Columbia Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Director and District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency Director to reside in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 7216), H9763 [3DE]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]

——— increase penalties for fentanyl trafficking (see S. 2481), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6057), H5020 [8JN]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]

——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see S. 2635), S2012 [9AP] (see H.R. 5459), H3095 [10AP]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

——— provide certain protections from civil liability for individuals prescribing or administering opioid overdose drugs (see S. 2981), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 4955), H902 [6FE]

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

Employment: limit private antitrust damages against occupational licensing boards and promote beneficial reforms of State occupational licensing (see S. 3598), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6515), H7686 [25JY]

——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2994), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (see S. 2461), S1243 [27FE]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

Fannin County, TX: limit claims seeking judicial review of any environmental impact statement, review, or authorization of the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Project (see S. 3202), S4950 [12JY]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7346), H10336 [19DE]

——— provide for certain limitations on judicial review of agency actions (see H.R. 5468), H3146 [11AP]

——— require publication of settlement agreements (see H.R. 6777), H8169 [12SE]

Federal employees: clarify certain due process rights of employees serving in sensitive positions (see H.R. 5355), H1728 [20MR]

——— restore administrative law judges to the competitive service (see S. 3387), S5932 [23AU]

Federal Rules of Evidence: prohibit cross-examination by the accused of minor victims of sexual assault (see S. 3736), S7385 [10DE]

Financial institutions: stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (see S. 2544), S1735 [14MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and gun trafficking (see S. 2502), S1378 [6MR]

——— allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 2607), S1947 [22MR]

——— authorize issuance of extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves (see S. 2521), S1578 [8MR]

——— call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation (see H. Res. 920), H4776 [5JN] (see H. Res. 1076), H8884 [25SE]

——— increase punishment for straw purchasing (see H.R. 5134), H1340 [1MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court: ensure politically funded information cannot be used as evidence to monitor a U.S. citizen (see H.R. 5235), H1501 [8MR]

——— require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of judges (see H.R. 5120), H1333 [27FE]

FTC: codify ban on confessions of judgment in law in consumer loan contracts and expand such ban to provide protections to small businesses (see S. 3717), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7354), H10336 [19DE]

——— prohibit circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products (see S. 3639), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7160), H9568 [16NO]

Gambling: acknowledge rights of States relative to sports wagering and maintain a distinct Federal interest in the integrity and character of professional and amateur sporting contests (see S. 3793), S7926 [19DE]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see S. 2734), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 5280), H1607 [14MR]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Health: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 5013), H1177 [14FE]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1082), H9090 [26SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7687 [25JY]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6181), H5505 [21JN]

——— appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6204), H5580 [22JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see S. 2464), S1243 [27FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (see S. 3263), S5360 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6195), H5580 [22JN]

——— maintain custody of adults charged with illegal entry with their children while charges are pending and authorize construction of facilities to hold families during legal proceedings (see H.R. 6173), H5505 [21JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5950), H4693 [23MY]

——— provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2468), S1286 [28FE]

——— provide that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under immigration laws (see H.R. 4928), H783 [5FE]

——— require asylum seekers to be screened at U.S. embassies or consulates outside the U.S., create bench warrants for immigrants failing to appear for immigration court, and provide alternatives to detention (see S. 3372), S5931 [23AU]

——— strengthen border security by authorizing construction of a wall, improving technology, securing ports of entry, hiring more agents, using National Guard support, and penalizing illegal immigration (see H.R. 6415), H6557 [18JY]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions (see H.R. 6898), H9088 [26SE]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

Intelligence services: prohibit any Federal agency from accessing information on a U.S. citizen without a warrant (see H.R. 6353), H6173 [12JY]

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: designate (see S. 3222), S5003 [17JY] (see H.R. 5772), H3929 [10MY]

Judicial Conference of the U.S.: provide electronic public access to exhibits in Federal cases (see H.R. 6761), H8107 [10SE]

Judiciary: appoint additional Federal circuit judges to the ninth judicial circuit and certain district courts (see S. 3259), S5267 [24JY]

——— modify composition of the eastern judicial district of Arkansas (see H.R. 6327), H6041 [10JY]

——— modify structure of ninth judicial circuit (see H.R. 6754), H8106 [10SE]

——— provide for additional Article III judges to modernize adminsitration of justice (see H.R. 6755), H8106 [10SE]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6964), H9404 [28SE]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Law enforcement: discourage use of payment of money as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases (see S. 3271), S5360 [25JY]

——— prohibit issuance of national injunctions (see H.R. 6730), H7941 [7SE]

——— require States to release persons charged with a misdemeanor on non-monetary conditions only prior to court adjudication (see H.R. 4833), H552 [18JA]

Lawyers and attorneys: clarify meaning of the term ‘‘prevailing party’’ relative to recovery of attorneys’ fees (see H.R. 5656), H3741 [27AP]

——— exclude lawyers engaged in legal proceedings from definition of debt collector and prevent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from exercising certain supervisory or enforcement authority over lawyers (see H.R. 5082), H1226 [23FE]

Merit Systems Protection Board: reauthorize and modify authority (see H.R. 6391), H6263 [16JY]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 3118), S4344 [21JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY] (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY] (see H. Res. 920), H4776 [5JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY] (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Youth Justice Action Month: designate (see H. Res. 1131), H9443 [23OC]

Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (see H.R. 7075), H9438 [19OC]

——— extend jurisdiction of tribal courts to cover crimes involving sexual violence (see S. 3216), S4965 [16JY]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 62), S5423 [26JY]

Orrin G. Hatch U.S. Courthouse, Salt Lake City, UT: designate (see S. 3800), S7989 [20DE]

Patents: include exclusive economic zone as part of U.S. for patent infringement (see H.R. 7201), H9743 [29NO]

——— prohibit avoidance of drug patent reviews regardless of sovereign immunity claims facilitated by the transfer of patents to Indian tribes (see S. 2514), S1452 [7MR]

——— provide that certain bad faith communications in connection with assertion of a patent are unfair or deceptive acts or practices (see H.R. 6370), H6195 [13JY]

——— strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit biological product manufacurers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable product companies to delay entry of biosimilar and interchangeable products into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

Political ethics: improve anti-corruption and public integrity laws by strengthening lobbying laws, disclosing conflicts of interest, improving judicial integrity, and requiring more financial disclosure by elected officials (see S. 3357), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H3441 [18AP]

Privacy: prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach (see H.R. 5165), H1372 [5MR]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see H.R. 5364), H1754 [21MR]

Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council To End Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 7271), H10169 [12DE]

Puerto Rico: require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 7355), H10336 [19DE]

Real estate: establish uniform and more efficient Federal process to protect private property rights (see H.R. 7178), H9667 [27NO]

SEC: provide for exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions (see H.R. 5037), H1211 [15FE]

——— require disclosure of payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination (see S. 2454), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5028), H1178 [14FE]

Securities: provide for exclusive Federal jurisdiction over certain civil securities fraud actions (see S. 3421), S6059 [6SE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in Colorado v. Willenberg (see S. Res. 519), S2836 [22MY]

——— authorize representation in Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al. (see S. Res. 500), S2485 [26AP]

——— authorize representation Jacob R. Kent, et al., v. R.L. Vallee, Inc., et al. (see S. Res. 706), S7088 [26NO]

——— authorize representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah (see S. Res. 406), S967 [14FE]

——— authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

——— authorize testimony and representation of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (see S. Res. 457), S2075 [11AP]

——— authorize testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc. (see S. Res. 685), S6885 [12OC]

Small business: protect the ‘‘gig economy’’ and small businesses that operate in large part through contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation (see H.R. 5367), H1754 [21MR]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for payment of performance royalties to certain producers, mixers, and sound engineers of sound recordings (see S. 2625), S1948 [22MR]

Sports: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions (see H.R. 6067), H5093 [12JN]

——— establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions and require sharing of information with U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (see S. 3790), S7926 [19DE]

States: modify amount in controversy requirement and remove complete diversity requirement in civil litigation actions (see S. 3249), S5107 [19JY]

Supreme Court: provide for original jurisdiction over certain immigration actions (see H.R. 5648), H3741 [27AP]

Taxation: make civil damages, restitution, and any other monetary award given to human trafficking survivors exempt from Federal income taxes (see S. 3504), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6899), H9088 [26SE]

——— modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2988), S2991 [5JN]

——— provide a taxpayer bill of rights for small businesses (see S. 2689), S2218 [17AP]

——— repeal tax increase on victims of sexual harassment (see S. 2820), S2623 [10MY]

U.S. Code: update statutory references to certain provisions relative to crime control and law enforcement (see H.R. 5335), H1698 [19MR]

U.S. Court of Federal Claims: increase maximum limit on the number of special masters assigned to vaccine cases (see H.R. 6857), H8738 [20SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision (see H.R. 6877), H8884 [25SE]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6784), H8170 [12SE]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

U.S. Tax Court: permit other courts to transfer certain cases (see S. 3339), S5582 [1AU]

Venckiene, Neringa: exclude from extradition treaty with Lithuania (see H.R. 6218), H5648 [25JN] (see H.R. 6257), H5816 [27JN]

Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (see S. 2377), S651 [6FE]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Albright, Alan D.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Ashe, Barry W.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]

Baker, R. Stan: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Baxter, Susan Paradise: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]

Boom, Claria Horn: nomination to be district judge, S1980 [22MR], S1999 [9AP]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]

Branch, Elizabeth L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1149 [15FE], S1208 [26FE]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2565 [9MY]

Broomes, John W.: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2110 [12AP]

Brown, Michael L.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S124 [10JA]

Campbell, William L., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S60 [8JA]

Carson, Joel M., III: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2607 [10MY]

Counts, Walter D., III: nomination to be district judge, S21 [3JA], S150 [11JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), S6697 [5OC], S6714 [9OC]

Doughty, Terry A.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1307 [1MR]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2304 [19AP], S2338 [23AP]

Engelhardt, Kurt D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2464 [26AP], S2510 [7MY]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7036 [15NO], S7155 [28NO]

Goodwin, Charles B.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5411 [26JY], S5446 [30JY]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]

Horan, Marilyn J.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Jennings, Rebecca Grady: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2111 [12AP]

Jung, William F.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7210 [29NO]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Nalbandian, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2611 [10MY]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4933 [12JY], S4983 [17JY]

Parker, Thomas L.R.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S89 [9JA]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5611 [15AU]

——— nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1274 [28FE]

Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5682 [16AU]

Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2978 [5JN]

Scholer, Karen Gren: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1304 [1MR]

Scudder, Michael Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Self, Tilman E., III: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1305 [1MR]

St. Eve, Amy J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Stras, David R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Summerhays, Robert R.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Sweeney, James R., II: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Wier, Robert E.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2957 [4JN]

Williams, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Court decisions

Ms. L. et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’) et al., preliminary injunction blocking family separation and ordering the Federal Government to implement family reunification procedures, S4462 [27JN]

Court documents

Enrique Madrinan, Plaintiff, v. Harbour Shopping Center, Inc. and Luza Corp. d/b/a Donut Gallery Diner, Defendants, H1189 [15FE]

Essays

State of the Union: Burlington, VT, School District Senior, S650 [6FE]

Excerpts

Court statements made by sexual abuse as children victims in the trial of Larry Nassar, H641–H643 [29JA]

Letters

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]

——— Faiz Shakir, ACLU, S1867 [21MR]

——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]

——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]

——— Stephen E. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S1869 [21MR], H1297 [27FE]

——— World Without Exploitation (organization), H1298 [27FE]

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1463 [7MR]

——— Ross Eisenberg, National Association of Manufacturers, H1463 [7MR]

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Circuit Court of Marion County, AL, request for documents in civil case: Representative Aderholt, H9445 [26OC]

Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Faiz Shakir and Kanya Bennett, ACLU, H3793 [8MY]

——— several civil rights and civil liberties organizations, H3862 [9MY]

——— several organizations, H3860 [9MY]

——— William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., H3860 [9MY]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) approved resolutions: Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10213 [17DE]

Community Safety and Security Act: Faiz Shakir and Jesselyn McCurdy, ACLU, H7933 [7SE]

——— Tyrone Hanley, National Center for Lesbian Rights, H7934 [7SE]

Corroborative witnesses to Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: Debra S. Katz, Lisa J. Banks, and Michael R. Bromwich, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, S6613 [5OC]

Corroborative witnesses to Deborah Ramirez allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: William Pittard, Kaiser Dillon PLLC, S6614 [5OC]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Dept. of Justice decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions: Senator Collins, S6767 [10OC]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Marc Mauer, Sentencing Project (organization), H4317 [22MY]

——— several organizations, H4316 [22MY]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act: James Unsworth, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9515 [14NO]

——— Joe Stohr, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9516 [14NO]

Senior$afe Act: Jaye L. Martin, Legal Services for the Elderly (organization), S1712 [14MR]

——— Mike Rothman, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1712 [14MR]

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice relative to judicial temperment: several law professors, S6530 [4OC]

Lists

Court cases won by NAACP lawyers, E1438 [23OC]

Organizations and individuals supporting H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1295 [27FE]

Memorandums

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Congressional Research Service, S1856 [21MR]

Recommended Lawsuit Against North Carolina Republican Party, Helms Campaign for Senate Committee, et al.: John P. Dunne and Lee H. Rubin, Dept. of Justice (1991), S7204 [29NO]

Senate Blue Slip Courtesy History and Context: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) Majority Members, S2575 [9MY]

Motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S498 [24JA], S527 [29JA]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1731 [14MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1871 [21MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), S6697, S6698 [5OC]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1464 [7MR]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6398, S6399 [28SE]

Stras, David R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S498 [24JA]

Notices

Intention to object to nomination of Howard C. Nielson, Jr., to be district judge: Senator Duckworth, S1398 [6MR]

Obituaries

Chapman, Robert F.: Columbia (SC) State, E625 [10MY]

Newsom, William A.: San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, E1698 [20DE]

Press releases

AAJC Opposes H.R. 6691: Asian Americans Advancing Justice (organization), H7934 [7SE]

Proclamations

Tribute to Carl J. Character: Representative Fudge, E1194 [4SE]

Proposals

Consideration of H.R. 4240, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act and H.R. 3464, Background Check Completion Act, H1247 [26FE], H1286 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H161 [11JA], H176 [16JA], H420, H421, H462–H469 [17JA], H482, H488, H492, H493, H505 [18JA], H560–H569, H574, H575 [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H494–H503 [18JA], H569 [19JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 4660), H576 [19JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 36), H464–H466, H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA], H572, H575 [19JA]

Agriculture: prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products, H4218, H4219 [18MY]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: impact, H6636 [23JY], H7165 [25JY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: allow awarding of punitive damages in cases where business owners made no good faith effort to remove barriers to access to public accommodations, H1195 [15FE]

——— clarify use of the term ‘substantial progress’ in remedying violations may only be used when delays to removing barriers to access are due to circumstances beyond the violator’s control, H1196 [15FE]

——— eliminate requirement that notice of violation include specific section of legislation alleged to have been violated, H1197, H1198 [15FE]

——— eliminate written notice and waiting period requirements for discrimination claims made due to barriers to access to public accommodations, H1194, H1195 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1147 [14FE], H1183–H1200, H1202 [15FE], E220 [26FE], E225 [27FE], E266 [6MR]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Arizona: decision by Arizona Supreme Court to block the Invest in Ed ballot initiative, H7828 [5SE]

Arts and humanities: provide victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis, H3463 [24AP]

Bankruptcy: allow modification of certain mortgages on principal residences in order to reduce foreclosures (H.R. 134), H7709 [26JY]

——— improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (H.R. 138), H1645 [15MR]

——— stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases (H.R. 137), H1570 [14MR]

BIA: public safety and justice facility construction funding, H6444 [17JY]

Bill, Gregory D.: Kaye Tertzag Purple Sport Coat Award recipient, E186 [14FE]

Bolivia: human rights violations, H6468 [18JY]

Brooks, Megan B.: Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office Danny E. Khalouf Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance recipient, H5290 [20JN]

Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (H.R. 115), E16 [9JA]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (H. Con. Res. 72), H4234 [18MY], H8844–H8847 [25SE]

Civil liberties: reaffirm constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures and condemn overuse of administrative subpeonas, E1451 [26OC]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking, H3130 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1290–H1305, H1319 [27FE], H3195 [12AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1277–H1280 [27FE]

——— call for investigation of Robert S. Mueller, III, Rod J. Rosenstein, and James B. Comey, Jr., for alleged crimes committed during investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3140 [11AP]

——— clarify definition and prosecution of hate crimes, H3925 [10MY]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), H7925–H7937 [7SE]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), consideration (H. Res. 1051), H7882–H7887 [6SE]

——— clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (H.R. 5954), H6616–H6618 [23JY]

——— clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (S. 2946), H8245 [13SE]

——— eliminate sections of the U.S. Code that over-criminalize activities that should not be crimes (H.R. 7093), H10395, H10396 [20DE]

——— expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (H.R. 6847), H8839–H8844 [25SE], E1306 [26SE]

——— include State violent crimes as grounds for enhanced penalty when sex offenders fail to register or report certain required information and include prior military offenses for recidivist sentencing, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), H7925 [7SE]

——— permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (H.R. 5043), E193 [15FE]

——— protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (H.R. 909), H4287 [22MY]

——— provide alternative sentencing guidelines for minors convicted in sexting cases, H8842–H8844 [25SE]

——— vacate certain convictions and expunge certain arrests of victims of human trafficking (H.R. 459), H688 [30JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: importance of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H3986 [16MY]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: decision to file lawsuit against California for passage of laws that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law, H1480 [8MR]

——— decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, H5025 [12JN], H5105, H5106 [13JN], H5163 [14JN], H5204 [15JN], H5325 [20JN], H5512, H5513 [22JN], H5667 [26JN], H5757, H5758 [27JN], H7091 [24JY], H8162 [12SE]

——— decision to reopen investigation into murder of Emmett Till, H6193 [13JY]

——— ensure Americans With Disabilities Act compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]

——— establish procedures for expedited review of the case of any person who unlawfully solicits personal information to commit identity theft, while purporting to be acting on behalf of the IRS (H.R. 2905), H3356–H3359 [17AP]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), H9369–H9373 [28SE]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), H3857–H3865 [9MY]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— permit sentencing judges in child sex trafficking cases to order the Dept. of Justice to publicize the name and photograph of convicted defendants (H.R. 440), H8 [8JA], H1319 [27FE]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), H6282–H6285 [17JY]

——— provide for continued performance of functions of U.S. Parole Commission (H.R. 6896), H9392 [28SE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4302–H4319 [22MY], H7929 [7SE]

——— reduce Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding to local governments that fund certain percentage of operating budget from traffic violation fines and fees, E400 [5AP]

——— reform reporting requirements of federally funded pretrial release programs by reporting statistics on defendants appearing at bail hearings, released on monetary bail, and participated in pretrial release programs, H3862, H3863 [9MY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 4669), H1656 [19MR], H1736, H1738, H1750 [21MR], H2036 [22MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 5476), H3351 [17AP], H7712 [26JY], H9105–H9107, H9109–H9111 [27SE], E446 [12AP]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 5505), H3957 [15MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow for use of certain foreign assets to satisfy certain judgments against terrorist parties, H6617, H6618 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation: reduce judicial review period when litigants can challenge State environmental reviews of transportation projects, H3652 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), H5133–H5135, H5138 [13JN]

Diamond, OR: pardon owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H5666 [26JN]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, H9698 [29NO]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 2282), H5348 [20JN], H5820 [28JN], E781 [6JN]

District of Columbia: permit Council of the District of Columbia to enact laws on the organization and jurisdiction of District of Columbia courts (H.R. 6187), E892 [21JN]

——— provide for automatic appointment of judges to District of Columbia courts without advice and consent of the Senate (H.R. 6009), E775 [5JN]

——— provide that grand and petit jurors serving in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall receive fees and expenses at the same rates paid to such jurors appearing in U.S. district courts (H.R. 5436), E400 [5AP]

——— require District of Columbia Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Director and District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency Director to reside in the District of Columbia (H.R. 7216), E1596 [3DE]

——— restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 162), H1381 [6MR]

Drugs: provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

Endangered Species Act: reform, H6467 [18JY]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1458–H1466 [7MR]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), motion to recommit, H1464 [7MR]

FBI: require court orders based on probable cause before allowing FBI access to searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H158 [11JA]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4875), E88 [22JA]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 7346), E1686 [19DE]

——— prohibit funding for payment of legal fees of outside advocacy groups for certain environmental settlements, H6529, H6530 [18JY]

——— require publication of settlement agreements (H.R. 6777), H9722, H9723 [29NO]

Federal employees: clarify certain due process rights of employees serving in sensitive positions (H.R. 5355), E346 [20MR]

FERC: provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, H8227 [13SE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (H.R. 2598), H1200 [15FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621, H1622 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], H3354 [17AP]

——— call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation, H5365 [21JN], H5966 [28JN]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, H4720 [24MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), H1256 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], H3354 [17AP], E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— increase punishment for straw purchasing (H.R. 5134), H3959 [15MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court: require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of judges (H.R. 5120), H1321 [27FE], H1356 [5MR]

GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1291, H1304, H1305 [27FE]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (S. 2734), H6223, H6224 [16JY]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), E1510 [13NO]

——— protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1082), H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC]

Hughes, Renee Cardwell: Pearl S. Buck International (organization) Woman of Influence Award recipient, H3843 [9MY]

Immigration: ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, H1129 [14FE]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, H1129, H1137 [14FE], H1203 [15FE], H1270 [27FE], H5196 [14JN], H5583 [25JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1546 [14MR], H5003 [8JN]

Insurance: restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (H.R. 762), H3462–H3464 [24AP]

Iowa: anniversary of Iowa Supreme Court decision in Clark v. Board of Directors relative to racial segregation of public schools, E1172 [24AU]

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: designate (H.R. 5772), H6221, H6222 [16JY]

John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse, Durham, NC: designate (H.R. 3460), H6222, H6223 [16JY]

Judiciary: impact of personal activism in rulings by Federal judges, H398 [16JA]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: eliminate valid court order (VCO) exception to Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders (DSO) requirement, E1680 [17DE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), H9359 [28SE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), Senate amendment, H10175 [13DE], E1680 [17DE]

Law enforcement: allow judges greater discretion in sentencing decisions in Federal cases involving mandatory minimum sentences, H5004 [8JN]

——— criminal justice reform, H5639 [25JN]

——— discourage use of payment of money as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases (H.R. 1437), H3859, H3862 [9MY]

——— provide alternatives to incarceration for youth (H.R. 65), E400 [5AP]

——— provide for the expungement and sealing of youth criminal records (H.R. 61), E400 [5AP]

Lowe, Elgin: South Alameda County, CA, NAACP Annual Service Award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

Manafort, Paul J., Jr.: guilty verdict in tax and bank fraud trial, H7820 [4SE]

McElroy, Kristen M.: Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office Robert Rosner Memorial Award for Exceptional Service, Professionalism and Integrity, H5290 [20JN]

Merit Systems Protection Board: provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain decisions relative to whistleblowers (H.R. 2229), Senate amendment, H5573 [22JN]

National Court Reporting and Captioning Week: observance, H1182 [15FE], E181 [14FE]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: observance, H4762 [5JN], E921 [26JN]

O’Fallon, MO: tribute to Justice Center, E360 [22MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), H7881 [6SE]

Poe, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10087–H10092 [11DE]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 5561), H9083 [26SE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, E987 [10JY]

Pretrial Probation and Parole Supervision Week: observance, E1055 [24JY]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 1689), H6610–H6616 [23JY]

Religion: decision in American Humanist Association v. Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission relative to government endorsement of religion, H1586 [14MR], H7171 [25JY]

Russia: address efforts to undermine U.S. judicial system, E907 [25JN]

Seattle, WA: tribute to Franklin High School mock trial team, E1370 [5OC]

Senior citizens: provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples, H648–H650 [29JA], H4347 [22MY]

Silber, Louis M.: Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award recipient, E424 [10AP]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers, H3537, H3541 [25AP]

Sports: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions (H.R. 6067), H5186–H5188 [14JN], E829 [12JN]

——— use of state-run doping programs by certain foreign countries in international competitions, E1078 [26JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools and ensure vigilance against resegregation of society, H3987 [16MY], E694 [21MY]

——— authorize Speaker Ryan to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House in the matter of U.S. v. Texas relative to use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, E412 [10AP]

——— decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools, H3563–H3565 [25AP]

——— decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership, H1497 [8MR]

——— decision in Sessions v. Dimaya relative to definition of ‘‘violent felony’’ for purposes of deportation under immigration law, H7931, H7932, H7936 [7SE]

——— nominee selection process, H5995 [10JY]

——— permit televising of proceedings, H8746 [25SE]

——— promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (H.R. 1960), H3957 [15MY]

——— provide for original jurisdiction over certain immigration actions (H.R. 5648), H3739 [27AP]

Tennessee: passage of law allowing juveniles charged with a crime to be sent to adult penitentiaries before sentencing, H4235 [18MY]

Trump, President: claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

——— evaluation of administration, H7827 [5SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to court injunctions on Executive orders issued, H1554 [14MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to freedom of the press, H9552 [16NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to judicial nominees, H6639–H6646 [23JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to judiciary, H9754 [30NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Native American tribes, H6577 [19JY]

——— impeachment, H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

——— pardon of owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H6052 [11JY]

U.S. Court of Federal Claims: increase maximum limit on the number of special masters assigned to vaccine cases (H.R. 6857), E1277 [20SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9543–H9550 [16NO]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: restore jurisdication over Federal sentencing guidelines relative to synthetic drug offenses, H5216, H5217 [15JN]

U.S. Tax Court: permit other courts to transfer certain cases (H.R. 3996), H1570 [14MR]

United Kingdom: urge release of Stephen C. Yaxley-Lennon, E821 [12JN]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (H.R. 2978), H9049 [26SE], E283 [8MR], E1082 [26JY], E1126 [7AU]

Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (S. 2377), H9748 [30NO]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), S272 [18JA], S541 [29JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S212 [16JA], S214 [17JA], S271–S275, S279 [18JA], S324, S344 [19JA], S442 [22JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S527–S531, S532–S543, S546–S548 [29JA], S574 [30JA]

Albright, Alan D.: nomination to be district judge, S6051 [6SE]

Armed Forces: reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, S3744, S3745 [12JN]

Ashe, Barry W.: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]

Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2953 [4JN], S3001, S3004 [6JN]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2988 [5JN]

Backpage.com (Internet site): indictment of executives for facilitating prostitution, money laundering, and other crimes, S2053, S2081 [11AP]

Baker, R. Stan: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]

Bankruptcy: prohibit funding for Federal loan guaranty agencies to contest and litigate certain undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5327 [25JY]

Baxter, Susan Paradise: nomination to be district judge, S5982 [28AU]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4829, S4835, S4837 [9JY], S4857, S4858 [10JY]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4837 [9JY]

Boom, Claria Horn: nomination to be district judge, S1980 [22MR], S1994, S2000 [9AP], S2021 [10AP], S2047 [11AP]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2536, S2540, S2541 [8MY], S2975 [5JN], S3396 [11JN], S4998, S5010–S5012, S5015–S5020, S5022–S5026 [17JY], S5033, S5043 [18JY], S5079, S5089, S5093 [19JY]

——— nomination to be circuit judge withdrawn, S5098 [19JY]

Branch, Elizabeth L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1149 [15FE], S1207 [26FE], S1227, S1233 [27FE]

Brasel, Nancy E.: nomination to be district judge, S5982 [28AU]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2506 [7MY], S2533, S2536, S2538–S2540, S2545, S2555 [8MY], S2558, S2567, S2569, S2574, S2576, S2586 [9MY], S2599, S2600, S2602, S2603 [10MY]

Brnovich, Susan: nomination to be district judge, S3895 [13JN], S6802 [11OC]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Broomes, John W.: confirmation as district judge, S2112 [12AP]

——— nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2111 [12AP]

Brown, Michael L.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S124 [10JA], S145 [11JA]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S127 [10JA]

Burke, Liles C.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Campbell, William L., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S49, S50 [8JA], S85, S88 [9JA]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S64 [8JA]

Carson, Joel M., III: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2536 [8MY], S2599 [10MY], S2657 [15MY]

Cohen, Michael: guilty plea in Federal court for tax fraud and campaign finance violations while serving as President Trump’s personal attorney, S5806 [22AU]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of human trafficking on the Internet, S52 [8JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (S. Res. 604), S5559 [1AU]

——— authorize document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (S. Res. 628), S6155 [12SE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7976, S7982–S7984 [20DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S38 [4JA], S558 [30JA], S2975–S2978 [5JN], S3283 [7JN], S5679–S5681 [16AU], S5751 [21AU], S6785 [11OC], S6941, S6954–S6956 [14NO], S7020, S7022 [15NO], S7073–S7076 [26NO], S7111 [27NO], S7330–S7332 [6DE], S7405 [11DE], S7627 [17DE]

——— legislative priorities, S7389 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7531 [13DE]

Copeland, Elizabeth A.: nomination to be U.S. Tax Court judge, S6006 [28AU]

Counts, Walter D., III: nomination to be district judge, S21 [3JA]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S127 [10JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S85–S87 [9JA], S1293 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1401 [6MR], S1660–S1662 [13MR], S1849–S1861, S1864–S1872 [21MR], S2053, S2079–S2081 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (S. 1693), S53 [8JA], S85–S87 [9JA], S145 [11JA], S278 [18JA], S5100 [19JY]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1741, S1744, S1759 [15MR], S1773, S1774, S1780–S1783 [19MR], S1799, S1801, S1807, S1816, S1827–S1830, S1833 [20MR]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR]

——— clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (S. 2946), S5103 [19JY], S5864, S5865 [22AU]

——— clarify that efforts of interactive computer service providers or users to identify, restrict access to, or remove objectionable online material shall not be considered in determining liability of the provider or user, S1829 [20MR], S1869, S1871 [21MR]

——— increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), S6032, S6033 [4SE], S6491 [3OC]

——— reduce recidivism and increase public safety by promoting successful reentry into society of released prisoners and recovery and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse (S. 1994), S2405 [25AP]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

——— specify state of mind required for conviction for criminal offenses that lack an expressly identified state of mind to strengthen criminal intent protections (S. 1902), S5909 [23AU]

Dept. of Defense: improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2954 [4JN], S3882 [13JN]

——— prohibit the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens and lawful resident aliens, S3281 [7JN], S3739, S3740, S3750–S3752 [12JN], S3881, S3896 [13JN], S3940 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of HHS: conduct full review of oversight, staffing, training, medication, and licensing policies at Office of Refugee Resettlement facilities, ensure humane treatment of detainees, and ensure contact between children and parents, S5987, S5988 [28AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management (S. 2392), S705 [7FE]

——— protect information submitted pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 229), S119 [10JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

Dept. of Justice: clarify that subpoena is not required to ensure legal protection for Federal law enforcement employees against retaliation for cooperating with congressional inquiries, S2898 [24MY]

——— condemn practice of having underaged illegal aliens appear in immigration courts, S6461 [3OC]

——— decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S3874, S3889–S3892 [13JN], S3962 [18JN], S4485 [27JN], S4853, S4854 [10JY], S4884 [11JY], S5082, S5099 [19JY], S5252–S5257 [24JY], S5398, S5409, S5416 [26JY], S5532 [1AU], S5812 [22AU], S5999 [28AU], S6039 [5SE], S6591 [5OC], S6708–S6710 [9OC], S6767 [10OC]

——— grant State attorneys general requests to cross designate State and local attorneys to prosecute individuals for sex trafficking, S1865 [21MR]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), S471–S475 [23JA], S7252–S7254 [3DE]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), House amendment, S7065, S7066 [15NO]

——— incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (S. 662), S3871 [13JN]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), S5564 [1AU], S6490 [3OC]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), House amendment, S5669 [15AU]

——— provide for continued performance of functions of U.S. Parole Commission (H.R. 6896), S6802 [11OC]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), S7505 [12DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (S. 2795), S2535 [8MY], S2580 [9MY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 1735), S99 [9JA]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), S2048 [11AP], S2087 [12AP], S2192 [17AP], S2291 [19AP], S2450 [26AP], S4986 [17JY], S5081 [19JY], S5511 [31JY], S5807, S5814 [22AU], S5873 [23AU], S6320 [26SE], S6944–S6947 [14NO], S6970, S7020 [15NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7199 [29NO], S7340 [6DE], S7849–S7851 [19DE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), unanimous-consent request, S6944 [14NO], S7154 [28NO], S7849 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), S5869 [22AU]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1190 [15FE]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), S6032 [4SE]

——— designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6200, S6212 [18SE], S6697 [5OC], S6703, S6704, S6708–S6712, S6714–S6717 [9OC], S6735–S6737, S6742–S6749, S6751, S6754, S6755 [10OC], S6807 [11OC]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (S. 1006), S6793 [11OC]

Dooley, Kari A.: nomination to be district judge, S6050 [6SE]

Doughty, Terry A.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1325 [5MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1293 [28FE]

Drugs: impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, S39–S42 [4JA]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): confirmation as circuit judge, S2447, S2477 [26AP]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, S2333, S2336, S2337 [23AP], S2360, S2362, S2363, S2366–S2372 [24AP]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to views on sexual orientation or gender identity, S2336 [23AP], S2362, S2363, S2366–S2371 [24AP]

Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]

Engelhardt, Kurt D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2464 [26AP], S2505, S2509, S2528 [7MY], S2533, S2536, S2546 [8MY], S2558 [9MY]

False Claims Act: clarify interpretation relative to Federal whistleblowers, S892 [13FE]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S2604 [10MY], S2975 [5JN], S3396 [11JN], S7035 [15NO], S7075 [26NO], S7108–S7111, S7118, S7121, S7124, S7126, S7145 [27NO], S7148, S7150, S7157, S7169 [28NO], S7198, S7202–S7205, S7208 [29NO]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7201 [29NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7075 [26NO], S7108–S7111, S7118, S7122, S7124, S7126, S7145 [27NO], S7150, S7157, S7169 [28NO], S7198, S7202–S7205, S7208 [29NO]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (S. 974), S807 [8FE], S5881 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

FERC: provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, S6749 [10OC]

Financial institutions: stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (S. 2544), S1709 [14MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, S1276, S1277, S1279 [28FE], S1575 [8MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (S. 1324), S6793 [11OC]

——— prevent gun trafficking and straw purchasing (S. 1185), S1248 [27FE]

Gambling: acknowledge rights of States relative to sports wagering and maintain a distinct Federal interest in the integrity and character of professional and amateur sporting contests (S. 3793), S7930 [19DE]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (S. 2734), S3390 [7JN]

Goodwin, Charles B.: confirmation as district judge, S5987 [28AU]

——— nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5441–S5443, S5446, S5447, S5462 [30JY]

Groveland, FL: urge pardon for ‘‘Groveland Four,’’ the four African-American men who were wrongly accused of raping a white woman in 1949, S7777 [18DE]

Hanlon, James P.: nomination to be district judge, S6802 [11OC]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6104 [6SE]

——— protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6408 [1OC], S6417, S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]

——— protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), unanimous-consent agreement, S6399 [28SE]

Higashi, Kelly: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge, S4943 [12JY]

Horan, Marilyn J.: nomination to be district judge, S6050 [6SE]

I Am for the Child Day: observance, S2258 [18AP]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), unanimous-consent request, S5328 [25JY]

——— address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), S4267, S4293 [20JN], S4319–S4324, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4355 [25JN], S4395 [26JN], S4928 [12JY], S5097 [19JY], S5329, S5330 [25JY]

——— ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, S951–S954 [14FE], S1146, S1147 [15FE]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S671 [7FE], S795, S804, S807, S832 [8FE], S855–S868 [12FE], S889–S904 [13FE], S929, S930–S965 [14FE], S1131–S1135, S1138–S1149, S1152–S1155 [15FE], S1365 [6MR], S3978 [18JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1254 [27FE], S1260 [28FE], S1365 [6MR]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (S. 3263), unanimous-consent request, S5329 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (S. 3091), S5047 [18JY]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (S. 2937), S4026 [19JN]

——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S., S3964 [18JN]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6690 [5OC], S6717–S6719 [9OC], S6738, S6739, S6743, S6744, S6755–S6758, S6762 [10OC], S7167–S7169 [28NO]

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: designate (H.R. 5772), S6032 [4SE]

Jennings, Rebecca Grady: confirmation as district judge, S2111, S2112 [12AP]

——— nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR]

John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse, Durham, NC: designate (H.R. 3460), S7066 [15NO], S8002 [20DE]

Judiciary: impact of special interest groups on selection of Federal judiciary nominees, S5014, S5021 [17JY], S5743 [21AU]

——— importance of an independent judiciary, S5012 [17JY]

Juneau, Michael J.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Jung, William F.: nomination to be district judge, S6050 [6SE]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7426, S7452 [11DE], S7842 [19DE]

Kennedy, Anthony M.: announcement of retirement from Supreme Court, S4482, S4486, S4488, S4493, S4496 [27JN], S4689–S4691, S4694, S4696 [28JN], S4831 [9JY]

Kenney, Chad F.: nomination to be district judge, S6802 [11OC]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Kernodle, Jeremy D.: nomination to be district judge, S6802 [11OC]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Kleeh, Thomas S.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7169 [28NO], S7395 [11DE]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7201 [29NO]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S3895 [13JN], S6043, S6050 [6SE]

Law enforcement: allow judges greater discretion in sentencing decisions in Federal cases involving mandatory minimum sentences, S7748, S7749 [18DE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents under authorizations for use of military force without charge or trial, S3881, S3887 [13JN]

——— strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S2785 [21MY]

Maggs, Gregory E.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces judge, S548 [29JA]

Manafort, Paul J., Jr.: guilty verdict in tax and bank fraud trial, S5807 [22AU]

McLean, Carmen Guerricagoitia: nomination to be Superior Court of the District of Columbia judge, S8054 [2JA]

Merit Systems Protection Board: provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain decisions relative to whistleblowers (H.R. 2229), S3861, S3862 [12JN]

Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]

Morales, David S.: nomination to be district judge, S2053 [11AP]

Nalbandian, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2599 [10MY], S2657 [15MY]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 573), S8037 [22DE]

National Drug Court Month: observance, S2675 [15MY]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (S.J. Res. 62), S5426 [26JY]

Nelson, Ryan D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6959 [14NO]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Norris, Mark S., Sr.: nomination to be district judge, S89 [9JA]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2658 [15MY], S4997, S5013, S5023 [17JY], S5027, S5041 [18JY]

Orrin G. Hatch U.S. Courthouse, Salt Lake City, UT: designate (S. 3800), S7962, S7990 [20DE]

Parker, Thomas L.R.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S88 [9JA], S113 [10JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: decision in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) relative to constitutionality, S7643 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7888, S7890 [19DE]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (S. 124), S7220 [29NO], S7889 [19DE]

Phipps, Peter J.: nomination to be district judge, S6802 [11OC]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Pittman, Jonathan H.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge, S518 [25JA]

Porter, David: nomination to be circuit judge, S2974 [5JN]

Porter, David J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6798 [11OC]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Presidential appointments: impact of judicial vacancies, S4498 [27JN]

——— nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2466 [26AP], S5572 [1AU]

——— Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S161 [11JA], S1813 [20MR], S1994 [9AP], S2021 [10AP], S2047, S2053 [11AP], S2085 [12AP], S2448–S2450 [26AP], S2506 [7MY], S2536, S2538 [8MY], S2569, S2577, S2586 [9MY], S3003, S3015, S3017, S3019 [6JN], S4835 [9JY], S4858–S4860, S4866 [10JY], S4927 [12JY], S5322–S5324 [25JY], S5543 [1AU], S5709 [20AU], S5805 [22AU], S6952 [14NO]

——— use of Senate blue-slip courtesy relative to confirmation of judicial nominees, S2536, S2538–S2541 [8MY], S2567, S2569, S2576 [9MY], S2600, S2602, S2603 [10MY], S2635 [14MY], S5010–S5026 [17JY], S5034, S5043 [18JY], S7205 [29NO]

Puerto Rico: establish an oversight board to assist Puerto Rico in managing its public finances, S2783 [21MY]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5599 [15AU], S5672, S5681, S5682 [16AU]

——— nomination to be district judge, S1149 [15FE], S1258 [28FE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1293 [28FE]

Ray, William M., II: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Readler, Chad A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6719 [9OC], S6762 [10OC]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to role in Dept. of Justice lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S6719 [9OC], S6762 [10OC]

Republican Party: failure of congressional leadership to condemn President Trump relative to felony convictions of former political and legal associates, S5872 [23AU]

——— national agenda, S2811 [22MY]

Richardson, Eli J.: nomination to be district judge, S89 [9JA]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5672, S5682 [16AU]

Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2953 [4JN], S2973 [5JN]

Scholer, Karen Gren: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1325 [5MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1293 [28FE]

Scudder, Michael Y.: confirmation as circuit judge, S2677 [15MY]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2633, S2635 [14MY]

Self, Tilman E., III: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1325, S1332 [5MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1293 [28FE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S512–S514 [25JA]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in Colorado v. Willenberg (S. Res. 519), S2837, S2839 [22MY]

——— authorize representation in Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al. (S. Res. 500), S2498 [26AP]

——— authorize representation Jacob R. Kent, et al., v. R.L. Vallee, Inc., et al. (S. Res. 706), S7091, S7099 [26NO]

——— authorize representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah (S. Res. 406), S969, S1130 [14FE]

——— authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), S5882, S5892, S5893 [23AU]

——— authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 581), S5999 [28AU], S7738 [18DE]

——— authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 581), unanimous-consent request, S6039 [5SE]

——— authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 734), S7848 [19DE]

——— authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 734), unanimous-consent request, S7847 [19DE]

——— authorize testimony and representation of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (S. Res. 457), S2079 [11AP]

——— authorize testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc. (S. Res. 685), S6885 [12OC]

Senate Rules: improve procedures for consideration of nominations (S. Res. 355), S2361, S2363 [24AP], S2408 [25AP], S2448, S2452 [26AP]

Senior citizens: prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the justice system’s response to victims in elder abuse and exploitation cases (S. 178), S7841 [19DE]

——— provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples (S. 223), S1711 [14MR]

St. Eve, Amy J.: confirmation as circuit judge, S2677 [15MY]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2635 [14MY]

Stras, David R.: confirmation as circuit judge, S646 [6FE]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, S498 [24JA], S530, S540, S544 [29JA]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S554 [29JA]

Sullivan, Richard J.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Summerhays, Robert R.: nomination to be district judge, S6051 [6SE]

Supreme Court: decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership, S1747 [15MR]

——— decision in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, S2857 [23MY], S7309 [5DE]

——— impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

——— impact of decisions on corporate interests, S6610 [5OC]

——— nominee selection process, S4483, S4486, S4488 [27JN], S4689–S4691, S4695–S4697, S4701 [28JN], S4829–S4835 [9JY], S6574, S6576, S6637, S6663, S6691 [5OC]

Sweeney, James R., II: nomination to be district judge, S5981 [28AU]

Tischner, Richard S.: nomination to be District of Columbia Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Director, S8054 [2JA]

Tostrud, Eric C.: nomination to be district judge, S6051 [6SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S570–S572 [30JA], S5014 [17JY], S5749 [21AU], S5792 [22AU]

——— evaluation of administration relative to comments on law enforcement agencies and personnel, S2565–S2567 [9MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to freedom of the press, S215–S218 [17JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to judicial nominees, S7170 [28NO], S7203 [29NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision, S6628 [5OC]

U.S. Tax Court: permit other courts to transfer certain cases (H.R. 3996), S7453 [11DE]

Urda, Patrick J.: nomination to be U.S. Tax Court judge, S6006 [28AU]

Vitter, Wendy: nomination to be district judge, S2658 [15MY]

Walker, Lance E.: nomination to be district judge, S6802 [11OC]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6798 [11OC]

Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (S. 2377), S3390 [7JN]

Wier, Robert E.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2953, S2954 [4JN], S2973 [5JN]

Williams, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S6050 [6SE]

Reports filed

ADA Education and Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]

All Circuit Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2229) (S. Rept. 115–229), S2120 [12AP]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 115–572), H1220 [20FE]

Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5954) (H. Rept. 115–858), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2946), S4950 [12JY]

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1917) (H. Rept. 115–509), H131 [10JA]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461) (S. Rept. 115–407), S7274 [4DE]

Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2152), S187 [16JA]

Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2152) (H. Rept. 115–659), H3740 [27AP]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6691, Community Safety and Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1051) (H. Rept. 115–920), H7870 [5SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act: Committee on the Judicary (Senate) (S. 974), S4343 [21JN]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3021), S5581 [1AU]

Due Process Restoration Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2128) (H. Rept. 115–1118), H10609 [2JA]

Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3131) (H. Rept. 115–563), H1211 [15FE]

Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards (Fair RATES) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 186) (S. Rept. 115–278), S3982 [18JN]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 115–699), H4582 [22MY]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2734), S2876 [23MY]

Gray Wolf State Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 115–487), H18 [8JA]

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 5772), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5772) (H. Rept. 115–819), H6262 [16JY]

John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse, Durham, NC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 115–818), H6262 [16JY]

Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6784) (H. Rept. 115–1012), H9470 [9NO]

Nomination of A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Alan D. Albright To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Allen C. Winsor To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Amy J. St. Eve To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Andrew L. Brasher To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Andrew S. Oldham To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Annemarie Carney Axon To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Barry W. Ashe To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Britt Cagle Grant To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Carl J. Nichols To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Carmen Guerricagoitia McLean To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S5954 [27AU]

Nomination of Chad F. Kenney To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of Charles B. Goodwin To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Charles J. Williams To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Colm F. Connolly To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Courtney D. Jones To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Daniel D. Domenico To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of David J. Porter To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of David R. Stras To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of David S. Morales To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Diane Gujarati To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Dominic W. Lanza To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Eli J. Richardson To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Elizabeth A. Copeland To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Elizabeth L. Branch To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Emily Coody Marks To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Eric C. Tostrud To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Eric R. Komitee To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S167 [11JA]

Nomination of Gary R. Brown To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Holly A. Brady To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Holly L. Teeter To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Howard C. Nielson, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of J. Campbell Barker To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of James P. Hanlon To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of James R. Sweeney II To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Jeffrey U. Beaverstock To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Jeremy D. Kernodle To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of Jill Aiko Otake To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of Joel M. Carson III To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of John B. Nalbandian To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of John L. Sinatra, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Jonathan A. Kobes To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Joseph L. Falvey, Jr., To Be U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S2261 [18AP]

Nomination of Joshua Wolson To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Julius N. Richardson To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Kari A. Dooley To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Kelly Higashi To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S3906 [13JN]

Nomination of Kenneth D. Bell To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Kurt D. Engelhardt To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Lance E. Walker To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Lewis J. Liman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Liles C. Burke To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Lisa M. Schenck To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of Marilyn J. Horan To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Mark J. Bennett To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Mark S. Norris, Sr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Martha M. Pacold To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Mary Kay Vyskocil To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6189 [17SE]

Nomination of Mary M. Rowland To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Mary S. McElroy To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Maryellen Noreika To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Matthew J. Kacsmaryk To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Maureen K. Ohlhausen To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of Michael B. Brennan To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Michael J. Juneau To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Michael J. Truncale To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Michael Y. Scudder To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Nancy E. Brasel To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Patrick J. Urda To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Patrick R. Wyrick To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Peter J. Phipps To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of R. Stan Baker To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Rachel P. Kovner To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Raul M. Arias-Marxuach To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Richard J. Sullivan To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Richard S. Tischner To Be District of Columbia Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Director: Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Robert R. Summerhays To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Rodolfo A. Ruiz II To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Roy K. Altman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Ryan D. Nelson To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Ryan T. Holte To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Ryan W. Bounds To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of Stephanie A. Gallagher To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Stephen R. Clark, Sr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6188 [17SE]

Nomination of Steven C. Seeger To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Stuart K. (Kyle) Duncan To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Susan Brnovich To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3292 [7JN]

Nomination of Susan Paradise Baxter To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Terry F. Moorer To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Thomas A. Farr To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Thomas S. Kleeh To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Wendy Vitter To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of William F. Jung To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of William M. Ray II To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2861) (S. Rept. 115–356), S6963 [14NO]

Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5082) (H. Rept. 115–892), H7747 [7AU]

Private Property Rights Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 115–859), H6648 [23JY]

Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2160), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2160) (S. Rept. 115–429), S7431 [11DE]

Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3996) (H. Rept. 115–598), H1607 [14MR]

Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 994), S2484 [26AP]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 994) (S. Rept. 115–325), S5830 [22AU]

Providing ESA Timing Improvements That Increase Opportunities for Nonlisting (PETITION) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6355) (H. Rept. 115–1105), H10586 [21DE]

Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment (SURVIVE) Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1870) (S. Rept. 115–220), S2012 [9AP]

Senate Rules Procedures for Consideration of Nominations Improvement: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 355), S2552 [8MY]

Settlement Agreement Information Database Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6777) (H. Rept. 115–1046), H9666 [27NO]

Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2644), S2484 [26AP]

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 808), S4843 [9JY]

Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1693) (S. Rept. 115–199), S138 [10JA]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2147) (H. Rept. 115–682), H4241 [18MY]

Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2377), S2876 [23MY]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3231–H3305 [13AP], H5853–H5966 [28JN], H9257–H9357 [28SE], H10213–H10268 [17DE]

Rulings of the Chair

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

Statements

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: John F. Clark, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H1298 [27FE]

——— Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook, Inc., H1295 [27FE]

Immigrants’ Rights Organizations Encourage Members of Congress To Vote No on H.R. 6691, a Retrogressive Mass Incarceration Bill: several immigrants’ rights organizations, H7934 [7SE]

Subpoena Notices

Court of Common Pleas for Lackawanna County, PA, H3 [5JA]

Fairfax County, VA, Circuit Court, H7753 [14AU]

Superior Court of Arizona, County of Cochise, H5984 [3JY]

Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, H1528 [13MR]

Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, H3320 [16AP], H3450 [23AP], H7762 [24AU]

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, H5989 [6JY]

U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, H7755 [17AU]

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H1215 [16FE], H1223 [23FE], H1512 [13MR]

U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, H1346 [5MR]

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, H7749 [10AU]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Testimonies

Injury and Pain During and Following Medical Procedures of Dawn Menning and Follow-Up Legal Actions: Mike Menning, E1660 [12DE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 72, express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged, H8844 [25SE]

H. Res. 694, consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and clarify House proceedings and actions during January district work period, H494 [18JA]

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H. Res. 748, consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1277 [27FE]

H. Res. 762, consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1451 [7MR]

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H. Res. 1051, consideration of H.R. 6691, Community Safety and Security Act, H7882 [6SE]

H. Res. 1142, consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9515 [14NO]

H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H1192 [15FE]

H.R. 1689, Private Property Rights Protection Act, H6610–H6612 [23JY]

H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1301 [27FE]

H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1458 [7MR]

H.R. 2147, Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act, H5133 [13JN]

H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, H3857 [9MY]

H.R. 2229, All Circuit Review Act, S3862 [12JN]

H.R. 2377, Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH, H9748 [30NO]

H.R. 2905, Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act, H3356 [17AP]

H.R. 3460, John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse, Durham, NC, H6222 [16JY]

H.R. 3996, Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act, H1570 [14MR]

H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, H560 [19JA]

H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, H4302–H4310 [22MY]

H.R. 5772, J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX, H6221 [16JY]

H.R. 5954, Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act, H6616 [23JY]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 6691, Community Safety and Security Act, H7925 [7SE]

H.R. 6777, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act, H9722 [29NO]

H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9543 [16NO]

H.R. 6847, Preventing Child Exploitation Act, H8839–H8841 [25SE]

H.R. 6896, U.S. Parole Commission Extension Act, H9392 [28SE]

H.R. 6964, Juvenile Justice Reform Act, H9359–H9369 [28SE]

H.R. 7093, Clean Up the Code Act, H10395 [20DE]

S. 186, Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards (Fair RATES) Act, S6031 [4SE]

S. 573, National Criminal Justice Commission Act, S8037–S8039 [22DE]

S. 717, Pro Bono Work To Empower and Represent (POWER) Act, H6282 [17JY]

S. 994, Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act, S6033 [4SE], H7925 [7SE]

S. 2152, Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act, S473–S475 [23JA], H9369, H9371–H9373 [28SE]

S. 2282, Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act, S68 [8JA]

S. 2377, Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH, S3390 [7JN]

S. 2392, Cyber Support for Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (Cyber SAFETY) Act, S705 [7FE]

S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act, S1249–S1251 [27FE]

S. 2518, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S1456–S1460 [7MR]

S. 2689, Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act, S2219–S2222 [17AP]

S. 2734, George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX, S2393 [24AP], S3390 [7JN], H6223 [16JY]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2795, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, S2518–S2527 [7MY]

S. 2815, Litigation Funding Transparency Act, S2625 [10MY]

S. 2890, Dept. of Defense improvement of prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2796 [21MY]

S. 2946, Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act, S2926 [24MY], H8245 [13SE]

S. 3021, Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN, S6032 [4SE]

S. 3222, J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX, S5005 [17JY]

S. 3263, Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act, S5363–S5366 [25JY]

S. 3504, Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act, S6343 [26SE]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

S. 3598, Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief and Reform Act, S6820 [11OC]

S. 3800, Orrin G. Hatch U.S. Courthouse, Salt Lake City, UT, S7962, S7990 [20DE]

S. Res. 391, extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S., S614 [5FE]

S. Res. 406, Senate Legal Counsel representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah, S969 [14FE]

S. Res. 457, Senate Legal Counsel representation and testimony of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al., S2076 [11AP]

S. Res. 500, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al., S2497 [26AP]

S. Res. 519, Senate Legal Counsel representation and testimony in Colorado v. Willenberg, S2837 [22MY]

S. Res. 524, National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, S2937 [24MY]

S. Res. 581, Senate Legal Counsel representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), S5109 [19JY]

S. Res. 604, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina, S5587 [1AU]

S. Res. 616, condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy in Kenya, S5934 [23AU]

S. Res. 628, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr., S6147 [12SE]

S. Res. 685, Senate Legal Counsel testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc., S6885 [12OC]

S. Res. 706, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Jacob R. Kent, et al., v. R.L. Vallee, Inc., et al., S7091 [26NO]

S. Res. 734, Senate Legal Counsel representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), S7931 [19DE]

COUSENS, DAVID

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1238 [27FE]

COUSINS, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5828 [22AU]

COUSINS, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H689 [30JA]

COUTURE, EMMA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E14 [9JA]

COWARD, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H417 [17JA]

COWLEY, DANIEL J.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1622 [10DE]

COWLITZ COUNTY, WA

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

COX, ALIVEA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5511 [22JN]

COX, BOB

Remarks in House

U.S. Capitol Police: Life Saving Award recipient, E884 [21JN]

COX, BOBBY J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E531 [25AP]

COX, LIZ

Remarks in House

Red Rocks Community College: tribute to NSF Community College Innovation Challenge finalists, E928 [27JN]

COX, MATTHEW A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6910 [13NO]

COX, SYDNEY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5219 [23JY]

COX, TODD A.

Letters

Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act, H1563 [14MR]

COXEY, KENNETH A. (TONY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1392 [12OC]

COYNE, KENDALL

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to participation, E272 [7MR]

COYNE, PHIL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E450 [12AP]

COZZENS, BRUCE

Remarks in Senate

Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]

COZZENS, JEFF

Remarks in Senate

Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]

COZZENS, MATT

Remarks in Senate

Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]

COZZENS, STUART

Remarks in Senate

Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]

CRAGO, LINDA AND JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1231 [12SE]

CRAIG, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E487 [17AP]

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS (publication)

Articles and editorials

Looming Crisis in Health Care, E157 [7FE]

CRAMER, KEVIN (a Representative from North Dakota)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4714 [24MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3652 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3652 [26AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H3050 [26MR]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2166), H603 [20JA]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H625 [22JA]

BLM: clarify authorized categorical exclusions and authorize additional categorical exclusions to streamline the oil and gas permitting process (see H.R. 6106), H5199 [14JN]

——— clarify that permits are not required for oil and gas activities conducted on non-Federal surface estate to access subsurface mineral estate that is less than 50 percent federally owned (see H.R. 6107), H5199 [14JN]

——— simplify permitting process for drilling on Federal lands (see H.R. 6088), H5225 [15JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H3060 [5AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7754 [14AU]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H737 [2FE]

Congress: require every bill, resolution, and document produced by Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats (see H.R. 5143), H1340 [1MR]

——— require every bill to show the changes the bill makes to the full text of existing sections of law the bill repeals or amends (see H.R. 5142), H1340 [1MR]

Copyrights: establish an alternative dispute resolution program for copyright small claims (see H.R. 3945), H3064 [9AP]

Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H4139 [16MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: amend the fresh fruit and vegetable program under the National School Lunch Program to include canned, dried, frozen, or pureed fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 3402), H7921 [6SE]

——— extend and expand the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Program (see H.R. 2321), H3055 [2AP]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (see H.R. 5259), H3576 [25AP]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 4973), H6464 [17JY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5095 [12JN]

Dept. of HHS: amend laws relative to designation of general surgery shortage areas (see H.R. 2906), H7824 [4SE]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H4778 [5JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H3050 [26MR]

——— improve recruitment and retention of employees and restore accountability in the Indian Health Service and improve Indian health services (see H.R. 5874), H4242 [18MY]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H4850 [6JN]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see H.R. 5176), H5094 [12JN]

——— provide for participation of doctors of chiropractic in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1378), H6464 [17JY]

——— reauthorize rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program (see H.R. 5429), H4694 [23MY]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see H.R. 5641), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

——— take appropriate actions to ensure that an illegal alien sex offender is in removal proceedings or has been ordered removed, and is required to register as a sex offender (see H.R. 6595), H7732 [27JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H83 [9JA]

——— secure urgent resources vital to Indian victims of crime (see H.R. 4608), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H4694 [23MY]

——— establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5154 [13JN]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5154 [13JN]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H5987 [3JY]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program establishing a secure, patient-centered, portable medical records system, that would allow veterans to have access to their personal health information (see H.R. 3497), H4777 [5JN]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1127 [13FE]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H7735 [31JY]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 103), H3052 [29MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3835 [8MY]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H3743 [27AP]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— develop and disseminate best practice guidelines for using data collected by prescription drug monitoring programs to identify drug diversion and abuse (see H.R. 6608), H7723 [26JY]

——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see H.R. 5459), H3507 [24AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

EPA: clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see H.R. 2917), H5363 [20JN]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H7724 [26JY]

FCC: establish Office of Rural Telecommunications (see H.R. 5497), H3209 [12AP]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see H.R. 4881), H3148 [11AP]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H5201 [14JN]

——— publish on Commission website documents to be voted on by the Commission (see H.R. 6422), H6557 [18JY]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5153 [13JN]

FDA: provide that labeling of certain single ingredient foods is not required to include the term ‘‘added sugar’’ (see H.R. 6634), H7759 [21AU]

Federal aid programs: recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7752 [10AU]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3979 [15MY]

Foreign trade: require that any trade agreement provides reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved for U.S. Armed Forces MIA search and recovery activities (see H. Con. Res. 61), H678 [29JA]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on best practices in use by Federal agencies and departments to reduce opioid usage following medical procedures (see H.R. 4903), H3097 [10AP]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9153 [27SE]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H610 [21JA]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see H.R. 3542), H1127 [13FE]

Health: award certain allergy and reversible lower airway disorders-related grants and increase preference given to States that allow trained school personnel to administer rescue medications for allergies and such disorders (see H.R. 2285), H1442 [6MR]

——— repeal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act individual and employer health insurance mandates and expand choices in obtaining and financing affordable health insurance coverage (see H.R. 1275), H7920 [6SE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H4733 [25MY]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9436 [16OC]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H478 [17JA]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7921 [6SE]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8887 [25SE]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H555 [18JA]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H8728 [13SE]

Investments: protect the investment choices of American investors (see H.R. 2319), H3707 [26AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H5750 [26JN]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H552 [18JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4777 [5JN]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3707 [26AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H6112 [11JY]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H8886 [25SE]

Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 3032), H5094 [12JN]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H1699 [19MR]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H4850 [6JN]

——— promote cost savings and quality care through use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services (see H.R. 2556), H3887 [9MY]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H4850 [6JN]

——— provide for payments for certain rural health clinic and federally qualified health center services furnished to hospice patients (see H.R. 1828), H3746 [1MY]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H4285 [21MY]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 5507), H3507 [24AP]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H4777 [5JN]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 3913), H478 [17JA]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see H.R. 5904), H5095 [12JN]

National FFA Organization: update charter (see H.R. 5595), H5094 [12JN]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3452 [23AP]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see H.R. 5210), H3783 [7MY]

Native Americans: facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (see H.R. 210), H4210 [17MY]

——— protect Native children and promote public safety in Indian country (see H.R. 6728), H8739 [20SE]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H5154 [13JN]

——— require immediate notification to an employer of a penalty, prohibit public notice of such citation for a certain period, and require public notice when an employer successfully contests any proposed penalty (see H.R. 5870), H4694 [23MY]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H5022 [8JN]

——— ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 15), H4584 [22MY]

Product safety: require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see H.R. 6022), H6042 [10JY]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H5095 [12JN]

SBA: include contracts awarded to veteran-owned small businesses in limitations relative to subcontracting (see H.R. 5494), H3209 [12AP]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see H. Res. 712), H624 [22JA]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3835 [8MY]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9436 [16OC]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3835 [8MY]

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 4681), H3507 [24AP]

Taxation: allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see H.R. 4736), H19 [8JA]

——— allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see H.R. 5270), H1607 [14MR]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H6112 [11JY]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H3887 [9MY]

——— modify rules relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 35), H3783 [7MY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H4778 [5JN]

——— provide for an investment tax credit relative to production of electricity from nuclear energy (see H.R. 5732), H5363 [20JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 5447), H3507 [24AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6196 [13JY]

Veterans: provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 506), H18 [8JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3835 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (see H.R. 6038), H4979 [7JN]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (see H.R. 6039), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: grant priority for broadband deployment assistance to areas that are unserved (see H.R. 6073), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Rural Export Center (see H.R. 6150), H5284 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: provide for inclusion of names of crew members of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see H.R. 5689), H3781 [7MY]

Dept. of Transportation: study impact of motor carrier electronic logging devices (see H.R. 6159), H5362 [20JN]

FCC: allow telecommunications carriers to use high cost universal service support to aid in restoration of telecommunications capabilities in areas which have been declared a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4832), H552 [18JA]

IRS: determine improvements in filing process for excise tax on use of heavy highway motor vehicles (see H.R. 4799), H403 [16JA]

Taxation: enhance requirements for secure geological storage of carbon dioxide for purposes of the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see H.R. 4857), H582 [19JA]

——— extend refined coal production tax credit and modify qualifying advanced coal project credit (see H.R. 5159), H1372 [5MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (H.R. 6038), H4981 [7JN]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (H.R. 6039), H4981 [7JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: grant priority for broadband deployment assistance to areas that are unserved (H.R. 6073), H5094 [12JN]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Rural Export Center (H.R. 6150), H5285 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: provide for inclusion of names of crew members of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (H.R. 5689), H3782 [7MY]

Dept. of Transportation: study impact of motor carrier electronic logging devices (H.R. 6159), H5362 [20JN]

FCC: allow telecommunications carriers to use high cost universal service support to aid in restoration of telecommunications capabilities in areas which have been declared a major disaster or emergency (H.R. 4832), H554 [18JA]

IRS: determine improvements in filing process for excise tax on use of heavy highway motor vehicles (H.R. 4799), H404 [16JA]

Taxation: enhance requirements for secure geological storage of carbon dioxide for purposes of the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (H.R. 4857), H583 [19JA]

——— extend refined coal production tax credit and modify qualifying advanced coal project credit (H.R. 5159), H1373 [5MR]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H532 [18JA]

Armed Forces: North Dakota Air National Guard 119th Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, H65 [9JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), H9482 [13NO]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), H9482 [13NO]

Cass County, ND: tribute to Cass County Sheriff’s Office National Association of School Resource Officers Model Agency Award recipients, H4763 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4176 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4176 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4292 [22MY]

——— provide for inclusion of names of crew members of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, H4292 [22MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3656 [26AP]

——— submit report to Congress on possible unmanned aircraft systems operation on spectrum allocated for aviation use, H3656 [26AP]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H532 [18JA]

LaMoureux, Jocelyne: tribute to participation in Olympic Games, H1683 [19MR]

LaMoureux, Monique: tribute to participation in Olympic Games, H1683 [19MR]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1683 [19MR]

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team, H8 [8JA]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H532 [18JA]

Tributes

Andrist, John, H608 [21JA]

Baum, Raymond S., H1115 [13FE]

CRAMER, WILLIAM R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1037 [19JY]

CRANDALL, DENNIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E748 [29MY]

CRANDALL, NY

Remarks in House

Behan, Mark: Crandall, NY, Public Library Henry Crandall Award recipient, E1277 [20SE]

CRANDALL, RICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E467 [16AP]

CRANE, GRANVILLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1554 [14MR]

CRANE, JOY

Articles and editorials

501 Days in Swampland, H3360–H3364 [17AP]

CRANFORD, RYAN

Remarks in House

Georgia: Richmond Hill Middle School team winner of Congressional App Challenge for 1st Congressional District, H164 [11JA]

CRANSTON, RI

Remarks in Senate

Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Days, S2956 [4JN]

CRAPO, MIKE (a Senator from Idaho)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4414, S4415, S4419, S4427, S4439, S4444, S4453 [26JN], S4664 [27JN], S4767 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3314, S3333, S3389 [7JN], S3603, S3604, S3706 [11JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5697 [16AU], S5772, S5778 [21AU], S5854 [22AU], S5902, S5904, S5934 [23AU]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419, S1482 [7MR]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5277, S5298 [24JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1446, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1610 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4045, S4249 [19JN]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7662 [17DE]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S2330 [19AP]

Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE]

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

New Nuclear Renaissance, by, U.S. News & World Report (publication), S1422 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see S. 2416), S1791 [19MR]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see S. 1086), S2121 [12AP]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

CBO: make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring (see S. 1746), S1339 [5MR]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S968 [14FE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S2076 [11AP]

Crime: reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S652 [6FE]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1631 [12MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S6059 [6SE]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S1790 [19MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of Labor: award grants to organizations for provision of transition assistance to Armed Forces members who are separated, retired, or discharged and spouses of such members (see S. 3310), S5518 [31JY]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S6190 [17SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see S. 2501), S2624 [10MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S4282 [20JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S2993 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see S. 1596), S2486 [26AP]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 2105), S468 [23JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: issue permits for recreation services on lands managed by Federal agencies (see S. 2335), S1339 [5MR]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 496), S2485 [26AP]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S1339 [5MR]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FAA: authorize grants from the small airport fund for construction or improvement of a nonapproach control tower (see S. 3512), S6341 [26SE]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (see S. 2322), S614 [5FE]

Federal agencies and departments: promote Federal employment for veterans by establishing veterans employment offices within agencies and an interagency Council on Veterans Employment (see S. 1218), S139 [10JA]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 3119), S7275 [4DE]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (see S. 3753), S7586 [13DE]

Forest Service: reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund (see S. 2811), S2594 [9MY]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 32), S187 [16JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2926 [24MY]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S3983 [18JN]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Motor vehicles: promote awareness of, and encourage collaboration and communication to engage in efforts to end, motorcycle profiling (see S. Res. 154), S2775 [17MY]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (see S. Res. 401), S875 [12FE]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]

National Employee Ownership Month: designate (see S. Res. 665), S6772 [10OC]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 645), S6277 [24SE]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 390), S581 [30JA]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S5456 [30JY]

——— exempt Indian tribal governments and other tribal entities from the employer health coverage mandate during the time the employer health coverage mandate exists (see S. 2943), S2878 [23MY]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see S. 58), S5455 [30JY]

Pioneer Day: observe anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah (see S. Res. 590), S5267 [24JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 648), S6304 [25SE]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Taxation: provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see S. 3358), S5759 [21AU]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 108), S5455 [30JY]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5456 [30JY]

Trusts: promote investigation of fraudulent claims against certain trusts and provide penalties against fraudulent claims against certain trusts (see S. 2564), S2392 [24AP]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S1791 [19MR] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S5832 [22AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (see S. 3299), S5455 [30JY]

Dept. of Transportation: require State safety oversight agencies to inspect public rail transit systems and develop risk-based inspection guidance for such agencies (see S. 3139), S4410 [26JN]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]

Idaho: modify boundaries of Pole Creek Wilderness, Owyhee River Wilderness, and North Fork Owyhee River Wilderness (see S. 3480), S6277 [24SE]

National Forensic Science Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 656), S6356 [27SE]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 3645), S7051 [15NO]

Taxation: impose a mileage-based user fee for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable fuels (see S. 2683), S2218 [17AP]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S438 [22JA], S460 [23JA]

Baiocco, Dana: nomination to the CPSC, S2761 [17MY], S2787 [21MY]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN], S4858 [10JY]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]

Bowman, Michelle: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S6803 [11OC], S6940 [14NO]

Branch, Elizabeth L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1149 [15FE], S1208 [26FE]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2565 [9MY]

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2138 [16AP], S2241 [18AP]

Brown, Michael L.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S124 [10JA]

Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]

Campbell, William L., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S60 [8JA]

Carson, Joel M., III: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2607 [10MY]

Counts, Walter D., III: nomination to be district judge, S21 [3JA], S150 [11JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3757 [12JN], S3934, S3943 [14JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5412 [26JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5755 [21AU], S5875 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP], S6803 [11OC], S6908 [13NO]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2815 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

Doughty, Terry A.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1307 [1MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6116 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2762 [17MY], S2897 [24MY]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7036 [15NO], S7155 [28NO]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5411 [26JY], S5446 [30JY]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S2372 [24AP]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2735, S2760 [17MY]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6506 [3OC], S6564 [5OC]

Kelley, Karen Dunn: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S7035 [15NO], S7112 [27NO]

Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7210 [29NO]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7213 [29NO]

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7832 [19DE]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]

McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7222 [29NO], S7304 [5DE]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

Nalbandian, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2611 [10MY]

Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4720 [28JN], S4896 [11JY]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4933 [12JY], S4983 [17JY]

Parker, Thomas L.R.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S89 [9JA]

Patelunas, Isabel M. Keenan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S5819 [22AU]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2058 [11AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S438 [22JA], S447 [23JA]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4933 [12JY], S4981 [17JY]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5611 [15AU]

Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5682 [16AU]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S1980 [22MR], S2028 [10AP]

Roisman, Elad L.: nomination to the SEC, S6005 [28AU], S6021 [4SE]

Scudder, Michael Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Self, Tilman E., III: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1305 [1MR]

St. Eve, Amy J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Stras, David R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S850 [9FE], S867 [12FE]

Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7035 [15NO], S7078 [26NO]

Vought, Russell: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S1149 [15FE], S1233 [27FE]

Letters

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending: Bill Himpler, American Financial Services Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), S2202 [17AP]

——— Jack Howard, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2202 [17AP]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, S2202 [17AP]

——— Peter K. Welch, National Automotive Dealers Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— several automotive organizations, S2203 [17AP]

Motions

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1708 [14MR]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S7727 [17DE]

Remarks

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), House amendment, S5505 [31JY]

Armed Forces: tribute to Idaho National Guard 116th Combat Engineer Battalion, S6053• [6SE]

Bowman, Michelle: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S7029 [15NO]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S7727 [17DE]

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5975 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5975 [28AU]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, S5508 [31JY], S5541 [1AU]

Congress: tribute to Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S1337• [5MR]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2200, S2203 [17AP], S2239 [18AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5508 [31JY], S5541 [1AU]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1421 [7MR]

——— implement a pilot project to develop a process to reuse spent naval fuel in advance nuclear reactors, S4028 [19JN], S4254 [20JN]

——— tribute to Idaho National Laboratory Transient Reactor Test facility restart, S6219 [18SE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565, S1570 [8MR], S1708, S1728, S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1346, S1353, S1354, S1356, S1357, S1358, S1360 [6MR], S1423 [7MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), unanimous-consent request, S1708 [14MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4028 [19JN], S4254 [20JN]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (S. 3238), S7734 [17DE]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, S5505 [31JY]

JRM Foundation for Humanity: tribute to Idaho Hometown Hero Medal award recipients, S6539• [4OC]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5742 [21AU]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7212 [29NO]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2867 [23MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2867 [23MY]

Montgomery, Brian D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S2864 [23MY]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, S6272 [24SE]

Nelson, Ryan D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6959 [14NO]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), House amendment, S7727 [17DE]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S449 [23JA]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4983 [17JY]

Roisman, Elad L.: nomination to the SEC, S6019 [4SE]

Senate: legislative program, S1527 [7MR], S7735 [17DE]

Reports filed

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2098), S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Brian D. Montgomery To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Nomination of David J. Ryder To Be U.S. Mint Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Dino Falaschetti To Be Dept. of the Treasury Office of Financial Research Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Elad L. Roisman to the SEC: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Jeffrey Nadaner To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Export Enforcement: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2678 [15MY]

Nomination of Jelena McWilliams To Be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Jelena McWilliams to the FDIC Board of Directors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Jerome H. Powell To Be FRS Board of Governors Chairman: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Kathleen L. Kraninger To Be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Kimberly A. Reed To Be Eximbank President: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Marvin Goodfriend to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Michael R. Bright To Be Ginnie Mae (Government-Sponsored Enterprise) President: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Michelle Bowman to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S3760 [12JN]

Nomination of Rae Oliver To Be Dept. of HUD Inspector General: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Randal Quarles to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Richard Clarida To Be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S3760 [12JN]

Nomination of Richard Clarida to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S3760 [12JN]

Nomination of Robert H. Kurtz To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Public and Indian Housing: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Seth D. Appleton To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Policy Development and Research: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2678 [15MY]

Nomination of Thelma Drake To Be Federal Transit Administration Administrator: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2678 [15MY]

Nomination of Thomas E. Workman to the Financial Stability Oversight Council: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Tributes

Ballard, Margaret, S6810 [11OC]

Barker, Rocky, S4277• [20JN]

Bell, Maxine T., S2034• [10AP]

Flanz, Ken, S5755 [21AU]

Gomez, Albert J., S575 [30JA]

Grant, Jim, S5357 [25JY]

Olsen, Sheila A., S1161• [15FE]

Petti, David, S7921 [19DE]

Schneider, Paul J., S6811• [11OC]

Yellen, Janet, S1160 [15FE]

CRAPP, SETH

Remarks in House

Florida International University: tribute to Torch Award recipients, H1130 [14FE]

CRAVEN, GINNY

Remarks in House

Lake County, CA: Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [16AP]

CRAWFORD, ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ (a Representative from Arkansas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4608, H4679 [23MY], H4709 [24MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5801 [27JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 644), H1609 [14MR]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see H.R. 2162), H629 [25JA]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H1076 [8FE]

China: safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (see H.R. 6001), H5154 [13JN]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 4311), H1653 [15MR]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1552), H6464 [17JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide flexibility under National School Lunch Program (see H.R. 6541), H7720 [26JY]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H6650 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H3783 [7MY]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6651 [23JY]

Dept. of the Interior: reissue a rule on extension of expiration dates for double-crested cormorant depredation orders (see H.R. 4429), H1268 [26FE]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H3835 [8MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H1213 [15FE]

——— clarify distance requirements relative to eligibility of veterans to receive medical care and services at non-departmental facilities (see H.R. 2478), H1213 [15FE]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H9574 [20NO]

——— waive copayment requirement for medical and hospital services in the case of certain billing errors and inform veterans of payment plan and waiver rights relative to untimely billing (see H.R. 1972), H3930 [10MY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

FCC: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5022 [8JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H629 [25JA]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3931 [10MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H1543 [13MR]

House Rules: require a reading of the names of Armed Forces members who died in the previous month as a result of combat (see H. Res. 544), H738 [2FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9439 [19OC]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3708 [26AP]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration—cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Res. 774), H3931 [10MY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8171 [12SE]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3931 [10MY]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3783 [7MY]

Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, and strategic importance, recognize importance of Compact of Free Association renegotiation, and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1334 [27FE]

Medicare: improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H6175 [12JY]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H1653 [15MR]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H1699 [19MR]

——— require drug price concessions, incentive payments, and adjustments to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D (see H.R. 5958), H6465 [17JY]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H6465 [17JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H678 [29JA]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H8727 [13SE]

Taxation: make public names and addresses of foreign persons contributing certain amounts to certain tax-exempt organizations and require disclosure of foreign campaign contributions (see H.R. 6983), H9744 [29NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: modify composition of the eastern judicial district of Arkansas (see H.R. 6327), H6041 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: acquire data, for each calendar year, about sexual offenses, including rape, that occur aboard any mode of transportation over which the Federal government exercises jurisdiction (see H.R. 5256), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H5505 [21JN]

FEMA: transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (see H.R. 5559), H3441 [18AP]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see H.R. 6181), H5505 [21JN]

Johnny Cash Post Office Building, Dyess, AR: designate (see H.R. 5934), H4692 [23MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Courts: modify composition of the eastern judicial district of Arkansas (H.R. 6327), H6041 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: acquire data, for each calendar year, about sexual offenses, including rape, that occur aboard any mode of transportation over which the Federal government exercises jurisdiction (H.R. 5256), H1543 [13MR]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (H.R. 6178), H5506 [21JN]

FEMA: transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (H.R. 5559), H3442 [18AP]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (H.R. 6181), H5506 [21JN]

Johnny Cash Post Office Building, Dyess, AR: designate (H.R. 5934), H4693 [23MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H9669 [28NO]

Remarks

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1297 [27FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4224 [18MY]

——— establish food access liaison to reduce barriers to food access, H4181 [17MY]

——— phase out agricultural subsidies, H4183 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3198 [12AP], H4052 [16MY], H4181, H4183 [17MY], H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10123 [12DE]

——— require households demonstrate actual heating or cooling expenses in order to qualify for Standard Utility Allowance, H3198 [12AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3198 [12AP]

Dept. of Defense: explosive ordnance disposal equipment upgrades and technology enhancements funding, H5801 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5801 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4225 [18MY]

Jonesboro, AR: tribute to Valley View High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E554• [26AP]

National Rice Month: observance, E1311• [26SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H4765 [5JN]

Votes: position on missed, E832• [13JN], E875• [20JN]

Tributes

Freeman, Woody and Linda, H9670 [28NO]

Hammack, Peggy, E1518• [13NO]

Nelson, Damon P., H9531, H9533 [15NO]

Sittonen, Johnie Mae, E449• [12AP]

Witherington, David and Carol, E1222• [7SE]

CRAWFORD, ESTHER

Remarks in House

North Little Rock, AR, Senior Citizens Hall of Fame: inductee, H3938 [15MY]

CRAWFORD, JOE

Remarks in House

Cass County, ND: tribute to Cass County Sheriff’s Office National Association of School Resource Officers Model Agency Award recipients, H4763 [5JN]

CRAWFORDVILLE, FL

Remarks in House

Roddenberry, Katrina: NASA Microgravity University for Educators Challenge participant, H1231 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Adams, Kerry: Wakulla County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

CREAM, RILETTA L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E7 [8JA]

CREATING ADVANCED STREAMLINED ELECTRONIC SERVICES FOR CONSTITUENTS (CASES) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3076), H6209–H6211 [16JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3076) (H. Rept. 115–826), H6262 [16JY]

Texts of

H.R. 3076, provisions, H6209 [16JY]

CREATING AMERICAN INVESTMENT, REDEVELOPMENT, AND OPPORTUNITY TASK FORCE

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 2363), S581 [30JA]

CREATING AMERICAN INVESTMENT, REDEVELOPMENT, AND OPPORTUNITY TASK FORCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2363), S581 [30JA]

CREATING AND RESTORING EQUAL ACCESS TO EQUIVALENT SAMPLES (CREATES) ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 974), S807 [8FE], S5881 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judicary (Senate) (S. 974), S4343 [21JN]

CREATING ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY TO STOP ENABLERS OF ROBOCALLS (CEASE ROBOCALLS) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6943), H9150 [27SE]

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT NECESSITATE NEW AND ENHANCED CONNECTIONS THAT IMPROVE OPIOID NAVIGATION STRATEGIES (CONNECTIONS) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5812), H5071–H5074 [12JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5812, provisions, H5071–H5073 [12JN]

CREATING OPTIONS FOR VETERANS’ EXPEDITED RECOVERY (COVER) COMMISSION

Appointments

Members, S2015 [9AP], S5112 [19JY], S6007 [28AU], H1224 [23FE]

CREATING QUALITY TECHNICAL EDUCATORS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2737), S2391 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2737), S2392 [24AP]

CREATIVITY SHELL (nonprofit organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E108 [29JA]

CREDENTIALING, EDUCATING, AND RELEVANT TRAINING INITIATIVE FOR YOUR (CERTIFY) HEROES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2534), S1629 [12MR]

CREDIT related term(s) Consumers

Amendments

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7856, H7857, H7858, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7837 [5SE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381, S1382, S1383, S1384, S1386, S1387, S1388, S1389, S1390, S1394 [6MR], S1432, S1446, S1462, S1463, S1464, S1465, S1466, S1468, S1469, S1470, S1471, S1472, S1473, S1474, S1475, S1482, S1483, S1484, S1485, S1486, S1487, S1488, S1489, S1490, S1491, S1492, S1493, S1494, S1495, S1497, S1498, S1501, S1502, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1584, S1585, S1586, S1588, S1590, S1592, S1593, S1594, S1600, S1601, S1610, S1614 [8MR], S1635, S1636, S1637, S1639, S1640 [12MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Financial institutions: require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1558 [14MR]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), consideration (H. Res. 693), H428 [17JA]

Mortgages: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), consideration (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

SBA: expand participation in the Microloan Program (S. 526), S5072, S5073 [18JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

Articles and editorials

Congress, Pass the PROSPER Act for Federal Student Aid Reform, H4772 [5JN]

Mitch McConnell’s Big Gift to the Banks, S1710 [14MR]

What Betsy DeVos Should Have Said About the PROSPER Act, H4742 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers (see S. 2541), S1686 [13MR]

——— expand and improve consumer credit protections for members and their dependents (see S. 3334), S5582 [1AU]

Bankruptcy: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6588), H7722 [26JY]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6352), H6173 [12JY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see S.J. Res. 56), S1948 [22MR]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR] (see H.J. Res. 132), H3095 [10AP]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— extend supervisory authority to include assessing compliance with the Military Lending Act (see H.R. 7364), H10510 [20DE]

——— replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H1542 [13MR]

Consumers: allow consumers to prohibit certain consumer reporting agencies from releasing any information in the files of those consumers (see S. 2375), S613 [5FE]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (see S. 3040), S3601 [11JN]

——— exclude from credit reports medical debt that is recently delinquent or has been paid, provide for a timetable for verification of medical debt, and increase efficiency of credit markets with more perfect information (see S. 3351), S5692 [16AU]

——— facilitate development of consumer credit services (see H.R. 6192), H5580 [22JN]

——— improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

——— modify definition of credit sale (see H.R. 6625), H7724 [26JY]

——— prohibit distribution of checks or other negotiable instrument as part of a solicitation by a creditor for an extension of credit and limit liability of consumers in conjunction with such solicitations (see S. 3734), S7385 [10DE]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (see S. 2362), S581 [30JA]

Courts: prohibit from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith relative to debt collection (see H.R. 5484), H3209 [12AP]

Credit cards: require credit card companies to publish debt pay-down disclosures online to inform consumers about risks associated with minimum debt payment (see H.R. 6531), H7686 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish nonrecourse conservation assistance loans for loan commodities produced on certain farms (see H.R. 4988), H1074 [8FE]

——— modify certain requirements for farm ownership loan eligibility (see S. 2685), S2218 [17AP]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— require sale of distressed assets and distribute proceeds to low-income communities for infrastructure projects and deficit reduction (see H.R. 6104), H5199 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 4859), H582 [19JA]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see S. 3207), S4950 [12JY]

——— establish a Federal student loan restructured repayment schedule for certain borrowers who are agricultural producers (see S. 2684), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch (see S. 2682), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (see H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— improve accountability and protect students from bad actors in higher education, specifically in the for-profit college sector (see H.R. 7112), H9460 [30OC]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

——— include Parent PLUS loans in income-contingent and income-based repayment plans, reduce interest rates and eliminate origination fees for such loans, and provide counseling for borrowers (see H.R. 6280), H5974 [28JN]

——— increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (see H.R. 5550), H3440 [18AP]

——— increase minimum salary threshold for income-driven repayment plans, allow refinancing, bolster forgiveness programs, and reinstate graduate student programs relative to student loans (see H.R. 5549), H3440 [18AP]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5932), H4692 [23MY]

——— increase transparency relative to loan repayment options for Federal student loan borrowers (see H.R. 6473), H6648 [23JY]

——— provide deferment to certain Federal student loan borrowers who are accruing aeronautical experience required for airline transport pilot certification (see H.R. 6926), H9149 [27SE]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 5734), H3885 [9MY]

——— provide no interest loan deferment eligibility for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6579), H7722 [26JY]

——— provide student loan eligibility for mid-career, part-time students (see H.R. 5371), H1754 [21MR]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (see H. Res. 1049), H7824 [4SE]

——— simplify Federal student loan repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3584), S6815 [11OC]

——— support early childhood educators and elementary and secondary school teachers through increased training, loan forgiveness, teaching certification assistance, and tax credits (see S. 2370), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4914), H736 [2FE]

——— waive accrual of student loan interest and expand eligibility to volunteer first responders and first-time farmers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see S. 3124), S4368 [25JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals (see S. 3796), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 6597), H7723 [26JY]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see S. 2524), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5102), H1332 [27FE]

——— clarify that National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program participants may be assigned to serve in pediatric inpatient mental health facilities (see S. 2732), S2391 [24AP]

——— reauthorize educational loan repayment program for health professionals who agree to conduct prevention activities as CDC and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry employees (see H.R. 5998), H4775 [5JN]

Dept. of HUD: make housing more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

——— make necessary reforms to improve compliance with loss mitigation requirements by servicers of mortgages for single family housing insured by the FHA (see S. 2698), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5555), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend Hardest Hit Fund (see H.R. 5673), H3746 [1MY]

——— repeal Office of Financial Research (see H.R. 5470), H3146 [11AP]

——— require Financial Literacy and Education Commission to establish and publish best practices for teaching financial literacy for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5277), H1607 [14MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3749 [3MY]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (see S. 2768), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5644), H3706 [26AP]

——— protect veterans from predatory home lending (see S. 2304), S168 [11JA]

——— waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for home loan program guaranteed loans (see H.R. 6161), H5362 [20JN]

Disasters: inform disaster survivors about duplication of benefits, notify loan recipients of ability to refuse assistance, and provide assistance recipients with information on Federal recoupment process (see H.R. 7111), H9460 [30OC]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Federal agencies and departments: require certain financial regulators to carry out independent study of regulated entities’ processes for allowing third parties to access consumer-authorized financial data (see H.R. 6789), H8170 [12SE]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: establish prudential management and operations standards for mortgage servicers (see H.R. 6102), H5199 [14JN]

Financial institutions: clarify capital requirements for high value commercial real estate acquisition, development, or construction loans (see S. 2405), S840 [8FE]

——— establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service (see S. 2854), S2724 [16MY]

——— nullify certain guidance on deposit advance products, establish standards for short-term, small-dollar loans made by insured institutions, and exempt insured institutions from payday lending rule (see H.R. 4861), H582 [19JA]

——— permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (see S. 2361), S581 [30JA]

——— provide national standard for data security and breach notification on behalf of all consumers (see H.R. 6743), H7941 [7SE]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H403 [16JA]

——— update exception for certain annual notices (see S. 3164), S4734 [28JN]

Financial literacy: improve for secondary school students (see S. 3745), S7509 [12DE]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 806), H3046 [23MR]

FTC: codify ban on confessions of judgment in law in consumer loan contracts and expand such ban to provide protections to small businesses (see S. 3717), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7354), H10336 [19DE]

——— establish Office of Cybersecurity to provide oversight of data security at credit reporting agencies (see S. 2289), S138 [10JA]

——— review and revise standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that consumer reporting agencies and service providers maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats (see H.R. 5166), H1372 [5MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit lobbying by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 7382), H10510 [20DE]

Lawyers and attorneys: exclude lawyers engaged in legal proceedings from definition of debt collector and prevent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from exercising certain supervisory or enforcement authority over lawyers (see H.R. 5082), H1226 [23FE]

Mortgages: clarify exclusion for seller-financers from the definition of mortgage originator (see H.R. 5287), H1608 [14MR]

——— clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans to allow pooling of Dept. of Veterans Affairs loans through Ginnie Mae (see S. 3536), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 6737), H7941 [7SE]

——— expand access to mortgages for self-employed and other creditworthy individuals with non-traditional forms of income by expanding types of documentation used to verify income (see S. 3401), S5991 [28AU]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

——— modify mortgage disclosure requirements (see S. 2490), S1338 [5MR]

——— repeal Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charters and direct Ginnie Mae to guarantee qualified privately insured mortgage-backed securities (see H.R. 6746), H7941 [7SE]

——— require the holder of a subordinate lien on property that secures a federally related mortgage loan, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a timely decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 5237), H1506 [9MR]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H3929 [10MY]

Postal Service: provide that the Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services (see S. 2755), S2440 [25AP] (see H.R. 5816), H3976 [15MY]

Real estate: clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3726), S7356 [6DE]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see S. 3552), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 6347), H6173 [12JY]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see S. 3553), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 6348), H6173 [12JY]

——— expand opportunities available to employee-owned business concerns through loan programs (see S. 2786), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5236), H1501 [8MR]

——— extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (see S. 3554), S6630 [5OC]

——— modify upfront guarantee fees for certain 7(a) loans to eliminate economic barriers faced by women, minorities, and veteran small business owners (see H.R. 7186), H9691 [28NO]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (see S. 2283), S110 [9JA] (see H.R. 4743), H82 [9JA]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), request Senate to return to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 899), H4138 [16MY]

SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see S. 2324), S300 [18JA]

Small business: require consumer reporting agencies to provide small business credit protections by informing them of data breaches and prohibiting charging for credit reports following such breaches (see S. 3633), S7050 [15NO]

Social Security: prevent low-income seniors from losing benefits due to defaulted student loan debt by increasing amount of benefits exempted from garnishment (see S. 3320), S5582 [1AU]

States: prohibit from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional or driver’s licenses or issuing penalties due to student loan default (see S. 3065), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6156), H5362 [20JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: allow use of 529 plans to repay qualified education loans (see H.R. 6767), H8107 [10SE]

——— exclude from gross income any discharge of student loan indebtedness (see S. 3189), S4875 [10JY]

——— increase amount allowed as a deduction for interest on education loans paid by married couples (see H.R. 7335), H10335 [19DE]

——— increase deduction allowed for student loan interest and exclude from gross income discharges of income-contigent or income-based student loan indebtedness (see H.R. 6921), H9089 [26SE]

——— permit employers to make matching contributions to workers under certain retirement plans as if worker student loan payments were salary reduction contributions to the retirement plan (see S. 3771), S7790 [18DE]

——— provide exclusion from gross income for interest on certain small business loans (see S. 2378), S651 [6FE]

——— provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers (see S. 3600), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6969), H9404 [28SE]

——— reinstate deduction for interest on home equity indebtedness (see H.R. 6817), H8725 [13SE]

Truth in Lending Act: provide coverage for credit cards issued to small businesses (see H.R. 5660), H3741 [27AP]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending: Bill Himpler, American Financial Services Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), S2202 [17AP]

——— Jack Howard, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2202 [17AP]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, S2202 [17AP]

——— Peter K. Welch, National Automotive Dealers Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— several automotive organizations, S2203 [17AP]

——— several civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations, S2206 [17AP]

——— several organizations, S2206 [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program permission for rural hospitals to refinance existing debt: Alan Morgan, National Rural Health Association, H4126 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs protection of veterans from predatory home lending: Senators Tillis and Warren, H9065 [26SE]

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Daniel K. Tarullo, Harvard Law School, S1725 [14MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S1652 [13MR]

——— Paul A. Volcker, Volcker Alliance (organization), S1724 [14MR]

——— Phil Angelides, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, S1654 [13MR]

——— several housing and civil rights organizations, S1653 [13MR]

——— Sheila C. Bair, S1652 [13MR]

Financial CHOICE Act: several State Attorneys General, H1139 [14FE]

Financial services regulations reform: Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H1160 [14FE]

——— Barbara Roper and Micah Hauptman, Consumer Federation of America, H1165 [14FE]

——— Bill Killmer, Mortgage Bankers Association, H1161 [14FE]

——— Public Citizen (organization), H1159 [14FE]

Mortgage Choice Act: several Representatives (2014), H909 [7FE]

Prohibit Postal Service funding to allow provision of basic financial services: several banking organizations, H6542 [18JY]

——— several organizations, H6541 [18JY]

Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act: Public Citizen (organization), H1159 [14FE]

——— several organizations, H1138 [14FE]

Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act funding: several veterans and military organizations, S4362 [25JN]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: several organizations, H4040 [16MY]

Lists

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau actions, H3144 [11AP]

Current and former regulatory officials and experts opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Motions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2200 [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7861 [5SE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1307 [1MR], S1708 [14MR]

Financial institutions: require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), H1583 [14MR]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), H520 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers, H9801 [10DE]

Bankruptcy: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (H.R. 6588), E1092 [26JY]

——— allow modification of certain mortgages on principal residences in order to reduce foreclosures (H.R. 134), H7709 [26JY]

——— stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases (H.R. 137), H1570 [14MR]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3815–H3823 [8MY], E614 [9MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— importance, H3141–H3144 [11AP]

Consumers: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies, H1307 [27FE], H6310 [17JY]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (H.R. 435), H5586, H5587 [25JN], E920 [26JN]

Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act: implementation, H3142 [11AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— modify Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to permit rural hospitals to refinance existing debt, H4125, H4126 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

Dept. of Education: address issues relative to increasing levels of Federal student loan debt, H90 [10JA]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer, H9044 [26SE]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (H.R. 2976), H3562 [25AP]

——— discharge Federal loan debt of students enrolled at schools that closed, H7835 [5SE]

——— encourage eligible educational institutions to provide additional information and counseling services to Federal student aid recipients, H7859 [5SE]

——— encourage institutions of higher education to have students attend in-person loan counseling sessions, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential, H9808 [10DE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (H.R. 6543), H7836, H7851 [5SE]

——— inform college students of anticipated monthly payments for any income-driven student loan repayment plans for which they are eligible as part of annual counseling process, H7857, H7858 [5SE]

——— inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer as part of annual counseling process, H7857 [5SE]

——— notify parents that their dependents may qualify for scholarships, grants, and Federal work-study jobs prior to taking out Parent PLUS loans and of early repayment options, H7858 [5SE]

——— provide all college students with explanation on seeking additional assistance from the financial aid office should they experience a change in financial circumstances, H7856 [5SE]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (H.R. 4001), H7816 [4SE]

——— require as part of annual counseling process to inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer, H7856 [5SE]

——— require student loan exit counseling include a warning about fraudulent third-party debt relief companies, H7860, H7861 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7850–H7864 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7834–H7839 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), motion to recommit, H7861 [5SE]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H1509 [13MR], H3965–H3967 [15MY], H4688–H4690 [23MY], H4742, H4743, H4770–H4773 [5JN], H7835, H7851, H7853 [5SE], H9527 [15NO]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (H.R. 5102), H5045–H5047 [12JN], E976 [6JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust certain limits on the guaranteed amount of a home loan under the home loan program, H5617 [25JN]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H3913 [10MY], H3994, H3996, H3998, H4005, H4014–H4046 [16MY], H4236 [18MY], H9536 [15NO], E694, E695 [21MY]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, H7173, H7174 [25JY]

——— protect veterans from predatory home lending, H9064, H9065 [26SE]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, H9698 [29NO]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 2282), H5348 [20JN], H5820 [28JN], E781 [6JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H984 [8FE], H3117 [11AP], H3161 [12AP], H4270 [21MY], H4320–H4349 [22MY], H9064, H9065 [26SE], H9732, H9734 [29NO], E792 [7JN], E1586 [30NO]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

Financial institutions: allow Federal savings associations to elect to operate as national banks (H.R. 1426), H645–H647 [29JA]

——— call for investment in affordable housing, H3219 [13AP]

——— end too-big-to-fail and taxpayer bailouts, increase access to capital and credit, repeal provisions of Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and provide economic growth, H6382 [17JY]

——— ensure that banks are compliant with non-discrimination regulations for borrowers, H521 [18JA]

——— establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service, H4346 [22MY]

——— establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service (H.R. 1457), H644, H645 [29JA]

——— preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, H4342 [22MY]

——— prohibit regulatory agencies from tailoring regulatory actions at request, or personal gain, of the President, the President’s family members, or senior Executive Branch officials, H1583, H1584 [14MR]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), H1147–H1155, H1163 [14FE]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), H1489, H1490 [8MR], H1576–H1585 [14MR]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554–H1559 [14MR]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), motion to recommit, H1583, H1584 [14MR]

——— revoke banking charters and Federal deposit insurance for institutions that violate Federal banking and consumer protection laws, H1315 [27FE]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), H161 [11JA], H505, H513–H521 [18JA]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), consideration (H. Res. 693), H423–H429 [17JA]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), motion to recommit, H521 [18JA]

Financial Literacy Month: observance, H3690 [26AP]

GAO: study agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by Indian tribes on tribal lands, H4125 [16MY]

Grameen America (organization): opening of Miami, FL, branch, H488 [18JA]

Mortgages: clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans to allow pooling of Dept. of Veterans Affairs loans through Ginnie Mae (H.R. 6737), H9056, H9064, H9065 [26SE]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), H906–H965 [7FE]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

——— provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio, H4344 [22MY]

——— provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio (H.R. 2226), H1389–H1393 [6MR]

——— provide a temporary license for certain mortgage loan originators transitioning between bank and nonbank entities, H1157, H1158, H1162 [14FE]

Nonprofit organizations: clarify that organizations can accept donated mortgage appraisals (H.R. 2255), H647–H650 [29JA]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (H.R. 5765), E628 [10MY]

Postal Service: prohibit funding to allow provision of basic financial services, H6540–H6542 [18JY]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6347), H8803, H8804 [25SE]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), H6118 [12JY], H8802, H8803 [25SE]

——— expand opportunities available to employee-owned business concerns through loan programs (H.R. 5236), H3810–H3812 [8MY]

——— extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (S. 3554), H9551 [16NO]

——— improve women’s business center program (H.R. 1680), H3801–H3806 [8MY]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), H3812–H3815 [8MY], E1013 [16JY]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), request Senate to return to the House of Representatives (H. Res. 899), H4008 [16MY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (H.R. 5928), H4592 [23MY]

Taxation: reform the low-income housing credit (H.R. 1661), H397 [16JA]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: funding, H4866 [7JN]

Veterans: ensure than veterans receive financial counseling when applying for student loans, H7861 [5SE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: expand and improve consumer credit protections for members and their dependents (S. 3334), S5805 [22AU]

Bankruptcy: prohibit funding for Federal loan guaranty agencies to contest and litigate certain undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5327 [25JY]

Climate: impact of climate change on the economy, S3748–S3750 [12JN], S5823 [22AU]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority to enforce consumer credit protections for Armed Forces members and their dependents, S5804, S5805 [22AU]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2191, S2193, S2200–S2212 [17AP], S2227–S2230, S2235, S2239 [18AP], S2570 [9MY], S2782 [21MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), motion to proceed, S2200 [17AP]

——— importance, S5949 [27AU]

——— transition to a 5-member Board of Directors, S1417 [7MR]

Consumers: establish a national usury rate for consumer credit transactions, S1707 [14MR]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (S. 2362), S582 [30JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools, S2787 [21MY]

——— prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees, S6471 [3OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S2761, S2764, S2765 [17MY], S2781 [21MY], S2801, S2806–S2809, S2812, S2823–S2827 [22MY], S2843, S2857–S2862, S2864–S2866, S2871 [23MY], S2894, S2909, S2911–S2913 [24MY], S3002, S3003 [6JN], S5118–S5122 [23JY]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (S. 1006), S6793 [11OC]

Economy: monitor housing market to ensure issues that contributed to 2008 housing crisis such as easy credit, no-documentation loans, and relaxed underwriting standards do not cause another collapse, S7412 [11DE]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S146 [11JA], S1432 [7MR], S1529, S1531, S1532, S1535–S1567, S1569–S1574 [8MR], S1617, S1619–S1626 [12MR], S1646, S1649–S1660 [13MR], S1695, S1696, S1699–S1702, S1706–S1720, S1723–S1730 [14MR], S1741, S1746, S1761, S1762 [15MR], S1777 [19MR], S1939 [22MR], S2782 [21MY], S2844, S2854 [23MY], S2893, S2895 [24MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1329 [5MR], S1343, S1346–S1364, S1399 [6MR], S1405, S1408–S1410, S1413–S1419, S1423–S1429 [7MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), unanimous-consent request, S1708 [14MR]

Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR], S1622 [12MR]

Financial institutions: ensure foreign banks are subject to the same regulations as domestic banks, S1624 [12MR]

——— impact of rules and regulations on community financial institutions, S145 [11JA]

——— implementation of corporate policies that restrict banking services to clients who conduct certain firearm-related business, S2985 [5JN]

——— permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (S. 2361), S1785, S1786 [19MR]

——— preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, S1540 [8MR], S1622 [12MR], S1651, S1659 [13MR]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements, S1413 [7MR]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 490), S2498 [26AP]

FRS: impact of financial industry deregulation, S5978 [28AU]

——— results of annual bank stress tests, S4836 [9JY]

Mulvaney, Mick: assessment of tenure as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director, S3265 [6JN], S5949 [27AU], S6410 [1OC]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6347), S7896, S7897 [19DE]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), S7896, S7897 [19DE]

——— expand participation in the Microloan Program (S. 526), S5072, S5073 [18JY]

——— extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (S. 3554), S7064 [15NO]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), S2838 [22MY], S2998 [5JN], S3028 [6JN]

SEC: grant authority to reject certain corporate stock buyback offers, S1531 [8MR]

Taxation: permit employers to make matching contributions to workers under certain retirement plans as if worker student loan payments were salary reduction contributions to the retirement plan (S. 3771), S7791 [18DE]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: funding, S4015 [19JN], S4273 [20JN], S4362 [25JN]

——— implementation, S7216 [29NO]

Veterans: protect veterans’ credit ratings by delaying inclusion of medical debt from services received through Veterans Choice Program and other VA programs from reports to credit reporting agencies, S1359 [6MR]

Water: require EPA and Bureau of Reclamation agreement on administration of loan program for storage, recycling, and other water supply projects, S6744 [10OC]

Reports filed

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Congressional Accountability for Emergency Lending Programs Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4302) (H. Rept. 115–1010), H9467 [6NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1049) (H. Rept. 115–919), H7824 [4SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 693) (H. Rept. 115–518), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 57, Disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule on Indirect Auto Lending: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6743) (H. Rept. 115–1097), H10586 [21DE]

Credit Access and Inclusion Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 435) (H. Rept. 115–568), H1217 [16FE]

Ensuring Quality Unbiased Access to Loans (EQUAL) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4861) (H. Rept. 115–890), H7742 [3AU]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Federal Savings Association Charter Flexibility Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1426) (H. Rept. 115–530), H676 [29JA]

Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2954) (H. Rept. 115–485), H17 [8JA]

Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2255) (H. Rept. 115–528), H676 [29JA]

Independence From Credit Policy Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 115–1117), H10609 [2JA]

Main Street Employee Ownership Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 5236) (H. Rept. 115–645), H3504 [24AP]

Microloan Modernization Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 526), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 526) (S. Rept. 115–452), S7989 [20DE]

Mortgage Choice Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1153) (H. Rept. 115–522), H624 [22JA]

Mortgage Fairness Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2570) (H. Rept. 115–1024), H9525 [14NO]

Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2226) (H. Rept. 115–578), H1226 [23FE]

Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5082) (H. Rept. 115–892), H7747 [7AU]

Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4508) (H. Rept. 115–550), H1074 [8FE]

Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6737) (H. Rept. 115–983), H9088 [26SE]

Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3299) (H. Rept. 115–538), H731 [30JA]

Protecting Veterans Credit Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2683) (H. Rept. 115–1025), H9525 [14NO]

Requirements for Use of a Driver’s License or Identification Card by Financial Institutions for Opening an Account or Obtaining a Financial Product or Service: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1457) (H. Rept. 115–523), H624 [22JA]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3554) (S. Rept. 115–453), S7989 [20DE]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for SBA Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3554), S6815 [11OC]

Securing Access to Affordable Mortgages Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3221) (H. Rept. 115–590), H1500 [8MR]

7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3552), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3552) (S. Rept. 115–437), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6347) (H. Rept. 115–940), H8169 [12SE]

Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2283) (S. Rept. 115–265), S2991 [5JN]

Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6348) (H. Rept. 115–941), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553) (S. Rept. 115–438), S7925 [19DE]

Small Business Credit Availability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4267) (H. Rept. 115–646), H3505 [24AP]

Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2283), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4743) (H. Rept. 115–655), H3705 [26AP]

Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1116) (H. Rept. 115–588), H1440 [6MR]

Temporary License for Certain Mortgage Loan Originators Transitioning Between Bank and Nonbank Entities: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2948) (H. Rept. 115–552), H1125 [13FE]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5674) (H. Rept. 115–671), H3934 [11MY]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Mary Love, H5194 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 121, correction in enrollment of S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, H4058 [16MY]

H. Res. 693, consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act, H423 [17JA]

H. Res. 725, consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act, H790 [6FE]

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act, and H.R. 4263, Regulation A+ Improvement Act, H1554 [14MR]

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 899, request Senate to return to the House of Representatives H.R. 4743, Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act, H4008 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 1049, consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, H7834 [5SE]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 435, Credit Access and Inclusion Act, H5586 [25JN]

H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act, H1576 [14MR]

H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, H907 [7FE]

H.R. 1426, Federal Savings Association Charter Flexibility Act, H645 [29JA]

H.R. 1457, establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card by financial institutions for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service, H644 [29JA]

H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, H7853–H7855 [5SE]

H.R. 1680, Women’s Business Centers Improvements Act, H3802–H3805 [8MY]

H.R. 2226, Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act, H1389 [6MR]

H.R. 2255, Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME) Act, H647 [29JA]

H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act, H513 [18JA]

H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, H1148 [14FE]

H.R. 4743, Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act, H3812–H3814 [8MY]

H.R. 5102, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, H5045 [12JN]

H.R. 5236, Main Street Employee Ownership Act, H3810 [8MY]

H.R. 6347, 7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act, H8803 [25SE]

H.R. 6348, Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act, H8802 [25SE]

H.R. 6737, Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act, H9064 [26SE]

S. 526, Microloan Modernization Act, S5073 [18JY]

S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1432–S1446 [7MR], H4320–H4340 [22MY]

S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, H4015–H4038 [16MY]

S. 3205, Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, S4952 [12JY]

S. 3554, SBA extension of effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans, S7064 [15NO], H9551 [16NO]

S. Res. 490, Financial Literacy Month, S2492 [26AP]

S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2240 [18AP], H3815 [8MY]

CREDIT ACCESS AND INCLUSION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 435), H5586, H5587 [25JN], E920 [26JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 435) (H. Rept. 115–568), H1217 [16FE]

Texts of

H.R. 435, provisions, H5586 [25JN]

CREDIT CARD ACCOUNTABILITY RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCLOSURE (CREDIT CARD) ACT

Remarks in House

Implementation, H3142 [11AP]

CREDIT CARDS see Credit

CREDIT REPAIR ORGANIZATIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Credit: facilitate development of consumer credit services (see H.R. 6192), H5580 [22JN]

CREDIT SERVICES PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6192), H5580 [22JN]

CREDIT UNIONS see Financial Institutions

CREEKPAUM, ANNETTE

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3556 [25AP]

CRENSHAW, PHIL

Prayers

House of Representatives, H3587 [26AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3587 [26AP]

CRESS, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1273 [20SE]

CRESTON, IA

Remarks in House

Belger, Vic: Creston, IA, High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1347 [28SE]

Burton, Dustie: DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient, E772 [5JN]

Cooper, Joyce and Bob: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductees, E1194 [4SE]

Downey, Mycale: Creston, IA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E202 [16FE]

Iowa State University: anniversary of Union County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1126 [7AU]

McCann, Steve: Creston, IA, High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1344 [28SE]

Reasoner, John: Creston, IA, Youth of the Year award recipient, E199 [16FE]

St. John’s United Church of Christ: anniversary, E1473 [30OC]

CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY

Remarks in Senate

Kentucky: tribute to college basketball teams, S1325 [5MR]

CRICK, WAYNE

Proclamations

Wayne Crick Boy Scouts of America Ralph Hendricks Award Recipient: Representative Gowdy, E179 [13FE]

CRIME related term(s) Espionage; Sexual Harassment; Terrorism

Addresses

Gun Control: Deanne Haenke, E554 [26AP]

Gun control: Matt Post (excerpt), H1735 [21MR]

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Affidavits

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations: Elizabeth Rasor, S6671 [5OC]

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H503 [18JA]

Children and youth: enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), S8030, S8036 [22DE]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S7722, S7727, S7731 [17DE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a pilot program to identify security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector (S. 79), S7953 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7945, S7949 [19DE], H10424 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), S7805, S7822 [18DE], H10414 [20DE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2730, S2731 [16MY], H4793 [6JN]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), S471 [23JA], H9371 [28SE]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), S7363 [6DE], H10393 [20DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S7438, S7449, S7450 [11DE]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H9391 [28SE]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365 [6DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 796), H1765 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), S1968 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1291 [28FE], S1919, S1920, S1956, S1960 [22MR], H1769 [22MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7600 [13DE], S7628, S7629 [17DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1188, S1190 [15FE]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7616, S7624 [13DE]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154, S169, S170 [11JA], S190, S195, S196, S197, S198, S199, S204, S205, S206, S209, S210, S211 [16JA], H149 [11JA]

Fish and fishing: enhance efforts to combat human trafficking in connection with catching and processing of imported seafood products (S. 3641), S7805 [18DE]

FTC: prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products (S. 2842), S2776 [17MY]

Hate crimes: increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), S6032 [4SE]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9386 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9377 [28SE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

International Women’s Day: support goals (S. Res. 426), S2280 [18AP]

Internet: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1795 [19MR], S1865 [21MR], H1301, H1302, H1304 [27FE]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1280 [27FE]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (S. 3170), S6358 [27SE]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7438 [11DE], H10175 [13DE]

Law enforcement: clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), consideration (H. Res. 1051), H7885 [6SE]

Law enforcement officers: make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (H.R. 5698), H4014 [16MY]

——— make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (H.R. 5698), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (S. 2896), S5936, S5938 [23AU]

Lynching: specify as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7935 [19DE]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S6360 [27SE]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 573), S8030, S8037 [22DE]

NIST: disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks (S. 770), H7201 [25JY]

Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (S. 2286), S1688, S1691 [13MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9507 [13NO]

Terrorism: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (S. 2946), S5864 [22AU]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7600 [13DE], S7631, S7636 [17DE], H10539 [21DE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S7194 [28NO]

Analyses

Community Safety and Security Act: Center for American Progress, H7933 [7SE]

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act (H.R. 4924), H811 [6FE]

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor victims of shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL, S1136 [15FE], H1247 [26FE]

Articles and editorials

All of Us Must Help Beat the Scourge of Human Trafficking. Here’s What You Can Do, H1300 [27FE]

Battle Over Accusations Goes on as Kavanaugh Nomination Advances, S6671 [5OC]

Dear Dads—Your Daughters Told Me About Their Assaults. This Is Why They Never Told You (excerpt), S6686 [5OC]

Death of an Open Internet, S1866 [21MR]

Don’t Kid Yourself, Sex Slaves Are All Around Us—And You May Know Some of Them, H1299 [27FE]

4-Block Radius on the West Side Is at the Heart of Chicago’s Opioid Epidemic, H5169 [14JN]

Fury Is a Political Weapon. And Women Need To Wield It, S6686 [5OC]

Here Are Handy Excuses for Nixon Backers (1973), S98 [9JA]

How Do You Rescue Women Forced To Walk the Streets at Night? It’s Not Easy, H1300 [27FE]

It Is Time for the Kavanaugh Nomination To Be Withdrawn, S6371 [28SE]

Laura Bush—Separating Children From Their Parents at the Border ‘Breaks My Heart’, S4250 [19JN]

Once Sold for Sex, She Now Helps Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking, H1300 [27FE]

Police—‘Every 16-Year Old Girl in Fresno’ Has Been Targeted by Sex Trade Recruiters, H1300 [27FE]

President Trump Seems To Be Saying More and More Things That Aren’t True (excerpt), H5300 [20JN]

Secret Story of How America Lost the Drug War With the Taliban (excerpt), H6107 [11JY]

She Was a Hospital Worker. He Sold Her for Sex Before, During and After Her Shifts, H1300 [27FE]

Stop Breaking Up Families at the Border, S3962 [18JN]

There’s Something Huge Missing From the White House’s Prison Bill, H4318 [22MY]

To Break the Cycle of Children Sold for Sex, the Legal System Is Trying Something New, H1300 [27FE]

Torn From Immigrant Parents, 8-Month-Old Baby Lands in Michigan, H5488 [21JN]

Trump Retreats on Separating Families, but Thousands Will Remain Apart, S4300 [20JN]

U.S. Lawmakers Seek To Criminalize Doping in Global Competitions, H5187 [14JN], E830 [12JN]

We Must Cease the Inhumane Practice of Separating Families Apprehended on the Border, H5641 [25JN]

Youngest Migrants Held in ‘‘Tender Age’’ Shelters, S4262 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (see H. Res. 694), H403 [16JA]

——— prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Animals: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S2012 [9AP]

——— protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H901 [6FE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: provide for military installation multidisciplinary teams on child abuse and domestic violence and require a program on nurse home visits to reduce child abuse and improve safe childcare among military families (see S. 2846), S2678 [15MY]

ATF: repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws (see H.R. 5271), H1607 [14MR]

——— require State and local law enforcement agencies to promptly report loss or theft of any firearm to the National Tracing Center (see H.R. 4786), H172 [12JA]

Bridges: repeal a specific criminal penalty on a person in the District of Columbia for obstructing a bridge between the District and Virginia (see H.R. 6153), H5285 [19JN]

Bureau of Prisons: reform use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing (see S. 2724), S2321 [19AP]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

Business and industry: increase damages available for victims of trade theft, extend statute of limitations, and expand scope of economic espionage laws to encompass a broader range of offenses occurring outside of the U.S. (see S. 3743), S7509 [12DE]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see S. Res. 733), S7926 [19DE] (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1652 [15MR]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

——— redirect foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras and target it to fight systemic corruption and address driving causes of illegal immigration into the U.S. (see H. Res. 1092), H9151 [27SE]

CFTC: study and report on prevention of virtual currency price manipulation (see H.R. 7224), H9767 [6DE]

Chicago, IL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 720), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 1171), H9767 [6DE]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

——— condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H4729 [24MY]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (see S. 3306), S5517 [31JY]

——— provide funding for development of a predictive analytics pilot program to help children and families who come to the attention of the child welfare system (see S. 3039), S3293 [7JN]

Civil liberties: require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU] (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see S. 3191), S4875 [10JY]

Colleges and universities: provide online contact information for sexual assault response and support services and investigation processes and cooperate with local law enforcement on investigative responsibilities (see H. Res. 1064), H8726 [13SE]

Commission on Securing Our Nation’s Children: establish (see H.R. 5380), H2040 [22MR]

Commission To Study and Establish a Fair and Humane System of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids (see S. Res. 379), S468 [23JA]

Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 396), S704 [7FE]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2401), S704 [7FE] (see S. 2872), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY] (see S. 3749), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

——— require public disclosure and reimbursement of payments for awards and settlements due to improper conduct (see S. 3453), S6189 [17SE]

Courts: authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age (see H.R. 6011), H4776 [5JN]

——— define term ‘‘serious felony’’ to allow prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties against violent, repeat offenders (see S. 3335), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6697), H7824 [4SE]

——— discourage use of payment of money as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases (see S. 3271), S5360 [25JY]

——— permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5043), H1211 [15FE]

——— prohibit courts from considering acquitted conduct at sentencing (see S. 4), S7275 [4DE]

——— provide penalty enhancements for committing certain offenses while in disguise (see H.R. 6054), H5020 [8JN]

——— require impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death (see S. 2389), S703 [7FE]

——— require States to release persons charged with a misdemeanor on non-monetary conditions only prior to court adjudication (see H.R. 4833), H552 [18JA]

——— specify and clarify mens rea requirements for certain Federal crimes (see S. 3118), S4344 [21JN]

——— strengthen protections for child trafficking victims testifying against human traffickers (see S. 3597), S6816 [11OC]

Credit: facilitate development of consumer credit services (see H.R. 6192), H5580 [22JN]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to provide small business credit protections by informing them of data breaches and prohibiting charging for credit reports following such breaches (see S. 3633), S7050 [15NO]

Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 391), S613 [5FE]

Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States: establish (see S. Res. 736), S7926 [19DE]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

DEA: commemorate anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees (see S. Res. 578), S5066 [18JY]

——— make publicly available online a report on the sale of controlled substances and controlled substance analogues over the Internet (see H.R. 5021), H1177 [14FE]

——— regulate selective androgen receptor modulators in the same manner as anabolic steroids (see S. 2742), S2391 [24AP]

——— restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (see S. 2493), S1338 [5MR] (see H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (see S. 2561), S1765 [15MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow States to assist law enforcement who provide a beneficiary’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program electronic benefit transfer card number with apprehension of criminals or suspects (see H.R. 5740), H3885 [9MY]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits (see S. 3025), S3293 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorize use of certain funds for combating opioid trafficking and abuse (see H.R. 5546), H3440 [18AP]

——— carry out a pilot program to improve treatment of Armed Forces members for post-traumatic stress disorder relative to military sexual trauma (see S. 2805), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5707), H3833 [8MY]

——— conduct a study on cyberexploitation of Armed Forces members and their families (see S. 3786), S7926 [19DE]

——— enter into memoranda of understanding with State and local prosecuting authorities concerning adjudication of criminal offenses committed by minors (see H.R. 5392), H2041 [22MR]

——— establish initiative on improving capacity of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent child sexual exploitation (see S. 3426), S6059 [6SE]

——— improve ability to address sexual offenses (see H.R. 5622), H3574 [25AP]

——— improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations (see S. 2890), S2793 [21MY]

——— submit report on victims in military criminal investigative organization reports (see H.R. 5940), H4692 [23MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 5332), H1698 [19MR]

——— combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 6464), H6648 [23JY]

——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see S. 2530), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5241), H1507 [9MR]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5932), H4692 [23MY]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6142 [12SE]

——— make grants to institutions of higher education for active assailant consulting and training programs (see H.R. 6803), H8724 [13SE]

——— prevent Federal funds from being used to establish discipline policies that intentionally discourage reporting of certain dangerous student behavior or interfere with law enforcement agencies (see S. 2618), S1947 [22MR]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

——— require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify the school’s president and a member of the Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (see S. 2431), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5157), H1372 [5MR]

——— require reporting of bullying to appropriate authorities and assist with equal protection claims against entities who fail to respond appropriately to bullying (see H.R. 6148), H5284 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see H.R. 6744), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (see H.R. 7292), H10209 [13DE]

——— establish Megan Rondini National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (see H.R. 7222), H9767 [6DE]

——— include an act of unregulated custody transfer or ‘‘rehoming’’ in the definition of child abuse and neglect (see S. 3173), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6115), H5200 [14JN]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 5140), H1340 [1MR]

——— plan, develop, and make recommendations to increase access to sexual assault examinations for survivors by holding hospitals accountable and supporting providers that serve them (see S. 3203), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6387), H6262 [16JY]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide for additional programs funded by grants to strengthen health care system response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 7212), H9763 [3DE]

——— provide the Dept. of Justice certain notifications of improper prescribing of controlled substances under the Medicare program (see H.R. 7369), H10510 [20DE]

——— reauthorize, improve, and make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (see S. 2437), S1164 [15FE]

——— require certain disproportionate share hospitals to be Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)-ready facilities, requiring a sexual assault forensic examiner be available at all times (see H.R. 6273), H5974 [28JN]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see S. 3337), S5582 [1AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles (see S. 2836), S2643 [14MY] (see H.R. 6401), H6463 [17JY]

——— carry out a pilot program to prevent and mitigate acts of terrorism using motor vehicles (see H.R. 6366), H6195 [13JY]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see S. 3706), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6400), H6463 [17JY]

——— develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]

——— develop educational materials relative to human trafficking in schools (see H.R. 5407), H2041 [22MR]

——— enhance school security efforts (see H.R. 6920), H9089 [26SE]

——— ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agents are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices supported by system interoperability (see H.R. 6742), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish a narcotic drug screening technology pilot program to combat illicit opioid importation (see S. 3047), S3601 [11JN]

——— establish a school security coordinating council (see H.R. 6919), H9089 [26SE]

——— establish an election security grant program (see S. 3116), S4344 [21JN]

——— establish Border Tunnel Task Forces (see H.R. 6740), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish joint task force to integrate border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering U.S. (see S. 2864), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5762), H3929 [10MY]

——— establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H7750 [10AU]

——— establish program to improve election system cybersecurity by facilitating and encouraging assessments by independent technical experts to identify and report vulnerabilities (see H.R. 6188), H5506 [21JN]

——— extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 7188), H9742 [29NO]

——— improve effectiveness of efforts to identify and address homeland security risks to surface transportation, secure against vehicle-based attacks, and assess new security technologies and measures (see H.R. 5131), H1333 [27FE]

——— improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (see H.R. 5766), H3929 [10MY]

——— improve suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism (see H.R. 5094), H1266 [26FE]

——— increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see S. 2314), S253 [17JA] (see H.R. 4940), H901 [6FE]

——— maintain situational awareness and operational control of high traffic areas along the borders through immigration enforcement and enhanced illicit drug importation technology (see S. 3478), S6223 [18SE]

——— prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (see H.R. 5869), H4209 [17MY]

——— prepare threat assessment on unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 6620), H7723 [26JY]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 2915), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5908), H4582 [22MY]

——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (see S. 3182), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5733), H3885 [9MY]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see S. 3405), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6992), H9405 [28SE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY] (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see S. Res. 611), S5759 [21AU] (see H. Res. 1048), H7781 [31AU]

——— take appropriate actions to ensure that an illegal alien sex offender is in removal proceedings or has been ordered removed, and is required to register as a sex offender (see H.R. 6595), H7722 [26JY]

——— terminate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

——— transmit documents on border security policies, procedures, and activities relative to Border Patrol interdiction of families between ports of entry (see H. Res. 1005), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of HUD: improve safety and security of families living in public and federally assisted housing in high-crime areas (see S. 2856), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5987), H4736 [29MY]

——— improve transitional housing services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (see H.R. 6701), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: acquire data, for each calendar year, about sexual offenses, including rape, that occur aboard any mode of transportation over which the Federal government exercises jurisdiction (see H.R. 5256), H1542 [13MR]

——— adjust formula allocation under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 6656), H7742 [3AU]

——— allow pursuit of Federal charges against individuals who hack voting systems used in Federal elections (see S. 3311), S5518 [31JY]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— assess usefulness of Bank Secrecy Act reporting (see H.R. 6851), H8738 [20SE]

——— authorize a grant for nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to support oversight and anti-abuse education at the U.S. Olympic Committee, its national governing body, and each Paralympic sports organization (see H.R. 5252), H1542 [13MR]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (see S. 2703), S2261 [18AP]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— authorize use of certain grant funds for voting restoration education (see H.R. 7359), H10510 [20DE]

——— authorize use of Innovations in Community Based Crime Reduction Program resources by local law enforcement and communities to address persistent or historical crime (see S. 2590), S1947 [22MR]

——— condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment (see H.R. 7370), H10510 [20DE]

——— curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]

——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (see H.R. 4767), H168 [11JA]

——— establish a section with responsibility for enforcement of laws against suspected operatives or agents of foreign governments and improve enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (see S. 2482), S1316 [1MR]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see H.R. 4963), H974 [7FE] (see H.R. 6845), H8737 [20SE]

——— increase minimum amount made available to territories under the Sexual Assault Services Program (see H.R. 6806), H8725 [13SE]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (see S. 3714), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 5075), H1220 [20FE]

——— make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs (see S. 2855), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5834), H4137 [16MY]

——— make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H9438 [19OC]

——— make grants to implement statutes and policies to issue firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 6629), H7724 [26JY]

——— make grants to regional gang task forces to prevent violence committed by and against youths (see H.R. 5960), H4728 [24MY]

——— make grants to States and units of local government to deploy and implement gunfire detection and location technology (see H.R. 7310), H10210 [13DE]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

——— make grants to States that have laws that expand protections to victims of sex offenses who are not in a familiar or dating relationship with the perpetrators of such offenses (see H.R. 5650), H3741 [27AP]

——— make grants to States to develop systems to retrieve firearms from armed prohibited persons (see H.R. 5620), H3574 [25AP]

——— penalize unlawful flight to avoid prosecution into or from Indian country (see H.R. 4864), H582 [19JA]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (see H.R. 5050), H1212 [15FE]

——— prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]

——— prohibit use of amounts from Asset Forfeiture Fund for DEA Domestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Program (see H.R. 4816), H477 [17JA]

——— protect State and local witnesses from intimidation, authorize grants to purchase drug exposure personal protective equipment for first responders, and address organized crime and gang violence (see S. 3490), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide additional grants for school security for purchasing and installing metal detectors and encouraging limitation of entry and exit points (see H.R. 5135), H1340 [1MR]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4854), H581 [19JA]

——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H7941 [7SE]

——— provide for continued performance of functions of U.S. Parole Commission (see H.R. 6896), H9088 [26SE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see S. 2795), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]

——— provide needed legal authorities to combat cybercrime, including state-sponsored cybercrime (see S. 3288), S5423 [26JY]

——— provide the Inspector General with the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by departmental attorneys (see S. 3003), S3034 [6JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (see H.R. 6029), H4979 [7JN]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see S. 2577), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5341), H1727 [20MR]

——— reauthorize grant program for education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities (see H.R. 5547), H3440 [18AP]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7051 [15NO] (see S. 3747), S7509 [12DE]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H3395 [17AP]

——— require registration of tableting or encapsulating machines to assist law enforcement in identifying counterfeit pill makers (see S. 3281), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6554), H7721 [26JY]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 5363), H1754 [21MR]

——— study effectiveness of retail theft rehabilitation programs and clarify that such programs are permissible under Federal law (see S. 3651), S7051 [15NO]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H1501 [8MR]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (see H.R. 6197), H5580 [22JN]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 796), H1753 [21MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 116), H2041 [22MR]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on instances of sexual assault in refugee camps (see H.R. 4950), H901 [6FE]

——— take certain actions to end corruption in the Northern Triangle region of Central America, including El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (see H.R. 5501), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow nonprofit organizations to share information on human trafficking or money laundering with financial institutions and regulatory authorities under a safe harbor that offers protection from liability (see H.R. 6729), H7920 [6SE]

——— amend authority of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relative to no-action letters (see H.R. 6861), H8738 [20SE]

——— amend duties of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to ensure cooperation with tribal law enforcement, protection against terrorism, and focus on virtual currencies (see H.R. 6411), H6463 [17JY]

——— direct IMF U.S. Executive Director to support capacity of IMF to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6872), H8883 [25SE]

——— issue identity protection personal identification numbers (see H.R. 5361), H1754 [21MR] (see H.R. 5437), H3063 [9AP]

——— modernize the research, development, information sharing, and acquisition process of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (see H.R. 6721), H7919 [6SE]

——— pay rewards to help identify and recover stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and proceeds of such corruption hidden behind complex financial structures in the U.S. and abroad (see H.R. 5101), H1332 [27FE]

——— require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (see H.R. 6332), H6110 [11JY]

——— streamline requirements for currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6892), H8884 [25SE]

——— take more prominent role in coordinating U.S. anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing policy and examinations (see H.R. 6858), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6850), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports and improve sharing of suspicious activity reports to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6068), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Transportation: protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

——— require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement national employer notification service (see S. 3603), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6518), H7686 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2386), S651 [6FE]

Depts. of Justice and Education: prohibit authorizing policies or agreements between schools and law enforcement encouraging non-reporting of criminal activity of students (see H.R. 5400), H2041 [22MR]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (see S. 3461), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6350), H6173 [12JY]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]

——— address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S2141 [16AP]

——— allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see S. 3032), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]

——— clarify that using drugs to cause a person to engage in a commercial sex act constitutes coercion and using drugs to provide or obtain the labor or services of a person constitutes forced labor (see S. 2429), S967 [14FE] (see H.R. 5027), H1178 [14FE]

——— combat heroin epidemic and assist forensic labs with addressing seized drug identification backlogs (see H.R. 6074), H5093 [12JN]

——— decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

——— ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]

——— establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes, clinical treatment facilities, and laboratories (see H.R. 6878), H8884 [25SE]

——— establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities (see S. 3254), S5108 [19JY] (see H.R. 6902), H9089 [26SE]

——— improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see H.R. 6047), H4980 [7JN]

——— increase penalties for fentanyl trafficking (see S. 2481), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6057), H5020 [8JN]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 4938), H901 [6FE]

——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see S. 2635), S2012 [9AP] (see H.R. 5459), H3095 [10AP]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

——— prohibit awarding credit toward service of sentences for satisfactory behavior for certain drug offenses (see S. 3477), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6844), H8737 [20SE]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (see H.R. 4779), H168 [11JA]

——— provide for a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to preventing and treating opioid addiction (see H.R. 5531), H3395 [17AP]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S253 [17JA]

——— stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]

——— urge action to increase equity within the legal cannabis marketplace (see H. Res. 943), H5200 [14JN]

——— withhold assistance from countries that do not monitor or prosecute production or distribution of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs or do not require registration of tableting and encapsulating machines (see S. 3463), S6223 [18SE]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1501 [8MR]

Elections: prohibit establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see S. 2939), S2877 [23MY]

——— prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see S. 3279), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6607), H7723 [26JY]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (see S. 2593), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 6663), H7750 [10AU]

——— require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2994), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]

Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (see H. Res. 928), H5021 [8JN]

——— require employees to make notifications each time the individual is recused from a particular matter relative to acts affecting a personal financial interest (see H.R. 5495), H3209 [12AP]

FAA: prohibit use of unauthorized unmanned aircrafts over wildfires (see S. 3132), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6235), H5748 [26JN]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6014), H4848 [6JN]

FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 6145), H5284 [19JN]

——— require records of National Instant Criminal Background Check System be retained for a certain period of time (see H.R. 5461), H3095 [10AP]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (see H. Res. 682), H82 [9JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 98), H169 [11JA]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see S. 3078), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6026), H4979 [7JN]

——— combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (see H.R. 5709), H3833 [8MY]

——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see S. 3149), S4512 [27JN] (see S. 3655), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 7392), H10586 [21DE]

——— increase penalty for fraudulent 9-1-1 calls that result in an emergency response from law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 6003), H4776 [5JN]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

——— reduce number of unlawful robocalls and unlawful spoofed calls received by consumers (see H.R. 7151), H9568 [16NO]

FDA: hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5782), H3935 [11MY]

——— increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

——— strengthen authorities to address counterfeit drugs, illegal and synthetic opioids, and opioid-like substances (see H.R. 5228), H1501 [8MR]

Federal agencies and departments: require studies on cyberexploitation of employees and their families (see S. 3788), S7926 [19DE]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H1333 [27FE]

Federal employees: provide a criminal penalty for certain high-ranking, Federal officers and employees using their public office for private gain (see H.R. 6788), H8170 [12SE]

——— provide a criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of certain individually identifiable information by employees or officers of a Federal department or agency (see S. 3722), S7356 [6DE]

——— reduce annuity for those convicted of a felony that resulted in, or would have resulted in, removal from the civil service (see H.R. 6388), H6263 [16JY]

——— remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (see H.R. 6589), H7722 [26JY]

Federal Rules of Evidence: prohibit cross-examination by the accused of minor victims of sexual assault (see S. 3736), S7385 [10DE]

Federal-State relations: punish unlawful obstruction of enforcement of laws of the U.S. by State officials (see H.R. 5884), H4242 [18MY]

FEMA: make grants to eligible local educational agencies to provide improved security measures on school grounds (see H.R. 5268), H1607 [14MR]

Financial institutions: amend laws relative to sharing of suspicious activity reports within a financial group (see H.R. 6853), H8738 [20SE]

——— apply Bank Secrecy Act to art or antiquities dealers to detect and prevent money laundering (see H.R. 5886), H4242 [18MY]

——— encourage use of technological innovations (see H.R. 6849), H8737 [20SE]

——— increase transparency relative to financial services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism, human rights abusers, and corrupt officials (see H.R. 6751), H7941 [7SE]

——— stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (see S. 2544), S1735 [14MR]

Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and gun trafficking (see S. 2502), S1378 [6MR]

——— address issue of gun violence in the U.S. and schools (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5975 [28JN]

——— allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 2607), S1947 [22MR]

——— authorize issuance of extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves (see S. 2521), S1578 [8MR]

——— call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation (see H. Res. 920), H4776 [5JN] (see H. Res. 1076), H8884 [25SE]

——— ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6075), H5093 [12JN]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see S. 3300), S5517 [31JY] (see H.R. 6643), H7734 [31JY]

——— establish registration of violent gun offenders, provide for sufficient notification of their whereabouts, and honor memory of gun crime victims (see H.R. 5657), H3741 [27AP]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System procedures for firearm transfers by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers and report on default firearm transfers (see H.R. 7027), H9414 [2OC]

——— improve public safety through sensible reforms to firearms regulations (see H.R. 5410), H3049 [26MR]

——— increase punishment for straw purchasing (see H.R. 5134), H1340 [1MR]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see S. 2627), S1948 [22MR] (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit illegal modification of firearms (see S. 2475), S1286 [28FE]

——— prohibit possession by, or disposition of a firearm to, a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty (see H.R. 6278), H5974 [28JN]

——— prohibit sale of firearms to individuals suspected of terrorism (see H.R. 7219), H9767 [6DE]

——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 5163), H1372 [5MR]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H7742 [3AU]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm to a person whose State license to purchase, own, or possess a firearm has been revoked, or a person who has been ordered by a State court to surrender all firearms (see H.R. 5652), H3741 [27AP]

——— promote State laws that hold gun owners liable for negligent gun storage that leads to child access (see H.R. 5941), H4692 [23MY]

——— provide States with limited authority to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm (see H.R. 4896), H731 [30JA]

——— require an electronic, searchable database of the importation, production, shipment, receipt, sale or other disposition of firearms (see S. 2974), S2924 [24MY]

——— require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 7274), H10169 [12DE]

——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 6624), H7724 [26JY]

Fish and fishing: address threat to national security from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and associated illegal activity and prevent illegal trade of seafood and seafood products (see S. 3400), S5991 [28AU]

——— enhance efforts to combat human trafficking in connection with catching and processing of imported seafood products (see S. 3641), S7050 [15NO]

——— establish measures to combat invasive lionfish (see H.R. 6255), H5815 [27JN]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 7338), H10336 [19DE]

Foreign policy: establish position of Senior Anticorruption Officer at Dept. of State, AID, and Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 5919), H4583 [22MY]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see S. 3368), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (see S. 3336), S5582 [1AU]

Foreign trade: impose sanctions relative to state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see S. 3378), S5931 [23AU]

Freedom of the press: reaffirm importance, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. Res. 691), S7051 [15NO]

FTC: eliminate common carrier exemption for telecommunications companies in order to allow investigation of companies that enable illegal robocalling (see S. 3668), S7190 [28NO]

——— extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5930), H4692 [23MY]

——— prohibit circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products (see S. 3639), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7160), H9568 [16NO]

——— prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products (see S. 2842), S2678 [15MY]

Gambling: acknowledge rights of States relative to sports wagering and maintain a distinct Federal interest in the integrity and character of professional and amateur sporting contests (see S. 3793), S7926 [19DE]

GAO: conduct certain studies relative to financial transparency, financial institution beneficial ownership information, and illicit financial transaction prevention analysis (see H.R. 6865), H8742 [24SE]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (see S. 3179), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6069), H5093 [12JN]

Guatemala: combat corruption and money laundering through sanctions against those who have undermined the rule of law (see H.R. 7314), H10210 [13DE]

Gun-Free School Zones Act: repeal (see S. 2486), S1316 [1MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: call for participating countries to work to resolve international parental child abduction cases (see H. Res. 729), H974 [7FE]

Hazardous substances: make certain corrections relative to laws governing possession by a restricted person of biological agents or toxins (see S. 2), S7256 [3DE] (see H.R. 7326), H10269 [17DE]

Health: clarify that certain reimbursements for organ donation are not considered valuable consideration and, therefore, receipt of such reimbursements is not a criminal act (see H.R. 6448), H6587 [19JY]

——— combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6413), H6463 [17JY]

Health care facilities: develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see S. 2828), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6092), H5152 [13JN]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): determine designation as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker or a transnational criminal organization (see H.R. 5035), H1211 [15FE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

Human rights: denounce those who support or engage in sexual violence and strengthen efforts to prevent use of sexual violence as a weapon of war (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

——— prohibit traveling interstate or causing another to travel interstate for purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 7381), H10510 [20DE]

——— require a study and report on housing and service needs of victims of trafficking and individuals at risk for trafficking (see S. 2305), S168 [11JA]

——— research relationship between human trafficking and skewed sex ratios in areas in which there is evidence of gender-based violence or neglect and end gendercide and related crimes (see H.R. 7008), H9406 [28SE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6181), H5505 [21JN]

——— amend laws relative to aliens associated with a criminal gang (see S. 2380), S651 [6FE]

——— change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6040 [10JY]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5284 [19JN]

——— close loopholes in immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter the U.S. unlawfully (see H.R. 7068), H9435 [16OC]

——— codify Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6182), H5505 [21JN]

——— eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H1212 [15FE]

——— ensure State and local cooperation with Federal law enforcement against illegal alien criminals and ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 4805), H403 [16JA]

——— establish immigration consumer fraud information hotlines and websites and provide for outreach campaigns on such fraud (see H.R. 6363), H6173 [12JY]

——— fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines (see S. 3713), S7319 [5DE]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see S. 2464), S1243 [27FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6195), H5580 [22JN]

——— maintain custody of adults charged with illegal entry with their children while charges are pending and authorize construction of facilities to hold families during legal proceedings (see H.R. 6173), H5505 [21JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H3395 [17AP]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]

——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H737 [2FE]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— provide that certain naturalized individuals who are affiliated with a criminal gang are subject to revocation of citizenship (see H.R. 4996), H1074 [8FE] (see H.R. 5065), H1212 [15FE]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

——— render overstaying a visa a criminal offense (see H.R. 4974), H974 [7FE]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H5987 [3JY]

——— require asylum seekers to be screened at U.S. embassies or consulates outside the U.S., create bench warrants for immigrants failing to appear for immigration court, and provide alternatives to detention (see S. 3372), S5931 [23AU]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6304), H5986 [3JY] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

——— strengthen border security by authorizing construction of a wall, improving technology, securing ports of entry, hiring more agents, using National Guard support, and penalizing illegal immigration (see H.R. 6415), H6557 [18JY]

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6041 [10JY]

Intelligence services: prohibit any Federal agency from accessing information on a U.S. citizen without a warrant (see H.R. 6353), H6173 [12JY]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (see S. Res. 431), S1630 [12MR]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1578 [8MR]

Internet: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (see H. Res. 748), H1265 [26FE]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (see S. 3170), S4734 [28JN]

——— protect victims by providing for the expeditious removal of nonconsensual sexually intimate imagery and encourage responsible practices by online service providers (see H.R. 6917), H9089 [26SE]

Iran: impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see S. 2365), S581 [30JA] (see S. 3243), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 4744), H82 [9JA]

IRS: establish a nationwide program to provide personal identification numbers to taxpayers to help prevent tax-related identity theft (see S. 3186), S4843 [9JY]

——— provide for a single point of contact for taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft (see H.R. 5439), H3063 [9AP]

——— report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (see H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]

——— require tax refunds affiliated with electronically filed returns be made by electronic funds transfer, report on improper payments, and enhance protections against identity theft refund fraud (see H.R. 5368), H1754 [21MR]

Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza (see H.J. Res. 135), H4776 [5JN]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6964), H9404 [28SE]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Las Vegas, NV: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 643), S6277 [24SE]

Law enforcement: allow use of counter drone technology to detect, monitor, and engage with unauthorized drones that pose a reasonable threat to the safety and security of certain facilities and assets (see H.R. 5366), H1754 [21MR]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (see H.R. 6691), H7781 [31AU] (see H.R. 7113), H9462 [2NO]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), consideration (see H. Res. 1051), H7870 [5SE]

——— condemn Stand Your Ground laws, urge rejection and repeal of, and find alternatives for, such legislation, penalize racial profiling, and study ways to elevate the social status of Black males (see H. Res. 978), H5976 [28JN]

——— develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (see S. 2715), S2321 [19AP] (see H.R. 4768), H168 [11JA]

——— encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies by providing resources for accreditation, best practices, and training and collecting data on police-community encounters (see S. 3195), S4916 [11JY]

——— expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (see H.R. 6847), H8737 [20SE]

——— improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see S. 2383), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4943), H901 [6FE]

——— improve community policing and promote gun violence prevention in underserved communities and eliminate requirement of transferring a firearm if a background check has not been completed in 3 days (see H.R. 5164), H1372 [5MR]

——— limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 6617), H7723 [26JY]

——— penalize false communications to cause an emergency response (see H.R. 5204), H1476 [7MR]

——— provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5107 [19JY]

——— reduce identity fraud (see S. 2498), S1338 [5MR]

Law enforcement officers: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 7118), H9467 [6NO]

——— include railroad police officers in definition of qualified law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6914), H9089 [26SE]

——— make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see S. 2794), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5698), H3833 [8MY]

——— make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (H.R. 5698), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY]

——— make it a criminal offense for Federal law enforcement officers to engage in sexual acts with individuals in their custody and encourage States to adopt similar laws (see S. 3688), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 6568), H7721 [26JY]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (see H.R. 6105), H5199 [14JN]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender: prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see S. 3188), S4875 [10JY] (see H.R. 6358), H6173 [12JY]

Lobbyists: prohibit former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Members of Congress, and other executive branch officers from lobbying and prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts to former elected officials (see H.R. 5289), H1608 [14MR]

——— require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (see S. 2896), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 7104), H9459 [30OC]

Lynching: specify as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

Medicaid: provide consistent standard of health care to the incarcerated (see H.R. 6764), H8107 [10SE]

Medicare: establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (see H.R. 6690), H7776 [28AU]

——— exempt from certain criminal penalties the offering and use of certain pharmaceutical manufacturer copayment coupons to waive or reduce cost-sharing otherwise applied under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 6488), H7154 [24JY]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (see S. 3327), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 5676), H3749 [3MY]

Mental health: train individuals in effective and evidence-based de-escalation techniques to ensure individuals have skills to resolve conflicts, manage anger, and control implicit bias without use of force (see H.R. 7142), H9567 [16NO]

Mexico: recognize importance of bilateral relationship with the U.S. in areas of trade, security, law enforcement, energy, economy, and culture and encourage strengthening of NAFTA (see S. Res. 371), S138 [10JA]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 3652), S7051 [15NO]

Minorities: support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S5692 [16AU]

National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1045), H7776 [28AU]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (see S. Res. 401), S875 [12FE]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Forensic Science Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 656), S6356 [27SE]

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY] (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY] (see H. Res. 920), H4776 [5JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY] (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Night Out: observance (see H. Res. 1040), H7734 [31JY]

National Runaway Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 711), S7242 [29NO]

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 506), S2623 [10MY] (see H. Res. 765), H1441 [6MR]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 499), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 390), S581 [30JA]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 758), H1334 [27FE]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 977), H5976 [28JN]

National Women’s Health Week: recognize importance of goal to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV (see S. Res. 507), S2679 [15MY]

National Youth Justice Action Month: designate (see H. Res. 1131), H9443 [23OC]

Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (see H.R. 7075), H9438 [19OC]

——— extend jurisdiction of tribal courts to cover crimes involving sexual violence (see S. 3216), S4965 [16JY]

——— increase intergovernmental coordination to identify and combat human trafficking within Indian lands and of Indians (see S. 3280), S5423 [26JY]

——— protect Native children and promote public safety in Indian country (see H.R. 6728), H7920 [6SE]

News media: provide Federal penalties for assault against journalists (see S. 2967), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 4935), H783 [5FE]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 981), H5987 [3JY]

——— condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support investigation into killing of protestors, call for negotiations to end political crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see S. Res. 556), S4369 [25JN]

——— report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6683), H7776 [28AU]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see S. Res. 716), S7357 [6DE] (see H. Res. 1170), H9767 [6DE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Denis Mukwege for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

——— recognition of Nadia Murad for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

North Dakota: repeal legislation to confer jurisdiction over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Devils Lake Indian Reservation to the State (see S. 2788), S2485 [26AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see S. 2621), S1948 [22MR]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see S. 2919), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5902), H4284 [21MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8169 [12SE]

——— submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. 3658), S7132 [27NO]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (see S. 2349), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4893), H677 [29JA]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H3929 [10MY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Palestinians: impose sanctions against officials who provide payments to individuals imprisoned for, or to families of those who died, committing acts of terrorism against Israeli or U.S. citizens (see S. 3801), S7989 [20DE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patents: provide that certain bad faith communications in connection with assertion of a patent are unfair or deceptive acts or practices (see H.R. 6370), H6195 [13JY]

Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (see S. 2286), S138 [10JA]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Political ethics: improve anti-corruption and public integrity laws by strengthening lobbying laws, disclosing conflicts of interest, improving judicial integrity, and requiring more financial disclosure by elected officials (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]

——— strengthen ethical standards in the Federal Government to prevent Government corruption and ensure transparency and accountability (see H.R. 7167), H9573 [20NO]

Postal Service: authorize inspection of certain suspicious packages for illicit materials without a warrant (see S. 2741), S2391 [24AP]

Presidential Medal of Freedom: affirm the power of the President to revoke medal from William H. Cosby, Jr., and provide for criminal penalties for anyone who wears or publicly displays a medal that has been revoked (see H.R. 6810), H8725 [13SE]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (see H.R. 6834), H8731 [17SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (see H. Res. 922), H4849 [6JN]

——— disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7724 [26JY]

——— prohibit corrupt foreign influence over the President, the Vice President, and their immediate family members (see H.R. 6466), H6648 [23JY]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council To End Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 7271), H10169 [12DE]

Railroads: prosecute as a Federal crime the assault or intimidation of a passenger train crew member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted (see S. 2861), S2724 [16MY]

Religion: protect rights of free speech and free exercise, reject labeling of groups as hate groups based on religion or political views, and prevent discrimination and crime based on such labeling (see H. Res. 903), H4209 [17MY]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (see H. Res. 1028), H7687 [25JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2571), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5339), H1727 [20MR]

Russia: accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, view such interference as an attack on national security, hold those responsible accountable, and protect administration of elections (see S. Res. 594), S5424 [26JY]

——— combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H4849 [6JN]

——— condemn Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s attempt to undermine rule of law and attack U.S. officials, demand access to indicted Russian officials, and refuse to make U.S. officials available for questioning (see H. Res. 1023), H7155 [24JY]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 6279), H5974 [28JN]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Saudi Arabia: condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners (see S. Res. 714), S7319 [5DE]

——— require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see S. 3785), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7350), H10336 [19DE]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

SEC: establish Senior Investor Taskforce (see S. 3323), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6323), H6041 [10JY]

——— provide for exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions (see H.R. 5037), H1211 [15FE]

Second Chance Month: designate (see S. Res. 440), S1845 [20MR] (see H. Res. 789), H1698 [19MR]

Senior citizens: issue Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp (see S. 3594), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7061), H9430 [12OC]

Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Council: establish (see S. 3522), S6356 [27SE]

Sexual assault: call for States to pass sexual assault kit reform legislation (see H. Res. 909), H4583 [22MY]

Sexual harassment: establish a national commission to combat workplace sexual harassment (see H.R. 7345), H10336 [19DE]

Social Security: expand permissive exclusion from Federal health programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities and provide penalties for illegal distribution of beneficiary identity information (see H.R. 5757), H3929 [10MY]

Sports: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions (see H.R. 6067), H5093 [12JN]

——— establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions and require sharing of information with U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (see S. 3790), S7926 [19DE]

SSA: implement certain recordkeeping recommendations to reduce fraud resulting from misuse of Social Security numbers of deceased individuals (see H.R. 6006), H4776 [5JN]

——— provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (see H.R. 5192), H1475 [7MR]

——— provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (H.R. 5192), consideration (see H. Res. 830), H3342 [16AP]

——— provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (see H.R. 6084), H5151 [13JN]

——— provide payment for fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining replacement Social Security card for certain victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 7371), H10510 [20DE]

——— reinstate final rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007’’ (see H.R. 5225), H1501 [8MR]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of families of slain or injured victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL (see S. 2632), S2012 [9AP] (see H.R. 5382), H2040 [22MR]

——— deny deduction for severance payments made in connection with sexual misconduct (see H.R. 4748), H82 [9JA]

——— make civil damages, restitution, and any other monetary award given to human trafficking survivors exempt from Federal income taxes (see S. 3504), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6899), H9088 [26SE]

——— modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2988), S2991 [5JN]

——— repeal tax increase on victims of sexual harassment (see S. 2820), S2623 [10MY]

Technology: prohibit certain fraudulent audiovisual records (see S. 3805), S8017 [21DE]

Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (see H.R. 4918), H737 [2FE]

——— clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see S. 2946), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5954), H4728 [24MY]

Texas A&M University: tribute to 12th Woman program to eliminate sexual assault on college campuses (see H. Res. 1064), H8726 [13SE]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 730), S7586 [13DE]

Transportation Security Administration: require airports to submit security plans that include training programs for active threats, crowd management, mass evacuations, and restarting operations (see H.R. 4737), H18 [8JA]

Trusts: promote investigation of fraudulent claims against certain trusts and provide penalties against fraudulent claims against certain trusts (see S. 2564), S1765 [15MR]

U.S. Code: eliminate sections that over-criminalize activities that should not be crimes (see H.R. 7093), H9448 [26OC]

——— update statutory references to certain provisions relative to crime control and law enforcement (see H.R. 5335), H1698 [19MR]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S3760 [12JN] (see H.R. 5788), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: establish penalties for causing environmental damage while cultivating marijuana or other controlled substances on Federal lands or trespassing on private property (see H.R. 7018), H9414 [2OC]

Venckiene, Neringa: exclude from extradition treaty with Lithuania (see H.R. 6218), H5648 [25JN] (see H.R. 6257), H5816 [27JN]

Venezuela: provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 7245), H9820 [10DE]

Victims of Communism Month: observance (see S. Res. 587), S5130 [23JY]

Villamayor, Luis A. (Alex): commemorate life and call for justice and accountability for murder in Paraguay (see S. Res. 410), S1165 [15FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY] (see H.R. 6796, 6797), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 7390), H10586 [21DE]

Voting: secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Weapons: treat flamethrowers the same as machineguns for purposes of Federal criminal laws relative to firearms (see H.R. 4901), H731 [30JA]

Western Hemisphere: reaffirm importance of preserving free and fair elections and strengthening democratic institutions and reject efforts by Venezuela, Russia, and others to interfere with elections (see H. Res. 843), H3506 [24AP]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 549), S3952 [14JN]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 501), S2517 [7MY] (see H. Res. 875), H3782 [7MY]

World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S1316 [1MR]

Cloture motions

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]

Internet: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1780 [19MR]

Cost Estimates

Border Tunnel Task Force Act (H.R. 6740): CBO, E1340 [28SE]

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act (H.R. 4569): CBO, E591 [7MY]

Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act (H.R. 5762): CBO, E962 [3JY]

Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act (H.R. 4564): CBO, E97 [25JA]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act (H.R. 6620): CBO, E1340 [28SE]

Secure Border Communications Act (H.R. 6742): CBO, E1345 [28SE]

Securing Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Firearms Act (H.R. 4433): CBO, E108 [29JA]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act (H.R. 5766): CBO, E964 [3JY]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act (H.R. 4627): CBO, E962 [3JY]

Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act (H.R. 5131): CBO, E354 [21MR]

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act (H.R. 4227): CBO, E352 [21MR]

Court decisions

Ms. L. et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’) et al., preliminary injunction blocking family separation and ordering the Federal Government to implement family reunification procedures, S4462 [27JN]

Declarations

Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh made prior to his Supreme Court nomination: Adela Gildo-Mazzon, S6678 [5OC]

——— Keith Koegler, S6642, S6678 [5OC]

——— Rebecca White, S6679 [5OC]

——— Russell Ford, S6678 [5OC]

Essays

State of the Union: Burlington, VT, School District Senior, S650 [6FE]

——— Paige Greenia, S607 [5FE]

Excerpts

Court statements made by sexual abuse as children victims in the trial of Larry Nassar, H641–H643 [29JA]

Text messages between Christine Blasey Ford and Washington (DC) Post tip line relative to allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh, S6678 [5OC]

Letters

Account of alleged sexual assault by Brett M. Kavanaugh: Christine Blasey Ford, S6678 [5OC]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]

——— Faiz Shakir, ACLU, S1867 [21MR]

——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]

——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]

——— Stephen E. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S1869 [21MR], H1297 [27FE]

——— World Without Exploitation (organization), H1298 [27FE]

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Faiz Shakir and Kanya Bennett, ACLU, H3793 [8MY]

——— several civil rights and civil liberties organizations, H3862 [9MY]

——— several organizations, H3860 [9MY]

——— William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., H3860 [9MY]

Community Safety and Security Act: Faiz Shakir and Jesselyn McCurdy, ACLU, H7933 [7SE]

——— Tyrone Hanley, National Center for Lesbian Rights, H7934 [7SE]

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803, H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program establishment: several civil liberties and immigration law organizations, H7788 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization: Marcy Mistrett, Campaign for Youth Justice (organization), E1341 [28SE]

Election Assistance Commission election security grant program funding: several State attorneys general, S5246 [24JY]

Empowering Financial Institutions To Fight Human Trafficking Act: several civil liberties and privacy organizations, H9054 [26SE]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8119 [12SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8120 [12SE]

First Step Act: Ellen Donnarumma, International Community Corrections Association and Christian Kervick, National Criminal Justice Association, H10401 [20DE]

——— Faiz Shakir, Jesselyn McCurdy, Vanita Gupta, and Sakira Cook, ACLU, H10398–H10400 [20DE]

——— James C. Duff, Judicial Conference of the U.S., H10400 [20DE]

——— Jonathan Blodgett, National District Attorneys Association, S7917 [19DE]

——— Paul M. Cell, International Association of Chiefs of Police, S7916 [19DE]

——— Ronal Serpas, Law Enforcement Leaders To Reduce Crime and Incarceration (organization), S7916 [19DE]

——— Vera Bumpers, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, S7916 [19DE]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Marc Mauer, Sentencing Project (organization), H4317 [22MY]

——— several organizations, H4316 [22MY]

Gun control: Amherst, MA, Amherst Regional Middle School students, H1282 [27FE]

House adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies and provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards: Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act: Christopher Detzler, National Council of Social Security Management Associations, H7114 [24JY]

——— Dan Weber, Association of Mature American Citizens, H7114 [24JY]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H7114 [24JY]

Inspector General Access Act: Michael E. Horowitz, Dept. of Justice, H9718 [29NO]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— several Representatives, H3468 [24AP]

Maritime Border Security Review Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7797 [4SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7797 [4SE]

National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, H1398 [6MR]

Nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice: Emily Malloy, S6374 [28SE]

——— Lindsey Jones, S6373 [28SE]

——— sexual assault survivor, S6374 [28SE]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: several Representatives, H5099 [13JN]

Peace Corps Reform Act: Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H6023 [10JY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6022 [10JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6023 [10JY]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5588 [25JN]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5588 [25JN]

Protect and Serve Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, H4012 [16MY]

——— Ed Mullins, Sergeants Benevolent Association, H4012 [16MY]

——— Jonathan F. Thompson, National Sheriffs’ Association, H4013 [16MY]

——— several organizations, H4013 [16MY]

——— William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., H4012 [16MY]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association and Chris Jahn, Fertilizer Institute, S7224 [29NO]

——— John Boling, Institute of Makers of Explosives, S7225 [29NO]

——— several organizations, S7224 [29NO]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8751 [25SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8750 [25SE]

Protecting Young Victims From Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act: Christine James-Brown Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), H639 [29JA]

——— Howard M. Rubin, H639 [29JA]

——— Karma Cottman, DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, H639 [29JA]

——— Marci A. Hamilton, CHILD USA (organization), H640 [29JA]

——— Rebecca W. O’Connor, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), H638 [29JA]

——— Teresa Huizar, National Children’s Alliance, H639 [29JA]

——— U.S. Olympians & Paralympians Association, H638 [29JA]

Reporting of sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by recognized amateur sports organizations: Scott Blackmun, U.S. Olympic Committee, H640 [29JA]

Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act: Kitty Block, Humane Society of the U.S., Sara Amundson, Human Society Legislative Fund (organization), and Teresa M. Telecky, Humane Society International, H8156 [12SE]

——— Wildlife Conservation Society, H8156 [12SE]

Secure Border Communications Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8752 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8753 [25SE]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Senior$afe Act: Jaye L. Martin, Legal Services for the Elderly (organization), S1712 [14MR]

——— Mike Rothman, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1712 [14MR]

Sexual assault recollections: Maryland residents, S6685 [5OC]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act: Don Erickson, Security Industry Association, H5270 [19JN]

Social Security Child Protection Act: Dan Weber, Association of Mature American Citizens, H3377 [17AP]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3377 [17AP]

Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act: Jonathan F. Thompson, National Sheriffs’ Association, S6819 [11OC]

——— Mai Fernandez, National Center for Victims of Crime, S6819 [11OC]

——— Robert B. Blancato, Elder Justice Coalition, S6819 [11OC]

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations: Roberta Kaplan, Kaplan Henker & Fink LLP, S6670, S6671 [5OC]

——— William Pittard, Kaiser Dillon PLLC, S6670 [5OC]

Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5167 [14JN]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5167 [14JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5167 [14JN]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7813 [4SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7813 [4SE]

Lists

Houston, TX, law enforcement officers memorialized on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, E654 [15MY]

Human trafficking and victims’ rights groups, E34 [11JA]

Las Vegas, NV, Route 91 Harvest Festival concert shooting victims, S6409 [1OC]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL, shooting victims, S1296 [1MR], H1656 [19MR]

Moments of silence observed on the House floor related to gun violence, H4289 [22MY]

Organizations and individuals supporting H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1295 [27FE]

Organizations supporting S. 756, First Step Act, S7756 [18DE], S7839 [19DE]

Victims of gun violence, S1697 [14MR], H5101 [13JN], E1082 [26JY], E1131, E1135 [7AU], E1167 [21AU], E1172 [24AU], E1333 [28SE], E1378 [5OC], E1465, E1466 [26OC], E1502 [9NO], E1573 [29NO], E1674 [13DE]

Memorandums

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Congressional Research Service, S1856 [21MR]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

National Emergency Relative to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process: President Trump, S250 [17JA], H430 [17JA]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Trump, S2592 [9MY], H3850 [9MY]

National Emergency Relative to Transnational Criminal Organizations: President Trump, S5129 [23JY], H6592 [23JY]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H4794 [6JN]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919 [22MR], H1769 [22MR]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S153, S154 [11JA], S270 [18JA], H158 [11JA]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), S7628 [17DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S7628 [17DE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Internet: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1731 [14MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1871 [21MR]

Sports: require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), S591 [30JA]

Poems

‘‘Nation’s Tears,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E718 [23MY]

‘‘Pure,’’ Geneva Cunningham, H1510 [13MR]

Poster

You Are Not Alone, H6584 [19JY]

Press releases

AAJC Opposes H.R. 6691: Asian Americans Advancing Justice (organization), H7934 [7SE]

Center for American Progress Applauds the Senate for Passing the First Step Act: Julie Cusick, Center for American Progress, H10401 [20DE]

Fraternal Order of Police Partners With President Trump on Criminal Justice Reform: National Fraternal Order of Police, S7916 [19DE]

Proposals

Consideration of H.R. 4240, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act and H.R. 3464, Background Check Completion Act, H1247 [26FE], H1286 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H161 [11JA], H176 [16JA], H420, H421, H462–H469 [17JA], H482, H488, H492, H493, H505 [18JA], H560–H569, H574, H575 [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H494–H503 [18JA], H569 [19JA]

——— prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (H.R. 490), H467 [17JA], H577–H581 [19JA], H775–H780 [5FE], H1434–H1437 [6MR], H1539 [13MR], H1725 [20MR], H3733–H3738 [27AP], H3826–H3832 [8MY], H9682 [28NO]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (H.R. 1192), H577 [19JA]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H575 [19JA]

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, E1098 [26JY]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: impact, H6636 [23JY], H7165 [25JY]

Animals: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (H.R. 1494), H4287 [22MY]

——— protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (H.R. 909), H4287 [22MY]

Antioch, TN: condemn shooting at Waffle House restaurant and express condolences to friends and family of victims, H3495 [24AP]

Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H1276 [27FE], H7708 [26JY]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 1229), H8180 [13SE]

——— sunset authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4598 [23MY]

Assyrian Martyr’s Day: observance, E1127 [7AU]

Aurora, CO: installation of 7/20 Memorial in memory of victims of movie theater shootings, H7709 [26JY], E1039 [19JY]

Austin, TX: condemn bombings, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1530 [13MR]

——— tribute to Refuge Ranch sex trafficking victims’ shelter, E862 [19JN]

Benton, KY: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims, and offer condolences to their families, H655 [29JA]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, H8174 [13SE]

Bridges: repeal a specific criminal penalty on a person in the District of Columbia for obstructing a bridge between the District and Virginia (H.R. 6153), E860 [19JN]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (H.R. 3613), E222 [26FE]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (H.R. 613), H3940–H3942 [15MY], E699 [21MY]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

California: lack of cooperation with Federal law enforcement and immigration authorities, H1731 [21MR], H3309 [13AP], H4235 [18MY]

——— tribute to organizations that provide refuge and support for domestic violence victims, H1130 [14FE]

Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (H.R. 115), E16 [9JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 115), H3381 [17AP]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7106 [24JY]

Chatham County, GA: tribute to Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team, H3729 [27AP]

Chicago, IL: call for investigation of Wentworth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, H5204 [15JN]

Childproof America (organization): tribute to efforts to promote public awareness of human trafficking, E656 [15MY]

Children and youth: criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), H3078–H3080 [10AP]

——— expand scope of certain definitions pertaining to unlawful sexual conduct relative to transportation of or abuse of minors, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (H. Con. Res. 72), H4234 [18MY], H8844–H8847 [25SE]

——— prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (H.R. 4655), H5119–H5121 [13JN]

——— provide alternative sentencing guidelines for minors convicted in sexting cases, H8842–H8844 [25SE]

Children’s Safe Harbor (organization): anniversary, E1267 [20SE]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to organizations for efforts to increase school safety by addressing impact of social media and bullying on students, H7167 [25JY]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), H10527–H10531 [21DE]

Coalition Against Insurance Fraud: anniversary, E1584 [30NO]

Colleges and universities: require disclosure of hazing incidents (H.R. 2926), H8159 [12SE]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: enroll congressional employees in program to train employees in workplace rights and responsibilities including protections against sexual harassment and discrimination (H. Res. 630), H803 [6FE]

——— funding, H8244 [13SE]

——— prohibit use of public funds for payment of a settlement or award in connection with a sexual harassment claim or other workplace disputes and release information on previous settlements (H.R. 4481), H809 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H797–H813 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), H10192–H10200 [13DE]

——— require Members to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid for sexual harassment and assault claims, H808 [6FE]

Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus: importance, E1587 [30NO]

Courts: allow judges greater discretion in sentencing decisions in Federal cases involving mandatory minimum sentences, H5004 [8JN]

——— discourage use of payment of money as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases (H.R. 1437), H3859, H3862 [9MY]

——— include State violent crimes as grounds for enhanced penalty when sex offenders fail to register or report certain required information and include prior military offenses for recidivist sentencing, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (H.R. 5043), E193 [15FE]

Crime Stoppers Global Solutions (organization): tribute, E1652 [12DE]

Dallas, TX: condemn shooting of Botham Jean by Dallas police officer, H9098 [27SE]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 860), H3710 [27AP]

DEA: report on the sale of lawful and unlawful controlled substance analogues over the Internet, H5218 [15JN]

Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces: study collateral misconduct and disciplinary actions brought against survivors of sexual assault funding, H5793, H5794 [27JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: disqualify certain convicted felons from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4191 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide flexibility to provide technical assistance by U.S. military women to military women in other countries combating violence as a weapon of war, terrorism, human trafficking, or narcotics trafficking, H5738, H5739 [26JN]

——— Sexual Assault Special Victims’s Counsel Program funding, H5803 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence, H6579–H6585 [19JY], E1039 [19JY], E1041 [23JY]

——— combat campus sexual violence (H.R. 1949), H3458 [24AP], H6267 [17JY], H6584 [19JY]

——— issue financial penalities to schools that fail to comply with Title IX protections, H6583 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: appropriate funds for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (H.R. 3495), H5110 [13JN]

——— establish Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (H.R. 7292), H10273 [19DE]

——— establish Megan Rondini National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (H.R. 7222), H10090 [11DE]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), H1234–H1236 [26FE]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), Senate amendment, H10424, H10425 [20DE]

——— Office of Refugee Resettlement funding for housing children separated from parents attempting to enter the U.S. illegally through reduction in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding, H6163 [12JY]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (H.R. 5890), H5125–H5127 [13JN], H5156, H5158 [14JN]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence, H1470, H1471 [7MR]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (H.R. 1478), H1621, H1622 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (H.R. 2913), H7161 [25JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: achieve security of firearms and other sensitive assets among departmental components (H.R. 4433), H50, H51 [9JA], E39 [12JA]

——— authorize expenditures to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks (H.R. 4627), H5269–H5271 [19JN]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), H7811–H7813 [4SE]

——— ensure partnerships with State, local, and tribal law enforcement officials to protect stadiums from unmanned aerial systems attacks adhere to Federal airspace safety regulations, E1510 [13NO]

——— ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agents are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices supported by system interoperability (H.R. 6742), H8752, H8753 [25SE]

——— establish Border Tunnel Task Forces (H.R. 6740), H8748–H8750 [25SE]

——— establish joint task force to integrate border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering U.S. (H.R. 5762), H5267–H5269 [19JN], E870 [20JN]

——— establish program to improve election system cybersecurity by facilitating and encouraging assessments by independent technical experts to identify and report vulnerabilities, H6276 [17JY]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), H1666, H1667 [19MR]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), Senate amendments, H10414, H10415 [20DE]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (H.R. 2142), E870 [20JN]

——— improve effectiveness of efforts to identify and address homeland security risks to surface transportation, secure against vehicle-based attacks, and assess new security technologies and measures (H.R. 5131), H1669–H1671 [19MR]

——— improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (H.R. 5766), H5629, H5630 [25JN], E922 [26JN]

——— improve suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism (H.R. 5094), H5623–H5625 [25JN]

——— issue guidance and develop training programs as part of the Blue Campaign on efforts to combat human trafficking (H.R. 4708), H161 [11JA]

——— prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (H.R. 5869), H7796–H7799 [4SE]

——— prepare threat assessment on unmanned aircraft systems (H.R. 6620), H8750–H8752 [25SE]

——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (H.R. 5733), H5630–H5632 [25JN]

——— reauthorize the Border Enforcement Security Task Force program (H.R. 2281), H7787 [4SE]

——— require a threat assessment on current foreign terrorist fighter activities (H.R. 4564), H47 [9JA], E44 [16JA], E97 [25JA]

——— require counterterrorism information sharing coordination (H.R. 4569), H48 [9JA], E46 [16JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H613 [22JA], H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, H6461 [17JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6486–H6493 [18JY], H6562, H6574–H6577 [19JY], H7148 [24JY], E1049 [23JY]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3332–H3338 [16AP]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 907), H5845 [28JN]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H1573–H1576 [14MR]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), Senate amendment, H4793–H4798 [6JN]

——— call for an investgation into the shooting death of Stephon A. Clark, E400 [5AP]

——— closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H5279–H5282 [19JN]

——— decision to file lawsuit against California for passage of laws that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law, H1480 [8MR]

——— decision to reopen investigation into murder of Emmett Till, H6193 [13JY]

——— enhance community-law enforcement relations through improved accreditation, development programs, due process, and data collection, combating misconduct, and providing medallions for fallen officers, H3943, H3945 [15MY], H4011 [16MY]

——— establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (H.R. 4767), E34 [11JA]

——— establish procedures for expedited review of the case of any person who unlawfully solicits personal information to commit identity theft, while purporting to be acting on behalf of the IRS (H.R. 2905), H3356–H3359 [17AP]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), H9369–H9373 [28SE]

——— increase minimum amount made available to territories under the Sexual Assault Services Program (H.R. 6806), E1257 [13SE]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), H3857–H3865 [9MY]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— indictment of Park Jin Hyok on criminal charges related to hacking, H8249 [13SE]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), H8817–H8820 [25SE]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), Senate amendment, H10393–H10395 [20DE]

——— investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H8256–H8258 [13SE]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), H1233, H1234 [26FE], E236 [27FE]

——— permit sentencing judges in child sex trafficking cases to order the Dept. of Justice to publicize the name and photograph of convicted defendants (H.R. 440), H8 [8JA], H1319 [27FE]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (H.R. 5050), E193 [15FE]

——— prohibit use of restraints on prisoners during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, H4313 [22MY]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), H6282–H6285 [17JY]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), H3945–H3947 [15MY]

——— provide for continued performance of functions of U.S. Parole Commission (H.R. 6896), H9392 [28SE]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention, E1681 [17DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4302–H4319 [22MY], H7929 [7SE]

——— provide the Inspector General with the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by departmental attorneys (H.R. 3154), H9717–H9720 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), H10396–H10401 [20DE]

——— reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (H.R. 6029), H5121–H5123 [13JN]

——— reauthorize Sex Offender Management Assistance Program and U.S. Marshals Service program providing Federal assistance for violations of sex offender registration requirements, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H1574 [14MR], H9390 [28SE], E1341 [28SE], E1356 [2OC], E1459 [26OC]

——— reduce Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding to local governments that fund certain percentage of operating budget from traffic violation fines and fees, E400 [5AP]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, H10346–H10366, H10398 [20DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), H9739 [29NO]

——— reform reporting requirements of federally funded pretrial release programs by reporting statistics on defendants appearing at bail hearings, released on monetary bail, and participated in pretrial release programs, H3862, H3863 [9MY]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H21 [9JA], H96 [10JA], H420, H421, H471–H475 [17JA]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (H.R. 4485), E236 [27FE]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), H10342, H10343 [20DE]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (H.R. 818), H1229 [26FE]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (H.R. 5363), E1631 [10DE]

Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (H.R. 5223), H5163 [14JN]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 6197), H8155–H8157 [12SE]

——— establish Office of Anti-Corruption Relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe (H.R. 2820), H4141, H4142 [17MY]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (H.R. 6193), H6055 [11JY]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 796), H1759–H1767 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), H2029 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H1769–H2027, H2032, H2037–H2039 [22MR], E371 [26MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), H10548–H10550 [21DE]

——— provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes (H.R. 3851), H760, H761 [5FE], E141 [6FE]

——— support U.S. international cyber diplomacy by establishing an Ambassador to lead cyber diplomacy efforts, rejecting Internet censorship, and including Internet freedoms in human rights reports (H.R. 3776), H435–H439 [17JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow nonprofit organizations to share information on human trafficking or money laundering with financial institutions and regulatory authorities under a safe harbor that offers protection from liability (H.R. 6729), H9052–H9056 [26SE]

——— amend duties of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to ensure cooperation with tribal law enforcement, protection against terrorism, and focus on virtual currencies (H.R. 6411), H8127, H8128 [12SE]

——— issue identity protection personal identification numbers (H.R. 5437), H3369 [17AP]

——— require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (H.R. 6332), H9056, H9063 [26SE]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure terrorists and criminal organizations are not able to register aircraft in the U.S., H3680 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (H.R. 3642), H1421 [6MR], H4248–H4250 [21MY]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), H5133–H5135, H5138 [13JN]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (H.R. 6350), H6121 [12JY]

Diamond, OR: pardon owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H5666 [26JN]

Discrimination: condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H489 [18JA], H9527 [15NO]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (H. Res. 257), H7200 [25JY]

District of Columbia: anniversary of violence against peaceful protesters outside Turkish Ambassador’s residence, H4234 [18MY]

——— condemn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in predominantly Latino neighborhoods resulting in detention of residents without an arrest warrant or probable cause, H7681 [25JY]

——— restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 162), H1381 [6MR]

Drugs: address fentanyl abuse epidemic, E1222 [7SE]

——— address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, H5667 [26JN], H10326, H10327 [19DE]

——— address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H3432–H3436 [18AP], H3565–H3567 [25AP], H5026, H5028 [12JN], H5099, H5102, H5103, H5105, H5112, H5113, H5140 [13JN], H5156, H5157, H5158, H5159, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5186 [14JN], H5221 [15JN], H5230 [19JN], H5663, H5664 [26JN], H5755 [27JN], H7692 [26JY]

——— address trafficking of illicit fentanyl and urge Mexico and China to assist in stopping such trafficking, H543, H544 [18JA]

——— establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities, H9244, H9249 [28SE]

——— improve ability to address synthetic opioid epidemic (H.R. 1781), H544 [18JA]

——— increase State funding for response to opioid misuse crisis and research on addiction and pain relative to substance misuse crisis (H.R. 4501), H5299 [20JN]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, H607 [21JA], H2031 [22MR]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (H.R. 4938), H792, H793 [6FE]

——— prevent entrance of illicit drugs in the U.S. by international airmail, H3435 [18AP]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (H.R. 4779), H421 [17JA]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, H5512, H5514 [22JN]

——— provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws, H21 [9JA], H471–H475 [17JA]

——— reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, H474 [17JA]

——— tighten border security to prevent illicit drug flow into U.S. from Mexico, H3435 [18AP]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (H.R. 5218), E280 [8MR]

Eau Claire, WI: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 3055 members killed or injured while volunteering in a highway cleanup project, E1542 [20NO]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, H6276, H6277, H6381, H6382 [17JY], H6477, H6480–H6483, H6485 [18JY], H6569–H6571, H6572, H6573 [19JY]

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (H. Res. 928), H6028 [10JY]

Falls Township, PA: tribute to Falls Township Police Dept., Youth Police Academy, H5754 [27JN]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6014), H4983 [8JN], H7865–H7868 [5SE], H9359 [28SE], E1356 [2OC]

FBI: commend apprehension of criminals and condemn efforts of certain public officials to undermine public faith and trust, H1170 [14FE]

——— seizure of information from President Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, H3089–H3091 [10AP], H3099, H3139 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], H3969 [15MY]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H78 [9JA], H101 [10JA], H136, H137–H160 [11JA], E73, E80 [19JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (H. Res. 682), H103–H112 [10JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res. 98), H162 [11JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), motion to recommit, H158 [11JA]

FCC: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (H.R. 5709), H6597, H6598 [23JY]

FDA: hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (S. 2691), H3588 [26AP]

——— strengthen authorities to address counterfeit drugs, illegal and synthetic opioids, and opioid-like substances (H.R. 5228), H5049–H5052 [12JN], H5118 [13JN], E972 [6JY]

Federal employees: provide a criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of certain individually identifiable information by employees or officers of a Federal department or agency (H.R. 4294), H5587–H5589 [25JN]

Financial institutions: encourage use of technological innovations (H.R. 6849), H9736 [29NO]

——— increase transparency relative to financial services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism, human rights abusers, and corrupt officials (H.R. 6751), H9065–H9067 [26SE]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (H.R. 2598), H1200 [15FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621, H1622 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], H3354 [17AP]

——— authorize funding to increase access to mental health care to reduce gun violence (H.R. 1982), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation, H5365 [21JN], H5966 [28JN]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, H4720 [24MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), H1256 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], H3354 [17AP], E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— gun control, H1183, H1200, H1202, H1203 [15FE], H1232, H1248, H1262–H1264 [26FE], H1271, H1273, H1274, H1276, H1279, H1281–H1287, H1320, H1321 [27FE], H1355, H1356 [5MR], H1380 [6MR], H1449, H1450, H1451, H1456, H1469–H1472 [7MR], H1496–H1498 [8MR], H1511, H1531 [13MR], H1547, H1548, H1549, H1550, H1551, H1552, H1553, H1554 [14MR], H1614, H1617, H1621, H1622, H1648 [15MR], H1656, H1657 [19MR], H1706, H1707 [20MR], H1734, H1735 [21MR], H3103 [11AP], H3354 [17AP], H3839 [9MY], H4270, H4275–H4280 [21MY], H4288, H4289, H4291, H4292 [22MY], H4588 [23MY], H5080–H5083 [12JN], H5100 [13JN], H6555 [18JY], H7163, H7674 [25JY], H10037 [11DE], H10114 [12DE], E237 [27FE], E252, E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E624 [10MY], E650 [15MY], E661 [16MY], E670 [17MY], E686 [18MY], E697 [21MY], E704, E706 [22MY], E715 [23MY], E726 [24MY], E751 [29MY], E921 [26JN], E942 [28JN], E1082 [26JY], E1131, E1135 [7AU], E1167 [21AU], E1172 [24AU], E1333 [28SE], E1378 [5OC], E1465 [26OC], E1499 [6NO], E1501, E1502 [9NO], E1572 [29NO], E1674 [13DE]

——— impact of requiring a universal criminal and mental health background check for every firearm sale on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, H1497 [8MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, H1648 [15MR], H1761, H2037–H2039 [22MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (H.R. 4477), H1492–H1494, H1496 [8MR], H1613 [15MR], H3355 [17AP], H5081 [12JN]

——— improve public safety through sensible reforms to firearms regulations (H.R. 5410), H4277 [21MY]

——— increase punishment for straw purchasing (H.R. 5134), H3959 [15MY]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), H1251, H1252 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— prohibit possession or transfer of certain firearm accessories that modify semi-automatic weapons to fire at the rate of automatic weapons (H.R. 3947), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— promote State laws that hold gun owners liable for negligent gun storage that leads to child access (H.R. 5941), H4762 [5JN]

——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (H.R. 4268), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— provide States with limited authority to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm (H.R. 4896), H3959 [15MY]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (H.R. 3962), H5365 [21JN]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H9587–H9591 [27NO]

Forest Service: combating illegal marijuana growing operations funding through reductions in forest and rangeland research account funding, H6454, H6455 [17JY]

GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1291, H1304, H1305 [27FE]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking, H6310, H6311 [17JY]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (H.R. 6069), H5589, H5590 [25JN]

Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, E539 [25AP]

Girls United Minnesota (organization): tribute to efforts to raise public awareness and expand education on sex trafficking in schools, H1467 [7MR]

Government regulations: exempt from additional safeguards any mandate that protects children from sexual predators, prevents domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault, or requires a background check for school and other employees, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, E439 [12AP]

Hate crimes: address increase, H6119 [12JY]

——— clarify definition and prosecution, H3925 [10MY]

——— increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), H7925 [7SE]

Hate groups: condemn violence in Charlottesville, VA, and urge the President to denounce and disavow support from such groups, E126 [2FE]

Health: increase civil money penalties and criminal fines for Federal health care program fraud and abuse, H893 [6FE]

Hersh, Justin: National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization) Do the Write Thing Challenge program ambassador designee, E1044 [23JY]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (H. Res. 724), H806, H813–H815 [6FE], E143 [6FE]

——— investigation of information technology support staff for alleged procurement scam, H4768 [5JN]

——— moment of silence for victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette newspaper office, H6064 [11JY]

——— moment of silence for victims of shooting at Waffle House in Antioch, TN, H3689 [26AP]

——— moment of silence in honor of the anniversary of Tucson, AZ, ‘‘Congress on your Corner’’ shooting attacks, H6 [8JA]

——— moment of silence in memory of bombing victims in Austin, TX, H2029 [22MR]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of shooting at Veterans Home of California-Yountville, H1529 [13MR]

Houston, TX: tribute to A Safe Walk Home Northside program, E609 [9MY]

Human rights: abolish human trafficking in the U.S., H1200 [15FE]

——— increase role of financial industry in combatting human trafficking (H.R. 2219), H3075–H3078 [10AP]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S., H8250 [13SE]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9381–H9390 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (H.R. 2803), H92 [10JA], H6475 [18JY]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9373–H9381 [28SE]

——— vacate certain convictions and expunge certain arrests of victims of human trafficking (H.R. 459), H688 [30JA]

Immigration: ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, H1129 [14FE]

——— comparison of treatment of children separated from their parents who were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally with other children who are separated from their parents, H5499 [21JN]

——— impact of illegal immigration on violent crime, H5497 [21JN]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, H1129, H1137 [14FE], H1203 [15FE], H1270 [27FE], H5196 [14JN], H5583 [25JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1546 [14MR], H5003 [8JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, H5765 [27JN], H6487–H6493 [18JY], H6577 [19JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (H.R. 6135), H5274, H5275, H5277 [19JN], H5424, H5441, H5442, H5491 [21JN], H5638 [25JN], H5670 [26JN], H6125, H6126 [12JY], H6573, H6574 [19JY], H7712 [26JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H4851, H4855, H4859, H4867 [7JN], H5098, H5100, H5102, H5139, H5140, H5142–H5150 [13JN], H5155, H5162, H5188, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5204 [15JN], H5228, H5229, H5231, H5275–H5278 [19JN], H5289, H5290, H5291, H5292, H5293, H5294, H5298, H5300, H5348, H5349, H5356–H5358 [20JN], H5366, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5371, H5440, H5488–H5505 [21JN], H5510, H5521, H5578 [22JN], H5583–H5585, H5637–H5642 [25JN], H5850, H5970 [28JN], H5994 [10JY], H6043, H6044, H6054–H6057, H6101–H6104, H6108 [11JY], H6163 [12JY], H6483 [18JY], H6634 [23JY], H7865 [5SE], E783 [6JN], E883 [21JN], E991 [10JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (H. Res. 927), H5077 [12JN]

——— opposition to amnesty for illegal aliens, H5497–H5502 [21JN]

——— provide for humanitarian treatment of those seeking asylum at U.S. southern border, H9696 [29NO]

——— reform, H163 [11JA], H632 [29JA], H906, H971 [7FE], H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5820 [28JN], H7716–H7719 [26JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

——— require enforcement of existing immigration laws, H1131 [14FE], H3309 [13AP], H3738 [27AP], H5018 [8JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5760, H5762 [27JN], H7803 [4SE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN], H7691 [26JY], E1080 [26JY]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H1107 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H3101 [11AP], H3308 [13AP], H6108 [11JY], H9807 [10DE]

In Our Backyard (organization): tribute to Convenience Stores Against Trafficking program, E809 [8JN]

India: condemn violence against religious minorities, E1263 [17SE]

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: observance, H9703 [29NO]

Internet: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking, H3130 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1290–H1305, H1319 [27FE], H3195 [12AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1277–H1280 [27FE]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (S. 3170), H10153 [12DE]

Iran: call for unconditional release of U.S. citizens, U.S. legal permanent resident aliens, and foreigners being held for political purposes, H3982 [16MY]

——— call for unconditional release of U.S. citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes (H. Res. 317), H3469 [24AP]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (H.R. 4744), H54, H55 [9JA], H3464–H3470 [24AP]

IRS: identify theft and refund fraud casework program funding, H6533 [18JY]

——— prohibit rehiring of any employees involuntarily separated from service for misconduct (H.R. 3500), H7112, H7113 [24JY]

——— provide for a single point of contact for taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft (H.R. 5439), H3370 [17AP]

Japan: urge resolution to international parental child abduction case, H5753 [27JN]

Johnson, Jessica: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E445 [12AP]

Jordan, Representative: allegations of knowledge of sexual misconduct by Ohio State University team doctor against students while employed as assistant wrestling coach, H6108 [11JY], H6269 [17JY]

Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: anniversary, E809 [8JN]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: eliminate valid court order (VCO) exception to Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders (DSO) requirement, E1680 [17DE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), H9359 [28SE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), Senate amendment, H10175 [13DE], E1680 [17DE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, H8746 [25SE], H8890, H8895 [26SE], H9147 [27SE], H9393, H9394 [28SE], E1335 [28SE]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, H7163 [25JY]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders, H9155 [28SE]

Law enforcement: allow enforcement of criminal and civil sex trafficking laws against websites that knowingly facilitate online sex trafficking, H1296, H1302–H1304 [27FE]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), H7925–H7937 [7SE]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), consideration (H. Res. 1051), H7882–H7887 [6SE]

——— criminal justice reform, H5639 [25JN]

——— develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals, H6310 [17JY]

——— develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (H.R. 4768), H1395–H1398 [6MR]

——— ensure U.S. jurisdiction over offenses committed by U.S. personnel stationed in Canada in furtherance of border security initiatives, E117 [30JA]

——— expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (H.R. 6847), H8839–H8844 [25SE], E1306 [26SE]

——— improve threat assessment and protective intelligence measures in violent crime prevention, H4206 [17MY]

——— prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 1498), H1496 [8MR]

——— provide for the expungement and sealing of youth criminal records (H.R. 61), E400 [5AP]

Law enforcement officers: clarify that in order for an attack on a law enforcement officer be considered a Federal crime there must be intent to harm and amend definition of law enforcement officer to include correctional officers, H4014 [16MY]

——— make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (H.R. 5698), H3913 [10MY], H4009–H4014 [16MY]

——— make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (H.R. 5698), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (H.R. 5698), unanimous-consent agreement, H4009 [16MY]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6017–H6019 [10JY], E1037 [19JY]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (S. 2896), H10396 [20DE]

Maine: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H4212 [18MY]

Manafort, Paul J., Jr.: guilty verdict in tax and bank fraud trial, H7820 [4SE]

McAllen, TX: tribute to law enforcement officers who prevented an attempted jewelry store robbery, E1142 [10AU]

Medicaid: protect enrollment of incarcerated youth for medical assistance, H5516 [22JN]

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (H.R. 3415), H977 [8FE], H3458 [24AP], H6583 [19JY]

——— establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (H.R. 6690), H8118–H8120 [12SE]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (H.R. 5676), H5261–H5264 [19JN], E904 [22JN]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), E141 [6FE], E1030 [18JY]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9600–H9604 [27NO], E1606 [6DE]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), H9358 [28SE]

Money: address the rise of digital currency, H3788 [8MY]

National Association of Students Against Gun Violence: tribute, E571 [27AP]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: observance, H3195 [12AP], H3230 [13AP]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: observance, E621 [10MY]

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims: observance, E1295 [25SE]

National Domestic Violence Hotline: tribute, H7867 [5SE]

National Guard: Counterdrug Program funding, H5806, H5807 [27JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: observance, H4762 [5JN], E921 [26JN]

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: addition of names of Texas officers, E653 [15MY]

National Network To End Domestic Violence: impact of ‘‘Domestic Violence Counts—A 24-Hour National Census of Domestic Violence Services’’ report, H7868 [5SE]

National security: clarify and improve procedures and accountability for authorizing acquisitions and sharing of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching collections of communications (H.R. 3989), H109 [10JA]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, H3329, H3331 [16AP]

Nauman, Julie M.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness recipient, E449 [12AP]

Nevada: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H4212 [18MY]

New Life Refuge Ministries (organization): tribute, E1219 [7SE]

New York, NY: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H4143 [17MY]

News media: provide Federal penalties for assault against journalists (H.R. 4935), H6049 [11JY]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (H. Res. 981), H7171, H7194–H7197 [25JY]

Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security: call for resignation relative to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5370 [21JN]

NIST: disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks (S. 770), H7201 [25JY]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, H68, H69 [9JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to drug trafficking policies, H6107 [11JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program funding, H6534 [18JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (H.R. 6774), H8905 [26SE]

onePULSE Foundation: tribute, H5079 [12JN]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (H.R. 5765), E628 [10MY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, H5077, H5078–H5083 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1182, H1183, H1200, H1203 [15FE], H1232, H1247, H1248, H1262–H1264 [26FE], H1552 [14MR], H1656 [19MR]

Pauls, Arien: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, E448 [12AP]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (H.R. 2259), H539 [18JA], H3402 [18AP], H5157 [14JN], H5993, H6019–H6025 [10JY], E673 [17MY], E999 [11JY]

Pennsylvania State Police: anniversary, E583 [3MY]

Philippines: resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), E1556 [27NO]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue, E1476 [30OC], E1499 [6NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9506 [13NO], E1546 [20NO]

Poe, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10087–H10092 [11DE]

Political ethics: call for investigation of Robert S. Mueller, III, Rod J. Rosenstein, and James B. Comey, Jr., for alleged crimes committed during investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3140 [11AP]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, H9248 [28SE]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (H.R. 1057), H764 [5FE]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (H.R. 6834), E1261 [17SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (H. Res. 922), H6476 [18JY]

Pretrial Probation and Parole Supervision Week: observance, E1055 [24JY]

Religion: condemn acts of anti-Semitism, E475 [16AP]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6637–H6639 [23JY]

Rice University: tribute to Sexual Assault on Campus Forum, H3458 [24AP]

Rondini, Megan.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness recipient, E451 [12AP]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (H. Res. 1028), H7710, H7711 [26JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, E1681 [17DE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (H. Res. 926), E785 [6JN]

——— human rights violations, H1376 [6MR]

SafeSport (organization): Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Allied Professional Award recipient, E453 [12AP]

San Diego, CA: tribute to Human Trafficking Research and Data Advisory Roundtable (HT-RADAR) Human Trafficking Research Conference, E791 [7JN]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H4267, H4280 [21MY], H4288 [22MY], E704 [22MY]

——— condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School and express condolences to friends and family of victims, E718 [23MY]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, H9696 [29NO], H10092 [11DE]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Savannah Police Dept., Cann Park anti-crime operation, H3959 [15MY]

Scudder, Anushka: National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization) Do the Write Thing Challenge program ambassador designee, E1044 [23JY]

Senior citizens: provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples, H648–H650 [29JA], H4347 [22MY]

Sessions, Jeff: resignation as Attorney General, H9513 [14NO]

Sexual harassment: establish a national commission to combat workplace sexual harassment (H.R. 7345), E1697 [20DE]

16 Days of Activisim Against Gender-Based Violence: observance, E1595 [3DE]

Sports: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions (H.R. 6067), H5186–H5188 [14JN], E829 [12JN]

——— require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), H633–H643 [29JA], H690 [30JA], E119 [30JA]

——— use of state-run doping programs by certain foreign countries in international competitions, E1078 [26JY]

SSA: provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (H.R. 5192), H3223 [13AP], H3377–H3381 [17AP]

——— provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (H.R. 5192), consideration (H. Res. 830), H3353–H3356 [17AP]

——— provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (H.R. 6084), H7113–H7115 [24JY]

——— reissue Social Security numbers to children in cases in which the confidentiality of the number has been compromised (H.R. 1512), H3375–H3377 [17AP]

Strzok, Peter: testimony before House committees relative to conduct during case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H6166–H6168 [12JY], H6257 [16JY]

Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism, H7094 [24JY]

Supreme Court: decision in Sessions v. Dimaya relative to definition of ‘‘violent felony’’ for purposes of deportation under immigration law, H7931, H7932, H7936 [7SE]

Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act: implementation, E237 [27FE]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center, E381 [29MR]

Taxation: allow deductions and credits relating to expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with State law (H.R. 1810), H472, H473 [17JA], H3503 [24AP]

Tennessee: passage of law allowing juveniles charged with a crime to be sent to adult penitentiaries before sentencing, H4235 [18MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7880, H7881 [6SE], H8113, H8115–H8117, H8137–H8139 [12SE], H8256 [13SE], E1230 [12SE]

——— authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism, H788 [6FE]

——— clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (H.R. 5954), H6616–H6618 [23JY]

——— clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (S. 2946), H8245 [13SE]

——— establish a national strategy to combat the financing of terrorism and related illicit finance, H9736 [29NO]

——— link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, E1481 [30OC]

——— role of women in terrorist activities, E234 [27FE]

Texas: tribute to Texas Ranger Division, H9580 [27NO]

Texas A&M University: tribute to 12th Woman program to eliminate sexual assault on college campuses, H6579, H6584 [19JY], H6635 [23JY], E1039 [19JY], E1041 [23JY]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, E1501 [9NO]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), Senate amendment, H10539–H10544 [21DE]

Trump, President: Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5489, H5490 [21JN], H5967 [28JN]

——— impeachment, H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

——— pardon of owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H6052 [11JY]

U.S. Code: eliminate sections that over-criminalize activities that should not be crimes (H.R. 7093), H10395, H10396 [20DE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: prohibit imposition of civil penalties against Postal Service for acceptance of opioid shipments lacking advance electronic data, H5170 [14JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, H5515 [22JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H5001 [8JN], H5163–H5172 [14JN], E901 [22JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

United Kingdom: urge release of Stephen C. Yaxley-Lennon, E821 [12JN]

Vera House, Inc.: tribute to White Ribbon Campaign against domestic violence and sexual abuse, H1736 [21MR]

Veterans: provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (H.R. 506), H1570–H1573 [14MR]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, H1170 [14FE], H1377 [6MR], H7674 [25JY], H8250 [13SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 6545), H8250 [13SE], H8847 [25SE], H8900, H8901 [26SE], H9156, H9393, H9394, H9396 [28SE], E1309 [26SE], E1316 [27SE], E1356 [2OC]

Voting: secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (H.R. 6612), E1091 [26JY]

Warwick Township, PA: inclusion in FBI Uniform Crime Report safest cities in Pennsylvania list, H3350 [17AP]

Washington: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H4212 [18MY]

WEAVE Inc.: anniversary, E103 [29JA], E133 [5FE]

Wichita, KS: tribute to law enforcement efforts to combat human trafficking, H7901 [6SE]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]

Yountville, CA: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Veterans Home of California-Yountville, H1513 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), S272 [18JA], S541 [29JA]

Alaska: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2664 [15MY]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (S. Res. 575), S4955 [12JY], S7493 [12DE]

——— condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S4924–S4926 [12JY]

Arkansas: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2634 [14MY]

Armed Forces: reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, S3744, S3745 [12JN]

Benton, KY: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims, and offer condolences to their families, S530 [29JA]

——— condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims and offer condolences to their families, S445 [23JA], S477, S481 [24JA]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (S. 1084), S2711 [16MY]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (S. Res. 376), S489–S492 [24JA], S2304 [19AP], S5884 [23AU]

——— release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5884, S5911 [23AU]

Cameroon: address escalating violence in Anglophone regions, advance democratic solution to political crisis, facilitate access by humanitarian organizations, and condemn human rights abuses, S7233–S7235 [29NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S2533 [8MY], S5227, S5228 [24JY], S5352 [25JY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 115), S2330 [19AP]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (S. 834), S1232 [27FE]

Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

Charleston, SC: anniversary of shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S3868 [13JN]

Chicago, IL: condemn shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S7148 [28NO]

——— express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 720), S7453 [11DE]

——— tribute to Chicago HEAL (Hospital Engagement, Action, and Leadership) Initiative, S6436 [2OC]

Children and youth: enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), S8036 [22DE]

China: agreement to designate fentanyl as a controlled substance and make export of such drugs subject to maximum penalty under Chinese law, S7341–S7343 [6DE]

Cincinnati, OH: condemn shooting at Fifth Third Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S6410 [1OC]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S4877 [10JY], S7727–S7734 [17DE]

Cohen, Michael: guilty plea in Federal court for tax fraud and campaign finance violations while serving as President Trump’s personal attorney, S5806 [22AU]

Colorado: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S7858 [19DE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids (S. Res. 379), S475 [23JA]

——— investigation by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of human trafficking on the Internet, S52 [8JA]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7976 [20DE]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand, S6050 [6SE], S6126 [12SE], S6170 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S1245–S1247 [27FE], S2471 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S3597 [11JN], S7176 [28NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S5751 [21AU], S6785 [11OC], S7020, S7022 [15NO]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2401), S706 [7FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2872), S2742–S2744 [17MY], S2799 [21MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2952), S2843, S2844 [23MY], S2899–S2908 [24MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), S7540–S7548 [13DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: importance, S1209–S1211 [26FE], S5554 [1AU], S5949 [27AU]

Cornyn, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7832–S7834 [19DE]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1454), S1270 [28FE]

——— require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1717), S1270 [28FE]

Correctional institutions: ensure access by faith-based organizations to provide anti-recidivism programs to prisoners, S7776, S7778, S7781 [18DE]

——— reform prison system, S571 [30JA]

Courts: allow judges greater discretion in sentencing decisions in Federal cases involving mandatory minimum sentences, S7748, S7749 [18DE]

——— indictment of Backpage.com (Internet site) executives for facilitating prostitution, money laundering, and other crimes, S2053, S2081 [11AP]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

——— specify state of mind required for conviction for criminal offenses that lack an expressly identified state of mind to strengthen criminal intent protections (S. 1902), S5909 [23AU]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR]

——— clarify that efforts of interactive computer service providers or users to identify, restrict access to, or remove objectionable online material shall not be considered in determining liability of the provider or user, S1829 [20MR], S1869, S1871 [21MR]

DEA: address importation of illegal drugs, S4388 [26JN]

——— commemorate anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees (S. Res. 578), S5312 [24JY]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (S. 2561), S1766 [15MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits, S4476 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: establish a website listing defense contractors convicted of defrauding the Federal Government, S3965 [18JN]

——— improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2954 [4JN], S3882 [13JN]

——— prohibit funding to revise, rebuild, or renovate military bases to house undocumented and unaccompanied minors, S3938 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (S. 2572), S6793 [11OC]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools, S2787 [21MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a pilot program to identify security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector (S. 79), S7953, S7954 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7949 [19DE]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse, S6166 [17SE]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence, S1863 [21MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles, S6464, S6466, S6490 [3OC]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), S7896 [19DE]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (S. 3706), S7374 [10DE]

——— establish an election security grant program (S. 3116), S4989 [17JY]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), S7822 [18DE]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S., S6436 [2OC]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (H.R. 2142), S148 [11JA]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (S. 708), S2753 [17MY]

——— issue guidance and develop training programs as part of the Blue Campaign on efforts to combat human trafficking (H.R. 4708), S591 [30JA]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), S7224–S7227 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), unanimous-consent request, S7225, S7227 [29NO]

——— request for immigration history of man charged in murder of Mollie Tibbetts, S5815 [22AU]

——— require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious injury of another person (S. 37), S5816 [22AU]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, S5463 [31JY], S5816 [22AU]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), S5082 [19JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), S5045–S5048, S5063 [18JY], S5082, S5083, S5096 [19JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2711, S2731 [16MY]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (S. 2703), S3011 [6JN]

——— call to end condition of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding for States on compliance with enforcement of Federal immigration law, S2463 [26AP]

——— clarify crimes that would make prisoners ineligible for prison rehabilitation programs or early release, S7743, S7757, S7776, S7778–S7782 [18DE]

——— curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, S7758, S7759 [18DE]

——— Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding, S2763 [17MY]

——— grant State attorneys general requests to cross designate State and local attorneys to prosecute individuals for sex trafficking, S1865 [21MR]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), S471–S475 [23JA], S7252–S7254 [3DE]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), House amendment, S7065, S7066 [15NO]

——— incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (S. 662), S3871 [13JN]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), S7311 [5DE], S7372 [6DE]

——— investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), House amendment, S1968 [22MR]

——— make public information on crimes and prior arrests of prisoners offered early release, S7756 [18DE]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), S5564 [1AU], S6490 [3OC]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), House amendment, S5669 [15AU]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), S6348, S6349 [26SE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (S. 2345), S2711 [16MY]

——— provide for continued performance of functions of U.S. Parole Commission (H.R. 6896), S6802 [11OC]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), S7505 [12DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (S. 2795), S2535 [8MY], S2580 [9MY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S6520 [4OC], S7449, S7450 [11DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7640–S7642, S7644–S7646, S7649 [17DE], S7737, S7739, S7740, S7742–S7749, S7752–S7765, S7769–S7771, S7773–S7782 [18DE], S7828, S7838–S7841, S7916–S7918 [19DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), S7021, S7066 [15NO], S7099 [26NO], S7314 [5DE], S7416–S7418, S7422 [11DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3747), S7521 [12DE], S7531 [13DE]

——— release of documents relative to investigation into foreign interference in elections, S2362 [24AP]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (S. 2492), S1367 [6MR], S1719 [14MR], S1863 [21MR]

——— report to Congress on recidivism rates of inmates released as result of efforts to reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7776 [18DE]

——— require victim notification when a prisoner’s status is changed, S7742, S7755, S7757, S7776, S7779, S7780, S7782 [18DE]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, S33, S39–S42 [4JA]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365, S7366 [6DE]

Dept. of State: clarify distinction between J-1 Exchange Visitor Program fees and antitrafficking recruitment fees, S7353 [6DE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), S1978 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1291 [28FE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1885–S1892, S1903, S1913, S1915–S1920, S1922–S1931, S1978–S1980 [22MR], S6210 [18SE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), unanimous-consent request, S1918, S1919 [22MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7353 [6DE], S7628–S7631 [17DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence funding to investigate illicit trade of synthetic opioids originating from the People’s Republic of China, S5351 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), S5869 [22AU]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1190 [15FE]

——— protect individuals eligible for increased pension on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices (H.R. 3122), S1191 [15FE]

——— restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (S. 2386), S653 [6FE]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7624 [13DE]

Drugs: address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, S7393 [11DE], S7554–S7556 [13DE]

——— address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2066 [11AP], S2414 [25AP], S2463, S2469–S2472 [26AP], S2909–S2911 [24MY], S2973 [5JN], S3873, S3874 [13JN], S4491, S4492 [27JN], S5049 [18JY], S5101–S5103 [19JY], S5326 [25JY], S5603–S5606 [15AU], S5746–S5748 [21AU], S6209 [18SE], S6796 [11OC], S7175–S7178 [28NO], S7573–S7575 [13DE], S7841 [19DE]

——— address trafficking of illicit fentanyl, S3945–S3947 [14JN], S6049 [6SE]

——— allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana, S7753 [18DE]

——— establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities, S6473 [3OC]

——— extend authority of nurse practitioners to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6163 [17SE]

——— impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, S39–S42 [4JA]

——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues, S6473 [3OC]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146–S148 [11JA], S280 [18JA], S321 [19JA], S629 [6FE], S812–S815 [8FE], S887 [12FE], S6210 [18SE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6162 [17SE], S6463, S6469 [3OC]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising, S3596 [11JN], S6173 [17SE]

Economy: address low labor force participation rates by increasing efforts to provide skills training, reduce dependency on Federal aid programs, integrate previously incarcerated individuals into workforce, and address opioid crisis, S2571–S2574 [9MY]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5399 [26JY], S5469 [31JY], S5534 [1AU]

Elections: protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats, S2856 [23MY], S3743 [12JN]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2261), S145 [11JA], S671, S672 [7FE], S1374 [6MR], S5821 [22AU]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2593), S1913 [22MR], S5057 [18JY], S5247 [24JY], S5499 [31JY]

Executive Office of the President: appoint family reunification czar to manage reunification process for immigrant families separated at or near ports of entry, S4356 [25JN]

FBI: seizure of information from President Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, S2024 [10AP]

——— tribute, S2090–S2092 [12AP]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res. 98), S270 [18JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), House amendment, S173–S180 [16JA], S213, S215, S224–S227, S235–S242, S256 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

Federal employees: tribute to Federal and tribal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2716 [16MY]

Financial institutions: stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (S. 2544), S1709 [14MR]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, S1276, S1277, S1279 [28FE], S1575 [8MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (S. 3300), S5470 [31JY]

——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale, S1719 [14MR]

——— gun control, S958 [14FE], S1132, S1136–S1138 [15FE], S1206 [26FE], S1223–S1227, S1230–S1233 [27FE], S1257, S1275–S1279 [28FE], S1296–S1301, S1302–S1304 [1MR], S1328, S1331 [5MR], S1366–S1368 [6MR], S1534, S1574 [8MR], S1618, S1622 [12MR], S1647 [13MR], S1696–S1699, S1702, S1705, S1709, S1720 [14MR], S1747–S1749 [15MR], S1776, S1779 [19MR], S1861–S1863 [21MR], S1889, S1890, S1900–S1902 [22MR], S2104 [12AP], S2783, S2786, S2789 [21MY], S2802, S2821–S2823 [22MY], S3738, S3757 [12JN], S3868–S3871 [13JN], S4925, S4926 [12JY], S6410 [1OC], S6424 [2OC], S6943 [14NO], S7031 [15NO], S7149 [28NO], S7572 [13DE]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, S1885, S1889, S1891 [22MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (S. 2135), S39 [4JA], S481 [24JA], S571 [30JA], S1143 [15FE], S1203, S1206 [26FE], S1223, S1227 [27FE], S1257, S1260–S1262 [28FE], S1299 [1MR], S1345 [6MR], S1533–S1535 [8MR], S1618, S1620 [12MR], S1647, S1655 [13MR], S1719, S1721–S1723 [14MR], S1758 [15MR], S1774, S1776 [19MR], S1863 [21MR], S2785 [21MY]

——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents, S1277 [28FE]

——— prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (S. 1324), S6793 [11OC]

——— prevent gun trafficking and straw purchasing (S. 1185), S1248 [27FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (S. 1923), S1863 [21MR]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 1945), S1277 [28FE]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (S. 1539), S1863 [21MR]

——— reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms and require plastic guns to be made with certain non-removable metal parts so they can be detected by metal detectors, S5344 [25JY]

——— require a background check for every firearm sale (S. 2009), S1296 [1MR]

——— require an electronic, searchable database of the importation, production, shipment, receipt, sale or other disposition of firearms (S. 2974), S2935 [24MY]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1696–S1699 [14MR], S3868 [13JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 46), S3941 [14JN]

Foreign policy: reaffirm congressional support for U.S. intelligence agencies and diplomats and declare that an attack on election system by a foreign power is a hostile act, S5247 [24JY]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (S. 3336), S7128 [27NO]

FTC: prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products, S6471 [3OC]

Gambling: acknowledge rights of States relative to sports wagering and maintain a distinct Federal interest in the integrity and character of professional and amateur sporting contests (S. 3793), S7930 [19DE]

Groveland, FL: urge pardon for ‘‘Groveland Four,’’ the four African-American men who were wrongly accused of raping a white woman in 1949, S7777 [18DE]

Guatemala: condemn removal of International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala officials and other law enforcement officials who have attempted to uphold the rule of law, S8011 [21DE]

Hate crimes: increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), S6032, S6033 [4SE], S6491 [3OC]

Hazardous substances: make certain corrections relative to laws governing possession by a restricted person of biological agents or toxins (S. 2), S7820, S7821 [18DE]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), S1861 [21MR]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S1861 [21MR]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), unanimous-consent request, S5328 [25JY]

——— address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), S4267, S4293 [20JN], S4319–S4324, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4355 [25JN], S4395 [26JN], S4928 [12JY], S5097 [19JY], S5329, S5330 [25JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1852), S54 [8JA], S285 [18JA], S334, S335, S336 [19JA]

——— ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, S951–S954 [14FE], S1146, S1147 [15FE]

——— fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines, S7034 [15NO]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S671 [7FE], S795, S804, S807, S832 [8FE], S855–S868 [12FE], S889–S904 [13FE], S929, S930–S965 [14FE], S1131–S1135, S1138–S1149, S1152–S1155 [15FE], S1365 [6MR], S3978 [18JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1254 [27FE], S1260 [28FE], S1365 [6MR]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (S. 3091), S5047 [18JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S1156 [15FE], S2959–S2961 [4JN], S2982–S2985 [5JN], S3872, S3874, S3925–S3927 [13JN], S3961–S3965, S3969, S3976–S3978 [18JN], S4012, S4019, S4025–S4030, S4249–S4251 [19JN], S4255, S4257, S4260–S4263, S4265–S4270, S4273, S4276, S4293–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319–S4327, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4354–S4358 [25JN], S4380, S4386–S4388 [26JN], S4462–S4465, S4467, S4496, S4498–S4500 [27JN], S4691, S4697 [28JN], S4882, S4900, S4908 [11JY], S5083 [19JY], S5117 [23JY], S5328–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S5557, S5561–S5564 [1AU], S6027 [4SE], S6461 [3OC]

——— reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467, S4501 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S7027–S7029 [15NO]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (S. 3227), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201, S7205–S7207 [29NO], S7373–S7375, S7377–S7379 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7823, S7827 [19DE], S8022, S8025 [22DE]

Indiana: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2762 [17MY]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (S. Res. 431), S2330 [19AP]

International Women’s Day: observance, S1539 [8MR]

——— support goals (S. Res. 426), S2280, S2281 [18AP]

Internet: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S85–S87 [9JA], S1293 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1401 [6MR], S1660–S1662 [13MR], S1849–S1861, S1864–S1872 [21MR], S2053, S2079–S2081 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (S. 1693), S53 [8JA], S85–S87 [9JA], S145 [11JA], S278 [18JA], S5100 [19JY]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1741, S1744, S1759 [15MR], S1773, S1774, S1780–S1783 [19MR], S1799, S1801, S1807, S1816, S1827–S1830, S1833 [20MR]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR]

——— clarify that efforts of interactive computer service providers or users to identify, restrict access to, or remove objectionable online material shall not be considered in determining liability of the provider or user, S1829 [20MR], S1869, S1871 [21MR]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (S. 3170), S6364 [27SE]

Iowa: repeal legislation to confer jurisdiction over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation to the State (H.R. 1074), S7141 [27NO]

——— tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2676 [15MY]

IRS: establish a nationwide program to provide personal identification numbers to taxpayers to help prevent tax-related identity theft (S. 3186), S4844 [9JY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7426, S7452 [11DE], S7842 [19DE]

Kagame, Paul: tribute to leadership and efforts by Rwandan President to rebuild economy and infrastructure, S454–S458 [23JA]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6165, S6167, S6194, S6195 [17SE], S6197–S6201, S6215 [18SE], S6265–S6269 [24SE], S6283–S6291 [25SE], S6313–S6324, S6328–S6330 [26SE], S6367–S6375, S6378–S6380, S6398 [28SE], S6401–S6408 [1OC], S6417–S6423, S6425–S6427 [2OC], S6455–S6459, S6461, S6474–S6477, S6479, S6484, S6504–S6506 [3OC], S6507–S6537, S6551–S6556 [4OC], S6560–S6597, S6600–S6626, S6637, S6640–S6645, S6649–S6696, S6699–S6701 [5OC]

Kentucky: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2657 [15MY]

Kosovo: recognize independence anniversary, support European Union accession aspirations, encourage commitment to democracy, and urge support for work of war crimes court, S1312 [1MR]

Las Vegas, NV: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders, S6321 [26SE], S6408 [1OC], S6424 [2OC]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders (S. Res. 643), S6280 [24SE]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands, S1923 [22MR]

——— improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (S. 2383), S595 [5FE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents under authorizations for use of military force without charge or trial, S3881, S3887 [13JN]

——— protect websites that attempt to moderate online sex trafficking content even if efforts are taken in bad faith, S1807 [20MR]

——— reduce recidivism and increase public safety by promoting successful reentry into society of released prisoners and recovery and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse (S. 1994), S2405 [25AP]

——— strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S2785 [21MY]

Law enforcement officers: ensure access to lifesaving equipment needed in defense of attacks by terrorists and violent criminals by allowing the sale or donation of Federal surplus defense equipment (S. 1087), S2711 [16MY]

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (S. 2896), S5938 [23AU]

Lynching: specify as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7842–S7844 [19DE]

Maine: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2662 [15MY]

Manafort, Paul J., Jr.: guilty verdict in tax and bank fraud trial, S5807 [22AU]

Maryland: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2770 [17MY], S2887 [23MY]

Massachusetts: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2745 [17MY]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (S.J. Res. 69), S7539, S7565, S7566 [13DE]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S6876–S6879 [11OC]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (S. 3652), S7119 [27NO], S7160 [28NO], S7201 [29NO], S7487 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S5694 [16AU], S6364 [27SE], S7842 [19DE]

Missouri: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2662 [15MY]

Montana: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2640 [14MY]

National Correctional Officers Week: observance, S2591 [9MY]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 573), S8037 [22DE]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (S. Res. 401), S2443 [25AP]

National Drug Court Month: observance, S2675 [15MY]

National Forensic Science Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 656), S6365 [27SE]

National Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA], S697 [7FE]

National Memorial for Peace and Justice: grand opening, S2451 [26AP]

National Runaway Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 711), S7453 [11DE]

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 506), S2631 [10MY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 499), S2498 [26AP]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 390), S591 [30JA]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA], S697 [7FE]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 558), S4955 [12JY]

Nebraska: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2769 [17MY]

New Jersey: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2770 [17MY]

Newtown, CT: anniversary of shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, S7572 [13DE]

NIST: disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks (S. 770), S5561 [1AU]

Northern Illinois University: anniversary of mass shooting, S958 [14FE]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, S16 [3JA]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (S. 3658), S7134 [27NO]

Ohio: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2636 [14MY], S2752 [17MY]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of attack on Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S2297 [19AP]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (S. 2349), S2731 [16MY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3757 [12JN], S3868–S3871 [13JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (S. Res. 545), S3738, S3861 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S948, S954, S958 [14FE], S1131–S1133, S1136–S1138, S1143 [15FE], S1206, S1207 [26FE], S1275–S1279 [28FE], S1296–S1298 [1MR], S1574 [8MR], S1696 [14MR]

——— condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 421), S1321 [1MR]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (H.R. 2259), S6280 [24SE]

——— provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (S. 2286), S1688, S1691 [13MR]

Pennsylvania: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2675 [15MY], S2711 [16MY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S6943 [14NO], S7030 [15NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (S. Res. 694), S7062 [15NO]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, S6049 [6SE], S6166 [17SE], S6215–S6217 [18SE], S6432, S6436 [2OC], S6471, S6473 [3OC], S6797 [11OC]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (S. 372), S568 [30JA], S813 [8FE], S2470 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S2637 [14MY], S2765–S2768 [17MY], S2909–S2911 [24MY], S3743 [12JN], S4492 [27JN], S5102 [19JY], S5605 [15AU], S5747 [21AU]

Ravalli County, MT: tribute to Ravalli County Sheriff’s Dept., for response to threatening comments and social media posts of Darby High School student, S1313 [1MR]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism, S2472 [26AP]

Republican Party: failure of congressional leadership to condemn President Trump relative to felony convictions of former political and legal associates, S5872 [23AU]

Rochester, NH: tribute to Spaulding High School students fundraising efforts to support students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, S1715 [14MR]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, S7426 [11DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (S. 2571), S1792 [19MR], S1834 [20MR], S1860 [21MR]

Russia: address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, assistance to pro-democracy groups, and international law enforcement, S6762–S6766 [10OC]

——— develop strategy to counter illicit Russian financial activities, S1268–S1271 [28FE]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2781, S2783–S2787 [21MY], S2802, S2821 [22MY]

——— condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 521), S2886 [23MY]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7118 [27NO], S7147, S7150, S7157–S7159, S7161–S7165 [28NO], S7209, S7218, S7229 [29NO], S7490–S7496, S7498–S7501 [12DE], S7549 [13DE]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

——— increase security and safety of students and reduce possibility of gun violence, S1275 [28FE]

Second Chance Month: designate (S. Res. 440), S2497 [26AP]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA], S512–S514 [25JA], S571 [30JA]

——— tribute to efforts to address victims’ rights and child protection issues, S7841 [19DE]

——— tribute to Members and staff who worked on S. 756, First Step Act, S7838–S7841 [19DE]

Senior citizens: issue Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp (S. 3594), S6818 [11OC]

——— prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the justice system’s response to victims in elder abuse and exploitation cases (S. 178), S7841 [19DE]

——— provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples (S. 223), S1711 [14MR]

Seraw, Mulugeta: anniversary of murder in Portland, OR, by white supremacists, S6809 [11OC]

Sessions, Attorney General: assessment of tenure, S668–S670 [7FE], S5897 [23AU]

Sessions, Jeff: resignation as Attorney General, S6904 [13NO], S6945 [14NO]

Sports: require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), House amendment, S589–S591 [30JA]

Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6121 [12SE]

——— clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (S. 2946), S5103 [19JY], S5864, S5865 [22AU]

——— establish a designation for jurisdictions permissive to terrorism financing, facilitate international prosecution of such financiers, and restrict financial institutions that provide services to terrorists (S. 358), S1335 [5MR]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 730), S7599 [13DE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7631–S7636 [17DE]

Treaty With Kosovo on Extradition: ratify, S5417 [26JY]

Treaty With Serbia on Extradition: ratify, S5417 [26JY]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Dept. of Justice investigations, S6151 [12SE]

——— effects of rhetoric on political extremism and violence, S7108 [27NO]

——— evaluation of administration, S5792 [22AU]

——— evaluation of administration relative to comments on law enforcement agencies and personnel, S2565–S2567 [9MY]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4274, S4295–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319, S4326 [21JN], S4355 [25JN]

——— statements on constitutionality of pardoning himself and special counsel investigation, S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3272 [7JN]

Trusts: promote investigation of fraudulent claims against certain trusts and provide penalties against fraudulent claims against certain trusts (S. 2564), S7042 [15NO]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, S6127 [12SE], S6169 [17SE], S6469, S6489 [3OC]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), S3945–S3947 [14JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, S6213 [18SE], S6520 [4OC], S6768 [10OC]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]

Women: impact of politicizing the ‘‘me too’’ movement, S6504–S6506 [3OC]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S6118 [12SE], S7194 [28NO]

World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 420), S1321 [1MR]

Reports

Brutal and Undemocratic Actions of Dictator Vladimir Putin’s Russia: Committee To Protect Journalists, H6635 [23JY]

Opioid Crisis in Illinois—Data and the State’s Response: Illinois Dept. of Human Services, H5169 [14JN]

Polygraph Examination of Christine Blasey Ford on Allegations of Sexual Misconduct of Brett M. Kavanaugh: Jeremiah P. Hanafin, S6679 [5OC]

Road Map for Systems and Industries To Prevent and Disrupt Human Trafficking: Polaris Project (organization), H9056 [26SE]

12th Woman Report, H6582 [19JY]

Reports filed

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 115–572), H1220 [20FE]

Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5954) (H. Rept. 115–858), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2946), S4950 [12JY]

At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1925) (H. Rept. 115–738), H5092 [12JN]

Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6751) (H. Rept. 115–982), H9088 [26SE]

Border Security for America Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3548) (H. Rept. 115–505), H131 [10JA]

Border Tunnel Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6740) (H. Rept. 115–962), H8882 [25SE]

Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2152), S187 [16JA]

Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2152) (H. Rept. 115–659), H3740 [27AP]

Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3191) (S. Rept. 115–424), S7385 [10DE]

Combat Online Predators Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 115–627), H3094 [10AP]

Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5192, Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 830) (H. Rept. 115–640), H3342 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6691, Community Safety and Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1051) (H. Rept. 115–920), H7870 [5SE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 613) (H. Rept. 115–674), H3975 [15MY]

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 115–491), H81 [9JA]

Cyber Diplomacy Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3776) (H. Rept. 115–483), H1 [3JA]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3776), S4731 [28JN]

CyberTipline Modernization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3170), S6221 [18SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Border Security Policies and Activities Relative to Interdiction of Families Between Ports of Entry: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 1005) (H. Rept. 115–877), H7720 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961) (S. Rept. 115–432), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Justice Protocols To Address Missing and Murdered Native Americans Review, Revision, and Development: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1942) (S. Rept. 115–411), S7274 [4DE]

Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 115–597), H1607 [14MR]

Dept. of State Criteria for Determining Whether Countries Are Meeting the Minimum Standards for the Elimination of Human Trafficking Modification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]

DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5733) (H. Rept. 115–777), H5580 [22JN]

Empowering Financial Institutions To Fight Human Trafficking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6729) (H. Rept. 115–981), H9088 [26SE]

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1220 [20FE]

——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1226 [23FE]

Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5094) (H. Rept. 115–610), H1697 [19MR]

Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3500) (H. Rept. 115–796), H5973 [28JN]

Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6069) (H. Rept. 115–781), H5647 [25JN]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6690) (H. Rept. 115–936), H8106 [10SE]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 115–699), H4582 [22MY]

Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2349) (S. Rept. 115–238), S2516 [7MY]

Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6084) (H. Rept. 115–800), H5980 [29JN]

Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6332) (H. Rept. 115–905), H7772 [24AU]

Indian Communities’ Public Safety Services Advancements: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1953) (S. Rept. 115–433), S7584 [13DE]

Inspector General Access Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3154) (H. Rept. 115–1045), H9666 [27NO]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 4744) (H. Rept. 115–642), H3440 [18AP]

Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5762) (H. Rept. 115–755), H5199 [14JN]

Justice Against Corruption on K Street (JACK) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2896) (S. Rept. 115–317), S5618 [15AU]

Maritime Border Security Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5869) (H. Rept. 115–918), H7823 [4SE]

Measures To Combat Invasive Lionfish: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6255) (H. Rept. 115–1089), H10509 [20DE]

Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (Military SAVE) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3642) (H. Rept. 115–683), H4241 [18MY]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act Amendment and Improvement: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3354), S6221 [18SE]

National Senior Investor Initiative Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6323) (H. Rept. 115–886), H7742 [3AU]

National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4768) (H. Rept. 115–553), H1125 [13FE]

Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3233), S6495 [3OC]

Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2842) (S. Rept. 115–285), S4512 [27JN]

Opioid Crisis Response Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2680), S2517 [7MY]

Opportunities To Provide for Illicit Opioid Interdiction and Detection (OPIOID) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3047) (S. Rept. 115–353), S6924 [13NO]

Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2861) (S. Rept. 115–356), S6963 [14NO]

Peace Corps Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2286), S907 [13FE]

Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4564) (H. Rept. 115–489), H81 [9JA]

Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 506) (H. Rept. 115–599), H1607 [14MR]

Preventing Emerging Threats Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2836) (S. Rept. 115–332), S6028 [4SE]

Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (PIRATE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5709) (H. Rept. 115–843), H6556 [18JY]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4294) (H. Rept. 115–678), H3975 [15MY]

Protect and Serve Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5698) (H. Rept. 115–672), H3934 [11MY]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3405) (S. Rept. 115–384), S7088 [26NO]

Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5192) (H. Rept. 115–636), H3314 [13AP]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6620) (H. Rept. 115–960), H8882 [25SE]

Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 994), S2484 [26AP]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 994) (S. Rept. 115–325), S5830 [22AU]

Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism (REPORT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1884) (S. Rept. 115–210), S1219 [26FE]

Request President and Direct Sec. of HHS Azar To Transmit Information on Health and Welfare of Children Separated From Parents Due to Zero Tolerance Policy: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 982) (H. Rept. 115–835), H6556 [18JY]

Request the President and Direct Attorney General Sessions To Transmit to the House of Representatives Certain Documents Relative to Use of Pardon Power: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 928) (H. Rept. 115–797), H5973 [28JN], H7771 [24AU]

Secure Border Communications Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6742) (H. Rept. 115–963), H8882 [25SE]

Securing Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Firearms Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4433) (H. Rept. 115–496), H81 [9JA]

Securing Energy Infrastructure Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 79) (S. Rept. 115–246), S2622 [10MY]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5766) (H. Rept. 115–778), H5580 [22JN]

Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5788) (H. Rept. 115–722), H5020 [8JN]

Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment (SURVIVE) Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1870) (S. Rept. 115–220), S2012 [9AP]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4627) (H. Rept. 115–757), H5199 [14JN]

Social Security Child Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1512) (H. Rept. 115–635), H3314 [13AP]

Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1693) (S. Rept. 115–199), S138 [10JA]

Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5676) (H. Rept. 115–759), H5283 [19JN]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Support Goals of International Women’s Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 426), S1946 [22MR]

Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. 115–602), H1697 [19MR]

Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances (SALTS) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 207), S4035 [19JN]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1625), S907 [13FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2200), S6770 [10OC]

Treaty With Kosovo on Extradition: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–5), S3293 [7JN]

Treaty With Serbia on Extradition: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–4), S3293 [7JN]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6400) (H. Rept. 115–914), H7823 [4SE]

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4227) (H. Rept. 115–609), H1697 [19MR]

Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2147) (H. Rept. 115–682), H4241 [18MY]

World Press Freedom Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 501), S5455 [30JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Gun control: Council of the Great City Schools, H1656 [19MR]

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: Child Survivors of the Holocaust (organization) Board of Directors, E991 [10JY]

Resolutions of ratification

Treaty With Kosovo on Extradition, S3293 [7JN], S5418 [26JY]

Treaty With Serbia on Extradition, S3293 [7JN], S5418 [26JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

Statements

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: John F. Clark, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H1298 [27FE]

——— Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook, Inc., H1295 [27FE]

Border Security and Immigration Reform: National Sheriff’s Association, S4501 [27JN]

Comprehensive Review, Actions and Next Steps Relative to Texas A&M University Sexual Assault Investigations: Michael K. Young, H6582 [19JY]

Immigrants’ Rights Organizations Encourage Members of Congress To Vote No on H.R. 6691, a Retrogressive Mass Incarceration Bill: several immigrants’ rights organizations, H7934 [7SE]

Opioid Epidemic: Jean and Dave Duffy, H5171 [14JN]

Science Is Clear—Separating Families Has Long-Term Damaging Psychological and Health Consequences for Children, Families, and Communities: Society for Research in Child Development, H5521 [22JN]

Shooting at Pittsburgh, PA, Tree of Life Synagogue and Rising Anti-Semitism: Israel Zoberman, E1564 [28NO]

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh To Be Supreme Court Justice Relative to Sexual Misconduct Allegations: Deborah Ramirez, S6687 [5OC]

Summaries

Investigation of Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Brett M. Kavanaugh: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6681 [5OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 72, express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged, H8844 [25SE]

H. Con. Res. 115, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, H3381 [17AP]

H. Res. 257, condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H7200 [25JY]

H. Res. 644, condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation, H6017 [10JY]

H. Res. 694, consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and clarify House proceedings and actions during January district work period, H494 [18JA]

H. Res. 724, House of Representatives adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act, H813 [6FE]

H. Res. 748, consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1277 [27FE]

H. Res. 830, consideration of H.R. 5192, Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act, H3353 [17AP]

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 918, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act, H5107 [13JN]

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 981, condemn violence against citizens protesting repression in Nicaragua, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators, H7194 [25JY]

H. Res. 990, support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, H6486 [18JY]

H. Res. 1051, consideration of H.R. 6691, Community Safety and Security Act, H7882 [6SE]

H. Res. 1091, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees in Burma, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees, H10061 [11DE]

H. Res. 1138, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, H9506 [13NO]

H.R. 68, Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization, H9391 [28SE]

H.R. 506, Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act, H1570 [14MR]

H.R. 613, Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act, H3940 [15MY]

H.R. 767, Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act, S7949 [19DE], H1234 [26FE], H10424 [20DE]

H.R. 1512, Social Security Child Protection Act, H3375 [17AP]

H.R. 1625, Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act, S1291 [28FE]

H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1301 [27FE]

H.R. 2147, Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act, H5133 [13JN]

H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, H3857 [9MY]

H.R. 2200, Trafficking Victims Protection Act reauthorization, H10539–H10543 [21DE]

H.R. 2219, End Banking for Human Traffickers Act, H3075 [10AP]

H.R. 2259, Peace Corps Reform Act, H6019–H6022 [10JY]

H.R. 2905, Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act, H3356 [17AP]

H.R. 3154, Inspector General Access Act, H9717 [29NO]

H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2732 [16MY], H1573 [14MR], H4793 [6JN]

H.R. 3500, Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act, H7112 [24JY]

H.R. 3642, Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (Military SAVE) Act, H4248 [21MY]

H.R. 3776, Cyber Diplomacy Act, H435–H437 [17JA]

H.R. 3851, War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act, H760 [5FE]

H.R. 4203, Combat Online Predators Act, S8036 [22DE], H3078 [10AP]

H.R. 4227, Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act, H1666 [19MR]

H.R. 4294, Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act, H5588 [25JN]

H.R. 4433, Securing Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Firearms Act, H50 [9JA]

H.R. 4564, Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act, H47 [9JA]

H.R. 4569, Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act, H48 [9JA]

H.R. 4627, Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act, H5269 [19JN]

H.R. 4655, Curbing Realistic Exploitative Electronic Pedophilic Robots (CREEPER) Act, H5119 [13JN]

H.R. 4708, Dept. of Homeland Security guidance and development of training programs as part of the Blue Campaign on efforts to combat human trafficking, H161 [11JA]

H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, H560 [19JA]

H.R. 4744, Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, H3464–H3466 [24AP]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 4768, National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act, H1395 [6MR]

H.R. 4854, Justice Served Act, H3945 [15MY]

H.R. 4924, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, H797–H803 [6FE]

H.R. 5075, Ashanti Alert Act, H8817 [25SE]

H.R. 5094, Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act, H5623 [25JN]

H.R. 5131, Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act, H1669 [19MR]

H.R. 5192, Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act, H3377 [17AP]

H.R. 5228, Stop Counterfeit Drugs by Regulating and Enhancing Enforcement Now (SCREEN) Act, H5049–H5051 [12JN]

H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act, H9587–H9589 [27NO]

H.R. 5437, issue Dept. of the Treasury identity protection personal identification numbers, H3369 [17AP]

H.R. 5439, provide for a single point of contact at IRS for taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft, H3370 [17AP]

H.R. 5676, Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act, H5261 [19JN]

H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, H4302–H4310 [22MY]

H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, H4009 [16MY]

H.R. 5709, Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (PIRATE) Act, H6597 [23JY]

H.R. 5733, DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act, H5630 [25JN]

H.R. 5762, Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act, H5267 [19JN]

H.R. 5766, Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act, H5629 [25JN]

H.R. 5788, Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, H5164–H5166 [14JN]

H.R. 5869, Maritime Border Security Review Act, H7796 [4SE]

H.R. 5890, Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act, H5125 [13JN]

H.R. 5954, Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act, H6616 [23JY]

H.R. 6014, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act reauthorization, H9359 [28SE]

H.R. 6029, Reauthorizing and Extending Grants for Recovery From Opioid Use Programs (REGROUP) Act, H5121 [13JN]

H.R. 6069, Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act, H5589 [25JN]

H.R. 6084, Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, H7113 [24JY]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

H.R. 6197, Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act, H8155 [12SE]

H.R. 6332, Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act, H9063 [26SE]

H.R. 6400, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, H7811 [4SE]

H.R. 6411, FinCEN Improvement Act, H8127 [12SE]

H.R. 6620, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act, H8750 [25SE]

H.R. 6690, Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act, H8118 [12SE]

H.R. 6691, Community Safety and Security Act, H7925 [7SE]

H.R. 6729, Empowering Financial Institutions To Fight Human Trafficking Act, H9052 [26SE]

H.R. 6740, Border Tunnel Task Force Act, H8748 [25SE]

H.R. 6742, Secure Border Communications Act, H8752 [25SE]

H.R. 6751, Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act, H9065 [26SE]

H.R. 6847, Preventing Child Exploitation Act, H8839–H8841 [25SE]

H.R. 6896, U.S. Parole Commission Extension Act, H9392 [28SE]

H.R. 6964, Juvenile Justice Reform Act, H9359–H9369 [28SE]

H.R. 7093, Clean Up the Code Act, H10395 [20DE]

S. 2, Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act, S7821 [18DE]

S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, S7953 [19DE]

S. 534, Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, H633 [29JA]

S. 573, National Criminal Justice Commission Act, S8037–S8039 [22DE]

S. 717, Pro Bono Work To Empower and Represent (POWER) Act, H6282 [17JY]

S. 756, First Step Act, H10346–H10360 [20DE]

S. 770, Making Available Information Now To Strengthen Trust and Resilience and Enhance Enterprise Technology (MAIN STREET) Cybersecurity Act, H7201 [25JY]

S. 772, AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act, H1233 [26FE]

S. 994, Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act, S6033 [4SE], H7925 [7SE]

S. 1311, Abolish Human Trafficking Act, H9373, H9377–H9381 [28SE]

S. 1312, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H9381–H9386 [28SE]

S. 1862, Dept. of State modification of criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, S7630 [17DE], H10548 [21DE]

S. 2152, Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act, S473–S475 [23JA], H9369, H9371–H9373 [28SE]

S. 2286, Peace Corps Reform Act, S1691–S1693 [13MR]

S. 2345, Justice Served Act, S524 [25JA]

S. 2349, Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act, S2731 [16MY]

S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act, S1249–S1251 [27FE]

S. 2577, Dept. of Justice DNA Backlog Reduction Program reauthorization, S1846 [20MR]

S. 2703, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2264 [18AP]

S. 2724, Solitary Confinement Reform Act, S2324 [19AP]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2795, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, S2518–S2527 [7MY]

S. 2890, Dept. of Defense improvement of prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2796 [21MY]

S. 2896, Justice Against Corruption on K Street (JACK) Act, H10396 [20DE]

S. 2946, Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act, S2926 [24MY], H8245 [13SE]

S. 2952, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S2899–S2906, S2927–S2934 [24MY]

S. 2961, Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers reauthorization, S7450–S7452 [11DE], H10396–H10398 [20DE]

S. 3170, CyberTipline Modernization Act, S4738–S4740 [28JN], H10153–H10155 [12DE]

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

S. 3178, Justice for Victims of Lynching Act, S7843 [19DE]

S. 3191, Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act, H10527–H10531 [21DE]

S. 3354, Missing Children’s Assistance Act amendment and improvement, H9358 [28SE]

S. 3461, AMBER Alert Nationwide Act, S7624 [13DE]

S. 3504, Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act, S6343 [26SE]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

S. 3706, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, S7320 [5DE]

S. 3749, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S7540–S7548, S7588–S7597 [13DE], H10192–H10200 [13DE]

S. Res. 371, recognize importance of bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Mexico in areas of trade, security, law enforcement, energy, economy, and culture and encourage strengthening of NAFTA, S141 [10JA]

S. Res. 376, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists in Burma, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts, S468 [23JA]

S. Res. 379, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids, S470 [23JA]

S. Res. 385, National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month and National Freedom Day, S552 [29JA]

S. Res. 390, National Stalking Awareness Month, S586 [30JA]

S. Res. 391, extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S., S614 [5FE]

S. Res. 396, Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special), S707 [7FE]

S. Res. 401, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls, S876 [12FE]

S. Res. 410, commemorate life of Luis A. (Alex) Villamayor and call for justice and accountability for murder in Paraguay, S1168 [15FE]

S. Res. 420, World Wildlife Day, S1318 [1MR]

S. Res. 421, condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1319 [1MR]

S. Res. 426, support goals of International Women’s Day, S1581 [8MR], S2281–S2283 [18AP]

S. Res. 431, International Parental Child Abduction Month, S1633 [12MR]

S. Res. 440, Second Chance Month, S1846 [20MR]

S. Res. 487, support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities, S2490 [26AP]

S. Res. 499, support goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, S2496 [26AP]

S. Res. 501, World Press Freedom Day, S2527 [7MY]

S. Res. 506, National Senior Fraud Awareness Day, S2629 [10MY]

S. Res. 507, recognize importance of goal of National Women’s Health Week to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV, S2681 [15MY]

S. Res. 521, condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School in Santa Fe, TX, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2881 [23MY]

S. Res. 524, National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, S2937 [24MY]

S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]

S. Res. 545, commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3765 [12JN]

S. Res. 549, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, S3955 [14JN]

S. Res. 556, condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support investigation into killing of protestors, call for negotiations to end political crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators in Nicaragua, S4370 [25JN]

S. Res. 558, National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, S4741 [28JN]

S. Res. 572, support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and employees of and denounce efforts to abolish agency, S4918 [11JY]

S. Res. 575, commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism, S4954 [12JY]

S. Res. 578, commemorate DEA anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees, S5070 [18JY]

S. Res. 587, Victims of Communism Month, S5132 [23JY]

S. Res. 594, accept U.S. intelligence on Russian interference in U.S. elections, view such interference as an attack on national security, hold those responsible accountable, and protect administration of elections, S5427 [26JY]

S. Res. 606, condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence, S5621 [15AU]

S. Res. 611, support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler, S5763 [21AU]

S. Res. 616, condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy in Kenya, S5934 [23AU]

S. Res. 643, commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders, S6279 [24SE]

S. Res. 656, support goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week, S6356 [27SE]

S. Res. 691, reaffirm importance of freedom of the press, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi, S7056 [15NO]

S. Res. 694, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S7057 [15NO]

S. Res. 711, National Runaway Prevention Month, S7245 [29NO]

S. Res. 714, condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end Saudi Arabian war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners, S7320 [5DE]

S. Res. 716, promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process in Nigeria, S7359 [6DE]

S. Res. 720, express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, IL, S7436 [11DE]

S. Res. 730, condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, CA, S7599 [13DE]

S. Res. 733, condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained in Cameroon, S7930 [19DE]

S. Res. 736, Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States establishment, S7932 [19DE]

S.J. Res. 69, hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war, S7566, S7597 [13DE]

CRIME CONTROL ACT

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S7438, S7449, S7450 [11DE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), H10396–H10401 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S6520 [4OC], S7449, S7450 [11DE]

Reports filed

Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961) (S. Rept. 115–432), S7509 [12DE]

Texts of

S. 2961, Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers reauthorization, S7450–S7452 [11DE], H10396–H10398 [20DE]

CRIME GUN TRACING MODERNIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2974), S2924 [24MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2974), S2935 [24MY]

CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1652 [12DE]

CRIME VICTIMS FUND PRESERVATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 818), H1229 [26FE]

Enact (H.R. 5363), E1631 [10DE]

CRIPPS, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1527 [15NO]

CRISCI, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1307 [26SE]

CRISE-ZARATE, STEVEN

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E566 [27AP], E599 [8MY]

CRIST, CHARLIE (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3645 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3645 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H733 [30JA]

Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons to develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 3792), H3783 [7MY]

Animals: protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H7743 [3AU]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H583 [19JA]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 107), H3211 [12AP]

CDC: expand the National Violent Death Reporting System and improve incidence of data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 2895), H1502 [8MR]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 2095), H5094 [12JN]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H1268 [26FE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9526 [14NO]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5996), H4775 [5JN]

Crime: prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see H.R. 6358), H9574 [20NO]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1729 [20MR]

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see H.R. 5508), H3315 [13AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1342 [1MR]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]

——— study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H3096 [10AP]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H6041 [10JY]

——— combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 1949), H3783 [7MY]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H8886 [25SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage (see H.R. 5610), H3979 [15MY]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: abolish Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights (see H.R. 5123), H1333 [27FE]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H5095 [12JN]

——— enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H678 [29JA]

——— provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see H.R. 3602), H6112 [11JY]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1227 [23FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H8886 [25SE]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H4243 [18MY]

Dept. of Justice: incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (see H.R. 1566), H3783 [7MY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1442 [6MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish grant program to support creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity (see H.R. 6791), H9436 [16OC]

——— prohibit certain practices by employers relative to restrictions on discussion of employees’ and prospective employees’ salary and benefit history (see H.R. 2418), H5094 [12JN]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals from entering the U.S. (see H.R. 2491), H9526 [14NO]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H6175 [12JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7825 [4SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H3148 [11AP]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (see H.R. 1820), H2043 [22MR]

——— conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3397 [17AP]

——— enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct surveys to measure cannabis use by veterans (see H.R. 7128), H9525 [14NO]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (see H.R. 2147), H629 [25JA]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H1544 [13MR]

——— provide for a policy on medicinal cannabis (see H.R. 7130), H9525 [14NO]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H975 [7FE]

——— use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (see H.R. 5974), H4731 [25MY]

Diseases and disorders: recognize value of pre-exposure prophylaxis medication as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV, support research and usage of such medication, and ensure effective HIV prevention outreach (see H. Res. 960), H9439 [19OC]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H7688 [25JY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3059 [5AP]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H5022 [8JN]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H8728 [13SE]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (see H.R. 4779), H1127 [13FE]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (see H.R. 4417), H7943 [7SE]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— revise labeling requirement for fuel pumps that dispense E15 ethanol-blend gasoline (see H.R. 5855), H5154 [13JN]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

FCC/FTC: establish a joint robocaller bounty pilot program (see H.R. 7343), H10336 [19DE]

FDIC: extend examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions (see H.R. 5076), H1729 [20MR]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see H.R. 4077), H3343 [16AP]

Federal agencies and departments: improve reporting about animal testing and alternative test method use by Federal agencies (see H.R. 816), H1267 [26FE]

——— prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 1905), H1442 [6MR]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 964), H7688 [25JY]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H733 [30JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR]

FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

Financial institutions: amend securities, commodities, and banking laws to make information reported to financial regulatory agencies electronically searchable and enable regulatory technology (RegTech) applications (see H.R. 1530), H1373 [5MR]

——— create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H1213 [15FE]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1336 [27FE]

——— clarify that the Dickey Amendment does not prevent funding for research on mental health, gun violence, and how they intersect, and provide for reporting on effects of gun violence (see H.R. 4573), H1227 [23FE]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1336 [27FE]

——— increase age at which a rifle or shotgun may be acquired from a federally licensed firearms dealer (see H.R. 5398), H2041 [22MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H3316 [13AP]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 4052), H1267 [26FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Health: require coverage without a deductible of certain primary care services by high deductible health plans (see H.R. 5858), H8743 [24SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H9153 [27SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H8171 [12SE]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7943 [7SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Insurance: expand types of commercial insurance authorized for risk retention groups serving nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 6292), H7921 [6SE]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H7728 [26JY]

International Day of Peace: observance (see H. Con. Res. 82), H9758 [30NO]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H5201 [14JN]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., commend contributions to international community, encourage continued foreign assistance programs, and provide best wishes for successful Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 707), H733 [30JA]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBT Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 405), H5022 [8JN]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 6780), H8169 [12SE]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicare: ensure providers of services receive adequate payments for acquisition of hematopoietic stem cells (see H.R. 4215), H3397 [17AP]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Members of Congress: permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9443 [23OC]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9569 [16NO]

——— support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1334 [27FE]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Credit Union Administration: delay effective date of rule titled ‘‘Risk-Based Capital’’ (see H.R. 5288), H5987 [3JY]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Public Safety Aviation Day: designate (see H. Res. 991), H6465 [17JY]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H8171 [12SE]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H8739 [20SE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9449 [26OC]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (see H.R. 3834), H8886 [25SE]

NOAA: clarify authority relative to post-storm assessments (see H.R. 7270), H10169 [12DE]

——— establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H7777 [28AU]

——— make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see H.R. 4525), H630 [25JA]

——— reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H7871 [5SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (see H.R. 7102), H10104 [11DE]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H6112 [11JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Political ethics: require the President and Vice President to disclose and divest potential financial conflicts of interest and require Presidential appointees to recuse themselves from such matters before their agencies (see H.R. 371), H5649 [25JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H6651 [23JY]

Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2035 (see H.R. 3671), H7743 [3AU]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H7824 [4SE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H3211 [12AP]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 789), H3744 [27AP]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: designate (see H.R. 4840), H584 [19JA]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H7824 [4SE]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1205), H9443 [23OC]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

SSI: update eligibility (see H.R. 3307), H8886 [25SE]

Taxation: allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 7086), H9569 [16NO]

——— impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see H.R. 7173), H9667 [27NO]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H7156 [24JY]

Transgender Day of Remembrance: observance (see H. Res. 628), H6465 [17JY]

Transportation Security Administration: improve screening of transgender persons at airport security checkpoints (see H.R. 6659), H7747 [7AU]

Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 6618), H9092 [26SE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation (see H.R. 7210), H9758 [30NO]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H4210 [17MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9408 [28SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Justice: convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment (see H.R. 7370), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authority to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent (see H.R. 6941), H9150 [27SE]

Federal employees: remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (see H.R. 6589), H7722 [26JY]

FEMA: provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks (see H.R. 7037), H9419 [5OC]

Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6304), H5986 [3JY]

Israel: authorize entrance into cooperative project agreement to counter unmanned aerial vehicles that threaten the U.S. or Israel (see H.R. 5117), H1333 [27FE]

SSA: provide payment for fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining replacement Social Security card for certain victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 7371), H10510 [20DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Justice: convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment (H.R. 7370), H10511 [20DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authority to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent (H.R. 6941), H9152 [27SE]

Federal employees: remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (H.R. 6589), H7726 [26JY]

FEMA: provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks (H.R. 7037), H9420 [5OC]

Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6304), H5987 [3JY]

Israel: authorize entrance into cooperative project agreement to counter unmanned aerial vehicles that threaten the U.S. or Israel (H.R. 5117), H1335 [27FE]

SSA: provide payment for fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining replacement Social Security card for certain victims of domestic violence (H.R. 7371), H10511 [20DE]

Remarks

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3650 [26AP]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, H9552 [16NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), H9711 [29NO]

Financial institutions: specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), H516 [18JA]

GAO: report on effectiveness of FAA safety incident reporting and enforcement policies, H3650 [26AP]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H766 [5FE]

Keesler AFB, MS: tribute to 403d Wing 53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron ‘‘Hurricane Hunters’’, E935• [27JN]

Tributes

Couture, Emma, E14• [9JA]

Ros-Lehtinen, Representative, H6105 [11JY]

CRITZ, MATTHEW AND JUANITA

Remarks in House

Critz Farms (business): New York State Agricultural Society Business of the Year Award recipient, H766 [5FE]

CRITZ FARMS (business)

Remarks in House

New York State Agricultural Society: Business of the Year Award recipient, H766 [5FE]

CROATIA, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Kansas City, MO: tribute to National World War I Museum and Memorial concert to commemorate sacrifice of Czech, Slovak, and Croatian peoples, E1229 [12SE]

CROCKER, BRITTANY

Articles and editorials

Every Day One Local Vietnam Veteran Picks Up Trash and Prays for Everyone Who Passes Him, E721 [23MY]

CROFT, SANDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E764 [5JN]

CROHN’S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Robinson, Dick: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter Distinction Award recipient, E1387 [9OC]

CROLEY, ANDY

Remarks in Senate

Leadership Tri-County (organization): Leader of the Year award recipient, S868 [12FE]

CROMIE, KIM

Remarks in House

Katy, TX, Independent School District: Nurse of the Year award recipient, E772 [5JN]

CROMWELL, SUSAN

Articles and editorials

CIA’s Pompeo Says Russia and Others Trying To Undermine U.S. Elections, S97 [9JA]

CRONIN, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1168 [21AU]

CRONIN, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E270 [7MR]

CROOK, AARON

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4142 [17MY]

CROOK COUNTY, WY

Reports filed

Devils Tower National Monument Designation of Mountain and Populated Place as Devils Tower: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 115–630), H3146 [11AP]

CROOKED RIVER RANCH FIRE PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2075), H6067–H6069 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2075), S6492 [3OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2075), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2075) (S. Rept. 115–417), S7318 [5DE]

Texts of

H.R. 2075, provisions, H6067 [11JY]

CROP INSURANCE FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7088), H9443 [23OC]

CROSBIE, ROWENA

Remarks in House

National Association of Women Business Owners: Iowa Hall of Fame Legacy Award recipient, E110 [29JA]

CROSON, SEAN

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1395 [12OC]

CROSS, JORDAN

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E301 [13MR]

CROSS CITY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Ellison, Shannon: Dixie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

CROSSE, MARCIA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5988 [28AU]

CROSSING VINEYARDS AND WINERY, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3690 [26AP]

CROSSLEY, KEVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3332 [16AP]

CROWE, ANDREW AND MICHELLE

Remarks in House

Crowe, Samantha J.: tribute to birth, E1069 [25JY]

CROWE, SAMANTHA J.

Remarks in House

Crowe, Andrew and Michelle: tribute to birth of child, E1069 [25JY]

CROWEL, LORENZO, JR.

Remarks in House

Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation: tribute to Community Labor Awards recipients, E1410 [16OC]

CROWLEY, JOSEPH (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4614 [23MY]

Appointments

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3936 [11MY]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H3835 [8MY]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8886 [25SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9668 [27NO]

Arctic Ocean: prohibit drilling (see H.R. 1784), H1335 [27FE]

Armed Forces: require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1243), H4285 [21MY]

Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building, Brentwood, NY: designate (see H.R. 5412), H3507 [24AP]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3064 [9AP]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Business and industry: clarify that acquisitions that tend to create a monopsony violate certain antitrust laws (see H.R. 5630), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit consideration of spurious economic efficiencies to justify anticompetitive mergers (see H.R. 5642), H3706 [26AP]

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]

China: condemn Dog Meat Festival in city of Yulin and urge end to the dog meat trade (see H. Res. 30), H3835 [8MY]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H584 [19JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H4982 [7JN]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide eligibility under the assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities to veterans with disabilities and their families (see H.R. 5448), H3211 [12AP]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H9431 [12OC]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8739 [20SE]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7732 [27JY]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 2151), H4730 [24MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (see H.R. 5042), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: clarify intent, enhance integrity, and protect and expand 340B discount drug program to meet the needs of the opioid drug crisis (see H.R. 6071), H6650 [23JY]

——— direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H8728 [13SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries and grant such status to nationals of Guatemala (see H.R. 6325), H6041 [10JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of HUD: provide additional funding for the public housing Capital Fund to assist large public housing agencies with mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance and incremental rental assistance vouchers (see H.R. 5200), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H83 [9JA]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H4210 [17MY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H3210 [12AP]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8728 [13SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program to reimburse public transportation agencies that offer free unlimited transportation passes to eligible individuals (see H.R. 5542), H3396 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (see H.R. 5452), H3094 [10AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H737 [2FE]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

Drugs: make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H555 [18JA]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5581 [22JN]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1503 [8MR]

Employment: prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (see H.R. 5632), H3705 [26AP]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H6589 [19JY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H4777 [5JN]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H9436 [16OC]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H8739 [20SE]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8739 [20SE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3096 [10AP]

——— support protecting patients’ access to medically appropriate, evidence-based health care and information, including information about access to safe and legal abortion (see H. Res. 915), H4732 [25MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7743 [3AU]

Housing: prohibit discrimination based on use of Section 8 housing vouchers (see H.R. 202), H3059 [5AP]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

Immigration: establish immigration consumer fraud information hotlines and websites and provide for outreach campaigns on such fraud (see H.R. 6363), H6173 [12JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H1179 [14FE]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3448 [19AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6304), H5986 [3JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9092 [26SE]

Insurance: improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1755 [21MR]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H8887 [25SE]

IRS: restrict immediate sale of seized property to perishable goods (see H.R. 5446), H3094 [10AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3783 [7MY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY: designate (see H.R. 7293), H10209 [13DE]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 744), H1217 [16FE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H1506 [9MR]

Medicare: allow qualified group practices to furnish certain items and services at qualified skilled nursing facilities to individuals entitled to certain benefits to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations (see H.R. 6502), H7685 [25JY]

——— provide coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care (see H.R. 3111), H1653 [15MR]

——— provide coverage of methadone (see H.R. 4097), H678 [29JA]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to provide information on safe disposal of prescription drugs that are controlled substances to certain enrolled individuals (see H.R. 5714), H3884 [9MY]

Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 1130), H9443 [23OC]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4778 [5JN]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5199 [14JN]

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4638), H1609 [14MR]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H6559 [18JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H4139 [16MY]

——— strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H1653 [15MR]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1543 [13MR]

Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge: rename as Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 6064), H7824 [4SE]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H6042 [10JY]

Political ethics: require the President and Vice President to disclose and divest potential financial conflicts of interest and require Presidential appointees to recuse themselves from such matters before their agencies (see H.R. 371), H6589 [19JY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7782 [31AU]

Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2035 (see H.R. 3671), H1217 [16FE]

——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (see H.R. 3314), H1127 [13FE]

Public welfare programs: provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H4283 [21MY]

Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers (see H.R. 2746), H170 [11JA]

Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY: designate (see H.R. 6930), H9149 [27SE]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

SBA: codify Boots to Business Program (see H.R. 5193), H3097 [10AP]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H584 [19JA]

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building, Dansville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5395), H3397 [17AP]

Taxation: exclude from gross income compensation of Armed Forces members assigned to special operations forces who serve in support of certain operations combating terrorism (see H.R. 5747), H3928 [10MY]

——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H8742 [24SE]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see H.R. 5516), H3315 [13AP]

——— provide an employer credit for increasing wages (see H.R. 6648), H7734 [31JY]

——— repeal certain provisions applicable to foreign investment in U.S. real property (see H.R. 6726), H7919 [6SE]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H1507 [9MR]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7756 [17AU]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H584 [19JA]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4584 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 764), H1441 [6MR]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 816), H3147 [11AP]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 709), H610 [21JA]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 833), H3396 [17AP]

Dept. of Education: establish grant program for construction of schools in overcrowded areas (see H.R. 6002), H4776 [5JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require border patrol and immigration enforcement agents document all stops and searches of persons suspected of being in the U.S. illegally and make such information publicly available (see H.R. 5991), H4738 [1JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish USAccounts family savings program (see H.R. 5118), H1333 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to provide grants to carry out projects to reduce railway noise levels that adversely impact schools located in urbanized areas (see H.R. 5691), H3782 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure certain educational benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating the ability of a servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or child of a servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 5781), H3935 [11MY]

Employment: prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of illegality of such covenants (see H.R. 5631), H3705 [26AP]

House of Representatives: establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (see H. Res. 856), H3741 [27AP] (see H. Res. 878), H3834 [8MY]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H1126 [13FE]

Medicare: provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see H.R. 5818), H3976 [15MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Education: establish grant program for construction of schools in overcrowded areas (H.R. 6002), H4776 [5JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require border patrol and immigration enforcement agents document all stops and searches of persons suspected of being in the U.S. illegally and make such information publicly available (H.R. 5991), H4738 [1JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish USAccounts family savings program (H.R. 5118), H1335 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to provide grants to carry out projects to reduce railway noise levels that adversely impact schools located in urbanized areas (H.R. 5691), H3782 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure certain educational benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating the ability of a servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or child of a servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (H.R. 5781), H3935 [11MY]

Employment: prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of illegality of such covenants (H.R. 5631), H3706 [26AP]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 5001), H1126 [13FE]

Medicare: provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (H.R. 5818), H3978 [15MY]

Poems

‘‘Her Golden Years,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E604• [8MY]

Remarks

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (H.R. 3030), H6317, H6318 [17JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3182 [12AP]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H4881 [7JN]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 764), H1421 [6MR]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 816), H3112 [11AP]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 709), H609 [21JA]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 833), H3381 [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4050 [16MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H4050 [16MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5442 [21JN]

Dept. of State: report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3463 [24AP]

Drugs: provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, E905• [25JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, E905• [25JN]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10320 [19DE]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 856), H3726 [27AP]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 878), H3823 [8MY]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H4855 [7JN], H5100 [13JN], H5289 [20JN]

IRS: restrict immediate sale of seized property to perishable goods (H.R. 5446), H3366, H3367 [17AP]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), H9067, H9068 [26SE]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of Good Friday Agreement, E422• [10AP]

Parliamentary inquiry, H3824 [8MY]

Social Security: State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H4881 [7JN]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers, H3541 [25AP]

Steinway & Sons (company): anniversary, E257• [5MR]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3367 [17AP]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3541 [25AP]

Votes: position on missed, H3912• [10MY], E313• [14MR], E850• [15JN], E906• [25JN]

World Hemophilia Day: observance, E481• [17AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Bronx County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization): honoree, E1740 [31DE]

Tributes

Anzalone, AnneMarie, H9068 [26SE]

DeSimone, John, E576• [1MY]

Gallagher, Mary A. (Audrey), E73• [19JA]

Kee, Norman Lau, E78• [19JA]

McDougald, Lynda C., E203• [16FE]

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, H3390• [17AP], E604• [8MY]

CROWLEY, LA

Remarks in House

National Rice Month: observance, H9082 [26SE]

CROWLEY (LA) POST SIGNAL

Obituaries

Bush, James R., Jr., E162 [8FE]

CROWN POINT, IN

Remarks in House

Lake County Parks and Recreation: anniversary, E657 [16MY]

CROYDON, PA

Remarks in House

Croydon Fire Co.: anniversary, H8112 [12SE]

CROZET, VA

Remarks in House

Amtrak: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Amtrak: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

CRUMBLING FOUNDATIONS SMALL BUSINESS AND HOMEOWNERS ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2745), S2439 [25AP]

CRUZ, ALMA

Remarks in House

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846 [14JN]

CRUZ, KATHERINE L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1234 [12SE]

CRUZ, REBECCA

Remarks in House

Harris County, TX: tribute to Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies, E861 [19JN]

CRUZ, TED (a Senator from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4441, S4447, S4451 [26JN], S4645, S4653, S4659, S4660, S4677 [27JN], S4749, S4761, S4764 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3262 [6JN], S3351, S3352 [7JN], S3595, S3615, S3617, S3706, S3707 [11JN], S3768, S3778 [12JN], S3923 [13JN], S3953 [14JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5768, S5784 [21AU], S5853 [22AU], S5898, S5901, S5933, S5934 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5202 [23JY], S5381 [25JY], S5425, S5431, S5432 [26JY], S5533, S5585 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1588 [8MR], S1636 [12MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4045 [19JN], S4290 [20JN], S4348 [21JN]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7688, S7689, S7694 [17DE]

Space policy: reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (S. 3277), S7995 [20DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S911 [13FE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Appropriations: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (see S. 2330), S467 [23JA]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1846 [20MR]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2970 [4JN]

Bureau of the Census: conduct a survey to determine income and poverty levels in the U.S. in a manner that accounts for the receipt of Federal means-tested benefits (see S. 2450), S1164 [15FE]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Cambodia: support successful implementation of 1991 Paris Peace Agreement (see S. 2412), S840 [8FE]

China: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

——— express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting (see S. Res. 220), S5268 [24JY]

——— require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 3171), S4734 [28JN]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2485 [26AP]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see S. 3191), S5425 [26JY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2872), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see S.J. Res. 56), S2680 [15MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S2219 [17AP]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see S. 2866), S2724 [16MY]

Courts: modify prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see S. 259), S4965 [16JY]

——— permit other courts to transfer certain cases to U.S. Tax Court (see S. 3339), S6388 [28SE]

——— require impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death (see S. 2389), S703 [7FE]

Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see S. 2946), S2923 [24MY]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S6817 [11OC]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1453 [7MR]

——— improve U.S. missile defense capabilities (see S. 2980), S2924 [24MY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S5694 [16AU]

Dept. of Education: provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (see S. 2351), S6770 [10OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see S. Res. 611), S6496 [3OC]

Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see S. 2152), S168 [11JA]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S520 [25JA]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1949 [22MR]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7386 [10DE]

Dept. of State: renegotiate agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts (see S. Res. 577), S5832 [22AU]

Dept. of the Treasury: report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (see S. 2353), S1687 [13MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7989 [20DE]

Encinal Veterans Post Office, Encinal, TX: designate (see S. 3548), S6541 [4OC]

Endangered species: permit States to regulate intrastate endangered species and threatened species (see S. 935), S6495 [3OC]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S1453 [7MR]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

Federal agencies and departments: increase access to agency guidance documents (see S. 2296), S5518 [31JY]

——— require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see S. 299), S348 [19JA]

Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and gun trafficking (see S. 2502), S1378 [6MR]

Forest Service: transfer certain national forest lands in Texas (see S. 3245), S5107 [19JY]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see S. 2734), S2391 [24AP]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

——— designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible aliens (see S. 2785), S6144 [12SE]

——— fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines (see S. 3713), S7319 [5DE]

——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see S. 2293), S167 [11JA]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (see S. Res. 431), S1630 [12MR]

Iran: impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see S. 3243), S5694 [16AU]

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see S. 3431), S6142 [12SE]

J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson U.S. Courthouse, Amarillo, TX: designate (see S. 3222), S5425 [26JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Las Damas de Blanco (organization): Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty recipient (see S. Res. 511), S2725 [16MY]

Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (see S. 3719), S7356 [6DE]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 377), S468 [23JA]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Mission Veterans Post Office Building, Mission, TX: designate (see S. 3546), S6541 [4OC]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see S. 3470), S7191 [28NO]

NASA: provide for continuing cooperation with Israel Space Agency (see S. 2504), S1378 [6MR]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support investigation into killing of protestors, call for negotiations to end political crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see S. Res. 556), S4369 [25JN]

——— report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S5066 [18JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S5109 [19JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Pleasanton Veterans Post Office, Pleasanton, TX: designate (see S. 3547), S6541 [4OC]

Roads and highways: establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under National Park Service laws relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States (see S. 2588), S2076 [11AP]

——— establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States (see S. 2587), S2076 [11AP]

——— increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2586), S2076 [11AP]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary (see S. Res. 503), S2623 [10MY]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S4282 [20JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7989 [20DE]

Stephens, Don and Deyon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2714), S2321 [19AP]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7989 [20DE]

Taxation: encourage use of 529 plans and Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 2306), S187 [16JA]

Tibetan Rights Day: observance (see S. Res. 408), S1165 [15FE] (see S. Res. 429), S1578 [8MR]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see S. 3190), S4875 [10JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: permit taking of certain black vultures and ravens (see S. 935), S6495 [3OC]

Venezuela: provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 3760), S7656 [17DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7989 [20DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

China: identify officials responsible for imprisonment of political prisoners and sanction them for human rights abuses (see S. 2985), S2968 [4JN]

Colleges and universities: require the FBI to create a list of foreign intelligence threats to higher education and require reporting to Dept. of Education of certain gifts from such entities (see S. 2903), S2835 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish position of Assistant Sec. of Defense for Space (see S. 3774), S7790 [18DE]

Dept. of Education: allow use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program grants to reinforce school safety infrastructure, technology, and personnel (see S. 3506), S6341 [26SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: submit an annual report on use of official time by employees and limit instances in which official time may be granted for certain purposes (see S. 2288), S138 [10JA]

Endangered species: prohibit listing of a living nonnative species as a threatened species or an endangered species (see S. 2778), S2485 [26AP]

Fannin County, TX: limit claims seeking judicial review of any environmental impact statement, review, or authorization of the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Project (see S. 3202), S4950 [12JY]

Hidden Figures Way, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3370), S5931 [23AU]

Hurricanes: recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (see S. Res. 650), S6304 [25SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN]

Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S46 [4JA]

——— impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see S. 3758), S7586 [13DE]

Medicare: allow individuals to choose to opt out of part A benefit (see S. 3560), S6731 [9OC]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense and sovereignty over Golan Heights to assure security from attack and hold Syria accountable for killing civilians and use of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 732), S7657 [17DE]

NASA: authorize programs (see S. 3799), S7926 [19DE]

Palestinians: impose sanctions against officials who provide payments to individuals imprisoned for, or to families of those who died, committing acts of terrorism against Israeli or U.S. citizens (see S. 3801), S7989 [20DE]

Political campaigns: eliminate limitations on direct contributions to candidates and require disclosure of certain contributions within 24 hours (see S. 3735), S7385 [10DE]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see S. 3526), S6388 [28SE]

Space policy: reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (see S. 3277), S5361 [25JY]

Taxation: allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see S. 3102), S4343 [21JN]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 3317), S5582 [1AU]

——— index certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss (see S. 2688), S2218 [17AP]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see S. 2281), S46 [4JA] (see S. 2291), S138 [10JA] (see S. 2687), S2218 [17AP]

Telecommunications: prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress (see S. 3255), S5130 [23JY]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5267 [24JY]

Victims of Communism Month: observance (see S. Res. 587), S5130 [23JY]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756, S3757 [12JN], S3933, S3934, S3943 [14JN]

Remarks

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2244 [18AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, require State agencies to operate a work activation program, and update photo ID requirements under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4708 [28JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4708 [28JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), S5046 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify crimes that would make prisoners ineligible for prison rehabilitation programs or early release, S7781 [18DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7781 [18DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5536 [1AU]

District of Columbia: prohibit funding to implement individual health insurance mandate, S5536 [1AU]

EPA: address price of renewable identification number credits (RINs) paid by oil refineries to show compliance with Renewable Fuel Standard, S688, S693 [7FE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5536 [1AU]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, S5803 [22AU]

Immigration: improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S1144 [15FE]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (S. 3091), S5047 [18JY]

Israel: independence anniversary, S2245 [18AP]

——— media response to protests at Gaza border during U.S. embassy relocation ceremony, S2750–S2752 [17MY]

——— recognize relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, S2750–S2752 [17MY]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6595 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6595 [5OC]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7781 [18DE]

Northey, William: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, S688, S689, S693 [7FE]

——— nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, unanimous-consent request, S688 [7FE]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5041 [18JY]

Oswaldo Payá Way, Washington, DC: designate (S. 539), S5094 [19JY]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba, S5094 [19JY]

Space policy: reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (S. 3277), S7966, S7970 [20DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1144 [15FE]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria (S. 1892), S5803 [22AU]

Tributes

Bush, George, S7263 [4DE]

Nelson, Senator, S7481 [12DE]

CT COLONOGRAPHY SCREENING FOR COLORECTAL CANCER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3465), S6223 [18SE]

CUBA, NM

Remarks in House

Cuba Little League Basketball Championship: tribute to volunteers, E516 [24AP]

CUBA, REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (S. Res. 224), S2078, S2079 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Crime: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 391), S613 [5FE]

Las Damas de Blanco (organization): Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty recipient (see S. Res. 511), S2725 [16MY] (see H. Res. 916), H4732 [25MY]

Victims of Communism Month: observance (see S. Res. 587), S5130 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Brothers to the Rescue (organization): anniversary of downing of aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1130 [14FE]

Centro Mater (organization): anniversary, H3989 [16MY]

Communism: assessement, H689 [30JA]

Facts About Cuban Exiles (FACE) (organization): tribute to honorees, H3587 [26AP]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: Inter-American Chapter of Hadassah recognition of Cuban Jews who fought in Israeli War of Independence, H6633 [23JY]

Latin America: ensure free, fair, and transparent elections in Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia, H419 [17JA]

Political reform, H3399 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: promote American agriculture in Cuba, S4484, S4485 [27JN]

Díaz-Canel, Miguel: selection as President by Cuba’s National Assembly, S2338 [23AP]

Oswaldo Payá Way, Washington, DC: designate (S. 539), S5094 [19JY]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba, S5094 [19JY]

——— commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (S. Res. 224), S2078, S2079 [11AP]

Political reform, S2338 [23AP]

Reports filed

Commemorate Anniversary of Death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas and Call for Investigation, Honor Commitment to Democratic Values, and End Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 224), S1875 [21MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 391, extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S., S614 [5FE]

S. Res. 511, Las Damas de Blanco (organization) recipient of Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty, S2727 [16MY]

S. Res. 587, Victims of Communism Month, S5132 [23JY]

CUBAN AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Facts About Cuban Exiles (FACE) (organization): tribute to honorees, H3587 [26AP]

CUELLAR, HENRY (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4699 [24MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H551 [18JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9449 [26OC]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Commission on Securing Our Nation’s Children: establish (see H.R. 5380), H2040 [22MR]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 4311), H133 [10JA]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H5649 [25JN]

——— enter into memoranda of understanding with State and local prosecuting authorities concerning adjudication of criminal offenses committed by minors (see H.R. 5392), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Education: provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (see H.R. 4001), H3050 [26MR]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 820), H629 [25JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H4584 [22MY]

——— establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H9408 [28SE]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 6992), H9405 [28SE]

Dept. of Justice: provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H7941 [7SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9463 [2NO]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: reform Federal Insurance Office (see H.R. 3861), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H7735 [31JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H3444 [18AP]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for certain limitations on judicial review of agency actions (see H.R. 5468), H3146 [11AP]

FERC: address insufficient compensation of employees and other personnel (see H.R. 6552), H7751 [10AU]

Health: improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1606), H6112 [11JY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H10512 [20DE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9431 [12OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9821 [10DE]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H5153 [13JN]

——— ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7728 [26JY]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1825), H1609 [14MR]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H7728 [26JY]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H3148 [11AP]

——— provide for a demonstration project to further examine benefits of providing coverage and payment for items and services necessary to administer intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in the home (see H.R. 4724), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide for coverage of rural emergency medical center services (see H.R. 5678), H10211 [13DE]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see H.R. 5818), H7689 [25JY]

Members of Congress: reduce rate of pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1794), H583 [19JA]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9691 [28NO]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H1342 [1MR]

Patents: include exclusive economic zone as part of U.S. for patent infringement (see H.R. 7201), H9743 [29NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H7689 [25JY]

Pensions: authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design (see H.R. 4997), H3444 [18AP]

Product safety: require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see H.R. 6022), H9444 [23OC]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 858), H3742 [27AP]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Taxation: allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions (see H.R. 5771), H3929 [10MY]

——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]

——— make public names and addresses of foreign persons contributing certain amounts to certain tax-exempt organizations and require disclosure of foreign campaign contributions (see H.R. 6983), H9668 [27NO]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H3052 [29MR]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H1178 [14FE]

Trademarks: clarify that the licensing of a mark, and any control or exercise of control thereof for certain purposes, does not create an employment or principal-agent relationship (see H.R. 6695), H7781 [31AU]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 466), H3342 [16AP]

Veterans: include federally qualified health centers and primary care associations in efforts to help homeless veterans (see H.R. 6572), H7722 [26JY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9408 [28SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9420 [5OC]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 4044), H1214 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H1607 [14MR]

Constitutional authority statements

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (H.R. 5280), H1609 [14MR]

Remarks

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (H.R. 4819), H6314 [17JY]

Air Force: conduct core sampling study at Lackland AFB, TX, to determine if any regulated or hazardous substances are present along route of wastewater pipeline replacement project, H4702 [24MY]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H2020 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4702 [24MY]

——— making appropriations, H2020 [22MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5719 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, H9045 [26SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6490 [18JY]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H2020 [22MR]

Dept. of Transportation: preempt State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules, H3676 [26AP]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H8243 [13SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H9045 [26SE]

Encinal Veterans Post Office, Encinal, TX: designate (H.R. 1211), E1581• [29NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, H8243 [13SE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3676 [26AP]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (S. 2734), H6224 [16JY]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6183 [13JY]

KXTN–Radio (San Antonio, TX): anniversary, E851• [15JN]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: League of United Latin American Citizens Council Señor Internacional Award recipient, E192• [15FE]

Mexico: promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (H.R. 1567), H9592 [27NO]

Mission Veterans Post Office Building, Mission, TX: designate (H.R. 1209), H1347 [5MR]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), H7890 [6SE]

Pleasanton Veterans Post Office, Pleasanton, TX: designate (H.R. 1210), E1575• [29NO]

Votes: position on missed, E51• [17JA], E916• [26JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H401 [16JA], H3970 [15MY], H5646 [25JN]

Tributes

Guerra, Jose N., E135• [5FE]

Jacobson, Roberta S., E665• [16MY]

Leo, William, E651• [15MY]

Lizcano, Peter, E648• [15MY]

Villarreal, Ildefonso Guajardo, E197• [15FE]

Willis, Dallas L., E1712• [20DE]

CUENI, RYAN

Remarks in House

Lake County, OH, Chiefs of Police Association: Medal of Honor recipient, E1231 [12SE]

CULBERSON, JOHN ABNEY (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4836 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4579 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H581 [19JA]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 644), H3452 [23AP]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H1609 [14MR] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H737 [2FE]

Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 637), H10270 [17DE]

Commission on Long Term Social Security Solvency: establish (see H.R. 3423), H3750 [3MY]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Crime: condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (see H. Res. 257), H555 [18JA]

Dept. of Energy: establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 5906), H5817 [27JN]

——— reauthorize Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 3681), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9758 [30NO]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H3783 [7MY]

——— modify eligibility requirements for participation in a commercial driver pilot program (see H.R. 3889), H1442 [6MR]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1699 [19MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7772 [24AU]

FDA: extend market exclusivity periods for drugs approved to prevent, diagnose, or treat a rare disease or condition (see H.R. 1223), H3746 [1MY]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 2212), H1543 [13MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1342 [1MR]

——— require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H404 [16JA]

FEMA: carry out a pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see H.R. 5569), H3441 [18AP]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees and criminalize theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club (see H.R. 3790), H975 [7FE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3931 [10MY]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H4285 [21MY]

——— ensure coverage for pre-existing conditions and guarantee coverage in individual and group markets contingent on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act repeal (see H.R. 1121), H9420 [5OC]

——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H5977 [28JN]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H1653 [15MR]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H4733 [25MY]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H5199 [14JN]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7772 [24AU]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1610 [14MR]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Res. 774), H1654 [15MR]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8732 [17SE]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H3316 [13AP]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H10606 [31DE]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1443 [6MR]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]

——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H3316 [13AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

Medicaid: require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 4849), H3783 [7MY]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H1267 [26FE]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H1127 [13FE]

——— preserve access to rehabilitation innovation centers (see H.R. 4582), H785 [5FE]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3750 [3MY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H9449 [26OC]

NASA: specify U.S. human spaceflight goals and objectives (see H.R. 6910), H9420 [5OC]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H8728 [13SE]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H3050 [26MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H83 [9JA]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H3746 [1MY]

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H8727 [13SE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9449 [26OC]

Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3576 [25AP]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H8739 [20SE]

Taxation: allow a credit for facilities using a qualified methane conversion technology to provide transportation fuels and chemicals (see H.R. 1655), H1507 [9MR]

——— allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (see H.R. 3988), H8732 [17SE]

——— allow the volumetric excise tax credit for liquid fuel derived from natural gas through the Fischer-Tropsch process (see H.R. 3431), H1374 [5MR]

——— exclude from gross income certain amounts realized on the disposition of property raised or produced by a student farmer (see H.R. 1626), H1127 [13FE]

——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see H.R. 795), H3316 [13AP]

——— improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see H.R. 3761), H625 [22JA]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 2310), H3743 [27AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5154 [13JN]

——— repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 5220), H4981 [7JN]

Unemployment: require substance abuse risk assessment and targeted drug testing as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3330), H3783 [7MY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4850 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Daughters of the Republic of Texas (organization): establish Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 6672), H7756 [17AU]

Dept. of HUD: authorize Community Development Block Grant Program grants for partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide tools, equipment, or resources used for community development or rehabilitation projects (see H.R. 5755), H3929 [10MY]

Disasters: amend laws relative to Federal assistance to individuals and households (see H.R. 4930), H783 [5FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Daughters of the Republic of Texas (organization): establish Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (H.R. 6672), H7756 [17AU]

Dept. of HUD: authorize Community Development Block Grant Program grants for partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide tools, equipment, or resources used for community development or rehabilitation projects (H.R. 5755), H3930 [10MY]

Disasters: amend laws relative to Federal assistance to individuals and households (H.R. 4930), H784 [5FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5952), H4729 [24MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H9769 [10DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: legislative process, H10322 [19DE]

——— making consolidated appropriations, H2020 [22MR]

——— making continuing, H10495 [20DE]

Corps of Engineers: expedite flood and storm damage reduction studies to reduce the risk of damage from future floods and hurricanes in the Houston and coastal Texas areas, H4836, H4837 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4836, H4837 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10495 [20DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H2020 [22MR]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H10495 [20DE]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10495 [20DE]

Votes: position on missed, H92• [10JA], H5221• [15JN], E54• [17JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H7939 [7SE]

Tribute, H3697 [26AP], E1697 [20DE]

Reports filed

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]

Tributes

Bush, Barbara Pierce, H3695, H3696, H3697, H3698, H3699, H3700 [26AP]

Bush, George, H9809 [10DE]

Schiller, Aschley, E1245• [13SE]

CULBERT, JOHN L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1651 [12DE]

CULLEN, CLAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E114 [30JA]

CULLEN, CLAYTON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2894 [24MY]

CULLEN, CLAYTON R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1283 [28FE]

CULLEN, THOMAS T.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S1931 [22MR]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1946 [22MR]

CULLINAN, EDMOND (NED)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E57 [18JA]

CULVAHOUSE, ARTHUR B., JR.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S7585 [13DE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC

Remarks in House

Healy, Mac: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Realtor Cup Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (see S. Res. 457), S2075 [11AP]

Remarks in House

Tuckey, Kenneth L.: Boy Scouts of Cumberland County, PA, Friends of Scouting Award recipient, E549 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (S. Res. 457), S2079 [11AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 457, Senate Legal Counsel representation and testimony of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al., S2076 [11AP]

CUMMINGS, ELIJAH E. (a Representative from Maryland)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H10587 [21DE]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 1406), H4139 [16MY]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H629 [25JA]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5233), H6196 [13JY]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8733 [17SE]

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5043), H1211 [15FE]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1372 [5MR]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1729 [20MR]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H7689 [25JY]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1342 [1MR]

——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H1214 [15FE]

——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H6042 [10JY]

——— establish Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program (see H.R. 4379), H3707 [26AP]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7871 [5SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H5094 [12JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish humane practices for repatriation of aliens at the border and effective standards for the treatment of certain detained aliens (see H.R. 2572), H4850 [6JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9432 [12OC]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see H.R. 5908), H5095 [12JN]

——— provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3576 [25AP]

Dept. of HUD: make housing more affordable (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

Dept. of Justice: develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1127 [13FE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H1653 [15MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9436 [16OC]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H1342 [1MR]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H4981 [7JN]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

——— require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement national employer notification service (see H.R. 6518), H7686 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5649 [25JN]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H9460 [30OC]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

——— require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H5286 [19JN]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7735 [31JY]

Executive Office of the President: require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 911), H1543 [13MR]

Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H4850 [6JN]

FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 6145), H5284 [19JN]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H168 [11JA]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1336 [27FE]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7756 [17AU]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 5163), H1372 [5MR]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm to a person whose State license to purchase, own, or possess a firearm has been revoked, or a person who has been ordered by a State court to surrender all firearms (see H.R. 5652), H3783 [7MY]

——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (see H.R. 4268), H1267 [26FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H9436 [16OC]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7921 [6SE]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 2043), H4849 [6JN] (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H4850 [6JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9408 [28SE]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H9432 [12OC]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H6112 [11JY]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.J. Res. 145), H10338 [19DE]

J. Howard Coble Post Office Building, Greensboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 5187), H3060 [5AP]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H1127 [13FE]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H6112 [11JY]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H9443 [23OC]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H10338 [19DE]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5199 [14JN]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H5153 [13JN]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 977), H5976 [28JN]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6465 [17JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9460 [30OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (see H.R. 5925), H4692 [23MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H3783 [7MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8108 [10SE]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H3096 [10AP]

——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (see H.R. 6076), H5093 [12JN]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9092 [26SE]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8887 [25SE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H7751 [10AU]

Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 789), H3445 [18AP]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (see H.R. 6893), H9153 [27SE]

Sgt. Maj. Wardell B. Turner Post Office Building, Salisbury, MD: designate (see H.R. 4913), H736 [2FE]

Taxation: allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 7086), H9443 [23OC]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7777 [28AU]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H5022 [8JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7759 [21AU]

Voting: clarify that a State may not use inactivity of voters as the basis for cancelling the registration of such voters in the State on grounds that they have changed residence (see H.R. 6122), H7735 [31JY]

——— develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H6557 [18JY]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 935), H5093 [12JN]

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD: designate (see H.R. 4890), H676 [29JA]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H83 [9JA]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H1442 [6MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Education: amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (see H.R. 5390), H2041 [22MR]

Dept. of Justice: make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs (see H.R. 5834), H4137 [16MY]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H3440 [18AP]

Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council: establish (see H.R. 4878), H628 [25JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see H.R. 4826), H552 [18JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Education: amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (H.R. 5390), H2042 [22MR]

Dept. of Justice: make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs (H.R. 5834), H4138 [16MY]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (H.R. 5545), H3442 [18AP]

Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council: establish (H.R. 4878), H629 [25JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (H.R. 4826), H554 [18JA]

Remarks

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, H5325 [20JN]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (H.R. 5545), H5113 [13JN], H5323 [20JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9245 [28SE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (H.R. 5415), H6201 [16JY]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 149), H10570 [21DE]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6182 [13JY]

National Archives and Records Administration: require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies and require a certification and reports relative to Presidential records (H.R. 1376), H6200 [16JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (H.R. 5925), H5322, H5324, H5325 [20JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H10105 [12DE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD: designate (H.R. 4890), H6203• [16JY]

Tributes

Worrell, La’Shawn, H9669 [28NO]

CUMMINGS, GRANT

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7277 [4DE]

CUMMINGS, RUTH E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E165 [8FE]

CUMMINS, DAN C.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1505 [9MR], H3045 [23MR], H3745 [1MY], H7761 [24AU], H8735 [20SE], H10213 [17DE]

CUNNINGHAM, DANNY

Remarks in House

Kentucky Farm Bureau: Farmer of the Year award recipient, H9749 [30NO]

CUNNINGHAM, GENEVA

Poems

‘‘Pure’’, H1510 [13MR]

CUNNINGHAM, NICK

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to participation, H968 [7FE]

CUNNINGHAM, QUINCY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1642 [11DE]

CURBELO, CARLOS (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4652, H4655 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area: include Livingston County, IL, Jonesboro, IL, and Freeport, IL (see H.R. 1161), H7870 [5SE]

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H3887 [9MY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9420 [5OC]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H9432 [12OC]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H1075 [8FE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8733 [17SE]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4954), H902 [6FE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 7025), H9414 [2OC]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H3060 [5AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1127 [13FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: establish Patient and State Stability Fund to give States flexibility in how they provide assistance for health insurance costs (see H.R. 4666), H678 [29JA]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H8887 [25SE]

Climate: recognize impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and support policies that address causes and effects of climate change (see H. Res. 825), H3315 [13AP]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2317), H3707 [26AP]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8886 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorize grants to support the study of world languages in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 1239), H1221 [20FE]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H6464 [17JY]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (see H.R. 1635), H7824 [4SE]

——— update reporting requirements for institutions of higher education and provide for more accurate and complete data on student retention, graduation, and earnings outcomes (see H.R. 4479), H7735 [31JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage (see H.R. 5610), H3574 [25AP]

——— establish the same compliance date for amended energy conservation standards for both light bulbs and motors in ceiling fan light kits (see H.R. 3477), H733 [30JA]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]

——— establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H7871 [5SE]

——— finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.R. 6561), H7825 [4SE]

——— improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 548), H3886 [9MY]

——— limit orphan drug exclusion under the discount drug program requiring drug manufacturers to provide drugs to eligible health care organizations at reduced prices (see H.R. 2889), H3060 [5AP]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5796), H3975 [15MY]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H7871 [5SE]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1221 [20FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 3356), H3507 [24AP] (see H.R. 5682), H4285 [21MY]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1336 [27FE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1221 [20FE]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (see H.R. 4221), H3097 [10AP]

Dept. of State: monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see H.R. 1911), H3059 [5AP]

——— report on educational materials used in the West Bank and Gaza by the Palestinian Authority or U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6034), H6465 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7759 [21AU]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H3887 [9MY]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H1442 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 809), H3096 [10AP]

——— conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3783 [7MY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1267 [26FE]

——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H3397 [17AP]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (see H.R. 5644), H3744 [27AP]

——— extend authority to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent (see H.R. 6941), H9420 [5OC]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H3060 [5AP]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H1127 [13FE]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H9431 [12OC]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H4778 [5JN]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1501 [8MR]

EPA: reinstate information about climate change that was removed from, or redacted on, the Agency’s website (see H.R. 5552), H3507 [24AP]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H9471 [9NO]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H7728 [26JY]

FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H8739 [20SE]

Federal employees: remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (see H.R. 6589), H8733 [17SE]

——— require a Government political appointee to reimburse the Government for unlawful use of Federal funds (see H.R. 6295), H5975 [28JN]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H1179 [14FE]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6379), H7157 [24JY]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H583 [19JA]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H7824 [4SE]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1217 [16FE]

——— increase age at which a rifle or shotgun may be acquired from a federally licensed firearms dealer (see H.R. 5398), H2041 [22MR]

Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9416 [2OC]

——— codify standards to ensure infrastructure projects that receive Federal funding are built to withstand flood damage (see H.R. 7024), H9414 [2OC]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H3747 [1MY]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see H.R. 5472), H4694 [23MY]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (see H.R. 4979), H1074 [8FE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H7728 [26JY]

Health: improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1606), H3506 [24AP]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H7871 [5SE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H478 [17JA]

House Rules: amend to exclude existing or proposed Corps of Engineers or Bureau of Reclamation water resources development projects from the definition of earmark (see H. Res. 313), H1268 [26FE]

——— encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (see H.R. 3440), H3743 [27AP]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H3743 [27AP]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7688 [25JY]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

——— restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H8171 [12SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H738 [2FE]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7921 [6SE]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3835 [8MY]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H3835 [8MY]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

Keiser University: anniversary (see H. Res. 680), H18 [8JA]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H7871 [5SE]

Las Damas de Blanco (organization): Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty recipient (see H. Res. 916), H4732 [25MY]

Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 6780), H8169 [12SE]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H554 [18JA]

——— encourage beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive (see H.R. 3181), H3444 [18AP]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see H.R. 1898), H3059 [5AP]

——— modernize physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models (see H.R. 4206), H3979 [15MY]

——— permit review of certain payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (see H.R. 5985), H6042 [10JY]

——— provide for a special enrollment period for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 5104), H1332 [27FE]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H9408 [28SE]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6256), H6042 [10JY]

Middle East: impose sanctions relative to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism (see H.R. 2712), H3060 [5AP]

Morocco: reaffirm support for combating terrorism, condemn actions by Polisario Front and terrorist groups in Western Sahara and North Africa, and reaffirm autonomy plan and support peaceful agreement for Western Sahara (see H. Res. 1101), H9406 [28SE]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H8172 [12SE]

National Women Veterans Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 775), H1542 [13MR]

Native Americans: reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation (see H.R. 5244), H1610 [14MR]

NATO: prohibit funding for U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 6530), H7732 [27JY]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 981), H5987 [3JY]

——— report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see H.R. 6683), H7871 [5SE]

NOAA: develop information platform to integrate coastal data, decision-support tools, training, and best practices, and coordinate collection of geospatial data to inform and improve management of coastal region (see H.R. 4062), H554 [18JA]

——— reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H7871 [5SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8728 [13SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3798), H3096 [10AP]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3096 [10AP]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H3783 [7MY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H9092 [26SE]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5836), H4137 [16MY]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

——— support businesses and extend child tax credits for families (see H.R. 5975), H4731 [25MY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H3060 [5AP]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2899), H3452 [23AP]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: designate (see H.R. 4840), H584 [19JA]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

SSA: provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (see H.R. 6084), H5201 [14JN]

States: prohibit from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional or driver’s licenses or issuing penalties due to student loan default (see H.R. 6156), H6196 [13JY]

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 4681), H3507 [24AP]

Tariff: make certain footwear eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 2735), H5201 [14JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H4582 [22MY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H7871 [5SE]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8106 [10SE]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H1654 [15MR]

——— improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts (see H.R. 5138), H3097 [10AP]

——— improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (see H.R. 5445), H3211 [12AP]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]

——— promote new business innovation (see H.R. 6756), H8106 [10SE]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H3064 [9AP]

——— treat obligations financing professional sports stadiums as private activity bonds if such obligations meet the private business use test (see H.R. 811), H4139 [16MY]

Time: make daylight savings time permanent (see H.R. 5279), H1607 [14MR]

——— make daylight savings time permanent for Florida (see H.R. 5278), H1653 [15MR]

Transportation Security Administration: require airports to submit security plans that include training programs for active threats, crowd management, mass evacuations, and restarting operations (see H.R. 4737), H133 [10JA]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps: establish (see H.R. 2987), H478 [17JA]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation (see H.R. 7210), H9758 [30NO]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H8887 [25SE]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H3506 [24AP]

——— provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 506), H82 [9JA]

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 929), H5021 [8JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: combat unfair trade practices affecting core seasonal industries by allowing producers to bring trade cases if they can prove illegal seasonal dumping of products by foreign producers (see H.R. 7015), H9414 [2OC]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 695), H404 [16JA]

Dept. of HHS: develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (see H.R. 5699), H3833 [8MY] (see H.R. 5774), H3934 [11MY]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (see H.R. 5774), H3934 [11MY]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5847), H4138 [16MY]

SSA: provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (see H.R. 5192), H1475 [7MR]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of families of slain or injured victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL (see H.R. 5382), H2040 [22MR]

——— eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building infrastructure (see H.R. 6463), H6648 [23JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Agriculture: combat unfair trade practices affecting core seasonal industries by allowing producers to bring trade cases if they can prove illegal seasonal dumping of products by foreign producers (H.R. 7015), H9415 [2OC]

Dept. of HHS: develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (H.R. 5699), H3834 [8MY]

——— develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (H.R. 5774), H3935 [11MY]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (H.R. 5774), H3935 [11MY]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 5847), H4139 [16MY]

SSA: provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (H.R. 5192), H1476 [7MR]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of families of slain or injured victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL (H.R. 5382), H2042 [22MR]

——— eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building infrastructure (H.R. 6463), H6649 [23JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5819 [28JN]

Letters

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5257 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5258 [19JN]

Remarks

Adamson, Dale: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H27 [9JA]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 695), H397 [16JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5486 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5443 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H472 [17JA]

Dept. of the Interior: proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, H27 [9JA]

Drugs: end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans, H3501, H3502 [24AP]

——— provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws, H472 [17JA]

Firearms: gun control, H1271 [27FE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (H.R. 4979), H1102 [13FE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10325 [19DE]

Immigrant Heritage Month: observance, H5820 [28JN]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 1468), H5487 [21JN]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H27 [9JA]

——— reform, H5820 [28JN]

IRS: make permanent the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grant program (H.R. 2901), H979 [8FE], H3373, H3374, H3375 [17AP]

Medicare: require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to include information on risks associated with opioids, coverage of certain nonopioid pain treatments, and safe disposal of prescription drugs (H.R. 5775), H5256, H5257, H5258 [19JN]

——— require prescription drug plans to include information on adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain, H5257 [19JN]

——— revise certain measures used under the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey relating to pain management, H5257 [19JN]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (H.R. 4547), H748 [5FE]

——— provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (H.R. 5192), H3377, H3378, H3380 [17AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H979 [8FE]

Taxation: allow deductions and credits relating to expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with State law (H.R. 1810), H472 [17JA], H3503 [24AP]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (H.R. 1661), H397 [16JA]

Votes: position on missed, H698• [30JA], H1421• [6MR], E273• [7MR], E481• [17AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H10325 [19DE]

Tributes

Costello, Representative, H10326 [19DE]

Davis, Representative Rodney, H10325 [19DE]

Little, John W., H978 [8FE]

Sinema, Representative, H3379 [17AP]

Weech, Christopher A., E275• [7MR]

CURBING REALISTIC EXPLOITATIVE ELECTRONIC PEDOPHILIC ROBOTS (CREEPER) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4655), H5119–H5121 [13JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4655, provisions, H5119 [13JN]

CURREN, STEPHEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2913 [24MY]

CURRENCY see Money

CURRO, ALLI

Remarks in House

Type One Parent Project (TOPP) Foundation: tribute, H1379 [6MR]

CURRY, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame: inductee, E1511 [13NO]

CURRY, WAYNE K.

Bills and resolutions

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD: designate (see S. 2725), S2321 [19AP] (see H.R. 4890), H676 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD: designate (H.R. 4890), H6202, H6203 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD: designate (H.R. 4890), S7064 [15NO]

Reports filed

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4890), S6387 [28SE]

Texts of

H.R. 4890, Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD, H6202 [16JY]

CURTAILING LOBBYISTS AND EMPOWERING AMERICANS FOR A NEW POLITICS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3274), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6533), H7686 [25JY]

CURTIS, BETTIE J. BROUSSARD

Remarks in House

West Orange-Stark Alumni Foundation, Inc.: Blossoming Minds MLK Gala Legend Award recipient, E13 [9JA]

CURTIS, DAWN C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H781 [5FE]

CURTIS, DOUG

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7576 [13DE]

CURTIS, JANE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E748 [29MY]

CURTIS, JOHN R. (a Representative from Utah)

Amendments

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5564 [22JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H133 [10JA]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for training for National Guard and Reserve members and prohibit furlough of such members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4966), H3050 [26MR]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3316 [13AP]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H3507 [24AP]

BLM: relocate headquarters from Washington, DC, to a Western State (see H.R. 2287), H677 [29JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah (see H.R. 6979), H9405 [28SE]

Bureau of the Census: provide for more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the decennial census (see H.R. 5303), H1651 [15MR]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H10211 [13DE]

Congress: require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see H.R. 395), H6558 [18JY]

Contraceptives: ensure employers cannot prohibit access, call for an FDA study on whether prescriptions are necessary for contraceptives, and allow use of certain health accounts to purchase over-the-counter drugs (see H.R. 421), H18 [8JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, extend and subsequently repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar (see H.R. 4265), H6264 [16JY]

——— make certain multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 3841), H4694 [23MY]

——— modify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirement applicable to able-bodied adults without dependents (see H.R. 2996), H3707 [26AP]

Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H3452 [23AP]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H3576 [25AP]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 820), H902 [6FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H3444 [18AP]

Dept. of Justice: make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 2666), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H7941 [7SE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1221 [20FE]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (see H.R. 3320), H19 [8JA]

——— require reports on religious intolerance in Saudi Arabian educational materials (see H.R. 4549), H9691 [28NO]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see H.R. 5171), H3750 [3MY]

Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H9152 [27SE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5981 [29JN]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H3576 [25AP]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (see H.R. 2851), H1342 [1MR]

——— improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H552 [18JA]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H3707 [26AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

EPA: exclude vehicles used solely for competition from certain provisions of the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 350), H677 [29JA]

FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H5749 [26JN]

Federal agencies and departments: improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (see H.R. 5759), H3929 [10MY]

——— require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H629 [25JA]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H5750 [26JN]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H6111 [11JY]

FTC: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see H.R. 3409), H4139 [16MY]

Georgia (country): reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, institutional reforms, and increased trade, and protect intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 576), H1443 [6MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Golden Spike National Historical Park: designate (see H.R. 5751), H3928 [10MY]

Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see H.R. 3542), H1127 [13FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9420 [5OC]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions (see H.R. 6898), H9088 [26SE]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see H.R. 1697), H1442 [6MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3783 [7MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H7689 [25JY]

Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (see H. Res. 861), H4140 [16MY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H7743 [3AU] (see H.R. 2723), H3575 [25AP]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (see H. Res. 644), H625 [22JA]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (see H.R. 7163), H9668 [27NO]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H6196 [13JY]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 807), H733 [30JA]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to prohibit receipt of compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect (see H.J. Res. 146), H10586 [21DE]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 6636), H9526 [14NO]

Motion pictures: exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement to allow filtering of movies purchased or rented from streaming services (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H3834 [8MY]

National Park Service: establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (see H.R. 5751), H3928 [10MY]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H5817 [27JN]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

National Veterans Small Business Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 588), H9471 [9NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H83 [9JA]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3798), H9511 [13NO]

Postal Service: provide certain nonpostal property, products, and services on behalf of State, local, and tribal governments (see H.R. 7019), H9414 [2OC]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (see H.R. 4257), H1653 [15MR]

——— promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (see H.R. 3400), H5094 [12JN]

Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency, provide spending information and limits on such programs, and prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see H.R. 2832), H3743 [27AP]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H9569 [16NO]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H2043 [22MR]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see H.R. 6347), H6173 [12JY]

——— assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]

——— establish enhanced cybersecurity assistance and protections for small businesses (see H.R. 4668), H1544 [13MR]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5981 [29JN]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H733 [30JA]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5981 [29JN]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H9763 [3DE]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (see H.R. 535), H19 [8JA]

Tariff: recreational performance outerwear (see H.R. 3645), H5094 [12JN]

Taxation: make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H6464 [17JY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H82 [9JA]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H1698 [19MR]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H5987 [3JY]

Women: recognize centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, designate Salt Lake City, UT, as western center of commemoration, and commend Better Days 2020 (see H. Res. 1105), H9406 [28SE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5981 [29JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

BLM: simplify permitting process for drilling on Federal lands (see H.R. 6088), H5152 [13JN]

Dept. of HHS: provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (see H.R. 5646), H3741 [27AP]

Dept. of State: establish Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee (see H.R. 6985), H9405 [28SE]

Information technology: allow certain State permitting authority to encourage expansion of broadband service to rural communities (see H.R. 4824), H552 [18JA]

Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council To End Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 7271), H10169 [12DE]

San Rafael Swell Western Heritage and Historic Mining National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 5727), H3884 [9MY]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see H.R. 6348), H6173 [12JY]

Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (see H.R. 7090), H9448 [26OC]

Constitutional authority statements

BLM: simplify permitting process for drilling on Federal lands (H.R. 6088), H5153 [13JN]

Dept. of HHS: provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (H.R. 5646), H3742 [27AP]

Dept. of State: establish Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee (H.R. 6985), H9407 [28SE]

Information technology: allow certain State permitting authority to encourage expansion of broadband service to rural communities (H.R. 4824), H554 [18JA]

Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council To End Human Trafficking: establish (H.R. 7271), H10170 [12DE]

San Rafael Swell Western Heritage and Historic Mining National Conservation Area: establish (H.R. 5727), H3886 [9MY]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), H6174 [12JY]

Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (H.R. 7090), H9449 [26OC]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H4287 [22MY], H7691 [26JY], H7923 [7SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3709 [27AP], H9580 [27NO]

Remarks

Acadia National Park: clarify boundary (H.R. 4266), H1518 [13MR]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), H9696 [29NO]

Dean Stone Bridge, Blount County, TN: designate (H.R. 3469), H1517 [13MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs (H.R. 1800), H1516 [13MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4588 [23MY]

Dept. of Energy: Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project funding, H4904 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women, H5564, H5565 [22JN]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (H.R. 5646), H3710 [27AP]

Dept. of the Interior: maintain annual base funding for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins fish recovery programs and require a report on implementation of those programs (H.R. 4465), H1515 [13MR]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by wildfires, H9083 [26SE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5564, H5565 [22JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4904 [7JN]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H906 [7FE]

——— reform, H906 [7FE]

Information technology: allow certain State permitting authority to encourage expansion of broadband service to rural communities (H.R. 4824), H8132 [12SE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (H. Res. 676), H67 [9JA]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 4851), Senate amendment, H2037 [22MR]

Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc.: Made in America Product Showcase selectee, E1042• [23JY]

Memorial Day: observance, H4588 [23MY]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (H.R. 5576), H7848 [5SE]

National Small Business Week: designate (H. Res. 840), H3587 [26AP]

Provo, UT: tribute to Centennial Middle School MATHCOUNTS team, E743• [25MY]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), H6118 [12JY], H8803 [25SE]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1289• [25SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H5085 [12JN]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices, H419 [17JA]

Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (H.R. 7090), H9580 [27NO]

——— tribute to wildland firefighters, H6118 [12JY]

Voyageurs National Park: modify boundaries (H.R. 1350), H1520 [13MR]

YMCA: anniversary of YMCA of Northern Utah, E567• [27AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5646 [25JN]

Statements

Mountain Targets Implementations Through Student Engaged Learning: Utah International Mountain Forum, E1189• [4SE]

Tributes

Ashcraft, Damon, E1189• [4SE]

Butler, Aaron, H4588 [23MY]

Elzinga, Samuel, E1189• [4SE]

Hiatt, David H., E1620• [10DE]

Jensen, Andrew, E1189• [4SE]

Kent, Audrey, E767• [5JN]

Kent, Mike, E767• [5JN]

Monson, Thomas S., H93 [10JA]

Taylor, Brent R., H9514• [14NO]

CUSHING, IA

Remarks in Senate

Anfinson Farm Store, Inc.: tribute, S2433 [25AP]

CUSICK, JULIE

Press releases

Center for American Progress Applauds the Senate for Passing the First Step Act, H10401 [20DE]

CUSTER CITY, PA

Remarks in House

Cline, Joyce: Penn Brad Oil Museum Yellow Dog Award recipient, H4593 [23MY]

CUSTER COUNTY, SD

Bills and resolutions

Forest Service: transfer certain Black Hills National Forest lands to Custer County, SD, Airport (see S. 2297), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4781), H169 [11JA]

Reports filed

Custer County Airport Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2297) (S. Rept. 115–367), S7050 [15NO]

CUSTER COUNTY AIRPORT CONVEYANCE ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2297) (S. Rept. 115–367), S7050 [15NO]

CUSTOMER ONLINE NOTIFICATION FOR STOPPING EDGE-PROVIDER NETWORK TRANSGRESSIONS (CONSENT) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2639), S2040 [10AP]

CUTILLO, MARK

Remarks in House

Bucks County, PA: tribute to ‘‘Aqui Para Ti’’ community outreach group, H5161 [14JN]

National Liberty Museum and State Farm Insurance (company) Teacher as Hero Award: recipient, H5161 [14JN]

CUTLER, KATE

Remarks in House

Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization): Jason Award recipient, E30 [10JA]

CUTLER BAY, FL

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, and Cutler Bay Relay for Life, H1354 [5MR]

CUTTING, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1459 [26OC]

CUTTING LOCAL TAXES BY REINSTATING SALT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4789), H172 [12JA]

CVENGROS, STEPHEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E822 [12JN]

CVS HEALTH CORP.

Press releases

Know the Lowest Price Act, S2666 [15MY]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act, S2666 [15MY]

CYBER DETERRENCE AND RESPONSE ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H7846 [5SE]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7845 [5SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7846 [5SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5576), H7843–H7848 [5SE], E1206 [5SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5576, provisions, H7843–H7845 [5SE]

CYBER DIPLOMACY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3776), H435–H439 [17JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3776) (H. Rept. 115–483), H1 [3JA]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3776), S4731 [28JN]

Texts of

H.R. 3776, provisions, H435–H437 [17JA]

CYBER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 754) (S. Rept. 115–263), S2991 [5JN]

CYBER SECURITY EDUCATION AND FEDERAL WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1981), H1663 [19MR], H8751 [25SE]

CYBER SENSE ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5239) (H. Rept. 115–794), H5973 [28JN]

CYBER SUPPORT FOR ANTI-TERRORISM BY FOSTERING EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (CYBER SAFETY) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2392), S704 [7FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2392), S705 [7FE]

Texts of

S. 2392, provisions, S705 [7FE]

CYBER VULNERABILITY DISCLOSURE REPORTING ACT

Articles and editorials

Lawmakers Approve ‘Cyber Vulnerability’ Bill, H44 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3202), H43–H46 [9JA], H1663 [19MR], H7795 [4SE], H8880 [25SE], E44 [16JA]

Texts of

H.R. 3202, provisions, H43 [9JA]

CYBERSECURITY see Computers; Information Technology

CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 3359), S6497, S6502, S6503 [3OC], H9501 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3359): Senate amendment, H9501–H9506 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 3359), S6503 [3OC]

Texts of

H.R. 3359, provisions, H9501–H9506 [13NO]

CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION INTEGRATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 7214), H9806, H9807 [10DE]

CYBERSPACE SOLARIUM COMMISSION

Appointments

Members, S6733 [9OC], S7372 [6DE], S7626 [13DE], H8746 [25SE], H9445 [26OC]

Remarks in Senate

Establish, S3927 [13JN]

CYBERTIPLINE MODERNIZATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3170), S6358 [27SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 3170), H10153 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3170), S6364 [27SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3170), S6221 [18SE]

Texts of

S. 3170, provisions, S4738–S4740 [28JN], H10153–H10155 [12DE]

CYGNET, OH

Remarks in House

Mercer, McKenzie: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E398 [5AP]

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E677 [17MY]

CYPRUS, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Arms sales: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see S. 2963), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5508), H3315 [13AP]

Letters

Turkish aggression in the eastern Mediterranean region: Nick Larigakis, American Hellenic Institute, E307 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Arms sales: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (H.R. 5508), H7684 [25JY]

Turkey: anniversary of occupation, H7682 [25JY]

——— U.S. policy, E307 [13MR]

U.S. policy, H7681–H7684 [25JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Judith G. Garber To Be Ambassador to Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

CYRAN, CARISSA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1688 [13MR]

CZECH REPUBLIC

Articles and editorials

U.S. Is No Stranger to Interfering in the Elections of Other Countries (2016), H6268 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H582 [19JA]

Remarks in House

Czechoslovakia: anniversary of Russian invasion, E1165 [21AU]

——— recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S., E653 [15MY]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to National World War I Museum and Memorial concert to commemorate sacrifice of Czech, Slovak, and Croatian peoples, E1229 [12SE]

DABIN, GABE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5072 [18JY]

DADE COUNTY, FL

Remarks in House

Carpenter, Kern: Dade County, FL, Farm Bureau Hall of Honor inductee, E516 [24AP]

Dade County, FL, Police Benevolent Association: anniversary, H9536 [15NO]

DADE COUNTY, FL, FARM BUREAU

Remarks in House

Carpenter, Kern: Dade County, FL, Farm Bureau Hall of Honor inductee, E584 [3MY], E610 [9MY]

DADE COUNTY, FL, POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H9536 [15NO]

DAGGETT COUNTY, UT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain BLM land in Daggett County, UT, to Utah for public purposes (see H.R. 6968), H9404 [28SE]

DAGHIR, ROBERTA K.

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5006 [17JY]

DaGROSSA, PAMELA

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]

DAHAL, VIJAYATA

Essays

State of the Union, S606 [5FE]

DAHL, KRISTINA

Letters

Response to Wall Street Journal editorial on the impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S5261 [24JY]

DAHLONEGA, GA

Remarks in House

Z. Brown Distillery (business): tribute to producing 500th barrel of bourbon, H488 [18JA]

DAIGLE, VERONICA

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

DAIKIN CORP.

Remarks in House

North American ‘‘Konwakai’’ meeting: anniversary, E1217 [6SE]

DAILY BEAST (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

Trump’s Family Separation Order Does Nothing for Families He Already Broke Up, S4299 [20JN]

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC

Remarks in Senate

Detroit Diesel Corp.: anniversary, S6137 [12SE]

DAINES, STEVE (a Senator from Montana)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4419, S4434, S4439, S4450, S4453, S4455 [26JN], S4642, S4643, S4644, S4659, S4661, S4676 [27JN], S4755, S4767 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3333, S3352, S3385 [7JN], S3603, S3693 [11JN], S3854 [12JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5778 [21AU], S5854 [22AU], S5904 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S709 [7FE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5274, S5277, S5298 [24JY], S5363, S5382, S5385, S5387 [25JY], S5425 [26JY], S5500 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381 [6MR], S1592 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4039, S4048 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4351 [21JN]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S190, S195 [16JA], S254, S255 [17JA]

FEMA: establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants in Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (S. 2385), S4453, S4456 [26JN]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S969 [14FE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S5004 [17JY]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Appropriations: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (see S. 2330), S4411 [26JN]

Armed Forces: clarify effective date of promotion of commissioned officers of the Army and Air National Guard and improve processes for Federal recognition of promotions of such officers (see S. 2801), S2552 [8MY]

——— establish a tiered hiring preference for civil service jobs for members of the Reserve components (see S. 2235), S652 [6FE]

——— provide that activities relative to training and readiness of Reserve components during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the U.S. (see S. 2398), S1287 [28FE]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see S. 1086), S1165 [15FE]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S6964 [14NO]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 396), S704 [7FE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S2142 [16AP]

Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges to the ninth judicial circuit and certain district courts (see S. 3259), S5267 [24JY]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (see S. 1693), S168 [11JA]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S2624 [10MY]

Custer Gallatin National Forest: permanently withdraw Federal mineral rights in the Emigrant Crevice area near Yellowstone National Park (see S. 941), S7790 [18DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see S. 3140), S4410 [26JN]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2322 [19AP]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S4513 [27JN]

——— include gambling disorder in health assessments of Armed Forces members and implement prevention and treatment policies and programs for Armed Forces members and their dependents (see S. 2841), S2678 [15MY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out quantum information science research (see S. 3673), S7190 [28NO]

Dept. of HHS: improve recruitment and retention of employees in the Indian Health Service, restore accountability in the Indian Health Service, and improve Indian health services (see S. 1250), S2041 [10AP]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (see S. 1899), S652 [6FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: place restrictions on searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (see S. 2462), S1243 [27FE]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see S. 3405), S6926 [13NO]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]

Dept. of HUD: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (see S. 1333), S2774 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7319 [5DE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see S. 2372), S612 [5FE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S3953 [14JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S2926 [24MY]

——— require that broadband conduits be installed as a part of certain highway construction projects (see S. 2381), S651 [6FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (see S. 946), S5719 [20AU]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: issue permits for recreation services on lands managed by Federal agencies (see S. 2335), S582 [30JA]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S7191 [28NO]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S1317 [1MR]

——— make changes relative to water quality certification (see S. 3303), S5517 [31JY]

Europe: reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see S. 3229), S5066 [18JY]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see S. 2343), S520 [25JA]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see S. 1682), S6964 [14NO]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see S. 974), S1630 [12MR]

Federal agencies and departments: improve efficiency and speed of intragovernmental correspondence by requiring any written documents submitted to Congress to be transmitted electronically (see S. 3027), S3293 [7JN]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2775 [17MY]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN]

Investments: increase portability of and access to retirement savings (see S. 2474), S1286 [28FE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S254 [17JA]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 569), S5583 [1AU]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 449), S1948 [22MR]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see S. Res. 744), S8059 [2JA]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 513), S2725 [16MY]

National GIS Day: designate (see S. Res. 701), S7052 [15NO]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (see S. Res. 424), S1792 [19MR]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 637), S6224 [18SE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see S. 2509), S1452 [7MR]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S4876 [10JY]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 400), S851 [9FE]

Native Americans: tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (see S. Res. 444), S1948 [22MR]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Multi-State Plan program (see S. 2221), S3761 [12JN]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see S. 811), S1630 [12MR]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see S. 2956), S2923 [24MY]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see S. 3143), S6356 [27SE]

Senior citizens: provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples (see S. 223), S1452 [7MR]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Taxation: expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 1589), S1244 [27FE]

——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see S. 796), S1317 [1MR]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S6029 [4SE]

——— treat Indian tribal governments in the same manner as State governments for certain Federal tax purposes (see S. 1935), S2041 [10AP]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps: establish (see S. 1403), S1165 [15FE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S5067 [18JY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S6144 [12SE]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

World War II: recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see S. 3729), S7357 [6DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see S. 3782), S7925 [19DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: grant priority for broadband deployment assistance to areas that are unserved (see S. 2970), S2924 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: submit report on effects of inclusion of quality increases in the determination of blended benchmark amounts under Medicare part C (see S. 3496), S6304 [25SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management (see S. 2392), S704 [7FE]

FAA: provide for treatment of certain seasonal airports (see S. 3430), S6142 [12SE]

Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act: modify certain consultation requirements relative to new information on a land management plan (see S. 3292), S5423 [26JY]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 32), S187 [16JA]

FTC: require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (see S. 2640), S2040 [10AP]

Great Outdoors Month: designate (see S. Res. 568), S4735 [28JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 3071), S3951 [14JN]

Medicare: eliminate Medicare Advantage provision that inadvertently penalizes Medicare Advantage plans for providing high quality care to beneficiaries (see S. 3497), S6304 [25SE]

Montana: designate a mountain ridge as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ in honor of servicemen killed in an Air Force training mission crash on such ridge (see S. 3035), S3293 [7JN]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 531), S2925 [24MY]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (see S. Res. 401), S875 [12FE]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt Indian tribal governments and other tribal entities from the employer health coverage mandate during the time the employer health coverage mandate exists (see S. 2943), S2878 [23MY]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3692), S7241 [29NO]

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see S. 2860), S2724 [16MY]

——— limit amount of certain qualified conservation contributions (see S. 2436), S1164 [15FE]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see S. 2420), S907 [13FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: extend authority to establish Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center (see S. 3298), S5455 [30JY]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Albright, Alan D.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Ashe, Barry W.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]

Baker, R. Stan: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Baxter, Susan Paradise: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN], S4858 [10JY]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4934 [12JY], S5044 [18JY]

Bowman, Michelle: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S6940 [14NO]

Branch, Elizabeth L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1149 [15FE], S1208 [26FE]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2565 [9MY]

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2138 [16AP], S2241 [18AP]

Carson, Joel M., III: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2607 [10MY]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756 [12JN], S3933 [14JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5412 [26JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5755 [21AU], S5875 [23AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S6803 [11OC], S6908 [13NO]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

Doughty, Terry A.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1307 [1MR]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2304 [19AP], S2338 [23AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7036 [15NO], S7155 [28NO]

Feldman, Peter A.: nomination to the CPSC, S6209 [18SE], S6270 [24SE], S6292 [25SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

Goodwin, Charles B.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351 [19JA]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5411 [26JY], S5446 [30JY]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S2372 [24AP]

Horan, Marilyn J.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Jung, William F.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7210 [29NO]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7213 [29NO]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7832 [19DE]

Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S7341 [6DE], S7379 [10DE]

Nalbandian, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2611 [10MY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4933 [12JY], S4983 [17JY]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5611 [15AU]

——— nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1274 [28FE]

Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5682 [16AU]

Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2978 [5JN]

Roisman, Elad L.: nomination to the SEC, S6005 [28AU], S6021 [4SE]

Scholer, Karen Gren: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1304 [1MR]

Scudder, Michael Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Self, Tilman E., III: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1305 [1MR]

St. Eve, Amy J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]

Stras, David R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Summerhays, Robert R.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Sweeney, James R., II: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146, S1147, S1148 [15FE]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S2084 [12AP]

Williams, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Letters

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Erma J. Vizenor, White Earth Reservation Tribal Council, S7973 [20DE]

——— Harlan Baker, Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation, S7973 [20DE]

——— Richard McCloud, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, S7973 [20DE]

——— Steve Bullock, Governor of Montana, S7973 [20DE]

——— Tim Fox, Montana Attorney General, S7973 [20DE]

Privilege of the floor

Heiny, Patrick J., S471 [23JA]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S274 [18JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S274 [18JA], S442 [22JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S538 [29JA]

Appropriations: making continuing, S275 [18JA], S340 [19JA], S378 [20JA], S810 [8FE]

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, unanimous-consent agreement, S463 [23JA]

Blackfeet Community College: tribute, S1161• [15FE]

China: laws governing number of children permitted in families, S442 [22JA]

Combs, Susan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Policy, Management, and Budget, S1230 [27FE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids (S. Res. 379), S475 [23JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (S. 1693), S145 [11JA]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (S. 1395), S471 [23JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4718 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5807 [22AU]

Dept. of HHS: formation of Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights, S443 [22JA]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse, S6166 [17SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management (S. 2392), S705 [7FE]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), S5045 [18JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), S471, S473 [23JA]

——— provide for continued performance of functions of U.S. Parole Commission (H.R. 6896), S6802 [11OC]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2131 [16AP]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S3002 [6JN]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), House amendment, S2816 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent agreement, S5314 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), S7381 [10DE]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S3002 [6JN]

——— redesignate certain clinics in Montana (S. 1282), S2816 [22MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S4022 [19JN]

Dillon, MT: tribute to Montana Youth ChalleNGe Academy, S166• [11JA]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6165 [17SE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1708 [14MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4022 [19JN], S4358 [25JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6117 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), unanimous-consent agreement, S4458 [26JN]

FEMA: establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants in Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (S. 2385), S4456 [26JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 46), S3941 [14JN]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S810 [8FE]

FTC: require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (S. 2640), S2042 [10AP]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S275 [18JA], S340 [19JA], S378 [20JA]

Great Outdoors Month: observance, S4386 [26JN]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S340 [19JA]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (S. 3227), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

James, R.D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, unanimous-consent agreement, S463 [23JA]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5676 [16AU], S6701 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6701 [5OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize, S7904 [19DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 896), S6324, S6326, S6327 [26SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S4022 [19JN], S4358 [25JN], S6117 [12SE]

Medicare: eliminate Medicare Advantage provision that inadvertently penalizes Medicare Advantage plans for providing high quality care to beneficiaries (S. 3497), S6306 [25SE]

Montana: designate a mountain ridge as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ in honor of servicemen killed in an Air Force training mission crash on such ridge (S. 3035), S3295 [7JN]

——— release certain wilderness study areas (S. 2206), S1352 [6MR]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 531), S2942 [24MY]

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: observance, S145 [11JA]

National Park Week: designate (S. Res. 478), S2329 [19AP], S2334 [23AP]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S2131 [16AP]

——— extend Federal recognition to Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians (H.R. 3764), S7972–S7974 [20DE]

——— extend Federal recognition to Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians (H.R. 3764), unanimous-consent request, S7971 [20DE]

Nelson, Ryan D.: nomination to be Dept. of the Interior Solicitor, S1230 [27FE]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), S7947 [19DE]

Philipsburg Brewing Co.: Montana Mint (Internet site) Best Brewery in Montana honoree, S2118• [12AP]

Polson, MT: anniversary of Valley View Charolais Ranch bull sale and cowherd, S1786• [19MR]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2404 [25AP]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, S6166 [17SE]

Public lands: reform land management policies, S7904 [19DE]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 3692), S7339 [6DE]

Ravalli County, MT: tribute to Ravalli County Sheriff’s Dept., for response to threatening comments and social media posts of Darby High School student, S1313 [1MR]

Redli, Penny: Museums Association of Montana President’s Award recipient, S2316• [19AP]

Roundup, MT: tribute to Busy Bee Cafe, S2615• [10MY]

Senate: authority of officials during adjournment, S8019 [21DE]

——— legislative program, S475 [23JA], S4458 [26JN], S5314 [24JY], S6929 [13NO], S8019 [21DE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S275 [18JA], S340 [19JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, S442 [22JA]

Taxation: facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (S. 3611), S7946 [19DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), S7949 [19DE]

University of Charleston: tribute to men’s soccer team (S. Res. 380), S475 [23JA]

USS Montana Committee: tribute, S8015• [21DE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: extend authority to establish Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center (S. 3298), S5457 [30JY]

Votes: correction, S154 [11JA]

Wetherbee, Michael: Montana Association of Agricultural Educators Administrator of the Year and Montana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year awards recipient, S575• [30JA]

Winnett, MT: anniversary of Winnett Lions Club, S6053• [6SE]

Reports filed

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3071) (S. Rept. 115–274), S3951 [14JN]

Texts of

S. 2392, Cyber Support for Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (Cyber SAFETY) Act, S705 [7FE]

S. 2420, Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act, S908 [13FE]

S. 2436, Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act, S1166 [15FE]

S. 2860, Putting First-Responders First Act, S2727 [16MY]

S. 2943, Tribal Employment and Jobs Protection Act, S2880 [23MY]

S. 3292, modify certain consultation requirements of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act relative to new information on a land management plan, S5426 [26JY]

S. 3298, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Extension Act, S5457 [30JY]

Treaties

Treaty Between the U.S. and the Red Lake and Pembina Bands of Chippewa Indians (1868), S7972 [20DE]

Tributes

Agee, Jaxon, S518• [25JA]

Anderson, Andy, S2480• [26AP]

Bedford, Amanda, S2722• [16MY]

Biel, Mark, S6354• [27SE]

Boardman, Sandra, S104• [9JA]

Byrns, Anthony, S7655• [17DE]

Cade, Leland P., S6540• [4OC]

Davidson, Ethan, S6811• [11OC]

Dellwo, Bob, S8015• [21DE]

Dent, Gary, S3290• [7JN]

Dollaga, Leonard C., S2546 [8MY]

Dowd, Charles, S5717 [20AU]

Flynn, Kelly, S44• [4JA]

Forsyth, Mary Kay Fickes, S2340• [23AP]

Frare, Caleb, S6219• [18SE]

Fugere, Sherry, S5418• [26JY]

Galt, Bill, S1576• [8MR]

Gleason, Jason, S6908 [13NO]

Haines, Richard E., S1943• [22MR]

Harrington, Shane and Cherry, S839• [8FE]

Hedrick, Betsey, S4944• [12JY]

Henry, Andy, S5103• [19JY]

Highley, Danielle, S518• [25JA]

Kolstad, Chris, S2920• [24MY]

Labrie, Tom, S4726• [28JN]

Lewis, Edgar E., S5912• [23AU]

Lincoln, Mary, S7985• [20DE]

Lohr, Kelli, S1763• [15MR]

Mitchell, Olivia, S5579• [1AU]

Mulcaire-Jones, George, S7274• [4DE]

Nerud, Chuck, S5990• [28AU]

Nieskens, Hannah, S7338 [6DE]

Ostrom, George, S5358• [25JY]

Reeder, Paul J., S839• [8FE]

Rennaker, Loyd, S1943• [22MR]

Rychalski, June, S44• [4JA]

Satre, Tiffany and Waide, S4340• [21JN]

Schwab, Charles G., S6053• [6SE]

Schwaderer, Curtis and Marlys, S298• [18JA]

Sherman, Nicole, S3948• [14JN]

Veress, Aidan, S1944• [22MR]

Wilson, Kyle, S7655• [17DE]

DAIRY BUSINESS INNOVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3113), S4343 [21JN]

DAISY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Burton, Dustie: DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient, E772 [5JN]

Thompson, Katelyn: DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient, E945 [28JN]

DALAI LAMA

Bills and resolutions

Tibetan Rights Day: designate (see H. Res. 743), H1217 [16FE]

——— observance (see S. Res. 408), S1165 [15FE] (see S. Res. 429), S1578 [8MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tibetan Rights Day: observance (S. Res. 408), S1167 [15FE]

——— observance (S. Res. 429), S2442 [25AP]

Reports filed

Tibetan Rights Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S1946 [22MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 408, Tibetan Rights Day, S1167 [15FE]

S. Res. 429, Tibetan Rights Day, S1583 [8MR]

DALBY, CRAIG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1027 [18JY]

DALE CITY, VA

Lists

Dale City, VA, Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Dale City Christian Church: tribute to Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]

Dale City Volunteer Fire Dept.: installation of officers, E1714 [20DE]

DALE COUNTY, AL

Remarks in House

Roby, Representative: visit to Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL, and Fort Rucker, AL, H3160 [12AP]

D’ALESSIO, JEFF

Articles and editorials

Barbara Proffitt—One of Hardin County’s True Gems, S4838 [9JY]

DALEY, KATHLEEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3403 [18AP], H7924 [7SE]

DALLAS, MARK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4698 [24MY]

DALLAS, TX

Articles and editorials

Pelosi Pulled Strings To Let Dying Dallas Lawyer Baron Try Experimental Cancer Drug, H1708 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Crime: condemn shooting of Botham Jean by Dallas police officer, H9098 [27SE]

Deep Ellum Foundation: tribute, E463 [13AP]

Immigrant Heritage Month: observance, H4784 [6JN]

Trini Garza High School: National Title I Association Nation Title I Distinguished School Award recipient, H1467 [7MR]

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, E1199 [4SE]

DALLAS COWBOYS (football team)

Poems

‘‘Roger That, Staubach, Captain America, Come Back,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1039 [19JY]

DALLAS (TX) MORNING NEWS

Articles and editorials

Pelosi Pulled Strings To Let Dying Dallas Lawyer Baron Try Experimental Cancer Drug, H1708 [20MR]

DALLUGE, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5758 [27JN]

DALTON, GA

Remarks in Senate

Warren, Lucas: Gerber Products Co., Photo Search contest winner, S815 [8FE]

DALTON, HARRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2989 [5JN]

DALTON, JAMES

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2989 [5JN]

DALTON, ROBERT, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2989 [5JN]

DALTON, RUFUS

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2989 [5JN]

DALY, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H31 [9JA]

D’AMICO, RUDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10157 [12DE]

DAMS

Amendments

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), S6550 [4OC]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6057 [11JY]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4879 [10JY], H4793, H4813, H4815, H4816, H4817, H4818, H4819, H4820, H4821, H4822, H4823, H4824, H4825, H4826, H4827, H4828, H4829, H4830, H4831, H4832, H4833, H4834, H4835, H4836, H4837, H4838, H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in Louisiana (S. 1142), S5864, S5868 [22AU]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H5703, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7361, S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Reclamation: establish a Federal cost share percentage for the St. Mary Storage Unit of the Milk River Project in Montana (see S. 3570), S6770 [10OC]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (see H.R. 6038), H4979 [7JN]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (see H.R. 6039), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

——— modify terms of Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Project in Colorado (see S. 3069), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6083), H5151 [13JN]

Corps of Engineers: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (see H.R. 5726), H3884 [9MY]

——— deauthorize portions of project for raising and improving existing levees on the Walluski River in Clatsop County, OR (see H.R. 5748), H3928 [10MY]

——— exempt certain structures from removal from property on Table Rock Lake (see H.R. 7126), H9525 [14NO]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY] (see H.R. 8), H4242 [18MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— prioritize public health and safety in managing Lake Okeechobee and the Central and Southern Florida system by preventing toxic discharges and maintaining water quality and volume (see H.R. 6700), H7824 [4SE]

——— provide for certain water resources development activities (see S. 3789), S7926 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: consider threat of invasive species before imposing a fishway requirement on a hydroelectric dam license (see H.R. 7170), H9667 [27NO]

——— determine feasibility of agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and flexibility in certain areas (see H.R. 6782), H8169 [12SE]

——— establish a program to facilitate the transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (see S. 2560), S1765 [15MR]

FEMA: extend authorization for National Dam Safety Program (see H.R. 5827), H3977 [15MY]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]

——— extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in California (see H.R. 5817), H3976 [15MY]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 3119), S4344 [21JN] (see S. 3315), S5518 [31JY]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

Hydroelectric power: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams (see S. 2655), S2120 [12AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]

Cost Estimates

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8): CBO, H4798–H4800 [6JN]

Explanations

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC], H8222–H8224 [13SE]

Letters

Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Noah Oppenheim, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, H5700 [26JN]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council and Jaime A. Pinkham, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, H5701 [26JN]

——— several fish and wildlife agencies, H5702 [26JN]

——— Terry Turner, Ed Northern, and Brad Throssel, Trout Unlimited (organization), H5699 [26JN]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]

——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]

——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]

——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]

——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]

——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Organizations supporting H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5700 [26JN]

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Motions

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), S7141 [27NO]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), H6160 [12JY]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4843 [6JN]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), H9482, H9483 [13NO]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), H6154–H6162 [12JY], H6269 [17JY]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053–H6057 [11JY]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), motion to recommit, H6160 [12JY]

——— prohibit transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities if qualifying entity has recently employed senior Dept. of the Interior officials as lobbyists, H6160 [12JY]

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, H3922–H3924 [10MY], H6269 [17JY]

——— water infrastructure funding, H8895 [26SE]

Corps of Engineers: acquire minimum interest in real property necessary to support projects or actions, H4824 [6JN]

——— assess certain dams and report on impact of Federal versus local maintenance of dams, H4840 [6JN]

——— authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (H.R. 5726), H3923 [10MY], E617 [9MY]

——— consider water storage when carrying out a water resource development feasibility study, H4816 [6JN]

——— dam rehabilitation funding, H4789 [6JN]

——— enhance Levee Safety Action Classification risk tool, H4837, H4838 [6JN]

——— ensure local communities, with an emphasis on low-income, minority, rural, and tribal communities, are involved in the planning and implementation process of projects, H4821 [6JN]

——— ensure timely payback of advanced funds paid toward the Federal share of flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects by non-Federal interests, H4820 [6JN]

——— expand authority to permit cooperation with regional coalitions seeking to create or improve water infrastructure, H4817 [6JN]

——— expand the number of water projects eligible under the non-Federal implementation pilot program, H4816 [6JN]

——— expedite completion of feasibility study for Warren Glen Dam Removal Project, H4829, H4830 [6JN]

——— expedite completion of repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike in Florida, E849 [15JN]

——— expedite feasibility study for Abiquiu Dam, H4830 [6JN]

——— expedite projects in Puerto Rico in aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4827 [6JN]

——— expedite reset and restoration of damaged Mississippi River and Tributaries Project levees after any flood event, H4839 [6JN]

——— grant authority to accept funds from non-Federal interests to update water operations manuals, H4840, H4841 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4793, H4798–H4846 [6JN], H4859 [7JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), corrections in engrossment, H4846 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

——— municipality water supply assistance funding relative to adverse affects of construction projects, H4823 [6JN]

——— notify all residential property stakeholders of the Corps’ interest in adjacent properties, H4841 [6JN]

——— prioritize operation and maintenance projects of existing infrastructure, H4821, H4822 [6JN]

——— provide greater flexibility and the ability to use a variety of factors in determining financial assurances for certain projects, H4815 [6JN]

——— reform cost and benefit feasibility assessment relative to repair of non-Federal levees after flood disasters, H4825, H4826 [6JN]

——— require payment of outstanding balance of the Federal cost share for any project with a cost share agreement with local communities, H4822, H4823 [6JN]

——— storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program funding, H4842 [6JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Sites Reservoir construction in Colusa County, CA, funding, H10191 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: convey certain land along the Columbia River to the Tri-Cities area of Washington, H4676 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior: report to Congress on potential impact of lethal taking of sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H5704 [26JN]

FERC: allow transfer of ownership of Woodland Pulp LLC Forest City dam to Maine, H906 [7FE]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam (S. 490), H6226, H6227 [16JY]

Fish and fishing: clarify that lethal take authority relative to reducing predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species applies to only sea lions, rather than all pinnipeds, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H4591 [23MY], H5696–H5705 [26JN], E934 [27JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), corrections in engrossment, H5706 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), H10085 [11DE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

——— modify definition of renewable energy to include hydropower, allow FERC extension of preliminary permits, and establish a schedule following the filing of a licensing application, H8228 [13SE]

——— promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, H8228 [13SE]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H1328–H1330 [27FE], H1421–H1424 [6MR], H3962–H3964 [15MY], H4590 [23MY], H4788 [6JN], H7816 [4SE]

Native Americans: protect Northwest States tribal fishing rights in the Columbia River, H3555 [25AP]

Tippy Dam: anniversary, E962 [3JY]

Remarks in Senate

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), S6550 [4OC]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), House amendment, S7141 [27NO]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6200, S6212 [18SE], S6697 [5OC], S6703, S6704, S6708–S6712, S6714–S6717 [9OC], S6735–S6737, S6742–S6749, S6751, S6754, S6755 [10OC], S6807 [11OC]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4902, S4920 [11JY], S5676 [16AU]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (S. 2800), S2801 [22MY], S2862, S2863 [23MY], S3747 [12JN]

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam (S. 490), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Cannonsville Dam (H.R. 2292), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Flannagan Dam (H.R. 447), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gathright Dam (H.R. 446), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the W. Kerr Scott Dam (H.R. 951), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in Louisiana (S. 1142), S5868 [22AU]

——— reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam (H.R. 2122), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE]

Native Americans: settle claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (S. 995), S6546–S6549 [4OC]

Reports filed

America’s Water Infrastructure Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6038) (H. Rept. 115–900), H7754 [14AU]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2074), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2074) (S. Rept. 115–314), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6039) (H. Rept. 115–901), H7754 [14AU]

Bureau of Reclamation Use of Active Capacity of Colorado River Storage Project Fontenelle Reservoir in Wyoming: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 648) (S. Rept. 115–235), S2439 [25AP]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3119) (S. Rept. 115–400), S7240 [29NO]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 115–311), S5516 [31JY]

Reclamation Title Transfer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2560) (S. Rept. 115–395), S7189 [28NO]

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 995) (S. Rept. 115–240), S2517 [7MY]

St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2156) (S. Rept. 115–360), S6963 [14NO]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 115–708), H4738 [1JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]

——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

Statements

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 985, consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act and H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6053 [11JY]

H. Res 961, consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5668 [26JN]

H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4804–H4813 [6JN]

H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5703 [26JN]

H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]

H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6155 [12JY]

S. 490, FERC deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam extension, S4809 [28JN], H6226 [16JY]

S. 995, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act, S6546–S6548 [4OC]

S. 1142, J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act, S5869 [22AU]

S. 2074, Bureau of Reclamation procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota, H9482 [13NO]

S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, H8185–H8221 [13SE]

S. 3119, Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act, H10085 [11DE]

DAN MARINO FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

WalkAbout Autism event: tribute, H489 [18JA]

DANAHY, PAUL W., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3456 [24AP], E509 [23AP]

DANE COUNTY, WI

Proclamations

Black Women’s Wellness Day: Representative Pocan, E1270 [20SE]

DANIEL, GEORGE W., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1257 [13SE]

DANIEL, JOEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E672 [17MY]

DANIELS, ALBERTA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9523 [14NO]

DANIELS, B.R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1107 [13FE]

DANIELS, B.R., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3690 [26AP], E542 [26AP]

DANIELS, DOUG

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1479 [30OC]

DANIELS, GEORGE B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E652 [15MY]

DANIELS, GLORIA

Remarks in House

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846 [14JN]

DANIELS, HELEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E775 [5JN]

DANIELS, STORMY see Clifford, Stephanie

DANIES, JOEL

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S299 [18JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

DANIS, MARILYN

Remarks in House

Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber: Athena Award recipient, E212 [23FE]

DANLEY, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E101 [29JA]

DANNY FUND (organization)

Remarks in House

Potocki, Kathy and Pete: Danny Fund (organization) Valentine’s Ball honorees, E389 [2AP]

DANSVILLE, NY

Bills and resolutions

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 5395), H2041 [22MR]

Remarks in House

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 5395), H9726 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 5395), S7529 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 5395, Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building, Dansville, NY, H9726 [29NO]

DANT, NORMA AND RON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1476 [30OC]

DANVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Danville Schlarman High School: tribute to girls’ basketball team, E234 [27FE]

DARBY, BEALE M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6049 [11JY]

DARBY, PA

Remarks in House

Darby Library Co.: anniversary, E270 [7MR]

DARDEN, CHRISTINE

Amendments

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S7061, S7062, S7064, S7065 [15NO]

Bills and resolutions

Hidden Figures Way, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3370), S5931 [23AU]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6795), H8724 [13SE]

Remarks in House

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (H.R. 6795), E1249 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S6052 [6SE], S7064 [15NO]

DARIEN, IL

Remarks in House

Kiser, James: Darien, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E181 [14FE]

DARLING, ELIZABETH

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Administration on Children, Youth, and Families Commissioner: Committee on Finance (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

DARLOW, DAVID

Letters

Response to Wall Street Journal editorial on the impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S5262 [24JY]

DARNAL, SUVASH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6135 [12SE]

Statements

Tribute to Suvash Darnal: Carl Gershman, National Endowment for Democracy (organization), S6135 [12SE]

DARREN DRAKE ACT see Combatting 21st Century Weapons of Terror Act

DARREN DRAKE COMBATTING 21st CENTURY WEAPONS OF TERROR ACT see Combatting 21st Century Weapons of Terror Act

DARTLAND, WALTER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E282 [8MR]

DARWIN, CHARLES

Bills and resolutions

Darwin Day: designate (see S. Res. 374), S300 [18JA] (see H. Res. 699), H553 [18JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 374, Darwin Day, S302 [18JA]

DARWIN DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 374), S300 [18JA] (see H. Res. 699), H553 [18JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 374, designate, S302 [18JA]

DaSILVA, AKILAH

Remarks in House

Antioch, TN: condemn shooting at Waffle House restaurant and express condolences to friends and family of victims, H3495 [24AP]

DASINGER, KATIE

Remarks in House

Montana Young Professionals (organization): Young Professional Woman of the Year award recipient, E1702 [20DE]

DATA see Information Technology

DATA BREACH PREVENTION AND COMPENSATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2289), S138 [10JA]

DATTA, NARENDRANATH see Swami Vivekananda

D’AUBERT, LORENZO

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2908 [24MY]

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION see National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Republic of Texas Legation Memorial: establish as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 6672), H7756 [17AU]

Citations

Daughters of the Republic of Texas (organization), Stone Fort chapter, dedication of monument to honor Trammel’s Trace, the First Road to Texas, E1354 [2OC]

DAULTON, H. CLAY, III

Remarks in House

Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau: Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E1480 [30OC]

DAUSEN, PETER G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E347 [20MR]

DAVENPORT, CORAL

Articles and editorials

How Much Has ‘Climate Change’ Been Scrubbed From Federal Websites? A Lot, S2099 [12AP]

DAVID, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1728 [21DE]

DAVIDIAN, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Pelham, NY, Civic Association: Person of the Year award recipient, E1467 [26OC]

DAVIDSON, BONNIE AND ED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1278 [20SE]

DAVIDSON, ETHAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6811 [11OC]

DAVIDSON, WARREN (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4708 [24MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6154 [12JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Bill Harris Post Office, Ashland, OH: designate (see H.R. 5868), H4209 [17MY]

Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H4981 [7JN]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 6927), H9758 [30NO]

——— study and report on prevention of virtual currency price manipulation (see H.R. 7224), H10171 [12DE]

——— study and report on state of global virtual currency markets and ways to promote U.S. competitiveness (see H.R. 7225), H10171 [12DE]

Congress: require every bill, resolution, and document produced by Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats (see H.R. 5143), H1653 [15MR]

——— require every bill to show the changes the bill makes to the full text of existing sections of law the bill repeals or amends (see H.R. 5142), H1653 [15MR]

Constitution—U.S.: restore integrity of the Fifth Amendment relative to due process of law in civil forfeiture proceedings (see H.R. 1555), H3835 [8MY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H1503 [8MR]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1552), H7754 [14AU]

Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

——— punish unlawful obstruction of enforcement of laws of the U.S. by State officials (see H.R. 5884), H4981 [7JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: require sale of distressed assets and distribute proceeds to low-income communities for infrastructure projects and deficit reduction (see H.R. 6104), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 4973), H1336 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H132 [10JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: make available an online tax calculator to estimate the change in an individual’s income tax liability made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see H.R. 4780), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H7156 [24JY]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans Health Administration personnel and reform recruitment and hiring process (see H.R. 5521), H5817 [27JN]

——— require senior departmental officials to receive VA health care (see H.R. 5097), H1699 [19MR]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H10338 [19DE]

Drugs: provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 714), H9460 [30OC]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

——— exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H7728 [26JY]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H4695 [23MY]

FRS: reform and increase monetary policy transparency and accountability (see H.R. 6741), H7941 [7SE]

Housing: provide priority under certain federally assisted housing programs to assisting youths who are aging out of foster care (see H.R. 2069), H1442 [6MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H3506 [24AP]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1503 [8MR]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H7689 [25JY]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons (see H.R. 4124), H19 [8JA]

Roads and highways: require a life-cycle cost analysis for certain projects (see H.R. 5578), H3448 [19AP]

SEC: provide for exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions (see H.R. 5037), H1211 [15FE]

SSA: modernize classification of disability beneficiaries, provide assistance in obtaining rehabilitative services, and incentivize returning to work for beneficiaries who have recovered (see H.R. 1540), H7688 [25JY]

Taxation: provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3887 [9MY]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H7743 [3AU]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 564), H8107 [10SE]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

Voting: develop best practices for States to use to protect integrity of Federal elections and make election technology improvement grants to States (see H.R. 3751), H8108 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 7207), H9757 [30NO]

Financial institutions: establish exemption from credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users so that U.S. companies are not disadvantaged (see H.R. 5323), H1697 [19MR]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H1608 [14MR]

FRS: bring non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors into the appropriations process (see H.R. 4755), H131 [10JA]

SEC: clarify definition and regulation of digital tokens and tax treatment of virtual currency (see H.R. 7356), H10509 [20DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (H.R. 7207), H9758 [30NO]

Financial institutions: establish exemption from credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users so that U.S. companies are not disadvantaged (H.R. 5323), H1698 [19MR]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (H.R. 5281), H1609 [14MR]

FRS: bring non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors into the appropriations process (H.R. 4755), H132 [10JA]

SEC: clarify definition and regulation of digital tokens and tax treatment of virtual currency (H.R. 7356), H10511 [20DE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5025 [12JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H493 [18JA]

China: assessment of U.S. trade policy, H6249, H6250 [16JY]

Committee on Financial Services (House): accomplishments, H9734 [29NO]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (H.R. 5841), H5695 [26JN], H9735 [29NO]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), H911 [7FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5842 [28JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H9734 [29NO]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4297 [22MY]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H156 [11JA]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), H9735 [29NO]

Financial institutions: place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), H1312 [27FE]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734 [29NO]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (H.R. 5281), H6249, H6251 [16JY]

FRS: provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), H3222 [13AP]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), H989 [8FE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6154 [12JY]

——— enhance congressional oversight by augmenting existing reporting requirements regarding disciplinary actions, H6154 [12JY]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H156 [11JA]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, H6251 [16JY]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H493 [18JA]

Money: address the rise of digital currency, H3788 [8MY]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H156 [11JA]

SEC: increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H9735 [29NO]

——— require certain entities to develop internal risk control mechanisms to safeguard and govern the storage of market data (H.R. 3973), H3352 [17AP], H9735 [29NO]

Small business: amend laws relative to small company capital formation (H.R. 4263), H1638 [15MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H493 [18JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H5645 [25JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H6246, H6249, H6251 [16JY]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H445 [17JA]

Tributes

DeHart, Michael, H4723 [24MY]

Eickman, Maci G., E1041• [23JY]

Laux, Douglas, H8180 [13SE]

DAVIES, RUSSELL

Remarks in Senate

JRM Foundation for Humanity: tribute to Idaho Hometown Hero Medal award recipients, S6539 [4OC]

DAVIES, STEVEN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S471 [23JA]

DAVIS, AMANDA

Remarks in House

Texas Association of Public Safety Communication Officials: Trainer of the Year award recipient, E635 [11MY]

DAVIS, AUSTIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1171 [14FE]

DAVIS, BENJAMIN

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E433 [11AP]

DAVIS, BETTYE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7986 [20DE]

DAVIS, CA

Remarks in House

Cooper, Holly: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1447 [23OC]

DeAmicis, Lisa: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1461 [26OC]

Jorjorian, Anoosh: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1468 [26OC]

Mintun, Bonnie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1471 [26OC]

Perez, Amagda: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1485 [2NO]

University of California, Davis: anniversary of MIND Institute, E1436 [23OC]

——— anniversary of School of Medicine, E1201 [5SE], E1215 [6SE]

DAVIS, CHARLES

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7315 [5DE], S7576 [13DE]

DAVIS, DANNY K. (a Representative from Illinois)

Articles and editorials

4-Block Radius on the West Side Is at the Heart of Chicago’s Opioid Epidemic, Tanveer Ali and Sam Charles, Chicago (IL) Sun-Times, H5169 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abzug, Bella S.: tribute (see H. Res. 807), H3046 [23MR]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9444 [23OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 1229), H3707 [26AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

BLM: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 2044), H7748 [7AU]

Bloomingdale Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Bloomingdale, IL: designate (see H.R. 4574), H785 [5FE]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H9408 [28SE]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 3613), H1227 [23FE]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H4981 [7JN]

——— provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H3887 [9MY]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate room H-226 as the ‘‘Lincoln Room’’ (see H. Res. 1063), H8726 [13SE]

Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office, Alpha, IL: designate (see H.R. 5737), H3885 [9MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9691 [28NO]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (see H.R. 5590), H3505 [24AP]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 6927), H9460 [30OC]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 2095), H7943 [7SE]

Colleges and universities: establish commission to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H3096 [10AP]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H1268 [26FE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1374), H3746 [1MY]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1372 [5MR]

Crime: require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU] (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see H.R. 4980), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of Education: eliminate tuition at public colleges and universities, reduce interest rates and allow for refinancing of student loans, expand work study program, and simplify student aid application process (see H.R. 1880), H1127 [13FE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7732 [27JY]

——— include Parent PLUS loans in income-contingent and income-based repayment plans, reduce interest rates and eliminate origination fees for such loans, and provide counseling for borrowers (see H.R. 6280), H5974 [28JN]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once enrolled (see H.R. 2782), H7728 [26JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a technical expert panel for purposes of evaluating use of opioid-related quality measures under Medicare (see H.R. 5779), H3935 [11MY]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H7756 [17AU]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H1755 [21MR]

——— provide for participation of pediatric subspecialists in the National Health Service Corps (see H.R. 3767), H9511 [13NO]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H4777 [5JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H976 [7FE]

——— provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]

Dept. of HUD: improve safety and security of families living in public and federally assisted housing in high-crime areas (see H.R. 5987), H5201 [14JN]

——— meet the needs of homeless children, youth, and families, and honor assessments and priorities of local communities (see H.R. 1511), H5817 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (see H.R. 4767), H168 [11JA]

——— incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (see H.R. 1566), H4139 [16MY]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H5225 [15JN]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit certain practices by employers relative to restrictions on discussion of employees’ and prospective employees’ salary and benefit history (see H.R. 2418), H7943 [7SE]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals from entering the U.S. (see H.R. 2491), H3979 [15MY]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see H.R. 1911), H4139 [16MY]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H9449 [26OC]

——— prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H5987 [3JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 4556), H1268 [26FE]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5154 [13JN]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

——— ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

Executive Office of the President: require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR]

Firearms: prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H4777 [5JN]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1267 [26FE]

——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 5163), H1372 [5MR]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Foreign trade: request the President to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and negotiations with China on certain trade-related concerns (see H. Res. 1018), H7689 [25JY]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5977 [28JN]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H1653 [15MR]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1544 [13MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

Housing: provide priority under certain federally assisted housing programs to assisting youths who are aging out of foster care, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2069), H6651 [23JY]

Illinois: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 1098), H9151 [27SE]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 392), H3052 [29MR]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9511 [13NO]

Internet: protect consumers from deceptive practices by online hotel reservation booking sites and direct the FTC to simplify its complaint reporting system and study impact of fraud on consumers (see H.R. 2495), H4850 [6JN]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H8728 [13SE]

IRS: provide for a one-time safe harbor for certain failures by individuals and small businesses to pay estimated income tax following implementation of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see H.R. 7300), H10209 [13DE]

James William Robinson, Jr., Memorial Post Office Building, Westmont, IL: designate (see H.R. 6167), H5362 [20JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H1127 [13FE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H8172 [12SE]

Law enforcement: improve community policing and promote gun violence prevention in underserved communities and eliminate requirement of transferring a firearm if a background check has not been completed in 3 days (see H.R. 5164), H1372 [5MR]

Law enforcement officers: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 7118), H9467 [6NO]

——— establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Logan S. Palmer Post Office, Harristown, IL: designate (see H.R. 5935), H4692 [23MY]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H9425 [9OC]

Medicare: expand access to addiction treatment in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics (see H.R. 5769), H3929 [10MY]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 6431), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments (see H.R. 6110), H5199 [14JN]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H2043 [22MR]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1004), H6588 [19JY]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 760), H1443 [6MR]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H4733 [25MY]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 683), H405 [16JA]

National Park Service: designate certain Federal land in the District of Columbia as the ‘‘Illinois’ Bicentennial Grove’’ (see H.R. 6904), H9089 [26SE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6559 [18JY]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (see H.R. 3834), H7943 [7SE]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H4981 [7JN]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8108 [10SE]

——— restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 31), H4694 [23MY]

Power resources: stop all new and nonproducing Federal leases for oil, gas, or coal extraction on public lands and waters (see H.R. 2242), H1178 [14FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7724 [26JY]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H6112 [11JY]

——— submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Public welfare programs: provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H4283 [21MY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H5987 [3JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H3444 [18AP]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H10512 [20DE]

——— require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see H.R. 7350), H10336 [19DE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 789), H3445 [18AP]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H7728 [26JY]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5978 [28JN]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H9443 [23OC]

——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7735 [31JY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H8739 [20SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— require States to ensure individuals who provide identifying information to motor vehicle authorities are automatically registered to vote in Federal elections unless eligibility requirements are not met (see H.R. 2840), H1213 [15FE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H7871 [5SE]

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see H. Res. 706), H582 [19JA]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H903 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Chicago, IL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1171), H9767 [6DE]

Children and youth: ensure foster children are able to use their Social Security and SSI benefits to address their needs and improve their lives (see H.R. 7296), H10209 [13DE]

Courts: require States to release persons charged with a misdemeanor on non-monetary conditions only prior to court adjudication (see H.R. 4833), H552 [18JA]

Dept. of Education: provide basic and emergency supplemental living assistance grants under the student support services program (see H.R. 7297), H10209 [13DE]

Gnatyuk, Melnik: relief (see H.R. 5668), H3742 [27AP]

Gnatyuk, Mykhaylo: relief (see H.R. 5668), H3742 [27AP]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 6279), H5974 [28JN]

Taxation: increase amount allowed as a deduction for interest on education loans paid by married couples (see H.R. 7335), H10335 [19DE]

——— increase excise tax and special occupational tax relative to firearms and increase transfer tax on any other weapon (see H.R. 5103), H1332 [27FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Children and youth: ensure foster children are able to use their Social Security and SSI benefits to address their needs and improve their lives (H.R. 7296), H10210 [13DE]

Courts: require States to release persons charged with a misdemeanor on non-monetary conditions only prior to court adjudication (H.R. 4833), H554 [18JA]

Dept. of Education: provide basic and emergency supplemental living assistance grants under the student support services program (H.R. 7297), H10210 [13DE]

Gnatyuk, Melnik: relief (H.R. 5668), H3743 [27AP]

Gnatyuk, Mykhaylo: relief (H.R. 5668), H3743 [27AP]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (H.R. 6279), H5976 [28JN]

Taxation: increase amount allowed as a deduction for interest on education loans paid by married couples (H.R. 7335), H10337 [19DE]

——— increase excise tax and special occupational tax relative to firearms and increase transfer tax on any other weapon (H.R. 5103), H1334 [27FE]

Hymns

‘‘If When You Give the Best of Your Service,’’ Lucie E. Campbell, E1049• [23JY]

Proclamations

Tribute to Columbus Ewing: by, E1239• [12SE]

Remarks

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3166 [12AP]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 2410), H1241 [26FE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), H10056 [11DE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4312 [22MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: require notice of any closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center (H.R. 5440), H3364, H3365 [17AP]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5520 [22JN]

Health: recognize importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among Federal programs and agencies (H. Res. 443), H1245 [26FE]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6566 [19JY]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5521 [22JN]

IRS: make permanent the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grant program (H.R. 2901), H3374 [17AP]

——— modernize and improve (H.R. 5444), H3420 [18AP]

Labor unions: importance, H662 [29JA]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (H.R. 1757), H5520 [22JN]

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims: observance, E1295• [25SE]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), Senate amendment, H10477• [20DE]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (H.R. 4547), E154• [7FE]

——— provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (H.R. 5192), H3378, H3380 [17AP]

——— reissue Social Security numbers to children in cases in which the confidentiality of the number has been compromised (H.R. 1512), H3376 [17AP]

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H662 [29JA]

Taxation: encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), H9128 [27SE]

——— extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H10477• [20DE]

——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (H.R. 6199), H7656 [25JY]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9167 [28SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), H6566 [19JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to health care, H7656 [25JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to use of chemical agents on unarmed asylum seekers, E1575• [29NO]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: prohibit imposition of civil penalties against Postal Service for acceptance of opioid shipments lacking advance electronic data, H5170 [14JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H5169, H5170 [14JN]

Votes: correction, E800• [7JN], E818• [8JN]

——— position on missed, H4870• [7JN], E116• [30JA], E1672• [13DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1370 [5MR], H1540 [13MR], H1696 [19MR], H3970 [15MY], H5090 [12JN], H5223 [15JN], H5282 [19JN], H6259 [16JY], H7719 [26JY], H8881 [25SE], H9740 [29NO]

Reports

Opioid Crisis in Illinois—Data and the State’s Response: Illinois Dept. of Human Services, H5169 [14JN]

Statements

Science Is Clear—Separating Families Has Long-Term Damaging Psychological and Health Consequences for Children, Families, and Communities: Society for Research in Child Development, H5521 [22JN]

Tributes

Allen, Minor J., Sr., E890• [21JN]

Cousins, William, H689 [30JA]

Dellums, Ronald V., H7902 [6SE]

Hill, William, E1338• [28SE]

Karunanithi, Muthuvel, E1176• [24AU]

Mallette, Stephen, E1089• [26JY]

Meyers, Lewis, E801• [7JN]

Russell, Bessie Alexander, E893• [21JN]

Torres, Luz Gonzalez, E1697• [20DE]

Von Drasek, Robert, H7162 [25JY], E1049• [23JY]

DAVIS, DEBBIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1328 [27FE], E255 [5MR]

DAVIS, DELLA AND CHARLES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1103 [27JY]

DAVIS, DORIS A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1480 [8MR]

DAVIS, KYE G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1400 [12OC]

DAVIS, LANE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5072 [18JY]

DAVIS, NATHAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1315 [27SE]

DAVIS, PARKER

Remarks in House

Arkansas: tribute to 4th Congressional District service academy nominees, E730 [24MY]

DAVIS, RICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9702 [29NO]

DAVIS, RODNEY (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4828 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4567 [22MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H173 [12JA]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 1192), H3342 [16AP]

Animals: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 1494), H9420 [5OC]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9420 [5OC]

Bearss, Edwin C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1225), H3096 [10AP]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H8887 [25SE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate room H-226 as the ‘‘Lincoln Room’’ (see H. Res. 1063), H8726 [13SE]

Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office, Alpha, IL: designate (see H.R. 5737), H3885 [9MY]

CDC: reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see H.R. 5353), H5022 [8JN]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

Crime: condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (see H. Res. 257), H678 [29JA]

——— prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4655), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow producers to file a one-time program contract for certain programs (see H.R. 4904), H1336 [27FE]

——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see H.R. 4058), H1442 [6MR]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (see H.R. 5259), H1542 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (see H.R. 5022), H1442 [6MR]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H7871 [5SE]

——— establish community action opioid response grant program (see H.R. 5124), H5094 [12JN]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see H.R. 5176), H5094 [12JN]

——— reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 5365), H4777 [5JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H5507 [21JN]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H5022 [8JN]

——— reauthorize rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program (see H.R. 5429), H6264 [16JY]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H7871 [5SE]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H3707 [26AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 6992), H9574 [20NO]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (see H.R. 4403), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of Justice: improve handling of crimes of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into initial response to and investigation of such crimes (see H.R. 4720), H678 [29JA]

——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H8739 [20SE]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1268 [26FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see H.R. 5955), H9511 [13NO]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1503 [8MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8728 [13SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H6589 [19JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: make available an online tax calculator to estimate the change in an individual’s income tax liability made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see H.R. 4780), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve process for determining the eligibility of caregivers of veterans to certain benefits (see H.R. 1910), H903 [6FE]

——— use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (see H.R. 5974), H6264 [16JY]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (see H.R. 5242), H3343 [16AP]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H4285 [21MY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5581 [22JN]

Drugs: increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3931 [10MY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

FCC: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H784 [5FE]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (see H.R. 4828), H1544 [13MR]

FDIC: clarify exclusions from definition of a deposit broker (see H.R. 6866), H9420 [5OC]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H6042 [10JY]

Federal Railroad Administration: provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees (see H.R. 3148), H8886 [25SE]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H1221 [20FE]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see H.R. 5248), H4736 [29MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H4243 [18MY]

Government regulations: require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to recognize the exposure-reducing nature of client margin for cleared derivatives (see H.R. 4659), H1214 [15FE]

GPO: ensure availability of no-fee public access to Government information, reform Federal Depository Library Program, and authorize activities of the Superintendent of Documents (see H.R. 5305), H1651 [15MR]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3096 [10AP]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

Housing: provide priority under certain federally assisted housing programs to assisting youths who are aging out of foster care (see H.R. 2069), H3397 [17AP]

Illinois: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 1098), H9151 [27SE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (see H.R. 1970), H583 [19JA] (see H.R. 6580), H8108 [10SE]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1610 [14MR]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9691 [28NO]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H8887 [25SE]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 6689), H7871 [5SE]

International relations: recognize that international education and exchange programs further national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation (see H. Res. 470), H3453 [23AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H1336 [27FE]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H9432 [12OC]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H552 [18JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3397 [17AP]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 3641), H1477 [7MR]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H5507 [21JN]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

James William Robinson, Jr., Memorial Post Office Building, Westmont, IL: designate (see H.R. 6167), H5362 [20JN]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H7871 [5SE]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: increase number of States that may conduct demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services (see H.R. 3931), H3444 [18AP]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7921 [6SE]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H5363 [20JN]

——— cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 3032), H3507 [24AP]

——— cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H4733 [25MY]

——— establish a Community-Based Institutional Special Needs Plan demonstration program to target home and community-based care to eligible beneficiaries (see H.R. 4006), H4694 [23MY]

——— expand eligibility for medication therapy management programs to include certain individuals who are at risk for prescription drug abuse (see H.R. 5684), H5022 [8JN]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see H.R. 1898), H8886 [25SE]

——— provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (see H.R. 5160), H6042 [10JY]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H5987 [3JY]

——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H3096 [10AP]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6988), H10338 [19DE]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H738 [2FE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3444 [18AP]

National Park Service: designate certain Federal land in the District of Columbia as the ‘‘Illinois’ Bicentennial Grove’’ (see H.R. 6904), H9089 [26SE]

NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H5022 [8JN]

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 6113), H6465 [17JY]

——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H6263 [16JY]

Russia: condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see H. Res. 1022), H7871 [5SE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5581 [22JN]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H5506 [21JN]

——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H9153 [27SE]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

——— provide additional safety standards for professional boxing (see H.R. 5964), H5095 [12JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5581 [22JN]

Susquehanna National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 2991), H1127 [13FE]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H3507 [24AP]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 2310), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H3506 [24AP]

——— provide for an investment tax credit relative to production of electricity from nuclear energy (see H.R. 5732), H3885 [9MY]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3887 [9MY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H554 [18JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6796), H8724 [13SE]

Waterways: amend laws relative to operation and maintenance of navigation facilities (see H.R. 5688), H3781 [7MY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H5581 [22JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased (see H.R. 5848), H4138 [16MY]

Drugs: require retail sellers of opioids to verify identity of prospective purchaser and enter certain information about purchase into respective State’s prescription drug monitoring system (see H.R. 5219), H1501 [8MR]

Logan S. Palmer Post Office, Harristown, IL: designate (see H.R. 5935), H4692 [23MY]

National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education, and Economics Advisory Board: change membership (see H.R. 5071), H1220 [20FE]

Read Across America Day: observance (see H. Res. 753), H1334 [27FE]

Taxation: allow graduate students to exclude tuition reductions from gross income (see H.R. 5396), H2041 [22MR]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: restore certain exceptions (see H.R. 5070), H1220 [20FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Defense: provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased (H.R. 5848), H4139 [16MY]

Drugs: require retail sellers of opioids to verify identity of prospective purchaser and enter certain information about purchase into respective State’s prescription drug monitoring system (H.R. 5219), H1502 [8MR]

Logan S. Palmer Post Office, Harristown, IL: designate (H.R. 5935), H4693 [23MY]

National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education, and Economics Advisory Board: change membership (H.R. 5071), H1221 [20FE]

Taxation: allow graduate students to exclude tuition reductions from gross income (H.R. 5396), H2042 [22MR]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (H.R. 4886), H677 [29JA]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: restore certain exceptions (H.R. 5070), H1221 [20FE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H977 [8FE]

Letters

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act: David Knudson, National Historic Route 66 Federation, H6217 [16JY]

——— Hamid Bahadori, Automobile Club of Southern California, H6218 [16JY]

——— Ken Busby, Route 66 Alliance, H6218 [16JY]

——— Pam Bowman, National Trust for Historic Preservation, H6217 [16JY]

——— William M. Thomas, Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership (organization), H6217 [16JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6 [8JA], H9536 [15NO]

Remarks

Colleges and universities: tribute to international students, E547• [26AP]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H806 [6FE]

Corps of Engineers: clarify Federal/non-Federal cost share of, seek congressional approval before constructing additional technologies at, and expedite completion of, Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study, H4828, H4829 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4802, H4803, H4828, H4829 [6JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify that adult failure to meet Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program household eligibility requirements will not make household children ineligible, H4190 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3198 [12AP], H4054 [16MY], H4190, H4195, H4196 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10122 [12DE]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3198 [12AP], H4054 [16MY]

——— repeal bioenergy subsidy programs, H4195, H4196 [17MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3198 [12AP], H4054 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4568 [22MY]

——— provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased, H4568 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5442 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1565, H1566 [14MR]

Dept. of Transportation: prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (H.R. 66), H6215, H6216, H6218 [16JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs, H9038 [26SE]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3649 [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

FEMA: ensure consideration of severe local impact when making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration, H3649 [26AP], H9038 [26SE]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3649 [26AP]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1082), H9038 [26SE]

Howard, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E218• [26FE]

Illinois: anniversary of statehood, H3431 [18AP]

Journal: question of approval, H9745 [30NO]

Klasner, Tom: National Association of County Engineers Rural County Engineer Award recipient, E861• [19JN]

Logan S. Palmer Post Office, Harristown, IL: designate (H.R. 5935), H8176 [13SE], E718• [23MY]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H468 [17JA]

Monticello, IL: tribute to Monticello High School football team, H9746 [30NO]

Pana, IL: tribute to Pana Fire Dept., E821• [12JN]

Rare Disease Day: observance, H1249 [26FE]

Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (H.R. 66), H6215, H6216, H6218 [16JY]

Schrage, Eric: Illinois Firefighter Medal of Honor Award recipient, H5162 [14JN]

Silgan Closures (company): Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Illinois Sustainable Award recipient, E70• [19JA]

Springfield, IL: tribute to Springfield Clinic work with OpenNotes movement, E225• [27FE], E258• [5MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H468 [17JA]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9166 [28SE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (H.R. 1201), H7109 [24JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6545), H9156 [28SE]

Votes: position on missed, H3763• [7MY], H4792• [6JN], E815• [8JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H10325 [19DE]

Tributes

Bell, Jeff, E1720• [20DE]

Berns, Tom, H1480 [8MR]

Burke, Robert, H3789 [8MY]

Comerford, John, H6273 [17JY]

Curbelo, Representative, H10325 [19DE]

Dalluge, William, H5758• [27JN]

Foreman, John, E967• [3JY]

Freyling, David, H6052 [11JY]

Herschelman, Grace, H1249 [26FE], E220• [26FE]

Huddleston, Avery, E300• [13MR]

Leonard, Derek, H978 [8FE]

Leonard, Elizabeth, E97• [25JA]

Lundin, Iris Nigg, H4858 [7JN]

McFarlin, Roger, E146• [6FE]

McGovern, John, H6578 [19JY]

Nelson, Tim, H657 [29JA]

O’Malley, Ayden, H690 [30JA]

Raney, Lynn, H8 [8JA], E8• [8JA]

Schmitz, Paul, E422• [10AP]

Wasem, John, E419• [10AP]

Widmer, Rob, E791• [7JN]

Williams, Eldon (Twirp), H9536 [15NO]

DAVIS, SAMMY L.

Remarks in House

Indiana Sachem Award: recipient, E275 [7MR]

DAVIS, STANLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E429 [11AP]

DAVIS, SUSAN A. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3653 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3653 [26AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Louise McIntosh Slaughter funeral attendees, H3047 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H6589 [19JY]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H5094 [12JN]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8742 [24SE]

Appropriations: making continuing (see H.R. 4874), H624 [22JA]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H5507 [21JN]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]

California: designate certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4072), H3507 [24AP]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 1832), H3096 [10AP]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4924), H903 [6FE]

Corps of Engineers: implement a comprehensive protection and rehabilitation program for the Tijuana River Valley (see H.R. 3795), H404 [16JA]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H2043 [22MR]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5095 [12JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H19 [8JA]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H9463 [2NO]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

——— reform Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (see H.R. 5481), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9449 [26OC]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8727 [13SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing body-worn cameras and securely storing and maintaining recording data for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3944), H3979 [15MY]

——— establish a gun buyback grant program (see H.R. 445), H3096 [10AP]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1267 [26FE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8728 [13SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5817 [27JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H4730 [24MY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H133 [10JA]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5286 [19JN]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8728 [13SE]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H3342 [16AP]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3744 [27AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H3743 [27AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

FEMA: reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6651 [23JY]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H1755 [21MR]

——— exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H1267 [26FE]

Firearms: prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 6649), H7921 [6SE]

——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see H.R. 2670), H82 [9JA]

——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (see H.R. 4268), H3316 [13AP]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to establish procedures for considering certain credit scores when determining whether to purchase a residential mortgage (see H.R. 898), H4733 [25MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7732 [27JY]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H9409 [28SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9511 [13NO]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H738 [2FE]

Insurance: restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H8886 [25SE]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4733 [25MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H4736 [29MY]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3744 [27AP]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H3397 [17AP]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2106), H4210 [17MY]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 744), H1217 [16FE]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3835 [8MY]

Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 942), H3148 [11AP]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see H. Res. 1158), H9574 [20NO]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9421 [5OC]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9668 [27NO]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 683), H132 [10JA]

National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks: designate (see H. Res. 803), H2042 [22MR]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security (see H. Res. 1036), H7725 [26JY]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see H.R. 4525), H3979 [15MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: produce a national intelligence estimate of revenue sources of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (see H.R. 3261), H3052 [29MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H8172 [12SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7756 [17AU]

——— provide that the Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services (see H.R. 3617), H3148 [11AP]

Read Across America Day: observance (see H. Res. 753), H1334 [27FE]

Russia: condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H1729 [20MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions and make additional contributions to the Stop Homelessness Fund (see H.R. 5045), H3835 [8MY]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H1654 [15MR]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3575 [25AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H7689 [25JY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 4912), H4584 [22MY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H8172 [12SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer for children program under the National School Lunch Program (see H.R. 6516), H7686 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: provide grants to State-recognized or federally recognized apprenticeship programs to support expansion, awareness, and prestige of such programs (see H.R. 6425), H6557 [18JY]

National Principals Month: observance (see H. Res. 1116), H9419 [5OC]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer for children program under the National School Lunch Program (H.R. 6516), H7687 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: provide grants to State-recognized or federally recognized apprenticeship programs to support expansion, awareness, and prestige of such programs (H.R. 6425), H6558 [18JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H615 [22JA]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7192 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7704 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5485 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, H5667 [26JN]

FAA: partner with State and local agencies to educate public about dangers of operating unmanned aircraft over areas with temporary flight restrictions due to emergency response efforts, H3656 [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3656 [26AP]

Firearms: gun control, H1450 [7MR]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H615 [22JA]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H93 [10JA], H615 [22JA]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H6101 [11JY]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance, H6051 [11JY]

Roscoe, Patti: San Diego, CA, Rotary Ms. San Diego honoree, E1271• [20SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H1617 [15MR]

Votes: position on missed, H1288• [27FE]

Tributes

Schultze, Sharon, E1553• [27NO], E1663• [13DE]

DAVIS, TAYLOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E652 [15MY]

DAVIS, THOMAS A. (TAD)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E341 [20MR]

DAVIS, VELMA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1188 [4SE]

DAWES, CHRISTOPHER G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E557 [27AP]

DAWSON, B. LOUISE BODDIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3867 [9MY]

DAWSON, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E473 [16AP]

DAY, THOMAS, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H969 [7FE]

DAY CARE see Children and Youth

DAY OF SILENCE

Bills and resolutions

Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Goals and ideals: support (H. Res. 860), H3710 [27AP]

DAY OF THE DEPLOYED

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 722), S7431 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 722), S7453 [11DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 722, designate, S7437 [11DE]

DAYLIGHT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6331), H6110 [11JY]

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME see Time

DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST

Remarks in House

Observance, H3151, H3154, H3195 [12AP], H3338–H3341 [16AP], E475 [16AP], E493 [18AP]

DAYTON, MARK (Governor of Minnesota)

Letters

Require metropolitan planning organizations to include locally elected officials, E594 [7MY]

DAYTON, OH

Bills and resolutions

Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 2377), S651 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 2377), H9748 [30NO]

YWCA: anniversary, E1496 [6NO]

Remarks in Senate

Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 2377), S3390 [7JN]

Reports filed

Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2377), S2876 [23MY]

Texts of

S. 2377, Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH, S3390 [7JN]

DC COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Letters

Protecting Young Victims From Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, H639 [29JA]

DE GOULAINE, CHRISTOPHE

Remarks in Senate

World War I: tribute to Operation Twin Links, S6219 [18SE]

de la PENA, MARIO

Remarks in House

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1130 [14FE]

DE LA RIVA, ROXANA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1378 [5OC]

de LAGARDE, ELIZABETH M. THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3843 [9MY]

DE LEON, KAYLA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E393 [5AP]

de VELLIS, JEAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E552 [26AP]

de YOUNG, FIONA

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court of Arizona, County of Cochise, H5984 [3JY]

DEA CLEARINGHOUSE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3282), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6600), H7723 [26JY]

DEAETTE, NATALIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2547 [8MY]

DEAF see Disabled

DEAL, ALPHONSO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1480 [30OC]

DEAL, ALPHONSO B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1585 [30NO]

DEAL, NATHAN (Governor of Georgia)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7760 [18DE]

DEAL, SANDRA

Remarks in House

Gainesville, GA: tribute to North Hall Middle School Sandra Deal Secret Reading Garden, E1092 [26JY]

DeAMICIS, LISA

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1461 [26OC]

DEAN, BILLIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E450 [12AP]

DEAN, CHARITY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1533 [16NO]

DEANE, JOHN R., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1021 [17JY]

DEAPO, CHRIS

Remarks in Senate

Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]

DEARBORN, MI

Remarks in House

American Human Rights Council: anniversary, E1449 [23OC]

Korean War: tribute to wreath laying ceremony to commemorate anniversary of Korean War armistice agreement, E1100 [26JY]

Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (organization): anniversary, E495 [18AP]

Yemeni American News (publication): anniversary, E1093 [26JY]

DEARBORN, RICK A.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Amtrak Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S6058 [6SE]

DEARY-BELL, SHANNON

Remarks in House

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony honorees, E107 [29JA]

DEATH AND DYING

Amendments

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S6773 [10OC]

Dept. of Justice: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365 [6DE]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S700, S709, S717, S724, S791 [7FE], S841, S842, S843 [8FE], H834 [6FE], H1002, H1072 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H830 [6FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H1000 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S851, S852 [9FE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: expand circumstances under which participants may elect to discontinue participation in the Survivor Benefits Plan (see H.R. 6281), H5974 [28JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death and survivor benefits during a Government shutdown (see H.J. Res. 127), H582 [19JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4871), H603 [20JA]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see S. 3241), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 5882), H4242 [18MY]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see S. 3523), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6734), H7941 [7SE]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP] (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Bureau of Prisons: improve compassionate release process (see S. 2471), S1286 [28FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1652 [15MR]

CDC: authorize pilot program to expand and intensify surveillance of self-harm and suicidal ideation behavior in partnership with State and local public health departments (see H.R. 7103), H9459 [30OC]

——— carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (see H.R. 5812), H3976 [15MY]

Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 7400), H10609 [2JA]

DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (see S. 2659, 2661), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of Defense: provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased (see H.R. 5848), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]

——— develop national milestones to measure success in curtailing the opioid epidemic (see S. 2931), S2877 [23MY]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 3521), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6931), H9149 [27SE]

——— reduce maternal deaths and complications by providing funding to States and hospitals to develop and implement standardized maternal safety best practices and review pregnancy-related deaths and complications (see S. 3392), S5991 [28AU]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see S. 3460), S6223 [18SE]

Dept. of Justice: extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see S. 2871), S2725 [16MY]

——— improve tracking of data on, and benefits paid to, public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty (see S. 2878), S2773 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit from requiring a surviving spouse to return certain payments for a month in which the veteran dies (see H.R. 5301), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide process for family members of deceased individuals eligible for burn pit registry to register for such registry on behalf of the deceased individual (see H.R. 6027), H4979 [7JN]

——— take actions necessary to ensure that certain individuals may update the burn pit registry with a registered individual’s cause of death (see H.R. 6959), H9151 [27SE]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H1211 [15FE]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see S. 2374), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]

Federal employees: increase gratuity owed upon death of a Federal employee in connection with service in the Armed Forces and limit amount of any death gratuity paid upon death of a Member of Congress (see H.R. 5982), H4732 [25MY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 727), H901 [6FE] (see H. Res. 734), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 104), H902 [6FE]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Day: designate (see S. Res. 522), S2924 [24MY] (see H. Res. 737), H1126 [13FE]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (see H. Res. 1075), H8738 [20SE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— recognize cardiovascular disease as leading cause of preventable death and disability and as a global public health crisis (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]

Health care facilities: authorize hospitals to dispose of controlled substances on behalf of patients who die at the hospital (see H.R. 6205), H5580 [22JN]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see S. 3033), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6048), H4980 [7JN]

Medicaid: limit estate recovery relative to newly eligible individuals (see H.R. 6549), H7721 [26JY]

——— provide States an option to cover children’s program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (see H.R. 6560), H7721 [26JY]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 5977), H4732 [25MY]

Members of Congress: terminate certain lifetime benefits provided to former Members of Congress (see H.R. 4981), H1074 [8FE]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (see S. Res. 401), S875 [12FE]

National Suicide Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 636), S6224 [18SE] (see H. Res. 1067), H8726 [13SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see S. 2621), S1948 [22MR]

Social Security: clarify entitlement to certain benefits through the month of the death of the beneficiary (see H.R. 5302), H1651 [15MR]

——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

——— enhance benefits for children, divorced spouses, and widows and widowers (see S. 2484), S1316 [1MR]

SSA: implement certain recordkeeping recommendations to reduce fraud resulting from misuse of Social Security numbers of deceased individuals (see H.R. 6006), H4776 [5JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit relative to any stillborn child of a taxpayer (see H.R. 7208), H9758 [30NO]

——— establish American opportunity accounts, modify estate and gift tax rules, and reform taxation of capital income (see S. 3766), S7790 [18DE]

——— exclude bequests to certain exempt organizations from the value of taxable estates (see H.R. 6329), H6041 [10JY]

——— exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 7377), H10510 [20DE]

——— make estate and gift tax exemption increase permanent (see H.R. 6228), H5748 [26JN]

——— reduce estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 3638), S7050 [15NO]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3052 [29MR]

Cloture motions

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

Letters

Right To Try Act: Andrew McFadyen, Isaac Foundation, H1740 [21MR]

——— several organizations, H4358 [22MY]

Lists

Houston, TX, law enforcement officers memorialized on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, E654 [15MY]

Organizations opposed to H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1525 [13MR], H1742 [21MR]

Motions

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1746 [21MR]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S699, S700 [7FE], H834 [6FE], H1066 [8FE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4363 [22MY]

Notices

Intention to object to S. 2374, Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Senator Wyden, S7521 [12DE]

Poems

‘‘In Flanders Fields,’’ John McCrae, H9473 [13NO]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: allow terminally ill Survivor Benefit Plan participants to change beneficiaries outside of open season, H4568 [22MY]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4871), H596 [20JA]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service, H9799, H9801 [10DE]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (H.R. 5882), H7140, H7141 [24JY]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations, H5720 [26JN], H9046 [26SE]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (H. Res. 818), H3159 [12AP]

Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (H.R. 115), E16 [9JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 115), H3381 [17AP]

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (H.R. 5812), H5071–H5074 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased, H4568 [22MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (H.R. 6174), E882 [21JN]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), H8893 [26SE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (H.R. 1676), H6602–H6605 [23JY]

Dept. of Justice: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (H.R. 4485), E236 [27FE]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), H10342, H10343 [20DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address epidemic of veteran suicide, H9140 [27SE]

——— mental health and suicide prevention programs funding, H4976 [7JN]

——— study effectiveness of Veterans Crisis Line in preventing veteran suicide (H.R. 4173), H24 [9JA], H8167 [12SE]

Disasters: ensure protections for first responders, H5081, H5082 [12JN]

Diseases and disorders: anniversary of 1918 influenza pandemic, H9657 [27NO]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (H.R. 5041), H5043–H5045 [12JN], H5163 [14JN]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1521–H1529, H1530 [13MR], H1738–H1750 [21MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), motion to recommit, H1747, H1748 [21MR]

——— require FDA guidance relative to investigational drug use by eligible patients, provide liability protection for facilitators of investigational treatments and increase transparency of number of such treatments, H1747, H1748 [21MR]

FDA: improve expanded access program to allow patients access to experimental life-saving drugs, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

FEMA: release of 2017 Hurricane Season FEMA After-Action Report, H7864 [5SE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H821–H830 [6FE], E152 [7FE], E164 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H996–H1002 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), H896 [6FE], H1072 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H792, H834–H896 [6FE], H978, H981, H1002–H1071 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], E177 [13FE], E208 [23FE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (H.R. 878), H685 [30JA], H1647 [15MR]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H485 [18JA], H4355–H4366 [22MY], H4682 [23MY], E751 [29MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), motion to recommit, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (H.R. 1318), H10058–H10061 [11DE]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria, H9038, H9039 [26SE]

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.: anniversary, E876 [20JN]

Mental health: encourage individuals feeling depressed to call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, H10500 [20DE]

——— mental health education and treatment, and suicide prevention programs funding, H7939 [7SE]

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: addition of names of Texas officers, E653 [15MY]

National Suicide Prevention Month: observance, H8251–H8254 [13SE], H9082 [26SE], H9100, H9140 [27SE]

National Suicide Prevention Week: observance, H8163 [12SE]

National Teachers Hall of Fame: designate a National Memorial to Fallen Educators (S. 167), H3327 [16AP]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), H9067, H9068 [26SE]

Riverside National Cemetery: tribute to University of California, Riverside research grant, H1736 [21MR]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit relative to any stillborn child of a taxpayer (H.R. 3549), H1530 [13MR]

Texas A&M University: tribute to Aggie Muster tradition to honor memory of deceased alumni, E1574 [29NO]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to disaster response, H8173 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: issue ‘‘Gold Star Families Forever Stamp’’ to honor sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one in combat, S3937 [14JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S354 [19JA], S383, S387 [20JA], S396, S400, S408–S410, S414, S426 [21JA]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S7897 [19DE]

——— tribute to members from Nebraska killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3281 [7JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 115), S2330 [19AP]

DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals, S6472 [3OC]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (S. 2659), S2105 [12AP]

Dept. of Defense: implement online computerized assessment to detect behaviors indicating suicide risk and other mental health conditions for Armed Forces members, S6213 [18SE]

Dept. of HHS: develop national milestones to measure success in curtailing the opioid epidemic, S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), S7310, S7311 [5DE]

——— improve State response to opioid abuse crisis by prioritizing State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants to States with high overdose mortality rates and lack of access to treatment, S6471 [3OC]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 693), S5878 [23AU]

——— Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Suicide Prevention Lifeline funding, S5739, S5741 [21AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious injury of another person (S. 37), S5816 [22AU]

Dept. of Justice: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365, S7366 [6DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: study effectiveness of Veterans Crisis Line in preventing veteran suicide, S4271, S4272 [20JN]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), S1981, S1982 [22MR], S1994 [9AP]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), unanimous-consent request, S1981 [22MR]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (S. 2374), S7505 [12DE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S1731, S1732 [14MR]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S852 [9FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S618, S622 [6FE], S671, S672, S680, S683–S688, S699 [7FE], S793–S797, S799, S804–S810, S812–S838 [8FE], S847–S850 [9FE], S887 [12FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), unanimous-consent agreement, S849 [9FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), unanimous-consent request, S816, S817, S827, S828, S829, S831, S833, S834 [8FE]

——— require U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of first responders who die in the line of duty (S. 1108), S2634 [14MY]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (S. Res. 522), S6103 [6SE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (H.R. 1318), S7622 [13DE]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (S. 3033), S3398 [11JN]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: call for efforts to address suicide epidemic, S3866 [13JN]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (S. Res. 401), S2443 [25AP]

National Suicide Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 636), S6213 [18SE], S6545 [4OC]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), S6882 [11OC]

Russia: address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, assistance to pro-democracy groups, and international law enforcement, S6762–S6766 [10OC]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (S. 379), S7650–S7652 [17DE]

——— eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (S. 379), unanimous-consent request, S7651 [17DE]

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: observance, S7181 [28NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4456, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act and H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Justice Protocols To Address Missing and Murdered Native Americans Review, Revision, and Development: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1942) (S. Rept. 115–411), S7274 [4DE]

Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 115–865), H7153 [24JY]

Maternal Health Accountability Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1112), S4843 [9JY]

National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 115–533), H676 [29JA]

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2374) (S. Rept. 115–352), S6924 [13NO]

Statements

Right To Try Act: Senator Johnson, H4360 [22MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 115, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, H3381 [17AP]

H. Res. 787, consideration of H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4292 [22MY]

H.R. 1318, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act, H10058–H10060 [11DE]

H.R. 1676, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, H6602–H6604 [23JY]

H.R. 3834, 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act, H9067 [26SE]

H.R. 5041, Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act, H5043 [12JN]

H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1521 [13MR], H1738 [21MR]

H.R. 5812, Creating Opportunities That Necessitate New and Enhanced Connections That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies (CONNECTIONS) Act, H5071–H5073 [12JN]

H.R. 5882, Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act, H7140 [24JY]

S. 167, National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act, H3327 [16AP]

S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4355 [22MY]

S. 2328, Pay Our Military Act, S349 [19JA]

S. 3523, Full Military Honors Act, S7897 [19DE]

S. 3776, Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act, S7791–S7795 [18DE]

S. Res. 401, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls, S876 [12FE]

S. Res. 459, Black Maternal Health Week, S2077 [11AP]

S. Res. 522, Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, S2937 [24MY]

S. Res. 636, National Suicide Prevention Month, S6234 [18SE]

DEATH PENALTY see Capital Punishment

DEB AND JEFF HANSEN FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1032 [18JY]

DEBBIE SMITH ACT see Department of Justice

DEBBIE’S DREAM FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Dream Makers’ Gala: tribute, H3160 [12AP]

DeBERNARDI FAMILY

Remarks in House

Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau: Farm Family of the Year award recipients, E1008 [12JY]

DeBIE, ANNE

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods, E1368 [5OC]

DeBONI, GINA A.

Letters

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, S1851 [21MR]

DeBOSE, COATER B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E158 [7FE]

DECENTRALIZE REGULATORY AGENCIES, INCLUDE THE NATION (DRAIN) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2660), S2120 [12AP]

DECEPTIVE PRACTICES AND VOTER INTIMIDATION PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6607), H7723 [26JY]

DECKER, CURT

Letters

Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act, H748 [5FE]

DECKER, ERIK

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8787 [25SE]

DECKER, KELLY E.

Remarks in House

California: 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E442 [12AP]

DECKER, MICHAEL J.

Remarks in House

Kingston, NY, Veterans Association: Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1269 [20SE]

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Essays

Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution: Ingrid Williamsen, S7856 [19DE]

——— Kate Pipher, S7856 [19DE]

——— Patrick Collins, S7856 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Collins, Patrick: Nebraska 2d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Pipher, Kate: Nebraska 3d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Williamsen, Ingrid: Nebraska 1st Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

DEDHAM, MA

Biographies

Karlin, Lenore Gardner, E956 [29JN]

DEEGAN, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1061 [25JY]

DEEP ELLUM FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E463 [13AP]

DEER PARK, TX

Remarks in House

Deer Park Art Park Players: tribute, E309 [14MR]

Texas Non-Profit Theatre Annual Conference: tribute, E309 [14MR]

DEERY, JOHN G., SR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5263 [24JY]

DeFAZIO, PETER A. (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3646, H3658 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3646, H3658 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 771), H9768 [6DE]

Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see H.R. 5694), H10104 [11DE]

Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels: implement (see H.R. 5763), H3929 [10MY]

Agriculture: authorize voluntary grazing permit retirement on certain Federal lands where livestock grazing is impractical (see H.R. 3624), H903 [6FE]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see H. Res. 766), H4778 [5JN]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7735 [31JY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H4777 [5JN]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H4777 [5JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: clarify effective date of promotion of commissioned officers of the Army and Air National Guard and improve processes for Federal recognition of promotions of such officers (see H.R. 5713), H4981 [7JN]

——— extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3444 [18AP]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H3046 [23MR]

Cambodia: promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law, condemn political violence and human rights violations, and call for respect for freedom of the press, assembly, and speech and electoral reforms (see H. Res. 661), H19 [8JA]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1127 [13FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see H.R. 4957), H7751 [10AU]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9744 [29NO]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2567), H1267 [26FE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H1268 [26FE]

Copyrights: establish an alternative dispute resolution program for copyright small claims (see H.R. 3945), H5022 [8JN]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4242 [18MY]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H9539 [15NO]

——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8739 [20SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H9092 [26SE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1442 [6MR]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see H.R. 6474), H7157 [24JY]

——— assist and incentivize organic agriculture by expanding its access to, and eligibility for, Federal rural development and agricultural loan programs (see H.R. 4671), H1342 [1MR]

——— better assist producers who are voluntarily making the transition to organic production systems (see H.R. 3637), H83 [9JA]

——— end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H5154 [13JN]

——— make grants to carry out gleaning projects (see H.R. 3815), H3343 [16AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorize grants to support the study of world languages in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 1239), H1221 [20FE]

——— prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see H.R. 6840), H8743 [24SE]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H7754 [14AU]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8739 [20SE]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H1221 [20FE]

——— establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 2234), H7772 [24AU]

——— establish Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program (see H.R. 4379), H3060 [5AP]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H9449 [26OC]

——— make grants for pilot programs at institutions of higher education that support the use of open textbooks to achieve savings for students (see H.R. 3840), H7943 [7SE]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process (see H.R. 2015), H9439 [19OC]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H4981 [7JN]

——— enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H737 [2FE]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H8886 [25SE]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H1442 [6MR]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see H.R. 6586), H9691 [28NO]

——— reauthorize rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program (see H.R. 5429), H4694 [23MY]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1609 [14MR]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2913), H6264 [16JY]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H173 [12JA]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H554 [18JA]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H8886 [25SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H7870 [5SE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to these emergencies (see H.R. 7005), H9406 [28SE]

——— establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9420 [5OC]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H3887 [9MY]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H1227 [23FE]

——— conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3444 [18AP]

——— eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (see H.R. 5452), H3979 [15MY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H405 [16JA]

——— expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers (see H.R. 1802), H3096 [10AP]

——— furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 4556), H7735 [31JY]

——— furnish headstones or markers to private cemeteries for graves of certain World War I veterans (see H.R. 4565), H83 [9JA]

——— improve provision of health care for women veterans (see H.R. 93), H3059 [5AP]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H9153 [27SE]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H554 [18JA]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H1221 [20FE]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H3046 [23MR]

——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 1445), H404 [16JA]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H3148 [11AP]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 5314), H1651 [15MR]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 103), H1442 [6MR]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H9152 [27SE]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H10104 [11DE]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5649 [25JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (see H.R. 6), H5151 [13JN]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H2043 [22MR]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H3060 [5AP]

FAA: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 2212), H3750 [3MY]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H7824 [4SE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H1503 [8MR]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1336 [27FE]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm to a person whose State license to purchase, own, or possess a firearm has been revoked, or a person who has been ordered by a State court to surrender all firearms (see H.R. 5652), H3741 [27AP]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8732 [17SE]

GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (see H.R. 5846), H4138 [16MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5649 [25JN]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7943 [7SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9691 [28NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H6589 [19JY]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H83 [9JA]

International relations: recognize that international education and exchange programs further national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation (see H. Res. 470), H3211 [12AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H584 [19JA]

Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 986), H6041 [10JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5201 [14JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5201 [14JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9668 [27NO]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9436 [16OC]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H9539 [15NO]

Medicare: ensure providers of services receive adequate payments for acquisition of hematopoietic stem cells (see H.R. 4215), H6464 [17JY]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H3887 [9MY]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 1617), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide for a special enrollment period for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 5104), H3060 [5AP]

——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 5052), H3148 [11AP]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H678 [29JA]

——— reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see H.R. 3124), H7871 [5SE]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 5507), H3507 [24AP]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments (see H.R. 6270), H9092 [26SE]

National Academy of Medicine: provide for study on use of genetic and genomic testing to improve health care (see H.R. 5062), H8886 [25SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 733), H974 [7FE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5201 [14JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9668 [27NO]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see H. Res. 1122), H9439 [19OC]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H4285 [21MY]

NOAA: establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H7777 [28AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish and support State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents (see H.R. 6097), H7754 [14AU]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H3064 [9AP]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H4210 [17MY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H6651 [23JY]

——— provide that the Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services (see H.R. 3617), H4694 [23MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: disapprove granting of Presidential pardons to himself or any member of his family for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Res. 523), H4982 [7JN]

——— disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7772 [24AU]

——— disclose use of Federal funds with any privately held company owned by the President (see H.R. 5873), H4209 [17MY]

——— require Presidential Inaugural Committees to disclose all committee expenditures, restrict use of funds raised to official inaugural activities, and mandate surplus funds are donated to charity (see H.R. 5008), H10337 [19DE]

Rail Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 1081), H8884 [25SE]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9442 [23OC]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H7156 [24JY]

Ships and vessels: require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (see H.R. 5893), H5750 [26JN]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H19 [8JA]

Taxation: allow tax credits to veterans for establishment of franchises (see H.R. 4473), H903 [6FE]

——— eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 6081), H9691 [28NO]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H9821 [10DE]

——— improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts (see H.R. 5138), H3979 [15MY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

Transportation Security Administration: provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 99), H8742 [24SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7921 [6SE]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— require voting systems to produce a voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, require States to audit results of elections prior to certification, and provide grants to States to improve security (see H.R. 4276), H4850 [6JN]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H3148 [11AP]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1544 [13MR]

——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H9821 [10DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 4912), H1336 [27FE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 4044), H584 [19JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Craft Beer Week: support goals (see H. Res. 884), H3885 [9MY]

Chetco River: make technical corrections to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System segment designations (see H.R. 6546), H7721 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (see H.R. 5550), H3440 [18AP]

——— increase minimum salary threshold for income-driven repayment plans, allow refinancing, bolster forgiveness programs, and reinstate graduate student programs relative to student loans (see H.R. 5549), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of Transportation: extend deadline for promulgation of regulations under Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program (see H.R. 6414), H6557 [18JY]

——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (see H.R. 4766), H168 [11JA]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices (see H.R. 5866), H4209 [17MY]

——— increase efficiency in recruitment and hiring of health care workers separating from the Armed Forces and create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals (see H.R. 6539), H7720 [26JY]

——— prohibit from requiring a surviving spouse to return certain payments for a month in which the veteran dies (see H.R. 5301), H1651 [15MR]

Foreign trade: prohibit importation into the U.S. of paper products that are not manufactured in accordance with requirements at least as stringent as U.S. environmental law requirements (see H.R. 5611), H3574 [25AP]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see H. Res. 859), H3742 [27AP]

Oregon: designate Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (see H.R. 6484), H7154 [24JY]

Social Security: clarify entitlement to certain benefits through the month of the death of the beneficiary (see H.R. 5302), H1651 [15MR]

Taxation: increase tax on certain global intangible income by requiring taxes to be paid based on the country in which the profits are earned and not averaged (see H.R. 6015), H4848 [6JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Chetco River: make technical corrections to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System segment designations (H.R. 6546), H7725 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (H.R. 5550), H3442 [18AP]

——— increase minimum salary threshold for income-driven repayment plans, allow refinancing, bolster forgiveness programs, and reinstate graduate student programs relative to student loans (H.R. 5549), H3442 [18AP]

Dept. of Transportation: extend deadline for promulgation of regulations under Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program (H.R. 6414), H6558 [18JY]

——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (H.R. 4766), H169 [11JA]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (H.R. 5857), H4209 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices (H.R. 5866), H4210 [17MY]

——— increase efficiency in recruitment and hiring of health care workers separating from the Armed Forces and create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals (H.R. 6539), H7725 [26JY]

——— prohibit from requiring a surviving spouse to return certain payments for a month in which the veteran dies (H.R. 5301), H1652 [15MR]

Foreign trade: prohibit importation into the U.S. of paper products that are not manufactured in accordance with requirements at least as stringent as U.S. environmental law requirements (H.R. 5611), H3575 [25AP]

Oregon: designate Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (H.R. 6484), H7155 [24JY]

Social Security: clarify entitlement to certain benefits through the month of the death of the beneficiary (H.R. 5302), H1652 [15MR]

Taxation: increase tax on certain global intangible income by requiring taxes to be paid based on the country in which the profits are earned and not averaged (H.R. 6015), H4849 [6JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H608 [21JA], H613 [22JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3174 [12AP]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 109), H3174 [12AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), H6159 [12JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, H9647, H9652 [27NO]

——— enhance maritime safety, H7644 [25JY]

——— establish Blue Technology center of expertise, H7644 [25JY]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8224 [13SE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4800, H4814 [6JN]

Crime: clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), H7936• [7SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, E1693• [20DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), E733• [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7707• [26JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), E948• [28JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, E1324• [27SE]

Dept. of Energy: obtain consent of affected State and local governments before making an expenditure from the Nuclear Waste Fund for a nuclear waste repository, H3909 [10MY]

——— prohibit funding to sell transmission assets of Bonneville Power Administration, Southwestern Power Administration, Western Area Power Administration, and TVA, E813• [8JN]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), Senate amendment, H9647, H9652 [27NO]

Dept. of Transportation: Essential Air Service program funding, H3719 [27AP]

——— extend deadline for promulgation of regulations under Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program (H.R. 6414), H7639 [25JY]

——— preempt State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules, H3674, H3676 [26AP]

——— reduce judicial review period when litigants can challenge State environmental reviews of transportation projects, H3652 [26AP]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H8244• [13SE]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), H8224 [13SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), E813• [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, H8244• [13SE]

FAA: allow promulgation of rules and regulations relative to recreational drone use, H3648 [26AP]

——— allow regulation of transportation of lithium batteries by air, H3658 [26AP]

——— apply medical certification standards to operators of air balloons, H3668 [26AP]

——— ensure that aircraft transitioning from flight over ocean to flight over land fly at safe altitude and no lower than specific flight operations require, H3663 [26AP]

——— establish pilot program to permit operators of Stage 2 airplanes to conduct operations in medium-hub or non-hub airports, H3658 [26AP]

——— establish prohibitions to prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons in the national airspace system, H3661 [26AP]

——— prohibit enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3664 [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs, H9034, H9039 [26SE]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3592, H3643, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3658, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3668, H3674, H3676 [26AP], H3714, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3721, H3724 [27AP]

——— require study on relationship between jet aircraft approach and takeoff speeds and corresponding noise impacts on communities surrounding airports, H3651 [26AP]

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: establish a national standard for hiring motor carriers, H3721 [27AP]

FEMA: improve arbitration process for those disputing their eligibility for assistance, or repayment of assistance, following a disaster, H3715 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3592 [26AP], H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3721 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H3724 [27AP]

——— limit reductions in assistance for recovery costs associated with rebuilding multi-structure educational, law enforcement, correctional, fire, or medical facilities, H3718 [27AP]

——— prevent recoupment of disaster relief funds previously certified by a FEMA Technical Assistance Contractor (TAC) as eligible, reasonable and reimbursable, H3718 [27AP]

——— provide for reimbursement to State and local units of government for housing that produces cost-savings to comparable FEMA solutions, H3716, H3717 [27AP]

——— waive cost share requirements for disaster recovery assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and California wildfires, H3724 [27AP]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), E269• [7MR]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H5699 [26JN]

GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (H.R. 5846), H6225 [16JY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H608 [21JA], H613 [22JA]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H4800 [6JN], H8224 [13SE]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1082), H9034, H9039 [26SE]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H4143 [17MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H8244• [13SE]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, H6267 [17JY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), H7644 [25JY]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H3909 [10MY]

Oregon: allow certain Native American tribes to lease or transfer certain lands (S. 1285), H3953• [15MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H4814 [6JN]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., H9648 [27NO]

Supreme Court: decision in Sessions v. Dimaya relative to definition of ‘‘violent felony’’ for purposes of deportation under immigration law, H7936• [7SE]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6267 [17JY]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6267 [17JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9545 [16NO]

Votes: correction, E276• [7MR]

——— position on missed, H4846• [6JN], E173• [13FE], E269•, E274• [7MR], E325• [15MR], E363• [22MR], E865• [19JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H16 [8JA], H1370 [5MR], H1437 [6MR], H1540 [13MR], H5198 [14JN]

Tributes

Homendy, Jennifer L., E1193• [4SE]

Johnston, Jim, E162• [8FE]

LaMountain, Craig, E1574• [29NO]

McCarragher, Ward W., E397• [5AP]

DEFEND OUR COAST ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6008), H4776 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6008), H4763 [5JN]

DEFENDING AMERICAN SECURITY FROM KREMLIN AGGRESSION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3336), S7128 [27NO]

DEFENDING ECONOMIC LIVELIHOODS AND THREATENED ANIMALS (DELTA) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4819), H6312–H6315 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 4819), S7950 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 4819, provisions, H6312 [17JY]

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4819), S7241 [29NO]

DEFENDING ELECTIONS AGAINST TROLLS FROM ENEMY REGIMES (DETER) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2785), S2485 [26AP]

Texts of

S. 2785, provisions, S2487 [26AP]

DEFENDING ELECTIONS FROM THREATS BY ESTABLISHING REDLINES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3024), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 5786), H3934 [11MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: demolition of facilities closed by prior base realignment and closure rounds funding, H4973 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to propose, plan, or execute any additional base realignment and closure rounds, H4994, H4995 [8JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E832 [13JN], E1281 [24SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (S. 3024), S3395 [11JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5786) (H. Rept. 115–673), H3934 [11MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3024) (S. Rept. 115–269), S3292 [7JN]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 5841), H4137 [16MY]

Letters

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5691, H5692 [26JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5692 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, H7704, H7705 [26JY], E1122 [3AU]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (H.R. 5841), H5674–H5696 [26JN], H9732–H9735 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, S2955 [4JN], S2998 [5JN], S3020–S3022 [6JN], S3271, S3286 [7JN], S3872, S3883, S3892–S3894 [13JN], S3932, S3933 [14JN], S4466 [27JN], S4695 [28JN], S4868 [10JY], S5238 [24JY], S5508 [31JY], S5541 [1AU]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (S. 2098), S859 [12FE], S1533 [8MR], S2300 [19AP], S2846, S2853 [23MY]

Reports filed

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2098), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5841) (H. Rept. 115–784), H5747 [26JN]

Statements

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Executive Office of the President, S4696 [28JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5841, Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, H5674–H5690 [26JN]

DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]

DEFERMENT FOR ACTIVE CANCER TREATMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2976), H3562 [25AP]

DEFICIT see Public Debt

DeFOUR, WILFRED R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1474 [30OC]

DeFOUR, WILFRED R., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1673 [13DE]

DEFREITAS, MARCELO

Remarks in House

Sonoma, CA: Honorary Alcalde honoree, E484 [17AP]

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL

Remarks in House

Thompson, Ina: DeFuniak Springs, FL, Woman’s Club Woman of Light honoree, E509 [23AP]

DeGETTE, DIANA (a Representative from Colorado)

Amendments

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3654 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3654 [26AP]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), H7893 [6SE]

Appointments

Louise McIntosh Slaughter funeral attendees, H3047 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H1501 [8MR]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 142), H10104 [11DE]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H1729 [20MR]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Congress: reestablish Office of Technology Assessment (see H. Res. 849), H3706 [26AP]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H8172 [12SE]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand eligibility of students to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3875), H4694 [23MY]

——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H4733 [25MY]

——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H4730 [24MY]

Dept. of Defense: limit authority of the President to carry out a parade of military forces and hardware unless it is certified that such parade will not affect military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4982), H1227 [23FE]

——— prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see H.R. 6840), H9408 [28SE]

Dept. of Education: expand eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to certain contractor employees of Dept. of Energy national laboratories (see H.R. 2992), H9092 [26SE]

——— make grants to support early college high schools and other dual or concurrent enrollment programs (see H.R. 2845), H3931 [10MY]

——— provide for a percentage of student loan forgiveness for public service employment (see H.R. 3026), H3887 [9MY]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process (see H.R. 2015), H3148 [11AP]

Dept. of Energy: extend authorization for control of uranium mill tailings at Mesa County, CO, disposal site (see H.R. 2278), H1335 [27FE]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5197), H1476 [7MR]

——— develop strategy to implement recommendations to prevent and treat prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 5702), H3833 [8MY]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H6175 [12JY]

——— plan, develop, and make recommendations to increase access to sexual assault examinations for survivors by holding hospitals accountable and supporting providers that serve them (see H.R. 6387), H10104 [11DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H4285 [21MY]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H1698 [19MR]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1342 [1MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H4777 [5JN]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H3096 [10AP]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H903 [6FE]

——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H5506 [21JN]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H6112 [11JY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H7728 [26JY]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

——— modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5753), H3928 [10MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H83 [9JA]

——— establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see H.R. 5171), H4730 [24MY]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3444 [18AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H785 [5FE]

——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see H.R. 2452), H4139 [16MY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H3575 [25AP]

Deputy Sheriff Derek Geer Post Office Building, Grand Junction, CO: designate (see H.R. 6217), H7728 [26JY]

Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office, Brighton, CO: designate (see H.R. 5792), H4733 [25MY]

Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building, Highlands Ranch, CO: designate (see H.R. 5791), H4733 [25MY]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]

——— exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 2273), H584 [19JA]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H4736 [29MY]

——— urge action to increase equity within the legal cannabis marketplace (see H. Res. 943), H5200 [14JN]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 530), H9510 [13NO]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H8171 [12SE]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H4777 [5JN]

——— prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H1217 [16FE]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see H.R. 5333), H1698 [19MR] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7368), H10587 [21DE]

FEMA: reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6651 [23JY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H4777 [5JN]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7756 [17AU]

——— prohibit possession or transfer of certain firearm accessories that modify semi-automatic weapons to fire at the rate of automatic weapons (see H.R. 3999), H1336 [27FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7825 [4SE]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7870 [5SE]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H8886 [25SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H6042 [10JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6172), H5581 [22JN]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H678 [29JA]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H9420 [5OC]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H3343 [16AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H7776 [28AU]

Law enforcement: improve community policing and promote gun violence prevention in underserved communities and eliminate requirement of transferring a firearm if a background check has not been completed in 3 days (see H.R. 5164), H1372 [5MR]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (see H.R. 5912), H4583 [22MY] (see H.R. 6042), H5225 [15JN]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7943 [7SE]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H4850 [6JN]

Medicare: provide coverage for digital retinal imaging with remote interpretation (see H.R. 6639), H9460 [30OC]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 5768), H3929 [10MY]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H3060 [5AP]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 2584), H6042 [10JY]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H1267 [26FE]

Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., Post Office Building, Frisco, CO: designate (see H.R. 6831), H8731 [17SE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7756 [17AU]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H9092 [26SE]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H8172 [12SE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

——— prohibit stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals (see H.R. 2401), H4739 [1JN]

Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office, Montrose, CO: designate (see H.R. 6216), H7728 [26JY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish a comprehensive women’s history museum (see H.R. 19), H7824 [4SE]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 1902), H1373 [5MR]

Tariff: make certain footwear eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 2735), H6558 [18JY]

——— recreational performance outerwear (see H.R. 3645), H1221 [20FE]

Taxation: establish a new tax credit and grant program to stimulate investment and healthy nutrition options in food deserts (see H.R. 4260), H4777 [5JN]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H1477 [7MR]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H903 [6FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 4492), H4736 [29MY]

Women: authorize Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs (see H.R. 7309), H10210 [13DE]

——— combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Climate: recognize impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and support policies that address causes and effects of climate change (see H. Res. 825), H3315 [13AP]

Colorado: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 6492), H7154 [24JY]

Health: support protecting patients’ access to medically appropriate, evidence-based health care and information, including information about access to safe and legal abortion (see H. Res. 915), H4732 [25MY]

Medicaid: provide States an option to cover children’s program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (see H.R. 6560), H7721 [26JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Colorado: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (H.R. 6492), H7156 [24JY]

Medicaid: provide States an option to cover children’s program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (H.R. 6560), H7725 [26JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H498 [18JA]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10392 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4318• [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), E1066• [25JY]

EPA: prohibit funding to enforce methane emissions rule, E1066• [25JY]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 5333), H6237 [16JY]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10392 [20DE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (H.R. 1318), H10061 [11DE]

Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (H.R. 6042), H5245• [19JN]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), H7894 [6SE]

——— require export applications for small volumes of natural gas to show that such export was produced using available techniques to minimize methane emissions from leaks or venting, H7894 [6SE]

Votes: correction, H4605• [23MY]

——— position on missed, H3560• [25AP]

Tributes

Grover, Frederick L., E1262•, E1264• [17SE]

DeGOOD, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E193 [15FE]

DEGREES NOT DEBT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3018), S3035 [6JN]

deGROM, JACOB A.

Bills and resolutions

Baseball Writers’ Association of America: National League Cy Young Award recipient (see H. Res. 1153), H9568 [16NO]

DeHART, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4723 [24MY]

DeHART, ROGER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E696 [21MY]

DeJESUS, EDWIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1373 [5OC]

DeKALB, IL

Remarks in Senate

Northern Illinois University: anniversary of mass shooting, S958 [14FE]

DEL BAGNO, STEPHEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3729 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2300 [19AP]

DEL BARRIO, FRED

Remarks in House

Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Business Man of the Year award recipient, E452 [12AP]

DEL BOSCO, CHRIS

Remarks in House

Olympic Games: tribute to Colorado participants, H1135 [14FE]

DEL RIO, TX

Remarks in House

Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce Small Chamber of the Year award recipient, E1168 [21AU]

DeLAND, FL

Remarks in Senate

Grebosz, Nicole A.: Volusia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

DELANEY, JAMES J. (JAY)

Remarks in House

Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization): W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E280 [8MR], E299 [13MR]

DELANEY, JOHN K. (a Representative from Maryland)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4576 [22MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5798 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air Force: require a demonstration program on accession as officers of candidates with auditory impairments (see H.R. 5831), H3977 [15MY]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H7751 [10AU]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9526 [14NO]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H7943 [7SE]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H3444 [18AP]

——— provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 963), H10170 [12DE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H10211 [13DE]

——— support opportunities to receive vocational trade training and credentialing during service to ensure transition to in-demand civilian careers (see H. Res. 613), H133 [10JA]

Army: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of 1st Infantry Division (see H.R. 1582), H10337 [19DE]

Bureau of the Census: making appropriations (see H.R. 4013), H1179 [14FE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1501 [8MR]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9526 [14NO]

Congress: reestablish Office of Technology Assessment (see H. Res. 849), H3706 [26AP]

Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6413), H9668 [27NO]

DEA: provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see H.R. 5628), H4139 [16MY]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a loan program to support mentorship and apprenticeship opportunities for veterans to become farmers or ranchers (see H.R. 4339), H9526 [14NO]

——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1609 [14MR]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Defense: provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased (see H.R. 5848), H4694 [23MY]

——— recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the Army tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers (see H. Con. Res. 145), H10512 [20DE]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H9526 [14NO]

Dept. of HHS: repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1477 [7MR]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8171 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H5201 [14JN]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H2043 [22MR]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H9092 [26SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7921 [6SE]

Dept. of Transportation: prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H4777 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1495), H10270 [17DE]

——— carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H9526 [14NO]

——— establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 7138), H10338 [19DE]

——— furnish headstones or markers to private cemeteries for graves of certain World War I veterans (see H.R. 4565), H9511 [13NO]

——— make certain improvements relative to inspections of departmental medical facilities and care for women (see H.R. 3558), H9539 [15NO]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H9574 [20NO]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H9511 [13NO]

——— provide for housing stipends and supply fee payments under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program for individuals affected by extended school closures due to natural disasters (see H.R. 3940), H9691 [28NO]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5987 [3JY]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8728 [13SE]

Diseases and disorders: issue semipostal stamp to support lyme disease research (see H.R. 4333), H9526 [14NO]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 31), H3507 [24AP]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3453 [23AP]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H9444 [23OC]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H7156 [24JY]

FDA: expand tropical disease product priority review voucher program to encourage treatments for Middle East respiratory syndrome (see H.R. 3348), H4777 [5JN]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H168 [11JA]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1342 [1MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 671), H7688 [25JY]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H8728 [13SE]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8728 [13SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5977 [28JN]

GSA: transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution (see H.R. 6407), H10338 [19DE]

Health: award certain allergy and reversible lower airway disorders-related grants and increase preference given to States that allow trained school personnel to administer rescue medications for allergies and such disorders (see H.R. 2285), H9511 [13NO]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H9463 [2NO]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H7156 [24JY]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H8172 [12SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5287 [19JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H1268 [26FE]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H1179 [14FE]

Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (see H.R. 5624), H3705 [26AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1653 [15MR]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Marine Corps: anniversary of women’s service (see H. Con. Res. 105), H8172 [12SE]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9409 [28SE]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1542), H6264 [16JY]

Medicare: modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1542), H6264 [16JY]

——— treat audiologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing services, improve access to audiology services available for coverage, and enable beneficiaries to have their choice of audiologists (see H.R. 2276), H3452 [23AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide equal coverage of in vitro specific IgE tests and percutaneous tests for allergies (see H.R. 5541), H9526 [14NO]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1137), H10338 [19DE]

National 529 Day: observance (see H. Res. 369), H83 [9JA]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H5977 [28JN]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see H. Res. 756), H1503 [8MR]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

National Suicide Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1067), H10512 [20DE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 312), H19 [8JA] (see H. Res. 880), H3834 [8MY]

National Veterans Small Business Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 588), H9539 [15NO]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9460 [30OC]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small businesses (see H.R. 5337), H3707 [26AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: align open enrollment periods for Exchange plans with deadline for filing Federal income tax returns (see H.R. 5625), H3705 [26AP]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 967), H1213 [15FE]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H7688 [25JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Regulatory Commission: establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the U.S. to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office (see H.R. 6231), H9444 [23OC]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9668 [27NO]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 867), H9569 [16NO]

Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H4777 [5JN]

SBA: study and identify best practices for closing the gender, race, and income gap in patenting rates for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6390), H9574 [20NO]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Senior citizens: issue Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 7061), H9744 [29NO]

Sgt. Maj. Wardell B. Turner Post Office Building, Salisbury, MD: designate (see H.R. 4913), H736 [2FE]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 1902), H8171 [12SE]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H9153 [27SE]

——— recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1729 [20MR]

SSA: provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (see H.R. 5192), H3148 [11AP]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H9569 [16NO]

——— impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see H.R. 7173), H9667 [27NO]

——— make civil damages, restitution, and any other monetary award given to human trafficking survivors exempt from Federal income taxes (see H.R. 6899), H9449 [26OC]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H9431 [12OC]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Veterans service organizations: tribute to patriotism and efforts to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony earned through selfless service (see H. Con. Res. 70), H9526 [14NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— develop best practices for States to use to protect integrity of Federal elections and make election technology improvement grants to States (see H.R. 3751), H7688 [25JY]

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

——— prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H6590 [19JY]

Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 935), H5093 [12JN]

Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building, Upper Marlboro, MD: designate (see H.R. 4890), H676 [29JA]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H7728 [26JY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 6263), H9526 [14NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9420 [5OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

CDC: authorize pilot program to expand and intensify surveillance of self-harm and suicidal ideation behavior in partnership with State and local public health departments (see H.R. 7103), H9459 [30OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (see H.R. 7144), H9567 [16NO]

Elections: require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see H.R. 6449), H6588 [19JY]

NIH: study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see H.R. 6590), H7722 [26JY]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 5220), H1501 [8MR]

Constitutional authority statements

CDC: authorize pilot program to expand and intensify surveillance of self-harm and suicidal ideation behavior in partnership with State and local public health departments (H.R. 7103), H9460 [30OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (H.R. 7144), H9568 [16NO]

Elections: require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (H.R. 6449), H6589 [19JY]

NIH: study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (H.R. 6590), H7726 [26JY]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on private college endowments (H.R. 5220), H1502 [8MR]

Remarks

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3164 [12AP]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5798 [27JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), H3124 [11AP]

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5798 [27JN]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, H7939 [7SE]

Mental health: mental health education and treatment, and suicide prevention programs funding, H7939 [7SE]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]

Votes: position on missed, H5674• [26JN], E605• [8MY], E697• [21MY], E909• [25JN], E1718• [20DE]

DELANEY, LEO J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1206 [5SE]

DELANO, PAUL R., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E997 [11JY]

DeLAPP, JAMES A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E911 [25JN]

DeLARGE, ELISA I.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E666 [16MY]

DeLAURO, ROSA L. (a Representative from Connecticut)

Addresses

Bar Mitzvah: Luke Cohen, E946• [28JN]

Gun Control: Rosa Bilston, E943• [28JN]

Jews in the Civil Rights Movement: Juliet Franklin, E948• [28JN]

Welcoming the Stranger: Rigby M. Zentner, E950• [28JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, H7806 [4SE]

Louise McIntosh Slaughter funeral attendees, H3047 [26MR]

Articles and editorials

Children on the Border, Phyllis Beren, analytic-room.com (Internet site), E944• [28JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see H.R. 6800), H8724 [13SE]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9768 [6DE]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3444 [18AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138, 142), H10338 [19DE]

Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry (see H.R. 4673), H6589 [19JY]

Bankruptcy: make student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 2366), H3343 [16AP]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3445 [18AP]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3887 [9MY]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H678 [29JA]

China: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Liu Xiaobo and collectively to all advocates of democracy and human rights in China (see H.R. 3960), H7688 [25JY]

——— express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H7157 [24JY]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H3060 [5AP]

——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H976 [7FE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1374), H4584 [22MY]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3576 [25AP]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H6589 [19JY]

Darwin Day: designate (see H. Res. 699), H1076 [8FE]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see H.R. 6474), H6648 [23JY]

——— expand eligibility of students to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3875), H3707 [26AP]

——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

——— reaffirm authority of Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics (see H.R. 7330), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5095 [12JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8739 [20SE]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H5649 [25JN]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see H.R. 6184), H5505 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: allow an individual to obtain a copy of their protected health information at no cost in certain circumstances (see H.R. 7295), H10209 [13DE]

——— establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see H.R. 5425), H3055 [2AP]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see H.R. 6931), H9149 [27SE]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see H.R. 6586), H7722 [26JY]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H83 [9JA]

——— provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 7047), H9432 [12OC]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1267 [26FE]

——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H5286 [19JN]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H5225 [15JN]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (see H.R. 4485), H9668 [27NO]

Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H7743 [3AU]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8739 [20SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5987 [3JY]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see H.R. 4774), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H1267 [26FE]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H6650 [23JY]

——— expand eligibility for, and benefits under, the family caregiver assistance program and enhance compensation for uniformed services members requiring assistance in everyday life (see H.R. 1472), H4139 [16MY]

Drugs: require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H3148 [11AP]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9416 [2OC]

——— call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H5981 [29JN]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require publication of information on regulatory conflicts of interest relative to President Trump or his administration (see H.R. 4014), H18 [8JA]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Federal Railroad Administration: provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees (see H.R. 3148), H5094 [12JN]

FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

Firearms: prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H3211 [12AP]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H784 [5FE]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2566), H3707 [26AP]

——— prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8739 [20SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H785 [5FE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H3096 [10AP]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]

——— express that the ‘‘Brooke Rule’’ is essential to ensuring affordable rent levels for families receiving Federal rental assistance (see H. Res. 886), H4733 [25MY]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5095 [12JN]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 2043), H5286 [19JN] (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H4778 [5JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8728 [13SE]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H9409 [28SE]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1755 [21MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H4736 [29MY]

Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 986), H6041 [10JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Law enforcement officers: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 7118), H9467 [6NO]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBT Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 405), H5022 [8JN]

Medicaid: provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see H.R. 2687), H1342 [1MR]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H7751 [10AU]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 1130), H9443 [23OC]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1903), H1127 [13FE]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5199 [14JN]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 827), H3315 [13AP]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9463 [2NO]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H5991 [6JY]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9436 [16OC]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H3884 [9MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7871 [5SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7756 [17AU]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H8172 [12SE]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7724 [26JY]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 7010), H9413 [2OC]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 233), H4584 [22MY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Science: protect scientific integrity in Federal research and policymaking (see H.R. 1358), H3210 [12AP]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H7157 [24JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 5579), H3451 [23AP]

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— increase tax on certain global intangible income by requiring taxes to be paid based on the country in which the profits are earned and not averaged (see H.R. 6015), H4848 [6JN]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

Territories: provide the option of discharging certain unsecured financial obligations, allocate funds to eligible Puerto Rican creditors whose debt was terminated, and audit causes of Puerto Rico’s debt (see H.R. 6827), H8725 [13SE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see H.R. 4271), H6264 [16JY]

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H1507 [9MR]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H5021 [8JN]

Veterans Memorial Post Office, Oakville, CT: designate (see H.R. 6335), H6111 [11JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1508 [9MR]

Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 850), H3706 [26AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 4912), H3576 [25AP]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H3444 [18AP]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: prevent changing of regulations governing provision of waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 7372), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Education: increase transparency relative to loan repayment options for Federal student loan borrowers (see H.R. 6473), H6648 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to health centers to expand access to evidence-based substance abuse treatment services (see H.R. 5456), H3095 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: provide funding under Community Development Block Grant Program for local governments to digitize and make available online information on violations of housing construction, building, and safety codes (see H.R. 5704), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to States to provide right to counsel in civil actions relative to eviction (see H.R. 6942), H9150 [27SE]

Dept. of Labor: provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H1441 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish nursing home care and hospital care at State licensed or certified residential care facilities (see H.R. 5397), H2041 [22MR]

FDA: establish Prescription Drug and Medical Device Price Review Board (see H.R. 5739), H3885 [9MY]

FEMA: provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for clearing fallen debris (see H.R. 7053), H9425 [9OC]

Food: provide that meat, poultry, and egg products containing certain pathogens or contaminants are adulterated (see H.R. 7336), H10335 [19DE]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 7338), H10336 [19DE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance to train and retain obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogyneoclogy and improve quality of care to meet health care needs of women in least developed countries (see H.R. 7301), H10210 [13DE]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

Insurance: require coverage of treatment of infertility (see H.R. 5965), H4728 [24MY]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary and provider protections and improve transparency in the Medicare Advantage market (see H.R. 7340), H10336 [19DE]

——— establish Medicare for America program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (see H.R. 7339), H10336 [19DE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

NIH: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of a universal influenza vaccine (see H.R. 5092), H1266 [26FE]

——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (see H.R. 5455), H3095 [10AP]

Taxation: deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 7342), H10336 [19DE]

——— eliminate tax preferences for foreign profits by repealing reduced rate of tax on foreign-derived intangible income and global intangible low-taxed income (see H.R. 5145), H1340 [1MR]

——— impose an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and dedicate revenues from such tax to prevention, treatment, and research of diet-related health conditions in priority populations (see H.R. 7341), H10336 [19DE]

Tobacco products: prevent the sale of e-cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors (see H.R. 7337), H10335 [19DE]

Treaties and agreements: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (see H.R. 5909), H4583 [22MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: prevent changing of regulations governing provision of waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 7372), H10511 [20DE]

Dept. of Education: increase transparency relative to loan repayment options for Federal student loan borrowers (H.R. 6473), H6650 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to health centers to expand access to evidence-based substance abuse treatment services (H.R. 5456), H3096 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: provide funding under Community Development Block Grant Program for local governments to digitize and make available online information on violations of housing construction, building, and safety codes (H.R. 5704), H3834 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to States to provide right to counsel in civil actions relative to eviction (H.R. 6942), H9152 [27SE]

Dept. of Labor: provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (H.R. 5180), H1441 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish nursing home care and hospital care at State licensed or certified residential care facilities (H.R. 5397), H2042 [22MR]

FDA: establish Prescription Drug and Medical Device Price Review Board (H.R. 5739), H3886 [9MY]

FEMA: provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for clearing fallen debris (H.R. 7053), H9425 [9OC]

Food: provide that meat, poultry, and egg products containing certain pathogens or contaminants are adulterated (H.R. 7336), H10337 [19DE]

Food Safety Administration: establish (H.R. 7338), H10337 [19DE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance to train and retain obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogyneoclogy and improve quality of care to meet health care needs of women in least developed countries (H.R. 7301), H10211 [13DE]

Insurance: require coverage of treatment of infertility (H.R. 5965), H4729 [24MY]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary and provider protections and improve transparency in the Medicare Advantage market (H.R. 7340), H10337 [19DE]

——— establish Medicare for America program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (H.R. 7339), H10337 [19DE]

NIH: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of a universal influenza vaccine (H.R. 5092), H1267 [26FE]

——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (H.R. 5455), H3096 [10AP]

Taxation: deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (H.R. 7342), H10337 [19DE]

——— eliminate tax preferences for foreign profits by repealing reduced rate of tax on foreign-derived intangible income and global intangible low-taxed income (H.R. 5145), H1341 [1MR]

——— impose an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and dedicate revenues from such tax to prevention, treatment, and research of diet-related health conditions in priority populations (H.R. 7341), H10337 [19DE]

Tobacco products: prevent the sale of e-cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors (H.R. 7337), H10337 [19DE]

Treaties and agreements: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (H.R. 5909), H4583 [22MY]

Factsheets

Busting the Myths of Menu Labeling, H818 [6FE]

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture programs funding: Greg Fogel, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, H4878 [7JN]

Dept. of Education programs funding: Jeff Carter and Sheryl Cohen, Committee for Education Funding, H4879 [7JN]

Dept. of the Treasury Capital Magnet Fund funding: several organizations, H4883• [7JN]

Housing and community development programs funding: National Housing Conference, H4879 [7JN]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882• [7JN]

State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding: Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H4878 [7JN]

——— several religious organizations, H4880 [7JN]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H7803 [4SE]

Poems

‘‘Pure,’’ Geneva Cunningham, H1510 [13MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H569• [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H569• [19JA]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H2019 [22MR]

——— making continuing, H530 [18JA], H595 [20JA], H613 [22JA], H892 [6FE], H10496 [20DE]

Blank, Helen: Coalition on Human Needs Special Human Needs Hero award recipient, E1023• [17JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3183 [12AP]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H4873, H4874, H4878, H4881 [7JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3352 [17AP], H3872, H3873 [9MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4155 [17MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1276 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3352 [17AP], H3872, H3873 [9MY], H4155 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations, H892 [6FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, H9043 [26SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), motion to instruct conferees, H7803, H7805 [4SE]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, H7804 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate collection and disposal of prescription medications (H.R. 4199), H3825 [8MY]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10496 [20DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H2019 [22MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H7803, H7805 [4SE], H9043 [26SE]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H10496 [20DE]

Diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, H5370 [21JN]

East Haven, CT: anniversary of Woodview Associates, E874• [20JN]

Economy: impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3135 [11AP]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), H817 [6FE]

——— preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (H.R. 1587), H3825 [8MY]

Firearms: gun control, H1511 [13MR], E942• [28JN]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H892 [6FE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H530 [18JA], H595 [20JA], H613 [22JA]

House of Representatives: legislative process, H4297 [22MY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H595 [20JA]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 708), H595 [20JA]

Immigration: oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5490 [21JN]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10496 [20DE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H7803 [4SE]

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.: anniversary, E876• [20JN]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, H9393 [28SE]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, H9393 [28SE]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, E1302• [25SE]

NAFTA: impact of renegotiation on job outsourcing, H1732 [21MR]

Sisters’ Journey (organization): anniversary, E1469• [26OC]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H595 [20JA], H613 [22JA]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H4874, H4881 [7JN]

Trump, President: Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, H5490 [21JN]

Votes: position on missed, H1488•, H1489• [8MR], H8905• [26SE], E498• [18AP], E512• [23AP], E678• [17MY], E726• [24MY], E836• [13JN]

West Haven, CT: anniversary of West Shore Fire Dept., E1455• [26OC]

Wyman, Nancy: Connecticut Democratic Party Ella T. Grasso Award recipient, E1228• [10SE]

Yale University: anniversary of Yale University Bands, E1323• [27SE]

Tributes

Bilston, Rosa, E942• [28JN]

Caliendo, Lyn, E1462• [26OC]

Cohen, Luke, E945• [28JN]

DeNardis, Lawrence, E1227• [10SE]

Dirzius, John H., E1467• [26OC]

Franklin, Juliet, E948• [28JN]

Harrity, John, E95• [25JA]

Kaptur, Representative, E341• [20MR]

Kushner, Julie, E99• [25JA]

Luciano, Salvatore, E878• [20JN]

Stroman, Diane, E662• [16MY]

Zentner, Rigby M., E950• [28JN]

DELAWARE

Bills and resolutions

Clean the Bay Day: support efforts and goals (see H. Res. 912), H4729 [24MY]

Coastal zones: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (see H.R. 4880), H629 [25JA]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Mid-Atlantic States (see H.R. 6008), H4776 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Austin, Steve: Congressional Fire Services Institute Mason Lankford Fire Leadership Award recipient, E469 [16AP], E479 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: recognize importance of Dover AFB, DE, H4676 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Mid-Atlantic States (H.R. 6008), H4763 [5JN]

EPA: prohibit funding to force Chesapeake Bay watershed States to comply with total maximum daily load nutrient limits and certain watershed implementation plans, H6509, H6510 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1671 [13MR]

Coastal zones: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (S. 1395), S471 [23JA]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, S231 [17JA]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S231 [17JA], S627 [6FE]

Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S1696–S1699 [14MR]

Reports filed

Nomination of Colm F. Connolly To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of David C. Weiss To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Maryellen Noreika To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Texts of

S. 1395, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware boundaries revision, S471 [23JA]

Tributes

Carper, Senator, S4271 [20JN]

DELAWARE CITY, DE

Remarks in House

McMichael, William (Mike): National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Medical Services Advocate of the Year Award recipient, E457 [13AP]

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Black, L. Joy Gates: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E393 [5AP]

Colleluori, Cheryl: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E398 [5AP]

Erwin, Jacqueline R.: African-American Postal League United for Success (A-PLUS) Philadelphia, PA/South Jersey Chapter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Heritage Award recipient, E461 [13AP]

Houldin, Linda: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Hall of Fame inductee, E396 [5AP]

Stellfox, Mares: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E402 [5AP]

DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Black, L. Joy Gates: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E393 [5AP]

DelBENE, SUZAN K. (a Representative from Washington)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4567 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Armed Forces: eliminate recoupment of separation pay from members who subsequently receive veterans disability compensation and limit recoupment of such pay from members who subsequently receive retired or retainer pay (see H.R. 4016), H2043 [22MR]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9511 [13NO] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H733 [30JA]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H7743 [3AU]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

——— recognize impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and support policies that address causes and effects of climate change (see H. Res. 825), H3315 [13AP]

Congress: reestablish Office of Technology Assessment (see H. Res. 849), H3706 [26AP]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8732 [17SE]

Crime: extend coverage of the Federal prohibition against stalking in order to protect friends and co-workers (see H.R. 866), H9569 [16NO]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1442 [6MR]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Commerce: provide trade adjustment assistance to certain firms adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see H.R. 6396), H7157 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H2043 [22MR]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H9668 [27NO]

Dept. of HHS: clarify intent, enhance integrity, and protect and expand 340B discount drug program to meet the needs of the opioid drug crisis (see H.R. 6071), H9444 [23OC]

——— develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (see H.R. 5774), H3934 [11MY]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H4850 [6JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H1729 [20MR]

——— enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H9460 [30OC]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (see H.R. 5774), H3934 [11MY]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H1544 [13MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide oversight of border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant (see H.R. 6462), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see H.R. 4963), H1653 [15MR]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (see H.R. 4221), H3046 [23MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H6558 [18JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish TechSMART Workforce Development Program to provide competitive grants for technology-based job training and education programs (see H.R. 5566), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8172 [12SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H1653 [15MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see H.R. 5171), H3507 [24AP]

——— issue identity protection personal identification numbers (see H.R. 5437), H3063 [9AP]

Dept. of Transportation: extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (see H.R. 4766), H168 [11JA]

——— include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H9460 [30OC]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: support establishment and improvement of communications sites on or near Federal lands through retention and use of rental fees associated with such sites (see H.R. 2425), H7871 [5SE]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H9460 [30OC]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H9569 [16NO]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9152 [27SE]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 6043), H9821 [10DE]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1501 [8MR]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H8171 [12SE]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see H.R. 6449), H6588 [19JY]

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Eva G. Hewitt Post Office, Tumwater, WA: designate (see H.R. 7039), H9419 [5OC]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H9758 [30NO]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H6464 [17JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit requirement that private entities design or alter their commercial information technology products to facilitate Government surveillance (see H.R. 5823), H5095 [12JN]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 757), H1477 (see H.R. 4775), H1478 [7MR]

FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

Firearms: prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1374 [5MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see H.R. 6503), H9449 [26OC]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1127 [13FE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H5153 [13JN]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3316 [13AP]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H8733 [17SE]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H8108 [10SE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8732 [17SE]

Information technology: preempt State and local encryption laws to ensure a uniform, national policy for the interstate issue of encryption technology (see H.R. 6044), H4980 [7JN]

Insurance: improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H5977 [28JN]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building, Renton, WA: designate (see H.R. 6628), H7724 [26JY]

Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 986), H6041 [10JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H7751 [10AU]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see H.R. 4943), H901 [6FE]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Medicare: cover opioid treatment program services (see H.R. 5083), H3148 [11AP]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see H.R. 6117), H7728 [26JY]

——— modernize physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models (see H.R. 4206), H3316 [13AP]

——— provide coverage of methadone (see H.R. 4097), H3148 [11AP]

——— provide for an option for individuals age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 3748), H7728 [26JY]

——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 5052), H1212 [15FE]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H83 [9JA]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 5768), H8108 [10SE]

——— require the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to report on opioid payment, adverse incentives, and data (see H.R. 5723), H3884 [9MY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H9569 [16NO]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Nordic Museum: designate (see H. Res. 855), H3741 [27AP]

National Orca Protection Month: observance (see H. Res. 959), H5580 [22JN]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 880), H3834 [8MY]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Native Americans: provide the right of those born in Canada or the U.S. to pass U.S. borders to anyone who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the U.S. or Canada (see H.R. 6598), H7723 [26JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9460 [30OC]

Pensions: provide alternative minimum funding rules for certain single-employer benefit plans maintained by community newspapers (see H.R. 6377), H6262 [16JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7743 [3AU]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9408 [28SE]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H8886 [25SE]

——— submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Public welfare programs: provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H4584 [22MY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H3211 [12AP]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2899), H3576 [25AP]

Sergeant Dietrich Schmieman Post Office Building, West Richland, WA: designate (see H.R. 5504), H3315 [13AP]

Smart Cities Week: observance (see H. Res. 1110), H9425 [9OC]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9152 [27SE]

Social Security: permit tribal councils to enter into agreements to obtain coverage for services performed by tribal council members (see H.R. 6124), H5224 [15JN]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H3507 [24AP]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9152 [27SE]

Tariff: make certain footwear eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 2735), H9152 [27SE]

——— recreational performance outerwear (see H.R. 3645), H3707 [26AP]

Taxation: encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7728 [26JY]

——— facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (see H.R. 7386), H10511 [20DE]

——— improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (see H.R. 5445), H3094 [10AP]

——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7720 [26JY]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see H.R. 5516), H3315 [13AP]

——— simplify reporting requirements, promote tax compliance, and reduce tip reporting compliance burdens in the beauty service industry (see H.R. 6736), H7941 [7SE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Veterans: develop guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility for benefits and decorations when service records are incomplete due to damage while in Dept. of Defense possession (see H.R. 3781), H7751 [10AU]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9152 [27SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4850 [6JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for a set aside for small fruits in the specialty crop research initiative (see H.R. 6404), H6463 [17JY]

Dept. of Labor: provide trade adjustment assistance to certain workers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see H.R. 6395), H6462 [17JY]

FTC: promulgate regulations relative to sensitive personal information or behavioral data (see H.R. 6864), H8742 [24SE]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain mental health telehealth services (see H.R. 6781), H8169 [12SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 5997), H4775 [5JN]

Taxation: establish tax-preferred Lifelong Learning and Training Account programs that provide Federal matching funds for contributions by low- and moderate-income workers or their employers (see H.R. 7235), H9819 [10DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for a set aside for small fruits in the specialty crop research initiative (H.R. 6404), H6464 [17JY]

Dept. of Labor: provide trade adjustment assistance to certain workers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6395), H6464 [17JY]

FTC: promulgate regulations relative to sensitive personal information or behavioral data (H.R. 6864), H8742 [24SE]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain mental health telehealth services (H.R. 6781), H8171 [12SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (H.R. 5997), H4776 [5JN]

Taxation: establish tax-preferred Lifelong Learning and Training Account programs that provide Federal matching funds for contributions by low- and moderate-income workers or their employers (H.R. 7235), H9821 [10DE]

Remarks

Dept. of the Treasury: issue identity protection personal identification numbers (H.R. 5437), H3369 [17AP]

Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), H3426 [18AP]

Tributes

Arthurs, Eugene G., E21• [10JA]

Breckinridge, Alexander, IV, H7880 [6SE]

Dalby, Craig, E1027• [18JY]

DELEHANT, TRISH AND MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E201 [16FE]

DELHI, NY

Remarks in House

Cannon Free Library: anniversary, E503 [18AP]

Delaware Academy High School: tribute to girls’ basketball team, H3689 [26AP]

DELLUMS, RONALD V. (a former Representative from California)

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor, H7900 [6SE]

Tribute, H7900–H7908 [6SE], E1121 [3AU], E1224 [7SE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S5614 [15AU]

DELLWO, BOB

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8015 [21DE]

DeLOACH, CATHY

Remarks in House

Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Award recipients, E1332 [28SE]

DeLOACH, JAMES M., Sr.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6100 [11JY]

DelRUSSO, JULIE

Articles and editorials

Seminole Announces Three Teacher-of-the-Year Finalists, S519 [25JA]

Remarks in Senate

Seminole County, FL: tribute to Seminole County Public Schools Teacher of the Year award finalists, S519 [25JA]

DELTA, CO

Remarks in House

Families Plus, Inc.: Dept. of HHS Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Innovation in Health Care Delivery award recipient, E642 [15MY]

DELTA COUNTY, CO

Remarks in House

Families Plus, Inc.: Dept. of HHS Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Innovation in Health Care Delivery award recipient, E642 [15MY]

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA, Alumnae Chapter: anniversary, E747 [29MY]

Tribute, E320 [15MR]

DELTA TOWNSHIP, MI

Remarks in House

Jenkins, Andrew: Dept. of Justice Congressional Badge of Bravery recipient, H3159 [12AP]

DeLUCIA, OLIVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9397 [28SE]

DeMANN, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7901 [6SE]

DEMERS, JOHN C.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division, S1151 [15FE]

DEMETER, GUY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2913 [24MY]

DEMINGS, VAL BUTLER (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4614 [23MY], H4701 [24MY]

Appointments

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, H10595 [24DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abzug, Bella S.: tribute (see H. Res. 807), H3053 [29MR]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H7728 [26JY]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H4584 [22MY]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H7824 [4SE]

——— protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H7759 [21AU]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H7754 [14AU]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 1889), H7758 [21AU]

——— repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Arctic Ocean: prohibit drilling (see H.R. 1784), H7758 [21AU]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H1477 [7MR]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 3613), H1442 [6MR]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H4981 [7JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate Rayburn House Office Building room as the ‘‘Stephen D. Vermillion III, Room’’ (see H. Res. 624), H7735 [31JY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9691 [28NO]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H1478 [7MR]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7943 [7SE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H1374 [5MR]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H733 [30JA]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5996), H7754 [14AU]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8171 [12SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H8728 [13SE]

Crime: make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 5698), H3833 [8MY]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1507 [9MR]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H8728 [13SE]

——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H7756 [17AU]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5750 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7759 [21AU]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7735 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H733 [30JA]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]

——— provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening (see H.R. 6315), H5990 [6JY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2913), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a Dept. of Homeland Security Reserve Service (see H.R. 5255), H3979 [15MY]

——— increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see H.R. 4940), H901 [6FE]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H5991 [6JY]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8171 [12SE]

——— improve safety and security of families living in public and federally assisted housing in high-crime areas (see H.R. 5987), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (see H.R. 4767), H168 [11JA]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H737 [2FE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see H.R. 4854), H1374 [5MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1478 [7MR]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H9153 [27SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H9091 [26SE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7825 [4SE]

——— expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 159), H7751 [10AU]

——— modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5753), H8172 [12SE]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H738 [2FE]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H5749 [26JN]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H902 [6FE]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H5363 [20JN]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 103), H1442 [6MR]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8171 [12SE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4694 [23MY]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5981 [29JN]

Dunnigan, Alice Allison: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H8170 [12SE]

Elections: prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see H.R. 6607), H7748 [7AU]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1177 [14FE]

——— require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9758 [30NO]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7743 [3AU]

Executive Office of the President: establish National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 5822), H4736 [29MY]

——— require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1227 [23FE]

Eximbank: revise statutory quorum requirement for Board of Directors (see H.R. 4007), H170 [11JA]

FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 911), H1507 [9MR]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5154 [13JN]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H5286 [19JN]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5286 [19JN]

FDA: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (see H.R. 1587), H4694 [23MY]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H733 [30JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H3707 [26AP]

Federal Railroad Administration: provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees (see H.R. 3148), H5286 [19JN]

FEMA: establish a contractor review process for vendors seeking disaster response contracts (see H.R. 4995), H1074 [8FE]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7743 [3AU]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1336 [27FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7782 [31AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H8171 [12SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3576 [25AP]

Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H677 [29JA]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H4739 [1JN]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H9092 [26SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7825 [4SE]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5201 [14JN]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H584 [19JA]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5154 [13JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H6042 [10JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8171 [12SE]

Information technology: identify and document best practices for cyber hygiene to improve computer network security (see H.R. 3010), H4730 [24MY]

Insurance: improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H7728 [26JY]

Internet: protect consumers from deceptive practices by online hotel reservation booking sites and direct the FTC to simplify its complaint reporting system and study impact of fraud on consumers (see H.R. 2495), H5286 [19JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Keiser University: anniversary (see H. Res. 680), H18 [8JA]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see H.R. 4943), H901 [6FE]

——— reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H4694 [23MY]

Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 6780), H8169 [12SE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]

Medicare: permit review of certain payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (see H.R. 5985), H9511 [13NO]

——— provide for payments for certain rural health clinic and federally qualified health center services furnished to hospice patients (see H.R. 1828), H4694 [23MY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H8887 [25SE]

——— support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat-1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1544 [13MR]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4739 [1JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4739 [1JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H1507 [9MR]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 683), H132 [10JA]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H1127 [13FE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H4730 [24MY]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see H.R. 4525), H1477 [7MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 6113), H5199 [14JN]

——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7729 [26JY]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9092 [26SE]

Power resources: reform fossil fuel leasing, promote renewable energy, prepare for climate change, increase industry accountability, improve returns for development of Federal energy resources, and protect special places (see H.R. 4426), H678 [29JA]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H7772 [24AU]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H4584 [22MY]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H3060 [5AP]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H8739 [20SE]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: designate (see H.R. 4840), H785 [5FE]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4694 [23MY]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers (see H.R. 881), H784 [5FE]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress and clarify process for closure of field offices (see H.R. 5431), H4584 [22MY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4694 [23MY]

Taxation: deny deduction for severance payments made in connection with sexual misconduct (see H.R. 4748), H82 [9JA]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— exclude from gross income certain amounts realized on the disposition of property raised or produced by a student farmer (see H.R. 1626), H7756 [17AU]

——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7735 [31JY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H8732 [17SE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H678 [29JA] (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

Veterans: extend authorities relating to homeless veterans (see H.R. 4898), H7824 [4SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7743 [3AU]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H4584 [22MY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4694 [23MY]

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 929), H5095 [12JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H8172 [12SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit expenditure of certain grant funds to purchase firearms and firearms accessories, including for use by teachers (see H.R. 5257), H1542 [13MR]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]

National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H3929 [10MY]

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular Florida communities (see H.R. 4762), H131 [10JA]

Russia: strengthen U.S. response to election interference (see H.R. 5910), H4583 [22MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit expenditure of certain grant funds to purchase firearms and firearms accessories, including for use by teachers (H.R. 5257), H1543 [13MR]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (H.R. 6591), H7726 [26JY]

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular Florida communities (H.R. 4762), H132 [10JA]

Russia: strengthen U.S. response to election interference (H.R. 5910), H4583 [22MY]

Remarks

Apopka, FL: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 221, H7710 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize expenditures to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks (H.R. 4627), H5270 [19JN]

——— prohibit expenditure of certain grant funds to purchase firearms and firearms accessories, including for use by teachers (H.R. 5257), H1550 [14MR]

Disasters: ensure protections for first responders, H5082 [12JN]

Firearms: gun control, H1254, H1255 [26FE], H1550 [14MR], H5080, H5082, H5083 [12JN]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, H1255 [26FE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5429 [21JN]

Labor unions: importance, H667 [29JA]

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: observance, H65 [9JA]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, H5078, H5079, H5082, H5083 [12JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, H622 [22JA]

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H667 [29JA]

Votes: position on missed, E177• [13FE]

Voting: recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1071), H9051 [26SE]

Resignations

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1421 [6MR]

Tributes

Allen, Mary Lee, E589• [7MY]

Clayton, Debra, H65 [9JA]

Dean, Billie, E450• [12AP]

Dinkins, Ella, E448• [12AP]

Lewis, Norm, H65 [9JA]

Mount, Bruce, Sr., E148• [6FE]

Plummer, Ron, H5576 [22JN]

Wilson, James (Chief), E1725• [21DE]

DEMOCRACY

Addresses

Human Rights Without Borders: Representative Kaptur, E1638 [11DE]

Israel Independence Anniversary: Israel Zoberman, E484 [17AP]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]

Amendments

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), H7669 [25JY]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7139, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), S2394 [24AP], H5787 [27JN]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (S. Res. 224), S2078, S2079 [11AP]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (H. Res. 931), H10080 [11DE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S7194 [28NO]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S5319, S5320, S5375 [25JY]

Articles and editorials

China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]

Fate of Divisive Judicial Nominee From North Carolina Uncertain Amid Criticism, S7203 [29NO]

Foreign Dark Money Is Threatening American Democracy, S7463 [12DE]

Senate I Led Put Country Over Party. This One Must Do the Same for Robert Mueller, E1024 [17JY]

Trump Picks Top Koch Recipient for Secretary of State, S2443 [25AP]

What the Iran Protests Have Already Achieved—The Breaking of Myths, H70 [9JA]

Without the Russians, Trump Wouldn’t Have Won, H7165 [25JY]

Yes, We Are the Enemy, S5909 [23AU]

Bills and resolutions

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 697), H478 [17JA]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 6888), H8884 [25SE]

Baltic States: reaffirm NATO collective defense principles, support sovereignty and express concern over Russian military activity and subversive actions, and enhance defense cooperation (see H. Res. 846), H3575 [25AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H3315 [13AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1630 [12MR]

Bangladesh: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]

——— promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (see H. Res. 1169), H9767 [6DE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H3928 [10MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S581 [30JA]

——— support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H5648 [25JN]

Congress: eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering (see S. 3123), S4368 [25JN]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7242 [29NO]

——— authorize use of official Senate office funds to purchase pocket version (see S. Res. 712), S7242 [29NO]

Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 391), S613 [5FE]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H582 [19JA]

Dept. of State: establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see S. 3695), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5274), H1607 [14MR]

District of Columbia: recognize service of veterans, condemn denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for resident veterans and their families, and call for statehood (see H. Res. 1140), H9471 [9NO]

Education: recognize importance of civics education (see H. Res. 882), H3834 [8MY]

Egypt: reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and support political reform, human rights, and holding of free, fair, and credible elections (see S. Res. 450), S1948 [22MR]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

——— prohibit establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see S. 2939), S2877 [23MY]

——— require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution (see S. Res. 607), S5692 [16AU]

——— condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (see S. Res. 601), S5583 [1AU]

——— endorse role in a democratic society, welcome media scrutiny of the U.S. Government, and urge President Trump to end attacks on the media and excluding journalists from certain events (see H. Con. Res. 133), H7732 [27JY]

——— reaffirm importance, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. Res. 691), S7051 [15NO]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 139), H8170 [12SE]

Georgia (country): recognize independence anniversary, reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, and institutional reforms (see S. Res. 527), S2924 [24MY]

——— support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 6219), H5748 [26JN]

——— support territorial integrity and condemn Syrian decision to recognize certain Georgian territories as independent (see H. Res. 1030), H7687 [25JY]

——— support territorial integrity and reaffirm the U.S. does not recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by Russia (see H. Res. 847), H3575 [25AP]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S1165 [15FE]

Immigration: designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible aliens (see S. 2785), S2485 [26AP]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H18 [8JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S46 [4JA]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7724 [26JY]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S46 [4JA] (see H. Res. 675), H18 [8JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see S. 2365), S581 [30JA] (see S. 3243), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 4744), H82 [9JA]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (see H. Res. 1055), H7941 [7SE]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see S. Res. 629), S6189 [17SE] (see H. Res. 745), H1220 [20FE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 870), H3750 [3MY]

National Advocacy Day: observance (see H. Res. 1013), H6649 [23JY]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S2924 [24MY]

National objectives: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

National Voter Registration Day: designate (see S. Res. 640), S6224 [18SE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see S. Res. 716), S7357 [6DE] (see H. Res. 1170), H9767 [6DE]

Poland: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1168), H9763 [3DE]

Political campaigns: establish Democracy Dollars Program to allow citizens to direct funds to Federal political candidates and political committees supporting Federal election campaigns (see H.R. 7306), H10210 [13DE]

Romania: celebrate anniversary of Great Union of 1918, commend citizens who fought for democracy, and reaffirm bonds with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1178), H10103 [11DE]

Russia: accept and support U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections and call on President Trump to rescind invitation to Russian President, Vladimir Putin (see H. Res. 1014), H6649 [23JY]

——— accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (see S. Res. 582), S5108 [19JY]

——— accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, view such interference as an attack on national security, hold those responsible accountable, and protect administration of elections (see S. Res. 594), S5424 [26JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (see S. Res. 583), S5108 [19JY] (see H. Res. 1015), H6649 [23JY]

——— concur in judgement of assessment provided by U.S. intelligence on Russian interference in U.S. elections (see H. Res. 1016), H6649 [23JY]

——— disapprove President’s failure to support U.S. intelligence on interference in elections, oppose future secret meetings with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and submit any agreements to Congress for approval (see H. Res. 1021), H7155 [24JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE] (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

——— hold accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad (see S. Res. 564), S4735 [28JN]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

——— provide for measures to strengthen dialogue with the Russian people and support Russian civil society (see H.R. 6426), H6557 [18JY]

——— strengthen U.S. response to election interference (see H.R. 5910), H4583 [22MY]

——— support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (see H. Res. 999), H6463 [17JY]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see H. Res. 712), H624 [22JA]

U.S. Agency for Global Media: avoid duplication of public diplomacy programs and efforts and improve research and evaluation of public diplomacy (see S. 3654), S7051 [15NO]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S1735 [14MR] (see H. Res. 931), H5021 [8JN]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (see S. Res. 414), S1243 [27FE]

——— condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H6588 [19JY]

——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 7245), H9820 [10DE]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H3574 [25AP]

Voting: designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students, and reimburse such schools for costs of conducting such drives (see H.R. 6298), H5975 [28JN]

——— develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see S. 3498), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

Western Hemisphere: reaffirm importance of preserving free and fair elections and strengthening democratic institutions and reject efforts by Venezuela, Russia, and others to interfere with elections (see H. Res. 843), H3506 [24AP]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 501), S2517 [7MY] (see H. Res. 875), H3782 [7MY]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (see S. 2595), S1947 [22MR] (see S. 2779), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6472), H6648 [23JY]

Essays

State of the Union: Mason Castle, S606 [5FE]

——— Oliver Minshall, S576 [30JA]

Letters

Cambodia Democracy Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7670 [25JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7670 [25JY]

Condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations in Nicaragua: Scott Santarosa, H5158 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense use of U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Force to engage Russian cyber operators and disrupt their clandestine influence operations that could interfere in U.S. elections: Senators Nelson, Blumenthal, and Shaheen, S1399 [6MR]

Georgia Support Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H10141 [12DE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10141 [12DE]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— several Representatives, H3468 [24AP]

Special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials: several former Senators, S7654 [17DE]

——— several Representatives, H3838 [9MY]

Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia: Adotei Akwei, Amnesty International (organization), H3074 [10AP]

——— several human rights and diaspora organizations, H3073 [10AP]

Memorandums

Recommended Lawsuit Against North Carolina Republican Party, Helms Campaign for Senate Committee, et al.: John P. Dunne and Lee H. Rubin, Dept. of Justice (1991), S7204 [29NO]

Messages

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua: President Trump, S7131 [27NO], H9652 [27NO]

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Trump, S3597 [11JN], H5012 [8JN]

National Emergency Relative to Venezuela: President Trump, H4271 [21MY]

Motions

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7865 [19DE]

Proclamations

Israel Independence Anniversary: Representative Lance, E516 [24AP]

Sri Lanka Independence Anniversary: Representative Frelinghuysen, E143 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Africa: assist democracy efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, E627 [10MY]

African Americans: anniversary of voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, AL, H1468 [7MR], E283 [8MR]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: impact, E1052 [24JY]

Armenia: independence anniversary, E1282 [24SE]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10130–H10138 [12DE]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, H4235 [18MY], H5005 [8JN], E705 [22MY], E731 [24MY], E741 [25MY], E756 [1JN], E762, E774 [5JN], E807 [8JN], E870 [20JN]

Baltic States: independence anniversary, H1200 [15FE]

Bangladesh: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (H. Res. 1169), H10142 [12DE], E1664 [13DE]

Bolivia: human rights violations, H6468 [18JY]

Burma: limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), H7668–H7670 [25JY], E1102 [27JY]

Cameroon: human rights violations, E942 [28JN]

China: address growing threat of digital authoritarianism to freedom of speech, E541 [26AP]

——— anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, E773 [5JN]

——— human rights violations, E1004 [12JY]

——— impact of increasing influence in global affairs, H541–H547 [18JA]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (H.R. 6207), H9597–H9600 [27NO], E943 [28JN]

Congress: call for Members of Congress to uphold responsibilities to Constitution, E1141 [10AU]

——— call for Members of Congress to uphold responsibilities to Constitution and constituents, H6472 [18JY], H9751 [30NO]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: hearing on ‘‘Surveillance, Suppression, and Mass Detention—Xinjiang’s Human Rights Crisis’’, E1101 [27JY]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of ratification, E896 [22JN]

Cuba: political reform, H3399 [18AP]

Czechoslovakia: anniversary of Russian invasion, E1165 [21AU]

——— recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S., E653 [15MY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H10034 [11DE]

Dept. of Defense: report on specific efforts to deter interference by Russia and China in democracies around the world as indicated by a National Intelligence Estimate, H4566 [22MY]

Dept. of State: establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 5274), H7848–H7850 [5SE]

——— establish Office of Anti-Corruption Relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe (H.R. 2820), H4141, H4142 [17MY]

Duque, Ivan: tribute to election as President of Colombia, H5230 [19JN]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, H655, H657, H672–H674 [29JA], H692, H696 [30JA], H1450, H1451, H1472–H1475 [7MR], H1701 [20MR], H2030 [22MR], H3584 [26AP]

——— constitutional amendment to reform the electoral college and to provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 79), H1569 [14MR]

——— encourage States to reform the electoral college through formation of interstate compacts to award majority of electoral college votes to the national popular vote winner (H. Con. Res. 79), H1569 [14MR]

——— expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7695, H7696, H7698 [26JY], H7846 [5SE]

Ethiopia: political reform, H7094 [24JY]

——— support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3069–H3075, H3078 [10AP], H9396 [28SE], E279 [8MR], E1246 [13SE]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H128 [10JA]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

——— role of the U.S. in world affairs, H5140–H5142 [13JN]

Freedom of the press: importance, H7878 [6SE]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (H.J. Res. 139), E1229 [12SE]

Georgia (country): anniversary of Russian occupation, H6473 [18JY]

——— independence anniversary, E798 [7JN]

——— reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and address alleged mistreatment and harassment of U.S. companies doing business in Georgia, E906 [25JN]

——— reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and promote U.S. companies doing business in Georgia, H6274 [17JY]

——— support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (H.R. 6219), H6473 [18JY], H10140–H10142 [12DE], E1158 [17AU], E1656 [12DE]

Germany: tribute to Munich Security Conference, E229 [27FE]

Hensarling, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10096–H10098 [11DE]

Intelligence services: provide list of foreign state or nonstate actors involved in threats to election campaigns for Federal offices, H6145 [12JY]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H65 [9JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (H. Res. 676), H51–H57, H59, H66–H72 [9JA], H129 [10JA], H3466 [24AP], E28 [10JA], E39 [12JA], E52 [17JA], E78 [19JA]

——— condemn oppression of antigovernment demonstrators and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, H7 [8JA], H979 [8FE], E163 [8FE]

——— human rights violations, E324 [15MR]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (H.R. 4744), H54, H55 [9JA], H3464–H3470 [24AP]

Israel: independence anniversary, H3230 [13AP], H4985 [8JN], E482, E484 [17AP], E496, E497, E498, E500, E504 [18AP], E509, E511 [23AP], E515, E518 [24AP], E644 [15MY], E673 [17MY]

Kazakhstan: U.S. policy, E46 [16JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: human rights violations, H6272 [17JY], E90 [22JA], E998 [11JY]

Latin America: ensure free, fair, and transparent elections in Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia, H419 [17JA]

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (H. Res. 1055), H9491–H9493 [13NO]

Libya: human rights violations, E324 [15MR]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E182 [14FE], E841 [14JN]

Mexico: independence anniversary, E1134 [7AU], E1224, E1225 [7SE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for resignation from special counsel position, H1346 [5MR]

——— call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 870), H7166 [25JY]

——— special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H72 [9JA], H980 [8FE], H1381 [6MR], H1655, H1694–H1696 [19MR], H1736, H1738 [21MR], H2032–H2037 [22MR], H3089–H3091 [10AP], H3099, H3102, H3139–H3141 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], H3346 [17AP], H3567–H3571 [25AP], H3739 [27AP], H3838 [9MY], H3967–H3970 [15MY], H4129–H4132 [16MY], H4281 [21MY], H4698, H4723 [24MY], H4768–H4770 [5JN], H6164, H6168–H6171 [12JY], H6244 [16JY], H6634 [23JY], H7820–H7822 [4SE], H7873 [6SE], H9513 [14NO], E919 [26JN], E1024 [17JY]

National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election: establish (H.R. 356), H9050 [26SE]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance, H6473, H6474 [18JY]

Nicaragua: condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations, H5158 [14JN]

——— human rights violations, H3459 [24AP], H4852 [7JN], H5158 [14JN]

——— oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), H4590 [23MY], H4785 [6JN], H4852 [7JN]

——— oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), Senate amendment, H10077, H10078 [11DE]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), Senate amendment, H5787 [27JN]

Pakistan: human rights violations, H5967 [28JN], H7672 [25JY], E703 [22MY], E1327 [27SE]

Philippines: independence anniversary, H5077 [12JN], E826 [12JN]

Poland: independence anniversary, H1378 [6MR]

——— independence anniversary (H. Res. 1168), E1592 [3DE]

Political campaigns: establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, H7089 [24JY]

——— impact of Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v. FEC relative to the influence of money and corporations in elections, H6055 [11JY]

——— reform campaign finance system, H9753 [30NO]

——— reform campaign finance system and ease voter restrictions, H5966 [28JN]

Political science: failure of communism as a political system versus the success of capitalism, H9554–H9556 [16NO]

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: support efforts to address issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy and militarism, H5188–H5195 [14JN]

Putin, Vladimir: reelection as Russian President, H1737 [21MR]

Romania: observance of Great Union Day, E1584 [30NO]

Russia: develop strategy to expose and deter interference in U.S. elections and other democratic countries, H3347 [17AP]

——— historical assessment of efforts to undermine democracy, H2032–H2037 [22MR]

——— hold accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad, H6117 [12JY]

——— human rights violations, H1376 [6MR]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, E397 [5AP]

——— support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (H. Res. 999), H6274, H6277, H6280 [17JY], H6479 [18JY]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, H691 [30JA], H765 [5FE]

Serbia: U.S. policy, E565 [27AP], E1515 [13NO]

Soros, George: impact of contributions on efforts to influence policy in Hungary, E1157 [17AU]

Sri Lanka: address human rights concerns, provide accountability for war crimes, and call for inclusion of religious and ethnic groups, E887 [21JN]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1279 [20SE], E1289, E1293, E1297 [25SE], E1308, E1309, E1311 [26SE], E1323, E1328 [27SE], E1336, E1337, E1344, E1348 [28SE], E1354, E1355, E1358, E1360 [2OC], E1377 [5OC], E1393 [12OC], E1427 [19OC]

——— reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, E776 [5JN], E828 [12JN], E831 [13JN], E844 [14JN]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E381 [29MR], E1308 [26SE]

Trump, President: call for resignation, H7827 [5SE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6256–H6258 [16JY], H6267, H6271, H6272, H6273, H6276, H6277 [17JY], H6468, H6470, H6471, H6475, H6476, H6477 [18JY], H6635 [23JY]

——— claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

——— evaluation of administration, H4724 [24MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, H897 [6FE], H6245 [16JY]

——— impeachment, H6468 [18JY]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (H. Res. 931), H10079, H10080 [11DE]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, H163 [11JA]

——— provide humanitarian assistance, defend democratic governance, and combat widespread public corruption (H.R. 2658), H419 [17JA], H1447 [7MR], H7169 [25JY]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H540 [18JA]

——— prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (H.R. 5621), E809 [8JN]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H10035 [11DE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 12), H6480 [18JY], H9048 [26SE]

——— protect the right to vote, H6266 [17JY], E1082 [26JY], E1125 [7AU]

Washington, George: assessment of farewell address, H9143–H9147 [27SE]

Zimbabwe: political reform, E249 [1MR]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), H7670–H7672 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S3399 [11JN], S7278, S7284 [4DE]

——— develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), House amendment, S7865–S7867 [19DE]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, S2964 [4JN]

Bahrain: anniversary of protests, S1159 [15FE]

——— human rights violations, S1159 [15FE]

Baltic States: independence anniversary, S1449 [7MR]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: call for democratic reforms, inclusion of all ethnic groups in the political process, and sanctions against corrupt officials, S6124 [12SE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

Cameroon: address escalating violence in Anglophone regions, advance democratic solution to political crisis, facilitate access by humanitarian organizations, and condemn human rights abuses, S7233–S7235 [29NO]

Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]

China: efforts to undermine U.S. interests, S3401 [11JN]

——— impact of increasing influence in global affairs, S2056–S2058 [11AP]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): release of ‘‘Putin’s Asymmetric Assault on Democracy in Russia and Europe’’ report, S154–S156 [11JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): investigation into relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5974 [28AU]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S486 [24JA]

——— release of documents on investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, S2715 [16MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (S. Res. 386), S4967 [16JY]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (S. Con. Res. 54), S7247 [29NO]

——— authorize use of official Senate office funds to purchase pocket version (S. Res. 712), S7247 [29NO]

Cuba: political reform, S2338 [23AP]

Dept. of Defense: use U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Force to engage Russian cyber operators and disrupt their clandestine influence operations that could interfere in U.S. elections, S1398 [6MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: urge compliance with Committee on Finance (Senate) request for documentation relative to investigation into relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5974 [28AU], S6272 [24SE]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S95–S100 [9JA], S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S639–S646 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1258 [28FE], S1368–S1374, S1398, S1399 [6MR], S1619 [12MR], S1743 [15MR], S2691 [16MY], S2784 [21MY]

——— deter Russian interference in U.S. and Eastern European elections, S157 [11JA]

Ethiopia: assessment of political and economic history and U.S. policy, S2284–S2287 [18AP]

——— support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), S2284–S2287 [18AP]

Farr, Thomas A.: suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7075 [26NO], S7108–S7111, S7118, S7122, S7124, S7126, S7145 [27NO], S7150, S7157, S7169 [28NO], S7198, S7202–S7205, S7208 [29NO]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S508 [25JA]

Flake, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7549–S7551 [13DE]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, and condemn attacks on a free press, S6762 [10OC]

——— affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution (S. Res. 607), S5681 [16AU], S5909 [23AU]

——— condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (S. Res. 601), S5554 [1AU]

——— importance, S215–S218 [17JA], S5412–S5414 [26JY], S5609 [15AU], S5815 [22AU], S5949 [27AU], S6024 [4SE], S6410 [1OC]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 443), S2683 [15MY]

Guatemala: reaffirm U.S. support, encourage credible and efficient process to select attorney general, and sustain commitment to good governance and accountability, S1448 [7MR]

Human rights: express concern over use of the expression ‘‘fake news’’ by foreign leaders relative to human rights abuses in their countries, S6790 [11OC], S7218 [29NO]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S126 [10JA]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S2, S16 [3JA], S35, S42 [4JA], S59 [8JA]

Israel: independence anniversary, S2245 [18AP], S2315 [19AP], S2639 [14MY]

Kosovo: recognize independence anniversary, support European Union accession aspirations, encourage commitment to democracy, and urge support for work of war crimes court, S1312 [1MR]

Latvia: independence anniversary, S7036 [15NO]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (S. Res. 579), S5074 [18JY]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S144, S148–S150 [11JA], S619 [6FE], S1341 [5MR], S2024 [10AP], S2086 [12AP], S2741 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2805 [22MY], S2845, S2847–S2850 [23MY], S2890 [24MY], S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3865 [13JN], S5511 [31JY], S6944–S6947 [14NO], S6970, S7020 [15NO], S7128 [27NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7199 [29NO], S7849–S7851 [19DE]

National Democracy Month: designate (S. Res. 525), S6155 [12SE]

National Voter Registration Day: designate (S. Res. 640), S6259 [18SE]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7143 [27NO]

Niger: human rights violations, S5000 [17JY]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), S2396 [24AP]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba, S5094 [19JY]

——— commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (S. Res. 224), S2078 [11AP]

Philippines: designation of certain peaceful activists as terrorists, S2962 [4JN]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374–S2379 [24AP], S2424–S2428, S2443, S2444 [25AP], S2461–S2463 [26AP]

——— reform campaign finance system, establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, establish automatic voter registration, and reduce certain conflicts of interest (S. 1880), S2379 [24AP], S3748 [12JN]

Putin, Vladimir: reelection as Russian President, S1880 [21MR]

Russia: accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (S. Res. 582), S5083–S5085 [19JY]

——— accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (S. Res. 582), unanimous-consent request, S5084 [19JY]

——— address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, assistance to pro-democracy groups, and international law enforcement, S6762–S6766 [10OC]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), S5081, S5087, S5088 [19JY], S5259 [24JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), unanimous-consent request, S5085–S5087 [19JY], S5258, S5259 [24JY]

——— develop strategy to counter illicit Russian financial activities, S1268–S1271 [28FE]

——— develop strategy to expose and deter interference in U.S. elections and other democratic countries, S2306–S2308 [19AP], S4977, S4978 [17JY], S5028 [18JY]

——— efforts to influence U.S. elections, S2424, S2427 [25AP], S2856 [23MY], S4706 [28JN]

——— enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4986–S4990 [17JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (S. Res. 402), S1372 [6MR]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, S2192 [17AP]

——— strengthen U.S. response to election interference, S5321 [25JY]

——— use of social media to spread divisive or false information in order to weaken the U.S. from within, S5493–S5495 [31JY]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S8007–S8009 [21DE]

South Sudan: appoint special envoy, develop strategy to incentivize Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) members to end conflict, improve coordination with allies on foreign aid, and pursue U.N. sanctions, S4839 [9JY]

——— human rights violations, S5825 [22AU]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, S6353 [27SE], S6713 [9OC]

——— reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, S3399, S3401 [11JN]

Tanzania: condemn harassment of opposing political figures, support freedoms of speech and assembly, and reinstate refugee program, S4365–S4367 [25JN]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4959–S4962, S4969, S4971 [16JY], S4974–S4977, S4985–S4995, S5006–S5010, S5020 [17JY], S5096 [19JY], S5244 [24JY]

——— evaluation of administration, S629 [6FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to efforts to undermine integrity of the democratic process, S6969 [15NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Iran, S35 [4JA], S60 [8JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, S5118 [23JY], S5318 [25JY]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (S. Res. 435), S6503 [3OC]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (S. Res. 414), S2590 [9MY]

——— condemn recent election results, call for release of political prisoner, and express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2897 [24MY]

——— express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2050–S2052 [11AP], S2293 [19AP], S2339 [23AP]

——— human rights violations, S6181 [17SE]

Voting: protect the right to vote, S2857 [23MY], S7308–S7310 [5DE], S7502 [12DE]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (S. 360), S7118 [27NO]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S6118 [12SE], S7194 [28NO]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S5319 [25JY], S7497 [12DE]

Reports filed

Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Call for the Holding of Credible Elections and International Electoral Assistance and Deter Further Electoral Slippage and Abuse of Citizens in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 386), S2923 [24MY]

Commemorate Anniversary of Death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas and Call for Investigation, Honor Commitment to Democratic Values, and End Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 224), S1875 [21MR]

Express That the Anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) Should Serve as a Reminder of Repressive Soviet Policies Against the People of Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 435), S6413 [1OC]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 4744) (H. Rept. 115–642), H3440 [18AP]

Recognize Independence Anniversary, Commend Reforms, Economic Growth, and NATO Partnership, and Support Commitment to Transatlantic Security and Military Capabilities of Baltic States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 432), S1840 [20MR]

U.S. Agency for Global Media Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3654), S7189 [28NO]

World Press Freedom Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 501), S5455 [30JY]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act Amendment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2779), S4731 [28JN]

Songs

‘‘Times They Are A-Changin’,’’ Bob Dylan, H4724 [24MY]

Statements

President Trump’s Remarks Relative to Investigation of Russian Interference in U.S. Elections During News Conference With Russian President, Vladimir Putin: Senator McCain, S4976 [17JY]

Tribute to Suvash Darnal: Carl Gershman, National Endowment for Democracy (organization), S6135 [12SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 128, support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3069 [10AP]

H. Res. 676, condemn Iranian human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H51 [9JA]

H. Res. 931, express that the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) anniversary should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine, H10079 [11DE]

H. Res. 1055, affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy in Liberia, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia, H9491 [13NO]

H. Res. 1169, promote free, fair, and credible elections in Bangladesh, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma, H10142 [12DE]

H.R. 1918, Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

H.R. 4744, Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, H3464–H3466 [24AP]

H.R. 5274, Global Electoral Exchange Act, H7848 [5SE]

H.R. 5754, Cambodia Democracy Act, H7668 [25JY]

H.R. 6207, Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act, H9597 [27NO]

H.R. 6219, Georgia Support Act, H10140 [12DE]

S. 582, accept U.S. intelligence on Russian interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation, S5110 [19JY]

S. 2736, Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, S7285–S7291 [4DE], H10130–H10136 [12DE]

S. 2779, Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act amendments, S5320 [25JY], H7670 [25JY]

S. 2785, Defending Elections Against Trolls From Enemy Regimes (DETER) Act, S2487 [26AP]

S. Con. Res. 54, printing of pocket version of the U.S. Constitution, S7245 [29NO]

S. Res. 367, condemn Iranian terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S47 [4JA]

S. Res. 368, condemn Iranian human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S47 [4JA]

S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, S584 [30JA]

S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens, S4968 [16JY]

S. Res. 391, extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S., S614 [5FE]

S. Res. 402, examine intelligence on Russian election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, S876–S878 [12FE]

S. Res. 407, recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance, S1166 [15FE]

S. Res. 414, call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials in Venezuela, S1251 [27FE]

S. Res. 432, recognize Baltic States independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities, S2017 [9AP]

S. Res. 432, recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities of Baltic States, S1634 [12MR]

S. Res. 435, express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine, S1737 [14MR], S6503 [3OC]

S. Res. 443, Greece independence anniversary, S1952 [22MR]

S. Res. 450, reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and support political reform, human rights, and holding of free, fair, and credible elections in Egypt, S1955 [22MR]

S. Res. 501, World Press Freedom Day, S2527 [7MY]

S. Res. 525, National Democracy Month, S2938 [24MY]

S. Res. 527, recognize Georgia (country) independence anniversary, reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, and institutional reforms, S2939 [24MY]

S. Res. 564, hold Russia accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad, S4744 [28JN]

S. Res. 579, tribute to Nelson R. Mandela, S5071 [18JY]

S. Res. 583, commend Dept. of Justice investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions, S5110 [19JY]

S. Res. 594, accept U.S. intelligence on Russian interference in U.S. elections, view such interference as an attack on national security, hold those responsible accountable, and protect administration of elections, S5427 [26JY]

S. Res. 601, condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal, S5586 [1AU]

S. Res. 607, affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution, S5695 [16AU]

S. Res. 616, condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy in Kenya, S5934 [23AU]

S. Res. 626, develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws on voting, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S6146 [12SE]

S. Res. 626, National Voting Rights Month, S6146 [12SE]

S. Res. 629, reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms in Moldova, S6192 [17SE]

S. Res. 640, National Voter Registration Day, S6235 [18SE]

S. Res. 691, reaffirm importance of freedom of the press, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi, S7056 [15NO]

S. Res. 712, use of official Senate office funds to purchase pocket version of the U.S. Constitution, S7245 [29NO]

S. Res. 716, promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process in Nigeria, S7359 [6DE]

DEMOCRACY IS STRENGTHENED BY CASTING LIGHT ON SPENDING IN ELECTIONS (DISCLOSE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6239), H6060, H6061 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1585), S2376 [24AP], S3748 [12JN], S4031 [19JN], S7309 [5DE], S7390 [11DE]

DEMOCRACY RESTORATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6612), E1091 [26JY]

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Addresses

Election Night Speech: Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont, S7907 [19DE]

Tribute to Giles Perkins: Senator Jones, S7647 [17DE]

Articles and editorials

Conservatives Irate Over GOP’s Spending Hypocrisy, H3109 [11AP]

Here Are Handy Excuses for Nixon Backers (1973), S98 [9JA]

How To End Senate’s Astonishing Dysfunction, S453 [23JA]

Senate Democrats Move To Revive Net Neutrality Rules—The Wrong Way, S2699 [16MY]

Watergate Babies—What the Congressional Class of 1974 Can Teach Us About Political Change, E1654 [12DE]

Will the FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal Grind the Internet to a Halt?, S2700 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 764), H1441 [6MR]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 816), H3147 [11AP]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 709), H610 [21JA]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 833), H3396 [17AP]

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA] (see S. Res. 393), S651 [6FE]

Senate Rules: modify extended debate rules (see S. Res. 725), S7586 [13DE]

——— provide for consideration of a minimum number of amendments (see S. Res. 729), S7586 [13DE]

Essays

State of the Union: Hope Petraro, S648 [6FE]

Eulogies

Hoff, Philip H.: by Richard Cassidy, S7237 [29NO]

Motions

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Proposals

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) release of original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Census: impact of counting of illegal immigrants in 2020 census on congressional redistricting, H4287 [22MY], H5016–H5018 [8JN], H5497 [21JN]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 764), H1421 [6MR]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 816), H3112 [11AP]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 709), H609 [21JA]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 833), H3381 [17AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H27 [9JA]

——— call for Members of Congress to uphold responsibilities to Constitution, E1141 [10AU]

——— call for Members of Congress to uphold responsibilities to Constitution and constituents, H6472 [18JY], H9751 [30NO]

——— importance of bipartisanship, H615, H617 [22JA], H740 [5FE], H3578 [26AP], H5573–H5576 [22JN], H8120 [12SE], H10184 [13DE], H10507 [20DE]

——— legislative priorities, H136 [11JA], H422 [17JA], H495, H498, H499 [18JA], H585 [20JA], H6099 [11JY], H9738 [29NO], H10037 [11DE], E1035 [19JY]

——— removal of procedural obstacles to consideration of certain legislation, H1647–H1649 [15MR]

Domestic policy: effect of political party objectives, H3586 [26AP]

——— national agenda, H572 [19JA], H607 [21JA], H1379 [6MR], H7148 [24JY], H7830 [5SE], H8176, H8179 [13SE], H9514 [14NO], H10034 [11DE], E1335 [28SE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H3586 [26AP]

——— status, H5002, H5003 [8JN]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H688 [30JA], H1556 [14MR], H3846 [9MY], H6471 [18JY], H6566, H6568 [19JY]

——— legislative process, H4296–H4299 [22MY], H4594–H4596 [23MY]

——— reaffirm importance of civility, H5663, H5664 [26JN], H5755 [27JN]

House Rules: use of unanimous-consent requests, H6457 [17JY]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H3988 [16MY]

Liberalism: analysis, E1704 [20DE]

Meng, Representative: accomplishments during the 115th Congress, E1748 [3JA]

——— legislation passed during the 115th Congress, E1749–E1751 [3JA]

National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election: establish (H.R. 356), H9050 [26SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H3689 [26AP]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, E987 [10JY]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, H558 [19JA]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks suggesting lack of applause from Democratic Members of Congress constitutes treason, H789 [6FE]

——— evaluation of administration, H10109 [12DE], H10501, H10506 [20DE]

——— State of the Union Message, H684, H686 [30JA]

Wyman, Nancy: Connecticut Democratic Party Ella T. Grasso Award recipient, E1228 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: reform budget process and improve implementation of budget plans, S7031–S7034 [15NO]

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (S. Res. 370), S111 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 393), S657 [6FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S38 [4JA], S793 [8FE], S2210 [17AP], S2536 [8MY], S2889 [24MY], S2973, S2975–S2978, S2983 [5JN], S3269 [7JN], S7111 [27NO], S7627 [17DE], S7845–S7847 [19DE]

——— importance of bipartisanship, S7646 [17DE], S7744 [18DE], S7907 [19DE]

——— legislative priorities, S7389 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7531 [13DE], S7627 [17DE]

Domestic policy: national agenda, S1995 [9AP], S2978–S2981 [5JN], S6949 [14NO]

Grand Canyon National Park: unveiling of plaque honoring Morris K. Udall and Senator McCain, S2000 [9AP]

Heitkamp, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7396–S7400 [11DE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5442, S5444 [30JY], S5478–S5480 [31JY], S5531, S5548 [1AU], S5600, S5606–S5608 [15AU], S5706, S5707, S5710 [20AU], S5744, S5745, S5753–S5755 [21AU], S5796, S5802, S5806, S5813, S5814, S5816 [22AU], S5964, S5966, S6001 [28AU], S6014, S6018 [4SE], S6036, S6037 [5SE], S6042, S6046–S6048 [6SE], S6117 [12SE], S6568, S6612, S6616, S6643, S6648 [5OC]

Morality and ethics: reaffirm importance of civility, S245 [17JA]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S161 [11JA], S1813 [20MR], S1994 [9AP], S2021 [10AP], S2047, S2053 [11AP], S2085 [12AP], S2448–S2450 [26AP], S2506 [7MY], S2536, S2538 [8MY], S2569, S2577, S2586 [9MY], S3003, S3015, S3017, S3019 [6JN], S4835 [9JY], S4858–S4860, S4866 [10JY], S4927 [12JY], S5322–S5324 [25JY], S5543 [1AU], S5709 [20AU], S5805 [22AU], S6952 [14NO]

——— Senate process for confirmation of NLRB nominees, S2029 [10AP]

——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S1902 [22MR], S1994 [9AP], S2021, S2026 [10AP], S2047 [11AP], S2085, S2106 [12AP], S2310 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S2447, S2459–S2461 [26AP], S2507 [7MY], S2578 [9MY], S3003, S3017, S3019 [6JN], S5709 [20AU], S6209 [18SE], S6952 [14NO], S7197 [29NO], S7861 [19DE], S8052 [2JA]

Senate: importance of bipartisanship, S366, S382 [20JA], S6217 [18SE], S6468, S6488–S6490 [3OC], S6777 [11OC], S6952 [14NO], S7020 [15NO]

——— legislative priorities, S10 [3JA], S362 [20JA], S446 [23JA], S507, S508, S512–S514 [25JA], S530, S544 [29JA], S571 [30JA], S1569, S1573 [8MR], S1773 [19MR], S4466 [27JN]

——— legislative process, S384 [20JA]

——— reaffirm importance of civility, S624, S625 [6FE], S6750 [10OC], S6784 [11OC]

——— selection of leadership team for 116th Congress, S6938 [14NO]

——— tribute to newly elected Senators, S6903, S6904 [13NO], S6938 [14NO]

Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Dept. of Justice investigations, S6151 [12SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 709, minority party appointments to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H609 [21JA]

H. Res. 764, minority party appointments to Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1421 [6MR]

H. Res. 816, minority party appointments to Committee on Rules (House), H3112 [11AP]

H. Res. 833, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H3381 [17AP]

S. Res. 370, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S111 [9JA]

S. Res. 393, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S655 [6FE]

S. Res. 725, Senate extended debate rules modification, S7597 [13DE]

S. Res. 729, Senate consideration of a minimum number of amendments, S7598 [13DE]

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO DEMOCRACY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6207), H9597–H9600 [27NO]

Texts of

H.R. 6207, provisions, H9597 [27NO]

DEMONSTRATIONS see Public Demonstrations

DEMPSEY, CAITLYN

Addresses

Gun Control, E650 [15MY]

DENALI COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Terminate (see H.R. 6100), H5152 [13JN]

DENALI COMMISSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Denali Commission: terminate (see H.R. 6100), H5152 [13JN]

DeNARDIS, LAWRENCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1227 [10SE]

DENCKER, KYLE

Remarks in Senate

Orange County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]

DENHAM, JEFF (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193 [15FE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4817 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4573 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6449 [17JY], H6521 [18JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3651, H3666, H3673 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3651, H3666, H3673 [26AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area: include Livingston County, IL, Jonesboro, IL, and Freeport, IL (see H.R. 1161), H902 [6FE]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9415 [2OC]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1544 [13MR]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H785 [5FE]

Corps of Engineers: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (see H.R. 5726), H3884 [9MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H9415 [2OC]

Crime: prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4655), H903 [6FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand availability of programs to veteran farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 6500), H7155 [24JY]

——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see H.R. 4058), H1374 [5MR]

——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see H.R. 2436), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H3397 [17AP]

——— provide career and technical education for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers (see H.R. 6440), H6587 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H7871 [5SE]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H7751 [10AU]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H3707 [26AP]

——— support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7943 [7SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: improve handling of crimes of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into initial response to and investigation of such crimes (see H.R. 4720), H785 [5FE]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1342 [1MR]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H5977 [28JN]

——— prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H784 [5FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H3060 [5AP]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (see H.R. 2147), H3059 [5AP]

——— improve process for determining the eligibility of caregivers of veterans to certain benefits (see H.R. 1910), H784 [5FE]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]

Diseases and disorders: reauthorize Mosquito Abatement Safety and Health Act and epidemiology laboratory capacity grants and require a GAO study on existing mosquito and other vector-borne surveillance and control programs (see H.R. 1310), H4285 [21MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1699 [19MR]

Drugs: increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6559 [18JY]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

GSA: provide flexibility relative to leaseback of certain Federal real property (see H.R. 7319), H10269 [17DE]

Housing: provide priority under certain federally assisted housing programs to assisting youths who are aging out of foster care (see H.R. 2069), H3148 [11AP]

Immigration: admit Canadian retirees who own or lease a home in the U.S. as long-term visitors for purpose of travel or recreation (see H.R. 3513), H784 [5FE]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (see H.R. 6580), H8108 [10SE]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7772 [24AU]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions (see H.R. 6898), H9088 [26SE]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 502), H9091 [26SE]

Medicaid: increase number of States that may conduct demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services (see H.R. 3931), H7871 [5SE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H8171 [12SE]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H4981 [7JN]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3783 [7MY]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H8108 [10SE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3444 [18AP]

Native Americans: provide incentives to encourage tribal job creation and economic activity (see H.R. 4506), H5022 [8JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H8172 [12SE]

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 6113), H7871 [5SE]

——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7782 [31AU]

Public Buildings Reform Board: ensure adequate time is provided to carry out responsibilities (see H.R. 7318), H10269 [17DE]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H784 [5FE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H1727 [20MR]

Russia: condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see H. Res. 1022), H7921 [6SE]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6650 [23JY]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

Susquehanna National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 2991), H784 [5FE]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H7871 [5SE]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7743 [3AU]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— terminate Presidential Election Campaign Fund and transfer remaining funds to the NIH 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund (see H.R. 2008), H3507 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (see H.R. 5974), H4731 [25MY]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (see H. Res. 741), H1217 [16FE]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (H.R. 5974), H4732 [25MY]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (H.R. 6405), H6464 [17JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H8745 [25SE]

Remarks

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193 [15FE]

Assyrian genocide: anniversary, E1127• [7AU]

Assyrian Martyr’s Day: observance, E1127• [7AU]

California: water infrastructure funding, H8895 [26SE]

Ceres, CA: anniversary, E209• [23FE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8226 [13SE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4817 [6JN]

——— provide permanent authority to enter cost recovery agreements for evaluation and processing of permits for public utility, natural gas companies, and railroad carriers, H4817 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (H.R. 4403), H3360 [17AP]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5445 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: ensure Americans With Disabilities Act compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program, H8226 [13SE]

——— authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program (H.R. 434), H6450 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement California Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan relative to New Melones reservoir, H6521, H6522 [18JY]

——— Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act administrative expenses account funding, H6449 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6449 [17JY], H6521, H6522 [18JY]

Dept. of Transportation: preempt State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules, H3673, H3676 [26AP]

——— reduce judicial review period when litigants can challenge State environmental reviews of transportation projects, H3652 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (H.R. 5974), H7145 [24JY]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), H8226 [13SE]

Diego, Silvia M.: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award for Physician of the Year recipient, E594• [7MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3597, H3652, H3673, H3676 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3597 [26AP]

Garton Tractor, Inc.: National Ag Science Center Legend of Agriculture Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1502• [9NO]

Hoops for Youth Foundation: anniversary, E1298• [25SE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10161 [12DE], H10191, H10192 [13DE]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (H. Res. 741), E1127• [7AU]

Manteca, CA: anniversary, E591• [7MY]

McCain, John: tribute (H. Res. 1047), H7915 [6SE]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom, E207• [23FE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), H9135 [27SE]

Railroads: submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies (H.R. 1093), H9138 [27SE]

Stanislaus County, CA: tribute to Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Immigrant Heritage Month proclamation, E906• [25JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3088 [10AP]

Votes: position on missed, H5347• [20JN], E171• [13FE], E220• [26FE], E588• [7MY]

Tributes

Anderson, Darius, E1686• [19DE]

Antle, Rick L., H3578, H3579 [26AP]

Applbaum, Isaac, E1696• [20DE]

Assemi, Darius, E1691• [20DE]

Berteau, Glen, E1694• [20DE]

Butler, Pete, E1493• [2NO]

Christianson, Adam, E1675• [13DE], E1697• [20DE]

Kliatchko, Aaron, E985• [10JY]

Luntz, Frank, E1692• [20DE]

MacRae, Bruce, E1684• [19DE]

Moore, Steve, E1426• [19OC]

DENKER, STEPHEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E684 [18MY]

DENMARK, KINGDOM OF

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4871 [10JY], S5504 [31JY]

DENNEHY, ASHLEY

Remarks in House

Colstrip United (organization): tribute, E729 [24MY]

DENNEY, JOEL C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E911 [25JN]

DENSON, LOUISA YOUNG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1013 [16JY]

DENT, CHARLES W. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H678 [29JA]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H1442 [6MR]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1127 [13FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: establish Patient and State Stability Fund to give States flexibility in how they provide assistance for health insurance costs (see H.R. 4666), H1127 [13FE]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3743 [27AP]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see H.R. 4884), H738 [2FE]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1227 [23FE]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1336 [27FE]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5760), H3929 [10MY]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H678 [29JA]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H1653 [15MR]

Immigration: provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1610 [14MR]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (see H.R. 5738), H3885 [9MY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H1654 [15MR]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1825), H1609 [14MR]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3743 [27AP]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H1214 [15FE]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 735), H1075 [8FE]

Taxation: treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H737 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Justice: require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5505), H3315 [13AP]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5786), H3934 [11MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Justice: require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 5505), H3316 [13AP]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5786), H3935 [11MY]

Letters

Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H3797 [8MY]

Remarks

Allentown, PA: anniversary of Queen City Airport, E273• [7MR]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H2024 [22MR]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H2024 [22MR]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H2024 [22MR]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H3920 [10MY]

Israel: independence anniversary, E515• [24AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H3919, H3920, H3922 [10MY]

Reports filed

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5786) (H. Rept. 115–673), H3934 [11MY]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H3797 [8MY]

Tributes

Andretti, Mario, E474• [16AP]

Hays, Anna M., E47• [16JA]

DENT, GARY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3290 [7JN]

DENTISTS see Health Care Professionals

DENTON, TX

Remarks in House

Greater Denton Arts Council: anniversary, E683 [18MY]

University of North Texas: anniversary of Student Health and Wellness Center, E1379 [5OC]

DENTON COUNTY, TX

Remarks in House

Denton County Chambers of Commerce, E615 [9MY]

DENVER, CO

Bills and resolutions

Women: recognize centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, designate Salt Lake City, UT, as western center of commemoration, and commend Better Days 2020 (see H. Res. 1105), H9406 [28SE]

Remarks in House

George Sakato Post Office: designate (S. 931), H6206, H6207 [16JY]

Hougen, Kevin: Denver Business Journal Most Admired Chief/Executive Officer award recipient, E1555 [27NO]

Ryan, Tamara: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E584 [3MY]

Taste of Ethiopia festival: tribute, E1062 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

George Sakato Post Office: designate (S. 931), S1526 [7MR]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S5614 [15AU]

Reports filed

George Sakato Post Office, Denver, CO: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 931), S1163 [15FE]

Texts of

S. 931, George Sakato Post Office, Denver, CO, S1527 [7MR], H6206 [16JY]

DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL

Remarks in House

Hougen, Kevin: Denver Business Journal Most Admired Chief/Executive Officer award recipient, E1555 [27NO]

DENYING CHINESE INVESTORS ACCESS TO U.S. SMALL BUSINESS AID ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3148), S4512 [27JN]

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE related term(s) Agriculture; Forest Service

Amendments

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Federal aid programs: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Analyses

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Food-Stamp Work Requirements Will Lift Americans Out of Poverty, H3202 [12AP]

SNAP Must Include Work, Healthy Food Mandates, H3200 [12AP]

Trump to Poor Americans—Get to Work or Lose Your Benefits, H4155–H4157 [17MY]

Working on Food Stamps—A House GOP Reform Would Help the Able-Bodied Get Off the Dole, H3202 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

Acer Access and Development Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 5667), H3741 [27AP]

African Americans: provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]

Agriculture: allow qualified individuals to act as technical service providers for soil nutrient management (see H.R. 5048), H1212 [15FE]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 2762), S2484 [26AP]

——— grant farm numbers to individuals with certain documentation, include qualified intermediaries as recipients of farm ownership loans, and provide for a study of farmland tenure (see S. 3117), S4344 [21JN] (see H.R. 6336), H6111 [11JY]

——— prioritize purchase of agricultural commodities from domestically owned enterprises (see H.R. 7379), H10510 [20DE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2976), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]

AID: modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]

Animals: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H3935 [11MY]

——— establish Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Program and National Livestock Vaccine Bank (see S. 3681), S7241 [29NO]

——— limit experimentation on cats (see S. 3780), S7925 [19DE]

——— protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H901 [6FE]

——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see S. 3140), S4410 [26JN]

Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program: update (see S. 3103), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 5379), H2040 [22MR]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

California: designate certain lands as wilderness and as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System and parts of the San Gabriel River and Little Rock Creek as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3704), S7318 [5DE]

Children and youth: provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6132), H5283 [19JN]

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

Colleges and universities: authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]

Colorado: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 6492), H7154 [24JY]

Community Connect Grant Program: establish to improve broadband in tribal, low-income, and remote rural areas (see S. 2654), S2120 [12AP]

Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program: make institutions of higher education eligible for assistance (see H.R. 6112), H5199 [14JN]

Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program: establish (see S. 2790), S2485 [26AP]

Conservation of natural resources: collect, integrate, and link data on impacts of covered conservation practices on enhancing crop yields, soil health, and otherwise reducing risk and improving farm and ranch profitability (see S. 2487), S1316 [1MR]

——— expedite review and approval of new and innovative conservation technologies and practices and empower States to provide input on streamlining such technologies and practices (see H.R. 5184), H1441 [6MR]

——— improve conservation programs (see S. 2557), S1765 [15MR]

——— improve land stewardship and soil conservation (see S. 2874), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5188), H1441 [6MR]

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program: modify (see S. 2978), S2924 [24MY]

Conservation Reserve Program: improve (see S. 2614), S1947 [22MR]

Contracts: allow producers to file a one-time program contract for certain programs (see H.R. 4904), H732 [30JA]

Cover Crop Pilot Program: establish (see S. 2989), S2991 [5JN]

Crop insurance: expand crop insurance available to beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 5825), H3977 [15MY]

——— increase access to crop insurance premium discounts by expanding definition of ‘‘beginning farmer’’ and advance land conservation (see H.R. 4865), H582 [19JA]

——— limit premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see S. 2713), S2321 [19AP]

——— require a notice period for certain modifications of assigned yields under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program (see H.R. 7088), H9443 [23OC]

Dairy Farm Sustainability Price Loss Coverage Program: establish (see S. 2555), S1735 [14MR]

Dairy producers: assist small cheese producers (see S. 2813), S2623 [10MY]

——— provide emergency payments (see S. 3586), S6815 [11OC]

——— provide support (see H.R. 5462), H3095 [10AP]

Dairy products: promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities (see S. 3113), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development: rename (see S. 2733), S2391 [24AP]

Dept. of Education: increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (see H.R. 5550), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of HHS: enhance efforts to address antibiotic resistance (see S. 2469), S1286 [28FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see S. 2501), S1378 [6MR] (see H.R. 5171), H1441 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S3760 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 7138), H9539 [15NO]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: authorize agreements with States and subdivisions providing for continued operation of public lands during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4951), H901 [6FE]

——— improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology (see S. 2290), S138 [10JA]

——— issue permits for recreation services on lands managed by Federal agencies (see S. 2335), S500 [24JA]

Disasters: improve certain wildfire and disaster recovery programs (see S. 2767), S2484 [26AP]

Diseases and disorders: establish a national registry to track cases of coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) (see S. 3114), S4343 [21JN]

Douglas County, NV: promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for sensible development (see S. 3397), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6676), H7772 [24AU]

Drought: improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring (see S. 2936), S2877 [23MY]

Ecology and environment: address topsoil loss and protect drinking water from agricultural runoff (see H.R. 4892), H676 [29JA]

——— mitigate threat of invasive species (see H.R. 5519), H3315 [13AP]

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access the Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water (see H.R. 5426), H3058 [5AP]

Environmental Quality Incentives Program: adjust (see S. 2624), S1948 [22MR]

——— improve (see H.R. 5627), H3705 [26AP]

——— repeal (see S. 2611), S1947 [22MR]

Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network: reauthorize (see H.R. 5259), H1542 [13MR]

Farm Service Agency: increase maximum amounts of loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (see S. 2552), S1735 [14MR]

Farms: establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network (see S. 2712), S2321 [19AP]

——— establish nonrecourse conservation assistance loans for loan commodities produced on certain farms (see H.R. 4988), H1074 [8FE]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see S. 2343), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4881), H629 [25JA]

Federal aid programs: award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5350), H1727 [20MR]

——— enact budget reforms to farm subsidies and crop insurance programs (see H.R. 5629), H3705 [26AP]

——— improve agriculture risk coverage program (see S. 2749), S2439 [25AP]

——— improve calculation of county-level agriculture risk coverage payments (see S. 2833), S2623 [10MY]

——— modify certain requirements for farm ownership loan eligibility (see S. 2685), S2218 [17AP]

——— provide a limited exception to the prohibition on agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage payments for certain small farms (see H.R. 5405), H2041 [22MR]

——— provide for certain payment limitations relative to commodity programs (see H.R. 5978), H4732 [25MY]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see S. 3258), S5267 [24JY] (see H.R. 6483), H7154 [24JY]

——— reauthorize certain agricultural and other programs (see S. 3080), S3982 [18JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— require peer review for value-added agricultural product market development grants (see H.R. 5764), H3929 [10MY]

——— require producers to choose between receiving Federal crop insurance coverage or agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage (see S. 2512), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5203), H1476 [7MR]

Flowers: establish grant program to make grants to State departments of agriculture for research and development of disease resistant varieties of tropical flowers (see H.R. 5066), H1217 [16FE]

Food: clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 2787), S2485 [26AP]

——— establish State networks between agricultural producers and food banks to provide food to the needy and reduce food waste (see S. 2824), S2623 [10MY]

——— submit a report to the FDA on use of a Federal standard of identity for olive oil (see H.R. 5249), H1542 [13MR]

Foreign trade: establish a program to enhance transparency and traceability of imported food products and ingredients in order to protect consumers and food manufacturers against mislabeling, adulteration, and fraud (see H.R. 4749), H82 [9JA]

——— increase interagency cooperation in enforcement of standards for importing organic agricultural products (see S. 2927), S2877 [23MY]

——— offset retaliatory duties against the U.S. by directing tariffs collected on imported goods toward agricultural trade promotion programs to assist farmers and ranchers (see S. 3407), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6699), H7824 [4SE]

Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act: modify certain consultation requirements relative to new information on a land management plan (see S. 3292), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6567), H7721 [26JY]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (see S. 3753), S7586 [13DE]

Forest Service: establish a forest incentives program to keep forests intact and sequester carbon on private forest land (see S. 2350), S549 [29JA]

——— establish a grant program to support landscape-scale restoration and management (see H.R. 4976), H974 [7FE]

——— make the District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (see H.R. 6045), H4980 [7JN]

——— provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see S. 3333), S5582 [1AU]

——— provide mandatory funding to carry out hazardous fuels reduction projects on National Forest System land (see S. 3515), S6342 [26SE]

——— provide notice in the case of certain ski area closures (see H.R. 7263), H10103 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund (see S. 2811), S2594 [9MY]

——— release reversionary and reserved interests in certain lands within the Coconino National Forest in Arizona (see S. 3642), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6614), H7723 [26JY]

——— transfer certain Black Hills National Forest lands to Custer County, SD, Airport (see S. 2297), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4781), H169 [11JA]

——— transfer certain national forest lands in Texas (see S. 3245), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 5525), H3342 [16AP]

Hazardous substances: carry out nutrition education program to inform the public of sources of exposure to lead in the environment and of dietary nutrients that may reduce harmful effects of lead exposure (see H.R. 5696), H3782 [7MY]

——— include lead poisoning prevention and mitigation education as a purpose of the education and obesity prevention program (see H.R. 6477), H6649 [23JY]

Healthy Food Financing Initiative: reauthorize (see H.R. 5017), H1177 [14FE]

Hemp: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5485), H3209 [12AP]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]

Horticulture: award grants to qualified partnerships to remove non-native plant species that contribute to drought conditions (see H.R. 6961), H9151 [27SE]

Household Water Well System Grant Program: modify (see S. 2772), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5837), H4137 [16MY]

Housing: provide rental assistance to low-income tenants of certain multifamily rural housing projects (see S. 2574), S1844 [20MR] (see H.R. 5352), H1728 [20MR]

——— reform rural farmworker housing programs (see H.R. 7071), H9436 [16OC]

Information technology: improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (see S. 3360), S5759 [21AU]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

Insurance: provide loans and grants to qualified agricultural associations to assist in the establishment of agricultural association health plans (see H.R. 5491), H3209 [12AP]

Internet: grant priority for broadband deployment assistance to areas that are unserved (see S. 2970), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 6073), H5093 [12JN]

Interstate commerce: allow interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 2814), S2623 [10MY]

Investments: require sale of distressed assets and distribute proceeds to low-income communities for infrastructure projects and deficit reduction (see H.R. 6104), H5199 [14JN]

Irrigation: make acequias eligible for assistance under certain conservation programs (see H.R. 5055), H1212 [15FE]

Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers: return premiums paid to participating dairy operations (see S. 2426), S967 [14FE]

Market Facilitation Program: treat certain planted soybean crops as harvested commodity crops (see H.R. 7147), H9567 [16NO]

Mississippi: transfer certain National Forest System land to the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance (see S. 2558), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5299), H1651 [15MR]

National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education, and Economics Advisory Board: change membership (see H.R. 5071), H1220 [20FE]

National CACFP Week: designate (see S. Res. 405), S907 [13FE]

National School Lunch Program: allow schools that participate to serve whole milk (see H.R. 5640), H3706 [26AP]

——— establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer for children program (see S. 3268), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6516), H7686 [25JY]

——— establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals (see S. 3637), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7161), H9568 [16NO]

——— establish feeding program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— improve requirement to purchase domestic commodities (see S. 2641), S2040 [10AP]

——— provide flexibility (see H.R. 6541), H7720 [26JY]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

Native Americans: award grants to tribal health programs located on reservations impacted by uranium mining or milling (see H.R. 5128), H1333 [27FE]

——— extend authority to make loans to certain entities for housing and buildings on adequate farms and provide technical assistance to improve access by tribal entities to rural development programs (see S. 2489), S1316 [1MR]

——— improve child nutrition in tribal areas (see S. 2409), S840 [8FE] (see H.R. 4967), H974 [7FE]

——— make disaster assistance available under Livestock Indemnity Program and Livestock Forage Program to Native Americans who own horses for noncommercial use (see S. 2316), S253 [17JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 2804), S2552 [8MY]

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (see H.R. 5636), H3705 [26AP]

——— exchange certain lands (see S. 3224), S5003 [17JY] (see H.R. 5923), H4583 [22MY]

Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program: reauthorize (see S. 2839), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5824), H3977 [15MY]

Pest management: modify grants for certain areawide integrated pest management projects (see H.R. 5411), H3049 [26MR]

Power resources: reauthorize energy programs (see S. 2619), S1947 [22MR]

Public lands: improve transparency and oversight of land conveyances involving disposal or acquisition of public lands and provide protections and certainty for private landowners related to resurveying such lands (see H.R. 6682), H7776 [28AU]

——— modify procedures for issuing special recreation permits for certain public land units (see S. 3550), S6541 [4OC]

——— protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

——— provide for a lifetime pass for access to Federal recreational lands and waters (see H.R. 7175), H9667 [27NO]

——— transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs (see S. 2424), S907 [13FE]

Public welfare programs: institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5489), H3209 [12AP]

——— require State agencies to use Federal tax return information to verify income eligibility for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3629), S7050 [15NO]

Puerto Rico: expand nutritional assistance and provide such assistance as cash during periods when access to such assistance is limited or unavailable as a result of a natural disaster (see H.R. 6208), H5648 [25JN]

——— increase access of small farmers to Federal agriculture programs (see H.R. 5450), H3094 [10AP]

Regional Conservation Partnership Program: modify (see H.R. 5487), H3209 [12AP]

Research: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see S. 2479), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6474), H6648 [23JY]

——— expand opportunities for algae-based research (see H.R. 5234), H1501 [8MR]

——— further plant cultivar research, development, and commercialization (see S. 2964), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5208), H1476 [7MR]

——— provide for a set aside for small fruits in the specialty crop research initiative (see H.R. 6404), H6463 [17JY]

——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see S. 2404), S840 [8FE]

Rural areas: expand substantially underserved trust area authority to all rural development programs (see S. 3104), S4343 [21JN]

——— reauthorize appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program (see S. 2573), S1844 [20MR]

——— reauthorize rural business investment program (see S. 3034), S3293 [7JN]

Rural Development Voucher Program: include as a covered housing program relative to Violence Against Women Act (see H.R. 5654), H3741 [27AP]

Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 5250), H1542 [13MR]

Rural Energy for America Program: include energy storage as renewable energy (see S. 2993), S2991 [5JN]

Rural Energy Savings Program: extend and modify (see S. 3115), S4344 [21JN]

Rural Health Liaison: establish (see S. 2894), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 4945), H901 [6FE]

Rural Partnerships Office: establish to provide assistance to rural communities and small towns with infrastructure planning, asset management, life-cycle accounting, and project oversight (see H.R. 4947), H901 [6FE]

Rural Utilities Service: prohibit provision of assistance for broadband services without certain minimum download and upload speeds and clarify broadband loan and loan guarantee authority (see H.R. 5213), H1500 [8MR]

Rural Utility Service: provide that cybersecurity and electric grid security improvements are eligible for financing (see S. 2991), S2991 [5JN]

San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County, CA, to enhance land management (see H.R. 5513), H3315 [13AP]

San Gabriel Mountains National Monument: modify boundaries in California to include National Forest System land (see S. 3704), S7318 [5DE]

Santa Clara, NM: transfer certain National Forest System land that was previously considered the Fort Bayard Military Reservation (see H.R. 5721), H3884 [9MY]

Schools: provide additional reimbursement to schools with a breakfast after the bell program (see H.R. 6934), H9149 [27SE]

Science: promote botanical research and sciences capacity (see S. 3240), S5066 [18JY]

——— provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]

Seaweed: establish as a high-priority research and extension area (see H.R. 5168), H1372 [5MR]

Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5316), H1651 [15MR]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4751), H131 [10JA]

Soil Health Initiative: establish (see S. 2989), S2991 [5JN]

Solar energy: clarify certain requirements relative to solar electric power generation projects (see S. 3133), S4410 [26JN]

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: allow States to assist law enforcement who provide a beneficiary’s electronic benefit transfer card number with apprehension of criminals or suspects (see H.R. 5740), H3885 [9MY]

——— calculate benefits using the cost of Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion low-cost food plans (see H.R. 5849), H4138 [16MY]

——— eliminate High Performance Bonus Program which awards States bonus payments for correcting payment errors, and meeting other performance indicators (see H.R. 5338), H1727 [20MR]

——— enter into self-determination contracts with Indian tribes and tribal organizations (see S. 3046), S3601 [11JN]

——— establish a National Accuracy Clearinghouse to reduce improper payments to participants receiving assistance in multiple States (see H.R. 4919), H737 [2FE]

——— include eating disorders prevention within Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 7136), H9538 [15NO]

——— make available additional funds for the Northern Mariana Islands pilot project (see H.R. 5478), H3147 [11AP]

——— modify exception to work requirement for eligibility by expanding employment opportunities, including certain veterans’ programs (see S. 2477), S1316 [1MR]

——— prevent changing of regulations governing provisions of waivers (see H.R. 7372), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide certain requirements relative to commitments by State agencies to provide the State share of administrative costs (see S. 3092), S4281 [20JN]

——— provide incentives for participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

——— reauthorize and expand Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program to encourage purchase of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 5563), H3441 [18AP]

——— require beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits (see S. 3025), S3293 [7JN]

——— require benefits for children be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan (see S. 2723), S2321 [19AP]

——— require that benefits are used to purchase foods eligible for purchase under the WIC program (see H.R. 6394), H6462 [17JY]

Taxation: deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 7342), H10336 [19DE]

Technology: allow emerging carbon utilization technologies to access loan guarantees, research programs, and rural development loans and encourage advancement of such technologies (see S. 2997), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6457), H6588 [19JY]

——— develop and carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness relative to use of technology in food and agriculture (see H.R. 6386), H6262 [16JY]

——— prioritize research on sensor and imager technology in agriculture (see H.R. 5169), H1373 [5MR]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to specialty crop mechanization (see H.R. 7110), H9460 [30OC]

——— require specialty crops committee to make an additional recommendation relative to agricultural technology (see H.R. 5029), H1178 [14FE]

——— support a smart agriculture industry technology roadmap (see H.R. 5449), H3094 [10AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: restore certain exceptions (see H.R. 5070), H1220 [20FE]

Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics: reaffirm authority (see H.R. 7330), H10335 [19DE]

Urban areas: encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]

Veterans: expand availability of programs to veteran farmers and ranchers (see S. 2822), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6500), H7155 [24JY]

——— provide eligibility under the assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities to veterans with disabilities and their families (see H.R. 5448), H3094 [10AP]

——— require Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison to provide certain outreach to veterans relative to agricultural employment (see S. 3062), S3906 [13JN]

Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 5022), H1177 [14FE]

Water pollution: reauthorize and expand grant and loan programs to States, local governments, and tribes to provide clean drinking water, sewage and solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage for rural areas (see S. 2969), S2924 [24MY]

Wetlands: improve wetland conservation program (see S. 2834), S2623 [10MY]

Wilderness areas: allow local Federal officials to determine the manner in which nonmotorized transportation methods may be used (see S. 2877), S2773 [17MY]

Wildfires: protect communities (see H.R. 7315), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide regulatory relief for agricultural producers and community banks, improve disaster assessments by accounting for all damages, and encourage Federal-State collaboration (see S. 2299), S168 [11JA]

Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program: extend (see H.R. 7200), H9743 [29NO]

Cloture motions

Federal aid programs: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7035 [15NO], S7078 [26NO]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Dept. of Agriculture authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants: several organizations, H4201 [17MY]

——— Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, H4202 [17MY]

Dept. of Agriculture Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program permission for rural hospitals to refinance existing debt: Alan Morgan, National Rural Health Association, H4126 [16MY]

Dept. of Agriculture programs funding: Greg Fogel, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, H4878 [7JN]

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H3580 [26AP], H4001 [16MY]

——— Dena R. Diorio, Mecklenburg County, NC, Manager, H4053 [16MY]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3580 [26AP]

——— Marc Egan, National Education Association, H4003 [16MY]

——— Representative Blunt Rochester, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4000 [16MY]

——— several child advocacy organizations, H4002 [16MY]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8140 [12SE]

Forest Service reform of Federal forest conservation regulations: several environmental organizations, H3997 [16MY]

Housing and community development programs funding: National Housing Conference, H4879 [7JN]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Lists

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members, H4202 [17MY]

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Federal aid programs: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Press releases

Cities and Communities in the US Losing 36 Million Trees a Year: Forest Service, H6524 [18JY]

Congress Must Vote No on Farm Bill: Share Our Strength (organization), H4002 [16MY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: designate a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator in each State, H4220 [18MY]

——— prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products, H4218, H4219 [18MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

AID: Food for Peace program funding, H1231 [26FE]

Alcoholic beverages: eliminate authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants, H4201–H4203 [17MY]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers: establish to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]

Children and youth: provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (H.R. 6132), H5227 [19JN]

Colusa County, CA: Sites Reservoir construction funding, H10191 [13DE]

Conservation of natural resources: streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water, H4055 [16MY]

Conservation Reserve Program: cap acreage eligible for enrollment, H4185 [17MY]

Consumers: make grants to States to support establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas, H1274 [27FE]

Crop insurance: reform program, H4135 [16MY]

Dairy producers: provide support, H7865 [5SE]

——— provide support (H.R. 5462), H3158 [12AP]

Dept. of the Interior: correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), H761, H762 [5FE], H896 [6FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H2020 [22MR]

——— report on wildfire prevention, insect infestation, and disease prevention efforts on Federal land, H4172 [17MY]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by wildfires, H9083–H9086 [26SE]

Ecology and environment: consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]

Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): funding, H3203 [12AP], H10324 [19DE]

Endangered Species Act: reform, H6467 [18JY]

Environmental Quality Incentives Program: allow drainage districts to compete for contracts to provide irrigation or water efficiency, H4123, H4124 [16MY]

——— improve, H7938 [7SE]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (H.R. 3186), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network: reauthorize, H4051, H4055 [16MY]

Farmer-To-Farmer Program: facilitate assistance to host countries and AID, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]

Farms: reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S., H4128 [16MY]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (H.R. 4881), H6595–H6597 [23JY]

——— expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, H10275 [19DE]

Federal aid programs: enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— phase out agricultural subsidies, H4183, H4184 [17MY]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6483), H7692 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

——— repeal bioenergy subsidy programs, H4195, H4196 [17MY]

——— require households demonstrate actual heating or cooling expenses in order to qualify for Standard Utility Allowance, H3198 [12AP]

——— streamline enrollment process for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, H4184 [17MY]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H10274 [19DE]

——— establish food access liaison to reduce barriers to food access, H4181 [17MY]

——— retain science-based nutrition standards in Federal school meals programs, H4181 [17MY]

Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program: tribute, H6265 [17JY]

Foreign Market Development Program: extend and expand, H4152 [17MY]

Forest Service: consider only proposed forest management activity or no action in environmental assessments or impact statements relative to collaborative forest management plans, H4167, H4168 [17MY]

——— convey a site in Dolores County, CO, to be used as a fire station, H4173 [17MY]

——— convey a site in Dolores County, CO, to be used as a fire station (H.R. 4609), H3321, H3322 [16AP]

——— convey certain land containing the Nephi, UT, Work Center to Juab County, UT, to enhance fire protection services (H.R. 3777), H6339, H6340 [17JY]

——— establish pilot project for forest health, watershed improvement, and habitat restoration in New Mexico, H4214 [18MY]

——— include invasive vegetation in designated treatment areas under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H4204 [17MY]

——— make the District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (H.R. 6045), E797 [7JN]

——— make vacant grazing allotments available to certain grazing permit holders, H4204, H4205 [17MY]

——— modernize competitive forestry, natural resources, and environmental grants program and prioritize grants for forest restoration, H4215, H4216 [18MY]

——— reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund, H4172 [17MY]

——— reform Federal forest conservation regulations, H3996 [16MY]

——— streamline process for broadband facility location applications on Federal land, H4171, H4172 [17MY]

——— wildfire suppression and prevention funding, H7813 [4SE]

Forests: assess and evaluate importation of tree and wood pests and provide options on how to intercept, detect, and address outbreaks, H4216, H4217 [18MY]

——— direct the payment of a portion of stewardship project timber revenues to the county in which the stewardship project occurs, H4164, H4165 [17MY]

——— implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks, H4859 [7JN], H9745 [30NO], H10119 [12DE]

——— implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 2936), H9086 [26SE]

——— reduce risk posed by wildfires to communities and the most at-risk federally owned forests, H1752 [21MR]

GSA: prohibit funding to market or sell Plum Island, NY, H6536 [18JY]

Health care facilities: modify Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to permit rural hospitals to refinance existing debt, H4125, H4126 [16MY]

Household Water Well System Grant Program: modify (H.R. 5837), H4859 [7JN]

Idaho: tribute to land conservation program which allows ranchers to voluntarily retire certain land grazing allotments in exchange for compensation from a third-party, E27 [10JA]

Information technology: call for interagency coordination of broadband Internet infrastructure funding in order to maximize benefits of broadband investment, H10122 [12DE]

Insects: emergency funding to stop spread of spotted lanternfly in Pennsylvania, H968 [7FE]

Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers: reform, H1131 [14FE]

Market Access Program: extend and expand, H4152, H4153 [17MY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4659, H4660 [23MY]

National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program: funding, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

National forests: authorize expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities for national forest lands burned in large-scale catastrophic event, H4166, H4167 [17MY]

National Institute of Food and Agriculture: agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]

Native Americans: establish Office of Tribal Relations and New Beginnings Initiative to match funds invested in educational programs or services, H4221 [18MY]

——— expand access to traditional foods for native populations, H4194 [17MY]

Natural Resources Conservation Service: programs funding, H4133–H4135 [16MY]

Olsen, Gregory: appointment to Dept. of Agriculture National Honey Board, H1201 [15FE]

Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (H.R. 5636), H9478, H9479 [13NO]

——— exchange certain lands (H.R. 5923), H8129, H8130 [12SE]

Programs: reauthorize, H1376 [6MR]

Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (H.R. 4257), H5607–H5611 [25JN]

——— reform land management policies, H10424 [20DE]

——— transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs (H.R. 1800), H1516 [13MR]

Public welfare programs: institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 5489), H3965 [15MY]

Puerto Rico: conduct study to determine impact the Thrifty Food Program has in calculation of Nutritional Assistance Program block grants, H4191 [17MY]

——— extend study on comparable access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, H4192, H4195 [17MY]

Rural areas: remove certain number of individuals residing on military bases from population threshold calculation relative to eligibility for rural development programs, H4127 [16MY]

Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program: funding, H4874 [7JN]

San Bernardino National Forest: provide for a land exchange with San Bernardino County CA, to enhance land management (H.R. 5513), H9774, H9775 [10DE]

Santa Clara, NM: transfer certain National Forest System land that was previously considered the Fort Bayard Military Reservation, H4170 [17MY]

Schools: reverse declining milk consumption in schools (H.R. 4101), H1132 [14FE]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize, H4186 [17MY]

Sugar: extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4153, H4159, H4174–H4177 [17MY]

——— support farmers, H3985 [16MY], E675 [17MY]

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: clarify that adult failure to meet household eligibility requirements will not make household children ineligible, H4190, H4191 [17MY]

——— disqualify certain convicted felons, H4191 [17MY]

——— expand work-capable requirements and use E-verify system to assure recipients of training are legal immigrants, H4187, H4188 [17MY]

——— funding, H1275, H1276, H1321 [27FE], H3066 [10AP], H3100, H3104 [11AP]

——— make certain multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements eligible for purchase with benefits, H4124 [16MY]

——— provide States the flexibility to contract out administrative functions, H4192–H4194 [17MY]

——— reform, H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3330 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399, H3401 [18AP], H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H3995–H4005, H4046–H4057 [16MY], H4147, H4148, H4151–H4161 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H9542 [16NO], H10032 [11DE], H10116–H10120, H10149 [12DE], H10274 [19DE], E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform categorical eligibility, H10150 [12DE]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs, H3198–H3202 [12AP], H3702 [26AP], H3840 [9MY], H4054, H4057 [16MY], H4154 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5002 [8JN], H6266 [17JY], H6474 [18JY], H10151 [12DE]

——— tribute, H1274 [27FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to rural communities, H163 [11JA], H493 [18JA]

Value Added Producer Grant program: funding, H4866 [7JN]

Wildlife: add chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, mule, and moose to high-priority research and extension initiatives, H4128, H4129 [16MY]

Remarks in Senate

African Americans: provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (S. 2384), S653 [6FE]

Agriculture: expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, S4477 [27JN], S7414 [11DE]

——— prohibit funding to revoke certain exceptions regarding grain elevators, S5339 [25JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5337, S5339 [25JY], S5394, S5398, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5468 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2976), S6203 [18SE]

Agriculture Risk Coverage-County (ARC-CO) program: reduce county yield disparities, S4476 [27JN]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Business and industry: prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]

——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]

Commodities: prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN], S4704, S4713 [28JN]

Commodity Supplemental Food Program: streamline application processes and reduce administrative burden (S. 2085), S6336 [26SE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7330–S7332 [6DE]

Conservation of natural resources: establish the voluntary Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) as a short-term conserving use program for participating farmers, S4393 [26JN]

——— extend and improve conservation programs, S4393 [26JN]

Conservation Reserve Program: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]

Crop insurance: limit premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3747 [12JN]

Cuba: promote American agriculture, S4484, S4485 [27JN]

Dairy producers: provide support, S4390 [26JN]

Dairy products: promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities, S5535 [1AU]

Dept. of the Interior: correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]

——— improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology, S7901 [19DE]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Drought: improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring, S4393 [26JN]

Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]

Essential Community Facilities Program: funding, S4484 [27JN]

Farm Service Agency: increase maximum amounts of loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (S. 2552), S1745 [15MR]

Farms: establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network, S4478 [27JN]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (S. 2343), S7367, S7368 [6DE]

Federal aid programs: provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (S. 3258), S5318 [25JY]

——— redirect subsidies provided to large farms to small and medium-sized farms, S7414 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

Foreign Market Development Program: extend and expand, S4484 [27JN]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (S. 3753), S7588 [13DE]

Forest Service: wildfire suppression and prevention funding, S4016 [19JN], S4931 [12JY]

Forests: reduce risk posed by wildfires to communities and the most at-risk federally owned forests (S. 1991), S850 [9FE]

Hemp: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production, S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S4459 [27JN], S7390 [11DE]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (S. 2667), S2085, S2086, S2128 [12AP], S2132 [16AP], S3016 [6JN]

Hubbard, James E.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment, S6007 [28AU]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S1330 [5MR]

Information technology: improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (S. 3360), S5761 [21AU]

Insects: prohibit funding to support development of insect-based foods for human consumption, including cricket farming and taste-testing of insect-based foods, S5398 [26JY]

Land use: release condition that certain lands conveyed to Old Town, ME, be used for a municipal airport (H.R. 1177), S1615 [8MR]

Market Access Program: extend and expand, S4484 [27JN]

——— funding, S4698 [28JN]

National CACFP Week: designate (S. Res. 405), S1623 [12MR], S1978 [22MR]

National School Lunch Program: establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals (S. 3637), S7054 [15NO]

Native Americans: extend authority to make loans to certain entities for housing and buildings on adequate farms and provide technical assistance to improve access by tribal entities to rural development programs, S4477 [27JN]

Northey, William: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, S688–S693 [7FE], S1227 [27FE]

——— nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, unanimous-consent request, S688 [7FE]

Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative: funding, S7425 [11DE]

Ouachita National Forest: designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness (H.R. 5636), S8025 [22DE]

——— exchange certain lands (H.R. 5923), S7897 [19DE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2466 [26AP]

Public lands: reform land management policies, S7891, S7900–S7904 [19DE]

——— reform land management policies, unanimous-consent request, S7899, S7900 [19DE]

Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center, Fargo, ND: rename as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center (H.R. 2154), S1739 [14MR]

Rural Health Liaison: establish (S. 2894), S2813 [22MY]

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: modify work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, require State agencies to operate a work activation program, and update photo ID requirements, S4708 [28JN]

——— reform, S4389 [26JN], S4475 [27JN], S4702–S4704, S4708, S4711–S4713 [28JN], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs, S4703 [28JN]

——— require beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits, S4476 [27JN]

Vaden, Stephen A.: nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, S7035 [15NO], S7076–S7078 [26NO], S7103, S7129 [27NO], S7147 [28NO]

——— nomination to be Dept. of Agriculture General Counsel, unanimous-consent agreement, S7100 [26NO]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

American Discovery Trail Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1573) (S. Rept. 115–301), S4965 [16JY]

Big Bear Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5513) (H. Rept. 115–996), H9459 [30OC]

Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Redesignation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4134) (H. Rept. 115–581), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Custer County Airport Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2297) (S. Rept. 115–367), S7050 [15NO]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5636) (H. Rept. 115–989), H9442 [23OC]

Forest Service Maintenance or Replacement of Certain Facilities and Structures for Commercial Recreation Services at Smith Gulch, ID: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1482) (H. Rept. 115–833), H6462 [17JY]

Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1181) (S. Rept. 115–225), S2074 [11AP]

Juab County Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3777) (H. Rept. 115–803), H5986 [3JY]

Lake Fannin Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3245) (S. Rept. 115–376), S7088 [26NO]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 520) (H. Rept. 115–631), H3146 [11AP]

Nomination of James E. Hubbard To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S5516 [31JY]

Nomination of Mindy Brashears To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Food Safety: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S7318 [5DE]

Nomination of Naomi C. Earp To Be Assistant Sec. of Agriculture for Civil Rights: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S7318 [5DE]

Nomination of Scott Hutchins To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S7318 [5DE]

Oracle Cabins Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2062) (S. Rept. 115–366), S7050 [15NO]

Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2343) (S. Rept. 115–342), S6438 [2OC]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4881) (H. Rept. 115–837), H6556 [18JY]

Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2160), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2160) (S. Rept. 115–429), S7431 [11DE]

Protection and Transparency for Adjacent Landowners Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6682) (H. Rept. 115–1060), H9762 [3DE]

Public Lands Telecommunications Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2425) (H. Rept. 115–1086), H10509 [20DE]

Ski Area Fee Retention Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5171) (H. Rept. 115–990), H9442 [23OC]

St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2156) (S. Rept. 115–360), S6963 [14NO]

Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 115–532), H676 [29JA]

21st Century Respect Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 995) (S. Rept. 115–300), S4950 [12JY]

Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5923) (H. Rept. 115–922), H7940 [7SE]

West Fork Fire Station Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4609), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4609) (S. Rept. 115–316), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4609) (H. Rept. 115–624), H3063 [9AP]

Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290) (S. Rept. 115–441), S7925 [19DE]

Summaries

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 219, Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act, H761 [5FE]

H.R. 1800, Dept. of Agriculture transfer of certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs, H1516 [13MR]

H.R. 3186, Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139 [12SE]

H.R. 3777, Juab County Conveyance Act, H6339 [17JY]

H.R. 4257, Advancing Conservation and Education Act, H5607–H5610 [25JN]

H.R. 4609, West Fork Fire Station Act, H3321 [16AP]

H.R. 4881, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, H6595 [23JY]

H.R. 5513, Big Bear Land Exchange Act, H9774 [10DE]

H.R. 5636, Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act, H9479 [13NO]

H.R. 5923, Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act, H8129 [12SE]

S. 2343, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, S7367 [6DE]

S. 2667, Hemp Farming Act, S2124 [12AP]

S. 3245, Lake Fannin Conveyance Act, S5109 [19JY]

S. 3292, modify certain consultation requirements of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act relative to new information on a land management plan, S5426 [26JY]

S. 3360, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act, S5761 [21AU]

S. 3637, Local School Foods Expansion Act, S7054 [15NO]

S. Res. 405, National CACFP Week, S909 [13FE]

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2733), S2391 [24AP]

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REORGANIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Rural Health Liaison (see S. 2894), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 4945), H901 [6FE]

——— further plant cultivar research, development, and commercialization (see S. 2964), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5208), H1476 [7MR]

——— reaffirm authority of Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics (see H.R. 7330), H10335 [19DE]

——— rename as Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (see S. 2733), S2391 [24AP]

——— require Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison to provide certain outreach to veterans relative to agricultural employment (see S. 3062), S3906 [13JN]

Healthy Food Financing Initiative: reauthorize (see H.R. 5017), H1177 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Rural Health Liaison (S. 2894), S2813 [22MY]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE related term(s) National Institute of Standards and Technology

Amendments

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H5703, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7361, S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Information technology: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (S. 645), S7621 [13DE]

Native Americans: provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1966, S1970 [22MR]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S5937 [23AU]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776, S2777 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: combat unfair trade practices affecting core seasonal industries by allowing producers to bring trade cases if they can prove illegal seasonal dumping of products by foreign producers (see S. 3510), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7015), H9414 [2OC]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Bureau of Economic Analysis: require provision of estimates relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H1651 [15MR]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

——— prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H732 [30JA]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5359), H1753 [21MR]

——— provide for more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the decennial census (see H.R. 5303), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide that individuals in prison shall, for purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 5454), H3095 [10AP]

Business and industry: foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support American business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy (see H.R. 7153), H9568 [16NO]

Census: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

China: direct the President to impose penalties pursuant to denial orders relative to certain Chinese telecommunications companies that are in violation of U.S. export control or sanctions laws (see H.R. 7255), H10102 [11DE]

——— prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws (see H.R. 6053), H5020 [8JN]

——— safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (see S. 2826), S2623 [10MY] (see S. 3361), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6001), H4775 [5JN]

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

Colleges and universities: support community college and industry partnerships (see S. 2390), S703 [7FE]

Community development: undertake certain activities to support waterfront community revitalization and resiliency (see S. 3265), S5360 [25JY]

Corporations: require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (see S. 3348), S5618 [15AU] (see H.R. 7294), H10209 [13DE]

Dept. of State: maintain existing regulations governing exportation of certain weapons and military equipment on U.S. Munitions list (see H.R. 4765), H132 [10JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: require State or territorial approval of restrictions on recreational or commercial fishing access to any State or territorial marine waters or Great Lakes waters (see H.R. 5269), H1607 [14MR]

Drugs: encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections (see S. 3787), S7926 [19DE]

Economic Development Administration: terminate (see H.R. 6023), H4848 [6JN]

Employment: advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 6623), H7724 [26JY]

Export Promotion Agency: establish (see H.R. 5967), H4728 [24MY]

Federal agencies and departments: require publication of annual reports required under ‘‘Buy American Hire American’’ Executive order (see S. 3006), S3034 [6JN]

Federal aid programs: provide trade adjustment assistance to certain workers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see H.R. 6396), H6462 [17JY]

Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 2773), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5638), H3706 [26AP]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 3119), S4344 [21JN] (see S. 3315), S5518 [31JY]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

Foreign Service: require a report on efforts and options to mitigate acoustic attacks on officers and their families and physical protection capabilities for U.S. embassies, consulates, and residences (see H.R. 6262), H5973 [28JN]

Foreign trade: prevent circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duties by nonmarket economy countries (see S. 3379), S5931 [23AU]

——— request the President to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and negotiations with China on certain trade-related concerns (see H. Res. 1018), H7155 [24JY]

——— require congressional approval of certain trade remedies including tariffs (see H.R. 6923), H9089 [26SE]

——— require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (see S. 3329), S5582 [1AU]

Information technology: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (see H.R. 5093), H1266 [26FE]

——— create registry of Federal assets on which a communications facility or communications infrastructure could be constructed to address lack of broadband Internet access in rural areas (see H.R. 4798), H403 [16JA]

——— study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H4979 [7JN]

International Trade Administration: establish a task force to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping (see S. 2427), S967 [14FE]

Iron and steel industry: prohibit an increase in tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum (see S. 2538), S1630 [12MR]

ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (see S. 3266), S5360 [25JY]

Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]

MadeInAmerica.gov: create and maintain website (see H.R. 4970), H974 [7FE]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: carry out activities relative to development and maintenance of a broadband inventory map to assist rural broadband development (see H.R. 4810), H477 [17JA]

——— establish an inventory of Federal assets to provide information to entities that construct or operate communications facilities or provide communications service (see H.R. 4839), H553 [18JA]

——— make grants to establish or expand Internet exchange facilities to improve broadband infrastructure in rural areas (see H.R. 4817), H478 [17JA]

NIST: allow State Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnerships to award grants to small and medium sized manufacturers for purposes of training new workers to replace departing experienced workers (see S. 3126), S4369 [25JN] (see S. 3778), S7925 [19DE]

——— authorize programs (see H.R. 6229), H5748 [26JN]

——— facilitate adoption of composite technology in infrastructure (see S. 3765), S7790 [18DE]

——— improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see S. 2666), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5517), H3315 [13AP]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (see S. 2511), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5196), H1476 [7MR]

Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth: establish (see S. 3346), S5582 [1AU]

Patent and Trademark Office: extend period to set or adjust certain fees (see S. 2601), S1947 [22MR] (see S. 3416), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 5887), H4283 [21MY]

——— reform and improve procedures for amending patents subject to post-issuance review proceedings (see H.R. 7366), H10510 [20DE]

——— require voluntary collection of demographic information for patent applications (see H.R. 5862), H4209 [17MY]

——— support public awareness of importance of trademarks, including goals and ideals of National Trademark Exposition (see S. Res. 580), S5066 [18JY]

Patents: amend laws relative to actions for patent infringement (see H.R. 7036), H9419 [5OC]

——— prohibit avoidance of drug patent reviews regardless of sovereign immunity claims facilitated by the transfer of patents to Indian tribes (see S. 2514), S1452 [7MR]

——— restore patent rights to inventors (see H.R. 6557), H7721 [26JY]

——— strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]

Power resources: reinstate ban on export of coal, crude oil, and natural gas produced in the U.S. (see S. 2886), S2793 [21MY]

Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism, increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see S. 2395), S704 [7FE]

——— expand cultural heritage tourism to increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see H.R. 5608), H3505 [24AP]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (see H.R. 6834), H8731 [17SE]

Printing: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S2643 [14MY] (see H.R. 6031), H4979 [7JN]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Rural Export Center: establish (see S. 2995), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6150), H5284 [19JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3072), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]

SelectUSA program: establish (see H.R. 6375), H6195 [13JY]

Small business: study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (see S. 3483), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 6758), H8106 [10SE]

Space policy: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]

——— revise certain laws as necessary to keep them current and make technical amendments (see H.R. 6342), H6172 [12JY]

Technology: establish a working group to recommend to Congress a definition of blockchain technology (see H.R. 6913), H9089 [26SE]

——— establish clean technology consortia to enhance economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies (see S. 2612), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5387), H2040 [22MR]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see H.R. 6665), H7750 [10AU]

Trademarks: clarify that the licensing of a mark, and any control or exercise of control thereof for certain purposes, does not create an employment or principal-agent relationship (see H.R. 6695), H7781 [31AU]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

ZTE Corp.: ensure compliance with all probationary conditions set forth in the settlement agreement entered into with Bureau of Industry and Security (see S. 3455), S6222 [18SE]

Cloture motions

Kelley, Karen Dunn: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S7035 [15NO], S7112 [27NO]

Letters

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9792 [10DE]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H9792 [10DE]

Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Noah Oppenheim, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, H5700 [26JN]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council and Jaime A. Pinkham, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, H5701 [26JN]

——— several fish and wildlife agencies, H5702 [26JN]

——— Terry Turner, Ed Northern, and Brad Throssel, Trout Unlimited (organization), H5699 [26JN]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8140 [12SE]

NIST programs authorization: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8867 [25SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8867 [25SE]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H8814 [25SE]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8814 [25SE]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5700 [26JN]

Organizations supporting S. 2773, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, S2487 [26AP]

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S7727 [17DE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (H.R. 4906), E119 [30JA]

Census: impact of counting of illegal immigrants in 2020 census on congressional redistricting, H4287 [22MY], H5016–H5018 [8JN], H5497 [21JN]

China: prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws, H5347 [20JN]

Colorado Mesa University: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E1188 [4SE]

Dept. of the Interior: report to Congress on potential impact of lethal taking of sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H5704 [26JN]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (H.R. 3186), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

Federal aid programs: provide trade adjustment assistance to certain workers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6396), H6272 [17JY]

Fish and fishing: clarify that lethal take authority relative to reducing predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species applies to only sea lions, rather than all pinnipeds, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H4591 [23MY], H5696–H5705 [26JN], E934 [27JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), corrections in engrossment, H5706 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), H10085 [11DE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H4800, H4804 [6JN], H8224 [13SE]

Information technology: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (H.R. 6032), H9675, H9676 [28NO]

Metropolitan Economic Development Association: Dept. of Commerce Top Minority Business Developer award recipient, E179 [13FE]

Micronova Manufacturing, Inc.: President’s E Star Award recipient, E701 [21MY]

NIST: authorize programs (H.R. 6229), H8865–H8868, H8871 [25SE]

——— importance of Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, H1449 [7MR]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), H9790–H9792 [10DE]

——— encourage elimination of lionfish from U.S. waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for additional tags authorizing fishing for certain species, H6096 [11JY]

Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth: establish (H.R. 3994), H6608–H6610 [23JY], H10122 [12DE]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (H.R. 6834), E1261 [17SE]

Small business: expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (H.R. 2655), H6030–H6032 [10JY]

——— expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (S. 791), H8813–H8815 [25SE]

——— study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (H.R. 6758), H8815–H8817 [25SE]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H9778–H9781 [10DE], E1137 [10AU]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H7880 [6SE], H8895 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, S3285 [7JN], S5483, S5484 [31JY], S5539–S5541 [1AU]

——— prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws, S4013 [19JN], S5574 [1AU]

——— safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (S. 2826), S2625–S2627 [10MY]

Corporations: require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (S. 3348), S5887 [23AU]

Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (S. 2773), S2487 [26AP]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Fleming, John: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Economic Development, S5251 [24JY]

Foreign trade: require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (S. 3329), S5567 [1AU], S7975 [20DE]

Gilman, Thomas F.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Administration and Chief Financial Officer, S8054 [2JA]

Iancu, Andrei: nomination to be Under Sec. of Commerce for Intellectual Property, S595, S601 [5FE]

——— nomination to be Under Sec. of Commerce for Intellectual Property, unanimous-consent agreement, S587 [30JA]

Information technology: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (S. 645), S7621, S7622 [13DE]

International Trade Administration: establish a task force to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping (S. 2427), S1914 [22MR]

Iron and steel industry: prohibit an increase in tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum (S. 2538), S1632 [12MR]

ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (S. 3266), S5366–S5369 [25JY]

Jacobs, Neil: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction, S1151 [15FE]

Kaplan, Gilbert B.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Commerce for International Trade, S1684 [13MR]

Kelley, Karen Dunn: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S7035 [15NO], S7103 [27NO], S7147, S7153 [28NO]

——— nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, unanimous-consent agreement, S7144 [27NO]

Myers, Barry L.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, S6209 [18SE]

National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund: funding, S2030 [10AP]

Native Americans: provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1969–S1972 [22MR]

Nikakhtar, Nazakhtar: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Industry and Analysis, S1784 [19MR]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S5937, S5938 [23AU]

——— coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), House amendment, S7727 [17DE]

Patent and Trademark Office: support public awareness of importance of trademarks, including goals and ideals of National Trademark Exposition (S. Res. 580), S5312 [24JY]

Printing: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (S. 2835), S2644 [14MY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3072), S6203–S6205 [18SE]

Small business: expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (S. 791), S5073, S5074 [18JY]

——— study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (H.R. 6758), S6876 [11OC]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S5566 [1AU]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776–S2778 [17MY]

Reports filed

Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3994) (H. Rept. 115–841), H6556 [18JY]

American Space Situational Awareness and Framework for Entity (American Space SAFE) Management Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6226) (H. Rept. 115–1106), H10592 [22DE], H10599 [27DE]

Commend Macedonia Agreement With Greece To Resolve Name Dispute, Condemn Russian Efforts To Undermine Agreement, Urge Reforms To Join NATO and European Union, and Support Investment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 602), S6413 [1OC]

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2511) (S. Rept. 115–291), S4843 [9JY]

Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 374) (S. Rept. 115–218), S1946 [22MR]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Dept. of Commerce Transmittal of Documents and Dept. of Justice Letter on Decision To Include a Question on Citizenship in the Decennial Census: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 877) (H. Rept. 115–705), H4728 [24MY]

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2773) (S. Rept. 115–430), S7431 [11DE]

Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3119) (S. Rept. 115–400), S7240 [29NO]

Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3131) (H. Rept. 115–563), H1211 [15FE]

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 701) (S. Rept. 115–204), S612 [5FE]

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 645) (S. Rept. 115–341), S6438 [2OC]

National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]

New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1012) (S. Rept. 115–358), S6963 [14NO]

NIST Programs Authorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6229) (H. Rept. 115–977), H8883 [25SE]

Nomination of Barry L. Myers To Be Under Sec. of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Jeffrey Kessler To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Enforcement and Compliance: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Jeffrey Nadaner To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Export Enforcement: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2678 [15MY]

Nomination of John Fleming To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Economic Development: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of Karen Dunn Kelley To Be Deputy Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4512 [27JN]

Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]

Request the President To Transmit to the House Documents Relative to Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports and Negotiations With China on Trade-Related Concerns: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Res. 1018) (H. Rept. 115–979), H9088 [26SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 791), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 791) (S. Rept. 115–435), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2655) (H. Rept. 115–660), H3746 [1MY]

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 115–561), H1211 [15FE]

State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT (SMART IoT) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6032) (H. Rept. 115–1003), H9462 [2NO]

Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success (SUCCESS) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6758) (H. Rept. 115–966), H8882 [25SE]

Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3265) (S. Rept. 115–348), S6924 [13NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res 961, consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5668 [26JN]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5703 [26JN]

H.R. 2655, Small Business Innovation Protection Act, H6030 [10JY]

H.R. 3186, Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139 [12SE]

H.R. 3994, Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND) Act, H6608 [23JY]

H.R. 6032, State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT (SMART IoT) Act, H9675 [28NO]

H.R. 6229, NIST programs authorization, H8865 [25SE]

H.R. 6665, Offshore Wind for Territories Act, H9778 [10DE]

H.R. 6758, Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success (SUCCESS) Act, H8815 [25SE]

S. 346, National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act, S2777 [17MY]

S. 791, Small Business Innovation Protection Act, S5073 [18JY], H8813 [25SE]

S. 1116, Indian Economic Enhancement Act, S1970 [22MR]

S. 2511, Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act, H9790 [10DE]

S. 3119, Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act, H10085 [11DE]

S. 3440, Measuring Real Income Growth Act, S6191 [17SE]

S. Res. 580, support public awareness of importance of trademarks, including goals and ideals of Patent and Trademark Office National Trademark Exposition, S5071 [18JY]

S. Res. 602, commend Macedonia agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment, S5586 [1AU]

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE related term(s) Corps of Engineers; National Guard; National Security

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2970 [4JN], S2994, S2996, S2997 [5JN], S3041, S3042, S3224, S3225, S3226, S3227, S3228, S3229, S3230, S3231, S3232, S3233, S3234, S3237, S3238, S3239, S3240, S3241, S3242, S3243, S3245, S3247, S3248, S3250, S3251, S3252, S3253, S3255, S3256, S3257, S3258, S3260, S3261, S3262 [6JN], S3301, S3302, S3303, S3304, S3305, S3306, S3307, S3308, S3309, S3311, S3312, S3314, S3319, S3320, S3321, S3322, S3323, S3324, S3325, S3326, S3327, S3328, S3329, S3332, S3333, S3336, S3337, S3338, S3339, S3341, S3342, S3343, S3344, S3345, S3349, S3350, S3351, S3352, S3353, S3354, S3355, S3356, S3357, S3358, S3359, S3360, S3361, S3362, S3363, S3364, S3365, S3366, S3367, S3368, S3369, S3370, S3371, S3372, S3373, S3374, S3375, S3377, S3378, S3379, S3380, S3381, S3382, S3383, S3385, S3389 [7JN], S3403, S3595, S3611, S3612, S3613, S3614, S3615, S3616, S3617, S3618, S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3625, S3626, S3627, S3628, S3629, S3630, S3631, S3633, S3634, S3635, S3636, S3637, S3638, S3639, S3640, S3641, S3686, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3690, S3691, S3692, S3693, S3694, S3695, S3697, S3698, S3699, S3700, S3701, S3702, S3703, S3704, S3705, S3706, S3707, S3708, S3710, S3711, S3712, S3713, S3714, S3715, S3716, S3717, S3718, S3719, S3720, S3721, S3722, S3723, S3724 [11JN], S3748, S3767, S3768, S3769, S3770, S3774, S3775, S3776, S3777, S3778, S3844, S3845, S3846, S3847, S3849, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3859, S3860 [12JN], S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3914, S3915, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3920, S3922, S3923 [13JN], S3934, S3935, S3936, S3956, S3957 [14JN], S3985 [18JN], H4556, H4557, H4558, H4559, H4560, H4562, H4563, H4564, H4565, H4566, H4567, H4568, H4569, H4570, H4571, H4572, H4573, H4574, H4575, H4576, H4577, H4578, H4579 [22MY], H4607, H4608, H4609, H4610, H4611, H4612, H4614, H4615, H4616, H4652, H4653, H4654, H4655, H4656, H4657, H4660, H4661, H4662, H4663, H4666, H4667, H4673, H4674, H4675, H4678, H4679, H4680, H4681 [23MY], H4699, H4700, H4701, H4705, H4706, H4707, H4708, H4709, H4710, H4711, H4712, H4713, H4714, H4715, H4717 [24MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 908), H4602 [23MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

——— making (H.R. 1301), S851, S853 [9FE], H1071 [8FE]

——— making (H.R. 6157), S5621, S5622, S5659 [15AU], S5685, S5689, S5697, S5698, S5699, S5700 [16AU], S5713, S5721, S5722, S5723, S5724, S5725, S5726, S5727, S5728, S5729, S5730, S5731 [20AU], S5766, S5767, S5768, S5769, S5771, S5772, S5773, S5774, S5775, S5776, S5777, S5778, S5779, S5780, S5781, S5782, S5783, S5784, S5785, S5786, S5787, S5788, S5789 [21AU], S5814, S5837, S5838, S5849, S5850, S5851, S5852, S5853, S5854, S5855, S5859, S5860, S5861, S5862, S5864 [22AU], S5898, S5900, S5901, S5902, S5903, S5904, S5936 [23AU], H5738, H5739, H5740, H5741, H5742, H5743, H5744, H5745, H5746, H5747 [26JN], H5789, H5791, H5792, H5793, H5794, H5795, H5796, H5797, H5798, H5799, H5800, H5801, H5802, H5803, H5805, H5806, H5807 [27JN]

——— making (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— making (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 964), H5764 [27JN]

——— making (H.R. 6157), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1077), H8902 [26SE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7488, S7511, S7512, S7513, S7515, S7516, S7517, S7518, S7519, S7521 [12DE], S7556, S7563, S7564 [13DE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S6773 [10OC]

Foreign aid: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567, S5569, S5589 [1AU]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560, S5589 [1AU]

Medicare: modify requirement for certain former Armed Forces members to enroll in Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life and provide coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests (H.R. 6886), H9157 [28SE]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (S. Res. 424), S7139, S7142 [27NO]

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA: anniversary (S. Res. 565), S7448, S7454 [11DE]

SBA: support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (S. 3561), S7333 [6DE]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor servicemembers killed during aviation training exercise at Naval Air Station Key West, FL, H1750 [21MR]

Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed or wounded in military action, H787 [6FE], H1379 [6MR], H3158 [12AP], H3787 [8MY], H4782 [6JN], H7833 [5SE], H9669 [28NO]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY], H5788 [27JN], H5984 [3JY]

——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

——— H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7806 [4SE]

National Commission on Military Aviation Safety, S6929 [13NO]

U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, S1796 [19MR]

Articles and editorials

China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]

DACA = Dems Against Common Americans, E98 [25JA]

Jim Mattis Was Right—Who Will Protect America Now?, S8024 [22DE]

My Partner Dustin, H1533 [13MR]

Open Arms for Families of Fallen, S4943 [12JY]

Pentagon Asked To Make Room for 20,000 Migrant Children on Military Bases, H5444 [21JN]

Taliban Appeals to American People To ‘Rationally’ Rethink War Effort, H1612 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions

Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see S. 2793), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5694), H3782 [7MY]

Air Force: acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (see H. Res. 1010), H6649 [23JY]

——— require a demonstration program on accession as officers of candidates with auditory impairments (see H.R. 5831), H3977 [15MY]

Animals: provide for the award of medals or other commendations to handlers of military working dogs and military working dogs (see S. 2954), S2923 [24MY]

——— recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the Army tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers (see S. Con. Res. 58), S7357 [6DE] (see H. Con. Res. 145), H9820 [10DE]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 2987), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 5515), H3315 [13AP]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY] (see H. Res. 908), H4582 [22MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (see H. Res. 1019), H7155 [24JY]

——— ensure appropriations bills are considered only as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 813), H3095 [10AP]

——— express that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose a risk to national security and call for Congress to pass defense-related appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year (see H. Res. 984), H5990 [6JY]

——— making (see S. 3159), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 4877), H628 [25JA] (see H.R. 6157), H5361 [20JN]

——— making (H.R. 6157), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN] (see H. Res. 964), H5747 [26JN]

——— making (H.R. 6157), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1077), H8883 [25SE]

——— making (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]

——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (see H. Res. 983), H5990 [6JY] (see H. Res. 995), H6263 [16JY]

Armed Forces: authorize military departments to correct certain historical military records at the request of an interested party who is not a family member of the servicemember (see H.R. 6308), H5987 [3JY]

——— authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers (see S. 2541), S1686 [13MR]

——— authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S.J. Res. 61), S2878 [23MY]

——— authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]

——— carry out a pilot program to improve treatment of members for post-traumatic stress disorder relative to military sexual trauma (see S. 2805), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5707), H3833 [8MY]

——— clarify effective date of promotion of commissioned officers of the Army and Air National Guard and improve processes for Federal recognition of promotions of such officers (see S. 2801), S2552 [8MY] (see H.R. 5713), H3833 [8MY]

——— codify and make permanent the Career Intermission Program to enhance retention of members (see H.R. 5348), H1727 [20MR]

——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see S. 2416), S875 [12FE] (see H.R. 5038), H1211 [15FE]

——— ensure each member who is discharged or separated from service receives documentation relative to the training and experience of the member (see H.R. 5049), H1212 [15FE]

——— ensure that final pay and certificate of discharge or release for a Reserve member is ready upon discharge or release of that member from active status (see H.R. 7237), H9819 [10DE]

——— establish a prescription drug monitoring program for members (see H.R. 5591), H3505 [24AP]

——— establish searchable database containing names and citations of members who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 7097), H9448 [26OC]

——— exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see S. 2488), S1316 [1MR]

——— expand and improve consumer credit protections for members and their dependents (see S. 3334), S5582 [1AU]

——— expand circumstances under which participants may elect to discontinue participation in the Survivor Benefits Plan (see H.R. 6281), H5974 [28JN]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (see S. 2457), S1243 [27FE]

——— express that lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security (see H. Res. 1009), H6649 [23JY]

——— extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see S. 3201), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (see S. 2379), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 5125), H1333 [27FE]

——— improve Junior ROTC programs and authorize an expansion of their presence in low-income, rural, and underserved areas (see S. 2867), S2724 [16MY]

——— improve oversight of Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2799), S2552 [8MY]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4793), H403 [16JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death and survivor benefits during a Government shutdown (see H.J. Res. 127), H582 [19JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4871), H603 [20JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for training for National Guard and Reserve members and prohibit furlough of such members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4966), H974 [7FE]

——— phaseout use of private military contractors (see H.R. 6534), H7686 [25JY]

——— prohibit enforcement of certain policies of homeowners associations relative to real property of servicemembers (see H.R. 6911), H9089 [26SE]

——— protect U.S. military personnel from malaria (see H. Res. 1062), H8170 [12SE]

——— provide for establishment and operation of Reserve component cyber civil support teams (see S. 2887), S2793 [21MY]

——— provide for military installation multidisciplinary teams on child abuse and domestic violence and require a program on nurse home visits to reduce child abuse and improve safe childcare among military families (see S. 2846), S2678 [15MY]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see S. 3241), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 5882), H4242 [18MY]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

——— provide that activities relative to training and readiness of Reserve components during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the U.S. (see S. 2398), S704 [7FE]

——— provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased (see H.R. 5848), H4138 [16MY]

——— reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S7926 [19DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1287 [28FE] (see H.J. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO] (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H1333 [27FE]

——— render certain military spouses eligible for adjustment of status (see H.R. 5593), H3505 [24AP]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see S. 3523), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6734), H7941 [7SE]

——— require a proposal for a pay table for commissioned officers using steps in grade based on time in grade rather than time in service (see S. 2798), S2552 [8MY]

——— require active duty members and their spouses to submit a notarized document acknowledging any changes or declined coverage regarding their Servicemembers Group Life Insurance policy (see H.R. 6271), H5974 [28JN]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2748), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 4954), H902 [6FE]

——— require that Members of Congress be notified whenever a constituent is seriously wounded and hospitalized while on active duty (see H.R. 5098), H1266 [26FE]

——— require the President to seek congressional authorization prior to engagement against adversaries and to consult Congress prior to introduction into hostile situations (see H. Res. 1069), H8726 [13SE]

——— restrict use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (see H.R. 5434), H3059 [5AP]

——— submit a plan to improve research and development on therapies for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder and document information on blast exposures in service records of military personnel (see S. 2883), S2773 [17MY]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (see S. 3299), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5553), H3440 [18AP] (see H.R. 7025), H9414 [2OC]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]

Army: anniversary of first delivery of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter (see S. Res. 663), S6413 [1OC]

——— anniversary of reactivation of the 3d Infantry Regiment (see S. Res. 515), S2773 [17MY]

——— express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (see H. Res. 1007), H6649 [23JY]

——— permit to produce, treat, manage, and use natural gas located under Fort Knox, KY (see H.R. 5901), H4284 [21MY]

——— place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 7066), H9435 [16OC]

——— tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month (see S. Res. 412), S1165 [15FE]

Assistant Sec. of Defense for Space: establish position (see S. 3774), S7790 [18DE]

Berlin Airlift: anniversary (see S. Res. 634), S6224 [18SE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]

Boria, Louis, Jr.: award Purple Heart for injuries incurred during World War II and Korean War (see H.R. 6895), H8884 [25SE]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Children and youth: enter into memoranda of understanding with State and local prosecuting authorities concerning adjudication of criminal offenses committed by minors (see H.R. 5392), H2041 [22MR]

Civil War—U.S.: inventory Confederate commemorative works on certain Federal lands (see H.R. 5056), H1212 [15FE]

Coast Guard: provide for membership of the Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see H.R. 4939), H901 [6FE]

Conran, Philip J.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4920), H737 [2FE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: extend supervisory authority to include assessing compliance with the Military Lending Act (see H.R. 7364), H10510 [20DE]

Contracts: allow combat support agency personnel to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5851), H4138 [16MY]

——— give preference to companies that employ veterans when awarding contracts for procurement of goods or services (see H.R. 5177), H1441 [6MR]

——— recognize associations of procurement technical assistance centers under certain circumstances (see H.R. 6328), H6041 [10JY]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6684), H7776 [28AU]

Corp. for National and Community Service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7286), H10169 [12DE]

Courts: provide for recovery by Armed Forces members for certain acts or omissions by the U.S. (see H.R. 6585), H7722 [26JY]

Crime: establish initiative on improving capacity of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent child sexual exploitation (see S. 3426), S6059 [6SE]

——— improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations (see S. 2890), S2793 [21MY]

——— submit report on victims in military criminal investigative organization reports (see H.R. 5940), H4692 [23MY]

Cyber Scholarship Program: increase minority student participation (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 722), S7431 [11DE]

Death and dying: increase gratuity owed upon death of a Federal employee in connection with service in the Armed Forces and limit amount of any death gratuity paid upon death of a Member of Congress (see H.R. 5982), H4732 [25MY]

Defense Quantum Information Consortium: establish (see S. 2998), S2991 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs (see S. 2424), S907 [13FE]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see S. 2517), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (see S. 2351), S549 [29JA]

Dept. of Energy: develop a solar workforce training course for certain Armed Forces members (see H.R. 6166), H5362 [20JN]

Dept. of HHS: enhance efforts to address antibiotic resistance (see S. 2469), S1286 [28FE]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 4897), H731 [30JA]

Dept. of Labor: award grants to organizations for provision of transition assistance to Armed Forces members who are separated, retired, or discharged and spouses of such members (see S. 3310), S5518 [31JY]

——— extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses (see H.R. 4835), H552 [18JA]

Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 6111), H5199 [14JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure certain educational benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating the ability of a servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or child of a servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 5781), H3935 [11MY]

——— establish a registry to ensure Armed Forces members who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on military installations receive information on such exposure (see S. 2719), S2321 [19AP] (see H.R. 5921), H4583 [22MY]

——— establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 7138), H9539 [15NO]

——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (see H.R. 5938), H4692 [23MY]

——— extend period in which entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 6769), H8107 [10SE] (see H.R. 6860), H8738 [20SE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3529), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6993), H9405 [28SE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents stationed at Wurtsmith AFB, MI, and exposed to volatile organic compounds and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3528), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6994), H9405 [28SE]

——— improve provision of health care for women veterans (see H.R. 5966), H4728 [24MY]

——— increase efficiency in recruitment and hiring of health care workers separating from the Armed Forces and create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals (see S. 3417), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6539), H7720 [26JY]

——— provide additional entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program benefits of certain veterans and Armed Forces members who require extra time to complete remedial and deficiency courses (see S. 3627), S6964 [14NO]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 5314), H1651 [15MR]

——— waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for home loan program guaranteed loans (see H.R. 6161), H5362 [20JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3024), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 5786), H3934 [11MY]

Depts. of Defense and State: develop and implement a strategy for removing unexploded ordnance in Syria and Iraq (see H.R. 5883), H4242 [18MY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: submit report on open burn pits (see H.R. 5920), H4583 [22MY]

Diseases and disorders: develop a plan for countering emerging and deliberate infectious disease threats (see H.R. 5482), H3209 [12AP]

District of Columbia: recognize service of veterans, condemn denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for resident veterans and their families, and call for statehood (see H. Res. 1140), H9471 [9NO]

Drugs: authorize use of certain funds for combating opioid trafficking and abuse (see H.R. 5546), H3440 [18AP]

——— prevent overprescription of opioids to TRICARE recipients by limiting duration of initial prescriptions (see H.R. 6165), H5362 [20JN]

Education: permit individuals eligible for tuition assistance to use such benefits for licensing, credentialing, and certification programs offered by entities other than institutions of higher education (see S. 2534), S1629 [12MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

FEC: require Presidential candidates to undergo a standardized medical examination by Dept. of the Navy medical office and publically disclose results of such examinations before the election (see H.R. 4742), H82 [9JA]

Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H901 [6FE]

——— improve processing and oversight of security clearances and background investigations (see S. 3724), S7356 [6DE]

——— prohibit funding for development of beerbots or other robot bartenders (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— secure access to scientific literature and subscription services by requiring agencies and legislative branch research arms to recommend ways to increase agency library access to serials (see H.R. 6501), H7685 [25JY]

Firearms: prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]

——— prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5088), H1266 [26FE]

Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9090 [26SE]

——— require congressional notification on current and future planning and construction of federally funded military construction projects located within 100-year floodplains (see S. 2766), S2484 [26AP]

Foreign aid: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]

——— revise and improve authorities relative to international security assistance (see H.R. 5677), H3781 [7MY]

Foreign policy: establish position of Senior Anticorruption Officer at Dept. of State, AID, and Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 5919), H4583 [22MY]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see S. 3368), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]

Foreign Service: require a report on efforts and options to mitigate acoustic attacks on officers and their families and physical protection capabilities for U.S. embassies, consulates, and residences (see H.R. 6262), H5973 [28JN]

Foreign trade: require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (see S. 3329), S5582 [1AU]

Fort Benning, GA: anniversary (see S. Res. 488), S2485 [26AP]

Frank E. Evans (U.S.S.): provide for inclusion of names of crew members killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see S. 3469), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 5689), H3781 [7MY]

Gambling: include gambling disorder in health assessments of Armed Forces members and implement prevention and treatment policies and programs for Armed Forces members and their dependents (see S. 2841), S2678 [15MY]

GAO: report on certain personnel matters in connection with Air Force remotely piloted aircraft (see S. 2914), S2835 [22MY]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Day: designate (see S. Res. 522), S2924 [24MY] (see H. Res. 737), H1126 [13FE]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (see H. Res. 1075), H8738 [20SE]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 472), S2218 [17AP]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H581 [19JA]

Hays, Anna Mae: tribute (see H. Res. 808), H3052 [29MR]

Health: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5671), H3746 [1MY]

Health care professionals: establish a pilot program to partner with institutions of higher education and health care systems to allow special operations forces medics to earn credits toward a physician assistant degree (see S. 2668), S2120 [12AP]

Hopper, Grace: tribute (see S. Res. 593), S5361 [25JY]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 1020), H7154 [24JY]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (see S. 2942), S2878 [23MY] (see H.R. 6013), H4848 [6JN]

Immigration: assist certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants with resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6506), H7685 [25JY]

Information technology: carry out certain activities to ensure readiness relative to joint electromagnetic spectrum operations (see S. 2949), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5522), H3342 [16AP]

——— conduct a study on cyberexploitation of Armed Forces members and their families (see S. 3786), S7926 [19DE]

Ingalls Shipbuilding (company): anniversary (see S. Res. 673), S6816 [11OC]

Insurance: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see S. 3620), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 4973), H974 [7FE]

Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see S. 3517), S6342 [26SE] (see H.R. 7277), H10169 [12DE]

Iraq: support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions (see H. Res. 1117), H9419 [5OC]

IRS: establish a special unit to provide tax assistance to Armed Forces members (see H.R. 5479), H3147 [11AP]

James William Robinson, Jr., Memorial Post Office Building, Westmont, IL: designate (see H.R. 6167), H5362 [20JN]

John F. Kennedy (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning (see S. Res. 585), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 618), S5932 [23AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

——— require report on status of nuclear program to establish a baseline of progress for negotiations on denuclearization and annual updates on such progress (see H.R. 6012), H4848 [6JN]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Security Consultative Meeting with the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 52), S7052 [15NO]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1501 [8MR]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: anniversary of Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) (see S. Con. Res. 39), S3601 [11JN] (see H. Con. Res. 122), H4980 [7JN]

Lyons, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 740), S7989 [20DE]

Manchester (U.S.S.): commissioning (see S. Res. 533), S2991 [5JN]

Marine Corps: anniversary of women’s service (see H. Con. Res. 105), H902 [6FE]

——— designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H5748 [26JN]

——— recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (see H. Res. 994), H6263 [16JY]

Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6925 [13NO]

Medicare: modify requirement for certain former Armed Forces members to enroll in Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life and provide coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests (see H.R. 6886), H8884 [25SE]

Memorial Day: recognize denial of full voting rights in Congress for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia (see H. Res. 917), H4732 [25MY]

Mental health: carry out a program on service dog training for Armed Forces members with post-traumatic stress disorder or other post-deployment mental health conditions (see H.R. 5918), H4583 [22MY]

——— develop a strategy to recruit and retain mental health providers and direct military departments to develop medication monitoring programs (see H.R. 6712), H7870 [5SE]

Mentor-Protégé Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 6875), H8883 [25SE]

Military Housing Privatization Initiative: improve montioring and oversight (see S. 2913), S2835 [22MY]

Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 377), S468 [23JA]

Military Spouse Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 504), S2623 [10MY]

Montana: designate a mountain ridge as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ in honor of servicemen killed in an Air Force training mission crash on such ridge (see S. 3035), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6041), H4979 [7JN]

Nassua (U.S.S.): transfer Tarawa-class amphibious ship to Japan (see H.R. 6000), H4775 [5JN]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]

National Defense Accelerator Network pilot program: establish (see S. 3044), S3601 [11JN]

National Destroyer Recognition Month: designate (see H. Res. 1083), H9090 [26SE]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (see S. Res. 551), S4035 [19JN] (see H. Res. 950), H5285 [19JN]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (see S. Res. 424), S1378 [6MR]

National Park Service: study ways to commemorate and preserve the aviation history of Long Island, NY (see H.R. 7198), H9743 [29NO]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H3441 [18AP]

——— express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria (see S. Res. 741), S8028 [22DE]

——— improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

——— require a strategic plan to improve capabilities of training ranges and installations (see S. 2840), S2678 [15MY]

——— require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense (see S. 3198), S4916 [11JY]

NATO: support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA: anniversary (see S. Res. 565), S4735 [28JN]

Navy: improve capacity to conduct surface warfare operations and activities (see S. 2452), S1219 [26FE]

——— recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (see H. Res. 998), H6263 [16JY]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see S. 2666), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5517), H3315 [13AP]

Normoyle, Francis E.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5189), H1441 [6MR]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (see S. Res. 475), S2262 [18AP]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see S. 3448), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6840), H8732 [17SE]

——— state U.S. policy relative to extended nuclear deterrence posture of the U.S. in support of NATO and provide a briefing on such posture (see H.R. 5840), H4137 [16MY] (see H.R. 5840), H4240 [18MY]

Omaha (U.S.S.): commissioning (see S. Res. 389), S581 [30JA]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to Dept. of Defense contracts with certain small businesses (see S. 2893), S2835 [22MY]

——— establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (see S. 2349), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4893), H677 [29JA]

Postal Regulatory Commission: establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the U.S. to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office (see H.R. 6231), H5748 [26JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (see H. Res. 922), H4849 [6JN]

——— limit authority of the President to carry out a parade of military forces and hardware unless it is certified that such parade will not affect military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4982), H1074 [8FE]

——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see S. 2408), S840 [8FE] (see H.R. 4980), H1074 [8FE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 867), H3746 [1MY]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): call for return to the U.S. Navy by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 894), H3977 [15MY]

Real estate: certify that leased facilities owned by the U.S. may not be reconfigured and require accurate information relative to costs incurred in leasing real property for Dept. use (see H.R. 5320), H1652 [15MR]

Research: require annual reports on research, development, and evaluation capabilities (see H.R. 5741), H3885 [9MY]

——— submit to Congress a plan for improvements to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress research (see H.R. 5528), H3395 [17AP]

Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields: establish (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (see S. Res. 584), S5108 [19JY]

——— condemn Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s attempt to undermine rule of law and attack U.S. officials, demand access to indicted Russian officials, and refuse to make U.S. officials available for questioning (see H. Res. 1023), H7155 [24JY]

——— strengthen U.S. response to election interference (see H.R. 5910), H4583 [22MY]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft (see S. 3623), S6964 [14NO]

SBA: codify Boots to Business Program (see H.R. 5193), H1475 [7MR]

——— support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (see S. 3561), S6731 [9OC] (see H.R. 7199), H9743 [29NO]

Schools: allow States and local governments to purchase equipment suitable for school security activities (see H.R. 6975), H9405 [28SE]

——— study renovation, repair, or expansion needs of certain elementary schools and secondary schools that educate dependants of active duty military personnel (see H.R. 5601), H3505 [24AP]

Science: provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 696), S7051 [15NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (see S. Res. 457), S2075 [11AP]

Sesquicentennial of Connecticut’s Navy Installation: designate (see S. Res. 452), S2012 [9AP] (see S. Res. 458), S2075 [11AP]

Sexual harassment: improve ability to address sexual offenses (see H.R. 5622), H3574 [25AP]

Ships and vessels: enter into an international joint-build, cost-sharing program for the next generation nuclear-powered fast attack submarine program, and encourage the Navy to maximize utility of autonomous underwater vehicles (see H. Res. 1173), H9820 [10DE]

——— expand domestic content requirements for certain shipboard components (see S. 2731), S2342 [23AP]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 480), S2342 [23AP]

65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building, San Juan, PR: designate (see H.R. 5937), H4692 [23MY]

Society of the First Infantry Division: authorize addition of names of First Infantry Division members killed in action to First Division Monument on White House Grounds (see S. 2672), S2141 [16AP] (see H.R. 5424), H3055 [2AP]

Taiwan Defense Assessment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5680), H3781 [7MY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income compensation of Armed Forces members assigned to special operations forces who serve in support of certain operations combating terrorism (see H.R. 5747), H3928 [10MY]

——— exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 7377), H10510 [20DE]

——— make certain temporary tax provisions permanent for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 5672), H3746 [1MY]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

——— provide a credit to employers of National Guard members and reservists (see H.R. 7072), H9436 [16OC]

——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to certain organizations for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 6661), H7750 [10AU]

——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (see S. 3563), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6392), H6263 [16JY]

Technology: study potential application of smart technology on military installations (see H.R. 7011), H9413 [2OC]

Transportation: require U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) assessments of transportation infrastructure (see S. 3043), S3601 [11JN]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H4848 [6JN]

U.S. Code: update statutory references to certain provisions relative to public printing and documents, railroads, shipping, telecommunications, and war and national defense (see H.R. 5295), H1651 [15MR] (see H.R. 6176), H5505 [21JN]

——— update statutory references to certain provisions relative to war and national defense (see H.R. 5293), H1651 [15MR]

U.S. Cyber Command: require to conduct tier 1 exercise of support to civil authorities for a cyber incident (see S. 2999), S3034 [6JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Veterans: grant access to certain fitness centers (see H.R. 5130), H1333 [27FE]

——— tribute to veteran-owned small businesses (see H. Res. 1141), H9471 [9NO]

Vietnamese Conflict: commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1150), H9568 [16NO]

Warrant Officer Day: designate (see H. Res. 947), H5285 [19JN]

Wasteful Defense Spending Reduction Commission: establish (see H.R. 5821), H3976 [15MY]

Weapons: develop with Israel directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles (see H.R. 6725), H7919 [6SE]

——— improve U.S. missile defense capabilities (see S. 2980), S2924 [24MY]

World War I: commemorate anniversary of armistice, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died (see S. Res. 745), S8059 [2JA] (see H. Res. 1094), H9151 [27SE]

World War II: provide for a program to commemorate 75th anniversary (see S. 3661), S7133 [27NO]

——— recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see S. 3729), S7357 [6DE] (see H.R. 7258), H10102 [11DE]

——— recognize anniversary and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see S. Res. 737), S7926 [19DE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756, S3757 [12JN], S3933, S3934, S3943 [14JN]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5412 [26JY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]

——— making (H.R. 6157), S5755 [21AU], S5875 [23AU]

——— making (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]

Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4720 [28JN], S4896 [11JY]

Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]

Conference reports

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 5515), H6653–H7088 [23JY], H7202–H7637 [25JY]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Letters

Army Stryker combat vehicle funding: several Representatives, H4596 [23MY]

Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H9077 [26SE]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H9077 [26SE]

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H7846 [5SE]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7845 [5SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7846 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth: several Senators, S5891 [23AU]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H4378 [22MY]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4375, H4376, H4377, H4378 [22MY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H4375 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1088 [13FE]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H1088 [13FE]

Dept. of Defense low-yield nuclear warhead funding: several former defense and foreign policy officials, H4599 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense operations under a continuing resolution: James N. Mattis, Sec. of Defense, S413 [21JA]

Dept. of Defense use of U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Force to engage Russian cyber operators and disrupt their clandestine influence operations that could interfere in U.S. elections: Senators Nelson, Blumenthal, and Shaheen, S1399 [6MR]

Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8147 [12SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8147 [12SE]

Navy Virginia-class submarine program funding: Gary Roughead, H5808 [27JN]

——— Jonathan W. Greenert, H5808 [27JN]

——— Michael J. Connor, H5809 [27JN]

——— Robert J. Natter, H5809 [27JN]

Navy Virginia-class submarine program funding through reductions in shipbuilding and procurement programs funding: J. Roy Robinson, National Guard Association of the U.S., H5810 [27JN]

——— Patrick M. Shanahan, Deputy Sec. of Defense, H5810 [27JN]

Transition Improvement Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7137 [24JY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H7137 [24JY]

Lists

First Congressional District of New York Armed Forces enlistees, E575 [1MY]

Henrico County, VA, high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E681 [18MY]

Historically Black colleges and universities with Army ROTC programs, H5790 [27JN]

Historically Black colleges and universities with Navy ROTC programs, H5790 [27JN]

Individuals who benefited from ROTC programs at historically Black colleges and universities, H5790 [27JN]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E72 [19JA], E1563 [28NO]

Ohio high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S2481 [26AP]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3005 [6JN], S3886, S3887 [13JN], S4858, S4868 [10JY], H4717, H4721 [24MY], H5782, H5784 [27JN]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), S270 [18JA], S1886 [22MR]

——— making (H.R. 6157), S5905 [23AU], H5850 [28JN], H7803 [4SE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1801, S1827 [20MR], S7155 [28NO], S7482 [12DE]

McMahon, Robert H.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Sustainment, S6324 [26SE]

Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4720 [28JN]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9172 [28SE]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]

Papers

From Conflict to Compromise—The Normalization of Relations Between the United States of America and Vietnam: Catherine Kennedy, E834 [13JN]

Poems

‘‘Faith of Our Fathers,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E833 [13JN]

‘‘First in Freedom,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E419 [10AP], E468 [16AP]

Prayers

D-Day Prayer: Franklin D. Roosevelt, E779 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: express that members of Fox Co., of Marine Special Operations Command were not at fault in firefight with enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, E1615 [6DE]

Afridi, Shakil: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H4702 [24MY]

Air Force: A–10 wing replacement funding, H5742 [26JN]

——— acknowledge readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls (H. Res. 1010), H7647–H7649 [25JY]

——— AIM–120 delta advanced medium-range air-to-air missile funding, H5795 [27JN]

——— anniversary of Air Force Reserve, H3152, H3194 [12AP]

——— conduct core sampling study at Lackland AFB, TX, to determine if any regulated or hazardous substances are present along route of wastewater pipeline replacement project, H4702 [24MY]

——— require a demonstration program on accession as officers of candidates with auditory impairments, H4656 [23MY]

——— require a demonstration program on accession as officers of candidates with auditory impairments (H.R. 5831), H3939 [15MY]

——— Research Laboratory Information Directorate (Rome Lab) recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, H3431 [18AP]

——— tribute to A–29 Super Tucano light-attack combat aircraft mission in Afghanistan, H3919 [10MY]

Alabama: tribute to Second Congressional District military retirees, H1382 [6MR]

American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.: anniversary, E321 [15MR]

Appropriations: assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of defense security cooperation programs funding, E732 [24MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H3913 [10MY], H4269 [21MY], H4292, H4367–H4581 [22MY], H4588, H4590, H4593, H4603–H4682 [23MY], H4699–H4722, H4723, H4725 [24MY], H5347 [20JN], H6572 [19JY], E713 [23MY], E726, E727, E728, E732, E733 [24MY], E832 [13JN]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7699–H7709 [26JY], H7833 [5SE], E1069 [25JY], E1122 [3AU], E1128 [7AU]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 908), H4593–H4603 [23MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), corrections in engrossment, H4722 [24MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, H5783 [27JN]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to recommit, H4720 [24MY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (H. Res. 1019), H7150 [24JY]

——— express that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose a risk to national security and call for Congress to pass defense-related appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year, H6164–H6166 [12JY]

——— make rescissions in non-defense discretionary spending, H3223–H3230 [13AP]

——— making, H162 [11JA], H479, H481, H498, H540 [18JA], H621 [22JA], H685, H690–H725 [30JA], H822–H826, H888–H896 [6FE], H1207–H1210 [15FE], H2019, H2020, H2026 [22MR]

——— making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

——— making (H.R. 1301), Senate amendment, H1071 [8FE]

——— making (H.R. 6157), H5706–H5747 [26JN], H5759, H5789–H5812 [27JN], H5846–H5852, H5966 [28JN], E948 [28JN]

——— making (H.R. 6157), conference report, H9040–H9047 [26SE], E1316, E1324 [27SE]

——— making (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— making (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 964), H5759–H5765 [27JN]

——— making (H.R. 6157), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1077), H8897–H8904 [26SE]

——— making (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]

——— making (H.R. 6157), corrections in engrossment, H5967 [28JN]

——— making (H.R. 6157), motion to instruct conferees, H7803–H7806 [4SE]

——— making (H.R. 6157), motion to recommit, H5850, H5851 [28JN]

——— making (H.R. 6157), Senate amendment, H7803 [4SE]

——— overseas contingency operations funding, H4557 [22MY]

——— recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (H. Res. 995), H6285–H6289 [17JY]

——— report on existing incentive programs for cost-saving ideas and how to expand and streamline such programs to reward personnel who improve efficiency, H4598 [23MY]

Arkansas: tribute to 4th Congressional District service academy nominees, E730 [24MY]

Armed Forces: allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed (H.R. 2409), H7130, H7131 [24JY]

——— allow terminally ill Survivor Benefit Plan participants to change beneficiaries outside of open season, H4568 [22MY]

——— authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers, H9801 [10DE]

——— authorize use in Syria, H3354–H3356 [17AP]

——— decision to withdraw from Syria, H10330–H10332 [19DE], H10340 [20DE], H10513 [21DE]

——— ensure each member who is discharged or separated from service receives documentation relative to the training and experience of the member (H.R. 5049), E197 [15FE]

——— establish a separation oath (H.R. 3232), H24 [9JA]

——— expand preventive health care services under the TRICARE program to include cost sharing for contraception, H5783 [27JN]

——— express that lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security (H. Res. 1009), H7645–H7647 [25JY]

——— extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges, H4702 [24MY]

——— honor memory and sacrifice of servicemembers killed during Operation Red Wings, E953 [29JN]

——— impact of lack of timely and predictable funding on national security, H7674–H7679 [25JY]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4871), H596 [20JA]

——— modify U.S. military policy and mission in Afghanistan, H484 [18JA], H1612, H1613 [15MR], H5227 [19JN], E147 [6FE]

——— provide for interest payments by agencies in the case of administrative error in processing certain annuity deposits for prior military service (H.R. 4431), H9076–H9078 [26SE]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service, H9799, H9801 [10DE]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (H.R. 5882), H7140, H7141 [24JY]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (H.R. 2166), H687 [30JA]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations, H5720 [26JN], H9046 [26SE]

——— provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased, H4568 [22MY]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO], E1547 [23NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), H9696 [29NO], H10340 [20DE]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H1276 [27FE], H7708 [26JY]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 1229), H8180 [13SE]

——— require congressional review and approval of any proposed escalation of troops in Afghanistan, H4595–H4597 [23MY], H7694, H7695 [26JY]

——— require receipt of additional training under Transition Assistance Program, H7705 [26JY]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (H.R. 4954), H787 [6FE]

——— require the President to seek congressional authorization prior to engagement against adversaries and to consult Congress prior to introduction into hostile situations (H. Res. 1069), H8250 [13SE]

——— sunset authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4598 [23MY]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H3731 [27AP], H7134–H7140 [24JY]

——— tribute to 82d Airborne Division, H4591 [23MY]

Armed Forces Day: observance, E681 [18MY]

Army: anniversary, H5163 [14JN], E845 [14JN]

——— anniversary of Army Reserve, H3496 [24AP], E501 [18AP], E517 [24AP]

——— express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (H. Res. 1007), H7650, H7651 [25JY]

——— permit to produce, treat, manage, and use natural gas located under Fort Knox, KY, H4657 [23MY]

——— Quantum Information Sciences program funding, H5742, H5743 [26JN]

——— Stryker combat vehicle funding, H4596 [23MY]

Atomic Veterans Service Medal: authorize award, H4661 [23MY], H5740, H5741 [26JN]

Australia: anniversary of air crash death of U.S. soldiers at Bakers Creek, Queensland, Australia, during World War II, E835 [13JN]

Aviation: allow counter-drone technology in defense of mobility airlift operations, H4676 [23MY]

Beach, Luke: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E582 [3MY]

Beaver County, PA: tribute to volunteer efforts to promote Wear Red on Fridays events to honor the military, H5204 [15JN]

Breast Cancer Research Program: funding, H5745 [26JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, H1207–H1210 [15FE]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, H621 [22JA], H792 [6FE]

Bulgaria: anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust, H4784 [6JN]

Burma: limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E671 [17MY]

Camp Shelby, MS: unveiling of Armed Forces Museum Gold Star memorial, E656 [15MY]

Carl Vinson (U.S.S.): arrival in Vietnam, H1346 [5MR]

Carpenter, Keith: Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System Certificate of Outstanding Service recipient, E473 [16AP]

Chambers, Lawrence C.: U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, E372 [26MR]

Chemicals: ensure sufficient funding to address drinking water contaminated with perfluorinated chemicals near the former Wurtsmith AFB, MI, H4972, H4973 [7JN]

China: amend national defense strategy to counter use of immigration programs and visas to enter the U.S. for political, academic, or social influence efforts, H4667, H4668 [23MY]

Citizenship: provide a more navigable and accommodating pathway for veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. military to naturalize and seek citizenship (H.R. 3563), H632 [29JA]

Civil Air Patrol: anniversary, H3349 [17AP]

Climate: impact of climate change on military installations, H4147 [17MY]

Colleges and universities: study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]

Colorado (U.S.S.): commissioning, E297 [13MR]

Colts Neck, NJ: anniversary of Navy Weapons Station Earle, E817 [8JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H27 [9JA]

——— legislative priorities, H499 [18JA]

Conner, Garlin M.: Medal of Honor recipient, E920 [26JN]

Contracts: develop a definition and way to measure Procurement Administration Lead Time (PALT), E726 [24MY]

——— prohibit funding for procurement or extension of a contract for goods or services from certain foreign telecommunications companies, H5805 [27JN]

Cony (U.S.S.): tribute to reunion of crewmembers, H9140 [27SE]

Corning, NY: tribute to Corning-Painted Post East High School Class of 1968 Vietnamese Conflict veterans, E953 [29JN]

Crime: include State violent crimes as grounds for enhanced penalty when sex offenders fail to register or report certain required information and include prior military offenses for recidivist sentencing, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

CVN–80 aircraft carrier: funding, H5805, H5806 [27JN]

Cyber Scholarship Program: funding, H5802 [27JN]

Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces: study collateral misconduct and disciplinary actions brought against survivors of sexual assault funding, H5793, H5794 [27JN]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: demolition of facilities closed by prior base realignment and closure rounds funding, H4973 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to propose, plan, or execute any additional base realignment and closure rounds, H4994, H4995 [8JN]

Defense Finance and Accounting Service: prohibit reduction in workforce, H4655 [23MY]

Defense Information Systems Agency: funding, H5747 [26JN]

Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental: funding, H5800, H5801 [27JN]

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency: funding, H5741, H5742 [26JN], H5793 [27JN]

Defense-Wide Manufacturing Science and Technology program: Microelectronics Cybersecurity Center funding, H9046 [26SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: remove certain number of individuals residing on military bases from population threshold calculation relative to eligibility for rural development programs, H4127 [16MY]

——— transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs (H.R. 1800), H1516 [13MR]

Dept. of Defense: Sexual Assault Special Victims’s Counsel Program funding, H5803 [27JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish Military Trauma Team Placement Program and Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program, H8780 [25SE]

——— establish Military Trauma Team Placement Program and Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program (H.R. 880), H1236–H1238 [26FE]

Dept. of Labor: extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses, H7139 [24JY]

Dept. of State: extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H7705, H7706 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry educational outreach funding, H4974 [7JN]

——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry funding, H4976, H4977 [7JN]

——— carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (H.R. 3642), H1421 [6MR], H4248–H4250 [21MY]

——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (H.R. 5938), H7142–H7144 [24JY]

——— furnish free and comprehensive mental health care to veterans (H.R. 2736), H5758 [27JN]

——— homeless veterans programs funding, H4990, H4991 [8JN]

——— make grants to eligible organizations to provide transition assistance to members of the Armed Forces recently separated from active duty and their spouses, H7139 [24JY]

——— mental health and suicide prevention programs funding, H4976 [7JN]

——— provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, H9799, H9800 [10DE]

——— provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty (H.R. 4335), H3755 [7MY]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (H.R. 5314), H7161 [25JY]

——— Supportive Services for Veteran Families funding, H4991, H4992 [8JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E832 [13JN], E1281 [24SE]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

Diseases and disorders: arthritis research funding, H5739 [26JN]

——— triple-negative breast cancer research funding, H5799 [27JN]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), H5998–H6000 [10JY]

Donahue, Ian: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E391 [5AP]

Dover AFB, DE: recognize importance, H4676 [23MY]

Dunlap, TN: Dunlap Police Dept., finalist for Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, H4145 [17MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H3497 [24AP]

Education: restore GI Bill transfer eligibility, H7875 [6SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

Escanaba (U.S.C.G.C.): anniversary of sinking, E1077 [26JY]

Explosives: explosive ordnance disposal equipment upgrades and technology enhancements funding, H5801, H5802 [27JN]

FAA: revise National Capital Region helicopter flight paths and issue new official helicopter paths at higher altitudes, H3670 [26AP]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E706, E708, E709, E711 [22MY]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H5162 [14JN]

Firearms: prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel, H1256 [26FE], H1274 [27FE]

——— prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (H.R. 5088), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5798 [27JN]

Fleet Readiness Center East: anniversary, E1031 [18JY]

Foreign aid: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8145–H8150 [12SE], E1255 [13SE]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H9587–H9591 [27NO]

Fort Bragg, NC: deployment of XVIII Airborne Corps to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, E1425 [19OC]

Fort Hood, TX: anniversary of Army III Corps, E660 [16MY]

Fort Knox, KY: anniversary, E1062 [25JY]

Fort Polk, LA: anniversary of 115th Combat Support Hospital, H9535 [15NO]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to Northeast Indiana Base Community Council Race for the Warrior, E431 [11AP]

Frank Cable (U.S.S.): Navy Environmental Award recipient, H3455 [24AP]

Frank E. Evans (U.S.S.): provide for inclusion of names of crew members killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, H4292 [22MY]

Fredericksburg, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Air Force, E539 [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Army, E532 [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Marine Corps, E538 [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Navy, E535 [25AP]

Georgia (State): tribute to service academy appointees, E843 [14JN]

Gold Star Mothers of Northern California (organization): tribute, E1585 [30NO]

Government regulations: include dinnerware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4661, H4662 [23MY]

——— include stainless steel flatware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4662, H4663 [23MY]

GSA: ensure competition in commercial e-commerce portal procurement program, H4717 [24MY]

Gulf War Illness Research Program: funding, H5744, H5745 [26JN]

Health: conduct education and outreach campaign to veterans exposed to open burn pits and who are eligible to enroll in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, H4566 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— include blast exposure history in service records, E713 [23MY]

——— lung cancer research funding, H5797 [27JN]

——— open air burn pits research funding, H5796–H5798 [27JN]

——— study feasibility of phasing out use of open burn pits, H4565 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (H.R. 5671), H5798 [27JN]

Henrico County, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E681 [18MY]

Henriksen, Jake: U.S. Army Europe Soldier of the Year Award recipient, H25 [9JA]

Hilt, Thomas: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E401 [5AP]

Holmes, Bradford: POW Medal recipient, E406 [9AP]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of Sarah Mitchell, H6163 [12JY]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

Houston (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking, E306 [13MR]

Humble, TX: tribute to Humble High School Army JROTC program, E670 [17MY]

Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (H.R. 6013), H8853, H8854 [25SE]

Illinois: tribute to 18th Congressional District service academy nominees, E49 [16JA]

Immigration: comparison of treatment of children separated from their parents who were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally with other children who are separated from their parents, H5499 [21JN]

——— discharge of legal immigrants serving in the Armed Forces, H5995 [10JY], H6634 [23JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5760, H5762 [27JN], H7803 [4SE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN], H7691 [26JY], E1080 [26JY]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Military Service Academy Nomination Board, E1452 [26OC], E1567 [28NO]

——— tribute to Indiana Military Hall of Fame, E415 [10AP]

——— tribute to Run for the Fallen participants, E1099 [26JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (H.R. 4107), H1554 [14MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), H10157 [12DE]

Information technology: provide access to training manuals, emergency guidance, and other training publications on mobile telephone applications, H4677 [23MY]

——— training and retention of cybersecurity professionals funding, H5792, H5793 [27JN]

Insurance: study feasibility and effect of extending TRICARE Prime to beneficiaries living in Puerto Rico, H4566 [22MY]

Intelligence services: report on specific efforts to deter interference by Russia and China in democracies around the world as indicated by a National Intelligence Estimate, H4566 [22MY]

Iowa (U.S.S.): anniversary, E222 [26FE]

——— anniversary of explosion during live-fire exercise, E447 [12AP]

Iran: eliminate requirement of strategy to counter destabilizing activities, H4558, H4559 [22MY]

——— include specific countries in which Iran is operating in strategy to counter destabilizing activities, H4566 [22MY]

——— report on support of proxy forces in Syria and Lebanon, H4566 [22MY]

Iraq: tribute to servicemembers killed in helicopter crash, H1711 [20MR], H1758 [22MR]

James William Robinson, Jr., Memorial Post Office Building, Westmont, IL: designate (H.R. 6167), H10081 [11DE]

Japan: express condolences to families of victims of military plane crash, H10322 [19DE]

John F. Kennedy (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning, E423 [10AP]

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ: anniversary of 305th Air Mobility Wing 6th Airlift Squadron, E770 [5JN]

Joint Surveillance Targeting and Attack Radar System (JSTARS) fleet: funding, H7707 [26JY]

Kill, Jenna: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E402 [5AP]

Kirtland AFB, NM: tribute to Air Force Research Laboratory of New Mexico STEM Outreach Program, E209 [23FE]

Kleman, Caleb: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E552 [26AP]

——— U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E494 [18AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: submit human rights report on efforts relative to repatriation of U.S. soldiers remains, Korean-American family reunifications, and travel security risks, E728 [24MY]

Lima, Michael: Fort Drum, NY, 10th Mountain Division Soldier of the Year award recipient, E674 [17MY]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of Catholic High School for Boys Marine Corps JROTC program and tribute to fundraisers for construction of Gold Star families monument, H3752 [7MY]

Lowell, MA: tribute to placement of memorial stone at Centralville Memorial Park in honor of U.S. Army and Naval aviators who died as POWs during atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, E729 [24MY]

Mariano, Genesis: Navy Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year award recipient, H1448 [7MR]

Marine Corps: recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (H. Res. 994), H6286, H6293–H6295 [17JY]

Marion Military Institute: anniversary, E941 [28JN]

Mather, CA: anniversary of Mather Field, E1245 [13SE]

Medicare: modify requirement for certain former Armed Forces members to enroll in Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life and provide coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests (H.R. 6886), H9156 [28SE], E1340 [28SE]

Meinke, Jack: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E901 [22JN]

Mental health: establish a pilot program to train Armed Forces members in mindfulness stress reduction techniques before deploying to combat zones, H4677 [23MY]

——— monitor medication prescribing practices for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, H4565 [22MY]

——— peer-reviewed traumatic brain injury and psychological health research funding, H5850, H5851 [28JN]

——— report on shortage, and submit a strategy to recruit and retain, mental health providers, H4565 [22MY]

Mercer, McKenzie: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E398 [5AP]

MIA: intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (H. Res. 129), H1087–H1090 [13FE]

Military Community Infrastructure Program: establish to ease traffic jams around military bases by making public highway improvements, H5792 [27JN]

Miner, Joseph M.: Newport County, RI, Council of the Navy League Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England Officer of the Year award recipient, E211 [23FE]

Mineral Wells, TX: anniversary of Mineral Wells Airport, E647 [15MY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4659, H4660 [23MY]

Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Special Response Team for efforts to assist with search and recovery mission after military aircraft crash in Leflore County, MS, E237 [27FE]

MITRE Corp.: anniversary, E1716 [20DE]

Mountain View, CA: prohibit funding to sell land and housing units known as Shenandoah Square, H4993, H4994 [8JN]

Mulligan, David: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E399 [5AP]

NASA: anniversary of Apollo moon landing, E1046 [23JY]

National Background Investigations Bureau: retain processing of Federal background investigations at Butler County, PA, facility, H5790, H5791 [27JN]

National Guard: anniversary, H10173 [13DE]

——— funding, H612 [22JA]

——— National Guard Youth Challenge Program funding, H5740 [26JN]

National K9 Veterans Day: observance, H1531–H1536 [13MR]

National Military Appreciation Month: observance, H3838, H3866 [9MY], H4589 [23MY]

National Month of the Military Child: observance, H3214 [13AP]

National Nuclear Security Administration: weapons activities funding, H4666, H4667 [23MY]

National Park Service: observance of Military & Veteran Recognition Day, H3710 [27AP]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: observance, H5231, H5273 [19JN], H5290 [20JN], H5758 [27JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: observance, E1217 [6SE]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (H.R. 5576), H7843–H7848 [5SE], E1206 [5SE]

——— laser scaling technologies for boost-phase intercontinental ballistic missile defense funding, H5789 [27JN]

——— space-based ballistic missile defense technology funding, H5789, H5803–H5805 [27JN]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish, H4373 [22MY], H4677 [23MY]

National Security Technology Accelerator: funding, H5744 [26JN]

Native Americans: prohibit funding to contravene existing Federal requirements for meaningful consultation and engagement with tribal communities, H5747 [26JN]

Naval Air Station Key West, FL: tribute to servicemembers killed during aviation training exercise, H1750 [21MR]

Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD: anniversary, E372 [26MR]

Naval Submarine Base New London, CT: anniversary, H3102 [11AP], E427 [10AP]

Navy: AIM–120 delta advanced medium-range air-to-air missile funding, H5794, H5795 [27JN]

——— recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (H. Res. 998), H6286, H6289–H6293 [17JY]

——— tribute to chief petty officers, H7879 [6SE]

——— Virginia-class submarine program funding through reductions in shipbuilding and procurement programs funding, H5807–H5812 [27JN]

Nesmith, Mallory M.: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E501 [18AP]

New Cumberland, PA: anniversary of Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, E634 [11MY]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E71 [19JA], E1563 [28NO]

New York: tribute to First Congressional District Armed Forces enlistees, E574 [1MY]

Newbauer, Tom: Association of Defense Communities Defense Community Leadership Award recipient, H5293 [20JN]

Niger: demand transparency relative to U.S. military operations, H4676, H4677 [23MY]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary, E533 [25AP]

North Platte, NE: tribute to community-wide efforts of North Platte Canteen to feed Army National Guard members returning from training mission, H5576 [22JN]

Northampton Township, PA: tribute to Northampton Patriots Flag Program, H6116 [12JY]

Nuclear weapons: limit W76–2 warhead modification program funding until submittal of report assessing impacts on strategic stability and options to reduce risk of miscalculation by adversaries, H4560–H4562 [22MY]

——— low-yield nuclear warhead funding, H4599, H4600 [23MY], E1281 [24SE]

——— provide estimate of projected life cycle costs of each type of nuclear weapon and delivery platform, H4559, H4560 [22MY]

Ohio: tribute to Ohio Military Hall of Fame (organization) inductees, E517 [24AP]

Painted Post, NY: tribute to Corning-Painted Post West High School Class of 1968 Vietnamese Conflict veterans, E953 [29JN]

Pakistan: assistance funding, H3590 [26AP], H7865 [5SE], E729 [24MY]

——— Coalition Support Fund reimbursements funding, H5745, H5746 [26JN]

Panama City, FL: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, E481 [17AP]

Paschall, John: U.S. Air Force JROTC Flight Academy appointee, E592 [7MY]

Pavlak, Cain: Fort Drum, NY, 10th Mountain Division Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, E677 [17MY]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to Military Appreciation Week, H9536 [15NO]

Peterson AFB, CO: anniversary of Air Force Reserve 302d Airlift Wing, E541 [26AP]

Philippines: extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on active duty with U.S. Armed Forces during certain periods of hostilities (H.R. 887), H10152 [12DE]

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: support efforts to address issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy and militarism, H5188–H5195 [14JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (H. Res. 922), H6476 [18JY]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Investigative Merit Award recipients, E966 [3JY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, H3789 [8MY]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): anniversary of capture by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, E102 [29JA]

Ragan, Cole: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E400 [5AP]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3355 [17AP], H6637–H6639 [23JY]

Research: foster innovation, provide for rapid transition of technologies, and support entrepreneurial education and sabbatical programs at defense laboratories, H4655 [23MY]

Reserve Officers Association of the U.S.: anniversary of national headquarters building, E380 [29MR]

Roby, Representative: visit to Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL, and Fort Rucker, AL, H3160 [12AP]

Rohrabacher, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9685–H9688 [28NO]

Rome Lab: funding, H5966 [28JN]

Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields: establish (H.R. 7307), H10190 [13DE]

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated High School Air Force JROTC program, E225 [27FE]

ROTC: prohibit funding to end programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities, H5789, H5790 [27JN]

Ryan, Speaker: assessment of tenure as Speaker of the House, H7711–H7713 [26JY]

Sabre Systems, Inc.: tribute, H3690 [26AP]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]

SBA: codify Boots to Business Program, H4677 [23MY]

——— codify Boots to Business Program (H.R. 5193), H1703 [20MR]

——— increase flexibility for use of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs funding for commercialization projects, H4656 [23MY]

Scott AFB, IL: tribute to 126th Air Refueling Wing Day, H4779 [6JN], E769 [5JN]

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI: groundbreaking ceremony for Eisenhower Veteran Care Transition Center, H9551 [16NO]

Sexual Assault Special Victims’s Counsel Program: funding, H5803 [27JN]

Slabinski, Britt: Medal of Honor recipient, H4588 [23MY], E736 [25MY]

Small business: establish a database of small business innovators to track whether their technologies get taken up in a program of record, H4556, H4557 [22MY]

Smith, Cameron: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E396 [5AP]

Special Operations Forces: funding, H5796 [27JN]

Stafford, VA: anniversary of Globe and Laurel Restaurant, E1059 [24JY]

STARBASE program: funding, H5739 [26JN]

Stoner, Austin: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E397 [5AP]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Syracuse Hancock International Airport Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room, E1095 [26JY]

Syria: U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3320 [16AP], H3352, H3355 [17AP]

Taitano, Jon: Air Force Twelve Outstanding Airman of the Year honoree, E950 [28JN]

Tappahannock (U.S.S.): tribute, E1062 [25JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H7648, H7649 [25JY]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H8896 [26SE], H9094, H9139 [27SE], H9158–H9174 [28SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), motion to recommit, H9173 [28SE]

——— prohibit making permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business unless enactment will not harm the financial position of Medicare and Social Security trust funds, H9173 [28SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7880, H7881 [6SE], H8113, H8115–H8117, H8137–H8139 [12SE], H8256 [13SE], E1230 [12SE]

Texas: tribute to 21st Congressional District service academy appointees, E799 [7JN]

Texas A&M University: tribute to Corps of Cadets, E1583 [30NO]

Texas (U.S.S.): tribute to efforts to move to a dry berth and restore, H3352 [17AP]

Tomahawk cruise missile: funding, H5791, H5792 [27JN]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 6018), H9495–H9497 [13NO]

Truman, Harry S: anniversary of Executive order to desegregate the Armed Forces, E1060 [24JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H686 [30JA], H10501 [20DE]

Tuesday’s Children (organization): tribute, H3578 [26AP]

Tyndall AFB, FL: accelerate modernization of F–22 fighter training wing, H4590 [23MY]

——— tribute to recovery efforts in aftermath of Hurricane Michael, H9773 [10DE]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2646), H755–H757 [5FE]

United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): tribute, H4585 [23MY], E709 [22MY]

——— tribute to Salute to Military Spouses campaign, H7864 [5SE]

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: anniversary of ROTC officer program, E550 [26AP]

University of Missouri: anniversary of ROTC Fighting Mules Battalion, E1302 [25SE]

University of North Carolina at Charlotte: tribute to participation of marching band in D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France, E781 [6JN]

Veterans: address effects of veterans exposed to burn pits, H3690 [26AP]

——— provide outreach to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, H5720 [26JN]

VFW: anniversary, E1015 [16JY]

Walton, Daniel: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E393 [5AP]

War Powers Resolution: prohibit funding to contravene, H5719 [26JN]

Warrant Officer Day: designate (H. Res. 947), E935 [27JN]

Washington: convey certain land along the Columbia River to the Tri-Cities area, H4676 [23MY]

Water pollution: report to Congress on environmental restoration efforts to address groundwater contamination from defense-related activities, H4655 [23MY]

Weapons: electromagnetic railgun development funding, H5743, H5744 [26JN]

Webster, FL: Military Order of the Purple Heart Purple Heart City designee, E320 [15MR]

Women: gender advisors, foreign security forces training on how to integrate women in security efforts, and National Defense University research on women’s contributions to security funding, H5791 [27JN]

——— provide flexibility to provide technical assistance by U.S. military women to military women in other countries combating violence as a weapon of war, terrorism, human trafficking, or narcotics trafficking, H5738, H5739 [26JN]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): anniversary, H4698 [24MY]

World War I: anniversary, H5228 [19JN], E1437 [23OC]

——— release of commemorative postage stamp for centennial anniversary, H5028 [12JN]

——— tribute to Lafayette Escadrille, H9701 [29NO]

World War II: provide for a program to commemorate 75th anniversary (S. 3661), H10538, H10539 [21DE]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H4783, H4784, H4846 [6JN], E779, E781 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Air Force: request to extend moratorium on oil-related activities in the Gulf of Mexico to prevent interference with training and testing operations, S5602 [15AU]

Anderson, James H.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities, S6007 [28AU]

Appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction, S3966 [18JN]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2954 [4JN], S2973, S2998 [5JN], S3003, S3020–S3022 [6JN], S3403–S3596 [11JN], S3729–S3736, S3739–S3748, S3750–S3752, S3756 [12JN], S3863, S3866, S3867, S3871, S3876–S3887, S3892–S3902, S3927 [13JN], S3929–S3943, S3948 [14JN], S3961, S3963, S3965–S3973, S3979 [18JN], S4012, S4013, S4024 [19JN], S4330 [21JN], S4466 [27JN], S4695 [28JN], S4857, S4867 [10JY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5238 [24JY], S5412 [26JY], S5475, S5480, S5508 [31JY], S5528, S5538–S5547, S5549–S5551, S5554, S5558, S5574 [1AU], S5608 [15AU], S5673 [16AU], S5717 [20AU], S6489 [3OC]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5536 [1AU]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, S4860–S4866, S4868 [10JY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005–S3010 [6JN], S3269, S3270, S3273, S3278, S3281, S3286–S3289 [7JN], S3395, S3396, S3401–S3403 [11JN]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent agreement, S3281 [7JN], S4858 [10JY]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent request, S3005 [6JN], S3281 [7JN], S3747 [12JN], S3895, S3896, S3898 [13JN], S3940 [14JN], S3966, S3967, S3972 [18JN]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), S270 [18JA]

——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), motion to proceed, S1886 [22MR]

——— funding through reductions in domestic priorities funding, S3965 [18JN]

——— importance of having multiple companies with capability to produce solid rocket motors for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, S3939 [14JN]

——— making, S2 [3JA], S27–S29 [4JA], S50–S52 [8JA], S116 [10JA], S214, S221–S223, S256, S258 [17JA], S280 [18JA], S332, S342 [19JA], S404–S406, S409, S412, S421 [21JA], S430 [22JA], S452 [23JA], S480 [24JA], S565 [30JA], S601 [5FE], S617, S626, S627, S630, S638 [6FE], S683 [7FE], S793–S795, S804–S807, S817, S825–S830 [8FE], S1800 [20MR], S1926–S1928 [22MR], S2742, S2746–S2748 [17MY]

——— making (H.R. 1301), S373–S377, S383, S387 [20JA], S406 [21JA], S853 [9FE]

——— making (H.R. 1301), unanimous-consent request, S354, S355 [19JA], S377, S378 [20JA], S407, S408, S421–S424, S426 [21JA]

——— making (H.R. 6157), S5608 [15AU], S5671, S5673, S5685, S5688 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5733–S5736, S5738–S5741, S5750–S5753, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5799, S5801, S5807–S5811, S5817 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046, S6101 [6SE]

——— making (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6180 [17SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]

——— making (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]

——— making (H.R. 6157), unanimous-consent agreement, S5713 [20AU], S5885, S5898 [23AU]

——— making (H.R. 6157), unanimous-consent request, S5797 [22AU], S5892 [23AU]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S163 [11JA]

Arizona: ensure continued support for military installations, defense industries, and surrounding communities, S7852 [19DE]

Armed Forces: anniversary of 3d Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) reactivation, S2049 [11AP]

——— authorize use in Syria, S2314 [19AP]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to operations to support efforts to disrupt Houthi attacks against locations outside of Yemen, S7564 [13DE]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to provision of materials and advice intended to reduce civilian casualties, S7564 [13DE]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen shall not influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel, S7563 [13DE]

——— decision to withdraw from Syria, S7881–S7884, S7892–S7896 [19DE], S7963, S7976–S7978, S7981 [20DE]

——— deployment in foreign countries without a declaration of war, S828–S830 [8FE]

——— exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware funding, S5886 [23AU]

——— expand and improve consumer credit protections for members and their dependents (S. 3334), S5805 [22AU]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families, S4024 [19JN]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (S. 2457), S1247 [27FE]

——— extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (S. 3201), S5799 [22AU]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families, S4024 [19JN]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (S. 2379), S1248 [27FE], S1755 [15MR]

——— issue ‘‘Gold Star Families Forever Stamp’’ to honor sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one in combat, S3937 [14JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S354 [19JA], S383, S387 [20JA], S396, S400, S408–S410, S414, S426 [21JA]

——— provide flexibility in housing treatment of families of members undergoing a permanent change of station by allowing them to leave early or remain at their current duty station for up to six months (S. 1154), S2860 [23MY]

——— provide for interest payments by agencies in the case of administrative error in processing certain annuity deposits for prior military service (H.R. 4431), S7622 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S3733 [12JN], S7023–S7027 [15NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1301 [1MR], S1662–S1668 [13MR], S1775, S1783 [19MR], S1799 [20MR], S1938 [22MR], S7122–S7124, S7126 [27NO], S7147, S7150–S7152 [28NO], S7201, S7209, S7218, S7229 [29NO], S7456, S7459, S7482–S7492, S7494–S7496, S7498–S7501 [12DE], S7534, S7538–S7540, S7548, S7552–S7554, S7560–S7565, S7578 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1801–S1818, S1824–S1827 [20MR], S7155–S7165 [28NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to proceed, S7482 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR], S7155 [28NO], S7529 [12DE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (S. 3523), S7897 [19DE]

——— restrict use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (S. 2047), S1820 [20MR]

——— tribute to Idaho National Guard 116th Combat Engineer Battalion, S6053 [6SE]

——— tribute to members from Nebraska killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3281 [7JN]

Army: anniversary of reactivation of the 3d Infantry Regiment (S. Res. 515), S2778 [17MY]

——— require notice of proposed change in force structure, S3278 [7JN], S3867 [13JN]

——— tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month (S. Res. 412), S6504 [3OC]

Army Futures Command: establishment in Austin, TX, S5795 [22AU]

——— prohibit funding for establishment in Austin, TX, S5880 [23AU]

Audits: address issues with accounting systems in order to achieve clean audit opinions on financial statements, S4907 [11JY]

——— report to Congress on audit of full financial statements, S3965 [18JN]

Beehler, Alex A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment, S8055 [2JA]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]

Budget: impact of sequestration, S7751 [18DE]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S33–S35 [4JA], S120 [10JA], S163 [11JA]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (S. Res. 409), S1292, S1293 [28FE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

Canley, John L.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 4641), S170 [11JA]

Chapman, John A.: Medal of Honor recipient, S5799 [22AU]

CIA: prohibit use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out a weapons strike or other lethal action and transfer authority to conduct such strikes to the Dept. of Defense, S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Civil liberties: prohibit the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens and lawful resident aliens, S3281 [7JN], S3739, S3740, S3750–S3752 [12JN], S3881, S3896 [13JN], S3940 [14JN]

Climate: impact of climate change on military installations, S125 [10JA]

——— impact of climate change on national security, S5055 [18JY]

Columbus, OH: designate Veterans Memorial and Museum as National Veterans Memorial and Museum (H.R. 1900), S3264, S3265 [6JN]

——— designate Veterans Memorial and Museum as National Veterans Memorial and Museum (S. 841), S2864 [23MY]

Commission on the National Defense Strategy for the U.S.: release of ‘‘Providing for the Common Defense—Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission’’ report, S6970–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7749–S7752, S7754, S7759 [18DE], S7852 [19DE]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): hold briefings on advances in technology relative to national security, S7853 [19DE]

——— nomination lists, S520 [25JA], S1242 [27FE], S1844 [20MR], S2390 [24AP], S2877 [23MY], S4731 [28JN], S5266 [24JY], S5517 [31JY], S5930 [23AU], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S793 [8FE], S2889 [24MY], S3276, S3283 [7JN], S6941 [14NO], S7020 [15NO], S7073–S7076 [26NO], S7405 [11DE]

Conner, Garlin M.: Medal of Honor recipient, S4353 [25JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority to enforce consumer credit protections for Armed Forces members and their dependents, S5804, S5805 [22AU]

Contracts: establish a website listing defense contractors convicted of defrauding the Federal Government, S3965 [18JN]

——— prohibit contracts with companies compensating any employee at a rate higher than the Sec. of Defense, S3965 [18JN]

Crime: improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2954 [4JN], S3882 [13JN]

Day of the Deployed: designate (S. Res. 722), S7453 [11DE]

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: anniversary, S700 [7FE]

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency: funding, S5712 [20AU]

Dept. of Education: provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (S. 2351), S550 [29JA]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S1935 [22MR], S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of State: provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program, S3900–S3902 [13JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: evaluate mental health care and suicide prevention programs and require a loan repayment pilot program for psychiatrists, S6214 [18SE]

——— grant eligibility for Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, S5799 [22AU]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (S. 3024), S3395 [11JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot program to assess feasibility and advisability of expanding use of physician assistants specializing in psychiatric medicine, S6214 [18SE]

——— designate certain non-departmental mental health care providers as providers who have particular knowledge of provision of mental health care to Armed Forces members and veterans, S6214 [18SE]

——— improve provision of mental health care to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, S6214 [18SE]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1861), S7332 [6DE]

Dunne, Michael (Tony): Office of the Sec. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S5755 [21AU]

Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR], S1622 [12MR]

Elections: use U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Force to engage Russian cyber operators and disrupt their clandestine influence operations that could interfere in U.S. elections, S1398 [6MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, S819 [8FE], S4907 [11JY]

Foreign aid: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567–S5572 [1AU]

Foreign policy: require a comprehensive regional strategy to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and its affiliates, S87 [9JA]

Foreign trade: require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (S. 3329), S5567 [1AU], S7975 [20DE]

Fort Knox, KY: anniversary, S5447 [30JY]

Fort Sill, OK: anniversary, S8057 [2JA]

Funding, S6971–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7750–S7752, S7759 [18DE]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (S. Res. 522), S6103 [6SE]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (S. Res. 472), S2225 [17AP]

Hopper, Grace: tribute (S. Res. 593), S5390 [25JY]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1852), S54 [8JA], S285 [18JA], S334, S335, S336 [19JA]

——— prohibit funding to revise, rebuild, or renovate military bases to house undocumented and unaccompanied minors, S3938 [14JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560 [1AU]

Intelligence services: authority to spend certain ballistic missile defense funds relative to congressional oversight, S434, S435 [22JA]

International relations: prohibit funding in support of Saudi Arabia-led intervention in Yemen until certification that such intervention complies with humanitarian laws and does not target civilians, S5797–S5799 [22AU], S7119 [27NO]

James, R.D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, S492, S498 [24JA]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, unanimous-consent agreement, S463 [23JA]

James William Robinson, Jr., Memorial Post Office Building, Westmont, IL: designate (H.R. 6167), S7897 [19DE]

John F. Kennedy (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning (S. Res. 618), S5939 [23AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (S. 2016), S1308 [1MR]

Korean War: anniversary, S6808 [11OC]

Law enforcement: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents under authorizations for use of military force without charge or trial, S3881, S3887 [13JN]

Law enforcement officers: ensure access to lifesaving equipment needed in defense of attacks by terrorists and violent criminals by allowing the sale or donation of Federal surplus defense equipment (S. 1087), S2711 [16MY]

——— provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers (S. 867), S2663 [15MY], S2763 [17MY], S6214 [18SE]

Maggs, Gregory E.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces judge, S548 [29JA]

Malloy, James J.: nomination to be U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Commander, S7351 [6DE]

Manchester (U.S.S.): commissioning (S. Res. 533), S2997 [5JN]

Mankin, Aaron: Purple Heart recipient, S5799 [22AU]

McMahon, Robert H.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Sustainment, S6804 [11OC]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Sustainment, motion to proceed, S6324 [26SE]

Mental health: implement online computerized assessment to detect behaviors indicating suicide risk and other mental health conditions for Armed Forces members, S6213 [18SE]

Military Funeral Honors Program: Army National Guard State coordinators funding, S3867 [13JN]

Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 377), S2044, S2045 [10AP]

Mississippi: anniversary of military transport plane crash, S4943 [12JY]

Montana: designate a mountain ridge as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ in honor of servicemen killed in an Air Force training mission crash on such ridge (S. 3035), S3295 [7JN]

National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 608), S5701 [16AU]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (S. Res. 551), S4271 [20JN], S4351 [21JN]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (S. Res. 424), S7142 [27NO]

——— deployment to assist with border security, S2474 [26AP]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 554), S4293 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 554), S4293 [20JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: observance, S5799 [22AU]

——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 591), S5270, S5312 [24JY]

National security: allow transfer of resources to other Federal agencies to support stability operations in post-conflict zones, S4025 [19JN]

——— military readiness of U.S. forces, S87 [9JA], S328 [19JA], S379 [20JA], S6971–S6973 [15NO]

——— nuclear deterrent and modernization programs funding, S7751, S7759 [18DE]

——— prioritize military readiness in Indo-Pacific region and improve Taiwan’s defense capabilities, S2955 [4JN]

——— prohibit funding to grant, deny, or revoke access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations, S5752 [21AU]

Nautilus (U.S.S.): anniversary of submerged transit of the North Pole, S5450 [30JY]

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA: anniversary (S. Res. 565), S7453 [11DE]

Navy: shipbuilding funding, S4024 [19JN]

——— state U.S. policy on minimum number of available battle force ships, S3871 [13JN]

Ney, Paul C., Jr.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense General Counsel, S4924 [12JY]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (S. Res. 475), S2283 [18AP]

Nuclear weapons: low-yield nuclear warhead funding, S4398 [26JN]

——— require congressional authorization for funding to develop low-yield nuclear weapons, S3878–S3881, S3886 [13JN], S3979 [18JN], S4019 [19JN]

Ohio: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S2481 [26AP]

Omaha (U.S.S.): commissioning (S. Res. 389), S586, S591 [30JA]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (S. 2349), S2731 [16MY]

Poland: report on permanent stationing of Armed Forces, S3939, S3948 [14JN]

Pompeo, Mike: suitability to be Sec. of State relative to response to questions on Presidential authority to activate U.S. Armed Forces on foreign soil, S2110 [12AP]

Porter, Lisa: nomination to be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Research and Engineering, unanimous-consent agreement, S6334 [26SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S587 [30JA], S1151 [15FE], S1309–S1311 [1MR], S1932 [22MR], S2466–S2468 [26AP], S2916 [24MY], S4721–S4725 [28JN], S5491 [31JY], S5713 [20AU], S6025 [4SE], S6352 [27SE], S6805 [11OC], S7503 [12DE], S8026 [22DE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 495), S2498 [26AP]

——— observance, S2913 [24MY]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (S. Res. 584), S5081, S5088, S5098 [19JY]

——— call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (S. Res. 584), unanimous-consent agreement, S5087 [19JY]

——— strengthen U.S. response to election interference, S5321 [25JY]

Rwanda: removal of treatment as terrorist organizations of Rwandan Patriotic Front and Rwandan Patriotic Army for purposes of immigration, S3968 [18JN]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit funding for aerial refueling of non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen, S7488–S7490 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]

——— prohibit refueling of coalition planes, S3966 [18JN]

SBA: support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (S. 3561), S7333 [6DE]

Seabolt, Brandon (Ray): Office of the Sec. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S5755 [21AU]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA], S446 [23JA], S5441 [30JY]

——— permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 696), S7062 [15NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (S. Res. 457), S2079 [11AP]

Servicemen’s Readjustment Act: anniversary, S4270 [20JN]

Sesquicentennial of Connecticut’s Navy Installation: designate (S. Res. 458), S2079 [11AP]

Shaffer, Alan R.: nomination to be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, S8055 [2JA]

Ships and vessels: allow acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth, S5890, S5891 [23AU]

——— littoral combat ship funding, S3877 [13JN], S5886 [23AU]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (S. Res. 480), S2349 [23AP]

Slavonic, Gregory J.: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S3029 [6JN]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S2917 [24MY]

South Georgia-Moody AFB, GA: inclusion in Association of Defense Communities Great American Defense Communities list, S1313 [1MR]

Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC], S6792 [11OC]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, unanimous-consent agreement, S6792 [11OC]

Syria: U.S. policy, S7892 [19DE]

——— U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, S2131 [16AP], S2198 [17AP], S2313 [19AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6121 [12SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S61 [8JA], S570–S572 [30JA], S8005 [21DE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (S. Res. 595), S5437, S5438 [26JY]

USS Montana Committee: tribute, S8015 [21DE]

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S2829 [22MY]

Veterans: tribute to women veterans, S6960 [14NO]

Wardynski, Casey: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S8055 [2JA]

Weapons: expand capacity and capability of ballistic missile defense system of the U.S., S127 [10JA], S3287 [7JN]

Whitley, John E.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for financial management and Comptroller, S6217 [18SE]

World War II: provide for a program to commemorate 75th anniversary (S. 3661), S7142 [27NO], S8034 [22DE]

——— recognize anniversary and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (S. Res. 737), S7898 [19DE]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3003, S3027 [6JN]

——— tribute to 110th Regimental Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, S7045 [15NO]

Yankton, SD: tribute to South Dakota Army National Guard, Bravo Battery, 1-147th Field Artillery Battalion, S7755 [18DE]

Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program: anniversary, S518 [25JA]

Reports filed

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S519, S520 [25JA], S1242 [27FE], S1844 [20MR], S2390 [24AP], S2876, S2877 [23MY], S4731, S4732 [28JN], S5266 [24JY], S5516, S5517 [31JY], S5930 [23AU], S6303 [25SE], S6770 [10OC], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE], S7585 [13DE]

Allow Servicemembers To Terminate Their Cable, Satellite Television, and Internet Access Service Contracts While Deployed: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2409) (H. Rept. 115–866), H7153 [24JY]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S519, S520 [25JA], S1242, S1243 [27FE], S1378 [6MR], S1844 [20MR], S2390, S2391 [24AP], S2876, S2877 [23MY], S4731, S4732 [28JN], S5266, S5267 [24JY], S5516, S5517 [31JY], S5930, S5931 [23AU], S6303 [25SE], S6770 [10OC], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE], S7585 [13DE]

Berlin Airlift Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 634), S6413 [1OC]

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 908) (H. Rept. 115–702), H4582 [22MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 964) (H. Rept. 115–785), H5747 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 695, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 714) (H. Rept. 115–537), H676 [29JA]

Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4431) (H. Rept. 115–946), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–769), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3159) (S. Rept. 115–290), S4731 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–863), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee of Conference (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–874), H7685 [25JY]

——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–676), H3975 [15MY], H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 2987) (S. Rept. 115–262), S2991 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5786) (H. Rept. 115–673), H3934 [11MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3024) (S. Rept. 115–269), S3292 [7JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Defense Provision for Indefinite Duration of Certain Military Land Withdrawals and Improve and Make Management of Lands More Transparent: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4299) (H. Rept. 115–542), H736 [2FE]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements for Resolution on Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

FITARA Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1867) (S. Rept. 115–244), S2622 [10MY]

Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 115–865), H7153 [24JY]

Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2349) (S. Rept. 115–238), S2516 [7MY]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S520 [25JA], S1242, S1243 [27FE], S1844 [20MR], S2390, S2391 [24AP], S2876, S2877 [23MY], S4731, S4732 [28JN], S5931 [23AU], S6303 [25SE], S7385 [10DE], S7585 [13DE]

Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6013) (H. Rept. 115–969), H8882 [25SE]

Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (Military SAVE) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3642) (H. Rept. 115–683), H4241 [18MY]

National Guard and Reserve Entrepreneurship Support Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3561), S6815 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3561) (S. Rept. 115–448), S7989 [20DE]

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1900), S2876 [23MY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1900) (S. Rept. 115–304), S5003 [17JY]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S519, S520 [25JA], S1242, S1243 [27FE], S1844 [20MR], S2390, S2391 [24AP], S2876, S2877 [23MY], S4731, S4732, S4733 [28JN], S5267 [24JY], S5517 [31JY], S5931 [23AU], S6303, S6304 [25SE], S6770 [10OC], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of Alan R. Shaffer To Be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Acquisitions and Sustainment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Alex A. Beehler To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Casey Wardynski To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Charles D. Stimson To Be Dept. of the Navy General Counsel: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2877 [23MY]

Nomination of Gregory J. Slavonic To Be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of James H. Anderson To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of James J. Malloy To Be U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Commander: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7356 [6DE]

Nomination of James N. Stewart To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of John H. Gibson II To Be Dept. of Defense Chief Management Officer: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S580 [30JA]

Nomination of John Henderson To Be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S467 [23JA]

Nomination of Kevin Fahey To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Acquisition: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907 [13FE]

Nomination of Lisa M. Schenck To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of Lisa Porter To Be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Research and Engineering: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of Michael D. Griffin To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Research and Engineering: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S467 [23JA]

Nomination of Paul C. Ney, Jr., To Be Dept. of Defense General Counsel: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907 [13FE]

Nomination of Phyllis L. Bayer To Be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Installations, Energy, and the Environment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S467 [23JA]

Nomination of Robert H. McMahon To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Sustainment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Thomas E. Ayres To Be Dept. of the Air Force General Counsel: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907 [13FE]

Nomination of Thomas McCaffery To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Health Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of Veronica Daigle To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of William Roper To Be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Acquisition: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S467 [23JA]

Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6760) (H. Rept. 115–958), H8742 [24SE]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1020) (H. Rept. 115–873), H7154 [24JY]

Space Weather Coordination Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (S. 141) (H. Rept. 115–1129), H10612 [3JA]

Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5649) (H. Rept. 115–864), H7153 [24JY]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2646), S7241 [29NO]

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5520) (H. Rept. 115–690), H4241 [18MY]

Veterans Serving Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5938) (H. Rept. 115–871), H7154 [24JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3934 [14JN], H4721 [24MY]

Statements

Continuing Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H895 [6FE]

House Republican Tax Proposal Repeats Flaws in 2017 Tax Law: Robert Greenstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, H9173 [28SE]

Tribute to Andrew (Drew) P. Ross: Michael Shepherd, H10113 [12DE]

Summaries

Dept. of Defense Operations Under a Continuing Resolution, S413 [21JA]

Tables

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 1301), H5708–H5715 [26JN]

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Brock McIntosh, H5189 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 129, Dept. of Defense intensification of efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel, H1087 [13FE]

H. Res. 714, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 695, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H690 [30JA]

H. Res. 905, consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 908, consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4593 [23MY]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 961, consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 964, consideration of H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5759 [27JN]

H. Res. 994, recognize Marine Corps readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk, H6293 [17JY]

H. Res. 995, recognize importance of Congress completing Dept. of Defense appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year, H6285 [17JY]

H. Res. 998, recognize perilous readiness state of the Navy due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding, H6289 [17JY]

H. Res. 1007, express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations, H7650 [25JY]

H. Res. 1009, express that lack of timely and predictable Dept. of Defense funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of U.S. Special Operations Command and jeopardizes national security, H7645 [25JY]

H. Res. 1010, acknowledge Air Force readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel and call for regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls, H7647 [25JY]

H. Res. 1019, recommit to conference committee H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7150 [24JY]

H. Res. 1027, table H. Res. 1020, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1027 consideration of conference report of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]

H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, H9101 [27SE]

H. Res. 1142, exemption from certain War Powers Resolution requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H9515 [14NO]

H. Res. 1176, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements for resolution on removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 880, Military Injury Surgical Systems Integrated Operationally Nationwide To Achieve ZERO Preventable Deaths (MISSION ZERO) Act, H1236 [26FE]

H.R. 887, extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on active duty with U.S. Armed Forces during certain periods of hostilities, H10152 [12DE]

H.R. 1800, Dept. of Agriculture transfer of certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs, H1516 [13MR]

H.R. 1861, Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act, H5998 [10JY]

H.R. 2409, allow Armed Forces servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed, H7130 [24JY]

H.R. 2646, U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act, H755 [5FE]

H.R. 3642, Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (Military SAVE) Act, H4248 [21MY]

H.R. 4335, Servicemember Family Burial Act, H3755 [7MY]

H.R. 4431, Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act, H9076 [26SE]

H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act, H9587–H9589 [27NO]

H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S3403–S3595 [11JN], S4059–S4248 [19JN], H4378–H4556 [22MY]

H.R. 5576, Cyber Deterrence and Response Act, H7843–H7845 [5SE]

H.R. 5649, Transition Improvement Act, H7135–H7137 [24JY]

H.R. 5882, Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act, H7140 [24JY]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

H.R. 5938, Veterans Serving Veterans Act, H7142 [24JY]

H.R. 6013, Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act, H8853 [25SE]

H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act, H9495 [13NO]

H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5721–H5738 [26JN]

H.R. 6167, James William Robinson, Jr., Memorial Post Office Building, Westmont, IL, H10081 [11DE]

H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, H9158–H9165 [28SE]

H.R. 6886, Health Equity and Access for Returning Troops and Servicemembers (HEARTS) Act, H9156 [28SE]

S. 2101, USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act, S5560 [1AU], H10157 [12DE]

S. 2328, Pay Our Military Act, S349 [19JA]

S. 2349, Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act, S2731 [16MY]

S. 2351, Preserving Teacher Loan Forgiveness for Military Spouses Act, S551 [29JA]

S. 2497, Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies improvement and appropriation of funds to Israel authorization, S5570–S5572 [1AU]

S. 2497, improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8145 [12SE]

S. 2890, Dept. of Defense improvement of prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2796 [21MY]

S. 3523, Full Military Honors Act, S7897 [19DE]

S. 3561, National Guard and Reserve Entrepreneurship Support Act, S7333 [6DE]

S. 3661, 75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act, S7134, S7142 [27NO], H10538 [21DE]

S. Con. Res. 39, Lockheed Martin Corp. Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) anniversary, S3606 [11JN]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]

S. Con. Res. 50, commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens of the Marshall Islands and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S., S6929 [13NO]

S. Con. Res. 52, Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting with the U.S. anniversary, S7060 [15NO]

S. Con. Res. 58, recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the Army tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers, S7360 [6DE]

S. Res. 377, Military Retiree Appreciation Day, S469 [23JA]

S. Res. 389, U.S.S. Omaha commissioning, S586 [30JA]

S. Res. 409, tribute to Buffalo Soldiers, S1168 [15FE]

S. Res. 412, tribute to Women’s Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebration of Black History Month, S1169 [15FE]

S. Res. 424, National Guard Youth Challenge Program anniversary, S1380 [6MR], S7142 [27NO]

S. Res. 452, Sesquicentennial of Connecticut’s Navy Installation, S2014 [9AP]

S. Res. 457, Senate Legal Counsel representation and testimony of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al., S2076 [11AP]

S. Res. 458, Sesquicentennial of Connecticut’s Navy Installation, S2076 [11AP]

S. Res. 460, condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization), call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance, S2125 [12AP]

S. Res. 472, Gold Star Wives Day, S2223 [17AP]

S. Res. 475, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) anniversary, S2267 [18AP]

S. Res. 480, Silver Star Service Banner Day, S2349 [23AP]

S. Res. 488, Fort Benning, GA, anniversary, S2491 [26AP]

S. Res. 495, Public Service Recognition Week, S2494 [26AP]

S. Res. 504, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, S2628 [10MY]

S. Res. 515, Army 3d Infantry Regiment reactivation anniversary, S2775 [17MY]

S. Res. 522, Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, S2937 [24MY]

S. Res. 533, commissioning of U.S.S. Manchester, S2993 [5JN]

S. Res. 551, National GI Bill Commemoration Week, S4037 [19JN]

S. Res. 554, National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day, S4285 [20JN]

S. Res. 565, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, anniversary, S4745 [28JN], S7454 [11DE]

S. Res. 584, call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia, S5110 [19JY]

S. Res. 585, U.S.S. John F. Kennedy commissioning anniversary, S5110 [19JY]

S. Res. 591, support goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S5270 [24JY]

S. Res. 593, tribute to Grace Hopper, S5373 [25JY]

S. Res. 595, U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day, S5428 [26JY]

S. Res. 608, National Airborne Day, S5695 [16AU]

S. Res. 618, John F. Kennedy (U.S.S.) commissioning anniversary, S5935 [23AU]

S. Res. 622, support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain, S6060 [6SE]

S. Res. 634, Berlin Airlift anniversary, S6233 [18SE]

S. Res. 663, first delivery of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to the Army anniversary, S6414 [1OC]

S. Res. 673, Ingalls Shipbuilding (company) anniversary, S6821 [11OC]

S. Res. 696, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S7058 [15NO]

S. Res. 722, Day of the Deployed, S7437 [11DE]

S. Res. 737, recognize U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps anniversary and honor service of individuals who served during World War II, S7933 [19DE]

S. Res. 738, reconsider decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based, S7933 [19DE]

S. Res. 740, tribute to James A. Lyons, S7990 [20DE]

S. Res. 741, express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria, S8028 [22DE]

S. Res. 745, commemorate World War I armistice anniversary, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died, S8060 [2JA]

S.J. Res. 54, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S7565 [13DE]

Tributes

Mattis, Sec. of Defense, S8025 [22DE]

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Amendments

Federal Direct Loan Program: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7856, H7857, H7858, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7837 [5SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7806 [4SE]

Articles and editorials

Congress, Pass the PROSPER Act for Federal Student Aid Reform, H4772 [5JN]

What Betsy DeVos Should Have Said About the PROSPER Act, H4742 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions

Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students With Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education: establish (see S. 3106), S4343 [21JN]

American Dream Accounts: authorize to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see H.R. 6441), H6587 [19JY]

American History and Civics Education program: amend to require inclusion of programs that educate students about history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights (see S. 3446), S6189 [17SE]

American Technical Training Grant Program: establish (see H.R. 5146), H1340 [1MR]

Appropriations: authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for the disadvantaged (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]

Armed Forces: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see S. 2517), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

Arts and humanities: expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see S. 3391), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

Aviation: provide deferment to certain Federal student loan borrowers who are accruing aeronautical experience required for airline transport pilot certification (see H.R. 6926), H9149 [27SE]

Bullying: require reporting of bullying to appropriate authorities and assist with equal protection claims against entities who fail to respond appropriately to bullying (see H.R. 6148), H5284 [19JN]

Career counseling program: establish (see S. 2443), S1164 [15FE]

Career Pathway Grant Program: establish to support partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners (see S. 2407), S840 [8FE]

Children and youth: award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (see H.R. 5096), H1266 [26FE]

——— establish a competitive grant program assisting development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children (see H.R. 6945), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish competitive grant program to encourage collaboration between schools and parents around development of students social and emotional skills (see H.R. 6120), H5200 [14JN]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see S. 3626), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 7204), H9757 [30NO]

Colleges and universities: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (see H.R. 6036), H4979 [7JN]

——— amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (see S. 2596), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5390), H2041 [22MR]

——— award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment (see S. 2986), S2968 [4JN]

——— combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 6464), H6648 [23JY]

——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see S. 2530), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5241), H1507 [9MR]

——— ensure public institutions of higher education protect expressive activities in outdoor areas on campus (see S. 2394), S704 [7FE]

——— establish a grant program for eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide support services and resources designed to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges (see S. 3783), S7925 [19DE]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— establish work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program for eligible institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7376), H10510 [20DE]

——— improve accountability and protect students from bad actors in higher education, specifically in the for-profit college sector (see H.R. 7112), H9460 [30OC]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

——— increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (see H.R. 5550), H3440 [18AP]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6142 [12SE]

——— make grants to institutions of higher education for active assailant consulting and training programs (see H.R. 6803), H8724 [13SE]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

——— protect freedoms of speech, expression, and association and the right for student groups to invite speakers at public institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7229), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

——— provide basic and emergency supplemental living assistance grants under the student support services program (see H.R. 7297), H10209 [13DE]

——— provide for higher education reform by creating a pilot program promoting innovation and increasing accountability in affordability, access, and value (see H.R. 6947), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (see S. 2984), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize and improve the Federal work-study program (see H.R. 5312), H1651 [15MR]

——— reform the experimental sites initiative to establish innovation zones at colleges and universities (see S. 2342), S520 [25JA] (see S. 3596), S6815 [11OC]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

——— require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (see S. 2699), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5564), H3441 [18AP]

——— require institutions of higher education to offer substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services to students (see H.R. 6535), H7686 [25JY]

——— require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team (see H.R. 5110), H1333 [27FE]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6352), H6173 [12JY]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]

——— require the FBI to create a list of foreign intelligence threats to higher education and require reporting to Dept. of Education of certain gifts from such entities (see H.R. 6821), H8725 [13SE]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE] (see H.R. 7303), H10210 [13DE]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process and increase income threshold to qualify for zero expected family contribution in determining Federal student aid eligibility (see S. 3353), S5692 [16AU]

——— streamline credit sharing between community colleges and four-year institutions so transfer students know when they are eligible to receive an associate’s degree through a reverse transfer (see S. 3066), S3951 [14JN]

——— support community college and industry partnerships (see S. 2390), S703 [7FE]

——— support innovative, evidence-based approaches in postsecondary education, encourage open educational resources, allow pay for success initiatives, and provide additional evaluation authority (see S. 3294), S5423 [26JY]

——— waive rule relative to percentage of income from Federal student aid for proprietary institutions impacted by Hurricanes Irma or Maria (see H.R. 5850), H4138 [16MY]

Crime: require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify the school’s president and a member of the Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (see S. 2431), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5157), H1372 [5MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: develop and carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness relative to use of technology in food and agriculture (see H.R. 6386), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]

Dept. of Labor: provide grants to State-recognized or federally recognized apprenticeship programs to support expansion, awareness, and prestige of such programs (see H.R. 6425), H6557 [18JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish State and multistate infrastructure banks to provide loans for repair, construction, renovation, or improvement of educational facilities (see H.R. 5318), H1652 [15MR]

Depts. of Education and HHS: provide substance use prevention and treatment grants for institutions of higher education (see S. 2791), S2517 [7MY]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Education: issue guidance on security for schools based on security standards issued for Federal buildings (see H.R. 5990), H4738 [1JN]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (see H.R. 5242), H1507 [9MR]

——— develop and implement best practices for occupation-specific education for school resource officers (see H.R. 5523), H3342 [16AP]

——— develop and implement national standards and best practices for school resource officers (see H.R. 5243), H1507 [9MR]

——— prohibit authorizing policies or agreements between schools and law enforcement encouraging non-reporting of criminal activity of students (see H.R. 5400), H2041 [22MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6470), H6648 [23JY]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H3741 [27AP]

——— provide additional funds to States to establish and make disbursements from high cost funds to reimburse local schools for special educational services (see H.R. 5976), H4732 [25MY]

Discrimination: establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6765), H8107 [10SE]

——— provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 2940), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5924), H4692 [23MY]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6184), H5505 [21JN]

District of Columbia: reauthorize tuition assistance programs (see H.R. 7344), H10336 [19DE]

Drugs: provide grants to communities affected by substance use disorder to enable those communities to plan for and implement full-service community schools (see S. 3362), S5831 [22AU]

Early Learning Challenge Fund: establish (see H.R. 6946), H9150 [27SE]

Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs (see H.R. 5119), H1333 [27FE]

——— enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

——— provide loan forgiveness to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers and tax credits for STEM school supplies, and incentivize STEM hiring practices (see H.R. 5962), H4728 [24MY]

——— recognize contributions of, and increase Federal investment in, public schools and disapprove expanding use of Federal funds to subsidize private school expenses (see H. Con. Res. 114), H1542 [13MR]

Employment: award career pathways innovation grants to local educational agencies to encourage partnerships with businesses to help students explore a variety of career pathways (see S. 2775), S2484 [26AP]

——— award grants to secondary schools that establish projects to encourage students in their junior and senior school years to experience career and technical education courses at community colleges (see H.R. 5020), H1177 [14FE]

——— carry out pilot programs to improve skills and job training (see H.R. 5018), H1177 [14FE]

——— conduct activities that reduce out-of-pocket expenses relative to enrollment in a career and technical education course or dual or concurrent enrollment program for students in special populations (see S. 3101), S4281 [20JN]

——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle and high schools (see S. 3152), S4513 [27JN]

——— establish prize competition on programs to prepare high school students for careers in in-demand industry sectors or occupations (see H.R. 6995), H9405 [28SE]

——— improve career and technical education (see S. 3129), S4369 [25JN]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (see S. 3083), S3982 [18JN]

——— provide for career and technical education research and outreach (see S. 3141), S4410 [26JN]

——— provide for preparation of career and technical education teachers (see S. 2737), S2391 [24AP]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: clarify requirements of authorized representatives (see H.R. 5224), H1501 [8MR]

Federal aid programs: increase income limit of the simplified needs test on applications for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6349), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support dual or concurrent enrollment programs offering career and technical education (see H.R. 6685), H7776 [28AU]

Federal Direct Loan Program: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see S. 3207), S4950 [12JY]

——— establish a Federal student loan restructured repayment schedule for certain borrowers who are agricultural producers (see S. 2684), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch (see S. 2682), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (see H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]

——— include Parent PLUS loans in income-contingent and income-based repayment plans, reduce interest rates and eliminate origination fees for such loans, and provide counseling for borrowers (see H.R. 6280), H5974 [28JN]

——— increase minimum salary threshold for income-driven repayment plans, allow refinancing, bolster forgiveness programs, and reinstate graduate student programs relative to student loans (see H.R. 5549), H3440 [18AP]

——— increase transparency relative to loan repayment options for Federal student loan borrowers (see H.R. 6473), H6648 [23JY]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 5734), H3885 [9MY]

——— provide no interest loan deferment eligibility for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6579), H7722 [26JY]

——— provide student loan eligibility for mid-career, part-time students (see H.R. 5371), H1754 [21MR]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (see H. Res. 1049), H7824 [4SE]

——— simplify repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3584), S6815 [11OC]

Federal Pell Grant Program: establish an Early Federal Pell Grant Commitment Program (see S. 3769), S7790 [18DE]

——— increase and improve access to grants, correlate State higher education funding with allotments, and increase college transparency on costs and student outcomes (see S. 3018), S3035 [6JN]

——— provide for job training Federal Pell Grants and increase support for working students (see H.R. 6935), H9150 [27SE]

——— reinstate eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

——— revise amounts of discretionary funding (see S. 3423), S6059 [6SE]

Financial literacy: improve for secondary school students (see S. 3745), S7509 [12DE]

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP): reform (see S. 2664), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5481), H3209 [12AP]

Health: promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see S. 3686), S7241 [29NO]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

Health care professionals: make demonstration grants to eligible local educational agencies for the purpose of increasing the numbers of school nurses in public schools (see S. 2532), S1629 [12MR] (see H.R. 5251), H1542 [13MR]

Holocaust: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H3095 [10AP]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 2344), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 6794), H8724 [13SE]

Impact Aid Program: provide temporary construction grants to eligible local educational agencies (see H.R. 6830), H8731 [17SE]

Information technology: award grants to local educational agencies to enable high school students to take a computer coding class in place of certain other subjects in order to fulfill a graduation requirement (see H.R. 6334), H6111 [11JY]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants for integration of cybersecurity education (see H.R. 7214), H9763 [3DE]

——— support coding education (see S. 3122), S4368 [25JN]

Informaton technology: modernize, renovate, or repair career and technical education facilities, enable rural or Native American schools to remodel or build high-tech facilities, and support high-speed Internet (see S. 3589), S6815 [11OC]

Languages: award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see S. 3408), S6038 [5SE] (see H.R. 4838), H553 [18JA]

——— establish dual-language education programs in low-income communities (see H.R. 7302), H10210 [13DE]

Law enforcement: prevent Federal funds from being used to establish discipline policies that intentionally discourage reporting of certain dangerous student behavior or interfere with law enforcement agencies (see S. 2618), S1947 [22MR]

Libraries: create a Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months (see S. 3307), S5517 [31JY]

Mental health: effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6142 [12SE]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5932), H4692 [23MY]

Mental health effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see H.R. 6775), H8169 [12SE]

Office of Federal Correctional Education: establish (see S. 3588), S6815 [11OC]

Office of Rural Education Policy: establish (see H.R. 6526), H7686 [25JY]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (see S. 2349), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4893), H677 [29JA]

Power resources: provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6802), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify (see H.R. 4859), H582 [19JA]

——— waive accrual of student loan interest and expand eligibility to volunteer first responders and first-time farmers (see S. 3124), S4368 [25JN]

Religion: protect rights of free speech and free exercise, reject labeling of groups as hate groups based on religion or political views, and prevent discrimination and crime based on such labeling (see H. Res. 903), H4209 [17MY]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 6279), H5974 [28JN]

Safety: allow use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program grants to reinforce school safety infrastructure, technology, and personnel (see S. 3506), S6341 [26SE]

——— require Institute of Education Sciences to make available to elementary and secondary school officials research for improving school safety (see H.R. 6798), H8724 [13SE]

——— require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying (see H.R. 6196), H5580 [22JN]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 5332), H1698 [19MR]

——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see S. 3413), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6722), H7919 [6SE]

——— carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H1332 [27FE]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

——— establish grant program for construction of schools in overcrowded areas (see H.R. 6002), H4776 [5JN]

——— improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

——— prohibit stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals (see H.R. 6977), H9405 [28SE]

——— require that certain Federal education funds be used for the improvement of security at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5307), H1651 [15MR]

Science: provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 5136), H1340 [1MR]

Social Security: prevent low-income seniors from losing benefits due to defaulted student loan debt by increasing amount of benefits exempted from garnishment (see S. 3320), S5582 [1AU]

States: allow States to submit a State management decision and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 6259), H5973 [28JN]

Taxation: facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (see S. 3611), S6924 [13NO] (see H.R. 7386), H10511 [20DE]

Teachers: award grants to establish teacher leader development programs (see H.R. 5767), H3929 [10MY]

——— improve career and technical education by providing improved educational opportunities and financial assistance for career and technical educators (see H.R. 5944), H4693 [23MY]

——— improve professional development for career and technical educators (see H.R. 5943), H4693 [23MY]

——— provide career and technical education for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers (see H.R. 6440), H6587 [19JY]

——— provide for teacher, principal, and other school leader quality enhancement (see S. 3340), S5582 [1AU]

——— provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and enhance institutional aid to address teacher and principal shortages (see S. 3308), S5518 [31JY]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (see S. 2351), S549 [29JA]

——— support early childhood educators and elementary and secondary school teachers through increased training, loan forgiveness, teaching certification assistance, and tax credits (see S. 2370), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4914), H736 [2FE]

——— support preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children in under-resourced and under-served communities (see S. 3185), S4843 [9JY] (see H.R. 7023), H9414 [2OC]

Technology: support innovative technology partnerships through grants to encourage increased innovation in higher education programs (see H.R. 5053), H1212 [15FE]

Territories: comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (see H.R. 4761), H131 [10JA]

——— provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (see H.R. 6770), H8169 [12SE]

Tobacco products: include e-cigarettes in smoking bans in schools, clarify that educational assistance can be used for e-cigarette prevention by schools, and authorize studies in e-cigarette use prevention (see S. 3701), S7275 [4DE]

TRIO programs: clarify treatment of technical errors in applications (see S. 3535), S6413 [1OC]

——— require priority be given to homeless children and youth and students in foster care (see H.R. 5915), H4583 [22MY]

Voting: designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students, and reimburse such schools for costs of conducting such drives (see H.R. 6298), H5975 [28JN]

Conference reports

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

Letters

Dept. of Education programs funding: Jeff Carter and Sheryl Cohen, Committee for Education Funding, H4879 [7JN]

Early childhood education programs funding: Council for a Strong America, S120 [10JA]

Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act: Dean C. Garfield, Information Technology Industry Council, S523 [25JA]

——— John Neuffer, Semiconductor Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Motions

Federal Direct Loan Program: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7861 [5SE]

Press releases

CFGI and SHRM Applaud Immigration Innovation Act: Council for Global Immigration, S523 [25JA]

SIIA Says I-Squared Act Is Critical for U.S. Economy and Global Competitiveness: Software and Information Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Remarks in House

American Dream Accounts: authorize to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students, H7191 [25JY]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Broadview Heights, OH: Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1405 [12OC]

Cadet, MO: Kingston Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1680 [17DE]

Children and youth: award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (H.R. 5096), E219 [26FE]

Colleges and universities: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (H.R. 6036), E795 [7JN]

——— affordability, H1509 [13MR]

——— combat campus sexual violence, H6579–H6585 [19JY], E1039 [19JY], E1041 [23JY]

——— combat campus sexual violence (H.R. 1949), H3458 [24AP], H6267 [17JY], H6584 [19JY]

——— encourage eligible educational institutions to provide additional information and counseling services to Federal student aid recipients, H7859 [5SE]

——— encourage institutions of higher education to have students attend in-person loan counseling sessions, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential, H9808 [10DE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (H.R. 6543), H7836, H7851 [5SE]

——— require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (H.R. 5564), H3493 [24AP]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H1509 [13MR], H3965–H3967 [15MY], H4688–H4690 [23MY], H4742, H4743, H4770–H4773 [5JN], H7835, H7851, H7853 [5SE], H9527 [15NO]

Cortland, OH: Maplewood Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1368 [5OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (H.R. 5242), H3947–H3949 [15MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2022, H2025 [22MR], H7803–H7806 [4SE], H8897–H8904, H9040–H9047 [26SE]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (H.R. 5658), H3843 [9MY]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

Discrimination: establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 6765), E1228 [10SE]

——— issue financial penalities to schools that fail to comply with Title IX protections, H6583 [19JY]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (H.R. 3828), H5162 [14JN]

Federal Direct Loan Program: address issues relative to increasing levels of Federal student loan debt, H90 [10JA]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer, H9044 [26SE]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (H.R. 2976), H3562 [25AP]

——— discharge Federal loan debt of students enrolled at schools that closed, H7835 [5SE]

——— inform college students of anticipated monthly payments for any income-driven student loan repayment plans for which they are eligible as part of annual counseling process, H7857, H7858 [5SE]

——— inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer as part of annual counseling process, H7857 [5SE]

——— notify parents that their dependents may qualify for scholarships, grants, and Federal work-study jobs prior to taking out Parent PLUS loans and of early repayment options, H7858 [5SE]

——— provide all college students with explanation on seeking additional assistance from the financial aid office should they experience a change in financial circumstances, H7856 [5SE]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (H.R. 4001), H7816 [4SE]

——— require as part of annual counseling process to inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer, H7856 [5SE]

——— require student loan exit counseling include a warning about fraudulent third-party debt relief companies, H7860, H7861 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7850–H7864 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7834–H7839 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), motion to recommit, H7861 [5SE]

Federal Pell Grant Program: ensure Pell grants used at a school which has closed do not count toward Pell Grant lifetime caps, H7835 [5SE]

Firearms: prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, H7804 [4SE]

Hinsdale, IL: Monroe Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E803 [8JN]

Information technology: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants for integration of cybersecurity education (H.R. 7214), H9806, H9807 [10DE]

Kleeger, Rose: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, H689 [30JA]

Poplar Bluff, MO: Lake Road Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1678 [17DE]

Scarbrough, DuShun: Dept. of Education Martin Luther King, Jr., Drum Major Innovation Service award recipeint, H3154 [12AP]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 5374), H3710 [27AP], H9698 [29NO]

——— provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities (H.R. 2475), H4597 [23MY]

Territories: comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (H.R. 4761), H91 [10JA], E22 [10JA]

——— provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (H.R. 6770), H8110 [12SE]

Totwani, Mansi: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, H689 [30JA]

Veterans: ensure than veterans receive financial counseling when applying for student loans, H7861 [5SE]

Waipahu, HI: Honowai Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1245 [13SE]

Wheaton, IL: Wheaton Christian Grammar School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E57 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Abercrombie, ND: Richland Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]

Blew, James: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, S4963 [16JY], S4980 [17JY]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, unanimous-consent agreement, S4364 [25JN]

Brogan, Frank T.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education, S4364 [25JN]

Buxton, ND: Central Valley School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]

Colleges and universities: amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (S. 2596), S1950 [22MR]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (S. 3467), S6226 [18SE]

——— provide grants to higher education institutions to expand access to dual and concurrent enrollment programs and early/middle college programs (S. 718), S4859 [10JY]

——— provide greater support to college students with dependents by increasing access to on-campus child care (S. 1690), S675 [7FE]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (S. 2984), S2936 [24MY]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S1935 [22MR], S2803, S2804 [22MY], S5736 [21AU]

Courts: prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5671, S5673, S5685 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5735, S5738–S5741, S5751, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5811 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046 [6SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR], S1622 [12MR]

——— teacher compensation and school funding, S2375 [24AP]

Employment: give States receiving career and technical education funds the discretion to identify and eliminate excessive occupational licenses that create employment barriers (S. 945), S5466 [31JY]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (S. 3083), S3984 [18JN]

——— provide for preparation of career and technical education teachers (S. 2737), S2392 [24AP]

Falmouth, ME: Falmouth High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7081 [26NO]

Federal Pell Grant Program: allow the awarding of job training Federal Pell Grants (S. 206), S2572 [9MY]

——— increase for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers, S2675 [15MY], S2753, S2763 [17MY]

——— increase maximum discretionary award, S5738 [21AU], S5904, S5905 [23AU]

Firearms: prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, S5873, S5885 [23AU]

Frenchville, ME: Dr. Levesque Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7081 [26NO]

Health: promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (S. 3686), S7243 [29NO]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (S. 2344), S521–S524 [25JA]

Information technology: support coding education (S. 3122), S5477 [31JY], S5910 [23AU]

Marcus, Kenneth L.: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights, S3596 [11JN]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights, S3269, S3272, S3277, S3278, S3280, S3289 [7JN]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights, unanimous-consent agreement, S2871 [23MY]

Mental health: increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools, S2787 [21MY]

Muniz, Carlos G.: nomination to be Dept. of Education General Counsel, S2199 [17AP], S2227, S2241, S2243 [18AP]

——— nomination to be Dept. of Education General Counsel, unanimous-consent agreement, S1999 [9AP]

Ohio: tribute to Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients, S6798 [11OC]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (S. 2349), S2731 [16MY]

Purdue University: urge commitment to end certain practices, such as, predispute mandatory arbitration clauses and class action bans in student enrollment, after acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University, S6806 [11OC]

Schneider, Mark: nomination to be Dept. of Education Institute of Education Science Director, S1931 [22MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (S. 2572), S6793 [11OC]

——— improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

——— require school administrators to report violent conduct of students to local law enforcement, S1367 [6MR]

Stump, Scott: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of Education for Career, Technical, and Adult Education, S5001 [17JY]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Career, Technical, and Adult Education, S4962 [16JY]

Taxation: facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (S. 3611), S7946 [19DE]

Teachers: provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and enhance institutional aid to address teacher and principal shortages (S. 3308), S5520 [31JY]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (S. 2351), S550 [29JA]

West Fargo, ND: Freedom Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]

Yarmouth, ME: Yarmouth Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7082 [26NO]

Zais, Mitchell M.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Education, S2106 [12AP], S2661 [15MY], S2687 [16MY]

——— nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Education, unanimous-consent agreement, S2466 [26AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1049) (H. Rept. 115–919), H7824 [4SE]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]

Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2349) (S. Rept. 115–238), S2516 [7MY]

Nomination of Frank T. Brogan To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of James Blew To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Kenneth L. Marcus To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Mark Schneider To Be Dept. of Education Institute of Education Science Director: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of Mitchell M. Zais To Be Deputy Sec. of Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Robert L. King To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Postsecondary Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7241 [29NO]

Nomination of Scott Stump To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Career, Technical, and Adult Education: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4508) (H. Rept. 115–550), H1074 [8FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1049, consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, H7834 [5SE]

H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]

H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, H7853–H7855 [5SE]

H.R. 5242, School Resource Officer Assessment Act, H3948 [15MY]

S. 2349, Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act, S2731 [16MY]

S. 2351, Preserving Teacher Loan Forgiveness for Military Spouses Act, S551 [29JA]

S. 2596, FAFSA Fairness Act, S1950 [22MR]

S. 2664, GEAR UP for Success Act, S2123 [12AP]

S. 3205, Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, S4952 [12JY]

S. 3611, Faster Access to Federal Student Aid Act, S7946 [19DE]

S. 3686, Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act, S7244 [29NO]

S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]

Tributes

Eisenhower, Dwight D., S6629 [5OC]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Amendments

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2970 [4JN], S2994, S2996, S2997 [5JN], S3041, S3042, S3224, S3225, S3226, S3227, S3228, S3229, S3230, S3231, S3232, S3233, S3234, S3237, S3238, S3239, S3240, S3241, S3242, S3243, S3245, S3247, S3248, S3250, S3251, S3252, S3253, S3255, S3256, S3257, S3258, S3260, S3261, S3262 [6JN], S3301, S3302, S3303, S3304, S3305, S3306, S3307, S3308, S3309, S3311, S3312, S3314, S3319, S3320, S3321, S3322, S3323, S3324, S3325, S3326, S3327, S3328, S3329, S3332, S3333, S3336, S3337, S3338, S3339, S3341, S3342, S3343, S3344, S3345, S3349, S3350, S3351, S3352, S3353, S3354, S3355, S3356, S3357, S3358, S3359, S3360, S3361, S3362, S3363, S3364, S3365, S3366, S3367, S3368, S3369, S3370, S3371, S3372, S3373, S3374, S3375, S3377, S3378, S3379, S3380, S3381, S3382, S3383, S3385, S3389 [7JN], S3403, S3595, S3611, S3612, S3613, S3614, S3615, S3616, S3617, S3618, S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3625, S3626, S3627, S3628, S3629, S3630, S3631, S3633, S3634, S3635, S3636, S3637, S3638, S3639, S3640, S3641, S3686, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3690, S3691, S3692, S3693, S3694, S3695, S3697, S3698, S3699, S3700, S3701, S3702, S3703, S3704, S3705, S3706, S3707, S3708, S3710, S3711, S3712, S3713, S3714, S3715, S3716, S3717, S3718, S3719, S3720, S3721, S3722, S3723, S3724 [11JN], S3748, S3767, S3768, S3769, S3770, S3774, S3775, S3776, S3777, S3778, S3844, S3845, S3846, S3847, S3849, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3859, S3860 [12JN], S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3914, S3915, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3920, S3922, S3923 [13JN], S3934, S3935, S3936, S3956, S3957 [14JN], S3985 [18JN], H4556, H4557, H4558, H4559, H4560, H4562, H4563, H4564, H4565, H4566, H4567, H4568, H4569, H4570, H4571, H4572, H4573, H4574, H4575, H4576, H4577, H4578, H4579 [22MY], H4607, H4608, H4609, H4610, H4611, H4612, H4614, H4615, H4616, H4652, H4653, H4654, H4655, H4656, H4657, H4660, H4661, H4662, H4663, H4666, H4667, H4673, H4674, H4675, H4678, H4679, H4680, H4681 [23MY], H4699, H4700, H4701, H4705, H4706, H4707, H4708, H4709, H4710, H4711, H4712, H4713, H4714, H4715, H4717 [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 908), H4602 [23MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3985, S4006, S4007 [18JN], S4021, S4022, S4039, S4040, S4041, S4042, S4043, S4044, S4045, S4046, S4047, S4048, S4049, S4050, S4051, S4053, S4054, S4055, S4056, S4057, S4059, S4249 [19JN], S4265, S4287, S4288, S4289, S4290, S4291, S4292 [20JN], S4325, S4329, S4333, S4334, S4335, S4336, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4350, S4351 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], H4925, H4926, H4928, H4929, H4930, H4931, H4933, H4934, H4936, H4937, H4939, H4940, H4941, H4944, H4945, H4946, H4947, H4949, H4950, H4951, H4952, H4953, H4954, H4955, H4956, H4964, H4965, H4966, H4968, H4969, H4970, H4971, H4972, H4973, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977 [7JN], H4985, H4986, H4987, H4988, H4990, H4991, H4993, H4994 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

EPA: revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7278 [4DE]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7698 [26JY]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Information technology: establish a pilot program to identify security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector (S. 79), S7953 [19DE]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), H7891, H7892, H7893 [6SE]

——— codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7837 [5SE]

NRC: modernize functions by establishing new transparency and accountability measures for budget and fee programs and enabling advanced nuclear reactor licensing (S. 512), S7957, S7991 [20DE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H3906, H3907, H3908 [10MY]

——— amend (H.R. 3053), consideration (H. Res. 879), H3848 [9MY]

Research: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419, S1482 [7MR]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), S5202, S5219 [23JY]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (S. 2503), S5202, S5219 [23JY]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), S7617 [13DE], H10298 [19DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY], H5788 [27JN], H5984 [3JY]

——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development appropriations, H5827 [28JN]

Articles and editorials

How a Coal Baron’s Wish List Became President Trump’s To-Do List, S243 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions

Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E): establish policy (see H.R. 5906), H4582 [22MY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H4583 [22MY]

Armed Forces: develop a solar workforce training course for certain members (see H.R. 6166), H5362 [20JN]

Awards, medals, prizes: provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H1211 [15FE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see S. 2352), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

——— develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

Coal: provide that certain coal-fired powerplants are eligible for loan guarantees (see S. 3653), S7051 [15NO]

Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership (CHP TAP) Program: establish (see H.R. 6949), H9150 [27SE]

Cybersecurity: establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to identify and promote cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk-power system (see H.R. 5239), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 2987), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 5515), H3315 [13AP]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY] (see H. Res. 908), H4582 [22MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (see H. Res. 1019), H7155 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6802), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see S. 3656), S7088 [26NO] (see H.R. 6398), H6462 [17JY]

Electric power: establish energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program (see H.R. 7313), H10210 [13DE]

——— make innovative technology loan guarantee support available for battery storage technologies (see H.R. 7312), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide for certain programs and developments relative to cybersecurity and vulnerabilities of, and physical threats to, the electric grid (see H.R. 5240), H1507 [9MR]

——— provide for consideration of energy storage systems by electric utilities as part of a supply side resource process (see H.R. 7311), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide for modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid and carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector (see S. 2444), S1164 [15FE]

——— provide for study and evaluation of net metering, which allows consumers and businesses who generate their own electricity to be compensated for energy they provide to the electric grid (see S. 2747), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 5615), H3574 [25AP]

——— provide for technology demonstration program relative to modernization of the electric grid (see S. 2445), S1164 [15FE]

Employment: expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to improve training and education for skilled technical workers at national laboratories and National Nuclear Security Administration facilities (see H.R. 5567), H3441 [18AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2975), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5895), H4283 [21MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN] (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1059), H8169 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

Energy Reorganization Act: clarify whistleblower rights and protections for Dept. of Energy and NRC employees (see S. 2968), S2924 [24MY]

Executive departments: amend functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries (see H.R. 5174), H1441 [6MR]

Federal Smart Building Program: establish (see S. 2447), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5069), H1217 [16FE]

Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program: establish (see H.R. 5042), H1211 [15FE]

Foreign Service: require a report on efforts and options to mitigate acoustic attacks on officers and their families and physical protection capabilities for U.S. embassies, consulates, and residences (see H.R. 6262), H5973 [28JN]

Government regulations: improve process authorizing transfer of civilian nuclear commerce technology and assistance (see H.R. 6351), H6173 [12JY]

——— make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]

Health care facilities: establish pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and increase resilience to improve security (see H.R. 4788), H172 [12JA]

High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HA-LEU) fuel: establish and carry out a program to support availability (see H.R. 6140), H5284 [19JN]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 1020), H7154 [24JY]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (see H. Res. 1027), H7685 [25JY]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Motor vehicles: promote national security and jobs through use of natural gas to fuel heavy-duty trucks and fleet vehicles (see H.R. 5959), H4728 [24MY]

National Laboratories: provide directors signature authority for certain agreements (see H.R. 5907), H4582 [22MY]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), consideration (see H. Res. 1049), H7824 [4SE]

——— establish a natural gas demand response pilot program (see S. 2649), S2075 [11AP]

——— provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 3495), S6304 [25SE]

NRC: prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations for spent fuel stored at closed nuclear reactors (see S. 2396), S704 [7FE]

Nuclear energy: carry out demonstration projects relative to advanced nuclear reactor technologies to support domestic energy needs (see H.R. 5260), H1542 [13MR]

——— develop a report on a pilot program to site, construct, and operate micro-reactors at critical national security locations (see H.R. 6141), H5284 [19JN]

——— establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S6059 [6SE]

——— provide financial assistance to local governments impacted by reduction in tax revenue from nuclear powerplants (see H.R. 6814), H8725 [13SE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), consideration (see H. Res. 879), H3833 [8MY]

Office of Science: authorize basic research programs (see H.R. 5905), H4582 [22MY]

Pipelines: carry out a program relative to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities (see H.R. 5175), H1441 [6MR]

Power resources: establish Clean Energy Victory Bonds to increase investment in domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 5586), H3452 [23AP]

——— establish coal technology program to improve conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels and continue research on rare earth element separation technologies (see S. 2803), S2552 [8MY]

——— establish energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program (see S. 3376), S5931 [23AU]

——— improve process to authorize construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for import and export of oil and natural gas and transmission of electricity (see S. 3056), S3760 [12JN]

——— reauthorize research in fossil energy and promote development and demonstration of environmentally responsible coal and natural gas technologies (see H.R. 5745), H3928 [10MY]

——— re-establish certain hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure rules, standards for well construction, and waste management rules (see H.R. 6768), H8107 [10SE]

Public utilities: provide physical and cyber security assistance to electric utilities in areas with fewer resources due to size or region and report on vulnerabilities in electricity distribution systems (see S. 3677), S7241 [29NO]

Research: establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (see S. 2503), S1378 [6MR]

——— provide for a coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (see H.R. 7171), H9667 [27NO]

Schools: make grants to local educational agencies for purposes of supporting renewable energy-based heating and cooling systems in schools (see H.R. 7197), H9743 [29NO]

Science: carry out quantum information science research (see S. 3673), S7190 [28NO]

——— provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see S. 3143), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

——— provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]

Small business: establish a small business voucher program to be used at national laboratories in any technology area (see S. 2858), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5839), H4137 [16MY]

States: provide Federal financial assistance to States to implement State energy security plans (see S. 3676), S7241 [29NO]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: carry out a program to lease underused facilities (see S. 3618), S6964 [14NO]

——— carry out a program to lease underutilized facilities (see H.R. 6511), H7686 [25JY]

Technology: establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage (see H.R. 5610), H3574 [25AP]

21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board: establish (see S. 2449), S1164 [15FE]

U.S. Enrichment Corp. Fund: permanently rescind unobligated amounts (see H.R. 6704), H7870 [5SE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Veterans: establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy industry, including solar, wind, cybersecurity, and other low-carbon emissions sectors or zero-emissions sectors of the energy industry (see S. 3088), S4035 [19JN]

Yucca Mountain, NV: prohibit action on licensing, planning, or construction of a nuclear waste repository prior to OMB study on economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses (see H.R. 5643), H3706 [26AP]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756, S3757 [12JN], S3933, S3934, S3943 [14JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5412 [26JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Conference reports

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 5515), H6653–H7088 [23JY], H7202–H7637 [25JY]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H4378 [22MY]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4377 [22MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4376 [22MY]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4375, H4376, H4377, H4378 [22MY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H4375 [22MY]

——— Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H4375 [22MY]

Dept. of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8870 [25SE]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H8870 [25SE]

Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act: Charlie Riedl, Center for Liquefied Natural Gas (CLNG), H7893 [6SE]

——— Heather Reams, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (organization), H7893 [6SE]

——— Terry O’Sullivan, Laborers’ International Union of North America, H7893 [6SE]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]

——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]

——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]

——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]

——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]

——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments: Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada, E655 [15MY]

——— Carolyn Goodman, Mayor of Las Vegas, NV, H3895 [10MY]

——— D. Taylor, Unite Here (organization), H3897 [10MY]

——— Mary Beth Sewald, Michael Bolognini, and Hugh Anderson, Las Vegas, NV, Metro Chamber of Commerce, H3895 [10MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3891 [10MY]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H3891 [10MY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3891 [10MY]

——— several organizations, H3895 [10MY]

——— several organizations and businesses, H3896 [10MY]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3005 [6JN], S3886, S3887 [13JN], S4858, S4868 [10JY], H4717, H4721 [24MY], H5782, H5784 [27JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), S270 [18JA], S1886 [22MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3930 [14JN], S4329 [21JN], S4890 [11JY], H4998 [8JN]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), H7898 [6SE]

Press releases

DOE 2017 Wind Market Reports Indicate Strong Wind Power Installation Trends and Falling Prices—Texas, Oklahoma, and Iowa Lead the Nation, S6128 [12SE]

Proposals

Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Advanced Manufacturing Office: funding, H4931 [7JN]

Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E): establish policy (H.R. 5906), H5779–H5781 [27JN]

——— funding, H4939, H4940 [7JN]

——— funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development funding, H4934–H4936 [7JN]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Bellevue, WA: tribute to Odle Middle School National Science Bowl team, E1380 [5OC]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Burnison, Melissa F.: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, E264 [6MR]

Corps of Engineers: construction account funding, H4925, H4926 [7JN]

Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response program: funding, H4933 [7JN]

Defense-Related Uranium Mines Program: funding, H4945 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H3913 [10MY], H4269 [21MY], H4292, H4367–H4581 [22MY], H4588, H4590, H4593, H4603–H4682 [23MY], H4699–H4722, H4723, H4725 [24MY], H5347 [20JN], H6572 [19JY], E713 [23MY], E726, E727, E728, E732, E733 [24MY], E832 [13JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7699–H7709 [26JY], H7833 [5SE], E1069 [25JY], E1122 [3AU], E1128 [7AU]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 908), H4593–H4603 [23MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), corrections in engrossment, H4722 [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, H5783 [27JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to recommit, H4720 [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), recommit to conference committee (H. Res. 1019), H7150 [24JY]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration weapons activities funding, H4666, H4667 [23MY]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (H.R. 6398), H8868–H8872 [25SE]

Electric power: electricity delivery program funding, H4933 [7JN]

——— power grid cybersecurity funding, H4965 [7JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H4951, H4955 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], E813, E815, E816 [8JN], E832 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1059), H8181–H8184 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to recommit, H4998, H4999 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), Senate amendment, H5826 [28JN]

Energy Efficiency Day: observance, E1371 [5OC]

Environmental Justice Program: funding to address environmental concerns in both urban and rural settings, H4940 [7JN]

EPA: prohibit funding to mandate State greenhouse gas emissions levels based on reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, H6516, H6517 [18JY]

——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), H10558–H10560 [21DE]

Government regulations: establish the same compliance date for amended energy conservation standards for both light bulbs and motors in ceiling fan light kits (S. 2030), H1659–H1661 [19MR]

Hanford, WA: nuclear waste storage site cleanup funding, H3891 [10MY]

Hazardous substances: enter into contracts for storage of certain high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, take title to such materials, and make certain expenditures from the Nuclear Waste Fund, H3894 [10MY]

——— Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1355, H1356, H1357–H1363 [5MR], H3891, H3893, H3894 [10MY], H4937, H4938, H4949 [7JN], H6245 [16JY], E816 [8JN]

High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HA-LEU) fuel: establish and carry out a program to support availability (H.R. 6140), H10041–H10043, H10048 [11DE]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Punahou School National Science Bowl team, E553 [26AP]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1020), table (H. Res. 1027), H7693–H7699 [26JY]

Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

Idaho National Laboratory: tribute to Transient Reactor Test facility restart, E1256 [13SE]

Mesa County, CO: extend authorization for control of uranium mill tailings at disposal site (H.R. 2278), H8801, H8802 [25SE]

Minorities: science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs for minorities funding, H4953 [7JN]

Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project: funding, H4904 [7JN]

National Laboratories: provide directors signature authority for certain agreements (H.R. 5907), H5781, H5782 [27JN]

National Nuclear Security Administration: defense nuclear nonproliferation funding, H4944, H4945 [7JN]

——— defense nuclear nonproliferation funding through reduction of W76–2 warhead modification program funding, H4941–H4944 [7JN]

——— funding, H4966 [7JN]

National Ocean Policy: implementation funding, H4947–H4949 [7JN]

National Renewable Energy Laboratory: funding, H4965 [7JN]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), H5352 [20JN], H7887–H7894, H7896–H7900 [6SE]

——— codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7834–H7839 [5SE]

——— codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), motion to recommit, H7898 [6SE]

——— require export applications for small volumes of natural gas to show that such export was produced using available techniques to minimize methane emissions from leaks or venting, H7891, H7894 [6SE]

——— restore public hearing requirements for applications to export small volumes of natural gas, H7890–H7893 [6SE]

New York: reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project (H.R. 2389), H8794, H8795 [25SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Donna Strickland for physics, E1628 [10DE]

——— recognition of Gerard Mourou for physics, E1628 [10DE]

NRC: modernize functions by establishing new transparency and accountability measures for budget and fee programs and enabling advanced nuclear reactor licensing (S. 512), H10553–H10558 [21DE]

Nuclear energy: carry out construction of a versatile reactor-based fast neutron source (H.R. 4378), H1094, H1095 [13FE], H1358 [5MR], H4933, H4936 [7JN]

——— divertor test tokamak research and development funding, H4937 [7JN]

——— provide financial assistance to local governments impacted by reduction in tax revenue from nuclear powerplants (H.R. 6814), E1248 [13SE]

——— research and grants funding for innovation in safe and secure storage, treatment, transportation, and disposal of spent nuclear fuel from civilian nuclear reactors, H4936, H4937 [7JN]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H1357–H1363 [5MR], H3890–H3911 [10MY], H4938 [7JN]

——— amend (H.R. 3053), consideration (H. Res. 879), H3844–H3850 [9MY]

Oak Ridge, TN: tribute to Oak Ridge High School National Science Bowl team, H3563 [25AP]

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: linear generator technology funding, H4964 [7JN]

——— offshore wind job training grants funding, H4932 [7JN]

——— SuperTruck II program funding, H4930 [7JN]

Office of Fossil Energy: solid oxide fuel cell research technology funding, H4934 [7JN]

Office of Nuclear Energy: construction of versatile reactor-based fast neutron source funding, H4933, H4934 [7JN]

Office of Science: authorize basic research programs (H.R. 5905), H5771–H5779 [27JN]

Overland Park, KS: tribute to Blue Valley West High School National Science Bowl team, H3590 [26AP]

——— tribute to Pleasant Ridge Middle School National Science Bowl team, H3590 [26AP]

Pipelines: prohibit use of eminent domain to construct natural gas pipelines in order to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas, H7890, H7898 [6SE]

Plainsboro, NJ: tribute to West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North National Science Bowl team, H3330 [16AP]

Power resources: prohibit funding to sell transmission assets of Bonneville Power Administration, Southwestern Power Administration, Western Area Power Administration, and TVA, H4950 [7JN], E813 [8JN]

Princeton, NJ: tribute to Princeton Charter School National Science Bowl team, H3330 [16AP]

Public documents: require publication of a financial statements summary in annual Nuclear Waste Fund financial statement audit, H3906, H3907 [10MY]

Puerto Rico: integrate use of high-power, high-capacity batteries in grid restoration efforts, H4933 [7JN]

Radioactive substances: obtain consent of affected State and local governments before making an expenditure from the Nuclear Waste Fund for a nuclear waste repository, H3846 [9MY], H3909, H3910 [10MY]

——— obtain consent of affected State and local governments before making an expenditure from the Nuclear Waste Fund for a nuclear waste repository (H.R. 456), H1355 [5MR]

——— provide for a low-dose radiation basic research program, H5777, H5778 [27JN]

——— provide for a low-dose radiation basic research program (H.R. 4675), H1090–H1092 [13FE], H4936 [7JN]

Research: carry out certain upgrades to research equipment and construction of a research user facility, H4936 [7JN], H5777, H5778 [27JN]

——— carry out certain upgrades to research equipment and construction of a research user facility (H.R. 4376), H1095–H1097 [13FE], H4936 [7JN]

——— carry out certain upgrades to research equipment and construction of a research user facility (H.R. 4377), H1092–H1094 [13FE], H4936 [7JN]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, H4933 [7JN]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (H.R. 431), H1358 [5MR]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), H8235–H8239 [13SE]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs, H5777, H5778 [27JN]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), H8234, H8235 [13SE]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), H8229–H8234 [13SE]

——— provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), Senate amendment, H10297–H10302 [19DE]

Stranded Nuclear Waste Task Force: establish to study existing Federal and private resources to assist communities impacted by nuclear plant closure and housing of spent nuclear fuel, H3907, H3908 [10MY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: carry out a program to lease underutilized facilities (H.R. 6511), H8792–H8794 [25SE]

Technology: establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage, H4866 [7JN]

Thedford, NE: tribute to Thedford High School National Science Bowl team, H3731 [27AP]

Water Powers Technologies Office: marine and hydrokinetic energy research and technologies funding, H4930, H4931 [7JN]

Western Area Power Administration: reduce salary of Administrator Mark Gabriel, pursuant to House of Representatives’ Holman Rule allowing such reduction, H4946, H4947 [7JN]

——— require establishment of a pilot project to provide increased transparency for customers (H.R. 2371), H749, H750 [5FE], H967 [7FE]

Yucca Mountain, NV: prohibit action on licensing, planning, or construction of a nuclear waste repository prior to OMB study on economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses, H3847 [9MY], H3898 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: support and fund innovative science research and the development of National Laboratories and institutions of higher education, S4020 [19JN]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Burnison, Melissa F.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, S1152 [15FE]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (S. 2352), S551 [29JA]

——— impact of climate change on warming ocean waters, S6950 [14NO]

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 385), S6758–S6761 [10OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2954 [4JN], S2973, S2998 [5JN], S3003, S3020–S3022 [6JN], S3403–S3596 [11JN], S3729–S3736, S3739–S3748, S3750–S3752, S3756 [12JN], S3863, S3866, S3867, S3871, S3876–S3887, S3892–S3902, S3927 [13JN], S3929–S3943, S3948 [14JN], S3961, S3963, S3965–S3973, S3979 [18JN], S4012, S4013, S4024 [19JN], S4330 [21JN], S4466 [27JN], S4695 [28JN], S4857, S4867 [10JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5238 [24JY], S5412 [26JY], S5475, S5480, S5508 [31JY], S5528, S5538–S5547, S5549–S5551, S5554, S5558, S5574 [1AU], S5608 [15AU], S5673 [16AU], S5717 [20AU], S6489 [3OC]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5536 [1AU]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, S4860–S4866, S4868 [10JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005–S3010 [6JN], S3269, S3270, S3273, S3278, S3281, S3286–S3289 [7JN], S3395, S3396, S3401–S3403 [11JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent agreement, S3281 [7JN], S4858 [10JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent request, S3005 [6JN], S3281 [7JN], S3747 [12JN], S3895, S3896, S3898 [13JN], S3940 [14JN], S3966, S3967, S3972 [18JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), S270 [18JA]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1519), motion to proceed, S1886 [22MR]

——— require congressional authorization for funding to develop low-yield nuclear weapons, S3878–S3881, S3886 [13JN], S3979 [18JN], S4019 [19JN]

Donaldson, Teri L.: nomination to be Dept. of Energy Inspector General, S8054 [2JA]

Ecology and environment: efforts of fossil fuel industry representatives to influence U.S. environmental policy, S242 [17JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3861 [12JN], S3864 [13JN], S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4353, S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4398 [26JN], S4501 [27JN], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116–S6118, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4886–S4891 [11JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3973 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), unanimous-consent agreement, S4265 [20JN], S4333 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], S4880 [10JY]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (S. Res. 668), S6546 [4OC], S6760 [10OC]

EPA: revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7277, S7278 [4DE]

Evans, Karen S.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, S6006 [28AU]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, S2610 [10MY]

Idaho National Laboratory: tribute to Transient Reactor Test facility restart, S6219 [18SE]

Information technology: establish a pilot program to identify security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector (S. 79), S7953, S7954 [19DE]

National security: nuclear deterrent and modernization programs funding, S7751, S7759 [18DE]

Native Americans: settle claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (S. 995), S6546–S6549 [4OC]

NRC: modernize functions by establishing new transparency and accountability measures for budget and fee programs and enabling advanced nuclear reactor licensing (S. 512), S7957–S7962 [20DE]

Nuclear energy: implement a pilot project to develop a process to reuse spent naval fuel in advance nuclear reactors, S4028, S4030, S4031 [19JN], S4254, S4255 [20JN]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), S2610 [10MY]

Park, Brent K.: nomination to be National Nuclear Security Administration Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, S1931 [22MR]

Petroleum: review and update a report on the energy and environmental benefits of refining used lubricating oil (H.R. 1733), S7962 [20DE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1151 [15FE], S2000 [9AP]

——— resignation of certain officials due to alleged intolerant comments, S1267 [28FE]

Research: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419–S1423, S1431 [7MR], S1833 [20MR]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), S5219 [23JY]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (S. 2503), S5219–S5225 [23JY]

Science: develop domestic supply of molybdenum–99 for use in medical screenings and research, S4255, S4256 [20JN]

——— provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), S7625 [13DE]

Simmons, Daniel: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, S8055 [2JA]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (S. Res. 595), S5437, S5438 [26JY]

Verdon, Charles P.: nomination to be National Nuclear Security Administration Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs, S6217 [18SE]

Veterans: establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy, cyber security, and artificial intelligence industries, S4328 [21JN]

White, Anne M.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Environmental Management, S1931 [22MR]

Reports filed

Accelerating American Leadership in Science Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 115–555), H1125 [13FE]

Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1457) (S. Rept. 115–251), S2793 [21MY]

Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6140) (H. Rept. 115–1056), H9742 [29NO]

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]

Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1337) (S. Rept. 115–254), S2834 [22MY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1027) (H. Rept. 115–875), H7685 [25JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1049) (H. Rept. 115–919), H7824 [4SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 879) (H. Rept. 115–665), H3833 [8MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 908) (H. Rept. 115–702), H4582 [22MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Cyber Sense Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5239) (H. Rept. 115–794), H5973 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–863), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee of Conference (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–874), H7685 [25JY]

——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5515) (H. Rept. 115–676), H3975 [15MY], H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 2987) (S. Rept. 115–262), S2991 [5JN]

Dept. of Energy Authorization for Control of Uranium Mill Tailings at Mesa County, CO, Disposal Site Extension: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2278) (H. Rept. 115–925), H7940 [7SE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1059) (S. Rept. 115–247), S2622 [10MY]

Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 589) (S. Rept. 115–242), S2594 [9MY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2503) (S. Rept. 115–241), S2594 [9MY]

Dept. of Energy Research Infrastructure Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4376) (H. Rept. 115–556), H1125 [13FE]

Dept. of Energy Science and Innovation Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5905) (H. Rept. 115–787), H5814 [27JN]

Dept. of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6398) (H. Rept. 115–974), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Energy West Valley Demonstration Project Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2389) (H. Rept. 115–926), H7940 [7SE]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–697), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2975) (S. Rept. 115–258), S2923 [24MY]

Energy Emergency Leadership Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5174) (H. Rept. 115–793), H5973 [28JN]

Energy Technology Maturation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1799) (S. Rept. 115–252), S2793 [21MY]

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4568) (H. Rept. 115–502), H82 [9JA]

Enhancing Grid Security Through Public-Private Partnerships Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5240) (H. Rept. 115–795), H5973 [28JN]

Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4606) (H. Rept. 115–842), H6556 [18JY]

Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5556) (H. Rept. 115–954), H8737 [20SE]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

Low-Dose Radiation Research Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4675) (H. Rept. 115–554), H1125 [13FE]

National Innovation Modernization by Laboratory Empowerment (NIMBLE) Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5907) (H. Rept. 115–788), H5814 [27JN]

National Quantum Initiative Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3143) (S. Rept. 115–389), S7132 [27NO]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6227) (H. Rept. 115–950), H8724 [13SE]

Native American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 210) (H. Rept. 115–993), H9442 [23OC]

Nomination of Anne M. White To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Environmental Management: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S581 [30JA]

Nomination of Brent K. Park To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1378 [6MR]

Nomination of Charles P. Verdon To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of Christopher Fall To Be Dept. of Energy Office of Science Director: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S5267 [24JY]

Nomination of Daniel Simmons To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S5267 [24JY]

Nomination of Karen S. Evans To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S5267 [24JY]

Nomination of Lane Genatowski To Be Dept. of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Director: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Lisa Gordon-Hagerty To Be Under Sec. of Energy for Nuclear Security: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907 [13FE]

Nomination of Melissa F. Burnison To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S581 [30JA]

Nomination of Rita Baranwal To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Nuclear Energy: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S7132 [27NO]

Nomination of Teri L. Donaldson To Be Dept. of Energy Inspector General: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S5267 [24JY]

Nomination of William Bookless To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Principal Deputy Administrator: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of William Cooper To Be Dept. of Energy General Counsel: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4378) (H. Rept. 115–557), H1125 [13FE]

Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. 115–951), H8724 [13SE]

Rare Earth Element Advanced Coal Technologies Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1563) (S. Rept. 115–255), S2834 [22MY]

Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization (RIVER) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1336) (S. Rept. 115–250), S2793 [21MY]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1020) (H. Rept. 115–873), H7154 [24JY]

Securing Energy Infrastructure Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 79) (S. Rept. 115–246), S2622 [10MY]

Small Scale LNG Access Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1981) (S. Rept. 115–248), S2622 [10MY]

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 995) (S. Rept. 115–240), S2517 [7MY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 115–965), H8882 [25SE]

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]

Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 930), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 930) (S. Rept. 115–309), S5516 [31JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]

——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3934 [14JN], H4721 [24MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]

Statements

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 879, consideration of H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments, H3844 [9MY]

H. Res. 905, consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 908, consideration of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4593 [23MY]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1019, recommit to conference committee H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7150 [24JY]

H. Res. 1027, table H. Res. 1020, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1027 consideration of conference report of H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7693 [26JY]

H. Res. 1049, consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, H7834 [5SE]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 2278, Dept. of Energy authorization for control of uranium mill tailings at Mesa County, CO, disposal site extension, H8801 [25SE]

H.R. 2371, Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act, H749 [5FE]

H.R. 2389, Dept. of Energy West Valley demonstration project reauthorization, H8794 [25SE]

H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments, H3901–H3906 [10MY]

H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]

H.R. 4376, Dept. of Energy Research Infrastructure Act, H1096 [13FE]

H.R. 4377, Accelerating American Leadership in Science Act, H1092 [13FE]

H.R. 4378, Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act, H1094 [13FE]

H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, H7891 [6SE]

H.R. 4675, Low-Dose Radiation Research Act, H1090 [13FE]

H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S3403–S3595 [11JN], S4059–S4248 [19JN], H4378–H4556 [22MY]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

H.R. 5905, Dept. of Energy Science and Innovation Act, H5771–H5777 [27JN]

H.R. 5906, ARPA-E Act, H5779 [27JN]

H.R. 5907, National Innovation Modernization by Laboratory Empowerment (NIMBLE) Act, H5781 [27JN]

H.R. 6140, Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act, H10041 [11DE]

H.R. 6227, National Quantum Initiative Act, H8229–H8231 [13SE], H10298–H10300 [19DE]

H.R. 6398, Dept. of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act, H8868 [25SE]

H.R. 6511, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Reform Act, H8792 [25SE]

S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, S7953 [19DE]

S. 97, Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, S1419–S1421 [7MR], H8235–H8237 [13SE]

S. 512, Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, H10553–H10557 [21DE]

S. 995, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act, S6546–S6548 [4OC]

S. 1934, Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, S7278 [4DE], H10558 [21DE]

S. 2030, Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act, H1659 [19MR]

S. 2503, Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act, S5219–S5225 [23JY]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

S. Res. 595, U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day, S5428 [26JY]

S. Res. 668, Energy Efficiency Day, S6544 [4OC]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ORGANIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Energy: amend functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries (see H.R. 5174), H1441 [6MR]

FERC: address insufficient compensation of employees and other personnel (see S. 8), S7132 [27NO] (see H.R. 6552), H7721 [26JY]

Reports filed

Energy Emergency Leadership Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5174) (H. Rept. 115–793), H5973 [28JN]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 589), S5202, S5219 [23JY]

Enact (S. 2503), S5202, S5219 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 589), H8234, H8235 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 589), S5219 [23JY]

Enact (S. 2503), S5219–S5225 [23JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 589) (S. Rept. 115–242), S2594 [9MY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2503) (S. Rept. 115–241), S2594 [9MY]

Texts of

S. 2503, provisions, S5219–S5225 [23JY]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4376), H1095–H1097 [13FE], H4936 [7JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4376) (H. Rept. 115–556), H1125 [13FE]

Texts of

H.R. 4376, provisions, H1096 [13FE]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SCIENCE AND INNOVATION ACT

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: carry out certain upgrades to research equipment and construction of a research user facility, H5777, H5778 [27JN]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs, H5777, H5778 [27JN]

——— provide for a low-dose radiation basic research program, H5777, H5778 [27JN]

Enact (H.R. 5905), H5771–H5779 [27JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5905) (H. Rept. 115–787), H5814 [27JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5905, provisions, H5771–H5777 [27JN]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY VETERANS’ HEALTH INITIATIVE ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8870 [25SE]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H8870 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6398), H8868–H8872 [25SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6398) (H. Rept. 115–974), H8883 [25SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6398, provisions, H8868 [25SE]

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES related term(s) Surgeon General

Amendments

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), S7520, S7526, S7527 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365 [6DE]

Diseases and disorders: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), S7520, S7524, S7525 [12DE], H10278 [19DE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), S1975 [22MR]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S6880 [11OC]

Drugs: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5302 [20JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6063 [6SE], S6193 [17SE], H5522, H5560, H5561, H5562, H5564, H5565, H5566 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5302 [20JN]

Firefighters: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2629, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

Health: improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), S6873, S6881 [11OC]

Human rights: provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9377 [28SE]

Information technology: promote testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers (S. 1732), S2527, S2528 [7MY]

Insurance: modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), consideration (H. Res. 1011), H7099 [24JY]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6148, S6153, S6154 [12SE]

State Offices of Rural Health grant program: reauthorize (S. 2278), S5313 [24JY]

Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program: establish to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7945, S7949 [19DE], H10424 [20DE]

Traumatic brain injury: reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), S7745, S7796 [18DE], H10280 [19DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7806 [4SE]

Health Information Technology Advisory Committee, S212 [16JA]

Articles and editorials

Trouble With Short-Term Health Plans in the Age of Obamacare, S6742 [10OC]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: condition receipt of certain grants and contracts on compliance with abortion prohibition (see H.R. 6613), H7723 [26JY]

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: abolish (see H.R. 7051), H9424 [9OC]

Animals: ensure that healthy research dogs and cats are adopted into suitable homes (see H.R. 7268), H10169 [12DE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Business and industry: include additional covered recipients for transparency reports required of manufacturers of opioids (see S. 3565), S6770 [10OC]

CDC: authorize pilot program to expand and intensify surveillance of self-harm and suicidal ideation behavior in partnership with State and local public health departments (see H.R. 7103), H9459 [30OC]

——— establish Emergency Response Fund (see S. 3161), S4734 [28JN]

——— provide for systematic data collection, analysis, and epidemiological research on neonatal abstinence syndrome (see S. 2658), S2120 [12AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S703 [7FE] (see H.R. 4957), H973 [7FE]

——— authorize grants for graduate medical education partnerships in States with a low ratio of medical residents relative to population (see H.R. 7233), H9819 [10DE]

——— compel manufacturers to correct inaccurate classification data reported to Medicaid rebate program (see H.R. 5712), H3833 [8MY]

——— provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (see S. 2769), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5590), H3505 [24AP]

Child Advocate Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 6223), H5748 [26JN]

Children and youth: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]

——— condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4284 [21MY]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 3521), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6931), H9149 [27SE]

——— include an act of unregulated custody transfer or ‘‘rehoming’’ in the definition of child abuse and neglect (see S. 3173), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6115), H5200 [14JN]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see S. 2726), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 6586), H7722 [26JY]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide grants to States to improve and coordinate their response to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being of children at high risk for abuse and neglect due to substance abuse (see S. 2696), S2261 [18AP]

——— require adrenoleukodystrophy screening of newborns (see H.R. 5453), H3095 [10AP]

——— require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 4990), H1074 [8FE]

——— require States to provide for the placement of a foster child in a cottage home and make a child so placed eligible for foster care maintenance payments (see H.R. 4983), H1074 [8FE]

Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program: reauthorize (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5385), H2040 [22MR]

China: prohibit Federal funding to award grant for any virtual reality platform designed to teach children in China how to cross the street (see H.R. 6339), H6111 [11JY]

Colleges and universities: designate institutions of higher education that provide research, data, and leadership on continuous manufacturing as National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (see H.R. 5568), H3441 [18AP]

Community Services Block Grant Program: reauthorize and modernize (see H.R. 5365), H1754 [21MR]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]

Crime: plan, develop, and make recommendations to increase access to sexual assault examinations for survivors by holding hospitals accountable and supporting providers that serve them (see H.R. 6387), H6262 [16JY]

——— provide for additional programs funded by grants to strengthen health care system response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 7212), H9763 [3DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: develop and carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness relative to use of technology in food and agriculture (see H.R. 6386), H6262 [16JY]

——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network (see S. 2712), S2321 [19AP]

——— establish a Rural Health Liaison (see S. 2894), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 4945), H901 [6FE]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (see H.R. 5259), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants for drug disposal sites (see H.R. 5557), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish Jobs Plus Recovery programs to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (see S. 2642), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5679), H3781 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 7138), H9539 [15NO]

Depts. of Education and HHS: provide substance use prevention and treatment grants for institutions of higher education (see S. 2791), S2517 [7MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6470), H6648 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: draft disclosures describing the rights and liabilities of customers of domestic care services and require such services to provide such disclosures in their contracts (see H.R. 5577), H3448 [19AP]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (see S. 2646), S2075 [11AP]

Disabled: expand and improve health care services by health centers and the National Health Service Corps for individuals with a developmental disability (see H.R. 6611), H7723 [26JY]

Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]

Diseases and disorders: authorize services to be provided to individuals under 60 with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological or organic brain dysfunction (see H.R. 6646), H7734 [31JY]

——— enhance national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis (see S. 2567), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5794), H3975 [15MY]

——— establish a national registry to track cases of coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) (see S. 3114), S4343 [21JN]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H1333 [27FE]

——— provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 5878), H4242 [18MY] (see H.R. 5900), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research (see H.R. 7063), H9430 [12OC]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5423), H3055 [2AP]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see S. 2465), S1286 [28FE]

——— recognize value of pre-exposure prophylaxis medication as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV, support research and usage of such medication, and ensure effective HIV prevention outreach (see H. Res. 960), H5648 [25JN]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 4897), H731 [30JA]

——— support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7721 [26JY]

Drugs: address use of opioids and substance use disorders relative to pregnant women and babies (see H.R. 5492), H3209 [12AP]

——— allow for more flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5807), H3976 [15MY]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see S. 2524), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5102), H1332 [27FE]

——— authorize certain substance abuse recovery services grants to be used to establish regional technical assistance centers (see H.R. 5587), H3452 [23AP]

——— authorize grants to health centers to expand access to evidence-based substance abuse treatment services (see H.R. 5456), H3095 [10AP]

——— award grants to train health care professionals to treat opioid addiction and other substance use disorders using technology-enabled models (see S. 2606), S1947 [22MR]

——— clarify intent, enhance integrity, and protect and expand 340B discount drug program to meet the needs of the opioid drug crisis (see H.R. 6071), H5093 [12JN]

——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see S. 2516), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5197), H1476 [7MR] (see H.R. 5558), H3441 [18AP]

——— conduct a family recovery and reunification program to help reunify families and protect children with parents or guardians with a substance use disorder who have temporarily lost custody of their children (see S. 2926), S2836 [22MY]

——— conduct a study and submit a report on barriers to accessing abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for certain Medicare enrollees (see H.R. 5582), H3451 [23AP]

——— conduct programs to address usage of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl (see S. 3500), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 5580), H3451 [23AP]

——— consider Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital in Hendersonville, NC, as a covered entity for purposes of the 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 7266), H10168 [12DE]

——— consider State analysis and sharing of prescription drug monitoring program data in determining prescription drug monitoring program grants to States (see S. 2451), S1219 [26FE]

——— decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

——— develop a joint action plan to reduce single use drug waste and better manage costs relative to drug vial sizes and drug delivery systems (see H.R. 5867), H4209 [17MY] (see H.R. 6142), H5284 [19JN]

——— develop national milestones to measure success in curtailing the opioid epidemic (see S. 2931), S2877 [23MY]

——— develop strategy to implement recommendations to prevent and treat prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 5562), H3441 [18AP] (see H.R. 5702), H3833 [8MY]

——— encourage use of family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2924), S2835 [22MY]

——— enhance efforts to address antibiotic resistance (see S. 2469), S1286 [28FE]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 6082), H5151 [13JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H3975 [15MY]

——— ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]

——— ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (see S. 2589), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5327), H1697 [19MR]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see S. 2730), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]

——— establish a technical expert panel for purposes of evaluating use of opioid-related quality measures under Medicare (see H.R. 5779), H3935 [11MY]

——— establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H1332 [27FE]

——— establish community action opioid response grant program (see S. 2636), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5124), H1333 [27FE]

——— establish grant program to prevent student and student athlete opioid misuse (see H.R. 5992), H4738 [1JN]

——— establish reference prices for prescription drugs and require drug companies to offer drugs at such prices as condition of participation in Federal health programs (see S. 3680), S7241 [29NO]

——— improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (see S. 2711), S2321 [19AP]

——— improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

——— improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder (see S. 2710), S2321 [19AP]

——— issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs (see H.R. 5806), H3976 [15MY]

——— issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone (see H.R. 5926), H4692 [23MY]

——— make available on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website opioid prescribing guidance for certain Medicare beneficiaries and update such guidance periodically (see H.R. 5777), H3934 [11MY]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 4938), H901 [6FE]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H1727 [20MR]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

——— prohibit price gouging in the sale of drugs by requiring pharmaceutical companies to provide justification for price increases and penalize such companies if increases are deemed unreasonable (see S. 3754), S7586 [13DE]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see S. 2700), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5545), H3440 [18AP]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see S. 2610), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5176), H1441 [6MR]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S253 [17JA]

——— provide for certain user fees under the 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 6240), H5815 [27JN]

——— provide for delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an administering practitioner (see H.R. 5202), H1476 [7MR]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (see H.R. 5774), H3934 [11MY]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (see H.R. 6), H5151 [13JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1099), H9406 [28SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— provide for prevention and treatment of substance abuse grants to recovery community organizations (see H.R. 5408), H3046 [23MR]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (see H.R. 5261), H1542 [13MR]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (see H.R. 5009), H1126 [13FE]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5796), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 4899), H731 [30JA]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (see H.R. 5646), H3741 [27AP]

——— provide the Dept. of Justice certain notifications of improper prescribing of controlled substances under the Medicare program (see H.R. 7369), H10510 [20DE]

——— require awareness campaign regarding risk of abuse of prescription opioids if such drugs are not taken as prescribed to include information about dispensing options (see S. 2697), S2261 [18AP]

——— require certain disproportionate share hospital (DSH) covered entities under the 340B drug discount program to submit reports on low-income utilization rates of outpatient hospital services furnished by such entities (see H.R. 5598), H3505 [24AP]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H. Con. Res. 146), H10511 [20DE]

——— support development of evidence-based family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2923), S2835 [22MY]

——— update or issue one or more guidances addressing alternative methods for data collection on opioid sparing and inclusion of such data in product labeling (see H.R. 5473), H3146 [11AP]

Ecology and environment: prioritize education and training for existing and new environmental health professionals (see S. 2616), S1947 [22MR]

Emergency Medical Services for Children Program: reauthorize (see S. 3482), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 6748), H7941 [7SE]

Emergency medical systems: establish a pilot program to study emergency medical response times and the best approaches for obtaining such information (see H.R. 6154), H5285 [19JN]

Eye Bond Pilot Program: establish to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H6557 [18JY]

Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H3049 [26MR]

——— provide grants to develop, enhance, or evaluate kinship navigator programs (see S. 2543), S1686 [13MR] (see H.R. 7012), H9413 [2OC]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6014), H4848 [6JN]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (see H.R. 5752), H3928 [10MY]

——— ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (see S. 3155), S4733 [28JN]

——— consider potential for misuse and abuse when determining whether to approve certain drugs (see H.R. 5803), H3976 [15MY]

——— deter opioid abuse and addiction through development of high-quality, evidence-based opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines (see H.R. 6133), H5283 [19JN]

——— establish Prescription Drug and Medical Device Price Review Board (see H.R. 5739), H3885 [9MY]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5782), H3935 [11MY]

——— increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

——— require risk evaluation and mitigation strategy communication plans provide information on State and Federal regulation of controlled substances including the option to partially fill a prescription (see S. 2608), S1947 [22MR]

——— require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (see S. 3428), S6142 [12SE]

——— shorten exclusivity period for brand name biological products (see H.R. 6577), H7722 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H901 [6FE]

Federal aid programs: authorize certain grantees to contract with or make subawards to local or regional organizations that are private and nonprofit and that may be faith-based (see H.R. 5570), H3441 [18AP]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— require States to operate drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5808), H3976 [15MY]

Firearms: impose a moratorium on the transfer or receipt of assault rifles and require agencies submit recommendations defining assault weapons and classifying firearms based on lethality (see H.R. 5286), H1608 [14MR]

Food: establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5425), H3055 [2AP]

Foreign Service: require a report on efforts and options to mitigate acoustic attacks on officers and their families and physical protection capabilities for U.S. embassies, consulates, and residences (see H.R. 6262), H5973 [28JN]

Geriatric Academic Career Awards program: reinstate (see S. 2888), S2793 [21MY]

Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program: reauthorize (see S. 2888), S2793 [21MY]

Guardianship: improve oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (see S. 3669), S7190 [28NO]

Hazardous substances: reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H1698 [19MR]

Health: accelerate adoption of value-based payment and delivery arrangements among health care stakeholders intended to coordinate care, improve patient outcomes, share accountability, or lower costs (see H.R. 7122), H9510 [13NO]

——— allow an individual to obtain a copy of their protected health information at no cost in certain circumstances (see H.R. 7295), H10209 [13DE]

——— clarify that certain reimbursements for organ donation are not considered valuable consideration and, therefore, receipt of such reimbursements is not a criminal act (see H.R. 6448), H6587 [19JY]

——— develop a list of public health crises and require manufacturers of products contributing to such crises to develop, maintain, and update a plan to mitigate effects of such products on public health (see H.R. 6481), H7154 [24JY]

——— establish a public-private partnership for purposes of identifying health care waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 6753), H7941 [7SE]

——— improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (see S. 3016), S3035 [6JN]

——— prevent surprise medical billing practices (see S. 3592), S6815 [11OC]

——— promote transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4808), H403 [16JA]

Health care facilities: award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their preparedness for power outages (see H.R. 5832), H3977 [15MY]

——— develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see S. 2828), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6092), H5152 [13JN]

——— develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (see H.R. 5699), H3833 [8MY] (see H.R. 5774), H3934 [11MY]

——— establish a moratorium on new enrollment of disproportionate share hospitals into the 340B discount drug program and require basic data reporting (see S. 2312), S187 [16JA]

——— extend floor on area wage index under inpatient prospective payment system and provide eligibility for discounted drug prices under 340B drug pricing program to certain sole community hospitals (see H.R. 5498), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide for public disclosure of charges for certain hospital and ambulatory surgical center treatment episodes (see H.R. 6508), H7685 [25JY]

——— provide grants to State alcohol and drug agencies to use recovery coaches in hospital emergency rooms (see S. 2609), S1947 [22MR]

——— reauthorize a program of partnerships for State and regional hospital preparedness to improve surge capacity (see H.R. 4776), H168 [11JA]

——— require certain disproportionate share hospitals to be Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)-ready facilities, requiring a sexual assault forensic examiner be available at all times (see H.R. 6273), H5974 [28JN]

Health care professionals: award grants for career support for skilled internationally-educated health professionals (see H.R. 5917), H4583 [22MY]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (see S. 3095), S4281 [20JN]

——— expand authority to permit nurses to practice in health care facilities with critical nursing shortages through programs for loan repayment and scholarships (see S. 3685), S7241 [29NO]

——— issue regulations to ensure due process rights for physicians furnishing emergency medical services (see H.R. 6372), H6195 [13JY]

——— reauthorize educational loan repayment program for professionals who agree to conduct prevention activities as CDC and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry employees (see H.R. 5998), H4775 [5JN]

——— require prescribers to complete continuing medical education courses on potential dangers and risks of prescribing opioids (see H.R. 5581), H3451 [23AP]

Healthy Food Financing Initiative: reauthorize (see H.R. 5017), H1177 [14FE]

Immigration: assist certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants with resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]

——— clarify requirements for alien physicians who come to the U.S. to practice medicine in areas with a shortage of health care professionals and their subsequent permanent residence status (see H.R. 6123), H5224 [15JN]

——— clarify responsibilities for unaccompanied alien children relative to background checks for sponsors, monitoring care, appearance at immigration proceedings, and notifying States of placement of such children (see S. 3474), S6223 [18SE]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5284 [19JN]

——— prohibit operation of unlicensed temporary emergency shelters for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3798), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7360), H10510 [20DE]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H5987 [3JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6183), H5505 [21JN] (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

Indian Health Service: improve recruitment and retention of employees, restore accountability, and improve Indian health services (see H.R. 5874), H4242 [18MY]

——— provide full-year appropriations in the event of a partial lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7362), H10510 [20DE]

Information technology: prohibit use of Federal funds to award a grant for development of any video game (see H.R. 6709), H7870 [5SE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to conduct or support a video contest on the Internet or by means of other media (see H.R. 6253), H5815 [27JN]

Insurance: allow all individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market the option to purchase a lower premium copper plan (see H.R. 6050), H5020 [8JN]

——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU] (see H.J. Res. 140), H8725 [13SE]

——— establish health insurance Federal invisible risk sharing program (see H.R. 7003), H9406 [28SE]

——— include short-term limited duration health plans in definition of individual insurance coverage (see H.R. 6479), H7154 [24JY]

——— limit amount hospitals and physicians can charge uninsured patients and out-of-network patients who have individual market coverage (see S. 3541), S6495 [3OC]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (see H.R. 6311), H5990 [6JY]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), consideration (see H. Res. 1011), H6648 [23JY]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6641), H7734 [31JY] (see H.R. 6733), H7941 [7SE]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]

——— study feasibility of expanding eligibility for enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans to individuals enrolled in Medicaid or a group health plan (see H.R. 5254), H1542 [13MR]

Medicaid: cover protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder (see H.R. 5789), H3975 [15MY]

——— delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (see S. 2897), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5912), H4583 [22MY] (see H.R. 6042), H4979 [7JN]

——— improve access to care for pregnant and postpartum women receiving substance use disorder treatment in mental institutions (see S. 2922), S2835 [22MY]

——— issue guidance to States to improve care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their parents or guardians (see S. 3429), S6142 [12SE]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (see S. 3702), S7275 [4DE] (see H.R. 7223), H9767 [6DE]

——— promulgate regulations relative to quality control and oversight of out-of-State care (see H.R. 7393), H10586 [21DE]

——— provide extension of enhanced Federal medical assistance percentage for health homes for individuals with substance use disorders (see S. 3384), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 5810), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for services and treatment for substance use disorders using telehealth services (see S. 2904), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6778), H8169 [12SE]

——— provide guidance to States relative to items and services for non-opioid pain treatment and management (see S. 2911), S2835 [22MY]

——— publish data relative to prevalence of substance use disorders in the beneficiary population and treatment of substance use disorders (see S. 2912), S2835 [22MY]

——— remove lifetime limits on medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders (see S. 2898), S2835 [22MY]

——— require States to annually report on certain adult health quality measures (see H.R. 5583), H3452 [23AP]

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission: publish reports on estimated impact on States of Medicaid expansion, including impact of such expansion on States that have not expanded their Medicaid coverage (see S. 3059), S3906 [13JN]

Medicare: allow qualified group practices to furnish certain items and services at qualified skilled nursing facilities to individuals entitled to certain benefits to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations (see H.R. 6502), H7685 [25JY]

——— encourage use of non-opioid analgesics for management of post-surgical pain (see H.R. 5809), H3976 [15MY]

——— establish Medicare for America program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (see H.R. 7339), H10336 [19DE]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2262 [18AP] (see H.R. 6117), H5200 [14JN]

——— expand access to addiction treatment in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics (see H.R. 5769), H3929 [10MY]

——— expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see H.R. 7083), H9443 [23OC]

——— extend special election period under part C for certain deemed individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract to certain nondeemed individuals enrolled in such contract (see H.R. 6662), H7750 [10AU]

——— identify and notify outlier prescribers of opioids (see S. 2920), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5716), H3884 [9MY]

——— improve affordability and enrollment procedures (see S. 3316), S5581 [1AU]

——— include screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit (see S. 2900), S2835 [22MY]

——— increase hospital competition (see H.R. 7084), H9443 [23OC]

——— provide coverage of methadone (see S. 2704), S2261 [18AP]

——— provide for a combined part B and D drug out-of-pocket costs limitation (see H.R. 7001), H9406 [28SE]

——— provide for ambulatory surgical center representation during review of hospital outpatient payment rates (see H.R. 6138), H5284 [19JN]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 6431), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see S. 2843), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5818), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments (see H.R. 5778), H3935 [11MY] (see H.R. 6110), H5199 [14JN]

——— provide for transparency of secondary payer reporting information (see H.R. 5881), H4242 [18MY]

——— report on extent to which certain Medicare Advantage plans include supplemental health care benefits designed to treat or prevent substance use disorders (see H.R. 5725), H3884 [9MY]

——— report on feasibility of using certain technologies to facilitate administration of prior authorization requirements under part C of Medicare program (see H.R. 7250), H10102 [11DE]

——— require Dept. of HHS to determine covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6574), H7722 [26JY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

——— require hospitals to provide information on acquisition costs for drugs in the 340B discount drug program and total revenues received by the hospital for such drugs (see S. 2453), S1243 [27FE]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5675), H3749 [3MY]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures (see H.R. 5773), H3934 [11MY]

——— restructure payment adjustment for non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance transports (see S. 3619), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 6269), H5974 [28JN]

——— solicit information from providers and suppliers on ways to reduce administrative and regulatory burdens and provide for transparency and public feedback to evaluate post-acute care prospective payment system (see H.R. 7248), H10102 [11DE]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare (see S. 3008), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 5722), H3884 [9MY]

——— submit report on effects of inclusion of quality increases in the determination of blended benchmark amounts under part C (see S. 3496), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 4952), H901 [6FE]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (see S. 3327), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 5676), H3749 [3MY]

——— waive certain telehealth requirements in the case of certain treatment of an opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder (see H.R. 5603), H3505 [24AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: help end addictions and lessen substance abuse disorders (see S. 3120), S4368 [25JN]

——— modify skilled nursing facility training lockout penalties to allow certain facilities to continue certified nurse assistant training (see H.R. 6986), H9405 [28SE]

——— provide for a demonstration program and pilot project to expand choice for inpatient psychiatric services (see H.R. 6343), H6172 [12JY]

Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force: establish (see H.R. 7292), H10209 [13DE]

Megan Rondini National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force: establish (see H.R. 7222), H9767 [6DE]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3084), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]

Mental health: authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals (see S. 3796), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 6597), H7723 [26JY]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H1607 [14MR]

——— establish a grant program to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in primary care offices (see H.R. 7116), H9467 [6NO]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see S. 3337), S5582 [1AU]

——— strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4778), H168 [11JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO] (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

National Academy of Sciences: enter into arrangement to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]

National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies: establish (see H.R. 6201), H5580 [22JN]

National Health Service Corps: allow members to provide obligated service as behavioral and mental health professionals at schools, other community-based settings, or patient homes (see S. 2533), S1629 [12MR] (see H.R. 5711), H3833 [8MY]

——— clarify that National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program participants may be assigned to serve in pediatric inpatient mental health facilities (see S. 2732), S2391 [24AP]

National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory: clarify requirements for receiving certain grants (see S. 2626), S1948 [22MR]

National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 1133), H9448 [26OC]

Native Americans: authorize a special behavioral health program for Indians (see S. 2545), S1735 [14MR]

——— provide grants to States, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for activities to increase availability of child care options and support child care workforce (see S. 3520), S6356 [27SE]

——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see S. 3460), S6223 [18SE]

NIH: prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (see H.R. 5455), H3095 [10AP]

Obesity: provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (see H.R. 5322), H1652 [15MR]

Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents: establish (see S. Res. 566), S4735 [28JN]

Office of Civil Rights: abolish Conscience and Religious Freedom division (see H.R. 5123), H1333 [27FE]

Office of Drug Manufacturing: establish to manufacture certain generic drugs in order to reduce prices, increase competition, and address shortages in the prescription drug market (see S. 3775), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 7348), H10336 [19DE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: track and review federally funded drug demand reduction activities (see S. 3380), S5932 [23AU]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (see S. 2349), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4893), H677 [29JA]

Organ donation: establish a preference in the allocation of donated organs for individuals who are lawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 5518), H3315 [13AP]

Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H7686 [25JY]

——— revise and extend programs to increase organ donations (see H.R. 6458), H6588 [19JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish and support State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents (see H.R. 6097), H5152 [13JN]

——— guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (see H.R. 7102), H9459 [30OC]

——— provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6085), H5151 [13JN]

Prescription Safety Alert System: establish to combat prescription drug abuse by collecting, maintaining, and providing to dispensers patients’ prescription and dispensing history (see H.R. 6688), H7776 [28AU]

Privacy: notify health care providers about permitted disclosures under privacy laws of health information during emergencies, including overdoses (see H.R. 5695), H3782 [7MY]

——— permit certain disclosures of health information during emergencies, including overdoses (see S. 2676), S2141 [16AP]

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE): finalize certain proposed provisions under Medicare and Medicaid (see S. 3338), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6561), H7721 [26JY]

Public health: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

Public Health Service: report on health effects of using new psychoactive substances, including synthetic drugs (see S. 3356), S5759 [21AU]

Public safety officers: improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues (see H.R. 6571), H7722 [26JY]

Public welfare programs: clarify authority of tribal governments relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 6242), H5815 [27JN]

——— institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5489), H3209 [12AP]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see S. 2956), S2923 [24MY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2571), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5339), H1727 [20MR]

Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program: reauthorize (see S. 2830), S2623 [10MY]

Rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program: reauthorize (see H.R. 5429), H3059 [5AP]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

——— provide for a grant program to support access to free eye care services for students attending public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6960), H9151 [27SE]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see S. 3602), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5899), H4284 [21MY]

Senior citizens: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see H.R. 6744), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish Office of Older LGBT Policy and a rural outreach grant program carried out by such Office (see S. 3555), S6630 [5OC]

——— issue Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp (see S. 3594), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7061), H9430 [12OC]

Social Security: expand scope of transparency reporting requirements on ownership or investment interests of health care providers and others, and increase penalties for violating such requirements (see S. 3770), S7790 [18DE]

——— improve transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests (see S. 3000), S3034 [6JN]

SSA: enhance pre- and post-adoptive support services to help prevent children from entering the foster care system (see S. 3666), S7190 [28NO]

State Offices of Rural Health grant program: reauthorize (see S. 2278), S46 [4JA] (see H.R. 5641), H3706 [26AP]

State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants: make Indian tribes eligible and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 5140), H1340 [1MR]

——— reauthorize, improve, and make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (see S. 2437), S1164 [15FE]

States: provide grants to enable States to carry out activities to reduce administrative costs and burdens in health care (see S. 3434), S6142 [12SE]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: authorize development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (see S. 2678), S2141 [16AP]

——— establish grant program to create peer support recovery networks (see S. 2657), S2120 [12AP]

——— increase awareness of treatment referral routing service (see H.R. 4769), H168 [11JA]

Taxation: deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 7342), H10336 [19DE]

Technology: allow delivery of medical supplies by unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 7395), H10586 [21DE]

Territories: comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (see H.R. 4761), H131 [10JA]

Tobacco products: prohibit Federal funding to award a grant to study cigar flavors (see H.R. 6529), H7686 [25JY]

Transition to Independence demonstration program: establish to provide bonuses to States that move people with disabilities out of segregated work settings and into competitive integrated employment (see H.R. 4931), H783 [5FE]

Traumatic brain injury: reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (see S. 3657), S7088 [26NO] (see H.R. 6615), H7723 [26JY]

U.S. Court of Federal Claims: increase maximum limit on the number of special masters assigned to vaccine cases (see H.R. 6857), H8738 [20SE]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: require recommendations on effectiveness, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of clinical preventive services be based on data for the respective populations (see H.R. 5511), H3315 [13AP]

Volunteer workers: authorize grants for local care corps programs through which qualified volunteers provide care, companionship, and other services to seniors and individuals in need (see S. 3608), S6816 [11OC]

Women: improve obstetric care in rural areas (see S. 3568), S6770 [10OC]

——— reauthorize a grant program improving treatment for pregnant and postpartum women (see H.R. 5151), H1340 [1MR]

——— reduce maternal deaths and complications by providing funding to States and hospitals to develop and implement standardized maternal safety best practices and review pregnancy-related deaths and complications (see S. 3392), S5991 [28AU]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H3929 [10MY]

Cloture motions

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S438 [22JA], S460 [23JA]

Johnson, Lynn A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5818 [22AU], S5948 [27AU]

Conference reports

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

E-Mails

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Advocates for Opioid Recovery (organization), H9252 [28SE]

Letters

Allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S1910 [22MR]

——— several organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7117 [24JY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7116, H7117 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters reauthorization: Child Care Aware of America (organization), H8786 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies establishment: Marcie Roth, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (organization), H8782 [25SE]

Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program reauthorization and Geriatric Academic Career Awards program reinstatement: Maura Brennan, National Association for Geriatric Education and National Association of Geriatric Education Centers, S2795 [21MY]

Importance of food labeling: Jacob Tannenbaum, S4276 [20JN]

——— Senator Rubio, S4276 [20JN]

Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7116 [24JY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7116, H7117 [24JY]

Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7660 [25JY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7116, H7117 [24JY], H7660 [25JY]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Partnerhship To Amend 42 CFR Part 2 (organization), H5332 [20JN]

——— several organizations, H5331 [20JN]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787 [25SE]

——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]

——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788 [25SE]

——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]

——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785 [25SE]

——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785 [25SE]

——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784 [25SE]

——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783 [25SE]

——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788 [25SE]

——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786 [25SE]

——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781 [25SE]

——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]

——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782 [25SE]

——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]

——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785 [25SE]

——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]

——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782 [25SE]

——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786 [25SE]

——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788 [25SE]

——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784 [25SE]

——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783 [25SE]

Rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S6741 [10OC]

——— several healthcare organizations, S6740 [10OC]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act: Jonathan F. Thompson, National Sheriffs’ Association, S6819 [11OC]

——— Mai Fernandez, National Center for Victims of Crime, S6819 [11OC]

——— Robert B. Blancato, Elder Justice Coalition, S6819 [11OC]

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Carol Keehan, Catholic Health Association of the U.S., H9252 [28SE]

——— Corporate Health Care Coalition, H9250 [28SE]

——— James A. Klein, American Benefits Council, H9251 [28SE]

——— Peter Morris, Alex Dodd, David White, Jay Higham, and John Steinbrun, Opioid Treatment Program Consortium, H5561 [22JN]

——— several organizations, H9253 [28SE]

——— Suzanne P. Clark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H9252 [28SE]

——— Tom Van Coverden, National Association of Community Health Centers, H9251 [28SE]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9243 [28SE]

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Drugs: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5333 [20JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5567 [22JN]

Human rights: provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S7628 [17DE]

Insurance: modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), H7665 [25JY]

Press releases

Report—Individual Insurance Premiums Next Year 40% Lower Under Alexander-Murray, Collins-Nelson Than if Congress Doesn’t Act: Senator Collins, S1752 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, H466 [17JA]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H482 [18JA], H656 [29JA], H824, H892–H895 [6FE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (H.R. 4256), H2031 [22MR], H4762 [5JN], H5161 [14JN]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), H7827 [5SE], H10282–H10286 [19DE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: establish Patient and State Stability Fund to give States flexibility in how they provide assistance for health insurance costs (H.R. 4666), H789 [6FE]

——— provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (H.R. 5590), H5247–H5249 [19JN]

Children and youth: amend certain abstinence education programs relative to a youth empowerment program, H532 [18JA]

——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (H.R. 6174), E882 [21JN]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse, H9249 [28SE]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (H.R. 5889), H5123–H5125 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

——— fund family services to help keep children safe and supported at home and ensure children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings, H891 [6FE]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), H8893 [26SE]

——— promote child care and early learning (H.R. 3773), H1736 [21MR], H7883 [6SE]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (H.R. 6586), E1078 [26JY]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (H.R. 5890), H5125–H5127 [13JN], H5156, H5158 [14JN]

Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program: reauthorize (H.R. 5385), H6600–H6602 [23JY], E1062 [25JY]

DEA: develop training materials covering circumstances when a pharmacist may decline to fill a prescription due to suspicion the prescription is fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse (H.R. 4275), H5066, H5067 [12JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, H4051, H4055 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]

Dept. of Justice: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (H.R. 4485), E236 [27FE]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), H10342, H10343 [20DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2022, H2025 [22MR], H7803–H7806 [4SE], H8897–H8904, H9040–H9047 [26SE]

Diseases and disorders: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), H1238–H1240 [26FE]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), Senate amendment, H10278–H10280 [19DE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), H4349–H4355 [22MY]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (H.R. 5115), E232 [27FE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 2410), H1240–H1243 [26FE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), H10052–H10054, H10056 [11DE]

——— strengthen care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, declare goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s is a national priority, and increase research funding, H28 [9JA]

Drug abuse: survey organizations that provide substance use treatment services and submit plan to Congress to appropriate resources to address inadequacies in services or funding identified in survey, H5566, H5567 [22JN]

Drugs: address fentanyl abuse epidemic, E1222 [7SE]

——— address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H5102, H5103, H5105, H5112, H5113, H5140 [13JN], H5161 [14JN], H7692 [26JY]

——— address use of opioids and substance use disorders relative to pregnant women and babies (H.R. 5492), H3434 [18AP]

——— appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information, H9246 [28SE]

——— appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information (H.R. 4284), H5034–H5036 [12JN]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (H.R. 5102), H5045–H5047 [12JN], E976 [6JY]

——— authorize certain substance abuse recovery services grants to be used to establish regional technical assistance centers (H.R. 5587), H5069–H5071 [12JN], E974 [6JY]

——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (H.R. 5197), H5067–H5069 [12JN], H5157 [14JN], E975 [6JY]

——— conduct a study and submit a report on barriers to accessing abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for certain Medicare enrollees (H.R. 5582), H5061–H5063 [12JN]

——— define what constitutes a controlled substance analogue, clarify temporary import and distribution controls of certain synthetic drugs, and ensure Federal researchers can continue controlled substance research, H5215, H5216 [15JN]

——— develop and disseminate model training programs for substance use disorder treatment records and study patient experiences in substance use treatment programs to assess appropriate levels of privacy protections, H5334, H5335 [20JN]

——— end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans, H3501–H3503 [24AP]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5325–H5335 [20JN], E876 [20JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294–H5304 [20JN], E901 [22JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5334, H5335 [20JN]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (H.R. 5327), H3434 [18AP], H5026, H5055–H5057 [12JN]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce, H9248 [28SE]

——— issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs, H5297 [20JN], H5512, H5516–H5518 [22JN]

——— issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone, H5565, H5566 [22JN]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, H607 [21JA], H2031 [22MR]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (H.R. 4938), H792, H793 [6FE]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (H.R. 5343), H8796 [25SE]

——— provide access to medication-assisted treatment programs to reduce opioid addiction overdoses and relapses, H5522 [22JN]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (H.R. 5545), H5113 [13JN], H5323 [20JN]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (H.R. 5176), H5026, H5047–H5049 [12JN]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, H5512, H5514 [22JN]

——— provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (H.R. 5774), H5254–H5256 [19JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5380 [21JN], H5511–H5572 [22JN], H5755 [27JN], H9553 [16NO], E902 [22JN], E950 [28JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9156, H9174–H9255 [28SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294–H5304 [20JN], E901 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (H.R. 5261), H5052, H5053 [12JN]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (H.R. 5009), H3435 [18AP], H5042, H5043 [12JN]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (H.R. 5796), H5237–H5239 [19JN]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women, H5564, H5565 [22JN]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (H.R. 5646), H3710 [27AP]

——— update or issue one or more guidances addressing alternative methods for data collection on opioid sparing and inclusion of such data in product labeling (H.R. 5473), H5030–H5032 [12JN]

Ecology and environment: prioritize education and training for existing and new environmental health professionals (H.R. 1909), H7877 [6SE]

Education: increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (H.R. 1676), H6602–H6605 [23JY]

Emergency medical services: improve access (H.R. 548), H4271 [21MY]

EPA: prohibit compensation of employees using a special pay-scale intended for health care industry leaders, H6512 [18JY]

Families Plus, Inc.: Dept. of HHS Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Innovation in Health Care Delivery award recipient, E642 [15MY]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6014), H4983 [8JN], H7865–H7868 [5SE], H9359 [28SE], E1356 [2OC]

FCC: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (H.R. 2345), H6592–H6595 [23JY], H8167 [12SE]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (H.R. 5752), H5117–H5119 [13JN]

——— deter opioid abuse and addiction through development of high-quality, evidence-based opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines, H5563, H5564 [22JN]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (S. 2691), H3588 [26AP]

Federal aid programs: extend funding for certain public health programs, H614 [22JA], H824, H826, H891, H893–H895 [6FE]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (H.R. 4820), H499, H506, H507, H533 [18JA]

Firearms: repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence, H1470, H1471 [7MR]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (H.R. 1478), H1621, H1622 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Firefighters: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), Senate amendment, H5572, H5573 [22JN]

Hazardous substances: reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 5329), H5057–H5059 [12JN]

Health: establish a public-private partnership for purposes of identifying health care waste, fraud, and abuse (H.R. 6753), H9671–H9673 [28NO]

——— improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), H1134 [14FE], H1243, H1244 [26FE], H9673–H9675 [28NO]

Health care facilities: develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (H.R. 5774), H5254–H5256 [19JN]

Health care professionals: extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (H.R. 959), H6605–H6608 [23JY]

——— require prescribers to complete continuing medical education courses on potential dangers and risks of prescribing opioids (H.R. 5581), H3589 [26AP]

Human rights: abolish human trafficking in the U.S., H1200 [15FE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (H.R. 2803), H92 [10JA], H6475 [18JY]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9373–H9381 [28SE]

Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5760, H5762 [27JN], H7803 [4SE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN], H7691 [26JY], E1080 [26JY]

Information technology: promote testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers (H.R. 3331), H5032–H5034 [12JN], E835 [13JN]

Insurance: include short-term limited duration health plans in definition of individual insurance coverage (H.R. 6479), H7102 [24JY]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), H6572 [19JY], H7654, H7656, H7658–H7667, H7673 [25JY]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), consideration (H. Res. 1011), H7095–H7100 [24JY]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), motion to recommit, H7665, H7666 [25JY]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (H.R. 6733), H8796 [25SE]

——— proposed rule relative to extending short-term, limited-duration health plans, H3588 [26AP]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, E1302 [25SE], E1325 [27SE], E1338, E1346 [28SE], E1431 [19OC]

Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (H.R. 6042), H5244, H5245 [19JN]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program, H10050, H10051 [11DE]

——— require States to annually report on certain adult health quality measures (H.R. 5583), H5063, H5064 [12JN], E979 [6JY]

Medicare: encourage use of non-opioid analgesics for management of post-surgical pain, H5512, H5513, H5514 [22JN]

——— establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]

——— expand access to addiction treatment in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, H5252, H5253 [19JN]

——— extend special election period under part C for certain deemed individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract to certain nondeemed individuals enrolled in such contract (H.R. 6662), H8120, H8121 [12SE]

——— identify and notify outlier prescribers of opioids, H5260, H5261 [19JN]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (H.R. 3635), H8122–H8124 [12SE]

——— provide for ambulatory surgical center representation during review of hospital outpatient payment rates (H.R. 6138), H7116–H7118 [24JY]

——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments, E870 [20JN]

——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments (H.R. 6110), H5249–H5254 [19JN], E870 [20JN]

——— report on extent to which certain Medicare Advantage plans include supplemental health care benefits designed to treat or prevent substance use disorders, H5252, H5253 [19JN]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, H5520 [22JN]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures, E902 [22JN]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures (H.R. 5773), H5103 [13JN], H5258–H5261 [19JN]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries, H1647 [15MR]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare, H9249 [28SE]

——— submit report on effects of inclusion of quality increases in the determination of blended benchmark amounts under part C (H.R. 4952), H7115, H7116 [24JY]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (H.R. 5676), H5261–H5264 [19JN], E904 [22JN]

Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force: establish (H.R. 7292), H10273 [19DE]

Megan Rondini National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force: establish (H.R. 7222), H10090 [11DE]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, H9044 [26SE]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (H.R. 1757), H5520 [22JN]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (H.R. 5272), H5053–H5055 [12JN]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (H.R. 2913), H7161 [25JY]

Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program: establish, H8780 [25SE]

——— establish (H.R. 880), H1236–H1238 [26FE]

Military Trauma Team Placement Program: establish, H8780 [25SE]

——— establish (H.R. 880), H1236–H1238 [26FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, H4144 [17MY]

National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Grant Program: amend and reauthorize, H3436 [18AP]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: observance, H3765 [7MY]

National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day: designate (H. Res. 1133), E1532 [16NO]

Obesity: provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (H.R. 5322), E328 [15MR]

Office of Civil Rights: formation of Conscience and Religious Freedom division, H559 [19JA]

——— tribute to proposed rule by Conscience and Religious Freedom division to protect health care professionals from being coerced into performing procedures that violate their beliefs, H1171 [14FE]

Office of Refugee Resettlement: funding for housing children separated from parents attempting to enter the U.S. illegally through reduction in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding, H6163 [12JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: better align grace period required for non-payment of premiums before discontinuing coverage under qualified health plans with such grace periods provided for under State law, H532 [18JA]

Pharmaceuticals: provide greater transparency of discounts provided by drug manufacturers by requiring Pharmacy Benefit Managers to reimburse community pharamacists at the same rate as high volume box stores, H9541 [16NO]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: fetal tissue research and women’s health care services funding, H501 [18JA]

——— provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), H9578 [27NO], H10054–H10057 [11DE]

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE): finalize certain proposed provisions under Medicare and Medicaid (H.R. 6561), H8121, H8122 [12SE]

Public health: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759–H8789 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

Public welfare programs: institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 5489), H3965 [15MY]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (H.R. 2918), H464 [17JA]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, E1681 [17DE]

State Offices of Rural Health grant program: reauthorize (H.R. 5641), H9536 [15NO]

——— reauthorize (S. 2278), H10286–H10288 [19DE]

State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants: appropriate funds (H.R. 3495), H5110 [13JN]

Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program: establish to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), H1234–H1236 [26FE]

——— establish to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), Senate amendment, H10424, H10425 [20DE]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: authorize development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (H.R. 4684), H5036–H5038 [12JN], E971 [6JY]

Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act: implementation, E237 [27FE]

Taxation: establish an excise tax on production and importation of opioid pain relievers and use such funds to provide and expand access to substance abuse treatment (H.R. 3254), H5140 [13JN]

——— permit individuals eligible for Indian Health Service assistance to qualify for health savings accounts (H.R. 1476), H7109, H7110 [24JY]

Territories: comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (H.R. 4761), H91 [10JA], E22 [10JA]

Traumatic brain injury: reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), H10057, H10058 [11DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), Senate amendment, H10280–H10282 [19DE]

Tri-County Health Network (organization): Dept. of HHS Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Information Dissemination award recipient, E642 [15MY]

Trump, President: proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, H4246, H4272–H4275 [21MY]

U.S. Court of Federal Claims: increase maximum limit on the number of special masters assigned to vaccine cases (H.R. 6857), E1277 [20SE]

Women: submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (H.R. 5761), H3958 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, S6205 [18SE]

Appropriations: reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401 [21JA], S554 [29JA], S628, S638 [6FE], S680 [7FE]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (S. 1899), S61 [8JA], S92 [9JA], S118 [10JA], S275 [18JA], S342 [19JA], S516 [25JA]

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S446, S458–S462 [23JA], S477, S482–S489, S492 [24JA]

——— nomination to be Sec. of HHS, unanimous-consent agreement, S463 [23JA]

——— suitability to be Sec. of HHS relative to history of raising prescription drug prices while serving as drug company executive, S458, S461 [23JA], S483–S485, S492 [24JA]

Bassett, Matthew: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Legislation, S587 [30JA]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

CDC: childhood lead exposure reduction efforts funding, S5801 [22AU]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), S5878, S5879 [23AU], S7526, S7527 [12DE]

——— investigation of potential cancer clusters funding, S5801 [22AU]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (S. 2387), S1135 [15FE]

Children and youth: fund family services to help keep children safe and supported at home and ensure children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings, S800 [8FE], S1731, S1732 [14MR], S2715 [16MY]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), S7310, S7311 [5DE]

——— promote child care and early learning (S. 1806), S675 [7FE]

——— require States to adopt a centralized system to expedite placement of children in foster care or guardianship, or for adoption, across State lines, and provide grants to States to develop such a system, S796 [8FE]

Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program: reauthorize (H.R. 5385), S6032 [4SE]

——— reauthorize (S. 2597), S7365 [6DE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7982–S7984 [20DE]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand, S6050 [6SE], S6126 [12SE], S6170 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S1245–S1247 [27FE], S2471 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S3597 [11JN], S7176 [28NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network, S4478 [27JN]

——— establish a Rural Health Liaison (S. 2894), S2813 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]

Dept. of HHS: require Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to report to Congress on barriers to providing medication-assisted drug treatment to youths, S6161 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365, S7366 [6DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish Jobs Plus Recovery programs to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (S. 2642), S2042 [10AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify that tribal health providers funded by the Indian Health Service are inclueded in VA Choice Program, S2862 [23MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5671, S5673, S5685 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5735, S5738–S5741, S5751, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5811 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046 [6SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs, S6471 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (S. 2646), S2555 [8MY]

Diseases and disorders: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), S7524, S7525 [12DE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), S1975–S1977 [22MR]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S1288 [28FE], S6880 [11OC]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2066 [11AP], S2414 [25AP], S2463, S2469–S2472 [26AP], S5049 [18JY], S5101–S5103 [19JY], S5326 [25JY], S5603–S5606 [15AU], S5746–S5748 [21AU], S6209 [18SE], S6796 [11OC], S7175–S7178 [28NO], S7573–S7575 [13DE]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees, S6471 [3OC]

——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (S. 2516), S2067 [11AP]

——— develop national milestones to measure success in curtailing the opioid epidemic, S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records, S6472 [3OC]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers, S6164 [17SE], S6471 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce, S6116 [12SE], S6198 [18SE], S6456 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (S. 2730), S2359 [24AP]

——— establish community action opioid response grant program (S. 2636), S2105 [12AP]

——— extend authority of nurse practitioners to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6163 [17SE]

——— improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment, S6164 [17SE]

——— improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder, S6116 [12SE], S6198 [18SE]

——— improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder (S. 2710), S2289 [19AP], S2359 [24AP]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146–S148 [11JA], S280 [18JA], S321 [19JA], S629 [6FE], S812–S815 [8FE], S887 [12FE], S6210 [18SE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6162 [17SE], S6463, S6469 [3OC]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S4376 [25JN], S4380 [26JN], S6048–S6050 [6SE], S6116–S6121, S6126, S6149 [12SE], S6159–S6170, S6172–S6178 [17SE], S6198, S6210, S6215–S6217, S6218 [18SE], S7177 [28NO]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6432–S6436 [2OC], S6456, S6459, S6463, S6467, S6468–S6474, S6477–S6484, S6489, S6491 [3OC], S6796–S6798 [11OC]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent agreement, S6105 [6SE], S6457 [3OC]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities, S2478 [26AP], S6177 [17SE], S6472 [3OC]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (S. 581), S1915 [22MR]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S7221 [29NO]

——— require drug manufacturers to publicly justify unnecessary price increases (S. 1348), S5880, S5881 [23AU]

Education: increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 693), S5878 [23AU]

Emergency Medical Services for Children Program: reauthorize (S. 3482), S6279 [24SE], S7452 [11DE]

Excellence in Mental Health Act: impact, S7395 [11DE]

FCC: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (H.R. 2345), S5560 [1AU], S6214 [18SE]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (S. 1015), S3867 [13JN], S5675 [16AU]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (S. 3155), S4737 [28JN]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (S. 974), S807 [8FE], S5881 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

——— require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (S. 3428), S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

Federal aid programs: extend funding for certain public health programs, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401, S423 [21JA]

Firearms: repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence, S1863 [21MR]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: funding, S5711 [20AU]

Firefighters: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2631 [10MY]

Geriatric Academic Career Awards program: reinstate (S. 2888), S2795 [21MY]

Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program: reauthorize (S. 2888), S2795 [21MY]

Government regulations: disapprove rule on compliance with title X requirements by family planning project recipients in selecting subrecipients to provide services (H.J. Res. 43), S273 [18JA]

——— eliminate title X family planning grants, S6205 [18SE]

Guardianship: improve oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (S. 3669), S7192 [28NO]

Health: improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), S6880, S6881 [11OC]

Health care professionals: build a stronger health care workforce (S. 3095), S4283 [20JN]

——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (H.R. 315), S7372 [6DE]

Healthy Lifestyles Initiative: prohibit funding for construction of fast food franchises, S5886 [23AU]

Hovland, Jean C.: nomination to be Administration for Native Americans Commissioner, unanimous-consent agreement, S4337 [21JN]

Human rights: provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S1861 [21MR]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

Immigration: conduct full review of oversight, staffing, training, medication, and licensing policies at Office of Refugee Resettlement facilities, ensure humane treatment of detainees, and ensure contact between children and parents, S5987, S5988 [28AU]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (S. 3227), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S., S3964 [18JN]

Indian Health Service: call for Director nomination, S1236 [27FE]

Information technology: promote testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers (S. 1732), S2528 [7MY]

Insurance: allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exchanges, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies, S1751–S1753 [15MR], S1905–S1913, S1918, S1919, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY], S3284 [7JN], S3891, S3892 [13JN], S3962 [18JN], S5409 [26JY], S6767 [10OC], S7889 [19DE]

——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6708–S6710, S6713, S6717–S6719 [9OC], S6736–S6744, S6749, S6755–S6758, S6762, S6767 [10OC], S6779, S6794 [11OC]

——— establish a public health plan (S. 1970), S3891 [13JN]

——— proposed rule relative to extending short-term, limited-duration health plans, S2545 [8MY]

Johnson, Lynn A.: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5987, S5988 [28AU], S6027 [4SE]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5827 [22AU]

Law enforcement officers: provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers (S. 867), S2663 [15MY], S2763 [17MY], S6214 [18SE]

Lloyd, Scott: call for removal as Dept. of HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement Director relative to actions and policies on women’s reproductive health, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, S6336 [26SE], S6382 [28SE]

Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program: extend, S342 [19JA]

Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (H.R. 6042), S5006 [17JY]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (S. 3702), S7339 [6DE]

Medicare: establish part E public health plans available to everyone (S. 2708), S2265 [18AP]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (S. 41), S5880 [23AU]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare, S6470 [3OC]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, S3926 [13JN]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma, S6174 [17SE]

——— address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (S. 774), S1280 [28FE], S2787 [21MY], S6436 [2OC]

National Family Caregiving Strategy: establish (H.R. 3759), S68 [8JA]

National Health Service Corps: designate certain substance use disorder treatment facilities as eligible for service (S. 1453), S93 [9JA]

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research: anniversary, S6809 [11OC]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, S6121 [12SE]

Office of Civil Rights: formation of Conscience and Religious Freedom division, S443 [22JA]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (S. 2349), S2731 [16MY]

Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: decision to reform liver allocation policy, S7884 [19DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide for stabilization in the individual health insurance market, S435 [22JA]

Pharmaceuticals: allow personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada (S. 92), S7221 [29NO]

——— conduct a study on the changes in prices of prescription drugs, S5879 [23AU]

——— improve access to affordable prescription drugs, S7220 [29NO]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5891–S5893 [23AU], S6205 [18SE]

——— prohibit funding (S. 241), S273 [18JA]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6153 [12SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S697 [7FE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, S7426 [11DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (S. 2571), S1792 [19MR], S1834 [20MR], S1860 [21MR]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

Senior citizens: issue Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp (S. 3594), S6818 [11OC]

——— prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the justice system’s response to victims in elder abuse and exploitation cases (S. 178), S7841 [19DE]

Social Security: improve transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests (S. 3000), S6172 [17SE]

State Offices of Rural Health grant program: reauthorize (S. 2278), S5312 [24JY]

State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants: improve State response to opioid abuse crisis by prioritizing States with high overdose mortality rates and lack of access to treatment, S6471 [3OC]

——— make Indian tribes eligible and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse, S6166 [17SE]

Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program: establish to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7949 [19DE]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: authorize development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (S. 2678), S2142 [16AP]

——— establish grant program to create peer support recovery networks (S. 2657), S2105 [12AP]

——— National Suicide Prevention Lifeline funding, S5739, S5741 [21AU]

——— report to Congress on barriers to providing medication-assisted drug treatment to youths, S6161 [17SE]

Taxation: establish an excise tax on production and importation of opioid pain relievers and use such funds to provide and expand access to substance abuse treatment (S. 523), S6473 [3OC]

Traumatic brain injury: reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), S7745 [18DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (S. 3657), S7089 [26NO]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S4275 [20JN], S5556–S5558 [1AU], S7844 [19DE]

——— proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, S2891 [24MY]

Reports

Proposal To Lower ACA Premiums by More Than 40% and Cover 3.2 Million More: Tammy Tomczyk and Kurt Giesa, Oliver Wyman (organization), S1752 [15MR], S1912 [22MR]

Reports filed

Abuse Deterrent Access Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5582) (H. Rept. 115–721), H5020 [8JN]

Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorders Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5603) (H. Rept. 115–745), H5092 [12JN]

Action for Dental Health Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3016), S5618 [15AU]

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6138) (H. Rept. 115–831), H6462 [17JY]

Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2076), S7241 [29NO]

Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (Childhood Cancer STAR) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 292), S1629 [12MR]

Combating Opioid Abuse for Care in Hospitals (COACH) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5774) (H. Rept. 115–762), H5283 [19JN]

Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety for Seniors (COMPASS) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 115–740), H5092 [12JN]

Comprehensive Care for Seniors Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6561) (H. Rept. 115–934), H8106 [10SE]

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 1222), S5618 [15AU]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1011) (H. Rept. 115–860), H6648 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act: Committee on the Judicary (Senate) (S. 974), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2597), S2439 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3482), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS Programs Related to Traumatic Brain Injury and Trauma Research Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education. Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3657), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS Promotion of Testing of Incentive Payments for Adoption and Use of Certified Electronic Health Records Technology by Behavioral Health Providers: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3331) (H. Rept. 115–720), H5020 [8JN]

Dept. of HHS State Offices of Rural Health Grant Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2278), S1629 [12MR]

Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Justice Protocols To Address Missing and Murdered Native Americans Review, Revision, and Development: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1942) (S. Rept. 115–411), S7274 [4DE]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]

Empowering Seniors’ Enrollment Decision Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6662) (H. Rept. 115–935), H8106 [10SE]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 382), S2439 [25AP]

Helping To End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders (HEAL) Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3120) (S. Rept. 115–284), S4368 [25JN]

Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2349) (S. Rept. 115–238), S2516 [7MY]

Improving Access to Maternity Care Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 315), S7240 [29NO]

Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4952) (H. Rept. 115–832), H6462 [17JY]

Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6311) (H. Rept. 115–849), H6587 [19JY]

Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3635) (H. Rept. 115–933), H8106 [10SE]

Medicaid Coverage Protections for Pregnant and Post-Partum Women While Receiving Inpatient Treatment for a Substance Use Disorder: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5789) (H. Rept. 115–730), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Health Homes for Opioid-Use-Disorder Medicaid Enrollees Encouraged (Medicaid Health HOME) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5810) (H. Rept. 115–727), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Pharmaceutical Home Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5808) (H. Rept. 115–726), H5091 [12JN]

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1015) (S. Rept. 115–213), S1686 [13MR]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2345) (H. Rept. 115–836), H6556 [18JY]

Nomination of Alex M. Azar II To Be Sec. of HHS: Committee on Finance (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Brett Giroir To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Health and Public Health Service Regular Corps Medical Director: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Elizabeth Darling To Be Administration on Children, Youth, and Families Commissioner: Committee on Finance (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of John J. Bartrum To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Financial Resources: Committee on Finance (Senate), S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Lynn A. Johnson To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5590) (H. Rept. 115–746), H5092 [12JN]

Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5795) (H. Rept. 115–724), H5091 [12JN]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]

Postoperative Opioid Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 115–753), H5151 [13JN]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act Revision and Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3029), S4843 [9JY]

Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5773) (H. Rept. 115–761), H5283 [19JN]

Request President and Direct Sec. of HHS Azar To Transmit Information on Health and Welfare of Children Separated From Parents Due to Zero Tolerance Policy: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 982) (H. Rept. 115–835), H6556 [18JY]

Require Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Sponsors To Establish Drug Management Programs for At-Risk Beneficiaries: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5675) (H. Rept. 115–743), H5092 [12JN]

Require States To Annually Report on Certain Medicaid Adult Health Quality Measures: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5583) (H. Rept. 115–716), H5020 [8JN]

Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users’ Treatment (REACH OUT) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5796) (H. Rept. 115–729), H5091 [12JN]

Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5874) (H. Rept. 115–1065), H9762 [3DE]

Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2465), S5618 [15AU]

Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5676) (H. Rept. 115–759), H5283 [19JN]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Statements

Congress Must Act Now To Prevent Premium Spikes and Coverage Losses for Millions of Americans, Say 20 Patient and Consumer Groups: Several Patient and Consumer Organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: American Society of Addiction Medicine, H9252 [28SE]

——— National Association for Behavorial Healthcare, H9251 [28SE]

——— Simona Combi, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H9250 [28SE]

Summaries

Allow States To Establish Reinsurance Programs, Give States Flexibility To Provide Affordable Health Insurance Options Outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Exchanges, and Continue Cost-Sharing Premium Subsidies, S1912 [22MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 949, consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H5294 [20JN]

H. Res. 949, consideration of H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H5294 [20JN]

H. Res. 1011, consideration of H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act, H7095 [24JY]

H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]

H. Res. 1099, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9174–H9242 [28SE]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H5522–H5560 [22JN]

H.R. 767, Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act, S7949 [19DE], H1234 [26FE], H10424 [20DE]

H.R. 880, Military Injury Surgical Systems Integrated Operationally Nationwide To Achieve ZERO Preventable Deaths (MISSION ZERO) Act, H1236 [26FE]

H.R. 931, Firefighter Cancer Registry Act, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

H.R. 959, Dept. of HHS advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs extension, H6605–H6607 [23JY]

H.R. 1222, Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act, S7525 [12DE], H10278 [19DE]

H.R. 1476, Native American Health Savings Improvement Act, H7109 [24JY]

H.R. 1676, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, H6602–H6604 [23JY]

H.R. 2345, National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act, H6592 [23JY]

H.R. 2410, Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, H1240 [26FE]

H.R. 2422, Action for Dental Health Act, S6881 [11OC], H1243 [26FE], H9673 [28NO]

H.R. 3331, Dept. of HHS testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers, H5032 [12JN]

H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act, H8122 [12SE]

H.R. 4275, Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act, H5066 [12JN]

H.R. 4284, Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids (INFO) Act, H5034 [12JN]

H.R. 4684, Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act, H5036 [12JN]

H.R. 4952, Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act, H7115 [24JY]

H.R. 5009, Dept. of HHS sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities, H5042 [12JN]

H.R. 5102, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, H5045 [12JN]

H.R. 5176, Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act, H5047 [12JN]

H.R. 5197, Alternatives to Opioids in the Emergency Department (ALTO) Act, H5067 [12JN]

H.R. 5261, Treatment, Education, and Community Help (TEACH) To Combat Addiction Act, H5052 [12JN]

H.R. 5272, ensure that Dept. of HHS federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based, H5053 [12JN]

H.R. 5327, Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act, H5055 [12JN]

H.R. 5329, Poison Center Network Enhancement Act, H5057 [12JN]

H.R. 5385, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, H6600 [23JY]

H.R. 5473, Better Pain Management Through Better Data Act, H5031 [12JN]

H.R. 5582, Abuse Deterrent Access Act, H5061 [12JN]

H.R. 5583, require States to annually report on certain Medicaid adult health quality measures, H5063 [12JN]

H.R. 5587, Peer Support Communities of Recovery Act, H5069 [12JN]

H.R. 5590, Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act, H5247 [19JN]

H.R. 5676, Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act, H5261 [19JN]

H.R. 5752, Stop Illicit Drug Importation Act, H5117 [13JN]

H.R. 5773, Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act, H5258 [19JN]

H.R. 5774, Combating Opioid Abuse for Care in Hospitals (COACH) Act, H5254 [19JN]

H.R. 5796, Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users’ Treatment (REACH OUT) Act, H5237 [19JN]

H.R. 5889, Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act, H5124 [13JN]

H.R. 5890, Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act, H5125 [13JN]

H.R. 6014, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act reauthorization, H9359 [28SE]

H.R. 6042, delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for Medicaid personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system, H5244 [19JN]

H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H5325 [20JN]

H.R. 6110, Pain Management, Treatment, and Recovery Act, H5250–H5252 [19JN]

H.R. 6138, Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act, H7116 [24JY]

H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act, H7658 [25JY]

H.R. 6378, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8759–H8775 [25SE]

H.R. 6561, Comprehensive Care for Seniors Act, H8121 [12SE]

H.R. 6615, Dept. of HHS programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research reauthorization, S7745 [18DE], H10057 [11DE], H10280 [19DE]

H.R. 6662, Empowering Seniors’ Enrollment Decision Act, H8120 [12SE]

H.R. 6753, Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act, H9671 [28NO]

H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]

S. 292, Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (Childhood Cancer STAR) Act, S1975–S1977 [22MR], H4350–H4352 [22MY]

S. 1311, Abolish Human Trafficking Act, H9373, H9377–H9381 [28SE]

S. 1732, Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, S2528 [7MY]

S. 2076, Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act, S8018 [21DE], H10282 [19DE]

S. 2278, Dept. of HHS State Offices of Rural Health grant program reauthorization, S5313 [24JY], H10286 [19DE]

S. 2349, Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act, S2731 [16MY]

S. 2465, Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, S6880 [11OC], H10052 [11DE]

S. 2597, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, S7365 [6DE]

S. 2710, Protecting Moms and Infants Act, S2323 [19AP]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 2730, Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act, S2346–S2348 [23AP]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2830, Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Act, S2628 [10MY]

S. 3029, Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act revision and extension, S6154 [12SE], H10054 [11DE]

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

S. 3482, Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program reauthorization, S7452 [11DE]

S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]

S. Res. 566, Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents establishment, S4745 [28JN]

S. Res. 606, condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence, S5621 [15AU]

Tributes

Eisenhower, Dwight D., S6629 [5OC]

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY related term(s) Coast Guard

Amendments

Computers: establish a computer bug bounty pilot program (S. 1281), S2223, S2224 [17AP]

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency: authorize (H.R. 3359), S6497, S6502, S6503 [3OC], H9501 [13NO]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9386 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9377 [28SE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

Law enforcement: establish a data framework to provide access for appropriate personnel to law enforcement and other departmental information (H.R. 2454), S7362, S7371 [6DE], H10129 [12DE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]

Secret Service: provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), S1795, S1796 [19MR], H1751 [21MR]

Terrorism: examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), S7805, S7822 [18DE], H10414 [20DE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Articles and editorials

DACA = Dems Against Common Americans, E98 [25JA]

Don’t Give Trump a Pass on Puerto Rico, H7798 [4SE]

Koch Network Raps Trump, Won’t Support House Immigration Bills, H5446 [21JN]

Laura Bush—Separating Children From Their Parents at the Border ‘Breaks My Heart’, S4250 [19JN]

Lawmakers Approve ‘Cyber Vulnerability’ Bill, H44 [9JA]

Pentagon Asked To Make Room for 20,000 Migrant Children on Military Bases, H5444 [21JN]

Separating Families at the Border Will Multiply Child Trauma, S1156 [15FE]

Stop Breaking Up Families at the Border, S3962 [18JN]

To Pay for Wall, Trump Would Cut Proven Border Security Measures, S83 [9JA]

Torn From Immigrant Parents, 8-Month-Old Baby Lands in Michigan, H5488 [21JN]

Trump Retreats on Separating Families, but Thousands Will Remain Apart, S4300 [20JN]

Trump’s Family Separation Order Does Nothing for Families He Already Broke Up, S4299 [20JN]

U.S. Centers Force Migrant Children To Take Drugs—Lawsuit, H5441 [21JN]

We Must Cease the Inhumane Practice of Separating Families Apprehended on the Border, H5641 [25JN]

Youngest Migrants Held in ‘‘Tender Age’’ Shelters, S4262 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions

Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see S. 2793), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5694), H3782 [7MY]

American Samoa: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5026), H1177 [14FE]

Appropriations: making (see S. 3109), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6776), H8169 [12SE]

——— prohibit funding to frontline operational components for procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria (see H.R. 5574), H3441 [18AP]

Arctic Executive Steering Committee: establish (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]

Armed Forces: expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (see S. 2457), S1243 [27FE]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4793), H403 [16JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4871), H603 [20JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for training for National Guard and Reserve members and prohibit furlough of such members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4966), H974 [7FE]

——— provide that activities relative to training and readiness of Reserve components during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the U.S. (see S. 2398), S704 [7FE]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2748), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 4954), H902 [6FE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]

Aviation: prepare threat assessment on unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 6620), H7723 [26JY]

Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program: establish (see H.R. 6439), H6587 [19JY]

Border Tunnel Task Forces: establish (see H.R. 6740), H7941 [7SE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program: extend (see H.R. 7188), H9742 [29NO]

——— reauthorize (see S. 3405), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6992), H9405 [28SE]

Chief Data Officer: establish position (see H.R. 6447), H6587 [19JY]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see S. 2522), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5233), H1501 [8MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, technical corrections (see H.R. 7316), H10269 [17DE] (see H.R. 7329), H10335 [19DE]

——— enhance maritime safety (see H.R. 6175), H5505 [21JN]

——— making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 7400), H10609 [2JA]

——— restrict implementation of rule requiring use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards until after submission of assessment of effectiveness of transportation security card program (see S. 3094), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 5729), H3884 [9MY]

Colleges and universities: strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

Commission To Study and Establish a Fair and Humane System of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Continuous diagnostics and mitigation program: establish (see S. 3464), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6443), H6587 [19JY]

Contracts: streamline Federal contractor fitness determinations (see H.R. 6374), H6195 [13JY]

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office: establish (see H.R. 6198), H5580 [22JN] (see H.R. 7213), H9763 [3DE]

Crime: take appropriate actions to ensure that an illegal alien sex offender is in removal proceedings or has been ordered removed, and is required to register as a sex offender (see H.R. 6595), H7722 [26JY]

Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program: establish (see H.R. 6555), H7721 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Reserve Service: establish (see H.R. 5255), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H4242 [18MY] (see H.R. 7207), H9757 [30NO]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Education: issue guidance on security for schools based on security standards issued for Federal buildings (see H.R. 5990), H4738 [1JN]

Disasters: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H3146 [11AP]

Drugs: establish a narcotic drug screening technology pilot program to combat illicit opioid importation (see S. 3047), S3601 [11JN]

Education: develop educational materials relative to human trafficking in schools (see H.R. 5407), H2041 [22MR]

El Salvador: adjust immigration status of Salvadoran nationals who were granted or are eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4956), H902 [6FE]

Elections: establish an election security grant program (see S. 3116), S4344 [21JN]

——— establish program to improve election system cybersecurity by facilitating and encouraging assessments by independent technical experts to identify and report vulnerabilities (see H.R. 6188), H5506 [21JN]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (see S. 2593), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 6663), H7750 [10AU]

——— require information sharing relative to ownership of election service providers (see S. 3572), S6815 [11OC]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see S. 3573), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 6449), H6588 [19JY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide for E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation (see S. 3386), S5932 [23AU]

Families and domestic relations: transmit documents on border security policies, procedures, and activities relative to Border Patrol interdiction of families between ports of entry (see H. Res. 1005), H6588 [19JY]

FCC: reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

FDA: increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

Federal agencies and departments: provide minimal cybersecurity operational standards for Internet-connected devices purchased by Federal agencies (see H.R. 7283), H10169 [12DE]

Federal aid programs: provide benefits only to individuals verified to be U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6989), H9405 [28SE]

Federal employees: improve specialized training requirement for Federal personnel who have substantive contact with unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6222), H5748 [26JN]

——— modify authority for pay and work schedules of Border Patrol agents (see H.R. 5896), H4284 [21MY]

——— reform manner in which Border Patrol agents are compensated (see S. 2338), S520 [25JA]

Federal Protective Service: apply certain annuity benefits to law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6051), H5020 [8JN]

Federal-State relations: develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (see H.R. 5079), H1226 [23FE]

——— establish State and local fusion center technical assistance program (see H.R. 5099), H1332 [27FE]

FEMA: establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 6169), H5362 [20JN]

——— establish Operation Stonegarden to award grants for border security enhancement to eligible law enforcement agencies (see S. 2709), S2262 [18AP]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to provide improved security measures on school grounds (see H.R. 5268), H1607 [14MR]

——— reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

——— reform and reorganize (see H.R. 7333), H10335 [19DE]

——— transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (see H.R. 5559), H3441 [18AP]

Firearms: prohibit expenditure of certain grant funds to purchase firearms and firearms accessories, including for use by teachers (see H.R. 5257), H1542 [13MR]

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 726), H902 [6FE]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H581 [19JA]

Guam: allow the Governor to determine need for temporary nonimmigrant workers (see H.R. 6480), H7154 [24JY]

Hungary: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Hungary (see H.R. 5647), H3741 [27AP]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents (see H.R. 6190), H5506 [21JN]

——— address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6181), H5505 [21JN]

——— alter deadlines by which an application for asylum must be made (see H.R. 4850), H581 [19JA]

——— amend laws relative to aliens associated with a criminal gang (see S. 2380), S651 [6FE]

——— appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 2344), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 6794), H8724 [13SE]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (see H.R. 4873), H603 [20JA]

——— change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6040 [10JY]

——— clarify requirements for alien physicians who come to the U.S. to practice medicine in areas with a shortage of health care professionals and their subsequent permanent residence status (see H.R. 6123), H5224 [15JN]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5284 [19JN] (see H.R. 6204), H5580 [22JN]

——— close loopholes in immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter the U.S. unlawfully (see H.R. 7068), H9435 [16OC]

——— codify Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6182), H5505 [21JN]

——— continue to apply rule entitled ‘‘Allowing Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses To Apply for Employment Authorization’’ (see H.R. 7150), H9568 [16NO]

——— create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7747 [7AU]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— develop a strategy to implement policies and procedures to ensure the safety of children in U.S., Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody (see H.R. 7396), H10586 [21DE]

——— eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H1212 [15FE]

——— ensure State and local cooperation with Federal law enforcement against illegal alien criminals and ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 4805), H403 [16JA]

——— establish immigration advisory program (see H.R. 5207), H1476 [7MR]

——— expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (see S. 2466), S1286 [28FE]

——— extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries (see H.R. 6696), H7824 [4SE]

——— extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries and grant such status to nationals of Guatemala (see H.R. 6325), H6041 [10JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9430 [12OC]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see S. 2464), S1243 [27FE]

——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see S. 2293), S167 [11JA] (see H.R. 4777), H168 [11JA]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (see S. 3263), S5360 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6195), H5580 [22JN]

——— maintain custody of adults charged with illegal entry with their children while charges are pending and authorize construction of facilities to hold families during legal proceedings (see H.R. 6173), H5505 [21JN]

——— modify H-2B nonimmigrant returning worker exemption (see S. 3125), S4368 [25JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— prioritize the allocation of H-2B work visas for States with low unemployment rates (see S. 2972), S2924 [24MY]

——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (see S. 3567), S6770 [10OC]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to build a wall along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 7332), H10335 [19DE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to implement policy changes in notices terminating temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals (see H.R. 4933), H783 [5FE]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5950), H4693 [23MY]

——— provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2468), S1286 [28FE]

——— provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3558), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 7047), H9419 [5OC]

——— provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]

——— provide oversight of border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant (see S. 3162), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6462), H6588 [19JY]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and engage in Central America (H.R. 4796), consideration (see H. Res. 939), H5152 [13JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see S. 2367), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see S. 3112), S4343 [21JN]

——— provide that an alien may only apply for asylum at a designated port of arrival (see H.R. 7139), H9567 [16NO]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— provide that certain naturalized individuals who are affiliated with a criminal gang are subject to revocation of citizenship (see H.R. 4996), H1074 [8FE] (see H.R. 5065), H1212 [15FE]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H5987 [3JY]

——— require asylum seekers to be screened at U.S. embassies or consulates outside the U.S., create bench warrants for immigrants failing to appear for immigration court, and provide alternatives to detention (see S. 3372), S5931 [23AU]

——— require certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond prior to entry into the U.S., with funds being forfeited if such aliens overstay their visas (see H.R. 5750), H3928 [10MY] (see H.R. 6089), H5152 [13JN]

——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6553), H7721 [26JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6172, 6183), H5505 [21JN] (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6304), H5986 [3JY] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

——— strengthen border security by authorizing construction of a wall, improving technology, securing ports of entry, hiring more agents, using National Guard support, and penalizing illegal immigration (see H.R. 6415), H6557 [18JY]

——— strengthen refugee resettlement support programs (see H.R. 7401), H10609 [2JA]

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6041 [10JY]

——— terminate granting of temporary protected status to aliens and provide for adjustment of status for former temporary protected status holders (see H.R. 4750), H131 [10JA]

——— use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H7781 [31AU]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Information technology: allow issuance of binding operational directives to remove compromised software from Federal networks without providing prior notice to affected private entities (see S. 2743), S2391 [24AP]

——— authorize cyber incident response teams (see S. 3309), S5518 [31JY] (see H.R. 5074), H1220 [20FE]

——— coordinate a National Cyber Hacking Competition for high school students (see H.R. 5179), H1441 [6MR]

——— designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management (see S. 2392), S704 [7FE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and a bug bounty program (see H.R. 7327), H10335 [19DE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy for departmental Internet websites (see S. 3707), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6735), H7941 [7SE]

Iraq: oppose detention and possible removal of Iraqi Chaldean Christians (see H. Res. 824), H3209 [12AP]

Ireland: add to E-3 nonimmigrant visa program (see S. 3684), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7100), H9448 [26OC] (see H.R. 7164), H9573 [20NO]

Joint Requirements Council: establish (see S. 2359), S581 [30JA]

Law enforcement: allow use of counter drone technology to detect, monitor, and engage with unauthorized drones that pose a reasonable threat to the safety and security of certain facilities and assets (see H.R. 5366), H1754 [21MR]

——— assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles (see S. 2836), S2643 [14MY] (see H.R. 6401), H6463 [17JY]

——— assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (see S. 3719), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7218), H9767 [6DE]

——— establish a data framework to provide access for appropriate personnel to law enforcement and other departmental information (see S. 2397), S704 [7FE]

——— establish joint task force to integrate border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering U.S. (see S. 2864), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5762), H3929 [10MY]

——— establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H7750 [10AU]

——— maintain situational awareness and operational control of high traffic areas along the borders through immigration enforcement and enhanced illicit drug importation technology (see S. 3478), S6223 [18SE]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 2915), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5908), H4582 [22MY]

——— provide emergency funding for port of entry personnel and infrastructure (see H.R. 5619), H3574 [25AP]

——— require border patrol and immigration enforcement agents document all stops and searches of persons suspected of being in the U.S. illegally and make such information publicly available (see S. 2832), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5991), H4738 [1JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

Law enforcement officers: establish pilot programs for, and develop policies on, use of body-worn cameras by officers and agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3538), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 7028), H9414 [2OC]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 2275), S23 [3JA] (see H.R. 5072), H1220 [20FE]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3084), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]

National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center: provide for responsibility to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (see S. 3182), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5733), H3885 [9MY]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H3441 [18AP]

——— clarify that Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program grants may be used to prepare high-risk State and local governments against weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 5399), H2041 [22MR]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see S. 3706), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6400), H6463 [17JY]

——— implement certain requirements for information relative to supply chain risk (see H.R. 6430), H6557 [18JY]

——— improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

——— prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (see H.R. 5869), H4209 [17MY]

——— provide foreign assistance to countries for operations to address individuals who may pose a national security, border security, or terrorist threat to the U.S. (see H.R. 6997), H9405 [28SE]

——— transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives on information produced and disseminated relative to cybersecurity threats posed by ZTE Corp., headquartered in China (see H. Res. 898), H4138 [16MY]

National Threat Assessment Center: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2759), S2440 [25AP]

National Urban Security Technology Laboratory: establish (see H.R. 4991), H1074 [8FE]

Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (see H.R. 7075), H9438 [19OC]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7722 [26JY]

Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents: establish (see S. Res. 566), S4735 [28JN]

Office of Biometric Identity Management: establish (see H.R. 5206), H1476 [7MR]

Oliver Hazard Perry (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 3096), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6171), H5362 [20JN]

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Pacific Provider (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 7135), H9526 [14NO]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (see S. 3007), S3034 [6JN] (see H.R. 5173), H1441 [6MR]

Public buildings: reduce costs of Federal real estate and improve building security (see H.R. 6194), H5580 [22JN]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Religion: protect rights of free speech and free exercise, reject labeling of groups as hate groups based on religion or political views, and prevent discrimination and crime based on such labeling (see H. Res. 903), H4209 [17MY]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

Safety: develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]

Schools: enhance school security efforts (see H.R. 6920), H9089 [26SE]

——— establish a school security coordinating council (see H.R. 6919), H9089 [26SE]

——— improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H7919 [6SE]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (see S. 3663), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 6893), H8884 [25SE]

Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (see H.R. 4918), H737 [2FE]

——— authorize international cooperative activities to strengthen efforts relative to countering violent extremism (see H.R. 6408), H6463 [17JY]

——— carry out a pilot program to prevent and mitigate acts of terrorism using motor vehicles (see H.R. 6366), H6195 [13JY]

——— improve effectiveness of efforts to identify and address homeland security risks to surface transportation, secure against vehicle-based attacks, and assess new security technologies and measures (see H.R. 5131), H1333 [27FE]

——— improve suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism (see H.R. 5094), H1266 [26FE]

——— provide support to State and local governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist threats (see H.R. 6126), H5224 [15JN]

Transportation: improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (see H.R. 5766), H3929 [10MY]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see S. 3418), S6059 [6SE]

——— ensure only travelers who are members of a trusted traveler program use security screening lanes designated for trusted travelers (see H.R. 6265), H5974 [28JN]

——— establish National Deployment Office (see H.R. 6461), H6588 [19JY]

——— establish Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee (see H.R. 5081), H1226 [23FE]

——— improve program providing for private screening companies to conduct security screening at airports (see S. 3441), S6189 [17SE]

——— improve screening of transgender persons at airport security checkpoints (see H.R. 6659), H7747 [7AU]

——— require airports to submit security plans that include training programs for active threats, crowd management, mass evacuations, and restarting operations (see H.R. 4737), H18 [8JA]

——— require Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies (see S. 3144), S4512 [27JN]

——— require strategy to diversify the technology stakeholder marketplace relative to acquisition of security screening technologies (see H.R. 6459), H6588 [19JY]

——— require testing and evaluation of advanced screening technologies (see H.R. 5730), H3884 [9MY]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: establish a commission to enhance cultural competence and improve recruitment and outreach and modify process for congressional nominations for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 6905), H9089 [26SE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: increase number of officers and staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see S. 2314), S253 [17JA] (see H.R. 4940), H901 [6FE]

——— place restrictions on searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border (see S. 2462), S1243 [27FE]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S3760 [12JN] (see H.R. 5788), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection : ensure that officers and agents are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices supported by system interoperability (see H.R. 6742), H7941 [7SE]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

——— prohibit expansion of detention facilities and improve oversight of such facilities (see S. 2849), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 5820), H3976 [15MY]

——— reduce ability to engage in enforcement actions that harm unaccompanied alien children and ensure safety and welfare of such children (see S. 3624), S6964 [14NO]

——— support officers and employees, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see S. Res. 611), S5759 [21AU] (see H. Res. 1048), H7781 [31AU]

——— support officers and employees and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY] (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

——— terminate (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator: establish (see H.R. 6438), H6587 [19JY]

Venezuela: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status and strengthen internal migration systems in surrounding countries (see S. 3759), S7586 [13DE]

Cloture motions

McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]

Cost Estimates

Border Tunnel Task Force Act (H.R. 6740): CBO, E1340 [28SE]

Counter Terrorist Network Act (H.R. 4578): CBO, E104 [29JA]

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act (H.R. 4569): CBO, E591 [7MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Chief Data Officer position establishment (H.R. 6447): CBO, E1345 [28SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security immigration advisory program establishment (H.R. 5207): CBO, E961 [3JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Biometric Identity Management establishment (H.R. 5206): CBO, E961 [3JY]

DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act (H.R. 4555): CBO, E102 [29JA]

DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act (H.R. 4567): CBO, E70 [19JA]

Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act (H.R. 5099): CBO, E588 [7MY]

Fitness Information Transparency (FIT) Act (H.R. 6374): CBO, E1342 [28SE]

Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act (H.R. 5762): CBO, E962 [3JY]

Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act (H.R. 4564): CBO, E97 [25JA]

PreCheck Is PreCheck Act (H.R. 6265): CBO, E1414 [16OC]

Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act (H.R. 6735): CBO, E1340 [28SE]

Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act (H.R. 4581): CBO, E175 [13FE]

Secure Border Communications Act (H.R. 6742): CBO, E1345 [28SE]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H40 [9JA]

Securing Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Firearms Act (H.R. 4433): CBO, E108 [29JA]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act (H.R. 5766): CBO, E964 [3JY]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act (H.R. 4627): CBO, E962 [3JY]

Strengthening Aviation Security Act (H.R. 4467): CBO, E353 [21MR]

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act (H.R. 4991): CBO, E962 [3JY]

Surface Transportation Security and Technology Accountability Act (H.R. 5081): CBO, E355 [21MR]

Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act (H.R. 5131): CBO, E354 [21MR]

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act (H.R. 4553): CBO, E65 [18JA]

Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act (H.R. 5730: CBO, E959 [3JY]

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act (H.R. 5729): CBO, E965 [3JY]

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act (H.R. 4227): CBO, E352 [21MR]

Court decisions

Ms. L. et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’) et al., preliminary injunction blocking family separation and ordering the Federal Government to implement family reunification procedures, S4462 [27JN]

Letters

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security, H8116 [12SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H7846 [5SE]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7845 [5SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7846 [5SE]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Exempt old vessels operating within inland waterways from fire-retardant materials requirement if structural alterations are made to areas not constructed of fire-retardant materials, H9649 [27NO]

Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act: Dean C. Garfield, Information Technology Industry Council, S523 [25JA]

——— John Neuffer, Semiconductor Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Maritime Border Security Review Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7797 [4SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7797 [4SE]

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: several Representatives, H5099 [13JN]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association and Chris Jahn, Fertilizer Institute, S7224 [29NO]

——— John Boling, Institute of Makers of Explosives, S7225 [29NO]

——— several organizations, S7224 [29NO]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8751 [25SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8750 [25SE]

Secure Border Communications Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8752 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8753 [25SE]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Robert B. Goldberg, Jewish Federations of North America, H39 [9JA]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act: Don Erickson, Security Industry Association, H5270 [19JN]

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H5266 [19JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5267 [19JN]

——— Thomas S. Kahn, American Federation of Government Employees, H5266 [19JN]

Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5167 [14JN]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5167 [14JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5167 [14JN]

Transition Improvement Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7137 [24JY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H7137 [24JY]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7813 [4SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7813 [4SE]

Lists

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime staff, H9652 [27NO]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers killed in the line of duty, E651 [15MY]

Motions

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (H. Res. 726), H795 [6FE]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), S7628 [17DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S7628 [17DE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Law enforcement: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

Press releases

CFGI and SHRM Applaud Immigration Innovation Act: Council for Global Immigration, S523 [25JA]

SIIA Says I-Squared Act Is Critical for U.S. Economy and Global Competitiveness: Software and Information Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Proposals

Condemn Representative Gosar for actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives, H764 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Animals: establish a working group to determine ways to develop a domestic canine breeding network to produce high quality explosives detection canines (H.R. 4577), H32–H34 [9JA], E41 [12JA]

Appropriations: make rescissions in non-defense discretionary spending, H3223–H3230 [13AP]

——— making, H2021 [22MR], H10092 [11DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE]

——— making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

——— transfer of funds from FEMA to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to upgrade detention facilities, H8162 [12SE], H8182 [13SE]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4871), H596 [20JA]

——— require receipt of additional training under Transition Assistance Program, H7705 [26JY]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (H.R. 4954), H787 [6FE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H3731 [27AP], H7134–H7140 [24JY]

Aviation: ensure partnerships with State, local, and tribal law enforcement officials to protect stadiums from unmanned aerial systems attacks adhere to Federal airspace safety regulations, E1510 [13NO]

——— prepare threat assessment on unmanned aircraft systems (H.R. 6620), H8750–H8752 [25SE]

Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program: establish (H.R. 6439), H7786–H7789 [4SE]

Blue Campaign: issue guidance and develop training programs on efforts to combat human trafficking (H.R. 4708), H161 [11JA]

Border Enforcement Security Task Force program: reauthorize (H.R. 2281), H7787 [4SE]

Border Tunnel Task Forces: establish (H.R. 6740), H8748–H8750 [25SE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

Chief Data Officer: establish position (H.R. 6447), H7801–H7803 [4SE]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (H.R. 5233), E1608 [6DE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, H9604–H9652 [27NO]

——— authorizing appropriations, technical corrections (H.R. 7329), H10515, H10516 [21DE]

——— enhance maritime safety, H7643–H7645 [25JY]

——— restrict implementation of rule requiring use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards until after submission of assessment of effectiveness of transportation security card program (H.R. 5729), H5996, H5997 [10JY]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): tribute to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime staff, H9652 [27NO]

Computers: establish a computer bug bounty pilot program (S. 1281), H8748 [25SE]

Congress: legislative priorities, H6099 [11JY]

Continuous diagnostics and mitigation program: establish (H.R. 6443), H7793–H7796 [4SE]

Contracts: streamline Federal contractor fitness determinations (H.R. 6374), H7799–H7801 [4SE]

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office: establish (H.R. 6198), H8113–H8117 [12SE]

——— establish (H.R. 7213), H9804–H9806 [10DE]

Cybersecurity: submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures (H.R. 3202), H43–H46 [9JA], H1663 [19MR], H7795 [4SE], H8880 [25SE], E44 [16JA]

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency: authorize (H.R. 3359), Senate amendment, H9501–H9506 [13NO]

Dept. of HHS: Office of Refugee Resettlement funding for housing children separated from parents attempting to enter the U.S. illegally through reduction in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding, H6163 [12JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Reserve Service: establish (H.R. 5255), E302 [13MR]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, H693 [30JA]

——— extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H7705, H7706 [26JY]

Disasters: improve disaster response system, E810 [8JN]

District of Columbia: condemn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in predominantly Latino neighborhoods resulting in detention of residents without an arrest warrant or probable cause, H7681 [25JY]

Drugs: address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, H5667 [26JN], H10326, H10327 [19DE]

——— tighten border security to prevent illicit drug flow into U.S. from Mexico, H3435 [18AP]

El Salvador: adjust immigration status of Salvadoran nationals who were granted or are eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 4956), E145 [6FE]

Elections: establish program to improve election system cybersecurity by facilitating and encouraging assessments by independent technical experts to identify and report vulnerabilities, H6276 [17JY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (H.R. 3711), H96 [10JA]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (H.R. 6417), H8159 [12SE]

Federal employees: modify authority for pay and work schedules of Border Patrol agents (H.R. 5896), H9078–H9080 [26SE]

——— require an overseas personnel enhancement plan (H.R. 4567), H34–H36 [9JA], E40 [12JA], E70 [19JA]

Federal Protective Service: apply certain annuity benefits to law enforcement officers (H.R. 6051), E813 [8JN]

Federal-State relations: develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (H.R. 5079), H1667–H1669 [19MR]

——— establish State and local fusion center technical assistance program (H.R. 5099), H1665, H1666 [19MR]

FEMA: anniversary of Center for Domestic Preparedness, E770 [5JN]

Firearms: prohibit expenditure of certain grant funds to purchase firearms and firearms accessories, including for use by teachers (H.R. 5257), H1550 [14MR]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (H. Res. 726), H794 [6FE]

GSA: prohibit funding to market or sell Plum Island, NY, H6536 [18JY]

Guam: allow the Governor to determine need for temporary nonimmigrant workers (H.R. 6480), H7090 [24JY]

Human rights: abolish human trafficking in the U.S., H1200 [15FE]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9381–H9390 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (H.R. 2803), H92 [10JA], H6475 [18JY]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9373–H9381 [28SE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H1613 [15MR], H1752 [21MR], H3160 [12AP], H7798 [4SE], H8177 [13SE]

Immigration: allow certain foreign nationals in the U.S. who are in temporary protected status to be adjusted to legal permanent resident status, H5374 [21JN]

——— assessment of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and its recipients, H5013–H5016 [8JN]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H1375, H1377 [6MR], H1451 [7MR], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR], H1586 [14MR], H1706 [20MR], H3227–H3230 [13AP], H3352 [17AP], H5088–H5090 [12JN], H5222 [15JN], H5436, H5437, H5501 [21JN], E157 [7FE]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 1468), H5487 [21JN]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H25, H27, H30, H66, H75–H77 [9JA], H87, H92, H93, H95, H97, H99, H110, H127 [10JA], H135, H136, H162, H164 [11JA], H398 [16JA], H415, H424–H428, H456, H457–H462 [17JA], H480, H482, H491, H505–H508, H530, H531, H534, H535, H539, H540, H548–H551 [18JA], H558, H573 [19JA], H586, H598 [20JA], H607 [21JA], H612, H613, H615, H616, H617, H621, H622, H623 [22JA], H694–H696 [30JA], H766 [5FE], H825, H826, H893 [6FE], H906, H912–H965, H969–H972 [7FE], H978, H997–H1000, H1066–H1070 [8FE], H1143 [14FE], H1181, H1203 [15FE], H1249 [26FE], H1279 [27FE], H1355 [5MR], H1454–H1456 [7MR], H1496 [8MR], H1557, H1558 [14MR], H1648 [15MR], H1761–H1765, H2023 [22MR], H3106 [11AP], H3354 [17AP], H5373, H5374, H5377, H5378 [21JN], E63 [18JA], E89 [22JA], E1076 [26JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), H460 [17JA], H485 [18JA]

——— ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, H1129 [14FE]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (H.R. 6417), H8159 [12SE]

——— establish immigration advisory program (H.R. 5207), H5633, H5634 [25JN]

——— establish skills-based immigration points system, focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and minor children, eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, and limit number of refugees admitted annually (S. 1720), H5966 [28JN]

——— extend temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H7 [8JA], H29 [9JA], H94 [10JA], H455 [17JA]

——— extend temporary protected status for Central American nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H5639 [25JN]

——— extend temporary protected status for certain immigrants allowed into the U.S. for humanitarian reasons (H.R. 4384), H8 [8JA]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs, H9556 [16NO]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, H1129, H1137 [14FE], H1203 [15FE], H1270 [27FE], H5196 [14JN], H5583 [25JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1546 [14MR], H5003 [8JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, H5765 [27JN], H6487–H6493 [18JY], H6577 [19JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (H.R. 6135), H5274, H5275, H5277 [19JN], H5424, H5441, H5442, H5491 [21JN], H5638 [25JN], H5670 [26JN], H6125, H6126 [12JY], H6573, H6574 [19JY], H7712 [26JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H4851, H4855, H4859, H4867 [7JN], H5098, H5100, H5102, H5139, H5140, H5142–H5150 [13JN], H5155, H5162, H5188, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5204 [15JN], H5228, H5229, H5231, H5275–H5278 [19JN], H5289, H5290, H5291, H5292, H5293, H5294, H5298, H5300, H5348, H5349, H5356–H5358 [20JN], H5366, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5371, H5440, H5488–H5505 [21JN], H5510, H5521, H5578 [22JN], H5583–H5585, H5637–H5642 [25JN], H5850, H5970 [28JN], H5994 [10JY], H6043, H6044, H6054–H6057, H6101–H6104, H6108 [11JY], H6163 [12JY], H6483 [18JY], H6634 [23JY], H7865 [5SE], E783 [6JN], E883 [21JN], E991 [10JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (H. Res. 927), H5077 [12JN]

——— prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to build a wall along southern U.S. border (H.R. 7332), H10480 [20DE]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10092 [11DE], H10106, H10107 [12DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE], H10424, H10478–H10482, H10492–H10500, H10501, H10506 [20DE]

——— proposed rule to ensure those seeking to enter and remain in the U.S. can support themselves financially and not be reliant on public benefits, H9156 [28SE]

——— provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, H1431 [6MR]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (H.R. 4253), H95 [10JA], H163, H164 [11JA], E145 [6FE]

——— provide for humanitarian treatment of those seeking asylum at U.S. southern border, H9696 [29NO]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered the U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (H.R. 4796), H422 [17JA]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (H.R. 4796), H890 [6FE], H5426, H5430, H5482, H5484 [21JN], H5574 [22JN], H5762 [27JN], H5970 [28JN]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (H.R. 3923), E1080 [26JY]

——— reform, H76–H78 [9JA], H163 [11JA], H480 [18JA], H632 [29JA], H906, H971 [7FE], H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5088–H5090 [12JN], H5583–H5585 [25JN], H5820 [28JN], H7716–H7719 [26JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

——— require enforcement of existing immigration laws, H1131 [14FE], H3309 [13AP], H3738 [27AP], H5018 [8JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5760, H5762 [27JN], H7803 [4SE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN], H7691 [26JY], E1080 [26JY]

——— reverse ban on travel abroad under advance parole permits for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H3869 [9MY]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H1107 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H3101 [11AP], H3308 [13AP], H6108 [11JY], H9807 [10DE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (H.R. 7073), H9739 [29NO]

Information technology: authorize cyber incident response teams (H.R. 5074), H1661–H1663 [19MR]

——— codify an office to strengthen the capacity of the agency to attract and retain highly trained computer and information security professionals (H.R. 1981), H1663 [19MR], H8751 [25SE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and a bug bounty program (H.R. 7327), H10291–H10297 [19DE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy for departmental Internet websites (H.R. 6735), H8746–H8748, H8822 [25SE]

Ireland: add to E-3 nonimmigrant visa program (H.R. 7164), H9676–H9678 [28NO]

Law enforcement: achieve security of firearms and other sensitive assets among departmental components (H.R. 4433), H50, H51 [9JA], E39 [12JA]

——— ensure U.S. jurisdiction over offenses committed by U.S. personnel stationed in Canada in furtherance of border security initiatives, E117 [30JA]

——— establish a data framework to provide access for appropriate personnel to law enforcement and other departmental information (H.R. 2454), Senate amendment, H10129, H10130, H10152 [12DE]

——— establish joint task force to integrate border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering U.S. (H.R. 5762), H5267–H5269 [19JN], E870 [20JN]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (H.R. 2142), E870 [20JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H613 [22JA], H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

Law enforcement officers: tribute to border patrol and immigration enforcement agents, H5584 [25JN]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (H.R. 5072), H1355 [5MR], H2030 [22MR]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: League of United Latin American Citizens Council Señor Internacional Award recipient, E192 [15FE]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, H9044 [26SE]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), E141 [6FE], E1030 [18JY]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9600–H9604 [27NO], E1606 [6DE]

National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center: provide for responsibility to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (H.R. 5733), H5630–H5632 [25JN]

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: observance, H9139 [27SE]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (H.R. 5576), H7843–H7848 [5SE], E1206 [5SE]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), H7811–H7813 [4SE]

——— implement certain requirements for information relative to supply chain risk (H.R. 6430), H7791–H7793 [4SE]

——— prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (H.R. 5869), H7796–H7799 [4SE]

National Urban Security Technology Laboratory: establish (H.R. 4991), H5266, H5267 [19JN]

New Zealand: include in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by New Zealand (S. 2245), H6620, H6621 [23JY]

News media: broadcasting of vulgarity associated with President Trump’s characterization of countries of origin of certain immigrants, H177 [16JA]

Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security: call for resignation relative to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5370 [21JN]

Nonprofit organizations: provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (H.R. 1486), H38–H40 [9JA]

Office of Biometric Identity Management: establish (H.R. 5206), H5632, H5633 [25JN]

Ohio: condemn Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid of immigrant workers at meat processing plants, H5348 [20JN]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (H.R. 5173), H1733 [21MR], H5653 [26JN]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, H9248 [28SE]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (H.R. 1057), H764 [5FE]

Privacy: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (H.R. 4403), H3359–H3364 [17AP]

Real ID Act: amend to permit Freely Associated States to meet identification requirements (H.R. 3398), H9081, H9082 [26SE], E1252 [13SE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

Sandusky, OH: Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on Corso’s Flower and Garden Center, H5196 [14JN]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (H.R. 6893), H9792–H9794 [10DE]

——— provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), E35 [11JA]

——— provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), Senate amendment, H1751 [21MR]

Supreme Court: authorize Speaker Ryan to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House in the matter of U.S. v. Texas relative to use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, E412 [10AP]

Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism, H788 [6FE]

——— authorize expenditures to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks (H.R. 4627), H5269–H5271 [19JN]

——— authorize participation of personnel in overseas interagency counterterrorism task forces (H.R. 4555), H46, H47 [9JA], E50 [16JA]

——— develop best practices for utilizing advanced passenger information and passenger name record data for counterterrorism screening and vetting operations (H.R. 4581), H49, H50 [9JA], E40 [12JA]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), H1666, H1667 [19MR]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), Senate amendments, H10414, H10415 [20DE]

——— improve effectiveness of efforts to identify and address homeland security risks to surface transportation, secure against vehicle-based attacks, and assess new security technologies and measures (H.R. 5131), H1669–H1671 [19MR]

——— improve suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism (H.R. 5094), H5623–H5625 [25JN]

——— require a threat assessment on current foreign terrorist fighter activities (H.R. 4564), H47 [9JA], E44 [16JA], E97 [25JA]

——— require counterterrorism information sharing coordination (H.R. 4569), H48 [9JA], E46 [16JA]

Transportation: improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (H.R. 5766), H5629, H5630 [25JN], E922 [26JN]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure only travelers who are members of a trusted traveler program use security screening lanes designated for trusted travelers (H.R. 6265), H7807–H7809 [4SE]

——— establish National Deployment Office (H.R. 6461), H7809, H7810 [4SE], E1204 [5SE]

——— establish Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee (H.R. 5081), H5625–H5627 [25JN]

——— require Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies (H.R. 4467), H1671–H1673 [19MR]

——— require strategy to diversify the technology stakeholder marketplace relative to acquisition of security screening technologies (H.R. 6459), H7789–H7791 [4SE]

——— require testing and evaluation of advanced screening technologies (H.R. 5730), H5627–H5629 [25JN]

——— U.S. Air Marshals Service funding, H3589 [26AP]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H10501 [20DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, H1355 [5MR], H1375, H1377 [6MR], H1446 [7MR], H1530 [13MR], H5013–H5016 [8JN], H5372–H5374 [21JN], H5666 [26JN], H6122 [12JY], E1741 [31DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to race relations, H5366 [21JN]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5489, H5490 [21JN], H5967 [28JN]

U.S. Border Patrol National Pistol Team: tribute, E1554 [27NO]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: authorize certain counter terrorist networks activities (H.R. 4578), H35, H40, H41 [9JA], H7787 [4SE], E46 [16JA]

——— prohibit imposition of civil penalties against Postal Service for acceptance of opioid shipments lacking advance electronic data, H5170 [14JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, H5515 [22JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H5001 [8JN], H5163–H5172 [14JN], E901 [22JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

——— tribute to agents and officers, E651 [15MY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection : ensure that officers and agents are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices supported by system interoperability (H.R. 6742), H8752, H8753 [25SE]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: support officers and employees and denounce efforts to abolish agency, H6461 [17JY]

——— support officers and employees and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6486–H6493 [18JY], H6562, H6574–H6577 [19JY], H7148 [24JY], E1049 [23JY]

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator: establish (H.R. 6438), H7810, H7811 [4SE]

Wichita, KS: tribute to law enforcement efforts to combat human trafficking, H7901 [6SE]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making, S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7377–S7379, S7382 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7829 [19DE]

Arctic Executive Steering Committee: establish (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]

Armed Forces: expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families, S4024 [19JN]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (S. 2457), S1247 [27FE]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S354 [19JA], S383, S387 [20JA], S396, S400, S408–S410, S414, S426 [21JA]

Blue Campaign: issue guidance and develop training programs on efforts to combat human trafficking (H.R. 4708), S591 [30JA]

Brownsville, TX: report on visit to immigration detention facility, S2960 [4JN]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

Caal Maquin, Jakelin: call for independent investigation into death while in custody of U.S. Border Patrol, S7971 [20DE]

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program: reauthorize (S. 3405), S7224–S7227 [29NO]

——— reauthorize (S. 3405), unanimous-consent request, S7225, S7227 [29NO]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S2191, S2194, S2197, S2225 [17AP], S2228, S2231–S2235, S2238–S2241, S2249–S2252 [18AP], S2309 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S6903–S6908 [13NO], S6937–S6940, S6942, S6949, S6956–S6958 [14NO], S6973–S7020, S7042 [15NO], S7129 [27NO]

——— authorizing appropriations (S. 1129), S802–S804 [8FE]

——— restrict implementation of rule requiring use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards until after submission of assessment of effectiveness of transportation security card program (H.R. 5729), S5437 [26JY]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7982–S7984 [20DE]

Computers: establish a computer bug bounty pilot program (S. 1281), S2223 [17AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S38 [4JA]

——— legislative priorities, S7389 [11DE], S7627 [17DE]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1454), S1270 [28FE]

——— require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1717), S1270 [28FE]

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office: establish (H.R. 7213), S7822 [18DE]

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency: authorize (H.R. 3359), S6503 [3OC]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program: protect information submitted pursuant to the program (S. 229), S119 [10JA]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to revise, rebuild, or renovate military bases to house undocumented and unaccompanied minors, S3938 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: conduct full review of oversight, staffing, training, medication, and licensing policies at Office of Refugee Resettlement facilities, ensure humane treatment of detainees, and ensure contact between children and parents, S5987, S5988 [28AU]

Dept. of Justice: investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA], S808 [8FE]

——— provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program, S3900–S3902 [13JN]

Drugs: address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, S7393 [11DE], S7554–S7556 [13DE]

Elections: establish an election security grant program (S. 3116), S4989 [17JY]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats, S2856 [23MY], S3743 [12JN]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2261), S145 [11JA], S671, S672 [7FE], S1374 [6MR], S5821 [22AU]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2593), S1913 [22MR], S5057 [18JY], S5247 [24JY], S5499 [31JY]

Executive Office of the President: appoint family reunification czar to manage reunification process for immigrant families separated at or near ports of entry, S4356 [25JN]

Federal employees: tribute to Federal and tribal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2716 [16MY]

FEMA: establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), S4705 [28JN]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry, S7374 [10DE]

——— facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, S5565 [1AU]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders, S5565 [1AU]

Hawaii: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by the Kilauea Volcano eruption, S4719 [28JN]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), S1861 [21MR]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S1861 [21MR]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S685–S688 [7FE], S1800 [20MR], S2291 [19AP], S2509 [7MY]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), unanimous-consent request, S5328 [25JY]

——— address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), S4267, S4293 [20JN], S4319–S4324, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4355 [25JN], S4395 [26JN], S4928 [12JY], S5097 [19JY], S5329, S5330 [25JY]

——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, S221 [17JA]

——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (S. 2344), S521–S524 [25JA]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, S159–S161 [11JA], S1364, S1365 [6MR], S1410–S1413 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1646, S1647 [13MR], S1882 [21MR], S4295 [20JN], S5557 [1AU]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S5, S11–S13 [3JA], S28, S35 [4JA], S53–S59, S62 [8JA], S91 [9JA], S114, S118–S120, S130–S135 [10JA], S144 [11JA], S173, S174 [16JA], S214, S218–S223, S256–S264 [17JA], S267, S276, S280, S282–S289, S303, S306–S308 [18JA], S315–S318, S320, S324, S331, S335–S342 [19JA], S360–S366, S368–S370, S387–S393 [20JA], S395–S400, S402–S404, S411–S412, S416–S423, S427 [21JA], S430–S433, S436 [22JA], S446–S449 [23JA], S478–S482 [24JA], S508 [25JA], S543 [29JA], S599 [5FE], S619–S624 [6FE], S694–S699 [7FE], S797 [8FE], S1326–S1328 [5MR], S1915–S1918 [22MR], S2023 [10AP], S2410 [25AP], S2869–S2871 [23MY], S4388 [26JN], S5474 [31JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), unanimous-consent request, S1917 [22MR], S2870 [23MY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1852), S54 [8JA], S285 [18JA], S334, S335, S336 [19JA]

——— ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, S951–S954 [14FE], S1146, S1147 [15FE]

——— expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (S. 2466), S1289 [28FE]

——— grant lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specific eligibility requirements (S. 2144), S282 [18JA], S902 [13FE], S6808 [11OC]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S671 [7FE], S795, S804, S807, S832 [8FE], S855–S868 [12FE], S889–S904 [13FE], S929, S930–S965 [14FE], S1131–S1135, S1138–S1149, S1152–S1155 [15FE], S1365 [6MR], S3978 [18JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1254 [27FE], S1260 [28FE], S1365 [6MR]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (S. 3263), unanimous-consent request, S5329 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (S. 3036), S3926 [13JN], S3963 [18JN], S4026, S4028 [19JN], S4267, S4269, S4294 [20JN], S4320 [21JN], S4356 [25JN], S4464 [27JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (S. 3091), S5047 [18JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S1156 [15FE], S2959–S2961 [4JN], S2982–S2985 [5JN], S3872, S3874, S3925–S3927 [13JN], S3961–S3965, S3969, S3976–S3978 [18JN], S4012, S4019, S4025–S4030, S4249–S4251 [19JN], S4255, S4257, S4260–S4263, S4265–S4270, S4273, S4276, S4293–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319–S4327, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4354–S4358 [25JN], S4380, S4386–S4388 [26JN], S4462–S4465, S4467, S4496, S4498–S4500 [27JN], S4691, S4697 [28JN], S4882, S4900, S4908 [11JY], S5083 [19JY], S5117 [23JY], S5328–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S5557, S5561–S5564 [1AU], S6027 [4SE], S6461 [3OC]

——— potential impact of loss of legal status for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children on U.S. economic growth, S694 [7FE]

——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (S. 3567), S6782–S6784 [11OC]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S82 [9JA], S262 [17JA], S396 [21JA], S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7417 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738, S7754, S7771–S7773 [18DE], S7823, S7827, S7829, S7898 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005–S8007, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (S. 2937), S4026 [19JN]

——— provide oversight of border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant (S. 3162), S4738 [28JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America, S957 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

——— reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S3976–S3978 [18JN], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467, S4501 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S7027–S7029 [15NO], S7205–S7207 [29NO]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

——— request for immigration history of man charged in murder of Mollie Tibbetts, S5815 [22AU]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (S. 3227), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201, S7205–S7207 [29NO], S7373–S7375, S7377–S7379 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7823, S7827 [19DE], S8022, S8025 [22DE]

——— strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S., S3012 [6JN], S3279 [7JN]

——— terminate the EB-5 regional center program, S1778 [19MR]

——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S., S3964 [18JN]

Information technology: designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management (S. 2392), S705 [7FE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and a bug bounty program (H.R. 7327), S7950 [19DE]

Krebs, Christopher C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for National Protection and Programs, S2614 [10MY], S2872 [23MY], S3757 [12JN]

Law enforcement: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles, S6464, S6466, S6490 [3OC]

——— assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (S. 3719), S7374 [10DE]

——— establish a data framework to provide access for appropriate personnel to law enforcement and other departmental information (H.R. 2454), S7371 [6DE]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S., S6436 [2OC]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (H.R. 2142), S148 [11JA]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (S. 708), S2753 [17MY]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

Law enforcement officers: provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers (S. 867), S2663 [15MY], S2763 [17MY], S6214 [18SE]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (S. 2275), S24 [3JA], S1753–S1755 [15MR]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: confirmation as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1902 [22MR]

——— nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1741 [15MR], S1779, S1780 [19MR]

——— nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, unanimous-consent agreement, S1731 [14MR]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, S3926 [13JN]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S6876–S6879 [11OC]

Mitnick, John M.: nomination to be Dept. of Homeland Security General Counsel, S1151 [15FE]

National security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), S7896 [19DE]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (S. 3706), S7374 [10DE]

New Zealand: include in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by New Zealand (S. 2245), S4700, S4701 [28JN]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, S6049 [6SE], S6166 [17SE], S6215–S6217 [18SE], S6432, S6436 [2OC], S6471, S6473 [3OC], S6797 [11OC]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (S. 372), S568 [30JA], S813 [8FE], S2470 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S2637 [14MY], S2765–S2768 [17MY], S2909–S2911 [24MY], S3743 [12JN], S4492 [27JN], S5102 [19JY], S5605 [15AU], S5747 [21AU]

Real ID Act: amend to permit Freely Associated States to meet identification requirements (H.R. 3398), S7332, S7333 [6DE]

Rwanda: removal of treatment as terrorist organizations of Rwandan Patriotic Front and Rwandan Patriotic Army for purposes of immigration, S3968 [18JN]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (H.R. 6893), S7896 [19DE]

——— provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), S1796 [19MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA]

Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

Terrorism: examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), S7822 [18DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S620–S624 [6FE], S1326–S1328 [5MR], S4025 [19JN], S4275 [20JN], S5556–S5558 [1AU], S7844 [19DE]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4274, S4295–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319, S4326 [21JN], S4355 [25JN]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: place restrictions on searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border (S. 2462), S1249 [27FE]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, S6127 [12SE], S6169 [17SE], S6469, S6489 [3OC]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), S3945–S3947 [14JN]

——— provide with adequate flexibility in its employment authorities to boost manpower at border ports of entry (S. 1305), S6774 [10OC]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: abolish, S4356 [25JN], S4885, S4900 [11JY], S4928 [12JY], S4978 [17JY]

——— require to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious injury of another person (S. 37), S5816 [22AU]

——— support officers and employees and denounce efforts to abolish agency, S5463 [31JY], S5816 [22AU]

——— support officers and employees and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), S5082 [19JY]

——— support officers and employees and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), S5045–S5048, S5063 [18JY], S5082, S5083, S5096 [19JY]

——— support officers and employees and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (S. Res. 595), S5437, S5438 [26JY]

Reports filed

Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6443) (H. Rept. 115–910), H7775 [28AU]

Border Security Technology Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 146) (S. Rept. 115–230), S2141 [16AP]

Border Tunnel Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6740) (H. Rept. 115–962), H8882 [25SE]

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Counter Terrorist Network Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 115–492), H81 [9JA]

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6198) (H. Rept. 115–923), H7940 [7SE]

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 115–491), H81 [9JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6776) (H. Rept. 115–948), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Establishment: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6439) (H. Rept. 115–909), H7775 [28AU]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 6439) (S. Rept. 115–419), S7318 [5DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Data Framework Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2397) (S. Rept. 115–380), S7088 [26NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Departmental Laws Improvement: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2825), S2141 [16AP]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2825) (S. Rept. 115–351), S6924 [13NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Immigration Advisory Program Establishment: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5207) (H. Rept. 115–774), H5505 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Modification of Authority for Pay and Work Schedules of Border Patrol Agents: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5896) (H. Rept. 115–973), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Biometric Identity Management Establishment: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5206) (S. Rept. 115–413), S7274 [4DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Position of Chief Data Officer Establishment: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6447) (H. Rept. 115–915), H7823 [4SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Border Security Policies and Activities Relative to Interdiction of Families Between Ports of Entry: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 1005) (H. Rept. 115–877), H7720 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Information Produced and Disseminated Relative to Cybersecurity Threats Posed by ZTE Corp., in China: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 898) (H. Rept. 115–714), H5020 [8JN]

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6438) (H. Rept. 115–908), H7775 [28AU]

DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3309) (S. Rept. 115–412), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5074) (H. Rept. 115–607), H1697 [19MR]

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5079) (S. Rept. 115–355), S6924 [13NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5079) (H. Rept. 115–606), H1697 [19MR]

DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5733) (H. Rept. 115–777), H5580 [22JN]

DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4555) (H. Rept. 115–499), H82 [9JA]

DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4567) (S. Rept. 115–308), S5454 [30JY]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 115–490), H81 [9JA]

Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4577) (H. Rept. 115–488), H81 [9JA]

Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5099) (H. Rept. 115–603), H1697 [19MR]

Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5094) (H. Rept. 115–610), H1697 [19MR]

Fitness Information Transparency (FIT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6374) (H. Rept. 115–913), H7823 [4SE]

Hack the Dept. of Homeland Security (Hack DHS) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1281) (S. Rept. 115–209), S1219 [26FE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (S. 1281) (H. Rept. 115–964), H8882 [25SE]

Homeland Security for Children Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1847) (S. Rept. 115–201), S580 [30JA]

Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5762) (H. Rept. 115–755), H5199 [14JN]

Maritime Border Security Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5869) (H. Rept. 115–918), H7823 [4SE]

Maritime Safety Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6175) (H. Rept. 115–1019), H9509 [13NO]

Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4403) (H. Rept. 115–639), H3342 [16AP]

National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 594) (S. Rept. 115–410), S7274 [4DE]

Nomination of Christopher C. Krebs To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for National Protection and Programs: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2517 [7MY]

Nomination of Kevin K. McAleenan To Be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner: Committee on Finance (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Opportunities To Provide for Illicit Opioid Interdiction and Detection (OPIOID) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3047) (S. Rept. 115–353), S6924 [13NO]

Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4564) (H. Rept. 115–489), H81 [9JA]

PreCheck Is PreCheck Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6265) (H. Rept. 115–912), H7823 [4SE]

Preventing Emerging Threats Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2836) (S. Rept. 115–332), S6028 [4SE]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3405) (S. Rept. 115–384), S7088 [26NO]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6620) (H. Rept. 115–960), H8882 [25SE]

Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6735) (H. Rept. 115–961), H8882 [25SE]

REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3398) (H. Rept. 115–945), H8169 [12SE]

Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism (REPORT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1884) (S. Rept. 115–210), S1219 [26FE]

Request President and Direct Sec. of HHS Azar To Transmit Information on Health and Welfare of Children Separated From Parents Due to Zero Tolerance Policy: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 982) (H. Rept. 115–835), H6556 [18JY]

Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4581) (S. Rept. 115–334), S6028 [4SE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4581) (H. Rept. 115–493), H81 [9JA]

Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6893) (H. Rept. 115–1069), H9819 [10DE]

Secure Border Communications Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6742) (H. Rept. 115–963), H8882 [25SE]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 115–495), H81 [9JA]

Securing Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Firearms Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4433) (H. Rept. 115–496), H81 [9JA]

Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3593) (H. Rept. 115–1070), H9819 [10DE]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5766) (H. Rept. 115–778), H5580 [22JN]

Securing the Homeland Security Supply Chain Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6430) (H. Rept. 115–907), H7775 [28AU]

Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5788) (H. Rept. 115–722), H5020 [8JN]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4627) (H. Rept. 115–757), H5199 [14JN]

Strengthening Aviation Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4467), S6141 [12SE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4467) (H. Rept. 115–608), H1697 [19MR]

Support for Rapid Innovation Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 278) (S. Rept. 115–444), S7925 [19DE]

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4991) (H. Rept. 115–756), H5199 [14JN]

Surface Transportation Security and Technology Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5081) (H. Rept. 115–611), H1697 [19MR]

Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. 115–602), H1697 [19MR]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4553) (H. Rept. 115–494), H81 [9JA]

Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5649) (H. Rept. 115–864), H7153 [24JY]

Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5730) (H. Rept. 115–776), H5580 [22JN]

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3094) (S. Rept. 115–305), S5107 [19JY]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5729) (H. Rept. 115–790), H5814 [27JN]

TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1896), S6438 [2OC]

TSA Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]

TSA National Deployment Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6461) (H. Rept. 115–917), H7823 [4SE]

TSA Opportunities To Pursue Expanded Networks (TSA OPEN) for Business Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6459) (H. Rept. 115–916), H7823 [4SE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention (CBP HiRe) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1305) (S. Rept. 115–270), S3292 [7JN]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6400) (H. Rept. 115–914), H7823 [4SE]

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4227) (H. Rept. 115–609), H1697 [19MR]

Waive Certain Requirements for Naturalization for American Samoan U.S. Nationals To Become U.S. Citizens: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 115–773), H5505 [21JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: Child Survivors of the Holocaust (organization) Board of Directors, E991 [10JY]

Statements

Border Security and Immigration Reform: National Sheriff’s Association, S4501 [27JN]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Raid on Corso’s Flower and Garden Center, Sandusky, OH: Several Employees and Family Members, H5197, H5198 [14JN]

Science Is Clear—Separating Families Has Long-Term Damaging Psychological and Health Consequences for Children, Families, and Communities: Society for Research in Child Development, H5521 [22JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 726, condemn action of Representative Gosar that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives, H795 [6FE]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act, H5107 [13JN]

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 990, support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, H6486 [18JY]

H.R. 1486, Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act, H38 [9JA]

H.R. 3202, Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act, H43 [9JA]

H.R. 3359, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act, H9501–H9506 [13NO]

H.R. 3398, REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act, H9081 [26SE]

H.R. 4227, Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act, H1666 [19MR]

H.R. 4403, Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act, H3359 [17AP]

H.R. 4433, Securing Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Firearms Act, H50 [9JA]

H.R. 4467, Strengthening Aviation Security Act, H1671 [19MR]

H.R. 4564, Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act, H47 [9JA]

H.R. 4567, DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act, H34 [9JA]

H.R. 4569, Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act, H48 [9JA]

H.R. 4577, Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act, H32 [9JA]

H.R. 4578, Counter Terrorist Network Act, H40 [9JA]

H.R. 4581, Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act, H49 [9JA]

H.R. 4627, Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act, H5269 [19JN]

H.R. 4708, Dept. of Homeland Security guidance and development of training programs as part of the Blue Campaign on efforts to combat human trafficking, H161 [11JA]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 4991, Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act, H5266 [19JN]

H.R. 5074, DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act, H1661 [19MR]

H.R. 5079, DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act, H1667 [19MR]

H.R. 5081, Surface Transportation Security and Technology Accountability Act, H5625 [25JN]

H.R. 5094, Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act, H5623 [25JN]

H.R. 5099, Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act, H1665 [19MR]

H.R. 5131, Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act, H1669 [19MR]

H.R. 5206, Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Biometric Identity Management establishment, H5632 [25JN]

H.R. 5207, Dept. of Homeland Security immigration advisory program establishment, H5633 [25JN]

H.R. 5576, Cyber Deterrence and Response Act, H7843–H7845 [5SE]

H.R. 5649, Transition Improvement Act, H7135–H7137 [24JY]

H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act, H5996 [10JY]

H.R. 5730, Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act, H5627 [25JN]

H.R. 5733, DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act, H5630 [25JN]

H.R. 5762, Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act, H5267 [19JN]

H.R. 5766, Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act, H5629 [25JN]

H.R. 5788, Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, H5164–H5166 [14JN]

H.R. 5869, Maritime Border Security Review Act, H7796 [4SE]

H.R. 5896, Dept. of Homeland Security modification of authority for pay and work schedules of Border Patrol agents, H9078 [26SE]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

H.R. 6198, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H8113–H8115 [12SE]

H.R. 6265, PreCheck Is PreCheck Act, H7807 [4SE]

H.R. 6374, Fitness Information Transparency (FIT) Act, H7799 [4SE]

H.R. 6400, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, H7811 [4SE]

H.R. 6430, Securing the Homeland Security Supply Chain Act, H7791 [4SE]

H.R. 6438, DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act, H7810 [4SE]

H.R. 6439, Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program establishment, H7786 [4SE]

H.R. 6443, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act, H7793 [4SE]

H.R. 6447, Dept. of Homeland Security Chief Data Officer position establishment, H7801 [4SE]

H.R. 6459, TSA Opportunities To Pursue Expanded Networks (TSA OPEN) for Business Act, H7789 [4SE]

H.R. 6461, TSA National Deployment Force Act, H7809 [4SE]

H.R. 6620, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act, H8750 [25SE]

H.R. 6735, Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act, H8746 [25SE]

H.R. 6740, Border Tunnel Task Force Act, H8748 [25SE]

H.R. 6742, Secure Border Communications Act, H8752 [25SE]

H.R. 6893, Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act, H9792 [10DE]

H.R. 7164, Ireland addition to E-3 nonimmigrant visa program, H9676 [28NO]

H.R. 7213, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, H9804–H9806 [10DE]

H.R. 7327, Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-Capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure (SECURE) Technology Act, H10291–H10296 [19DE]

H.R. 7329, techical corrections to Coast Guard appropriations, H10515 [21DE]

S. 140, Coast Guard appropriations, S6973–S7019 [15NO], H9604–H9647 [27NO]

S. 1281, Hack the Department of Homeland Security (Hack DHS) Act, S2224 [17AP]

S. 1305, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention (CBP HiRe) Act, S6774 [10OC]

S. 1311, Abolish Human Trafficking Act, H9373, H9377–H9381 [28SE]

S. 1312, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H9381–H9386 [28SE]

S. 2245, Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors (KIWI) Act, S4700 [28JN], H6620 [23JY]

S. 2328, Pay Our Military Act, S349 [19JA]

S. 2392, Cyber Support for Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (Cyber SAFETY) Act, S705 [7FE]

S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act, S1249–S1251 [27FE]

S. 3263, Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act, S5363–S5366 [25JY]

S. 3464, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act, S6226 [18SE]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

S. 3706, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, S7320 [5DE]

S. 3719, Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act, S7358 [6DE]

S. Con. Res. 51, correct enrollment of S. 140, Coast Guard appropriations, S7060 [15NO], H9655 [27NO]

S. Res. 566, Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents establishment, S4745 [28JN]

S. Res. 572, support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and employees of and denounce efforts to abolish agency, S4918 [11JY]

S. Res. 595, U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day, S5428 [26JY]

S. Res. 606, condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence, S5621 [15AU]

S. Res. 611, support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler, S5763 [21AU]

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DATA FRAMEWORK ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2454), S7362, S7371 [6DE], H10129 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2454): Senate amendment, H10129, H10130, H10152 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2454), S7371 [6DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2397) (S. Rept. 115–380), S7088 [26NO]

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Amendments

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Drugs: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5179, H5180, H5181, H5182, H5183 [14JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381, S1382, S1383, S1384, S1386, S1387, S1388, S1389, S1390, S1394 [6MR], S1432, S1446, S1462, S1463, S1464, S1465, S1466, S1468, S1469, S1470, S1471, S1472, S1473, S1474, S1475, S1482, S1483, S1484, S1485, S1486, S1487, S1488, S1489, S1490, S1491, S1492, S1493, S1494, S1495, S1497, S1498, S1501, S1502, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1584, S1585, S1586, S1588, S1590, S1592, S1593, S1594, S1600, S1601, S1610, S1614 [8MR], S1635, S1636, S1637, S1639, S1640 [12MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Native Americans: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (S. 1333), S2884 [23MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center—Houston, Texas Grant Provides More Than $666K for Permanent Housing for Homeless Veterans, H4990 [8JN]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Claims: provide for certain limitations and clarifications on false claims and civil actions relative to FHA and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 5993), H4738 [1JN]

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

Community development: make grants to States to eliminate blight and assist in neighborhood revitalization (see H.R. 6792), H8170 [12SE]

Community Development Block Grant Program: authorize grants for partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide tools, equipment, or resources used for community development or rehabilitation projects (see S. 2808), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5755), H3929 [10MY]

——— provide funding for local governments to digitize and make available online information on violations of housing construction, building, and safety codes (see H.R. 5704), H3833 [8MY]

——— require recipients to develop a strategy to support inclusive zoning policies and allow for a credit to support housing affordability (see S. 3342), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 7050), H9424 [9OC]

Credit: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (see S. 3040), S3601 [11JN]

——— make necessary reforms to improve compliance with loss mitigation requirements by servicers of mortgages for single family housing insured by the FHA (see S. 2698), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5555), H3441 [18AP]

Crime: improve transitional housing services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (see H.R. 6701), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve and protect HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) by prohibiting shifting of funds and increase number and expedite hiring of case managers (see S. 2750), S2439 [25AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]

Disasters: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H3146 [11AP]

Discrimination: protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income or veterans status (see S. 3612), S6924 [13NO]

——— restore fair housing mission (see H.R. 6220), H5748 [26JN]

Drugs: provide that an individual who uses marijuana in compliance with State law may not be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing (see H.R. 6152), H5285 [19JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (see H.R. 5735), H3885 [9MY]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Fair Housing Act: clarify applicability to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (see H.R. 5724), H3884 [9MY]

FEMA: establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 6169), H5362 [20JN]

——— establish pilot programs to provide long-term rental housing assistance and case management services after certain major disasters (see H.R. 7385), H10511 [20DE]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]

Hazardous substances: provide for additional lead-based paint poisoning prevention procedures for families with children under a certain age (see H.R. 6252), H5815 [27JN]

Health care facilities: develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see S. 2828), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6092), H5152 [13JN]

Housing: authorize appropriations for family unification vouchers for rental housing assistance (see H.R. 5833), H4137 [16MY]

——— establish pass-through lease arrangements for uninhabitable dwelling units (see H.R. 5602), H3505 [24AP]

——— make more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

——— require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 6509), H7685 [25JY]

——— require reporting on sexual harassment in Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 6925), H9089 [26SE]

HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH): provide for greater transparency for homeless veterans (see H.R. 7022), H9414 [2OC]

Mortgages: repeal Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charters and direct Ginnie Mae to guarantee qualified privately insured mortgage-backed securities (see H.R. 6746), H7941 [7SE]

Office of Housing Innovation: establish (see H.R. 7054), H9425 [9OC]

Public housing: establish a penalty for failure to enforce compliance with public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirements (see H.R. 6019), H4848 [6JN]

——— provide additional funding for the public housing Capital Fund to assist large public housing agencies with mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance and incremental rental assistance vouchers (see H.R. 5200), H1476 [7MR]

——— reform laws relative to small public housing agencies (see H.R. 6456), H6588 [19JY]

Public welfare programs: carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (see S. 2945), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5793), H3975 [15MY]

Puerto Rico: prohibit discrimination in a residential real estate-related transaction because all or part of the person’s income derives from a source located in Puerto Rico or any other U.S. territory (see H.R. 6209), H5648 [25JN]

Pyrrhotite: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2744), S2439 [25AP]

Safety: improve safety and security of families living in public and federally assisted housing in high-crime areas (see S. 2856), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5987), H4736 [29MY]

Water: improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see S. 3492), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 6887), H8884 [25SE]

Cloture motions

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Ada Thornton, E1369 [5OC]

——— Alan Osterhout, E1394 [12OC]

——— Albert Francis, E1383 [9OC]

——— Amy Santos, E1479 [30OC]

——— Anne DeBie, E1368 [5OC]

——— Bobby Taylor, E1479 [30OC]

——— Bridget Kaub, E1478 [30OC]

——— Bruce Wareh, E1488 [2NO]

——— Catherine Young, E1423 [19OC]

——— Colleen Pilz, E1410 [16OC]

——— Diane Babcock, E1368 [5OC]

——— Donald Haddock, E1441 [23OC]

——— Donna Segeberg, E1442 [23OC]

——— Doug Daniels, E1479 [30OC]

——— Edward Skelton, E1383 [9OC]

——— Erin Blancett, E1384 [9OC]

——— Gina MacDonald, E1383 [9OC]

——— Gina O’Brien, E1442 [23OC]

——— Gina Walters, E1424 [19OC], E1442 [23OC]

——— Graham Shute, E1424 [19OC]

——— James Russell, E1368 [5OC]

——— Jan McAllister, E1442 [23OC]

——— Janet Cardenas, E1384 [9OC]

——— Jeanne Kulpinski, E1488 [2NO]

——— Jeffrey Frei, E1409 [16OC]

——— Jennifer Shields, E1369 [5OC]

——— John Sims, E1394 [12OC]

——— Josh Juroe, E1369 [5OC]

——— Joti Ghuman, E1383 [9OC]

——— Karen Pesko, E1423 [19OC]

——— Keith Frainie, E1409 [16OC]

——— Kristen Sandberg, E1409 [16OC]

——— Kristine Koch, E1424 [19OC]

——— Lauri McMillen, E1410 [16OC]

——— Leslie Wannall, E1395 [12OC]

——— Less Tait, E1487 [2NO]

——— Linda Hicks, E1423 [19OC]

——— Manuela Almeida, E1394 [12OC]

——— Marilyn Brooks, E1409 [16OC]

——— Monte Kay Yohr, E1394 [12OC]

——— Opjit Ghuman, E1384 [9OC]

——— Patricia Anne Quintana, E1368 [5OC]

——— Paul Stary, E1441 [23OC]

——— Preeti Ghuman, E1487 [2NO]

——— Roberta Lewis, E1442 [23OC]

——— Robin Grisham, E1369 [5OC]

——— Robin Rustan, E1442 [23OC]

——— Robyn Hubbard, E1442 [23OC]

——— Sean Croson, E1395 [12OC]

——— Sheila Cimini, E1368 [5OC]

——— Shelley, Buker, E1396 [12OC]

——— Sherrie Wolfe, E1395 [12OC]

——— Stephanie A. Larcome, E1368 [5OC]

——— Steve Treskes, E1424 [19OC]

——— Tony Kaz, E1395 [12OC]

——— Virginia McCoy, E1384 [9OC]

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Daniel K. Tarullo, Harvard Law School, S1725 [14MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S1652 [13MR]

——— Paul A. Volcker, Volcker Alliance (organization), S1724 [14MR]

——— Phil Angelides, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, S1654 [13MR]

——— several housing and civil rights organizations, S1653 [13MR]

——— Sheila C. Bair, S1652 [13MR]

Housing and community development programs funding: National Housing Conference, H4879 [7JN]

Restoring Community Oversight of Sober Living Homes Act: Catherine Orlando, E1441 [23OC]

——— Deborah Wilder, E1409 [16OC]

——— Deder Barnes, E1424 [19OC]

——— James Etheredge, E1441 [23OC]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Support location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Toni Stein, E1442 [23OC]

Lists

Current and former regulatory officials and experts opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1307 [1MR], S1708 [14MR]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Columbus, OH: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority recipient of Dept. of HUD Family Unification Program housing voucher grants, E1589 [30NO]

Credit: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies, H1307 [27FE], H6310 [17JY]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (H.R. 435), H5586, H5587 [25JN], E920 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: homeless veterans programs funding, H4994 [8JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Disasters: improve disaster response system, E810 [8JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

Drugs: provide that an individual who uses marijuana in compliance with State law may not be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing (H.R. 6152), E865 [19JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5001 [8JN], H5172–H5183 [14JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H984 [8FE], H3117 [11AP], H3161 [12AP], H4270 [21MY], H4320–H4349 [22MY], H9064, H9065 [26SE], H9732, H9734 [29NO], E792 [7JN], E1586 [30NO]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, H3130 [11AP], H3205–H3207 [12AP], E783 [6JN], E1594 [3DE]

——— clarify applicability to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (H.R. 5724), H3843 [9MY], H5182 [14JN], E1368 [5OC], E1383 [9OC], E1394 [12OC], E1409 [16OC], E1423 [19OC], E1441 [23OC], E1478 [30OC], E1487 [2NO]

Federal aid programs: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (H.R. 4258), H178–H181 [16JA]

——— proposed changes to public housing assistance programs, H3769 [7MY]

Government regulations: decision to delay implementation of Affirmatively Futhering Fair Housing rule, E39 [12JA]

Housing: ensure that tribal housing authorities are designated as eligible entities to receive vouchers and that selection criteria for awarding vouchers reflects impact that opioids are having in tribal communities, H5182, H5183 [14JN]

——— remove requirement to include recommendations for further continuation and expansion of the voucher program in a report to Congress, H5183 [14JN]

——— require eligible entities to prove that supportive housing facilities have local government authorization to operate, H5182 [14JN]

——— support affordable and public housing programs, H3986 [16MY]

Immigration: ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, H1129 [14FE]

Public welfare programs: carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (H.R. 5793), H6010–H6013 [10JY]

Veterans: extend homeless veterans reintegration programs and clarify eligibility for services under such programs (H.R. 4451), H4263–H4265 [21MY], E1728 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule: implementation, S2060 [11AP]

Alexander County, IL, Housing Authority: urge investigation, S6298 [25SE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336, S5338, S5339 [25JY], S5394 [26JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE], S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3023), S3395 [11JN], S6203 [18SE]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

——— prohibit recipients of disaster recovery relief assistance from penalizing applicants that declined assistance from SBA (S. 2226), S563 [30JA]

Discrimination: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (S. 1328), S2061 [11AP]

——— protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income or veterans status (S. 3612), S6927 [13NO]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S146 [11JA], S1432 [7MR], S1529, S1531, S1532, S1535–S1567, S1569–S1574 [8MR], S1617, S1619–S1626 [12MR], S1646, S1649–S1660 [13MR], S1695, S1696, S1699–S1702, S1706–S1720, S1723–S1730 [14MR], S1741, S1746, S1761, S1762 [15MR], S1777 [19MR], S1939 [22MR], S2782 [21MY], S2844, S2854 [23MY], S2893, S2895 [24MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1329 [5MR], S1343, S1346–S1364, S1399 [6MR], S1405, S1408–S1410, S1413–S1419, S1423–S1429 [7MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), unanimous-consent request, S1708 [14MR]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, S2068 [11AP]

Federal aid programs: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, S1415 [7MR]

FEMA: establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), S4705 [28JN]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

Immigration: ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, S951–S954 [14FE], S1146, S1147 [15FE]

Montgomery, Brian D.: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S2892 [24MY]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S2844, S2853, S2864 [23MY]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, unanimous-consent agreement, S2768 [17MY]

Native Americans: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (S. 1333), S2884, S2885 [23MY]

Oliver, Rae: nomination to be Dept. of HUD Inspector General, S8054 [2JA]

Public housing: reform laws relative to small public housing agencies, S1417 [7MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5735, Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Credit Access and Inclusion Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 435) (H. Rept. 115–568), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of HUD Suspension of Certain Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Contributions to Housing Trust Fund as Required Under Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4560) (H. Rept. 115–648), H3505 [24AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]

Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2069) (H. Rept. 115–1023), H9525 [14NO]

Homeless Children and Youth Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1511) (H. Rept. 115–1026), H9525 [14NO]

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Extension and Eligibility for Services Under Such Programs Clarification: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4451) (H. Rept. 115–686), H4241 [18MY]

Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5793) (H. Rept. 115–809), H6040 [10JY]

Nomination of Brian D. Montgomery To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Rae Oliver To Be Dept. of HUD Inspector General: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Robert H. Kurtz To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Public and Indian Housing: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Seth D. Appleton To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Policy Development and Research: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2678 [15MY]

Reforming Disaster Recovery Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4557) (H. Rept. 115–1107), H10592, H10593 [22DE]

Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5735) (H. Rept. 115–719), H5020 [8JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 5735, Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act, H5107 [13JN]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 435, Credit Access and Inclusion Act, H5586 [25JN]

H.R. 4258, Family Self-Sufficiency Act, H178–H180 [16JA]

H.R. 4451, homeless veterans reintegration programs extension and eligibility for services under such programs clarification, H4263 [21MY]

H.R. 5735, Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act, H5179 [14JN]

H.R. 5793, Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act, H6010 [10JY]

S. 1333, Tribal HUD-VASH Act, S2884 [23MY]

S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1432–S1446 [7MR], H4320–H4340 [22MY]

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE related term(s) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Amendments

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193, H1194, H1195, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Children’s Advocacy Centers: reauthorize (S. 2961), S7438, S7449, S7450 [11DE]

Courts: increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Crime: enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), S8030, S8036 [22DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7616, S7624 [13DE]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5212, H5215, H5216, H5217, H5218 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

——— prevent regulatory oversight from disrupting ability of emergency medical personnel to administer certain controlled substances (S. 916), S2881, S2882, S2884 [23MY]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154, S169, S170 [11JA], S190, S195, S196, S197, S198, S199, S204, S205, S206, S209, S210, S211 [16JA], H149 [11JA]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3855 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9386 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9377 [28SE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program: reauthorize (H.R. 68), H9391 [28SE]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7438 [11DE], H10175 [13DE]

Law enforcement: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627, S656 [6FE], S709 [7FE], S7826, S7827, S7933, S7934, S7935, S7936 [19DE], H699, H700 [30JA], H10485, H10486 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1183), H10482 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 714), H697 [30JA]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), S7363 [6DE], H10393 [20DE]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S6360 [27SE]

Native Americans: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365 [6DE]

Political ethics: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5825 [28JN]

Pornography: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), S471 [23JA], H9371 [28SE]

Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program: authorize (H.R. 3249), S2730, S2731 [16MY], H4793 [6JN]

——— authorize (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

Appointments

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S7194 [28NO], H10595 [24DE]

Medal of Valor Review Board, S6259 [18SE], S7805 [18DE], H10115 [12DE]

State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, H10595 [24DE]

Articles and editorials

Koch Network Raps Trump, Won’t Support House Immigration Bills, H5446 [21JN]

Laura Bush—Separating Children From Their Parents at the Border ‘Breaks My Heart’, S4250 [19JN]

Pentagon Asked To Make Room for 20,000 Migrant Children on Military Bases, H5444 [21JN]

Secret Story of How America Lost the Drug War With the Taliban (excerpt), H6107 [11JY]

Senate I Led Put Country Over Party. This One Must Do the Same for Robert Mueller, E1024 [17JY]

Stop Breaking Up Families at the Border, S3962 [18JN]

There’s Something Huge Missing From the White House’s Prison Bill, H4318 [22MY]

Torn From Immigrant Parents, 8-Month-Old Baby Lands in Michigan, H5488 [21JN]

Trump Finds Unlikely Culprit in School Shootings—Obama Discipline Policies, H1564 [14MR]

Trump Retreats on Separating Families, but Thousands Will Remain Apart, S4300 [20JN]

U.S. Centers Force Migrant Children To Take Drugs—Lawsuit, H5441 [21JN]

We Must Cease the Inhumane Practice of Separating Families Apprehended on the Border, H5641 [25JN]

Youngest Migrants Held in ‘‘Tender Age’’ Shelters, S4262 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Asset Forfeiture Fund: prohibit use of amounts for DEA Domestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Program (see H.R. 4816), H477 [17JA]

ATF: repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws (see H.R. 5271), H1607 [14MR]

Aviation: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership: enhance to assist law enforcement agencies in protecting officers (see S. 2868), S2725 [16MY] (see H.R. 6025), H4849 [6JN]

Bureau of Prisons: improve compassionate release process (see S. 2471), S1286 [28FE]

——— improve treatment of Federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents (see H.R. 5575), H3441 [18AP]

——— limit ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners (see H.R. 7046), H9419 [5OC]

——— provide certain voting information to Federal prisoners upon their release from prison (see H.R. 7040), H9419 [5OC]

——— reform use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing (see S. 2724), S2321 [19AP]

Business and industry: clarify that acquisitions that tend to create a monopsony violate certain antitrust laws (see H.R. 5630), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit consideration of spurious economic efficiencies to justify anticompetitive mergers (see H.R. 5642), H3706 [26AP]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see S. 3569), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6927), H9149 [27SE]

Children’s Advocacy Centers: reauthorize (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (see S. Res. 604), S5583 [1AU]

——— authorize release of documents to Dept. of Justice on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information (see S. Res. 536), S3035 [6JN]

Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program: amend definition of school resource officer to include certain veterans under the COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 5186), H1441 [6MR]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 5185), H1441 [6MR]

——— provide grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H7941 [7SE]

——— reauthorize COPS in Schools program and require applicants to give hiring preference to veterans and retired police officers as school resource officers (see H.R. 5427), H3059 [5AP]

——— reauthorize COPS on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2484 [26AP]

——— reauthorize Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR] (see H.R. 4909), H732 [30JA]

——— reauthorize Secure Our Schools grant program and hire retired police officers and veterans as school resource officers (see H.R. 5139), H1340 [1MR]

——— require a certain percentage of grant funds to be used for salaries and benefits of school resource officers (see H.R. 7209), H9758 [30NO]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]

Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 6029), H4979 [7JN]

Congress: enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study to develop guidelines, best practices, and examples for congressional redistricting (see H.R. 7252), H10102 [11DE]

Correctional institutions: develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see S. 3616), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see S. 2795), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]

Courts: increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— protect interests of the intellectually disabled in intermediate care facilities in certain class action lawsuits and in Dept. of Justice actions that could result in moving residents from such facilities (see H.R. 6786), H8170 [12SE]

Crime: acquire data, for each calendar year, about sexual offenses, including rape, that occur aboard any mode of transportation over which the Federal government exercises jurisdiction (see H.R. 5256), H1542 [13MR]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (see S. 3306), S5517 [31JY]

——— expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (see H.R. 6847), H8737 [20SE]

——— make grants to States that have laws that expand protections to victims of sex offenses who are not in a familiar or dating relationship with the perpetrators of such offenses (see H.R. 5650), H3741 [27AP]

——— provide needed legal authorities to combat cybercrime, including state-sponsored cybercrime (see S. 3288), S5423 [26JY]

——— study effectiveness of retail theft rehabilitation programs and clarify that such programs are permissible under Federal law (see S. 3651), S7051 [15NO]

Crime Victims Fund: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]

——— safeguard (see H.R. 5363), H1754 [21MR]

Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 391), S613 [5FE]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3209 [12AP]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (see S. 2659, 2661), S2120 [12AP]

——— amend certain regulations so that practitioners may not administer more than 3 days’ medication to a person at one time when administering narcotics in order to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms (see H.R. 5770), H3929 [10MY]

——— clarify process for denying, revoking, or suspending a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance (see H.R. 5267), H1542 [13MR]

——— commemorate anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees (see S. Res. 578), S5066 [18JY]

——— deem drugs or other substances that act as opioid mu receptor antagonists to be in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 5298), H1651 [15MR]

——— enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse (see S. 2535), S1629 [12MR]

——— improve systems for identifying diversion of controlled substances (see S. 2837), S2643 [14MY]

——— provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see S. 2645), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5628), H3705 [26AP]

——— regulate selective androgen receptor modulators in the same manner as anabolic steroids (see S. 2742), S2391 [24AP]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (see S. 2838), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 6491), H7154 [24JY] (see H.R. 6779), H8169 [12SE]

——— restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (see S. 2493), S1338 [5MR] (see H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (see S. 2561), S1765 [15MR]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations (see S. 2890), S2793 [21MY]

Dept. of HHS: provide the Dept. of Justice certain notifications of improper prescribing of controlled substances under the Medicare program (see H.R. 7369), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries (see H.R. 6696), H7824 [4SE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (see H.R. 5242), H1507 [9MR]

——— develop and implement best practices for occupation-specific education for school resource officers (see H.R. 5523), H3342 [16AP]

——— develop and implement national standards and best practices for school resource officers (see H.R. 5243), H1507 [9MR]

——— prohibit authorizing policies or agreements between schools and law enforcement encouraging non-reporting of criminal activity of students (see H.R. 5400), H2041 [22MR]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (see S. 3461), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6350), H6173 [12JY]

DNA Backlog Reduction Program: reauthorize (see S. 2577), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5341), H1727 [20MR]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

——— combat heroin epidemic and assist forensic labs with addressing seized drug identification backlogs (see H.R. 6074), H5093 [12JN]

——— decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

——— develop and disseminate best practice guidelines for using data collected by prescription drug monitoring programs to identify drug diversion and abuse (see H.R. 6608), H7723 [26JY]

——— enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing ability of Dept. of Justice and FTC to enforce existing antitrust laws relative to biologic and biosimilar products (see H.R. 6478), H6649 [23JY]

——— ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]

——— improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

——— make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H9438 [19OC]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (see H.R. 5050), H1212 [15FE]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (see H.R. 4779), H168 [11JA]

——— provide for delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an administering practitioner (see H.R. 5202), H1476 [7MR]

——— provide grants for drug disposal sites (see H.R. 5557), H3441 [18AP]

——— require registration of tableting or encapsulating machines to assist law enforcement in identifying counterfeit pill makers (see S. 3281), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6554), H7721 [26JY]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program: adjust formula allocation (see H.R. 6656), H7742 [3AU]

Elections: prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see S. 3279), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6607), H7723 [26JY]

Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (see H. Res. 928), H5021 [8JN]

FBI: require records of National Instant Criminal Background Check System be retained for a certain period of time (see H.R. 5461), H3095 [10AP]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (see H. Res. 682), H82 [9JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 98), H169 [11JA]

FCC: provide for additional disclosure requirements for broadcasters that air or transmit content from registered foreign agents (see H.R. 5331), H1698 [19MR]

——— reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

FDA: hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5782), H3935 [11MY]

Financial institutions: assess usefulness of Bank Secrecy Act reporting (see H.R. 6851), H8738 [20SE]

——— stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (see S. 2544), S1735 [14MR]

Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and gun trafficking (see S. 2502), S1378 [6MR]

——— ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6075), H5093 [12JN]

——— implement a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and a record of sale system for those firearms (see S. 3002), S3034 [6JN] (see H.R. 6024), H4848 [6JN]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System procedures for firearm transfers by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers and report on default firearm transfers (see H.R. 7027), H9414 [2OC]

——— make grants to implement statutes and policies to issue firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 6629), H7724 [26JY]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

——— make grants to States to develop systems to retrieve firearms from armed prohibited persons (see H.R. 5620), H3574 [25AP]

——— provide a grant program for handgun licensing programs (see S. 2662), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5490), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide grants to States to encourage implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements (see S. 2546), S1735 [14MR]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

——— require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 7274), H10169 [12DE]

Foreign policy: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

Foreign Service: require a report on efforts and options to mitigate acoustic attacks on officers and their families and physical protection capabilities for U.S. embassies, consulates, and residences (see H.R. 6262), H5973 [28JN]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (see S. 2847), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 5645), H3741 [27AP]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

Health care facilities: authorize hospitals to dispose of controlled substances on behalf of patients who die at the hospital (see H.R. 6205), H5580 [22JN]

——— develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see S. 2828), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6092), H5152 [13JN]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7687 [25JY]

Housing: make grants to States to provide right to counsel in civil actions relative to eviction (see H.R. 6942), H9150 [27SE]

Immigration: amend laws relative to aliens associated with a criminal gang (see S. 2380), S651 [6FE]

——— appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— clarify status and enhance effectiveness of immigration courts by ensuring independent decisionmaking (see S. 2693), S2261 [18AP]

——— codify Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6182), H5505 [21JN]

——— condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— ensure State and local cooperation with Federal law enforcement against illegal alien criminals and ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 4805), H403 [16JA]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9430 [12OC]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6195), H5580 [22JN]

——— maintain custody of adults charged with illegal entry with their children while charges are pending and authorize construction of facilities to hold families during legal proceedings (see H.R. 6173), H5505 [21JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— permit aliens who lawfully enter the U.S. as nonimmigrant elementary and secondary students to attend public schools if such aliens reimburse local educational agencies for costs of attending such schools (see H.R. 7132), H9525 [14NO]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6172, 6183), H5505 [21JN] (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security by authorizing construction of a wall, improving technology, securing ports of entry, hiring more agents, using National Guard support, and penalizing illegal immigration (see H.R. 6415), H6557 [18JY]

Innovations in Community Based Crime Reduction Program: authorize use of resources by local law enforcement and communities to address persistent or historical crime (see S. 2590), S1947 [22MR]

Inspector General: provide with the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by departmental attorneys (see S. 3003), S3034 [6JN]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6964), H9404 [28SE]

Law enforcement: allow use of counter drone technology to detect, monitor, and engage with unauthorized drones that pose a reasonable threat to the safety and security of certain facilities and assets (see H.R. 5366), H1754 [21MR]

——— assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (see S. 3719), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7218), H9767 [6DE]

——— authorize grantees to set up task forces on policing in local communities (see H.R. 5537), H3396 [17AP]

——— encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies by providing resources for accreditation, best practices, and training and collecting data on police-community encounters (see S. 3195), S4916 [11JY]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1183), H10509 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 714), H676 [29JA]

——— establish a section with responsibility for enforcement of laws against suspected operatives or agents of foreign governments and improve enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (see S. 2482), S1316 [1MR]

——— improve community policing and promote gun violence prevention in underserved communities and eliminate requirement of transferring a firearm if a background check has not been completed in 3 days (see H.R. 5164), H1372 [5MR]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (see H.R. 5075), H1220 [20FE]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075) (see S. 3714), S7356 [6DE]

——— make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs (see S. 2855), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5834), H4137 [16MY]

——— make grants to regional gang task forces to prevent violence committed by and against youths (see H.R. 5960), H4728 [24MY]

——— make grants to States and units of local government to deploy and implement gunfire detection and location technology (see H.R. 7310), H10210 [13DE]

——— protect State and local witnesses from intimidation, authorize grants to purchase drug exposure personal protective equipment for first responders, and address organized crime and gang violence (see S. 3490), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4854), H581 [19JA]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see S. 2763), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5871), H4209 [17MY]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7051 [15NO] (see S. 3747), S7509 [12DE]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H3395 [17AP]

Law enforcement officers: extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see S. 2871), S2725 [16MY]

——— make it a criminal offense for Federal law enforcement officers to engage in sexual acts with individuals in their custody and encourage States to adopt similar laws (see S. 3688), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 6568), H7721 [26JY]

——— promote behavioral health crisis response training (see S. 2879), S2773 [17MY]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (see H.R. 6105), H5199 [14JN]

Local government: establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (see H.R. 4767), H168 [11JA]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3084), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S5692 [16AU]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 870), H3750 [3MY]

National security: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 2458), S1243 [27FE]

——— improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

Native Americans: increase intergovernmental coordination to identify and combat human trafficking within Indian lands and of Indians (see S. 3280), S5423 [26JY]

——— penalize unlawful flight to avoid prosecution into or from Indian country (see H.R. 4864), H582 [19JA]

——— protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 3543), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7127), H9525 [14NO]

Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents: establish (see S. Res. 566), S4735 [28JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: track and review federally funded drug demand reduction activities (see S. 3380), S5932 [23AU]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (see S. 2349), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4893), H677 [29JA]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H5815 [27JN]

Political ethics: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937, 938), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

Pornography: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see H.R. 4963), H974 [7FE] (see H.R. 6845), H8737 [20SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program: authorize (see S. 2703), S2261 [18AP]

——— authorize (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see H.R. 5364), H1754 [21MR]

Public safety officers: improve tracking of data on, and benefits paid to, public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty (see S. 2878), S2773 [17MY]

Religion: protect rights of free speech and free exercise, reject labeling of groups as hate groups based on religion or political views, and prevent discrimination and crime based on such labeling (see H. Res. 903), H4209 [17MY]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (see H. Res. 1028), H7687 [25JY]

Russia: accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (see S. Res. 582), S5108 [19JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (see S. Res. 583), S5108 [19JY] (see H. Res. 1015), H6649 [23JY]

——— condemn Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s attempt to undermine rule of law and attack U.S. officials, demand access to indicted Russian officials, and refuse to make U.S. officials available for questioning (see H. Res. 1023), H7155 [24JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

——— establish pilot program to make grants to local educational agencies for the hiring of school resource officers (see H.R. 6512), H7686 [25JY]

——— improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

——— make grants to States to acquire a mobile application that facilitates reporting of school safety threats to local law enforcement agencies for use by students in secondary schools (see H.R. 7056), H9425 [9OC]

——— provide additional grants for school security for purchasing and installing metal detectors and encouraging limitation of entry and exit points (see H.R. 5135), H1340 [1MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H477 [17JA]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3072), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 3635), S7050 [15NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Senior citizens: issue Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp (see S. 3594), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7061), H9430 [12OC]

Special counsel: require independent judicial approval to revoke the security clearance of a special counsel (see H.R. 6955), H9150 [27SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see S. 2644), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5476), H3146 [11AP] (see H.R. 5505), H3315 [13AP]

Sports: authorize a grant for nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to support oversight and anti-abuse education at the U.S. Olympic Committee, its national governing body, and each Paralympic sports organization (see H.R. 5252), H1542 [13MR]

SSA: reinstate final rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007’’ (see H.R. 5225), H1501 [8MR]

State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]

Telephones: convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment (see H.R. 7370), H10510 [20DE]

Territories: increase minimum amount made available to territories under the Sexual Assault Services Program (see H.R. 6806), H8725 [13SE]

Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (see H.R. 4918), H737 [2FE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

U.S. Parole Commission: provide for continued performance of functions (see H.R. 6896), H9088 [26SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY] (see H.R. 6796, 6797), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 7390), H10586 [21DE]

Voting: allow pursuit of Federal charges against individuals who hack voting systems used in Federal elections (see S. 3311), S5518 [31JY]

——— authorize use of certain grant funds for voting restoration education (see H.R. 7359), H10510 [20DE]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Women: reauthorize grant program for education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities (see H.R. 5547), H3440 [18AP]

Cloture motions

Benczkowski, Brian A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN], S4858 [10JY]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]

Hunt, Joseph H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S5818 [22AU]

Law enforcement: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Cost Estimates

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act (H.R. 4553): CBO, E65 [18JA]

Court decisions

Ms. L. et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’) et al., preliminary injunction blocking family separation and ordering the Federal Government to implement family reunification procedures, S4462 [27JN]

Letters

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, S1869 [21MR], H1297 [27FE]

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Faiz Shakir and Kanya Bennett, ACLU, H3793 [8MY]

——— several civil rights and civil liberties organizations, H3862 [9MY]

——— several organizations, H3860 [9MY]

——— William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., H3860 [9MY]

Committee on the Judiciary (House) subpoena issuance relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5830 [28JN]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5830 [28JN]

Dept. of Justice civil rights investigation into harassment of Mia Irizarry in Cook County, IL, for wearing clothing depicting Puerto Rico flag: Representative Gutierrez, H6116 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions: Senator Collins, S6767 [10OC]

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization: Marcy Mistrett, Campaign for Youth Justice (organization), E1341 [28SE]

Dept. of Justice provision of full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in investigation of 2016 election: several Democratic Members of Congress, H5841 [28JN]

First Step Act: Ellen Donnarumma, International Community Corrections Association and Christian Kervick, National Criminal Justice Association, H10401 [20DE]

——— Faiz Shakir, Jesselyn McCurdy, Vanita Gupta, and Sakira Cook, ACLU, H10398–H10400 [20DE]

——— James C. Duff, Judicial Conference of the U.S., H10400 [20DE]

——— Jonathan Blodgett, National District Attorneys Association, S7917 [19DE]

——— Paul M. Cell, International Association of Chiefs of Police, S7916 [19DE]

——— Ronal Serpas, Law Enforcement Leaders To Reduce Crime and Incarceration (organization), S7916 [19DE]

——— Vera Bumpers, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, S7916 [19DE]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Marc Mauer, Sentencing Project (organization), H4317 [22MY]

——— several organizations, H4316 [22MY]

Inspector General Access Act: Michael E. Horowitz, Dept. of Justice, H9718 [29NO]

Nomination of Brian A. Benczkowski to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: several Senators, S4856 [10JY]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: several Representatives, H5099 [13JN]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Scope of Special Counsel authority and management of congressional oversight requests relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Rod J. Rosenstein, Dept. of Justice, H5843–H5845 [28JN]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials: several former Senators, S7654 [17DE]

——— several Representatives, H3838 [9MY]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act: Jonathan F. Thompson, National Sheriffs’ Association, S6819 [11OC]

——— Mai Fernandez, National Center for Victims of Crime, S6819 [11OC]

——— Robert B. Blancato, Elder Justice Coalition, S6819 [11OC]

Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act: Todd A. Cox, Monique L. Dixon, and Nicole Dooley, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., H1563 [14MR]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 756, First Step Act, S7756 [18DE], S7839 [19DE]

Memorandums

Recommended Lawsuit Against North Carolina Republican Party, Helms Campaign for Senate Committee, et al. (1991), S7204 [29NO]

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Motions

Benczkowski, Brian A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4720 [28JN]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S153, S154 [11JA], S270 [18JA], H158 [11JA]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3856 [9MY]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), S7628 [17DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S7628 [17DE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Law enforcement: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S7826, S7827 [19DE], S8007 [21DE], H700 [30JA], H10486 [20DE]

Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program: authorize (H.R. 3249), H4794 [6JN]

Press releases

Center for American Progress Applauds the Senate for Passing the First Step Act: Julie Cusick, Center for American Progress, H10401 [20DE]

Fraternal Order of Police Partners With President Trump on Criminal Justice Reform: National Fraternal Order of Police, S7916 [19DE]

Proposals

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) release of original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4240, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act and H.R. 3464, Background Check Completion Act, H1247 [26FE], H1286 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Americans With Disabilities Act: allow awarding of punitive damages in cases where business owners made no good faith effort to remove barriers to access to public accommodations, H1195 [15FE]

——— clarify use of the term ‘substantial progress’ in remedying violations may only be used when delays to removing barriers to access are due to circumstances beyond the violator’s control, H1196 [15FE]

——— eliminate requirement that notice of violation include specific section of legislation alleged to have been violated, H1197, H1198 [15FE]

——— eliminate written notice and waiting period requirements for discrimination claims made due to barriers to access to public accommodations, H1194, H1195 [15FE]

——— ensure compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1147 [14FE], H1183–H1200, H1202 [15FE], E220 [26FE], E225 [27FE], E266 [6MR]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (H.R. 3613), E222 [26FE]

Bureau of Prisons: limit ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners (H.R. 7046), E1379 [5OC]

——— provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (H.R. 613), H3940–H3942 [15MY], E699 [21MY]

California: lack of cooperation with Federal law enforcement and immigration authorities, H1731 [21MR], H3309 [13AP]

Children and youth: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention, E1681 [17DE]

Children’s Advocacy Centers: reauthorize (S. 2961), H10396–H10401 [20DE]

Civil rights: call for investigation into harassment of Mia Irizarry in Cook County, IL, for wearing clothing depicting Puerto Rico flag, H6115 [12JY]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: Dept. of Justice report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, H5355 [20JN], E888 [21JN]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: call for investigation of approval of the sale of Uranium One Inc., to Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., H1694 [19MR], H3310 [13AP], H3336 [16AP]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H541 [18JA], H558 [19JA], H608 [21JA], H611 [22JA], H631, H657–H661, H673 [29JA], H735 [2FE], H740, H764, H767 [5FE], H898 [6FE]

——— release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): call for investigation into Andrew G. McCabe dismissal as FBI Deputy Director, H1682 [19MR]

Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program: reauthorize Secure Our Schools grant program, H2018 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1489–H1494 [8MR], H1553, H1559–H1566, H1586, H1587 [14MR], H1613, H1617, H1623 [15MR], H1702 [20MR], E347 [20MR]

Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program: reauthorize (H.R. 6029), H5121–H5123 [13JN]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth, H10364 [20DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4302–H4319 [22MY], H7929 [7SE]

Courts: increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), H3857–H3865 [9MY]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— reform reporting requirements of federally funded pretrial release programs by reporting statistics on defendants appearing at bail hearings, released on monetary bail, and participated in pretrial release programs, H3862, H3863 [9MY]

Crime: call for investigation of Robert S. Mueller, III, Rod J. Rosenstein, and James B. Comey, Jr., for alleged crimes committed during investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3140 [11AP]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H9527 [15NO]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (H. Res. 257), H7200 [25JY]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), H3078–H3080 [10AP]

——— establish procedures for expedited review of the case of any person who unlawfully solicits personal information to commit identity theft, while purporting to be acting on behalf of the IRS (H.R. 2905), H3356–H3359 [17AP]

——— expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (H.R. 6847), H8839–H8844 [25SE], E1306 [26SE]

——— indictment of Park Jin Hyok on criminal charges related to hacking, H8249 [13SE]

Crime Victims Fund: safeguard (H.R. 818), H1229 [26FE]

——— safeguard (H.R. 5363), E1631 [10DE]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment, H9248 [28SE]

——— allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (H.R. 5483), H5060, H5061 [12JN], E1537 [16NO]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘imminent danger to the public health or safety’’ to restore authority to suspend a pharmaceutical distributor’s license under certain circumstances (H.R. 4079), E888 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: Office of Refugee Resettlement funding for housing children separated from parents attempting to enter the U.S. illegally through reduction in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding, H6163 [12JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (H.R. 5242), H3947–H3949 [15MY]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (H.R. 6350), H6121 [12JY]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H3432–H3436 [18AP], H3565–H3567 [25AP], H5026, H5028 [12JN], H5099, H5102, H5103, H5105, H5112, H5113, H5140 [13JN], H5156, H5157, H5158, H5159, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5186 [14JN], H5221 [15JN], H5230 [19JN], H5663, H5664 [26JN], H5755 [27JN], H7692 [26JY]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5001 [8JN], H5099 [13JN], H5204–H5221 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

——— define what constitutes a controlled substance analogue, clarify temporary import and distribution controls of certain synthetic drugs, and ensure Federal researchers can continue controlled substance research, H5215 [15JN]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, H607 [21JA]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (H.R. 5050), E193 [15FE]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (H.R. 4779), H421 [17JA]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H21 [9JA], H96 [10JA], H420, H421, H471–H475 [17JA]

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program: reduce funding to local governments that fund certain percentage of operating budget from traffic violation fines and fees, E400 [5AP]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, H655, H657, H672–H674 [29JA], H692, H696 [30JA], H1450, H1451, H1472–H1475 [7MR], H1701 [20MR], H2030 [22MR], H3584 [26AP]

——— request briefing on efforts to address election security, H7094 [24JY]

Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (H. Res. 928), H6028 [10JY]

Families and domestic relations: promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), H6282–H6285 [17JY]

FBI: commend apprehension of criminals and condemn efforts of certain public officials to undermine public faith and trust, H1170 [14FE]

——— investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H128 [10JA]

——— seizure of information from President Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, H3099 [11AP]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H78 [9JA], H101 [10JA], H136, H137–H160 [11JA], E73, E80 [19JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (H. Res. 682), H103–H112 [10JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res. 98), H162 [11JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), motion to recommit, H158 [11JA]

FDA: hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (S. 2691), H3588 [26AP]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, H4720 [24MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), H1256 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], H3354 [17AP], E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, H1648 [15MR], H1761, H2037–H2039 [22MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (H.R. 4477), H1492–H1494, H1496 [8MR], H1613 [15MR], H3355 [17AP], H5081 [12JN]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), H1251, H1252 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (H.R. 4268), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Foreign policy: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

FTC: ensure mergers involving pharmaceutical companies do not lead to increases in prescription drug prices, H3856, H3857 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3851–H3857 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), motion to recommit, H3856, H3857 [9MY]

GAO: conduct financial review of obligated expenditures from the Independent Counsel appropriation and require any findings be submitted to certain congressional committees, H4970, H4971 [7JN]

Gauhar, Tashina: call for removal as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Intelligence, H3091 [10AP]

House of Representatives: investigation of information technology support staff for alleged procurement scam, H4768 [5JN]

Human rights: abolish human trafficking in the U.S., H1200 [15FE]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9381–H9390 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (H.R. 2803), H92 [10JA], H6475 [18JY]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9373–H9381 [28SE]

Immigration: decision to file lawsuit against California for passage of laws that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law, H1480 [8MR]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs, H9556 [16NO]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H4851, H4855, H4859, H4867 [7JN], H5098, H5100, H5102, H5139, H5140, H5142–H5150 [13JN], H5155, H5162, H5188, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5204 [15JN], H5228, H5229, H5231, H5275–H5278 [19JN], H5289, H5290, H5291, H5292, H5293, H5294, H5298, H5300, H5348, H5349, H5356–H5358 [20JN], H5366, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5371, H5440, H5488–H5505 [21JN], H5510, H5521, H5578 [22JN], H5583–H5585, H5637–H5642 [25JN], H5850, H5970 [28JN], H5994 [10JY], H6043, H6044, H6054–H6057, H6101–H6104, H6108 [11JY], H6163 [12JY], H6483 [18JY], H6634 [23JY], H7865 [5SE], E783 [6JN], E883 [21JN], E991 [10JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (H. Res. 927), H5077 [12JN]

——— reform, H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5088–H5090 [12JN], H5820 [28JN], H7716–H7719 [26JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5760, H5762 [27JN], H7803 [4SE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN], H7691 [26JY], E1080 [26JY]

Inspector General: provide with the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by departmental attorneys (H.R. 3154), H9717–H9720 [29NO]

Jenkins, Andrew: Dept. of Justice Congressional Badge of Bravery recipient, H3159 [12AP]

Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program: reauthorize (H.R. 68), H1574 [14MR], H9390 [28SE], E1341 [28SE], E1356 [2OC], E1459 [26OC]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: eliminate valid court order (VCO) exception to Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders (DSO) requirement, E1680 [17DE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), H9359 [28SE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), Senate amendment, H10175 [13DE], E1680 [17DE]

Law enforcement: authorize grantees to set up task forces on policing in local communities (H.R. 5537), E483 [17AP]

——— empower creation of police and community alliances to enhance and improve communication and collaboration between police officers and the communities they serve (H. Res. 285), H3942–H3945 [15MY]

——— enhance community-law enforcement relations through improved accreditation, development programs, due process, and data collection, combating misconduct, and providing medallions for fallen officers, H3943, H3945 [15MY], H4011 [16MY]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1183), H10477–H10483 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 714), H690–H698 [30JA]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10485–H10500, H10501, H10506 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendments, H685, H698–H725 [30JA]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), H8817–H8820 [25SE]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), Senate amendment, H10393–H10395 [20DE]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), H1233, H1234 [26FE], E236 [27FE]

——— permit sentencing judges in child sex trafficking cases to order the Dept. of Justice to publicize the name and photograph of convicted defendants (H.R. 440), H8 [8JA], H1319 [27FE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), H3945–H3947 [15MY]

——— provide alternatives to incarceration for youth (H.R. 65), E400 [5AP]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, H10346–H10366, H10398 [20DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), H9739 [29NO]

Law enforcement officiers: call for an investgation into the shooting death of Stephon A. Clark, E400 [5AP]

Local government: establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (H.R. 4767), E34 [11JA]

McCabe, Andrew G.: dismissal as FBI Deputy Director, H1655, H1681, H1683 [19MR]

——— resignation as FBI Deputy Director, H671 [29JA]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, H9044 [26SE]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), E141 [6FE], E1030 [18JY]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9600–H9604 [27NO], E1606 [6DE]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), H9358 [28SE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for resignation from special counsel position, H1346 [5MR]

——— call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 870), H7166 [25JY]

——— conduct as FBI Director and as U.S. Attorney in Boston, MA, H3090 [10AP]

——— special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H72 [9JA], H980 [8FE], H1381 [6MR], H1655, H1694–H1696 [19MR], H1736, H1738 [21MR], H2032–H2037 [22MR], H3089–H3091 [10AP], H3099, H3102, H3139–H3141 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], H3346 [17AP], H3567–H3571 [25AP], H3739 [27AP], H3838 [9MY], H3967–H3970 [15MY], H4129–H4132 [16MY], H4281 [21MY], H4698, H4723 [24MY], H4768–H4770 [5JN], H6164, H6168–H6171 [12JY], H6244 [16JY], H6634 [23JY], H7820–H7822 [4SE], H7873 [6SE], H9513 [14NO], E919 [26JN], E1024 [17JY]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: observance, H3195 [12AP], H3230 [13AP]

National security: clarify and improve procedures and accountability for authorizing acquisitions and sharing of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching collections of communications (H.R. 3989), H109 [10JA]

Native Americans: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (H.R. 4485), E236 [27FE]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), H10342, H10343 [20DE]

Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security: call for resignation relative to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5370 [21JN]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, H68, H69 [9JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to drug trafficking policies, H6107 [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: decision to join lawsuit to strike provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, H5025 [12JN], H5105, H5106 [13JN], H5163 [14JN], H5204 [15JN], H5325 [20JN], H5512, H5513 [22JN], H5667 [26JN], H5757, H5758 [27JN], H7091 [24JY], H8162 [12SE]

——— impact of Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), H7881 [6SE]

Pharmaceuticals: establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate collection and disposal of prescription medications (H.R. 4199), H3825 [8MY]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (H.R. 6249), H5759 [27JN], E936 [27JN]

Political ethics: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3332–H3338 [16AP]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 907), H5845 [28JN]

——— closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H5279–H5282 [19JN]

——— investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H8256–H8258 [13SE]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5827–H5846 [28JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820–H5826 [28JN]

Pornography: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), H9369–H9373 [28SE]

Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program: authorize (H.R. 3249), H1573–H1576 [14MR]

——— authorize (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— authorize (H.R. 3249), Senate amendment, H4793–H4798 [6JN]

Radiation Exposure Compensation Program: improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining (H.R. 2049), H3894 [10MY]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 1689), H6610–H6616 [23JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H7711–H7713 [26JY]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: call for removal as Deputy Attorney General, H3091 [10AP]

——— impeach (H. Res. 1028), H7710, H7711 [26JY]

——— tenure as Deputy Attorney General, H9105 [27SE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 5374), H3710 [27AP], H9698 [29NO]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency, H1561, H1562 [14MR], H1613, H1617 [15MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (H.R. 4811), H482 [18JA], H6044 [11JY]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, H10364 [20DE]

Sessions, Jeff: resignation as Attorney General, H9513 [14NO]

Sex offenders: reauthorize Sex Offender Management Assistance Program and U.S. Marshals Service program providing Federal assistance for violations of sex offender registration requirements, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

Special counsel: limit ability to remove (H.R. 3654), H2033, H2036 [22MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 4669), H1656 [19MR], H1736, H1738, H1750 [21MR], H2036 [22MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 5476), H3351 [17AP], H7712 [26JY], H9105–H9107, H9109–H9111 [27SE], E446 [12AP]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 5505), H3957 [15MY]

Strzok, Peter: testimony before House committees relative to conduct during case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H6166–H6168 [12JY], H6257 [16JY]

Supreme Court: authorize Speaker Ryan to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House in the matter of U.S. v. Texas relative to use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, E412 [10AP]

Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act: implementation, E237 [27FE]

Territories: increase minimum amount made available to territories under the Sexual Assault Services Program (H.R. 6806), E1257 [13SE]

Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism, H788 [6FE]

Till, Emmett: decision to reopen investigation into murder, H6193 [13JY]

Trump, President: call for resignation, H7827 [5SE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6256–H6258 [16JY], H6635 [23JY]

——— claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

——— condemn remarks about Representative Schiff relative to Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) memo on alleged misuse of FISA warrants in investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H765 [5FE]

——— evaluation of administration, H686 [30JA]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5489, H5490 [21JN], H5967 [28JN]

——— impeachment, H6468 [18JY], H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

U.S. Parole Commission: provide for continued performance of functions (H.R. 6896), H9392 [28SE]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: restore jurisdication over Federal sentencing guidelines relative to synthetic drug offenses, H5216, H5217 [15JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, H1170 [14FE], H1377 [6MR], H7674 [25JY], H8250 [13SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 6545), H8250 [13SE], H8847 [25SE], H8900, H8901 [26SE], H9156, H9393, H9394, H9396 [28SE], E1309 [26SE], E1316 [27SE], E1356 [2OC]

Voting: secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (H.R. 6612), E1091 [26JY]

Whitaker, Matthew G.: appointment as acting Attorney General, H9507 [13NO]

Women: prohibit use of restraints on prisoners during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, H4313 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Anderson, David L. nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

Barr, William P.: nomination to be Attorney General, S7963 [20DE]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: confirmation as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4975 [17JY]

——— nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4854–S4856, S4869 [10JY], S4886, S4894–S4896 [11JY]

——— suitability to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division relative to representation of Alfa Bank JSC in defamation lawsuit concerning possible Russian interference in Presidential election, S4855, S4870 [10JY], S4886 [11JY], S4975 [17JY]

Brewer, Robert S., Jr.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership: extend authorization, S2753, S2763 [17MY]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (S. 1084), S2711 [16MY]

Business and industry: modify standards for unlawful acquisitions (S. 1812), S2856 [23MY]

——— promote merger enforcement and protect competition through adjusting premerger filing fees, increasing antitrust enforcement resources, and improving information provided to antitrust enforcers (S. 1811), S2855 [23MY]

Carlson, Dallas L.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S6803 [11OC]

Chavez, Sonya K.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S2827 [22MY]

Children’s Advocacy Centers: reauthorize (S. 2961), S6520 [4OC], S7449, S7450 [11DE]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6751 [10OC], S6778, S6789 [11OC]

——— nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, unanimous-consent agreement, S6766 [10OC]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: Dept. of Justice report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, S3865 [13JN], S3931 [14JN], S4929 [12JY]

Comey, James B., Jr.: anniversary of termination as FBI Director, S2565 [9MY]

——— assessment of tenure as FBI Director, S2090–S2092 [12AP]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S597, S598 [5FE], S619, S642, S645 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1369 [6MR]

——— release of report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1649 [13MR]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (S. Res. 604), S5559 [1AU]

——— authorize release of documents to Dept. of Justice on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information (S. Res. 536), S3039, S3265 [6JN]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7976, S7982–S7984 [20DE]

——— investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S486 [24JA]

——— release of documents on investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, S2715 [16MY]

——— urge Dept. of Justice and Office of the Director of National Intelligence to comply with requests for certain documents and briefings, S7974 [20DE]

Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program: reauthorize Secure Our Schools grant program, S1885, S1923 [22MR], S5885 [23AU]

——— reauthorize Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), S2785 [21MY]

——— reauthorize Secure Our Schools grant program (S. 2495), S1340 [5MR], S1366 [6MR], S1655 [13MR]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand, S6050 [6SE], S6126 [12SE], S6170 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S1245–S1247 [27FE], S2471 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S3597 [11JN], S7176 [28NO]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1454), S1270 [28FE]

——— require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1717), S1270 [28FE]

Correctional institutions: ensure access by faith-based organizations to provide anti-recidivism programs to prisoners, S7776, S7778, S7781 [18DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), S7505 [12DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (S. 2795), S2535 [8MY], S2580 [9MY]

——— reform prison system, S571 [30JA]

Courts: decision in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) relative to constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S7643 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7888, S7890 [19DE]

——— grant State attorneys general requests to cross designate State and local attorneys to prosecute individuals for sex trafficking, S1865 [21MR]

——— indictment of Backpage.com (Internet site) executives for facilitating prostitution, money laundering, and other crimes, S2053, S2081 [11AP]

Crime: clarify crimes that would make prisoners ineligible for prison rehabilitation programs or early release, S7743, S7757, S7776, S7778–S7782 [18DE]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), S8036 [22DE]

——— make public information on crimes and prior arrests of prisoners offered early release, S7756 [18DE]

——— reduce recidivism and increase public safety by promoting successful reentry into society of released prisoners and recovery and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse (S. 1994), S2405 [25AP]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

——— report to Congress on recidivism rates of inmates released as result of efforts to reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7776 [18DE]

——— require victim notification when a prisoner’s status is changed, S7742, S7755, S7757, S7776, S7779, S7780, S7782 [18DE]

Crime Victims Fund: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, S7758, S7759 [18DE]

Cullen, Thomas T.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S1931 [22MR]

DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals, S6472 [3OC]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (S. 2659), S2105 [12AP]

——— commemorate anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees (S. Res. 578), S5312 [24JY]

——— enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse, S6174 [17SE]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders, S6471 [3OC]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (S. 2838), S2680 [15MY], S3596 [11JN]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (S. 2561), S1766 [15MR]

Demers, John C.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division, S1151 [15FE]

Dept. of Defense: improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2954 [4JN], S3882 [13JN]

——— prohibit funding to revise, rebuild, or renovate military bases to house undocumented and unaccompanied minors, S3938 [14JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7624 [13DE]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6778, S6792 [11OC]

——— nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, unanimous-consent agreement, S6790 [11OC]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2066 [11AP], S2414 [25AP], S2463, S2469–S2472 [26AP], S2909–S2911 [24MY], S2973 [5JN], S3873, S3874 [13JN], S4491, S4492 [27JN], S5049 [18JY], S5101–S5103 [19JY], S5326 [25JY], S5603–S5606 [15AU], S5746–S5748 [21AU], S6209 [18SE], S6796 [11OC], S7175–S7178 [28NO], S7573–S7575 [13DE], S7841 [19DE]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146–S148 [11JA], S280 [18JA], S321 [19JA], S629 [6FE], S812–S815 [8FE], S887 [12FE]

——— prevent regulatory oversight from disrupting ability of emergency medical personnel to administer certain controlled substances (S. 916), S2882–S2884 [23MY]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, S33, S39–S42 [4JA]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising, S3596 [11JN], S6173 [17SE]

Dunn, Jason R.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S6803 [11OC]

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program: call to end condition of funding for States on compliance with enforcement of Federal immigration law, S2463 [26AP]

——— funding, S2763 [17MY]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S95–S100 [9JA], S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S639–S646 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1258 [28FE], S1368–S1374, S1398, S1399 [6MR], S1619 [12MR], S1743 [15MR], S2691 [16MY], S2784 [21MY]

——— deter Russian interference in U.S. and Eastern European elections, S157 [11JA]

Executive Office of the President: appoint family reunification czar to manage reunification process for immigrant families separated at or near ports of entry, S4356 [25JN]

False Claims Act: clarify interpretation relative to Federal whistleblowers, S892 [13FE]

Families and domestic relations: promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), S5564 [1AU], S6490 [3OC]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), House amendment, S5669 [15AU]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S508 [25JA]

——— role of congressional oversight to ensure agency accountability, S4929 [12JY]

——— seizure of information from President Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, S2024 [10AP]

——— tribute, S2090–S2092 [12AP]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res. 98), S270 [18JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), House amendment, S173–S180 [16JA], S213, S215, S224–S227, S235–S242, S256 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

Federal employees: tribute to Federal and tribal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2716 [16MY]

Financial institutions: stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (S. 2544), S1709 [14MR]

Firearms: develop and use technology for personalized handguns and require that all handguns manufactured or sold in, or imported into, the U.S. incorporate such technology (S. 1915), S1232 [27FE]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, S1276, S1277, S1279 [28FE], S1575 [8MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, S1885, S1889, S1891 [22MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (S. 2135), S39 [4JA], S481 [24JA], S571 [30JA], S1143 [15FE], S1203, S1206 [26FE], S1223, S1227 [27FE], S1257, S1260–S1262 [28FE], S1299 [1MR], S1345 [6MR], S1533–S1535 [8MR], S1618, S1620 [12MR], S1647, S1655 [13MR], S1719, S1721–S1723 [14MR], S1758 [15MR], S1774, S1776 [19MR], S1863 [21MR], S2785 [21MY]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (S. 1923), S1863 [21MR]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 1945), S1277 [28FE]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (S. 2492), S1367 [6MR], S1719 [14MR], S1863 [21MR]

Forest, Gregory A.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S2614 [10MY]

Gaffney, Kim: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S8053 [2JA]

Garrison, John M.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S8053 [2JA]

Hate crimes: incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (S. 662), S3871 [13JN]

Hovakimian, Patrick: nomination to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, S2614 [10MY]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), S1861 [21MR]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S1861 [21MR]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

Hur, Robert K.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S1931 [22MR]

Illing, Scott P.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S2915 [24MY]

Immigration: condemn practice of having underaged illegal aliens appear in immigration courts, S6461 [3OC]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (S. 3091), S5047 [18JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S1156 [15FE], S2959–S2961 [4JN], S2982–S2985 [5JN], S3872, S3874, S3925–S3927 [13JN], S3961–S3965, S3969, S3976–S3978 [18JN], S4012, S4019, S4025–S4030, S4249–S4251 [19JN], S4255, S4257, S4260–S4263, S4265–S4270, S4273, S4276, S4293–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319–S4327, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4354–S4358 [25JN], S4380, S4386–S4388 [26JN], S4462–S4465, S4467, S4496, S4498–S4500 [27JN], S4691, S4697 [28JN], S4882, S4900, S4908 [11JY], S5083 [19JY], S5117 [23JY], S5328–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S5557, S5561–S5564 [1AU], S6027 [4SE], S6461 [3OC]

——— reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467, S4501 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

Joseph, David C.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S1931 [22MR]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7426, S7452 [11DE], S7842 [19DE]

Keefe, Lawrence: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

King, Denny W.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S8053 [2JA]

Kracl, Scott E.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S2827 [22MY]

LaRose, Bradley J.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S8053 [2JA]

Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (S. 3719), S7374 [10DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled, S1924 [22MR]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), House amendment, S565 [30JA], S601 [5FE], S626, S627, S630 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S794 [8FE], S7823, S7826–S7828, S7845, S7891, S7898, S7905 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8007, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE], S8047 [27DE], S8051 [2JA]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), motion to proceed, S8005–S8007 [21DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), unanimous-consent agreement, S7829, S7899 [19DE]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), S7311 [5DE], S7372 [6DE]

——— investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), House amendment, S1968 [22MR]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), S6348, S6349 [26SE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (S. 2345), S2711 [16MY]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (S. 2763), S2554 [8MY], S2753 [17MY]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (S. 2070), S7841 [19DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7640–S7642, S7644–S7646, S7649 [17DE], S7737, S7739, S7740, S7742–S7749, S7752–S7765, S7769–S7771, S7773–S7782 [18DE], S7828, S7838–S7841, S7916–S7918 [19DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), S7021, S7066 [15NO], S7099 [26NO], S7314 [5DE], S7416–S7418, S7422 [11DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3747), S7521 [12DE], S7531 [13DE]

——— strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S2785 [21MY]

Law enforcement officers: provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers (S. 867), S2663 [15MY], S2763 [17MY], S6214 [18SE]

Lydon, Cheryl A.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S2827 [22MY]

MacDonald, Erica H.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S2915 [24MY]

Maxwell, Bradley A.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S2614 [10MY]

McCabe, Andrew G.: resignation as FBI Deputy Director, S572 [30JA]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, S3926 [13JN]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S6876–S6879 [11OC]

Milhiser, John C.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S5694 [16AU], S6364 [27SE], S7842 [19DE]

Moran, Brian T.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S144, S148–S150 [11JA], S619 [6FE], S1341 [5MR], S2024 [10AP], S2086 [12AP], S2741 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2805 [22MY], S2845, S2847–S2850 [23MY], S2890 [24MY], S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3865 [13JN], S5511 [31JY], S6944–S6947 [14NO], S6970, S7020 [15NO], S7128 [27NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7199 [29NO], S7849–S7851 [19DE]

Music and dance: congressional oversight of decisions to review, modify, or terminate American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) or Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) consent decree, S6335 [26SE]

National security: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 2458), S1232, S1248 [27FE], S1719 [14MR]

Native Americans: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365, S7366 [6DE]

Nukes, Todd L.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S8053 [2JA]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, S16 [3JA]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (S. 2349), S2731 [16MY]

Orshan, Ariana Fajardo: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S6006 [28AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: decision to join lawsuit to strike provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S3874, S3889–S3892 [13JN], S3962 [18JN], S4485 [27JN], S4853, S4854 [10JY], S4884 [11JY], S5082, S5099 [19JY], S5252–S5257 [24JY], S5398, S5409, S5416 [26JY], S5532 [1AU], S5812 [22AU], S5999 [28AU], S6039 [5SE], S6591 [5OC], S6708–S6710 [9OC], S6767 [10OC]

Political ethics: release of documents relative to investigation into foreign interference in elections, S2362 [24AP]

Pornography: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), S471–S475 [23JA], S7252–S7254 [3DE]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), House amendment, S7065, S7066 [15NO]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1150, S1156 [15FE], S1446 [7MR], S1834 [20MR], S2466 [26AP], S6006 [28AU]

Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program: authorize (H.R. 3249), S2711, S2731 [16MY]

——— authorize (S. 2703), S3011 [6JN]

Raffety, J.C.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S2827 [22MY]

Readler, Chad A.: suitability to be circuit judge relative to role in Dept. of Justice lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S6719 [9OC], S6762 [10OC]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: tenure as Deputy Attorney General, S6320 [26SE]

Russia: accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (S. Res. 582), S5083–S5085 [19JY]

——— accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (S. Res. 582), unanimous-consent request, S5084 [19JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), S5081, S5087, S5088 [19JY], S5259 [24JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), unanimous-consent request, S5085–S5087 [19JY], S5258, S5259 [24JY]

——— enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4986–S4990 [17JY]

Schneider, Matthew J.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

——— provide grants to States to fund programs designed to reduce school violence, S1206 [26FE], S1303 [1MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3072), S6203–S6205 [18SE]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, S7749, S7752 [18DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA]

——— tribute to Members and staff who worked on S. 756, First Step Act, S7838–S7841 [19DE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), S5882, S5892, S5893 [23AU]

——— authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 581), S5999 [28AU], S7738 [18DE]

——— authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 581), unanimous-consent request, S6039 [5SE]

——— authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 734), S7848 [19DE]

——— authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 734), unanimous-consent request, S7847 [19DE]

Senior citizens: issue Stamp Out Elder Abuse Semipostal Stamp (S. 3594), S6818 [11OC]

——— prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the justice system’s response to victims in elder abuse and exploitation cases (S. 178), S7841 [19DE]

Sessions, Attorney General: assessment of tenure, S668–S670 [7FE], S5897 [23AU]

Sessions, Jeff: resignation as Attorney General, S6904 [13NO], S6945 [14NO]

Shepherd, Mark B.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S8053 [2JA]

Special counsel: require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 1735), S99 [9JA]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), S2048 [11AP], S2087 [12AP], S2192 [17AP], S2291 [19AP], S2450 [26AP], S4986 [17JY], S5081 [19JY], S5511 [31JY], S5807, S5814 [22AU], S5873 [23AU], S6320 [26SE], S6944–S6947 [14NO], S6970, S7020 [15NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7199 [29NO], S7340 [6DE], S7849–S7851 [19DE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), unanimous-consent request, S6944 [14NO], S7154 [28NO], S7849 [19DE]

SSA: disapprove rule on implementation of legislation improving the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by including certain recipients of disability benefits (H.J. Res. 40), S1225 [27FE]

Strasser, Peter G.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S6006 [28AU]

Strike, Douglas J.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S8053 [2JA]

Supreme Court: decision in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, S2857 [23MY], S7309 [5DE]

Terrorism: establish a designation for jurisdictions permissive to terrorism financing, facilitate international prosecution of such financiers, and restrict financial institutions that provide services to terrorists (S. 358), S1335 [5MR]

Terwilliger, G. Zachary: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S6006 [28AU]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Dept. of Justice investigations, S6151 [12SE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4959–S4962 [16JY], S4974–S4977, S4985–S4995 [17JY]

——— ensure decision to revoke security clearances is to protect national security interests only, S5707 [20AU]

——— evaluation of administration relative to comments on law enforcement agencies and personnel, S2565–S2567 [9MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S4275 [20JN], S5556–S5558 [1AU], S7844 [19DE]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4274, S4295–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319, S4326 [21JN], S4355 [25JN]

——— order to declassify and release documents related to the investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6201 [18SE]

Trutanich, Nicholas A.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (S. Res. 595), S5437, S5438 [26JY]

U.S. Parole Commission: provide for continued performance of functions (H.R. 6896), S6802 [11OC]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, S6213 [18SE], S6520 [4OC], S6768 [10OC]

Weisman, Aaron L.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

Whistleblowing: clarify that subpoena is not required to ensure legal protection for Federal law enforcement employees against retaliation for cooperating with congressional inquiries, S2898 [24MY]

Whitaker, Matthew G.: appointment as acting Attorney General, S6945 [14NO], S7020 [15NO], S7076 [26NO], S7963 [20DE]

——— suitability to be Acting Attorney General, S6904 [13NO]

Yeager, Michael S.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S8053 [2JA]

Reports filed

Access to Increased Drug Disposal Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2645), S4035 [19JN]

ADA Education and Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]

Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2152), S187 [16JA]

Combat Online Predators Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 115–627), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 613) (H. Rept. 115–674), H3975 [15MY]

Dept. of Commerce Transmittal of Documents and Dept. of Justice Letter on Decision To Include a Question on Citizenship in the Decennial Census: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 877) (H. Rept. 115–705), H4728 [24MY]

Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961) (S. Rept. 115–432), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Justice Protocols To Address Missing and Murdered Native Americans Review, Revision, and Development: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1942) (S. Rept. 115–411), S7274 [4DE]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization and Injury or Death From Wandering Characteristics of Children With Autism Reduction: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2070) (S. Rept. 115–200), S298 [18JA]

Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 115–597), H1607 [14MR]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 115–699), H4582 [22MY]

Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 938) (H. Rept. 115–813), H6040 [10JY]

Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2349) (S. Rept. 115–238), S2516 [7MY]

Indian Communities’ Public Safety Services Advancements: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1953) (S. Rept. 115–433), S7584 [13DE]

Inspector General Access Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3154) (H. Rept. 115–1045), H9666 [27NO]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act Amendment and Improvement: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3354), S6221 [18SE]

Nomination of Ariana Fajardo Orshan To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Billy J. Williams To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of Bradley A. Maxwell To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2484 [26AP]

Nomination of Bradley J. LaRose To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7050 [15NO]

Nomination of Brandon J. Fremin To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Brendan O. Heffner To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Brian A. Benczkowski To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Charles L. Goodwin To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Cheryl A. Lydon To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Dallas L. Carlson To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6189 [17SE]

Nomination of Daniel C. Mosteller To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of Daniel R. McKittrick To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of David A. Weaver To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of David C. Joseph To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1946 [22MR]

Nomination of David C. Weiss To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of David G. Jolley To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of David L. Lyons To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of Douglas J. Strike To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7050 [15NO]

Nomination of Edward W. Felten to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4343 [21JN]

Nomination of Eric S. Dreiband To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Erica H. MacDonald To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of G. Zachary Terwilliger To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Gadyaces S. Serralta To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Gary G. Schofield To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Gregory A. Forest To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2484 [26AP]

Nomination of J.C. Raffety To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2623 [10MY]

Nomination of Jane Nitze to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4343 [21JN]

Nomination of Jason R. Dunn To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6189 [17SE]

Nomination of Jeffrey B. Clark To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Jesse Seroyer, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of John C. Anderson To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of John C. Bittick To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of John D. Jordan To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of John H. Durham To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Johnny L. Kuhlman To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Joseph D. Brown To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S167 [11JA]

Nomination of Joseph D. McClain To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Joseph H. Hunt To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Joseph P. Kelly To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Kenji M. Price To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of Kim Gaffney To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7050 [15NO]

Nomination of Maria C. Lopez To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of Mark F. Sloke To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Mark S. James To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of Matthew D. Harris To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Nomination of Matthew D. Krueger To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S167 [11JA]

Nomination of McGregor W. Scott To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

Nomination of Michael T. Baylous To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

Nomination of Nick Willard To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4733 [28JN]

Nomination of Nicola T. Hanna To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Norman E. Arflack To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S167 [11JA]

Nomination of Peter G. Strasser To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of R. Don Ladner, Jr., To be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Richard E. Taylor, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of Robert K. Hur To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1946 [22MR]

Nomination of Rodney D. Ostermiller To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of Scott E. Kracl To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Scott P. Illing To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2923 [24MY]

Nomination of Scott W. Murray To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Sonya K. Chavez To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2622 [10MY]

Nomination of Steven L. Gladden To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Susan L. Pamerleau To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Ted G. Kamatchus To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S167 [11JA]

Nomination of Theodor G. Short To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

Nomination of Thomas M. Griffin, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Thomas T. Cullen To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1946 [22MR]

Nomination of Timothy A. Garrison To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2120 [12AP]

Nomination of William M. McSwain To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Opioid Quota Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2535), S4035 [19JN]

Preventing Drug Diversion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2837), S4035 [19JN]

Private Property Rights Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 115–859), H6648 [23JY]

Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism (REPORT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1884) (S. Rept. 115–210), S1219 [26FE]

Request the President and Direct Attorney General Sessions To Transmit to the House of Representatives Certain Documents Relative to Use of Pardon Power: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 928) (H. Rept. 115–797), H5973 [28JN], H7771 [24AU]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]

Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment (SURVIVE) Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1870) (S. Rept. 115–220), S2012 [9AP]

Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2644), S2484 [26AP]

Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2851) (H. Rept. 115–713), H5020 [8JN]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4553) (H. Rept. 115–494), H81 [9JA]

Using Data To Prevent Opioid Diversion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2838), S4035 [19JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

Statements

President Trump’s Remarks Relative to Investigation of Russian Interference in U.S. Elections During News Conference With Russian President, Vladimir Putin: Senator McCain, S4976 [17JY]

Science Is Clear—Separating Families Has Long-Term Damaging Psychological and Health Consequences for Children, Families, and Communities: Society for Research in Child Development, H5521 [22JN]

Subpoenas

Notice for Rod J. Rosenstein to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5832–H5838 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 257, condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H7200 [25JY]

H. Res. 285, empower creation of police and community alliances to enhance and improve communication and collaboration between police officers and the communities they serve, H3942 [15MY]

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H. Res. 918, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5107 [13JN]

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 970, full access to certain Dept. of Justice documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5827 [28JN]

H. Res. 971, consideration of H. Res. 970, full access to Dept. of Justice documents relative to investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5820 [28JN]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 68, Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization, H9391 [28SE]

H.R. 613, Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act, H3940 [15MY]

H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H1192 [15FE]

H.R. 1689, Private Property Rights Protection Act, H6610–H6612 [23JY]

H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, H3857 [9MY]

H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5212–H5215 [15JN]

H.R. 2905, Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act, H3356 [17AP]

H.R. 3154, Inspector General Access Act, H9717 [29NO]

H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2732 [16MY], H1573 [14MR], H4793 [6JN]

H.R. 4203, Combat Online Predators Act, S8036 [22DE], H3078 [10AP]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 4854, Justice Served Act, H3945 [15MY]

H.R. 4909, Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act, H1559 [14MR]

H.R. 5075, Ashanti Alert Act, H8817 [25SE]

H.R. 5242, School Resource Officer Assessment Act, H3948 [15MY]

H.R. 5483, Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act, H5060 [12JN]

H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H3851 [9MY]

H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, H4302–H4310 [22MY]

H.R. 6029, Reauthorizing and Extending Grants for Recovery From Opioid Use Programs (REGROUP) Act, H5121 [13JN]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

H.R. 6847, Preventing Child Exploitation Act, H8839–H8841 [25SE]

H.R. 6896, U.S. Parole Commission Extension Act, H9392 [28SE]

H.R. 6964, Juvenile Justice Reform Act, H9359–H9369 [28SE]

S. 582, accept U.S. intelligence on Russian interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation, S5110 [19JY]

S. 717, Pro Bono Work To Empower and Represent (POWER) Act, H6282 [17JY]

S. 756, First Step Act, H10346–H10360 [20DE]

S. 772, AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act, H1233 [26FE]

S. 916, Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act, S2882–S2884 [23MY]

S. 1311, Abolish Human Trafficking Act, H9373, H9377–H9381 [28SE]

S. 1312, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H9381–H9386 [28SE]

S. 2152, Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act, S473–S475 [23JA], H9369, H9371–H9373 [28SE]

S. 2345, Justice Served Act, S524 [25JA]

S. 2349, Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act, S2731 [16MY]

S. 2535, Opioid Quota Reform Act, S1632 [12MR]

S. 2577, Dept. of Justice DNA Backlog Reduction Program reauthorization, S1846 [20MR]

S. 2703, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2264 [18AP]

S. 2724, Solitary Confinement Reform Act, S2324 [19AP]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2795, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, S2518–S2527 [7MY]

S. 2890, Dept. of Defense improvement of prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2796 [21MY]

S. 2961, Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers reauthorization, S7450–S7452 [11DE], H10396–H10398 [20DE]

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

S. 3354, Missing Children’s Assistance Act amendment and improvement, H9358 [28SE]

S. 3461, AMBER Alert Nationwide Act, S7624 [13DE]

S. 3719, Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act, S7358 [6DE]

S. Res. 391, extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S., S614 [5FE]

S. Res. 536, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) release of documents to Dept. of Justice on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information, S3038 [6JN]

S. Res. 566, Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents establishment, S4745 [28JN]

S. Res. 578, commemorate DEA anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees, S5070 [18JY]

S. Res. 581, Senate Legal Counsel representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), S5109 [19JY]

S. Res. 583, commend Dept. of Justice investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions, S5110 [19JY]

S. Res. 595, U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day, S5428 [26JY]

S. Res. 604, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina, S5587 [1AU]

S. Res. 734, Senate Legal Counsel representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), S7931 [19DE]

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR related term(s) Bureau of Labor Statistics

Addresses

Trump Administration Goals and Accomplishments: Senator Alexander, S2614 [10MY]

Amendments

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (S. 2325), S2349, S2351 [23AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7806 [4SE]

Articles and editorials

Workers Hardest Hit by Recession Are Joining in Recovery, H9104 [27SE]

Bills and resolutions

Advertising: remove certain restrictions on advertising and public relations by allowing workforce development boards to use Federal resources to advertise their services (see H.R. 5880), H4242 [18MY]

Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace: establish (see H.R. 5892), H4284 [21MY]

Agriculture: provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see S. 3131), S4369 [25JN] (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Armed Forces: award grants to organizations for provision of transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged and spouses of such members (see S. 3310), S5518 [31JY]

——— improve oversight of Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2799), S2552 [8MY]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2748), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 4954), H902 [6FE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (see S. 3299), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5553), H3440 [18AP] (see H.R. 7025), H9414 [2OC]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Business and industry: ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees (see H.R. 6189), H5506 [21JN]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

——— provide at-risk and disconnected youth with subsidized summer and year-round employment and assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates (see S. 3234), S5066 [18JY]

Coal: establish a worker adjustment assistance program to provide assistance and job retraining for workers who have lost their jobs due to unplanned closures of coal and coal-dependent industries (see H.R. 6819), H8725 [13SE]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]

——— support community college and industry partnerships (see S. 2390), S703 [7FE]

Cybersecurity: establish grant program to support creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 6791), H8170 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]

Dept. of Education: award career pathways innovation grants to local educational agencies to encourage partnerships with businesses to help students explore a variety of career pathways (see S. 2775), S2484 [26AP]

——— establish a Career Pathway Grant Program to support partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners (see S. 2407), S840 [8FE]

——— provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6802), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6470), H6648 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: draft disclosures describing the rights and liabilities of customers of domestic care services and require such services to provide such disclosures in their contracts (see H.R. 5577), H3448 [19AP]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (see S. 2646), S2075 [11AP]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H3741 [27AP]

Ecology and environment: improve disclosure of pesticide and personal care product ingredients and ventilation in salons, establish employee training on salon hazards, and research effects of personal care products (see S. 2722), S2321 [19AP]

Education: provide loan forgiveness to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers and tax credits for STEM school supplies, and incentivize STEM hiring practices (see H.R. 5962), H4728 [24MY]

Employment: award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 4942), H901 [6FE]

——— carry out a Federal subsidized employment program (see H.R. 6485), H7154 [24JY]

——— carry out pilot programs to improve skills and job training (see H.R. 5018), H1177 [14FE]

——— clarify use of subminimum wage relative to certain contracts (see H.R. 6471), H6648 [23JY]

——— encourage online workforce training (see H.R. 5968), H4729 [24MY]

——— establish a fund to provide support services for individuals participating in certain workforce innovation training activities (see H.R. 7048), H9419 [5OC]

——— establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see S. 2746), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— make permanent a grant program to promote and assist in the reentry of ex-offenders into the workforce (see H.R. 7069), H9435 [16OC]

——— prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into such covenants (see S. 2782), S2485 [26AP]

——— prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of illegality of such covenants (see H.R. 5631), H3705 [26AP]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (see S. 3802), S7989 [20DE]

——— promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see S. 3061), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6099), H5152 [13JN]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors through certain partnerships (see S. 3082), S3982 [18JN]

——— provide grants to State-recognized or federally recognized apprenticeship programs to support expansion, awareness, and prestige of such programs (see H.R. 6425), H6557 [18JY]

——— recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

——— support development of pre-apprenticeship programs in building and construction trades that serve underrepresented populations, including individuals from low income and rural areas (see H.R. 6820), H8725 [13SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: clarify definition of employee relative to direct sellers (see H.R. 7029), H9414 [2OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand eligibility to more workers, allow parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and modernize definition of family (see H.R. 6098), H5152 [13JN]

Federal aid programs: make trade adjustment assistance available to workers whose jobs are eliminated through automation (see S. 2982), S2924 [24MY]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to certain workers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see S. 3289), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6395), H6462 [17JY]

Generalized System of Preferences: provide for suspension of eligibility for countries that fail to meet minimum standards for elimination of human trafficking (see S. 2308), S187 [16JA]

——— require countries to comply with certain labor standards to be eligible (see S. 2307), S187 [16JA]

Income: provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H1441 [6MR]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU] (see H.J. Res. 140), H8725 [13SE]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]

Investments: establish American Savings Accounts to facilitate retirement savings for all employees (see S. 3242), S5107 [19JY]

——— reform the private retirement system by establishing USA Retirement Funds (see H.R. 7148), H9567 [16NO]

Jobs Plus Recovery programs: establish to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (see S. 2642), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5679), H3781 [7MY]

Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4778), H168 [11JA]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1158), H9574 [20NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (see S. 2325), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4869), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 5956), H4728 [24MY]

Occupational safety and health: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H1501 [8MR]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see S. 2621), S1948 [22MR]

Taxation: commemorate anniversary of creation of health savings accounts, commend providers and those responsible for implementation, and encourage increased participation and expansion of such accounts (see H. Res. 1184), H10511 [20DE]

Technology: address needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies (see S. 3784), S7925 [19DE]

TechSMART Workforce Development Program: establish to provide competitive grants for technology-based job training and education programs (see H.R. 5566), H3441 [18AP]

Veterans: extend authorities relating to homeless veterans (see S. 3419), S6059 [6SE] (see H.R. 4898), H731 [30JA]

——— extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses (see H.R. 4835), H552 [18JA]

Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protection for union employees (see H.R. 6922), H9089 [26SE]

Cloture motions

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2058 [11AP]

Conference reports

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

Letters

Rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S6741 [10OC]

——— several healthcare organizations, S6740 [10OC]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Transition Improvement Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7137 [24JY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H7137 [24JY]

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Proposals

Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace: establish (H.R. 5892), H5129–H5131 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Armed Forces: require receipt of additional training under Transition Assistance Program, H7705 [26JY]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (H.R. 4954), H787 [6FE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H3731 [27AP], H7134–H7140 [24JY]

Brooks Construction Co., Inc.: Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1627 [10DE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Children and youth: provide for youth jobs (H.R. 3336), H3194 [12AP]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2022, H2025 [22MR], H7803–H7806 [4SE], H8897–H8904, H9040–H9047 [26SE]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (H.R. 5658), H3843 [9MY]

Employment: promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (H.R. 2933), H3792 [8MY]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (H.R. 4115), H9529 [15NO]

Government regulations: proposed rule to expand access to health care through Small Business Health Plans, H9 [8JA]

Immigration: reform, H76–H78 [9JA], H480 [18JA]

Insurance: allow small businesses, including self-employed workers, to form association health plans, by geography or industry, to obtain health care coverage as if they were a single large employer, H5369 [21JN]

——— proposed rule relative to extending short-term, limited-duration health plans, H3588 [26AP]

Koester’s Body and Frame Shop (business): Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1632 [10DE]

National Apprenticeship Week: observance, H9507 [13NO], H9527, H9529 [15NO]

National Women in Apprenticeship Day: observance, H9529 [15NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: condemn replacement of U.S. workers at Imperial Pacific International casino construction site with H-2B visa workers, E1147 [14AU]

——— incentivize hiring U.S. workers, H9047 [26SE]

——— incentivize hiring U.S. workers (H.R. 5956), H4745–H4748 [5JN], E1148 [14AU]

Occupational safety and health: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (H.R. 5223), H5163 [14JN]

Taxation: extend tax on coal production in order to fund Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, H10476 [20DE]

Veterans: extend homeless veterans reintegration programs and clarify eligibility for services under such programs (H.R. 4451), H4263–H4265 [21MY], E1728 [21DE]

——— extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses, H7139 [24JY]

——— prioritize provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, H9801 [10DE]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S163 [11JA]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Children and youth: provide at-risk and disconnected youth with subsidized summer and year-round employment and assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates (S. 3234), S5069 [18JY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5671, S5673, S5685 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5735, S5738–S5741, S5751, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5811 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046 [6SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs, S6471 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (S. 2646), S2555 [8MY]

Employment: promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment, S5879 [23AU]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

Government regulations: proposed rule to expand access to health care through Small Business Health Plans, S2545 [8MY]

Income: provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer, S1274 [28FE]

Insurance: allow small businesses, including self-employed workers, to form association health plans, by geography or industry, to obtain health care coverage as if they were a single large employer, S4388 [26JN]

——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6708–S6710, S6713, S6717–S6719 [9OC], S6736–S6744, S6749, S6755–S6758, S6762, S6767 [10OC], S6779, S6794 [11OC]

——— proposed rule relative to extending short-term, limited-duration health plans, S2545 [8MY]

Jobs Plus Recovery programs: establish to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (S. 2642), S2042 [10AP]

Lowry, John, III: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, S2546 [8MY]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (S. Res. 695), S7062 [15NO]

Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (H.R. 5956), S4810 [28JN]

——— incentivize hiring U.S. workers (S. 2325), S2349–S2354 [23AP]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2027, S2029 [10AP], S2047, S2054, S2066 [11AP], S2083 [12AP]

——— nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, unanimous-consent agreement, S2067 [11AP]

Presidential appointments: resignation of certain officials due to alleged intolerant comments, S1267 [28FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to workers’ rights, S2027 [10AP]

Veterans: create a tiered awards program recognizing meaningful and verifiable efforts by employers to recruit, employ, and retain veterans (S. 438), S2860 [23MY]

Williams, James E.: nomination to be Dept. of Labor Chief Financial Officer, S1931 [22MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Extension and Eligibility for Services Under Such Programs Clarification: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4451) (H. Rept. 115–686), H4241 [18MY]

Nomination of Cheryl M. Stanton To Be Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Administrator: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of John Lowry III To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

——— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S4035 [19JN]

Nomination of John P. Pallasch To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Education and Training: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7241 [29NO]

Nomination of Patrick Pizzella To Be Deputy Sec. of Labor: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Scott A. Mugno To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for OSHA: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of William Beach To Be BLS Commissioner: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2325) (S. Rept. 115–214), S1840 [20MR]

Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3857) (H. Rept. 115–894), H7750 [10AU]

Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5649) (H. Rept. 115–864), H7153 [24JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 4451, homeless veterans reintegration programs extension and eligibility for services under such programs clarification, H4263 [21MY]

H.R. 5649, Transition Improvement Act, H7135–H7137 [24JY]

H.R. 5892, Dept. of Labor Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace establishment, H5129 [13JN]

H.R. 5956, Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act, H4745–H4747 [5JN]

S. 2325, Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act, S2351–S2354 [23AP]

S. 3784, Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S7928–S7930 [19DE]

S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]

S. Res. 606, condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence, S5621 [15AU]

S. Res. 695, National Apprenticeship Week, S7057 [15NO]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE related term(s) Diplomats; Foreign Service

Addresses

Kennedy Center Honors: John J. Sullivan, S7910 [19DE]

U.S. Bilateral Engagement with Sudan Relative to Support of Human Rights and Religious Freedom, E86 [22JA]

Amendments

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Embassies: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8032, S8039 [22DE]

Human rights: modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7600 [13DE], S7628, S7629 [17DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9377 [28SE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

Information technology: promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet (H.R. 600), S6967 [14NO], S7246 [29NO]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 274), H10139 [12DE]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), S2394 [24AP], H5787 [27JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7600 [13DE], S7631, S7636 [17DE], H10539 [21DE]

Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 796), H1765 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), S1968 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), S1291 [28FE], S1919, S1920, S1956, S1960 [22MR], H1769 [22MR]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S7194 [28NO]

Articles and editorials

Confirm Mike Pompeo, S2311 [19AP]

Grotesque Spectacle in Jerusalem, E666 [16MY]

Trump Picks Top Koch Recipient for Secretary of State, S2443 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see S. 2793), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5694), H3782 [7MY]

Appropriations: provide for certain authorities (see H.R. 5592), H3505 [24AP]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (see S. 3740), S7431 [11DE]

Arms sales: maintain existing regulations governing exportation of certain weapons and military equipment on U.S. Munitions list (see H.R. 4765), H132 [10JA]

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 697), H478 [17JA]

Bangladesh: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

——— condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military (see S. Res. 735), S7926 [19DE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Business and industry: foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support American business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy (see H.R. 7153), H9568 [16NO]

——— require certain companies to disclose measures taken to identify and address conditions of forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor within the company’s supply chains (see H.R. 7089), H9443 [23OC]

Central America: facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

——— take certain actions to end corruption in the Northern Triangle region of Central America, including El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (see H.R. 5501), H3209 [12AP]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6413), H6463 [17JY]

Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 391), S613 [5FE]

Dept. of Defense: develop with Israel directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles (see H.R. 6725), H7919 [6SE]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6385), H6262 [16JY]

Depts. of Defense and State: develop and implement a strategy for removing unexploded ordnance in Syria and Iraq (see H.R. 5883), H4242 [18MY]

Diseases and disorders: facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see S. 3212), S4951 [12JY]

Drugs: stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

——— withhold assistance from countries that do not monitor or prosecute production or distribution of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs or do not require registration of tableting and encapsulating machines (see S. 3463), S6223 [18SE]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

Embassies: establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (see H.R. 4989), H1074 [8FE]

——— improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (see H.R. 4969), H974 [7FE]

Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]

Europe: prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase Europe’s energy security (see S. 3585), S6815 [11OC]

——— reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H7724 [26JY]

——— require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H5748 [26JN]

Flags: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Foreign aid: ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]

——— revise and improve authorities relative to international security assistance (see H.R. 5677), H3781 [7MY]

Foreign countries: consolidate certain small diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 5589), H3505 [24AP]

——— eliminate the repatriation loan program to prevent U.S. citizens being evacuated from a foreign country from having to repay certain costs of evacuation (see H.R. 6243), H5815 [27JN]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 3163), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5626), H3705 [26AP]

Foreign policy: establish position of Senior Anticorruption Officer at Dept. of State, AID, and Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 5919), H4583 [22MY]

——— protect and enhance core diplomatic capabilities (see S. 3276), S5361 [25JY]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see S. 3368), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]

Foreign Service: allow officers to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5167), H1372 [5MR]

——— require a report on efforts and options to mitigate acoustic attacks on officers and their families and physical protection capabilities for U.S. embassies, consulates, and residences (see H.R. 6262), H5973 [28JN]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see S. Res. 647), S6304 [25SE]

——— oppose enforcement and call for global repeal of blasphemy laws, promote religious freedom, and condition U.S. foreign aid on level of enforcement of blasphemy laws in such countries (see H. Res. 1132), H9443 [23OC]

——— reaffirm commitment to promote international religious freedom and commemorate anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act (see H. Res. 1024), H7155 [24JY]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 6219), H5748 [26JN]

Global Electoral Exchange Program: establish to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see S. 3695), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5274), H1607 [14MR]

Global Engagement Center: clarify certain responsibilities (see H.R. 5681), H3781 [7MY]

Human rights: require annual human rights reports include information on instances of sexual assault in refugee camps (see H.R. 4950), H901 [6FE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

——— research relationship between human trafficking and skewed sex ratios in areas in which there is evidence of gender-based violence or neglect and end gendercide and related crimes (see H.R. 7008), H9406 [28SE]

Immigration: assist certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants with resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]

——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see S. 2293), S167 [11JA] (see H.R. 4777), H168 [11JA]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

——— strengthen refugee resettlement support programs (see H.R. 7401), H10609 [2JA]

India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6506), H7685 [25JY]

Information technology: establish a Vulnerability Disclosure Program to improve cybersecurity and a bug bounty program to identify and report vulnerabilities of Internet-facing information technology (see H.R. 5433), H3059 [5AP]

Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 3396), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6985), H9405 [28SE]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (see S. Res. 431), S1630 [12MR]

Iran: call on the U.S. and its partners to continue support for the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and prosperity (see S. 2528), S1578 [8MR]

——— condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H18 [8JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S46 [4JA]

——— impose sanctions on individuals responsible for or complicit in human rights abuses against U.S. citizens or legal permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 5330), H1698 [19MR]

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see S. 3431), S6142 [12SE]

——— report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities (see H.R. 5612), H3574 [25AP]

Iraq: renegotiate agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts (see S. Res. 577), S5066 [18JY]

——— support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions (see H. Res. 1117), H9419 [5OC]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: require report on status of nuclear program to establish a baseline of progress for negotiations on denuclearization and annual updates on such progress (see H.R. 6012), H4848 [6JN]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 7291), H10209 [13DE]

Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S1765 [15MR]

Middle East: develop a strategy on administration policy regarding the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 5898), H4284 [21MY]

——— report on educational materials used in the West Bank and Gaza by the Palestinian Authority or U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6034), H4979 [7JN]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 55), S1578 [8MR] (see S.J. Res. 58), S2075 [11AP]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see S. Res. 629), S6189 [17SE] (see H. Res. 745), H1220 [20FE]

Morocco: reaffirm support for combating terrorism, condemn actions by Polisario Front and terrorist groups in Western Sahara and North Africa, and reaffirm autonomy plan and support peaceful agreement for Western Sahara (see H. Res. 1101), H9406 [28SE]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

NATO: support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]

New START Treaty: extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance (see S. 3169), S4734 [28JN]

——— limit funds to extend contingent upon Russia’s reduction of nuclear weapons stockpile and inclusion of new systems (see S. 3662), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7180), H9690 [28NO]

Nicaragua: report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6683), H7776 [28AU]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1543 [13MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: investigate whether the NRA benefitted from Russia’s involvement in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election (see H.R. 6630), H7724 [26JY]

Pakistan: prohibit funding for assistance and require Dept. of State and AID to transfer funds to the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 2333), S500 [24JA] (see H.R. 4934), H783 [5FE]

Palestinians: impose sanctions against officials who provide payments to individuals imprisoned for, or to families of those who died, committing acts of terrorism against Israeli or U.S. citizens (see S. 3801), S7989 [20DE]

Passports: establish certain standards for adjudication of U.S. passport applications (see H.R. 6707), H7870 [5SE]

Postage: require negotiation of elimination of all foreign subsidies for international postal shipments to the U.S. (see S. 2638), S2040 [10AP]

Postal Regulatory Commission: establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the U.S. to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office (see H.R. 6231), H5748 [26JN]

Power resources: amend laws relative to energy diplomacy and security within the Dept. (see H.R. 5535), H3395 [17AP]

President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): extend (see S. 3476), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6651), H7742 [3AU] (see H.R. 6856), H8738 [20SE]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (see H.R. 6834), H8731 [17SE]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Religion: protect rights of free speech and free exercise, reject labeling of groups as hate groups based on religion or political views, and prevent discrimination and crime based on such labeling (see H. Res. 903), H4209 [17MY]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7133 [27NO] (see H. Res. 1162), H9743 [29NO]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE] (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of State Pompeo to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to communications with Russian President, Vladimir Putin at summit (see H. Res. 1017), H7155 [24JY]

——— require a report on designation as a state sponsor of terrorism (see S. 2780), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6475), H6649 [23JY] (see H.R. 6573), H7722 [26JY]

——— strengthen U.S. response to election interference (see H.R. 5910), H4583 [22MY]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see S. 3590), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7070), H9435 [16OC]

Science: support science diplomacy (see H. Res. 828), H3315 [13AP]

Small business: establish small business development centers internationally and promote international commerce (see H.R. 6706), H7870 [5SE]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H9758 [30NO]

Taiwan: develop a strategy to regain observer status in WHO (see S. 2716), S2321 [19AP]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5267 [24JY]

Tibetan Rights Day: designate (see H. Res. 743), H1217 [16FE]

Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 796), H1753 [21MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 116), H2041 [22MR]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H4848 [6JN]

Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 6618), H7723 [26JY]

Treaties and agreements: require congressional approval for peaceful nuclear cooperation agreements and ensure partners in such agreements renounce pursuit of enrichment and reprocessing technologies (see H.R. 5357), H1753 [21MR] (see H.R. 7351), H10336 [19DE]

U.N.: object to resolution criticizing U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel (see H. Res. 684), H169 [11JA]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: publish quarterly assessments on Paris Agreement (see H.R. 7220), H9767 [6DE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Venezuela: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status and strengthen internal migration systems in surrounding countries (see S. 3759), S7586 [13DE]

Villamayor, Luis A. (Alex): commemorate life and call for justice and accountability for murder in Paraguay (see S. Res. 410), S1165 [15FE]

Wildlife: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (see H.R. 6197), H5580 [22JN]

——— support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 501), S2517 [7MY] (see H. Res. 875), H3782 [7MY]

Cloture motions

Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2762 [17MY], S2897 [24MY]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S2372 [24AP]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2372 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]

Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]

Cost Estimates

Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act (H.R. 4564): CBO, E97 [25JA]

Letters

Georgia Support Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H10141 [12DE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10141 [12DE]

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8851 [25SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8851 [25SE]

Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act: Kitty Block, Humane Society of the U.S., Sara Amundson, Human Society Legislative Fund (organization), and Teresa M. Telecky, Humane Society International, H8156 [12SE]

——— Wildlife Conservation Society, H8156 [12SE]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia: Adotei Akwei, Amnesty International (organization), H3074 [10AP]

——— several human rights and diaspora organizations, H3073 [10AP]

Messages

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua: President Trump, S7131 [27NO], H9652 [27NO]

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Trump, S3597 [11JN], H5012 [8JN]

National Emergency Relative to Venezuela: President Trump, H4271 [21MY]

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2762 [17MY]

Human rights: provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S7628 [17DE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), S1919 [22MR], H1769 [22MR]

Remarks in House

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, E1098 [26JY]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Bednarz, Natasha: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Biscoveanu, Andrea: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism: importance in war on terrorism, E1529 [15NO]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

——— limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

Canada: ensure the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin, H3893 [10MY]

Central America: facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (H.R. 6193), H6055 [11JY]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: Dept. of Justice report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, H5355 [20JN], E888 [21JN]

Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act: implementation, H69 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense: demand transparency relative to U.S. military operations in Niger, H4676, H4677 [23MY]

——— eliminate requirement of strategy to counter destabilizing activities of Iran, H4558, H4559 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require a threat assessment on current foreign terrorist fighter activities (H.R. 4564), H47 [9JA], E44 [16JA], E97 [25JA]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3332–H3338 [16AP]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 907), H5845 [28JN]

——— call for investigation into Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. approval of the sale of Uranium One Inc., to Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., H1694 [19MR], H3310 [13AP], H3336 [16AP]

——— closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H5279–H5282 [19JN]

——— investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H8256–H8258 [13SE]

Diplomats: importance, E1602 [6DE]

District of Columbia: anniversary of violence against peaceful protesters outside Turkish Ambassador’s residence, H4234 [18MY]

Diversity Immigrant Visa Program: preserve, H455 [17JA], H5229 [19JN]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (H.R. 2408), H1479 [8MR], E1385 [9OC]

——— enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), H10547, H10548 [21DE]

Ehrenkrantz, Eliav: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7695, H7696, H7698 [26JY], H7846 [5SE]

Embassies: establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (H.R. 4989), H6319, H6320 [17JY]

——— improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), H7840–H7843 [5SE]

——— tribute to foreign national employees working at U.S. embassies, H3840 [9MY]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3069–H3075, H3078 [10AP], H9396 [28SE], E279 [8MR], E1246 [13SE]

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (H. Res. 1035), H10073–H10075 [11DE]

——— report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3460–H3464 [24AP], E535 [25AP]

Foreign countries: require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (H.R. 5626), H6015–H6017 [10JY], E678 [17MY]

Foreign policy: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, H693 [30JA]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

——— provide developing countries access to clean water and proper sanitation, H3084 [10AP]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H9587–H9591 [27NO]

Fulbright Program: tribute, H9474 [13NO]

Genocide: study countries at risk of genocide and mass atrocities and craft training of Foreign Service Officers to address such risks, H3571, H3573 [25AP]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (H.R. 6219), H6473 [18JY], H10140–H10142 [12DE], E1158 [17AU], E1656 [12DE]

Global Electoral Exchange Program: establish to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 5274), H7848–H7850 [5SE]

Global Engagement Center: clarify certain responsibilities (H.R. 5681), H3989 [16MY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, E439 [12AP]

Heffern, Juliana: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Hooper, McKenzie: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

Human rights: abolish human trafficking in the U.S., H1200 [15FE]

——— increase role of financial industry in combatting human trafficking (H.R. 2219), H3075–H3078 [10AP]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), H10548–H10550 [21DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (H.R. 2803), H92 [10JA], H6475 [18JY]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9373–H9381 [28SE]

Immigration: establish skills-based immigration points system, focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and minor children, eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, and limit number of refugees admitted annually (S. 1720), H5966 [28JN]

——— extend temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H7 [8JA], H29 [9JA], H94 [10JA], H455 [17JA]

——— extend temporary protected status for Central American nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H5639 [25JN]

——— reform, H76–H78 [9JA], H163 [11JA], H480 [18JA], H632 [29JA], H906, H971 [7FE], H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5820 [28JN], H7716–H7719 [26JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5760, H5762 [27JN], H7803 [4SE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN], H7691 [26JY], E1080 [26JY]

Information technology: establish a Vulnerability Disclosure Program to improve cybersecurity and a bug bounty program to identify and report vulnerabilities of Internet-facing information technology (H.R. 5433), H8878–H8880 [25SE]

International law: provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes (H.R. 3851), H760, H761 [5FE], E141 [6FE]

Internet: support U.S. international cyber diplomacy by establishing an Ambassador to lead cyber diplomacy efforts, rejecting Internet censorship, and including Internet freedoms in human rights reports (H.R. 3776), H435–H439 [17JA]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H65 [9JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (H. Res. 676), H51–H57, H59, H66–H72 [9JA], H129 [10JA], H3466 [24AP], E28 [10JA], E39 [12JA], E52 [17JA], E78 [19JA]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 274), H8250 [13SE], H10138–H10140 [12DE], E1687 [19DE]

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, H9596 [27NO]

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (H.R. 4238), E89 [22JA], E1468 [26OC]

——— include specific countries in which Iran is operating in strategy to counter destabilizing activities, H4566 [22MY]

——— report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H4656 [23MY]

——— U.S. policy, E1709 [20DE]

Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs: extend, H7705, H7706 [26JY]

Israel: certify that U.S. assistance funds do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (H.R. 4391), H7094 [24JY]

James, Eady: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E414 [10AP]

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program: anniversary, H6562 [19JY]

Kudyba, Sarah: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6017–H6019 [10JY], E1037 [19JY]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (S. 2559), H8838 [25SE]

McDonough, Robert: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Meyers, Jake: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), E141 [6FE], E1030 [18JY]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9600–H9604 [27NO], E1606 [6DE]

Miller, Aidan: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, H10114 [12DE]

Miller, Alexandra: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

News media: broadcasting of vulgarity associated with President Trump’s characterization of countries of origin of certain immigrants, H177 [16JA]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), Senate amendment, H5787 [27JN]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, H10033 [11DE]

——— reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (H. Res. 777), E394 [5AP]

Office of Anti-Corruption Relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe: establish (H.R. 2820), H4141, H4142 [17MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: produce a national intelligence estimate of revenue sources of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, H6148, H6149 [12JY]

——— submit report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H6153, H6154 [12JY]

Pakistan: addition to Dept. of State watch list for severe violations of religious freedom, H789 [6FE]

——— assistance funding, H7865 [5SE]

——— terminate assistance funding, designate as a state sponsor of terrorism, and remove non-NATO ally status, H9141 [27SE], E1385 [9OC]

Palestinians: decision to close PLO diplomatic mission in the District of Columbia, H8112 [12SE]

Parker, Nevaeh: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, H1553 [14MR]

Pompeo, Sec. of State: call for testimony before House committees relative to summit meeting between President Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H7166 [25JY]

Power resources: amend laws relative to energy diplomacy and security within the Dept. (H.R. 5535), H7197–H7199 [25JY]

President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): anniversary, H10108 [12DE]

——— extend (H.R. 6651), H9488–H9491 [13NO]

——— funding, H7161 [25JY]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (H.R. 6834), E1261 [17SE]

Refugees: resettlement agencies funding, H10115 [12DE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, H9731 [29NO]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (H. Res. 1162), H10075, H10076 [11DE], E1668 [13DE]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, E397 [5AP]

Schadt, Heather: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E414 [10AP]

Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism: monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position to the rank of Ambassador (H.R. 1911), H8150–H8153 [12SE], E697 [21MY], E1253, E1257 [13SE]

Strzok, Peter: testimony before House committees relative to conduct during case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H6166–H6168 [12JY], H6257 [16JY]

Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism, H7094 [24JY]

Syria: condemn attacks on hospitals and medical personnel, allow humanitarian assistance, and conduct investigation of human rights violations (H. Res. 632), H479 [18JA]

——— condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (H. Res. 1165), H10070–H10073 [11DE]

Taiwan: develop a strategy to regain observer status in WHO (H.R. 3320), H58–H62 [9JA], E24 [10JA], E49 [16JA], E119 [30JA]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (H.R. 1872), H689 [30JA], H8849–H8853 [25SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), Senate amendment, H10539–H10544 [21DE]

Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 796), H1759–H1767 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), H2029 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H1769–H2027, H2032, H2037–H2039 [22MR], E371 [26MR]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 6018), H9495–H9497 [13NO]

Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations and Consular Rights With Iran: U.S. withdrawal, E1386 [9OC]

Trujillo, Carlos: nomination to be Ambassador to the OAS, E153 [7FE]

Tumiatti, Kylie Lan: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, H10114 [12DE]

U.S.-United Kingdom Fulbright Commission: anniversary, H7875 [6SE]

Vassell, April: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Water for the Poor Act: implementation, H5004 [8JN]

Wildlife: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 6197), H8155–H8157 [12SE]

——— support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]

Zappi-Colombine, Victoria: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program: provide additional visas, S3900–S3902 [13JN]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (S. 3740), S7435 [11DE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]

Brownback, Sam: confirmation as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S517 [25JA]

——— nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S446 [23JA], S497 [24JA]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

——— release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5884, S5911 [23AU]

Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: Dept. of Justice report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, S3865 [13JN], S3931 [14JN], S4929 [12JY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7330–S7332 [6DE]

Cornstein, David B.: nomination to be Ambassador to Hungary, S2919 [24MY]

Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of resources to other Federal agencies to support stability operations in post-conflict zones, S4025 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: release of documents relative to investigation into foreign interference in elections, S2362 [24AP]

Diseases and disorders: combating Ebola virus and other infectious diseases funding, S2891 [24MY]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Embassies: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8039 [22DE]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), S2284–S2287 [18AP]

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2899, S2907 [24MY]

Fannon, Francis R.: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources, S3028 [6JN]

Foreign policy: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA], S808 [8FE]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

Foreign Service: nominations, S299 [18JA], S2341 [23AP], S4410 [26JN], S4874 [10JY], S4916 [11JY], S5423 [26JY], S5831 [22AU], S7190 [28NO], S7585 [13DE]

Fulbright Program: anniversary, S6218 [18SE]

Global Engagement Center: funding, S1821 [20MR]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S1901 [22MR], S2379 [24AP], S2454, S2464 [26AP]

——— nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, unanimous-consent agreement, S2460 [26AP]

Hale, David: nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Political Affairs, S6005, S6006 [28AU]

Human rights: clarify distinction between J-1 Exchange Visitor Program fees and antitrafficking recruitment fees, S7353 [6DE]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7353 [6DE], S7628–S7631 [17DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S1861 [21MR]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

Immigration: Diversity Visa Program, S261 [17JA]

——— eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, limit President’s discretion in setting number of refugees admitted, reduce family-sponsored immigrants, and create a new classification for parents of adult U.S. citizens, S941 [14FE]

——— reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467, S4501 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala: funding, S2963 [4JN]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (S. Res. 431), S2330 [19AP]

Iran: call on the U.S. and its partners to continue support for the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and prosperity (S. 2528), S2634 [14MY]

——— condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S126 [10JA]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (S. 2559), S1766 [15MR], S4810 [28JN]

——— ratify, S4721 [28JN]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S6876–S6879 [11OC]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (S.J. Res. 55), S1810, S1817 [20MR]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (S.J. Res. 58), S7159 [28NO]

Mosbacher, Georgette: nomination to be Ambassador to Poland, S4943 [12JY]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), S2396 [24AP]

Pompeo, Mike: confirmation as Sec. of State, S2469 [26AP]

——— nomination to be Sec. of State, S1758 [15MR], S2027 [10AP], S2059 [11AP], S2110 [12AP], S2242, S2248 [18AP], S2290, S2292, S2296, S2297, S2303, S2310, S2311 [19AP], S2333, S2335, S2337 [23AP], S2359, S2360, S2365, S2373, S2380 [24AP], S2399–S2404, S2406–S2412, S2415, S2419–S2424, S2428, S2443, S2444 [25AP], S2447, S2448, S2451–S2461 [26AP]

——— suitability to be Sec. of State relative to response to questions on Presidential authority to activate U.S. Armed Forces on foreign soil, S2110 [12AP]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1150 [15FE], S1932 [22MR], S2466 [26AP], S2915 [24MY], S4720 [28JN], S6101 [6SE], S6804 [11OC]

President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): extend (H.R. 6651), S7193 [28NO], S7254 [3DE]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, S7127 [27NO], S7150 [28NO]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (S. Res. 709), S7247 [29NO]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (S. Res. 402), S1372 [6MR]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, S2192 [17AP]

——— strengthen U.S. response to election interference, S5321 [25JY]

Rwanda: removal of treatment as terrorist organizations of Rwandan Patriotic Front and Rwandan Patriotic Army for purposes of immigration, S3968 [18JN]

Sneddon, David L.: investigate disappearance of U.S. citizen in China (S. Res. 92), S7246, S7247 [29NO]

Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

Syria: U.S. policy, S7892 [19DE]

Taylor, Mary Elizabeth: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State for Legislative Affairs, S6805 [11OC]

Terrorism: establish a designation for jurisdictions permissive to terrorism financing, facilitate international prosecution of such financiers, and restrict financial institutions that provide services to terrorists (S. 358), S1335 [5MR]

Thompson, Andrea L.: nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Arms Control and International Security, S2474 [26AP]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (H.R. 1872), S7427, S7453 [11DE]

Tice, Austin: investigate disappearance in Syria while working as a journalist, S5599 [15AU]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7631–S7636 [17DE]

Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), S1978 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), S1291 [28FE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1885–S1892, S1903, S1913, S1915–S1920, S1922–S1931 [22MR], S6210 [18SE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625), unanimous-consent request, S1918, S1919 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime (H.R. 1625): House amendment, S1978–S1980 [22MR]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S511 [25JA], S1818–S1824 [20MR]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: require continued reporting on anti-Semitic incidents, safety and security of Jewish communities, and U.S. partnerships to combat anti-Semitism in Europe (H.R. 672), S8041 [22DE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (S. Res. 595), S5437, S5438 [26JY]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S6118 [12SE], S7194 [28NO]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S299 [18JA], S703 [7FE], S1840–S1844 [20MR], S2341 [23AP], S2724 [16MY], S2834 [22MY], S4402–S4410 [26JN], S4874 [10JY], S5423 [26JY], S5830, S5831 [22AU], S6221, S6222 [18SE], S6341 [26SE], S7584, S7585 [13DE]

Reports filed

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Commend Macedonia Agreement With Greece To Resolve Name Dispute, Condemn Russian Efforts To Undermine Agreement, Urge Reforms To Join NATO and European Union, and Support Investment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 602), S6413 [1OC]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Cyber Diplomacy Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3776) (H. Rept. 115–483), H1 [3JA]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3776), S4731 [28JN]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6385) (H. Rept. 115–829), H6262 [16JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of State Criteria for Determining Whether Countries Are Meeting the Minimum Standards for the Elimination of Human Trafficking Modification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]

Digital Global Access Policy (GAP) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 600), S6630 [5OC]

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1220 [20FE]

——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1226 [23FE]

Investigate Disappearance of U.S. Citizen, David L. Sneddon, in China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 92), S907 [13FE]

Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2559), S2678 [15MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2559) (S. Rept. 115–261), S2968 [4JN]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–6), S4035 [19JN]

Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3233), S6495 [3OC]

Nomination of Andrea L. Thompson To Be Under Sec. of State for Arms Control and International Security: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Brian A. Nichols To Be Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4409 [26JN]

Nomination of Carlos Trujillo To Be Ambassador to the OAS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Carol Z. Perez To Be Foreign Service Director General: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Christopher P. Henzel To Be Ambassador to Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Craig L. Cloud To Be Ambassador to Botswana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Daniel N. Rosenblum To Be Ambassador to Uzbekistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6221 [18SE]

Nomination of David B. Cornstein To Be Ambassador to Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of David Hale To Be Under Sec. of State for Political Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of Denise Natali To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations: Committee on Foreign Affairs (Senate), S5423 [26JY]

Nomination of Dennis B. Hankins To Be Ambassador to Mali: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Dennis W. Hearne To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Dereck J. Hogan To Be Ambassador to Moldova: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Donald A. Blome To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Donald R. Tapia To Be Ambassador to Jamaica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Donald Y. Yamamoto To Be Ambassador to Somalia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Earl R. Miller To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Earle D. Litzenberger, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Edward C. Prado To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1840 [20MR]

Nomination of Ellen E. McCarthy To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Intelligence and Research: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S5517 [31JY]

Nomination of Eric G. Nelson To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Eric M. Ueland To Be Under Sec. of State for Management: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S703 [7FE]

Nomination of Eric W. Stromayer To Be Ambassador to Togo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Francis R. Fannon To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Francisco L. Palmieri To Be Ambassador to Honduras: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Georgette Mosbacher To Be Ambassador to Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4402 [26JN]

Nomination of Gordon D. Sondland To Be Ambassador to the European Union: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4404 [26JN]

Nomination of Harry B. Harris, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Republic of Korea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4407 [26JN]

Nomination of James R. Evans To Be Ambassador to Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Jeffrey R. Gunter To Be Ambassador to Iceland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Joel Danies To Be Ambassador to Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of John C. Richmond To Be Dept. of State Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of John M. Pommersheim To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Joseph E. Macmanus To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Joseph J. Celia To Be Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tonga: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5422 [26JY]

Nomination of Joseph N. Mondello To Be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4403 [26JN]

Nomination of Judith G. Garber To Be Ambassador to Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Judy Rising Reinke To Be Ambassador to Montenegro: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of Karen L. Williams To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Kenneth S. George To Be Ambassador to Uruguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4403 [26JN]

Nomination of Kevin E. Moley To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Organization Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Kevin K. Sullivan To Be Ambassador to Nicaragua: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Kimberly Breier To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs: Committee on Foreign Affairs (Senate), S5423 [26JY]

Nomination of Kirsten D. Madison To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2341 [23AP]

Nomination of Kyle McCarter To Be Ambassador to Kenya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Lucy Tamlyn To Be Ambassador to Central African Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Lynda C. Blanchard To Be Ambassador to Slovenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6221 [18SE]

Nomination of Lynne M. Tracy To Be Ambassador to Armenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Marie Royce To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

Nomination of Matthew J. Matthews To Be Ambassador to Brunei: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Michael A. Hammer To Be Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Michael P. Pelleitier To Be Ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Michael S. Klecheski To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Mike Pompeo To Be Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2341 [23AP]

Nomination of Patricia Mahoney To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Peter H. Vrooman To Be Ambassador to Rwanda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S703 [7FE]

Nomination of Philip S. Kosnett To Be Ambassador to Kosovo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Richard A. Grenell To Be Ambassador to Germany: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Richard C. Paschall III To Be Ambassador to Gambia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Robert F. Pence To Be Ambassador to Finland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1840 [20MR]

Nomination of Robert K. Scott To Be Ambassador to Malawi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Robin S. Bernstein To Be Ambassador to Dominican Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4402 [26JN]

Nomination of Ronald Gidwitz To Be Ambassador to Belgium: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4407 [26JN]

Nomination of Sam Brownback To Be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Sarah-Ann Lynch To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Simon Henshaw To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Stephanie Sanders Sullivan To Be Ambassador to Ghana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of Stephen Akard To Be Dept. of State Office of Foreign Missions Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Susan N. Stevenson To Be Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Thomas J. Hushek To Be Ambassador to South Sudan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2341 [23AP]

Nomination of Tibor P. Nagy, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of State for African Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Trevor D. Traina To Be Ambassador to Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1841 [20MR]

Nomination of William H. Moser To Be Ambassador to Kazakhstan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Yleem D.S. Poblete To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Verification and Compliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

PEPFAR Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6651) (H. Rept. 115–1014), H9470 [9NO]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3476), S6495 [3OC]

Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4564) (H. Rept. 115–489), H81 [9JA]

Protecting Diplomats From Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4989), S7241 [29NO]

Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1580), S5422 [26JY]

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1872), S7241 [29NO]

Request the President and Direct Sec. of State Pompeo To Transmit to the House Certain Documents Relative to Communications With Russian President Putin at Summit: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 115–978), H8883 [25SE]

Require Certifications Regarding Actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 58), S2834 [22MY]

Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3257), S6495 [3OC]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1625), S907 [13FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2200), S6770 [10OC]

World Press Freedom Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 501), S5455 [30JY]

Resolutions of ratification

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled, S4035 [19JN], S4721 [28JN]

Statements

Trump Jerusalem Declaration: Israel Zoberman, E10 [8JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 128, support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3069 [10AP]

H. Res. 274, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H10138 [12DE]

H. Res. 644, condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation, H6017 [10JY]

H. Res. 676, condemn Iranian human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H51 [9JA]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 1035, reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline, H10073 [11DE]

H. Res. 1091, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees in Burma, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees, H10061 [11DE]

H. Res. 1162, condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions by Russia, H10075 [11DE]

H. Res. 1165, condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria, H10070 [11DE]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 1625, Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act, S1291 [28FE]

H.R. 1872, Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act, H8849 [25SE]

H.R. 1911, Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act, H8150 [12SE]

H.R. 2200, Trafficking Victims Protection Act reauthorization, H10539–H10543 [21DE]

H.R. 2219, End Banking for Human Traffickers Act, H3075 [10AP]

H.R. 3320, develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO, H59 [9JA]

H.R. 3776, Cyber Diplomacy Act, H435–H437 [17JA]

H.R. 3851, War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act, H760 [5FE]

H.R. 4564, Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act, H47 [9JA]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 4969, Improving Embassy Design and Security Act, S8039–S8041 [22DE], H7840 [5SE]

H.R. 4989, Protecting Diplomats From Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act, H6319 [17JY]

H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act, H9587–H9589 [27NO]

H.R. 5274, Global Electoral Exchange Act, H7848 [5SE]

H.R. 5433, Hack Your State Dept. Act, H8878 [25SE]

H.R. 5535, Energy Diplomacy Act, H7197 [25JY]

H.R. 5626, Intercountry Adoption Information Act, H6015 [10JY]

H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act, H9495 [13NO]

H.R. 6197, Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act, H8155 [12SE]

H.R. 6219, Georgia Support Act, H10140 [12DE]

H.R. 6651, PEPFAR Extension Act, H9488 [13NO]

S. 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act, H3460 [24AP]

S. 1311, Abolish Human Trafficking Act, H9373, H9377–H9381 [28SE]

S. 1580, Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act, S7524 [12DE], H10547 [21DE]

S. 1862, Dept. of State modification of criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, S7630 [17DE], H10548 [21DE]

S. 2559, Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act, S4810 [28JN], H8838 [25SE]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

S. Res. 368, condemn Iranian human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S47 [4JA]

S. Res. 391, extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S., S614 [5FE]

S. Res. 402, examine intelligence on Russian election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, S876–S878 [12FE]

S. Res. 410, commemorate life of Luis A. (Alex) Villamayor and call for justice and accountability for murder in Paraguay, S1168 [15FE]

S. Res. 431, International Parental Child Abduction Month, S1633 [12MR]

S. Res. 460, condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization), call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance, S2125 [12AP]

S. Res. 501, World Press Freedom Day, S2527 [7MY]

S. Res. 577, renegotiate Dept. of State agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts, S5069 [18JY]

S. Res. 595, U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day, S5428 [26JY]

S. Res. 602, commend Macedonia agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment, S5586 [1AU]

S. Res. 606, condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence, S5621 [15AU]

S. Res. 616, condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy in Kenya, S5934 [23AU]

S. Res. 622, support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain, S6060 [6SE]

S. Res. 629, reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms in Moldova, S6192 [17SE]

S. Res. 635, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes in Burma, S6233 [18SE]

S. Res. 647, call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws, S6307 [25SE]

S. Res. 709, condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions by Russia, S7138 [27NO]

S. Res. 735, condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military, S7931 [19DE]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR related term(s) Bureau of Indian Affairs; Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Reclamation; U.S. Geological Survey

Amendments

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), S6549 [4OC]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), S6550 [4OC]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6057 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365 [6DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122, S5134, S5202, S5203 [23JY], S5240, S5255, S5273, S5274, S5275, S5276, S5277, S5278, S5279, S5280, S5297, S5298, S5299, S5300, S5301, S5302, S5303, S5304, S5306, S5307, S5308, S5309, S5310, S5311 [24JY], S5339, S5347, S5375, S5376, S5377, S5378, S5379, S5380, S5381, S5382, S5383, S5384, S5385, S5386, S5387, S5388, S5389, S5390 [25JY], S5429, S5430, S5431, S5432, S5433, S5434, S5435, S5436, S5437 [26JY], S5460, S5461, S5462 [30JY], S5499, S5500, S5501, S5502, S5503, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU], H6434, H6435, H6436, H6437, H6438, H6439, H6440, H6441, H6442, H6443, H6444, H6445, H6446, H6447, H6448, H6449, H6450, H6451, H6452, H6453, H6454, H6455, H6456, H6457, H6459, H6460 [17JY], H6502, H6503, H6504, H6505, H6506, H6507, H6508, H6509, H6510, H6511, H6513, H6514, H6515, H6516, H6517, H6518, H6519, H6521, H6523, H6525, H6528, H6529, H6530, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534, H6535, H6536, H6537, H6538, H6539, H6540 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6280 [17JY]

Endangered species: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6062, S6102 [6SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3985, S4006, S4007 [18JN], S4021, S4022, S4039, S4040, S4041, S4042, S4043, S4044, S4045, S4046, S4047, S4048, S4049, S4050, S4051, S4053, S4054, S4055, S4056, S4057, S4059, S4249 [19JN], S4265, S4287, S4288, S4289, S4290, S4291, S4292 [20JN], S4325, S4329, S4333, S4334, S4335, S4336, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4350, S4351 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], H4925, H4926, H4928, H4929, H4930, H4931, H4933, H4934, H4936, H4937, H4939, H4940, H4941, H4944, H4945, H4946, H4947, H4949, H4950, H4951, H4952, H4953, H4954, H4955, H4956, H4964, H4965, H4966, H4968, H4969, H4970, H4971, H4972, H4973, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977 [7JN], H4985, H4986, H4987, H4988, H4990, H4991, H4993, H4994 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Lumberjack Bowl: recognize history of the logging industry and the importance of lumberjack sports by adding the Lumberjack Bowl to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 460), H8862 [25SE]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S8000, S8002 [20DE], H10569 [21DE]

Native Americans: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2112, S2127, S2128 [12AP], S2137, S2138, S2144, S2187 [16AP], S6826 [11OC], S6973 [15NO], H9604 [27NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), consideration (H. Res. 681), H103 [10JA]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 2850), S5072, S5074 [18JY]

——— conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S1968, S1972, S1973 [22MR]

——— establish business incubators program to promote economic development in Indian reservation communities (S. 607), S1963 [22MR]

Oswego, NY: conduct special resource study of Fort Ontario (H.R. 46), S6258 [18SE], H8861 [25SE]

Rib Mountain: recognize legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by addition to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 418), H8861 [25SE]

Veterans: provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761, S2762, S2776 [17MY], S2797, S2798, S2799 [21MY], S2837, S2838 [22MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

Analyses

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

——— H.R. 5895, energy and water development appropriations, H5827 [28JN]

——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Act Is Broken, S6628 [5OC]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Alcoholic beverages: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (see S. 3060), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 5317), H1652 [15MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H4583 [22MY]

BLM: clarify authorized categorical exclusions and authorize additional categorical exclusions to streamline the oil and gas permitting process (see H.R. 6106), H5199 [14JN]

——— clarify that permits are not required for oil and gas activities conducted on non-Federal surface estate to access subsurface mineral estate that is less than 50 percent federally owned (see H.R. 6107), H5199 [14JN]

——— convey certain lands to Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), facilitate resolution of environmental remediation and reclamation, resolve potential U.S. liability, and promote economic development in Lyon County, NV (see H.R. 5347), H1727 [20MR]

——— modify provisions relative to conveyance of certain public land in and around historic mining townsites in Storey County, NV (see S. 3349), S5618 [15AU]

——— prohibit surface occupancy for purposes of mineral leasing or development on certain land located in La Plata County, CO (see H.R. 5744), H3885 [9MY]

——— release certain Federal land in California from wilderness study (see H.R. 6007), H4776 [5JN]

——— simplify permitting process for drilling on Federal lands (see H.R. 6088), H5152 [13JN]

——— transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery (see S. 2414), S840 [8FE]

Bullhead City, AZ: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange (see S. 3634), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6738), H7941 [7SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah (see H.R. 6979), H9405 [28SE]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (see H.R. 6038), H4979 [7JN]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (see H.R. 6039), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

——— modify terms of Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Project in Colorado (see S. 3069), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6083), H5151 [13JN]

——— reauthorize Colorado River System Conservation Program (see S. 2539), S1686 [13MR]

Caddo Lake National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 2947), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5957), H4728 [24MY]

California: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project (see S. 3001), S3034 [6JN] (see H.R. 6040), H4979 [7JN]

——— designate certain lands as wilderness and as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System and parts of the San Gabriel River and Little Rock Creek as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3704), S7318 [5DE]

——— provide restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation on Federal lands in northern California (see S. 3705), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6596), H7723 [26JY]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 3287), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 5655), H3741 [27AP]

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: extend authorization (see S. 3527), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 5585), H3452 [23AP]

Chetco River: make technical corrections to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System segment designations (see H.R. 6546), H7721 [26JY]

Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (see H.R. 5023), H1177 [14FE]

Civil War—U.S.: inventory Confederate commemorative works on certain Federal lands (see H.R. 5056), H1212 [15FE]

Clemente, Roberto: recognize historical significance of place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places (see H. Res. 792), H1728 [20MR]

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

Colorado: conduct a special resource study of the site known as ‘‘Amache’’ (see S. 2870), S2725 [16MY] (see H.R. 5844), H4137 [16MY]

——— convey Mancos Project features to the Mancos Water Conservancy District in Colorado (see S. 3613), S6924 [13NO] (see H.R. 6965), H9404 [28SE]

——— designate certain land in San Miguel, Ouray, and San Juan Counties as wilderness and designate certain special management areas (see S. 2721), S2321 [19AP]

——— designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 6492), H7154 [24JY]

Conservation of natural resources: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (see H.R. 4880), H629 [25JA]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3073), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6147), H5283 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (see H. Res. 996), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: require payment for damages and losses to James Doyle due to taking of private land by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as protected tortoise habitat, now designated Red Cliffs Desert Reserve (see S. 2531), S1578 [8MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 7138), H9539 [15NO]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: authorize agreements with States and subdivisions providing for continued operation of public lands during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4951), H901 [6FE]

——— improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology (see S. 2290), S138 [10JA]

——— issue permits for recreation services on lands managed by Federal agencies (see S. 2335), S500 [24JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: require State or territorial approval of restrictions on recreational or commercial fishing access to any State or territorial marine waters or Great Lakes waters (see H.R. 5269), H1607 [14MR]

Douglas County, NV: promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for sensible development (see S. 3397), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6676), H7772 [24AU]

Education: provide technical or financial assistance to Hispanic-serving institutions for the establishment of historic preservation training and degree programs (see H.R. 7282), H10169 [12DE]

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: convey Federal reversionary interests to land in Prescott, AZ (see H.R. 6739), H7941 [7SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2975), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5895), H4283 [21MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN] (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1059), H8169 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Fairfax County, VA: convey certain National Park Service land to Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, Inc. (see H.R. 6678), H7772 [24AU]

——— establish, develop, improve, operate, and maintain the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run (see H.R. 5201), H1476 [7MR]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5133), H1340 [1MR]

FEMA: transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (see H.R. 5559), H3441 [18AP]

Finger Lakes National Heritage Area: study suitability and feasibility of designating (see H.R. 6307), H5987 [3JY]

Florida: extend moratorium on oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast (see H.R. 5014), H1177 [14FE]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast (see S. 2292), S138 [10JA]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (see S. 3753), S7586 [13DE]

Gateway Communities Improvement Program: establish (see H.R. 5471), H3146 [11AP]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (see H.R. 6666), H7750 [10AU]

Gateway National Seashore: rename portions as Senator James L. Buckley National Seashore (see H.R. 7125), H9525 [14NO]

George Washington Memorial Parkway: designate a rest area on Mount Vernon Trail as the Peter B. Webster III Memorial Area (see S. 3350), S5692 [16AU]

Golden Spike National Historical Park: designate (see S. 2831), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5751), H3928 [10MY]

Gulf of Mexico: permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas (see H.R. 4770), H168 [11JA]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 6763), H8107 [10SE]

Henning, TN: conduct a special resource study of Fort Pillow Historic State Park (see H.R. 4868), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 5209), H1476 [7MR]

History: designate at least one city in the U.S. annually as an ‘‘American World War II Heritage City’’ (see S. 3659), S7132 [27NO] (see H.R. 6118), H5200 [14JN]

Hudson-Mohawk River Basin: establish a nonregulatory program to support restoration and protection efforts in the region (see H.R. 7246), H9820 [10DE]

Hydroelectric power: consider threat of invasive species before imposing a fishway requirement on a hydroelectric dam license (see H.R. 7170), H9667 [27NO]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Idaho: convey certain public land within Henry’s Lake Wilderness Study Area to resolve an unauthorized use and an occupancy encroachment (see H.R. 6924), H9089 [26SE]

Jacksonville, FL: study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]

Kansas: extend authority to carry out Equus Beds Division of the Wichita Federal reclamation project (see H.R. 5584), H3452 [23AP]

Kansas City, KS: designate Quindaro Townsite as a National Historic Landmark (see S. 2895), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5613), H3574 [25AP]

Kennewick Irrigation District: convey certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way (see H.R. 6652), H7742 [3AU]

Kickapoo Tribe Water Rights Settlement Agreement: approve (see H.R. 7034), H9419 [5OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H8106 [10SE]

——— reauthorize and reform (see H.R. 5170), H1373 [5MR]

Los Angeles, CA: conduct a special resource study of portions of coastal area to evaluate alternatives for protecting coastal area resources (see H.R. 6750), H7941 [7SE]

Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (see S. 2889), S2793 [21MY] (see H.R. 4895), H677 [29JA]

Mid-Atlantic States: prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast (see H.R. 6008), H4776 [5JN]

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument: establish (see S. 3176), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5979), H4732 [25MY]

Mining and mineral resources: modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5753), H3928 [10MY]

——— regulate hydraulic fracturing operations on Federal lands (see H.R. 7211), H9758 [30NO]

Missouri: authorize to accept certain properties (see S. 3646), S7051 [15NO]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4797), H403 [16JA]

——— prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress (see S. 3193), S4916 [11JY]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 3100), S4281 [20JN]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see S. 2509), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5210), H1476 [7MR]

National Park Service: change U.S. Code references from U.S. Civil Rights Network to African American Civil Rights Network (see H.R. 7172), H9667 [27NO]

——— establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (see S. 2831), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5751), H3928 [10MY]

——— manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (see H.R. 6687), H7776 [28AU]

——— provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see S. 3167), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6287), H5974 [28JN]

——— study ways to commemorate and preserve the aviation history of Long Island, NY (see H.R. 7198), H9743 [29NO]

Native Americans: adapt successful practices of providing foreign aid to underdeveloped economies to provision of economic development assistance to Native communities in similarly situated remote areas in the U.S. (see H.R. 6170), H5362 [20JN]

——— allow tribal grant school employees to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance program (see S. 3030), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6030), H4979 [7JN]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (see S. 2850), S2679 [15MY]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), consideration (see H. Res. 681), H82 [9JA]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), correct enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 51), S7052 [15NO]

——— conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (see H.R. 6185), H5505 [21JN]

——— increase intergovernmental coordination to identify and combat human trafficking within Indian lands and of Indians (see S. 3280), S5423 [26JY]

——— increase penalties for violations of laws protecting Native American remains, funerary and sacred objects, and other cultural artifacts and move enforcement of such laws to BIA (see H.R. 6647), H7734 [31JY]

——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 2515), S1452 [7MR]

Natural resources: recognize that national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters contribute greatly to our economic and physical well being and can be further improved by public-private partnerships (see H. Res. 794), H1754 [21MR]

Nevada: modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act (see H.R. 6299), H5980 [29JN]

New England: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast (see S. 2298), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4774), H168 [11JA]

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Oregon: adjust eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area to facilitate fire prevention and response activities in order to protect adjacent private property (see H.R. 7387), H10511 [20DE]

Outer Continental Shelf: provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park: adjust boundaries and authorize donation of land for additions (see H.R. 6078), H5093 [12JN]

Parks and recreation areas: provide grants to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities (see S. 3499), S6304 [25SE]

Payments in Lieu of Taxes program: restore mandatory funding status (see H.R. 5084), H1226 [23FE]

Pike National Historic Trail: provide for a study (see S. 2876), S2773 [17MY]

Power resources: authorize recovery of cost of processing administrative protests for oil and gas lease sales, applications for permits to drill, and right of way applications by issuing filing fees for such protests (see H.R. 6087), H5152 [13JN]

——— codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (see S. 2720), S2321 [19AP]

——— empower States to manage the development and production of oil and gas on available Federal land (see S. 2319), S300 [18JA]

Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism, increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see S. 2395), S704 [7FE]

——— expand cultural heritage tourism to increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see H.R. 5608), H3505 [24AP]

Public lands: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

——— improve transparency and oversight of land conveyances involving disposal or acquisition of public lands and provide protections and certainty for private landowners related to resurveying such lands (see H.R. 6682), H7776 [28AU]

——— modify procedures for issuing special recreation permits for certain public land units (see S. 3550), S6541 [4OC]

——— protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

——— provide for a lifetime pass for access to Federal recreational lands and waters (see H.R. 7175), H9667 [27NO]

Rio Grand del Norte National Monument: designate Cerro del Yuta and Rio San Antonio Wilderness Areas (see H.R. 5600), H3505 [24AP]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3533), S6413 [1OC] (see H.R. 6950), H9150 [27SE]

——— designate segments of Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers for inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3468), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6825), H8725 [13SE]

Roads and highways: establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States (see S. 2587), S1875 [21MR]

Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (see S. 3609), S6816 [11OC]

San Gabriel National Recreation Area: establish as a unit of the National Park System in California (see S. 3704), S7318 [5DE]

Sandoval County, NM: convey to the San Felipe Pueblo certain Federal land (see H.R. 7152), H9568 [16NO]

Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 6522), H7686 [25JY]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

Science: promote botanical research and sciences capacity (see S. 3240), S5066 [18JY]

Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act: repeal funding limitation (see S. 2441), S1164 [15FE]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see H.R. 6665), H7750 [10AU]

——— comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (see H.R. 4761), H131 [10JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— enact as law certain regulations relative to the taking of double-crested cormorants to reduce depredation at aquaculture facilities and protect public resources (see H.R. 6302), H5986 [3JY]

——— establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3210), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6362), H6173 [12JY]

——— establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— privatize administration and operation of Midway Atoll and transfer exclusive jurisdiction to a Board of Governors of the Midway Atoll (see H.R. 6879), H8884 [25SE]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (see H.R. 5875), H4242 [18MY]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision (see H.R. 6877), H8884 [25SE]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6784), H8170 [12SE]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

——— require delisting of Mexican gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act (see S. 2277), S46 [4JA]

Utah: convey certain BLM land in Cache County, UT, to Hyde Park, UT, for public purposes (see S. 2302), S168 [11JA]

——— convey certain BLM land in Daggett County, UT, to Utah for public purposes (see H.R. 6968), H9404 [28SE]

——— convey certain lands and facilities of Big Sand Wash Project (see S. 3472), S6223 [18SE]

——— convey certain lands and facilities of the Big Sand Wash Project (see H.R. 6583), H7722 [26JY]

——— establish San Rafael Swell Recreation Area, designate wilderness areas, and provide for certain land conveyances (see S. 3803), S7989 [20DE]

Veterans: provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (see S. 2372), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4910), H732 [30JA]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 121), H4138 [16MY]

Washington County, UT: amend certain conservation plans to provide for a transportation route (see S. 3297), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5597), H3505 [24AP]

Water: authorize the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System and the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System (see H.R. 5073), H1220 [20FE]

——— determine feasibility of agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and flexibility in certain areas (see H.R. 6782), H8169 [12SE]

——— establish a program to facilitate the transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (see S. 2560), S1765 [15MR]

——— provide grants to States to facilitate acquisition of land, water, and interests therein, made to substantially improve, preserve, or maintain water quality for an area in perpetuity (see H.R. 5264), H1542 [13MR]

White Sands National Park: establish (see S. 2797), S2517 [7MY]

Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (see H.R. 5742), H3885 [9MY]

Wilderness areas: allow local Federal officials to determine the manner in which nonmotorized transportation methods may be used (see S. 2877), S2773 [17MY]

Wildfires: protect communities (see H.R. 7315), H10210 [13DE]

Wildlife: declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to these emergencies (see H.R. 7005), H9406 [28SE]

——— support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]

Wilkes County, GA: conduct a special resource study of the site of Kettle Creek Battlefield and adjacent property (see H.R. 7077), H9438 [19OC]

Wyoming: protect and ensure multiple use and public access to public lands per request of respective counties (see H.R. 6939), H9150 [27SE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Native Americans: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP], S6803 [11OC], S6908 [13NO]

Veterans: provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2815 [22MY]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Letters

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8140 [12SE]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]

——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]

——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]

——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]

——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]

——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Erma J. Vizenor, White Earth Reservation Tribal Council, S7973 [20DE]

——— Harlan Baker, Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation, S7973 [20DE]

——— Richard McCloud, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, S7973 [20DE]

——— Steve Bullock, Governor of Montana, S7973 [20DE]

——— Tim Fox, Montana Attorney General, S7973 [20DE]

Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Beverly W. Hogan, Tougaloo College, H3950 [15MY]

——— Jeff Seabold, Jackson, MS, Historic Preservation Commission, H3950 [15MY]

——— Kenneth H. P’Pool, Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History, H3950 [15MY]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8856 [25SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8856 [25SE]

North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act: Andrea Ketchmark, North Country Trail Association, E795 [7JN]

——— Gary Werner, Partnership for the National Trails System, E794 [7JN]

——— Tyler Ray, American Hiking Society, E794 [7JN]

Remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act: James Unsworth, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9515 [14NO]

——— Joe Stohr, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9516 [14NO]

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act: Brad Nickson, Oklahoma Route 66 Association, H4756 [5JN]

——— Cathie Stevanovich, Route 66 Association of Illinois, H4756 [5JN]

——— David Knudson, National Historic Route 66 Federation, H4755 [5JN]

——— Dora Meroney, Old Route 66 Association of Texas, H4757 [5JN]

——— Glen Duncan, California Historic Route 66 Association, H4757 [5JN]

——— Ken Busby, Route 66 Alliance, H4755 [5JN]

——— Melissa Lea Beasley, New Mexico Route 66 Association, H4756 [5JN]

——— Renee Charles, Kansas Historic Route 66 Association, H4756 [5JN]

——— Sharlene Fouser, Arizona’s Historic Route 66 National Scenic Byway Program (organization), H4757 [5JN]

——— Tommy G. Pike, Route 66 Association of Missouri, H4756 [5JN]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), E683 [18MY]

——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), E683 [18MY]

Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3754 [7MY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H3754 [7MY]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 2991, Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act, H4752 [5JN]

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Motions

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), S7141 [27NO]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), S7141 [27NO]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), H6160 [12JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5536 [1AU], H6569 [19JY], H7894, H7895 [6SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3930 [14JN], S4329 [21JN], S4890 [11JY], H4998 [8JN]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]

Native Americans: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111, S2112 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S6803 [11OC]

——— conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S7887 [19DE]

Veterans: provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2865 [23MY]

Remarks in House

Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program: funding for Appalachian States through reductions in EPA operating account funding, H6443, H6444 [17JY]

Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program: funding, H6381 [17JY]

Alaska: correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), H761, H762 [5FE], H896 [6FE]

Alcoholic beverages: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (H.R. 5317), H8159, H8160 [12SE]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

BIA: public safety and justice facility construction funding, H6444 [17JY]

Birds: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

BLM: prohibit funding to issue grazing leases and permits to those not in compliance with certain regulations, H6510, H6511 [18JY]

——— promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, NV (H.R. 1107), H387–H392 [16JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize early repayment of obligations within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska (H.R. 4689), H8144 [12SE]

——— environmental restoration projects funding, H4928 [7JN]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), H9480–H9482 [13NO]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), H9482, H9483 [13NO]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), H6154–H6162 [12JY], H6269 [17JY]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053–H6057 [11JY]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), motion to recommit, H6160 [12JY]

——— prohibit transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities if qualifying entity has recently employed senior Dept. of the Interior officials as lobbyists, H6160 [12JY]

——— require an infrastructure needs assessment report listing major repair and rehabilitation needs at water delivery system facilities (H.R. 660), H8142–H8144 [12SE]

——— water research and development programs funding, H4929 [7JN]

Bush, George W.: conduct a special resource study of the George W. Bush Childhood Home, Midland, TX (H.R. 3008), H9776, H9777 [10DE]

California: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project (H.R. 6040), H8160–H8162 [12SE]

——— prohibit funding to implement California Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan relative to New Melones reservoir, H6521–H6523 [18JY]

California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation and enhanced recreation opportunities (H.R. 857), H5594–H5603 [25JN]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument: establish as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5655), H4753, H4754 [5JN]

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: extend authorization (H.R. 5585), H8860 [25SE]

Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5023), E186 [14FE]

Clemente, Roberto: recognize historical significance of place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 792), H9781, H9782 [10DE]

Coal: promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by mining, H2018 [22MR]

——— promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by mining (H.R. 1731), H1484 [8MR]

Columbia, TN: study suitability and feasibility of designating the James K. Polk Home in as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 443), H3326 [16AP]

Corps of Engineers: clarify authority to grant credit to Florida for Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan work performed during design or construction, H4822 [6JN]

Delaware River Basin Restoration Program: funding through reductions in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service construction funding, H6435, H6436 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (H.R. 4485), E236 [27FE]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), H10342, H10343 [20DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3354), H481 [18JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6270, H6272, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6497–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], E1028, E1029 [18JY], E1055 [24JY], E1066 [25JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6274–H6282 [17JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to instruct conferees, H7895 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to recommit, H6569–H6571 [19JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), Senate amendment, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H2020 [22MR]

——— report on wildfire prevention, insect infestation, and disease prevention efforts on Federal land, H4172 [17MY]

Diamond, OR: pardon owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H5666 [26JN]

East Rosebud Creek: designate segments for inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 4645), H6337, H6338 [17JY]

Endangered Species Act: reform, H6467 [18JY]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H4951, H4955 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], E813, E815, E816 [8JN], E832 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E1281 [24SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1059), H8181–H8184 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to recommit, H4998, H4999 [8JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), Senate amendment, H5826 [28JN]

EPA: U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6447, H6448 [17JY]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (H.R. 3186), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

Fish and fishing: maintain annual base funding for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins fish recovery programs and require a report on implementation of those programs (H.R. 4465), H1515, H1516 [13MR]

——— report to Congress on potential impact of lethal taking of sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H5704 [26JN]

Florida: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast (H.R. 2002), H29 [9JA]

——— tribute to South Florida Water Management District Python Elimination Program, H64 [9JA]

Forest Service: make vacant grazing allotments available to certain grazing permit holders, H4204, H4205 [17MY]

Forests: implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks, H4859 [7JN], H9745 [30NO], H10119 [12DE]

——— implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 2936), H9086 [26SE]

——— reduce risk posed by wildfires to communities and the most at-risk federally owned forests, H1752 [21MR]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (H.R. 6666), H9487, H9488 [13NO], H9522 [14NO]

Golden Spike National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5751), H5591–H5593 [25JN]

Gulf of Mexico: permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas (H.R. 4770), H491 [18JA], H3381 [17AP], H3561 [25AP]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: prohibit funding to redirect allocated funds, H6511 [18JY]

Historic Preservation Fund: competitive grants funding for the survey and nomination of properties to the National Register of Historic Places and as National Historic Landmarks, H6437, H6438 [17JY]

History: designate at least one city in the U.S. annually as an ‘‘American World War II Heritage City’’ (H.R. 6118), H9777, H9778 [10DE]

Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

Idaho: tribute to land conservation program which allows ranchers to voluntarily retire certain land grazing allotments in exchange for compensation from a third-party, E27 [10JA]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: amend (S. 245), H9782–H9789 [10DE]

Ironwood Forest National Monument: prohibit funding, H6520, H6521 [18JY]

Jacksonville, FL: study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5005), H4752, H4753 [5JN]

Kansas City, KS: designate Quindaro Townsite as a National Historic Landmark (H.R. 5613), H6630, H6631 [23JY]

Kennewick Irrigation District: convey certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way (H.R. 6652), H10305, H10306 [19DE], E1123 [3AU]

Kissimmee River: designate segments and tributaries for study for potential inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 3961), H3322, H3323 [16AP]

La Paz County, AZ: convey certain land (H.R. 2630), H6621–H6623 [23JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (H.R. 6759), H8163 [12SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 502), H5502, H5503 [21JN]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of integration of Central High School, H8255 [13SE]

Lumberjack Bowl: recognize history of the logging industry and the importance of lumberjack sports by adding the Lumberjack Bowl to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 460), H8861 [25SE]

Lyons, NY: downtown historical district granted a designation on the National Register of Historic Places, E861 [19JN]

Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (H.R. 4895), H3949–H3951 [15MY]

Mid-Atlantic States: prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast (H.R. 6008), H4763 [5JN]

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument: establish (H.R. 5979), H6627, H6628 [23JY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4659, H4660 [23MY]

Minnesota: urge a Prairie Island Indian Community Land Study, E1650 [12DE]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 1791), H5604–H5607 [25JN]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4033), H9475, H9476 [13NO]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (H.R. 1002), H7668 [25JY]

National Ocean Policy: implementation funding, H4947–H4949 [7JN]

National Park Service: establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (H.R. 5751), H5591–H5593 [25JN]

——— funding, H1202 [15FE]

——— Historic Preservation Fund competitive grants funding to preserve sites and stories of Civil Rights Movement, H6437 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]

——— Historic Preservation Fund funding, H6436, H6437 [17JY]

——— Historic Preservation Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities grants funding, H6438–H6440 [17JY], E1055 [24JY]

——— maintenance backlog funding through reductions in BLM land acquisition funding, H6434 [17JY]

——— manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (H.R. 6687), H8856–H8858 [25SE]

——— proposed rule allowing sport hunting of certain wildlife in national preserves in Alaska, H4287 [22MY]

——— provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), H8136–H8139 [12SE]

——— provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), Senate amendment, H10569, H10570 [21DE]

——— waive application fee for any special use permit for veterans demonstrations and special events at war memorials on Federal land (H.R. 3997), H4758, H4759 [5JN]

National parks and recreation areas: establish fees for medical services provided in units of the National Park System (H.R. 3607), H3320, H3321 [16AP]

Native Americans: anniversary of recognition of Pascua Yaqui Tribe, E1366 [5OC]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), H114–H125 [10JA], E70 [19JA]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), consideration (H. Res. 681), H96–H103 [10JA]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), correct enrollment (S. Con. Res. 51), H9655 [27NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), Senate amendment, H9604–H9652 [27NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 2850), H6629, H6630 [23JY]

——— conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), H10039–H10041 [11DE]

——— confirm undocumented Federal rights-of-way or easements, clarify boundaries, and take certain land into trust relative to the Gila River Indian Community Reservation in Arizona (H.R. 4032), H6340–H6342 [17JY]

——— extend Federal recognition to Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians (H.R. 3764), H8128, H8129 [12SE]

——— protect Northwest States tribal fishing rights in the Columbia River, H3555 [25AP]

——— reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (H.R. 1532), H392–H394 [16JA]

Natural resources: recognize that national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters contribute greatly to our economic and physical well being and can be further improved by public-private partnerships (H. Res. 794), E357 [21MR]

Nevada: modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act (H.R. 6299), H8854–H8856 [25SE]

New England: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast (H.R. 4774), H485 [18JA]

New England National Scenic Trail: funding, H6436 [17JY]

North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to extend trail into Vermont to connect with Appalachian National Scenic Trail (H.R. 1026), H4748–H4750 [5JN], E794 [7JN]

Office of Inspector General: funding, H6449 [17JY]

Office of Insular Affairs: funding, H6445, H6446 [17JY]

Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation: funding, H6450 [17JY]

Oregon: adjust eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area to facilitate fire prevention and response activities in order to protect adjacent private property (H.R. 2075), H6067–H6069 [11JY]

Oswego, NY: conduct special resource study of Fort Ontario (H.R. 46), Senate amendment, H8861 [25SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (H.R. 2272), H485 [18JA]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling, H27 [9JA], H127 [10JA], H484 [18JA]

——— proposal to charge a fee for States that oppose offshore drilling, H5162 [14JN]

Payment in Lieu of Taxes program: funding, H7895 [6SE]

Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (H.R. 4257), H5607–H5611 [25JN]

——— reform land management policies, H10424 [20DE]

Rib Mountain: recognize legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by addition to the National Register of Historic Places (H. Res. 418), H8861 [25SE]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 6950), H9394 [28SE]

Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 801), H4754–H4758 [5JN]

Safety: allow acquisition of aviation helmets, H6521 [18JY]

Sitka, AK: convey certain property to SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (S. 825), H9789, H9790 [10DE]

Superior National Forest: prohibit funding to withdraw certain lands from mineral and geothermal leasing, H6513, H6514 [18JY]

Susquehanna National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 2991), H4750–H4752 [5JN]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H9778–H9781 [10DE], E1137 [10AU]

——— comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (H.R. 4761), H91 [10JA], E22 [10JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H7089 [24JY]

——— pardon of owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H6052 [11JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Anadromous Fish Screen Program funding, H4929 [7JN]

——— modernize funding of wildlife conservation (H.R. 2591), H8133, H8134 [12SE]

——— National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Program funding, H6434, H6435 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding to eliminate Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships, H6523–H6525 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the threatened species or endangered species listing of any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a periodic review, H6508, H6509 [18JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (H.R. 6344), H6467 [18JY]

——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (H.R. 5875), H6625–H6627 [23JY]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9543–H9550 [16NO]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO]

Veterans: provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (H.R. 4910), H3753–H3755 [7MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H3913 [10MY], H4014–H4046 [16MY], H4236 [18MY], H4861 [7JN], H9536 [15NO], E694, E695 [21MY], E804 [8JN]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 121), H4058 [16MY]

Water: authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program, H8226 [13SE]

——— authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program (H.R. 434), H6450 [17JY]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: administrative expenses account funding, H6449 [17JY]

Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, H4834 [6JN], H8228 [13SE]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: convey certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council and the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. (S. 269), S1968, S1969 [22MR]

——— correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

Alcoholic beverages: remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands (H.R. 5317), S7141 [27NO]

Atlantic Ocean: permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S231 [17JA]

BLM: relocate headquarters from Washington, DC, to a Western State (S. 1007), S1273 [28FE]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize early repayment of obligations within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska (H.R. 4689), S8034 [22DE]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), S6549, S6550 [4OC]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), House amendment, S7141 [27NO]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), S6550 [4OC]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), House amendment, S7141 [27NO]

California: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project (S. 3001), S3036 [6JN]

Colorado: require a land conveyance involving the Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest (H.R. 698), S6259 [18SE]

Combs, Susan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Policy, Management, and Budget, S1230 [27FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Corps of Engineers: expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan, S7347–S7349 [6DE]

——— expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (S. 1234), S4833 [9JY], S4919–S4921 [11JY]

Custer Gallatin National Forest: permanently withdraw Federal mineral rights in the Emigrant Crevice area near Yellowstone National Park, S7891 [19DE]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (S. 1395), S471 [23JA]

Dept. of Justice: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (S. 1942), S7365, S7366 [6DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249, S5255, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336–S5340, S5342, S5351, S5352 [25JY], S5394, S5398–S5403, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5505 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045, S6101 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent agreement, S5112 [19JY], S5314 [24JY], S5347 [25JY], S5503 [31JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent request, S5402 [26JY]

——— making appropriations (S. 3073), S6203 [18SE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]

——— improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology, S7901 [19DE]

East Rosebud Creek: designate segments for inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 4645), S5390 [25JY]

Endangered species: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6102 [6SE]

Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S3861 [12JN], S3864 [13JN], S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4353, S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4398 [26JN], S4501 [27JN], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report, S6116–S6118, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4886–S4891 [11JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3973 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5895), unanimous-consent agreement, S4265 [20JN], S4333 [21JN], S4458 [26JN], S4880 [10JY]

Florida: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast, S5602 [15AU]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast (S. 2292), S139–S141 [10JA]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (S. 3753), S7588 [13DE]

Forest Service: wildfire suppression and prevention funding, S850 [9FE]

Forests: reduce risk posed by wildfires to communities and the most at-risk federally owned forests (S. 1991), S850 [9FE]

John Muir National Historic Site: acquire land in Martinez, CA, for inclusion (H.R. 1719), S3263, S3264 [6JN]

Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act: repeal (S. 1223), S1972 [22MR]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize, S5400–S5403 [26JY], S7210 [29NO], S7891, S7904 [19DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 896), S5799–S5801 [22AU], S5893–S5895 [23AU], S6324–S6327 [26SE]

——— reauthorize (S. 896), unanimous-consent request, S5799 [22AU], S5895 [23AU]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress, S7900–S7904 [19DE]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (S. 3100), S4293 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (S. 2509), S1454–S1456 [7MR]

National Park Service: authorize a land exchange between the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Federal Highway Administration Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (H.R. 1397), S3264, S3265 [6JN]

——— provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S6349 [26SE], S6364 [27SE], S8002 [20DE]

Native Americans: anniversary of recognition of Coushatta Tribe, S4502 [27JN]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S927 [13FE], S7129 [27NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), correct enrollment (S. Con. Res. 51), S7019 [15NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2111 [12AP], S2131–S2138, S2188 [16AP], S2191, S2192, S2194, S2197, S2225 [17AP], S2228, S2231–S2235, S2238–S2241, S2249–S2252 [18AP], S2309, S2315 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S6803 [11OC], S6903–S6908 [13NO], S6937–S6940, S6942, S6949, S6956–S6958 [14NO], S6973–S7020, S7042 [15NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), unanimous-consent request, S2249, S2250, S2251 [18AP]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 2850), S2683 [15MY], S2731 [16MY], S5074 [18JY]

——— conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S1972–S1975 [22MR]

——— conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), House amendment, S7887 [19DE]

——— confirm undocumented Federal rights-of-way or easements, clarify boundaries, and take certain land into trust relative to the Gila River Indian Community Reservation in Arizona (H.R. 4032), S7578 [13DE]

——— establish business incubators program to promote economic development in Indian reservation communities (S. 607), S1969 [22MR]

——— extend Federal recognition to Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians (H.R. 3764), S7972–S7974 [20DE]

——— extend Federal recognition to Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians (H.R. 3764), unanimous-consent request, S7971 [20DE]

——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (S. 2515), S6391 [28SE]

Nelson, Ryan D.: nomination to be Dept. of the Interior Solicitor, S1230 [27FE], S1890 [22MR]

New England: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast (S. 2298), S494 [24JA]

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement: disapprove rule known as the ‘‘Stream Protection Rule’’ that imposes certain environmental regulations on coal mining operations (H.J. Res. 38), S899 [13FE]

Oregon: adjust eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area to facilitate fire prevention and response activities in order to protect adjacent private property (H.R. 2075), S6492 [3OC]

Oswego, NY: conduct special resource study of Fort Ontario (H.R. 46), S6258, S6259 [18SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (S. 999), S1677 [13MR]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling, S8 [3JA], S36 [4JA], S151 [11JA], S231 [17JA], S494 [24JA], S627, S631–S638, S646 [6FE], S700 [7FE], S1672 [13MR]

Power resources: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (S. 2720), S2324 [19AP]

——— empower States to manage the development and production of oil and gas on available Federal land (S. 2319), S301 [18JA]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (S. 1633), S5676 [16AU]

——— reform land management policies, S7891, S7900–S7904 [19DE]

——— reform land management policies, unanimous-consent request, S7899, S7900 [19DE]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 3533), S6414 [1OC]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

Sweeney, Tara: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Indian Affairs, S4709–S4711, S4721 [28JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of National Wildlife Refuge System (H.R. 3979), S2017 [9AP]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision, S6628 [5OC]

U.S. Geologic Survey: funding, S5505 [31JY]

Veterans: provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (H.R. 4910), S2942 [24MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S1321 [1MR], S3002, S3003 [6JN], S5118–S5122 [23JY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 121), S2882 [23MY]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), House amendment, S2761, S2764, S2765 [17MY], S2781 [21MY], S2801, S2806–S2809, S2812, S2815–S2821, S2823–S2827 [22MY], S2843, S2857–S2862, S2864–S2866, S2871 [23MY], S2894, S2909, S2911–S2913 [24MY]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]

Reports filed

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]

Amache Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2870) (S. Rept. 115–375), S7087 [26NO]

American Discovery Trail Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1573) (S. Rept. 115–301), S4965 [16JY]

Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 132) (S. Rept. 115–369), S7050 [15NO]

Bureau of Reclamation and BIA Water Project Streamlining Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4419) (H. Rept. 115–1001), H9462 [2NO]

Bureau of Reclamation Authorization of Early Repayment of Obligations Within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4689) (H. Rept. 115–700), H4582 [22MY]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 440), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 440) (S. Rept. 115–313), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6038) (H. Rept. 115–900), H7754 [14AU]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2074), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2074) (S. Rept. 115–314), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6039) (H. Rept. 115–901), H7754 [14AU]

California Desert Protection and Recreation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 32) (S. Rept. 115–421), S7356 [6DE]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 857) (S. Rept. 115–416), S7318 [5DE]

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5655) (H. Rept. 115–695), H4283 [21MY]

Camp Nelson National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5655) (S. Rept. 115–406), S7274 [4DE]

Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Redesignation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4134) (H. Rept. 115–581), H1265 [26FE]

Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6678) (H. Rept. 115–1053), H9667 [27NO]

Clean Water for Rural Communities Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 685) (S. Rept. 115–373), S7050 [15NO]

Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 669) (H. Rept. 115–1059), H9762 [3DE]

Common Sense Permitting Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6106) (H. Rept. 115–955), H8737 [20SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Consideration of S. 140, Dept. of the Interior Clarification of Use of Amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 681) (H. Rept. 115–503), H82 [9JA]

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 6040) (S. Rept. 115–362), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3001) (S. Rept. 115–359), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6040) (H. Rept. 115–911), H7781 [31AU]

Cormorant Relief Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6302) (H. Rept. 115–994), H9442 [23OC]

Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Justice Protocols To Address Missing and Murdered Native Americans Review, Revision, and Development: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1942) (S. Rept. 115–411), S7274 [4DE]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6147) (H. Rept. 115–765), H5283 [19JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3073) (S. Rept. 115–276), S3951 [14JN]

Dept. of the Interior Conveyance of Certain Facilities, Easements, and Rights-of-Way to Kennewick Irrigation District: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6652) (H. Rept. 115–1082), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior Designation of at Least One City in the U.S. Annually as an ‘‘American World War II Heritage City’’: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6118) (H. Rept. 115–998), H9459 [30OC]

Dept. of the Interior Land Exchange Between George Washington Memorial Parkway and Federal Highway Administration Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1397) (S. Rept. 115–257), S2923 [24MY]

Dept. of the Interior Order Imposing a Moratorium on Federal Coal Leasing Shall Not Take Effect Unless a Joint Resolution of Approval Is Enacted: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1778) (H. Rept. 115–545), H782 [5FE]

Dept. of the Interior Study of Suitability and Feasibility of Establishing Birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a Unit of National Park System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5005) (H. Rept. 115–644), H3504 [24AP]

Depts. of the Interior and Defense Provision for Indefinite Duration of Certain Military Land Withdrawals and Improve and Make Management of Lands More Transparent: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4299) (H. Rept. 115–542), H736 [2FE]

Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]

Devils Tower National Monument Designation of Mountain and Populated Place as Devils Tower: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 115–630), H3146 [11AP]

East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4645) (H. Rept. 115–666), H3884 [9MY]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2166) (S. Rept. 115–374), S7087 [26NO]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act (H.R. 4465) (H. Rept. 115–567), H1217 [16FE]

Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3131) (H. Rept. 115–563), H1211 [15FE]

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]

Ending Duplicative Permitting Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6107) (H. Rept. 115–1004), H9462 [2NO]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–697), H4283 [21MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2975) (S. Rept. 115–258), S2923 [24MY]

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4568) (H. Rept. 115–502), H82 [9JA]

Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States (EMPOWERS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6345) (H. Rept. 115–1051), H9667 [27NO]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5133) (H. Rept. 115–625), H3063 [9AP]

Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3916) (H. Rept. 115–838), H6556 [18JY]

Fees for Medical Services Provided in Units of the National Park System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3607) (H. Rept. 115–565), H1211 [15FE]

Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1602) (S. Rept. 115–227), S2075 [11AP]

Free Veterans From Fees Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3997) (H. Rept. 115–658), H3740 [27AP]

George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3008) (H. Rept. 115–616), H2040 [22MR]

Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4032) (S. Rept. 115–399), S7240 [29NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4032) (H. Rept. 115–817), H6195 [13JY]

Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2831) (S. Rept. 115–368), S7050 [15NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5751) (H. Rept. 115–782), H5647 [25JN]

Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1181) (S. Rept. 115–225), S2074 [11AP]

Grant States and Local Governments Easements and Rights-of-Way Within Gateway National Recreation Area for Control and Prevention of Flooding and Shoreline Erosion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6666) (H. Rept. 115–995), H9442 [23OC]

Gray Wolf State Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 115–487), H18 [8JA]

Helium Extraction Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3279) (S. Rept. 115–391), S7132 [27NO]

Hyde Park Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4264) (H. Rept. 115–527), H628 [25JA]

Indian Communities’ Public Safety Services Advancements: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1953) (S. Rept. 115–433), S7584 [13DE]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 245) (H. Rept. 115–1057), H9757 [30NO]

James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 443) (H. Rept. 115–535), H676 [29JA]

Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3961) (H. Rept. 115–634), H3314 [13AP]

La Paz County Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2630) (S. Rept. 115–365), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 115–536), H676 [29JA]

Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 569), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 569) (S. Rept. 115–428), S7431 [11DE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 502) (H. Rept. 115–1091), H10509 [20DE]

Listing Reform Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 717) (H. Rept. 115–560), H1211 [15FE]

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3764) (H. Rept. 115–928), H8106 [10SE]

Lyon County Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5347) (H. Rept. 115–1002), H9462 [2NO]

Lytton Rancheria Homelands Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 597) (S. Rept. 115–344), S6630 [5OC]

Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6784) (H. Rept. 115–1012), H9470 [9NO]

Maude Frazier Mountain: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 577) (H. Rept. 115–839), H6556 [18JY]

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4895) (S. Rept. 115–370), S7050 [15NO]

Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4895) (H. Rept. 115–632), H3146 [11AP]

Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537) (S. Rept. 115–350), S6924 [13NO]

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5979) (S. Rept. 115–378), S7088 [26NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5979) (H. Rept. 115–855), H6647 [23JY]

Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 115–709), H4738 [1JN]

National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1787), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1787) (S. Rept. 115–404), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4033) (H. Rept. 115–515), H172 [12JA]

National Monument Creation and Protection (National Monument CAP) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 115–1081), H10335 [19DE]

National Park Service Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Program Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1135) (S. Rept. 115–236), S2439 [25AP]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1446) (S. Rept. 115–234), S2439 [25AP]

National Park Service Management of Point Reyes National Seashore With the Intent To Maintain Working Dairies and Ranches on Agricultural Property: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6687) (H. Rept. 115–968), H8882 [25SE]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 520) (H. Rept. 115–631), H3146 [11AP]

Native American Business Incubators Program Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 607) (H. Rept. 115–1037), H9573 [20NO]

Native American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 210) (H. Rept. 115–993), H9442 [23OC]

Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 664) (S. Rept. 115–401), S7240 [29NO]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6299) (H. Rept. 115–971), H8883 [25SE]

New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1012) (S. Rept. 115–358), S6963 [14NO]

9/11 Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6287) (H. Rept. 115–930), H8106 [10SE]

Nomination of Ryan D. Nelson To Be Dept. of the Interior Solicitor: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S581 [30JA]

Nomination of Susan Combs To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Policy, Management, and Budget: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S581 [30JA]

Nomination of Tara Sweeney To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Indian Affairs: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S3034 [6JN]

North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1026) (H. Rept. 115–667), H3928 [10MY]

Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 441), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 441) (S. Rept. 115–427), S7431 [11DE]

Palau Agreement With the U.S Approval: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2085) (H. Rept. 115–1039), H9573 [20NO]

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1404) (S. Rept. 115–222), S2040 [10AP]

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 115–409), S7274 [4DE]

Pike National Historic Trail Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2876) (S. Rept. 115–371), S7050 [15NO]

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1532) (H. Rept. 115–513), H168 [11JA]

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 224) (H. Rept. 115–735), H5092 [12JN]

Practical Reforms and Other Goals To Reinforce the Effectiveness of Self-Governance and Self-Determination (PROGRESS) for Indian Tribes Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2515) (S. Rept. 115–335), S6038 [5SE]

President Street Station Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1646) (S. Rept. 115–296), S4916 [11JY]

Protection and Transparency for Adjacent Landowners Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6682) (H. Rept. 115–1060), H9762 [3DE]

Providing ESA Timing Improvements That Increase Opportunities for Nonlisting (PETITION) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6355) (H. Rept. 115–1105), H10586 [21DE]

Public Lands Telecommunications Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2425) (H. Rept. 115–1086), H10509 [20DE]

Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5613) (H. Rept. 115–856), H6648 [23JY]

Reclamation Title Transfer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2560) (S. Rept. 115–395), S7189 [28NO]

Recognize Historical Significance of Roberto Clemente’s Place of Death Near Loiza, PR, by Adding It to the National Register of Historic Places: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 792) (H. Rept. 115–988), H9430 [12OC]

Recreation Not Red-Tape Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 115–1063), H9762 [3DE]

Remove Prohibition on Certain Alcohol Manufacturing on Indian Lands: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5317) (S. Rept. 115–363), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5317) (H. Rept. 115–703), H4728 [24MY]

Removing Barriers to Energy Independence Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6087) (H. Rept. 115–1005), H9462 [2NO]

Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6510) (H. Rept. 115–1088), H10509 [20DE]

Restoring Local Input and Access to Public Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6939) (H. Rept. 115–1092), H10509 [20DE]

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 801) (H. Rept. 115–633), H3314 [13AP]

Ruffey Rancheria Restoration Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 115–1087), H10509 [20DE]

San Juan County Settlement Implementation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 436), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 436) (S. Rept. 115–318), S5618 [15AU]

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 497), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 497) (S. Rept. 115–320), S5618 [15AU]

Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1491) (S. Rept. 115–326), S5930 [23AU]

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 825) (H. Rept. 115–619), H3058 [5AP]

St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2156) (S. Rept. 115–360), S6963 [14NO]

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 115–561), H1211 [15FE]

Streamlining Permitting Efficiencies in Energy Development (SPEED) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6088) (H. Rept. 115–921), H7919 [6SE]

Strengthening the Economy With Critical Untapped Resources To Expand (SECURE) American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4239) (H. Rept. 115–1000), H9462 [2NO]

Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 943) (S. Rept. 115–201), S500 [24JA]

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2991) (H. Rept. 115–670), H3934 [11MY]

Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 115–532), H676 [29JA]

Thurgood Marshall’s Elementary School Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1645) (S. Rept. 115–302), S4965 [16JY]

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]

Tribal Recognition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3744) (H. Rept. 115–953), H8737 [20SE]

21st Century Respect Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 995) (S. Rept. 115–300), S4950 [12JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]

Udall Park Land Exchange Completion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1547) (S. Rept. 115–307), S5130 [23JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 612) (S. Rept. 115–306), S5130 [23JY]

Virgin Islands National Park Retained Use Estate for the Caneel Bay Resort in St. John, VI, Extension: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4731) (H. Rept. 115–1049), H9666 [27NO]

Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290) (S. Rept. 115–441), S7925 [19DE]

Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 941), S7240 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 941) (S. Rept. 115–402), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4644) (H. Rept. 115–992), H9442 [23OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]

——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4925 [7JN]

Statements

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]

Summaries

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 418, Dept. of the Interior recognition of legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by addition of Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places, H8861 [25SE]

H. Res. 460, Dept. of the Interior recognition of history of the logging industry and the importance of lumberjack sports by adding the Lumberjack Bowl to the National Register of Historic Places, H8861 [25SE]

H. Res. 681, consideration of S. 140, Dept. of the Interior clarification of use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund, H96 [10JA]

H. Res. 792, Dept. of the Interior recognition of historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Loiza, PR, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places, H9781 [10DE]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 985, consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act and H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6053 [11JY]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H. Res. 1142, consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9515 [14NO]

H.R. 46, Fort Ontario Study Act, S6258 [18SE], H8861 [25SE]

H.R. 219, Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act, H761 [5FE]

H.R. 443, James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act, H3326 [16AP]

H.R. 660, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act, H8142 [12SE]

H.R. 801, Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, H4754 [5JN]

H.R. 857, California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act, H5594–H5601 [25JN]

H.R. 1026, North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act, H4748 [5JN]

H.R. 1107, Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, H387–H391 [16JA]

H.R. 1532, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act, H392 [16JA]

H.R. 1791, Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act, H5604–H5606 [25JN]

H.R. 2075, Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act, H6067 [11JY]

H.R. 2591, Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, H8133 [12SE]

H.R. 2630, La Paz County Land Conveyance Act, H6621 [23JY]

H.R. 2991, Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act, H4750 [5JN]

H.R. 3008, George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act, H9776 [10DE]

H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]

H.R. 3186, Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139 [12SE]

H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6155 [12JY]

H.R. 3607, Dept. of the Interior establishment of fees for medical services provided in units of the National Park System, H3320 [16AP]

H.R. 3764, Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act, H8128 [12SE]

H.R. 3961, Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Study Act, H3322 [16AP]

H.R. 3997, Free Veterans From Fees Act, H4758 [5JN]

H.R. 4032, Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Act, H6340 [17JY]

H.R. 4033, National Geologic Mapping Act reauthorization, H9475 [13NO]

H.R. 4257, Advancing Conservation and Education Act, H5607–H5610 [25JN]

H.R. 4465, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H1515 [13MR]

H.R. 4645, East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, H6337 [17JY]

H.R. 4689, early repayment of Bureau of Reclamation obligations within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska, H8144 [12SE]

H.R. 4895, Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act, H3949 [15MY]

H.R. 4910, Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act, H3753 [7MY]

H.R. 5005, Dept. of the Interior study on suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System, H4752 [5JN]

H.R. 5317, remove prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands, H8159 [12SE]

H.R. 5585, Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission authorization extension, H8860 [25SE]

H.R. 5613, Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act, H6630 [23JY]

H.R. 5655, Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act, H4753 [5JN]

H.R. 5751, Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act, H5591 [25JN]

H.R. 5875, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation, H6625 [23JY]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

H.R. 5979, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Act, H6627 [23JY]

H.R. 6040, Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act, H8160 [12SE]

H.R. 6118, Dept. of the Interior designation of at least one city in the U.S. annually as an ‘‘American World War II Heritage City’’, H9777 [10DE]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 6287, 9/11 Memorial Act, H8136 [12SE]

H.R. 6299, Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act, H8854–H8856 [25SE]

H.R. 6652, Dept. of the Interior conveyance of certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way to Kennewick Irrigation District, H10305 [19DE]

H.R. 6665, Offshore Wind for Territories Act, H9778 [10DE]

H.R. 6666, grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion, H9487 [13NO]

H.R. 6687, National Park Service management of Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property, H8857 [25SE]

H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9543 [16NO]

S. 140, Dept. of the Interior clarification of use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund, H114 [10JA]

S. 245, Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act amendments, H9782–H9788 [10DE]

S. 269, Alaska property conveyance to the Tanana Tribal Council and the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp., S1969 [22MR]

S. 440, Bureau of Reclamation procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota, H9480 [13NO]

S. 825, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act, H9789 [10DE]

S. 943, Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act, S1974 [22MR], H10039 [11DE]

S. 1223, Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act, S1972 [22MR]

S. 1395, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware boundaries revision, S471 [23JA]

S. 2074, Bureau of Reclamation procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota, H9482 [13NO]

S. 2372, Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act, S1321 [1MR]

S. 2515, Practical Reforms and Other Goals To Reinforce the Effectiveness of Self-Governance and Self-Determination (PROGRESS) for Indian Tribes Act, S6391–S6397 [28SE]

S. 2587, establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, S1876–S1878 [21MR]

S. 2850, Dept. of the Interior clarification of use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund, S2681 [15MY]

S. 2850, Dept. of the Interior use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund clarification, H6629 [23JY]

S. 3176, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Act, S4741 [28JN]

S. 3287, Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act, S5426 [26JY]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY related term(s) Secret Service

Amendments

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411, S5412, S5431, S5432 [26JY], S5461 [30JY]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Coins: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), S4291, S4293 [20JN], H5786 [27JN]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1285 [27FE]

Investments: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1623 [15MR]

Native Americans: provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1966, S1970 [22MR]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

U.S. Government Is Set To Borrow Nearly $1 Trillion This Year, an 84 Percent Jump From Last Year, H823 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6635), H7724 [26JY]

Arms control: require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (see H.R. 6332), H6110 [11JY]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Carson City, NV: mint coins in commemoration of Carson City Mint anniversary (see H.R. 6221), H5748 [26JN]

Coins: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (see S. 2399), S704 [7FE]

——— require $1 coins issued during 2019 to honor George Bush and issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Pierce Bush (see H.R. 7257), H10102 [11DE]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6352), H6173 [12JY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H1542 [13MR]

Crime: allow nonprofit organizations to share information on human trafficking or money laundering with financial institutions and regulatory authorities under a safe harbor that offers protection from liability (see H.R. 6729), H7920 [6SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: offset retaliatory duties against the U.S. by directing tariffs collected on imported goods toward agricultural trade promotion programs to assist farmers and ranchers (see S. 3407), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6699), H7824 [4SE]

——— require sale of distressed assets and distribute proceeds to low-income communities for infrastructure projects and deficit reduction (see H.R. 6104), H5199 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H6557 [18JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond prior to entry into the U.S., with funds being forfeited if such aliens overstay their visas (see H.R. 5750), H3928 [10MY] (see H.R. 6089), H5152 [13JN]

Doyle, James: require payment for damages and losses due to taking of private land by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as protected tortoise habitat, now designated Red Cliffs Desert Reserve (see S. 2531), S1578 [8MR]

Drugs: stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

Dunbar, Paul L.: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 6214), H5648 [25JN]

Education: establish State and multistate infrastructure banks to provide loans for repair, construction, renovation, or improvement of educational facilities (see H.R. 5318), H1652 [15MR]

Education Recoupment Trust Fund: establish to recover misused elementary and secondary education funds for the benefit of the affected students (see S. 3390), S5954 [27AU]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

——— expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

Employment: carry out pilot programs to improve skills and job training (see H.R. 5018), H1177 [14FE]

Europe: require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H5748 [26JN]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see S. 2374), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network: amend authority relative to no-action letters (see H.R. 6861), H8738 [20SE]

——— amend duties to ensure cooperation with tribal law enforcement, protection against terrorism, and focus on virtual currencies (see H.R. 6411), H6463 [17JY]

——— modernize the research, development, information sharing, and acquisition process (see H.R. 6721), H7919 [6SE]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks and financial service companies in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see S. 3542), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7006), H9406 [28SE] (see H.R. 7383), H10510 [20DE]

——— confiscate certain frozen assets and interest paid on certain frozen bank accounts (see H.R. 6783), H8170 [12SE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

——— modify beneficial ownership requirements by creating an exception for certain accounts (see H.R. 6403), H6463 [17JY]

——— prohibit requirement of compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board current expected credit loss (CECL) standard and require SEC consideration of impacts of proposed accounting principles (see H.R. 7394), H10586 [21DE]

——— stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (see S. 2544), S1735 [14MR]

Financial Literacy and Education Commission: require to establish and publish best practices for teaching financial literacy for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5277), H1607 [14MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: include State insurance commissioner as a voting member (see S. 3177), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5666), H3741 [27AP]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (see S. 3753), S7586 [13DE]

Forest Service: reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund (see S. 2811), S2594 [9MY]

GAO: conduct certain studies relative to financial transparency, financial institution beneficial ownership information, and illicit financial transaction prevention analysis (see H.R. 6865), H8742 [24SE]

Hardest Hit Fund: extend (see H.R. 5673), H3746 [1MY]

Healthy Food Financing Initiative: reauthorize (see H.R. 5017), H1177 [14FE]

IMF: direct IMF U.S. Executive Director to support capacity of IMF to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6872), H8883 [25SE]

Immigration: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H4242 [18MY] (see H.R. 7207), H9757 [30NO]

——— create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7747 [7AU]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Insurance: conduct study to identify disparities between communities in auto insurance costs and payout amounts based on predominant racial makeup of such communities (see H.R. 4885), H629 [25JA]

——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU] (see H.J. Res. 140), H8725 [13SE]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]

Investments: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (see S. 3577), S6815 [11OC]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (see H. Res. 780), H1607 [14MR]

——— increase portability of and access to retirement savings (see S. 2474), S1286 [28FE] (see H.R. 6540), H7720 [26JY]

Iran: call on the U.S. and its partners to continue support for the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and prosperity (see S. 2528), S1578 [8MR]

——— impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see S. 3758), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 7321), H10269 [17DE]

——— report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (see S. 2353), S549 [29JA]

IRS: determine improvements in filing process for excise tax on use of heavy highway motor vehicles (see H.R. 4799), H403 [16JA]

——— develop comprehensive customer service strategy (see H.R. 5375), H1754 [21MR]

——— disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6277 [24SE] (see H.J. Res. 145), H10210 [13DE]

——— make available an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings (see H.R. 5377), H1754 [21MR]

——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H737 [2FE]

——— provide for a single point of contact for taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft (see H.R. 5439), H3063 [9AP]

——— repeal authority to contract with private debt collection agencies to collect unpaid taxes (see S. 2425), S967 [14FE]

——— require tax refunds affiliated with electronically filed returns be made by electronic funds transfer, report on improper payments, and enhance protections against identity theft refund fraud (see H.R. 5368), H1754 [21MR]

——— restrict immediate sale of seized property to perishable goods (see H.R. 5446), H3094 [10AP]

IRS Oversight Board: eliminate (see H.R. 5370), H1754 [21MR]

Law enforcement: pay rewards to help identify and recover stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and proceeds of such corruption hidden behind complex financial structures in the U.S. and abroad (see H.R. 5101), H1332 [27FE]

——— streamline requirements for currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6892), H8884 [25SE]

——— take more prominent role in coordinating U.S. anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing policy and examinations (see H.R. 6858), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6850), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports and improve sharing of suspicious activity reports to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6068), H5093 [12JN]

Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4778), H168 [11JA]

Mortgages: repeal Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charters and direct Ginnie Mae to guarantee qualified privately insured mortgage-backed securities (see H.R. 6746), H7941 [7SE]

Motor vehicles: determine best available estimate of total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received (see S. 3604), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 7202), H9743 [29NO]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

Office of Financial Research: repeal (see H.R. 5470), H3146 [11AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: investigate whether the NRA benefitted from Russia’s involvement in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election (see H.R. 6630), H7724 [26JY]

Political ethics: strengthen ethical standards in the Federal Government to prevent Government corruption and ensure transparency and accountability (see H.R. 7167), H9573 [20NO]

Power resources: establish Clean Energy Victory Bonds to increase investment in domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 5586), H3452 [23AP]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: increase transparency (see H.R. 5614), H3574 [25AP]

Public debt: provide a process for ensuring the U.S. does not default on its obligations by making permanent authority for Congress to disapprove a debt ceiling increase instead of approving it (see S. 2309), S187 [16JA]

Reclamation Water Settlements Fund: make permanent (see S. 3168), S4734 [28JN]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE] (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see S. 3553), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 6348), H6173 [12JY]

Securities: issue bonds to finance construction of a southern border wall (see H.R. 7304), H10210 [13DE] (see H.R. 7325), H10269 [17DE]

Ski Area Fee Retention Account: establish (see S. 2501), S1378 [6MR] (see H.R. 5171), H1441 [6MR]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see S. 3239), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

STEM Education and Training Account: establish (see H.R. 7353), H10336 [19DE]

Taxation: allow certain areas affected by certain federally declared disasters to be designated as opportunity zones (see H.R. 7242), H9820 [10DE]

——— allow officers and employees to provide taxpayers information relative to low-income taxpayer clinics (see H.R. 5438), H3063 [9AP]

——— commemorate anniversary of creation of health savings accounts, commend providers and those responsible for implementation, and encourage increased participation and expansion of such accounts (see H. Res. 1184), H10511 [20DE]

——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]

——— issue identity protection personal identification numbers (see H.R. 5361), H1754 [21MR] (see H.R. 5437), H3063 [9AP]

——— make available an online tax calculator to estimate the change in an individual’s income tax liability made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see H.R. 4780), H168 [11JA]

——— provide for new markets tax credit investments in rural job zones (see H.R. 6627), H7724 [26JY]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H1217 [16FE]

——— report on tax compliance relative to non-employer business income (see S. 3097), S4281 [20JN]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6900), H9088 [26SE]

Taxpayer Assistance Center: require notice of any closure (see H.R. 5440), H3063 [9AP]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see S. 3418), S6059 [6SE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see S. 3248), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

U.S. Enrichment Corp. Fund: permanently rescind unobligated amounts (see H.R. 6704), H7870 [5SE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

USAccounts family savings program: establish (see H.R. 5118), H1333 [27FE]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Women: mint and issue quarter dollars in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 5308), H1651 [15MR]

Cloture motions

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411 [26JY]

Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S7341 [6DE], S7379 [10DE]

Patelunas, Isabel M. Keenan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S5819 [22AU]

Letters

Dept. of the Treasury Capital Magnet Fund funding: several organizations, H4883 [7JN]

Dept. of the Treasury Pension Rehabilitation Administration establishment to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund: Douglas Rumsey, E1193 [4SE]

Empowering Financial Institutions To Fight Human Trafficking Act: several civil liberties and privacy organizations, H9054 [26SE]

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Housing and community development programs funding: National Housing Conference, H4879 [7JN]

Improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1164 [14FE]

IRS rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns: David J. Kautter, IRS, S6381 [28SE]

——— Senator Wyden, Committee on Finance (Senate), S6380 [28SE]

Rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S6741 [10OC]

——— several healthcare organizations, S6740 [10OC]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]

Motions

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), S5411, S5412 [26JY]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1389 [6MR]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (S.J. Res. 64), S7412 [11DE]

Notices

Intention to object to nomination of David J. Ryder to be U.S. Mint Director: Senator Grassley, S351 [19JA]

Intention to object to nomination of Justin G. Muzinich to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury: Senator Wyden, S5589 [1AU]

Intention to object to nomination of Michael Faulkender to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Economic Policy: Senator Wyden, S6310 [25SE]

Intention to object to S. 2374, Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Senator Wyden, S7521 [12DE]

Remarks in House

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7125–H7130 [24JY], E1071 [25JY]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Arms control: require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (H.R. 6332), H9056, H9063 [26SE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Burma: limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

Coins: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), H181–H183 [16JA]

——— mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), Senate amendment, H5786 [27JN]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations relative to Dept. of the Treasury license to convert Iranian assets using the U.S. financial system, E813 [8JN]

Community Development Financial Institutions: funding, H6532 [18JY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: require Members to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid for sexual harassment and assault claims, H808 [6FE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: importance, H3141–H3144 [11AP]

Crime: allow nonprofit organizations to share information on human trafficking or money laundering with financial institutions and regulatory authorities under a safe harbor that offers protection from liability (H.R. 6729), H9052–H9056 [26SE]

Dunbar, Paul L.: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 6214), E905 [25JN]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

——— expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7695, H7696, H7698 [26JY], H7846 [5SE]

FCC: provide for deposits of bidders in auctions of spectrum frequencies to be deposited in the Treasury, H1411 [6MR]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve social programs, H892 [6FE]

Federal Insurance Office: reform (H.R. 3861), E826 [12JN]

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network: amend duties to ensure cooperation with tribal law enforcement, protection against terrorism, and focus on virtual currencies (H.R. 6411), H8127, H8128 [12SE]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1382–H1389 [6MR], H1582 [14MR], E269 [7MR]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280–H1286 [27FE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), motion to recommit, H1389 [6MR]

——— require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

Forest Service: reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund, H4172 [17MY]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H4800, H4804 [6JN], H8224 [13SE]

Housing: financial impact of pyrrhotite in concrete home foundations study funding, H6530, H6531 [18JY]

Human rights: increase role of financial industry in combatting human trafficking (H.R. 2219), H3075–H3078 [10AP]

Immigration: use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (H.R. 7073), H9739 [29NO]

Investments: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process, H1162 [14FE]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), H3119–H3128 [11AP]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1618–H1624 [15MR]

Iran: expand reporting requirement on recommendations for economic sanctions relative to assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures to include human rights abuses, H53 [9JA]

——— report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (H.R. 1638), H53 [9JA]

——— U.S. policy, E1709 [20DE]

IRS: establish a free, online tax preparation and filing service and programs that allow taxpayers to access third-party provided tax return information (H.R. 3511), H3407 [18AP]

——— identify theft and refund fraud casework program funding, H6533 [18JY]

——— modify rule prohibiting tax-exempt organizations from engaging in political activity, H10475 [20DE]

——— prohibit rehiring of any employees involuntarily separated from service for misconduct (H.R. 3500), H7112, H7113 [24JY]

——— provide for a single point of contact for taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft (H.R. 5439), H3370 [17AP]

——— restrict immediate sale of seized property to perishable goods (H.R. 5446), H3366, H3367 [17AP]

Native American Community Development Financial Institutions Assistance Program: funding, H6531 [18JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: produce a national intelligence estimate of revenue sources of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, H6148, H6149 [12JY]

Pension Rehabilitation Administration: establish to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (H.R. 4444), H80 [9JA], H6051 [11JY], H7833 [5SE], E1192 [4SE]

——— establish to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (S. 2147), H80 [9JA]

Qualified Opportunity Zones: designation of counties in Kansas, H4780 [6JN]

Radio: establish additional fund to reimburse costs incurred by terrestrial radio stations as a result of reorganization of broadcast television spectrum, E272 [7MR]

Real estate: ruling to extend property casualty loss tax provisions to homeowners affected by pyrrhotite-related residential damage, H1077 [13FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H7145 [24JY]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, E397 [5AP]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), H6118 [12JY], H8802, H8803 [25SE]

Sonoma County, CA: Petaluma Gap named as an American Viticultural Area, E749 [29MY]

Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program: funding, H6532 [18JY]

Taxation: allow officers and employees to provide taxpayers information relative to low-income taxpayer clinics (H.R. 5438), H3367, H3368 [17AP]

——— exempt certain tax-exempt organizations from requirement to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns, H6273 [17JY]

——— issue identity protection personal identification numbers (H.R. 5437), H3369 [17AP]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (H.R. 5067), H3456 [24AP]

Taxpayer Assistance Center: require notice of any closure (H.R. 5440), H3364–H3366 [17AP]

Terrorism: allow for use of certain foreign assets to satisfy certain judgments against terrorist parties, H6617, H6618 [23JY]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]

World Bank Group: direct Dept. of the Treasury to promote certain policy reforms while maintaining International Development Association funding, H441, H445 [17JA]

——— modify Dept. of the Treasury reporting requirement to ensure promotion of a reduction in government barriers to entrepreneurship as an important component of poverty reduction, H449, H450 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), House amendment, S5411 [26JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), unanimous-consent agreement, S5462 [30JY]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

Coins: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), S4293 [20JN]

Committee on Finance (Senate): urge compliance with request for documentation relative to investigation into relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5974 [28AU], S6272 [24SE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations relative to Dept. of the Treasury license to convert Iranian assets using the U.S. financial system, S3266–S3268 [6JN]

Congress: legislative priorities, S7389 [11DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: transition to a 5-member Board of Directors, S1417 [7MR]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1454), S1270 [28FE]

——— require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1717), S1270 [28FE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

Faulkender, Michael: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Economic Policy, S6272 [24SE], S7129 [27NO]

Federal agencies and departments: modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (S. 2374), S7505 [12DE]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve social programs, S796, S800 [8FE]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts, S1706 [14MR]

——— ensure foreign banks are subject to the same regulations as domestic banks, S1624 [12MR]

——— stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (S. 2544), S1709 [14MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (S. 3753), S7588 [13DE]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6708–S6710, S6713, S6717–S6719 [9OC], S6736–S6744, S6749, S6755–S6758, S6762, S6767 [10OC], S6779, S6794 [11OC]

Iran: call on the U.S. and its partners to continue support for the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and prosperity (S. 2528), S2634 [14MY]

——— report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (S. 2353), S2634 [14MY]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (S.J. Res. 64), S6380–S6382 [28SE], S7412, S7421 [11DE], S7456, S7458–S7465, S7472–S7474 [12DE]

——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns, S6131, S6132 [12SE]

Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury: nomination to be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, African Development Fund, and Asian Development Bank U.S. Governor, S1931 [22MR]

——— nomination to be IMF, African Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Governor, S1931 [22MR]

Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S5575 [1AU], S7129 [27NO], S7341 [6DE], S7373, S7375 [10DE]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 1235), S7822 [18DE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening, S2663 [15MY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of opening (S. 2863), S7623 [13DE]

Native Americans: provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1969–S1972 [22MR]

Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence: funding to investigate illicit trade of synthetic opioids originating from the People’s Republic of China, S5351 [25JY]

Patelunas, Isabel M. Keenan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis, S5974 [28AU]

Pension Rehabilitation Administration: establish to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (S. 2147), S181–S185 [16JA], S341 [19JA], S435 [22JA], S2667–S2672 [15MY]

Public debt: ceiling, S822 [8FE], S1705 [14MR]

Russia: develop strategy to counter illicit Russian financial activities, S1268–S1271 [28FE]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (S. Res. 402), S1372 [6MR]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, S2192 [17AP]

Ryder, David J.: nomination to be U.S. Mint Director, S344 [19JA], S1872 [21MR]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), S7896, S7897 [19DE]

Senate: withdrawal of nomination holds, S7128, S7129 [27NO]

Taxation: exempt certain tax-exempt organizations from requirement to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns, S4973 [17JY], S5335 [25JY]

Terrorism: establish a designation for jurisdictions permissive to terrorism financing, facilitate international prosecution of such financiers, and restrict financial institutions that provide services to terrorists (S. 358), S1335 [5MR]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (S. Res. 595), S5437, S5438 [26JY]

Reports

Road Map for Systems and Industries To Prevent and Disrupt Human Trafficking: Polaris Project (organization), H9056 [26SE]

Reports filed

Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 115–1058), H9757 [30NO]

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 115–573), H1226 [23FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act and H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 780) (H. Rept. 115–600), H1607 [14MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of HUD Suspension of Certain Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Contributions to Housing Trust Fund as Required Under Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4560) (H. Rept. 115–648), H3505 [24AP]

Empowering Financial Institutions To Fight Human Trafficking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6729) (H. Rept. 115–981), H9088 [26SE]

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1220 [20FE]

——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1226 [23FE]

Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3500) (H. Rept. 115–796), H5973 [28JN]

Federal Insurance Office Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3861) (H. Rept. 115–1008), H9462 [2NO]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 115–592), H1506 [9MR]

Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6332) (H. Rept. 115–905), H7772 [24AU]

Nomination of David J. Ryder To Be U.S. Mint Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Dino Falaschetti To Be Dept. of the Treasury Office of Financial Research Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Isabel M. Keenan Patelunas To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S1316 [1MR]

Nomination of Justin G. Muzinich To Be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury: Committee on Finance (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of Michael Faulkender To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Economic Policy: Committee on Finance (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Michael J. Desmond To Be IRS Chief Counsel and Dept. of the Treasury Assistant General Counsel: Committee on Finance (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

Pension, Endowment, and Mutual Fund Access to Banking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2121) (H. Rept. 115–656), H3705 [26AP]

Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3857) (H. Rept. 115–894), H7750 [10AU]

Ski Area Fee Retention Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5171) (H. Rept. 115–990), H9442 [23OC]

Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6348) (H. Rept. 115–941), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553) (S. Rept. 115–438), S7925 [19DE]

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2374) (S. Rept. 115–352), S6924 [13NO]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]

Turkey International Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3248), S5422 [26JY]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 4296, place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency and H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1280 [27FE]

H. Res. 780, consideration of H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act and H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act, H1618 [15MR]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 770, American Innovation $1 Coin Act, H181 [16JA]

H.R. 2219, End Banking for Human Traffickers Act, H3075 [10AP]

H.R. 3500, Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act, H7112 [24JY]

H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act, H3119–H3121 [11AP]

H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1382 [6MR]

H.R. 5437, issue Dept. of the Treasury identity protection personal identification numbers, H3369 [17AP]

H.R. 5438, allow Dept. of the Treasury officers and employees to provide taxpayers information relative to low-income taxpayer clinics, H3368 [17AP]

H.R. 5439, provide for a single point of contact at IRS for taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft, H3370 [17AP]

H.R. 5440, Dept. of the Treasury requirement of notice of any closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center, H3364 [17AP]

H.R. 5446, restrict immediate sale of seized property by IRS to perishable goods, H3366 [17AP]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 6332, Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act, H9063 [26SE]

H.R. 6348, Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act, H8802 [25SE]

H.R. 6411, FinCEN Improvement Act, H8127 [12SE]

H.R. 6729, Empowering Financial Institutions To Fight Human Trafficking Act, H9052 [26SE]

S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]

S. 1116, Indian Economic Enhancement Act, S1970 [22MR]

S. 2863, National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act, S7623 [13DE]

S. 3205, Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, S4952 [12JY]

S. Res. 402, examine intelligence on Russian election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, S876–S878 [12FE]

S. Res. 595, U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day, S5428 [26JY]

S. Res. 626, develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws on voting, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S6146 [12SE]

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Maritime Administration; Surface Transportation Board

Amendments

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7616, S7624 [13DE]

Government regulations: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), S7804, S7817, S7819 [18DE]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776, S2777 [17MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: clarify definition of agricultural commodities relative to motor carrier safety regulations (see H.R. 7004), H9406 [28SE]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (see S. 3740), S7431 [11DE]

Assistant Sec. of Automated Mobility: establish position and require report to Congress on automated vehicles (see H.R. 7357), H10510 [20DE]

Aviation: allow airport projects to be eligible to participate in the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program (see S. 3647), S7051 [15NO]

——— improve consumer protections for customers of air ambulance operators (see S. 2812), S2623 [10MY]

——— modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see H.R. 7014), H9413 [2OC]

——— promulgate regulations to protect airline consumers in the case of cancelled flights (see S. 3156), S4733 [28JN]

——— repeal perimeter rule relative to distance of non-stop flights operating at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 7298), H10209 [13DE]

——— require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

——— require large ticket agents to adopt minimum customer service standards for purchase of airfares and related passenger air transportation services (see S. 3183), S4843 [9JY]

Bridges: establish a competitive grant program to repair, improve, rehabilitate, or replace bridges and improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of people and freight over bridge crossings (see S. 2279), S46 [4JA]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

Cargo transportation: improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports (see S. 3273), S5360 [25JY]

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

Common carriers: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (see S. 3720), S7356 [6DE]

Dept. of Defense: require U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) assessments of transportation infrastructure (see S. 3043), S3601 [11JN]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (see S. 3461), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6350), H6173 [12JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]

Disabled: protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 5004), H1126 [13FE]

Disasters: establish a grant program for projects to strengthen and protect vulnerable infrastructure used during mass evacuations (see S. 2951), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5994), H4738 [1JN]

Drugs: decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

Drunken driving: condition Federal highway funding to States on enactment and enforcement of laws charging individuals who drive a motor vehicle, with a child passenger, while intoxicated or impaired (see H.R. 7099), H9448 [26OC]

Employment: provide grants to retrain transportation workers (see H.R. 6200), H5580 [22JN]

EPA: reaffirm final determination relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles (see S. 2643), S2040 [10AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU] (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Essential Air Service program: improve (see S. 2983), S2924 [24MY]

——— limit eligibility for certain locations (see H.R. 6065), H5021 [8JN]

——— provide an exemption to noncontiguous States for certain essential air service requirements (see H.R. 4836), H552 [18JA]

FAA: allow use of passenger facility charge revenue to enhance security at airports and make projects for installation of security cameras eligible for Airport Improvement Program (see S. 2859), S2724 [16MY]

——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6897), H9088 [26SE]

——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (see H.R. 5346), H1727 [20MR]

——— provide for treatment of certain seasonal airports (see S. 3430), S6142 [12SE]

——— reduce regulations on pilots by clarifying terms ‘‘common carrier’’ and ‘‘personal operator’’ to facilitate flight-sharing by noncommerical pilots on digital platforms (see S. 2650), S2075 [11AP]

Federal aid programs: provide certain purchasing authority for recipients of public transportation grants (see H.R. 5111), H1333 [27FE]

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: implement national employer notification service (see S. 3603), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6518), H7686 [25JY]

Federal Railroad Administration: implement certain recommendations for management and collection of railroad safety data (see H.R. 4925), H783 [5FE]

Federal-State relations: develop and provide States and transportation planning organizations with data sets measuring the level of access by all modes of transportation to important destinations (see S. 3491), S6304 [25SE]

Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants: provide dedicated funding (see H.R. 4739), H18 [8JA]

Gateway Program Development Corp.: appoint a representative to board of trustees (see H.R. 4801), H403 [16JA]

Government regulations: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (see S. 3367), S5831 [22AU]

Information technology: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H403 [16JA]

——— require that broadband conduits be installed as a part of certain highway construction projects (see S. 2381), S651 [6FE]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

Maritime Administration: reauthorize certain provisions (see S. 2717), S2321 [19AP]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (see S. 3324), S5582 [1AU]

——— make grants for pilot programs to advance high-definition road mapping in order to further safe deployment of highly automated vehicles (see H.R. 6058), H5021 [8JN]

——— require vehicles that are modified to increase seating capacity, such as retrofitted limousines, to comply with the same safety regulations as other new vehicles (see H.R. 7260), H10103 [11DE]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: enhance reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers on accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries and make vehicle safety information publicly available (see S. 3344), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 7192), H9742 [29NO]

Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program: improve (see S. 3587), S6815 [11OC]

Pakistan: prohibit funding for assistance and require Dept. of State and AID to transfer funds to the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 2333), S500 [24JA] (see H.R. 4934), H783 [5FE]

Petroleum: establish grant program for the relocation of certain liquified petroleum gas storage facilities away from homes, schools, and other sensitive locations (see H.R. 6489), H7154 [24JY]

Public transportation: establish a grant program to reimburse public transportation agencies that offer free unlimited transportation passes to eligible individuals (see H.R. 5542), H3396 [17AP]

Public works: establish independent peer review group to assess quality assurance, cost containment, and risk management of transportation megaprojects (see H.R. 6592), H7722 [26JY]

Railroads: enhance rail safety and provide for safe and covered transport of materials in railroad cars (see H.R. 6497), H7155 [24JY]

——— establish a program to provide grants to carry out projects to reduce railway noise levels that adversely impact schools located in urbanized areas (see H.R. 5691), H3782 [7MY]

——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (see H.R. 4766), H168 [11JA]

——— reinstate requirements pertaining to electronically controlled pneumatic brake systems on high-hazard flammable unit trains (see H.R. 7076), H9438 [19OC]

——— require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see S. 2360), S581 [30JA]

——— require State safety oversight agencies to inspect public rail transit systems and develop risk-based inspection guidance for such agencies (see S. 3139), S4410 [26JN]

Revitalize Rural America Grant Program: establish (see H.R. 5016), H1177 [14FE]

Roads and highways: establish a pilot toll credit marketplace program (see S. 2439), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5032), H1211 [15FE]

——— extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 6111), H5199 [14JN]

——— increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2586), S1875 [21MR]

——— modify requirements relative to reservation of highway funds for failure to enact or enforce open container laws and repeat intoxicated driver laws (see S. 3252), S5108 [19JY]

——— request nominations for and make determinations regarding roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program (see H.R. 5158), H1372 [5MR]

——— require a life-cycle cost analysis for certain projects (see H.R. 5578), H3448 [19AP]

——— require economic review and agreement by Washington (State) and Oregon Governors before allowing collection of tolls on Interstates 5 and 205 between such States (see H.R. 6673), H7756 [17AU]

Safety: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see S. 3215), S4965 [16JY] (see H.R. 6016), H4848 [6JN]

——— improve controlled substances and alcohol testing (see S. 2848), S2679 [15MY]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

——— publish a notice of proposed rulemaking relative to seatbelts on schoolbuses (see S. 2992), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 5984), H4736 [29MY]

——— require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (see S. 3432), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 6773), H8169 [12SE]

——— set aside certain funds for supplementary safety measures and alternative safety measures for railway-highway grade crossings (see H.R. 5033), H1211 [15FE]

Ships and vessels: make technical corrections relative to Coast Guard and shipping authorities (see H.R. 5326), H1697 [19MR]

Surface Transportation Board: require to implement certain recommendations of the inspector general (see S. 2844), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 4921), H782 [5FE]

Taxation: increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (see S. 2320), S300 [18JA]

Texas: include areas in the Central Texas Corridor as part of the Interstate Highway System (see H.R. 4823), H552 [18JA]

Time: allow States to observe year-round daylight saving time (see H.R. 6202), H5580 [22JN] (see H.R. 6331), H6110 [11JY]

——— make daylight savings time permanent (see S. 2537), S1629 [12MR] (see H.R. 5279), H1607 [14MR]

——— make daylight savings time permanent for Florida (see S. 2536), S1629 [12MR] (see H.R. 5278), H1607 [14MR]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see S. 3190), S4875 [10JY]

——— ensure each State receives a fair percentage of total Federal highway funding (see S. 2403), S840 [8FE]

——— improve metropolitan planning (see H.R. 5198), H1476 [7MR]

——— require waiver if installation of differently colored tiles in certain tunnel projects is expected to create additional costs (see H.R. 6569), H7721 [26JY]

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) Program: improve (see S. 3631), S7050 [15NO]

Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program: provide dedicated funding (see H.R. 4739), H18 [8JA]

Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program: extend deadline for promulgation of regulations (see H.R. 6414), H6557 [18JY]

Trucking industry: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H5505 [21JN]

——— establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S3760 [12JN]

——— exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H4693 [23MY]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H4693 [23MY]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see S. 3352), S5692 [16AU] (see H.R. 5358), H1753 [21MR]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S2877 [23MY]

——— study impact of motor carrier electronic logging devices (see H.R. 6159), H5362 [20JN]

——— treat shippers of all types of fish and aquaculture equally relative to exemptions from certain hours of service requirements (see S. 2623), S1948 [22MR]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3052 [29MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional funding (see H.R. 4900), H731 [30JA]

Letters

Dept. of Transportation preemption of State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules: American Association for Justice, H3675 [26AP]

——— National Employment Law Project (organization), H3676 [26AP]

——— Samuel P. Loesche, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, H3675 [26AP]

——— several organizations, H3676 [26AP]

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act: David Knudson, National Historic Route 66 Federation, H6217 [16JY]

——— Hamid Bahadori, Automobile Club of Southern California, H6218 [16JY]

——— Ken Busby, Route 66 Alliance, H6218 [16JY]

——— Pam Bowman, National Trust for Historic Preservation, H6217 [16JY]

——— William M. Thomas, Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership (organization), H6217 [16JY]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]

Motions

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Amtrak: Gateway Program funding to expand and renovate the northeast corridor rail line between Newark, NJ, and New York, NY, H1466 [7MR]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Aviation: conduct study of potential impacts of significantly delayed, significantly diminished, or completely failed delivery of Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), H3657 [26AP]

——— implement changes to improve air transportation relative to flight delays, cancellations, or misconnections, H3672, H3673 [26AP]

——— provide air carriers with access to information about applicants to be pilots from the National Driver Register, H3660 [26AP]

——— provide cost-benefit analysis to Congress on changes to baggage reporting requirements, H3657 [26AP]

——— require airlines to create and make available a document outlining air passenger rights when flight diversions occur, H3656 [26AP]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives for corporations to hold accumulated earnings offshore, invest in domestic infrastructure, and provide international tax reform (H.R. 1670), H7816 [4SE]

Crime: ensure terrorists and criminal organizations are not able to register aircraft in the U.S., H3680 [26AP]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (H.R. 6350), H6121 [12JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Disabled: review and revise air travel regulations to improve assistance for individuals with disabilities, H3656 [26AP]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

——— pre-disaster mitigation assistance funding, H9036, H9038 [26SE]

Ecology and environment: reduce judicial review period when litigants can challenge State environmental reviews of transportation projects, H3652 [26AP]

Essential Air Service program: funding, H3593 [26AP], H3719, H3720 [27AP]

FAA: allow airports to apply for grants to construct air traffic control towers, H3649 [26AP]

——— allow regulation of transportation of lithium batteries by air, H3658 [26AP]

——— codify Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integrated Pilot Program, H3649 [26AP]

——— conduct study on diversity of cybersecurity workforce in order to develop recommendations to increase size, quality, and diversity of such workforce, H3683 [26AP]

——— establish prohibitions to prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons in the national airspace system, H3661 [26AP], E568 [27AP]

——— establish Task Force of Flight Standards Reform, H3650 [26AP]

——— extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), H9060 [26SE]

——— include Seattle, WA, in study on health impact of aircraft noise on exposed residents, H3650 [26AP]

——— issue regulations establishing minimum dimensions for seats in passenger aircraft and require airlines to post on their websites the amount of space available for each passenger on an aircraft, H9037 [26SE]

——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles, H3598 [26AP]

——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (H.R. 5346), H5770, H5771 [27JN]

——— provide for research and development to advance aviation safety, security, and economic competitiveness, H3596, H3597 [26AP]

——— require study on economic harm caused by excessive aircraft noise on communities and businesses near major airports, H3650 [26AP]

——— require study on relationship between jet aircraft approach and takeoff speeds and corresponding noise impacts on communities surrounding airports, H3651 [26AP]

Federal Railroad Administration: implement certain recommendations for management and collection of railroad safety data (H.R. 4925), H3068, H3069 [10AP]

Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants: provide dedicated funding (H.R. 4739), E8 [8JA]

GAO: conduct study on economic impact of proposed reforms to Dept. of Transportation Essential Air Service program on local communities, H3657 [26AP]

——— report on effectiveness of FAA safety incident reporting and enforcement policies, H3650 [26AP]

Government regulations: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), H10516, H10517 [21DE]

Information technology: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects, H1414 [6MR]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H1107–H1112 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H1182 [15FE], H1328–H1330 [27FE], H1421–H1424 [6MR], H3066 [10AP], H3494 [24AP], H3962–H3964 [15MY], H4590 [23MY], H4788 [6JN], H7816 [4SE]

Pipeline Safety Act: implementation, H4234 [18MY]

Roads and highways: prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (H.R. 66), H6215–H6219 [16JY]

Safety: require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (H.R. 6773), E1236 [12SE]

SkyWest Airlines: tribute to round-trip service between Plattsburgh, NY, International Airport and Dulles International Airport near Washington, DC, E1172 [24AU]

Sports: clarify commercial driver’s license regulations for rodeo participants, H1275 [27FE]

Surface Transportation Board: require to implement certain recommendations of the inspector general (H.R. 4921), H3068, H3083 [10AP]

Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program: provide dedicated funding (H.R. 4739), E8 [8JA]

Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program: extend deadline for promulgation of regulations (H.R. 6414), H7639 [25JY]

Trucking industry: preempt State regulation of motor carrier meal and rest break rules, H3673–H3677 [26AP]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers, E594 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (S. 3740), S7435 [11DE]

Aviation: modify regulation relative to policies of air carriers on denied boarding, S6538 [4OC]

——— prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers for services provided, S6297 [25SE], S6429 [2OC], S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC]

Batory, Ronald L.: nomination to be Federal Railroad Administration Administrator, S601 [5FE], S6209 [18SE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Common carriers: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (S. 3720), S8002 [20DE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a land exchange between the National Park Service George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Federal Highway Administration Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (H.R. 1397), S3264, S3265 [6JN]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7624 [13DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336, S5338, S5339 [25JY], S5394 [26JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE], S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3023), S3395 [11JN], S6203 [18SE]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Essential Air Service program: improve, S6490 [3OC]

FAA: extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), S6390 [28SE]

Federal employees: tribute to Federal and tribal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2716 [16MY]

Fuchs, Patrick: nomination to the Surface Transportation Board, S8055 [2JA]

Government regulations: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), S7817–S7820 [18DE]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, S856 [12FE], S930 [14FE], S1406 [7MR]

King, Heidi R.: nomination to be National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, S6209 [18SE]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (S. 3324), S5610 [15AU], S7125 [27NO]

——— reform corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S2611 [10MY]

Oberman, Martin J.: nomination to the Surface Transportation Board, S8055 [2JA]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S904 [13FE]

Railroads: require State safety oversight agencies to inspect public rail transit systems and develop risk-based inspection guidance for such agencies (S. 3139), S6310 [25SE]

Safety: improve controlled substances and alcohol testing, S6210 [18SE]

Ships and vessels: amend and enhance certain maritime programs, S2250 [18AP]

Surface Transportation Board: require to implement certain recommendations of the inspector general (H.R. 4921), S6415 [1OC]

Szabat, Joel: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs, S8054 [2JA]

Taxation: increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (S. 2320), S571 [30JA]

Telephones: prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights, S6468 [3OC]

Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program: extend deadline for promulgation of regulations (H.R. 6414), S5560 [1AU]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776–S2778 [17MY]

Reports filed

Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5346) (H. Rept. 115–789), H5814 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior Land Exchange Between George Washington Memorial Parkway and Federal Highway Administration Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1397) (S. Rept. 115–257), S2923 [24MY]

Dept. of Transportation Reports Harmonization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3367) (S. Rept. 115–390), S7132 [27NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]

FAA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1405) (S. Rept. 115–243), S2594 [9MY]

Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2848) (S. Rept. 115–286), S4512 [27JN]

FRA Safety Data Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4925) (H. Rept. 115–623), H3058 [5AP]

Maritime Authorization and Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2717) (S. Rept. 115–292), S4843 [9JY]

Maritime Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5326) (H. Rept. 115–1015), H9509 [13NO]

National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]

Nomination of Diana Furchtgott-Roth To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Research and Technology: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Heidi R. King To Be National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4512 [27JN]

Nomination of Joel Szabat To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S6058 [6SE]

Nomination of Martin J. Oberman to the Surface Transportation Board: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of Michelle A. Schultz to the Surface Transportation Board: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2439 [25AP]

Nomination of Patrick Fuchs to the Surface Transportation Board: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2439 [25AP]

Nomination of Thelma Drake To Be Federal Transit Administration Administrator: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2678 [15MY]

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 66) (H. Rept. 115–821), H6262 [16JY]

STB Information Security Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2844) (S. Rept. 115–322), S5692 [16AU]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4921) (H. Rept. 115–622), H3058 [5AP]

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 66, Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, H6215 [16JY]

H.R. 4921, STB Information Security Improvement Act, H3068 [10AP]

H.R. 4925, FRA Safety Data Improvement Act, H3068 [10AP]

H.R. 5346, Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act, H5770 [27JN]

H.R. 6414, Dept. of Transportation deadline extension for promulgation of regulations under Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program, H7639 [25JY]

H.R. 6897, Airport and Airway Extension Act, Part II, H9060 [26SE]

S. 346, National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act, S2777 [17MY]

S. 2320, Building U.S. Infrastructure and Leveraging Development (BUILD) Act, S302 [18JA]

S. 2586, increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S1876 [21MR]

S. 3139, Transit Rail Inspection Practices (TRIP) Act, S6310 [25SE]

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

S. 3367, Dept. of Transportation Reports Harmonization Act, S7819 [18DE], H10516 [21DE]

S. 3461, AMBER Alert Nationwide Act, S7624 [13DE]

S. 3631, Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, S7053 [15NO]

S. Con. Res. 42, support EPA vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act, S5588 [1AU]

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REPORTS HARMONIZATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3367), S7804, S7817, S7819 [18DE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3367), S5831 [22AU]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 3367), H10516, H10517 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3367), S7817–S7820 [18DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3367) (S. Rept. 115–390), S7132 [27NO]

Texts of

S. 3367, provisions, S7819 [18DE], H10516 [21DE]

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS related term(s) Veterans

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

Dept. of HUD: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (S. 1333), S2884 [23MY]

Douglas Fournet Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Lake Charles, LA: designate (S. 3444), S7805, S7820 [18DE]

Federal employees: provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (H.R. 2772), S2730, S2732 [16MY], H4871 [7JN]

Health: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine (S. 925), S24, S25 [3JA]

Health care facilities: carry out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at departmental medical centers (S. 1873), S525 [25JA]

Ray Hendrix Veterans Clinic, Statesboro, GA: designate (H.R. 3946), S7138, S7139, S7141 [27NO], H9802 [10DE]

Veterans Justice Outreach Program: hire additional specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1188, S1190 [15FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

Articles and editorials

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center—Houston, Texas Grant Provides More Than $666K for Permanent Housing for Homeless Veterans, H4990 [8JN]

Bills and resolutions

Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs: establish (see S. 3269), S5360 [25JY]

Animals: provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses who do not have mobility impairments (see H.R. 6908), H9089 [26SE]

Appropriations: making continuing for veterans benefits and services in the event of a Government shutdown (see S. 2323), S300 [18JA]

Armed Forces: improve oversight of Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2799), S2552 [8MY]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2748), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 4954), H902 [6FE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (see S. 3299), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5553), H3440 [18AP] (see H.R. 7025), H9414 [2OC]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]

Aviation: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

Beasley, David: relief (see H.R. 7162), H9568 [16NO]

BLM: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery (see S. 2414), S840 [8FE]

Cemeteries and funerals: provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H6463 [17JY]

Chemicals: establish a registry to ensure Armed Forces members who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on military installations receive information on such exposure (see S. 2719), S2321 [19AP] (see H.R. 5921), H4583 [22MY]

Children and youth: provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (see S. 2565), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5486), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide health, rehabilitation, and monetary benefits to children with spina bifida whose parents were exposed to herbicides while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 3175), S4734 [28JN]

Civil liberties: restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2386), S651 [6FE]

Civil War—U.S.: inventory Confederate commemorative works on certain Federal lands (see H.R. 5056), H1212 [15FE]

Claims: conduct outreach to veterans on effect of certain delayed payments of claims for emergency medical care and submit to Congress an annual report on such delayed payments (see H.R. 5500), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide for certain limitations and clarifications on false claims and civil actions relative to FHA and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 5993), H4738 [1JN]

——— require notices of denial of claims for benefits be delivered by certified mail (see H.R. 6996), H9405 [28SE]

Colleges and universities: make grants to public institutions of higher education for establishment of Veterans Resource Centers (see H.R. 6766), H8107 [10SE]

——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (see H.R. 6234), H5748 [26JN]

Contracts: clarify treatment of certain surviving spouses under contracting goals and preferences (see H.R. 5044), H1211 [15FE]

——— improve procurement practices (see S. 3794), S7926 [19DE]

Credit: clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans to allow pooling of Dept. of Veterans Affairs loans through Ginnie Mae (see S. 3536), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 6737), H7941 [7SE]

Crime: improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

Death and dying: prohibit from requiring a surviving spouse to return certain payments for a month in which the veteran dies (see H.R. 5301), H1651 [15MR]

——— take actions necessary to ensure that certain individuals may update the burn pit registry with a registered individual’s cause of death (see H.R. 6959), H9151 [27SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify exception to work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility by expanding employment opportunities, including certain veterans’ programs (see S. 2477), S1316 [1MR]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5671), H3746 [1MY]

Dept. of HHS: require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 4897), H731 [30JA]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3024), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 5786), H3934 [11MY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: submit report on open burn pits (see H.R. 5920), H4583 [22MY]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see S. 3656), S7088 [26NO] (see H.R. 6398), H6462 [17JY]

Disabled: conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (see S. 3683), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 6418), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide for presumption of service-connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain (see S. 3373), S5931 [23AU]

Diseases and disorders: carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H4583 [22MY]

——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H1475 [7MR]

——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 6419), H6557 [18JY]

——— improve access of veterans to cancer treatment at non-departmental facilities (see H.R. 5095), H1266 [26FE]

——— protect Medicare and VA benefits for medical device treatments for male incontinence and impotence resulting from treatment for prostate cancer and other diseases (see H. Res. 812), H3095 [10AP]

Douglas Fournet Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Lake Charles, LA: designate (see S. 3444), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6839), H8732 [17SE]

Drugs: allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with departmental physicians as authorized by State law (see S. 3409), S6038 [5SE]

——— conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see S. 2796), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5520), H3342 [16AP]

——— ensure that certain medical centers have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances medications (see H.R. 6848), H8737 [20SE]

——— enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct surveys to measure cannabis use by veterans (see H.R. 7128), H9525 [14NO]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

——— provide for a policy on medicinal cannabis (see H.R. 7130), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide training in use of medical cannabis for all departmental primary care providers (see H.R. 7129), H9525 [14NO]

Education: authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices (see H.R. 5866), H4209 [17MY]

——— authorize use of veterans educational assistance for examinations and assessments to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 6815), H8725 [13SE]

——— authorize use of veterans educational assistance for examinations to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning (see S. 3318), S5582 [1AU]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see S. 3130), S4369 [25JN] (see H.R. 4830), H552 [18JA]

——— ensure certain educational benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating the ability of a servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or child of a servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 5781), H3935 [11MY]

——— extend authority to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed (see H.R. 7119), H9510 [13NO]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 5538), H3396 [17AP]

——— provide information about whether educational institutions allow individuals to stay enrolled pending receipt of departmental educational assistance (see S. 3447), S6189 [17SE]

Employment: establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (see H.R. 5938), H4692 [23MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6143 [12SE]

Federal aid programs: carry out a pilot program on providing intensive community care coordination and supportive services to veteran families who lack adequate access to services (see S. 2336), S500 [24JA]

——— develop a standard letter format for individuals who are indebted to the U.S. due to participation in departmental benefits programs and provide notice of such debt by electronic means (see S. 2884), S2773 [17MY]

——— establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2835 [22MY]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3749 [3MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (see S. 3479), S6223 [18SE]

——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (see S. 2341), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 7144), H9567 [16NO]

Federal employees: ensure certain employees are subject to the same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other Federal employees (see H.R. 6101), H5199 [14JN]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (see H.R. 5215), H1500 [8MR]

——— provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (see S. 2382), S651 [6FE]

——— submit an annual report on performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees (S. 114) (see S. 2807), S2594 [9MY]

——— submit an annual report on use of official time by employees and limit instances in which official time may be granted for certain purposes (see S. 2288), S138 [10JA]

GSA: carry out a pilot program to enter into agreements for construction, renovation, improvement, and lease of facilities in order to address deferred capital backlog of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 7352), H10336 [19DE]

Hazardous substances: use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (see H.R. 5974), H4731 [25MY]

Health: adopt certain strategies for preventive colorectal screenings for veterans (see H.R. 6581), H7722 [26JY]

——— establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 7138), H9539 [15NO]

——— establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (see S. 3235), S5066 [18JY]

——— expand eligibility of low-income veterans to receive dental care (see H.R. 6963), H9151 [27SE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3529), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6993), H9405 [28SE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents stationed at Wurtsmith AFB, MI, and exposed to volatile organic compounds and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3528), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6994), H9405 [28SE]

——— furnish nursing home care and hospital care at State licensed or certified residential care facilities (see H.R. 5397), H2041 [22MR]

——— improve dental care provided to veterans (see S. 3313), S5518 [31JY]

——— improve productivity of management of health care (see H.R. 6066), H5021 [8JN]

——— improve scheduling of medical appointments, accountability of contractors for care scheduled on behalf of veterans, and payment of claims to providers (see H.R. 4783), H169 [11JA]

——— inform individuals who are eligible to enroll in departmental dental insurance plan of the benefits of such plan (see H.R. 7085), H9443 [23OC]

——— provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits (see H.R. 7288), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 7287), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide process for family members of deceased individuals eligible for burn pit registry to register for such registry on behalf of the deceased individual (see H.R. 6027), H4979 [7JN]

——— report biennially on actions taken to address issues that led to inclusion of veterans health care on GAO High Risk List (see S. 2656), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5683), H3781 [7MY]

——— require senior departmental officials to receive VA health care (see H.R. 5097), H1266 [26FE]

——— review health care providers whose licenses were terminated for care or services provided at non-departmental facilities and notify patients who received inadequate care from such providers (see S. 3501), S6341 [26SE]

——— review processes and requirements for scheduling health care appointments and conducting consultations (see S. 2357), S581 [30JA]

——— study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma and liver disease in veterans of the Vietnam era caused by exposure to certain parasites (see H.R. 6637), H7724 [26JY]

——— update handbook on planning and activating community-based outpatient clinics to improve leasing projects and provide training on use of such handbook (see H.R. 6867), H8883 [25SE]

Health care facilities: address staffing and other issues at health care facilities, including underserved facilities (see S. 2356), S581 [30JA]

——— allow veterans who live a certain distance from a VA organ transplant center to receive care at certain non-departmental facilities (see S. 2473), S1286 [28FE]

——— carry out a demonstration program to provide expanded access to medical services through partnerships between departmental medical centers and federally qualified health centers (see H.R. 5047), H1212 [15FE]

——— carry out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at departmental medical centers (see H.R. 5830), H3977 [15MY]

——— designate certain funding for hospital care and medical services in non-departmental facilities pursuant to contracts as changes in concepts and definitions for certain budgetary purposes (see H.R. 5805), H3976 [15MY]

——— enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of certain veterans unable to live independently to non-departmental medical foster homes (see H.R. 5693), H3782 [7MY]

——— notify qualifying veterans of a covered change of service reducing or eliminating a medical service provided at a departmental medical facility (see H.R. 6151), H5284 [19JN]

——— require departmental medical facility directors to submit plans on how to improve such facilities (see S. 2622), S1948 [22MR] (see H.R. 5246), H1507 [9MR]

Health care professionals: ensure certain health care contractors are subject to Federal tort claims laws to improve accountability of physicians (see H.R. 7105), H9459 [30OC]

——— increase efficiency in recruitment and hiring of health care workers separating from the Armed Forces and create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals (see S. 3417), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6539), H7720 [26JY]

Herbicides: extend authority to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent (see S. 3507), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6941), H9150 [27SE]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H553 [18JA]

——— remove manifestation period needed for presumption of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to herbicides (see S. 3355), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6566), H7721 [26JY]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 6509), H7685 [25JY]

——— waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for home loan program guaranteed loans (see H.R. 6161), H5362 [20JN]

HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH): improve and protect by prohibiting shifting of funds and increase number and expedite hiring of case managers (see S. 2750), S2439 [25AP]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

Jacksonville, FL: carry out a major medical facility project (see H.R. 6285), H5974 [28JN]

Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 7108), H9460 [30OC]

Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic, Las Cruces, NM: designate (see H.R. 6863), H8742 [24SE]

Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (see S. 3690), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7163), H9573 [20NO]

Mare Island Naval Cemetery: seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer (see S. 2881), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5588), H3452 [23AP]

Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY: designate (see S. 3694), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 7240), H9819 [10DE]

Marshall Islands: provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S2623 [10MY]

Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program: improve by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (see S. 3737), S7431 [11DE] (see H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]

Members of Congress: permit use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H3049 [26MR]

Mental health: carry out a demonstration program to expand availability of telemedicine services for veterans living in rural areas with certain mental health disorders (see H.R. 7017), H9414 [2OC]

——— conduct a pilot program on post-traumatic growth (see H.R. 5986), H4736 [29MY]

——— establish a grant program for eligible nonprofit organizations to carry out positive psychology reconditioning programs for veterans (see H.R. 5152), H1341 [1MR]

——— furnish mental health care to certain former Armed Forces members who are not otherwise eligible to receive such care (see S. 2548), S1735 [14MR]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 5314), H1651 [15MR]

Mission statement: revise to be more inclusive of women veterans and surviving family members (see S. 3672), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7158), H9568 [16NO]

National cemeteries: permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see S. 2280), S46 [4JA]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (see S. Res. 551), S4035 [19JN] (see H. Res. 950), H5285 [19JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 1133), H9448 [26OC]

Pensions: provide for payment of Medal of Honor special pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient (see S. 2485), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6679), H7772 [24AU]

Philippines: deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see S. 2433), S1164 [15FE]

——— extend authority for operation of regional office in Manila (see S. 3415), S6058 [6SE]

Phoenix, AZ: carry out a pilot program to improve ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with veterans’ benefits within Phoenix VA Health Care System (see H.R. 7013), H9413 [2OC]

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program: enhance payment of monthly housing stipends paid (see S. 3328), S5582 [1AU]

——— ensure individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend paid to the individuals (see S. 2294), S167 [11JA]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see S. 3777), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 7273), H10169 [12DE]

——— extend period in which entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred (see H.R. 6769), H8107 [10SE] (see H.R. 6860), H8738 [20SE]

——— provide additional entitlement to benefits of certain veterans and Armed Forces members who require extra time to complete remedial and deficiency courses (see S. 3627), S6964 [14NO]

——— require payment of individuals who are owed assistance amounts that they are entitled to by law (see S. 5), S7275 [4DE]

Public buildings: carry out a pilot program to enter into agreements for construction, renovation, improvement, and lease of facilities in order to address deferred capital backlog (see H.R. 7317), H10269 [17DE]

Real estate: protect veterans from predatory home lending (see S. 2304), S168 [11JA]

Robert Maxwell VA Clinic, Bend, OR: designate (see H.R. 6632), H7724 [26JY]

SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]

Taxation: provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (see S. 3563), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6392), H6263 [16JY]

Veterans: extend authorities relating to homeless veterans (see S. 3419), S6059 [6SE] (see H.R. 4898), H731 [30JA]

——— improve contracting opportunities for service-connected disabled veteran-owned small business concerns (see S. 3606), S6816 [11OC]

——— include federally qualified health centers and primary care associations in efforts to help homeless veterans (see H.R. 6572), H7722 [26JY]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 3089), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 4958), H973 [7FE]

Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration: establish (see S. 2768), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5644), H3706 [26AP]

Veterans Healing Veterans Medical Access Scholarship Program: expand to include medical students in predominantly Hispanic-serving medical schools (see H.R. 7193), H9742 [29NO]

Veterans Health Administration: establish qualifications for human resources positions (see H.R. 5864), H4209 [17MY]

——— provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain personnel and reform recruitment and hiring process (see H.R. 5521), H3342 [16AP]

——— provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of physicians (see S. 3302), S5517 [31JY]

——— report on opioid prescribing rates of physicians and conduct pain management training for physicians with highest rates of opioid prescribing (see S. 2819), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5829), H3977 [15MY]

——— support polices to maintain, oppose privatization of veterans health services, and create integrated health care networks for veterans (see H. Res. 1025), H7155 [24JY]

Veterans Legacy Program: establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials (see H.R. 6420), H6557 [18JY]

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program: eliminate period of eligibility (see H.R. 5452), H3094 [10AP]

Women: improve provision of health care for women veterans (see H.R. 5966), H4728 [24MY]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see S. 2402), S840 [8FE]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations (H.R. 5895), H7946–H8106 [10SE]

Letters

Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3952 [15MY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H3952 [15MY]

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act: Carl Blake, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H5618 [25JN]

——— Carlos U. Fuentes, VFW, H5618 [25JN]

——— Dana T. Atkins, Military Officers Association of America, H5618 [25JN]

——— Denise Rohan, American Legion, H5620 [25JN]

——— Garry J. Augustine, DAV, H5619 [25JN]

——— John B. Wells, Military-Veterans Advocacy, Inc., S7380 [10DE], H5619 [25JN]

——— John Rowan, Vietnam Veterans of America (organization), H5618 [25JN]

——— Keith Hall, CBO, S7383 [10DE]

——— Mike Yates and Michael J. Little, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association, H5619 [25JN]

——— Neil Van Ess, Military Order of the Purple Heart, H5619 [25JN]

——— Thomas J. Snee, Fleet Reserve Association, H5620 [25JN]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) approved resolutions: Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9257 [28SE], H10213 [17DE]

Dept. of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8870 [25SE]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H8870 [25SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General funding: Michael J. Missal, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H4989 [8JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs protection of veterans from predatory home lending: Senators Tillis and Warren, H9065 [26SE]

Transition Improvement Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7137 [24JY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H7137 [24JY]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act funding: several veterans and military organizations, S4362 [25JN]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: several organizations, H4040 [16MY]

Press releases

Heroism Knows No Gender—Veterans Outreach Center Serves Female Veteran Families, H4991 [8JN]

How the Salvation Army Helped a Mother and Her Children Keep Their Home, H4992 [8JN]

Remarks in House

Adaptive Sports Equine-Assisted Therapy Program: funding, H4977 [7JN]

Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry: educational outreach funding, H4974 [7JN]

——— funding, H4976, H4977 [7JN]

Animals: carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (H.R. 2327), H4287 [22MY]

Appropriations: make rescissions in non-defense discretionary spending, H3223–H3230 [13AP]

——— making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Armed Forces: make grants to eligible organizations to provide transition assistance to members of the Armed Forces recently separated from active duty and their spouses, H7139 [24JY]

——— require receipt of additional training under Transition Assistance Program, H7705 [26JY]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (H.R. 4954), H787 [6FE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H3731 [27AP], H7134–H7140 [24JY]

Benefits: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), H5611–H5621, H5635 [25JN], H5667 [26JN], E916 [26JN]

BLM: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery (S. 35), H3951–H3953 [15MY]

Cemeteries and funerals: provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, H9799, H9800 [10DE]

——— provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty (H.R. 4335), H3755 [7MY]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), H9794–H9802 [10DE]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (H.R. 6409), H6637 [23JY]

Center for Innovation for Care and Payment: funding, E804 [8JN]

Children and youth: provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (H.R. 5486), E443 [12AP]

Colleges and universities: support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (H.R. 6234), E918 [26JN]

Community Care Program: funding, H4998, H4999 [8JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H27 [9JA]

Contracts: clarify treatment of certain surviving spouses under contracting goals and preferences (H.R. 5044), H4259, H4260 [21MY]

——— report on delinquent payments to vendors and contractors, H4987, H4988 [8JN]

Cookus, Susan: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee National Female Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H3937 [15MY]

Credit: clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans to allow pooling of Dept. of Veterans Affairs loans through Ginnie Mae (H.R. 6737), H9056, H9064, H9065 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense: monitor medication prescribing practices for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, H4565 [22MY]

——— open air burn pits research funding, H5796–H5798 [27JN]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (H.R. 5671), H5798 [27JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H2024 [22MR], H4786–H4792 [6JN], H4862–H4869, H4884–H4977 [7JN], H4984, H4985–H5000 [8JN], H7937 [7SE], H8181–H8184, H8239–H8245 [13SE], E832 [13JN], E1281 [24SE]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (H.R. 6398), H8868–H8872 [25SE]

Disabled: conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (H.R. 6418), H10427, H10428 [20DE]

District of Columbia: Inspector General oversight over Washington, DC, VA Medical Center funding, H4988–H4990 [8JN]

Douglas Fournet Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Lake Charles, LA: designate (S. 3444), H10428 [20DE]

Drugs: enter into memorandum of understanding with a national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs under which departmental health care providers shall query such network, H4044 [16MY]

——— enter into memorandum of understanding with a national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs under which departmental health care providers shall query such network (H.R. 3832), H4250, H4251 [21MY]

Education: disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment, H9800 [10DE]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (H.R. 4830), H4254–H4256 [21MY]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs, H9799 [10DE]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (H.R. 5538), H7133, H7134 [24JY]

Electronic Health Record Modernization Program: funding, H4867 [7JN]

——— provide documents on oversight to ensure medical records are available electronically and are easily transferrable between medical facilities, H9799, H9800 [10DE]

——— provide documents on oversight to ensure medical records are available electronically and are easily transferrable between medical facilities (H.R. 4245), H4253, H4254 [21MY]

Employment: establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (H.R. 5938), H7142–H7144 [24JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H8245 [13SE]

Federal aid programs: establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H3913 [10MY], H3994, H3996, H3998, H4005, H4014–H4046 [16MY], H4236 [18MY], H9536 [15NO], E694, E695 [21MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), H8754–H8759 [25SE]

Federal employees: apply requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees (S. 899), H6213–H6215 [16JY]

——— ensure employee labor union activities do not interfere with performance of their assigned work duties, H1450 [7MR]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials, H9800 [10DE]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (H.R. 5215), H4256, H4257 [21MY]

——— provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (H.R. 2772), Senate amendment, H4871 [7JN]

Hazardous substances: use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (H.R. 5974), H7144, H7145 [24JY]

Health: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (H.R. 3642), H1421 [6MR], H4248–H4250 [21MY]

——— create an opioid abuse health care kit for community health centers, H4986, H4987 [8JN]

——— develop hospice care standards tailored to the needs of combat veterans, H4975 [7JN]

——— ensure access to health care and support services for veterans, H3757 [7MY]

——— ensure health care providers at VA medical facilities complete a continuing education course in pain management, H4987 [8JN]

——— establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (H.R. 1279), H1604 [14MR]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine, H9536 [15NO]

——— improve provision of adult day health care services for veterans (S. 324), H1513–H1515 [13MR]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce proposed rule relative to injured or amputee veteran’s ability to select prosthetist or orthotist of choice whether employed by VA or on contract with VA, H4993 [8JN]

——— waive copayment requirement for medical and hospital services in the case of certain billing errors and inform veterans of payment plan and waiver rights relative to untimely billing (H.R. 1972), H4247, H4248 [21MY]

Health care facilities: allow veterans who live a certain distance from a VA organ transplant center to receive care at certain non-departmental facilities, H4044 [16MY]

——— carry out a pilot program on the use of medical scribes in medical centers, H3996 [16MY]

——— designate certain funding for hospital care and medical services in non-departmental facilities pursuant to contracts as changes in concepts and definitions for certain budgetary purposes (H.R. 5805), H3998 [16MY], H4866 [7JN]

——— ensure the VA phone system allows veterans to directly call their local community-based outpatient center for appointments, H4975, H4976 [7JN]

——— enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of certain veterans unable to live independently to non-departmental medical foster homes (H.R. 5693), H7172–H7175 [25JY]

Health care professionals: clarify role of podiatrists, H4042 [16MY]

——— establish clinical observation pilot program for pre-med students preparing to attend medical school (H.R. 2787), H7132, H7133 [24JY]

Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program: improve, H4045 [16MY]

Herbicides: modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era, H5617 [25JN]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea, E916 [26JN]

Hershel ‘‘Woody’’ Williams VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV: designate (H.R. 3663), H4261–H4263 [21MY]

Homeless: homeless veterans programs funding, H4990, H4991, H4994 [8JN]

Housing: adjust certain limits on the guaranteed amount of a home loan under the home loan program, H5617 [25JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

Lexington VA Health Care System, Lexington, KY: designate and name campuses in honor of Franklin R. Sousley and Troy Bowling (H.R. 4533), H1081–H1083 [13FE]

Little Rock, AR: Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System nurses named to Great 100 Nurses Celebration of Arkansas honoree list, E1144 [10AU]

Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (H.R. 7163), H9578, H9656 [27NO]

Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program: improve by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary, H9800 [10DE]

——— improve by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (H.R. 5418), H4257, H4258 [21MY]

Mental health: address epidemic of veteran suicide, H9140 [27SE]

——— furnish free and comprehensive mental health care to veterans (H.R. 2736), H5758 [27JN]

——— furnish mental health care to certain former members of the Armed Forces who are not otherwise eligible to receive such care (H.R. 918), H8167 [12SE]

——— mental health and suicide prevention programs funding, H4976 [7JN]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (H.R. 5314), H7161 [25JY]

Montana: redesignate certain clinics (S. 1282), H4260, H4261, H4263 [21MY]

National cemeteries: inter individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (H.R. 4716), H1450 [7MR]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: observance, H5231, H5273 [19JN], H5290 [20JN], H5758 [27JN]

National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day: designate (H. Res. 1133), E1532 [16NO]

Newtown, PA: Washington Crossing National Cemetery dedication of Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, E810 [8JN]

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program: provide for housing stipends and supply fee payments for individuals affected by extended school closures due to natural disasters, H7137 [24JY]

——— ensure individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend paid to the individuals, H9799, H9801 [10DE]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (H.R. 7273), H10323 [19DE]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (S. 3777), H10428–H10430 [20DE]

Presidential appointments: call for appointment of nominees to key vacancies, H5162 [14JN]

Ray Hendrix Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Statesboro, GA: designate, H9802 [10DE]

Ray Hendrix Veterans Clinic, Statesboro, GA: designate (H.R. 3946), H4251–H4253 [21MY]

——— designate (H.R. 3946), Senate amendments, H9802 [10DE]

Real estate: protect veterans from predatory home lending, H9064, H9065 [26SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6637–H6639 [23JY], H7171 [25JY]

Riverside National Cemetery: tribute to University of California, Riverside research grant, H1736 [21MR]

Rohrabacher, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9685–H9688 [28NO]

Sec. of Veterans Affairs: qualifications, H3590 [26AP]

Sergeant Ernest I. ‘‘Boots’’ Thomas VA Clinic, Tallahassee, FL: designate (H.R. 4687), H4871 [7JN]

——— designate (S. 2246), H4964 [7JN]

Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility, Murfreesboro, TN: designate (H.R. 2634), H8753 [25SE]

Supportive Services for Veteran Families: funding, H4991, H4992 [8JN]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: funding, H4866 [7JN]

Veterans: address effects of veterans exposed to burn pits, H3690 [26AP]

——— extend homeless veterans reintegration programs and clarify eligibility for services under such programs (H.R. 4451), H4263–H4265 [21MY], E1728 [21DE]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4958), H4258, H4259 [21MY]

——— provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (H.R. 506), H1570–H1573 [14MR]

——— provide outreach to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, H5720 [26JN], H5800 [27JN]

——— require use of certified mail and plain language in certain debt collection activities, H9799, H9801 [10DE]

Veterans Crisis Line: study effectiveness in preventing veteran suicide (H.R. 4173), H24 [9JA], H8167 [12SE]

Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration: establish, H7173, H7174 [25JY]

Veterans Health Administration: establish qualifications for human resources positions (H.R. 5864), H7141, H7142 [24JY]

Veterans Justice Outreach Program: hire additional specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), H5133–H5135, H5138 [13JN]

Veterans Transportation Program: funding, H4986 [8JN]

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program: eliminate period of eligibility, H7137 [24JY]

——— funding, H4973 [7JN]

Women: increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (H.R. 4635), H5137–H5138 [13JN], H8167 [12SE]

——— provide for certain reporting requirements relative to medical care for women veterans provided by departmental and non-departmental medical providers (H.R. 4334), H4265–H4267 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Aurora, CO: opening of Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, S5031 [18JY]

Benefits: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), S7380–S7383 [10DE], S7424 [11DE], S7553 [13DE], S7761 [18DE], S7835–S7837 [19DE]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), unanimous-consent request, S7379, S7380 [10DE], S7835 [19DE]

Bonzanto, Tamara: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, S8053 [2JA]

Cemeteries and funerals: provide for a consistent eligibility date for provision of memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable (H.R. 3656), S1320, S1321 [1MR]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), S1321 [1MR], S7896 [19DE]

Civil liberties: restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (S. 2386), S653 [6FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7982–S7984 [20DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S2889 [24MY], S2975–S2978 [5JN], S6941 [14NO]

——— legislative accomplishments relative to veterans’ care and services, S6781 [11OC]

Dept. of Education: review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S1935 [22MR], S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of HUD: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (S. 1333), S2884, S2885 [23MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S3973–S3976 [18JN], S4011, S4014–S4016, S4018–S4024, S4026, S4028, S4030, S4031, S4249 [19JN], S4253–S4257, S4271–S4275 [20JN], S4313, S4324, S4325, S4328–S4330 [21JN], S4354, S4358–S4364, S4367 [25JN], S4889–S4891 [11JY], S6045 [6SE], S6116, S6122, S6133–S6136, S6148 [12SE], S6183 [17SE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (S. 3024), S3395 [11JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot program to assess feasibility and advisability of expanding use of physician assistants specializing in psychiatric medicine, S6214 [18SE]

——— designate certain non-departmental mental health care providers as providers who have particular knowledge of provision of mental health care to Armed Forces members and veterans, S6214 [18SE]

——— improve provision of mental health care to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, S6214 [18SE]

Disabled: furnish assistance for adaptations of residences of disabled veterans in rehabilitation programs (H.R. 3562), S2732 [16MY]

——— improve treatment of medical evidence provided by non-departmental medical professionals in support of disability claims compensation (H.R. 1725), S1190 [15FE]

Diseases and disorders: provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (S. 2038), S5262 [24JY]

Douglas Fournet Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Lake Charles, LA: designate (S. 3444), S7820 [18DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46)—unanimous-consent agreement, S6124 [12SE]

Federal aid programs: establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (S. 2906), unanimous-consent request, S2823 [22MY]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S2761, S2764, S2765 [17MY], S2781 [21MY], S2801, S2806–S2809, S2812, S2823–S2827 [22MY], S2843, S2857–S2862, S2864–S2866, S2871 [23MY], S2894, S2909, S2911–S2913 [24MY], S3002, S3003 [6JN], S5118–S5122 [23JY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), S6254 [18SE]

——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery, S4274 [20JN]

Federal employees: apply requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees (S. 899), S1848 [20MR], S5869 [22AU]

——— provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (H.R. 2772), S2732 [16MY]

Gfrerer, James P.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Information and Technology, S8053 [2JA]

Health: allow entrance into agreements with non-departmental health care providers if unable to provide health care in departmental facilities or through contracts or sharing agreements, S2825 [22MY]

——— carry out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy technology to veterans (H.R. 1162), S7896 [19DE]

——— establish a commission to make recommendations on modernization or realignment of health facilities, improve construction and management leases, and amend and fund the Veterans Choice Program, S2823 [22MY]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine, S2807 [22MY]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine (S. 925), S25 [3JA]

——— submit plan to Congress to avoid clinical mistakes by employees that result in adverse events that require certain disclosures, S4367 [25JN]

Health care facilities: carry out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at departmental medical centers (S. 1873), S525, S526 [25JA], S2860 [23MY]

Hershel ‘‘Woody’’ Williams VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV: designate (H.R. 3663), S2942 [24MY]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

Jackson, Ronny L.: nomination to be Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S2135 [16AP], S2445 [25AP]

——— withdrawal of nomination to be Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S2450 [26AP]

Law enforcement officers: provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers (S. 867), S2663 [15MY], S2763 [17MY], S6214 [18SE]

Lexington VA Health Care System, Lexington, KY: designate and name campuses in honor of Franklin R. Sousley and Troy Bowling (H.R. 4533), S1191 [15FE]

Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT: designate (H.R. 7163), S7347 [6DE]

Mental health: evaluate mental health care and suicide prevention programs and require a loan repayment pilot program for psychiatrists, S6214 [18SE]

——— expand eligibility for certain health care benefits to include certain veterans seeking mental health care, S2807 [22MY]

Montana: redesignate certain clinics (S. 1282), S2816 [22MY]

National cemeteries: inter individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (S. 1179), S2721 [16MY]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (S. Res. 551), S4271 [20JN], S4351 [21JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 554), S4293 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 554), S4293 [20JN]

Native Americans: clarify that tribal health providers funded by the Indian Health Service are inclueded in VA Choice Program, S2862 [23MY]

Office of the Inspector General: ensure access to information or documents deemed necessary to investigate and provide oversight, S4272 [20JN]

Pensions: protect individuals eligible for increased pension on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices (H.R. 3122), S1191 [15FE]

Pharmaceuticals: improve access to affordable prescription drugs, S7220 [29NO]

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program: enhance payment of monthly housing stipends paid (S. 3328), S7222 [29NO]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (S. 3777), S7821 [18DE]

——— grant eligibility to members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, S5799 [22AU]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2466 [26AP]

Quincy, IL: outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at the Illinois Veterans Home, S2590 [9MY]

Ray Hendrix Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Statesboro, GA: designate, S7141 [27NO]

Ray Hendrix Veterans Clinic, Statesboro, GA: designate (H.R. 3946), S7141 [27NO]

Senate: legislative priorities, S82 [9JA], S114–S116 [10JA], S276 [18JA]

Sergeant Ernest I. ‘‘Boots’’ Thomas VA Clinic, Tallahassee, FL: designate (S. 2246), S1130 [14FE]

Servicemen’s Readjustment Act: anniversary, S4270 [20JN]

Taxation: clarify certain rules relative to veteran health insurance and codify veteran eligibility for premium tax credit (H.R. 2372), S615 [5FE], S618 [6FE]

——— clarify certain rules relative to veteran health insurance and codify veteran eligibility for premium tax credit (H.R. 2372), unanimous-consent request, S3741 [12JN]

VA caregiver programs: expand and strengthen, S2816 [22MY]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: funding, S4015 [19JN], S4273 [20JN], S4362 [25JN]

——— implementation, S7216 [29NO]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4958), S6311 [25SE]

——— protect veterans’ credit ratings by delaying inclusion of medical debt from services received through Veterans Choice Program and other VA programs from reports to credit reporting agencies, S1359 [6MR]

——— tribute to women veterans, S6960 [14NO]

Veterans Choice Program: include all veterans enrolled in departmental patient enrollment system (S. 2168), S228, S229 [17JA]

Veterans Crisis Line: study effectiveness in preventing veteran suicide, S4271, S4272 [20JN]

Veterans Educational Assistance Act: implementation, S7216 [29NO]

Veterans Justice Outreach Program: hire additional specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), S5869 [22AU]

——— hire additional specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1190 [15FE]

Wilkie, Robert L.: nomination to be Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S5116, S5119–S5122, S5124 [23JY]

——— nomination to be Sec. of Veterans Affairs, unanimous-consent agreement, S5112 [19JY]

Reports filed

Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 35) (H. Rept. 115–626), H3094 [10AP]

Caring for Our Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 2193) (S. Rept. 115–212), S1451 [7MR]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

Dept. of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6398) (H. Rept. 115–974), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clarification of Presumptions Relating to Exposure of Certain Veterans Who Served in the Vicinity of Vietnam: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 299) (H. Rept. 115–680), H4241 [18MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Creation of On-Site Treatment Systems Affording Veterans Improvements and Numerous General Safety (VA COST SAVINGS) Enhancements Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5974) (H. Rept. 115–869), H7153 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Health Care Management Productivity Improvement: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 6066) (H. Rept. 115–1034), H9567 [16NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Increase of Number of Peer-to-Peer Counselors Providing Counseling for Women Veterans: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4635) (H. Rept. 115–687), H4241 [18MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5786) (H. Rept. 115–673), H3934 [11MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3024) (S. Rept. 115–269), S3292 [7JN]

Energy and Water Development, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans’ Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 5895) (H. Rept. 115–929), H8106 [10SE]

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Extension and Eligibility for Services Under Such Programs Clarification: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4451) (H. Rept. 115–686), H4241 [18MY]

Improving Oversight of Women Veterans’ Care Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4334) (H. Rept. 115–685), H4241 [18MY]

Include Active Duty for Suspending Charges to Veterans’ Educational Assistance During Periods of Suspended Participation in Vocational Rehabilitation Programs: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5538) (H. Rept. 115–870), H7154 [24JY]

Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5963) (H. Rept. 115–868), H7153 [24JY]

Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (Military SAVE) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3642) (H. Rept. 115–683), H4241 [18MY]

Nomination of James P. Gfrerer To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Information and Technology: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Paul R. Lawrence To Be Under Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Benefits: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S2261 [18AP]

Nomination of Robert L. Wilkie To Be Sec. of Veterans Affairs: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S4875 [10JY]

Nomination of Tamara Bonzanto To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 506) (H. Rept. 115–599), H1607 [14MR]

Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6737) (H. Rept. 115–983), H9088 [26SE]

Protecting Veterans Credit Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2683) (H. Rept. 115–1025), H9525 [14NO]

Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5044) (H. Rept. 115–689), H4241 [18MY]

Servicemembers Improved Transition Through Reforms for Ensuring Progress (SIT-REP) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4830) (H. Rept. 115–694), H4283 [21MY]

Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5649) (H. Rept. 115–864), H7153 [24JY]

VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4243) (H. Rept. 115–1036)115–1036), H9567 [16NO]

VA Billing Accountability Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1972) (H. Rept. 115–681), H4241 [18MY]

VA Care in the Community Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4242) (H. Rept. 115–585), H1372 [5MR]

VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5864) (H. Rept. 115–872), H7154 [24JY]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5674) (H. Rept. 115–671), H3934 [11MY]

Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5418) (H. Rept. 115–693), H4283 [21MY]

Veterans Affairs Purchase Card Misuse Mitigation Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5215) (H. Rept. 115–692), H4283 [21MY]

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4958) (H. Rept. 115–688), H4241 [18MY]

Veterans’ Electronic Health Record Modernization Oversight Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4245) (H. Rept. 115–691), H4283 [21MY]

Veterans Health Administration Facilities Smoking Prohibition: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1662) (H. Rept. 115–1033), H9567 [16NO]

Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3832) (H. Rept. 115–684), H4241 [18MY]

Veterans Serving Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5938) (H. Rept. 115–871), H7154 [24JY]

Veterans Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2648) (H. Rept. 115–825), H6262 [16JY]

Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2147) (H. Rept. 115–682), H4241 [18MY]

Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow’s Health Professionals (Vet HP) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 115–867), H7153 [24JY]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10213–H10268 [17DE]

Tables

Energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4885–H4898 [7JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 121, correction in enrollment of S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, H4058 [16MY]

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of conference report on H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H8181 [13SE]

H.R. 299, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5611–H5614 [25JN]

H.R. 506, Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act, H1570 [14MR]

H.R. 1972, VA Billing Accountability Act, H4247 [21MY]

H.R. 2147, Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act, H5133 [13JN]

H.R. 2634, Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility, Murfreesboro, TN, H8753 [25SE]

H.R. 2772, Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Accountability (SEA) Act, S2732 [16MY]

H.R. 2772, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Accountability (SEA) Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 2787, Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow’s Health Professionals (Vet HP) Act, H7132 [24JY]

H.R. 3642, Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (Military SAVE) Act, H4248 [21MY]

H.R. 3663, Hershel ‘‘Woody’’ Williams VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV, H4261 [21MY]

H.R. 3832, Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act, H4250 [21MY]

H.R. 3946, Ray Hendrix Veterans Clinic, Statesboro, GA, H4252 [21MY]

H.R. 4245, Veterans’ Electronic Health Record Modernization Oversight Act, H4253 [21MY]

H.R. 4334, Improving Oversight of Women Veterans’ Care Act, H4265 [21MY]

H.R. 4335, Servicemember Family Burial Act, H3755 [7MY]

H.R. 4451, homeless veterans reintegration programs extension and eligibility for services under such programs clarification, H4263 [21MY]

H.R. 4533, Lexington VA Health Care System, Lexington, KY, and naming of campuses in honor of Franklin R. Sousley and Troy Bowling, H1081 [13FE]

H.R. 4635, Dept. of Veterans Affairs increase of number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, H5137 [13JN]

H.R. 4830, Servicemembers Improved Transition Through Reforms for Ensuring Progress (SIT-REP) Act, H4254 [21MY]

H.R. 4958, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, H4258 [21MY]

H.R. 5044, Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act, H4259 [21MY]

H.R. 5215, Veterans Affairs Purchase Card Misuse Mitigation Act, H4256 [21MY]

H.R. 5418, Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act, H4257 [21MY]

H.R. 5538, include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in Dept. of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation programs, H7133 [24JY]

H.R. 5649, Transition Improvement Act, H7135–H7137 [24JY]

H.R. 5693, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, H7172 [25JY]

H.R. 5864, VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act, H7141 [24JY]

H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, H4905–H4924 [7JN]

H.R. 5938, Veterans Serving Veterans Act, H7142 [24JY]

H.R. 5974, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Creation of On-Site Treatment Systems Affording Veterans Improvements and Numerous General Safety (VA COST SAVINGS) Enhancements Act, H7144 [24JY]

H.R. 6398, Dept. of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act, H8868 [25SE]

H.R. 6418, VA Website Accessibility Act, H10427 [20DE]

H.R. 6737, Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act, H9064 [26SE]

H.R. 7163, Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation, North Ogden, UT, H9656 [27NO]

S. 35, Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act, H3951 [15MY]

S. 324, State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act, H1513 [13MR]

S. 899, Dept. of Veterans Affairs application of requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees, S1848 [20MR]

S. 899, Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act, H6213 [16JY]

S. 925, Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act, S25 [3JA]

S. 1282, certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs clinics in Montana redesignation, H4260 [21MY]

S. 1333, Tribal HUD-VASH Act, S2884 [23MY]

S. 1873, Veteran Partners’ Efforts To Enhance Reintegration (PEER) Act, S554 [29JA]

S. 2246, Sergeant Ernest I. ‘‘Boots’’ Thomas VA Clinic, Tallahassee, FL, S1130 [14FE], H4964 [7JN]

S. 2248, Dept. of Veterans Affairs provision of headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries, S1321 [1MR]

S. 2248, Veterans Benefits and Transition Act, H9794–H9798 [10DE]

S. 2286, Peace Corps Reform Act, S1691–S1693 [13MR]

S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, H4015–H4038 [16MY]

S. 3444, Douglas Fournet Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Lake Charles, LA, S7820 [18DE], H10428 [20DE]

S. 3479, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, S6227–S6231, S6254–S6258 [18SE], H8754–H8758 [25SE]

S. 3777, Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act, S7795, S7821 [18DE], H10428 [20DE]

S. Con. Res. 46, correction in enrollment of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S6147 [12SE], H8245 [13SE]

S. Res. 551, National GI Bill Commemoration Week, S4037 [19JN]

S. Res. 554, National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day, S4285 [20JN]

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CREATION OF ON-SITE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AFFORDING VETERANS IMPROVEMENTS AND NUMEROUS GENERAL SAFETY (VA COST SAVINGS) ENHANCEMENTS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5974), H7144, H7145 [24JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5974) (H. Rept. 115–869), H7153 [24JY]

Texts of

H.R. 5974, provisions, H7144 [24JY]

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EXPIRING AUTHORITIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3479), S6223 [18SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 3479), H8754–H8759 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3479), S6254 [18SE]

Texts of

S. 3479, provisions, S6227–S6231, S6254–S6258 [18SE], H8754–H8758 [25SE]

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OVERSIGHT ENHANCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2656), S2120 [12AP]

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICY FOR MEDICINAL CANNABIS USE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7130), H9525 [14NO]

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SENIOR EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY (SEA) ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2772), S2732 [16MY], H4871 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2772): Senate amendment, H4871 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 2772), S2732 [16MY]

Texts of

H.R. 2772, provisions, S2732 [16MY], H4871 [7JN]

DePASS, W. BRUNSON, III AND EMILY BARNHILL

Remarks in House

DePass, William B., IV: tribute to birth, E16 [9JA]

DePASS, WILLIAM B., IV

Remarks in House

DePass, W. Brunson, III and Emily Barnhill: tribute to birth of child, E16 [9JA]

DePIERO, KATHLEEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E107 [29JA]

DEPOSIT, NY

Remarks in House

Integrated Wood Components, Inc.: Deposit, NY, Chamber of Commerce Local Business of the Year award recipient, E70 [19JA]

DEPPERT, PHILLIP J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E793 [7JN]

DePRIEST, PATRICIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3737 [27AP], E570 [27AP]

DERBY, JAMES C.

Remarks in House

Auburn, NY: Derby & Miller publishing company historical marker recognition, E1015 [16JY]

DERBY, LORETTA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E130 [2FE]

DERIVATIVES FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5323), H1697 [19MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5323) (H. Rept. 115–893), H7747 [7AU]

DEROCHE, CADE

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E403 [5AP]

DeROSA, VINCENT

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1231 [26FE], H3061 [9AP], H7733 [31JY]

DeROSSETT, VIRGINIA STATON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1190 [4SE]

DES MOINES, IA

Remarks in House

Bakey, Kim: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1272 [20SE]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (organization): anniversary, E1491 [2NO]

Carter-Lewis, Linda: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1276 [20SE]

Chambers, Carole: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1273 [20SE]

Coffin, Mary: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]

Franke, Deniz: Business Record (publication) UNI College of Business Administration Woman Business Owner of the Year honoree, E1268 [20SE]

Hefner, Begie: Salvation Army Lifetime Membership Award recipient, E587 [7MY]

Jones-Gould, Lana: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1275 [20SE]

Juarez, Latrell E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1297 [25SE]

McKee, Benjamin P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1104 [27JY]

McReynolds, Mandi: Business Record (publication) Meredith Emerging Woman of Influence honoree, E1269 [20SE]

Wahlig, Teri: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1277 [20SE]

Wintersteen, Wendy: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1270 [20SE]

DeSANTIS, RON (a former Representative from Florida)

Letters

Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H7946 [10SE]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H7945 [10SE]

DeSANTIS, RON (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4954 [7JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H405 [16JA]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 820), H3835 [8MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey Federal reversionary interests to land owned by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ (see H.R. 6739), H7941 [7SE]

——— extend moratorium on oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 5014), H1177 [14FE]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4770), H1214 [15FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4777 [5JN]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H1335 [27FE]

Depts. of Justice and Education: prohibit authorizing policies or agreements between schools and law enforcement encouraging non-reporting of criminal activity of students (see H.R. 5400), H2041 [22MR]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H7921 [6SE]

Federal agencies and departments: require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H1213 [15FE]

Health: promote transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4808), H1442 [6MR]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6196 [13JY]

Insurance: restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H7748 [7AU]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H83 [9JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H552 [18JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1610 [14MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1653 [15MR]

Keiser University: anniversary (see H. Res. 680), H18 [8JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3708 [26AP]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]

NASA: support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1334 [27FE]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: designate (see H.R. 4840), H733 [30JA]

Taxation: establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H4850 [6JN]

——— impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 4131), H405 [16JA]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

Waters, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks about public treatment of members of the Trump administration (see H. Res. 962), H5648 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Foreign countries: prohibit boycotting of countries friendly to the U.S. (see H.R. 6095), H5152 [13JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Foreign countries: prohibit boycotting of countries friendly to the U.S. (H.R. 6095), H5153 [13JN]

Remarks

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H807 [6FE]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for purchase of heavy water from Iran, H4954, H4955 [7JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4954, H4955 [7JN]

Federal employees: provide for a study on use of social media in security clearance investigations (H.R. 3737), H1417 [6MR]

Tributes

King, Caleb N., H1733 [21MR]

Wang, Peter, H1230 [26FE]

DeSAULNIER, MARK (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4929 [7JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3667, H3668 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3667, H3668 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H3316 [13AP]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H19 [8JA]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3060 [5AP]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9436 [16OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9539 [15NO] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

Army: place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 7066), H10211 [13DE]

ATF: repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws (see H.R. 5271), H4243 [18MY]

——— require State and local law enforcement agencies to promptly report loss or theft of any firearm to the National Tracing Center (see H.R. 4786), H172 [12JA]

Birth control: repeal rules allowing employers to be exempt from requirement to provide insurance coverage for birth control and contraceptives (see H.R. 4082), H3210 [12AP]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Bureau of the Census: establish task force to review new decennial census questions and the impact on accuracy, response rates for minorities, legislative redistricting, and distribution of Federal funds (see H.R. 5292), H3316 [13AP]

——— prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H1179 [14FE]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H5507 [21JN]

Business and industry: require covered entities to provide notification in the case of a breach of unsecured sensitive personally identifiable information in electronic or digital form (see H.R. 3975), H3316 [13AP]

California: designate certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4072), H3507 [24AP]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 1832), H1373 [5MR]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H4736 [29MY]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H7921 [6SE]

——— establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 2952), H1213 [15FE]

——— express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H6651 [23JY]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5233), H3783 [7MY]

Civil liberties: ensure due process protections of individuals against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic (see H.R. 4680), H1127 [13FE]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7743 [3AU]

——— require disclosure of hazing incidents (see H.R. 2926), H3452 [23AP]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6862), H8742 [24SE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8733 [17SE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1374), H4584 [22MY]

——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H9539 [15NO]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1372 [5MR]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H8728 [13SE]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to place a security freeze on a consumer report without a fee if the consumer reporting agency is subject to a breach of data security (see H.R. 3878), H733 [30JA]

Crime: condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (see H. Res. 257), H3835 [8MY]

——— prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see H.R. 6358), H7824 [4SE]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1507 [9MR]

Darwin Day: designate (see H. Res. 699), H1214 [15FE]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3343 [16AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

Dept. of Commerce: prepare and submit reports to Congress on role of telecommunications in hate crimes (see H.R. 4527), H903 [6FE]

——— transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H5363 [20JN]

Dept. of Education: authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see H.R. 6722), H9092 [26SE]

——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (see H.R. 5096), H3397 [17AP]

——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see H.R. 4838), H903 [6FE]

——— combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 1949), H3444 [18AP]

——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see H.R. 6775), H9092 [26SE]

——— eliminate tuition at public colleges and universities, reduce interest rates and allow for refinancing of student loans, expand work study program, and simplify student aid application process (see H.R. 1880), H478 [17JA]

——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see H.R. 5241), H3887 [9MY]

——— establish American Technical Training Grant Program (see H.R. 5146), H3397 [17AP]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H9691 [28NO]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H9153 [27SE]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide additional funds to States to establish and make disbursements from high cost funds to reimburse local schools for special educational services (see H.R. 5976), H4732 [25MY]

——— provide Direct PLUS Loan forgiveness for parents of disabled students (see H.R. 2270), H3397 [17AP]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (see H.R. 4001), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth (see H.R. 3742), H1214 [15FE]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 5136), H3397 [17AP]

——— provide relief to State education budgets and help fulfill the Federal mandate to provide higher education opportunities for Native Americans (see H.R. 1528), H902 [6FE]

——— require publication of information relative to religious exemptions to requirements of Title IX provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program (see H.R. 3574), H1336 [27FE]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 7204), H9757 [30NO]

——— support maker education, makerspaces, and training for teachers in the application of maker education (see H.R. 2308), H1178 [14FE]

Dept. of HHS: clarify intent, enhance integrity, and protect and expand 340B discount drug program to meet the needs of the opioid drug crisis (see H.R. 6071), H5991 [6JY]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H1373 [5MR]

——— provide for additional programs funded by grants to strengthen health care system response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 7212), H10512 [20DE]

——— reauthorize a program of partnerships for State and regional hospital preparedness to improve surge capacity (see H.R. 4776), H976 [7FE]

——— reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 5365), H7824 [4SE]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H5154 [13JN]

——— require reporting by drug manufacturers to increase transparency in drug pricing (see H.R. 4116), H6589 [19JY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2913), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish humane practices for repatriation of aliens at the border and effective standards for the treatment of certain detained aliens (see H.R. 2572), H5286 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see H.R. 5908), H4850 [6JN]

——— use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H9569 [16NO]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8727 [13SE]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H9415 [2OC]

——— establish grants to reduce incidence of hate crimes (see H.R. 4065), H9569 [16NO]

——— incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (see H.R. 1566), H9691 [28NO]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H554 [18JA]

——— make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H10211 [13DE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1610 [14MR]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H6589 [19JY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H7728 [26JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H7729 [26JY]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals from entering the U.S. (see H.R. 2491), H3096 [10AP]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H7943 [7SE]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see H.R. 1911), H8107 [10SE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H10171 [12DE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H1268 [26FE]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out a pilot program to improve transportation planning (see H.R. 4241), H9471 [9NO]

——— develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H5981 [29JN]

——— prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H1609 [14MR]

——— protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

——— request nominations for and make determinations regarding roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program (see H.R. 5158), H9758 [30NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 809), H3342 [16AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H3316 [13AP]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 154), H5817 [27JN]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H4584 [22MY]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H9431 [12OC]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8728 [13SE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3835 [8MY]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H3750 [3MY]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

EEOC: require employers to report number of settlements for employees with claims of discrimination on the basis of sex, including verbal and physical sexual harassment (see H.R. 4729), H3316 [13AP]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and establishment of a mandatory public financing system for Federal elections (see H.J. Res. 126), H4694 [23MY]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1342 [1MR]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see H.R. 6449), H6588 [19JY]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H9569 [16NO]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1333 [27FE]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3444 [18AP]

Executive Office of the President: require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H7156 [24JY]

Federal agencies and departments: require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (see H.R. 5401), H2041 [22MR]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H8728 [13SE]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H3444 [18AP]

——— prohibit high-level Federal employees from participating in any matter substantially related to the appointee’s former employment (see H.R. 2500), H9569 [16NO]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H9092 [26SE]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H8108 [10SE]

——— prevent gun trafficking and straw purchasing (see H.R. 810), H4285 [21MY]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1336 [27FE]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm to a person whose State license to purchase, own, or possess a firearm has been revoked, or a person who has been ordered by a State court to surrender all firearms (see H.R. 5652), H9449 [26OC]

——— promote State laws that hold gun owners liable for negligent gun storage that leads to child access (see H.R. 5941), H9092 [26SE]

——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (see H.R. 4268), H1374 [5MR]

——— provide for mandatory licensing and registration of handguns (see H.R. 5607), H5507 [21JN]

——— reduce gun violence, fund gun violence research and victim assistance, and enhance tracking of lost and stolen firearms (see H.R. 3987), H3452 [23AP]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

——— require firearm assembly kits to be considered as firearms (see H.R. 1278), H8727 [13SE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7943 [7SE]

FRS: modify goals of Board of Governors, promote diversity on board of directors of each Federal reserve bank, and establish certain reporting requirements for Board of Governors (see H.R. 7095), H9539 [15NO]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2566), H3707 [26AP]

GAO: require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H3441 [18AP]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10512 [20DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3576 [25AP]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H9420 [5OC]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7871 [5SE]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H8739 [20SE]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H6112 [11JY]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7871 [5SE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H5286 [19JN]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5581 [22JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6172), H5581 [22JN] (see H.R. 6236), H7921 [6SE] (see H.R. 6594), H9408 [28SE]

Insurance: cap prescription drug cost-sharing (see H.R. 6340), H6589 [19JY]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H6589 [19JY]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H8108 [10SE]

——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H9668 [27NO]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H785 [5FE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H7943 [7SE]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.J. Res. 145), H10512 [20DE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H7759 [21AU]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7748 [7AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3453 [23AP]

——— prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1501 [8MR]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9763 [3DE]

Law enforcement: require Federal agencies to report to Congress serious crimes committed by confidential informants (see H.R. 1857), H903 [6FE]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9511 [13NO]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 6060), H10170 [12DE]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H6175 [12JY]

——— create care management demonstration programs for chronic kidney disease (see H.R. 3867), H4850 [6JN]

——— establish a Community-Based Institutional Special Needs Plan demonstration program to target home and community-based care to eligible beneficiaries (see H.R. 4006), H3507 [24AP]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H584 [19JA]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see H.R. 6117), H5200 [14JN]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H6589 [19JY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1903), H737 [2FE]

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments (see H.R. 6270), H6650 [23JY]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H4139 [16MY]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see H. Res. 756), H1334 [27FE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

News media: provide a temporary safe harbor from antitrust laws for publishers of online content to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms about terms on which their content may be distributed (see H.R. 5190), H3743 [27AP]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H3884 [9MY]

NOAA: create a Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program to reduce air pollution, harmful underwater acoustic impacts, and fatal vessel whale strikes through voluntary vessel speed reductions near Santa Barbara, CA (see H.R. 3682), H6042 [10JY]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see H.R. 5902), H4284 [21MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H1729 [20MR]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 4117), H6589 [19JY]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H7688 [25JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7756 [17AU]

——— place a moratorium on mail processing facility closures and consolidations and maintain delivery standards (see H.R. 6282), H6042 [10JY]

Poverty: strengthen and expand proven anti-poverty programs and initiatives (see H.R. 4074), H785 [5FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see H.R. 4826), H552 [18JA]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons (see H. Res. 395), H5286 [19JN]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H1609 [14MR]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6650 [23JY]

San Francisco Bay: establish a grant program to support restoration (see H.R. 6752), H7941 [7SE]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9442 [23OC]

——— prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see H.R. 7070), H9439 [19OC]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Science: promote botanical research and sciences capacity (see H.R. 1054), H5749 [26JN]

SEC: require issuers to disclose in an annual report any substantial financial relationship with any manufacturer or dealer of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 5106), H1443 [6MR]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2899), H2043 [22MR]

Senior citizens: provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly (see H.R. 1251), H3444 [18AP]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3835 [8MY]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H9569 [16NO]

——— ensure access to mental health services for children and pregnant women under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 3192), H1729 [20MR]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

States: limit redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 712), H7156 [24JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3835 [8MY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: expand exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures (see H.R. 448), H5363 [20JN]

——— impose a net worth tax on all individuals and trusts with a net worth over a certain amount (see H.R. 2143), H583 [19JA]

——— increase excise tax and special occupational tax relative to firearms and increase transfer tax on any other weapon (see H.R. 5103), H1544 [13MR]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels (see H.R. 1458), H733 [30JA]

——— permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for returns outside the 3-year limitation (see H.R. 3234), H737 [2FE]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.R. 6900), H9088 [26SE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— impeachment (see H. Res. 621), H1336 [27FE]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see H.R. 4271), H9408 [28SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H1214 [15FE] (see H.R. 5447), H3576 [25AP]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: allow all eligible voters to vote by mail and establish national procedures for automatic voter registration for Federal elections (see H.R. 2669), H3343 [16AP]

——— develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

——— limit authority of State election officials to remove registrants from the official list of eligible voters in Federal elections on the basis of interstate cross-checks (see H.R. 3091), H5225 [15JN]

——— prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H7689 [25JY]

——— promote early voting in Federal elections and prevent unreasonable waiting times for voters at polling places used in such elections (see H.R. 787), H3342 [16AP]

——— promote innovation in voting, including in voting technology and voter registration technology, election security, and increased voter participation through a challenge prize competition (see H.R. 6564), H7721 [26JY]

——— require States to automatically register eligible voters (see H.R. 2876), H7735 [31JY]

——— require States to implement processes under which individuals who are 16 years old may apply to register to vote in Federal elections and make grants to increase involvement of minors in elections (see H.R. 3684), H3507 [24AP]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 1044), H8886 [25SE]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see H.R. 6093), H10512 [20DE]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3239), H7751 [10AU]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 2417), H9152 [27SE]

——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H9569 [16NO]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H3835 [8MY]

Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 850), H3706 [26AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 4912), H1268 [26FE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H7871 [5SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: develop a list of public health crises and require manufacturers of products contributing to such crises to develop, maintain, and update a plan to mitigate effects of such products on public health (see H.R. 6481), H7154 [24JY]

——— establish a grant program to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in primary care offices (see H.R. 7116), H9467 [6NO]

Dept. of HUD: establish Office of Housing Innovation (see H.R. 7054), H9425 [9OC]

Dept. of the Interior: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (see H.R. 6040), H4979 [7JN]

——— determine feasibility of agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and flexibility in certain areas (see H.R. 6782), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish independent peer review group to assess quality assurance, cost containment, and risk management of transportation megaprojects (see H.R. 6592), H7722 [26JY]

EPA: support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

FTC: establish a task force for purposes of studying effects of automated social media accounts, known as ‘‘bots,’’ on public discourse and elections (see H.R. 7117), H9467 [6NO]

Hazardous substances: require OSHA and EPA to update refinery and chemical plant safety regulations (see H. Con. Res. 147), H10511 [20DE]

Medicaid: provide payment for patient navigator services (see H.R. 6808), H8725 [13SE]

Medicare: provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (see H.R. 5160), H1372 [5MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan (see H.R. 5258), H1542 [13MR]

Transportation: improve public understanding of how transportation investments are made by public agencies through establishing greater transparency and accountability processes (see H.R. 6493), H7154 [24JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: develop a list of public health crises and require manufacturers of products contributing to such crises to develop, maintain, and update a plan to mitigate effects of such products on public health (H.R. 6481), H7155 [24JY]

——— establish a grant program to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in primary care offices (H.R. 7116), H9467 [6NO]

Dept. of HUD: establish Office of Housing Innovation (H.R. 7054), H9425 [9OC]

Dept. of the Interior: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (H.R. 6040), H4981 [7JN]

——— determine feasibility of agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and flexibility in certain areas (H.R. 6782), H8171 [12SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish independent peer review group to assess quality assurance, cost containment, and risk management of transportation megaprojects (H.R. 6592), H7726 [26JY]

FTC: establish a task force for purposes of studying effects of automated social media accounts, known as ‘‘bots,’’ on public discourse and elections (H.R. 7117), H9467 [6NO]

Medicaid: provide payment for patient navigator services (H.R. 6808), H8727 [13SE]

Medicare: provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (H.R. 5160), H1373 [5MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan (H.R. 5258), H1543 [13MR]

Transportation: improve public understanding of how transportation investments are made by public agencies through establishing greater transparency and accountability processes (H.R. 6493), H7156 [24JY]

Remarks

Canyon, CA: anniversary of Canyon Elementary School, E1088• [26JY]

Coffee, Angie: East Bay Leadership Council Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1721• [20DE]

Concord, CA: anniversary, E967• [3JY]

DEA: develop training materials covering circumstances when a pharmacist may decline to fill a prescription due to suspicion the prescription is fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse (H.R. 4275), H5067 [12JN]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), E70• [19JA]

——— convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (H.R. 6040), H8161 [12SE]

Economy: impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3131, H3135, H3136 [11AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4929 [7JN]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), E73• [19JA]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), H821• [6FE]

Harold D. McGraw, Sr., Post Office Building, Richmond, CA: designate (H.R. 606), H8246• [13SE]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, E73• [19JA]

Lafayette, CA: anniversary of Las Trampas School, Inc., E398• [5AP]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, E73• [19JA]

Richmond, CA: anniversary of Labor to Labor Dinner, E1270• [20SE]

Sewell, Robert: Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County, CA, AFL–CIO Labor Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1273• [20SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Anadromous Fish Screen Program funding, H4929 [7JN]

Votes: position on missed, H9501• [13NO], H9804• [10DE], E70•, E73•, E76• [19JA]

Tributes

Adams, Seth, E393• [5AP]

Adler, Raymond N., E497• [18AP]

Allen, Raphael, H4860 [7JN]

Casey, Willis, E1421• [16OC]

Caul, Tique Lee, H3691 [26AP], E503• [18AP]

Chapman, Duane, E1716• [20DE]

Gaskins, Arthur, E1171• [24AU]

Hitchcock, Kate, E219• [26FE]

Hofmann, Kenneth H., E690• [18MY]

Lindsay, Bill, E1075• [26JY]

Marsh, Virginia (Ginger), E1372• [5OC]

McMillian, James B., Jr., E205• [20FE]

Meyers, Charles W., Jr. (Chip), E1275• [20SE]

Nelis, Martin, E1344• [28SE]

Pham, Sneha Minisandram, E710• [22MY]

Regalia, Edmund L., E264• [6MR]

Reynolds, Susan, E1592• [3DE]

Sarver, Norma Etheridge Thorn, E444• [12AP]

Torlakson, Tom, E1678• [17DE]

Wooling, Howard J., E1713• [20DE]

DESERT COMMUNITY LANDS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2365) (H. Rept. 115–1013), H9470 [9NO]

DESERT TORTOISE HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN EXPANSION ACT, WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5597), H3505 [24AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]

DesHARNAIS, JUDY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6299 [25SE]

DeSILVA, DAVID

Remarks in House

California Agricultural Teachers Association Hall of Fame: inductee, E1265 [17SE]

DeSIMONE, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E576 [1MY]

DESJARDINS, NATHAN

Remarks in House

Maine: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H4212 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Maine: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2662 [15MY]

DesJARLAIS, SCOTT (a Representative from Tennessee)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 644), H1609 [14MR]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H3050 [26MR]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H1075 [8FE]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3050 [26MR]

Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 5572), H3441 [18AP]

Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H173 [12JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H1217 [16FE]

Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H1610 [14MR]

——— punish unlawful obstruction of enforcement of laws of the U.S. by State officials (see H.R. 5884), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (see H. Res. 129), H738 [2FE]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

——— provide for accreditation reform, require institutions of higher education to publish information on student success, and provide for fiscal and student loan accountability by institutions (see H.R. 4274), H555 [18JA]

Dept. of Energy: expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to improve training and education for skilled technical workers at national laboratories and National Nuclear Security Administration facilities (see H.R. 5567), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of HHS: nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: alter deadlines by which an application for asylum must be made (see H.R. 4850), H581 [19JA]

——— take appropriate actions to ensure that an illegal alien sex offender is in removal proceedings or has been ordered removed, and is required to register as a sex offender (see H.R. 6595), H7943 [7SE]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see H.R. 4910), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: abolish Federal Insurance Office (see H.R. 4483), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H6042 [10JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: authorize agreements with States and subdivisions providing for continued operation of public lands during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4951), H901 [6FE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4210 [17MY]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1142), H3978 [15MY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Farrakhan, Louis: condemn promotion of ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jews and the Jewish religion and all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance (see H. Res. 772), H1610 [14MR]

FEC: expand ability of trade associations to solicit contributions from stockholders and executive or administrative personnel of their member corporations (see H.R. 2101), H4210 [17MY]

Federal agencies and departments: modernize Federal grant reporting (see H.R. 4887), H738 [2FE]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H405 [16JA]

——— require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1339), H554 [18JA]

Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see H.R. 559), H3096 [10AP]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3317 [13AP]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H3576 [25AP]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on best practices in use by Federal agencies and departments to reduce opioid usage following medical procedures (see H.R. 4903), H1729 [20MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9821 [10DE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H902 [6FE]

——— improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1606), H3148 [11AP]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6465 [17JY]

——— clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H5094 [12JN]

——— create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7747 [7AU]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 392), H902 [6FE]

——— ensure State and local cooperation with Federal law enforcement against illegal alien criminals and ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 4805), H3211 [12AP]

——— expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children, implement tough ‘‘credible fear’’ standards, and reduce asylum fraud (see H.R. 391), H3936 [11MY]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H478 [17JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3507 [24AP]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration—cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Res. 774), H3887 [9MY]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9449 [26OC]

IRS: report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (see H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3783 [7MY]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

——— support security and law enforcement training and cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6998), H9405 [28SE]

Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN: designate (see H.R. 5349), H1727 [20MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3708 [26AP]

Major Homer L. Pease Post Office, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 6621), H7723 [26JY]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H7729 [26JY]

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7156 [24JY]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H5649 [25JN]

——— improve home health payment reforms (see H.R. 6932), H9149 [27SE]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H3049 [26MR]

——— provide for advanced illness care coordination services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2797), H3707 [26AP]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program and Medicare Advantage program to further transparency of payment methodology of pharmacies (see H.R. 1316), H6558 [18JY]

——— treat audiologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing services, improve access to audiology services available for coverage, and enable beneficiaries to have their choice of audiologists (see H.R. 2276), H1127 [13FE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 870), H3783 [7MY]

Patents: restore patent rights to inventors (see H.R. 6557), H9463 [2NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H3444 [18AP]

Remote Area Medical (organization): grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5488), H3209 [12AP]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (see H. Res. 1028), H7687 [25JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H7156 [24JY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4210 [17MY]

Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3750 [3MY]

SSA: prohibit use of funds to develop, test, deploy, implement, or administer Disability Case Processing System (see H.R. 5221), H1501 [8MR]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4210 [17MY]

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see H.R. 5860), H4209 [17MY]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H8172 [12SE]

——— make certain bonuses tax free (see H.R. 5012), H3056 [2AP]

——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 1098), H8107 [10SE]

——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H3978 [15MY]

——— provide for periodic designation of qualified opportunity zones (see H.R. 6890), H9408 [28SE]

U.N.: disapprove U.N. General Assembly resolution on U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel (see H. Res. 671), H18 [8JA]

——— establish U.S. policy relative to contributions to U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6451), H6588 [19JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H1076 [8FE]

Voting: prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (see H.R. 6482), H7154 [24JY]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H82 [9JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4210 [17MY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 6263), H6465 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: prohibit enforcement of certain policies of homeowners associations relative to real property of servicemembers (see H.R. 6911), H9089 [26SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: prohibit enforcement of certain policies of homeowners associations relative to real property of servicemembers (H.R. 6911), H9091 [26SE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H4141 [17MY], H6115 [12JY]

Remarks

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3198 [12AP], H4225 [18MY]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3198 [12AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3198 [12AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4667 [23MY]

——— National Nuclear Security Administration weapons activities funding, H4667 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior: allow issuance of depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing taking of black vultures during calving season, H4225 [18MY]

——— study suitability and feasibility of designating the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, TN, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 443), H3326 [16AP]

Dunlap, TN: Dunlap Police Dept., finalist for Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, H4145 [17MY]

Middle Tennessee State University: tribute to debate team, E534• [25AP]

Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility, Murfreesboro, TN: designate (H.R. 2634), H8753 [25SE]

Votes: position on missed, H4302• [22MY], E703• [22MY]

Tributes

Gwyn, Mark, H5163 [14JN]

DESMOND, MICHAEL J.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be IRS Chief Counsel and Dept. of the Treasury Assistant General Counsel:, S5581 [1AU]

DeSOTO COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Oravec, Sarah A.E.: DeSoto County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

DESROCHES, LORINE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5451 [30JY]

DESROSIERS, EVELYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E4 [5JA]

DETENTION OVERSIGHT, NOT EXPANSION (DONE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2849), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 5820), H3976 [15MY]

DETER, ROD

Remarks in House

Deter Motor Co.: tribute, E497 [18AP]

DETER MOTOR CO.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E497 [18AP]

DETER OBNOXIOUS, NEFARIOUS, AND OUTRAGEOUS TELEPHONE CALLS (DO NOT CALL) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3149), S4512 [27JN]

DETERRING ESPIONAGE BY FOREIGN ENTITIES THROUGH NATIONAL DEFENSE (DEFEND) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3743), S7509 [12DE]

DETROIT, MI

Remarks in House

Black Family Development, Inc.: anniversary, E987 [10JY]

Detroit (MI) Jewish News: anniversary, E616 [9MY]

Education: shutoff of drinking water in public schools, H7877 [6SE]

Edw. C. Levy Co.: anniversary, E1221 [7SE]

Wayne County Community College District: anniversary, E614 [9MY]

Wayne State University: anniversary, E1412 [16OC], E1430 [19OC]

Remarks in Senate

Detroit Diesel Corp.: anniversary, S6137 [12SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S2919 [24MY]

Wayne State University: anniversary, S6813 [11OC], S7130 [27NO]

DETROIT DIESEL CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6137 [12SE]

DETROIT (MI) FREE PRESS

Articles and editorials

Torn From Immigrant Parents, 8-Month-Old Baby Lands in Michigan, H5488 [21JN]

DETROIT (MI) JEWISH NEWS

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E616 [9MY]

DETWILER, JODI

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Team Player Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

DETZLER, CHRISTOPHER

Letters

Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, H7114 [24JY]

Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act, H747 [5FE]

DEUKMEJIAN, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E815 [8JN], E865 [19JN]

DEUTCH, THEODORE E. (a Representative from Florida)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3148 [11AP]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8742 [24SE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H10171 [12DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H1267 [26FE]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H3444 [18AP] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Cambodia: promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law, condemn political violence and human rights violations, and call for respect for freedom of the press, assembly, and speech and electoral reforms (see H. Res. 661), H785 [5FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 103), H783 [5FE]

Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 946), H5224 [15JN]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H7943 [7SE]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H8733 [17SE]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2317), H5981 [29JN]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H1128 [13FE]

Copyrights: establish an alternative dispute resolution program for copyright small claims (see H.R. 3945), H3887 [9MY]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8171 [12SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H8728 [13SE]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to place a security freeze on a consumer report without a fee if the consumer reporting agency is subject to a breach of data security (see H.R. 3878), H903 [6FE]

Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see H.R. 5954), H4778 [5JN]

——— combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6413), H6463 [17JY]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1729 [20MR]

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see H.R. 5508), H3315 [13AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H5154 [13JN]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H629 [25JA]

——— limit authority of the President to carry out a parade of military forces and hardware unless it is certified that such parade will not affect military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4982), H1214 [15FE]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of Education: improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H9744 [29NO]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see H.R. 5932), H4692 [23MY]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H3095 [10AP]

Dept. of Energy: provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H3835 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see H.R. 6744), H7941 [7SE]

——— authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (see H.R. 4684), H5094 [12JN]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— provide for participation of doctors of chiropractic in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1378), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H1227 [23FE]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8171 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H678 [29JA]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H903 [6FE]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (see H.R. 1762), H478 [17JA]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H732 [30JA]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see H.R. 4471), H1699 [19MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3507 [24AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H8171 [12SE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— maintain existing regulations governing exportation of certain weapons and military equipment on U.S. Munitions list (see H.R. 4765), H7743 [3AU]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9449 [26OC]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H5225 [15JN]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H3707 [26AP]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H7754 [14AU]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 5314), H1651 [15MR]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8171 [12SE]

——— provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H4692 [23MY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]

Drugs: prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H3507 [24AP]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H3060 [5AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H8886 [25SE]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H3211 [12AP]

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 1439), H7728 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H1179 [14FE]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H677 [29JA]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1336 [27FE]

——— call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation (see H. Res. 1076), H8884 [25SE]

——— ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see H.R. 6075), H5093 [12JN]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7734 [31JY]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H3053 [29MR] (see H.R. 5383), H3707 [26AP]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7689 [25JY]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble (see H. Res. 958), H5580 [22JN]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9821 [10DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5507 [21JN]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H83 [9JA]

Health care facilities: develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see H.R. 6092), H7751 [10AU]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: transfer Coast Guard property in Jupiter Island, FL, for inclusion (see H.R. 5245), H1507 [9MR] (see H.R. 5319), H1652 [15MR]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

——— authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9758 [30NO]

——— require States to conduct redistricting through independent commissions (see H.R. 1102), H3452 [23AP]

Immigration: increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see H.R. 4777), H168 [11JA]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7871 [5SE]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H173 [12JA]

Insurance: require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H8886 [25SE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H83 [9JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H82 [9JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1443 [6MR]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.J. Res. 145), H10210 [13DE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1340 [1MR]

J. Howard Coble Post Office Building, Greensboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 5187), H4584 [22MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: require report on status of nuclear program to establish a baseline of progress for negotiations on denuclearization and annual updates on such progress (see H.R. 6012), H5987 [3JY]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., commend contributions to international community, encourage continued foreign assistance programs, and provide best wishes for successful Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 707), H738 [2FE]

Lauderdale Lakes, FL: tribute to City Commission for membership comprised solely of women of color (see H. Res. 942), H5200 [14JN]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 6780), H8169 [12SE]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1542), H7824 [4SE]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H9449 [26OC]

Medicare: modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1542), H7824 [4SE]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H629 [25JA]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H9449 [26OC]

——— reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see H.R. 3124), H7871 [5SE]

Members of Congress: permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1137), H9460 [30OC]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see H. Res. 859), H3742 [27AP]

New Zealand: include in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by New Zealand (see H.R. 3324), H3148 [11AP]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 981), H5987 [3JY]

NIH: provide for further comprehensive research on unruptured intracranial aneurysms at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (see H.R. 1648), H3046 [23MR]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (see H.R. 3834), H7943 [7SE]

NOAA: reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H9432 [12OC]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H3097 [10AP]

Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity: establish (see H.R. 1987), H132 [10JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H737 [2FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H3452 [23AP]

——— ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H5815 [27JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H6042 [10JY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8108 [10SE]

Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2035 (see H.R. 3671), H8886 [25SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and candidates for the office of President (see H.R. 305), H7688 [25JY]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H1213 [15FE]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

Russia: condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H1729 [20MR]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H3097 [10AP]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: designate (see H.R. 4840), H584 [19JA]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H3978 [15MY]

——— improve access to, and delivery of, children’s health services through school-based health centers under State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1027), H3783 [7MY]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

SSA: establish a procedure to close or reduce access to field offices (see H.R. 7146), H9691 [28NO]

——— permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H10338 [19DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H10104 [11DE]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of families of slain or injured victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL (see H.R. 5382), H2040 [22MR]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H8728 [13SE]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see H.R. 1872), H7156 [24JY]

Transportation Security Administration: require airports to submit security plans that include training programs for active threats, crowd management, mass evacuations, and restarting operations (see H.R. 4737), H18 [8JA]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H170 [11JA] (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H8887 [25SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7751 [10AU]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7743 [3AU]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8171 [12SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement (see H.R. 5466), H3146 [11AP]

China: prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws (see H.R. 6053), H5020 [8JN]

Crime: establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes, clinical treatment facilities, and laboratories (see H.R. 6878), H8884 [25SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits using the cost of Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion low-cost food plans (see H.R. 5849), H4138 [16MY]

Firearms: increase age at which a rifle or shotgun may be acquired from a federally licensed firearms dealer (see H.R. 5398), H2041 [22MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 6649), H7742 [3AU]

Nisman, Alberto: offer condolences to family of Argentinian prosecutor, commend investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing, and call for investigation of death and Iranian involvement in bombing (see H. Res. 704), H553 [18JA]

Taxation: impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see H.R. 7173), H9667 [27NO]

Constitutional authority statements

Budget: exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement (H.R. 5466), H3147 [11AP]

China: prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws (H.R. 6053), H5021 [8JN]

Crime: establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes, clinical treatment facilities, and laboratories (H.R. 6878), H8885 [25SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits using the cost of Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion low-cost food plans (H.R. 5849), H4139 [16MY]

Firearms: increase age at which a rifle or shotgun may be acquired from a federally licensed firearms dealer (H.R. 5398), H2042 [22MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (H.R. 6649), H7742 [3AU]

Taxation: impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (H.R. 7173), H9667 [27NO]

Letters

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act: by, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

House adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies and provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards: by, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1379 [6MR]

Remarks

Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Opal Award recipients, E77• [19JA]

——— tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E445• [12AP]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E473• [16AP]

Broward Education Foundation: tribute to Broward County, FL, scholarship award recipients, E664• [16MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3185 [12AP]

——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3108 [11AP]

——— exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement, H3108 [11AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6055 [11JY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H807 [6FE]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8148, H8149 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1562 [14MR]

Dept. of State: monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (H.R. 1911), H8152 [12SE]

——— report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3464 [24AP]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (H.J. Res. 31), H3185 [12AP], H6055 [11JY]

Firearms: call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation, H5966 [28JN]

——— gun control, H1380 [6MR], H1552 [14MR]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6055 [11JY]

Herzfeld, Melody: Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theater Education Award recipient, E798• [7JN]

Hollywood, FL: tribute to Diversity Honors gala honorees, E564• [27AP]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (H. Res. 676), H54 [9JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (H.R. 4744), H54 [9JA], H3469 [24AP]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, E601• [8MY]

NephCure Kidney International, Inc.: tribute, H5511 [22JN]

Palm Beach County, FL: tribute to fight against opioid drug abuse epidemic, E144• [6FE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1247 [26FE], H1552 [14MR]

Pinto, Myra: Wynmoor Hadassah Woman of the Year award recipient, E1401• [12OC]

Political campaigns: impact of Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v. FEC relative to the influence of money and corporations in elections, H6055 [11JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3108 [11AP]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3538 [25AP]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2646), H757 [5FE]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (H.R. 1997), H759 [5FE]

Veterans: provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (H.R. 506), H1572 [14MR]

Tributes

Bevill, Eddie, H4857 [7JN]

Fields, Beverly, E1436• [23OC]

Frisch, Dennis, E345• [20MR]

Graubart, Joseph, E469• [16AP]

Kelly, Charmaine, E218• [26FE]

McGovern, Michelle, E1543• [20NO]

McMullen, Patrick, E25• [10JA]

Stovroff, Irwin, E74• [19JA]

Wheeler, Henry, H6193 [13JY]

DEUTSCH, JEREMY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10205 [13DE]

DEVELOPING AND EMPOWERING OUR ASPIRING LEADERS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6177) (H. Rept. 115–889), H7742 [3AU]

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Amendments

Information technology: promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet (H.R. 600), S6967 [14NO], S7246 [29NO]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]

Bills and resolutions

AID: modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H783 [5FE]

Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6651), H7742 [3AU] (see H.R. 6856), H8738 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior: adapt successful practices of providing foreign aid to underdeveloped economies to provision of economic development assistance to Native communities in similarly situated remote areas in the U.S. (see H.R. 6170), H5362 [20JN]

Diseases and disorders: facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see S. 3212), S4951 [12JY]

Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 7290), H10209 [13DE]

——— authorize assistance to train and retain obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogyneoclogy and improve quality of care to meet health care needs of women in least developed countries (see H.R. 7301), H10210 [13DE]

——— ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see S. 3368), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]

Generalized System of Preferences: provide for suspension of eligibility for countries that fail to meet minimum standards for elimination of human trafficking (see S. 2308), S187 [16JA]

——— require countries to comply with certain labor standards to be eligible (see S. 2307), S187 [16JA]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

Human rights: research relationship between human trafficking and skewed sex ratios in areas in which there is evidence of gender-based violence or neglect and end gendercide and related crimes (see H.R. 7008), H9406 [28SE]

National Women’s Health Week: recognize importance of goal to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV (see S. Res. 507), S2679 [15MY]

Remote Area Medical (organization): grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5488), H3209 [12AP]

Stephens, Don and Deyon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2714), S2321 [19AP]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see S. 2463), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5105), H1332 [27FE]

World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 679), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1113), H9414 [2OC]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S2485 [26AP]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 802), H2042 [22MR]

Letters

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H433 [17JA]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H433 [17JA]

Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6331 [17JY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6330 [17JY]

OPIC support for regional projects in the Caucasus that exclude Armenia from participation or benefit: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]

OPIC transfer of Environmental and Social Policy Statement to U.S. International Development Finance Corp., relative to greenhouse gas policy: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]

Remarks in House

African Growth and Opportunity Act: impact, E1052 [24JY]

AID: submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), H439, H440 [17JA], E59 [18JA]

Dept. of State: anniversary of President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), H10108 [12DE]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), H9488–H9491 [13NO]

——— President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding, H7161 [25JY]

Diseases and disorders: combating malaria funding, E191 [15FE]

Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), H430–H435 [17JA], E61 [18JA]

Foreign policy: provide developing countries access to clean water and proper sanitation, H3084 [10AP]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H9587–H9591 [27NO]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5129), E498 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 2269), H9369 [28SE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (H.R. 5105), H6320–H6333 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]

Water for the Poor Act: implementation, H5004 [8JN]

World Bank Group: direct Dept. of the Treasury to promote certain policy reforms while maintaining International Development Association funding, H441, H445 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

AID: submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), S8002 [20DE]

Climate: impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]

Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), S7193 [28NO], S7254 [3DE]

Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), S2015 [9AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (S. 2269), S4248, S4249 [19JN]

South Sudan: appoint special envoy, develop strategy to incentivize Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) members to end conflict, improve coordination with allies on foreign aid, and pursue U.N. sanctions, S4839 [9JY]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 489), S2498 [26AP]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 115–484), H1 [3JA]

Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5105) (H. Rept. 115–814), H6110 [11JY]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2463), S4512 [27JN]

Digital Global Access Policy (GAP) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 600), S6630 [5OC]

Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]

Global Health Innovation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1660), S1946 [22MR]

PEPFAR Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6651) (H. Rept. 115–1014), H9470 [9NO]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3476), S6495 [3OC]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1660, Global Health Innovation Act, H439 [17JA]

H.R. 3445, African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act, H430–H432 [17JA]

H.R. 5105, Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act, H6320–H6330 [17JY]

H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act, H9587–H9589 [27NO]

H.R. 6651, PEPFAR Extension Act, H9488 [13NO]

S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]

S. 2269, Global Food Security Act reauthorization, S4249 [19JN], H9369 [28SE]

S. 2714, award Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, S2323 [19AP]

S. Res. 489, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S2492 [26AP]

S. Res. 507, recognize importance of goal of National Women’s Health Week to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV, S2681 [15MY]

S. Res. 606, condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence, S5621 [15AU]

S. Res. 679, World Food Day, S6824 [11OC]

DEVELOPING RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS FOR A VIBRANT ECONOMY (DRIVE-SAFE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3352), S5692 [16AU] (see H.R. 5358), H1753 [21MR]

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S1902 [22MR]

DEVENNEY, GARRETT

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6773 [10OC]

DEVINE, DELANEY

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to 6th Congressional District summer interns, E1046 [23JY]

DEVKOTA, RASMIT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E288 [8MR]

DeVOS, CADE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E560 [27AP]

DeVOS, ELISABETH PRINCE (BETSY) see Secretary of Education (Elisabeth Prince (Betsy) DeVos)

DeVOS, RICHARD M., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7938 [7SE], H8181 [13SE]

DEVOTION TO CHILDREN (organization)

Remarks in House

Silverwood, Mark: Legacy Award recipient, E626 [10MY]

DeVRIES, CARMEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E871 [20JN]

DEWDNEY, TWANNA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1432 [6MR]

DEWEY, CAITLIN

Articles and editorials

Trump to Poor Americans—Get to Work or Lose Your Benefits, H4155–H4157 [17MY]

DeWIT, JEFFREY

Remarks in Senate

NASA: nomination to be Chief Financial Officer, S1731 [14MR]

DeWITT, BART

Remarks in House

Tribute, E768 [5JN]

DeWITT, GEORGE AND SARAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1187 [4SE]

DEY, TANNER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5219 [23JY]

DHALIMI, ABIR

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S553 [29JA]

DHILLON, JANET

Remarks in Senate

EEOC: nomination, unanimous-consent request, S7862, S7863 [19DE]

DHS BODY-WORN CAMERA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3538), S6438 [2OC]

DHS COUNTERING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS COORDINATOR ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7811 [4SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7811 [4SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6438), H7810, H7811 [4SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6438) (H. Rept. 115–908), H7775 [28AU]

Texts of

H.R. 6438, provisions, H7810 [4SE]

DHS CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAMS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R.5074), H1661–H1663 [19MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3309) (S. Rept. 115–412), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5074) (H. Rept. 115–607), H1697 [19MR]

Texts of

H.R. 5074, provisions, H1661 [19MR]

DHS FIELD ENGAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5079), H1667–H1669 [19MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5079) (S. Rept. 115–355), S6924 [13NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5079) (H. Rept. 115–606), H1697 [19MR]

Texts of

H.R. 5079, provisions, H1667 [19MR]

DHS INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5733), H5630–H5632 [25JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5733) (H. Rept. 115–777), H5580 [22JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5733, provisions, H5630 [25JN]

DHS INTERAGENCY COUNTERTERRORISM TASK FORCE ACT

Cost Estimates

Provisions (H.R. 4555): CBO, E102 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4555), H46, H47 [9JA], E50 [16JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4555) (H. Rept. 115–499), H82 [9JA]

Texts of

H.R. 4555, provisions, H46 [9JA]

DHS OVERSEAS PERSONNEL ENHANCEMENT ACT

Cost Estimates

Provisions (H.R. 4567): CBO, E70 [19JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4567), H34–H36 [9JA], E40 [12JA], E70 [19JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4567) (S. Rept. 115–308), S5454 [30JY]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 115–490), H81 [9JA]

Texts of

H.R. 4567, provisions, H34 [9JA]

DIABETES ALERT DAY

Remarks in House

Observance, E321 [15MR]

DIALLO, MOLLY WINTERS

Articles and editorials

What Makes a Classroom Click? Meet Four Great Teachers Who Make It Happen, S249 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

Miami-Dade County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]

——— tribute to Teacher of the Year finalists, S249 [17JA]

DIAMOND, OR

Remarks in House

Public lands: pardon owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H5666 [26JN]

Trump, President: pardon of owners of Hammond Ranches, Inc., convicted of arson on Federal lands, H6052 [11JY]

DIAMOND, WENDY

Remarks in House

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: observance, E1538 [16NO]

DIAMOND-OTT, DEAN

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3556 [25AP]

DIANN SHADDOX FOUNDATION FOR ESSENTIAL TREMOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3752 [7MY]

DiANTONIO, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E825 [12JN]

DIAS, GREGORY O., JR. (BUTCH)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E21 [10JA]

DIAZ, ASAEL

Remarks in House

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Albuquerque High School Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) team, E781 [6JN]

DIAZ, DANNY

Remarks in House

Hurricanes: tribute to Worcester, MA, Police Dept., members for efforts to provide disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, E100 [25JA]

DIAZ, GLORIA

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1486 [2NO]

DIAZ, MARIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E13 [9JA]

DIAZ OLIVER, REMEDIOS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1250 [26FE]

DIAZ TAPIA, DIANA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E695 [21MY]

DIAZ-BALART, MARIO (a Representative from Florida)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: combat unfair trade practices affecting core seasonal industries by allowing producers to bring trade cases if they can prove illegal seasonal dumping of products by foreign producers (see H.R. 7015), H9414 [2OC]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 1406), H3707 [26AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3148 [11AP]

Crime: prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4655), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of HHS: provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (see H.R. 5646), H3741 [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (see H.R. 5869), H4209 [17MY]

——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H7943 [7SE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5363 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional grants for school security for purchasing and installing metal detectors and encouraging limitation of entry and exit points (see H.R. 5135), H1340 [1MR]

——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H7941 [7SE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1374 [5MR]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see H.R. 4471), H1442 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H6196 [13JY]

FEMA: exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from mandatory purchase requirement under National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5618), H6112 [11JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6379), H7157 [24JY]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see H.R. 5248), H3707 [26AP]

George W. Whitehurst Federal Building, Fort Myers, FL: designate (see H.R. 6622), H8172 [12SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H1076 [8FE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9431 [12OC]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

——— restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H8739 [20SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H3708 [26AP]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7782 [31AU]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3708 [26AP]

Keiser University: anniversary (see H. Res. 680), H18 [8JA]

Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 6780), H8169 [12SE]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H7157 [24JY]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7728 [26JY]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9574 [20NO]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]

National Women Veterans Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 775), H1542 [13MR]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 981), H5987 [3JY]

——— report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see H.R. 6683), H8728 [13SE]

NOAA: reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H8172 [12SE]

Poland: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1168), H9763 [3DE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8108 [10SE]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons (see H. Res. 395), H5286 [19JN]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: designate (see H.R. 4840), H584 [19JA]

Taxation: make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

Transportation Security Administration: require airports to submit security plans that include training programs for active threats, crowd management, mass evacuations, and restarting operations (see H.R. 4737), H18 [8JA]

Veterans: provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 506), H18 [8JA]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9415 [2OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]

Las Damas de Blanco (organization): Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty recipient (see H. Res. 916), H4732 [25MY]

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 6113), H5199 [14JN]

——— establish new ZIP codes (see H.R. 6846), H8737 [20SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6072), H5094 [12JN]

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (H.R. 6113), H5200 [14JN]

——— establish new ZIP codes (H.R. 6846), H8738 [20SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H2023 [22MR]

——— making continuing, H527 [18JA]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5811 [27JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5442 [21JN]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H2023 [22MR]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H527 [18JA]

McCain, John: tribute (H. Res. 1047), H7917 [6SE]

Miami, FL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]

National Women’s History Month: observance, E317•, E318•, E319• [15MR]

Navy: Virginia-class submarine program funding through reductions in shipbuilding and procurement programs funding, H5811 [27JN]

Postal Service: establish new ZIP codes (H.R. 6846), H9080 [26SE]

Reports filed

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]

Tributes

Burleson, Bob, E995• [11JY]

Calzon, Frank, E915• [26JN]

Diaz, Maria, E13• [9JA]

Gomez-Fernandez, Nancy, E317• [15MR]

Joiner, Dottie, E318• [15MR]

King, Gary, E139• [6FE]

Padilla, Gloria, E319• [15MR]

Ros-Lehtinen, Representative, H10157 [12DE]

Taylor, Janet, E319• [15MR]

DÍAZ-CANEL, MIGUEL (President, Cuba)

Remarks in Senate

Cuba: selection as President by Cuba’s National Assembly, S2338 [23AP]

DiBUDUO, NAT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1016 [16JY]

DICHIERA, LUCA

Remarks in House

Georgia: Richmond Hill Middle School team winner of Congressional App Challenge for 1st Congressional District, H164 [11JA]

DICKERSON, JOE B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3496 [24AP]

DICKERSON, MELISSA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5522 [31JY]

DICKEY, DOGGER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1667 [13DE]

DICKINSON, ND

Amendments

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), S6549 [4OC]

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (see H.R. 6038), H4979 [7JN]

Motions

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), S7141 [27NO]

Remarks in House

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), H9480–H9482 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), S6549, S6550 [4OC]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 440), House amendment, S7141 [27NO]

Reports filed

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 440), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 440) (S. Rept. 115–313), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6038) (H. Rept. 115–900), H7754 [14AU]

Texts of

S. 440, Bureau of Reclamation procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota, H9480 [13NO]

DICKS, LYNSEE

Remarks in Senate

Suwannee County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC.

Remarks in House

Business and industry: tribute to companies for decision to change policies relative to minimum age requirements to purchase firearms, H1355 [5MR]

DIEGO, SILVIA M.

Remarks in House

Stanislaus Medical Society: John Darroch Memorial Award for Physician of the Year recipient, E594 [7MY]

DIEKMANN, ALEXANDER B.

Remarks in House

Alex Diekmann Peak: designate (S. 117), H386, H387 [16JA]

Reports filed

Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 117) (H. Rept. 115–516), H403 [16JA]

Texts of

S. 117, Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act, H386 [16JA]

DIGGINS, JESSIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E648 [15MY]

DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Implementation, S5353 [25JY]

DIGITAL DEPLOYMENT (business)

Remarks in House

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony honorees, E107 [29JA]

DIGITAL GLOBAL ACCESS POLICY (GAP) ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 600), S6967 [14NO], S7246 [29NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 600), S6630 [5OC]

DIGITAL GOODS AND SERVICES TAX FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3581), S6815 [11OC]

DIGNAN, JAMES D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E321 [15MR]

DIGNITY FOR DETAINED IMMIGRANTS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3923), E1080 [26JY]

DIGRE, SUE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1685 [19DE]

DILL, SHELDON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E245 [1MR]

DILLARD UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Cook, Samuel D.: tribute (S. Res. 285), S8036 [22DE]

DILLINGHAM, AK

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: convey certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council and the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. (S. 269), S1968, S1969 [22MR]

Texts of

S. 269, Alaska property conveyance to the Tanana Tribal Council and the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp., S1969 [22MR]

DILLINGHAM, STEVEN

Remarks in Senate

Bureau of the Census: nomination to be Director, S8054 [2JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Bureau of the Census Director: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6963 [14NO]

DILLON, ERNIE

Remarks in House

WJOB–Radio (Hammond, IN): anniversary of ‘‘Veterans Views’’ radio show, E74 [19JA]

DILLON, MT

Remarks in Senate

Montana Youth ChalleNGe Academy: tribute, S166 [11JA]

DILLS, NATHAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4399 [26JN]

DiMAGGIO, THERESA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H683 [30JA]

DiMARE, PAUL AND SWANEE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9094 [27SE]

DIMAYA, JAMES

Remarks in House

Supreme Court: decision in Sessions v. Dimaya relative to definition of ‘‘violent felony’’ for purposes of deportation under immigration law, H7931, H7932, H7936 [7SE]

DIMITROV, NIKOLA

Bills and resolutions

Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]

Reports filed

Commend Macedonia Agreement With Greece To Resolve Name Dispute, Condemn Russian Efforts To Undermine Agreement, Urge Reforms To Join NATO and European Union, and Support Investment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 602), S6413 [1OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 602, commend Macedonia agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment, S5586 [1AU]

DIMON, ALLEN (DOC)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E134 [5FE]

DINÉ COLLEGE

Bills and resolutions

Native Americans: fulfill responsibility to serve the higher education needs of the Navajo people and clarify, unify, and modernize prior Diné College legislation (see H.R. 4807), H403 [16JA]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S5357 [25JY]

DINGELL, DEBBIE (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6440 [17JY]

Appointments

Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (Joint, Select), H1224 [23FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H4981 [7JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9460 [30OC]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H9436 [16OC]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H9416 [2OC]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H3576 [25AP]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1057), H8743 [24SE]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H4285 [21MY]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1214 [15FE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H7825 [4SE]

——— support infant nutrition through improved breastfeeding practices (see H. Res. 1032), H7687 [25JY]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

——— recognize impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and support policies that address causes and effects of climate change (see H. Res. 825), H3783 [7MY]

Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office, Beaverton, MI: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5200 [14JN]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4924), H903 [6FE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H19 [8JA]

Crime: provide Federal penalties for assault against journalists (see H.R. 4935), H783 [5FE]

——— provide that it is unlawful to distribute a private, visual depiction of a person’s intimate parts, or of a person engaging in sexually explicit conduct, without the person’s consent (see H.R. 4472), H3931 [10MY]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H582 [19JA]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (see H.R. 5022), H1177 [14FE]

——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]

——— study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H5095 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H7824 [4SE]

——— submit report on victims in military criminal investigative organization reports (see H.R. 5940), H4692 [23MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8886 [25SE]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 2151), H1502 [8MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish a prize competition for research, development, or commercialization of technology to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, including by capturing, sequestering, or reducing carbon dioxide (see H.R. 4096), H584 [19JA]

Dept. of HHS: extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H1178 [14FE]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H785 [5FE]

——— finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.R. 6561), H7721 [26JY]

——— notify health care providers about permitted disclosures under privacy laws of health information during emergencies, including overdoses (see H.R. 5695), H3782 [7MY]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (see H.R. 5009), H1126 [13FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H4584 [22MY]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H4778 [5JN]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1609 [14MR]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H976 [7FE]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 2913), H903 [6FE]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H3936 [11MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see H.R. 4940), H5581 [22JN]

——— oppose detention and possible removal of Iraqi Chaldean Christians (see H. Res. 824), H3209 [12AP]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9768 [6DE]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H6464 [17JY]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize a grant for nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to support oversight and anti-abuse education at the U.S. Olympic Committee, its national governing body, and each Paralympic sports organization (see H.R. 5252), H1542 [13MR]

——— condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— condition grants for crime victim compensation programs on the tolling of any limitation period relative to compensation for victims of sexual assault with backlogged sexual assault evidence collection kits (see H.R. 4180), H903 [6FE]

——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H738 [2FE]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H784 [5FE]

——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H583 [19JA]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (see H.R. 1762), H1267 [26FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

——— reauthorize grant program for education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities (see H.R. 5547), H3507 [24AP]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see H.R. 4471), H3746 [1MY]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H9153 [27SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H8171 [12SE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H6559 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9668 [27NO]

Dept. of Transportation: protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4778 [5JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H3783 [7MY]

——— expand health care and benefits for veterans who are victims of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 1954), H9439 [19OC]

——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (see H.R. 7144), H9567 [16NO]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see H.R. 4635), H1127 [13FE]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H738 [2FE]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H6558 [18JY]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H1543 [13MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4694 [23MY]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H1211 [15FE]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H4730 [24MY]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (see H.R. 4417), H7943 [7SE]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see H.R. 6406), H9420 [5OC]

Endometriosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 403), H1076 [8FE]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin (see H.R. 7078), H9438 [19OC]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal for drinking water and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for perfluorinated compounds including perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid (see H.R. 3106), H7743 [3AU]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Executive Office of the President: establish National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 5822), H3976 [15MY]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H4981 [7JN]

FCC: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (see H.R. 5709), H3833 [8MY]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H5286 [19JN]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see H.R. 5333), H1698 [19MR] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see H.R. 6835), H8731 [17SE]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H5649 [25JN]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7751 [10AU]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1336 [27FE]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H9758 [30NO]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H8739 [20SE]

FTC: prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8739 [20SE]

GAO: provide for a joint session of Congress to receive a presentation on the audited financial statement of the Executive branch (see H. Con. Res. 8), H555 [18JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9758 [30NO]

Great Lakes Week: designate (see H. Res. 868), H3750 [3MY]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H1653 [15MR]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H8733 [17SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

Honouliuli National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 5706), H3833 [8MY]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1847), H9821 [10DE]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H903 [6FE]

——— authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

Housing: provide priority under certain federally assisted housing programs to assisting youths who are aging out of foster care (see H.R. 2069), H1075 [8FE]

——— provide priority under certain federally assisted housing programs to assisting youths who are aging out of foster care, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2069), H6651 [23JY]

Immigration: eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H4981 [7JN]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 392), H5201 [14JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H6042 [10JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6183), H6042 [10JY] (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H1336 [27FE]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H8887 [25SE]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1610 [14MR]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H7941 [7SE]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 237), H4584 [22MY]

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 332), H3979 [15MY]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.J. Res. 145), H10338 [19DE]

J. Howard Coble Post Office Building, Greensboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 5187), H3576 [25AP]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H6589 [19JY]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9471 [9NO]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Marine Corps: anniversary of women’s service (see H. Con. Res. 105), H902 [6FE]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 7217), H9767 [6DE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H1651 [15MR]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5977), H4850 [6JN]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1825), H8886 [25SE]

——— establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (see H.R. 6690), H7825 [4SE]

——— prevent growth rate cliff for out-of-pocket threshold under part D (see H.R. 6563), H8887 [25SE]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H3746 [1MY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7732 [27JY]

——— require review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder be included in initial preventive physical examinations (see H.R. 5798), H3975 [15MY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H9408 [28SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: codify emergency preparedness final rule for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities as conditions of participation (see H.R. 4704), H555 [18JA]

Mental health: establish a pilot program to provide grants to community mental health centers for placement of social workers with law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 6604), H7723 [26JY]

——— strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see H.R. 4778), H168 [11JA]

Music and dance: preserve knowledge and promote education about jazz (see H.R. 4626), H6042 [10JY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 6795), H8887 [25SE]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]

National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1045), H7776 [28AU]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H8171 [12SE]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 683), H733 [30JA]

National Nordic Museum: designate (see H. Res. 855), H3741 [27AP]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

National Park Service: establish a Federal register of historic vehicles to document and preserve records of U.S. automotive and motorcycle history (see H.R. 4066), H404 [16JA]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 805), H3453 [23AP]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H3444 [18AP]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see H. Res. 756), H1503 [8MR]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 723), H783 [5FE]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see H. Res. 859), H3742 [27AP]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 758), H1334 [27FE]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H1334 [27FE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see H. Res. 1122), H9436 [16OC]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9460 [30OC]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H1477 [7MR]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H4981 [7JN]

——— strengthen protections for employees to organize and collectively bargain for improved wages and working conditions, sanction violations of such rights, and reform collective bargaining process (see H.R. 4548), H733 [30JA]

NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (see H.R. 5606), H3505 [24AP]

Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 1295), H1335 [27FE]

Pearl Harbor National Memorial: establish (see H.R. 5706), H3833 [8MY]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]

Poland: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1168), H9763 [3DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7729 [26JY]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (see H.R. 3273), H975 [7FE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8108 [10SE]

——— restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 31), H4778 [5JN]

Privacy: allow domestic violence victims who are participating in State Address Confidentiality Programs to use their confidential substitute address when creating new public records at the Federal level (see H.R. 3887), H1179 [14FE]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H3979 [15MY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H3211 [12AP]

Russia: condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H4849 [6JN]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H1729 [20MR]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9442 [23OC]

——— prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see H.R. 7070), H9435 [16OC]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Senior citizens: provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly (see H.R. 1251), H5201 [14JN]

Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building, Howell, MI: designate (see H.R. 6020), H4848 [6JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4694 [23MY]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

——— improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5457), H3095 [10AP]

Sportsmen: provide for preservation of sportsmen’s heritage and protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 4489), H3750 [3MY]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4694 [23MY]

Taxation: expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see H.R. 5516), H3315 [13AP]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H9408 [28SE]

——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (see H.R. 6392), H6589 [19JY]

Technology: promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce (see H.R. 4829), H552 [18JA]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Geological Survey: perform a nationwide survey of perfluorinated compounds (see H.R. 7284), H10169 [12DE]

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H5581 [22JN]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H5021 [8JN]

Veterans: encourage, enhance, and integrate Green Alert plans throughout the U.S. to help locate missing at-risk veterans (see H.R. 5945), H4693 [23MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3783 [7MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— limit authority of State election officials to remove registrants from the official list of eligible voters in Federal elections on the basis of interstate cross-checks (see H.R. 3091), H5094 [12JN]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see H.R. 6272), H9744 [29NO]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H555 [18JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4694 [23MY]

World Hearing Day: designate (see H. Res. 740), H1268 [26FE]

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 929), H5021 [8JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4243 [18MY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H5095 [12JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. nationals who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force or Royal Air Force (see H.R. 1553), H4584 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5560), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of Education: ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see H.R. 5241), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of HHS: provide for additional programs funded by grants to strengthen health care system response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 7212), H9763 [3DE]

——— reauthorize a program of partnerships for State and regional hospital preparedness to improve surge capacity (see H.R. 4776), H168 [11JA]

——— require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 4990), H1074 [8FE]

Dept. of State: eliminate the repatriation loan program to prevent U.S. citizens being evacuated from a foreign country from having to repay certain costs of evacuation (see H.R. 6243), H5815 [27JN]

FDA: require that children’s cosmetics containing talc include an appropriate warning unless the cosmetics are demonstrated to be asbestos-free (see H.R. 4964), H1074 [8FE]

FTC: implement and enforce Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act relative to certain common carriers (see H.R. 6943), H9150 [27SE]

Medicaid: permanently extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care in a home or community care setting (see H.R. 7149), H9568 [16NO]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 721), H737 [2FE]

NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H1126 [13FE]

Constitutional authority statements

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (H.R. 5560), H3442 [18AP]

Dept. of Education: ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (H.R. 5241), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of HHS: provide for additional programs funded by grants to strengthen health care system response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (H.R. 7212), H9763 [3DE]

——— reauthorize a program of partnerships for State and regional hospital preparedness to improve surge capacity (H.R. 4776), H169 [11JA]

——— require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (H.R. 4990), H1075 [8FE]

Dept. of State: eliminate the repatriation loan program to prevent U.S. citizens being evacuated from a foreign country from having to repay certain costs of evacuation (H.R. 6243), H5816 [27JN]

FDA: require that children’s cosmetics containing talc include an appropriate warning unless the cosmetics are demonstrated to be asbestos-free (H.R. 4964), H1075 [8FE]

FTC: implement and enforce Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act relative to certain common carriers (H.R. 6943), H9152 [27SE]

Medicaid: permanently extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care in a home or community care setting (H.R. 7149), H9569 [16NO]

NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority (H.R. 5002), H1126 [13FE]

Remarks

All Things Artistic Ministries, Inc.: tribute to History Alive—Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Program honorees, E609•, E611• [9MY]

Arab American Heritage Month: observance, E461• [13AP]

Bill, Gregory D.: Kaye Tertzag Purple Sport Coat Award recipient, E186• [14FE]

Black Family Development, Inc.: anniversary, E987• [10JY]

Braker, Veronica: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E425• [10AP]

Brownstown, MI: tribute to Downriver Senior Olympics, E1096• [26JY]

Canada: ensure the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin, H3893 [10MY]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8226 [13SE]

Dearborn, MI: tribute to wreath laying ceremony to commemorate anniversary of Korean War armistice agreement, E1100• [26JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (H.R. 5009), H5043 [12JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10392 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, H5106 [13JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6441 [17JY]

Detroit (MI) Jewish News: anniversary, E616• [9MY]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), H8226 [13SE]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (H.R. 5041), H5044 [12JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9246 [28SE]

Eastern Michigan University: observance of César Chávez Day of Celebration, E418• [10AP]

EPA: improve public water systems and enhance compliance with safe drinking water requirements, H8226 [13SE]

FCC: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (H.R. 5709), H6598 [23JY]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (H.R. 4881), H6596 [23JY]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (H.R. 2345), H6593, H6594 [23JY]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 5333), H6236 [16JY]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10392 [20DE]

Hall-Thiam, Mary: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E809• [8JN]

Jones, Theola: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E810• [8JN]

Ladies Professional Golf Association: ATHENA International (organization) Organizational Leadership Award recipient, E813• [8JN]

Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (organization): anniversary, E495• [18AP]

Lee, Tekisha: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E808• [8JN]

Less Cancer (organization): tribute to ‘‘Split the Mitt’’ Bike Ride, E852• [15JN]

Medicaid: extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care in a home or community care setting, H10050 [11DE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10049 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, H10050 [11DE]

Migratory Bird Treaty Act: anniversary, E1195• [4SE]

NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority, H9246 [28SE]

——— expand unique research initiatives authority (H.R. 5002), H5039 [12JN]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H3893 [10MY]

Pakistan Women Association of Michigan: tribute, E615• [9MY]

Pensions: protect multiemployer pension plan benefits, H3890 [10MY]

Richardson, Lois: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E811• [8JN]

Southeast Michigan PACE (organization): tribute, E414• [10AP]

Taylor, Amanda: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E422• [10AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9546 [16NO]

U.S. Geological Survey: Great Lakes Fisheries Program funding, H6441 [17JY]

Van de Velde, Ana McCune: Kappa Foundation Woman of Achievement award recipient, E817• [8JN]

Wayne County Community College District: anniversary, E614• [9MY]

Witmer, Jeff: Taylor, MI, Auxiliary Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E311• [14MR]

Wyandotte, MI: anniversary of Wyandotte Exchange Club, E814• [8JN]

Yemeni American News (publication): anniversary, E1093• [26JY]

Ypsilanti, MI: groundbreaking on facility to expand Huron Valley PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), E426• [10AP]

——— opening of YMCA Child Development Center, E823• [12JN]

Ypsilanti Campaign for Equality (organization): anniversary, E618• [9MY]

Tributes

Ali, Rasheda, E617• [9MY]

Carter, Linda, E877• [20JN]

Edmonds, Amanda, E77• [19JA]

Ford, Elizabeth (Betty), E456• [13AP]

Gamble, Rory, E829• [12JN]

Gorgon, Dave, E310• [14MR]

Hartig, John, E90• [22JA]

Kalitta, Connie, E424• [10AP]

Kosteva, Jim, E817• [8JN]

Little, Daniel, E459• [13AP]

Martin, Fred, E502• [18AP]

Montgomery, Pat, E815• [8JN]

Palombo, Carmine, E874• [20JN]

Roberson, Garther, Jr., E612• [9MY]

Van Camp, John, E816• [8JN]

Wagner, Jim, E232• [27FE]

Wheeler, Alma, E463• [13AP]

DINGELL-JOHNSON FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH RESTORATION ACT see Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act

DINKINS, ELLA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E448 [12AP]

DINWIDDIE, MICHELLE

Remarks in Senate

Polk County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]

DioGUARDI, JOSEPH J. (a former Representative from New York)

Remarks

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H5665 [26JN]

DIORIO, DENA R.

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H4053 [16MY]

DiPIRRO, COLLEEN C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E118 [30JA]

DIPLOMATS related term(s) Department of State; Embassies

Addresses

Kennedy Center Honors: John J. Sullivan, S7910 [19DE]

Appointments

Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, H397 [16JA]

Bills and resolutions

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE] (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Business and industry: foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support American business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy (see H.R. 7153), H9568 [16NO]

Daughters of the Republic of Texas (organization): establish Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 6672), H7756 [17AU]

Dept. of State: consolidate certain small diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 5589), H3505 [24AP]

——— establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (see H.R. 4989), H1074 [8FE]

——— prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

——— protect and enhance core diplomatic capabilities (see S. 3276), S5361 [25JY]

——— support science diplomacy (see H. Res. 828), H3315 [13AP]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6385), H6262 [16JY]

Foreign Service: require a report on efforts and options to mitigate acoustic attacks on officers and their families and physical protection capabilities for U.S. embassies, consulates, and residences (see H.R. 6262), H5973 [28JN]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 7291), H10209 [13DE]

Postal Regulatory Commission: establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the U.S. to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office (see H.R. 6231), H5748 [26JN]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (see S. Res. 584), S5108 [19JY]

——— condemn Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s attempt to undermine rule of law and attack U.S. officials, demand access to indicted Russian officials, and refuse to make U.S. officials available for questioning (see H. Res. 1023), H7155 [24JY]

Cloture motions

Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2762 [17MY], S2897 [24MY]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S2372 [24AP]

Motions

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2762 [17MY]

Papers

From Conflict to Compromise—The Normalization of Relations Between the United States of America and Vietnam: Catherine Kennedy, E834 [13JN]

Poems

‘‘Our Tears Are Deep,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1613 [6DE]

Remarks in House

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, E1098 [26JY]

Bush, George: tribute (H. Res. 1172), H10082 [11DE], H10202 [13DE], E1647 [11DE]

Dept. of State: establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (H.R. 4989), H6319, H6320 [17JY]

——— importance of diplomats, E1602 [6DE]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (H.R. 1911), H8150–H8153 [12SE], E697 [21MY], E1253, E1257 [13SE]

——— support U.S. international cyber diplomacy by establishing an Ambassador to lead cyber diplomacy efforts, rejecting Internet censorship, and including Internet freedoms in human rights reports (H.R. 3776), H435–H439 [17JA]

——— tribute to foreign national employees working at U.S. embassies, H3840 [9MY]

District of Columbia: anniversary of violence against peaceful protesters outside Turkish Ambassador’s residence, H4234 [18MY]

Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H5025, H5078 [12JN], H5104, H5106, H5138 [13JN], H5160 [14JN]

——— efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H4725 [24MY], H4744 [5JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: role of U.S. diplomatic negotiations relative to nuclear missile programs, H2032 [22MR]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (H.R. 535), H57–H59, H60, H61 [9JA], E24 [10JA], E49 [16JA], E381 [29MR], E1393 [12OC]

——— reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, E776 [5JN], E828 [12JN], E831 [13JN], E844 [14JN]

Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations and Consular Rights With Iran: U.S. withdrawal, E1386 [9OC]

Trujillo, Carlos: nomination to be Ambassador to the OAS, E153 [7FE]

U.S. Institute of Peace: tribute, H7094 [24JY]

World Bank Group: report steps taken to ensure G-5 nonimmigrant visa holders employed by World Bank diplomats and staff are informed of the protections afforded to them, H450 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

Brownback, Sam: confirmation as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S517 [25JA]

——— nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S446 [23JA], S497 [24JA]

Bush, George: tribute (S. Res. 715), S7322 [5DE]

Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]

Chalet, Cherith Norman: nomination to be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative, S6151, S6152 [12SE]

——— nomination to be U.N. U.S. Representative for Management and Reform, S6151, S6152 [12SE]

Cornstein, David B.: nomination to be Ambassador to Hungary, S2919 [24MY]

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2899, S2907 [24MY]

Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S3729–S3731, S3735 [12JN], S3864, S3865 [13JN], S3930, S3936 [14JN], S4268 [20JN], S4830 [9JY], S5465 [31JY]

——— efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S2229 [18AP], S2290 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S2690 [16MY], S2890 [24MY], S2956 [4JN], S3018 [6JN], S3288 [7JN]

——— reaffirm congressional support for U.S. intelligence agencies and diplomats and declare that an attack on election system by a foreign power is a hostile act, S5247 [24JY]

Foreign Service: nominations, S299 [18JA], S2341 [23AP], S4410 [26JN], S4874 [10JY], S4916 [11JY], S5423 [26JY], S5831 [22AU], S7190 [28NO], S7585 [13DE]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S1901 [22MR], S2379 [24AP], S2454, S2464 [26AP]

——— nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, unanimous-consent agreement, S2460 [26AP]

Mosbacher, Georgette: nomination to be Ambassador to Poland, S4943 [12JY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1150 [15FE], S1932 [22MR], S2915 [24MY], S4720 [28JN], S8055 [2JA]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (S. Res. 584), S5081, S5088, S5098 [19JY]

——— call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (S. Res. 584), unanimous-consent agreement, S5087 [19JY]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (H.R. 535), S1290 [28FE]

——— encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (S. 1051), S3401 [11JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, S3399, S3401 [11JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S1818–S1824 [20MR]

Wolcott, Jackie: nomination to be International Atomic Energy Agency U.S. Representative, S6270, S6272 [24SE]

——— nomination to be U.N. Vienna Office U.S. Representative, S6270, S6272 [24SE]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S299 [18JA], S703 [7FE], S1840–S1844 [20MR], S2341 [23AP], S2724 [16MY], S2834 [22MY], S4402–S4410 [26JN], S4874 [10JY], S5423 [26JY], S5830, S5831 [22AU], S6221, S6222 [18SE], S6341 [26SE], S7584, S7585 [13DE]

Reports filed

Cyber Diplomacy Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3776) (H. Rept. 115–483), H1 [3JA]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3776), S4731 [28JN]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6385) (H. Rept. 115–829), H6262 [16JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA], S2342 [23AP], S4875 [10JY], S4916 [11JY], S5423 [26JY], S5831 [22AU], S7190 [28NO], S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Brian A. Nichols To Be Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4409 [26JN]

Nomination of Carlos Trujillo To Be Ambassador to the OAS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Cherith Norman Chalet To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Cherith Norman Chalet To Be U.N. U.S. Representative for Management and Reform: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Christopher P. Henzel To Be Ambassador to Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Craig L. Cloud To Be Ambassador to Botswana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Daniel N. Rosenblum To Be Ambassador to Uzbekistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6221 [18SE]

Nomination of David B. Cornstein To Be Ambassador to Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Dennis B. Hankins To Be Ambassador to Mali: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Dennis W. Hearne To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Dereck J. Hogan To Be Ambassador to Moldova: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Donald A. Blome To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Donald R. Tapia To Be Ambassador to Jamaica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Donald Y. Yamamoto To Be Ambassador to Somalia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Earl R. Miller To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Earle D. Litzenberger, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Edward C. Prado To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1840 [20MR]

Nomination of Eliot Pedrosa To Be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Eric G. Nelson To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Eric W. Stromayer To Be Ambassador to Togo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Francisco L. Palmieri To Be Ambassador to Honduras: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Georgette Mosbacher To Be Ambassador to Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4402 [26JN]

Nomination of Gordon D. Sondland To Be Ambassador to the European Union: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4404 [26JN]

Nomination of Harry B. Harris, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Republic of Korea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4407 [26JN]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott To Be International Atomic Energy Agency U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott To Be U.N. Vienna Office U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of James R. Evans To Be Ambassador to Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Jeffrey R. Gunter To Be Ambassador to Iceland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Joel Danies To Be Ambassador to Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of John M. Pommersheim To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Jonathan R. Cohen To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Jonathan R. Cohen To Be U.N. U.S. Deputy Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Joseph E. Macmanus To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2834 [22MY]

Nomination of Joseph J. Celia To Be Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tonga: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5422 [26JY]

Nomination of Joseph N. Mondello To Be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4403 [26JN]

Nomination of Judith G. Garber To Be Ambassador to Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Judy Rising Reinke To Be Ambassador to Montenegro: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of Karen L. Williams To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Kenneth S. George To Be Ambassador to Uruguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4403 [26JN]

Nomination of Kevin K. Sullivan To Be Ambassador to Nicaragua: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Kip Tom To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Kyle McCarter To Be Ambassador to Kenya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Lucy Tamlyn To Be Ambassador to Central African Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Lynda C. Blanchard To Be Ambassador to Slovenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6221 [18SE]

Nomination of Lynne M. Tracy To Be Ambassador to Armenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7585 [13DE]

Nomination of Matthew J. Matthews To Be Ambassador to Brunei: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Michael A. Hammer To Be Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Michael P. Pelleitier To Be Ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Michael S. Klecheski To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Patricia Mahoney To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Peter H. Vrooman To Be Ambassador to Rwanda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S703 [7FE]

Nomination of Philip S. Kosnett To Be Ambassador to Kosovo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5830 [22AU]

Nomination of Richard A. Grenell To Be Ambassador to Germany: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Richard C. Paschall III To Be Ambassador to Gambia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Robert F. Pence To Be Ambassador to Finland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1840 [20MR]

Nomination of Robert K. Scott To Be Ambassador to Malawi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Robin S. Bernstein To Be Ambassador to Dominican Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4402 [26JN]

Nomination of Ronald Gidwitz To Be Ambassador to Belgium: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4407 [26JN]

Nomination of Sam Brownback To Be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Nomination of Sarah-Ann Lynch To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7584 [13DE]

Nomination of Senator Johnson To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Senator Merkley To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Simon Henshaw To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Stephanie Sanders Sullivan To Be Ambassador to Ghana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5831 [22AU]

Nomination of Stephen Akard To Be Dept. of State Office of Foreign Missions Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Susan N. Stevenson To Be Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Nomination of Thomas J. Hushek To Be Ambassador to South Sudan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2341 [23AP]

Nomination of Trevor D. Traina To Be Ambassador to Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1841 [20MR]

Nomination of William H. Moser To Be Ambassador to Kazakhstan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Protecting Diplomats From Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4989), S7241 [29NO]

Taiwan Travel Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 535), S907 [13FE]

Statements

Trump Jerusalem Declaration: Israel Zoberman, E10 [8JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 1172, tribute to George Bush, H10082 [11DE]

H.R. 535, Taiwan Travel Act, H57 [9JA]

H.R. 1911, Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act, H8150 [12SE]

H.R. 3776, Cyber Diplomacy Act, H435–H437 [17JA]

H.R. 4989, Protecting Diplomats From Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act, H6319 [17JY]

S. Res. 584, call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia, S5110 [19JY]

S. Res. 715, tribute to George Bush, S7321 [5DE]

Tributes

Bush, George, S7251, S7257 [3DE], S7259–S7273 [4DE], S7299, S7304, S7308, S7310 [5DE], S7329, S7335, S7344, S7352 [6DE], S7829 [19DE], S7981 [20DE], S8012 [21DE], H9808–H9814 [10DE], H10037 [11DE], E1605 [6DE]

DIRECT HIRE OF STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1887) (S. Rept. 115–205), S612 [5FE]

DIRZIUS, JOHN H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1467 [26OC]

DISABILITY RIGHTS CONNECTICUT, INC.

Letters

Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act, H747 [5FE]

DISABLED related term(s) Americans With Disabilities Act; Social Security

Amendments

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193, H1194, H1195, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), S7745, S7796 [18DE], H10280 [19DE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627, S656 [6FE], S709 [7FE], S7826, S7827, S7933, S7934, S7935, S7936 [19DE], H699, H700 [30JA], H10485, H10486 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1183), H10482 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 714), H697 [30JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine (S. 925), S24, S25 [3JA]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], S5589 [1AU], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Appointments

National Council on Disability, S792 [7FE], S1191 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions

Air Force: require a demonstration program on accession as officers of candidates with auditory impairments (see H.R. 5831), H3977 [15MY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Anwana, Francis: relief (see H.R. 6829), H8726 [13SE]

Architectural Barriers Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1041), H7747 [7AU]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see S. 3201), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

Aviation: protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 5004), H1126 [13FE]

——— require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

Courts: protect interests of the intellectually disabled in intermediate care facilities in certain class action lawsuits and in Dept. of Justice actions that could result in moving residents from such facilities (see H.R. 6786), H8170 [12SE]

Crime: support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide eligibility under the assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities to veterans with disabilities and their families (see H.R. 5448), H3094 [10AP]

Dept. of Defense: submit to Congress a plan for improvements to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress research (see H.R. 5528), H3395 [17AP]

Dept. of Education: conduct activities that reduce out-of-pocket expenses relative to enrollment in a career and technical education course or dual or concurrent enrollment program for students in special populations (see S. 3101), S4281 [20JN]

——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see S. 2530), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5241), H1507 [9MR]

——— establish Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students With Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education (see S. 3106), S4343 [21JN]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see S. 3626), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide additional funds to States to establish and make disbursements from high cost funds to reimburse local schools for special educational services (see H.R. 5976), H4732 [25MY]

——— provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (see H.R. 6770), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for local care corps programs through which qualified volunteers provide care, companionship, and other services to seniors and individuals in need (see S. 3608), S6816 [11OC]

——— award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their preparedness for power outages (see H.R. 5832), H3977 [15MY]

——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H6557 [18JY]

——— establish National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies (see H.R. 6201), H5580 [22JN]

——— establish the Transition to Independence demonstration program to provide bonuses to States that move people with disabilities out of segregated work settings and into competitive integrated employment (see H.R. 4931), H783 [5FE]

——— expand and improve health care services by health centers and the National Health Service Corps for individuals with a developmental disability (see H.R. 6611), H7723 [26JY]

——— improve guardianship oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (see S. 3669), S7190 [28NO]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (see S. 3657), S7088 [26NO] (see H.R. 6615), H7723 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize a grant for nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to support oversight and anti-abuse education at the U.S. Olympic Committee, its national governing body, and each Paralympic sports organization (see H.R. 5252), H1542 [13MR]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1183), H10509 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 714), H676 [29JA]

——— improve tracking of data on, and benefits paid to, public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty (see S. 2878), S2773 [17MY]

——— reauthorize grant program for education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities (see H.R. 5547), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program to reimburse public transportation agencies that offer free unlimited transportation passes to eligible individuals (see H.R. 5542), H3396 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (see S. 3683), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 6418), H6557 [18JY]

——— eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (see H.R. 5452), H3094 [10AP]

——— establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (see S. 3235), S5066 [18JY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (see S. 3479), S6223 [18SE]

——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 6419), H6557 [18JY]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3529), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6993), H9405 [28SE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents stationed at Wurtsmith AFB, MI, and exposed to volatile organic compounds and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3528), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6994), H9405 [28SE]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H553 [18JA]

——— provide for presumption of service-connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain (see S. 3373), S5931 [23AU]

——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S2623 [10MY]

——— provide health, rehabilitation, and monetary benefits to children with spina bifida whose parents were exposed to herbicides while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 3175), S4734 [28JN]

——— remove manifestation period needed for presumption of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to herbicides (see S. 3355), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6566), H7721 [26JY]

Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]

Employment: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H3741 [27AP]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2994), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Federal employees: allow injured Federal law enforcement officers to continue to serve their agencies (see H.R. 4804), H403 [16JA]

——— clarify sources of authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act (see S. 3098), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6160), H5362 [20JN]

——— provide a short-term disability insurance program for disabilities that are not work-related (see H.R. 4806), H403 [16JA]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S2835 [22MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5499), H3209 [12AP]

Health: promote provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities (see S. 3728), S7356 [6DE]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for the disabled (see H.R. 6509), H7685 [25JY]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

Independent Transportation Network of America (organization): tribute (see S. Res. 491), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 851), H3706 [26AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2542), S1686 [13MR] (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]

Legislative branch of the Government: establish Office of Disability Policy (see S. 3261), S5267 [24JY]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S1765 [15MR]

Medicaid: ensure beneficiaries have the opportunity to receive care in home and community-based settings (see H.R. 6371), H6195 [13JY]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H1651 [15MR]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care, and reduce certain Federal medical assistance percentages and funds (see H.R. 7397), H10593 [22DE]

Medicare: clarify payment rules for manual wheelchairs under part B (see H.R. 7305), H10210 [13DE]

——— expand use of telehealth services for remote imaging for chronic eye disease (see S. 3751), S7586 [13DE]

——— improve affordability and enrollment procedures (see S. 3316), S5581 [1AU]

——— provide clarification about minimal self-adjustment for off-the-shelf orthotics (see H.R. 4772), H168 [11JA]

——— provide coverage for digital retinal imaging with remote interpretation (see H.R. 6639), H7732 [27JY]

——— provide coverage of hearing aids and related hearing services (see H.R. 6052), H5020 [8JN]

——— provide coverage of methadone (see S. 2704), S2261 [18AP]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 6431), H6557 [18JY]

——— treat audiologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing services, improve access to audiology services available for coverage, and enable beneficiaries to have their choice of audiologists (see S. 2575), S1844 [20MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: protect (see S. 3330), S5582 [1AU]

Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 842), H3506 [24AP]

National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 446), S1948 [22MR]

National Council on Disability: establish Office of Disability Congressional Research (see H.R. 7096), H9448 [26OC]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 676), S6816 [11OC]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 680), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1137), H9460 [30OC]

National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 447), S1948 [22MR]

National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 627), S6143 [12SE]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 395), S704 [7FE]

——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 392), S651 [6FE]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE] (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7724 [26JY]

SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 480), S2342 [23AP]

Social Security: allow older disabled individuals to remain in the workforce by removing age limit on Medicaid buy-in program and work restrictions on disabled adult children who have reached retirement age (see H.R. 7101), H9448 [26OC]

——— credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 6952), H9150 [27SE]

——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

——— enhance benefits for children, divorced spouses, and widows and widowers (see S. 2484), S1316 [1MR]

——— expand exception to the windfall elimination provision based on years of coverage (see H.R. 6962), H9151 [27SE]

——— increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses (see S. 3457), S6223 [18SE]

——— modernize account numbers (see H.R. 7143), H9567 [16NO]

——— permit individuals to select a monthly benefit payment date (see H.R. 7261), H10103 [11DE]

——— reform (see H.R. 7195), H9743 [29NO]

——— update and improve eligibility criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance Program (see H.R. 6532), H7686 [25JY]

SSA: improve service and strengthen Social Security Disability Insurance Program (see H.R. 6559), H7721 [26JY]

——— make Social Security Trustees Report process more accountable and transparent (see H.R. 7269), H10169 [12DE]

——— permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see S. 3147), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]

——— prohibit reinstatement of reconsideration level of appeal for disability determinations in the 10 prototype States (see S. 3741), S7509 [12DE] (see H.R. 7276), H10169 [12DE]

——— prohibit use of funds to develop, test, deploy, implement, or administer Disability Case Processing System (see H.R. 5221), H1501 [8MR]

SSI: create poverty relief benefit for certain senior citizens and disabled individuals (see S. 2653), S2120 [12AP]

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see S. 2860), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5860), H4209 [17MY]

——— create long-term care accounts funded by proceeds of the sale or assignment of life insurance contracts (see H.R. 7203), H9757 [30NO]

——— ensure proper allocation of lump-sum payments of disability insurance benefits for determinations of modified adjusted gross income under refundable tax credit for coverage under a qualified health plan (see S. 3326), S5582 [1AU]

——— expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see S. 3459), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]

——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]

——— increase work opportunity credit for certain Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI beneficiaries and vocational rehabilitation referrals, and expand benefits relative to access for the disabled (see S. 3260), S5267 [24JY]

——— modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2988), S2991 [5JN]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 2368), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

Veterans: improve contracting opportunities for service-connected disabled veteran-owned small business concerns (see S. 3606), S6816 [11OC]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 3089), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 4958), H973 [7FE]

Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see S. 3049), S3760 [12JN] (see H.R. 6093), H5152 [13JN]

World Hearing Day: designate (see H. Res. 740), H1212 [15FE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Court documents

Enrique Madrinan, Plaintiff, v. Harbour Shopping Center, Inc. and Luza Corp. d/b/a Donut Gallery Diner, Defendants, H1189 [15FE]

Letters

Clarify authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5853 [28JN]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H5853 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H4001 [16MY]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies establishment: Marcie Roth, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (organization), H8782 [25SE]

Elder Poverty Relief Act: Max Richtman, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S2122 [12AP]

FAA programs reauthorization: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9034 [26SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9034 [26SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

Florida proposal to revise Medicaid enrollment regulations: several Florida Senators and Representatives, S2609 [10MY]

Peace Corps Reform Act: Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H6023 [10JY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6022 [10JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6023 [10JY]

Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act: Christopher Detzler, National Council of Social Security Management Associations, Inc., H747 [5FE]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House), H746 [5FE]

——— Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network, H748 [5FE]

——— Gretchen Knauff, Disability Rights Connecticut, Inc., H747 [5FE]

Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6214 [16JY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H6214 [16JY]

Lists

Reasons to thank labor union movement, H666 [29JA]

Motions

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S7826, S7827 [19DE], S8007 [21DE], H700 [30JA], H10486 [20DE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Air Force: require a demonstration program on accession as officers of candidates with auditory impairments, H4656 [23MY]

——— require a demonstration program on accession as officers of candidates with auditory impairments (H.R. 5831), H3939 [15MY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: allow awarding of punitive damages in cases where business owners made no good faith effort to remove barriers to access to public accommodations, H1195 [15FE]

——— anniversary, H7709, H7710, H7711 [26JY]

——— clarify use of the term ‘substantial progress’ in remedying violations may only be used when delays to removing barriers to access are due to circumstances beyond the violator’s control, H1196 [15FE]

——— eliminate requirement that notice of violation include specific section of legislation alleged to have been violated, H1197, H1198 [15FE]

——— eliminate written notice and waiting period requirements for discrimination claims made due to barriers to access to public accommodations, H1194, H1195 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1147 [14FE], H1183–H1200, H1202 [15FE], E220 [26FE], E225 [27FE], E266 [6MR]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

Arc of Loudoun County, VA (organization): anniversary, E523 [24AP]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges, H4702 [24MY]

Assistance League of Glendale, CA (organization): anniversary, E658 [16MY]

Bensalem, PA: tribute to Bensalem High School industrial design class students for building a snow sled for the blind, H3161 [12AP]

Best Buddies International (organization): tribute to Katy, TX, Seven Lakes High School chapter, E1126 [7AU]

Bivens, Audrey: Arc (organization) of Katy, TX, Hometown Heroes award recipient, E636 [11MY]

Brain Injury Awareness Day: observance, H1719 [20MR]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Lingohocken Volunteer Fire Co., fire safety presentation to Council Rock School District ACHIEVE program students, H9697 [29NO]

Carpenter, Andrew: Council for Exceptional Children ‘‘Yes I Can’’ Award recipient, E162 [8FE]

Casa Familia Inc.: tribute, H3787 [8MY]

Chicago, IL: call for investigation of Wentworth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, H5204 [15JN]

Dept. of Defense: arthritis research funding, H5739 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (H.R. 6770), H8110 [12SE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), H10057, H10058 [11DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), Senate amendment, H10280–H10282 [19DE]

Dept. of Justice: ensure Americans With Disabilities Act compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1183), H10477–H10483 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 714), H690–H698 [30JA]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10485–H10500, H10501, H10506 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendments, H685, H698–H725 [30JA]

Dept. of Transportation: review and revise air travel regulations to improve assistance for individuals with disabilities, H3656 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: apply requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees (S. 899), H6213–H6215 [16JY]

——— conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (H.R. 6418), H10427, H10428 [20DE]

——— eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program, H7137 [24JY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), H8754–H8759 [25SE]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine, H9536 [15NO]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era, H5617 [25JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce proposed rule relative to injured or amputee veteran’s ability to select prosthetist or orthotist of choice whether employed by VA or on contract with VA, H4993 [8JN]

——— Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program funding, H4973 [7JN]

Disasters: ensure protections for first responders, H5081, H5082 [12JN]

Dole, Bob: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, H416 [17JA], E65 [18JA]

Dye, Melinda: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1246 [13SE]

East Haven, CT: anniversary of Woodview Associates, E874 [20JN]

Employment: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (H.R. 5658), H3843 [9MY]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

Eye Donation Month: observance, H9697 [29NO]

FAA: reauthorize programs, H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC], E1510 [13NO]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3587, H3590–H3688, H3691 [26AP], H3710–H3726, H3728 [27AP], E561, E564, E568, E570 [27AP], E578 [1MY], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 817), H3205 [12AP]

Federal employees: clarify sources of authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act (H.R. 6160), H5852 [28JN]

——— provide a short-term disability insurance program for disabilities that are not work-related (H.R. 4806), E47 [16JA]

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5798 [27JN]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), H10415, H10416 [20DE]

Green, Gary: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1247 [13SE]

Guild for Exceptional Children (organization): anniversary, E337 [19MR]

Guillain-Barré (GBS)/Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Awareness Month: observance, E675 [17MY]

Helen Keller Services (organization): anniversary, E1216 [6SE]

House of Representatives: Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program funding, H4969 [7JN], H8243 [13SE]

Humble, TX: tribute to Humble Independent School District Mosaic Program, E790 [7JN]

Independent Transportation Network of America (organization): tribute (H. Res. 851), E1667 [13DE]

Intelligence services: allow re-review of security clearance to be triggered by a holder’s association with entities that advocate or use force to discriminatorily prevent exercise of constitutional rights, H6132, H6145–H6147 [12JY]

K94Heroes (organization): tribute, H24 [9JA]

KCF Technologies, Inc.: tribute, H5819 [28JN]

Kline, Michael: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]

Lafayette, CA: anniversary of Las Trampas School, Inc., E398 [5AP]

Langhorne, PA: Sesame Place (theme park) designation as Certified Autism Center by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, H3731 [27AP]

Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.: anniversary, E1371 [5OC]

Loudoun County, VA: tribute to Capital Beltway Warriors (hockey team), E1099 [26JY]

Marc Community Resources, Inc.: tribute, H9702 [29NO]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (S. 2559), H8838 [25SE]

McHenry County, IL: anniversary of Pioneer Center for Human Services, H2030 [22MR]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, H10047–H10050 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care, and reduce certain Federal medical assistance percentages and funds (H.R. 7397), H10590 [22DE]

Medicare: provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories, H10049, H10052 [11DE]

Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (H. Res. 842), H3458 [24AP]

Miami, FL: tribute to Best Buddies International (organization) 5k walk, H1703 [20MR]

Mintun, Bonnie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1471 [26OC]

Moving Foward Towards Independence (organization): anniversary, E1132 [7AU]

MVLE, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E629 [10MY]

National Day of Civility: designate (H. Res. 400), H6163 [12JY]

——— observance, H1659 [19MR], H6122 [12JY]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: observance, E1385 [9OC], E1443 [23OC]

National Dystonia Awareness Month: observance, E1331 [28SE]

Norman, Meg: tribute to participation in Special Olympics, E313 [14MR]

North Miami Beach, FL: opening of Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities new facility, H1751 [21MR]

Northampton Township, PA: tribute to Miracle League of Northampton Township, H3349 [17AP]

O’Brien, Jennifer: American Mothers Inc., New York Mother of the Year award recipient, H3495 [24AP]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (H.R. 2259), H539 [18JA], H3402 [18AP], H5157 [14JN], H5993, H6019–H6025 [10JY], E673 [17MY], E999 [11JY]

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families (organization): anniversary, E624 [10MY]

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity (organization): tribute to Journey of Hope cyclists, E1137 [10AU]

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ: tribute to Point Pleasant Borough High School students for developing Lunch Buddy app, H5159 [14JN]

Road to Responsibility, Inc.: anniversary, E1577 [29NO]

Roberts, Christi: tribute to participation in Special Olympics, E312 [14MR]

Seiboldt, Grace: tribute to participation in Special Olympics USA National Games, E1139 [10AU]

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI: groundbreaking ceremony for Eisenhower Veteran Care Transition Center, H9551 [16NO]

Sell, Jerre: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Patient Advocate Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]

Shared Support, Inc.: tribute, H8112 [12SE]

Souderton, PA: Souderton Area High School Special Olympics International Unified Champion School designee, H175 [16JA]

Special Olympics Hawaii: anniversary, H10038 [11DE]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (H.R. 4547), H741–H749 [5FE], E154 [7FE]

——— SSI eligibility hearings backlog, H129 [10JA]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Provisions Bakery & Restaurant, E348 [20MR]

Taxation: extend tax on coal production in order to fund Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, H10476 [20DE]

United Kingdom: right to life debate relative to Alfie Evans, H3586 [26AP]

University of Guam: anniversary of Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education Research and Service, E995 [11JY]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4958), H4258, H4259 [21MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 12), H6480 [18JY], H9048 [26SE]

Watkins Glen, NY: anniversary of Arc of Schuyler, E685 [18MY]

Weinstock, Nancy and Bruce: Wyoming Valley Children’s Association Making a Difference Award recipients, E700 [21MY]

Weiser, Matt: tribute to participation in Special Olympics, E348 [20MR]

West, Brendan (Beebo): tribute to participation in Special Olympic Games, E254 [5MR]

World Autism Month: observance, H3084 [10AP], H3561 [25AP]

World Hearing Day: designate (H. Res. 740), E218 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, S5397 [26JY]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (S. 3201), S5799 [22AU]

Autism After 21 Day: observance, S2315 [19AP]

Congress: legislative accomplishments relative to veterans’ care and services, S6781 [11OC]

Dept. of Education: prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of HHS: anniversary of National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, S6809 [11OC]

——— establish a National Family Caregiving Strategy (H.R. 3759), S68 [8JA]

——— improve guardianship oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (S. 3669), S7192 [28NO]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), S7745 [18DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (S. 3657), S7089 [26NO]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled, S1924 [22MR]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), House amendment, S565 [30JA], S601 [5FE], S626, S627, S630 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S794 [8FE], S7823, S7826–S7828, S7845, S7891, S7898, S7905 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8007, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE], S8047 [27DE], S8051 [2JA]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), motion to proceed, S8005–S8007 [21DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), unanimous-consent agreement, S7829, S7899 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (S. 2070), S7841 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: apply requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees (S. 899), S1848 [20MR], S5869 [22AU]

——— expand and strengthen VA caregiver programs, S2816 [22MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), S6254 [18SE]

——— furnish assistance for adaptations of residences of disabled veterans in rehabilitation programs (H.R. 3562), S2732 [16MY]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine, S2807 [22MY]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine (S. 925), S25 [3JA]

——— improve treatment of medical evidence provided by non-departmental medical professionals in support of disability claims compensation (H.R. 1725), S1190 [15FE]

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: observance, S1902 [22MR]

Dole, Bob: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S247 [17JA]

FAA: reauthorize programs, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, S2060 [11AP]

Federal employees: clarify sources of authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act (H.R. 6160), S7622 [13DE]

Florida: proposal to revise Medicaid enrollment regulations, S2609 [10MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), S3940, S3943–S3945 [14JN]

Helen Keller Services (organization): anniversary, S6135 [12SE]

Independent Transportation Network of America (organization): tribute (S. Res. 491), S2498 [26AP]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (S. 2559), S1766 [15MR], S4810 [28JN]

——— ratify, S4721 [28JN]

Masters, Oksana: tribute to participation in Paralympic Games, S1799 [20MR]

National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 446), S1978 [22MR]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 625), S6146 [12SE], S6349 [26SE]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 680), S6881 [11OC]

National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 447), S1978 [22MR]

National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 627), S6155 [12SE]

Olympic Games: tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games (S. Res. 392), S1306, S1307 [1MR]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (H.R. 2259), S6280 [24SE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S276 [18JA]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (S. Res. 480), S2349 [23AP]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (S. 379), S7650–S7652 [17DE]

——— eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (S. 379), unanimous-consent request, S7651 [17DE]

Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries (nonprofit organization): tribute, S464 [23JA]

Special Olympics: anniversary, S5504 [31JY]

SSA: disapprove rule on implementation of legislation improving the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by including certain recipients of disability benefits (H.J. Res. 40), S1225 [27FE]

——— improve and strengthen representative payment program (H.R. 4547), S1982 [22MR], S2010 [9AP]

SSI: create poverty relief benefit for certain senior citizens and disabled individuals (S. 2653), S2121 [12AP]

Taxation: provide a tax credit to businesses that invest in American jobs, provide fair wages and benefits, employ active duty personnel, recruit veterans, and maintain a diverse workforce (S. 1778), S7125 [27NO]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4958), S6311 [25SE]

Veterans Educational Assistance Act: implementation, S7216 [29NO]

Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (S. 3049), S5248 [24JY]

Warren, Lucas: Gerber Products Co., Photo Search contest winner, S815 [8FE]

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: observance, S7181 [28NO]

Reports filed

ADA Education and Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Dept. of HHS Programs Related to Traumatic Brain Injury and Trauma Research Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education. Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3657), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization and Injury or Death From Wandering Characteristics of Children With Autism Reduction: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2070) (S. Rept. 115–200), S298 [18JA]

Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2559), S2678 [15MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2559) (S. Rept. 115–261), S2968 [4JN]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–6), S4035 [19JN]

Permit Use of Bicycles, Wheelchairs, Strollers, and Game Carts in Wilderness Areas: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1349) (H. Rept. 115–1032), H9567 [16NO]

Social Security Online Tools Innovation Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3309) (H. Rept. 115–932), H8106 [10SE]

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4958) (H. Rept. 115–688), H4241 [18MY]

Veterans Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2648) (H. Rept. 115–825), H6262 [16JY]

Resolutions of ratification

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled, S4035 [19JN], S4721 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 1082, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 302, FAA programs reauthorization, H8905–H9034 [26SE]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H1192 [15FE]

H.R. 2259, Peace Corps Reform Act, H6019–H6022 [10JY]

H.R. 4547, Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act, H741–H746 [5FE]

H.R. 4958, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, H4258 [21MY]

H.R. 6160, clarify sources of authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act, H5852 [28JN]

H.R. 6418, VA Website Accessibility Act, H10427 [20DE]

H.R. 6615, Dept. of HHS programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research reauthorization, S7745 [18DE], H10057 [11DE], H10280 [19DE]

S. 899, Dept. of Veterans Affairs application of requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees, S1848 [20MR]

S. 899, Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act, H6213 [16JY]

S. 925, Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act, S25 [3JA]

S. 2559, Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act, S4810 [28JN], H8838 [25SE]

S. 2652, Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act, S3945 [14JN], H10415 [20DE]

S. 2653, Elder Poverty Relief Act, S2122 [12AP]

S. 2860, Putting First-Responders First Act, S2727 [16MY]

S. 3479, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, S6227–S6231, S6254–S6258 [18SE], H8754–H8758 [25SE]

S. Con. Res. 59, recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens, S7387 [10DE]

S. Res. 392, tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games, S655 [6FE]

S. Res. 395, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Olympic Team USA to attract sponsorships, S706 [7FE]

S. Res. 446, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, S1953 [22MR]

S. Res. 447, National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day, S1954 [22MR]

S. Res. 480, Silver Star Service Banner Day, S2349 [23AP]

S. Res. 487, support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities, S2490 [26AP]

S. Res. 491, tribute to Independent Transportation Network of America (organization), S2493 [26AP]

S. Res. 625, National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, S6145 [12SE]

S. Res. 627, National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, S6147 [12SE]

S. Res. 676, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, S6822 [11OC]

S. Res. 680, National Dyslexia Awareness Month, S6824 [11OC]

DISABLED ACCESS CREDIT EXPANSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5536), H3396 [17AP]

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Letters

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5619 [25JN]

DiSARIO, STEVEN

Remarks in Senate

Ohio: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2752 [17MY]

DISARM HATE ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1324), S6793 [11OC]

DISASTER ASSISTANCE SIMPLIFICATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2226), S563 [30JA]

DISASTER DISPLACEMENT ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2066), S4705 [28JN]

——— unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

DISASTER HOUSING ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2880), S2773 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2880), S4705 [28JN]

——— unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

DISASTER RECOVERY REFORM ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3041) (S. Rept. 115–446), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4460) (H. Rept. 115–1098), H10586 [21DE]

DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT

Amendments

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

As Millions Recover From Florence, Congress Has a Chance To Enact Disaster Reform, H9036 [26SE]

Bills and resolutions

Disasters: amend laws relative to Federal assistance to individuals and households (see H.R. 4930), H783 [5FE]

——— ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met (see H.R. 7322), H10269 [17DE]

——— inform disaster survivors about duplication of benefits, notify loan recipients of ability to refuse assistance, and provide assistance recipients with information on Federal recoupment process (see H.R. 7111), H9460 [30OC]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H3146 [11AP]

——— waive fees for replacement of critical documents for certain disaster victims and designate child care as a critical service to provide funding to child care facilities following a disaster (see S. 3055), S3760 [12JN]

FEMA: amend certain policies relative to entities that receive Federal funds to assist animals impacted by disasters (see H.R. 6131), H5224 [15JN]

——— authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (see S. 3403), S5991 [28AU]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 6169), H5362 [20JN]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]

——— provide for disaster recovery reforms (see S. 3041), S3601 [11JN]

——— provide snow removal assistance to Indian tribes under a Federal emergency declaration (see S. 2706), S2262 [18AP]

Hurricanes: alter Federal share of certain disaster assistance for Puerto Rico in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 6859), H8738 [20SE]

Letters

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

Motions

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

Remarks in House

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, H9036 [26SE]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3590–H3688 [26AP], H3710–H3726 [27AP], E561, E568, E570 [27AP], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H3724 [27AP]

——— make Office of Disaster Response and Recovery permanent, E570 [27AP]

——— provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

FEMA: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (S. 3403), S5993 [28AU]

——— clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (S. 1823), S43 [4JA]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), S4705 [28JN]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Disaster Recovery Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3041) (S. Rept. 115–446), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4460) (H. Rept. 115–1098), H10586 [21DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

DISASTER VICTIMS PASSPORT AND ID RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3055), S3760 [12JN]

DISASTERS related term(s) Earthquakes; Floods; Hunger; Hurricanes; Tornadoes

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (S. 3238), S7726, S7735 [17DE]

FEMA: establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants in Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (S. 2385), S4453, S4456 [26JN]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5622 [15AU]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560, S5589 [1AU]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6361 [27SE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567, S7600, S7615 [13DE], S7660, S7661, S7662, S7663, S7667, S7668, S7670, S7672, S7688, S7689, S7694, S7709, S7710, S7714, S7715, S7716, S7717, S7719, S7720 [17DE], S7797 [18DE], H10346 [20DE]

——— update environmental sensitivity index maps for coastal areas of the Great Lakes (S. 1586), S6103 [6SE]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776, S2777 [17MY]

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

As Millions Recover From Florence, Congress Has a Chance To Enact Disaster Reform, H9036 [26SE]

Don’t Give Trump a Pass on Puerto Rico, H7798 [4SE]

Houston ISD Schools With Most Displaced Students After Hurricane Harvey, H827 [6FE]

Open Arms for Families of Fallen, S4943 [12JY]

Our View—FEMA Aid for Churches, S43 [4JA]

Southwest and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fly Plane to Puerto Rico To Save 62 Pets and Donate 14,400 Lbs of Supplies, E266 [6MR]

Top Health Official Views Harvey Recovery Efforts, H827 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

CDC: establish Emergency Response Fund (see S. 3161), S4734 [28JN]

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

——— express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

Crime: penalize false communications to cause an emergency response (see H.R. 5204), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to qualified partnerships to remove non-native plant species that contribute to drought conditions (see H.R. 6961), H9151 [27SE]

——— expand nutritional assistance in Puerto Rico and provide such assistance as cash during periods when access to such assistance is limited or unavailable as a result of a natural disaster (see H.R. 6208), H5648 [25JN]

——— extend Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (see H.R. 7200), H9743 [29NO]

——— make disaster assistance available under Livestock Indemnity Program and Livestock Forage Program to Native Americans who own horses for noncommercial use (see S. 2316), S253 [17JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN]

——— require a notice period for certain modifications of assigned yields under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program (see H.R. 7088), H9443 [23OC]

Dept. of Defense: require congressional notification on current and future planning and construction of federally funded military construction projects located within 100-year floodplains (see S. 2766), S2484 [26AP]

——— require U.S. Cyber Command to conduct tier 1 exercise of support to civil authorities for a cyber incident (see S. 2999), S3034 [6JN]

Dept. of Education: waive rule relative to percentage of income from Federal student aid for proprietary institutions impacted by Hurricanes Irma or Maria (see H.R. 5850), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to study emergency medical response times and the best approaches for obtaining such information (see H.R. 6154), H5285 [19JN]

——— establish National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies (see H.R. 6201), H5580 [22JN]

——— reauthorize a program of partnerships for State and regional hospital preparedness to improve surge capacity (see H.R. 4776), H168 [11JA]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]

——— enhance school security efforts (see H.R. 6920), H9089 [26SE]

——— establish a school security coordinating council (see H.R. 6919), H9089 [26SE]

——— extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 7188), H9742 [29NO]

——— extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries and grant such status to nationals of Guatemala (see H.R. 6325), H6041 [10JY]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see S. 3405), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6992), H9405 [28SE]

——— terminate granting of temporary protected status to aliens and provide for adjustment of status for former temporary protected status holders (see H.R. 4750), H131 [10JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H477 [17JA]

Dept. of State: eliminate the repatriation loan program to prevent U.S. citizens being evacuated from a foreign country from having to repay certain costs of evacuation (see H.R. 6243), H5815 [27JN]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program for projects to strengthen and protect vulnerable infrastructure used during mass evacuations (see S. 2951), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5994), H4738 [1JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology (see S. 2290), S138 [10JA]

Ecology and environment: improve resilience of built and natural environment to natural disasters and climate change using, among other measures, natural and nature-based features (see S. 2783), S2485 [26AP]

FCC: allow telecommunications carriers to use high cost universal service support to aid in restoration of telecommunications capabilities in areas which have been declared a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4832), H552 [18JA]

——— improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (see S. 3238), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6427), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide a consistent local broadcast channel to provide emergency news and information in underserved States and ensure such channel can disseminate emergency warnings to broadcast stations around the State (see H.R. 6416), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide for a moratorium on telephone number reassignment after a disaster declaration (see H.R. 7131), H9525 [14NO]

——— remove requirement to perform certain environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement, installation, or rebuilding of communications facilities following a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4845), H581 [19JA]

——— require telecommunications carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see S. 2973), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5983), H4732 [25MY]

Federal aid programs: amend laws relative to Federal assistance to individuals and households (see H.R. 4930), H783 [5FE]

——— ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met (see H.R. 7322), H10269 [17DE]

——— inform disaster survivors about duplication of benefits, notify loan recipients of ability to refuse assistance, and provide assistance recipients with information on Federal recoupment process (see H.R. 7111), H9460 [30OC]

——— require a report on risk transfer (see H.R. 5973), H4731 [25MY]

——— waive fees for replacement of critical documents for certain disaster victims and designate child care as a critical service to provide funding to child care facilities following a disaster (see S. 3055), S3760 [12JN]

Federal damage assessments: develop a report regarding possible duplication (see H.R. 7183), H9690 [28NO]

FEMA: amend certain policies relative to entities that receive Federal funds to assist animals impacted by disasters (see H.R. 6131), H5224 [15JN]

——— authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (see S. 3403), S5991 [28AU]

——— carry out a pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see S. 2701), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5569), H3441 [18AP]

——— encourage States and localities to adopt policies relative to the safe relocation of prisoners during major disasters and emergencies (see H.R. 7114), H9462 [2NO]

——— establish a contractor review process for vendors seeking disaster response contracts (see H.R. 4995), H1074 [8FE]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 6169), H5362 [20JN]

——— establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants in Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (see S. 2385), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4965), H974 [7FE]

——— establish pilot programs to provide long-term rental housing assistance and case management services after certain major disasters (see H.R. 7385), H10511 [20DE]

——— exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from mandatory purchase requirement under National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5618), H3574 [25AP]

——— extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6402), H6463 [17JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 3128), S4369 [25JN] (see S. 3628), S7050 [15NO] (see S. 3670), S7190 [28NO] (see S. 3703), S7275 [4DE] (see H.R. 6379), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7187), H9742 [29NO] (see H.R. 7388), H10586 [21DE] (see H.J. Res. 143), H9763 [3DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 148), H10586 [21DE]

——— improve National Flood Insurance Program rate maps (see H.R. 4905), H732 [30JA]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]

——— provide assistance for educational facilities impacted by flooding by reducing penalties under the National Flood Insurance Program for buildings not covered by flood insurance (see S. 2547), S1735 [14MR]

——— provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks (see H.R. 7037), H9419 [5OC]

——— provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for clearing fallen debris (see S. 3556), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 7053), H9425 [9OC]

——— provide for disaster recovery reforms (see S. 3041), S3601 [11JN]

——— provide for online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance (see H.R. 7380), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide snow removal assistance to Indian tribes under a Federal emergency declaration (see S. 2706), S2262 [18AP]

——— reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6588 [19JY]

——— reform and reorganize (see H.R. 7333), H10335 [19DE]

——— transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (see H.R. 5559), H3441 [18AP]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]

Fish and fishing: provide fisheries disaster relief for commercial fishery failures that are due to certain tariffs imposed by other countries (see H.R. 6528), H7686 [25JY]

Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9090 [26SE]

——— codify standards to ensure infrastructure projects that receive Federal funding are built to withstand flood damage (see H.R. 7024), H9414 [2OC]

Food industry: recognize contributions of chefs to natural disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 1080), H8884 [25SE]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see S. 3272), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6503), H7685 [25JY]

GAO: assess and make recommendations relative to disaster medical assistance teams (see H.R. 6357), H6173 [12JY]

——— study FEMA buyout practices (see S. 2862), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5846), H4138 [16MY]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (see H.R. 6666), H7750 [10AU]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H5200 [14JN]

Health: improve regional health care emergency preparedness and response systems (see S. 2851), S2679 [15MY]

Housing: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H3146 [11AP]

Hurricanes: alter Federal share of certain disaster assistance for Puerto Rico in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 6859), H8738 [20SE]

——— establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see S. 3033), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6048), H4980 [7JN]

——— pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma (see S. Res. 652), S6304 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (see S. Res. 650), S6304 [25SE]

Medicare: provide for temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6809), H8725 [13SE]

National Center for Coastal Resilience: designate as a national center of excellence for research in coastal and recurrent flooding (see H. Res. 1182), H10336 [19DE]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see S. 3076), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6103), H5199 [14JN]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6650), H7742 [3AU]

NOAA: clarify authority relative to post-storm assessments (see H.R. 7270), H10169 [12DE]

——— make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (see S. 3508), S6341 [26SE]

NRC: develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel and expand emergency planning zones (see H.R. 4891), H676 [29JA]

——— prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations for spent fuel stored at closed nuclear reactors (see S. 2396), S704 [7FE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Puerto Rico: support businesses and extend child tax credits for families (see H.R. 5975), H4731 [25MY]

Rural areas: improve certain wildfire and disaster recovery programs (see S. 2767), S2484 [26AP]

Safety: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]

SBA: extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (see S. 3554), S6630 [5OC]

——— issue loans to homeowners in areas at risk for disasters to carry out pre-disaster mitigation activities (see H.R. 6499), H7155 [24JY]

——— provide for disaster loans to repair, rehabilitate, or replace property damaged or destroyed by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria (see H.R. 6826), H8725 [13SE]

SEC: expand access to capital for small businesses affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters (see H.R. 4792), H172 [12JA]

Taxation: allow certain areas affected by certain federally declared disasters to be designated as opportunity zones (see H.R. 7242), H9820 [10DE]

——— allow for a credit against tax for certain flood insurance expenses (see H.R. 5543), H3396 [17AP]

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H974 [7FE]

——— provide a tax credit for owning certain disaster resilient property (see H.R. 6841), H8732 [17SE]

——— provide an automatic delay for certain internal revenue requirements in the case of taxpayers in an area where a federally declared disaster is requested (see H.R. 6842), H8732 [17SE]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence (see H.R. 6854), H8738 [20SE]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, and certain California wildfires (see S. 3648), S7051 [15NO]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael (see H.R. 7166), H9573 [20NO]

Territories: provide the option of discharging certain unsecured financial obligations, allocate funds to eligible Puerto Rican creditors whose debt was terminated, and audit causes of Puerto Rico’s debt (see S. 3262), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6827), H8725 [13SE]

Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (see H.R. 7090), H9448 [26OC]

Veterans Crisis Response Corps (VetCorps): establish (see H.R. 5951), H4693 [23MY]

Water: improve U.S. water supply and drought resilience (see S. 2563), S1765 [15MR]

Wildfires: authorize disaster recovery assistance for areas affected by wildfires on Federal lands (see H.R. 6799), H8724 [13SE]

——— protect communities (see H.R. 7315), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide regulatory relief for agricultural producers and community banks, improve disaster assessments by accounting for all damages, and encourage Federal-State collaboration (see S. 2299), S168 [11JA]

World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 679), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1113), H9414 [2OC]

Cloture motions

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Essays

State of the Union: Duncan McGrade, S607 [5FE]

Letters

Air National Guard use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires: Representative Rohrabacher, H9096, H9097 [27SE]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters reauthorization: Child Care Aware of America (organization), H8786 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies establishment: Marcie Roth, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (organization), H8782 [25SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H9584, H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9585 [27NO]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787 [25SE]

——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]

——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788 [25SE]

——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]

——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785 [25SE]

——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785 [25SE]

——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784 [25SE]

——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783 [25SE]

——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788 [25SE]

——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786 [25SE]

——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781 [25SE]

——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]

——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782 [25SE]

——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]

——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785 [25SE]

——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]

——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782 [25SE]

——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786 [25SE]

——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788 [25SE]

——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784 [25SE]

——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783 [25SE]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association and Chris Jahn, Fertilizer Institute, S7224 [29NO]

——— John Boling, Institute of Makers of Explosives, S7225 [29NO]

——— several organizations, S7224 [29NO]

Require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems: Aaron Todd, Air Methods Corp., H3662 [26AP]

——— Sally Veith, Air Medical Operators Association, H3662 [26AP]

Save Our Seas Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1356 [2OC]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1356 [2OC]

Motions

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7566 [13DE]

Remarks in House

American Red Cross: anniversary of Red Cross South Florida Region, H655 [29JA]

Andale, KS: express condolences to victims of St. Joseph Catholic Church fire, H5668 [26JN]

Appropriations: making supplemental for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

——— making supplemental for disaster relief for those affected by wildfires, H9083–H9086 [26SE]

Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H1276 [27FE], H7708 [26JY]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 1229), H8180 [13SE]

——— sunset authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4598 [23MY]

BLM: enhance reliability of electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management (H.R. 1873), H1659 [19MR]

Bossier City, LA: tribute to first responders for response to fire at First Baptist Church Bossier City, H10324 [19DE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H29 [9JA]

California: tribute to firefighters, H1382 [6MR], H7865 [5SE]

Challenger (space shuttle): anniversary of disaster (S. Res. 352), H690 [30JA]

Climate: effects of climate change, H6567 [19JY], H9659–H9664 [27NO], H10095 [11DE]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H420 [17JA]

——— impact of climate change on frequency of wildfires, H7813 [4SE]

——— release of National Climate Assessment, H9659–H9663 [27NO]

Congress: legislative priorities, H495 [18JA]

Corps of Engineers: enhance Levee Safety Action Classification risk tool, H4837, H4838 [6JN]

——— ensure timely payback of advanced funds paid toward the Federal share of flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects by non-Federal interests, H4820 [6JN]

——— expedite flood and storm damage reduction studies to reduce the risk of damage from future floods and hurricanes in the Houston and coastal Texas areas, H4836, H4837 [6JN]

——— expedite previously authorized projects in declared disaster areas, H4836 [6JN]

——— expedite projects in Puerto Rico in aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4827 [6JN]

——— expedite reset and restoration of damaged Mississippi River and Tributaries Project levees after any flood event, H4839 [6JN]

——— flood control funding, H4966 [7JN]

——— grant authority to repair or replace any bridge that is necessary for evacuation during extreme weather or natural disasters in New England, H4833, H4834 [6JN]

——— post-disaster watershed assessment studies funding, H4952, H4953 [7JN]

——— provide National Academy of Sciences assessment on evaluation of projects to advance flood control, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and promote water quality, H4817, H4818, H4825 [6JN]

——— reform cost and benefit feasibility assessment relative to repair of non-Federal levees after flood disasters, H4825, H4826 [6JN]

——— restore and increase resiliency of public infrastructure in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and continental U.S. damaged as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

——— storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program funding, H4842 [6JN]

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities for national forest lands burned in large-scale catastrophic event, H4166, H4167 [17MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]

Dept. of Energy: Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response program funding, H4933 [7JN]

——— integrate use of high-power, high-capacity batteries in grid restoration efforts in Puerto Rico, H4933 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759–H8789 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (H.R. 4253), H95 [10JA], H163, H164 [11JA], E145 [6FE]

——— transfer of funds from FEMA to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to upgrade detention facilities, H8162 [12SE], H8182 [13SE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency, H1561, H1562 [14MR], H1613, H1617 [15MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (H.R. 4811), H482 [18JA], H6044 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior: Office of Insular Affairs funding, H6445, H6446 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: pre-disaster mitigation assistance funding, H9036, H9038 [26SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for housing stipends and supply fee payments under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program for individuals affected by extended school closures due to natural disasters, H7137 [24JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H2020 [22MR]

Drought: provide drought assistance to California (H.R. 23), H3544 [25AP], H5698 [26JN]

Eastpoint, FL: express condolences to victims, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, a wildfire, H5758 [27JN]

Escanaba (U.S.C.G.C.): anniversary of sinking, E1077 [26JY]

FAA: partner with State and local agencies to educate public about dangers of operating unmanned aircraft over areas with temporary flight restrictions due to emergency response efforts, H3656 [26AP]

——— require consideration of emergency preparedness needs of a community served by an airport when evaluating that airport’s master plan under Airport Improvement Program, H3650 [26AP]

——— require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, H3661–H3663 [26AP]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (H.R. 6427), H7692 [26JY]

Federal aid programs: improve disaster response system, E810 [8JN]

FEMA: anniversary of Center for Domestic Preparedness, E770 [5JN]

——— clarify ability of private insurance companies that service National Flood Insurance Program policies to sell private policies, H10568, H10569 [21DE]

——— clarify that hazard mitigation funding can be used to remove standing burned trees and replacing water systems that have been burned and caused contamination, H3715 [27AP]

——— disaster relief funding, H9038, H9039 [26SE]

——— ensure consideration of severe local impact when making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration, H3649 [26AP], H9038 [26SE]

——— extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6402), H7127 [24JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, H6574 [19JY], H7125–H7130 [24JY], H9552 [16NO], H9738 [29NO], E1071 [25JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.J. Res. 143), H9765 [6DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), H9710–H9714, H9735 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7388), H10567–H10569 [21DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), H10581, H10582 [21DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), H10582 [21DE]

——— improve arbitration process for those disputing their eligibility for assistance, or repayment of assistance, following a disaster, H3715, H3716 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, H9036 [26SE]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3590–H3688 [26AP], H3710–H3726 [27AP], E561, E568, E570 [27AP], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H3724 [27AP]

——— limit reductions in assistance for recovery costs associated with rebuilding multi-structure educational, law enforcement, correctional, fire, or medical facilities, H3717, H3718 [27AP]

——— make Office of Disaster Response and Recovery permanent, E570 [27AP]

——— prevent recoupment of disaster relief funds previously certified by a FEMA Technical Assistance Contractor (TAC) as eligible, reasonable and reimbursable, H3718, H3719 [27AP]

——— provide for reimbursement to State and local units of government for housing that produces cost-savings to comparable FEMA solutions, H3716, H3717 [27AP]

——— provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— release of 2017 Hurricane Season FEMA After-Action Report, H7864 [5SE]

——— waive cost share requirements for disaster recovery assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and California wildfires, H3724 [27AP]

First responders: ensure protections, H5081, H5082 [12JN]

Floods: anniversary of flooding in Colorado, H8180 [13SE]

——— clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (H.R. 1422), H9712 [29NO]

——— tribute to Procter & Gamble Co., and Matthew 25—Ministries for disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in southwestern Ohio, E341 [20MR], E411 [10AP]

Forest Service: establish pilot project for forest health, watershed improvement, and habitat restoration in New Mexico, H4214 [18MY]

——— wildfire suppression and prevention funding, H7813 [4SE]

Forests: implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks, H4859 [7JN], H9745 [30NO], H10119 [12DE]

——— implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 2936), H9086 [26SE]

GAO: report on long-term recovery efforts following Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Ike, and Sandy and terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to prepare Congress for future long-term disaster recovery planning, H3714 [27AP]

——— study FEMA buyout practices (H.R. 5846), H6224–H6226 [16JY], E1021 [17JY]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (H.R. 6666), H9487, H9488 [13NO], H9522 [14NO]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, E800 [7JN]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, H29 [9JA]

Hawaii: impact of rain and flooding on islands of Kauai and Oahu, H3383 [17AP], H3404 [18AP]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of California wildfires, H8157 [12SE]

——— moment of silence for victims of shooting at Waffle House in Antioch, TN, H3689 [26AP]

Houston, TX: tribute to Houston Independent School District, H7924 [7SE]

Houston (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking, E306 [13MR]

Humble, TX: tribute to first responders, E1379 [5OC]

Hurricanes: address denials by FEMA of disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, H968 [7FE], H1618 [15MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H1613 [15MR], H1752 [21MR], H3160 [12AP], H7798 [4SE], H8177 [13SE]

——— commend Houston, TX, Fire Dept., for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E13 [9JA]

——— commend Pennsylvania National Guard for providing assistance to those affected by Hurricane Florence, H9155 [28SE]

——— ensure preparedness for start of season, H4858 [7JN]

——— establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria, H9038, H9039 [26SE]

——— expedite disaster recovery assistance for the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4862 [7JN]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, H9534 [15NO], H9542 [16NO]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, H8895 [26SE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H8895 [26SE], E594 [7MY]

——— tribute to Brooklyn, NY, Girl Scout Troop 2672 for efforts to raise money to benefit children in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Maria, E212 [23FE]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Cookies-4-Heroes program to honor Houston, TX, first responders for service during Hurricane Harvey, E65 [18JA]

——— tribute to Hurricane Florence preparedness efforts, H8179 [13SE]

——— tribute to Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX, for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E137 [5FE]

——— tribute to Worcester, MA, Police Dept., members for efforts to provide disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, E100 [25JA]

Immigration: extend temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H7 [8JA], H29 [9JA], H94 [10JA], H455 [17JA]

——— extend temporary protected status for Central American nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H5639 [25JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (H.R. 4107), H1554 [14MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), H10157 [12DE]

Japan: express condolences to families of victims of military plane crash, H10322 [19DE]

Jenkins, Representative Evan H.: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9095 [27SE]

Kansas City, MO: anniversary of deaths of six Kansas City Fire Dept., firefighters at a highway contruction site explosion, E1569 [28NO]

Keesler AFB, MS: tribute to 403d Wing 53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron ‘‘Hurricane Hunters’’, E935 [27JN]

King Ridge Foundation: anniversary, E1420 [16OC]

Medicare: provide for temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria (H.R. 6809), H10324 [19DE]

Members of Congress: appreciation for concern over potential impact of Hurricane Florence, H8251 [13SE]

Miami, FL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]

Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Special Response Team for efforts to assist with search and recovery mission after military aircraft crash in Leflore County, MS, E237 [27FE]

Monterey County, CA: reopening of Highway 1, H6578 [19JY]

Napa County, CA: anniversary of UpValley Family Centers, E1193 [4SE]

Napa Valley Community Foundation: tribute to disaster relief efforts, E1374 [5OC]

NASA: tribute to crewmembers lost in disasters, E103 [29JA]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), H9581–H9586, H9658 [27NO]

National Guard: urge use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires, H9096 [27SE]

National Salvation Army Week: observance, H4145 [17MY]

NOAA: improve weather research, H10423 [20DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), H7640–H7645 [25JY]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), Senate amendment, H10346–H10366, H10398 [20DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), H9135–H9138 [27SE]

100 Club, Inc.: tribute to donation of new rescue boats to first responders in Houston and Harris County, TX, E870 [20JN]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, H5077, H5078–H5083 [12JN]

Palm Harbor, FL: tribute to Curlew Hills Memorial Gardens Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial, E1166 [21AU]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1232 [26FE]

Peshtigo, WI: anniversary of Great Peshtigo Fire, E1195 [4SE]

Pine Ridge, SC: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]

Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, E451 [12AP]

Puerto Rico: provide additional support for electrical power restoration, H3990 [16MY]

Sanderlund, Cathy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1460 [26OC]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]

SBA: extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (S. 3554), H9551 [16NO]

SEC: expand access to capital for small businesses affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters (H.R. 4792), H654 [29JA]

Taxation: extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

——— provide an automatic delay for certain internal revenue requirements in the case of taxpayers in an area where a federally declared disaster is requested, H10471 [20DE]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, H10471, H10473 [20DE]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7880, H7881 [6SE], H8113, H8115–H8117, H8137–H8139 [12SE], H8256 [13SE], E1230 [12SE]

Texas: request from school systems for waiver of certain test score requirements for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, H980 [8FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, E128 [2FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to disaster response, H8173 [13SE]

Tuesday’s Children (organization): tribute, H3578 [26AP]

Tyndall AFB, FL: tribute to recovery efforts in aftermath of Hurricane Michael, H9773 [10DE]

U.S. Geological Survey: Volcano Hazards Program funding, H6442 [17JY]

Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (H.R. 7090), H9580 [27NO]

——— tribute to wildland firefighters, H6118 [12JY]

Vilonia, AR: express condolences for victims of tornado, H3583 [26AP]

Virgin Islands: tribute to children returning to school after Hurricane Irma, H7881 [6SE]

Weather: enhance planning, preparation, and dissemination of best practices for extreme weather to increase resiliency, improve regional coordination, and mitigate financial risk, H3716 [27AP]

Wildfires: commend first responders, community leaders, and public safety officials for efforts in response to Tinder Fire in Arizona, H3984 [16MY]

——— commend first responders for efforts in response to wildfires in California, H10034 [11DE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9508 [13NO]

——— provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9696 [29NO]

——— tribute to recovery efforts in Kansas, H1613 [15MR]

Willow Island, WV: anniversary of Pleasants Power Station construction site accident, H3731 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to Anchorage International Airport air traffic controllers, S7923 [19DE]

Appropriations: making supplemental for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Bangladesh: anniversary of Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, S2382 [24AP]

Budget: provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S33–S35 [4JA]

Charleston, SC: anniversary of shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S3868 [13JN]

Chicago, IL: express condolences to victims of Little Village neighborhood house fire, S5951 [27AU]

Climate: effects of climate change, S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7214–S7216, S7217 [29NO], S7329, S7337 [6DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— impact of climate change on drought conditions, S1677 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1669, S1673, S1676 [13MR], S1715 [14MR], S5899 [23AU], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706 [9OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO]

——— impact of climate change on frequency of wildfires, S5676–S5679 [16AU], S7345 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on oxygen levels in oceans, S494 [24JA]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1668, S1671, S1673, S1675, S1681 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on tourism, S1679 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on warming ocean waters, S6950 [14NO]

——— impact of climate change on wildlife, S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6486–S6488 [3OC]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7338 [6DE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (S. Res. 708), S7170–S7175 [28NO]

——— release of National Climate Assessment, S7108 [27NO], S7166, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7208, S7215 [29NO], S7418 [11DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S38 [4JA], S7022 [15NO]

Croley, Andy: Leadership Tri-County (organization) Leader of the Year award recipient, S868 [12FE]

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), S7224–S7227 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), unanimous-consent request, S7225, S7227 [29NO]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit recipients of disaster recovery relief assistance from penalizing applicants that declined assistance from SBA (S. 2226), S563 [30JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]

——— improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology, S7901 [19DE]

Earthquakes: commend preparedness of Alaska citizens and State and local officials and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, and Federal response to Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7349–S7351 [6DE]

——— offer condolences and support to those affected by, and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7312 [5DE]

FAA: require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, S6466 [3OC]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (S. 3238), S7734 [17DE]

Federal aid programs: provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), S4705 [28JN]

——— provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

FEMA: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (S. 3403), S5993 [28AU]

——— cap National Flood Insurance Program eligibility for properties valued at $2.5 million or less, S5415 [26JY]

——— clarify authority under the National Flood Insurance Program relative to post-storm assessments of wind versus water damage and claims (S. 2093), S5443 [30JY]

——— clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (S. 1823), S43 [4JA]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), S4705 [28JN]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

——— establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants in Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (S. 2385), S4456 [26JN]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, S4383 [26JN], S4889, S4890 [11JY], S5354 [25JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.J. Res. 143), S7337 [6DE], S7382 [10DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5250 [24JY], S5414 [26JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), unanimous-consent request, S5415 [26JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), S8011 [21DE]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

——— reauthorize and improve National Flood Insurance Program, S815 [8FE]

——— reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1368), S7382 [10DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— reform flood mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program to encourage local participation (S. 2090), S5443 [30JY]

——— reform National Flood Insurance Program, S6267 [24SE]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 600), S5126 [23JY]

Floods: anniversary of flooding in Illinois, S5126 [23JY]

——— clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (S. 563), S5415 [26JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Illinois, S1237 [27FE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Southeastern Kentucky, S889 [13FE], S1212 [26FE]

——— impact of South Texas flooding, S4354 [25JN]

Forest Service: wildfire suppression and prevention funding, S850 [9FE], S4016 [19JN], S4931 [12JY]

Hawaii: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by the Kilauea Volcano eruption, S4719 [28JN]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, S5803 [22AU], S5887 [23AU]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S685–S688 [7FE], S1800 [20MR], S2291 [19AP], S2509 [7MY]

——— establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (S. 3033), S3398 [11JN]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6168 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6164 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, S6777, S6778, S6780, S6806 [11OC]

——— pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (S. Res. 445), S1978 [22MR]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, S3398 [11JN]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma (S. Res. 652), S6311 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (S. Res. 651), S6311 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (S. Res. 650), S6311 [25SE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560 [1AU]

Indonesia: express condolences for victims of earthquake and tsunami, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge continued assistance, S6465 [3OC]

Midwestern States: anniversary of severe storms and flooding, S3746 [12JN]

Mississippi: anniversary of military transport plane crash, S4943 [12JY]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6364 [27SE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7566 [13DE], S7639–S7642, S7644–S7646, S7649 [17DE], S7737, S7739, S7740, S7742–S7749, S7752–S7765, S7769–S7771, S7773–S7782 [18DE], S7828, S7838–S7841, S7916–S7918 [19DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent agreement, S7781 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent request, S7753, S7758, S7778 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), S6330–S6334 [26SE], S6489 [3OC]

——— update environmental sensitivity index maps for coastal areas of the Great Lakes (S. 1586), S6103 [6SE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3757 [12JN], S3868–S3871 [13JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (S. Res. 545), S3738, S3861 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S948, S954, S958 [14FE]

Peshtigo, WI: anniversary of Great Peshtigo Fire, S6539 [4OC]

SBA: extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (S. 3554), S7064 [15NO]

Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S3, S10 [3JA], S82 [9JA], S114–S116 [10JA], S446 [23JA], S512–S514 [25JA], S530, S544 [29JA]

Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria (S. 1892), S5803 [22AU], S5888 [23AU]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6121 [12SE]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend law enforcement and first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in central Illinois, S7352 [6DE]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776–S2778 [17MY]

Wildfires: commend first responders, community leaders, and public safety officials for efforts in response to wildfires in Colorado, S4016 [19JN], S4931 [12JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, S6903, S6904 [13NO]

Reports filed

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

COASTAL Implementation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2242) (S. Rept. 115–347), S6924 [13NO]

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Disaster Recovery Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3041) (S. Rept. 115–446), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4460) (H. Rept. 115–1098), H10586 [21DE]

Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1181) (S. Rept. 115–225), S2074 [11AP]

Grant States and Local Governments Easements and Rights-of-Way Within Gateway National Recreation Area for Control and Prevention of Flooding and Shoreline Erosion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6666) (H. Rept. 115–995), H9442 [23OC]

Homeland Security for Children Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1847) (S. Rept. 115–201), S580 [30JA]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1768) (S. Rept. 115–336), S6058 [6SE]

National Landslide Preparedness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1675) (H. Rept. 115–1035), H9567 [16NO]

National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]

New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1012) (S. Rept. 115–358), S6963 [14NO]

NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2202) (S. Rept. 115–293), S4874 [10JY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]

Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness (PREPARE) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4177) (H. Rept. 115–1028), H9525 [14NO]

Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5846) (H. Rept. 115–820), H6262 [16JY]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3405) (S. Rept. 115–384), S7088 [26NO]

Reforming Disaster Recovery Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4557) (H. Rept. 115–1107), H10592, H10593 [22DE]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3554) (S. Rept. 115–453), S7989 [20DE]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for SBA Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3554), S6815 [11OC]

Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4792) (H. Rept. 115–529), H676 [29JA]

St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2156) (S. Rept. 115–360), S6963 [14NO]

Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290) (S. Rept. 115–441), S7925 [19DE]

Statements

Require Newly-Manufactured Helicopters Be Built With Crash Resistant Fuel Systems: Helicopter Association International, H3662 [26AP]

Tables

Committee on Appropriations (House) spending authority, H3047 [26MR], H8724 [13SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 148, correction in enrollment of S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H10582 [21DE]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H.J. Res. 143, conintuing appropriations and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H9765 [6DE]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 4792, Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster Act, H654 [29JA]

H.R. 5846, Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act, H6224 [16JY]

H.R. 6378, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8759–H8775 [25SE]

H.R. 6666, grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion, H9487 [13NO]

H.R. 7187, National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act, H9710 [29NO]

H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]

H.R. 7388, National Flood Insurance Program Competition and Extension Act, H10567 [21DE]

S. 346, National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act, S2777 [17MY]

S. 756, NOAA promotion of international action to reduce marine debris, H7640–H7642 [25JY]

S. 1182, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H7125 [24JY]

S. 1768, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment, H9581–H9584 [27NO]

S. 2101, USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act, S5560 [1AU], H10157 [12DE]

S. 2385, Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats Act, S4456–S4458 [26JN]

S. 2701, Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act, S2263 [18AP]

S. 3272, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S5369–S5373 [25JY]

S. 3508, Save Our Seas Act, S6331–S6334, S6343–S6346 [26SE], H9135–H9138 [27SE]

S. 3554, SBA extension of effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans, S7064 [15NO], H9551 [16NO]

S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, S7246 [29NO], H10581 [21DE]

S. Res. 445, pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S1953 [22MR]

S. Res. 545, commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3765 [12JN]

S. Res. 573, express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education, S4953 [12JY]

S. Res. 641, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S6236 [18SE]

S. Res. 650, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, S6308 [25SE]

S. Res. 651, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S6309 [25SE]

S. Res. 652, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, S6309 [25SE]

S. Res. 679, World Food Day, S6824 [11OC]

DISCLOSING OFFICIAL SPENDING AT PRESIDENTIAL BUSINESSES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5873), H4209 [17MY]

DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 6464), H6648 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence, E1039 [19JY], E1041 [23JY]

DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY AND CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see S. 2530), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5241), H1507 [9MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence, H6579–H6585 [19JY]

——— combat campus sexual violence (H.R. 1949), H3458 [24AP], H6267 [17JY], H6584 [19JY]

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Remarks in House

Amirthalingham, Meeha: Discovery Education and 3M Co., America’s Top Young Scientist finalist, E1181 [28AU]

DISCRIMINATION

Addresses

Bar Mitzvah: Luke Cohen, E946 [28JN]

Honoring Black Europeans—African Descent Week: Representative Hastings, E783 [6JN]

Amendments

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193, H1194, H1195, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S7722, S7727, S7731 [17DE]

Crime: increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), S6032 [4SE]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7935 [19DE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (S. Res. 426), S2280 [18AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 274), H10139 [12DE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9507 [13NO]

Analyses

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act (H.R. 4924), H811 [6FE]

Articles and editorials

Fate of Divisive Judicial Nominee From North Carolina Uncertain Amid Criticism, S7203 [29NO]

He Is a Member of a Violent White Supremacist Group—So Why Is He Working for a Defense Contractor With a Security Clearance?, H6145–H6147 [12JY]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 2326), S348 [19JA]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Architectural Barriers Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1041), H7747 [7AU]

Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service (see H.R. 7238), H9819 [10DE]

Aviation: require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H732 [30JA]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see S. 3191), S4875 [10JY]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7686 [25JY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2401), S704 [7FE] (see S. 2872), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY] (see S. 3749), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

——— require public disclosure and reimbursement of payments for awards and settlements due to improper conduct (see S. 3453), S6189 [17SE]

Crime: prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see S. 3188), S4875 [10JY] (see H.R. 6358), H6173 [12JY]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

——— train individuals in effective and evidence-based de-escalation techniques to ensure individuals have skills to resolve conflicts, manage anger, and control implicit bias without use of force (see H.R. 7142), H9567 [16NO]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6765), H8107 [10SE]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6184), H5505 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: abolish Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights (see H.R. 5123), H1333 [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require border patrol and immigration enforcement agents document all stops and searches of persons suspected of being in the U.S. illegally and make such information publicly available (see S. 2832), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5991), H4738 [1JN]

Dept. of HUD: make housing more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

——— prohibit discrimination in a residential real estate-related transaction because all or part of the person’s income derives from a source located in Puerto Rico or any other U.S. territory (see H.R. 6209), H5648 [25JN]

——— protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income or veterans status (see S. 3612), S6924 [13NO]

——— restore fair housing mission (see H.R. 6220), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of Labor: report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H5974 [28JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: conduct study to identify disparities between communities in auto insurance costs and payout amounts based on predominant racial makeup of such communities (see H.R. 4885), H629 [25JA]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H3741 [27AP]

——— promote provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities (see S. 3728), S7356 [6DE]

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

——— provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 2940), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5924), H4692 [23MY]

Employment: extend age discrimination protections to additional employees (see H.R. 6811), H8725 [13SE]

——— prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (see H.R. 5632), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H974 [7FE]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2994), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (see H. Res. 925), H4849 [6JN]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

Farrakhan, Louis: condemn promotion of ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jews and the Jewish religion and all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance (see H. Res. 772), H1542 [13MR]

Federal agencies and departments: submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (see H.R. 6359), H6173 [12JY]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H1333 [27FE]

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 387), S581 [30JA]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see S. Res. 647), S6304 [25SE]

——— ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S2835 [22MY]

——— oppose enforcement and call for global repeal of blasphemy laws, promote religious freedom, and condition U.S. foreign aid on level of enforcement of blasphemy laws in such countries (see H. Res. 1132), H9443 [23OC]

FTC: prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

——— prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility (see H.R. 5502), H3209 [12AP]

GAO: require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H3441 [18AP]

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 726), H902 [6FE]

GSA: prohibit from awarding contracts to certain insured depository institutions that avoid doing business with certain companies that are engaged in lawful commerce based solely on social policy (see S. 3539), S6438 [2OC]

Honouliuli National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 5706), H3833 [8MY]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

Human rights: research relationship between human trafficking and skewed sex ratios in areas in which there is evidence of gender-based violence or neglect and end gendercide and related crimes (see H.R. 7008), H9406 [28SE]

Immigration: promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions (see H.R. 6898), H9088 [26SE]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1578 [8MR]

IRS: establish an expedited process for removal of senior executives based on performance or misconduct (see S. 3199), S4950 [12JY]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 646), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 1078), H8884 [25SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: establish Office of Disability Policy (see S. 3261), S5267 [24JY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

——— promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 7291), H10209 [13DE]

Mary Church Terrell Day: designate (see H. Res. 1126), H9431 [12OC]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 676), S6816 [11OC]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

National Voter Registration Day: designate (see S. Res. 640), S6224 [18SE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H3441 [18AP]

Religion: protect rights of free speech and free exercise, reject labeling of groups as hate groups based on religion or political views, and prevent discrimination and crime based on such labeling (see H. Res. 903), H4209 [17MY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2571), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5339), H1727 [20MR]

SBA: study and identify best practices for closing the gender, race, and income gap in patenting rates for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6390), H6263 [16JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

SEC: require disclosure of payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination (see S. 2454), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5028), H1178 [14FE]

Sexual harassment: establish a national commission to combat workplace sexual harassment (see H.R. 7345), H10336 [19DE]

Taxation: modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2988), S2991 [5JN]

Transportation Security Administration: improve screening of transgender persons at airport security checkpoints (see H.R. 6659), H7747 [7AU]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— impeachment (see H. Res. 705), H582 [19JA]

Turkey: grant Ecumenical Patriarchate international recognition, ecclesiastic succession, and the right to train clergy and elect Holy Synod members from any nationality and call for respect of religious and human rights (see H. Res. 732), H974 [7FE]

Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protection for union employees (see H.R. 6922), H9089 [26SE]

Women: anniversary of first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, NY (see S. Res. 586), S5108 [19JY]

——— provide protections against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace (see H.R. 5194), H1475 [7MR]

Court documents

Enrique Madrinan, Plaintiff, v. Harbour Shopping Center, Inc. and Luza Corp. d/b/a Donut Gallery Diner, Defendants, H1189 [15FE]

Essays

State of the Union: Ella Whitman, S649 [6FE]

——— Marjorie (Maggie) Parker, S575 [30JA]

Eulogies

Hoff, Philip H.: by Richard Cassidy, S7237 [29NO]

Letters

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803, H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Dept. of Justice civil rights investigation into harassment of Mia Irizarry in Cook County, IL, for wearing clothing depicting Puerto Rico flag: Representative Gutierrez, H6116 [12JY]

House adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies and provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards: Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Lists

Reasons to thank labor union movement, H666 [29JA]

Memorandums

Recommended Lawsuit Against North Carolina Republican Party, Helms Campaign for Senate Committee, et al.: John P. Dunne and Lee H. Rubin, Dept. of Justice (1991), S7204 [29NO]

Motions

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (H. Res. 726), H795 [6FE]

Trump, President: impeachment (H. Res. 705), H570 [19JA]

Proposals

Condemn Representative Gosar for actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives, H764 [5FE]

President Trump impeachment, H559 [19JA]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, H466 [17JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 4660), H576 [19JA]

African Americans: societal impact of poverty and discrimination, H1366–H1370 [5MR]

Americans With Disabilities Act: allow awarding of punitive damages in cases where business owners made no good faith effort to remove barriers to access to public accommodations, H1195 [15FE]

——— clarify use of the term ‘substantial progress’ in remedying violations may only be used when delays to removing barriers to access are due to circumstances beyond the violator’s control, H1196 [15FE]

——— eliminate requirement that notice of violation include specific section of legislation alleged to have been violated, H1197, H1198 [15FE]

——— eliminate written notice and waiting period requirements for discrimination claims made due to barriers to access to public accommodations, H1194, H1195 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1147 [14FE], H1183–H1200, H1202 [15FE], E220 [26FE], E225 [27FE], E266 [6MR]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (H.R. 4906), E119 [30JA]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), H10527–H10531 [21DE]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1869), E428 [10AP]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, H9698 [29NO]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 2282), H5348 [20JN], H5820 [28JN], E781 [6JN]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (H.R. 40), H1496 [8MR]

Congressional Black Caucus: tribute, E1747 [3JA]

Congressional Office of Compliance: enroll congressional employees in program to train employees in workplace rights and responsibilities including protections against sexual harassment and discrimination (H. Res. 630), H803 [6FE]

——— funding, H8244 [13SE]

——— prohibit use of public funds for payment of a settlement or award in connection with a sexual harassment claim or other workplace disputes and release information on previous settlements (H.R. 4481), H809 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H797–H813 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), H10192–H10200 [13DE]

——— require Members to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid for sexual harassment and assault claims, H808 [6FE]

Crime: address increase in hate crimes, H6119 [12JY]

——— clarify definition and prosecution of hate crimes, H3925 [10MY]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H489 [18JA], H9527 [15NO]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (H. Res. 257), H7200 [25JY]

——— increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), H7925 [7SE]

Dept. of Education: establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 6765), E1228 [10SE]

——— issue financial penalities to schools that fail to comply with Title IX protections, H6583 [19JY]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (H.R. 3828), H5162 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: tribute to proposed rule by Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights to protect health care professionals from being coerced into performing procedures that violate their beliefs, H1171 [14FE]

Dept. of HUD: decision to delay implementation of Affirmatively Futhering Fair Housing rule, E39 [12JA]

——— support affordable and public housing programs, H3986 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: call for civil rights investigation into harassment of Mia Irizarry in Cook County, IL, for wearing clothing depicting Puerto Rico flag, H6115 [12JY]

——— ensure Americans With Disabilities Act compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (H.R. 5658), H3843 [9MY]

Employment: prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (H.R. 5632), H3870 [9MY]

——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (H.R. 4972), E153 [7FE]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance, H3104 [11AP]

Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (H. Res. 925), E782 [6JN]

FAA: ensure that airports participating in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program comply with prompt payment requirements relative to Passenger Facility Charge funded projects, H3669 [26AP]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, H3130 [11AP], H3205–H3207 [12AP], E783 [6JN], E1594 [3DE]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 817), H3205 [12AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (H.R. 2640), H9698 [29NO]

FCC: ensure the integrity of voice communications and prevent discrimination among areas in the delivery of such communications by requiring providers to register and comply with basic quality standards (S. 96), H990–H992, H1002 [8FE]

Federal agencies and departments: submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (H.R. 6359), H6244 [16JY]

Financial institutions: ensure that banks are compliant with non-discrimination regulations for borrowers, H521 [18JA]

——— preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, H4342 [22MY]

Freedom of religion: reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully, H398 [16JA]

Gosar, Representative: condemn actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives (H. Res. 726), H794 [6FE]

Hate groups: condemn violence in Charlottesville, VA, and urge the President to denounce and disavow support from such groups, E126 [2FE]

Honouliuli National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 5706), H9485–H9487 [13NO]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (H. Res. 724), H806, H813–H815 [6FE], E143 [6FE]

Indian Business Association: tribute, E1019 [17JY]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (H. Con. Res. 63), H4789, H4790 [6JN]

Intelligence services: allow re-review of security clearance to be triggered by a holder’s association with entities that advocate or use force to discriminatorily prevent exercise of constitutional rights, H6132, H6145–H6147 [12JY]

International Day of the Girl Child: observance, E1385 [9OC], E1404 [12OC]

Iowa: anniversary of Iowa Supreme Court decision in Clark v. Board of Directors relative to racial segregation of public schools, E1172 [24AU]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 274), H8250 [13SE], H10138–H10140 [12DE], E1687 [19DE]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 1498), H1496 [8MR]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of integration of Central High School, H8255 [13SE]

Medicare: establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]

National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders: anniversary of report identifying racism and segregation as the root cause of civil unrest, H1363–H1370 [5MR], E280, E281 [8MR], E289 [9MR]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: observance, E1443 [23OC]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue, E1476 [30OC], E1499 [6NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9506 [13NO], E1546 [20NO]

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: support efforts to address issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy and militarism, H5188–H5195 [14JN]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 5561), H9083 [26SE]

QLatinX (organization): tribute, H5079 [12JN]

Racial relations: eliminate economic inequality through increased funding for housing, education, and employment programs, E281 [8MR]

Religion: condemn acts of anti-Semitism, E475 [16AP]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, E1681 [17DE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 5374), H3710 [27AP], H9698 [29NO]

Senior citizens: provide equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older individuals (H.R. 4222), H6469 [18JY]

Sexual harassment: establish a national commission to combat workplace sexual harassment (H.R. 7345), E1697 [20DE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools and ensure vigilance against resegregation of society, H3987 [16MY], E694 [21MY]

——— decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools, H3563–H3565 [25AP]

Truman, Harry S: anniversary of Executive order to desegregate the Armed Forces, E1060 [24JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H686 [30JA], H3981, H3985 [16MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, H767–H774 [5FE], H1364 [5MR], E151 [7FE], E280 [8MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to race relations, H5366 [21JN]

——— impeachment, H488 [18JA], H1131 [14FE], H3985 [16MY], H7166 [25JY]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 705), H549 [18JA], H569, H574 [19JA]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 12), H6480 [18JY], H9048 [26SE]

——— relationship between voter turnout and opposition to bigotry and hate, H9694 [29NO]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (H.R. 2978), H9049 [26SE], E283 [8MR], E1082 [26JY], E1126 [7AU]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, E1125 [7AU]

——— impact, H1369 [5MR]

World Civility Day: observance, E394 [5AP]

World War II: anniversary of Executive order ordering internment of Japanese Americans, H1201 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, S6205 [18SE]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of appointment of Marion Bascom and Konstantine Prevas to Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners, S465 [23JA]

Blankenstein, Eric: suitability to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Policy Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending relative to comments on race relations and hate crimes, S6410 [1OC]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (S. 3191), S4877 [10JY], S7727–S7734 [17DE]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 819), S2029 [10AP]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (S. 1006), S6793 [11OC]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2401), S706 [7FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2872), S2742–S2744 [17MY], S2799 [21MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2952), S2843, S2844 [23MY], S2899–S2908 [24MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), S7540–S7548 [13DE]

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities: anniversary, S6912 [13NO]

Crime: increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), S6032, S6033 [4SE], S6491 [3OC]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (S. 3178), S7842–S7844 [19DE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (S. 2572), S6793 [11OC]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (S. 1328), S2061 [11AP]

——— implementation of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, S2060 [11AP]

——— protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income or veterans status (S. 3612), S6927 [13NO]

Dept. of Justice: incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (S. 662), S3871 [13JN]

Drugs: impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, S39–S42 [4JA]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): suitability to be circuit judge relative to views on sexual orientation or gender identity, S2336 [23AP], S2362, S2363, S2366–S2371 [24AP]

Equal Pay Day: observance, S2029 [10AP]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, S2060, S2068 [11AP]

Farr, Thomas A.: suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7075 [26NO], S7108–S7111, S7118, S7122, S7124, S7126, S7145 [27NO], S7150, S7157, S7169 [28NO], S7198, S7202–S7205, S7208 [29NO]

Financial institutions: preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, S1540 [8MR], S1622 [12MR], S1651, S1659 [13MR]

Firearms: prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (S. 1324), S6793 [11OC]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6690 [5OC], S6717–S6719 [9OC], S6738, S6739, S6743, S6744, S6755–S6758, S6762 [10OC], S7167–S7169 [28NO]

International Women’s Day: observance, S1539 [8MR]

——— support goals (S. Res. 426), S2280, S2281 [18AP]

Motor vehicles: promote awareness of, and encourage collaboration and communication to engage in efforts to end, motorcycle profiling (S. Res. 154), S7453 [11DE]

Mulvaney, Mick: assessment of tenure as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director, S6410 [1OC]

National Voter Registration Day: designate (S. Res. 640), S6259 [18SE]

Nelson, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7077 [26NO]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S6943 [14NO], S7030 [15NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (S. Res. 694), S7062 [15NO]

Presidential appointments: resignation of certain officials due to alleged intolerant comments, S1267 [28FE]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism, S2472 [26AP]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, S7426 [11DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (S. 2571), S1792 [19MR], S1834 [20MR], S1860 [21MR]

Seraw, Mulugeta: anniversary of murder in Portland, OR, by white supremacists, S6809 [11OC]

Sessions, Attorney General: assessment of tenure, S668–S670 [7FE]

Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

——— decision in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, S2857 [23MY], S7309 [5DE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S2060 [11AP]

Taxation: provide a tax credit to businesses that invest in American jobs, provide fair wages and benefits, employ active duty personnel, recruit veterans, and maintain a diverse workforce (S. 1778), S7125 [27NO]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to South African land reform, S5890 [23AU]

——— evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, S6808 [11OC]

——— evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]

U.N.: anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, S7382 [10DE]

World War II: propriety of Executive order ordering internment of Japanese Americans, S5562 [1AU]

Reports filed

ADA Education and Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]

Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3191) (S. Rept. 115–424), S7385 [10DE]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Dept. of Commerce Transmittal of Documents and Dept. of Justice Letter on Decision To Include a Question on Citizenship in the Decennial Census: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 877) (H. Rept. 115–705), H4728 [24MY]

Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 994), S2484 [26AP]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 994) (S. Rept. 115–325), S5830 [22AU]

Support Goals of International Women’s Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 426), S1946 [22MR]

World War II Pacific Sites Establishment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5706) (H. Rept. 115–991), H9442 [23OC]

Statements

Shooting at Pittsburgh, PA, Tree of Life Synagogue and Rising Anti-Semitism: Israel Zoberman, E1564 [28NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 257, condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H7200 [25JY]

H. Res. 274, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H10138 [12DE]

H. Res. 705, President Trump impeachment, H569 [19JA]

H. Res. 724, House of Representatives adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act, H813 [6FE]

H. Res. 726, condemn action of Representative Gosar that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives, H795 [6FE]

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H. Res. 1138, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, H9506 [13NO]

H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H1192 [15FE]

H.R. 4924, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, H797–H803 [6FE]

H.R. 5706, World War II Pacific Sites Establishment Act, H9485 [13NO]

S. 96, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act, H990 [8FE]

S. 994, Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act, S6033 [4SE], H7925 [7SE]

S. 2952, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S2899–S2906, S2927–S2934 [24MY]

S. 3178, Justice for Victims of Lynching Act, S7843 [19DE]

S. 3191, Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act, H10527–H10531 [21DE]

S. 3749, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S7540–S7548, S7588–S7597 [13DE], H10192–H10200 [13DE]

S. Res. 387, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, S584 [30JA]

S. Res. 426, support goals of International Women’s Day, S1581 [8MR], S2281–S2283 [18AP]

S. Res. 487, support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities, S2490 [26AP]

S. Res. 586, first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, NY, anniversary, S5111 [19JY]

S. Res. 626, National Voting Rights Month, S6146 [12SE]

S. Res. 640, National Voter Registration Day, S6235 [18SE]

S. Res. 646, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization) anniversary, S6306 [25SE]

S. Res. 647, call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws, S6307 [25SE]

S. Res. 676, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, S6822 [11OC]

S. Res. 694, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S7057 [15NO]

Tributes

King, Martin Luther, Jr., H9–H16 [8JA], H89 [10JA]

DISEASES AND DISORDERS related term(s) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Health

Amendments

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), S7520, S7526, S7527 [12DE]

Dept. of HHS: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), S7520, S7524, S7525 [12DE], H10278 [19DE]

——— develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2629, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), S1975 [22MR]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S6880 [11OC]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Articles and editorials

Pelosi Pulled Strings To Let Dying Dallas Lawyer Baron Try Experimental Cancer Drug, H1708 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

American Association for Cancer Research: anniversary (see H. Res. 819), H3147 [11AP]

American Heart Month: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

——— observance (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]

Armed Forces: protect U.S. military personnel from malaria (see H. Res. 1062), H8170 [12SE]

Ashe, Arthur: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1054), H7920 [6SE]

BatWeek: designate (see H. Res. 1136), H9449 [26OC]

Beasley, David: relief (see H.R. 7162), H9568 [16NO]

Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 722), H737 [2FE]

Breast cancer: recognize value of three-dimensional (3D) digital breast tomosynthesis and encourage Federal health care programs and private insurers to promote access and coverage of such technology (see H. Res. 1135), H9449 [26OC]

Cancer Screen Week: designate (see S. Res. 742), S8028 [22DE]

CDC: establish Emergency Response Fund (see S. 3161), S4734 [28JN]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see S. 2579), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5353), H1728 [20MR]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S703 [7FE] (see H.R. 4957), H973 [7FE]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H783 [5FE]

Coccidioidomycosis (valley fever): establish a national registry to track cases (see S. 3114), S4343 [21JN]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to tribal health programs located on reservations impacted by uranium mining or milling (see H.R. 5128), H1333 [27FE]

——— establish Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Program and National Livestock Vaccine Bank (see S. 3681), S7241 [29NO]

——— establish grant program to make grants to State departments of agriculture for research and development of disease resistant varieties of tropical flowers (see H.R. 5066), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of Defense: develop a plan for countering emerging and deliberate infectious disease threats (see H.R. 5482), H3209 [12AP]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5671), H3746 [1MY]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see S. 3207), S4950 [12JY]

Dept. of HHS: abolish Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (see H.R. 7051), H9424 [9OC]

——— authorize services to be provided to individuals under 60 with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological or organic brain dysfunction (see H.R. 6646), H7734 [31JY]

——— authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (see S. 2678), S2141 [16AP]

——— direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H7686 [25JY]

——— enhance efforts to address antibiotic resistance (see S. 2469), S1286 [28FE]

——— enhance national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis (see S. 2567), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5794), H3975 [15MY]

——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H6557 [18JY]

——— establish National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies (see H.R. 6201), H5580 [22JN]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H1333 [27FE]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 5878), H4242 [18MY] (see H.R. 5900), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research (see H.R. 7063), H9430 [12OC]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5423), H3055 [2AP]

——— provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening (see H.R. 6315), H5990 [6JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

——— reauthorize educational loan repayment program for health professionals who agree to conduct prevention activities as CDC and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry employees (see H.R. 5998), H4775 [5JN]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see S. 2465), S1286 [28FE]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 4897), H731 [30JA]

——— require adrenoleukodystrophy screening of newborns (see H.R. 5453), H3095 [10AP]

——— support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7721 [26JY]

Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6651), H7742 [3AU] (see H.R. 6856), H8738 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior: declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to these emergencies (see H.R. 7005), H9406 [28SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adopt certain strategies for preventive colorectal screenings for veterans (see H.R. 6581), H7722 [26JY]

——— carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H4583 [22MY]

——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H1475 [7MR]

——— extend authority to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent (see S. 3507), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6941), H9150 [27SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (see S. 3479), S6223 [18SE]

——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 6419), H6557 [18JY]

——— improve access of veterans to cancer treatment at non-departmental facilities (see H.R. 5095), H1266 [26FE]

——— provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to burn pits (see H.R. 7288), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 7287), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S2623 [10MY]

——— provide health, rehabilitation, and monetary benefits to children with spina bifida whose parents were exposed to herbicides while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 3175), S4734 [28JN]

——— remove manifestation period needed for presumption of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to herbicides (see S. 3355), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6566), H7721 [26JY]

——— study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma and liver disease in veterans of the Vietnam era caused by exposure to certain parasites (see H.R. 6637), H7724 [26JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: submit report on open burn pits (see H.R. 5920), H4583 [22MY]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

Endometriosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 451), S1948 [22MR]

FCC: establish radiofrequency radiation site safety information database (see H.R. 7236), H9819 [10DE]

Food: provide that meat, poultry, and egg products containing certain pathogens or contaminants are adulterated (see H.R. 7336), H10335 [19DE]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 7338), H10336 [19DE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5499), H3209 [12AP]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— increase awareness of sepsis and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention (see H. Res. 1175), H10103 [11DE]

——— provide for a national strategy to increase life expectancy (see H.R. 7035), H9419 [5OC]

——— recognize cardiovascular disease as leading cause of preventable death and disability and as a global public health crisis (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]

HIV: recognize value of pre-exposure prophylaxis medication as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV, support research and usage of such medication, and ensure effective HIV prevention outreach (see H. Res. 960), H5648 [25JN]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions (see H.R. 6898), H9088 [26SE]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see S. 3369), S5931 [23AU] (see H.R. 6689), H7776 [28AU]

——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see S. 3742), S7509 [12DE]

Latex Allergy Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1114), H9414 [2OC]

Medicaid: provide States an option to cover children’s program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (see H.R. 6560), H7721 [26JY]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 7217), H9767 [6DE]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see S. 3465), S6223 [18SE]

——— expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see H.R. 7083), H9443 [23OC]

——— expand use of telehealth services for remote imaging for chronic eye disease (see S. 3751), S7586 [13DE]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see S. 3160), S4734 [28JN]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see S. 3067), S3951 [14JN]

——— provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy (see S. 3687), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 6980), H9405 [28SE]

——— provide coverage of FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests (see S. 2523), S1578 [8MR] (see S. 2928), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 6062), H5021 [8JN]

——— provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (see H.R. 5160), H1372 [5MR]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see S. 3366), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5768), H3929 [10MY]

——— reform treatment of certain cancer hospitals (see S. 3693), S7241 [29NO]

——— restructure payment adjustment for non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance transports (see S. 3619), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 6269), H5974 [28JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide equal coverage of in vitro specific IgE tests and percutaneous tests for allergies (see H.R. 5541), H3396 [17AP]

Men: protect Medicare and VA benefits for medical device treatments for male incontinence and impotence resulting from treatment for prostate cancer and other diseases (see H. Res. 812), H3095 [10AP]

Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 842), H3506 [24AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO] (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 439), S1790 [19MR]

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day: support goals (see S. Res. 508), S2679 [15MY]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance (see S. Res. 669), S6542 [4OC]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 449), S1948 [22MR]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 510), S2679 [15MY]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 531), S2925 [24MY]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 721), H737 [2FE]

National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day: designate (see H. Res. 904), H4242 [18MY]

National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 446), S1948 [22MR]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1004), H6588 [19JY]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 425), S1452 [7MR]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 760), H1341 [1MR]

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see S. 3267), S5360 [25JY]

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S1316 [1MR]

National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 561), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 973), H5975 [28JN]

National Lyme Disease Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 887), H3929 [10MY]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]

National Ostomy Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H9406 [28SE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 659), S6356 [27SE] (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 705), S7088 [26NO]

National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 576), S5066 [18JY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 645), S6277 [24SE]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 462), S2120 [12AP]

National Sarcoma Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 561), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 973), H5975 [28JN] (see H. Res. 1103), H9406 [28SE]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H1334 [27FE]

National Wear Red Day: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

National Women’s Health Week: recognize importance of goal to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV (see S. Res. 507), S2679 [15MY]

Neglected tropical diseases: facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see S. 3212), S4951 [12JY]

NIH: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of a universal influenza vaccine (see S. 2438), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5092), H1266 [26FE]

——— expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H1126 [13FE]

——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (see H.R. 5455), H3095 [10AP]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 682), S6816 [11OC]

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Orphan Drug Act: affirm importance, commend life-saving accomplishments, and recognize need and continued support for research in development of therapies, treatments, and cures for rare diseases (see S. Res. 690), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1154), H9568 [16NO]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 484), S2440 [25AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

——— ensure that pre-existing condition exclusions continue to be prohibited in health insurance coverage and group health plans (see H.R. 6496), H7154 [24JY]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 7324), H10269 [17DE]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]

Public Health Thank You Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 141), H9510 [13NO]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 648), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 1072), H8738 [20SE]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 423), S1316 [1MR]

Rare Disease Therapeutics Corp.: establish to encourage the development of high-risk, high-return therapies for rare diseases (see H.R. 6801), H8724 [13SE]

Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1086), H9090 [26SE]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 661), S6388 [28SE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

——— reform (see H.R. 7195), H9743 [29NO]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 703), S7052 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1148), H9539 [15NO]

Taxation: exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 7377), H10510 [20DE]

——— impose an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and dedicate revenues from such tax to prevention, treatment, and research of diet-related health conditions in priority populations (see H.R. 7341), H10336 [19DE]

——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (see S. 2410), S840 [8FE] (see H.R. 4978), H1074 [8FE]

——— treat amounts paid for private umbilical cord or placental blood or tissue banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 4882), H629 [25JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3210), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6362), H6173 [12JY]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: require recommendations on effectiveness, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of clinical preventive services be based on data for the respective populations (see H.R. 5511), H3315 [13AP]

Veterans: establish presumptions of service connection for illnesses associated with open burn pits and direct GAO to establish Open Burn Pit Advisory Commission (see H.R. 6582), H7722 [26JY]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6272), H5974 [28JN]

Women: expand research and education relative to endometrial cancer (see H.R. 6203), H5580 [22JN]

——— provide with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening (see H.R. 6315), H5990 [6JY]

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA] (see H. Res. 706), H582 [19JA]

World Hepatitis Day: observance (see S. Res. 600), S5518 [31JY] (see H. Res. 1038), H7725 [26JY]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S2485 [26AP]

World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (see S. Res. 437), S1790 [19MR]

Letters

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act: Carl Blake, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H5618 [25JN]

——— Carlos U. Fuentes, VFW, H5618 [25JN]

——— Dana T. Atkins, Military Officers Association of America, H5618 [25JN]

——— Denise Rohan, American Legion, H5620 [25JN]

——— Garry J. Augustine, DAV, H5619 [25JN]

——— John B. Wells, Military-Veterans Advocacy, Inc., S7380 [10DE], H5619 [25JN]

——— John Rowan, Vietnam Veterans of America (organization), H5618 [25JN]

——— Keith Hall, CBO, S7383 [10DE]

——— Mike Yates and Michael J. Little, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association, H5619 [25JN]

——— Neil Van Ess, Military Order of the Purple Heart, H5619 [25JN]

——— Thomas J. Snee, Fleet Reserve Association, H5620 [25JN]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies establishment: Marcie Roth, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (organization), H8782 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions: Senator Collins, S6767 [10OC]

Health insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions: several Montana residents, S5999 [28AU]

——— several West Virginia residents, S3892 [13JN], S5409 [26JY]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787 [25SE]

——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]

——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788 [25SE]

——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]

——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785 [25SE]

——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785 [25SE]

——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784 [25SE]

——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783 [25SE]

——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788 [25SE]

——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786 [25SE]

——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781 [25SE]

——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]

——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782 [25SE]

——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]

——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785 [25SE]

——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]

——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782 [25SE]

——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786 [25SE]

——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788 [25SE]

——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784 [25SE]

——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783 [25SE]

Right To Try Act: Andrew McFadyen, Isaac Foundation, H1740 [21MR]

——— several organizations, H4358 [22MY]

Lists

Organizations opposed to H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1525 [13MR], H1742 [21MR]

Motions

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1746 [21MR]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4363 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Africa: impact of Chinese activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279 [8MR]

——— increase efforts to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis in southern Africa, E1016 [16JY]

African Americans: disparity in prostate cancer rates, H8251 [13SE]

AID: submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), H439, H440 [17JA], E59 [18JA]

Alopecia areata: awareness and research funding, H4780 [6JN]

Alopecia Areata Awareness Month: observance, H9095 [27SE]

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: observance, H5161 [14JN], H5222 [15JN], H5366 [21JN]

Alzheimer’s disease: increase awareness and support research funding, E1528 [15NO]

——— research funding, H5370 [21JN], H6635 [23JY], H7716 [26JY]

——— strengthen care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, declare goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s is a national priority, and increase research funding, H28 [9JA]

American Heart Month: observance, H1105, H1106 [13FE]

American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association: tribute, E382 [29MR]

Armed Forces: allow terminally ill Survivor Benefit Plan participants to change beneficiaries outside of open season, H4568 [22MY]

Autism Community Together (organization): anniversary of Autism Awareness Fair, E459 [13AP]

Bedford, TX: tribute to early cancer detection blood testing for firefighters, E152 [7FE]

Biotechnology Innovation Organization: anniversary, E851 [15JN]

Block, Timothy M.: National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductee, H420 [17JA], H485 [18JA]

Brain Awareness Week: observance, E320 [15MR]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, H3403 [18AP], E536 [25AP]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (H.R. 4256), H2031 [22MR], H4762 [5JN], H5161 [14JN]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), H7827 [5SE], H10282–H10286 [19DE]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use, H5518 [22JN]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (H.R. 5353), H5059, H5060 [12JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: urge gynecologists to use preoperative tissue biopsy methods in order to detect undiagnosed gynecological cancers in women, H3983 [16MY]

Children and youth: increase awareness and research efforts relative to childhood cancer, E1400 [12OC]

Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month: observance, E1315, E1318 [27SE], E1347 [28SE]

Climate: effects of climate change, H6567 [19JY]

Cocoa Beach, FL: tribute to ‘‘Footprints in the Sand’’ Cocoa Beach Kidney Walk, E591 [7MY]

Colleluori, Cheryl: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E398 [5AP]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on Global Health Supply Chain Management—Lessons Learned and Ways Forward, E682 [18MY]

Congress: tribute to congressional women’s softball game, H5345, H5346 [20JN]

Dan Marino Foundation: tribute to WalkAbout Autism event, H489 [18JA]

Debbie’s Dream Foundation: tribute to annual Dream Makers’ Gala, H3160 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: add chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, mule, and moose to high-priority research and extension initiatives, H4128, H4129 [16MY]

——— National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program funding, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

Dept. of Defense: arthritis research funding, H5739 [26JN]

——— Breast Cancer Research Program funding, H5745 [26JN]

——— conduct education and outreach campaign to veterans exposed to open burn pits and who are eligible to enroll in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, H4566 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— Gulf War Illness Research Program funding, H5744, H5745 [26JN]

——— lung cancer research funding, H5797 [27JN]

——— open air burn pits research funding, H5796–H5798 [27JN]

——— study feasibility of phasing out use of open burn pits, H4565 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (H.R. 5671), H5798 [27JN]

——— triple-negative breast cancer research funding, H5799 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer, H9044 [26SE]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (H.R. 2976), H3562 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (H.R. 4684), H5036–H5038 [12JN], E971 [6JY]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), H1238–H1240 [26FE]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), Senate amendment, H10278–H10280 [19DE]

——— develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), Senate amendment, H5572, H5573 [22JN]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), H4349–H4355 [22MY]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (H.R. 5115), E232 [27FE]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, H614 [22JA], H824, H826, H891, H893–H895 [6FE]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (H.R. 4820), H499, H506, H507, H533 [18JA]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (H.R. 1676), H6602–H6605 [23JY]

——— Office of Refugee Resettlement funding for housing children separated from parents attempting to enter the U.S. illegally through reduction in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding, H6163 [12JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759–H8789 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 2410), H1240–H1243 [26FE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), H10052–H10054, H10056 [11DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (H.R. 4253), H95 [10JA], H163, H164 [11JA], E145 [6FE]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, H5025 [12JN], H5105, H5106 [13JN], H5163 [14JN], H5204 [15JN], H5325 [20JN], H5512, H5513 [22JN], H5667 [26JN], H5757, H5758 [27JN], H7091 [24JY], H8162 [12SE]

——— improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (H.R. 2049), H3894 [10MY]

Dept. of State: anniversary of President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), H10108 [12DE]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), H9488–H9491 [13NO]

——— President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding, H7161 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry educational outreach funding, H4974 [7JN]

——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry funding, H4976, H4977 [7JN]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), H5611–H5621, H5635 [25JN], H5667 [26JN], E916 [26JN]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), H8754–H8759 [25SE]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea, E916 [26JN]

Diabetes Alert Day: observance, E321 [15MR]

Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor: tribute, H3752 [7MY]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1521–H1529, H1530 [13MR], H1738–H1750 [21MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), motion to recommit, H1747, H1748 [21MR]

——— require FDA guidance relative to investigational drug use by eligible patients, provide liability protection for facilitators of investigational treatments and increase transparency of number of such treatments, H1747, H1748 [21MR]

Elgin, IL: opening of Greater Elgin Family Care Center, E1007 [12JY]

Executive Office of the President: establish Office of the National Alzheimer’s Project, H10284 [19DE]

Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Inova Schar Cancer Institute Life With Cancer program Lobster Extravaganza fundraiser, E596 [7MY]

Fairless Hills, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School students childhood cancer fundraising efforts, H1448 [7MR]

Families in Arms, Inc.: tribute, E1281 [24SE]

FDA: improve expanded access program to allow patients access to experimental life-saving drugs, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

——— preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (H.R. 1587), H3825 [8MY]

Florida: tribute to Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, and Cutler Bay Relay for Life, H1354 [5MR]

Foreign policy: provide developing countries access to clean water and proper sanitation, H3084 [10AP]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), H10415, H10416 [20DE]

Guillain-Barré (GBS)/Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Awareness Month: observance, E675 [17MY]

Health: address impact of diet-related diseases on health care costs, H6265 [17JY]

——— anniversary of Spanish Flu pandemic, H8110 [12SE], E1196 [4SE]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (H.R. 878), H685 [30JA], H1647 [15MR]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H485 [18JA], H4355–H4366 [22MY], H4682 [23MY], E751 [29MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), motion to recommit, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

——— encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and child-care professionals to prevent sunburns in minors and support efforts to curb incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin-protection (H. Res. 282), H4761 [5JN]

——— importance of fetal tissue research, H564 [19JA]

Immigration: extend temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H7 [8JA], H29 [9JA], H94 [10JA], H455 [17JA]

Influenza: anniversary of 1918 pandemic, H9657 [27NO]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, H7662, H7663 [25JY], H7939 [7SE]

International Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Day: observance, E846 [14JN]

International Plasma Awareness Week: observance, E1386 [9OC]

Less Cancer (organization): tribute to ‘‘Split the Mitt’’ Bike Ride, E852 [15JN]

Liverpool, NY: anniversary of Keepsake Village at Greenpoint, E1077 [26JY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Hollywood United Methodist Church Red Ribbon of Hope campaign, E1571 [29NO]

Louisiana State University: anniversary of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, E1547 [20NO]

Lupus Awareness Month: observance, H3842 [9MY], H4144 [17MY], E581 [3MY]

Malaria: combating malaria funding, E191 [15FE]

McPhee, Ron and Katherine: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Wyoming-Colorado Chapter Outstanding Volunteers of the Year award recipients, E88 [22JA]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 3325), H9771 [10DE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10043–H10052 [11DE], H10275 [19DE]

Medicare: improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (H.R. 1898), H6065 [11JY]

——— provide coverage of an initial comprehensive care plan for beneficiaries newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, H10284 [19DE]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (H.R. 1017), H1719 [20MR], H3957 [15MY]

Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (H. Res. 842), H3458 [24AP]

Miami, FL: tribute to Miami Walk To End Alzheimer’s, H9094 [27SE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, H4144 [17MY]

Montana Outfitters and Guides Association: tribute to Hearts Under the Big Sky program, E944 [28JN]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: observance, H1554 [14MR]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance, H8110 [12SE], H9393 [28SE]

National Arthritis Awareness Month: observance, E714 [23MY]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8893 [26SE], E1404 [12OC]

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H7900 [6SE], H7924 [7SE], H8892 [26SE], E1310 [26SE]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H1758 [22MR]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 760), H1421 [6MR]

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (H.R. 4638), E899 [22JN]

National Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month: observance, H6244 [16JY]

National Lyme Disease Awareness Month: observance, H3751 [7MY]

National Marfan Awareness Month: observance, E275 [7MR]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (H. Con. Res. 123), H5139 [13JN]

National Minority Health Month: observance, H3151 [12AP]

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: observance, H7161 [25JY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8112 [12SE], E1251 [13SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H7880 [6SE], E1213 [6SE]

National Scleroderma Awareness Month: observance, E899 [22JN]

National Skilled Nursing Week: observance, E596 [7MY]

NephCure Kidney International, Inc.: tribute, H5511 [22JN]

NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority, H9246 [28SE]

——— expand unique research initiatives authority (H.R. 5002), H5038–H5040 [12JN], E973 [6JY]

——— submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives, H10284 [19DE]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), H9067, H9068 [26SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, E1393 [12OC]

Nothing But Nets (organization): tribute, H8175 [13SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require a briefing on anticipated geopolitical effects of emerging infectious diseases and pandemics and their implications on national security, H6151, H6152 [12JY]

Paget, Alexis: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hero Award recipient, E1133 [7AU]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H9670 [28NO]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1183 [15FE], H1645 [15MR]

Peripheral artery disease: address to prevent unnecessary amputations, H7900 [6SE], H8891 [26SE]

Pharmaceuticals: support antibiotic stewardship programs to ensure proper prescription and administration of antibiotics, E1533 [16NO]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: fetal tissue research and women’s health care services funding, H501 [18JA]

Potocki, Kathy and Pete: Danny Fund (organization) Valentine’s Ball honorees, E389 [2AP]

Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month: observance, E1534 [16NO]

Rare Disease Day: observance, H1249 [26FE]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to University of Texas Health Science Center Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, E1217 [6SE]

Sisters’ Journey (organization): anniversary, E1469 [26OC]

Summers, Matthew: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1249 [13SE]

Taxation: extend tax on coal production in order to fund Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, H10476 [20DE]

Type One Parent Project (TOPP) Foundation: tribute, H1379 [6MR]

University of California, Davis: anniversary of MIND Institute, E1436 [23OC]

University of Miami: tribute to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, H3382 [17AP]

Veterans: address effects of veterans exposed to burn pits, H3690 [26AP]

Water for the Poor Act: implementation, H5004 [8JN]

World AIDS Day: observance, H9746 [30NO]

World Autism Month: observance, H3084 [10AP], H3561 [25AP]

World Blood Donor Day: observance, H5029 [12JN], H5105 [13JN], H5203 [15JN]

World Down Syndrome Day: observance, H3085 [10AP], H3153 [12AP]

World Downs Syndrome Day: observance, H1732 [21MR]

World Hemophilia Day: observance, E481 [17AP]

World Lymphedema Day: observance, E592 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: combating Ebola virus and other infectious diseases funding, S2891 [24MY]

AID: submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), S8002 [20DE]

Alzheimer’s disease: research funding, S5874, S5875, S5877–S5879 [23AU]

American Heart Month: designate (S. Res. 403), S887 [12FE]

Ashe, Arthur: tribute (S. Res. 624), S6104 [6SE]

Autism After 21 Day: observance, S2315 [19AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2659 [15MY]

Cancer: research funding, S6705 [9OC]

Cancer Screen Week: designate (S. Res. 742), S8036 [22DE]

CDC: childhood lead exposure reduction efforts funding, S5801 [22AU]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), S5878, S5879 [23AU], S7526, S7527 [12DE]

——— investigation of potential cancer clusters funding, S5801 [22AU]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use, S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (S. 2387), S1135 [15FE]

Climate: effects of climate change, S7214–S7216 [29NO]

——— impact of climate change on public health, S2252 [18AP], S7346 [6DE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7976 [20DE]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand, S6050 [6SE], S6126 [12SE], S6170 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S1245–S1247 [27FE], S2471 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S3597 [11JN], S7176 [28NO]

Dept. of Energy: develop domestic supply of molybdenum–99 for use in medical screenings and research, S4255, S4256 [20JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (S. 2678), S2142 [16AP]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), S7524, S7525 [12DE]

——— develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2631 [10MY]

——— establish a National Family Caregiving Strategy (H.R. 3759), S68 [8JA]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), S1975–S1977 [22MR]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401, S423 [21JA]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 693), S5878 [23AU]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S1288 [28FE], S6880 [11OC]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S3874, S3889–S3892 [13JN], S3962 [18JN], S4485 [27JN], S4853, S4854 [10JY], S4884 [11JY], S5082, S5099 [19JY], S5252–S5257 [24JY], S5398, S5409, S5416 [26JY], S5532 [1AU], S5812 [22AU], S5999 [28AU], S6039 [5SE], S6591 [5OC], S6708–S6710 [9OC], S6767 [10OC]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (S. 2070), S7841 [19DE]

Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), S7193 [28NO], S7254 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), S7380–S7383 [10DE], S7424 [11DE], S7553 [13DE], S7761 [18DE], S7835–S7837 [19DE]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), unanimous-consent request, S7379, S7380 [10DE], S7835 [19DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), S6254 [18SE]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (S. 2038), S5262 [24JY]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), S1981, S1982 [22MR], S1994 [9AP]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), unanimous-consent request, S1981 [22MR]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: funding, S5711 [20AU]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2652), S3940, S3943–S3945 [14JN]

Health: medical research funding, S805 [8FE]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6690 [5OC], S6717–S6719 [9OC], S6738, S6739, S6743, S6744, S6755–S6758, S6762 [10OC], S7167–S7169 [28NO]

Medicare: implement payment policies designed to improve management of chronic disease, streamline care coordination, and improve quality outcomes, S799 [8FE]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (S. 3160), S4737 [28JN]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (S. 3067), S3953 [14JN]

Middle East: call for Saudia Arabia to end blockade of Yemen and allow humanitarian assistance to treat disease and famine, S7485 [12DE]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance (S. Res. 669), S6546 [4OC]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 449), S1978 [22MR]

National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 510), S2683 [15MY]

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 531), S2942, S2943 [24MY]

National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 446), S1978 [22MR]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 425), S1525 [7MR]

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 419), S1321 [1MR]

National Gastroparesis Awareness Month: observance, S5911 [23AU]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 529), S2942 [24MY]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 705), S7099 [26NO]

National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 576), S6153 [12SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 645), S6281 [24SE]

National Wear Red Day: designate (S. Res. 403), S887 [12FE]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), S6882 [11OC]

Nobel Prize: recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, S6705 [9OC]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (S. Res. 682), S6881 [11OC]

Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: decision to reform liver allocation policy, S7884 [19DE]

Pancreatic cancer: research funding, S4020 [19JN]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 484), S2443 [25AP]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 648), S6311 [25SE]

Quincy, IL: outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at the Illinois Veterans Home, S2590 [9MY]

Rare Disease Day: designate (S. Res. 423), S1321 [1MR]

Readler, Chad A.: suitability to be circuit judge relative to role in Dept. of Justice lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S6719 [9OC], S6762 [10OC]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 661), S6398 [28SE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (S. 379), S7650–S7652 [17DE]

——— eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (S. 379), unanimous-consent request, S7651 [17DE]

Stowers, Ray E.: American Osteopathic Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S6913 [13NO]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S4485, S4486 [27JN]

World AIDS Day: observance, S7254 [3DE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 489), S2498 [26AP]

Reports filed

Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2076), S7241 [29NO]

Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (Childhood Cancer STAR) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 292), S1629 [12MR]

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 1222), S5618 [15AU]

Consideration of H.R. 4456, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act and H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization and Injury or Death From Wandering Characteristics of Children With Autism Reduction: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2070) (S. Rept. 115–200), S298 [18JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clarification of Presumptions Relating to Exposure of Certain Veterans Who Served in the Vicinity of Vietnam: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 299) (H. Rept. 115–680), H4241 [18MY]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 382), S2439 [25AP]

Global Health Innovation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1660), S1946 [22MR]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]

PEPFAR Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6651) (H. Rept. 115–1014), H9470 [9NO]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3476), S6495 [3OC]

Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2465), S5618 [15AU]

Statements

Right To Try Act: Senator Johnson, H4360 [22MY]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Liz Betty-Owens, H5195 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 787, consideration of H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4292 [22MY]

H.R. 299, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5611–H5614 [25JN]

H.R. 931, Firefighter Cancer Registry Act, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

H.R. 1222, Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act, S7525 [12DE], H1238 [26FE], H10278 [19DE]

H.R. 1660, Global Health Innovation Act, H439 [17JA]

H.R. 1676, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, H6602–H6604 [23JY]

H.R. 2410, Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, H1240 [26FE]

H.R. 3834, 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act, H9067 [26SE]

H.R. 4684, Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act, H5036 [12JN]

H.R. 5002, Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Research Act, H5038 [12JN]

H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1521 [13MR], H1738 [21MR]

H.R. 5353, Eliminating Opioid Related Infectious Diseases Act, H5059 [12JN]

H.R. 6378, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8759–H8775 [25SE]

H.R. 6651, PEPFAR Extension Act, H9488 [13NO]

H.R. 7217, Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries (IMPROVE) Act, H10043–H10047 [11DE]

H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]

S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4355 [22MY]

S. 292, Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (Childhood Cancer STAR) Act, S1975–S1977 [22MR], H4350–H4352 [22MY]

S. 2076, Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act, S8018 [21DE], H10282 [19DE]

S. 2465, Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, S6880 [11OC], H10052 [11DE]

S. 2652, Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act, S3945 [14JN], H10415 [20DE]

S. 3479, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, S6227–S6231, S6254–S6258 [18SE], H8754–H8758 [25SE]

S. Res. 383, Women’s Health Research Day, S552 [29JA]

S. Res. 403, American Heart Month, S878 [12FE]

S. Res. 403, National Wear Red Day, S878 [12FE]

S. Res. 419, National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, S1317 [1MR]

S. Res. 423, Rare Disease Day, S1319 [1MR]

S. Res. 425, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, S1460 [7MR]

S. Res. 437, support goals of World Tuberculosis Day, S1792 [19MR]

S. Res. 439, support goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, S1794 [19MR]

S. Res. 446, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, S1953 [22MR]

S. Res. 449, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S1955 [22MR]

S. Res. 451, Endometriosis Awareness Month, S1956 [22MR]

S. Res. 462, support goals and ideals of National Public Health Week, S2127 [12AP]

S. Res. 484, Parkinson’s Awareness Month, S2441 [25AP]

S. Res. 489, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S2492 [26AP]

S. Res. 507, recognize importance of goal of National Women’s Health Week to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV, S2681 [15MY]

S. Res. 508, support goals of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day, S2681 [15MY]

S. Res. 510, National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, S2682 [15MY]

S. Res. 529, support goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month, S2940 [24MY]

S. Res. 531, National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, S2941 [24MY]

S. Res. 561, National Sarcoma Awareness Month and National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day, S4743 [28JN]

S. Res. 576, National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day, S5069 [18JY]

S. Res. 600, World Hepatitis Day, S5520 [31JY]

S. Res. 624, tribute to Arthur Ashe, S6061 [6SE]

S. Res. 645, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, S6280 [24SE]

S. Res. 648, Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, S6308 [25SE]

S. Res. 659, National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, S6357 [27SE]

S. Res. 661, Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, S6389 [28SE]

S. Res. 669, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, S6545 [4OC]

S. Res. 682, national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program, S6825 [11OC]

S. Res. 690, affirm importance and commend life-saving accomplishments of Orphan Drug Act, and recognize need and continued support for research in development of therapies, treatments, and cures for rare diseases, S7055 [15NO]

S. Res. 703, support goals and ideals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, S7060 [15NO]

S. Res. 705, National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day, S7091 [26NO]

S. Res. 742, Cancer Screen Week, S8029 [22DE]

DISHON, DAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1231 [26FE]

DISMEMBERMENT ABORTION BAN ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1192), H577 [19JA]

DISPOSERX, INC.

Letters

Securing Opioids and Unused Narcotics With Deliberate (SOUND) Disposal and Packaging Act, H5236 [19JN]

DISSPAIN, JAMES L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1238 [12SE]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Addresses

George Washington University Dee J. Kelly Law Learning Center Dedication: Blake Morant, E1190 [4SE]

——— Dee J. Kelly, Jr., E1191 [4SE]

——— Thomas J. LeBlanc, E1190 [4SE]

Gun Control: Bella Bhimani, E624 [10MY]

——— Benjamin Douglas, E706 [22MY]

——— Caitlyn Dempsey, E650 [15MY]

——— Danilo Lopez, E726 [24MY]

——— Isabella Bosrock, E661 [16MY]

——— Luna Aguilar, E697 [21MY]

——— Mia Paone, E670 [17MY]

——— Nile Burch, E686 [18MY]

——— Raniya Madhi, E715 [23MY]

Amendments

Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), S4291, S4293 [20JN], H5786 [27JN]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154, S169, S170 [11JA], S190, S195, S196, S197, S198, S199, S204, S205, S206, S209, S210, S211 [16JA], H149 [11JA]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S8000, S8002 [20DE], H10569 [21DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Appalachian Regional Commission: relocate headquarters (see H.R. 4860), H582 [19JA]

Bridges: repeal a specific criminal penalty on a person in the District of Columbia for obstructing a bridge between the District and Virginia (see H.R. 6153), H5285 [19JN]

Business and industry: authorize to enter into multi-year agreements to carry out certain public-private partnership projects and make payments for termination costs under such agreements in any fiscal year (see H.R. 7020), H9414 [2OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1501 [8MR]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1652 [15MR]

Chuck Brown Day: designate (see H. Res. 1046), H7776 [28AU]

Civil liberties: recognize service of veterans, condemn denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for resident veterans and their families, and call for statehood (see H. Res. 1140), H9471 [9NO]

Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (see H.R. 5023), H1177 [14FE]

Clean the Bay Day: support efforts and goals (see H. Res. 912), H4729 [24MY]

Coastal Zone Management Act: allow receipt of Federal funding (see S. 3146), S4512 [27JN]

Colleges and universities: reauthorize tuition assistance programs (see H.R. 7344), H10336 [19DE]

Commission of Fine Arts: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 7121), H9510 [13NO]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (see S. Res. 628), S6143 [12SE]

Courts: permit Council of the District of Columbia to enact laws on the organization and jurisdiction of District of Columbia courts (see H.R. 6187), H5506 [21JN]

——— provide for automatic appointment of judges to District of Columbia courts without advice and consent of the Senate (see H.R. 6009), H4776 [5JN]

——— provide that grand and petit jurors serving in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall receive fees and expenses at the same rates paid to such jurors appearing in U.S. district courts (see H.R. 5436), H3059 [5AP]

——— provide that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under immigration laws (see H.R. 4928), H783 [5FE]

Daughters of the Republic of Texas (organization): establish Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 6672), H7756 [17AU]

Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (see S. 2399), S704 [7FE]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize additional funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (see H.R. 4900), H731 [30JA]

——— repeal perimeter rule relative to distance of non-stop flights operating at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 7298), H10209 [13DE]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (see H. Res. 682), H82 [9JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 98), H169 [11JA]

Federal agencies and departments: establish competitive bidding process for relocation of headquarters of Executive agencies (see S. 2592), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 4863), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 5403), H2041 [22MR]

——— require agencies not performing security functions to relocate throughout the U.S. (see S. 2660), S2120 [12AP]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Forest Service: make the District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (see H.R. 6045), H4980 [7JN]

Hidden Figures Way: designate (see S. 3370), S5931 [23AU]

Law enforcement: repeal authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 6129), H5224 [15JN]

Local government: establish rate of pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 6670), H7754 [14AU]

——— permit local officials to establish the timing of special elections for local office (see H.R. 6710), H7870 [5SE]

——— require District of Columbia Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Director and District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency Director to reside in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 7216), H9763 [3DE]

——— revise composition of the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consist solely of members appointed by the District of Columbia government (see H.R. 6289), H5974 [28JN]

——— revise composition of Zoning Commission to consist soley of members appointed by the District of Columbia government (see H.R. 6215), H5648 [25JN]

Mary Church Terrell Day: designate (see H. Res. 1126), H9431 [12OC]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4866), H582 [19JA]

Memorial Day: recognize denial of full voting rights in Congress for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia (see H. Res. 917), H4732 [25MY]

Museum of the Bible: recognize opening (see S. Res. 747), S8059 [2JA]

National Capital Planning Commission: remove authority relative to property owned by the District of Columbia (see H.R. 7098), H9448 [26OC]

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 997), H6263 [16JY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]

National Park Service: designate certain Federal land in the District of Columbia as the ‘‘Illinois’ Bicentennial Grove’’ (see H.R. 6904), H9089 [26SE]

——— provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see S. 3167), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6287), H5974 [28JN]

Pearl (vessel): honor historic abolitionist events and legacy of those involved in the largest slave escape in U.S. history (see H. Res. 1074), H8738 [20SE]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: eliminate applicability to the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5265), H1542 [13MR]

Society of the First Infantry Division: authorize addition of names of First Infantry Division members killed in action to First Division Monument on White House Grounds (see S. 2672), S2141 [16AP] (see H.R. 5424), H3055 [2AP]

SummerSet DC: support and honor performers and partners of music festival on the National Mall (see H. Res. 892), H3977 [15MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (see H.R. 5875), H4242 [18MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: extend authority to establish Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center (see S. 3298), S5455 [30JY]

Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 542), S3760 [12JN] (see H. Res. 935), H5093 [12JN]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: reauthorize certain grants, provide whistleblower protections to employees, reform pension plans, limit contributions from funding jurisdictions, and amend arbitration guidelines (see H.R. 6852), H8738 [20SE]

Women: authorize Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs (see H.R. 7309), H10210 [13DE]

Year of the Anacostia: designate (see H. Res. 921), H4776 [5JN]

Cloture motions

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]

Cost Estimates

Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act (H.R. 4009): CBO, H3521 [25AP]

Letters

Allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports: Hasan Solomon, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, E578 [1MY]

Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act: Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H3521 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3521 [25AP]

Lists

Honor Flight Chicago (organization) honorees, E784 [6JN]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization) members, S7047 [15NO]

Houston, TX, law enforcement officers memorialized on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, E654 [15MY]

Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882 [21JN]

Motions

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S153, S154 [11JA], S270 [18JA], H158 [11JA]

Obituaries

Pettie, Geraldine James, E1070 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]

Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H1276 [27FE], H7708 [26JY]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 1229), H8180 [13SE]

——— sunset authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4598 [23MY]

Bridges: repeal a specific criminal penalty on a person in the District of Columbia for obstructing a bridge between the District and Virginia (H.R. 6153), E860 [19JN]

Business and industry: authorize to enter into multi-year agreements to carry out certain public-private partnership projects and make payments for termination costs under such agreements in any fiscal year (H.R. 7020), E1359 [2OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of Capitol Visitor Center, E258 [5MR]

——— authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 113), H4319, H4320 [22MY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 115), H3381 [17AP]

Citi Open Tennis Tournament: tribute, E1053 [24JY]

Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 5023), E186 [14FE]

Colorado: tribute to 6th Congressional District summer interns, E1046 [23JY]

Commission of Fine Arts: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia (H.R. 7121), E1512 [13NO]

Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth: observance of Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, H4270 [21MY], H4585, H4587, H4591, H4592 [23MY]

Courts: permit Council of the District of Columbia to enact laws on the organization and jurisdiction of District of Columbia courts (H.R. 6187), E892 [21JN]

——— provide for automatic appointment of judges to District of Columbia courts without advice and consent of the Senate (H.R. 6009), E775 [5JN]

——— provide that grand and petit jurors serving in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall receive fees and expenses at the same rates paid to such jurors appearing in U.S. district courts (H.R. 5436), E400 [5AP]

Cox, Bob: U.S. Capitol Police Life Saving Award recipient, E884 [21JN]

DC Black Pride festival: tribute, E693 [21MY]

Dept. of State: decision to close PLO diplomatic mission in the District of Columbia, H8112 [12SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), H181–H183 [16JA]

——— mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), Senate amendment, H5786 [27JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Inspector General oversight over Washington, DC, VA Medical Center funding, H4988–H4990 [8JN]

EPA: prohibit funding to force Chesapeake Bay watershed States to comply with total maximum daily load nutrient limits and certain watershed implementation plans, H6509, H6510 [18JY]

FAA: allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports, H3596, H3598 [26AP], E578 [1MY]

——— revise National Capital Region helicopter flight paths and issue new official helicopter paths at higher altitudes, H3670 [26AP]

——— study economic impact of Temporary Flight Restrictions on local airports, recommend mitigation options, and analyze security procedures to allow limited use of certain airports, H3643, H3669 [26AP]

Fayette, MO: tribute to Fayette High School marching band, H4592 [23MY]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H78 [9JA], H101 [10JA], H136, H137–H160 [11JA], E73, E80 [19JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (H. Res. 682), H103–H112 [10JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res. 98), H162 [11JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), motion to recommit, H158 [11JA]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Firearms: restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 162), H1381 [6MR]

Forest Service: make the District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (H.R. 6045), E797 [7JN]

Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC: anniversary, E435 [11AP]

George Washington University: dedication of Dee J. Kelly Law Learning Center, E1190 [4SE]

Harper, Kelly: District of Columbia Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1558 [27NO]

Honor Flight Austin (organization): tribute, H9100 [27SE]

Honor Flight Chicago (organization): tribute, E610 [9MY], E784 [6JN], E1235, E1238 [12SE]

Honor Flight Ephrata (organization): tribute, H4245 [21MY]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, E270 [7MR], E814 [8JN], E1360 [2OC]

Honor Flight of Central Oregon (organization): tribute, E789 [7JN]

Honor Flight of Greater Lafayette (organization): tribute, E1411 [16OC]

Honor Flight of Southern Oregon (organization): tribute, E1258 [13SE]

Honor Flight Southern Florida (organization): tribute, H8162 [12SE]

Hoops for Youth Foundation: anniversary, E1298 [25SE]

Hun School of Princeton: tribute to visiting students, E69 [19JA]

Jones, Earle F.: Washington Government Relations Group Reginald ‘‘Reg’’ Gilliam Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E1070 [25JY]

Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc.: tribute to Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882 [21JN]

Julia West Hamilton League, Inc.: anniversary, E984 [10JY]

Law enforcement: repeal authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia (H.R. 6129), E855 [15JN]

Local government: eliminate congressional review of newly-passed District laws, H6279 [17JY], H9400 [28SE]

——— establish rate of pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia (H.R. 6670), E1150 [14AU]

——— permit local officials to establish the timing of special elections for local office (H.R. 6710), E1206 [5SE]

——— provide for budget autonomy, H7674 [25JY], H7713–H7716 [26JY]

——— require District of Columbia Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Director and District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency Director to reside in the District of Columbia (H.R. 7216), E1596 [3DE]

——— revise composition of the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consist solely of members appointed by the District of Columbia government (H.R. 6289), E945 [28JN]

——— revise composition of Zoning Commission to consist soley of members appointed by the District of Columbia government (H.R. 6215), E909 [25JN]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H462–H469 [17JA], H480, H482, H488, H491, H492, H493 [18JA], H561, H562, H572, H574–H581 [19JA], E72, E74 [19JA]

March for Our Lives: tribute, H3839 [9MY], E624 [10MY], E650 [15MY], E661 [16MY], E670 [17MY], E686 [18MY], E697 [21MY], E706 [22MY], E715 [23MY], E726 [24MY]

March for Science: tribute, E473 [16AP]

Martin’s Tavern: anniversary, E1234 [12SE]

Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (H.R. 4866), E71 [19JA]

National Association of Chain Drug Stores: tribute to annual RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, E251 [5MR]

National Capital Planning Commission: remove authority relative to property owned by the District of Columbia (H.R. 7098), E1456 [26OC]

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia and its environs (H.R. 1037), H6338, H6339 [17JY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: allow acquisition, receipt, possession, collection, shipment, transportation, importation, and display of firearms (H.R. 1417), H3954, H3955 [15MY]

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: addition of names of Texas officers, E653 [15MY]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), H8136–H8139 [12SE]

——— provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), Senate amendment, H10569, H10570 [21DE]

National parks and recreation areas: enter into a cooperative management agreement with the National Park Service for operation, maintenance, and management of units of the National Park System in the District (H.R. 2897), H394, H395 [16JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prohibit funding to implement individual health insurance mandate, H6537, H6538 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to seize property for failure to comply with individual health insurance mandate, H6539 [18JY]

Permian Basin Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E632 [11MY]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: eliminate applicability to the District of Columbia (H.R. 5265), E299 [13MR]

Reserve Officers Association of the U.S.: anniversary of national headquarters building, E380 [29MR]

Ridge Road Recreation Center: tribute to football team, E1666 [13DE]

Rise Against Hunger (organization): tribute to meal packaging event to fight hunger in Mozambique, H4784 [6JN]

Rolling Thunder, Inc.: tribute to annual ‘‘Ride for Freedom’’, H4724 [24MY], E765 [5JN]

SkyWest Airlines: tribute to round-trip service between Plattsburgh, NY, International Airport and Dulles International Airport near Washington, DC, E1172 [24AU]

Smithsonian Institution: plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National Zoological Park property (H.R. 4009), H3520, H3521 [25AP]

Space Coast Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute, E1387 [9OC]

SpiceSuite (business): District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E790 [7JN]

Sports: tribute to Mamie Johnson Little League baseball team, E1122 [3AU]

St. Peter School: anniversary, E511 [23AP]

Statehood, H3196 [12AP], H3331 [16AP], H5009–H5012, H5016 [8JN], H9398–H9402 [28SE]

Statehood (H.R. 1291), H7713–H7716 [26JY]

Supreme Court: decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership, H1497 [8MR]

Taxation: tax bona fide District of Columbia residents in the same manner as residents of U.S. possessions, H5016 [8JN]

Teach for America (organization): tribute to Capitol Hill Fellows Program, H7172 [25JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7880, H7881 [6SE], H8113, H8115–H8117, H8137–H8139 [12SE], H8256 [13SE], E1230 [12SE]

Trump, President: assessment of remarks refering to Mar-a-Lago Club as the Southern White House, H3457 [24AP]

Turkey: anniversary of violence against peaceful protesters outside Turkish Ambassador’s residence, H4234 [18MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (H.R. 5875), H6625–H6627 [23JY]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: funding, E493 [18AP]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: condemn raids in predominantly Latino neighborhoods resulting in detention of residents without an arrest warrant or probable cause, H7681 [25JY]

Warriors to Washington (organization): tribute, H5654 [26JN]

Washington Area Women’s Foundation: tribute, E1461 [26OC]

Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute, H4984, H5001 [8JN], E828 [12JN]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization): tribute to Law Enforcement Awards for Excellence for Impaired Driving Prevention recipients, E974 [6JY], E1717 [20DE]

Watkins Recreation Center: tribute to football team, E1666 [13DE]

World War I: construction of memorial in the District of Columbia, H6051 [11JY], H9473 [13NO]

——— establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial, E1437 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

Always Free Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S2830 [22MY]

BLM: relocate headquarters from Washington, DC, to a Western State (S. 1007), S1273 [28FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 113), S2997 [5JN]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 115), S2330 [19AP]

Coastal Zone Management Act: allow receipt of Federal funding (S. 3146), S4516 [27JN]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (S. Res. 628), S6155 [12SE]

Congress: tribute to Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S1337 [5MR]

Dept. of Defense: exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware funding, S5886 [23AU]

Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), S4293 [20JN]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res. 98), S270 [18JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), House amendment, S173–S180 [16JA], S213, S215, S224–S227, S235–S242, S256 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Higashi, Kelly: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge, S4943 [12JY]

Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter (organization): tribute, S3003 [6JN], S4459 [27JN]

Honor Flight Huntington (organization): tribute, S6137 [12SE]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S1836 [20MR], S4964 [16JY], S7047 [15NO]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, S270, S272 [18JA], S322, S324, S344 [19JA]

March for Our Lives: tribute, S1889, S1890, S1900–S1902 [22MR], S2104 [12AP]

McLean, Carmen Guerricagoitia: nomination to be Superior Court of the District of Columbia judge, S8054 [2JA]

Midwest Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S2641 [14MY]

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia and its environs (H.R. 1037), S6875 [11OC]

——— establish a memorial in the District of Columbia and its environs (S. 1692), S3264, S3265 [6JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: allow acquisition, receipt, possession, collection, shipment, transportation, importation, and display of firearms (H.R. 1417), S7332 [6DE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of opening, S2663 [15MY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of opening (S. 2863), S7623 [13DE]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S6349 [26SE], S6364 [27SE], S8002 [20DE]

Oswaldo Payá Way designate (S. 539), S5094 [19JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prohibit funding to implement individual health insurance mandate, S5536 [1AU]

Pittman, Jonathan H.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge, S518 [25JA]

Russell Senate Office Building: rename in honor of John McCain, S5943 [27AU], S5964 [28AU]

Smithsonian Institution: plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National Zoological Park property (H.R. 4009), S2732 [16MY]

Supreme Court: decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership, S1747 [15MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6121 [12SE]

Tischner, Richard S.: nomination to be District of Columbia Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Director, S8054 [2JA]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: extend authority to establish Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center (S. 3298), S5457 [30JY]

Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute (S. Res. 542), S3861 [12JN]

White House: removal of part of magnolia tree planted by Andrew Jackson from White House lawn, S229 [17JA]

Reports filed

Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

District of Columbia Cooperative Management Agreement With National Park Service for Operation, Maintenance, and Management of National Park System Units: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2897), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2897) (S. Rept. 115–315), S5581 [1AU]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

National Emergency Medical Services Commemorative Work Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1692) (S. Rept. 115–249), S2723 [16MY]

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation Establishment of a Memorial in the District of Columbia and Its Environs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1037) (H. Rept. 115–669), H3934 [11MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1417) (H. Rept. 115–548), H1074 [8FE]

9/11 Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6287) (H. Rept. 115–930), H8106 [10SE]

Nomination of Carl J. Nichols To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6815 [11OC]

Nomination of Carmen Guerricagoitia McLean To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S5954 [27AU]

Nomination of Kelly Higashi To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S3906 [13JN]

Nomination of Richard S. Tischner To Be District of Columbia Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Director: Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

Robert Emmet Park Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1404) (S. Rept. 115–223), S2040 [10AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 115–701), H4582 [22MY]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H1215 [16FE], H1223 [23FE], H1512 [13MR]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 113, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H4319 [22MY]

H. Con. Res. 115, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, H3381 [17AP]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 770, American Innovation $1 Coin Act, H181 [16JA]

H.R. 1037, National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation memorial establishment in the District of Columbia and its environs, H6338 [17JY]

H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]

H.R. 1417, National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act, H3954 [15MY]

H.R. 2897, District of Columbia cooperative management agreement with the National Park Service for operation, maintenance, and management of units of the National Park System in the District, H394 [16JA]

H.R. 4009, Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act, H3520 [25AP]

H.R. 5875, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation, H6625 [23JY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 6287, 9/11 Memorial Act, H8136 [12SE]

S. 1692, National Emergency Medical Services Commemorative Work Act, S3264 [6JN]

S. 2863, National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act, S7623 [13DE]

S. 3146, Flood Prevention Act, S4516 [27JN]

S. 3298, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Extension Act, S5457 [30JY]

S. Res. 542, tribute to Washington Capitals (hockey team), S3764 [12JN]

S. Res. 628, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr., S6147 [12SE]

S. Res. 747, Museum of the Bible opening in the District of Columbia, S8062 [2JA]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE ACCESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

District of Columbia: reauthorize tuition assistance programs (see H.R. 7344), H10336 [19DE]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT

Bills and resolutions

District of Columbia: establish rate of pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 6670), H7754 [14AU]

——— permit Council of the District of Columbia to enact laws on the organization and jurisdiction of District of Columbia courts (see H.R. 6187), H5506 [21JN]

——— permit local officials to establish the timing of special elections for local office (see H.R. 6710), H7870 [5SE]

——— provide for automatic appointment of judges to District of Columbia courts without advice and consent of the Senate (see H.R. 6009), H4776 [5JN]

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: eliminate congressional review of newly-passed District laws, H6279 [17JY], H9400 [28SE]

——— establish rate of pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia (H.R. 6670), E1150 [14AU]

——— permit Council of the District of Columbia to enact laws on the organization and jurisdiction of District of Columbia courts (H.R. 6187), E892 [21JN]

——— permit local officials to establish the timing of special elections for local office (H.R. 6710), E1206 [5SE]

——— provide for automatic appointment of judges to District of Columbia courts without advice and consent of the Senate (H.R. 6009), E775 [5JN]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JUROR PAY PARITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5436), H3059 [5AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5436), E400 [5AP]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4866), E71 [19JA]

DIVORCE see Families and Domestic Relations

DIXIE COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Ellison, Shannon: Dixie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

DIXON, JULIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1248 [13SE]

DIXON, MONIQUE L.

Letters

Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act, H1563 [14MR]

DIXON, SCOTT

Remarks in House

Gainesville, GA: anniversary of Scott’s Downtown restaurant, H488 [18JA]

DIZES, KEN

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3550 [25AP]

DIZZY FEET FOUNDATION

Bills and resolutions

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 997), H6263 [16JY]

DJIBOUTI, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in House

Africa: impact of Chinese activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279 [8MR]

DNA ANALYSIS BACKLOG ELIMINATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4854), H581 [19JA]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), H3945–H3947 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), S6348, S6349 [26SE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (S. 2345), S2711 [16MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4854, Justice Served Act, H3945 [15MY]

S. 2345, Justice Served Act, S524 [25JA]

DO NO HARM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2918), S2835 [22MY]

DO NOT TRACK KIDS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY]

DO YOUR JOB ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1936), H4149 [17MY]

DOAN, HOANG A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E749 [29MY]

DOBRIJEVIC, IRINEJ

Prayers

House of Representatives, H7169 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7170 [25JY]

DOBY, LAWRENCE E.

Remarks in House

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (H.R. 1861), H5998–H6000 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (H.R. 1861), S7332 [6DE]

Texts of

H.R. 1861, Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act, H5998 [10JY]

DOCKINS, JOE T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E384 [29MR]

DOCTORS see Health Care Professionals

DODD, ALEX

Letters

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H5561 [22JN]

DODD-FRANK WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT see Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

DODEN, DARYLE L.

Remarks in House

Moody Bible Institute Alumni Association: Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E135 [5FE]

DOERING, MATT

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9523 [14NO]

DOG AND CAT MEAT TRADE PROHIBITION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1406), H4287 [22MY]

Enact (H.R. 6720), H8117, H8118 [12SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6720, provisions, H8117 [12SE]

DOGGETT, LLOYD (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3666 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3666 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H9443 [23OC]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H3783 [7MY]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9415 [2OC]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H4210 [17MY]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9463 [2NO] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H733 [30JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3211 [12AP]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H1342 [1MR]

Copyrights: provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings (see H.R. 1836), H1335 [27FE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H9539 [15NO]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1442 [6MR]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: reduce discretionary budget authority for a fiscal year if the financial statement for the previous fiscal year does not receive a qualified or unqualified audit opinion by an external independent auditor (see H.R. 3079), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (see H.R. 4684), H555 [18JA]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H8739 [20SE]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H4733 [25MY]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— provide death benefits for campus police officers (see H.R. 3569), H5153 [13JN]

——— provide grants for drug disposal sites (see H.R. 5557), H7728 [26JY]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H3835 [8MY]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H7870 [5SE]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8732 [17SE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7751 [10AU]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H9420 [5OC]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out a pilot program to improve transportation planning (see H.R. 4241), H1699 [19MR]

——— develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H7743 [3AU]

Disasters: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H4777 [5JN]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H1543 [13MR]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H3575 [25AP]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see H. Res. 128), H1729 [20MR]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H9758 [30NO]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— require broadband Internet access providers to be subject to rule on protecting privacy of customers of broadband and other telecommunications services (see H.R. 1868), H3750 [3MY]

FDA: establish Prescription Drug and Medical Device Price Review Board (see H.R. 5739), H3885 [9MY]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 2212), H1543 [13MR]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7734 [31JY]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7157 [24JY]

Foreign trade: request the President to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and negotiations with China on certain trade-related concerns (see H. Res. 1018), H7689 [25JY]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8732 [17SE]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H10338 [19DE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H7941 [7SE]

IRS: provide for a one-time safe harbor for certain failures by individuals and small businesses to pay estimated income tax following implementation of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see H.R. 7300), H10209 [13DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

LGBT Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 405), H5022 [8JN]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1542), H9436 [16OC]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H9511 [13NO]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H4850 [6JN]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H3576 [25AP]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1542), H9436 [16OC]

——— permit occupational therapists to conduct initial assessment visits under a home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (see H.R. 6225), H5748 [26JN]

——— promote cost savings and quality care through use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services (see H.R. 2556), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide for a demonstration project to further examine benefits of providing coverage and payment for items and services necessary to administer intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in the home (see H.R. 4724), H3060 [5AP]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H18 [8JA]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 1130), H9443 [23OC]

National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 733), H1128 [13FE]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Nordic Museum: designate (see H. Res. 855), H3741 [27AP]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 2584), H737 [2FE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H9153 [27SE]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (see H.R. 3273), H1267 [26FE]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (see H.R. 5173), H1544 [13MR]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7756 [17AU]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H4849 [6JN]

Public welfare programs: provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H4283 [21MY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Russia: accept and support U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections and call on President Trump to rescind invitation to Russian President, Vladimir Putin (see H. Res. 1014), H6649 [23JY]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary (see H. Res. 858), H3742 [27AP]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9449 [26OC]

——— require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see H.R. 7350), H10512 [20DE]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers (see H.R. 881), H1267 [26FE]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H133 [10JA]

Taxation: increase tax on certain global intangible income by requiring taxes to be paid based on the country in which the profits are earned and not averaged (see H.R. 6015), H4848 [6JN]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H7754 [14AU]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H9153 [27SE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H1508 [9MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4243 [18MY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: develop a joint action plan to reduce single use drug waste and better manage costs relative to drug vial sizes and drug delivery systems (see H.R. 5867), H4209 [17MY] (see H.R. 6142), H5284 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H3395 [17AP]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H5284 [19JN]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H5284 [19JN]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Taxation: provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: develop a joint action plan to reduce single use drug waste and better manage costs relative to drug vial sizes and drug delivery systems (H.R. 5867), H4210 [17MY]

——— develop a joint action plan to reduce single use drug waste and better manage costs relative to drug vial sizes and drug delivery systems (H.R. 6142), H5285 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (H.R. 5533), H3396 [17AP]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (H.R. 6143), H5285 [19JN]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (H.R. 6144), H5285 [19JN]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (H.R. 6505), H7687 [25JY]

Taxation: provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (H.R. 5108), H1334 [27FE]

Letters

Know the Lowest Price Act: Karry K. La Violette, National Community Pharmacists Association, H8798 [25SE]

——— Tom O’Donnell, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, H8798 [25SE]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act: Karry K. La Violette, National Community Pharmacists Association, H8798 [25SE]

——— Saul Levin, American Psychiatric Association, H8798 [25SE]

Motions

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3856 [9MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H573 [19JA], H616 [22JA], H826 [6FE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10120 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1142), H9518 [14NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), H10340 [20DE]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10137 [12DE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3172 [12AP]

Climate: effects of climate change, H6567 [19JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10120 [12DE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), consideration (H. Res. 964), H5762 [27JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5443 [21JN]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6490 [18JY]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5112 [13JN]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H5112, H5113 [13JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5112 [13JN]

FAA: apply medical certification standards to operators of air balloons, H3516 [25AP], H3668 [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3668 [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3516 [25AP]

FEMA: provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3516 [25AP]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H826 [6FE]

FTC: ensure mergers involving pharmaceutical companies do not lead to increases in prescription drug prices, H3856 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), motion to recommit, H3856 [9MY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H573 [19JA], H616 [22JA]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H573 [19JA], H826 [6FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, H6490 [18JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5762 [27JN]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, H7662, H7663 [25JY]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), H8797, H8798 [25SE]

——— modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), H7662, H7663 [25JY]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), H8797, H8798, H8800 [25SE]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), Senate amendment, H10471 [20DE]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance, H9519 [14NO]

SSA: reissue Social Security numbers to children in cases in which the confidentiality of the number has been compromised (H.R. 1512), H3376 [17AP]

Taxation: encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), H9127, H9128, H9131 [27SE]

——— extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H10471 [20DE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9169 [28SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), H6567 [19JY]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6273 [17JY], H6476 [18JY]

——— evaluation of administration, H616 [22JA]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6476 [18JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (H.R. 5447), H3542 [25AP]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5112 [13JN]

Votes: position on missed, E777• [5JN], E997• [11JY]

Tributes

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, H3390 [17AP]

DOHERTY, DONALD P.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7906 [19DE]

DOHERTY, GLEN

Amendments

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 2315, award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, H10155 [12DE]

DOHERTY, MICHEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1601 [6DE]

DOLAN, KENNETH

Remarks in House

Pawtucket, RI: tribute to Pawtucket Police Dept., H4207 [17MY]

DOLE, BOB (a former Senator from Kansas)

Poems

‘‘It’s God’s Will,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E65 [18JA]

Remarks in House relative to

‘‘Bob Dole! Bob Dole!,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E989 [10JY]

Congressional Gold Medal: recipient, H416 [17JA], E65 [18JA]

Tribute, E989 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Congressional Gold Medal: recipient, S247 [17JA]

DOLLAGA, LEONARD C.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2546 [8MY]

DOLLAGA, LEONARD C. (BUTCH)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E859 [19JN]

DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program: tribute, E225 [27FE]

DOLORES COUNTY, CO

Remarks in House

Forest Service: convey a site in Dolores County, CO, to be used as a fire station, H4173 [17MY]

——— convey a site in Dolores County, CO, to be used as a fire station (H.R. 4609), H3321, H3322 [16AP]

Reports filed

Fowler and Boskoff Peaks Designation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2768), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2768) (S. Rept. 115–321), S5618 [15AU]

West Fork Fire Station Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4609), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4609) (S. Rept. 115–316), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4609) (H. Rept. 115–624), H3063 [9AP]

Texts of

H.R. 4609, West Fork Fire Station Act, H3321 [16AP]

DOMBROSKI, JOHN E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1067 [25JY]

DOMENICO, DANIEL D.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on Judiciary (Senate), S1164 [15FE]

DOMESTIC EXPLOSIVES DETECTION CANINE CAPACITY BUILDING ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4577), H32–H34 [9JA], E41 [12JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4577) (H. Rept. 115–488), H81 [9JA]

Texts of

H.R. 4577, provisions, H32 [9JA]

DOMESTIC OFFSHORE ENERGY REINVESTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6771), H8169 [12SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6771) (H. Rept. 115–1083), H10335 [19DE]

DOMESTIC POLICY related term(s) Economy

Addresses

Gun control: Matt Post (excerpt), H1735 [21MR]

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6076, H6082, H6086, H6087, H6088, H6089, H6090, H6092, H6093, H6094, H6095 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6062 [11JY]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6187, H6188 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6057 [11JY]

Articles and editorials

Don’t Hurt Fisheries With Dangerous Legislation, H6086 [11JY]

How To End Senate’s Astonishing Dysfunction, S453 [23JA]

It’s on Republicans To Stop a Shutdown, S121 [10JA]

Opioid Crisis Foretold, H5111 [13JN]

Separating Families at the Border Will Multiply Child Trauma, S1156 [15FE]

Trump’s Tariff Folly, S1334 [5MR]

Watergate Babies—What the Congressional Class of 1974 Can Teach Us About Political Change, E1654 [12DE]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 5572), H3441 [18AP]

Buy American Act: amend relative to certain waivers and domestic content percentage requirements and provide greater transparency regarding exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4812), H477 [17JA]

——— standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

——— recognize contributions of, and increase Federal investment in, public schools and disapprove expanding use of Federal funds to subsidize private school expenses (see H. Con. Res. 114), H1542 [13MR]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (see H. Res. 965), H5748 [26JN]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

National security: enact certain existing laws relative to domestic security and make technical amendments to improve the U.S. Code (see H.R. 6063), H5021 [8JN]

Essays

State of the Union: Alaura Rich, S576 [30JA]

——— Bailey Blow, S605 [5FE]

——— Burlington, VT, School District Senior, S650 [6FE]

——— Duncan McGrade, S607 [5FE]

——— Elizabeth Toensing, S649 [6FE]

——— Ella Whitman, S649 [6FE]

——— Ethan Schmitt, S649 [6FE]

——— Hope Petraro, S648 [6FE]

——— Jackson Noel, S648 [6FE]

——— Jake McNeil, S607 [5FE]

——— Kaitlinn Little, S607 [5FE]

——— Lillian Cazayoux, S606 [5FE]

——— Lily Miner, S608 [5FE]

——— Maisie Newbury, S648 [6FE]

——— Marjorie (Maggie) Parker, S575 [30JA]

——— Mason Castle, S606 [5FE]

——— Oliver Minshall, S576 [30JA]

——— Paige Greenia, S607 [5FE]

——— Vijayata Dahal, S606 [5FE]

——— Zoe Prue, S649 [6FE]

Factsheets

Tax Relief Pays American Workers: Senator Inhofe, S129 [10JA]

Letters

Allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S1910 [22MR]

——— several organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Early childhood education programs funding: Council for a Strong America, S120 [10JA]

Foreign diplomacy and development programs funding: several former military leaders, S121 [10JA]

National policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures: Senator Alexander, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7393 [11DE]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Christopher Brown, Seafood Harvesters of America (organization), H6085 [11JY]

——— Eric Brazer, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance, H6084 [11JY]

——— Glen Brooks, Gulf Fishermen’s Association, H6084 [11JY]

——— several fishing industry organizations, H6085 [11JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Feeding America (organization), H9105 [27SE]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Juanita D. Duggan, National Federation of Independent Business, H6180 [13JY]

——— Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6180 [13JY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6180, H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— several State and local government organizations, H6180 [13JY]

Lists

Companies increasing compensation as result of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, S129 [10JA]

Letters of support for H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076 [11JY]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: President Trump, S872 [12FE], H1103 [13FE]

Motions

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6097 [11JY]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6189 [13JY]

Press releases

Report—Individual Insurance Premiums Next Year 40% Lower Under Alexander-Murray, Collins-Nelson Than if Congress Doesn’t Act: Senator Collins, S1752 [15MR]

Proposals

Action Plan for Reliable and Low Cost Electricity in America and To Assist in the Survival of Our Country’s Coal Industry: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S2093 [12AP]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: make rescissions in non-defense discretionary spending, H3223–H3230 [13AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, H906 [7FE], H1106 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H1182, H1207–H1210 [15FE], H1321 [27FE], H1546 [14MR], H1659 [19MR], H3223–H3230 [13AP], H3914 [10MY]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, H621 [22JA], H792 [6FE]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives for corporations to hold accumulated earnings offshore, invest in domestic infrastructure, and provide international tax reform (H.R. 1670), H7816 [4SE]

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (H.R. 5137), H1496 [8MR]

Congressional Black Caucus: accomplishments, H14 [8JA]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H572 [19JA], H607 [21JA], H1379 [6MR], H7148 [24JY], H7830 [5SE], H8176, H8179 [13SE], H9514 [14NO], H10034 [11DE], E1335 [28SE]

Dept. of HUD: proposed changes to public housing assistance programs, H3769 [7MY]

Economy: impact of government policies on unequal distribution of wealth and income, H767–H774 [5FE], E144 [6FE], E151 [7FE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3131–H3137 [11AP], H4682–H4688 [23MY]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H3496, H3497 [24AP], H3586 [26AP]

——— revitalize the middle class, H1172–H1174 [14FE], H6563 [19JY]

——— status, H7167 [25JY], H8164–H8168 [12SE]

Education: importance of apprenticeship programs and vocational schools, E717 [23MY]

——— importance of public education, E285 [8MR]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, H3067 [10AP], H9753 [30NO]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H399–H401 [16JA], H3498 [24AP], H7146–H7148 [24JY]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve social programs, H892 [6FE]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6051, H6069–H6098 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6057–H6064 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), motion to recommit, H6097 [11JY]

——— stock assessments funding, H6060 [11JY]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H30 [9JA], H456 [17JA], H497 [18JA], H585, H586, H587 [20JA], H605 [21JA], H613, H622 [22JA], H9746, H9755 [30NO], H10092 [11DE], H10114 [12DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10475 [20DE], H10590 [22DE], E98 [25JA]

Government regulations: establish a sunset on additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates if certain economic growth rates are not attained, H6188, H6189 [13JY]

——— exclude independent agencies from additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates, H6187 [13JY]

——— exempt from additional safeguards any mandate that protects children from sexual predators, prevents domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault, or requires a background check for school and other employees, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6179–H6191 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053–H6057 [11JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), motion to recommit, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

——— require online posting of any consultation with or comments by any non-Federal party during the development of regulatory proposals with unfunded mandates, H6188 [13JY]

Gutierrez, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9693 [29NO]

Health: importance of Patient’s Bill of Rights, E1659 [12DE]

——— national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H7815 [4SE], H10093–H10095 [11DE]

——— national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 676), H1450 [7MR], H3691, H3692–H3695 [26AP], H7098 [24JY], H10341–H10343 [20DE]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H688 [30JA], H1556 [14MR], H3846 [9MY], H6471 [18JY], H6566, H6568 [19JY]

Immigration: economic impact of illegal immigration, H1130 [14FE]

——— historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]

——— opposition to amnesty for illegal aliens, H4239 [18MY], H5497–H5502 [21JN]

——— reform, H5583–H5585 [25JN]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (H. Con. Res. 63), H4789, H4790 [6JN]

Law enforcement: criminal justice reform, H5639 [25JN]

Medicare: establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]

Minnesota: response to President Trump’s budget proposal, E304 [13MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: anniversary, H1719 [20MR], H1758 [22MR]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1703 [20MR], H1732 [21MR], H3689 [26AP], H3766 [7MY], H3789 [8MY], H4985 [8JN], H5636 [25JN], H7091 [24JY], H7654, H7656 [25JY], H9755 [30NO], H10037 [11DE], H10105 [12DE], E941 [28JN], E1109 [31JY]

——— open enrollment, H22 [9JA], H9508 [13NO]

Pharmaceuticals: reform the pharmaceutical industry, H3988 [16MY]

Political parties: effect of political party objectives, H3586 [26AP]

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: support efforts to address issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy and militarism, H5188–H5195 [14JN]

Power resources: achieve domestic energy independence, H1345 [5MR]

Public lands: reform land management policies, H10424 [20DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H606 [21JA], H615, H622 [22JA], H723 [30JA], H3355 [17AP], H3400 [18AP], H3691 [26AP], H6637–H6639 [23JY], H7145 [24JY], H7171 [25JY], H7711–H7713 [26JY]

——— wildlife management policies, H5701 [26JN]

Social Security Act: anniversary, E1158 [17AU]

Supreme Court: authorize Speaker Ryan to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House in the matter of U.S. v. Texas relative to use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, E412 [10AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H8 [8JA], H22, H72–H75 [9JA], H85, H93, H94, H128, H129 [10JA], H399–H401 [16JA], H422, H457, H469–H471 [17JA], H539 [18JA], H585 [20JA], H656, H671 [29JA], H684, H688, H689 [30JA], H1272, H1329 [27FE], H1355 [5MR], H1422, H1425–H1431 [6MR], H1449 [7MR], H1616 [15MR], H1684–H1688 [19MR], H1702 [20MR], H3230 [13AP], H3331 [16AP], H3351, H3352, H3353, H3367 [17AP], H3436 [18AP], H3497–H3501 [24AP], H3581 [26AP], H3710 [27AP], H3768, H3770 [7MY], H3839, H3841, H3842 [9MY], H3915 [10MY], H3960–H3962 [15MY], H3990 [16MY], H4742, H4763–H4768 [5JN], H4780 [6JN], H4858 [7JN], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5029, H5083–H5088 [12JN], H5278 [19JN], H5347, H5348 [20JN], H5510, H5576 [22JN], H5642–H5646 [25JN], H5655 [26JN], H5756, H5757 [27JN], H6047 [11JY], H6163 [12JY], H6245 [16JY], H6273 [17JY], H6474, H6554 [18JY], H6577, H6585 [19JY], H6634 [23JY], H7171, H7648, H7649 [25JY], H7814 [4SE], H7829 [5SE], H8164–H8168 [12SE], H8178 [13SE], H9094, H9103–H9111, H9114 [27SE], H9745 [30NO], E231 [27FE], E1084 [26JY]

——— impact on budget deficit, H3383 [17AP]

Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, H30 [9JA], H86, H93 [10JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H585 [20JA], H616 [22JA], H686 [30JA], H1135 [14FE], H1617 [15MR], H3753 [7MY], H4698 [24MY], H5821 [28JN], H6119 [12JY], H7089 [24JY], H7159, H7166 [25JY], H7827 [5SE], H7879, H7901 [6SE], H10109 [12DE], H10501, H10506 [20DE], E128 [2FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to disaster response, H8173 [13SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to family values, H5635–H5642 [25JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, H5249 [19JN], H6050, H6052 [11JY], H6164 [12JY], H6565 [19JY], H7091, H7101, H7102 [24JY], H7656 [25JY], H8120 [12SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, H767–H774 [5FE], H1364 [5MR], E151 [7FE], E280 [8MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to inalienable rights, H6049 [11JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to rural communities, H163 [11JA], H493 [18JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, H687 [30JA], H3204 [12AP], H4855 [7JN], H8896 [26SE], H9695 [29NO]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, H9660–H9663 [27NO]

——— State of the Union Message, H684, H686 [30JA]

Unemployment: rates, H3915, H3916 [10MY]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: allocation of funds, S855, S856 [12FE], S891 [13FE], S1705 [14MR], S2659 [15MY], S7417 [11DE]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S120 [10JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA], S453 [23JA], S558 [30JA]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S1995 [9AP], S2978–S2981 [5JN], S6949 [14NO]

Drugs: impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, S39–S42 [4JA]

Economy: address low labor force participation rates by increasing efforts to provide skills training, reduce dependency on Federal aid programs, integrate previously incarcerated individuals into workforce, and address opioid crisis, S2571–S2574 [9MY]

——— enforce antitrust regulations, S2854–S2856 [23MY]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4396–S4398 [26JN]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S3004 [6JN]

——— status, S5394 [26JY], S5706 [20AU], S5745 [21AU], S5886 [23AU], S6116 [12SE], S6210 [18SE]

Education: increase public school teacher compensation and investment in public education, S2806 [22MY]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, S5227 [24JY]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S119 [10JA], S338, S352–S354 [19JA], S445, S452 [23JA], S7458, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738, S7754 [18DE], S7827 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005–S8007, S8009–S8011, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE]

Hatch, Senator: legislative priorities, S156 [11JA]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S3001 [6JN], S3865 [13JN], S7391–S7393 [11DE]

——— promote health care in rural communities, S2812–S2814 [22MY]

Immigration: Diversity Visa Program, S261 [17JA]

——— reform, S3976–S3978 [18JN], S7205–S7207 [29NO]

Insurance: allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exchanges, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies, S1751–S1753 [15MR], S1905–S1913, S1918, S1919, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY], S3284 [7JN], S3891, S3892 [13JN], S3962 [18JN], S5409 [26JY], S6767 [10OC], S7889 [19DE]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6690 [5OC]

——— establish a public health plan (S. 1970), S3891 [13JN]

NASA: anniversary, S7376 [10DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S31 [4JA], S2506 [7MY], S2543–S2545 [8MY], S3397 [11JN], S3874 [13JN], S4388 [26JN], S5099 [19JY], S5251–S5258 [24JY], S5404, S5416 [26JY], S5485, S5487 [31JY], S5998 [28AU], S7167–S7169 [28NO], S7643 [17DE], S7888, S7890 [19DE]

——— impact of Medicaid expansion, S3890 [13JN]

——— provide for stabilization in the individual health insurance market, S435 [22JA]

——— repeal the individual health insurance mandate, S220 [17JA]

Public lands: reform land management policies, S7891, S7900–S7904 [19DE]

——— reform land management policies, unanimous-consent request, S7899, S7900 [19DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S2570, S2571 [9MY], S2811 [22MY], S2953 [4JN], S2975 [5JN], S5227 [24JY], S5316 [25JY]

Senate: legislative priorities, S3, S10 [3JA], S82 [9JA], S114–S116 [10JA], S276 [18JA], S362 [20JA], S446 [23JA], S507, S508, S512–S514 [25JA], S530, S544 [29JA], S571 [30JA], S1569, S1573 [8MR], S1773 [19MR], S4466 [27JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S81, S84, S100 [9JA], S113, S122–S124, S128 [10JA], S143, S157–S159 [11JA], S173 [16JA], S213, S230, S234, S236 [17JA], S265 [18JA], S1224, S1229 [27FE], S1261, S1262, S1267, S1271 [28FE], S1325, S1328–S1330 [5MR], S1344, S1346, S1349, S1400 [6MR], S1406, S1407 [7MR], S1530–S1533 [8MR], S1618 [12MR], S1645 [13MR], S1696, S1716, S1717 [14MR], S1742 [15MR], S1773 [19MR], S1858 [21MR], S1886 [22MR], S1994 [9AP], S2021 [10AP], S2048, S2060, S2063–S2066 [11AP], S2085, S2087 [12AP], S2132 [16AP], S2191, S2193, S2195, S2196, S2198, S2199, S2207–S2214 [17AP], S2228, S2242 [18AP], S2290 [19AP], S2334 [23AP], S2360, S2372 [24AP], S2418 [25AP], S2505, S2507 [7MY], S2533 [8MY], S2560, S2570, S2571, S2587 [9MY], S2599 [10MY], S2658, S2672 [15MY], S2689 [16MY], S2736 [17MY], S2823 [22MY], S2890, S2919 [24MY], S3013–S3016 [6JN], S3289 [7JN], S3395 [11JN], S3730, S3745 [12JN], S3864, S3877 [13JN], S3930 [14JN], S4012, S4017 [19JN], S4254, S4256, S4259, S4263–S4265, S4276 [20JN], S4313, S4315–S4318 [21JN], S4354, S4365 [25JN], S4380, S4381 [26JN], S4460, S4468, S4489–S4491 [27JN], S4690 [28JN], S4882 [11JY], S4960, S4963 [16JY], S4974 [17JY], S5027, S5050–S5052 [18JY], S5080 [19JY], S5227 [24JY], S5403 [26JY], S5464, S5465, S5467 [31JY], S5528 [1AU], S5614 [15AU], S5672, S5679, S5686 [16AU], S5734 [21AU], S5791 [22AU], S5962 [28AU], S6122–S6124 [12SE], S6273 [24SE], S6284, S6290 [25SE], S6418 [2OC], S6736, S6758 [10OC], S6778, S6807 [11OC], S7474 [12DE], S7885 [19DE]

——— impact on budget deficit, S1995 [9AP], S2741 [17MY]

Taxation: reduce tax deduction threshold for amounts paid for medical expenses, S6966 [14NO]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), S837 [8FE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S16 [3JA], S31, S36 [4JA], S49, S75 [8JA], S342 [19JA], S374 [20JA], S6966 [14NO]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S2658 [15MY], S3274, S3275 [7JN], S5014 [17JY], S5749 [21AU], S5792 [22AU], S6040 [5SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to comments on law enforcement agencies and personnel, S2565–S2567 [9MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, S458, S461–S462 [23JA], S482–S485 [24JA], S2450 [26AP], S2561–S2563 [9MY], S2867 [23MY], S2956 [4JN], S3001 [6JN], S3887–S3892 [13JN], S4013 [19JN], S4830 [9JY], S5082, S5099 [19JY], S5251–S5257 [24JY], S5397, S5405, S5406, S5409, S5416 [26JY], S5485, S5486, S5488–S5491 [31JY], S5532 [1AU], S5737 [21AU], S5812 [22AU], S5880–S5882 [23AU], S6708–S6710 [9OC], S6738, S6756, S6757 [10OC], S6779 [11OC], S7168–S7169 [28NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, S6808 [11OC]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, S7125 [27NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR], S4485, S4486 [27JN]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S1669, S1671, S1674–S1684 [13MR], S1832 [20MR], S6130 [12SE], S6210 [18SE], S6707 [9OC], S6788 [11OC], S7108 [27NO], S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7208 [29NO], S7338 [6DE], S7418–S7421 [11DE], S7879–S7881 [19DE]

——— evaluation of coal industry policies, S7324 [6DE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S125 [10JA]

Unemployment: rates, S2571 [9MY]

Vermont: tribute to State of the Union essay contest finalists, S605 [5FE], S648 [6FE]

——— tribute to State of the Union essay contest winners, S575 [30JA]

Reports

Proposal To Lower ACA Premiums by More Than 40% and Cover 3.2 Million More: Tammy Tomczyk and Kurt Giesa, Oliver Wyman (organization), S1752 [15MR], S1912 [22MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 965) (H. Rept. 115–786), H5748 [26JN]

Employer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4616) (H. Rept. 115–906), H7775 [28AU]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 115–758), H5283 [19JN]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 50) (S. Rept. 115–447), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 50) (H. Rept. 115–798), H5980 [29JN]

Statements

Congress Must Act Now To Prevent Premium Spikes and Coverage Losses for Millions of Americans, Say 20 Patient and Consumer Groups: Several Patient and Consumer Organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Summaries

Allow States To Establish Reinsurance Programs, Give States Flexibility To Provide Affordable Health Insurance Options Outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Exchanges, and Continue Cost-Sharing Premium Subsidies, S1912 [22MR]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Brock McIntosh, H5189 [14JN]

——— Deanna Butler, H5194 [14JN]

——— Latifah Trezvant, H5194 [14JN]

——— Liz Betty-Owens, H5195 [14JN]

——— Mary Love, H5194 [14JN]

——— Mashyla Buckmaster, H5194 [14JN]

——— Paul Boden, H5190 [14JN]

——— Sarah Monroe, H5189 [14JN]

President Trump’s Budget Proposal: Eric Hallstrom, E304–E306 [13MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 965, consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6057 [11JY]

H. Res. 985, consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act and H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6053 [11JY]

H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H6185–H6187 [13JY]

H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076–H6082 [11JY]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE see Families and Domestic Relations

DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Volunteer workers: repeal authority to establish certain volunteer programs (see H.R. 5931), H4692 [23MY]

DOMINGO, MALIA

Remarks in House

Florida Dept. of Education: outstanding school volunteer honoree, H3156 [12AP]

DOMINICAN AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Dominican Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 754), H1334 [27FE]

New York, NY: support renaming of Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood to Quisqueya Heights to recognize Dominican community and oppose gentrification and rebranding of such neighborhoods as Wahi (see H. Res. 1042), H7751 [10AU]

Remarks in House

Dominican Republic: tribute to American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic, H3764 [7MY]

DOMINICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 754), H1334 [27FE]

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Bills and resolutions

Dominican Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 754), H1334 [27FE]

New York, NY: support renaming of Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood to Quisqueya Heights to recognize Dominican community and oppose gentrification and rebranding of such neighborhoods as Wahi (see H. Res. 1042), H7751 [10AU]

Remarks in House

American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic: tribute, H3764 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S4720 [28JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Robin S. Bernstein To Be Ambassador to Dominican Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4402 [26JN]

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, NM

Reports filed

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 441), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 441) (S. Rept. 115–427), S7431 [11DE]

DONAHUE, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E717 [23MY]

DONAHUE, EDWARD (BUD)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E885 [21JN]

DONAHUE, IAN

Remarks in House

U.S. Naval Academy: appointee, E391 [5AP]

DONAHUE, PATRICIA FARRELL

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Achievement Award recipients, E1545 [20NO]

DONALDSON, FLOYD

Remarks in House

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc., Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees and officers, E7 [8JA]

DONALDSON, JEAN B., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, E561 [27AP]

DONALDSON, TERI L.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: nomination to be Inspector General, S8054 [2JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Dept. of Energy Inspector General: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S5267 [24JY]

DONATE EXTRA MONEY AGAINST NATIONAL DEBT (DEMAND) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5067), H3456 [24AP]

DONLON, ROGER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1032 [18JY]

DONNARUMMA, ELLEN

Letters

First Step Act, H10401 [20DE]

DONNELLAN, GERALD T.

Bills and resolutions

Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 7108), H9460 [30OC]

DONNELLY, JOE (a Senator from Indiana)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4419, S4447 [26JN], S4644, S4654 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3364, S3370, S3371, S3372 [7JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5697 [16AU], S5720 [20AU], S5777, S5779 [21AU], S5902, S5903 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5277, S5301 [24JY], S5380 [25JY], S5461 [30JY], S5503 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1446, S1494, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1610, S1614 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4041 [19JN], S4265, S4282 [20JN], S4335, S4345 [21JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560, S5589 [1AU]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 4851), S1956 [22MR]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S6059 [6SE]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see S. 1084), S5518 [31JY]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S4036 [19JN]

Coast Guard: prescribe requirements to improve safety of amphibious passenger vessels by providing reserve buoyancy to ensure such vessels stay afloat in the event of flooding (see S. 3301), S5585 [1AU]

Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 396), S841 [8FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Credit: modify mortgage disclosure requirements (see S. 2490), S4917 [11JY]

——— prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see S. 1143), S6224 [18SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: streamline application processes and reduce administrative burden for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see S. 2085), S1845 [20MR]

——— update Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program (see S. 3103), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1846 [20MR]

——— intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (see S. Res. 61), S969 [14FE]

Dept. of Education: reauthorize foreign language and international education programs at colleges and universities (see S. 2255), S110 [9JA]

Dept. of HHS: designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (see S. 783), S5004 [17JY]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S1287 [28FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 693), S7432 [11DE]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare (see S. 3008), S3035 [6JN]

Dept. of HUD: improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see S. 3492), S6542 [4OC]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1791 [19MR]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S6225 [18SE]

Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S4282 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see S. 422), S5004 [17JY]

——— conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see S. 2796), S4344 [21JN]

——— establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2835 [22MY]

——— protect veterans from predatory home lending (see S. 2304), S168 [11JA]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S2793 [21MY]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S6304 [25SE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S6143 [12SE]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (see S. 2461), S1243 [27FE]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

FDA: extend market exclusivity periods for drugs approved to prevent, diagnose, or treat a rare disease or condition (see S. 1509), S5518 [31JY]

——— provide for accelerated approval of non-opioid or non-addictive pain medications and treatments for substance use disorders (see S. 2669), S2141 [16AP]

——— require guidance on consideration of claims of opioid sparing and on conditions under which to consider misuse and abuse of drugs in making certain determinations for safety (see S. 2665), S2120 [12AP]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee (see S. 1854), S3036 [6JN]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1379 [6MR]

Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport (see S. 3402), S5991 [28AU]

Franklin, Aretha L.: tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2970 [4JN]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3983 [18JN]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S3602 [11JN]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2303), S2342 [23AP]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6771 [10OC]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see S. 2332), S467 [23JA]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 569), S5932 [23AU]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see S. 3375), S5931 [23AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see S. Con. Res. 6), S1846 [20MR]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see S. 2553), S4369 [25JN]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Motor vehicles: establish electric vehicle weight limitations (see S. 2153), S5693 [16AU]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S6305 [25SE]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 657), S6356 [27SE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 681), S6816 [11OC]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6059 [6SE]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (see S. 2432), S1164 [15FE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S5932 [23AU]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]

National Suicide Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 636), S6224 [18SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]

Nonprofit organizations: clarify that organizations can accept donated mortgage appraisals (see S. 639), S1578 [8MR]

Older Americans Month: designate (see S. Res. 517), S2793 [21MY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S5424 [26JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6439 [2OC]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (see S. 1633), S2992 [5JN]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S2836 [22MY]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

SBA: expand participation in the Microloan Program (see S. 526), S500 [24JA]

SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see S. 2324), S441 [22JA]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 703), S7052 [15NO]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5267 [24JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S6144 [12SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: modernize funding of wildlife conservation (see S. 1613), S1579 [8MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S5583 [1AU]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S4036 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 382), S521 [25JA]

Corps of Engineers: permanently extend authority to accept and expend funds from certain entities to process permits for certain infrastructure projects (see S. 2585), S1875 [21MR]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see S. 2524), S1578 [8MR]

Dept. of Justice: authorize use of Innovations in Community Based Crime Reduction Program resources by local law enforcement and communities to address persistent or historical crime (see S. 2590), S1947 [22MR]

Dept. of Labor: make trade adjustment assistance available to workers whose jobs are eliminated through automation (see S. 2982), S2924 [24MY]

Indiana University: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 494), S2485 [26AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: track and review federally funded drug demand reduction activities (see S. 3380), S5932 [23AU]

SEC: establish Senior Investor Taskforce (see S. 3323), S5582 [1AU]

Taxation: provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers (see S. 3600), S6816 [11OC]

Transportation: ensure each State receives a fair percentage of total Federal highway funding (see S. 2403), S840 [8FE]

University of Notre Dame: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 493), S2485 [26AP]

Cloture motions

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

Privilege of the floor

Galer, John, S6254 [18SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, S333 [19JA]

CDC: childhood lead exposure reduction efforts funding, S5801 [22AU]

——— investigation of potential cancer clusters funding, S5801 [22AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: Essential Community Facilities Program funding, S4484 [27JN]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, S4484 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4483 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3898 [13JN]

——— implement online computerized assessment to detect behaviors indicating suicide risk and other mental health conditions for Armed Forces members, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5801 [22AU]

Dept. of Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers, S2763 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees, S6471 [3OC]

——— designate certain substance use disorder treatment facilities as eligible for National Health Service Corps service (S. 1453), S93 [9JA]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (S. 1899), S92 [9JA]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare, S6470 [3OC]

Dept. of Justice: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding, S2763 [17MY]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership, S2763 [17MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (S. 2147), S183 [16JA], S2667, S2668, S2669, S2670, S2671, S2672 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: evaluate mental health care and suicide prevention programs and require a loan repayment pilot program for psychiatrists, S6214 [18SE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot program to assess feasibility and advisability of expanding use of physician assistants specializing in psychiatric medicine, S6214 [18SE]

——— designate certain non-departmental mental health care providers as providers who have particular knowledge of provision of mental health care to Armed Forces members and veterans, S6214 [18SE]

——— improve provision of mental health care to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, S6214 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5801 [22AU]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), S1982 [22MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6470 [3OC]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1358 [6MR]

EPA: reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]

FCC: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (H.R. 2345), S6214 [18SE]

FDA: provide for accelerated approval of non-opioid or non-addictive pain medications and treatments for substance use disorders, S6470 [3OC]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, S3898 [13JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S333 [19JA]

Indiana: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2762 [17MY]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S2666 [15MY]

Law enforcement officers: provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers (S. 867), S2763 [17MY], S6214 [18SE]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), S2666 [15MY]

Memorial Day: observance, S2894 [24MY]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (S. 1105), S2667 [15MY]

National Police Week: observance, S2762–S2764 [17MY]

National Suicide Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 636), S6213 [18SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: funding, S333 [19JA]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7406–S7409 [11DE], S7740 [18DE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S. 1827), S92 [9JA]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices, S92 [9JA]

Turkey: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, S3898 [13JN]

Veterans: protect veterans’ credit ratings by delaying inclusion of medical debt from services received through Veterans Choice Program and other VA programs from reports to credit reporting agencies, S1359 [6MR]

Votes: position on missed, S2614• [10MY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate: tribute to departing Senators, S8013 [21DE]

Tribute, S7409–S7410, S7424 [11DE], S7570 [13DE], S7739, S7741 [18DE], S7855, S7915 [19DE], S7981 [20DE]

Tributes

Cullen, Clayton, S2894 [24MY]

Cullen, Clayton R., S1283 [28FE]

Holt, Jeffrey, S2828• [22MY]

Patel, Janak K. (Hodge), S7384 [10DE]

Pickett, Jacob, S2010 [9AP]

Scheidhauer, Gregory A., S7581 [13DE]

Seaman, Jason, S4840 [9JY]

Tinsley, David, S6910 [13NO]

DONNELLY, WILLIAM J., IV

Remarks in House

Tribute, E159 [7FE], E178 [13FE]

DONOVAN, DANIEL M., JR. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4568 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H738 [2FE]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building, Brentwood, NY: designate (see H.R. 5412), H3049 [26MR]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H133 [10JA]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Coastal zones: require research in coastal sustainability and resilience to ensure continued Federal implementation and advancement of coastal resiliency efforts (see H.R. 6288), H6465 [17JY]

Crime: call for States to pass sexual assault kit reform legislation (see H. Res. 909), H4583 [22MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H4210 [17MY]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H9449 [26OC]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H5094 [12JN]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H3095 [10AP]

Dept. of Energy: provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5197), H4981 [7JN]

——— direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H7751 [10AU]

——— provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 5900), H4778 [5JN]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H5022 [8JN]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H6465 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize cyber incident response teams (see H.R. 5074), H1220 [20FE]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see H.R. 6400), H6463 [17JY]

——— develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]

——— establish a continuous diagnostics and mitigation program (see H.R. 6443), H6651 [23JY]

——— establish Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (see H.R. 6439), H6587 [19JY]

——— implement certain requirements for information relative to supply chain risk (see H.R. 6430), H7689 [25JY]

——— prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (see H.R. 5869), H4209 [17MY]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (see H.R. 4403), H903 [6FE]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1503 [8MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1544 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (see H.R. 4221), H678 [29JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish grant program to support creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity (see H.R. 6791), H8170 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7921 [6SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H5581 [22JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H738 [2FE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H4981 [7JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H1227 [23FE]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H584 [19JA]

——— expand eligibility for, and benefits under, the family caregiver assistance program and enhance compensation for uniformed services members requiring assistance in everyday life (see H.R. 1472), H1373 [5MR]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H1213 [15FE]

——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 103), H1442 [6MR]

DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H3507 [24AP]

Drugs: require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H9152 [27SE]

——— stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H170 [11JA]

Employment: clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment age discrimination and retaliation claims (see H.R. 2650), H7156 [24JY]

FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 911), H1507 [9MR]

——— require air carriers to disclose date and location of most recent aircraft maintenance (see H.R. 6028), H4979 [7JN]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6465 [17JY]

FCC: repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (see H.R. 5085), H3056 [2AP]

Federal employees: ensure that 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 6275), H6175 [12JY]

——— permit disabled law enforcement, intelligence, and other safety and security officers and employees to receive the same retirement benefits as if they had not been disabled (see H.R. 3303), H3979 [15MY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6445), H6587 [19JY]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H8886 [25SE]

FEMA: exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from mandatory purchase requirement under National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5618), H6175 [12JY]

——— reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6651 [23JY]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1336 [27FE]

——— prohibit possession or transfer of certain firearm accessories that modify semi-automatic weapons to fire at the rate of automatic weapons (see H.R. 3999), H1267 [26FE]

——— provide States with limited authority to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm (see H.R. 4896), H731 [30JA]

Flags: require that the POW/MIA flag be displayed on all days that the flag of the U.S. is displayed on certain Federal property (see H.R. 504), H1477 [7MR]

Floods: codify standards to ensure infrastructure projects that receive Federal funding are built to withstand flood damage (see H.R. 7024), H9414 [2OC]

Foreign aid: ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H625 [22JA]

GSA: transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution (see H.R. 6407), H6463 [17JY]

Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see H.R. 3542), H1127 [13FE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H6264 [16JY]

Immigration: provide that certain naturalized individuals who are affiliated with a criminal gang are subject to revocation of citizenship (see H.R. 5065), H1508 [9MR]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H8726 [13SE]

Investments: protect the investment choices of American investors (see H.R. 2319), H1267 [26FE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H19 [8JA]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7921 [6SE]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H478 [17JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3707 [26AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

——— support security and law enforcement training and cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6998), H9405 [28SE]

Joseph Sanford Jr., Channel, NY: designate (see H.R. 6125), H9092 [26SE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9092 [26SE]

Law enforcement officers: permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities (see H.R. 2561), H170 [11JA]

Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY: designate (see H.R. 7293), H10209 [13DE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H1506 [9MR]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 6060), H9471 [9NO]

Maurice D. Hinchey Post Office Building, Saugerties, NY: designate (see H.R. 4722), H405 [16JA]

Medicare: permit occupational therapists to conduct initial assessment visits under a home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (see H.R. 6225), H5987 [3JY]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 807), H18 [8JA]

Members of Congress: suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1789), H583 [19JA]

Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 1130), H9443 [23OC]

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4638), H3211 [12AP]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3316 [13AP]

National Lyme Disease Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 887), H4739 [1JN]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H6112 [11JY]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 4306), H7748 [7AU]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H4730 [24MY]

Pensions: authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design (see H.R. 4997), H2043 [22MR]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H6651 [23JY]

——— provide that care packages mailed to an Armed Forces member by any family member shall be carried at no cost (see H.R. 3456), H3835 [8MY]

Public buildings: reduce costs of Federal real estate and improve building security (see H.R. 6194), H7756 [17AU]

Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY: designate (see H.R. 6930), H9149 [27SE]

SBA: establish pilot program for certifying that a small business concern is owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 6514), H7686 [25JY]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building, Dansville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5395), H2041 [22MR]

Staub, Daniel J. (Rusty): tribute (see H. Res. 874), H3782 [7MY]

Taxation: clarify treatment of State and local real property taxes paid in 2017 and assessed for 2018 (see H.R. 4803), H403 [16JA]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H5094 [12JN]

——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (see H.R. 6392), H6465 [17JY]

——— restore tax exemption for advance refunding bonds (see H.R. 5003), H6650 [23JY]

U.N.: disapprove U.N. General Assembly resolution on U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel (see H. Res. 671), H18 [8JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H170 [11JA]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H4210 [17MY]

——— provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 506), H82 [9JA]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: provide penalty enhancements for committing certain offenses while in disguise (see H.R. 6054), H5020 [8JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (see H.R. 6198), H5580 [22JN] (see H.R. 7213), H9763 [3DE]

——— establish National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (see H.R. 4991), H1074 [8FE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (see H.R. 6197), H5580 [22JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: confiscate certain frozen assets and interest paid on certain frozen bank accounts (see H.R. 6783), H8170 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: notify qualifying veterans of a covered change of service reducing or eliminating a medical service provided at a departmental medical facility (see H.R. 6151), H5284 [19JN]

FAA: promulgate regulations to prohibit storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes (see H.R. 5315), H1651 [15MR]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (see H.R. 6666), H7750 [10AU]

Gateway National Seashore: rename portions as Senator James L. Buckley National Seashore (see H.R. 7125), H9525 [14NO]

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (see H. Res. 1055), H7941 [7SE]

Postal Service: require each post office to display the official portrait of the President and the Vice President (see H.R. 5705), H3833 [8MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Crime: provide penalty enhancements for committing certain offenses while in disguise (H.R. 6054), H5021 [8JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 6198), H5581 [22JN]

——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), H9763 [3DE]

——— establish National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (H.R. 4991), H1075 [8FE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (H.R. 5617), H3575 [25AP]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 6197), H5581 [22JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: confiscate certain frozen assets and interest paid on certain frozen bank accounts (H.R. 6783), H8171 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: notify qualifying veterans of a covered change of service reducing or eliminating a medical service provided at a departmental medical facility (H.R. 6151), H5285 [19JN]

FAA: promulgate regulations to prohibit storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes (H.R. 5315), H1653 [15MR]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (H.R. 6666), H7751 [10AU]

Gateway National Seashore: rename portions as Senator James L. Buckley National Seashore (H.R. 7125), H9526 [14NO]

Postal Service: require each post office to display the official portrait of the President and the Vice President (H.R. 5705), H3834 [8MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1509 [13MR]

Letters

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act: Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security, H8116 [12SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8116 [12SE], H9806 [10DE]

Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act: Kitty Block, Humane Society of the U.S., Sara Amundson, Human Society Legislative Fund (organization), and Teresa M. Telecky, Humane Society International, H8156 [12SE]

——— Wildlife Conservation Society, H8156 [12SE]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act: Don Erickson, Security Industry Association, H5270 [19JN]

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H5266 [19JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5267 [19JN]

——— Thomas S. Kahn, American Federation of Government Employees, H5266 [19JN]

Remarks

China: impact of increasing influence in global affairs, H544 [18JA]

Crime: prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (H.R. 4655), H5120 [13JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize expenditures to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks (H.R. 4627), H5269, H5270, H5271 [19JN]

——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 6198), H8113, H8115, H8116, H8117 [12SE]

——— establish Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (H.R. 7213), H9804, H9806 [10DE]

——— establish joint task force to integrate border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering U.S. (H.R. 5762), H5267, H5268, H5269 [19JN]

——— establish National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (H.R. 4991), H5266, H5267 [19JN]

——— provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (H.R. 1486), H38, H39 [9JA]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 6197), H8155, H8156 [12SE]

Drugs: address trafficking of illicit fentanyl and urge Mexico and China to assist in stopping such trafficking, H544 [18JA]

——— improve ability to address synthetic opioid epidemic (H.R. 1781), H544 [18JA]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (H.R. 6666), H9487 [13NO]

Guild for Exceptional Children (organization): anniversary, E337• [19MR]

Hurricanes: ensure preparedness for start of season, H4858 [7JN]

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (H. Res. 1055), H9493 [13NO]

New York, NY: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H4143 [17MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H8115 [12SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4692 [23MY], H5198 [14JN], H5646 [25JN]

Tributes

Drayer, Nathan, E45• [16JA]

Jackson, Doris, E179• [13FE]

Nadramia, Stephen, E409• [10AP]

Neube, Alex, E972• [6JY]

Niamonitakis, Steven, E411• [10AP]

Proske, Donna, E515• [24AP]

Russo, Francis, E69• [19JA]

Strange, Theodore, E1621• [10DE]

DONOVAN, MADELINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1531 [16NO]

DONOVAN, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1726 [21DE]

DOOLEY, KARI A.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6050 [6SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2320 [19AP]

DOOLEY, NICOLE

Letters

Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act, H1563 [14MR]

DOOLEY, RYAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7161 [25JY]

DOOR COUNTY, WI

Remarks in House

Escanaba (U.S.C.G.C.): anniversary of sinking, E1077 [26JY]

DORA, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1539 [16NO]

DORCHESTER, MA

Remarks in House

Brett, James T.: Eire Society of Boston, MA, Gold Medal Award recipient, E375 [26MR]

DORE, KELLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8250 [13SE]

DORJEE, TENZIN

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H3913 [10MY]

DORN, GEORGETTE MAGASSY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1344 [28SE]

DORSEY, JOCELYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6635 [23JY]

DOS SANTOS RAMÍREZ, GIOVANI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E286 [8MR]

DOS SANTOS RAMÍREZ, JONATHAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E281 [8MR]

DOSS, GLENN A., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H766 [5FE]

DOTSON, WILLIAM C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E169 [13FE]

DOTSTRY, THOMAS

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7946 [19DE]

DOTY, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H573 [19JA], H615 [22JA]

DOUD, GREGORY

Remarks in Senate

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: nomination to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator, S1762 [15MR]

DOUGHTY, TERRY A.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1307 [1MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1325 [5MR]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1293 [28FE]

DOUGLAS, BENJAMIN

Addresses

Gun Control, E706 [22MY]

DOUGLAS, JAQUELINE (WACKY JACKY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1558 [27NO]

DOUGLAS, RASUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H656 [29JA]

DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO

Remarks in House

Douglas County Fair and Rodeo: anniversary, E573 [1MY]

Smethills, Diane: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E583 [3MY]

DOUGLAS COUNTY, NV

Bills and resolutions

Public lands: promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for sensible development (see S. 3397), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6676), H7772 [24AU]

DOUGLAS COUNTY, WA

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

DOUGLASS, FREDERICK

Bills and resolutions

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (see H. Con. Res. 102), H783 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (H. Con. Res. 102), H815 [6FE]

Tribute, E188 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass (H. Con. Res. 102), S843, S844 [8FE]

Tribute, S1227 [27FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 102, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass, H815 [6FE]

DOVER AFB, DE

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased (see H.R. 5848), H4138 [16MY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased, H4568 [22MY]

——— recognize importance of Dover AFB, DE, H4676 [23MY]

DOWD, CHARLES

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5717 [20AU]

DOWD INSURANCE AGENCY INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E963 [3JY]

DOWNEY, CA

Remarks in House

Downey Symphonic Society: anniversary, E1374 [5OC]

Downey Symphony Orchestra: anniversary, E1374 [5OC]

DOWNEY, MARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1433 [6MR]

DOWNEY, MYCALE

Remarks in House

Creston, IA: Citizen of the Year award recipient, E202 [16FE]

DOWNING, DAVID M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E435 [11AP]

DOWNS, PAT

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7169 [25JY]

DOWNS, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E822 [12JN]

DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS (organization)

Remarks in House

Jenson, Susan: Bonfils Stanton Foundation Arts and Society Award recipient, E1614 [6DE]

Tribute, E1614 [6DE]

DOYLE, JAMES

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Treasury: require payment for damages and losses to James Doyle due to taking of private land by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as protected tortoise habitat, now designated Red Cliffs Desert Reserve (see S. 2531), S1578 [8MR]

DOYLE, KENNETH

Remarks in Senate

Federal employees: tribute to Federal and tribal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2716 [16MY]

DOYLE, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E650 [15MY]

DOYLE, MICHAEL F. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H9091 [26SE]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H1477 [7MR]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H3783 [7MY]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H6650 [23JY]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H6650 [23JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9436 [16OC]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H1179 [14FE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 818), H3744 [27AP]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5233), H9758 [30NO]

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3060 [5AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1178 [14FE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H9408 [28SE]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see H.R. 2976), H5581 [22JN]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 2151), H3835 [8MY]

Dept. of Energy: develop a national smart manufacturing plan and provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs (see H.R. 3240), H170 [11JA]

——— establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage (see H.R. 5610), H3574 [25AP]

——— improve process authorizing transfer of civilian nuclear commerce technology and assistance (see H.R. 6351), H6559 [18JY]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (see H.R. 1443), H404 [16JA]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a study and submit a report on barriers to accessing abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for certain Medicare enrollees (see H.R. 5582), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see H.R. 5176), H1441 [6MR]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H3783 [7MY]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H4694 [23MY]

——— require drug manufacturers to submit a transparency and justification report prior to increasing certain drug prices (see H.R. 2439), H1373 [5MR]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H9408 [28SE]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 4057), H1374 [5MR]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H9153 [27SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H7743 [3AU]

Dept. of State: certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (see H.R. 4391), H5286 [19JN]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H9408 [28SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8732 [17SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H7728 [26JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H737 [2FE]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H3060 [5AP]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 1291), H9436 [16OC]

Drugs: require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H4733 [25MY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H3931 [10MY]

FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H901 [6FE]

——— promote competition to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see H.R. 4814), H477 [17JA]

——— reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Firearms: prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1374 [5MR]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 4052), H1609 [14MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

——— restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 4342), H1653 [15MR]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H3979 [15MY]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H9415 [2OC]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H9408 [28SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5201 [14JN]

Health: award certain allergy and reversible lower airway disorders-related grants and increase preference given to States that allow trained school personnel to administer rescue medications for allergies and such disorders (see H.R. 2285), H6042 [10JY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7729 [26JY]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H6042 [10JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9439 [19OC]

Insurance: improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H7751 [10AU]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9460 [30OC]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H3887 [9MY]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H4733 [25MY]

——— exempt from certain criminal penalties the offering and use of certain pharmaceutical manufacturer copayment coupons to waive or reduce cost-sharing otherwise applied under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 6488), H7154 [24JY]

——— expand eligibility for medication therapy management programs to include certain individuals who are at risk for prescription drug abuse (see H.R. 5684), H3781 [7MY]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H7754 [14AU]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H3746 [1MY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7743 [3AU]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 242), H6650 [23JY]

Melinda ‘Mindy’ Gene Picotti Post Office, Laceyville, PA: designate (see H.R. 6606), H8728 [13SE]

Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see H.R. 4778), H405 [16JA]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1903), H1335 [27FE]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 733), H1179 [14FE]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see H. Res. 1115), H9436 [16OC]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Women’s Small Business Month: observance (see H. Res. 1134), H9511 [13NO]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H5225 [15JN]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1699 [19MR]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see H.R. 6507), H9569 [16NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3978 [15MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H6465 [17JY]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (see H.R. 3273), H5286 [19JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7772 [24AU]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H8172 [12SE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H9668 [27NO]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

——— recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1729 [20MR]

Susquehanna National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 2991), H1342 [1MR]

Taxation: allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 7086), H9443 [23OC]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels (see H.R. 1458), H1335 [27FE]

——— provide for an investment tax credit relative to production of electricity from nuclear energy (see H.R. 5732), H3885 [9MY]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7921 [6SE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1653 [15MR]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1134), H9511 [13NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4139 [16MY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 131), H3052 [29MR]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (H.J. Res. 129), consideration (see H. Res. 873), H3782 [7MY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Constitutional authority statements

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (H.J. Res. 129), H1335 [27FE]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (H.J. Res. 131), H3052 [29MR]

Remarks

Children and youth: tribute to student activists calling for action against gun violence, E452• [12AP]

Coal: promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by mining (H.R. 1731), H1484 [8MR]

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1483, H1484, H1485 [8MR]

FCC: ensure the integrity of voice communications and prevent discrimination among areas in the delivery of such communications by requiring providers to register and comply with basic quality standards (S. 96), H991, H992 [8FE]

——— reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1410 [6MR]

National Health Center Week: observance, E1162• [17AU]

NRC: establish a framework for user fees and charges to increase transparency and provide long-term certainty for nuclear powerplants and licensing process and begin a rulemaking on decommissioning, H10557 [21DE]

——— establish a framework for user fees and charges to increase transparency and provide long-term certainty for nuclear powerplants and licensing process and begin a rulemaking on decommissioning (H.R. 1320), H8792 [25SE]

——— modernize functions by establishing new transparency and accountability measures for budget and fee programs and enabling advanced nuclear reactor licensing (S. 512), H10557 [21DE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 14th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E548• [26AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9506 [13NO]

——— tribute to Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center retirees, E184• [14FE]

Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), Senate amendment, H992, H994 [8FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4282 [21MY]

Tributes

Conor, Representative, H3194 [12AP]

Coyne, Phil, E450• [12AP]

Green, Representative Gene, H10557 [21DE]

Peretic, Haley, E548• [26AP]

Scanlon, Representative, H9500 [13NO]

Wild, Representative, H9654 [27NO]

DOYLESTOWN, PA

Bills and resolutions

Poland: recognize memorials and monuments to Katyn Massacre of Polish officers as important historical reminders and commend contributions of Polish Americans to prosperity, diversity, and strength of the U.S. (see H. Res. 893), H3977 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic: tribute, H6270 [17JY]

Central Bucks Rotary Club: tribute to annual Ride for the Heroes, H4782 [6JN]

Doylestown Health Foundation: tribute, H28 [9JA]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of Connor Bednarzyk, H9139 [27SE]

Kaitlin Murphy Foundation: tribute, H6045 [11JY]

Pebble Hill Church: anniversary, H7878 [6SE]

R.J. Leonard Foundation: tribute, H8892 [26SE]

Twilight Wish Foundation: anniversary, H6045 [11JY]

DOYLESTOWN HEALTH FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, H28 [9JA]

DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H175 [16JA]

DR. SEUSS see Geisel, Theodor; Geisel,Theodor

DR. TODD GRAHAM PAIN MANAGEMENT, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY ACT see Pain Management, Treatment, and Recovery Act

DRACH, IVAN F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E969 [6JY]

Statements

Ivan Drach—Giant of Ukraine’s Independence: Robert A. McConnell, U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, E970 [6JY]

DRAKE, BENNETT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1636 [11DE]

DRAKE, COLIN G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1281 [24SE]

DRAKE, JONATHON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4399 [26JN]

DRAKE, RUSSELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H900 [6FE]

DRAKE, THELMA

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Federal Transit Administration Administrator: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2678 [15MY]

DRAKE (musical artist)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H787 [6FE]

DRAPER, TEDDY, SR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5126 [23JY]

DRAYER, NATHAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E45 [16JA]

DR-CAFTA see Treaties and Agreements

DREAM ACT

Articles and editorials

Looming Crisis in Health Care, E157 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H3578 [26AP]

——— legislative priorities, H422 [17JA], H495, H498 [18JA]

Enact (H.R. 3440), H25, H27, H30, H66, H75–H77 [9JA], H87, H92, H93, H95, H97, H99, H110, H127 [10JA], H135, H136, H162, H164 [11JA], H398 [16JA], H415, H424–H428, H456, H457–H462 [17JA], H480, H482, H491, H505–H508, H530, H531, H534, H535, H539, H540, H548–H551 [18JA], H558, H573 [19JA], H586, H598 [20JA], H607 [21JA], H612, H613, H615, H616, H617, H621, H622, H623 [22JA], H694–H696 [30JA], H766 [5FE], H825, H826, H893 [6FE], H906, H912–H965, H969–H972 [7FE], H978, H997–H1000, H1066–H1070 [8FE], H1143 [14FE], H1181, H1203 [15FE], H1249 [26FE], H1279 [27FE], H1355 [5MR], H1454–H1456 [7MR], H1496 [8MR], H1557, H1558 [14MR], H1648 [15MR], H1761–H1765, H2023 [22MR], H3106 [11AP], H3354 [17AP], H5373, H5374, H5377, H5378 [21JN], E63 [18JA], E89 [22JA], E1076 [26JY]

Enact (S. 1615), H460 [17JA], H485 [18JA]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H1556 [14MR], H3846 [9MY]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, H398 [16JA], H416, H418, H421 [17JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, H1355 [5MR], H1375, H1377 [6MR], H1446 [7MR], H5013–H5016 [8JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to race relations, H5366 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1615), S5, S11–S13 [3JA], S28, S35 [4JA], S53–S59, S62 [8JA], S91 [9JA], S114, S118–S120, S130–S135 [10JA], S144 [11JA], S173, S174 [16JA], S214, S218–S223, S256–S264 [17JA], S267, S276, S280, S282–S289, S303, S306–S308 [18JA], S315–S318, S320, S324, S331, S335–S342 [19JA], S360–S366, S368–S370, S387–S393 [20JA], S395–S400, S402–S404, S411–S412, S416–S423, S427 [21JA], S430–S433, S436 [22JA], S446–S449 [23JA], S478–S482 [24JA], S508 [25JA], S543 [29JA], S599 [5FE], S619–S624 [6FE], S694–S699 [7FE], S797 [8FE], S1326–S1328 [5MR], S1915–S1918 [22MR], S2023 [10AP], S2410 [25AP], S2869–S2871 [23MY], S4388 [26JN], S5474 [31JY]

——— unanimous-consent request, S1917 [22MR], S2870 [23MY]

Immigration: potential impact of loss of legal status for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children on U.S. economic growth, S694 [7FE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S114–S116 [10JA], S362 [20JA], S1573 [8MR]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, S174 [16JA], S218 [17JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S620–S624 [6FE], S1326–S1328 [5MR], S4025 [19JN]

DREHER, CASEY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5006 [17JY]

DREIBAND, ERIC S.

Cloture motions

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6778, S6792 [11OC]

——— nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, unanimous-consent agreement, S6790 [11OC]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

DREW, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E642 [15MY]

DREW, MS

Remarks in House

Holly Grove Baptist Church: anniversary, E374 [26MR]

DRIFTNET MODERNIZATION AND BYCATCH REDUCTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2773), S2484 [26AP]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 2773, provisions, S2487 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2773), S2487 [26AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2773) (S. Rept. 115–430), S7431 [11DE]

DRINKING WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3387), H1250 [26FE]

DRISKO, MELISSA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1612 [6DE]

DRIVE SAFER SUNDAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 699), S7051 [15NO]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 699), S7062 [15NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 699, designate, S7059 [15NO]

DROBECK, ANDREW

Remarks in House

Missoula, MT: Missoula Fire Dept., Scott Firefighter Stairclimb competition winner, E1253 [13SE]

DROEGEMEIER, KELVIN

Remarks in Senate

Office of Science and Technology Policy: nomination to be Director, S8054 [2JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Office of Science and Technology Policy Director: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S6058 [6SE]

DRUG ABUSE see Drugs

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Justice

Amendments

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5212, H5215, H5216, H5217, H5218 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Articles and editorials

Secret Story of How America Lost the Drug War With the Taliban (excerpt), H6107 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: develop national milestones to measure success in curtailing the opioid epidemic (see S. 2931), S2877 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a narcotic drug screening technology pilot program to combat illicit opioid importation (see S. 3047), S3601 [11JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit use of amounts from Asset Forfeiture Fund for DEA Domestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Program (see H.R. 4816), H477 [17JA]

——— provide grants for drug disposal sites (see H.R. 5557), H3441 [18AP]

——— require registration of tableting or encapsulating machines to assist law enforcement in identifying counterfeit pill makers (see S. 3281), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6554), H7721 [26JY]

Drugs: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (see S. 2659, 2661), S2120 [12AP]

——— amend certain regulations so that practitioners may not administer more than 3 days’ medication to a person at one time when administering narcotics in order to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms (see H.R. 5770), H3929 [10MY]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

——— clarify process for denying, revoking, or suspending a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance (see H.R. 5267), H1542 [13MR]

——— decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

——— deem drugs or other substances that act as opioid mu receptor antagonists to be in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 5298), H1651 [15MR]

——— enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse (see S. 2535), S1629 [12MR]

——— establish a national clearinghouse for all orders of controlled substances and require such orders pass through a database to identify suspicious orders and notify suppliers before orders are filled (see S. 3282), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6600), H7723 [26JY]

——— improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H552 [18JA]

——— improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (see S. 2711), S2321 [19AP]

——— improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see H.R. 6047), H4980 [7JN]

——— improve systems for identifying diversion of controlled substances (see S. 2837), S2643 [14MY]

——— include fentanyl analogues under schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 4922), H782 [5FE]

——— increase penalties for fentanyl trafficking (see S. 2481), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6057), H5020 [8JN]

——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see S. 2635), S2012 [9AP] (see H.R. 5459), H3095 [10AP]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

——— provide for delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an administering practitioner (see H.R. 5202), H1476 [7MR]

——— regulate selective androgen receptor modulators in the same manner as anabolic steroids (see S. 2742), S2391 [24AP]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (see S. 2838), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 6491), H7154 [24JY] (see H.R. 6779), H8169 [12SE]

——— restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (see S. 2493), S1338 [5MR] (see H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (see S. 2561), S1765 [15MR]

FDA: hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5782), H3935 [11MY]

Federal employees: commemorate anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees (see S. Res. 578), S5066 [18JY]

Health care facilities: allow certain community mental health centers to register as a clinic to allow telemedicine providers to prescribe controlled substances (see H.R. 5594), H3505 [24AP]

Information technology: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3209 [12AP]

Internet: make publicly available online a report on the sale of controlled substances and controlled substance analogues over the Internet (see H.R. 5021), H1177 [14FE]

Languages: provide a cash award to employees with foreign language skills (see H.R. 6210), H5648 [25JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3072), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]

States: provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see S. 2645), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5628), H3705 [26AP]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Letters

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Chatham County, GA: tribute to Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team, H3729 [27AP]

Dept. of Justice: establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate collection and disposal of prescription medications (H.R. 4199), H3825 [8MY]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H7692 [26JY]

——— authorize evidence based report analyzing current marijuana policies and their effects on communities, H6637 [23JY]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘imminent danger to the public health or safety’’ to restore authority to suspend a pharmaceutical distributor’s license under certain circumstances (H.R. 4079), E888 [21JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5001 [8JN], H5099 [13JN], H5204–H5221 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

——— define what constitutes a controlled substance analogue, clarify temporary import and distribution controls of certain synthetic drugs, and ensure Federal researchers can continue controlled substance research, H5215, H5216 [15JN]

——— improve ability to address synthetic opioid epidemic (H.R. 1781), H544 [18JA]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, H607 [21JA]

——— report on the sale of lawful and unlawful controlled substance analogues over the Internet, H5218 [15JN]

——— specify the factors used to determine whether a controlled substance analogue is intended for human consumption, H5218–H5220 [15JN]

FDA: hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (S. 2691), H3588 [26AP]

Information technology: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment, H9248 [28SE]

——— allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (H.R. 5483), H5060, H5061 [12JN], E1537 [16NO]

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: observance, H3689, H3690, H3691 [26AP]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, H68, H69 [9JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to drug trafficking policies, H6107 [11JY]

Pharmacists: develop training materials covering circumstances when a pharmacist may decline to fill a prescription due to suspicion the prescription is fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse (H.R. 4275), H5066, H5067 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HHS: develop national milestones to measure success in curtailing the opioid epidemic, S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S5049 [18JY], S5101–S5103 [19JY], S5326 [25JY], S5603–S5606 [15AU], S5746–S5748 [21AU], S6209 [18SE], S6796 [11OC], S7175–S7178 [28NO]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals, S6472 [3OC]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (S. 2659), S2105 [12AP]

——— enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse, S6174 [17SE]

——— improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment, S6164 [17SE]

——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues, S6473 [3OC]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146–S148 [11JA], S280 [18JA], S321 [19JA], S629 [6FE], S812–S815 [8FE], S887 [12FE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders, S6471 [3OC]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (S. 2838), S2680 [15MY], S3596 [11JN]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising, S3596 [11JN], S6173 [17SE]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (S. 2561), S1766 [15MR]

Federal employees: commemorate anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees (S. Res. 578), S5312 [24JY]

Law enforcement: address importation of illegal drugs, S4388 [26JN]

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: observance, S2464 [26AP]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, S16 [3JA]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3072), S6203–S6205 [18SE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (S. Res. 595), S5437, S5438 [26JY]

Reports filed

Access to Increased Drug Disposal Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2645), S4035 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Opioid Quota Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2535), S4035 [19JN]

Opportunities To Provide for Illicit Opioid Interdiction and Detection (OPIOID) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3047) (S. Rept. 115–353), S6924 [13NO]

Preventing Drug Diversion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2837), S4035 [19JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]

Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2851) (H. Rept. 115–713), H5020 [8JN]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances (SALTS) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 207), S4035 [19JN]

Using Data To Prevent Opioid Diversion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2838), S4035 [19JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5107 [13JN]

H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5212–H5215 [15JN]

H.R. 4275, Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act, H5066 [12JN]

H.R. 5483, Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act, H5060 [12JN]

S. 2535, Opioid Quota Reform Act, S1632 [12MR]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

S. Res. 578, commemorate DEA anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees, S5070 [18JY]

S. Res. 595, U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day, S5428 [26JY]

DRUG PRICE COMPETITION AND PATENT TERM RESTORATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

FDA: prevent inter partes review process for challenging patents from diminishing competition in the pharmaceutical industry and provide incentives for drug innovation (see S. 3738), S7431 [11DE] (see H.R. 7251), H10102 [11DE]

DRUGS related term(s) Crime; Pharmaceuticals

Addresses

Election Night Speech: Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont, S7907 [19DE]

Amendments

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5302 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5179, H5180, H5181, H5182, H5183 [14JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Diseases and disorders: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

Drug abuse: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6063 [6SE], S6193 [17SE], H5522, H5560, H5561, H5562, H5564, H5565, H5566 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5302 [20JN]

FTC: prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products (S. 2842), S2776 [17MY]

Government regulations: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5212, H5215, H5216, H5217, H5218 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

——— prevent regulatory oversight from disrupting ability of emergency medical personnel to administer certain controlled substances (S. 916), S2881, S2882, S2884 [23MY]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S6062 [6SE], S6179 [17SE]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), H5339, H5340, H5341 [20JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5302 [20JN]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), S6030, S6033 [4SE]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 573), S8030, S8037 [22DE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6148, S6153, S6154 [12SE]

Taxation: include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (H.R. 6199), consideration (H. Res. 1012), H7104 [24JY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Articles and editorials

4-Block Radius on the West Side Is at the Heart of Chicago’s Opioid Epidemic, H5169 [14JN]

Opioid Crisis Foretold, H5111 [13JN]

Pelosi Pulled Strings To Let Dying Dallas Lawyer Baron Try Experimental Cancer Drug, H1708 [20MR]

Secret Story of How America Lost the Drug War With the Taliban (excerpt), H6107 [11JY]

There’s Something Huge Missing From the White House’s Prison Bill, H4318 [22MY]

To Pay for Wall, Trump Would Cut Proven Border Security Measures, S83 [9JA]

U.S. Centers Force Migrant Children To Take Drugs—Lawsuit, H5441 [21JN]

U.S. Lawmakers Seek To Criminalize Doping in Global Competitions, H5187 [14JN], E830 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions

Advertising: require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H.R. 6576), H7722 [26JY] (see H. Con. Res. 146), H10511 [20DE]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Antitrust policy: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing ability of Dept. of Justice and FTC to enforce existing antitrust laws relative to biologic and biosimilar products (see H.R. 6478), H6649 [23JY]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H1651 [15MR]

Aviation: prioritize and support Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) program for flight crewmembers and Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) for flight attendants (see S. 2935), S2877 [23MY]

Bureau of Prisons: improve treatment of Federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents (see H.R. 5575), H3441 [18AP]

Business and industry: impose a fee on opioid manufacturers to fund an increase in drug addiction treatment capacity (see S. 3711), S7319 [5DE]

——— require retail sellers of opioids to verify identity of prospective purchaser and enter certain information about purchase into respective State’s prescription drug monitoring system (see H.R. 5219), H1501 [8MR]

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (see H.R. 5812), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide for systematic data collection, analysis, and epidemiological research on neonatal abstinence syndrome (see S. 2658), S2120 [12AP]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see S. 2579), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5353), H1728 [20MR]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: compel manufacturers to correct inaccurate classification data reported to Medicaid rebate program (see H.R. 5712), H3833 [8MY]

——— provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (see S. 2769), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5590), H3505 [24AP]

Central America: redirect foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras and target it to fight systemic corruption and address driving causes of illegal immigration into the U.S. (see H. Res. 1092), H9151 [27SE]

Chemicals: include fentanyl analogues under schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 4922), H782 [5FE]

Children and youth: establish a grant program to address impact of substance use-related trauma on children and youth in public schools (see S. 2754), S2440 [25AP]

Colleges and universities: designate institutions of higher education that provide research, data, and leadership on continuous manufacturing as National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (see H.R. 5568), H3441 [18AP]

Commission To Study and Establish a Fair and Humane System of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids (see S. Res. 379), S468 [23JA]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]

Courts: provide certain protections from civil liability for individuals prescribing or administering opioid overdose drugs (see S. 2981), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 4955), H902 [6FE]

Crime: clarify that using drugs to cause a person to engage in a commercial sex act constitutes coercion and using drugs to provide or obtain the labor or services of a person constitutes forced labor (see S. 2429), S967 [14FE] (see H.R. 5027), H1178 [14FE]

——— establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes, clinical treatment facilities, and laboratories (see H.R. 6878), H8884 [25SE]

——— establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities (see S. 3254), S5108 [19JY] (see H.R. 6902), H9089 [26SE]

——— prohibit awarding credit toward service of sentences for satisfactory behavior for certain drug offenses (see S. 3477), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6844), H8737 [20SE]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3209 [12AP]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (see S. 2659, 2661), S2120 [12AP]

——— amend certain regulations so that practitioners may not administer more than 3 days’ medication to a person at one time when administering narcotics in order to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms (see H.R. 5770), H3929 [10MY]

——— clarify process for denying, revoking, or suspending a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance (see H.R. 5267), H1542 [13MR]

——— commemorate anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees (see S. Res. 578), S5066 [18JY]

——— deem drugs or other substances that act as opioid mu receptor antagonists to be in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 5298), H1651 [15MR]

——— enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse (see S. 2535), S1629 [12MR]

——— establish a national clearinghouse for all orders of controlled substances and require such orders pass through a database to identify suspicious orders and notify suppliers before orders are filled (see S. 3282), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6600), H7723 [26JY]

——— improve systems for identifying diversion of controlled substances (see S. 2837), S2643 [14MY]

——— make publicly available online a report on the sale of controlled substances and controlled substance analogues over the Internet (see H.R. 5021), H1177 [14FE]

——— provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see S. 2645), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5628), H3705 [26AP]

——— regulate selective androgen receptor modulators in the same manner as anabolic steroids (see S. 2742), S2391 [24AP]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (see S. 2838), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 6491), H7154 [24JY] (see H.R. 6779), H8169 [12SE]

——— restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (see S. 2493), S1338 [5MR] (see H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (see S. 2561), S1765 [15MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Rural Health Liaison (see S. 2894), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 4945), H901 [6FE]

——— establish Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Program and National Livestock Vaccine Bank (see S. 3681), S7241 [29NO]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5485), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorize use of certain funds for combating opioid trafficking and abuse (see H.R. 5546), H3440 [18AP]

——— develop a strategy to recruit and retain mental health providers and direct military departments to develop medication monitoring programs (see H.R. 6712), H7870 [5SE]

——— establish a prescription drug monitoring program for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 5591), H3505 [24AP]

——— prevent overprescription of opioids to TRICARE recipients by limiting duration of initial prescriptions (see H.R. 6165), H5362 [20JN]

Dept. of Education: establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— provide grants to communities affected by substance use disorder to enable those communities to plan for and implement full-service community schools (see S. 3362), S5831 [22AU]

——— require institutions of higher education to offer substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services to students (see H.R. 6535), H7686 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: address use of opioids and substance use disorders relative to pregnant women and babies (see H.R. 5492), H3209 [12AP]

——— allow delivery of medical supplies by unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 7395), H10586 [21DE]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see S. 2524), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5102), H1332 [27FE]

——— authorize certain substance abuse recovery services grants to be used to establish regional technical assistance centers (see H.R. 5587), H3452 [23AP]

——— authorize grants to health centers to expand access to evidence-based substance abuse treatment services (see H.R. 5456), H3095 [10AP]

——— authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (see S. 2678), S2141 [16AP]

——— award grants to train health care professionals to treat opioid addiction and other substance use disorders using technology-enabled models (see S. 2606), S1947 [22MR]

——— clarify intent, enhance integrity, and protect and expand 340B discount drug program to meet the needs of the opioid drug crisis (see H.R. 6071), H5093 [12JN]

——— clarify requirements for receiving certain grants through the National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory (see S. 2626), S1948 [22MR]

——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see S. 2516), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5197), H1476 [7MR] (see H.R. 5558), H3441 [18AP]

——— conduct a family recovery and reunification program to help reunify families and protect children with parents or guardians with a substance use disorder who have temporarily lost custody of their children (see S. 2926), S2836 [22MY]

——— conduct a study and submit a report on barriers to accessing abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for certain Medicare enrollees (see H.R. 5582), H3451 [23AP]

——— conduct programs to address usage of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl (see S. 3500), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 5580), H3451 [23AP]

——— consider Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital in Hendersonville, NC, as a covered entity for purposes of the 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 7266), H10168 [12DE]

——— consider State analysis and sharing of prescription drug monitoring program data in determining prescription drug monitoring program grants to States (see S. 2451), S1219 [26FE]

——— develop a joint action plan to reduce single use drug waste and better manage costs relative to drug vial sizes and drug delivery systems (see H.R. 5867), H4209 [17MY] (see H.R. 6142), H5284 [19JN]

——— develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (see H.R. 5699), H3833 [8MY] (see H.R. 5774), H3934 [11MY]

——— develop national milestones to measure success in curtailing the opioid epidemic (see S. 2931), S2877 [23MY]

——— develop strategy to implement recommendations to prevent and treat prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 5562), H3441 [18AP] (see H.R. 5702), H3833 [8MY]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4284 [21MY]

——— encourage use of family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2924), S2835 [22MY]

——— enhance efforts to address antibiotic resistance (see S. 2469), S1286 [28FE]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 6082), H5151 [13JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H3975 [15MY]

——— ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H1607 [14MR]

——— enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (see S. 2589), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5327), H1697 [19MR]

——— establish a moratorium on new enrollment of disproportionate share hospitals into the 340B discount drug program and require basic data reporting (see S. 2312), S187 [16JA]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see S. 2730), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]

——— establish a technical expert panel for purposes of evaluating use of opioid-related quality measures under Medicare (see H.R. 5779), H3935 [11MY]

——— establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H1332 [27FE]

——— establish community action opioid response grant program (see S. 2636), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5124), H1333 [27FE]

——— establish grant program within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to create peer support recovery networks (see S. 2657), S2120 [12AP]

——— establish Office of Drug Manufacturing to manufacture certain generic drugs in order to reduce prices, increase competition, and address shortages in the prescription drug market (see S. 3775), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 7348), H10336 [19DE]

——— establish Prescription Safety Alert System to combat prescription drug abuse by collecting, maintaining, and providing to dispensers patients’ prescription and dispensing history (see H.R. 6688), H7776 [28AU]

——— establish reference prices for prescription drugs and require drug companies to offer drugs at such prices as condition of participation in Federal health programs (see S. 3680), S7241 [29NO]

——— extend floor on area wage index under inpatient prospective payment system and provide eligibility for discounted drug prices under 340B drug pricing program to certain sole community hospitals (see H.R. 5498), H3209 [12AP]

——— improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder (see S. 2710), S2321 [19AP]

——— include additional covered recipients for transparency reports required of manufacturers of opioids (see S. 3565), S6770 [10OC]

——— increase awareness of treatment referral routing service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (see H.R. 4769), H168 [11JA]

——— issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs (see H.R. 5806), H3976 [15MY]

——— issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone (see H.R. 5926), H4692 [23MY]

——— make available on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website opioid prescribing guidance for certain Medicare beneficiaries and update such guidance periodically (see H.R. 5777), H3934 [11MY]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 5140), H1340 [1MR]

——— notify health care providers about permitted disclosures under privacy laws of health information during emergencies, including overdoses (see H.R. 5695), H3782 [7MY]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H1727 [20MR]

——— permit certain disclosures of health information during emergencies, including overdoses (see S. 2676), S2141 [16AP]

——— prohibit price gouging in the sale of drugs by requiring pharmaceutical companies to provide justification for price increases and penalize such companies if increases are deemed unreasonable (see S. 3754), S7586 [13DE]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see S. 2610), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5176), H1441 [6MR]

——— provide for certain user fees under the 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 6240), H5815 [27JN]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (see H.R. 5774), H3934 [11MY]

——— provide for prevention and treatment of substance abuse grants to recovery community organizations (see H.R. 5408), H3046 [23MR]

——— provide for public disclosure of charges for certain hospital and ambulatory surgical center treatment episodes (see H.R. 6508), H7685 [25JY]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (see H.R. 5261), H1542 [13MR]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (see H.R. 5009), H1126 [13FE]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5796), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 4899), H731 [30JA]

——— provide grants to State alcohol and drug agencies to use recovery coaches in hospital emergency rooms (see S. 2609), S1947 [22MR]

——— provide grants to States to improve and coordinate their response to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being of children at high risk for abuse and neglect due to substance abuse (see S. 2696), S2261 [18AP]

——— provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid using telehealth services (see S. 2904), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6778), H8169 [12SE]

——— provide guidance to States relative to Medicaid items and services for non-opioid pain treatment and management (see S. 2911), S2835 [22MY]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (see H.R. 5646), H3741 [27AP]

——— provide the Dept. of Justice certain notifications of improper prescribing of controlled substances under the Medicare program (see H.R. 7369), H10510 [20DE]

——— publish data relative to prevalence of substance use disorders in the Medicaid beneficiary population and treatment of substance use disorders under Medicaid (see S. 2912), S2835 [22MY]

——— reauthorize, improve, and make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (see S. 2437), S1164 [15FE]

——— report on extent to which certain Medicare Advantage plans include supplemental health care benefits designed to treat or prevent substance use disorders (see H.R. 5725), H3884 [9MY]

——— require certain disproportionate share hospital (DSH) covered entities under the 340B drug discount program to submit reports on low-income utilization rates of outpatient hospital services furnished by such entities (see H.R. 5598), H3505 [24AP]

——— require prescribers to complete continuing medical education courses on potential dangers and risks of prescribing opioids (see H.R. 5581), H3451 [23AP]

——— require States to operate drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5808), H3976 [15MY]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare (see S. 3008), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 5722), H3884 [9MY]

——— support development of evidence-based family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2923), S2835 [22MY]

——— support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7721 [26JY]

——— update or issue one or more guidances addressing alternative methods for data collection on opioid sparing and inclusion of such data in product labeling (see H.R. 5473), H3146 [11AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a narcotic drug screening technology pilot program to combat illicit opioid importation (see S. 3047), S3601 [11JN]

——— establish Border Tunnel Task Forces (see H.R. 6740), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish joint task force to integrate border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering U.S. (see S. 2864), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5762), H3929 [10MY]

——— increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see S. 2314), S253 [17JA] (see H.R. 4940), H901 [6FE]

——— maintain situational awareness and operational control of high traffic areas along the borders through immigration enforcement and enhanced illicit drug importation technology (see S. 3478), S6223 [18SE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY] (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see S. Res. 611), S5759 [21AU] (see H. Res. 1048), H7781 [31AU]

——— terminate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Dept. of HUD: clarify applicability of the Fair Housing Act to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (see H.R. 5724), H3884 [9MY]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (see H.R. 5735), H3885 [9MY]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H9438 [19OC]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (see H.R. 5050), H1212 [15FE]

——— prohibit use of amounts from Asset Forfeiture Fund for DEA Domestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Program (see H.R. 4816), H477 [17JA]

——— protect State and local witnesses from intimidation, authorize grants to purchase drug exposure personal protective equipment for first responders, and address organized crime and gang violence (see S. 3490), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see S. 2795), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]

——— provide grants for drug disposal sites (see H.R. 5557), H3441 [18AP]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see S. 2763), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5871), H4209 [17MY]

——— reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (see H.R. 6029), H4979 [7JN]

——— require registration of tableting or encapsulating machines to assist law enforcement in identifying counterfeit pill makers (see S. 3281), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6554), H7721 [26JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (see H.R. 5892), H4284 [21MY]

——— establish Jobs Plus Recovery programs to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (see S. 2642), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5679), H3781 [7MY]

Dept. of Transportation: improve controlled substances and alcohol testing (see S. 2848), S2679 [15MY]

——— modify requirements relative to reservation of highway funds for failure to enact or enforce open container laws and repeat intoxicated driver laws (see S. 3252), S5108 [19JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with departmental physicians as authorized by State law (see S. 3409), S6038 [5SE]

——— conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see S. 2796), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5520), H3342 [16AP]

——— ensure that certain medical centers have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances medications (see H.R. 6848), H8737 [20SE]

——— enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct surveys to measure cannabis use by veterans (see H.R. 7128), H9525 [14NO]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (see S. 3737), S7431 [11DE] (see H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]

——— provide for a policy on medicinal cannabis (see H.R. 7130), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide training in use of medical cannabis for all departmental primary care providers (see H.R. 7129), H9525 [14NO]

——— report on opioid prescribing rates of physicians of the Veterans Health Administration and conduct pain management training for physicians with highest rates of opioid prescribing (see S. 2819), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5829), H3977 [15MY]

Depts. of Education and HHS: provide substance use prevention and treatment grants for institutions of higher education (see S. 2791), S2517 [7MY]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (see S. 2646), S2075 [11AP]

Diseases and disorders: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

——— facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see S. 3212), S4951 [12JY]

——— recognize value of pre-exposure prophylaxis medication as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV, support research and usage of such medication, and ensure effective HIV prevention outreach (see H. Res. 960), H5648 [25JN]

Drug abuse: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S2141 [16AP]

——— combat heroin epidemic and assist forensic labs with addressing seized drug identification backlogs (see H.R. 6074), H5093 [12JN]

——— develop and disseminate best practice guidelines for using data collected by prescription drug monitoring programs to identify drug diversion and abuse (see H.R. 6608), H7723 [26JY]

——— ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]

——— establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H4284 [21MY]

——— improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 4938), H901 [6FE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see S. 2700), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5545), H3440 [18AP]

——— provide for a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to preventing and treating opioid addiction (see H.R. 5531), H3395 [17AP]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S253 [17JA]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (see H.R. 6), H5151 [13JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1099), H9406 [28SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— require awareness campaign regarding risk of abuse of prescription opioids if such drugs are not taken as prescribed to include information about dispensing options (see S. 2697), S2261 [18AP]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]

EPA: exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H5974 [28JN]

——— study the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water (see H.R. 5548), H3440 [18AP]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (see H.R. 5752), H3928 [10MY]

——— amend policies relative to postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances (see H.R. 5811), H3976 [15MY]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see S. 2315), S253 [17JA] (see H.R. 5333), H1698 [19MR] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

——— consider potential for misuse and abuse when determining whether to approve certain drugs (see H.R. 5803), H3976 [15MY]

——— deter opioid abuse and addiction through development of high-quality, evidence-based opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines (see H.R. 6133), H5283 [19JN]

——— encourage development of priority antimicrobial products through award of a transferable exclusivity extension period (see H.R. 6294), H5975 [28JN]

——— ensure valid generic drugs may enter the market by removing generic drug exclusivity period from any generic company that enters into pay-for-delay settlements with brand-name drug manufacturers (see S. 2476), S1286 [28FE]

——— establish Prescription Drug and Medical Device Price Review Board (see H.R. 5739), H3885 [9MY]

——— expand conditional approval pathway for more animal drugs (see H.R. 5599), H3505 [24AP]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5782), H3935 [11MY]

——— increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

——— modify outdated drug labels to reflect new evidence relevant to the drug and its use (see S. 3519), S6355 [27SE]

——— prevent inter partes review process for challenging patents from diminishing competition in the pharmaceutical industry and provide incentives for drug innovation (see S. 3738), S7431 [11DE] (see H.R. 7251), H10102 [11DE]

——— provide for accelerated approval of non-opioid or non-addictive pain medications and treatments for substance use disorders (see S. 2669), S2141 [16AP]

——— provide greater oversight over advertising and other promotion materials for opioid drugs to ensure that such materials do not mislead consumers and exacerbate existing crisis (see S. 3420), S6059 [6SE]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (see S. 2434), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5554), H3441 [18AP]

——— require guidance on consideration of claims of opioid sparing and on conditions under which to consider misuse and abuse of drugs in making certain determinations for safety (see S. 2665), S2120 [12AP]

——— require label of drugs with an increased risk of suicide or depression to prominently detail those side effects (see H.R. 6717), H7919 [6SE]

——— require manufacturers of drugs to post names of countries in which their drugs are manufactured on their Internet websites (see S. 3105), S4343 [21JN]

——— require review of durations of use of approved indications of medically-important antibiotics labeled for use in animals (see S. 3099), S4281 [20JN]

——— require risk evaluation and mitigation strategy communication plans provide information on State and Federal regulation of controlled substances including the option to partially fill a prescription (see S. 2608), S1947 [22MR]

——— require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (see S. 3428), S6142 [12SE]

——— shorten exclusivity period for brand name biological products (see H.R. 6577), H7722 [26JY]

——— strengthen authorities to address counterfeit drugs, illegal and synthetic opioids, and opioid-like substances (see H.R. 5228), H1501 [8MR]

Federal aid programs: allow for more flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5807), H3976 [15MY]

——— recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7687 [25JY]

Federal employees: remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (see H.R. 6589), H7722 [26JY]

Foreign aid: withhold assistance from countries that do not monitor or prosecute production or distribution of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs or do not require registration of tableting and encapsulating machines (see S. 3463), S6223 [18SE]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see S. 2651), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5472), H3146 [11AP]

——— prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products (see S. 2842), S2678 [15MY]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on best practices in use by Federal agencies and departments to reduce opioid usage following medical procedures (see H.R. 4903), H732 [30JA]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (see S. 3179), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6069), H5093 [12JN]

——— evaluate and report on inpatient and outpatient treatment capacity, availability, and needs (see S. 3048), S3601 [11JN]

——— study and report on State Medicaid agencies’ options relative to distribution of substance use disorder treatment medications (see S. 2909), S2835 [22MY]

——— study feasibility of establishing and maintaining automated system that tracks prescription drug prices (see H.R. 6593), H7722 [26JY]

——— submit a report on provision of peer support services under Medicaid (see S. 2892), S2834 [22MY]

Government regulations: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

——— study and report on policy and regulatory changes that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic (see H.R. 5914), H4583 [22MY]

Health: authorize, develop, and implement a coordinated tracking system of federally-funded initiatives and grant programs for substance abuse treatment, prevention, and enforcement (see H.R. 5980), H4732 [25MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— provide for a technical expert panel to provide recommendations on reducing opioid use in the surgical setting and on best practices for pain management (see H.R. 5718), H3884 [9MY]

Health care facilities: authorize hospitals to dispose of controlled substances on behalf of patients who die at the hospital (see H.R. 6205), H5580 [22JN]

——— develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see S. 2828), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6092), H5152 [13JN]

Health care professionals: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H1211 [15FE]

——— improve and expand training for future and current physicians and mid-level health care providers on treating pain and prescribing opioids (see H. Con. Res. 136), H8726 [13SE]

——— improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (see S. 2711), S2321 [19AP]

——— provide for delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an administering practitioner (see H.R. 5202), H1476 [7MR]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): determine designation as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker or a transnational criminal organization (see H.R. 5035), H1211 [15FE]

Housing: provide that an individual who uses marijuana in compliance with State law may not be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing (see H.R. 6152), H5285 [19JN]

Immigration: clarify admissibility and deportability of aliens acting in accordance with State and foreign marijuana laws (see H.R. 7275), H10169 [12DE]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9430 [12OC]

——— strengthen border security by authorizing construction of a wall, improving technology, securing ports of entry, hiring more agents, using National Guard support, and penalizing illegal immigration (see H.R. 6415), H6557 [18JY]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Insurance: cap prescription drug cost-sharing (see S. 3194), S4916 [11JY] (see H.R. 6340), H6111 [11JY]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 6143), H5284 [19JN]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6641), H7734 [31JY] (see H.R. 6733), H7941 [7SE]

——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see S. 3742), S7509 [12DE]

Law enforcement: allow use of counter drone technology to detect, monitor, and engage with unauthorized drones that pose a reasonable threat to the safety and security of certain facilities and assets (see H.R. 5366), H1754 [21MR]

——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see H.R. 6047), H4980 [7JN]

——— increase penalties for fentanyl trafficking (see S. 2481), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6057), H5020 [8JN]

——— modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see S. 2635), S2012 [9AP] (see H.R. 5459), H3095 [10AP]

——— stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

Marijuana: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses (see S. 3032), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]

——— decriminalize, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

——— improve medical research (see H.R. 4825), H552 [18JA]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]

——— urge action to increase equity within the legal cannabis marketplace (see H. Res. 943), H5200 [14JN]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families (see S. 2899), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6004), H4776 [5JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (see H.R. 5797), H3975 [15MY]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— cover protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder (see H.R. 5789), H3975 [15MY]

——— ensure coverage of inpatient treatment services furnished in mental institutions (see S. 2921), S2835 [22MY]

——— evaluate access to services and treatment for substance use disorders, telehealth services, and remote patient monitoring for pediatric populations (see S. 2910), S2835 [22MY]

——— facilitate access to State prescription drug monitoring programs (see S. 2902), S2835 [22MY]

——— impose restrictions on opioid prescriptions (see H.R. 5635), H3705 [26AP]

——— improve access to care for pregnant and postpartum women receiving substance use disorder treatment in mental institutions (see S. 2922), S2835 [22MY]

——— issue guidance to States to improve care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their parents or guardians (see S. 3429), S6142 [12SE]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (see S. 3702), S7275 [4DE] (see H.R. 7223), H9767 [6DE]

——— provide extension of enhanced Federal medical assistance percentage for health homes for individuals with substance use disorders (see S. 3384), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 5810), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide for a demonstration project to increase substance use provider treatment capacity (see S. 3383), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 5477), H3146 [11AP]

——— provide requirements relative to use of qualified prescription drug monitoring programs and prescribing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 5801), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 21 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see S. 3462), S6223 [18SE]

——— remove lifetime limits on medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders (see S. 2898), S2835 [22MY]

——— require State plans have in place certain drug utilization review activities to receive full Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5799), H3975 [15MY]

——— require State plans to cover medication-assisted treatment (see H.R. 5802), H3976 [15MY]

——— sunset the limit on maximum rebate amount for single source drugs and innovator multiple source drugs (see H.R. 6642), H7734 [31JY]

Medicare: cover opioid treatment program services (see S. 2875), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5080, 5083), H1226 [23FE] (see H.R. 5776), H3934 [11MY]

——— deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see H.R. 6575), H7722 [26JY]

——— encourage use of non-opioid analgesics for management of post-surgical pain (see H.R. 5809), H3976 [15MY]

——— ensure equitable payment for, and beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under hospital outpatient prospective payment system (see H.R. 6948), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish Medicare for America program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (see H.R. 7339), H10336 [19DE]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2262 [18AP] (see H.R. 6117), H5200 [14JN]

——— expand access to addiction treatment in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics (see H.R. 5769), H3929 [10MY]

——— expand eligibility for medication therapy management programs to include certain individuals who are at risk for prescription drug abuse (see H.R. 5684), H3781 [7MY]

——— expand use of telehealth services for treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders (see S. 2901), S2835 [22MY]

——— identify and notify outlier prescribers of opioids (see S. 2920), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5716), H3884 [9MY]

——— include screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit (see S. 2900), S2835 [22MY]

——— prevent growth rate cliff for out-of-pocket threshold under part D (see H.R. 6563), H7721 [26JY]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see S. 2553), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 6144), H5284 [19JN]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 49), S6388 [28SE]

——— provide coverage of methadone (see S. 2704), S2261 [18AP]

——— provide educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management as part of the ‘‘Medicare & You’’ handbook (see S. 2707), S2262 [18AP] (see H.R. 5685), H3781 [7MY]

——— provide for a combined part B and D drug out-of-pocket costs limitation (see H.R. 7001), H9406 [28SE]

——— provide for an opioid use disorder treatment demonstration program (see H.R. 5605), H3505 [24AP]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see S. 2843), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5818), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see S. 2908), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 4841), H553 [18JA]

——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments (see H.R. 5778), H3935 [11MY] (see H.R. 6110), H5199 [14JN]

——— require Dept. of HHS to determine covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6574), H7722 [26JY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

——— require drug manufacturers to pay a rebate for certain drugs if the price of such drugs increases faster than inflation (see H.R. 5150), H1340 [1MR]

——— require drug price concessions, incentive payments, and adjustments to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D (see H.R. 5958), H4728 [24MY]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see S. 2460), S1243 [27FE]

——— require hospitals to provide information on acquisition costs for drugs in the 340B discount drug program and total revenues received by the hospital for such drugs (see S. 2453), S1243 [27FE]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to include information on risks associated with opioids, coverage of certain nonopioid pain treatments, and safe disposal of prescription drugs (see H.R. 5775), H3934 [11MY]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to provide information on safe disposal of prescription drugs that are controlled substances to certain enrolled individuals (see S. 3489), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 5714), H3884 [9MY]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5675), H3749 [3MY]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures (see H.R. 5773), H3934 [11MY]

——— require prescription drug plans to include information on adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain (see H.R. 5686), H3781 [7MY]

——— require review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder be included in initial preventive physical examinations (see H.R. 5798), H3975 [15MY]

——— require the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to report on opioid payment, adverse incentives, and data (see H.R. 5723), H3884 [9MY]

——— study and report on feasibility of basing reimbursement rates for part B drugs and covered part D drugs on average prices in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development member-states (see H.R. 6958), H9150 [27SE]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (see S. 3327), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 5676), H3749 [3MY]

——— waive certain telehealth requirements in the case of certain treatment of an opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder (see H.R. 5603), H3505 [24AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: help end addictions and lessen substance abuse disorders (see S. 3120), S4368 [25JN]

——— promote ability of beneficiaries to access their personal medical claim data through a mobile health record application (see H.R. 7272), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for a demonstration program and pilot project to expand choice for inpatient psychiatric services (see H.R. 6343), H6172 [12JY]

Members of Congress: require Members to participate in random drug testing (see H. Con. Res. 135), H8170 [12SE]

Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 842), H3506 [24AP]

Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4778), H168 [11JA]

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 670), S6732 [9OC]

Mexico: recognize importance of bilateral relationship with the U.S. in areas of trade, security, law enforcement, energy, economy, and culture and encourage strengthening of NAFTA (see S. Res. 371), S138 [10JA]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance (see S. Res. 669), S6542 [4OC]

National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities: submit a report to Congress on impact of opioid epidemic on minority communities (see H.R. 5616), H3574 [25AP]

National objectives: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5093 [12JN]

National Women’s Health Week: recognize importance of goal to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV (see S. Res. 507), S2679 [15MY]

Native Americans: authorize a special behavioral health program for Indians (see S. 2545), S1735 [14MR]

NIH: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of a universal influenza vaccine (see S. 2438), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5092), H1266 [26FE]

——— expand, intensify, and coordinate research and other activities relative to prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 5927), H4692 [23MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (see H.R. 5925), H4692 [23MY]

——— track and review federally funded drug demand reduction activities (see S. 3380), S5932 [23AU]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8169 [12SE]

Orphan Drug Act: affirm importance, commend life-saving accomplishments, and recognize need and continued support for research in development of therapies, treatments, and cures for rare diseases (see S. Res. 690), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1154), H9568 [16NO]

Packaging: require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (see H.R. 5687), H3781 [7MY]

Patents: prohibit avoidance of drug patent reviews regardless of sovereign immunity claims facilitated by the transfer of patents to Indian tribes (see S. 2514), S1452 [7MR]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 7324), H10269 [17DE]

——— prohibit biological product manufacurers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable product companies to delay entry of biosimilar and interchangeable products into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

Postal Service: authorize inspection of certain suspicious packages for illicit materials without a warrant (see S. 2741), S2391 [24AP]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6085), H5151 [13JN]

Public Health Service: report on health effects of using new psychoactive substances, including synthetic drugs (see S. 3356), S5759 [21AU]

Public welfare programs: prohibit assistance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being accessed through an electronic benefit transfer card at stores that sell marijuana (see H.R. 5853), H4138 [16MY]

Research: encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections (see S. 3787), S7926 [19DE]

Russia: condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H4849 [6JN]

SEC: require certain additional disclosure by pharmaceutical companies relative to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see S. 2885), S2773 [17MY]

Social Security: expand scope of transparency reporting requirements on ownership or investment interests of health care providers and others, and increase penalties for violating such requirements (see S. 3770), S7790 [18DE]

——— reform (see H.R. 7195), H9743 [29NO]

——— require drug and medical device companies to include information on payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in certain transparency reports (see S. 2891), S2834 [22MY]

Sports: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions (see H.R. 6067), H5093 [12JN]

——— establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions and require sharing of information with U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (see S. 3790), S7926 [19DE]

States: protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (see H.R. 4779), H168 [11JA]

Taxation: authorize designation of additional taxable vaccines (see S. 3253), S5108 [19JY] (see H.R. 4993), H1074 [8FE]

——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (see H.R. 6199), H5580 [22JN]

——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (H.R. 6199), consideration (see H. Res. 1012), H6648 [23JY]

——— prohibit deduction for prescription drug advertising and promotional expenses (see S. 2478), S1316 [1MR]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S3760 [12JN] (see H.R. 5788), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: establish penalties for causing environmental damage while cultivating marijuana or other controlled substances on Federal lands or trespassing on private property (see H.R. 7018), H9414 [2OC]

Venezuela: provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 7245), H9820 [10DE]

World Hepatitis Day: observance (see S. Res. 600), S5518 [31JY] (see H. Res. 1038), H7725 [26JY]

World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (see S. Res. 437), S1790 [19MR]

Cost Estimates

Border Tunnel Task Force Act (H.R. 6740): CBO, E1340 [28SE]

Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act (H.R. 5762): CBO, E962 [3JY]

E-Mails

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Advocates for Opioid Recovery (organization), H9252 [28SE]

Essays

State of the Union: Elizabeth Toensing, S649 [6FE]

——— Lillian Cazayoux, S606 [5FE]

——— Paige Greenia, S607 [5FE]

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Ada Thornton, E1369 [5OC]

——— Alan Osterhout, E1394 [12OC]

——— Albert Francis, E1383 [9OC]

——— Amy Santos, E1479 [30OC]

——— Anne DeBie, E1368 [5OC]

——— Bobby Taylor, E1479 [30OC]

——— Bridget Kaub, E1478 [30OC]

——— Bruce Wareh, E1488 [2NO]

——— Catherine Young, E1423 [19OC]

——— Colleen Pilz, E1410 [16OC]

——— Diane Babcock, E1368 [5OC]

——— Donald Haddock, E1441 [23OC]

——— Donna Segeberg, E1442 [23OC]

——— Doug Daniels, E1479 [30OC]

——— Edward Skelton, E1383 [9OC]

——— Erin Blancett, E1384 [9OC]

——— Gina MacDonald, E1383 [9OC]

——— Gina O’Brien, E1442 [23OC]

——— Gina Walters, E1424 [19OC], E1442 [23OC]

——— Graham Shute, E1424 [19OC]

——— James Russell, E1368 [5OC]

——— Jan McAllister, E1442 [23OC]

——— Janet Cardenas, E1384 [9OC]

——— Jeanne Kulpinski, E1488 [2NO]

——— Jeffrey Frei, E1409 [16OC]

——— Jennifer Shields, E1369 [5OC]

——— John Sims, E1394 [12OC]

——— Josh Juroe, E1369 [5OC]

——— Joti Ghuman, E1383 [9OC]

——— Karen Pesko, E1423 [19OC]

——— Keith Frainie, E1409 [16OC]

——— Kristen Sandberg, E1409 [16OC]

——— Kristine Koch, E1424 [19OC]

——— Lauri McMillen, E1410 [16OC]

——— Leslie Wannall, E1395 [12OC]

——— Less Tait, E1487 [2NO]

——— Linda Hicks, E1423 [19OC]

——— Manuela Almeida, E1394 [12OC]

——— Marilyn Brooks, E1409 [16OC]

——— Monte Kay Yohr, E1394 [12OC]

——— Opjit Ghuman, E1384 [9OC]

——— Patricia Anne Quintana, E1368 [5OC]

——— Paul Stary, E1441 [23OC]

——— Preeti Ghuman, E1487 [2NO]

——— Roberta Lewis, E1442 [23OC]

——— Robin Grisham, E1369 [5OC]

——— Robin Rustan, E1442 [23OC]

——— Robyn Hubbard, E1442 [23OC]

——— Sean Croson, E1395 [12OC]

——— Sheila Cimini, E1368 [5OC]

——— Shelley, Buker, E1396 [12OC]

——— Sherrie Wolfe, E1395 [12OC]

——— Stephanie A. Larcome, E1368 [5OC]

——— Steve Treskes, E1424 [19OC]

——— Tony Kaz, E1395 [12OC]

——— Virginia McCoy, E1384 [9OC]

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act: Representative Frelinghuysen, Committee on Appropriations (House), H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5321, H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5321 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program establishment: several civil liberties and immigration law organizations, H7788 [4SE]

FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization: Scott Gottlieb and Steve Solomon, FDA, S5472 [31JY]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Marc Mauer, Sentencing Project (organization), H4317 [22MY]

——— several organizations, H4316 [22MY]

Know the Lowest Price Act: David Mitchell, Patients for Affordable Drugs, Inc., S2665 [15MY]

——— Karry K. La Violette, National Community Pharmacists Association, H8798 [25SE]

——— several health organizations, S2666 [15MY]

——— Tom O’Donnell, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, H8798 [25SE]

National policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures: Senator Alexander, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7393 [11DE]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Partnerhship To Amend 42 CFR Part 2 (organization), H5332 [20JN]

——— several organizations, H5331 [20JN]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act: David Mitchell, Patients for Affordable Drugs, Inc., S2665 [15MY]

——— Karry K. La Violette, National Community Pharmacists Association, H8798 [25SE]

——— Saul Levin, American Psychiatric Association, H8798 [25SE]

——— several health organizations, S2666 [15MY]

——— Thomas E. Menighan, American Pharmacists Association, S2665 [15MY]

Restoring Community Oversight of Sober Living Homes Act: Catherine Orlando, E1441 [23OC]

——— Deborah Wilder, E1409 [16OC]

——— Deder Barnes, E1424 [19OC]

——— James Etheredge, E1441 [23OC]

Right To Try Act: Andrew McFadyen, Isaac Foundation, H1740 [21MR]

——— several organizations, H4358 [22MY]

Securing Opioids and Unused Narcotics With Deliberate (SOUND) Disposal and Packaging Act: William Simpson, DisposeRX, Inc., H5236 [19JN]

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Carol Keehan, Catholic Health Association of the U.S., H9252 [28SE]

——— Corporate Health Care Coalition, H9250 [28SE]

——— James A. Klein, American Benefits Council, H9251 [28SE]

——— Peter Morris, Alex Dodd, David White, Jay Higham, and John Steinbrun, Opioid Treatment Program Consortium, H5561 [22JN]

——— several organizations, H9253 [28SE]

——— Suzanne P. Clark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H9252 [28SE]

——— Tom Van Coverden, National Association of Community Health Centers, H9251 [28SE]

Support location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Toni Stein, E1442 [23OC]

Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5167 [14JN]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5167 [14JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5167 [14JN]

Lists

Organizations opposed to H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1525 [13MR], H1742 [21MR]

Organizations supporting H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9243 [28SE]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Motions

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5333 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

Diseases and disorders: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1746 [21MR]

Drug abuse: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5567 [22JN]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4363 [22MY]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), H5342 [20JN]

Press releases

Know the Lowest Price Act: CVS Health Corp., S2666 [15MY]

——— Express Scripts Holding Co., S2666 [15MY]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act: CVS Health Corp., S2666 [15MY]

——— Express Scripts Holding Co., S2666 [15MY]

——— Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, S2666 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Africa: increase efforts to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis in southern Africa, E1016 [16JY]

American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association: tribute, E382 [29MR]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia, H9249 [28SE]

——— allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H5115–H5117 [13JN]

Aurora, CO: tribute to Comitis Crisis Center, E1498 [6NO]

Barton, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10098–H10101 [11DE]

Better Life in Recovery (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1211 [5SE]

Block, Timothy M.: National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductee, H420 [17JA], H485 [18JA]

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (H.R. 5812), H5071–H5074 [12JN]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use, H5518 [22JN]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (H.R. 5353), H5059, H5060 [12JN]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (H.R. 5590), H5247–H5249 [19JN]

Chatham County, GA: tribute to Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team, H3729 [27AP]

Cincinnati (OH) Enquirer: Pulitzer Prize recipient for local reporting, E674 [17MY]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on Global Health Supply Chain Management—Lessons Learned and Ways Forward, E682 [18MY]

Crime: establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities, H9244, H9249 [28SE]

Crime Stoppers Global Solutions (organization): tribute, E1652 [12DE]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment, H9248 [28SE]

——— allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (H.R. 5483), H5060, H5061 [12JN], E1537 [16NO]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘imminent danger to the public health or safety’’ to restore authority to suspend a pharmaceutical distributor’s license under certain circumstances (H.R. 4079), E888 [21JN]

——— develop training materials covering circumstances when a pharmacist may decline to fill a prescription due to suspicion the prescription is fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse (H.R. 4275), H5066, H5067 [12JN]

——— report on the sale of lawful and unlawful controlled substance analogues over the Internet, H5218 [15JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H8176 [13SE], H9514 [14NO]

Dept. of Defense: monitor medication prescribing practices for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, H4565 [22MY]

——— provide flexibility to provide technical assistance by U.S. military women to military women in other countries combating violence as a weapon of war, terrorism, human trafficking, or narcotics trafficking, H5738, H5739 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: address use of opioids and substance use disorders relative to pregnant women and babies (H.R. 5492), H3434 [18AP]

——— amend and reauthorize National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Grant Program, H3436 [18AP]

——— appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information, H9246 [28SE]

——— appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information (H.R. 4284), H5034–H5036 [12JN]

——— appropriate funds for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (H.R. 3495), H5110 [13JN]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (H.R. 5102), H5045–H5047 [12JN], E976 [6JY]

——— authorize certain substance abuse recovery services grants to be used to establish regional technical assistance centers (H.R. 5587), H5069–H5071 [12JN], E974 [6JY]

——— authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (H.R. 4684), H5036–H5038 [12JN], E971 [6JY]

——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (H.R. 5197), H5067–H5069 [12JN], H5157 [14JN], E975 [6JY]

——— conduct a study and submit a report on barriers to accessing abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for certain Medicare enrollees (H.R. 5582), H5061–H5063 [12JN]

——— develop and disseminate model training programs for substance use disorder treatment records and study patient experiences in substance use treatment programs to assess appropriate levels of privacy protections, H5334, H5335 [20JN]

——— develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (H.R. 5774), H5254–H5256 [19JN]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse, H9249 [28SE]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (H.R. 5889), H5123–H5125 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5325–H5335 [20JN], E876 [20JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294–H5304 [20JN], E901 [22JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5334, H5335 [20JN]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (H.R. 5272), H5053–H5055 [12JN]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (H.R. 5327), H3434 [18AP], H5026, H5055–H5057 [12JN]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce, H9248 [28SE]

——— issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs, H5297 [20JN], H5512, H5516–H5518 [22JN]

——— issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone, H5565, H5566 [22JN]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (H.R. 5343), H8796 [25SE]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (H.R. 5890), H5125–H5127 [13JN], H5156, H5158 [14JN]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (H.R. 5176), H5026, H5047–H5049 [12JN]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (H.R. 5774), H5254–H5256 [19JN]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (H.R. 5261), H5052, H5053 [12JN]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (H.R. 5009), H3435 [18AP], H5042, H5043 [12JN]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (H.R. 5796), H5237–H5239 [19JN]

——— provide greater transparency of discounts provided by drug manufacturers by requiring Pharmacy Benefit Managers to reimburse community pharamacists at the same rate as high volume box stores, H9541 [16NO]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women, H5564, H5565 [22JN]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (H.R. 5646), H3710 [27AP]

——— report on extent to which certain Medicare Advantage plans include supplemental health care benefits designed to treat or prevent substance use disorders, H5252, H5253 [19JN]

——— require prescribers to complete continuing medical education courses on potential dangers and risks of prescribing opioids (H.R. 5581), H3589 [26AP]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare, H9249 [28SE]

——— survey organizations that provide substance use treatment services and submit plan to Congress to appropriate resources to address inadequacies in services or funding identified in survey, H5566, H5567 [22JN]

——— update or issue one or more guidances addressing alternative methods for data collection on opioid sparing and inclusion of such data in product labeling (H.R. 5473), H5030–H5032 [12JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Border Tunnel Task Forces (H.R. 6740), H8748–H8750 [25SE]

——— establish joint task force to integrate border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering U.S. (H.R. 5762), H5267–H5269 [19JN], E870 [20JN]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (H.R. 2142), E870 [20JN]

——— reauthorize the Border Enforcement Security Task Force program (H.R. 2281), H7787 [4SE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, H6461 [17JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6486–H6493 [18JY], H6562, H6574–H6577 [19JY], H7148 [24JY], E1049 [23JY]

Dept. of HUD: clarify applicability of the Fair Housing Act to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (H.R. 5724), H3843 [9MY], H5182 [14JN], E1368 [5OC], E1383 [9OC], E1394 [12OC], E1409 [16OC], E1423 [19OC], E1441 [23OC], E1478 [30OC], E1487 [2NO]

——— ensure that tribal housing authorities are designated as eligible entities to receive vouchers and that selection criteria for awarding vouchers reflects impact that opioids are having in tribal communities, H5182, H5183 [14JN]

——— remove requirement to include recommendations for further continuation and expansion of the voucher program in a report to Congress, H5183 [14JN]

——— require eligible entities to prove that supportive housing facilities have local government authorization to operate, H5182 [14JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5001 [8JN], H5172–H5183 [14JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate collection and disposal of prescription medications (H.R. 4199), H3825 [8MY]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (H.R. 5050), E193 [15FE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4302–H4319 [22MY], H7929 [7SE]

——— reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (H.R. 6029), H5121–H5123 [13JN]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H21 [9JA], H96 [10JA], H420, H421, H471–H475 [17JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (H.R. 5892), H5129–H5131 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow for use of certain foreign assets to satisfy certain judgments against terrorist parties, H6617, H6618 [23JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: create an opioid abuse health care kit for community health centers, H4986, H4987 [8JN]

——— ensure health care providers at VA medical facilities complete a continuing education course in pain management, H4987 [8JN]

——— enter into memorandum of understanding with a national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs under which departmental health care providers shall query such network, H4044 [16MY]

——— enter into memorandum of understanding with a national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs under which departmental health care providers shall query such network (H.R. 3832), H4250, H4251 [21MY]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary, H9800 [10DE]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (H.R. 5418), H4257, H4258 [21MY]

Diseases and disorders: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1521–H1529, H1530 [13MR], H1738–H1750 [21MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), motion to recommit, H1747, H1748 [21MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

——— require FDA guidance relative to investigational drug use by eligible patients, provide liability protection for facilitators of investigational treatments and increase transparency of number of such treatments, H1747, H1748 [21MR]

Drug abuse: address fentanyl abuse epidemic, E1222 [7SE]

——— address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, H5667 [26JN], H10326, H10327 [19DE]

——— address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H3432–H3436 [18AP], H3565–H3567 [25AP], H5026, H5028 [12JN], H5099, H5102, H5103, H5105, H5112, H5113, H5140 [13JN], H5156, H5157, H5158, H5159, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5186 [14JN], H5221 [15JN], H5230 [19JN], H5663, H5664 [26JN], H5755 [27JN], H7692 [26JY]

——— establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (H.R. 5891), H5127–H5129 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

——— improve ability to address synthetic opioid epidemic (H.R. 1781), H544 [18JA]

——— increase State funding for response to opioid misuse crisis and research on addiction and pain relative to substance misuse crisis (H.R. 4501), H5299 [20JN]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, H607 [21JA], H2031 [22MR]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (H.R. 4938), H792, H793 [6FE]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (H.R. 5545), H5113 [13JN], H5323 [20JN]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, H5512, H5514 [22JN]

——— provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5380 [21JN], H5511–H5572 [22JN], H5755 [27JN], H9553 [16NO], E902 [22JN], E950 [28JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9156, H9174–H9255 [28SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294–H5304 [20JN], E901 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

Ellenville, NY: tribute to Ellenville Regional Hospital for initiative to combat opioid abuse, E1437 [23OC]

Fallingston, PA: tribute to Pennsbury School District Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, H1182 [15FE]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (H.R. 5752), H5117–H5119 [13JN]

——— amend policies relative to postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances (H.R. 5811), H5243, H5244 [19JN]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 5333), H6227–H6237 [16JY]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

——— deter opioid abuse and addiction through development of high-quality, evidence-based opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines, H5563, H5564 [22JN]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (S. 2691), H3588 [26AP]

——— improve expanded access program to allow patients access to experimental life-saving drugs, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

——— preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (H.R. 1587), H3825 [8MY]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), H6237–H6242 [16JY]

——— strengthen authorities to address counterfeit drugs, illegal and synthetic opioids, and opioid-like substances (H.R. 5228), H5049–H5052 [12JN], H5118 [13JN], E972 [6JY]

Federal aid programs: provide access to medication-assisted treatment programs to reduce opioid addiction overdoses and relapses, H5522 [22JN]

Forest Service: combating illegal marijuana growing operations funding through reductions in forest and rangeland research account funding, H6454, H6455 [17JY]

FTC: ensure mergers involving pharmaceutical companies do not lead to increases in prescription drug prices, H3856, H3857 [9MY]

GAO: conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking, H6310, H6311 [17JY]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (H.R. 6069), H5589, H5590 [25JN]

——— study feasibility of establishing and maintaining automated system that tracks prescription drug prices (H.R. 6593), E1096 [26JY]

Government regulations: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5001 [8JN], H5099 [13JN], H5204–H5221 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

——— define what constitutes a controlled substance analogue, clarify temporary import and distribution controls of certain synthetic drugs, and ensure Federal researchers can continue controlled substance research, H5215, H5216 [15JN]

——— specify the factors used to determine whether a controlled substance analogue is intended for human consumption, H5218–H5220 [15JN]

Hankins, Barbara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1466 [26OC]

Health: authorize, develop, and implement a coordinated tracking system of federally-funded initiatives and grant programs for substance abuse treatment, prevention, and enforcement, H5321, H5324, H5325 [20JN], H9249 [28SE]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (H.R. 878), H685 [30JA], H1647 [15MR]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H485 [18JA], H4355–H4366 [22MY], H4682 [23MY], E751 [29MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), motion to recommit, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

Health care professionals: authority of non-physician providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorders, H5297 [20JN]

——— authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (H.R. 5041), H5043–H5045 [12JN], H5163 [14JN]

——— prohibit expansion of classes of health care workers who are authorized to dispense narcotics for narcotic treatment, H5561, H5562 [22JN]

Hogar CREA, Inc.: anniversary, H3843 [9MY]

Housing: provide that an individual who uses marijuana in compliance with State law may not be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing (H.R. 6152), E865 [19JN]

Immigration: fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs, H9556 [16NO]

——— impact of illegal immigration on violent crime, H5497 [21JN]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H1107 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H3101 [11AP], H6108 [11JY], H9807 [10DE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (H.R. 7073), H9739 [29NO]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Wheeler Mission Ministries, E1331 [28SE]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), H8795–H8799 [25SE]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (H.R. 6733), H8796 [25SE]

Jenkins, Representative Evan H.: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9095 [27SE]

Kaitlin Murphy Foundation: tribute, H6045 [11JY]

Law enforcement: address trafficking of illicit fentanyl and urge Mexico and China to assist in stopping such trafficking, H543, H544 [18JA]

——— criminal justice reform, H5639 [25JN]

Marijuana: authorize evidence based report analyzing current marijuana policies and their effects on communities, H6637 [23JY]

——— end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, allow banks to work with medical marijuana businesses, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans, H3501–H3503 [24AP]

——— provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws, H21 [9JA], H471–H475 [17JA]

——— reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, H474 [17JA]

Medicaid: allow State to determine level of care and length of stay for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions based on State criteria, H5341, H5342 [20JN]

——— allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families, H9156 [28SE]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions, H5515 [22JN], H9249 [28SE]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), H5335–H5345 [20JN], E876 [20JN], E907 [25JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294–H5304 [20JN], E901 [22JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), motion to recommit, H5343 [20JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions if the State expands Medicaid, H5343 [20JN]

——— expand services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions to include individuals suffering from cocaine use disorder, H5339, H5340 [20JN]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program, H10050, H10051 [11DE]

——— provide requirements relative to use of qualified prescription drug monitoring programs and prescribing of certain controlled substances (H.R. 5801), H5245–H5247 [19JN]

——— report number of patients in mental institutions suffering with co-occuring disorders and provide information on community care access for individuals suffering from mental illness other than substance abuse, H5340, H5341 [20JN]

Medicare: cover opioid treatment program services, H5520 [22JN]

——— eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit, H1078 [13FE]

——— encourage use of non-opioid analgesics for management of post-surgical pain, H5512, H5513, H5514 [22JN]

——— establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]

——— expand access to addiction treatment in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, H5252, H5253 [19JN]

——— expand eligibility for medication therapy management programs to include certain individuals who are at risk for prescription drug abuse, H5260, H5261 [19JN]

——— identify and notify outlier prescribers of opioids, H5260, H5261 [19JN]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), H8796–H8801 [25SE]

——— provide educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management as part of the ‘‘Medicare & You’’ handbook (H.R. 5685), H5064–H5066 [12JN]

——— provide for an opioid use disorder treatment demonstration program (H.R. 5605), H5239–H5243 [19JN]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, H5260, H5261 [19JN]

——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments, E870 [20JN]

——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments (H.R. 6110), H5249–H5254 [19JN], E870 [20JN]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances, H5512, H5514 [22JN]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to include information on risks associated with opioids, coverage of certain nonopioid pain treatments, and safe disposal of prescription drugs (H.R. 5775), H5256–H5258 [19JN], E877 [20JN]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to provide information on safe disposal of prescription drugs that are controlled substances to certain enrolled individuals, H5258 [19JN], E877 [20JN]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, H5520 [22JN]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures, E902 [22JN]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures (H.R. 5773), H5103 [13JN], H5258–H5261 [19JN]

——— require prescription drug plans to include information on adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain, H5257, H5258 [19JN], E877 [20JN]

——— require review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder be included in initial preventive physical examinations, H5514 [22JN]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries, H1647 [15MR]

——— require the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to report on opioid payment, adverse incentives, and data (H.R. 5723), H4270 [21MY], H5264, H5265 [19JN]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (H.R. 5676), H5261–H5264 [19JN], E904 [22JN]

Medicare Payment Advisory Commission: report on opioid payment, adverse incentives, and tracking and monitoring data, H9553 [16NO]

Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (H. Res. 842), H3458 [24AP]

Mexico: tighten border security to prevent illicit drug flow into U.S., H3435 [18AP]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance, H8110 [12SE], H9393 [28SE]

National Association of Chain Drug Stores: tribute to annual RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, E251 [5MR]

National Guard: Counterdrug Program funding, H5806, H5807 [27JN]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: observance, H3765 [7MY]

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: observance, H3689, H3690, H3691 [26AP]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Jim Allison for medicine, E1480 [30OC]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, H68, H69 [9JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to drug trafficking policies, H6107 [11JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program funding, H6534 [18JY]

——— reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (H.R. 5925), H5304–H5325 [20JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (H.R. 6774), H8905 [26SE]

Packaging: require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (H.R. 5687), H5234–H5237 [19JN], E904 [22JN]

Palm Beach County, FL: tribute to fight against opioid drug abuse epidemic, E144 [6FE]

Pharmaceuticals: impact of pharmaceutical industry lobbyists and political contributions on prescription drug prices, H4592 [23MY]

——— implement strategy to reduce prescription drug prices, H3867, H3868 [9MY], H3889 [10MY]

——— prescription drug prices, E1325 [27SE]

——— reform the pharmaceutical industry, H3988 [16MY]

——— support antibiotic stewardship programs to ensure proper prescription and administration of antibiotics, E1533 [16NO]

Postal service: prevent entrance of illicit drugs in the U.S. by international airmail, H3435 [18AP]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, H9248 [28SE]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (H.R. 1057), H764 [5FE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), H9578 [27NO], H10054–H10057 [11DE]

Public Health Service: report to Congress on effects on public health of increased rate of use of synthetic drugs (H.R. 449), H5029–H5031 [12JN], E977 [6JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6637–H6639 [23JY], H7145 [24JY]

Rohrabacher, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9685–H9688 [28NO]

Russia: condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (H. Res. 926), E785 [6JN]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Savannah Police Dept., Cann Park anti-crime operation, H3959 [15MY]

Save a Life Foundation: tribute, H5368 [21JN]

Sports: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions (H.R. 6067), H5186–H5188 [14JN], E829 [12JN]

——— use of state-run doping programs by certain foreign countries in international competitions, E1078 [26JY]

States: protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (H.R. 4779), H421 [17JA]

Taxation: allow deductions and credits relating to expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with State law (H.R. 1810), H472, H473 [17JA], H3503 [24AP]

——— establish an excise tax on production and importation of opioid pain relievers and use such funds to provide and expand access to substance abuse treatment (H.R. 3254), H5140 [13JN]

——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (H.R. 6199), H6572 [19JY], H7095 [24JY], H7651–H7658 [25JY]

——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (H.R. 6199), consideration (H. Res. 1012), H7100–H7106 [24JY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: prohibit imposition of civil penalties against Postal Service for acceptance of opioid shipments lacking advance electronic data, H5170 [14JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, H5515 [22JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H5001 [8JN], H5163–H5172 [14JN], E901 [22JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: restore jurisdication over Federal sentencing guidelines relative to synthetic drug offenses, H5216, H5217 [15JN]

West Virginia: 2d Congressional District internship program for individuals in long-term substance abuse recovery program to meet requirements of obtaining job readiness skills, H5186 [14JN]

World Antibiotic Awareness Week: observance, E1533 [16NO]

World Pharmacists Day: observance, H9139 [27SE]

Remarks in Senate

Advertising: require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406–S5409 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809–S5811 [22AU], S5882–S5884 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

Azar, Alex M., II: suitability to be Sec. of HHS relative to history of raising prescription drug prices while serving as drug company executive, S458, S461 [23JA], S483–S485, S492 [24JA]

Baltimore, MD: tribute to roundtable discussion with local leadership relative to opioid crisis, S6166 [17SE]

Budget: provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S33–S35 [4JA]

CDC: reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use, S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

China: agreement to designate fentanyl as a controlled substance and make export of such drugs subject to maximum penalty under Chinese law, S7341–S7343 [6DE]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Maryhaven Addiction Stabilization Center, S6168 [17SE]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): call for investigation of drug companies’ knowledge about addictive qualities of drugs they manufacture, S629 [6FE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids (S. Res. 379), S475 [23JA]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7976, S7982–S7984 [20DE]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand, S6050 [6SE], S6126 [12SE], S6170 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S1245–S1247 [27FE], S2471 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S3597 [11JN], S7176 [28NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S2889 [24MY], S2973 [5JN], S6941, S6954–S6956 [14NO], S7020, S7022 [15NO], S7073–S7076 [26NO]

Correctional institutions: reform prison system, S571 [30JA]

Courts: allow judges greater discretion in sentencing decisions in Federal cases involving mandatory minimum sentences, S7748, S7749 [18DE]

Crime: establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities, S6473 [3OC]

——— reduce recidivism and increase public safety by promoting successful reentry into society of released prisoners and recovery and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse (S. 1994), S2405 [25AP]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

DEA: address importation of illegal drugs, S4388 [26JN]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals, S6472 [3OC]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (S. 2659), S2105 [12AP]

——— commemorate anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees (S. Res. 578), S5312 [24JY]

——— enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse, S6174 [17SE]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders, S6471 [3OC]

——— report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (S. 2838), S2680 [15MY], S3596 [11JN]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (S. 2561), S1766 [15MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Rural Health Liaison (S. 2894), S2813 [22MY]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production, S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S4459 [27JN], S7390 [11DE]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (S. 2667), S2085, S2086, S2128 [12AP], S2132 [16AP], S3016 [6JN]

Dept. of HHS: allow personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada (S. 92), S7221 [29NO]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees, S6471 [3OC]

——— authorize Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration development of best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders (S. 2678), S2142 [16AP]

——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (S. 2516), S2067 [11AP]

——— conduct a study on the changes in prices of prescription drugs, S5879 [23AU]

——— designate certain substance use disorder treatment facilities as eligible for National Health Service Corps service (S. 1453), S93 [9JA]

——— develop national milestones to measure success in curtailing the opioid epidemic, S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records, S6472 [3OC]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers, S6164 [17SE], S6471 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce, S6116 [12SE], S6198 [18SE], S6456 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (S. 2730), S2359 [24AP]

——— establish community action opioid response grant program (S. 2636), S2105 [12AP]

——— establish grant program within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to create peer support recovery networks (S. 2657), S2105 [12AP]

——— improve State response to opioid abuse crisis by prioritizing State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants to States with high overdose mortality rates and lack of access to treatment, S6471 [3OC]

——— improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder, S6116 [12SE], S6198 [18SE]

——— improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder (S. 2710), S2289 [19AP], S2359 [24AP]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse, S6166 [17SE]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities, S2478 [26AP], S6177 [17SE], S6472 [3OC]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (S. 581), S1915 [22MR]

——— require drug manufacturers to publicly justify unnecessary price increases (S. 1348), S5880, S5881 [23AU]

——— require Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to report to Congress on barriers to providing medication-assisted drug treatment to youths, S6161 [17SE]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare, S6470 [3OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S., S6436 [2OC]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (H.R. 2142), S148 [11JA]

——— improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (S. 708), S2753 [17MY]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, S5463 [31JY], S5816 [22AU]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), S5082 [19JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), S5045–S5048, S5063 [18JY], S5082, S5083, S5096 [19JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), S7505 [12DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (S. 2795), S2535 [8MY], S2580 [9MY]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (S. 2763), S2554 [8MY], S2753 [17MY]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, S33, S39–S42 [4JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish Jobs Plus Recovery programs to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (S. 2642), S2042 [10AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence funding to investigate illicit trade of synthetic opioids originating from the People’s Republic of China, S5351 [25JY]

Dept. of Transportation: improve controlled substances and alcohol testing, S6210 [18SE]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs, S6471 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (S. 2646), S2555 [8MY]

Diseases and disorders: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), S1981, S1982 [22MR], S1994 [9AP]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), unanimous-consent request, S1981 [22MR]

Donnelly, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7406–S7409 [11DE]

Drug abuse: address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, S7393 [11DE], S7554–S7556 [13DE]

——— address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2066 [11AP], S2414 [25AP], S2463, S2469–S2472 [26AP], S2909–S2911 [24MY], S2973 [5JN], S3873, S3874 [13JN], S4491, S4492 [27JN], S5049 [18JY], S5101–S5103 [19JY], S5326 [25JY], S5603–S5606 [15AU], S5746–S5748 [21AU], S6209 [18SE], S6796 [11OC], S7175–S7178 [28NO], S7573–S7575 [13DE], S7841 [19DE]

——— extend authority of nurse practitioners to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6163 [17SE]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146–S148 [11JA], S280 [18JA], S321 [19JA], S629 [6FE], S812–S815 [8FE], S887 [12FE], S6210 [18SE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6162 [17SE], S6463, S6469 [3OC]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S4376 [25JN], S4380 [26JN], S6048–S6050 [6SE], S6116–S6121, S6126, S6149 [12SE], S6159–S6170, S6172–S6178 [17SE], S6198, S6210, S6215–S6217, S6218 [18SE], S7177 [28NO]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6432–S6436 [2OC], S6456, S6459, S6463, S6467, S6468–S6474, S6477–S6484, S6489, S6491 [3OC], S6796–S6798 [11OC]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent agreement, S6105 [6SE], S6457 [3OC]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising, S3596 [11JN], S6173 [17SE]

Economy: address low labor force participation rates by increasing efforts to provide skills training, reduce dependency on Federal aid programs, integrate previously incarcerated individuals into workforce, and address opioid crisis, S2571–S2574 [9MY]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (S. 974), S807 [8FE], S5881 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

——— provide for accelerated approval of non-opioid or non-addictive pain medications and treatments for substance use disorders, S6470 [3OC]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), S5472–S5474, S5508 [31JY], S5576 [1AU]

——— require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (S. 3428), S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

FTC: prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products, S6471 [3OC]

Government regulations: prevent regulatory oversight from disrupting ability of emergency medical personnel to administer certain controlled substances (S. 916), S2882–S2884 [23MY]

Health: emergency medical services resources funding, S4841 [9JY]

——— national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S7391–S7393 [11DE]

Health care professionals: improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment, S6164 [17SE]

Immigration: secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201, S7205–S7207 [29NO], S7373–S7375, S7377–S7379 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7823, S7827 [19DE], S8022, S8025 [22DE]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S2664–S2667 [15MY], S6164, S6170–S6173, S6175, S6176, S6178 [17SE], S7221 [29NO]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), unanimous-consent agreement, S6105 [6SE]

——— ensure that self-insured group health insurance plans that are exempt from State regulations do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees, S6178 [17SE]

——— limit application of provision to prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees to self-insured group health plans, S6171, S6172 [17SE]

Kaléo, Inc.: Senate investigation of pricing of naloxone auto-injector to reverse effects of overdoses, S7574 [13DE]

Law enforcement: address trafficking of illicit fentanyl, S3945–S3947 [14JN], S6049 [6SE]

——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues, S6473 [3OC]

——— strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S2785 [21MY]

Marijuana: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses, S7753 [18DE]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families, S6050 [6SE], S6127 [12SE], S6170 [17SE], S6436 [2OC], S6472 [3OC], S6797 [11OC], S7177 [28NO]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions, S6174 [17SE], S6480–S6482 [3OC]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (S. 3702), S7339 [6DE]

——— provide for a demonstration project to increase substance use provider treatment capacity, S6169 [17SE]

Medicare: establish part E public health plans available to everyone (S. 2708), S2265 [18AP]

——— expand use of telehealth services for treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders, S6210 [18SE]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), S2664–S2667 [15MY], S6033 [4SE], S6173 [17SE]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 49), S6375 [28SE]

——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (S. 41), S5880 [23AU]

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (S. Res. 670), S6773 [10OC]

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: observance (S. Res. 669), S6546 [4OC]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 573), S8037 [22DE]

National Drug Court Month: observance, S2675 [15MY]

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: observance, S2464 [26AP]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, S16 [3JA]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: funding, S333 [19JA]

Pharmaceuticals: implement strategy to reduce prescription drug prices, S2601 [10MY], S2691 [16MY]

——— improve access to affordable prescription drugs, S7220 [29NO]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (S. 124), S7220 [29NO], S7889 [19DE]

Positive Street Art (organization): tribute, S5912 [23AU]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, S6049 [6SE], S6166 [17SE], S6215–S6217 [18SE], S6432, S6436 [2OC], S6471, S6473 [3OC], S6797 [11OC]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (S. 372), S568 [30JA], S813 [8FE], S2470 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S2637 [14MY], S2765–S2768 [17MY], S2909–S2911 [24MY], S3743 [12JN], S4492 [27JN], S5102 [19JY], S5605 [15AU], S5747 [21AU]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6153 [12SE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S3 [3JA], S82 [9JA], S114–S116 [10JA], S276 [18JA], S446 [23JA], S512–S514 [25JA], S544 [29JA], S1773 [19MR]

Sessions, Attorney General: assessment of tenure, S668–S670 [7FE]

Taxation: establish an excise tax on production and importation of opioid pain relievers and use such funds to provide and expand access to substance abuse treatment (S. 523), S6473 [3OC]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S2658 [15MY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, S6127 [12SE], S6169 [17SE], S6469, S6489 [3OC]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), S3945–S3947 [14JN]

‘‘War on Drugs’’: impact, S39–S42 [4JA]

Reports

Opioid Crisis in Illinois—Data and the State’s Response: Illinois Dept. of Human Services, H5169 [14JN]

Reports filed

Abuse Deterrent Access Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5582) (H. Rept. 115–721), H5020 [8JN]

Access to Increased Drug Disposal Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2645), S4035 [19JN]

Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorders Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5603) (H. Rept. 115–745), H5092 [12JN]

Advancing High Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5605) (H. Rept. 115–744), H5092 [12JN]

Border Security for America Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3548) (H. Rept. 115–505), H131 [10JA]

Border Tunnel Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6740) (H. Rept. 115–962), H8882 [25SE]

Combating Opioid Abuse for Care in Hospitals (COACH) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5774) (H. Rept. 115–762), H5283 [19JN]

Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety for Seniors (COMPASS) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 115–740), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4456, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act and H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 5735, Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5797, Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care That Is Appropriate and Responsible in Its Execution (IMD CARE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1012) (H. Rept. 115–861), H6648 [23JY]

Consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5925) (H. Rept. 115–767), H5361 [20JN]

Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act: Committee on the Judicary (Senate) (S. 974), S4343 [21JN]

Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 115–748), H5092 [12JN]

Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5723) (H. Rept. 115–760), H5283 [19JN]

FDA User Fee Programs Relative to New Animal Drugs and Generic New Animal Drugs Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2434), S1452 [7MR]

Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6069) (H. Rept. 115–781), H5647 [25JN]

Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2848) (S. Rept. 115–286), S4512 [27JN]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 115–699), H4582 [22MY]

Helping To End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders (HEAL) Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3120) (S. Rept. 115–284), S4368 [25JN]

Homeland Security for Children Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1847) (S. Rept. 115–201), S580 [30JA]

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care That Is Appropriate and Responsible in Its Execution (IMD CARE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5797) (H. Rept. 115–723), H5091 [12JN]

Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5762) (H. Rept. 115–755), H5199 [14JN]

Medicaid Coverage Protections for Pregnant and Post-Partum Women While Receiving Inpatient Treatment for a Substance Use Disorder: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5789) (H. Rept. 115–730), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Drug Review, Utilization, Good Governance (Medicaid DRUG) Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5799) (H. Rept. 115–728), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Health Homes for Opioid-Use-Disorder Medicaid Enrollees Encouraged (Medicaid Health HOME) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5810) (H. Rept. 115–727), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Pharmaceutical Home Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5808) (H. Rept. 115–726), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Providers Are Required To Note Experiences in Record Systems To Help In-Need Patients (Medicaid PARTNERSHIP) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5801) (H. Rept. 115–725), H5091 [12JN]

Medicare and Opioid Safe Treatment (MOST) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5776) (H. Rept. 115–764), H5283 [19JN]

Medicare Clear Health Options in Care for Enrollees (Medicare CHOICE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5686) (H. Rept. 115–741), H5092 [12JN]

Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5685) (H. Rept. 115–715), H5020 [8JN]

Nomination of James W. Carroll, Jr., To Be Office of National Drug Control Policy Director: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6189 [17SE]

Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5590) (H. Rept. 115–746), H5092 [12JN]

Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2842) (S. Rept. 115–285), S4512 [27JN]

Opioid Crisis Response Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2680), S2517 [7MY]

Opioid Quota Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2535), S4035 [19JN]

Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5798) (H. Rept. 115–739), H5092 [12JN]

Opportunities To Provide for Illicit Opioid Interdiction and Detection (OPIOID) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3047) (S. Rept. 115–353), S6924 [13NO]

Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5795) (H. Rept. 115–724), H5091 [12JN]

Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2315), S2642 [14MY]

Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5333) (H. Rept. 115–827), H6262 [16JY]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2554), S5516 [31JY]

Postoperative Opioid Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 115–753), H5151 [13JN]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act Revision and Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3029), S4843 [9JY]

Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5773) (H. Rept. 115–761), H5283 [19JN]

Preventing Drug Diversion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2837), S4035 [19JN]

Protecting Seniors From Opioid Abuse Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5684) (H. Rept. 115–742), H5092 [12JN]

Providing Reliable Options for Patients and Educational Resources (PROPER) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5775) (H. Rept. 115–763), H5283 [19JN]

Require Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Sponsors To Establish Drug Management Programs for At-Risk Beneficiaries: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5675) (H. Rept. 115–743), H5092 [12JN]

Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users’ Treatment (REACH OUT) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5796) (H. Rept. 115–729), H5091 [12JN]

Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6199) (H. Rept. 115–850), H6587 [19JY]

Rural Development of Opioid Capacity Services (Rural DOCS) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5477) (H. Rept. 115–731), H5091 [12JN]

Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5788) (H. Rept. 115–722), H5020 [8JN]

Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4841) (H. Rept. 115–747), H5092 [12JN]

Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5676) (H. Rept. 115–759), H5283 [19JN]

Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2851) (H. Rept. 115–713), H5020 [8JN]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances (SALTS) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 207), S4035 [19JN]

Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5735) (H. Rept. 115–719), H5020 [8JN]

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5294) (H. Rept. 115–749), H5092 [12JN]

Using Data To Prevent Opioid Diversion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2838), S4035 [19JN]

Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5418) (H. Rept. 115–693), H4283 [21MY]

Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3832) (H. Rept. 115–684), H4241 [18MY]

Statements

Opioid Epidemic: Jean and Dave Duffy, H5171 [14JN]

Right To Try Act: Senator Johnson, H4360 [22MY]

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: American Society of Addiction Medicine, H9252 [28SE]

——— National Association for Behavorial Healthcare, H9251 [28SE]

——— Simona Combi, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H9250 [28SE]

Summaries

Animal Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5509–S5511 [31JY]

Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5576 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 787, consideration of H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5107 [13JN]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 5735, Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act, H5107 [13JN]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act, H5107 [13JN]

H. Res. 949, consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H5294 [20JN]

H. Res. 949, consideration of H.R. 5797, Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care That Is Appropriate and Responsible in Its Execution (IMD CARE) Act, H5294 [20JN]

H. Res. 949, consideration of H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H5294 [20JN]

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H. Res. 990, support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, H6486 [18JY]

H. Res. 1012, consideration of H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act, H7100 [24JY]

H. Res. 1099, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9174–H9242 [28SE]

H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H5522–H5560 [22JN]

H.R. 449, Synthetic Drug Awareness Act, H5029 [12JN]

H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5212–H5215 [15JN]

H.R. 3832, Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act, H4250 [21MY]

H.R. 4275, Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act, H5066 [12JN]

H.R. 4284, Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids (INFO) Act, H5034 [12JN]

H.R. 4684, Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act, H5036 [12JN]

H.R. 5009, Dept. of HHS sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities, H5042 [12JN]

H.R. 5041, Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act, H5043 [12JN]

H.R. 5102, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, H5045 [12JN]

H.R. 5176, Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act, H5047 [12JN]

H.R. 5197, Alternatives to Opioids in the Emergency Department (ALTO) Act, H5067 [12JN]

H.R. 5228, Stop Counterfeit Drugs by Regulating and Enhancing Enforcement Now (SCREEN) Act, H5049–H5051 [12JN]

H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1521 [13MR], H1738 [21MR]

H.R. 5261, Treatment, Education, and Community Help (TEACH) To Combat Addiction Act, H5052 [12JN]

H.R. 5272, ensure that Dept. of HHS federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based, H5053 [12JN]

H.R. 5294, Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act, H5115 [13JN]

H.R. 5327, Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act, H5055 [12JN]

H.R. 5333, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act, H6227–H6235 [16JY]

H.R. 5353, Eliminating Opioid Related Infectious Diseases Act, H5059 [12JN]

H.R. 5418, Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act, H4257 [21MY]

H.R. 5473, Better Pain Management Through Better Data Act, H5031 [12JN]

H.R. 5483, Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act, H5060 [12JN]

H.R. 5554, FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization, H6237–H6241 [16JY]

H.R. 5582, Abuse Deterrent Access Act, H5061 [12JN]

H.R. 5587, Peer Support Communities of Recovery Act, H5069 [12JN]

H.R. 5590, Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act, H5247 [19JN]

H.R. 5605, Advancing High Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act, H5239–H5241 [19JN]

H.R. 5676, Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act, H5261 [19JN]

H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, H4302–H4310 [22MY]

H.R. 5685, Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act, H5064 [12JN]

H.R. 5687, Securing Opioids and Unused Narcotics With Deliberate (SOUND) Disposal and Packaging Act, H5234 [19JN]

H.R. 5723, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act, H5264 [19JN]

H.R. 5735, Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act, H5179 [14JN]

H.R. 5752, Stop Illicit Drug Importation Act, H5117 [13JN]

H.R. 5762, Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking Act, H5267 [19JN]

H.R. 5773, Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act, H5258 [19JN]

H.R. 5774, Combating Opioid Abuse for Care in Hospitals (COACH) Act, H5254 [19JN]

H.R. 5775, Providing Reliable Options for Patients and Educational Resources (PROPER) Act, H5256 [19JN]

H.R. 5788, Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, H5164–H5166 [14JN]

H.R. 5796, Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users’ Treatment (REACH OUT) Act, H5237 [19JN]

H.R. 5797, Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care That Is Appropriate and Responsible in Its Execution (IMD CARE) Act, H5338 [20JN]

H.R. 5801, Medicaid Providers Are Required To Note Experiences in Record Systems To Help In-Need Patients (Medicaid PARTNERSHIP) Act, H5245–H5247 [19JN]

H.R. 5811, amend FDA policies relative to postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances, H5243 [19JN]

H.R. 5812, Creating Opportunities That Necessitate New and Enhanced Connections That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies (CONNECTIONS) Act, H5071–H5073 [12JN]

H.R. 5889, Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act, H5124 [13JN]

H.R. 5890, Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act, H5125 [13JN]

H.R. 5891, Improving the Federal Response to Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder Act, H5127 [13JN]

H.R. 5892, Dept. of Labor Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace establishment, H5129 [13JN]

H.R. 5925, Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act, H5304–H5321 [20JN]

H.R. 6029, Reauthorizing and Extending Grants for Recovery From Opioid Use Programs (REGROUP) Act, H5121 [13JN]

H.R. 6069, Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act, H5589 [25JN]

H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H5325 [20JN]

H.R. 6110, Pain Management, Treatment, and Recovery Act, H5250–H5252 [19JN]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act, H7651–H7653 [25JY]

H.R. 6740, Border Tunnel Task Force Act, H8748 [25SE]

H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]

S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4355 [22MY]

S. 573, National Criminal Justice Commission Act, S8037–S8039 [22DE]

S. 916, Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act, S2882–S2884 [23MY]

S. 2535, Opioid Quota Reform Act, S1632 [12MR]

S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act, S6033 [4SE], H8799 [25SE]

S. 2554, Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act, H8795 [25SE]

S. 2667, Hemp Farming Act, S2124 [12AP]

S. 2710, Protecting Moms and Infants Act, S2323 [19AP]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 2730, Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act, S2346–S2348 [23AP]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2795, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, S2518–S2527 [7MY]

S. 3029, Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act revision and extension, S6154 [12SE], H10054 [11DE]

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

S. Con. Res. 49, correction in enrollment of S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act, S6390 [28SE], H9412 [2OC]

S. Res. 371, recognize importance of bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Mexico in areas of trade, security, law enforcement, energy, economy, and culture and encourage strengthening of NAFTA, S141 [10JA]

S. Res. 379, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids, S470 [23JA]

S. Res. 437, support goals of World Tuberculosis Day, S1792 [19MR]

S. Res. 507, recognize importance of goal of National Women’s Health Week to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV, S2681 [15MY]

S. Res. 572, support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and employees of and denounce efforts to abolish agency, S4918 [11JY]

S. Res. 578, commemorate DEA anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees, S5070 [18JY]

S. Res. 600, World Hepatitis Day, S5520 [31JY]

S. Res. 611, support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler, S5763 [21AU]

S. Res. 669, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, S6545 [4OC]

S. Res. 670, Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act anniversary, S6733 [9OC]

S. Res. 690, affirm importance and commend life-saving accomplishments of Orphan Drug Act, and recognize need and continued support for research in development of therapies, treatments, and cures for rare diseases, S7055 [15NO]

DRUMRIGHT, JAMES

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1041 [23JY]

DRUNKEN DRIVING

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Transportation: condition Federal highway funding to States on enactment and enforcement of laws charging individuals who drive a motor vehicle, with a child passenger, while intoxicated or impaired (see H.R. 7099), H9448 [26OC]

Law enforcement: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1501 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Law enforcement: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (H.R. 5218), E280 [8MR]

DUAIME, BOB

Remarks in House

American Red Cross: Give Life Hero Award recipient, H4290 [22MY]

DUARTE, CHRISTIANA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1203 [15FE]

DUBOIS, ID

Remarks in House

Idaho: tribute to Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, E273 [7MR]

DuBOIS, PA

Remarks in House

DuBois Area Middle School: tribute to Google, Inc., CS First Roadshow computer science education presentation, H4852 [7JN]

DuBOSE, EDWARD O.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1514 [13NO]

DUCK HILL, MS

Remarks in House

Young Chapel Missionary Baptist Church: anniversary, E1508 [13NO]

DUCKWORTH, TAMMY (a Senator from Illinois)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4419, S4447, S4448 [26JN], S4661, S4670 [27JN], S4755 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3328, S3351, S3370, S3377 [7JN], S3603, S3627, S3629, S3630, S3718, S3719, S3720, S3721, S3723 [11JN], S3844, S3845, S3855, S3860 [12JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5761, S5767, S5775, S5778 [21AU], S5851, S5854, S5859 [22AU], S5900 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5306 [24JY], S5380, S5389 [25JY], S5426, S5431, S5435 [26JY], S5457 [30JY], S5501, S5519 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381 [6MR], S1474, S1475, S1484, S1493, S1494, S1497 [7MR], S1580, S1585, S1594, S1614 [8MR], S1635 [12MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4051, S4053, S4054 [19JN], S4265, S4282, S4289 [20JN], S4325 [21JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1089, S1090, S1091 [14FE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), S6147, S6152 [12SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Heart Month: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S6305 [25SE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Arctic Ocean: prohibit drilling (see S. 991), S2624 [10MY]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2343 [23AP]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of the Census: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5620 [15AU]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S1845 [20MR]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

CDC: reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see S. 2579), S2992 [5JN]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR]

Chicago, IL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 720), S7431 [11DE]

Climate: express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Coast Guard: prescribe requirements to improve safety of amphibious passenger vessels by providing reserve buoyancy to ensure such vessels stay afloat in the event of flooding (see S. 3301), S5517 [31JY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S2343 [23AP]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S2624 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 116), S5004 [17JY]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1846 [20MR]

——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see S. 2408), S840 [8FE]

——— provide for a program to commemorate 75th anniversary of World War II (see S. 3661), S7133 [27NO]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S6190 [17SE]

——— expand monthly payments that may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see S. 2136), S23 [3JA]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6191 [17SE]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S7357 [6DE]

——— establish energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program (see S. 3376), S5931 [23AU]

Dept. of HHS: designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (see S. 783), S2836 [22MY]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S613 [5FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 693), S7432 [11DE]

——— provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see S. 1653), S6925 [13NO]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S6388 [28SE]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU]

——— require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms (see S. 2006), S5424 [26JY]

——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see S. 3460), S6223 [18SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

——— grant lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specific eligibility requirements (see S. 2144), S67 [8JA]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see S. 3112), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see S. 1328), S2969 [4JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see S. 2763), S6190 [17SE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7089 [26NO]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

——— secure urgent resources vital to Indian victims of crime (see S. 1870), S2969 [4JN]

Dept. of Labor: provide reasonable break time at the workplace for nursing mothers (see S. 2122), S7510 [12DE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S6144 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (see S. 999), S613 [5FE]

Dept. of Transportation: reduce number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by underride crashes and improve motor carrier and passenger motor vehicle safety (see S. 2219), S550 [29JA]

——— require State safety oversight agencies to inspect public rail transit systems and develop risk-based inspection guidance for such agencies (see S. 3139), S4410 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 2105), S1317 [1MR]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 339), S2878 [23MY]

——— study effectiveness of Veterans Crisis Line in preventing veteran suicide (see S. 2174), S5067 [18JY]

Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]

Diseases and disorders: recognize importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide (see S. Res. 310), S5620 [15AU]

District of Columbia: statehood (see S. 1278), S5693 [16AU]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3035 [6JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

Drugs: decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S7509 [12DE]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 496), S2485 [26AP]

Energy Reorganization Act: clarify whistleblower rights and protections for Dept. of Energy and NRC employees (see S. 2968), S2924 [24MY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

——— revise ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities (see S. 3671), S7190 [28NO]

——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S2794 [21MY]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Executive Office of the President: reauthorize Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise (see S. 3165), S4734 [28JN]

FAA: authorize grants from the small airport fund for construction or improvement of a nonapproach control tower (see S. 3512), S6341 [26SE]

——— establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S2343 [23AP]

——— support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S2322 [19AP]

Federal agencies and departments: address environmental justice through agency actions and permitting decisions and strengthen legal protections against environmental injustice for low-income and minority communities (see S. 1996), S6925 [13NO]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see S. 2276), S4411 [26JN]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see S. 2274), S348 [19JA]

FEMA: carry out a pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see S. 2701), S2261 [18AP]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see S. Res. 678), S6816 [11OC]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see S. 1152), S5583 [1AU]

——— require appropriate Federal banking agencies to increase risk-sensitivity of capital treatment of certain centrally cleared options (see S. 3283), S5423 [26JY]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1244 [27FE]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1945), S2041 [10AP]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2879 [23MY]

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 387), S581 [30JA]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S6190 [17SE]

FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 436), S1735 [14MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2486 [26AP]

Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to establish procedures for considering certain credit scores when determining whether to purchase a residential mortgage (see S. 1685), S1220 [26FE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S1630 [12MR]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see S. 3505), S6965 [14NO]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S3602 [11JN]

Illinois: anniversary of statehood (see S. Res. 683), S6816 [11OC]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 281), S7133 [27NO]

——— limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations (see S. 845), S3982 [18JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3907 [13JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S5991 [28AU]

Investments: require 401(k) plan sponsors to inform participants of projected monthly income expected at retirement based on current account balances (see S. 868), S4369 [25JN]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S2680 [15MY]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S7358 [6DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see S. Res. 481), S5694 [16AU]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (see S. 2715), S5719 [20AU]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

Legislative branch of the Government: establish Office of Disability Policy (see S. 3261), S5363 [25JY]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S6926 [13NO]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see S. 1301), S4966 [16JY]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2392 [24AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 479), S6224 [18SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: protect (see S. 3330), S5582 [1AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3530), S6965 [14NO]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S188 [16JA]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S6145 [12SE]

National and Community Service Administration: establish (see S. 2029), S7191 [28NO]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National Employee Ownership Month: designate (see S. Res. 665), S6438 [2OC]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S5620 [15AU]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 751), S2836 [22MY] (see S. 3172), S6030 [4SE]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see S. Res. 483), S2440 [25AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 498), S2485 [26AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Wear Red Day: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]

Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 3543), S7256 [3DE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see S. 2919), S2835 [22MY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see S. 3436), S6142 [12SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6223 [18SE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S5519 [31JY]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]

Public welfare programs: ensure that mental health screenings and assessments are provided to children and youth upon entry into foster care (see S. 439), S6356 [27SE]

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (see S. 3609), S7276 [4DE]

Russia: condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see S. Res. 571), S5519 [31JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S2342 [23AP]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

SBA: establish enhanced cybersecurity assistance and protections for small businesses (see S. 2735), S2992 [5JN]

——— expand participation in the Microloan Program (see S. 526), S1790 [19MR]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (see S. 2283), S1791 [19MR]

——— temporarily reauthorize certain pilot programs under the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see S. 1961), S2992 [5JN]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

Science: promote botanical research and sciences capacity (see S. 3240), S5066 [18JY]

Second Chance Month: designate (see S. Res. 440), S2392 [24AP]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) (organization): strengthen entrepreneurial resources (see S. 2034), S2992 [5JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 915), S2120 [12AP]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see S. 732), S5991 [28AU]

——— ensure deductions for State and local taxes remain intact (see S. 2254), S301 [18JA]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 1589), S4735 [28JN]

——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see S. 817), S5719 [20AU]

——— increase work opportunity credit for certain Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI beneficiaries and vocational rehabilitation referrals, and expand benefits relative to access for the disabled (see S. 3260), S5362 [25JY]

——— limit amount of certain qualified conservation contributions (see S. 2436), S4843 [9JY]

——— modify global intangible low-taxed income by repealing tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net controlled foreign corporation tested income on a per-country basis (see S. 3674), S7190 [28NO]

——— provide exclusion from gross income for interest on certain small business loans (see S. 2378), S1453 [7MR]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S1949 [22MR]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S6030 [4SE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 1023), S5268 [24JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S6029 [4SE]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S3953 [14JN]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 66), S6439 [2OC]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: extend authority to establish Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center (see S. 3298), S5455 [30JY]

Voting: require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see S. 3049), S6190 [17SE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 1101), S7386 [10DE]

——— oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S3953 [14JN]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7790 [18DE]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S4734 [28JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see S. 2114), S5518 [31JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to troops who defended Bataan (see S. 890), S5455 [30JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S5067 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see S. 2488), S1316 [1MR]

Colleges and universities: support community college and industry partnerships (see S. 2390), S703 [7FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO]

Creating American Investment, Redevelopment, and Opportunity Task Force: establish (see S. 2363), S581 [30JA]

Crime: prosecute as a Federal crime the assault or intimidation of a passenger train crew member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted (see S. 2861), S2724 [16MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy industry, including solar, wind, cybersecurity, and other low-carbon emissions sectors or zero-emissions sectors of the energy industry (see S. 3088), S4035 [19JN]

Dept. of HUD: improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see S. 3492), S6304 [25SE]

Dept. of Transportation: allow airport projects to be eligible to participate in the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program (see S. 3647), S7051 [15NO]

——— require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (see S. 3432), S6142 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (see S. 2565), S1765 [15MR]

Disabled: promote provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities (see S. 3728), S7356 [6DE]

Endometriosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 451), S1948 [22MR]

EPA: prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO]

——— report certain hiring to carry out the Safe Drinking Water Act (see S. 2869), S2725 [16MY]

——— require notice of chemical-related public health risks, publish list of sites requiring additional review when an exposure risk is determined, and reform chemical review process (see S. 3691), S7241 [29NO]

FCC: prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone and video service rates (see S. 2520), S1578 [8MR]

Financial institutions: permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (see S. 2361), S581 [30JA]

Firearms: implement a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and a record of sale system for those firearms (see S. 3002), S3034 [6JN]

GSA: make information relative to travel by heads of Executive agencies and other senior individuals publicly available (see S. 2630), S1948 [22MR]

Medicare: provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy (see S. 3687), S7241 [29NO]

National Runaway Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 711), S7242 [29NO]

NIST: establish a premise plumbing research laboratory to update data on plumbing standards in order to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency (see S. 3037), S3293 [7JN]

Perez-Montes, Miguel A., Jr.: relief (see S. 2411), S840 [8FE]

Senate Rules: authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes (see S. Res. 463), S2120 [12AP]

Surplus Government property: provide access to and manage distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see S. 2679), S2141 [16AP]

Taxation: expand credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals (see S. 3459), S6223 [18SE]

——— reinstate taxation of foreign oil related income (see S. 3804), S8017 [21DE]

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA]

Notices

Intention to object to nomination of Howard C. Nielson, Jr., to be district judge: by, S1398 [6MR]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, S387 [20JA], S408 [21JA]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S387 [20JA], S408 [21JA]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 1301), S387 [20JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 1301), unanimous-consent request, S408 [21JA]

Dept. of Education: provide greater support to college students with dependents by increasing access to on-campus child care (S. 1690), S675 [7FE]

Dept. of HHS: promote child care and early learning (S. 1806), S675 [7FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), S7837 [19DE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S675 [7FE]

Financial institutions: permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (S. 2361), S1785 [19MR]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S387 [20JA], S408 [21JA]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6512 [4OC], S6617 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6512 [4OC], S6617 [5OC]

Marcus, Kenneth L.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights, S3278• [7JN]

Naperville Responds for Veterans (organization): tribute to ‘‘Strength and Honor’’ event in Naperville, IL, S2010• [9AP]

Scudder, Michael Y.: confirmation as circuit judge, S2677• [15MY]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (S. 337), S675 [7FE]

St. Eve, Amy J.: confirmation as circuit judge, S2677• [15MY]

Votes: position on missed, S2117• [12AP], S2138• [16AP], S2677• [15MY], S2788• [21MY], S2828• [22MY], S2872• [23MY], S3289• [7JN], S3596• [11JN], S3948• [14JN], S4032• [19JN], S4726 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Bowlsbey, Maile P.: tribute to birth, S2283, S2284 [18AP], S2304 [19AP]

Tribute, S1994 [9AP], S2301 [19AP]

Tributes

Abrams, John N., S6296 [25SE]

Augsburger, Arol, S2770• [17MY]

Bauer, Paul, S1238 [27FE]

Fong Gay Leon Wu, S869• [12FE]

Freeman, Lisa C., S6768• [10OC]

Gray, Richard, S6731• [9OC]

Hong, Larry Leong, S2515• [7MY]

Ivy, Doris, S5514• [31JY]

McCombs, Shirley A., S6811• [11OC]

McGinnis, Aubrey, S6185• [17SE]

Slichter, Charles P., S1627• [12MR]

DUE DILIGENCE FOR FEMA DISASTER CONTRACTORS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4995), H1074 [8FE]

DUE PROCESS RESTORATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2128) (H. Rept. 115–1118), H10609 [2JA]

DUENAS, CONCEPCION B. (CONNIE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E47 [16JA]

DUENAS, PATRICIA GARCIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E527 [24AP]

DUFF, JAMES C.

Letters

First Step Act, H10400 [20DE]

DUFFIE, JOE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1103 [27JY]

DUFFY, JEAN AND DAVE

Statements

Opioid Epidemic, H5171 [14JN]

DUFFY, KEEGAN

Statements

Opioid Epidemic: Jean and Dave Duffy, H5171 [14JN]

DUFFY, SEAN P. (a Representative from Wisconsin)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H478 [17JA]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 644), H1373 [5MR]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 4660), H133 [10JA]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H3064 [9AP]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H9152 [27SE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H976 [7FE]

——— replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H6112 [11JY]

Copyrights: establish database of nondramatic musical works and sound recordings to help entities that wish to publicly perform such works and recordings to identify and compensate the rights owners (see H.R. 3350), H733 [30JA]

Crime: prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4655), H1729 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 5640), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program (see H.R. 5429), H3059 [5AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (see H.R. 5869), H4209 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4733 [25MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1268 [26FE]

Dept. of Transportation: amend rules relative to electronic logging devices that record driving time to monitor hours of service for commercial drivers (see H.R. 3282), H173 [12JA]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H4139 [16MY]

——— modify eligibility requirements for participation in a commercial driver pilot program (see H.R. 3889), H784 [5FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H9415 [2OC]

Drugs: include fentanyl analogues under schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and have no medical use (see H.R. 4922), H1699 [19MR]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Endangered species: provide that nonnative species shall not be treated as endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 2603), H677 [29JA]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

FCC: require broadband Internet service providers to clearly notify users of privacy policies and give users approval rights relative to disclosure and use of collected user information (see H.R. 2520), H629 [25JA]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (see H.R. 4828), H552 [18JA]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 2871), H554 [18JA]

FEMA: exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from mandatory purchase requirement under National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5618), H9449 [26OC]

GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (see H.R. 5846), H4138 [16MY]

Great Lakes Week: designate (see H. Res. 868), H3750 [3MY]

Hmong New Year: observance (see H. Res. 1056), H7941 [7SE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]

IRS: prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1268 [26FE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3708 [26AP]

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H478 [17JA]

——— repeal changes to exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see H.R. 1156), H1442 [6MR]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H9408 [28SE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

——— support businesses and extend child tax credits for families (see H.R. 5975), H4731 [25MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2911), H9408 [28SE]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H478 [17JA]

——— provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities (see H.R. 5192), H2043 [22MR]

Taxation: provide for flexible giving accounts (see H.R. 6616), H9416 [2OC]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H4243 [18MY]

Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building, Milwaukee, WI: designate (see H.R. 5784), H3935 [11MY]

Veterans: authorize those entitled to disability compensation to continue to participate in Thrift Savings Plan through deduction and deposit of a percentage of their disability compensation (see H.R. 4262), H1221 [20FE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9569 [16NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: provide procedures for guidance issued (see H.R. 5534), H3395 [17AP]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (see H.R. 5793), H3975 [15MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: modify skilled nursing facility training lockout penalties to allow certain facilities to continue certified nurse assistant training (see H.R. 6986), H9405 [28SE]

National Sarcoma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1103), H9406 [28SE]

SEC: adjust certain resubmission thresholds for shareholder proposals (see H.R. 5756), H3929 [10MY]

——— revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act (see H.R. 5051), H1212 [15FE]

——— revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms (see H.R. 6745), H7941 [7SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6784), H8170 [12SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: provide procedures for guidance issued (H.R. 5534), H3396 [17AP]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (H.R. 5793), H3977 [15MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: modify skilled nursing facility training lockout penalties to allow certain facilities to continue certified nurse assistant training (H.R. 6986), H9407 [28SE]

SEC: adjust certain resubmission thresholds for shareholder proposals (H.R. 5756), H3930 [10MY]

——— revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms (H.R. 6745), H7942 [7SE]

——— revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act (H.R. 5051), H1213 [15FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H8171 [12SE]

Remarks

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7129 [24JY]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (H.R. 5793), H6012 [10JY]

——— develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (H.R. 4258), H178, H180, H181 [16JA]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5175 [14JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), H181, H182, H183 [16JA]

Eau Claire, WI: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 3055 members killed or injured while volunteering in a highway cleanup project, E1542• [20NO]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H4342 [22MY]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, H7129 [24JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), H9710 [29NO]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1630 [15MR]

FRS: provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), H3219 [13AP]

Insurance: preserve State-based system of insurance regulation and provide greater oversight and transparency of international insurance standards setting processes (H.R. 4537), H6009 [10JY]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), H1158, H1159 [14FE]

SEC: increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H6310 [17JY]

——— prohibit from compelling a person to produce or furnish algorithmic trading source code or similar intellectual property without issuance of a subpoena, H1158, H1159 [14FE]

——— revise any rules necessary to enable closed-end companies to use securities offering and proxy rules that are available to other issuers of securities (H.R. 4279), H183, H184 [16JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9544 [16NO]

Votes: position on missed, E147• [6FE], E225• [27FE], E267• [6MR], E501• [18AP], E882• [21JN], E1025• [17JY]

Wisconsin Lao Veterans of America, Inc.: tribute, E1482• [30OC], E1624• [10DE]

Tributes

Cook, Randy, E863• [19JN]

Drake, Colin G., E1281• [24SE]

Dunbar, Jonathan, E462• [13AP]

Frank, Gus, E23• [10JA]

Ketchum, Rufus L., E1239• [12SE]

Moberg, Glen, E1729• [21DE]

Moyer family, E1029• [18JY]

Rivard, Justin, E323• [15MR]

DUFFY, SHANNON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4945 [12JY]

DUFFY, TARYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1744 [2JA]

DUGGAN, JUANITA D.

Letters

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H6180 [13JY]

DUHN, ALLAN P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E962 [3JY]

DUHNKE, WILLIAM D., III

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S567 [30JA]

DUKE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Cook, Samuel D.: tribute (S. Res. 285), S8036 [22DE]

DUKUREH, JAHA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4278 [20JN]

DULANEY, VERA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9671 [28NO]

DULLES, VA

Remarks in House

SkyWest Airlines: tribute to round-trip service between Plattsburgh, NY, International Airport and Dulles International Airport near Washington, DC, E1172 [24AU]

DUMALA, SUNAYANA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H489 [18JA], E291 [9MR]

DUNBAR, JONATHAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E462 [13AP]

DUNBAR, PAUL L.

Bills and resolutions

Coins: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 6214), H5648 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Coins: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 6214), E905 [25JN]

DUNCAN, CLEO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1514 [13NO]

DUNCAN, DALTON

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E430 [11AP]

DUNCAN, GLEN

Letters

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, H4757 [5JN]

DUNCAN, HANNAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1129 [7AU]

DUNCAN, JEFF (a Representative from South Carolina)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H7754 [14AU]

Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H1477 [7MR]

Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 637), H10270 [17DE]

Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and repeal Federal regulations on switchblade knives which burden citizens (see H.R. 84), H173 [12JA]

Colleges and universities: require disclosure of hazing incidents (see H.R. 2926), H903 [6FE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H1610 [14MR]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H5095 [12JN]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct certain activities to secure the international land borders within designated wilderness areas (see H.R. 3593), H903 [6FE]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H3148 [11AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H9092 [26SE] (see H.R. 7207), H9768 [6DE]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5507 [21JN]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5507 [21JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program establishing a secure, patient-centered, portable medical records system, that would allow veterans to have access to their personal health information (see H.R. 3497), H1342 [1MR]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H5506 [21JN]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3055 [2AP]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7782 [31AU]

Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

EPA: exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H7728 [26JY]

Farrakhan, Louis: condemn promotion of ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jews and the Jewish religion and all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance (see H. Res. 772), H1610 [14MR]

FDA: strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 2871), H4694 [23MY]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (see H.R. 200), H5286 [19JN]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Gun-Free School Zones Act: repeal (see H.R. 34), H1335 [27FE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H5094 [12JN]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6264 [16JY]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5363 [20JN]

——— create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H8728 [13SE]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7782 [31AU]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9444 [23OC]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see H.R. 6195), H5649 [25JN]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H478 [17JA]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9691 [28NO]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

——— waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 5310), H3507 [24AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1653 [15MR]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

——— support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza (see H.J. Res. 135), H4850 [6JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3708 [26AP]

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7728 [26JY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H1543 [13MR]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (see H.R. 4606), H1653 [15MR]

——— repeal restrictions on exports and imports by allowing domestic suppliers to export natural gas after completing FERC review process (see H.R. 4605), H1653 [15MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 394), H1442 [6MR]

Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office, Lake City, SC: designate (see H.R. 7230), H9819 [10DE]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H8172 [12SE]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (see H. Res. 1028), H7687 [25JY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]

Taxation: apply current income tax brackets to capital gains brackets (see H.R. 6179), H7728 [26JY]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6460), H7748 [7AU]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H8743 [24SE]

——— enhance requirements for secure geological storage of carbon dioxide for purposes of the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see H.R. 4857), H1610 [14MR]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H8728 [13SE]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 2310), H733 [30JA]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H1127 [13FE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H4584 [22MY]

——— prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote seller and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see H.R. 6824), H8725 [13SE]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H4210 [17MY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H1477 [7MR]

U.N.: ensure accountability, promote reform, and limit anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias (see H.R. 2232), H1477 [7MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

Unemployment: require substance abuse risk assessment and targeted drug testing as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3330), H1609 [14MR]

Voting: prohibit a State from registering an individual to vote in elections for Federal office unless the individual provides documentary proof that they are a U.S. citizen (see H.R. 6723), H9463 [2NO]

——— recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1071), H8887 [25SE]

Waters, Representative: censure and condemn relative to remarks about President Trump, members of his administration, and his supporters (see H. Res. 966), H5748 [26JN]

——— condemn and censure relative to remarks about public treatment of members of the Trump administration (see H. Res. 962), H5817 [27JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7759 [21AU]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7921 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H581 [19JA]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Immigration: codify Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6182), H5505 [21JN]

Voting: prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (see H.R. 6482), H7154 [24JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (H.R. 4844), H582 [19JA]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (H.R. 6450), H6589 [19JY]

Immigration: codify Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6182), H5506 [21JN]

Voting: prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (H.R. 6482), H7155 [24JY]

Remarks

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus: tribute to annual Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clay Competition, H4163 [17MY]

Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act: implementation, H69 [9JA]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1361 [5MR], H3893 [10MY]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (H. Res. 676), H69 [9JA]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H1361 [5MR], H3893 [10MY]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, H69 [9JA]

Power resources: global competitiveness of U.S. oil and gas industry, H5354 [20JN]

Votes: position on missed, H5136• [13JN]

Voting: recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1071), H9050 [26SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1117 [13FE]

Tributes

Campbell, Alexander S., H5368 [21JN]

DUNCAN, JOHN J., JR. (a Representative from Tennessee)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4707 [24MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3720 [27AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3720 [27AP]

Articles and editorials

Disappearing ‘Man’s Man Blues’, Suzanne Fields, Washington (DC) Times, E1336• [28SE]

Every Day One Local Vietnam Veteran Picks Up Trash and Prays for Everyone Who Passes Him, Brittany Crocker, Knoxville (TN) News Sentinel, E721• [23MY]

‘Pay Up You NATO Deadbeats or Else,’ Eric Margolis, H6047 [11JY]

U.S. Is No Stranger to Interfering in the Elections of Other Countries, Nina Agrawal, Los Angeles (CA) Times (2016), H6268 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Arms sales: modify certification and reporting requirements for sales of major defense equipment relative to which nonrecurring costs of research, development, and production are waived or reduced (see H.R. 6296), H5975 [28JN]

Corps of Engineers: convey certain property to Nashville, TN (see H.R. 5419), H3052 [29MR]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

——— provide for conveyance of certain property in Cheatham County, TN (see H.R. 5703), H3833 [8MY]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H6112 [11JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, extend and subsequently repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar (see H.R. 4265), H1653 [15MR]

——— modify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirement applicable to able-bodied adults without dependents (see H.R. 2996), H554 [18JA]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H2043 [22MR]

——— allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H583 [19JA]

——— provide for accreditation reform, require institutions of higher education to publish information on student success, and provide for fiscal and student loan accountability by institutions (see H.R. 4274), H555 [18JA]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H3931 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H8728 [13SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize a grant for nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to support oversight and anti-abuse education at the U.S. Olympic Committee, its national governing body, and each Paralympic sports organization (see H.R. 5252), H1542 [13MR]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see H.R. 4854), H1478 [7MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9758 [30NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H5022 [8JN]

Disabled: promote and ensure delivery of special education and related services to students with visual and hearing disabilities through appropriate instructional methodologies (see H.R. 1120), H1653 [15MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H8732 [17SE]

Drugs: require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H3397 [17AP]

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1699 [19MR]

EPA: provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see H.R. 4902), H2043 [22MR]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 2212), H1502 [8MR]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 2871), H3210 [12AP]

Federal agencies and departments: provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see H.R. 5415), H4139 [16MY]

——— require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H404 [16JA]

Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see H.R. 559), H3743 [27AP]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H581 [19JA]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7871 [5SE]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H3576 [25AP]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H3930 [10MY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H1543 [13MR]

Immigration: provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H555 [18JA]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H976 [7FE]

Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN: designate (see H.R. 5349), H1727 [20MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2723), H1336 [27FE]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (see H.R. 6105), H7743 [3AU]

Major Homer L. Pease Post Office, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 6621), H7723 [26JY]

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7728 [26JY]

——— ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1939), H3210 [12AP]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1825), H2043 [22MR]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H7728 [26JY]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 1617), H3064 [9AP]

——— prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see H.R. 1038), H3210 [12AP]

——— provide for demonstration project to evaluate the fiscal impact of covering low vision devices as durable medical equipment (see H.R. 2050), H1477 [7MR]

——— require drug price concessions, incentive payments, and adjustments to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D (see H.R. 5958), H4728 [24MY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H1442 [6MR]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H1477 [7MR]

Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency, provide spending information and limits on such programs, and prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see H.R. 2832), H678 [29JA]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H8732 [17SE]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H7689 [25JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H8732 [17SE]

Taxation: reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H7754 [14AU]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H1127 [13FE] (see H.R. 5447), H3507 [24AP]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H629 [25JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H8732 [17SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 6263), H7728 [26JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 4044), H1653 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bankruptcy: prohibit payment of bonuses to highly compensated employees and insiders of the debtor to perform services during the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6912), H9089 [26SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: require producers to choose between receiving Federal crop insurance coverage or agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage (see H.R. 5203), H1476 [7MR]

GAO: study feasibility of establishing and maintaining automated system that tracks prescription drug prices (see H.R. 6593), H7722 [26JY]

Remote Area Medical (organization): grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5488), H3209 [12AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: privatize administration and operation of Midway Atoll and transfer exclusive jurisdiction to a Board of Governors of the Midway Atoll (see H.R. 6879), H8884 [25SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Bankruptcy: prohibit payment of bonuses to highly compensated employees and insiders of the debtor to perform services during the bankruptcy case (H.R. 6912), H9091 [26SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: require producers to choose between receiving Federal crop insurance coverage or agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage (H.R. 5203), H1477 [7MR]

GAO: study feasibility of establishing and maintaining automated system that tracks prescription drug prices (H.R. 6593), H7726 [26JY]

Remote Area Medical (organization): grant Federal charter (H.R. 5488), H3210 [12AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: privatize administration and operation of Midway Atoll and transfer exclusive jurisdiction to a Board of Governors of the Midway Atoll (H.R. 6879), H8885 [25SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1449 [7MR], H10513 [21DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H978, H981 [8FE]

Armed Forces: decision to withdraw from Syria, H10513 [21DE]

Budget: deficit, H981 [8FE]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1279 [27FE]

Dean Stone Bridge, Blount County, TN: designate (H.R. 3469), H1517 [13MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration (H. Res. 908), H4598 [23MY]

——— report on existing incentive programs for cost-saving ideas and how to expand and streamline such programs to reward personnel who improve efficiency, H4598 [23MY]

Dept. of Education: address issues relative to increasing levels of Federal student loan debt, H90 [10JA]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3720, H3721 [27AP]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H5162 [14JN]

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: establish a national standard for hiring motor carriers, H3720, H3721 [27AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3720, H3721 [27AP]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6072 [11JY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H978, H981 [8FE]

Foreign countries: U.S. interference or attempts to influence presidential elections in other countries, H6268 [17JY]

GAO: study feasibility of establishing and maintaining automated system that tracks prescription drug prices (H.R. 6593), E1096• [26JY]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9534 [15NO]

Iron and steel industry: imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, H1449 [7MR]

Jordan, Representative: allegations of knowledge of sexual misconduct by Ohio State University team doctor against students while employed as assistant wrestling coach, H6269 [17JY]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, E1335• [28SE]

NATO: urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, H6047 [11JY]

Syria: alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3155 [12AP]

Transportation Security Administration: U.S. Air Marshals Service funding, H3589 [26AP]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy and the Middle East, H3155 [12AP]

Tributes

Bell, Phillip W. (Wayne), E1477• [30OC]

Dunn, Paul E., E1081• [26JY]

Jameson, Tanner L., E1319• [27SE]

Jensen, Tom, E1088• [26JY]

Keck, Lillian E. Duncan, E175• [13FE]

Volk, Lou, E721• [23MY]

Wright, Ella Mae, E1487• [2NO]

DUNCAN, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E40 [12JA]

DUNCAN, ROBERT M.

Remarks in Senate

Postal service: nomination to be Postal Service Governor, S6006 [28AU]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Postal Service Governor: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2517 [7MY]

DUNCAN, STUART K. (KYLE)

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S2304 [19AP], S2338 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: confirmation as circuit judge, S2447, S2477 [26AP]

——— nomination to be circuit judge, S2333, S2336, S2337 [23AP], S2360, S2362, S2363, S2366–S2372 [24AP]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to views on sexual orientation or gender identity, S2336 [23AP], S2362, S2363, S2366–S2371 [24AP]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S299 [18JA]

DUNCANSVILLE, PA

Remarks in House

Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation: tribute, H1232 [26FE]

DUNKLIN, KRISTINA E.N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E353 [21MR]

DUNLAP, IL

Remarks in House

Dunlap High School: tribute to girls’ track team, E1040 [19JY]

DUNLAP, KIT

Remarks in House

Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives: Legacy Award recipient, H7162 [25JY]

DUNLAP, RICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1293 [25SE]

DUNLAP, TN

Remarks in House

Dunlap Police Dept.: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award finalist, H4145 [17MY]

DUNLOP, ANDREW

Remarks in House

College of DuPage: tribute to American Institute of Architects Distinguished Project Merit Award recipients, E3 [5JA]

DUNN, ALEXANDRA DAPOLITO

Remarks in Senate

EPA: nomination to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances, S8054 [2JA]

DUNN, BRENDAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2736 [17MY]

DUNN, CRAIG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1626 [10DE]

DUNN, DANNY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E421 [10AP]

DUNN, JASON R.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S6803 [11OC]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6189 [17SE]

DUNN, MADELINE

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E984 [10JY]

DUNN, NEAL P. (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4706 [24MY]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5561 [22JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H555 [18JA]

Armed Forces: require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8172 [12SE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H3316 [13AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate Rayburn House Office Building room as the ‘‘Stephen D. Vermillion III, Room’’ (see H. Res. 624), H7689 [25JY]

Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H1477 [7MR]

Colleges and universities: require the FBI to create a list of foreign intelligence threats to higher education and require reporting to Dept. of Education of certain gifts from such entities (see H.R. 6821), H8725 [13SE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: bring into the regular appropriations process (see H.R. 2553), H1217 [16FE]

Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: recognize U.S. role in evolving energy landscape in member countries (see H. Res. 795), H6559 [18JY]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 5013), H1177 [14FE]

CPSC: require compliant flame mitigation devices to be use on portable fuel containers for flammable liquids (see H.R. 919), H9574 [20NO]

Crime: make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 5698), H3931 [10MY]

——— provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H3395 [17AP]

Dept. of Commerce: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1508 [9MR]

Dept. of Energy: authorize Office of Science basic research programs (see H.R. 5905), H4582 [22MY]

——— establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 5906), H4582 [22MY]

——— provide directors of the National Laboratories signature authority for certain agreements (see H.R. 5907), H4582 [22MY]

——— provide for a low-dose radiation basic research program (see H.R. 4675), H1127 [13FE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H5095 [12JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H3397 [17AP]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H5153 [13JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop educational materials relative to human trafficking in schools (see H.R. 5407), H2041 [22MR]

——— establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H8728 [13SE]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H3931 [10MY]

——— require a certain percentage of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grant funds to be used for salaries and benefits of school resource officers (see H.R. 7209), H9758 [30NO]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see H.R. 4910), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program establishing a secure, patient-centered, portable medical records system, that would allow veterans to have access to their personal health information (see H.R. 3497), H3050 [26MR]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (see H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (see H.R. 5215), H1500 [8MR]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 6398), H6462 [17JY]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (see H.R. 5242), H3046 [23MR]

——— develop and implement national standards and best practices for school resource officers (see H.R. 5243), H3046 [23MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6650 [23JY]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

EPA: direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY] (see H.R. 6468), H6648 [23JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1179 [14FE]

Firearms: limit authority of States and localities to regulate conduct, or impose penalties or taxes, in relation to rifles or shotguns (see H.R. 3576), H975 [7FE]

——— revise various laws that interfere with the right of people to obtain and use firearms for all lawful purposes (see H.R. 2620), H3148 [11AP]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see H.R. 5248), H3707 [26AP]

FTC: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see H.R. 3409), H5094 [12JN]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Health: improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1606), H3210 [12AP]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H1373 [5MR]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9152 [27SE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

——— reaffirm U.S. support, condemn U.N. Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions that target Israel, and support expansion of anti-boycott laws to international organizations (see H. Res. 728), H1214 [15FE]

Keiser University: anniversary (see H. Res. 680), H18 [8JA]

Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 6780), H8169 [12SE]

Medicare: improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H7871 [5SE]

——— modernize physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models (see H.R. 4206), H478 [17JA]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H1729 [20MR]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H7920 [6SE]

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]

NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3343 [16AP]

——— support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1334 [27FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H6464 [17JY]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H5095 [12JN]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H1609 [14MR]

SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building, Oviedo, FL: designate (see H.R. 4840), H733 [30JA]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6650 [23JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6650 [23JY]

Taxation: apply current income tax brackets to capital gains brackets (see H.R. 6179), H5505 [21JN]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3979 [15MY]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 564), H5094 [12JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: develop and carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness relative to use of technology in food and agriculture (see H.R. 6386), H6262 [16JY]

——— update Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program (see H.R. 5379), H2040 [22MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authority to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed (see H.R. 7119), H9510 [13NO]

Taxation: provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael (see H.R. 7166), H9573 [20NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (see H.R. 5787), H3975 [15MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: develop and carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness relative to use of technology in food and agriculture (H.R. 6386), H6263 [16JY]

——— update Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program (H.R. 5379), H2042 [22MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authority to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed (H.R. 7119), H9510 [13NO]

Taxation: provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael (H.R. 7166), H9574 [20NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), H3977 [15MY]

Letters

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Peter Morris, Alex Dodd, David White, Jay Higham, and John Steinbrun, Opioid Treatment Program Consortium, H5561 [22JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1658 [19MR], H4983 [8JN], H5819 [28JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H894 [6FE], H10493 [20DE]

Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (H.R. 115), E16• [9JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4590 [23MY]

——— making appropriations, H894 [6FE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10493 [20DE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H4044 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans who live a certain distance from a VA organ transplant center to receive care at certain non-departmental facilities, H4044 [16MY]

——— carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (H.R. 3642), H4248, H4249, H4250 [21MY]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (H.R. 4830), H4254, H4255, H4256 [21MY]

——— enter into memorandum of understanding with a national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs under which departmental health care providers shall query such network, H4044 [16MY]

——— enter into memorandum of understanding with a national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs under which departmental health care providers shall query such network (H.R. 3832), H4250, H4251 [21MY]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H4044 [16MY]

——— provide documents on oversight of Electronic Health Record Modernization Program to ensure medical records are available electronically and are easily transferrable between medical facilities (H.R. 4245), H4253, H4254 [21MY]

——— waive copayment requirement for medical and hospital services in the case of certain billing errors and inform veterans of payment plan and waiver rights relative to untimely billing (H.R. 1972), H4247, H4248 [21MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4984 [8JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H10493 [20DE]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H5028 [12JN]

——— prohibit expansion of classes of health care workers who are authorized to dispense narcotics for narcotic treatment, H5561, H5562 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5561, H5562 [22JN]

Eastpoint, FL: express condolences to victims, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, a wildfire, H5758 [27JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4984 [8JN]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H894 [6FE]

Griner, Lynetta Usher: Florida Farm Bureau Federation Florida Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1065• [25JY]

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: observance, E16• [9JA]

Newbauer, Tom: Association of Defense Communities Defense Community Leadership Award recipient, H5293 [20JN]

Panama City, FL: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, E481• [17AP]

Ray Hendrix Veterans Clinic, Statesboro, GA: designate (H.R. 3946), H4251, H4252, H4253 [21MY]

Roddenberry, Katrina: NASA Microgravity University for Educators Challenge participant, H1231 [26FE]

Tyndall AFB, FL: accelerate modernization of F–22 fighter training wing, H4590 [23MY]

——— tribute to recovery efforts in aftermath of Hurricane Michael, H9773 [10DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), H9478 [13NO]

Votes: position on missed, H7666• [25JY]

Tributes

Bell, Herman, H6591 [23JY]

Buzzett, Harry A., E717• [23MY]

Christie, Frank E., E1310• [26SE]

Clancy, Mike, H3159 [12AP]

Daly, John, H31 [9JA]

Dartland, Walter, E282• [8MR]

Dombroski, John E., E1067• [25JY]

Enis, Carl P., H1658 [19MR]

Ford, Tommy, E486• [17AP]

Lewis, Margaret K., E537• [25AP]

Lindsey, Taylor, H3561 [25AP]

Owens, Frank, E535• [25AP]

Penney, Brad and Sue, E727• [24MY]

Ramirez, Noel, H3561 [25AP]

Sargent, Patrick D., H5231 [19JN]

Wadfod, Troy, H5819 [28JN]

Wise, Robert A., E1309• [26SE]

DUNN, PAUL E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1081 [26JY]

DUNNE, CHARLES

Appointments

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S7194 [28NO]

DUNNE, JOHN P.

Memorandums

Recommended Lawsuit Against North Carolina Republican Party, Helms Campaign for Senate Committee, et al. (1991), S7204 [29NO]

DUNNE, MICHAEL (TONY)

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: Office of the Sec. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S5755 [21AU]

DUNNIGAN, ALICE ALLISON

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Res. 1060), H8170 [12SE]

DuPAGE COUNTY, IL

Remarks in House

College of DuPage: tribute to American Institute of Architects Distinguished Project Merit Award recipients, E3 [5JA]

DUPONT, PA

Remarks in House

Price, Bob: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Person of the Year award recipient, E480 [17AP]

DUPREE, JAMIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5077 [12JN]

DUPREE, PETER

Remarks in House

Tribute, H897 [6FE]

DUQUE, IVAN

Remarks in House

Colombia: tribute to election as President, H5230 [19JN]

DURAN, ALEXA

Remarks in House

Miami, FL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]

DURAN, GLORIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E534 [25AP]

DuRANT, LINDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6245 [16JY]

DURBIN, RICHARD J. (a Senator from Illinois)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4420, S4447, S4448 [26JN], S4641, S4670, S4685 [27JN], S4715, S4770 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3243 [6JN], S3328, S3370, S3375 [7JN], S3638, S3720, S3722 [11JN], S3763, S3768, S3770, S3851 [12JN], S3907, S3914 [13JN], S3957 [14JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5730 [20AU], S5767, S5787 [21AU], S5851, S5853, S5854 [22AU], S5901, S5904, S5936 [23AU]

Dept. of HHS: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), S7520, S7525 [12DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5240, S5274, S5307 [24JY], S5382, S5388, S5389, S5390 [25JY], S5425 [26JY], S5456 [30JY], S5501, S5519 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1387 [6MR], S1468, S1475, S1484, S1493, S1494 [7MR], S1585, S1590, S1594, S1614 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4051, S4053 [19JN], S4265, S4283 [20JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7791 [18DE]

Appointments

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Conferee: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, Livia Albeck-Ripka and Kendra Pierre-Louis, New York (NY) Times, S2430 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN]

AID: establish Palestinian Partnership Fund to promote joint economic development and finance joint ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the U.S., Israel, and the Middle East (see S. 3549), S7587 [13DE]

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S6145 [12SE]

——— modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1949 [22MR]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S7275 [4DE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1317 [1MR]

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1792 [19MR]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP]

Bureau of Prisons: improve compassionate release process (see S. 2471), S2440 [25AP]

Bureau of the Census: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5518 [31JY]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S3602 [11JN]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Cambodia: support successful implementation of 1991 Paris Peace Agreement (see S. 2412), S840 [8FE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S6191 [17SE]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S7927 [19DE]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2485 [26AP]

Climate: express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Coast Guard: prescribe requirements to improve safety of amphibious passenger vessels by providing reserve buoyancy to ensure such vessels stay afloat in the event of flooding (see S. 3301), S5585 [1AU]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 635), S6143 [12SE]

Creating American Investment, Redevelopment, and Opportunity Task Force: establish (see S. 2363), S581 [30JA]

Credit: exclude from credit reports medical debt that is recently delinquent or has been paid, provide for a timetable for verification of medical debt, and increase efficiency of credit markets with more perfect information (see S. 3351), S5692 [16AU]

——— improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE]

——— prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see S. 1143), S6143 [12SE]

Crime: make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (see S. 3170), S6190 [17SE]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN]

DEA: report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (see S. 2838), S2678 [15MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]

Dept. of Education: add disclosure requirements to the institution of higher education financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 888), S4410 [26JN]

——— address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1875 [21MR]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S2322 [19AP]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6142 [12SE]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (see S. 2699), S2261 [18AP]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE]

——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see S. 1121), S4875 [10JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S6059 [6SE]

Dept. of HHS: allow expedited approval of generic prescription drugs and temporary importation of prescription drugs during noncompetitive drug markets and drug shortages (see S. 183), S1338 [5MR]

——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (see S. 783), S2992 [5JN]

——— ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 693), S7432 [11DE]

——— require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms (see S. 2006), S6143 [12SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

——— establish an election security grant program (see S. 3116), S5719 [20AU]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see S. 1328), S6143 [12SE]

——— improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see S. 3492), S6304 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2554 [8MY]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7051 [15NO] (see S. 3747), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6818 [11OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2835 [22MY]

——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration (see S. 336), S2552 [8MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3760 [12JN]

Drugs: prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2926 [24MY]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 496), S2485 [26AP]

Elections: prohibit establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see S. 2939), S2877 [23MY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO]

——— require notice of chemical-related public health risks, publish list of sites requiring additional review when an exposure risk is determined, and reform chemical review process (see S. 3691), S7241 [29NO]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see S. 2705), S5584 [1AU]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S4513 [27JN]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S2013 [9AP]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (see S. 842), S582 [30JA]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see S. 424), S7275 [4DE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

FEMA: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see S. Res. 678), S6816 [11OC]

Financial institutions: require appropriate Federal banking agencies to increase risk-sensitivity of capital treatment of certain centrally cleared options (see S. 3283), S5933 [23AU]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 1212), S4735 [28JN]

——— ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5585 [1AU]

Forest Service: provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see S. 3333), S5582 [1AU]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S2835 [22MY]

FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2518 [7MY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see S. 2269), S614 [5FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S2969 [4JN]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S7319 [5DE]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S2041 [10AP]

Hurricanes: pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S2774 [17MY]

Insurance: cap prescription drug cost-sharing (see S. 3194), S4916 [11JY]

——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S6060 [6SE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1632 [12MR]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S139 [10JA]

——— limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see S. 3517), S6342 [26SE]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6542 [4OC]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: impose sanctions (see S. 1591), S188 [16JA]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 2275), S23 [3JA]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5456 [30JY]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S2595 [9MY]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 21 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see S. 3462), S6223 [18SE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S7587 [13DE]

Medicare: establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2322 [19AP]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see S. 497), S7989 [20DE]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 670), S6732 [9OC]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S6191 [17SE]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (see S. 3324), S7319 [5DE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 657), S6356 [27SE]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 449), S1948 [22MR]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5694 [16AU]

National Girls & Women in Sports Day: observance (see S. Res. 398), S704 [7FE]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 639), S6224 [18SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 394), S651 [6FE]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see S. Res. 483), S2440 [25AP]

National Speech and Debate Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 415), S1243 [27FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Trauma Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 346), S2596 [9MY]

National Trauma-Informed Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 346), S2596 [9MY]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support investigation into killing of protestors, call for negotiations to end political crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see S. Res. 556), S4369 [25JN]

——— report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S5066 [18JY]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3757), S7586 [13DE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Oswaldo Payá Way, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 539), S5066 [18JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6631 [5OC]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see S. 372), S3035 [6JN]

Privacy: encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 523), S2924 [24MY]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]

Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]

Read Across America Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S1316 [1MR]

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (see S. Res. 584), S5108 [19JY]

——— condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see S. Res. 571), S4875 [10JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S969 [14FE]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S4735 [28JN]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

SEC: require disclosure of payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination (see S. 2454), S1243 [27FE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Senate Rules: authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes (see S. Res. 463), S2219 [17AP]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 2637), S2969 [4JN]

——— require applicable manufacturers to include information on payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in certain transparency reports (see S. 308), S3952 [14JN]

Surplus Government property: provide access to and manage distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see S. 2679), S2141 [16AP]

Taxation: increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish an increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on a monthly basis (see S. 2018), S7386 [10DE]

——— require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3756), S7586 [13DE]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties (see S. Res. 562), S4734 [28JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S500 [24JA] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S3953 [14JN]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S1735 [14MR]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, urge release of political prisoners, and support OAS review of, and response to, human rights abuses (see S. Res. 363), S139 [10JA]

——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status and strengthen internal migration systems in surrounding countries (see S. 3759), S7586 [13DE]

——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 1437), S5832 [22AU]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 1101), S7509 [12DE]

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S2485 [26AP]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2518), S1452 [7MR]

Bureau of Prisons: reform use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing (see S. 2724), S2321 [19AP]

Chicago, IL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 720), S7431 [11DE]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY]

DEA: enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse (see S. 2535), S1629 [12MR]

Dept. of Education: promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see S. 3686), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program (see S. 2830), S2623 [10MY]

Dept. of Labor: address needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies (see S. 3784), S7925 [19DE]

Drugs: improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP]

Energy Reorganization Act: clarify whistleblower rights and protections for Dept. of Energy and NRC employees (see S. 2968), S2924 [24MY]

EPA: revise ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities (see S. 3671), S7190 [28NO]

FDA: impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes (see S. 3319), S5582 [1AU]

FEMA: carry out a pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see S. 2701), S2261 [18AP]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see S. 3272), S5360 [25JY]

Illinois: anniversary of statehood (see S. Res. 683), S6816 [11OC]

Immigration: designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible aliens (see S. 2785), S2485 [26AP]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (see S. 3263), S5360 [25JY]

Medicaid: reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (see S. Res. 535), S3035 [6JN]

Privacy: give option to delete personal information collected by Internet operators resulting from Internet activity prior to age 13 (see S. 2965), S2924 [24MY]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (see S. Res. 414), S1243 [27FE]

Cloture motions

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

Court decisions

Ms. L. et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’) et al., preliminary injunction blocking family separation and ordering the Federal Government to implement family reunification procedures, S4462 [27JN]

Letters

Nomination of Brian A. Benczkowski to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: several Senators, S4856 [10JY]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 756, First Step Act, S7756 [18DE]

Privilege of the floor

Rossi, Rachel, S7805 [18DE]

Teji, Manpreet, S6701 [5OC]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5241 [24JY], S5327 [25JY], S5406 [26JY]

Amtrak: require Inspector General to update audit report concerning on-time performance, S5241 [24JY]

Appropriations: legislative process, S6751 [10OC]

——— making consolidated appropriations, S1889, S1915 [22MR]

——— making continuing, S4 [3JA], S259 [17JA], S308 [18JA], S316 [19JA], S362 [20JA], S399 [21JA], S432 [22JA], S804 [8FE], S6206 [18SE]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S400 [21JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1666 [13MR], S7459 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1811 [20MR], S7158 [28NO]

Bankruptcy: prohibit funding for Federal loan guaranty agencies to contest and litigate certain undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5327 [25JY]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: confirmation as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4975 [17JY]

——— nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4854–S4856 [10JY]

——— suitability to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division relative to representation of Alfa Bank JSC in defamation lawsuit concerning possible Russian interference in Presidential election, S4855 [10JY], S4975 [17JY]

Black History Month: observance, S1279 [28FE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5093 [19JY]

Bowlsbey, Bryan and Senator Duckworth: tribute to birth of child, S2283 [18AP]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2569 [9MY]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S6335 [26SE]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Lincoln Park Zoo, S5909 [23AU]

——— condemn shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S7148 [28NO]

——— express condolences to victims of Little Village neighborhood house fire, S5951 [27AU]

——— tribute to Chicago HEAL (Hospital Engagement, Action, and Leadership) Initiative, S6436 [2OC]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6751 [10OC]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1669 [13MR], S6787, S6788 [11OC]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1669 [13MR], S6787, S6788 [11OC]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S2197 [17AP]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6751 [10OC]

Correctional institutions: ensure access by faith-based organizations to provide anti-recidivism programs to prisoners, S7776 [18DE]

Courts: impact of special interest groups on selection of Federal judiciary nominees, S5743 [21AU]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1860 [21MR]

DEA: address importation of illegal drugs, S4388 [26JN]

——— enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse, S6174 [17SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3747 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth, S5891 [23AU]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3747 [12JN], S3967 [18JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5475 [31JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, S4864 [10JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent request, S3747 [12JN]

——— deployment of National Guard to assist with border security, S2474 [26AP]

——— making appropriations, S258 [17JA], S804 [8FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5734 [21AU], S5809, S5811 [22AU], S5882, S5883, S5891, S5892 [23AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6206 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), unanimous-consent request, S5893 [23AU]

Dept. of Education: prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (S. 3686), S7243 [29NO]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S1935 [22MR], S2803 [22MY], S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, S7459 [12DE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S258 [17JA]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), S5045 [18JY], S5083 [19JY]

Dept. of HUD: urge investigation into Alexander County, IL, Housing Authority, S6298 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: clarify crimes that would make prisoners ineligible for prison rehabilitation programs or early release, S7743, S7757, S7776 [18DE]

——— condemn practice of having underaged illegal aliens appear in immigration courts, S6461 [3OC]

——— curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, S7758 [18DE]

——— decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S4854 [10JY], S5256 [24JY], S6709 [9OC]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7644 [17DE], S7742, S7743, S7756, S7757, S7758, S7776 [18DE], S7839 [19DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), S7021 [15NO]

——— report to Congress on recidivism rates of inmates released as result of efforts to reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7776 [18DE]

——— require victim notification when a prisoner’s status is changed, S7742, S7757, S7776 [18DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1889, S1915 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2197 [17AP]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), House amendment, S2871 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5241, S5245 [24JY], S5327 [25JY], S5406 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S2871 [23MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5735 [21AU], S5809, S5811 [22AU], S5882, S5883, S5891, S5892 [23AU], S6206 [18SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5241 [24JY], S5327 [25JY]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6751 [10OC]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S805 [8FE]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6792 [11OC]

Drugs: address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, S7554–S7556 [13DE]

——— address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S3873 [13JN], S7841 [19DE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6174 [17SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6480, S6481 [3OC]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809, S5811 [22AU], S5882, S5883 [23AU]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2366 [24AP]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to views on sexual orientation or gender identity, S2366 [24AP]

Earth Day: observance, S2429 [25AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1535 [8MR]

Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, S5245 [24JY]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S1370 [6MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S966 [14FE]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7108 [27NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7108 [27NO]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2568 [9MY], S2705 [16MY]

FEMA: require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 600), S5126 [23JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5241, S5245 [24JY], S5327 [25JY]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, S1575 [8MR]

——— gun control, S958 [14FE], S1225 [27FE], S1534, S1574 [8MR], S1720 [14MR], S1889, S1890 [22MR], S2802 [22MY], S7149 [28NO]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, S1889 [22MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (S. 2135), S1534 [8MR], S1721 [14MR]

——— raise the age of legal purchase from 18 to 21 years of age, S1574 [8MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, S1575 [8MR]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S804 [8FE]

Floods: anniversary of flooding in Illinois, S5126 [23JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Illinois, S1237 [27FE]

Freedom of speech: importance, S6786 [11OC]

Freedom of the press: importance, S218 [17JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S308 [18JA], S316 [19JA], S362 [20JA], S399 [21JA], S432 [22JA]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2753 [17MY]

——— suitability to be CIA Director relative to role in CIA detention and interrogation program, S2753 [17MY]

Health: medical research funding, S805 [8FE]

History: contributions of Irish immigrants, S1933–S1935 [22MR]

Illinois: anniversary of statehood (S. Res. 683), S7265 [4DE]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, S1410–S1413 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1646 [13MR], S1882 [21MR], S4295 [20JN], S5557 [1AU]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S5, S11–S13 [3JA], S133 [10JA], S218, S259 [17JA], S308 [18JA], S316 [19JA], S362 [20JA], S399 [21JA], S432 [22JA], S478 [24JA], S619 [6FE], S695 [7FE], S1326–S1328 [5MR], S1915, S1918 [22MR], S2023 [10AP], S2410 [25AP], S2869, S2870 [23MY], S4388 [26JN], S5474 [31JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), unanimous-consent request, S1917 [22MR], S2870 [23MY]

——— ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, S1147 [15FE]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S804 [8FE], S857 [12FE], S890 [13FE], S931, S933 [14FE], S1147 [15FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (S. 3263), unanimous-consent request, S5329 [25JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S2983 [5JN], S3872 [13JN], S4295 [20JN], S4386–S4388 [26JN], S4462, S4463, S4465 [27JN], S4882 [11JY], S5083 [19JY], S5328, S5329, S5331 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S5557 [1AU], S6461 [3OC]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S7459 [12DE]

——— reform, S4388 [26JN], S4464 [27JN], S5331 [25JY], S5474 [31JY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6709 [9OC]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (S.J. Res. 64), S7458 [12DE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4854 [10JY], S5743 [21AU], S6198 [18SE], S6284 [25SE], S6420 [2OC], S6461 [3OC], S6567, S6693 [5OC]

——— request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5744 [21AU], S6568 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6198 [18SE], S6284 [25SE], S6420 [2OC], S6461 [3OC], S6567, S6693 [5OC]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354 [23AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354 [23AP]

March for Our Lives: tribute, S1889, S1890 [22MR]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions, S6174 [17SE], S6480, S6481 [3OC]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma, S6174 [17SE]

——— address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (S. 774), S1280 [28FE], S6436 [2OC]

National Women’s History Month: observance, S1872 [21MR]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (S. Res. 535), S3010 [6JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, S4864 [10JY], S5244 [24JY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7644 [17DE], S7742, S7743, S7756, S7757, S7776 [18DE], S7839 [19DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent request, S7758 [18DE]

Northern Illinois University: anniversary of mass shooting, S958 [14FE]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5041 [18JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S958 [14FE], S1574 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S5256 [24JY]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5892 [23AU]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2354 [23AP]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2409 [25AP]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S6787 [11OC]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2569 [9MY]

——— use of Senate blue-slip courtesy relative to confirmation of judicial nominees, S2569 [9MY], S2635 [14MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: modify monetary allowance payable to a former President, S3747 [12JN]

Purdue University: urge commitment to end certain practices, such as, predispute mandatory arbitration clauses and class action bans in student enrollment, after acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University, S6806 [11OC]

Quincy, IL: outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at the Illinois Veterans Home, S2590 [9MY]

Russia: enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4988 [17JY]

Rwanda: removal of treatment as terrorist organizations of Rwandan Patriotic Front and Rwandan Patriotic Army for purposes of immigration, S3968 [18JN]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2802 [22MY]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7157–S7159 [28NO]

——— role in disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi while visiting Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, S6786 [11OC]

Scudder, Michael Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2635 [14MY]

Senate: tribute to Members and staff who worked on S. 756, First Step Act, S7839 [19DE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), S5882, S5892 [23AU]

Senate Rules: authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes (S. Res. 463), S2283 [18AP]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S2197 [17AP]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S363 [20JA], S401 [21JA]

Special Olympics: anniversary, S5504 [31JY]

SSA: disapprove rule on implementation of legislation improving the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by including certain recipients of disability benefits (H.J. Res. 40), S1225 [27FE]

St. Eve, Amy J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2635 [14MY]

St. Patrick’s Day: observance, S1933 [22MR]

States: allow regulations on use of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid from firefighting foam, S2197 [17AP]

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees, S1575 [8MR]

——— ongoing civil war, S1575 [8MR]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S2196 [17AP]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S804 [8FE], S931, S933 [14FE], S1147 [15FE], S1918 [22MR]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S857 [12FE], S890 [13FE]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), unanimous-consent request, S903 [13FE]

Thailand: tribute to rescue of children from flooded cave, S4882 [11JY]

Thomas, Clarence: Supreme Court confirmation process relative to accusations of sexual harassment, S6198 [18SE], S6285 [25SE]

Tobacco industry: past and current efforts to oppose regulation of tobacco products, S2354–S2356 [23AP]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend law enforcement and first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in central Illinois, S7352 [6DE]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, S218 [17JA]

——— characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4974, S4987 [17JY], S5244 [24JY]

——— decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S2537 [8MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, S1646 [13MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S4864 [10JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to freedom of the press, S218 [17JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, S5256 [24JY], S5406 [26JY], S6709 [9OC]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S620 [6FE], S1326 [5MR], S5556–S5558 [1AU]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S6788 [11OC]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4296 [20JN]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4974, S4987 [17JY], S5244 [24JY]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (S. Res. 414), S2590 [9MY]

——— call for release of Juan Requesens, S6181 [17SE]

——— condemn recent election results, call for release of political prisoner, and express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2897 [24MY]

——— express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2050–S2052 [11AP]

——— human rights violations, S6181 [17SE]

Votes: position on missed, S165 [11JA], S518• [25JA], S5611• [15AU], S5689• [16AU]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1669 [13MR], S2354 [23AP]

Workers’ Memorial Day: observance, S2918 [24MY]

YWCA: anniversary, S6537 [4OC]

Texts of

S. 2328, Pay Our Military Act, S349 [19JA]

S. 2518, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S1456–S1460 [7MR]

S. 2535, Opioid Quota Reform Act, S1632 [12MR]

S. 2701, Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act, S2263 [18AP]

S. 2724, Solitary Confinement Reform Act, S2324 [19AP]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 2785, Defending Elections Against Trolls From Enemy Regimes (DETER) Act, S2487 [26AP]

S. 2830, Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Act, S2628 [10MY]

S. 2965, Clean Slate for Kids Online Act, S2935 [24MY]

S. 3205, Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, S4952 [12JY]

S. 3263, Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act, S5363–S5366 [25JY]

S. 3272, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S5369–S5373 [25JY]

S. 3319, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Act, S5585 [1AU]

S. 3671, EPA revision of ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities, S7192 [28NO]

S. 3686, Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act, S7244 [29NO]

S. 3776, Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act, S7791–S7795 [18DE]

S. 3784, Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S7928–S7930 [19DE]

Tributes

Addams, Jane, S1872 [21MR]

Akaka, Daniel K., S2022 [10AP]

Alexander, Senator, S7644 [17DE]

Bauer, Paul, S958 [14FE], S1212 [26FE], S1889 [22MR]

Black, Timuel, S7273 [4DE]

Bush, George, S7263 [4DE]

Butler, Robert L., S292 [18JA]

Cochran, Senator, S1881 [21MR], S1898 [22MR]

Doherty, Donald P., S7906 [19DE]

Donnelly, Senator, S7424 [11DE], S7741 [18DE]

Flake, Senator, S7556 [13DE]

Hatcher, Marian, S1279 [28FE]

Heitkamp, Senator, S7425 [11DE]

Hurwit, Cathy, S7907 [19DE]

Kelleher, Keith, S6181 [17SE]

Kennedy, Robert F., S3010 [6JN]

Knight, Pamela, S2918 [24MY]

Kozeny, Jill, S7741 [18DE]

Leighton, George, S4500 [27JN]

Libby, Frank T., S6537 [4OC]

Mackenzie, John B. (Jack), S7351 [6DE]

Magruder, Steve, S6958 [14NO]

McCain, John, S5962 [28AU]

McCaskill, Senator, S7559 [13DE]

Meeks, James W., S247 [17JA]

Morton, Lorraine H., S6271 [24SE]

Murphy, Pat, S1873 [21MR]

Nelson, Senator, S7459 [12DE]

Persch, JoAnn, S1873 [21MR]

Peterson, Mark, S1763 [15MR]

Peterson, Peter G., S2512 [7MY]

Pradel, A. George, S6271 [24SE]

Preston, Dwain (Doc), S2431 [25AP]

Ramirez, Jorge, S4337 [21JN]

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, S1881 [21MR]

Smikle, Ken, S6272 [24SE]

Weisman, Joel, S248 [17JA]

Wells, Ida B., S1872 [21MR]

DURHAM, JOHN H.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

DURHAM, NC

Lists

North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team members and coaching staff, H1588 [14MR]

Remarks in House

Airolina Young Aviators Program: tribute, E326 [15MR]

John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 3460), H6222, H6223 [16JY]

North Carolina Central University: tribute to men’s basketball team, H1588 [14MR]

Remarks in Senate

John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 3460), S7066 [15NO], S8002 [20DE]

Reports filed

John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse, Durham, NC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 115–818), H6262 [16JY]

Texts of

H.R. 3460, John Hervey Wheeler U.S. Courthouse, Durham, NC, H6222 [16JY]

D’URSO, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E666 [16MY]

DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY

Remarks in House

Pawling, NY: anniversary of Pawling Volunteer Fire Dept., E1100 [26JY]

DUTTON, ANDREA L.

Letters

Response to Wall Street Journal editorial on the impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S5261 [24JY]

DUTY TO REPORT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

DUVAL COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Bellino, Stephanie: Duval County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3290 [7JN]

DWIGHT, IL

Remarks in House

Jensen, Lindsay: Illinois Teacher of the Year award recipient, E545 [26AP]

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMORIAL COMMISSION

Appointments

Members, S6733 [9OC]

DWYER, DANIEL S.

Remarks in Senate

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S2829 [22MY]

DYCUS, EDWARD J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E141 [6FE]

DYE, JOANNA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E647 [15MY], E671 [17MY]

DYE, MELINDA

Remarks in House

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA: Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1246 [13SE]

DYESS, AR

Bills and resolutions

Johnny Cash Post Office Building, Dyess, AR: designate (see H.R. 5934), H4692 [23MY]

DYLAN, BOB

Lyrics

‘‘Blowin’ in the Wind’’, H5278 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4724 [24MY]

Songs

‘‘Times They Are A-Changin’’’, H4724 [24MY]

DZURISIN, DIANE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E255 [5MR]

E. DILLON & CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1089 [26JY]

E. SCOTT PRUITT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ACT see Accountability for Government Officials Act

EADES, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E801 [7JN]

EAGLE COUNTY, CO

Remarks in Senate

Colorado: ensure adequate use and access to the existing Bolts Ditch headgate and ditch segment within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Eagle County, CO, S7901, S7902 [19DE]

EAKLE, SUSAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E631 [11MY]

EAMES, RUBY

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E301 [13MR]

EARHART, AMELIA

Remarks in House

Amelia Earhart Post Office Building, Atchison, KS: designate (S. 2040), H1718 [20MR], H1736 [21MR]

Tribute, H1736 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Amelia Earhart Post Office Building, Atchison, KS: designate (S. 2040), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

Amelia Earhart Post Office Building, Atchison, KS: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2040), S1163 [15FE]

Texts of

S. 2040, Amelia Earhart Post Office Building, Atchison, KS, S1527 [7MR], H1718 [20MR]

EARL, MARY E.

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7246 [29NO]

EARLE, CLETIS

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8787 [25SE]

EARLEY, EUGENE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5512 [31JY]

EARLY WARNING REPORTING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3344), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 7192), H9742 [29NO]

EARMARK ELIMINATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2330), S467 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2330), S450–S452 [23JA]

EARMARKS/LIMITED TAX OR TARIFF BENEFITS

Declaratory Statements

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H413 [16JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 125), H413 [16JA]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 128), H785 [5FE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4243 [18MY], H4850 [6JN]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1268 [26FE]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), H7871 [5SE]

——— make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (H.R. 5698), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4285 [21MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4877), H630 [25JA]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7825 [4SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5225 [15JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5364 [20JN], H5507 [21JN]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5095 [12JN]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H3979 [15MY]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1699 [19MR]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5095 [12JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5225 [15JN], H5287 [19JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3343 [16AP], H3397 [17AP], H3453 [23AP], H3507 [24AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3343 [16AP], H3397 [17AP], H3453 [23AP], H3507 [24AP]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1544 [13MR]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H5649 [25JN]

FRS: provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), H1699 [19MR]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3784 [7MY]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6042 [10JY]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4285 [21MY]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5363, H5364 [20JN], H5507 [21JN]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), H5287 [19JN]

Natural gas: codify efforts to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas (H.R. 4606), H7825 [4SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (H.R. 5963), H6651 [23JY]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3798), H8108 [10SE]

——— provide for temporary moratorium on employer health insurance mandate and delay in implementation of excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (H.R. 4616), H8108 [10SE]

——— provide health insurance coverage statements to individuals only upon request (H.R. 6718), H8108 [10SE]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), H1128 [13FE]

Tariff: modernize temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 4318), H405 [16JA]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (H.R. 1150), H8108 [10SE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), H6651 [23JY]

EARP, NAOMI C.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Agriculture for Civil Rights: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S7318 [5DE]

EARTH DAY

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

Remarks in House

March for Science: tribute, E473 [16AP]

Observance, H3404 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S2429 [25AP]

EARTH SCIENCE WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9419 [5OC]

EARTHQUAKES related term(s) Disasters

Amendments

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6361 [27SE]

Bills and resolutions

Disasters: ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met (see H.R. 7322), H10269 [17DE]

FEMA: establish pilot programs to provide long-term rental housing assistance and case management services after certain major disasters (see H.R. 7385), H10511 [20DE]

——— reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6588 [19JY]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6650), H7742 [3AU]

Letters

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H9584, H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9585 [27NO]

Remarks in House

Disasters: improve disaster response system, E810 [8JN]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, H29 [9JA]

Immigration: extend temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H7 [8JA], H29 [9JA], H94 [10JA], H455 [17JA]

Napa Valley Community Foundation: tribute to disaster relief efforts, E1374 [5OC]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), H9581–H9586, H9658 [27NO]

Remarks in Senate

Anchorage, AK: tribute to Anchorage International Airport air traffic controllers, S7923 [19DE]

Indonesia: express condolences for victims of earthquake and tsunami, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge continued assistance, S6465 [3OC]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6364 [27SE]

Point MacKenzie, AK: commend preparedness of Alaska citizens and State and local officials and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, and Federal response to, earthquake, S7349–S7351 [6DE]

——— offer condolences and support to those affected by, and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7312 [5DE]

U.S. Geologic Survey: funding, S5505 [31JY]

Reports filed

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1768) (S. Rept. 115–336), S6058 [6SE]

Texts of

S. 1768, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment, H9581–H9584 [27NO]

EASLEY, SHAUN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E892 [21JN]

EAST, BUDDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1257 [13SE]

EAST BAY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Remarks in House

Coffee, Angie: East Bay Leadership Council Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1721 [20DE]

EAST ELLIJAY, GA

Remarks in House

Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, E1201 [5SE]

EAST HANOVER, NJ

Remarks in House

First Presbyterian Church of Hanover: anniversary, E878 [20JN]

Mondelez International, Inc.: decision to withdraw from employee pension plan, H5370 [21JN], H5752 [27JN]

EAST HAVEN, CT

Remarks in House

Woodview Associates: anniversary, E874 [20JN]

EAST LAWN MEMORIAL PARKS AND MORTUARIES (business)

Remarks in House

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony honorees, E107 [29JA]

EAST LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY UNION (TELACU)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E496 [18AP]

EAST LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY UNION (TELACU) EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E496 [18AP]

EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to football team, S7867 [19DE]

EAST MONTPELIER, VT

Citations

Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Clara Ayer, S5826 [22AU]

Remarks in Senate

Ayer, Clara: Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S5826 [22AU]

EAST PALO ALTO, CA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E851 [15JN]

EAST ROSEBUD WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4645), H6337, H6338 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 4645), S5390 [25JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4645) (H. Rept. 115–666), H3884 [9MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4645, provisions, H6337 [17JY]

EAST SYRACUSE, NY

Remarks in House

Nosotros Radio, Inc.: anniversary, E1305 [26SE]

EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE HISTORIC LANDS REACQUISITION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 146), H3323–H3325 [16AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 146) (H. Rept. 115–584), H1340 [1MR]

Texts of

H.R. 146, provisions, H3323 [16AP]

EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Amendments

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6066, H6067 [11JY]

Articles and editorials

‘Pay Up You NATO Deadbeats or Else’, H6047 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Baltic States: reaffirm NATO collective defense principles, support sovereignty and express concern over Russian military activity and subversive actions, and enhance defense cooperation (see H. Res. 846), H3575 [25AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H3315 [13AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1630 [12MR]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Europe: prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase Europe’s energy security (see S. 3585), S6815 [11OC]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (see H. Res. 955), H5362 [20JN]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 139), H8170 [12SE]

Hungary: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Hungary (see H.R. 5647), H3741 [27AP]

Poland: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1168), H9763 [3DE]

Romania: celebrate anniversary of Great Union of 1918, commend citizens who fought for democracy, and reaffirm bonds with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1178), H10103 [11DE]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7133 [27NO] (see H. Res. 1162), H9743 [29NO]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (see S. 2455), S1243 [27FE]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Trump, S3597 [11JN], H5012 [8JN]

Remarks in House

Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, H6636 [23JY]

——— express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6065–H6067, H6099, H6100, H6101 [11JY], E996 [11JY]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (H. Res. 955), H7090 [24JY]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (H.J. Res. 139), E1229 [12SE]

NATO: urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY], H6047 [11JY], H6179, H6193 [13JY], H6272 [17JY]

Poland: independence anniversary (H. Res. 1168), E1592 [3DE]

Romania: observance of Great Union Day, E1584 [30NO]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, H9731 [29NO]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (H. Res. 1162), H10075, H10076 [11DE], E1668 [13DE]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (H.R. 1997), H757–H760 [5FE], E140 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Baltic States: independence anniversary, S1449 [7MR]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Elections: deter Russian interference in U.S. and Eastern European elections, S157 [11JA]

NATO: urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, S4938 [12JY]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, S7127 [27NO], S7150 [28NO]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (S. Res. 709), S7247 [29NO]

Reports filed

Recognize Independence Anniversary, Commend Reforms, Economic Growth, and NATO Partnership, and Support Commitment to Transatlantic Security and Military Capabilities of Baltic States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 432), S1840 [20MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 256, express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, H6066 [11JY]

H. Res. 1162, condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions by Russia, H10075 [11DE]

H.R. 1997, Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act, H757 [5FE]

S. Res. 432, recognize Baltic States independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities, S2017 [9AP]

S. Res. 432, recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities of Baltic States, S1634 [12MR]

S. Res. 709, condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions by Russia, S7138 [27NO]

S. Res. 746, support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters of Black Sea, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports, S8061 [2JA]

EASTERN LEGACY EXTENSION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3045), H6624, H6625 [23JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3045) (H. Rept. 115–840), H6556 [18JY]

Texts of

H.R. 3045, provisions, H6624 [23JY]

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

César Chávez Day of Celebration: observance, E418 [10AP]

EASTHAMPTON, MA

Remarks in House

Easthampton High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E539 [25AP]

EASTMAN, SEAN

Remarks in House

Iowa: 3d Congressional District Congressional App Challenge winner, E1591 [3DE]

EASTON, MD

Remarks in House

Easton/Newman Field Airport: anniversary, H7094 [24JY]

EASTON, PA

Remarks in House

Housing: anniversary of Shiloh Manor, E805 [8JN]

EASTPOINT, FL

Remarks in House

Florida: express condolences to victims, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, a wildfire, H5758 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

McWhorter, Keilan: Franklin County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]

EATON, PAUL M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1017 [16JY], E1159 [17AU]

EATON COUNTY, MI

Remarks in House

Jenkins, Andrew: Dept. of Justice Congressional Badge of Bravery recipient, H3159 [12AP]

EAU CLAIRE, WI

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts of the USA: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 3055 members killed or injured while volunteering in a highway cleanup project, E1542 [20NO]

EBERT, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Veterans: tribute to Illinois 16th District Congressional Veteran Commendation recipients, E1129 [7AU]

ECK, JOHN, SR.

Remarks in House

Springfield (IL) State Journal-Register: First Citizen award recipient, H9537 [15NO]

ECKERTY, DOUG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1536 [16NO]

ECKFORD, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of integration of Central High School, H8255 [13SE]

ECOLAB, INC.

Remarks in House

World Environment Center (organization): Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development recipient, E657 [16MY]

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT related term(s) Clean Air Act; Hazardous Substances; Recycled materials; Recycling; Renewable Energy; Water

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4879 [10JY], H4793, H4813, H4815, H4816, H4817, H4818, H4819, H4820, H4821, H4822, H4823, H4824, H4825, H4826, H4827, H4828, H4829, H4830, H4831, H4832, H4833, H4834, H4835, H4836, H4837, H4838, H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), S5202, S5219 [23JY]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (S. 2503), S5202, S5219 [23JY]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6062, S6102 [6SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122, S5134, S5202, S5203 [23JY], S5240, S5255, S5273, S5274, S5275, S5276, S5277, S5278, S5279, S5280, S5297, S5298, S5299, S5300, S5301, S5302, S5303, S5304, S5306, S5307, S5308, S5309, S5310, S5311 [24JY], S5339, S5347, S5375, S5376, S5377, S5378, S5379, S5380, S5381, S5382, S5383, S5384, S5385, S5386, S5387, S5388, S5389, S5390 [25JY], S5429, S5430, S5431, S5432, S5433, S5434, S5435, S5436, S5437 [26JY], S5460, S5461, S5462 [30JY], S5499, S5500, S5501, S5502, S5503, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU], H6434, H6435, H6436, H6437, H6438, H6439, H6440, H6441, H6442, H6443, H6444, H6445, H6446, H6447, H6448, H6449, H6450, H6451, H6452, H6453, H6454, H6455, H6456, H6457, H6459, H6460 [17JY], H6502, H6503, H6504, H6505, H6506, H6507, H6508, H6509, H6510, H6511, H6513, H6514, H6515, H6516, H6517, H6518, H6519, H6521, H6523, H6525, H6528, H6529, H6530, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534, H6535, H6536, H6537, H6538, H6539, H6540 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6280 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), S7804, S7817, S7819 [18DE]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7278 [4DE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], S5589 [1AU], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Fish and fishing: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (S. 1520), S7636, S7658 [17DE]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (S. 1425), S68, S69, S72 [8JA]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act: amend (S. 2827), S7616 [13DE]

National Estuaries Week: designate (S. Res. 642), S6545 [4OC]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567, S7600, S7615 [13DE], S7660, S7661, S7662, S7663, S7667, S7668, S7670, S7672, S7688, S7689, S7694, S7709, S7710, S7714, S7715, S7716, S7717, S7719, S7720 [17DE], S7797 [18DE], H10346 [20DE]

——— reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), S7797, S7805, S7806 [18DE]

——— update environmental sensitivity index maps for coastal areas of the Great Lakes (S. 1586), S6103 [6SE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H3906, H3907, H3908 [10MY]

——— amend (H.R. 3053), consideration (H. Res. 879), H3848 [9MY]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]

Analyses

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, S2223 [17AP]

Articles and editorials

Act Is Broken, S6628 [5OC]

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

Companies Go Green on Their Own Steam, S5896 [23AU]

Don’t Blame the Army Corps of Engineers for Okeechobee, Everglades Woes, S4903 [11JY]

EPA Workforce Shrinking to Reagan-Era Levels—Agency Official, S2100 [12AP]

Front Line of Climate Change—Black Sea Bass Surge Off R.I., S5053 [18JY]

How a Coal Baron’s Wish List Became President Trump’s To-Do List, S243 [17JA]

How Much Has ‘Climate Change’ Been Scrubbed From Federal Websites? A Lot, S2099 [12AP]

I Was Wrong on Climate Change. Why Can’t Other Conservatives Admit It, Too?, S7172 [28NO]

U.S. Has More Climate Skeptics Than Anywhere Else on Earth—Blame the GOP, S5896 [23AU]

Verleger—PES Bankruptcy Judge Could Inflict Lehman-Like Moment, S692 [7FE]

With Self-Serving Pruitt at EPA, Trump Is Building a Swamp, S2094 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

AID: prohibit funding for Global Climate Change Initiative (see H.R. 5852), H4138 [16MY]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H1501 [8MR]

Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]

Aviation: provide for use of unleaded aviation gasoline (see S. 3293), S5423 [26JY]

BatWeek: designate (see H. Res. 1136), H9449 [26OC]

BLM: convey certain lands to Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), facilitate resolution of environmental remediation and reclamation, resolve potential U.S. liability, and promote economic development in Lyon County, NV (see H.R. 5347), H1727 [20MR]

——— permanently reauthorize Rio Puerco Management Committee and Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program (see H.R. 4968), H974 [7FE]

——— release certain Federal land in California from wilderness study (see H.R. 6007), H4776 [5JN]

Cabezas de San Juan Lighthouse National Historic Landmark: designate (see H.R. 6883), H8884 [25SE]

California: designate certain lands as wilderness and as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System and parts of the San Gabriel River and Little Rock Creek as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3704), S7318 [5DE]

Clean Air Act: repeal provisions relative to regulation of certain international air pollution (see H.R. 4994), H1074 [8FE]

Clean the Bay Day: support efforts and goals (see H. Res. 912), H4729 [24MY]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H783 [5FE]

——— affirm U.S. commitment to a safe and healthy climate for future generations and solutions to restore the climate (see H. Con. Res. 137), H8884 [25SE]

——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see S. 2352), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

——— develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

——— express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

——— recognize impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and support policies that address causes and effects of climate change (see H. Res. 825), H3315 [13AP]

Coal: establish a worker adjustment assistance program to provide assistance and job retraining for workers who have lost their jobs due to unplanned closures of coal and coal-dependent industries (see H.R. 6819), H8725 [13SE]

Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see S. 2472), S1286 [28FE]

Coastal zones: recognize ecological, economic, recreational, and national security importance of oceans and Great Lakes and codify science-based marine management decisionmaking to protect marine environments (see H.R. 6300), H5980 [29JN]

——— require research in coastal sustainability and resilience to ensure continued Federal implementation and advancement of coastal resiliency efforts (see H.R. 6288), H5974 [28JN]

Constitutional amendments: respect right to clean air, pure water, and sustainable preservation of ecological integrity, and aesthetic, scenic, and historical values of natural environment (see H.J. Res. 144), H10103 [11DE]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5996), H4775 [5JN]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see S. 2866), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY] (see H.R. 8), H4242 [18MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— prioritize public health and safety in managing Lake Okeechobee and the Central and Southern Florida system by preventing toxic discharges and maintaining water quality and volume (see H.R. 6700), H7824 [4SE]

——— provide for certain water resources development activities (see S. 3789), S7926 [19DE]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (see H.R. 4880), H629 [25JA]

Delaware River: recognize importance of Upper Delaware River in New York (see H. Res. 793), H1754 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: address topsoil loss and protect drinking water from agricultural runoff (see H.R. 4892), H676 [29JA]

——— adjust Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see S. 2624), S1948 [22MR]

——— allow qualified individuals to act as technical service providers for soil nutrient management (see H.R. 5048), H1212 [15FE]

——— carry out nutrition education program to inform the public of sources of exposure to lead in the environment and of dietary nutrients that may reduce harmful effects of lead exposure (see H.R. 5696), H3782 [7MY]

——— encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]

——— establish Soil Health Initiative and Cover Crop Pilot Program (see S. 2989), S2991 [5JN]

——— expedite review and approval of new and innovative conservation technologies and practices and empower States to provide input on streamlining such technologies and practices (see H.R. 5184), H1441 [6MR]

——— improve Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 2614), S1947 [22MR]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see H.R. 5627), H3705 [26AP]

——— improve land stewardship and soil conservation (see S. 2874), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5188), H1441 [6MR]

——— mitigate threat of invasive species (see H.R. 5519), H3315 [13AP]

——— modify Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (see S. 2978), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (see H.R. 5022), H1177 [14FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— repeal Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see S. 2611), S1947 [22MR]

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access the Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water (see H.R. 5426), H3058 [5AP]

Dept. of Commerce: establish clean technology consortia to enhance economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies (see S. 2612), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5387), H2040 [22MR]

——— undertake certain activities to support waterfront community revitalization and resiliency (see S. 3265), S5360 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5671), H3746 [1MY]

Dept. of Education: provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6802), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy industry, including solar, wind, cybersecurity, and other low-carbon emissions sectors or zero-emissions sectors of the energy industry (see S. 3088), S4035 [19JN]

——— establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S6059 [6SE]

——— establish coal technology program to improve conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels and continue research on rare earth element separation technologies (see S. 2803), S2552 [8MY]

——— establish Federal Smart Building Program (see S. 2447), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5069), H1217 [16FE]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (see S. 2503), S1378 [6MR]

——— make innovative technology loan guarantee support available for battery storage technologies (see H.R. 7312), H10210 [13DE]

——— prohibit action on licensing, planning, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, NV, prior to OMB study on economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses (see H.R. 5643), H3706 [26AP]

——— provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 3495), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide for consideration of energy storage systems by electric utilities as part of a supply side resource process (see H.R. 7311), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H1211 [15FE]

——— reauthorize research in fossil energy and promote development and demonstration of environmentally responsible coal and natural gas technologies (see H.R. 5745), H3928 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: prioritize education and training for existing and new environmental health professionals (see S. 2616), S1947 [22MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]

——— extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 7188), H9742 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see S. 3405), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6992), H9405 [28SE]

Dept. of HUD: improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see S. 3492), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 6887), H8884 [25SE]

——— provide for additional lead-based paint poisoning prevention procedures for families with children under a certain age (see H.R. 6252), H5815 [27JN]

Dept. of State: publish quarterly assessments on U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement (see H.R. 7220), H9767 [6DE]

Dept. of the Interior: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (see S. 2720), S2321 [19AP]

——— conduct a special resource study of portions of Los Angeles, CA, coastal area to evaluate alternatives for protecting coastal area resources (see H.R. 6750), H7941 [7SE]

——— convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (see S. 3001), S3034 [6JN] (see H.R. 6040), H4979 [7JN]

——— declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to these emergencies (see H.R. 7005), H9406 [28SE]

——— determine feasibility of agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and flexibility in certain areas (see H.R. 6782), H8169 [12SE]

——— establish a nonregulatory program to support restoration and protection efforts in the Hudson-Mohawk River Basin region (see H.R. 7246), H9820 [10DE]

——— extend moratorium on oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 5014), H1177 [14FE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]

——— modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act in Nevada (see H.R. 6299), H5980 [29JN]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4770), H168 [11JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Mid-Atlantic States (see H.R. 6008), H4776 [5JN]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see S. 2292), S138 [10JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see S. 2298), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4774), H168 [11JA]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

——— regulate hydraulic fracturing operations on Federal lands (see H.R. 7211), H9758 [30NO]

——— study suitability and feasibility of designating the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area (see H.R. 6307), H5987 [3JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3073), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6147), H5283 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (see H. Res. 996), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish State and multistate infrastructure banks to provide loans for repair, construction, renovation, or improvement of educational facilities (see H.R. 5318), H1652 [15MR]

——— make Reclamation Water Settlements Fund permanent (see S. 3168), S4734 [28JN]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (see S. 3367), S5831 [22AU]

——— provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (see S. 3720), S7356 [6DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 7138), H9539 [15NO]

——— provide process for family members of deceased individuals eligible for burn pit registry to register for such registry on behalf of the deceased individual (see H.R. 6027), H4979 [7JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: submit report on open burn pits (see H.R. 5920), H4583 [22MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology (see S. 2290), S138 [10JA]

Disasters: improve resilience of built and natural environment to natural disasters and climate change using, among other measures, natural and nature-based features (see S. 2783), S2485 [26AP]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (see S. 3146), S4512 [27JN]

Electric power: commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs (see S. Res. 672), S6770 [10OC]

Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]

——— prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

——— prohibit listing of a living nonnative species as a threatened species or an endangered species (see S. 2778), S2485 [26AP]

——— prohibit taking any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife for a trophy in the U.S. and importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the U.S. (see H.R. 5690), H3781 [7MY]

——— provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

EPA: address health and economic development impacts of nonattainment of federally mandated air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley, CA, by designating air quality empowerment zones (see S. 3134), S4410 [26JN]

——— address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (see S. 2461), S1243 [27FE]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

——— award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see H.R. 5596), H3505 [24AP]

——— call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP] (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— cancel registration of all uses of organophosphate pesticides (see H.R. 6631), H7724 [26JY]

——— clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see S. 3009), S3035 [6JN]

——— clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see S. 2761), S2484 [26AP]

——— create a national zero-emission vehicle standard (see S. 3664), S7190 [28NO]

——— direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY] (see H.R. 6468), H6648 [23JY]

——— ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (see S. 3312), S5518 [31JY] (see H.R. 6644), H7734 [31JY]

——— ensure phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons manufacturing to support next-generation technologies (see S. 2448), S1164 [15FE]

——— establish a discretionary grant program for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects (see S. 2727), S2342 [23AP]

——— establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1333 [27FE]

——— establish a grant program to assist eligible entities in carrying out programs to replace lead water service lines for schools and solder that is not lead free used in the plumbing for schools (see H.R. 4907), H732 [30JA]

——— establish a pilot program that promotes cleanup of orphan hardrock mines by good samaritans (see S. 3727), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7226), H9767 [6DE]

——— establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (see S. 3779), S7925 [19DE]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see H.R. 6944), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program (see S. 3015), S3035 [6JN]

——— exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see S. 2760), S2484 [26AP]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements (see H.R. 6818), H8725 [13SE]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

——— make changes relative to water quality certification (see S. 3303), S5517 [31JY] (see H.R. 6889), H8884 [25SE]

——— prohibit any reduction, consolidation, or termination of offices and activities relative to science research (see H.R. 5604), H3505 [24AP]

——— prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6967), H9404 [28SE]

——— provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead (see H.R. 4908), H732 [30JA]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (see H.R. 7279), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for technical assistance for small water treatment works (see H.R. 5030), H1211 [15FE]

——— provide regulatory relief for certain ozone pollution standards in international border areas, marginal areas, and rural transport areas (see S. 2825), S2623 [10MY]

——— provide regulatory relief for conventional marginally producing oil and gas wells from rule on methane leaks (see H.R. 7231), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 4902), H731 [30JA]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin (see H.R. 7078), H9438 [19OC]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal for drinking water and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate (see H.R. 6705), H7870 [5SE]

——— reaffirm final determination relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles (see S. 2643), S2040 [10AP]

——— reallocate renewable fuel obligation of certain exempted small refineries to other refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers (see H.R. 6731), H7941 [7SE]

——— reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see S. 3385), S5932 [23AU]

——— reform renewable fuel standard by mitigating harmful environmental impacts and advancing the next generation of biofuels (see S. 2519), S1577 [8MR] (see H.R. 5212), H1500 [8MR]

——— reinstate information about climate change that was removed from, or redacted on, the Agency’s website (see H.R. 5552), H3440 [18AP]

——— require maximum open and free competition in procurement for certain federally-assisted water projects (see S. 3121), S4368 [25JN]

——— require notice of chemical-related public health risks, publish list of sites requiring additional review when an exposure risk is determined, and reform chemical review process (see S. 3691), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7189), H9742 [29NO]

——— require powerplant permitting authorities to notify municipalities within a certain distance of a proposed powerplant development site (see H.R. 4992), H1074 [8FE]

——— review and revise as necessary emissions standards for sources of ethylene oxides (see H.R. 7168), H9573 [20NO]

——— revise ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities (see S. 3671), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7179), H9690 [28NO]

——— revise labeling requirement for fuel pumps that dispense E15 ethanol-blend gasoline (see H.R. 5855), H4138 [16MY]

——— study the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water (see H.R. 5548), H3440 [18AP]

——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 7347), H10336 [19DE]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU] (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

FAA: encourage use of zero-emission vehicles and technology at public-use airports (see S. 3514), S6342 [26SE]

——— enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see S. 2422), S907 [13FE]

——— prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (see H.R. 5421), H3052 [29MR]

——— reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

——— support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]

Fannin County, TX: limit claims seeking judicial review of any environmental impact statement, review, or authorization of the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Project (see S. 3202), S4950 [12JY]

FCC: ensure any required environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement and installation of communications facilities are limited to the areas of impact (see H. Res. 701), H553 [18JA]

——— remove requirement to perform certain environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement and installation of communications facilities (see H.R. 4842), H553 [18JA]

——— remove requirement to perform certain environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement, installation, or rebuilding of communications facilities following a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4845), H581 [19JA]

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see S. 3381), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 6835), H8731 [17SE]

——— require a report on multiagency use of airspace and environmental review (see S. 3475), S6223 [18SE]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5133), H1340 [1MR]

FEMA: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (see S. 3403), S5991 [28AU]

Fire prevention: exempt certain wildfire mitigation activities from certain environmental requirements (see H.R. 7042), H9419 [5OC]

Fish and fishing: encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested persons to promote fish conservation (see H.R. 6660), H7747 [7AU]

——— establish measures to combat invasive lionfish (see H.R. 6255), H5815 [27JN]

——— improve conservation of sharks (see S. 2764), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5248), H1542 [13MR]

——— phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 2773), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5638), H3706 [26AP]

Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9090 [26SE]

Foreign trade: prohibit importation into the U.S. of paper products that are not manufactured in accordance with requirements at least as stringent as U.S. environmental law requirements (see H.R. 5611), H3574 [25AP]

Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act: modify certain consultation requirements relative to new information on a land management plan (see S. 3292), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6567), H7721 [26JY]

Forest Service: designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas in White River National Forest along the Continental Divide in Colorado (see S. 2337), S500 [24JA] (see H.R. 4883), H629 [25JA]

——— establish a forest incentives program to keep forests intact and sequester carbon on private forest land (see S. 2350), S549 [29JA]

——— establish a grant program to support landscape-scale restoration and management (see H.R. 4976), H974 [7FE]

——— provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see S. 3333), S5582 [1AU]

——— reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund (see S. 2811), S2594 [9MY]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see S. 3272), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6503), H7685 [25JY]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (see H.R. 6666), H7750 [10AU]

Great Lakes: issue Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 7049), H9424 [9OC]

Great Lakes Week: designate (see H. Res. 868), H3750 [3MY]

Great Outdoors Month: designate (see S. Res. 568), S4735 [28JN]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 6763), H8107 [10SE]

Hacienda Buena Vista National Historic Landmark: designate (see H.R. 6884), H8884 [25SE]

Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (see S. 3394), S5991 [28AU]

High Performance Building Week: designate (see S. Res. 548), S3952 [14JN] (see H. Res. 945), H5200 [14JN]

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: redesignate as Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (see S. 3456), S6223 [18SE]

——— transfer Coast Guard property in Jupiter Island, FL, for inclusion (see H.R. 5245), H1507 [9MR] (see H.R. 5319), H1652 [15MR]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Infrastructure: improve Federal permitting processes for certain projects (see S. 3017), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 7389), H10586 [21DE]

Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia: develop plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in south Florida (see S. 3374), S5931 [23AU]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 646), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 1078), H8884 [25SE]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 3038), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6060), H5021 [8JN]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act: amend (see S. 2827), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5939), H4692 [23MY]

Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of alternative fuel and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (see H.R. 4834), H552 [18JA]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 3100), S4281 [20JN]

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments (see H.R. 6270), H5974 [28JN]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 449), S1948 [22MR]

National Endowment for the Arts: prohibit grants to demonstrate how artists work to show the impact of climate change in the San Francisco, CA, bay area and how art can inform, inspire, and empower communities at risk (see H.R. 5995), H4738 [1JN]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Fishing and Boating Week: designate (see H. Res. 871), H3782 [7MY]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see S. Res. 664), S6413 [1OC] (see H. Res. 1115), H9419 [5OC]

National Orca Protection Month: observance (see H. Res. 959), H5580 [22JN]

National Park Service: manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (see H.R. 6687), H7776 [28AU]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (see S. Res. 671), S6770 [10OC] (see H. Res. 1088), H9090 [26SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 675), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1122), H9431 [12OC]

Native Americans: recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup (see S. Res. 596), S5424 [26JY] (see H. Res. 1037), H7725 [26JY]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (see S. 3291), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6602), H7723 [26JY]

NIST: establish a premise plumbing research laboratory to update data on plumbing standards in order to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency (see S. 3037), S3293 [7JN]

NOAA: establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H5974 [28JN]

——— establish Climate Change Education Program (see S. 2740), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 5606), H3505 [24AP]

——— make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

——— promote continued use of James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area (see H.R. 6434), H6557 [18JY]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (see S. 3508), S6341 [26SE]

——— provide for equitable management of summer flounder based on geographic, scientific, and economic data (see S. 3331), S5582 [1AU]

——— reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H7734 [31JY]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), consideration (see H. Res. 879), H3833 [8MY]

Occupational safety and health: improve disclosure of pesticide and personal care product ingredients and ventilation in salons, establish employee training on salon hazards, and research effects of personal care products (see S. 2722), S2321 [19AP]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: certify U.S. trade agreements include strong and enforceable provisions on labor and environmental standards (see H.R. 7064), H9435 [16OC]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3757), S7586 [13DE]

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Oregon: designate Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (see H.R. 6484), H7154 [24JY]

Pacific Islands region: reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories (see H. Res. 1157), H9573 [20NO]

Parks and recreation areas: provide grants to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities (see S. 3499), S6304 [25SE]

Pipelines: impose additional requirements on portions of petroleum pipelines that cross the waters of the Great Lakes (see H.R. 4787), H172 [12JA]

Postal Service: replace motor vehicle fleet with modern, efficient vehicles (see H.R. 6991), H9405 [28SE]

Power resources: establish Clean Energy Victory Bonds to increase investment in domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 5586), H3452 [23AP]

——— improve process to authorize construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for import and export of oil and natural gas and transmission of electricity (see S. 3056), S3760 [12JN]

——— re-establish certain hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure rules, standards for well construction, and waste management rules (see H.R. 6768), H8107 [10SE]

Public buildings: improve energy performance in Federal buildings (see S. 3295), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6584), H7722 [26JY]

Public lands: modify procedures for issuing special recreation permits for certain public land units (see S. 3550), S6541 [4OC]

——— protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Reman Day: designate (see H. Res. 822), H3209 [12AP]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3533), S6413 [1OC] (see H.R. 6950), H9150 [27SE]

——— designate segments of Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers for inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3468), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6825), H8725 [13SE]

Roads and highways: establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under National Park Service laws relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States (see S. 2588), S1875 [21MR]

——— establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States (see S. 2587), S1875 [21MR]

——— increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2586), S1875 [21MR]

——— require economic review and agreement by Washington (State) and Oregon Governors before allowing collection of tolls on Interstates 5 and 205 between such States (see H.R. 6673), H7756 [17AU]

San Francisco Bay: establish a grant program to support restoration (see H.R. 6752), H7941 [7SE]

San Rafael Swell Western Heritage and Historic Mining National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 2809), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5727), H3884 [9MY]

Science: promote botanical research and sciences capacity (see S. 3240), S5066 [18JY]

——— provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]

SEC: require issuers to disclose certain activities relative to climate change (see S. 3481), S6277 [24SE]

Ships and vessels: extend period during which fishing and certain other vessels are not required to have permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel (see S. 2331), S467 [23JA]

Small business: reduce costs for certain businesses required to relocate from a Superfund site (see H.R. 5669), H3746 [1MY]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4751), H131 [10JA]

Space policy: pursue technologies to remove space debris (see H.R. 4763), H131 [10JA]

Taxation: allow a credit for certain facilities that remediate and reclaim coal refuse sites by producing electricity from coal refuse (see H.R. 4977), H1074 [8FE]

——— allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see S. 2603), S1947 [22MR]

——— deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for the discharge of oil or other hazardous substances into navigable waters (see H.R. 6658), H7747 [7AU]

——— eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building infrastructure (see H.R. 6463), H6648 [23JY]

——— enhance requirements for secure geological storage of carbon dioxide for purposes of the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (see H.R. 4857), H582 [19JA]

——— expand new energy efficient home credit (see H.R. 6915), H9089 [26SE]

——— extend credit for production of refined coal (see S. 2373), S612 [5FE]

——— extend exclusion of gain or loss from sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites from unrelated business income and extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see S. 2594), S1947 [22MR]

——— extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 5579), H3451 [23AP]

——— impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see S. 3791), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7173), H9667 [27NO]

——— impose a tax on fossil fuels and use revenues for economic benefit (see H.R. 6928), H9149 [27SE]

——— impose an excise tax on fuel based on the carbon content of such fuel (see H.R. 6605), H7723 [26JY]

——— include green infrastructure bonds in definition of qualified private activity bonds (see H.R. 7041), H9419 [5OC]

——— limit amount of certain qualified conservation contributions (see S. 2436), S1164 [15FE]

——— modify definition of municipal solid waste (see S. 2371), S612 [5FE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3706 [26AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 1001), H6462 [17JY]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 2368), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

——— provide tax relief to small businesses in areas affected by toxic algal blooms (see S. 3206), S4950 [12JY]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see S. 3358), S5759 [21AU]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (see S. 3052), S3760 [12JN]

——— require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3756), S7586 [13DE]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see H.R. 6665), H7750 [10AU]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: urge Senate to ratify (see S. Res. 598), S5455 [30JY]

U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (see S. Res. 544), S3760 [12JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: enact as law certain regulations relative to the taking of double-crested cormorants to reduce depredation at aquaculture facilities and protect public resources (see H.R. 6302), H5986 [3JY]

——— establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 3210), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6362), H6173 [12JY]

——— establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

——— give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (see H.R. 5787), H3975 [15MY]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (see H.R. 5875), H4242 [18MY]

——— reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H4242 [18MY]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision (see H.R. 6877), H8884 [25SE]

——— remove freshwater mussels from the list of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 6668), H7751 [10AU]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6784), H8170 [12SE]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

——— remove the red wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife for North Carolina (see H.R. 6119), H5200 [14JN]

——— repeal desert terminal lakes assistance (see H.R. 5530), H3395 [17AP]

——— require delisting of Mexican gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act (see S. 2277), S46 [4JA]

U.S. Geological Survey: perform a nationwide survey of perfluorinated compounds (see S. 3382), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 7284), H10169 [12DE]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: establish penalties for causing environmental damage while cultivating marijuana or other controlled substances on Federal lands or trespassing on private property (see H.R. 7018), H9414 [2OC]

Washington County, UT: amend certain conservation plans to provide for a transportation route (see S. 3297), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5597), H3505 [24AP]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 3760), S7656 [17DE]

——— establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

——— improve processes for alternative wastewater systems (see H.R. 6804), H8724 [13SE]

——— provide grants to States to facilitate acquisition of land, water, and interests therein, made to substantially improve, preserve, or maintain water quality for an area in perpetuity (see H.R. 5264), H1542 [13MR]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ and clarify definition of navigable waters (see H.R. 7194), H9742 [29NO]

Wildfires: protect communities (see H.R. 7315), H10210 [13DE]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6272), H5974 [28JN]

——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 2990), S2991 [5JN]

——— support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 929), H5021 [8JN]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 802), H2042 [22MR]

World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S1316 [1MR]

Year of the Anacostia: designate (see H. Res. 921), H4776 [5JN]

Biographies

Van Ness, William J., Jr.: HistoryLink.org (Internet site), S701 [7FE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Cost Estimates

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8): CBO, H4798–H4800 [6JN]

Essays

State of the Union: Bailey Blow, S605 [5FE]

——— Duncan McGrade, S607 [5FE]

——— Lily Miner, S608 [5FE]

Excerpts

Newspaper editorials on tenure of E. Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator, S2107 [12AP]

Explanations

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC], H8222–H8224 [13SE]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Air National Guard use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires: Representative Rohrabacher, H9096, H9097 [27SE]

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1463 [7MR]

——— Ross Eisenberg, National Association of Manufacturers, H1463 [7MR]

Dept. of Agriculture programs funding: Greg Fogel, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, H4878 [7JN]

Emergency Federal assistance to address harmful algal blooms in Florida: Senator Nelson, S4833 [9JY]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8140 [12SE]

FAA programs reauthorization: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9034 [26SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9034 [26SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]

——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]

——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]

——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]

——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]

——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Forest Service reform of Federal forest conservation regulations: several environmental organizations, H3997 [16MY]

Marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments: several fish and wildlife organizations, H5622 [25JN]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8856 [25SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8856 [25SE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments: Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada, E655 [15MY]

——— Carolyn Goodman, Mayor of Las Vegas, NV, H3895 [10MY]

——— D. Taylor, Unite Here (organization), H3897 [10MY]

——— Mary Beth Sewald, Michael Bolognini, and Hugh Anderson, Las Vegas, NV, Metro Chamber of Commerce, H3895 [10MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3891 [10MY]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H3891 [10MY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3891 [10MY]

——— several organizations, H3895 [10MY]

——— several organizations and businesses, H3896 [10MY]

OPIC transfer of Environmental and Social Policy Statement to U.S. International Development Finance Corp., relative to greenhouse gas policy: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association and Chris Jahn, Fertilizer Institute, S7224 [29NO]

——— John Boling, Institute of Makers of Explosives, S7225 [29NO]

——— several organizations, S7224 [29NO]

Remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act: James Unsworth, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9515 [14NO]

——— Joe Stohr, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9516 [14NO]

Response to Wall Street Journal editorial on the impact of climate change on rising sea levels: Andrea L. Dutton, University of Florida and Michael E. Mann, Pennsylvania State University, S5261 [24JY]

——— David Darlow, S5262 [24JY]

——— Kristina Dahl, Union of Concerned Scientists, S5261 [24JY]

——— Senator Whitehouse, S5261 [24JY]

——— Wendy Fleischer, S5262 [24JY]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: several organizations, H1485 [8MR]

Save Our Seas Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1356 [2OC]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1356 [2OC]

Uniform and environmentally sound standards governing ships and vessel discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S.: several maritime organizations and businesses, S2232 [18AP]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Organizations supporting S. 2773, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, S2487 [26AP]

Memorandums

EPA Exemption of Pesticides and Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms From Certain Reporting Requirements Under CERCLA: Congressional Research Service, S1925 [22MR]

EPA Grants Oversight Timeline for Federal Grants to State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators/Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officers (STAPPA-ALAPCO): Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (2004), S2095 [12AP]

Messages

Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: President Trump, S872 [12FE], H1103 [13FE]

Motions

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4843 [6JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5536 [1AU], H6569 [19JY], H7894, H7895 [6SE]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1464 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1487 [8MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7566 [13DE]

Press releases

DOE 2017 Wind Market Reports Indicate Strong Wind Power Installation Trends and Falling Prices—Texas, Oklahoma, and Iowa Lead the Nation: Dept. of Energy, S6128 [12SE]

Proposals

Action Plan for Reliable and Low Cost Electricity in America and To Assist in the Survival of Our Country’s Coal Industry: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S2093 [12AP]

Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Adirondack 46ers, Inc.: anniversary, E1118 [3AU]

Adirondack Forty-Sixers, Inc.: anniversary, H10037 [11DE]

Air Force: conduct core sampling study at Lackland AFB, TX, to determine if any regulated or hazardous substances are present along route of wastewater pipeline replacement project, H4702 [24MY]

Alabama: effects of inadequate wastewater treatment on African Americans, E1056 [24JY]

Alaska: exempt national forest lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4168, H4169 [17MY]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

BLM: prohibit funding to change existing placer mining plan of operation relative to Alaska environmental mitigation, H6516 [18JY]

——— promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, NV (H.R. 1107), H387–H392 [16JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: environmental restoration projects funding, H4928 [7JN]

——— water research and development programs funding, H4929 [7JN]

Burke, VA: tribute to 500th meeting of Burke Centre Conservancy Board of Trustees, E1322 [27SE]

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, H3922–H3924 [10MY], H6269 [17JY]

——— water infrastructure funding, H8895 [26SE]

California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation and enhanced recreation opportunities (H.R. 857), H5594–H5603 [25JN]

Canada: ensure the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin, H3893 [10MY]

Chesterton, IN: anniversary of Izaak Walton League, Porter County Chapter, E1451 [26OC]

Climate: effects of climate change, H31 [9JA], H6567 [19JY], H9659–H9664 [27NO], H10095 [11DE]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H420 [17JA]

——— impact of climate change on frequency of wildfires, H7813 [4SE]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, H4147 [17MY]

——— release of National Climate Assessment, H9659–H9663 [27NO]

Congress: legislative priorities, H6099 [11JY], H10037 [11DE]

Connecticut: anniversary of Wild and Scenic River System designation of Eightmile River Watershed, E1419 [16OC]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 5996), H4741 [5JN]

Corps of Engineers: Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Program funding, H4956 [7JN]

——— Camp Ellis Beach Shore Damage Mitigation Project funding, H4859 [7JN]

——— clarify authority to grant credit to Florida for Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan work performed during design or construction, H4822 [6JN]

——— clarify Federal/non-Federal cost share of, require approval before constructing additional technologies at, and expedite completion of, Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study, H4828, H4829 [6JN]

——— consider historic and national significance of dredging projects when allocating funds, H4926 [7JN]

——— consider water storage when carrying out a water resource development feasibility study, H4816 [6JN]

——— encourage entering into agreements with non-Federal entities relative to dredged material disposal facilities, H4835, H4836 [6JN]

——— ensure local communities, with an emphasis on low-income, minority, rural, and tribal communities, are involved in the planning and implementation process of projects, H4821 [6JN]

——— expand authority to permit cooperation with regional coalitions seeking to create or improve water infrastructure, H4817 [6JN]

——— expand the number of water projects eligible under the non-Federal implementation pilot program, H4816 [6JN]

——— expedite completion of repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike in Florida, E849 [15JN]

——— expedite reset and restoration of damaged Mississippi River and Tributaries Project levees after any flood event, H4839 [6JN]

——— GAO study on compliance with stormwater runoff mitigation requirements, H4826 [6JN]

——— grant authority to accept funds from non-Federal interests to update water operations manuals, H4840, H4841 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4793, H4798–H4846 [6JN], H4859 [7JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), corrections in engrossment, H4846 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

——— include universities in the list of entities considered when reporting on development of innovative materials by entities involved in water resource development projects, H4818 [6JN]

——— notify all residential property stakeholders of the Corps’ interest in adjacent properties, H4841 [6JN]

——— post-disaster watershed assessment studies funding, H4952, H4953 [7JN]

——— prioritize operation and maintenance projects of existing infrastructure, H4821, H4822 [6JN]

——— prohibit water discharges from Lake Okeechobee until the water quality is deemed safe, H5158 [14JN], H5510 [22JN], H5651 [26JN], H6044 [11JY]

——— provide greater flexibility and the ability to use a variety of factors in determining financial assurances for certain projects, H4815 [6JN]

——— require completion of Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study by certain date, H4831, H4832 [6JN]

——— require payment of outstanding balance of the Federal cost share for any project with a cost share agreement with local communities, H4822, H4823 [6JN]

——— storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program funding, H4842 [6JN]

——— study harbor noise abatement and mitigation technologies and practices, H4823, H4824 [6JN]

——— study modifications to Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam to preserve and enhance recreational opportunities, preserve ecosystem, and maintain flood control, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

Curbelo, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10325 [19DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: add chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, mule, and moose to high-priority research and extension initiatives, H4128, H4129 [16MY]

——— allow drainage districts to compete for Environmental Quality Incentives Program contracts to provide irrigation or water efficiency, H4123, H4124 [16MY]

——— assess and evaluate importation of tree and wood pests and provide options on how to intercept, detect, and address outbreaks, H4216, H4217 [18MY]

——— cap acreage eligible for enrollment in Conservation Reserve Program, H4185 [17MY]

——— consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]

——— direct the payment of a portion of stewardship project timber revenues to the county in which the stewardship project occurs, H4164, H4165 [17MY]

——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]

——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133–H4135 [16MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]

——— repeal bioenergy subsidy programs, H4195, H4196 [17MY]

——— Sites Reservoir construction in Colusa County, CA, funding, H10191 [13DE]

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water, H4055 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: conduct education and outreach campaign to veterans exposed to open burn pits and who are eligible to enroll in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, H4566 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— open air burn pits research funding, H5796–H5798 [27JN]

——— report to Congress on environmental restoration efforts to address groundwater contamination from defense-related activities, H4655 [23MY]

——— study feasibility of phasing out use of open burn pits, H4565 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (H.R. 5671), H5798 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities (H.R. 2475), H4597 [23MY]

Dept. of Energy: Defense-Related Uranium Mines Program funding, H4945 [7JN]

——— enter into contracts for storage of certain high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, take title to such materials, and make certain expenditures from the Nuclear Waste Fund, H3894 [10MY]

——— Environmental Justice Program funding to address environmental concerns in both urban and rural settings, H4940 [7JN]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs, H5777, H5778 [27JN]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), H8234, H8235 [13SE]

——— extend authorization for control of uranium mill tailings at Mesa County, CO, disposal site (H.R. 2278), H8801, H8802 [25SE]

——— Hanford, WA, nuclear waste storage site cleanup funding, H3891 [10MY]

——— Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project funding, H4904 [7JN]

——— obtain consent of affected State and local governments before making an expenditure from the Nuclear Waste Fund for a nuclear waste repository, H3846 [9MY], H3909, H3910 [10MY]

——— obtain consent of affected State and local governments before making an expenditure from the Nuclear Waste Fund for a nuclear waste repository (H.R. 456), H1355 [5MR]

——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy SuperTruck II program funding, H4930 [7JN]

——— prohibit action on licensing, planning, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, NV, prior to OMB study on economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses, H3847 [9MY], H3898 [10MY]

——— reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project (H.R. 2389), H8794, H8795 [25SE]

——— Water Powers Technologies Office marine and hydrokinetic energy research and technologies funding, H4930, H4931 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: prioritize education and training for existing and new environmental health professionals (H.R. 1909), H7877 [6SE]

Dept. of the Interior: Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program funding for Appalachian States through reductions in EPA operating account funding, H6443, H6444 [17JY]

——— Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program funding, H6381 [17JY]

——— authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program, H8226 [13SE]

——— authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program (H.R. 434), H6450 [17JY]

——— convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (H.R. 6040), H8160–H8162 [12SE]

——— Delaware River Basin Restoration Program funding through reductions in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service construction funding, H6435, H6436 [17JY]

——— maintain annual base funding for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins fish recovery programs and require a report on implementation of those programs (H.R. 4465), H1515, H1516 [13MR]

——— modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act in Nevada (H.R. 6299), H8854–H8856 [25SE]

——— Office of Inspector General funding, H6449 [17JY]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 4770), H491 [18JA], H3381 [17AP], H3561 [25AP]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (H.R. 2272), H485 [18JA]

——— prohibit funding to implement California Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan relative to New Melones reservoir, H6521–H6523 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to redirect Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act allocated funds, H6511 [18JY]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Mid-Atlantic States (H.R. 6008), H4763 [5JN]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (H.R. 2002), H29 [9JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (H.R. 4774), H485 [18JA]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, H27 [9JA], H127 [10JA], H484 [18JA]

——— proposal to charge a fee for States that oppose offshore drilling, H5162 [14JN]

——— Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act administrative expenses account funding, H6449 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3354), H481 [18JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6270, H6272, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6497–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], E1028, E1029 [18JY], E1055 [24JY], E1066 [25JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6274–H6282 [17JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to instruct conferees, H7895 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to recommit, H6569–H6571 [19JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), Senate amendment, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), H10516, H10517 [21DE]

——— reduce judicial review period when litigants can challenge State environmental reviews of transportation projects, H3652 [26AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry educational outreach funding, H4974 [7JN]

——— Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry funding, H4976, H4977 [7JN]

——— establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (H.R. 1279), H1604 [14MR]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H2020 [22MR]

——— report on wildfire prevention, insect infestation, and disease prevention efforts on Federal land, H4172 [17MY]

Detroit, MI: shutoff of drinking water in public schools, H7877 [6SE]

Drought: provide drought assistance to California (H.R. 23), H3544 [25AP], H5698 [26JN]

Earth Day: observance, H3404 [18AP]

Ecolab, Inc.: World Environment Center (organization) Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development recipient, E657 [16MY]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H6178 [13JY]

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, Inc.: tribute to volunteers and staff, H5348 [20JN]

Endangered Species Act: reform, H6467 [18JY]

Energy Efficiency Day: observance, E1371 [5OC]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1458–H1466 [7MR]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), motion to recommit, H1464 [7MR]

——— brownfield revitalization program funding, H6448 [17JY]

——— clarify and codify regulations relative to the application of solid waste disposal laws to agricultural byproducts and nutrient management, H6382 [17JY]

——— Clean Watersheds Needs Survey funding, H6451 [17JY]

——— delay implementation of emission standards for new residential wood and pellet stoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces, H1459–H1464 [7MR]

——— eliminate certain programs, close field offices, and lease or sell underutilized properties (H.R. 958), H6452 [17JY]

——— Environmental Justice program funding, H6451, H6452 [17JY]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (H.R. 3906), H6219–H6221 [16JY], E1043 [23JY]

——— funding, H6270, H6380 [17JY]

——— Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H1380 [6MR], H6277 [17JY], H9100 [27SE]

——— improve public water systems and enhance compliance with safe drinking water requirements, H8175, H8224, H8226 [13SE]

——— improve public water systems and enhance compliance with safe drinking water requirements (H.R. 3387), H1250 [26FE]

——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements, H8225 [13SE]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1480–H1489 [8MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), motion to recommit, H1487 [8MR]

——— National Estuary Program funding, H6452 [17JY]

——— prevent certain chemical byproducts from electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy from being released into the air and water, H1487 [8MR]

——— prohibit any reduction, consolidation, or termination of offices and activities relative to science research (H.R. 5604), H3958 [15MY]

——— prohibit exemption from water quality permitting requirements for pollution discharges from agricultural, ranching, or forestry lands under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6459, H6460 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding for Office of Environmental Justice Environmental Justice Small Grants Program, H6528, H6529 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding for revised water quality standard implementation in Washington (State), H6505, H6506 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce methane emissions rule, H6502, H6503 [18JY], E1066 [25JY]

——— prohibit funding to force Chesapeake Bay watershed States to comply with total maximum daily load nutrient limits and certain watershed implementation plans, H6509, H6510 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce ground-level ozone standards, H6514 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement social cost of carbon emissions rule, H6503, H6504 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to mandate State greenhouse gas emissions levels based on reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, H6516, H6517 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to modify rule on management and disposal of coal ash, H6515 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to reorganize or eliminate Great Lakes Advisory Board, H6502 [18JY]

——— proposed rule to revise vehicle emissions standards, H3382 [17AP]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), H10288–H10291 [19DE]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin (H.R. 7078), E1426 [19OC]

——— reauthorize Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, H8175, H8228 [13SE]

——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), H10558–H10560 [21DE]

——— Southern New England Estuaries Program funding, H6453 [17JY]

——— Superfund Enforcement program funding, H6382, H6453, H6454 [17JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186 [14FE]

——— U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6447, H6448 [17JY]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (H.R. 3186), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

FAA: implement regulations to lessen impact of aircraft noise on communities surrounding the Los Angeles International Airport, H3728 [27AP]

——— prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (H.R. 5421), E384 [29MR]

——— reauthorize programs, H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC], E1510 [13NO]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3587, H3590–H3688, H3691 [26AP], H3710–H3726, H3728 [27AP], E561, E564, E568, E570 [27AP], E578 [1MY], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Park Authority Board Elly Doyle Park Service Award recipients, E621 [10MY]

Fish and fishing: address spread of Asian carp to Southeast waterways, H6475 [18JY]

——— expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (S. 1520), H10306–H10309 [19DE]

——— make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), H5622, H5623 [25JN]

——— prohibit sale of shark fins (H.R. 1456), H4287 [22MY]

——— waive compensatory mitigation requirements for maintenance dredging projects in certain inland waterways, inlets, or harbors, H6089, H6090 [11JY]

Flint, MI: status of contaminated water crisis, H5754 [27JN], H7095 [24JY]

Foreign policy: provide developing countries access to clean water and proper sanitation, H3084 [10AP]

Forest Service: authorize counties be included in Good Neighbor Authority cooperative agreements and contracts in order to improve forest health and bolster watershed restoration, H4165, H4166 [17MY]

——— consider only proposed forest management activity or no action in environmental assessments or impact statements relative to collaborative forest management plans, H4167, H4168 [17MY]

——— establish pilot project for forest health, watershed improvement, and habitat restoration in New Mexico, H4214 [18MY]

——— include invasive vegetation in designated treatment areas under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H4204 [17MY]

——— make vacant grazing allotments available to certain grazing permit holders, H4204, H4205 [17MY]

——— modernize competitive forestry, natural resources, and environmental grants program and prioritize grants for forest restoration, H4215, H4216 [18MY]

——— reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund, H4172 [17MY]

——— reform Federal forest conservation regulations, H3996 [16MY]

——— wildfire suppression and prevention funding, H7813 [4SE]

Forests: implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks, H4859 [7JN], H9745 [30NO], H10119 [12DE]

——— implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 2936), H9086 [26SE]

——— reduce risk posed by wildfires to communities and the most at-risk federally owned forests, H1752 [21MR]

Frank Cable (U.S.S.): Navy Environmental Award recipient, H3455 [24AP]

Fulton Chain of Lakes Association: anniversary, E1117 [3AU]

Gainesville, GA: Hall County Resource Recovery Division recipient of Georgia Recycling Coalition Conference Innovation Award, E1401 [12OC]

GAO: include trough bars, coastal wetlands, and barrier reefs in study on feasibility of natural features projects for Corps of Engineers flood risk management, hurricane, storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration projects, H4819, H4820 [6JN]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (H.R. 6666), H9487, H9488 [13NO], H9522 [14NO]

Genoa, WI: opening of Great River Road Interpretive Center at Genoa National Fish Hatchery, E725 [24MY]

Groundwork Hudson Valley (organization): anniversary of Science Barge, E1349 [28SE]

GSA: prohibit funding to market or sell Plum Island, NY, H6536 [18JY]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]

Hafner, Earl: Practical Farmers of Iowa Sustainable (organization) Agriculture Achievement Award recipient, E806 [8JN]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1355, H1356, H1357–H1363 [5MR], H3891, H3893, H3894 [10MY], H4937, H4938, H4949 [7JN], H6245 [16JY], E816 [8JN]

Hinsdale, IL: Monroe Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E803 [8JN]

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: redesignate as Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (S. 3456), H10560 [21DE]

——— transfer Coast Guard property in Jupiter Island, FL, for inclusion, H9648 [27NO]

Houston, TX: tribute to revitalization of Memorial Park, E796 [7JN]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

Idaho: tribute to land conservation program which allows ranchers to voluntarily retire certain land grazing allotments in exchange for compensation from a third-party, E27 [10JA]

Infrastructure: importance of investment relative to electric grid and energy research and development, H1202 [15FE]

Integrated Wood Components, Inc.: Deposit, NY, Chamber of Commerce Local Business of the Year award recipient, E70 [19JA]

Josephson, Daniel: Adirondack Council Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E976 [6JY]

JWF Industries, Inc.: Environmental Tank & Container (division) recipient of Oil & Gas Awards (organization) Manufacturer of the Year Award, H1646 [15MR]

Kazakhstan: anniversary of Astana, E739 [25MY]

Lake George Land Conservancy (organization): anniversary, E1159 [17AU]

Lee, Gary: Adirondack Council Special Recognition Award recipient, E978 [6JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: prohibit funding to purchase plastic drinking straws, H4972 [7JN]

Maine: anniversary of Merrymeeting Bay Bald Eagle spotting trip, E1293 [25SE]

McIlroy, Doug: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Luther Burbank Conservation Award recipient, E1005 [12JY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4659, H4660 [23MY]

Mitsch, Bill: American Ecological Engineering Society Odum Award for Ecological Engineering Excellence recipient, E850 [15JN]

Montana: impact of coal industry policies, H5967 [28JN]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 1791), H5604–H5607 [25JN]

Mulberry River Society: tribute, E503 [18AP]

Napa County, CA: anniversary of Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, E480 [17AP]

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments (H.R. 6270), E1268 [20SE]

National Estuaries Week: observance, E1268 [20SE]

National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4033), H9475, H9476 [13NO]

National Guard: urge use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires, H9096 [27SE]

National Ocean Policy: implementation funding, H4947–H4949 [7JN]

National Orca Protection Month: observance (H. Res. 959), H5753 [27JN]

National Park Service: manage Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property (H.R. 6687), H8856–H8858 [25SE]

——— proposed rule allowing sport hunting of certain wildlife in national preserves in Alaska, H4287 [22MY]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (H. Res. 1088), H9394 [28SE]

Native Americans: protect Northwest States tribal fishing rights in the Columbia River, H3555 [25AP]

——— recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup, E1151 [14AU]

Natural gas: require export applications for small volumes of natural gas to show that such export was produced using available techniques to minimize methane emissions from leaks or venting, H7891, H7894 [6SE]

New Hope, PA: tribute to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve annual symposium event award recipients, H3404 [18AP]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), H10302, H10303 [19DE]

News media: allegations of media bias relative to climate change, H3589 [26AP]

Newtown, PA: tribute to student participants in Countryside Gallery ‘‘One Planet—Wildlife Vulnerable to Climate Change’’ exhibit, H5290 [20JN]

NOAA: encourage elimination of lionfish from U.S. waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for additional tags authorizing fishing for certain species, H6096 [11JY]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), H7640–H7645 [25JY]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), Senate amendment, H10346–H10366, H10398 [20DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), H9135–H9138 [27SE]

——— reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (H.R. 6645), E1268 [20SE]

——— reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), H10420–H10424 [20DE]

Northern California Power Agency: anniversary, H5004 [8JN], E766 [5JN]

Northern Indiana Public Service Co.: tribute to Luminary Award recipients, E1230 [12SE]

Northern Virginia Conservation Trust: tribute to Chesapeake Bay String of Pearls Project, E1348 [28SE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H1357–H1363 [5MR], H3890–H3911 [10MY], H4938 [7JN]

——— amend (H.R. 3053), consideration (H. Res. 879), H3844–H3850 [9MY]

Okanogan, WA: Virginia Grainger Elementary School first grade class recipient of President’s Environmental Youth Award, H9542 [16NO]

Pacific Islands region: reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories (H. Res. 1157), H10068–H10070 [11DE]

Peru, NY: anniversary of North County Mission of Hope, E659 [16MY]

Pipeline Safety Act: implementation, H4234 [18MY]

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: support efforts to address issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy and militarism, H5188–H5195 [14JN]

Power resources: economic and environmental advantages of natural gas power plants, H5355 [20JN]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, H3307 [13AP], H4780 [6JN], H5008, H5009 [8JN], H5139 [13JN]

Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (H.R. 4257), H5607–H5611 [25JN]

——— reform land management policies, H10424 [20DE]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 6950), H9394 [28SE]

Roads and highways: protect trees on Government easements of interstate highways, H968 [7FE]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to Bay Area Climate Action Forum, E897 [22JN]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Refugio/Plains pipeline oil spill, H4234 [18MY]

Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority: anniversary, E1225 [7SE]

Save the Redwoods League: anniversary, E1337 [28SE]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., H9648 [27NO]

Silgan Closures (company): Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Illinois Sustainable Award recipient, E70 [19JA]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize, H4186 [17MY]

Taxation: extend biodiesel and renewable diesel tax incentives, H3383 [17AP]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (H.R. 519), H7110–H7112 [24JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), H6562–H6569 [19JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6478–H6486 [18JY]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 2946), H4763 [5JN]

Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (H.R. 6665), H9778–H9781 [10DE], E1137 [10AU]

Terrorism: link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, E1481 [30OC]

Tonawanda Coke Corp.: condemn actions to block entry of firefighters responding to plant fire and urge compliance with all environmental laws, H7833 [5SE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H686 [30JA], H1617 [15MR]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, H9660–H9663 [27NO]

Tuolumne County Alliance for Resources and Environment, Inc.: anniversary, E269 [7MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Anadromous Fish Screen Program funding, H4929 [7JN]

——— give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), H9476–H9478, H9507 [13NO]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6364), H6467 [18JY]

——— modernize funding of wildlife conservation (H.R. 2591), H8133, H8134 [12SE]

——— National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Program funding, H6434, H6435 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding to carry out any rulemaking on the status of the lesser prairie chicken, H6518, H6519 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to eliminate Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships, H6523–H6525 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to treat New Mexico meadow jumping mouse as an endangered species, H6517, H6518 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to treat Preble’s meadow jumping mouse as a threatened species, H6507, H6508 [18JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (H.R. 6344), H6467 [18JY]

——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (H.R. 5875), H6625–H6627 [23JY]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9543–H9550 [16NO]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO]

U.S. Geological Survey: Great Lakes Fisheries Program funding, H6441 [17JY]

——— Great Lakes grass carp eradication funding, H6442 [17JY]

UDAP Industries, Inc.: tribute to petition to waive EPA regulations on bear spray, H493 [18JA]

University of Miami: anniversary of Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, H3938 [15MY]

Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy: accreditation by Land Trust Accreditation Commission, E1476 [30OC]

Veterans: address effects of veterans exposed to burn pits, H3690 [26AP]

Warren County, PA: tribute to annual Allegheny River and Watershed cleanup, H7924 [7SE]

Wasson, Kerstin: Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award for Science Research award recipient, H4212 [18MY]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (H.R. 5609), H5754 [27JN]

——— increase watershed-based collaboration between nonpoint sources and regulated point sources of pollution in order to advance goals of Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4124 [16MY]

——— prohibit repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6460, H6461 [17JY]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3938 [15MY], H4225–H4227 [18MY]

Water for the Poor Act: implementation, H5004 [8JN]

Water pollution: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events, H10423 [20DE]

Weller, Jess and Chase: Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recipients, E330 [15MR]

Wilderness Inquiry (organization): anniversary, E602 [8MY]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]

World Oceans Day: observance (H. Res. 929), H4984, H5004 [8JN]

Year of the Bird: observance, E1332 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]

Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]

Audubon Greenwich (organization): anniversary, S6912 [13NO]

Business and industry: efforts of fossil fuel industry representatives to influence U.S. environmental policy, S242 [17JA], S2092, S2096, S2103 [12AP], S4393–S4395 [26JN]

——— tribute to efforts of companies to expand use of renewable energy and combat climate change, S1832 [20MR], S6210 [18SE], S6707 [9OC]

China: noncompliance with international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), S4357 [25JN]

Climate: American Petroleum Institute actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S1234–S1236 [27FE]

——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (S. 2352), S551 [29JA]

——— effects of climate change, S13–S16 [3JA], S242 [17JA], S494 [24JA], S1429–S1431 [7MR], S1668–S1684 [13MR], S1715 [14MR], S1832 [20MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S5822–S5824 [22AU], S5888–S5890 [23AU], S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6127–S6130 [12SE], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706–S6708 [9OC], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO], S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7214–S7218 [29NO], S7307 [5DE], S7329, S7337, S7344–S7347 [6DE], S7420 [11DE], S7858–S7861, S7879–S7881 [19DE]

——— efforts of fossil fuel industry to deny and discredit science behind climate change, S1234 [27FE], S1430 [7MR], S1680 [13MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S2356–S2358 [23AP], S2378 [24AP], S2426 [25AP], S2462 [26AP], S2839–S2841 [22MY], S2988 [5JN], S4031 [19JN], S4904–S4906 [11JY], S5261 [24JY], S5481–S5483 [31JY], S5823 [22AU], S6129 [12SE], S6211 [18SE], S6375–S6378 [28SE], S7305–S7308 [5DE]

——— impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]

——— impact of climate change on Antarctic ice sheet, S2987 [5JN], S7345 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on Arctic sea ice levels, S1832 [20MR]

——— impact of climate change on drought conditions, S1677 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on fishing industry, S1675 [13MR], S5052–S5056 [18JY]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1669, S1673, S1676 [13MR], S1715 [14MR], S5899 [23AU], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706 [9OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO]

——— impact of climate change on frequency of wildfires, S5676–S5679 [16AU], S7345 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on Great Barrier Reef, S2542 [8MY]

——— impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, S125 [10JA]

——— impact of climate change on national security, S5055 [18JY]

——— impact of climate change on occurrence of algal blooms in the Great Lakes, S1673 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on oxygen levels in oceans, S494 [24JA]

——— impact of climate change on potential risk of a ‘‘carbon bubble’’ and subsequent instability of financial markets, S4904–S4906 [11JY]

——— impact of climate change on public health, S2252 [18AP], S7346 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1668, S1671, S1673, S1675, S1681 [13MR], S2988 [5JN], S3275 [7JN], S5260 [24JY], S7344, S7345 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on the economy, S3748–S3750 [12JN], S5823 [22AU]

——— impact of climate change on tourism, S1679 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on warming ocean waters, S6950 [14NO]

——— impact of climate change on wildlife, S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6486–S6488 [3OC]

——— impact of rollback of regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants on climate change, S5895 [23AU]

——— National Association of Manufacturers actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S899 [13FE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7338 [6DE], S7867–S7870 [19DE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (S. Res. 708), S7136–S7138 [27NO], S7170–S7175 [28NO]

——— release of National Climate Assessment, S7108 [27NO], S7166, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7208, S7215 [29NO], S7418 [11DE]

——— U.S. Chamber of Commerce actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S800 [8FE], S1234 [27FE]

——— Wall Street Journal editorials denying existence and effects of climate change, S5260 [24JY]

Climate Leadership Council: release of ‘‘Exceeding Paris—How the Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan Would Significantly Exceed the U.S. Paris Commitment’’ report, S6211 [18SE]

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, S2070 [11AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Corps of Engineers: authorize construction of a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to reduce toxic discharges, S4902, S4920 [11JY]

——— expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan, S7347–S7349 [6DE]

——— expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (S. 1234), S4833 [9JY], S4919–S4921 [11JY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6200, S6212 [18SE], S6697 [5OC], S6703, S6704, S6708–S6712, S6714–S6717 [9OC], S6735–S6737, S6742–S6749, S6751, S6754, S6755 [10OC], S6807 [11OC]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4902, S4920 [11JY], S5676 [16AU]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (S. 2800), S2801 [22MY], S2862, S2863 [23MY], S3747 [12JN]

Custer Gallatin National Forest: permanently withdraw Federal mineral rights in the Emigrant Crevice area near Yellowstone National Park, S7891 [19DE]

Delaware: revise boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (S. 1395), S471 [23JA]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S2978–S2981 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence industries, S4328 [21JN]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), S5219 [23JY]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (S. 2503), S5219–S5225 [23JY]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 385), S6758–S6761 [10OC]

——— review and update a report on the energy and environmental benefits of refining used lubricating oil (H.R. 1733), S7962 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), S7224–S7227 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), unanimous-consent request, S7225, S7227 [29NO]

Dept. of the Interior: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (S. 2720), S2324 [19AP]

——— convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (S. 3001), S3036 [6JN]

——— develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6102 [6SE]

——— disapprove Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement rule known as the ‘‘Stream Protection Rule’’ that imposes certain environmental regulations on coal mining operations (H.J. Res. 38), S899 [13FE]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, S231 [17JA]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (S. 999), S1677 [13MR]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida, S5602 [15AU]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (S. 2292), S139–S141 [10JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (S. 2298), S494 [24JA]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S8 [3JA], S36 [4JA], S151 [11JA], S231 [17JA], S494 [24JA], S627, S631–S638, S646 [6FE], S700 [7FE], S1672 [13MR]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249, S5255, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336–S5340, S5342, S5351, S5352 [25JY], S5394, S5398–S5403, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5505 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045, S6101 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent agreement, S5112 [19JY], S5314 [24JY], S5347 [25JY], S5503 [31JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent request, S5402 [26JY]

——— making appropriations (S. 3073), S6203 [18SE]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain transportation-related reporting requirements to improve congressional oversight, reduce reporting burdens, and promote transparency (S. 3367), S7817–S7820 [18DE]

——— provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (S. 3720), S8002 [20DE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]

——— improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology, S7901 [19DE]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (S. 3146), S4516 [27JN]

Earth Day: observance, S2429 [25AP]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2062 [11AP]

Electric power: commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs (S. Res. 672), S6773 [10OC]

Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (S. Res. 668), S6546 [4OC], S6760 [10OC]

EPA: address price of renewable identification number credits (RINs) paid by oil refineries to show compliance with Renewable Fuel Standard, S688–S694 [7FE]

——— establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (S. 3779), S7927 [19DE]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA, S1924 [22MR]

——— Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, S1673 [13MR], S2863 [23MY]

——— prohibit hardship waivers to renewable fuel standard, S4358 [25JN]

——— proposed regulations allowing States more authority in creating plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants, S5733 [21AU], S5888–S5890, S5895–S5899 [23AU]

——— proposed rule to revise vehicle emissions standards, S2084 [12AP]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), S8036 [22DE]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities, S6709 [9OC], S6743 [10OC]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (S. 2364), S583 [30JA]

——— reform renewable fuel standard, S4483 [27JN]

——— repeal of Clean Power Plan regulations relative to greenhouse gas emissions from powerplants, S6210 [18SE]

——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7277, S7278 [4DE]

FAA: allow airports the option of using fluorine-free foam for combating fires, S6430 [2OC]

——— reauthorize programs, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

FEMA: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (S. 3403), S5993 [28AU]

FERC: authorize expansion of Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project in Alaska (H.R. 220), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska (S. 215), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

Fish and fishing: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (S. 1520), S7636–S7638 [17DE]

——— make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), S5437 [26JY]

——— phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (S. 2773), S2487 [26AP]

Forest Service: wildfire suppression and prevention funding, S850 [9FE], S4016 [19JN], S4931 [12JY]

Forests: reduce risk posed by wildfires to communities and the most at-risk federally owned forests (S. 1991), S850 [9FE]

Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]

Grand Canyon National Park: unveiling of plaque honoring Morris K. Udall and Senator McCain, S2000 [9AP]

Great Outdoors Month: designate (S. Res. 568), S4808 [28JN]

——— observance, S4386 [26JN]

Great Smokey Mountains National Park: opening of Foothills Parkway, S6953 [14NO]

Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (S. 3394), S5992 [28AU]

——— Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, S2610 [10MY]

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: redesignate as Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (S. 3456), S6200 [18SE], S7898 [19DE]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (S. 1425), S69, S72 [8JA]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act: amend (S. 2827), S7621 [13DE], S7853 [19DE]

Motor vehicles: reform corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S2611 [10MY]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area: establish (S. 3100), S4293 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 449), S1978 [22MR]

National Estuaries Week: designate (S. Res. 642), S6545 [4OC]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (S. Res. 664), S6415 [1OC]

National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund: funding, S2030 [10AP]

National Rice Month: observance, S6268 [24SE], S6382 [28SE]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (S. Res. 671), S6773 [10OC]

Native Americans: recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup (S. Res. 596), S7528 [12DE]

Nelson, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7077 [26NO], S7477–S7480 [12DE]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), S8025 [22DE]

NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (S. 2740), S2378 [24AP]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7566 [13DE], S7639–S7642, S7644–S7646, S7649 [17DE], S7737, S7739, S7740, S7742–S7749, S7752–S7765, S7769–S7771, S7773–S7782 [18DE], S7828, S7838–S7841, S7916–S7918 [19DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent agreement, S7781 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent request, S7753, S7758, S7778 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), S6330–S6334 [26SE], S6489 [3OC]

——— reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), S7805–S7809 [18DE]

——— update environmental sensitivity index maps for coastal areas of the Great Lakes (S. 1586), S6103 [6SE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), S2610 [10MY]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S2377 [24AP], S6128–S6130 [12SE], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6787 [11OC]

——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (S. 987), S1683 [13MR]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S531 [29JA], S1995 [9AP], S2084, S2088–S2090, S2092, S2097–S2103, S2106, S2109, S2117 [12AP], S2356 [23AP], S2445 [25AP], S2713–S2715 [16MY], S4393–S4395 [26JN]

Public lands: reform land management policies, S7891, S7900–S7904 [19DE]

——— reform land management policies, unanimous-consent request, S7899, S7900 [19DE]

Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 3533), S6414 [1OC]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S802–S804 [8FE], S2194, S2197, S2225 [17AP], S2228, S2231–S2235, S2238–S2241, S2249–S2252 [18AP], S2373 [24AP], S6903–S6906 [13NO], S6938–S6940 [14NO], S7042 [15NO]

States: allow regulations on use of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid from firefighting foam, S2194, S2197 [17AP]

Sundance Consulting, Inc.: tribute, S2831 [22MY]

Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

——— impact of decisions on corporate interests, S6610 [5OC]

Taxation: improve, expand, and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, S1833 [20MR]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), S5482 [31JY]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]

Treaties and agreements: assessment of U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement annual Conference of the Parties meeting, S7418–S7421 [11DE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]

Trump, President: assessment of views on climate change, S14 [3JA]

——— evaluation of administration, S5749 [21AU]

——— evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S511 [25JA]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S1669, S1671, S1674–S1684 [13MR], S1832 [20MR], S6130 [12SE], S6210 [18SE], S6707 [9OC], S6788 [11OC], S7108 [27NO], S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7208 [29NO], S7338 [6DE], S7418–S7421 [11DE], S7879–S7881 [19DE]

——— evaluation of coal industry policies, S7324 [6DE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S125 [10JA]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps: establish (S. 1403), S7853 [19DE]

U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (S. Res. 544), S3861 [12JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (H.R. 5787), S7913, S7914, S7949 [19DE]

——— reauthorize volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of National Wildlife Refuge System (H.R. 3979), S2017 [9AP]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision, S6628 [5OC]

Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S4328, S4329 [21JN], S4361 [25JN]

Water pollution: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (S. 1057), S4832 [9JY]

Wheeler, Andrew: suitability to be EPA Deputy Administrator relative to views on climate change and ties to the fossil fuel industry, S2108–S2110 [12AP]

White Mountain National Forest: anniversary, S5690 [16AU]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1668–S1679, S1682, S1683 [13MR], S2253 [18AP], S2354 [23AP]

Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: anniversary, S6353 [27SE]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]

World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 420), S1321 [1MR]

Reports

Vessel Incidental Discharge Act—Good for the Environment—Good for Business: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2234 [18AP]

Reports filed

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]

Allowing Alaska To Improve Vital Opportunities in the Rural Economy (Allowing Alaska IVORY) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 115–415), S7318 [5DE]

America’s Water Infrastructure Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]

BLM Permanent Reauthorization of Rio Puerco Management Committee and Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2249), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2249) (S. Rept. 115–405), S7274 [4DE]

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1917) (H. Rept. 115–509), H131 [10JA]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461) (S. Rept. 115–407), S7274 [4DE]

Bureau of Reclamation and BIA Water Project Streamlining Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4419) (H. Rept. 115–1001), H9462 [2NO]

California Desert Protection and Recreation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 32) (S. Rept. 115–421), S7356 [6DE]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 857) (S. Rept. 115–416), S7318 [5DE]

Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]

Coast Guard Transfer of Property in Jupiter Island, FL, for Inclusion in Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5319) (H. Rept. 115–1016), H9509 [13NO]

Confirming State Land Grants for Education Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2582), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2582) (S. Rept. 115–312), S5516 [31JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, Oppose Federal Efforts To Establish a Carbon Tax on Fuels for Electricity and Transportation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1001) (H. Rept. 115–834), H6462 [17JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 879) (H. Rept. 115–665), H3833 [8MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 6040) (S. Rept. 115–362), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3001) (S. Rept. 115–359), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6040) (H. Rept. 115–911), H7781 [31AU]

Cormorant Relief Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6302) (H. Rept. 115–994), H9442 [23OC]

Dept. of Energy Authorization for Control of Uranium Mill Tailings at Mesa County, CO, Disposal Site Extension: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2278) (H. Rept. 115–925), H7940 [7SE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1059) (S. Rept. 115–247), S2622 [10MY]

Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 589) (S. Rept. 115–242), S2594 [9MY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2503) (S. Rept. 115–241), S2594 [9MY]

Dept. of Energy West Valley Demonstration Project Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2389) (H. Rept. 115–926), H7940 [7SE]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6147) (H. Rept. 115–765), H5283 [19JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3073) (S. Rept. 115–276), S3951 [14JN]

Dept. of Transportation Reports Harmonization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3367) (S. Rept. 115–390), S7132 [27NO]

Depts. of the Interior and Defense Provision for Indefinite Duration of Certain Military Land Withdrawals and Improve and Make Management of Lands More Transparent: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4299) (H. Rept. 115–542), H736 [2FE]

Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2773) (S. Rept. 115–430), S7431 [11DE]

Emery County Public Land Management Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2809), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2809) (S. Rept. 115–440), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5727) (H. Rept. 115–1071), H9819 [10DE]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2166) (S. Rept. 115–374), S7087 [26NO]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act (H.R. 4465) (H. Rept. 115–567), H1217 [16FE]

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 723) (H. Rept. 115–575), H1226 [23FE]

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4568) (H. Rept. 115–502), H82 [9JA]

Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States (EMPOWERS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6345) (H. Rept. 115–1051), H9667 [27NO]

EPA Delay of Implementation of Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857), S6221 [18SE]

EPA Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces Implementation Delay: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857) (S. Rept. 115–422), S7356 [6DE]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5133) (H. Rept. 115–625), H3063 [9AP]

Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1602) (S. Rept. 115–227), S2075 [11AP]

Grant States and Local Governments Easements and Rights-of-Way Within Gateway National Recreation Area for Control and Prevention of Flooding and Shoreline Erosion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6666) (H. Rept. 115–995), H9442 [23OC]

Gray Wolf State Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 115–487), H18 [8JA]

Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6468) (H. Rept. 115–1101), H10586 [21DE]

Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3906) (H. Rept. 115–828), H6262 [16JY]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 237) (H. Rept. 115–1038), H9573 [20NO]

Listing Reform Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 717) (H. Rept. 115–560), H1211 [15FE]

Lyon County Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5347) (H. Rept. 115–1002), H9462 [2NO]

Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6784) (H. Rept. 115–1012), H9470 [9NO]

Marine Fish Conservation Statutes Technical Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4528) (H. Rept. 115–775), H5580 [22JN]

Measures To Combat Invasive Lionfish: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6255) (H. Rept. 115–1089), H10509 [20DE]

Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1520) (S. Rept. 115–264), S2991 [5JN]

Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act Amendment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2827), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2827) (S. Rept. 115–349), S6924 [13NO]

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 115–709), H4738 [1JN]

National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1787), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1787) (S. Rept. 115–404), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4033) (H. Rept. 115–515), H172 [12JA]

National Park Service Management of Point Reyes National Seashore With the Intent To Maintain Working Dairies and Ranches on Agricultural Property: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6687) (H. Rept. 115–968), H8882 [25SE]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 520) (H. Rept. 115–631), H3146 [11AP]

Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6299) (H. Rept. 115–971), H8883 [25SE]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6602) (H. Rept. 115–1061), H9762 [3DE]

New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1012) (S. Rept. 115–358), S6963 [14NO]

NOAA Continued Use of James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area Promotion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6434) (H. Rept. 115–1006), H9462 [2NO]

NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2200) (S. Rept. 115–256), S2834 [22MY]

Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6665) (H. Rept. 115–1029), H9567 [16NO]

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 441), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 441) (S. Rept. 115–427), S7431 [11DE]

Permit Use of Bicycles, Wheelchairs, Strollers, and Game Carts in Wilderness Areas: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1349) (H. Rept. 115–1032), H9567 [16NO]

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 115–409), S7274 [4DE]

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 224) (H. Rept. 115–735), H5092 [12JN]

Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2160), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2160) (S. Rept. 115–429), S7431 [11DE]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3405) (S. Rept. 115–384), S7088 [26NO]

Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 350) (H. Rept. 115–1073), H10102 [11DE]

Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization (RIVER) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1336) (S. Rept. 115–250), S2793 [21MY]

Relief From New Source Performance Standards Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 453) (H. Rept. 115–508), H131 [10JA]

San Juan County Settlement Implementation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 436), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 436) (S. Rept. 115–318), S5618 [15AU]

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 497), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 497) (S. Rept. 115–320), S5618 [15AU]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 115–514), H172 [12JA]

Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2603) (H. Rept. 115–562), H1211 [15FE]

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 793) (S. Rept. 115–388), S7132 [27NO]

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 115–561), H1211 [15FE]

Streamlining Environmental Approvals (SEA) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3133) (H. Rept. 115–1030), H9567 [16NO]

Strengthening Coastal Communities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5787) (H. Rept. 115–997), H9459 [30OC]

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2764) (S. Rept. 115–442), S7925 [19DE]

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403) (S. Rept. 115–420), S7356 [6DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2987) (H. Rept. 115–1066), H9767 [6DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]

Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602), S2923 [24MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602) (S. Rept. 115–328), S6028 [4SE]

Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 519) (H. Rept. 115–857), H6648 [23JY]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 115–708), H4738 [1JN]

Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3265) (S. Rept. 115–348), S6924 [13NO]

Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects (WHOLE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6346) (H. Rept. 115–1050), H9666 [27NO]

Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290) (S. Rept. 115–441), S7925 [19DE]

Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 941), S7240 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 941) (S. Rept. 115–402), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4644) (H. Rept. 115–992), H9442 [23OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]

——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

Rulings of the Chair

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (H.R. 6602), H10303 [19DE]

Statements

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]

Summaries

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]

California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857), H5602 [25JN]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6563 [19JY]

H. Res. 762, consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1451 [7MR]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 879, consideration of H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments, H3844 [9MY]

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H. Res. 1001, consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6478 [18JY]

H. Res. 1082, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 302, FAA programs reauthorization, H8905–H9034 [26SE]

H. Res. 1142, consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9515 [14NO]

H. Res. 1157, reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories of Pacific Islands region, H10068 [11DE]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4804–H4813 [6JN]

H.R. 519, Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act, H7110 [24JY]

H.R. 857, California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act, H5594–H5601 [25JN]

H.R. 1107, Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, H387–H391 [16JA]

H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, H1481 [8MR]

H.R. 1791, Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act, H5604–H5606 [25JN]

H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1458 [7MR]

H.R. 2278, Dept. of Energy authorization for control of uranium mill tailings at Mesa County, CO, disposal site extension, H8801 [25SE]

H.R. 2389, Dept. of Energy West Valley demonstration project reauthorization, H8794 [25SE]

H.R. 2591, Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, H8133 [12SE]

H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Act amendments, H3901–H3906 [10MY]

H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]

H.R. 3186, Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139 [12SE]

H.R. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act, H6219 [16JY]

H.R. 4033, National Geologic Mapping Act reauthorization, H9475 [13NO]

H.R. 4257, Advancing Conservation and Education Act, H5607–H5610 [25JN]

H.R. 4465, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H1515 [13MR]

H.R. 4528, marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments, H5622 [25JN]

H.R. 5787, Strengthening Coastal Communities Act, H9477 [13NO]

H.R. 5875, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation, H6625 [23JY]

H.R. 6040, Contra Costa Canal Transfer Act, H8160 [12SE]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 6299, Nevada Lands Bill Technical Corrections Act, H8854–H8856 [25SE]

H.R. 6602, New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route reauthorization, H10302 [19DE]

H.R. 6665, Offshore Wind for Territories Act, H9778 [10DE]

H.R. 6666, grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion, H9487 [13NO]

H.R. 6687, National Park Service management of Point Reyes National Seashore with the intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property, H8857 [25SE]

H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9543 [16NO]

H.R. 7279, Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, H10288 [19DE]

S. 215, FERC issuance of order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska, S4809 [28JN]

S. 756, NOAA promotion of international action to reduce marine debris, H7640–H7642 [25JY]

S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]

S. 1395, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware boundaries revision, S471 [23JA]

S. 1425, Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act, S69–S75 [8JA]

S. 1520, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, H10306–H10308 [19DE]

S. 1934, Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, S7278 [4DE], H10558 [21DE]

S. 2200, NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System reauthorization, S7806–S7809 [18DE], H10420–H10422 [20DE]

S. 2436, Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act, S1166 [15FE]

S. 2503, Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act, S5219–S5225 [23JY]

S. 2586, increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S1876 [21MR]

S. 2587, establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, S1876–S1878 [21MR]

S. 2588, establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under National Park Service laws relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, S1878 [21MR]

S. 2866, Coastal Texas Protection Act, S2726 [16MY]

S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, H8185–H8221 [13SE]

S. 3146, Flood Prevention Act, S4516 [27JN]

S. 3272, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S5369–S5373 [25JY]

S. 3292, modify certain consultation requirements of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act relative to new information on a land management plan, S5426 [26JY]

S. 3331, Fluke Fairness Act, S5586 [1AU]

S. 3367, Dept. of Transportation Reports Harmonization Act, S7819 [18DE], H10516 [21DE]

S. 3456, Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge redesignation as Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, S7898 [19DE], H10560 [21DE]

S. 3508, Save Our Seas Act, S6331–S6334, S6343–S6346 [26SE], H9135–H9138 [27SE]

S. 3671, EPA revision of ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities, S7192 [28NO]

S. Con. Res. 42, support EPA vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act, S5588 [1AU]

S. Res. 420, World Wildlife Day, S1318 [1MR]

S. Res. 449, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S1955 [22MR]

S. Res. 473, call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency, S2266 [18AP]

S. Res. 544. U.S. Coral Reef Task Force anniversary, S3764 [12JN]

S. Res. 548, High Performance Building Week, S3954 [14JN]

S. Res. 568, Great Outdoors Month, S4746 [28JN]

S. Res. 573, express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education, S4953 [12JY]

S. Res. 596, recognize anniversary of Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulate Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the Power Paddle to Puyallup, S5428 [26JY]

S. Res. 598, urge Senate to ratify U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, S5458 [30JY]

S. Res. 642, National Estuaries Week, S6236 [18SE], S6545 [4OC]

S. Res. 646, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization) anniversary, S6306 [25SE]

S. Res. 664, National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, S6415 [1OC]

S. Res. 668, Energy Efficiency Day, S6544 [4OC]

S. Res. 671, National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day, S6772 [10OC]

S. Res. 672, commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs, S6772 [10OC]

S. Res. 675, National Wildlife Refuge Week, S6821 [11OC]

S. Res. 708, recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7136 [27NO]

ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE see Foreign Aid

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

Bills and resolutions

Terminate (see H.R. 6023), H4848 [6JN]

Reports filed

Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 701) (S. Rept. 115–204), S612 [5FE]

ECONOMIC ESPIONAGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Crime: increase damages available for victims of trade theft, extend statute of limitations, and expand scope of economic espionage laws to encompass a broader range of offenses occurring outside of the U.S. (see S. 3743), S7509 [12DE]

ECONOMIC GROWTH, REGULATORY RELIEF, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 2155), S1381, S1382, S1383, S1384, S1386, S1387, S1388, S1389, S1390, S1394 [6MR], S1432, S1446, S1462, S1463, S1464, S1465, S1466, S1468, S1469, S1470, S1471, S1472, S1473, S1474, S1475, S1482, S1483, S1484, S1485, S1486, S1487, S1488, S1489, S1490, S1491, S1492, S1493, S1494, S1495, S1497, S1498, S1501, S1502, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1584, S1585, S1586, S1588, S1590, S1592, S1593, S1594, S1600, S1601, S1610, S1614 [8MR], S1635, S1636, S1637, S1639, S1640 [12MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Articles and editorials

Mitch McConnell’s Big Gift to the Banks, S1710 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions

Credit: clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans to allow pooling of Dept. of Veterans Affairs loans through Ginnie Mae (see S. 3536), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 6737), H7941 [7SE]

Enact (S. 2155): consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Real estate: clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3726), S7356 [6DE]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs protection of veterans from predatory home lending: Senators Tillis and Warren, H9065 [26SE]

Provisions: Daniel K. Tarullo, Harvard Law School, S1725 [14MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S1652 [13MR]

——— Paul A. Volcker, Volcker Alliance (organization), S1724 [14MR]

——— Phil Angelides, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, S1654 [13MR]

——— several housing and civil rights organizations, S1653 [13MR]

——— Sheila C. Bair, S1652 [13MR]

Lists

Current and former regulatory officials and experts opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Motions

Enact (S. 2155), S1307 [1MR], S1708 [14MR]

Remarks in House

Credit: clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans to allow pooling of Dept. of Veterans Affairs loans through Ginnie Mae (H.R. 6737), H9056, H9064, H9065 [26SE]

——— provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio, H4344 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect veterans from predatory home lending, H9064, H9065 [26SE]

Enact (S. 2155), H984 [8FE], H3117 [11AP], H3161 [12AP], H4270 [21MY], H4320–H4349 [22MY], H9064, H9065 [26SE], H9732, H9734 [29NO], E792 [7JN], E1586 [30NO]

——— consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

Financial institutions: establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service, H4346 [22MY]

——— preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, H4342 [22MY]

——— provide regulatory relief to community financial institutions, H4341 [22MY]

FRS: provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements, E1586 [30NO]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, H4347 [22MY]

SEC: expand investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company, H4343 [22MY]

——— require review of annual Government-business forum on capital formation, H4347 [22MY]

Senior citizens: provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples, H4347 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S3283 [7JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: set rate of pay for employees in accordance with the General Schedule, S1416 [7MR]

——— transition to a 5-member Board of Directors, S1417 [7MR]

Credit: establish a national usury rate for consumer credit transactions, S1707 [14MR]

Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, S1415 [7MR]

——— reform laws relative to small public housing agencies, S1417 [7MR]

Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR], S1622 [12MR]

Enact (S. 2155), S146 [11JA], S1432 [7MR], S1529, S1531, S1532, S1535–S1567, S1569–S1574 [8MR], S1617, S1619–S1626 [12MR], S1646, S1649–S1660 [13MR], S1695, S1696, S1699–S1702, S1706–S1720, S1723–S1730 [14MR], S1741, S1746, S1761, S1762 [15MR], S1777 [19MR], S1939 [22MR], S2782 [21MY], S2844, S2854 [23MY], S2893, S2895 [24MY]

——— motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1329 [5MR], S1343, S1346–S1364, S1399 [6MR], S1405, S1408–S1410, S1413–S1419, S1423–S1429 [7MR]

——— unanimous-consent request, S1708 [14MR]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts, S1706 [14MR]

——— ensure foreign banks are subject to the same regulations as domestic banks, S1624 [12MR]

——— preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, S1540 [8MR], S1622 [12MR], S1651, S1659 [13MR]

——— provide relief to community banks and promote their access to capital, S1413 [7MR], S1712, S1713 [14MR]

——— require Federal banking agencies to treat certain non-significant investments in unconsolidated financial institutions’ capital as qualifying capital instruments, S1413 [7MR]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements, S1413 [7MR]

FTC: require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information, S1573 [8MR]

SEC: grant authority to reject certain corporate stock buyback offers, S1531 [8MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S1569, S1573 [8MR]

Veterans: protect veterans’ credit ratings by delaying inclusion of medical debt from services received through Veterans Choice Program and other VA programs from reports to credit reporting agencies, S1359 [6MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of S. 2155, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6737) (H. Rept. 115–983), H9088 [26SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 2155, provisions, H4292 [22MY]

H.R. 6737, Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act, H9064 [26SE]

S. 2155, provisions, S1432–S1446 [7MR], H4320–H4340 [22MY]

ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REGULATORY PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT

Amendments

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1285 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

Motions

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1389 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1382–H1389 [6MR], H1582 [14MR], E269 [7MR]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280–H1286 [27FE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), motion to recommit, H1389 [6MR]

Reports filed

Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 115–573), H1226 [23FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 4296, place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency and H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1280 [27FE]

H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1382 [6MR]

ECONOMIC MODERNIZATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2648), S7228 [29NO]

ECONOMY related term(s) Credit; Domestic policy; Homeless; Income; Poverty

Addresses

Election Night Speech: Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont, S7907 [19DE]

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Trump Administration Goals and Accomplishments: Senator Alexander, S2614 [10MY]

Amendments

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (S. 645), S7621 [13DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish business incubators program to promote economic development in Indian reservation communities (S. 607), S1963 [22MR]

FRS: provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), H1712, H1717 [20MR]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6187, H6188 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6057 [11JY]

National objectives: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381, S1382, S1383, S1384, S1386, S1387, S1388, S1389, S1390, S1394 [6MR], S1432, S1446, S1462, S1463, S1464, S1465, S1466, S1468, S1469, S1470, S1471, S1472, S1473, S1474, S1475, S1482, S1483, S1484, S1485, S1486, S1487, S1488, S1489, S1490, S1491, S1492, S1493, S1494, S1495, S1497, S1498, S1501, S1502, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1584, S1585, S1586, S1588, S1590, S1592, S1593, S1594, S1600, S1601, S1610, S1614 [8MR], S1635, S1636, S1637, S1639, S1640 [12MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), S7617 [13DE], H10298 [19DE]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

Companies Go Green on Their Own Steam, S5896 [23AU]

Mitch McConnell’s Big Gift to the Banks, S1710 [14MR]

Mulvaney’s Attacks on CFPB Hurt Consumers and Economy, H3144 [11AP]

Workers Hardest Hit by Recession Are Joining in Recovery, H9104 [27SE]

Bills and resolutions

AID: establish Palestinian Partnership Fund to promote joint economic development and finance joint ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the U.S., Israel, and the Middle East (see S. 3549), S6541 [4OC] (see H.R. 7060), H9430 [12OC]

American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 567), S4735 [28JN]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H1651 [15MR]

——— relocate headquarters (see H.R. 4860), H582 [19JA]

Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 5572), H3441 [18AP]

——— eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 4848), H581 [19JA]

——— exempt Public Accounting Oversight Board funding from sequester (see S. 2817), S2623 [10MY]

——— exempt Securities Investor Protection Corp., funding from sequester (see S. 2816), S2623 [10MY]

——— exempt standard setting body designated pursuant to the Securities Act from sequester (see S. 2818), S2623 [10MY]

Business and industry: prohibit consideration of spurious economic efficiencies to justify anticompetitive mergers (see H.R. 5642), H3706 [26AP]

Buy American Act: amend relative to certain waivers and domestic content percentage requirements and provide greater transparency regarding exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4812), H477 [17JA]

——— standardize and extend certain provisions (see H.R. 5137), H1340 [1MR]

——— strengthen requirements (see H.R. 6907), H9089 [26SE]

Coal: establish a worker adjustment assistance program to provide assistance and job retraining for workers who have lost their jobs due to unplanned closures of coal and coal-dependent industries (see H.R. 6819), H8725 [13SE]

Coastal zones: recognize ecological, economic, recreational, and national security importance of oceans and Great Lakes and codify science-based marine management decisionmaking to protect marine environments (see H.R. 6300), H5980 [29JN]

Community development: reauthorize certain regional economic and community development commissions (see S. 2508), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5325), H1697 [19MR]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H1542 [13MR]

Corporations: require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (see S. 3348), S5618 [15AU] (see H.R. 7294), H10209 [13DE]

Council on Rural Community Innovation and Economic Development: establish (see S. 3393), S5991 [28AU]

Crime: increase damages available for victims of trade theft, extend statute of limitations, and expand scope of economic espionage laws to encompass a broader range of offenses occurring outside of the U.S. (see S. 3743), S7509 [12DE]

Delaware River: recognize importance of Upper Delaware River in New York (see H. Res. 793), H1754 [21MR]

Denali Commission: terminate (see H.R. 6100), H5152 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5350), H1727 [20MR]

——— reaffirm authority of Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics (see H.R. 7330), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (see H.R. 5093), H1266 [26FE]

——— require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6874), H8883 [25SE]

——— study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H4979 [7JN]

——— study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S2643 [14MY] (see H.R. 6031), H4979 [7JN]

——— undertake certain activities to support waterfront community revitalization and resiliency (see S. 3265), S5360 [25JY]

Dept. of Energy: promote national security and jobs through use of natural gas to fuel heavy-duty trucks and fleet vehicles (see H.R. 5959), H4728 [24MY]

——— provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 3495), S6304 [25SE]

Dept. of HUD: make housing more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish the STEM Education and Training Account (see H.R. 7353), H10336 [19DE]

——— extend Hardest Hit Fund (see H.R. 5673), H3746 [1MY]

Dept. of Transportation: develop and provide States and transportation planning organizations with data sets measuring the level of access by all modes of transportation to important destinations (see S. 3491), S6304 [25SE]

Economic Development Administration: terminate (see H.R. 6023), H4848 [6JN]

Electric power: commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs (see S. Res. 672), S6770 [10OC]

Employment: advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 6623), H7724 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: require publication of annual reports required under ‘‘Buy American Hire American’’ Executive order (see S. 3006), S3034 [6JN]

Federal employees: calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in the same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 7165), H9573 [20NO]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks and financial service companies in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see S. 3542), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7006), H9406 [28SE] (see H.R. 7383), H10510 [20DE]

——— prohibit requirement of compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board current expected credit loss (CECL) standard and require SEC consideration of impacts of proposed accounting principles (see H.R. 7394), H10586 [21DE]

Financial literacy: improve for secondary school students (see S. 3745), S7509 [12DE]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see S. 3013), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6337), H6111 [11JY]

——— require congressional approval of certain trade remedies including tariffs (see H.R. 6923), H9089 [26SE]

FRS: bring non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors into the appropriations process (see H.R. 4755), H131 [10JA]

——— establish a blackout period for public communications by the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4756), H131 [10JA]

——— modify goals of Board of Governors, promote diversity on board of directors of each Federal reserve bank, and establish certain reporting requirements for Board of Governors (see H.R. 7095), H9448 [26OC]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (see S. 3574), S6815 [11OC]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), consideration (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

——— reform and increase monetary policy transparency and accountability (see H.R. 6741), H7941 [7SE]

——— require Federal Open Market Committee establishment of interest rates on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve Bank by depository institutions (see H.R. 4758), H131 [10JA]

——— revise Federal Open Market Committee membership (see H.R. 4759), H131 [10JA]

FTC: permit voluntary economic activity by limiting enforcement of antitrust laws (see S. 2491), S1338 [5MR]

——— prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1187), H10586 [21DE]

Information technology: ensure Federal funds for construction or acquisition of broadband facilities are not spent in areas where sufficient broadband is already offered or where network deployment is already funded (see H. Res. 690), H169 [11JA]

ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (see S. 3266), S5360 [25JY]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 646), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 1078), H8884 [25SE]

Local government: strengthen and improve local and regional workforce and economic competitiveness and resilience (see S. 3557), S6630 [5OC]

Marketplace Fairness Act: declare enactment would harm the economy by creating an online sales tax that would create undue burden on small businesses and entrepreneurs and provide no benefit to States without sales taxes (see S. Res. 433), S1686 [13MR]

Medicare: require drug manufacturers to pay a rebate for certain drugs if the price of such drugs increases faster than inflation (see H.R. 5150), H1340 [1MR]

Mexico: recognize importance of bilateral relationship with the U.S. in areas of trade, security, law enforcement, energy, economy, and culture and encourage strengthening of NAFTA (see S. Res. 371), S138 [10JA]

Minimum wage: provide consequences to States that reduce their State minimum wage and redirect Federal funding to those States to the neediest localities (see H.R. 7374), H10510 [20DE]

Money: define the dollar as a fixed weight of gold (see H.R. 5404), H2041 [22MR]

National objectives: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

National security: require a national economic security strategy (see S. 2757), S2440 [25AP]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish (see S. 2806), S2594 [9MY]

Native Americans: restore opportunity for tribal economic development by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on terms that are equal and fair (see H.R. 4985), H1074 [8FE]

Natural resources: recognize that national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters contribute greatly to our economic and physical well being and can be further improved by public-private partnerships (see H. Res. 794), H1754 [21MR]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3757), S7586 [13DE]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]

Poverty: provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in persistent poverty counties (see S. 3537), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 7009), H9413 [2OC]

Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism, increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see S. 2395), S704 [7FE]

——— expand cultural heritage tourism to increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see H.R. 5608), H3505 [24AP]

Public debt: address rising national debt by encouraging Members of the House to introduce and support legislation to cut at least $100 million from Federal programs each year (see H. Res. 885), H3885 [9MY]

Puerto Rico: require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 7355), H10336 [19DE]

——— temporarily reduce payroll taxes for workers, expand child tax credit, increase access to SBA programs to assist small businesses, and improve availability of economic statistics (see S. 2873), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 3256), S5267 [24JY]

Roads and highways: require economic review and agreement by Washington (State) and Oregon Governors before allowing collection of tolls on Interstates 5 and 205 between such States (see H.R. 6673), H7756 [17AU]

SBA: modify upfront guarantee fees for certain 7(a) loans to eliminate economic barriers faced by women, minorities, and veteran small business owners (see H.R. 7186), H9691 [28NO]

——— provide contracting assistance for small businesses in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 5178), H1441 [6MR]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see S. 3143), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

——— observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Social Security: strengthen by reforming benefit formula and calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving long-term condition of the trust fund (see H.R. 6929), H9149 [27SE]

Taxation: eliminate certain tax breaks and benefits and use savings to invest in affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income families (see H.R. 7375), H10510 [20DE]

——— ensure workers and communities that are responsible for record corporate profits benefit from the wealth that those workers and communities help to create (see S. 2505), S1378 [6MR]

——— establish a refundable tax credit to increase take-home pay of workers and enhance their financial stability (see S. 3712), S7319 [5DE]

——— impose a tax on fossil fuels and use revenues for economic benefit (see H.R. 6928), H9149 [27SE]

——— index certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss (see S. 2688), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 6444), H6587 [19JY]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see S. 2281), S46 [4JA] (see S. 2291), S138 [10JA] (see S. 2687), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 and medical expense deduction, make certain bonuses tax free, increase standard deduction, and make child tax credit fully refundable (see H.R. 5372), H1754 [21MR]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3706 [26AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 1001), H6462 [17JY]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 2368), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

——— provide for increased economic opportunities for Native American tribes (see H.R. 7000), H9405 [28SE]

——— provide for new markets tax credit investments in rural job zones (see H.R. 6627), H7724 [26JY]

——— provide for periodic designation of qualified opportunity zones (see H.R. 6890), H8884 [25SE]

——— provide tax incentives to promote economic development in economically distressed zones (see H.R. 6785), H8170 [12SE]

——— repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 5220), H1501 [8MR]

——— require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3756), S7586 [13DE]

——— support responsible middle class tax cuts and the closing of special interest loopholes, and oppose paying for tax cuts with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid (see H. Res. 1097), H9151 [27SE]

Telecommunications: ensure legislation to promote broadband access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner (see H. Res. 691), H169 [11JA]

——— prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress (see S. 3255), S5130 [23JY]

Territories: provide the option of discharging certain unsecured financial obligations, allocate funds to eligible Puerto Rican creditors whose debt was terminated, and audit causes of Puerto Rico’s debt (see S. 3262), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6827), H8725 [13SE]

Veterans: tribute to veteran-owned small businesses (see H. Res. 1141), H9471 [9NO]

White House Rural Council: establish (see H.R. 5217), H1500 [8MR]

Cloture motions

National objectives: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Essays

State of the Union: Alaura Rich, S576 [30JA]

——— Oliver Minshall, S576 [30JA]

Factsheets

Tax Relief Pays American Workers: Senator Inhofe, S129 [10JA]

Letters

Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H3190 [12AP]

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Daniel K. Tarullo, Harvard Law School, S1725 [14MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S1652 [13MR]

——— Paul A. Volcker, Volcker Alliance (organization), S1724 [14MR]

——— Phil Angelides, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, S1654 [13MR]

——— several housing and civil rights organizations, S1653 [13MR]

——— Sheila C. Bair, S1652 [13MR]

Financial CHOICE Act: several State Attorneys General, H1139 [14FE]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Juanita D. Duggan, National Federation of Independent Business, H6180 [13JY]

——— Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6180 [13JY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6180, H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— several State and local government organizations, H6180 [13JY]

Lists

Companies increasing compensation as result of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, S129 [10JA]

Congressional Review Act resolutions passed, S17 [3JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau actions, H3144 [11AP]

Current and former regulatory officials and experts opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

President Trump Executive actions, S17 [3JA]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: President Trump, S4368 [25JN], H5577 [22JN]

National Emergency Relative to the Threat of Foreign Interference in the U.S. Elections: President Trump, S6139 [12SE], H8164 [12SE]

Motions

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6189 [13JY]

National objectives: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1307 [1MR], S1708 [14MR]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9172 [28SE]

Press releases

New National Data Reveals the Economic Impact of Museums Is More Than Double Previous Estimates: American Alliance of Museums, H6527 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia, H9249 [28SE]

——— allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H5115–H5117 [13JN]

Bankruptcy: allow modification of certain mortgages on principal residences in order to reduce foreclosures (H.R. 134), H7709 [26JY]

Bessemer, MI: tribute to Michigan Economic Development Corp., Redevelopment Ready Communities program certification, E1367 [5OC]

BLM: promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, NV (H.R. 1107), H387–H392 [16JA]

Bordallo, Delegate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10271–H10273 [19DE]

Bowling Green, KY: anniversary of Barren River Area Development District (BRADD), E1287 [25SE]

Budget: deficit, H23, H77 [9JA], H782 [5FE], H981 [8FE], H1737 [21MR], H2038 [22MR], H3067 [10AP], H3104 [11AP], H3391–H3394 [17AP], H3581 [26AP], H4374 [22MY], H4859 [7JN], H6119 [12JY], H7655, H7657 [25JY], H9141 [27SE], H10115 [12DE]

——— impact of sequestration, H7706 [26JY]

——— reform entitlement programs, H3391–H3394 [17AP], H3459, H3494, H3495 [24AP], H9142 [27SE]

Buffalo, NY: proposal to reopen and revitalize DL&W Terminal, H6273 [17JY]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives for corporations to hold accumulated earnings offshore, invest in domestic infrastructure, and provide international tax reform (H.R. 1670), H7816 [4SE]

Buy American Act: standardize and extend certain provisions (H.R. 5137), H1496 [8MR]

Chicago, IL: expansion plans for O’Hare International Airport, H1249 [26FE]

China: political and economic impact of One Belt One Road initiative to expand Chinese exports and trade access through infrastructure investment projects in Asia and Europe, E728 [24MY]

Chinese American Council of Sacramento, CA: tribute to Gold Mountain Celebration, E1673 [13DE]

Climate: effects of climate change, H31 [9JA]

Coal: promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by mining, H2018 [22MR]

——— promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by mining (H.R. 1731), H1484 [8MR]

Colleges and universities: tribute to international students, E547 [26AP], E558, E566 [27AP]

Colorado Mesa University: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E1188 [4SE]

Committee on Financial Services (House): accomplishments, H9732–H9738 [29NO], E1586 [30NO]

Congressional Black Caucus: accomplishments, H14 [8JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: importance, H3141–H3144 [11AP]

Cuba: assessement of communism, H689 [30JA]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H607 [21JA], H1379 [6MR], E1335 [28SE]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (H.R. 6032), H9675, H9676 [28NO]

Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (H.R. 4258), H178–H181 [16JA]

Dept. of Labor: provide for youth jobs (H.R. 3336), H3194 [12AP]

Dept. of the Interior: Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program funding for Appalachian States through reductions in EPA operating account funding, H6443, H6444 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: designation of counties in Kansas as Qualified Opportunity Zones, H4780 [6JN]

Domestic policy: effect of political party objectives, H3586 [26AP]

——— impact of government policies on unequal distribution of wealth and income, H767–H774 [5FE], E144 [6FE], E151 [7FE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3131–H3137 [11AP], H4682–H4688 [23MY]

——— revitalize the middle class, H1172–H1174 [14FE], H6563 [19JY]

Dunlap, Kit: Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Legacy Award recipient, H7162 [25JY]

Education: importance of workforce development and role of skills-based training programs in sustaining viability of U.S. workforce, H3964–H3967 [15MY]

——— tribute to career and technical education programs, H1105 [13FE]

Employment: importance of job creation, H6051 [11JY]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, H3067 [10AP], H9753 [30NO]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H399–H401 [16JA], H3498 [24AP], H7146–H7148 [24JY]

FAA: provide for research and development to advance aviation safety, security, and economic competitiveness, H3596, H3597 [26AP]

——— require study on economic harm caused by excessive aircraft noise on communities and businesses near major airports, H3650 [26AP]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Tysons Corner Center, E1321 [27SE]

Fall River, MA: economic impact of relocation of Philips Lighting Holding B.V., factory to Mexico, H3582 [26AP]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve social programs, H892 [6FE]

Financial institutions: end too-big-to-fail and taxpayer bailouts, increase access to capital and credit, repeal provisions of Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and provide economic growth, H6382 [17JY]

——— restore FRS authority to stress test nonbanks under certain conditions, allow alternatives to capital for stress tests of nonbanks, and broaden SEC and CFTC authority to require internal testing for certain entities, H1713, H1714, H1716, H1717 [20MR]

Findlay, OH: Site Selection Magazine Top Micropolitan Community in the U.S. honoree, E306 [13MR]

Florida: tribute to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, E781 [6JN]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H10274 [19DE]

Fort Stockton, TX: anniversary of Pecos County State Bank, E1142 [10AU]

Fox Factory Holding Corp.: relocation of headquarters to Hall County, GA, E1628 [10DE]

FRS: provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), H1712–H1718 [20MR]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), unanimous-consent agreement, H1712 [20MR]

GAO: conduct study on economic impact of proposed reforms to Dept. of Transportation Essential Air Service program on local communities, H3657 [26AP]

General Motors Co.: impact of announced closures of auto plants, H9658 [27NO], H9670 [28NO], H9731 [29NO], H9753 [30NO]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5129), E498 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 2269), H9369 [28SE]

Goel, Keshav: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell scholarship recipient, E1568 [28NO]

Government regulations: establish a sunset on additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates if certain economic growth rates are not attained, H6188, H6189 [13JY]

——— exclude independent agencies from additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates, H6187 [13JY]

——— exempt from additional safeguards any mandate that protects children from sexual predators, prevents domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault, or requires a background check for school and other employees, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

——— impact, H6178 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6179–H6191 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053–H6057 [11JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), motion to recommit, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

——— require online posting of any consultation with or comments by any non-Federal party during the development of regulatory proposals with unfunded mandates, H6188 [13JY]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]

Hensarling, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10096–H10098 [11DE]

Hougen, Kevin: Denver Business Journal Most Admired Chief/Executive Officer award recipient, E1555 [27NO]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6568 [19JY]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (H. Con. Res. 120), H3837 [9MY]

Howell, MI: National Main Street Center, Inc., Great American Main Street Award recipient, E487 [17AP]

Immigration: economic impact of illegal immigration, H1130 [14FE]

——— historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Agriculture Committee, E1567 [28NO]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (H. Con. Res. 63), H4789, H4790 [6JN]

——— importance of investment, H3066 [10AP], H3494 [24AP], H3988 [16MY], H4143 [17MY]

Jenkins, Representative Evan H.: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9095 [27SE]

Kazakhstan: anniversary of Astana, E739 [25MY]

——— U.S. policy, E46 [16JA]

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp.: anniversary, E1445 [23OC]

Leadership North Carolina (organization): tribute, E903 [22JN]

Macron, Emmanuel: U.S. visit by French President, H3563 [25AP], E531 [25AP]

Maine: assessment of economy, H10501 [20DE]

Merchant Marine Act: importance, H3401 [18AP]

Mexico: promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (H.R. 1567), H9591–H9593 [27NO]

Middle East: assessment of U.S. foreign policy, H9814–H9818 [10DE], E1715 [20DE]

Minimum wage: increase (H.R. 15), E916 [26JN]

Minnesota: anniversary of 21st Century Bank, H4781 [6JN]

Montana: impact of coal industry policies, H5967 [28JN]

NAFTA: impact of renegotiation on job outsourcing, H1732 [21MR]

——— impact on U.S. wages and workforce, H9531 [15NO], H9731 [29NO]

——— renegotiation of certain provisions, H5756 [27JN], H7091 [24JY], H9531 [15NO], H9731 [29NO], E924 [26JN]

National Lawn Care Month: observance, E433 [11AP]

National objectives: priority assignments, H3496, H3497 [24AP], H3586 [26AP]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H984 [8FE], H3117 [11AP], H3161 [12AP], H4270 [21MY], H4320–H4349 [22MY], H9064, H9065 [26SE], H9732, H9734 [29NO], E792 [7JN], E1586 [30NO]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

National Rice Month: observance, H9096 [27SE]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish, H4373 [22MY], H4677 [23MY]

Natural resources: recognize that national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters contribute greatly to our economic and physical well being and can be further improved by public-private partnerships (H. Res. 794), E357 [21MR]

Nebraska: tribute to 3d Congressional District Excellence in Economic Development Award recipients, E1094 [26JY]

New York: tribute to 22d Congressional District small businesses, H9554 [16NO]

NOAA: conduct a study on all fees charged to the lobster industry, H6092, H6093 [11JY]

——— provide authority to declare a fishery disaster if fishermen suffer negative impacts from tariffs, H6097 [11JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: provide temporary increase in transitional workers (H.R. 339), E1148 [14AU]

Pennsylvania: importance of agriculture, H6049 [11JY]

——— tribute to Pennsylvania Farm Show, H164 [11JA]

Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of sister city relationship with Taipei, Taiwan, E1719 [20DE]

Political science: assessement of socialism, H7829 [5SE], H9554 [16NO], H9755 [30NO]

——— assessment of socialism, H9147 [27SE]

Power resources: economic and environmental advantages of natural gas power plants, H5355 [20JN]

——— global competitiveness of U.S. oil and gas industry, H5349–H5355 [20JN], E719 [23MY]

Racial relations: eliminate economic inequality through increased funding for housing, education, and employment programs, E281 [8MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, H606 [21JA], H622 [22JA], H723 [30JA], H3400 [18AP], H7171 [25JY]

Revere Copper Co.: tribute, H9554 [16NO]

Roanoke, TX: anniversary of Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce, E143 [6FE]

Rohrabacher, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9685–H9688 [28NO]

Round Rock, TX: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1063 [25JY]

San Luis Obispo County, CA: implement renewable energy incentives to offset loss of jobs and revenue resulting from closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, H1359 [5MR]

Saratoga Economic Development Corp.: anniversary, E523 [24AP]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), H8229–H8234 [13SE]

——— provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), Senate amendment, H10297–H10302 [19DE]

Small Business Saturday: observance, H9542 [16NO]

Smith, Thurston: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Service-Community Service Award recipient, E219 [26FE]

Social Security: provide for cost-of-living adjustments indexed to the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly, H6310 [17JY]

Status, H5002, H5003 [8JN], H7167 [25JY], H8164–H8168 [12SE], H9141–H9143 [27SE]

Sterling Women (organization): anniversary, E1301 [25SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H8 [8JA], H22, H29, H72–H75 [9JA], H85, H91, H93, H94, H128, H129 [10JA], H163, H164 [11JA], H177, H399–H401 [16JA], H455, H469–H471 [17JA], H489, H539 [18JA], H573 [19JA], H585 [20JA], H656, H671 [29JA], H684, H688, H689 [30JA], H767 [5FE], H897, H898 [6FE], H1173 [14FE], H1201 [15FE], H1257–H1262 [26FE], H1272 [27FE], H1355 [5MR], H1425–H1431 [6MR], H1449 [7MR], H3085–H3089 [10AP], H3104, H3108 [11AP], H3307 [13AP], H3382, H3393 [17AP], H3404, H3405 [18AP], H3456, H3457, H3460 [24AP], H3773, H3774 [7MY], H4742, H4763–H4768 [5JN], H4858 [7JN], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5029 [12JN], H5278 [19JN], H5347, H5348 [20JN], H5510, H5576 [22JN], H5655 [26JN], H5756, H5757 [27JN], H6554 [18JY], H6577 [19JY], H7814 [4SE], H7829 [5SE], H8164–H8168 [12SE], H8178 [13SE], H9094, H9103–H9111, H9114, H9141 [27SE], H9745 [30NO], E1084 [26JY]

——— impact on budget deficit, H3383 [17AP]

——— impact on stock market, H177 [16JA]

Taxation: extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H8896 [26SE], H9094, H9139 [27SE], H9158–H9174 [28SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), motion to recommit, H9173 [28SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), H6562–H6569 [19JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6478–H6486 [18JY]

——— prohibit making permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business unless enactment will not harm the financial position of Medicare and Social Security trust funds, H9173 [28SE]

——— reform, H7876 [6SE]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H3436–H3438 [18AP]

Transportation: importance of investment in mass transit projects, H5654 [26JN]

Treaties and agreements: impact of NAFTA and CAFTA on U.S. wages and workforce, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5756 [27JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H31 [9JA], H585 [20JA], H686 [30JA], H1617 [15MR], H7159, H7166 [25JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H1381 [6MR], H3962 [15MY], H3986 [16MY], H4153 [17MY], H4853, H4854, H4858 [7JN], H6246–H6252 [16JY], H7091 [24JY], H7785 [4SE], H7833 [5SE], H7880 [6SE], H8895 [26SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, H687 [30JA], H3204 [12AP], H4855 [7JN], H8896 [26SE], H9695 [29NO]

——— Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, H3766–H3773 [7MY]

——— oppose Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, E490 [17AP]

Unemployment: rates, H3915, H3916 [10MY]

United Kingdom: assessment of negotiations to leave the European Union, H10033 [11DE], E1627 [10DE]

Vietnam: call for release of Michael Nguyen, H7817–H7820 [4SE], H10501–H10503 [20DE], E1199 [4SE]

——— call for release of William Nguyen, H6561 [19JY]

World Bank Group: modify Dept. of the Treasury reporting requirement to ensure promotion of a reduction in government barriers to entrepreneurship as an important component of poverty reduction, H449, H450 [17JA]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, E1742 [31DE]

Remarks in Senate

American Homebrewers Association: anniversary (S. Res. 567), S4746, S4808 [28JN]

Antitrust policy: enforce antitrust regulations, S2854–S2856 [23MY]

Budget: deficit, S817, S827, S828, S831, S832, S834–S838 [8FE], S848 [9FE], S1888, S1913 [22MR], S2210 [17AP], S2311–S2313 [19AP], S2736–S2743, S2746 [17MY], S7413 [11DE], S7648 [17DE], S7978 [20DE]

——— reform entitlement programs, S828 [8FE], S2742, S2745 [17MY]

——— reform process, S7648 [17DE]

Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

Climate: effects of climate change, S13–S16 [3JA], S242 [17JA], S494 [24JA], S1429–S1431 [7MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S5822–S5824 [22AU], S5888–S5890 [23AU], S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6127–S6130 [12SE], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706–S6708 [9OC], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO], S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7214–S7216 [29NO], S7329, S7337 [6DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]

——— impact of climate change on the economy, S3748–S3750 [12JN], S5823 [22AU]

Climate Leadership Council: release of ‘‘Exceeding Paris—How the Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan Would Significantly Exceed the U.S. Paris Commitment’’ report, S6211 [18SE]

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, S2070 [11AP]

Colleges and universities: tribute to international students, S2477 [26AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S143 [11JA], S793 [8FE], S2210 [17AP], S2536 [8MY], S2975–S2978, S2983 [5JN], S3269, S3276, S3283 [7JN], S6785 [11OC], S6941, S6954–S6956 [14NO], S7020, S7022 [15NO], S7073–S7076 [26NO], S7111 [27NO], S7330–S7332 [6DE], S7405 [11DE]

Congressional Review Act: use as a tool to overrule certain Government regulations, S16 [3JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: transition to a 5-member Board of Directors, S1417 [7MR]

Corporations: impact of employee layoffs on profits and stock prices, S1830 [20MR]

——— require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (S. 3348), S5887 [23AU]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S6949 [14NO]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (S. 645), S7621, S7622 [13DE]

——— study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (S. 2835), S2644 [14MY]

Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, S1415 [7MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish business incubators program to promote economic development in Indian reservation communities (S. 607), S1969 [22MR]

Domestic policy: impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4396–S4398 [26JN]

Drugs: impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, S39–S42 [4JA]

Electric power: commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs (S. Res. 672), S6773 [10OC]

Employment: address low labor force participation rates by increasing efforts to provide skills training, reduce dependency on Federal aid programs, integrate previously incarcerated individuals into workforce, and address opioid crisis, S2571–S2574 [9MY]

——— importance of job creation, S2802 [22MY], S7228 [29NO]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, S5227 [24JY]

FDIC: assessment of banking industry, S5884 [23AU]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve social programs, S796, S800 [8FE]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts, S1706 [14MR]

——— ensure foreign banks are subject to the same regulations as domestic banks, S1624 [12MR]

Foreign trade: importance of bilateral trade agreements, S2055 [11AP], S6466 [3OC]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S3402, S3596 [11JN], S3740–S3743 [12JN], S3892 [13JN], S4018 [19JN], S4469–S4472 [27JN], S4886–S4891 [11JY], S4979 [17JY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (S. 3013), S3274 [7JN]

——— U.S. deficit, S1406 [7MR], S1648 [13MR], S2850–S2853 [23MY]

General Motors Co.: impact of announced closures of auto plants, S7107, S7125 [27NO]

——— layoff of employees at Lordstown, OH, plant and relocation of jobs to Mexico, S4376 [25JN]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (S. 2269), S4248, S4249 [19JN]

Government regulations: impact, S2062 [11AP], S2570 [9MY], S3395 [11JN]

Hawaii: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by the Kilauea Volcano eruption, S4719 [28JN]

Heitkamp, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7396–S7400 [11DE]

History: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Trump administration, S6130 [12SE], S7978 [20DE]

Immigration: impact of legal immigrants on U.S. economy, S564 [30JA]

——— potential impact of loss of legal status for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children on U.S. economic growth, S694 [7FE]

——— terminate the EB-5 regional center program, S1778 [19MR]

ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (S. 3266), S5366–S5369 [25JY]

Kagame, Paul: tribute to leadership and efforts by Rwandan President to rebuild economy and infrastructure, S454–S458 [23JA]

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp.: anniversary, S6805 [11OC]

Kudlow, Lawrence A.: appointment as National Economic Council Director, S1741 [15MR]

Maine Development Foundation: anniversary, S6354 [27SE]

NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, S2782 [21MY], S6406 [1OC], S6421, S6432 [2OC], S6465, S6490 [3OC], S7975 [20DE]

National objectives: priority assignments, S3004 [6JN]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S146 [11JA], S1432 [7MR], S1529, S1531, S1532, S1535–S1567, S1569–S1574 [8MR], S1617, S1619–S1626 [12MR], S1646, S1649–S1660 [13MR], S1695, S1696, S1699–S1702, S1706–S1720, S1723–S1730 [14MR], S1741, S1746, S1761, S1762 [15MR], S1777 [19MR], S1939 [22MR], S2782 [21MY], S2844, S2854 [23MY], S2893, S2895 [24MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1329 [5MR], S1343, S1346–S1364, S1399 [6MR], S1405, S1408–S1410, S1413–S1419, S1423–S1429 [7MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), unanimous-consent request, S1708 [14MR]

National Rice Month: observance, S6268 [24SE], S6382 [28SE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S2638 [14MY], S2845 [23MY], S2914 [24MY]

Political ethics: corporate profits versus economic well-being of the populace, S1759 [15MR]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S2377 [24AP], S6128–S6130 [12SE], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6787 [11OC]

——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (S. 987), S1683 [13MR]

Puerto Rico: establish an oversight board to assist Puerto Rico in managing its public finances, S2783 [21MY]

——— temporarily reduce payroll taxes for workers, expand child tax credit, increase access to SBA programs to assist small businesses, and improve availability of economic statistics (S. 2873), S2782 [21MY]

Real estate: monitor housing market to ensure issues that contributed to 2008 housing crisis such as easy credit, no-documentation loans, and relaxed underwriting standards do not cause another collapse, S7412 [11DE]

Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S2570, S2571 [9MY], S2811 [22MY], S2953 [4JN], S2975 [5JN]

SBA: tribute to Small Business Development Centers, S1873 [21MR]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), S7625 [13DE]

SEC: grant authority to reject certain corporate stock buyback offers, S1531 [8MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S3 [3JA], S82 [9JA], S114–S116 [10JA], S514 [25JA]

Small Business Saturday: designate (S. Res. 692), S7062 [15NO]

Status, S3875 [13JN], S4924 [12JY], S5394 [26JY], S5441 [30JY], S5706 [20AU], S5745 [21AU], S5886 [23AU], S6116 [12SE], S6210 [18SE], S6794–S6798 [11OC]

Sunrise County Economic Council: anniversary, S6337 [26SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S81, S84, S100 [9JA], S113, S122–S124, S128 [10JA], S157–S159 [11JA], S236 [17JA], S544 [29JA], S596 [5FE], S617, S618, S630 [6FE], S673, S684 [7FE], S810–S812 [8FE], S889, S894 [13FE], S1229 [27FE], S1325, S1328–S1330 [5MR], S1349 [6MR], S1406, S1407 [7MR], S1716, S1717 [14MR], S1801 [20MR], S1858 [21MR], S2061, S2063–S2066 [11AP], S2207–S2214 [17AP], S2242 [18AP], S2570, S2571 [9MY], S2672 [15MY], S2823 [22MY], S3013–S3016 [6JN], S3289 [7JN], S3395 [11JN], S3730, S3745 [12JN], S3864, S3877 [13JN], S3930 [14JN], S4012, S4017 [19JN], S4254, S4256, S4259, S4263–S4265, S4276 [20JN], S4313, S4315–S4318 [21JN], S4354, S4365 [25JN], S4380 [26JN], S4460, S4468, S4489–S4491 [27JN], S4690 [28JN], S4882 [11JY], S4960, S4963 [16JY], S4974 [17JY], S5027, S5050–S5052 [18JY], S5080 [19JY], S5227 [24JY], S5403 [26JY], S5464, S5465, S5467 [31JY], S5528 [1AU], S5614 [15AU], S5672, S5679, S5686 [16AU], S5734 [21AU], S5791 [22AU], S5962 [28AU], S6122–S6124 [12SE], S6273 [24SE], S6284, S6290 [25SE], S6418 [2OC], S6736, S6758 [10OC], S6778, S6807 [11OC], S7474 [12DE], S7885 [19DE]

——— impact on budget deficit, S1995 [9AP], S2741 [17MY]

Taxation: oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), S5482 [31JY]

——— provide for deferral of inclusion in gross income for capital gains reinvested in opportunity zones, S230 [17JA], S674, S678 [7FE], S1656 [13MR], S2022 [10AP]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S61 [8JA], S269 [18JA], S558, S570–S572 [30JA], S2658 [15MY], S5749 [21AU], S6040 [5SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S3881 [13JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S215 [17JA], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2760 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2804 [22MY], S3002 [6JN], S3271, S3285 [7JN], S3752, S3753 [12JN], S4256, S4260 [20JN], S4315 [21JN], S4357 [25JN], S4465 [27JN], S5355 [25JY], S5399 [26JY], S5566 [1AU], S7149 [28NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, S7125 [27NO]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S125 [10JA]

Unemployment: rates, S2571 [9MY]

Reports filed

Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4566) (H. Rept. 115–601), H1650 [15MR]

Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1337) (S. Rept. 115–254), S2834 [22MY]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, Oppose Federal Efforts To Establish a Carbon Tax on Fuels for Electricity and Transportation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1001) (H. Rept. 115–834), H6462 [17JY]

Consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4456, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act and H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 115–596), H1541 [13MR]

Federal Reserve Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6741) (H. Rept. 115–1116), H10609 [2JA]

FOMC Policy Responsibility Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4758) (H. Rept. 115–1078), H10168 [12DE]

Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]

Independence From Credit Policy Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 115–1117), H10609 [2JA]

Jobs for Tribes Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 115–1064), H9762 [3DE]

Listing Reform Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 717) (H. Rept. 115–560), H1211 [15FE]

Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 701) (S. Rept. 115–204), S612 [5FE]

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 645) (S. Rept. 115–341), S6438 [2OC]

Monetary Policy Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4270) (H. Rept. 115–652), H3574 [25AP]

National Quantum Initiative Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3143) (S. Rept. 115–389), S7132 [27NO]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6227) (H. Rept. 115–950), H8724 [13SE]

Native American Business Incubators Program Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 607) (H. Rept. 115–1037), H9573 [20NO]

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 115–409), S7274 [4DE]

Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6760) (H. Rept. 115–958), H8742 [24SE]

Puerto Rico Small Business Contracting Assistance Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 5178) (H. Rept. 115–628), H3094 [10AP]

Regional Economic and Community Development Commissions Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3288) (H. Rept. 115–1027), H9525 [14NO]

State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT (SMART IoT) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6032) (H. Rept. 115–1003), H9462 [2NO]

Streamlining Environmental Approvals (SEA) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3133) (H. Rept. 115–1030), H9567 [16NO]

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5294) (H. Rept. 115–749), H5092 [12JN]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 50) (S. Rept. 115–447), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 50) (H. Rept. 115–798), H5980 [29JN]

Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3265) (S. Rept. 115–348), S6924 [13NO]

Statements

House Republican Tax Proposal Repeats Flaws in 2017 Tax Law: Robert Greenstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, H9173 [28SE]

Public Housing Affordability: Mona Wadsworth, S4340 [21JN]

Why I Am a Republican: Hunt Wasden, E645 [15MY]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Paul Boden, H5190 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6563 [19JY]

H. Res. 787, consideration of H.R. 4566, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 985, consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act and H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6053 [11JY]

H. Res. 1001, consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6478 [18JY]

H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, H9101 [27SE]

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H6185–H6187 [13JY]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 1107, Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, H387–H391 [16JA]

H.R. 1567, U.S.-Mexico Economic Partnership Act, H9591 [27NO]

H.R. 4258, Family Self-Sufficiency Act, H178–H180 [16JA]

H.R. 4566, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act, H1712 [20MR]

H.R. 5294, Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act, H5115 [13JN]

H.R. 6032, State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT (SMART IoT) Act, H9675 [28NO]

H.R. 6227, National Quantum Initiative Act, H8229–H8231 [13SE], H10298–H10300 [19DE]

H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, H9158–H9165 [28SE]

S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1432–S1446 [7MR], H4320–H4340 [22MY]

S. 2269, Global Food Security Act reauthorization, S4249 [19JN], H9369 [28SE]

S. 3440, Measuring Real Income Growth Act, S6191 [17SE]

S. Res. 371, recognize importance of bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Mexico in areas of trade, security, law enforcement, energy, economy, and culture and encourage strengthening of NAFTA, S141 [10JA]

S. Res. 433, declare enactment of Marketplace Fairness Act would harm the economy by creating an online sales tax that would create undue burden on small businesses and entrepreneurs and provide no benefit to States without sales taxes, S1688 [13MR]

S. Res. 567, American Homebrewers Association anniversary, S4745 [28JN]

S. Res. 646, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization) anniversary, S6306 [25SE]

S. Res. 672, commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs, S6772 [10OC]

S. Res. 692, Small Business Saturday, S7056 [15NO]

Tributes

Bush, George, S8012 [21DE]

ECUADOR, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in Senate

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S7128 [27NO]

EDATTEL, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5119 [13JN]

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

Remarks in House

McIntyre, Dorothy: Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H3430 [18AP]

EDIL, LALE

Remarks in House

National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists: Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]

EDINA, MN

Remarks in House

Edina High School: tribute to boys’ cross country team, E1554 [27NO]

——— tribute to girls’ ice hockey team, H1545 [14MR]

Fairview Southdale Hospital: Healthgrades Operating Co., Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence recipient, H1249 [26FE]

EDINBURG, TX

Remarks in House

Region One Education Service Center: tribute, E1241 [12SE]

EDISON, CA

Remarks in House

Kern County, CA: anniversary of Arvin-Edison Water Storage District, E573, E575 [1MY]

EDISON, NJ

Remarks in House

Indian Business Association: tribute, E1019 [17JY]

EDMONDS, AMANDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E77 [19JA]

EDMONDS, W.S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10204 [13DE]

EDMONTON, KY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1219 [7SE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S6037 [5SE]

EDUCATING MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND OPTIMIZING WORKFORCE EFFICIENCY AND READINESS (EMPOWER) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3728), H6598–H6600 [23JY]

Texts of

H.R. 3728, provisions, H6598 [23JY]

EDUCATION related term(s) Colleges and Universities; Schools

Addresses

George Washington University Dee J. Kelly Law Learning Center Dedication: Blake Morant, E1190 [4SE]

——— Dee J. Kelly, Jr., E1191 [4SE]

——— Thomas J. LeBlanc, E1190 [4SE]

Trump Administration Goals and Accomplishments: Senator Alexander, S2614 [10MY]

Amendments

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1193, H1194, H1195, H1196, H1197 [15FE]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5203 [23JY], H7175 [25JY]

Children and youth: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (S. 645), S7621 [13DE]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7856, H7857, H7858, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7837 [5SE]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419, S1482 [7MR]

Dept. of HHS: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), S7520, S7524, S7525 [12DE], H10278 [19DE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), S1975 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S1968, S1972, S1973 [22MR]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7438 [11DE], H10175 [13DE]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act: amend (S. 2827), S7616 [13DE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), S7292 [4DE]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (S. 2432), S8000 [20DE]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (S. Res. 424), S7139, S7142 [27NO]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S5937 [23AU]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), S7944, S7947 [19DE], H10417 [20DE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6148, S6153, S6154 [12SE]

Schools: provide automatic external defibrillator (AED) training and drills for personnel in schools in possession of such devices (H. Res. 35), H10152 [12DE]

Taxation: encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), S6364 [27SE]

Analyses

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5611 [25JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7806 [4SE]

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees, S6348 [26SE], H9402 [28SE]

Articles and editorials

Congress, Pass the PROSPER Act for Federal Student Aid Reform, H4772 [5JN]

Food-Stamp Work Requirements Will Lift Americans Out of Poverty, H3202 [12AP]

Gulf Breeze High School Science Teacher Chosen as Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year, S519 [25JA]

Houston ISD Schools With Most Displaced Students After Hurricane Harvey, H827 [6FE]

Meaningful Work, Mentors Give Vets a Future, E603 [8MY]

NECI Founder Revered for Student Model, S4365 [25JN]

Seminole Announces Three Teacher-of-the-Year Finalists, S519 [25JA]

SNAP Must Include Work, Healthy Food Mandates, H3200 [12AP]

What Betsy DeVos Should Have Said About the PROSPER Act, H4742 [5JN]

What Makes a Classroom Click? Meet Four Great Teachers Who Make It Happen, S249 [17JA]

When the Welders Came to Capitol Hill, E717 [23MY]

Workers Hardest Hit by Recession Are Joining in Recovery, H9104 [27SE]

Working on Food Stamps—A House GOP Reform Would Help the Able-Bodied Get Off the Dole, H3202 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 710), S7191 [28NO]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Armed Forces: ensure each member who is discharged or separated from service receives documentation relative to the training and experience of the member (see H.R. 5049), H1212 [15FE]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (see S. 2379), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 5125), H1333 [27FE]

——— improve oversight of Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2799), S2552 [8MY]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2748), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 4954), H902 [6FE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (see S. 3299), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5553), H3440 [18AP] (see H.R. 7025), H9414 [2OC]

Ashe, Arthur: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1054), H7920 [6SE]

Bankruptcy: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6588), H7722 [26JY]

BIA: establish a demonstration program regarding background checks for certain employees (see S. 3755), S7586 [13DE]

BLM: require a portion of revenues from new Federal mineral and geothermal leases be paid to States to supplement primary and secondary education and support institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5859), H4209 [17MY]

Bureau of Prisons: improve treatment of Federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents (see H.R. 5575), H3441 [18AP]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see S. Res. 733), S7926 [19DE] (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE] (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 382), S521 [25JA]

CDC: provide for systematic data collection, analysis, and epidemiological research on neonatal abstinence syndrome (see S. 2658), S2120 [12AP]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see S. 2579), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5353), H1728 [20MR]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: authorize grants for graduate medical education partnerships in States with a low ratio of medical residents relative to population (see H.R. 7233), H9819 [10DE]

Children and youth: add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards (see H.R. 6984), H9405 [28SE]

China: require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 3171), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6010), H4776 [5JN]

Civics education: recognize importance (see H. Res. 882), H3834 [8MY]

Coal: establish a worker adjustment assistance program to provide assistance and job retraining for workers who have lost their jobs due to unplanned closures of coal and coal-dependent industries (see H.R. 6819), H8725 [13SE]

Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 574), S4951 [12JY] (see H. Res. 980), H5987 [3JY]

Colleges and universities: designate institutions of higher education that provide research, data, and leadership on continuous manufacturing as National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (see H.R. 5568), H3441 [18AP]

——— prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7686 [25JY]

——— require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6352), H6173 [12JY]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]

——— require the FBI to create a list of foreign intelligence threats to higher education and require reporting to Dept. of Education of certain gifts from such entities (see S. 2903), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6821), H8725 [13SE]

——— support community college and industry partnerships (see S. 2390), S703 [7FE]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]

Congressional Office of Compliance: require public disclosure and reimbursement of payments for awards and settlements due to improper conduct (see S. 3453), S6189 [17SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7286), H10169 [12DE]

Crime: support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

——— train individuals in effective and evidence-based de-escalation techniques to ensure individuals have skills to resolve conflicts, manage anger, and control implicit bias without use of force (see H.R. 7142), H9567 [16NO]

Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program: establish (see H.R. 5527), H3395 [17AP]

Darwin Day: designate (see H. Res. 699), H553 [18JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see S. 2479), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6474), H6648 [23JY]

——— authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]

——— award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5350), H1727 [20MR]

——— carry out nutrition education program to inform the public of sources of exposure to lead in the environment and of dietary nutrients that may reduce harmful effects of lead exposure (see H.R. 5696), H3782 [7MY]

——— develop and carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness relative to use of technology in food and agriculture (see H.R. 6386), H6262 [16JY]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 7136), H9538 [15NO]

——— include lead poisoning prevention and mitigation education as a purpose of the education and obesity prevention program (see H.R. 6477), H6649 [23JY]

——— make institutions of higher education eligible for assistance from Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (see H.R. 6112), H5199 [14JN]

——— modify certain requirements for farm ownership loan eligibility (see S. 2685), S2218 [17AP]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]

——— reaffirm authority of Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics (see H.R. 7330), H10335 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Acer Access and Development Program (see H.R. 5667), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access the Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water (see H.R. 5426), H3058 [5AP]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (see H.R. 5093), H1266 [26FE]

——— establish clean technology consortia to enhance economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies (see S. 2612), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5387), H2040 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish a pilot program to partner with institutions of higher education and health care systems to allow special operations forces medics to earn credits toward a physician assistant degree (see S. 2668), S2120 [12AP]

——— establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]

——— increase minority student participation in Cyber Scholarship Program (see H.R. 5746), H3928 [10MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]

——— permit individuals eligible for tuition assistance to use such benefits for licensing, credentialing, and certification programs offered by entities other than institutions of higher education (see S. 2534), S1629 [12MR]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6684), H7776 [28AU]

——— study renovation, repair, or expansion needs of certain elementary schools and secondary schools that educate dependants of active duty military personnel (see H.R. 5601), H3505 [24AP]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (see H.R. 6036), H4979 [7JN]

——— allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 4859), H582 [19JA]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see S. 3207), S4950 [12JY]

——— allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see S. 2517), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

——— allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 5332), H1698 [19MR]

——— allow States to submit a State management decision and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 6259), H5973 [28JN]

——— allow use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program grants to reinforce school safety infrastructure, technology, and personnel (see S. 3506), S6341 [26SE]

——— amend American History and Civics Education program to require inclusion of programs that educate students about history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights (see S. 3446), S6189 [17SE]

——— amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (see S. 2596), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5390), H2041 [22MR]

——— authorize American Dream Accounts to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see H.R. 6441), H6587 [19JY]

——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see S. 3413), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6722), H7919 [6SE]

——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for the disadvantaged (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]

——— award career pathways innovation grants to local educational agencies to encourage partnerships with businesses to help students explore a variety of career pathways (see S. 2775), S2484 [26AP]

——— award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs (see H.R. 5119), H1333 [27FE]

——— award grants to establish teacher leader development programs (see H.R. 5767), H3929 [10MY]

——— award grants to local educational agencies to enable high school students to take a computer coding class in place of certain other subjects in order to fulfill a graduation requirement (see H.R. 6334), H6111 [11JY]

——— award grants to secondary schools that establish projects to encourage students in their junior and senior school years to experience career and technical education courses at community colleges (see H.R. 5020), H1177 [14FE]

——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (see H.R. 5096), H1266 [26FE]

——— award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment (see S. 2986), S2968 [4JN]

——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see S. 3408), S6038 [5SE] (see H.R. 4838), H553 [18JA]

——— clarify requirements of authorized representatives under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (see H.R. 5224), H1501 [8MR]

——— clarify treatment of technical errors in applications for Federal TRIO programs (see S. 3535), S6413 [1OC]

——— combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 6464), H6648 [23JY]

——— conduct activities that reduce out-of-pocket expenses relative to enrollment in a career and technical education course or dual or concurrent enrollment program for students in special populations (see S. 3101), S4281 [20JN]

——— create a Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months (see S. 3307), S5517 [31JY]

——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 6775), H8169 [12SE]

——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see S. 2530), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5241), H1507 [9MR]

——— ensure public institutions of higher education protect expressive activities in outdoor areas on campus (see S. 2394), S704 [7FE]

——— establish a Career Pathway Grant Program to support partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners (see S. 2407), S840 [8FE]

——— establish a Federal student loan restructured repayment schedule for certain borrowers who are agricultural producers (see S. 2684), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish a grant program for eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide support services and resources designed to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges (see S. 3783), S7925 [19DE]

——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle and high schools (see S. 3152), S4513 [27JN]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants for integration of cybersecurity education (see H.R. 7214), H9763 [3DE]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch (see S. 2682), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (see H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]

——— establish Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students With Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education (see S. 3106), S4343 [21JN]

——— establish American Technical Training Grant Program (see H.R. 5146), H1340 [1MR]

——— establish an Early Federal Pell Grant Commitment Program (see S. 3769), S7790 [18DE]

——— establish career counseling program (see S. 2443), S1164 [15FE]

——— establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6765), H8107 [10SE]

——— establish competitive grant program to encourage collaboration between schools and parents around development of students social and emotional skills (see H.R. 6120), H5200 [14JN]

——— establish dual-language education programs in low-income communities (see H.R. 7302), H10210 [13DE]

——— establish Early Learning Challenge Fund (see H.R. 6946), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish grant program for construction of schools in overcrowded areas (see H.R. 6002), H4776 [5JN]

——— establish Office of Federal Correctional Education (see S. 3588), S6815 [11OC]

——— establish Office of Rural Education Policy (see H.R. 6526), H7686 [25JY]

——— establish prize competition on programs to prepare high school students for careers in in-demand industry sectors or occupations (see H.R. 6995), H9405 [28SE]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see S. 3391), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— identify and develop best practices for training of elementary and secondary school counselors regarding career counseling (see S. 3081), S3982 [18JN]

——— improve accountability and protect students from bad actors in higher education, specifically in the for-profit college sector (see H.R. 7112), H9460 [30OC]

——— improve career and technical education (see S. 3129), S4369 [25JN]

——— improve career and technical education by providing improved educational opportunities and financial assistance for career and technical educators (see H.R. 5944), H4693 [23MY]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (see S. 3083), S3982 [18JN]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

——— improve professional development for career and technical educators (see H.R. 5943), H4693 [23MY]

——— increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, correlate State higher education funding with Pell Grant allotments, and increase college transparency on costs and student outcomes (see S. 3018), S3035 [6JN]

——— increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (see H.R. 5550), H3440 [18AP]

——— increase income limit of the simplified needs test on applications for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6349), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase minimum salary threshold for income-driven repayment plans, allow refinancing, bolster forgiveness programs, and reinstate graduate student programs relative to student loans (see H.R. 5549), H3440 [18AP]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5932), H4692 [23MY]

——— increase transparency relative to loan repayment options for Federal student loan borrowers (see H.R. 6473), H6648 [23JY]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6142 [12SE]

——— make demonstration grants to eligible local educational agencies for the purpose of increasing the numbers of school nurses in public schools (see S. 2532), S1629 [12MR] (see H.R. 5251), H1542 [13MR]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H3095 [10AP]

——— make grants to institutions of higher education for active assailant consulting and training programs (see H.R. 6803), H8724 [13SE]

——— modernize, renovate, or repair career and technical education facilities, enable rural or Native American schools to remodel or build high-tech facilities, and support high-speed Internet (see S. 3589), S6815 [11OC]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see S. 3626), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— protect freedoms of speech, expression, and association and the right for student groups to invite speakers at public institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7229), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

——— provide additional funds to States to establish and make disbursements from high cost funds to reimburse local schools for special educational services (see H.R. 5976), H4732 [25MY]

——— provide career and technical education for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers (see H.R. 6440), H6587 [19JY]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]

——— provide deferment to certain Federal student loan borrowers who are accruing aeronautical experience required for airline transport pilot certification (see H.R. 6926), H9149 [27SE]

——— provide for career and technical education research and outreach (see S. 3141), S4410 [26JN]

——— provide for higher education reform by creating a pilot program promoting innovation and increasing accountability in affordability, access, and value (see H.R. 6947), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide for job training Federal Pell Grants and increase support for working students (see H.R. 6935), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide for preparation of career and technical education teachers (see S. 2737), S2391 [24AP]

——— provide for teacher, principal, and other school leader quality enhancement (see S. 3340), S5582 [1AU]

——— provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and enhance institutional aid to address teacher and principal shortages (see S. 3308), S5518 [31JY]

——— provide grants to communities affected by substance use disorder to enable those communities to plan for and implement full-service community schools (see S. 3362), S5831 [22AU]

——— provide grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support dual or concurrent enrollment programs offering career and technical education (see H.R. 6685), H7776 [28AU]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 5136), H1340 [1MR]

——— provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (see H.R. 6770), H8169 [12SE]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (see S. 2351), S549 [29JA]

——— provide no interest loan deferment eligibility for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6579), H7722 [26JY]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (see S. 2984), S2924 [24MY]

——— provide student loan eligibility for mid-career, part-time students (see H.R. 5371), H1754 [21MR]

——— provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6802), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

——— provide temporary Impact Aid Program construction grants to eligible local educational agencies (see H.R. 6830), H8731 [17SE]

——— reform Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (see S. 2664), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5481), H3209 [12AP]

——— reform the experimental sites initiative to establish innovation zones at colleges and universities (see S. 2342), S520 [25JA] (see S. 3596), S6815 [11OC]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

——— require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

——— require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify the school’s president and a member of the Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (see S. 2431), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5157), H1372 [5MR]

——— require Institute of Education Sciences to make available to elementary and secondary school officials research for improving school safety (see H.R. 6798), H8724 [13SE]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (see S. 2699), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5564), H3441 [18AP]

——— require institutions of higher education to offer substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services to students (see H.R. 6535), H7686 [25JY]

——— require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team (see H.R. 5110), H1333 [27FE]

——— require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying (see H.R. 6196), H5580 [22JN]

——— require priority be given to homeless children and youth and students in foster care under Federal TRIO programs (see H.R. 5915), H4583 [22MY]

——— require reporting of bullying to appropriate authorities and assist with equal protection claims against entities who fail to respond appropriately to bullying (see H.R. 6148), H5284 [19JN]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE] (see H.R. 7303), H10210 [13DE]

——— revise amounts of discretionary Federal Pell Grant Program funding (see S. 3423), S6059 [6SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (see H. Res. 1049), H7824 [4SE]

——— simplify Federal student loan repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3584), S6815 [11OC]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process and increase income threshold to qualify for zero expected family contribution in determining Federal student aid eligibility (see S. 3353), S5692 [16AU]

——— streamline credit sharing between community colleges and four-year institutions so transfer students know when they are eligible to receive an associate’s degree through a reverse transfer (see S. 3066), S3951 [14JN]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 7204), H9757 [30NO]

——— support coding education (see S. 3122), S4368 [25JN]

——— support early childhood educators and elementary and secondary school teachers through increased training, loan forgiveness, teaching certification assistance, and tax credits (see S. 2370), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4914), H736 [2FE]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6184), H5505 [21JN]

——— support innovative, evidence-based approaches in postsecondary education, encourage open educational resources, allow pay for success initiatives, and provide additional evaluation authority (see S. 3294), S5423 [26JY]

——— support innovative technology partnerships through grants to encourage increased innovation in higher education programs (see H.R. 5053), H1212 [15FE]

——— support preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children in under-resourced and under-served communities (see S. 3185), S4843 [9JY] (see H.R. 7023), H9414 [2OC]

——— waive accrual of student loan interest and expand eligibility to volunteer first responders and first-time farmers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see S. 3124), S4368 [25JN]

——— waive rule relative to percentage of income from Federal student aid for proprietary institutions impacted by Hurricanes Irma or Maria (see H.R. 5850), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of Energy: develop a solar workforce training course for certain Armed Forces members (see H.R. 6166), H5362 [20JN]

——— establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S6059 [6SE]

——— establish the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board (see S. 2449), S1164 [15FE]

——— expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to improve training and education for skilled technical workers at national laboratories and National Nuclear Security Administration facilities (see H.R. 5567), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals (see S. 3796), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 6597), H7723 [26JY]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see S. 2524), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5102), H1332 [27FE]

——— award grants for career support for skilled internationally-educated health professionals (see H.R. 5917), H4583 [22MY]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (see S. 3095), S4281 [20JN]

——— clarify that National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program participants may be assigned to serve in pediatric inpatient mental health facilities (see S. 2732), S2391 [24AP]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4284 [21MY]

——— establish grant program to prevent student and student athlete opioid misuse (see H.R. 5992), H4738 [1JN]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H1333 [27FE]

——— expand authority to permit nurses to practice in health care facilities with critical nursing shortages through programs for loan repayment and scholarships (see S. 3685), S7241 [29NO]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 3521), S6356 [27SE] (see H.R. 6931), H9149 [27SE]

——— prioritize education and training for existing and new environmental health professionals (see S. 2616), S1947 [22MR]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see S. 2726), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 6586), H7722 [26JY]

——— provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 5878), H4242 [18MY] (see H.R. 5900), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research (see H.R. 7063), H9430 [12OC]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (see H.R. 5261), H1542 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5385), H2040 [22MR]

——— reauthorize educational loan repayment program for health professionals who agree to conduct prevention activities as CDC and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry employees (see H.R. 5998), H4775 [5JN]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (see S. 2888), S2793 [21MY]

——— reauthorize Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program (see S. 2830), S2623 [10MY]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

——— require prescribers to complete continuing medical education courses on potential dangers and risks of prescribing opioids (see H.R. 5581), H3451 [23AP]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see S. 3337), S5582 [1AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: coordinate a National Cyber Hacking Competition for high school students (see H.R. 5179), H1441 [6MR]

——— develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]

——— develop educational materials relative to human trafficking in schools (see H.R. 5407), H2041 [22MR]

——— enhance school security efforts (see H.R. 6920), H9089 [26SE]

——— establish a commission to enhance cultural competence and improve recruitment and outreach at U.S. Coast Guard Academy and modify process for congressional nominations for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 6905), H9089 [26SE]

——— establish a Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program (see H.R. 6555), H7721 [26JY]

——— establish a school security coordinating council (see H.R. 6919), H9089 [26SE]

——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H7919 [6SE]

Dept. of Justice: amend definition of school resource officer to include certain veterans under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 5186), H1441 [6MR]

——— authorize use of certain grant funds for voting restoration education (see H.R. 7359), H10510 [20DE]

——— establish pilot program to make grants to local educational agencies for the hiring of school resource officers (see H.R. 6512), H7686 [25JY]

——— limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

——— make grants to States to acquire a mobile application that facilitates reporting of school safety threats to local law enforcement agencies for use by students in secondary schools (see H.R. 7056), H9425 [9OC]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 5185), H1441 [6MR]

——— promote behavioral health crisis response training among law enforcement officers (see S. 2879), S2773 [17MY]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H477 [17JA]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program and require applicants to give hiring preference to veterans and retired police officers as school resource officers (see H.R. 5427), H3059 [5AP]

——— reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (see H.R. 6029), H4979 [7JN]

——— reauthorize grant program for education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities (see H.R. 5547), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of Labor: address needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies (see S. 3784), S7925 [19DE]

——— award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 4942), H901 [6FE]

——— encourage online workforce training (see H.R. 5968), H4729 [24MY]

——— establish a fund to provide support services for individuals participating in certain workforce innovation training activities (see H.R. 7048), H9419 [5OC]

——— establish grant program to support creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity (see H.R. 6791), H8170 [12SE]

——— establish Jobs Plus Recovery programs to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (see S. 2642), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5679), H3781 [7MY]

——— establish TechSMART Workforce Development Program to provide competitive grants for technology-based job training and education programs (see H.R. 5566), H3441 [18AP]

——— extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses (see H.R. 4835), H552 [18JA]

——— make trade adjustment assistance available to workers whose jobs are eliminated through automation (see S. 2982), S2924 [24MY]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (see S. 3802), S7989 [20DE]

——— promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see S. 3061), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6099), H5152 [13JN]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors through certain partnerships (see S. 3082), S3982 [18JN]

——— provide at-risk and disconnected youth with subsidized summer and year-round employment and assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates (see S. 3234), S5066 [18JY]

——— provide grants to State-recognized or federally recognized apprenticeship programs to support expansion, awareness, and prestige of such programs (see H.R. 6425), H6557 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (see H.R. 6185), H5505 [21JN]

——— provide technical or financial assistance to Hispanic-serving institutions for the establishment of historic preservation training and degree programs (see H.R. 7282), H10169 [12DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish State and multistate infrastructure banks to provide loans for repair, construction, renovation, or improvement of educational facilities (see H.R. 5318), H1652 [15MR]

——— establish the STEM Education and Training Account (see H.R. 7353), H10336 [19DE]

——— require Financial Literacy and Education Commission to establish and publish best practices for teaching financial literacy for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5277), H1607 [14MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a program to provide grants to carry out projects to reduce railway noise levels that adversely impact schools located in urbanized areas (see H.R. 5691), H3782 [7MY]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see S. 3352), S5692 [16AU] (see H.R. 5358), H1753 [21MR]

——— provide grants to retrain transportation workers (see H.R. 6200), H5580 [22JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices (see H.R. 5866), H4209 [17MY]

——— authorize use of veterans educational assistance for examinations and assessments to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 6815), H8725 [13SE]

——— authorize use of veterans educational assistance for examinations to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning (see S. 3318), S5582 [1AU]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see S. 3130), S4369 [25JN] (see H.R. 4830), H552 [18JA]

——— enhance payment of monthly housing stipends paid under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 3328), S5582 [1AU]

——— ensure certain educational benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating the ability of a servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or child of a servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 5781), H3935 [11MY]

——— ensure individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend paid to the individual under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 2294), S167 [11JA]

——— establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for Veterans Legacy Program (see H.R. 6420), H6557 [18JY]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see S. 3777), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 7273), H10169 [12DE]

——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (see H.R. 5938), H4692 [23MY]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (see S. 2768), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5644), H3706 [26AP]

——— expand Veterans Healing Veterans Medical Access Scholarship Program to include medical students in predominantly Hispanic-serving medical schools (see H.R. 7193), H9742 [29NO]

——— extend authority to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed (see H.R. 7119), H9510 [13NO]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (see S. 3479), S6223 [18SE]

——— extend period in which entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 6769), H8107 [10SE] (see H.R. 6860), H8738 [20SE]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 5538), H3396 [17AP]

——— make grants to public institutions of higher education for establishment of Veterans Resource Centers (see H.R. 6766), H8107 [10SE]

——— provide additional entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program benefits of certain veterans and Armed Forces members who require extra time to complete remedial and deficiency courses (see S. 3627), S6964 [14NO]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (see S. 2565), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5486), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide information about whether educational institutions allow individuals to stay enrolled pending receipt of departmental educational assistance (see S. 3447), S6189 [17SE]

——— provide training in use of medical cannabis for all departmental primary care providers (see H.R. 7129), H9525 [14NO]

——— report on opioid prescribing rates of physicians of the Veterans Health Administration and conduct pain management training for physicians with highest rates of opioid prescribing (see S. 2819), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5829), H3977 [15MY]

——— require payment of individuals who are owed assistance under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program amounts that they are entitled to by law (see S. 5), S7275 [4DE]

——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (see H.R. 6234), H5748 [26JN]

Depts. of Education and HHS: provide substance use prevention and treatment grants for institutions of higher education (see S. 2791), S2517 [7MY]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (see H.R. 5242), H1507 [9MR]

——— develop and implement best practices for occupation-specific education for school resource officers (see H.R. 5523), H3342 [16AP]

——— develop and implement national standards and best practices for school resource officers (see H.R. 5243), H1507 [9MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6470), H6648 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (see S. 2646), S2075 [11AP]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H3741 [27AP]

Discrimination: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

——— provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 2940), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5924), H4692 [23MY]

Diseases and disorders: expand research and education relative to endometrial cancer (see H.R. 6203), H5580 [22JN]

——— recognize value of pre-exposure prophylaxis medication as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV, support research and usage of such medication, and ensure effective HIV prevention outreach (see H. Res. 960), H5648 [25JN]

District of Columbia: reauthorize tuition assistance programs (see H.R. 7344), H10336 [19DE]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 699), S7051 [15NO]

Drugs: improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (see S. 2711), S2321 [19AP]

——— improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see S. 2700), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5545), H3440 [18AP]

——— require awareness campaign regarding risk of abuse of prescription opioids if such drugs are not taken as prescribed to include information about dispensing options (see S. 2697), S2261 [18AP]

Earth Science Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9419 [5OC]

Ecology and environment: improve disclosure of pesticide and personal care product ingredients and ventilation in salons, establish employee training on salon hazards, and research effects of personal care products (see S. 2722), S2321 [19AP]

Education Recoupment Trust Fund: establish to recover misused elementary and secondary education funds for the benefit of the affected students (see S. 3390), S5954 [27AU]

Employment: advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 6623), H7724 [26JY]

——— carry out pilot programs to improve skills and job training (see H.R. 5018), H1177 [14FE]

——— establish an innovative water infrastructure workforce development program (see S. 2346), S520 [25JA]

——— identify and develop best practices for training of elementary and secondary school counselors regarding career counseling (see S. 3081), S3982 [18JN]

——— recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

Endometriosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 451), S1948 [22MR]

Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 739), H1212 [15FE]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see H.R. 6944), H9150 [27SE]

——— prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6967), H9404 [28SE]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (see H.R. 7279), H10169 [12DE]

FAA: address need for pilot development and encourage more individuals to enter the field of aviation (see H.R. 6957), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5701), H3833 [8MY]

——— establish Collegiate Training Initiative Program for unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 7044), H9419 [5OC]

——— establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools (see S. 2792), S2517 [7MY]

——— support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]

Fab Foundation: provide a Federal charter for the National Fab Lab Network, a network of digital fabrication facilities providing community access to advanced manufacturing tools (see S. 2752), S2440 [25AP] (see H.R. 4948), H901 [6FE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand eligibility to more workers, allow parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and modernize definition of family (see H.R. 6098), H5152 [13JN]

FCC: make grants to establish or expand job training programs for communications tower service, construction, and maintenance (see H.R. 5639), H3706 [26AP]

——— make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program (see S. 2958), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 6286), H5974 [28JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require certain contractors to meet a requirement relative to registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 6693), H7781 [31AU]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6686), H7776 [28AU]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H1333 [27FE]

FEMA: provide assistance for educational facilities impacted by flooding by reducing penalties under the National Flood Insurance Program for buildings not covered by flood insurance (see S. 2547), S1735 [14MR]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see S. Res. 678), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1124), H9431 [12OC]

Financial literacy: improve for secondary school students (see S. 3745), S7509 [12DE]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 806), H3046 [23MR]

Firearms: address issue of gun violence in the U.S. and schools (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5975 [28JN]

——— require persons applying for a Federal license to sell firearms to complete an online behavioral detection awareness training course (see H.R. 5285), H1608 [14MR]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance to train and retain obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogyneoclogy and improve quality of care to meet health care needs of women in least developed countries (see H.R. 7301), H10210 [13DE]

——— ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]

Forest Service: make the District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (see H.R. 6045), H4980 [7JN]

FTC: require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (see S. 2640), S2040 [10AP]

GPO: ensure availability of no-fee public access to Government information, reform Federal Depository Library Program, and authorize activities of the Superintendent of Documents (see H.R. 5305), H1651 [15MR]

Health: improve health outcomes in communities through community-relevant health information and new health supporting incentives and programs (see H.R. 7038), H9419 [5OC]

——— increase awareness of sepsis and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention (see H. Res. 1175), H10103 [11DE]

Health care professionals: improve and expand training for future and current physicians and mid-level health care providers on treating pain and prescribing opioids (see H. Con. Res. 136), H8726 [13SE]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 2344), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 6794), H8724 [13SE]

——— clarify prohibition on postsecondary education benefits for certain aliens and grant a private right of action to persons injured by a violation of such prohibition (see H.R. 5229), H1501 [8MR]

——— clarify requirements for alien physicians who come to the U.S. to practice medicine in areas with a shortage of health care professionals and their subsequent permanent residence status (see H.R. 6123), H5224 [15JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see S. 2464), S1243 [27FE]

——— permit aliens who lawfully enter the U.S. as nonimmigrant elementary and secondary students to attend public schools if such aliens reimburse local educational agencies for costs of attending such schools (see H.R. 7132), H9525 [14NO]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

——— strengthen refugee resettlement support programs (see H.R. 7401), H10609 [2JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2542), S1686 [13MR] (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]

International Chart Day: observance (see H. Res. 853), H3706 [26AP]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (see H.R. 5738), H3885 [9MY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6964), H9404 [28SE]

Keiser University: anniversary (see H. Res. 680), H18 [8JA]

Law enforcement: encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies by providing resources for accreditation, best practices, and training and collecting data on police-community encounters (see S. 3195), S4916 [11JY]

Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 646), S6304 [25SE] (see H. Res. 1078), H8884 [25SE]

Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 956), H5506 [21JN]

Medicaid: reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 5977), H4732 [25MY]

Medicare: establish rules for payment for graduate medical education (GME) costs for hospitals that establish a new medical residency training program after hosting resident rotators for short durations (see S. 3305), S5517 [31JY] (see H.R. 6056), H5020 [8JN]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see S. 2843), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5818), H3976 [15MY]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see S. 3366), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5768), H3929 [10MY]

——— reform graduate medical education program to support rural residency training funding that is equitable for all States (see S. 3014), S3035 [6JN]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act: amend (see S. 2827), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5939), H4692 [23MY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 439), S1790 [19MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3530), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6988), H9405 [28SE]

NASA: support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1334 [27FE]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: congratulate on achieving 200 member institutions (see S. Res. 620), S5991 [28AU]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 657), S6356 [27SE] (see H. Res. 1065), H8726 [13SE]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]

National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education, and Economics Advisory Board: change membership (see H.R. 5071), H1220 [20FE]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 776), H1543 [13MR]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1158), H9574 [20NO]

National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see S. Res. 453), S2040 [10AP]

National CACFP Week: designate (see S. Res. 405), S907 [13FE]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H172 [12JA]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 681), S6816 [11OC]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Chemistry Week: designate (see S. Res. 721), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 1129), H9439 [19OC]

National College Application Month: designate (see S. Res. 697), S7051 [15NO]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 425), S1452 [7MR]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 760), H1341 [1MR]

National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (see H.R. 6077), H5093 [12JN]

National Day of Reason: designate (see H. Res. 852), H3706 [26AP]

National Day on Writing: designate (see S. Res. 653), S6342 [26SE]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S2924 [24MY]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 680), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1137), H9460 [30OC]

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S1316 [1MR]

National Endowment for the Arts: prohibit grants to demonstrate how artists work to show the impact of climate change in the San Francisco, CA, bay area and how art can inform, inspire, and empower communities at risk (see H.R. 5995), H4738 [1JN]

National Family Service Learning Week: designate (see S. Res. 688), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1151), H9568 [16NO]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (see S. 2432), S1164 [15FE]

——— update charter (see H.R. 5595), H3505 [24AP]

National Flood Insurance Program: provide assistance for educational facilities impacted by flooding by reducing penalties for buildings not covered by flood insurance (see S. 2547), S1735 [14MR]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (see S. Res. 551), S4035 [19JN] (see H. Res. 950), H5285 [19JN]

National GIS Day: designate (see S. Res. 701), S7052 [15NO]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (see S. Res. 424), S1378 [6MR]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY] (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY] (see H. Res. 920), H4776 [5JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY] (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 639), S6224 [18SE]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 394), S651 [6FE] (see H. Res. 683), H132 [10JA]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 476), S2262 [18AP]

National objectives: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

National Park Service: change U.S. Code references from U.S. Civil Rights Network to African American Civil Rights Network (see H.R. 7172), H9667 [27NO]

——— establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (see S. 2831), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5751), H3928 [10MY]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (see S. Res. 516), S2773 [17MY]

National Pi Day: designate (see H. Res. 782), H1608 [14MR]

National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 576), S5066 [18JY]

National Principals Month: observance (see S. Res. 674), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1116), H9419 [5OC]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA] (see H. Res. 703), H553 [18JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE] (see H. Res. 723), H783 [5FE]

National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Res. 1146), H9525 [14NO]

National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 823), H3209 [12AP]

National Speech and Debate Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 415), S1243 [27FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY] (see H. Res. 880), H3834 [8MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 400), S851 [9FE]

National Women’s Health Week: recognize importance of goal to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV (see S. Res. 507), S2679 [15MY]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6223 [18SE]

——— observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks: designate (see H. Res. 803), H2042 [22MR]

Native Americans: allow tribal grant school employees to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance program (see S. 3030), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6030), H4979 [7JN]

——— fulfill responsibility to serve the higher education needs of the Navajo people and clarify, unify, and modernize prior Diné College legislation (see H.R. 4807), H403 [16JA]

——— protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 3543), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7127), H9525 [14NO]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (see S. 2511), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5196), H1476 [7MR]

——— establish Climate Change Education Program (see S. 2740), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 5606), H3505 [24AP]

NSF: develop an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) course to support commercialization-ready innovation companies (see S. 9), S7132 [27NO] (see H.R. 5086), H1265 [26FE]

——— promote veteran involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, computer science, and scientific research (see S. 3395), S5991 [28AU]

——— provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (see S. 3583), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 5509), H3315 [13AP]

——— support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education research focused on early childhood (see S. 3471), S6223 [18SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (see H.R. 7102), H9459 [30OC]

Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see S. 3436), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 7026), H9414 [2OC]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H3441 [18AP]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6085), H5151 [13JN]

Public Education Week: designate (see H. Res. 779), H1608 [14MR]

Read Across America Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S1316 [1MR] (see H. Res. 753), H1334 [27FE]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H3750 [3MY]

——— recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community (see S. Res. 555), S4281 [20JN]

Renewable energy: establish an offshore wind career training grant program (see H.R. 5291), H1608 [14MR]

Research: provide for a coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (see H.R. 7171), H9667 [27NO]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

——— improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

——— recognize contributions of, and increase Federal investment in, public schools and disapprove expanding use of Federal funds to subsidize private school expenses (see H. Con. Res. 114), H1542 [13MR]

Science: provide loan forgiveness to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers and tax credits for STEM school supplies, and incentivize STEM hiring practices (see H.R. 5962), H4728 [24MY]

——— support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 661), S6388 [28SE]

Skills for Today Week: designate (see H. Res. 841), H3506 [24AP]

Social Security: prevent low-income seniors from losing benefits due to defaulted student loan debt by increasing amount of benefits exempted from garnishment (see S. 3320), S5582 [1AU]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 464), S2141 [16AP]

Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis: establish (see S. 3231), S5066 [18JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: allow graduate students to exclude tuition reductions from gross income (see H.R. 5396), H2041 [22MR]

——— allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see S. 3102), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 4862), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 6674), H7756 [17AU]

——— allow use of 529 plans to pay apprenticeship and qualified early education expenses (see S. 3228), S5004 [17JY]

——— allow use of 529 plans to repay qualified education loans (see H.R. 6767), H8107 [10SE]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8106 [10SE]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

——— encourage use of 529 plans and Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 2306), S187 [16JA]

——— establish a Federal tax credit approximation matching program for State new jobs training tax credits (see S. 2442), S1164 [15FE]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H1341 [1MR]

——— establish tax-preferred Lifelong Learning and Training Account programs that provide Federal matching funds for contributions by low- and moderate-income workers or their employers (see S. 6), S7088 [26NO] (see H.R. 7235), H9819 [10DE]

——— exclude certain post graduation scholarship grants from gross income in the same manner as qualified scholarships to promote economic growth (see S. 3697), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 6486), H7154 [24JY]

——— exclude employer contributions to student loan repayment from income (see S. 3595), S6815 [11OC]

——— exclude from gross income any discharge of student loan indebtedness (see S. 3189), S4875 [10JY]

——— exclude from gross income certain federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty (see S. 10), S7132 [27NO] (see H.R. 6149), H5284 [19JN] (see H.R. 7259), H10102 [11DE]

——— expand use of Coverdell education savings accounts as lifelong learning accounts to pay for skills training, career-related learning, and professional development (see S. 3145), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6250), H5815 [27JN]

——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]

——— facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (see S. 3611), S6924 [13NO] (see H.R. 7386), H10511 [20DE]

——— impose a tax on institutions of higher education that fail to use a certain percentage of growth in endowment value for grants for working-family students each year (see H.R. 5916), H4583 [22MY]

——— increase amount allowed as a deduction for interest on education loans paid by married couples (see H.R. 7335), H10335 [19DE]

——— increase deduction allowed for student loan interest and exclude from gross income discharges of income-contigent or income-based student loan indebtedness (see H.R. 6921), H9089 [26SE]

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— permit unborn children to be account beneficiaries of section 529 education savings accounts (see H.R. 4794), H403 [16JA]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see H.R. 5516), H3315 [13AP] (see H.R. 6694), H7781 [31AU]

——— provide a refundable credit for certain teachers as a supplement to State efforts to provide teachers with a livable wage (see S. 3730), S7357 [6DE]

——— provide for distributions from 529 plans to pay certain early education expenses (see H.R. 7021), H9414 [2OC]

——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (see S. 3563), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6392), H6263 [16JY]

——— repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 5220), H1501 [8MR]

Territories: comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (see H.R. 4761), H131 [10JA]

Texas A&M University: tribute to 12th Woman program to eliminate sexual assault on college campuses (see H. Res. 1064), H8726 [13SE]

Tobacco products: include e-cigarettes in smoking bans in schools, clarify that educational assistance can be used for e-cigarette prevention by schools, and authorize studies in e-cigarette use prevention (see S. 3701), S7275 [4DE]

U.S. Code: update statutory references to certain provisions relative to agriculture, education, and public lands (see H.R. 5283), H1608 [14MR]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary (see H. Res. 1070), H8732 [17SE]

University of California: anniversary (see S. Res. 438), S1790 [19MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: extend authority to establish Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center (see S. 3298), S5455 [30JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: honor veterans, commemorate anniversary, and commend Vietnam Veterans Memorial and traveling ‘‘The Wall That Heals’’ exhibit (see H. Res. 821), H3147 [11AP]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

William & Mary: anniversary (see H. Res. 711), H624 [22JA]

Women: report on efforts to support minority women involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields (see H.R. 7092), H9448 [26OC]

World Hepatitis Day: observance (see S. Res. 600), S5518 [31JY] (see H. Res. 1038), H7725 [26JY]

World Space Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9419 [5OC]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

Essays

Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution: Ingrid Williamsen, S7856 [19DE]

——— Kate Pipher, S7856 [19DE]

——— Patrick Collins, S7856 [19DE]

State of the Union: Alaura Rich, S576 [30JA]

——— Jake McNeil, S607 [5FE]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9792 [10DE]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H9792 [10DE]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Dept. of Education programs funding: Jeff Carter and Sheryl Cohen, Committee for Education Funding, H4879 [7JN]

Early childhood education programs funding: Council for a Strong America, S120 [10JA]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8140 [12SE]

Family Savings Act: Nancy A. LeaMond, AARP (organization), H9132 [27SE]

Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program reauthorization and Geriatric Academic Career Awards program reinstatement: Maura Brennan, National Association for Geriatric Education and National Association of Geriatric Education Centers, S2795 [21MY]

Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act: Dean C. Garfield, Information Technology Industry Council, S523 [25JA]

——— John Neuffer, Semiconductor Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H8814 [25SE]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8814 [25SE]

Unity declaration on racism and poverty: Circle of Protection (organization), H1365 [5MR]

Lists

Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]

Dale City, VA, Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]

Highland Ranch, CO, Denver Chinese School principals, E62 [18JA]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E72 [19JA], E1563 [28NO]

New Jersey 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E543 [26AP]

Prince William County, VA, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification recipients, E749 [29MY]

Washington (DC) Post Prince William County, VA, Schools Principal of the Year Award nominees, E883 [21JN]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7861 [5SE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S7887 [19DE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S7727 [17DE]

Poster

You Are Not Alone, H6584 [19JY]

Press releases

CFGI and SHRM Applaud Immigration Innovation Act: Council for Global Immigration, S523 [25JA]

New National Data Reveals the Economic Impact of Museums Is More Than Double Previous Estimates: American Alliance of Museums, H6527 [18JY]

SIIA Says I-Squared Act Is Critical for U.S. Economy and Global Competitiveness: Software and Information Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Proclamations

Cordell Henderson Recipient of Greater Lansing, MI, Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Frederick Douglass Award: Representative Mike Bishop, E488 [17AP]

St. Joseph’s Catholic School Anniversary: Representative Gowdy, E46 [16JA]

Remarks in House

Adamson, Dale: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H27 [9JA]

African Americans: tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, H1688–H1694 [19MR], E356 [21MR]

Aidukaitis, Kyana: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]

Aiken, SC: tribute to Aiken Scholars Academy, H9580 [27NO]

Albert, Jennifer: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H10190 [13DE]

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Albuquerque High School Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) team, E781 [6JN]

Alexandria, VA: anniversary of Alexandria Harmonizers a cappella chorus, E1449 [23OC]

All Things Artistic Ministries, Inc.: tribute to History Alive—Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Program honorees, E609, E611 [9MY]

Allen, Melanie: Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year award recipient, E705 [22MY]

Alopecia Areata Awareness Month: observance, H9095 [27SE]

Alvin, TX: tribute to Alvin Independent School District ‘‘The Day’’ of Service project, E1357 [2OC]

American College of Surgeons: tribute to ‘‘Stop the Bleed’’ training course, H32, H65 [9JA], E384 [29MR], E431 [11AP]

American Education Week: observance, H9533 [15NO]

American Human Rights Council: anniversary, E1449 [23OC]

American Missionary Association: tribute, E1207 [5SE]

Americans With Disabilities Act: promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), H1147 [14FE], H1183–H1200, H1202 [15FE], E220 [26FE], E225 [27FE], E266 [6MR]

——— promote compliance through education, clarify requirements for demand letters, and provide for a notice and cure period before commencement of a private civil action (H.R. 620), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— reduce time businesses have to fix violations after notification, H1197 [15FE]

Anaheim, CA: tribute to Anaheim Union High School District efforts to install digital mapping system, establish Cybersecurity Pathway, and create Offensive Security Society, E832 [13JN]

Apodaca, Angelina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E297 [13MR]

Arab American Heritage Month: observance, E461 [13AP]

Arc of Loudoun County, VA (organization): anniversary, E523 [24AP]

Archuleta, Jalissa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E297 [13MR]

Arizona: decision by Arizona Supreme Court to block the Invest in Ed ballot initiative, H7828 [5SE]

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, H9396 [28SE]

——— tribute to 4th Congressional District service academy nominees, E730 [24MY]

——— tribute to 2d Congressional District Educational Award Program winners, H3937 [15MY]

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to participation in American Farm Bureau Association Patriot Project, H9698 [29NO]

Armed Forces: ensure each member who is discharged or separated from service receives documentation relative to the training and experience of the member (H.R. 5049), E197 [15FE]

——— require receipt of additional training under Transition Assistance Program, H7705 [26JY]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (H.R. 4954), H787 [6FE]

Arts in Education Week: observance, H8179 [13SE]

Ashburn, VA: tribute to Brambleton Middle School, E486 [17AP]

Assistance League of Glendale, CA (organization): anniversary, E658 [16MY]

Auburn, MA: tribute to Auburn High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E717 [23MY]

Aurora, CO: tribute to Asian Pacific Development Center, E1542 [20NO]

——— tribute to Comitis Crisis Center, E1498 [6NO]

Aurora, IL: tribute to Illinois Math and Science Academy, H5105 [13JN]

Austin, TX: tribute to Refuge Ranch sex trafficking victims’ shelter, E862 [19JN]

Autism Community Together (organization): anniversary of Autism Awareness Fair, E459 [13AP]

Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry, H3596 [26AP]

Baker, Fran: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E520 [24AP]

Bakersfield, CA: anniversary of William Penn Elementary School, E612 [9MY]

Baldwinsville, NY: anniversary of Canton Woods Senior Center, E1243 [13SE]

Bandimere Speedway (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Genesis Award recipient, E466 [16AP]

Bankruptcy: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (H.R. 6588), E1092 [26JY]

——— stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases (H.R. 137), H1570 [14MR]

Barker, Taylor: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]

Barta, Brett: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association Assistant Head Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]

Batayola, Teresita: Puget Sound Business Journal Woman of Influence award recipient, E1105 [27JY]

Baton Rouge, LA: tribute to Kids’ Orchestra (organization), H9095 [27SE]

Baudler, Jacob: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]

Beach, Luke: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E582 [3MY]

Bedford, TX: tribute to Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District Awards of Excellence recipients and teachers, E361 [22MR]

Bednarz, Natasha: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Belger, Vic: Creston, IA, High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1347 [28SE]

Bellefonte, PA: Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology landscaping team winners of Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Education Landscape Exhibits competition, H96 [10JA]

Bellevue, WA: tribute to Odle Middle School National Science Bowl team, E1380 [5OC]

Bensalem, PA: tribute to Bensalem High School industrial design class students for building a snow sled for the blind, H3161 [12AP]

Biomedical Engineering Society: recognize anniversary and role of Whitaker Foundation in its development, E1157 [17AU]

Biscoveanu, Andrea: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Bisgard, Ryan: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889 [21JN]

Bishop, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E298 [13MR]

Bishop, Leigha: Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District Elementary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E634 [11MY]

Black, L. Joy Gates: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E393 [5AP]

Black Family Foundation: anniversary, H7831 [5SE]

Blea, Darlynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E685 [18MY]

Bloomfield College: anniversary, E1461 [26OC]

Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E445 [12AP]

Boster, Chance: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E631 [11MY]

Bratcher, Ashley: Stafford, TX, Municipal School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E845 [14JN]

Broadview Heights, OH: Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1405 [12OC]

Broadway, VA: tribute to John C. Meyers Elementary School science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education program, E827 [12JN]

Brock, Kim: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1475 [30OC]

Brooklyn Chinese-American Association: anniversary of Eighth Avenue Senior Center, E1402 [12OC]

Broward Education Foundation: tribute to Broward County, FL, scholarship award recipients, E664 [16MY]

Brown, Isabella: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E298 [13MR]

Buchholz, Lisa: Golden Apple Foundation Golden Apple Award recipient, E617 [9MY]

Buckner, Ally: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E299 [13MR]

Buckner, Allysa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E411 [10AP]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Bucks County GirlSTEM Conference, H1272 [27FE]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to Gerard Place (organization), E500 [18AP]

Buffalo Bill Days, Inc.: Golden, CO, Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award recipient, E659 [16MY]

Buffalo State, State University of New York: tribute to men’s basketball team graduating seniors, E141 [6FE]

Bullying Prevention Month: observance, E1459 [26OC]

Burkholder, Steve: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E521 [24AP]

Cadet, MO: Kingston Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1680 [17DE]

Caine, Sheri: Northrop Grumman Foundation Excellence in Engineering Education Award recipient, E493 [18AP]

Caltrider, Garret: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E950 [28JN]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E671 [17MY]

Canton, GA: tribute to Creekview High School rocketry team, E1092 [26JY]

Canyon, CA: anniversary of Canyon Elementary School, E1088 [26JY]

Capital One Financial Corp.: tribute to grant to fund Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Project Learn, H3841 [9MY]

Cardenas, Avryon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E641 [15MY]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), H1105 [13FE], H1133 [14FE], H3966, H3967 [15MY], H4762 [5JN], H5654 [26JN], H7784 [4SE], H9527 [15NO]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7160, H7168, H7175–H7194 [25JY]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (H. Res. 730), H1105 [13FE]

——— observance, H788 [6FE]

Career and technical education programs: tribute, H1105 [13FE]

Casa Familia Inc.: tribute, H3787 [8MY]

CDC: reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use, H5518 [22JN]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (H.R. 5353), H5059, H5060 [12JN]

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE): anniversary, E324 [15MR]

Center for Excellence in Education: anniversary, E1665 [13DE]

Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation: tribute, H1232 [26FE]

Cerro Coso Community College: anniversary, E314 [14MR]

Cespedes-Roses, Deven: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E631 [11MY]

Charles, Tyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E632 [11MY]

Chavez, Belen T.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E737 [25MY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Dunbar Vocational Career Academy partnership with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134 to form construction trades program, H5970 [28JN]

Childproof America (organization): tribute to efforts to promote public awareness of human trafficking, E656 [15MY]

Children and youth: add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards (H.R. 6984), E1334 [28SE]

——— enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (H.R. 2408), H1479 [8MR], E1385 [9OC]

——— enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), H10547, H10548 [21DE]

——— increase awareness and research efforts relative to childhood cancer, E1400 [12OC]

——— recognize importance of and ensure access to high-quality prekindergarten programs, H3588 [26AP]

——— tribute to student activists, H1320 [27FE]

——— tribute to student activists calling for action against gun violence, H1734, H1735 [21MR], H3103 [11AP], E452 [12AP]

——— tribute to Walk Up Movement, H1588 [14MR]

Christian Relief Services, Inc.: tribute, E1287 [25SE]

Cimini, Maria D.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E1002 [12JY]

City Year Miami (organization): anniversary, H489 [18JA]

Clark, Nathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E632 [11MY]

Cleveland, Rowanchayse: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E300 [13MR]

Coalition Against Insurance Fraud: anniversary, E1584 [30NO]

Coalman-Angelo, Christopher: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E633 [11MY]

Cockburn, Emma: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E773 [5JN]

Coddett, Andrea: Luther V. Garrison, Sr., Masonic Foundation Inc., Woman of the Year award recipient, E1740 [31DE]

College of DuPage: tribute to American Institute of Architects Distinguished Project Merit Award recipients, E3 [5JA]

College of Southern Maryland: anniversary, E1318 [27SE]

Colleges and universities: affordability, H1509 [13MR]

——— tribute to international students, E547 [26AP], E558, E566 [27AP]

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E430 [11AP], E502 [18AP], E984 [10JY]

——— tribute to National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E433 [11AP], E984 [10JY]

——— tribute to 6th Congressional District summer interns, E1046 [23JY]

Colorado Mesa University: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E1188 [4SE]

Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association: anniversary, E1614 [6DE]

Colstrip United (organization): tribute, E729 [24MY]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): tribute to Innovation Forum and Showcase, H7089 [24JY]

Committee on House Administration (House): release of Workplace Rights and Responsibilities Education report, E1748 [3JA]

Community Resources for Children (organization): tribute, E1568 [28NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H27 [9JA]

——— Office of Technology Assessment funding, H4971, H4972 [7JN]

——— tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E881 [21JN]

Cook, Kaleb: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E990 [10JY]

Cooper, Amber: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E686 [18MY]

Cooper, Shayla: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719 [23MY]

Cortland, OH: Maplewood Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1368 [5OC]

Council Bluffs, IA: anniversary of Vocational Development Center, E1411 [16OC]

County College of Morris: anniversary, E1203 [5SE]

Creativity Shell (nonprofit organization): tribute, E108 [29JA]

Crise-Zarate, Steven: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E566 [27AP], E599 [8MY]

Cross, Jordan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E301 [13MR]

C–SPAN: importance, H5139 [13JN]

Curbelo, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10325 [19DE]

Curtis, Bettie J. Broussard: West Orange-Stark Alumni Foundation, Inc., Blossoming Minds MLK Gala Legend Award recipient, E13 [9JA]

Cutillo, Mark: National Liberty Museum and State Farm Insurance (company) Teacher as Hero Award recipient, H5161 [14JN]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891 [21JN]

Dallas, TX: Trini Garza High School recipient of National Title I Association Nation Title I Distinguished School Award, H1467 [7MR]

Dan Marino Foundation: tribute to WalkAbout Autism event, H489 [18JA]

Darby, PA: anniversary of Darby Library Co., E270 [7MR]

DEA: develop training materials covering circumstances when a pharmacist may decline to fill a prescription due to suspicion the prescription is fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse (H.R. 4275), H5066, H5067 [12JN]

Debbie’s Dream Foundation: tribute to annual Dream Makers’ Gala, H3160 [12AP]

Denton, TX: anniversary of Greater Denton Arts Council, E683 [18MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator in each State, H4220 [18MY]

——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]

——— establish Office of Tribal Relations and New Beginnings Initiative to match funds invested in educational programs or services for Native Americans, H4221 [18MY]

——— National Institute of Food and Agriculture agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3198–H3202 [12AP], H3702 [26AP], H3840 [9MY], H4054, H4057 [16MY], H4154 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5002 [8JN], H6266 [17JY], H6474 [18JY], H10151 [12DE]

——— streamline process for certain land-grant universities to access Conservation Innovation Grant Program and create a database on effectiveness of conservation practices on soil, nutrients, and water, H4055 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: amend national defense strategy to counter China’s use of immigration programs and visas to enter the U.S. for political, academic, or social influence efforts, H4667, H4668 [23MY]

——— conduct education and outreach campaign to veterans exposed to open burn pits and who are eligible to enroll in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, H4566 [22MY], H7697, H7698 [26JY]

——— Cyber Scholarship Program funding, H5802 [27JN]

——— establish a pilot program to train Armed Forces members in mindfulness stress reduction techniques before deploying to combat zones, H4677 [23MY]

——— establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (H.R. 7307), H10190 [13DE]

——— foster innovation, provide for rapid transition of technologies, and support entrepreneurial education and sabbatical programs at defense laboratories, H4655 [23MY]

——— gender advisors, foreign security forces training on how to integrate women in security efforts, and National Defense University research on women’s contributions to security funding, H5791 [27JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]

——— restore GI Bill transfer eligibility, H7875 [6SE]

——— STARBASE program funding, H5739 [26JN]

——— study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]

——— triple-negative breast cancer research funding, H5799 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (H.R. 6036), E795 [7JN]

——— address issues relative to increasing levels of Federal student loan debt, H90 [10JA]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer, H9044 [26SE]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (H.R. 2976), H3562 [25AP]

——— authorize American Dream Accounts to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students, H7191 [25JY]

——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (H.R. 5096), E219 [26FE]

——— combat campus sexual violence, H6579–H6585 [19JY], E1039 [19JY], E1041 [23JY]

——— combat campus sexual violence (H.R. 1949), H3458 [24AP], H6267 [17JY], H6584 [19JY]

——— discharge Federal loan debt of students enrolled at schools that closed, H7835 [5SE]

——— encourage eligible educational institutions to provide additional information and counseling services to Federal student aid recipients, H7859 [5SE]

——— encourage institutions of higher education to have students attend in-person loan counseling sessions, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— ensure Pell grants used at a school which has closed do not count toward Pell Grant lifetime caps, H7835 [5SE]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants for integration of cybersecurity education (H.R. 7214), H9806, H9807 [10DE]

——— establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 6765), E1228 [10SE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential, H9808 [10DE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (H.R. 6543), H7836, H7851 [5SE]

——— inform college students of anticipated monthly payments for any income-driven student loan repayment plans for which they are eligible as part of annual counseling process, H7857, H7858 [5SE]

——— inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer as part of annual counseling process, H7857 [5SE]

——— issue financial penalities to schools that fail to comply with Title IX protections, H6583 [19JY]

——— notify parents that their dependents may qualify for scholarships, grants, and Federal work-study jobs prior to taking out Parent PLUS loans and of early repayment options, H7858 [5SE]

——— provide all college students with explanation on seeking additional assistance from the financial aid office should they experience a change in financial circumstances, H7856 [5SE]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (H.R. 4001), H7816 [4SE]

——— provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities (H.R. 2475), H4597 [23MY]

——— provide Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding parity for certain territories known as ‘‘outlying areas’’ (H.R. 6770), H8110 [12SE]

——— require as part of annual counseling process to inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer, H7856 [5SE]

——— require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (H.R. 5564), H3493 [24AP]

——— require student loan exit counseling include a warning about fraudulent third-party debt relief companies, H7860, H7861 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7850–H7864 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7834–H7839 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), motion to recommit, H7861 [5SE]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (H.R. 3828), H5162 [14JN]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H1509 [13MR], H3965–H3967 [15MY], H4688–H4690 [23MY], H4742, H4743, H4770–H4773 [5JN], H7835, H7851, H7853 [5SE], H9527 [15NO]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, H4933 [7JN]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (H.R. 431), H1358 [5MR]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), H8235–H8239 [13SE]

——— science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs for minorities funding, H4953 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: amend certain abstinence education programs relative to a youth empowerment program, H532 [18JA]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (H.R. 5102), H5045–H5047 [12JN], E976 [6JY]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), H1238–H1240 [26FE]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), Senate amendment, H10278–H10280 [19DE]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse, H9249 [28SE]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (H.R. 5889), H5123–H5125 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), H4349–H4355 [22MY]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (H.R. 5115), E232 [27FE]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (H.R. 959), H6605–H6608 [23JY]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), H8893 [26SE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (H.R. 1676), H6602–H6605 [23JY]

——— prioritize education and training for existing and new environmental health professionals (H.R. 1909), H7877 [6SE]

——— promote child care and early learning (H.R. 3773), H1736 [21MR], H7883 [6SE]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (H.R. 6586), E1078 [26JY]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (H.R. 5261), H5052, H5053 [12JN]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H482 [18JA], H656 [29JA], H824, H892–H895 [6FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (H.R. 5385), H6600–H6602 [23JY], E1062 [25JY]

——— require prescribers to complete continuing medical education courses on potential dangers and risks of prescribing opioids (H.R. 5581), H3589 [26AP]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (H.R. 2913), H7161 [25JY]

Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (H.R. 4258), H178–H181 [16JA]

Dept. of Justice: ensure Americans With Disabilities Act compliance materials are available for business owners whose primary language is not English, H1193 [15FE]

——— limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency, H1561, H1562 [14MR], H1613, H1617 [15MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (H.R. 4811), H482 [18JA], H6044 [11JY]

——— reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (H.R. 6029), H5121–H5123 [13JN]

Dept. of Labor: extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses, H7139 [24JY]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (H.R. 2933), H3792 [8MY]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (H.R. 4115), H9529 [15NO]

Dept. of State: anniversary of Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program, H6562 [19JY]

——— preserve Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, H455 [17JA], H5229 [19JN]

——— tribute to Fulbright Program, H9474 [13NO]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), H10039–H10041 [11DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program funding, H6532 [18JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment, H9800 [10DE]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (H.R. 4830), H4254–H4256 [21MY]

——— ensure health care providers at VA medical facilities complete a continuing education course in pain management, H4987 [8JN]

——— ensure individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend paid to the individuals under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program, H9799, H9801 [10DE]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (H.R. 7273), H10323 [19DE]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (S. 3777), H10428–H10430 [20DE]

——— establish clinical observation pilot program for pre-med students preparing to attend medical school (H.R. 2787), H7132, H7133 [24JY]

——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (H.R. 5938), H7142–H7144 [24JY]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, H7173, H7174 [25JY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), H8754–H8759 [25SE]

——— improve Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program, H4045 [16MY]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs, H9799 [10DE]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (H.R. 5538), H7133, H7134 [24JY]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (H.R. 5486), E443 [12AP]

——— provide for housing stipends and supply fee payments under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program for individuals affected by extended school closures due to natural disasters, H7137 [24JY]

——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (H.R. 6234), E918 [26JN]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (H.R. 5242), H3947–H3949 [15MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2022, H2025 [22MR], H7803–H7806 [4SE], H8897–H8904, H9040–H9047 [26SE]

DeSilva, David: California Agricultural Teachers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1265 [17SE]

Detroit, MI: shutoff of drinking water in public schools, H7877 [6SE]

Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor: tribute, H3752 [7MY]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (H.R. 5658), H3843 [9MY]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, H9698 [29NO]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 2282), H5348 [20JN], H5820 [28JN], E781 [6JN]

Diseases and disorders: increase Alzheimer’s disease awareness and support research funding, E1528 [15NO]

District of Columbia: anniversary of St. Peter School, E511 [23AP]

——— tribute to students visiting from Hun School of Princeton, E69 [19JA]

Dollywood Foundation: tribute to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, E225 [27FE]

Domingo, Malia: Florida Dept. of Education outstanding school volunteer honoree, H3156 [12AP]

Donahue, Ian: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E391 [5AP]

Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (organization): tribute, E1614 [6DE]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (H.R. 5545), H5113 [13JN], H5323 [20JN]

——— provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

DuBois, PA: tribute to Google, Inc., CS First Roadshow computer science education presentation at DuBois Area Middle School, H4852 [7JN]

Durham, NC: tribute to Airolina Young Aviators Program, E326 [15MR]

Eames, Ruby: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E301 [13MR]

East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) Education Foundation: anniversary, E496 [18AP]

Easthampton, MA: tribute to Easthampton High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E539 [25AP]

Eastman, Sean: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1591 [3DE]

Economy: impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3131–H3137 [11AP], H4682–H4688 [23MY]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H3497 [24AP]

Edil, Lale: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]

Edina, MN: tribute to Edina High School boys’ cross country team, E1554 [27NO]

Edinburg, TX: tribute to Region One Education Service Center, E1241 [12SE]

Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.: observance, E351 [21MR]

Ehrenkrantz, Eliav: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Eick, Ronald W., Jr.: Napa County, CA, Office of Education Napa County Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1418 [16OC]

El Amistad Club of Round Rock, TX: anniversary, E719 [23MY]

Elgin, IL: anniversary of Washington Elementary School, E352 [21MR]

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: tribute, E603 [8MY]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H7146–H7148 [24JY]

——— importance of workforce development and role of skills-based training programs in sustaining viability of U.S. workforce, H3964–H3967 [15MY]

Encuentro (organization): tribute to home health aide program, E590 [7MY]

Engineers Week: observance, E186 [14FE]

EPA: Clean Watersheds Needs Survey funding, H6451 [17JY]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (H.R. 3906), H6219–H6221 [16JY], E1043 [23JY]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), H10288–H10291 [19DE]

Escalera, Yadira T.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E440 [12AP], E760 [5JN]

Espinoza, Darrien: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E302 [13MR], E642 [15MY]

Estrada, Josue: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E740 [25MY]

Estrella-Henderson, Lisette: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

Evans, Christopher: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship recipient, H6475 [18JY]

Evansville, IN: inclusion of Signature School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E743 [25MY]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (H.R. 3186), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

FAA: establish an African-American advisory board to develop aviation training, mentorship, education, and outreach programs to African Americans, H7170 [25JY]

FACETS (organization): anniversary, E747 [29MY]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna, E1329 [28SE]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E706, E708, E709, E711 [22MY]

——— tribute to Student Peace Award recipients, E959 [3JY]

Fairless Hills, PA: Conwall-Egan Catholic High School winner of Bucks County High School Seatbelt Challenge, H5367 [21JN]

——— tribute to Bucks County Technical High School graduates, H5652 [26JN]

Fallingston, PA: tribute to Pennsbury School District Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, H1182 [15FE]

Falls Township, PA: tribute to Falls Township Police Dept., Youth Police Academy, H5754 [27JN]

Faust, Cory: Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E814 [8JN]

Fayette, MO: tribute to Fayette High School marching band, H4592 [23MY]

Feinberg, Gail: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

FEMA: limit reductions in assistance for recovery costs associated with rebuilding multi-structure educational, law enforcement, correctional, fire, or medical facilities, H3717, H3718 [27AP]

Fernandez, Mariah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E303 [13MR]

Fillmore, Jing-Mei: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E341 [20MR]

Fillmore, Xuedan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]

Financial Literacy Month: observance, H3690 [26AP]

Fisher, Carson: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E891 [21JN]

Flores, Anessa: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]

Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E249 [1MR]

——— tribute to 3d Congressional District students participating in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, H4860 [7JN]

Florida Institute of Technology: anniversary, E1375 [5OC]

Foreman, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E173 [13FE]

Forest Service: make the District of Columbia eligible for certain forestry research grants (H.R. 6045), E797 [7JN]

Forsythe, Shilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E352 [21MR]

Fort Collins, CO: inclusion of Liberty Common School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E800 [7JN]

Fort Meade, MD: anniversary of National Cryptologic Museum, E1617 [10DE]

Fort Thomas, KY: tribute to Highlands High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H3586 [26AP]

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association: revise Federal charter (H.R. 4100), H6618–H6620 [23JY], E1069 [25JY]

Franklin, PA: anniversary of Grace Learning Center, H9746 [30NO]

Fredericksburg, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Air Force, E539 [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Army, E532 [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Marine Corps, E538 [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Navy, E535 [25AP]

Freedom of speech: importance, H9694 [29NO]

Fremont County, IA: anniversary of Fremont County Extension, E743 [25MY]

Front Range Community College: anniversary, H9140 [27SE]

Gabaldon, Julia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]

Gainesville, GA: anniversary of Mount Vernon Exploratory School, H3866 [9MY]

——— tribute to North Hall Middle School Sandra Deal Secret Reading Garden, E1092 [26JY]

Gallatin, Tiana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E353 [21MR]

Gallaway, Marc: Association of Washington School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, H8890 [26SE]

Gannon, Kade: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E600 [8MY]

GAO: report on improving Corps of Engineers workforce capacity and preparedness, H4818, H4819 [6JN]

——— require study on aviation workforce relative to mitigating pilot shortages, H3671 [26AP]

Garcia, Devan: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]

Garcia, Ethan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E560 [27AP], E601 [8MY]

Garcia, Jose V.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E441 [12AP]

Gautam, Babita: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]

George Washington University: dedication of Dee J. Kelly Law Learning Center, E1190 [4SE]

Georgia: Richmond Hill Middle School team winner of Congressional App Challenge for 1st Congressional District, H164 [11JA]

Georgia (State): tribute to service academy appointees, E843 [14JN]

Ghafour, Arez: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E561 [27AP], E601 [8MY]

Gillotte, Angel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]

Gist, Cassandra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E343 [20MR]

Glenville State College: tribute to efforts to keep tuition rates low, H7673 [25JY]

Goel, Keshav: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell scholarship recipient, E1568 [28NO]

Gomez Garcia, Sylvia: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1420 [16OC]

Gonsoir, Keegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]

Goodwill Industries Week: observance, H3869 [9MY]

Grimsley, Charity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E344 [20MR]

Guild for Exceptional Children (organization): anniversary, E337 [19MR]

Guillory, Aliana M.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E688 [18MY]

Gumataotao, Jonah M.: Guam Dept. of Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E725 [24MY]

Guzman, Rhina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [21MR]

Hackbarth, Brady A.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E562 [27AP], E602 [8MY]

Haines, Madilynn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E670 [17MY]

Hanh, Jaydekai: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E562 [27AP], E603 [8MY]

Hannah, Nathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E564 [27AP], E604 [8MY]

Harper, Kelly: District of Columbia Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1558 [27NO]

Hays, Samueal: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E564 [27AP]

Hays, Samuel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E605 [8MY]

Health care professionals: reauthorize certain grant programs relative to health professions workforce training (H.R. 3728), H6598–H6600 [23JY]

Heffern, Juliana: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Henderson, NV: anniversary of Clark County Museum, E433 [11AP]

Henry Street Settlement (organization): anniversary, E1236 [12SE]

Heritage University: tribute to founders, H1682 [19MR]

Hernandez, Tania H.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Hernandez, Yamile: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Herzfeld, Melody: Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theater Education Award recipient, E798 [7JN]

Highland Ranch, CO: anniversary of Denver Chinese School, E62 [18JA]

Hilt, Thomas: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E401 [5AP]

Hinsdale, IL: Monroe Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E803 [8JN]

Hoag, Denise: Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and Kemin Industries, Inc., I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award recipient, E397 [5AP]

Hoffmann, Amy: Parents as Teachers National Center Parent Educator of the Year award recipient, E31 [10JA]

Hogar CREA, Inc.: anniversary, H3843 [9MY]

Holland, PA: tribute to Council Rock High School South partnership with NASA, H4144 [17MY]

Homenetmen (organization): anniversary, E1297 [25SE]

——— anniversary of Glendale, CA, Ararat chapter, E1568 [28NO]

——— anniversary of Los Angeles, CA, chapter, E1201 [5SE]

Hooper, McKenzie: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6568 [19JY]

Houston, TX: anniversary of J. Frank Dobie High School, E1244 [13SE]

——— reunion of M.B. Smiley High School Class of 1968, E1375 [5OC]

——— tribute to Houston Independent School District, H7924 [7SE]

——— tribute to Spring Woods High School speech and debate team, E1120 [3AU]

Houston, TX, Independent School District: address issues relative to education standards and testing, H3728 [27AP]

Howard, Alison: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [20MR]

Hulse, Jacob: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, H5635 [25JN]

Humble, TX: tribute to Humble Independent School District Mosaic Program, E790 [7JN]

Hunter, Fred: Victor Valley College Foundation President’s Award recipient, E219 [26FE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H8895 [26SE]

Illinois: tribute to 18th Congressional District service academy nominees, E49 [16JA]

Immigration: improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, H1129, H1137 [14FE], H1203 [15FE], H1270 [27FE], H5196 [14JN], H5583 [25JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1546 [14MR], H5003 [8JN]

——— provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, H1431 [6MR]

——— reform, H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5088–H5090 [12JN], H5820 [28JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Military Service Academy Nomination Board, E1452 [26OC], E1567 [28NO]

——— tribute to 6th Congressional District Education Advisory Committee members, E1563 [28NO]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Cathedral High School, E1255 [13SE], E1372 [5OC]

——— anniversary of Marion County Commission on Youth, E1288 [25SE]

——— anniversary of Wheeler Mission Ministries, E1331 [28SE]

Inez, TX: anniversary of William Wood Elementary School, E1247 [13SE]

International Chart Day: observance (H. Res. 853), H3589 [26AP]

International Day of the Girl Child: observance, E1385 [9OC], E1404 [12OC]

International Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Day: observance, E846 [14JN]

Iowa State University: anniversary of Adams County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1422 [16OC]

——— anniversary of Ringgold County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1128 [7AU]

——— anniversary of Taylor County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1130 [7AU]

——— anniversary of Union County ISU Extension and Outreach, E1126 [7AU]

Irlbeck, Carl: Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H3331 [16AP]

Jackson, MS: tribute to Jackson Public Schools JROTC program, E1605 [6DE]

Jacksonville, FL: tribute to River City Science Academy Science Olympiad team, H4290 [22MY]

Jama, Nimo: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]

James, Delilah R.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E745 [25MY]

James, Eady: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E414 [10AP]

James, Karma: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [20MR]

James, Sally A. Convirs: Associated Parents’ Groups of Hillsborough, CA, Community Care Award recipient, E466 [16AP]

Jensen, Lindsay: Illinois Teacher of the Year award recipient, E545 [26AP]

Jenson, Susan: Bonfils Stanton Foundation Arts and Society Award recipient, E1614 [6DE]

Jewish Community Alliance: anniversary, H1172 [14FE], E182 [14FE]

John Hancock (company): tribute to partnership with Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy to create Vitality Program that offers incentives to encourage healthy behaviors, H6265 [17JY]

Johnes, Malik: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E565 [27AP]

Johnson, Alyssa: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E762 [5JN]

Johnson, Dorothy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1492 [2NO]

Johnson, Jeremiah: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association AA John Mariucci Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]

Jones, Malik: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E606 [8MY], E645 [15MY]

Jonesboro, AR: tribute to Valley View High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E554 [26AP]

Jordan, Chris: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E566 [27AP], E606 [8MY]

Julia West Hamilton League, Inc.: anniversary, E984 [10JY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), H9359 [28SE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), Senate amendment, H10175 [13DE], E1680 [17DE]

Kalognomos, Medea: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E455 [13AP]

Kane, Alex: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]

Kansas: tribute to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education initiatives, H486 [18JA]

Kansas City, MO: anniversary of Kansas City Public Schools, E992 [10JY]

Karnik, Arya: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1594 [3DE]

Karnofski, Kim: National Coalition of Classified Education Support Employee Unions Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award recipient, E520 [24AP]

Kaskaskia College: tribute, E452 [12AP]

Katy, TX: tribute to Epiphany of the Lord Catholic School, E1182 [28AU]

——— tribute to Seven Lakes High School quiz bowl team, E631 [11MY]

Keiser University: anniversary (H. Res. 680), E11 [8JA]

Kelly, Brett: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, H5635 [25JN]

Kent State University at Tuscarawas: anniversary, E1237 [12SE]

Kentucky: tribute to 1st Congressional District students participating in the Future Problem Solving Program International conference, H5820 [28JN]

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) (organization): anniversary, E1263 [17SE]

Kernersville, NC: anniversary of Kernersville Chamber of Commerce, H7783 [4SE]

Khamov, Matthew: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E671 [17MY]

Kill, Jenna: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E402 [5AP]

Kingwood, TX: tribute to Kingwood High School cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training program, E794 [7JN]

Kirtland AFB, NM: tribute to Air Force Research Laboratory of New Mexico STEM Outreach Program, E209 [23FE]

Kleeger, Rose: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, H689 [30JA]

Kleman, Caleb: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E552 [26AP]

——— U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E494 [18AP]

Klempel, Kathryn: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]

Knight, Lukas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E495 [18AP], E659 [16MY]

Knuth, Doreen: Council Bluffs, IA, Community School District Principal of the Year award recipient, E1010 [13JY]

Korean American Association of Greater New York: tribute, E51 [17JA]

Kudyba, Sarah: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

Kulhanek, Nicholas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E496 [18AP], E660 [16MY]

Kumeso, Exhauce: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E497 [18AP], E661 [16MY]

Kurumada, Kiljoo Lee: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E446 [12AP]

Lafayette, CA: anniversary of Las Trampas School, Inc., E398 [5AP]

Lake Ridge, VA: anniversary of Westminister at Lake Ridge retirement community, E1323 [27SE]

Lancaster, OH: tribute to Lancaster High School students participating in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (organization) competition, E584 [3MY]

Langhorne, PA: Sesame Place (theme park) designation as Certified Autism Center by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, H3731 [27AP]

Languages: encourage emergent bilingual students, H10173 [13DE]

Lanier Technical College: opening of new campus in Gainesville, GA, E1631 [10DE]

Lansdale, PA: tribute to Bridle Path Elementary School, H7878 [6SE]

Latino Health Access (organization): anniversary, E1435 [23OC]

Laubert, Kennedi: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E672 [17MY]

Lavagnino, Chris: Madera County, CA, Farm Bureau Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [30OC]

Lawless, Lauren: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [21MR]

Lawry-Hall, Suzanne: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1422 [16OC]

Leadership Fairfax, Inc.: tribute, E1547 [20NO]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Leadership award recipients, E1720 [20DE]

Lenox, MA: anniversary of Frelinghuysen Morris House and Studio, E1093 [26JY]

Less Cancer (organization): tribute to ‘‘Split the Mitt’’ Bike Ride, E852 [15JN]

Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.: anniversary, E1371 [5OC]

Linch, Dylan: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E889 [21JN]

Linden, NJ: tribute to Linden Public Schools Caroling for a Cause program, H10501 [20DE]

Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E1317 [27SE]

Literary Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to Recognition Celebration honorees, E971 [6JY]

Long, Morgan: National Merit Scholarship finalist, E395 [5AP]

Lopez, Angela: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E689 [18MY]

Lopez, Miguel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E498 [18AP], E661 [16MY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Atwater Park Center, E1176 [24AU]

——— anniversary of Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic, E1287 [25SE]

Louisiana: tribute to Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program, H3065 [10AP]

Lowe, Elgin: South Alameda County, CA, NAACP Annual Service Award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

Lupus Awareness Month: observance, H3842 [9MY], H4144 [17MY], E581 [3MY]

Machado, Alexandra: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E690 [18MY]

Maher, Fred: Children’s Square U.S.A. (organization) Board of Directors Jason Award recipient, E1475 [30OC]

Maine: assessment of economy, H10501 [20DE]

Malcolm, Dominique: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New York, E187 [14FE]

Maldonado, Miguel O.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E443 [12AP]

Maldonado, Olivas: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E742 [25MY]

Mallory, Allyson: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E582 [3MY]

Mamaroneck, NY: anniversary of Community Resource Center, E1739 [31DE]

——— anniversary of Westchester Day School, E11 [8JA]

Marc Community Resources, Inc.: tribute, H9702 [29NO]

March for Science: tribute, E473 [16AP]

Marion Military Institute: anniversary, E941 [28JN]

Marroguin, Skylah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]

Martin, Kulani: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]

Martinez, Michael: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E501 [18AP], E658 [16MY]

Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month: observance, H3329 [16AP]

May Family Foundation: tribute to Virginia Tech University College of Engineering donations, E1022 [17JY]

McCann, Steve: Creston, IA, High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1344 [28SE]

McClain, Maria: National Science Teachers Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Teacher Ambassador selectee, H7692 [26JY]

McClelland, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E502 [18AP], E662 [16MY]

McConnell, Griffin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E503 [18AP], E663 [16MY]

McCurdy, G. Lincoln: Gusi Peace Prize Foundation Gusi Peace Prize recipient, E1630 [10DE]

McDonald, Grace: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E766 [5JN]

McDonough, Robert: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

McGaughey, Jordan: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, E431 [11AP]

McKee, Colin: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889 [21JN]

McLain, Dawn: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H1230 [26FE]

McLean, Scott: Marie Interfaith Civic Leadership Award recipient, H9671 [28NO]

McMann, Makayla: Hoover Presidential Foundation Uncommon Student Award recipient, E199 [16FE]

McNierney, Kayla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [20MR]

Meade, Susie: School Administrators of Iowa (organization) Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1493 [2NO]

Meinke, Jack: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E901 [22JN]

Melinger, Kaleigh: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [20MR], E444 [12AP]

Mental health: mental health education and treatment, and suicide prevention programs funding, H7939 [7SE]

Meraz Apodaca, Sayda J.: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E669 [17MY]

Merced County, CA: tribute to 4–H program, E1498 [6NO]

Mercer, McKenzie: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E398 [5AP]

Merfeld, Andy: Central Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, H3840 [9MY]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Indian American Cultural Center of Northwest Indiana Hindu Religious Center, E399 [5AP]

Mexican American Council, Inc.: tribute to farmworker student recognition ceremony, E931 [27JN]

Mexico: promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (H.R. 1567), H9591–H9593 [27NO]

Meyers, Jake: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Christopher Columbus High School, H9513 [14NO]

——— tribute to Best Buddies International (organization) 5k walk, H1703 [20MR]

——— tribute to ‘‘Origins’’ Hispanic cultural event, E747 [29MY]

Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services, Inc.: anniversary, H6051 [11JY]

Mill Hall, PA: tribute to Central Mountain High School Career and Technology Education Center and Keystone Central School District career and technology education curriculum, H1133 [14FE]

Miller, Aidan: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, H10114 [12DE]

Miller, Alexandra: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Miller, Brooke: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E347 [20MR]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of Torah Academy, H1132 [14FE]

Minnesota: tribute to National Merit Scholarship recipients from 6th Congressional District, H25 [9JA]

Minnetonka, MN: tribute to Minnetonka High School girls’ soccer team, E1555 [27NO]

Montana State University: anniversary, H1200 [15FE]

Mooers, NY: anniversary of Mooers Free Library, E1235 [12SE]

Moore, Susan: Sonoma County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E472 [16AP]

Moravia, NY: Moravia Middle School inclusion in National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘School to Watch’’ list, E649 [15MY]

Morris, Sydney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E356 [21MR]

Morrisville State College: tribute to brewing program, H5139 [13JN]

Mountain Lakes, NJ: anniversary of Mountain Lakes Junior Fire Dept., E1334 [28SE]

Mulligan, David: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E399 [5AP]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: observance, H1554 [14MR]

Murphy, Dave: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E505 [18AP], E664 [16MY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), H10309–H10313 [19DE]

Muskegon Community College: tribute, H3868 [9MY]

Naftz, Isaac: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP], E744 [25MY]

Napa County, CA: anniversary of UpValley Family Centers, E1193 [4SE]

Napa Valley College: anniversary, E466 [16AP]

NASA: support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (H. Con. Res. 109), H1274 [27FE]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of desegregation of Stratford High School, E1254 [13SE]

——— anniversary of Stratford High School desegregation, E1316 [27SE]

National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders: anniversary of report identifying racism and segregation as the root cause of civil unrest, H1363–H1370 [5MR], E280, E281 [8MR], E289 [9MR]

National Apprenticeship Week: observance, H9507 [13NO], H9527, H9529 [15NO]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 692), E103 [29JA], E129 [2FE]

National Charter Schools Week: observance, H3785 [8MY], H3867 [9MY]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H1758 [22MR]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 760), H1421 [6MR]

National Comedy Center, Jamestown, NY: recognize (H.R. 6077), H6628, H6629 [23JY]

National Day of Civility: designate (H. Res. 400), H6163 [12JY]

——— observance, H1659 [19MR], H6122 [12JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H6457, H6458 [17JY]

National FFA Organization: update charter (H.R. 5595), H3563 [25AP]

National Guard: National Guard Youth Challenge Program funding, H5740 [26JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: observance, H4762 [5JN], E921 [26JN]

National Inventors Month: observance, E827 [12JN]

National Library Week: observance, H3101 [11AP], H3161 [12AP]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (H. Con. Res. 123), H5139 [13JN]

National Mentoring Month: observance, H397 [16JA], H487 [18JA], E128 [2FE]

——— observance (H. Res. 683), H683 [30JA]

National Park Service: establish Transcontinental Railroad Network (H.R. 5751), H5591–H5593 [25JN]

National Pi Day: designate (H. Res. 782), H1586 [14MR]

National School Choice Week: observance, H415 [17JA], H573 [19JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (H. Res. 723), H906 [7FE]

National Stop the Bleed Day: observance, E384 [29MR], E431 [11AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H3764 [7MY], H3788, H3789, H3825 [8MY], H3838, H3843, H3844, H3868 [9MY]

National Teachers Hall of Fame: designate a National Memorial to Fallen Educators (S. 167), H3327 [16AP]

National Urban League: anniversary of Madison, WI, chapter, E220 [26FE]

National Women in Apprenticeship Day: observance, H9529 [15NO]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1248 [26FE], H1431 [6MR], H1451 [7MR], H1604 [14MR], H1683, H1688–H1694 [19MR], H1734 [21MR], E303 [13MR], E317, E318, E319 [15MR], E338 [19MR], E349 [20MR], E356 [21MR], E710 [22MY]

Neary, Riley: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E741 [25MY]

Nelson, Joel: Council Bluffs, IA, Community School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1011 [13JY]

Nesmith, Mallory M.: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E501 [18AP]

New Hartford, NY: tribute to JavaScouts robotics team, H164 [11JA]

New Hope, PA: tribute to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve annual symposium event award recipients, H3404 [18AP]

——— tribute to Bucks County Children’s Museum, H1659 [19MR]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E71 [19JA], E1563 [28NO]

——— tribute to 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E543 [26AP]

New Orleans, LA: anniversary of McDonogh 35 Senior High School, E520 [24AP]

New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence: anniversary, E642 [15MY]

New York: anniversary of Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services Northern Catskills Occupational Center, E1275 [20SE]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Newark Community Solutions (organization), H1681 [19MR]

Newtown, PA: tribute to student participants in Countryside Gallery ‘‘One Planet—Wildlife Vulnerable to Climate Change’’ exhibit, H5290 [20JN]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), H9790–H9792 [10DE]

North Country Community College: anniversary, E675 [17MY]

North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council: anniversary, E1485 [2NO]

North Miami Beach, FL: opening of Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities new facility, H1751 [21MR]

North Wales, PA: tribute to Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School, H9097 [27SE]

——— tribute to Montgomery Elementary School, H9097 [27SE]

Northern Indiana Public Service Co.: tribute to Luminary Award recipients, E1230 [12SE]

Northern Mariana Islands: anniversary of Museum of History and Culture, E439 [12AP]

——— anniversary of Northern Mariana Islands Museum of History and Culture, E939 [28JN]

Northhampton Community College: anniversary of Monroe Campus, E1507 [13NO]

NSF: develop an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) course to support commercialization-ready innovation companies (H.R. 5086), H3489–H3491 [24AP], E532 [25AP]

——— promote integration of art and design in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, H7193 [25JY]

——— provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), H8862–H8865, H8871 [25SE], E1324 [27SE]

——— provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), Senate amendment, H10417–H10419 [20DE]

——— support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education research focused on early childhood (H.R. 3397), H1097–H1100 [13FE]

Obert-Thorn, Rebecca: Axalta Coating Systems, LLC, All-Pro Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H4144 [17MY]

Ogata, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E739 [25MY]

Ohio Christian University: anniversary, E1300 [25SE]

Olson, Alexander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]

Ondriezek, Kylie: Sumter County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E495 [18AP]

Onondaga County, NY: anniversary of arrival of Bhutanese refugee community, E822 [12JN]

Orlando, FL: Orange County Library System recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6193 [13JY]

Oswalt, Daimon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E545 [26AP]

Otoo, Kingsley O.: QuestBridge (organization) College Prep Scholar award recipient, E986 [10JY]

Our Three Winners Foundation: tribute to endowment fund, E147 [6FE]

Overland Park, KS: tribute to Blue Valley Northwest High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E547 [26AP]

Padro, Dante: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E546 [26AP]

Page, Addison: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E523 [24AP]

Paget, Alexis: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hero Award recipient, E1133 [7AU]

Paris, Matthew: 4th Congressional District of Colorado Congressional App Challenge winner, E1561 [27NO]

Parker, Nevaeh: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Paschall, John: U.S. Air Force JROTC Flight Academy appointee, E592 [7MY]

Pellegrino, Mary: Pennsylvania State Education Association Human and Civil Rights Award recipient, H4854 [7JN]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 14th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E548 [26AP]

——— tribute to high schools in the 8th Congressional District with high ranking standardized test scores and graduation rates, H4589 [23MY]

——— tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, H4744 [5JN]

Pennsylvania State Showmen’s Association: anniversary, H416 [17JA], E52 [17JA]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to Penn State 4–H program members, H6050 [11JY]

Pensacola, FL: tribute to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, E128 [2FE]

Perea, Andreas J.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E547 [26AP]

Peru, NY: anniversary of North County Mission of Hope, E659 [16MY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Central High School Power of Student Voices program, E365 [23MR]

Phillips, Heather: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E202 [16FE]

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families (organization): anniversary, E624 [10MY]

Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary, H1356 [5MR], E254 [5MR]

Piasecki, Wendy: West Seneca, NY, Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E195 [15FE]

Pickford, MI: Pickford Community Library winner of Scholastic Inc., Summer Reading Challenge, E1425 [19OC]

Piraino, Gennaro R., Jr.: Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1535 [16NO]

Pitera, Tyler: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E447 [12AP], E646 [15MY]

Plainsboro, NJ: tribute to West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North National Science Bowl team, H3330 [16AP]

Plant City, FL: tribute to Florida Strawberry Festival, E251 [5MR]

Plymouth, MN: Wayzata High School recipient of USA Today (publication) Minnesota Best Public School award, H64 [9JA]

Poole, Jane: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E743 [25MY]

Poplar Bluff, MO: Lake Road Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1678 [17DE]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 5561), H9083 [26SE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), H9578 [27NO], H10054–H10057 [11DE]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification recipients, E748 [29MY]

——— tribute to Washington (DC) Post Prince William County Schools Principal of the Year Award nominees, E883 [21JN]

——— tribute to Washington (DC) Post Prince William County Schools Teacher of the Year Award nominees, E961 [3JY]

Princeton, NJ: tribute to Princeton Charter School National Science Bowl team, H3330 [16AP]

Princeton University: tribute to M.S. Center for Global India, E535 [25AP]

Pruett, Richard: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]

Public education: importance, E285 [8MR]

Public lands: maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (H.R. 4257), H5607–H5611 [25JN]

Public Schools Week: observance, H1547, H1587 [14MR], H1615, H1616 [15MR], E310 [14MR]

Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Fund, Inc.: anniversary of scholarship fund gala, E1397 [12OC]

Puri, Sonali: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]

Quichocho, Darlene: Jane Wha-Young Kim Foundation Jane Wha-Young Kim Award recipient, E780 [6JN]

Quinn, Ben, Sr.; University of Kentucky College of Engineering Hall of Distinction inductee, H3494 [24AP]

Racial relations: eliminate economic inequality through increased funding for housing, education, and employment programs, E281 [8MR]

Ragan, Cole: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E400 [5AP]

Ralston, Mike: Iowa Association of Community College Trustees Larry H. Ebbers Award recipient, E1106 [27JY]

Ramirez, Kendra: Texas Education Support Staff Association Nelda Van Dyke Award for Educational Office Employee of the Year recipient, E1135 [7AU]

REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia (organization): tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Baldwin County, GA, E1376 [5OC]

——— tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Barrow County, GA, E1396 [12OC]

Read Across America Day: observance (H. Res. 753), E225 [27FE]

Red Rocks Community College: tribute to NSF Community College Innovation Challenge finalists, E928 [27JN]

Reeder, Steven T.: DAR Indiana History Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1695 [20DE]

Reum, Martel: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1672 [13DE]

Reza, Danais: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E413 [10AP], E524 [24AP]

Rice University: tribute to Sexual Assault on Campus Forum, H3458 [24AP]

Rivas, Gina: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E487 [17AP]

Riverside County, CA: tribute to Office of Education and Dept. of Veteran’s Services Operation Recognition Program class of 2018, E1523 [14NO]

Robb, Courtney: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E525 [24AP]

Rocha, Adrena: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E526 [24AP]

Rock Hill, SC: tribute to Palmetto Women’s Center, H1587 [14MR]

Roddenberry, Katrina: NASA Microgravity University for Educators Challenge participant, H1231 [26FE]

Romero James, Delilah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E414 [10AP]

Rosenberg, TX: Lamar Consolidated Independent School District recipient of Texas Association of School Administrators School Board Award, E1182 [28AU]

——— tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846, E847, E848 [14JN]

Ross, CA: Ross Elementary School recipient of California Dept. of Education California Distinguished School Award, E594 [7MY]

Ross, Mary Ellen Trail: Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas, Inc., gold medal recipient, E1359 [2OC]

Running Bear, Alexis: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E518 [24AP]

Ryan, Tamara: Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch, CO, Women Who Soar Award recipient, E584 [3MY]

Saeugling, Clayton: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]

Saharchuk, Philip: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E735 [25MY]

Salinas, CA: anniversary of Salinas City Elementary School District, E1403 [12OC]

Saline County, IL, Homemakers Education Association: anniversary, E521 [24AP]

Salt Lake Community College: tribute, H3195 [12AP]

Sammons, Brooklyn: Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E893 [21JN]

San Anselmo, CA: Wade Thomas Elementary School recipient of California Dept. of Education California Distinguished School Award, E589 [7MY]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Community Health Partnership, E1290 [25SE]

Sanchez, Arianna: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719 [23MY]

Santa Ana, CA: tribute to Nicholas Academic Center, E835 [13JN]

Santa Cruz, CA: anniversary of Santa Cruz Symphony, E584 [3MY]

Santa Rosa Junior College: anniversary, E96 [25JA], E1250 [13SE]

Sawano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E448 [12AP]

SBA: employee-ownership loan guarantee program technical assistance, training, and education funding, H6535 [18JY]

Schadt, Heather: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E414 [10AP]

Schindewolf, Alicia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP]

School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania: tribute, H1382 [6MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 5374), H3710 [27AP], H9698 [29NO]

——— importance of apprenticeship programs and vocational schools, E717 [23MY]

——— importance of education and teacher funding, H3084 [10AP]

——— provide automatic external defibrillator (AED) training and drills for personnel in schools in possession of such devices (H. Res. 35), H10152 [12DE]

——— use of Bible in public school curriculum, H9682, H9683 [28NO]

Schueller, Megan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E451 [12AP]

Schumacher, Irmalee: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1424 [19OC]

Scott, Owen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1592 [3DE]

Scott, Tanner: National Merit Scholarship finalist, E395 [5AP]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of DAR Scranton City Chapter, E1263 [17SE]

Sealander, Sara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

Seattle, WA: tribute to Franklin High School mock trial team, E1370 [5OC]

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society: anniversary, E48 [16JA]

Silva, Yosselin: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E673 [17MY]

Skattum, Destiny: Adams County, CO, Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E691 [18MY]

Skillern, Liz: Shenandoah (IA) Valley News Person of the Year award recipient, E393 [5AP]

Skills for Today Week: observance, E524 [24AP]

Smale-Schemmel, Marcus: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E548 [26AP]

Small business: expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (H.R. 2655), H6030–H6032 [10JY]

——— expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (S. 791), H8813–H8815 [25SE]

Smith, Cameron: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E396 [5AP]

Smith, Thurston: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Service-Community Service Award recipient, E219 [26FE]

Smithsonian Institution: prohibit funding to limit outreach programs, H6525–H6528 [18JY]

Soroptimist International of Glendale, CA (organization): anniversary, E206 [20FE]

Soroptimist International of Guam (organization): anniversary, E785 [6JN]

Souderton, PA: Souderton Area High School Special Olympics International Unified Champion School designee, H175 [16JA]

——— tribute to Souderton Area School District students for annual food drive and quarter collection, H4782 [6JN]

South Glens Falls, NY: tribute to Moreau Community Center, E387 [2AP]

Southeastern University: tribute to baseball team, H4860 [7JN]

Sparr, Sutton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E452 [12AP], E647 [15MY]

Springfield, MO: anniversary of New Covenant Academy, E1410 [16OC]

St. Thomas University: groundbreaking of Gus Machado School of Business building, H87 [10JA]

Stanford, IL: Olympia Middle School inclusion in National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘School to Watch’’ list, E945 [28JN]

State University of New York, Canton: anniversary, E753 [1JN]

State University of New York at Adirondack: opening of Adirondack Hall, E1189 [4SE]

Sterling Women (organization): anniversary, E1301 [25SE]

Stockton, Caleb: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]

Stone, Kristen: 3d Congressional District of Iowa Congressional App Challenge winner, E1593 [3DE]

Stoner, Austin: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E397 [5AP]

Stoots, Maryah: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1431 [19OC]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools and ensure vigilance against resegregation of society, H3987 [16MY], E694 [21MY]

Swano, Raegan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E648 [15MY]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center, E381 [29MR]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, H3578, H3588 [26AP]

Talladega, AL: tribute to Talladega Hall of Heroes Museum, E1327 [27SE]

Tanner, Lance: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E888 [21JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (H.R. 5928), H4592 [23MY]

Taxation: allow tax free distributions from 529 college savings plans for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs (H.R. 3395), H3764 [7MY]

——— eliminate school voucher State tax credit loophole by limiting the double benefit of charitable contributions (H.R. 4269), E1081 [26JY]

——— encourage retirement and family savings, H10472 [20DE]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), H8891 [26SE], H9094, H9118–H9134 [27SE]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 5153), H7168 [25JY]

——— expand use of Coverdell education savings accounts as lifelong learning accounts to pay for skills training, career-related learning, and professional development (H.R. 6250), H6272 [17JY]

——— permit unborn children to be account beneficiaries of section 529 education savings accounts, H10474 [20DE]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (H.R. 5516), H3330 [16AP]

——— reform, H7876 [6SE]

Taylor, Gina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1487 [2NO]

Taylor, Lyla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E453 [12AP]

Teach for America (organization): tribute to Capitol Hill Fellows Program, H7172 [25JY]

Territories: comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (H.R. 4761), H91 [10JA], E22 [10JA]

Texas: Board of Education recommendations relative to studying Alamo fighters and William B. Travis Siege at the Alamo (Victory or Death) letter, H8109 [12SE]

——— request from school systems for waiver of certain test score requirements for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, H980 [8FE]

——— tribute to 21st Congressional District service academy appointees, E799 [7JN]

——— tribute 22d Congressional District students selected for Texas Commission on the Arts Young Masters Class, E399 [5AP]

Texas A&M University: tribute to Aggie Muster tradition to honor memory of deceased alumni, E1574 [29NO]

——— tribute to 12th Woman program to eliminate sexual assault on college campuses, H6579, H6584 [19JY], H6635 [23JY], E1039 [19JY], E1041 [23JY]

Thomas, Shaughn: Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E634 [11MY]

Ticoalu, Gabrina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E416 [10AP]

Timothy, Lakota: National FFA Organization Henry Staiger Agriculture Education and Future Farmers of America Award recipient, H5667 [26JN]

Toledo, Doris: QuestBridge (organization) College Prep Scholar award recipient, E986 [10JY]

Totwani, Mansi: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, H689 [30JA]

Towery, Margie: Greenbrier, AR, School District Greenbrier High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, H7831 [5SE]

Truett McConnell University: establishment of Women in Science Scholarship, E1445 [23OC]

Trumball, CT: tribute to Trumball High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E52 [17JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, H767–H774 [5FE], H1364 [5MR], E151 [7FE], E280 [8MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, H3204 [12AP]

Tumiatti, Kylie Lan: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, H10114 [12DE]

Turner, Serenity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E454 [12AP]

Twinsburg, OH: George G. Dodge Intermediate School inclusion in National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘School to Watch’’ list, E200 [16FE], E208 [23FE]

——— Wilcox Primary School Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators Hall of Fame School designee, E552 [26AP]

Tyndall AFB, FL: accelerate modernization of F–22 fighter training wing, H4590 [23MY]

Tzintzun Chavez, Belen: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E412 [10AP]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary, H4861 [7JN], E798 [7JN]

U.S. Military Academy: tribute to West Point Leadership Ethics and Diversity in STEM (LEADS) Program, E628 [10MY]

U.S.-United Kingdom Fulbright Commission: anniversary, H7875 [6SE]

Ulibarri, Anissa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E418 [10AP]

Umbaugh, Ward: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E391 [5AP]

Umeakuana, Favour: Texas Art Education Association State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Gold Seal award recipient, E766 [5JN]

Unity Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E107 [29JA]

University of California, Berkeley: anniversary, E538 [25AP]

University of California, Davis: anniversary of MIND Institute, E1436 [23OC]

——— anniversary of School of Medicine, E1201 [5SE], E1215 [6SE]

University of Guam: anniversary of Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education Research and Service, E995 [11JY]

University of Miami: anniversary of Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, H3938 [15MY]

University of Missouri: anniversary of ROTC Fighting Mules Battalion, E1302 [25SE]

University of North Georgia: tribute to Casper Mobile Literacy Program, E1626 [10DE]

University of North Texas: anniversary of Student Health and Wellness Center, E1379 [5OC]

University of the Virgin Islands: tribute to graduates, H4593 [23MY]

Utica, NY: tribute to DAR Oneida County Chapter Good Citizens Award finalists, H3130 [11AP]

Vang, Eva: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [10AP]

Vassell, April: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Vestal, Sean: North Carolina High School Athletic Association Homer Thompson Memorial Eight Who Make a Difference Award recipient, H3785 [8MY]

Veterans: ensure than veterans receive financial counseling when applying for student loans, H7861 [5SE]

Vicory, Ivy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [10AP]

Vietnamese Conflict: honor veterans, commemorate anniversary, and commend Vietnam Veterans Memorial and traveling ‘‘The Wall That Heals’’ exhibit (H. Res. 821), H3155 [12AP]

Villegas, Jose: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E550 [26AP]

Virgin Islands: tribute to children returning to school after Hurricane Irma, H7881 [6SE]

Virginia: Barbara Johns Day observance, H3563–H3565 [25AP]

Virginia State University: HBCU Digest (Internet site) Historically Black College or University of the Year award recipient, E1171 [24AU]

Visser, Michael: Victor Valley College Foundation Distinguished Education Service Award recipient, E232 [27FE]

Vizzard, Meghan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E178 [13FE]

Waco, TX: anniversary of Rapoport Academy, E1161 [17AU]

Wagner, Elijah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E551 [26AP]

Waipahu, HI: Honowai Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1245 [13SE]

Walnut, IL: anniversary of Rotary Club of Walnut, IL, E460 [13AP]

Walton, Daniel: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E393 [5AP]

Ware, Crystel: Texas Alliance of Black School Educators Educator of the Year award recipient, E401 [5AP]

Washington Area Women’s Foundation: tribute, E1461 [26OC]

Washington (State): tribute to public schools, H1614 [15MR]

Watkins Glen, NY: anniversary of Arc of Schuyler, E685 [18MY]

Wayne County Community College District: anniversary, E614 [9MY]

Wayne State University: anniversary, E1412 [16OC], E1430 [19OC]

Weinstock, Nancy and Bruce: Wyoming Valley Children’s Association Making a Difference Award recipients, E700 [21MY]

Wenger, Madalyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E634 [11MY]

West Virginia: 2d Congressional District internship program for individuals in long-term substance abuse recovery program to meet requirements of obtaining job readiness skills, H5186 [14JN]

Whatcom Community College: tribute to leadership in cybersecurity education, E1371 [5OC]

Wheat Ridge, CO: Wheat Ridge High School STEM Program recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Horizon Award, E490 [17AP]

Wheaton, IL: Wheaton Christian Grammar School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E57 [18JA]

White, Drew and Liz: Kentucky Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H10276 [19DE]

Whittaker, Kaitlyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E635 [11MY]

Wichita, KS: opening of Wichita Advanced Learning Library, H5185 [14JN]

——— tribute to business and education partnerships to train workers for aerospace industry jobs, H3965 [15MY]

Wilburn, Courtney: National Association of Secondary School Principals Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E50 [16JA]

William & Mary: anniversary, H897 [6FE], H905 [7FE]

Williams, Brielle: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]

Willingham, Deepa: U.N. Association, Santa Barbara, CA, Peace Prize recipient, E1301 [25SE]

Wilson, Jaime: Katy, TX, VFW Post 9182 Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E844 [14JN]

Winchester, VA: anniversary of Sacred Heart Academy, E1024 [17JY]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), H9580, H9581 [27NO]

Wood, Elaine: Traverse City, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E54 [17JA]

Woodcock, Victoria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E636 [11MY]

World AIDS Day: observance, H9746 [30NO]

World Youth Skills Day: observance, H6244 [16JY]

Wyoming: tribute to Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award honorees, E252 [5MR]

Yale University: anniversary of Yale University Bands, E1323 [27SE]

Yazzie-Rodriguez, Pete: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E549 [26AP]

Yee Shan Benevolent Society, Inc.: anniversary, E326 [15MR]

YMCA: anniversary of YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County, NY, E1626 [10DE]

——— anniversary of YMCA of Northern Utah, E567 [27AP]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Lincoln Park Jewish Center, E1740 [31DE]

York, Kay: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, H8896 [26SE]

York College of Pennsylvania: anniversary, E1276 [20SE]

Youngsville, PA: tribute to Youngsville High School marching band, H1680 [19MR]

Youth Entrepreneurs (organization): tribute, H486 [18JA]

Ypsilanti, MI: opening of YMCA Child Development Center, E823 [12JN]

Zamora, Cheyenne I.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E637 [11MY]

Zappi-Colombine, Victoria: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Psi Omicron Zeta Chapter Annual Finer Womanhood Brunch honorees, E749 [29MY]

Remarks in Senate

Abercrombie, ND: Richland Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]

Adams, Kerry: Wakulla County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (S. Res. 710), S7194 [28NO]

Allentown, PA: anniversary of Allentown Jewish Community Center, S6184 [17SE]

Anderson, Heather: Manatee County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2831 [22MY]

Andrews, Brian: Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders Innovative Florida Principal of the Year Award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame inductees, S6791 [11OC]

——— tribute to Congressional Youth Cabinet participants, S2339 [23AP]

Arlington, OR: tribute to Arlington High School career and technical education program, S7315 [5DE]

Armed Forces: improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families, S4024 [19JN]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (S. 2379), S1248 [27FE], S1755 [15MR]

Ashe, Arthur: tribute (S. Res. 624), S6104 [6SE]

Athanason, Traci: Henderson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Audubon Greenwich (organization): anniversary, S6912 [13NO]

Bailey, Kayla: Gulf County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Bankruptcy: prohibit funding for Federal loan guaranty agencies to contest and litigate certain undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5327 [25JY]

Bar Harbor, ME: anniversary of Abbe Museum, S6731 [9OC]

Bellino, Stephanie: Duval County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3290 [7JN]

Biddeford, ME: anniversary of Biddeford Regional Center of Technology, S6494 [3OC]

Bisogno, Janet: Osceola County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]

Blackfeet Community College: tribute, S1161 [15FE]

Borcherding, Lindsey: Okeechobee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Borengasser, Tess: Indian River County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Boyce, Jessie: Pinellas County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]

Boze, Catelyn: Putnam County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2831 [22MY]

Bresnyan, Bonnie: Hillsborough County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Buxton, ND: Central Valley School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5225 [23JY], S5352 [25JY], S5395, S5396, S5404 [26JY], S5506–S5508 [31JY]

——— reauthorize (S. 3217), S4963 [16JY]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (S. Res. 416), S1253, S1254 [27FE], S6796 [11OC]

Caskey, Rebecca: Citrus County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 382), S526 [25JA]

CDC: reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use, S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

Chabot, Tammy: Collier County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Chicago HEAL (Hospital Engagement, Action, and Leadership) Initiative, S6436 [2OC]

Children and youth: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Childs, Rebecca: Levy County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Cloutier-Namdar, Linda: Vermont Agency of Education Vermont Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S21 [3JA]

Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 574), S4955 [12JY]

Colleges and universities: tribute to international students, S2477 [26AP]

Collins, Patrick: Nebraska 2d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand, S6050 [6SE], S6126 [12SE], S6170 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S1245–S1247 [27FE], S2471 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S3597 [11JN], S7176 [28NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S2975–S2978 [5JN], S7020 [15NO]

——— legislative accomplishments relative to veterans’ care and services, S6781 [11OC]

——— tribute to Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S1337 [5MR]

Congress Week: observance, S2001 [9AP]

Cook, Samuel D.: tribute (S. Res. 285), S8036 [22DE]

Correctional institutions: reform prison system, S571 [30JA]

Cosky, Erin: Santa Rosa County, FL, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, S519 [25JA]

Crime: reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

Dencker, Kyle: Orange County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Essential Community Facilities Program funding, S4484 [27JN]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (S. 2384), S653 [6FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4703 [28JN]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (S. 645), S7621, S7622 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, S518 [25JA]

——— funding through reductions in domestic priorities funding, S3965 [18JN]

——— implement online computerized assessment to detect behaviors indicating suicide risk and other mental health conditions for Armed Forces members, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]

Dept. of Education: allow the awarding of job training Federal Pell Grants (S. 206), S2572 [9MY]

——— amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (S. 2596), S1950 [22MR]

——— give States receiving career and technical education funds the discretion to identify and eliminate excessive occupational licenses that create employment barriers (S. 945), S5466 [31JY]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (S. 3083), S3984 [18JN]

——— increase maximum discretionary Federal Pell Grants award, S5738 [21AU], S5904, S5905 [23AU]

——— increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers, S2675 [15MY], S2753, S2763 [17MY]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools, S2787 [21MY]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (S. 3467), S6226 [18SE]

——— prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, S5873, S5885 [23AU]

——— prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

——— provide for preparation of career and technical education teachers (S. 2737), S2392 [24AP]

——— provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and enhance institutional aid to address teacher and principal shortages (S. 3308), S5520 [31JY]

——— provide grants to higher education institutions to expand access to dual and concurrent enrollment programs and early/middle college programs (S. 718), S4859 [10JY]

——— provide greater support to college students with dependents by increasing access to on-campus child care (S. 1690), S675 [7FE]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (S. 2351), S550 [29JA]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (S. 2984), S2936 [24MY]

——— support coding education (S. 3122), S5477 [31JY], S5910 [23AU]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419–S1423, S1431 [7MR], S1833 [20MR]

——— establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence industries, S4328 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees, S6471 [3OC]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (S. 3095), S4283 [20JN]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), S7524, S7525 [12DE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), S1975–S1977 [22MR]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), S7310, S7311 [5DE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 693), S5878 [23AU]

——— promote child care and early learning (S. 1806), S675 [7FE]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401 [21JA], S554 [29JA], S628, S638 [6FE], S680 [7FE]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (S. 1899), S61 [8JA], S92 [9JA], S118 [10JA], S275 [18JA], S342 [19JA], S516 [25JA]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (H.R. 5385), S6032 [4SE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (S. 2597), S7365 [6DE]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (S. 2888), S2795 [21MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S., S3012 [6JN], S3279 [7JN]

Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, S1415 [7MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to States to fund programs designed to reduce school violence, S1206 [26FE], S1303 [1MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish Jobs Plus Recovery programs to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (S. 2642), S2042 [10AP]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment, S5879 [23AU]

——— provide at-risk and disconnected youth with subsidized summer and year-round employment and assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates (S. 3234), S5069 [18JY]

Dept. of State: anniversary of Fulbright Program, S6218 [18SE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S1972–S1975 [22MR]

——— conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), House amendment, S7887 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance payment of monthly housing stipends paid under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (S. 3328), S7222 [29NO]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (S. 3777), S7821 [18DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), S6254 [18SE]

——— grant eligibility for Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, S5799 [22AU]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5671, S5673, S5685 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5735, S5738–S5741, S5751, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5811 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046 [6SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs, S6471 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (S. 2646), S2555 [8MY]

Diallo, Molly Winters: Miami-Dade County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]

Dicks, Lynsee: Suwannee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Diné College: anniversary, S5357 [25JY]

Dinwiddie, Michelle: Polk County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (S. 1006), S6793 [11OC]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (S. Res. 699), S7062 [15NO]

Drugs: improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment, S6164 [17SE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

Economy: address low labor force participation rates by increasing efforts to provide skills training, reduce dependency on Federal aid programs, integrate previously incarcerated individuals into workforce, and address opioid crisis, S2571–S2574 [9MY]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4396–S4398 [26JN]

Ellison, Shannon: Dixie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

EPA: provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), S8036 [22DE]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program, S6538 [4OC]

——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools, S6538 [4OC]

Falmouth, ME: Falmouth High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7081 [26NO]

Farley, Patrick: Martin County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

FCC: make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program (S. 2958), S2935 [24MY]

Felty, Cathy: Bay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 490), S2498 [26AP]

Florida: decision to place statue of Mary McLeod Bethune in the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall, S1685 [13MR]

Freeman, Tammy: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1945 [22MR]

Frenchville, ME: Dr. Levesque Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7081 [26NO]

FTC: require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (S. 2640), S2042 [10AP]

Gore, Lilliemarie: Alachua County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1945 [22MR]

Grebosz, Nicole A.: Volusia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Grimm, Amy: St. Johns County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Hall, Tracy: Taylor County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Helen Keller Services (organization): anniversary, S6135 [12SE]

Henderson, Lenora: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Hickox, Heather: Baker County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]

Hotaling, Helene: Marion County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, S221 [17JA]

——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (S. 2344), S521–S524 [25JA]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1852), S54 [8JA], S285 [18JA], S334, S335, S336 [19JA]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S671 [7FE], S795, S804, S807, S832 [8FE], S855–S868 [12FE], S889–S904 [13FE], S929, S930–S965 [14FE], S1131–S1135, S1138–S1149, S1152–S1155 [15FE], S1365 [6MR], S3978 [18JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1254 [27FE], S1260 [28FE], S1365 [6MR]

——— reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467, S4501 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S7027–S7029 [15NO]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

International Baccalaureate (organization): anniversary, S1626 [12MR]

Jenkins, Brandon: Brevard County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]

Jernigan, Asa: Fernandina County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7426, S7452 [11DE], S7842 [19DE]

Kennett, Joan: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Kensington, MD: tribute to Silver Creek Middle School, S2965 [4JN]

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) (organization): anniversary, S6135 [12SE]

Kentucky Farm Bureau: anniversary, S7078 [26NO]

Lamora, Samantha: St. Lucie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Lancy, Jason: Lake County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, S6275 [24SE]

Maine Development Foundation: anniversary, S6354 [27SE]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Mansfield Spanish Immersion School, S6798 [11OC]

Massey, Taylor: Hendry County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

McGhee, Amanda: Calhoun County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

McNulty, Susan: Pasco County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

McWhorter, Keilan: Franklin County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]

Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to Teacher of the Year finalists, S249 [17JA]

Michigan Parent Teacher Association: anniversary, S1733 [14MR]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Mexican Fiesta, S5615 [15AU]

Mongiardini, Lynn: Charlotte County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act: amend (S. 2827), S7621 [13DE], S7853 [19DE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), S6389 [28SE], S7291, S7295 [4DE]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: congratulate on achieving 200 member institutions (S. Res. 620), S6007 [28AU]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 657), S6365 [27SE]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (S. Res. 695), S7062 [15NO]

National CACFP Week: designate (S. Res. 405), S1623 [12MR], S1978 [22MR]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 681), S6881 [11OC]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 514), S2733 [16MY]

National Chemistry Week: designate (S. Res. 721), S7453 [11DE]

National College Application Month: designate (S. Res. 697), S7062 [15NO]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 425), S1525 [7MR]

National Democracy Month: designate (S. Res. 525), S6155 [12SE]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 680), S6881 [11OC]

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 419), S1321 [1MR]

National Family Service Learning Week: designate (S. Res. 688), S7247 [29NO]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (S. 2432), S8002 [20DE]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (S. Res. 551), S4271 [20JN], S4351 [21JN]

National GIS Day: designate (S. Res. 701), S7062 [15NO]

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (S. Res. 424), S7142 [27NO]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (S. Res. 639), S6259 [18SE]

National Mentoring Month: observance (S. Res. 394), S657 [6FE]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (S. Res. 476), S2283 [18AP]

National objectives: increase public school teacher compensation and investment in public education, S2806 [22MY]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (S. Res. 516), S2778 [17MY]

National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 576), S6153 [12SE]

National Principals Month: observance (S. Res. 674), S7141 [27NO]

National School Choice Week: designate (S. Res. 381), S526 [25JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 397), S697 [7FE]

National Speech and Debate Education Day: designate (S. Res. 415), S1254 [27FE]

National Stop the Bleed Day: observance, S1835 [20MR], S1941 [22MR]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, S2558 [9MY]

——— observance (S. Res. 505), S2630 [10MY]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 400), S852 [9FE]

National Women’s History Month: designate (S. Res. 448), S1954, S1978 [22MR]

——— observance, S1539 [8MR], S1872 [21MR]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (S. Res. 632), S6232 [18SE], S6397 [28SE]

Neff, Samantha: Seminole County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Nevada Sagebrush (University of Nevada, Reno publication): anniversary, S7783 [18DE]

New York University: anniversary of Glucksman Ireland House of NYU, S869 [12FE]

Niebrugge, Chasey: Lee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

NOAA: coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), S5937, S5938 [23AU]

——— coordinate development of unmanned maritime systems with universities, the private sector, and the Navy and use data collected to benefit commercial, academic, and national security interests (S. 2511), House amendment, S7727 [17DE]

——— establish Climate Change Education Program (S. 2740), S2378 [24AP]

North, Kenneth: Union County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

North Central State College: anniversary, S2317 [19AP]

Northern Kentucky University: anniversary of Founders Day, S1336 [5MR]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), S7947 [19DE]

Ohio: tribute to Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients, S6798 [11OC]

O’Hora, Martin: Highlands County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Ondriezek, Kylie: Sumter County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Oravec, Sarah A.E.: DeSoto County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Peel, Catherine Tinsley: Holmes County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Perry, Angela: Lafayette County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

Phillips, Heather: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Pipher, Kate: Nebraska 3d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Poole, Jason: Clay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]

Portland, ME: anniversary of Portland Housing Authority, S6137 [12SE]

Portland, OR: anniversary of Lincoln High School, S6814 [11OC]

Powell, Jennifer: Leon County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6153 [12SE]

Prescott, Joy: Glades County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]

Public Schools Week: observance, S1626 [12MR]

Pumphrey, Trisha: Jackson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Purdue University: urge commitment to end certain practices, such as, predispute mandatory arbitration clauses and class action bans in student enrollment, after acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University, S6806 [11OC]

Ray, Sarah: Palm Beach County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Read Across America Day: observance (S. Res. 422), S1321 [1MR]

Religion: recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community (S. Res. 555), S4293 [20JN]

Roberts, Amy: Columbia County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

Rochester, NH: tribute to Spaulding High School students fundraising efforts to support students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, S1715 [14MR]

Rosenow, Beth: Monroe County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2832 [22MY]

Ross, Carla: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Santana, Madgaly: Hardee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

SBA: tribute to Small Business Development Centers, S1873 [21MR]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

——— increase security and safety of students and reduce possibility of gun violence, S1275 [28FE]

——— teacher compensation and school funding, S2375 [24AP]

Seminole County, FL: tribute to Seminole County Public Schools Teacher of the Year award finalists, S519 [25JA]

Servicemen’s Readjustment Act: anniversary, S4270 [20JN]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 661), S6398 [28SE]

Small business: expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (S. 791), S5073, S5074 [18JY]

Smith, Chelsea: Hamilton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Student loans: require certain protections for borrowers, S1536 [8MR], S1622 [12MR]

Sturman, Kate: Flagler County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Summers, Danielle: Liberty County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2833 [22MY]

Swihart, Es: Sarasota County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2771 [17MY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 464), S2498 [26AP]

Taxation: facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (S. 3611), S7946 [19DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, S6808 [11OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of National Wildlife Refuge System (H.R. 3979), S2017 [9AP]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: tribute to being named first ‘‘National Stop the Bleed Campus’’, S7045 [15NO]

University of California: anniversary (S. Res. 438), S1794 [19MR], S1880 [21MR]

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S2829 [22MY]

Van Heusen, Kaitlin: Bradford County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Vargas, Kiera: Madison County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Veterans Educational Assistance Act: implementation, S7216 [29NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: extend authority to establish Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center (S. 3298), S5457 [30JY]

Walker, Terry: Jefferson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Wayne State University: anniversary, S6813 [11OC], S7130 [27NO]

West Fargo, ND: Freedom Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6629 [5OC]

Wetherbee, Michael: Montana Association of Agricultural Educators Administrator of the Year and Montana Association of Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year awards recipient, S575 [30JA]

Williamsen, Ingrid: Nebraska 1st Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

Wingate, Jennifer: Gilchrist County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), S6364 [27SE]

World AIDS Day: observance, S7254 [3DE]

Yarmouth, ME: Yarmouth Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7082 [26NO]

Reports

12th Woman Report, H6582 [19JY]

Reports filed

ADA Education and Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 620) (H. Rept. 115–539), H731 [30JA]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Building Blocks of STEM Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3397) (H. Rept. 115–558), H1125 [13FE]

Career and Technical Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (Childhood Cancer STAR) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 292), S1629 [12MR]

Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2511) (S. Rept. 115–291), S4843 [9JY]

Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 374) (S. Rept. 115–218), S1946 [22MR]

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 1222), S5618 [15AU]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1049) (H. Rept. 115–919), H7824 [4SE]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6757, Family Savings Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 754) (S. Rept. 115–263), S2991 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2597), S2439 [25AP]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]

Education and Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5859) (H. Rept. 115–1067), H9767 [6DE]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Family Savings Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6757) (H. Rept. 115–959), H8742 [24SE]

Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5751) (H. Rept. 115–782), H5647 [25JN]

Include Active Duty for Suspending Charges to Veterans’ Educational Assistance During Periods of Suspended Participation in Vocational Rehabilitation Programs: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5538) (H. Rept. 115–870), H7154 [24JY]

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5509) (H. Rept. 115–975), H8883 [25SE]

Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3906) (H. Rept. 115–828), H6262 [16JY]

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 645) (S. Rept. 115–341), S6438 [2OC]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act Amendment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2827), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2827) (S. Rept. 115–349), S6924 [13NO]

Museum and Library Services Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3530), S7256 [3DE]

National Comedy Center Recognition Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6077) (H. Rept. 115–854), H6647 [23JY]

National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 594) (S. Rept. 115–410), S7274 [4DE]

National Landslide Preparedness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1675) (H. Rept. 115–1035), H9567 [16NO]

National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 115–533), H676 [29JA]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act Revision and Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3029), S4843 [9JY]

Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4508) (H. Rept. 115–550), H1074 [8FE]

Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4673) (H. Rept. 115–1018), H9509 [13NO]

Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1580), S5422 [26JY]

Servicemembers Improved Transition Through Reforms for Ensuring Progress (SIT-REP) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4830) (H. Rept. 115–694), H4283 [21MY]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 791), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 791) (S. Rept. 115–435), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2655) (H. Rept. 115–660), H3746 [1MY]

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217) (S. Rept. 115–434), S7925 [19DE]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 943) (S. Rept. 115–201), S500 [24JA]

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4323), S6141 [12SE]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Veterans Serving Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5938) (H. Rept. 115–871), H7154 [24JY]

Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow’s Health Professionals (Vet HP) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 115–867), H7153 [24JY]

Women in Aerospace Education Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4254), S5692 [16AU]

Statements

Comprehensive Review, Actions and Next Steps Relative to Texas A&M University Sexual Assault Investigations: Michael K. Young, H6582 [19JY]

Mountain Targets Implementations Through Student Engaged Learning: Utah International Mountain Forum, E1189 [4SE]

Public Schools Week: Several Education Organizations, S1685 [13MR]

Unity Declaration on Racism and Poverty: Several Religious Leaders, H1364 [5MR]

Summaries

Advancing Conservation and Education Act (H.R. 4257), H5610 [25JN]

Testimonies

Dunbar High School, Fort Myers, FL, Academy for Technology Excellence: Carl Burnside, E1076 [26JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 35, provide automatic external defibrillator (AED) training and drills for personnel in schools in possession of such devices, H10152 [12DE]

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 1049, consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, H7834 [5SE]

H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]

H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6757, Family Savings Act, H9101 [27SE]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H1192 [15FE]

H.R. 959, Dept. of HHS advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs extension, H6605–H6607 [23JY]

H.R. 1222, Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act, S7525 [12DE], H1238 [26FE], H10278 [19DE]

H.R. 1567, U.S.-Mexico Economic Partnership Act, H9591 [27NO]

H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, H7853–H7855 [5SE]

H.R. 1676, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, H6602–H6604 [23JY]

H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, H7175–H7190 [25JY]

H.R. 2655, Small Business Innovation Protection Act, H6030 [10JY]

H.R. 2787, Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow’s Health Professionals (Vet HP) Act, H7132 [24JY]

H.R. 3186, Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139 [12SE]

H.R. 3397, Building Blocks of STEM Act, H1097 [13FE]

H.R. 3728, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act, H6598 [23JY]

H.R. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act, H6219 [16JY]

H.R. 4100, Foundation of the Federal Bar Association charter revision, H6618 [23JY]

H.R. 4254, Women in Aerospace Education Act, S6364 [27SE], H9580 [27NO]

H.R. 4257, Advancing Conservation and Education Act, H5607–H5610 [25JN]

H.R. 4258, Family Self-Sufficiency Act, H178–H180 [16JA]

H.R. 4275, Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act, H5066 [12JN]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 4830, Servicemembers Improved Transition Through Reforms for Ensuring Progress (SIT-REP) Act, H4254 [21MY]

H.R. 5086, Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act, H3489 [24AP]

H.R. 5102, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, H5045 [12JN]

H.R. 5242, School Resource Officer Assessment Act, H3948 [15MY]

H.R. 5261, Treatment, Education, and Community Help (TEACH) To Combat Addiction Act, H5052 [12JN]

H.R. 5353, Eliminating Opioid Related Infectious Diseases Act, H5059 [12JN]

H.R. 5385, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, H6600 [23JY]

H.R. 5509, Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act, S7947 [19DE], H8862 [25SE], H10417 [20DE]

H.R. 5538, include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in Dept. of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation programs, H7133 [24JY]

H.R. 5751, Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act, H5591 [25JN]

H.R. 5889, Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act, H5124 [13JN]

H.R. 5938, Veterans Serving Veterans Act, H7142 [24JY]

H.R. 6029, Reauthorizing and Extending Grants for Recovery From Opioid Use Programs (REGROUP) Act, H5121 [13JN]

H.R. 6077, National Comedy Center Recognition Act, H6628 [23JY]

H.R. 6757, Family Savings Act, H9118–H9126 [27SE]

H.R. 6964, Juvenile Justice Reform Act, H9359–H9369 [28SE]

H.R. 7279, Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, H10288 [19DE]

S. 97, Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, S1419–S1421 [7MR], H8235–H8237 [13SE]

S. 167, National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act, H3327 [16AP]

S. 292, Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (Childhood Cancer STAR) Act, S1975–S1977 [22MR], H4350–H4352 [22MY]

S. 791, Small Business Innovation Protection Act, S5073 [18JY], H8813 [25SE]

S. 943, Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act, S1974 [22MR], H10039 [11DE]

S. 1580, Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act, S7524 [12DE], H10547 [21DE]

S. 2351, Preserving Teacher Loan Forgiveness for Military Spouses Act, S551 [29JA]

S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act, S1249–S1251 [27FE]

S. 2511, Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act, H9790 [10DE]

S. 2596, FAFSA Fairness Act, S1950 [22MR]

S. 2597, Dept. of HHS Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program reauthorization, S7365 [6DE]

S. 2664, GEAR UP for Success Act, S2123 [12AP]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2830, Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Act, S2628 [10MY]

S. 2958, make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate), S2935 [24MY]

S. 3029, Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act revision and extension, S6154 [12SE], H10054 [11DE]

S. 3205, Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, S4952 [12JY]

S. 3298, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Extension Act, S5457 [30JY]

S. 3479, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, S6227–S6231, S6254–S6258 [18SE], H8754–H8758 [25SE]

S. 3530, Museum and Library Services Act reauthorization, S7295–S7298 [4DE], H10309–H10312 [19DE]

S. 3611, Faster Access to Federal Student Aid Act, S7946 [19DE]

S. 3776, Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act, S7791–S7795 [18DE]

S. 3777, Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act, S7795, S7821 [18DE], H10428 [20DE]

S. 3784, Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S7928–S7930 [19DE]

S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]

S. Res. 381, National School Choice Week, S524 [25JA]

S. Res. 382, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S524 [25JA]

S. Res. 394, National Mentoring Month, S655 [6FE]

S. Res. 397, National School Counseling Week, S707 [7FE]

S. Res. 400, National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week, S851 [9FE]

S. Res. 405, National CACFP Week, S909 [13FE]

S. Res. 415, National Speech and Debate Education Day, S1252 [27FE]

S. Res. 416, Career and Technical Education Month, S1252 [27FE]

S. Res. 419, National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, S1317 [1MR]

S. Res. 422, Read Across America Day, S1319 [1MR]

S. Res. 424, National Guard Youth Challenge Program anniversary, S1380 [6MR], S7142 [27NO]

S. Res. 425, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, S1460 [7MR]

S. Res. 438, University of California anniversary, S1793 [19MR]

S. Res. 439, support goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, S1794 [19MR]

S. Res. 448, National Women’s History Month, S1954 [22MR]

S. Res. 451, Endometriosis Awareness Month, S1956 [22MR]

S. Res. 453, National Assistant Principals Week, S2042 [10AP]

S. Res. 464, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 476, National 9-1-1 Education Month, S2268 [18AP]

S. Res. 487, support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities, S2490 [26AP]

S. Res. 490, Financial Literacy Month, S2492 [26AP]

S. Res. 505, National Teacher Appreciation Week, S2629 [10MY]

S. Res. 507, recognize importance of goal of National Women’s Health Week to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV, S2681 [15MY]

S. Res. 514, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, S2729 [16MY]

S. Res. 516, National Physical Education and Sport Week, S2775 [17MY]

S. Res. 524, National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, S2937 [24MY]

S. Res. 525, National Democracy Month, S2938 [24MY]

S. Res. 551, National GI Bill Commemoration Week, S4037 [19JN]

S. Res. 555, recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community, S4286 [20JN]

S. Res. 559, African-American Music Appreciation Month, S4742 [28JN]

S. Res. 574, Collector Car Appreciation Day, S4953 [12JY]

S. Res. 576, National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day, S5069 [18JY]

S. Res. 600, World Hepatitis Day, S5520 [31JY]

S. Res. 620, congratulate National Academy of Inventors, Inc., on achieving 200 member institutions, S5994 [28AU]

S. Res. 624, tribute to Arthur Ashe, S6061 [6SE]

S. Res. 626, develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws on voting, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S6146 [12SE]

S. Res. 632, National Workforce Development Month, S6231 [18SE]

S. Res. 639, National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, S6235 [18SE]

S. Res. 646, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization) anniversary, S6306 [25SE]

S. Res. 653, National Day on Writing, S6346 [26SE]

S. Res. 657, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, S6357 [27SE]

S. Res. 661, Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, S6389 [28SE]

S. Res. 674, National Principals Month, S6821 [11OC]

S. Res. 678, Filipino American History Month, S6823 [11OC]

S. Res. 680, National Dyslexia Awareness Month, S6824 [11OC]

S. Res. 681, National Character Counts Week, S6825 [11OC]

S. Res. 688, National Family Service Learning Week, S7054 [15NO]

S. Res. 695, National Apprenticeship Week, S7057 [15NO]

S. Res. 697, National College Application Month, S7058 [15NO]

S. Res. 699, Drive Safer Sunday, S7059 [15NO]

S. Res. 701, National GIS Day, S7059 [15NO]

S. Res. 710, support Afterschool Alliance (organization) Lights on Afterschool! event, S7193 [28NO]

S. Res. 721, National Chemistry Week, S7436 [11DE]

S. Res. 733, condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained in Cameroon, S7930 [19DE]

EDUCATION AND ENERGY ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5859) (H. Rept. 115–1067), H9767 [6DE]

EDUCATION AND SHARING DAY, U.S.A.

Remarks in House

Observance, E351 [21MR]

EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE INNOVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5018), H1177 [14FE]

EDW. C. LEVY CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1221 [7SE]

EDWARDS, EDGAR M., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7874 [6SE]

EDWARDS, HADEN

Remarks in House

Nacogdoches, TX: anniversary of Fredonian Rebellion, E1714 [20DE]

EDWARDS, HUNTER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1672 [13DE]

EDWARDS, JACK (a former Representative from Alabama)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H8180 [13SE], E1255 [13SE]

EDWARDS, MARVIN R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1448 [7MR]

EDWARDS, MOLLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1267 [20SE]

EDWARDS, PAT

Remarks in House

Quakertown, PA: anniversary of Upper Bucks County YMCA, H6470 [18JY]

EDWARDS, RON

Remarks in House

Fort Morgan, CO: anniversary of Edwards Market and Flowerland (business), E992 [10JY]

EDWARDS, RYAN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6773 [10OC]

EDWARDS, SALINA

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1413 [16OC]

EDWARDS, TAMIKA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7831 [5SE]

EDWARDS, VICKI

Remarks in House

Fort Morgan, CO: anniversary of Edwards Market and Flowerland (business), E992 [10JY]

EDWARDS-AKER, ANGIE

Remarks in House

Fort Morgan, CO: anniversary of Edwards Market and Flowerland (business), E992 [10JY]

EDWARDSVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Hawkins, Helen: Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame inductee, H87 [10JA]

EFFECTIVE AND HUMANE TREATMENT OF YOUTH ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 47), E400 [5AP]

EFFECTIVE PROSECUTION OF POSSESSION OF BIOLOGICAL TOXINS AND AGENTS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2), S7820, S7821 [18DE]

Texts of

S. 2, provisions, S7821 [18DE]

EFFINGHAM, IL

Remarks in House

New Kingery Printing Co.: anniversary, E435 [11AP]

Sacred Heart Church: anniversary, E1017 [16JY]

EFURD, LAURA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1079 [26JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5513 [31JY]

EGAN, MARC

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H4003 [16MY]

EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Food: provide that meat, poultry, and egg products containing certain pathogens or contaminants are adulterated (see H.R. 7336), H10335 [19DE]

EGGELLETION, JOSEPHUS, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1578 [29NO]

EGGL, AUSTIN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5104 [19JY]

EGGLESTON, CARL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3751 [7MY]

EGLIN AFB, FL

Remarks in Senate

Air Force: request to extend moratorium on oil-related activities in the Gulf of Mexico to prevent interference with training and testing operations, S5602 [15AU]

EGYPT, ARAB REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Arms sales: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 67, 68), S7242 [29NO]

Foreign policy: reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and support political reform, human rights, and holding of free, fair, and credible elections (see S. Res. 450), S1948 [22MR]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6719–S6730 [9OC], S7178–S7181 [28NO]

Remarks in House

Freedom of the press: importance, H7878 [6SE]

Human rights: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (H. Res. 673), H165 [11JA]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 754), H9068–H9070 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 754), S7278 [4DE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 266), S5865 [22AU]

Texts of

H.R. 754, Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act, H9068 [26SE]

S. 266, award Anwar Sadat Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, S5865 [22AU]

S. Res. 450, reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and support political reform, human rights, and holding of free, fair, and credible elections in Egypt, S1955 [22MR]

EHRENKRANTZ, ELIAV

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: Fulbright Award recipient, E1411 [16OC]

EHRENS, ELSIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E873 [20JN]

EHRLICH, MICHAEL G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1084 [26JY]

EHRLICH, MICHAEL L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E978 [6JY]

EICHELBERGER, LONNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H127 [10JA]

EICHHORN, JARED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E831 [13JN]

EICK, RONALD W., JR.

Remarks in House

Napa County, CA, Office of Education: Napa County Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1418 [16OC]

EICKMAN, MACI G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1041 [23JY]

EIDEM, AARON J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E49 [16JA]

EIERMAN, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1542 [20NO]

EIGHMY, GERALD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E896 [22JN]

EINLEGER, JOEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E771 [5JN]

EIRE SOCIETY OF BOSTON, MA

Remarks in House

Brett, James T.: Eire Society of Boston, MA, Gold Medal Award recipient, E375 [26MR]

EISENBERG, ROSS

Letters

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1463 [7MR]

EISENHOUR, KAIWI

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5219 [23JY]

EISENHOWER, DWIGHT D. (34th President of the United States)

Appointments

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, S6733 [9OC]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S6629 [5OC]

EISTON, ELI

Remarks in House

National Association of Students Against Gun Violence: tribute, E571 [27AP]

EISWEIRTH, THOMAS C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E706 [22MY]

EITC MODERNIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]

EKBERG, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E19 [9JA]

EKPANYA, ENDY N.

Remarks in Senate

Endy Nddiobong Ekpanya Post Office Building, Pearland, TX: designate (H.R. 294), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

Endy Nddiobong Ekpanya Post Office Building, Pearland, TX: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 294), S1163 [15FE]

EL AMISTAD CLUB OF ROUND ROCK, TX

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E719 [23MY]

EL DIA DE LOS NIÑOS—CELEBRATING YOUNG AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 496), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 845), H3575 [25AP]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 496), S2498 [26AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 496, designate, S2495 [26AP]

EL DORADO COUNTY, CA

Remarks in House

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society: anniversary, E14 [9JA]

EL PASO, TX

Remarks in House

El Paso Community Development Week: observance, E458 [13AP]

El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year award recipient, E361 [22MR]

EL PASO COUNTY, CO

Remarks in Senate

Colorado: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S7858 [19DE]

EL SALVADOR, REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

We Must Cease the Inhumane Practice of Separating Families Apprehended on the Border, H5641 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

——— redirect foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras and target it to fight systemic corruption and address driving causes of illegal immigration into the U.S. (see H. Res. 1092), H9151 [27SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries and grant such status to nationals of Guatemala (see H.R. 6325), H6041 [10JY]

Dept. of State: facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— take certain actions to end corruption in the Northern Triangle region of Central America, including El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (see H.R. 5501), H3209 [12AP]

Immigration: adjust status of Salvadoran nationals who were granted or are eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4956), H902 [6FE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to implement policy changes in notices terminating temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals (see H.R. 4933), H783 [5FE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

Remarks in House

Congress: legislative priorities, H495 [18JA]

Dept. of State: facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (H.R. 6193), H6055 [11JY]

Foreign aid: reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children placed in Federal custody due to immigration status, H5372 [21JN]

Immigration: adjust status of Salvadoran nationals who were granted or are eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 4956), E145 [6FE]

——— allow certain foreign nationals in the U.S. who are in temporary protected status to be adjusted to legal permanent resident status, H5374 [21JN]

——— extend temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H7 [8JA], H29 [9JA], H94 [10JA], H455 [17JA]

——— extend temporary protected status for Central American nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H5639 [25JN]

News media: broadcasting of vulgarity associated with President Trump’s characterization of countries of origin of certain immigrants, H177 [16JA]

Romero, Oscar: Catholic Church canonization, E1408 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate

Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

Texts of

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

ELCHIN, DYLAN J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10110 [12DE]

ELDER, LON AND BERTHA

Remarks in House

Caruthers, CA: tribute to Elder’s Mini Mart (business), E1355 [2OC]

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: improve guardianship oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (see S. 3669), S7190 [28NO]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7976 [20DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S38 [4JA]

Dept. of HHS: improve guardianship oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (S. 3669), S7192 [28NO]

Enact (S. 178), S7841 [19DE]

ELDER JUSTICE COALITION

Letters

Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act, S6819 [11OC]

ELDER POVERTY RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2653), S2120 [12AP]

Letters

Provisions: Max Richtman, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S2122 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2653), S2121 [12AP]

Texts of

S. 2653, provisions, S2122 [12AP]

ELDERLY see Senior Citizens

ELDON, MO

Remarks in House

Gulshen, Ann Luetkemeyer: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E409 [10AP]

ELDRED, DEAN D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E510 [23AP]

ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Appointments

Board of Advisors, H8735 [20SE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an election security grant program (see S. 3116), S4344 [21JN]

Elections: protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (see S. 2593), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 6663), H7750 [10AU]

——— require information sharing relative to ownership of election service providers (see S. 3572), S6815 [11OC]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see S. 3573), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 6449), H6588 [19JY]

Letters

Election Assistance Commission election security grant program funding: several State attorneys general, S5246 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Voting: election security grant program funding, H6276, H6277, H6381, H6382 [17JY], H6477, H6480–H6483, H6485 [18JY], H6569–H6571, H6572, H6573 [19JY]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 12), H6480 [18JY], H9048 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an election security grant program (S. 3116), S4989 [17JY]

Elections: protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats, S2856 [23MY], S3743 [12JN]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2261), S145 [11JA], S671, S672 [7FE], S1374 [6MR], S5821 [22AU]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2593), S1913 [22MR], S5057 [18JY], S5247 [24JY], S5499 [31JY]

Hovland, Benjamin: nomination to the Election Assistance Commission, S8053 [2JA]

Palmer, Donald L.: nomination to the Election Assistance Commission, S8053 [2JA]

Voting: election security grant program funding, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5399 [26JY], S5469 [31JY], S5534 [1AU]

Reports filed

Nomination of Benjamin Hovland to the Election Assistance Commission: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S7318 [5DE]

Nomination of Donald L. Palmer to the Election Assistance Commission: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S7318 [5DE]

ELECTION DAY HOLIDAY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

ELECTION SECURITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5011), H9049 [26SE]

ELECTION SYSTEMS INTEGRITY ACT (ESIA)

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3572), S6815 [11OC]

ELECTIONS related term(s) Fundraising; Political Campaigns; Voting

Addresses

Election Night Speech: Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont, S7907 [19DE]

Amendments

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), H7669 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5825 [28JN]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7139, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

Voting: recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1071), consideration (H. Res. 1077), H8902 [26SE]

Appointments

Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors, H8735 [20SE]

Articles and editorials

Calling My Fellow Republicans—Trump Is Clearly Unfit To Remain in Office, H7092 [24JY]

CIA’s Pompeo Says Russia and Others Trying To Undermine U.S. Elections, S97 [9JA]

Fate of Divisive Judicial Nominee From North Carolina Uncertain Amid Criticism, S7203 [29NO]

Foreign Dark Money Is Threatening American Democracy, S7463 [12DE]

Here Are Handy Excuses for Nixon Backers (1973), S98 [9JA]

President Trump Seems To Be Saying More and More Things That Aren’t True (excerpt), H5300 [20JN]

Republicans’ Fake Investigations, S97 [9JA]

Secret Political Spending on Track To Reach $1 Billion Milestone, S7463 [12DE]

Senate I Led Put Country Over Party. This One Must Do the Same for Robert Mueller, E1024 [17JY]

Trump Picks Top Koch Recipient for Secretary of State, S2443 [25AP]

U.S. Is No Stranger to Interfering in the Elections of Other Countries (2016), H6268 [17JY]

Watergate Babies—What the Congressional Class of 1974 Can Teach Us About Political Change, E1654 [12DE]

Without the Russians, Trump Wouldn’t Have Won, H7165 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Bangladesh: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]

——— promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (see H. Res. 1169), H9767 [6DE]

Bureau of Prisons: provide certain voting information to Federal prisoners upon their release from prison (see H.R. 7040), H9419 [5OC]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H3928 [10MY]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S581 [30JA]

Congress: eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering (see S. 3123), S4368 [25JN]

Constitutional amendments: contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]

——— contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and establishment of a mandatory public financing system for Federal elections (see H.J. Res. 126), H582 [19JA]

——— permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures (see H.J. Res. 141), H9090 [26SE]

——— permit Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (see H.J. Res. 136), H5816 [27JN]

Corporations: prohibit establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see S. 2939), S2877 [23MY]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Education: require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (see S. 2699), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5564), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an election security grant program (see S. 3116), S4344 [21JN]

——— establish program to improve election system cybersecurity by facilitating and encouraging assessments by independent technical experts to identify and report vulnerabilities (see H.R. 6188), H5506 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: allow pursuit of Federal charges against individuals who hack voting systems used in Federal elections (see S. 3311), S5518 [31JY]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937, 938), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

Dept. of State: establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see S. 3695), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5274), H1607 [14MR]

District of Columbia: permit local officials to establish the timing of special elections for local office (see H.R. 6710), H7870 [5SE]

——— recognize service of veterans, condemn denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for resident veterans and their families, and call for statehood (see H. Res. 1140), H9471 [9NO]

Egypt: reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and support political reform, human rights, and holding of free, fair, and credible elections (see S. Res. 450), S1948 [22MR]

FCC: provide for additional disclosure requirements for broadcasters that air or transmit content from registered foreign agents (see H.R. 5331), H1698 [19MR]

——— require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (see H.R. 6248), H5815 [27JN]

FEC: apply restrictions on personal use of campaign funds to political committees, treat certain coordinated expenditures as candidate contributions, and disclose funding source for political advertisements (see H.R. 7267), H10168 [12DE]

——— extend authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties (see H.R. 7120), H9510 [13NO]

——— prohibit congressional candidates and Members of Congress from soliciting campaign funds on any day on which the House of Congress in which the candidate seeks election or the Member serves is in session (see H.R. 6433), H6557 [18JY]

——— require additional disclosures relative to donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee (see S. 2695), S2261 [18AP]

——— require Presidential candidates to undergo a standardized medical examination by Dept. of the Navy medical office and publically disclose results of such examinations before the election (see H.R. 4742), H82 [9JA]

Foreign countries: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

——— expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H6649 [23JY]

FTC: establish a task force for purposes of studying effects of automated social media accounts, known as ‘‘bots,’’ on public discourse and elections (see H.R. 7117), H9467 [6NO]

——— regulate use of automated software programs, or bots, intended to impersonate or replicate human activity on social media and prohibit use of such programs for political advertising (see S. 3127), S4369 [25JN]

House Rules: prohibit Members from soliciting campaign funds on any day on which the House is in session (see H. Res. 1003), H6557 [18JY]

Immigration: designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible aliens (see S. 2785), S2485 [26AP]

Information technology: protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (see S. 2593), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 6663), H7750 [10AU]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Lauderdale Lakes, FL: tribute to City Commission for membership comprised solely of women of color (see H. Res. 942), H5200 [14JN]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of franking privilege for campaign materials, mass mailings in election years, and mailings containing photographs and limit amount spent on franked mailings (see H.R. 5231), H1501 [8MR]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 870), H3750 [3MY]

National security: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1177 [14FE]

——— require information sharing relative to ownership of election service providers (see S. 3572), S6815 [11OC]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see S. 3573), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 6449), H6588 [19JY]

National Voter Registration Day: designate (see S. Res. 640), S6224 [18SE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 3543), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7127), H9525 [14NO]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see S. Res. 716), S7357 [6DE] (see H. Res. 1170), H9767 [6DE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: investigate whether the NRA benefitted from Russia’s involvement in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election (see H.R. 6630), H7724 [26JY]

——— submit to State election officials and Congress annual reports on pre-election threats for Federal general elections (see H.R. 6436), H6557 [18JY]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H5815 [27JN]

——— eliminate limitations on direct contributions to candidates and require disclosure of certain contributions within 24 hours (see S. 3735), S7385 [10DE] (see H.R. 7241), H9820 [10DE]

——— establish Democracy Dollars Program to allow citizens to direct funds to Federal political candidates and political committees supporting Federal election campaigns (see H.R. 7306), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

——— provide political advertising vouchers and payments to defray costs of postage for congressional general election candidates who agree to restrictions on contributions and expenditures (see H.R. 7067), H9435 [16OC]

——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]

——— require each authorized committee or leadership political action committee of a candidate for Federal office to disburse all funds which remain unexpended after the date of the election (see H.R. 5409), H3046 [23MR]

Political ethics: require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: improve oversight of inaugural committees by prohibiting certain donations, banning personal use of funds, and requiring disclosure of all donations and disbursements (see H.R. 7399), H10599 [27DE]

——— require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by candidates for President and Vice President of the U.S. (see S. 3450), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6970), H9404 [28SE]

——— require Presidential Inaugural Committees to disclose all committee expenditures, restrict use of funds raised to official inaugural activities, and mandate surplus funds are donated to charity (see H.R. 5008), H1126 [13FE]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (see H. Res. 1028), H7687 [25JY]

Russia: accept and support U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections and call on President Trump to rescind invitation to Russian President, Vladimir Putin (see H. Res. 1014), H6649 [23JY]

——— accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (see S. Res. 582), S5108 [19JY]

——— accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, view such interference as an attack on national security, hold those responsible accountable, and protect administration of elections (see S. Res. 594), S5424 [26JY]

——— combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (see S. Res. 583), S5108 [19JY] (see H. Res. 1015), H6649 [23JY]

——— concur in judgement of assessment provided by U.S. intelligence on Russian interference in U.S. elections (see H. Res. 1016), H6649 [23JY]

——— condemn Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s attempt to undermine rule of law and attack U.S. officials, demand access to indicted Russian officials, and refuse to make U.S. officials available for questioning (see H. Res. 1023), H7155 [24JY]

——— disapprove President’s failure to support U.S. intelligence on interference in elections, oppose future secret meetings with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and submit any agreements to Congress for approval (see H. Res. 1021), H7155 [24JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE] (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

——— hold accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad (see S. Res. 564), S4735 [28JN]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of State Pompeo to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to communications with Russian President, Vladimir Putin at summit (see H. Res. 1017), H7155 [24JY]

——— strengthen U.S. response to election interference (see H.R. 5910), H4583 [22MY]

——— support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (see H. Res. 999), H6463 [17JY]

SEC: issue regulations to require public corporations to disclose political expenditures (see H.R. 5670), H3746 [1MY]

Taxation: make public names and addresses of foreign persons contributing certain amounts to certain tax-exempt organizations and require disclosure of foreign campaign contributions (see H.R. 6983), H9405 [28SE]

Territories: constitutional amendment to authorize U.S. territories to cast electoral votes in Presidential elections (see H.J. Res. 137), H7724 [26JY]

Trump, President: require transparency relative to meetings with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, by requiring the presence of another senior U.S. official and a report to Congress on such meetings (see S. Res. 588), S5267 [24JY]

U.S. Code: update statutory references to certain provisions relative to voting and elections (see H.R. 5297), H1651 [15MR] (see H.R. 6176), H5505 [21JN]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (see S. Res. 414), S1243 [27FE]

Voting: call on Congress to enact a new Voting Rights Act preclearance formula and condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions (see H. Res. 751), H1266 [26FE]

——— change the date for regularly scheduled Federal elections (see H.R. 5989), H4738 [1JN]

——— clarify that a State may not use inactivity of voters as the basis for cancelling the registration of such voters in the State on grounds that they have changed residence (see S. 3090), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6122), H5224 [15JN]

——— constitutional amendment to extend the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older (see H.J. Res. 138), H7742 [3AU]

——— designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students, and reimburse such schools for costs of conducting such drives (see H.R. 6298), H5975 [28JN]

——— develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE] (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see S. 3498), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

——— prohibit a State from registering an individual to vote in elections for Federal office unless the individual provides documentary proof that they are a U.S. citizen (see H.R. 6723), H7919 [6SE]

——— prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (see H.R. 6482), H7154 [24JY]

——— prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see S. 3279), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6607), H7723 [26JY]

——— prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H6557 [18JY]

——— promote innovation in voting, including in voting technology and voter registration technology, election security, and increased voter participation through a challenge prize competition (see H.R. 6564), H7721 [26JY]

——— recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1071), H8738 [20SE]

——— recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1071), consideration (see H. Res. 1077), H8883 [25SE]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see S. 3049), S3760 [12JN] (see H.R. 6093), H5152 [13JN]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, provide funding to States to meet such requirements, and study use of open-source electronic voting software (see H.R. 5147), H1340 [1MR]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Western Hemisphere: reaffirm importance of preserving free and fair elections and strengthening democratic institutions and reject efforts by Venezuela, Russia, and others to interfere with elections (see H. Res. 843), H3506 [24AP]

Women: mint and issue quarter dollars in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 5308), H1651 [15MR]

Essays

State of the Union: Hope Petraro, S648 [6FE]

——— Mason Castle, S606 [5FE]

Excerpts

President Trump’s and President Putin’s Press Conference Following Their Summit in Helsinki, E1030 [18JY]

Letters

Cambodia Democracy Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7670 [25JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7670 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense use of U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Force to engage Russian cyber operators and disrupt their clandestine influence operations that could interfere in U.S. elections: Senators Nelson, Blumenthal, and Shaheen, S1399 [6MR]

Dept. of Justice provision of full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in investigation of 2016 election: several Democratic Members of Congress, H5841 [28JN]

Election Assistance Commission election security grant program funding: several State attorneys general, S5246 [24JY]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Scope of Special Counsel authority and management of congressional oversight requests relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Rod J. Rosenstein, Dept. of Justice, H5843–H5845 [28JN]

Special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials: several former Senators, S7654 [17DE]

——— several Representatives, H3838 [9MY]

Lists

California 15th Congressional District election winners, E1643 [11DE]

Memorandums

Recommended Lawsuit Against North Carolina Republican Party, Helms Campaign for Senate Committee, et al.: John P. Dunne and Lee H. Rubin, Dept. of Justice (1991), S7204 [29NO]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to the Threat of Foreign Interference in the U.S. Elections: President Trump, S6139 [12SE], H8164 [12SE]

Motions

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Proposals

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) release of original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Remarks in House

African Americans: tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, H1688–H1694 [19MR], E349 [20MR], E356 [21MR]

Arizona: decision by Arizona Supreme Court to block the Invest in Ed ballot initiative, H7828 [5SE]

Bangladesh: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (H. Res. 1169), H10142 [12DE], E1664 [13DE]

Bolivia: human rights violations, H6468 [18JY]

California: tribute to 15th Congressional District election winners, E1643 [11DE]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), H7668–H7670 [25JY], E1102 [27JY]

Census: impact of counting of illegal immigrants in 2020 census on congressional redistricting, H4287 [22MY], H5016–H5018 [8JN], H5497 [21JN]

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE): anniversary, E324 [15MR]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H541 [18JA], H558 [19JA], H608 [21JA], H611 [22JA], H631, H657–H661, H673 [29JA], H735 [2FE], H740, H764, H767 [5FE], H898 [6FE]

——— release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Congress: legislative priorities, H498 [18JA]

Congressional Black Caucus: tribute, E1747 [3JA]

Constitutional amendments: anniversary of ratification of 19th Amendment providing for women’s suffrage, H93 [10JA], H398 [16JA]

——— contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (H.J. Res. 136), E938 [27JN]

——— contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (H.J. Res. 31), H3185 [12AP], H6055, H6056 [11JY]

——— permit Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (H.J. Res. 136), E938 [27JN]

——— reform the electoral college and to provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 79), H1569 [14MR]

Crime: call for investigation of Robert S. Mueller, III, Rod J. Rosenstein, and James B. Comey, Jr., for alleged crimes committed during investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3140 [11AP]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H10034 [11DE]

Dept. of Defense: report on specific efforts to deter interference by Russia and China in democracies around the world as indicated by a National Intelligence Estimate, H4566 [22MY]

Dept. of Education: require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (H.R. 5564), H3493 [24AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish program to improve election system cybersecurity by facilitating and encouraging assessments by independent technical experts to identify and report vulnerabilities, H6276 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3332–H3338 [16AP]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 907), H5845 [28JN]

——— call for investigation into Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. approval of the sale of Uranium One Inc., to Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., H1694 [19MR], H3310 [13AP], H3336 [16AP]

——— closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H5279–H5282 [19JN]

——— investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H8256–H8258 [13SE]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5827–H5846 [28JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820–H5826 [28JN]

——— request briefing on efforts to address election security, H7094 [24JY]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, H693 [30JA]

——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 5274), H7848–H7850 [5SE]

District of Columbia: permit local officials to establish the timing of special elections for local office (H.R. 6710), E1206 [5SE]

Domestic policy: effect of political party objectives, H3586 [26AP]

Duque, Ivan: tribute to election as President of Colombia, H5230 [19JN]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, H6276, H6277, H6381, H6382 [17JY], H6477, H6480–H6483, H6485 [18JY], H6569–H6571, H6572, H6573 [19JY]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H128 [10JA]

FCC: require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (H.R. 6248), E935 [27JN]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements, H6272 [17JY]

——— extend authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties (H.R. 7120), H9656 [27NO]

Foreign countries: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

——— expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7695, H7696, H7698 [26JY], H7846 [5SE]

——— U.S. interference or attempts to influence presidential elections in other countries, H6268 [17JY]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6471 [18JY]

Indian Business Association: tribute, E1019 [17JY]

Intelligence services: provide list of foreign state or nonstate actors involved in threats to election campaigns for Federal offices, H6145 [12JY]

Kennedy, Robert F.: anniversary of campaign for President, E317 [15MR]

Latin America: ensure free, fair, and transparent elections in Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia, H419 [17JA]

Lauderdale Lakes, FL: tribute to City Commission for membership comprised solely of women of color (H. Res. 942), E841 [14JN]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for resignation from special counsel position, H1346 [5MR]

——— call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 870), H7166 [25JY]

——— special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H72 [9JA], H980 [8FE], H1381 [6MR], H1655, H1694–H1696 [19MR], H1736, H1738 [21MR], H2032–H2037 [22MR], H3089–H3091 [10AP], H3099, H3102, H3139–H3141 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], H3346 [17AP], H3567–H3571 [25AP], H3739 [27AP], H3838 [9MY], H3967–H3970 [15MY], H4129–H4132 [16MY], H4281 [21MY], H4698, H4723 [24MY], H4768–H4770 [5JN], H6164, H6168–H6171 [12JY], H6244 [16JY], H6634 [23JY], H7820–H7822 [4SE], H7873 [6SE], H9513 [14NO], E919 [26JN], E1024 [17JY]

Nacogdoches, TX: anniversary of Fredonian Rebellion, E1714 [20DE]

National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election: establish (H.R. 356), H9050 [26SE]

National security: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, H655, H657, H672–H674 [29JA], H692, H696 [30JA], H1450, H1451, H1472–H1475 [7MR], H1701 [20MR], H2030 [22MR], H3584 [26AP]

——— protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (H.R. 5011), H9049 [26SE]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), H4590 [23MY], H4785 [6JN], H4852 [7JN]

——— oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), Senate amendment, H10077, H10078 [11DE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on establishment of the Foreign Malign Influence Response Center to provide comprehensive assessment of foreign efforts to influence U.S. processes and elections, H6152 [12JY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Central High School Power of Student Voices program, E365 [23MR]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (H.R. 6249), H5759 [27JN], E936 [27JN]

——— establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, H7089 [24JY]

——— impact of Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v. FEC relative to the influence of money and corporations in elections, H6055 [11JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 6239), H6060, H6061 [11JY]

——— reform campaign finance system, H9753 [30NO]

——— reform campaign finance system and ease voter restrictions, H5966 [28JN]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (H.R. 20), H4297 [22MY]

Pompeo, Sec. of State: call for testimony before House committees relative to summit meeting between President Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H7166 [25JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and candidates for the office of President (H.R. 305), H3407–H3409 [18AP]

Putin, Vladimir: reelection as Russian President, H1737 [21MR]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (H. Res. 1028), H7710, H7711 [26JY]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— develop strategy to expose and deter interference in U.S. elections and other democratic countries, H3347 [17AP]

——— historical assessment of efforts to undermine democracy, H2032–H2037 [22MR]

——— hold accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad, H6117 [12JY]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, E397 [5AP]

——— support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (H. Res. 999), H6274, H6277, H6280 [17JY], H6479 [18JY]

SEC: require disclosure of corporate political spending, H6535, H6536 [18JY]

States: encourage reform of the electoral college through formation of interstate compacts to award majority of electoral college votes to the national popular vote winner (H. Con. Res. 79), H1569 [14MR]

Strzok, Peter: testimony before House committees relative to conduct during case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H6166–H6168 [12JY], H6257 [16JY]

Supreme Court: decision in Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute relative to cancelling registration of inactive voters and who then fail to respond to mailed notices, H5186 [14JN]

Territories: constitutional amendment to authorize U.S. territories to cast electoral votes in Presidential elections (H.J. Res. 137), H7711 [26JY]

Trump, President: call for resignation, H7827 [5SE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6256–H6258 [16JY], H6267, H6271, H6272, H6273, H6276, H6277 [17JY], H6468, H6470, H6471, H6475, H6476, H6477 [18JY], H6635 [23JY]

——— condemn remarks about Representative Schiff relative to Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) memo on alleged misuse of FISA warrants in investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H765 [5FE]

——— evaluation of administration, H1135 [14FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, H897 [6FE], H6245 [16JY]

——— impeachment, H6468 [18JY], H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6256–H6258 [16JY], H6267 [17JY], H6468, H6470, H6471, H6475, H6476, H6477 [18JY], H6578 [19JY], H6635 [23JY], E1030 [18JY]

Voting: change the date for regularly scheduled Federal elections (H.R. 1094), H4722 [24MY], H7673 [25JY]

——— impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H10035 [11DE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 12), H6480 [18JY], H9048 [26SE]

——— prohibit a State from registering an individual to vote in elections for Federal office unless the individual provides documentary proof that they are a U.S. citizen (H.R. 6723), H9051 [26SE]

——— protect the right to vote, H6266 [17JY], E1082 [26JY], E1125 [7AU]

——— recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1071), H9047–H9052 [26SE]

——— recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1071), consideration (H. Res. 1077), H8897–H8904 [26SE]

——— relationship between voter turnout and opposition to bigotry and hate, H9694 [29NO]

——— require voting systems to produce a voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes and protect such systems from theft, manipulation, and malicious computer hackers, H1320 [27FE]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (H.R. 2978), H9049 [26SE], E283 [8MR], E1082 [26JY], E1126 [7AU]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (H.R. 6612), E1091 [26JY]

Remarks in Senate

Benczkowski, Brian A.: suitability to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division relative to representation of Alfa Bank JSC in defamation lawsuit concerning possible Russian interference in Presidential election, S4855, S4870 [10JY], S4886 [11JY], S4975 [17JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: call for democratic reforms, inclusion of all ethnic groups in the political process, and sanctions against corrupt officials, S6124 [12SE]

Climate: National Association of Manufacturers actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S899 [13FE]

——— U.S. Chamber of Commerce actions to oppose efforts to address climate change and support fossil fuel industry, S800 [8FE], S1234 [27FE]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): release of ‘‘Putin’s Asymmetric Assault on Democracy in Russia and Europe’’ report, S154–S156 [11JA]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S597, S598 [5FE], S619, S642, S645 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1369 [6MR]

——— release of report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1649 [13MR]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S486 [24JA]

——— release of documents on investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, S2715 [16MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (S. Res. 386), S4967 [16JY]

Dept. of Defense: use U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Force to engage Russian cyber operators and disrupt their clandestine influence operations that could interfere in U.S. elections, S1398 [6MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an election security grant program (S. 3116), S4989 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: release of documents relative to investigation into foreign interference in elections, S2362 [24AP]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA], S808 [8FE]

——— Global Engagement Center funding, S1821 [20MR]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5399 [26JY], S5469 [31JY], S5534 [1AU]

Farr, Thomas A.: suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7075 [26NO], S7108–S7111, S7118, S7122, S7124, S7126, S7145 [27NO], S7150, S7157, S7169 [28NO], S7198, S7202–S7205, S7208 [29NO]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S508 [25JA]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (S. 1989), S1755 [15MR]

——— extend authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties (H.R. 7120), S7527 [12DE]

Florida: Federal district court decision overturning law banning use of college campus locations as early voting sites, S5709 [20AU]

Foreign countries: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

——— reaffirm congressional support for U.S. intelligence agencies and diplomats and declare that an attack on election system by a foreign power is a hostile act, S5247 [24JY]

Information technology: protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats, S2856 [23MY], S3743 [12JN]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2261), S145 [11JA], S671, S672 [7FE], S1374 [6MR], S5821 [22AU]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2593), S1913 [22MR], S5057 [18JY], S5247 [24JY], S5499 [31JY]

Kennedy, Robert F.: anniversary of campaign for President, S1759 [15MR]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to target and influence Latino voters, S2374 [24AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to target and influence Latino voters, S2374 [24AP]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S144, S148–S150 [11JA], S619 [6FE], S1341 [5MR], S2024 [10AP], S2086 [12AP], S2741 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2805 [22MY], S2845, S2847–S2850 [23MY], S2890 [24MY], S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3865 [13JN], S5511 [31JY], S6944–S6947 [14NO], S6970, S7020 [15NO], S7128 [27NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7199 [29NO], S7849–S7851 [19DE]

Mulvaney, Mick: characterization of American Bankers Association address relative to lobbyists, S2404, S2444 [25AP]

National security: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S95–S100 [9JA], S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S639–S646 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1258 [28FE], S1368–S1374, S1398, S1399 [6MR], S1619 [12MR], S1743 [15MR], S2691 [16MY], S2784 [21MY]

——— deter Russian interference in U.S. and Eastern European elections, S157 [11JA]

National Voter Registration Day: designate (S. Res. 640), S6259 [18SE]

Nelson, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7477–S7480 [12DE]

News media: use of propaganda and misinformation to create polarization, S6375–S6378 [28SE]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7143 [27NO]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374–S2379 [24AP], S2424–S2428, S2443, S2444 [25AP], S2461–S2463 [26AP]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 1585), S2376 [24AP], S3748 [12JN], S4031 [19JN], S7309 [5DE], S7390 [11DE]

——— reform campaign finance system, establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, establish automatic voter registration, and reduce certain conflicts of interest (S. 1880), S2379 [24AP], S3748 [12JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and candidates for the office of President, S5466 [31JY]

Putin, Vladimir: reelection as Russian President, S1880 [21MR]

Republican Party: failure of congressional leadership to condemn President Trump relative to felony convictions of former political and legal associates, S5872 [23AU]

Russia: accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (S. Res. 582), S5083–S5085 [19JY]

——— accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (S. Res. 582), unanimous-consent request, S5084 [19JY]

——— address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, assistance to pro-democracy groups, and international law enforcement, S6762–S6766 [10OC]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), S5081, S5087, S5088 [19JY], S5259 [24JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), unanimous-consent request, S5085–S5087 [19JY], S5258, S5259 [24JY]

——— develop strategy to expose and deter interference in U.S. elections and other democratic countries, S2306–S2308 [19AP], S4977, S4978 [17JY], S5028 [18JY]

——— efforts to influence U.S. elections, S2424, S2427 [25AP], S2856 [23MY], S4706 [28JN]

——— enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4986–S4990 [17JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (S. Res. 402), S1372 [6MR]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, S2192 [17AP]

——— strengthen U.S. response to election interference, S5321 [25JY]

——— use of social media to spread divisive or false information in order to weaken the U.S. from within, S5493–S5495 [31JY]

SEC: require disclosure of corporate political spending, S5573 [1AU]

Senate: tribute to newly elected Senators, S6903, S6904 [13NO], S6938 [14NO]

Supreme Court: decision in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, S2857 [23MY], S7309 [5DE]

——— impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

——— impact of decisions on corporate interests, S6610 [5OC]

——— nominee selection process, S4483 [27JN]

Tobacco industry: past and current efforts to oppose regulation of tobacco products, S2354–S2356 [23AP]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4959–S4962, S4969, S4971 [16JY], S4974–S4977, S4985–S4995, S5006–S5010, S5020 [17JY], S5096 [19JY], S5244 [24JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to efforts to undermine integrity of the democratic process, S6969 [15NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, S4692 [28JN], S5118 [23JY], S5318 [25JY]

——— order to declassify and release documents related to the investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6201 [18SE]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4940–S4943 [12JY], S4959–S4962, S4969, S4971 [16JY], S4974–S4977, S4985–S4995, S5006–S5010 [17JY], S5028, S5039–S5043 [18JY], S5080–S5082, S5083–S5088, S5096 [19JY], S5118 [23JY], S5244 [24JY], S5318 [25JY]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (S. Res. 414), S2590 [9MY]

——— condemn recent election results, call for release of political prisoner, and express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2897 [24MY]

——— human rights violations, S6181 [17SE]

Voting: protect the right to vote, S2857 [23MY], S7308–S7310 [5DE], S7502 [12DE]

——— require States to automatically register eligible voters (S. 2106), S7118 [27NO]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (S. 360), S7118 [27NO]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (S. 3049), S5248 [24JY]

Reports

Dark Money Illuminated: Issue One (organization), S7464 [12DE]

Trump-Russia Dossier Alleging Relationship Between President Trump’s Campaign and Russian Officials (excerpt), H6169–H6171 [12JY]

Reports filed

Call for the Holding of Credible Elections and International Electoral Assistance and Deter Further Electoral Slippage and Abuse of Citizens in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 386), S2923 [24MY]

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 1071, Recognize That Allowing Illegal Immigrants the Right To Vote Devalues the Franchise and Diminishes Voting Power of U.S. Citizens: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 938) (H. Rept. 115–813), H6040 [10JY]

Request the President and Direct Sec. of State Pompeo To Transmit to the House Certain Documents Relative to Communications With Russian President Putin at Summit: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 115–978), H8883 [25SE]

Russian Active Measures for the 115th Congress: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 115–1110), H10605 [31DE]

Rulings of the Chair

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Statements

President Trump’s Remarks Relative to Investigation of Russian Interference in U.S. Elections During News Conference With Russian President, Vladimir Putin: Senator McCain, S4976 [17JY]

Subpoenas

Notice for Rod J. Rosenstein to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5832–H5838 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 970, full access to certain Dept. of Justice documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5827 [28JN]

H. Res. 971, consideration of H. Res. 970, full access to Dept. of Justice documents relative to investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5820 [28JN]

H. Res. 1071, recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens, H9047 [26SE]

H. Res. 1077, consideration of H. Res. 1071, recognize that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes voting power of U.S. citizens, H8897 [26SE]

H. Res. 1169, promote free, fair, and credible elections in Bangladesh, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma, H10142 [12DE]

H.R. 1918, Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

H.R. 5274, Global Electoral Exchange Act, H7848 [5SE]

H.R. 5754, Cambodia Democracy Act, H7668 [25JY]

H.R. 7120, FEC authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties, H9656 [27NO]

S. 582, accept U.S. intelligence on Russian interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation, S5110 [19JY]

S. 2785, Defending Elections Against Trolls From Enemy Regimes (DETER) Act, S2487 [26AP]

S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, S584 [30JA]

S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens, S4968 [16JY]

S. Res. 402, examine intelligence on Russian election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, S876–S878 [12FE]

S. Res. 414, call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials in Venezuela, S1251 [27FE]

S. Res. 450, reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and support political reform, human rights, and holding of free, fair, and credible elections in Egypt, S1955 [22MR]

S. Res. 564, hold Russia accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad, S4744 [28JN]

S. Res. 583, commend Dept. of Justice investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions, S5110 [19JY]

S. Res. 588, require transparency relative to meetings between President Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, by requiring the presence of another senior U.S. official and a report to Congress on such meetings, S5269 [24JY]

S. Res. 594, accept U.S. intelligence on Russian interference in U.S. elections, view such interference as an attack on national security, hold those responsible accountable, and protect administration of elections, S5427 [26JY]

S. Res. 616, condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy in Kenya, S5934 [23AU]

S. Res. 626, develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws on voting, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S6146 [12SE]

S. Res. 626, National Voting Rights Month, S6146 [12SE]

S. Res. 640, National Voter Registration Day, S6235 [18SE]

S. Res. 716, promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process in Nigeria, S7359 [6DE]

ELECTRIC POWER related term(s) Power Resources

Amendments

Dept. of Energy: establish a pilot program to identify security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector (S. 79), S7953 [19DE]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), S5202, S5219 [23JY]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (S. 2503), S5202, S5219 [23JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency (H.R. 3359), S6497, S6502, S6503 [3OC], H9501 [13NO]

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7278 [4DE]

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in Louisiana (S. 1142), S5864, S5868 [22AU]

——— modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals (S. 724), S4770, S4809 [28JN]

——— provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review (S. 186), S6031 [4SE]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

NRC: modernize functions by establishing new transparency and accountability measures for budget and fee programs and enabling advanced nuclear reactor licensing (S. 512), S7957, S7991 [20DE]

Taxation: modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), S6237, S6259 [18SE], H8822 [25SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6485 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

Companies Go Green on Their Own Steam, S5896 [23AU]

Bills and resolutions

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

Conservation of energy: commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs (see S. Res. 672), S6770 [10OC]

Dams: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams (see S. 2655), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify certain requirements relative to solar electric power generation projects (see S. 3133), S4410 [26JN]

——— expand substantially underserved trust area authority to all rural development programs (see S. 3104), S4343 [21JN]

——— provide that cybersecurity and electric grid security improvements are eligible for Rural Utility Service financing (see S. 2991), S2991 [5JN]

Dept. of Energy: carry out demonstration projects relative to advanced nuclear reactor technologies to support domestic energy needs (see H.R. 5260), H1542 [13MR]

——— establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to identify and promote cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk-power system (see H.R. 5239), H1507 [9MR]

——— establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S6059 [6SE]

——— establish Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership (CHP TAP) Program (see H.R. 6949), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program (see S. 3376), S5931 [23AU] (see H.R. 7313), H10210 [13DE]

——— establish Federal Smart Building Program (see S. 2447), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5069), H1217 [16FE]

——— establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage (see H.R. 5610), H3574 [25AP]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (see S. 2503), S1378 [6MR]

——— facilitate modernization of the electric grid (see S. 2445), S1164 [15FE]

——— make innovative technology loan guarantee support available for battery storage technologies (see H.R. 7312), H10210 [13DE]

——— make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]

——— provide for certain programs and developments relative to cybersecurity and vulnerabilities of, and physical threats to, the electric grid (see H.R. 5240), H1507 [9MR]

——— provide for consideration of energy storage systems by electric utilities as part of a supply side resource process (see H.R. 7311), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide for modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid and carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector (see S. 2444), S1164 [15FE]

——— provide for study and evaluation of net metering, which allows consumers and businesses who generate their own electricity to be compensated for energy they provide to the electric grid (see S. 2747), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 5615), H3574 [25AP]

——— provide physical and cyber security assistance to electric utilities in areas with fewer resources due to size or region and report on vulnerabilities in electricity distribution systems (see S. 3677), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their preparedness for power outages (see H.R. 5832), H3977 [15MY]

Dept. of the Interior: consider threat of invasive species before imposing a fishway requirement on a hydroelectric dam license (see H.R. 7170), H9667 [27NO]

Dept. of Transportation: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (see S. 3720), S7356 [6DE]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

EPA: create a national zero-emission vehicle standard (see S. 3664), S7190 [28NO]

——— ensure equal regulatory treatment of natural gas and electric vehicles (see S. 3226), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6476), H6649 [23JY]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

——— require powerplant permitting authorities to notify municipalities within a certain distance of a proposed powerplant development site (see H.R. 4992), H1074 [8FE]

Europe: prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase Europe’s energy security (see S. 3585), S6815 [11OC]

Federal agencies and departments: authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of energy (see H.R. 6538), H7687 [25JY]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]

——— call for action to ensure electricity markets fully recognize the reliability and resilience benefits of coal-fired and nuclear baseload power generation resources serving the bulk power system (see S. Res. 470), S2218 [17AP]

——— extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in California (see H.R. 5817), H3976 [15MY]

——— require certain hydroelectric power facility licensees to make annual payments to the county in which the facility is located (see H.R. 5181), H1441 [6MR]

Hurricanes: alter Federal share of certain disaster assistance for Puerto Rico in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 6859), H8738 [20SE]

——— pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 986), H6041 [10JY]

Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of alternative fuel and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (see H.R. 4834), H552 [18JA]

National Lineman Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 832), H3342 [16AP]

Power resources: improve process to authorize construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for import and export of oil and natural gas and transmission of electricity (see S. 3056), S3760 [12JN]

Public buildings: improve energy performance in Federal buildings (see S. 3295), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6584), H7722 [26JY]

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act: modernize by increasing competition in energy markets and reducing regulatory burdens in order to reduce utility bills (see S. 2776), S2485 [26AP]

Renewable energy: establish an offshore wind career training grant program (see H.R. 5291), H1608 [14MR]

Taxation: allow a credit for certain facilities that remediate and reclaim coal refuse sites by producing electricity from coal refuse (see H.R. 4977), H1074 [8FE]

——— allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see S. 2677), S2141 [16AP] (see S. 2681), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5270), H1607 [14MR]

——— establish a new phaseout of credit for electric cars (see S. 3582), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7065), H9435 [16OC]

——— extend certain tax credits relative to electric cars (see S. 3449), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6274), H5974 [28JN]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 48), S6304 [25SE]

——— modify definition of municipal solid waste (see S. 2371), S612 [5FE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3706 [26AP]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 1001), H6462 [17JY]

——— provide for an investment tax credit relative to production of electricity from nuclear energy (see H.R. 5732), H3885 [9MY]

——— provide for energy opportunity zones (see H.R. 5441), H3063 [9AP]

——— provide investment and production tax credits for emerging energy technologies (see H.R. 7196), H9743 [29NO]

——— terminate credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and provide for Federal highway user fee on alternative fuel vehicles (see S. 3559), S6701 [5OC] (see H.R. 7289), H10169 [12DE]

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]

——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]

——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]

——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]

——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]

——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: several organizations, H1485 [8MR]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Motions

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1487 [8MR]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]

Press releases

DOE 2017 Wind Market Reports Indicate Strong Wind Power Installation Trends and Falling Prices—Texas, Oklahoma, and Iowa Lead the Nation: Dept. of Energy, S6128 [12SE]

Proposals

Action Plan for Reliable and Low Cost Electricity in America and To Assist in the Survival of Our Country’s Coal Industry: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S2093 [12AP]

Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]

Remarks in House

BLM: enhance reliability of electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management (H.R. 1873), H1659 [19MR]

Carr & Duff, Inc.: anniversary, E1348 [28SE]

Dams: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, H8228 [13SE]

Dept. of Energy: electric power grid cybersecurity funding, H4965 [7JN]

——— electricity delivery program funding, H4933 [7JN]

——— establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage, H4866 [7JN]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs, H5777, H5778 [27JN]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), H8234, H8235 [13SE]

——— establish the same compliance date for amended energy conservation standards for both light bulbs and motors in ceiling fan light kits (S. 2030), H1659–H1661 [19MR]

——— integrate use of high-power, high-capacity batteries in grid restoration efforts in Puerto Rico, H4933 [7JN]

——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy linear generator technology funding, H4964 [7JN]

——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy SuperTruck II program funding, H4930 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding to sell transmission assets of Bonneville Power Administration, Southwestern Power Administration, Western Area Power Administration, and TVA, H4950 [7JN], E813 [8JN]

——— require Western Area Power Administration establishment of a pilot project to provide increased transparency for customers (H.R. 2371), H749, H750 [5FE], H967 [7FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency (H.R. 3359), Senate amendment, H9501–H9506 [13NO]

Dept. of the Interior: correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), H761, H762 [5FE], H896 [6FE]

Energy Efficiency Day: observance, E1371 [5OC]

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1480–H1489 [8MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), motion to recommit, H1487 [8MR]

——— prevent certain chemical byproducts from electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy from being released into the air and water, H1487 [8MR]

——— prohibit funding to modify rule on management and disposal of coal ash, H6515 [18JY]

——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), H10558–H10560 [21DE]

FAA: allow airports to use Federal funds to buy generators for airport passenger areas, H3651 [26AP]

——— allow regulation of transportation of lithium batteries by air, H3658 [26AP]

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam (S. 490), H6226, H6227 [16JY]

——— provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, H8227 [13SE]

Guam: anniversary of Guam Power Authority, E730 [24MY]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H1613 [15MR], H1752 [21MR], H3160 [12AP], H7798 [4SE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

——— modify definition of renewable energy to include hydropower, allow FERC extension of preliminary permits, and establish a schedule following the filing of a licensing application, H8228 [13SE]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

Infrastructure: importance of investment relative to electric grid and energy research and development, H1202 [15FE]

Jackson Electric Membership Corp.: tribute to Operation Round Up program, E1203 [5SE]

Northern California Power Agency: anniversary, H5004 [8JN], H6197 [16JY], E766 [5JN]

NRC: modernize functions by establishing new transparency and accountability measures for budget and fee programs and enabling advanced nuclear reactor licensing (S. 512), H10553–H10558 [21DE]

Power resources: economic and environmental advantages of natural gas power plants, H5355 [20JN]

Puerto Rico: provide additional support for electrical power restoration, H3990 [16MY]

Taxation: modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), E1319 [27SE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 48), H8838 [25SE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), Senate amendment, H8822 [25SE], E1433 [19OC]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), H6562–H6569 [19JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 1001), H6478–H6486 [18JY]

Tippy Dam: anniversary, E962 [3JY]

Remarks in Senate

Climate Leadership Council: release of ‘‘Exceeding Paris—How the Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan Would Significantly Exceed the U.S. Paris Commitment’’ report, S6211 [18SE]

Conservation of energy: commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs (S. Res. 672), S6773 [10OC]

Dept. of Energy: establish a pilot program to identify security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector (S. 79), S7953, S7954 [19DE]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), S5219 [23JY]

——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (S. 2503), S5219–S5225 [23JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency (H.R. 3359), S6503 [3OC]

Dept. of the Interior: correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

Dept. of Transportation: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (S. 3720), S8002 [20DE]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (S. Res. 668), S6546 [4OC], S6760 [10OC]

EPA: repeal of Clean Power Plan regulations relative to greenhouse gas emissions from powerplants, S6210 [18SE]

——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7277, S7278 [4DE]

FERC: authorize expansion of Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project in Alaska (H.R. 220), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam (S. 490), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Flannagan Dam (H.R. 447), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gathright Dam (H.R. 446), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the W. Kerr Scott Dam (H.R. 951), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in Louisiana (S. 1142), S5868 [22AU]

——— final rule on participation of electric storage resources in the capacity, energy, and ancillary service markets operated by Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs), S1833 [20MR], S6129 [12SE]

——— issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska (S. 215), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals (S. 724), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, S6749 [10OC]

——— reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam (H.R. 2122), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S685–S688 [7FE]

——— pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (S. Res. 445), S1978 [22MR]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (S. Res. 651), S6311 [25SE]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, S1272, S1273 [28FE], S1695 [14MR]

Native Americans: settle claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (S. 995), S6546–S6549 [4OC]

NRC: modernize functions by establishing new transparency and accountability measures for budget and fee programs and enabling advanced nuclear reactor licensing (S. 512), S7957–S7962 [20DE]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S2377 [24AP], S6128–S6130 [12SE], S6758–S6761 [10OC]

——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (S. 987), S1683 [13MR]

Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

Taxation: modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), S615 [5FE], S618 [6FE], S6259–S6261 [18SE], S6292–S6296 [25SE], S6334 [26SE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 48), S6311 [25SE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), unanimous-consent request, S1365, S1366 [6MR], S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604, S2605 [10MY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (H. Con. Res. 119), S5482 [31JY]

Reports filed

Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1457) (S. Rept. 115–251), S2793 [21MY]

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]

Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 669) (H. Rept. 115–1059), H9762 [3DE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, Oppose Federal Efforts To Establish a Carbon Tax on Fuels for Electricity and Transportation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1001) (H. Rept. 115–834), H6462 [17JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Cyber Sense Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5239) (H. Rept. 115–794), H5973 [28JN]

Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 589) (S. Rept. 115–242), S2594 [9MY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2503) (S. Rept. 115–241), S2594 [9MY]

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 723) (H. Rept. 115–575), H1226 [23FE]

Enhancing Grid Security Through Public-Private Partnerships Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5240) (H. Rept. 115–795), H5973 [28JN]

Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5556) (H. Rept. 115–954), H8737 [20SE]

Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards (Fair RATES) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 186) (S. Rept. 115–278), S3982 [18JN]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

FERC Criteria and Process To Qualify as a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2786) (S. Rept. 115–297), S4916 [11JY]

FERC Report to Congress on Certain Hydroelectric Power Projects: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1030), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1030) (S. Rept. 115–310), S5516 [31JY]

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 115–311), S5516 [31JY]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 115–514), H172 [12JA]

Securing Energy Infrastructure Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 79) (S. Rept. 115–246), S2622 [10MY]

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 995) (S. Rept. 115–240), S2517 [7MY]

Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 115–532), H676 [29JA]

Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 930), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 930) (S. Rept. 115–309), S5516 [31JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]

——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

Statements

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6563 [19JY]

H. Res. 762, consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1451 [7MR]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 1001, consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, H6478 [18JY]

H.R. 219, Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act, H761 [5FE]

H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, H1481 [8MR]

H.R. 2371, Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act, H749 [5FE]

H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]

H.R. 3359, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act, H9501–H9506 [13NO]

S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, S7953 [19DE]

S. 186, Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards (Fair RATES) Act, S6031 [4SE]

S. 215, FERC issuance of order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska, S4809 [28JN]

S. 490, FERC deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam extension, S4809 [28JN], H6226 [16JY]

S. 512, Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, H10553–H10557 [21DE]

S. 724, FERC authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals modernization, S4809 [28JN]

S. 995, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act, S6546–S6548 [4OC]

S. 1142, J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act, S5869 [22AU]

S. 1934, Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, S7278 [4DE], H10558 [21DE]

S. 2030, Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act, H1659 [19MR]

S. 2503, Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act, S5219–S5225 [23JY]

S. Con. Res. 48, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 1551, Music Modernization Act, S6310 [25SE], H8838 [25SE]

S. Res. 445, pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S1953 [22MR]

S. Res. 470, call for FERC action to ensure electricity markets fully recognize the reliability and resilience benefits of coal-fired and nuclear baseload power generation resources serving the bulk power system, S2222 [17AP]

S. Res. 641, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S6236 [18SE]

S. Res. 651, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S6309 [25SE]

S. Res. 668, Energy Efficiency Day, S6544 [4OC]

S. Res. 672, commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs, S6772 [10OC]

ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1873), H1659 [19MR]

ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE PRESERVATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1376), H6199, H6200 [16JY], E1042 [23JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1376) (H. Rept. 115–824), H6262 [16JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1376, provisions, H6199 [16JY]

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN GLOBAL AND NATIONAL COMMERCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Information technology: clarify regulation of electronic records, signatures, and contracts created, stored, or secured on or through a blockchain and provide standards on legality and enforceability of such documents (see H.R. 7002), H9406 [28SE]

ELECTRONICS

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Homeland Security: place restrictions on searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (see S. 2462), S1243 [27FE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit requirement that private entities design or alter their commercial information technology products to facilitate Government surveillance (see H.R. 5823), H3977 [15MY]

Information technology: preempt State and local encryption laws to ensure a uniform, national policy for the interstate issue of encryption technology (see H.R. 6044), H4980 [7JN]

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: investigation of information technology support staff for alleged procurement scam, H4768 [5JN]

House Rules: prohibition against Members using electronic devices to produce sound on the House floor, H5578 [22JN]

National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election: establish (H.R. 356), H9050 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Homeland Security: place restrictions on searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (S. 2462), S1249 [27FE]

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see S. 2517), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

——— allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 5332), H1698 [19MR]

——— allow States to submit a State management decision and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 6259), H5973 [28JN]

——— allow use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program grants to reinforce school safety infrastructure, technology, and personnel (see S. 3506), S6341 [26SE]

——— amend American History and Civics Education program to require inclusion of programs that educate students about history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights (see S. 3446), S6189 [17SE]

——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see S. 3413), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6722), H7919 [6SE]

——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for the disadvantaged (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]

——— establish career counseling program (see S. 2443), S1164 [15FE]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see S. 3391), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— modernize, renovate, or repair career and technical education facilities, enable rural or Native American schools to remodel or build high-tech facilities, and support high-speed Internet (see S. 3589), S6815 [11OC]

——— prevent Federal funds from being used to establish discipline policies that intentionally discourage reporting of certain dangerous student behavior or interfere with law enforcement agencies (see S. 2618), S1947 [22MR]

——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see S. 3686), S7241 [29NO]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]

——— provide grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support dual or concurrent enrollment programs offering career and technical education (see H.R. 6685), H7776 [28AU]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 5136), H1340 [1MR]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying (see H.R. 6196), H5580 [22JN]

——— require reporting of bullying to appropriate authorities and assist with equal protection claims against entities who fail to respond appropriately to bullying (see H.R. 6148), H5284 [19JN]

——— support preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children in under-resourced and under-served communities (see S. 3185), S4843 [9JY] (see H.R. 7023), H9414 [2OC]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 6279), H5974 [28JN]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

Tobacco products: include e-cigarettes in smoking bans in schools, clarify that educational assistance can be used for e-cigarette prevention by schools, and authorize studies in e-cigarette use prevention (see S. 3701), S7275 [4DE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (S. 2572), S6793 [11OC]

——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (S. 3686), S7243 [29NO]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

Texts of

S. 3686, Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act, S7244 [29NO]

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3427), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 6775), H8169 [12SE]

ELG, JO

Letters

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3551 [25AP]

ELGIN, IL

Remarks in House

Greater Elgin Family Care Center: opening, E1007 [12JY]

Washington Elementary School: anniversary, E352 [21MR]

ELGIN, SC

Bills and resolutions

Kershaw County, SC: National Civic League All-American City designee (see H. Res. 1002), H6463 [17JY]

ELI LILLY AND CO.

Remarks in Senate

Azar, Alex M., II: suitability to be Sec. of HHS relative to history of raising prescription drug prices while serving as drug company executive, S458, S461 [23JA], S483–S485, S492 [24JA]

ELIASER, ANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1511 [13NO]

ELIE WIESEL GENOCIDE AND ATROCITIES PREVENTION ACT see Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act

ELIMINATE, NEUTRALIZE, AND DISRUPT WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]

ELIMINATE FROM REGULATORS OPPORTUNITIES TO NATIONALIZE THE INTERNET IN EVERY RESPECT (E-FRONTIER) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3255), S5130 [23JY]

ELIMINATING GOVERNMENT-FUNDED OIL-PAINTING (EGO) ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1418 [6MR]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H1419 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 188), H1418, H1419 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 188), S1738 [14MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1701) (H. Rept. 115–511), H168 [11JA]

Texts of

S. 188, provisions, H1418 [6MR]

ELIMINATING OPIOID RELATED INFECTIOUS DISEASES ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5353), H5059, H5060 [12JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5353, provisions, H5059 [12JN]

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY

Remarks in Senate

Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S3868 [13JN]

ELIZABETHTOWN (KY) NEWS-ENTERPRISE

Articles and editorials

Barbara Proffitt—One of Hardin County’s True Gems, S4838 [9JY]

ELIZABETHVILLE, PA

Remarks in House

Upper Dauphin Area High School: tribute to girls’ softball team, E1082 [26JY]

ELK RIDGE CITY, UT

Bills and resolutions

Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (see H.R. 7090), H9448 [26OC]

Remarks in House

Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (H.R. 7090), H9580 [27NO]

ELKHART COUNTY, IN

Remarks in House

Middlebury, IN: anniversary of Varns and Hoover Hardware (business), H1617 [15MR], E326 [15MR]

ELKHORN, NE

Essays

Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution: Patrick Collins, S7856 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Collins, Patrick: Nebraska 2d Congressional District Constitution Day Essay Contest winner, S7855 [19DE]

ELKHORN RANCH AND WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST CONVEYANCE ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 698), S6259 [18SE]

ELKINS, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E409 [10AP]

ELL, GEORGE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5264 [24JY]

ELLEN, NORA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H492 [18JA]

ELLENVILLE, NY

Remarks in House

Ellenville Regional Hospital: tribute for initiative to combat opioid abuse, E1437 [23OC]

ELLERTON, JOHN

Hymns

‘‘Now the Laborer’s Task Is O’er’’ (excerpt), S2721 [16MY]

ELLIJAY, GA

Remarks in House

River Street Tavern: tribute, E505 [18AP]

ELLIOT, CHASE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1210 [5SE]

ELLIOTT, CARL (a former Representative from Alabama)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E507 [19AP]

ELLIOTT, JOHN

Prayers

House of Representatives, H9461 [2NO]

ELLIOTT, LUELLA WILLIAMS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E741 [25MY]

ELLIOTT, PAT AND HOWARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E394 [5AP]

ELLIS, DAVID A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1070 [25JY]

ELLIS, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3103 [11AP]

ELLIS, KATIE GROKE

Remarks in House

Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce: Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E494 [18AP]

ELLIS, MADISON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E104 [29JA]

ELLIS, RODNEY

Remarks in House

Texas Southern University: Alumni Award recipient, E426 [10AP]

ELLIS, RONNIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7652 [17DE]

ELLIS, T.S.

Remarks in House

Manafort, Paul J., Jr.: guilty verdict in tax and bank fraud trial, H7820 [4SE]

ELLIS, TED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1143 [10AU]

ELLIS, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9749 [30NO]

ELLISON, KEITH (a Representative from Minnesota)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4575 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see H.R. 6800), H8724 [13SE]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H3743 [27AP]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H1227 [23FE]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9432 [12OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8733 [17SE]

ATF: require State and local law enforcement agencies to promptly report loss or theft of any firearm to the National Tracing Center (see H.R. 4786), H172 [12JA]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3064 [9AP]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H4139 [16MY]

Business and industry: clarify that acquisitions that tend to create a monopsony violate certain antitrust laws (see H.R. 5630), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit consideration of spurious economic efficiencies to justify anticompetitive mergers (see H.R. 5642), H3706 [26AP]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H7921 [6SE]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Civil liberties: ensure due process protections of individuals against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic (see H.R. 4680), H1127 [13FE]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H783 [5FE]

Colleges and universities: establish commisson to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H903 [6FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H976 [7FE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H7748 [7AU]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2567), H1477 [7MR]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 356), H3317 [13AP]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8733 [17SE]

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H5363 [20JN]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see H.R. 5627), H3887 [9MY]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1342 [1MR]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: phaseout use of private military contractors (see H.R. 6534), H7772 [24AU]

——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see H.R. 4980), H1179 [14FE]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5750 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8739 [20SE]

——— establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 2234), H4243 [18MY]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H10104 [11DE]

——— report annually the Federal civil rights violations of educational institutions (see H.R. 6537), H7687 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H733 [30JA]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9432 [12OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for certain immigrants allowed into the U.S. for humanitarian reasons (see H.R. 4384), H785 [5FE]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see H.R. 5908), H5581 [22JN]

——— provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H7735 [31JY]

——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 5682), H3979 [15MY]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H4739 [1JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8739 [20SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5649 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9420 [5OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish USAccounts family savings program (see H.R. 5118), H1333 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: provide grants to retrain transportation workers (see H.R. 6200), H5580 [22JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1221 [20FE]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H1178 [14FE]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see H.R. 6244), H5815 [27JN]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5225 [15JN]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

EEOC: require employers to report number of settlements for employees with claims of discrimination on the basis of sex, including verbal and physical sexual harassment (see H.R. 4729), H678 [29JA]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H5286 [19JN]

Employment: prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of illegality of such covenants (see H.R. 5631), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— promote competition to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see H.R. 4814), H477 [17JA]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H3316 [13AP]

Firearms: prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H9463 [2NO]

FRS: modify goals of Board of Governors, promote diversity on board of directors of each Federal reserve bank, and establish certain reporting requirements for Board of Governors (see H.R. 7095), H9448 [26OC]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H4243 [18MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H9153 [27SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9758 [30NO]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7921 [6SE]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3936 [11MY]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5286 [19JN]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5649 [25JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H6042 [10JY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H9432 [12OC]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see H.R. 6143), H6589 [19JY]

——— require coverage of treatment of infertility (see H.R. 5965), H9449 [26OC]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H1654 [15MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H6042 [10JY]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H3936 [11MY]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 6144), H6589 [19JY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5286 [19JN]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H7920 [6SE]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 723), H783 [5FE]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H1334 [27FE]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H3884 [9MY]

——— repeal authority for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment (see H.R. 3827), H6558 [18JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (see H.R. 3273), H1267 [26FE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H9092 [26SE]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H1266 [26FE]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H5201 [14JN]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 889), H3929 [10MY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H3835 [8MY]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Social Security: strengthen by reforming benefit formula and calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving long-term condition of the trust fund (see H.R. 6929), H9149 [27SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H902 [6FE]

——— eliminate tax preferences for foreign profits by repealing reduced rate of tax on foreign-derived intangible income and global intangible low-taxed income (see H.R. 5145), H6042 [10JY]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 3349), H4739 [1JN]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see H.R. 4271), H584 [19JA]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H8887 [25SE]

Voting: secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 6612), H7723 [26JY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 33), H5817 [27JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Employment: prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (see H.R. 5632), H3705 [26AP]

Immigration: strengthen refugee resettlement support programs (see H.R. 7401), H10609 [2JA]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 5072), H1220 [20FE]

SEC: repeal rule making open market stock repurchases by public companies easier and require percentage of company boards to be picked by employees (see H.R. 6096), H5152 [13JN]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Employment: prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (H.R. 5632), H3706 [26AP]

Immigration: strengthen refugee resettlement support programs (H.R. 7401), H10609 [2JA]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (H.R. 5072), H1221 [20FE]

SEC: repeal rule making open market stock repurchases by public companies easier and require percentage of company boards to be picked by employees (H.R. 6096), H5153 [13JN]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (H.R. 5609), H3575 [25AP]

Motions

Financial institutions: specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), H520 [18JA]

Remarks

African Americans: societal impact of poverty and discrimination, H1367, H1369 [5MR]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3817 [8MY]

Credit: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies, H1307 [27FE]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (H.R. 435), H5587 [25JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3870 [9MY], H4147 [17MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3870 [9MY], H4147 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4311 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6477 [18JY]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), E950• [28JN]

Economy: impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3131, H3134 [11AP], H4685 [23MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H4345 [22MY]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, H6477 [18JY]

Employment: prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (H.R. 5632), H3870 [9MY]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3073 [10AP]

Federal employees: provide a criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of certain individually identifiable information by employees or officers of a Federal department or agency (H.R. 4294), H5588 [25JN]

Financial institutions: ensure that banks are compliant with non-discrimination regulations for borrowers, H521 [18JA]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (H.R. 5783), H5586 [25JN]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), H517, H518 [18JA]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), motion to recommit, H521 [18JA]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6477 [18JY]

Firearms: gun control, H1531 [13MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 676), H1450 [7MR], H3692, H3693 [26AP]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5426 [21JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination, H3134 [11AP]

Labor unions: importance, H664 [29JA], H4685 [23MY]

Metropolitan Economic Development Association: Dept. of Commerce Top Minority Business Developer award recipient, E179• [13FE]

National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders: anniversary of report identifying racism and segregation as the root cause of civil unrest, H1367, H1369 [5MR]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 5078), H1307 [27FE]

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H664 [29JA], H1272 [27FE], H4685 [23MY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1272 [27FE]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6477 [18JY]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6477 [18JY]

Tributes

Booth, Paul, H657 [29JA]

Braun, Thomas C., E1743• [2JA]

Glidden, Elizabeth, E1300• [25SE]

Hodges, Betsy, E1294• [25SE]

Johnson, Barbara, E1297• [25SE]

ELLISON, PAULINE A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E936 [27JN]

ELLISON, SHANNON

Remarks in Senate

Dixie County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

ELLISON, TONI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E973 [6JY]

ELLISOR, DARREN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E560 [27AP]

ELLSBERRY, DUSTIN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S2128 [12AP]

ELSE, IOLA (OLIE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E623 [10MY]

ELSNER, MARTIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E183 [14FE]

ELSTER, AARON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E677 [17MY]

ELY, MN

Essays

Ely Outfitting Co. & Boundary Waters Guide Service Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Julia Ruelle, H6099 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Ruelle, Julia: Ely Outfitting Co. & Boundary Waters Guide Service Boundary Waters Teen Essay Contest winner, H6099 [11JY]

ELY OUTFITTING CO. & BOUNDARY WATERS GUIDE SERVICE

Essays

Ely Outfitting Co. & Boundary Waters Guide Service Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Julia Ruelle, H6099 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Ruelle, Julia: Ely Outfitting Co. & Boundary Waters Guide Service Boundary Waters Teen Essay Contest winner, H6099 [11JY]

ELZINGA, SAMUEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1189 [4SE]

EMADI, ABDE-ALI

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1555 [27NO]

EMANCIPATION NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4745), H9701 [29NO]

EMANUEL, WILLIAM J.

Remarks in Senate

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to workers’ rights, S2027 [10AP]

EMBASSIES

Amendments

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8032, S8039 [22DE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Articles and editorials

Grotesque Spectacle in Jerusalem, E666 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (see H.R. 4989), H1074 [8FE]

——— improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (see H.R. 4969), H974 [7FE]

——— prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

——— protect and enhance core diplomatic capabilities (see S. 3276), S5361 [25JY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6385), H6262 [16JY]

Foreign Service: require a report on efforts and options to mitigate acoustic attacks on officers and their families and physical protection capabilities for U.S. embassies, consulates, and residences (see H.R. 6262), H5973 [28JN]

Immigration: require asylum seekers to be screened at U.S. embassies or consulates outside the U.S., create bench warrants for immigrants failing to appear for immigration court, and provide alternatives to detention (see S. 3372), S5931 [23AU]

Israel: commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

——— recognize anniversary of founding, relations with the U.S., and relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and encourage other countries with relations with Israel to move their embassies to Jerusalem (see H. Res. 815), H3147 [11AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. 3658), S7132 [27NO]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9442 [23OC]

——— prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see S. 3590), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7070), H9435 [16OC]

U.N.: object to resolution criticizing U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel (see H. Res. 684), H169 [11JA]

Remarks in House

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, E1098 [26JY]

Dept. of State: establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (H.R. 4989), H6319, H6320 [17JY]

——— improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), H7840–H7843 [5SE]

——— tribute to foreign national employees working at U.S. embassies, H3840 [9MY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Israel: recognize anniversary of founding, relations with the U.S., and relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and encourage other countries with relations with Israel to move their embassies to Jerusalem (H. Res. 815), H3319 [16AP]

——— recognize relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, H3939, H3958 [15MY], H4149 [17MY], E666 [16MY]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance, H9519 [14NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

U.N.: urge recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, H9100 [27SE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8039 [22DE]

Israel: media response to protests at Gaza border during U.S. embassy relocation ceremony, S2750–S2752 [17MY]

——— recognize relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, S2639 [14MY], S2750–S2752 [17MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (S. 3658), S7134 [27NO]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance, S7119 [27NO], S7501 [12DE]

Reports filed

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6385) (H. Rept. 115–829), H6262 [16JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Protecting Diplomats From Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4989), S7241 [29NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2315, award Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, H10155 [12DE]

H.R. 4969, Improving Embassy Design and Security Act, S8039–S8041 [22DE], H7840 [5SE]

H.R. 4989, Protecting Diplomats From Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act, H6319 [17JY]

EMBASSY THEATER FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of Embassy Theater, E623 [10MY]

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

Articles and editorials

Meaningful Work, Mentors Give Vets a Future, E603 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: convey Federal reversionary interests to land owned by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ (see H.R. 6739), H7941 [7SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E603 [8MY]

EMBRY-RIDDLE TRI-CITY LAND EXCHANGE COMPLETION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6739), H7941 [7SE]

EMERALD COAST WILDLIFE REFUGE, INC.

Remarks in House

Volunteers and staff: tribute, H5348 [20JN]

EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL see Health Care Professionals

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS, INC.

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8787 [25SE]

EMERSON, BILL

Remarks in House

WJOB–Radio (Hammond, IN): anniversary of ‘‘Veterans Views’’ radio show, E74 [19JA]

EMERSON, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E660 [16MY]

EMERY COUNTY, UT

Bills and resolutions

San Rafael Swell Western Heritage and Historic Mining National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 2809), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5727), H3884 [9MY]

Reports filed

Emery County Public Land Management Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2809), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2809) (S. Rept. 115–440), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5727) (H. Rept. 115–1071), H9819 [10DE]

EMERY COUNTY PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2809), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2809) (S. Rept. 115–440), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5727) (H. Rept. 115–1071), H9819 [10DE]

EMINENCE, MO

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1724 [21DE]

EMMER, TOM (a Representative from Minnesota)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6513 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 1192), H5749 [26JN]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 681), H1178 [14FE]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CFTC: study and report on state of global virtual currency markets and ways to promote U.S. competitiveness (see H.R. 7225), H10512 [20DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H8886 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H3507 [24AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: reform Federal Insurance Office (see H.R. 3861), H3210 [12AP]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6850), H9768 [6DE]

Dept. of Transportation: create National Hiring Standard for Motor Carriers to enhance interstate commerce (see H.R. 1568), H1127 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H7921 [6SE]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

FCC: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (see H.R. 2345), H6464 [17JY]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees and criminalize theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club (see H.R. 3790), H6558 [18JY]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H9463 [2NO]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3343 [16AP]

Government regulations: require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to recognize the exposure-reducing nature of client margin for cleared derivatives (see H.R. 4659), H1214 [15FE]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9691 [28NO]

Information technology: support research and development of blockchain technology and provide for a thoughtful and innovation-friendly regulatory approach (see H. Res. 1108), H9406 [28SE]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3835 [8MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see H.R. 4943), H2043 [22MR]

Law enforcement officers: permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities (see H.R. 2561), H3887 [9MY]

Medicare: ensure providers of services receive adequate payments for acquisition of hematopoietic stem cells (see H.R. 4215), H1699 [19MR]

——— promote cost savings and quality care through use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services (see H.R. 2556), H3835 [8MY]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H5817 [27JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3148 [11AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 880), H3834 [8MY]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see H.R. 5517), H3707 [26AP]

North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to extend trail into Vermont to connect with Appalachian National Scenic Trail (see H.R. 1026), H3049 [26MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H5977 [28JN]

——— extend moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 4831), H1127 [13FE]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 3956), H3316 [13AP]

Roads and highways: require a life-cycle cost analysis for certain projects (see H.R. 5578), H3448 [19AP]

SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see H.R. 4267), H1374 [5MR]

Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 789), H3708 [26AP]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H6112 [11JY]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

Taxation: exclude from gross income de minimus gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency (see H.R. 3708), H3210 [12AP]

——— impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 4131), H1127 [13FE]

——— improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts (see H.R. 5138), H8728 [13SE]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 2310), H1267 [26FE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H6264 [16JY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H1729 [20MR]

Transportation: improve metropolitan planning (see H.R. 5198), H3397 [17AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H1335 [27FE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9463 [2NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (see H.R. 5259), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of Justice: assess usefulness of Bank Secrecy Act reporting (see H.R. 6851), H8738 [20SE]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see H.R. 6244), H5815 [27JN]

Government regulations: provide a safe harbor from licensing and registration for certain non-controlling blockchain developers and providers of blockchain services (see H.R. 6974), H9405 [28SE]

Information technology: prioritize development of and support for blockchain technology and digital currencies and prevent and condemn illicit use of such technology (see H. Res. 1102), H9406 [28SE]

National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 1133), H9448 [26OC]

SEC: allow for registration of venture exchanges (see H.R. 5877), H4242 [18MY]

——— provide complaint and burden of proof requirements for certain actions for breach of fiduciary duty (see H.R. 4738), H18 [8JA]

Taxation: provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance (see H.R. 6973), H9405 [28SE]

——— provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers (see H.R. 6969), H9404 [28SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (H.R. 5259), H1543 [13MR]

Dept. of Justice: assess usefulness of Bank Secrecy Act reporting (H.R. 6851), H8738 [20SE]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (H.R. 6244), H5816 [27JN]

Government regulations: provide a safe harbor from licensing and registration for certain non-controlling blockchain developers and providers of blockchain services (H.R. 6974), H9407 [28SE]

SEC: allow for registration of venture exchanges (H.R. 5877), H4242 [18MY]

——— provide complaint and burden of proof requirements for certain actions for breach of fiduciary duty (H.R. 4738), H18 [8JA]

Taxation: provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance (H.R. 6973), H9407 [28SE]

——— provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers (H.R. 6969), H9406 [28SE]

Remarks

Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association: tribute, H3841 [9MY]

Barta, Brett: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association Assistant Head Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]

Capital One Financial Corp.: tribute to grant to fund Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Project Learn, H3841 [9MY]

Carver County, MN: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation healthiest county in Minnesota designee, H4781 [6JN]

Conservation Beyond Borders (organization): tribute, E334• [19MR]

Credit: provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio (H.R. 2226), H1392 [6MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator in each State, H4220 [18MY]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, H4051 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4051 [16MY], H4220 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorize award of an Atomic Veterans Service Medal, H5741 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5741 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), E876• [20JN]

Dept. of HUD: set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5177 [14JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6513, H6514 [18JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: waive copayment requirement for medical and hospital services in the case of certain billing errors and inform veterans of payment plan and waiver rights relative to untimely billing (H.R. 1972), H4248 [21MY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H4347 [22MY]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1386 [6MR]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), H1152 [14FE]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), H1581 [14MR]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), H515 [18JA]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), consideration (H. Res. 693), H425 [17JA]

FRS: provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), H3221 [13AP]

Henriksen, Jake: U.S. Army Europe Soldier of the Year Award recipient, H25 [9JA]

Johnson, Jeremiah: Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association AA John Mariucci Coach of the Year award recipient, H3157 [12AP]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), E876• [20JN]

Merfeld, Andy: Central Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, H3840 [9MY]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of Torah Academy, H1132 [14FE]

Minnesota: anniversary of 21st Century Bank, H4781 [6JN]

——— tribute to FBI Director’s Award for Excellence recipients, H8180 [13SE]

——— tribute to National Merit Scholarship recipients from 6th Congressional District, H25 [9JA]

Minnesota Lynx (basketball team): tribute, H4781 [6JN]

Monticello, MN: tribute to Monticello High School teachers and first responders for saving student’s life with automated external defibrillator, H3841 [9MY]

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: observance, H25 [9JA]

National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day: designate (H. Res. 1133), E1532• [16NO]

SEC: allow for registration of venture exchanges (H.R. 5877), H6004 [10JY]

——— increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H6311 [17JY]

St. Cloud State University: tribute to wrestling team, H3841 [9MY]

St. Michael, MN: tribute to St. Michael-Albertville High School wrestling team, H3157 [12AP]

Superior National Forest: prohibit funding to withdraw certain lands from mineral and geothermal leasing, H6513, H6514 [18JY]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1348• [28SE]

Taxation: exempt certain tax-exempt organizations from requirement to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns, H6273 [17JY]

Votes: position on missed, H9747• [30NO], E660• [16MY], E876• [20JN]

Tributes

Ames, Butch, H1132 [14FE]

Borgert, David, H10191 [13DE]

Hagerty, Joe, H1132 [14FE]

Janecek, Sarah, H1132 [14FE]

Lucia, Don, H1758 [22MR]

Olson, Jim, H1132 [14FE]

Oveson, Tammy, H3157 [12AP]

Price, Bruce, H4781 [6JN]

Sandberg, Steven, H25 [9JA]

Thorsness, Leo K., H3157 [12AP]

Vollmer, Jeffrey, H25 [9JA]

Waldner, Vern, H3157 [12AP]

EMMET, ROBERT

Reports filed

Robert Emmet Park Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1404) (S. Rept. 115–223), S2040 [10AP]

EMOND, ERIC

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7347 [6DE]

EMOND, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E766 [5JN]

EMPLOY YOUNG AMERICANS NOW ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3336), H3194 [12AP]

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT (ERISA)

Bills and resolutions

Amend (see H.R. 7278), H10169 [12DE]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2518), S1452 [7MR]

Insurance: require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see S. 3369), S5931 [23AU] (see H.R. 6689), H7776 [28AU]

Investments: establish American Savings Accounts to facilitate retirement savings for all employees (see S. 3242), S5107 [19JY]

Pensions: authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design (see H.R. 4997), H1125 [13FE]

——— modify certain laws relative to multiemployer pensions (see S. 3219), S5003 [17JY]

——— provide alternative minimum funding rules for certain single-employer benefit plans maintained by community newspapers (see H.R. 6377), H6262 [16JY]

——— provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see S. 3795), S7926 [19DE]

——— provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see S. 3436), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 7026), H9414 [2OC]

Remarks in House

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (H.R. 138), H1645 [15MR]

Medicare: establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]

Pensions: adjust single-employer benefit plan premiums, H10472 [20DE]

——— modify certain laws relative to multiemployer pensions (H.R. 2412), H80 [9JA], E1192 [4SE]

——— protect multiemployer pension plan benefits, H3890 [10MY], H6273 [17JY]

——— secure multiemployer pension benefits, H78 [9JA], H1616 [15MR], H8891 [26SE]

Small business: improve access to and choice of medical care for employees (H.R. 1101), H5289 [20JN], H9577 [27NO]

Remarks in Senate

Pensions: provide for salary reductions for certain employees of pension plans in critical or declining status that reduces participant benefits, S182 [16JA]

Reports filed

Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3857) (H. Rept. 115–894), H7750 [10AU]

Save Community Newspaper Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6377) (H. Rept. 115–1011), H9467 [6NO]

Texts of

S. 2518, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S1456–S1460 [7MR]

EMPLOYER RELIEF ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4616) (H. Rept. 115–906), H7775 [28AU]

EMPLOYERS’ MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S2921 [24MY]

EMPLOYMENT related term(s) Sexual Harassment; Unemployment

Addresses

Election Night Speech: Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont, S7907 [19DE]

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Trump Administration Goals and Accomplishments: Senator Alexander, S2614 [10MY]

Amendments

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5203 [23JY], H7175 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (H.R. 2772), S2730, S2732 [16MY], H4871 [7JN]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6076, H6082, H6086, H6087, H6088, H6089, H6090, H6092, H6093, H6094, H6095 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6062 [11JY]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

International Women’s Day: support goals (S. Res. 426), S2280 [18AP]

Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (S. 2325), S2349, S2351 [23AP]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), S7944, S7947 [19DE], H10417 [20DE]

Taxation: encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), S6364 [27SE]

Analyses

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act (H.R. 4924), H811 [6FE]

Articles and editorials

Congress, Pass the PROSPER Act for Federal Student Aid Reform, H4772 [5JN]

Don’t Hurt Fisheries With Dangerous Legislation, H6086 [11JY]

Food-Stamp Work Requirements Will Lift Americans Out of Poverty, H3202 [12AP]

SNAP Must Include Work, Healthy Food Mandates, H3200 [12AP]

Trump to Poor Americans—Get to Work or Lose Your Benefits, H4155–H4157 [17MY]

What Betsy DeVos Should Have Said About the PROSPER Act, H4742 [5JN]

When the Welders Came to Capitol Hill, E717 [23MY]

Workers Hardest Hit by Recession Are Joining in Recovery, H9104 [27SE]

Working on Food Stamps—A House GOP Reform Would Help the Able-Bodied Get Off the Dole, H3202 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H1651 [15MR]

Armed Forces: codify and make permanent the Career Intermission Program to enhance retention of members (see H.R. 5348), H1727 [20MR]

——— ensure each member who is discharged or separated from service receives documentation relative to the training and experience of the member (see H.R. 5049), H1212 [15FE]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (see S. 2457), S1243 [27FE]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (see S. 2379), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 5125), H1333 [27FE]

——— improve oversight of Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2799), S2552 [8MY]

——— prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service (see H.R. 7238), H9819 [10DE]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2748), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 4954), H902 [6FE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (see S. 3299), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5553), H3440 [18AP] (see H.R. 7025), H9414 [2OC]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]

Aviation: prioritize and support Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) program for flight crewmembers and Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) for flight attendants (see S. 2935), S2877 [23MY]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2518), S1452 [7MR]

——— modify venue requirements relative to bankruptcy proceedings (see S. 2282), S67 [8JA]

Business and industry: ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees (see H.R. 6189), H5506 [21JN]

——— establish certain procurement procedures relative to businesses wholly owned through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) (see H.R. 7206), H9757 [30NO]

——— prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (see S. 2480), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 5632), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit consideration of spurious economic efficiencies to justify anticompetitive mergers (see H.R. 5642), H3706 [26AP]

——— prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of illegality of such covenants (see H.R. 5631), H3705 [26AP]

——— provide for a program that employs pay-for-performance financing for workforce development projects (see S. 3601), S6816 [11OC]

——— require certain companies to disclose measures taken to identify and address conditions of forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor within the company’s supply chains (see H.R. 7089), H9443 [23OC]

Capitol Police: treat transfer to a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center administrative or supervisory position as law enforcement officer service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 6490), H7154 [24JY]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE] (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

Children and youth: report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H5974 [28JN]

Civil liberties: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

Civil rights: require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H974 [7FE]

Coal: establish a worker adjustment assistance program to provide assistance and job retraining for workers who have lost their jobs due to unplanned closures of coal and coal-dependent industries (see H.R. 6819), H8725 [13SE]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]

——— support community college and industry partnerships (see S. 2390), S703 [7FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2401), S704 [7FE] (see S. 2872), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY] (see S. 3749), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 4822), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4924), H783 [5FE]

——— require public disclosure and reimbursement of payments for awards and settlements due to improper conduct (see S. 3453), S6189 [17SE]

Contracts: provide for certain contracting requirements to promote fair and safe workplaces (see S. 3077), S3951 [14JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7286), H10169 [12DE]

Corporations: prohibit large employers from buying back stock unless employees are paid above a certain amount and allowed to earn paid sick leave, and no executive earns more than 150 times median employee pay (see S. 3640), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7145), H9567 [16NO]

——— require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (see S. 3348), S5618 [15AU] (see H.R. 7294), H10209 [13DE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

Credit: expand access to mortgages for self-employed and other creditworthy individuals with non-traditional forms of income by expanding types of documentation used to verify income (see S. 3401), S5991 [28AU]

Crime: support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see S. Res. 487), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5350), H1727 [20MR]

——— modify exception to work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility by expanding employment opportunities, including certain veterans’ programs (see S. 2477), S1316 [1MR]

——— prevent changing of regulations governing provision of waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 7372), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see S. 3258), S5267 [24JY] (see H.R. 6483), H7154 [24JY]

——— require Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison to provide certain outreach to veterans relative to agricultural employment (see S. 3062), S3906 [13JN]

Dept. of Defense: give preference to companies that employ veterans when awarding contracts for procurement of goods or services (see H.R. 5177), H1441 [6MR]

——— permit individuals eligible for tuition assistance to use such benefits for licensing, credentialing, and certification programs offered by entities other than institutions of higher education (see S. 2534), S1629 [12MR]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6684), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (see H.R. 6036), H4979 [7JN]

——— award career pathways innovation grants to local educational agencies to encourage partnerships with businesses to help students explore a variety of career pathways (see S. 2775), S2484 [26AP]

——— award grants to secondary schools that establish projects to encourage students in their junior and senior school years to experience career and technical education courses at community colleges (see H.R. 5020), H1177 [14FE]

——— conduct activities that reduce out-of-pocket expenses relative to enrollment in a career and technical education course or dual or concurrent enrollment program for students in special populations (see S. 3101), S4281 [20JN]

——— establish a Career Pathway Grant Program to support partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners (see S. 2407), S840 [8FE]

——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle and high schools (see S. 3152), S4513 [27JN]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch (see S. 2682), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish American Technical Training Grant Program (see H.R. 5146), H1340 [1MR]

——— establish career counseling program (see S. 2443), S1164 [15FE]

——— establish Office of Federal Correctional Education (see S. 3588), S6815 [11OC]

——— establish prize competition on programs to prepare high school students for careers in in-demand industry sectors or occupations (see H.R. 6995), H9405 [28SE]

——— establish work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program for eligible institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7376), H10510 [20DE]

——— identify and develop best practices for training of elementary and secondary school counselors regarding career counseling (see S. 3081), S3982 [18JN]

——— improve career and technical education (see S. 3129), S4369 [25JN]

——— improve career and technical education by providing improved educational opportunities and financial assistance for career and technical educators (see H.R. 5944), H4693 [23MY]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (see S. 3083), S3982 [18JN]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

——— improve professional development for career and technical educators (see H.R. 5943), H4693 [23MY]

——— increase minimum salary threshold for income-driven repayment plans, allow refinancing, bolster forgiveness programs, and reinstate graduate student programs relative to student loans (see H.R. 5549), H3440 [18AP]

——— modernize, renovate, or repair career and technical education facilities, enable rural or Native American schools to remodel or build high-tech facilities, and support high-speed Internet (see S. 3589), S6815 [11OC]

——— provide career and technical education for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers (see H.R. 6440), H6587 [19JY]

——— provide deferment to certain Federal student loan borrowers who are accruing aeronautical experience required for airline transport pilot certification (see H.R. 6926), H9149 [27SE]

——— provide for career and technical education research and outreach (see S. 3141), S4410 [26JN]

——— provide for job training Federal Pell Grants and increase support for working students (see H.R. 6935), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide for preparation of career and technical education teachers (see S. 2737), S2391 [24AP]

——— provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and enhance institutional aid to address teacher and principal shortages (see S. 3308), S5518 [31JY]

——— provide grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support dual or concurrent enrollment programs offering career and technical education (see H.R. 6685), H7776 [28AU]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 5136), H1340 [1MR]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (see S. 2984), S2924 [24MY]

——— provide student loan eligibility for mid-career, part-time students (see H.R. 5371), H1754 [21MR]

——— provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6802), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and improve the Federal work-study program (see H.R. 5312), H1651 [15MR]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 7204), H9757 [30NO]

——— waive accrual of student loan interest and expand eligibility to volunteer first responders and first-time farmers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see S. 3124), S4368 [25JN]

Dept. of Energy: develop a solar workforce training course for certain Armed Forces members (see H.R. 6166), H5362 [20JN]

——— establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy industry, including solar, wind, cybersecurity, and other low-carbon emissions sectors or zero-emissions sectors of the energy industry (see S. 3088), S4035 [19JN]

——— establish the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board (see S. 2449), S1164 [15FE]

——— expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to improve training and education for skilled technical workers at national laboratories and National Nuclear Security Administration facilities (see H.R. 5567), H3441 [18AP]

——— prohibit action on licensing, planning, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, NV, prior to OMB study on economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses (see H.R. 5643), H3706 [26AP]

——— promote national security and jobs through use of natural gas to fuel heavy-duty trucks and fleet vehicles (see H.R. 5959), H4728 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals (see S. 3796), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 6597), H7723 [26JY]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see S. 2524), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5102), H1332 [27FE]

——— award grants for career support for skilled internationally-educated health professionals (see H.R. 5917), H4583 [22MY]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (see S. 3095), S4281 [20JN]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see S. 2730), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]

——— establish the Transition to Independence demonstration program to provide bonuses to States that move people with disabilities out of segregated work settings and into competitive integrated employment (see H.R. 4931), H783 [5FE]

——— improve recruitment and retention of employees and restore accountability in the Indian Health Service and improve Indian health services (see H.R. 5874), H4242 [18MY]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (see S. 2888), S2793 [21MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: apply certain annuity benefits to Federal Protective Service law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6051), H5020 [8JN]

——— continue to apply rule entitled ‘‘Allowing Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses To Apply for Employment Authorization’’ (see H.R. 7150), H9568 [16NO]

Dept. of HUD: make housing more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

Dept. of Labor: address needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies (see S. 3784), S7925 [19DE]

——— award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 4942), H901 [6FE]

——— award grants to organizations for provision of transition assistance to Armed Forces members who are separated, retired, or discharged and spouses of such members (see S. 3310), S5518 [31JY]

——— carry out a Federal subsidized employment program (see H.R. 6485), H7154 [24JY]

——— clarify definition of employee relative to direct sellers under Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 7029), H9414 [2OC]

——— clarify use of subminimum wage relative to certain contracts (see H.R. 6471), H6648 [23JY]

——— encourage online workforce training (see H.R. 5968), H4729 [24MY]

——— establish a fund to provide support services for individuals participating in certain workforce innovation training activities (see H.R. 7048), H9419 [5OC]

——— establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see S. 2746), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (see H.R. 5892), H4284 [21MY]

——— establish grant program to support creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity (see H.R. 6791), H8170 [12SE]

——— establish Jobs Plus Recovery programs to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (see S. 2642), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5679), H3781 [7MY]

——— establish TechSMART Workforce Development Program to provide competitive grants for technology-based job training and education programs (see H.R. 5566), H3441 [18AP]

——— extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses (see H.R. 4835), H552 [18JA]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 5223), H1501 [8MR]

——— make permanent a grant program to promote and assist in the reentry of ex-offenders into the workforce (see H.R. 7069), H9435 [16OC]

——— make trade adjustment assistance available to workers whose jobs are eliminated through automation (see S. 2982), S2924 [24MY]

——— prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into such covenants (see S. 2782), S2485 [26AP]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (see S. 3802), S7989 [20DE]

——— promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see S. 3061), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6099), H5152 [13JN]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors through certain partnerships (see S. 3082), S3982 [18JN]

——— provide at-risk and disconnected youth with subsidized summer and year-round employment and assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates (see S. 3234), S5066 [18JY]

——— provide grants to State-recognized or federally recognized apprenticeship programs to support expansion, awareness, and prestige of such programs (see H.R. 6425), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see S. 3131), S4369 [25JN] (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

——— provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H1441 [6MR]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to certain workers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see S. 3289), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6395), H6462 [17JY]

——— remove certain restrictions on advertising and public relations by allowing workforce development boards to use Federal resources to advertise their services (see H.R. 5880), H4242 [18MY]

——— report on gender pay gap in the teenage labor force (see H.R. 6284), H5974 [28JN]

——— support development of pre-apprenticeship programs in building and construction trades that serve underrepresented populations, including individuals from low income and rural areas (see H.R. 6820), H8725 [13SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish the STEM Education and Training Account (see H.R. 7353), H10336 [19DE]

——— report on tax compliance relative to non-employer business income (see S. 3097), S4281 [20JN]

Dept. of Transportation: develop and provide States and transportation planning organizations with data sets measuring the level of access by all modes of transportation to important destinations (see S. 3491), S6304 [25SE]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

——— provide grants to retrain transportation workers (see H.R. 6200), H5580 [22JN]

——— require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement national employer notification service (see S. 3603), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6518), H7686 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices (see H.R. 5866), H4209 [17MY]

——— eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (see H.R. 5452), H3094 [10AP]

——— ensure certain employees are subject to the same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other Federal employees (see H.R. 6101), H5199 [14JN]

——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (see H.R. 5938), H4692 [23MY]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (see S. 2768), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5644), H3706 [26AP]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 5538), H3396 [17AP]

——— increase efficiency in recruitment and hiring of health care workers separating from the Armed Forces and create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals (see S. 3417), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6539), H7720 [26JY]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (see S. 2565), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5486), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (see S. 2382), S651 [6FE]

——— provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans Health Administration personnel and reform recruitment and hiring process (see H.R. 5521), H3342 [16AP]

——— require senior departmental officials to receive VA health care (see H.R. 5097), H1266 [26FE]

——— submit an annual report on use of official time by employees and limit instances in which official time may be granted for certain purposes (see S. 2288), S138 [10JA]

Depts. of Justice and Education: develop and implement best practices for occupation-specific education for school resource officers (see H.R. 5523), H3342 [16AP]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: draft disclosures describing the rights and liabilities of customers of domestic care services and require such services to provide such disclosures in their contracts (see H.R. 5577), H3448 [19AP]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (see S. 2646), S2075 [11AP]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H3741 [27AP]

Disasters: waive fees for replacement of critical documents for certain disaster victims and designate child care as a critical service to provide funding to child care facilities following a disaster (see S. 3055), S3760 [12JN]

Discrimination: extend age discrimination protections to additional employees (see H.R. 6811), H8725 [13SE]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2994), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

Ecology and environment: improve disclosure of pesticide and personal care product ingredients and ventilation in salons, establish employee training on salon hazards, and research effects of personal care products (see S. 2722), S2321 [19AP]

Economic Development Administration: terminate (see H.R. 6023), H4848 [6JN]

Economy: strengthen and improve local and regional workforce and economic competitiveness and resilience (see S. 3557), S6630 [5OC]

Education: advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 6623), H7724 [26JY]

——— carry out pilot programs to improve skills and job training (see H.R. 5018), H1177 [14FE]

——— ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

——— provide loan forgiveness to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers and tax credits for STEM school supplies, and incentivize STEM hiring practices (see H.R. 5962), H4728 [24MY]

——— recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

——— support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]

Energy Reorganization Act: clarify whistleblower rights and protections for Dept. of Energy and NRC employees (see S. 2968), S2924 [24MY]

EPA: ensure phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons manufacturing to support next-generation technologies (see S. 2448), S1164 [15FE]

——— report certain hiring to carry out the Safe Drinking Water Act (see S. 2869), S2725 [16MY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

ERISA: amend (see H.R. 7278), H10169 [12DE]

FAA: address need for pilot development and encourage more individuals to enter the field of aviation (see H.R. 6957), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish a pilot program to provide flight training services to veterans (see S. 3322), S5582 [1AU]

——— establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5701), H3833 [8MY]

——— establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools (see S. 2792), S2517 [7MY]

——— support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]

Families and domestic relations: allow parents the option of using a portion of future Social Security benefits to finance paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child in exchange for delaying retirement (see S. 3345), S5582 [1AU]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand eligibility to more workers, allow parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and modernize definition of family (see H.R. 6098), H5152 [13JN]

FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 6145), H5284 [19JN]

FCC: make grants to establish or expand job training programs for communications tower service, construction, and maintenance (see H.R. 5639), H3706 [26AP]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7346), H10336 [19DE]

——— improve teleworking programs (see H.R. 6551), H7721 [26JY]

——— reduce size of Federal workforce through attrition (see H.R. 6938), H9150 [27SE]

——— require certain contractors to meet a requirement relative to registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 6693), H7781 [31AU]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6686), H7776 [28AU]

——— require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (see H.R. 5401), H2041 [22MR]

——— require publication of annual reports required under ‘‘Buy American Hire American’’ Executive order (see S. 3006), S3034 [6JN]

Federal contracts: require sexual harassment training for employees of Federal contractors (see H.R. 5113), H1333 [27FE]

Federal employees: ensure that 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 6275), H5974 [28JN]

——— establish civilian personnel rotation program for cybersecurity professionals at non-military and non-intelligence agencies that confront cybersecurity challenges (see S. 2620), S1947 [22MR]

——— improve specialized training requirement for Federal personnel who have substantive contact with unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6222), H5748 [26JN]

——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see S. 2295), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4775), H168 [11JA]

——— provide a short-term disability insurance program for disabilities that are not work-related (see H.R. 4806), H403 [16JA]

——— provide a temporary prohibition on employment of political appointees in career civil service positions (see S. 2581), S1875 [21MR]

——— provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see S. 3200), S4950 [12JY]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5389), H2040 [22MR]

——— reduce annuity for those convicted of a felony that resulted in, or would have resulted in, removal from the civil service (see H.R. 6388), H6263 [16JY]

——— reimburse for income taxes incurred during travel, transportation, and relocation (see S. 3236), S5066 [18JY]

——— remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (see H.R. 6589), H7722 [26JY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6445), H6587 [19JY]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see S. 2845), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 4846), H581 [19JA]

Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council: establish (see S. 2340), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4878), H628 [25JA]

Financial literacy: improve for secondary school students (see S. 3745), S7509 [12DE]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (see H. Res. 965), H5748 [26JN]

Foreign trade: require that any trade agreement eligible for expedited consideration by Congress include requirements relative to paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production methods (see S. 2566), S1765 [15MR]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S2835 [22MY]

FRS: modify goals of Board of Governors, promote diversity on board of directors of each Federal reserve bank, and establish certain reporting requirements for Board of Governors (see H.R. 7095), H9448 [26OC]

——— require Federal reserve banks to interview one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity when appointing Federal reserve bank presidents (see S. 2829), S2623 [10MY]

GAO: require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H3441 [18AP]

Government regulations: limit private antitrust damages against occupational licensing boards and promote beneficial reforms of State occupational licensing (see S. 3598), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6515), H7686 [25JY]

Guam: allow the Governor to determine need for temporary nonimmigrant workers (see H.R. 6480), H7154 [24JY]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7870 [5SE]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

Immigration: assist certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants with resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]

——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 2344), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 6794), H8724 [13SE]

——— change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6040 [10JY]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program (see H.R. 6536), H7687 [25JY]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H1212 [15FE]

——— expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (see S. 2466), S1286 [28FE]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see S. 2464), S1243 [27FE]

——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see S. 2293), S167 [11JA] (see H.R. 4777), H168 [11JA]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— modify H-2B nonimmigrant returning worker exemption (see S. 3125), S4368 [25JN]

——— prioritize the allocation of H-2B work visas for States with low unemployment rates (see S. 2972), S2924 [24MY]

——— provide for E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation (see S. 3386), S5932 [23AU]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

——— strengthen refugee resettlement support programs (see H.R. 7401), H10609 [2JA]

International Association of Fire Fighters: anniversary (see S. Res. 743), S8028 [22DE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1578 [8MR]

Investments: allow employers to offer short-term savings accounts with automatic contribution arrangements for financial emergencies (see S. 3218), S5003 [17JY]

——— establish American Savings Accounts to facilitate retirement savings for all employees (see S. 3242), S5107 [19JY]

——— increase portability of and access to retirement savings (see S. 2474), S1286 [28FE] (see H.R. 6540), H7720 [26JY]

——— reform the private retirement system by establishing USA Retirement Funds (see H.R. 7148), H9567 [16NO]

Ireland: add to E-3 nonimmigrant visa program (see S. 3684), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7100), H9448 [26OC] (see H.R. 7164), H9573 [20NO]

ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (see S. 3266), S5360 [25JY]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor unions: clarify term labor organization (see H.R. 5665), H3741 [27AP]

——— ensure labor organization transparency and accountability (see H.R. 5230), H1501 [8MR]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations and payment of dues or fees to such organizations for nonrepresentational activity (see H.R. 6544), H7720 [26JY]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: recognize accomplishments and economic contributions of LGBT entrepreneurs and small business owners (see H. Res. 969), H5749 [26JN]

Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, and strategic importance, recognize importance of Compact of Free Association renegotiation, and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 34), S1244 [27FE] (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1334 [27FE]

——— commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6925 [13NO]

Medicare: apply secondary payer rules to certain workers’ compensation settlement agreements and qualified set-aside provisions (see S. 3079), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6619), H7723 [26JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: modify skilled nursing facility training lockout penalties to allow certain facilities to continue certified nurse assistant training (see H.R. 6986), H9405 [28SE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see S. Res. 404), S907 [13FE] (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Minimum wage: provide consequences to States that reduce their State minimum wage and redirect Federal funding to those States to the neediest localities (see H.R. 7374), H10510 [20DE]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (see S. 3324), S5582 [1AU]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1158), H9574 [20NO]

National Business Traveler Day: designate (see H. Res. 836), H3452 [23AP]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 676), S6816 [11OC]

National Employee Ownership Month: designate (see S. Res. 665), S6438 [2OC]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Park Service: modify application of temporary limited appointment regulations (see H.R. 6599), H7723 [26JY]

National Retirement Security Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 654), S6342 [26SE]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see S. Res. 418), S1287 [28FE] (see H. Res. 756), H1334 [27FE]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6223 [18SE]

——— observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

NIST: allow State Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnerships to award grants to small and medium sized manufacturers for purposes of training new workers to replace departing experienced workers (see S. 3126), S4369 [25JN] (see S. 3778), S7925 [19DE]

NLRB: clarify rights of not-for-profit religious employers (see H.R. 7159), H9568 [16NO]

——— establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2810), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5728), H3884 [9MY]

——— permit employers to unilaterally cease to deduct from employees’ paychecks dues owed to a labor organization when the agreement establishing such a deduction expires and allow employees to cancel such deductions (see H.R. 6412), H6463 [17JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (see S. 2325), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4869), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 5956), H4728 [24MY]

——— reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7722 [26JY]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (see S. 3583), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 5509), H3315 [13AP]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 682), S6816 [11OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see S. 2621), S1948 [22MR]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: certify U.S. trade agreements include strong and enforceable provisions on labor and environmental standards (see H.R. 7064), H9435 [16OC]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H3929 [10MY]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H4738 [1JN]

——— require immediate notification to an employer of a penalty, prohibit public notice of such citation for a certain period, and require public notice when an employer successfully contests any proposed penalty (see H.R. 5870), H4209 [17MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt Indian tribal governments and other tribal entities from the employer health coverage mandate during the time the employer health coverage mandate exists (see S. 2943), S2878 [23MY]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3798), consideration (see H. Res. 1059), H8169 [12SE]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see S. 2670), S2141 [16AP]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: require payment of user fees by qualified professional asset managers seeking an individual exemption from certain requirements to enhance pension protection (see S. 2318), S254 [17JA]

Pensions: authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design (see H.R. 4997), H1125 [13FE]

——— incentivize automatic enrollment and escalation of contributions to workplace retirement plans and facilitate participation in such plans by small businesses (see S. 3221), S5003 [17JY]

——— modify certain laws relative to multiemployer pensions (see S. 3219), S5003 [17JY]

——— provide alternative minimum funding rules for certain single-employer benefit plans maintained by community newspapers (see H.R. 6377), H6262 [16JY]

——— provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see S. 3436), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 7026), H9414 [2OC]

Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism, increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see S. 2395), S704 [7FE]

——— expand cultural heritage tourism to increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see H.R. 5608), H3505 [24AP]

Public welfare programs: extend grants, measure employment outcomes of exiting recipients, and make corrections to data exchange standards of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 7264), H10168 [12DE]

——— institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5489), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H4283 [21MY]

——— reauthorize Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3700), S7275 [4DE]

——— require States to temporarily disregard income earned through participation in apprenticeship programs in making Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program eligibility and benefit determinations (see H.R. 5828), H3977 [15MY]

Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council To End Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 7271), H10169 [12DE]

Puerto Rico: temporarily reduce payroll taxes for workers, expand child tax credit, increase access to SBA programs to assist small businesses, and improve availability of economic statistics (see S. 2873), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 3256), S5267 [24JY]

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Renewable energy: establish an offshore wind career training grant program (see H.R. 5291), H1608 [14MR]

SEC: repeal rule making open market stock repurchases by public companies easier and require percentage of company boards to be picked by employees (see S. 2605), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 6096), H5152 [13JN]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 3635), S7050 [15NO]

Second Chance Month: designate (see S. Res. 440), S1845 [20MR] (see H. Res. 789), H1698 [19MR]

Sexual harassment: establish a national commission to combat workplace sexual harassment (see H.R. 7345), H10336 [19DE]

——— provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Skills for Today Week: designate (see H. Res. 841), H3506 [24AP]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

——— observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Social Security: allow older disabled individuals to remain in the workforce by removing age limit on Medicaid buy-in program and work restrictions on disabled adult children who have reached retirement age (see H.R. 7101), H9448 [26OC]

——— exempt firefighters and police officers from the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 3433), S6142 [12SE]

——— protect system and improve benefits (see S. 2671), S2141 [16AP]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

——— replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see S. 3526), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6933), H9149 [27SE]

Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 427), S1578 [8MR] (see H. Res. 770), H1507 [9MR]

States: prohibit from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional or driver’s licenses or issuing penalties due to student loan default (see S. 3065), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6156), H5362 [20JN]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 464), S2141 [16AP]

Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis: establish (see S. 3231), S5066 [18JY]

Taxation: allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see S. 3102), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 4862), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 6674), H7756 [17AU]

——— allow unreimbursed employee expenses to be taken into account as miscellaneous itemized deductions (see H.R. 6812), H8725 [13SE]

——— allow use of 529 plans to pay apprenticeship and qualified early education expenses (see S. 3228), S5004 [17JY]

——— allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see S. 2718), S2321 [19AP] (see H.R. 7086), H9443 [23OC]

——— deny deduction for executive compensation unless the employer maintains profit-sharing distributions for employees (see H.R. 6976), H9405 [28SE]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 3317, 3332), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6037), H4979 [7JN] (see H.R. 6460), H6588 [19JY] (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— eliminate tax breaks, deductions, and credits for corporations that lock out workers during a labor dispute and prohibit deductions and credits for wages and benefits paid to temporary workers during labor lockouts (see S. 3544), S6495 [3OC]

——— encourage employers to hire individuals working in dying industries or occupations made obsolete by technology (see S. 2648), S2075 [11AP]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8106 [10SE]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

——— encourage retirement savings (see S. 2526), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5282), H1608 [14MR]

——— ensure workers and communities that are responsible for record corporate profits benefit from the wealth that those workers and communities help to create (see S. 2505), S1378 [6MR]

——— establish a Federal tax credit approximation matching program for State new jobs training tax credits (see S. 2442), S1164 [15FE]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H1341 [1MR]

——— establish a refundable tax credit to increase take-home pay of workers and enhance their financial stability (see S. 3712), S7319 [5DE]

——— establish tax-preferred Lifelong Learning and Training Account programs that provide Federal matching funds for contributions by low- and moderate-income workers or their employers (see S. 6), S7088 [26NO] (see H.R. 7235), H9819 [10DE]

——— exclude employer contributions to student loan repayment from income (see S. 3595), S6815 [11OC]

——— expand use of Coverdell education savings accounts as lifelong learning accounts to pay for skills training, career-related learning, and professional development (see S. 3145), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6250), H5815 [27JN]

——— extend credit to employers who provide paid family and medical leave (see S. 3412), S6058 [6SE]

——— impose a tax on large employers whose employees receive certain Federal benefits because the employees’ income is below a living wage (see S. 3410), S6038 [5SE]

——— increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance and allow limited annual carryforward of unused dependent care flexible spending arrangement account balances (see H.R. 7057), H9425 [9OC]

——— increase retirement savings, improve access to retirement plans by small businesses, remove barriers to lifetime income retirement options, and provide relief from minimum distribution rules (see S. 3781), S7925 [19DE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see S. 2281), S46 [4JA] (see S. 2291), S138 [10JA] (see S. 2687), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 and medical expense deduction, make certain bonuses tax free, increase standard deduction, and make child tax credit fully refundable (see H.R. 5372), H1754 [21MR]

——— modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2988), S2991 [5JN]

——— permit employers to make matching contributions to workers under certain retirement plans as if worker student loan payments were salary reduction contributions to the retirement plan (see S. 3771), S7790 [18DE]

——— promote retirement savings on behalf of small business employees by improving SIMPLE retirement accounts and easing the transition from a SIMPLE plan to a 401(k) plan (see S. 3197), S4916 [11JY]

——— provide a contribution limit and increased minimum distributions for certain retirement plans with large account balances (see S. 3772), S7790 [18DE]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (see H.R. 5516), H3315 [13AP] (see H.R. 6694), H7781 [31AU]

——— provide a credit to employers of National Guard members and reservists (see H.R. 7072), H9436 [16OC]

——— provide a taxpayer bill of rights for small businesses (see S. 2689), S2218 [17AP]

——— provide an employer credit for increasing wages (see H.R. 6648), H7734 [31JY]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 2368), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

——— provide for new markets tax credit investments in rural job zones (see H.R. 6627), H7724 [26JY]

——— provide for reporting and disclosure by State and local public employee retirement pension plans (see H.R. 6290), H5974 [28JN]

——— provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals (see S. 3636), S7050 [15NO]

——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (see S. 3563), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6392), H6263 [16JY]

——— support responsible middle class tax cuts and the closing of special interest loopholes, and oppose paying for tax cuts with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid (see H. Res. 1097), H9151 [27SE]

Technology: promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce (see H.R. 4829), H552 [18JA]

Telecommunications: ensure legislation to promote broadband access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner (see H. Res. 691), H169 [11JA]

Trademarks: clarify that the licensing of a mark, and any control or exercise of control thereof for certain purposes, does not create an employment or principal-agent relationship (see H.R. 6695), H7781 [31AU]

Veterans: extend authorities relating to homeless veterans (see S. 3419), S6059 [6SE] (see H.R. 4898), H731 [30JA]

——— tribute to veteran-owned small businesses (see H. Res. 1141), H9471 [9NO]

Veterans Crisis Response Corps (VetCorps): establish (see H.R. 5951), H4693 [23MY]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: reauthorize certain grants, provide whistleblower protections to employees, reform pension plans, limit contributions from funding jurisdictions, and amend arbitration guidelines (see H.R. 6852), H8738 [20SE]

Water: establish an innovative water infrastructure workforce development program (see S. 2346), S520 [25JA]

Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protection for union employees (see H.R. 6922), H9089 [26SE]

Women: provide protections against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace (see H.R. 5194), H1475 [7MR]

——— report on efforts to support minority women involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields (see H.R. 7092), H9448 [26OC]

Women’s Congressional Staff Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 630), S6189 [17SE] (see H. Res. 1085), H9090 [26SE]

Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 486), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 850), H3706 [26AP]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 427), S1578 [8MR] (see H. Res. 770), H1507 [9MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S1378 [6MR] (see H.R. 4912), H736 [2FE]

Essays

State of the Union: Marjorie (Maggie) Parker, S575 [30JA]

Factsheets

African Americans and Labor Unions, H665 [29JA]

Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31, H665 [29JA]

Tax Relief Pays American Workers: Senator Inhofe, S129 [10JA]

Letters

Clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act: Anthony M. Perrone, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, H119 [10JA]

——— Corinne Vargha, International Labour Organization, H117 [10JA]

——— D. Taylor, Unite Here (organization), H120 [10JA]

——— James P. Hoffa, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, H116 [10JA]

——— James T. Callahan, International Union of Operating Engineers, H119 [10JA]

——— Josh Nassar, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), H119 [10JA]

——— Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers (organization), H120 [10JA]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H117 [10JA]

——— Shane Larson, Communications Workers of America (organization), H121 [10JA]

——— Transport Workers Union of America, H122 [10JA]

——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H123 [10JA]

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803, H804 [6FE]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H804 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H9077 [26SE]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H9077 [26SE]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Family Savings Act: Nancy A. LeaMond, AARP (organization), H9132 [27SE]

Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program reauthorization and Geriatric Academic Career Awards program reinstatement: Maura Brennan, National Association for Geriatric Education and National Association of Geriatric Education Centers, S2795 [21MY]

House adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies and provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards: Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act: Dean C. Garfield, Information Technology Industry Council, S523 [25JA]

——— John Neuffer, Semiconductor Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

National Park Service temporary limited appointment regulations application modification: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8860 [25SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8859 [25SE]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Christopher Brown, Seafood Harvesters of America (organization), H6085 [11JY]

——— Eric Brazer, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance, H6084 [11JY]

——— Glen Brooks, Gulf Fishermen’s Association, H6084 [11JY]

——— several fishing industry organizations, H6085 [11JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Feeding America (organization), H9105 [27SE]

Transition Improvement Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7137 [24JY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H7137 [24JY]

Unity declaration on racism and poverty: Circle of Protection (organization), H1365 [5MR]

Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6214 [16JY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H6214 [16JY]

Lists

Companies increasing compensation as result of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, S129 [10JA]

Letters of support for H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076 [11JY]

Reasons to thank labor union movement, H666 [29JA]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Motions

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6097 [11JY]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9172 [28SE]

Press releases

CFGI and SHRM Applaud Immigration Innovation Act: Council for Global Immigration, S523 [25JA]

Heroism Knows No Gender—Veterans Outreach Center Serves Female Veteran Families: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H4991 [8JN]

How the Salvation Army Helped a Mother and Her Children Keep Their Home: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H4992 [8JN]

SIIA Says I-Squared Act Is Critical for U.S. Economy and Global Competitiveness: Software and Information Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Proposals

Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.: relocation of headquarters to Raleigh, NC, E1618 [10DE], E1638 [11DE]

African Americans: tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, H1688–H1694 [19MR], E349 [20MR], E356 [21MR]

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers: tribute to Anthracite chapter, E186 [14FE]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia, H9249 [28SE]

——— allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H5115–H5117 [13JN]

Arc of Loudoun County, VA (organization): anniversary, E523 [24AP]

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to participation in American Farm Bureau Association Patriot Project, H9698 [29NO]

Armed Forces: ensure each member who is discharged or separated from service receives documentation relative to the training and experience of the member (H.R. 5049), E197 [15FE]

——— provide for interest payments by agencies in the case of administrative error in processing certain annuity deposits for prior military service (H.R. 4431), H9076–H9078 [26SE]

——— require receipt of additional training under Transition Assistance Program, H7705 [26JY]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (H.R. 4954), H787 [6FE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H3731 [27AP], H7134–H7140 [24JY]

Assistance League of Glendale, CA (organization): anniversary, E658 [16MY]

Aurora, CO: tribute to Comitis Crisis Center, E1498 [6NO]

Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry, H3596 [26AP]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (H.R. 138), H1645 [15MR]

Bordallo, Delegate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10271–H10273 [19DE]

Brooks Construction Co., Inc.: Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1627 [10DE]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to Gerard Place (organization), E500 [18AP]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives for corporations to hold accumulated earnings offshore, invest in domestic infrastructure, and provide international tax reform (H.R. 1670), H7816 [4SE]

——— impact of tariffs, H9395 [28SE]

——— prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee (H.R. 5632), H3870 [9MY]

——— provide pay stubs, codify Executive order on contracting, improve oversight of executive compensation and stock sales, clarify definition of supervisor, and enhance workplace safety violation penalties (H.R. 2275), H100 [10JA]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), H1105 [13FE], H1133 [14FE], H3966, H3967 [15MY], H4762 [5JN], H5654 [26JN], H7784 [4SE], H9527 [15NO]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7160, H7168, H7175–H7194 [25JY]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (H. Res. 730), H1105 [13FE]

——— observance, H788 [6FE]

Carr & Duff, Inc.: anniversary, E1405 [12OC]

Casa Familia Inc.: tribute, H3787 [8MY]

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE): anniversary, E324 [15MR]

Chicago, IL: expansion plans for O’Hare International Airport, H1249 [26FE]

——— tribute to Dunbar Vocational Career Academy partnership with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134 to form construction trades program, H5970 [28JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1869), E428 [10AP]

——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (H.R. 4972), E153 [7FE]

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, E499 [18AP]

Colleges and universities: tribute to international students, E547 [26AP], E558, E566 [27AP]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): tribute to Innovation Forum and Showcase, H7089 [24JY]

Committee on House Administration (House): release of Workplace Rights and Responsibilities Education report, E1748 [3JA]

Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, CA, Inc.: tribute, E1353 [2OC]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H27 [9JA]

Congressional Office of Compliance: enroll congressional employees in program to train employees in workplace rights and responsibilities including protections against sexual harassment and discrimination (H. Res. 630), H803 [6FE]

——— funding, H8244 [13SE]

——— prohibit use of public funds for payment of a settlement or award in connection with a sexual harassment claim or other workplace disputes and release information on previous settlements (H.R. 4481), H809 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H797–H813 [6FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), H10192–H10200 [13DE]

——— require Members to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid for sexual harassment and assault claims, H808 [6FE]

Council Bluffs, IA: anniversary of Vocational Development Center, E1411 [16OC]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1379 [6MR], H7148 [24JY], H7830 [5SE], H8176 [13SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify that adult failure to meet Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program household eligibility requirements will not make household children ineligible, H4190, H4191 [17MY]

——— expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work-capable requirements and use E-verify system to assure recipients of training are legal immigrants, H4187, H4188 [17MY]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6483), H7692 [26JY]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3198–H3202 [12AP], H3702 [26AP], H3840 [9MY], H4054, H4057 [16MY], H4154 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5002 [8JN], H6266 [17JY], H6474 [18JY], H10151 [12DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H10149 [12DE]

Dept. of Defense: amend national defense strategy to counter China’s use of immigration programs and visas to enter the U.S. for political, academic, or social influence efforts, H4667, H4668 [23MY]

——— include dinnerware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4661, H4662 [23MY]

——— include stainless steel flatware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4662, H4663 [23MY]

——— prohibit reduction in workforce at Defense Finance and Accounting Service, H4655 [23MY]

Dept. of Education: add a work-study program at higher education institutions for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities (H.R. 6036), E795 [7JN]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential, H9808 [10DE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (H.R. 6543), H7836, H7851 [5SE]

——— provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities (H.R. 2475), H4597 [23MY]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H1509 [13MR], H3965–H3967 [15MY], H4688–H4690 [23MY], H4742, H4743, H4770–H4773 [5JN], H7835, H7851, H7853 [5SE], H9527 [15NO]

Dept. of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy offshore wind job training grants funding, H4932 [7JN]

——— prohibit action on licensing, planning, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, NV, prior to OMB study on economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses, H3847 [9MY], H3898 [10MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (H.R. 5102), H5045–H5047 [12JN], E976 [6JY]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce, H9248 [28SE]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (H.R. 959), H6605–H6608 [23JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: apply certain annuity benefits to Federal Protective Service law enforcement officers (H.R. 6051), E813 [8JN]

Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (H.R. 4258), H178–H181 [16JA]

——— proposed changes to public housing assistance programs, H3769 [7MY]

Dept. of Labor: allow small businesses, including self-employed workers, to form association health plans, by geography or industry, to obtain health care coverage as if they were a single large employer, H5369 [21JN]

——— establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (H.R. 5892), H5129–H5131 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

——— extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses, H7139 [24JY]

——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (H.R. 5223), H5163 [14JN]

——— prioritize provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, H9801 [10DE]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (H.R. 2933), H3792 [8MY]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (H.R. 4115), H9529 [15NO]

——— proposed rule to expand access to health care through Small Business Health Plans, H9 [8JA]

——— provide for youth jobs (H.R. 3336), H3194 [12AP]

Dept. of State: preserve Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, H455 [17JA], H5229 [19JN]

——— tribute to foreign national employees working at U.S. embassies, H3840 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: apply requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees (S. 899), H6213–H6215 [16JY]

——— eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program, H7137 [24JY]

——— ensure access to health care and support services for veterans, H3757 [7MY]

——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (H.R. 5938), H7142–H7144 [24JY]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, H7173, H7174 [25JY]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs, H9799 [10DE]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (H.R. 5538), H7133, H7134 [24JY]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (H.R. 5486), E443 [12AP]

——— provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (H.R. 2772), Senate amendment, H4871 [7JN]

——— Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program funding, H4973 [7JN]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (H.R. 5658), H3843 [9MY]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, H9698 [29NO]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 2282), H5348 [20JN], H5820 [28JN], E781 [6JN]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

District of Columbia: condemn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in predominantly Latino neighborhoods resulting in detention of residents without an arrest warrant or probable cause, H7681 [25JY]

Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (organization): tribute, E1614 [6DE]

Dunlap, TN: Dunlap Police Dept., finalist for Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, H4145 [17MY]

Economy: impact of government policies on unequal distribution of wealth and income, H767–H774 [5FE], E144 [6FE], E151 [7FE]

——— impact of Government regulations, H6178 [13JY]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3131–H3137 [11AP], H4682–H4688 [23MY]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, H3067 [10AP], H9753 [30NO]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H399–H401 [16JA], H3498 [24AP], H7146–H7148 [24JY]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H3496, H3497 [24AP]

——— revitalize the middle class, H1172–H1174 [14FE], H6563 [19JY]

——— status, H5002, H5003 [8JN], H7167 [25JY], H8164–H8168 [12SE], H9141–H9143 [27SE]

Education: importance of apprenticeship programs and vocational schools, E717 [23MY]

——— importance of workforce development and role of skills-based training programs in sustaining viability of U.S. workforce, H3964–H3967 [15MY]

——— tribute to career and technical education programs, H1105 [13FE]

Elgin, IL: opening of Greater Elgin Family Care Center, E1007 [12JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance, H3104 [11AP]

FAA: conduct study on diversity of cybersecurity workforce in order to develop recommendations to increase size, quality, and diversity of such workforce, H3683 [26AP]

——— establish an African-American advisory board to develop aviation training, mentorship, education, and outreach programs to African Americans, H7170 [25JY]

FACETS (organization): anniversary, E747 [29MY]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Tysons Corner Center, E1321 [27SE]

——— tribute to Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce incoming board members, E965 [3JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, H780 [5FE]

——— reform, H1479 [8MR]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4875), E88 [22JA]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 7346), E1686 [19DE]

——— require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (H.R. 5401), H1682 [19MR]

Federal employees: provide a short-term disability insurance program for disabilities that are not work-related (H.R. 4806), E47 [16JA]

——— provide a temporary prohibition on employment of political appointees in career civil service positions (H.R. 1132), H1414–H1416 [6MR]

——— provide for a study on use of social media in security clearance investigations (H.R. 3737), H1416, H1417 [6MR]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (H.R. 6238), H5823 [28JN]

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: establish a national standard for hiring motor carriers, H3720–H3722 [27AP]

Findlay, OH: Site Selection Magazine Top Micropolitan Community in the U.S. honoree, E306 [13MR]

Fish and fishing: create a fishing industry-based pilot research trawl survey for New England Fishery Management Council and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, H6086, H6087 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6051, H6069–H6098 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6057–H6064 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), motion to recommit, H6097 [11JY]

FONA International, Inc.: National Association of Business Resources National Best and Brightest Company To Work For award recipient, E319 [15MR], E335 [19MR]

Fox Factory Holding Corp.: relocation of headquarters to Hall County, GA, E1628 [10DE]

Frank Rewold and Son, Inc.: anniversary, E1330 [28SE]

GAO: report on improving Corps of Engineers workforce capacity and preparedness, H4818, H4819 [6JN]

——— require study on aviation workforce relative to mitigating pilot shortages, H3671 [26AP]

——— study how changes in navigation industry workforce with which Corps of Engineers collaborates may affect safety and operations of the navigation industry, H4819 [6JN]

General Motors Co.: impact of announced closures of auto plants, H9658 [27NO], H9670 [28NO], H9731 [29NO], H9753 [30NO]

Goodwill Industries Week: observance, H3869 [9MY]

Guam: allow the Governor to determine need for temporary nonimmigrant workers (H.R. 6480), H7090 [24JY]

Health care professionals: reauthorize certain grant programs relative to health professions workforce training (H.R. 3728), H6598–H6600 [23JY]

Hogar CREA, Inc.: anniversary, H3843 [9MY]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (H. Res. 724), H806, H813–H815 [6FE], E143 [6FE]

——— investigation of information technology support staff for alleged procurement scam, H4768 [5JN]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns, H7876 [6SE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (H.R. 6417), H8159 [12SE]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 392), H1170 [14FE]

——— establish skills-based immigration points system, focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and minor children, eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, and limit number of refugees admitted annually (S. 1720), H5966 [28JN]

——— historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, H1129, H1137 [14FE], H1203 [15FE], H1270 [27FE], H5196 [14JN], H5583 [25JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1546 [14MR], H5003 [8JN]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (H.R. 3711), H96 [10JA]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (H.R. 6417), H8159 [12SE]

——— modify definition of ‘‘exempt H–1B nonimmigrant’’ (H.R. 170), H10557 [21DE]

——— opposition to amnesty for illegal aliens, H4239 [18MY], H5497–H5502 [21JN]

——— reform, H76–H78 [9JA], H163 [11JA], H480 [18JA], H632 [29JA], H906, H971 [7FE], H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5583–H5585 [25JN], H5820 [28JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

Indian Business Association: tribute, E1019 [17JY]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (H. Con. Res. 63), H4789, H4790 [6JN]

——— importance of investment, H3066 [10AP], H3494 [24AP], H3988 [16MY]

Ireland: add to E-3 nonimmigrant visa program (H.R. 7164), H9676–H9678 [28NO]

Jayco, Inc.: anniversary, H4859 [7JN]

Jenkins, Representative Evan H.: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9095 [27SE]

Jordan, Representative: allegations of knowledge of sexual misconduct by Ohio State University team doctor against students while employed as assistant wrestling coach, H6108 [11JY], H6269 [17JY]

KCF Technologies, Inc.: tribute, H5819 [28JN]

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp.: anniversary, E1445 [23OC]

Kihuen, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10275 [19DE]

Koester’s Body and Frame Shop (business): Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1632 [10DE]

Korean American Association of Greater New York: tribute, E51 [17JA]

Labor Day: observance, H7784, H7814, H7817 [4SE]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions, E1085–E1087 [26JY]

——— importance, H661–H671 [29JA], H4682–H4688 [23MY], H7814 [4SE], E124, E126, E130 [2FE]

——— tribute to New York labor union members, H767 [5FE]

Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc.: Made in America Product Showcase selectee, E1042 [23JY]

Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.: anniversary, E1371 [5OC]

Madison Heights, MI: anniversary of Detroit Plumbers Union Local 98, E1214 [6SE]

Maine: assessment of economy, H10501 [20DE]

Mamaroneck, NY: anniversary of Community Resource Center, E1739 [31DE]

Medicaid: reform, H1135 [14FE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 715), H661–H664 [29JA], E126 [2FE]

——— anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (H. Res. 720), E366 [23MR]

Mill Hall, PA: tribute to Central Mountain High School Career and Technology Education Center and Keystone Central School District career and technology education curriculum, H1133 [14FE]

Miller, Tyler: SBA Wyoming Business Person of the Year award recipient, E603 [8MY]

Minimum wage: increase (H.R. 15), E916 [26JN]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (H.R. 3913), H418 [17JA]

Mondelez International, Inc.: decision to withdraw from employee pension plan, H5370 [21JN], H5752 [27JN]

Montana: impact of coal industry policies, H5967 [28JN]

MVLE, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E629 [10MY]

Naerebout, Bob: Catholic Diocese of Boise, ID, Bishop Michael Driscoll Award recipient, E612 [9MY]

NAFTA: impact of renegotiation on job outsourcing, H1732 [21MR]

——— impact on U.S. wages and workforce, H9531 [15NO], H9731 [29NO]

——— renegotiation of certain provisions, H5756 [27JN], H7091 [24JY], H9531 [15NO], E924 [26JN]

National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders: anniversary of report identifying racism and segregation as the root cause of civil unrest, H1363–H1370 [5MR], E280, E281 [8MR], E289 [9MR]

National Apprenticeship Week: observance, H9507 [13NO], H9527, H9529 [15NO]

National Background Investigations Bureau: retain processing of Federal background investigations at Butler County, PA, facility, H5790, H5791 [27JN]

National Court Reporting and Captioning Week: observance, H1182 [15FE], E181 [14FE]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: observance, E1385 [9OC], E1443 [23OC]

National Grocers Association: tribute, H3066 [10AP]

National Park Service: modify application of temporary limited appointment regulations (H.R. 6599), H8859, H8860 [25SE]

——— observance of Military & Veteran Recognition Day, H3710 [27AP]

National Retirement Planning Week: observance, H3083 [10AP], H3196 [12AP]

National Salvation Army Week: observance, H4145 [17MY]

National Urban League: anniversary of Madison, WI, chapter, E220 [26FE]

National Women in Apprenticeship Day: observance, H9529 [15NO]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, H96–H103, H114–H125 [10JA]

New York: anniversary of Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services Northern Catskills Occupational Center, E1275 [20SE]

——— tribute to 22d Congressional District small businesses, H9554 [16NO]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Newark Community Solutions (organization), H1681 [19MR]

Newport News, VA: anniversary of United Steelworkers (organization) Local 8888, E1272 [20SE]

Northern Mariana Islands: condemn replacement of U.S. workers at Imperial Pacific International casino construction site with H-2B visa workers, E1147 [14AU]

——— incentivize hiring U.S. workers, H9047 [26SE]

——— incentivize hiring U.S. workers (H.R. 5956), H4745–H4748 [5JN], E1148 [14AU]

——— provide temporary increase in transitional workers (H.R. 339), E1148 [14AU]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), H8862–H8865, H8871 [25SE], E1324 [27SE]

——— provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), Senate amendment, H10417–H10419 [20DE]

Ohio: condemn Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid of immigrant workers at meat processing plants, H5348 [20JN]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (H.R. 5765), E628 [10MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3798), H7937 [7SE]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3798), consideration (H. Res. 1059), H8181–H8184 [13SE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 5th Congressional District manufacturing companies, H6266 [17JY]

Pensions: adjust single-employer benefit plan premiums, H10472 [20DE]

——— modify certain laws relative to multiemployer pensions (H.R. 2412), H80 [9JA], E1192 [4SE]

——— protect multiemployer pension plan benefits, H3890 [10MY], H6273 [17JY]

——— secure multiemployer pension benefits, H78 [9JA], H1616 [15MR], H8891 [26SE]

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families (organization): anniversary, E624 [10MY]

Political science: assessement of socialism, H9554 [16NO], H9755 [30NO]

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: support efforts to address issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy and militarism, H5188–H5195 [14JN]

Power resources: global competitiveness of U.S. oil and gas industry, H5349–H5355 [20JN]

Public welfare programs: encourage work requirements for beneficiaries to reduce unemployment and reduce need for guest workers, H4239 [18MY]

——— extend grants, measure employment outcomes of exiting recipients, and make corrections to data exchange standards of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 7264), H10124 [12DE]

——— institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 5489), H3965 [15MY]

Racial relations: eliminate economic inequality through increased funding for housing, education, and employment programs, E281 [8MR]

Ramirez, Kendra: Texas Education Support Staff Association Nelda Van Dyke Award for Educational Office Employee of the Year recipient, E1135 [7AU]

Red Rocks Community College: tribute to NSF Community College Innovation Challenge finalists, E928 [27JN]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6637–H6639 [23JY], H7145 [24JY], H7171 [25JY]

Revere Copper Co.: tribute, H9554 [16NO]

Richmond, CA: anniversary of Labor to Labor Dinner, E1270 [20SE]

Roby, Representative: meetings in 2d Congressional District of Alabama, H7830 [5SE]

Rosenberg, TX: tribute to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District employee service award recipients, E846, E847, E848 [14JN]

Round Rock, TX: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1063 [25JY]

San Luis Obispo County, CA: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant closure, H1358 [5MR]

——— implement renewable energy incentives to offset loss of jobs and revenue resulting from closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, H1359 [5MR]

Saratoga Economic Development Corp.: anniversary, E523 [24AP]

SBA: employee-ownership loan guarantee program technical assistance, training, and education funding, H6535 [18JY]

SEC: increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H6295–H6312 [17JY], H9695, H9733, H9735–H9738 [29NO], E1052 [24JY]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, H10364 [20DE]

Sexual harassment: establish a national commission to combat workplace sexual harassment (H.R. 7345), E1697 [20DE]

——— provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (H.R. 7031), E1373 [5OC]

Simplex Manufacturing Co.: anniversary, E825 [12JN]

Skills for Today Week: observance, E524 [24AP]

Small business: allow multiple small businesses to pool employees, across multiple States, for the purpose of purchasing health insurance coverage for their employees in a large group market, H1173 [14FE]

——— improve access to and choice of medical care for employees (H.R. 1101), H5289 [20JN], H9577 [27NO]

Small Business Saturday: observance, H9542 [16NO]

Snow Valley Mountain Resort, LLC: Lake Arrowhead, CA, Communities Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E393 [5AP]

Social Security: funding, H3768 [7MY], H4783 [6JN]

——— protect system and improve benefits, H8180 [13SE]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (H.R. 947), H5156 [14JN]

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H661–H671 [29JA], H767 [5FE], H1272, H1273 [27FE], H4586, H4682–H4688 [23MY], E124, E126, E130 [2FE]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, H3578, H3588 [26AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H8 [8JA], H22, H72–H75 [9JA], H85, H91, H93, H94, H128, H129 [10JA], H163, H164 [11JA], H177, H399–H401 [16JA], H422, H455, H457, H469–H471 [17JA], H539 [18JA], H585 [20JA], H656, H671 [29JA], H684, H688, H689 [30JA], H767 [5FE], H897, H898 [6FE], H1616 [15MR], H1684–H1688 [19MR], H3497–H3501 [24AP], H3581 [26AP], H3710 [27AP], H3768, H3770, H3773, H3774 [7MY], H3839, H3841, H3842 [9MY], H3915 [10MY], H3960–H3962 [15MY], H3990 [16MY], H4742, H4763–H4768 [5JN], H4780 [6JN], H4858 [7JN], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5029 [12JN], H5278 [19JN], H5347, H5348 [20JN], H5510, H5576 [22JN], H5642–H5646 [25JN], H5655 [26JN], H5756, H5757 [27JN], H6163 [12JY], H6273 [17JY], H6474, H6554 [18JY], H6577 [19JY], H6634 [23JY], H7171 [25JY], H7814 [4SE], H7829 [5SE], H8164–H8168 [12SE], H8178 [13SE], H9094, H9103–H9111, H9114, H9141 [27SE], H9745 [30NO]

——— impact on stock market, H177 [16JA]

Taxation: allow tax free distributions from 529 college savings plans for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs (H.R. 3395), H3764 [7MY]

——— encourage retirement and family savings, H10472 [20DE]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), H8891 [26SE], H9094, H9118–H9134 [27SE]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 5153), H7168 [25JY]

——— expand use of Coverdell education savings accounts as lifelong learning accounts to pay for skills training, career-related learning, and professional development (H.R. 6250), H6272 [17JY]

——— extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H8896 [26SE], H9094, H9139 [27SE], H9158–H9174 [28SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), motion to recommit, H9173 [28SE]

——— prohibit making permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business unless enactment will not harm the financial position of Medicare and Social Security trust funds, H9173 [28SE]

——— provide a credit for employer-provided job training (H.R. 5516), H3330 [16AP]

——— reform dependent care flexible spending accounts, H8894 [26SE]

Tidewater Boats, LLC: tribute, E27 [10JA]

Treaties and agreements: impact of NAFTA and CAFTA on U.S. wages and workforce, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5756 [27JN]

Triple J Enterprises, Inc.: tribute, E684 [18MY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H31 [9JA], H686 [30JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Federal employees, H7817 [4SE], H7923 [7SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H1381 [6MR], H3962 [15MY], H3986 [16MY], H4854, H4858 [7JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, H767–H774 [5FE], H1364 [5MR], E151 [7FE], E280 [8MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, H687 [30JA], H3204 [12AP], H4855 [7JN], H8896 [26SE], H9695 [29NO]

——— Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, H3766–H3773 [7MY]

——— oppose Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, E490 [17AP]

Unemployment: rates, H3915, H3916 [10MY]

University of California, Berkeley: tribute to student analysis of impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provision relative to institutions of higher education tax-free tuition waivers and efforts to secure removal of such provision, E36 [11JA]

Valparaiso, IN: anniversary of Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 81, E87 [22JA]

Veterans: extend homeless veterans reintegration programs and clarify eligibility for services under such programs (H.R. 4451), H4263–H4265 [21MY], E1728 [21DE]

Washington Area Women’s Foundation: tribute, E1461 [26OC]

West Virginia: 2d Congressional District internship program for individuals in long-term substance abuse recovery program to meet requirements of obtaining job readiness skills, H5186 [14JN]

Whatcom Community College: tribute to leadership in cybersecurity education, E1371 [5OC]

Wichita, KS: tribute to business and education partnerships to train workers for aerospace industry jobs, H3965 [15MY]

Wilson, Representative Joe: bus tour of 2d Congressional District of South Carolina, H7813 [4SE]

Winchester, VA: anniversary of Solenberger Hardware, E1343 [28SE]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), H9580, H9581 [27NO]

Wood, Elaine: Traverse City, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award recipient, E54 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

Arlington, OR: tribute to Arlington High School career and technical education program, S7315 [5DE]

Armed Forces: expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families, S4024 [19JN]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (S. 2457), S1247 [27FE]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families, S4024 [19JN]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (S. 2379), S1248 [27FE], S1755 [15MR]

——— provide for interest payments by agencies in the case of administrative error in processing certain annuity deposits for prior military service (H.R. 4431), S7622 [13DE]

Bangladesh: call for improvement of labor rights and worker safety, S2382 [24AP]

Batesville Tool & Die, Inc.: anniversary, S6220 [18SE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2659 [15MY]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S33–S35 [4JA], S163 [11JA]

Business and industry: importance of investment in workforce, S2372 [24AP]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5225 [23JY], S5352 [25JY], S5395, S5396, S5404 [26JY], S5506–S5508 [31JY]

——— reauthorize (S. 3217), S4963 [16JY]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (S. Res. 416), S1253, S1254 [27FE], S6796 [11OC]

Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 819), S2029 [10AP]

Colleges and universities: tribute to international students, S2477 [26AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S558 [30JA], S2973, S2975–S2978, S2983 [5JN], S3283 [7JN], S6785 [11OC], S6941 [14NO], S7022 [15NO], S7073–S7076 [26NO], S7330–S7332 [6DE], S7405 [11DE]

——— legislative accomplishments relative to veterans’ care and services, S6781 [11OC]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2401), S706 [7FE]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2872), S2742–S2744 [17MY], S2799 [21MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2952), S2843, S2844 [23MY], S2899–S2908 [24MY]

——— reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 3749), S7540–S7548 [13DE]

Congressional Review Act: use as a tool to overrule certain Government regulations, S16 [3JA]

Corporations: impact of employee layoffs on profits and stock prices, S1830 [20MR]

——— require businesses to balance responsibilities to employees and shareholders by requiring Federal charters and election of board members, restricting sales of company shares, and limiting political expenditures (S. 3348), S5887 [23AU]

Crime: reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S1995 [9AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, require State agencies to operate a work activation program, and update photo ID requirements under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4708 [28JN]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (S. 3258), S5318 [25JY]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4703 [28JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S7918–S7921 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, S518 [25JA]

Dept. of Education: allow the awarding of job training Federal Pell Grants (S. 206), S2572 [9MY]

——— give States receiving career and technical education funds the discretion to identify and eliminate excessive occupational licenses that create employment barriers (S. 945), S5466 [31JY]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (S. 3083), S3984 [18JN]

——— provide for preparation of career and technical education teachers (S. 2737), S2392 [24AP]

——— provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and enhance institutional aid to address teacher and principal shortages (S. 3308), S5520 [31JY]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (S. 2984), S2936 [24MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a program to prepare veterans for careers in the energy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence industries, S4328 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: anniversary of National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, S6809 [11OC]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees, S6471 [3OC]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (S. 3095), S4283 [20JN]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce, S6116 [12SE], S6198 [18SE], S6456 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (S. 2730), S2359 [24AP]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (S. 2888), S2795 [21MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with adequate flexibility in its employment authorities to boost manpower at border ports of entry (S. 1305), S6774 [10OC]

Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, S1415 [7MR]

Dept. of Labor: allow small businesses, including self-employed workers, to form association health plans, by geography or industry, to obtain health care coverage as if they were a single large employer, S4388 [26JN]

——— create a tiered awards program recognizing meaningful and verifiable efforts by employers to recruit, employ, and retain veterans (S. 438), S2860 [23MY]

——— establish Jobs Plus Recovery programs to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (S. 2642), S2042 [10AP]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment, S5879 [23AU]

——— proposed rule to expand access to health care through Small Business Health Plans, S2545 [8MY]

——— provide at-risk and disconnected youth with subsidized summer and year-round employment and assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates (S. 3234), S5069 [18JY]

——— provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer, S1274 [28FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: apply requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees (S. 899), S1848 [20MR], S5869 [22AU]

——— provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (H.R. 2772), S2732 [16MY]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs, S6471 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (S. 2646), S2555 [8MY]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (S. 1006), S6793 [11OC]

Donnelly, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7406–S7409 [11DE]

Economy: address low labor force participation rates by increasing efforts to provide skills training, reduce dependency on Federal aid programs, integrate previously incarcerated individuals into workforce, and address opioid crisis, S2571–S2574 [9MY]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Trump administration, S6130 [12SE]

——— corporate profits versus economic well-being of the populace, S1759 [15MR]

——— impact of Government regulations, S2570 [9MY], S3395 [11JN]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4396–S4398 [26JN]

——— importance of job creation, S7228 [29NO]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs, S5227 [24JY]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S3004 [6JN]

——— status, S3875 [13JN], S4924 [12JY], S5394 [26JY], S5441 [30JY], S5706 [20AU], S5745 [21AU], S5886 [23AU], S6116 [12SE], S6210 [18SE], S6794–S6798 [11OC]

Education: increase public school teacher compensation and investment in public education, S2806 [22MY]

Employers’ Mutual Insurance Co.: anniversary, S2921 [24MY]

Equal Pay Day: observance, S2029 [10AP]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program, S6538 [4OC]

——— modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools, S6538 [4OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S674–S677, S681 [7FE], S966 [14FE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), S2 [3JA], S326 [19JA], S8009–S8011 [21DE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), unanimous-consent request, S378 [20JA], S424, S425 [21JA]

——— support pay increase for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees, S5332, S5334, S5345–S5351 [25JY]

Foreign trade: importance of bilateral trade agreements, S2055 [11AP], S6466 [3OC]

——— U.S. deficit, S1406 [7MR], S1648 [13MR]

General Motors Co.: impact of announced closures of auto plants, S7107, S7125 [27NO]

——— layoff of employees at Lordstown, OH, plant and relocation of jobs to Mexico, S4376 [25JN]

Heller, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7535–S7537 [13DE]

Hurricanes: provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, S221 [17JA]

——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (S. 2344), S521–S524 [25JA]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1852), S54 [8JA], S285 [18JA], S334, S335, S336 [19JA]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 392), S5690 [16AU]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (S. 281), S7782 [18DE]

——— expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability (S. 2466), S1289 [28FE]

——— impact of legal immigrants on U.S. economy, S564 [30JA]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S671 [7FE], S795, S804, S807, S832 [8FE], S855–S868 [12FE], S889–S904 [13FE], S929, S930–S965 [14FE], S1131–S1135, S1138–S1149, S1152–S1155 [15FE], S1365 [6MR], S3978 [18JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1254 [27FE], S1260 [28FE], S1365 [6MR]

——— potential impact of loss of legal status for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children on U.S. economic growth, S694 [7FE]

——— reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S3976–S3978 [18JN], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S7027–S7029 [15NO], S7205–S7207 [29NO]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

——— terminate the EB-5 regional center program, S1778 [19MR]

International Association of Fire Fighters: anniversary (S. Res. 743), S8036 [22DE]

International trade: assessment, S7974–S7976 [20DE]

International Women’s Day: observance, S1539 [8MR]

——— support goals (S. Res. 426), S2280, S2281 [18AP]

ITC: study the well-being of the U.S. automotive industry and stay investigation into national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed and subsequent tariffs (S. 3266), S5366–S5369 [25JY]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5442, S5444 [30JY], S5478–S5480 [31JY], S5531, S5548 [1AU], S5600, S5606–S5608 [15AU], S5706, S5707, S5710 [20AU], S5744, S5745, S5753–S5755 [21AU], S5796, S5802, S5806, S5813, S5814, S5816 [22AU], S5964, S5966, S6001 [28AU], S6014, S6018 [4SE], S6036, S6037 [5SE], S6042, S6046–S6048 [6SE], S6117 [12SE], S6568, S6612, S6616, S6643, S6648 [5OC]

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp.: anniversary, S6805 [11OC]

Labor Day: observance, S6024 [4SE]

Labor unions: importance, S6024 [4SE]

——— protection of workers’ wages and pensions, S5553 [1AU]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (S. Res. 404), S1155 [15FE], S1291, S1292 [28FE]

Micron Technology, Inc.: anniversary, S6435 [2OC]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (S. 1105), S2667 [15MY]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (S. 3324), S5610 [15AU], S7125 [27NO]

NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, S2782 [21MY], S6406 [1OC], S6421, S6432 [2OC], S6490 [3OC]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (S. Res. 695), S7062 [15NO]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 625), S6146 [12SE], S6349 [26SE]

National Retirement Security Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 654), S6349 [26SE]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (S. Res. 418), S1293 [28FE]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (S. Res. 632), S6232 [18SE], S6397 [28SE]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S927 [13FE], S2131–S2138 [16AP], S2192 [17AP], S2315 [19AP]

North Charleston, SC: decision of Boeing Co., factory employees to unionize, S2959 [4JN]

Northern Mariana Islands: incentivize hiring U.S. workers (H.R. 5956), S4810 [28JN]

——— incentivize hiring U.S. workers (S. 2325), S2349–S2354 [23AP]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), S7947 [19DE]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (S. Res. 682), S6881 [11OC]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal the individual health insurance mandate, S220 [17JA]

Pensions: provide alternative minimum funding rules for certain single-employer benefit plans maintained by community newspaper, unanimous-consent request, S2466 [26AP]

——— provide for salary reductions for certain employees of pension plans in critical or declining status that reduces participant benefits, S182 [16JA]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S2377 [24AP], S6128–S6130 [12SE], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6787 [11OC]

——— transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (S. 987), S1683 [13MR]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (S. 1633), S5676 [16AU]

Puerto Rico: temporarily reduce payroll taxes for workers, expand child tax credit, increase access to SBA programs to assist small businesses, and improve availability of economic statistics (S. 2873), S2782 [21MY]

Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S2811 [22MY], S2953 [4JN], S2975 [5JN], S5227 [24JY], S5316 [25JY]

SEC: grant authority to reject certain corporate stock buyback offers, S1531 [8MR]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, S7749, S7752 [18DE]

Second Chance Month: designate (S. Res. 440), S2497 [26AP]

Small business: allow multiple small businesses to pool employees, across multiple States, for the purpose of purchasing health insurance coverage for their employees in a large group market, S6793 [11OC]

Small Business Saturday: designate (S. Res. 692), S7062 [15NO]

Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries (nonprofit organization): tribute, S464 [23JA]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (S. 337), S674–S677, S682 [7FE]

Supreme Court: decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, S4466 [27JN]

——— hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, S1262–S1264 [28FE]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 464), S2498 [26AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S10 [3JA], S81, S84, S100 [9JA], S113, S122–S124, S128 [10JA], S143, S157–S159 [11JA], S173 [16JA], S213, S227, S234, S236 [17JA], S265 [18JA], S446, S448 [23JA], S478, S482 [24JA], S507, S509–S511 [25JA], S531, S544 [29JA], S557, S566, S567 [30JA], S596, S601 [5FE], S617, S630 [6FE], S673, S677–S680, S684 [7FE], S1325 [5MR], S1406, S1407 [7MR], S1801 [20MR], S1858 [21MR], S1886 [22MR], S1994 [9AP], S2061, S2063–S2066 [11AP], S2085, S2087 [12AP], S2132 [16AP], S2191, S2193, S2195, S2196, S2198, S2199, S2207–S2214 [17AP], S2228, S2242 [18AP], S2290 [19AP], S2334 [23AP], S2360, S2372 [24AP], S2570, S2571 [9MY], S2599 [10MY], S2658, S2672 [15MY], S2689 [16MY], S3013–S3016 [6JN], S3289 [7JN], S3395 [11JN], S3730, S3745 [12JN], S3864, S3877 [13JN], S3930 [14JN], S4012, S4017 [19JN], S4254, S4256, S4259, S4263–S4265, S4276 [20JN], S4313, S4315–S4318 [21JN], S4354, S4365 [25JN], S4381 [26JN], S4460, S4489–S4491 [27JN], S4690 [28JN], S4882 [11JY], S4960, S4963 [16JY], S4974 [17JY], S5027, S5050–S5052 [18JY], S5080 [19JY], S5227 [24JY], S5403 [26JY], S5464, S5465, S5467 [31JY], S5528 [1AU], S5614 [15AU], S5672, S5679, S5686 [16AU], S5734 [21AU], S5791 [22AU], S5962 [28AU], S6122–S6124 [12SE], S6273 [24SE], S6284, S6290 [25SE], S6418 [2OC], S6736, S6758 [10OC], S6778, S6807 [11OC], S7474 [12DE], S7885 [19DE]

Taxation: encourage employers to hire individuals working in dying industries or occupations made obsolete by technology (S. 2648), S7228 [29NO]

——— encourage retirement savings (S. 2526), S1580 [8MR]

——— permit employers to make matching contributions to workers under certain retirement plans as if worker student loan payments were salary reduction contributions to the retirement plan (S. 3771), S7791 [18DE]

——— promote retirement savings on behalf of small business employees by improving SIMPLE retirement accounts and easing the transition from a SIMPLE plan to a 401(k) plan (S. 3197), S4917 [11JY]

——— provide a tax credit to businesses that invest in American jobs, provide fair wages and benefits, employ active duty personnel, recruit veterans, and maintain a diverse workforce (S. 1778), S7125 [27NO]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]

——— provide matching payments for retirement savings contributions by certain individuals (S. 3636), S7053 [15NO]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria (S. 1892), S5803 [22AU], S5888 [23AU]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars, S5409–S5411 [26JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S61 [8JA], S269 [18JA], S558, S570–S572 [30JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Federal employees, S5332, S5345–S5351 [25JY], S5416 [26JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S215 [17JA], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2760 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2804 [22MY], S3002 [6JN], S3271, S3285 [7JN], S7149 [28NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, S6808 [11OC]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, S7125 [27NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to workers’ rights, S2027 [10AP]

——— evaluation of coal industry policies, S7324 [6DE]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps: establish (S. 1403), S7853 [19DE]

Unemployment: rates, S2571 [9MY]

Veterans Educational Assistance Act: implementation, S7216 [29NO]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), S6364 [27SE]

Women’s Congressional Staff Association: anniversary (S. Res. 630), S6194 [17SE]

Workers’ Memorial Day: observance, S2918 [24MY]

Reports

Financial Oversight Management Board Recommendations Relative to Labor Reform in Private Sector: Puerto Rico Federal, Political, and Economy Relations Commission, S5917–S5928 [23AU]

Reports filed

Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1337) (S. Rept. 115–254), S2834 [22MY]

Career and Technical Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 965) (H. Rept. 115–786), H5748 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3798, Save American Workers Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1059) (H. Rept. 115–949), H8169 [12SE]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6757, Family Savings Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4431) (H. Rept. 115–946), H8169 [12SE]

Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 754) (S. Rept. 115–263), S2991 [5JN]

Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1887) (S. Rept. 115–205), S612 [5FE]

Employer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4616) (H. Rept. 115–906), H7775 [28AU]

Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1552) (H. Rept. 115–1068), H9819 [10DE]

Family Savings Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6757) (H. Rept. 115–959), H8742 [24SE]

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Extension and Eligibility for Services Under Such Programs Clarification: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4451) (H. Rept. 115–686), H4241 [18MY]

Include Active Duty for Suspending Charges to Veterans’ Educational Assistance During Periods of Suspended Participation in Vocational Rehabilitation Programs: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5538) (H. Rept. 115–870), H7154 [24JY]

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5509) (H. Rept. 115–975), H8883 [25SE]

Jobs for Tribes Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 115–1064), H9762 [3DE]

Listing Reform Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 717) (H. Rept. 115–560), H1211 [15FE]

Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 701) (S. Rept. 115–204), S612 [5FE]

National Park Service Temporary Limited Appointment Regulations Application Modification: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6599) (H. Rept. 115–967), H8882 [25SE]

Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2325) (S. Rept. 115–214), S1840 [20MR]

Political Appointee Burrowing Prevention Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1132) (S. Rept. 115–387), S7088 [26NO]

Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4508) (H. Rept. 115–550), H1074 [8FE]

Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4673) (H. Rept. 115–1018), H9509 [13NO]

Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6760) (H. Rept. 115–958), H8742 [24SE]

Recreation Not Red-Tape Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 115–1063), H9762 [3DE]

Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5874) (H. Rept. 115–1065), H9762 [3DE]

Save Community Newspaper Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6377) (H. Rept. 115–1011), H9467 [6NO]

Small Business Employee Ownership Promotion Enhancement Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1538), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1538) (S. Rept. 115–436), S7925 [19DE]

Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3737) (H. Rept. 115–512), H168 [11JA]

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217) (S. Rept. 115–434), S7925 [19DE]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 115–758), H5283 [19JN]

Support Goals of International Women’s Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 426), S1946 [22MR]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5649) (H. Rept. 115–864), H7153 [24JY]

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5294) (H. Rept. 115–749), H5092 [12JN]

TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1896), S6438 [2OC]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403) (S. Rept. 115–420), S7356 [6DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2987) (H. Rept. 115–1066), H9767 [6DE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention (CBP HiRe) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1305) (S. Rept. 115–270), S3292 [7JN]

Veterans Serving Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5938) (H. Rept. 115–871), H7154 [24JY]

Veterans Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2648) (H. Rept. 115–825), H6262 [16JY]

Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Adjustment Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1888) (S. Rept. 115–330), S6028 [4SE]

Women in Aerospace Education Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4254), S5692 [16AU]

Statements

House Republican Tax Proposal Repeats Flaws in 2017 Tax Law: Robert Greenstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, H9173 [28SE]

Unity Declaration on Racism and Poverty: Several Religious Leaders, H1364 [5MR]

Why I Am a Republican: Hunt Wasden, E645 [15MY]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Deanna Butler, H5194 [14JN]

——— Latifah Trezvant, H5194 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 724, House of Representatives adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act, H813 [6FE]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 965, consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6057 [11JY]

H. Res. 1059, consideration of H.R. 3798, Save American Workers Act, H8181 [13SE]

H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6757, Family Savings Act, H9101 [27SE]

H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, H9101 [27SE]

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076–H6082 [11JY]

H.R. 959, Dept. of HHS advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs extension, H6605–H6607 [23JY]

H.R. 1132, Political Appointee Burrowing Prevention Act, H1414 [6MR]

H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, H7175–H7190 [25JY]

H.R. 2772, Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Accountability (SEA) Act, S2732 [16MY]

H.R. 2772, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Accountability (SEA) Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 3728, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act, H6598 [23JY]

H.R. 3737, Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act, H1416 [6MR]

H.R. 4254, Women in Aerospace Education Act, S6364 [27SE], H9580 [27NO]

H.R. 4258, Family Self-Sufficiency Act, H178–H180 [16JA]

H.R. 4431, Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act, H9076 [26SE]

H.R. 4451, homeless veterans reintegration programs extension and eligibility for services under such programs clarification, H4263 [21MY]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 4924, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, H797–H803 [6FE]

H.R. 5102, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, H5045 [12JN]

H.R. 5294, Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act, H5115 [13JN]

H.R. 5509, Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act, S7947 [19DE], H8862 [25SE], H10417 [20DE]

H.R. 5538, include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in Dept. of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation programs, H7133 [24JY]

H.R. 5649, Transition Improvement Act, H7135–H7137 [24JY]

H.R. 5892, Dept. of Labor Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace establishment, H5129 [13JN]

H.R. 5938, Veterans Serving Veterans Act, H7142 [24JY]

H.R. 5956, Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act, H4745–H4747 [5JN]

H.R. 6599, National Park Service temporary limited appointment regulations application modification, H8859 [25SE]

H.R. 6757, Family Savings Act, H9118–H9126 [27SE]

H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, H9158–H9165 [28SE]

H.R. 7164, Ireland addition to E-3 nonimmigrant visa program, H9676 [28NO]

S. 488, JOBS and Investor Confidence Act, H6295–H6306 [17JY]

S. 899, Dept. of Veterans Affairs application of requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees, S1848 [20MR]

S. 899, Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act, H6213 [16JY]

S. 1305, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention (CBP HiRe) Act, S6774 [10OC]

S. 2274, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, S8011 [21DE]

S. 2282, Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act, S68 [8JA]

S. 2325, Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act, S2351–S2354 [23AP]

S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act, S1249–S1251 [27FE]

S. 2518, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S1456–S1460 [7MR]

S. 2689, Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act, S2219–S2222 [17AP]

S. 2730, Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act, S2346–S2348 [23AP]

S. 2943, Tribal Employment and Jobs Protection Act, S2880 [23MY]

S. 2952, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S2899–S2906, S2927–S2934 [24MY]

S. 3598, Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief and Reform Act, S6820 [11OC]

S. 3749, Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, S7540–S7548, S7588–S7597 [13DE], H10192–H10200 [13DE]

S. 3784, Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S7928–S7930 [19DE]

S. Con. Res. 34, commend history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Marshall Islands, recognize importance of Compact of Free Association renegotiation, and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S., S1253 [27FE]

S. Con. Res. 50, commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens of the Marshall Islands and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S., S6929 [13NO]

S. Res. 404, Memphis, TN, sanitation workers’ strike anniversary, S909 [13FE]

S. Res. 416, Career and Technical Education Month, S1252 [27FE]

S. Res. 418, National Rosie the Riveter Day, S1290 [28FE]

S. Res. 426, support goals of International Women’s Day, S1581 [8MR], S2281–S2283 [18AP]

S. Res. 427, support goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day, S1582 [8MR]

S. Res. 440, Second Chance Month, S1846 [20MR]

S. Res. 464, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 486, support goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day, S2490 [26AP]

S. Res. 487, support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities, S2490 [26AP]

S. Res. 625, National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, S6145 [12SE]

S. Res. 630, Women’s Congressional Staff Association anniversary, S6192 [17SE]

S. Res. 632, National Workforce Development Month, S6231 [18SE]

S. Res. 654, support goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Week, S6347 [26SE]

S. Res. 665, National Employee Ownership Month, S6451 [2OC]

S. Res. 676, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, S6822 [11OC]

S. Res. 682, national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program, S6825 [11OC]

S. Res. 692, Small Business Saturday, S7056 [15NO]

S. Res. 695, National Apprenticeship Week, S7057 [15NO]

S. Res. 743, International Association of Fire Fighters anniversary, S8029 [22DE]

EMPORIA, KS

Remarks in House

National Teachers Hall of Fame: designate a National Memorial to Fallen Educators (S. 167), H3327 [16AP]

Reports filed

National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 115–533), H676 [29JA]

Texts of

S. 167, National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act, H3327 [16AP]

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Kansas: tribute to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education initiatives, H486 [18JA]

National Teachers Hall of Fame: designate a National Memorial to Fallen Educators (S. 167), H3327 [16AP]

Reports filed

National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 115–533), H676 [29JA]

Texts of

S. 167, National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act, H3327 [16AP]

EMPOWERING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6729), H7920 [6SE]

Letters

Provisions: several civil liberties and privacy organizations, H9054 [26SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6729), H9052–H9056 [26SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6729) (H. Rept. 115–981), H9088 [26SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6729, provisions, H9052 [26SE]

EMPOWERING PHARMACISTS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST OPIOID ABUSE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4275), H5066, H5067 [12JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4275, provisions, H5066 [12JN]

EMPOWERING SENIORS’ ENROLLMENT DECISION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6662), H8120, H8121 [12SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6662) (H. Rept. 115–935), H8106 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6662, provisions, H8120 [12SE]

EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH ENHANCED FINANCIAL COUNSELING ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1635), H7856, H7857, H7858, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7837 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 1635): consideration (see H. Res. 1049), H7824 [4SE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 1635), H7861 [5SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Education: discharge Federal loan debt of students enrolled at schools that closed, H7835 [5SE]

——— encourage eligible educational institutions to provide additional information and counseling services to Federal student aid recipients, H7859 [5SE]

——— encourage institutions of higher education to have students attend in-person loan counseling sessions, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— ensure Pell grants used at a school which has closed do not count toward Pell Grant lifetime caps, H7835 [5SE]

——— inform college students of anticipated monthly payments for any income-driven student loan repayment plans for which they are eligible as part of annual counseling process, H7857, H7858 [5SE]

——— inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer as part of annual counseling process, H7857 [5SE]

——— notify parents that their dependents may qualify for scholarships, grants, and Federal work-study jobs prior to taking out Parent PLUS loans and of early repayment options, H7858 [5SE]

——— provide all college students with explanation on seeking additional assistance from the financial aid office should they experience a change in financial circumstances, H7856 [5SE]

——— require as part of annual counseling process to inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer, H7856 [5SE]

——— require student loan exit counseling include a warning about fraudulent third-party debt relief companies, H7860, H7861 [5SE]

Enact (H.R. 1635), H7850–H7864 [5SE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7834–H7839 [5SE]

——— motion to recommit, H7861 [5SE]

Veterans: ensure than veterans receive financial counseling when applying for student loans, H7861 [5SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1635, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1049) (H. Rept. 115–919), H7824 [4SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1049, consideration of H.R. 1635, provisions, H7834 [5SE]

H.R. 1635, provisions, H7853–H7855 [5SE]

ENARSON, SUSIE AND TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1150 [14AU]

ENCINAL, TX

Bills and resolutions

Encinal Veterans Post Office: designate (see S. 3548), S6541 [4OC]

Remarks in House

Encinal Veterans Post Office: designate (H.R. 1211), H9726 [29NO], E1581 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Encinal Veterans Post Office: designate (H.R. 1211), S7529 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 1211, Encinal Veterans Post Office, Encinal, TX, H9726 [29NO]

S. 3548, Encinal Veterans Post Office, Encinal, TX, S6543 [4OC]

ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP.

Remarks in House

Dye, Melinda: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1246 [13SE]

Green, Gary: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1247 [13SE]

Kline, Michael: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]

Sell, Jerre: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Patient Advocate Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]

Summers, Matthew: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1249 [13SE]

ENCOURAGING SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATORS

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6368), H6195 [13JY]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H8809 [25SE]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8809 [25SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8809 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6368), H8808–H8810 [25SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6368) (H. Rept. 115–956), H8737 [20SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6368, provisions, H8808 [25SE]

ENCUENTRO (organization)

Remarks in House

Home health aide program: tribute, E590 [7MY]

END BANKING FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKERS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2219), H3075–H3078 [10AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1220 [20FE]

——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1226 [23FE]

Texts of

H.R. 2219, provisions, H3075 [10AP]

END EMPLOYER COLLUSION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5632), H3870 [9MY]

END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 918), S277 [18JA], S415 [21JA]

END PALESTINIAN TERROR SALARIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3801), S7989 [20DE]

END RACIAL PROFILING ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1498), H1496 [8MR]

END THE CYPRUS ARMS EMBARGO ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5508), H7684 [25JY]

END THE SHUTDOWN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4872), H603 [20JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4872): unanimous-consent request, H594, H601 [20JA], H605, H606, H607, H608, H609 [21JA], H611, H612, H614 [22JA]

END TRAFFICKING OF NATIVE AMERICANS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3280), S5423 [26JY]

ENDANGERED FISH RECOVERY PROGRAMS EXTENSION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4465), H1515, H1516 [13MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2166) (S. Rept. 115–374), S7087 [26NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4465) (H. Rept. 115–567), H1217 [16FE]

Texts of

H.R. 4465, provisions, H1515 [13MR]

ENDANGERED SALMON AND FISHERIES PREDATION PREVENTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2083), H5703, H5704 [26JN]

——— consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 2083): consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

Letters

Provisions: Noah Oppenheim, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, H5700 [26JN]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council and Jaime A. Pinkham, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, H5701 [26JN]

——— several fish and wildlife agencies, H5702 [26JN]

——— Terry Turner, Ed Northern, and Brad Throssel, Trout Unlimited (organization), H5699 [26JN]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 2083, provisions, H5700 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: report to Congress on potential impact of lethal taking of sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H5704 [26JN]

Enact (H.R. 2083), H4591 [23MY], H5696–H5705 [26JN], E934 [27JN]

——— consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— corrections in engrossment, H5706 [26JN]

Fish and fishing: clarify that lethal take authority relative to reducing predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species applies to only sea lions, rather than all pinnipeds, H5704 [26JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2083, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Texts of

H. Res 961, consideration of H.R. 2083, provisions, H5668 [26JN]

H.R. 2083, provisions, H5703 [26JN]

ENDANGERED SALMON PREDATION PREVENTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3119), S7361, S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 3119), H10085 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3119), S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3119) (S. Rept. 115–400), S7240 [29NO]

Texts of

S. 3119, provisions, H10085 [11DE]

ENDANGERED SPECIES

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6062, S6102 [6SE]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H5703, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7361, S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Articles and editorials

Act Is Broken, S6628 [5OC]

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see S. 3196), S4916 [11JY] (see H.R. 4819), H551 [18JA]

Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels: implement (see H.R. 5763), H3929 [10MY]

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

Arizona: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in Yavapai County, AZ (see H.R. 6146), H5284 [19JN]

Conservation of natural resources: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: require payment for damages and losses to James Doyle due to taking of private land by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as protected tortoise habitat, now designated Red Cliffs Desert Reserve (see S. 2531), S1578 [8MR]

Ecology and environment: prohibit listing of a living nonnative species as a threatened species or an endangered species (see S. 2778), S2485 [26AP]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 3119), S4344 [21JN] (see S. 3315), S5518 [31JY]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

Government regulations: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 3038), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6060), H5021 [8JN]

National Orca Protection Month: observance (see H. Res. 959), H5580 [22JN]

Roads and highways: establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States (see S. 2587), S1875 [21MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

——— reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H4242 [18MY]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision (see H.R. 6877), H8884 [25SE]

——— remove freshwater mussels from the list of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 6668), H7751 [10AU]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6784), H8170 [12SE]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

——— remove the red wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife for North Carolina (see H.R. 6119), H5200 [14JN]

——— require delisting of Mexican gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act (see S. 2277), S46 [4JA]

Washington County, UT: amend certain conservation plans to provide for a transportation route (see S. 3297), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5597), H3505 [24AP]

Wildlife: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]

——— prohibit taking any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife for a trophy in the U.S. and importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the U.S. (see H.R. 5690), H3781 [7MY]

World Bonobo Day: designate (see H. Res. 738), H1178 [14FE]

Letters

Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Noah Oppenheim, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, H5700 [26JN]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council and Jaime A. Pinkham, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, H5701 [26JN]

——— several fish and wildlife agencies, H5702 [26JN]

——— Terry Turner, Ed Northern, and Brad Throssel, Trout Unlimited (organization), H5699 [26JN]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]

——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]

——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]

——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]

——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]

——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Forest Service reform of Federal forest conservation regulations: several environmental organizations, H3997 [16MY]

Remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act: James Unsworth, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9515 [14NO]

——— Joe Stohr, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9516 [14NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H753 [5FE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H753 [5FE]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5700 [26JN]

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Motions

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (H.R. 4819), H6312–H6315 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]

Arizona: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in Yavapai County, AZ (H.R. 6146), H9483, H9484 [13NO]

Corps of Engineers: prohibit building any new, unproven structures for endangered species along the Missouri River, H8226 [13SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]

Dept. of the Interior: maintain annual base funding for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins fish recovery programs and require a report on implementation of those programs (H.R. 4465), H1515, H1516 [13MR]

——— report to Congress on potential impact of lethal taking of sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H5704 [26JN]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H6178 [13JY]

Endangered Species Act: reform, H6467 [18JY]

Fish and fishing: clarify that lethal take authority relative to reducing predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species applies to only sea lions, rather than all pinnipeds, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H4591 [23MY], H5696–H5705 [26JN], E934 [27JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), corrections in engrossment, H5706 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), H10085 [11DE]

Forest Service: reform Federal forest conservation regulations, H3996 [16MY]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

Maine: anniversary of Merrymeeting Bay Bald Eagle spotting trip, E1293 [25SE]

National Orca Protection Month: observance (H. Res. 959), H5753 [27JN]

Orca Awareness Month: observance, H5701 [26JN]

Republican Party: wildlife management policies, H5701 [26JN]

Terrorism: link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, E1481 [30OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export (H.R. 2504), H753–H755 [5FE]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6364), H6467 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to carry out any rulemaking on the status of the lesser prairie chicken, H6518, H6519 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the threatened species or endangered species listing of any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a periodic review, H6508, H6509 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to treat New Mexico meadow jumping mouse as an endangered species, H6517, H6518 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to treat Preble’s meadow jumping mouse as a threatened species, H6507, H6508 [18JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (H.R. 6344), H6467 [18JY]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9543–H9550 [16NO]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (H.R. 4819), S7950 [19DE]

American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 553), S4293 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (S. 1417), S6102 [6SE]

Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7368, S7369 [6DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision, S6628 [5OC]

Reports filed

Clarify Treatment of Alaska Native Articles of Handicraft Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4069) (H. Rept. 115–675), H3975 [15MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Cottonwood Land Exchange Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6146) (H. Rept. 115–895), H7750 [10AU]

Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4819), S7241 [29NO]

Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2166) (S. Rept. 115–374), S7087 [26NO]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act (H.R. 4465) (H. Rept. 115–567), H1217 [16FE]

Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3119) (S. Rept. 115–400), S7240 [29NO]

Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3131) (H. Rept. 115–563), H1211 [15FE]

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]

Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States (EMPOWERS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6345) (H. Rept. 115–1051), H9667 [27NO]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3916) (H. Rept. 115–838), H6556 [18JY]

Gray Wolf State Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 115–487), H18 [8JA]

Listing Reform Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 717) (H. Rept. 115–560), H1211 [15FE]

Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6784) (H. Rept. 115–1012), H9470 [9NO]

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 224) (H. Rept. 115–735), H5092 [12JN]

Providing ESA Timing Improvements That Increase Opportunities for Nonlisting (PETITION) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6355) (H. Rept. 115–1105), H10586 [21DE]

Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2603) (H. Rept. 115–562), H1211 [15FE]

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 115–561), H1211 [15FE]

Streamlining Environmental Approvals (SEA) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3133) (H. Rept. 115–1030), H9567 [16NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Exemption of Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers From Certain Inspections Prior to Export: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2504) (H. Rept. 115–506), H131 [10JA]

Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects (WHOLE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6346) (H. Rept. 115–1050), H9666 [27NO]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]

——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

Statements

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 1142, consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9515 [14NO]

H. Res 961, consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5668 [26JN]

H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5703 [26JN]

H.R. 2504, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export, H753 [5FE]

H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]

H.R. 4465, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H1515 [13MR]

H.R. 4819, Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act, H6312 [17JY]

H.R. 6146, Cottonwood Land Exchange Act, H9483 [13NO]

H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9543 [16NO]

S. 2587, establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, S1876–S1878 [21MR]

S. 3119, Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act, H10085 [11DE]

S. Res. 553, American Eagle Day, S4284 [20JN]

ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Articles and editorials

Act Is Broken, S6628 [5OC]

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: require payment for damages and losses to James Doyle due to taking of private land by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as protected tortoise habitat, now designated Red Cliffs Desert Reserve (see S. 2531), S1578 [8MR]

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

——— prohibit listing of a living nonnative species as a threatened species or an endangered species (see S. 2778), S2485 [26AP]

——— prohibit taking any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife for a trophy in the U.S. and importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the U.S. (see H.R. 5690), H3781 [7MY]

——— provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

Roads and highways: establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States (see S. 2587), S1875 [21MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision (see H.R. 6877), H8884 [25SE]

——— remove freshwater mussels from the list of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 6668), H7751 [10AU]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6784), H8170 [12SE]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

——— require delisting of Mexican gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act (see S. 2277), S46 [4JA]

Letters

Forest Service reform of Federal forest conservation regulations: several environmental organizations, H3997 [16MY]

Remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act: James Unsworth, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9515 [14NO]

——— Joe Stohr, Washington (State) Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, H9516 [14NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H753 [5FE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H753 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: consider conservation measures already in place to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining if Federal action will jeopardize either species or habitat, H4223, H4224 [18MY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for payment of legal fees of outside advocacy groups for certain environmental settlements, H6529, H6530 [18JY]

Forest Service: reform Federal forest conservation regulations, H3996 [16MY]

Reform, H6467 [18JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export (H.R. 2504), H753–H755 [5FE]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6364), H6467 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to carry out any rulemaking on the status of the lesser prairie chicken, H6518, H6519 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to treat New Mexico meadow jumping mouse as an endangered species, H6517, H6518 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to treat Preble’s meadow jumping mouse as a threatened species, H6507, H6508 [18JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (H.R. 6344), H6467 [18JY]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9543–H9550 [16NO]

——— remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), consideration (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Reform, S5601 [15AU]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of the decision, S6628 [5OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3131) (H. Rept. 115–563), H1211 [15FE]

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]

Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States (EMPOWERS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6345) (H. Rept. 115–1051), H9667 [27NO]

Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3916) (H. Rept. 115–838), H6556 [18JY]

Gray Wolf State Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 424) (H. Rept. 115–487), H18 [8JA]

Listing Reform Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 717) (H. Rept. 115–560), H1211 [15FE]

Manage Our Wolves Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6784) (H. Rept. 115–1012), H9470 [9NO]

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 224) (H. Rept. 115–735), H5092 [12JN]

Providing ESA Timing Improvements That Increase Opportunities for Nonlisting (PETITION) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6355) (H. Rept. 115–1105), H10586 [21DE]

Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2603) (H. Rept. 115–562), H1211 [15FE]

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 115–561), H1211 [15FE]

Streamlining Environmental Approvals (SEA) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3133) (H. Rept. 115–1030), H9567 [16NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Exemption of Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers From Certain Inspections Prior to Export: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2504) (H. Rept. 115–506), H131 [10JA]

Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects (WHOLE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6346) (H. Rept. 115–1050), H9666 [27NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 1142, consideration of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9515 [14NO]

H.R. 2504, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export, H753 [5FE]

H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act, H9543 [16NO]

S. 2587, establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, S1876–S1878 [21MR]

ENDANGERED SPECIES LITIGATION REASONABLENESS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3131) (H. Rept. 115–563), H1211 [15FE]

ENDANGERED SPECIES TRANSPARENCY AND REASONABLENESS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3608) (H. Rept. 115–1048), H9666 [27NO]

ENDICOTT, GARY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1529 [8MR]

ENDING DUPLICATIVE PERMITTING ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6107) (H. Rept. 115–1004), H9462 [2NO]

ENDING FORCED ARBITRATION FOR VICTIMS OF DATA BREACHES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5165), H1372 [5MR]

ENDING NEEDLESS DELIVERY SUBSIDIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2638), S2040 [10AP]

ENDING THE MONOPOLY OF POWER OVER WORKPLACE HARASSMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND REPORTING (EMPOWER) ACT-PART I

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

ENDING TOO BIG TO JAIL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2544), S1735 [14MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2544), S1709 [14MR]

ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 451), S1948 [22MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 451, designate, S1956 [22MR]

ENERGIZING AMERICAN MARITIME ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1240), H3497 [24AP]

ENERGIZING AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5893), H7147 [24JY], H7889 [6SE]

ENERGY see Power Resources; Renewable Energy

ENERGY CYBERSECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2444), S1164 [15FE]

ENERGY DIPLOMACY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5535), H7197–H7199 [25JY]

Texts of

H.R. 5535, provisions, H7197 [25JY]

ENERGY EFFICIENCY DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

Remarks in House

Observance, E1371 [5OC]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 668), S6546 [4OC], S6760 [10OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 668, designate, S6544 [4OC]

ENERGY EMERGENCY LEADERSHIP ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5174) (H. Rept. 115–793), H5973 [28JN]

ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND RESPONSE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2649), S2075 [11AP]

ENERGY NORTHWEST (company)

Remarks in House

Anderson, Cathey: Energy Northwest (company) CEO Lifesaving Award recipient, H8890 [26SE]

ENERGY OPPORTUNITY ZONES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5441), H3063 [9AP]

ENERGY POLICY ACT

Bills and resolutions

BLM: clarify authorized categorical exclusions and authorize additional categorical exclusions to streamline the oil and gas permitting process (see H.R. 6106), H5199 [14JN]

Dept. of Energy: carry out demonstration projects relative to advanced nuclear reactor technologies to support domestic energy needs (see H.R. 5260), H1542 [13MR]

——— establish a small business voucher program to be used at national laboratories in any technology area (see S. 2858), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5839), H4137 [16MY]

——— establish coal technology program to improve conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels and continue research on rare earth element separation technologies (see S. 2803), S2552 [8MY]

——— make innovative technology loan guarantee support available for battery storage technologies (see H.R. 7312), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide that certain coal-fired powerplants are eligible for loan guarantees (see S. 3653), S7051 [15NO]

——— reauthorize research in fossil energy and promote development and demonstration of environmentally responsible coal and natural gas technologies (see H.R. 5745), H3928 [10MY]

U.S. Enrichment Corp. Fund: permanently rescind unobligated amounts (see H.R. 6704), H7870 [5SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: provide for a low-dose radiation basic research program, H5777, H5778 [27JN]

——— provide for a low-dose radiation basic research program (H.R. 4675), H1090–H1092 [13FE], H4936 [7JN]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: amend (S. 245), H9782–H9789 [10DE]

Reports filed

Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1457) (S. Rept. 115–251), S2793 [21MY]

Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1337) (S. Rept. 115–254), S2834 [22MY]

Common Sense Permitting Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6106) (H. Rept. 115–955), H8737 [20SE]

Energy Technology Maturation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1799) (S. Rept. 115–252), S2793 [21MY]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 245) (H. Rept. 115–1057), H9757 [30NO]

Low-Dose Radiation Research Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4675) (H. Rept. 115–554), H1125 [13FE]

Native American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 210) (H. Rept. 115–993), H9442 [23OC]

Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization (RIVER) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1336) (S. Rept. 115–250), S2793 [21MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4675, Low-Dose Radiation Research Act, H1090 [13FE]

S. 245, Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act amendments, H9782–H9788 [10DE]

ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to lease underused facilities of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see S. 3618), S6964 [14NO]

——— establish Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership (CHP TAP) Program (see H.R. 6949), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide Federal financial assistance to States to implement State energy security plans (see S. 3676), S7241 [29NO]

Power resources: reinstate ban on export of coal, crude oil, and natural gas produced in the U.S. (see S. 2886), S2793 [21MY]

ENERGY RELIABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2681), S2218 [17AP]

ENERGY REORGANIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Whistleblowing: clarify whistleblower rights and protections for Dept. of Energy and NRC employees (see S. 2968), S2924 [24MY]

ENERGY SAVINGS AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 385), S6758–S6761 [10OC]

ENERGY SAVINGS THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 723) (H. Rept. 115–575), H1226 [23FE]

ENERGY SECTOR INNOVATION CREDIT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7196), H9743 [29NO]

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY MATURATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1799) (S. Rept. 115–252), S2793 [21MY]

ENG, KYLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1199 [4SE]

ENGEL, ELIOT L. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4663 [23MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN], H5984 [3JY]

Articles and editorials

Bolster the U.S. Judiciary’s Defense Against Putin’s Kleptocracy, Anders Aslund, Hill (publication), E907• [25JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H551 [18JA]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see H.R. 5480), H3208 [12AP]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H1501 [8MR]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H9415 [2OC]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9415 [2OC]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 1759), H3978 [15MY]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]

Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building, Brentwood, NY: designate (see H.R. 5412), H3049 [26MR]

Bangladesh: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (see H. Res. 1169), H9767 [6DE]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H19 [8JA]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 3613), H1227 [23FE]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3064 [9AP]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H3928 [10MY]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see H. Res. 1111), H9421 [5OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 103), H783 [5FE]

Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 946), H5224 [15JN]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Coast Guard: prohibit establishment of new anchorages in the Hudson River between Kingston and Yonkers, NY, until issuance of report on environmental impact of such anchorages (see H.R. 2619), H3507 [24AP]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H5648 [25JN]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform investigations of claims of violations of rights and protections by employees, update sexual harassment prevention and response training, and institute discrimination surveys (see H.R. 4396), H555 [18JA]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8171 [12SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H7772 [24AU]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1609 [14MR]

deGrom, Jacob A.: Baseball Writers’ Association of America National League Cy Young Award recipient (see H. Res. 1153), H9568 [16NO]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H6464 [17JY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H5153 [13JN]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H3095 [10AP]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2351), H3707 [26AP]

——— enhance national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis (see H.R. 5794), H3975 [15MY]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H1607 [14MR]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H733 [30JA]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H9420 [5OC]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5796), H4778 [5JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H4584 [22MY]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see H.R. 6748), H9420 [5OC]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H1698 [19MR]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H4739 [1JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify rights of all persons held or detained at a port of entry or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 1006), H3452 [23AP]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9432 [12OC]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H170 [11JA]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H3096 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8727 [13SE]

——— provide for additional lead-based paint poisoning prevention procedures for families with children under a certain age (see H.R. 6252), H8739 [20SE]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H737 [2FE]

——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H3096 [10AP]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see H.R. 4471), H3097 [10AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H5153 [13JN]

Dept. of State: amend laws relative to energy diplomacy and security within the Dept. (see H.R. 5535), H3395 [17AP]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see H.R. 6651), H7742 [3AU]

——— maintain existing regulations governing exportation of certain weapons and military equipment on U.S. Munitions list (see H.R. 4765), H132 [10JA]

——— provide for certain authorities (see H.R. 5592), H3505 [24AP]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9432 [12OC]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program to reimburse public transportation agencies that offer free unlimited transportation passes to eligible individuals (see H.R. 5542), H3396 [17AP]

——— issue a rule requiring new passenger motor vehicles to be equipped with a child safety alert system to prevent leaving an unattended child in the vehicle (see H.R. 2801), H9431 [12OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H8886 [25SE]

——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 1445), H3783 [7MY]

DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H3835 [8MY]

Discrimination: eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those living with HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 1739), H4849 [6JN]

——— prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8171 [12SE]

——— provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H4692 [23MY]

Diseases and disorders: recognize importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide (see H. Res. 593), H5978 [28JN]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5649 [25JN]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H4730 [24MY]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H7751 [10AU]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H2043 [22MR]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: align certain provisions with Federal disability laws and policies intended to remove societal and institutional barriers to employment opportunities for people with disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H4285 [21MY]

Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H5094 [12JN]

——— prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H4981 [7JN]

FBI: require records of National Instant Criminal Background Check System be retained for a certain period of time (see H.R. 5461), H3095 [10AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H6042 [10JY]

——— reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H9092 [26SE]

FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H9768 [6DE]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7751 [10AU]

——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 1475), H4981 [7JN]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H3211 [12AP]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1374 [5MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1502 [8MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 7290), H10209 [13DE]

Foreign trade: control export, reexport, and transfer of commodities, software, and technology to protect national security and promote U.S. foreign policy (see H.R. 5040), H1211 [15FE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7777 [28AU]

FTC: establish Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 444), H902 [6FE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10512 [20DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H3096 [10AP]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7732 [27JY]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5286 [19JN]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 392), H1127 [13FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5154 [13JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H6042 [10JY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H8887 [25SE]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1610 [14MR]

——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H1267 [26FE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H18 [8JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H82 [9JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1340 [1MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3708 [26AP]

Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 7108), H9471 [9NO]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H6042 [10JY]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H6042 [10JY]

Latex Allergy Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1114), H9414 [2OC]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

——— promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 7291), H10209 [13DE]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY: designate (see H.R. 7293), H10209 [13DE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H1506 [9MR]

Maurice D. Hinchey Post Office Building, Saugerties, NY: designate (see H.R. 4722), H405 [16JA]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H3887 [9MY]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H5094 [12JN]

——— provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment (see H.R. 2925), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see H.R. 5818), H4730 [24MY]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H3783 [7MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide equal coverage of in vitro specific IgE tests and percutaneous tests for allergies (see H.R. 5541), H9444 [23OC]

Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see H.R. 4778), H168 [11JA]

Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 1130), H9443 [23OC]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5286 [19JN]

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4638), H1374 [5MR]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H6042 [10JY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H5022 [8JN]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H6559 [18JY]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H1213 [15FE]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H3441 [18AP]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H9511 [13NO]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security (see H. Res. 1036), H7725 [26JY]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6465 [17JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 981), H5987 [3JY]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H1342 [1MR]

——— expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 427), H3096 [10AP]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1543 [13MR]

NRC: ensure State and local communities participate in development of nuclear plant decommissioning plans and require public approval or rejection of such proposed plans (see H.R. 4975), H974 [7FE]

Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge: rename as Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 6064), H7824 [4SE]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (see H.R. 2259), H3979 [15MY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H3452 [23AP]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7871 [5SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7752 [10AU]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H3746 [1MY]

Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2035 (see H.R. 3671), H1227 [23FE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H9821 [10DE]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY: designate (see H.R. 6930), H9149 [27SE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H5022 [8JN]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H1699 [19MR]

——— condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H4849 [6JN]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H3060 [5AP]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5987 [3JY]

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building, Dansville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5395), H3576 [25AP]

Staub, Daniel J. (Rusty): tribute (see H. Res. 874), H3782 [7MY]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H10104 [11DE]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (see H.R. 535), H19 [8JA]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see H.R. 1872), H5094 [12JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.N.: object to resolution criticizing U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel (see H. Res. 684), H169 [11JA]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H5021 [8JN]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H6588 [19JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7748 [7AU]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— improve security of information technology used to administer voter registration procedures and Federal elections and promote accuracy and integrity of election results (see H.R. 1562), H2043 [22MR]

Western Hemisphere: reaffirm importance of preserving free and fair elections and strengthening democratic institutions and reject efforts by Venezuela, Russia, and others to interfere with elections (see H. Res. 843), H3506 [24AP]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see H.R. 5697), H5095 [12JN]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (see H.R. 7285), H10169 [12DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5363 [20JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9420 [5OC]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (see H.R. 6472), H6648 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and increase resilience to improve security (see H.R. 4788), H172 [12JA]

Dept. of HHS: direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H7686 [25JY]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5423), H3055 [2AP]

Dept. of State: facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

FCC: increase penalty for fraudulent 9-1-1 calls that result in an emergency response from law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 6003), H4776 [5JN]

——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (see H.R. 5085), H1265 [26FE]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H6649 [23JY]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: require report on status of nuclear program to establish a baseline of progress for negotiations on denuclearization and annual updates on such progress (see H.R. 6012), H4848 [6JN]

Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of alternative fuel and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (see H.R. 4834), H552 [18JA]

NRC: develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel and expand emergency planning zones (see H.R. 4891), H676 [29JA]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see H. Res. 1162), H9743 [29NO]

——— support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (see H. Res. 999), H6463 [17JY]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5457), H3095 [10AP]

Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for the discharge of oil or other hazardous substances into navigable waters (see H.R. 6658), H7747 [7AU]

Weapons: treat flamethrowers the same as machineguns for purposes of Federal criminal laws relative to firearms (see H.R. 4901), H731 [30JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 5819), H3978 [15MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and increase resilience to improve security (H.R. 4788), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of HHS: direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (H.R. 6517), H7687 [25JY]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (H.R. 5423), H3055 [2AP]

Dept. of State: facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (H.R. 6193), H5581 [22JN]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7156 [24JY]

FCC: increase penalty for fraudulent 9-1-1 calls that result in an emergency response from law enforcement agencies (H.R. 6003), H4776 [5JN]

——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (H.R. 5085), H1266 [26FE]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H1608 [14MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: require report on status of nuclear program to establish a baseline of progress for negotiations on denuclearization and annual updates on such progress (H.R. 6012), H4849 [6JN]

Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of alternative fuel and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (H.R. 4834), H554 [18JA]

NRC: develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel and expand emergency planning zones (H.R. 4891), H677 [29JA]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R. 5457), H3096 [10AP]

Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for the discharge of oil or other hazardous substances into navigable waters (H.R. 6658), H7748 [7AU]

Weapons: treat flamethrowers the same as machineguns for purposes of Federal criminal laws relative to firearms (H.R. 4901), H732 [30JA]

Remarks

Afya Foundation: anniversary, E1742• [31DE]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), H10552 [21DE]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (H. Res. 401), H8154 [12SE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10123 [12DE]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10137, H10138 [12DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), H10547 [21DE]

Australia: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (H. Res. 1052), H9494 [13NO]

Bender, Barry: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Community Service Award recipient, E775• [5JN]

Bernstein, Betsy: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E388• [2AP]

Blacknall, Charles T.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387• [2AP]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Co-op City housing development, E1740• [31DE]

Bronxville, NY: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1470• [26OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3170 [12AP]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1091), H10063, H10065 [11DE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (H. Res. 1091), H10063, H10065 [11DE]

——— limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]

Coddett, Andrea: Luther V. Garrison, Sr., Masonic Foundation Inc., Woman of the Year award recipient, E1740• [31DE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (H.R. 6207), H9599, H9600 [27NO]

Crowley, Representative: Bronx County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) honoree, E1740• [31DE]

Davidian, Richard: Pelham, NY, Civic Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1467• [26OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4153 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4004 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4153 [17MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H4004 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4666, H4677 [23MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7707• [26JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7695 [26JY]

——— demand transparency relative to U.S. military operations in Niger, H4677 [23MY]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8147, H8149 [12SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (H.R. 5272), H5054 [12JN]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (H.R. 1676), H6605 [23JY]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 5329), H5058 [12JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5445 [21JN]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 6197), H8155, H8156 [12SE]

——— establish a Vulnerability Disclosure Program to improve cybersecurity and a bug bounty program to identify and report vulnerabilities of Internet-facing information technology (H.R. 5433), H8879, H8880 [25SE]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), H9488, H9491 [13NO]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), H10549 [21DE]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (H.R. 1911), H8151, H8153 [12SE]

——— report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3461, H3464 [24AP]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (H.R. 5626), H6015, H6016 [10JY]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), H10548 [21DE]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7695 [26JY], H7846 [5SE]

Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6066 [11JY]

——— reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (H. Res. 1035), H10073, H10074 [11DE]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), H819 [6FE]

Foreign policy: efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H4725 [24MY]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H9589, H9590 [27NO]

Groundwork Hudson Valley (organization): anniversary of Science Barge, E1349• [28SE]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose additional sanctions (S. 1595), H8877 [25SE]

House of Representatives: modify protocol to allow Speaker of the House to name House committee members as outside conferees on full range of provisions that fall within jurisdiction of committee, H7707• [26JY]

Impact100 Westchester, Inc.: tribute, E483• [17AP]

Insurance: restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (H.R. 762), H3464 [24AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 274), E1687• [19DE]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (H.R. 4744), H3468, H3470 [24AP]

Iraq: impose sanctions on persons, including Iran and its affiliates, that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq (H.R. 4591), H9595, H9596, H9597 [27NO]

Israel: independence anniversary, E500• [18AP]

Karnes, Michael: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E388• [2AP]

Kazakhstan: anniversary of Astana, E739• [25MY]

Korea, Republic of: recognize importance of U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance to regional stability and security and reaffirm need to cooperate in applying pressure to peacefully end North Korean nuclear program (H. Res. 1149), H10066, H10067 [11DE]

Leonard, Louis: Northeast Jewish Center, Yonkers, NY, Annual Gala Dinner honoree, E1455• [26OC]

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (H. Res. 1055), H9492, H9493 [13NO]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6018 [10JY]

Mamaroneck, NY: anniversary of Community Resource Center, E1739• [31DE]

——— anniversary of Westchester Day School, E11• [8JA]

Mexico: promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (H.R. 1567), H9591, H9592 [27NO]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria and accountability for perpetrators of these crimes (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9602, H9603 [27NO]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (H.R. 5576), H7846, H7848 [5SE]

New Rochelle, NY: anniversary of Anshe Sholom Sisterhood, E772• [5JN]

——— anniversary of Bethesda Baptist Church of New Rochelle, E1014• [16JY]

——— anniversary of Police Association of New Rochelle, E650• [15MY]

New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence: anniversary, E642• [15MY]

O’Callaghan, Kathie: Pelham, NY, Civic Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1468• [26OC]

O’Hanlon, Ray: Bronx County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) honoree, E1741• [31DE]

Pacific Islands region: reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories (H. Res. 1157), H10069 [11DE]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (H.R. 2259), H6023, H6024 [10JY]

Picani, Louis A.: Mediterranean Political Action Committee (MPAC) Trailblazer award recipient, E388• [2AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), E1546• [20NO]

Pogue, Stephen W.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387• [2AP]

Pompeo, Sec. of State: call for testimony before House committees relative to summit meeting between President Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H7166 [25JY]

Potocki, Kathy and Pete: Danny Fund (organization) Valentine’s Ball honorees, E389• [2AP]

Robinson-Boettcher, Joanne: Friends of Philipse Manor Hall (organization) Patron Saints of Yonkers award recipient, E653• [15MY]

Rodack, Jack: Northeast Jewish Center, Yonkers, NY, Annual Gala Dinner honoree, E1462• [26OC]

Russia: address efforts to undermine U.S. judicial system, E907• [25JN]

——— combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (H. Res. 1162), H10075, H10076 [11DE]

——— support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (H. Res. 999), H6277 [17JY]

Rye, NY: anniversary of Community Synagogue of Rye, E1741• [31DE]

Scarpino, Anthony A., Jr.: Mediterranean Political Action Committee (MPAC) Man of the Year award recipient, E394• [5AP]

Scarsdale, NY: anniversary of Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Co., No. 1, E1432• [19OC]

Shapiro, Geri: Volunteer New York! (organization) Legacy Award recipient, E512• [23AP]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 111), H3475, H3476 [24AP]

Sved, Beverly: Scarsdale Foundation Scarsdale Bowl Award recipient, E645• [15MY]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (H. Res. 1165), H10071, H10072 [11DE]

——— condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (H.R. 4681), H3472, H3473 [24AP]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes (H.R. 1677), H9602 [27NO]

Thompson, Richard: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387• [2AP]

Trachten, Gary: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E389• [2AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), Senate amendment, H10544 [21DE]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 6018), H9496, H9497 [13NO]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6277 [17JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H4725 [24MY]

Tugetman, Michael and Leslie: Northeast Jewish Center, Yonkers, NY, Special Service Award recipients, E1460• [26OC]

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, E1090• [26JY]

——— call for release of Serkan Golge, E1090• [26JY]

——— U.S. policy, E1090• [26JY]

Votes: position on missed, H10532• [21DE]

Westchester County (NY) Press: anniversary, E1345• [28SE]

Wiener, Samantha and Daniel: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, NY, Young Leadership Award recipients, E773• [5JN]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Lincoln Park Jewish Center, E1740• [31DE]

——— anniversary of Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, E1742• [31DE]

——— anniversary of Yonkers Family YMCA, E1398• [12OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H10552 [21DE]

Tributes

Adams, Nathaniel, Jr., E162• [8FE]

Anderson, Anne, E388• [2AP]

Baker, Mark and Lorna, E774• [5JN]

Duffy, Taryn, E1744• [2JA]

Einleger, Joel, E771• [5JN]

Friedman, Jerry, E1739• [31DE]

Heitzler, Gary, E1505• [9NO]

Hill, Jean, E769• [5JN]

Kelly, Peter X., E1503• [9NO]

Killip, Robert, E760• [5JN]

Kracko, Laurie, E770• [5JN]

Liebeskind, Lizabeth, E1269• [20SE]

Marra, Frank E., E1111• [31JY]

Marrin, Yvette, E648• [15MY]

Morelle, Representative, H9499 [13NO]

Mulraine, Edward, E1465• [26OC]

O’Brien, Joseph R., E164• [8FE]

Reps, Helene, E646• [15MY]

Robertson, William H., E388• [2AP]

Robinson-Frazier, Roberta, E651• [15MY]

Royce, Representative, H10552 [21DE]

Salom, Kathy, E647• [15MY]

Schuck, David, E643• [15MY]

Schultis, Larry, E769• [5JN]

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, H3384 [17AP]

Sylvestri, Ronald, E1501• [9NO]

Thompson, Keith E., E1743• [2JA]

Westheimer, Miriam, E771• [5JN]

ENGEL, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E512 [23AP]

ENGELHARDT, KURT D.

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S2464 [26AP], S2510 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S2464 [26AP], S2505, S2509, S2528 [7MY], S2533, S2536, S2546 [8MY], S2558 [9MY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S840 [8FE]

ENGELMAN, MURIEL

Remarks in House

French Legion of Honor: Medal of Chevalier recipient, E1205 [5SE]

ENGINEERING related term(s) Mathematics

Amendments

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6361 [27SE]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), S7944, S7947 [19DE], H10417 [20DE]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), S6364 [27SE]

Articles and editorials

Ashland Welcomes Winning Technology Students With Parade, S5714 [20AU]

Meaningful Work, Mentors Give Vets a Future, E603 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]

Dept. of Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs (see H.R. 5119), H1333 [27FE]

——— modernize, renovate, or repair career and technical education facilities, enable rural or Native American schools to remodel or build high-tech facilities, and support high-speed Internet (see S. 3589), S6815 [11OC]

——— provide career and technical education for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers (see H.R. 6440), H6587 [19JY]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 5136), H1340 [1MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish TechSMART Workforce Development Program to provide competitive grants for technology-based job training and education programs (see H.R. 5566), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish the STEM Education and Training Account (see H.R. 7353), H10336 [19DE]

Education: provide loan forgiveness to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers and tax credits for STEM school supplies, and incentivize STEM hiring practices (see H.R. 5962), H4728 [24MY]

——— support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]

Employment: advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 6623), H7724 [26JY]

Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 739), H1212 [15FE]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 2344), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 6794), H8724 [13SE]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

International Chart Day: observance (see H. Res. 853), H3706 [26AP]

NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (see H.R. 5345), H1727 [20MR]

National African American Women Engineers Day: designate (see H. Res. 746), H1226 [23FE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6650), H7742 [3AU]

NSF: promote veteran involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, computer science, and scientific research (see S. 3395), S5991 [28AU]

——— provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (see S. 3583), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 5509), H3315 [13AP]

——— support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education research focused on early childhood (see S. 3471), S6223 [18SE]

Research: provide for a coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (see H.R. 7171), H9667 [27NO]

Women: report on efforts to support minority women involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields (see H.R. 7092), H9448 [26OC]

World Space Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9419 [5OC]

Letters

Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act: Dean C. Garfield, Information Technology Industry Council, S523 [25JA]

——— John Neuffer, Semiconductor Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H9584, H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9585 [27NO]

Press releases

CFGI and SHRM Applaud Immigration Innovation Act: Council for Global Immigration, S523 [25JA]

SIIA Says I-Squared Act Is Critical for U.S. Economy and Global Competitiveness: Software and Information Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Remarks in House

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Albuquerque High School Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) team, E781 [6JN]

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers: tribute to Anthracite chapter, E186 [14FE]

Aurora, IL: tribute to Illinois Math and Science Academy, H5105 [13JN]

Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry, H3596 [26AP]

Biomedical Engineering Society: recognize anniversary and role of Whitaker Foundation in its development, E1157 [17AU]

Biscayne Engineering Co., Inc.: anniversary, H5751 [27JN]

Braker, Veronica: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E425 [10AP]

Broadway, VA: tribute to John C. Meyers Elementary School science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education program, E827 [12JN]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Bucks County GirlSTEM Conference, H1272 [27FE]

Caine, Sheri: Northrop Grumman Foundation Excellence in Engineering Education Award recipient, E493 [18AP]

California: anniversary of Dept. of Transportation Office of Structure Maintenance & Investigations, E491 [17AP]

Center for Excellence in Education: anniversary, E1665 [13DE]

Cimini, Maria D.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E1002 [12JY]

College of DuPage: tribute to American Institute of Architects Distinguished Project Merit Award recipients, E3 [5JA]

Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (H.R. 7307), H10190 [13DE]

——— STARBASE program funding, H5739 [26JN]

——— study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]

Dept. of Energy: science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs for minorities funding, H4953 [7JN]

——— tribute to Idaho National Laboratory Transient Reactor Test facility restart, E1256 [13SE]

DuBois, PA: tribute to Google, Inc., CS First Roadshow computer science education presentation at DuBois Area Middle School, H4852 [7JN]

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: tribute, E603 [8MY]

Engineers Week: observance, E186 [14FE]

Florida: tribute to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, E781 [6JN]

——— tribute to 3d Congressional District students participating in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, H4860 [7JN]

International Chart Day: observance (H. Res. 853), H3589 [26AP]

Kansas: tribute to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education initiatives, H486 [18JA]

Klasner, Tom: National Association of County Engineers Rural County Engineer Award recipient, E861 [19JN]

March for Science: tribute, E473 [16AP]

May Family Foundation: tribute to Virginia Tech University College of Engineering donations, E1022 [17JY]

McClain, Maria: National Science Teachers Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Teacher Ambassador selectee, H7692 [26JY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4659, H4660 [23MY]

Mitsch, Bill: American Ecological Engineering Society Odum Award for Ecological Engineering Excellence recipient, E850 [15JN]

NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (H.R. 5345), H5769, H5770 [27JN]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), H9581–H9586, H9658 [27NO]

NSF: promote integration of art and design in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, H7193 [25JY]

——— provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), H8862–H8865, H8871 [25SE], E1324 [27SE]

——— provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), Senate amendment, H10417–H10419 [20DE]

——— support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education research focused on early childhood (H.R. 3397), H1097–H1100 [13FE]

Parker, Nevaeh: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Picocyl, LLC: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E485 [17AP]

Quinn, Ben, Sr.; University of Kentucky College of Engineering Hall of Distinction inductee, H3494 [24AP]

Taylor, Amanda: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E422 [10AP]

U.S. Military Academy: tribute to West Point Leadership Ethics and Diversity in STEM (LEADS) Program, E628 [10MY]

Vassell, April: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Whatcom Community College: tribute to leadership in cybersecurity education, E1371 [5OC]

Wheat Ridge, CO: Wheat Ridge High School STEM Program recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Horizon Award, E490 [17AP]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), H9580, H9581 [27NO]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to Idaho National Guard 116th Combat Engineer Battalion, S6053 [6SE]

Ashland, KY: Ashland Middle School winner of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Solve for Tomorrow contest, S5714 [20AU]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, S700 [7FE]

Dept. of Energy: tribute to Idaho National Laboratory Transient Reactor Test facility restart, S6219 [18SE]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, S221 [17JA]

——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (S. 2344), S521–S524 [25JA]

Micron Technology, Inc.: anniversary, S6435 [2OC]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6364 [27SE]

NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), S7947 [19DE]

Walsh Engineering Services, PC: tribute, S6813 [11OC]

Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), S6364 [27SE]

Reports filed

Building Blocks of STEM Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3397) (H. Rept. 115–558), H1125 [13FE]

Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5509) (H. Rept. 115–975), H8883 [25SE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1768) (S. Rept. 115–336), S6058 [6SE]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 520) (H. Rept. 115–631), H3146 [11AP]

Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4673) (H. Rept. 115–1018), H9509 [13NO]

Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4323), S6141 [12SE]

Women in Aerospace Education Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4254), S5692 [16AU]

Testimonies

Dunbar High School, Fort Myers, FL, Academy for Technology Excellence: Carl Burnside, E1076 [26JY]

Texts of

H.R. 3397, Building Blocks of STEM Act, H1097 [13FE]

H.R. 4254, Women in Aerospace Education Act, S6364 [27SE], H9580 [27NO]

H.R. 5345, American Leadership in Space Technology and Advanced Rocketry (ALSTAR) Act, H5769 [27JN]

H.R. 5509, Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act, S7947 [19DE], H8862 [25SE], H10417 [20DE]

S. 1768, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment, H9581–H9584 [27NO]

ENGINEERS WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 739), H1212 [15FE]

Remarks in House

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers: tribute to Anthracite chapter, E186 [14FE]

Observance, E186 [14FE]

ENGLAND see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

ENGLAND, ERIC

Remarks in House

Tribute, E562 [27AP]

ENGLAND, ERIC R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3290 [7JN]

ENGLISH, TAYLOR

Remarks in House

Moline, IL: tribute to Y Quad Cities Rowing program junior women’s crew team, E1023 [17JY]

ENHANCING DHS’ FUSION CENTER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACT

Cost Estimates

Provisions (H.R. 5099): CBO, E588 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5099), H1665, H1666 [19MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5099) (H. Rept. 115–603), H1697 [19MR]

Texts of

H.R. 5099, provisions, H1665 [19MR]

ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4862), H582 [19JA]

ENHANCING GEOTHERMAL PRODUCTION ON FEDERAL LANDS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4568) (H. Rept. 115–502), H82 [9JA]

ENHANCING GRID SECURITY THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5240) (H. Rept. 115–795), H5973 [28JN]

ENHANCING MULTI-CLASS STOCK DISCLOSURES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6322), H6041 [10JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6322) (H. Rept. 115–879), H7734 [31JY]

ENHANCING PATIENT ACCESS TO NON-OPIOID TREATMENT OPTIONS

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2911), S2835 [22MY]

ENHANCING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING INITIATIVE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5094), H5623–H5625 [25JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5094) (H. Rept. 115–610), H1697 [19MR]

Texts of

H.R. 5094, provisions, H5623 [25JN]

ENIS, CARL P.

Remarks in House

Iraq: tribute to servicemembers killed in helicopter crash, H1711 [20MR], H1758 [22MR]

Tribute, H1658, H1680 [19MR], E338 [19MR]

ENNIS, GAIL S.

Remarks in Senate

SSA: nomination to be Inspector General, S8054 [2JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be SSA Inspector General: Committee on Finance (Senate), S7050 [15NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7132 [27NO]

ENNIS, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1502 [9NO]

ENO, SUSAN

Remarks in House

Michigan Bankers Association: Banker of the Year award recipient, E464 [13AP]

ENSURING ACCESS TO QUALITY SOBER LIVING ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4684), H5036–H5038 [12JN], E971 [6JY]

Texts of

H.R. 4684, provisions, H5036 [12JN]

ENSURING AMERICAN VOTERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6723), H7919 [6SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6723), H9051 [26SE]

ENSURING COVERAGE FOR PATIENTS WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3388), S5999 [28AU]

ENSURING DIVERSE LEADERSHIP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2829), S2623 [10MY]

ENSURING INTEGRITY IN THE IRS WORKFORCE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3500), H7112, H7113 [24JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3500) (H. Rept. 115–796), H5973 [28JN]

Texts of

H.R. 3500, provisions, H7112 [24JY]

ENSURING LASTING SMILES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3369), S5931 [23AU]

ENSURING MEANINGFUL PETITION OUTREACH WHILE ENHANCING RIGHTS OF STATES (EMPOWERS) ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6345) (H. Rept. 115–1051), H9667 [27NO]

ENSURING PATIENT ACCESS AND EFFECTIVE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

DEA: restore ability to target pharmaceutical companies distributing opioids in certain communities by implementing a probable cause standard for intervention and striking the corrective action plan option (see S. 2493), S1338 [5MR] (see H.R. 6702), H7870 [5SE]

Remarks in House

DEA: clarify definition of ‘‘imminent danger to the public health or safety’’ to restore authority to suspend a pharmaceutical distributor’s license under certain circumstances (H.R. 4079), E888 [21JN]

ENSURING PATIENT ACCESS TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5202), H1476 [7MR]

ENSURING QUALITY UNBIASED ACCESS TO LOANS (EQUAL) ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4861) (H. Rept. 115–890), H7742 [3AU]

ENSURING SCOTT PRUITT IS ACCOUNTABLE (EPA) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3312), S5518 [31JY] (see H.R. 6644), H7734 [31JY]

ENSURING SMALL SCALE LNG CERTAINTY AND ACCESS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 4606), H7891, H7892, H7893 [6SE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7837 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 4606): consideration (see H. Res. 1049), H7824 [4SE]

Letters

Provisions: Charlie Riedl, Center for Liquefied Natural Gas (CLNG), H7893 [6SE]

——— Heather Reams, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (organization), H7893 [6SE]

——— Terry O’Sullivan, Laborers’ International Union of North America, H7893 [6SE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 4606), H7898 [6SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4606), H5352 [20JN], H7887–H7894, H7896–H7900 [6SE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7834–H7839 [5SE]

——— motion to recommit, H7898 [6SE]

Natural gas: require export applications for small volumes of natural gas to show that such export was produced using available techniques to minimize methane emissions from leaks or venting, H7891, H7894 [6SE]

——— restore public hearing requirements for applications to export small volumes of natural gas, H7890–H7893 [6SE]

Pipelines: prohibit use of eminent domain to construct natural gas pipelines in order to encourage exports of small volumes of natural gas, H7890, H7898 [6SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4606, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1049) (H. Rept. 115–919), H7824 [4SE]

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4606) (H. Rept. 115–842), H6556 [18JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 1049, consideration of H.R. 4606, provisions, H7834 [5SE]

H.R. 4606, provisions, H7891 [6SE]

ENTREKIN, FRAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E840 [14JN]

ENTZEL, CYNTHIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E58 [18JA]

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE COST TRANSPARENCY ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5556) (H. Rept. 115–954), H8737 [20SE]

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1909), H7877 [6SE]

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RIGHT TO KNOW ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2722), S2321 [19AP]

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Wasson, Kerstin: Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award for Science Research award recipient, H4212 [18MY]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Amendments

Air pollution: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1456 [7MR]

Alaska: revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7278 [4DE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122, S5134, S5202, S5203 [23JY], S5240, S5255, S5273, S5274, S5275, S5276, S5277, S5278, S5279, S5280, S5297, S5298, S5299, S5300, S5301, S5302, S5303, S5304, S5306, S5307, S5308, S5309, S5310, S5311 [24JY], S5339, S5347, S5375, S5376, S5377, S5378, S5379, S5380, S5381, S5382, S5383, S5384, S5385, S5386, S5387, S5388, S5389, S5390 [25JY], S5429, S5430, S5431, S5432, S5433, S5434, S5435, S5436, S5437 [26JY], S5460, S5461, S5462 [30JY], S5499, S5500, S5501, S5502, S5503, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU], H6434, H6435, H6436, H6437, H6438, H6439, H6440, H6441, H6442, H6443, H6444, H6445, H6446, H6447, H6448, H6449, H6450, H6451, H6452, H6453, H6454, H6455, H6456, H6457, H6459, H6460 [17JY], H6502, H6503, H6504, H6505, H6506, H6507, H6508, H6509, H6510, H6511, H6513, H6514, H6515, H6516, H6517, H6518, H6519, H6521, H6523, H6525, H6528, H6529, H6530, H6531, H6532, H6533, H6534, H6535, H6536, H6537, H6538, H6539, H6540 [18JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6280 [17JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

EPA Workforce Shrinking to Reagan-Era Levels—Agency Official, S2100 [12AP]

How a Coal Baron’s Wish List Became President Trump’s To-Do List, S243 [17JA]

How Much Has ‘Climate Change’ Been Scrubbed From Federal Websites? A Lot, S2099 [12AP]

Verleger—PES Bankruptcy Judge Could Inflict Lehman-Like Moment, S692 [7FE]

With Self-Serving Pruitt at EPA, Trump Is Building a Swamp, S2094 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

——— modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Air pollution: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (see S. 2461), S1243 [27FE]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

——— clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see S. 2761), S2484 [26AP]

——— exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification under Clean Air Act provisions relative to air pollution from a stationary source (see S. 2760), S2484 [26AP]

——— exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H5974 [28JN]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (see H. Res. 762), H1372 [5MR]

——— provide regulatory relief for certain ozone pollution standards in international border areas, marginal areas, and rural transport areas (see S. 2825), S2623 [10MY]

——— reaffirm final determination relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles (see S. 2643), S2040 [10AP]

——— review and revise as necessary emissions standards for sources of ethylene oxides (see H.R. 7168), H9573 [20NO]

——— revise ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities (see S. 3671), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7179), H9690 [28NO]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

California: address health and economic development impacts of nonattainment of federally mandated air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley by designating air quality empowerment zones (see S. 3134), S4410 [26JN]

Chemicals: direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY] (see H.R. 6468), H6648 [23JY]

——— require notice of chemical-related public health risks, publish list of sites requiring additional review when an exposure risk is determined, and reform chemical review process (see S. 3691), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7189), H9742 [29NO]

——— study State efforts to regulate certain uses of nitrous oxide (see H.R. 7007), H9406 [28SE]

Clean Air Act: repeal provisions relative to regulation of certain international air pollution (see H.R. 4994), H1074 [8FE]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see S. 2352), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

——— develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

——— reinstate information about climate change that was removed from, or redacted on, the Agency’s website (see H.R. 5552), H3440 [18AP]

Coal: establish a worker adjustment assistance program to provide assistance and job retraining for workers who have lost their jobs due to unplanned closures of coal and coal-dependent industries (see H.R. 6819), H8725 [13SE]

Dept. of HUD: improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see S. 3492), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 6887), H8884 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3073), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6147), H5283 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (see H. Res. 996), H6262 [16JY]

Ecology and environment: improve disclosure of pesticide and personal care product ingredients and ventilation in salons, establish employee training on salon hazards, and research effects of personal care products (see S. 2722), S2321 [19AP]

Employment: establish an innovative water infrastructure workforce development program (see S. 2346), S520 [25JA]

Fannin County, TX: limit claims seeking judicial review of any environmental impact statement, review, or authorization of the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Project (see S. 3202), S4950 [12JY]

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see S. 3381), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 6835), H8731 [17SE]

——— secure access to scientific literature and subscription services by requiring agencies and legislative branch research arms to recommend ways to increase agency library access to serials (see H.R. 6501), H7685 [25JY]

Federal employees: report certain hiring to carry out the Safe Drinking Water Act (see S. 2869), S2725 [16MY]

Government regulations: provide regulatory relief for conventional marginally producing oil and gas wells from rule on methane leaks (see H.R. 7231), H9819 [10DE]

Great Lakes: issue Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 7049), H9424 [9OC]

——— prohibit sewage dumping (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6967), H9404 [28SE]

Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (see S. 3394), S5991 [28AU]

——— reduce human exposure to asbestos (see H.R. 5114), H1333 [27FE]

——— require OSHA and EPA to update refinery and chemical plant safety regulations (see H. Con. Res. 147), H10511 [20DE]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program: establish (see S. 3015), S3035 [6JN]

Mining and mineral resources: establish a pilot program that promotes cleanup of orphan hardrock mines by good samaritans (see S. 3727), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7226), H9767 [6DE]

Motor vehicles: create a national zero-emission vehicle standard (see S. 3664), S7190 [28NO]

——— ensure equal regulatory treatment of natural gas and electric vehicles (see S. 3226), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6476), H6649 [23JY]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU] (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Office of Noise Abatement and Control: reestablish (see S. 3385), S5932 [23AU]

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Pesticides: cancel registration of all uses of organophosphate pesticides (see H.R. 6631), H7724 [26JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

Power resources: provide regulatory relief to alternative fuel producers, automobile manufacturers, and consumers to allow for fuel choice options (see S. 3761), S7656 [17DE]

——— re-establish certain hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure rules, standards for well construction, and waste management rules (see H.R. 6768), H8107 [10SE]

——— require powerplant permitting authorities to notify municipalities within a certain distance of a proposed powerplant development site (see H.R. 4992), H1074 [8FE]

——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 7347), H10336 [19DE]

Pruitt, E. Scott: call for resignation as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP] (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (see S. 3312), S5518 [31JY] (see H.R. 6644), H7734 [31JY]

Renewable energy: reallocate renewable fuel obligation of certain exempted small refineries to other refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers (see H.R. 6731), H7941 [7SE]

——— reform renewable fuel standard by mitigating harmful environmental impacts and advancing the next generation of biofuels (see S. 2519), S1577 [8MR] (see H.R. 5212), H1500 [8MR]

——— revise labeling requirement for fuel pumps that dispense E15 ethanol-blend gasoline (see H.R. 5855), H4138 [16MY]

Research: provide for a coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (see H.R. 7171), H9667 [27NO]

Roads and highways: increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2586), S1875 [21MR]

Science: prohibit any reduction, consolidation, or termination of offices and activities relative to science research (see H.R. 5604), H3505 [24AP]

——— provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]

Ships and vessels: extend period during which fishing and certain other vessels are not required to have permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel (see S. 2331), S467 [23JA]

Small business: reduce costs for certain businesses required to relocate from a Superfund site (see H.R. 5669), H3746 [1MY]

Technology: ensure phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons manufacturing to support next-generation technologies (see S. 2448), S1164 [15FE]

Water: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see H.R. 5596), H3505 [24AP]

——— clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 3760), S7656 [17DE]

——— establish a discretionary grant program for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects (see S. 2727), S2342 [23AP]

——— establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1333 [27FE]

——— establish a grant program to assist eligible entities in carrying out programs to replace lead water service lines for schools and solder that is not lead free used in the plumbing for schools (see H.R. 4907), H732 [30JA]

——— establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see H.R. 6944), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish innovative water technology grant program and encourage use of innovative water technology (see S. 3012), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6727), H7920 [6SE]

——— establish pilot programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to sanitation services and drinking water (see S. 3564), S6770 [10OC]

——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements (see H.R. 6818), H8725 [13SE]

——— provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead (see H.R. 4908), H732 [30JA]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (see H.R. 7279), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for technical assistance for small water treatment works (see H.R. 5030), H1211 [15FE]

——— provide grants for construction, refurbishing, and servicing of individual household decentralized wastewater systems to individuals with low or moderate income (see S. 2771), S2484 [26AP]

——— provide grants to States to facilitate acquisition of land, water, and interests therein, made to substantially improve, preserve, or maintain water quality for an area in perpetuity (see H.R. 5264), H1542 [13MR]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 4902), H731 [30JA]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin (see H.R. 7078), H9438 [19OC]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal for drinking water and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate (see H.R. 6705), H7870 [5SE]

——— reauthorize appropriations for national drinking water standards assessment and development (see H.R. 7155), H9568 [16NO]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ and clarify definition of navigable waters (see H.R. 7194), H9742 [29NO]

——— replace drinking water fountains in playgrounds and parks under the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program (see H.R. 7154), H9568 [16NO]

——— require maximum open and free competition in procurement for certain federally-assisted water projects (see S. 3121), S4368 [25JN]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2329), S467 [23JA]

Water pollution: clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see S. 3009), S3035 [6JN]

——— make changes relative to water quality certification (see S. 3303), S5517 [31JY] (see H.R. 6889), H8884 [25SE]

——— study the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water (see H.R. 5548), H3440 [18AP]

Wood: establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (see S. 3779), S7925 [19DE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S2084 [12AP]

Excerpts

Newspaper editorials on tenure of E. Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator, S2107 [12AP]

Letters

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1463 [7MR]

——— Ross Eisenberg, National Association of Manufacturers, H1463 [7MR]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: several organizations, H1485 [8MR]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Uniform and environmentally sound standards governing ships and vessel discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S.: several maritime organizations and businesses, S2232 [18AP]

Memorandums

EPA Exemption of Pesticides and Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms From Certain Reporting Requirements Under CERCLA: Congressional Research Service, S1925 [22MR]

EPA Grants Oversight Timeline for Federal Grants to State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators/Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officers (STAPPA-ALAPCO): Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (2004), S2095 [12AP]

Messages

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY]

Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]

Motions

Air pollution: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1464 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1487 [8MR]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5536 [1AU], H6569 [19JY], H7894, H7895 [6SE]

Proposals

Action Plan for Reliable and Low Cost Electricity in America and To Assist in the Survival of Our Country’s Coal Industry: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S2093 [12AP]

Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: clarify and codify regulations relative to the application of solid waste disposal laws to agricultural byproducts and nutrient management, H6382 [17JY]

——— prohibit use of funds to enforce abandonment criteria for prior converted cropland, H4967 [7JN]

Air pollution: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), H1458–H1466 [7MR]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (H.R. 1917), motion to recommit, H1464 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1480–H1489 [8MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1451–H1458 [7MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), motion to recommit, H1487 [8MR]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce ground-level ozone standards, H6514 [18JY]

Alaska: revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines due to emission control devices (S. 1934), H10558–H10560 [21DE]

Aviation: prohibit EPA Administrator from booking airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, H1464 [7MR]

Brownfield revitalization program: funding, H6448 [17JY]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Chesapeake Bay: prohibit funding to force watershed States to comply with total maximum daily load nutrient limits and certain watershed implementation plans, H6509, H6510 [18JY]

Clean Air Act: prohibit funding to regulate trailers, H6506, H6507 [18JY]

Clean Watersheds Needs Survey: funding, H6451 [17JY]

Coal: prohibit funding to modify rule on management and disposal of coal ash, H6515 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program funding for Appalachian States through reductions in EPA operating account funding, H6443, H6444 [17JY]

——— Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program funding, H6381 [17JY]

——— Delaware River Basin Restoration Program funding through reductions in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service construction funding, H6435, H6436 [17JY]

——— Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act administrative expenses account funding, H6449 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3354), H481 [18JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6270, H6272, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6497–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], E1028, E1029 [18JY], E1055 [24JY], E1066 [25JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), consideration (H. Res. 996), H6274–H6282 [17JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to instruct conferees, H7895 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), motion to recommit, H6569–H6571 [19JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), Senate amendment, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: reauthorize, H8175, H8228 [13SE]

Environmental Justice program: funding, H6451, H6452 [17JY]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H1496 [8MR]

Federal employees: prohibit compensation of employees using a special pay-scale intended for health care industry leaders, H6512 [18JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: prohibit exemption from water quality permitting requirements for pollution discharges from agricultural, ranching, or forestry lands, H6459, H6460 [17JY]

Flint, MI: status of contaminated water crisis, H5754 [27JN], H7095 [24JY]

Foreign countries: prohibit funding to mandate State greenhouse gas emissions levels based on reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, H6516, H6517 [18JY]

Funding, H1201, H1203 [15FE], H6270, H6380 [17JY]

Government regulations: delay implementation of emission standards for new residential wood and pellet stoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces, H1459–H1464 [7MR]

——— prevent certain chemical byproducts from electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy from being released into the air and water, H1487 [8MR]

——— prohibit funding to enforce methane emissions rule, H6502, H6503 [18JY], E1066 [25JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement social cost of carbon emissions rule, H6503, H6504 [18JY]

——— prohibit use of funds to prepare, propose, or promulgate any regulation or guidance related to the social cost of carbon, H4968, H4969 [7JN]

——— proposed rule to revise vehicle emissions standards, H3382 [17AP]

Great Lakes Advisory Board: prohibit funding to reorganize or eliminate, H6502 [18JY]

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: funding, H1380 [6MR], H6277 [17JY], H9100 [27SE]

Lake Champlain Basin Program: funding, H6447 [17JY]

National Estuary Program: funding, H6452 [17JY]

Office of Environmental Justice: prohibit funding for Environmental Justice Small Grants Program, H6528, H6529 [18JY]

Okanogan, WA: Virginia Grainger Elementary School first grade class recipient of President’s Environmental Youth Award, H9542 [16NO]

Pesticides: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186 [14FE]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, H3307 [13AP], H4780 [6JN], H5008, H5009 [8JN], H5139 [13JN]

Reform: eliminate certain programs, close field offices, and lease or sell underutilized properties (H.R. 958), H6452 [17JY]

Science: prohibit any reduction, consolidation, or termination of offices and activities relative to science research (H.R. 5604), H3958 [15MY]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., H9648 [27NO]

Southern New England Estuaries Program: funding, H6453 [17JY]

Superfund Enforcement program: funding, H6382, H6453, H6454 [17JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H686 [30JA]

U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program: funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6447, H6448 [17JY]

UDAP Industries, Inc.: tribute to petition to waive EPA regulations on bear spray, H493 [18JA]

Washington (State): prohibit funding for revised water quality standard implementation, H6505, H6506 [18JY]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (H.R. 5609), H5754 [27JN]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (H.R. 3906), H6219–H6221 [16JY], E1043 [23JY]

——— improve public water systems and enhance compliance with safe drinking water requirements, H8175, H8224, H8226 [13SE]

——— improve public water systems and enhance compliance with safe drinking water requirements (H.R. 3387), H1250 [26FE]

——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements, H8225 [13SE]

——— lead in drinking water reduction programs funding, H6504, H6505 [18JY]

——— prohibit repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6460, H6461 [17JY]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), H10288–H10291 [19DE]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin (H.R. 7078), E1426 [19OC]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3938 [15MY], H4225–H4227 [18MY]

Water pollution: require permit for certain discharges of dredged or fill material, H4926–H4928 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA, S1924 [22MR]

Alaska: revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines due to emission control devices (S. 1934), S7277, S7278 [4DE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (S. 2352), S551 [29JA]

——— impact of rollback of regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants on climate change, S5895 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5122–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249, S5255, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336–S5340, S5342, S5351, S5352 [25JY], S5394, S5398–S5403, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5505 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045, S6101 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent agreement, S5112 [19JY], S5314 [24JY], S5347 [25JY], S5503 [31JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6147), unanimous-consent request, S5402 [26JY]

——— making appropriations (S. 3073), S6203 [18SE]

Dunn, Alexandra Dapolito: nomination to be EPA Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances, S8054 [2JA]

Ecology and environment: efforts of fossil fuel industry representatives to influence U.S. environmental policy, S242 [17JA], S2092, S2096, S2103 [12AP], S4393–S4395 [26JN]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2062 [11AP]

FAA: allow airports the option of using fluorine-free foam for combating fires, S6430 [2OC]

Government regulations: proposed regulations allowing States more authority in creating plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants, S5733 [21AU], S5888–S5890, S5895–S5899 [23AU]

——— proposed rule to revise vehicle emissions standards, S2084 [12AP]

——— repeal of Clean Power Plan regulations relative to greenhouse gas emissions from powerplants, S6210 [18SE]

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: funding, S1673 [13MR], S2863 [23MY]

Greaves, Holly W.: nomination to be EPA Chief Financial Officer, S1151 [15FE]

Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (S. 3394), S5992 [28AU]

McIntosh, William C.: nomination to be EPA Assistant Administrator for Office of International and Tribal Affairs, S8065 [3JA]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S531 [29JA], S1995 [9AP], S2084, S2088–S2090, S2092, S2097–S2103, S2106, S2109, S2117 [12AP], S2356 [23AP], S2445 [25AP], S2713–S2715 [16MY], S4393–S4395 [26JN]

Renewable energy: address price of renewable identification number credits (RINs) paid by oil refineries to show compliance with Renewable Fuel Standard, S688–S694 [7FE]

Renewable fuel standard: prohibit hardship waivers, S4358 [25JN]

——— reform, S4483 [27JN]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S802–S804 [8FE], S2194, S2197, S2225 [17AP], S2228, S2231–S2235, S2238–S2241, S2249–S2252 [18AP], S2373 [24AP], S6903–S6906 [13NO], S6938–S6940 [14NO], S7042 [15NO]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S5749 [21AU]

——— evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S1669, S1671, S1674–S1684 [13MR], S1832 [20MR], S6210 [18SE], S6707 [9OC]

——— evaluation of coal industry policies, S7324 [6DE]

Water: provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), S8036 [22DE]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities, S6709 [9OC], S6743 [10OC]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (S. 2364), S583 [30JA]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S4328, S4329 [21JN], S4361 [25JN]

——— require EPA and Bureau of Reclamation agreement on administration of loan program for storage, recycling, and other water supply projects, S6744 [10OC]

Wheeler, Andrew: confirmation as EPA Deputy Administrator, S2117 [12AP]

——— nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S1995 [9AP], S2061 [11AP], S2084, S2085, S2088–S2090, S2092–S2103, S2106–S2110 [12AP]

——— suitability to be EPA Deputy Administrator relative to views on climate change and ties to the fossil fuel industry, S2108–S2110 [12AP]

Wood: establish a voluntary program to reduce emissions from wood heaters (S. 3779), S7927 [19DE]

Reports

Vessel Incidental Discharge Act—Good for the Environment—Good for Business: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2234 [18AP]

Reports filed

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934) (S. Rept. 115–379), S7088 [26NO]

Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1917) (H. Rept. 115–509), H131 [10JA]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2461) (S. Rept. 115–407), S7274 [4DE]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 762) (H. Rept. 115–586), H1372 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6147) (H. Rept. 115–765), H5283 [19JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3073) (S. Rept. 115–276), S3951 [14JN]

EPA Delay of Implementation of Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857), S6221 [18SE]

EPA Emission Standards for New Residential Wood and Pellet Stoves, Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces Implementation Delay: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1857) (S. Rept. 115–422), S7356 [6DE]

Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6468) (H. Rept. 115–1101), H10586 [21DE]

Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3906) (H. Rept. 115–828), H6262 [16JY]

New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1012) (S. Rept. 115–358), S6963 [14NO]

Nomination of Andrew Wheeler To Be EPA Deputy Administrator: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S703 [7FE]

Nomination of Peter C. Wright To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for Office of Land and Emergency Management: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

Nomination of William C. McIntosh To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for Office of International and Tribal Affairs: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 350) (H. Rept. 115–1073), H10102 [11DE]

Relief From New Source Performance Standards Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 453) (H. Rept. 115–508), H131 [10JA]

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 115–514), H172 [12JA]

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]

Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602), S2923 [24MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2602) (S. Rept. 115–328), S6028 [4SE]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 762, consideration of H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act and H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1451 [7MR]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, H1481 [8MR]

H.R. 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns Act, H1458 [7MR]

H.R. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act, H6219 [16JY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 7279, Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, H10288 [19DE]

S. 1934, Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, S7278 [4DE], H10558 [21DE]

S. 2586, increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S1876 [21MR]

S. 3671, EPA revision of ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities, S7192 [28NO]

S. Con. Res. 42, support EPA vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act, S5588 [1AU]

S. Res. 473, call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency, S2266 [18AP]

ENZI, MICHAEL B. (a Senator from Wyoming)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4444 [26JN], S4514, S4515, S4641, S4653, S4664, S4676 [27JN], S4714, S4737, S4767 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3041 [6JN], S3341 [7JN], S3614 [11JN], S3934 [14JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5773 [21AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5276, S5277 [24JY], S5386, S5387, S5388 [25JY], S5457 [30JY], S5500 [31JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), S4291, S4293 [20JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1382 [6MR], S1579, S1592 [8MR]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7662 [17DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see S. 301), S6189 [17SE]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 918), S348 [19JA]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR]

Credit: modify mortgage disclosure requirements (see S. 2490), S5456 [30JY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 224), S1338 [5MR]

——— provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5694 [16AU]

Cuba: allow the financing by U.S. persons of sales of agricultural commodities to Cuba (see S. 275), S4035 [19JN]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S2879 [23MY]

Dept. of Education: provide for comprehensive higher education student achievement information (see S. 351), S652 [6FE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S6144 [12SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S5005 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7587 [13DE]

Dept. of the Interior: empower States to manage the development and production of oil and gas on available Federal land (see S. 2319), S300 [18JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see S. 2501), S2624 [10MY]

Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S2993 [5JN]

District of Columbia: recognize opening of Museum of the Bible (see S. Res. 747), S8059 [2JA]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S1245 [27FE]

——— extend timeline to review and revise ambient air quality standards and delay decision on proposal to revise ozone standards (see S. 452), S2440 [25AP]

——— make changes relative to water quality certification (see S. 3303), S5620 [15AU]

——— support carbon utilization and direct air capture research and facilitate permitting and development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines (see S. 2602), S4036 [19JN]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

Federal agencies and departments: modernize Federal grant reporting (see S. 3484), S6277 [24SE]

——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see S. 1830), S2725 [16MY]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2237), S2624 [10MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2969 [4JN]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4345 [21JN]

IRS: establish an expedited process for removal of senior executives based on performance or misconduct (see S. 3199), S4950 [12JY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 1774), S613 [5FE]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Monuments and memorials: require congressional and State approval and provide restrictions on the use of national monuments (see S. 132), S2517 [7MY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 681), S6816 [11OC]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5268 [24JY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]

National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 498), S2485 [26AP]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6223 [18SE]

NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 155), S2595 [9MY]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to Dept. of Defense contracts with certain small businesses (see S. 2893), S2835 [22MY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Multi-State Plan program (see S. 2221), S4036 [19JN]

Pensions: provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see S. 3795), S7926 [19DE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7243 [29NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

SBA: strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (see S. 2283), S1791 [19MR]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 108), S6495 [3OC]

——— terminate credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and provide for Federal highway user fee on alternative fuel vehicles (see S. 3559), S7587 [13DE]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6732 [9OC]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S5619 [15AU]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7050 [15NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: exempt Public Accounting Oversight Board funding from sequester (see S. 2817), S2623 [10MY]

——— exempt Securities Investor Protection Corp., funding from sequester (see S. 2816), S2623 [10MY]

——— exempt standard setting body designated pursuant to the Securities Act from sequester (see S. 2818), S2623 [10MY]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 3509), S6341 [26SE]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 425), S1452 [7MR]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]

National Retirement Security Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 654), S6342 [26SE]

Taxation: establish Small Business Health Accounts (see S. 2496), S1338 [5MR]

Cloture motions

Brown, Michael L.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S124 [10JA]

Campbell, William L., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S60 [8JA]

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]

Counts, Walter D., III: nomination to be district judge, S21 [3JA], S150 [11JA]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7036 [15NO], S7155 [28NO]

Hunt, Joseph H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S5818 [22AU]

Johnson, Lynn A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5818 [22AU], S5948 [27AU]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S7341 [6DE], S7379 [10DE]

Parker, Thomas L.R.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S89 [9JA]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2058 [11AP]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S1980 [22MR], S2028 [10AP]

Roisman, Elad L.: nomination to the SEC, S6005 [28AU], S6021 [4SE]

Vought, Russell: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S1149 [15FE], S1233 [27FE]

Letters

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act: Keith Hall, CBO, S7383 [10DE]

Remarks

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), House amendment, S5505 [31JY]

Appropriations: legislative process, S4472 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]

——— making continuing, S7648 [17DE]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4837 [9JY]

Budget: deficit, S7648 [17DE]

——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government, S4472 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]

——— reform process, S7648 [17DE]

——— status report, S292 [18JA], S1280–S1283 [28FE], S2113–S2117 [12AP], S3024–S3027 [6JN], S5059 [18JY], S7037 [15NO]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5395 [26JY]

Committee on Approprations (Senate): rename as Committee on Budget and Appropriations (Senate), S7648 [17DE]

——— rename as Committee on the Budget (Senate), S4473 [27JN]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): rename as Committee on Debt Control (Senate), S4473 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]

——— revision of budgetary allocations, aggregates, and levels, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2512 [7MY], S3978 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: set rate of pay for employees in accordance with the General Schedule, S1416 [7MR]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5738 [21AU], S5904 [23AU]

Dept. of Education: increase maximum discretionary Federal Pell Grants award, S5738 [21AU], S5904 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), House amendment, S2862 [23MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), S7383 [10DE]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (H.R. 299), unanimous-consent request, S7380 [10DE]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S2862 [23MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S6136 [12SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5738 [21AU], S5904 [23AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1416 [7MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), conferernce report, S6136 [12SE]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, S5505 [31JY]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6687 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6687 [5OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S6136 [12SE]

Point of order, S5905 [23AU]

Proffit, Hight: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5577 [1AU]

Reports

Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S293–S295 [18JA], S1280–S1283 [28FE], S2113–S2117 [12AP], S3024–S3027 [6JN], S5060–S5063 [18JY], S7038–S7042 [15NO]

Tables

Budget aggregates, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2003 [9AP], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5689 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) spending allocations revisions, S1159 [15FE], S1938 [22MR], S2513 [7MY], S3979 [18JN], S5690 [16AU], S6182 [17SE], S6411 [1OC]

Committees of the Senate spending allocations revisions, S2513 [7MY]

Pay-as-you-go scorecard, S2513 [7MY]

Social Security budget levels, S2513 [7MY]

Texts of

S. 3509, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S6346 [26SE]

Tributes

Booth, Mark, S1763 [15MR]

Bush, George, S7352 [6DE]

Cochran, Senator, S1898 [22MR]

Corker, Senator, S7353 [6DE]

Flake, Senator, S7579 [13DE]

Hatch, Senator, S7470 [12DE]

Heitkamp, Senator, S7232 [29NO]

Heller, Senator, S7232 [29NO]

McCain, John, S5984 [28AU]

EPELDI, MARTIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1584 [30NO]

EPHRAM, WILLORA CRAFT (PEACHES)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E147 [6FE]

EPHRATA, WA

Remarks in House

Honor Flight Ephrata (organization): tribute, H4245 [21MY]

EPPS, LAWRENCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H899 [6FE]

EQUAL COLA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7165), H9573 [20NO]

EQUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY ACT

Amendments

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR] (see H.J. Res. 132), H3095 [10AP]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

Letters

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending: Bill Himpler, American Financial Services Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), S2202 [17AP]

——— Jack Howard, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2202 [17AP]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, S2202 [17AP]

——— Peter K. Welch, National Automotive Dealers Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— several automotive organizations, S2203 [17AP]

——— several civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations, S2206 [17AP]

——— several organizations, S2206 [17AP]

Motions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2200 [17AP]

Remarks in House

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3815–H3823 [8MY], E614 [9MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2191, S2193, S2200–S2212 [17AP], S2227–S2230, S2235, S2239 [18AP], S2570 [9MY], S2782 [21MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), motion to proceed, S2200 [17AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of S.J. Res. 57, Disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule on Indirect Auto Lending: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2240 [18AP], H3815 [8MY]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service (see H.R. 7238), H9819 [10DE]

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2994), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3072), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]

Taxation: modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2988), S2991 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dhillon, Janet: nomination to the EEOC, unanimous-consent request, S7862, S7863 [19DE]

Feldblum, Chai R.: nomination to the EEOC, S7861, S7863 [19DE]

——— nomination to the EEOC, unanimous-consent request, S7862 [19DE]

Gade, Daniel M.: nomination to the EEOC, unanimous-consent request, S7862, S7863 [19DE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S7861 [19DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3072), S6203–S6205 [18SE]

Reports filed

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]

EQUAL PAY DAY

Bills and resolutions

Observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Observance, H3104 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S2029 [10AP]

EQUAL PROTECTION OF UNACCOMPANIED MINORS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6134), H5284 [19JN]

EQUALITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2282), H5348 [20JN], H5820 [28JN], H9698 [29NO], E781 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1006), S6793 [11OC]

EQUATORIAL GUINEA, REPUBLIC OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Susan N. Stevenson To Be Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7190 [28NO]

EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE AND HEALTH (EACH) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1201), H7107–H7109 [24JY], E1068 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1201), S5390 [25JY], S5394 [26JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1201, provisions, H7107 [24JY]

EQUITY AND INCLUSION ENFORCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

ERDOGAN, RECEP TAYYIP (President, Turkey)

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H5274 [19JN]

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, H7900 [6SE]

——— call for release of Serkan Golge, H7900 [6SE]

EREZ, MIKI

Remarks in House

Tribute, H685 [30JA]

ERICKSON, AMANDA

Articles and editorials

U.S. Has More Climate Skeptics Than Anywhere Else on Earth—Blame the GOP, S5896 [23AU]

ERICKSON, DON

Letters

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act, H5270 [19JN]

ERIE, PA

Remarks in House

Black Family Foundation: anniversary, H7831 [5SE]

Warriors to Washington (organization): tribute, H5654 [26JN]

ERIE COUNTY, NY

Remarks in House

Buffalo, NY: tribute to proposed African American Veterans Monument to be located in the Buffalo and Erie County Military Park, H7170 [25JY]

Lake View, NY: anniversary, E732 [24MY]

ERIE COUNTY, OH

Remarks in House

Sandusky, OH: Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on Corso’s Flower and Garden Center, H5196 [14JN]

Statements

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Raid on Corso’s Flower and Garden Center, Sandusky, OH: Several Employees and Family Members, H5197, H5198 [14JN]

ERIE COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Black Family Foundation: anniversary, H7831 [5SE]

ERNEST, DONNABELLE AND ELVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E816 [8JN]

ERNST, COLLEEN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6733 [9OC]

ERNST, JONI (a Senator from Iowa)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4414, S4415, S4426, S4439 [26JN], S4514 [27JN], S4767 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3225, S3226, S3231, S3257 [6JN], S3309, S3319, S3328 [7JN], S3716, S3720, S3724 [11JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5760, S5773, S5774 [21AU], S5850 [22AU], S5902 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2799 [21MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5273, S5302, S5303, S5304 [24JY], S5380, S5382, S5387 [25JY], S5500 [31JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine (S. 925), S24, S25 [3JA]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1475 [7MR], S1580 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4044, S4045 [19JN], S4283 [20JN], S4335, S4345, S4351 [21JN]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7662 [17DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S981 [14FE]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S1617 [12MR], S2953 [4JN], S5941 [27AU], S6009 [31AU], S6035 [5SE]

Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform (Joint, Select), S1254 [27FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY]

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see S. 220), S3294 [7JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Appropriations: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (see S. 2330), S467 [23JA]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S5423 [26JY]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

——— reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S7926 [19DE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see S. 1084), S5424 [26JY]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

CBO: make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring (see S. 1746), S652 [6FE]

Colleges and universities: establish commisson to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see S. 2138), S652 [6FE]

Committee To Investigate Sexual Abuse Within U.S. Olympic Gymnastics (Senate, Special): establish (see S. Res. 396), S704 [7FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority relative to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator (see S. 2702), S2322 [19AP]

——— disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see S.J. Res. 56), S2680 [15MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S2142 [16AP]

——— set rate of pay for employees in accordance with the General Schedule (see S. 2171), S7053 [15NO]

Credit: modify mortgage disclosure requirements (see S. 2490), S1380 [6MR]

Crime: reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S705 [7FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network (see S. 2712), S2321 [19AP]

——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see S. 3140), S5760 [21AU]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S5067 [18JY]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S4036 [19JN]

——— submit a plan to improve research and development on therapies for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder and document information on blast exposures in service records of military personnel (see S. 2883), S2773 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see S. 1121), S1578 [8MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (see S. 998), S6059 [6SE]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7051 [15NO]

Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6926 [13NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: include State insurance commissioner as a voting member of Financial Stability Oversight Council (see S. 3177), S6542 [4OC]

Dept. of Transportation: develop and provide States and transportation planning organizations with data sets measuring the level of access by all modes of transportation to important destinations (see S. 3491), S6304 [25SE]

——— establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 3051), S4876 [10JY]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S2877 [23MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize use of veterans educational assistance for examinations to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning (see S. 3318), S5582 [1AU]

——— improve provision of health care (see S. 2184), S1165 [15FE]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (see S. 2402), S840 [8FE]

——— restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2386), S651 [6FE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S7191 [28NO]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see S. 974), S3761 [12JN]

Federal agencies and departments: improve efficiency and speed of intragovernmental correspondence by requiring any written documents submitted to Congress to be transmitted electronically (see S. 3027), S3293 [7JN]

——— increase access to agency guidance documents (see S. 2296), S652 [6FE]

——— provide with discretion in securing information technology and information systems (see S. 3208), S5620 [15AU]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see S. 593), S6189 [17SE]

——— prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases (see S. 3135), S6190 [17SE]

Foreign trade: require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (see S. 3329), S5582 [1AU]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2554 [8MY]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 32), S187 [16JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2775 [17MY]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Great Outdoors Month: designate (see S. Res. 568), S4735 [28JN]

Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see S. 898), S1287 [28FE]

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: amend (see S. 3388), S5932 [23AU]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN]

Insurance: require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see S. 3369), S5931 [23AU]

Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S46 [4JA]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see S. Res. 502), S2644 [14MY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 1774), S1949 [22MR]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (see S. 2897), S4344 [21JN]

——— increase number of States that may conduct demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services (see S. 1905), S1317 [1MR]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (see S. 3702), S7587 [13DE]

Medicare: prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see S. 413), S5583 [1AU]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 479), S6224 [18SE]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 14), S348 [19JA]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5620 [15AU]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see S. Res. 744), S8059 [2JA]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]

National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 498), S2485 [26AP]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patents: prohibit avoidance of drug patent reviews regardless of sovereign immunity claims facilitated by the transfer of patents to Indian tribes (see S. 2514), S1452 [7MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see S. 58), S1244 [27FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see S. 811), S2013 [9AP]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S5108 [19JY]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

SBA: prohibit businesses owned by or affiliated with Chinese citizens from receiving assistance (see S. 3148), S4876 [10JY]

SEC: revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms (see S. 3650), S7051 [15NO]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis: establish (see S. 3231), S7319 [5DE]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 3332), S6305 [25SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see S. 2687), S4736 [28JN]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see S. 2420), S907 [13FE]

——— provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers (see S. 3600), S7134 [27NO]

——— reduce estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 3638), S7927 [19DE]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see S. 2600), S5067 [18JY]

Technology: improve coordination and use of geospatial data (see S. 2128), S5424 [26JY]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6145 [12SE]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see S. 294), S2595 [9MY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S5424 [26JY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S5620 [15AU]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see S. 2463), S5619 [15AU]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2329), S1166 [15FE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S4735 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Congress: provide that Congress may not recess, adjourn, or consider other matters after August 1 of any year if it has not approved a budget resolution and passed regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year (see S. 2930), S2877 [23MY]

DEA: provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see S. 2645), S2075 [11AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve conservation programs (see S. 2557), S1765 [15MR]

Dept. of Defense: permit individuals eligible for tuition assistance to use such benefits for licensing, credentialing, and certification programs offered by entities other than institutions of higher education (see S. 2534), S1629 [12MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: review health care providers whose licenses were terminated for care or services provided at non-departmental facilities and notify patients who received inadequate care from such providers (see S. 3501), S6341 [26SE]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see S. 3656), S7088 [26NO]

Families and domestic relations: repeal certain limits on leave for a husband and wife employed by the same employer (see S. 3593), S6815 [11OC]

Federal agencies and departments: establish competitive bidding process for relocation of headquarters of Executive agencies (see S. 2592), S1947 [22MR]

Federal employees: provide a temporary prohibition on employment of political appointees in career civil service positions (see S. 2581), S1875 [21MR]

Medicare: require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to provide information on safe disposal of prescription drugs that are controlled substances to certain enrolled individuals (see S. 3489), S6304 [25SE]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish (see S. 2806), S2594 [9MY]

Taxation: exclude major professional sports leagues from qualifying as tax-exempt organizations (see S. 3086), S4035 [19JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S4734 [28JN]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), S2761 [17MY], S2815 [22MY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351, S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6506 [3OC], S6564 [5OC]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Rettig, Charles P.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S6051 [6SE], S6132 [12SE]

Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2978 [5JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S1617 [12MR], S2953 [4JN], S5941 [27AU], S6035 [5SE]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S273 [18JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S273 [18JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S528 [29JA]

Altoona, IA: anniversary, S2547• [8MY]

Anfinson Farm Store, Inc.: tribute, S2433• [25AP]

Appropriations: making continuing, S430 [22JA], S6213 [18SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4702 [28JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S4702 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3731, S3747 [12JN], S3902 [13JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent request, S3747 [12JN]

——— making appropriations, S430 [22JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6213 [18SE]

Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule on compliance with title X requirements by family planning project recipients in selecting subrecipients to provide services (H.J. Res. 43), S273 [18JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), S5096 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), House amendment, S2807 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S2807 [22MY]

——— expand eligibility for certain health care benefits to include certain veterans seeking mental health care, S2807 [22MY]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine, S2807 [22MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S6213 [18SE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S430 [22JA]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S430 [22JA]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S862 [12FE], S1143 [15FE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5333 [25JY]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 49), S6375 [28SE]

Northey, William: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, S690 [7FE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding (S. 241), S273 [18JA]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2457 [26AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: modify monetary allowance payable to a former President, S3731, S3747 [12JN]

Senate: legislative program, S3925 [13JN]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S430 [22JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S123 [10JA]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1143 [15FE]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S862 [12FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, S6213 [18SE]

Tributes

Arnett, Arthur, S4727• [28JN]

McCain, John, S6011–S6013 [4SE]

Treptow, Martin A., S2872 [23MY]

ERRINGTON, JOEY L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E694 [21MY], E720 [23MY]

ERWIN, JACQUELINE R.

Remarks in House

African-American Postal League United for Success (A-PLUS): Philadelphia, PA/South Jersey Chapter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Heritage Award recipient, E461 [13AP]

ESCALERA, YADIRA T.

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E440 [12AP], E760 [5JN]

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Ross, Carla: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

ESCANABA (U.S.C.G.C.)

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: anniversary of sinking, E1077 [26JY]

ESCOBAR, JOSE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H969 [7FE]

ESHOO, ANNA G. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4701 [24MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4964 [7JN], H4993 [8JN]

Appointments

Louise McIntosh Slaughter funeral attendees, H3047 [26MR]

Articles and editorials

Southwest and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fly Plane to Puerto Rico To Save 62 Pets and Donate 14,400 Lbs of Supplies, Kelli Bender, People Magazine, E266• [6MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3936 [11MY]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H1501 [8MR]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7157 [24JY]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 1406), H1127 [13FE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 1419), H4981 [7JN]

——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H7728 [26JY]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4871), H625 [22JA]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H554 [18JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9432 [12OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H9467 [6NO]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H8887 [25SE]

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 697), H678 [29JA]

Bearss, Edwin C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1225), H4849 [6JN]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3887 [9MY]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see H.R. 5353), H1728 [20MR]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H9439 [19OC]

——— ensure juveniles adjudicated in Federal delinquency proceedings are not subject to solitary confinement while committed to juvenile facilities (see H.R. 901), H10211 [13DE]

China: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Liu Xiaobo and collectively to all advocates of democracy and human rights in China (see H.R. 3960), H5286 [19JN]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

Climate: provide communities with tools to respond to extreme weather and implement a strategy to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources on which tourism and recreation jobs and local economies depend (see H.R. 4490), H5286 [19JN]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H9471 [9NO]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8171 [12SE]

Crime: establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities (see H.R. 6902), H9089 [26SE]

——— prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see H.R. 6358), H7824 [4SE]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H3060 [5AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: better assist producers who are voluntarily making the transition to organic production systems (see H.R. 3637), H478 [17JA]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (see H.R. 5093), H1266 [26FE]

——— establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (see H.R. 3994), H5094 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H9431 [12OC]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H5153 [13JN]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 3119), H9439 [19OC]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (see H.R. 5564), H3783 [7MY]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 2151), H5022 [8JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (see H.R. 5042), H1211 [15FE]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H1268 [26FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H1332 [27FE]

——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H8887 [25SE]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H733 [30JA]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H10270 [17DE]

——— provide for additional programs funded by grants to strengthen health care system response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 7212), H9763 [3DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H4777 [5JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9511 [13NO]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H5153 [13JN]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H7943 [7SE]

——— restore fair housing mission (see H.R. 6220), H9444 [23OC]

Dept. of Justice: develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 5710), H3833 [8MY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H784 [5FE]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H7824 [4SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H3453 [23AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H6041 [10JY]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8172 [12SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5987 [3JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7921 [6SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H1653 [15MR]

——— provide that production safety systems rule and well control rule shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by Congress (see H.R. 4888), H676 [29JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H2043 [22MR]

——— make certain improvements in transparency of personnel vacancies and staffing levels (see H.R. 3459), H5363 [20JN]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 5314), H1651 [15MR]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H4777 [5JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: support establishment and improvement of communications sites on or near Federal lands through retention and use of rental fees associated with such sites (see H.R. 2425), H7871 [5SE]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8171 [12SE]

Drugs: limit application of Federal laws to distribution and consumption of marijuana (see H.R. 1227), H733 [30JA]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H4777 [5JN]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H2043 [22MR]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 5127), H1333 [27FE]

——— reduce human exposure to asbestos (see H.R. 5114), H1333 [27FE]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

Executive Office of the President: establish National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 5822), H4285 [21MY]

FCC: clarify acceptable 9-1-1 obligations or expenditures relative to wireless communications (see H.R. 6424), H6557 [18JY]

——— designate a national dialing short code for users of mobile voice service to reach public safety personnel in critical, but non-emergency, circumstances (see H.R. 5700), H3833 [8MY]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

——— encourage development of priority antimicrobial products through award of a transferable exclusivity extension period (see H.R. 6294), H7157 [24JY]

Federal agencies and departments: improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (see H.R. 5759), H3929 [10MY]

Federal employees: ensure that 6 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 1022), H5977 [28JN]

——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H5581 [22JN]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2215), H1075 [8FE]

——— exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 389), H18 [8JA]

Firearms: prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H3397 [17AP]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7157 [24JY]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see H.R. 6503), H9092 [26SE]

FTC: establish Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 444), H1267 [26FE]

——— prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

GAO: provide for a joint session of Congress to receive a presentation on the audited financial statement of the Executive branch (see H. Con. Res. 8), H3835 [8MY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5507 [21JN]

Green Bank: establish to assist in financing of qualified clean energy and energy efficiency projects and issue Green Bonds to acquire capital stock of such bank (see H.R. 2995), H404 [16JA]

Health: provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the U.S. (see H.R. 3592), H3316 [13AP]

——— support protecting patients’ access to medically appropriate, evidence-based health care and information, including information about access to safe and legal abortion (see H. Res. 915), H4778 [5JN]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7871 [5SE]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H8739 [20SE]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7735 [31JY]

——— eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H1212 [15FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H6113 [11JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9431 [12OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H9152 [27SE]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 63), H83 [9JA]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H8887 [25SE]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1755 [21MR]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6641), H7734 [31JY] (see H.R. 6733), H7941 [7SE]

——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H132 [10JA]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 237), H4981 [7JN]

Iran: observe Nowruz, the Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 211), H6042 [10JY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3835 [8MY]

Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office, McArthur, CA: designate (see H.R. 6655), H7943 [7SE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H7728 [26JY]

Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building, Ceres, CA: designate (see H.R. 6405), H6463 [17JY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9436 [16OC]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 6060), H9408 [28SE]

Medicaid: clarify authority of State Medicaid fraud and abuse control units to investigate and prosecute cases of patient abuse and neglect in any setting (see H.R. 3891), H5022 [8JN]

——— cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1542), H3050 [26MR]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 7217), H9821 [10DE]

Medicare: allow qualified group practices to furnish certain items and services at qualified skilled nursing facilities to individuals entitled to certain benefits to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations (see H.R. 6502), H9471 [9NO]

——— encourage use of non-opioid analgesics for management of post-surgical pain (see H.R. 5809), H4733 [25MY]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H1729 [20MR]

——— modernize physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models (see H.R. 4206), H8886 [25SE]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1542), H3050 [26MR]

——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 1173), H733 [30JA]

——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H1336 [27FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: codify emergency preparedness final rule for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities as conditions of participation (see H.R. 4704), H678 [29JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5199 [14JN]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9421 [5OC]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H10512 [20DE]

National Media Diversity Month: designate (see H. Res. 888), H4733 [25MY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3747 [1MY]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6465 [17JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9449 [26OC]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H1342 [1MR]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (see H.R. 3834), H8108 [10SE]

NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (see H.R. 5606), H3835 [8MY]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7722 [26JY]

NSF: increase participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and industry (see H.R. 2709), H9443 [23OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see H.R. 914), H3887 [9MY]

Orphan Drug Act: affirm importance, commend life-saving accomplishments, and recognize need and continued support for research in development of therapies, treatments, and cures for rare diseases (see H. Res. 1154), H9568 [16NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3148 [11AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H6112 [11JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Political ethics: strengthen ethical standards in the Federal Government to prevent Government corruption and ensure transparency and accountability (see H.R. 7167), H9573 [20NO]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (see H.R. 3273), H3979 [15MY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8728 [13SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: disclose use of Federal funds with any privately held company owned by the President (see H.R. 5873), H4209 [17MY]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H3097 [10AP]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9409 [28SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1086), H9090 [26SE]

San Francisco Bay: establish a grant program to support restoration (see H.R. 6752), H7941 [7SE]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9449 [26OC]

——— prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see H.R. 7070), H9435 [16OC]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H8172 [12SE]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9439 [19OC]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Space policy: improve understanding and forecasting of space weather events (see H.R. 3086), H9471 [9NO]

Specialist Trevor A. Win’E Post Office, Orange, CA: designate (see H.R. 4946), H901 [6FE]

Stephens, Don and Deyon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4714), H4139 [16MY]

Tariff: repeal increases in duty and a tariff-rate quota on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (see H.R. 5571), H5094 [12JN]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer (see H.R. 6671), H7754 [14AU]

——— expand tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts to include rollovers for charitable life-income plans for charitable purposes (see H.R. 1337), H9471 [9NO]

——— extend certain tax credits relative to electric cars (see H.R. 6274), H7759 [21AU]

——— impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see H.R. 7173), H9768 [6DE]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions of stocks, bonds, or derivatives (see H.R. 2306), H6112 [11JY]

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 5814), H3976 [15MY]

——— prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote seller and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see H.R. 6824), H8725 [13SE]

——— provide adjustments in individual income tax rates to reflect regional differences in the cost-of-living (see H.R. 2111), H7728 [26JY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H6112 [11JY]

——— repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 5220), H3576 [25AP]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see H.R. 6900), H9088 [26SE]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see H.R. 2514), H4139 [16MY]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 5447), H3507 [24AP]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H6464 [17JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— prohibit State agreements with election system vendors if they are owned or controlled by persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents or do not meet cybersecurity best practices (see H.R. 6435), H7689 [25JY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H10587 [21DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5507 [21JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Homeland Security: continue to apply rule entitled ‘‘Allowing Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses To Apply for Employment Authorization’’ (see H.R. 7150), H9568 [16NO]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H403 [16JA]

FCC: allow States and localities to adopt a one touch make ready policy for utility pole attachments in order to expedite broadband deployment (see H.R. 4858), H582 [19JA]

——— prohibit debt collectors from making robocalls to individuals’ cell phones (see H.R. 5633), H3705 [26AP]

——— promote competition to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see H.R. 4814), H477 [17JA]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for broadcasters that air or transmit content from registered foreign agents (see H.R. 5331), H1698 [19MR]

Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see H.R. 7277), H10169 [12DE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H5151 [13JN]

Tax-exempt organizations: allow certain veterans organizations to take into account membership of spouses, widows, and widowers of Armed Forces members for purposes of determining tax-exempt status (see H.R. 7174), H9667 [27NO]

Telecommunications: require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9405 [28SE]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Homeland Security: continue to apply rule entitled ‘‘Allowing Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses To Apply for Employment Authorization’’ (H.R. 7150), H9569 [16NO]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (H.R. 4800), H404 [16JA]

FCC: allow States and localities to adopt a one touch make ready policy for utility pole attachments in order to expedite broadband deployment (H.R. 4858), H583 [19JA]

——— prohibit debt collectors from making robocalls to individuals’ cell phones (H.R. 5633), H3706 [26AP]

——— promote competition to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (H.R. 4814), H478 [17JA]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for broadcasters that air or transmit content from registered foreign agents (H.R. 5331), H1698 [19MR]

Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (H.R. 7277), H10170 [12DE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (H.R. 6085), H5153 [13JN]

Tax-exempt organizations: allow certain veterans organizations to take into account membership of spouses, widows, and widowers of Armed Forces members for purposes of determining tax-exempt status (H.R. 7174), H9667 [27NO]

Telecommunications: require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (H.R. 6987), H9407 [28SE]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (H.R. 6880), H8885 [25SE]

Excerpts

Biography of Congressman George Miller: William Miller, E263• [6MR]

Remarks

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7697 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding to sell land and housing units known as Shenandoah Square in Mountain View, CA, H4993, H4994 [8JN]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development funding, H4935 [7JN]

——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy linear generator technology funding, H4964 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8781• [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10391, H10392 [20DE]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, H5513 [22JN]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects, H1414• [6MR]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4993, H4994 [8JN]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5513 [22JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4935, H4964 [7JN], H4993, H4994 [8JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3597 [26AP]

——— use alternative measurements to current day-night sound level average standard for certain areas under Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), H3597 [26AP]

FCC: adopt rules to ensure the accuracy of call location information for 9-1-1 calls, H1414• [6MR]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality, H4985 [8JN]

——— reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1414• [6MR]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10391, H10392 [20DE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, H7697 [26JY]

Goel, Keshav: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell scholarship recipient, E1568• [28NO]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), E751• [29MY]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H482 [18JA]

IRS: modernize and improve (H.R. 5444), H3419 [18AP]

——— modernize and improve (H.R. 5444), consideration (H. Res. 831), H3408 [18AP]

Medicaid: funding, H5513 [22JN]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria and accountability for perpetrators of these crimes (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, E1606• [6DE]

NASA: retirement of Kepler Space Telescope, E1489• [2NO]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), H10056 [11DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and candidates for the office of President (H.R. 305), H3408 [18AP]

Santa Cruz County, CA: anniversary of Valley Women’s Club of the San Lorenzo Valley, E363• [22MR]

Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), consideration (H. Res. 831), H3408 [18AP]

Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 582), Senate amendment, H993 [8FE]

Votes: correction, E1532• [16NO]

——— position on missed, H7105• [24JY], H10584• [21DE], E342• [20MR], E964• [3JY], E1208• [5SE], E1216• [6SE], E1225• [7SE], E1234• [12SE], E1257• [13SE], E1261• [17SE], E1312• [26SE], E1328• [27SE], E1349• [28SE], E1355• [2OC]

Tributes

Baum, Raymond S., H1106 [13FE]

Dawes, Christopher G., E557• [27AP]

Horowitz, Mirah, E266• [6MR]

Kuiper, Ralph A., E1112• [31JY]

Lucier, John C. (Jack), E1621• [10DE]

Lussier, Suzanne DeLone, E359• [22MR]

Marshman, Barbara, E210• [23FE]

Miller, George, E263• [6MR]

Miller, William, E263• [6MR]

Richter, Burton, E1087• [26JY]

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, H3387 [17AP]

Smith, Brad D., E1656• [12DE]

Thurber, James P., E1110• [31JY]

Weiss, Barbara Hayms, E1469• [26OC]

ESKATON (nonprofit organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E715 [23MY]

ESKIMOS see Native Americans

ESLINGER, DONALD

Remarks in Senate

Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame: inductee, S4278 [20JN]

ESPADA, ROBERTO

Remarks in House

Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]

ESPAILLAT, ADRIANO (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4572 [22MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3654 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3654 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 771), H1609 [14MR]

——— limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H7751 [10AU]

Abzug, Bella S.: tribute (see H. Res. 807), H3046 [23MR]

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H3887 [9MY]

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H4285 [21MY]

——— prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H9092 [26SE]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8742 [24SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9416 [2OC]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

——— render certain military spouses eligible for adjustment of status (see H.R. 5593), H3707 [26AP]

Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building, Brentwood, NY: designate (see H.R. 5412), H3049 [26MR]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H3931 [10MY]

Birth control: repeal rules allowing employers to be exempt from requirement to provide insurance coverage for birth control and contraceptives (see H.R. 4082), H1267 [26FE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 722), H1179 [14FE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see H. Res. 896), H5022 [8JN]

Booker, Simeon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 812), H1373 [5MR]

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H903 [6FE]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H1753 [21MR]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1057), H9092 [26SE]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H4733 [25MY]

Cambodia: promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law, condemn political violence and human rights violations, and call for respect for freedom of the press, assembly, and speech and electoral reforms (see H. Res. 661), H1179 [14FE]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see H. Res. 1111), H9450 [26OC]

Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 946), H5224 [15JN]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H7825 [4SE]

——— establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 2952), H7782 [31AU]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Civil rights: declassify documents from civil rights cold cases and establish a civil rights cold case record collection and the Cold Case Records Review Board (see H.R. 1272), H7156 [24JY]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H1442 [6MR]

——— cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H976 [7FE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain undocumented students on the basis of immigration status (see H.R. 6525), H7748 [7AU]

Commission To Study and Establish a Fair and Humane System of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform investigations of claims of violations of rights and protections by employees, update sexual harassment prevention and response training, and institute discrimination surveys (see H.R. 4396), H3211 [12AP]

Correctional institutions: improve effectiveness of Federal prison system for incarcerated pregnant women and mothers by establishing a program of critical-stage, developmental nurseries for children born to inmates (see H.R. 3410), H5749 [26JN]

——— prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8733 [17SE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8727 [13SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H8728 [13SE]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1442 [6MR]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H7156 [24JY]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: address deferred maintenance at schools of agriculture and Agricultural Research Service facilities (see H.R. 6474), H6648 [23JY]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H630 [25JA]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1374 [5MR]

——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorize grants to support the study of world languages in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 1239), H1221 [20FE]

Dept. of Education: award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see H.R. 4838), H553 [18JA]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (see H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see H.R. 5384), H3097 [10AP]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7720 [26JY]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H5201 [14JN]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6876), H9153 [27SE]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth (see H.R. 3742), H3783 [7MY]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process (see H.R. 2015), H5225 [15JN]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see H.R. 6184), H6650 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]

——— direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H7777 [28AU]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H5022 [8JN]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2392), H629 [25JA]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H3707 [26AP]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9569 [16NO]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H5022 [8JN]

——— provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research (see H.R. 7063), H9430 [12OC]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries and grant such status to nationals of Guatemala (see H.R. 6325), H6650 [23JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see H.R. 5908), H4582 [22MY]

——— terminate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Dept. of HUD: establish pass-through lease arrangements for uninhabitable dwelling units (see H.R. 5602), H3505 [24AP]

——— extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8727 [13SE]

——— provide additional funding for the public housing Capital Fund to assist large public housing agencies with mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance and incremental rental assistance vouchers (see H.R. 5200), H1476 [7MR]

——— restore fair housing mission (see H.R. 6220), H6264 [16JY]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H784 [5FE]

——— make grants to implement statutes and policies to issue firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 6629), H9425 [9OC]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H5225 [15JN]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H3978 [15MY]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— establish certain standards for adjudication of U.S. passport applications (see H.R. 6707), H7870 [5SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7825 [4SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program to reimburse public transportation agencies that offer free unlimited transportation passes to eligible individuals (see H.R. 5542), H3396 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a grant program to provide Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education to assist veterans in the pursuit of higher education (see H.R. 3272), H1544 [13MR]

——— carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H7689 [25JY]

——— ensure certain educational benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating the ability of a servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or child of a servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 5781), H3935 [11MY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H2043 [22MR]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H7921 [6SE]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8739 [20SE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H554 [18JA]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H903 [6FE]

Drugs: establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H5022 [8JN]

Education: encourage more Holocaust education in school curricula (see H. Res. 276), H738 [2FE]

——— ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see H. Res. 845), H3575 [25AP]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H1653 [15MR]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9416 [2OC]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Europe: require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H7756 [17AU]

Eximbank: revise statutory quorum requirement for Board of Directors (see H.R. 4007), H170 [11JA]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H10170 [12DE]

FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 6145), H7156 [24JY]

——— require records of National Instant Criminal Background Check System be retained for a certain period of time (see H.R. 5461), H3095 [10AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H1179 [14FE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN]

FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1221 [20FE]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1336 [27FE]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1374 [5MR]

——— provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun (see H.R. 4018), H1609 [14MR]

——— provide for mandatory licensing and registration of handguns (see H.R. 5607), H3505 [24AP]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H7157 [24JY]

Foreign trade: protect human rights and labor standards in conducting certain activities (see H.R. 3721), H3743 [27AP]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2566), H4981 [7JN]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9569 [16NO]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5977 [28JN]

Health: encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and child-care professionals to prevent sunburns in minors and support efforts to curb incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin-protection (see H. Res. 282), H9511 [13NO]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H6175 [12JY]

——— support protecting patients’ access to medically appropriate, evidence-based health care and information, including information about access to safe and legal abortion (see H. Res. 915), H5201 [14JN]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1501 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H9092 [26SE]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]

——— express that the ‘‘Brooke Rule’’ is essential to ensuring affordable rent levels for families receiving Federal rental assistance (see H. Res. 886), H4733 [25MY]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 1438), H9821 [10DE]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5095 [12JN]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H738 [2FE]

Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7943 [7SE]

——— establish immigration consumer fraud information hotlines and websites and provide for outreach campaigns on such fraud (see H.R. 6363), H6173 [12JY]

——— establish legal orientation programs at immigration detention facilities to inform detainees of their legal rights (see H.R. 913), H3506 [24AP]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H4139 [16MY]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H4693 [23MY]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5817 [27JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H6042 [10JY]

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H7689 [25JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9439 [19OC]

Insurance: restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H7870 [5SE]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see H.R. 1697), H1127 [13FE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H9439 [19OC]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H1076 [8FE]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1610 [14MR]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 3641), H4850 [6JN]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3783 [7MY]

Joseph Sanford Jr., Channel, NY: designate (see H.R. 6125), H8172 [12SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H903 [6FE]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5001), H1214 [15FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (see H. Res. 798), H3060 [5AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H1127 [13FE]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H10270 [17DE]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY: designate (see H.R. 7293), H10209 [13DE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H1506 [9MR]

Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 7240), H9819 [10DE]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H1609 [14MR]

——— expand and revise classification of and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 750), H3886 [9MY]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see H.R. 5818), H7689 [25JY]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H5749 [26JN]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 807), H1442 [6MR]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715, 720), H1268 [26FE]

Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 1130), H9443 [23OC]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

Music and dance: preserve knowledge and promote education about jazz (see H.R. 4626), H6042 [10JY]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H1076 [8FE]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5199 [14JN]

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4638), H1609 [14MR]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 547), H784 [5FE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H5151 [13JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9444 [23OC]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 2584), H3050 [26MR]

——— provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H7943 [7SE]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see H. Res. 756), H1503 [8MR]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H9511 [13NO]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

National Women’s Small Business Month: observance (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

National Workforce Development Month: observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9416 [2OC]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see H.R. 5728), H3884 [9MY]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7732 [27JY]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small businesses (see H.R. 5337), H1727 [20MR]

Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge: rename as Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 6064), H7824 [4SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 4784), H169 [11JA]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7743 [3AU]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H7728 [26JY]

Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (see H.R. 3314), H3148 [11AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: disapprove granting of Presidential pardons to himself or any member of his family for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Res. 523), H4982 [7JN]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H9444 [23OC]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY: designate (see H.R. 6930), H9149 [27SE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H2043 [22MR]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

SBA: improve certain programs to better assist small business customers in accessing broadband technology (see H.R. 4677), H1336 [27FE]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (see H.R. 4743), H678 [29JA]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Small business: reduce costs for certain businesses required to relocate from a Superfund site (see H.R. 5669), H3746 [1MY]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H903 [6FE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

——— strengthen by reforming benefit formula and calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving long-term condition of the trust fund (see H.R. 6929), H9149 [27SE]

Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 2651), H5201 [14JN]

——— recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building, Dansville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5395), H2041 [22MR]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H903 [6FE]

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 4681), H3507 [24AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H5094 [12JN]

——— allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer (see H.R. 3670), H3064 [9AP]

——— deny deduction for severance payments made in connection with sexual misconduct (see H.R. 4748), H82 [9JA]

——— eliminate tax preferences for foreign profits by repealing reduced rate of tax on foreign-derived intangible income and global intangible low-taxed income (see H.R. 5145), H6558 [18JY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H4730 [24MY]

——— reduce applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults (see H.R. 6432), H6557 [18JY]

Territories: provide the option of discharging certain unsecured financial obligations, allocate funds to eligible Puerto Rican creditors whose debt was terminated, and audit causes of Puerto Rico’s debt (see H.R. 6827), H8725 [13SE]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying a unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (see H.R. 2309), H3343 [16AP]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H6175 [12JY]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H9092 [26SE]

——— improve security of information technology used to administer voter registration procedures and Federal elections and promote accuracy and integrity of election results (see H.R. 1562), H1502 [8MR]

——— limit authority of State election officials to remove registrants from the official list of eligible voters in Federal elections on the basis of interstate cross-checks (see H.R. 3091), H5225 [15JN]

——— require States to provide voter registration forms at certain naturalization proceedings (see H.R. 3113), H6464 [17JY]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (see H.R. 7285), H10338 [19DE]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H903 [6FE]

Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 850), H3706 [26AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4243 [18MY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: recognize associations of procurement technical assistance centers under certain circumstances (see H.R. 6328), H6041 [10JY]

Disasters: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H3146 [11AP]

Dominican Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 754), H1334 [27FE]

Firearms: establish registration of violent gun offenders, provide for sufficient notification of their whereabouts, and honor memory of gun crime victims (see H.R. 5657), H3741 [27AP]

Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

New York, NY: support renaming of Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood to Quisqueya Heights to recognize Dominican community and oppose gentrification and rebranding of such neighborhoods as Wahi (see H. Res. 1042), H7751 [10AU]

Russia: provide for measures to strengthen dialogue with the Russian people and support Russian civil society (see H.R. 6426), H6557 [18JY]

SBA: expand definition of research and development, increase participation in mentor-protege program, and promote use of interagency contracts (see H.R. 6368), H6195 [13JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Defense: recognize associations of procurement technical assistance centers under certain circumstances (H.R. 6328), H6041 [10JY]

Disasters: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (H.R. 5474), H3147 [11AP]

Firearms: establish registration of violent gun offenders, provide for sufficient notification of their whereabouts, and honor memory of gun crime victims (H.R. 5657), H3743 [27AP]

Immigration: require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6594), H7726 [26JY]

Russia: provide for measures to strengthen dialogue with the Russian people and support Russian civil society (H.R. 6426), H6558 [18JY]

SBA: expand definition of research and development, increase participation in mentor-protege program, and promote use of interagency contracts (H.R. 6368), H6196 [13JY]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H92 [10JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H91 [10JA]

Proclamations

Tribute to Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Harlem Week: by, E1725• [21DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H548, H550 [18JA], H616 [22JA]

Crime: address increase in hate crimes, H6119 [12JY]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1279 [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

Dominican Republic: tribute to American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic, H3764• [7MY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H548, H550 [18JA], H616 [22JA]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H8177 [13SE]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H3352 [17AP]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H92 [10JA], H548, H550 [18JA], H616 [22JA], H1249 [26FE], H1279 [27FE]

——— ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, H1129 [14FE]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, H1129 [14FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, H5765 [27JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (H.R. 6135), H6126 [12JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5290 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP]

New York, NY: anniversary of Inwood Canoe Club, E1333• [28SE]

SBA: expand definition of research and development, increase participation in mentor-protege program, and promote use of interagency contracts (H.R. 6368), H8809 [25SE]

Stanley Michels Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (S. 2692), H6205 [16JY]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), H1129 [14FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H7879 [6SE]

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4406), H1348 [5MR]

Tributes

Alston, Beverly, E1037• [19JY]

Deal, Alphonso, E1480• [30OC]

Deal, Alphonso B., E1585• [30NO]

DeFour, Wilfred R., E1474• [30OC]

DeFour, Wilfred R., Sr., E1673• [13DE]

Familia, Miosotis P., H3939 [15MY], E649• [15MY]

Hess, Frank, H1467 [7MR]

Johnson, Johnnie Mae, E1337• [28SE]

Montgomery, Dabney N., H3404 [18AP]

Ortiz, David (Big Papi), E617• [9MY]

Palanque-North, Pamela, H422 [17JA]

Peña Gómez, José F., H4682 [23MY], E714• [23MY]

Peralta, José R., E1730• [21DE]

ESPAILLAT, JESSICA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1064 [25JY]

ESPARZA, EVELYN

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E433 [11AP]

ESPER, MARK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H416 [17JA]

ESPERANCE, NY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1010 [13JY]

ESPINET, RANDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1728 [21DE]

ESPINOZA, DARRIEN

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E302 [13MR], E642 [15MY]

ESPINOZA, LUNA

Remarks in House

REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia (organization): tribute to REACH Scholar honorees from Baldwin County, GA, E1376 [5OC]

ESPIONAGE related term(s) Crime

Bills and resolutions

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1244 [27FE] (see H. Con. Res. 106), H1217 [16FE]

Colleges and universities: require the FBI to create a list of foreign intelligence threats to higher education and require reporting to Dept. of Education of certain gifts from such entities (see S. 2903), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6821), H8725 [13SE]

Crime: increase damages available for victims of trade theft, extend statute of limitations, and expand scope of economic espionage laws to encompass a broader range of offenses occurring outside of the U.S. (see S. 3743), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a section with responsibility for enforcement of laws against suspected operatives or agents of foreign governments and improve enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (see S. 2482), S1316 [1MR]

——— provide needed legal authorities to combat cybercrime, including state-sponsored cybercrime (see S. 3288), S5423 [26JY]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H3441 [18AP]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Letters

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H7846 [5SE]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7845 [5SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7846 [5SE]

Remarks in House

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (H. Con. Res. 106), H1290 [27FE]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, H693 [30JA]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

Holmstrom, Robert: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E937 [27JN]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (H.R. 5576), H7843–H7848 [5SE], E1206 [5SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on establishment of the Foreign Malign Influence Response Center to provide comprehensive assessment of foreign efforts to influence U.S. processes and elections, H6152 [12JY]

Pollari, Howard: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1052 [24JY]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, E397 [5AP]

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (H. Con. Res. 106), S1291 [28FE]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (S. Con. Res. 35), S1254 [27FE]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA], S808 [8FE]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

Russia: address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, assistance to pro-democracy groups, and international law enforcement, S6762–S6766 [10OC]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, S2192 [17AP]

Reports filed

Russian Active Measures for the 115th Congress: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 115–1110), H10605 [31DE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), H1290 [27FE]

H.R. 5576, Cyber Deterrence and Response Act, H7843–H7845 [5SE]

S. Con. Res. 35, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), S1253 [27FE]

ESPY, MIKE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5128 [23JY]

ESSEX, VT

Remarks in Senate

Cloutier-Namdar, Linda: Vermont Agency of Education Vermont Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S21 [3JA]

ESSEX COUNTY, MA

Bills and resolutions

Essex National Heritage Area: repeal funding authorization sunset and total funding cap (see S. 2570), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5334), H1698 [19MR]

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ

Remarks in House

Montclair, NJ: anniversary, E874 [20JN]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Newark Community Solutions (organization), H1681 [19MR]

ESTABLISHING A HUMANE IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

ESTERO, FL

Bills and resolutions

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 6113), H5199 [14JN]

ESTES, RON (a Representative from Kansas)

Amendments

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3644 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3644 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H170 [11JA]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3444 [18AP]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H3148 [11AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see H.J. Res. 132), H3444 [18AP]

Crime: provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H3097 [10AP]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (see H.R. 4508), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H5022 [8JN]

Dept. of the Interior: designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (see H.R. 5613), H4981 [7JN]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5154 [13JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H3741 [27AP]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (see H.R. 3608), H6175 [12JY]

EPA: exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H7728 [26JY]

Farrakhan, Louis: condemn promotion of ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jews and the Jewish religion and all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance (see H. Res. 772), H1610 [14MR]

FCC: require telecommunications carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see H.R. 5983), H4732 [25MY]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3979 [15MY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]

IRS: prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1179 [14FE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H4243 [18MY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H6112 [11JY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 13), H3060 [5AP]

Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H5094 [12JN]

——— prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see H.R. 1038), H9526 [14NO]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H3834 [8MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1179 [14FE]

——— delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H5977 [28JN]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3798), H8171 [12SE]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H9439 [19OC]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services (see H.R. 354), H3210 [12AP]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H5022 [8JN]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H4849 [6JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Taxation: encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8733 [17SE]

——— improve access to health care by expanding health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts (see H.R. 1175), H6112 [11JY]

——— improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts (see H.R. 5138), H6112 [11JY]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H6112 [11JY]

——— promote new business innovation (see H.R. 6756), H8733 [17SE]

——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see H.R. 365), H6112 [11JY]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H7688 [25JY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H6112 [11JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H1127 [13FE] (see H.R. 5447), H3453 [23AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

Water: facilitate and streamline Bureau of Reclamation and BIA processes for creating or expanding certain water projects and authorize certain water development projects (see H.R. 4419), H4777 [5JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: penalize false communications to cause an emergency response (see H.R. 5204), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish State and local fusion center technical assistance program (see H.R. 5099), H1332 [27FE]

Dept. of the Interior: extend authority to carry out Equus Beds Division of the Wichita Federal reclamation project (see H.R. 5584), H3452 [23AP]

ERISA: amend (see H.R. 7278), H10169 [12DE]

Public welfare programs: institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5489), H3209 [12AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Crime: penalize false communications to cause an emergency response (H.R. 5204), H1477 [7MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish State and local fusion center technical assistance program (H.R. 5099), H1334 [27FE]

Dept. of the Interior: extend authority to carry out Equus Beds Division of the Wichita Federal reclamation project (H.R. 5584), H3452 [23AP]

ERISA: amend (H.R. 7278), H10170 [12DE]

Public welfare programs: institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 5489), H3210 [12AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H479 [18JA]

Remarks

Andale, KS: express condolences to victims of St. Joseph Catholic Church fire, H5668 [26JN]

Aviation: conduct a global aviation security review (H.R. 4559), H41, H42 [9JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3178 [12AP]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H4881 [7JN]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7194• [25JY]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7852 [5SE]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H3965 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: promote testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers (H.R. 3331), E835• [13JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection counter terrorist networks activities (H.R. 4578), H40, H41 [9JA]

——— establish State and local fusion center technical assistance program (H.R. 5099), H1665, H1666 [19MR]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), H1666, H1667 [19MR]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), Senate amendments, H10414, H10415 [20DE]

——— submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures (H.R. 3202), H43, H45 [9JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), H10039, H10040, H10041 [11DE]

——— designate Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, KS, as a National Historic Landmark (H.R. 5613), H6631 [23JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6519 [18JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish mental health care to certain former members of the Armed Forces who are not otherwise eligible to receive such care (H.R. 918), H8167 [12SE]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (H.R. 4635), H8167 [12SE]

——— study effectiveness of Veterans Crisis Line in preventing veteran suicide (H.R. 4173), H8167 [12SE]

Economy: status, H8164, H8165 [12SE]

Education: importance of workforce development and role of skills-based training programs in sustaining viability of U.S. workforce, H3965 [15MY]

FAA: establish Task Force of Flight Standards Reform, H3650 [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3650 [26AP]

FCC: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (H.R. 2345), H8167 [12SE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of Robert Kunze III, H8881 [25SE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5430 [21JN]

Insurance: modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), H7656 [25JY]

IRS: modernize and improve (H.R. 5444), H3421• [18AP]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H467 [17JA]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), Senate amendment, H10475 [20DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H7656 [25JY]

Public welfare programs: institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 5489), H3965 [15MY]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (H.R. 4547), H749 [5FE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H467 [17JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H4767 [5JN], H8164, H8165 [12SE]

Taxation: encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), H9130 [27SE]

——— extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H10475 [20DE]

——— improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), H3426 [18AP]

——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (H.R. 6199), H7656 [25JY]

Transportation Security Administration: strengthen air cargo security (H.R. 4176), H1663, H1664 [19MR]

Trump, President: proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, H4273 [21MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit funding to carry out any rulemaking on the status of the lesser prairie chicken, H6519 [18JY]

Votes: position on missed, H653• [29JA], H3561• [25AP], H10445• [20DE], E114• [30JA], E833• [13JN], E864• [19JN]

Wichita, KS: anniversary of Dockum Drugstore sit-in, H6577 [19JY]

——— opening of Wichita Advanced Learning Library, H5185 [14JN]

——— tribute to business and education partnerships to train workers for aerospace industry jobs, H3965 [15MY]

——— tribute to law enforcement efforts to combat human trafficking, H7901 [6SE]

Tributes

Kunze, Robert, III, H8880 [25SE]

Spexarth, Dan, H5666 [26JN]

ESTILL, SC

Obituaries

Bowers, Mary Eleanor Wiggins: Columbia (SC) State, E595 [7MY]

ESTONIA, REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Bills and resolutions

Baltic States: reaffirm NATO collective defense principles, support sovereignty and express concern over Russian military activity and subversive actions, and enhance defense cooperation (see H. Res. 846), H3575 [25AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H3315 [13AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1630 [12MR]

Remarks in House

Baltic States: independence anniversary, H1200 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Baltic States: independence anniversary, S1449 [7MR]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Reports filed

Recognize Independence Anniversary, Commend Reforms, Economic Growth, and NATO Partnership, and Support Commitment to Transatlantic Security and Military Capabilities of Baltic States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 432), S1840 [20MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 432, recognize Baltic States independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities, S2017 [9AP]

S. Res. 432, recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities of Baltic States, S1634 [12MR]

ESTRADA, JOSUE

Remarks in House

Adams County, CO: Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E740 [25MY]

ESTRELLA-HENDERSON, LISETTE

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

ESTY, ELIZABETH H. (a Representative from Connecticut)

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4817 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4565, H4572 [22MY], H4678 [23MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5803 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6448 [17JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4931, H4934, H4970 [7JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3655 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3655 [26AP]

Appointments

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 1322), H9449 [26OC]

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 974), H5975 [28JN]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H8732 [17SE]

Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H6112 [11JY]

BLM: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 2044), H583 [19JA]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H8886 [25SE]

Colleges and universities: establish commisson to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H903 [6FE]

Congress: reestablish Office of Technology Assessment (see H. Res. 849), H3706 [26AP]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4924), H903 [6FE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate political contributions and expenditures (see H.J. Res. 48), H8739 [20SE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8727 [13SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H8728 [13SE]

Crime: prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see H.R. 6358), H6465 [17JY]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1609 [14MR]

——— support efforts to raise awareness and address needs of sexual assault survivors from historically and currently disenfranchised and underserved communities (see H. Res. 854), H3706 [26AP]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— expand availability of programs to veteran farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 6500), H7155 [24JY]

——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3738), H5749 [26JN]

——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1373 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see H.R. 5241), H7156 [24JY]

——— establish a competitive grant program assisting development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children (see H.R. 6945), H9150 [27SE]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10338 [19DE]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see H.R. 6184), H6650 [23JY]

Dept. of Energy: provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H5363 [20JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish and operate recovery home certification programs (see H.R. 5100), H1332 [27FE]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H7921 [6SE]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H5363 [20JN]

——— provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see H.R. 3602), H6589 [19JY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H6196 [13JY]

——— reauthorize Healthy Start for Infants Program (see H.R. 3842), H3397 [17AP]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H4584 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H1729 [20MR]

——— make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H9438 [19OC]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1268 [26FE]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see H.R. 4471), H1699 [19MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of Labor: issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 7141), H9567 [16NO]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H8739 [20SE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see H.R. 4774), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of Transportation: protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment (see H.R. 5857), H4208 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal marijuana (see H.R. 5520), H3397 [17AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1179 [14FE]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— prohibit from requiring a surviving spouse to return certain payments for a month in which the veteran dies (see H.R. 5301), H1651 [15MR]

——— revise mission statement to be more inclusive of women veterans and surviving family members (see H.R. 7158), H9568 [16NO]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H6650 [23JY]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8728 [13SE]

Drugs: provide for a technical expert panel to provide recommendations on reducing opioid use in the surgical setting and on best practices for pain management (see H.R. 5718), H4584 [22MY]

——— remove barriers to access to residential substance use disorder treatment services under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2938), H5749 [26JN]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H4733 [25MY]

EEOC: require employers to report number of settlements for employees with claims of discrimination on the basis of sex, including verbal and physical sexual harassment (see H.R. 4729), H4584 [22MY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H6112 [11JY]

——— issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 911), H3452 [23AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

Federal employees: ensure that 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 6275), H6465 [17JY]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR]

FEMA: provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for clearing fallen debris (see H.R. 7053), H9425 [9OC]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7748 [7AU]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3707 [26AP]

Health: improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1606), H1699 [19MR]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 768), H1501 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H903 [6FE]

——— authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7735 [31JY]

House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]

——— prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7943 [7SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6172), H5505 [21JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9744 [29NO]

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 332), H3979 [15MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3316 [13AP]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H6464 [17JY]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2267), H8171 [12SE]

——— ensure providers of services receive adequate payments for acquisition of hematopoietic stem cells (see H.R. 4215), H9443 [23OC]

——— expand and revise classification of and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 750), H3886 [9MY]

Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see H.R. 4778), H5507 [21JN]

Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 1130), H9443 [23OC]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 721), H785 [5FE]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1004), H6588 [19JY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9092 [26SE]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H8727 [13SE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H3397 [17AP]

Parks and recreation areas: provide grants to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities (see H.R. 2943), H6112 [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H3444 [18AP]

——— expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan (see H.R. 5258), H3148 [11AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H6465 [17JY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8728 [13SE]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Russia: impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H3575 [25AP]

——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Taxation: allow tax credits to veterans for establishment of franchises (see H.R. 4473), H903 [6FE]

——— establish a new tax credit and grant program to stimulate investment and healthy nutrition options in food deserts (see H.R. 4260), H1179 [14FE]

——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see H.R. 795), H1178 [14FE]

——— limit amount of certain qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 4459), H9526 [14NO]

Trails: clarify status of North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of the National Park Service (see H.R. 1424), H1342 [1MR]

Transportation Security Administration: improve screening of transgender persons at airport security checkpoints (see H.R. 6659), H7871 [5SE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps: establish (see H.R. 2987), H1336 [27FE]

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H3707 [26AP]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4958), H973 [7FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H8172 [12SE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 4198), H4243 [18MY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H8728 [13SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: establish Rural Partnerships Office to provide assistance to rural communities and small towns with infrastructure planning, asset management, life-cycle accounting, and project oversight (see H.R. 4947), H901 [6FE]

Dept. of Education: establish American Technical Training Grant Program (see H.R. 5146), H1340 [1MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant program to prevent student and student athlete opioid misuse (see H.R. 5992), H4738 [1JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide a grant program for handgun licensing programs (see H.R. 5490), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of Labor: extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses (see H.R. 4835), H552 [18JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (see H.R. 6418), H6557 [18JY]

——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 6419), H6557 [18JY]

Drugs: combat heroin epidemic and assist forensic labs with addressing seized drug identification backlogs (see H.R. 6074), H5093 [12JN]

EPA: require powerplant permitting authorities to notify municipalities within a certain distance of a proposed powerplant development site (see H.R. 4992), H1074 [8FE]

Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see H.R. 6653), H7742 [3AU]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see H. Res. 1115), H9419 [5OC]

NSF: review application process for awarding grants under Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see H.R. 7094), H9448 [26OC]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7724 [26JY]

Taxation: extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 5579), H3451 [23AP]

Veterans Memorial Post Office, Oakville, CT: designate (see H.R. 6335), H6111 [11JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: establish Rural Partnerships Office to provide assistance to rural communities and small towns with infrastructure planning, asset management, life-cycle accounting, and project oversight (H.R. 4947), H902 [6FE]

Dept. of Education: establish American Technical Training Grant Program (H.R. 5146), H1341 [1MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant program to prevent student and student athlete opioid misuse (H.R. 5992), H4738 [1JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide a grant program for handgun licensing programs (H.R. 5490), H3210 [12AP]

Dept. of Labor: extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses (H.R. 4835), H554 [18JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (H.R. 6418), H6558 [18JY]

——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (H.R. 6419), H6558 [18JY]

Drugs: combat heroin epidemic and assist forensic labs with addressing seized drug identification backlogs (H.R. 6074), H5094 [12JN]

EPA: require powerplant permitting authorities to notify municipalities within a certain distance of a proposed powerplant development site (H.R. 4992), H1075 [8FE]

Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (H.R. 6653), H7742 [3AU]

NSF: review application process for awarding grants under Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (H.R. 7094), H9449 [26OC]

Taxation: extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (H.R. 5579), H3452 [23AP]

Veterans Memorial Post Office, Oakville, CT: designate (H.R. 6335), H6111 [11JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6050 [11JY]

Remarks

Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H7139 [24JY]

Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry, H3596 [26AP]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4817 [6JN]

——— provide National Academy of Sciences assessment on evaluation of projects to advance flood control, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and promote water quality, H4817 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5803 [27JN]

——— Sexual Assault Special Victims’s Counsel Program funding, H5803 [27JN]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Manufacturing Office funding, H4931 [7JN]

——— Office of Fossil Energy solid oxide fuel cell research technology funding, H4934 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1561 [14MR]

Dept. of Labor: extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses, H7139 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), H4044 [16MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6448 [17JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H4044 [16MY]

——— increase number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans (H.R. 4635), H5138 [13JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4931, H4934, H4970 [7JN]

EPA: brownfield revitalization program funding, H6448 [17JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3596 [26AP]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10031 [11DE]

——— Office of Employee Assistance funding, H4970 [7JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, H4970 [7JN]

Votes: position on missed, H9522• [14NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3774 [7MY]

Tribute, E1700 [20DE]

Reports filed

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Esty: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 115–1093), H10509 [20DE]

Tributes

Battle, William, E1066• [25JY]

Beamon, Samuel K., Sr., E34• [11JA], E1495• [6NO]

Bradley, Veronica, E455• [13AP]

Cullinan, Edmond (Ned), E57• [18JA]

Dill, Sheldon, E245• [1MR]

Gordon, William, E1109• [31JY]

Harper, Joseph, Jr., E840• [14JN]

Ingvertsen, Peter, E384• [29MR]

Laverty, Eunice, E1214• [6SE]

Luciano, Salvatore, E866• [19JN]

Milone, Michael, E244• [1MR]

Smith, James C., E360• [22MR]

Zacchea, Michael, E599• [8MY]

ETCHEBER, STACEE

Poems

‘‘I Am Strong’’, H1250 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1250 [26FE]

ETHEREDGE, JAMES

Letters

Restoring Community Oversight of Sober Living Homes Act, E1441 [23OC]

ETHICS see Morality and Ethics; Political Ethics

ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Executive Office of the President: require employees to make notifications each time the individual is recused from a particular matter relative to acts affecting a personal financial interest (see H.R. 5495), H3209 [12AP]

Members of Congress: prohibit from buying or selling individual securities (see S. 3451), S6189 [17SE]

——— require disclosure of business ties with foreign entities (see H.R. 5469), H3146 [11AP]

——— require timely filing of reports on transactions in stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities (see H.R. 5458), H3095 [10AP]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see S. 2919), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5902), H4284 [21MY]

Political ethics: require Federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge (see H.R. 6732), H7941 [7SE]

Remarks in House

Political ethics: require Federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge (H.R. 6732), H8113 [12SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and candidates for the office of President (H.R. 305), H3407–H3409 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and candidates for the office of President, S5466 [31JY]

ETHICS IN PUBLIC SERVICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6732), H7941 [7SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6732), H8113 [12SE]

ETHIOPIA, FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF

Letters

Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia: Adotei Akwei, Amnesty International (organization), H3074 [10AP]

——— several human rights and diaspora organizations, H3073 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Abiy Ahmed Ali: U.S. visit by Ethiopian Prime Minister, E1097 [26JY]

Africa: impact of Chinese activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279 [8MR]

Aurora, CO: anniversary of BLR Elder Care, E1265 [17SE]

Denver, CO: tribute to Taste of Ethiopia festival, E1062 [25JY]

Human rights: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3069–H3075, H3078 [10AP], H9396 [28SE], E279 [8MR], E1246 [13SE]

Political reform, H7094 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: assessment of political and economic history and U.S. policy, S2284–S2287 [18AP]

Human rights: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), S2284–S2287 [18AP]

Seraw, Mulugeta: anniversary of murder in Portland, OR, by white supremacists, S6809 [11OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 128, support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3069 [10AP]

ETHNIC GROUPS related term(s) Minorities

Amendments

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7438 [11DE], H10175 [13DE]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]

Articles and editorials

Late Zell Miller Diversified the Bench, H3878 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN] (see H. Res. 911), H4729 [24MY]

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (see H.R. 4906), H732 [30JA]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1057), H7942 [7SE] (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

——— condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military (see S. Res. 735), S7926 [19DE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 946), H5224 [15JN]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7123), H9510 [13NO]

——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (see H.R. 7384), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dominican Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 754), H1334 [27FE]

Drugs: urge action to increase equity within the legal cannabis marketplace (see H. Res. 943), H5200 [14JN]

Education: enforce Civil Rights Act sections that prohibit racial discrimination in education and restore private right of action in cases involving disparate impact (see H. Res. 902), H4209 [17MY]

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2994), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

Farrakhan, Louis: condemn promotion of ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jews and the Jewish religion and all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance (see H. Res. 772), H1542 [13MR]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see S. Res. 678), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1124), H9431 [12OC]

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 387), S581 [30JA]

FRS: require Federal reserve banks to interview one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity when appointing Federal reserve bank presidents (see S. 2829), S2623 [10MY]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR] (see H. Res. 768), H1501 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE] (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

Hmong New Year: observance (see H. Res. 1056), H7941 [7SE]

Honouliuli National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 5706), H3833 [8MY]

Immigrant Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 560), S4734 [28JN]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (see H. Res. 741), H1217 [16FE]

——— support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions (see H. Res. 1117), H9419 [5OC]

Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1119), H9419 [5OC]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6964), H9404 [28SE]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 373), S168 [11JA] (see H. Res. 686), H169 [11JA]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 744), H1217 [16FE]

Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6925 [13NO]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 3660), S7133 [27NO] (see H.R. 5942), H4693 [23MY]

National Nordic Museum: designate (see S. 2857), S2724 [16MY] (see H. Res. 855), H3741 [27AP]

Native Americans: tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (see S. Res. 444), S1948 [22MR]

New York, NY: support renaming of Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood to Quisqueya Heights to recognize Dominican community and oppose gentrification and rebranding of such neighborhoods as Wahi (see H. Res. 1042), H7751 [10AU]

Patent and Trademark Office: require voluntary collection of demographic information for patent applications (see H.R. 5862), H4209 [17MY]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H3750 [3MY]

——— recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community (see S. Res. 555), S4281 [20JN]

SBA: establish pilot program for certifying that a small business concern is owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 6514), H7686 [25JY]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (see S. Res. 469), S2141 [16AP]

Taxation: modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2988), S2991 [5JN]

Turkish Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 924), H4849 [6JN]

Vietnam: recognize contributions of Montagnards who fought with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnamese Conflict and condemn suppression of human rights and civil liberties (see H. Res. 797), H2041 [22MR]

Vietnamese Conflict: commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1150), H9568 [16NO]

Lists

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E48 [16JA]

Proclamations

Tribute to Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Harlem Week: Representative Espaillat, E1725 [21DE]

Remarks in House

African Americans: societal impact of poverty and discrimination, H1366–H1370 [5MR]

Arab American Heritage Month: observance, E461 [13AP]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H4690–H4692 [23MY]

Assyrian genocide: anniversary, E1127 [7AU]

Assyrian Martyr’s Day: observance, E1127 [7AU]

Aurora, CO: tribute to Global Fest, E1066 [25JY]

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in a decennial census (H.R. 4906), E119 [30JA]

Burma: call for release from prison of Reuters (news service) journalists reporting on ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and human rights violations, H1251 [26FE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1057), H8110 [12SE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

——— condemn acts of violence against Rohingya population and call on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy (H. Res. 528), H3882 [9MY]

——— condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population, H8110 [12SE]

——— condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and call for end to attacks in, and immediate restoration of humanitarian access to, the state of Rakhine (H. Con. Res. 90), H3573 [25AP]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

——— limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

California State University, Los Angeles: anniversary of Dept. of Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies, E1209 [5SE]

Chinese American Council of Sacramento, CA: tribute to Gold Mountain Celebration, E1673 [13DE]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: hearing on ‘‘Surveillance, Suppression, and Mass Detention—Xinjiang’s Human Rights Crisis’’, E1101 [27JY]

Crime: address increase in hate crimes, H6119 [12JY]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H489 [18JA], H9527 [15NO]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (H. Res. 257), H7200 [25JY]

Denver, CO: tribute to Taste of Ethiopia festival, E1062 [25JY]

District of Columbia: condemn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in predominantly Latino neighborhoods resulting in detention of residents without an arrest warrant or probable cause, H7681 [25JY]

Dominican Republic: tribute to American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic, H3764 [7MY]

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

Foundation for Ethnic Understanding: tribute to celebration of relationship between Azerbaijan and Israel, E526 [24AP]

Fujita, Tom: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]

Hawaii: anniversary of arrival of first Japanese immigrants, E796 [7JN]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, H9523 [14NO], E1502 [9NO], E1656 [12DE]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (H. Res. 768), E283 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, H8890, H8892 [26SE], E1229 [12SE], E1369, E1371, E1372 [5OC]

Honouliuli National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 5706), H9485–H9487 [13NO]

Immigrant Heritage Month: observance, H4783, H4784 [6JN], H5653 [26JN], H5820 [28JN]

India: condemn violence against religious minorities, E1263 [17SE]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (H. Res. 741), E1127 [7AU]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), H9359 [28SE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), Senate amendment, H10175 [13DE], E1680 [17DE]

Korean American Association of Greater New York: tribute, E51 [17JA]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 686), H137 [11JA]

Korean-American Association of the Washington Metropolitan Area: tribute to KORUS Festival, E633 [11MY]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 1498), H1496 [8MR]

Lincoln, NE: observance of Vietnamese New Year, H1467 [7MR]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), E141 [6FE], E1030 [18JY]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9600–H9604 [27NO], E1606 [6DE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, H4144 [17MY]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E246 [1MR], E260 [5MR]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E48 [16JA]

National Tartan Day: anniversary, E434 [11AP]

Ohigashi, Stephanie: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]

Okuda, Mildred: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Nihon Bunka award recipient, H573 [19JA]

Princeton University: tribute to M.S. Center for Global India, E535 [25AP]

Southampton, NY: anniversary of Our Lady of Poland Church, E915 [26JN]

Sri Lanka: address human rights concerns, provide accountability for war crimes, and call for inclusion of religious and ethnic groups, E887 [21JN]

Stanislaus County, CA: tribute to Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Immigrant Heritage Month proclamation, E906 [25JN]

Totah, Annie Simonian: Armenian Assembly of America Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, E1292 [25SE]

Voting: relationship between voter turnout and opposition to bigotry and hate, H9694 [29NO]

World War II: anniversary of Executive order ordering internment of Japanese Americans, H1201 [15FE]

Remarks in Senate

Bosnia and Herzegovina: call for democratic reforms, inclusion of all ethnic groups in the political process, and sanctions against corrupt officials, S6124 [12SE]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (S. Res. 376), S489–S492 [24JA], S2304 [19AP], S5884 [23AU]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

——— release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5884, S5911 [23AU]

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities: anniversary, S6912 [13NO]

Dept. of Justice: incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (S. 662), S3871 [13JN]

Firearms: prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (S. 1324), S6793 [11OC]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S6808 [11OC]

——— observance (S. Res. 655), S6349 [26SE]

History: contributions of Irish immigrants, S1933–S1935 [22MR]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7426, S7452 [11DE], S7842 [19DE]

Kosovo: recognize independence anniversary, support European Union accession aspirations, encourage commitment to democracy, and urge support for work of war crimes court, S1312 [1MR]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S6876–S6879 [11OC]

National Nordic Museum: designate (S. 2857), S3264, S3265 [6JN]

Native Americans: tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (S. Res. 444), S7528 [12DE]

New Jersey: recognize contribution of Sikh Americans, S2069 [11AP]

Religion: recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community (S. Res. 555), S4293 [20JN]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (S. Res. 469), S2247 [18AP]

South Sudan: appoint special envoy, develop strategy to incentivize Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) members to end conflict, improve coordination with allies on foreign aid, and pursue U.N. sanctions, S4839 [9JY]

World War II: propriety of Executive order ordering internment of Japanese Americans, S5562 [1AU]

Reports filed

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]

Dept. of Commerce Transmittal of Documents and Dept. of Justice Letter on Decision To Include a Question on Citizenship in the Decennial Census: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 877) (H. Rept. 115–705), H4728 [24MY]

National Nordic Museum: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2857), S2876 [23MY]

National Nordic Museum Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2857) (S. Rept. 115–303), S4965 [16JY]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 2857) (H. Rept. 115–931), H8106 [10SE]

World War II Pacific Sites Establishment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5706) (H. Rept. 115–991), H9442 [23OC]

Statements

Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Anniversary: Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, S2962 [4JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 257, condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H7200 [25JY]

H. Res. 1091, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population in Burma, H10061 [11DE]

H. Res. 1091, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees in Burma, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees, H10061 [11DE]

H.R. 5706, World War II Pacific Sites Establishment Act, H9485 [13NO]

H.R. 6964, Juvenile Justice Reform Act, H9359–H9369 [28SE]

S. 2857, National Nordic Museum Act, S3264 [6JN]

S. Con. Res. 50, commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens of the Marshall Islands and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S., S6929 [13NO]

S. Res. 373, support goals and ideals of Korean American Day, S169 [11JA]

S. Res. 376, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists in Burma, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts, S468 [23JA]

S. Res. 387, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, S584 [30JA]

S. Res. 428, recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S., S1583 [8MR]

S. Res. 444, tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women, S1952 [22MR]

S. Res. 469, recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 530, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S2941 [24MY]

S. Res. 546, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3909 [13JN]

S. Res. 555, recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community, S4286 [20JN]

S. Res. 560, Immigrant Heritage Month, S4742 [28JN]

S. Res. 635, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes in Burma, S6233 [18SE]

S. Res. 655, Hispanic Heritage Month, S6347 [26SE]

S. Res. 678, Filipino American History Month, S6823 [11OC]

S. Res. 735, condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military, S7931 [19DE]

ETTRICK, VA

Remarks in House

Virginia State University: HBCU Digest (Internet site) Historically Black College or University of the Year award recipient, E1171 [24AU]

ETZLER, LELAND

Remarks in House

Tribute, E217 [26FE]

EUREKA, IN

Remarks in House

Baker’s Creek Baptist Church: anniversary, E344 [20MR]

EUREKA, MO

Remarks in House

Eureka High School: tribute to girls’ volleyball team, E1746 [3JA]

EUREKA, MT

Remarks in House

Kins, Charles: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1666 [13DE]

EUREKA SPRINGS, AR

Bills and resolutions

National Aviation Cadet Museum of the U.S.: recognize (see S. 2617), S1947 [22MR]

EUROPE

Addresses

Honoring Black Europeans—African Descent Week: Representative Hastings, E783 [6JN]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]

Amendments

Foreign policy: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6066, H6067 [11JY]

Appointments

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

‘Pay Up You NATO Deadbeats or Else’, H6047 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H582 [19JA]

Eastern Europe: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (see H. Res. 955), H5362 [20JN]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]

European Union: reaffirm trade and investment partnership with the U.S. is critical to economic and national security, prioritize fair trade, and support and make permanent the exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs (see H. Res. 810), H3059 [5AP]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H6649 [23JY]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (see S. 3336), S5582 [1AU]

Foreign trade: limit increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and European Union and improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security (see S. 3230), S5066 [18JY]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 139), H8170 [12SE]

Georgia (country): recognize independence anniversary, reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, and institutional reforms (see S. Res. 527), S2924 [24MY]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Hungary: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Hungary (see H.R. 5647), H3741 [27AP]

Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]

——— work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 804), H2042 [22MR]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see S. Res. 629), S6189 [17SE] (see H. Res. 745), H1220 [20FE]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 62), S5423 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding for U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 6530), H7686 [25JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (see S. Res. 535), S3035 [6JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, encourage member countries to fulfill their commitments, and call on allies who finance, equip, and train their forces to achieve interoperability and fulfill their security interests (see S. Res. 570), S4875 [10JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance (see S. Res. 557), S4513 [27JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security (see H. Res. 1036), H7725 [26JY]

——— support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]

Natural gas: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

——— impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6384), H6262 [16JY]

——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see S. 3229), S5066 [18JY]

——— reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H7724 [26JY]

——— require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H5748 [26JN]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1543 [13MR]

Power resources: prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase Europe’s energy security (see S. 3585), S6815 [11OC]

Racial relations: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (see H. Res. 925), H4849 [6JN]

Romania: celebrate anniversary of Great Union of 1918, commend citizens who fought for democracy, and reaffirm bonds with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1178), H10103 [11DE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see S. Res. 571), S4875 [10JY] (see H. Res. 1022), H7155 [24JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7133 [27NO] (see H. Res. 1162), H9743 [29NO]

Victims of Communism Month: observance (see S. Res. 587), S5130 [23JY]

World War I: commemorate anniversary of armistice, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died (see S. Res. 745), S8059 [2JA] (see H. Res. 1094), H9151 [27SE]

Excerpts

President Trump’s and President Putin’s Press Conference Following Their Summit in Helsinki, E1030 [18JY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Trump, S4368 [25JN], H5577 [22JN]

Prayers

D-Day Prayer: Franklin D. Roosevelt, E779 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Bulgaria: anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust, H4784 [6JN]

China: political and economic impact of One Belt One Road initiative to expand Chinese exports and trade access through infrastructure investment projects in Asia and Europe, E728 [24MY]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

Czechoslovakia: anniversary of Russian invasion, E1165 [21AU]

——— recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S., E653 [15MY]

Dept. of State: establish Office of Anti-Corruption Relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe (H.R. 2820), H4141, H4142 [17MY]

——— report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3460–H3464 [24AP], E535 [25AP]

Eastern Europe: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (H. Res. 955), H7090 [24JY]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

Foreign policy: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, H6636 [23JY]

——— express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6065–H6067, H6099, H6100, H6101 [11JY], E996 [11JY]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (H.J. Res. 139), E1229 [12SE]

Henriksen, Jake: U.S. Army Europe Soldier of the Year Award recipient, H25 [9JA]

Immigration: address growing migrant crisis, E559 [27AP]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E182 [14FE], E841 [14JN]

Macron, Emmanuel: address to Congress, H3586 [26AP]

——— U.S. visit by French President, H3563 [25AP], E531 [25AP]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, H6179 [13JY], H6267 [17JY], H6472 [18JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment and support efforts to counter Russian aggression, E1165 [21AU]

——— support efforts to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine, E1582 [29NO]

——— urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY], H6047 [11JY], H6179, H6193 [13JY], H6272 [17JY]

Natural gas: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (H. Res. 1035), H10073–H10075 [11DE]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, H10033 [11DE]

——— reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (H. Res. 777), E394 [5AP]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Orchestra tour through Europe and Israel, E739 [25MY], E753 [1JN]

Poland: independence anniversary, H1378 [6MR]

Power resources: expand export of crude oil and natural gas produced in the U.S., H7168 [25JY]

Racial relations: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (H. Res. 925), E782 [6JN]

Romania: observance of Great Union Day, E1584 [30NO]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, H9731 [29NO]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (H. Res. 1162), H10075, H10076 [11DE], E1668 [13DE]

——— impact on European energy security, H6477 [18JY], E1030 [18JY]

Serbia: history of U.S. relationship, H7163, H7171 [25JY], E196 [15FE], E524 [24AP], E565 [27AP]

——— importance of U.S. relationship, E1515 [13NO]

Trump, President: summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6256–H6258 [16JY], H6635 [23JY], E1030 [18JY]

Ukraine: support fair and equitable privatization of titanium mines, E1500 [6NO]

United Kingdom: assessment of negotiations to leave the European Union, H10033 [11DE], E1627 [10DE]

University of North Carolina at Charlotte: tribute to participation of marching band in D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France, E781 [6JN]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2740), H9474, H9475 [13NO]

World War I: anniversary, H5228 [19JN], E1437 [23OC]

——— release of commemorative postage stamp for centennial anniversary, H5028 [12JN]

——— tribute to Lafayette Escadrille, H9701 [29NO]

World War II: anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, H3789 [8MY]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H4783, H4784, H4846 [6JN], E779, E781 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Bosnia and Herzegovina: call for democratic reforms, inclusion of all ethnic groups in the political process, and sanctions against corrupt officials, S6124 [12SE]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): release of ‘‘Putin’s Asymmetric Assault on Democracy in Russia and Europe’’ report, S154–S156 [11JA]

Dept. of Defense: report on permanent stationing of Armed Forces in Poland, S3939, S3948 [14JN]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (S. 3336), S7128 [27NO]

Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 443), S2683 [15MY]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S5048 [18JY]

Kosovo: recognize independence anniversary, support European Union accession aspirations, encourage commitment to democracy, and urge support for work of war crimes court, S1312 [1MR]

Macron, Emmanuel: U.S. visit by French President, S2400, S2416–S2418 [25AP]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (S.J. Res. 62), S5426 [26JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, S5058 [18JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (S. Res. 535), S3010 [6JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, S4860–S4866, S4868 [10JY], S4896 [11JY], S4934 [12JY], S5244 [24JY]

——— urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, S4938 [12JY]

Natural gas: reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (S. 3229), S5067–S5069 [18JY]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism, S2472 [26AP]

Russia: condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (S. Res. 571), S4861 [10JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, S7127 [27NO], S7150 [28NO]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (S. Res. 709), S7247 [29NO]

Senate NATO Observer Group: reestablish, S2256 [18AP], S5059 [18JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S4860–S4866 [10JY], S4934, S4938 [12JY], S5229 [24JY]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4959–S4962 [16JY], S4974–S4977, S4985–S4995 [17JY], S5028, S5039–S5043 [18JY], S5080–S5082, S5083–S5088, S5096 [19JY], S5118 [23JY], S5318 [25JY]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: require continued reporting on anti-Semitic incidents, safety and security of Jewish communities, and U.S. partnerships to combat anti-Semitism in Europe (H.R. 672), S8041 [22DE]

World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3003, S3027 [6JN]

Yankton, SD: tribute to South Dakota Army National Guard, Bravo Battery, 1-147th Field Artillery Battalion, S7755 [18DE]

Reports filed

Commend Macedonia Agreement With Greece To Resolve Name Dispute, Condemn Russian Efforts To Undermine Agreement, Urge Reforms To Join NATO and European Union, and Support Investment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 602), S6413 [1OC]

Condemn Ongoing Russian Occupation of, and Human Rights Violations in, Crimea and Call for Continued Sanctions Against Those Engaged in Such Illegal Occupation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 571), S5455 [30JY]

Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to NATO, Support Efforts To Counter Russian Aggression, Commit to Enlargement, and Urge Members To Cooperate at Summit To Strengthen the Alliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 557), S5003 [17JY]

Statements

Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Anniversary: Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, S2962 [4JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 256, express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, H6066 [11JY]

H. Res. 1035, reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline, H10073 [11DE]

H. Res. 1162, condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions by Russia, H10075 [11DE]

H.R. 2740, Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act, H9474 [13NO]

S. 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act, H3460 [24AP]

S. Res. 443, Greece independence anniversary, S1952 [22MR]

S. Res. 527, recognize Georgia (country) independence anniversary, reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, and institutional reforms, S2939 [24MY]

S. Res. 535, reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression, S3037 [6JN]

S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]

S. Res. 557, reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance, S4516 [27JN]

S. Res. 570, reaffirm U.S commitment to NATO, encourage member countries to fulfill their commitments, and call on allies who finance, equip, and train their forces to achieve interoperability and fulfill their security interests, S4878 [10JY]

S. Res. 571, condemn ongoing Russian occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation, S4878 [10JY]

S. Res. 587, Victims of Communism Month, S5132 [23JY]

S. Res. 602, commend Macedonia agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment, S5586 [1AU]

S. Res. 622, support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain, S6060 [6SE]

S. Res. 629, reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms in Moldova, S6192 [17SE]

S. Res. 709, condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions by Russia, S7138 [27NO]

S. Res. 745, commemorate World War I armistice anniversary, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died, S8060 [2JA]

S. Res. 746, commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security, S8061 [2JA]

S. Res. 746, support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters of Black Sea, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports, S8061 [2JA]

EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Bills and resolutions

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see S. 3248), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

Remarks in Senate

Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury: nomination to be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, African Development Fund, and Asian Development Bank U.S. Governor, S1931 [22MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1932 [22MR]

Reports filed

Nomination of Judy L. Shelton To Be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1844 [20MR]

Turkey International Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3248), S5422 [26JY]

EUROPEAN UNION

Addresses

Honoring Black Europeans—African Descent Week: Representative Hastings, E783 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H582 [19JA]

Eastern Europe: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (see H. Res. 955), H5362 [20JN]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

——— commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (see H. Res. 925), H4849 [6JN]

——— impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6384), H6262 [16JY]

——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see S. 3229), S5066 [18JY]

——— reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H7724 [26JY]

——— require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H5748 [26JN]

Foreign trade: limit increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and European Union and improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security (see S. 3230), S5066 [18JY]

——— reaffirm trade and investment partnership with the U.S. is critical to economic and national security, prioritize fair trade, and support and make permanent the exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs (see H. Res. 810), H3059 [5AP]

Israel: reaffirm U.S. support, condemn U.N. Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions that target Israel, and support expansion of anti-boycott laws to international organizations (see H. Res. 728), H974 [7FE]

Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]

——— work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 804), H2042 [22MR]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1543 [13MR]

Privacy: encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 523), S2924 [24MY]

Russia: condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see S. Res. 571), S4875 [10JY] (see H. Res. 1022), H7155 [24JY]

Turkey: grant Ecumenical Patriarchate international recognition, ecclesiastic succession, and the right to train clergy and elect Holy Synod members from any nationality and call for respect of religious and human rights (see H. Res. 732), H974 [7FE]

Excerpts

President Trump’s and President Putin’s Press Conference Following Their Summit in Helsinki, E1030 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S., E653 [15MY]

Eastern Europe: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (H. Res. 955), H7090 [24JY]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (H. Res. 925), E782 [6JN]

——— reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (H. Res. 1035), H10073–H10075 [11DE]

Israel: reaffirm U.S. support, condemn U.N. Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions that target Israel, and support expansion of anti-boycott laws to international organizations (H. Res. 728), H1381 [6MR]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, H10033 [11DE]

——— reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (H. Res. 777), E394 [5AP]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H6192 [13JY]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6256–H6258 [16JY], H6635 [23JY], E1030 [18JY]

United Kingdom: assessment of negotiations to leave the European Union, H10033 [11DE], E1627 [10DE]

Remarks in Senate

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

Europe: reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (S. 3229), S5067–S5069 [18JY]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S5048 [18JY]

Kosovo: recognize independence anniversary, support European Union accession aspirations, encourage commitment to democracy, and urge support for work of war crimes court, S1312 [1MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S4720 [28JN]

Russia: condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (S. Res. 571), S4861 [10JY]

Trump, President: summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4959–S4962 [16JY], S4974–S4977, S4985–S4995 [17JY], S5028, S5039–S5043 [18JY], S5080–S5082, S5083–S5088, S5096 [19JY], S5118 [23JY], S5318 [25JY]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: require continued reporting on anti-Semitic incidents, safety and security of Jewish communities, and U.S. partnerships to combat anti-Semitism in Europe (H.R. 672), S8041 [22DE]

Reports filed

Commend Macedonia Agreement With Greece To Resolve Name Dispute, Condemn Russian Efforts To Undermine Agreement, Urge Reforms To Join NATO and European Union, and Support Investment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 602), S6413 [1OC]

Condemn Ongoing Russian Occupation of, and Human Rights Violations in, Crimea and Call for Continued Sanctions Against Those Engaged in Such Illegal Occupation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 571), S5455 [30JY]

Nomination of Gordon D. Sondland To Be Ambassador to the European Union: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4404 [26JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 1035, reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline, H10073 [11DE]

S. Res. 523, encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens, S2937 [24MY]

S. Res. 571, condemn ongoing Russian occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation, S4878 [10JY]

S. Res. 602, commend Macedonia agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment, S5586 [1AU]

S. Res. 746, commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security, S8061 [2JA]

EUSTACE, TIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E722 [23MY]

EVANINA, WILLIAM R.

Remarks in Senate

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): urge Dept. of Justice and Office of the Director of National Intelligence to comply with requests for certain documents and briefings, S7974 [20DE]

Intellitence services: nomination to be National Counterintelligence and Security Center Director, S2964 [4JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: nomination to be National Counterintelligence and Security Center Director, S2971 [4JN], S7853 [19DE], S7974 [20DE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be National Counterintelligence and Security Center Director: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S2834 [22MY]

EVANS, ALFIE

Remarks in House

United Kingdom: right to life debate relative to Alfie Evans, H3586 [26AP]

EVANS, BERGEN

Remarks in House

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E430 [11AP]

EVANS, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation: James Madison Fellowship recipient, H6475 [18JY]

EVANS, DELANEY

Remarks in House

Moline, IL: tribute to Y Quad Cities Rowing program junior women’s crew team, E1023 [17JY]

EVANS, DWIGHT (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4709 [24MY]

Appointments

Louise McIntosh Slaughter funeral attendees, H3047 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H9443 [23OC]

Animals: restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 1759), H9744 [29NO]

ATF: require State and local law enforcement agencies to promptly report loss or theft of any firearm to the National Tracing Center (see H.R. 4786), H172 [12JA]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 755), H1443 [6MR]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see H. Res. 799), H2041 [22MR]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1139), H9471 [9NO]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Colleges and universities: establish commission to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies (see H.R. 1772), H1267 [26FE]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H3978 [15MY]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 4856), H581 [19JA]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8733 [17SE]

Courts: require States to release persons charged with a misdemeanor on non-monetary conditions only prior to court adjudication (see H.R. 4833), H552 [18JA]

Crime: require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 6669), H7754 [14AU] (see H.R. 6677), H7772 [24AU]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 6086), H5152 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H6589 [19JY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8886 [25SE]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H9467 [6NO]

Dept. of HHS: increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H3746 [1MY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H3707 [26AP]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H6464 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]

——— strengthen partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 6772), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of Justice: limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H733 [30JA]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H9153 [27SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3317 [13AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H6589 [19JY]

Dept. of State: certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (see H.R. 4391), H4139 [16MY]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H8886 [25SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9449 [26OC]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H5153 [13JN]

Drugs: acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy and apologize to individuals and communities victimized by this policy (see H. Res. 933), H5154 [13JN]

——— limit application of Federal laws to distribution and consumption of marijuana (see H.R. 1227), H132 [10JA]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H3978 [15MY]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4745), H9744 [29NO]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7756 [17AU]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 6417), H8172 [12SE]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3095 [10AP]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 6145), H9420 [5OC]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR]

Financial institutions: establish Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committees and provide advice relative to preserving and encouraging minority depository institutions (see H.R. 6186), H5505 [21JN]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1336 [27FE]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H10104 [11DE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1342 [1MR]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7772 [24AU]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H9092 [26SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H7688 [25JY]

Healthy Food Financing Initiative: reauthorize (see H.R. 5017), H1177 [14FE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H10211 [13DE]

——— prohibit Members from using congressional offices for personal overnight accommodations and allow a tax deduction for living expenses incurred by Members (see H.R. 5845), H4137 [16MY]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H7756 [17AU]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7756 [17AU]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 6417), H8172 [12SE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5201 [14JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H5286 [19JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6236), H6042 [10JY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9463 [2NO]

Insurance: require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H5022 [8JN]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H5649 [25JN]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H5225 [15JN]

——— support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza (see H.J. Res. 135), H6113 [11JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 948), H5285 [19JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Law enforcement officers: establish grant program for States that establish standards for education and training programs concerning civilian and law enforcement encounters during traffic stops and other in-person encounters (see H.R. 7281), H10169 [12DE]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H6112 [11JY]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H7943 [7SE]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H4733 [25MY]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1825), H3397 [17AP]

——— provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment (see H.R. 2925), H625 [22JA]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H5286 [19JN]

——— require Dept. of HHS to negotiate prices of prescription drugs (see H.R. 6505), H7685 [25JY]

Melinda ‘Mindy’ Gene Picotti Post Office, Laceyville, PA: designate (see H.R. 6606), H8172 [12SE]

Members of Congress: permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 715), H677 [29JA] (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 6636), H7724 [26JY]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9443 [23OC]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 108), H1443 [6MR]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

National Women’s Small Business Month: observance (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see H.R. 5902), H4284 [21MY]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 735), H1075 [8FE]

Phillips, Velvalea H. Rodgers: tribute (see H. Res. 863), H3742 [27AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H8108 [10SE]

Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2035 (see H.R. 3671), H7688 [25JY]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see H.R. 6348), H6173 [12JY]

——— establish enhanced cybersecurity assistance and protections for small businesses (see H.R. 4668), H1544 [13MR]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (see H.R. 4743), H678 [29JA]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H1754 [21MR]

September 11th National Memorial Trail: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 60), H8728 [13SE]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H9449 [26OC]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4733 [25MY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H1227 [23FE]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 5108), H9408 [28SE]

——— reduce applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults (see H.R. 6432), H6557 [18JY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H1477 [7MR]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H1477 [7MR]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— impeachment (see H. Res. 621), H6465 [17JY]

Venezuela: adjust immigration status of certain Venezuelan nationals who are in the U.S. (see H.R. 2161), H9668 [27NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 2417), H9463 [2NO]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1134), H9448 [26OC]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H4850 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Cheyney University: anniversary of NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship (see H. Res. 771), H1542 [13MR]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see H.R. 6347), H6173 [12JY]

——— establish a grant program to address rising costs of tax compliance for small business concerns (see H.R. 5512), H3315 [13AP]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: require recommendations on effectiveness, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of clinical preventive services be based on data for the respective populations (see H.R. 5511), H3315 [13AP]

Constitutional authority statements

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6347), H6174 [12JY]

——— establish a grant program to address rising costs of tax compliance for small business concerns (H.R. 5512), H3316 [13AP]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: require recommendations on effectiveness, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of clinical preventive services be based on data for the respective populations (H.R. 5511), H3316 [13AP]

Eulogies

Fattah, David, Sr.: by Ralph E. Blanks, E1726• [21DE]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Remarks

African Americans: societal impact of poverty and discrimination, H1366, H1368, H1370 [5MR]

——— tribute to impact and legacy of Black women in America, H1690 [19MR]

Cheyney University: anniversary of NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship, E217• [26FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3766, H3767, H3769, H3771, H3772 [7MY], H5636 [25JN], E678• [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10147 [12DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3766, H3767, H3769, H3771, H3772 [7MY], H5636 [25JN], E678• [17MY]

Economy: impact of government policies on unequal distribution of wealth and income, H767, H770, H771, H772 [5FE]

Education: recognize importance of and ensure access to high-quality prekindergarten programs, H3588 [26AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (H.R. 6417), H8159 [12SE]

Firearms: gun control, H1251, H1252, H1253, H1254, H1255 [26FE], H4277 [21MY]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), H1252 [26FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, H1253, H1254, H1255 [26FE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (H.R. 6417), H8159 [12SE]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5637, H5642 [25JN]

Labor unions: importance, H662 [29JA]

Narberth, PA: tribute to Ricklin’s Hardware Store, E366• [23MR]

National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders: anniversary of report identifying racism and segregation as the root cause of civil unrest, H1363, H1366, H1368, H1370 [5MR]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1690 [19MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H5636 [25JN]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Central High School Power of Student Voices program, E365• [23MR]

——— tribute to Paul Beale’s Florist (business), E367• [23MR]

——— tribute to Philadelphia Orchestra tour through Europe and Israel, E739• [25MY], E753• [1JN]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6347), H8804 [25SE]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), H8803 [25SE]

——— improve small business development centers program (H.R. 1702), H3808 [8MY]

——— reauthorize SCORE Association (H.R. 1700), H6030 [10JY]

——— require cyber certification for small business development center counselors (H.R. 3170), H3798 [8MY]

Small business: expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (H.R. 2655), H6031 [10JY]

Supreme Court: hearing of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, H662 [29JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to family values, H5635, H5642 [25JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to impact on minority communities, H767, H769, H771 [5FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to judicial nominees, H6639, H6641, H6642, H6643, H6644 [23JY]

——— Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, H3766, H3767, H3769, H3771, H3772 [7MY]

Votes: position on missed, H3957• [15MY]

Voting Rights Act: impact, H1369 [5MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3970 [15MY]

Tributes

Bowser, Charles W., E1307• [26SE]

Fattah, David, Sr., E1726• [21DE]

Hughes, Mary Yergen, E43• [16JA]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., H9, H16 [8JA]

Lewis, Representative John, H10, H11 [8JA]

McLaughlin, Edward, E405• [9AP]

Woodson, Kenneth, E753• [1JN]

EVANS, JAMES M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E125 [2FE]

EVANS, JAMES R.

Cloture motions

Luxembourg: nomination to be Ambassador, S2762 [17MY], S2897 [24MY]

Motions

Luxembourg: nomination to be Ambassador, S2762 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate

Luxembourg: nomination to be Ambassador, S2899, S2907 [24MY]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S299 [18JA]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

EVANS, KAREN S.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, S6006 [28AU]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S5267 [24JY]

EVANS, KARRINGTON

Remarks in House

Arkansas: tribute to 4th Congressional District service academy nominees, E730 [24MY]

EVANS, NICHOLAS T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3430 [18AP]

EVANSVILLE, IN

Remarks in House

Signature School: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E743 [25MY]

EVANS-WILENT, JANAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7655 [17DE]

EVERETT, JASON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1746 [3JA]

EVERGLADES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1234), S4833 [9JY], S4919–S4921 [11JY]

EVERNHAM, RAY

Remarks in House

NASCAR: Hall of Fame inductee, E72 [19JA]

EVERS, JASMINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1002 [12JY]

EVERS, MEDGAR

Bills and resolutions

Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (see S. 2889), S2793 [21MY] (see H.R. 4895), H677 [29JA]

Letters

Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Beverly W. Hogan, Tougaloo College, H3950 [15MY]

——— Jeff Seabold, Jackson, MS, Historic Preservation Commission, H3950 [15MY]

——— Kenneth H. P’Pool, Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History, H3950 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Medgar Evers National Monument: establish (H.R. 4895), H3949–H3951 [15MY]

Reports filed

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4895) (S. Rept. 115–370), S7050 [15NO]

Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4895) (H. Rept. 115–632), H3146 [11AP]

Texts of

H.R. 4895, Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act, H3949 [15MY]

EVERS, MYRLIE

Reports filed

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4895) (S. Rept. 115–370), S7050 [15NO]

EVERSON, HELEN

Remarks in House

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of the Everson Museum of Art, E1262 [17SE]

EVERTS, CLIFF

Remarks in House

Tribute, E29 [10JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S137 [10JA]

EVERY CHILD DESERVES A FAMILY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2640), H9698 [29NO]

EVERY KID OUTDOORS ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8140 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3186), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

Texts of

H.R. 3186, provisions, H8139 [12SE]

EVERY PRESCRIPTION CONVEYED SECURELY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2460), S1243 [27FE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 115–748), H5092 [12JN]

EWANICK, PETER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E16 [9JA]

EXCELLENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH ACT

Remarks in Senate

Impact, S7395 [11DE]

EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7118), H9467 [6NO]

EXCHANGE REGULATORY IMPROVEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3555) (H. Rept. 115–883), H7742 [3AU]

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Transmittals

Administrative Conference of the U.S., S609 (EC4169) [5FE], S5105 (EC6001, EC6002) [19JY], H6647 (EC5740) [23JY]

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, S1734 (EC4576) [14MR], S2967 (EC5372) [4JN], S4730 (EC5800) [28JN], S5758 (EC6234) [21AU], S6056 (EC6399) [6SE], S7356 (EC7392) [6DE], H3448 (EC4637) [19AP], H4775 (EC5028) [5JN], H5985 (EC5416) [3JY], H7771 (EC5986) [24AU], H8723 (EC6223) [13SE], H10334 (EC7204) [19DE]

Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations, S3905 (EC5523) [13JN], H4979 (EC5082) [7JN]

African Development Foundation, S2483 (EC5054) [26AP]

AID, S46 (EC3859) [4JA], S612 (EC4235) [5FE], S2140 (EC4906) [16AP], S2215 (EC4918) [17AP], S2967 (EC5368) [4JN], S4915 (EC5938) [11JY], S5758 (EC6227) [21AU], S6919 (EC6893) [13NO], S7187 (EC7243) [28NO], S7430 (EC7408) [11DE], H972 (EC3904) [7FE], H3448 (EC4636) [19AP], H3450 (EC4646) [23AP], H4979 (EC5075) [7JN], H6461 (EC5649) [17JY], H7775 (EC6043) [28AU], H9756 (EC7044) [30NO]

American Legion, S4402 (EC5627) [26JN], H603 (EC3799) [20JA], H5647 (EC5317) [25JN]

Amtrak, S1314 (EC4484) [1MR], S4402 (EC5629) [26JN], H3049 (EC4341) [26MR], H3145 (EC4456) [11AP]

Appalachian Regional Commission, S2967 (EC5366) [4JN], S7786 (EC7457) [18DE], H4847 (EC5035) [6JN], H10585 (EC7242) [21DE]

Architect of the Capitol, H1339 (EC4150) [1MR], H6647 (EC5737) [23JY]

BIA, S4402 (EC5623, EC5624, EC5625) [26JN], H5579 (EC5274, EC5275, EC5290) [22JN]

BLM, S104 (EC3920) [9JA], S252 (EC4067) [17JA], S609 (EC4149) [5FE], S6438 (EC6730, EC6731) [2OC], S6540 (EC6752), S6541 (EC6756, EC6757, EC6758, EC6759, EC6760, EC6761, EC6762, EC6763, EC6764, EC6765, EC6766, EC6767, EC6768) [4OC], H81 (EC3640) [9JA], H402 (EC3755) [16JA], H736 (EC3886) [2FE], H9430 (EC6508, EC6509) [12OC]

Bonneville Power Administration, S7185 (EC7191) [28NO], S7925 (EC7542) [19DE], H9756 (EC7042) [30NO]

Boy Scouts, S1314 (EC4483) [1MR]

Bureau of the Census, S2723 (EC5206) [16MY], H4207 (EC4883) [17MY]

Capitol Police, H4208 (EC4910) [17MY], H9572 (EC6892) [20NO]

CCC, H8737 (EC6280) [20SE]

CDC, S2967 (EC5364) [4JN], H5019 (EC5088) [8JN]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, S46 (EC3852, EC3853) [4JA], S105 (EC3937) [9JA], S2141 (EC4907) [16AP], S2260 (EC4930) [18AP], S2641 (EC5175) [14MY], S2873 (EC5260) [23MY], S3598 (EC5487) [11JN], S5516 (EC6131) [31JY], S5617 (EC6168, EC6169, EC6170, EC6171, EC6172), S5618 (EC6184) [15AU], S6302 (EC6581) [25SE], S6918 (EC6870, EC6871, EC6872, EC6876, EC6877) [13NO], S6962 (EC7029), S6963 (EC7030) [14NO], S7049 (EC7057, EC7058, EC7065, EC7066) [15NO], S7317 (EC7360) [5DE], S7507 (EC7423) [12DE], H131 (EC3677) [10JA], H3314 (EC4549) [13AP], H3341 (EC4555) [16AP], H3975 (EC4848) [15MY], H5091 (EC5135) [12JN], H6195 (EC5600) [13JY], H7741 (EC5878) [3AU], H7746 (EC5888), H7747 (EC5909, EC5910, EC5911, EC5912, EC5913) [7AU], H9418 (EC6445) [5OC], H9466 (EC6737, EC6738), H9467 (EC6744, EC6745) [6NO], H9470 (EC6767, EC6768) [9NO], H9665 (EC6935), H9666 (EC6961) [27NO], H10101 (EC7128) [11DE], H10335 (EC7214) [19DE], H10599 (EC7342) [27DE], H10608 (EC7360) [2JA]

CFTC, S519 (EC4132) [25JA], S3981 (EC5537) [18JN], S6139 (EC6449) [12SE], S7185 (EC7177) [28NO], S7238 (EC7284) [29NO], H675 (EC3833) [29JA], H5223 (EC5184) [15JN], H8168 (EC6203) [12SE], H9664 (EC6929) [27NO], H9818 (EC7103) [10DE]

CIA, S1946 (EC4652) [22MR], S2551 (EC5123) [8MY], S5453 (EC6104) [30JY], S6302 (EC6590) [25SE], H3832 (EC4750) [8MY], H7746 (EC5899) [7AU]

Coast Guard, S65 (EC3866, EC3867, EC3868, EC3869, EC3870, EC3871, EC3872, EC3873, EC3874, EC3875, EC3876, EC3877, EC3878, EC3879, EC3880, EC3881, EC3882, EC3883, EC3884) [8JA], S611 (EC4207, EC4208, EC4209, EC4210, EC4211) [5FE], S1241 (EC4394, EC4407), S1242 (EC4420, EC4422, EC4423, EC4424) [27FE], S1788 (EC4617, EC4618) [19MR], S1837 (EC4630, EC4631, EC4632), S1838 (EC4633, EC4634, EC4635) [20MR], S2074 (EC4858, EC4859, EC4860, EC4861, EC4862, EC4863, EC4864, EC4865, EC4866) [11AP], S2552 (EC5136, EC5137, EC5138, EC5139, EC5140, EC5141, EC5142) [8MY], S2874 (EC5283, EC5284, EC5285, EC5286, EC5287, EC5288, EC5289, EC5290, EC5291), S2875 (EC5292, EC5293, EC5294, EC5295, EC5296, EC5297, EC5298, EC5299, EC5300, EC5301, EC5302, EC5303, EC5304, EC5305, EC5306, EC5307, EC5308, EC5311) [23MY], S2968 (EC5376, EC5377, EC5378, EC5379, EC5380, EC5381, EC5382, EC5383, EC5384, EC5385, EC5386, EC5387, EC5388, EC5389, EC5390, EC5391, EC5392) [4JN], S3032 (EC5398), S3034 (EC5457, EC5458, EC5459, EC5460, EC5461, EC5462, EC5463, EC5464, EC5465) [6JN], S3950 (EC5536) [14JN], S4342 (EC5589, EC5590, EC5591, EC5592, EC5593, EC5594, EC5595), S4343 (EC5596, EC5597) [21JN], S4913 (EC5884, EC5885, EC5886, EC5887, EC5888, EC5889), S4914 (EC5890, EC5891, EC5892, EC5893, EC5894, EC5895, EC5896, EC5897, EC5898, EC5899, EC5900, EC5901, EC5902, EC5903, EC5904, EC5905, EC5906, EC5907, EC5908) [11JY], S5422 (EC6061, EC6062, EC6063, EC6064, EC6065, EC6066, EC6067, EC6068, EC6069, EC6070, EC6071, EC6072, EC6073, EC6074) [26JY], S5758 (EC6239, EC6240, EC6241, EC6242, EC6243), S5759 (EC6244, EC6245, EC6246, EC6247, EC6248, EC6249, EC6250, EC6251, EC6252) [21AU], S6058 (EC6431, EC6432, EC6433, EC6434, EC6435, EC6436, EC6437, EC6438, EC6439, EC6440, EC6441, EC6442, EC6443) [6SE], S6302 (EC6593, EC6594, EC6595, EC6596, EC6597, EC6598) [25SE], S6920 (EC6935, EC6936, EC6937, EC6938, EC6939, EC6940, EC6941, EC6942, EC6943, EC6944, EC6945), S6921 (EC6946, EC6947, EC6948, EC6949) [13NO], S7087 (EC7165, EC7166, EC7167, EC7168, EC7169, EC7170, EC7171, EC7172, EC7173, EC7174, EC7175, EC7176) [26NO], S7187 (EC7254, EC7255, EC7256, EC7257), S7188 (EC7258) [28NO], S7787 (EC7475, EC7476, EC7477, EC7478, EC7479, EC7480, EC7481, EC7482, EC7483, EC7484, EC7485, EC7486) [18DE], H167 (EC3697, EC3698, EC3699, EC3700, EC3701), H168 (EC3714, EC3715, EC3716) [11JA], H402 (EC3760, EC3761, EC3762, EC3763, EC3764, EC3765, EC3766, EC3767, EC3768), H403 (EC3769) [16JA], H603 (EC3798) [20JA], H1073 (EC3932, EC3933, EC3934, EC3935, EC3936) [8FE], H1371 (EC4178) [5MR], H1606 (EC4267), H1607 (EC4268, EC4269, EC4270, EC4271) [14MR], H1727 (EC4321, EC4322) [20MR], H3058 (EC4367, EC4368, EC4369, EC4370) [5AP], H3094 (EC4435, EC4436) [10AP], H3451 (EC4661, EC4662, EC4663, EC4664, EC4665, EC4666, EC4667, EC4668, EC4669) [23AP], H3780 (EC4738), H3781 (EC4739, EC4740, EC4741, EC4742, EC4743) [7MY], H3832 (EC4753) [8MY], H4240 (EC4923, EC4924, EC4925), H4241 (EC4926, EC4927) [18MY], H4283 (EC4959) [21MY], H4847 (EC5039, EC5040, EC5041, EC5042, EC5043), H4848 (EC5044, EC5045, EC5046, EC5047, EC5048, EC5049, EC5050, EC5051, EC5052) [6JN], H4979 (EC5079, EC5080, EC5081) [7JN], H5150 (EC5140, EC5141, EC5142, EC5143, EC5144, EC5145, EC5146, EC5147, EC5148, EC5149, EC5150, EC5151, EC5152, EC5153), H5151 (EC5154, EC5155, EC5156, EC5157, EC5158, EC5159, EC5160, EC5161, EC5162, EC5163) [13JN], H5199 (EC5179, EC5180) [14JN], H5224 (EC5212) [15JN], H5360 (EC5236), H5361 (EC5246, EC5247, EC5248, EC5249, EC5250, EC5251, EC5252, EC5253) [20JN], H6172 (EC5564, EC5565, EC5566, EC5567, EC5568) [12JY], H6194 (EC5573, EC5574, EC5575, EC5576, EC5577, EC5578, EC5579, EC5580, EC5581, EC5582, EC5583, EC5584, EC5585, EC5586, EC5587, EC5588, EC5589, EC5590, EC5591), H6195 (EC5592, EC5593, EC5594) [13JY], H6260 (EC5603), H6261 (EC5622) [16JY], H7720 (EC5798, EC5799, EC5800) [26JY], H7732 (EC5806, EC5807, EC5808, EC5809, EC5810, EC5811) [27JY], H7734 (EC5815, EC5816, EC5817, EC5818) [31JY], H7740 (EC5855) [3AU], H7780 (EC6077), H7781 (EC6078, EC6079, EC6080, EC6081, EC6082, EC6083, EC6084, EC6085, EC6086, EC6087, EC6088, EC6089, EC6090) [31AU], H8168 (EC6211, EC6212, EC6213, EC6214) [12SE], H8723 (EC6224, EC6225, EC6226), H8724 (EC6227, EC6228, EC6229, EC6230, EC6231) [13SE], H8737 (EC6291) [20SE], H9430 (EC6511, EC6512, EC6513, EC6514, EC6515, EC6516) [12OC], H9461 (EC6694, EC6695), H9462 (EC6696, EC6697, EC6698, EC6699, EC6700, EC6701, EC6702, EC6703, EC6704) [2NO], H9466 (EC6732, EC6733, EC6734) [6NO], H9566 (EC6869) [16NO], H9665 (EC6936), H9666 (EC6962, EC6963, EC6964, EC6965, EC6966, EC6967, EC6968, EC6969, EC6970, EC6971, EC6975, EC6976) [27NO], H9757 (EC7057, EC7058, EC7059, EC7060, EC7061) [30NO], H10598 (EC7311, EC7312, EC7313, EC7314, EC7315, EC7316, EC7317) [27DE], H10608 (EC7378, EC7379, EC7380, EC7381, EC7382) [2JA]

Commission on Civil Rights, S7239 (EC7306) [29NO], S7925 (EC7551) [19DE], H731 (EC3868) [30JA], H9818 (EC7116) [10DE]

Commission To Assess the Threat to the U.S. From Electromagnetic Pulse Attack, H7739 (EC5831) [3AU]

Comptroller of the Currency, S167 (EC4027) [11JA], S251 (EC4050) [17JA], S1240 (EC4370) [27FE], S1376 (EC4489) [6MR], S2035 (EC4671) [10AP], S2483 (EC5048) [26AP], S4506 (EC5640) [27JN], S6140 (EC6460) [12SE], S6300 (EC6549) [25SE], S6962 (EC7027) [14NO], S7507 (EC7418) [12DE], H401 (EC3738) [16JA], H1220 (EC4058) [20FE], H3574 (EC4682) [25AP], H6109 (EC5505) [11JY], H8881 (EC6309) [25SE], H10334 (EC7208) [19DE], H10508 (EC7217) [20DE]

Congressional Medal of Honor Society, H8731 (EC6274) [17SE]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China, H81 (EC3637) [9JA], H9448 (EC6625) [26OC], H9689 (EC6992) [28NO]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, S66 (EC3897, EC3902), S67 (EC3916, EC3917) [8JA], S251 (EC4051) [17JA], S651 (EC4252) [6FE], S1162 (EC4337) [15FE], S1240 (EC4371) [27FE], S1946 (EC4638) [22MR], S2035 (EC4660, EC4666, EC4667), S2038 (EC4729) [10AP], S2071 (EC4789, EC4790) [11AP], S2550 (EC5090) [8MY], S6055 (EC6371) [6SE], S6187 (EC6493, EC6494) [17SE], S6300 (EC6547) [25SE], S6495 (EC6742) [3OC], S7430 (EC7399, EC7401, EC7402, EC7403) [11DE], S8058 (EC7578) [2JA], H166 (EC3679, EC3680, EC3681, EC3682) [11JA], H551 (EC3796) [18JA], H1177 (EC4004) [14FE], H1210 (EC4010) [15FE], H1219 (EC4053) [20FE], H3048 (EC4327) [26MR], H3062 (EC4388) [9AP], H3093 (EC4421, EC4422) [10AP], H3144 (EC4441), H3145 (EC4452) [11AP], H3313 (EC4528) [13AP], H3832 (EC4746) [8MY], H7822 (EC6095) [4SE], H8730 (EC6234) [17SE], H8737 (EC6281, EC6282) [20SE], H9423 (EC6468) [9OC], H10208 (EC7155) [13DE], H10333 (EC7176, EC7177) [19DE], H10508 (EC7216) [20DE], H10608 (EC7359) [2JA]

Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, S105 (EC3961) [9JA]

CPSC, S651 (EC4248) [6FE], S875 (EC4325) [12FE], S1286 (EC4467, EC4468) [28FE], S1764 (EC4596) [15MR], S2552 (EC5134, EC5135) [8MY], S4730 (EC5802) [28JN], S4911 (EC5832, EC5833) [11JY], S5618 (EC6187) [15AU], S5914 (EC6293) [23AU], S6141 (EC6483) [12SE], S6188 (EC6518) [17SE], S7583 (EC7433, EC7434) [13DE], H1176 (EC3988) [14FE], H1225 (EC4071) [23FE], H1339 (EC4138) [1MR], H1371 (EC4159) [5MR], H3314 (EC4532) [13AP], H3832 (EC4751) [8MY], H5985 (EC5408) [3JY], H6555 (EC5671, EC5672) [18JY], H7750 (EC5919) [10AU], H8737 (EC6283) [20SE], H8881 (EC6314) [25SE], H9665 (EC6934) [27NO], H10508 (EC7218, EC7219) [20DE]

DAR, H6462 (EC5663) [17JY]

DAV, H10334 (EC7209) [19DE]

DEA, S609 (EC4167) [5FE], S1163 (EC4356, EC4357, EC4358, EC4359, EC4360, EC4361) [15FE], S2074 (EC4854, EC4855, EC4856, EC4857) [11AP], S2552 (EC5131) [8MY], S2874 (EC5282) [23MY], S5065 (EC5985, EC5986) [18JY], S6541 (EC6769, EC6770) [4OC], H1216 (EC4028, EC4029, EC4030, EC4031) [16FE], H1220 (EC4054, EC4055, EC4056) [20FE], H3394 (EC4567, EC4568, EC4569, EC4570) [17AP], H3780 (EC4722) [7MY], H5198 (EC5169) [14JN], H7153 (EC5749, EC5750) [24JY], H9429 (EC6497, EC6498) [12OC]

Defense Security Cooperation Agency, S1163 (EC4343) [15FE], S1733 (EC4570) [14MR], H81 (EC3638) [9JA], H130 (EC3653) [10JA], H172 (EC3730, EC3731) [12JA], H624 (EC3808) [22JA], H1124 (EC3965), H1125 (EC3966) [13FE], H1225 (EC4079, EC4081) [23FE], H1332 (EC4119, EC4120, EC4121) [27FE], H1540 (EC4234, EC4235) [13MR], H1606 (EC4260) [14MR], H3145 (EC4445, EC4446, EC4447, EC4448, EC4449) [11AP], H3745 (EC4704) [1MY], H3832 (EC4749) [8MY], H3974 (EC4827, EC4828) [15MY], H5091 (EC5120) [12JN], H5198 (EC5175) [14JN], H5505 (EC5260) [21JN], H5646 (EC5298) [25JN], H5979 (EC5382, EC5383) [29JN], H6556 (EC5682, EC5683, EC5684, EC5685) [18JY], H7740 (EC5850) [3AU], H7746 (EC5897) [7AU], H7770 (EC5981) [24AU], H7775 (EC6029, EC6030, EC6031) [28AU], H8730 (EC6255) [17SE], H8737 (EC6288) [20SE], H9149 (EC6378, EC6379, EC6380, EC6381, EC6382) [27SE], H9413 (EC6430) [2OC], H9438 (EC6577, EC6578) [19OC], H9665 (EC6951, EC6952, EC6953) [27NO], H9766 (EC7094, EC7095) [6DE], H10334 (EC7198) [19DE], H10597 (EC7294), H10598 (EC7299, EC7301, EC7303) [27DE]

Dept. of Agriculture, S66 (EC3893) [8JA], S440 (EC4102, EC4103, EC4104, EC4105) [22JA], S519 (EC4133) [25JA], S611 (EC4219, EC4220) [5FE], S904 (EC4326) [13FE], S1284 (EC4425, EC4426, EC4427, EC4428, EC4429, EC4430, EC4431) [28FE], S1629 (EC4545) [12MR], S1733 (EC4562) [14MR], S1788 (EC4599, EC4600) [19MR], S1946 (EC4636) [22MR], S2035 (EC4654) [10AP], S2071 (EC4775, EC4776, EC4777) [11AP], S2139 (EC4876), S2141 (EC4911) [16AP], S2549 (EC5064, EC5065, EC5066, EC5067, EC5068, EC5069, EC5070), S2550 (EC5071) [8MY], S2593 (EC5147) [9MY], S2642 (EC5204) [14MY], S2873 (EC5243, EC5246, EC5247) [23MY], S2966 (EC5329), S2967 (EC5367) [4JN], S3032 (EC5395, EC5396, EC5397) [6JN], S3292 (EC5466) [7JN], S4401 (EC5599, EC5600) [26JN], S5421 (EC6049, EC6050, EC6051, EC6052, EC6053, EC6054, EC6055, EC6056, EC6057) [26JY], S5452 (EC6075, EC6076, EC6077, EC6078), S5453 (EC6079) [30JY], S5616 (EC6146, EC6147) [15AU], S5756 (EC6193) [21AU], S5913 (EC6256) [23AU], S6027 (EC6344) [4SE], S6055 (EC6367, EC6368) [6SE], S6139 (EC6448), S6140 (EC6450, EC6451) [12SE], S6220 (EC6519) [18SE], S6300 (EC6537) [25SE], S6340 (EC6612) [26SE], S6915 (EC6801, EC6802, EC6803, EC6804, EC6805, EC6806, EC6807), S6916 (EC6808) [13NO], S7048 (EC7036) [15NO], S7185 (EC7180) [28NO], S7316 (EC7343) [5DE], S7430 (EC7393, EC7396) [11DE], S7507 (EC7415) [12DE], S7785 (EC7445, EC7446) [18DE], S7924 (EC7539) [19DE], H167 (EC3696) [11JA], H609 (EC3801, EC3802) [21JA], H628 (EC3816, EC3817) [25JA], H972 (EC3896, EC3901) [7FE], H1176 (EC3982) [14FE], H1339 (EC4130, EC4131, EC4132, EC4133, EC4134, EC4151) [1MR], H1540 (EC4219) [13MR], H1650 (EC4272, EC4273, EC4278) [15MR], H1696 (EC4288, EC4289, EC4290) [19MR], H3313 (EC4522, EC4523) [13AP], H3439 (EC4588) [18AP], H3450 (EC4638) [23AP], H3780 (EC4714, EC4715, EC4716, EC4717, EC4718) [7MY], H3974 (EC4820) [15MY], H4208 (EC4891) [17MY], H4240 (EC4911, EC4912, EC4913) [18MY], H4582 (EC4962) [22MY], H4737 (EC4983) [1JN], H5018 (EC5083), H5019 (EC5084, EC5085) [8JN], H5282 (EC5218) [19JN], H5505 (EC5259) [21JN], H6171 (EC5537, EC5542) [12JY], H6194 (EC5571, EC5572) [13JY], H7719 (EC5772, EC5773, EC5774, EC5775, EC5776, EC5777, EC5778, EC5779, EC5780, EC5781) [26JY], H7731 (EC5802) [27JY], H7739 (EC5823, EC5824, EC5825) [3AU], H7745 (EC5880, EC5881) [7AU], H7770 (EC5969) [24AU], H7775 (EC6039) [28AU], H8168 (EC6204) [12SE], H8723 (EC6219) [13SE], H8741 (EC6295, EC6296) [24SE], H9087 (EC6336) [26SE], H9433 (EC6520) [16OC], H9457 (EC6640, EC6641, EC6642) [30OC], H9524 (EC6787) [14NO], H9537 (EC6816, EC6817, EC6818, EC6819, EC6820) [15NO], H9565 (EC6846) [16NO], H9741 (EC7009) [29NO], H9818 (EC7104) [10DE], H10168 (EC7139, EC7140, EC7145) [12DE], H10598 (EC7297) [27DE], H10605 (EC7343) [31DE]

Dept. of Commerce, S66 (EC3903, EC3905), S67 (EC3914) [8JA], S106 (EC3962) [9JA], S167 (EC4029) [11JA], S253 (EC4095) [17JA], S440 (EC4113) [22JA], S608 (EC4144), S612 (EC4228) [5FE], S1241 (EC4416, EC4418), S1242 (EC4419) [27FE], S1286 (EC4466) [28FE], S2035 (EC4659, EC4665), S2036 (EC4699) [10AP], S2071 (EC4791) [11AP], S2140 (EC4891) [16AP], S2593 (EC5165) [9MY], S2641 (EC5180) [14MY], S2791 (EC5216) [21MY], S2922 (EC5313) [24MY], S2966 (EC5342, EC5346) [4JN], S4506 (EC5636, EC5641) [27JN], S4911 (EC5837), S4915 (EC5920) [11JY], S5105 (EC6008) [19JY], S5130 (EC6010) [23JY], S5757 (EC6202, EC6203, EC6204), S5758 (EC6235) [21AU], S6140 (EC6461, EC6462) [12SE], S6300 (EC6550) [25SE], S6540 (EC6753) [4OC], S6769 (EC6776, EC6785) [10OC], S6916 (EC6831) [13NO], S7049 (EC7044) [15NO], S7317 (EC7371) [5DE], S7507 (EC7417) [12DE], H402 (EC3758) [16JA], H551 (EC3794) [18JA], H624 (EC3809) [22JA], H628 (EC3821) [25JA], H675 (EC3841) [29JA], H731 (EC3860) [30JA], H972 (EC3898, EC3899) [7FE], H1371 (EC4164, EC4165) [5MR], H3057 (EC4356) [5AP], H3062 (EC4387) [9AP], H3146 (EC4477) [11AP], H3395 (EC4578, EC4579, EC4580, EC4581) [17AP], H3450 (EC4645) [23AP], H3974 (EC4845) [15MY], H4207 (EC4881) [17MY], H4728 (EC4976) [24MY], H4847 (EC5031) [6JN], H5360 (EC5235) [20JN], H5578 (EC5263) [22JN], H5972 (EC5351) [28JN], H6110 (EC5536) [11JY], H7153 (EC5753, EC5764) [24JY], H7774 (EC6016), H7775 (EC6027, EC6028) [28AU], H7780 (EC6067) [31AU], H8737 (EC6287) [20SE], H8881 (EC6319), H8882 (EC6320) [25SE], H9434 (EC6546) [16OC], H9442 (EC6610) [23OC], H9448 (EC6633) [26OC], H9458 (EC6671) [30OC], H9467 (EC6746) [6NO], H9566 (EC6859) [16NO], H9766 (EC7093) [6DE], H10334 (EC7205) [19DE]

Dept. of Defense, S45 (EC3833, EC3834, EC3835, EC3836, EC3837) [4JA], S66 (EC3895, EC3896) [8JA], S251 (EC4041, EC4042, EC4044) [17JA], S440 (EC4106, EC4107) [22JA], S608 (EC4141, EC4143), S611 (EC4221), S612 (EC4222) [5FE], S873 (EC4263, EC4264, EC4265, EC4266) [12FE], S904 (EC4327) [13FE], S1240 (EC4368) [27FE], S1313 (EC4471, EC4472) [1MR], S1376 (EC4485) [6MR], S1577 (EC4529) [8MR], S1629 (EC4549) [12MR], S1733 (EC4563, EC4564) [14MR], S1764 (EC4579) [15MR], S1788 (EC4605) [19MR], S1837 (EC4619, EC4620, EC4621, EC4622) [20MR], S2035 (EC4655, EC4656, EC4657, EC4658) [10AP], S2071 (EC4778, EC4779, EC4781, EC4782, EC4783, EC4784) [11AP], S2139 (EC4877, EC4878), S2140 (EC4879, EC4881, EC4882, EC4883, EC4884, EC4885, EC4886, EC4887, EC4888) [16AP], S2260 (EC4921, EC4922, EC4923, EC4924, EC4925, EC4926) [18AP], S2386 (EC4944, EC4945, EC4946, EC4947, EC4948), S2387 (EC4985) [24AP], S2483 (EC5045) [26AP], S2550 (EC5072, EC5073, EC5076, EC5077, EC5078, EC5079, EC5080, EC5081, EC5082, EC5083, EC5084) [8MY], S2593 (EC5149, EC5150, EC5151, EC5152, EC5153) [9MY], S2641 (EC5171) [14MY], S2791 (EC5211, EC5212, EC5213, EC5214, EC5215), S2792 (EC5235, EC5236, EC5237, EC5238, EC5239, EC5240) [21MY], S2873 (EC5248) [23MY], S2966 (EC5330, EC5331, EC5332, EC5333, EC5334, EC5335, EC5336, EC5337, EC5338, EC5339) [4JN], S3032 (EC5399, EC5400), S3033 (EC5420) [6JN], S3292 (EC5468, EC5469) [7JN], S3759 (EC5504) [12JN], S3981 (EC5538, EC5539) [18JN], S4033 (EC5543), S4034 (EC5544, EC5545) [19JN], S4342 (EC5573, EC5574) [21JN], S4401 (EC5602, EC5603, EC5604) [26JN], S4506 (EC5637, EC5638) [27JN], S4729 (EC5778, EC5781, EC5782, EC5783), S4730 (EC5784) [28JN], S4873 (EC5803, EC5804, EC5805, EC5807) [10JY], S4914 (EC5913, EC5914), S4915 (EC5915, EC5916, EC5917) [11JY], S4964 (EC5944) [16JY], S5065 (EC5967) [18JY], S5104 (EC5991, EC5992) [19JY], S5265 (EC6015) [24JY], S5360 (EC6035, EC6036) [25JY], S5421 (EC6058) [26JY], S5453 (EC6080, EC6081) [30JY], S5516 (EC6127) [31JY], S5580 (EC6133) [1AU], S5616 (EC6148, EC6149, EC6150) [15AU], S5757 (EC6196, EC6197, EC6198, EC6199) [21AU], S5913 (EC6257, EC6258) [23AU], S6027 (EC6345), S6028 (EC6364) [4SE], S6055 (EC6369) [6SE], S6140 (EC6452, EC6453) [12SE], S6187 (EC6491), S6188 (EC6512) [17SE], S6300 (EC6542, EC6543, EC6544), S6302 (EC6591) [25SE], S6340 (EC6603) [26SE], S6769 (EC6772, EC6773, EC6790) [10OC], S6916 (EC6810, EC6811, EC6812, EC6813, EC6814, EC6815, EC6816, EC6817, EC6818, EC6819, EC6820, EC6822, EC6823), S6920 (EC6931) [13NO], S6962 (EC7026) [14NO], S7048 (EC7037) [15NO], S7185 (EC7181, EC7182, EC7183), S7186 (EC7223) [28NO], S7238 (EC7285, EC7286) [29NO], S7316 (EC7333, EC7334, EC7335, EC7336), S7317 (EC7365) [5DE], S7355 (EC7374), S7356 (EC7390) [6DE], S7430 (EC7397, EC7398) [11DE], S7507 (EC7416) [12DE], S7785 (EC7444) [18DE], H16 (EC3579) [8JA], H80 (EC3615, EC3616) [9JA], H130 (EC3647, EC3648) [10JA], H167 (EC3688) [11JA], H476 (EC3770) [17JA], H551 (EC3788) [18JA], H624 (EC3810, EC3811, EC3812) [22JA], H628 (EC3818) [25JA], H735 (EC3870) [2FE], H972 (EC3897) [7FE], H1072 (EC3925, EC3926) [8FE], H1124 (EC3964), H1125 (EC3975) [13FE], H1176 (EC3983), H1177 (EC4005) [14FE], H1219 (EC4051, EC4052), H1220 (EC4059) [20FE], H1224 (EC4068) [23FE], H1371 (EC4157, EC4158) [5MR], H1506 (EC4204) [9MR], H1540 (EC4220, EC4221, EC4222, EC4223, EC4224) [13MR], H1606 (EC4257) [14MR], H1696 (EC4291) [19MR], H3051 (EC4343, EC4344, EC4345) [29MR], H3062 (EC4379, EC4381, EC4386), H3063 (EC4417, EC4418) [9AP], H3093 (EC4419, EC4420) [10AP], H3144 (EC4440) [11AP], H3313 (EC4524, EC4525, EC4526), H3314 (EC4531) [13AP], H3394 (EC4558, EC4559), H3395 (EC4587) [17AP], H3439 (EC4590, EC4591, EC4592, EC4593, EC4594, EC4598, EC4599) [18AP], H3447 (EC4624, EC4625, EC4626, EC4627) [19AP], H3450 (EC4639, EC4640) [23AP], H3504 (EC4679) [24AP], H3704 (EC4689, EC4690, EC4691, EC4692) [26AP], H3832 (EC4744, EC4745) [8MY], H3927 (EC4776, EC4777, EC4778, EC4779, EC4780), H3928 (EC4804) [10MY], H3974 (EC4821, EC4822, EC4823, EC4824, EC4826) [15MY], H4136 (EC4850, EC4851, EC4852) [16MY], H4207 (EC4879, EC4880, EC4886, EC4887, EC4888), H4208 (EC4889, EC4890) [17MY], H4240 (EC4914, EC4920) [18MY], H4283 (EC4958) [21MY], H4774 (EC4990, EC4991, EC4992, EC4993, EC4994, EC4995, EC4996, EC4997, EC4998, EC4999), H4775 (EC5025) [5JN], H4847 (EC5029, EC5034) [6JN], H4978 (EC5053, EC5054, EC5069) [7JN], H5090 (EC5113, EC5114, EC5115), H5091 (EC5134) [12JN], H5198 (EC5166) [14JN], H5223 (EC5186, EC5197, EC5200, EC5201) [15JN], H5282 (EC5214, EC5215, EC5216) [19JN], H5360 (EC5231, EC5232), H5361 (EC5256) [20JN], H5505 (EC5262) [21JN], H5646 (EC5293) [25JN], H5985 (EC5402, EC5403) [3JY], H5990 (EC5440, EC5441, EC5442, EC5443, EC5444) [6JY], H6038 (EC5453, EC5454, EC5455, EC5456, EC5457, EC5458, EC5459, EC5460) [10JY], H6461 (EC5634, EC5635, EC5636, EC5640), H6462 (EC5664) [17JY], H6555 (EC5666, EC5667) [18JY], H6586 (EC5699, EC5700, EC5701, EC5702, EC5703) [19JY], H6647 (EC5716, EC5717) [23JY], H7152 (EC5742) [24JY], H7719 (EC5782) [26JY], H7733 (EC5812) [31JY], H7739 (EC5826, EC5827, EC5828, EC5829, EC5830) [3AU], H7745 (EC5882, EC5883), H7746 (EC5884, EC5885) [7AU], H7753 (EC5932) [14AU], H7770 (EC5971) [24AU], H7774 (EC6010, EC6011, EC6012, EC6013, EC6014) [28AU], H7779 (EC6051, EC6052) [31AU], H7868 (EC6123, EC6124) [5SE], H7940 (EC6184) [7SE], H8168 (EC6205) [12SE], H8730 (EC6232, EC6233) [17SE], H9087 (EC6337, EC6338, EC6339, EC6340, EC6341) [26SE], H9413 (EC6444) [2OC], H9429 (EC6492) [12OC], H9435 (EC6551) [16OC], H9437 (EC6565, EC6566, EC6567), H9438 (EC6579, EC6580, EC6581) [19OC], H9441 (EC6596, EC6597) [23OC], H9447 (EC6614, EC6615, EC6616), H9448 (EC6626, EC6627, EC6628, EC6629) [26OC], H9457 (EC6644, EC6645, EC6646), H9458 (EC6672), H9459 (EC6681, EC6682) [30OC], H9466 (EC6724, EC6725, EC6726, EC6727, EC6728) [6NO], H9469 (EC6747, EC6748, EC6749) [9NO], H9509 (EC6769, EC6770) [13NO], H9525 (EC6814) [14NO], H9565 (EC6847), H9566 (EC6848, EC6849, EC6850, EC6851) [16NO], H9572 (EC6876) [20NO], H9689 (EC6980) [28NO], H9741 (EC7010) [29NO], H9756 (EC7039) [30NO], H9766 (EC7084) [6DE], H9818 (EC7105, EC7106) [10DE], H10101 (EC7123) [11DE], H10168 (EC7141, EC7142, EC7146) [12DE], H10333 (EC7175), H10334 (EC7207) [19DE], H10585 (EC7237) [21DE], H10597 (EC7291) [27DE], H10607 (EC7353, EC7354, EC7355, EC7356, EC7357, EC7358) [2JA]

Dept. of Education, S105 (EC3951) [9JA], S253 (EC4086) [17JA], S441 (EC4124) [22JA], S519 (EC4134) [25JA], S609 (EC4163, EC4164) [5FE], S905 (EC4332) [13FE], S1286 (EC4457, EC4458) [28FE], S1314 (EC4480, EC4481) [1MR], S1377 (EC4493) [6MR], S1837 (EC4624) [20MR], S2037 (EC4705) [10AP], S2483 (EC5052) [26AP], S2551 (EC5108) [8MY], S2967 (EC5363) [4JN], S3033 (EC5424) [6JN], S3292 (EC5478) [7JN], S4034 (EC5556) [19JN], S4730 (EC5799) [28JN], S4874 (EC5825, EC5826, EC5827) [10JY], S4915 (EC5939) [11JY], S4965 (EC5957) [16JY], S5105 (EC6000) [19JY], S5266 (EC6025) [24JY], S5421 (EC6060) [26JY], S5454 (EC6126) [30JY], S5580 (EC6138) [1AU], S5758 (EC6229, EC6230) [21AU], S6413 (EC6724) [1OC], S6438 (EC6735, EC6736) [2OC], S6919 (EC6894, EC6895, EC6903) [13NO], S7239 (EC7298) [29NO], S7583 (EC7428) [13DE], S7925 (EC7546) [19DE], S7989 (EC7576) [20DE], S8058 (EC7580, EC7581) [2JA], H130 (EC3663) [10JA], H477 (EC3780) [17JA], H675 (EC3835) [29JA], H731 (EC3861, EC3862) [30JA], H736 (EC3884) [2FE], H1176 (EC3986) [14FE], H1224 (EC4069) [23FE], H1540 (EC4227) [13MR], H1650 (EC4274, EC4279) [15MR], H1696 (EC4293) [19MR], H3058 (EC4361, EC4362) [5AP], H3780 (EC4725) [7MY], H4136 (EC4854) [16MY], H4978 (EC5071, EC5072) [7JN], H5091 (EC5122, EC5123) [12JN], H5283 (EC5219) [19JN], H5985 (EC5405) [3JY], H5990 (EC5445, EC5446) [6JY], H6461 (EC5645, EC5646) [17JY], H6555 (EC5669, EC5670) [18JY], H7153 (EC5746) [24JY], H7719 (EC5784) [26JY], H7740 (EC5835) [3AU], H7746 (EC5900) [7AU], H7753 (EC5933) [14AU], H7775 (EC6040) [28AU], H7780 (EC6054) [31AU], H8731 (EC6272) [17SE], H9429 (EC6494) [12OC], H9437 (EC6572) [19OC], H9447 (EC6619) [26OC], H9458 (EC6653) [30OC], H9818 (EC7113) [10DE]

Dept. of Energy, S45 (EC3841) [4JA], S104 (EC3918, EC3919) [9JA], S252 (EC4060, EC4063, EC4064) [17JA], S1286 (EC4460) [28FE], S1764 (EC4581) [15MR], S2139 (EC4877) [16AP], S2483 (EC5049, EC5055) [26AP], S2550 (EC5074, EC5075, EC5092), S2551 (EC5113) [8MY], S2873 (EC5253) [23MY], S2922 (EC5314) [24MY], S3032 (EC5404) [6JN], S3598 (EC5483) [11JN], S4506 (EC5642) [27JN], S4964 (EC5945) [16JY], S5003 (EC5964) [17JY], S5453 (EC6094) [30JY], S6140 (EC6471) [12SE], S6187 (EC6489) [17SE], S6340 (EC6607) [26SE], S6495 (EC6743) [3OC], S7049 (EC7046) [15NO], S7507 (EC7419) [12DE], S7785 (EC7444) [18DE], H166 (EC3687) [11JA], H477 (EC3773, EC3781) [17JA], H731 (EC3858) [30JA], H1727 (EC4320) [20MR], H3093 (EC4420) [10AP], H3314 (EC4538) [13AP], H3749 (EC4712) [3MY], H3974 (EC4829) [15MY], H4727 (EC4971, EC4972) [24MY], H4978 (EC5059) [7JN], H5090 (EC5115) [12JN], H5646 (EC5295) [25JN], H7153 (EC5747) [24JY], H7719 (EC5785) [26JY], H7739 (EC5832) [3AU], H8881 (EC6315), H8882 (EC6334) [25SE], H9438 (EC6595) [19OC], H10333 (EC7179) [19DE]

Dept. of HHS, S105 (EC3949) [9JA], S440 (EC4119, EC4121), S441 (EC4123, EC4128) [22JA], S873 (EC4281, EC4285) [12FE], S1162 (EC4342), S1163 (EC4344, EC4345) [15FE], S1240 (EC4387) [27FE], S1285 (EC4453) [28FE], S1577 (EC4535, EC4536) [8MR], S1788 (EC4613, EC4614) [19MR], S1837 (EC4625, EC4626) [20MR], S2037 (EC4703, EC4704, EC4707, EC4708, EC4709), S2038 (EC4732) [10AP], S2072 (EC4820), S2073 (EC4833, EC4834, EC4835, EC4836, EC4837, EC4845) [11AP], S2140 (EC4902), S2141 (EC4909) [16AP], S2215 (EC4919) [17AP], S2551 (EC5103, EC5104, EC5105, EC5106, EC5107) [8MY], S2791 (EC5210), S2792 (EC5233) [21MY], S2874 (EC5265) [23MY], S2967 (EC5355, EC5360) [4JN], S3033 (EC5418, EC5422) [6JN], S3598 (EC5486) [11JN], S3905 (EC5525) [13JN], S4034 (EC5554) [19JN], S4401 (EC5608, EC5609) [26JN], S4730 (EC5791, EC5796, EC5797, EC5798) [28JN], S4874 (EC5823, EC5824) [10JY], S4915 (EC5929, EC5940) [11JY], S4965 (EC5956) [16JY], S5065 (EC5978, EC5979), S5066 (EC5987) [18JY], S5453 (EC6095) [30JY], S5580 (EC6137) [1AU], S5617 (EC6166, EC6167) [15AU], S5758 (EC6220, EC6228) [21AU], S5914 (EC6279, EC6280) [23AU], S6028 (EC6355, EC6360) [4SE], S6188 (EC6514, EC6515) [17SE], S6302 (EC6578, EC6584, EC6585) [25SE], S6340 (EC6612) [26SE], S6384 (EC6630) [28SE], S6769 (EC6779, EC6784) [10OC], S6918 (EC6865, EC6866, EC6867, EC6869), S6919 (EC6896, EC6897, EC6898, EC6900), S6920 (EC6925) [13NO], S7049 (EC7061, EC7062, EC7068) [15NO], S7186 (EC7212, EC7213) [28NO], S7239 (EC7292, EC7307) [29NO], S7316 (EC7338), S7317 (EC7359, EC7362) [5DE], S7507 (EC7421) [12DE], H81 (EC3645) [9JA], H130 (EC3650, EC3651) [10JA], H675 (EC3836, EC3839, EC3840) [29JA], H731 (EC3857, EC3863, EC3864, EC3865, EC3866) [30JA], H1072 (EC3927), H1074 (EC3954) [8FE], H1210 (EC4011) [15FE], H1225 (EC4072, EC4091) [23FE], H1372 (EC4180) [5MR], H1440 (EC4182) [6MR], H1541 (EC4252, EC4256) [13MR], H3048 (EC4328) [26MR], H3051 (EC4346, EC4347) [29MR], H3057 (EC4354) [5AP], H3062 (EC4382, EC4383, EC4384, EC4389), H3063 (EC4415, EC4416) [9AP], H3207 (EC4482) [12AP], H3314 (EC4539) [13AP], H3341 (EC4555) [16AP], H3394 (EC4565), H3395 (EC4582, EC4583, EC4586) [17AP], H3440 (EC4613) [18AP], H3780 (EC4721) [7MY], H3927 (EC4781) [10MY], H3933 (EC4805) [11MY], H3975 (EC4849) [15MY], H4207 (EC4885) [17MY], H4738 (EC4989) [1JN], H4774 (EC5000) [5JN], H5019 (EC5089) [8JN], H5090 (EC5116), H5091 (EC5124) [12JN], H5223 (EC5187, EC5188, EC5189) [15JN], H5283 (EC5220) [19JN], H5579 (EC5291) [22JN], H5986 (EC5439) [3JY], H5990 (EC5450) [6JY], H6038 (EC5462, EC5463, EC5464), H6039 (EC5465, EC5466, EC5467, EC5468), H6040 (EC5492) [10JY], H6462 (EC5662) [17JY], H6555 (EC5673), H6556 (EC5688) [18JY], H7153 (EC5748, EC5766, EC5767) [24JY], H7740 (EC5837) [3AU], H7746 (EC5908) [7AU], H7750 (EC5918, EC5927) [10AU], H7771 (EC6007, EC6008) [24AU], H7775 (EC6049, EC6050) [28AU], H7822 (EC6098, EC6099, EC6100), H7823 (EC6122) [4SE], H8881 (EC6310, EC6311, EC6312, EC6313) [25SE], H9087 (EC6343, EC6344) [26SE], H9435 (EC6552) [16OC], H9437 (EC6571), H9438 (EC6573, EC6574) [19OC], H9447 (EC6620), H9448 (EC6630, EC6637) [26OC], H9458 (EC6655), H9459 (EC6679, EC6686, EC6688) [30OC], H9465 (EC6709, EC6710, EC6711, EC6712, EC6713), H9466 (EC6731), H9467 (EC6743) [6NO], H9524 (EC6786, EC6787, EC6788, EC6793), H9525 (EC6813, EC6815) [14NO], H9572 (EC6878, EC6879) [20NO], H9766 (EC7085) [6DE], H9818 (EC7108, EC7109) [10DE], H10101 (EC7127), H10102 (EC7131) [11DE], H10335 (EC7213) [19DE], H10585 (EC7243) [21DE], H10599 (EC7341) [27DE], H10605 (EC7347) [31DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security, S46 (EC3863) [4JA], S440 (EC4117, EC4118) [22JA], S609 (EC4168) [5FE], S905 (EC4333, EC4335) [13FE], S1163 (EC4354) [15FE], S1240 (EC4388), S1241 (EC4409, EC4411) [27FE], S1285 (EC4454) [28FE], S1577 (EC4540, EC4542) [8MR], S1788 (EC4616) [19MR], S2038 (EC4731) [10AP], S2072 (EC4818, EC4819) [11AP], S2483 (EC5056) [26AP], S2792 (EC5234) [21MY], S3032 (EC5401) [6JN], S3759 (EC5512) [12JN], S4342 (EC5588) [21JN], S4402 (EC5622, EC5628) [26JN], S4874 (EC5829, EC5830) [10JY], S4915 (EC5930, EC5941) [11JY], S5105 (EC6004) [19JY], S5516 (EC6128) [31JY], S5580 (EC6139) [1AU], S5618 (EC6185) [15AU], S5758 (EC6222) [21AU], S5952 (EC6339, EC6340) [27AU], S6141 (EC6480, EC6482) [12SE], S6302 (EC6582, EC6589) [25SE], S6919 (EC6905) [13NO], S7049 (EC7054, EC7067) [15NO], S7186 (EC7209), S7187 (EC7231) [28NO], S7239 (EC7299, EC7300) [29NO], S7317 (EC7366) [5DE], S7356 (EC7389) [6DE], S7507 (EC7422) [12DE], H675 (EC3845) [29JA], H1177 (EC4006) [14FE], H1220 (EC4064) [20FE], H1225 (EC4090, EC4097) [23FE], H1371 (EC4166, EC4167, EC4168) [5MR], H1541 (EC4238) [13MR], H3058 (EC4366) [5AP], H3145 (EC4459) [11AP], H3395 (EC4585) [17AP], H3440 (EC4619, EC4623) [18AP], H3974 (EC4830, EC4831) [15MY], H4737 (EC4984) [1JN], H5091 (EC5133) [12JN], H5283 (EC5226, EC5230) [19JN], H5361 (EC5244) [20JN], H5646 (EC5299) [25JN], H6040 (EC5502) [10JY], H6172 (EC5563, EC5569) [12JY], H7153 (EC5756, EC5758) [24JY], H7720 (EC5801) [26JY], H7746 (EC5891) [7AU], H7750 (EC5930) [10AU], H7870 (EC6152) [5SE], H8731 (EC6276) [17SE], H8737 (EC6293) [20SE], H8882 (EC6335) [25SE], H9088 (EC6359) [26SE], H9448 (EC6638) [26OC], H9459 (EC6687) [30OC], H9690 (EC6995) [28NO], H9757 (EC7062) [30NO], H9766 (EC7096, EC7097) [6DE], H10335 (EC7215) [19DE], H10598 (EC7306, EC7307) [27DE], H10605 (EC7352) [31DE]

Dept. of HUD, S46 (EC3860, EC3862) [4JA], S106 (EC3963, EC3970) [9JA], S251 (EC4047) [17JA], S612 (EC4223, EC4225) [5FE], S1240 (EC4372) [27FE], S1313 (EC4473, EC4474) [1MR], S4034 (EC5547) [19JN], S4342 (EC5575, EC5586) [21JN], S4915 (EC5919) [11JY], S4965 (EC5947) [16JY], S5421 (EC6059) [26JY], S5758 (EC6233) [21AU], S7239 (EC7289) [29NO], S7317 (EC7369) [5DE], S7430 (EC7400) [11DE], S7989 (EC7574) [20DE], H81 (EC3639) [9JA], H476 (EC3771) [17JA], H972 (EC3902) [7FE], H1176 (EC3984) [14FE], H1371 (EC4169) [5MR], H1541 (EC4239) [13MR], H1606 (EC4266) [14MR], H3440 (EC4614) [18AP], H5283 (EC5227) [19JN], H5360 (EC5234) [20JN], H5578 (EC5268) [22JN], H6461 (EC5647) [17JY], H6556 (EC5689) [18JY], H7152 (EC5745) [24JY], H7720 (EC5797) [26JY], H7775 (EC6041) [28AU], H9818 (EC7107) [10DE], H10209 (EC7166) [13DE], H10605 (EC7346) [31DE]

Dept. of Justice, S46 (EC3864) [4JA], S106 (EC3971, EC3972) [9JA], S253 (EC4097) [17JA], S519 (EC4136) [25JA], S610 (EC4173, EC4174) [5FE], S651 (EC4258) [6FE], S874 (EC4289) [12FE], S1286 (EC4463) [28FE], S1377 (EC4495) [6MR], S1734 (EC4574, EC4575) [14MR], S2038 (EC4733, EC4734) [10AP], S2072 (EC4820) [11AP], S2550 (EC5085), S2552 (EC5132, EC5133) [8MY], S2967 (EC5361, EC5362, EC5373) [4JN], S4033 (EC5542), S4034 (EC5562) [19JN], S4402 (EC5626) [26JN], S5065 (EC5984) [18JY], S5266 (EC6028) [24JY], S5360 (EC6046) [25JY], S5580 (EC6140) [1AU], S5618 (EC6182) [15AU], S5914 (EC6287, EC6288, EC6291) [23AU], S6056 (EC6400) [6SE], S6340 (EC6609) [26SE], S6438 (EC6726) [2OC], S6920 (EC6927, EC6928, EC6929) [13NO], S7049 (EC7053), S7050 (EC7069, EC7071) [15NO], S7187 (EC7236, EC7249) [28NO], S7317 (EC7370) [5DE], S7583 (EC7432) [13DE], S7785 (EC7447) [18DE], H167 (EC3693) [11JA], H736 (EC3887) [2FE], H1073 (EC3930, EC3931) [8FE], H1225 (EC4098) [23FE], H1506 (EC4210) [9MR], H1650 (EC4283) [15MR], H3058 (EC4365) [5AP], H3395 (EC4586) [17AP], H3705 (EC4697) [26AP], H3933 (EC4807), H3934 (EC4819) [11MY], H4240 (EC4922) [18MY], H4847 (EC5037) [6JN], H4979 (EC5078) [7JN], H5019 (EC5107) [8JN], H5647 (EC5316) [25JN], H6556 (EC5692) [18JY], H7741 (EC5879) [3AU], H7770 (EC5983, EC5984, EC5985) [24AU], H8723 (EC6222) [13SE], H8731 (EC6273) [17SE], H9149 (EC6389) [27SE], H9437 (EC6569) [19OC], H9448 (EC6632, EC6639) [26OC], H9566 (EC6860) [16NO], H9572 (EC6893) [20NO], H9767 (EC7102) [6DE], H9819 (EC7119) [10DE], H10168 (EC7154) [12DE], H10334 (EC7206) [19DE], H10598 (EC7309) [27DE], H10605 (EC7351) [31DE]

Dept. of Labor, S105 (EC3947) [9JA], S440 (EC4122) [22JA], S2141 (EC4908) [16AP], S2387 (EC4967) [24AP], S3950 (EC5534) [14JN], S4034 (EC5555) [19JN], S4402 (EC5615) [26JN], S5516 (EC6129, EC6130) [31JY], S5758 (EC6231) [21AU], S6056 (EC6394) [6SE], S6340 (EC6610, EC6613) [26SE], S6769 (EC6783) [10OC], S7186 (EC7214, EC7215, EC7216, EC7217, EC7220) [28NO], S7430 (EC7410) [11DE], S7583 (EC7429) [13DE], S7786 (EC7465) [18DE], S7925 (EC7547) [19DE], H166 (EC3684), H167 (EC3695) [11JA], H3450 (EC4642) [23AP], H3704 (EC4693) [26AP], H5223 (EC5198) [15JN], H5646 (EC5294) [25JN], H6171 (EC5541) [12JY], H7740 (EC5836) [3AU], H7753 (EC5934, EC5935) [14AU], H7823 (EC6120) [4SE], H9088 (EC6360) [26SE], H9434 (EC6525) [16OC], H9664 (EC6932, EC6933) [27NO], H10334 (EC7200) [19DE], H10585 (EC7249) [21DE]

Dept. of State, S46 (EC3851, EC3857, EC3858) [4JA], S105 (EC3938, EC3939, EC3940, EC3941, EC3942, EC3943, EC3944, EC3945, EC3946) [9JA], S167 (EC4031, EC4032) [11JA], S252 (EC4075, EC4076, EC4077, EC4078, EC4079, EC4080, EC4081, EC4082, EC4083), S253 (EC4084, EC4085) [17JA], S440 (EC4120) [22JA], S609 (EC4162) [5FE], S651 (EC4249) [6FE], S873 (EC4282, EC4283, EC4284) [12FE], S1241 (EC4389, EC4390, EC4391, EC4392) [27FE], S1285 (EC4455) [28FE], S1314 (EC4478) [1MR], S1577 (EC4539) [8MR], S1629 (EC4561) [12MR], S1733 (EC4571) [14MR], S1764 (EC4588) [15MR], S1946 (EC4644, EC4645, EC4646, EC4647, EC4648, EC4649, EC4650) [22MR], S2071 (EC4786), S2072 (EC4821, EC4822), S2073 (EC4823, EC4824, EC4825, EC4826, EC4827, EC4828, EC4829, EC4830, EC4831) [11AP], S2140 (EC4894, EC4904, EC4905) [16AP], S2260 (EC4931, EC4932), S2261 (EC4933, EC4934, EC4935, EC4936, EC4937) [18AP], S2387 (EC4960, EC4961, EC4962, EC4963, EC4964, EC4965, EC4966) [24AP], S2551 (EC5099, EC5100, EC5101, EC5102) [8MY], S2641 (EC5182) [14MY], S2723 (EC5207) [16MY], S2873 (EC5258, EC5261), S2874 (EC5262, EC5263) [23MY], S2922 (EC5324) [24MY], S3032 (EC5413), S3033 (EC5414, EC5415) [6JN], S3292 (EC5476, EC5477) [7JN], S3905 (EC5524) [13JN], S3950 (EC5530) [14JN], S4342 (EC5583, EC5584, EC5585) [21JN], S4507 (EC5664) [27JN], S4730 (EC5793, EC5794, EC5795) [28JN], S4874 (EC5822) [10JY], S4915 (EC5931, EC5932, EC5933, EC5934, EC5935, EC5936) [11JY], S4965 (EC5948, EC5949, EC5950, EC5951, EC5952, EC5953, EC5954, EC5955) [16JY], S5003 (EC5965) [17JY], S5105 (EC5999, EC6006) [19JY], S5130 (EC6011, EC6013) [23JY], S5266 (EC6023, EC6024) [24JY], S5453 (EC6098, EC6099, EC6100) [30JY], S5618 (EC6178, EC6179, EC6180, EC6181) [15AU], S5758 (EC6226) [21AU], S5914 (EC6273, EC6274, EC6275, EC6276, EC6277, EC6278) [23AU], S6028 (EC6357, EC6358, EC6359) [4SE], S6056 (EC6390, EC6391, EC6392, EC6393) [6SE], S6141 (EC6476) [12SE], S6188 (EC6513) [17SE], S6302 (EC6583) [25SE], S6340 (EC6611) [26SE], S6438 (EC6734) [2OC], S6769 (EC6780) [10OC], S6918 (EC6882, EC6883, EC6884, EC6885, EC6886, EC6887, EC6888), S6919 (EC6889, EC6890, EC6891, EC6892) [13NO], S7049 (EC7059, EC7060) [15NO], S7186 (EC7210, EC7211, EC7228) [28NO], S7239 (EC7288) [29NO], S7316 (EC7357), S7317 (EC7368) [5DE], S7355 (EC7379, EC7380, EC7381, EC7382, EC7383, EC7384, EC7385), S7356 (EC7386, EC7387) [6DE], S7430 (EC7407) [11DE], S7786 (EC7454, EC7455) [18DE], S7925 (EC7550) [19DE875], S7989 (EC7570) [20DE], H16 (EC3581) [8JA], H81 (EC3636) [9JA], H130 (EC3654, EC3655, EC3656, EC3657, EC3658) [10JA], H168 (EC3717) [11JA], H172 (EC3728, EC3729, EC3732, EC3733, EC3737) [12JA], H609 (EC3803) [21JA], H624 (EC3807) [22JA], H628 (EC3822, EC3823, EC3824, EC3825, EC3826, EC3827, EC3828) [25JA], H731 (EC3859) [30JA], H901 (EC3894) [6FE], H972 (EC3900) [7FE], H1125 (EC3967) [13FE], H1176 (EC3993, EC3994) [14FE], H1225 (EC4082) [23FE], H1332 (EC4116, EC4117, EC4118, EC4122, EC4123) [27FE], H1475 (EC4184) [7MR], H1540 (EC4233, EC4236, EC4237) [13MR], H1697 (EC4300, EC4301, EC4302) [19MR], H3052 (EC4350) [29MR], H3094 (EC4429) [10AP], H3145 (EC4450, EC4451, EC4460) [11AP], H3207 (EC4483), H3208 (EC4504, EC4505, EC4506, EC4507, EC4508, EC4509, EC4510, EC4511, EC4512, EC4513, EC4514, EC4515, EC4516) [12AP], H3314 (EC4535, EC4536, EC4547) [13AP], H3341 (EC4554) [16AP], H3439 (EC4606, EC4607, EC4608, EC4609, EC4610, EC4611) [18AP], H3574 (EC4685, EC4686) [25AP], H3704 (EC4695), H3705 (EC4696) [26AP], H3745 (EC4705), H3746 (EC4706, EC4707, EC4708, EC4709, EC4710, EC4711) [1MY], H3832 (EC4748) [8MY], H3927 (EC4786, EC4787) [10MY], H3974 (EC4825, EC4832) [15MY], H4137 (EC4878) [16MY], H4207 (EC4882) [17MY], H4582 (EC4969) [22MY], H4728 (EC4979) [24MY], H4737 (EC4985) [1JN], H4978 (EC5070) [7JN], H5091 (EC5121) [12JN], H5223 (EC5196) [15JN], H5361 (EC5239, EC5240, EC5241) [20JN], H5578 (EC5269) [22JN], H5985 (EC5410, EC5411, EC5412) [3JY], H5990 (EC5447, EC5451, EC5452) [6JY], H6039 (EC5487, EC5488), H6040 (EC5489, EC5490) [10JY], H6461 (EC5641, EC5642, EC5643, EC5644) [17JY], H6556 (EC5681, EC5686, EC5694) [18JY], H6647 (EC5727, EC5728, EC5729, EC5730, EC5731, EC5732, EC5733) [23JY], H7153 (EC5754, EC5755) [24JY], H7740 (EC5849, EC5851) [3AU], H7746 (EC5898) [7AU], H7750 (EC5922, EC5923, EC5924) [10AU], H7770 (EC5979, EC5980) [24AU], H7775 (EC6032, EC6033, EC6034, EC6035) [28AU], H7780 (EC6055, EC6069, EC6070, EC6071, EC6072, EC6073, EC6074) [31AU], H7823 (EC6104, EC6105) [4SE], H8723 (EC6221) [13SE], H8730 (EC6254) [17SE], H8737 (EC6289, EC6290) [20SE], H8882 (EC6321, EC6322) [25SE], H9149 (EC6383) [27SE], H9413 (EC6431, EC6432) [2OC], H9438 (EC6582, EC6583, EC6584, EC6585, EC6586) [19OC], H9442 (EC6612, EC6613) [23OC], H9447 (EC6624) [26OC], H9458 (EC6670) [30OC], H9466 (EC6723) [6NO], H9524 (EC6789, EC6790, EC6791, EC6792) [14NO], H9537 (EC6825) [15NO], H9572 (EC6885, EC6886, EC6887, EC6888, EC6889) [20NO], H9665 (EC6954) [27NO], H9761 (EC7064) [3DE], H9818 (EC7112) [10DE], H10102 (EC7130) [11DE], H10334 (EC7188, EC7189, EC7190, EC7191, EC7192, EC7193, EC7194, EC7195, EC7197, EC7199) [19DE], H10585 (EC7238, EC7239, EC7240, EC7241) [21DE], H10598 (EC7302) [27DE], H10605 (EC7349, EC7350) [31DE]

Dept. of the Army, S1240 (EC4369, EC4382, EC4383) [27FE], S2071 (EC4780) [11AP], S2723 (EC5208) [16MY], S3292 (EC5471) [7JN], S3759 (EC5505, EC5506) [12JN], S3906 (EC5529) [13JN], S3950 (EC5531) [14JN], S4401 (EC5607) [26JN], S4729 (EC5779) [28JN], S4873 (EC5806) [10JY], S4915 (EC5937) [11JY], S6300 (EC6545), S6301 (EC6553, EC6554) [25SE], S6383 (EC6624) [28SE], S6814 (EC6792) [11OC], S6916 (EC6821) [13NO], H171 (EC3718) [12JA], H3062 (EC4380) [9AP], H4847 (EC5030) [6JN], H5198 (EC5167, EC5168) [14JN], H5223 (EC5185) [15JN], H5282 (EC5217) [19JN], H5646 (EC5292) [25JN], H5985 (EC5401) [3JY], H7731 (EC5804, EC5805) [27JY], H8881 (EC6307) [25SE], H9087 (EC6342) [26SE], H9429 (EC6491) [12OC], H10597 (EC7292, EC7293) [27DE]

Dept. of the Interior, S440 (EC4114, EC4115, EC4116) [22JA], S873 (EC4271) [12FE], S904 (EC4329) [13FE], S1577 (EC4533) [8MR], S1629 (EC4550) [12MR], S1764 (EC4581) [15MR], S2035 (EC4676) [10AP], S2071 (EC4797, EC4798) [11AP], S2551 (EC5111) [8MY], S2922 (EC5315) [24MY], S2966 (EC5347) [4JN], S6438 (EC6732) [2OC], S7507 (EC7420) [12DE], H477 (EC3779) [17JA], H624 (EC3815) [22JA], H628 (EC3829) [25JA], H900 (EC3892) [6FE], H1210 (EC4012) [15FE], H1541 (EC4241) [13MR], H1650 (EC4284) [15MR], H1727 (EC4320) [20MR], H3145 (EC4458) [11AP], H3440 (EC4618) [18AP], H3574 (EC4688) [25AP], H3749 (EC4713) [3MY], H4728 (EC4978) [24MY], H4775 (EC5027) [5JN], H5985 (EC5415) [3JY], H9430 (EC6510) [12OC], H10585 (EC7245) [21DE]

Dept. of the Navy, S66 (EC3894) [8JA], S251 (EC4043) [17JA], S608 (EC4142) [5FE], S1788 (EC4604) [19MR], S1946 (EC4637) [22MR], S2071 (EC4785) [11AP], S2593 (EC5148) [9MY], S4729 (EC5780) [28JN], S6340 (EC6602) [26SE], H130 (EC3646) [10JA], H735 (EC3869) [2FE], H3062 (EC4378) [9AP], H3780 (EC4719) [7MY], H5979 (EC5381) [29JN], H9437 (EC6568) [19OC]

Dept. of the Treasury, S66 (EC3899, EC3900, EC3904, EC3907, EC3908) [8JA], S167 (EC4028) [11JA], S251 (EC4049, EC4053) [17JA], S609 (EC4145, EC4146, EC4147) [5FE], S650 (EC4240, EC4241) [6FE], S873 (EC4267, EC4270) [12FE], S1240 (EC4384), S1241 (EC4404) [27FE], S1285 (EC4434), S1286 (EC4459) [28FE], S1314 (EC4475) [1MR], S1377 (EC4492, EC4494) [6MR], S1733 (EC4566), S1734 (EC4572) [14MR], S1837 (EC4623) [20MR], S1946 (EC4639) [22MR], S2035 (EC4670) [10AP], S2072 (EC4810) [11AP], S2215 (EC4915, EC4916, EC4917) [17AP], S2390 (EC5039) [24AP], S2483 (EC5046, EC5047) [26AP], S2550 (EC5086, EC5087, EC5088) [8MY], S2873 (EC5250, EC5251, EC5252, EC5259) [23MY], S2966 (EC5343, EC5344, EC5345) [4JN], S3032 (EC5403) [6JN], S3950 (EC5533, EC5535) [14JN], S4034 (EC5548) [19JN], S4401 (EC5606) [26JN], S4506 (EC5639) [27JN], S4873 (EC5808, EC5809) [10JY], S4915 (EC5918) [11JY], S4964 (EC5943, EC5946), S4965 (EC5962) [16JY], S5265 (EC6016) [24JY], S5453 (EC6084) [30JY], S6027 (EC6346, EC6347) [4SE], S6140 (EC6455, EC6456, EC6457, EC6458, EC6459, EC6475), S6141 (EC6477) [12SE], S6384 (EC6625) [28SE], S6495 (EC6741) [3OC], S6769 (EC6774, EC6775) [10OC], S6814 (EC6791) [11OC], S6916 (EC6809, EC6828, EC6829, EC6830, EC6834, EC6835), S6920 (EC6926) [13NO], S7048 (EC7040, EC7041, EC7042) [15NO], S7185 (EC7184, EC7186, EC7187) [28NO], S7239 (EC7287) [29NO], S7355 (EC7375), S7356 (EC7388) [6DE], S7786 (EC7452, EC7453) [18DE], S7924 (EC7541), S7925 (EC7553) [19DE], H80 (EC3617), H81 (EC3635) [9JA], H166 (EC3678) [11JA], H402 (EC3754) [16JA], H609 (EC3804) [21JA], H624 (EC3813) [22JA], H675 (EC3832, EC3842) [29JA], H735 (EC3871), H736 (EC3883) [2FE], H1124 (EC3960, EC3961, EC3962, EC3963) [13FE], H1210 (EC4009) [15FE], H1225 (EC4083, EC4084) [23FE], H1332 (EC4124) [27FE], H1371 (EC4160), H1372 (EC4179) [5MR], H1475 (EC4183, EC4185) [7MR], H1540 (EC4231) [13MR], H1727 (EC4318, EC4319) [20MR], H3058 (EC4359) [5AP], H3062 (EC4385) [9AP], H3341 (EC4550, EC4551, EC4552) [16AP], H3440 (EC4612) [18AP], H3451 (EC4672) [23AP], H3927 (EC4782, EC4783, EC4784, EC4785) [10MY], H4582 (EC4970) [22MY], H4847 (EC5032, EC5033) [6JN], H4978 (EC5055, EC5056, EC5068) [7JN], H5283 (EC5225) [19JN], H5578 (EC5266, EC5267) [22JN], H5646 (EC5297) [25JN], H5985 (EC5413) [3JY], H6039 (EC5485, EC5486), H6040 (EC5491, EC5503) [10JY], H6110 (EC5525, EC5526) [11JY], H6556 (EC5680, EC5695) [18JY], H6586 (EC5697) [19JY], H7153 (EC5757) [24JY], H7746 (EC5896) [7AU], H7756 (EC5948) [17AU], H7822 (EC6102, EC6103) [4SE], H8730 (EC6252, EC6253) [17SE], H8881 (EC6317, EC6318), H8882 (EC6323) [25SE], H9149 (EC6377) [27SE], H9413 (EC6429) [2OC], H9438 (EC6575) [19OC], H9442 (EC6611) [23OC], H9447 (EC6621, EC6622), H9448 (EC6631) [26OC], H9458 (EC6648, EC6650, EC6651) [30OC], H9465 (EC6707), H9466 (EC6722) [6NO], H9572 (EC6882, EC6883) [20NO], H9665 (EC6950) [27NO], H9690 (EC6993, EC6994) [28NO], H9756 (EC7041) [30NO], H10101 (EC7124, EC7129) [11DE], H10598 (EC7300), H10599 (EC7337, EC7338, EC7339) [27DE]

Dept. of Transportation, S66 (EC3898) [8JA], S105 (EC3936), S108 (EC4024, EC4025) [9JA], S167 (EC4030) [11JA], S441 (EC4126) [22JA], S611 (EC4214, EC4215, EC4216, EC4217, EC4218) [5FE], S875 (EC4324) [12FE], S1242 (EC4421) [27FE], S1378 (EC4528) [6MR], S2140 (EC4889) [16AP], S2387 (EC4969) [24AP], S2483 (EC5062) [26AP], S2593 (EC5163, EC5164) [9MY], S2792 (EC5221) [21MY], S3598 (EC5489) [11JN], S4730 (EC5801) [28JN], S4914 (EC5909, EC5910), S4915 (EC5928) [11JY], S4965 (EC5961) [16JY], S5913 (EC6261), S5914 (EC6294), S5915 (EC6298, EC6299, EC6300, EC6301) [23AU], S6384 (EC6639, EC6641) [28SE], S6541 (EC6771) [4OC], S6917 (EC6857), S6920 (EC6933, EC6934) [13NO], S6962 (EC7025) [14NO], S7083 (EC7077, EC7078, EC7079) [26NO], S7186 (EC7222), S7188 (EC7261, EC7262) [28NO], S7786 (EC7466) [18DE], H167 (EC3689, EC3690, EC3691, EC3692) [11JA], H172 (EC3735) [12JA], H675 (EC3848, EC3849, EC3850, EC3851), H676 (EC3852) [29JA], H731 (EC3867) [30JA], H1073 (EC3937) [8FE], H1371 (EC4170) [5MR], H1506 (EC4207, EC4208) [9MR], H3780 (EC4726) [7MY], H3933 (EC4806) [11MY], H4207 (EC4884), H4208 (EC4907) [17MY], H5223 (EC5199) [15JN], H5980 (EC5389, EC5397) [29JN], H6110 (EC5531, EC5534) [11JY], H6556 (EC5693) [18JY], H7770 (EC5975), H7771 (EC5997, EC6002, EC6003) [24AU], H7823 (EC6108, EC6109) [4SE], H9404 (EC6424) [28SE], H9424 (EC6486) [9OC], H9435 (EC6553, EC6554) [16OC], H9438 (EC6593) [19OC], H9465 (EC6706) [6NO], H9566 (EC6868) [16NO], H9666 (EC6972, EC6973, EC6974) [27NO], H9741 (EC7017, EC7018) [29NO], H9761 (EC7067) [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S106 (EC3973) [9JA], S1286 (EC4465) [28FE], S1734 (EC4577, EC4578) [14MR], S1764 (EC4594) [15MR], S2141 (EC4914) [16AP], S2215 (EC4920) [17AP], S2387 (EC4987) [24AP], S2593 (EC5168) [9MY], S2641 (EC5181) [14MY], S2792 (EC5241, EC5242) [21MY], S3033 (EC5421) [6JN], S3598 (EC5492, EC5493) [11JN], S4874 (EC5831) [10JY], S5105 (EC6009) [19JY], S5266 (EC6029, EC6030) [24JY], S5914 (EC6292) [23AU], S6187 (EC6490) [17SE], S6221 (EC6536) [18SE], S6302 (EC6592) [25SE], S6341 (EC6617, EC6618) [26SE], S6438 (EC6738, EC6739, EC6740) [2OC], S6769 (EC6786) [10OC], S6920 (EC6932) [13NO], S6963 (EC7031) [14NO], S7317 (EC7361, EC7372) [5DE], H17 (EC3614) [8JA], H1650 (EC4287) [15MR], H3314 (EC4543, EC4545, EC4546) [13AP], H3451 (EC4670, EC4671) [23AP], H3705 (EC4702) [26AP], H3974 (EC4846) [15MY], H4241 (EC4937) [18MY], H4978 (EC5073) [7JN], H5091 (EC5127, EC5128) [12JN], H5151 (EC5164) [13JN], H5199 (EC5181) [14JN], H6040 (EC5500) [10JY], H7153 (EC5765) [24JY], H7741 (EC5875) [3AU], H7775 (EC6046) [28AU], H8168 (EC6215) [12SE], H8881 (EC6306), H8882 (EC6331, EC6332) [25SE], H9149 (EC6390) [27SE], H9430 (EC6517, EC6518, EC6519) [12OC], H9435 (EC6555) [16OC], H9566 (EC6871), H9567 (EC6872, EC6873) [16NO], H9573 (EC6907) [20NO], H9666 (EC6977) [27NO], H10102 (EC7137) [11DE], H10168 (EC7147) [12DE]

District of Columbia, S105 (EC3955, EC3956, EC3957, EC3958, EC3959), S106 (EC3965, EC3968) [9JA], S167 (EC4034, EC4035, EC4036, EC4037, EC4038) [11JA], S252 (EC4065), S253 (EC4087, EC4088) [17JA], S519 (EC4135) [25JA], S873 (EC4286, EC4287) [12FE], S1163 (EC4346, EC4347, EC4348, EC4349, EC4350, EC4351) [15FE], S1241 (EC4395, EC4396, EC4397, EC4398, EC4399, EC4400, EC4401, EC4402, EC4403) [27FE], S1764 (EC4589, EC4590, EC4591, EC4592, EC4593) [15MR], S1837 (EC4629) [20MR], S2037 (EC4710, EC4711, EC4712, EC4713, EC4714, EC4715, EC4716, EC4717, EC4718, EC4728) [10AP], S2074 (EC4853) [11AP], S2387 (EC4968, EC4971, EC4972, EC4973, EC4974, EC4975, EC4976, EC4977, EC4978, EC4979, EC4980, EC4981, EC4982, EC4983, EC4984) [24AP], S2551 (EC5110) [8MY], S2641 (EC5176, EC5177, EC5178) [14MY], S2874 (EC5268, EC5269, EC5270, EC5271, EC5272, EC5273, EC5274, EC5275, EC5276, EC5277, EC5278, EC5279, EC5280, EC5281) [23MY], S2967 (EC5370) [4JN], S3033 (EC5431, EC5432, EC5433, EC5434, EC5435, EC5436, EC5437, EC5438, EC5439, EC5440, EC5441, EC5442, EC5443, EC5444, EC5445, EC5446, EC5447, EC5448), S3034 (EC5449, EC5450, EC5451, EC5452, EC5453, EC5454) [6JN], S3292 (EC5481) [7JN], S4034 (EC5557, EC5558) [19JN], S4965 (EC5958, EC5959, EC5960) [16JY], S5065 (EC5980, EC5981) [18JY], S5105 (EC6003) [19JY], S5266 (EC6026, EC6027) [24JY], S5453 (EC6101, EC6102, EC6103) [30JY], S6028 (EC6362, EC6363) [4SE], S6056 (EC6396, EC6397, EC6398) [6SE], S6220 (EC6520, EC6521, EC6522, EC6523, EC6524, EC6525, EC6526, EC6527, EC6528, EC6529, EC6530, EC6531, EC6532, EC6533), S6221 (EC6534, EC6535) [18SE], S6919 (EC6907, EC6908, EC6909, EC6910, EC6911, EC6912, EC6913, EC6914, EC6915, EC6916, EC6917), S6920 (EC6918, EC6919, EC6920, EC6921, EC6922, EC6923) [13NO], H16 (EC3582, EC3583, EC3584, EC3585, EC3586, EC3587, EC3588, EC3589, EC3590, EC3591) [8JA], H402 (EC3751, EC3752) [16JA], H624 (EC3814) [22JA], H782 (EC3888, EC3889) [5FE], H1125 (EC3968, EC3969, EC3970, EC3971, EC3972, EC3973) [13FE], H1176 (EC3995, EC3996, EC3997, EC3998, EC3999, EC4000), H1177 (EC4001, EC4002, EC4003) [14FE], H1606 (EC4261, EC4262, EC4263, EC4264, EC4265) [14MR], H3048 (EC4330, EC4331), H3049 (EC4332, EC4333, EC4334, EC4335, EC4336, EC4337, EC4338) [26MR], H3057 (EC4358) [5AP], H3450 (EC4647, EC4648, EC4649, EC4650, EC4651, EC4652, EC4653, EC4654, EC4655), H3451 (EC4656, EC4657, EC4658, EC4659) [23AP], H3740 (EC4703) [27AP], H4282 (EC4944), H4283 (EC4945, EC4946, EC4947, EC4948, EC4949, EC4950, EC4951, EC4952, EC4953, EC4954, EC4955, EC4956, EC4957) [21MY], H4774 (EC5001, EC5002, EC5003, EC5004, EC5005, EC5006), H4775 (EC5007, EC5008, EC5009, EC5010, EC5011, EC5012, EC5013, EC5014, EC5015, EC5016, EC5017, EC5018, EC5019, EC5020, EC5021, EC5022, EC5023, EC5024) [5JN], H5198 (EC5176), H5199 (EC5177) [14JN], H6110 (EC5527, EC5528, EC5529) [11JY], H6260 (EC5601, EC5602) [16JY], H6556 (EC5687) [18JY], H6647 (EC5734, EC5735) [23JY], H7740 (EC5852, EC5853, EC5854) [3AU], H7775 (EC6036, EC6037, EC6038) [28AU], H7823 (EC6106, EC6107) [4SE], H8731 (EC6256, EC6257, EC6258, EC6259, EC6260, EC6261, EC6262, EC6263, EC6264, EC6265, EC6266, EC6267, EC6268, EC6269, EC6270, EC6271) [17SE], H9429 (EC6499, EC6501, EC6502, EC6503, EC6504, EC6505, EC6506, EC6507) [12OC], H9438 (EC6587, EC6588) [19OC], H9459 (EC6673, EC6674, EC6675, EC6676, EC6677, EC6678) [30OC]

EEOC, S2967 (EC5365) [4JN], S3292 (EC5479) [7JN], S7187 (EC7234) [28NO], S7989 (EC7571, EC7572) [20DE], H4979 (EC5076) [7JN], H5091 (EC5126) [12JN], H9665 (EC6955) [27NO], H10597 (EC7295), H10598 (EC7296) [27DE]

Election Assistance Commission, S3292 (EC5480) [7JN], H3062 (EC4393) [9AP]

EPA, S45 (EC3840, EC3842, EC3843, EC3844, EC3845, EC3846, EC3847, EC3848), S46 (EC3849) [4JA], S66 (EC3891, EC3892) [8JA], S104 (EC3921, EC3922, EC3923, EC3924, EC3925, EC3926, EC3927, EC3928, EC3929, EC3930, EC3931, EC3932, EC3933, EC3934), S105 (EC3935) [9JA], S251 (EC4054, EC4055, EC4056, EC4057), S252 (EC4058) [17JA], S441 (EC4127) [22JA], S608 (EC4137, EC4138, EC4139, EC4140), S609 (EC4151, EC4152, EC4153, EC4154, EC4155, EC4156, EC4157), S612 (EC4229, EC4230, EC4231, EC4232, EC4233, EC4234) [5FE], S650 (EC4237, EC4238), S651 (EC4243, EC4244, EC4245, EC4246) [6FE], S873 (EC4260, EC4261, EC4262, EC4272, EC4273, EC4274, EC4275, EC4276, EC4277) [12FE], S904 (EC4330, EC4331) [13FE], S1240 (EC4364, EC4365, EC4366, EC4367, EC4374, EC4375, EC4376, EC4377, EC4378, EC4380, EC4381) [27FE], S1284 (EC4432), S1285 (EC4447, EC4448, EC4449, EC4450, EC4451, EC4452) [28FE], S1629 (EC4546, EC4547, EC4548, EC4551, EC4552, EC4553, EC4554, EC4555, EC4556, EC4557, EC4558, EC4559, EC4560) [12MR], S1764 (EC4580, EC4582, EC4583, EC4584, EC4585, EC4586, EC4587) [15MR], S1788 (EC4601, EC4602, EC4603, EC4606, EC4607) [19MR], S2035 (EC4653), S2036 (EC4677, EC4678, EC4679, EC4680, EC4681, EC4682, EC4683, EC4684, EC4685, EC4686, EC4687, EC4688, EC4689, EC4690, EC4691, EC4692, EC4693, EC4694, EC4695, EC4696) [10AP], S2072 (EC4799, EC4800, EC4801, EC4802, EC4803, EC4804, EC4805, EC4806, EC4807, EC4808) [11AP], S2139 (EC4872, EC4873, EC4874, EC4875), S2140 (EC4895, EC4896, EC4897) [16AP], S2386 (EC4940, EC4941, EC4942, EC4949, EC4950, EC4951, EC4952) [24AP], S2550 (EC5093, EC5094, EC5095, EC5096) [8MY], S2592 (EC5145), S2593 (EC5146, EC5155, EC5156, EC5157, EC5158, EC5159, EC5160) [9MY], S2791 (EC5209, EC5219), S2792 (EC5220) [21MY], S2873 (EC5244, EC5245, EC5254, EC5255, EC5256, EC5257) [23MY], S2922 (EC5312, EC5316, EC5317, EC5318, EC5319, EC5320, EC5321, EC5322) [24MY], S2966 (EC5328), S2967 (EC5349, EC5350, EC5351, EC5352, EC5353, EC5354) [4JN], S3032 (EC5393, EC5394, EC5406, EC5407, EC5408, EC5409, EC5410, EC5411) [6JN], S3292 (EC5467, EC5472, EC5473, EC5474) [7JN], S3759 (EC5509, EC5510) [12JN], S4033 (EC5540), S4034 (EC5550, EC5551, EC5552, EC5553) [19JN], S4342 (EC5576, EC5587) [21JN], S4402 (EC5621) [26JN], S4506 (EC5630, EC5631, EC5632, EC5633, EC5634, EC5635, EC5644, EC5645, EC5646), S4507 (EC5647, EC5648, EC5649, EC5650, EC5651, EC5652, EC5653, EC5654, EC5655, EC5656, EC5657, EC5658) [27JN], S4730 (EC5787, EC5788, EC5789, EC5790) [28JN], S4873 (EC5814, EC5815, EC5816, EC5817, EC5818, EC5819) [10JY], S4914 (EC5912), S4915 (EC5921, EC5922, EC5923, EC5924, EC5925) [11JY], S5065 (EC5969, EC5970, EC5971, EC5972, EC5973, EC5974, EC5975, EC5976, EC5977) [18JY], S5105 (EC5996) [19JY], S5265 (EC6014, EC6018, EC6019) [24JY], S5360 (EC6033, EC6034, EC6038, EC6039, EC6040, EC6041, EC6042, EC6043, EC6044) [25JY], S5453 (EC6085, EC6086, EC6087, EC6088, EC6089, EC6090, EC6091) [30JY], S5616 (EC6145), S5617 (EC6156, EC6157, EC6158, EC6159, EC6160, EC6161, EC6162, EC6163, EC6164, EC6165) [15AU], S5756 (EC6190, EC6191, EC6192), S5757 (EC6207, EC6208, EC6209, EC6210, EC6211, EC6212, EC6213, EC6214, EC6215, EC6216, EC6217), S5758 (EC6218) [21AU], S5913 (EC6262, EC6263, EC6264, EC6265, EC6266, EC6267, EC6268) [23AU], S6027 (EC6341, EC6342, EC6343, EC6348), S6028 (EC6349, EC6350, EC6351, EC6352, EC6353, EC6354) [4SE], S6055 (EC6376), S6056 (EC6377, EC6378, EC6379, EC6380, EC6381, EC6382) [6SE], S6139 (EC6444, EC6445, EC6446, EC6447), S6140 (EC6465, EC6466, EC6467, EC6468, EC6469, EC6470) [12SE], S6187 (EC6485, EC6486, EC6487, EC6488), S6188 (EC6496, EC6497, EC6498, EC6499, EC6500, EC6501, EC6502, EC6503, EC6504, EC6505, EC6506) [17SE], S6300 (EC6538, EC6539, EC6540, EC6541), S6301 (EC6555, EC6556, EC6557, EC6558, EC6559, EC6560, EC6561, EC6562, EC6563, EC6564, EC6565, EC6566, EC6567, EC6568, EC6569, EC6570, EC6571, EC6572, EC6573), S6302 (EC6574, EC6575, EC6576, EC6577) [25SE], S6412 (EC6710, EC6711, EC6712, EC6713, EC6714), S6413 (EC6715, EC6716, EC6717, EC6718, EC6719, EC6720, EC6721) [1OC], S6915 (EC6794, EC6795, EC6796, EC6797, EC6798, EC6799, EC6800), S6917 (EC6841, EC6842, EC6843, EC6844, EC6845, EC6846, EC6847, EC6848, EC6849, EC6850, EC6851, EC6852, EC6853, EC6854, EC6855) [13NO], S7048 (EC7032, EC7033, EC7034, EC7035), S7049 (EC7047, EC7048, EC7049, EC7050, EC7051, EC7052) [15NO], S7185 (EC7178, EC7179, EC7198, EC7199, EC7200, EC7201), S7186 (EC7202, EC7203) [28NO], S7239 (EC7291) [29NO], S7316 (EC7347, EC7352) [5DE], S7430 (EC7394, EC7405) [11DE], S7583 (EC7425, EC7426, EC7431) [13DE], S7786 (EC7450, EC7459, EC7460, EC7461, EC7462, EC7463, EC7464) [18DE], S7988 (EC7555, EC7556, EC7557, EC7559, EC7560, EC7561, EC7562, EC7563, EC7564), S7989 (EC7565, EC7566, EC7567, EC7568, EC7569) [20DE], H80 (EC3623, EC3624, EC3625, EC3626, EC3627, EC3628, EC3629, EC3630), H81 (EC3631) [9JA], H171 (EC3719, EC3720, EC3721, EC3722, EC3723), H172 (EC3724, EC3725, EC3726, EC3727, EC3736) [12JA], H401 (EC3742), H402 (EC3743, EC3744, EC3745, EC3746, EC3747, EC3748, EC3749, EC3757) [16JA], H551 (EC3789, EC3790) [18JA], H675 (EC3837) [29JA], H735 (EC3873), H736 (EC3874, EC3875, EC3876, EC3877, EC3878, EC3879, EC3880, EC3881) [2FE], H1176 (EC3989, EC3990) [14FE], H1216 (EC4032, EC4033, EC4034, EC4035, EC4036), H1217 (EC4050) [16FE], H1224 (EC4065), H1225 (EC4073, EC4074, EC4075, EC4076, EC4077, EC4078) [23FE], H1265 (EC4099, EC4100, EC4101, EC4102, EC4103, EC4104, EC4105, EC4106, EC4107, EC4108, EC4109, EC4110, EC4111, EC4112, EC4113, EC4114, EC4115) [26FE], H1339 (EC4135, EC4139, EC4140, EC4141, EC4142, EC4143, EC4144, EC4145, EC4146, EC4147, EC4148, EC4149) [1MR], H1696 (EC4294), H1697 (EC4295, EC4296, EC4297, EC4298, EC4299) [19MR], H1726 (EC4304, EC4305, EC4306, EC4307, EC4308, EC4309, EC4310, EC4311, EC4312, EC4313), H1727 (EC4314, EC4315, EC4316, EC4317) [20MR], H3093 (EC4424, EC4425, EC4426, EC4427, EC4428) [10AP], H3207 (EC4484, EC4485, EC4486, EC4487, EC4488, EC4489, EC4490, EC4491, EC4492, EC4493, EC4494), H3208 (EC4495, EC4496, EC4497, EC4498, EC4499, EC4500, EC4501, EC4502, EC4503) [12AP], H3394 (EC4571), H3395 (EC4572, EC4573, EC4574, EC4575, EC4576, EC4577) [17AP], H3439 (EC4600, EC4601, EC4602) [18AP], H3447 (EC4628, EC4629, EC4630, EC4631, EC4632, EC4633, EC4634), H3448 (EC4635) [19AP], H3704 (EC4694) [26AP], H3780 (EC4727) [7MY], H4136 (EC4855, EC4856, EC4857, EC4858, EC4859, EC4860, EC4861, EC4862, EC4863, EC4864, EC4865, EC4866), H4137 (EC4867, EC4868, EC4869) [16MY], H4582 (EC4964, EC4965, EC4966, EC4967) [22MY], H4727 (EC4973), H4728 (EC4974) [24MY], H4978 (EC5060, EC5061, EC5062, EC5063, EC5064, EC5065, EC5066) [7JN], H5019 (EC5090, EC5091, EC5092, EC5093, EC5094, EC5095, EC5096, EC5097, EC5098, EC5099, EC5100, EC5101, EC5102, EC5103, EC5104, EC5108) [8JN], H5090 (EC5117), H5091 (EC5118, EC5119) [12JN], H5198 (EC5170, EC5171, EC5172, EC5173, EC5174) [14JN], H5223 (EC5190, EC5191, EC5192, EC5193, EC5194) [15JN], H5283 (EC5221) [19JN], H5361 (EC5242, EC5243) [20JN], H5578 (EC5264, EC5265) [22JN], H6039 (EC5469, EC5470, EC5471, EC5472, EC5473, EC5474, EC5475, EC5476, EC5477, EC5478, EC5479) [10JY], H6109 (EC5506, EC5507, EC5508, EC5509, EC5510, EC5511, EC5512, EC5513, EC5514), H6110 (EC5515, EC5516, EC5517, EC5518, EC5519, EC5520, EC5521, EC5522, EC5523, EC5524, EC5530, EC5532) [11JY], H6555 (EC5674, EC5675, EC5676), H6556 (EC5677, EC5678, EC5679) [18JY], H6586 (EC5698) [19JY], H6647 (EC5718, EC5719, EC5720, EC5721, EC5722, EC5723, EC5724, EC5725, EC5726) [23JY], H7685 (EC5768, EC5769, EC5770) [25JY], H7719 (EC5786, EC5787, EC5788, EC5789), H7720 (EC5790, EC5791, EC5792, EC5793, EC5794) [26JY], H7740 (EC5838, EC5839, EC5840, EC5841, EC5842, EC5843, EC5844) [3AU], H7746 (EC5889, EC5890, EC5892, EC5893, EC5894, EC5895, EC5901) [7AU], H7774 (EC6017, EC6018, EC6019, EC6020, EC6021, EC6022, EC6023, EC6024) [28AU], H7780 (EC6055, EC6056, EC6057, EC6058, EC6059, EC6060, EC6061, EC6062, EC6063, EC6064, EC6065) [31AU], H7868 (EC6125, EC6126, EC6127, EC6128, EC6129), H7869 (EC6130, EC6131, EC6132, EC6133, EC6134) [5SE], H7918 (EC6153, EC6154, EC6155, EC6156, EC6157, EC6158) [6SE], H7939 (EC6183) [7SE], H8730 (EC6235, EC6236, EC6237, EC6238, EC6239, EC6240, EC6241, EC6242, EC6243, EC6244, EC6245, EC6246, EC6247, EC6248, EC6249, EC6250, EC6251) [17SE], H8882 (EC6327) [25SE], H9087 (EC6345, EC6346, EC6347, EC6348, EC6349, EC6350), H9088 (EC6351, EC6352, EC6353, EC6354, EC6355, EC6356, EC6357, EC6358) [26SE], H9148 (EC6362, EC6363, EC6364, EC6365, EC6366, EC6367, EC6368, EC6369, EC6370, EC6371, EC6372, EC6373, EC6374, EC6375, EC6376) [27SE], H9423 (EC6470, EC6471), H9424 (EC6472, EC6473, EC6474, EC6475, EC6476, EC6477, EC6478, EC6479, EC6480, EC6481) [9OC], H9434 (EC6528, EC6529, EC6530, EC6531, EC6532, EC6533, EC6534, EC6535, EC6536, EC6537, EC6538, EC6539, EC6540, EC6541) [16OC], H9442 (EC6598, EC6599, EC6600, EC6601, EC6602, EC6603, EC6604, EC6605, EC6606, EC6607, EC6608, EC6609) [23OC], H9458 (EC6656, EC6657, EC6658, EC6659, EC6660, EC6661, EC6662, EC6663, EC6664), H9459 (EC6680) [30OC], H9466 (EC6714, EC6715, EC6716, EC6717, EC6718, EC6719, EC6720, EC6721) [6NO], H9537 (EC6821, EC6822, EC6823) [15NO], H9566 (EC6856, EC6857, EC6858) [16NO], H9665 (EC6937, EC6938, EC6939, EC6940, EC6941, EC6942, EC6943, EC6944, EC6945, EC6946) [27NO], H9689 (EC6983, EC6984, EC6985) [28NO], H9741 (EC7013, EC7014) [29NO], H9766 (EC7086, EC7087, EC7088, EC7089, EC7090, EC7091, EC7092) [6DE], H10102 (EC7132) [11DE], H10208 (EC7156, EC7157), H10209 (EC7158, EC7160, EC7161, EC7162, EC7163, EC7164, EC7165, EC7169) [13DE], H10268 (EC7170, EC7171, EC7172, EC7173, EC7174) [17DE], H10333 (EC7180, EC7181, EC7182, EC7183), H10334 (EC7184, EC7185, EC7186, EC7187) [19DE], H10595 (EC7284, EC7285, EC7286), H10596 (EC7287, EC7288, EC7289, EC7290) [24DE], H10608 (EC7361, EC7362, EC7363, EC7364, EC7365, EC7366, EC7367, EC7368, EC7369, EC7370, EC7371, EC7372, EC7373, EC7374) [2JA]

Executive Office of the President, S23 (EC3832) [3JA], S46 (EC3850) [4JA], S466 (EC4130) [23JA], S1240 (EC4373), S1241 (EC4415) [27FE], S1376 (EC4486, EC4487, EC4488) [6MR], S1733 (EC4565) [14MR], S2035 (EC4668, EC4669, EC4673, EC4674), S2036 (EC4697) [10AP], S2071 (EC4787), S2072 (EC4809) [11AP], S2140 (EC4880, EC4903) [16AP], S2483 (EC5063) [26AP], S2873 (EC5249) [23MY], S5453 (EC6082) [30JY], S5616 (EC6151) [15AU], S5757 (EC6200) [21AU], S6056 (EC6388, EC6395) [6SE], S6140 (EC6454) [12SE], S6300 (EC6546) [25SE], S6340 (EC6604, EC6606) [26SE], S6438 (EC6728, EC6729) [2OC], S6769 (EC6778) [10OC], S6916 (EC6824, EC6825, EC6826, EC6827) [13NO], S7048 (EC7038, EC7039) [15NO], S7185 (EC7185) [28NO], S7924 (EC7540) [19DE], H1225 (EC4080, EC4096) [23FE], H1371 (EC4161, EC4162, EC4163) [5MR], H1540 (EC4232), H1541 (EC4253) [13MR], H3048 (EC4325, EC4326) [26MR], H3051 (EC4348), H3052 (EC4349, EC4351) [29MR], H3057 (EC4357) [5AP], H3063 (EC4408) [9AP], H3341 (EC4553) [16AP], H3394 (EC4557) [17AP], H4137 (EC4871) [16MY], H7734 (EC5814) [31JY], H7747 (EC5914) [7AU], H7750 (EC5921) [10AU], H7780 (EC6075), H7781 (EC6091) [31AU], H8106 (EC6202) [10SE], H8737 (EC6286) [20SE], H8742 (EC6298, EC6305) [24SE], H9403 (EC6392, EC6393) [28SE], H9423 (EC6467) [9OC], H9438 (EC6576) [19OC], H9447 (EC6618, EC6623), H9448 (EC6634, EC6635, EC6636) [26OC], H9461 (EC6691, EC6692) [2NO], H9466 (EC6736) [6NO], H9469 (EC6750), H9470 (EC6751) [9NO], H9572 (EC6884) [20NO], H9761 (EC7063, EC7065) [3DE], H9818 (EC7114) [10DE], H10334 (EC7196) [19DE]

Eximbank, S650 (EC4239) [6FE], S6916 (EC6833) [13NO], H1124 (EC3955) [13FE], H9438 (EC6589) [19OC]

FAA, S107 (EC4000, EC4001, EC4002, EC4003, EC4004, EC4005, EC4006, EC4007, EC4008, EC4009, EC4010), S108 (EC4011, EC4012, EC4013, EC4014, EC4015, EC4016, EC4017, EC4018, EC4019, EC4020, EC4021, EC4022) [9JA], S610 (EC4177, EC4178, EC4179, EC4180, EC4181, EC4182, EC4183, EC4184, EC4185, EC4186, EC4187, EC4188, EC4189, EC4190, EC4191, EC4192, EC4193, EC4194, EC4195, EC4196), S611 (EC4197, EC4198, EC4199, EC4200, EC4201, EC4202, EC4203, EC4204, EC4205, EC4206) [5FE], S874 (EC4292, EC4293, EC4294, EC4295, EC4296, EC4297, EC4298, EC4299, EC4300, EC4301, EC4302, EC4303, EC4304, EC4305, EC4306, EC4307, EC4308, EC4309, EC4310, EC4311, EC4312, EC4313), S875 (EC4314, EC4315, EC4316, EC4317, EC4318, EC4319, EC4320, EC4321, EC4322, EC4323) [12FE], S1377 (EC4496, EC4497, EC4498, EC4499, EC4500, EC4501, EC4502, EC4503, EC4504, EC4505, EC4506, EC4507, EC4508, EC4509, EC4510, EC4511, EC4512, EC4513, EC4514, EC4515), S1378 (EC4516, EC4517, EC4518, EC4519, EC4520, EC4521, EC4522, EC4523, EC4524, EC4525, EC4526, EC4527) [6MR], S1577 (EC4544) [8MR], S2038 (EC4739, EC4740, EC4741, EC4742, EC4743, EC4744, EC4745, EC4746, EC4747, EC4748, EC4749, EC4750, EC4751, EC4752), S2039 (EC4753, EC4754, EC4755, EC4756, EC4757, EC4758, EC4759, EC4760, EC4761, EC4762, EC4763, EC4764, EC4765, EC4766, EC4767, EC4768, EC4769, EC4770, EC4771, EC4772, EC4773) [10AP], S2388 (EC4988, EC4989, EC4990, EC4991, EC4992, EC4993, EC4994, EC4995, EC4996, EC4997, EC4998, EC4999, EC5000, EC5001, EC5002, EC5003, EC5004, EC5005, EC5006, EC5007, EC5008, EC5009, EC5010, EC5011, EC5012), S2389 (EC5013, EC5014, EC5015, EC5016, EC5017, EC5018, EC5019, EC5020, EC5021, EC5022, EC5023, EC5024, EC5025, EC5026, EC5027, EC5028, EC5029, EC5030, EC5031, EC5032, EC5033), S2390 (EC5043) [24AP], S2642 (EC5184, EC5185, EC5186, EC5187, EC5188, EC5189, EC5190, EC5191, EC5192, EC5193, EC5194, EC5195, EC5196, EC5197, EC5198, EC5199, EC5200, EC5201, EC5202, EC5203) [14MY], S4507 (EC5668, EC5669, EC5670, EC5671), S4508 (EC5672, EC5673, EC5674, EC5675, EC5676, EC5677, EC5678, EC5679, EC5680, EC5681, EC5682, EC5683, EC5684, EC5685, EC5686, EC5687, EC5688, EC5689, EC5690, EC5691, EC5692, EC5693, EC5694, EC5695), S4509 (EC5696, EC5697, EC5698, EC5699, EC5700, EC5701, EC5702, EC5703, EC5704, EC5705, EC5706, EC5707, EC5708, EC5709, EC5710, EC5711, EC5712, EC5713, EC5714, EC5715) [27JN], S4911 (EC5838, EC5839, EC5840, EC5841, EC5842, EC5843), S4912 (EC5844, EC5845, EC5846, EC5847, EC5848, EC5849, EC5850, EC5851, EC5852, EC5853, EC5854, EC5855, EC5856, EC5857, EC5858, EC5859, EC5860, EC5861, EC5862, EC5863, EC5864, EC5865, EC5866), S4913 (EC5867, EC5868, EC5869, EC5870, EC5871, EC5872, EC5873, EC5874, EC5875, EC5876, EC5877, EC5878, EC5879, EC5880, EC5881, EC5882, EC5883) [11JY], S5454 (EC6107, EC6108, EC6109, EC6110, EC6111, EC6112, EC6113, EC6114, EC6115, EC6116, EC6117, EC6118, EC6119, EC6120, EC6121, EC6122, EC6123, EC6124, EC6125) [30JY], S5915 (EC6302, EC6303, EC6304, EC6305, EC6306, EC6307, EC6308, EC6309, EC6310, EC6311, EC6312, EC6313, EC6314, EC6315, EC6316, EC6317, EC6318, EC6319, EC6320), S5916 (EC6321, EC6322, EC6323, EC6324, EC6325, EC6326, EC6327, EC6328, EC6329, EC6330, EC6331, EC6332, EC6333, EC6334, EC6335, EC6336, EC6337, EC6338) [23AU], S6057 (EC6405, EC6406, EC6407, EC6408, EC6409, EC6410, EC6411, EC6412, EC6413, EC6414, EC6415, EC6416, EC6417, EC6418, EC6419, EC6420, EC6421, EC6422, EC6423, EC6424, EC6425, EC6426, EC6427), S6058 (EC6428, EC6429, EC6430) [6SE], S6384 (EC6642, EC6643, EC6644, EC6645, EC6646, EC6647, EC6648, EC6649, EC6650), S6385 (EC6651, EC6652, EC6653, EC6654, EC6655, EC6656, EC6657, EC6658, EC6659, EC6660, EC6661, EC6662, EC6663, EC6664, EC6665, EC6666, EC6667, EC6668, EC6669, EC6670, EC6671, EC6672, EC6673, EC6674), S6386 (EC6675, EC6676, EC6677, EC6678, EC6679, EC6680, EC6681, EC6682, EC6683, EC6684, EC6685, EC6686, EC6687, EC6688, EC6689, EC6690, EC6691, EC6692, EC6693, EC6694, EC6695, EC6696, EC6697), S6387 (EC6698, EC6699, EC6700, EC6701, EC6702, EC6703, EC6704, EC6705, EC6706, EC6707, EC6708, EC6709) [28SE], S6921 (EC6950, EC6951, EC6952, EC6953, EC6954, EC6955, EC6956, EC6957, EC6958, EC6959, EC6960, EC6961, EC6962, EC6963, EC6964, EC6965, EC6966, EC6967, EC6968), S6922 (EC6969, EC6970, EC6971, EC6972, EC6973, EC6974, EC6975, EC6976, EC6977, EC6978, EC6979, EC6980, EC6981, EC6982, EC6983, EC6984, EC6985, EC6986, EC6987, EC6988, EC6989, EC6990, EC6991), S6923 (EC6992, EC6993, EC6994, EC6995, EC6996, EC6997, EC6998, EC6999, EC7000, EC7001, EC7002, EC7003, EC7004, EC7005, EC7006, EC7007, EC7008, EC7009, EC7010, EC7011, EC7012, EC7013), S6924 (EC7014, EC7015, EC7016, EC7017, EC7018, EC7019, EC7020, EC7021, EC7022, EC7023) [13NO], S7086 (EC7133, EC7134, EC7135, EC7136, EC7137, EC7138, EC7139, EC7140, EC7141, EC7142, EC7143, EC7144, EC7145, EC7146, EC7147, EC7148, EC7149, EC7150, EC7151, EC7152, EC7153, EC7154), S7087 (EC7155, EC7156, EC7157, EC7158, EC7159, EC7160, EC7161, EC7162, EC7163, EC7164) [26NO], S7188 (EC7264, EC7265, EC7266, EC7267, EC7268, EC7269, EC7270, EC7271, EC7272, EC7273, EC7274, EC7275, EC7276, EC7277, EC7278, EC7279, EC7280, EC7281), S7189 (EC7282, EC7283) [28NO], S7787 (EC7487, EC7488, EC7489, EC7490, EC7491, EC7492, EC7493, EC7494, EC7495), S7788 (EC7496, EC7497, EC7498, EC7499, EC7500, EC7501, EC7502, EC7503, EC7504, EC7505, EC7506, EC7507, EC7508, EC7509, EC7510, EC7511, EC7512, EC7513, EC7514, EC7515, EC7516, EC7517, EC7518), S7789 (EC7519, EC7520, EC7521, EC7522, EC7523, EC7524, EC7525, EC7526, EC7527, EC7528, EC7529, EC7530, EC7531, EC7532, EC7533, EC7534, EC7535, EC7536, EC7537, EC7538) [18DE], H130 (EC3665, EC3666, EC3667, EC3668, EC3669, EC3670, EC3671, EC3672), H131 (EC3673, EC3674, EC3675) [10JA], H167 (EC3702, EC3703, EC3704, EC3705, EC3706, EC3707, EC3708, EC3709, EC3710, EC3711, EC3712, EC3713) [11JA], H676 (EC3853, EC3854) [29JA], H972 (EC3906, EC3907, EC3908), H973 (EC3909, EC3910, EC3911, EC3912, EC3913, EC3914, EC3915, EC3916, EC3917, EC3918, EC3919, EC3920, EC3921) [7FE], H1073 (EC3938, EC3939, EC3940, EC3941, EC3942, EC3943, EC3944, EC3945, EC3946, EC3947, EC3948, EC3949, EC3950, EC3951, EC3952, EC3953) [8FE], H1210 (EC4013, EC4014, EC4015, EC4016, EC4017, EC4018, EC4019, EC4020, EC4021, EC4022, EC4023, EC4024, EC4025, EC4026, EC4027) [15FE], H1216 (EC4037, EC4038, EC4039, EC4040, EC4041, EC4042, EC4043, EC4044, EC4045, EC4046, EC4047, EC4048, EC4049) [16FE], H1499 (EC4188, EC4189, EC4190, EC4191, EC4192), H1500 (EC4193, EC4194, EC4195, EC4196, EC4197, EC4198, EC4199, EC4200, EC4201, EC4202) [8MR], H1506 (EC4212, EC4213, EC4214, EC4215, EC4216, EC4217, EC4218) [9MR], H1541 (EC4242, EC4243, EC4244, EC4245, EC4246, EC4247, EC4248, EC4249, EC4250, EC4251) [13MR], H1650 (EC4286) [15MR], H3058 (EC4372, EC4373, EC4374, EC4375, EC4376, EC4377) [5AP], H3062 (EC4395, EC4396, EC4397, EC4398, EC4399, EC4400, EC4401), H3063 (EC4402, EC4403, EC4404, EC4405, EC4406, EC4407) [9AP], H3094 (EC4437, EC4438) [10AP], H3145 (EC4461, EC4466, EC4467, EC4468, EC4469, EC4470, EC4471, EC4472), H3146 (EC4473, EC4474) [11AP], H3883 (EC4754, EC4755, EC4756, EC4757, EC4758, EC4759, EC4760, EC4761, EC4762, EC4763, EC4764, EC4765, EC4766, EC4767, EC4768, EC4769, EC4770, EC4771, EC4772, EC4773, EC4774) [9MY], H3927 (EC4792, EC4793), H3928 (EC4794, EC4795, EC4796, EC4797, EC4798, EC4799, EC4800, EC4801, EC4802) [10MY], H3934 (EC4809, EC4810, EC4811, EC4812, EC4813, EC4814, EC4815, EC4816, EC4817, EC4818) [11MY], H3974 (EC4836, EC4837, EC4838, EC4839) [15MY], H4208 (EC4892, EC4893, EC4894, EC4895, EC4896, EC4897, EC4898, EC4899, EC4900, EC4901, EC4902, EC4903, EC4904, EC4905, EC4906) [17MY], H4241 (EC4929, EC4931, EC4932, EC4933, EC4934, EC4935) [18MY], H5813 (EC5320, EC5321, EC5322, EC5323, EC5324, EC5325, EC5326, EC5327, EC5328, EC5329, EC5330, EC5331, EC5332, EC5333, EC5334, EC5335, EC5336, EC5337, EC5338, EC5339, EC5340, EC5341, EC5342), H5814 (EC5343, EC5344, EC5345, EC5346, EC5347, EC5348, EC5349, EC5350) [27JN], H5973 (EC5379, EC5380) [28JN], H5979 (EC5387, EC5388), H5980 (EC5390, EC5391, EC5392, EC5393, EC5394, EC5395, EC5396, EC5398) [29JN], H5985 (EC5417, EC5418, EC5419, EC5420, EC5421, EC5422, EC5423, EC5424), H5986 (EC5425, EC5426, EC5427, EC5428, EC5429, EC5430, EC5431, EC5432, EC5433, EC5434, EC5435, EC5436) [3JY], H6040 (EC5497, EC5498, EC5499) [10JY], H6260 (EC5604, EC5605, EC5606, EC5607, EC5608), H6261 (EC5609, EC5610, EC5611, EC5612, EC5613, EC5614, EC5615, EC5616, EC5617, EC5618, EC5619, EC5620, EC5621, EC5623, EC5624, EC5625, EC5626, EC5627, EC5628, EC5629, EC5630, EC5631), H6262 (EC5632, EC5633) [16JY], H7740 (EC5856, EC5857, EC5858, EC5859), H7741 (EC5860, EC5861, EC5862, EC5863, EC5864, EC5865, EC5866, EC5867, EC5868, EC5869, EC5870, EC5871, EC5872, EC5873, EC5874) [3AU], H7757 (EC5949, EC5950, EC5951, EC5952), H7758 (EC5953, EC5954, EC5955, EC5956, EC5957, EC5958, EC5959, EC5960, EC5961, EC5962, EC5963, EC5964, EC5965, EC5966, EC5967, EC5968) [21AU], H7771 (EC5988, EC5989, EC5990, EC5991, EC5992, EC5993, EC5994, EC5995, EC5996, EC5998, EC5999, EC6000, EC6001, EC6004, EC6005) [24AU], H7775 (EC6044, EC6045) [28AU], H7869 (EC6142, EC6143, EC6144, EC6145, EC6146, EC6147, EC6148, EC6149, EC6150, EC6151) [5SE], H7919 (EC6175, EC6176, EC6177, EC6178, EC6179, EC6180, EC6181) [6SE], H7940 (EC6191, EC6192, EC6193, EC6194, EC6195, EC6196, EC6197, EC6198, EC6199) [7SE], H9149 (EC6384, EC6385, EC6386, EC6387) [27SE], H9403 (EC6394, EC6395, EC6396, EC6397, EC6398, EC6399, EC6400, EC6401, EC6402, EC6403, EC6404, EC6405, EC6406, EC6407), H9404 (EC6408, EC6409, EC6410, EC6411, EC6412, EC6413, EC6414, EC6415, EC6416, EC6417, EC6418, EC6419, EC6420, EC6421, EC6422, EC6423) [28SE], H9413 (EC6427, EC6433, EC6434, EC6435, EC6436, EC6437, EC6438, EC6439, EC6440, EC6441, EC6442, EC6443) [2OC], H9418 (EC6447, EC6448, EC6449, EC6450, EC6451, EC6452, EC6453, EC6454, EC6455, EC6456, EC6457, EC6458, EC6459, EC6460, EC6461, EC6462, EC6463, EC6464, EC6465), H9419 (EC6466) [5OC], H9424 (EC6484, EC6485) [9OC], H9466 (EC6735) [6NO], H9470 (EC6752, EC6753, EC6754, EC6755, EC6756, EC6757, EC6758, EC6759, EC6760, EC6761, EC6762, EC6763, EC6764, EC6765, EC6766) [9NO], H9509 (EC6772, EC6773, EC6774, EC6775, EC6776, EC6777, EC6778, EC6779, EC6780, EC6781, EC6782, EC6783, EC6784, EC6785) [13NO], H9524 (EC6795, EC6796, EC6797, EC6798, EC6799, EC6800, EC6801, EC6802, EC6803, EC6804, EC6805, EC6806, EC6807, EC6808, EC6809, EC6810), H9525 (EC6811, EC6812) [14NO], H9538 (EC6826, EC6827, EC6828, EC6829, EC6830, EC6831, EC6832, EC6833, EC6834, EC6835, EC6836, EC6837, EC6838, EC6839, EC6840, EC6841, EC6842, EC6843, EC6844, EC6845) [15NO], H9566 (EC6861, EC6862, EC6863, EC6864, EC6865, EC6866, EC6867) [16NO], H9572 (EC6895, EC6896), H9573 (EC6897, EC6898, EC6899, EC6900, EC6901, EC6902, EC6903, EC6904, EC6905, EC6906) [20NO], H9576 (EC6910, EC6911, EC6912, EC6913, EC6914, EC6915, EC6916, EC6917, EC6918, EC6919, EC6920, EC6921, EC6922, EC6923, EC6924, EC6925, EC6926, EC6927, EC6928) [23NO], H9741 (EC7019, EC7020, EC7021, EC7022, EC7023, EC7024, EC7025), H9742 (EC7026, EC7027, EC7028, EC7029, EC7030, EC7031, EC7032, EC7033, EC7034, EC7035, EC7036, EC7037, EC7038) [29NO], H10585 (EC7250, EC7251, EC7252, EC7253, EC7254) [21DE], H10591 (EC7255, EC7256, EC7257, EC7258, EC7259, EC7260, EC7261, EC7262, EC7263), H10592 (EC7264, EC7265, EC7266, EC7267, EC7268, EC7269, EC7270, EC7271, EC7272, EC7273, EC7274, EC7275, EC7276, EC7277, EC7278, EC7279, EC7280, EC7281, EC7283) [22DE], H10598 (EC7298, EC7318, EC7319, EC7320, EC7321, EC7322), H10599 (EC7323, EC7324, EC7325, EC7326, EC7327, EC7328, EC7329, EC7330, EC7331, EC7332, EC7333, EC7334, EC7335) [27DE]

Farm Credit Administration, S500 (EC4131) [24JA], S1162 (EC4336) [15FE], S1314 (EC4482) [1MR], S2037 (EC4722) [10AP], S2922 (EC5325, EC5326) [24MY], S2966 (EC5327) [4JN], S4914 (EC5911) [11JY], S5421 (EC6047) [26JY], S5913 (EC6254, EC6255) [23AU], S6540 (EC6751) [4OC], S6915 (EC6793) [13NO], S7186 (EC7224, EC7226) [28NO], S7316 (EC7346) [5DE], S7430 (EC7395) [11DE], S8058 (EC7582) [2JA], H1225 (EC4093) [23FE], H3145 (EC4453) [11AP], H4728 (EC4977) [24MY], H5019 (EC5086) [8JN], H7153 (EC5763) [24JY], H7720 (EC5796) [26JY], H7750 (EC5916) [10AU], H9437 (EC6564) [19OC], H9457 (EC6643) [30OC], H9664 (EC6930, EC6931), H9665 (EC6956, EC6957, EC6958) [27NO]

Farm Credit System Insurance Corp., S2037 (EC4723) [10AP], S5421 (EC6048) [26JY], S5913 (EC6253) [23AU], S7186 (EC7225) [28NO], H3145 (EC4454) [11AP], H7749 (EC5915) [10AU]

FBI, S2141 (EC4913) [16AP], S7989 (EC7573) [20DE], H3451 (EC4660) [23AP]

FCC, S66 (EC3886, EC3887, EC3888, EC3889, EC3890) [8JA], S108 (EC4023) [9JA], S253 (EC4096, EC4099, EC4100, EC4101) [17JA], S612 (EC4226, EC4227) [5FE], S873 (EC4259) [12FE], S1241 (EC4417) [27FE], S1286 (EC4469) [28FE], S1764 (EC4595) [15MR], S2038 (EC4735, EC4737) [10AP], S2073 (EC4842), S2074 (EC4867, EC4868, EC4869, EC4870) [11AP], S2390 (EC5041, EC5042) [24AP], S2483 (EC5057, EC5058, EC5059) [26AP], S2552 (EC5144) [8MY], S2593 (EC5169) [9MY], S2875 (EC5310) [23MY], S3292 (EC5482) [7JN], S3759 (EC5513, EC5514) [12JN], S4343 (EC5598) [21JN], S4507 (EC5666, EC5667) [27JN], S4911 (EC5834, EC5835, EC5836) [11JY], S5266 (EC6031, EC6032) [24JY], S5580 (EC6141, EC6142, EC6143) [1AU], S5758 (EC6236, EC6237, EC6238) [21AU], S5914 (EC6295) [23AU], S6056 (EC6401, EC6402, EC6403, EC6404) [6SE], S6141 (EC6484) [12SE], S6341 (EC6619) [26SE], S6769 (EC6787, EC6788, EC6789) [10OC], S7083 (EC7072, EC7073, EC7074, EC7075, EC7076) [26NO], S7187 (EC7251, EC7252, EC7253), S7188 (EC7259, EC7260, EC7263) [28NO], S7316 (EC7345) [5DE], H81 (EC3632, EC3633, EC3634) [9JA], H130 (EC3652) [10JA], H402 (EC3750) [16JA], H477 (EC3774) [17JA], H551 (EC3791, EC3792, EC3793) [18JA], H736 (EC3882) [2FE], H972 (EC3905) [7FE], H1124 (EC3956) [13FE], H1540 (EC4228) [13MR], H1650 (EC4276, EC4277) [15MR], H3057 (EC4355) [5AP], H3144 (EC4444) [11AP], H3208 (EC4517) [12AP], H3314 (EC4534) [13AP], H3439 (EC4603, EC4604, EC4605) [18AP], H3832 (EC4747) [8MY], H4137 (EC4870) [16MY], H4240 (EC4916, EC4917) [18MY], H5019 (EC5105) [8JN], H5361 (EC5237) [20JN], H6039 (EC5480, EC5481, EC5482, EC5483, EC5484) [10JY], H6171 (EC5543, EC5545, EC5546) [12JY], H7720 (EC5795) [26JY], H7740 (EC5845, EC5846, EC5847, EC5848) [3AU], H7770 (EC5976) [24AU], H7774 (EC6025, EC6026) [28AU], H7780 (EC6066) [31AU], H7822 (EC6101) [4SE], H8168 (EC6210) [12SE], H8737 (EC6284, EC6285) [20SE], H8742 (EC6299, EC6300) [24SE], H9434 (EC6542) [16OC], H9458 (EC6669) [30OC], H9572 (EC6880, EC6881) [20NO], H9665 (EC6947, EC6949) [27NO], H9689 (EC6986, EC6987, EC6988, EC6989, EC6990) [28NO], H9818 (EC7110) [10DE], H10168 (EC7143) [12DE]

FDA, S105 (EC3950) [9JA], S167 (EC4033) [11JA], S651 (EC4256, EC4257) [6FE], S1285 (EC4456) [28FE], S1734 (EC4573) [14MR], S1788 (EC4612) [19MR], S2073 (EC4838, EC4839, EC4840, EC4841) [11AP], S2792 (EC5228, EC5229, EC5230, EC5231, EC5232) [21MY], S2874 (EC5264) [23MY], S3906 (EC5527, EC5528) [13JN], S6302 (EC6588) [25SE], S6341 (EC6615, EC6616) [26SE], S6769 (EC6781) [10OC], S6919 (EC6901, EC6902) [13NO], S7049 (EC7063, EC7064) [15NO], S7430 (EC7409) [11DE], H401 (EC3741) [16JA], H1072 (EC3928, EC3929) [8FE], H1499 (EC4187) [8MR], H1650 (EC4275) [15MR], H3144 (EC4442) [11AP], H3314 (EC4533) [13AP], H3394 (EC4566) [17AP], H3574 (EC4683, EC4684) [25AP], H4282 (EC4939, EC4940, EC4941, EC4942, EC4943) [21MY], H4582 (EC4968) [22MY], H5150 (EC5137, EC5138) [13JN], H8881 (EC6316) [25SE], H9429 (EC6495, EC6496) [12OC], H9434 (EC6526, EC6527) [16OC], H9461 (EC6689, EC6690) [2NO], H9566 (EC6854, EC6855) [16NO], H10508 (EC7220) [20DE], H10605 (EC7348) [31DE]

FDIC, S66 (EC3901) [8JA], S440 (EC4108, EC4109) [22JA], S612 (EC4224) [5FE], S1733 (EC4567) [14MR], S2037 (EC4719) [10AP], S2071 (EC4792, EC4793, EC4794) [11AP], S2140 (EC4892) [16AP], S3032 (EC5402) [6JN], S3759 (EC5507) [12JN], S6140 (EC6463, EC6464) [12SE], S6962 (EC7028) [14NO], S7316 (EC7350, EC7351) [5DE], H166 (EC3683) [11JA], H624 (EC3805) [22JA], H628 (EC3830) [25JA], H900 (EC3890) [6FE], H1440 (EC4181) [6MR], H1506 (EC4209) [9MR], H1696 (EC4292) [19MR], H3062 (EC4390) [9AP], H3313 (EC4530) [13AP], H3394 (EC4562, EC4563) [17AP], H3450 (EC4641) [23AP], H3573 (EC4681) [25AP], H5019 (EC5087) [8JN], H6171 (EC5539) [12JY], H8168 (EC6208) [12SE], H8723 (EC6220) [13SE], H9437 (EC6570) [19OC], H10101 (EC7125), H10102 (EC7136) [11DE]

FEC, S46 (EC3865) [4JA], S167 (EC4039) [11JA], S2037 (EC4727) [10AP], S3033 (EC5426) [6JN], S6188 (EC6517) [17SE], S7187 (EC7229) [28NO], S7989 (EC7577) [20DE], H172 (EC3734) [12JA], H3062 (EC4391) [9AP], H4775 (EC5026) [5JN], H9088 (EC6361) [26SE], H9665 (EC6959) [27NO], H10585 (EC7244) [21DE], H10598 (EC7308) [27DE], H10608 (EC7377) [2JA]

Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, S3292 (EC5475) [7JN], H5091 (EC5132) [12JN], H5199 (EC5183) [14JN]

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, S2035 (EC4672) [10AP], S2071 (EC4788) [11AP], S4401 (EC5605) [26JN], H1499 (EC4186) [8MR], H3093 (EC4423) [10AP], H5360 (EC5233) [20JN]

Federal Home Loan Banks, H3832 (EC4752) [8MY], H4737 (EC4986) [1JN], H5199 (EC5178) [14JN], H5283 (EC5228) [19JN], H5579 (EC5270, EC5271, EC5272) [22JN], H5646 (EC5300, EC5301) [25JN], H7750 (EC5925) [10AU]

Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, H5091 (EC5131) [12JN], H5199 (EC5182) [14JN]

Federal Housing Finance Agency, S650 (EC4242), S651 (EC4253) [6FE], S873 (EC4269) [12FE], S6438 (EC6727) [2OC], S6540 (EC6754) [4OC], S6916 (EC6837) [13NO], S7185 (EC7189) [28NO], S7316 (EC7349) [5DE], S7988 (EC7558) [20DE], H900 (EC3891) [6FE], H972 (EC3903) [7FE], H1176 (EC3985) [14FE], H3058 (EC4360) [5AP], H9413 (EC6425) [2OC], H9429 (EC6493) [12OC], H9458 (EC6649) [30OC], H9689 (EC6981) [28NO], H10101 (EC7126) [11DE], H10605 (EC7345) [31DE]

Federal Maritime Commission, S253 (EC4098) [17JA], S2074 (EC4871) [11AP], S2140 (EC4893) [16AP], S3033 (EC5427) [6JN], S3598 (EC5490) [11JN], S5454 (EC6106) [30JY], S7239 (EC7308) [29NO], S7431 (EC7414) [11DE], S7925 (EC7552, EC7554) [19DE], H130 (EC3659) [10JA], H477 (EC3782) [17JA], H3146 (EC4475) [11AP], H4137 (EC4874) [16MY], H7753 (EC5936) [14AU], H10209 (EC7167) [13DE], H10599 (EC7336) [27DE]

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, S106 (EC3964) [9JA], H402 (EC3753) [16JA]

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, H3062 (EC4392) [9AP]

Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, S3292 (EC5475) [7JN], H5091 (EC5132) [12JN], H5199 (EC5183) [14JN]

Federal Railroad Administration, S66 (EC3885) [8JA], S2038 (EC4736) [10AP], S2389 (EC5034, EC5035), S2390 (EC5036, EC5037, EC5038) [24AP], S6384 (EC6640) [28SE], H3058 (EC4371) [5AP], H3974 (EC4840, EC4841, EC4842, EC4843, EC4844) [15MY], H9424 (EC6487) [9OC], H10592 (EC7282) [22DE]

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, S106 (EC3969) [9JA], S6438 (EC6737) [2OC], S6919 (EC6906) [13NO], H3145 (EC4455) [11AP], H9424 (EC6482) [9OC]

Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund, H5091 (EC5131) [12JN]

FEMA, S45 (EC3839) [4JA], S440 (EC4111, EC4112) [22JA], S2035 (EC4661, EC4662, EC4663, EC4664) [10AP], S2140 (EC4890) [16AP], S2550 (EC5089, EC5091) [8MY], S2791 (EC5217) [21MY], S3598 (EC5485) [11JN], S4730 (EC5786) [28JN], S5104 (EC5994, EC5995) [19JY], S5453 (EC6083) [30JY], S5617 (EC6154) [15AU], S5757 (EC6201, EC6206) [21AU], S6141 (EC6481) [12SE], S6300 (EC6548) [25SE], S6384 (EC6626) [28SE], S6769 (EC6777) [10OC], S6920 (EC6924) [13NO], S7185 (EC7188), S7187 (EC7238, EC7239, EC7240, EC7241) [28NO], S7239 (EC7301) [29NO], S7785 (EC7448) [18DE], H628 (EC3819, EC3820) [25JA], H3313 (EC4529) [13AP], H3394 (EC4561) [17AP], H3439 (EC4595, EC4596, EC4597) [18AP], H3780 (EC4720) [7MY], H4582 (EC4963) [22MY], H5985 (EC5404) [3JY], H6171 (EC5538) [12JY], H7152 (EC5744) [24JY], H7734 (EC5813) [31JY], H7739 (EC5833) [3AU], H7746 (EC5886) [7AU], H7770 (EC5973, EC5974) [24AU], H8737 (EC6292) [20SE], H8881 (EC6308) [25SE], H9433 (EC6521) [16OC], H9457 (EC6647) [30OC], H9572 (EC6890) [20NO], H9741 (EC7011) [29NO], H9762 (EC7080, EC7081, EC7082) [3DE], H9819 (EC7120, EC7121) [10DE], H10605 (EC7344) [31DE]

FERC, S252 (EC4066) [17JA], S609 (EC4148) [5FE], S1162 (EC4338) [15FE], S1577 (EC4534) [8MR], S1733 (EC4568) [14MR], S2035 (EC4675) [10AP], S2141 (EC4910) [16AP], S2641 (EC5173) [14MY], S2791 (EC5218) [21MY], S2967 (EC5348) [4JN], S4506 (EC5643) [27JN], S5617 (EC6155) [15AU], S6055 (EC6374, EC6375) [6SE], S7185 (EC7192) [28NO], S7239 (EC7290) [29NO], S7786 (EC7449) [18DE], H477 (EC3775) [17JA], H675 (EC3838) [29JA], H1176 (EC3991) [14FE], H1540 (EC4229, EC4230) [13MR], H1606 (EC4258) [14MR], H3440 (EC4615) [18AP], H4240 (EC4918, EC4919) [18MY], H4728 (EC4975) [24MY], H5361 (EC5238) [20JN], H7750 (EC5920) [10AU], H8168 (EC6209) [12SE], H9665 (EC6948) [27NO], H9756 (EC7040) [30NO], H10168 (EC7144) [12DE]

Financing Corp., H1332 (EC4125) [27FE]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, S2552 (EC5130) [8MY], S4402 (EC5612) [26JN], H5647 (EC5319) [25JN]

Forest Service, S2386 (EC4939) [24AP], S6301 (EC6551) [25SE], H8882 (EC6325) [25SE]

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission, S5914 (EC6289) [23AU], H7750 (EC5926) [10AU]

FRS, S45 (EC3838) [4JA], S66 (EC3909, EC3910, EC3911), S67 (EC3912, EC3913, EC3915) [8JA], S1285 (EC4435, EC4437) [28FE], S2037 (EC4725) [10AP], S2071 (EC4795) [11AP], S2874 (EC5266) [23MY], S3292 (EC5470) [7JN], S5003 (EC5963) [17JY], S5065 (EC5968) [18JY], S5104 (EC5993) [19JY], S6055 (EC6372, EC6373) [6SE], S6437 (EC6725) [2OC], S7187 (EC7237) [28NO], H80 (EC3618, EC3619, EC3620, EC3621, EC3622) [9JA], H130 (EC3649) [10JA], H3094 (EC4430) [10AP], H3313 (EC4527) [13AP], H3394 (EC4560) [17AP], H6040 (EC5493) [10JY], H6586 (EC5696) [19JY], H7152 (EC5743) [24JY], H7750 (EC5917) [10AU], H8168 (EC6206, EC6207) [12SE], H9447 (EC6617) [26OC], H9576 (EC6908) [23NO]

FTC, S611 (EC4212) [5FE], S874 (EC4290, EC4291) [12FE], S1837 (EC4627) [20MR], S2387 (EC4986) [24AP], S3033 (EC5425) [6JN], S6341 (EC6620, EC6621, EC6622, EC6623) [26SE], S7239 (EC7309) [29NO], S7430 (EC7411) [11DE], H1125 (EC3978, EC3979) [13FE], H1220 (EC4057) [20FE], H3049 (EC4340) [26MR], H3314 (EC4540) [13AP], H3705 (EC4700) [26AP], H7770 (EC5977), H7771 (EC5987) [24AU], H7918 (EC6159, EC6160) [6SE], H9413 (EC6428) [2OC], H9818 (EC7111) [10DE]

GAO, S2037 (EC4720, EC4721) [10AP], S2386 (EC4943) [24AP], S2966 (EC5340, EC5341) [4JN], S4401 (EC5601) [26JN], S5104 (EC5990) [19JY], S5913 (EC6269) [23AU], H3094 (EC4431) [10AP], H3573 (EC4680) [25AP]

GPO, H1650 (EC4281) [15MR]

GSA, S105 (EC3960) [9JA], S253 (EC4092) [17JA], S609 (EC4170), S610 (EC4175, EC4176) [5FE], S2551 (EC5114, EC5115, EC5116, EC5117, EC5118, EC5119) [8MY], S2967 (EC5374) [4JN], S3033 (EC5430) [6JN], S4034 (EC5546, EC5559, EC5560, EC5561) [19JN], S5914 (EC6282, EC6283, EC6284, EC6285, EC6286) [23AU], S6384 (EC6635, EC6636, EC6637, EC6638) [28SE], S7316 (EC7342) [5DE], S7786 (EC7456) [18DE], S7989 (EC7575) [20DE], H130 (EC3660) [10JA], H551 (EC3795) [18JA], H1225 (EC4085, EC4086, EC4087) [23FE], H3780 (EC4728, EC4729, EC4730, EC4731, EC4732, EC4733) [7MY], H4728 (EC4980) [24MY], H5283 (EC5229) [19JN], H7823 (EC6110, EC6111, EC6112, EC6113) [4SE], H7940 (EC6185) [7SE], H9435 (EC6547, EC6548, EC6549, EC6550) [16OC], H10598 (EC7305) [27DE]

House of Representatives, H16 (EC3592) [8JA], H167 (EC3694) [11JA], H3062 (EC4394) [9AP], H5505 (EC5261) [21JN], H5990 (EC5448) [6JY], H9424 (EC6483) [9OC], H9438 (EC6592) [19OC]

Inter-American Foundation, S1241 (EC4405, EC4406) [27FE], S7187 (EC7230) [28NO], S7317 (EC7367) [5DE], H1332 (EC4126) [27FE], H3208 (EC4518) [12AP]

Inter-Parliamentary Union, S609 (EC4161) [5FE], S651 (EC4250, EC4251) [6FE]

Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, S2593 (EC5166, EC5167) [9MY]

IRS, S46 (EC3854, EC3855, EC3856) [4JA], S252 (EC4068, EC4069, EC4070, EC4071, EC4072, EC4073) [17JA], S609 (EC4159, EC4160) [5FE], S651 (EC4247) [6FE], S1162 (EC4339, EC4340, EC4341) [15FE], S1240 (EC4385, EC4386) [27FE], S1376 (EC4490), S1377 (EC4491) [6MR], S1577 (EC4537) [8MR], S1788 (EC4608, EC4609, EC4610) [19MR], S1946 (EC4641, EC4642) [22MR], S2037 (EC4700, EC4701, EC4702) [10AP], S2072 (EC4811, EC4812, EC4813, EC4814, EC4815, EC4816, EC4817) [11AP], S2140 (EC4898, EC4899, EC4900, EC4901) [16AP], S2260 (EC4927, EC4928, EC4929) [18AP], S2386 (EC4958), S2387 (EC4959) [24AP], S2483 (EC5051) [26AP], S2593 (EC5161, EC5162) [9MY], S2792 (EC5222, EC5223, EC5224, EC5225, EC5226, EC5227) [21MY], S2967 (EC5356, EC5357, EC5358, EC5359) [4JN], S3598 (EC5488) [11JN], S4342 (EC5580, EC5581, EC5582) [21JN], S4401 (EC5610) [26JN], S4507 (EC5661, EC5662) [27JN], S5105 (EC5998) [19JY], S5453 (EC6096, EC6097) [30JY], S5580 (EC6135, EC6136) [1AU], S5617 (EC6173, EC6174), S5618 (EC6175, EC6176, EC6177) [15AU], S5758 (EC6223, EC6224, EC6225) [21AU], S5913 (EC6270), S5914 (EC6271, EC6272) [23AU], S6028 (EC6356) [4SE], S6140 (EC6472, EC6473, EC6474) [12SE], S6188 (EC6510, EC6511) [17SE], S6302 (EC6579, EC6580) [25SE], S6384 (EC6631, EC6632, EC6633) [28SE], S6413 (EC6722, EC6723) [1OC], S6495 (EC6744, EC6745, EC6746, EC6747, EC6748, EC6749) [3OC], S6918 (EC6873, EC6874, EC6875, EC6878, EC6879, EC6880, EC6881) [13NO], S7049 (EC7055, EC7056) [15NO], S7186 (EC7204, EC7205, EC7206, EC7207) [28NO], S7239 (EC7293, EC7294, EC7295, EC7296, EC7297) [29NO], S7316 (EC7337, EC7353, EC7354, EC7355, EC7356) [5DE], S7355 (EC7377, EC7378) [6DE], S7430 (EC7406) [11DE], S7786 (EC7451) [18DE], S7925 (EC7543) [19DE], H81 (EC3644) [9JA], H131 (EC3676) [10JA], H477 (EC3783, EC3784, EC3785, EC3786, EC3787) [17JA], H603 (EC3800) [20JA], H676 (EC3856) [29JA], H901 (EC3895) [6FE], H973 (EC3922) [7FE], H1220 (EC4060, EC4061, EC4062, EC4063) [20FE], H1332 (EC4128) [27FE], H1500 (EC4203) [8MR], H1541 (EC4254, EC4255) [13MR], H1753 (EC4323, EC4324) [21MR], H3063 (EC4409, EC4410, EC4411, EC4412, EC4413, EC4414) [9AP], H3094 (EC4432, EC4439) [10AP], H3146 (EC4478, EC4479, EC4480) [11AP], H3314 (EC4548) [13AP], H3440 (EC4620, EC4621, EC4622) [18AP], H3451 (EC4673, EC4674, EC4675, EC4676, EC4677, EC4678) [23AP], H3975 (EC4847) [15MY], H4137 (EC4876, EC4877) [16MY], H4208 (EC4909) [17MY], H4283 (EC4960, EC4961) [21MY], H4735 (EC4982) [29MY], H5020 (EC5110, EC5111, EC5112) [8JN], H5091 (EC5129) [12JN], H5151 (EC5165) [13JN], H5361 (EC5254, EC5255) [20JN], H5647 (EC5318) [25JN], H5980 (EC5400) [29JN], H6172 (EC5570) [12JY], H6195 (EC5598, EC5599) [13JY], H6647 (EC5741) [23JY], H7734 (EC5819, EC5820, EC5821, EC5822) [31JY], H7741 (EC5876, EC5877) [3AU], H7746 (EC5907) [7AU], H7750 (EC5929) [10AU], H7753 (EC5937), H7754 (EC5938, EC5939, EC5940, EC5941) [14AU], H7771 (EC6006) [24AU], H7775 (EC6047, EC6048) [28AU], H7781 (EC6092, EC6093) [31AU], H7940 (EC6200) [7SE], H8168 (EC6216, EC6217) [12SE], H8731 (EC6277) [17SE], H8742 (EC6303, EC6304) [24SE], H8882 (EC6333) [25SE], H9149 (EC6388) [27SE], H9424 (EC6488, EC6489, EC6490) [9OC], H9435 (EC6556, EC6557, EC6558, EC6559, EC6560, EC6561, EC6562, EC6563) [16OC], H9459 (EC6683, EC6684, EC6685) [30OC], H9466 (EC6739, EC6740), H9467 (EC6741, EC6742) [6NO], H9567 (EC6874, EC6875) [16NO], H9666 (EC6978) [27NO], H9690 (EC7006, EC7007, EC7008) [28NO], H9762 (EC7083) [3DE], H9766 (EC7099, EC7100), H9767 (EC7101) [6DE], H9819 (EC7122) [10DE], H10102 (EC7138) [11DE], H10168 (EC7150, EC7151, EC7152, EC7153) [12DE], H10335 (EC7210, EC7211, EC7212) [19DE], H10509 (EC7235) [20DE], H10599 (EC7340) [27DE], H10611 (EC7383) [3JA]

ITC, S6056 (EC6389) [6SE], S6918 (EC6868) [13NO], S7316 (EC7339) [5DE], H1177 (EC4008) [14FE], H3440 (EC4617) [18AP], H5091 (EC5130) [12JN], H8731 (EC6279) [17SE], H9438 (EC6594) [19OC], H9690 (EC6999) [28NO]

Joint Chiefs of Staff, S2550 (EC5072, EC5073) [8MY]

Judicial Conference of the U.S., S651 (EC4254) [6FE], S5914 (EC6290) [23AU], S7925 (EC7545) [19DE], H1125 (EC3980) [13FE], H7823 (EC6121) [4SE], H9524 (EC6794) [14NO], H10598 (EC7310) [27DE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, S7050 (EC7070) [15NO], H9466 (EC6729) [6NO]

Library of Congress, S6188 (EC6516) [17SE]

Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority, H10334 (EC7202) [19DE]

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, S1788 (EC4611) [19MR], S3950 (EC5532) [14JN], H3048 (EC4329) [26MR]

Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, S1946 (EC4640) [22MR], S4730 (EC5792) [28JN], H3052 (EC4352) [29MR], H5986 (EC5438) [3JY]

Merit Systems Protection Board, S1241 (EC4410) [27FE], S2141 (EC4912) [16AP], S7239 (EC7305) [29NO], H1371 (EC4171) [5MR], H3440 (EC4616) [18AP], H9761 (EC7070) [3DE]

Millennium Challenge Corp., S7431 (EC7413) [11DE], H10598 (EC7304) [27DE]

NASA, S5066 (EC5988) [18JY], S6302 (EC6599), S6303 (EC6600, EC6601) [25SE], H8882 (EC6328, EC6329, EC6330) [25SE]

National Archives and Records Administration, S1163 (EC4352, EC4353) [15FE], S2037 (EC4724) [10AP], S2967 (EC5371) [4JN], S6141 (EC6479) [12SE], S7186 (EC7227) [28NO], H1225 (EC4088) [23FE], H5019 (EC5106) [8JN], H8882 (EC6324) [25SE], H9572 (EC6891) [20NO]

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, H6040 (EC5495) [10JY]

National Credit Union Administration, S66 (EC3906) [8JA], S440 (EC4110) [22JA], S873 (EC4268) [12FE], S1946 (EC4651) [22MR], S2641 (EC5172) [14MY], S2874 (EC5267) [23MY], S4873 (EC5810) [10JY], S5617 (EC6153) [15AU], S7187 (EC7242) [28NO], H401 (EC3739) [16JA], H675 (EC3834) [29JA], H1125 (EC3981) [13FE], H3049 (EC4339) [26MR], H4136 (EC4853) [16MY], H6040 (EC5494) [10JY], H6555 (EC5668) [18JY], H7153 (EC5759) [24JY], H7746 (EC5887) [7AU], H9761 (EC7068) [3DE]

National Endowment for the Arts, S7187 (EC7244) [28NO], S7925 (EC7549) [19DE], H9761 (EC7066) [3DE]

National Endowment for the Humanities, S105 (EC3948) [9JA], H130 (EC3661) [10JA]

National Gallery of Art, S7239 (EC7303, EC7304) [29NO], H9576 (EC6909) [23NO], H9756 (EC7043) [30NO]

National Indian Gaming Commission, S253 (EC4094) [17JA], S612 (EC4236) [5FE], S874 (EC4288) [12FE], H901 (EC3893) [6FE], H1125 (EC3974, EC3976) [13FE]

National Mediation Board, S106 (EC3966) [9JA], S8058 (EC7583) [2JA], H10209 (EC7168) [13DE]

National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, S3598 (EC5491) [11JN], H6040 (EC5496) [10JY]

National Park Service, S252 (EC4059, EC4061) [17JA], S609 (EC4171) [5FE], S1285 (EC4439) [28FE], S3032 (EC5405) [6JN], S6187 (EC6495) [17SE], S6301 (EC6552) [25SE], H477 (EC3777, EC3778) [17JA], H1225 (EC4092) [23FE], H1697 (EC4303) [19MR], H5150 (EC5139) [13JN], H8742 (EC6302) [24SE], H8882 (EC6326) [25SE]

National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust, S1788 (EC4615) [19MR], H3049 (EC4342) [26MR]

National Safety Council, H1225 (EC4094) [23FE]

National Tropical Botanical Garden, S5105 (EC6007) [19JY]

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, S6187 (EC6492) [17SE]

Naval Reactors, H7770 (EC5972) [24AU]

NIH, S2073 (EC4832) [11AP], H3144 (EC4443) [11AP]

NIST, S2390 (EC5040) [24AP], H3883 (EC4775) [9MY]

NLRB, S441 (EC4125) [22JA], S1241 (EC4413) [27FE], S2967 (EC5369) [4JN], S7316 (EC7341) [5DE], H675 (EC3843) [29JA], H4847 (EC5036) [6JN], H9818 (EC7115) [10DE]

NOAA, S106 (EC3974, EC3975, EC3976, EC3977, EC3978, EC3979, EC3980, EC3981, EC3982, EC3983, EC3984, EC3985, EC3986, EC3987), S107 (EC3988, EC3989, EC3990, EC3991, EC3992, EC3993, EC3994, EC3995, EC3996, EC3997, EC3998, EC3999) [9JA], S1764 (EC4598) [15MR], S2038 (EC4738) [10AP], S2483 (EC5061) [26AP], S3034 (EC5456) [6JN], S3598 (EC5494, EC5495, EC5496), S3599 (EC5497, EC5498, EC5499, EC5500, EC5501, EC5502, EC5503) [11JN], S4034 (EC5563, EC5564, EC5565, EC5566, EC5567, EC5568, EC5569), S4035 (EC5570, EC5571, EC5572) [19JN], S4509 (EC5716, EC5717, EC5718, EC5719, EC5720), S4510 (EC5721, EC5722, EC5723, EC5724, EC5725, EC5726, EC5727, EC5728, EC5729, EC5730, EC5731, EC5732, EC5733, EC5734, EC5735, EC5736, EC5737, EC5738, EC5739, EC5740, EC5741, EC5742, EC5743, EC5744), S4511 (EC5745, EC5746, EC5747, EC5748, EC5749, EC5750, EC5751, EC5752, EC5753, EC5754, EC5755, EC5756, EC5757, EC5758, EC5759, EC5760, EC5761, EC5762, EC5763, EC5764, EC5765, EC5766, EC5767, EC5768), S4512 (EC5769, EC5770, EC5771, EC5772, EC5773, EC5774, EC5775, EC5776, EC5777) [27JN], S5454 (EC6105) [30JY], S5580 (EC6144) [1AU], S5618 (EC6188, EC6189) [15AU], S5914 (EC6296, EC6297) [23AU], S6917 (EC6860) [13NO], S7083 (EC7080, EC7081), S7084 (EC7082, EC7083, EC7084, EC7085, EC7086, EC7087, EC7088, EC7089, EC7090, EC7091, EC7092, EC7093, EC7094, EC7095, EC7096, EC7097, EC7098, EC7099, EC7100, EC7101, EC7102, EC7103, EC7104, EC7105, EC7106), S7085 (EC7107, EC7108, EC7109, EC7110, EC7111, EC7112, EC7113, EC7114, EC7115, EC7116, EC7117, EC7118, EC7119, EC7120, EC7121, EC7122, EC7123, EC7124, EC7125, EC7126, EC7127, EC7128, EC7129, EC7130), S7086 (EC7131, EC7132) [26NO], S7187 (EC7250) [28NO], S7239 (EC7310, EC7311, EC7312, EC7313, EC7314, EC7315), S7240 (EC7316, EC7317, EC7318, EC7319, EC7320, EC7321, EC7322, EC7323, EC7324, EC7325, EC7326, EC7327, EC7328, EC7329, EC7330, EC7331, EC7332) [29NO], S7317 (EC7373) [5DE], S7583 (EC7435, EC7436, EC7437, EC7438, EC7439, EC7440, EC7441, EC7442, EC7443) [13DE], S7786 (EC7467, EC7468, EC7469, EC7470, EC7471, EC7472), S7787 (EC7473, EC7474) [18DE], H16 (EC3580, EC3593, EC3594, EC3595), H17 (EC3596, EC3597, EC3598, EC3599, EC3600, EC3601, EC3602, EC3603, EC3604, EC3605, EC3606, EC3607, EC3608, EC3609, EC3610, EC3611, EC3612, EC3613) [8JA], H81 (EC3641, EC3642, EC3643) [9JA], H402 (EC3756) [16JA], H1125 (EC3977) [13FE], H1371 (EC4175, EC4176) [5MR], H1650 (EC4282) [15MR], H3058 (EC4364) [5AP], H3094 (EC4434) [10AP], H4137 (EC4872) [16MY], H4979 (EC5077) [7JN], H5223 (EC5202, EC5203), H5224 (EC5204, EC5205, EC5206, EC5207, EC5208, EC5209, EC5210, EC5211) [15JN], H5579 (EC5276, EC5277, EC5278, EC5279, EC5280, EC5281, EC5282, EC5283, EC5284, EC5285, EC5286, EC5287, EC5288, EC5289) [22JN], H5646 (EC5302), H5647 (EC5303, EC5304, EC5305, EC5306, EC5307, EC5308, EC5309, EC5310, EC5311, EC5312, EC5313, EC5314, EC5315) [25JN], H5972 (EC5352, EC5353, EC5354, EC5355, EC5356, EC5357, EC5358, EC5359, EC5360, EC5361, EC5362, EC5363, EC5364, EC5365, EC5366, EC5367, EC5368), H5973 (EC5369, EC5370, EC5371, EC5372, EC5373, EC5374, EC5375, EC5376, EC5377, EC5378) [28JN], H5979 (EC5384, EC5385, EC5386), H5980 (EC5399) [29JN], H5990 (EC5449) [6JY], H6172 (EC5552, EC5553, EC5554, EC5555, EC5556, EC5557, EC5558, EC5559, EC5560) [12JY], H6461 (EC5650, EC5651, EC5652, EC5653), H6462 (EC5654, EC5655, EC5656, EC5657, EC5658, EC5659, EC5660, EC5661) [17JY], H6556 (EC5690, EC5691) [18JY], H6586 (EC5704, EC5705, EC5706, EC5707, EC5708, EC5709, EC5710, EC5711), H6587 (EC5712, EC5713, EC5714, EC5715) [19JY], H6647 (EC5738, EC5739) [23JY], H7685 (EC5771) [25JY], H7731 (EC5803) [27JY], H7746 (EC5902, EC5903, EC5904, EC5905, EC5906) [7AU], H7756 (EC5947) [17AU], H7780 (EC6076) [31AU], H7823 (EC6115, EC6116, EC6117, EC6118, EC6119) [4SE], H7869 (EC6135, EC6136, EC6137, EC6138, EC6139, EC6140, EC6141) [5SE], H7918 (EC6161, EC6162, EC6163, EC6164, EC6165, EC6166, EC6167, EC6168, EC6169, EC6170, EC6171, EC6172), H7919 (EC6173, EC6174) [6SE], H9461 (EC6693) [2NO], H9756 (EC7045, EC7046, EC7047, EC7048), H9757 (EC7049, EC7050, EC7051, EC7052, EC7053, EC7054, EC7055, EC7056) [30NO], H9762 (EC7071, EC7072, EC7073, EC7074, EC7075, EC7076, EC7077, EC7078, EC7079) [3DE], H9818 (EC7117, EC7118) [10DE], H10334 (EC7203) [19DE], H10508 (EC7221, EC7222, EC7223, EC7224, EC7225), H10509 (EC7226, EC7227, EC7228, EC7229, EC7230, EC7231, EC7232, EC7233, EC7234) [20DE], H10585 (EC7246, EC7247, EC7248) [21DE]

NRC, S609 (EC4150) [5FE], S873 (EC4278, EC4279, EC4280) [12FE], S1240 (EC4379) [27FE], S1733 (EC4569) [14MR], S2073 (EC4848), S2074 (EC4852) [11AP], S2483 (EC5050) [26AP], S2550 (EC5097, EC5098) [8MY], S3032 (EC5412) [6JN], S3905 (EC5516) [13JN], S4342 (EC5577, EC5578, EC5579) [21JN], S4507 (EC5659, EC5660) [27JN], S4873 (EC5820) [10JY], S4915 (EC5926, EC5927) [11JY], S5105 (EC5997) [19JY], S5266 (EC6020, EC6021, EC6022) [24JY], S5453 (EC6092, EC6093) [30JY], S5758 (EC6219) [21AU], S6188 (EC6507) [17SE], S6340 (EC6608) [26SE], S6384 (EC6627, EC6628, EC6629) [28SE], S6917 (EC6840, EC6856, EC6858, EC6859, EC6861) [13NO], S7187 (EC7232) [28NO], H675 (EC3846) [29JA], H1124 (EC3957, EC3958, EC3959) [13FE], H1606 (EC4259) [14MR], H3314 (EC4541) [13AP], H3450 (EC4644) [23AP], H3780 (EC4723, EC4724) [7MY], H4978 (EC5067) [7JN], H5223 (EC5195) [15JN], H5283 (EC5222, EC5223, EC5224) [19JN], H5646 (EC5296) [25JN], H5985 (EC5407) [3JY], H6171 (EC5544) [12JY], H6461 (EC5639) [17JY], H7153 (EC5752) [24JY], H7756 (EC5942, EC5943, EC5944, EC5945, EC5946) [17AU], H7770 (EC5978) [24AU], H8742 (EC6301) [24SE], H9418 (EC6446) [5OC], H9434 (EC6543, EC6544, EC6545) [16OC], H9458 (EC6666, EC6667, EC6668) [30OC], H9537 (EC6824) [15NO], H9665 (EC6960) [27NO], H9689 (EC6991) [28NO]

NSF, S7239 (EC7302) [29NO], H676 (EC3855) [29JA], H10334 (EC7201) [19DE]

NTSB, S108 (EC4026) [9JA], S5516 (EC6132) [31JY], S5758 (EC6232) [21AU], S6769 (EC6782) [10OC], S7316 (EC7344) [5DE], H130 (EC3662) [10JA], H1650 (EC4280) [15MR], H6110 (EC5533) [11JY], H7770 (EC5982) [24AU], H9438 (EC6590) [19OC], H10102 (EC7133) [11DE]

Nuclear Weapons Council, S3598 (EC5484) [11JN]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, S2073 (EC4843) [11AP], S7786 (EC7458) [18DE], H1176 (EC3987) [14FE]

Office of Government Ethics, S253 (EC4093) [17JA], S905 (EC4334) [13FE], S1241 (EC4412) [27FE], S5105 (EC6005) [19JY], S5618 (EC6186) [15AU], S7187 (EC7233) [28NO], H551 (EC3797) [18JA], H1177 (EC4007) [14FE], H6647 (EC5736) [23JY], H7775 (EC6042) [28AU], H9690 (EC6996) [28NO]

Office of Special Counsel, S253 (EC4089) [17JA], S2073 (EC4846) [11AP], H3208 (EC4520) [12AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence, S610 (EC4172) [5FE], H6462 (EC5664) [17JY]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Afganistan Reconstruction, S6141 (EC6478) [12SE]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, S4402 (EC5616, EC5617) [26JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, S1577 (EC4538) [8MR], S1946 (EC4643) [22MR], S6438 (EC6733) [2OC], S6917 (EC6862), S6918 (EC6863, EC6864) [13NO], S8058 (EC7579) [2JA], H6040 (EC5501) [10JY], H9462 (EC6705) [2NO]

OMB, S187 (EC4040) [16JA], S251 (EC4052) [17JA], S904 (EC4328) [13FE], S1239 (EC4362), S1240 (EC4363) [27FE], S1313 (EC4470), S1314 (EC4476, EC4477) [1MR], S2071 (EC4774, EC4796) [11AP], S2551 (EC5109) [8MY], S3033 (EC5419) [6JN], S4033 (EC5541), S4034 (EC5549) [19JN], S5065 (EC5966) [18JY], S5104 (EC5989) [19JY], S5757 (EC6194, EC6195) [21AU], S6055 (EC6366, EC6370) [6SE], S6540 (EC6755) [4OC], S6917 (EC6838, EC6839) [13NO], S7185 (EC7190), S7186 (EC7221), S7187 (EC7248) [28NO], H735 (EC3872) [2FE], H1224 (EC4066, EC4067) [23FE], H1540 (EC4226) [13MR], H3394 (EC4564) [17AP], H3439 (EC4589) [18AP], H3928 (EC4803) [10MY], H5282 (EC5213) [19JN], H6461 (EC5637, EC5648) [17JY], H6555 (EC5665) [18JY], H7770 (EC5970) [24AU], H7774 (EC6009) [28AU], H7822 (EC6094) [4SE], H8723 (EC6218) [13SE], H8742 (EC6297) [24SE], H9434 (EC6522) [16OC], H9458 (EC6652) [30OC]

OPM, S46 (EC3861) [4JA], S441 (EC4129) [22JA], S1286 (EC4461, EC4462) [28FE], S2387 (EC4970) [24AP], S2551 (EC5120, EC5121, EC5122) [8MY], S4402 (EC5618, EC5619, EC5620) [26JN], S5065 (EC5982, EC5983) [18JY], S7187 (EC7246, EC7247) [28NO], H675 (EC3844) [29JA], H1541 (EC4240) [13MR], H3574 (EC4687) [25AP], H3780 (EC4734, EC4735, EC4736) [7MY], H5361 (EC5245) [20JN], H7153 (EC5760, EC5761) [24JY], H9741 (EC7015, EC7016) [29NO], H10608 (EC7375, EC7376) [2JA]

OSHA, S1163 (EC4355) [15FE], S4874 (EC5828) [10JY], S7186 (EC7219) [28NO], H6461 (EC5638) [17JY], H9689 (EC6982) [28NO], H9761 (EC7069) [3DE]

Peace Corps, S4507 (EC5665) [27JN], S4916 (EC5942) [11JY], S7507 (EC7424) [12DE], S7925 (EC7548) [19DE], H5579 (EC5273) [22JN]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., S105 (EC3952, EC3953, EC3954) [9JA], S609 (EC4165, EC4166) [5FE], S1314 (EC4479) [1MR], S2037 (EC4706) [10AP], S2073 (EC4847) [11AP], S2483 (EC5053) [26AP], S3033 (EC5416, EC5417) [6JN], S4507 (EC5663) [27JN], S5130 (EC6012) [23JY], S6028 (EC6361) [4SE], S6302 (EC6586, EC6587) [25SE], S6384 (EC6634) [28SE], S6919 (EC6899, EC6904) [13NO], S7186 (EC7218) [28NO], S7316 (EC7358) [5DE], H166 (EC3685, EC3686) [11JA], H624 (EC3806) [22JA], H1224 (EC4070), H1225 (EC4095) [23FE], H3057 (EC4353) [5AP], H3208 (EC4519) [12AP], H3450 (EC4643) [23AP], H4208 (EC4908) [17MY], H4978 (EC5057, EC5058) [7JN], H5091 (EC5125) [12JN], H5985 (EC5406) [3JY], H7823 (EC6114) [4SE], H9423 (EC6469) [9OC], H9434 (EC6523, EC6524) [16OC], H9458 (EC6654) [30OC], H9566 (EC6853) [16NO], H9572 (EC6877) [20NO], H9741 (EC7012) [29NO]

Postal Service, S651 (EC4255) [6FE], S2038 (EC4730) [10AP], S3759 (EC5511) [12JN], S7583 (EC7430) [13DE], H736 (EC3885) [2FE]

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, S2074 (EC4850) [11AP], H3395 (EC4584) [17AP]

Railroad Retirement Board, S1241 (EC4393, EC4408) [27FE], S1577 (EC4541) [8MR], S1837 (EC4628) [20MR], S3033 (EC5429) [6JN], S4402 (EC5613, EC5614) [26JN], S5618 (EC6183) [15AU], S6340 (EC6614) [26SE], S6495 (EC6750) [3OC], S7356 (EC7391) [6DE], H1225 (EC4089) [23FE], H1332 (EC4129) [27FE], H3058 (EC4363) [5AP], H4737 (EC4987) [1JN], H5361 (EC5257, EC5258) [20JN], H7750 (EC5931) [10AU], H9149 (EC6391) [27SE], H9438 (EC6591) [19OC], H10209 (EC7169) [13DE]

Resolution Funding Corp., H1332 (EC4127) [27FE]

SBA, S1241 (EC4414) [27FE], S1286 (EC4464) [28FE], S1577 (EC4543) [8MR], S2073 (EC4844) [11AP], S2261 (EC4938) [18AP], S2641 (EC5179) [14MY], S2967 (EC5375) [4JN], S3033 (EC5428) [6JN], S6920 (EC6930) [13NO], S7317 (EC7363) [5DE], S7430 (EC7412) [11DE], H1506 (EC4211) [9MR], H1650 (EC4285) [15MR], H3145 (EC4457) [11AP], H3705 (EC4701) [26AP], H5020 (EC5109) [8JN], H6195 (EC5596) [13JY], H9566 (EC6870) [16NO], H10168 (EC7148, EC7149) [12DE]

SEC, S106 (EC3967) [9JA], S251 (EC4045, EC4046, EC4048), S253 (EC4091) [17JA], S1285 (EC4433, EC4436) [28FE], S1577 (EC4530, EC4531, EC4532) [8MR], S2037 (EC4726) [10AP], S2593 (EC5154) [9MY], S3759 (EC5508) [12JN], S4730 (EC5785) [28JN], S4873 (EC5811, EC5812, EC5813) [10JY], S5265 (EC6017) [24JY], S5360 (EC6037) [25JY], S5617 (EC6152) [15AU], S5757 (EC6205) [21AU], S5913 (EC6259, EC6260) [23AU], S6340 (EC6605) [26SE], S6916 (EC6832, EC6836) [13NO], S7049 (EC7043, EC7045) [15NO], S7187 (EC7245) [28NO], S7316 (EC7348), S7317 (EC7364) [5DE], S7430 (EC7404) [11DE], H130 (EC3664) [10JA], H401 (EC3740), H402 (EC3759) [16JA], H476 (EC3772) [17JA], H1339 (EC4136, EC4137) [1MR], H1506 (EC4205, EC4206) [9MR], H1540 (EC4225) [13MR], H3094 (EC4433) [10AP], H4240 (EC4915) [18MY], H4978 (EC5074) [7JN], H5150 (EC5136) [13JN], H5985 (EC5414) [3JY], H6038 (EC5461) [10JY], H6109 (EC5504) [11JY], H6171 (EC5540) [12JY], H7719 (EC5783) [26JY], H7740 (EC5834) [3AU], H7774 (EC6015) [28AU], H7780 (EC6053) [31AU], H7822 (EC6096, EC6097) [4SE], H9413 (EC6426) [2OC], H9465 (EC6708), H9466 (EC6730) [6NO], H9509 (EC6771) [13NO], H9566 (EC6852) [16NO], H9766 (EC7098) [6DE], H10102 (EC7134) [11DE], H10333 (EC7178) [19DE]

Secret Service, S2552 (EC5129) [8MY], H4137 (EC4873) [16MY]

Senate, S2641 (EC5170) [14MY], S6924 (EC7024) [13NO]

Southeast Compact Commission for Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management, S252 (EC4062) [17JA]

SSA, S252 (EC4074) [17JA], S609 (EC4158) [5FE], S2036 (EC4698) [10AP], S2551 (EC5112) [8MY], S2641 (EC5174) [14MY], S2922 (EC5323) [24MY], S3033 (EC5423) [6JN], S4401 (EC5611) [26JN], S4873 (EC5821) [10JY], S5360 (EC6045) [25JY], S5580 (EC6134) [1AU], S5758 (EC6221) [21AU], S6188 (EC6508, EC6509) [17SE], S7186 (EC7208), S7187 (EC7235) [28NO], S7316 (EC7340) [5DE], S7583 (EC7427) [13DE], S7925 (EC7544) [19DE], H973 (EC3923, EC3924) [7FE], H1340 (EC4156) [1MR], H3146 (EC4481) [11AP], H3974 (EC4833) [15MY], H4241 (EC4938) [18MY], H4728 (EC4981) [24MY], H4737 (EC4988) [1JN], H5986 (EC5437) [3JY], H6110 (EC5535) [11JY], H7750 (EC5928) [10AU], H7940 (EC6201) [7SE], H8731 (EC6278) [17SE], H8737 (EC6294) [20SE], H9666 (EC6979) [27NO], H9690 (EC6997) [28NO], H10102 (EC7135) [11DE], H10509 (EC7236) [20DE]

St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp., S253 (EC4090) [17JA], S2642 (EC5183) [14MY], S2723 (EC5205) [16MY], H4241 (EC4928, EC4930) [18MY]

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, S2073 (EC4849) [11AP], H3314 (EC4537) [13AP]

Supreme Court, S2551 (EC5125, EC5126), S2552 (EC5127, EC5128) [8MY], H3927 (EC4788, EC4789, EC4790, EC4791) [10MY], H8731 (EC6275) [17SE]

Surface Transportation Board, S611 (EC4213) [5FE], S1764 (EC4597) [15MR], S2483 (EC5060) [26AP], S2552 (EC5143) [8MY], S2875 (EC5309) [23MY], S6028 (EC6365) [4SE], H675 (EC3847) [29JA], H3314 (EC4544) [13AP], H4137 (EC4875) [16MY], H4241 (EC4936) [18MY], H6195 (EC5595) [13JY], H7919 (EC6182) [6SE]

Transportation Security Administration, S2390 (EC5044) [24AP]

TVA, H3146 (EC4476) [11AP], H3780 (EC4737) [7MY]

U.S. Access Board, S5914 (EC6281) [23AU], H7153 (EC5762) [24JY]

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, H7153 (EC5751) [24JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, S1285 (EC4438, EC4440, EC4441, EC4442, EC4443, EC4444, EC4445, EC4446) [28FE], S2386 (EC4953, EC4954, EC4955, EC4956, EC4957) [24AP], S3905 (EC5515, EC5517, EC5518, EC5519, EC5520, EC5521, EC5522) [13JN], S6056 (EC6383, EC6384, EC6385, EC6386, EC6387) [6SE], S7185 (EC7193, EC7194, EC7195, EC7196, EC7197) [28NO], S7355 (EC7376) [6DE], H1339 (EC4152, EC4153), H1340 (EC4154, EC4155) [1MR], H1371 (EC4172, EC4173, EC4174, EC4177) [5MR], H3705 (EC4698, EC4699) [26AP], H3974 (EC4834, EC4835) [15MY], H4240 (EC4921) [18MY], H6171 (EC5547, EC5548, EC5549, EC5550, EC5551), H6172 (EC5561, EC5562) [12JY], H7940 (EC6186, EC6187, EC6188, EC6189, EC6190) [7SE], H9690 (EC7000, EC7001, EC7002, EC7003, EC7004, EC7005) [28NO]

U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, H1176 (EC3992) [14FE], H5985 (EC5409) [3JY]

U.S. Sentencing Commission, S2551 (EC5124) [8MY], S3034 (EC5455) [6JN], H3933 (EC4808) [11MY], H4847 (EC5038) [6JN]

U.S. Trade and Development Agency, S2074 (EC4851) [11AP], H3208 (EC4521) [12AP], H9690 (EC6998) [28NO]

VFW, H6195 (EC5597) [13JY]

Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission, H9572 (EC6894) [20NO]

World War I Centennial Commission, H477 (EC3776) [17JA], H3314 (EC4542) [13AP]

EXECUTIVE CYBERSPACE COORDINATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5822), H3976 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5822), H3957 [15MY]

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS related term(s) Federal Employees

Amendments

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7519, S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4868 [7JN]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), S2730 [16MY]

Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency: require open recommendations from inspectors general at Federal agencies that have remained unimplemented for more than a year be posted to a website (S. 2178), S2885 [23MY]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (S. 3085), S7800, S7809, S7813 [18DE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), S7362, S7370 [6DE]

——— reauthorize and rename position of Whistleblower Ombudsman to Whistleblower Protection Coordinator in Federal inspector general offices (S. 1869), S1768, S1770, S1771 [15MR]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), S7871, S7936 [19DE], H10518 [21DE]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6187, H6188 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6057 [11JY]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7806 [4SE]

Articles and editorials

How Much Has ‘Climate Change’ Been Scrubbed From Federal Websites? A Lot, S2099 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: making continuing (see H.R. 4872), H603 [20JA] (see H.R. 4874), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7264), H10168 [12DE] (see H.R. 7397), H10593 [22DE] (see H.J. Res. 125), H404 [16JA] (see H.J. Res. 128), H783 [5FE] (see H.J. Res. 143), H9763 [3DE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds made available in the form of an earmark (see H.R. 4818), H478 [17JA]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 2339), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 5313), H1651 [15MR]

Budget: change calendar period of the Federal fiscal year (see H.R. 5211), H1476 [7MR]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 923), H4848 [6JN]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (see S. Con. Res. 36, 37), S2262 [18AP] (see H. Con. Res. 128), H6195 [13JY]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements (see H.R. 6907), H9089 [26SE]

Commission To Study and Establish a Fair and Humane System of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Congress: end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power and direct GAO to issue a report detailing the extent of such delegation in order to phase it out to restore separation of powers (see S. 3710), S7319 [5DE]

Council on Rural Community Innovation and Economic Development: establish (see S. 3393), S5991 [28AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: rename as Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (see S. 2733), S2391 [24AP]

Dept. of Defense: certify that leased facilities owned by the U.S. may not be reconfigured and require accurate information relative to costs incurred in leasing real property for Dept. use (see H.R. 5320), H1652 [15MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6224 [18SE]

Dept. of Energy: amend functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries (see H.R. 5174), H1441 [6MR]

——— establish Federal Smart Building Program (see S. 2447), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5069), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow issuance of binding operational directives to remove compromised software from Federal networks without providing prior notice to affected private entities (see S. 2743), S2391 [24AP]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and a bug bounty program (see H.R. 7327), H10335 [19DE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy for departmental Internet websites (see S. 3707), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6735), H7941 [7SE]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3109), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6776), H8169 [12SE]

——— terminate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Dept. of State: provide for certain authorities (see H.R. 5592), H3505 [24AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: submit an annual report on use of official time by employees and limit instances in which official time may be granted for certain purposes (see S. 2288), S138 [10JA]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3158), S4733 [28JN] (see H.R. 6470), H6648 [23JY]

Energy Reorganization Act: clarify whistleblower rights and protections for Dept. of Energy and NRC employees (see S. 2968), S2924 [24MY]

Executive Office of the President: reauthorize Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise (see S. 3165), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6610), H7723 [26JY]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (see S. 3085), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 7327), H10335 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: allow payments from Spectrum Relocation Fund for costs of spectrum research and development and planning activities (see S. 3010), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6017), H4848 [6JN]

——— authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of energy (see H.R. 6538), H7687 [25JY]

——— disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H901 [6FE]

——— establish a civilian personnel rotation program for Federal cybersecurity professionals at non-military and non-intelligence agencies that confront cybersecurity challenges (see S. 3437), S6142 [12SE]

——— establish competitive bidding process for relocation of headquarters of Executive agencies (see S. 2592), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 4863), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 5403), H2041 [22MR]

——— establish Federal customer service standards to improve service and customer experience provided by Federal agencies (see H.R. 5402), H2041 [22MR]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7346), H10336 [19DE]

——— improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (see S. 3050), S3760 [12JN] (see H.R. 5759), H3929 [10MY]

——— improve approval process for applications to install communications technology on Federal property (see H.R. 4802), H403 [16JA] (see H.R. 4847), H581 [19JA]

——— improve communication to individuals by requiring clear instructions (see H.R. 5321), H1652 [15MR]

——— improve efficiency and speed of intragovernmental correspondence by requiring any written documents submitted to Congress to be transmitted electronically (see S. 3027), S3293 [7JN]

——— improve efforts to identify and reduce improper payments (see S. 2948), S2923 [24MY]

——— improve management of Federal personal property (see S. 3031), S3293 [7JN]

——— improve processing and oversight of security clearances and background investigations (see S. 3724), S7356 [6DE]

——— improve teleworking programs (see H.R. 6551), H7721 [26JY]

——— increase access to agency guidance documents (see S. 2296), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4809), H404 [16JA]

——— issue appropriate identification for the carrying of concealed firearms by qualified law enforcement officers and qualified retired officers (see S. 2686), S2218 [17AP]

——— modernize Federal grant reporting (see S. 3484), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 4887), H676 [29JA]

——— modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see S. 2374), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]

——— prohibit any Federal payment for lodging, events, food, or other travel expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President, Vice President, or Cabinet members (see H.R. 5304), H1651 [15MR]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see S. 2391), S704 [7FE] (see H.R. 4747), H82 [9JA]

——— prohibit funding for development of beerbots or other robot bartenders (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— prohibit requirement that private entities design or alter their commercial information technology products to facilitate Government surveillance (see H.R. 5823), H3977 [15MY]

——— promote communications facilities deployment on Federal property (see H.R. 4795), H403 [16JA]

——— provide for appropriate use of bridge contracts in Federal procurement (see S. 2413), S840 [8FE]

——— provide for certain limitations on judicial review of agency actions (see H.R. 5468), H3146 [11AP]

——— provide for congressional oversight of agency rulemaking (see H.R. 5284), H1608 [14MR]

——— provide minimal cybersecurity operational standards for Internet-connected devices purchased by Federal agencies (see H.R. 7283), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see S. 2276), S46 [4JA] (see H.R. 5415), H3049 [26MR]

——— provide testimonial subpoena authority to inspectors general (see H.R. 4917), H737 [2FE]

——— provide with discretion in securing information technology and information systems (see S. 3208), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 5300), H1651 [15MR]

——— reduce and minimize credit, guarantee, and insurance risk of all Federal programs by transferring such risk to the private sector at market terms (see H.R. 5381), H2040 [22MR]

——— reduce size of Federal workforce through attrition (see H.R. 6938), H9150 [27SE]

——— reform to improve efficiency and effectiveness (see S. 3137), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6787), H8170 [12SE]

——— report on expenditures for advertising contracts with small disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women (see H.R. 7215), H9763 [3DE]

——— require a report on multiagency use of airspace and environmental review (see S. 3475), S6223 [18SE]

——— require agencies not performing security functions to relocate throughout the U.S. (see S. 2660), S2120 [12AP]

——— require certain contractors to meet a requirement relative to registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 6693), H7781 [31AU]

——— require certain financial regulators to carry out independent study of regulated entities’ processes for allowing third parties to access consumer-authorized financial data (see H.R. 6789), H8170 [12SE]

——— require Congress to review and renew agencies on a staggered basis every ten years and abolish those that aren’t renewed (see H.R. 7334), H10335 [19DE]

——— require consideration of the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts (see H.R. 6686), H7776 [28AU]

——— require each agency to submit a report relative to nonessential employees after any lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5091), H1266 [26FE]

——— require executive agencies to consider rental in any analysis for equipment acquisition (see S. 3251), S5108 [19JY]

——— require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (see H.R. 5401), H2041 [22MR]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 149), H10586 [21DE]

——— require full transparency and congressional oversight of funding transfers within Federal agencies (see S. 3767), S7790 [18DE]

——— require guidance clarity statements on certain agency documents not issued in accordance with rulemaking process and therefore not legally binding (see H.R. 7378), H10510 [20DE]

——— require maintenance of certain records for 3 years (see H.R. 5544), H3396 [17AP]

——— require publication of annual reports required under ‘‘Buy American Hire American’’ Executive order (see S. 3006), S3034 [6JN]

——— require publication of settlement agreements (see H.R. 6777), H8169 [12SE]

——— require repayment of wasteful agency spending (see S. 3398), S5991 [28AU]

——— require studies on cyberexploitation of employees and their families (see S. 3788), S7926 [19DE]

——— secure access to scientific literature and subscription services by requiring agencies and legislative branch research arms to recommend ways to increase agency library access to serials (see H.R. 6501), H7685 [25JY]

——— strengthen and enhance authority to discipline officers and employees for Anti-Deficiency Act violations (see H.R. 6891), H8884 [25SE]

——— submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (see H.R. 6359), H6173 [12JY]

Federal aid programs: provide benefits only to individuals verified to be U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6989), H9405 [28SE]

Federal employees: clarify certain due process rights of employees serving in sensitive positions (see H.R. 5355), H1728 [20MR]

——— establish civilian personnel rotation program for cybersecurity professionals at non-military and non-intelligence agencies that confront cybersecurity challenges (see S. 2620), S1947 [22MR]

——— provide a criminal penalty for certain high-ranking, Federal officers and employees using their public office for private gain (see H.R. 6788), H8170 [12SE]

——— provide a criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of certain individually identifiable information by employees or officers of a Federal department or agency (see S. 3722), S7356 [6DE]

——— provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see S. 3200), S4950 [12JY]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

——— require disclosure, public documentation, and reporting of Federal employee bonuses (see H.R. 5290), H1608 [14MR]

——— restore administrative law judges to the competitive service (see S. 3387), S5932 [23AU]

Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council: establish (see S. 2340), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4878), H628 [25JA]

Firearms: impose a moratorium on the transfer or receipt of assault rifles and require agencies submit recommendations defining assault weapons and classifying firearms based on lethality (see H.R. 5286), H1608 [14MR]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H1608 [14MR] (see H.R. 5760), H3929 [10MY]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on best practices in use by Federal agencies and departments to reduce opioid usage following medical procedures (see H.R. 4903), H732 [30JA]

——— report on compliance of contracting agencies with subcontracting plans and subcontracting goals under the Small Business Act (see H.R. 5144), H1340 [1MR]

——— require study of Federal agencies to determine which agencies have the greatest impact on women’s participation in the workforce (see H.R. 5565), H3441 [18AP]

——— require the head of each agency to submit a monthly travel log (see H.R. 6061), H5021 [8JN]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

GSA: establish BuyAmerican.gov website to collect and display information on Federal agencies’ requests for Buy American Act waivers (see S. 2284), S110 [9JA]

——— make information relative to travel by heads of Executive agencies and other senior individuals publicly available (see S. 2630), S1948 [22MR]

——— obtain an antivirus product to make available to Federal agencies in order to provide the product to individuals whose personally identifiable information may have been compromised (see H.R. 4773), H168 [11JA]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

Lobbyists: prohibit former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Members of Congress, and other executive branch officers from lobbying and prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts to former elected officials (see H.R. 5289), H1608 [14MR]

National Archives and Records Administration: require agencies provide records to the Office of Government Information Services (see H.R. 5253), H1542 [13MR]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: determine value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to Federal entities (see S. 3617), S6964 [14NO]

National Treasury Employees Union: anniversary (see S. Res. 378), S468 [23JA]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 977), H5976 [28JN]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see S. 2919), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5902), H4284 [21MY]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (see S. 2349), S549 [29JA] (see H.R. 4893), H677 [29JA]

——— require Federal agencies to allocate grant funding to States and localities based on the number of U.S. citizens and legal residents as determined under the decennial census (see H.R. 5435), H3059 [5AP]

——— streamline current Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) cloud computing security process, address agency compliance issues, and establish new metrics for proper implementation (see H.R. 6550), H7721 [26JY]

Political ethics: improve anti-corruption and public integrity laws by strengthening lobbying laws, disclosing conflicts of interest, improving judicial integrity, and requiring more financial disclosure by elected officials (see S. 3357), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]

——— require Federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge (see H.R. 6732), H7941 [7SE]

——— strengthen ethical standards in the Federal Government to prevent Government corruption and ensure transparency and accountability (see H.R. 7167), H9573 [20NO]

Presidential appointments: prohibit immediate family members of heads of certain agencies and departments from soliciting or otherwise raising funds from certain foreign entities (see S. 3452), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6971), H9405 [28SE]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (see H.R. 6834), H8731 [17SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: disclose use of Federal funds with any privately held company owned by the President (see H.R. 5873), H4209 [17MY]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE] (see H. Con. Res. 131), H7724 [26JY]

SBA: specify what credit is given for certain subcontractors and provide a dispute process for non-payment to subcontractors (see H.R. 6367), H6195 [13JY]

SSA: reinstate final rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007’’ (see H.R. 5225), H1501 [8MR]

Taxation: allow deduction of moving expenses of Federal employees (see H.R. 7254), H10102 [11DE]

Conference reports

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 6157), H8258–H8722 [13SE]

Cost Estimates

Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act (H.R. 6735): CBO, E1340 [28SE]

Explanations

Consolidated Appropriations (H.R. 1625), H2045–H2694, H2697–H2902 [22MR]

Letters

Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H9077 [26SE]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H9077 [26SE]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1418 [6MR]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H1419 [6MR]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6316 [17JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6316 [17JY]

IG Subpoena Authority Act: Kathy A. Buller, Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, H9071 [26SE]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5588 [25JN]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5588 [25JN]

Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: John Gray, Service Employees International Union, H4880 [7JN]

——— several organizations, H4882 [7JN]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Juanita D. Duggan, National Federation of Independent Business, H6180 [13JY]

——— Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6180 [13JY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6180, H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— several State and local government organizations, H6180 [13JY]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5906 [23AU]

Congressional Review Act resolutions passed, S17 [3JA]

President Trump Executive actions, S17 [3JA]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3832 [8MY]

Withdrawal and Revision of Proposed Rescissions of Budget Authority: President Trump, S2990 [5JN], H4761 [5JN]

Motions

Appropriations: making continuing, H10444 [20DE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4257 [20JN]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6189 [13JY]

Notices

Intention to object to S. 2374, Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Senator Wyden, S7521 [12DE]

Proposals

Continuing appropriations, H10443 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: legislative process, H691 [30JA], H6572, H6573, H6577 [19JY], H7674–H7679 [25JY], H7837 [5SE]

——— making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR], H1759–H1767, H1769–H2027, H2029, H2032, H2037–H2039 [22MR], E371 [26MR]

——— making continuing, H415 [17JA], H481, H491, H492, H493, H498, H500, H502, H504–H512, H521–H536, H540, H548, H550 [18JA], H558, H559, H564, H573 [19JA], H585, H586, H587, H589–H602 [20JA], H606–H609 [21JA], H611–H620 [22JA], H792, H822–H830, H834–H896 [6FE], H978, H981, H996–H1071 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], H9040–H9047 [26SE], H10444, H10477–H10483, H10485–H10500, H10501, H10506 [20DE], E89, E90 [22JA], E152 [7FE], E164 [8FE], E177 [13FE], E208 [23FE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 143), H9765 [6DE]

——— making continuing (H.R. 4872), unanimous-consent request, H594, H601 [20JA], H605, H606, H607, H608, H609 [21JA], H611, H612, H614 [22JA]

——— making continuing (H.R. 7264), H10124 [12DE]

——— making continuing (H.R. 7397), H10590 [22DE]

Armed Forces: provide for interest payments by agencies in the case of administrative error in processing certain annuity deposits for prior military service (H.R. 4431), H9076–H9078 [26SE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (H.R. 3030), H3571–H3573 [25AP], H6315–H6319 [17JY], E493 [18AP], E1030 [18JY]

——— authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), H10546, H10547 [21DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H906 [7FE], H1106 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H1182, H1207–H1210 [15FE], H1321 [27FE], H1546 [14MR], H1659 [19MR], H3223–H3230 [13AP], H3914 [10MY]

——— impact of sequestration, H7706 [26JY]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), H3913–H3918 [10MY], H4871–H4884 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], E817 [8JN], E824 [12JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 923), H4862–H4869 [7JN]

Classified information: require congressional notification when any executive branch official discloses top secret information to certain foreign countries, H6148 [12JY]

Constitution—U.S.: importance of balance of power between three branches of Government, H8178 [13SE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H572 [19JA]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), H9059 [26SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and a bug bounty program (H.R. 7327), H10291–H10297 [19DE]

——— establish a vulnerability disclosure policy for departmental Internet websites (H.R. 6735), H8746–H8748, H8822 [25SE]

——— making appropriations, H2021 [22MR], H10092 [11DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2022, H2025 [22MR], H7803–H7806 [4SE], H8897–H8904, H9040–H9047 [26SE]

EPA: prohibit funding to mandate State greenhouse gas emissions levels based on reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, H6516, H6517 [18JY]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (H.R. 7327), H10291–H10297 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4875), E88 [22JA]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 7346), E1686 [19DE]

——— impact of regulatory reform, H165 [11JA]

——— improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (H.R. 5759), H9720–H9722 [29NO]

——— improve management of Federal personal property (S. 3031), H10526, H10527 [21DE]

——— increase access to agency guidance documents (H.R. 4809), H9072, H9073 [26SE]

——— modernize Federal grant reporting (H.R. 4887), H9074–H9076 [26SE]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, H7697 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding for payment of legal fees of outside advocacy groups for certain environmental settlements, H6529, H6530 [18JY]

——— prohibit purchase of certain Chinese-made video surveillance equipment or services, H4656 [23MY]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (H.R. 5415), H6200, H6201 [16JY]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), H10526 [21DE]

——— provide testimonial subpoena authority to inspectors general (H.R. 4917), H9070–H9072 [26SE]

——— reauthorize and rename position of Whistleblower Ombudsman to Whistleblower Protection Coordinator in Federal inspector general offices (S. 1869), H4870 [7JN]

——— reauthorize whistleblower protection program in Federal inspector general offices (H.R. 4043), H1417, H1418 [6MR]

——— reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H1496 [8MR], H5162 [14JN]

——— report on expenditures for advertising contracts with small disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women (H.R. 7215), E1595 [3DE]

——— require agencies to accept electronic release forms (H.R. 3076), H6209–H6211 [16JY]

——— require collection of voluntary feedback on services provided by agencies (H.R. 2846), H4761 [5JN], H9714–H9716 [29NO]

——— require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (H.R. 5401), H1682 [19MR]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 149), H10570 [21DE]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), Senate amendment, H10518–H10526 [21DE]

——— require publication of settlement agreements (H.R. 6777), H9722, H9723 [29NO]

——— submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (H.R. 6359), H6244 [16JY]

Federal employees: clarify certain due process rights of employees serving in sensitive positions (H.R. 5355), E346 [20MR]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), H1418, H1419 [6MR]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any senior political appointee on private aircraft (H.R. 3876), H3518 [25AP]

——— provide a criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of certain individually identifiable information by employees or officers of a Federal department or agency (H.R. 4294), H5587–H5589 [25JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit regulatory agencies from tailoring regulatory actions at request, or personal gain, of the President, the President’s family members, or senior Executive Branch officials, H1583, H1584 [14MR]

——— require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, H1648 [15MR], H1761, H2037–H2039 [22MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (H.R. 4477), H1492–H1494, H1496 [8MR], H1613 [15MR], H3355 [17AP], H5081 [12JN]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (H.R. 5281), H6247, H6249, H6251 [16JY]

Government regulations: establish a sunset on additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates if certain economic growth rates are not attained, H6188, H6189 [13JY]

——— exclude independent agencies from additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates, H6187 [13JY]

——— exempt from additional safeguards any mandate that protects children from sexual predators, prevents domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault, or requires a background check for school and other employees, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6179–H6191 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053–H6057 [11JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), motion to recommit, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

——— require online posting of any consultation with or comments by any non-Federal party during the development of regulatory proposals with unfunded mandates, H6188 [13JY]

Health: recognize importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among Federal programs and agencies (H. Res. 443), H1244–H1246 [26FE]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

National Archives and Records Administration: require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies and require a certification and reports relative to Presidential records (H.R. 1376), H6199, H6200 [16JY], E1042 [23JY]

National Treasury Employees Union: anniversary, E1520 [14NO]

Political ethics: require Federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge (H.R. 6732), H8113 [12SE]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (H.R. 6834), E1261 [17SE]

SBA: specify what credit is given for certain subcontractors and provide a dispute process for non-payment to subcontractors (H.R. 6367), H8806–H8808 [25SE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H6118 [12JY], H7901 [6SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Federal employees, H7817 [4SE], H7923 [7SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayers’ funds, H3306, H3307 [13AP]

Weather: enhance planning, preparation, and dissemination of best practices for extreme weather to increase resiliency, improve regional coordination, and mitigate financial risk, H3716 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction of consolidated appropriations, S5351, S5352 [25JY]

——— legislative process, S5671, S5673, S5684 [16AU]

——— making consolidated appropriations, S1704 [14MR], S1760 [15MR], S1800 [20MR], S1858 [21MR], S1885–S1892, S1903, S1913, S1915–S1920, S1922–S1931, S1978–S1980 [22MR], S6210 [18SE]

——— making continuing, S266–S269, S275–S278, S280–S291, S303–S308 [18JA], S315–S344, S351–S355 [19JA], S359–S373, S378–S393 [20JA], S395–S428 [21JA], S429–S438 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA], S565 [30JA], S596, S597, S599, S601 [5FE], S618, S622 [6FE], S671, S672, S680, S683–S688 [7FE], S793–S797, S799, S804–S810, S812–S838 [8FE], S847–S850 [9FE], S887 [12FE], S1731, S1732 [14MR], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6213 [18SE], S7219 [29NO], S7648 [17DE], S7823, S7827, S7845, S7891, S7898, S7899, S7905 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005–S8007, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE], S8047 [27DE], S8051 [2JA]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 143), S7328, S7337 [6DE], S7382 [10DE]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions, S1705 [14MR]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (S. 918), S277 [18JA], S415 [21JA]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (S. 2339), S823 [8FE], S848 [9FE]

Armed Forces: provide for interest payments by agencies in the case of administrative error in processing certain annuity deposits for prior military service (H.R. 4431), S7622 [13DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S855, S856 [12FE], S891 [13FE], S1705 [14MR], S2659 [15MY], S7417 [11DE]

——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government, S4472 [27JN], S7648 [17DE]

——— include Social Security outlays and revenue totals, reexamine and justify each Federal agency’s needs and priorities, and require a GAO report on programs with spending authority or permanent appropriations, S2313 [19AP]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), S4254 [20JN], S4319 [21JN]

——— rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (H.R. 3), motion to discharge, S4257–S4259, S4261 [20JN]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2736–S2743, S2745–S2748, S2769 [17MY]

——— status report, S292 [18JA], S1280–S1283 [28FE], S2113–S2117 [12AP], S3024–S3027 [6JN], S5059 [18JY], S7037 [15NO]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

——— tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5905, S5906 [23AU]

Congressional Review Act: use as a tool to overrule certain Government regulations, S16 [3JA], S2211 [17AP], S2782 [21MY]

Constitution—U.S.: importance of balance of power between three branches of Government, S6594 [5OC]

Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency: require open recommendations from inspectors general at Federal agencies that have remained unimplemented for more than a year be posted to a website (S. 2178), S2885 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 6157), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 47), S6254 [18SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and a bug bounty program (H.R. 7327), S7950 [19DE]

——— making appropriations, S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7377–S7379, S7382 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827, S7829 [19DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5671, S5673, S5685 [16AU], S5705–S5713, S5715 [20AU], S5735, S5738–S5741, S5751, S5755 [21AU], S5792–S5811 [22AU], S5872, S5874–S5880, S5882–S5886, S5890–S5893, S5898–S5907 [23AU], S6045, S6046 [6SE], S6198, S6201–S6208, S6210, S6213 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3158), S5049 [18JY]

False Claims Act: clarify interpretation relative to Federal whistleblowers, S892 [13FE]

Federal Acquisition Security Council: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (H.R. 7327), S7950 [19DE]

——— establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (S. 3085), S7809–S7817 [18DE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (H.R. 5759), S7453 [11DE]

——— improve management of Federal personal property (S. 3031), S7525 [12DE]

——— modernize Federal grant reporting (H.R. 4887), unanimous-consent request, S7888 [19DE]

——— modernize Government information technology, S5497–S5499 [31JY]

——— modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (S. 2374), S7505 [12DE]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, S3286 [7JN], S3396 [11JN], S3896–S3899 [13JN], S3931, S3938 [14JN], S4013 [19JN], S5574 [1AU]

——— prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (S. 2276), S7370 [6DE]

——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (S. 317), S2412–S2414 [25AP]

——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (S. 317), unanimous-consent request, S2412, S2413 [25AP]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, S3022 [6JN]

——— reauthorize and rename position of Whistleblower Ombudsman to Whistleblower Protection Coordinator in Federal inspector general offices (S. 1869), S1770 [15MR]

——— reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, S819 [8FE], S4907 [11JY]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), S7870 [19DE]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 149), S8037 [22DE]

——— science, research, and technology programs funding, S3974 [18JN]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), S1738 [14MR]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), S2 [3JA], S326 [19JA], S8009–S8011 [21DE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), unanimous-consent request, S378 [20JA], S424, S425 [21JA]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, S1885, S1889, S1891 [22MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (S. 2135), S39 [4JA], S481 [24JA], S571 [30JA], S1143 [15FE], S1203, S1206 [26FE], S1223, S1227 [27FE], S1257, S1260–S1262 [28FE], S1299 [1MR], S1345 [6MR], S1533–S1535 [8MR], S1618, S1620 [12MR], S1647, S1655 [13MR], S1719, S1721–S1723 [14MR], S1758 [15MR], S1774, S1776 [19MR], S1863 [21MR], S2785 [21MY]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 558), S4955 [12JY]

OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (S. 2349), S2731 [16MY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S7861 [19DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S8005 [21DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Federal employees, S5332, S5345–S5351 [25JY], S5416 [26JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to news media, S4971 [16JY]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps: establish (S. 1403), S7853 [19DE]

Reports filed

Allow Legislative Provision in Appropriations Bills That Reduces Number and Salary of Federal Officials, Compensation of Any Person, or Amounts of Money Covered in Such Bill: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Bridge Contract Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2413) (S. Rept. 115–232), S2261 [18AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1077) (H. Rept. 115–976), H8883 [25SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3. Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 115–712), H4848 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 195, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 115–520), H477 [17JA]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 695, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1183) (H. Rept. 115–1090), H10509 [20DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 796) (H. Rept. 115–614), H1753 [21MR]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 734) (H. Rept. 115–551), H1074 [8FE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 727) (H. Rept. 115–547), H901 [6FE]

Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2113) (S. Rept. 115–231), S2261 [18AP]

Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4431) (H. Rept. 115–946), H8169 [12SE]

Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents (CASES) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3076) (H. Rept. 115–826), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6776) (H. Rept. 115–948), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Departmental Laws Improvement: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2825), S2141 [16AP]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2825) (S. Rept. 115–351), S6924 [13NO]

Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, Related Agencies, and Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6157) (H. Rept. 115–952), H8724 [13SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6470) (H. Rept. 115–862), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3158) (S. Rept. 115–289), S4731 [28JN]

Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1887) (S. Rept. 115–205), S612 [5FE]

Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1376) (H. Rept. 115–824), H6262 [16JY]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1701) (H. Rept. 115–511), H168 [11JA]

Energy Emergency Leadership Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5174) (H. Rept. 115–793), H5973 [28JN]

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 723) (H. Rept. 115–575), H1226 [23FE]

Federal Acquisition Savings Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3251) (S. Rept. 115–383), S7088 [26NO]

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085), S7088 [26NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085) (S. Rept. 115–408), S7274 [4DE]

Federal Advisory Committee Transparency Increase: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 70) (S. Rept. 115–217), S1946 [22MR]

Federal Agency Customer Experience Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 115–1043), H9666 [27NO]

Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3208) (S. Rept. 115–382), S7088 [26NO]

Federal Personal Property Management Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3031) (S. Rept. 115–343), S6541 [4OC]

Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3437) (S. Rept. 115–385), S7088 [26NO]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1158), S4512 [27JN]

Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2276) (S. Rept. 115–331), S6028 [4SE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5415) (H. Rept. 115–823), H6262 [16JY]

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3484) (S. Rept. 115–354), S6924 [13NO]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4887) (H. Rept. 115–947), H8169 [12SE]

Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2296) (S. Rept. 115–271), S3292 [7JN]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4809) (H. Rept. 115–972), H8883 [25SE]

IG Subpoena Authority Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4917) (H. Rept. 115–799), H5980 [29JN]

Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2349) (S. Rept. 115–238), S2516 [7MY]

Incentivizing Fairness in Subcontracting Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6367) (H. Rept. 115–942), H8169 [12SE]

Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2178) (S. Rept. 115–245), S2622 [10MY]

Modernizing Congressional Reporting Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3027) (S. Rept. 115–333), S6028 [4SE]

Payment Integrity Information Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2948) (S. Rept. 115–445), S7925 [19DE]

Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness (PREPARE) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4177) (H. Rept. 115–1028), H9525 [14NO]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4294) (H. Rept. 115–678), H3975 [15MY]

Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6735) (H. Rept. 115–961), H8882 [25SE]

Reforming Government Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3137) (S. Rept. 115–381), S7088 [26NO]

Regulatory Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 951) (S. Rept. 115–208), S967 [14FE]

Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism (REPORT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1884) (S. Rept. 115–210), S1219 [26FE]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2019–2028: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 115–816), H6195 [13JY]

Settlement Agreement Information Database Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6777) (H. Rept. 115–1046), H9666 [27NO]

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2374) (S. Rept. 115–352), S6924 [13NO]

21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1403) (S. Rept. 115–420), S7356 [6DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2987) (H. Rept. 115–1066), H9767 [6DE]

21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA): Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3050) (S. Rept. 115–418), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5759) (H. Rept. 115–1055), H9742 [29NO]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 50) (S. Rept. 115–447), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 50) (H. Rept. 115–798), H5980 [29JN]

Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Adjustment Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1888) (S. Rept. 115–330), S6028 [4SE]

Whistleblower Protection Extension Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4043) (H. Rept. 115–510), H168 [11JA]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3231–H3305 [13AP], H5853–H5966 [28JN], H9257–H9357 [28SE]

Statements

Bipartisan Budget Act: Executive Office of the President, H998 [8FE]

Continuing Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H600 [20JA], H895 [6FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 104, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1892, continuing appropriations, H896 [6FE]

H. Con. Res. 116, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H2029 [22MR]

H. Con. Res. 149, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 4174, Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act, H10570 [21DE]

H. Res. 443, recognize importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among Federal programs and agencies, H1244 [26FE]

H. Res. 696, consideration of H.R. 195, continuing appropriations, H503 [18JA]

H. Res. 727, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1892, continuing appropriations, H821 [6FE]

H. Res. 734, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act, H996 [8FE]

H. Res. 787, allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 796, consideration of H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H1759 [22MR]

H. Res. 923, consideration of H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations and H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4862 [7JN]

H. Res. 985, consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act and H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6053 [11JY]

H. Res. 1077, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, H8897 [26SE]

H. Res. 1183, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 695, continuing appropriations, H10477 [20DE]

H.J. Res. 143, conintuing appropriations and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H9765 [6DE]

H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H6185–H6187 [13JY]

H.R. 1376, Electronic Message Preservation Act, H6199 [16JY]

H.R. 1625, consolidated appropriations, H1769–H2016 [22MR]

H.R. 2846, Federal Agency Customer Experience Act, H9714 [29NO]

H.R. 3030, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, H6315 [17JY]

H.R. 3076, Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents (CASES) Act, H6209 [16JY]

H.R. 4043, Whistleblower Protection Extension Act, H1417 [6MR]

H.R. 4174, Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act, H10518–H10525 [21DE]

H.R. 4294, Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act, H5588 [25JN]

H.R. 4431, Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act, H9076 [26SE]

H.R. 4809, Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act, H9072 [26SE]

H.R. 4887, Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act, H9074 [26SE]

H.R. 4917, IG Subpoena Authority Act, H9070 [26SE]

H.R. 5415, Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act, H6200 [16JY]

H.R. 5759, 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA), H9720 [29NO]

H.R. 6367, Incentivizing Fairness in Subcontracting Act, H8806 [25SE]

H.R. 6735, Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act, H8746 [25SE]

H.R. 6777, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act, H9722 [29NO]

H.R. 7327, Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-Capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure (SECURE) Technology Act, H10291–H10296 [19DE]

S. 188, Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act, H1418 [6MR]

S. 1158, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, S7523 [12DE], H10546 [21DE]

S. 1869, Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act, S1771 [15MR], H4870 [7JN]

S. 2178, Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act, S2885 [23MY]

S. 2274, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, S8011 [21DE]

S. 2276, Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act, H10526 [21DE]

S. 2349, Improve Data on Sexual Violence Act, S2731 [16MY]

S. 3031, Federal Personal Property Management Act, S7525 [12DE], H10526 [21DE]

S. 3085, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, S7813–S7817 [18DE]

S. Con. Res. 36, setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028, S2268–S2274 [18AP]

S. Con. Res. 37, setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028, S2274–S2279 [18AP]

S. Con. Res. 47, correction in enrollment of H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education, related agencies, and continuing appropriations, S6236 [18SE], H9059 [26SE]

S. Con. Res. 59, recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens, S7387 [10DE]

S. Res. 378, National Treasury Employees Union anniversary, S470 [23JA]

S. Res. 558, National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, S4741 [28JN]

EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS see Presidential Appointments

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT related term(s) White House

Amendments

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7519, S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), S7617 [13DE], H10298 [19DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Classified information: limit access to classified information by Federal employees until such employees have obtained permanent security clearances (see H.R. 5057), H1212 [15FE]

——— provide for processes and procedures for granting, denying, or revoking access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations (see H.R. 6680), H7772 [24AU]

——— require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria (see S. Res. 741), S8028 [22DE]

——— limit authority of the President to carry out a parade of military forces and hardware unless it is certified that such parade will not affect military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4982), H1074 [8FE]

——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see S. 2408), S840 [8FE] (see H.R. 4980), H1074 [8FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives on information produced and disseminated relative to cybersecurity threats posed by ZTE Corp., headquartered in China (see H. Res. 898), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H3395 [17AP]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see S. 2644), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5476), H3146 [11AP] (see H.R. 5505), H3315 [13AP]

District of Columbia: repeal authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 6129), H5224 [15JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require publication of annual reports required under ‘‘Buy American Hire American’’ Executive order (see S. 3006), S3034 [6JN]

Federal employees: provide a criminal penalty for certain high-ranking, Federal officers and employees using their public office for private gain (see H.R. 6788), H8170 [12SE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Foreign trade: limit increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and European Union and improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security (see S. 3230), S5066 [18JY]

——— provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H1608 [14MR] (see H.R. 5760), H3929 [10MY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see S. 3013), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6337), H6111 [11JY]

Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (see S. Res. 601), S5583 [1AU]

——— endorse role in a democratic society, welcome media scrutiny of the U.S. Government, and urge President Trump to end attacks on the media and excluding journalists from certain events (see H. Con. Res. 133), H7732 [27JY]

——— reaffirm importance, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. Res. 691), S7051 [15NO]

Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise: reauthorize (see S. 3165), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6610), H7723 [26JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: require report on status of nuclear program to establish a baseline of progress for negotiations on denuclearization and annual updates on such progress (see H.R. 6012), H4848 [6JN]

National Office for Cyberspace: establish (see H.R. 5822), H3976 [15MY]

National Science and Technology Council: report on machine learning and artificial intelligence (see H.R. 6090), H5152 [13JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (see H.R. 5925), H4692 [23MY]

OMB: rename Office of E-Government and Information Technology as Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) and elevate and codify position of Federal CIO (see H.R. 6901), H9089 [26SE]

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Political ethics: call on to issue a public apology relative to remarks about Senator McCain (see H. Res. 901), H4209 [17MY]

——— request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (see H. Res. 928), H5021 [8JN]

——— require employees to make notifications each time the individual is recused from a particular matter relative to acts affecting a personal financial interest (see H.R. 5495), H3209 [12AP]

——— strengthen ethical standards in the Federal Government to prevent Government corruption and ensure transparency and accountability (see H.R. 7167), H9573 [20NO]

Presidential appointments: require appointment of Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs be made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see H.R. 5936), H4692 [23MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (see H. Res. 922), H4849 [6JN]

——— disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7724 [26JY]

——— improve orderly transfer of executive power during Presidential transitions (see S. 3487), S6304 [25SE]

——— require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by candidates for President and Vice President of the U.S. (see S. 3450), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6970), H9404 [28SE]

——— require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see S. 2321), S300 [18JA] (see H.R. 4826), H552 [18JA]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see S. 3143), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

——— provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]

Waters, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks about public treatment of members of the Trump administration (see H. Res. 962), H5648 [25JN]

Whistleblowing: prohibit enforcement of a nondisclosure agreement if the disclosure of information in violation of the agreement is based on whistleblowing (see H.R. 5351), H1727 [20MR]

White House Conference on Small Business: reauthorize (see H.R. 6446), H6587 [19JY]

White House Rural Council: establish (see H.R. 5217), H1500 [8MR]

Letters

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act: Representative Frelinghuysen, Committee on Appropriations (House), H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5321, H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5321 [20JN]

Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges: Hilarie Bass, ABA, H6278 [17JY]

——— Linda Lipsen, American Association for Justice, H6278 [17JY]

Executive orders relative to rights and protections of Federal employees: Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, S5350, S5351 [25JY]

——— several Senators, S5349 [25JY]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6316 [17JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6316 [17JY]

Prayer for President Trump: Lois Keene, S6040 [5SE]

Lists

President Trump Executive actions, S17 [3JA]

Press releases

Executive Order Relative to Hiring Practices for Administrative Law Judges: Federal Administrative Law Judges Conference, H6279 [17JY]

——— Marilyn Zahm, Association of Administrative Law Judges, H6278 [17JY]

Proposals

Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (H.R. 3030), H3571–H3573 [25AP], H6315–H6319 [17JY], E493 [18AP], E1030 [18JY]

——— authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), H10546, H10547 [21DE]

Classified information: provide for processes and procedures for granting, denying, or revoking access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations (H.R. 6680), H7865 [5SE]

Dept. of Justice: limit ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 3654), H2033, H2036 [22MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 4669), H1656 [19MR], H1736, H1738, H1750 [21MR], H2036 [22MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 5476), H3351 [17AP], H7712 [26JY], H9105–H9107, H9109–H9111 [27SE], E446 [12AP]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 5505), H3957 [15MY]

District of Columbia: repeal authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia (H.R. 6129), E855 [15JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges and preserve the impartiality, independence, and competence of administrative law judges, H6278, H6279 [17JY]

Financial institutions: prohibit regulatory agencies from tailoring regulatory actions at request, or personal gain, of the President, the President’s family members, or senior Executive Branch officials, H1583, H1584 [14MR]

——— require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (H.R. 5281), H6247, H6249, H6251 [16JY]

Kleeger, Rose: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, H689 [30JA]

National Office for Cyberspace: establish (H.R. 5822), H3957 [15MY]

NSC: elimination of position of special assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator, H3957 [15MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (H.R. 5925), H5304–H5325 [20JN]

Office of the National Alzheimer’s Project: establish, H10284 [19DE]

Okanogan, WA: Virginia Grainger Elementary School first grade class recipient of President’s Environmental Youth Award, H9542 [16NO]

OMB: rename Office of E-Government and Information Technology as Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) and elevate and codify position of Federal CIO (H.R. 6901), H9723–H9725 [29NO]

Political ethics: call on and issue a public apology relative to remarks about Senator McCain, H4857 [7JN]

——— request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (H. Res. 928), H6028 [10JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (H. Res. 922), H6476 [18JY]

Republican Party: anniversary of control of the House of Representatives, Senate, and Presidency, H585 [20JA]

——— national agenda, H7711–H7713 [26JY]

Ryan, Speaker: assessment of tenure as Speaker of the House, H7711–H7713 [26JY]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), H8229–H8234 [13SE]

——— provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), Senate amendment, H10297–H10302 [19DE]

Supreme Court: authorize Speaker Ryan to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House in the matter of U.S. v. Texas relative to use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, E412 [10AP]

Totwani, Mansi: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, H689 [30JA]

Trump, President: anonymous New York (NY) Times op-ed column characterizing President Trump’s administration, H7923 [7SE]

——— assessment of remarks refering to Mar-a-Lago Club as the Southern White House, H3457 [24AP]

——— call for resignation, H7827 [5SE]

——— claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

——— evaluation of administration relative to court injunctions on Executive orders issued, H1554 [14MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to rural communities, H163 [11JA], H493 [18JA]

Remarks in Senate

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Budget: reform budget process and improve implementation of budget plans, S7031–S7034 [15NO]

Carroll, James W., Jr.: nomination to be Office of National Drug Control Policy Director, S8054 [2JA]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to grant, deny, or revoke access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations, S5752 [21AU]

Dept. of Justice: require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 1735), S99 [9JA]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), S2048 [11AP], S2087 [12AP], S2192 [17AP], S2291 [19AP], S2450 [26AP], S4986 [17JY], S5081 [19JY], S5511 [31JY], S5807, S5814 [22AU], S5873 [23AU], S6320 [26SE], S6944–S6947 [14NO], S6970, S7020 [15NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7199 [29NO], S7340 [6DE], S7849–S7851 [19DE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), unanimous-consent request, S6944 [14NO], S7154 [28NO], S7849 [19DE]

Federal employees: condemn leaking of confidential information by White House staff, S1880 [21MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S3402, S3596 [11JN], S3740–S3743 [12JN], S3892 [13JN], S4018 [19JN], S4469–S4472 [27JN], S4886–S4891 [11JY], S4979 [17JY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (S. 3013), S3274 [7JN]

Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (S. Res. 601), S5554 [1AU]

Immigration: appoint family reunification czar to manage reunification process for immigrant families separated at or near ports of entry, S4356 [25JN]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5442, S5444 [30JY], S5478–S5480 [31JY], S5531, S5548 [1AU], S5600, S5606–S5608 [15AU], S5706, S5707, S5710 [20AU], S5744, S5745, S5753–S5755 [21AU], S5796, S5802, S5806, S5813, S5814, S5816 [22AU], S5964, S5966, S6001 [28AU], S6014, S6018 [4SE], S6036, S6037 [5SE], S6042, S6046–S6048 [6SE], S6117 [12SE], S6568, S6612, S6616, S6643, S6648 [5OC]

Kudlow, Lawrence A.: appointment as National Economic Council Director, S1741 [15MR]

Neumayr, Mary B.: nomination to the Council on Environmental Quality, S8054 [2JA]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: funding, S333 [19JA]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), S7625 [13DE]

Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

Trump, President: ensure decision to revoke security clearances is to protect national security interests only, S5707 [20AU]

——— evaluation of administration, S629 [6FE], S8005 [21DE]

——— proposed withdrawal from certain treaties, S8056 [2JA]

——— statements on constitutionality of pardoning himself and special counsel investigation, S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3272 [7JN]

Weichert, Margaret: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director for Management, S965 [14FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5925) (H. Rept. 115–767), H5361 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Information Produced and Disseminated Relative to Cybersecurity Threats Posed by ZTE Corp., in China: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 898) (H. Rept. 115–714), H5020 [8JN]

Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 115–596), H1541 [13MR]

Federal CIO Authorization Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6901) (H. Rept. 115–987), H9430 [12OC]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1158), S4512 [27JN]

National Quantum Initiative Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3143) (S. Rept. 115–389), S7132 [27NO]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6227) (H. Rept. 115–950), H8724 [13SE]

Nomination of James W. Carroll, Jr., To Be Office of National Drug Control Policy Director: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6189 [17SE]

Nomination of Kelvin Droegemeier To Be Office of Science and Technology Policy Director: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S6058 [6SE]

Nomination of Mary B. Neumayr to the Council on Environmental Quality: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

Presidential Transition Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3487) (S. Rept. 115–386), S7088 [26NO]

Request the President and Direct Attorney General Sessions To Transmit to the House of Representatives Certain Documents Relative to Use of Pardon Power: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 928) (H. Rept. 115–797), H7771 [24AU]

Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2644), S2484 [26AP]

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 115–999), H9462 [2NO]

Statements

Bipartisan Budget Act, H998 [8FE]

Continuing Appropriations, H600 [20JA], H895 [6FE]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, S4696 [28JN]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 3030, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, H6315 [17JY]

H.R. 5925, Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act, H5304–H5321 [20JN]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 6227, National Quantum Initiative Act, H8229–H8231 [13SE], H10298–H10300 [19DE]

H.R. 6901, Federal CIO Authorization Act, H9723–H9725 [29NO]

S. 1158, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, S7523 [12DE], H10546 [21DE]

S. Res. 601, condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal, S5586 [1AU]

S. Res. 691, reaffirm importance of freedom of the press, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi, S7056 [15NO]

S. Res. 741, express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria, S8028 [22DE]

EXPAND NAVIGATORS’ RESOURCES FOR OUTREACH, LEARNING, AND LONGEVITY (ENROLL) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7102), H9459 [30OC]

EXPANDED & IMPROVED MEDICARE FOR ALL ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 676), H1450 [7MR], H3691, H3692–H3695 [26AP], H7098 [24JY], H10341–H10343 [20DE]

EXPANDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR RURAL JOB CREATORS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4281) (H. Rept. 115–531), H676 [29JA]

EXPANDING ACCESS TO DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT TRAINING (EXPANDING ACCESS TO DSMT) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3366), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5768), H3929 [10MY]

EXPANDING ACCESS TO THE WORKFORCE THROUGH DUAL ENROLLMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6685), H7776 [28AU]

EXPANDING CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6369), H8810–H8812 [25SE], E1331 [28SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6369) (H. Rept. 115–943), H8169 [12SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6369, provisions, H8810 [25SE]

EXPANDING INVESTMENT IN SMALL BUSINESSES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6319), H6040 [10JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6319) (H. Rept. 115–878), H7734 [31JY]

EXPANDING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4279), H183–H185 [16JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4279) (H. Rept. 115–517), H403 [16JA]

Texts of

H.R. 4279, provisions, H183 [16JA]

EXPANDING OVERSIGHT OF OPIOID PRESCRIBING AND PAYMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5723), H4270 [21MY], H5264, H5265 [19JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5723) (H. Rept. 115–760), H5283 [19JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5723, provisions, H5264 [19JN]

EXPANDING TELEHEALTH RESPONSE TO ENSURE ADDICTION TREATMENT (ETREAT) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2901), S2835 [22MY]

EXPANDING TRANSPARENCY OF INFORMATION AND SAFEGUARDING TOXICS (ETO IS TOXIC) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7189), H9742 [29NO]

EXPLOSIVES related term(s) Firearms

Articles and editorials

Why Do Land Mines Still Kill So Many?, S136 [10JA]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the Army tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers (see S. Con. Res. 58), S7357 [6DE] (see H. Con. Res. 145), H9820 [10DE]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 2458), S1243 [27FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for presumption of service-connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain (see S. 3373), S5931 [23AU]

Depts. of Defense and State: develop and implement a strategy for removing unexploded ordnance in Syria and Iraq (see H.R. 5883), H4242 [18MY]

Remarks in House

Animals: establish a working group to determine ways to develop a domestic canine breeding network to produce high quality explosives detection canines (H.R. 4577), H32–H34 [9JA], E41 [12JA]

Austin, TX: condemn bombings, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1530 [13MR]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, H8174 [13SE]

Dept. of Defense: explosive ordnance disposal equipment upgrades and technology enhancements funding, H5801, H5802 [27JN]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of bombing victims in Austin, TX, H2029 [22MR]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 2458), S1232, S1248 [27FE], S1719 [14MR]

Weapons: increase global effort to clear, and eliminate use of, landmines, S135 [10JA]

Reports filed

Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4577) (H. Rept. 115–488), H81 [9JA]

TSA Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]

Texts of

H.R. 4577, Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act, H32 [9JA]

S. Con. Res. 58, recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the Army tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers, S7360 [6DE]

EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Foreign countries: prohibit boycotting of countries friendly to the U.S. (see H.R. 6095), H5152 [13JN]

Remarks in Senate

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (S. 720), S7233 [29NO]

EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE U.S.

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6385), H6262 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Garrett, Scott: nomination to be Eximbank President, S2254, S2255 [18AP]

Greenblatt, Mark L.: nomination to be Eximbank Inspector General, unanimous-consent request, S2255 [18AP]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (S. 720), S7233 [29NO]

Nominations: considered en bloc, unanimous-consent request, S2254 [18AP]

Presidential appointments: call for confirmation of nominees in order to ensure continued operation, S2253–S2256 [18AP]

Reports filed

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6385) (H. Rept. 115–829), H6262 [16JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Nomination of Kimberly A. Reed To Be Eximbank President: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Mark L. Greenblatt To Be Eximbank Inspector General: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S67 [8JA]

EXPORTS see Foreign Trade

EXPRESS SCRIPTS HOLDING CO.

Press releases

Know the Lowest Price Act, S2666 [15MY]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act, S2666 [15MY]

EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2607), S1947 [22MR]

EXXON MOBIL CORP.

Remarks in Senate

Climate: efforts of fossil fuel industry to deny and discredit science behind climate change, S2839–S2841 [22MY]

EYBERG, KATHLEEN AND GENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E128 [2FE]

EYE BANK ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Eye Donation Month: observance, H9697 [29NO]

EYRE, RAMSAY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4059 [19JN], S5312 [24JY]

FAB FOUNDATION

Bills and resolutions

Technology: provide a Federal charter for the National Fab Lab Network, a network of digital fabrication facilities providing community access to advanced manufacturing tools (see S. 2752), S2440 [25AP] (see H.R. 4948), H901 [6FE]

FABRICANTE, JOSE, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4690 [23MY]

FABRIZIO, FLO

Remarks in House

Tribute, H766 [5FE]

FACEBOOK, INC.

Remarks in House

Liberty County (TX) Vindicator: attempt at censorship by Facebook, Inc., E1063 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

National security: concerns over online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S3013 [6JN]

Zuckerberg, Mark: congressional testimony relative to online privacy and abuse of data obtained by social media platforms, S2025 [10AP]

Statements

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1295 [27FE]

FACETS (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E747 [29MY]

FACTS ABOUT CUBAN EXILES (FACE) (organization)

Remarks in House

Honorees: tribute, H3587 [26AP]

FAERMAN, SUMMER

Remarks in House

Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Opal Award recipients, E77 [19JA]

FAFSA FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2596), S1947 [22MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2596), S1950 [22MR]

Texts of

S. 2596, provisions, S1950 [22MR]

FAGAN, PHILIP

Remarks in House

Tribute, E739 [25MY]

FAGORALA, DAKARAI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1677 [17DE]

FAHEY, DAVID

Remarks in Senate

Ohio: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2752 [17MY]

FAHEY, KEVIN

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Acquisition: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907 [13FE]

FAILE, BARRY

Remarks in House

South Carolina Sheriffs Association: Sheriff of the Year award recipient, H4847 [6JN]

FAIR ACCESS FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6336), H6111 [11JY]

FAIR ACCESS TO INVESTMENT RESEARCH ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 910), E1586 [30NO]

FAIR AGRICULTURAL REPORTING METHOD (FARM) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

FAIR AND EQUAL HOUSING ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1328), S2061 [11AP]

FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITION (FOCA) ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1552) (H. Rept. 115–1068), H9819 [10DE]

FAIR CARE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]

FAIR CHANCE ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

FAIR CHANCE FOR YOUTH ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 61), E400 [5AP]

FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Credit: allow consumers to prohibit certain consumer reporting agencies from releasing any information in the files of those consumers (see S. 2375), S613 [5FE]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (see S. 3040), S3601 [11JN]

——— exclude from credit reports medical debt that is recently delinquent or has been paid, provide for a timetable for verification of medical debt, and increase efficiency of credit markets with more perfect information (see S. 3351), S5692 [16AU]

——— facilitate development of consumer credit services (see H.R. 6192), H5580 [22JN]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (see S. 2362), S581 [30JA]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to provide small business credit protections by informing them of data breaches and prohibiting charging for credit reports following such breaches (see S. 3633), S7050 [15NO]

Remarks in House

Credit: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies, H1307 [27FE], H6310 [17JY]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (H.R. 435), H5586, H5587 [25JN], E920 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Credit: require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (S. 2362), S582 [30JA]

Veterans: protect veterans’ credit ratings by delaying inclusion of medical debt from services received through Veterans Choice Program and other VA programs from reports to credit reporting agencies, S1359 [6MR]

Reports filed

Credit Access and Inclusion Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 435) (H. Rept. 115–568), H1217 [16FE]

Protecting Veterans Credit Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2683) (H. Rept. 115–1025), H9525 [14NO]

Texts of

H.R. 435, Credit Access and Inclusion Act, H5586 [25JN]

FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Courts: prohibit from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith relative to debt collection (see H.R. 5484), H3209 [12AP]

Credit: exclude from credit reports medical debt that is recently delinquent or has been paid, provide for a timetable for verification of medical debt, and increase efficiency of credit markets with more perfect information (see S. 3351), S5692 [16AU]

Lawyers and attorneys: exclude lawyers engaged in legal proceedings from definition of debt collector and prevent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from exercising certain supervisory or enforcement authority over lawyers (see H.R. 5082), H1226 [23FE]

Remarks in Senate

Veterans: protect veterans’ credit ratings by delaying inclusion of medical debt from services received through Veterans Choice Program and other VA programs from reports to credit reporting agencies, S1359 [6MR]

Reports filed

Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5082) (H. Rept. 115–892), H7747 [7AU]

Protecting Veterans Credit Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2683) (H. Rept. 115–1025), H9525 [14NO]

FAIR ENVIRONMENTAL TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7064), H9435 [16OC]

FAIR HOUSING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service (see H.R. 7238), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of HUD: clarify applicability of the Fair Housing Act to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (see H.R. 5724), H3884 [9MY]

——— make housing more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

——— prohibit discrimination in a residential real estate-related transaction because all or part of the person’s income derives from a source located in Puerto Rico or any other U.S. territory (see H.R. 6209), H5648 [25JN]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE]

Letters

Allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Ada Thornton, E1369 [5OC]

——— Alan Osterhout, E1394 [12OC]

——— Albert Francis, E1383 [9OC]

——— Amy Santos, E1479 [30OC]

——— Anne DeBie, E1368 [5OC]

——— Bobby Taylor, E1479 [30OC]

——— Bridget Kaub, E1478 [30OC]

——— Bruce Wareh, E1488 [2NO]

——— Catherine Young, E1423 [19OC]

——— Colleen Pilz, E1410 [16OC]

——— Diane Babcock, E1368 [5OC]

——— Donald Haddock, E1441 [23OC]

——— Donna Segeberg, E1442 [23OC]

——— Doug Daniels, E1479 [30OC]

——— Edward Skelton, E1383 [9OC]

——— Erin Blancett, E1384 [9OC]

——— Gina MacDonald, E1383 [9OC]

——— Gina O’Brien, E1442 [23OC]

——— Gina Walters, E1424 [19OC], E1442 [23OC]

——— Graham Shute, E1424 [19OC]

——— James Russell, E1368 [5OC]

——— Jan McAllister, E1442 [23OC]

——— Janet Cardenas, E1384 [9OC]

——— Jeanne Kulpinski, E1488 [2NO]

——— Jeffrey Frei, E1409 [16OC]

——— Jennifer Shields, E1369 [5OC]

——— John Sims, E1394 [12OC]

——— Josh Juroe, E1369 [5OC]

——— Joti Ghuman, E1383 [9OC]

——— Karen Pesko, E1423 [19OC]

——— Keith Frainie, E1409 [16OC]

——— Kristen Sandberg, E1409 [16OC]

——— Kristine Koch, E1424 [19OC]

——— Lauri McMillen, E1410 [16OC]

——— Leslie Wannall, E1395 [12OC]

——— Less Tait, E1487 [2NO]

——— Linda Hicks, E1423 [19OC]

——— Manuela Almeida, E1394 [12OC]

——— Marilyn Brooks, E1409 [16OC]

——— Monte Kay Yohr, E1394 [12OC]

——— Opjit Ghuman, E1384 [9OC]

——— Patricia Anne Quintana, E1368 [5OC]

——— Paul Stary, E1441 [23OC]

——— Preeti Ghuman, E1487 [2NO]

——— Roberta Lewis, E1442 [23OC]

——— Robin Grisham, E1369 [5OC]

——— Robin Rustan, E1442 [23OC]

——— Robyn Hubbard, E1442 [23OC]

——— Sean Croson, E1395 [12OC]

——— Sheila Cimini, E1368 [5OC]

——— Shelley, Buker, E1396 [12OC]

——— Sherrie Wolfe, E1395 [12OC]

——— Stephanie A. Larcome, E1368 [5OC]

——— Steve Treskes, E1424 [19OC]

——— Tony Kaz, E1395 [12OC]

——— Virginia McCoy, E1384 [9OC]

Restoring Community Oversight of Sober Living Homes Act: Catherine Orlando, E1441 [23OC]

——— Deborah Wilder, E1409 [16OC]

——— Deder Barnes, E1424 [19OC]

——— James Etheredge, E1441 [23OC]

Support location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods: Toni Stein, E1442 [23OC]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H3130 [11AP], H3205–H3207 [12AP], E783 [6JN], E1594 [3DE]

Dept. of HUD: clarify applicability of the Fair Housing Act to recovery facilities to allow local communities to prevent location of sober living homes in residential neighborhoods (H.R. 5724), H3843 [9MY], H5182 [14JN], E1368 [5OC], E1383 [9OC], E1394 [12OC], E1409 [16OC], E1423 [19OC], E1441 [23OC], E1478 [30OC], E1487 [2NO]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 817), H3205 [12AP]

Financial institutions: preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, H4342 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S2060, S2068 [11AP]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (S. 1328), S2061 [11AP]

——— implementation of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, S2060 [11AP]

Financial institutions: preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, S1540 [8MR], S1622 [12MR], S1651, S1659 [13MR]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 59, recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens, S7387 [10DE]

FAIR HOUSING MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Remarks in House

Goals and ideals: support (H. Res. 817), H3205 [12AP]

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees (see H.R. 6189), H5506 [21JN]

Corporations: prohibit large employers from buying back stock unless employees are paid above a certain amount and allowed to earn paid sick leave, and no executive earns more than 150 times median employee pay (see S. 3640), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7145), H9567 [16NO]

Dept. of Labor: clarify definition of employee relative to direct sellers under Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 7029), H9414 [2OC]

——— prohibit employers from requiring workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into such covenants (see S. 2782), S2485 [26AP]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see S. 3131), S4369 [25JN] (see H.R. 6230), H5748 [26JN]

——— provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer (see H.R. 5180), H1441 [6MR]

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7109), H9460 [30OC]

——— require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (see H.R. 4972), H974 [7FE]

Immigration: create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7747 [7AU]

Minimum wage: provide consequences to States that reduce their State minimum wage and redirect Federal funding to those States to the neediest localities (see H.R. 7374), H10510 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1869), E428 [10AP]

Employment: require that individuals who perform work for employers as independent contractors be treated as employees relative to civil rights laws (H.R. 4972), E153 [7FE]

Minimum wage: increase (H.R. 15), E916 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 819), S2029 [10AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide protections for employees receving tips by ensuring that all tips are the property of the employee and not the employer, S1274 [28FE]

Reports filed

TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1896), S6438 [2OC]

FAIR PACKAGING AND LABELING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Product safety: require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see S. 3019), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6022), H4848 [6JN]

FAIR RATEPAYER ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND EFFICIENCY STANDARDS (FAIR RATES) ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 186), S6031 [4SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 186) (S. Rept. 115–278), S3982 [18JN]

Texts of

S. 186, provisions, S6031 [4SE]

FAIR SENTENCING ACT

Remarks in Senate

Crime: reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

FAIR TRADE LAWS see Foreign Trade

FAIR TRADE WITH CHINA ENFORCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2826), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6001), H4775 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2826), S2625–S2627 [10MY]

FAIRFAX, VA

Remarks in House

ARTSFAIRFAX (organization): tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1541 [20NO]

FACETS (organization): anniversary, E747 [29MY]

Inova Schar Cancer Institute: anniversary of Life With Cancer program Lobster Extravaganza fundraiser, E596 [7MY]

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain National Park Service land in Fairfax County, VA, to Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, Inc. (see H.R. 6678), H7772 [24AU]

——— establish, develop, improve, operate, and maintain the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run in Fairfax County, VA (see H.R. 5201), H1476 [7MR]

George Washington Memorial Parkway: designate a rest area on Mount Vernon Trail as the Peter B. Webster III Memorial Area (see S. 3350), S5692 [16AU]

Lists

Fairfax County, VA, Board of Supervisors Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E967 [3JY]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Certificate of Valor recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Gold Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Certificate of Valor Award recipients, E884 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Lifesaving Award recipients, E885 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to high school seniors enlisting, E706, E708, E709, E711 [22MY]

Arts Council of Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E636 [11MY]

ARTSFAIRFAX (organization): tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1541 [20NO]

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.: tribute to Excellence Award recipients, E750 [29MY]

Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Award recipients, E1332 [28SE]

Browne, Christopher: Committee for Dulles (organization) Tower of Dulles honoree, E621 [10MY]

Burke, VA: anniversary of Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., E748 [29MY]

Centreville, VA: tribute to Centreville Immigration Forum annual dinner honorees, E1541 [20NO]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Fairfax County, VA, Alumnae Chapter, E747 [29MY]

FACETS (organization): anniversary, E747 [29MY]

Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Inova Schar Cancer Institute Life With Cancer program Lobster Extravaganza fundraiser, E596 [7MY]

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors: tribute to Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E967 [3JY]

Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to Citizen of the Year Award recipients, E972 [6JY]

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept.: tribute to recruit class, E631 [11MY], E963 [3JY]

Fairfax County History Commission: tribute to Achievement Award recipients, E1545 [20NO]

Fairfax County Park Authority Board: tribute to Elly Doyle Park Service Award recipients, E621 [10MY]

Fairfax Fire and Rescue Dept.: tribute to Firefighters of the Year award recipients, E1326 [27SE]

Hollin Hall Village neighborhood: anniversary, E1160 [17AU]

Leadership Fairfax, Inc.: tribute, E1547 [20NO]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Leadership award recipients, E1720 [20DE]

NAACP: anniversary of Fairfax County, VA, branch, E750 [29MY]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E890 [21JN]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Valor Award recipients, E884 [21JN]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E892 [21JN]

——— tribute to U.S. Park Police Valor Award recipients, E963 [3JY]

Reston, VA: tribute to Reston Association Volunteer Service Award recipients, E964 [3JY]

Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna: anniversary, E1329 [28SE]

Student Peace Award: tribute to recipients, E959 [3JY]

Tysons Corner Center: anniversary, E1321 [27SE]

Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce: tribute to incoming board members, E965 [3JY]

Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E885 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a land exchange between the National Park Service George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Federal Highway Administration Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (H.R. 1397), S3264, S3265 [6JN]

Reports filed

Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6678) (H. Rept. 115–1053), H9667 [27NO]

Dept. of the Interior Land Exchange Between George Washington Memorial Parkway and Federal Highway Administration Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1397) (S. Rept. 115–257), S2923 [24MY]

Subpoena Notices

Fairfax County, VA, Circuit Court, H7753 [14AU]

FAIRFAX COUNTY FEDERATION OF CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS

Remarks in House

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Citizen of the Year Award recipients, E972 [6JY]

FAIRLAWN, VA

Bills and resolutions

Postal Service: designate a single, unique zip code (see H.R. 5758), H3929 [10MY]

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA

Remarks in House

Bucks County Technical High School: tribute to graduates, H5652 [26JN]

Conwall-Egan Catholic High School: Bucks County High School Seatbelt Challenge winner, H5367 [21JN]

Pennsbury High School: tribute to students childhood cancer fundraising efforts, H1448 [7MR]

FAIRMONT, WV

Bills and resolutions

Johnson, Katherine: redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor (see S. 3389), S5954 [27AU]

Remarks in House

Johnson, Katherine: redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor (S. 3389), H9586 [27NO]

Remarks in Senate

Johnson, Katherine: redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor (S. 3389), S6310 [25SE]

Texts of

S. 3389, NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, redesignation in honor of Katherine Johnson, H9586 [27NO]

S. 3389, redesignate NASA Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV, in honor of Katherine Johnson, S6310 [25SE]

FAIRNESS FOR HIGH-SKILLED IMMIGRANTS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 392), H1170 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 392), S5690 [16AU]

Enact (S. 281), S7782 [18DE]

FAIRNESS FOR KOREAN DMZ VETERANS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2038), S5262 [24JY]

FAIRNESS IN FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATIONS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 600), S5126 [23JY]

FAIRPORT, NY

Bills and resolutions

Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office: designate (see H.R. 7293), H10209 [13DE]

Remarks in House

Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office: designate (H.R. 7293), H10517, H10518 [21DE]

Texts of

H.R. 7293, Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY, H10517 [21DE]

FAIRTAX ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 25), H3436–H3438 [18AP]

FAIRVIEW, IL

Remarks in Senate

Sgt. Douglas J. Riney Post Office: designate (H.R. 2672), S1526 [7MR]

Reports filed

Sgt. Douglas J. Riney Post Office, Fairview, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2672), S1163 [15FE]

FAITH ALWAYS WINS FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Overland Park, KS: tribute to Give Seven Days Challenge, H3161 [12AP]

FALASCHETTI, DINO

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Dept. of the Treasury Office of Financial Research Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

FALCONER, NY

Remarks in House

Falconer Volunteer Fire Co.: anniversary, E1630 [10DE]

FALKE, KEN AND JULIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1342 [28SE]

FALKENSTEIN, KRISTIAN

Remarks in House

Carnegie Hero Fund Commission: Carnegie Medal recipient, H5754 [27JN]

FALL, CHRISTOPHER

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Dept. of Energy Office of Science Directore: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S5267 [24JY]

FALL RIVER, MA

Remarks in House

Philips Lighting Holding B.V.: economic impact of relocation of factory to Mexico, H3582 [26AP]

FALLIN, MARY (Governor of Oklahoma)

Letters

Election of Kevin Hern to the House of Representatives, H9499 [13NO]

FALLINGSTON, PA

Remarks in House

Pennsbury School District: tribute to Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, H1182 [15FE]

FALLOWS, LYNN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1373 [5OC]

FALLS CHURCH, VA

Remarks in House

ARTSFAIRFAX (organization): tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1541 [20NO]

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation: anniversary, E750 [29MY]

FALLS FREE COALITION

Bills and resolutions

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 638), S6224 [18SE]

Remarks in Senate

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 638), S6259 [18SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 638, National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, S6235 [18SE]

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA

Remarks in House

Falls Township Police Dept.: tribute to Youth Police Academy, H5754 [27JN]

FALLSINGTON, PA

Remarks in House

Lakawitz, Jeanne: Pennsbury, PA, School District School Bus Driver of the Year award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

FALMOUTH, ME

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S4503 [27JN], S6912 [13NO]

Falmouth High School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S7081 [26NO]

FALSE CLAIMS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Whistleblowing: clarify interpretation relative to Federal whistleblowers, S892 [13FE]

FALVEY, JOSEPH L., JR.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S2261 [18AP]

FAMILIA, MIOSOTIS P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3939 [15MY], E649 [15MY]

FAMILIES AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS related term(s) Children and Youth

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S7438, S7449, S7450 [11DE]

Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (S. 1091), S1977 [22MR]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S6360 [27SE]

Native Americans: remove certain Native American blood requirements for members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to allow heirs and devisees to title to allotted tribal lands (H.R. 2606), S7576, S7616 [13DE], H10303 [19DE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6148, S6153, S6154 [12SE]

Taxation: encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

Appointments

Commission on Social Impact Partnerships, H4735 [29MY], H5984 [3JY]

Articles and editorials

Children on the Border, E944 [28JN]

DACA = Dems Against Common Americans, E98 [25JA]

Dear Dads—Your Daughters Told Me About Their Assaults. This Is Why They Never Told You (excerpt), S6686 [5OC]

501 Days in Swampland, H3360–H3364 [17AP]

House GOP Bill Cuts Legal Immigration by 1.4 Million Over 20 Years, H5486 [21JN]

Koch Network Raps Trump, Won’t Support House Immigration Bills, H5446 [21JN]

Laura Bush—Separating Children From Their Parents at the Border ‘Breaks My Heart’, S4250 [19JN]

Looming Crisis in Health Care, E157 [7FE]

President Trump Seems To Be Saying More and More Things That Aren’t True (excerpt), H5300 [20JN]

Separating Families at the Border Will Multiply Child Trauma, S1156 [15FE]

Stop Breaking Up Families at the Border, S3962 [18JN]

There’s Something Huge Missing From the White House’s Prison Bill, H4318 [22MY]

Top Health Official Views Harvey Recovery Efforts, H827 [6FE]

Torn From Immigrant Parents, 8-Month-Old Baby Lands in Michigan, H5488 [21JN]

Trump Retreats on Separating Families, but Thousands Will Remain Apart, S4300 [20JN]

Trump’s Family Separation Order Does Nothing for Families He Already Broke Up, S4299 [20JN]

We Must Cease the Inhumane Practice of Separating Families Apprehended on the Border, H5641 [25JN]

Well-Heeled Investors Reap the Republican Tax Cut Bonanza, H1330 [27FE]

Youngest Migrants Held in ‘‘Tender Age’’ Shelters, S4262 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H581 [19JA]

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 710), S7191 [28NO]

Agriculture: clarify definition of the term ‘‘family farmer’’ (see S. 3721), S7356 [6DE]

Armed Forces: authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers (see S. 2541), S1686 [13MR]

——— expand and improve consumer credit protections for members and their dependents (see S. 3334), S5582 [1AU]

——— expand circumstances under which participants may elect to discontinue participation in the Survivor Benefits Plan (see H.R. 6281), H5974 [28JN]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (see S. 2457), S1243 [27FE]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (see S. 2379), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 5125), H1333 [27FE]

——— improve oversight of Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2799), S2552 [8MY]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death and survivor benefits during a Government shutdown (see H.J. Res. 127), H582 [19JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4871), H603 [20JA]

——— provide for military installation multidisciplinary teams on child abuse and domestic violence and require a program on nurse home visits to reduce child abuse and improve safe childcare among military families (see S. 2846), S2678 [15MY]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see S. 3241), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 5882), H4242 [18MY]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

——— render certain military spouses eligible for adjustment of status (see H.R. 5593), H3505 [24AP]

——— require active duty members and their spouses to submit a notarized document acknowledging any changes or declined coverage regarding their Servicemembers Group Life Insurance policy (see H.R. 6271), H5974 [28JN]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (see S. 3299), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5553), H3440 [18AP] (see H.R. 7025), H9414 [2OC]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP] (see H. Res. 818), H3147 [11AP]

Bureau of Prisons: improve treatment of Federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents (see H.R. 5575), H3441 [18AP]

Business and industry: repeal certain limits on leave for a husband and wife employed by the same employer (see S. 3593), S6815 [11OC]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S703 [7FE] (see H.R. 4957), H973 [7FE]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Children and youth: ensure foster children are able to use their Social Security and SSI benefits to address their needs and improve their lives (see H.R. 7296), H10209 [13DE]

——— ensure that child protective services systems do not permit separation of children from parents on the basis of poverty (see H.R. 6233), H5748 [26JN]

——— provide funding for development of a predictive analytics pilot program to help children and families who come to the attention of the child welfare system (see S. 3039), S3293 [7JN]

——— support infant nutrition through improved breastfeeding practices (see H. Res. 1032), H7687 [25JY]

Citizenship: interpret 14th Amendment to the Constitution to disapprove birthright citizenship, pursue legislative action to end such practices, and support Presidential directives on interpreting such amendment (see H. Res. 1143), H9510 [13NO]

——— provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see S. 2522), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5233), H1501 [8MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow States to assist law enforcement who provide a beneficiary’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program electronic benefit transfer card number with apprehension of criminals or suspects (see H.R. 5740), H3885 [9MY]

——— authorize appropriations for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (see H.R. 5316), H1651 [15MR]

——— require that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are used to purchase foods eligible for purchase under the WIC program (see H.R. 6394), H6462 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: conduct a study on cyberexploitation of Armed Forces members and their families (see S. 3786), S7926 [19DE]

——— establish initiative on improving capacity of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent child sexual exploitation (see S. 3426), S6059 [6SE]

——— improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations (see S. 2890), S2793 [21MY]

——— include gambling disorder in health assessments of Armed Forces members and implement prevention and treatment policies and programs for Armed Forces members and their dependents (see S. 2841), S2678 [15MY]

——— provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased (see H.R. 5848), H4138 [16MY]

——— study renovation, repair, or expansion needs of certain elementary schools and secondary schools that educate dependants of active duty military personnel (see H.R. 5601), H3505 [24AP]

Dept. of Education: amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (see S. 2596), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5390), H2041 [22MR]

——— clarify requirements of authorized representatives under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (see H.R. 5224), H1501 [8MR]

——— establish Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students With Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education (see S. 3106), S4343 [21JN]

——— establish competitive grant program to encourage collaboration between schools and parents around development of students social and emotional skills (see H.R. 6120), H5200 [14JN]

——— increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (see H.R. 5550), H3440 [18AP]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]

——— provide grants to communities affected by substance use disorder to enable those communities to plan for and implement full-service community schools (see S. 3362), S5831 [22AU]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (see S. 2351), S549 [29JA]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process and increase income threshold to qualify for zero expected family contribution in determining Federal student aid eligibility (see S. 3353), S5692 [16AU]

Dept. of HHS: condition receipt of certain grants and contracts on compliance with abortion prohibition (see H.R. 6613), H7723 [26JY]

——— conduct a family recovery and reunification program to help reunify families and protect children with parents or guardians with a substance use disorder who have temporarily lost custody of their children (see S. 2926), S2836 [22MY]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4284 [21MY]

——— encourage use of family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2924), S2835 [22MY]

——— improve guardianship oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (see S. 3669), S7190 [28NO]

——— include an act of unregulated custody transfer or ‘‘rehoming’’ in the definition of child abuse and neglect (see S. 3173), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6115), H5200 [14JN]

——— notify health care providers about permitted disclosures under privacy laws of health information during emergencies, including overdoses (see H.R. 5695), H3782 [7MY]

——— prohibit operation of unlicensed temporary emergency shelters for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3798), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7360), H10510 [20DE]

——— protect information obtained relative to placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements (see H.R. 7030), H9414 [2OC]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide for additional programs funded by grants to strengthen health care system response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 7212), H9763 [3DE]

——— provide grants to develop, enhance, or evaluate kinship navigator programs (see S. 2543), S1686 [13MR] (see H.R. 7012), H9413 [2OC]

——— provide grants to States, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for activities to increase availability of child care options and support child care workforce (see S. 3520), S6356 [27SE]

——— provide grants to States to improve and coordinate their response to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being of children at high risk for abuse and neglect due to substance abuse (see S. 2696), S2261 [18AP]

——— reauthorize Child Advocate Program (see H.R. 6223), H5748 [26JN]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (see S. 2888), S2793 [21MY]

——— require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 4990), H1074 [8FE]

——— require States to provide for the placement of a foster child in a cottage home and make a child so placed eligible for foster care maintenance payments (see H.R. 4983), H1074 [8FE]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (see H.R. 5761), H3929 [10MY]

——— support development of evidence-based family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2923), S2835 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: continue to apply rule entitled ‘‘Allowing Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses To Apply for Employment Authorization’’ (see H.R. 7150), H9568 [16NO]

——— maintain situational awareness and operational control of high traffic areas along the borders through immigration enforcement and enhanced illicit drug importation technology (see S. 3478), S6223 [18SE]

——— prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (see S. 3567), S6770 [10OC]

——— provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3558), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 7047), H9419 [5OC]

——— provide lawful permanent resident status to previously removed alien parents and spouses of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 5510), H3315 [13AP]

——— transmit documents on border security policies, procedures, and activities relative to Border Patrol interdiction of families between ports of entry (see H. Res. 1005), H6588 [19JY]

——— use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H7781 [31AU]

Dept. of HUD: authorize appropriations for family unification vouchers for rental housing assistance (see H.R. 5833), H4137 [16MY]

——— carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (see S. 2945), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5793), H3975 [15MY]

——— establish a penalty for failure to enforce compliance with public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirements (see H.R. 6019), H4848 [6JN]

——— improve safety and security of families living in public and federally assisted housing in high-crime areas (see S. 2856), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5987), H4736 [29MY]

——— make housing more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

——— provide for additional lead-based paint poisoning prevention procedures for families with children under a certain age (see H.R. 6252), H5815 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H7941 [7SE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see S. 2795), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

Dept. of Labor: award grants to organizations for provision of transition assistance to Armed Forces members who are separated, retired, or discharged and spouses of such members (see S. 3310), S5518 [31JY]

——— extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses (see H.R. 4835), H552 [18JA]

Dept. of State: establish Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee (see S. 3396), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6985), H9405 [28SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 3163), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5626), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish USAccounts family savings program (see H.R. 5118), H1333 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program to reimburse public transportation agencies that offer free unlimited transportation passes to eligible individuals (see H.R. 5542), H3396 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on providing intensive community care coordination and supportive services to veteran families who lack adequate access to services (see S. 2336), S500 [24JA]

——— clarify treatment of certain surviving spouses under contracting goals and preferences (see H.R. 5044), H1211 [15FE]

——— ensure certain educational benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating the ability of a servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or child of a servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 5781), H3935 [11MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (see S. 3479), S6223 [18SE]

——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 6419), H6557 [18JY]

——— extend period in which entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 6769), H8107 [10SE] (see H.R. 6860), H8738 [20SE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3529), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6993), H9405 [28SE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents stationed at Wurtsmith AFB, MI, and exposed to volatile organic compounds and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3528), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6994), H9405 [28SE]

——— improve provision of health care for women veterans (see H.R. 5966), H4728 [24MY]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— prohibit from requiring a surviving spouse to return certain payments for a month in which the veteran dies (see H.R. 5301), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (see S. 2565), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5486), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide for payment of Medal of Honor special pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient (see S. 2485), S1316 [1MR] (see H.R. 6679), H7772 [24AU]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H6463 [17JY]

——— provide process for family members of deceased individuals eligible for burn pit registry to register for such registry on behalf of the deceased individual (see H.R. 6027), H4979 [7JN]

——— revise mission statement to be more inclusive of women veterans and surviving family members (see S. 3672), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7158), H9568 [16NO]

Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]

District of Columbia: recognize service of veterans, condemn denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for resident veterans and their families, and call for statehood (see H. Res. 1140), H9471 [9NO]

Drugs: establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H4284 [21MY]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 496), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 845), H3575 [25AP]

Elections: require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand eligibility to more workers, allow parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and modernize definition of family (see H.R. 6098), H5152 [13JN]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6014), H4848 [6JN]

FCC: reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (see H.R. 5401), H2041 [22MR]

——— require studies on cyberexploitation of employees and their families (see S. 3788), S7926 [19DE]

Federal aid programs: provide benefits only to individuals verified to be U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6989), H9405 [28SE]

——— recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7687 [25JY]

Federal employees: ensure that 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 6275), H5974 [28JN]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 2607), S1947 [22MR]

——— authorize issuance of extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves (see S. 2521), S1578 [8MR]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5068), H1217 [16FE]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Day: designate (see S. Res. 522), S2924 [24MY] (see H. Res. 737), H1126 [13FE]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (see H. Res. 1075), H8738 [20SE]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 472), S2218 [17AP]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: call for participating countries to work to resolve international parental child abduction cases (see H. Res. 729), H974 [7FE]

Health: support protecting patients’ access to medically appropriate, evidence-based health care and information, including information about access to safe and legal abortion (see H. Res. 915), H4732 [25MY]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]

——— express that the ‘‘Brooke Rule’’ is essential to ensuring affordable rent levels for families receiving Federal rental assistance (see H. Res. 886), H3929 [10MY]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents (see H.R. 6190), H5506 [21JN]

——— address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6181), H5505 [21JN]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (see H.R. 4873), H603 [20JA]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5284 [19JN] (see H.R. 6204), H5580 [22JN]

——— close loopholes in immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter the U.S. unlawfully (see H.R. 7068), H9435 [16OC]

——— codify Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6182), H5505 [21JN]

——— ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H3049 [26MR]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (see H.R. 6580), H7722 [26JY]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see S. 2464), S1243 [27FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (see S. 3263), S5360 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6195), H5580 [22JN]

——— maintain custody of adults charged with illegal entry with their children while charges are pending and authorize construction of facilities to hold families during legal proceedings (see H.R. 6173), H5505 [21JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5950), H4693 [23MY]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and engage in Central America (H.R. 4796), consideration (see H. Res. 939), H5152 [13JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see S. 2367), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H5987 [3JY]

——— require asylum seekers to be screened at U.S. embassies or consulates outside the U.S., create bench warrants for immigrants failing to appear for immigration court, and provide alternatives to detention (see S. 3372), S5931 [23AU]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6172, 6183), H5505 [21JN] (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6304), H5986 [3JY] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6041 [10JY]

Income: allow parents the option of using a portion of future Social Security benefits to finance paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child in exchange for delaying retirement (see S. 3345), S5582 [1AU]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 707), S7133 [27NO] (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]

Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (see H.R. 5624), H3705 [26AP]

——— require coverage of treatment of infertility (see S. 2960), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5965), H4728 [24MY]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (see S. Res. 431), S1630 [12MR]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (see H.R. 5738), H3885 [9MY]

Kids to Parks Day: designate (see S. Res. 468), S2141 [16AP]

Marriage: clarify definitions of certain terms relative to marriage under Federal law to prevent child marriages (see H.R. 4867), H582 [19JA]

——— prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

Medicaid: ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth (see H.R. 4998), H1125 [13FE]

——— increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4866), H582 [19JA]

——— issue guidance to States to improve care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their parents or guardians (see S. 3429), S6142 [12SE]

——— permanently extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care in a home or community care setting (see H.R. 7149), H9568 [16NO]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care, and reduce certain Federal medical assistance percentages and funds (see H.R. 7397), H10593 [22DE]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 5977), H4732 [25MY]

Medicare: expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see H.R. 7083), H9443 [23OC]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3084), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6256), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide that a former Member being paid as a lobbyist is ineligible for Federal retirement or congressional benefits, require posting of financial disclosure reports, and restrict travel benefits (see H.R. 6640), H7732 [27JY]

Military Spouse Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 504), S2623 [10MY]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S5692 [16AU]

Motion pictures: exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement to allow filtering of movies purchased or rented from streaming services (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO] (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO] (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 657), S6356 [27SE] (see H. Res. 1065), H8726 [13SE]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 681), S6816 [11OC]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see S. Res. 479), S2342 [23AP] (see H. Res. 827), H3315 [13AP]

National Family Service Learning Week: designate (see S. Res. 688), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1151), H9568 [16NO]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 513), S2725 [16MY] (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 637), S6224 [18SE] (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Runaway Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 711), S7242 [29NO]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 758), H1334 [27FE]

Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents: establish (see S. Res. 566), S4735 [28JN]

Older Americans Month: designate (see S. Res. 517), S2793 [21MY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see S. 3436), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 7026), H9414 [2OC]

Political ethics: strengthen ethical standards in the Federal Government to prevent Government corruption and ensure transparency and accountability (see H.R. 7167), H9573 [20NO]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see S. 3029), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6085), H5151 [13JN]

Presidential appointments: prohibit immediate family members of heads of certain agencies and departments from soliciting or otherwise raising funds from certain foreign entities (see S. 3452), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6971), H9405 [28SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit corrupt foreign influence over the President, the Vice President, and their immediate family members (see H.R. 6466), H6648 [23JY]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3692), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 5835, 5836, 5838, 5842, 5843), H4137 (see H.R. 5847, 5854), H4138 [16MY] (see H.R. 5861), H4209 [17MY]

——— clarify authority of tribal governments relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 6242), H5815 [27JN]

——— extend grants, measure employment outcomes of exiting recipients, and make corrections to data exchange standards of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 7264), H10168 [12DE]

——— institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5489), H3209 [12AP]

——— prohibit assistance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being accessed through an electronic benefit transfer card at stores that sell marijuana (see H.R. 5853), H4138 [16MY]

——— provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H4283 [21MY]

——— reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 7010), H9413 [2OC]

——— reauthorize Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3700), S7275 [4DE]

——— require State agencies to use Federal tax return information to verify income eligibility for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3629), S7050 [15NO]

Puerto Rico: support businesses and extend child tax credits for families (see H.R. 5975), H4731 [25MY]

——— temporarily reduce payroll taxes for workers, expand child tax credit, increase access to SBA programs to assist small businesses, and improve availability of economic statistics (see S. 2873), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 3256), S5267 [24JY]

Read Across America Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S1316 [1MR] (see H. Res. 753), H1334 [27FE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2571), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5339), H1727 [20MR]

S.M.A.R.T. Parent Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1118), H9419 [5OC]

SBA: codify Boots to Business Program (see H.R. 5193), H1475 [7MR]

Senate Rules: authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes (see S. Res. 463), S2120 [12AP]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 480), S2342 [23AP]

Social Security: allow older disabled individuals to remain in the workforce by removing age limit on Medicaid buy-in program and work restrictions on disabled adult children who have reached retirement age (see H.R. 7101), H9448 [26OC]

——— clarify entitlement to certain benefits through the month of the death of the beneficiary (see H.R. 5302), H1651 [15MR]

——— credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 6952), H9150 [27SE]

——— enhance benefits for children, divorced spouses, and widows and widowers (see S. 2484), S1316 [1MR]

——— improve Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers (see S. 3494), S6304 [25SE]

——— increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses (see S. 3457), S6223 [18SE]

SSA: enhance pre- and post-adoptive support services to help prevent children from entering the foster care system (see S. 3666), S7190 [28NO]

——— provide payment for fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining replacement Social Security card for certain victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 7371), H10510 [20DE]

SSI: reduce minimum age at which a widow or widower may remarry and remain eligible for benefits (see H.R. 6247), H5815 [27JN]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 464), S2141 [16AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H4582 [22MY]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of families of slain or injured victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL (see S. 2632), S2012 [9AP] (see H.R. 5382), H2040 [22MR]

——— allow a refundable credit relative to any stillborn child of a taxpayer (see H.R. 7208), H9758 [30NO]

——— allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see S. 3102), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 4862), H582 [19JA] (see H.R. 6674), H7756 [17AU]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8106 [10SE]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

——— ensure temporary refundable portion of child tax credit is not less than payroll taxes paid by the taxpayer (see H.R. 4959), H973 [7FE]

——— establish American opportunity accounts, modify estate and gift tax rules, and reform taxation of capital income (see S. 3766), S7790 [18DE]

——— exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 7377), H10510 [20DE]

——— extend credit to employers who provide paid family and medical leave (see S. 3412), S6058 [6SE]

——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]

——— improve health savings accounts (see H.R. 6937), H9150 [27SE]

——— increase amount allowed as a deduction for interest on education loans paid by married couples (see H.R. 7335), H10335 [19DE]

——— increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance and allow limited annual carryforward of unused dependent care flexible spending arrangement account balances (see H.R. 7057), H9425 [9OC]

——— increase limitation on State and local tax deduction for married individuals (see H.R. 5913), H4583 [22MY]

——— make certain bonuses tax free (see H.R. 5012), H1177 [14FE]

——— make estate and gift tax exemption increase permanent (see H.R. 6228), H5748 [26JN]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see S. 2281), S46 [4JA] (see S. 2291), S138 [10JA] (see S. 2687), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 and medical expense deduction, make certain bonuses tax free, increase standard deduction, and make child tax credit fully refundable (see H.R. 5372), H1754 [21MR]

——— permit unborn children to be account beneficiaries of section 529 education savings accounts (see H.R. 4794), H403 [16JA]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see S. 2420), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 5006), H1126 [13FE]

——— provide a credit for eldercare expenses (see S. 3028), S3293 [7JN]

——— reduce estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 3638), S7050 [15NO]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3052 [29MR]

Tax-exempt organizations: allow certain veterans organizations to take into account membership of spouses, widows, and widowers of Armed Forces members for purposes of determining tax-exempt status (see H.R. 7174), H9667 [27NO]

Trump, President: require annual reports on Federal expenditures made to personal business holdings and regulatory actions that financially benefit the President, his businesses, and those of his close family members (see H.R. 5182), H1441 [6MR]

Veterans: extend authorities relating to homeless veterans (see S. 3419), S6059 [6SE] (see H.R. 4898), H731 [30JA]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 3089), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 4958), H973 [7FE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7720 [26JY] (see H.R. 6796, 6797), H8724 [13SE] (see H.R. 7390), H10586 [21DE]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]

Women: oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S2924 [24MY]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 549), S3952 [14JN]

Court decisions

Ms. L. et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’) et al., preliminary injunction blocking family separation and ordering the Federal Government to implement family reunification procedures, S4462 [27JN]

Essays

State of the Union: Oliver Minshall, S576 [30JA]

Eulogies

Shea, Mary Ellen: by Mary F. Shea, E1038 [19JY]

Factsheets

Tax Relief Pays American Workers: Senator Inhofe, S129 [10JA]

Letters

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program extension: several Representatives, H1546 [14MR]

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H3580 [26AP]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3580 [26AP]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H8139 [12SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8140 [12SE]

Family Savings Act: Nancy A. LeaMond, AARP (organization), H9132 [27SE]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Marc Mauer, Sentencing Project (organization), H4317 [22MY]

——— several organizations, H4316 [22MY]

Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program reauthorization and Geriatric Academic Career Awards program reinstatement: Maura Brennan, National Association for Geriatric Education and National Association of Geriatric Education Centers, S2795 [21MY]

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: several Representatives, H5099 [13JN]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act: Christopher Detzler, National Council of Social Security Management Associations, Inc., H747 [5FE]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House), H746 [5FE]

——— Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network, H748 [5FE]

——— Gretchen Knauff, Disability Rights Connecticut, Inc., H747 [5FE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Feeding America (organization), H9105 [27SE]

Transition Improvement Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7137 [24JY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H7137 [24JY]

Lists

Companies increasing compensation as result of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, S129 [10JA]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2019: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1080 [13FE]

Motions

Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (S. 1091), S4351 [21JN]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Taxation: make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9172 [28SE]

Poems

‘‘Chose To’’ Frederick Porter, E1256 [13SE]

‘‘Dancing Angels,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E8 [8JA]

‘‘Faith of Our Fathers,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E833 [13JN]

‘‘Pure,’’ Geneva Cunningham, H1510 [13MR]

Press releases

Heroism Knows No Gender—Veterans Outreach Center Serves Female Veteran Families: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H4991 [8JN]

How the Salvation Army Helped a Mother and Her Children Keep Their Home: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H4992 [8JN]

Proclamations

Declaration of Mothers—A Proclamation and a Pledge for the Preservation of Liberty and Virtue: HomeMakers for America (organization), E123 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, H576 [19JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA]

Air Force Enlisted Village (organization): anniversary, E170 [13FE]

Albuquerque, NM: anniversary of Martineztown Food Pantry, E310 [14MR]

American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.: anniversary, E321 [15MR]

Armed Forces: allow terminally ill Survivor Benefit Plan participants to change beneficiaries outside of open season, H4568 [22MY]

——— authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers, H9801 [10DE]

——— expand preventive health care services under the TRICARE program to include cost sharing for contraception, H5783 [27JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4871), H596 [20JA]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service, H9799, H9801 [10DE]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (H.R. 5882), H7140, H7141 [24JY]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations, H5720 [26JN], H9046 [26SE]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H3731 [27AP], H7134–H7140 [24JY]

Assistance League of Glendale, CA (organization): anniversary, E658 [16MY]

Audage, Natalie: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1432 [19OC]

Aurora, CO: anniversary of Aurora Interfaith Community Services, E1504 [9NO]

Austin, TX: tribute to Austin Habitat for Humanity, H5635 [25JN]

Baby Bureau (organization): tribute, H7828 [5SE]

Beaver County, PA: tribute to volunteer efforts to promote Wear Red on Fridays events to honor the military, H5204 [15JN]

Black Family Development, Inc.: anniversary, E987 [10JY]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (H. Res. 818), H3159 [12AP]

Blank, Helen: Coalition on Human Needs Special Human Needs Hero award recipient, E1023 [17JY]

Bravo, Matthew E. and Summer Buchanan: tribute to birth of child, E183 [14FE]

Brevard County, FL: tribute to Family Christmas Extravaganza, E1565 [28NO]

Brownsville, TX: anniversary of Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville, E1462 [26OC]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to Gerard Place (organization), E500 [18AP]

California: tribute to organizations that provide refuge and support for domestic violence victims, H1130 [14FE]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: funding, H5126 [13JN]

Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc.: anniversary, E1349 [28SE]

Childproof America (organization): tribute to efforts to promote public awareness of human trafficking, E656 [15MY]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (H. Con. Res. 72), H4234 [18MY], H8844–H8847 [25SE]

——— fund family services to help keep children safe and supported at home and ensure children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings, H891 [6FE]

Children’s Advocacy Alliance: tribute to Heroes for Hope race, H3752 [7MY]

Chinese American Council of Sacramento, CA: tribute to Gold Mountain Celebration, E1673 [13DE]

Christian Relief Services, Inc.: tribute, E1287 [25SE]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (H.R. 5233), E1608 [6DE]

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.: anniversary, E499 [18AP]

Colleges and universities: affordability, H1509 [13MR]

Columbus, OH: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority recipient of Dept. of HUD Family Unification Program housing voucher grants, E1589 [30NO]

Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, CA, Inc.: tribute, E1353 [2OC]

Community development: tribute to role of community associations in development of planned communities, E518 [24AP]

Community Resources for Children (organization): tribute, E1568 [28NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H27 [9JA]

——— legislative priorities, H422 [17JA], H495, H499 [18JA]

Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth: observance of Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, H4270 [21MY], H4585, H4587, H4591, H4592 [23MY]

Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus: importance, E1587 [30NO]

Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to Senior Corps Foster Grandparent program, H8175 [13SE]

Courts: provide victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis, H3463 [24AP]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H575 [19JA]

Crowe, Andrew and Michelle: tribute to birth of child, E1069 [25JY]

DaGrossa, Pamela: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H607 [21JA], H1379 [6MR], H8176, H8179 [13SE], E1335 [28SE]

DePass, W. Brunson, III and Emily Barnhill: tribute to birth of child, E16 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H10150 [12DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3579–H3581 [26AP], H10149 [12DE]

Dept. of Defense: provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased, H4568 [22MY]

——— restore GI Bill transfer eligibility, H7875 [6SE]

——— submit human rights report on efforts relative to repatriation of U.S. soldiers remains, Korean-American family reunifications, and travel security risks, E728 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: amend certain abstinence education programs relative to a youth empowerment program, H532 [18JA]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse, H9249 [28SE]

——— disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (H.R. 5889), H5123–H5125 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, H614 [22JA]

——— Office of Refugee Resettlement funding for housing children separated from parents attempting to enter the U.S. illegally through reduction in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding, H6163 [12JY]

——— promote child care and early learning (H.R. 3773), H1736 [21MR], H7883 [6SE]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (H.R. 5890), H5125–H5127 [13JN], H5156, H5158 [14JN]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence, H1470, H1471 [7MR]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (H.R. 1478), H1621, H1622 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— submit biennial plan to reduce rate of maternal mortality (H.R. 5761), H3958 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: importance of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H3986 [16MY]

——— transfer of funds from FEMA to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to upgrade detention facilities, H8162 [12SE], H8182 [13SE]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (H.R. 5793), H6010–H6013 [10JY]

——— develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (H.R. 4258), H178–H181 [16JA]

——— proposed changes to public housing assistance programs, H3769 [7MY]

——— support affordable and public housing programs, H3986 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), H6282–H6285 [17JY]

——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention, E1681 [17DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4302–H4319 [22MY], H7929 [7SE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), H10396–H10401 [20DE]

Dept. of Labor: extend pilot program on off-base transition training for veterans and spouses, H7139 [24JY]

——— prioritize provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, H9801 [10DE]

Dept. of State: facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (H.R. 6193), H6055 [11JY]

——— report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3460–H3464 [24AP], E535 [25AP]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (H.R. 5626), H6015–H6017 [10JY], E678 [17MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify treatment of certain surviving spouses under contracting goals and preferences (H.R. 5044), H4259, H4260 [21MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), H8754–H8759 [25SE]

——— homeless veterans programs funding, H4994 [8JN]

——— make grants to eligible organizations to provide transition assistance to members of the Armed Forces recently separated from active duty and their spouses, H7139 [24JY]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (H.R. 5486), E443 [12AP]

——— provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, H9799, H9800 [10DE]

——— provide for headstones and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty (H.R. 4335), H3755 [7MY]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), H9794–H9802 [10DE]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (H.R. 6409), H6637 [23JY]

——— Supportive Services for Veteran Families funding, H4991, H4992 [8JN]

Discrimination: prohibit in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (H.R. 2640), H9698 [29NO]

District of Columbia: condemn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in predominantly Latino neighborhoods resulting in detention of residents without an arrest warrant or probable cause, H7681 [25JY]

Drugs: establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (H.R. 5891), H5127–H5129 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

Economy: impact of government policies on unequal distribution of wealth and income, H767–H774 [5FE], E144 [6FE], E151 [7FE]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3131–H3137 [11AP], H4682–H4688 [23MY]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H3586 [26AP]

——— revitalize the middle class, H1172–H1174 [14FE], H6563 [19JY]

——— status, H7167 [25JY], H8164–H8168 [12SE]

Elgin, IL: opening of Greater Elgin Family Care Center, E1007 [12JY]

Every Kid Outdoors program: establish to provide free access to Federal land and waters to 4th grade students (H.R. 3186), H8139, H8140 [12SE]

FAA: require sink or sanitizing equipment in lactation area in commercial service airports, H3650 [26AP]

Families in Arms, Inc.: tribute, E1281 [24SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, H780 [5FE]

——— reform, H1479 [8MR]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6014), H4983 [8JN], H7865–H7868 [5SE], H9359 [28SE], E1356 [2OC]

Federal agencies and departments: require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (H.R. 5401), H1682 [19MR]

Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (S. 1091), H5131–H5133 [13JN]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (H.R. 2598), H1200 [15FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621, H1622 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], H3354 [17AP]

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5798 [27JN]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H10274 [19DE]

Foote, Gina and Tucker: tribute to birth of child, H4744 [5JN]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to Northeast Indiana Base Community Council Race for the Warrior, E431 [11AP]

Franklin, PA: anniversary of Grace Learning Center, H9746 [30NO]

Gold Star Mothers of Northern California (organization): tribute, E1585 [30NO]

Goodwill Industries Week: observance, H3869 [9MY]

Government regulations: exempt from additional safeguards any mandate that protects children from sexual predators, prevents domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault, or requires a background check for school and other employees, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, E439 [12AP]

Harpster, Abe and Trish: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H8175 [13SE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (H.R. 1318), H10058–H10061 [11DE]

Hernandez, Lina: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1436 [23OC]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6568 [19JY], H9140 [27SE]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (H. Con. Res. 120), H3837 [9MY]

——— support affordable housing programs, E916 [26JN]

Immigration: assessment of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and its recipients, H5013–H5016 [8JN]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H1375, H1377 [6MR], H1451 [7MR], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR], H1586 [14MR], H1706 [20MR], H3227–H3230 [13AP], H3352 [17AP], H5088–H5090 [12JN], H5222 [15JN], H5436, H5437, H5501 [21JN], E157 [7FE]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 1468), H5487 [21JN]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H25, H27, H30, H66, H75–H77 [9JA], H87, H92, H93, H95, H97, H99, H110, H127 [10JA], H135, H136, H162, H164 [11JA], H398 [16JA], H415, H424–H428, H456, H457–H462 [17JA], H480, H482, H491, H505–H508, H530, H531, H534, H535, H539, H540, H548–H551 [18JA], H558, H573 [19JA], H586, H598 [20JA], H607 [21JA], H612, H613, H615, H616, H617, H621, H622, H623 [22JA], H694–H696 [30JA], H766 [5FE], H825, H826, H893 [6FE], H906, H912–H965, H969–H972 [7FE], H978, H997–H1000, H1066–H1070 [8FE], H1143 [14FE], H1181, H1203 [15FE], H1249 [26FE], H1279 [27FE], H1355 [5MR], H1454–H1456 [7MR], H1496 [8MR], H1557, H1558 [14MR], H1648 [15MR], H1761–H1765, H2023 [22MR], H3106 [11AP], H3354 [17AP], H5373, H5374, H5377, H5378 [21JN], E63 [18JA], E89 [22JA], E1076 [26JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), H460 [17JA], H485 [18JA]

——— comparison of treatment of children separated from their parents who were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally with other children who are separated from their parents, H5499 [21JN]

——— economic impact of illegal immigration, H1130 [14FE]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 392), H1170 [14FE]

——— establish skills-based immigration points system, focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and minor children, eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, and limit number of refugees admitted annually (S. 1720), H5966 [28JN]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 1970), H3959 [15MY]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 6580), H8847–H8849 [25SE]

——— historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, H1129, H1137 [14FE], H1203 [15FE], H1270 [27FE], H5196 [14JN], H5583 [25JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1546 [14MR], H5003 [8JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, H5765 [27JN], H6487–H6493 [18JY], H6577 [19JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (H.R. 6135), H5274, H5275, H5277 [19JN], H5424, H5441, H5442, H5491 [21JN], H5638 [25JN], H5670 [26JN], H6125, H6126 [12JY], H6573, H6574 [19JY], H7712 [26JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H4851, H4855, H4859, H4867 [7JN], H5098, H5100, H5102, H5139, H5140, H5142–H5150 [13JN], H5155, H5162, H5188, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5204 [15JN], H5228, H5229, H5231, H5275–H5278 [19JN], H5289, H5290, H5291, H5292, H5293, H5294, H5298, H5300, H5348, H5349, H5356–H5358 [20JN], H5366, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5371, H5440, H5488–H5505 [21JN], H5510, H5521, H5578 [22JN], H5583–H5585, H5637–H5642 [25JN], H5850, H5970 [28JN], H5994 [10JY], H6043, H6044, H6054–H6057, H6101–H6104, H6108 [11JY], H6163 [12JY], H6483 [18JY], H6634 [23JY], H7865 [5SE], E783 [6JN], E883 [21JN], E991 [10JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (H. Res. 927), H5077 [12JN]

——— provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, H1431 [6MR]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered the U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (H.R. 4796), H422 [17JA]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (H.R. 4796), H890 [6FE], H5426, H5430, H5482, H5484 [21JN], H5574 [22JN], H5762 [27JN], H5970 [28JN]

——— reform, H76–H78 [9JA], H163 [11JA], H480 [18JA], H632 [29JA], H906, H971 [7FE], H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5088–H5090 [12JN], H5820 [28JN], H7716–H7719 [26JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

——— require enforcement of existing immigration laws, H1131 [14FE], H3309 [13AP], H3738 [27AP], H5018 [8JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5760, H5762 [27JN], H7803 [4SE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN], H7691 [26JY], E1080 [26JY]

——— reverse ban on travel abroad under advance parole permits for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H3869 [9MY]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Hoosier Homestead Award recipients, E380 [29MR]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Marion County Commission on Youth, E1288 [25SE]

——— anniversary of Wheeler Mission Ministries, E1331 [28SE]

Insurance: proposed rule relative to extending short-term, limited-duration health plans, H3588 [26AP]

Internal Revenue Code: make technical corrections, H2026 [22MR]

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.: anniversary, E876 [20JN]

Japan: urge resolution to international parental child abduction case, H5753 [27JN]

Jewish Community Alliance: anniversary, H1172 [14FE], E182 [14FE]

Jorjorian, Anoosh: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1468 [26OC]

Kaitlin Murphy Foundation: tribute, H6045 [11JY]

Kansas City, MO: anniversary of United Way of Greater Kansas City, E1416 [16OC]

Kelly, Brian: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H9395 [28SE]

Knights of Lithuania (organization): tribute to Council 143, E182 [14FE]

Langhorne, PA: Sesame Place (theme park) designation as Certified Autism Center by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, H3731 [27AP]

Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (organization): anniversary, E495 [18AP]

Lessfield, Ira A.: Lawyers for Children America (organization) Janet Reno Outstanding Community Partner Award recipient, H9700 [29NO]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of Catholic High School for Boys Marine Corps JROTC program and tribute to fundraisers for construction of Gold Star families monument, H3752 [7MY]

Loisaida, Inc.: tribute to Loisaida Center Festival, E723 [23MY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Atwater Park Center, E1176 [24AU]

——— anniversary of Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic, E1287 [25SE]

——— anniversary of YWCA Greater Los Angeles, E1481 [30OC]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H462–H469 [17JA], H480, H482, H488, H491, H492, H493 [18JA], H561, H562, H572, H574–H581 [19JA], E72, E74 [19JA]

——— commend marchers at North Carolina event, H136 [11JA]

Medicaid: ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth, H5515 [22JN]

——— extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care in a home or community care setting, H10047–H10050 [11DE]

——— increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (H.R. 4866), E71 [19JA]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care, and reduce certain Federal medical assistance percentages and funds (H.R. 7397), H10590 [22DE]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, H9044 [26SE]

Mendiola, Evangelina: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1301 [25SE]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (H.R. 1757), H5520 [22JN]

Merced County, CA: tribute to Merced County Human Services Agency All Dads Matter programs, E921 [26JN]

Miami Bridge (organization): tribute, H8174 [13SE]

Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services, Inc.: anniversary, H6051 [11JY]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), H9358 [28SE]

Montana Outfitters and Guides Association: tribute to Hearts Under the Big Sky program, E944 [28JN]

Mother’s Day: observance, H3753 [7MY], H3986 [16MY]

Motion pictures: tribute to release of ‘‘I Lived on Parker Avenue’’ documentary on adoption, E298 [13MR]

Mullin, Paul and Mary Kate: tribute to birth of child, E1407 [16OC]

NAFTA: impact on U.S. wages and workforce, H9731 [29NO]

Napa County, CA: anniversary of UpValley Family Centers, E1193 [4SE]

National Adoption Day: observance, H9474 [13NO], H9514 [14NO], H9657 [27NO], E1432 [19OC]

National Adoption Month: observance, H9657 [27NO]

National Domestic Violence Hotline: tribute, H7867 [5SE]

National Donate Life Month: designate (H. Res. 827), E456 [13AP]

National Foster Care Month: observance, H3764 [7MY], H4270 [21MY], H4585, H4591, H4592 [23MY]

National Missing Children’s Day: observance, E732 [24MY]

National Month of the Military Child: observance, H3214 [13AP]

National Network To End Domestic Violence: impact of ‘‘Domestic Violence Counts—A 24-Hour National Census of Domestic Violence Services’’ report, H7868 [5SE]

Native Americans: remove certain Native American blood requirements for members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to allow heirs and devisees to title to allotted tribal lands (H.R. 2606), H8134–H8136 [12SE]

——— remove certain Native American blood requirements for members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to allow heirs and devisees to title to allotted tribal lands (H.R. 2606), Senate amendments, H10303–H10305 [19DE]

Newtown, PA: Washington Crossing National Cemetery dedication of Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, E810 [8JN]

Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security: call for resignation relative to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5370 [21JN]

Northampton Township, PA: tribute to Miracle League of Northampton Township, H3349 [17AP]

Northern Virginia Family Service (organization): tribute to Training Futures program graduates, E966 [3JY]

O’Brien, Jennifer: American Mothers Inc., New York Mother of the Year award recipient, H3495 [24AP]

Ohio: condemn Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid of immigrant workers at meat processing plants, H5348 [20JN]

Omni Family Health, Inc.: tribute, E1543 [20NO]

Orange County, CA: anniversary of Family Caregiver Resource Center, E1525 [14NO]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, H5077, H5078–H5083 [12JN]

PEACE, Inc.: anniversary, H1757 [22MR]

Pensacola, FL: tribute to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, E128 [2FE]

Petoskey, MI: anniversary of Nehemiah Project, E1161 [17AU]

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families (organization): anniversary, E624 [10MY]

Place Called Home (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1580 [29NO]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: fetal tissue research and women’s health care services funding, H501 [18JA]

——— provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]

Plymouth Fragment Society: anniversary, E797 [7JN]

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: support efforts to address issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy and militarism, H5188–H5195 [14JN]

Potocki, Kathy and Pete: Danny Fund (organization) Valentine’s Ball honorees, E389 [2AP]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), H9578 [27NO], H10054–H10057 [11DE]

Project NOW, Inc.: anniversary, E1217 [6SE]

Public welfare programs: extend grants, measure employment outcomes of exiting recipients, and make corrections to data exchange standards of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 7264), H10124 [12DE]

——— importance, H4588 [23MY]

——— institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 5489), H3965 [15MY]

Read Across America Day: observance (H. Res. 753), E225 [27FE]

Rock Hill, SC: tribute to Palmetto Women’s Center, H1587 [14MR]

Rodwin, Lisa B.: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation recipient, E441 [12AP]

Romano, Pam: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angel in Adoption Award recipient, E678 [17MY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, E1681 [17DE]

Saline County, IL, Homemakers Education Association: anniversary, E521 [24AP]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Community Health Partnership, E1290 [25SE]

San Luis Obispo County, CA: tribute to Children and Families Commission First 5 San Luis Obispo County Children’s Bill of Rights, H1758 [22MR]

Sandusky, OH: Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on Corso’s Flower and Garden Center, H5196 [14JN]

SBA: codify Boots to Business Program, H4677 [23MY]

——— codify Boots to Business Program (H.R. 5193), H1703 [20MR]

SEC: clarify that family offices and family clients are accredited investors, H6307 [17JY]

Senior citizens: provide equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older individuals (H.R. 4222), H6469 [18JY]

Sessions, James and Angie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1405 [12OC]

South Carolina Free Clinic Association: tribute to free health clinics, H4856 [7JN]

South Glens Falls, NY: tribute to Moreau Community Center, E387 [2AP]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (H.R. 947), H5156 [14JN]

——— improve and strengthen representative payment program (H.R. 4547), H741–H749 [5FE], E154 [7FE]

Supreme Court: authorize Speaker Ryan to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House in the matter of U.S. v. Texas relative to use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, E412 [10AP]

——— hearing of arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, H1588–H1595 [14MR]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo, E510 [23AP]

——— tribute to McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center, E381 [29MR]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, H3578, H3588 [26AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H8 [8JA], H22, H72–H75 [9JA], H85, H91, H93, H94, H128, H129 [10JA], H163, H164 [11JA], H177, H399–H401 [16JA], H422, H457, H469–H471 [17JA], H489, H491, H539 [18JA], H573 [19JA], H585 [20JA], H656, H671 [29JA], H684, H688 [30JA], H767 [5FE], H829, H897, H898 [6FE], H979 [8FE], H1173 [14FE], H1201 [15FE], H1257–H1262 [26FE], H1272, H1329 [27FE], H1355 [5MR], H1422, H1425–H1431 [6MR], H1449 [7MR], H1616 [15MR], H1684–H1688 [19MR], H1702 [20MR], H3085–H3089 [10AP], H3104, H3108 [11AP], H3230, H3307 [13AP], H3331 [16AP], H3351, H3352, H3353, H3367, H3382, H3393 [17AP], H3404, H3405, H3436 [18AP], H3456, H3457, H3460, H3497–H3501 [24AP], H3581, H3589 [26AP], H3710 [27AP], H3768, H3770, H3773, H3774 [7MY], H3839, H3841, H3842 [9MY], H3915 [10MY], H3960–H3962 [15MY], H3990 [16MY], H4742, H4763–H4768 [5JN], H4780 [6JN], H4858 [7JN], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5029, H5083–H5088 [12JN], H5278 [19JN], H5348 [20JN], H5510, H5576 [22JN], H5642–H5646 [25JN], H5655 [26JN], H5756, H5757 [27JN], H6047 [11JY], H6245 [16JY], H6554 [18JY], H6577, H6585 [19JY], H6634 [23JY], H7171, H7648, H7649 [25JY], H9141 [27SE], E231 [27FE], E1084 [26JY]

——— impact on stock market, H177 [16JA]

——— impact on women, H65 [9JA]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit relative to any stillborn child of a taxpayer (H.R. 3549), H1530 [13MR]

——— encourage retirement and family savings, H10472 [20DE]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), H8891 [26SE], H9094, H9118–H9134 [27SE]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

——— extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H8896 [26SE], H9094, H9139 [27SE], H9158–H9174 [28SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), motion to recommit, H9173 [28SE]

——— permit unborn children to be account beneficiaries of section 529 education savings accounts, H10474 [20DE]

——— prohibit making permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business unless enactment will not harm the financial position of Medicare and Social Security trust funds, H9173 [28SE]

——— rates, H93 [10JA]

——— reform, H7876 [6SE]

——— reform dependent care flexible spending accounts, H8894 [26SE]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H3436–H3438 [18AP]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, H30 [9JA], H86, H93 [10JA]

Taylor, Kristin Hill: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Tolleson, Lauren and Jesse: tribute to birth of child, E528 [24AP]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, H398 [16JA], H416, H418, H421 [17JA]

——— evaluation of administration, H7166 [25JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to family values, H5635–H5642 [25JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, H5249 [19JN], H6050, H6052 [11JY], H6164 [12JY], H6565 [19JY], H7091, H7101, H7102 [24JY], H7656 [25JY], H8120 [12SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, H1355 [5MR], H1375, H1377 [6MR], H1446 [7MR], H1530 [13MR], H5013–H5016 [8JN], H5372–H5374 [21JN], H5666 [26JN], H6122 [12JY], E1741 [31DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to race relations, H5366 [21JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, H8896 [26SE]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5489, H5490 [21JN], H5967 [28JN]

——— Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, H3766–H3773 [7MY]

——— oppose Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, E490 [17AP]

——— proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, H4246, H4272–H4275 [21MY]

Tuesday’s Children (organization): tribute, H3578 [26AP]

Turnbull, Raphael (Rae): California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1433 [19OC]

Type One Parent Project (TOPP) Foundation: tribute, H1379 [6MR]

U.N.: U.S. opposition to WHO resolution promoting breastfeeding, H6119 [12JY]

United Kingdom: right to life debate relative to Alfie Evans, H3586 [26AP]

United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): tribute to Salute to Military Spouses campaign, H7864 [5SE]

Utica, NY: anniversary of Masonic Care Community of New York, H3562 [25AP]

Valentine’s Day: observance, H1130 [14FE]

Vera House, Inc.: tribute to White Ribbon Campaign against domestic violence and sexual abuse, H1736 [21MR]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4958), H4258, H4259 [21MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, H1170 [14FE], H1377 [6MR], H7674 [25JY], H8250 [13SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 6545), H8250 [13SE], H8847 [25SE], H8900, H8901 [26SE], H9156, H9393, H9394, H9396 [28SE], E1309 [26SE], E1316 [27SE], E1356 [2OC]

Walnut, IL: anniversary of Rotary Club of Walnut, IL, E460 [13AP]

Watertown, NY: anniversary of North Country Family Health Center at North Elementary School, E1658 [12DE]

Watkins Glen, NY: anniversary of Arc of Schuyler, E685 [18MY]

WEAVE Inc.: anniversary, E103 [29JA], E133 [5FE]

Wichita, KS: opening of Wichita Advanced Learning Library, H5185 [14JN]

Wilkinson, Sarah and Robert: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1300 [25SE]

Women: address postpartum depression, H4292 [22MY]

YMCA: tribute, H1466 [7MR]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Yonkers Family YMCA, E1398 [12OC]

Ypsilanti, MI: opening of YMCA Child Development Center, E823 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 510), S574 [30JA], S4487, S4488, S4494 [27JN]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, S1905–S1908, S1910–S1913, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]

——— provide for conscience protections of health care professionals, S271 [18JA]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (S. Res. 710), S7194 [28NO]

Armed Forces: expand and improve consumer credit protections for members and their dependents (S. 3334), S5805 [22AU]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families, S4024 [19JN]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (S. 2457), S1247 [27FE]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families, S4024 [19JN]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (S. 2379), S1248 [27FE], S1755 [15MR]

——— issue ‘‘Gold Star Families Forever Stamp’’ to honor sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one in combat, S3937 [14JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S354 [19JA], S383, S387 [20JA], S396, S400, S408–S410, S414, S426 [21JA]

——— provide flexibility in housing treatment of families of members undergoing a permanent change of station by allowing them to leave early or remain at their current duty station for up to six months (S. 1154), S2860 [23MY]

Bowlsbey, Bryan and Senator Duckworth: tribute to birth of child, S2283, S2284 [18AP], S2304 [19AP]

Brownsville, TX: report on visit to immigration detention facility, S2960 [4JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2659 [15MY]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S33–S35 [4JA]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (S. 2387), S1135 [15FE]

Chicago, IL: express condolences to victims of Little Village neighborhood house fire, S5951 [27AU]

——— tribute to Chicago HEAL (Hospital Engagement, Action, and Leadership) Initiative, S6436 [2OC]

Children and youth: fund family services to help keep children safe and supported at home and ensure children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings, S800 [8FE], S1731, S1732 [14MR], S2715 [16MY]

China: laws governing number of children permitted in families, S442 [22JA]

Connecticut: tribute to refugee support agencies and constituents for efforts to assist refugees, S4269 [20JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority to enforce consumer credit protections for Armed Forces members and their dependents, S5804, S5805 [22AU]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S1995 [9AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: redirect subsidies provided to large farms to small and medium-sized farms, S7414 [11DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S7918–S7921 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, S518 [25JA]

——— improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2954 [4JN], S3882 [13JN]

——— prohibit funding to revise, rebuild, or renovate military bases to house undocumented and unaccompanied minors, S3938 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (S. 2596), S1950 [22MR]

——— prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

——— provide greater support to college students with dependents by increasing access to on-campus child care (S. 1690), S675 [7FE]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (S. 2351), S550 [29JA]

Dept. of HHS: conduct full review of oversight, staffing, training, medication, and licensing policies at Office of Refugee Resettlement facilities, ensure humane treatment of detainees, and ensure contact between children and parents, S5987, S5988 [28AU]

——— disapprove rule on compliance with title X requirements by family planning project recipients in selecting subrecipients to provide services (H.J. Res. 43), S273 [18JA]

——— eliminate title X family planning grants, S6205 [18SE]

——— establish a National Family Caregiving Strategy (H.R. 3759), S68 [8JA]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401 [21JA]

——— extend the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, S342 [19JA]

——— improve guardianship oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (S. 3669), S7192 [28NO]

——— promote child care and early learning (S. 1806), S675 [7FE]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (S. 2888), S2795 [21MY]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence, S1863 [21MR]

——— require States to adopt a centralized system to expedite placement of children in foster care or guardianship, or for adoption, across State lines, and provide grants to States to develop such a system, S796 [8FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for operation or construction of internment camps or family detention centers and re-establish Family Case Management Program (S. 3567), S6782–S6784 [11OC]

——— protect information submitted pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 229), S119 [10JA]

Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, S1415 [7MR]

——— urge investigation into Alexander County, IL, Housing Authority, S6298 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), S5564 [1AU], S6490 [3OC]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (S. 717), House amendment, S5669 [15AU]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), S7505 [12DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (S. 2795), S2535 [8MY], S2580 [9MY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S6520 [4OC], S7449, S7450 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (S. 2070), S7841 [19DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand and strengthen VA caregiver programs, S2816 [22MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), S6254 [18SE]

——— provide for a consistent eligibility date for provision of memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable (H.R. 3656), S1320, S1321 [1MR]

——— provide headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries (S. 2248), S1321 [1MR], S7896 [19DE]

Drugs: impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, S39–S42 [4JA]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

Economy: corporate profits versus economic well-being of the populace, S1759 [15MR]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4396–S4398 [26JN]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S3004 [6JN]

——— status, S5394 [26JY], S5441 [30JY], S5706 [20AU], S5745 [21AU], S5886 [23AU], S6794–S6798 [11OC]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (S. Res. 496), S2498 [26AP]

Executive Office of the President: appoint family reunification czar to manage reunification process for immigrant families separated at or near ports of entry, S4356 [25JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S674–S677, S681 [7FE], S966 [14FE]

Federal Task Force To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: establish (S. 1091), S1977, S1978 [22MR]

——— establish (S. 1091), House amendments, S4351 [21JN]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (S. Res. 522), S6103 [6SE]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (S. Res. 472), S2225 [17AP]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (H.R. 1318), S7622 [13DE]

I Am for the Child Day: observance, S2258 [18AP]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), unanimous-consent request, S5328 [25JY]

——— address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), S4267, S4293 [20JN], S4319–S4324, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4355 [25JN], S4395 [26JN], S4928 [12JY], S5097 [19JY], S5329, S5330 [25JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, S159–S161 [11JA], S1364, S1365 [6MR], S1410–S1413 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1646, S1647 [13MR], S1882 [21MR], S4295 [20JN], S5557 [1AU]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S5, S11–S13 [3JA], S28, S35 [4JA], S53–S59, S62 [8JA], S91 [9JA], S114, S118–S120, S130–S135 [10JA], S144 [11JA], S173, S174 [16JA], S214, S218–S223, S256–S264 [17JA], S267, S276, S280, S282–S289, S303, S306–S308 [18JA], S315–S318, S320, S324, S331, S335–S342 [19JA], S360–S366, S368–S370, S387–S393 [20JA], S395–S400, S402–S404, S411–S412, S416–S423, S427 [21JA], S430–S433, S436 [22JA], S446–S449 [23JA], S478–S482 [24JA], S508 [25JA], S543 [29JA], S599 [5FE], S619–S624 [6FE], S694–S699 [7FE], S797 [8FE], S1326–S1328 [5MR], S1915–S1918 [22MR], S2023 [10AP], S2410 [25AP], S2869–S2871 [23MY], S4388 [26JN], S5474 [31JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), unanimous-consent request, S1917 [22MR], S2870 [23MY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1852), S54 [8JA], S285 [18JA], S334, S335, S336 [19JA]

——— eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, limit President’s discretion in setting number of refugees admitted, reduce family-sponsored immigrants, and create a new classification for parents of adult U.S. citizens, S941 [14FE]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 392), S5690 [16AU]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (S. 281), S7782 [18DE]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S671 [7FE], S795, S804, S807, S832 [8FE], S855–S868 [12FE], S889–S904 [13FE], S929, S930–S965 [14FE], S1131–S1135, S1138–S1149, S1152–S1155 [15FE], S1365 [6MR], S3978 [18JN]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1254 [27FE], S1260 [28FE], S1365 [6MR]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (S. 3263), unanimous-consent request, S5329 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (S. 3036), S3926 [13JN], S3963 [18JN], S4026, S4028 [19JN], S4267, S4269, S4294 [20JN], S4320 [21JN], S4356 [25JN], S4464 [27JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (S. 3091), S5047 [18JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S1156 [15FE], S2959–S2961 [4JN], S2982–S2985 [5JN], S3872, S3874, S3925–S3927 [13JN], S3961–S3965, S3969, S3976–S3978 [18JN], S4012, S4019, S4025–S4030, S4249–S4251 [19JN], S4255, S4257, S4260–S4263, S4265–S4270, S4273, S4276, S4293–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319–S4327, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4354–S4358 [25JN], S4380, S4386–S4388 [26JN], S4462–S4465, S4467, S4496, S4498–S4500 [27JN], S4691, S4697 [28JN], S4882, S4900, S4908 [11JY], S5083 [19JY], S5117 [23JY], S5328–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S5557, S5561–S5564 [1AU], S6027 [4SE], S6461 [3OC]

——— potential impact of loss of legal status for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children on U.S. economic growth, S694 [7FE]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (S. 2937), S4026 [19JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America, S957 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

——— reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467, S4501 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S7027–S7029 [15NO]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (S. 3227), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S., S3964 [18JN]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (S. Res. 707), S7578 [13DE]

Insurance: proposed rule relative to extending short-term, limited-duration health plans, S2545 [8MY]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (S. Res. 431), S2330 [19AP]

Kagame, Paul: tribute to leadership and efforts by Rwandan President to rebuild economy and infrastructure, S454–S458 [23JA]

Kids to Parks Day: designate (S. Res. 468), S2188 [16AP]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to target and influence Latino voters, S2374 [24AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to target and influence Latino voters, S2374 [24AP]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, S270, S272 [18JA], S322, S324, S344 [19JA]

Members of Congress: allow tours of detention facilities that house unaccompanied alien children, S3926 [13JN]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma, S6174 [17SE]

——— address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (S. 774), S1280 [28FE], S2787 [21MY], S6436 [2OC]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S5694 [16AU], S6364 [27SE], S7842 [19DE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 704), S7099 [26NO], S7151 [28NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 704), S7099 [26NO], S7151 [28NO]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 657), S6365 [27SE]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 681), S6881 [11OC]

National Donate Life Month: designate (S. Res. 479), S2349 [23AP]

National Family Service Learning Week: designate (S. Res. 688), S7247 [29NO]

National Foster Care Month: designate (S. Res. 513), S2733 [16MY]

——— observance, S2715 [16MY]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (S. Res. 637), S6365 [27SE]

National Runaway Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 711), S7453 [11DE]

Native Americans: remove certain Native American blood requirements for members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to allow heirs and devisees to title to allotted tribal lands (H.R. 2606), S7576 [13DE]

Older Americans Month: designate (S. Res. 517), S2799 [21MY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3757 [12JN], S3868–S3871 [13JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (S. Res. 545), S3738, S3861 [12JN]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5891–S5893 [23AU], S6205 [18SE]

——— prohibit funding (S. 241), S273 [18JA]

Portland, ME: anniversary of Portland Housing Authority, S6137 [12SE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6153 [12SE]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 3692), S7339 [6DE]

Puerto Rico: temporarily reduce payroll taxes for workers, expand child tax credit, increase access to SBA programs to assist small businesses, and improve availability of economic statistics (S. 2873), S2782 [21MY]

Read Across America Day: observance (S. Res. 422), S1321 [1MR]

Rosenstein, Audrey: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S6337 [26SE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, S7426 [11DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (S. 2571), S1792 [19MR], S1834 [20MR], S1860 [21MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S3, S10 [3JA], S82 [9JA], S114–S116 [10JA], S276 [18JA]

Senate Rules: authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes (S. Res. 463), S2214 [17AP], S2283 [18AP], S2298, S2301 [19AP]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (S. Res. 480), S2349 [23AP]

South Georgia-Moody AFB, GA: inclusion in Association of Defense Communities Great American Defense Communities list, S1313 [1MR]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (S. 337), S674–S677, S682 [7FE]

——— improve and strengthen representative payment program (H.R. 4547), S1982 [22MR], S2010 [9AP]

Supreme Court: decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, S4466, S4485 [27JN]

——— decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt relative to Texas law restricting access to abortion services, S4485–S4488, S4493 [27JN]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 464), S2498 [26AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S10 [3JA], S81, S84, S100 [9JA], S113, S122–S124, S128 [10JA], S143, S157–S159 [11JA], S173 [16JA], S213, S227, S230, S234, S236 [17JA], S265, S281 [18JA], S446, S448 [23JA], S478, S482 [24JA], S507, S509–S511 [25JA], S531 [29JA], S557 [30JA], S601 [5FE], S617, S618 [6FE], S673 [7FE], S930, S932, S945 [14FE], S1132 [15FE], S1211 [26FE], S1224, S1229 [27FE], S1261, S1262, S1267, S1271 [28FE], S1295, S1298 [1MR], S1325, S1328–S1330 [5MR], S1344, S1346, S1349, S1400 [6MR], S1406, S1407 [7MR], S1530–S1533 [8MR], S1618 [12MR], S1645, S1655 [13MR], S1696, S1716, S1717 [14MR], S1742 [15MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1858 [21MR], S1886 [22MR], S1994 [9AP], S2021 [10AP], S2048, S2060, S2063–S2066 [11AP], S2085, S2087 [12AP], S2132 [16AP], S2191, S2193, S2195, S2196, S2198, S2199, S2207–S2214 [17AP], S2228, S2242 [18AP], S2290 [19AP], S2334 [23AP], S2360, S2372 [24AP], S2418 [25AP], S2505, S2507 [7MY], S2533 [8MY], S2560, S2570, S2571, S2587 [9MY], S2599 [10MY], S2658, S2672 [15MY], S2689 [16MY], S2736 [17MY], S2890, S2919 [24MY], S3013–S3016 [6JN], S3289 [7JN], S3395 [11JN], S3730, S3745 [12JN], S3864, S3877 [13JN], S3930 [14JN], S4012, S4017 [19JN], S4254, S4256, S4259, S4263–S4265, S4276 [20JN], S4313, S4315–S4318 [21JN], S4354, S4365 [25JN], S4380, S4381 [26JN], S4460, S4468, S4489–S4491 [27JN], S4690 [28JN], S4882 [11JY], S4960, S4963 [16JY], S4974 [17JY], S5027, S5050–S5052 [18JY], S5080 [19JY], S5227 [24JY], S5403 [26JY], S5464, S5465, S5467 [31JY], S5528 [1AU]

Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), S837 [8FE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S16 [3JA], S31, S36 [4JA], S49, S75 [8JA], S342 [19JA], S374 [20JA], S6966 [14NO]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, S174 [16JA], S218 [17JA]

——— evaluation of administration, S570–S572 [30JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, S458, S461–S462 [23JA], S482–S485 [24JA], S2450 [26AP], S2561–S2563 [9MY], S2867 [23MY], S2956 [4JN], S3001 [6JN], S3887–S3892 [13JN], S4013 [19JN], S4830 [9JY], S5082, S5099 [19JY], S5251–S5257 [24JY], S5397, S5405, S5406, S5409, S5416 [26JY], S5485, S5486, S5488–S5491 [31JY], S5532 [1AU], S5737 [21AU], S5812 [22AU], S5880–S5882 [23AU], S6708–S6710 [9OC], S6738, S6756, S6757 [10OC], S6779 [11OC], S7168–S7169 [28NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S620–S624 [6FE], S1326–S1328 [5MR], S4025 [19JN], S4275 [20JN], S5556–S5558 [1AU], S7844 [19DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, S7125 [27NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR], S4485, S4486 [27JN]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4274, S4295–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319, S4326 [21JN], S4355 [25JN]

——— proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, S2891 [24MY]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 4958), S6311 [25SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, S6213 [18SE], S6520 [4OC], S6768 [10OC]

Walters, Dan: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5420 [26JY]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (S. Res. 717), S7625 [13DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6757, Family Savings Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Border Security Policies and Activities Relative to Interdiction of Families Between Ports of Entry: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 1005) (H. Rept. 115–877), H7720 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2961) (S. Rept. 115–432), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization and Injury or Death From Wandering Characteristics of Children With Autism Reduction: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2070) (S. Rept. 115–200), S298 [18JA]

Every Kid Outdoors Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3186) (S. Rept. 115–394), S7189 [28NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 115–880), H7741 [3AU]

Family Savings Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6757) (H. Rept. 115–959), H8742 [24SE]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 115–699), H4582 [22MY]

Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2069) (H. Rept. 115–1023), H9525 [14NO]

Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5882) (H. Rept. 115–865), H7153 [24JY]

Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4998) (H. Rept. 115–732), H5091 [12JN]

Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5793) (H. Rept. 115–809), H6040 [10JY]

Jobs and Opportunity With Benefits and Services for Success Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5861) (H. Rept. 115–754), H5151 [13JN]

Maternal Health Accountability Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1112), S4843 [9JY]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act Amendment and Improvement: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3354), S6221 [18SE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act Revision and Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3029), S4843 [9JY]

Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6760) (H. Rept. 115–958), H8742 [24SE]

Remove Certain Native American Blood Requirements for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma To Allow Heirs and Devisees to Title to Allotted Tribal Lands: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2606) (S. Rept. 115–398), S7240 [29NO]

Remove Certain Native American Blood Requirements for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to Allow Heirs and Devisees to Title to Allotted Tribal Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2606) (H. Rept. 115–902), H7758 [21AU]

Request President and Direct Sec. of HHS Azar To Transmit Information on Health and Welfare of Children Separated From Parents Due to Zero Tolerance Policy: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 982) (H. Rept. 115–835), H6556 [18JY]

Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5044) (H. Rept. 115–689), H4241 [18MY]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1091), S1629 [12MR]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5649) (H. Rept. 115–864), H7153 [24JY]

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4958) (H. Rept. 115–688), H4241 [18MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: Child Survivors of the Holocaust (organization) Board of Directors, E991 [10JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Native Americans: remove certain Native American blood requirements for members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to allow heirs and devisees to title to allotted tribal lands (H.R. 2606), H10305 [19DE]

Statements

House Republican Tax Proposal Repeats Flaws in 2017 Tax Law: Robert Greenstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, H9173 [28SE]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Raid on Corso’s Flower and Garden Center, Sandusky, OH: Several Employees and Family Members, H5197, H5198 [14JN]

Public Housing Affordability: Mona Wadsworth, S4340 [21JN]

Science Is Clear—Separating Families Has Long-Term Damaging Psychological and Health Consequences for Children, Families, and Communities: Society for Research in Child Development, H5521 [22JN]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Deanna Butler, H5194 [14JN]

——— Liz Betty-Owens, H5195 [14JN]

——— Mashyla Buckmaster, H5194 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 72, express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged, H8844 [25SE]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6757, Family Savings Act, H9101 [27SE]

H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, H9101 [27SE]

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 1318, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act, H10058–H10060 [11DE]

H.R. 2606, remove certain Native American blood requirements for members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to allow heirs and devisees to title to allotted tribal lands, H8134 [12SE]

H.R. 3186, Every Kid Outdoors Act, H8139 [12SE]

H.R. 4258, Family Self-Sufficiency Act, H178–H180 [16JA]

H.R. 4335, Servicemember Family Burial Act, H3755 [7MY]

H.R. 4547, Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act, H741–H746 [5FE]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 4958, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, H4258 [21MY]

H.R. 5044, Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act, H4259 [21MY]

H.R. 5626, Intercountry Adoption Information Act, H6015 [10JY]

H.R. 5649, Transition Improvement Act, H7135–H7137 [24JY]

H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, H4302–H4310 [22MY]

H.R. 5793, Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act, H6010 [10JY]

H.R. 5882, Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act, H7140 [24JY]

H.R. 5889, Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act, H5124 [13JN]

H.R. 5890, Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act, H5125 [13JN]

H.R. 5891, Improving the Federal Response to Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder Act, H5127 [13JN]

H.R. 6014, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act reauthorization, H9359 [28SE]

H.R. 6580, First Responders Family Support Act, H8847 [25SE]

H.R. 6757, Family Savings Act, H9118–H9126 [27SE]

H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, H9158–H9165 [28SE]

S. 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act, H3460 [24AP]

S. 717, Pro Bono Work To Empower and Represent (POWER) Act, H6282 [17JY]

S. 1091, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act, S1977 [22MR], H5131 [13JN]

S. 2248, Dept. of Veterans Affairs provision of headstones and markers for graves of spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries, S1321 [1MR]

S. 2248, Veterans Benefits and Transition Act, H9794–H9798 [10DE]

S. 2328, Pay Our Military Act, S349 [19JA]

S. 2351, Preserving Teacher Loan Forgiveness for Military Spouses Act, S551 [29JA]

S. 2420, Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act, S908 [13FE]

S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act, S1249–S1251 [27FE]

S. 2596, FAFSA Fairness Act, S1950 [22MR]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2795, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, S2518–S2527 [7MY]

S. 2890, Dept. of Defense improvement of prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2796 [21MY]

S. 2961, Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers reauthorization, S7450–S7452 [11DE], H10396–H10398 [20DE]

S. 3029, Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act revision and extension, S6154 [12SE], H10054 [11DE]

S. 3263, Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act, S5363–S5366 [25JY]

S. 3354, Missing Children’s Assistance Act amendment and improvement, H9358 [28SE]

S. 3479, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, S6227–S6231, S6254–S6258 [18SE], H8754–H8758 [25SE]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

S. 3776, Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act, S7791–S7795 [18DE]

S. Res. 422, Read Across America Day, S1319 [1MR]

S. Res. 431, International Parental Child Abduction Month, S1633 [12MR]

S. Res. 459, Black Maternal Health Week, S2077 [11AP]

S. Res. 463, authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes, S2127 [12AP]

S. Res. 464, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 468, Kids to Parks Day, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 472, Gold Star Wives Day, S2223 [17AP]

S. Res. 479, National Donate Life Month, S2348 [23AP]

S. Res. 480, Silver Star Service Banner Day, S2349 [23AP]

S. Res. 496, El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans, S2495 [26AP]

S. Res. 504, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, S2628 [10MY]

S. Res. 513, National Foster Care Month, S2728 [16MY]

S. Res. 517, Older Americans Month, S2797 [21MY]

S. Res. 522, Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, S2937 [24MY]

S. Res. 526, oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients, S2938 [24MY]

S. Res. 545, commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3765 [12JN]

S. Res. 549, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, S3955 [14JN]

S. Res. 566, Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents establishment, S4745 [28JN]

S. Res. 605, World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month, S5587 [1AU]

S. Res. 637, National Kinship Care Month, S6234 [18SE]

S. Res. 657, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, S6357 [27SE]

S. Res. 681, National Character Counts Week, S6825 [11OC]

S. Res. 688, National Family Service Learning Week, S7054 [15NO]

S. Res. 704, support goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, S7090 [26NO]

S. Res. 707, Indian Child Welfare Act anniversary, S7135 [27NO]

S. Res. 710, support Afterschool Alliance (organization) Lights on Afterschool! event, S7193 [28NO]

S. Res. 711, National Runaway Prevention Month, S7245 [29NO]

S. Res. 717, tribute to Rebecca T. Weichhand, S7360 [6DE]

Tributes

Weichhand, Rebecca T., S7315 [5DE], S7427 [11DE]

FAMILIES IN ARMS, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1281 [24SE]

FAMILIES PLUS, INC.

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Innovation in Health Care Delivery award recipient, E642 [15MY]

FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA (organization)

Remarks in House

Lancaster, OH: tribute to Lancaster High School students participating in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (organization) competition, E584 [3MY]

FAMILY AND MEDICAL INSURANCE LEAVE (FAMILY) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 947), H5156 [14JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 337), S674–S677, S682 [7FE]

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Employment: expand eligibility to more workers, allow parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and modernize definition of family (see H.R. 6098), H5152 [13JN]

Families and domestic relations: repeal certain limits on leave for a husband and wife employed by the same employer (see S. 3593), S6815 [11OC]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H780 [5FE]

Reform, H1479 [8MR]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (H.R. 947), H5156 [14JN]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S674–S677, S681 [7FE], S966 [14FE]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (S. 337), S674–S677, S682 [7FE]

FAMILY CORD BLOOD BANKING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4882), H629 [25JA]

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: clarify requirements of authorized representatives under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (see H.R. 5224), H1501 [8MR]

——— streamline credit sharing between community colleges and four-year institutions so transfer students know when they are eligible to receive an associate’s degree through a reverse transfer (see S. 3066), S3951 [14JN]

FAMILY MOVIE ACT CLARIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6816), H8725 [13SE]

FAMILY REUNIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6183), H5505 [21JN]

FAMILY SAVINGS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 6757): consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9111 [27SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6757), H8106 [10SE]

Enact (H.R. 6757): consideration (see H. Res. 1084), H9088 [26SE]

Letters

Provisions: Nancy A. LeaMond, AARP (organization), H9132 [27SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6757), H8891 [26SE], H9094, H9118–H9134 [27SE]

——— consideration (H. Res. 1084), H9101–H9113 [27SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6757, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1084) (H. Rept. 115–985), H9088 [26SE]

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6757) (H. Rept. 115–959), H8742 [24SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1084, consideration of H.R. 6757, provisions, H9101 [27SE]

H.R. 6757, provisions, H9118–H9126 [27SE]

FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4258), H178–H181 [16JA]

Texts of

H.R. 4258, provisions, H178–H180 [16JA]

FAMILY UNITY RIGHTS AND PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN], H7691 [26JY], E1080 [26JY]

FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6014), H4848 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Reauthorize (H.R. 6014), H4983 [8JN], H7865–H7868 [5SE], H9359 [28SE], E1356 [2OC]

Texts of

H.R. 6014, reauthorize, H9359 [28SE]

FAN, LAWRENCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E175 [13FE]

FANNIE MAE (Government-sponsored enterprise)

Bills and resolutions

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit lobbying by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 7382), H10510 [20DE]

Mortgages: repeal Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charters and direct Ginnie Mae to guarantee qualified privately insured mortgage-backed securities (see H.R. 6746), H7941 [7SE]

Reports filed

Dept. of HUD Suspension of Certain Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Contributions to Housing Trust Fund as Required Under Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4560) (H. Rept. 115–648), H3505 [24AP]

FANNIE’S NEST, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E236 [27FE]

FANNIN COUNTY, CA

Remarks in House

Hackett, Jan: Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference Larry Allen Tourism Leadership Award recipient, E1241 [12SE]

FANNIN COUNTY, GA

Remarks in House

Blue Ridge, GA; anniversary of Mercier Orchards, E151 [7FE]

FANNIN COUNTY, TX

Bills and resolutions

Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Project: limit claims seeking judicial review of any environmental impact statement, review, or authorization (see S. 3202), S4950 [12JY]

FANNING, TOM

Appointments

Cyberspace Solarium Commission, S7372 [6DE]

FANNON, FRANCIS R.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources, S3028 [6JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

FARENTHOLD, BLAKE (a former Representative from Texas)

Letters

Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H3061 [9AP]

FARENTHOLD, BLAKE (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 1928), H1075 [8FE]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 4311), H405 [16JA]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H1127 [13FE]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H1699 [19MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: alter deadlines by which an application for asylum must be made (see H.R. 4850), H581 [19JA]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H3053 [29MR]

——— prepare a plan on preservation needs of Route 66 (see H.R. 66), H1609 [14MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H975 [7FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require agencies to accept electronic release forms (see H.R. 3076), H903 [6FE]

GPO: establish and maintain a public website allowing access to electronic copies of all congressionally mandated reports (see H.R. 4631), H785 [5FE]

Immigration: amend the H-2B nonimmigrant visa program (see H.R. 2004), H1127 [13FE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H976 [7FE]

Marine Corps: anniversary of women’s service (see H. Con. Res. 105), H1127 [13FE]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 2584), H3050 [26MR]

Route 66 Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 66), H1609 [14MR]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for direct payment of statutory sound recording performance royalties to record producers (see H.R. 881), H1127 [13FE]

Taxation: provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see H.R. 5006), H1126 [13FE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H3060 [5AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

House of Representatives: enter into contracts with nationally- or regionally-known franchises for provision of food services in the cafeteria of the Longworth House Office Building in a food court setting (see H. Res. 767), H1476 [7MR]

National Archives and Records Administration: require agencies provide records to the Office of Government Information Services (see H.R. 5253), H1542 [13MR]

Constitutional authority statements

National Archives and Records Administration: require agencies provide records to the Office of Government Information Services (H.R. 5253), H1543 [13MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H567 [19JA]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H659 [29JA]

Corpus Christi, TX: port widening and deepening project funding, H1273 [27FE]

Hunsaker, Joyce: World Shotgun Championship International Bunker Trap bronze medal recipient, H1510 [13MR]

Scott, Drew: Texas 27th Congressional District Congressional Arts competition winner, H1510 [13MR]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H3061 [9AP]

Tributes

Agrifoglio, Robert, H739 [5FE]

Fulton, Joe, H1273 [27FE]

Kaspar, Don, H739 [5FE]

Kennedy, Collin P., H739 [5FE]

McCain, John, H1273 [27FE]

FARES, RAED

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9731 [29NO]

FARFAN, BLANCA G.

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6348 [26SE]

FARGO, ND

Bills and resolutions

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 372), S168 [11JA]

Remarks in House

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team, H8 [8JA]

Remarks in Senate

North Dakota State University: tribute to football team, S93 [9JA]

——— tribute to football team (S. Res. 372), S170 [11JA]

Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center: rename as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center (H.R. 2154), S1739 [14MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 372, tribute to North Dakota State University football team, S169 [11JA]

FARKAS, JILLIAN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6453 [2OC]

FARLAND, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3400 [18AP]

FARLEY, PATRICK

Remarks in Senate

Martin County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

Remarks in House

GAO: study agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by Indian tribes on tribal lands, H4125 [16MY]

FARM SECURITY AND RURAL INVESTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: allow emerging carbon utilization technologies to access loan guarantees, research programs, and rural development loans and encourage advancement of such technologies (see S. 2997), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6457), H6588 [19JY]

——— clarify certain requirements relative to solar electric power generation projects (see S. 3133), S4410 [26JN]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 2762), S2484 [26AP]

——— expand opportunities for algae-based research (see H.R. 5234), H1501 [8MR]

——— extend and modify the Rural Energy Savings Program (see S. 3115), S4344 [21JN]

——— include energy storage as renewable energy under Rural Energy for America Program (see S. 2993), S2991 [5JN]

——— reauthorize energy programs (see S. 2619), S1947 [22MR]

——— support a smart agriculture industry technology roadmap (see H.R. 5449), H3094 [10AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: repeal desert terminal lakes assistance (see H.R. 5530), H3395 [17AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, S4477 [27JN]

FARMERS see Agriculture

FARMINGTON, IL

Remarks in House

Farmington Central High School: tribute to girls’ track relay team, E877 [20JN]

FARMINGTON, ME

Remarks in Senate

Franklin Savings Bank: anniversary, S5990 [28AU]

FARMVILLE, VA

Bills and resolutions

Barbara Rose Johns Post Office: designate (see H.R. 6556), H7721 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Supreme Court: decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, relative to segregated schools, H3563–H3565 [25AP]

Virginia: Barbara Johns Day observance, H3563–H3565 [25AP]

FARNEY, GLADYCE AND VINCENT

Remarks in House

Carthage, NY: anniversary of Farney’s Home and Building Center, E755 [1JN]

FARNEY, REG

Remarks in House

Carthage, NY: anniversary of Farney’s Home and Building Center, E755 [1JN]

FARNSWORTH, PHILO T.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3947 [14JN]

FARR, THOMAS A.

Articles and editorials

Fate of Divisive Judicial Nominee From North Carolina Uncertain Amid Criticism, S7203 [29NO]

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S7036 [15NO], S7155 [28NO]

Memorandums

Recommended Lawsuit Against North Carolina Republican Party, Helms Campaign for Senate Committee, et al.: John P. Dunne and Lee H. Rubin, Dept. of Justice (1991), S7204 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2604 [10MY], S2975 [5JN], S3396 [11JN], S7035 [15NO], S7075 [26NO], S7108–S7111, S7118, S7121, S7124, S7126, S7145 [27NO], S7148, S7150, S7157, S7169 [28NO], S7198, S7202–S7205, S7208 [29NO]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7201 [29NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7075 [26NO], S7108–S7111, S7118, S7122, S7124, S7126, S7145 [27NO], S7150, S7157, S7169 [28NO], S7198, S7202–S7205, S7208 [29NO]

Helms, Jesse: views on civil rights, S2604 [10MY]

Presidential appointments: use of Senate blue-slip courtesy relative to confirmation of judicial nominees, S7205 [29NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S300 [18JA]

FARRAKHAN, LOUIS

Bills and resolutions

Jews: condemn promotion of ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jews and the Jewish religion and all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance (see H. Res. 772), H1542 [13MR]

FARRELL, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Fayetteville, NC: Fayetteville Fire Dept., A-Shift Rescue 1 recipient of Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award, E940 [28JN]

FARRINGTON, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1392 [12OC]

FARRUGGIO, JOE

Remarks in House

Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Joe’s Place Pizza and Pasta (business), E455 [13AP]

FASO, JOHN J. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4185, H4192 [17MY], H4216 [18MY]

Articles and editorials

SNAP Must Include Work, Healthy Food Mandates, by, Albany (NY) Times Union, H3200 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3979 [15MY]

——— submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (see H.R. 1660), H404 [16JA]

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 413), H7743 [3AU]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H1336 [27FE]

Anti-Bullying Roundtable: establish (see H.R. 4536), H1477 [7MR]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H9408 [28SE]

Armed Forces: clarify treatment of orders to serve on active duty relative to eligibility for certain benefits and calculating deadlines for certain benefits (see H.R. 1384), H6041 [10JY]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 2220), H583 [19JA]

Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building, Brentwood, NY: designate (see H.R. 5412), H3049 [26MR]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H4210 [17MY]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see H.R. 3), H7782 [31AU]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H4210 [17MY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: establish Patient and State Stability Fund to give States flexibility in how they provide assistance for health insurance costs (see H.R. 4666), H1342 [1MR]

CFTC: modernize authority to conduct research, development, demonstration, and information programs (see H.R. 6121), H7728 [26JY]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H4982 [7JN]

China: express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H9092 [26SE]

Coast Guard: study and report to Congress on recreational vessel operator training (see H.R. 4468), H3835 [8MY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H976 [7FE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

Credit: establish uniform cybersecurity standards for credit bureaus, create a framework for credit freezes to protect individuals from identity theft, and end credit bureau use of Social Security numbers (see H.R. 4028), H4777 [5JN]

Crime: extend coverage of the Federal prohibition against stalking in order to protect friends and co-workers (see H.R. 866), H9768 [6DE]

——— prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4655), H1268 [26FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 5640), H5750 [26JN]

——— establish Rural Partnerships Office to provide assistance to rural communities and small towns with infrastructure planning, asset management, life-cycle accounting, and project oversight (see H.R. 4947), H901 [6FE]

——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 7136), H9538 [15NO]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (see H.R. 5259), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H7735 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorize grants to support the study of world languages in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 1239), H1221 [20FE]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H7754 [14AU]

Dept. of Energy: provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5197), H4981 [7JN]

——— direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H7825 [4SE]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see H.R. 5176), H4981 [7JN]

——— provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 5900), H4284 [21MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: achieve security of firearms and other sensitive assets among departmental components (see H.R. 4433), H19 [8JA]

——— provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1486), H19 [8JA]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H4733 [25MY]

——— improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see H.R. 6887), H8884 [25SE]

——— provide for additional lead-based paint poisoning prevention procedures for families with children under a certain age (see H.R. 6252), H5815 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see H.R. 3918), H10512 [20DE]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1342 [1MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1442 [6MR]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see H.R. 4471), H9821 [10DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish grant program to support creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity (see H.R. 6791), H9768 [6DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7777 [28AU]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H7921 [6SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: make available an online tax calculator to estimate the change in an individual’s income tax liability made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see H.R. 4780), H168 [11JA]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H7777 [28AU]

——— include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H3707 [26AP]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H6042 [10JY]

——— modify eligibility requirements for participation in a commercial driver pilot program (see H.R. 3889), H1267 [26FE]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H6264 [16JY]

——— publish a notice of proposed rulemaking relative to seatbelts on schoolbuses (see H.R. 5984), H4736 [29MY]

——— require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement national employer notification service (see H.R. 6518), H7686 [25JY]

——— require the Surface Transportation Board to implement certain recommendations of the inspector general (see H.R. 4921), H1179 [14FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H3707 [26AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H5817 [27JN]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 1212), H3707 [26AP]

——— make certain improvements relative to inspections of departmental medical facilities and care for women (see H.R. 3558), H1374 [5MR]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H8107 [10SE]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H7156 [24JY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6589 [19JY]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H1609 [14MR]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see H.R. 6406), H7825 [4SE]

EPA: provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see H.R. 4902), H1227 [23FE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H6465 [17JY]

FCC: clarify acceptable 9-1-1 obligations or expenditures relative to wireless communications (see H.R. 6424), H7751 [10AU]

——— combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (see H.R. 5709), H3833 [8MY]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (see H.R. 4828), H785 [5FE]

——— require enforcement of labeling regulations against misbranded imitation dairy products such as milk, cheese, or yogurt (see H.R. 778), H3148 [11AP]

Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H3746 [1MY]

——— improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (see H.R. 5759), H9691 [28NO]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1336 [27FE]

Federal Railroad Administration: implement certain recommendations for management and collection of railroad safety data (see H.R. 4925), H1268 [26FE]

FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H9768 [6DE]

Foreign aid: ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9768 [6DE]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see H.R. 5273), H9668 [27NO]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H6175 [12JY]

FTC: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see H.R. 3409), H5094 [12JN]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H581 [19JA]

——— prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H583 [19JA]

Hamlin, Erin: tribute to participation in Olympic Games (see H. Res. 778), H1543 [13MR]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H4739 [1JN]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H3397 [17AP]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H6559 [18JY]

House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1610 [14MR]

——— reinstate returning worker exemption for H-2B visas (see H.R. 4207), H1179 [14FE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8171 [12SE]

Insurance: require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 6689), H7776 [28AU]

Investments: protect the investment choices of American investors (see H.R. 2319), H1267 [26FE]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7782 [31AU]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4139 [16MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3936 [11MY]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3835 [8MY]

Joseph Sanford Jr., Channel, NY: designate (see H.R. 6125), H8886 [25SE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H9460 [30OC]

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H3931 [10MY]

Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY: designate (see H.R. 7293), H10209 [13DE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H1506 [9MR]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H7157 [24JY]

Mazdzer, Chris: tribute to participation in Olympic Games (see H. Res. 784), H1608 [14MR]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicare: expand and revise classification of and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 750), H6041 [10JY]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 1617), H975 [7FE]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see H.R. 5818), H5201 [14JN]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H3936 [11MY]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H3050 [26MR]

——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H4584 [22MY]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see H. Res. 1115), H9419 [5OC]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9092 [26SE]

Native Americans: reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation (see H.R. 5244), H2043 [22MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9449 [26OC]

NIH: expand research activities for functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (see H.R. 1187), H3887 [9MY]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (see H.R. 3834), H8171 [12SE]

Northern Border Regional Commission: reauthorize (see H.R. 3288), H9821 [10DE]

NSF: support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education research focused on early childhood (see H.R. 3397), H1127 [13FE]

Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge: rename as Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 6064), H7824 [4SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H3783 [7MY]

——— ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

——— extend moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 4831), H1336 [27FE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7752 [10AU]

——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (see H.R. 756), H3707 [26AP]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H4739 [1JN]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 518), H7157 [24JY]

Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY: designate (see H.R. 6930), H9149 [27SE]

SEC: provide for exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions (see H.R. 5037), H5094 [12JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6589 [19JY]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H3978 [15MY]

——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

——— improve access to, and delivery of, children’s health services through school-based health centers under State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1027), H1373 [5MR]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1205), H5022 [8JN]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building, Dansville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5395), H2041 [22MR]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6589 [19JY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H5094 [12JN]

——— clarify treatment of State and local real property taxes paid in 2017 and assessed for 2018 (see H.R. 4803), H403 [16JA]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H4777 [5JN]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H4285 [21MY]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H4981 [7JN]

——— improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts (see H.R. 5138), H5581 [22JN]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1201), H6264 [16JY]

——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (see H.R. 6392), H9768 [6DE]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H3397 [17AP]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H1502 [8MR]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see H.R. 1872), H3316 [13AP]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see H.R. 5788), H5022 [8JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H9821 [10DE]

Veterans: provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 506), H18 [8JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6796), H8724 [13SE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6589 [19JY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Delaware River: recognize importance of Upper Delaware River in New York (see H. Res. 793), H1754 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize appropriations for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (see H.R. 5316), H1651 [15MR]

——— reauthorize Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program (see H.R. 5250), H1542 [13MR]

——— submit a report to the FDA on use of a Federal standard of identity for olive oil (see H.R. 5249), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations relative to quality control and oversight of out-of-State care under Medicaid (see H.R. 7393), H10586 [21DE]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H4284 [21MY]

Dept. of Transportation: require vehicles that are modified to increase seating capacity, such as retrofitted limousines, to comply with the same safety regulations as other new vehicles (see H.R. 7260), H10103 [11DE]

FEMA: exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from mandatory purchase requirement under National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5618), H3574 [25AP]

FERC: require certain hydroelectric power facility licensees to make annual payments to the county in which the facility is located (see H.R. 5181), H1441 [6MR]

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: authorize acquisition of additional land (see H.R. 5420), H3052 [29MR]

Medicare: provide educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management as part of the ‘‘Medicare & You’’ handbook (see H.R. 5685), H3781 [7MY]

National Lyme Disease Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 887), H3929 [10MY]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4751), H131 [10JA]

Transportation: require waiver if installation of differently colored tiles in certain tunnel projects is expected to create additional costs (see H.R. 6569), H7721 [26JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize appropriations for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (H.R. 5316), H1653 [15MR]

——— reauthorize Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program (H.R. 5250), H1543 [13MR]

——— submit a report to the FDA on use of a Federal standard of identity for olive oil (H.R. 5249), H1543 [13MR]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations relative to quality control and oversight of out-of-State care under Medicaid (H.R. 7393), H10587 [21DE]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (H.R. 5899), H4285 [21MY]

Dept. of Transportation: require vehicles that are modified to increase seating capacity, such as retrofitted limousines, to comply with the same safety regulations as other new vehicles (H.R. 7260), H10103 [11DE]

FEMA: exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from mandatory purchase requirement under National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 5618), H3575 [25AP]

FERC: require certain hydroelectric power facility licensees to make annual payments to the county in which the facility is located (H.R. 5181), H1442 [6MR]

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: authorize acquisition of additional land (H.R. 5420), H3052 [29MR]

Medicare: provide educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management as part of the ‘‘Medicare & You’’ handbook (H.R. 5685), H3782 [7MY]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4751), H132 [10JA]

Transportation: require waiver if installation of differently colored tiles in certain tunnel projects is expected to create additional costs (H.R. 6569), H7725 [26JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, E208• [23FE]

Austerlitz, NY: anniversary, E799• [7JN]

Becker, Bob: Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation Brotherhood Award recipient, E207• [23FE]

Bucci, Anthony M., Jr. (Mike): Columbia County Association in the City of New York Person of the Year award recipient, E623• [10MY]

Chittenden, Nathan: Cornell University Hometown Alumni Award recipient, E898• [22JN]

Decker, Michael J.: Kingston, NY, Veterans Association Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1269• [20SE]

Delhi, NY: anniversary of Cannon Free Library, E503• [18AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: assess and evaluate importation of tree and wood pests and provide options on how to intercept, detect, and address outbreaks, H4216, H4217 [18MY]

——— expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work-capable requirements and use E-verify system to assure recipients of training are legal immigrants, H4187 [17MY]

——— provide States the flexibility to contract out administrative functions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4192, H4193 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3199 [12AP], H4186, H4187, H4192, H4193 [17MY], H4216, H4217 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10147 [12DE]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3199 [12AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3199 [12AP]

Ellenville, NY: tribute to Ellenville Regional Hospital for initiative to combat opioid abuse, E1437• [23OC]

Esperance, NY: anniversary, E1010• [13JY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, E208• [23FE]

Fleischmanns, NY: anniversary of Congregation B’nai Israel, E1104• [27JY]

Ghent, NY: anniversary, E382• [29MR]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10108 [12DE]

Hoyt, Bernice May: Greene County, NY, Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award recipient, E683• [18MY]

Integrated Wood Components, Inc.: Deposit, NY, Chamber of Commerce Local Business of the Year award recipient, E70• [19JA]

Israel: independence anniversary, H3230 [13AP]

Keeler, PJ: New York Twin Rivers Council of Boy Scouts Good Scout Award recipient, E433• [11AP]

Maurice D. Hinchey Post Office Building, Saugerties, NY: designate (H.R. 4722), H3758 [7MY]

Medicare: provide educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management as part of the ‘‘Medicare & You’’ handbook (H.R. 5685), H5065 [12JN]

Milan, NY: anniversary, E395• [5AP]

National Lyme Disease Awareness Month: observance, H3751 [7MY]

New York: anniversary of Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services Northern Catskills Occupational Center, E1275• [20SE]

Pawling, NY: anniversary of Pawling Volunteer Fire Dept., E1100• [26JY]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (H.R. 1057), H764 [5FE]

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act: reauthorize, H4186 [17MY]

Sweeney, Shelagh: Hurley, NY, Fire Dept. Firefighter of the Year award recipient, H1202 [15FE]

Terns-Thorpe, Dede: Greene County, NY, Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E686• [18MY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H5170 [14JN]

Year of the Bird: observance, E1332• [28SE]

Tributes

Campion, James, E1577• [29NO]

Cole, Tom, E282• [8MR]

Donlon, Roger, E1032• [18JY]

Ford, Edwin M., E459• [13AP]

Goodrich, Sarah W., E971• [6JY]

Jimino, Kathleen, H540 [18JA]

Koepp, Arthur, E3• [5JA]

Lynch, Raymond (Chip), E853• [15JN]

McCord, Diane, E496• [18AP]

Nero, Angelo, E196• [15FE]

Rozman, Blossom, E1439• [23OC]

FASTER ACCESS TO FEDERAL STUDENT AID ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3611), S7946 [19DE]

Texts of

S. 3611, provisions, S7946 [19DE]

FASTER TREATMENT AND CURES FOR EYE DISEASES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6421), H6557 [18JY]

FAST-TRACKED EXECUTIVE RESCISSION REVIEW (AFTERR) OF APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5442), H3063 [9AP]

FATHER’S DAY

Poems

‘‘Faith of Our Fathers,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E833 [13JN]

FATTAH, DAVID, SR.

Eulogies

By Ralph E. Blanks, E1726 [21DE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1726 [21DE]

FAULCONER, BILL

Bills and resolutions

Montana: designate a mountain ridge as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ in honor of servicemen killed in an Air Force training mission crash on such ridge (see S. 3035), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6041), H4979 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Montana: designate a mountain ridge as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ in honor of servicemen killed in an Air Force training mission crash on such ridge (S. 3035), S3295 [7JN]

FAULKENDER, MICHAEL

Notices

Intention to object to nomination of Michael Faulkender to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Economic Policy: Senator Wyden, S6310 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Treasury: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Economic Policy, S6272 [24SE], S7129 [27NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Economic Policy: Committee on Finance (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

FAULKNER COUNTY, AR

Remarks in House

Children’s Advocacy Alliance: tribute to Heroes for Hope race, H3752 [7MY]

FAUQUIER COUNTY, VA

Remarks in House

Heart’s Delight Baptist Church: anniversary, E526 [24AP]

FAUST, CORY

Remarks in House

Glenwood, IA, Area Chamber of Commerce: Educator of the Year award recipient, E814 [8JN]

FAWCETT, NATHAN

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [16FE]

FAWCETT, ROCKY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H91 [10JA]

FAY, BOB

Remarks in House

Bucks County, PA: tribute to school staff and first responders for efforts to administer first aid to schoolbus driver, Janet Lapsley, who suffered a medical emergency, H5161 [14JN]

FAYETTE, MO

Remarks in House

Fayette High School: tribute to marching band, H4592 [23MY]

FAYETTE, MS

Remarks in House

Phoenix Project Community Development Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1578 [29NO]

FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Remarks in House

Aycock, Al: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Chairman’s Award recipient, E209 [23FE]

Cabrera, Shajn: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E207 [23FE]

Danis, Marilyn: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Athena Award recipient, E212 [23FE]

Fayetteville Fire Dept., A-Shift Rescue 1: Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award recipient, E940 [28JN]

Five Star Entertainment (business): Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Mayor’s Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Public Safety Valor Award recipients, E947 [28JN]

Healy, Mac: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Realtor Cup Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

Milburn, Steve and Debbie: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Business of the Year Award recipients, E211 [23FE]

Toon, James: Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award recipient, E944 [28JN]

Tyson, Henry: Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber Young Professional of the Year Award recipient, E213 [23FE]

FDLP MODERNIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5305), H1651 [15MR]

FDR HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5420), H8858, H8859 [25SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5420) (H. Rept. 115–970), H8883 [25SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5420, provisions, H8858 [25SE]

FEDERAL ACQUISITION SAVINGS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3251) (S. Rept. 115–383), S7088 [26NO]

FEDERAL ACQUISITION SECURITY COUNCIL

Amendments

Information technology: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (S. 3085), S7800, S7809, S7813 [18DE]

Bills and resolutions

Information technology: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (see S. 3085), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 7327), H10335 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Information technology: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (H.R. 7327), H10291 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate

Information technology: establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (H.R. 7327), S7950 [19DE]

——— establish to provide executive agencies with authorities relative to mitigating supply chain risks in procurement of information technology (S. 3085), S7809–S7817 [18DE]

Reports filed

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085), S7088 [26NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085) (S. Rept. 115–408), S7274 [4DE]

Texts of

H.R. 7327, Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-Capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure (SECURE) Technology Act, H10291–H10296 [19DE]

S. 3085, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, S7813–S7817 [18DE]

FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 3085), S7800, S7809, S7813 [18DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3085), S7809–S7817 [18DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085), S7088 [26NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3085) (S. Rept. 115–408), S7274 [4DE]

Texts of

S. 3085, provisions, S7813–S7817 [18DE]

FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES CONFERENCE

Press releases

Executive Order Relative to Hiring Practices for Administrative Law Judges, H6279 [17JY]

FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT

Reports filed

Federal Advisory Committee Transparency Increase: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 70) (S. Rept. 115–217), S1946 [22MR]

FEDERAL AGENCIES see Executive Departments

FEDERAL AGENCY CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2846), H9714–H9716 [29NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 115–1043), H9666 [27NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2846, provisions, H9714 [29NO]

FEDERAL AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

FCC: provide for additional disclosure requirements for broadcasters that air or transmit content from registered foreign agents (see H.R. 5331), H1698 [19MR]

FEDERAL AGRICULTURE IMPROVEMENT AND REFORM ACT

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4153, H4159, H4174–H4177 [17MY]

FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH RESTORATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (see H.R. 5875), H4242 [18MY]

Remarks in House

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (H.R. 5875), H6625–H6627 [23JY]

Reports filed

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]

Texts of

H.R. 5875, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation, H6625 [23JY]

FEDERAL AID IN WILDLIFE RESTORATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (see H.R. 5875), H4242 [18MY]

Remarks in House

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: modernize funding of wildlife conservation (H.R. 2591), H8133, H8134 [12SE]

——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (H.R. 5875), H6625–H6627 [23JY]

Reports filed

Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 593), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 593) (S. Rept. 115–372), S7050 [15NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 788) (H. Rept. 115–707), H4736 [29MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]

Texts of

H.R. 2591, Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, H8133 [12SE]

H.R. 5875, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation, H6625 [23JY]

FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS related term(s) Public Welfare Programs

Amendments

American Fisheries Advisory Committee: establish (S. 1322), S5863, S5866, S5867 [22AU]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5203 [23JY], H7175 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), S7745, S7796 [18DE], H10280 [19DE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S6880 [11OC]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (S. 2278), S5313 [24JY]

Dept. of HUD: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (S. 1333), S2884 [23MY]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5179, H5180, H5181, H5182, H5183 [14JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Dept. of Justice: increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H9391 [28SE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S1968, S1972, S1973 [22MR]

——— establish business incubators program to promote economic development in Indian reservation communities (S. 607), S1963 [22MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1188, S1190 [15FE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6063 [6SE], S6193 [17SE], H5522, H5560, H5561, H5562, H5564, H5565, H5566 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5302 [20JN]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5622 [15AU]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Health: improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), S6873, S6881 [11OC]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7438 [11DE], H10175 [13DE]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), H5339, H5340, H5341 [20JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5302 [20JN]

Medicare: modify requirement for certain former Armed Forces members to enroll in Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life and provide coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests (H.R. 6886), H9157 [28SE]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S6360 [27SE]

SBA: expand participation in the Microloan Program (S. 526), S5072, S5073 [18JY]

——— support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (S. 3561), S7333 [6DE]

Appointments

Commission on Social Impact Partnerships, S5438 [26JY]

Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

As Millions Recover From Florence, Congress Has a Chance To Enact Disaster Reform, H9036 [26SE]

Congress, Pass the PROSPER Act for Federal Student Aid Reform, H4772 [5JN]

Don’t Give Trump a Pass on Puerto Rico, H7798 [4SE]

Food-Stamp Work Requirements Will Lift Americans Out of Poverty, H3202 [12AP]

Our View—FEMA Aid for Churches, S43 [4JA]

SNAP Must Include Work, Healthy Food Mandates, H3200 [12AP]

There’s Something Huge Missing From the White House’s Prison Bill, H4318 [22MY]

Trump Finds Unlikely Culprit in School Shootings—Obama Discipline Policies, H1564 [14MR]

Trump to Poor Americans—Get to Work or Lose Your Benefits, H4155–H4157 [17MY]

What Betsy DeVos Should Have Said About the PROSPER Act, H4742 [5JN]

Working on Food Stamps—A House GOP Reform Would Help the Able-Bodied Get Off the Dole, H3202 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H1651 [15MR]

Armed Forces: exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see S. 2488), S1316 [1MR]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (see S. 2457), S1243 [27FE]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (see S. 2379), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 5125), H1333 [27FE]

——— improve oversight of Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2799), S2552 [8MY]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program (see S. 3299), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5553), H3440 [18AP] (see H.R. 7025), H9414 [2OC]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]

Bankruptcy: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (see H.R. 6588), H7722 [26JY]

Beasley, David: relief (see H.R. 7162), H9568 [16NO]

Benefits: recognize essential benefit of Medicare and Social Security programs to current enrollees and strengthen such programs for future generations (see H. Res. 1026), H7687 [25JY]

Budget: exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement (see H.R. 5466), H3146 [11AP]

Bureau of the Census: conduct a survey to determine income and poverty levels in the U.S. in a manner that accounts for the receipt of Federal means-tested benefits (see S. 2450), S1164 [15FE]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

CBO: study and report on impact of legislation on spending on children (see S. 3074), S3951 [14JN]

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (see H.R. 5812), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide for systematic data collection, analysis, and epidemiological research on neonatal abstinence syndrome (see S. 2658), S2120 [12AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: authorize grants for graduate medical education partnerships in States with a low ratio of medical residents relative to population (see H.R. 7233), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (see S. 2769), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5590), H3505 [24AP]

Children and youth: ensure foster children are able to use their Social Security and SSI benefits to address their needs and improve their lives (see H.R. 7296), H10209 [13DE]

——— require that Federal children’s programs be separately displayed and analyzed in the President’s budget (see S. 3075), S3951 [14JN]

Citizenship: provide benefits only to individuals verified to be U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6989), H9405 [28SE]

Claims: provide for certain limitations and clarifications on false claims and civil actions relative to FHA and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 5993), H4738 [1JN]

Coal: establish a worker adjustment assistance program to provide assistance and job retraining for workers who have lost their jobs due to unplanned closures of coal and coal-dependent industries (see H.R. 6819), H8725 [13SE]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6352), H6173 [12JY]

——— require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]

Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security: establish (see H.R. 6837), H8732 [17SE]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: increase program opportunities, exclude AmeriCorps education awards from taxation, and provide information on national service programs and education for service opportunities (see S. 3665), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 7286), H10169 [12DE]

Council on Rural Community Innovation and Economic Development: establish (see S. 3393), S5991 [28AU]

Crime: expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (see H.R. 6847), H8737 [20SE]

DEA: provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see S. 2645), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5628), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow emerging carbon utilization technologies to access loan guarantees, research programs, and rural development loans and encourage advancement of such technologies (see S. 2997), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6457), H6588 [19JY]

——— allow producers to file a one-time program contract for certain programs (see H.R. 4904), H732 [30JA]

——— allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 5640), H3706 [26AP]

——— allow States to assist law enforcement who provide a beneficiary’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program electronic benefit transfer card number with apprehension of criminals or suspects (see H.R. 5740), H3885 [9MY]

——— assist small cheese producers (see S. 2813), S2623 [10MY]

——— authorize appropriations for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (see H.R. 5316), H1651 [15MR]

——— authorize transmission to Congress of annual reports prepared by certain land-grant colleges on Federal and State allotments received by such colleges (see H.R. 5309), H1651 [15MR]

——— award grants to qualified partnerships to remove non-native plant species that contribute to drought conditions (see H.R. 6961), H9151 [27SE]

——— award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5350), H1727 [20MR]

——— calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits using the cost of Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion low-cost food plans (see H.R. 5849), H4138 [16MY]

——— eliminate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program High Performance Bonus Program which awards States bonus payments for correcting payment errors, and meeting other performance indicators (see H.R. 5338), H1727 [20MR]

——— enact budget reforms to farm subsidies and crop insurance programs (see H.R. 5629), H3705 [26AP]

——— enter into self-determination contracts with Indian tribes and tribal organizations to carry out Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3046), S3601 [11JN]

——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network (see S. 2712), S2321 [19AP]

——— establish a National Accuracy Clearinghouse to reduce improper Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments to participants receiving assistance in multiple States (see H.R. 4919), H737 [2FE]

——— establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer for children program under the National School Lunch Program (see S. 3268), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6516), H7686 [25JY]

——— establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals under National School Lunch Program (see S. 3637), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7161), H9568 [16NO]

——— establish Community Connect Grant Program to improve broadband in tribal, low-income, and remote rural areas (see S. 2654), S2120 [12AP]

——— establish Dairy Farm Sustainability Price Loss Coverage Program (see S. 2555), S1735 [14MR]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— establish grant program to make grants to State departments of agriculture for research and development of disease resistant varieties of tropical flowers (see H.R. 5066), H1217 [16FE]

——— establish nonrecourse conservation assistance loans for loan commodities produced on certain farms (see H.R. 4988), H1074 [8FE]

——— establish Rural Partnerships Office to provide assistance to rural communities and small towns with infrastructure planning, asset management, life-cycle accounting, and project oversight (see H.R. 4947), H901 [6FE]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 2762), S2484 [26AP]

——— expand availability of programs to veteran farmers and ranchers (see S. 2822), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6500), H7155 [24JY]

——— expand crop insurance available to beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 5825), H3977 [15MY]

——— expand nutritional assistance in Puerto Rico and provide such assistance as cash during periods when access to such assistance is limited or unavailable as a result of a natural disaster (see H.R. 6208), H5648 [25JN]

——— expand substantially underserved trust area authority to all rural development programs (see S. 3104), S4343 [21JN]

——— extend and modify the Rural Energy Savings Program (see S. 3115), S4344 [21JN]

——— extend authority to make loans to certain entities for housing and buildings on adequate farms and provide technical assistance to improve access by tribal entities to rural development programs (see S. 2489), S1316 [1MR]

——— extend Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (see H.R. 7200), H9743 [29NO]

——— grant farm numbers to individuals with certain documentation, include qualified intermediaries as recipients of farm ownership loans, and provide for a study of farmland tenure (see S. 3117), S4344 [21JN] (see H.R. 6336), H6111 [11JY]

——— improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (see S. 3360), S5759 [21AU]

——— improve agriculture risk coverage program (see S. 2749), S2439 [25AP]

——— improve calculation of county-level agriculture risk coverage payments (see S. 2833), S2623 [10MY]

——— improve child nutrition in tribal areas (see S. 2409), S840 [8FE] (see H.R. 4967), H974 [7FE]

——— improve conservation programs (see S. 2557), S1765 [15MR]

——— improve land stewardship and soil conservation (see S. 2874), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5188), H1441 [6MR]

——— improve requirement to purchase domestic commodities under National School Lunch Program (see S. 2641), S2040 [10AP]

——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 7136), H9538 [15NO]

——— include energy storage as renewable energy under Rural Energy for America Program (see S. 2993), S2991 [5JN]

——— include Rural Development Voucher Program as a covered housing program relative to Violence Against Women Act (see H.R. 5654), H3741 [27AP]

——— increase access to crop insurance premium discounts by expanding definition of ‘‘beginning farmer’’ and advance land conservation (see H.R. 4865), H582 [19JA]

——— increase maximum amounts of Farm Service Agency loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (see S. 2552), S1735 [14MR]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see S. 2713), S2321 [19AP]

——— make acequias eligible for assistance under certain conservation programs (see H.R. 5055), H1212 [15FE]

——— make available additional funds for the Northern Mariana Islands pilot project under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5478), H3147 [11AP]

——— make disaster assistance available under Livestock Indemnity Program and Livestock Forage Program to Native Americans who own horses for noncommercial use (see S. 2316), S253 [17JA]

——— make institutions of higher education eligible for assistance from Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (see H.R. 6112), H5199 [14JN]

——— modify certain requirements for farm ownership loan eligibility (see S. 2685), S2218 [17AP]

——— modify exception to work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility by expanding employment opportunities, including certain veterans’ programs (see S. 2477), S1316 [1MR]

——— modify grants for certain areawide integrated pest management projects (see H.R. 5411), H3049 [26MR]

——— modify Household Water Well System Grant Program (see S. 2772), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5837), H4137 [16MY]

——— offset retaliatory duties against the U.S. by directing tariffs collected on imported goods toward agricultural trade promotion programs to assist farmers and ranchers (see S. 3407), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6699), H7824 [4SE]

——— prevent changing of regulations governing provision of waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 7372), H10510 [20DE]

——— prioritize purchase of agricultural commodities from domestically owned enterprises (see H.R. 7379), H10510 [20DE]

——— prohibit Rural Utilities Service provision of assistance for broadband services without certain minimum download and upload speeds and clarify broadband loan and loan guarantee authority (see H.R. 5213), H1500 [8MR]

——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities (see S. 3113), S4343 [21JN]

——— provide a limited exception to the prohibition on agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage payments for certain small farms (see H.R. 5405), H2041 [22MR]

——— provide additional reimbursement to schools with a breakfast after the bell program (see H.R. 6934), H9149 [27SE]

——— provide certain requirements relative to commitments by State agencies to provide the State share of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program administrative costs (see S. 3092), S4281 [20JN]

——— provide eligibility under the assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities to veterans with disabilities and their families (see H.R. 5448), H3094 [10AP]

——— provide emergency payments to dairy producers (see S. 3586), S6815 [11OC]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4984), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide flexibility under National School Lunch Program (see H.R. 6541), H7720 [26JY]

——— provide for certain payment limitations relative to commodity programs (see H.R. 5978), H4732 [25MY]

——— provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6132), H5283 [19JN]

——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

——— provide loans and grants to qualified agricultural associations to assist in the establishment of agricultural association health plans (see H.R. 5491), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]

——— provide rental assistance to low-income tenants of certain multifamily rural housing projects (see S. 2574), S1844 [20MR] (see H.R. 5352), H1728 [20MR]

——— provide support for dairy producers (see H.R. 5462), H3095 [10AP]

——— provide that cybersecurity and electric grid security improvements are eligible for Rural Utility Service financing (see S. 2991), S2991 [5JN]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see S. 3258), S5267 [24JY] (see H.R. 6483), H7154 [24JY]

——— reauthorize Acer Access and Development Program (see H.R. 5667), H3741 [27AP]

——— reauthorize and expand Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program to encourage purchase of fruits and vegetables under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5563), H3441 [18AP]

——— reauthorize and expand grant and loan programs to States, local governments, and tribes to provide clean drinking water, sewage and solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage for rural areas (see S. 2969), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize certain agricultural and other programs (see S. 3080), S3982 [18JN]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (see H.R. 5259), H1542 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (see S. 2839), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5824), H3977 [15MY]

——— reauthorize rural business investment program (see S. 3034), S3293 [7JN]

——— reauthorize Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program (see H.R. 5250), H1542 [13MR]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs for Native Americans (see S. 2804), S2552 [8MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— reform rural farmworker housing programs (see H.R. 7071), H9436 [16OC]

——— rename as Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (see S. 2733), S2391 [24AP]

——— repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— require a notice period for certain modifications of assigned yields under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program (see H.R. 7088), H9443 [23OC]

——— require Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison to provide certain outreach to veterans relative to agricultural employment (see S. 3062), S3906 [13JN]

——— require peer review for value-added agricultural product market development grants (see H.R. 5764), H3929 [10MY]

——— require producers to choose between receiving Federal crop insurance coverage or agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage (see S. 2512), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5203), H1476 [7MR]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits (see S. 3025), S3293 [7JN]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for children be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan (see S. 2723), S2321 [19AP]

——— require that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are used to purchase foods eligible for purchase under the WIC program (see H.R. 6394), H6462 [17JY]

——— return premiums paid under Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers to participating dairy operations (see S. 2426), S967 [14FE]

——— treat certain planted soybean crops as harvested commodity crops under Market Facilitation Program (see H.R. 7147), H9567 [16NO]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Export Promotion Agency (see H.R. 5967), H4728 [24MY]

——— establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (see S. 3346), S5582 [1AU]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to certain firms adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see H.R. 6396), H6462 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]

——— permit individuals eligible for tuition assistance to use such benefits for licensing, credentialing, and certification programs offered by entities other than institutions of higher education (see S. 2534), S1629 [12MR]

——— reauthorize Mentor-Protégé Program (see H.R. 6875), H8883 [25SE]

Dept. of Education: allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (see S. 3207), S4950 [12JY]

——— allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see S. 2517), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

——— allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 5332), H1698 [19MR]

——— allow States to submit a State management decision and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 6259), H5973 [28JN]

——— amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (see S. 2596), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5390), H2041 [22MR]

——— authorize American Dream Accounts to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students (see H.R. 6441), H6587 [19JY]

——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see S. 3413), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6722), H7919 [6SE]

——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for the disadvantaged (see S. 3699), S7275 [4DE]

——— award career pathways innovation grants to local educational agencies to encourage partnerships with businesses to help students explore a variety of career pathways (see S. 2775), S2484 [26AP]

——— award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs (see H.R. 5119), H1333 [27FE]

——— award grants to local educational agencies to enable high school students to take a computer coding class in place of certain other subjects in order to fulfill a graduation requirement (see H.R. 6334), H6111 [11JY]

——— award grants to secondary schools that establish projects to encourage students in their junior and senior school years to experience career and technical education courses at community colleges (see H.R. 5020), H1177 [14FE]

——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (see H.R. 5096), H1266 [26FE]

——— award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment (see S. 2986), S2968 [4JN]

——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see S. 3408), S6038 [5SE] (see H.R. 4838), H553 [18JA]

——— clarify treatment of technical errors in applications for Federal TRIO programs (see S. 3535), S6413 [1OC]

——— create a Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months (see S. 3307), S5517 [31JY]

——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 6775), H8169 [12SE]

——— establish a Career Pathway Grant Program to support partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners (see S. 2407), S840 [8FE]

——— establish a competitive grant program assisting development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children (see H.R. 6945), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish a Federal student loan restructured repayment schedule for certain borrowers who are agricultural producers (see S. 2684), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish a grant program for eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide support services and resources designed to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges (see S. 3783), S7925 [19DE]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants for integration of cybersecurity education (see H.R. 7214), H9763 [3DE]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness plan for certain borrowers who are employed at a qualified farm or ranch (see S. 2682), S2218 [17AP]

——— establish a student loan forgiveness program for women who are small business owners (see H.R. 5416), H3052 [29MR]

——— establish American Technical Training Grant Program (see H.R. 5146), H1340 [1MR]

——— establish an Early Federal Pell Grant Commitment Program (see S. 3769), S7790 [18DE]

——— establish career counseling program (see S. 2443), S1164 [15FE]

——— establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6765), H8107 [10SE]

——— establish dual-language education programs in low-income communities (see H.R. 7302), H10210 [13DE]

——— establish Early Learning Challenge Fund (see H.R. 6946), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish grant program for construction of schools in overcrowded areas (see H.R. 6002), H4776 [5JN]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— establish work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program for eligible institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7376), H10510 [20DE]

——— improve accountability and protect students from bad actors in higher education, specifically in the for-profit college sector (see H.R. 7112), H9460 [30OC]

——— improve career and technical education (see S. 3129), S4369 [25JN]

——— improve career and technical education by providing improved educational opportunities and financial assistance for career and technical educators (see H.R. 5944), H4693 [23MY]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (see S. 3083), S3982 [18JN]

——— include Parent PLUS loans in income-contingent and income-based repayment plans, reduce interest rates and eliminate origination fees for such loans, and provide counseling for borrowers (see H.R. 6280), H5974 [28JN]

——— increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, correlate State higher education funding with Pell Grant allotments, and increase college transparency on costs and student outcomes (see S. 3018), S3035 [6JN]

——— increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (see H.R. 5550), H3440 [18AP]

——— increase income limit of the simplified needs test on applications for Federal student aid (see H.R. 6349), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase minimum salary threshold for income-driven repayment plans, allow refinancing, bolster forgiveness programs, and reinstate graduate student programs relative to student loans (see H.R. 5549), H3440 [18AP]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5932), H4692 [23MY]

——— increase transparency relative to loan repayment options for Federal student loan borrowers (see H.R. 6473), H6648 [23JY]

——— make demonstration grants to eligible local educational agencies for the purpose of increasing the numbers of school nurses in public schools (see S. 2532), S1629 [12MR] (see H.R. 5251), H1542 [13MR]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H3095 [10AP]

——— make grants to institutions of higher education for active assailant consulting and training programs (see H.R. 6803), H8724 [13SE]

——— modernize, renovate, or repair career and technical education facilities, enable rural or Native American schools to remodel or build high-tech facilities, and support high-speed Internet (see S. 3589), S6815 [11OC]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6876), H8883 [25SE]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

——— provide additional funds to States to establish and make disbursements from high cost funds to reimburse local schools for special educational services (see H.R. 5976), H4732 [25MY]

——— provide basic and emergency supplemental living assistance grants under the student support services program (see H.R. 7297), H10209 [13DE]

——— provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools (see H.R. 7320), H10269 [17DE]

——— provide for career and technical education research and outreach (see S. 3141), S4410 [26JN]

——— provide for higher education reform by creating a pilot program promoting innovation and increasing accountability in affordability, access, and value (see H.R. 6947), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 5734), H3885 [9MY]

——— provide for job training Federal Pell Grants and increase support for working students (see H.R. 6935), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide grants to communities affected by substance use disorder to enable those communities to plan for and implement full-service community schools (see S. 3362), S5831 [22AU]

——— provide grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support dual or concurrent enrollment programs offering career and technical education (see H.R. 6685), H7776 [28AU]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 5136), H1340 [1MR]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (see S. 2351), S549 [29JA]

——— provide no interest loan deferment eligibility for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6579), H7722 [26JY]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (see S. 2984), S2924 [24MY]

——— provide States with option of using grant funds to supply menstrual hygiene products to students (see H.R. 6953), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide temporary Impact Aid Program construction grants to eligible local educational agencies (see H.R. 6830), H8731 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and improve the Federal work-study program (see H.R. 5312), H1651 [15MR]

——— reform Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (see S. 2664), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5481), H3209 [12AP]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (see S. 2699), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5564), H3441 [18AP]

——— require institutions of higher education to offer substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services to students (see H.R. 6535), H7686 [25JY]

——— require priority be given to homeless children and youth and students in foster care under Federal TRIO programs (see H.R. 5915), H4583 [22MY]

——— require that certain Federal education funds be used for the improvement of security at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5307), H1651 [15MR]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE] (see H.R. 7303), H10210 [13DE]

——— revise amounts of discretionary Federal Pell Grant Program funding (see S. 3423), S6059 [6SE]

——— simplify Federal student loan repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3584), S6815 [11OC]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process and increase income threshold to qualify for zero expected family contribution in determining Federal student aid eligibility (see S. 3353), S5692 [16AU]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 7204), H9757 [30NO]

——— support early childhood educators and elementary and secondary school teachers through increased training, loan forgiveness, teaching certification assistance, and tax credits (see S. 2370), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4914), H736 [2FE]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6184), H5505 [21JN]

——— support innovative, evidence-based approaches in postsecondary education, encourage open educational resources, allow pay for success initiatives, and provide additional evaluation authority (see S. 3294), S5423 [26JY]

——— support preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children in under-resourced and under-served communities (see S. 3185), S4843 [9JY] (see H.R. 7023), H9414 [2OC]

——— waive accrual of student loan interest and expand eligibility to volunteer first responders and first-time farmers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see S. 3124), S4368 [25JN]

——— waive rule relative to percentage of income from Federal student aid for proprietary institutions impacted by Hurricanes Irma or Maria (see H.R. 5850), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (see H.R. 5042), H1211 [15FE]

——— establish a small business voucher program to be used at national laboratories in any technology area (see S. 2858), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5839), H4137 [16MY]

——— establish pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and increase resilience to improve security (see H.R. 4788), H172 [12JA]

——— expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to improve training and education for skilled technical workers at national laboratories and National Nuclear Security Administration facilities (see H.R. 5567), H3441 [18AP]

——— make grants to local educational agencies for purposes of supporting renewable energy-based heating and cooling systems in schools (see H.R. 7197), H9743 [29NO]

——— make innovative technology loan guarantee support available for battery storage technologies (see H.R. 7312), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide financial assistance to local governments impacted by reduction in tax revenue from nuclear powerplants (see H.R. 6814), H8725 [13SE]

——— provide that certain coal-fired powerplants are eligible for loan guarantees (see S. 3653), S7051 [15NO]

Dept. of HHS: accelerate adoption of value-based payment and delivery arrangements among health care stakeholders intended to coordinate care, improve patient outcomes, share accountability, or lower costs (see H.R. 7122), H9510 [13NO]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals (see S. 3796), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 6597), H7723 [26JY]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see S. 2524), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5102), H1332 [27FE]

——— authorize certain grantees to contract with or make subawards to local or regional organizations that are private and nonprofit and that may be faith-based (see H.R. 5570), H3441 [18AP]

——— authorize certain substance abuse recovery services grants to be used to establish regional technical assistance centers (see H.R. 5587), H3452 [23AP]

——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 6174), H5505 [21JN]

——— authorize services to be provided to individuals under 60 with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological or organic brain dysfunction (see H.R. 6646), H7734 [31JY]

——— award grants for career support for skilled internationally-educated health professionals (see H.R. 5917), H4583 [22MY]

——— award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their preparedness for power outages (see H.R. 5832), H3977 [15MY]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (see S. 3095), S4281 [20JN]

——— clarify intent, enhance integrity, and protect and expand 340B discount drug program to meet the needs of the opioid drug crisis (see H.R. 6071), H5093 [12JN]

——— clarify requirements for receiving certain grants through the National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory (see S. 2626), S1948 [22MR]

——— clarify that National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program participants may be assigned to serve in pediatric inpatient mental health facilities (see S. 2732), S2391 [24AP]

——— condition receipt of certain grants and contracts on compliance with abortion prohibition (see H.R. 6613), H7723 [26JY]

——— conduct a family recovery and reunification program to help reunify families and protect children with parents or guardians with a substance use disorder who have temporarily lost custody of their children (see S. 2926), S2836 [22MY]

——— conduct programs to address usage of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl (see S. 3500), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 5580), H3451 [23AP]

——— consider Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital in Hendersonville, NC, as a covered entity for purposes of the 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 7266), H10168 [12DE]

——— encourage use of family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2924), S2835 [22MY]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H1607 [14MR]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (see S. 2589), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5327), H1697 [19MR]

——— establish a grant program to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in primary care offices (see H.R. 7116), H9467 [6NO]

——— establish a moratorium on new enrollment of disproportionate share hospitals into the 340B discount drug program and require basic data reporting (see S. 2312), S187 [16JA]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see S. 2730), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]

——— establish community action opioid response grant program (see S. 2636), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5124), H1333 [27FE]

——— establish grant program to prevent student and student athlete opioid misuse (see H.R. 5992), H4738 [1JN]

——— establish grant program within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to create peer support recovery networks (see S. 2657), S2120 [12AP]

——— establish Office of Older LGBT Policy and a rural outreach grant program carried out by such Office (see S. 3555), S6630 [5OC]

——— establish the Transition to Independence demonstration program to provide bonuses to States that move people with disabilities out of segregated work settings and into competitive integrated employment (see H.R. 4931), H783 [5FE]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H1333 [27FE]

——— expand authority to permit nurses to practice in health care facilities with critical nursing shortages through programs for loan repayment and scholarships (see S. 3685), S7241 [29NO]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see S. 3338), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6561), H7721 [26JY]

——— increase awareness of treatment referral routing service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (see H.R. 4769), H168 [11JA]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 5140), H1340 [1MR]

——— prohibit Federal funding to award a grant to study cigar flavors (see H.R. 6529), H7686 [25JY]

——— prohibit Federal funding to award grant for any virtual reality platform designed to teach children in China how to cross the street (see H.R. 6339), H6111 [11JY]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see S. 2726), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 6586), H7722 [26JY]

——— promulgate regulations relative to quality control and oversight of out-of-State care under Medicaid (see H.R. 7393), H10586 [21DE]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H4284 [21MY]

——— provide for a grant program to support access to free eye care services for students attending public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6960), H9151 [27SE]

——— provide for certain user fees under the 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 6240), H5815 [27JN]

——— provide for prevention and treatment of substance abuse grants to recovery community organizations (see H.R. 5408), H3046 [23MR]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5796), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 4899), H731 [30JA]

——— provide grants to develop, enhance, or evaluate kinship navigator programs (see S. 2543), S1686 [13MR] (see H.R. 7012), H9413 [2OC]

——— provide grants to enable States to carry out activities to reduce administrative costs and burdens in health care (see S. 3434), S6142 [12SE]

——— provide grants to State alcohol and drug agencies to use recovery coaches in hospital emergency rooms (see S. 2609), S1947 [22MR]

——— provide grants to States to improve and coordinate their response to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being of children at high risk for abuse and neglect due to substance abuse (see S. 2696), S2261 [18AP]

——— provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid using telehealth services (see S. 2904), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6778), H8169 [12SE]

——— provide guidance to States relative to Medicaid items and services for non-opioid pain treatment and management (see S. 2911), S2835 [22MY]

——— publish data relative to prevalence of substance use disorders in the Medicaid beneficiary population and treatment of substance use disorders under Medicaid (see S. 2912), S2835 [22MY]

——— reauthorize, improve, and make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (see S. 2437), S1164 [15FE]

——— reauthorize a grant program improving treatment for pregnant and postpartum women (see H.R. 5151), H1340 [1MR]

——— reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 5365), H1754 [21MR]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (see S. 3657), S7088 [26NO] (see H.R. 6615), H7723 [26JY]

——— reauthorize Child Advocate Program (see H.R. 6223), H5748 [26JN]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see S. 3482), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 6748), H7941 [7SE]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H1698 [19MR]

——— reauthorize Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program (see S. 2830), S2623 [10MY]

——— reauthorize rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program (see H.R. 5429), H3059 [5AP]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see S. 2465), S1286 [28FE]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see S. 2278), S46 [4JA] (see H.R. 5641), H3706 [26AP]

——— reduce maternal deaths and complications by providing funding to States and hospitals to develop and implement standardized maternal safety best practices and review pregnancy-related deaths and complications (see S. 3392), S5991 [28AU]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

——— require certain disproportionate share hospital (DSH) covered entities under the 340B drug discount program to submit reports on low-income utilization rates of outpatient hospital services furnished by such entities (see H.R. 5598), H3505 [24AP]

——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see S. 3460), S6223 [18SE]

——— require States to operate drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5808), H3976 [15MY]

——— require States to provide for the placement of a foster child in a cottage home and make a child so placed eligible for foster care maintenance payments (see H.R. 4983), H1074 [8FE]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see S. 3337), S5582 [1AU]

——— submit report on effects of inclusion of quality increases in the determination of blended benchmark amounts under Medicare part C (see S. 3496), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 4952), H901 [6FE]

——— support development of evidence-based family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2923), S2835 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9424 [9OC]

——— promote creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs (see H.R. 6713), H7919 [6SE]

Dept. of HUD: authorize appropriations for family unification vouchers for rental housing assistance (see H.R. 5833), H4137 [16MY]

——— authorize Community Development Block Grant Program grants for partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide tools, equipment, or resources used for community development or rehabilitation projects (see S. 2808), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5755), H3929 [10MY]

——— carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (see S. 2945), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5793), H3975 [15MY]

——— establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2744), S2439 [25AP]

——— establish a penalty for failure to enforce compliance with public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirements (see H.R. 6019), H4848 [6JN]

——— improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see S. 3492), S6304 [25SE] (see H.R. 6887), H8884 [25SE]

——— improve safety and security of families living in public and federally assisted housing in high-crime areas (see S. 2856), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5987), H4736 [29MY]

——— improve transitional housing services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (see H.R. 6701), H7824 [4SE]

——— make grants to States to eliminate blight and assist in neighborhood revitalization (see H.R. 6792), H8170 [12SE]

——— make housing more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

——— protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income or veterans status (see S. 3612), S6924 [13NO]

——— provide additional funding for the public housing Capital Fund to assist large public housing agencies with mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance and incremental rental assistance vouchers (see H.R. 5200), H1476 [7MR]

——— provide for greater transparency in the HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) for homeless veterans (see H.R. 7022), H9414 [2OC]

——— require Community Development Block Grant Program recipients to develop a strategy to support inclusive zoning policies and allow for a credit to support housing affordability (see S. 3342), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 7050), H9424 [9OC]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (see H.R. 5735), H3885 [9MY]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice: adjust formula allocation under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 6656), H7742 [3AU]

——— amend definition of school resource officer to include certain veterans under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 5186), H1441 [6MR]

——— authorize use of certain grant funds for voting restoration education (see H.R. 7359), H10510 [20DE]

——— authorize use of Innovations in Community Based Crime Reduction Program resources by local law enforcement and communities to address persistent or historical crime (see S. 2590), S1947 [22MR]

——— curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]

——— enhance Bulletproof Vest Partnership to assist law enforcement agencies in protecting officers (see S. 2868), S2725 [16MY] (see H.R. 6025), H4849 [6JN]

——— establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (see H.R. 4767), H168 [11JA]

——— establish pilot program to make grants to local educational agencies for the hiring of school resource officers (see H.R. 6512), H7686 [25JY]

——— improve tracking of data on, and benefits paid to, public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty (see S. 2878), S2773 [17MY]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs (see S. 2855), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5834), H4137 [16MY]

——— make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H9438 [19OC]

——— make grants to States to acquire a mobile application that facilitates reporting of school safety threats to local law enforcement agencies for use by students in secondary schools (see H.R. 7056), H9425 [9OC]

——— make grants to States to provide right to counsel in civil actions relative to eviction (see H.R. 6942), H9150 [27SE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 5185), H1441 [6MR]

——— prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]

——— protect State and local witnesses from intimidation, authorize grants to purchase drug exposure personal protective equipment for first responders, and address organized crime and gang violence (see S. 3490), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide additional grants for school security for purchasing and installing metal detectors and encouraging limitation of entry and exit points (see H.R. 5135), H1340 [1MR]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4854), H581 [19JA]

——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H7941 [7SE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see S. 2795), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]

——— provide grants for drug disposal sites (see H.R. 5557), H3441 [18AP]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2484 [26AP]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program and require applicants to give hiring preference to veterans and retired police officers as school resource officers (see H.R. 5427), H3059 [5AP]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR] (see H.R. 4909), H732 [30JA]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program and hire retired police officers and veterans as school resource officers (see H.R. 5139), H1340 [1MR]

——— reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (see H.R. 6029), H4979 [7JN]

——— reauthorize grant program for education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities (see H.R. 5547), H3440 [18AP]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7051 [15NO] (see S. 3747), S7509 [12DE]

——— require a certain percentage of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grant funds to be used for salaries and benefits of school resource officers (see H.R. 7209), H9758 [30NO]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 5363), H1754 [21MR]

Dept. of Labor: address needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies (see S. 3784), S7925 [19DE]

——— award grants to organizations for provision of transition assistance to Armed Forces members who are separated, retired, or discharged and spouses of such members (see S. 3310), S5518 [31JY]

——— carry out a Federal subsidized employment program (see H.R. 6485), H7154 [24JY]

——— encourage online workforce training (see H.R. 5968), H4729 [24MY]

——— establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see S. 2746), S2439 [25AP] (see H.R. 6467), H6648 [23JY]

——— establish grant program to support creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity (see H.R. 6791), H8170 [12SE]

——— establish Jobs Plus Recovery programs to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (see S. 2642), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5679), H3781 [7MY]

——— establish TechSMART Workforce Development Program to provide competitive grants for technology-based job training and education programs (see H.R. 5566), H3441 [18AP]

——— make permanent a grant program to promote and assist in the reentry of ex-offenders into the workforce (see H.R. 7069), H9435 [16OC]

——— make trade adjustment assistance available to workers whose jobs are eliminated through automation (see S. 2982), S2924 [24MY]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (see S. 3802), S7989 [20DE]

——— promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see S. 3061), S3906 [13JN] (see H.R. 6099), H5152 [13JN]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors through certain partnerships (see S. 3082), S3982 [18JN]

——— provide at-risk and disconnected youth with subsidized summer and year-round employment and assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates (see S. 3234), S5066 [18JY]

——— provide grants to State-recognized or federally recognized apprenticeship programs to support expansion, awareness, and prestige of such programs (see H.R. 6425), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to certain workers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see S. 3289), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6395), H6462 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: adapt successful practices of providing foreign aid to underdeveloped economies to provision of economic development assistance to Native communities in similarly situated remote areas in the U.S. (see H.R. 6170), H5362 [20JN]

——— conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (see H.R. 6185), H5505 [21JN]

——— restore mandatory funding status of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see H.R. 5084), H1226 [23FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow officers and employees to provide taxpayers information relative to low-income taxpayer clinics (see H.R. 5438), H3063 [9AP]

——— establish State and multistate infrastructure banks to provide loans for repair, construction, renovation, or improvement of educational facilities (see H.R. 5318), H1652 [15MR]

——— establish the STEM Education and Training Account (see H.R. 7353), H10336 [19DE]

——— extend Hardest Hit Fund (see H.R. 5673), H3746 [1MY]

Dept. of Transportation: condition Federal highway funding to States on enactment and enforcement of laws charging individuals who drive a motor vehicle, with a child passenger, while intoxicated or impaired (see H.R. 7099), H9448 [26OC]

——— establish a competitive grant program to repair, improve, rehabilitate, or replace bridges and improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of people and freight over bridge crossings (see S. 2279), S46 [4JA]

——— establish a grant program to reimburse public transportation agencies that offer free unlimited transportation passes to eligible individuals (see H.R. 5542), H3396 [17AP]

——— establish a pilot toll credit marketplace program (see S. 2439), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5032), H1211 [15FE]

——— establish a program to provide grants to carry out projects to reduce railway noise levels that adversely impact schools located in urbanized areas (see H.R. 5691), H3782 [7MY]

——— establish grant program for the relocation of certain liquified petroleum gas storage facilities away from homes, schools, and other sensitive locations (see H.R. 6489), H7154 [24JY]

——— establish Revitalize Rural America Grant Program (see H.R. 5016), H1177 [14FE]

——— improve Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) Program (see S. 3631), S7050 [15NO]

——— make grants for pilot programs to advance high-definition road mapping in order to further safe deployment of highly automated vehicles (see H.R. 6058), H5021 [8JN]

——— provide certain purchasing authority for recipients of public transportation grants (see H.R. 5111), H1333 [27FE]

——— provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (see S. 3720), S7356 [6DE]

——— require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (see S. 3432), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 6773), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize use of veterans educational assistance for examinations and assessments to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 6815), H8725 [13SE]

——— authorize use of veterans educational assistance for examinations to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning (see S. 3318), S5582 [1AU]

——— carry out a pilot program on providing intensive community care coordination and supportive services to veteran families who lack adequate access to services (see S. 2336), S500 [24JA]

——— carry out a pilot program to improve ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with veterans’ benefits within Phoenix, AZ, VA Health Care System (see H.R. 7013), H9413 [2OC]

——— conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (see S. 3683), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 6418), H6557 [18JY]

——— deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see S. 2433), S1164 [15FE]

——— develop a standard letter format for individuals who are indebted to the U.S. due to participation in departmental benefits programs and provide notice of such debt by electronic means (see S. 2884), S2773 [17MY]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (see S. 3130), S4369 [25JN] (see H.R. 4830), H552 [18JA]

——— eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (see H.R. 5452), H3094 [10AP]

——— enhance payment of monthly housing stipends paid under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 3328), S5582 [1AU]

——— ensure certain educational benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating the ability of a servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or child of a servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 5781), H3935 [11MY]

——— ensure individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend paid to the individual under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 2294), S167 [11JA]

——— establish a grant program for eligible nonprofit organizations to carry out positive psychology reconditioning programs for veterans (see H.R. 5152), H1341 [1MR]

——— establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2835 [22MY]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3749 [3MY]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see S. 3777), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 7273), H10169 [12DE]

——— establish Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs (see S. 3269), S5360 [25JY]

——— establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (see S. 3235), S5066 [18JY]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (see S. 2768), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5644), H3706 [26AP]

——— expand Veterans Healing Veterans Medical Access Scholarship Program to include medical students in predominantly Hispanic-serving medical schools (see H.R. 7193), H9742 [29NO]

——— extend authority to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed (see H.R. 7119), H9510 [13NO]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (see S. 3479), S6223 [18SE]

——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 6419), H6557 [18JY]

——— extend period in which entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 6769), H8107 [10SE] (see H.R. 6860), H8738 [20SE]

——— improve and protect HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) by prohibiting shifting of funds and increase number and expedite hiring of case managers (see S. 2750), S2439 [25AP]

——— improve dental care provided to veterans (see S. 3313), S5518 [31JY]

——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (see S. 2341), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 7144), H9567 [16NO]

——— improve provision of health care for women veterans (see H.R. 5966), H4728 [24MY]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 5538), H3396 [17AP]

——— inform individuals who are eligible to enroll in departmental dental insurance plan of the benefits of such plan (see H.R. 7085), H9443 [23OC]

——— make grants to public institutions of higher education for establishment of Veterans Resource Centers (see H.R. 6766), H8107 [10SE]

——— making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits and services in the event of a Government shutdown (see S. 2323), S300 [18JA]

——— prohibit from requiring a surviving spouse to return certain payments for a month in which the veteran dies (see H.R. 5301), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide additional entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program benefits of certain veterans and Armed Forces members who require extra time to complete remedial and deficiency courses (see S. 3627), S6964 [14NO]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (see S. 2565), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5486), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide for a policy on medicinal cannabis (see H.R. 7130), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide health, rehabilitation, and monetary benefits to children with spina bifida whose parents were exposed to herbicides while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 3175), S4734 [28JN]

——— provide information about whether educational institutions allow individuals to stay enrolled pending receipt of departmental educational assistance (see S. 3447), S6189 [17SE]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 5314), H1651 [15MR]

——— require notices of denial of claims for benefits be delivered by certified mail (see H.R. 6996), H9405 [28SE]

——— require payment of individuals who are owed assistance under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program amounts that they are entitled to by law (see S. 5), S7275 [4DE]

——— waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for home loan program guaranteed loans (see H.R. 6161), H5362 [20JN]

Depts. of Education and HHS: provide substance use prevention and treatment grants for institutions of higher education (see S. 2791), S2517 [7MY]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (see S. 2646), S2075 [11AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]

Disasters: amend laws relative to Federal assistance to individuals and households (see H.R. 4930), H783 [5FE]

——— develop a report regarding possible duplication of Federal damage assessments (see H.R. 7183), H9690 [28NO]

——— ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met (see H.R. 7322), H10269 [17DE]

——— improve certain wildfire and disaster recovery programs (see S. 2767), S2484 [26AP]

——— inform disaster survivors about duplication of benefits, notify loan recipients of ability to refuse assistance, and provide assistance recipients with information on Federal recoupment process (see H.R. 7111), H9460 [30OC]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H3146 [11AP]

——— require a report on risk transfer (see H.R. 5973), H4731 [25MY]

——— waive fees for replacement of critical documents for certain disaster victims and designate child care as a critical service to provide funding to child care facilities following a disaster (see S. 3055), S3760 [12JN]

Diseases and disorders: protect Medicare and VA benefits for medical device treatments for male incontinence and impotence resulting from treatment for prostate cancer and other diseases (see H. Res. 812), H3095 [10AP]

District of Columbia: reauthorize tuition assistance programs (see H.R. 7344), H10336 [19DE]

Domestic Volunteer Service Act: repeal authority to establish certain volunteer programs (see H.R. 5931), H4692 [23MY]

Drugs: allow for more flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5807), H3976 [15MY]

——— authorize, develop, and implement a coordinated tracking system of federally-funded initiatives and grant programs for substance abuse treatment, prevention, and enforcement (see H.R. 5980), H4732 [25MY]

——— combat heroin epidemic and assist forensic labs with addressing seized drug identification backlogs (see H.R. 6074), H5093 [12JN]

——— ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]

——— establish a grant program to address impact of substance use-related trauma on children and youth in public schools (see S. 2754), S2440 [25AP]

——— establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H4284 [21MY]

——— improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 4938), H901 [6FE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see S. 2700), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5545), H3440 [18AP]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (see H.R. 6), H5151 [13JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1099), H9406 [28SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— provide that an individual who uses marijuana in compliance with State law may not be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing (see H.R. 6152), H5285 [19JN]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H. Con. Res. 146), H10511 [20DE]

Education: provide loan forgiveness to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers and tax credits for STEM school supplies, and incentivize STEM hiring practices (see H.R. 5962), H4728 [24MY]

——— recognize contributions of, and increase Federal investment in, public schools and disapprove expanding use of Federal funds to subsidize private school expenses (see H. Con. Res. 114), H1542 [13MR]

——— support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]

Education Recoupment Trust Fund: establish to recover misused elementary and secondary education funds for the benefit of the affected students (see S. 3390), S5954 [27AU]

Employment: advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 6623), H7724 [26JY]

——— carry out pilot programs to improve skills and job training (see H.R. 5018), H1177 [14FE]

——— recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see H.R. 5596), H3505 [24AP]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see H.R. 6944), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish innovative water technology grant program and encourage use of innovative water technology (see S. 3012), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6727), H7920 [6SE]

——— establish Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program (see S. 3015), S3035 [6JN]

——— establish pilot programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to sanitation services and drinking water (see S. 3564), S6770 [10OC]

——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements (see H.R. 6818), H8725 [13SE]

——— provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead (see H.R. 4908), H732 [30JA]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (see H.R. 7279), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide grants for construction, refurbishing, and servicing of individual household decentralized wastewater systems to individuals with low or moderate income (see S. 2771), S2484 [26AP]

——— reauthorize appropriations for national drinking water standards assessment and development (see H.R. 7155), H9568 [16NO]

——— replace drinking water fountains in playgrounds and parks under the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program (see H.R. 7154), H9568 [16NO]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

FAA: establish a pilot program to provide flight training services to veterans (see S. 3322), S5582 [1AU]

——— establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H3049 [26MR]

——— prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6014), H4848 [6JN]

FCC: improve access by Indian tribes to support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program (see H.R. 5661), H3741 [27AP]

——— make grants to establish or expand job training programs for communications tower service, construction, and maintenance (see H.R. 5639), H3706 [26AP]

——— make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program (see S. 2958), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 6286), H5974 [28JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish Federal customer service standards to improve service and customer experience provided by Federal agencies (see H.R. 5402), H2041 [22MR]

——— modernize Federal grant reporting (see S. 3484), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 4887), H676 [29JA]

——— modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see S. 2374), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4929), H783 [5FE]

——— prohibit funding for development of beerbots or other robot bartenders (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— reduce and minimize credit, guarantee, and insurance risk of all Federal programs by transferring such risk to the private sector at market terms (see H.R. 5381), H2040 [22MR]

——— require full transparency and congressional oversight of funding transfers within Federal agencies (see S. 3767), S7790 [18DE]

——— require publication of annual reports required under ‘‘Buy American Hire American’’ Executive order (see S. 3006), S3034 [6JN]

——— require repayment of wasteful agency spending (see S. 3398), S5991 [28AU]

FEMA: amend certain policies relative to entities that receive Federal funds to assist animals impacted by disasters (see H.R. 6131), H5224 [15JN]

——— authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (see S. 3403), S5991 [28AU]

——— establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to small business, condominium association, and residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2745), S2439 [25AP]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 6169), H5362 [20JN]

——— establish Operation Stonegarden to award grants for border security enhancement to eligible law enforcement agencies (see S. 2709), S2262 [18AP]

——— establish pilot programs to provide long-term rental housing assistance and case management services after certain major disasters (see H.R. 7385), H10511 [20DE]

——— extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6402), H6463 [17JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 3128), S4369 [25JN] (see S. 3628), S7050 [15NO] (see S. 3670), S7190 [28NO] (see S. 3703), S7275 [4DE] (see H.R. 6379), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7187), H9742 [29NO] (see H.R. 7388), H10586 [21DE] (see H.J. Res. 143), H9763 [3DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 148), H10586 [21DE]

——— improve National Flood Insurance Program rate maps (see H.R. 4905), H732 [30JA]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to provide improved security measures on school grounds (see H.R. 5268), H1607 [14MR]

——— provide assistance for educational facilities impacted by flooding by reducing penalties under the National Flood Insurance Program for buildings not covered by flood insurance (see S. 2547), S1735 [14MR]

——— provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks (see H.R. 7037), H9419 [5OC]

——— provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for clearing fallen debris (see S. 3556), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 7053), H9425 [9OC]

——— provide for disaster recovery reforms (see S. 3041), S3601 [11JN]

——— provide for online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance (see H.R. 7380), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide snow removal assistance to Indian tribes under a Federal emergency declaration (see S. 2706), S2262 [18AP]

——— transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (see H.R. 5559), H3441 [18AP]

Floods: codify standards to ensure infrastructure projects that receive Federal funding are built to withstand flood damage (see H.R. 7024), H9414 [2OC]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (see S. 3753), S7586 [13DE]

Forest Service: establish a grant program to support landscape-scale restoration and management (see H.R. 4976), H974 [7FE]

GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (see S. 2862), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5846), H4138 [16MY]

——— submit a report on provision of peer support services under Medicaid (see S. 2892), S2834 [22MY]

Health: allow States to expand basic health programs to cover more low-income individuals at lower cost (see S. 3485), S6277 [24SE]

——— improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (see S. 3016), S3035 [6JN]

Healthy Food Financing Initiative: reauthorize (see H.R. 5017), H1177 [14FE]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3833 [8MY]

——— express that the ‘‘Brooke Rule’’ is essential to ensuring affordable rent levels for families receiving Federal rental assistance (see H. Res. 886), H3929 [10MY]

——— require reporting on sexual harassment in Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 6925), H9089 [26SE]

Human rights: require a study and report on housing and service needs of victims of trafficking and individuals at risk for trafficking (see S. 2305), S168 [11JA]

Hurricanes: alter Federal share of certain disaster assistance for Puerto Rico in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 6859), H8738 [20SE]

——— pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma (see S. Res. 652), S6304 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (see S. Res. 650), S6304 [25SE]

Immigration: assist certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants with resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]

——— clarify prohibition on postsecondary education benefits for certain aliens and grant a private right of action to persons injured by a violation of such prohibition (see H.R. 5229), H1501 [8MR]

——— cut Federal funding of sanctuary cities and use those funds for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 5663), H3741 [27AP]

——— fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines (see S. 3713), S7319 [5DE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (see S. 3263), S5360 [25JY]

——— provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2468), S1286 [28FE]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]

——— strengthen refugee resettlement support programs (see H.R. 7401), H10609 [2JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2542), S1686 [13MR]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

Insurance: facilitate State efforts to establish auto-enrollment systems to provide opt-out insurance coverage for individuals eligible for premium assistance or Medicaid (see H.R. 5624), H3705 [26AP]

——— prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6641), H7734 [31JY] (see H.R. 6733), H7941 [7SE]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (see H.R. 5738), H3885 [9MY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6964), H9404 [28SE]

Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (see S. 3719), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7218), H9767 [6DE]

Local government: provide funds to enable counties to make competitive grants to qualified local units of government to address major community development and public infrastructure challenges (see H.R. 6383), H6262 [16JY]

Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, and strategic importance, recognize importance of Compact of Free Association renegotiation, and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 34), S1244 [27FE] (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1334 [27FE]

——— commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 50), S6925 [13NO]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families (see S. 2899), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6004), H4776 [5JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (see H.R. 5797), H3975 [15MY]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— cover protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder (see H.R. 5789), H3975 [15MY]

——— delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (see S. 2897), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5912), H4583 [22MY] (see H.R. 6042), H4979 [7JN]

——— determine State allotments for disproportionate share hospital payments based on State poverty levels and require States to prioritize such payments based on inpatient and low-income utilization rates (see S. 3763), S7790 [18DE]

——— ensure beneficiaries have the opportunity to receive care in home and community-based settings (see H.R. 6371), H6195 [13JY]

——— ensure coverage of inpatient treatment services furnished in mental institutions (see S. 2921), S2835 [22MY]

——— ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth (see H.R. 4998), H1125 [13FE]

——— evaluate access to services and treatment for substance use disorders, telehealth services, and remote patient monitoring for pediatric populations (see S. 2910), S2835 [22MY]

——— impose restrictions on opioid prescriptions (see H.R. 5635), H3705 [26AP]

——— improve access to care for pregnant and postpartum women receiving substance use disorder treatment in mental institutions (see S. 2922), S2835 [22MY]

——— increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4866), H582 [19JA]

——— issue guidance to States to improve care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their parents or guardians (see S. 3429), S6142 [12SE]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (see S. 3702), S7275 [4DE] (see H.R. 7223), H9767 [6DE]

——— promote access to life-saving therapies for enrollees by ensuring coverage of routine patient costs for items and services furnished in connection with participation in qualifying clinical trials (see H.R. 6836), H8731 [17SE]

——— provide consistent standard of health care to the incarcerated (see H.R. 6764), H8107 [10SE]

——— provide extension of enhanced Federal medical assistance percentage for health homes for individuals with substance use disorders (see S. 3384), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 5810), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide for a demonstration project to increase substance use provider treatment capacity (see S. 3383), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 5477), H3146 [11AP]

——— provide payment for patient navigator services (see H.R. 6808), H8725 [13SE]

——— provide States an option to cover children’s program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (see H.R. 6560), H7721 [26JY]

——— provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 21 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see S. 3462), S6223 [18SE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 7217), H9767 [6DE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H1651 [15MR]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care, and reduce certain Federal medical assistance percentages and funds (see H.R. 7397), H10593 [22DE]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 5977), H4732 [25MY]

——— remove lifetime limits on medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders (see S. 2898), S2835 [22MY]

——— require State plans to cover medication-assisted treatment (see H.R. 5802), H3976 [15MY]

——— require States to annually report on certain adult health quality measures (see H.R. 5583), H3452 [23AP]

——— require States to suspend, rather than terminate, an individual’s eligibility for medical assistance while such individual is an inmate of a public institution (see S. 3445), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6823), H8725 [13SE]

——— streamline enrollment of certain providers and suppliers across State lines to facilitate access to out-of-State pediatric care for children and their families (see S. 2415), S875 [12FE] (see H.R. 6524), H7686 [25JY]

——— sunset the limit on maximum rebate amount for single source drugs and innovator multiple source drugs (see H.R. 6642), H7734 [31JY]

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission: conduct study and report on requirements applicable to, and practices of, mental institutions (see H.R. 5800), H3975 [15MY]

——— publish reports on estimated impact on States of Medicaid expansion, including impact of such expansion on States that have not expanded their Medicaid coverage (see S. 3059), S3906 [13JN]

Medicare: allow individuals to choose to opt out of part A benefit (see S. 3560), S6731 [9OC] (see H.R. 6703), H7870 [5SE]

——— clarify payment rules for manual wheelchairs under part B (see H.R. 7305), H10210 [13DE]

——— cover opioid treatment program services (see S. 2875), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5080, 5083), H1226 [23FE] (see H.R. 5776), H3934 [11MY]

——— eliminate Medicare Advantage provision that inadvertently penalizes Medicare Advantage plans for providing high quality care to beneficiaries (see S. 3497), S6304 [25SE]

——— enhance beneficiary and provider protections and improve transparency in the Medicare Advantage market (see H.R. 7340), H10336 [19DE]

——— establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (see H.R. 6690), H7776 [28AU]

——— establish Medicare for America program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (see H.R. 7339), H10336 [19DE]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2262 [18AP] (see H.R. 6117), H5200 [14JN]

——— exempt from certain criminal penalties the offering and use of certain pharmaceutical manufacturer copayment coupons to waive or reduce cost-sharing otherwise applied under the prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 6488), H7154 [24JY]

——— improve affordability and enrollment procedures (see S. 3316), S5581 [1AU]

——— improve home health payment reforms (see S. 3458), S6223 [18SE] (see S. 3545), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 6932), H9149 [27SE]

——— improve quality measurement and development (see S. 3493), S6304 [25SE]

——— modify requirement for certain former Armed Forces members to enroll in Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life and provide coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests (see H.R. 6886), H8884 [25SE]

——— preserve integrity by maintaining current eligibility age of 65 (see H. Res. 1096), H9151 [27SE]

——— prevent growth rate cliff for out-of-pocket threshold under part D (see H.R. 6563), H7721 [26JY]

——— provide coverage of certain mental health telehealth services (see S. 3797), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 6781), H8169 [12SE]

——— provide coverage of FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests (see S. 2523), S1578 [8MR] (see S. 2928), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 6062), H5021 [8JN]

——— provide for a combined part B and D drug out-of-pocket costs limitation (see H.R. 7001), H9406 [28SE]

——— provide for ambulatory surgical center representation during review of hospital outpatient payment rates (see H.R. 6138), H5284 [19JN]

——— provide for an opioid use disorder treatment demonstration program (see H.R. 5605), H3505 [24AP]

——— provide for direct payment to physician assistants (see H.R. 5506), H3315 [13AP]

——— provide for technical amendments to Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (see H.R. 4987), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide for transparency of secondary payer reporting information (see H.R. 5881), H4242 [18MY]

——— reform graduate medical education program to support rural residency training funding that is equitable for all States (see S. 3014), S3035 [6JN]

——— require hospitals to provide information on acquisition costs for drugs in the 340B discount drug program and total revenues received by the hospital for such drugs (see S. 2453), S1243 [27FE]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 5675), H3749 [3MY]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures (see H.R. 5773), H3934 [11MY]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (see S. 3327), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 5676), H3749 [3MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: help end addictions and lessen substance abuse disorders (see S. 3120), S4368 [25JN]

——— improve access to care for beneficiaries through models tested under Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (see H.R. 6601), H7723 [26JY]

——— promote ability of beneficiaries to access their personal medical claim data through a mobile health record application (see H.R. 7272), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide coverage of services furnished by freestanding emergency centers (see S. 3531), S6388 [28SE]

——— provide equal coverage of in vitro specific IgE tests and percutaneous tests for allergies (see H.R. 5541), H3396 [17AP]

——— provide for a demonstration program and pilot project to expand choice for inpatient psychiatric services (see H.R. 6343), H6172 [12JY]

Mental health: improve services (see H.R. 6498), H7155 [24JY]

Minimum wage: provide consequences to States that reduce their State minimum wage and redirect Federal funding to those States to the neediest localities (see H.R. 7374), H10510 [20DE]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S5692 [16AU]

Mortgages: repeal Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charters and direct Ginnie Mae to guarantee qualified privately insured mortgage-backed securities (see H.R. 6746), H7941 [7SE]

National CACFP Week: designate (see S. Res. 405), S907 [13FE]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see S. 3076), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6103), H5199 [14JN]

National Endowment for the Arts: prohibit Federal funding to award grant for South Dakota State University Historic Hobo Day (see H.R. 6338), H6111 [11JY]

——— prohibit grants for housing (see H.R. 6164), H5362 [20JN]

——— prohibit grants to demonstrate how artists work to show the impact of climate change in the San Francisco, CA, bay area and how art can inform, inspire, and empower communities at risk (see H.R. 5995), H4738 [1JN]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (see S. Res. 551), S4035 [19JN] (see H. Res. 950), H5285 [19JN]

Native Americans: assist Indian tribes in maintaining, expanding, and deploying broadband systems (see H.R. 5172), H1441 [6MR]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

NIST: allow State Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnerships to award grants to small and medium sized manufacturers for purposes of training new workers to replace departing experienced workers (see S. 3126), S4369 [25JN] (see S. 3778), S7925 [19DE]

——— improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see S. 2666), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5517), H3315 [13AP]

NOAA: clarify authority relative to post-storm assessments (see H.R. 7270), H10169 [12DE]

NSF: review application process for awarding grants under Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see H.R. 7094), H9448 [26OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: track and review federally funded drug demand reduction activities (see S. 3380), S5932 [23AU]

OMB: require Federal agencies to allocate grant funding to States and localities based on the number of U.S. citizens and legal residents as determined under the decennial census (see H.R. 5435), H3059 [5AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: align open enrollment periods for Exchange plans with deadline for filing Federal income tax returns (see H.R. 5625), H3705 [26AP]

——— ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

——— guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (see H.R. 7102), H9459 [30OC]

Poverty: provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in persistent poverty counties (see S. 3537), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 7009), H9413 [2OC]

Public debt: address rising national debt by encouraging Members of the House to introduce and support legislation to cut at least $100 million from Federal programs each year (see H. Res. 885), H3885 [9MY]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3692), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 5835, 5836, 5838, 5842, 5843), H4137 (see H.R. 5847, 5854), H4138 [16MY] (see H.R. 5861), H4209 [17MY]

——— clarify authority of tribal governments relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 6242), H5815 [27JN]

——— extend grants, measure employment outcomes of exiting recipients, and make corrections to data exchange standards of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 7264), H10168 [12DE]

——— institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5489), H3209 [12AP]

——— prohibit assistance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being accessed through an electronic benefit transfer card at stores that sell marijuana (see H.R. 5853), H4138 [16MY]

——— provide grants for coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with career pathways (see H.R. 5888), H4283 [21MY]

——— reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 7010), H9413 [2OC]

——— reauthorize Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3700), S7275 [4DE]

——— require State agencies to use Federal tax return information to verify income eligibility for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3629), S7050 [15NO]

——— require States to temporarily disregard income earned through participation in apprenticeship programs in making Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program eligibility and benefit determinations (see H.R. 5828), H3977 [15MY]

Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]

Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council To End Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 7271), H10169 [12DE]

Puerto Rico: increase access of small farmers to Federal agriculture programs (see H.R. 5450), H3094 [10AP]

——— support businesses and extend child tax credits for families (see H.R. 5975), H4731 [25MY]

——— temporarily reduce payroll taxes for workers, expand child tax credit, increase access to SBA programs to assist small businesses, and improve availability of economic statistics (see S. 2873), S2773 [17MY] (see S. 3256), S5267 [24JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2571), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5339), H1727 [20MR]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 6279), H5974 [28JN]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see S. 3552), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 6347), H6173 [12JY]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see S. 3553), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 6348), H6173 [12JY]

——— codify Boots to Business Program (see H.R. 5193), H1475 [7MR]

——— establish a grant program to address rising costs of tax compliance for small business concerns (see H.R. 5512), H3315 [13AP]

——— expand definition of research and development, increase participation in mentor-protege program, and promote use of interagency contracts (see H.R. 6368), H6195 [13JY]

——— expand opportunities available to employee-owned business concerns through loan programs (see S. 2786), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5236), H1501 [8MR]

——— extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (see S. 3554), S6630 [5OC]

——— improve the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see S. 2419), S907 [13FE]

——— issue loans to homeowners in areas at risk for disasters to carry out pre-disaster mitigation activities (see H.R. 6499), H7155 [24JY]

——— modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (see S. 3562), S6732 [9OC] (see H.R. 6330), H6110 [11JY]

——— modify upfront guarantee fees for certain 7(a) loans to eliminate economic barriers faced by women, minorities, and veteran small business owners (see H.R. 7186), H9691 [28NO]

——— prohibit businesses owned by or affiliated with Chinese citizens from receiving assistance (see S. 3148), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6241), H5815 [27JN]

——— provide contracting assistance for small businesses in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 5178), H1441 [6MR]

——— provide for contracting preferences and other benefits for emerging business enterprises (see H.R. 6565), H7721 [26JY]

——— provide for disaster loans to repair, rehabilitate, or replace property damaged or destroyed by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria (see H.R. 6826), H8725 [13SE]

——— provide for small business concerns located in the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 5929), H4692 [23MY]

——— report certain information to Congress and the President (see H.R. 6382), H6262 [16JY]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (see S. 2283), S110 [9JA] (see H.R. 4743), H82 [9JA]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), request Senate to return to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 899), H4138 [16MY]

——— support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (see S. 3561), S6731 [9OC] (see H.R. 7199), H9743 [29NO]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

——— prohibit stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals (see H.R. 6977), H9405 [28SE]

SEC: expand access to capital for small businesses affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters (see H.R. 4792), H172 [12JA]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 3635), S7050 [15NO]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 3645), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 5084), H1226 [23FE]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]

Social Security: allow older disabled individuals to remain in the workforce by removing age limit on Medicaid buy-in program and work restrictions on disabled adult children who have reached retirement age (see H.R. 7101), H9448 [26OC]

——— clarify entitlement to certain benefits through the month of the death of the beneficiary (see H.R. 5302), H1651 [15MR]

——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

——— ensure access to mental health services for children and pregnant women under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 3053), S3760 [12JN]

——— expand exception to the windfall elimination provision based on years of coverage (see H.R. 6962), H9151 [27SE]

——— expand permissive exclusion from Federal health programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities and provide penalties for illegal distribution of beneficiary identity information (see H.R. 5757), H3929 [10MY]

——— expand scope of transparency reporting requirements on ownership or investment interests of health care providers and others, and increase penalties for violating such requirements (see S. 3770), S7790 [18DE]

——— improve Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers (see S. 3494), S6304 [25SE]

——— improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 2637), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5457), H3095 [10AP]

——— increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses (see S. 3457), S6223 [18SE]

——— modernize account numbers (see H.R. 7143), H9567 [16NO]

——— permit individuals to select a monthly benefit payment date (see H.R. 7261), H10103 [11DE]

——— permit tribal councils to enter into agreements to obtain coverage for services performed by tribal council members (see H.R. 6124), H5224 [15JN]

——— prevent low-income seniors from losing benefits due to defaulted student loan debt by increasing amount of benefits exempted from garnishment (see S. 3320), S5582 [1AU]

——— protect system and improve benefits (see S. 2671), S2141 [16AP]

——— protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 1902), consideration (see H. Res. 968), H5748 [26JN]

——— reform (see H.R. 7195), H9743 [29NO]

——— replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see S. 3526), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 6933), H9149 [27SE]

——— require drug and medical device companies to include information on payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in certain transparency reports (see S. 2891), S2834 [22MY]

——— strengthen by reforming benefit formula and calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving long-term condition of the trust fund (see H.R. 6929), H9149 [27SE]

——— update and improve eligibility criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance Program (see H.R. 6532), H7686 [25JY]

SSA: enhance pre- and post-adoptive support services to help prevent children from entering the foster care system (see S. 3666), S7190 [28NO]

——— establish a procedure to close or reduce access to field offices (see H.R. 7146), H9567 [16NO]

——— implement certain recordkeeping recommendations to reduce fraud resulting from misuse of Social Security numbers of deceased individuals (see H.R. 6006), H4776 [5JN]

——— improve service and strengthen Social Security Disability Insurance Program (see H.R. 6559), H7721 [26JY]

——— make Social Security Trustees Report process more accountable and transparent (see H.R. 7269), H10169 [12DE]

——— permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see S. 3147), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6251), H5815 [27JN]

——— prohibit reinstatement of reconsideration level of appeal for disability determinations in the 10 prototype States (see S. 3741), S7509 [12DE] (see H.R. 7276), H10169 [12DE]

——— prohibit use of funds to develop, test, deploy, implement, or administer Disability Case Processing System (see H.R. 5221), H1501 [8MR]

——— provide payment for fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining replacement Social Security card for certain victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 7371), H10510 [20DE]

——— require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress and clarify process for closure of field offices (see H.R. 5431), H3059 [5AP]

SSI: create poverty relief benefit for certain senior citizens and disabled individuals (see S. 2653), S2120 [12AP]

——— reduce minimum age at which a widow or widower may remarry and remain eligible for benefits (see H.R. 6247), H5815 [27JN]

Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis: establish (see S. 3231), S5066 [18JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (see H.R. 5928), H4692 [23MY]

Taxation: allow certain areas affected by certain federally declared disasters to be designated as opportunity zones (see H.R. 7242), H9820 [10DE]

——— eliminate certain tax breaks and benefits and use savings to invest in affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income families (see H.R. 7375), H10510 [20DE]

——— establish tax-preferred Lifelong Learning and Training Account programs that provide Federal matching funds for contributions by low- and moderate-income workers or their employers (see S. 6), S7088 [26NO] (see H.R. 7235), H9819 [10DE]

——— exclude from gross income certain federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty (see S. 10), S7132 [27NO] (see H.R. 6149), H5284 [19JN] (see H.R. 7259), H10102 [11DE]

——— extend earned income tax credit to caregivers and qualifying students and establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (see H.R. 6873), H8883 [25SE]

——— facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (see S. 3611), S6924 [13NO] (see H.R. 7386), H10511 [20DE]

——— impose a tax on institutions of higher education that fail to use a certain percentage of growth in endowment value for grants for working-family students each year (see H.R. 5916), H4583 [22MY]

——— impose a tax on large employers whose employees receive certain Federal benefits because the employees’ income is below a living wage (see S. 3410), S6038 [5SE]

——— increase low-income housing credit (see H.R. 6542), H7720 [26JY]

——— increase work opportunity credit for certain Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI beneficiaries and vocational rehabilitation referrals, and expand benefits relative to access for the disabled (see S. 3260), S5267 [24JY]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 2368), S612 [5FE] (see H.R. 4926), H783 [5FE]

——— provide tax relief to small businesses in areas affected by toxic algal blooms (see S. 3206), S4950 [12JY]

——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (see S. 3563), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 6392), H6263 [16JY]

——— support responsible middle class tax cuts and the closing of special interest loopholes, and oppose paying for tax cuts with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid (see H. Res. 1097), H9151 [27SE]

Territories: comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (see H.R. 4761), H131 [10JA]

Tobacco products: include e-cigarettes in smoking bans in schools, clarify that educational assistance can be used for e-cigarette prevention by schools, and authorize studies in e-cigarette use prevention (see S. 3701), S7275 [4DE]

Transportation: ensure each State receives a fair percentage of total Federal highway funding (see S. 2403), S840 [8FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6173 [12JY]

——— repeal desert terminal lakes assistance (see H.R. 5530), H3395 [17AP]

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: reauthorize (see H.R. 5393), H2041 [22MR]

Veterans: extend authorities relating to homeless veterans (see S. 3419), S6059 [6SE] (see H.R. 4898), H731 [30JA]

——— include federally qualified health centers and primary care associations in efforts to help homeless veterans (see H.R. 6572), H7722 [26JY]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2329), S467 [23JA]

Wildfires: authorize disaster recovery assistance for areas affected by wildfires on Federal lands (see H.R. 6799), H8724 [13SE]

——— protect communities (see H.R. 7315), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide regulatory relief for agricultural producers and community banks, improve disaster assessments by accounting for all damages, and encourage Federal-State collaboration (see S. 2299), S168 [11JA]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

E-Mails

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Advocates for Opioid Recovery (organization), H9252 [28SE]

Essays

State of the Union: Elizabeth Toensing, S649 [6FE]

——— Jackson Noel, S648 [6FE]

——— Maisie Newbury, S648 [6FE]

——— Zoe Prue, S649 [6FE]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S1910 [22MR]

——— several organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7117 [24JY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7116, H7117 [24JY]

Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Faiz Shakir and Kanya Bennett, ACLU, H3793 [8MY]

——— several civil rights and civil liberties organizations, H3862 [9MY]

——— several organizations, H3860 [9MY]

——— William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., H3860 [9MY]

Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Nancy LeaMond, AARP (organization), H3107 [11AP], H3190 [12AP]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H3190 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants: several organizations, H4201 [17MY]

——— Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, H4202 [17MY]

Dept. of Agriculture programs funding: Greg Fogel, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, H4878 [7JN]

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H3580 [26AP], H4001 [16MY]

——— Dena R. Diorio, Mecklenburg County, NC, Manager, H4053 [16MY]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3580 [26AP]

——— Marc Egan, National Education Association, H4003 [16MY]

——— Representative Blunt Rochester, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4000 [16MY]

——— several child advocacy organizations, H4002 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization: Marcy Mistrett, Campaign for Youth Justice (organization), E1341 [28SE]

Dept. of the Treasury Capital Magnet Fund funding: several organizations, H4883 [7JN]

Elder Poverty Relief Act: Max Richtman, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S2122 [12AP]

Emergency Federal assistance to address harmful algal blooms in Florida: Senator Nelson, S4833 [9JY]

Encouraging Small Business Innovators: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H8809 [25SE]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8809 [25SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8809 [25SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8119 [12SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8120 [12SE]

First Step Act: Ellen Donnarumma, International Community Corrections Association and Christian Kervick, National Criminal Justice Association, H10401 [20DE]

——— Faiz Shakir, Jesselyn McCurdy, Vanita Gupta, and Sakira Cook, ACLU, H10398–H10400 [20DE]

——— James C. Duff, Judicial Conference of the U.S., H10400 [20DE]

——— Jonathan Blodgett, National District Attorneys Association, S7917 [19DE]

——— Paul M. Cell, International Association of Chiefs of Police, S7916 [19DE]

——— Ronal Serpas, Law Enforcement Leaders To Reduce Crime and Incarceration (organization), S7916 [19DE]

——— Vera Bumpers, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, S7916 [19DE]

Florida proposal to revise Medicaid enrollment regulations: several Florida Senators and Representatives, S2609 [10MY]

Forest Service reform of Federal forest conservation regulations: several environmental organizations, H3997 [16MY]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Marc Mauer, Sentencing Project (organization), H4317 [22MY]

——— several organizations, H4316 [22MY]

Housing and community development programs funding: National Housing Conference, H4879 [7JN]

Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7116 [24JY]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7116, H7117 [24JY]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5252, H5256, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding: Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H4878 [7JN]

——— Keith Hall, CBO, H4873 [7JN]

——— several religious organizations, H4880 [7JN]

Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act: Christopher Detzler, National Council of Social Security Management Associations, Inc., H747 [5FE]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House), H746 [5FE]

——— Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network, H748 [5FE]

——— Gretchen Knauff, Disability Rights Connecticut, Inc., H747 [5FE]

Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act: Todd A. Cox, Monique L. Dixon, and Nicole Dooley, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., H1563 [14MR]

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Carol Keehan, Catholic Health Association of the U.S., H9252 [28SE]

——— Corporate Health Care Coalition, H9250 [28SE]

——— James A. Klein, American Benefits Council, H9251 [28SE]

——— Peter Morris, Alex Dodd, David White, Jay Higham, and John Steinbrun, Opioid Treatment Program Consortium, H5561 [22JN]

——— several organizations, H9253 [28SE]

——— Suzanne P. Clark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H9252 [28SE]

——— Tom Van Coverden, National Association of Community Health Centers, H9251 [28SE]

Transition Improvement Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7137 [24JY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H7137 [24JY]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act funding: several veterans and military organizations, S4362 [25JN]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: several organizations, H4040 [16MY]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9243 [28SE]

Organizations supporting S. 756, First Step Act, S7756 [18DE], S7839 [19DE]

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance members, H4202 [17MY]

20 programs that have Hyde protections, prohibiting taxpayer funded abortions, in consolidated appropriations legislation, S1912 [22MR]

Motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S7887 [19DE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5567 [22JN]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), H5342 [20JN]

Notices

Intention to object to S. 2374, Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Senator Wyden, S7521 [12DE]

Press releases

Center for American Progress Applauds the Senate for Passing the First Step Act: Julie Cusick, Center for American Progress, H10401 [20DE]

Children’s Hospitals to Congress—Kids Can’t Wait, Fund CHIP Now: Children’s Hospital Association, H508 [18JA]

Congress Must Vote No on Farm Bill: Share Our Strength (organization), H4002 [16MY]

Fraternal Order of Police Partners With President Trump on Criminal Justice Reform: National Fraternal Order of Police, S7916 [19DE]

Report—Individual Insurance Premiums Next Year 40% Lower Under Alexander-Murray, Collins-Nelson Than if Congress Doesn’t Act: Senator Collins, S1752 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, H576 [19JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA]

Amtrak: Gateway Program funding to expand and renovate the northeast corridor rail line between Newark, NJ, and New York, NY, H1466 [7MR]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia, H9249 [28SE]

——— allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (H.R. 5294), H5115–H5117 [13JN]

Armed Forces: take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 5649), H3731 [27AP], H7134–H7140 [24JY]

Bankruptcy: allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received a certain number of years before commencement of the bankruptcy case (H.R. 6588), E1092 [26JY]

Budget: exempt Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from any Federal balanced budget requirement, H3107–H3109 [11AP], H3175 [12AP], E493 [18AP]

——— reform entitlement programs, H3391–H3394 [17AP], H3459, H3494, H3495 [24AP], H9142 [27SE]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (H.R. 3613), E222 [26FE]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), H1105 [13FE], H1133 [14FE], H3966, H3967 [15MY], H4762 [5JN], H5654 [26JN], H7784 [4SE], H9527 [15NO]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7160, H7168, H7175–H7194 [25JY]

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (H.R. 5812), H5071–H5074 [12JN]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: establish Patient and State Stability Fund to give States flexibility in how they provide assistance for health insurance costs (H.R. 4666), H789 [6FE]

——— provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (H.R. 5590), H5247–H5249 [19JN]

Children and youth: fund family services to help keep children safe and supported at home and ensure children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings, H891 [6FE]

Colleges and universities: affordability, H1509 [13MR]

Columbus, OH: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority recipient of Dept. of HUD Family Unification Program housing voucher grants, E1589 [30NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H27 [9JA]

——— legislative priorities, H495, H498, H499 [18JA], H585 [20JA]

Corps of Engineers: expedite previously authorized projects in declared disaster areas, H4836 [6JN]

——— restore and increase resiliency of public infrastructure in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and continental U.S. damaged as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

Crime: expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses and reauthorize certain programs established by Child Protection and Safety Act (H.R. 6847), H8839–H8844 [25SE], E1306 [26SE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H607 [21JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow drainage districts to compete for Environmental Quality Incentives Program contracts to provide irrigation or water efficiency, H4123, H4124 [16MY]

——— clarify that adult failure to meet Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program household eligibility requirements will not make household children ineligible, H4190, H4191 [17MY]

——— conduct study to determine impact the Thrifty Food Program has in calculation of Nutritional Assistance Program block grants payable to Puerto Rico, H4191 [17MY]

——— designate a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator in each State, H4220 [18MY]

——— disqualify certain convicted felons from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4191 [17MY]

——— eliminate authority to make certain grants to support development, production, or marketing of alcoholic beverages and rescind CCC funds made available for such grants, H4201–H4203 [17MY]

——— Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding, H3203 [12AP], H10324 [19DE]

——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— establish Office of Tribal Relations and New Beginnings Initiative to match funds invested in educational programs or services for Native Americans, H4221 [18MY]

——— expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work-capable requirements and use E-verify system to assure recipients of training are legal immigrants, H4187, H4188 [17MY]

——— extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4153, H4159, H4174–H4177 [17MY]

——— extend study on comparable access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico, H4192, H4195 [17MY]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]

——— make certain multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, H4124 [16MY]

——— make grants to States to support establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas, H1274 [27FE]

——— modify Household Water Well System Grant Program (H.R. 5837), H4859 [7JN]

——— National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program funding, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— National Institute of Food and Agriculture agricultural research and extension funding equity for historically Black land-grant colleges and universities, H4204 [17MY]

——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133–H4135 [16MY]

——— phase out agricultural subsidies, H4183, H4184 [17MY]

——— provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (H.R. 6132), H5227 [19JN]

——— provide States the flexibility to contract out administrative functions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4192–H4194 [17MY]

——— provide support for dairy producers, H7865 [5SE]

——— provide support for dairy producers (H.R. 5462), H3158 [12AP]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6483), H7692 [26JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, H4051, H4055 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

——— reform categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H10150 [12DE]

——— reform crop insurance program, H4135 [16MY]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3198–H3202 [12AP], H3702 [26AP], H3840 [9MY], H4054, H4057 [16MY], H4154 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5002 [8JN], H6266 [17JY], H6474 [18JY], H10151 [12DE]

——— remove certain number of individuals residing on military bases from population threshold calculation relative to eligibility for rural development programs, H4127 [16MY]

——— repeal bioenergy subsidy programs, H4195, H4196 [17MY]

——— require households demonstrate actual heating or cooling expenses in order to qualify for Standard Utility Allowance, H3198 [12AP]

——— reverse declining milk consumption in schools (H.R. 4101), H1132 [14FE]

——— Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program funding, H4874 [7JN]

——— streamline enrollment process for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, H4184 [17MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1275, H1276, H1321 [27FE], H3066 [10AP], H3100, H3104 [11AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3330 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399, H3401 [18AP], H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H3995–H4005, H4046–H4057 [16MY], H4147, H4148, H4151–H4161 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H9542 [16NO], H10032 [11DE], H10116–H10120, H10149 [12DE], H10274 [19DE], E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E1745 [3JA]

——— support U.S. sugar farmers, H3985 [16MY], E675 [17MY]

——— tribute to Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program, H6265 [17JY]

——— tribute to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H1274 [27FE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (H.R. 3994), H6608–H6610 [23JY], H10122 [12DE]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to certain firms adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6396), H6272 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (H.R. 7307), H10190 [13DE]

——— increase flexibility for use of SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs funding for commercialization projects, H4656 [23MY]

Dept. of Education: address issues relative to increasing levels of Federal student loan debt, H90 [10JA]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer, H9044 [26SE]

——— allow for deferment of certain student loans while a borrower is receiving treatment for cancer (H.R. 2976), H3562 [25AP]

——— authorize American Dream Accounts to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students, H7191 [25JY]

——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (H.R. 5096), E219 [26FE]

——— discharge Federal loan debt of students enrolled at schools that closed, H7835 [5SE]

——— ensure Pell grants used at a school which has closed do not count toward Pell Grant lifetime caps, H7835 [5SE]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants for integration of cybersecurity education (H.R. 7214), H9806, H9807 [10DE]

——— establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 6765), E1228 [10SE]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (H.R. 4001), H7816 [4SE]

——— provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities (H.R. 2475), H4597 [23MY]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (H.R. 5564), H3493 [24AP]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (H.R. 3828), H5162 [14JN]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (H.R. 4508), H1509 [13MR], H3965–H3967 [15MY], H4688–H4690 [23MY], H4742, H4743, H4770–H4773 [5JN], H7835, H7851, H7853 [5SE], H9527 [15NO]

Dept. of Energy: provide financial assistance to local governments impacted by reduction in tax revenue from nuclear powerplants (H.R. 6814), E1248 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information, H9246 [28SE]

——— appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information (H.R. 4284), H5034–H5036 [12JN]

——— appropriate funds for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (H.R. 3495), H5110 [13JN]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (H.R. 5102), H5045–H5047 [12JN], E976 [6JY]

——— authorize certain substance abuse recovery services grants to be used to establish regional technical assistance centers (H.R. 5587), H5069–H5071 [12JN], E974 [6JY]

——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (H.R. 6174), E882 [21JN]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (H.R. 5272), H5053–H5055 [12JN]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (H.R. 5327), H3434 [18AP], H5026, H5055–H5057 [12JN]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce, H9248 [28SE]

——— establish Military Trauma Team Placement Program and Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program, H8780 [25SE]

——— establish Military Trauma Team Placement Program and Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program (H.R. 880), H1236–H1238 [26FE]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (H.R. 5115), E232 [27FE]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (H.R. 959), H6605–H6608 [23JY]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, H614 [22JA], H824, H826, H891, H893–H895 [6FE]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (H.R. 4820), H499, H506, H507, H533 [18JA]

——— finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (H.R. 6561), H8121, H8122 [12SE]

——— promote child care and early learning (H.R. 3773), H1736 [21MR], H7883 [6SE]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (H.R. 6586), E1078 [26JY]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (H.R. 5890), H5125–H5127 [13JN], H5156, H5158 [14JN]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (H.R. 5796), H5237–H5239 [19JN]

——— provide greater transparency of discounts provided by drug manufacturers by requiring Pharmacy Benefit Managers to reimburse community pharamacists at the same rate as high volume box stores, H9541 [16NO]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H482 [18JA], H656 [29JA], H824, H892–H895 [6FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), H10057, H10058 [11DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), Senate amendment, H10280–H10282 [19DE]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 5329), H5057–H5059 [12JN]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 2410), H1240–H1243 [26FE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), H10052–H10054, H10056 [11DE]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (H.R. 5641), H9536 [15NO]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (S. 2278), H10286–H10288 [19DE]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (H.R. 2913), H7161 [25JY]

——— submit report on effects of inclusion of quality increases in the determination of blended benchmark amounts under Medicare part C (H.R. 4952), H7115, H7116 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: proposed rule to ensure those seeking to enter and remain in the U.S. can support themselves financially and not be reliant on public benefits, H9156 [28SE]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a housing choice voucher mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas (H.R. 5793), H6010–H6013 [10JY]

——— develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency (H.R. 4258), H178–H181 [16JA]

——— ensure that tribal housing authorities are designated as eligible entities to receive vouchers and that selection criteria for awarding vouchers reflects impact that opioids are having in tribal communities, H5182, H5183 [14JN]

——— proposed changes to public housing assistance programs, H3769 [7MY]

——— remove requirement to include recommendations for further continuation and expansion of the voucher program in a report to Congress, H5183 [14JN]

——— require eligible entities to prove that supportive housing facilities have local government authorization to operate, H5182 [14JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), H5001 [8JN], H5172–H5183 [14JN]

——— set aside section 8 housing vouchers for supportive and transitional housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorders (H.R. 5735), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

——— support affordable and public housing programs, H3986 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime (H.R. 4767), E34 [11JA]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), H3857–H3865 [9MY]

——— increase oversight of pretrial release program by requiring entities that receive funds to report on defendants’ criminal behavior and failure to appear at trial (H.R. 2152), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), H1233, H1234 [26FE], E236 [27FE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), H3945–H3947 [15MY]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4302–H4319 [22MY], H7929 [7SE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program, H2018 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), H1489–H1494 [8MR], H1553, H1559–H1566, H1586, H1587 [14MR], H1613, H1617, H1623 [15MR], H1702 [20MR], E347 [20MR]

——— reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (H.R. 6029), H5121–H5123 [13JN]

——— reauthorize Sex Offender Management Assistance Program and U.S. Marshals Service program providing Federal assistance for violations of sex offender registration requirements, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H1574 [14MR], H9390 [28SE], E1341 [28SE], E1356 [2OC], E1459 [26OC]

——— reduce Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding to local governments that fund certain percentage of operating budget from traffic violation fines and fees, E400 [5AP]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, H10346–H10366, H10398 [20DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), H9739 [29NO]

——— reform reporting requirements of federally funded pretrial release programs by reporting statistics on defendants appearing at bail hearings, released on monetary bail, and participated in pretrial release programs, H3862, H3863 [9MY]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (H.R. 818), H1229 [26FE]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (H.R. 5363), E1631 [10DE]

Dept. of Labor: prioritize provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, H9801 [10DE]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (H.R. 2933), H3792 [8MY]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (H.R. 4115), H9529 [15NO]

——— provide for youth jobs (H.R. 3336), H3194 [12AP]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program, H8226 [13SE]

——— authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program (H.R. 434), H6450 [17JY]

——— conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), H10039–H10041 [11DE]

——— Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation funding, H6450 [17JY]

——— Payment in Lieu of Taxes program funding, H7895 [6SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow officers and employees to provide taxpayers information relative to low-income taxpayer clinics (H.R. 5438), H3367, H3368 [17AP]

——— Community Development Financial Institutions funding, H6532 [18JY]

——— designation of counties in Kansas as Qualified Opportunity Zones, H4780 [6JN]

——— establish additional fund to reimburse costs incurred by terrestrial radio stations as a result of reorganization of broadcast television spectrum, E272 [7MR]

——— Native American Community Development Financial Institutions Assistance Program funding, H6531 [18JY]

Dept. of Transportation: Essential Air Service program funding, H3593 [26AP], H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— pre-disaster mitigation assistance funding, H9036, H9038 [26SE]

——— require schoolbuses to have seatbelts, automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems and assist school districts with making such modifications (H.R. 6773), E1236 [12SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust certain limits on the guaranteed amount of a home loan under the home loan program, H5617 [25JN]

——— carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (H.R. 2327), H4287 [22MY]

——— conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (H.R. 6418), H10427, H10428 [20DE]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment, H9800 [10DE]

——— disapprove courses for purposes of educational assistance programs unless the educational institution permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending departmental payment (H.R. 4830), H4254–H4256 [21MY]

——— eliminate period of eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program, H7137 [24JY]

——— ensure individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend paid to the individuals under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program, H9799, H9801 [10DE]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, H3913 [10MY], H3994, H3996, H3998, H4005, H4014–H4046 [16MY], H4236 [18MY], H9536 [15NO], E694, E695 [21MY]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (H.R. 7273), H10323 [19DE]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (S. 3777), H10428–H10430 [20DE]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, H7173, H7174 [25JY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), H8754–H8759 [25SE]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), H5133–H5135, H5138 [13JN]

——— homeless veterans programs funding, H4990, H4991, H4994 [8JN]

——— improve Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program, H4045 [16MY]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs, H9799 [10DE]

——— include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs (H.R. 5538), H7133, H7134 [24JY]

——— make grants to eligible organizations to provide transition assistance to members of the Armed Forces recently separated from active duty and their spouses, H7139 [24JY]

——— provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation (H.R. 5486), E443 [12AP]

——— provide for housing stipends and supply fee payments under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program for individuals affected by extended school closures due to natural disasters, H7137 [24JY]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (H.R. 5314), H7161 [25JY]

——— study effectiveness of Veterans Crisis Line in preventing veteran suicide (H.R. 4173), H24 [9JA], H8167 [12SE]

——— Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program funding, H4973 [7JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Disasters: improve disaster response system, E810 [8JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by wildfires, H9083–H9086 [26SE]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, H9698 [29NO]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 2282), H5348 [20JN], H5820 [28JN], E781 [6JN]

Diseases and disorders: strengthen care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, declare goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s is a national priority, and increase research funding, H28 [9JA]

Domestic policy: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve social programs, H892 [6FE]

Drought: provide drought assistance to California (H.R. 23), H3544 [25AP], H5698 [26JN]

Drugs: address fentanyl abuse epidemic, E1222 [7SE]

——— authorize, develop, and implement a coordinated tracking system of federally-funded initiatives and grant programs for substance abuse treatment, prevention, and enforcement, H5321, H5324, H5325 [20JN], H9249 [28SE]

——— establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (H.R. 5891), H5127–H5129 [13JN], H5156 [14JN]

——— increase State funding for response to opioid misuse crisis and research on addiction and pain relative to substance misuse crisis (H.R. 4501), H5299 [20JN]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, H607 [21JA], H2031 [22MR]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (H.R. 4938), H792, H793 [6FE]

——— provide access to medication-assisted treatment programs to reduce opioid addiction overdoses and relapses, H5522 [22JN]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (H.R. 5545), H5113 [13JN], H5323 [20JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5380 [21JN], H5511–H5572 [22JN], H5755 [27JN], H9553 [16NO], E902 [22JN], E950 [28JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9156, H9174–H9255 [28SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294–H5304 [20JN], E901 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

——— provide that an individual who uses marijuana in compliance with State law may not be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing (H.R. 6152), E865 [19JN]

Economy: impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3131–H3137 [11AP], H4682–H4688 [23MY]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H3497 [24AP], H3586 [26AP]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (H.R. 2408), H1479 [8MR], E1385 [9OC]

——— enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), H10547, H10548 [21DE]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, H3067 [10AP], H9753 [30NO]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H399–H401 [16JA], H3498 [24AP], H7146–H7148 [24JY]

EPA: brownfield revitalization program funding, H6448 [17JY]

——— Clean Watersheds Needs Survey funding, H6451 [17JY]

——— Environmental Justice program funding, H6451, H6452 [17JY]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (H.R. 3906), H6219–H6221 [16JY], E1043 [23JY]

——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements, H8225 [13SE]

——— lead in drinking water reduction programs funding, H6504, H6505 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding for Office of Environmental Justice Environmental Justice Small Grants Program, H6528, H6529 [18JY]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), H10288–H10291 [19DE]

FAA: allow airports to apply for grants to construct air traffic control towers, H3649 [26AP]

——— allow airports to use Federal funds to buy generators for airport passenger areas, H3651 [26AP]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, H3130 [11AP], E783 [6JN], E1594 [3DE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6014), H4983 [8JN], H7865–H7868 [5SE], H9359 [28SE], E1356 [2OC]

Federal agencies and departments: modernize Federal grant reporting (H.R. 4887), H9074–H9076 [26SE]

FEMA: clarify ability of private insurance companies that service National Flood Insurance Program policies to sell private policies, H10568, H10569 [21DE]

——— extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6402), H7127 [24JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, H6574 [19JY], H7125–H7130 [24JY], H9552 [16NO], H9738 [29NO], E1071 [25JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.J. Res. 143), H9765 [6DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), H9710–H9714, H9735 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7388), H10567–H10569 [21DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), H10581, H10582 [21DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), H10582 [21DE]

——— improve arbitration process for those disputing their eligibility for assistance, or repayment of assistance, following a disaster, H3715, H3716 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, H9036 [26SE]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3590–H3688 [26AP], H3710–H3726 [27AP], E561, E568, E570 [27AP], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H3724 [27AP]

——— limit reductions in assistance for recovery costs associated with rebuilding multi-structure educational, law enforcement, correctional, fire, or medical facilities, H3717, H3718 [27AP]

——— make Office of Disaster Response and Recovery permanent, E570 [27AP]

——— prevent recoupment of disaster relief funds previously certified by a FEMA Technical Assistance Contractor (TAC) as eligible, reasonable and reimbursable, H3718, H3719 [27AP]

——— provide for reimbursement to State and local units of government for housing that produces cost-savings to comparable FEMA solutions, H3716, H3717 [27AP]

——— provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— waive cost share requirements for disaster recovery assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and California wildfires, H3724 [27AP]

Flint, MI: status of contaminated water crisis, H5754 [27JN], H7095 [24JY]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H10274 [19DE]

Forest Service: modernize competitive forestry, natural resources, and environmental grants program and prioritize grants for forest restoration, H4215, H4216 [18MY]

——— reform Federal forest conservation regulations, H3996 [16MY]

GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (H.R. 5846), H6224–H6226 [16JY], E1021 [17JY]

Health: improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), H1134 [14FE], H1243, H1244 [26FE], H9673–H9675 [28NO]

——— recognize importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among Federal programs and agencies (H. Res. 443), H1244–H1246 [26FE]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (H.R. 1318), H10058–H10061 [11DE]

Health care professionals: reauthorize certain grant programs relative to health professions workforce training (H.R. 3728), H6598–H6600 [23JY]

Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program: funding, E493 [18AP]

Homeless: provide a path to end homelessness (H.R. 2076), H5178 [14JN]

House Rules: prohibit consideration of legislation that would cut Medicare or Medicaid, H7098 [24JY]

Housing: expand Federal investments in affordable and accessible rental homes to help more low-income families who struggle to make ends meet (H. Con. Res. 120), H3837 [9MY]

Hurricanes: address denials by FEMA of disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, H968 [7FE], H1618 [15MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H1613 [15MR], H1752 [21MR], H3160 [12AP], H7798 [4SE], H8177 [13SE]

——— commend Houston, TX, Fire Dept., for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E13 [9JA]

——— commend Pennsylvania National Guard for providing assistance to those affected by Hurricane Florence, H9155 [28SE]

——— expedite disaster recovery assistance for the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4862 [7JN]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, H9534 [15NO], H9542 [16NO]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, H8895 [26SE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H8895 [26SE], E594 [7MY]

——— tribute to Hurricane Florence preparedness efforts, H8179 [13SE]

——— tribute to Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX, for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E137 [5FE]

Immigration: ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, H1129 [14FE]

Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (H. Con. Res. 63), H4789, H4790 [6JN]

Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (H.R. 6733), H8796 [25SE]

Internal Revenue Code: make technical corrections, H2026 [22MR]

IRS: make permanent the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grant program (H.R. 2901), H979 [8FE], H3373–H3375 [17AP], E485 [17AP]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), H9359 [28SE]

——— reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), Senate amendment, H10175 [13DE], E1680 [17DE]

Medicaid: allow for medical assistance for inmates during the 30-day period preceding release from a public institution (H.R. 4005), H5233, H5234 [19JN]

——— allow State to determine level of care and length of stay for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions based on State criteria, H5341, H5342 [20JN]

——— allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families, H9156 [28SE]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions, H5515 [22JN], H9249 [28SE]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), H5335–H5345 [20JN], E876 [20JN], E907 [25JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294–H5304 [20JN], E901 [22JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), motion to recommit, H5343 [20JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions if the State expands Medicaid, H5343 [20JN]

——— anniversary, E1109 [31JY]

——— delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (H.R. 6042), H5244, H5245 [19JN]

——— ensure health insurance continuity for former foster youth, H5515 [22JN]

——— expand services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions to include individuals suffering from cocaine use disorder, H5339, H5340 [20JN]

——— funding, H1732 [21MR], H5299, H5300 [20JN], H5512, H5513, H5520 [22JN]

——— increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (H.R. 4866), E71 [19JA]

——— increase number of States that may conduct demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services, H5298 [20JN]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program, H10050, H10051 [11DE]

——— protect enrollment of incarcerated youth for medical assistance, H5516 [22JN]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 3325), H9771 [10DE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10043–H10052 [11DE], H10275 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, H10047–H10050 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care, and reduce certain Federal medical assistance percentages and funds (H.R. 7397), H10590 [22DE]

——— reform, H1422 [6MR]

——— report number of patients in mental institutions suffering with co-occuring disorders and provide information on community care access for individuals suffering from mental illness other than substance abuse, H5340, H5341 [20JN]

——— require States to annually report on certain adult health quality measures (H.R. 5583), H5063, H5064 [12JN], E979 [6JY]

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission: conduct study and report on requirements applicable to, and practices of, mental institutions (H.R. 5800), H5040–H5042 [12JN]

Medicare: anniversary, E1109 [31JY]

——— cover opioid treatment program services, H5520 [22JN]

——— ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (H.R. 3415), H977 [8FE], H3458 [24AP], H6583 [19JY]

——— establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (H.R. 6690), H8118–H8120 [12SE]

——— establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]

——— funding, H1732 [21MR]

——— modify requirement for certain former Armed Forces members to enroll in Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life and provide coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests (H.R. 6886), H9156 [28SE], E1340 [28SE]

——— provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment (H.R. 2925), H4780 [6JN], H9095 [27SE]

——— provide for ambulatory surgical center representation during review of hospital outpatient payment rates (H.R. 6138), H7116–H7118 [24JY]

——— provide for an opioid use disorder treatment demonstration program (H.R. 5605), H5239–H5243 [19JN]

——— provide for an option for individuals age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare (H.R. 3748), H22 [9JA], H5105 [13JN], H7661 [25JY]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, H5520 [22JN]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures, E902 [22JN]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures (H.R. 5773), H5103 [13JN], H5258–H5261 [19JN]

——— solvency, H4858 [7JN]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (H.R. 5676), H5261–H5264 [19JN], E904 [22JN]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (H.R. 1017), H1719 [20MR], H3957 [15MY]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (H.R. 1757), H5520 [22JN]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), H9358 [28SE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (H.R. 7062), H10110 [12DE]

NIST: importance of Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, H1449 [7MR]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: fetal tissue research and women’s health care services funding, H501 [18JA]

——— provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: support efforts to address issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy and militarism, H5188–H5195 [14JN]

Public welfare programs: encourage work requirements for beneficiaries to reduce unemployment and reduce need for guest workers, H4239 [18MY]

——— extend grants, measure employment outcomes of exiting recipients, and make corrections to data exchange standards of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 7264), H10124 [12DE]

——— importance, H4588 [23MY]

——— institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 5489), H3965 [15MY]

Puerto Rico: provide additional support for electrical power restoration, H3990 [16MY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, E1681 [17DE]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6347), H8803, H8804 [25SE]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), H6118 [12JY], H8802, H8803 [25SE]

——— codify Boots to Business Program, H4677 [23MY]

——— codify Boots to Business Program (H.R. 5193), H1703 [20MR]

——— expand definition of research and development, increase participation in mentor-protege program, and promote use of interagency contracts (H.R. 6368), H8808–H8810 [25SE]

——— expand opportunities available to employee-owned business concerns through loan programs (H.R. 5236), H3810–H3812 [8MY]

——— extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (S. 3554), H9551 [16NO]

——— improve small business development centers program (H.R. 1702), H3806–H3808 [8MY]

——— improve women’s business center program (H.R. 1680), H3801–H3806 [8MY]

——— modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (H.R. 6330), H8805, H8806 [25SE]

——— report certain information to Congress and the President (H.R. 6382), H8812, H8813 [25SE], E1333 [28SE]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), H3812–H3815 [8MY], E1013 [16JY]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), request Senate to return to the House of Representatives (H. Res. 899), H4008 [16MY]

——— Women’s Business Centers and Veterans Outreach programs funding through reductions in Entrepreneurial Development Programs funding, H6534 [18JY]

SEC: expand access to capital for small businesses affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters (H.R. 4792), H654 [29JA]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, H10364 [20DE]

Senior citizens: provide equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older individuals (H.R. 4222), H6469 [18JY]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (H.R. 7031), E1373 [5OC]

Social Security: ensure access to mental health services for children and pregnant women under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3192), H5231–H5233 [19JN]

——— extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H30 [9JA], H91, H97, H98, H101, H102, H128, H129 [10JA], H162 [11JA], H175 [16JA], H424, H425, H426 [17JA], H491, H493, H505–H510, H528–H536 [18JA], H585, H586, H594–H596, H598 [20JA], H606, H609 [21JA], H611, H612, H613, H614, H615, H616, H623 [22JA], H1493, H1494 [8MR], E89, E90 [22JA]

——— funding, H3768 [7MY], H4783 [6JN]

——— permit tribal councils to enter into agreements to obtain coverage for services performed by tribal council members (H.R. 6124), H7118, H7119 [24JY]

——— protect system and improve benefits, H8180 [13SE]

——— provide for cost-of-living adjustments indexed to the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly, H6310 [17JY]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H3914–H3918 [10MY], H4863–H4866, H4873–H4878, H4880–H4882 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], H6573 [19JY]

Social Security Act: anniversary, E1158 [17AU]

Southeast Michigan PACE (organization): tribute, E414 [10AP]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (H.R. 4547), H741–H749 [5FE], E154 [7FE]

——— SSI eligibility hearings backlog, H129 [10JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H72–H75 [9JA], H3393 [17AP], H3962 [15MY]

——— repeal and use funds to cancel student loan debt and increase Pell grants (H.R. 5928), H4592 [23MY]

Taxation: establish an excise tax on production and importation of opioid pain relievers and use such funds to provide and expand access to substance abuse treatment (H.R. 3254), H5140 [13JN]

——— extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

——— permit individuals eligible for Indian Health Service assistance to qualify for health savings accounts (H.R. 1476), H7109, H7110 [24JY]

——— prohibit making permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business unless enactment will not harm the financial position of Medicare and Social Security trust funds, H9173 [28SE]

——— reform dependent care flexible spending accounts, H8894 [26SE]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (H.R. 1661), H397 [16JA]

Territories: comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (H.R. 4761), H91 [10JA], E22 [10JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to family values, H5635–H5642 [25JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to rural communities, H163 [11JA], H493 [18JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to the economy, H9695 [29NO]

——— Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, H3766–H3773 [7MY]

——— oppose Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, E490 [17AP]

——— proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, H4246, H4272–H4275 [21MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (H.R. 6344), H6467 [18JY]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: funding, H4866 [7JN]

Veterans: extend homeless veterans reintegration programs and clarify eligibility for services under such programs (H.R. 4451), H4263–H4265 [21MY], E1728 [21DE]

——— provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (H.R. 506), H1570–H1573 [14MR]

——— provide outreach to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, H5720 [26JN]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (H.R. 5609), H5754 [27JN]

Wildfires: provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9696 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, S1905–S1908, S1910–S1913, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]

American Fisheries Advisory Committee: establish (S. 1322), S5866, S5867 [22AU]

Armed Forces: expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families, S4024 [19JN]

——— expand the work opportunity tax credit to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (S. 2457), S1247 [27FE]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families, S4024 [19JN]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (S. 2379), S1248 [27FE], S1755 [15MR]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2659 [15MY]

——— include Social Security outlays and revenue totals, reexamine and justify each Federal agency’s needs and priorities, and require a GAO report on programs with spending authority or permanent appropriations, S2313 [19AP]

——— provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S33–S35 [4JA]

——— reform entitlement programs, S828 [8FE], S2742, S2745 [17MY]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5225 [23JY], S5352 [25JY], S5395, S5396, S5404 [26JY], S5506–S5508 [31JY]

——— reauthorize (S. 3217), S4963 [16JY]

Children and youth: fund family services to help keep children safe and supported at home and ensure children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings, S800 [8FE], S1731, S1732 [14MR], S2715 [16MY]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand, S6050 [6SE], S6126 [12SE], S6170 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S1245–S1247 [27FE], S2471 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S3597 [11JN], S7176 [28NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow haying and grazing on a certain portion of acerage enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program on a rotating basis and offset with reduction in rental payment, S4488, S4489 [27JN]

——— establish a farm and ranch stress assistance network, S4478 [27JN]

——— establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals under National School Lunch Program (S. 3637), S7054 [15NO]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, S4477 [27JN], S7414 [11DE]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, S4484 [27JN]

——— extend and improve conservation programs, S4393 [26JN]

——— extend authority to make loans to certain entities for housing and buildings on adequate farms and provide technical assistance to improve access by tribal entities to rural development programs, S4477 [27JN]

——— improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (S. 3360), S5761 [21AU]

——— increase maximum amounts of Farm Service Agency loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (S. 2552), S1745 [15MR]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3747 [12JN]

——— Market Access Program funding, S4698 [28JN]

——— modify work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, require State agencies to operate a work activation program, and update photo ID requirements under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4708 [28JN]

——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities, S5535 [1AU]

——— provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (S. 2384), S653 [6FE]

——— provide support for dairy producers, S4390 [26JN]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (S. 3258), S5318 [25JY]

——— redirect subsidies provided to large farms to small and medium-sized farms, S7414 [11DE]

——— reduce county yield disparities under Agriculture Risk Coverage-County (ARC-CO) program, S4476 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4703 [28JN]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits, S4476 [27JN]

——— streamline application processes and reduce administrative burden for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (S. 2085), S6336 [26SE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S4389 [26JN], S4475 [27JN], S4702–S4704, S4708, S4711–S4713 [28JN], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, S518 [25JA]

——— funding through reductions in domestic priorities funding, S3965 [18JN]

——— implement online computerized assessment to detect behaviors indicating suicide risk and other mental health conditions for Armed Forces members, S6213 [18SE]

Dept. of Education: allow the awarding of job training Federal Pell Grants (S. 206), S2572 [9MY]

——— amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (S. 2596), S1950 [22MR]

——— give States receiving career and technical education funds the discretion to identify and eliminate excessive occupational licenses that create employment barriers (S. 945), S5466 [31JY]

——— improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (S. 3083), S3984 [18JN]

——— increase maximum discretionary Federal Pell Grants award, S5738 [21AU], S5904, S5905 [23AU]

——— increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers, S2675 [15MY], S2753, S2763 [17MY]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools, S2787 [21MY]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (S. 3467), S6226 [18SE]

——— provide grants to higher education institutions to expand access to dual and concurrent enrollment programs and early/middle college programs (S. 718), S4859 [10JY]

——— provide greater support to college students with dependents by increasing access to on-campus child care (S. 1690), S675 [7FE]

——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (S. 2351), S550 [29JA]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (S. 2984), S2936 [24MY]

——— require school administrators to report violent conduct of students to local law enforcement, S1367 [6MR]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S1935 [22MR], S2803, S2804 [22MY], S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees, S6471 [3OC]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (S. 3095), S4283 [20JN]

——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (H.R. 315), S7372 [6DE]

——— disapprove rule on compliance with title X requirements by family planning project recipients in selecting subrecipients to provide services (H.J. Res. 43), S273 [18JA]

——— eliminate title X family planning grants, S6205 [18SE]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers, S6164 [17SE], S6471 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce, S6116 [12SE], S6198 [18SE], S6456 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (S. 2730), S2359 [24AP]

——— establish community action opioid response grant program (S. 2636), S2105 [12AP]

——— establish grant program within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to create peer support recovery networks (S. 2657), S2105 [12AP]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401, S423 [21JA]

——— extend the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, S342 [19JA]

——— improve State response to opioid abuse crisis by prioritizing State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants to States with high overdose mortality rates and lack of access to treatment, S6471 [3OC]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse, S6166 [17SE]

——— promote child care and early learning (S. 1806), S675 [7FE]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401 [21JA], S554 [29JA], S628, S638 [6FE], S680 [7FE]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (S. 1899), S61 [8JA], S92 [9JA], S118 [10JA], S275 [18JA], S342 [19JA], S516 [25JA]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (H.R. 6615), S7745 [18DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (S. 3657), S7089 [26NO]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (S. 3482), S6279 [24SE], S7452 [11DE]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (S. 2465), S1288 [28FE], S6880 [11OC]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (S. 2278), S5312 [24JY]

——— require States to adopt a centralized system to expedite placement of children in foster care or guardianship, or for adoption, across State lines, and provide grants to States to develop such a system, S796 [8FE]

——— require Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to report to Congress on barriers to providing medication-assisted drug treatment to youths, S6161 [17SE]

Dept. of HUD: develop local strategies to coordinate use of assistance for low-income housing residents with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, S1415 [7MR]

——— implementation of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, S2060 [11AP]

——— prohibit recipients of disaster recovery relief assistance from penalizing applicants that declined assistance from SBA (S. 2226), S563 [30JA]

——— protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income or veterans status (S. 3612), S6927 [13NO]

——— provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (S. 1333), S2884, S2885 [23MY]

——— urge investigation into Alexander County, IL, Housing Authority, S6298 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: call to end condition of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding for States on compliance with enforcement of Federal immigration law, S2463 [26AP]

——— clarify crimes that would make prisoners ineligible for prison rehabilitation programs or early release, S7743, S7757, S7776, S7778–S7782 [18DE]

——— curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, S7758, S7759 [18DE]

——— Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding, S2763 [17MY]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership, S2753, S2763 [17MY]

——— grant State attorneys general requests to cross designate State and local attorneys to prosecute individuals for sex trafficking, S1865 [21MR]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), House amendment, S1968 [22MR]

——— make public information on crimes and prior arrests of prisoners offered early release, S7756 [18DE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), S6348, S6349 [26SE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (S. 2345), S2711 [16MY]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), S7505 [12DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (S. 2795), S2535 [8MY], S2580 [9MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program, S1885, S1923 [22MR], S5885 [23AU]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (H.R. 4909), S2785 [21MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (S. 2495), S1340 [5MR], S1366 [6MR], S1655 [13MR]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (S. 2070), S7841 [19DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7640–S7642, S7644–S7646, S7649 [17DE], S7737, S7739, S7740, S7742–S7749, S7752–S7765, S7769–S7771, S7773–S7782 [18DE], S7828, S7838–S7841, S7916–S7918 [19DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), S7021, S7066 [15NO], S7099 [26NO], S7314 [5DE], S7416–S7418, S7422 [11DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3747), S7521 [12DE], S7531 [13DE]

——— report to Congress on recidivism rates of inmates released as result of efforts to reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7776 [18DE]

——— require victim notification when a prisoner’s status is changed, S7742, S7755, S7757, S7776, S7779, S7780, S7782 [18DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish Jobs Plus Recovery programs to give individuals impacted by opioid addiction or substance use disorders access to job training and support services (S. 2642), S2042 [10AP]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment, S5879 [23AU]

——— provide at-risk and disconnected youth with subsidized summer and year-round employment and assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates (S. 3234), S5069 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), S1972–S1975 [22MR]

——— conduct a student count for purposes of calculating formula allocations for certain Native American education programs under the Johnson-O’Malley Act (S. 943), House amendment, S7887 [19DE]

——— establish business incubators program to promote economic development in Indian reservation communities (S. 607), S1969 [22MR]

Dept. of Transportation: provide loans for acquisition of electric buses and related infrastructure (S. 3720), S8002 [20DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance payment of monthly housing stipends paid under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (S. 3328), S7222 [29NO]

——— establish a commission to make recommendations on modernization or realignment of health facilities, improve construction and management leases, and amend and fund the Veterans Choice Program, S2823 [22MY]

——— establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (S. 2906), unanimous-consent request, S2823 [22MY]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S2761, S2764, S2765 [17MY], S2781 [21MY], S2801, S2806–S2809, S2812, S2823–S2827 [22MY], S2843, S2857–S2862, S2864–S2866, S2871 [23MY], S2894, S2909, S2911–S2913 [24MY], S3002, S3003 [6JN], S5118–S5122 [23JY]

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (S. 3777), S7821 [18DE]

——— expand and strengthen VA caregiver programs, S2816 [22MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 3479), S6254 [18SE]

——— furnish assistance for adaptations of residences of disabled veterans in rehabilitation programs (H.R. 3562), S2732 [16MY]

——— grant eligibility for Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, S5799 [22AU]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), S5869 [22AU]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1190 [15FE]

——— improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery, S4274 [20JN]

——— study effectiveness of Veterans Crisis Line in preventing veteran suicide, S4271, S4272 [20JN]

Depts. of Labor and HHS: establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs, S6471 [3OC]

——— establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to counties and tribal entities to administer combined workforce training and drug addiction treatment and recovery programs (S. 2646), S2555 [8MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336, S5338, S5339 [25JY], S5394 [26JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE], S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3023), S3395 [11JN], S6203 [18SE]

Disasters: anniversary of severe storms and flooding in Midwestern States, S3746 [12JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

——— provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), S4705 [28JN]

——— provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (S. 1006), S6793 [11OC]

Domestic policy: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve social programs, S796, S800 [8FE]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2066 [11AP], S2414 [25AP], S2463, S2469–S2472 [26AP]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146–S148 [11JA], S280 [18JA], S321 [19JA], S629 [6FE], S812–S815 [8FE], S887 [12FE], S6210 [18SE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S4376 [25JN], S4380 [26JN], S6048–S6050 [6SE], S6116–S6121, S6126, S6149 [12SE], S6159–S6170, S6172–S6178 [17SE], S6198, S6210, S6215–S6217, S6218 [18SE], S7177 [28NO]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6432–S6436 [2OC], S6456, S6459, S6463, S6467, S6468–S6474, S6477–S6484, S6489, S6491 [3OC], S6796–S6798 [11OC]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent agreement, S6105 [6SE], S6457 [3OC]

——— Senate investigation of Kaléo, Inc., pricing of naloxone auto-injector to reverse effects of overdoses, S7574 [13DE]

Earthquakes: commend preparedness of Alaska citizens and State and local officials and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, and Federal response to Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7349–S7351 [6DE]

——— offer condolences and support to those affected by, and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7312 [5DE]

Economy: address low labor force participation rates by increasing efforts to provide skills training, reduce dependency on Federal aid programs, integrate previously incarcerated individuals into workforce, and address opioid crisis, S2571–S2574 [9MY]

——— impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S4396–S4398 [26JN]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

——— require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR], S1622 [12MR]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, S5227 [24JY]

EPA: provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), S8036 [22DE]

Excellence in Mental Health Act: impact, S7395 [11DE]

FCC: make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program (S. 2958), S2935 [24MY]

Federal agencies and departments: modernize Federal grant reporting (H.R. 4887), unanimous-consent request, S7888 [19DE]

——— modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (S. 2374), S7505 [12DE]

——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (S. 317), S2412–S2414 [25AP]

——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (S. 317), unanimous-consent request, S2412, S2413 [25AP]

FEMA: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (S. 3403), S5993 [28AU]

——— cap National Flood Insurance Program eligibility for properties valued at $2.5 million or less, S5415 [26JY]

——— clarify authority under the National Flood Insurance Program relative to post-storm assessments of wind versus water damage and claims (S. 2093), S5443 [30JY]

——— clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (S. 1823), S43 [4JA]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), S4705 [28JN]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, S4383 [26JN], S4889, S4890 [11JY], S5354 [25JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.J. Res. 143), S7337 [6DE], S7382 [10DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5250 [24JY], S5414 [26JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), unanimous-consent request, S5415 [26JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), S8011 [21DE]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

——— reauthorize and improve National Flood Insurance Program, S815 [8FE]

——— reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1368), S7382 [10DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— reform flood mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program to encourage local participation (S. 2090), S5443 [30JY]

——— reform National Flood Insurance Program, S6267 [24SE]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 600), S5126 [23JY]

Financial institutions: provide relief to community banks and promote their access to capital, S1413 [7MR], S1712, S1713 [14MR]

Floods: anniversary of flooding in Illinois, S5126 [23JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Illinois, S1237 [27FE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Southeastern Kentucky, S889 [13FE], S1212 [26FE]

Florida: proposal to revise Medicaid enrollment regulations, S2609 [10MY]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (S. 3753), S7588 [13DE]

Hawaii: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by the Kilauea Volcano eruption, S4719 [28JN]

Health: improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), S6880, S6881 [11OC]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (H.R. 1318), S7622 [13DE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S685–S688 [7FE], S1800 [20MR], S2291 [19AP], S2509 [7MY]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6168 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6164 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, S6777, S6778, S6780, S6806 [11OC]

——— pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (S. Res. 445), S1978 [22MR]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, S3398 [11JN]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma (S. Res. 652), S6311 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (S. Res. 651), S6311 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (S. Res. 650), S6311 [25SE]

Immigration: ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, S951–S954 [14FE], S1146, S1147 [15FE]

——— fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines, S7034 [15NO]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (S. 3263), unanimous-consent request, S5329 [25JY]

Insurance: allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exchanges, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies, S1751–S1753 [15MR], S1905–S1913, S1918, S1919, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY], S3284 [7JN], S3891, S3892 [13JN], S3962 [18JN], S5409 [26JY], S6767 [10OC], S7889 [19DE]

——— establish a public health plan (S. 1970), S3891 [13JN]

IRS: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grant program funding, S5240, S5241 [24JY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 6964), S7426, S7452 [11DE], S7842 [19DE]

Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (S. 3719), S7374 [10DE]

Law enforcement officers: provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers (S. 867), S2663 [15MY], S2763 [17MY], S6214 [18SE]

Medicaid: allow States to provide medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families, S6050 [6SE], S6127 [12SE], S6170 [17SE], S6436 [2OC], S6472 [3OC], S6797 [11OC], S7177 [28NO]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions, S6174 [17SE], S6480–S6482 [3OC]

——— anniversary, S5484–S5491 [31JY]

——— delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (H.R. 6042), S5006 [17JY]

——— funding for Puerto Rico, S686, S687 [7FE]

——— importance, S5445 [30JY]

——— prevent misclassification of drugs for purposes of the drug rebate program (S. 3702), S7339 [6DE]

——— provide for a demonstration project to increase substance use provider treatment capacity, S6169 [17SE]

——— require States to suspend, rather than terminate, an individual’s eligibility for medical assistance while such individual is an inmate of a public institution, S6463 [3OC]

Medicare: anniversary, S5484–S5491 [31JY]

——— eliminate Medicare Advantage provision that inadvertently penalizes Medicare Advantage plans for providing high quality care to beneficiaries (S. 3497), S6306 [25SE]

——— establish part E public health plans available to everyone (S. 2708), S2265 [18AP]

——— improve home health payment reforms (S. 3545), S6496 [3OC]

——— reform, S799 [8FE]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma, S6174 [17SE]

——— address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (S. 774), S1280 [28FE], S2787 [21MY], S6436 [2OC]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S5694 [16AU], S6364 [27SE], S7842 [19DE]

National CACFP Week: designate (S. Res. 405), S1623 [12MR], S1978 [22MR]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (S. Res. 551), S4271 [20JN], S4351 [21JN]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (S. 1895), S2189 [16AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of Medicaid expansion, S3890 [13JN]

——— provide for stabilization in the individual health insurance market, S435 [22JA]

Pharmaceuticals: improve access to affordable prescription drugs, S7220 [29NO]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5891–S5893 [23AU], S6205 [18SE]

——— prohibit funding (S. 241), S273 [18JA]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 3692), S7339 [6DE]

Puerto Rico: temporarily reduce payroll taxes for workers, expand child tax credit, increase access to SBA programs to assist small businesses, and improve availability of economic statistics (S. 2873), S2782 [21MY]

Purdue University: urge commitment to end certain practices, such as, predispute mandatory arbitration clauses and class action bans in student enrollment, after acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University, S6806 [11OC]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, S7426 [11DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (S. 2571), S1792 [19MR], S1834 [20MR], S1860 [21MR]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6347), S7896, S7897 [19DE]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), S7896, S7897 [19DE]

——— expand participation in the Microloan Program (S. 526), S5072, S5073 [18JY]

——— extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (S. 3554), S7064 [15NO]

——— modify method for prescribing size standards for business concerns (H.R. 6330), S7333 [6DE]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (H.R. 4743), S2838 [22MY], S2998 [5JN], S3028 [6JN]

——— support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (S. 3561), S7333 [6DE]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, S7749, S7752 [18DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S3, S10 [3JA], S82 [9JA], S114–S116 [10JA], S276 [18JA]

——— tribute to Members and staff who worked on S. 756, First Step Act, S7838–S7841 [19DE]

Servicemen’s Readjustment Act: anniversary, S4270 [20JN]

Social Security: create a point of order against legislation that would cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid, S5490 [31JY]

——— eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (S. 379), S7650–S7652 [17DE]

——— eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (S. 379), unanimous-consent request, S7651 [17DE]

——— extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S118, S119 [10JA], S144, S164 [11JA], S214, S219 [17JA], S266, S275–S278, S281, S283–S285, S289 [18JA], S315, S318–S323, S326, S329, S339–S341, S343, S352 [19JA], S359, S363, S373–S379 [20JA], S395–S402, S411–S412, S415–S427 [21JA], S430 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA], S515 [25JA], S799, S800 [8FE]

——— extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S. 1827), S28 [4JA], S50, S61, S63, S75 [8JA], S92, S100 [9JA]

——— permit tribal councils to enter into agreements to obtain coverage for services performed by tribal council members (H.R. 6124), S6103 [6SE]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, S2712 [16MY], S4258 [20JN]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (H.R. 4547), S1982 [22MR], S2010 [9AP]

SSI: create poverty relief benefit for certain senior citizens and disabled individuals (S. 2653), S2121 [12AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S2087 [12AP]

Taxation: clarify certain rules relative to veteran health insurance and codify veteran eligibility for premium tax credit (H.R. 2372), S615 [5FE], S618 [6FE]

——— clarify certain rules relative to veteran health insurance and codify veteran eligibility for premium tax credit (H.R. 2372), unanimous-consent request, S3741 [12JN]

——— establish an excise tax on production and importation of opioid pain relievers and use such funds to provide and expand access to substance abuse treatment (S. 523), S6473 [3OC]

——— facilitate disclosure of tax return information to carry out the Higher Education Act (S. 3611), S7946 [19DE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1639), S899 [13FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 2368), S5482 [31JY], S6211 [18SE], S7419 [11DE]

Trump, President: proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, S2891 [24MY]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: funding, S4015 [19JN], S4273 [20JN], S4362 [25JN]

——— implementation, S7216 [29NO]

Vermont State Housing Authority: anniversary, S1784 [19MR]

Veterans: protect veterans’ credit ratings by delaying inclusion of medical debt from services received through Veterans Choice Program and other VA programs from reports to credit reporting agencies, S1359 [6MR]

Veterans Educational Assistance Act: implementation, S7216 [29NO]

Water: require EPA and Bureau of Reclamation agreement on administration of loan program for storage, recycling, and other water supply projects, S6744 [10OC]

Reports

Proposal To Lower ACA Premiums by More Than 40% and Cover 3.2 Million More: Tammy Tomczyk and Kurt Giesa, Oliver Wyman (organization), S1752 [15MR], S1912 [22MR]

Reports filed

Access to Increased Drug Disposal Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2645), S4035 [19JN]

Action for Dental Health Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3016), S5618 [15AU]

Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3994) (H. Rept. 115–841), H6556 [18JY]

Advancing High Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5605) (H. Rept. 115–744), H5092 [12JN]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6138) (H. Rept. 115–831), H6462 [17JY]

At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1925) (H. Rept. 115–738), H5092 [12JN]

Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1337) (S. Rept. 115–254), S2834 [22MY]

Career and Technical Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217), S4965 [16JY]

Caring for Our Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 2193) (S. Rept. 115–212), S1451 [7MR]

CHIP Mental Health Parity Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3192) (H. Rept. 115–734), H5092 [12JN]

Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2152) (H. Rept. 115–659), H3740 [27AP]

Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6382) (H. Rept. 115–944), H8169 [12SE]

COASTAL Implementation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2242) (S. Rept. 115–347), S6924 [13NO]

Comprehensive Care for Seniors Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6561) (H. Rept. 115–934), H8106 [10SE]

Congressional Accountability for Emergency Lending Programs Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4302) (H. Rept. 115–1010), H9467 [6NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5735, Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5797, Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care That Is Appropriate and Responsible in Its Execution (IMD CARE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3482), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS Programs Related to Traumatic Brain Injury and Trauma Research Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education. Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3657), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS State Offices of Rural Health Grant Program Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2278), S1629 [12MR]

Dept. of HUD Suspension of Certain Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Contributions to Housing Trust Fund as Required Under Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4560) (H. Rept. 115–648), H3505 [24AP]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization and Injury or Death From Wandering Characteristics of Children With Autism Reduction: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2070) (S. Rept. 115–200), S298 [18JA]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]

Disaster Recovery Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3041) (S. Rept. 115–446), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4460) (H. Rept. 115–1098), H10586 [21DE]

Encouraging Small Business Innovators: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6368) (H. Rept. 115–956), H8737 [20SE]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

FAA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1405) (S. Rept. 115–243), S2594 [9MY]

Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6690) (H. Rept. 115–936), H8106 [10SE]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 115–699), H4582 [22MY]

Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2069) (H. Rept. 115–1023), H9525 [14NO]

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3484) (S. Rept. 115–354), S6924 [13NO]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4887) (H. Rept. 115–947), H8169 [12SE]

Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4998) (H. Rept. 115–732), H5091 [12JN]

Helping To End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders (HEAL) Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3120) (S. Rept. 115–284), S4368 [25JN]

Homeless Children and Youth Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1511) (H. Rept. 115–1026), H9525 [14NO]

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Extension and Eligibility for Services Under Such Programs Clarification: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4451) (H. Rept. 115–686), H4241 [18MY]

Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5793) (H. Rept. 115–809), H6040 [10JY]

Improving Access to Maternity Care Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 315), S7240 [29NO]

Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4952) (H. Rept. 115–832), H6462 [17JY]

Include Active Duty for Suspending Charges to Veterans’ Educational Assistance During Periods of Suspended Participation in Vocational Rehabilitation Programs: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5538) (H. Rept. 115–870), H7154 [24JY]

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care That Is Appropriate and Responsible in Its Execution (IMD CARE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5797) (H. Rept. 115–723), H5091 [12JN]

Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3906) (H. Rept. 115–828), H6262 [16JY]

Jobs and Opportunity With Benefits and Services for Success Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5861) (H. Rept. 115–754), H5151 [13JN]

Jobs for Tribes Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 115–1064), H9762 [3DE]

Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 701) (S. Rept. 115–204), S612 [5FE]

Main Street Employee Ownership Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 5236) (H. Rept. 115–645), H3504 [24AP]

Maternal Health Accountability Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1112), S4843 [9JY]

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission Study and Report on Requirements Applicable to, and Practices of, Mental Institutions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5800) (H. Rept. 115–717), H5020 [8JN]

Medicaid Coverage Protections for Pregnant and Post-Partum Women While Receiving Inpatient Treatment for a Substance Use Disorder: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5789) (H. Rept. 115–730), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Health Homes for Opioid-Use-Disorder Medicaid Enrollees Encouraged (Medicaid Health HOME) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5810) (H. Rept. 115–727), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Pharmaceutical Home Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5808) (H. Rept. 115–726), H5091 [12JN]

Medicaid Reentry Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 115–733), H5092 [12JN]

Medicare and Opioid Safe Treatment (MOST) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5776) (H. Rept. 115–764), H5283 [19JN]

Microloan Modernization Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 526), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 526) (S. Rept. 115–452), S7989 [20DE]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act Amendment and Improvement: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3354), S6221 [18SE]

National Guard and Reserve Entrepreneurship Support Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3561), S6815 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3561) (S. Rept. 115–448), S7989 [20DE]

Native American Business Incubators Program Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 607) (H. Rept. 115–1037), H9573 [20NO]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act Reauthorization: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3864) (H. Rept. 115–591), H1500 [8MR]

New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1012) (S. Rept. 115–358), S6963 [14NO]

Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5590) (H. Rept. 115–746), H5092 [12JN]

Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5773) (H. Rept. 115–761), H5283 [19JN]

Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 506) (H. Rept. 115–599), H1607 [14MR]

Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5846) (H. Rept. 115–820), H6262 [16JY]

Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4508) (H. Rept. 115–550), H1074 [8FE]

Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1580), S5422 [26JY]

Protecting Veterans Credit Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2683) (H. Rept. 115–1025), H9525 [14NO]

Puerto Rico Small Business Contracting Assistance Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 5178) (H. Rept. 115–628), H3094 [10AP]

Reforming Disaster Recovery Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4557) (H. Rept. 115–1107), H10592, H10593 [22DE]

Require Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Sponsors To Establish Drug Management Programs for At-Risk Beneficiaries: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5675) (H. Rept. 115–743), H5092 [12JN]

Require States To Annually Report on Certain Medicaid Adult Health Quality Measures: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5583) (H. Rept. 115–716), H5020 [8JN]

Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users’ Treatment (REACH OUT) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5796) (H. Rept. 115–729), H5091 [12JN]

Rural Development of Opioid Capacity Services (Rural DOCS) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5477) (H. Rept. 115–731), H5091 [12JN]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3554) (S. Rept. 115–453), S7989 [20DE]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for SBA Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3554), S6815 [11OC]

SBIR and STTR Oversight and Pilot Program Extension Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1961), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (s. 1961) (S. Rept. 115–450), S7989 [20DE]

Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment (SURVIVE) Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1870) (S. Rept. 115–220), S2012 [9AP]

Servicemembers Improved Transition Through Reforms for Ensuring Progress (SIT-REP) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4830) (H. Rept. 115–694), H4283 [21MY]

7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3552), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3552) (S. Rept. 115–437), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6347) (H. Rept. 115–940), H8169 [12SE]

Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2465), S5618 [15AU]

Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2283) (S. Rept. 115–265), S2991 [5JN]

Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4792) (H. Rept. 115–529), H676 [29JA]

Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6348) (H. Rept. 115–941), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553) (S. Rept. 115–438), S7925 [19DE]

Small Business Runway Extension Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3562), S6815 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3562) (S. Rept. 115–431), S7431 [11DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6330) (H. Rept. 115–939), H8169 [12SE]

Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2283), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4743) (H. Rept. 115–655), H3705 [26AP]

Social Security Online Tools Innovation Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3309) (H. Rept. 115–932), H8106 [10SE]

Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5676) (H. Rept. 115–759), H5283 [19JN]

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2374) (S. Rept. 115–352), S6924 [13NO]

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3217) (S. Rept. 115–434), S7925 [19DE]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 943) (S. Rept. 115–201), S500 [24JA]

Support Startup Businesses Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2419), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2419) (S. Rept. 115–454), S8017 [21DE]

Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5649) (H. Rept. 115–864), H7153 [24JY]

Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5735) (H. Rept. 115–719), H5020 [8JN]

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5294) (H. Rept. 115–749), H5092 [12JN]

Tribal Social Security Fairness Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6124) (H. Rept. 115–801), H5980 [29JN]

VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4243) (H. Rept. 115–1036)115–1036), H9567 [16NO]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5674) (H. Rept. 115–671), H3934 [11MY]

Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2147) (H. Rept. 115–682), H4241 [18MY]

Statements

Congress Must Act Now To Prevent Premium Spikes and Coverage Losses for Millions of Americans, Say 20 Patient and Consumer Groups: Several Patient and Consumer Organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Public Housing Affordability: Mona Wadsworth, S4340 [21JN]

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: American Society of Addiction Medicine, H9252 [28SE]

——— National Association for Behavorial Healthcare, H9251 [28SE]

——— Simona Combi, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H9250 [28SE]

Summaries

Allow States To Establish Reinsurance Programs, Give States Flexibility To Provide Affordable Health Insurance Options Outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Exchanges, and Continue Cost-Sharing Premium Subsidies, S1912 [22MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 121, correction in enrollment of S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, H4058 [16MY]

H. Con. Res. 148, correction in enrollment of S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H10582 [21DE]

H. Res. 443, recognize importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among Federal programs and agencies, H1244 [26FE]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 899, request Senate to return to the House of Representatives H.R. 4743, Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act, H4008 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 5735, Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act, H5107 [13JN]

H. Res. 949, consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H5294 [20JN]

H. Res. 949, consideration of H.R. 5797, Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care That Is Appropriate and Responsible in Its Execution (IMD CARE) Act, H5294 [20JN]

H. Res. 1099, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9174–H9242 [28SE]

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H.J. Res. 143, conintuing appropriations and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H9765 [6DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H5522–H5560 [22JN]

H.R. 68, Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization, H9391 [28SE]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 506, Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act, H1570 [14MR]

H.R. 880, Military Injury Surgical Systems Integrated Operationally Nationwide To Achieve ZERO Preventable Deaths (MISSION ZERO) Act, H1236 [26FE]

H.R. 959, Dept. of HHS advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs extension, H6605–H6607 [23JY]

H.R. 1318, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act, H10058–H10060 [11DE]

H.R. 1476, Native American Health Savings Improvement Act, H7109 [24JY]

H.R. 1680, Women’s Business Centers Improvements Act, H3802–H3805 [8MY]

H.R. 1702, Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act, H3806 [8MY]

H.R. 2147, Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act, H5133 [13JN]

H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, H3857 [9MY]

H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, H7175–H7190 [25JY]

H.R. 2410, Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, H1240 [26FE]

H.R. 2422, Action for Dental Health Act, S6881 [11OC], H1243 [26FE], H9673 [28NO]

H.R. 2901, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act, H3373 [17AP]

H.R. 3192, CHIP Mental Health Parity Act, H5232 [19JN]

H.R. 3728, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act, H6598 [23JY]

H.R. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act, H6219 [16JY]

H.R. 3994, Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND) Act, H6608 [23JY]

H.R. 4005, Medicaid Reentry Act, H5233 [19JN]

H.R. 4258, Family Self-Sufficiency Act, H178–H180 [16JA]

H.R. 4284, Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids (INFO) Act, H5034 [12JN]

H.R. 4451, homeless veterans reintegration programs extension and eligibility for services under such programs clarification, H4263 [21MY]

H.R. 4547, Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act, H741–H746 [5FE]

H.R. 4743, Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act, H3812–H3814 [8MY]

H.R. 4792, Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster Act, H654 [29JA]

H.R. 4830, Servicemembers Improved Transition Through Reforms for Ensuring Progress (SIT-REP) Act, H4254 [21MY]

H.R. 4854, Justice Served Act, H3945 [15MY]

H.R. 4887, Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act, H9074 [26SE]

H.R. 4909, Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act, H1559 [14MR]

H.R. 4952, Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act, H7115 [24JY]

H.R. 5102, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, H5045 [12JN]

H.R. 5236, Main Street Employee Ownership Act, H3810 [8MY]

H.R. 5272, ensure that Dept. of HHS federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based, H5053 [12JN]

H.R. 5294, Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act, H5115 [13JN]

H.R. 5327, Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act, H5055 [12JN]

H.R. 5329, Poison Center Network Enhancement Act, H5057 [12JN]

H.R. 5438, allow Dept. of the Treasury officers and employees to provide taxpayers information relative to low-income taxpayer clinics, H3368 [17AP]

H.R. 5538, include certain periods of active duty for suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance during periods of suspended participation in Dept. of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation programs, H7133 [24JY]

H.R. 5583, require States to annually report on certain Medicaid adult health quality measures, H5063 [12JN]

H.R. 5587, Peer Support Communities of Recovery Act, H5069 [12JN]

H.R. 5590, Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act, H5247 [19JN]

H.R. 5605, Advancing High Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act, H5239–H5241 [19JN]

H.R. 5649, Transition Improvement Act, H7135–H7137 [24JY]

H.R. 5676, Stop Excessive Narcotics in Our Retirement (SENIOR) Communities Protection Act, H5261 [19JN]

H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, H4302–H4310 [22MY]

H.R. 5735, Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act, H5179 [14JN]

H.R. 5773, Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act, H5258 [19JN]

H.R. 5793, Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act, H6010 [10JY]

H.R. 5796, Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users’ Treatment (REACH OUT) Act, H5237 [19JN]

H.R. 5797, Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care That Is Appropriate and Responsible in Its Execution (IMD CARE) Act, H5338 [20JN]

H.R. 5800, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission study and report on requirements applicable to, and practices of, mental institutions, H5040 [12JN]

H.R. 5812, Creating Opportunities That Necessitate New and Enhanced Connections That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies (CONNECTIONS) Act, H5071–H5073 [12JN]

H.R. 5846, Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act, H6224 [16JY]

H.R. 5890, Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act, H5125 [13JN]

H.R. 5891, Improving the Federal Response to Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder Act, H5127 [13JN]

H.R. 6014, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act reauthorization, H9359 [28SE]

H.R. 6029, Reauthorizing and Extending Grants for Recovery From Opioid Use Programs (REGROUP) Act, H5121 [13JN]

H.R. 6042, delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for Medicaid personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system, H5244 [19JN]

H.R. 6124, Tribal Social Security Fairness Act, H7118 [24JY]

H.R. 6138, Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act, H7116 [24JY]

H.R. 6330, Small Business Runway Extension Act, H8805 [25SE]

H.R. 6347, 7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act, H8803 [25SE]

H.R. 6348, Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act, H8802 [25SE]

H.R. 6368, Encouraging Small Business Innovators, H8808 [25SE]

H.R. 6382, Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act, H8812 [25SE]

H.R. 6418, VA Website Accessibility Act, H10427 [20DE]

H.R. 6561, Comprehensive Care for Seniors Act, H8121 [12SE]

H.R. 6615, Dept. of HHS programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research reauthorization, S7745 [18DE], H10057 [11DE], H10280 [19DE]

H.R. 6690, Fighting Fraud To Protect Care for Seniors Act, H8118 [12SE]

H.R. 6847, Preventing Child Exploitation Act, H8839–H8841 [25SE]

H.R. 6886, Health Equity and Access for Returning Troops and Servicemembers (HEARTS) Act, H9156 [28SE]

H.R. 6964, Juvenile Justice Reform Act, H9359–H9369 [28SE]

H.R. 7187, National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act, H9710 [29NO]

H.R. 7217, Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries (IMPROVE) Act, H10043–H10047 [11DE]

H.R. 7279, Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, H10288 [19DE]

H.R. 7388, National Flood Insurance Program Competition and Extension Act, H10567 [21DE]

S. 526, Microloan Modernization Act, S5073 [18JY]

S. 756, First Step Act, H10346–H10360 [20DE]

S. 772, AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act, H1233 [26FE]

S. 943, Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act, S1974 [22MR], H10039 [11DE]

S. 1182, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H7125 [24JY]

S. 1322, American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act, S5867 [22AU]

S. 1333, Tribal HUD-VASH Act, S2884 [23MY]

S. 1580, Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act, S7524 [12DE], H10547 [21DE]

S. 2278, Dept. of HHS State Offices of Rural Health grant program reauthorization, S5313 [24JY], H10286 [19DE]

S. 2345, Justice Served Act, S524 [25JA]

S. 2351, Preserving Teacher Loan Forgiveness for Military Spouses Act, S551 [29JA]

S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, H4015–H4038 [16MY]

S. 2465, Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act, S6880 [11OC], H10052 [11DE]

S. 2596, FAFSA Fairness Act, S1950 [22MR]

S. 2653, Elder Poverty Relief Act, S2122 [12AP]

S. 2664, GEAR UP for Success Act, S2123 [12AP]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 2730, Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act, S2346–S2348 [23AP]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2795, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, S2518–S2527 [7MY]

S. 2830, Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Act, S2628 [10MY]

S. 2958, make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate), S2935 [24MY]

S. 3205, Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, S4952 [12JY]

S. 3263, Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act, S5363–S5366 [25JY]

S. 3354, Missing Children’s Assistance Act amendment and improvement, H9358 [28SE]

S. 3360, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act, S5761 [21AU]

S. 3479, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, S6227–S6231, S6254–S6258 [18SE], H8754–H8758 [25SE]

S. 3482, Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program reauthorization, S7452 [11DE]

S. 3554, SBA extension of effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans, S7064 [15NO], H9551 [16NO]

S. 3561, National Guard and Reserve Entrepreneurship Support Act, S7333 [6DE]

S. 3611, Faster Access to Federal Student Aid Act, S7946 [19DE]

S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, S7246 [29NO], H10581 [21DE]

S. 3631, Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, S7053 [15NO]

S. 3637, Local School Foods Expansion Act, S7054 [15NO]

S. 3719, Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act, S7358 [6DE]

S. 3776, Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act, S7791–S7795 [18DE]

S. 3777, Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act, S7795, S7821 [18DE], H10428 [20DE]

S. 3784, Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S7928–S7930 [19DE]

S. Con. Res. 34, commend history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Marshall Islands, recognize importance of Compact of Free Association renegotiation, and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S., S1253 [27FE]

S. Con. Res. 50, commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens of the Marshall Islands and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S., S6929 [13NO]

S. Res. 405, National CACFP Week, S909 [13FE]

S. Res. 445, pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S1953 [22MR]

S. Res. 551, National GI Bill Commemoration Week, S4037 [19JN]

S. Res. 641, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S6236 [18SE]

S. Res. 650, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, S6308 [25SE]

S. Res. 651, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S6309 [25SE]

S. Res. 652, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, S6309 [25SE]

FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

FEDERAL ASSETS SALE AND TRANSFER ACT

Bills and resolutions

GSA: provide flexibility relative to leaseback of certain Federal real property (see S. 3678), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7319), H10269 [17DE]

Public Buildings Reform Board: ensure adequate time is provided to carry out responsibilities (see S. 3675), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7318), H10269 [17DE]

Remarks in House

GSA: provide flexibility relative to leaseback of certain Federal real property (H.R. 7319), H10515 [21DE]

Public Buildings Reform Board: ensure adequate time is provided to carry out responsibilities (H.R. 7318), H10514 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

GSA: provide flexibility relative to leaseback of certain Federal real property (H.R. 7319), S8034 [22DE]

Public Buildings Reform Board: ensure adequate time is provided to carry out responsibilities (H.R. 7318), S8034 [22DE]

Texts of

H.R. 7318, ensure adequate time is provided to Public Buildings Reform Board to carry out responsibilities, H10514 [21DE]

H.R. 7319, GSA flexibility relative to leaseback of certain Federal real property, H10515 [21DE]

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Transportation

Amendments

Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], S5589 [1AU], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776, S2777 [17MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

As Millions Recover From Florence, Congress Has a Chance To Enact Disaster Reform, H9036 [26SE]

Racist Vestige of the Past That Progressives Are Happy To Leave in Place, H3665 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: encourage use of zero-emission vehicles and technology at public-use airports (see S. 3514), S6342 [26SE]

——— prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (see H.R. 5421), H3052 [29MR]

Airports: provide for treatment of certain seasonal airports (see S. 3430), S6142 [12SE]

American Samoa: improve air service capabilities (see S. 2348), S521 [25JA]

Animals: promulgate regulations to prohibit storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes (see S. 2556), S1765 [15MR] (see H.R. 5315), H1651 [15MR]

Appropriations: extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6897), H9088 [26SE]

Aviation: authorize grants from the small airport fund for construction or improvement of a nonapproach control tower (see S. 3512), S6341 [26SE]

——— broaden unmanned aircraft systems safety awareness (see S. 3511), S6341 [26SE]

——— prioritize and support Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) program for flight crewmembers and Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) for flight attendants (see S. 2935), S2877 [23MY]

——— reduce regulations on pilots by clarifying terms ‘‘common carrier’’ and ‘‘personal operator’’ to facilitate flight-sharing by noncommerical pilots on digital platforms (see S. 2650), S2075 [11AP]

——— require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training, amend definition of service animal, and penalize misrepresentations about a service animal (see S. 2738), S2391 [24AP]

Collegiate Training Initiative Program: establish for unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 7044), H9419 [5OC]

Dept. of Education: provide deferment to certain Federal student loan borrowers who are accruing aeronautical experience required for airline transport pilot certification (see H.R. 6926), H9149 [27SE]

Dept. of Transportation: modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see H.R. 7014), H9413 [2OC]

——— promulgate regulations to protect airline consumers in the case of cancelled flights (see S. 3156), S4733 [28JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]

Ecology and environment: enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see S. 2422), S907 [13FE]

Education: modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools (see S. 2792), S2517 [7MY]

Employment: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5701), H3833 [8MY]

——— establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6005), H4776 [5JN]

Government regulations: require air carriers to disclose date and location of most recent aircraft maintenance (see S. 3026), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6028), H4979 [7JN]

Information technology: address cybersecurity concerns for aircraft avionics systems, including software components (see H.R. 7045), H9419 [5OC]

Noise pollution: assist aviation-impacted communities in mitigating the noise burden that they face and increase engagement and responsiveness to communities (see H.R. 6168), H5362 [20JN]

——— complete ongoing evaluation of alternative airplane noise metrics to the current Day Night Level (DNL) 65 decibels standard (see H.R. 7043), H9419 [5OC]

——— prioritize reduction in air commerce (see H.R. 6558), H7721 [26JY]

——— require regional centers of air transportation excellence to conduct research on impacts of aircraft noise on humans and effective methods to mitigate such impacts (see H.R. 6454), H6588 [19JY]

Pilots: address need for pilot development and encourage more individuals to enter the field of aviation (see H.R. 6957), H9150 [27SE]

——— support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]

Programs: reauthorize (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Safety: allow use of passenger facility charge revenue to enhance security at airports and make projects for installation of security cameras eligible for Airport Improvement Program (see S. 2859), S2724 [16MY]

——— establish a process to allow applicants to petition to prohibit or restrict operation of an unmanned aircraft in close proximity to certain critical infrastructure (see S. 3513), S6342 [26SE]

Space policy: provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (see H.R. 5346), H1727 [20MR]

Veterans: establish a pilot program to provide flight training services to veterans (see S. 3322), S5582 [1AU]

Wildfires: prohibit use of unauthorized unmanned aircraft (see S. 3132), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6235), H5748 [26JN]

Letters

Allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports: Hasan Solomon, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, E578 [1MY]

FAA programs reauthorization: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9034 [26SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9034 [26SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

Prohibit FAA enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act: Grover Norquist, American for Tax Reform (organization), H3665 [26AP]

Require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems: Aaron Todd, Air Methods Corp., H3662 [26AP]

——— Sally Veith, Air Medical Operators Association, H3662 [26AP]

Motions

Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft operating within U.S. airspace (H.R. 5421), E384 [29MR]

Airport Improvement Program: funding, H3597 [26AP]

——— require consideration of emergency preparedness needs of a community served by an airport when evaluating that airport’s master plan, H3650 [26AP]

Airports: allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports, H3596, H3598 [26AP], E578 [1MY]

——— study economic impact of Temporary Flight Restrictions on local airports, recommend mitigation options, and analyze security procedures to allow limited use of certain airports, H3643, H3669 [26AP]

Allegiant Travel Co.: call for investigation following 60 Minutes (television show) segment on safety practices and emergency incidents, H3345 [17AP]

Appropriations: extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), H9060 [26SE]

Aviation: allow airports to apply for grants to construct air traffic control towers, H3649 [26AP]

——— allow promulgation of rules and regulations relative to recreational drone use, H3648 [26AP]

——— allow use of State highway specifications for airfield pavement construction and improvement at nonprimary airports, H3669 [26AP]

——— create opportunities for women in the aviation industry, H3596 [26AP]

——— ensure that aircraft transitioning from flight over ocean to flight over land fly at safe altitude and no lower than specific flight operations require, H3663 [26AP]

——— establish an African-American advisory board to develop aviation training, mentorship, education, and outreach programs to African Americans, H7170 [25JY]

——— establish pilot program to permit operators of Stage 2 airplanes to conduct operations in medium-hub or non-hub airports, H3658 [26AP]

——— establish pilot program to provide air traffic control services on a preferential basis to aircraft equipped with Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology, H3657 [26AP]

——— establish prohibitions to prevent the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons in the national airspace system, H3661 [26AP], E568 [27AP]

——— require report on commercial airline and passenger safety, including plane age, over-all use, flight hours, metal fatigue, contractor maintenance, and aging airplane inspection rules, H3669 [26AP]

——— require study and data collection of the air cargo traffic in the Caribbean region, H3677, H3678 [26AP]

——— submit report to Congress on possible unmanned aircraft systems operation on spectrum allocated for aviation use, H3656 [26AP]

——— utilize remote detection and identification technologies to identify unmanned aircraft systems not in compliance with Federal aviation laws and report to Congress on number of such aircraft entering restricted airspace, E564 [27AP]

Aviation Consumer Advocate: establish position, E568 [27AP]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H29 [9JA]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): tribute to members and staff, H3724 [27AP]

Contracts: ensure that airports participating in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program comply with prompt payment requirements relative to Passenger Facility Charge funded projects, H3669 [26AP]

——— prohibit enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3664–H3666 [26AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure partnerships with State, local, and tribal law enforcement officials to protect stadiums from unmanned aerial systems attacks adhere to Federal airspace safety regulations, E1510 [13NO]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure terrorists and criminal organizations are not able to register aircraft in the U.S., H3680 [26AP]

——— implement changes to improve air transportation relative to flight delays, cancellations, or misconnections, H3672, H3673 [26AP]

——— pre-disaster mitigation assistance funding, H9036, H9038 [26SE]

——— require airlines to create and make available a document outlining air passenger rights when flight diversions occur, H3656 [26AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Electric power: allow airports to use Federal funds to buy generators for airport passenger areas, H3651 [26AP]

Federal employees: conduct study on diversity of cybersecurity workforce in order to develop recommendations to increase size, quality, and diversity of such workforce, H3683 [26AP]

GAO: conduct study on revenue diversion by airports, H3656 [26AP]

——— report on effectiveness of FAA safety incident reporting and enforcement policies, H3650 [26AP]

——— require study on aviation workforce relative to mitigating pilot shortages, H3671 [26AP]

Government regulations: apply medical certification standards to operators of air balloons, H3516 [25AP], H3668 [26AP]

——— issue regulations establishing minimum dimensions for seats in passenger aircraft and require airlines to post on their websites the amount of space available for each passenger on an aircraft, H9037 [26SE]

Helicopters: require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, H3661–H3663 [26AP]

Los Angeles International Airport: implement regulations to lessen impact of aircraft noise on surrounding communities, H3728 [27AP]

National Capital Region: revise helicopter flight paths and issue new official helicopter paths at higher altitudes, H3670 [26AP]

Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen): establish annual performance goals for implementation and hold officials accountable for meeting such goals, H3643 [26AP]

——— use alternative measurements to current day-night sound level average standard for certain areas, H3597 [26AP]

Noise pollution: conduct study on alternative ways to sample day-night average sound levels in and around airports, H3657 [26AP]

——— engage and cooperate with air carriers to identify and facilitate opportunities for air carriers to retrofit aircraft with devices that mitigate noise, including vortex generators, H3681 [26AP]

——— include Seattle, WA, in study on health impact of aircraft noise on exposed residents, H3650 [26AP]

——— require study on economic harm caused by excessive aircraft noise on communities and businesses near major airports, H3650 [26AP]

——— require study on relationship between jet aircraft approach and takeoff speeds and corresponding noise impacts on communities surrounding airports, H3651 [26AP]

North Shore Helicopter Route: review to address noise impact on affected communities, improve altitude enforcement, and assess alternatives including an all water route over the Atlantic Ocean, H3682, H3683 [26AP]

Programs: reauthorize, H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC], E1510 [13NO]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4), H3587, H3590–H3688, H3691 [26AP], H3710–H3726, H3728 [27AP], E561, E564, E568, E570 [27AP], E578 [1MY], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3355 [17AP]

Safety: allow regulation of transportation of lithium batteries by air, H3658 [26AP]

——— authorize use of certain actively tethered public unmanned aircraft systems for public safety purposes, specifically fire engines, E564 [27AP]

——— enforce flight safety regulations, H29 [9JA], H1381 [6MR]

——— partner with State and local agencies to educate public about dangers of operating unmanned aircraft over areas with temporary flight restrictions due to emergency response efforts, H3656 [26AP]

Space policy: provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles, H3598 [26AP]

——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (H.R. 5346), H5770, H5771 [27JN]

——— require study on funding options for potential spaceport and infrastructure, H3680 [26AP]

Task Force of Flight Standards Reform: establish, H3650 [26AP]

Technology: develop global-scale probabilistic convection guidance capability so that aircraft can avoid encounters with convection that causes turbulence, H3681 [26AP]

——— provide for research and development to advance aviation safety, security, and economic competitiveness, H3596, H3597 [26AP]

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integrated Pilot Program: codify, H3649 [26AP]

Women: require consideration of potential emergency medical needs of pregnant women when evaluating minimum contents of approved aircraft medical kits, H3650 [26AP]

——— require sink or sanitizing equipment in lactation area in commercial service airports, H3650 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Airport Improvement Program: funding, S6463 [3OC]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to Anchorage International Airport air traffic controllers, S7923 [19DE]

Appropriations: extend authorizations of Federal aviation programs and extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6897), S6390 [28SE]

Aviation: unmanned aircraft systems testing and spectrum development funding, S6464 [3OC]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S3283 [7JN], S6785 [11OC], S6941 [14NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles, S6464, S6466 [3OC]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers for services provided, S6297 [25SE], S6429 [2OC], S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC]

——— prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights, S6468 [3OC]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336, S5338, S5339 [25JY], S5394 [26JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE], S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3023), S3395 [11JN], S6203 [18SE]

Education: modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools, S6538 [4OC]

Employment: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program, S6538 [4OC]

Hazardous substances: allow airports the option of using fluorine-free foam for combating fires, S6430 [2OC]

Helicopters: require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, S6466 [3OC]

Noise pollution: assist aviation-impacted communities in mitigating the noise burden that they face and increase engagement and responsiveness to communities, S6538 [4OC]

Programs: reauthorize, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

Senate: legislative priorities, S6284 [25SE]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776–S2778 [17MY]

Reports filed

Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5346) (H. Rept. 115–789), H5814 [27JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]

FAA Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1405) (S. Rept. 115–243), S2594 [9MY]

National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]

Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4673) (H. Rept. 115–1018), H9509 [13NO]

Statements

Require Newly-Manufactured Helicopters Be Built With Crash Resistant Fuel Systems: Helicopter Association International, H3662 [26AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 1082, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 302, FAA programs reauthorization, H8905–H9034 [26SE]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

H.R. 5346, Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act, H5770 [27JN]

H.R. 6897, Airport and Airway Extension Act, Part II, H9060 [26SE]

S. 346, National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act, S2777 [17MY]

Tributes

Eisenhower, Dwight D., S6629 [5OC]

FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association: revise Federal charter (H.R. 4100), H6618–H6620 [23JY], E1069 [25JY]

Texts of

H.R. 4100, Foundation of the Federal Bar Association charter revision, H6618 [23JY]

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Affidavits

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations: Elizabeth Rasor, S6671 [5OC]

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5825 [28JN]

Law enforcement: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154, S169, S170 [11JA], S190, S195, S196, S197, S198, S199, S204, S205, S206, S209, S210, S211 [16JA], H149 [11JA]

Levinson, Robert: urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran (S. Res. 85), S2015 [9AP]

Articles and editorials

Battle Over Accusations Goes on as Kavanaugh Nomination Advances, S6671 [5OC]

FBI Ruled McCabe Had No Conflict of Interest in Clinton Probe—Docs, S97 [9JA]

Republicans’ Fake Investigations, S97 [9JA]

Senate I Led Put Country Over Party. This One Must Do the Same for Robert Mueller, E1024 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Colleges and universities: require the FBI to create a list of foreign intelligence threats to higher education and require reporting to Dept. of Education of certain gifts from such entities (see H.R. 6821), H8725 [13SE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4854), H581 [19JA]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937, 938), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2386), S651 [6FE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

——— require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

Employment: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 6145), H5284 [19JN]

Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and gun trafficking (see S. 2502), S1378 [6MR]

——— impose a moratorium on the transfer or receipt of assault rifles and require agencies submit recommendations defining assault weapons and classifying firearms based on lethality (see H.R. 5286), H1608 [14MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System procedures for firearm transfers by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers and report on default firearm transfers (see H.R. 7027), H9414 [2OC]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see S. 2627), S1948 [22MR] (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

——— require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 7274), H10169 [12DE]

Intelligence services: prohibit any Federal agency from accessing information on a U.S. citizen without a warrant (see H.R. 6353), H6173 [12JY]

Law enforcement: improve community policing and promote gun violence prevention in underserved communities and eliminate requirement of transferring a firearm if a background check has not been completed in 3 days (see H.R. 5164), H1372 [5MR]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (see H. Res. 682), H82 [9JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 98), H169 [11JA]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 870), H3750 [3MY]

National Instant Criminal Background Check System: require records be retained for a certain period of time (see H.R. 5461), H3095 [10AP]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

Religion: protect rights of free speech and free exercise, reject labeling of groups as hate groups based on religion or political views, and prevent discrimination and crime based on such labeling (see H. Res. 903), H4209 [17MY]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (see H. Res. 1028), H7687 [25JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3072), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]

SSA: reinstate final rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007’’ (see H.R. 5225), H1501 [8MR]

Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (see H.R. 4918), H737 [2FE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Villamayor, Luis A. (Alex): commemorate life and call for justice and accountability for murder in Paraguay (see S. Res. 410), S1165 [15FE]

Cloture motions

Law enforcement: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]

Cost Estimates

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act (H.R. 4553): CBO, E65 [18JA]

Letters

Committee on the Judiciary (House) subpoena issuance relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5830 [28JN]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5830 [28JN]

Corroborative witnesses to Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: Debra S. Katz, Lisa J. Banks, and Michael R. Bromwich, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, S6613 [5OC]

Corroborative witnesses to Deborah Ramirez allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: William Pittard, Kaiser Dillon PLLC, S6614 [5OC]

Dept. of Justice provision of full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in investigation of 2016 election: several Democratic Members of Congress, H5841 [28JN]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Scope of Special Counsel authority and management of congressional oversight requests relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Rod J. Rosenstein, Dept. of Justice, H5843–H5845 [28JN]

Special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials: several former Senators, S7654 [17DE]

——— several Representatives, H3838 [9MY]

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations: Roberta Kaplan, Kaplan Henker & Fink LLP, S6670, S6671 [5OC]

——— William Pittard, Kaiser Dillon PLLC, S6670 [5OC]

Motions

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Firearms: prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

Law enforcement: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S153, S154 [11JA], S270 [18JA], H158 [11JA]

Proposals

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) release of original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4240, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act and H.R. 3464, Background Check Completion Act, H1247 [26FE], H1286 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Austin, TX: condemn bombings, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1530 [13MR]

Barton, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10098–H10101 [11DE]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: Dept. of Justice report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, H5355 [20JN], E888 [21JN]

Cohen, Michael: seizure of information from President Trump’s personal attorney, H3089–H3091 [10AP], H3099, H3139 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], H3969 [15MY]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H541 [18JA], H558 [19JA], H608 [21JA], H611 [22JA], H631, H657–H661, H673 [29JA], H735 [2FE], H740, H764, H767 [5FE], H898 [6FE]

——— release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): call for investigation into Andrew G. McCabe dismissal as FBI Deputy Director, H1682 [19MR]

Crime: call for investigation of Robert S. Mueller, III, Rod J. Rosenstein, and James B. Comey, Jr., for alleged crimes committed during investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3140 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3332–H3338 [16AP]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 907), H5845 [28JN]

——— closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H5279–H5282 [19JN]

——— investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H8256–H8258 [13SE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), H3945–H3947 [15MY]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5827–H5846 [28JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820–H5826 [28JN]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, H655, H657, H672–H674 [29JA], H692, H696 [30JA], H1450, H1451, H1472–H1475 [7MR], H1701 [20MR], H2030 [22MR], H3584 [26AP]

——— expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

Firearms: impact of requiring a universal criminal and mental health background check for every firearm sale on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, H1497 [8MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, H1648 [15MR], H1761, H2037–H2039 [22MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (H.R. 4477), H1492–H1494, H1496 [8MR], H1613 [15MR], H3355 [17AP], H5081 [12JN]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), H1251, H1252 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

House of Representatives: investigation of information technology support staff for alleged procurement scam, H4768 [5JN]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, H8746 [25SE], H9147 [27SE], H9393, H9394 [28SE], E1335 [28SE]

Law enforcement: commend apprehension of criminals and condemn efforts of certain public officials to undermine public faith and trust, H1170 [14FE]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (H. Res. 682), H103–H112 [10JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H78 [9JA], H101 [10JA], H136, H137–H160 [11JA], E73, E80 [19JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), motion to recommit, H158 [11JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res. 98), H162 [11JA]

McCabe, Andrew G.: dismissal as FBI Deputy Director, H1655, H1681, H1683 [19MR]

——— resignation as FBI Deputy Director, H671 [29JA]

Minnesota: tribute to FBI Director’s Award for Excellence recipients, H8180 [13SE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: assessment of tenure as FBI Director, H672 [29JA], H1601–H1604 [14MR], H3967–H3970 [15MY]

——— call for resignation from special counsel position, H1346 [5MR]

——— call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 870), H7166 [25JY]

——— conduct as FBI Director and as U.S. Attorney in Boston, MA, H3090 [10AP]

——— special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H72 [9JA], H980 [8FE], H1381 [6MR], H1655 [19MR], H1736, H1738 [21MR], H2032–H2037 [22MR], H3089–H3091 [10AP], H3099, H3102, H3139–H3141 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], H3346 [17AP], H3567–H3571 [25AP], H3739 [27AP], H3838 [9MY], H3967–H3970 [15MY], H4129–H4132 [16MY], H4281 [21MY], H4698, H4723 [24MY], H4768–H4770 [5JN], H6164, H6168–H6171 [12JY], H6244 [16JY], H6634 [23JY], H7820–H7822 [4SE], H7873 [6SE], H9513 [14NO], E919 [26JN], E1024 [17JY]

National security: clarify and improve procedures and accountability for authorizing acquisitions and sharing of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching collections of communications (H.R. 3989), H109 [10JA]

——— require court orders based on probable cause before allowing FBI access to searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H158 [11JA]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (H. Res. 1028), H7710, H7711 [26JY]

Russia: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H128 [10JA]

Strzok, Peter: testimony before House committees relative to conduct during case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails and investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H6166–H6168 [12JY], H6257 [16JY]

Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism, H788 [6FE]

Trump, President: call for resignation, H7827 [5SE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6256–H6258 [16JY], H6635 [23JY]

——— claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

——— condemn remarks about Representative Schiff relative to Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) memo on alleged misuse of FISA warrants in investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H765 [5FE]

——— impeachment, H6468 [18JY], H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

Warwick Township, PA: inclusion in FBI Uniform Crime Report safest cities in Pennsylvania list, H3350 [17AP]

Wichita, KS: tribute to law enforcement efforts to combat human trafficking, H7901 [6SE]

Remarks in Senate

Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.: Clear Channel Outdoor-Las Vegas, NV, recipient of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award, S2259 [18AP]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: Dept. of Justice report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, S3865 [13JN], S3931 [14JN], S4929 [12JY]

Cohen, Michael: seizure of information from President Trump’s personal attorney, S2024 [10AP]

Comey, James B., Jr.: anniversary of termination as FBI Director, S2565 [9MY]

——— assessment of tenure as FBI Director, S2090–S2092 [12AP]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S597, S598 [5FE], S619, S642, S645 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1369 [6MR]

——— release of report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1649 [13MR]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7982–S7984 [20DE]

——— investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S486 [24JA]

——— release of documents on investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, S2715 [16MY]

Congress: role of congressional oversight to ensure agency accountability, S4929 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify that subpoena is not required to ensure legal protection for Federal law enforcement employees against retaliation for cooperating with congressional inquiries, S2898 [24MY]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled, S1924 [22MR]

——— incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (S. 662), S3871 [13JN]

——— investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), S6348, S6349 [26SE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (S. 2345), S2711 [16MY]

——— release of documents relative to investigation into foreign interference in elections, S2362 [24AP]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (S. 2492), S1367 [6MR], S1719 [14MR], S1863 [21MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (S. 2386), S653 [6FE]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S95–S100 [9JA], S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S639–S646 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1258 [28FE], S1368–S1374, S1398, S1399 [6MR], S1619 [12MR], S1743 [15MR], S2691 [16MY], S2784 [21MY]

——— expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

Federal employees: tribute to Federal and tribal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2716 [16MY]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale, S1719 [14MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, S1885, S1889, S1891 [22MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (S. 2135), S39 [4JA], S481 [24JA], S571 [30JA], S1143 [15FE], S1203, S1206 [26FE], S1223, S1227 [27FE], S1257, S1260–S1262 [28FE], S1299 [1MR], S1345 [6MR], S1533–S1535 [8MR], S1618, S1620 [12MR], S1647, S1655 [13MR], S1719, S1721–S1723 [14MR], S1758 [15MR], S1774, S1776 [19MR], S1863 [21MR], S2785 [21MY]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (S. 1923), S1863 [21MR]

——— require a background check for every firearm sale (S. 2009), S1296 [1MR]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6401–S6408 [1OC], S6417–S6423, S6425–S6427 [2OC], S6455–S6459, S6461, S6474–S6477, S6479, S6484, S6504–S6506 [3OC], S6507–S6537, S6551–S6556 [4OC], S6560–S6597, S6600–S6626, S6637, S6640–S6645, S6649–S6696, S6699–S6701 [5OC]

Law enforcement: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), House amendment, S173–S180 [16JA], S213, S215, S224–S227, S235–S242, S256 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA]

——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res. 98), S270 [18JA]

Levinson, Robert: urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran (S. Res. 85), S2015 [9AP]

McCabe, Andrew G.: resignation as FBI Deputy Director, S572 [30JA]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S144, S148–S150 [11JA], S619 [6FE], S1341 [5MR], S2024 [10AP], S2086 [12AP], S2741 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2805 [22MY], S2845, S2847–S2850 [23MY], S2890 [24MY], S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3865 [13JN], S5511 [31JY], S6944–S6947 [14NO], S6970, S7020 [15NO], S7128 [27NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7199 [29NO], S7849–S7851 [19DE]

Political ethics: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S508 [25JA]

Russia: enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4986–S4990 [17JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3072), S6203–S6205 [18SE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA]

Senior citizens: prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the justice system’s response to victims in elder abuse and exploitation cases (S. 178), S7841 [19DE]

Tribute, S2090–S2092 [12AP]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4959–S4962 [16JY], S4974–S4977, S4985–S4995 [17JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to comments on law enforcement agencies and personnel, S2565–S2567 [9MY]

——— order to declassify and release documents related to the investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6201 [18SE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (S. Res. 595), S5437, S5438 [26JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 938) (H. Rept. 115–813), H6040 [10JY]

Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism (REPORT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1884) (S. Rept. 115–210), S1219 [26FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4553) (H. Rept. 115–494), H81 [9JA]

Urge Intensified Cooperation by Iran on the Case of the Disappearance of Former FBI Agent, Robert Levinson, While on Business Trip in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 85), S1840 [20MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Firearms: prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

Statements

Corroboration of Christine Blasey Ford Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: Debra S. Katz, Lisa J. Banks, and Michael R. Bromwich, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, S6677 [5OC]

President Trump’s Remarks Relative to Investigation of Russian Interference in U.S. Elections During News Conference With Russian President, Vladimir Putin: Senator McCain, S4976 [17JY]

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh To Be Supreme Court Justice Relative to Sexual Misconduct Allegations: Deborah Ramirez, S6687 [5OC]

Subpoenas

Notice for Rod J. Rosenstein to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5832–H5838 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 970, full access to certain Dept. of Justice documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5827 [28JN]

H. Res. 971, consideration of H. Res. 970, full access to Dept. of Justice documents relative to investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5820 [28JN]

H.R. 4854, Justice Served Act, H3945 [15MY]

S. 2345, Justice Served Act, S524 [25JA]

S. Res. 85, urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent, Robert Levinson, while on business trip in Iran, S2016 [9AP]

S. Res. 410, commemorate life of Luis A. (Alex) Villamayor and call for justice and accountability for murder in Paraguay, S1168 [15FE]

S. Res. 595, U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day, S5428 [26JY]

FEDERAL CIO AUTHORIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6901), H9089 [26SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6901), H9723–H9725 [29NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6901) (H. Rept. 115–987), H9430 [12OC]

Texts of

H.R. 6901, provisions, H9723–H9725 [29NO]

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Amendments

Disasters: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (S. 3238), S7726, S7735 [17DE]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund program (S. 875), S142 [10JA]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Millions of People Post Comments on Federal Regulations. Many Are Fake, S6 [3JA]

Senate Democrats Move To Revive Net Neutrality Rules—The Wrong Way, S2699 [16MY]

Will the FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal Grind the Internet to a Halt?, S2700 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

Advertising: provide for additional disclosure requirements for broadcasters that air or transmit content from registered foreign agents (see H.R. 5331), H1698 [19MR]

Appropriations: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (see H.R. 4986), H1074 [8FE]

Business and industry: issue merger review decisions on transfer of control or assignment of any license or authorization expeditiously (see S. 2847), S2679 [15MY]

Consumers: prohibit debt collectors from making robocalls to individuals’ cell phones (see H.R. 5633), H3705 [26AP]

Correctional institutions: prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone and video service rates (see S. 2520), S1578 [8MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (see S. 3360), S5759 [21AU]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (see S. 3346), S5582 [1AU]

Dept. of Justice: convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment (see H.R. 7370), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 4800), H403 [16JA]

Disasters: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (see S. 3238), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6427), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide for a moratorium on telephone number reassignment after a disaster declaration (see H.R. 7131), H9525 [14NO]

Ecology and environment: ensure any required environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement and installation of communications facilities are limited to the areas of impact (see H. Res. 701), H553 [18JA]

——— remove requirement to perform certain environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement and installation of communications facilities (see H.R. 4842), H553 [18JA]

——— remove requirement to perform certain environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement, installation, or rebuilding of communications facilities following a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4845), H581 [19JA]

FCC/FTC: establish a joint robocaller bounty pilot program (see H.R. 7343), H10336 [19DE]

Federal agencies and departments: allow payments from Spectrum Relocation Fund for costs of spectrum research and development and planning activities (see S. 3010), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6017), H4848 [6JN]

——— disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H901 [6FE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Government regulations: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE] (see H.J. Res. 131), H3052 [29MR]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (H.J. Res. 129), consideration (see H. Res. 873), H3782 [7MY]

——— publish on Commission website documents to be voted on by the Commission (see H.R. 6422), H6557 [18JY]

——— require approval or denial of a license transfer application within a certain number of days of submission (see H.R. 7365), H10510 [20DE]

Information technology: allow States and localities to adopt a one touch make ready policy for utility pole attachments in order to expedite broadband deployment (see H.R. 4858), H582 [19JA]

——— conduct an annual inquiry on availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts (see H.R. 4876), H624 [22JA]

——— ensure Federal funds for construction or acquisition of broadband facilities are not spent in areas where sufficient broadband is already offered or where network deployment is already funded (see H. Res. 690), H169 [11JA]

——— promote competition to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see H.R. 4814), H477 [17JA]

——— reexamine and revise broadband deployments that are subject to review under the National Historic Preservation Act or the National Environmental Policy Act (see S. 2576), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5378), H1754 [21MR]

Internet: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see S. 2510), S1452 [7MR]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (see S. 2853), S2724 [16MY]

——— provide for Internet openness requirements for broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 6393), H6462 [17JY]

——— provide that an owner or operator of a social media service that hinders the display of user-generated content shall be treated as a publisher or speaker of such content (see H.R. 7363), H10510 [20DE]

Law enforcement: increase penalty for fraudulent 9-1-1 calls that result in an emergency response from law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 6003), H4776 [5JN]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: determine value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to Federal entities (see S. 3617), S6964 [14NO]

Native Americans: evaluate broadband coverage in Indian country and on land held by Native corporations and complete a proceeding to address unserved areas (see H.R. 5007), H1126 [13FE]

News media: provide a consistent local broadcast channel to provide emergency news and information in underserved States and ensure such channel can disseminate emergency warnings to broadcast stations around the State (see H.R. 6416), H6557 [18JY]

——— require U.S.-based foreign media outlets to submit semiannual reports (see H.R. 5354), H1728 [20MR]

Office of Rural Broadband: establish (see S. 2959), S2924 [24MY]

Office of Rural Telecommunications: establish (see H.R. 5497), H3209 [12AP]

Political campaigns: require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (see H.R. 6248), H5815 [27JN]

Radio: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (see H.R. 5709), H3833 [8MY]

Radioactive substances: establish radiofrequency radiation site safety information database (see H.R. 7236), H9819 [10DE]

Rural areas: establish national standard to determine comparability of mobile and broadband services provided in rural versus urban areas (see S. 2418), S907 [13FE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program: improve access by Indian tribes to support (see H.R. 5661), H3741 [27AP]

——— make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support (see S. 2958), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 6286), H5974 [28JN]

Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S.: establish (see S. 2343), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4881), H629 [25JA]

Telecommunications: allow carriers to use high cost universal service support to aid in restoration of telecommunications capabilities in areas which have been declared a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4832), H552 [18JA]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H901 [6FE]

——— make grants to establish or expand job training programs for communications tower service, construction, and maintenance (see H.R. 5639), H3706 [26AP]

——— reform Mobility Phase II challenge process relative to mobile voice and wireless broadband coverage (see S. 2955), S2923 [24MY]

——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (see S. 3347), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 5085), H1265 [26FE]

——— require carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see S. 2973), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5983), H4732 [25MY]

——— require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9405 [28SE]

——— streamline siting processes for small cell infrastructure deployment (see S. 3157), S4733 [28JN]

Telephones: clarify acceptable 9-1-1 obligations or expenditures relative to wireless communications (see H.R. 6424), H6557 [18JY]

——— clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see S. 3078), S3982 [18JN] (see H.R. 6026), H4979 [7JN]

——— designate a national dialing short code for users of mobile voice service to reach public safety personnel in critical, but non-emergency, circumstances (see H.R. 5700), H3833 [8MY]

——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see S. 2705), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5573), H3441 [18AP]

——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see S. 3149), S4512 [27JN] (see S. 3655), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 7392), H10586 [21DE]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

——— prescribe regulations on caller identification information authentication technology (see H.R. 6822), H8725 [13SE]

——— reduce number of unlawful robocalls and unlawful spoofed calls received by consumers (see H.R. 7151), H9568 [16NO]

——— reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

Television: move Berkshire County, MA, from the Albany, NY, television market into the Springfield, MA, market in order to provide carriage of television stations covering Massachusetts news (see S. 3524), S6356 [27SE]

——— provide for carriage of certain television broadcast stations (see H.R. 6954), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide for greater access to in-State television broadcast programming for cable and satellite subscribers in certain counties (see S. 3232), S5066 [18JY]

——— repeal certain carriage, retransmission, and ownership regulations (see H.R. 6465), H6648 [23JY]

——— require continued application of certain local broadcasting requirements to licensees even if such licensees change from a very high frequency station to an ultra high frequency station (see S. 3632), S7050 [15NO]

Letters

Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1409 [6MR]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1409 [6MR]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1409 [6MR]

Motions

Government regulations: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2698 [16MY]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), H1398–H1414 [6MR], E271, E272 [7MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (H.R. 3994), H6608–H6610 [23JY], H10122 [12DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish additional fund to reimburse costs incurred by terrestrial radio stations as a result of reorganization of broadcast television spectrum, E272 [7MR]

Dept. of Transportation: include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects, H1414 [6MR]

Disasters: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (H.R. 6427), H7692 [26JY]

Emergency medical personnel: adopt rules to ensure the accuracy of call location information for 9-1-1 calls, H1414 [6MR]

FAA: submit report to Congress on possible unmanned aircraft systems operation on spectrum allocated for aviation use, H3656 [26AP]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Government regulations: disapprove rule on net neutrality, H4985 [8JN]

Independent inspector general: establish, H1412 [6MR]

Information technology: call for interagency coordination of broadband Internet infrastructure funding in order to maximize benefits of broadband investment, H10122 [12DE]

Internet: expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, H1231 [26FE], H10275 [19DE]

Mental health: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (H.R. 2345), H6592–H6595 [23JY], H8167 [12SE]

Native Americans: evaluate broadband coverage in Indian country and on land held by Native corporations and complete a proceeding to address unserved areas, H1412 [6MR]

Political campaigns: require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (H.R. 6248), E935 [27JN]

Radio: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (H.R. 5709), H6597, H6598 [23JY]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S.: establish, H4128 [16MY]

——— establish (H.R. 4881), H6595–H6597 [23JY]

Telecommunications: encourage licensees to make unused spectrum available to rural and smaller carriers to expand wireless coverage, H1411 [6MR]

——— provide for deposits of bidders in auctions of spectrum frequencies to be deposited in the Treasury, H1411 [6MR]

Telephones: ensure the integrity of voice communications and prevent discrimination among areas in the delivery of such communications by requiring providers to register and comply with basic quality standards (S. 96), H990–H992, H1002 [8FE]

Veterans: submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, H1411 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Carr, Brendan: nomination to the FCC, S8054 [2JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (S. 3360), S5761 [21AU]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights, S6468 [3OC]

Disasters: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (S. 3238), S7734 [17DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund program (S. 875), S141, S142 [10JA]

Government regulations: decision to repeal net neutrality regulations, S5–S8 [3JA], S174 [16JA], S1204 [26FE]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S1224, S1231 [27FE], S1346 [6MR], S2559, S2560, S2564, S2568, S2581–S2589 [9MY], S2672 [15MY], S2688–S2710 [16MY], S2741 [17MY], S3397 [11JN], S3744 [12JN]

Internet: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (S. 2853), S2699–S2701, S2708 [16MY]

——— ensure openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (S. 2853), unanimous-consent request, S2700, S2701 [16MY]

——— expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, S900 [13FE]

Mental health: study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (H.R. 2345), S5560 [1AU], S6214 [18SE]

——— study feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system (S. 1015), S3867 [13JN], S5675 [16AU]

Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program: make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support (S. 2958), S2935 [24MY]

Starks, Geoffrey A.: nomination to the FCC, S8054 [2JA]

Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S.: establish (S. 2343), S7367, S7368 [6DE]

Telecommunications: reform Mobility Phase II challenge process relative to mobile voice and wireless broadband coverage (S. 2955), S2934 [24MY]

Telephones: establish a methodology for collection of mobile service coverage data (S. 1621), S1320 [1MR]

Reports filed

Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3994) (H. Rept. 115–841), H6556 [18JY]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1015) (S. Rept. 115–213), S1686 [13MR]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2345) (H. Rept. 115–836), H6556 [18JY]

Nomination of Brendan Carr to the FCC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S298 [18JA]

Nomination of Geoffrey A. Starks to the FCC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4512 [27JN]

Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2343) (S. Rept. 115–342), S6438 [2OC]

——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4881) (H. Rept. 115–837), H6556 [18JY]

Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (PIRATE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5709) (H. Rept. 115–843), H6556 [18JY]

Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4986) (H. Rept. 115–587), H1440 [6MR]

Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2418) (S. Rept. 115–345), S6731 [9OC]

Rural Wireless Access Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1621) (S. Rept. 115–206), S703 [7FE]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 2345, National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act, H6592 [23JY]

H.R. 3994, Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND) Act, H6608 [23JY]

H.R. 4881, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, H6595 [23JY]

H.R. 4986, Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’S) Act, H1399–H1408 [6MR]

H.R. 5709, Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (PIRATE) Act, H6597 [23JY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

S. 96, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act, H990 [8FE]

S. 875, GAO study and report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund program, S142 [10JA]

S. 1621, Rural Wireless Access Act, S1320 [1MR]

S. 2343, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, S7367 [6DE]

S. 2958, make Wi-Fi access on schoolbuses eligible for support from FCC Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate), S2935 [24MY]

S. 3360, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act, S5761 [21AU]

S.J. Res. 52, disapprove FCC rule on net neutrality, S2709 [16MY]

FEDERAL COURTS ACCESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3249), S5107 [19JY]

FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ACT

Amendments

Financial institutions: require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Letters

Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act: Public Citizen (organization), H1159 [14FE]

——— several organizations, H1138 [14FE]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), H1147–H1155, H1163 [14FE]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3299) (H. Rept. 115–538), H731 [30JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, H1148 [14FE]

FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: enact budget reforms to farm subsidies and crop insurance programs (see H.R. 5629), H3705 [26AP]

——— increase access to crop insurance premium discounts by expanding definition of ‘‘beginning farmer’’ and advance land conservation (see H.R. 4865), H582 [19JA]

——— require producers to choose between receiving Federal crop insurance coverage or agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage (see S. 2512), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5203), H1476 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: reform crop insurance program, H4135 [16MY]

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT

Amendments

Financial institutions: require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Bills and resolutions

FDIC: exclude affiliates and subsidiaries of insured depository institutions in the definition of deposit broker (see H.R. 6158), H5362 [20JN]

——— extend examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions (see H.R. 5076), H1220 [20FE]

Financial institutions: clarify capital requirements for high value commercial real estate acquisition, development, or construction loans (see S. 2405), S840 [8FE]

——— clarify treatment of shareholder claims arising from appointment of a conservator or receiver for certain depository institutions (see H.R. 7323), H10269 [17DE]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Letters

Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act: Public Citizen (organization), H1159 [14FE]

——— several organizations, H1138 [14FE]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), H1147–H1155, H1163 [14FE]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— require short form call reports for certain depository institutions (H.R. 4725), H1393–H1395 [6MR]

Reports filed

Brokered Deposit Affiliate-Subsidiary Modernization Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6158) (H. Rept. 115–1096), H10586 [21DE]

Community Bank Reporting Relief Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4725) (H. Rept. 115–577), H1226 [23FE]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3299) (H. Rept. 115–538), H731 [30JA]

Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5076) (H. Rept. 115–657), H3705 [26AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, H1148 [14FE]

H.R. 4725, Community Bank Reporting Relief Act, H1393 [6MR]

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. related term(s) Financial Institutions

Amendments

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381, S1382, S1383, S1384, S1386, S1387, S1388, S1389, S1390, S1394 [6MR], S1432, S1446, S1462, S1463, S1464, S1465, S1466, S1468, S1469, S1470, S1471, S1472, S1473, S1474, S1475, S1482, S1483, S1484, S1485, S1486, S1487, S1488, S1489, S1490, S1491, S1492, S1493, S1494, S1495, S1497, S1498, S1501, S1502, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1584, S1585, S1586, S1588, S1590, S1592, S1593, S1594, S1600, S1601, S1610, S1614 [8MR], S1635, S1636, S1637, S1639, S1640 [12MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1285 [27FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Mitch McConnell’s Big Gift to the Banks, S1710 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Financial institutions: clarify exclusions from definition of a deposit broker (see H.R. 6866), H8742 [24SE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

——— exclude affiliates and subsidiaries of insured depository institutions in the definition of deposit broker (see H.R. 6158), H5362 [20JN]

——— extend examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions (see H.R. 5076), H1220 [20FE]

——— prohibit requirement of compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board current expected credit loss (CECL) standard and require SEC consideration of impacts of proposed accounting principles (see H.R. 7394), H10586 [21DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see S. 3553), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 6348), H6173 [12JY]

Cloture motions

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

Letters

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Daniel K. Tarullo, Harvard Law School, S1725 [14MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S1652 [13MR]

——— Paul A. Volcker, Volcker Alliance (organization), S1724 [14MR]

——— Phil Angelides, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, S1654 [13MR]

——— several housing and civil rights organizations, S1653 [13MR]

——— Sheila C. Bair, S1652 [13MR]

Lists

Current and former regulatory officials and experts opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Motions

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1307 [1MR], S1708 [14MR]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1389 [6MR]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY]

Remarks in House

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H984 [8FE], H3117 [11AP], H3161 [12AP], H4270 [21MY], H4320–H4349 [22MY], H9064, H9065 [26SE], H9732, H9734 [29NO], E792 [7JN], E1586 [30NO]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1382–H1389 [6MR], H1582 [14MR], E269 [7MR]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280–H1286 [27FE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), motion to recommit, H1389 [6MR]

——— require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

——— require short form call reports for certain depository institutions (H.R. 4725), H1393–H1395 [6MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), H6118 [12JY], H8802, H8803 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Banking industry: assessment, S5884 [23AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S146 [11JA], S1432 [7MR], S1529, S1531, S1532, S1535–S1567, S1569–S1574 [8MR], S1617, S1619–S1626 [12MR], S1646, S1649–S1660 [13MR], S1695, S1696, S1699–S1702, S1706–S1720, S1723–S1730 [14MR], S1741, S1746, S1761, S1762 [15MR], S1777 [19MR], S1939 [22MR], S2782 [21MY], S2844, S2854 [23MY], S2893, S2895 [24MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1329 [5MR], S1343, S1346–S1364, S1399 [6MR], S1405, S1408–S1410, S1413–S1419, S1423–S1429 [7MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), unanimous-consent request, S1708 [14MR]

Financial institutions: require Federal banking agencies to treat certain non-significant investments in unconsolidated financial institutions’ capital as qualifying capital instruments, S1413 [7MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2844, S2867 [23MY], S2889, S2892, S2893, S2896 [24MY]

——— nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, unanimous-consent agreement, S2871 [23MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2844, S2867 [23MY], S2889, S2892, S2893, S2896, S2897 [24MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, unanimous-consent agreement, S2871 [23MY]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), S7896, S7897 [19DE]

Reports filed

Brokered Deposit Affiliate-Subsidiary Modernization Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6158) (H. Rept. 115–1096), H10586 [21DE]

Community Bank Reporting Relief Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4725) (H. Rept. 115–577), H1226 [23FE]

Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 115–573), H1226 [23FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Nomination of Jelena McWilliams To Be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Jelena McWilliams to the FDIC Board of Directors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Pension, Endowment, and Mutual Fund Access to Banking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2121) (H. Rept. 115–656), H3705 [26AP]

Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5076) (H. Rept. 115–657), H3705 [26AP]

Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6348) (H. Rept. 115–941), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553) (S. Rept. 115–438), S7925 [19DE]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 4296, place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency and H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1280 [27FE]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1382 [6MR]

H.R. 4725, Community Bank Reporting Relief Act, H1393 [6MR]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 6348, Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act, H8802 [25SE]

S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1432–S1446 [7MR], H4320–H4340 [22MY]

FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE NONPROFIT FAIRNESS ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1823), S43 [4JA]

FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Elections: provide political advertising vouchers and payments to defray costs of postage for congressional general election candidates who agree to restrictions on contributions and expenditures (see H.R. 7067), H9435 [16OC]

FEC: apply restrictions on personal use of campaign funds to political committees, treat certain coordinated expenditures as candidate contributions, and disclose funding source for political advertisements (see H.R. 7267), H10168 [12DE]

——— extend authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties (see H.R. 7120), H9510 [13NO]

——— prohibit congressional candidates and Members of Congress from soliciting campaign funds on any day on which the House of Congress in which the candidate seeks election or the Member serves is in session (see H.R. 6433), H6557 [18JY]

——— require Presidential candidates to undergo a standardized medical examination by Dept. of the Navy medical office and publically disclose results of such examinations before the election (see H.R. 4742), H82 [9JA]

FTC: regulate use of automated software programs, or bots, intended to impersonate or replicate human activity on social media and prohibit use of such programs for political advertising (see S. 3127), S4369 [25JN]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H5815 [27JN]

——— eliminate limitations on direct contributions to candidates and require disclosure of certain contributions within 24 hours (see S. 3735), S7385 [10DE] (see H.R. 7241), H9820 [10DE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]

——— require each authorized committee or leadership political action committee of a candidate for Federal office to disburse all funds which remain unexpended after the date of the election (see H.R. 5409), H3046 [23MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: improve oversight of inaugural committees by prohibiting certain donations, banning personal use of funds, and requiring disclosure of all donations and disbursements (see H.R. 7399), H10599 [27DE]

Remarks in House

FEC: extend authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties (H.R. 7120), H9656 [27NO]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (H.R. 6249), H5759 [27JN], E936 [27JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 6239), H6060, H6061 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

FEC: extend authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties (H.R. 7120), S7527 [12DE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 1585), S2376 [24AP], S3748 [12JN], S4031 [19JN], S7309 [5DE], S7390 [11DE]

Texts of

H.R. 7120, FEC authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties, H9656 [27NO]

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Members of Congress: prohibit congressional candidates and Members from soliciting campaign funds on any day on which the House of Congress in which the candidate seeks election or the Member serves is in session (see H.R. 6433), H6557 [18JY]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H5815 [27JN]

——— eliminate limitations on direct contributions to candidates and require disclosure of certain contributions within 24 hours (see S. 3735), S7385 [10DE] (see H.R. 7241), H9820 [10DE]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]

Political campaings: apply restrictions on personal use of campaign funds to political committees, treat certain coordinated expenditures as candidate contributions, and disclose funding source for political advertisements (see H.R. 7267), H10168 [12DE]

Political ethics: extend authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties (see H.R. 7120), H9510 [13NO]

Presidential Inaugural Committee: require additional disclosures relative to donations (see S. 2695), S2261 [18AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: improve oversight of inaugural committees by prohibiting certain donations, banning personal use of funds, and requiring disclosure of all donations and disbursements (see H.R. 7399), H10599 [27DE]

——— require Presidential candidates to undergo a standardized medical examination by Dept. of the Navy medical office and publically disclose results of such examinations before the election (see H.R. 4742), H82 [9JA]

——— require Presidential Inaugural Committees to disclose all committee expenditures, restrict use of funds raised to official inaugural activities, and mandate surplus funds are donated to charity (see H.R. 5008), H1126 [13FE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

Remarks in House

Advertising: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements, H6272 [17JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (H.R. 6249), H5759 [27JN], E936 [27JN]

——— establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, H7089 [24JY]

——— impact of Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v. FEC relative to the influence of money and corporations in elections, H6055 [11JY]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 6239), H6060, H6061 [11JY]

——— reform campaign finance system, H9753 [30NO]

——— reform campaign finance system and ease voter restrictions, H5966 [28JN]

Political ethics: extend authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties (H.R. 7120), H9656 [27NO]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

Remarks in Senate

Advertising: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (S. 1989), S1755 [15MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 1585), S2376 [24AP], S3748 [12JN], S4031 [19JN], S7309 [5DE], S7390 [11DE]

——— reform campaign finance system, establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, establish automatic voter registration, and reduce certain conflicts of interest (S. 1880), S2379 [24AP], S3748 [12JN]

Political ethics: extend authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties (H.R. 7120), S7527 [12DE]

Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 7120, FEC authority to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of established and published penalties, H9656 [27NO]

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY related term(s) Department of Homeland Security

Amendments

Disasters: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (S. 3238), S7726, S7735 [17DE]

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System: establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (S. 2385), S4453, S4456 [26JN]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6361 [27SE]

National Flood Insurance Program: extend (S. 3128), S5622 [15AU]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776, S2777 [17MY]

Articles and editorials

As Millions Recover From Florence, Congress Has a Chance To Enact Disaster Reform, H9036 [26SE]

Don’t Give Trump a Pass on Puerto Rico, H7798 [4SE]

Our View—FEMA Aid for Churches, S43 [4JA]

Bills and resolutions

Animals: amend certain policies relative to entities that receive Federal funds to assist animals impacted by disasters (see H.R. 6131), H5224 [15JN]

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

Contracts: establish a contractor review process for vendors seeking disaster response contracts (see H.R. 4995), H1074 [8FE]

Dept. of Defense: require congressional notification on current and future planning and construction of federally funded military construction projects located within 100-year floodplains (see S. 2766), S2484 [26AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see S. 3109), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6776), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: confiscate certain frozen assets and interest paid on certain frozen bank accounts (see H.R. 6783), H8170 [12SE]

Disasters: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (see S. 3403), S5991 [28AU]

——— develop a report regarding possible duplication of Federal damage assessments (see H.R. 7183), H9690 [28NO]

——— encourage States and localities to adopt policies relative to the safe relocation of prisoners during major disasters and emergencies (see H.R. 7114), H9462 [2NO]

——— ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met (see H.R. 7322), H10269 [17DE]

——— improve certain wildfire and disaster recovery programs (see S. 2767), S2484 [26AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

——— inform disaster survivors about duplication of benefits, notify loan recipients of ability to refuse assistance, and provide assistance recipients with information on Federal recoupment process (see H.R. 7111), H9460 [30OC]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 5474), H3146 [11AP]

——— provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for clearing fallen debris (see S. 3556), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 7053), H9425 [9OC]

——— provide for disaster recovery reforms (see S. 3041), S3601 [11JN]

——— provide for online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance (see H.R. 7380), H10510 [20DE]

——— recognize contributions of chefs to natural disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 1080), H8884 [25SE]

——— waive fees for replacement of critical documents for certain disaster victims and designate child care as a critical service to provide funding to child care facilities following a disaster (see S. 3055), S3760 [12JN]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (see S. 3238), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6427), H6557 [18JY]

Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H901 [6FE]

Floods: codify standards to ensure infrastructure projects that receive Federal funding are built to withstand flood damage (see H.R. 7024), H9414 [2OC]

GAO: study FEMA buyout practices (see S. 2862), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5846), H4138 [16MY]

Housing: establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 6169), H5362 [20JN]

——— establish pilot programs to provide long-term rental housing assistance and case management services after certain major disasters (see H.R. 7385), H10511 [20DE]

Hurricanes: alter Federal share of certain disaster assistance for Puerto Rico in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 6859), H8738 [20SE]

——— establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see S. 3033), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6048), H4980 [7JN]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System: establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (see S. 2385), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4965), H974 [7FE]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see S. 3076), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6103), H5199 [14JN]

National Dam Safety Program: extend authorization (see H.R. 5827), H3977 [15MY]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6650), H7742 [3AU]

National Flood Insurance Program: carry out a pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see S. 2701), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5569), H3441 [18AP]

——— exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from mandatory purchase requirement (see H.R. 5618), H3574 [25AP]

——— extend (see S. 3128), S4369 [25JN] (see S. 3628), S7050 [15NO] (see S. 3670), S7190 [28NO] (see S. 3703), S7275 [4DE] (see H.R. 6379), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7187), H9742 [29NO] (see H.R. 7388), H10586 [21DE] (see H.J. Res. 143), H9763 [3DE]

——— extend and reform (see H.R. 6402), H6463 [17JY]

——— extend (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 148), H10586 [21DE]

——— improve rate maps (see H.R. 4905), H732 [30JA]

——— provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks (see H.R. 7037), H9419 [5OC]

National Urban Search and Rescue Response System: reauthorize (see H.R. 6455), H6588 [19JY]

Native Americans: provide snow removal assistance to Indian tribes under a Federal emergency declaration (see S. 2706), S2262 [18AP]

Operation Stonegarden: establish to award grants for border security enhancement to eligible law enforcement agencies (see S. 2709), S2262 [18AP]

Port Security Grant Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

Pyrrhotite: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to small business, condominium association, and residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2745), S2439 [25AP]

Reform and reorganize (see H.R. 7333), H10335 [19DE]

SBA: issue loans to homeowners in areas at risk for disasters to carry out pre-disaster mitigation activities (see H.R. 6499), H7155 [24JY]

Schools: make grants to eligible local educational agencies to provide improved security measures on school grounds (see H.R. 5268), H1607 [14MR]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for certain flood insurance expenses (see H.R. 5543), H3396 [17AP]

U.S. Geological Survey: transfer flood map preparation functions (see H.R. 5559), H3441 [18AP]

Wildfires: authorize disaster recovery assistance for areas affected by wildfires on Federal lands (see H.R. 6799), H8724 [13SE]

——— provide regulatory relief for agricultural producers and community banks, improve disaster assessments by accounting for all damages, and encourage Federal-State collaboration (see S. 2299), S168 [11JA]

Letters

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H9584, H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9585 [27NO]

Motions

Disasters: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR], H10092 [11DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE]

——— transfer of funds from FEMA to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to upgrade detention facilities, H8162 [12SE], H8182 [13SE]

Disasters: clarify that hazard mitigation funding can be used to remove standing burned trees and replacing water systems that have been burned and caused contamination, H3715 [27AP]

——— ensure consideration of severe local impact when making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration, H3649 [26AP], H9038 [26SE]

——— improve arbitration process for those disputing their eligibility for assistance, or repayment of assistance, following a disaster, H3715, H3716 [27AP]

——— improve disaster response system, E810 [8JN]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H3724 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, H9036 [26SE]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3590–H3688 [26AP], H3710–H3726 [27AP], E561, E568, E570 [27AP], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

——— prevent recoupment of disaster relief funds previously certified by a FEMA Technical Assistance Contractor (TAC) as eligible, reasonable and reimbursable, H3718, H3719 [27AP]

——— provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— release of 2017 Hurricane Season FEMA After-Action Report, H7864 [5SE]

——— relief funding, H9038, H9039 [26SE]

——— waive cost share requirements for disaster recovery assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and California wildfires, H3724 [27AP]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (H.R. 6427), H7692 [26JY]

Federal aid programs: limit reductions in assistance for recovery costs associated with rebuilding multi-structure educational, law enforcement, correctional, fire, or medical facilities, H3717, H3718 [27AP]

——— provide for reimbursement to State and local units of government for housing that produces cost-savings to comparable FEMA solutions, H3716, H3717 [27AP]

GAO: report on long-term recovery efforts following Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Ike, and Sandy and terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to prepare Congress for future long-term disaster recovery planning, H3714 [27AP]

——— study FEMA buyout practices (H.R. 5846), H6224–H6226 [16JY], E1021 [17JY]

Hawaii: impact of rain and flooding on islands of Kauai and Oahu, H3383 [17AP], H3404 [18AP]

Hurricanes: address denials by FEMA of disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, H968 [7FE], H1618 [15MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H1613 [15MR], H1752 [21MR], H3160 [12AP], H7798 [4SE], H8177 [13SE]

——— commend Houston, TX, Fire Dept., for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E13 [9JA]

——— commend Pennsylvania National Guard for providing assistance to those affected by Hurricane Florence, H9155 [28SE]

——— ensure preparedness for start of season, H4858 [7JN]

——— establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria, H9038, H9039 [26SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, H9534 [15NO], H9542 [16NO]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, H8895 [26SE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

——— tribute to Hurricane Florence preparedness efforts, H8179 [13SE]

——— tribute to Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX, for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E137 [5FE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), H9581–H9586, H9658 [27NO]

National Flood Insurance Program: clarify ability of private insurance companies that service policies to sell private policies, H10568, H10569 [21DE]

——— extend, H6574 [19JY], H7125–H7130 [24JY], H9552 [16NO], H9738 [29NO], E1071 [25JY]

——— extend and reform (H.R. 6402), H7127 [24JY]

——— extend (H.J. Res. 143), H9765 [6DE]

——— extend (H.R. 7187), H9710–H9714, H9735 [29NO]

——— extend (H.R. 7388), H10567–H10569 [21DE]

——— extend (S. 3628), H10581, H10582 [21DE]

——— extend (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), H10582 [21DE]

Office of Disaster Response Recovery: make permanent, E570 [27AP]

Puerto Rico: provide additional support for electrical power restoration, H3990 [16MY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, E128 [2FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to disaster response, H8173 [13SE]

Wildfires: provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9696 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7022 [15NO], S7330–S7332 [6DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7377–S7379, S7382 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827, S7829 [19DE]

Disasters: anniversary of severe storms and flooding in Midwestern States, S3746 [12JN]

——— authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (S. 3403), S5993 [28AU]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

——— provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), S4705 [28JN]

——— provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 600), S5126 [23JY]

Earthquakes: commend preparedness of Alaska citizens and State and local officials and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, and Federal response to Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7349–S7351 [6DE]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (S. 3238), S7734 [17DE]

Floods: anniversary of flooding in Illinois, S5126 [23JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Illinois, S1237 [27FE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Southeastern Kentucky, S889 [13FE], S1212 [26FE]

Gaynor, Peter: nomination to be FEMA Deputy Administrator, S6805 [11OC]

Hawaii: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by the Kilauea Volcano eruption, S4719 [28JN]

Housing: establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), S4705 [28JN]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, S5803 [22AU], S5887 [23AU]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S685–S688 [7FE], S1800 [20MR], S2291 [19AP], S2509 [7MY]

——— establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (S. 3033), S3398 [11JN]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6168 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6164 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, S6777, S6778, S6780, S6806 [11OC]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System: establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (S. 2385), S4456 [26JN]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6364 [27SE]

National Flood Insurance Program: cap eligibility for properties valued at $2.5 million or less, S5415 [26JY]

——— clarify authority relative to post-storm assessments of wind versus water damage and claims (S. 2093), S5443 [30JY]

——— extend, S4383 [26JN], S4889, S4890 [11JY], S5354 [25JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]

——— extend (H.J. Res. 143), S7337 [6DE], S7382 [10DE]

——— extend (H.R. 7187), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend (S. 3128), S5250 [24JY], S5414 [26JY]

——— extend (S. 3128), unanimous-consent request, S5415 [26JY]

——— extend (S. 3628), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), S8011 [21DE]

——— reauthorize and improve, S815 [8FE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1368), S7382 [10DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— reform, S6267 [24SE]

——— reform flood mapping to encourage local participation (S. 2090), S5443 [30JY]

Nonprofit organizations: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (S. 1823), S43 [4JA]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA], S446 [23JA], S512–S514 [25JA], S530 [29JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776–S2778 [17MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6776) (H. Rept. 115–948), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]

Disaster Recovery Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3041) (S. Rept. 115–446), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4460) (H. Rept. 115–1098), H10586 [21DE]

Homeland Security for Children Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1847) (S. Rept. 115–201), S580 [30JA]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1768) (S. Rept. 115–336), S6058 [6SE]

National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]

Nomination of Peter Gaynor To Be FEMA Deputy Administrator: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6341 [26SE]

Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5846) (H. Rept. 115–820), H6262 [16JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 148, correction in enrollment of S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H10582 [21DE]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H.J. Res. 143, conintuing appropriations and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H9765 [6DE]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

H.R. 5846, Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act, H6224 [16JY]

H.R. 7187, National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act, H9710 [29NO]

H.R. 7388, National Flood Insurance Program Competition and Extension Act, H10567 [21DE]

S. 346, National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act, S2777 [17MY]

S. 1182, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H7125 [24JY]

S. 1768, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment, H9581–H9584 [27NO]

S. 2385, Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats Act, S4456–S4458 [26JN]

S. 2701, Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act, S2263 [18AP]

S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, S7246 [29NO], H10581 [21DE]

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BONUS DISCLOSURE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5290), H1608 [14MR]

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE FAIR TREATMENT ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2274), S8009–S8011 [21DE]

——— unanimous-consent request, S378 [20JA], S424, S425 [21JA]

Texts of

S. 2274, provisions, S8011 [21DE]

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RETROACTIVE PAY FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES related term(s) Executive Departments

Amendments

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1188, S1190 [15FE]

——— provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (H.R. 2772), S2730, S2732 [16MY], H4871 [7JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], S5589 [1AU], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Federal agencies and departments: reauthorize and rename position of Whistleblower Ombudsman to Whistleblower Protection Coordinator in Federal inspector general offices (S. 1869), S1768, S1770, S1771 [15MR]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), S7871, S7936 [19DE], H10518 [21DE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S302, S303, S305 [18JA], S349, S350, S351, S354 [19JA], S442 [22JA], H522, H523 [18JA], H618 [22JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 696), H510 [18JA]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

Merit Systems Protection Board: provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain decisions relative to whistleblowers (H.R. 2229), H5573 [22JN]

OPM: require National Background Investigations Bureau submission of report on backlog of personnel security clearance investigations (H.R. 3210), S1767, S1768, S1769 [15MR]

Secret Service: provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), S1795, S1796 [19MR], H1751 [21MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S7194 [28NO], H10595 [24DE]

House of Representatives Child Care Center Advisory Board, H9445 [26OC]

Articles and editorials

EPA Workforce Shrinking to Reagan-Era Levels—Agency Official, S2100 [12AP]

Per Ross, Let’s Make Officials Report All ‘Official’ Time, H4678 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions

Administrative law judges: restore to the competitive service (see S. 3387), S5932 [23AU]

Armed Forces: improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (see S. 2379), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 5125), H1333 [27FE]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4793), H403 [16JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death and survivor benefits during a Government shutdown (see H.J. Res. 127), H582 [19JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA] (see H.R. 4871), H603 [20JA]

——— making continuing appropriations for training for National Guard and Reserve members and prohibit furlough of such members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4966), H974 [7FE]

——— provide that activities relative to training and readiness of Reserve components during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the U.S. (see S. 2398), S704 [7FE]

Artificial intelligence: authorize an emerging technology policy lab, establish a Federal investment strategy, and identify Federal workforce skills and competencies (see S. 3502), S6341 [26SE]

Aviation: provide standards relative to airline travel for official business (see S. 3399), S5991 [28AU]

BIA: establish a demonstration program regarding background checks for certain employees (see S. 3755), S7586 [13DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: prohibit operation of an exercise facility or dining room for Members of Congress during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 7398), H10593 [22DE]

Capitol Police: treat transfer to a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center administrative or supervisory position as law enforcement officer service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 6490), H7154 [24JY]

Classified information: limit access to classified information by Federal employees until such employees have obtained permanent security clearances (see H.R. 5057), H1212 [15FE]

——— provide for processes and procedures for granting, denying, or revoking access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations (see H.R. 6680), H7772 [24AU]

Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 7400), H10609 [2JA]

Commission To Study and Establish a Fair and Humane System of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Congress: prohibit Members and senior staff from buying or selling individual stocks and other investments while in office and prohibit Members from serving on corporate boards while in office (see S. 3718), S7356 [6DE]

Consumers: provide for additional protections and disclosures to consumers when financial products or services are related to the consumers’ military or Federal pensions (see H.R. 7299), H10209 [13DE]

Courts: clarify certain due process rights of employees serving in sensitive positions (see H.R. 5355), H1728 [20MR]

Crime: provide a criminal penalty for certain high-ranking, Federal officers and employees using their public office for private gain (see H.R. 6788), H8170 [12SE]

——— provide a criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of certain individually identifiable information by employees or officers of a Federal department or agency (see S. 3722), S7356 [6DE]

Cybersecurity: establish civilian personnel rotation program for cybersecurity professionals at non-military and non-intelligence agencies that confront cybersecurity challenges (see S. 2620), S1947 [22MR]

DEA: commemorate anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees (see S. Res. 578), S5066 [18JY]

——— provide a cash award to employees with foreign language skills (see H.R. 6210), H5648 [25JN]

Death and dying: increase gratuity owed upon death of a Federal employee in connection with service in the Armed Forces and limit amount of any death gratuity paid upon death of a Member of Congress (see H.R. 5982), H4732 [25MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reaffirm authority of Under Sec. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics (see H.R. 7330), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: allow combat support agency personnel to terminate residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts while deployed (see H.R. 5851), H4138 [16MY]

——— establish position of Assistant Sec. of Defense for Space (see S. 3774), S7790 [18DE]

Dept. of Education: allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 4859), H582 [19JA]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (see S. 2984), S2924 [24MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board (see S. 2449), S1164 [15FE]

Dept. of HHS: allow National Health Service Corps members to provide obligated service as behavioral and mental health professionals at schools, other community-based settings, or patient homes (see S. 2533), S1629 [12MR] (see H.R. 5711), H3833 [8MY]

——— clarify that National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program participants may be assigned to serve in pediatric inpatient mental health facilities (see S. 2732), S2391 [24AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: apply certain annuity benefits to Federal Protective Service law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6051), H5020 [8JN]

——— establish a Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program (see H.R. 6555), H7721 [26JY]

——— establish a Dept. of Homeland Security Reserve Service (see H.R. 5255), H1542 [13MR]

——— increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see S. 2314), S253 [17JA] (see H.R. 4940), H901 [6FE]

——— modify authority for pay and work schedules of Border Patrol agents (see H.R. 5896), H4284 [21MY]

——— prohibit funding to frontline operational components for procurement of certain items that do not meet specified criteria (see S. 3377), S5931 [23AU] (see H.R. 5574), H3441 [18AP]

——— provide emergency funding for port of entry personnel and infrastructure (see H.R. 5619), H3574 [25AP]

——— reform manner in which Border Patrol agents are compensated (see S. 2338), S520 [25JA]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY] (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see S. Res. 611), S5759 [21AU] (see H. Res. 1048), H7781 [31AU]

——— terminate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice: provide the Inspector General with the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by departmental attorneys (see S. 3003), S3034 [6JN]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H3395 [17AP]

Dept. of State: establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (see H.R. 4989), H1074 [8FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow officers and employees to provide taxpayers information relative to low-income taxpayer clinics (see H.R. 5438), H3063 [9AP]

Dept. of Transportation: establish position of Assistant Sec. of Automated Mobility and require report to Congress on automated vehicles (see H.R. 7357), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices (see H.R. 5866), H4209 [17MY]

——— ensure certain employees are subject to the same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other Federal employees (see H.R. 6101), H5199 [14JN]

——— establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 5864), H4209 [17MY]

——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (see H.R. 5938), H4692 [23MY]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (see H.R. 5215), H1500 [8MR]

——— provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (see S. 2382), S651 [6FE]

——— provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans Health Administration personnel and reform recruitment and hiring process (see H.R. 5521), H3342 [16AP]

——— provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of physicians in Veterans Health Administration (see S. 3302), S5517 [31JY]

——— require departmental medical facility directors to submit plans on how to improve such facilities (see S. 2622), S1948 [22MR] (see H.R. 5246), H1507 [9MR]

——— require senior departmental officials to receive VA health care (see H.R. 5097), H1266 [26FE]

——— submit an annual report on performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees (see S. 2807), S2594 [9MY]

——— submit an annual report on use of official time by employees and limit instances in which official time may be granted for certain purposes (see S. 2288), S138 [10JA]

Disabled: provide a short-term disability insurance program for disabilities that are not work-related (see H.R. 4806), H403 [16JA]

Employment: provide for an alternative removal process for performance or misconduct (see S. 3200), S4950 [12JY]

——— remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (see H.R. 6589), H7722 [26JY]

Energy Reorganization Act: clarify whistleblower rights and protections for Dept. of Energy and NRC employees (see S. 2968), S2924 [24MY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP] (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

——— report certain hiring to carry out the Safe Drinking Water Act (see S. 2869), S2725 [16MY]

Executive Office of the President: prohibit enforcement of a nondisclosure agreement if the disclosure of information in violation of the agreement is based on whistleblowing (see H.R. 5351), H1727 [20MR]

——— require employees to make notifications each time the individual is recused from a particular matter relative to acts affecting a personal financial interest (see H.R. 5495), H3209 [12AP]

——— require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Families and domestic relations: ensure that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 6275), H5974 [28JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a civilian personnel rotation program for Federal cybersecurity professionals at non-military and non-intelligence agencies that confront cybersecurity challenges (see S. 3437), S6142 [12SE]

——— improve management of Federal personal property (see S. 3031), S3293 [7JN]

——— improve processing and oversight of security clearances and background investigations (see S. 3724), S7356 [6DE]

——— improve teleworking programs (see H.R. 6551), H7721 [26JY]

——— provide minimal cybersecurity operational standards for Internet-connected devices purchased by Federal agencies (see H.R. 7283), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide testimonial subpoena authority to inspectors general (see H.R. 4917), H737 [2FE]

——— reduce size of Federal workforce through attrition (see H.R. 6938), H9150 [27SE]

——— require Congress to review and renew agencies on a staggered basis every ten years and abolish those that aren’t renewed (see H.R. 7334), H10335 [19DE]

——— require each agency to submit a report relative to nonessential employees after any lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5091), H1266 [26FE]

——— require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (see H.R. 5401), H2041 [22MR]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 149), H10586 [21DE]

——— require studies on cyberexploitation of employees and their families (see S. 3788), S7926 [19DE]

——— strengthen and enhance authority to discipline officers and employees for Anti-Deficiency Act violations (see H.R. 6891), H8884 [25SE]

——— submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (see H.R. 6359), H6173 [12JY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6445), H6587 [19JY]

Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council: establish (see S. 2340), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4878), H628 [25JA]

FERC: address insufficient compensation of employees and other personnel (see S. 8), S7132 [27NO] (see H.R. 6552), H7721 [26JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

FRS: establish requirements for salaries, financial disclosures, and office staff of the Board of Governors (see H.R. 4791), H172 [12JA]

——— require Federal reserve banks to interview one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity when appointing Federal reserve bank presidents (see S. 2829), S2623 [10MY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 696), H477 [17JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 33), S441 [22JA] (see H. Con. Res. 100), H624 [22JA]

GSA: make information relative to travel by heads of Executive agencies and other senior individuals publicly available (see S. 2630), S1948 [22MR]

——— obtain an antivirus product to make available to Federal agencies in order to provide the product to individuals whose personally identifiable information may have been compromised (see H.R. 4773), H168 [11JA]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H783 [5FE]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns (see H.R. 6711), H7870 [5SE]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

——— prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7758 [21AU]

Immigration: create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7747 [7AU]

——— improve specialized training requirement for Federal personnel who have substantive contact with unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6222), H5748 [26JN]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

Income: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see S. 2295), S168 [11JA] (see H.R. 4775), H168 [11JA]

——— limit number of local wage areas within a General Schedule pay locality (see S. 2435), S1164 [15FE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

——— reduce annuity for those convicted of a felony that resulted in, or would have resulted in, removal from the civil service (see H.R. 6388), H6263 [16JY]

——— require disclosure, public documentation, and reporting of Federal employee bonuses (see H.R. 5290), H1608 [14MR]

IRS: establish an expedited process for removal of senior executives based on performance or misconduct (see S. 3199), S4950 [12JY]

——— improve organizational structure, taxpayer protections, small business and retirement plan tax administration, service to low-income taxpayers, appeals process, and information technology infrastructure (see S. 3278), S5423 [26JY]

——— prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]

Law enforcement officers: allow injured Federal law enforcement officers to continue to serve their agencies (see H.R. 4804), H403 [16JA]

——— require uniformed Federal police officers to wear body cameras and have dashboard cameras in marked vehicles (see H.R. 7156), H9568 [16NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: amend removal and transfer procedures for the inspectors general of the Library of Congress, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, and GPO (see S. 3748), S7509 [12DE]

Lobbyists: prohibit former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Members of Congress, and other executive branch officers from lobbying and prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts to former elected officials (see H.R. 5289), H1608 [14MR]

Members of Congress: permit office of a Member of the House to employ a certain number of interns under the Members’ Representational Allowance without affecting number of other employees (see H.R. 6956), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide that a former Member being paid as a lobbyist is ineligible for Federal retirement or congressional benefits, require posting of financial disclosure reports, and restrict travel benefits (see H.R. 6640), H7732 [27JY]

Merit Systems Protection Board: reauthorize and modify authority (see H.R. 6391), H6263 [16JY]

Miller, Mark E.: tribute (see H. Res. 688), H169 [11JA]

Mount Cleator: designate (see H.R. 7367), H10510 [20DE]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive (see H. Res. 890), H3929 [10MY]

National Park Service: modify application of temporary limited appointment regulations (see H.R. 6599), H7723 [26JY]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

National Treasury Employees Union: anniversary (see S. Res. 378), S468 [23JA]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN] (see H. Res. 977), H5976 [28JN]

Native Americans: allow tribal grant school employees to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance program (see S. 3030), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6030), H4979 [7JN]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 682), S6816 [11OC]

Office of Government Ethics: reform (see S. 2919), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5902), H4284 [21MY]

OMB: rename Office of E-Government and Information Technology as Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) and elevate and codify position of Federal CIO (see H.R. 6901), H9089 [26SE]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H3929 [10MY]

——— reform disciplinary procedures applicable to members of the Senior Executive Service (see H.R. 6376), H6195 [13JY]

Pensions: calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in the same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 7165), H9573 [20NO]

——— provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5389), H2040 [22MR]

Political ethics: provide a temporary prohibition on employment of political appointees in career civil service positions (see S. 2581), S1875 [21MR]

——— require a Government political appointee to reimburse the Government for unlawful use of Federal funds (see H.R. 6295), H5975 [28JN]

——— require Federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge (see H.R. 6732), H7941 [7SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6223 [18SE] (see H. Res. 993), H6263 [16JY]

——— improve operations, service, and transparency (see S. 2629), S1948 [22MR]

——— place a moratorium on mail processing facility closures and consolidations and maintain delivery standards (see H.R. 6282), H5974 [28JN]

——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (see H.R. 6076), H5093 [12JN]

Presidential appointments: prohibit immediate family members of heads of certain agencies and departments from soliciting or otherwise raising funds from certain foreign entities (see S. 3452), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6971), H9405 [28SE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 867), H3746 [1MY]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (see S. Res. 584), S5108 [19JY]

——— condemn Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s attempt to undermine rule of law and attack U.S. officials, demand access to indicted Russian officials, and refuse to make U.S. officials available for questioning (see H. Res. 1023), H7155 [24JY]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (see S. 3663), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 6893), H8884 [25SE]

Social Security: exempt firefighters and police officers from the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 3433), S6142 [12SE]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: rename in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter (see H.R. 6870), H8883 [25SE]

Taxation: allow deduction of moving expenses of Federal employees (see H.R. 7254), H10102 [11DE]

——— commemorate anniversary of creation of health savings accounts, commend providers and those responsible for implementation, and encourage increased participation and expansion of such accounts (see H. Res. 1184), H10511 [20DE]

——— reimburse for income taxes incurred during travel, transportation, and relocation (see S. 3236), S5066 [18JY]

Thrift Savings Plan: provide a corporate responsibility investment option (see S. 3244), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 6452), H6588 [19JY]

——— provide for investment option that does not include investment in any fossil fuel companies (see S. 3424), S6059 [6SE]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 6880), H8884 [25SE]

Whistleblowing: enhance protections for individuals who hold a security clearance and who are subject to whistleblower retaliation (see H.R. 7032), H9419 [5OC]

Women’s Congressional Staff Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 630), S6189 [17SE] (see H. Res. 1085), H9090 [26SE]

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act: clarify sources of authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees (see S. 3098), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6160), H5362 [20JN]

Biographies

Van Ness, William J., Jr.: HistoryLink.org (Internet site), S701 [7FE]

Cloture motions

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351, S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]

Cost Estimates

DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act (H.R. 4555): CBO, E102 [29JA]

DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act (H.R. 4567): CBO, E70 [19JA]

Letters

Clarify authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5853 [28JN]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H5853 [28JN]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1418 [6MR]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H1419 [6MR]

Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges: Hilarie Bass, ABA, H6278 [17JY]

——— Linda Lipsen, American Association for Justice, H6278 [17JY]

Executive orders relative to rights and protections of Federal employees: Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, S5350, S5351 [25JY]

——— several Senators, S5349 [25JY]

FAA programs reauthorization: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9034 [26SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9034 [26SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

House adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies and provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards: Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H803 [6FE]

——— Representatives Susan W. Brooks and Deutch, Committee on Ethics (House), H803 [6FE]

IG Subpoena Authority Act: Kathy A. Buller, Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, H9071 [26SE]

Inspector General Access Act: Michael E. Horowitz, Dept. of Justice, H9718 [29NO]

National Park Service temporary limited appointment regulations application modification: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8860 [25SE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8859 [25SE]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5588 [25JN]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5588 [25JN]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6214 [16JY]

——— Representative Roe, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H6214 [16JY]

Lists

Committee on Appropriations (House) staff, E1737 [27DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff, S7899 [19DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5906 [23AU]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime staff, H9652 [27NO]

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Delegate Bordallo’s current and former staff, H10273 [19DE]

Senator Corker’s current and former staff, S7985 [20DE]

Senator Heller’s current and former staff, S7535 [13DE]

Senator Nelson’s current and former staff, fellows, and detailees, S7479 [12DE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers killed in the line of duty, E651 [15MY]

Motions

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S354 [19JA], H523 [18JA], H618 [22JA]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Notices

Intention to object to S. 3278, Protecting Taxpayers Act: Senator Grassley, S5789 [21AU]

Press releases

Executive Order Relative to Hiring Practices for Administrative Law Judges: Federal Administrative Law Judges Conference, H6279 [17JY]

——— Marilyn Zahm, Association of Administrative Law Judges, H6278 [17JY]

Proclamations

Tribute to CJ Hyman: Representative Gowdy, E21 [10JA]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: expand preventive health care services under the TRICARE program to include cost sharing for contraception, H5783 [27JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4871), H596 [20JA]

——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (H.R. 2166), H687 [30JA]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (H.R. 613), H3940–H3942 [15MY], E699 [21MY]

Classified information: provide for processes and procedures for granting, denying, or revoking access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations (H.R. 6680), H7865 [5SE]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to staff, H8243, H8244 [13SE]

Committee on House Administration (House): release of Workplace Rights and Responsibilities Education report, E1748 [3JA]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): tribute to members and staff, H3724 [27AP]

——— tribute to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime staff, H9652 [27NO]

Congress: staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E169 [13FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: enroll congressional employees in program to train employees in workplace rights and responsibilities including protections against sexual harassment and discrimination (H. Res. 630), H803 [6FE]

——— prohibit use of public funds for payment of a settlement or award in connection with a sexual harassment claim or other workplace disputes and release information on previous settlements (H.R. 4481), H809 [6FE]

——— require Members to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid for sexual harassment and assault claims, H808 [6FE]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

Courts: clarify certain due process rights of employees serving in sensitive positions (H.R. 5355), E346 [20MR]

Crime: provide a criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of certain individually identifiable information by employees or officers of a Federal department or agency (H.R. 4294), H5587–H5589 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: include blast exposure history in service records, E713 [23MY]

——— prohibit reduction in workforce at Defense Finance and Accounting Service, H4655 [23MY]

——— report on existing incentive programs for cost-saving ideas and how to expand and streamline such programs to reward personnel who improve efficiency, H4598 [23MY]

Dept. of Energy: reduce salary of Western Area Power Administration Administrator Mark Gabriel, pursuant to House of Representatives’ Holman Rule allowing such reduction, H4946, H4947 [7JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: apply certain annuity benefits to Federal Protective Service law enforcement officers (H.R. 6051), E813 [8JN]

——— authorize participation of personnel in overseas interagency counterterrorism task forces (H.R. 4555), H46, H47 [9JA], E50 [16JA]

——— codify an office to strengthen the capacity of the agency to attract and retain highly trained computer and information security professionals (H.R. 1981), H1663 [19MR], H8751 [25SE]

——— establish a Dept. of Homeland Security Reserve Service (H.R. 5255), E302 [13MR]

——— modify authority for pay and work schedules of Border Patrol agents (H.R. 5896), H9078–H9080 [26SE]

——— require an overseas personnel enhancement plan (H.R. 4567), H34–H36 [9JA], E40 [12JA], E70 [19JA]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, H6461 [17JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6486–H6493 [18JY], H6562, H6574–H6577 [19JY], H7148 [24JY], E1049 [23JY]

——— tribute to U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers, E651 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide the Inspector General with the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by departmental attorneys (H.R. 3154), H9717–H9720 [29NO]

Dept. of State: establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (H.R. 4989), H6319, H6320 [17JY]

——— importance of diplomats, E1602 [6DE]

——— tribute to foreign national employees working at U.S. embassies, H3840 [9MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow officers and employees to provide taxpayers information relative to low-income taxpayer clinics (H.R. 5438), H3367, H3368 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: apply requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees (S. 899), H6213–H6215 [16JY]

——— ensure employee labor union activities do not interfere with performance of their assigned work duties, H1450 [7MR]

——— establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (H.R. 5864), H7141, H7142 [24JY]

——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (H.R. 5938), H7142–H7144 [24JY]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), H5133–H5135, H5138 [13JN]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials, H9800 [10DE]

——— prohibit employees who have knowingly misused a departmental purchase card from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials (H.R. 5215), H4256, H4257 [21MY]

——— provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (H.R. 2772), Senate amendment, H4871 [7JN]

Disabled: provide a short-term disability insurance program for disabilities that are not work-related (H.R. 4806), E47 [16JA]

EPA: prohibit compensation of employees using a special pay-scale intended for health care industry leaders, H6512 [18JY]

——— prohibit EPA Administrator from booking airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, H1464 [7MR]

Erwin, Jacqueline R.: African-American Postal League United for Success (A-PLUS) Philadelphia, PA/South Jersey Chapter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Heritage Award recipient, E461 [13AP]

Executive Office of the President: anonymous New York (NY) Times op-ed column characterizing President Trump’s administration, H7923 [7SE]

FAA: conduct study on diversity of cybersecurity workforce in order to develop recommendations to increase size, quality, and diversity of such workforce, H3683 [26AP]

——— establish position of Aviation Consumer Advocate, E568 [27AP]

——— reauthorize programs, H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC], E1510 [13NO]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3587, H3590–H3688, H3691 [26AP], H3710–H3726, H3728 [27AP], E561, E564, E568, E570 [27AP], E578 [1MY], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce U.S. Park Police Valor Award recipients, E963 [3JY]

FCC: establish an independent inspector general, H1412 [6MR]

Federal agencies and departments: improve management of Federal personal property (S. 3031), H10526, H10527 [21DE]

——— prohibit funding for Executive order relative to hiring practices for administrative law judges and preserve the impartiality, independence, and competence of administrative law judges, H6278, H6279 [17JY]

——— provide testimonial subpoena authority to inspectors general (H.R. 4917), H9070–H9072 [26SE]

——— reauthorize and rename position of Whistleblower Ombudsman to Whistleblower Protection Coordinator in Federal inspector general offices (S. 1869), H4870 [7JN]

——— reauthorize whistleblower protection program in Federal inspector general offices (H.R. 4043), H1417, H1418 [6MR]

——— require Executive agencies to give priority to entities with on-site child care for employees in awarding certain contracts (H.R. 5401), H1682 [19MR]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 149), H10570 [21DE]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), Senate amendment, H10518–H10526 [21DE]

——— submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (H.R. 6359), H6244 [16JY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (H.R. 6238), H5823 [28JN]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

GAO: report on improving Corps of Engineers workforce capacity and preparedness, H4818, H4819 [6JN]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H605 [21JA], H622 [22JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 696), H503–H512 [18JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 33), H620 [22JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H421, H422 [17JA], H491, H492, H493, H521–H536, H540, H548, H550 [18JA], H558, H559, H564, H573 [19JA], H585, H586, H587, H589–H602 [20JA], H606–H609 [21JA], H611–H620, H621, H622, H623 [22JA], E85, E89, E90 [22JA], E96 [25JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), unanimous-consent agreement, H617 [22JA]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (H. Res. 724), H806, H813–H815 [6FE], E143 [6FE]

——— investigation of information technology support staff for alleged procurement scam, H4768 [5JN]

——— Office of Employee Assistance funding, H4970 [7JN]

——— provide an allowance to Members’ offices to compensate interns, H7876 [6SE]

——— tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

——— tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

——— tribute to House Team Player Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

House Rules: allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

Immigration: reform, H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5820 [28JN], H7716–H7719 [26JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

Intelligence services: enhance congressional oversight by augmenting existing reporting requirements regarding disciplinary actions, H6154 [12JY]

——— extend tour lengths of deployed Foreign Service personnel proficient in Russian, H6144, H6145 [12JY]

IRS: prohibit rehiring of any employees involuntarily separated from service for misconduct (H.R. 3500), H7112, H7113 [24JY]

Jackson Lee, Representative: tribute to staff, E1072 [25JY], E1603 [6DE]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions, E1085–E1087 [26JY]

——— limit use of official time for political activity and exclude certain official time from eligibility as creditable service under Federal employee pension programs, H7679–H7681 [25JY]

Law enforcement: ensure U.S. jurisdiction over offenses committed by U.S. personnel stationed in Canada in furtherance of border security initiatives, E117 [30JA]

Law enforcement officers: require uniformed Federal police officers to wear body cameras and have dashboard cameras in marked vehicles (H.R. 7156), E1536 [16NO]

Merit Systems Protection Board: provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain decisions relative to whistleblowers (H.R. 2229), Senate amendment, H5573 [22JN]

Mueller, Robert S., III: assessment of tenure as FBI Director, H672 [29JA], H1601–H1604 [14MR], H3967–H3970 [15MY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, H3918 [10MY]

National Background Investigations Bureau: retain processing of Federal background investigations at Butler County, PA, facility, H5790, H5791 [27JN]

National Park Service: modify application of temporary limited appointment regulations (H.R. 6599), H8859, H8860 [25SE]

National Treasury Employees Union: anniversary, E1520 [14NO]

Nims, Matthew: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalist, E623 [10MY]

Official portraits: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), H1418, H1419 [6MR]

OMB: rename Office of E-Government and Information Technology as Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) and elevate and codify position of Federal CIO (H.R. 6901), H9723–H9725 [29NO]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (H.R. 5765), E628 [10MY]

——— require National Background Investigations Bureau submission of report on backlog of personnel security clearance investigations (H.R. 3210), H3760 [7MY]

Political ethics: prohibit use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any senior political appointee on private aircraft (H.R. 3876), H3518 [25AP]

——— provide a temporary prohibition on employment of political appointees in career civil service positions (H.R. 1132), H1414–H1416 [6MR]

——— require Federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge (H.R. 6732), H8113 [12SE]

Postal Service: restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (H.R. 6076), E854 [15JN]

——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (H.R. 756), H397 [16JA]

——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (H.R. 756), sponsorship, H1718 [20MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, H3789 [8MY]

Sanz, Maytee: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Stephen Vermillion Congressional Staff Appreciation Award recipient, H6244 [16JY]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (H.R. 6893), H9792–H9794 [10DE]

——— provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), E35 [11JA]

——— provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), Senate amendment, H1751 [21MR]

Social media: provide for a study on use in security clearance investigations (H.R. 3737), H1416, H1417 [6MR]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: rename in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter (H.R. 6870), H9357, H9395 [28SE]

Tenney, Representative: tribute to staff, H10506 [20DE]

Touchstone, Victoria: National Wildlife Refuge System Employee of the Year award recipient, E706 [22MY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Federal employees, H7817 [4SE], H7923 [7SE]

——— Executive order relative to ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in taxpayer funded union time use, H7680 [25JY]

U.S. Geological Survey: Volcano Hazards Program funding, H6442 [17JY]

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act: clarify sources of authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees (H.R. 6160), H5852 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families, S4024 [19JN]

——— improve employment, educational, child care, and transition assistance opportunities for military spouses and families (S. 2379), S1248 [27FE], S1755 [15MR]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S354 [19JA], S383, S387 [20JA], S396, S400, S408–S410, S414, S426 [21JA]

Blankenstein, Eric: suitability to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Policy Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending relative to comments on race relations and hate crimes, S6410 [1OC]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (S. 1084), S2711 [16MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to staff, S7323 [6DE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6147, consolidated appropriations, S5537 [1AU]

——— tribute to members and staff who worked on H.R. 6157, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S5905, S5906 [23AU]

Congress: legislative accomplishments relative to veterans’ care and services, S6781 [11OC]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: set rate of pay for employees in accordance with the General Schedule, S1416 [7MR]

Corker, Senator: tribute to staff, S7985 [20DE]

DEA: commemorate anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees (S. Res. 578), S5312 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to grant, deny, or revoke access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations, S5752 [21AU]

Dept. of Education: provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (S. 2984), S2936 [24MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with adequate flexibility in its employment authorities to boost manpower at border ports of entry (S. 1305), S6774 [10OC]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, S5463 [31JY], S5816 [22AU]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), S5082 [19JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), S5045–S5048, S5063 [18JY], S5082, S5083, S5096 [19JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify that subpoena is not required to ensure legal protection for Federal law enforcement employees against retaliation for cooperating with congressional inquiries, S2898 [24MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: apply requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees (S. 899), S1848 [20MR], S5869 [22AU]

——— ensure access of the Office of the Inspector General to information or documents deemed necessary to investigate and provide oversight, S4272 [20JN]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), S5869 [22AU]

——— hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1190 [15FE]

——— provide for requirements relative to reassignment of senior executive employees (H.R. 2772), S2732 [16MY]

——— submit plan to Congress to avoid clinical mistakes by employees that result in adverse events that require certain disclosures, S4367 [25JN]

Dunne, Michael (Tony): Office of the Sec. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S5755 [21AU]

Executive Office of the President: condemn leaking of confidential information by White House staff, S1880 [21MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

False Claims Act: clarify interpretation relative to Federal whistleblowers, S892 [13FE]

FBI: role of congressional oversight to ensure agency accountability, S4929 [12JY]

Federal agencies and departments: improve management of Federal personal property (S. 3031), S7525 [12DE]

——— prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (S. 842), S2572 [9MY]

——— reauthorize and rename position of Whistleblower Ombudsman to Whistleblower Protection Coordinator in Federal inspector general offices (S. 1869), S1770 [15MR]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), S7870 [19DE]

——— require Federal evaluation activities and improve Federal data management (H.R. 4174), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 149), S8037 [22DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 33), S437 [22JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S266–S269, S275–S278, S280–S291, S303–S308 [18JA], S315–S344, S351–S354 [19JA], S359–S373, S378–S393 [20JA], S395–S428 [21JA], S429–S438 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), unanimous-consent agreement, S427 [21JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), unanimous-consent request, S305, S306 [18JA], S378 [20JA], S427 [21JA], S434, S435 [22JA]

Heitkamp, Senator: tribute to staff, S7505 [12DE]

Heller, Senator: tribute to staff, S7534 [13DE]

Immigration: reform, S287 [18JA], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467, S4501 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

Income: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), S2 [3JA], S326 [19JA], S8009–S8011 [21DE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2274), unanimous-consent request, S378 [20JA], S424, S425 [21JA]

——— support pay increase for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees, S5332, S5334, S5345–S5351 [25JY]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: tribute to Senate staff, Committtee on the Judiciary (Senate) staff, and others who worked on confirmation as Supreme Court Justice, S6712 [9OC]

Law enforcement: tribute to Federal and tribal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2716 [16MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: amend removal and transfer procedures for the inspectors general of the Library of Congress, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, and GPO (S. 3748), S7521 [12DE]

Merit Systems Protection Board: provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain decisions relative to whistleblowers (H.R. 2229), S3861, S3862 [12JN]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 558), S4955 [12JY]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (S. Res. 682), S6881 [11OC]

Official portraits: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), S1738 [14MR]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of attack on Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S2297 [19AP]

OPM: require National Background Investigations Bureau submission of report on backlog of personnel security clearance investigations (H.R. 3210), S1768, S1769 [15MR]

Postal Service: improve operations, service, and transparency (S. 2629), S1931 [22MR], S1994 [9AP]

——— prohibit privatization, S5342 [25JY]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 495), S2498 [26AP]

——— observance, S2913 [24MY]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (S. Res. 584), S5081, S5088, S5098 [19JY]

——— call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (S. Res. 584), unanimous-consent agreement, S5087 [19JY]

Seabolt, Brandon (Ray): Office of the Sec. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S5755 [21AU]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (H.R. 6893), S7896 [19DE]

——— provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), S1796 [19MR]

Senate: tribute to Members and staff who worked on S. 756, First Step Act, S7838–S7841 [19DE]

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act: rename in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter (H.R. 6870), S6879, S6880 [11OC]

Trump, President: ensure decision to revoke security clearances is to protect national security interests only, S5707 [20AU]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Federal employees, S5332, S5345–S5351 [25JY], S5416 [26JY]

——— Executive orders relative to rights and protections of Federal employees, S5345–S5351 [25JY], S5416 [26JY]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (S. Res. 595), S5437, S5438 [26JY]

Vermont Federal Executive Association: tribute to Excellence in Goverment award recipients, S2515 [7MY]

Women’s Congressional Staff Association: anniversary (S. Res. 630), S6194 [17SE]

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act: clarify sources of authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees (H.R. 6160), S7622 [13DE]

Reports filed

All Circuit Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2229) (S. Rept. 115–229), S2120 [12AP]

Allow Legislative Provision in Appropriations Bills That Reduces Number and Salary of Federal Officials, Compensation of Any Person, or Amounts of Money Covered in Such Bill: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 613) (H. Rept. 115–674), H3975 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Modification of Authority for Pay and Work Schedules of Border Patrol Agents: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5896) (H. Rept. 115–973), H8883 [25SE]

DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4555) (H. Rept. 115–499), H82 [9JA]

DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4567) (S. Rept. 115–308), S5454 [30JY]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 115–490), H81 [9JA]

Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1887) (S. Rept. 115–205), S612 [5FE]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1701) (H. Rept. 115–511), H168 [11JA]

Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3500) (H. Rept. 115–796), H5973 [28JN]

Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1552) (H. Rept. 115–1068), H9819 [10DE]

Federal CIO Authorization Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6901) (H. Rept. 115–987), H9430 [12OC]

Federal Personal Property Management Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3031) (S. Rept. 115–343), S6541 [4OC]

Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3437) (S. Rept. 115–385), S7088 [26NO]

Federal Whistleblower Disclosure of Information to Certain Recipients: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2196) (S. Rept. 115–346), S6814 [11OC]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

IG Subpoena Authority Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4917) (H. Rept. 115–799), H5980 [29JN]

Inspector General Access Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3154) (H. Rept. 115–1045), H9666 [27NO]

National Park Service Temporary Limited Appointment Regulations Application Modification: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6599) (H. Rept. 115–967), H8882 [25SE]

Political Appointee Burrowing Prevention Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1132) (S. Rept. 115–387), S7088 [26NO]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4294) (H. Rept. 115–678), H3975 [15MY]

Protecting Diplomats From Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4989), S7241 [29NO]

Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6893) (H. Rept. 115–1069), H9819 [10DE]

Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3737) (H. Rept. 115–512), H168 [11JA]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1896), S6438 [2OC]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention (CBP HiRe) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1305) (S. Rept. 115–270), S3292 [7JN]

VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5864) (H. Rept. 115–872), H7154 [24JY]

Veterans Affairs Purchase Card Misuse Mitigation Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5215) (H. Rept. 115–692), H4283 [21MY]

Veterans Serving Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5938) (H. Rept. 115–871), H7154 [24JY]

Veterans Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2648) (H. Rept. 115–825), H6262 [16JY]

Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2147) (H. Rept. 115–682), H4241 [18MY]

Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Adjustment Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1888) (S. Rept. 115–330), S6028 [4SE]

Whistleblower Protection Extension Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4043) (H. Rept. 115–510), H168 [11JA]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 149, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 4174, Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act, H10570 [21DE]

H. Res. 724, House of Representatives adoption of antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provision of legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act, H813 [6FE]

H. Res. 787, allow legislative provision in appropriations bills that reduces number and salary of Federal officials, compensation of any person paid out of the Treasury, or amounts of money covered in such bill, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 990, support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, H6486 [18JY]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H. Res. 1082, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 302, FAA programs reauthorization, H8905–H9034 [26SE]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

H.R. 613, Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act, H3940 [15MY]

H.R. 1132, Political Appointee Burrowing Prevention Act, H1414 [6MR]

H.R. 2147, Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act, H5133 [13JN]

H.R. 2229, All Circuit Review Act, S3862 [12JN]

H.R. 2772, Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Accountability (SEA) Act, S2732 [16MY]

H.R. 2772, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Accountability (SEA) Act, H4871 [7JN]

H.R. 3154, Inspector General Access Act, H9717 [29NO]

H.R. 3210, Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency (SECRET) Act, S1769 [15MR], H3760 [7MY]

H.R. 3500, Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act, H7112 [24JY]

H.R. 3737, Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act, H1416 [6MR]

H.R. 4043, Whistleblower Protection Extension Act, H1417 [6MR]

H.R. 4174, Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act, H10518–H10525 [21DE]

H.R. 4294, Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act, H5588 [25JN]

H.R. 4555, DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act, H46 [9JA]

H.R. 4567, DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act, H34 [9JA]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 4917, IG Subpoena Authority Act, H9070 [26SE]

H.R. 4989, Protecting Diplomats From Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act, H6319 [17JY]

H.R. 5215, Veterans Affairs Purchase Card Misuse Mitigation Act, H4256 [21MY]

H.R. 5438, allow Dept. of the Treasury officers and employees to provide taxpayers information relative to low-income taxpayer clinics, H3368 [17AP]

H.R. 5864, VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act, H7141 [24JY]

H.R. 5896, Dept. of Homeland Security modification of authority for pay and work schedules of Border Patrol agents, H9078 [26SE]

H.R. 5938, Veterans Serving Veterans Act, H7142 [24JY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 6160, clarify sources of authority to issue regulations on certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act, H5852 [28JN]

H.R. 6599, National Park Service temporary limited appointment regulations application modification, H8859 [25SE]

H.R. 6870, Stop Trading on Congressional Knowlege (STOCK) Act renaming in honor of Louise McIntosh Slaughter, H9357 [28SE]

H.R. 6893, Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act, H9792 [10DE]

H.R. 6901, Federal CIO Authorization Act, H9723–H9725 [29NO]

S. 188, Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act, H1418 [6MR]

S. 899, Dept. of Veterans Affairs application of requirements that Federal employees who are service-connected disabled veterans are provided leave to undergo treatment for such disabilities to Veterans Health Administration employees, S1848 [20MR]

S. 899, Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act, H6213 [16JY]

S. 1305, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention (CBP HiRe) Act, S6774 [10OC]

S. 1869, Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act, S1771 [15MR], H4870 [7JN]

S. 2274, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, S8011 [21DE]

S. 2328, Pay Our Military Act, S349 [19JA]

S. 3031, Federal Personal Property Management Act, S7525 [12DE], H10526 [21DE]

S. 3748, Improving the Inspector General Process for Legislative Branch Instrumentalities Act, S7510, S7521 [12DE]

S. Res. 378, National Treasury Employees Union anniversary, S470 [23JA]

S. Res. 473, call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency, S2266 [18AP]

S. Res. 495, Public Service Recognition Week, S2494 [26AP]

S. Res. 558, National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, S4741 [28JN]

S. Res. 572, support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and employees of and denounce efforts to abolish agency, S4918 [11JY]

S. Res. 578, commemorate DEA anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees, S5070 [18JY]

S. Res. 584, call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia, S5110 [19JY]

S. Res. 595, U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day, S5428 [26JY]

S. Res. 611, support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler, S5763 [21AU]

S. Res. 630, Women’s Congressional Staff Association anniversary, S6192 [17SE]

S. Res. 633, ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization, S6232 [18SE]

S. Res. 682, national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program, S6825 [11OC]

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Amendments

Hydroelectric power: modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals (S. 724), S4770, S4809 [28JN]

Louisiana: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects (S. 1142), S5864, S5868 [22AU]

Public utilities: establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), S6031 [4SE], H8245 [13SE]

——— provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review (S. 186), S6031 [4SE]

Articles and editorials

How a Coal Baron’s Wish List Became President Trump’s To-Do List, S243 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions

California: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project (see H.R. 5817), H3976 [15MY]

Dams: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams (see S. 2655), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish a natural gas demand response pilot program (see S. 2649), S2075 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: consider threat of invasive species before imposing a fishway requirement on a hydroelectric dam license (see H.R. 7170), H9667 [27NO]

Hydroelectric power: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]

——— require certain facility licensees to make annual payments to the county in which the facility is located (see H.R. 5181), H1441 [6MR]

Income: address insufficient compensation of employees and other personnel (see S. 8), S7132 [27NO] (see H.R. 6552), H7721 [26JY]

Power resources: call for action to ensure electricity markets fully recognize the reliability and resilience benefits of coal-fired and nuclear baseload power generation resources serving the bulk power system (see S. Res. 470), S2218 [17AP]

——— improve process to authorize construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for import and export of oil and natural gas and transmission of electricity (see S. 3056), S3760 [12JN]

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act: modernize by increasing competition in energy markets and reducing regulatory burdens in order to reduce utility bills (see S. 2776), S2485 [26AP]

Cloture motions

McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7222 [29NO], S7304 [5DE]

Proposals

Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Dams: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, H8228 [13SE]

Dept. of the Interior: correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), H761, H762 [5FE], H896 [6FE]

Hydroelectric power: modify definition of renewable energy to include hydropower, allow FERC extension of preliminary permits, and establish a schedule following the filing of a licensing application, H8228 [13SE]

Maine: allow transfer of ownership of Woodland Pulp LLC Forest City dam to Maine, H906 [7FE]

Montana: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam (S. 490), H6226, H6227 [16JY]

Public utilities: establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), Senate amendment, H8245 [13SE]

——— provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, H8227 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: authorize expansion of Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project (H.R. 220), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project (S. 215), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior: correct Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and convey remaining tract of land within corrected survey boundary to Alaska (H.R. 219), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

Ecology and environment: efforts of fossil fuel industry representatives to influence U.S. environmental policy, S242 [17JA]

Hydroelectric power: modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals (S. 724), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

Louisiana: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects (S. 1142), S5868 [22AU]

McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7300–S7308 [5DE], S7324, S7328, S7329, S7336 [6DE]

——— nomination to FERC, unanimous-consent agreement, S7313 [5DE]

Montana: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam (S. 490), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

New York: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Cannonsville Dam (H.R. 2292), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

North Carolina: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the W. Kerr Scott Dam (H.R. 951), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

Power resources: final rule on participation of electric storage resources in the capacity, energy, and ancillary service markets operated by Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs), S1833 [20MR], S6129 [12SE]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (S. 1633), S5676 [16AU]

Public utilities: establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), S6031 [4SE]

——— provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, S6749 [10OC]

Virginia: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Flannagan Dam (H.R. 447), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gathright Dam (H.R. 446), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

West Virginia: reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam (H.R. 2122), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

Reports filed

Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards (Fair RATES) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 186) (S. Rept. 115–278), S3982 [18JN]

FERC Criteria and Process To Qualify as a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2786) (S. Rept. 115–297), S4916 [11JY]

FERC Minimum Monetary Thresholds for Public Utility Facility Merger Authorizations: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1109) (S. Rept. 115–253), S2793 [21MY]

FERC Report to Congress on Certain Hydroelectric Power Projects: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1030), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1030) (S. Rept. 115–310), S5516 [31JY]

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 115–311), S5516 [31JY]

Nomination of Bernard L. McNamee to FERC: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S7132 [27NO]

Recreation Not Red-Tape Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 115–1063), H9762 [3DE]

Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 115–532), H676 [29JA]

Texts of

H.R. 219, Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act, H761 [5FE]

S. 186, Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards (Fair RATES) Act, S6031 [4SE]

S. 215, FERC issuance of order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska, S4809 [28JN]

S. 490, FERC deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam extension, S4809 [28JN], H6226 [16JY]

S. 724, FERC authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals modernization, S4809 [28JN]

S. 1142, J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act, S5869 [22AU]

S. Res. 470, call for FERC action to ensure electricity markets fully recognize the reliability and resilience benefits of coal-fired and nuclear baseload power generation resources serving the bulk power system, S2222 [17AP]

FEDERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINATION COUNCIL

Amendments

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1633 [15MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1558 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

Letters

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H1632 [15MR]

——— Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

——— Lauren K. Saunders, National Consumer Law Center, H1630 [15MR]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H1631 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1489, H1490 [8MR], H1624–H1634 [15MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554–H1559 [14MR]

——— narrow applicability of appeal process from applying to all financial institutions regardless of their size to small community banks and credit unions, H1633, H1634 [15MR]

Human rights: increase role of financial industry in combatting human trafficking (H.R. 2219), H3075–H3078 [10AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1220 [20FE]

——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1226 [23FE]

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4545) (H. Rept. 115–589), H1440 [6MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act, and H.R. 4263, Regulation A+ Improvement Act, H1554 [14MR]

H.R. 2219, End Banking for Human Traffickers Act, H3075 [10AP]

H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H1624 [15MR]

FEDERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINATION COUNCIL ACT

Amendments

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1633 [15MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1558 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

Letters

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H1632 [15MR]

——— Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

——— Lauren K. Saunders, National Consumer Law Center, H1630 [15MR]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H1631 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1489, H1490 [8MR], H1624–H1634 [15MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554–H1559 [14MR]

——— narrow applicability of appeal process from applying to all financial institutions regardless of their size to small community banks and credit unions, H1633, H1634 [15MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4545) (H. Rept. 115–589), H1440 [6MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act, and H.R. 4263, Regulation A+ Improvement Act, H1554 [14MR]

H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H1624 [15MR]

FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT

Amendments

FDA: define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), S7617, S7623 [13DE]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HHS: establish Prescription Safety Alert System to combat prescription drug abuse by collecting, maintaining, and providing to dispensers patients’ prescription and dispensing history (see H.R. 6688), H7776 [28AU]

——— establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5425), H3055 [2AP]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

Drugs: require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H.R. 6576), H7722 [26JY]

——— require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (see H.R. 5687), H3781 [7MY]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (see H.R. 5752), H3928 [10MY]

——— amend policies relative to postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances (see H.R. 5811), H3976 [15MY]

——— ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (see S. 3155), S4733 [28JN]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see S. 2315), S253 [17JA] (see H.R. 5333), H1698 [19MR] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

——— consider potential for misuse and abuse when determining whether to approve certain drugs (see H.R. 5803), H3976 [15MY]

——— define the term natural cheese (see S. 2322), S300 [18JA] (see H.R. 4828), H552 [18JA]

——— define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), consideration (see H. Res. 1185), H10586 [21DE]

——— encourage development of priority antimicrobial products through award of a transferable exclusivity extension period (see H.R. 6294), H5975 [28JN]

——— ensure safety of cosmetics (see H.R. 6903), H9089 [26SE]

——— ensure the safety of imported seafood (see H.R. 6212), H5648 [25JN]

——— ensure valid generic drugs may enter the market by removing generic drug exclusivity period from any generic company that enters into pay-for-delay settlements with brand-name drug manufacturers (see S. 2476), S1286 [28FE]

——— expand conditional approval pathway for more animal drugs (see H.R. 5599), H3505 [24AP]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5782), H3935 [11MY]

——— impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes (see S. 3319), S5582 [1AU]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

——— increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

——— prevent inter partes review process for challenging patents from diminishing competition in the pharmaceutical industry and provide incentives for drug innovation (see S. 3738), S7431 [11DE] (see H.R. 7251), H10102 [11DE]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (see S. 2434), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5554), H3441 [18AP]

——— require label of drugs with an increased risk of suicide or depression to prominently detail those side effects (see H.R. 6717), H7919 [6SE]

——— require that children’s cosmetics containing talc include an appropriate warning unless the cosmetics are demonstrated to be asbestos-free (see H.R. 4964), H1074 [8FE]

——— require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (see S. 3428), S6142 [12SE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Tobacco products: include e-cigarettes in smoking bans in schools, clarify that educational assistance can be used for e-cigarette prevention by schools, and authorize studies in e-cigarette use prevention (see S. 3701), S7275 [4DE]

Factsheets

Busting the Myths of Menu Labeling, H818 [6FE]

Letters

Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act: Jean Halloran, Charlotte Vallaeys, and William Wallace, Consumer Reports (organization), H10426 [20DE]

——— Jessica Almy and Kenneth Forsberg, Good Food Institute, H10427 [20DE]

——— Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest, H10426 [20DE]

FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization: Scott Gottlieb and Steve Solomon, FDA, S5472 [31JY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787 [25SE]

——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]

——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788 [25SE]

——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]

——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785 [25SE]

——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785 [25SE]

——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784 [25SE]

——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783 [25SE]

——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788 [25SE]

——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786 [25SE]

——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781 [25SE]

——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]

——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782 [25SE]

——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]

——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785 [25SE]

——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]

——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782 [25SE]

——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786 [25SE]

——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788 [25SE]

——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784 [25SE]

——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783 [25SE]

Right To Try Act: several organizations, H4358 [22MY]

Securing Opioids and Unused Narcotics With Deliberate (SOUND) Disposal and Packaging Act: William Simpson, DisposeRX, Inc., H5236 [19JN]

Motions

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4363 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products, H4218, H4219 [18MY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759–H8789 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

Drugs: provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

——— provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws, H21 [9JA], H471–H475 [17JA]

——— require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (H.R. 5687), H5234–H5237 [19JN], E904 [22JN]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (H.R. 5752), H5117–H5119 [13JN]

——— amend policies relative to postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances (H.R. 5811), H5243, H5244 [19JN]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 5333), H6227–H6237 [16JY]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

——— define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), H10425–H10427 [20DE]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (S. 2691), H3588 [26AP]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), H815–H821 [6FE], E150 [7FE]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

——— improve expanded access program to allow patients access to experimental life-saving drugs, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

——— preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (H.R. 1587), H3825 [8MY]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), H6237–H6242 [16JY]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (H.R. 878), H685 [30JA], H1647 [15MR]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H485 [18JA], H4355–H4366 [22MY], H4682 [23MY], E751 [29MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), motion to recommit, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HHS: allow personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada (S. 92), S7221 [29NO]

Drugs: require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406–S5409 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809–S5811 [22AU], S5882–S5884 [23AU]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (S. 3155), S4737 [28JN]

——— define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), S7623 [13DE]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), S5340–S5342 [25JY]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), unanimous-consent request, S5340 [25JY]

——— inspection of foreign seafood manufacturers and field examinations of imported seafood funding, S5258 [24JY]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (S. 974), S807 [8FE], S5881 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), S5472–S5474, S5508 [31JY], S5576 [1AU]

——— require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (S. 3428), S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars, S5409–S5411 [26JY]

Reports filed

Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 772) (H. Rept. 115–86), H17 [8JA]

Consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of S. 2322, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1185) (H. Rept. 115–1103), H10586 [21DE]

Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act: Committee on the Judicary (Senate) (S. 974), S4343 [21JN]

FDA User Fee Programs Relative to New Animal Drugs and Generic New Animal Drugs Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2434), S1452 [7MR]

Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2315), S2642 [14MY]

Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5333) (H. Rept. 115–827), H6262 [16JY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]

Statements

Right To Try Act: Senator Johnson, H4360 [22MY]

Summaries

Animal Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5509–S5511 [31JY]

Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5576 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 725, consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act, H790 [6FE]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4292 [22MY]

H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H815 [6FE]

H.R. 5333, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act, H6227–H6235 [16JY]

H.R. 5554, FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization, H6237–H6241 [16JY]

H.R. 5687, Securing Opioids and Unused Narcotics With Deliberate (SOUND) Disposal and Packaging Act, H5234 [19JN]

H.R. 5752, Stop Illicit Drug Importation Act, H5117 [13JN]

H.R. 5811, amend FDA policies relative to postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances, H5243 [19JN]

H.R. 6378, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8759–H8775 [25SE]

H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]

S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4355 [22MY]

S. 2322, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act, H10425 [20DE]

S. 3319, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Act, S5585 [1AU]

FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Digital Accountability and Transparency Act: implementation, S5353 [25JY]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT see Government—U.S.

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Bills and resolutions

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

Roads and highways: require economic review and agreement by Washington (State) and Oregon Governors before allowing collection of tolls on Interstates 5 and 205 between such States (see H.R. 6673), H7756 [17AU]

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ACT

Bills and resolutions

Federal Home Loan Banks: provide investment authority to support rural infrastructure development (see S. 3285), S5423 [26JY]

Financial institutions: permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (see S. 2361), S581 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Financial institutions: permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (S. 2361), S1785, S1786 [19MR]

FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HUD: make necessary reforms to improve compliance with loss mitigation requirements by servicers of mortgages for single family housing insured by the FHA (see S. 2698), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5555), H3441 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Montgomery, Brian D.: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S2892 [24MY]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Housing and FHA Commissioner, S2844 [23MY]

FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: prohibit requirement of compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board current expected credit loss (CECL) standard and require SEC consideration of impacts of proposed accounting principles (see H.R. 7394), H10586 [21DE]

Mortgages: establish prudential management and operations standards for mortgage servicers (see H.R. 6102), H5199 [14JN]

FEDERAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS SAFEGUARDS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3208) (S. Rept. 115–382), S7088 [26NO]

FEDERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION REFORM ACT

Reports filed

FITARA Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1867) (S. Rept. 115–244), S2622 [10MY]

FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT

Amendments

Pesticides: improve pesticide registration and certain other activities and extend and modify fee authorities (H.R. 1029), S4770, S4771, S4807 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

EPA: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

Pesticides: require pre- and post-application reporting of, and establish buffer zones for, restricted use pesticides, and prohibit use of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos (see S. 3764), S7790 [18DE]

Remarks in House

EPA: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 5015), E186 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Pesticides: improve pesticide registration and certain other activities and extend and modify fee authorities (H.R. 1029), S4771–S4807 [28JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1029, Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act, S4771–S4807 [28JN]

FEDERAL INSURANCE OFFICE REFORM ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3861), E826 [12JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3861) (H. Rept. 115–1008), H9462 [2NO]

FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6238), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6445), H6587 [19JY]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see S. 2845), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 4846), H581 [19JA]

Remarks in House

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (H.R. 6238), H5823 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

FEDERAL LABORATORY CONSORTIUM FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Remarks in House

Air Force: Research Laboratory Information Directorate (Rome Lab) recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, H3431 [18AP]

Panama City, FL: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, E481 [17AP]

FEDERAL LABOR-MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2340), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4878), H628 [25JA]

FEDERAL LABOR-MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 2340), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4878), H628 [25JA]

FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Forest Service: provide for eligibility of national grasslands for grazing leases and permits (see S. 3325), S5582 [1AU]

Montana: provide that certain wilderness study areas have been adequately studied for wilderness designation (see H.R. 5149), H1340 [1MR]

Public lands: improve transparency and oversight of land conveyances involving disposal or acquisition of public lands and provide protections and certainty for private landowners related to resurveying such lands (see H.R. 6682), H7776 [28AU]

——— reauthorize grazing advisory boards (see H.R. 7074), H9438 [19OC]

Remarks in House

BLM: enhance reliability of electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management (H.R. 1873), H1659 [19MR]

Montana: provide that certain wilderness study areas have been adequately studied for wilderness designation (H.R. 5149), H1380 [6MR]

Reports filed

Protection and Transparency for Adjacent Landowners Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6682) (H. Rept. 115–1060), H9762 [3DE]

FEDERAL LAND TRANSACTION FACILITATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Reauthorize (see H.R. 5133), H1340 [1MR]

Reports filed

Reauthorize: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5133) (H. Rept. 115–625), H3063 [9AP]

FEDERAL LANDS RECREATION ENHANCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Public lands: provide for a lifetime pass for access to Federal recreational lands and waters (see H.R. 7175), H9667 [27NO]

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CONGRESSIONAL BADGE OF BRAVERY BOARD

Appointments

Members, S7194 [28NO], H10595 [24DE]

FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, technical corrections (see H.R. 7316), H10269 [17DE] (see H.R. 7329), H10335 [19DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3023), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6073), H5092 [12JN]

Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services: provide statutory authority and increase public awareness and understanding of ocean shipping services agreements and such Office (see H.R. 6303), H5986 [3JY]

Lists

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime staff, H9652 [27NO]

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, H9604–H9652 [27NO]

——— authorizing appropriations, technical corrections (H.R. 7329), H10515, H10516 [21DE]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): tribute to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime staff, H9652 [27NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Remarks in Senate

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S2191, S2194, S2197, S2225 [17AP], S2228, S2231–S2235, S2238–S2241, S2249–S2252 [18AP], S2309 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S6903–S6908 [13NO], S6937–S6940, S6942, S6949, S6956–S6958 [14NO], S6973–S7020, S7042 [15NO], S7129 [27NO]

——— authorizing appropriations (S. 1129), S802–S804 [8FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5336, S5338, S5339 [25JY], S5394 [26JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE], S7382 [10DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3023), S3395 [11JN], S6203 [18SE]

Maffei, Daniel B.: nomination to the Federal Maritime Commission, S8053 [2JA]

Sola, L.E.: nomination to the Federal Maritime Commission, S8053 [2JA]

Reports filed

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6072) (H. Rept. 115–750), H5092 [12JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3023) (S. Rept. 115–268), S3292 [7JN]

Federal Maritime Commission Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2593) (H. Rept. 115–1017), H9509 [13NO]

Texts of

H.R. 7329, techical corrections to Coast Guard appropriations, H10515 [21DE]

S. 140, Coast Guard appropriations, S6973–S7019 [15NO], H9604–H9647 [27NO]

S. Con. Res. 51, correct enrollment of S. 140, Coast Guard appropriations, S7060 [15NO], H9655 [27NO]

FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: allow interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 2814), S2623 [10MY]

Food: provide that meat, poultry, and egg products containing certain pathogens or contaminants are adulterated (see H.R. 7336), H10335 [19DE]

FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION

Reports filed

Nomination of Marco M. Rajkovich, Jr., to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1735 [14MR]

FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

Remarks in House

Transportation: establish a national standard for hiring motor carriers, H3720–H3722 [27AP]

FEDERAL NETWORK PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2743), S2391 [24AP]

FEDERAL OCEAN ACIDIFICATION RESEARCH AND MONITORING ACT

Bills and resolutions

NOAA: establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H5974 [28JN]

FEDERAL PERMITTING COORDINATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3017), S3035 [6JN]

FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT STEERING COUNCIL

Bills and resolutions

Infrastructure: improve Federal permitting processes for certain projects (see S. 3017), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 7389), H10586 [21DE]

FEDERAL PERSONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 3031), H10526, H10527 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3031), S7525 [12DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3031) (S. Rept. 115–343), S6541 [4OC]

Texts of

S. 3031, provisions, S7525 [12DE], H10526 [21DE]

FEDERAL POWER ACT

Amendments

FERC: establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), S6031 [4SE], H8245 [13SE]

——— modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals (S. 724), S4770, S4809 [28JN]

——— provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review (S. 186), S6031 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions

Dams: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams (see S. 2655), S2120 [12AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to identify and promote cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk-power system (see H.R. 5239), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of the Interior: consider threat of invasive species before imposing a fishway requirement on a hydroelectric dam license (see H.R. 7170), H9667 [27NO]

FERC: require certain hydroelectric power facility licensees to make annual payments to the county in which the facility is located (see H.R. 5181), H1441 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Dams: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, H8228 [13SE]

FERC: establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), Senate amendment, H8245 [13SE]

——— provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, H8227 [13SE]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: amend (S. 245), H9782–H9789 [10DE]

Remarks in Senate

FERC: establish minimum monetary thresholds for public utility facility merger authorizations (H.R. 1109), S6031 [4SE]

——— modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals (S. 724), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, S6749 [10OC]

Reports filed

Cyber Sense Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5239) (H. Rept. 115–794), H5973 [28JN]

Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards (Fair RATES) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 186) (S. Rept. 115–278), S3982 [18JN]

FERC Criteria and Process To Qualify as a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2786) (S. Rept. 115–297), S4916 [11JY]

FERC Minimum Monetary Thresholds for Public Utility Facility Merger Authorizations: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1109) (S. Rept. 115–253), S2793 [21MY]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 245) (H. Rept. 115–1057), H9757 [30NO]

Texts of

S. 186, Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards (Fair RATES) Act, S6031 [4SE]

S. 245, Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act amendments, H9782–H9788 [10DE]

S. 724, FERC authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals modernization, S4809 [28JN]

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION

Amendments

Railroads: submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies (H.R. 1093), H9138 [27SE]

Bills and resolutions

Safety: implement certain recommendations for management and collection of railroad safety data (see H.R. 4925), H783 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Railroads: submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies (H.R. 1093), H9138 [27SE]

Safety: implement certain recommendations for management and collection of railroad safety data (H.R. 4925), H3068, H3069 [10AP]

Reports filed

Congressional Report and Consumer Notification of Safety Audits Conducted on Railroads or Rail Transit Agencies: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1093) (H. Rept. 115–594), H1541 [13MR]

FRA Safety Data Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4925) (H. Rept. 115–623), H3058 [5AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1093, submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies, H9138 [27SE]

H.R. 4925, FRA Safety Data Improvement Act, H3068 [10AP]

FEDERAL REGISTER

Amendments

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S302, S303, S305 [18JA], S349, S350, S351, S354 [19JA], S442 [22JA], H522, H523 [18JA], H618 [22JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 696), H510 [18JA]

Bills and resolutions

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 696), H477 [17JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 33), S441 [22JA] (see H. Con. Res. 100), H624 [22JA]

Cloture motions

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351, S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]

Motions

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S354 [19JA], H523 [18JA], H618 [22JA]

Remarks in House

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 696), H503–H512 [18JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 33), H620 [22JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H421, H422 [17JA], H491, H492, H493, H521–H536, H540, H548, H550 [18JA], H558, H559, H564, H573 [19JA], H585, H586, H587, H589–H602 [20JA], H606–H609 [21JA], H611–H620, H621, H622, H623 [22JA], E85, E89, E90 [22JA], E96 [25JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), unanimous-consent agreement, H617 [22JA]

Remarks in Senate

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 33), S437 [22JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S266–S269, S275–S278, S280–S291, S303–S308 [18JA], S315–S344, S351–S354 [19JA], S359–S373, S378–S393 [20JA], S395–S428 [21JA], S429–S438 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), unanimous-consent agreement, S427 [21JA]

——— restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), unanimous-consent request, S305, S306 [18JA], S378 [20JA], S427 [21JA], S434, S435 [22JA]

FEDERAL REGISTER PRINTING SAVINGS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 195), S302, S303, S305 [18JA], S349, S350, S351, S354 [19JA], S442 [22JA], H522, H523 [18JA], H618 [22JA]

——— consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 696), H510 [18JA]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 195): consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 696), H477 [17JA]

——— correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 33), S441 [22JA] (see H. Con. Res. 100), H624 [22JA]

Cloture motions

Enact (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351, S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S354 [19JA], H523 [18JA], H618 [22JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 195): consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 696), H503–H512 [18JA]

——— correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 33), H620 [22JA]

——— Senate amendment, H421, H422 [17JA], H491, H492, H493, H521–H536, H540, H548, H550 [18JA], H558, H559, H564, H573 [19JA], H585, H586, H587, H589–H602 [20JA], H606–H609 [21JA], H611–H620, H621, H622, H623 [22JA], E85, E89, E90 [22JA], E96 [25JA]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, H617 [22JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 195): correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 33), S437 [22JA]

——— House amendment, S266–S269, S275–S278, S280–S291, S303–S308 [18JA], S315–S344, S351–S354 [19JA], S359–S373, S378–S393 [20JA], S395–S428 [21JA], S429–S438 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S427 [21JA]

——— unanimous-consent request, S305, S306 [18JA], S378 [20JA], S427 [21JA], S434, S435 [22JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 195, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 115–520), H477 [17JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 696, consideration of H.R. 195, provisions, H503 [18JA]

FEDERAL REGULATIONS see Government regulations

FEDERAL RESERVE ACT

Bills and resolutions

FRS: bring non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors into the appropriations process (see H.R. 4755), H131 [10JA]

——— establish a blackout period for public communications by the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4756), H131 [10JA]

——— modify appointment process for presidents of Federal Reserve Banks (see H.R. 4757), H131 [10JA]

——— modify goals of Board of Governors, promote diversity on board of directors of each Federal reserve bank, and establish certain reporting requirements for Board of Governors (see H.R. 7095), H9448 [26OC]

——— reform and increase monetary policy transparency and accountability (see H.R. 6741), H7941 [7SE]

——— require Board of Governors Vice Chairman for Supervision to provide a written report (see H.R. 4753), H131 [10JA]

——— require Federal Open Market Committee establishment of interest rates on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve Bank by depository institutions (see H.R. 4758), H131 [10JA]

——— require Federal reserve banks to interview one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity when appointing Federal reserve bank presidents (see S. 2829), S2623 [10MY]

——— revise Federal Open Market Committee membership (see H.R. 4759), H131 [10JA]

Remarks in House

FRS: require Board of Governors Vice Chairman for Supervision to provide a written report (H.R. 4753), H9063, H9064 [26SE]

Reports filed

Congressional Accountability for Emergency Lending Programs Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4302) (H. Rept. 115–1010), H9467 [6NO]

Federal Reserve Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6741) (H. Rept. 115–1116), H10609 [2JA]

Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4753) (H. Rept. 115–980), H9088 [26SE]

FOMC Policy Responsibility Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4758) (H. Rept. 115–1078), H10168 [12DE]

Monetary Policy Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4270) (H. Rept. 115–652), H3574 [25AP]

Texts of

H.R. 4753, Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act, H9063 [26SE]

FEDERAL RESERVE REFORM ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6741) (H. Rept. 115–1116), H10609 [2JA]

FEDERAL RESERVE SUPERVISION TESTIMONY CLARIFICATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4753), H9063, H9064 [26SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4753) (H. Rept. 115–980), H9088 [26SE]

Texts of

H.R. 4753, provisions, H9063 [26SE]

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM

Amendments

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1623 [15MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381, S1382, S1383, S1384, S1386, S1387, S1388, S1389, S1390, S1394 [6MR], S1432, S1446, S1462, S1463, S1464, S1465, S1466, S1468, S1469, S1470, S1471, S1472, S1473, S1474, S1475, S1482, S1483, S1484, S1485, S1486, S1487, S1488, S1489, S1490, S1491, S1492, S1493, S1494, S1495, S1497, S1498, S1501, S1502, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1584, S1585, S1586, S1588, S1590, S1592, S1593, S1594, S1600, S1601, S1610, S1614 [8MR], S1635, S1636, S1637, S1639, S1640 [12MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1285 [27FE]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1285 [27FE]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3110 [11AP]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), consideration (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1623 [15MR]

Government regulations: provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), H1712, H1717 [20MR]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Mitch McConnell’s Big Gift to the Banks, S1710 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions

Board of Governors: bring non-monetary policy related functions into the appropriations process (see H.R. 4755), H131 [10JA]

——— establish requirements for salaries, financial disclosures, and office staff (see H.R. 4791), H172 [12JA]

——— require Vice Chairman for Supervision to provide a written report (see H.R. 4753), H131 [10JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority relative to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator (see S. 2702), S2261 [18AP]

——— disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see S.J. Res. 56), S1948 [22MR]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR] (see H.J. Res. 132), H3095 [10AP]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— provide procedures for guidance issued (see S. 3443), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 5534), H3395 [17AP]

——— reform Civil Penalty Fund and prohibit the Bureau from serving as the administrator of redress payments (see H.R. 6163), H5362 [20JN]

——— replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H1542 [13MR]

——— require to meet its statutory purpose (see H.R. 6972), H9405 [28SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (see S. 3577), S6815 [11OC]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (see H. Res. 780), H1607 [14MR]

Economy: modify goals of Board of Governors, promote diversity on board of directors of each Federal reserve bank, and establish certain reporting requirements for Board of Governors (see H.R. 7095), H9448 [26OC]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Federal employees: require Federal reserve banks to interview one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity when appointing Federal reserve bank presidents (see S. 2829), S2623 [10MY]

Federal Open Market Committee: establish a blackout period for public communications (see H.R. 4756), H131 [10JA]

——— require establishment of interest rates on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve Bank by depository institutions (see H.R. 4758), H131 [10JA]

——— revise membership (see H.R. 4759), H131 [10JA]

Federal Reserve Banks: modify appointment process for presidents (see H.R. 4757), H131 [10JA]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks and financial service companies in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see S. 3542), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7006), H9406 [28SE] (see H.R. 7383), H10510 [20DE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

——— limit overdraft fees and establish fair and transparent practices relative to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see S. 3343), S5582 [1AU]

——— modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (see H.R. 5059), H1212 [15FE]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

——— prohibit requirement of compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board current expected credit loss (CECL) standard and require SEC consideration of impacts of proposed accounting principles (see H.R. 7394), H10586 [21DE]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (see H.R. 4790), H172 [12JA]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), consideration (see H. Res. 811), H3094 [10AP]

——— provide relief from Volcker rule prohibiting the conduct of certain investment activities for community banks (see H.R. 5659), H3741 [27AP]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (see H.R. 4771), H168 [11JA]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (see H. Res. 780), H1607 [14MR]

——— require appropriate Federal banking agencies to increase risk-sensitivity of capital treatment of certain centrally cleared options (see S. 3283), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 5749), H3928 [10MY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Government regulations: provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (see S. 35734), S6815 [11OC]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), consideration (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

Money: reform and increase monetary policy transparency and accountability (see H.R. 6741), H7941 [7SE]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: increase transparency (see H.R. 5614), H3574 [25AP]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see S. 3553), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 6348), H6173 [12JY]

Cloture motions

Bowman, Michelle: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S6803 [11OC], S6940 [14NO]

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S438 [22JA], S447 [23JA]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4933 [12JY], S4981 [17JY]

Letters

Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending: Bill Himpler, American Financial Services Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), S2202 [17AP]

——— Jack Howard, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2202 [17AP]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, S2202 [17AP]

——— Peter K. Welch, National Automotive Dealers Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— several automotive organizations, S2203 [17AP]

——— several civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations, S2206 [17AP]

——— several organizations, S2206 [17AP]

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Daniel K. Tarullo, Harvard Law School, S1725 [14MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S1652 [13MR]

——— Paul A. Volcker, Volcker Alliance (organization), S1724 [14MR]

——— Phil Angelides, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, S1654 [13MR]

——— several housing and civil rights organizations, S1653 [13MR]

——— Sheila C. Bair, S1652 [13MR]

Financial CHOICE Act: several State Attorneys General, H1139 [14FE]

Stress Test Improvement Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Lists

Current and former regulatory officials and experts opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Motions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2200 [17AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1307 [1MR], S1708 [14MR]

Financial institutions: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1389 [6MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), H1314 [27FE]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), H3118 [11AP]

Remarks in House

Board of Governors: require Vice Chairman for Supervision to provide a written report (H.R. 4753), H9063, H9064 [26SE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3815–H3823 [8MY], E614 [9MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), H3119–H3128 [11AP]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1618–H1624 [15MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H984 [8FE], H3117 [11AP], H3161 [12AP], H4270 [21MY], H4320–H4349 [22MY], H9064, H9065 [26SE], H9732, H9734 [29NO], E792 [7JN], E1586 [30NO]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

Financial institutions: end too-big-to-fail and taxpayer bailouts, increase access to capital and credit, repeal provisions of Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and provide economic growth, H6382 [17JY]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1382–H1389 [6MR], H1582 [14MR], E269 [7MR]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280–H1286 [27FE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), motion to recommit, H1389 [6MR]

——— modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (H.R. 5059), H8124–H8127 [12SE], E194 [15FE]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), H1308–H1317 [27FE], E371 [26MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280–H1286 [27FE]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), motion to recommit, H1315 [27FE]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements, E1586 [30NO]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), H3214–H3223 [13AP]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3105–H3112 [11AP]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, H4347 [22MY]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), H983–H990 [8FE]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), H3112–H3119 [11AP]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1618–H1624 [15MR]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), motion to recommit, H3118, H3119 [11AP]

——— require appropriate Federal banking agencies to increase risk-sensitivity of capital treatment of certain centrally cleared options, H6309 [17JY]

——— require appropriate Federal banking agencies to increase risk-sensitivity of capital treatment of certain centrally cleared options (H.R. 5749), H6000–H6002 [10JY]

——— require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

——— restore FRS authority to stress test nonbanks under certain conditions, allow alternatives to capital for stress tests of nonbanks, and broaden SEC and CFTC authority to require internal testing for certain entities, H1713, H1714, H1716, H1717 [20MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Government regulations: provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), H1712–H1718 [20MR]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), unanimous-consent agreement, H1712 [20MR]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), H6118 [12JY], H8802, H8803 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Bowman, Michelle: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S6907 [13NO], S6938 [14NO], S7019, S7029, S7035 [15NO]

Bowman, Miki: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3399 [11JN]

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5975, S5978 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5975, S5978, S5980 [28AU]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2191, S2193, S2200–S2212 [17AP], S2227–S2230, S2235, S2239 [18AP], S2570 [9MY], S2782 [21MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), motion to proceed, S2200 [17AP]

——— reform, S2208 [17AP]

——— set rate of pay for employees in accordance with the General Schedule, S1416 [7MR]

——— transition to a 5-member Board of Directors, S1417 [7MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S146 [11JA], S1432 [7MR], S1529, S1531, S1532, S1535–S1567, S1569–S1574 [8MR], S1617, S1619–S1626 [12MR], S1646, S1649–S1660 [13MR], S1695, S1696, S1699–S1702, S1706–S1720, S1723–S1730 [14MR], S1741, S1746, S1761, S1762 [15MR], S1777 [19MR], S1939 [22MR], S2782 [21MY], S2844, S2854 [23MY], S2893, S2895 [24MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1329 [5MR], S1343, S1346–S1364, S1399 [6MR], S1405, S1408–S1410, S1413–S1419, S1423–S1429 [7MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), unanimous-consent request, S1708 [14MR]

Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR], S1622 [12MR]

Financial institutions: ensure foreign banks are subject to the same regulations as domestic banks, S1624 [12MR]

——— proposed rule change for financial institutions relative to the Volcker rule prohibiting the conduct of certain investment activities, S2958 [4JN]

——— require Federal banking agencies to treat certain non-significant investments in unconsolidated financial institutions’ capital as qualifying capital instruments, S1413 [7MR]

——— results of annual stress tests, S4836 [9JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Government regulations: impact of financial industry deregulation, S5978 [28AU]

Powell, Jerome H.: confirmation as FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S477 [24JA]

——— nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S446, S447, S449 [23JA]

Quarles, Randal: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S4970 [16JY], S4982 [17JY]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), S7896, S7897 [19DE]

Reports filed

Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4566) (H. Rept. 115–601), H1650 [15MR]

Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3746) (H. Rept. 115–668), H3928 [10MY]

Community Financial Institution Exemption Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 115–885), H7742 [3AU]

Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 115–573), H1226 [23FE]

Congressional Accountability for Emergency Lending Programs Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4302) (H. Rept. 115–1010), H9467 [6NO]

Consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act and H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 780) (H. Rept. 115–600), H1607 [14MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4296, Place Requirements on Operational Risk Capital Requirements for Banking Organizations Established by an Appropriate Federal Banking Agency: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4456, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act and H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 811) (H. Rept. 115–629), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 57, Disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule on Indirect Auto Lending: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Federal Reserve Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6741) (H. Rept. 115–1116), H10609 [2JA]

Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4753) (H. Rept. 115–980), H9088 [26SE]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 115–592), H1506 [9MR]

FOMC Policy Responsibility Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4758) (H. Rept. 115–1078), H10168 [12DE]

Give Useful Information To Define Effective (GUIDE) Compliance Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5534) (H. Rept. 115–1095), H10586 [21DE]

Independence From Credit Policy Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 115–1117), H10609 [2JA]

Monetary Policy Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4270) (H. Rept. 115–652), H3574 [25AP]

Nomination of Jerome H. Powell To Be FRS Board of Governors Chairman: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Kathleen L. Kraninger To Be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Marvin Goodfriend to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Nomination of Michelle Bowman to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S3760 [12JN]

Nomination of Randal Quarles to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S253 [17JA]

Nomination of Richard Clarida To Be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S3760 [12JN]

Nomination of Richard Clarida to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S3760 [12JN]

Options Markets Stability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5749) (H. Rept. 115–810), H6040 [10JY]

Pension, Endowment, and Mutual Fund Access to Banking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2121) (H. Rept. 115–656), H3705 [26AP]

Place Requirements on Operational Risk Capital Requirements for Banking Organizations Established by an Appropriate Federal Banking Agency: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4296) (H. Rept. 115–574), H1226 [23FE]

Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4771) (H. Rept. 115–543), H736 [2FE]

Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6348) (H. Rept. 115–941), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553) (S. Rept. 115–438), S7925 [19DE]

State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5059) (H. Rept. 115–937), H8168 [12SE]

Stress Test Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4293) (H. Rept. 115–593), H1541 [13MR]

Transparency and Accountability for Business Standards Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3179) (H. Rept. 115–620), H3058 [5AP]

Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 115–621), H3058 [5AP]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 725, consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act, H790 [6FE]

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 4296, place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency and H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1280 [27FE]

H. Res. 780, consideration of H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act and H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act, H1618 [15MR]

H. Res. 787, consideration of H.R. 4566, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 811, consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3105 [11AP]

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act, H3119–H3121 [11AP]

H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act, H3112 [11AP]

H.R. 4296, place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency, H1308 [27FE]

H.R. 4566, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act, H1712 [20MR]

H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1382 [6MR]

H.R. 4753, Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act, H9063 [26SE]

H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act, H983 [8FE]

H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act, H3214 [13AP]

H.R. 5059, State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act, H8124 [12SE]

H.R. 5749, Options Markets Stability Act, H6000 [10JY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

H.R. 6348, Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act, H8802 [25SE]

S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1432–S1446 [7MR], H4320–H4340 [22MY]

S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2240 [18AP], H3815 [8MY]

FEDERAL RISK AND AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REFORM (FEDRAMP AUTHORIZATION) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6550), H7721 [26JY]

FEDERAL ROTATIONAL CYBER WORKFORCE PROGRAM ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3437) (S. Rept. 115–385), S7088 [26NO]

FEDERAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATION CHARTER FLEXIBILITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1426), H645–H647 [29JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1426) (H. Rept. 115–530), H676 [29JA]

Texts of

H.R. 1426, provisions, H645 [29JA]

FEDERAL SCHOOL MEALS PARITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6132), H5283 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6132), H5227 [19JN]

FEDERAL TASK FORCE TO SUPPORT GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN

Amendments

Establish (S. 1091), S1977 [22MR]

Motions

Establish (S. 1091), S4351 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Establish (S. 1091), H5131–H5133 [13JN]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 1091), S1977, S1978 [22MR]

——— House amendments, S4351 [21JN]

Reports filed

Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1091), S1629 [12MR]

Texts of

S. 1091, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act, S1977 [22MR], H5131 [13JN]

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Amendments

Business and industry: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3855 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Drugs: prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products (S. 2842), S2776 [17MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Animals: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see S. 2651), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5472), H3146 [11AP]

Antitrust policy: permit voluntary economic activity by limiting enforcement of antitrust laws (see S. 2491), S1338 [5MR]

Business and industry: clarify that acquisitions that tend to create a monopsony violate certain antitrust laws (see H.R. 5630), H3705 [26AP]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (see S. 2847), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 5645), H3741 [27AP]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— prohibit consideration of spurious economic efficiencies to justify anticompetitive mergers (see H.R. 5642), H3706 [26AP]

——— prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see S. 3), S7256 [3DE]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5930), H4692 [23MY]

Consumers: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

——— prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 5464), H3095 [10AP]

Credit: codify ban on confessions of judgment in law in consumer loan contracts and expand such ban to provide protections to small businesses (see S. 3717), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7354), H10336 [19DE]

——— facilitate development of consumer credit services (see H.R. 6192), H5580 [22JN]

Drugs: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing ability of Dept. of Justice and FTC to enforce existing antitrust laws relative to biologic and biosimilar products (see H.R. 6478), H6649 [23JY]

——— prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products (see S. 2842), S2678 [15MY]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H.R. 6576), H7722 [26JY]

FCC/FTC: establish a joint robocaller bounty pilot program (see H.R. 7343), H10336 [19DE]

Financial institutions: update exception for certain annual notices (see S. 3164), S4734 [28JN]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 3107), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6258), H5973 [28JN]

Firearms: prohibit sale, acquisition, distribution, or import of certain firearms or ammunition parts, prohibit certain marketing or advertising of such parts, and require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 7115), H9462 [2NO]

Information technology: establish a task force for purposes of studying effects of automated social media accounts, known as ‘‘bots,’’ on public discourse and elections (see H.R. 7117), H9467 [6NO]

——— regulate use of automated software programs, or bots, intended to impersonate or replicate human activity on social media and prohibit use of such programs for political advertising (see S. 3127), S4369 [25JN]

Insurance: prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility (see H.R. 5502), H3209 [12AP]

Internet: prohibit circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products (see S. 3639), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7160), H9568 [16NO]

——— protect privacy of users of social media and other online platforms (see S. 2728), S2342 [23AP]

Medicare: increase hospital competition (see H.R. 7084), H9443 [23OC]

Office of Cybersecurity: establish to provide oversight of data security at credit reporting agencies (see S. 2289), S138 [10JA]

Patents: provide that certain bad faith communications in connection with assertion of a patent are unfair or deceptive acts or practices (see H.R. 6370), H6195 [13JY]

——— strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H1727 [20MR]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit biological product manufacurers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable product companies to delay entry of biosimilar and interchangeable products into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

Privacy: establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers (see S. 2639), S2040 [10AP] (see H.R. 5815), H3976 [15MY]

——— prohibit entities from requiring individuals to submit to arbitration for disputes arising from a security breach (see H.R. 5165), H1372 [5MR]

——— promulgate regulations relative to sensitive personal information or behavioral data (see H.R. 6864), H8742 [24SE]

——— provide for greater transparency in and user control over treatment of data collected by mobile applications and enhance security of such data (see H.R. 6547), H7721 [26JY]

——— require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice in the case of a breach of security involving such information (see H.R. 5388), H2040 [22MR]

——— require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information (see H.R. 6548), H7721 [26JY]

——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (see S. 2640), S2040 [10AP]

——— review and revise standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that consumer reporting agencies and service providers maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats (see H.R. 5166), H1372 [5MR]

Product safety: require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see S. 3019), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6022), H4848 [6JN]

Taxation: deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 7342), H10336 [19DE]

Telecommunications: require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 6987), H9405 [28SE]

Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act: implement and enforce relative to certain common carriers (see H.R. 6943), H9150 [27SE]

Telephones: eliminate common carrier exemption for telecommunications companies in order to allow investigation of companies that enable illegal robocalling (see S. 3668), S7190 [28NO]

Tobacco products: include e-cigarettes in smoking bans in schools, clarify that educational assistance can be used for e-cigarette prevention by schools, and authorize studies in e-cigarette use prevention (see S. 3701), S7275 [4DE]

Motions

Business and industry: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3856 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: ensure mergers involving pharmaceutical companies do not lead to increases in prescription drug prices, H3856, H3857 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3851–H3857 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), motion to recommit, H3856, H3857 [9MY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6272, H6275–H6282, H6344–H6461 [17JY], H6477, H6530–H6554 [18JY], H6569–H6572 [19JY], H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: modify standards for unlawful acquisitions (S. 1812), S2856 [23MY]

——— promote merger enforcement and protect competition through adjusting premerger filing fees, increasing antitrust enforcement resources, and improving information provided to antitrust enforcers (S. 1811), S2855 [23MY]

Chopra, Rohit: nomination to the FTC, S2473 [26AP]

Drugs: prohibit marketing of bogus opioid treatment programs or products, S6471 [3OC]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406–S5409 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809–S5811 [22AU], S5882–S5884 [23AU]

Economy: enforce antitrust regulations, S2854–S2856 [23MY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5123–S5126 [23JY], S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5342, S5351 [25JY], S5394, S5399 [26JY], S5466, S5468, S5469, S5496–S5499 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539, S5573 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 3107), S6203 [18SE]

Pharmaceuticals: improve access to affordable prescription drugs, S7220 [29NO]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (S. 124), S7220 [29NO], S7889 [19DE]

Phillips, Noah J.: nomination to the FTC, S2473 [26AP]

Privacy: require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information, S1573 [8MR]

——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (S. 2640), S2042 [10AP]

Senior citizens: prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the justice system’s response to victims in elder abuse and exploitation cases (S. 178), S7841 [19DE]

Simons, Joseph: nomination to the FTC, S2473 [26AP]

Slaughter, Rebecca Kelly: nomination to the FTC, S2473 [26AP]

Wilson, Christine S.: nomination to the FTC, S2473 [26AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 996) (H. Rept. 115–830), H6262 [16JY]

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6258) (H. Rept. 115–792), H5973 [28JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3107) (S. Rept. 115–281), S4343 [21JN]

Nomination of Christine S. Wilson to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1286 [28FE]

Nomination of Joseph Simons to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1286 [28FE]

Nomination of Noah J. Phillips to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1286 [28FE]

Nomination of Rebecca Kelly Slaughter to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2439 [25AP]

Nomination of Rohit Chopra to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1286 [28FE]

Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2842) (S. Rept. 115–285), S4512 [27JN]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6346–H6378 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H. Res. 996, consideration of H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6274 [17JY]

H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H3851 [9MY]

H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, H6383–H6434 [17JY]

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACT

Amendments

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3855 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions

FTC: eliminate common carrier exemption for telecommunications companies in order to allow investigation of companies that enable illegal robocalling (see S. 3668), S7190 [28NO]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (see S. 2847), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 5645), H3741 [27AP]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and ensure compensation is not based upon recruitment of participants into a plan, but on sales to individuals who use products or services sold (see S. 3), S7256 [3DE]

Motions

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3856 [9MY]

Remarks in House

FTC: ensure mergers involving pharmaceutical companies do not lead to increases in prescription drug prices, H3856, H3857 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), H3851–H3857 [9MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (H.R. 5645), motion to recommit, H3856, H3857 [9MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H3851 [9MY]

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

Amendments

Railroads: submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies (H.R. 1093), H9138 [27SE]

Remarks in House

Railroads: submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies (H.R. 1093), H9138 [27SE]

Reports filed

Congressional Report and Consumer Notification of Safety Audits Conducted on Railroads or Rail Transit Agencies: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1093) (H. Rept. 115–594), H1541 [13MR]

Texts of

H.R. 1093, submit report to Congress and notify consumers of safety audits conducted on railroads or rail transit agencies, H9138 [27SE]

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

EPA: clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see S. 3009), S3035 [6JN]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see H.R. 6944), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish innovative water technology grant program and encourage use of innovative water technology (see S. 3012), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6727), H7920 [6SE]

——— establish Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program (see S. 3015), S3035 [6JN]

——— establish pilot programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to sanitation services and drinking water (see S. 3564), S6770 [10OC]

——— make changes relative to water quality certification (see S. 3303), S5517 [31JY] (see H.R. 6889), H8884 [25SE]

——— prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6967), H9404 [28SE]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (see H.R. 7279), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for technical assistance for small water treatment works (see H.R. 5030), H1211 [15FE]

——— provide grants for construction, refurbishing, and servicing of individual household decentralized wastewater systems to individuals with low or moderate income (see S. 2771), S2484 [26AP]

——— require maximum open and free competition in procurement for certain federally-assisted water projects (see S. 3121), S4368 [25JN]

Foreign trade: prohibit importation into the U.S. of paper products that are not manufactured in accordance with requirements at least as stringent as U.S. environmental law requirements (see H.R. 5611), H3574 [25AP]

Roads and highways: increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2586), S1875 [21MR]

San Francisco Bay: establish a grant program to support restoration (see H.R. 6752), H7941 [7SE]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ and clarify definition of navigable waters (see H.R. 7194), H9742 [29NO]

Remarks in House

EPA: prohibit exemption from water quality permitting requirements for pollution discharges from agricultural, ranching, or forestry lands under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6459, H6460 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding to force Chesapeake Bay watershed States to comply with total maximum daily load nutrient limits and certain watershed implementation plans, H6509, H6510 [18JY]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), H10288–H10291 [19DE]

——— require permit for certain discharges of dredged or fill material, H4926–H4928 [7JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for payment of legal fees of outside advocacy groups for certain environmental settlements, H6529, H6530 [18JY]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (H.R. 5609), H5754 [27JN]

——— increase watershed-based collaboration between nonpoint sources and regulated point sources of pollution in order to advance goals of Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4124 [16MY]

——— prohibit repeal of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6460, H6461 [17JY]

——— repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3938 [15MY], H4225–H4227 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

EPA: provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), S8036 [22DE]

Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S4328, S4329 [21JN], S4361 [25JN]

Texts of

H.R. 7279, Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, H10288 [19DE]

S. 2586, increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S1876 [21MR]

FEDERALIST SOCIETY

Remarks in Senate

Courts: impact of special interest groups on selection of Federal judiciary nominees, S5014 [17JY], S5743 [21AU]

FEDERALLY INTEGRATED SPECIES HEALTH (FISH) ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3916) (H. Rept. 115–838), H6556 [18JY]

FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS

Amendments

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1795 [19MR], S1865 [21MR], H1301, H1302, H1304 [27FE]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1280 [27FE]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), S8030, S8036 [22DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2730, S2731 [16MY], H4793 [6JN]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), S7363 [6DE], H10393 [20DE]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H9391 [28SE]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7616, S7624 [13DE]

Drugs: prevent regulatory oversight from disrupting ability of emergency medical personnel to administer certain controlled substances (S. 916), S2881, S2882, S2884 [23MY]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

FEMA: establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants in Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (S. 2385), S4453, S4456 [26JN]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6187, H6188 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6057 [11JY]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (S. 1425), S68, S69, S72 [8JA]

NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), S7797, S7805, S7806 [18DE]

Appointments

Commission on Social Impact Partnerships, H4735 [29MY], H5984 [3JY]

Articles and editorials

Death of an Open Internet, S1866 [21MR]

Late-Term Abortion Was the Right Choice for Me, S534 [29JA]

U.S. Centers Force Migrant Children To Take Drugs—Lawsuit, H5441 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4879), H628 [25JA]

Budget: exempt State and county payments under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act from sequestration (see S. 2777), S2485 [26AP]

CDC: authorize pilot program to expand and intensify surveillance of self-harm and suicidal ideation behavior in partnership with State and local public health departments (see H.R. 7103), H9459 [30OC]

Community development: reauthorize certain regional economic and community development commissions (see S. 2508), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5325), H1697 [19MR]

Corps of Engineers: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (see H.R. 5726), H3884 [9MY]

Courts: permit other courts to transfer certain cases to U.S. Tax Court (see S. 3339), S5582 [1AU]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (see H. Res. 748), H1265 [26FE]

——— call for States to pass sexual assault kit reform legislation (see H. Res. 909), H4583 [22MY]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (see S. 3306), S5517 [31JY]

——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H737 [2FE]

——— punish unlawful obstruction of enforcement of laws of the U.S. by State officials (see H.R. 5884), H4242 [18MY]

DEA: provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see S. 2645), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5628), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 2814), S2623 [10MY]

——— allow States to assist law enforcement who provide a beneficiary’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program electronic benefit transfer card number with apprehension of criminals or suspects (see H.R. 5740), H3885 [9MY]

——— award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5350), H1727 [20MR]

——— establish Rural Partnerships Office to provide assistance to rural communities and small towns with infrastructure planning, asset management, life-cycle accounting, and project oversight (see H.R. 4947), H901 [6FE]

——— expedite review and approval of new and innovative conservation technologies and practices and empower States to provide input on streamlining such technologies and practices (see H.R. 5184), H1441 [6MR]

——— modify Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (see S. 2978), S2924 [24MY]

——— prevent changing of regulations governing provision of waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 7372), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide certain requirements relative to commitments by State agencies to provide the State share of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program administrative costs (see S. 3092), S4281 [20JN]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5485), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of Defense: enter into memoranda of understanding with State and local prosecuting authorities concerning adjudication of criminal offenses committed by minors (see H.R. 5392), H2041 [22MR]

——— improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations (see S. 2890), S2793 [21MY]

Dept. of Education: allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 5332), H1698 [19MR]

——— allow States to submit a State management decision and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 6259), H5973 [28JN]

——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see S. 3413), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6722), H7919 [6SE]

——— award career pathways innovation grants to local educational agencies to encourage partnerships with businesses to help students explore a variety of career pathways (see S. 2775), S2484 [26AP]

——— establish Early Learning Challenge Fund (see H.R. 6946), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5384), H2040 [22MR]

——— increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, correlate State higher education funding with Pell Grant allotments, and increase college transparency on costs and student outcomes (see S. 3018), S3035 [6JN]

——— prevent Federal funds from being used to establish discipline policies that intentionally discourage reporting of certain dangerous student behavior or interfere with law enforcement agencies (see S. 2618), S1947 [22MR]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see S. 3626), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

Dept. of Energy: provide Federal financial assistance to States to implement State energy security plans (see S. 3676), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H551 [18JA]

——— improve guardianship oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (see S. 3669), S7190 [28NO]

——— provide grants to enable States to carry out activities to reduce administrative costs and burdens in health care (see S. 3434), S6142 [12SE]

——— provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid using telehealth services (see S. 2904), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6778), H8169 [12SE]

——— require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 4990), H1074 [8FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program grants may be used to prepare high-risk State and local governments against weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 5399), H2041 [22MR]

——— develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (see H.R. 5079), H1226 [23FE]

——— establish an election security grant program (see S. 3116), S4344 [21JN]

——— establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H7750 [10AU]

——— establish program to improve election system cybersecurity by facilitating and encouraging assessments by independent technical experts to identify and report vulnerabilities (see H.R. 6188), H5506 [21JN]

——— establish State and local fusion center technical assistance program (see H.R. 5099), H1332 [27FE]

——— prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (see H.R. 5869), H4209 [17MY]

——— provide support to State and local governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist threats (see H.R. 6126), H5224 [15JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (see S. 2703), S2261 [18AP]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— enhance Bulletproof Vest Partnership to assist law enforcement agencies in protecting officers (see S. 2868), S2725 [16MY] (see H.R. 6025), H4849 [6JN]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (see S. 3714), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 5075), H1220 [20FE]

——— make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs (see S. 2855), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5834), H4137 [16MY]

——— make grants to implement statutes and policies to issue firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 6629), H7724 [26JY]

——— make grants to regional gang task forces to prevent violence committed by and against youths (see H.R. 5960), H4728 [24MY]

——— make grants to States to acquire a mobile application that facilitates reporting of school safety threats to local law enforcement agencies for use by students in secondary schools (see H.R. 7056), H9425 [9OC]

——— make grants to States to develop systems to retrieve firearms from armed prohibited persons (see H.R. 5620), H3574 [25AP]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (see H.R. 5050), H1212 [15FE]

——— prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving Federal funds under State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 5617), H3574 [25AP]

——— protect State and local witnesses from intimidation, authorize grants to purchase drug exposure personal protective equipment for first responders, and address organized crime and gang violence (see S. 3490), S6304 [25SE]

——— provide a grant program for handgun licensing programs (see S. 2662), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5490), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H7941 [7SE]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of the Interior: empower States to manage the development and production of oil and gas on available Federal land (see S. 2319), S300 [18JA]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish State and multistate infrastructure banks to provide loans for repair, construction, renovation, or improvement of educational facilities (see H.R. 5318), H1652 [15MR]

Dept. of Transportation: develop and provide States and transportation planning organizations with data sets measuring the level of access by all modes of transportation to important destinations (see S. 3491), S6304 [25SE]

——— establish a competitive grant program to repair, improve, rehabilitate, or replace bridges and improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement of people and freight over bridge crossings (see S. 2279), S46 [4JA]

——— provide an exemption to noncontiguous States for certain essential air service requirements (see H.R. 4836), H552 [18JA]

——— require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement national employer notification service (see S. 3603), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6518), H7686 [25JY]

——— require State safety oversight agencies to inspect public rail transit systems and develop risk-based inspection guidance for such agencies (see S. 3139), S4410 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with departmental physicians as authorized by State law (see S. 3409), S6038 [5SE]

——— furnish nursing home care and hospital care at State licensed or certified residential care facilities (see H.R. 5397), H2041 [22MR]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (see S. 3461), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6350), H6173 [12JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: authorize agreements with States and subdivisions providing for continued operation of public lands during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4951), H901 [6FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: require State or territorial approval of restrictions on recreational or commercial fishing access to any State or territorial marine waters or Great Lakes waters (see H.R. 5269), H1607 [14MR]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see S. 3032), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6043), H4979 [7JN]

——— decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

——— make marijuana legal at the Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences (see H.R. 4815), H477 [17JA]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (see H.R. 4779), H168 [11JA]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see S. 2700), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5545), H3440 [18AP]

——— provide that an individual who uses marijuana in compliance with State law may not be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing (see H.R. 6152), H5285 [19JN]

Elections: prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see S. 3279), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6607), H7723 [26JY]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (see S. 2593), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 6663), H7750 [10AU]

EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 6951), H9150 [27SE]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see H.R. 6944), H9150 [27SE]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (see H.R. 7279), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 4902), H731 [30JA]

——— reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see S. 3385), S5932 [23AU]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU] (see H. Con. Res. 130), H7724 [26JY]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see S. 2510), S1452 [7MR]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (see S. 2853), S2724 [16MY]

——— provide for Internet openness requirements for broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 6393), H6462 [17JY]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see S. 3381), S5932 [23AU] (see H.R. 6835), H8731 [17SE]

Federal employees: remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (see H.R. 6589), H7722 [26JY]

FEMA: establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants in Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (see S. 2385), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4965), H974 [7FE]

——— extend authorization for National Dam Safety Program (see H.R. 5827), H3977 [15MY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 2607), S1947 [22MR]

——— prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases (see S. 3135), S4410 [26JN]

——— promote State laws that hold gun owners liable for negligent gun storage that leads to child access (see H.R. 5941), H4692 [23MY]

——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 6624), H7724 [26JY]

Fish and fishing: encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested persons to promote fish conservation (see H.R. 6660), H7747 [7AU]

Gambling: acknowledge rights of States relative to sports wagering and maintain a distinct Federal interest in the integrity and character of professional and amateur sporting contests (see S. 3793), S7926 [19DE]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

Guam: allow the Governor to determine need for temporary nonimmigrant workers (see H.R. 6480), H7154 [24JY]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see S. 3505), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6108), H5199 [14JN]

Immigration: cut Federal funding of sanctuary cities and use those funds for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 5663), H3741 [27AP]

——— ensure State and local cooperation with Federal law enforcement against illegal alien criminals and ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 4805), H403 [16JA]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9430 [12OC]

——— protect State and local government officials from Federal prosecution for complying with their official duties and responsibilities (see H.R. 6055), H5020 [8JN]

——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6553), H7721 [26JY]

Information technology: preempt State and local encryption laws to ensure a uniform, national policy for the interstate issue of encryption technology (see H.R. 6044), H4980 [7JN]

——— prohibit funding for broadband service in States that prohibit, limit, place conditions on, or regulate broadband service by public, cooperative, or nonprofit broadband providers (see H.R. 5969), H4729 [24MY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H8106 [10SE]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (see H.R. 6105), H5199 [14JN]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

Marketplace Fairness Act: declare enactment would harm the economy by creating an online sales tax that would create undue burden on small businesses and entrepreneurs and provide no benefit to States without sales taxes (see S. Res. 433), S1686 [13MR]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 7217), H9767 [6DE]

——— require State plans have in place certain drug utilization review activities to receive full Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5799), H3975 [15MY]

——— require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 4849), H581 [19JA]

Minimum wage: provide consequences to States that reduce their State minimum wage and redirect Federal funding to those States to the neediest localities (see H.R. 7374), H10510 [20DE]

Montana: provide that certain wilderness study areas have been adequately studied for wilderness designation (see H.R. 5149), H1340 [1MR]

——— release certain wilderness study areas (see H.R. 5148), H1340 [1MR]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4797), H403 [16JA]

——— prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress (see S. 3193), S4916 [11JY]

New Mexico: increase consultation between the Federal Government and governing bodies of land grant-mercedes and acequias and recognize historic-traditional boundaries of land grant-mercedes (see H.R. 6487), H7154 [24JY]

NRC: ensure State and local communities participate in development of nuclear plant decommissioning plans and require public approval or rejection of such proposed plans (see S. 2388), S703 [7FE] (see H.R. 4975), H974 [7FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure any replacement allows States to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that such reform includes certain features (see H. Res. 1089), H9151 [27SE]

——— establish and support State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents (see H.R. 6097), H5152 [13JN]

Postal Service: provide certain nonpostal property, products, and services on behalf of State, local, and tribal governments (see S. 3532), S6388 [28SE] (see H.R. 7019), H9414 [2OC]

Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism, increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see S. 2395), S704 [7FE]

——— expand cultural heritage tourism to increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see H.R. 5608), H3505 [24AP]

Public welfare programs: extend grants, measure employment outcomes of exiting recipients, and make corrections to data exchange standards of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 7264), H10168 [12DE]

——— prohibit assistance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being accessed through an electronic benefit transfer card at stores that sell marijuana (see H.R. 5853), H4138 [16MY]

——— reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 7010), H9413 [2OC]

——— reauthorize Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 3700), S7275 [4DE]

——— require State agencies to use Federal tax return information to verify income eligibility for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3629), S7050 [15NO]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

Social Security: allow older disabled individuals to remain in the workforce by removing age limit on Medicaid buy-in program and work restrictions on disabled adult children who have reached retirement age (see H.R. 7101), H9448 [26OC]

——— improve Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers (see S. 3494), S6304 [25SE]

SSA: reinstate final rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007’’ (see H.R. 5225), H1501 [8MR]

States: prohibit from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional or driver’s licenses or issuing penalties due to student loan default (see S. 3065), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6156), H5362 [20JN]

Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis: establish (see S. 3231), S5066 [18JY]

Taxation: clarify treatment of State and local real property taxes paid in 2017 and assessed for 2018 (see H.R. 4803), H403 [16JA]

——— establish a Federal tax credit approximation matching program for State new jobs training tax credits (see S. 2442), S1164 [15FE]

——— free States to spend gas tax revenues on their transportation priorities (see S. 2634), S2012 [9AP]

——— increase limitation on deduction for State and local taxes (see H.R. 5872), H4209 [17MY]

——— regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 6978), H9405 [28SE]

——— repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes (see H.R. 4740), H18 [8JA] (see H.R. 4789), H172 [12JA]

Telecommunications: call for coordination of Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies to maximize benefits of broadband investment (see H. Res. 687), H169 [11JA]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see S. 3190), S4875 [10JY]

——— ensure each State receives a fair percentage of total Federal highway funding (see S. 2403), S840 [8FE]

U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (see S. Res. 544), S3760 [12JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

Voting: call on Congress to enact a new Voting Rights Act preclearance formula and condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions (see H. Res. 751), H1266 [26FE]

——— clarify that a State may not use inactivity of voters as the basis for cancelling the registration of such voters in the State on grounds that they have changed residence (see S. 3090), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6122), H5224 [15JN]

——— prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (see H.R. 6482), H7154 [24JY]

Washington County, UT: amend certain conservation plans to provide for a transportation route (see S. 3297), S5455 [30JY] (see H.R. 5597), H3505 [24AP]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

Wildfires: provide regulatory relief for agricultural producers and community banks, improve disaster assessments by accounting for all damages, and encourage Federal-State collaboration (see S. 2299), S168 [11JA]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Cost Estimates

Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act (H.R. 5099): CBO, E588 [7MY]

Essays

State of the Union: Paige Greenia, S607 [5FE]

Factsheets

Busting the Myths of Menu Labeling, H818 [6FE]

Letters

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]

——— Faiz Shakir, ACLU, S1867 [21MR]

——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]

——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]

——— Stephen E. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S1869 [21MR], H1297 [27FE]

——— World Without Exploitation (organization), H1298 [27FE]

Allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies: National Association of Insurance Commissioners, S1910 [22MR]

——— several organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act: Representative Frelinghuysen, Committee on Appropriations (House), H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5321, H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5322 [20JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5321 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program establishment: several civil liberties and immigration law organizations, H7788 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization: Marcy Mistrett, Campaign for Youth Justice (organization), E1341 [28SE]

Election Assistance Commission election security grant program funding: several State attorneys general, S5246 [24JY]

Financial services regulations reform: Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H1160 [14FE]

——— Barbara Roper and Micah Hauptman, Consumer Federation of America, H1165 [14FE]

——— Bill Killmer, Mortgage Bankers Association, H1161 [14FE]

——— Public Citizen (organization), H1159 [14FE]

Florida proposal to revise Medicaid enrollment regulations: several Florida Senators and Representatives, S2609 [10MY]

Maritime Border Security Review Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7797 [4SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7797 [4SE]

State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding: Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H4878 [7JN]

——— Keith Hall, CBO, H4873 [7JN]

——— several religious organizations, H4880 [7JN]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Juanita D. Duggan, National Federation of Independent Business, H6180 [13JY]

——— Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6180 [13JY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6180, H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— Representative Womack, Committee on the Budget (House), H6181 [13JY]

——— several State and local government organizations, H6180 [13JY]

Lists

Organizations and individuals supporting H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1295 [27FE]

Memorandums

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Congressional Research Service, S1856 [21MR]

Messages

Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: President Trump, S872 [12FE], H1103 [13FE]

Motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S498 [24JA], S527 [29JA]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1731 [14MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1871 [21MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H4794 [6JN]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6189 [13JY]

Press releases

Children’s Hospitals to Congress—Kids Can’t Wait, Fund CHIP Now: Children’s Hospital Association, H508 [18JA]

Report—Individual Insurance Premiums Next Year 40% Lower Under Alexander-Murray, Collins-Nelson Than if Congress Doesn’t Act: Senator Collins, S1752 [15MR]

Proposals

Consideration of H.R. 4240, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act and H.R. 3464, Background Check Completion Act, H1247 [26FE], H1286 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 36), H464–H466, H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA], H572, H575 [19JA]

Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce, H3577 [26AP]

Alaska: exempt national forest lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, H4168, H4169 [17MY]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: impact, H6636 [23JY], H7165 [25JY]

Arizona: convening of national convention of States to discuss constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, E25 [10JA]

California: lack of cooperation with Federal law enforcement and immigration authorities, H3309 [13AP], H4235 [18MY]

Corps of Engineers: assess certain dams and report on impact of Federal versus local maintenance of dams, H4840 [6JN]

——— authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (H.R. 5726), H3923 [10MY], E617 [9MY]

——— clarify authority to grant credit to Florida for Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan work performed during design or construction, H4822 [6JN]

——— ensure local communities, with an emphasis on low-income, minority, rural, and tribal communities, are involved in the planning and implementation process of projects, H4821 [6JN]

——— ensure timely payback of advanced funds paid toward the Federal share of flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects by non-Federal interests, H4820 [6JN]

Courts: permit other courts to transfer certain cases to U.S. Tax Court (H.R. 3996), H1570 [14MR]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking, H3130 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1290–H1305, H1319 [27FE], H3195 [12AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1277–H1280 [27FE]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), H3078–H3080 [10AP]

——— include State violent crimes as grounds for enhanced penalty when sex offenders fail to register or report certain required information and include prior military offenses for recidivist sentencing, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program funding, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H10150 [12DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H10149 [12DE]

Dept. of Energy: obtain consent of affected State and local governments before making an expenditure from the Nuclear Waste Fund for a nuclear waste repository, H3846 [9MY], H3909, H3910 [10MY]

——— obtain consent of affected State and local governments before making an expenditure from the Nuclear Waste Fund for a nuclear waste repository (H.R. 456), H1355 [5MR]

Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Grant Program, H3436 [18AP]

——— appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information, H9246 [28SE]

——— appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information (H.R. 4284), H5034–H5036 [12JN]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, H614 [22JA], H824, H826, H891, H893–H895 [6FE]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (H.R. 4820), H499, H506, H507, H533 [18JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: amend the Real ID Act to permit Freely Associated States to meet identification requirements (H.R. 3398), H9081, H9082 [26SE], E1252 [13SE]

——— develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (H.R. 5079), H1667–H1669 [19MR]

——— establish program to improve election system cybersecurity by facilitating and encouraging assessments by independent technical experts to identify and report vulnerabilities, H6276 [17JY]

——— establish State and local fusion center technical assistance program (H.R. 5099), H1665, H1666 [19MR]

——— prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (H.R. 5869), H7796–H7799 [4SE]

——— reauthorize the Border Enforcement Security Task Force program (H.R. 2281), H7787 [4SE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H1573–H1576 [14MR]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), Senate amendment, H4793–H4798 [6JN]

——— decision to file lawsuit against California for passage of laws that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law, H1480 [8MR]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), H8817–H8820 [25SE]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), Senate amendment, H10393–H10395 [20DE]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), H1233, H1234 [26FE], E236 [27FE]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of individuals using medical or recreational marijuana in States with legalized marijuana (H.R. 5050), E193 [15FE]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H1574 [14MR], H9390 [28SE], E1341 [28SE], E1356 [2OC], E1459 [26OC]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, H21 [9JA], H96 [10JA], H420, H421, H471–H475 [17JA]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain land to La Paz County, AZ (H.R. 2630), H6621–H6623 [23JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement California Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan relative to New Melones reservoir, H6521–H6523 [18JY]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (H.R. 6350), H6121 [12JY]

District of Columbia: statehood (H.R. 1291), H7713–H7716 [26JY]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H3565–H3567 [25AP], H5026, H5028 [12JN], H5099 [13JN], H5156, H5157, H5158, H5159, H5162, H5163, H5186 [14JN], H5221 [15JN], H5230 [19JN], H5663, H5664 [26JN], H5755 [27JN]

——— end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans, H3501–H3503 [24AP]

——— protect States and individuals in States that have laws which permit the use of marijuana (H.R. 4779), H421 [17JA]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (H.R. 5545), H5113 [13JN], H5323 [20JN]

——— provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

——— provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws, H21 [9JA], H471–H475 [17JA]

——— provide that an individual who uses marijuana in compliance with State law may not be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing (H.R. 6152), E865 [19JN]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H6178 [13JY]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, H6276, H6277, H6381, H6382 [17JY], H6477, H6480–H6483, H6485 [18JY], H6569–H6571, H6572, H6573 [19JY]

EPA: Clean Watersheds Needs Survey funding, H6451 [17JY]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (H.R. 3906), H6219–H6221 [16JY], E1043 [23JY]

——— prohibit funding to force Chesapeake Bay watershed States to comply with total maximum daily load nutrient limits and certain watershed implementation plans, H6509, H6510 [18JY]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), H10288–H10291 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, H8175, H8228 [13SE]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), H815–H821 [6FE], E150 [7FE]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, H4655 [23MY]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve social programs, H892 [6FE]

FEMA: ensure consideration of severe local impact when making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration, H3649 [26AP], H9038 [26SE]

——— improve arbitration process for those disputing their eligibility for assistance, or repayment of assistance, following a disaster, H3715, H3716 [27AP]

FERC: allow transfer of ownership of Woodland Pulp LLC Forest City dam to Maine, H906 [7FE]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, H4720 [24MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), H1256 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], H3354 [17AP], E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, H1648 [15MR], H1761, H2037–H2039 [22MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (H.R. 4477), H1492–H1494, H1496 [8MR], H1613 [15MR], H3355 [17AP], H5081 [12JN]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), H1251, H1252 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— promote State laws that hold gun owners liable for negligent gun storage that leads to child access (H.R. 5941), H4762 [5JN]

Flint, MI: status of contaminated water crisis, H5754 [27JN], H7095 [24JY]

GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1291, H1304, H1305 [27FE]

——— report on long-term recovery efforts following Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Ike, and Sandy and terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to prepare Congress for future long-term disaster recovery planning, H3714 [27AP]

Government: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States’ rights, H473, H474 [17JA]

Government regulations: establish a sunset on additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates if certain economic growth rates are not attained, H6188, H6189 [13JY]

——— exempt from additional safeguards any mandate that protects children from sexual predators, prevents domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault, or requires a background check for school and other employees, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6179–H6191 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053–H6057 [11JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), motion to recommit, H6189, H6190 [13JY]

——— require online posting of any consultation with or comments by any non-Federal party during the development of regulatory proposals with unfunded mandates, H6188 [13JY]

Guam: allow the Governor to determine need for temporary nonimmigrant workers (H.R. 6480), H7090 [24JY]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (H.R. 878), H685 [30JA], H1647 [15MR]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (H.R. 6108), H9775, H9776 [10DE]

Immigration: fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs, H9556 [16NO]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H1107–H1112 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H1182 [15FE], H1328–H1330 [27FE], H1421–H1424 [6MR], H3962–H3964 [15MY], H4590 [23MY], H7816 [4SE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (H.R. 6759), H8163 [12SE]

Law enforcement: improve threat assessment and protective intelligence measures in violent crime prevention, H4206 [17MY]

Louisiana: provide for stability of title to certain lands (H.R. 3392), H5603, H5604 [25JN]

Medicaid: funding, H1732 [21MR], H5299, H5300 [20JN], H5512, H5513, H5520 [22JN]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 3325), H9771 [10DE]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (H.R. 7217), H10043–H10052 [11DE], H10275 [19DE]

Minnesota: urge a Prairie Island Indian Community Land Study, E1650 [12DE]

Montana: provide that certain wilderness study areas have been adequately studied for wilderness designation (H.R. 5149), H1380 [6MR]

——— release certain wilderness study areas (H.R. 5148), H1380 [6MR]

NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), H10420–H10424 [20DE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (H.R. 5925), H5304–H5325 [20JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: better align grace period required for non-payment of premiums before discontinuing coverage under qualified health plans with such grace periods provided for under State law, H532 [18JA]

Public lands: reform land management policies, H10424 [20DE]

Public welfare programs: extend grants, measure employment outcomes of exiting recipients, and make corrections to data exchange standards of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 7264), H10124 [12DE]

SEC: specify when a nationally traded security is exempt from State regulation of security offerings, H1141, H1143, H1156, H1157, H1161 [14FE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H30 [9JA], H91, H97, H98, H101, H102, H128, H129 [10JA], H162 [11JA], H175 [16JA], H424, H425, H426 [17JA], H491, H493, H505–H510, H528–H536 [18JA], H585, H586, H594–H596, H598 [20JA], H606, H609 [21JA], H611, H612, H613, H614, H615, H616, H623 [22JA], H1493, H1494 [8MR], E89, E90 [22JA]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H3914–H3918 [10MY], H4863–H4866, H4873–H4878, H4880–H4882 [7JN], H5003 [8JN], H6573 [19JY]

Supreme Court: decision in Arizona v. U.S. relative to authority of local law enforcement to enforce Federal immigration laws, E64 [18JA]

——— decision in Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute relative to cancelling registration of inactive voters and who then fail to respond to mailed notices, H5186 [14JN]

Taxation: allow deductions and credits relating to expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with State law (H.R. 1810), H472, H473 [17JA], H3503 [24AP]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H3436–H3438 [18AP]

——— repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes, H9168, H9169 [28SE], H10473 [20DE]

Tulare, CA: convey and remove reversionary interest of the U.S. in certain lands (H.R. 805), H5593, H5594 [25JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6364), H6467 [18JY]

Voting: require voting systems to produce a voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes and protect such systems from theft, manipulation, and malicious computer hackers, H1320 [27FE]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (H.R. 2978), H9049 [26SE], E283 [8MR], E1082 [26JY], E1126 [7AU]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (H.R. 5609), H5754 [27JN]

Weather: enhance planning, preparation, and dissemination of best practices for extreme weather to increase resiliency, improve regional coordination, and mitigate financial risk, H3716 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 510), S574 [30JA], S4487, S4488, S4494 [27JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S212 [16JA], S214 [17JA], S271–S275, S279 [18JA], S324, S344 [19JA], S442 [22JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S527–S531, S532–S543, S546–S548 [29JA], S574 [30JA]

CDC: investigation of potential cancer clusters funding, S5801 [22AU]

Correctional institutions: reform prison system, S571 [30JA]

Courts: permit other courts to transfer certain cases to U.S. Tax Court (H.R. 3996), S7453 [11DE]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S85–S87 [9JA], S1293 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1401 [6MR], S1660–S1662 [13MR], S1849–S1861, S1864–S1872 [21MR], S2053, S2079–S2081 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (S. 1693), S53 [8JA], S85–S87 [9JA], S145 [11JA], S278 [18JA], S5100 [19JY]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1741, S1744, S1759 [15MR], S1773, S1774, S1780–S1783 [19MR], S1799, S1801, S1807, S1816, S1827–S1830, S1833 [20MR]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR]

——— enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), S8036 [22DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production, S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S4459 [27JN], S7390 [11DE]

——— provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (S. 2667), S2085, S2086, S2128 [12AP], S2132 [16AP], S3016 [6JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S7918–S7921 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: improve prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2954 [4JN], S3882 [13JN]

Dept. of Education: increase maximum discretionary Federal Pell Grants award, S5738 [21AU], S5904, S5905 [23AU]

——— require school administrators to report violent conduct of students to local law enforcement, S1367 [6MR]

Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule on compliance with title X requirements by family planning project recipients in selecting subrecipients to provide services (H.J. Res. 43), S273 [18JA]

——— eliminate title X family planning grants, S6205 [18SE]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401, S423 [21JA]

——— improve guardianship oversight and data collection by designating an online resource center, authorizing State grants for guardianship databases, and sharing guardian background check information (S. 3669), S7192 [28NO]

——— improve State response to opioid abuse crisis by prioritizing State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants to States with high overdose mortality rates and lack of access to treatment, S6471 [3OC]

——— require States to adopt a centralized system to expedite placement of children in foster care or guardianship, or for adoption, across State lines, and provide grants to States to develop such a system, S796 [8FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: amend the Real ID Act to permit Freely Associated States to meet identification requirements (H.R. 3398), S7332, S7333 [6DE]

——— establish an election security grant program (S. 3116), S4989 [17JY]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2711, S2731 [16MY]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (S. 2703), S3011 [6JN]

——— call to end condition of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding for States on compliance with enforcement of Federal immigration law, S2463 [26AP]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership, S2753, S2763 [17MY]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), S7311 [5DE], S7372 [6DE]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (S. 772), House amendment, S1968 [22MR]

——— reauthorize Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program and promote initiatives to reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism (S. 2070), S7841 [19DE]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (S. 2492), S1367 [6MR], S1719 [14MR], S1863 [21MR]

——— rescission of policy placing a low priority on Federal enforcement of marijuana laws in States with legalized marijuana, S33, S39–S42 [4JA]

Dept. of the Interior: empower States to manage the development and production of oil and gas on available Federal land (S. 2319), S301 [18JA]

Dept. of Transportation: require State safety oversight agencies to inspect public rail transit systems and develop risk-based inspection guidance for such agencies (S. 3139), S6310 [25SE]

Depts. of Justice and Transportation: authorize Federal funding to integrate U.S. territories into the national AMBER Alert system (S. 3461), S7624 [13DE]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2066 [11AP], S2414 [25AP], S2463, S2469–S2472 [26AP], S2909–S2911 [24MY], S2973 [5JN], S3873, S3874 [13JN], S4491, S4492 [27JN]

——— address trafficking of illicit fentanyl, S3945–S3947 [14JN], S6049 [6SE]

——— allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana, S7753 [18DE]

——— prevent regulatory oversight from disrupting ability of emergency medical personnel to administer certain controlled substances (S. 916), S2882–S2884 [23MY]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2062 [11AP], S2570 [9MY], S3395 [11JN]

——— status, S3875 [13JN]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, S5245–S5249 [24JY], S5399 [26JY], S5469 [31JY], S5534 [1AU]

Elections: protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats, S2856 [23MY], S3743 [12JN]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2261), S145 [11JA], S671, S672 [7FE], S1374 [6MR], S5821 [22AU]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2593), S1913 [22MR], S5057 [18JY], S5247 [24JY], S5499 [31JY]

Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]

EPA: proposed regulations allowing States more authority in creating plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants, S5733 [21AU], S5888–S5890, S5895–S5899 [23AU]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), S8036 [22DE]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities, S6709 [9OC], S6743 [10OC]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (S. 2364), S583 [30JA]

FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (S. 2853), S2699–S2701, S2708 [16MY]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as information service (S. 2853), unanimous-consent request, S2700, S2701 [16MY]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), S5340–S5342 [25JY]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), unanimous-consent request, S5340 [25JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, S5541 [1AU]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve social programs, S796, S800 [8FE]

FEMA: establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants in Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (S. 2385), S4456 [26JN]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 600), S5126 [23JY]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, S1276, S1277, S1279 [28FE], S1575 [8MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, S1885, S1889, S1891 [22MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (S. 2135), S39 [4JA], S481 [24JA], S571 [30JA], S1143 [15FE], S1203, S1206 [26FE], S1223, S1227 [27FE], S1257, S1260–S1262 [28FE], S1299 [1MR], S1345 [6MR], S1533–S1535 [8MR], S1618, S1620 [12MR], S1647, S1655 [13MR], S1719, S1721–S1723 [14MR], S1758 [15MR], S1774, S1776 [19MR], S1863 [21MR], S2785 [21MY]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (S. 1923), S1863 [21MR]

Florida: proposal to revise Medicaid enrollment regulations, S2609 [10MY]

Gambling: acknowledge rights of States relative to sports wagering and maintain a distinct Federal interest in the integrity and character of professional and amateur sporting contests (S. 3793), S7930 [19DE]

Hawaii: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by the Kilauea Volcano eruption, S4719 [28JN]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, S856 [12FE], S930 [14FE], S1272, S1273 [28FE], S1406 [7MR], S1695 [14MR]

Insurance: allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exchanges, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies, S1751–S1753 [15MR], S1905–S1913, S1918, S1919, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY], S3284 [7JN], S3891, S3892 [13JN], S3962 [18JN], S5409 [26JY], S6767 [10OC], S7889 [19DE]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: reauthorize (S. 1425), S69, S72 [8JA]

IRS: impact of proposed rule limiting the type of charitable contributions that are deductible on Federal taxes on programs providing State tax credits for donations to State-approved funds, S6123 [12SE]

Medicaid: importance, S5445 [30JY]

Montana: release certain wilderness study areas (S. 2206), S1352 [6MR]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress, S7900–S7904 [19DE]

NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System (S. 2200), S7805–S7809 [18DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of Medicaid expansion, S3890 [13JN]

——— provide for stabilization in the individual health insurance market, S435 [22JA]

Postal Service: provide certain nonpostal property, products, and services on behalf of State, local, and tribal governments (S. 3532), S6390 [28SE], S6556 [4OC]

Public lands: reform land management policies, S7891, S7900–S7904 [19DE]

——— reform land management policies, unanimous-consent request, S7899, S7900 [19DE]

Puerto Rico: establish an oversight board to assist Puerto Rico in managing its public finances, S2783 [21MY]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S118, S119 [10JA], S144, S164 [11JA], S214, S219 [17JA], S266, S275–S278, S281, S283–S285, S289 [18JA], S315, S318–S323, S326, S329, S339–S341, S343, S352 [19JA], S359, S363, S373–S379 [20JA], S395–S402, S411–S412, S415–S427 [21JA], S430 [22JA], S445–S449 [23JA], S485 [24JA], S515 [25JA], S799, S800 [8FE]

——— extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S. 1827), S28 [4JA], S50, S61, S63, S75 [8JA], S92, S100 [9JA]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, S2712 [16MY], S4258 [20JN]

Sports: implement regulations on legalized sports gambling, S5907 [23AU]

States: allow regulations on use of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid from firefighting foam, S2194, S2197 [17AP]

Supreme Court: decision in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, S2857 [23MY], S7309 [5DE]

Taxation: repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes, S6123 [12SE]

U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (S. Res. 544), S3861 [12JN]

Reports

Arizona Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) Planning Convention: Representative Gosar, E25 [10JA]

Proposal To Lower ACA Premiums by More Than 40% and Cover 3.2 Million More: Tammy Tomczyk and Kurt Giesa, Oliver Wyman (organization), S1752 [15MR], S1912 [22MR]

Reports filed

Access to Increased Drug Disposal Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2645), S4035 [19JN]

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 115–572), H1220 [20FE]

Combat Online Predators Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4203) (H. Rept. 115–627), H3094 [10AP]

Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 772) (H. Rept. 115–86), H17 [8JA]

Consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5925) (H. Rept. 115–767), H5361 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization and Injury or Death From Wandering Characteristics of Children With Autism Reduction: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2070) (S. Rept. 115–200), S298 [18JA]

Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 115–597), H1607 [14MR]

Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5597) (H. Rept. 115–896), H7750 [10AU]

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5079) (S. Rept. 115–355), S6924 [13NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5079) (H. Rept. 115–606), H1697 [19MR]

Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5099) (H. Rept. 115–603), H1697 [19MR]

Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States (EMPOWERS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6345) (H. Rept. 115–1051), H9667 [27NO]

Indian Communities’ Public Safety Services Advancements: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1953) (S. Rept. 115–433), S7584 [13DE]

Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3906) (H. Rept. 115–828), H6262 [16JY]

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 237) (H. Rept. 115–1038), H9573 [20NO]

La Paz County Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2630) (S. Rept. 115–365), S6963 [14NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 115–536), H676 [29JA]

Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1219), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 115–403), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3392) (H. Rept. 115–768), H5361 [20JN]

Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 569), S7274 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 569) (S. Rept. 115–428), S7431 [11DE]

Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 701) (S. Rept. 115–204), S612 [5FE]

Maritime Border Security Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5869) (H. Rept. 115–918), H7823 [4SE]

Medicaid Drug Review, Utilization, Good Governance (Medicaid DRUG) Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5799) (H. Rept. 115–728), H5091 [12JN]

National Securities Exchange Regulatory Parity Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4546) (H. Rept. 115–525), H628 [25JA]

NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2200) (S. Rept. 115–256), S2834 [22MY]

Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness (PREPARE) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4177) (H. Rept. 115–1028), H9525 [14NO]

Preserving America’s Battlefields Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6108) (H. Rept. 115–1040), H9573 [20NO]

Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3996) (H. Rept. 115–598), H1607 [14MR]

REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3398) (H. Rept. 115–945), H8169 [12SE]

Regional Economic and Community Development Commissions Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3288) (H. Rept. 115–1027), H9525 [14NO]

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 115–561), H1211 [15FE]

Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1693) (S. Rept. 115–199), S138 [10JA]

Strengthening the Economy With Critical Untapped Resources To Expand (SECURE) American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4239) (H. Rept. 115–1000), H9462 [2NO]

Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 805) (H. Rept. 115–579), H1265 [26FE]

Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 50) (S. Rept. 115–447), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 50) (H. Rept. 115–798), H5980 [29JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

Statements

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: John F. Clark, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H1298 [27FE]

——— Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook, Inc., H1295 [27FE]

Congress Must Act Now To Prevent Premium Spikes and Coverage Losses for Millions of Americans, Say 20 Patient and Consumer Groups: Several Patient and Consumer Organizations, S1911 [22MR]

Summaries

Allow States To Establish Reinsurance Programs, Give States Flexibility To Provide Affordable Health Insurance Options Outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Exchanges, and Continue Cost-Sharing Premium Subsidies, S1912 [22MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 725, consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act, H790 [6FE]

H. Res. 748, consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1277 [27FE]

H. Res. 918, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H. Res. 985, consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act and H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6053 [11JY]

H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, H6185–H6187 [13JY]

H.R. 68, Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program reauthorization, H9391 [28SE]

H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H815 [6FE]

H.R. 805, Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act, H5593 [25JN]

H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1301 [27FE]

H.R. 2630, La Paz County Land Conveyance Act, H6621 [23JY]

H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2732 [16MY], H1573 [14MR], H4793 [6JN]

H.R. 3392, Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability Act, H5603 [25JN]

H.R. 3398, REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act, H9081 [26SE]

H.R. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act, H6219 [16JY]

H.R. 3996, Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act, H1570 [14MR]

H.R. 4203, Combat Online Predators Act, S8036 [22DE], H3078 [10AP]

H.R. 4284, Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids (INFO) Act, H5034 [12JN]

H.R. 5075, Ashanti Alert Act, H8817 [25SE]

H.R. 5079, DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act, H1667 [19MR]

H.R. 5099, Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act, H1665 [19MR]

H.R. 5869, Maritime Border Security Review Act, H7796 [4SE]

H.R. 5925, Coordinated Response Through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing (CRISIS) Act, H5304–H5321 [20JN]

H.R. 6108, Preserving America’s Battlefields Act, H9775 [10DE]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

H.R. 7217, Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries (IMPROVE) Act, H10043–H10047 [11DE]

H.R. 7279, Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, H10288 [19DE]

S. 772, AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act, H1233 [26FE]

S. 916, Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act, S2882–S2884 [23MY]

S. 1425, Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act, S69–S75 [8JA]

S. 2200, NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System reauthorization, S7806–S7809 [18DE], H10420–H10422 [20DE]

S. 2385, Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats Act, S4456–S4458 [26JN]

S. 2667, Hemp Farming Act, S2124 [12AP]

S. 2703, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2264 [18AP]

S. 2890, Dept. of Defense improvement of prosecution of criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, S2796 [21MY]

S. 3139, Transit Rail Inspection Practices (TRIP) Act, S6310 [25SE]

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

S. 3461, AMBER Alert Nationwide Act, S7624 [13DE]

S. Con. Res. 42, support EPA vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act, S5588 [1AU]

S. Res. 433, declare enactment of Marketplace Fairness Act would harm the economy by creating an online sales tax that would create undue burden on small businesses and entrepreneurs and provide no benefit to States without sales taxes, S1688 [13MR]

S. Res. 544. U.S. Coral Reef Task Force anniversary, S3764 [12JN]

FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE de FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FIFA)

Bills and resolutions

Russia: condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H4849 [6JN]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 38), S3294 [7JN] (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1373 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Russia: condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (H. Res. 926), E785 [6JN]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 111), H3474–H3476 [24AP]

Remarks in Senate

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 111), S3862 [12JN]

Texts of

H. Con Res. 111, recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., H3474 [24AP]

S. Con. Res. 38, recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., S3296 [7JN]

FEEDING AMERICA (organization)

Letters

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, H9105 [27SE]

FEHSENFELD, FRED M., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1603 [6DE], E1691, E1706 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7578 [13DE]

FEINBERG, GAIL

Remarks in House

California 3d Congressional District: Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE (a Senator from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4431, S4438, S4443, S4447, S4448, S4454 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3227, S3232, S3253, S3262 [6JN], S3595, S3638, S3710, S3717 [11JN], S3918 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5697 [16AU], S5731 [20AU], S5849, S5851 [22AU], S5936 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S7936 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5274, S5307, S5308 [24JY], S5433 [26JY], S5500, S5501, S5519 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1383 [6MR], S1462, S1469, S1483 [7MR], S1585 [8MR], S1632 [12MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4050 [19JN]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S196 [16JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6361 [27SE]

Taxation: modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), S6237 [18SE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5895, energy and water development, legislative branch, and military construction and veterans’ services appropriations, S4891 [11JY]

Articles and editorials

Fate of Divisive Judicial Nominee From North Carolina Uncertain Amid Criticism, Seung Min Kim and John Wagner, Washington (DC) Post, S7203 [29NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S6029 [4SE]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

American Heart Month: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S6439 [2OC]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see S. 2488), S1316 [1MR]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1579 [8MR]

——— restrict use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (see S. 2047), S1379 [6MR]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2075 [11AP]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2775 [17MY]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

Bureau of Prisons: improve compassionate release process (see S. 2471), S2041 [10AP]

Bureau of the Census: make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S2014 [9AP]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S5719 [20AU]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Colleges and universities: support community college and industry partnerships (see S. 2390), S703 [7FE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S1687 [13MR]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see S. 2393), S4344 [21JN]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

——— permit other courts to transfer certain cases to U.S. Tax Court (see S. 3339), S5582 [1AU]

Credit: exclude from credit reports medical debt that is recently delinquent or has been paid, provide for a timetable for verification of medical debt, and increase efficiency of credit markets with more perfect information (see S. 3351), S5692 [16AU]

——— improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE]

Crime: clarify that using drugs to cause a person to engage in a commercial sex act constitutes coercion and using drugs to provide or obtain the labor or services of a person constitutes forced labor (see S. 2429), S967 [14FE]

——— make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (see S. 3170), S4734 [28JN]

——— make certain corrections relative to laws governing possession by a restricted person of biological agents or toxins (see S. 2), S7256 [3DE]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN]

DEA: commemorate anniversary, honor employees killed or injured in service, and thank all past and present employees (see S. Res. 578), S5066 [18JY]

——— enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse (see S. 2535), S1629 [12MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: enter into self-determination contracts with Indian tribes and tribal organizations to carry out Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3046), S3907 [13JN]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (see S. Res. 61), S4917 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— award career pathways innovation grants to local educational agencies to encourage partnerships with businesses to help students explore a variety of career pathways (see S. 2775), S2518 [7MY]

——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see S. 3408), S6038 [5SE]

——— establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see S. 978), S2725 [16MY]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— reauthorize foreign language and international education programs at colleges and universities (see S. 2255), S1220 [26FE]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S1287 [28FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 693), S7432 [11DE]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 2358), S581 [30JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

——— reduce ability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to engage in enforcement actions that harm unaccompanied alien children and ensure safety and welfare of such children (see S. 3624), S6964 [14NO]

Dept. of HUD: improve transitional housing services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (see S. 2230), S2075 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S520 [25JA]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2484 [26AP]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see S. 2577), S1845 [20MR]

Dept. of Labor: provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see S. 3131), S4369 [25JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (see S. 2720), S2321 [19AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see S. 2501), S6277 [24SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for presumption of service-connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain (see S. 3373), S5931 [23AU]

District of Columbia: statehood (see S. 1278), S4916 [11JY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3294 [7JN]

Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S6144 [12SE]

——— allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see S. 3032), S6144 [12SE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S7088 [26NO]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 496), S2485 [26AP]

Elections: protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (see S. 2593), S6060 [6SE]

Employment: allow workers to make requests about schedules without fear of retaliation and ensure employers consider such requests in order to provide more stable and predictable schedules for employees (see S. 1386), S2041 [10AP]

——— provide for certain contracting requirements to promote fair and safe workplaces (see S. 3077), S3951 [14JN]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S581 [30JA]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see S. 528), S110 [9JA]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S6496 [3OC]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

FDA: require review of durations of use of approved indications of medically-important antibiotics labeled for use in animals (see S. 3099), S4281 [20JN]

FEC: require additional disclosures relative to donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee (see S. 2695), S2261 [18AP]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see S. 2295), S1339 [5MR]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see S. Res. 678), S6816 [11OC]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.: establish a relief fund to provide investors with the full value of unpaid arbitration awards issued against regulated brokers or brokerage firms (see S. 2499), S4344 [21JN]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see S. 3300), S5517 [31JY]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]

——— prohibit purchase of an assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age (see S. 2470), S1286 [28FE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1945), S1220 [26FE]

Foreign trade: require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (see S. 3329), S5933 [23AU]

Forest Service: provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see S. 3333), S5582 [1AU]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 387), S581 [30JA]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S2835 [22MY]

FRS: require Federal reserve banks to interview one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity when appointing Federal reserve bank presidents (see S. 2829), S2623 [10MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2486 [26AP]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see S. Res. 286), S2076 [11AP]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S2486 [26AP]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see S. 3033), S3602 [11JN]

Immigration: provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2468), S1286 [28FE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S3983 [18JN]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S6060 [6SE]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S4843 [9JY]

——— increase accountability of insurance companies, strengthen consumer protections, and improve quality and affordability of health insurance (see S. 2582), S1950 [22MR]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S1338 [5MR]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (see S. Res. 431), S1630 [12MR]

Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see S. 3517), S6342 [26SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Li Ka-shing: tribute (see S. Res. 520), S2878 [23MY]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S1765 [15MR]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (see S. 2897), S2835 [22MY]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S6926 [13NO]

Medicare: establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2554 [8MY]

——— provide for an option for individuals age 55 to 64 to buy into Medicare (see S. 1742), S2486 [26AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 479), S2553 [8MY]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S5692 [16AU]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 439), S1790 [19MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2271), S876 [12FE]

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day: support goals (see S. Res. 508), S2726 [16MY]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 449), S1948 [22MR]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S2924 [24MY]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Forensic Science Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 656), S6356 [27SE]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 639), S6224 [18SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S5620 [15AU]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 645), S6277 [24SE]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see S. Res. 483), S2440 [25AP]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 499), S2485 [26AP]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 390), S581 [30JA]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Trauma Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 346), S2775 [17MY]

National Trauma-Informed Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 346), S2775 [17MY]

National Wear Red Day: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1895), S2440 [25AP]

Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 3543), S6495 [3OC]

——— tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (see S. Res. 444), S1948 [22MR]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (see S. Res. 535), S3035 [6JN]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (see S. 2265), S5067 [18JY]

——— report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S6191 [17SE]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees wishing to advocate for improved wages, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment and provide stronger remedies for interference with these rights (see S. 2143), S2013 [9AP]

NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (see S. 2740), S2391 [24AP]

——— make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

Nuclear weapons: prevent a nuclear arms race resulting from weakened international restrictions on proliferation of intermediate- and shorter-range missiles (see S. 3667), S7190 [28NO]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3757), S7586 [13DE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Park and Recreation Month: designate (see S. Res. 569), S4843 [9JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patent and Trademark Office: extend period to set or adjust certain fees (see S. 3416), S6058 [6SE]

Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (see S. 2286), S138 [10JA]

Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see S. 3436), S6142 [12SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6306 [25SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see S. 2321), S300 [18JA]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see S. 2360), S1380 [6MR]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (see S. Res. 584), S5108 [19JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Saudi Arabia: condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners (see S. Res. 714), S7319 [5DE]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

SEC: require disclosure of payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination (see S. 2454), S1243 [27FE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY]

Small business: study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (see S. 3483), S6818 [11OC]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Sound recording and reproducing: provide for payment of performance royalties to certain producers, mixers, and sound engineers of sound recordings (see S. 2625), S1948 [22MR]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer (see S. 3250), S5108 [19JY]

——— extend certain tax credits relative to electric cars (see S. 3449), S6189 [17SE]

——— provide a credit for eldercare expenses (see S. 3028), S3602 [11JN]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, and certain California wildfires (see S. 3648), S7051 [15NO]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S1949 [22MR]

——— require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3756), S7586 [13DE]

Tibetan Rights Day: observance (see S. Res. 408), S1165 [15FE] (see S. Res. 429), S1578 [8MR]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties (see S. Res. 562), S4734 [28JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S5005 [17JY]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 2990), S2991 [5JN]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S6305 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see S. Res. 540), S3760 [12JN]

DEA: report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (see S. 2838), S2678 [15MY]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (see S. 2561), S1765 [15MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow issuance of binding operational directives to remove compromised software from Federal networks without providing prior notice to affected private entities (see S. 2743), S2391 [24AP]

Dept. of Justice: establish a section with responsibility for enforcement of laws against suspected operatives or agents of foreign governments and improve enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (see S. 2482), S1316 [1MR]

Dept. of the Interior: convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (see S. 3001), S3034 [6JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see S. 2881), S2773 [17MY]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (see S. 3155), S4733 [28JN]

Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 2773), S2484 [26AP]

FTC: eliminate common carrier exemption for telecommunications companies in order to allow investigation of companies that enable illegal robocalling (see S. 3668), S7190 [28NO]

——— regulate use of automated software programs, or bots, intended to impersonate or replicate human activity on social media and prohibit use of such programs for political advertising (see S. 3127), S4369 [25JN]

Golden State Warriors (basketball team): tribute (see S. Res. 550), S3982 [18JN]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 686), S6924 [13NO]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: anniversary of Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) (see S. Con. Res. 39), S3601 [11JN]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 612), S5831 [22AU]

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

National Girls & Women in Sports Day: observance (see S. Res. 398), S704 [7FE]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6223 [18SE]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 730), S7586 [13DE]

University of California: anniversary (see S. Res. 438), S1790 [19MR]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]

Women’s Congressional Staff Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 630), S6189 [17SE]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc. (see S. Res. 685), S6885 [12OC]

Letters

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Phil Angelides, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, S1654 [13MR]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 2773, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, S2487 [26AP]

Memorandums

Recommended Lawsuit Against North Carolina Republican Party, Helms Campaign for Senate Committee, et al.: John P. Dunne and Lee H. Rubin, Dept. of Justice (1991), S7204 [29NO]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S542 [29JA]

Appropriations: making continuing, S8012• [21DE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1818 [20MR], S7164 [28NO]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1673 [13MR], S7345, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on Antarctic ice sheet, S7345 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1673 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on frequency of wildfires, S7345 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1673 [13MR], S7345 [6DE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S7042 [15NO]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S645 [6FE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6744 [10OC]

Crime: increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), S6491 [3OC]

DEA: report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (S. 2838), S2680 [15MY]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (S. 2561), S1766 [15MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3881 [13JN], S3979 [18JN]

——— require congressional authorization for funding to develop low-yield nuclear weapons, S3881 [13JN], S3979 [18JN], S4019 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), House amendment, S8012• [21DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7773 [18DE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S7042 [15NO]

——— convey title of canal system to Contra Costa Water District of the Central Valley Project in California (S. 3001), S3036 [6JN]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S646 [6FE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S4018 [19JN]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6744 [10OC]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6174 [17SE]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2367 [24AP]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to views on sexual orientation or gender identity, S2367 [24AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1653 [13MR]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S645 [6FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4018 [19JN]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7203, S7205 [29NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7203, S7205 [29NO]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), House amendment, S225 [17JA]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (S. 3155), S4737 [28JN]

Feldman, Peter A.: nomination to the CPSC, S6323 [26SE]

Firearms: gun control, S3757 [12JN]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (S. 3304), S5506 [31JY]

——— prohibit purchase of an assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age (S. 2470), S1289 [28FE]

Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (S. 2773), S2487 [26AP]

Golden State Warriors (basketball team): tribute (S. Res. 550), S3984 [18JN]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S8012• [21DE]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2719 [16MY]

——— suitability to be CIA Director relative to role in CIA detention and interrogation program, S2719 [16MY]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S8012• [21DE]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6744 [10OC]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6744 [10OC]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S6175 [17SE]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S225 [17JA]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6561 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6561 [5OC]

Labeling: make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate labeling of products made in the U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (S. 118), unanimous-consent request, S5044 [18JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, S4018 [19JN]

Lloyd, Scott: call for removal as Dept. of HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement Director relative to actions and policies on women’s reproductive health, S1786 [19MR]

National Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA]

National Girls & Women in Sports Day: observance (S. Res. 398), S708 [7FE]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA]

National Women’s History Month: designate (S. Res. 448), S1954 [22MR]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (S. Res. 632), S6232 [18SE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7773 [18DE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Frances H. Arnold for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

——— recognition of George P. Smith for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

——— recognition of Gregory P. Winter for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3757 [12JN]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2455 [26AP]

Presidential appointments: use of Senate blue-slip courtesy relative to confirmation of judicial nominees, S7205 [29NO]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, S225 [17JA]

Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

Roisman, Elad L.: nomination to the SEC, S6026 [4SE]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S7042 [15NO]

Sports: require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), House amendment, S589 [30JA]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 730), S7599 [13DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S1786 [19MR]

University of California: anniversary (S. Res. 438), S1794 [19MR]

Votes: position on missed, S6806 [11OC], S8012 [21DE]

Water: require EPA and Bureau of Reclamation agreement on administration of loan program for storage, recycling, and other water supply projects, S6744 [10OC]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1673 [13MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H72 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S144 [11JA]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc. (S. Res. 685), S6885 [12OC]

Statements

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) Report on CIA Detention and Interrogation Program: John McCain (2014), S5983 [28AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 685, Senate Legal Counsel testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc., S6885 [12OC]

Tributes

Kennedy, Kate, S2964• [4JN]

McCain, John, S5982 [28AU]

McCaskill, Senator, S7558 [13DE]

Tunney, John V., S1312 [1MR]

FELDBLUM, CHAI R.

Remarks in Senate

EEOC: nomination, S7861, S7863 [19DE]

——— nomination, unanimous-consent request, S7862 [19DE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S7861 [19DE]

FELDMAN, PETER A.

Cloture motions

CPSC: nomination, S6209 [18SE], S6270 [24SE], S6292 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

CPSC: nomination, S6209 [18SE], S6291 [25SE], S6313, S6323 [26SE]

Reports filed

Nomination to the CPSC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4512 [27JN]

FELDSTEIN, JOSHUA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5652 [26JN]

FELLION, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E971 [6JY]

FELLOWS, VIRGINIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E338 [19MR]

FELTEN, EDWARD W.

Remarks in Senate

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: nomination to be Chairman, S6804, S6806 [11OC]

Reports filed

Nomination to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4343 [21JN]

FELTY, CATHY

Remarks in Senate

Bay County, FL: Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

FENDER, ERIK

Remarks in House

New Mexico: tribute to Pueblo Pottery Mug project artist participants, E1420 [16OC]

FENGEL, BRIAN

Appointments

Medal of Valor Review Board, H10115 [12DE]

FENNELL, DREWRY N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E272 [7MR]

FENNELL, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E109 [29JA]

FENNELL, VERONICA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E109 [29JA]

FERENCZ, BENJAMIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E345 [20MR]

FERGUSON, A. DREW, IV (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4717 [24MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: provide penalties for the sale of any Purple Heart awarded to a member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 544), H737 [2FE]

Atlanta United FC (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 1179), H10210 [13DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H7743 [3AU]

Colleges and universities: require the FBI to create a list of foreign intelligence threats to higher education and require reporting to Dept. of Education of certain gifts from such entities (see H.R. 6821), H8887 [25SE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 8), H4738 [1JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a National Accuracy Clearinghouse to reduce improper Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments to participants receiving assistance in multiple States (see H.R. 4919), H3507 [24AP]

——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see H.R. 4058), H554 [18JA]

Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H629 [25JA]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (see H.R. 4508), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9668 [27NO]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see H.R. 4910), H1268 [26FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H5649 [25JN]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H3783 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct outreach to veterans on effect of certain delayed payments of claims for emergency medical care and submit to Congress an annual report on such delayed payments (see H.R. 5500), H8172 [12SE]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H737 [2FE]

——— enter into memorandum of understanding with a national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs under which departmental health care providers shall query such network (see H.R. 3832), H784 [5FE]

——— establish a pilot program to provide dental care to certain veterans (see H.R. 1749), H132 [10JA]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H4285 [21MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H2043 [22MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Drugs: end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans (see H.R. 2920), H3707 [26AP]

——— establish additional registration requirements for prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 3964), H584 [19JA]

——— improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H3707 [26AP]

FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see H.R. 4682), H405 [16JA]

Federal employees: remove limitations on Federal employment for individuals legally using marijuana according to laws of the State in which they reside (see H.R. 6589), H7722 [26JY]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5975 [28JN]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (see H.R. 4979), H1127 [13FE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H3936 [11MY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H625 [22JA]

——— prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 1536), H583 [19JA]

Immigration: fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9439 [19OC]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H625 [22JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9691 [28NO]

Insurance: require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H1267 [26FE]

Iran: condemn 1988 massacre of political prisoners and call for justice for victims (see H. Res. 188), H3744 [27AP]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H552 [18JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3746 [1MY]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2106), H9569 [16NO]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 13), H9574 [20NO]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H6650 [23JY]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H554 [18JA]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H3506 [24AP]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H554 [18JA]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H3834 [8MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H4584 [22MY]

OSHA: authorize the Voluntary Protection Programs (see H.R. 1444), H6264 [16JY]

——— require immediate notification to an employer of a penalty, prohibit public notice of such citation for a certain period, and require public notice when an employer successfully contests any proposed penalty (see H.R. 5870), H6264 [16JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: extend moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 4894), H733 [30JA]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H7728 [26JY]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H3742 [27AP]

Public debt: ensure payment of interest and principal of the debt of the U.S. (see H.R. 422), H4730 [24MY]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H4243 [18MY]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H6464 [17JY]

Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA: designate (see H.R. 6719), H7919 [6SE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H3507 [24AP]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (see H.R. 535), H19 [8JA]

Tariff: modernize temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 4318), H405 [16JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: make permanent certain changes made to the child tax credit (see H.R. 5903), H6465 [17JY]

Taxation: allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see H.R. 4736), H555 [18JA]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— permit unborn children to be account beneficiaries of section 529 education savings accounts (see H.R. 4794), H555 [18JA]

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H3783 [7MY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3783 [7MY]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H1729 [20MR]

Technology: promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce (see H.R. 4829), H552 [18JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9744 [29NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9569 [16NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Immigration: strengthen border security by authorizing construction of a wall, improving technology, securing ports of entry, hiring more agents, using National Guard support, and penalizing illegal immigration (see H.R. 6415), H6557 [18JY]

IRS: restrict immediate sale of seized property to perishable goods (see H.R. 5446), H3094 [10AP]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H4738 [1JN]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

States: prohibit from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional or driver’s licenses or issuing penalties due to student loan default (see H.R. 6156), H5362 [20JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Immigration: strengthen border security by authorizing construction of a wall, improving technology, securing ports of entry, hiring more agents, using National Guard support, and penalizing illegal immigration (H.R. 6415), H6558 [18JY]

IRS: restrict immediate sale of seized property to perishable goods (H.R. 5446), H3095 [10AP]

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (H.R. 5988), H4738 [1JN]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (H.R. 5324), H1698 [19MR]

States: prohibit from suspending, revoking, or denying State-issued professional or driver’s licenses or issuing penalties due to student loan default (H.R. 6156), H5362 [20JN]

Remarks

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3182 [12AP]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), Senate amendment, H7193, H7194 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4717 [24MY]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7852 [5SE]

GSA: ensure competition in commercial e-commerce portal procurement program, H4717 [24MY]

IRS: restrict immediate sale of seized property to perishable goods (H.R. 5446), H3367 [17AP]

LaGrange, GA: tribute to firefighters injured in house fire, H9395 [28SE]

Pratt & Whitney Co.: Columbus, GA, facility recipient of Georgia Dept. of Economic Development and Technical College System of Georgia Large Manufacturer of the Year award, E539• [25AP]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6639 [23JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1201 [15FE], H1684, H1685, H1686, H1687, H1688 [19MR], H5029 [12JN], H6047 [11JY]

Tributes

Collins, Mac, H9806 [10DE]

Miller, Zell, H3876 [9MY]

FERGUSON, JERMAINE

Remarks in House

Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth: observance of Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, H4592 [23MY]

FERGUSON, JONATHAN

Remarks in House

Fayetteville, NC: tribute to Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award recipients, E947 [28JN]

FERNANDEZ, DAVID

Remarks in House

Dominican Republic: tribute to American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic, H3764 [7MY]

FERNANDEZ, JOSIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E355 [21MR]

FERNANDEZ, LIBBY

Remarks in House

Mercy Pedalers, Inc.: anniversary, E1268 [20SE]

FERNANDEZ, MAI

Letters

Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act, S6819 [11OC]

FERNANDEZ, MARIAH

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E303 [13MR]

FERNANDEZ, MOISES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E717 [23MY]

FERNANDINA, FL

Remarks in Senate

Jernigan, Asa: Fernandina County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]

FERNANDINA BEACH, FL

Remarks in House

Albert, Jennifer: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H10190 [13DE]

FERNANDINA COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Jernigan, Asa: Fernandina County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2034 [10AP]

FERNDALE, CA

Remarks in House

Vernon, John: Humboldt County, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1509 [13NO]

FERNDALE, MI

Remarks in House

Ferndale Free Clinic: anniversary, E663 [16MY]

FERRER, CARL

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of human trafficking on the Internet, S52 [8JA]

FERRIS, SARAH

Articles and editorials

Conservatives Irate Over GOP’s Spending Hypocrisy, H3109 [11AP]

FERTILIZER INSTITUTE

Letters

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act, S7224 [29NO]

FESKO, TIMOTHY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1407 [16OC]

FESTUS, MO

Remarks in House

Festus High School: tribute to boys’ cross country team, E1748 [3JA]

FETVEIT, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E998 [11JY]

FETZER, BARNEY AND KATHLEEN

Remarks in House

Fetzer Vineyards (company): anniversary, E299 [13MR]

FETZER VINEYARDS (company)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E299 [13MR]

FEWELL, CHUCK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1498 [6NO]

FEWOX, GROVER C.

Letters

Tribute to Grover C. Fewox: D.M. Agnew, Naval Weapons Station Charleston, SC, H9098 [27SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9098 [27SE]

FICARRO, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Bellefonte, PA: Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology landscaping team winners of Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Education Landscape Exhibits competition, H96 [10JA]

FIELDER, CHRIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E822 [12JN]

FIELDS, BEVERLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1436 [23OC]

FIELDS, DAVID

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7652 [17DE]

FIELDS, EARL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5713 [20AU]

FIELDS, ETHAN P.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E839 [14JN]

FIELDS, SUZANNE

Articles and editorials

Disappearing ‘Man’s Man Blues’, E1336 [28SE]

FIENBERG, JOYCE

Amendments

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9507 [13NO]

Bills and resolutions

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9506 [13NO], E1546 [20NO]

Remarks in Senate

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S7030 [15NO]

Tribute, S7043 [15NO]

Statements

Shooting at Pittsburgh, PA, Tree of Life Synagogue and Rising Anti-Semitism: Israel Zoberman, E1564 [28NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 1138, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, H9506 [13NO]

FIERI, GUY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1190 [4SE]

50 VOTES FOR THE WALL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 7073), H9739 [29NO]

FIGGINS, LOIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E967 [3JY]

FIGHT ILLICIT NETWORKS AND DETECT (FIND) TRAFFICKING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3179), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6069), H5093 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6069), H5589, H5590 [25JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6069) (H. Rept. 115–781), H5647 [25JN]

Texts of

H.R. 6069, provisions, H5589 [25JN]

FIGHT RUSSIAN CORRUPTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2820), H4141, H4142 [17MY]

FIGHTING FRAUD TO PROTECT CARE FOR SENIORS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 6690), H7776 [28AU]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8119 [12SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8120 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6690), H8118–H8120 [12SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6690) (H. Rept. 115–936), H8106 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6690, provisions, H8118 [12SE]

FIGHTING OPIOID ABUSE IN TRANSPORTATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2848) (S. Rept. 115–286), S4512 [27JN]

FIJI, REPUBLIC OF THE

Reports filed

Nomination of Joseph J. Celia To Be Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tonga: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5422 [26JY]

FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Observance (see S. Res. 678), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1124), H9431 [12OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 678, observance, S6823 [11OC]

FILIPINO AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Filipino American History Month: observance (see S. Res. 678), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1124), H9431 [12OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 678, Filipino American History Month, S6823 [11OC]

FILLMORE, JING-MEI

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E341 [20MR]

FILLMORE, XUEDAN

Remarks in House

Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E352 [21MR]

FILMS see Motion Pictures

FILOMENO, JESSENIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E589 [7MY]

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: prohibit requirement of compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board current expected credit loss (CECL) standard and require SEC consideration of impacts of proposed accounting principles (see H.R. 7394), H10586 [21DE]

FINANCIAL CHOICE ACT

Letters

Provisions: several State Attorneys General, H1139 [14FE]

FINANCIAL CRISIS INQUIRY COMMISSION

Letters

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1654 [13MR]

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Investments: establish a relief fund to provide investors with the full value of unpaid arbitration awards issued against regulated brokers or brokerage firms (see S. 2499), S1378 [6MR]

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION LIVING WILL IMPROVEMENT ACT

Letters

Provisions: Anthony Cimino, Financial Services Roundtable (organization), H651 [29JA]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, H652 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4292), H650–H652 [29JA]

Texts of

H.R. 4292, provisions, H650 [29JA]

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Addresses

Trump Administration Goals and Accomplishments: Senator Alexander, S2614 [10MY]

Amendments

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3794 [8MY]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), consideration (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7856, H7857, H7858, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7837 [5SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1623 [15MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1381, S1382, S1383, S1384, S1386, S1387, S1388, S1389, S1390, S1394 [6MR], S1432, S1446, S1462, S1463, S1464, S1465, S1466, S1468, S1469, S1470, S1471, S1472, S1473, S1474, S1475, S1482, S1483, S1484, S1485, S1486, S1487, S1488, S1489, S1490, S1491, S1492, S1493, S1494, S1495, S1497, S1498, S1501, S1502, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545, S1584, S1585, S1586, S1588, S1590, S1592, S1593, S1594, S1600, S1601, S1610, S1614 [8MR], S1635, S1636, S1637, S1639, S1640 [12MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

FRS: provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3110 [11AP]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), H1712, H1717 [20MR]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), consideration (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1623 [15MR]

Government regulations: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1285 [27FE]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1633 [15MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1558 [14MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1285 [27FE]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1558 [14MR]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), consideration (H. Res. 693), H428 [17JA]

Law enforcement: provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (S. 3045), S5659 [15AU]

Native Americans: provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1966, S1970 [22MR]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7139, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: exclude privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements (S. 3004), S6193 [17SE]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), H1165 [14FE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1144 [14FE]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H449, H450, H451 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H428 [17JA]

Articles and editorials

Mitch McConnell’s Big Gift to the Banks, S1710 [14MR]

Mulvaney’s Attacks on CFPB Hurt Consumers and Economy, H3144 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers (see S. 2541), S1686 [13MR]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6352), H6173 [12JY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see S.J. Res. 56), S1948 [22MR]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR] (see H.J. Res. 132), H3095 [10AP]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (see H. Res. 872), H3781 [7MY]

——— establish Office for Under-Banked and Un-Banked Consumers (see H.R. 4764), H132 [10JA]

——— extend supervisory authority to include assessing compliance with the Military Lending Act (see H.R. 7364), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide procedures for guidance issued (see S. 3443), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 5534), H3395 [17AP]

——— reform Civil Penalty Fund and prohibit the Bureau from serving as the administrator of redress payments (see H.R. 6163), H5362 [20JN]

——— replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H1542 [13MR]

——— require to meet its statutory purpose (see H.R. 6972), H9405 [28SE]

Consumers: limit overdraft fees and establish fair and transparent practices relative to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see S. 3343), S5582 [1AU]

——— provide for additional protections and disclosures to consumers when financial products or services are related to the consumers’ military or Federal pensions (see H.R. 7299), H10209 [13DE]

——— update exception for certain annual notices (see S. 3164), S4734 [28JN]

Courts: prohibit from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith relative to debt collection (see H.R. 5484), H3209 [12AP]

Credit: allow consumers to prohibit certain consumer reporting agencies from releasing any information in the files of those consumers (see S. 2375), S613 [5FE]

——— clarify exclusion for seller-financers from the definition of mortgage originator (see H.R. 5287), H1608 [14MR]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (see S. 3040), S3601 [11JN]

——— clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans to allow pooling of Dept. of Veterans Affairs loans through Ginnie Mae (see S. 3536), S6438 [2OC] (see H.R. 6737), H7941 [7SE]

——— exclude from credit reports medical debt that is recently delinquent or has been paid, provide for a timetable for verification of medical debt, and increase efficiency of credit markets with more perfect information (see S. 3351), S5692 [16AU]

——— expand access to mortgages for self-employed and other creditworthy individuals with non-traditional forms of income by expanding types of documentation used to verify income (see S. 3401), S5991 [28AU]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

——— improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE] (see H.R. 4999), H1125 [13FE]

——— modify mortgage disclosure requirements (see S. 2490), S1338 [5MR]

——— prohibit distribution of checks or other negotiable instrument as part of a solicitation by a creditor for an extension of credit and limit liability of consumers in conjunction with such solicitations (see S. 3734), S7385 [10DE]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (see S. 2362), S581 [30JA]

——— require credit card companies to publish debt pay-down disclosures online to inform consumers about risks associated with minimum debt payment (see H.R. 6531), H7686 [25JY]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

——— require the holder of a subordinate lien on property that secures a federally related mortgage loan, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a timely decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 5237), H1506 [9MR]

Crime: provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5107 [19JY]

——— reduce identity fraud (see S. 2498), S1338 [5MR]

——— stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (see S. 2544), S1735 [14MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a working group to recommend to Congress a definition of blockchain technology (see H.R. 6913), H9089 [26SE]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (see H. Res. 1049), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of HUD: make housing more affordable (see S. 3503), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7262), H10103 [11DE]

——— make necessary reforms to improve compliance with loss mitigation requirements by servicers of mortgages for single family housing insured by the FHA (see S. 2698), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5555), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of Justice: assess usefulness of Bank Secrecy Act reporting (see H.R. 6851), H8738 [20SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow nonprofit organizations to share information on human trafficking or money laundering with financial institutions and regulatory authorities under a safe harbor that offers protection from liability (see H.R. 6729), H7920 [6SE]

——— amend authority of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relative to no-action letters (see H.R. 6861), H8738 [20SE]

——— amend duties of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to ensure cooperation with tribal law enforcement, protection against terrorism, and focus on virtual currencies (see H.R. 6411), H6463 [17JY]

——— confiscate certain frozen assets and interest paid on certain frozen bank accounts (see H.R. 6783), H8170 [12SE]

——— direct IMF U.S. Executive Director to support capacity of IMF to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6872), H8883 [25SE]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (see S. 3577), S6815 [11OC]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (see H. Res. 780), H1607 [14MR]

——— include State insurance commissioner as a voting member of Financial Stability Oversight Council (see S. 3177), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5666), H3741 [27AP]

——— modernize the research, development, information sharing, and acquisition process of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (see H.R. 6721), H7919 [6SE]

——— modify beneficial ownership requirements by creating an exception for certain accounts (see H.R. 6403), H6463 [17JY]

——— pay rewards to help identify and recover stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and proceeds of such corruption hidden behind complex financial structures in the U.S. and abroad (see H.R. 5101), H1332 [27FE]

——— repeal Office of Financial Research (see H.R. 5470), H3146 [11AP]

——— require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (see H.R. 6332), H6110 [11JY]

——— streamline requirements for currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6892), H8884 [25SE]

——— take more prominent role in coordinating U.S. anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing policy and examinations (see H.R. 6858), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6850), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports and improve sharing of suspicious activity reports to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6068), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect veterans from predatory home lending (see S. 2304), S168 [11JA]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

FDIC: clarify exclusions from definition of a deposit broker (see H.R. 6866), H8742 [24SE]

——— exclude affiliates and subsidiaries of insured depository institutions in the definition of deposit broker (see H.R. 6158), H5362 [20JN]

——— extend examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions (see H.R. 5076), H1220 [20FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require certain financial regulators to carry out independent study of regulated entities’ processes for allowing third parties to access consumer-authorized financial data (see H.R. 6789), H8170 [12SE]

Federal Home Loan Banks: provide investment authority to support rural infrastructure development (see S. 3285), S5423 [26JY]

——— recognize importance of Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, CA, in providing affordable housing and community investment to Los Angeles, CA, and contributions of Lawrence Parks and Timothy Simons (see H. Res. 895), H3977 [15MY]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: establish prudential management and operations standards for mortgage servicers (see H.R. 6102), H5199 [14JN]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.: establish a relief fund to provide investors with the full value of unpaid arbitration awards issued against regulated brokers or brokerage firms (see S. 2499), S1378 [6MR]

Financial literacy: improve for secondary school students (see S. 3745), S7509 [12DE]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 806), H3046 [23MR]

FRS: bring non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors into the appropriations process (see H.R. 4755), H131 [10JA]

——— establish a blackout period for public communications by the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4756), H131 [10JA]

——— modify appointment process for presidents of Federal Reserve Banks (see H.R. 4757), H131 [10JA]

——— modify goals of Board of Governors, promote diversity on board of directors of each Federal reserve bank, and establish certain reporting requirements for Board of Governors (see H.R. 7095), H9448 [26OC]

——— modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (see H.R. 5059), H1212 [15FE]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (see H.R. 4790), H172 [12JA]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), consideration (see H. Res. 811), H3094 [10AP]

——— provide relief from Volcker rule prohibiting the conduct of certain investment activities for community banks (see H.R. 5659), H3741 [27AP]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (see S. 3574), S6815 [11OC]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), consideration (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (see H.R. 4771), H168 [11JA]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

——— reform and increase monetary policy transparency and accountability (see H.R. 6741), H7941 [7SE]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (see H. Res. 780), H1607 [14MR]

——— require Board of Governors Vice Chairman for Supervision to provide a written report (see H.R. 4753), H131 [10JA]

——— require Federal Open Market Committee establishment of interest rates on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve Bank by depository institutions (see H.R. 4758), H131 [10JA]

——— require Federal reserve banks to interview one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity when appointing Federal reserve bank presidents (see S. 2829), S2623 [10MY]

——— revise Federal Open Market Committee membership (see H.R. 4759), H131 [10JA]

GAO: conduct certain studies relative to financial transparency, financial institution beneficial ownership information, and illicit financial transaction prevention analysis (see H.R. 6865), H8742 [24SE]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (see S. 3179), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6069), H5093 [12JN]

Government regulations: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks and financial service companies in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see S. 3542), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7006), H9406 [28SE] (see H.R. 7383), H10510 [20DE]

——— clarify capital requirements for high value commercial real estate acquisition, development, or construction loans (see S. 2405), S840 [8FE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

——— establish exemption from credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users so that U.S. companies are not disadvantaged (see H.R. 5323), H1697 [19MR]

——— establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service (see S. 2854), S2724 [16MY]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

——— nullify certain guidance on deposit advance products, establish standards for short-term, small-dollar loans made by insured institutions, and exempt insured institutions from payday lending rule (see H.R. 4861), H582 [19JA]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), consideration (see H. Res. 747), H1265 [26FE]

——— prohibit requirement of compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board current expected credit loss (CECL) standard and require SEC consideration of impacts of proposed accounting principles (see H.R. 7394), H10586 [21DE]

——— provide a safe harbor from licensing and registration for certain non-controlling blockchain developers and providers of blockchain services (see H.R. 6974), H9405 [28SE]

——— reform living will process (see S. 3070), S3951 [14JN]

——— require appropriate Federal banking agencies to increase risk-sensitivity of capital treatment of certain centrally cleared options (see S. 3283), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 5749), H3928 [10MY]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

——— require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to recognize the exposure-reducing nature of client margin for cleared derivatives (see S. 3682), S7241 [29NO]

——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4746), H82 [9JA]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H403 [16JA]

Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit lobbying by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 7382), H10510 [20DE]

GSA: prohibit from awarding contracts to certain insured depository institutions that avoid doing business with certain companies that are engaged in lawful commerce based solely on social policy (see S. 3539), S6438 [2OC]

House Rules: prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7758 [21AU]

Information technology: clarify regulation of electronic records, signatures, and contracts created, stored, or secured on or through a blockchain and provide standards on legality and enforceability of such documents (see H.R. 7002), H9406 [28SE]

——— prioritize development of and support for blockchain technology and digital currencies and prevent and condemn illicit use of such technology (see H. Res. 1102), H9406 [28SE]

——— support research and development of blockchain technology and provide for a thoughtful and innovation-friendly regulatory approach (see H. Res. 1108), H9406 [28SE]

Insurance: permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (see S. 2361), S581 [30JA]

Investments: clarify treatment of shareholder claims arising from appointment of a conservator or receiver for certain depository institutions (see H.R. 7323), H10269 [17DE]

——— create portable retirement and investment accounts (see H.R. 6990), H9405 [28SE]

——— increase portability of and access to retirement savings (see S. 2474), S1286 [28FE] (see H.R. 6540), H7720 [26JY]

——— require the deposit of principal amount of any unclaimed deposit held by institutions into interest or dividend-bearing accounts (see H.R. 5692), H3782 [7MY]

Iran: impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see S. 3758), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 7321), H10269 [17DE]

IRS: require tax refunds affiliated with electronically filed returns be made by electronic funds transfer, report on improper payments, and enhance protections against identity theft refund fraud (see H.R. 5368), H1754 [21MR]

Law enforcement: amend laws relative to sharing of suspicious activity reports within a financial group (see H.R. 6853), H8738 [20SE]

——— apply Bank Secrecy Act to art or antiquities dealers to detect and prevent money laundering (see H.R. 5886), H4242 [18MY]

——— develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (see S. 2715), S2321 [19AP] (see H.R. 4768), H168 [11JA]

——— increase transparency relative to financial services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism, human rights abusers, and corrupt officials (see H.R. 6751), H7941 [7SE]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (see S. 3045), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 5783), H3935 [11MY]

Lawyers and attorneys: exclude lawyers engaged in legal proceedings from definition of debt collector and prevent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from exercising certain supervisory or enforcement authority over lawyers (see H.R. 5082), H1226 [23FE]

Minorities: establish Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committees and provide advice relative to preserving and encouraging minority depository institutions (see H.R. 6186), H5505 [21JN]

Money: establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (see H.R. 4752), H131 [10JA] (see H.R. 5036), H1211 [15FE]

Mortgages: repeal Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charters and direct Ginnie Mae to guarantee qualified privately insured mortgage-backed securities (see H.R. 6746), H7941 [7SE]

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board: increase transparency (see H.R. 5614), H3574 [25AP]

National Credit Union Administration: delay effective date of rule titled ‘‘Risk-Based Capital’’ (see S. 3750), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 5288), H1608 [14MR]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H3929 [10MY]

Postal Service: provide that the Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services (see S. 2755), S2440 [25AP] (see H.R. 5816), H3976 [15MY]

Privacy: provide national standard for data security and breach notification on behalf of all consumers (see H.R. 6743), H7941 [7SE]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: exclude privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements (see S. 3004), S3034 [6JN] (see H.R. 6021), H4848 [6JN]

——— increase transparency (see H.R. 5614), H3574 [25AP]

Real estate: clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3726), S7356 [6DE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (see H.R. 5078), H1226 [23FE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), consideration (see H. Res. 736), H1125 [13FE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE] (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

——— impose sanctions against financial institutions in response to continued occupation of Ukraine (see H.R. 6423), H6557 [18JY]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see S. 3552), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 6347), H6173 [12JY]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see S. 3553), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 6348), H6173 [12JY]

SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see S. 2324), S300 [18JA]

——— clarify definition and regulation of digital tokens and tax treatment of virtual currency (see H.R. 7356), H10509 [20DE]

——— revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act (see H.R. 5051), H1212 [15FE]

——— revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms (see S. 3650), S7051 [15NO] (see H.R. 6745), H7941 [7SE]

Small business: exempt certain small entities dealing in foreign exchange that serve small- and medium-sized businesses from certain capital and margin requirements (see S. 2428), S967 [14FE] (see H.R. 6162), H5362 [20JN]

Taxation: provide exclusion from gross income for interest on certain small business loans (see S. 2378), S651 [6FE]

——— provide for proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities (see H.R. 5463), H3095 [10AP]

——— provide refundable tax credit for first-time homebuyers (see S. 3364), S5831 [22AU]

——— provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance (see H.R. 6973), H9405 [28SE]

——— provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers (see S. 3600), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6969), H9404 [28SE]

Technology: encourage use of technological innovations (see H.R. 6849), H8737 [20SE]

Territories: provide the option of discharging certain unsecured financial obligations, allocate funds to eligible Puerto Rican creditors whose debt was terminated, and audit causes of Puerto Rico’s debt (see S. 3262), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6827), H8725 [13SE]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see S. 3248), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

Wildfires: provide regulatory relief for agricultural producers and community banks, improve disaster assessments by accounting for all damages, and encourage Federal-State collaboration (see S. 2299), S168 [11JA]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H403 [16JA]

Cloture motions

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Letters

Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending: Bill Himpler, American Financial Services Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), S2202 [17AP]

——— Jack Howard, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2202 [17AP]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, S2202 [17AP]

——— Peter K. Welch, National Automotive Dealers Association, S2201 [17AP]

——— several automotive organizations, S2203 [17AP]

——— several civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations, S2206 [17AP]

——— several organizations, S2206 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs protection of veterans from predatory home lending: Senators Tillis and Warren, H9065 [26SE]

Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Daniel K. Tarullo, Harvard Law School, S1725 [14MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S1652 [13MR]

——— Paul A. Volcker, Volcker Alliance (organization), S1724 [14MR]

——— Phil Angelides, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, S1654 [13MR]

——— several housing and civil rights organizations, S1653 [13MR]

——— Sheila C. Bair, S1652 [13MR]

Empowering Financial Institutions To Fight Human Trafficking Act: several civil liberties and privacy organizations, H9054 [26SE]

Financial CHOICE Act: several State Attorneys General, H1139 [14FE]

Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act: Anthony Cimino, Financial Services Roundtable (organization), H651 [29JA]

——— James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, H652 [29JA]

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H1632 [15MR]

——— Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

——— Lauren K. Saunders, National Consumer Law Center, H1630 [15MR]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H1631 [15MR]

Financial services regulations reform: Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H1160 [14FE]

——— Barbara Roper and Micah Hauptman, Consumer Federation of America, H1165 [14FE]

——— Bill Killmer, Mortgage Bankers Association, H1161 [14FE]

——— Public Citizen (organization), H1159 [14FE]

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1164 [14FE]

Mortgage Choice Act: several Representatives (2014), H909 [7FE]

Multilateral development bank authorizations: Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H447 [17JA]

National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, H1398 [6MR]

Nomination of Brian A. Benczkowski to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: several Senators, S4856 [10JY]

Prohibit Postal Service funding to allow provision of basic financial services: several banking organizations, H6542 [18JY]

——— several organizations, H6541 [18JY]

Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act: Public Citizen (organization), H1159 [14FE]

——— several organizations, H1138 [14FE]

Senior$afe Act: Jaye L. Martin, Legal Services for the Elderly (organization), S1712 [14MR]

——— Mike Rothman, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1712 [14MR]

Stress Test Improvement Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

TRID Improvement Act: several organizations, H1164 [14FE]

World Bank Group Uganda Transport Sector Development Project: Representatives Huizenga and Moore, Committee on Financial Services (House), H443 [17JA]

Lists

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau actions, H3144 [11AP]

Current and former regulatory officials and experts opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Labor, consumer, and civil rights organizations opposed to S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1724 [14MR]

Motions

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2200 [17AP]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7861 [5SE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1307 [1MR], S1708 [14MR]

FRS: reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), H3118 [11AP]

Government regulations: ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1389 [6MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), H1314 [27FE]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), H1583 [14MR]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), H520 [18JA]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), H1166 [14FE]

Remarks in House

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: impact, H6636 [23JY], H7165 [25JY]

Armed Forces: authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers, H9801 [10DE]

Bankruptcy: allow modification of certain mortgages on principal residences in order to reduce foreclosures (H.R. 134), H7709 [26JY]

——— stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases (H.R. 137), H1570 [14MR]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Penn Community Bank, H1448 [7MR]

Committee on Financial Services (House): accomplishments, H9732–H9738 [29NO], E1586 [30NO]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations relative to Dept. of the Treasury license to convert Iranian assets using the U.S. financial system, E813 [8JN]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: hearing on ‘‘Surveillance, Suppression, and Mass Detention—Xinjiang’s Human Rights Crisis’’, E1101 [27JY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), H3815–H3823 [8MY], E614 [9MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), consideration (H. Res. 872), H3790–H3797 [8MY]

——— importance, H3141–H3144 [11AP]

Corps of Engineers: provide greater flexibility and the ability to use a variety of factors in determining financial assurances for certain projects, H4815 [6JN]

Credit: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies, H1307 [27FE], H6310 [17JY]

——— clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (H.R. 435), H5586, H5587 [25JN], E920 [26JN]

——— clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans to allow pooling of Dept. of Veterans Affairs loans through Ginnie Mae (H.R. 6737), H9056, H9064, H9065 [26SE]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), H906–H965 [7FE]

——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

——— provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio, H4344 [22MY]

——— provide a safe harbor from certain requirements relative to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution’s portfolio (H.R. 2226), H1389–H1393 [6MR]

——— provide a temporary license for certain mortgage loan originators transitioning between bank and nonbank entities, H1157, H1158, H1162 [14FE]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), H1147–H1155, H1163 [14FE]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act: implementation, H3142 [11AP]

Dept. of Education: address issues relative to increasing levels of Federal student loan debt, H90 [10JA]

——— encourage eligible educational institutions to provide additional information and counseling services to Federal student aid recipients, H7859 [5SE]

——— encourage institutions of higher education to have students attend in-person loan counseling sessions, H7859, H7860 [5SE]

——— inform college students of anticipated monthly payments for any income-driven student loan repayment plans for which they are eligible as part of annual counseling process, H7857, H7858 [5SE]

——— inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer as part of annual counseling process, H7857 [5SE]

——— notify parents that their dependents may qualify for scholarships, grants, and Federal work-study jobs prior to taking out Parent PLUS loans and of early repayment options, H7858 [5SE]

——— provide all college students with explanation on seeking additional assistance from the financial aid office should they experience a change in financial circumstances, H7856 [5SE]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (H.R. 4001), H7816 [4SE]

——— require as part of annual counseling process to inform college students that loan amounts will count toward their aggregate loan amounts, regardless of whether their credits transfer, H7856 [5SE]

——— require student loan exit counseling include a warning about fraudulent third-party debt relief companies, H7860, H7861 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), H7850–H7864 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), consideration (H. Res. 1049), H7834–H7839 [5SE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 1635), motion to recommit, H7861 [5SE]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, H693 [30JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow nonprofit organizations to share information on human trafficking or money laundering with financial institutions and regulatory authorities under a safe harbor that offers protection from liability (H.R. 6729), H9052–H9056 [26SE]

——— amend duties of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to ensure cooperation with tribal law enforcement, protection against terrorism, and focus on virtual currencies (H.R. 6411), H8127, H8128 [12SE]

——— Community Development Financial Institutions funding, H6532 [18JY]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process, H1162 [14FE]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), H3119–H3128 [11AP]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1618–H1624 [15MR]

——— require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (H.R. 6332), H9056, H9063 [26SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect veterans from predatory home lending, H9064, H9065 [26SE]

Discrimination: ensure that banks are compliant with non-discrimination regulations for borrowers, H521 [18JA]

——— preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, H4342 [22MY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H984 [8FE], H3117 [11AP], H3161 [12AP], H4270 [21MY], H4320–H4349 [22MY], H9064, H9065 [26SE], H9732, H9734 [29NO], E792 [7JN], E1586 [30NO]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

Eno, Susan: Michigan Bankers Association Banker of the Year award recipient, E464 [13AP]

Financial Literacy Month: observance, H3690 [26AP]

Floods: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (H.R. 1422), H9712 [29NO]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

Fort Stockton, TX: anniversary of Pecos County State Bank, E1142 [10AU]

FRS: modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (H.R. 5059), H8124–H8127 [12SE], E194 [15FE]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements, E1586 [30NO]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), H3214–H3223 [13AP]

——— provide exclusive rulemaking authority over banking entities and exclude community banks with assets under a certain amount from certain regulatory requirements (H.R. 4790), consideration (H. Res. 811), H3105–H3112 [11AP]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), H1712–H1718 [20MR]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

——— provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements (H.R. 4566), unanimous-consent agreement, H1712 [20MR]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, H4347 [22MY]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), H983–H990 [8FE]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), H3112–H3119 [11AP]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1618–H1624 [15MR]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), motion to recommit, H3118, H3119 [11AP]

——— require Board of Governors Vice Chairman for Supervision to provide a written report (H.R. 4753), H9063, H9064 [26SE]

GAO: conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking, H6310, H6311 [17JY]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (H.R. 6069), H5589, H5590 [25JN]

——— study agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by Indian tribes on tribal lands, H4125 [16MY]

Government regulations: allow Federal savings associations to elect to operate as national banks (H.R. 1426), H645–H647 [29JA]

——— end too-big-to-fail and taxpayer bailouts, increase access to capital and credit, repeal provisions of Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and provide economic growth, H6382 [17JY]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), H1382–H1389 [6MR], H1582 [14MR], E269 [7MR]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280–H1286 [27FE]

——— ensure Federal financial regulators perform comprehensive review of regulations to identify outdated or unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions (H.R. 4607), motion to recommit, H1389 [6MR]

——— establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service, H4346 [22MY]

——— establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service (H.R. 1457), H644, H645 [29JA]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1489, H1490 [8MR], H1624–H1634 [15MR]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554–H1559 [14MR]

——— narrow applicability of appeal process from applying to all financial institutions regardless of their size to small community banks and credit unions, H1633, H1634 [15MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), H1308–H1317 [27FE], E371 [26MR]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), consideration (H. Res. 747), H1280–H1286 [27FE]

——— place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 4296), motion to recommit, H1315 [27FE]

——— prohibit regulatory agencies from tailoring regulatory actions at request, or personal gain, of the President, the President’s family members, or senior Executive Branch officials, H1583, H1584 [14MR]

——— provide regulatory relief to community financial institutions, H4341 [22MY]

——— reform living will process (H.R. 4292), H650–H652 [29JA]

——— require appropriate Federal banking agencies to increase risk-sensitivity of capital treatment of certain centrally cleared options, H6309 [17JY]

——— require appropriate Federal banking agencies to increase risk-sensitivity of capital treatment of certain centrally cleared options (H.R. 5749), H6000–H6002 [10JY]

——— require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

——— require Federal regulators to determine if certain institutions violate Federal banking and consumer protection laws and revoke banking charters and Federal deposit insurance for such institutions, H3118, H3119 [11AP]

——— require Federal regulators to determine if certain institutions violate Federal banking and consumer protection laws and revoke banking charters and Federal deposit insurance for such institutions (H.R. 3937), H1633 [15MR]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), H1489, H1490 [8MR], H1576–H1585 [14MR]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554–H1559 [14MR]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), motion to recommit, H1583, H1584 [14MR]

——— require short form call reports for certain depository institutions (H.R. 4725), H1393–H1395 [6MR]

——— restore FRS authority to stress test nonbanks under certain conditions, allow alternatives to capital for stress tests of nonbanks, and broaden SEC and CFTC authority to require internal testing for certain entities, H1713, H1714, H1716, H1717 [20MR]

——— revoke banking charters and Federal deposit insurance for institutions that violate Federal banking and consumer protection laws, H1315 [27FE]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), H161 [11JA], H505, H513–H521 [18JA]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), consideration (H. Res. 693), H423–H429 [17JA]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2954), motion to recommit, H521 [18JA]

Grameen America (organization): opening of Miami, FL, branch, H488 [18JA]

Housing: call for investment in affordable housing, H3219 [13AP]

Human rights: increase role of financial industry in combatting human trafficking (H.R. 2219), H3075–H3078 [10AP]

Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals, H6310 [17JY]

——— develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (H.R. 4768), H1395–H1398 [6MR]

——— increase transparency relative to financial services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism, human rights abusers, and corrupt officials (H.R. 6751), H9065–H9067 [26SE]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency, H6309 [17JY]

——— provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (H.R. 5783), H5585, H5586 [25JN]

Manafort, Paul J., Jr.: guilty verdict in tax and bank fraud trial, H7820 [4SE]

Minnesota: anniversary of 21st Century Bank, H4781 [6JN]

Miyashita, Jocelyn B.: SBA Guam Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E462 [13AP]

Money: establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (H.R. 5036), H9060–H9062 [26SE]

Mulvaney, Mick: assessment of appointment as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director, H1201 [15FE]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), H4590 [23MY], H4785 [6JN], H4852 [7JN]

——— oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), Senate amendment, H10077, H10078 [11DE]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, H68, H69 [9JA]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (H.R. 5765), E628 [10MY]

Pakistan: placement on Financial Action Task Force grey list of countries that have failed to combat terrorist financing, H3590 [26AP]

Postal Service: prohibit funding to allow provision of basic financial services, H6540–H6542 [18JY]

Real estate: modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), H1155–H1169 [14FE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), consideration (H. Res. 736), H1136–H1146 [14FE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 3978), motion to recommit, H1166, H1167 [14FE]

——— modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures (H.R. 5078), H1306–H1308 [27FE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— impose sanctions against financial institutions in response to continued occupation of Ukraine (H.R. 6423), E1028 [18JY]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6347), H8803, H8804 [25SE]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), H6118 [12JY], H8802, H8803 [25SE]

——— employee-ownership loan guarantee program technical assistance, training, and education funding, H6535 [18JY]

Senior citizens: provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples, H648–H650 [29JA], H4347 [22MY]

Technology: encourage use of technological innovations (H.R. 6849), H9736 [29NO]

Tenney, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10095 [11DE]

Terrorism: establish a national strategy to combat the financing of terrorism and related illicit finance, H9736 [29NO]

Trump, President: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns, H3360 [17AP], H3407, H3408 [18AP], H4129 [16MY]

Veterans: ensure than veterans receive financial counseling when applying for student loans, H7861 [5SE]

World Bank Group: direct Dept. of the Treasury to promote certain policy reforms while maintaining International Development Association funding, H441, H445 [17JA]

——— grant Presidential waiver authority to countries taking steps to correct U.N. sanction enforcement failures against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and condition assistance on such enforcement, H451 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H161 [11JA], H440–H454 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H423–H429 [17JA]

——— modify Dept. of the Treasury reporting requirement to ensure promotion of a reduction in government barriers to entrepreneurship as an important component of poverty reduction, H449, H450 [17JA]

——— report steps taken to ensure G-5 nonimmigrant visa holders employed by World Bank diplomats and staff are informed of the protections afforded to them, H450 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

Bankruptcy: prohibit funding for Federal loan guaranty agencies to contest and litigate certain undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5327 [25JY]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: suitability to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division relative to representation of Alfa Bank JSC in defamation lawsuit concerning possible Russian interference in Presidential election, S4855, S4870 [10JY], S4886 [11JY], S4975 [17JY]

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.: anniversary, S6628 [5OC]

Climate: impact of climate change on potential risk of a ‘‘carbon bubble’’ and subsequent instability of financial markets, S4904–S4906 [11JY]

——— impact of climate change on the economy, S3748–S3750 [12JN], S5823 [22AU]

Cohen, Michael: guilty plea in Federal court for tax fraud and campaign finance violations while serving as President Trump’s personal attorney, S5806 [22AU]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations relative to Dept. of the Treasury license to convert Iranian assets using the U.S. financial system, S3266–S3268 [6JN]

Community banks: provide relief and promote their access to capital, S1413 [7MR], S1712, S1713 [14MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA], S2210 [17AP], S2889 [24MY], S2975–S2978 [5JN], S3276 [7JN], S5679–S5681 [16AU], S5751 [21AU], S6941 [14NO], S7020 [15NO]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2191, S2193, S2200–S2212 [17AP], S2227–S2230, S2235, S2239 [18AP], S2570 [9MY], S2782 [21MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), motion to proceed, S2200 [17AP]

——— importance, S1209–S1211 [26FE], S5554 [1AU], S5949 [27AU]

——— reform, S2208 [17AP]

——— transition to a 5-member Board of Directors, S1417 [7MR]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1454), S1270 [28FE]

——— require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1717), S1270 [28FE]

Credit: establish a national usury rate for consumer credit transactions, S1707 [14MR]

——— require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (S. 2362), S582 [30JA]

Crime: stop financial institution crime, conduct due diligence relative to criminal conduct or civil fraud, and create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements (S. 2544), S1709 [14MR]

Dept. of Education: prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA], S808 [8FE]

Discrimination: preserve access to data relative to loan and housing discrimination, S1540 [8MR], S1622 [12MR], S1651, S1659 [13MR]

Economy: corporate profits versus economic well-being of the populace, S1759 [15MR]

——— monitor housing market to ensure issues that contributed to 2008 housing crisis such as easy credit, no-documentation loans, and relaxed underwriting standards do not cause another collapse, S7412 [11DE]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S146 [11JA], S1432 [7MR], S1529, S1531, S1532, S1535–S1567, S1569–S1574 [8MR], S1617, S1619–S1626 [12MR], S1646, S1649–S1660 [13MR], S1695, S1696, S1699–S1702, S1706–S1720, S1723–S1730 [14MR], S1741, S1746, S1761, S1762 [15MR], S1777 [19MR], S1939 [22MR], S2782 [21MY], S2844, S2854 [23MY], S2893, S2895 [24MY]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1329 [5MR], S1343, S1346–S1364, S1399 [6MR], S1405, S1408–S1410, S1413–S1419, S1423–S1429 [7MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), unanimous-consent request, S1708 [14MR]

Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR], S1622 [12MR]

Eximbank: call for confirmation of nominees in order to ensure continued operation, S2253–S2256 [18AP]

Farmington, ME: anniversary of Franklin Savings Bank, S5990 [28AU]

FDIC: assessment of banking industry, S5884 [23AU]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 490), S2498 [26AP]

Firearms: implementation of corporate policies that restrict banking services to clients who conduct certain firearm-related business, S2985 [5JN]

Floods: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (S. 563), S5415 [26JY]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

——— waiver of secondary sanctions against countries or entities for significant transactions with Russian defense and intelligence sector, S5542, S5545–S5547 [1AU]

Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of STAR Financial Bank, S6054 [6SE]

FRS: impact of financial industry deregulation, S5978 [28AU]

——— proposed rule change for financial institutions relative to the Volcker rule prohibiting the conduct of certain investment activities, S2958 [4JN]

——— results of annual bank stress tests, S4836 [9JY]

Gorham, ME: anniversary of Gorham Savings Bank, S4278 [20JN]

Government regulations: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts, S1706 [14MR]

——— ensure foreign banks are subject to the same regulations as domestic banks, S1624 [12MR]

——— impact of rules and regulations on community financial institutions, S145 [11JA]

——— specify which depository institutions are subject to certain maintenance of records and disclosure requirements, S1413 [7MR]

Insurance: permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (S. 2361), S1785, S1786 [19MR]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (S. 720), S7233 [29NO]

Investments: require Federal banking agencies to treat certain non-significant investments in unconsolidated financial institutions’ capital as qualifying capital instruments, S1413 [7MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: impose sanctions (S. 1591), S495 [24JA]

Maine: anniversary of Biddeford Savings Bank, S1450 [7MR]

Manafort, Paul J., Jr.: guilty verdict in tax and bank fraud trial, S5807 [22AU]

Mulvaney, Mick: assessment of tenure as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director, S3265 [6JN], S5949 [27AU], S6410 [1OC]

——— characterization of American Bankers Association address relative to lobbyists, S2404, S2444 [25AP]

Native Americans: provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities (S. 1116), S1969–S1972 [22MR]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7143 [27NO]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, S16 [3JA]

Republican Party: failure of congressional leadership to condemn President Trump relative to felony convictions of former political and legal associates, S5872 [23AU]

Russia: develop strategy to counter illicit Russian financial activities, S1268–S1271 [28FE]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (S. Res. 402), S1372 [6MR]

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6347), S7896, S7897 [19DE]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (H.R. 6348), S7896, S7897 [19DE]

SEC: grant authority to reject certain corporate stock buyback offers, S1531 [8MR]

Senior citizens: provide training for financial services personnel to identify potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens and liability protection for such individuals who disclose such examples (S. 223), S1711 [14MR]

Terrorism: establish a designation for jurisdictions permissive to terrorism financing, facilitate international prosecution of such financiers, and restrict financial institutions that provide services to terrorists (S. 358), S1335 [5MR]

Reports

Road Map for Systems and Industries To Prevent and Disrupt Human Trafficking: Polaris Project (organization), H9056 [26SE]

Reports filed

Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports (ACCESS) Rural America Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6745) (H. Rept. 115–1077), H10168 [12DE]

Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4566) (H. Rept. 115–601), H1650 [15MR]

Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3626) (H. Rept. 115–1007), H9462 [2NO]

Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6751) (H. Rept. 115–982), H9088 [26SE]

Brokered Deposit Affiliate-Subsidiary Modernization Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6158) (H. Rept. 115–1096), H10586 [21DE]

Common Sense Credit Union Capital Relief Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4464) (H. Rept. 115–647), H3505 [24AP]

Community Bank Reporting Relief Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4725) (H. Rept. 115–577), H1226 [23FE]

Community Financial Institution Exemption Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 115–885), H7742 [3AU]

Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4607) (H. Rept. 115–573), H1226 [23FE]

Congressional Accountability for Emergency Lending Programs Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4302) (H. Rept. 115–1010), H9467 [6NO]

Consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 736) (H. Rept. 115–559), H1125 [13FE]

Consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1049) (H. Rept. 115–919), H7824 [4SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 693) (H. Rept. 115–518), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act and H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 780) (H. Rept. 115–600), H1607 [14MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4296, Place Requirements on Operational Risk Capital Requirements for Banking Organizations Established by an Appropriate Federal Banking Agency: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4456, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act and H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 747) (H. Rept. 115–582), H1265 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 811) (H. Rept. 115–629), H3094 [10AP]

Consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 57, Disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule on Indirect Auto Lending: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 872) (H. Rept. 115–664), H3781 [7MY]

Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Markets Protection Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2319) (H. Rept. 115–903), H7772 [24AU]

Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6743) (H. Rept. 115–1097), H10586 [21DE]

Cooperate With Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5783) (H. Rept. 115–780), H5647 [25JN]

Credit Access and Inclusion Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 435) (H. Rept. 115–568), H1217 [16FE]

Dept. of HUD Suspension of Certain Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Contributions to Housing Trust Fund as Required Under Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4560) (H. Rept. 115–648), H3505 [24AP]

Derivatives Fairness Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5323) (H. Rept. 115–893), H7747 [7AU]

Empowering Financial Institutions To Fight Human Trafficking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6729) (H. Rept. 115–981), H9088 [26SE]

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1220 [20FE]

——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1226 [23FE]

Ensuring Quality Unbiased Access to Loans (EQUAL) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4861) (H. Rept. 115–890), H7742 [3AU]

Federal Reserve Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6741) (H. Rept. 115–1116), H10609 [2JA]

Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4753) (H. Rept. 115–980), H9088 [26SE]

Federal Savings Association Charter Flexibility Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1426) (H. Rept. 115–530), H676 [29JA]

Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6069) (H. Rept. 115–781), H5647 [25JN]

Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4545) (H. Rept. 115–589), H1440 [6MR]

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 115–592), H1506 [9MR]

Financial Technology Protection Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5036) (H. Rept. 115–984), H9088 [26SE]

FOMC Policy Responsibility Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4758) (H. Rept. 115–1078), H10168 [12DE]

Give Useful Information To Define Effective (GUIDE) Compliance Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5534) (H. Rept. 115–1095), H10586 [21DE]

Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2954) (H. Rept. 115–485), H17 [8JA]

Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6332) (H. Rept. 115–905), H7772 [24AU]

Independence From Credit Policy Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4278) (H. Rept. 115–1117), H10609 [2JA]

Monetary Policy Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4270) (H. Rept. 115–652), H3574 [25AP]

Mortgage Choice Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1153) (H. Rept. 115–522), H624 [22JA]

Mortgage Fairness Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2570) (H. Rept. 115–1024), H9525 [14NO]

National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4768) (H. Rept. 115–553), H1125 [13FE]

Options Markets Stability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5749) (H. Rept. 115–810), H6040 [10JY]

Pension, Endowment, and Mutual Fund Access to Banking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2121) (H. Rept. 115–656), H3705 [26AP]

Place Requirements on Operational Risk Capital Requirements for Banking Organizations Established by an Appropriate Federal Banking Agency: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4296) (H. Rept. 115–574), H1226 [23FE]

Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2226) (H. Rept. 115–578), H1226 [23FE]

Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5082) (H. Rept. 115–892), H7747 [7AU]

Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6737) (H. Rept. 115–983), H9088 [26SE]

Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3299) (H. Rept. 115–538), H731 [30JA]

Public Company Registration Threshold Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5051) (H. Rept. 115–888), H7742 [3AU]

Require Appropriate Federal Banking Agencies To Recognize the Exposure-Reducing Nature of Client Margin for Cleared Derivatives: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4659) (H. Rept. 115–882), H7741 [3AU]

Requirements for Use of a Driver’s License or Identification Card by Financial Institutions for Opening an Account or Obtaining a Financial Product or Service: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1457) (H. Rept. 115–523), H624 [22JA]

Securing Access to Affordable Mortgages Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3221) (H. Rept. 115–590), H1500 [8MR]

7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3552), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3552) (S. Rept. 115–437), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6347) (H. Rept. 115–940), H8169 [12SE]

Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5076) (H. Rept. 115–657), H3705 [26AP]

Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4771) (H. Rept. 115–543), H736 [2FE]

Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6348) (H. Rept. 115–941), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553) (S. Rept. 115–438), S7925 [19DE]

Small Business Audit Correction Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6021) (H. Rept. 115–1075), H10168 [12DE]

Small Business Credit Availability Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4267) (H. Rept. 115–646), H3505 [24AP]

State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5059) (H. Rept. 115–937), H8168 [12SE]

Stress Test Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4293) (H. Rept. 115–593), H1541 [13MR]

Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1116) (H. Rept. 115–588), H1440 [6MR]

Temporary License for Certain Mortgage Loan Originators Transitioning Between Bank and Nonbank Entities: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2948) (H. Rept. 115–552), H1125 [13FE]

Transparency and Accountability for Business Standards Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3179) (H. Rept. 115–620), H3058 [5AP]

TRID Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3978) (H. Rept. 115–524), H628 [25JA]

Turkey International Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3248), S5422 [26JY]

Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 115–621), H3058 [5AP]

Statements

24 Rules for Success in Finance and Life: Richard H. Jenrette, H9751 [30NO]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Mary Love, H5194 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 693, consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act, H423 [17JA]

H. Res. 725, consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act, H790 [6FE]

H. Res. 736, consideration of H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, and H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1136 [14FE]

H. Res. 747, consideration of H.R. 4296, place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency and H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1280 [27FE]

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act, and H.R. 4263, Regulation A+ Improvement Act, H1554 [14MR]

H. Res. 780, consideration of H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act and H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act, H1618 [15MR]

H. Res. 787, consideration of H.R. 4566, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 811, consideration of H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act and H.J. Res. 2, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, H3105 [11AP]

H. Res. 872, consideration of H.R. 5645, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act, H.R. 2152, Citizens’ Right To Know Act, S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, H3790 [8MY]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 1049, consideration of H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act and H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, H7834 [5SE]

H.R. 435, Credit Access and Inclusion Act, H5586 [25JN]

H.R. 1116, Taking Account of Institutions With Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act, H1576 [14MR]

H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, H907 [7FE]

H.R. 1426, Federal Savings Association Charter Flexibility Act, H645 [29JA]

H.R. 1457, establish requirements for use of a driver’s license or personal identification card by financial institutions for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service, H644 [29JA]

H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, H7853–H7855 [5SE]

H.R. 1918, Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

H.R. 2219, End Banking for Human Traffickers Act, H3075 [10AP]

H.R. 2226, Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act, H1389 [6MR]

H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act, H513 [18JA]

H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act, H1148 [14FE]

H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act, H448 [17JA]

H.R. 3978, TRID Improvement Act, H1155 [14FE]

H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act, H3119–H3121 [11AP]

H.R. 4292, Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act, H650 [29JA]

H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act, H3112 [11AP]

H.R. 4296, place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency, H1308 [27FE]

H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, H1624 [15MR]

H.R. 4566, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act, H1712 [20MR]

H.R. 4607, Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H1382 [6MR]

H.R. 4725, Community Bank Reporting Relief Act, H1393 [6MR]

H.R. 4753, Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act, H9063 [26SE]

H.R. 4768, National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act, H1395 [6MR]

H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act, H983 [8FE]

H.R. 4790, Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act, H3214 [13AP]

H.R. 5036, Financial Technology Protection Act, H9060 [26SE]

H.R. 5059, State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act, H8124 [12SE]

H.R. 5078, TRID Improvement Act, H1306 [27FE]

H.R. 5749, Options Markets Stability Act, H6000 [10JY]

H.R. 5783, Cooperate With Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act, H5585 [25JN]

H.R. 6069, Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act, H5589 [25JN]

H.R. 6332, Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act, H9063 [26SE]

H.R. 6347, 7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act, H8803 [25SE]

H.R. 6348, Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act, H8802 [25SE]

H.R. 6411, FinCEN Improvement Act, H8127 [12SE]

H.R. 6729, Empowering Financial Institutions To Fight Human Trafficking Act, H9052 [26SE]

H.R. 6737, Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act, H9064 [26SE]

H.R. 6751, Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act, H9065 [26SE]

S. 1116, Indian Economic Enhancement Act, S1970 [22MR]

S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S1432–S1446 [7MR], H4320–H4340 [22MY]

S. 3205, Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, S4952 [12JY]

S. Res. 402, examine intelligence on Russian election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, S876–S878 [12FE]

S. Res. 490, Financial Literacy Month, S2492 [26AP]

S.J. Res. 57, disapprove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2240 [18AP], H3815 [8MY]

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINATION FAIRNESS AND REFORM ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 4545), H1633 [15MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 773), H1558 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 4545): consideration (see H. Res. 773), H1541 [13MR]

Letters

Provisions: Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H1632 [15MR]

——— Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

——— Lauren K. Saunders, National Consumer Law Center, H1630 [15MR]

——— Scott Frey, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H1631 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4545), H1489, H1490 [8MR], H1624–H1634 [15MR]

——— consideration (H. Res. 773), H1554–H1559 [14MR]

Financial institutions: narrow applicability of appeal process from applying to all financial institutions regardless of their size to small community banks and credit unions, H1633, H1634 [15MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4545, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 773) (H. Rept. 115–595), H1541 [13MR]

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4545) (H. Rept. 115–589), H1440 [6MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 773, consideration of H.R. 4545, provisions, H1554 [14MR]

H.R. 4545, provisions, H1624 [15MR]

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Securing Access to Affordable Mortgages Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3221) (H. Rept. 115–590), H1500 [8MR]

FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EDUCATION COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Treasury: require Financial Literacy and Education Commission to establish and publish best practices for teaching financial literacy for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5277), H1607 [14MR]

FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 806), H3046 [23MR]

Remarks in House

Observance, H3690 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 490), S2498 [26AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 490, designate, S2492 [26AP]

FINANCIAL SERVICES MODERNIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: provide national standard for data security and breach notification on behalf of all consumers (see H.R. 6743), H7941 [7SE]

——— update exception for certain annual notices (see S. 3164), S4734 [28JN]

Reports filed

Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6743) (H. Rept. 115–1097), H10586 [21DE]

FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE (organization)

Letters

Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act, H651 [29JA]

FINANCIAL STABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Treasury: include State insurance commissioner as a voting member of Financial Stability Oversight Council (see S. 3177), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5666), H3741 [27AP]

Federal employees: provide a criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of certain individually identifiable information by employees or officers of a Federal department or agency (see S. 3722), S7356 [6DE]

Letters

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1164 [14FE]

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5588 [25JN]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5588 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process, H1162 [14FE]

Federal employees: provide a criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of certain individually identifiable information by employees or officers of a Federal department or agency (H.R. 4294), H5587–H5589 [25JN]

Reports filed

Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4294) (H. Rept. 115–678), H3975 [15MY]

Texts of

H.R. 4294, Prevention of Private Information Dissemination Act, H5588 [25JN]

FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL

Amendments

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1623 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (see S. 3577), S6815 [11OC]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (see H. Res. 780), H1607 [14MR]

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks and financial service companies in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see S. 3542), S6495 [3OC] (see H.R. 7006), H9406 [28SE] (see H.R. 7383), H10510 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), H3119–H3128 [11AP]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (H.R. 4061), consideration (H. Res. 780), H1618–H1624 [15MR]

Remarks in Senate

Workman, Thomas E.: nomination to the Financial Stability Oversight Council, S1872 [21MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act and H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 780) (H. Rept. 115–600), H1607 [14MR]

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 115–592), H1506 [9MR]

Nomination of Thomas E. Workman to the Financial Stability Oversight Council: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S840 [8FE]

Restoring Financial Market Freedom Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 115–1119), H10609 [2JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 780, consideration of H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act and H.R. 4293, Stress Test Improvement Act, H1618 [15MR]

H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act, H3119–H3121 [11AP]

FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL IMPROVEMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 4061): consideration (H. Res. 780), H1623 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 4061): consideration (see H. Res. 780), H1607 [14MR]

Letters

Provisions: Gregg Gelzinis, Center for American Progress, H1631 [15MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4061), H3119–H3128 [11AP]

——— consideration (H. Res. 780), H1618–H1624 [15MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4061, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 780) (H. Rept. 115–600), H1607 [14MR]

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 115–592), H1506 [9MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 780, consideration of H.R. 4061, provisions, H1618 [15MR]

H.R. 4061, provisions, H3119–H3121 [11AP]

FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5036), H9060–H9062 [26SE]

Money: require a report and strategy relative to virtual currencies and related emerging technologies being used to evade sanctions, finance terrorism, launder monetary instruments, and threaten U.S. national security, H9061 [26SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5036) (H. Rept. 115–984), H9088 [26SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5036, provisions, H9060 [26SE]

FINCEN IMPROVEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6411), H8127, H8128 [12SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6411, provisions, H8127 [12SE]

FIND OUR HEARTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7097), H9448 [26OC]

FINDLAY, OH

Remarks in House

Site Selection Magazine: Top Micropolitan Community in the U.S. honoree, E306 [13MR]

FINDLEY, CINDI-ANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7672 [25JY]

FINE, CAMDEN R.

Letters

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on indirect auto lending, S2202 [17AP]

FINERTY, CHRISTOPHER E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E27 [10JA]

FINGER LAKES NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1602) (S. Rept. 115–227), S2075 [11AP]

FINK, MICAH

Remarks in House

Congressional Veteran Commendation: recipient, E1640 [11DE]

FINKELSTEIN, HOLLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E633 [11MY]

FINLAND, REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

Our Bootlicker-in-Chief, H6554 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions

Russia: commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (see S. Res. 583), S5108 [19JY] (see H. Res. 1015), H6649 [23JY]

——— disapprove President’s failure to support U.S. intelligence on interference in elections, oppose future secret meetings with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and submit any agreements to Congress for approval (see H. Res. 1021), H7155 [24JY]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of State Pompeo to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to communications with Russian President, Vladimir Putin at summit (see H. Res. 1017), H7155 [24JY]

Excerpts

President Trump’s and President Putin’s Press Conference Following Their Summit in Helsinki, E1030 [18JY]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Pompeo, Sec. of State: call for testimony before House committees relative to summit meeting between President Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H7166 [25JY]

Trump, President: summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6256–H6258 [16JY], H6267 [17JY], H6468, H6470, H6471, H6475, H6476, H6477 [18JY], H6578 [19JY], H6635 [23JY], E1030 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

Russia: commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), S5081, S5087, S5088 [19JY], S5259 [24JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), unanimous-consent request, S5085–S5087 [19JY], S5258, S5259 [24JY]

——— enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4986–S4990 [17JY]

Trump, President: summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4706 [28JN], S4940–S4943 [12JY], S4959–S4962, S4969, S4971 [16JY], S4974–S4977, S4985–S4995, S5006–S5010 [17JY], S5028, S5039–S5043 [18JY], S5080–S5082, S5083–S5088, S5096 [19JY], S5118 [23JY], S5244 [24JY], S5318 [25JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Robert F. Pence To Be Ambassador to Finland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1840 [20MR]

Request the President and Direct Sec. of State Pompeo To Transmit to the House Certain Documents Relative to Communications With Russian President Putin at Summit: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 115–978), H8883 [25SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 583, commend Dept. of Justice investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions, S5110 [19JY]

FINLAY, MARGARET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E566 [27AP]

FINUCANE, PATRICK

Bills and resolutions

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1543 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (H. Res. 777), E394 [5AP]

FINZEL, PERRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1708 [20DE]

FIPPS, BRANDON

Remarks in House

Somervell County, TX, Fire Dept.: Volunteer Firefighter of the Year award recipient, H765 [5FE]

FIRE PREVENTION

Amendments

Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2629, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

Bills and resolutions

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 662), S6388 [28SE]

CPSC: adopt a certain California flammability standard as a Federal flammability standard to protect against risk of upholstered furniture flammability (see S. 3551), S6541 [4OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (see H.R. 7200), H9743 [29NO]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology (see S. 2290), S138 [10JA]

Disasters: improve certain wildfire and disaster recovery programs (see S. 2767), S2484 [26AP]

FAA: prohibit use of unauthorized unmanned aircrafts over wildfires (see S. 3132), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6235), H5748 [26JN]

Forest Service: provide mandatory funding to carry out hazardous fuels reduction projects on National Forest System land (see S. 3515), S6342 [26SE]

Government regulations: exempt certain wildfire mitigation activities from certain environmental requirements (see H.R. 7042), H9419 [5OC]

Oregon: adjust eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area to facilitate fire prevention and response activities in order to protect adjacent private property (see H.R. 7387), H10511 [20DE]

Wildfires: protect communities (see H.R. 7315), H10210 [13DE]

Letters

Air National Guard use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires: Representative Rohrabacher, H9096, H9097 [27SE]

Exempt old vessels operating within inland waterways from fire-retardant materials requirement if structural alterations are made to areas not constructed of fire-retardant materials: Benjamin Cassidy, Dept. of Homeland Security, H9649 [27NO]

——— Kevin D. Quinn, National Volunteer Fire Council, H9649 [27NO]

Remarks in House

BLM: enhance reliability of electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management (H.R. 1873), H1659 [19MR]

Bolton, NY: anniversary of Bolton Volunteer Fire Co., E1391 [12OC]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Lingohocken Volunteer Fire Co., fire safety presentation to Council Rock School District ACHIEVE program students, H9697 [29NO]

Congress: legislative priorities, H495 [18JA]

Dale City, VA: installation of Dale City Volunteer Fire Dept., officers, E1714 [20DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities for national forest lands burned in large-scale catastrophic event, H4166, H4167 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), Senate amendment, H5572, H5573 [22JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H2020 [22MR]

——— report on wildfire prevention, insect infestation, and disease prevention efforts on Federal land, H4172 [17MY]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by wildfires, H9083–H9086 [26SE]

FEMA: waive cost share requirements for disaster recovery assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and California wildfires, H3724 [27AP]

Forest Service: convey a site in Dolores County, CO, to be used as a fire station, H4173 [17MY]

——— convey a site in Dolores County, CO, to be used as a fire station (H.R. 4609), H3321, H3322 [16AP]

——— convey certain land containing the Nephi, UT, Work Center to Juab County, UT, to enhance fire protection services (H.R. 3777), H6339, H6340 [17JY]

——— establish pilot project for forest health, watershed improvement, and habitat restoration in New Mexico, H4214 [18MY]

——— hazardous fuels management activities funding through reductions in forest products funding, H6456, H6457 [17JY]

——— wildfire suppression and prevention funding, H7813 [4SE]

Forests: implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks, H4859 [7JN], H9745 [30NO], H10119 [12DE]

——— implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 2936), H9086 [26SE]

——— reduce risk posed by wildfires to communities and the most at-risk federally owned forests, H1752 [21MR]

Fort Bend County, TX: Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office recipient of Texas Fire Marshals Association Achievement of Excellence Award and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Letter of Appreciation, E103 [29JA]

LaGrange, GA: tribute to firefighters injured in house fire, H9395 [28SE]

Lakewood, NY: anniversary of Lakewood Fire Dept., E1486 [2NO]

Mechanicsville, VA: anniversary of Black Creek Volunteer Fire Dept., E1539 [16NO]

National Guard: urge use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires, H9096 [27SE]

Oregon: adjust eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area to facilitate fire prevention and response activities in order to protect adjacent private property (H.R. 2075), H6067–H6069 [11JY]

Ships and vessels: exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from fire-retardant materials requirement if certain structural alterations are made to areas that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials, H9648, H9652 [27NO]

Taxation: extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

West Haven, CT: anniversary of West Shore Fire Dept., E1455 [26OC]

Remarks in Senate

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 662), S6398 [28SE]

Climate: impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]

Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2631 [10MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]

——— improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology, S7901 [19DE]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

FAA: allow airports the option of using fluorine-free foam for combating fires, S6430 [2OC]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: funding, S5711 [20AU]

Forest Service: wildfire suppression and prevention funding, S850 [9FE], S4016 [19JN], S4931 [12JY]

Forests: reduce risk posed by wildfires to communities and the most at-risk federally owned forests (S. 1991), S850 [9FE]

Oregon: adjust eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area to facilitate fire prevention and response activities in order to protect adjacent private property (H.R. 2075), S6492 [3OC]

Peshtigo, WI: anniversary of Great Peshtigo Fire, S6539 [4OC]

Senate: legislative priorities, S114–S116 [10JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2075), S7241 [29NO]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2075) (S. Rept. 115–417), S7318 [5DE]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 382), S2439 [25AP]

Juab County Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3777) (H. Rept. 115–803), H5986 [3JY]

Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2160), S7318 [5DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2160) (S. Rept. 115–429), S7431 [11DE]

West Fork Fire Station Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4609), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4609) (S. Rept. 115–316), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4609) (H. Rept. 115–624), H3063 [9AP]

Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290) (S. Rept. 115–441), S7925 [19DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 931, Firefighter Cancer Registry Act, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

H.R. 2075, Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act, H6067 [11JY]

H.R. 3777, Juab County Conveyance Act, H6339 [17JY]

H.R. 4609, West Fork Fire Station Act, H3321 [16AP]

S. Res. 662, Campus Fire Safety Month, S6390 [28SE]

FIREARMS related term(s) Weapons

Addresses

Gun Control: Allie Ingalls, E550 [26AP]

——— Bella Bhimani, E624 [10MY]

——— Benjamin Douglas, E706 [22MY]

——— Caitlyn Dempsey, E650 [15MY]

——— Danilo Lopez, E726 [24MY]

——— Deanne Haenke, E554 [26AP]

——— Isabella Bosrock, E661 [16MY]

——— Luna Aguilar, E697 [21MY]

——— Mia Paone, E670 [17MY]

——— Nile Burch, E686 [18MY]

——— Raniya Madhi, E715 [23MY]

——— Rosa Bilston, E943 [28JN]

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2730, S2731 [16MY], H4793 [6JN]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9507 [13NO]

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor victims of shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL, S1136 [15FE], H1247 [26FE]

Articles and editorials

There’s Something Huge Missing From the White House’s Prison Bill, H4318 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 5785), H3935 [11MY]

Ammunition: prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see S. 2627), S1948 [22MR] (see H.R. 5383), H2040 [22MR]

Animals: prohibit possession by, or disposition of a firearm to, a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty (see H.R. 6278), H5974 [28JN]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Assault weapons: prohibit purchase of an assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age (see S. 2470), S1286 [28FE]

——— prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5088), H1266 [26FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5077), H1220 [20FE] (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE] (see H.R. 6297), H5975 [28JN]

ATF: repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws (see H.R. 5271), H1607 [14MR]

——— require State and local law enforcement agencies to promptly report loss or theft of any firearm to the National Tracing Center (see H.R. 4786), H172 [12JA]

Chicago, IL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 720), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 1171), H9767 [6DE]

Children and youth: promote State laws that hold gun owners liable for negligent gun storage that leads to child access (see H.R. 5941), H4692 [23MY]

Civil liberties: reduce age requirement at which a person may obtain a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee (see H.R. 5112), H1333 [27FE]

Commission on Securing Our Nation’s Children: establish (see H.R. 5380), H2040 [22MR]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 5162), H1372 [5MR] (see H.R. 5560), H3441 [18AP]

Crime: address issue of gun violence in the U.S. and schools (see H. Con. Res. 127), H5975 [28JN]

——— define term ‘‘serious felony’’ to allow prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties against violent, repeat offenders (see S. 3335), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6697), H7824 [4SE]

——— establish registration of violent gun offenders, provide for sufficient notification of their whereabouts, and honor memory of gun crime victims (see H.R. 5657), H3741 [27AP]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]

——— prohibit illegal modification of firearms (see S. 2475), S1286 [28FE]

Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H1332 [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (see H.R. 5766), H3929 [10MY]

——— prohibit expenditure of certain grant funds to purchase firearms and firearms accessories, including for use by teachers (see H.R. 5257), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 2458), S1243 [27FE]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (see S. 2703), S2261 [18AP]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— enhance Bulletproof Vest Partnership to assist law enforcement agencies in protecting officers (see S. 2868), S2725 [16MY] (see H.R. 6025), H4849 [6JN]

——— make grants to implement statutes and policies to issue firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 6629), H7724 [26JY]

——— make grants to regional gang task forces to prevent violence committed by and against youths (see H.R. 5960), H4728 [24MY]

——— make grants to States and units of local government to deploy and implement gunfire detection and location technology (see H.R. 7310), H10210 [13DE]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

——— make grants to States to develop systems to retrieve firearms from armed prohibited persons (see H.R. 5620), H3574 [25AP]

——— provide a grant program for handgun licensing programs (see S. 2662), S2120 [12AP] (see H.R. 5490), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 6747), H7941 [7SE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see S. 2795), S2517 [7MY] (see H.R. 5682), H3781 [7MY]

——— provide grants to States to encourage implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements (see S. 2546), S1735 [14MR]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of State: maintain existing regulations governing exportation of certain weapons and military equipment on U.S. Munitions list (see H.R. 4765), H132 [10JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2386), S651 [6FE]

FBI: require records of National Instant Criminal Background Check System be retained for a certain period of time (see H.R. 5461), H3095 [10AP]

Federal agencies and departments: issue appropriate identification for the carrying of concealed firearms by qualified law enforcement officers and qualified retired officers (see S. 2686), S2218 [17AP]

Federal-State relations: prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases (see S. 3135), S4410 [26JN]

Government regulations: ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY] (see H.R. 6075), H5093 [12JN]

——— implement a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and a record of sale system for those firearms (see S. 3002), S3034 [6JN] (see H.R. 6024), H4848 [6JN]

——— impose a moratorium on the transfer or receipt of assault rifles and require agencies submit recommendations defining assault weapons and classifying firearms based on lethality (see H.R. 5286), H1608 [14MR]

——— improve public safety through sensible reforms to firearms regulations (see H.R. 5410), H3049 [26MR]

——— increase age at which a rifle or shotgun may be acquired from a federally licensed firearms dealer (see H.R. 5398), H2041 [22MR]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (see H.R. 6654), H7742 [3AU]

——— prohibit transfer of a firearm to a person whose State license to purchase, own, or possess a firearm has been revoked, or a person who has been ordered by a State court to surrender all firearms (see H.R. 5652), H3741 [27AP]

——— provide for mandatory licensing and registration of handguns (see H.R. 5607), H3505 [24AP]

——— require persons applying for a Federal license to sell firearms to complete an online behavioral detection awareness training course (see H.R. 5285), H1608 [14MR]

Gun-Free School Zones Act: repeal (see S. 2486), S1316 [1MR]

Interstate commerce: update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 6624), H7724 [26JY]

Las Vegas, NV: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 643), S6277 [24SE]

Law enforcement: address gun violence, improve record availability to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and gun trafficking (see S. 2502), S1378 [6MR]

——— allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 2607), S1947 [22MR]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see S. 3300), S5517 [31JY] (see H.R. 6643), H7734 [31JY]

——— establish a task force on security and safety issues of manufacturing of firearms and related materials through 3-D technology and prohibit manufacture, possession, or transfer of such items (see H.R. 7016), H9414 [2OC]

——— improve community policing and promote gun violence prevention in underserved communities and eliminate requirement of transferring a firearm if a background check has not been completed in 3 days (see H.R. 5164), H1372 [5MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System procedures for firearm transfers by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers and report on default firearm transfers (see H.R. 7027), H9414 [2OC]

——— increase punishment for straw purchasing (see H.R. 5134), H1340 [1MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY] (see H.R. 6649), H7742 [3AU]

——— prohibit sale, acquisition, distribution, or import of certain firearms or ammunition parts, prohibit certain marketing or advertising of such parts, and require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 7115), H9462 [2NO]

——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 5163), H1372 [5MR]

——— require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 7274), H10169 [12DE]

Law enforcement officers: provide States with limited authority to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm (see H.R. 4896), H731 [30JA]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (see H.R. 6105), H5199 [14JN]

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5506 [21JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY] (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY] (see H. Res. 920), H4776 [5JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY] (see H. Res. 913), H4729 [24MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: investigate whether the NRA benefitted from Russia’s involvement in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election (see H.R. 6630), H7724 [26JY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Safety: authorize issuance of extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves (see S. 2521), S1578 [8MR]

——— call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation (see H. Res. 920), H4776 [5JN] (see H. Res. 1076), H8884 [25SE]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

SEC: require issuers to disclose in an annual report any substantial financial relationship with any manufacturer or dealer of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 5106), H1332 [27FE]

SSA: reinstate final rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007’’ (see H.R. 5225), H1501 [8MR]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of families of slain or injured victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL (see S. 2632), S2012 [9AP] (see H.R. 5382), H2040 [22MR]

——— increase excise tax and special occupational tax relative to firearms and increase transfer tax on any other weapon (see H.R. 5103), H1332 [27FE]

——— provide an enhanced research credit for the development of smart gun technologies (see H.R. 6109), H5199 [14JN]

Terrorism: prohibit the sale of firearms to individuals suspected of terrorism (see H.R. 7219), H9767 [6DE]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 730), S7586 [13DE]

Weapons: treat flamethrowers the same as machineguns for purposes of Federal criminal laws relative to firearms (see H.R. 4901), H731 [30JA]

Cost Estimates

Securing Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Firearms Act (H.R. 4433): CBO, E108 [29JA]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act (H.R. 5766): CBO, E964 [3JY]

Essays

State of the Union: Ethan Schmitt, S649 [6FE]

Letters

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program establishment: several civil liberties and immigration law organizations, H7788 [4SE]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Marc Mauer, Sentencing Project (organization), H4317 [22MY]

——— several organizations, H4316 [22MY]

Gun control: Amherst, MA, Amherst Regional Middle School students, H1282 [27FE]

Lists

Las Vegas, NV, Route 91 Harvest Festival concert shooting victims, S6409 [1OC]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL, shooting victims, S1296 [1MR], H1656 [19MR]

Moments of silence observed on the House floor related to gun violence, H4289 [22MY]

Victims of gun violence, S1697 [14MR], H5101 [13JN], E1082 [26JY], E1131, E1135 [7AU], E1167 [21AU], E1172 [24AU], E1333 [28SE], E1378 [5OC], E1465, E1466 [26OC], E1502 [9NO], E1573 [29NO], E1674 [13DE]

Motions

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H4794 [6JN]

Law enforcement: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1287 [27FE]

Poems

‘‘Nation’s Tears,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E718 [23MY]

‘‘Pure,’’ Geneva Cunningham, H1510 [13MR]

Proposals

Consideration of H.R. 4240, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act and H.R. 3464, Background Check Completion Act, H1247 [26FE], H1286 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Ammunition: require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (H.R. 3962), H5365 [21JN]

Antioch, TN: condemn shooting at Waffle House restaurant and express condolences to friends and family of victims, H3495 [24AP]

Assault weapons: prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel, H1256 [26FE], H1274 [27FE]

——— prohibit transfer, possession, or ownership of a semiautomatic assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (H.R. 5088), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, H1252–H1255 [26FE], H1498 [8MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (H.R. 5087), H1280, H1319 [27FE]

Aurora, CO: installation of 7/20 Memorial in memory of victims of movie theater shootings, H7709 [26JY], E1039 [19JY]

Benton, KY: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims, and offer condolences to their families, H655 [29JA]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (H.R. 3613), E222 [26FE]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (H.R. 613), H3940–H3942 [15MY], E699 [21MY]

Business and industry: tribute to companies for decision to change policies relative to minimum age requirements to purchase firearms, H1355 [5MR]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (H.R. 1832), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Children and youth: promote State laws that hold gun owners liable for negligent gun storage that leads to child access (H.R. 5941), H4762 [5JN]

——— tribute to student activists, H1320 [27FE]

——— tribute to student activists calling for action against gun violence, H1734, H1735 [21MR], H3103 [11AP], E452 [12AP]

Civil liberties: impact of requiring a universal criminal and mental health background check for every firearm sale on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, H1497 [8MR]

Congress: legislative priorities, H6099 [11JY], H10037 [11DE]

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus: tribute to annual Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clay Competition, H4163 [17MY]

Constitution—U.S.: uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms, H2037–H2039 [22MR]

Curbelo, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10325 [19DE]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, H7804 [4SE]

Dept. of HHS: repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence, H1470, H1471 [7MR]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (H.R. 1478), H1621, H1622 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: achieve security of firearms and other sensitive assets among departmental components (H.R. 4433), H50, H51 [9JA], E39 [12JA]

——— improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (H.R. 5766), H5629, H5630 [25JN], E922 [26JN]

——— prohibit expenditure of certain grant funds to purchase firearms and firearms accessories, including for use by teachers (H.R. 5257), H1550 [14MR]

——— reauthorize the Border Enforcement Security Task Force program (H.R. 2281), H7787 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), H1573–H1576 [14MR]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), Senate amendment, H4793–H4798 [6JN]

——— call for an investgation into the shooting death of Stephon A. Clark, E400 [5AP]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), H4302–H4319 [22MY], H7929 [7SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 162), H1381 [6MR]

Government regulations: improve public safety through sensible reforms to firearms regulations (H.R. 5410), H4277 [21MY]

Hindu American Foundation: tribute to support for victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL, H1719 [20MR]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H1556 [14MR], H3846 [9MY], H7835 [5SE]

——— moment of silence for victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette newspaper office, H6064 [11JY]

——— moment of silence for victims of shooting at Waffle House in Antioch, TN, H3689 [26AP]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of shooting at Veterans Home of California-Yountville, H1529 [13MR]

Hunsaker, Joyce: World Shotgun Championship International Bunker Trap bronze medal recipient, H1510 [13MR]

Ironwood Forest National Monument: prohibit funding, H6520, H6521 [18JY]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, H7901 [6SE]

Kihuen, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10275 [19DE]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, H7163 [25JY]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders, H9155 [28SE]

Law enforcement: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (H.R. 2598), H1200 [15FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621, H1622 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], H3354 [17AP]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, H4720 [24MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), H1256 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR], H3354 [17AP], E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— increase punishment for straw purchasing (H.R. 5134), H3959 [15MY]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), H1251, H1252 [26FE], H1283–H1285 [27FE], H1621 [15MR], H1707 [20MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— provide for a waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred (H.R. 4268), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Law enforcement officers: provide States with limited authority to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm (H.R. 4896), H3959 [15MY]

March for Our Lives: tribute, H3839 [9MY], E624 [10MY], E650 [15MY], E661 [16MY], E670 [17MY], E686 [18MY], E697 [21MY], E706 [22MY], E715 [23MY], E726 [24MY]

Mental health: authorize funding to increase access to mental health care to reduce gun violence (H.R. 1982), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Moore, Susan: Sonoma County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E472 [16AP]

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 125), H5369 [21JN]

National Association of Students Against Gun Violence: tribute, E571 [27AP]

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims: observance, E1295 [25SE]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: observance, H4762 [5JN], E921 [26JN]

National Instant Criminal Background Check System: improve by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, H1648 [15MR], H1761, H2037–H2039 [22MR]

——— improve by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (H.R. 4477), H1492–H1494, H1496 [8MR], H1613 [15MR], H3355 [17AP], H5081 [12JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: allow acquisition, receipt, possession, collection, shipment, transportation, importation, and display of firearms (H.R. 1417), H3954, H3955 [15MY]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Newark Community Solutions (organization), H1681 [19MR]

onePULSE Foundation: tribute, H5079 [12JN]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, H5077, H5078–H5083 [12JN]

Owens Community College Alumni Association: tribute to Outstanding Service Award recipients, E516 [24AP]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1182, H1183, H1200, H1203 [15FE], H1247, H1248, H1262–H1264 [26FE], H1552 [14MR], H1656 [19MR]

Pikes Peak Firearms Coaltion of Colorado: anniversary, E1650 [12DE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue, E1476 [30OC], E1499 [6NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9506 [13NO], E1546 [20NO]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3355 [17AP]

Safety: call for passage of gun violence prevention legislation, H5365 [21JN], H5966 [28JN]

——— prohibit possession or transfer of certain firearm accessories that modify semi-automatic weapons to fire at the rate of automatic weapons (H.R. 3947), E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E704 [22MY]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H4267, H4280 [21MY], H4288 [22MY], E704 [22MY]

——— condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School and express condolences to friends and family of victims, E718 [23MY]

Supreme Court: decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership, H1497 [8MR]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, E1501 [9NO]

U.S. Border Patrol National Pistol Team: tribute, E1554 [27NO]

Weapons: gun control, H1183, H1200, H1202, H1203 [15FE], H1232, H1248, H1250, H1251–H1257, H1262–H1264 [26FE], H1271, H1273, H1274, H1276, H1279, H1281–H1287, H1320, H1321 [27FE], H1355, H1356 [5MR], H1380 [6MR], H1449, H1450, H1451, H1456, H1469–H1472 [7MR], H1496–H1498 [8MR], H1511, H1531 [13MR], H1547, H1548, H1549, H1550, H1551, H1552, H1553, H1554 [14MR], H1614, H1617, H1621, H1622, H1648 [15MR], H1656, H1657 [19MR], H1706, H1707 [20MR], H1734, H1735 [21MR], H3103 [11AP], H3354 [17AP], H3839 [9MY], H4270, H4275–H4280 [21MY], H4288, H4289, H4291, H4292 [22MY], H4588 [23MY], H5080–H5083 [12JN], H5100 [13JN], H6555 [18JY], H7163, H7674 [25JY], H10037 [11DE], H10114 [12DE], E237 [27FE], E252, E256 [5MR], E287 [8MR], E624 [10MY], E650 [15MY], E661 [16MY], E670 [17MY], E686 [18MY], E697 [21MY], E704 [22MY], E751 [29MY], E921 [26JN], E942 [28JN], E1082 [26JY], E1131, E1135 [7AU], E1167 [21AU], E1172 [24AU], E1333 [28SE], E1378 [5OC], E1465 [26OC], E1499 [6NO], E1501, E1502 [9NO], E1572 [29NO], E1674 [13DE]

Yountville, CA: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Veterans Home of California-Yountville, H1513 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Ammunition: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 1945), S1277 [28FE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (S. Res. 575), S4955 [12JY], S7493 [12DE]

——— condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S4924–S4926 [12JY]

Assault weapons: prohibit purchase of an assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age (S. 2470), S1289 [28FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, S1575 [8MR], S7031 [15NO]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (S. 2095), S1296 [1MR]

Benton, KY: condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims, and offer condolences to their families, S530 [29JA]

——— condemn shooting at Marshall County High School, honor victims and offer condolences to their families, S445 [23JA], S477, S481 [24JA]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (S. 1084), S2711 [16MY]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (S. 834), S1232 [27FE]

Charleston, SC: anniversary of shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S3868 [13JN]

Chicago, IL: condemn shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S7148 [28NO]

——— express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 720), S7453 [11DE]

Cincinnati, OH: condemn shooting at Fifth Third Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S6410 [1OC]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S5751 [21AU], S6785 [11OC], S7022 [15NO]

Cornyn, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7832–S7834 [19DE]

Crime: prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (S. 1324), S6793 [11OC]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (S. 1539), S1863 [21MR]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 1917), S2676 [15MY]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1696–S1699 [14MR], S3868 [13JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S1995 [9AP]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, S5873, S5885 [23AU]

Dept. of HHS: repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence, S1863 [21MR]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 2458), S1232, S1248 [27FE], S1719 [14MR]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2711, S2731 [16MY]

——— authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (S. 2703), S3011 [6JN]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership, S2753, S2763 [17MY]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (H.R. 5682), S7505 [12DE]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (S. 2795), S2535 [8MY], S2580 [9MY]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (S. 2492), S1367 [6MR], S1719 [14MR], S1863 [21MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (S. 2386), S653 [6FE]

Financial institutions: implementation of corporate policies that restrict banking services to clients who conduct certain firearm-related business, S2985 [5JN]

Government regulations: raise the age of legal purchase from 18 to 21 years of age, S1574 [8MR]

Las Vegas, NV: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders, S6321 [26SE], S6408 [1OC], S6424 [2OC]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders (S. Res. 643), S6280 [24SE]

Law enforcement: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, S1276, S1277, S1279 [28FE], S1575 [8MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (S. 3300), S5470 [31JY]

——— prevent gun trafficking and straw purchasing (S. 1185), S1248 [27FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (S. 1923), S1863 [21MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns, S5344 [25JY]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (S. 3304), S5465, S5469–S5472, S5506 [31JY]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (S. 3304), unanimous-consent request, S5469, S5470 [31JY]

——— reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms and require plastic guns to be made with certain non-removable metal parts so they can be detected by metal detectors, S5344 [25JY]

——— strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S2785 [21MY]

March for Our Lives: tribute, S1889, S1890, S1900–S1902 [22MR], S2104 [12AP]

National Instant Criminal Background Check System: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed and require a background check for every firearm sale, S1719 [14MR]

——— improve by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, S1885, S1889, S1891 [22MR], S6944 [14NO], S7031 [15NO]

——— improve by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (S. 2135), S39 [4JA], S481 [24JA], S571 [30JA], S1143 [15FE], S1203, S1206 [26FE], S1223, S1227 [27FE], S1257, S1260–S1262 [28FE], S1299 [1MR], S1345 [6MR], S1533–S1535 [8MR], S1618, S1620 [12MR], S1647, S1655 [13MR], S1719, S1721–S1723 [14MR], S1758 [15MR], S1774, S1776 [19MR], S1863 [21MR], S2785 [21MY]

——— require a background check for every firearm sale (S. 2009), S1296 [1MR]

National Law Enforcement Museum: allow acquisition, receipt, possession, collection, shipment, transportation, importation, and display of firearms (H.R. 1417), S7332 [6DE]

Newtown, CT: anniversary of shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, S7572 [13DE]

Northern Illinois University: anniversary of mass shooting, S958 [14FE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3757 [12JN], S3868–S3871 [13JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (S. Res. 545), S3738, S3861 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1131–S1133, S1136–S1138, S1143 [15FE], S1206, S1207 [26FE], S1275–S1279 [28FE], S1296–S1298 [1MR], S1574 [8MR], S1696 [14MR]

——— condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 421), S1321 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S6943 [14NO], S7030 [15NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (S. Res. 694), S7062 [15NO]

Safety: develop and use technology for personalized handguns and require that all handguns manufactured or sold in, or imported into, the U.S. incorporate such technology (S. 1915), S1232 [27FE]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2781, S2783–S2787 [21MY], S2802, S2821 [22MY]

——— condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 521), S2886 [23MY]

Schools: increase security and safety of students and reduce possibility of gun violence, S1275 [28FE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA], S571 [30JA], S1569, S1573 [8MR]

Springfield, OR: anniversary of Thurston High School shooting, S2789 [21MY]

SSA: disapprove rule on implementation of legislation improving the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by including certain recipients of disability benefits (H.J. Res. 40), S1225 [27FE]

States: provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents, S1277 [28FE]

Supreme Court: decision in District of Columbia v. Heller on handgun ownership, S1747 [15MR]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 730), S7599 [13DE]

Vermont: passage of State gun control legislation, S2103–S2105 [12AP]

Weapons: gun control, S958 [14FE], S1132, S1136–S1138 [15FE], S1206 [26FE], S1223–S1227, S1230–S1233 [27FE], S1257, S1275–S1279 [28FE], S1296–S1301, S1302–S1304 [1MR], S1328, S1331 [5MR], S1366–S1368 [6MR], S1534, S1574 [8MR], S1618, S1622 [12MR], S1647 [13MR], S1696–S1699, S1702, S1705, S1709, S1720 [14MR], S1747–S1749 [15MR], S1776, S1779 [19MR], S1861–S1863 [21MR], S1889, S1890, S1900–S1902 [22MR], S2104 [12AP], S2783, S2786, S2789 [21MY], S2802, S2821–S2823 [22MY], S3738, S3757 [12JN], S3868–S3871 [13JN], S4925, S4926 [12JY], S6410 [1OC], S6424 [2OC], S6943 [14NO], S7031 [15NO], S7149 [28NO], S7572 [13DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 613) (H. Rept. 115–674), H3975 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 115–597), H1607 [14MR]

Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 115–699), H4582 [22MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1417) (H. Rept. 115–548), H1074 [8FE]

Securing Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Firearms Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4433) (H. Rept. 115–496), H81 [9JA]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5766) (H. Rept. 115–778), H5580 [22JN]

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 593), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 593) (S. Rept. 115–372), S7050 [15NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 788) (H. Rept. 115–707), H4736 [29MY]

TSA Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Gun control: Council of the Great City Schools, H1656 [19MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Law enforcement: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (H.R. 4240), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (H.R. 3464), consideration, H1286 [27FE]

Statements

Shooting at Pittsburgh, PA, Tree of Life Synagogue and Rising Anti-Semitism: Israel Zoberman, E1564 [28NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 918, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 1138, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, H9506 [13NO]

H.R. 613, Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act, H3940 [15MY]

H.R. 1417, National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act, H3954 [15MY]

H.R. 3249, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2732 [16MY], H1573 [14MR], H4793 [6JN]

H.R. 4433, Securing Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Firearms Act, H50 [9JA]

H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, H4302–H4310 [22MY]

H.R. 5766, Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act, H5629 [25JN]

S. 2703, Dept. of Justice Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program authorization, S2264 [18AP]

S. 2795, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, S2518–S2527 [7MY]

S. Res. 421, condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1319 [1MR]

S. Res. 521, condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School in Santa Fe, TX, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2881 [23MY]

S. Res. 524, National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, S2937 [24MY]

S. Res. 545, commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3765 [12JN]

S. Res. 575, commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism, S4954 [12JY]

S. Res. 643, commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders, S6279 [24SE]

S. Res. 694, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S7057 [15NO]

S. Res. 720, express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, IL, S7436 [11DE]

S. Res. 730, condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, CA, S7599 [13DE]

FIREBAUGH, CA

Remarks in House

Patricio, Stephen: Western Growers (organization) Award of Honor recipient, E1473 [30OC]

FIREFIGHTER CANCER REGISTRY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 931), S2629, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 931): Senate amendment, H5572, H5573 [22JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 931), S2631 [10MY]

Funding, S5711 [20AU]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 382), S2439 [25AP]

Texts of

H.R. 931, provisions, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

FIREFIGHTERS

Amendments

Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2629, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S700, S709, S717, S724, S791 [7FE], S841, S842, S843 [8FE], H834 [6FE], H1002, H1072 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H830 [6FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H1000 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S851, S852 [9FE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (see S. 2984), S2924 [24MY]

——— waive accrual of student loan interest and expand eligibility to volunteer first responders and first-time farmers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see S. 3124), S4368 [25JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to study emergency medical response times and the best approaches for obtaining such information (see H.R. 6154), H5285 [19JN]

——— improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (see H.R. 6571), H7722 [26JY]

Dept. of Justice: extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see S. 2871), S2725 [16MY]

——— improve tracking of data on, and benefits paid to, public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty (see S. 2878), S2773 [17MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology (see S. 2290), S138 [10JA]

Emergency medical personnel: include nonprofit and volunteer ground and air ambulance crew members and first responders for certain benefits (see H.R. 5971), H4729 [24MY]

FCC: designate a national dialing short code for users of mobile voice service to reach public safety personnel in critical, but non-emergency, circumstances (see H.R. 5700), H3833 [8MY]

——— require telecommunications carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see S. 2973), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5983), H4732 [25MY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see S. 2845), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 4846), H581 [19JA]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 727), H901 [6FE] (see H. Res. 734), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 104), H902 [6FE]

Health: improve regional health care emergency preparedness and response systems (see S. 2851), S2679 [15MY]

Immigration: expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (see H.R. 6580), H7722 [26JY]

Information technology: require an electronic, searchable database of the importation, production, shipment, receipt, sale or other disposition of firearms (see S. 2974), S2924 [24MY]

International Association of Fire Fighters: anniversary (see S. Res. 743), S8028 [22DE]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 476), S2262 [18AP]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP] (see H. Res. 867), H3746 [1MY]

Social Security: exempt firefighters and police officers from the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 3433), S6142 [12SE]

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see S. 2860), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5860), H4209 [17MY]

Telephones: anniversary of 9-1-1 system (see S. Res. 411), S1165 [15FE]

Cloture motions

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

Letters

Air National Guard use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires: Representative Rohrabacher, H9096, H9097 [27SE]

Lists

Florida 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287 [25SE]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Certificate of Valor recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Gold Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891 [21JN]

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Merit Award for Valor recipients, E979 [6JY]

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Valorous Unit award recipients, E979 [6JY]

Motions

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S699, S700 [7FE], H834 [6FE], H1066 [8FE]

Remarks in House

Aberdeen Township, NJ: anniversary of Aberdeen Township Hose and Chemical Co. No. 1, E812 [8JN]

Andale, KS: express condolences to victims of St. Joseph Catholic Church fire, H5668 [26JN]

Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Halls Hill Fire Station No. 8, E825 [12JN]

Austin, Steve: Congressional Fire Services Institute Mason Lankford Fire Leadership Award recipient, E469 [16AP], E479 [17AP]

Bedford, TX: tribute to early cancer detection blood testing for firefighters, E152 [7FE]

Bolton, NY: anniversary of Bolton Volunteer Fire Co., E1391 [12OC]

Bossier City, LA: tribute to first responders for response to fire at First Baptist Church Bossier City, H10324 [19DE]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to firefighters, H4290 [22MY]

——— tribute to Lingohocken Volunteer Fire Co., fire safety presentation to Council Rock School District ACHIEVE program students, H9697 [29NO]

Burke, VA: anniversary of Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., E748 [29MY]

California: tribute to firefighters, H1382 [6MR], H7865 [5SE]

Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (H.R. 115), E16 [9JA]

Climate: impact of climate change on frequency of wildfires, H7813 [4SE]

Clinton County, NY: anniversary of Clinton County Firefighter’s Association, E342 [20MR]

Croydon, PA: anniversary of Croydon Fire Co., H8112 [12SE]

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]

Dale City, VA: installation of Dale City Volunteer Fire Dept., officers, E1714 [20DE]

Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), Senate amendment, H5572, H5573 [22JN]

Disasters: ensure protections for first responders, H5081, H5082 [12JN]

Eastpoint, FL: express condolences to victims, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, a wildfire, H5758 [27JN]

FAA: authorize use of certain actively tethered public unmanned aircraft systems for public safety purposes, specifically fire engines, E564 [27AP]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., recruit class, E631 [11MY], E963 [3JY]

——— tribute to Fairfax Fire and Rescue Dept., Firefighters of the Year award recipients, E1326 [27SE]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E890 [21JN]

Falconer, NY: anniversary of Falconer Volunteer Fire Co., E1630 [10DE]

Fayetteville, NC: Fayetteville Fire Dept., A-Shift Rescue 1 recipient of Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award, E940 [28JN]

——— tribute to Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Award recipients, E947 [28JN]

FCC: adopt rules to ensure the accuracy of call location information for 9-1-1 calls, H1414 [6MR]

FEMA: limit reductions in assistance for recovery costs associated with rebuilding multi-structure educational, law enforcement, correctional, fire, or medical facilities, H3717, H3718 [27AP]

——— waive cost share requirements for disaster recovery assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and California wildfires, H3724 [27AP]

Fipps, Brandon: Somervell County, TX, Fire Dept., Volunteer Firefighter of the Year award recipient, H765 [5FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H821–H830 [6FE], E152 [7FE], E164 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H996–H1002 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), H896 [6FE], H1072 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H792, H834–H896 [6FE], H978, H981, H1002–H1071 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], E177 [13FE], E208 [23FE]

Florida: tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287 [25SE]

Forest Service: convey certain land containing the Nephi, UT, Work Center to Juab County, UT, to enhance fire protection services (H.R. 3777), H6339, H6340 [17JY]

——— Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program funding, H6455, H6456 [17JY]

Fort Bend County, TX: Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office recipient of Texas Fire Marshals Association Achievement of Excellence Award and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Letter of Appreciation, E103 [29JA]

Fulton, NY: tribute to Fulton Fire Dept., for Oswego River rescue, E130 [2FE]

Gainesboro, VA: anniversary of Gainesboro Fire and Rescue Co., E1346 [28SE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of California wildfires, H8157 [12SE]

Hurricanes: commend Houston, TX, Fire Dept., for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E13 [9JA]

Immigration: expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 1970), H3959 [15MY]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 6580), H8847–H8849 [25SE]

Independence, MO: anniversary of Independence Fire Dept., E780 [6JN]

International Association of Fire Fighters: anniversary of Local 3886, E1246 [13SE]

Kansas City, MO: anniversary of deaths of six Kansas City Fire Dept., firefighters at a highway contruction site explosion, E1569 [28NO]

Keeseville, NY: tribute to Keeseville Volunteer Fire Dept., E673 [17MY]

LaGrange, GA: tribute to firefighters injured in house fire, H9395 [28SE]

Lakeway, TX: tribute to Lake Travis Fire Rescue, H8113 [12SE]

Lakewood, NY: anniversary of Lakewood Fire Dept., E1486 [2NO]

Lebanon, CT: anniversary of Lebanon Volunteer Fire Dept., E1556 [27NO]

Mechanicsville, VA: anniversary of Black Creek Volunteer Fire Dept., E1539 [16NO]

——— anniversary of Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Dept., E1711 [20DE]

Missoula, MT: Missoula Fire Dept., Scott Firefighter Stairclimb competition winner, E1253 [13SE]

Moran, Theodore: Oak Lawn, IL, Lions Club Top Firefighter award recipient, E706 [22MY]

Mountain Lakes, NJ: anniversary of Mountain Lakes Junior Fire Dept., E1334 [28SE]

National Guard: urge use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires, H9096 [27SE]

New York: tribute to Central New York Memorial Stair Climb, H7902 [6SE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (H.R. 7062), H10110 [12DE]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), H9067, H9068 [26SE]

100 Club, Inc.: tribute to donation of new rescue boats to first responders in Houston and Harris County, TX, E870 [20JN]

Pana, IL: tribute to Pana Fire Dept., E821 [12JN]

Pawling, NY: anniversary of Pawling Volunteer Fire Dept., E1100 [26JY]

Peelman, Matt: Somervell County, TX, Fire Dept., Career Firefighter of the Year award recipient, H765 [5FE]

Pine Ridge, SC: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William Chamber of Commerce Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E979 [6JY]

——— tribute to Prince William County Dept. of Fire and Rescue recruit class, E625 [10MY]

Providence Village, TX: tribute to Heroes Park, E733 [24MY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, H3789 [8MY]

Rutherford, CA: anniversary of Rutherfood Volunteer Fire Dept., E566 [27AP]

Scarsdale, NY: anniversary of Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Co., No. 1, E1432 [19OC]

Schrage, Eric: Illinois Firefighter Medal of Honor Award recipient, H5162 [14JN]

Somervell County, TX: tribute to Somervell County Fire Dept., H765 [5FE]

Spring, TX: anniversary of Spring Fire Dept., E346 [20MR]

Sweeney, Shelagh: Hurley, NY, Fire Dept. Firefighter of the Year award recipient, H1202 [15FE]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Fairmount Fire Dept., E290 [9MR]

Telephones: anniversary of 9-1-1 system, H1135 [14FE], H1181 [15FE]

Tonawanda Coke Corp.: condemn actions to block entry of firefighters responding to plant fire and urge compliance with all environmental laws, H7833 [5SE]

Utah: tribute to wildland firefighters, H6118 [12JY]

Uvalde, TX: anniversary of Uvalde Volunteer Fire Dept., E36 [11JA]

West Haven, CT: anniversary of West Shore Fire Dept., E1455 [26OC]

Wildfires: commend first responders, community leaders, and public safety officials for efforts in response to Tinder Fire in Arizona, H3984 [16MY]

——— commend first responders for efforts in response to wildfires in California, H10034 [11DE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9508 [13NO]

——— provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9696 [29NO]

——— tribute to recovery efforts in Kansas, H1613 [15MR]

Remarks in Senate

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of appointment of Marion Bascom and Konstantine Prevas to Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners, S465 [23JA]

Chicago, IL: express condolences to victims of Little Village neighborhood house fire, S5951 [27AU]

Climate: impact of climate change on frequency of wildfires, S5676–S5679 [16AU], S7345 [6DE]

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

Dept. of Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers, S2675 [15MY], S2753, S2763 [17MY]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (S. 2984), S2936 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (H.R. 931), S2631 [10MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology, S7901 [19DE]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: funding, S5711 [20AU]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S1731, S1732 [14MR]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S852 [9FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S618, S622 [6FE], S671, S672, S680, S683–S688, S699 [7FE], S793–S797, S799, S804–S810, S812–S838 [8FE], S847–S850 [9FE], S887 [12FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), unanimous-consent agreement, S849 [9FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), unanimous-consent request, S816, S817, S827, S828, S829, S831, S833, S834 [8FE]

——— require U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of first responders who die in the line of duty (S. 1108), S2634 [14MY]

Greer, SC: anniversary of Pelham Batesville Fire Dept., S7130 [27NO]

Information technology: require an electronic, searchable database of the importation, production, shipment, receipt, sale or other disposition of firearms (S. 2974), S2935 [24MY]

International Association of Fire Fighters: anniversary (S. Res. 743), S8036 [22DE]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (S. Res. 476), S2283 [18AP]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, S6121 [12SE]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), S6882 [11OC]

Ohio First Responder Week: observance, S2079 [11AP]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 495), S2498 [26AP]

——— observance, S2913 [24MY]

States: allow regulations on use of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid from firefighting foam, S2194, S2197 [17AP]

Wildfires: commend first responders, community leaders, and public safety officials for efforts in response to wildfires in Colorado, S4016 [19JN], S4931 [12JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, S6903, S6904 [13NO]

Reports filed

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 382), S2439 [25AP]

Juab County Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3777) (H. Rept. 115–803), H5986 [3JY]

Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290) (S. Rept. 115–441), S7925 [19DE]

Texts of

H.R. 931, Firefighter Cancer Registry Act, S2631 [10MY], H5572 [22JN]

H.R. 3777, Juab County Conveyance Act, H6339 [17JY]

H.R. 3834, 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act, H9067 [26SE]

H.R. 6580, First Responders Family Support Act, H8847 [25SE]

S. 2860, Putting First-Responders First Act, S2727 [16MY]

S. Res. 411, anniversary of 9-1-1 system, S1169 [15FE]

S. Res. 476, National 9-1-1 Education Month, S2268 [18AP]

S. Res. 495, Public Service Recognition Week, S2494 [26AP]

S. Res. 743, International Association of Fire Fighters anniversary, S8029 [22DE]

FIRST AMENDMENT DEFENSE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

FIRST CHOICE HOME CARE, LLC

Remarks in House

Tribute, E381 [29MR]

FIRST 5 MADERA COUNTY (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1432 [19OC]

FIRST FOCUS CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN (organization)

Letters

State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, H4878 [7JN]

Statements

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9250 [28SE]

FIRST RESPONDERS FAMILY SUPPORT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6580), H8847–H8849 [25SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6580, provisions, H8847 [25SE]

FIRST RESPONDERS SURVIVORS SUPPORT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5060), H3959 [15MY], H4142 [17MY]

FIRST STEP ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 756), S7567, S7600, S7615 [13DE], S7660, S7661, S7662, S7663, S7667, S7668, S7670, S7672, S7688, S7689, S7694, S7709, S7710, S7714, S7715, S7716, S7717, S7719, S7720 [17DE], S7797 [18DE], H10346 [20DE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3649), S7051 [15NO] (see S. 3747), S7509 [12DE]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Letters

Provisions: Ellen Donnarumma, International Community Corrections Association and Christian Kervick, National Criminal Justice Association, H10401 [20DE]

——— Faiz Shakir, Jesselyn McCurdy, Vanita Gupta, and Sakira Cook, ACLU, H10398–H10400 [20DE]

——— James C. Duff, Judicial Conference of the U.S., H10400 [20DE]

——— Jonathan Blodgett, National District Attorneys Association, S7917 [19DE]

——— Paul M. Cell, International Association of Chiefs of Police, S7916 [19DE]

——— Ronal Serpas, Law Enforcement Leaders To Reduce Crime and Incarceration (organization), S7916 [19DE]

——— Vera Bumpers, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, S7916 [19DE]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 756, provisions, S7756 [18DE], S7839 [19DE]

Motions

Enact (S. 756), S7566 [13DE]

Press releases

Center for American Progress Applauds the Senate for Passing the First Step Act: Julie Cusick, Center for American Progress, H10401 [20DE]

Fraternal Order of Police Partners With President Trump on Criminal Justice Reform: National Fraternal Order of Police, S7916 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth, H10364 [20DE]

Enact (S. 756): Senate amendment, H10346–H10366, H10398 [20DE]

Enact (S. 3649), H9739 [29NO]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, H10364 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7976 [20DE]

Congress: legislative priorities, S7389 [11DE], S7627 [17DE]

Correctional institutions: ensure access by faith-based organizations to provide anti-recidivism programs to prisoners, S7776, S7778, S7781 [18DE]

Courts: allow judges greater discretion in sentencing decisions in Federal cases involving mandatory minimum sentences, S7748, S7749 [18DE]

Dept. of Justice: clarify crimes that would make prisoners ineligible for prison rehabilitation programs or early release, S7743, S7757, S7776, S7778–S7782 [18DE]

——— make public information on crimes and prior arrests of prisoners offered early release, S7756 [18DE]

——— report to Congress on recidivism rates of inmates released as result of efforts to reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7776 [18DE]

——— require victim notification when a prisoner’s status is changed, S7742, S7755, S7757, S7776, S7779, S7780, S7782 [18DE]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana, S7753 [18DE]

Enact (S. 756): House amendment, S7566 [13DE], S7639–S7642, S7644–S7646, S7649 [17DE], S7737, S7739, S7740, S7742–S7749, S7752–S7765, S7769–S7771, S7773–S7782 [18DE], S7828, S7838–S7841, S7916–S7918 [19DE]

——— unanimous-consent agreement, S7781 [18DE]

——— unanimous-consent request, S7753, S7758, S7778 [18DE]

Enact (S. 3649), S7021, S7066 [15NO], S7099 [26NO], S7314 [5DE], S7416–S7418, S7422 [11DE]

Enact (S. 3747), S7521 [12DE], S7531 [13DE]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, S7749, S7752 [18DE]

Senate: tribute to Members and staff who worked on S. 756, First Step Act, S7838–S7841 [19DE]

Texts of

S. 756, provisions, H10346–H10360 [20DE]

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3364), S5831 [22AU]

FISCHER, BRYAN AND CELESTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1519 [14NO]

FISCHER, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1265 [17SE]

FISCHER, DAVID

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6195 [17SE]

FISCHER, DEB (a Senator from Nebraska)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4414, S4419, S4447, S4450 [26JN], S4515, S4653, S4664 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3224, S3233, S3234 [6JN], S3341, S3351, S3375 [7JN], S3614 [11JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5697 [16AU], S5832 [22AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5277, S5302 [24JY], S5381 [25JY], S5460 [30JY], S5500, S5502 [31JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4351 [21JN]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S6041 [6SE], S6351 [27SE], S8065 [3JA]

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY]

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, S6775 [10OC]

U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, S4248 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Heart Month: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Appropriations: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (see S. 2330), S467 [23JA]

Armed Forces: provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see S. 3241), S5107 [19JY]

Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry (see S. 2244), S652 [6FE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S2969 [4JN]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see S. 3140), S4410 [26JN]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S2643 [14MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4952 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1631 [12MR]

Dept. of the Interior: provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (see S. 2372), S2836 [22MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: include State insurance commissioner as a voting member of Financial Stability Oversight Council (see S. 3177), S6771 [10OC]

——— report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (see S. 2353), S1736 [14MR]

Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S3295 [7JN]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FAA: authorize grants from the small airport fund for construction or improvement of a nonapproach control tower (see S. 3512), S6341 [26SE]

——— establish a process to allow applicants to petition to prohibit or restrict operation of an unmanned aircraft in close proximity to certain critical infrastructure (see S. 3513), S6342 [26SE]

——— support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S6305 [25SE]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see S. 2343), S2392 [24AP]

——— require telecommunications carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see S. 2973), S2924 [24MY]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see S. 974), S5832 [22AU]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1579 [8MR]

Fish and fishing: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (see S. 1520), S23 [3JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2926 [24MY]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Hopper, Grace: tribute (see S. Res. 593), S5361 [25JY]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S5619 [15AU]

Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S46 [4JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see S. 3516), S6342 [26SE]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see S. 2553), S5619 [15AU]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S6278 [24SE]

National Ada Lovelace Day: designate (see S. Res. 592), S5361 [25JY]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (see S. 2432), S6732 [9OC]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]

National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 492), S2485 [26AP]

National Wear Red Day: designate (see S. Res. 403), S875 [12FE]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN]

Older Americans Month: designate (see S. Res. 517), S2793 [21MY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S4917 [11JY]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see S. 58), S4875 [10JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Rail Safety Week: designate (see S. Res. 660), S6388 [28SE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see S. 811), S6029 [4SE]

Roads and highways: increase ability of a State to administer Federal highway project permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2586), S1875 [21MR]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see S. 732), S968 [14FE]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see S. 2420), S907 [13FE]

——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see S. 1358), S2969 [4JN]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see S. 2600), S2644 [14MY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 108), S4843 [9JY]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6191 [17SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2823), S5693 [16AU]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2329), S1579 [8MR]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 549), S3984 [18JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S613 [5FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: provide regulatory relief to charitable organizations that provide housing assistance (see S. 3731), S7357 [6DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop a standard letter format for individuals who are indebted to the U.S. due to participation in departmental benefits programs and provide notice of such debt by electronic means (see S. 2884), S2773 [17MY]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

Maritime Administration: reauthorize certain provisions (see S. 2717), S2321 [19AP]

Omaha (U.S.S.): commissioning (see S. Res. 389), S581 [30JA]

School Bus Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 603), S5583 [1AU]

Taxation: extend credit to employers who provide paid family and medical leave (see S. 3412), S6058 [6SE]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Albright, Alan D.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Ashe, Barry W.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S438 [22JA], S460 [23JA]

Baker, R. Stan: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Baxter, Susan Paradise: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Bennett, Mark J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4720 [28JN], S4836 [9JY]

Brown, Michael L.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S124 [10JA]

Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]

Campbell, William L., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S60 [8JA]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]

Counts, Walter D., III: nomination to be district judge, S21 [3JA], S150 [11JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3757 [12JN], S3934, S3943 [14JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), S6697 [5OC], S6714 [9OC]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]

Goodwin, Charles B.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S305 [18JA], S351, S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]

Horan, Marilyn J.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Jung, William F.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6506 [3OC], S6564 [5OC]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Muzinich, Justin G.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S7341 [6DE], S7379 [10DE]

Parker, Thomas L.R.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S89 [9JA]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2372 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S438 [22JA], S447 [23JA]

Rettig, Charles P.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S6051 [6SE], S6132 [12SE]

Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]

Summerhays, Robert R.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Sweeney, James R., II: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S2084 [12AP]

Williams, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S6041 [6SE], S6351 [27SE]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S541 [29JA]

Armed Forces: tribute to members from Nebraska killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3281 [7JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: transition to a 5-member Board of Directors, S1417 [7MR]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1859 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4704 [28JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4704 [28JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4385 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3894 [13JN]

——— Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency funding, S5712 [20AU]

——— making appropriations, S638 [6FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5712 [20AU]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, S638 [6FE]

Dept. of HUD: reform laws relative to small public housing agencies, S1417 [7MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1417 [7MR]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6669 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6670 [5OC]

National Police Week: designate (S. Res. 512), S2769 [17MY]

——— observance, S2769 [17MY]

Nebraska: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2769 [17MY]

Omaha (U.S.S.): commissioning (S. Res. 389), S586 [30JA]

Tributes

Allen, Lonnie, Jr. (Calvin), S1757 [15MR]

Henderson, Matt, S7217 [29NO]

Jameson, Tricia, S3281 [7JN]

McCain, John, S5986 [28AU]

Thone, Charles, S1545 [8MR]

Vaughan, Dusty, S7922 [19DE]

Wehr, Vaughan, S2897 [24MY]

FISCHMAN, GERALD

Bills and resolutions

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Remarks in Senate

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (S. Res. 575), S4955 [12JY], S7493 [12DE]

Time (publication): selection of ‘‘Guardians and the War on Truth’’ as Person of the Year, S7492–S7494 [12DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 575, commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism, S4954 [12JY]

FISH AND FISHING related term(s) Marine Mammals; National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Amendments

American Fisheries Advisory Committee: establish (S. 1322), S5863, S5866, S5867 [22AU]

Business and industry: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6076, H6082, H6086, H6087, H6088, H6089, H6090, H6092, H6093, H6094, H6095 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6062 [11JY]

Conservation of natural resources: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (S. 1520), S7636, S7658 [17DE]

Crime: enhance efforts to combat human trafficking in connection with catching and processing of imported seafood products (S. 3641), S7805 [18DE]

Endangered species: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H5703, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7361, S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

National Estuaries Week: designate (S. Res. 642), S6545 [4OC]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567, S7600, S7615 [13DE], S7660, S7661, S7662, S7663, S7667, S7668, S7670, S7672, S7688, S7689, S7694, S7709, S7710, S7714, S7715, S7716, S7717, S7719, S7720 [17DE], S7797 [18DE], H10346 [20DE]

Articles and editorials

Don’t Blame the Army Corps of Engineers for Okeechobee, Everglades Woes, S4903 [11JY]

Don’t Hurt Fisheries With Dangerous Legislation, H6086 [11JY]

Front Line of Climate Change—Black Sea Bass Surge Off R.I., S5053 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions

Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels: implement (see H.R. 5763), H3929 [10MY]

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Aquaculture: limit recovery for certain injuries incurred by workers in shellfish aquaculture activities if State workers’ compensation is available (see H.R. 5061), H1212 [15FE]

Business and industry: provide fisheries disaster relief for commercial fishery failures that are due to certain tariffs imposed by other countries (see H.R. 6528), H7686 [25JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (see H. Res. 965), H5748 [26JN]

Clean the Bay Day: support efforts and goals (see H. Res. 912), H4729 [24MY]

Conservation of natural resources: encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested persons to promote fish conservation (see H.R. 6660), H7747 [7AU]

Crime: enhance efforts to combat human trafficking in connection with catching and processing of imported seafood products (see S. 3641), S7050 [15NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize certain agricultural and other programs (see S. 3080), S3982 [18JN]

——— reauthorize Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (see H.R. 5022), H1177 [14FE]

Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 5556), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of the Interior: consider threat of invasive species before imposing a fishway requirement on a hydroelectric dam license (see H.R. 7170), H9667 [27NO]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: treat shippers of all types of fish and aquaculture equally relative to exemptions from certain hours of service requirements (see S. 2623), S1948 [22MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 7138), H9539 [15NO]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: require State or territorial approval of restrictions on recreational or commercial fishing access to any State or territorial marine waters or Great Lakes waters (see H.R. 5269), H1607 [14MR]

Driftnet fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 2773), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5638), H3706 [26AP]

Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 6885), H8884 [25SE]

——— prohibit taking any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife for a trophy in the U.S. and importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the U.S. (see H.R. 5690), H3781 [7MY]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 3119), S4344 [21JN] (see S. 3315), S5518 [31JY]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

EPA: prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 6967), H9404 [28SE]

FDA: ensure the safety of imported seafood (see H.R. 6212), H5648 [25JN]

Food: exclude species known as bullet tuna and frigate tuna from the standard of identity established for canned tuna (see H.R. 5024), H1177 [14FE]

Frank, Billy, Jr.: support national day of remembrance in honor of life, legacy, and accomplishments (see S. Res. 430), S1630 [12MR] (see H. Res. 769), H1507 [9MR]

Government regulations: establish measures to combat invasive lionfish (see H.R. 6255), H5815 [27JN]

Great Lakes: issue Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 7049), H9424 [9OC]

Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (see S. 3394), S5991 [28AU]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

International law: address threat to national security from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and associated illegal activity and prevent illegal trade of seafood and seafood products (see S. 3400), S5991 [28AU]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 3038), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6060), H5021 [8JN]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National Fishing and Boating Week: designate (see H. Res. 871), H3782 [7MY]

National Lobster Day: designate (see S. Res. 599), S5455 [30JY]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (see S. Res. 671), S6770 [10OC] (see H. Res. 1088), H9090 [26SE]

NOAA: establish a regulatory system for marine aquaculture in U.S. waters (see S. 3138), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6966), H9404 [28SE]

——— establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 6267), H5974 [28JN]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (see S. 3508), S6341 [26SE]

——— provide for equitable management of summer flounder based on geographic, scientific, and economic data (see S. 3331), S5582 [1AU]

Sharks: improve conservation (see S. 2764), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5248), H1542 [13MR]

Ships and vessels: extend period during which fishing and certain other vessels are not required to have permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel (see S. 2331), S467 [23JA]

——— limit imposition of penalties against a person fishing on a U.S. flag fishing vessel in certain areas of the Pacific Ocean based on a report by an observer on such a vessel (see H.R. 5025), H1177 [14FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: enact as law certain regulations relative to the taking of double-crested cormorants to reduce depredation at aquaculture facilities and protect public resources (see H.R. 6302), H5986 [3JY]

——— establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 3715), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7232), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (see H.R. 5875), H4242 [18MY]

——— reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H4242 [18MY]

——— remove freshwater mussels from the list of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 6668), H7751 [10AU]

Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (see H.R. 5742), H3885 [9MY]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]

Cloture motions

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Letters

Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Noah Oppenheim, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, H5700 [26JN]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council and Jaime A. Pinkham, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, H5701 [26JN]

——— several fish and wildlife agencies, H5702 [26JN]

——— Terry Turner, Ed Northern, and Brad Throssel, Trout Unlimited (organization), H5699 [26JN]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]

——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]

——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]

——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]

——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]

——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Limit exemptions to rebuilding timelines for overfished fish stocks: National Coalition for Fishing Communities, H6089 [11JY]

Marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments: several fish and wildlife organizations, H5622 [25JN]

Save Our Seas Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1356 [2OC]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1356 [2OC]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Christopher Brown, Seafood Harvesters of America (organization), H6085 [11JY]

——— Eric Brazer, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance, H6084 [11JY]

——— Glen Brooks, Gulf Fishermen’s Association, H6084 [11JY]

——— several fishing industry organizations, H6085 [11JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H753 [5FE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H753 [5FE]

Lists

Letters of support for H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076 [11JY]

Organizations supporting H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5700 [26JN]

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Organizations supporting S. 2773, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, S2487 [26AP]

Seafood Harvesters of America (organization) members, H6086 [11JY]

Messages

Treaty on Fisheries Between Certain Pacific Island States and the U.S.: President Trump, S6005 [28AU]

Motions

Business and industry: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6097 [11JY]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7566 [13DE]

Remarks in House

Asian carp: address spread to Southeast waterways, H6475 [18JY]

Business and industry: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6051, H6069–H6098 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6057–H6064 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), motion to recommit, H6097 [11JY]

Conservation of natural resources: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (S. 1520), H10306–H10309 [19DE]

——— make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), H5622, H5623 [25JN]

Corps of Engineers: Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Program funding, H4956 [7JN]

——— clarify Federal/non-Federal cost share of, require approval before constructing additional technologies at, and expedite completion of, Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study, H4828, H4829 [6JN]

——— expedite completion of feasibility study for Warren Glen Dam Removal Project, H4829, H4830 [6JN]

——— prohibit building any new, unproven structures for endangered species along the Missouri River, H8226 [13SE]

——— prohibit water discharges from Lake Okeechobee until the water quality is deemed safe, H5158 [14JN], H5510 [22JN], H5651 [26JN], H6044 [11JY]

——— require completion of Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study by certain date, H4831, H4832 [6JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Sites Reservoir construction in Colusa County, CA, funding, H10191 [13DE]

Dept. of the Interior: maintain annual base funding for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins fish recovery programs and require a report on implementation of those programs (H.R. 4465), H1515, H1516 [13MR]

——— prohibit funding to implement California Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan relative to New Melones reservoir, H6521–H6523 [18JY]

——— report to Congress on potential impact of lethal taking of sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H5704 [26JN]

Drought: provide drought assistance to California (H.R. 23), H3544 [25AP], H5698 [26JN]

Endangered species: clarify that lethal take authority relative to reducing predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species applies to only sea lions, rather than all pinnipeds, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H4591 [23MY], H5696–H5705 [26JN], E934 [27JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), corrections in engrossment, H5706 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), H10085 [11DE]

EPA: Lake Champlain Basin Program funding, H6447 [17JY]

——— Southern New England Estuaries Program funding, H6453 [17JY]

FERC: allow transfer of ownership of Woodland Pulp LLC Forest City dam to Maine, H906 [7FE]

GAO: report to Congress on management of red snapper species in Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic Ocean, H6091 [11JY]

Genoa, WI: opening of Great River Road Interpretive Center at Genoa National Fish Hatchery, E725 [24MY]

Government regulations: restrict exemptions to rebuilding timelines for overfished fish stocks, H6088, H6089 [11JY]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

MacDonald, Martin: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E302 [13MR]

National Estuaries Week: observance, E1268 [20SE]

National Ocean Policy: implementation funding, H4947–H4949 [7JN]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (H. Res. 1088), H9394 [28SE]

Native Americans: protect Northwest States tribal fishing rights in the Columbia River, H3555 [25AP]

NOAA: conduct a study on all fees charged to the lobster industry, H6092, H6093 [11JY]

——— develop strategy to implement electronic monitoring and reporting procedures for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery, H6092 [11JY]

——— encourage elimination of lionfish from U.S. waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for additional tags authorizing fishing for certain species, H6096 [11JY]

——— lift ban on striped bass fishing in the Block Island transit zone between Montauk, NY and Block Island, RI, H6093, H6094 [11JY]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), H7640–H7645 [25JY]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), Senate amendment, H10346–H10366, H10398 [20DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), H9135–H9138 [27SE]

——— provide authority to declare a fishery disaster if fishermen suffer negative impacts from tariffs, H6097 [11JY]

——— use funds collected from penalties and fines to enforce and monitor implementation of the Northeast multispecies fishery management plan, H6094, H6095 [11JY]

Orca Awareness Month: observance, H5701 [26JN]

Republican Party: wildlife management policies, H5701 [26JN]

Research: create a fishing industry-based pilot research trawl survey for New England Fishery Management Council and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, H6086, H6087 [11JY]

Rhode Island: add to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, H6087 [11JY]

San Rafael, CA: anniversary of China Camp Village State Park, E1278 [20SE]

Shark fins: prohibit sale (H.R. 1456), H4287 [22MY]

Sorensen, Jay: California Outdoors Hall of Fame inductee, E191 [15FE]

Stock assessments: funding, H6060 [11JY]

Tippy Dam: anniversary, E962 [3JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Anadromous Fish Screen Program funding, H4929 [7JN]

——— exempt sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export (H.R. 2504), H753–H755 [5FE]

——— modernize funding of wildlife conservation (H.R. 2591), H8133, H8134 [12SE]

——— provide parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (H.R. 5875), H6625–H6627 [23JY]

U.S. Geological Survey: Great Lakes Fisheries Program funding, H6441 [17JY]

——— Great Lakes grass carp eradication funding, H6442 [17JY]

Waterways: waive compensatory mitigation requirements for maintenance dredging projects in certain inland waterways, inlets, or harbors, H6089, H6090 [11JY]

Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, H4834 [6JN], H8228 [13SE]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

American Fisheries Advisory Committee: establish (S. 1322), S5866, S5867 [22AU]

Clear Springs Foods, Inc.: tribute, S2432 [25AP]

Climate: impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]

——— impact of climate change on fishing industry, S1675 [13MR], S5052–S5056 [18JY]

——— impact of climate change on Great Barrier Reef, S2542 [8MY]

——— impact of climate change on oxygen levels in oceans, S494 [24JA]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S7344, S7345 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on warming ocean waters, S6950 [14NO]

——— impact of climate change on wildlife, S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6486–S6488 [3OC]

Conservation of natural resources: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (S. 1520), S7636–S7638 [17DE]

——— make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes (H.R. 4528), S5437 [26JY]

Corps of Engineers: authorize construction of a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to reduce toxic discharges, S4902, S4920 [11JY]

Driftnet fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (S. 2773), S2487 [26AP]

Endangered species: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Endangered Species Act: reform, S5601 [15AU]

EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, S2863 [23MY]

FDA: inspection of foreign seafood manufacturers and field examinations of imported seafood funding, S5258 [24JY]

Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (S. 3394), S5992 [28AU]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S1330 [5MR]

National Estuaries Week: designate (S. Res. 642), S6545 [4OC]

National Lobster Day: designate (S. Res. 599), S5462 [30JY]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (S. Res. 671), S6773 [10OC]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7566 [13DE], S7639–S7642, S7644–S7646, S7649 [17DE], S7737, S7739, S7740, S7742–S7749, S7752–S7765, S7769–S7771, S7773–S7782 [18DE], S7828, S7838–S7841, S7916–S7918 [19DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent agreement, S7781 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent request, S7753, S7758, S7778 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), S6330–S6334 [26SE], S6489 [3OC]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S6005 [28AU]

Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: anniversary, S6353 [27SE]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]

Reports filed

Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 669) (H. Rept. 115–1059), H9762 [3DE]

Consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 965) (H. Rept. 115–786), H5748 [26JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Cormorant Relief Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6302) (H. Rept. 115–994), H9442 [23OC]

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2773) (S. Rept. 115–430), S7431 [11DE]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2166) (S. Rept. 115–374), S7087 [26NO]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act (H.R. 4465) (H. Rept. 115–567), H1217 [16FE]

Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3119) (S. Rept. 115–400), S7240 [29NO]

Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5556) (H. Rept. 115–954), H8737 [20SE]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3916) (H. Rept. 115–838), H6556 [18JY]

Limit Imposition of Penalties Against a Person Fishing on a U.S. Flag Fishing Vessel in Areas of Pacific Ocean Based on a Report by an Observer on Such a Vessel: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5025) (H. Rept. 115–1104), H10586 [21DE]

Marine Fish Conservation Statutes Technical Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4528) (H. Rept. 115–775), H5580 [22JN]

Measures To Combat Invasive Lionfish: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6255) (H. Rept. 115–1089), H10509 [20DE]

Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1520) (S. Rept. 115–264), S2991 [5JN]

Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2591) (H. Rept. 115–899), H7754 [14AU]

Regionally Empowered Decision-Making for Snapper, Noting the Angling Public and the Preservation of an Exceptional Resource (RED SNAPPER) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3588) (H. Rept. 115–1047), H9666 [27NO]

Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2603) (H. Rept. 115–562), H1211 [15FE]

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 793) (S. Rept. 115–388), S7132 [27NO]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 115–758), H5283 [19JN]

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2764) (S. Rept. 115–442), S7925 [19DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Exemption of Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers From Certain Inspections Prior to Export: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2504) (H. Rept. 115–506), H131 [10JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Parity for U.S. Territories and District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5875) (H. Rept. 115–802), H5986 [3JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]

——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

Statements

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 965, consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6057 [11JY]

H. Res 961, consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5668 [26JN]

H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076–H6082 [11JY]

H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5703 [26JN]

H.R. 2504, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export, H753 [5FE]

H.R. 2591, Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, H8133 [12SE]

H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]

H.R. 4465, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H1515 [13MR]

H.R. 4528, marine fish conservation statutes technical amendments, H5622 [25JN]

H.R. 5875, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation, H6625 [23JY]

S. 756, NOAA promotion of international action to reduce marine debris, H7640–H7642 [25JY]

S. 1322, American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act, S5867 [22AU]

S. 1520, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, H10306–H10308 [19DE]

S. 3119, Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act, H10085 [11DE]

S. 3331, Fluke Fairness Act, S5586 [1AU]

S. 3508, Save Our Seas Act, S6331–S6334, S6343–S6346 [26SE], H9135–H9138 [27SE]

S. Res. 430, support national day of remembrance in honor of life, legacy, and accomplishments of Billy Frank, Jr., S1633 [12MR]

S. Res. 599, National Lobster Day, S5459 [30JY]

S. Res. 642, National Estuaries Week, S6236 [18SE], S6545 [4OC]

S. Res. 671, National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day, S6772 [10OC]

FISHER, ALFRED C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1629 [10DE]

FISHER, CARSON

Remarks in House

Iowa: Governor’s Scholar Recognition honoree, E891 [21JN]

FISHER, LAWRENCE P.

Appointments

Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, H9402 [28SE]

FISHER, MELVIN F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6121 [12JY]

FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION, INC.

Remarks in House

Funding, H5798 [27JN]

FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Amendments

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6076, H6082, H6086, H6087, H6088, H6089, H6090, H6092, H6093, H6094, H6095 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6062 [11JY]

Bills and resolutions

Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 2773), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5638), H3706 [26AP]

——— provide fisheries disaster relief for commercial fishery failures that are due to certain tariffs imposed by other countries (see H.R. 6528), H7686 [25JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (see H. Res. 965), H5748 [26JN]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]

Letters

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Christopher Brown, Seafood Harvesters of America (organization), H6085 [11JY]

——— Eric Brazer, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance, H6084 [11JY]

——— Glen Brooks, Gulf Fishermen’s Association, H6084 [11JY]

——— several fishing industry organizations, H6085 [11JY]

Lists

Letters of support for H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076 [11JY]

Organizations supporting S. 2773, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, S2487 [26AP]

Motions

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6097 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Fish and fishing: create a fishing industry-based pilot research trawl survey for New England Fishery Management Council and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, H6086, H6087 [11JY]

——— prohibit sale of shark fins (H.R. 1456), H4287 [22MY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6051, H6069–H6098 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), consideration (H. Res. 965), H6057–H6064 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), motion to recommit, H6097 [11JY]

NOAA: encourage elimination of lionfish from U.S. waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for additional tags authorizing fishing for certain species, H6096 [11JY]

Rhode Island: add to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, H6087 [11JY]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (S. 2773), S2487 [26AP]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 965) (H. Rept. 115–786), H5748 [26JN]

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2773) (S. Rept. 115–430), S7431 [11DE]

Regionally Empowered Decision-Making for Snapper, Noting the Angling Public and the Preservation of an Exceptional Resource (RED SNAPPER) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3588) (H. Rept. 115–1047), H9666 [27NO]

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 793) (S. Rept. 115–388), S7132 [27NO]

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 115–758), H5283 [19JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 965, consideration of H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6057 [11JY]

H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, H6076–H6082 [11JY]

FITARA ENHANCEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1867) (S. Rept. 115–244), S2622 [10MY]

FITCH, LOIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1059 [24JY]

FITNESS INFORMATION TRANSPARENCY (FIT) ACT

Cost Estimates

Provisions (H.R. 6374): CBO, E1342 [28SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6374), H7799–H7801 [4SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6374) (H. Rept. 115–913), H7823 [4SE]

Texts of

H.R. 6374, provisions, H7799 [4SE]

FITZGERALD, ANDREW

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1686 [19DE]

FITZGERALD, RAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1366 [5OC]

FITZGERALD, TESA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E710 [22MY]

FITZPATRICK, BEVERLY T., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E64 [18JA]

FITZPATRICK, BRIAN K. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4673, H4674 [23MY]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), H5341 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H4243 [18MY]

Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels: implement (see H.R. 5763), H3929 [10MY]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see H.R. 5480), H3208 [12AP]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions (see H. Res. 766), H7157 [24JY]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H4243 [18MY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H9432 [12OC]

Armed Forces: require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4954), H1214 [15FE]

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see H. Res. 1029), H7687 [25JY]

Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry (see H.R. 4673), H1217 [16FE]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H3507 [24AP]

BLS: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 2016), H7943 [7SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H3064 [9AP]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1091), H9416 [2OC]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9416 [2OC]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 4223), H1342 [1MR] (see H.R. 5819), H4139 [16MY]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H3979 [15MY]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 730), H974 [7FE]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2953), H7754 [14AU]

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (see H.R. 5812), H3976 [15MY]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3148 [11AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see H.R. 4957), H5977 [28JN]

——— establish Patient and State Stability Fund to give States flexibility in how they provide assistance for health insurance costs (see H.R. 4666), H173 [12JA]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H6113 [11JY]

——— express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H7825 [4SE]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5233), H3783 [7MY]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see H.R. 5311), H3148 [11AP]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H8739 [20SE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4822), H584 [19JA] (see H.R. 4924), H903 [6FE]

Copyrights: establish an alternative dispute resolution program for copyright small claims (see H.R. 3945), H9449 [26OC]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see H.R. 4734), H678 [29JA]

Crime: make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 5698), H3931 [10MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H7156 [24JY]

——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 7136), H9821 [10DE]

Dept. of Commerce: assess and analyze effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy (see H.R. 5093), H1266 [26FE]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: authorize college and career counseling for homeless children and youths (see H.R. 4234), H3343 [16AP]

——— combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 6464), H6648 [23JY]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H4210 [17MY]

Dept. of Energy: provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H1227 [23FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see H.R. 5102), H3576 [25AP]

——— authorize services to be provided to individuals under 60 with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological or organic brain dysfunction (see H.R. 6646), H10587 [21DE]

——— conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see H.R. 5197), H4584 [22MY]

——— conduct programs to address usage of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl (see H.R. 5580), H4730 [24MY]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H3343 [16AP]

——— establish a National Mesothelioma Patient Registry (see H.R. 1563), H784 [5FE]

——— establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]

——— establish community action opioid response grant program (see H.R. 5124), H3343 [16AP]

——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H7157 [24JY]

——— expand and improve health care services by health centers and the National Health Service Corps for individuals with a developmental disability (see H.R. 6611), H7754 [14AU]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H7776 [28AU]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 959), H1543 [13MR]

——— promote testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers (see H.R. 3331), H3707 [26AP]

——— provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge (see H.R. 5176), H3343 [16AP]

——— provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 5900), H6042 [10JY]

——— provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research (see H.R. 7063), H9430 [12OC]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (see H.R. 5009), H3097 [10AP]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1639), H9420 [5OC]

——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (see H.R. 6615), H9691 [28NO]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H3979 [15MY]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H6465 [17JY]

——— repeal provision prohibiting sponsorship of research on gun violence (see H.R. 1478), H1267 [26FE]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H3707 [26AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize cyber incident response teams (see H.R. 5074), H1220 [20FE]

——— carry out a pilot program to prevent and mitigate acts of terrorism using motor vehicles (see H.R. 6366), H6195 [13JY]

——— develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]

——— develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (see H.R. 5079), H1226 [23FE]

——— establish a continuous diagnostics and mitigation program (see H.R. 6443), H6587 [19JY]

——— establish Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (see H.R. 6439), H6587 [19JY]

——— improve suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism (see H.R. 5094), H1266 [26FE]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 6992), H9420 [5OC]

Dept. of HUD: meet the needs of homeless children, youth, and families, and honor assessments and priorities of local communities (see H.R. 1511), H4777 [5JN]

——— prohibit discrimination in a residential real estate-related transaction because all or part of the person’s income derives from a source located in Puerto Rico or any other U.S. territory (see H.R. 6209), H9444 [23OC]

Dept. of Justice: include sex trafficking victims in Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program (see H.R. 3942), H784 [5FE]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H4210 [17MY]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1336 [27FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see H.R. 5955), H4728 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1374 [5MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5505), H3343 [16AP]

——— safeguard Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 5363), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of Labor: enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector (see H.R. 3174), H133 [10JA]

——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (see H.R. 4115), H7776 [28AU]

Dept. of State: establish a policy regarding use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities (see H.R. 4989), H4210 [17MY]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see H.R. 6651), H8887 [25SE]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see H.R. 1911), H3978 [15MY]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see H.R. 5626), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7685 [25JY]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H1653 [15MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 809), H9425 [9OC]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H173 [12JA]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 3666), H9460 [30OC]

——— establish a registry to ensure Armed Forces members who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on military installations receive information on such exposure (see H.R. 5921), H4583 [22MY]

——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H3148 [11AP]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4843), H7735 [31JY]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H733 [30JA]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H3931 [10MY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H3575 [25AP]

——— study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma and liver disease in veterans of the Vietnam era caused by exposure to certain parasites (see H.R. 6637), H7724 [26JY]

——— waive copayment requirement for medical and hospital services in the case of certain billing errors and inform veterans of payment plan and waiver rights relative to untimely billing (see H.R. 1972), H625 [22JA]

DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H3507 [24AP]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H9415 [2OC]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H5022 [8JN]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H3978 [15MY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7751 [10AU]

Drugs: provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H4730 [24MY]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H7751 [10AU]

Eastern Europe: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (see H. Res. 955), H5362 [20JN]

EEOC: require employers to report number of settlements for employees with claims of discrimination on the basis of sex, including verbal and physical sexual harassment (see H.R. 4729), H678 [29JA]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see H.R. 4884), H6589 [19JY]

Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see H.R. 6406), H7943 [7SE]

EPA: provide for wastewater and stormwater integrated plan permits, establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, promote green infrastructure for water projects, and revise financial capability guidance (see H.R. 2355), H9408 [28SE]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see H.R. 4902), H3507 [24AP]

Europe: require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H8172 [12SE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5817 [27JN]

FDA: extend market exclusivity periods for drugs approved to prevent, diagnose, or treat a rare disease or condition (see H.R. 1223), H1373 [5MR]

Federal agencies and departments: establish Federal customer service standards to improve service and customer experience provided by Federal agencies (see H.R. 5402), H3750 [3MY]

——— improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (see H.R. 5759), H3929 [10MY]

——— improve communication to individuals by requiring clear instructions (see H.R. 5321), H3343 [16AP]

——— provide reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General and GAO as part of annual budget justifications (see H.R. 5415), H3343 [16AP]

——— require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H554 [18JA]

Federal employees: permit disabled law enforcement, intelligence, and other safety and security officers and employees to receive the same retirement benefits as if they had not been disabled (see H.R. 3303), H4777 [5JN]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5389), H4981 [7JN]

——— require a Government political appointee to reimburse the Government for unlawful use of Federal funds (see H.R. 6295), H5975 [28JN]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H1179 [14FE]

Federal Railroad Administration: provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees (see H.R. 3148), H6464 [17JY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1336 [27FE]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1266 [26FE]

Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see H.R. 5638), H4739 [1JN]

Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 7290), H10209 [13DE]

——— ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 139), H8170 [12SE]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on best practices in use by Federal agencies and departments to reduce opioid usage following medical procedures (see H.R. 4903), H1268 [26FE]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 6219), H6465 [17JY]

——— support territorial integrity and condemn Syrian decision to recognize certain Georgian territories as independent (see H. Res. 1030), H7871 [5SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9153 [27SE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H3343 [16AP]

Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see H.R. 3542), H1127 [13FE]

Health: clarify that certain reimbursements for organ donation are not considered valuable consideration and, therefore, receipt of such reimbursements is not a criminal act (see H.R. 6448), H6587 [19JY]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H3052 [29MR]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H5507 [21JN]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H903 [6FE]

House Rules: encourage consensus and increase accountability and transparency (see H. Res. 1090), H9151 [27SE]

——— prohibit, with limited exceptions, participation of any Member, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity (see H. Res. 1043), H7871 [5SE]

Housing: provide priority under certain federally assisted housing programs to assisting youths who are aging out of foster care (see H.R. 2069), H3343 [16AP]

Human rights: research relationship between human trafficking and skewed sex ratios in areas in which there is evidence of gender-based violence or neglect and end gendercide and related crimes (see H.R. 7008), H9416 [2OC]

Immigration: maintain custody of adults charged with illegal entry with their children while charges are pending and authorize construction of facilities to hold families during legal proceedings (see H.R. 6173), H5987 [3JY]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1610 [14MR]

India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6506), H8732 [17SE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H8108 [10SE]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions (see H.R. 6898), H9153 [27SE]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and reinstate such coverage in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such coverage (see H. Res. 1066), H9416 [2OC]

——— provide for coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins for digestive and inherited metabolic disorders under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 2587), H4777 [5JN]

——— restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 762), H7943 [7SE]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H9421 [5OC]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H584 [19JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1443 [6MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3708 [26AP]

——— support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza (see H.J. Res. 135), H4850 [6JN]

——— support security and law enforcement training and cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6998), H9405 [28SE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H6651 [23JY]

Korea, Republic of: recognize importance of U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance to regional stability and security and reaffirm need to cooperate in applying pressure to peacefully end North Korean nuclear program (see H. Res. 1149), H9691 [28NO]

——— support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, recognize games’ contribution to peace, and wish success in preparation for, and hosting of, Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 716), H733 [30JA]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1501 [8MR]

Labor unions: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H6042 [10JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see H.R. 6759), H8172 [12SE]

Law enforcement: reform benefits for public service officers (see H.R. 5060), H3931 [10MY]

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (see H. Res. 1055), H8172 [12SE]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: increase number of States that may conduct demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services (see H.R. 3931), H3343 [16AP]

——— increase payments to Puerto Rico (see H.R. 3932), H9449 [26OC]

——— provide requirements relative to use of qualified prescription drug monitoring programs and prescribing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 5801), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H9425 [9OC]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H6464 [17JY]

Medicare: apply deemed enrollment to residents of Puerto Rico (see H.R. 2531), H9443 [23OC]

——— coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1953), H4777 [5JN]

——— cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 3032), H3576 [25AP]

——— ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7728 [26JY]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1825), H1755 [21MR]

——— establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H133 [10JA]

——— expand and revise classification of and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 750), H3783 [7MY]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see H.R. 1898), H6112 [11JY]

——— permit occupational therapists to conduct initial assessment visits under a home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (see H.R. 6225), H7759 [21AU]

——— provide for certain program integrity transparency measures (see H.R. 5715), H4285 [21MY]

——— provide for temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6809), H9444 [23OC]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H3783 [7MY]

——— repeal changes to exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see H.R. 1156), H1178 [14FE]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H4733 [25MY]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to include information on risks associated with opioids, coverage of certain nonopioid pain treatments, and safe disposal of prescription drugs (see H.R. 5775), H4285 [21MY]

——— require prescription drug plans to include information on adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain (see H.R. 5686), H4285 [21MY]

——— waive eligibility waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 2589), H5649 [25JN]

Melinda ‘Mindy’ Gene Picotti Post Office, Laceyville, PA: designate (see H.R. 6606), H7921 [6SE]

Members of Congress: condition pay on budget process and stop automatic adjustments, prohibit use of funds for first class travel, ban lobbying by former Members, and require bipartisan support to consider legislation (see H.R. 5946), H4693 [23MY]

——— constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 134), H3929 [10MY]

——— extend the basis for denial of retirement credit to include conviction of any felony (see H.R. 291), H1653 [15MR]

——— provide for the temporary halt in pension payments for Members sentenced for certain offenses (see H.R. 4314), H478 [17JA]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 6636), H7724 [26JY]

National Academy of Medicine: provide for study on use of genetic and genomic testing to improve health care (see H.R. 5062), H1342 [1MR]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see H. Res. 1158), H9574 [20NO]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H172 [12JA]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H9439 [19OC]

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4638), H9460 [30OC]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 827), H3315 [13AP]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H1374 [5MR]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1095), H9151 [27SE]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H4210 [17MY]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see H. Res. 756), H1334 [27FE]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H3441 [18AP]

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish (see H.R. 5356), H3444 [18AP]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3315 [13AP]

National Small Business Week: designate (see H. Res. 840), H3506 [24AP]

National Workforce Development Month: observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9406 [28SE]

Native Americans: reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation (see H.R. 5244), H9526 [14NO]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate research and other activities relative to prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 5927), H4692 [23MY]

——— expand research activities for functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (see H.R. 1187), H7943 [7SE]

——— expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H3148 [11AP]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (see H.R. 2748), H3575 [25AP]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 735), H1075 [8FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

Poland: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1168), H9763 [3DE]

——— recognize memorials and monuments to Katyn Massacre of Polish officers as important historical reminders and commend contributions of Polish Americans to prosperity, diversity, and strength of the U.S. (see H. Res. 893), H4210 [17MY]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7729 [26JY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H6263 [16JY]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H6650 [23JY]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H9463 [2NO]

Privacy: allow domestic violence victims who are participating in State Address Confidentiality Programs to use their confidential substitute address when creating new public records at the Federal level (see H.R. 3887), H1374 [5MR]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

——— improve collection and publication of statistics (see H.R. 6211), H9444 [23OC]

——— support businesses and extend child tax credits for families (see H.R. 5975), H9444 [23OC]

Russia: concur in judgement of assessment provided by U.S. intelligence on Russian interference in U.S. elections (see H. Res. 1016), H6649 [23JY]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H1699 [19MR]

——— condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H4849 [6JN]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see H. Res. 1162), H9822 [10DE]

——— impose sanctions against those responsible for chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter (see H.R. 5428), H3148 [11AP]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1610 [14MR]

SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]

——— study and identify best practices for closing the gender, race, and income gap in patenting rates for certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6390), H6263 [16JY]

SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see H.R. 4267), H1699 [19MR]

Senior citizens: provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly (see H.R. 1251), H7920 [6SE]

Small business: expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (see H.R. 2655), H1502 [8MR]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7751 [10AU]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

——— recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H678 [29JA]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7751 [10AU]

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see H.R. 5860), H4209 [17MY]

——— eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building infrastructure (see H.R. 6463), H6648 [23JY]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 6037), H5987 [3JY]

——— exempt from foreign insurer excise tax certain insurance policies issued by U.S. territory and possession insurers (see H.R. 5651), H9444 [23OC]

——— expand use of Coverdell education savings accounts as lifelong learning accounts to pay for skills training, career-related learning, and professional development (see H.R. 6250), H5815 [27JN]

——— impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see H.R. 7173), H9667 [27NO]

——— improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts (see H.R. 5138), H1340 [1MR]

——— increase limitation on State and local tax deduction for married individuals (see H.R. 5913), H4583 [22MY]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible (see H.R. 4978), H4777 [5JN]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 3349), H1336 [27FE]

——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H3978 [15MY]

——— provide for an investment tax credit relative to production of electricity from nuclear energy (see H.R. 5732), H6042 [10JY]

——— repeal inclusion of Social Security benefits in gross income (see H.R. 2552), H1075 [8FE]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 6312), H6112 [11JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 466), H4777 [5JN]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H5095 [12JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9416 [2OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see H.R. 5885), H7782 [31AU]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see H.R. 5105), H3835 [8MY]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H5021 [8JN]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H5286 [19JN]

——— tribute to veteran-owned small businesses (see H. Res. 1141), H9471 [9NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6796), H8724 [13SE]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see H.R. 5697), H5507 [21JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7751 [10AU]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 4912), H736 [2FE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H3835 [8MY]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 4044), H4777 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5796), H3975 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure certain employees are subject to the same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other Federal employees (see H.R. 6101), H5199 [14JN]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6445), H6587 [19JY]

Presidential appointments: prohibit immediate family members of heads of certain agencies and departments from soliciting or otherwise raising funds from certain foreign entities (see H.R. 6971), H9405 [28SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by candidates for President and Vice President of the U.S. (see H.R. 6970), H9404 [28SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (H.R. 5796), H3977 [15MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure certain employees are subject to the same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other Federal employees (H.R. 6101), H5200 [14JN]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1543 [13MR]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (H.R. 6445), H6589 [19JY]

Presidential appointments: prohibit immediate family members of heads of certain agencies and departments from soliciting or otherwise raising funds from certain foreign entities (H.R. 6971), H9407 [28SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by candidates for President and Vice President of the U.S. (H.R. 6970), H9407 [28SE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1129 [14FE], H4851 [7JN]

Lists

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL, shooting victims, H1656 [19MR]

Remarks

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 6720), H8118 [12SE]

Baby Bureau (organization): tribute, H7828 [5SE]

Backyard Beans Coffee Co.: Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]

Bednarz, Natasha: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411• [16OC]

Bensalem, PA: tribute to Bensalem High School baseball team, H5204 [15JN]

——— tribute to Bensalem High School industrial design class students for building a snow sled for the blind, H3161 [12AP]

Bent Metal Customs (business): Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County (organization): tribute to mentorship programs, H1131 [14FE]

Biscoveanu, Andrea: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411• [16OC]

Black History Month: observance, H790 [6FE]

Block, Timothy M.: National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductee, H420 [17JA], H485 [18JA]

Bristol, PA: tribute to Kanga Roof (business) annual Holiday Roof Giveaway, H657 [29JA]

Brooks, Megan B.: Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office Danny E. Khalouf Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance recipient, H5290 [20JN]

Bucks County, PA: anniversary of Newtown Athletic Club, E1492• [2NO]

——— tribute to ‘‘Aqui Para Ti’’ community outreach group, H5161 [14JN]

——— tribute to Bucks County GirlSTEM Conference, H1272 [27FE]

——— tribute to Bucks County Opportunity Council Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, H1077 [13FE]

——— tribute to firefighters, H4290 [22MY]

——— tribute to Penn Community Bank, H1448 [7MR]

——— tribute to school soup drive, H980 [8FE]

——— tribute to school staff and first responders for efforts to administer first aid to schoolbus driver, Janet Lapsley, who suffered a medical emergency, H5161 [14JN]

——— tribute to United Way of Bucks County Bucks Knocks Out Hunger event, H4854 [7JN]

Bucks County Women’s Advocacy Coalition: tribute to youth group, E1096• [26JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3176 [12AP]

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (H.R. 5812), H5074 [12JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: urge gynecologists to use preoperative tissue biopsy methods in order to detect undiagnosed gynecological cancers in women, H3983 [16MY]

Crime: enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), H3080 [10AP]

Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Inc.: tribute, H3690 [26AP]

Croydon, PA: anniversary of Croydon Fire Co., H8112 [12SE]

Cutillo, Mark: National Liberty Museum and State Farm Insurance (company) Teacher as Hero Award recipient, H5161 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (H.R. 5796), H5238 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: achieve security of firearms and other sensitive assets among departmental components (H.R. 4433), H50, H51 [9JA]

——— develop best practices for utilizing advanced passenger information and passenger name record data for counterterrorism screening and vetting operations (H.R. 4581), H49, H50 [9JA]

Diseases and disorders: strengthen care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, declare goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s is a national priority, and increase research funding, H28 [9JA]

District of Columbia: tribute to students visiting from Hun School of Princeton, E69• [19JA]

Doylestown, PA: anniversary of Pebble Hill Church, H7878 [6SE]

——— tribute to Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, H6270 [17JY]

——— tribute to Central Bucks Rotary Club annual Ride for the Heroes, H4782 [6JN]

Doylestown Health Foundation: tribute, H28 [9JA]

Doylestown Township, PA: anniversary, H175 [16JA]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1523 [13MR], H1741 [21MR]

Duaime, Bob: American Red Cross Give Life Hero Award recipient, H4290 [22MY]

Earth Day: observance, H3404 [18AP]

Ehrenkrantz, Eliav: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411• [16OC]

Fairless Hills, PA: Conwall-Egan Catholic High School winner of Bucks County High School Seatbelt Challenge, H5367 [21JN]

——— tribute to Bucks County Technical High School graduates, H5652 [26JN]

——— tribute to Pennsbury High School students childhood cancer fundraising efforts, H1448 [7MR]

Falkenstein, Kristian: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, H5754 [27JN]

Fallingston, PA: tribute to Pennsbury School District Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, H1182 [15FE]

Falls Township, PA: tribute to Falls Township Police Dept., Youth Police Academy, H5754 [27JN]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (H. Res. 682), H107 [10JA]

Federal agencies and departments: require collection of voluntary feedback on services provided by agencies (H.R. 2846), H4761 [5JN], H9716 [29NO]

Firearms: gun control, H1656 [19MR]

Hatfield Township, PA: anniversary of Montgomery County Senior Softball League, H5368 [21JN]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (H.R. 878), H685 [30JA]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4361 [22MY]

Heffern, Juliana: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411• [16OC]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, H9523 [14NO]

Holland, PA: tribute to Council Rock High School South partnership with NASA, H4144 [17MY]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of Connor Bednarzyk, H9139 [27SE]

——— moment of silence in honor of Sarah Mitchell, H6163 [12JY]

Hughes, Renee Cardwell: Pearl S. Buck International (organization) Woman of Influence Award recipient, H3843 [9MY]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H107 [10JA]

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ: anniversary of 305th Air Mobility Wing 6th Airlift Squadron, E770• [5JN]

Journal: question of approval, H420 [17JA], H557 [19JA]

Kaitlin Murphy Foundation: tribute, H6045 [11JY]

Lakawitz, Jeanne: Pennsbury, PA, School District School Bus Driver of the Year award recipient, H8892 [26SE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (H.R. 6759), H8163 [12SE]

Langhorne, PA: Sesame Place (theme park) designation as Certified Autism Center by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, H3731 [27AP]

——— tribute to African-American Museum of Bucks County, H790 [6FE]

Lansdale, PA: tribute to Bridle Path Elementary School, H7878 [6SE]

——— tribute to Lansdale Mural Arts Program, H6270 [17JY]

Levittown, PA: tribute to Mary’s Cupboard food pantry, H2031 [22MR]

Lezynski, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1379 [6MR]

Makefield Women’s Association: tribute, H3983 [16MY]

McDonough, Robert: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411• [16OC]

McElroy, Kristen M.: Bucks County, PA, District Attorney’s Office Robert Rosner Memorial Award for Exceptional Service, Professionalism and Integrity, H5290 [20JN]

Medicaid: allow State to determine level of care and length of stay for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions based on State criteria, H5341 [20JN]

——— allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions (H.R. 5797), H5341 [20JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms, H7909 [6SE]

Mental Health Month: observance, H3825 [8MY]

Meyers, Jake: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411• [16OC]

Middletown Township, PA: preserve Stone Meadows Farm, H1131 [14FE]

Migratory Bird Treaty Act: anniversary, E1686• [19DE]

Miller, Alexandra: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1411• [16OC]

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: observance, H65 [9JA]

National Marfan Awareness Month: observance, E275• [7MR]

National Military Appreciation Month: observance, H4589 [23MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8112 [12SE]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: observance, H5290 [20JN]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (H.R. 5576), H7847 [5SE]

National Suicide Prevention Month: observance, H8251 [13SE]

New Hope, PA: tribute to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve annual symposium event award recipients, H3404 [18AP]

——— tribute to Bucks County Children’s Museum, H1659 [19MR]

——— tribute to New Hope Pride Parade, H4589 [23MY]

Newtown, PA: tribute to student participants in Countryside Gallery ‘‘One Planet—Wildlife Vulnerable to Climate Change’’ exhibit, H5290 [20JN]

——— Washington Crossing National Cemetery dedication of Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, E810• [8JN]

North Wales, PA: tribute to Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School, H9097 [27SE]

——— tribute to Montgomery Elementary School, H9097 [27SE]

Northampton Township, PA: Safehome (organization) safest city in Pennsylvania designee, H558 [19JA]

——— tribute to Miracle League of Northampton Township, H3349 [17AP]

——— tribute to Northampton Patriots Flag Program, H6116 [12JY]

Obert-Thorn, Rebecca: Axalta Coating Systems, LLC, All-Pro Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H4144 [17MY]

Olympic Games: tribute to Bucks County, PA, participants, H685 [30JA]

Otherwise Gifts (business): Lansdale, PA, Economic Development Committee Business of the Month award recipient, H9097 [27SE]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H9670 [28NO]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1656 [19MR]

Pellegrino, Mary: Pennsylvania State Education Association Human and Civil Rights Award recipient, H4854 [7JN]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Bucks and Montgomery Counties Emergency Medical Services personnel, H4782 [6JN]

——— tribute to high schools in the 8th Congressional District with high ranking standardized test scores and graduation rates, H4589 [23MY]

Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, E451• [12AP]

Quakertown, PA: anniversary of Upper Bucks County YMCA, H6470 [18JY]

R.J. Leonard Foundation: tribute, H8892 [26SE]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith, H4291 [22MY]

Sabre Systems, Inc.: tribute, H3690 [26AP]

Save a Life Foundation: tribute, H5368 [21JN]

Shamrock Reins (organization): tribute, H5290 [20JN]

Shared Support, Inc.: tribute, H8112 [12SE]

Souderton, PA: Souderton Area High School Special Olympics International Unified Champion School designee, H175 [16JA]

——— tribute to Souderton Area School District students for annual food drive and quarter collection, H4782 [6JN]

Twilight Wish Foundation: anniversary, H6045 [11JY]

Type One Parent Project (TOPP) Foundation: tribute, H1379 [6MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove gray wolves from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 6784), H9549 [16NO]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (H.R. 1997), H758 [5FE]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, H163 [11JA]

Votes: position on missed, H1001• [8FE]

Walsh, Jonathan: Upper Bucks County, PA, YMCA Role Model of the Year award recipient, H6470 [18JY]

Warminster, PA: tribute to Archbishop Wood Catholic High School football team, H486 [18JA]

Warwick Township, PA: inclusion in FBI Uniform Crime Report safest cities in Pennsylvania list, H3350 [17AP]

World Down Syndrome Day: observance, H3153 [12AP]

Tributes

Bauer, Todd, H6470 [18JY]

Bednarzyk, Connor, H9139 [27SE]

Briskin, Charles, H6270 [17JY]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Lingohocken Volunteer Fire Co., fire safety presentation to Council Rock School District ACHIEVE program students, H9697 [29NO]

Bunting, Edward G., Sr., E1370• [5OC], E1475• [30OC]

Buzby, Tom, H8892 [26SE]

Consulmagno, Bob, H6045 [11JY]

Cronin, Steve, E1168• [21AU]

Feldstein, Joshua, H5652 [26JN]

Fraser, Robert, H5754 [27JN]

Garcia, Jimmy, H8112 [12SE]

Glasson, John T., E436• [11AP]

Gonzalez, Vincent, H5100 [13JN]

Greenleaf, Stewart, E1499• [6NO]

Gregory, Christian, H6117 [12JY]

Kiel, Thois, H7092 [24JY]

Killeen, Logan, H5100 [13JN]

Klenk, Matthew, H9698 [29NO]

Kohlbrenner, Rachel, H6270 [17JY]

Mabin, Mike, H1548 [14MR]

Maloney, James, E1413• [16OC]

Marks, Michael, H3983 [16MY]

Maruyama, Shuji, E14• [9JA]

McCloskey, Donna, H741 [5FE]

McCracken, Dolores, H9542 [16NO]

McGrath, Madigan, H1346 [5MR]

McVeigh, James, H6117 [12JY]

Molloy, Irene, H5652 [26JN]

Pfister, Corey, H6117 [12JY]

Phelan, Matt, H6470 [18JY]

Poprik, Pat, E1453• [26OC]

Pristatskiy, Tim, H4290 [22MY]

Rippert, Jackie, E1491• [2NO]

Robbins, Corey J., E1106• [27JY]

Rufo, Jenna, H6470 [18JY]

Serge, Santo A., E164• [8FE]

Simon, Joel, H5160 [14JN]

Snipes, Sam, H7692 [26JY], H7828 [5SE]

Soloway, Bill, H7828 [5SE]

Spritzler, Lindsey, H9698 [29NO]

Stricker, Richard, H7878 [6SE]

Tucker, Audrey, H1272 [27FE]

Volpe, Lou, H3332 [16AP]

Wallnau, Carl, H6116 [12JY]

Wheeler, Lois, H9697 [29NO]

Williams, Thelma, H4854 [7JN]

Wolfson, Linda, E911• [25JN]

Yaeger, Margaret, H7092 [24JY]

FITZPATRICK, MICHAEL

Letters

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8785 [25SE]

FITZSIMMONS, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E142 [6FE]

555th HONORS DETACHMENT (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E67 [18JA]

555th PARACHUTE INFANTRY ASSOCIATION, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA: designate (see S. 3237), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6719), H7919 [6SE]

Remarks in House

Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA: designate (H.R. 6719), E1214 [6SE]

——— designate (S. 3237), H10082 [11DE]

Reports filed

Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3237), S6387 [28SE]

Texts of

S. 3237, Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office, Columbus, GA, S7063 [15NO], H10082 [11DE]

FIVE STAR ENTERTAINMENT (business)

Remarks in House

Greater Fayetteville, NC, Chamber: Mayor’s Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E210 [23FE]

FIX NICS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4477), H1492–H1494, H1496 [8MR], H1613 [15MR], H3355 [17AP], H5081 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S6785 [11OC]

Enact (S. 2135), S39 [4JA], S481 [24JA], S571 [30JA], S1143 [15FE], S1203, S1206 [26FE], S1223, S1227 [27FE], S1257, S1260–S1262 [28FE], S1299 [1MR], S1345 [6MR], S1533–S1535 [8MR], S1618, S1620 [12MR], S1647, S1655 [13MR], S1719, S1721–S1723 [14MR], S1758 [15MR], S1774, S1776 [19MR], S1863 [21MR], S2785 [21MY]

FIXING AMERICA’S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION (FAST) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Transportation: improve Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program (see S. 3587), S6815 [11OC]

Infrastructure: improve Federal permitting processes for certain projects (see S. 3017), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 7389), H10586 [21DE]

Transportation: ensure certain veteran small businesses are eligible for funding as small business concerns relative to transportation projects (see H.R. 6603), H7723 [26JY]

Veterans: improve contracting opportunities for service-connected disabled veteran-owned small business concerns (see S. 3606), S6816 [11OC]

FLAG DAY

Remarks in House

Observance, H5163 [14JN], E847, E848 [14JN]

FLAGLER COUNTY, FL

Remarks in Senate

Sturman, Kate: Flagler County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

FLAGS

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Monuments and memorials: provide for display of National League of Families POW/MIA flag at World War I Memorials (see S. 2758), S2440 [25AP]

Patriotism: require that the POW/MIA flag be displayed on all days that the flag of the U.S. is displayed on certain Federal property (see S. 3698), S7256 [3DE]

Letters

Dept. of Justice civil rights investigation into harassment of Mia Irizarry in Cook County, IL, for wearing clothing depicting Puerto Rico flag: Representative Gutierrez, H6116 [12JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: call for civil rights investigation into harassment of Mia Irizarry in Cook County, IL, for wearing clothing depicting Puerto Rico flag, H6115 [12JY]

Northampton Township, PA: tribute to Northampton Patriots Flag Program, H6116 [12JY]

Texas: tribute to Republic of the Rio Grande flag, E1220 [7SE]

Remarks in Senate

Monuments and memorials: provide for display of National League of Families POW/MIA flag at World War I Memorials (S. 2758), S2442 [25AP]

Texts of

S. 2758, display of National League of Families POW/MIA flag at World War I Memorials, S2441 [25AP]

FLAGSTAFF, AZ

Bills and resolutions

Win Oil Co., Inc.: remove Federal reversion interest in certain non-Federal land owned by Win Oil Co., Inc., to unencumber the title and allow for economic development (see H.R. 7244), H9820 [10DE]

FLAGSTAFF FEDERAL REVERSION RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 7244), H9820 [10DE]

FLAG—U.S.

Amendments

Public safety officers: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S700, S709, S717, S724, S791 [7FE], S841, S842, S843 [8FE], H834 [6FE], H1002, H1072 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H830 [6FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H1000 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S851, S852 [9FE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Government: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (see S. 3068), S3951 [14JN]

Public safety officers: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 727), H901 [6FE] (see H. Res. 734), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 104), H902 [6FE]

Cloture motions

Public safety officers: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

Motions

Public safety officers: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S699, S700 [7FE], H834 [6FE], H1066 [8FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1 [3JA], H3 [5JA], H6 [8JA], H29 [9JA], H91 [10JA], H135 [11JA], H171 [12JA], H176 [16JA], H420 [17JA], H490 [18JA], H557 [19JA], H585 [20JA], H605 [21JA], H611 [22JA], H627 [25JA], H632 [29JA], H687 [30JA], H735 [2FE], H740 [5FE], H789 [6FE], H905 [7FE], H979 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], H1133 [14FE], H1181 [15FE], H1215 [16FE], H1219 [20FE], H1223 [23FE], H1231 [26FE], H1275 [27FE], H1337 [1MR], H1346 [5MR], H1379 [6MR], H1449 [7MR], H1479 [8MR], H1505 [9MR], H1512 [13MR], H1552 [14MR], H1615 [15MR], H1658 [19MR], H1702 [20MR], H1735 [21MR], H1757 [22MR], H3045 [23MR], H3047 [26MR], H3051 [29MR], H3055 [2AP], H3057 [5AP], H3061 [9AP], H3067 [10AP], H3103 [11AP], H3158 [12AP], H3213 [13AP], H3319 [16AP], H3351 [17AP], H3403 [18AP], H3447 [19AP], H3449 [23AP], H3459 [24AP], H3509 [25AP], H3587 [26AP], H3709 [27AP], H3745 [1MY], H3749 [3MY], H3752 [7MY], H3787 [8MY], H3842 [9MY], H3889 [10MY], H3933 [11MY], H3938 [15MY], H3987 [16MY], H4149 [17MY], H4211 [18MY], H4246 [21MY], H4291 [22MY], H4590 [23MY], H4697 [24MY], H4731 [25MY], H4735 [29MY], H4737 [1JN], H4744 [5JN], H4782 [6JN], H4857 [7JN], H4983 [8JN], H5028 [12JN], H5104 [13JN], H5161 [14JN], H5203 [15JN], H5230 [19JN], H5293 [20JN], H5368 [21JN], H5509 [22JN], H5585 [25JN], H5656, H5666 [26JN], H5757 [27JN], H5819 [28JN], H5979 [29JN], H5983 [3JY], H5989 [6JY], H5994 [10JY], H6050 [11JY], H6120 [12JY], H6177 [13JY], H6198 [16JY], H6272 [17JY], H6474 [18JY], H6561 [19JY], H6591 [23JY], H7093 [24JY], H7170 [25JY], H7691 [26JY], H7731 [27JY], H7733 [31JY], H7737 [3AU], H7745 [7AU], H7749 [10AU], H7753 [14AU], H7755 [17AU], H7757 [21AU], H7761 [24AU], H7773 [28AU], H7779 [31AU], H7783 [4SE], H7833 [5SE], H7880 [6SE], H7923 [7SE], H7945 [10SE], H8112 [12SE], H8178 [13SE], H8729 [17SE], H8735 [20SE], H8741 [24SE], H8746 [25SE], H8894 [26SE], H9100 [27SE], H9155 [28SE], H9411 [2OC], H9417 [5OC], H9423 [9OC], H9427 [12OC], H9433 [16OC], H9437 [19OC], H9441 [23OC], H9445 [26OC], H9451 [30OC], H9461 [2NO], H9465 [6NO], H9469 [9NO], H9473 [13NO], H9513 [14NO], H9536 [15NO], H9541 [16NO], H9571 [20NO], H9575 [23NO], H9580 [27NO], H9669 [28NO], H9699 [29NO], H9745 [30NO], H9759 [3DE], H9765 [6DE], H9772 [10DE], H10037 [11DE], H10114 [12DE], H10213 [17DE], H10276 [19DE], H10339 [20DE], H10513 [21DE], H10589 [22DE], H10595 [24DE], H10597 [27DE], H10601 [31DE], H10607 [2JA], H10611 [3JA]

Senate, S1 [3JA], S27 [4JA], S49 [8JA], S81 [9JA], S113 [10JA], S143 [11JA], S173 [16JA], S213 [17JA], S265 [18JA], S315 [19JA], S359 [20JA], S395 [21JA], S429 [22JA], S445 [23JA], S477 [24JA], S507 [25JA], S527 [29JA], S557 [30JA], S595 [5FE], S617 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S793 [8FE], S847 [9FE], S855 [12FE], S889 [13FE], S929 [14FE], S1131 [15FE], S1199 [26FE], S1223 [27FE], S1257 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1325 [5MR], S1343 [6MR], S1405 [7MR], S1529 [8MR], S1617 [12MR], S1645 [13MR], S1695 [14MR], S1741 [15MR], S1773 [19MR], S1799 [20MR], S1849 [21MR], S1885 [22MR], S1993 [9AP], S2021 [10AP], S2047 [11AP], S2083 [12AP], S2131 [16AP], S2227 [18AP], S2289 [19AP], S2333 [23AP], S2359 [24AP], S2399 [25AP], S2447 [26AP], S2505 [7MY], S2533 [8MY], S2557 [9MY], S2599 [10MY], S2633 [14MY], S2657 [15MY], S2687 [16MY], S2735 [17MY], S2781 [21MY], S2801 [22MY], S2843 [23MY], S2889 [24MY], S2953 [4JN], S2973 [5JN], S3001 [6JN], S3269 [7JN], S3395 [11JN], S3729 [12JN], S3863 [13JN], S3929 [14JN], S3961 [18JN], S4011 [19JN], S4253 [20JN], S4313 [21JN], S4353 [25JN], S4379 [26JN], S4459 [27JN], S4689 [28JN], S4829 [9JY], S4847 [10JY], S4881 [11JY], S4923 [12JY], S4957 [16JY], S4973 [17JY], S5027 [18JY], S5079 [19JY], S5115 [23JY], S5227 [24JY], S5315 [25JY], S5393 [26JY], S5441 [30JY], S5463 [31JY], S5527 [1AU], S5599 [15AU], S5671 [16AU], S5705 [20AU], S5733 [21AU], S5791 [22AU], S5871 [23AU], S5941 [27AU], S5961 [28AU], S6011 [4SE], S6035 [5SE], S6041 [6SE], S6115 [12SE], S6159 [17SE], S6197 [18SE], S6265 [24SE], S6283 [25SE], S6313 [26SE], S6351 [27SE], S6367 [28SE], S6401 [1OC], S6417 [2OC], S6455 [3OC], S6507 [4OC], S6559 [5OC], S6703 [9OC], S6735 [10OC], S6777 [11OC], S6903 [13NO], S6937 [14NO], S6969 [15NO], S7073 [26NO], S7103 [27NO], S7147 [28NO], S7197 [29NO], S7251 [3DE], S7259 [4DE], S7299 [5DE], S7323 [6DE], S7373 [10DE], S7389 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7531 [13DE], S7627 [17DE], S7737 [18DE], S7823 [19DE], S7957 [20DE], S8005 [21DE], S8021 [22DE], S8047 [27DE], S8051 [2JA]

Remarks in House

Flag Day: observance, H5163 [14JN], E847, E848 [14JN]

Government: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (H.R. 3121), H9716, H9717 [29NO]

Northampton Township, PA: tribute to Northampton Patriots Flag Program, H6116 [12JY]

Public safety officers: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H821–H830 [6FE], E152 [7FE], E164 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H996–H1002 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), H896 [6FE], H1072 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H792, H834–H896 [6FE], H978, H981, H1002–H1071 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], E177 [13FE], E208 [23FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to professional athletes who kneel in protest during playing of the National Anthem, H4856 [7JN]

Remarks in Senate

Constitutional amendments: prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 46), S3941 [14JN]

Public safety officers: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S1731, S1732 [14MR]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S852 [9FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S618, S622 [6FE], S671, S672, S680, S683–S688, S699 [7FE], S793–S797, S799, S804–S810, S812–S838 [8FE], S847–S850 [9FE], S887 [12FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), unanimous-consent agreement, S849 [9FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), unanimous-consent request, S816, S817, S827, S828, S829, S831, S833, S834 [8FE]

——— require U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of first responders who die in the line of duty (S. 1108), S2634 [14MY]

Reports filed

All-American Flag Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 115–1044), H9666 [27NO]

Texts of

H.R. 3121, All-American Flag Act, H9716 [29NO]

FLAKE, JEFF (a Senator from Arizona)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4420, S4431 [26JN], S4641 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3326, S3375 [7JN], S3693, S3694 [11JN], S3985 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5774 [21AU], S5837 [22AU], S5901 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 2850), S5072, S5074 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5277 [24JY], S5435 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (S. 946), S1188, S1190 [15FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4287 [20JN]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5622 [15AU]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S970, S972, S1118, S1126 [14FE]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S5375 [25JY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S6901 [9NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see S. 3196), S6038 [5SE]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]

——— reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S8018 [21DE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges to the ninth judicial circuit and certain district courts (see S. 3259), S5267 [24JY]

Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S6926 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, extend and subsequently repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar (see S. 2086), S841 [8FE]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see S. 2713), S2321 [19AP]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2879 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S5067 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 2458), S1243 [27FE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7089 [26NO]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S6224 [18SE]

Drugs: allow States, territories, and Indian tribes to control regulation of marijuana, remove industrial hemp from list of controlled substances, and maintain application of certain criminal offenses relative to marijuana (see S. 3032), S3983 [18JN]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see S. 177), S1578 [8MR]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see S. 3013), S3035 [6JN]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 2344), S520 [25JA]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see S. 2383), S1687 [13MR]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S300 [18JA]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5620 [15AU]

NATO: support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pioneer Day: observe anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah (see S. Res. 590), S5267 [24JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see S. 372), S2679 [15MY]

Religion: recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community (see S. Res. 555), S4281 [20JN]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Ships and vessels: repeal certain restrictions on coastwise trade (see S. 1561), S3294 [7JN]

Taxation: impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see S. 3791), S7926 [19DE]

Trusts: promote investigation of fraudulent claims against certain trusts and provide penalties against fraudulent claims against certain trusts (see S. 2564), S4036 [19JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S1687 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appropriations: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (see S. 2330), S467 [23JA]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S581 [30JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— require producers to choose between receiving Federal crop insurance coverage or agriculture risk coverage/price loss coverage (see S. 2512), S1452 [7MR]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (see S. 2850), S2679 [15MY]

EPA: provide regulatory relief for certain ozone pollution standards in international border areas, marginal areas, and rural transport areas (see S. 2825), S2623 [10MY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for development of beerbots or other robot bartenders (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

Federal Rules of Evidence: prohibit cross-examination by the accused of minor victims of sexual assault (see S. 3736), S7385 [10DE]

Firearms: prohibit illegal modification of firearms (see S. 2475), S1286 [28FE]

——— prohibit purchase of an assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age (see S. 2470), S1286 [28FE]

Immigration: improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see S. 2464), S1243 [27FE]

Iron and steel industry: prohibit an increase in tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum (see S. 2538), S1630 [12MR]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Mexico: recognize importance of bilateral relationship with the U.S. in areas of trade, security, law enforcement, energy, economy, and culture and encourage strengthening of NAFTA (see S. Res. 371), S138 [10JA]

Russia: commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (see S. Res. 583), S5108 [19JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: require delisting of Mexican gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act (see S. 2277), S46 [4JA]

Water: improve U.S. water supply and drought resilience (see S. 2563), S1765 [15MR]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (see S. 2595), S1947 [22MR] (see S. 2779), S2485 [26AP]

Cloture motions

Albright, Alan D.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Ashe, Barry W.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]

Baker, R. Stan: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Baxter, Susan Paradise: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Broomes, John W.: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2110 [12AP]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111 [12AP], S2137 [16AP], S2240 [18AP]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2304 [19AP], S2338 [23AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1565 [8MR], S1623 [12MR], S1729 [14MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

Goodwin, Charles B.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Horan, Marilyn J.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Jennings, Rebecca Grady: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2111 [12AP]

Jung, William F.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

McAleenan, Kevin K.: nomination to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, S1565 [8MR], S1731 [14MR]

Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1274 [28FE]

Scholer, Karen Gren: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1304 [1MR]

Scudder, Michael Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

St. Eve, Amy J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP]

Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]

Summerhays, Robert R.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Sweeney, James R., II: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S850 [9FE], S867 [12FE]

Wier, Robert E.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2957 [4JN]

Williams, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Privilege of the floor

Bedrin, Mark, S3390 [7JN]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5398 [26JY]

Appropriations: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (S. 2330), S451, S452 [23JA]

——— making continuing, S368 [20JA], S427 [21JA], S804 [8FE], S8007 [21DE]

Brnovich, Susan: nomination to be district judge, S3895 [13JN]

Chalet, Cherith Norman: nomination to be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative, S6151, S6152 [12SE]

——— nomination to be U.N. U.S. Representative for Management and Reform, S6151, S6152 [12SE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (S. Res. 628), S6155 [12SE]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 3509), S6348 [26SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit funding to support development of insect-based foods for human consumption, including cricket farming and taste-testing of insect-based foods, S5398 [26JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3895 [13JN]

——— exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware funding, S5886 [23AU]

——— littoral combat ship funding, S5886 [23AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5886 [23AU]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit Healthy Lifestyles Initiative funding for construction of fast food franchises, S5886 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 2458), S1232 [27FE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), House amendment, S8007 [21DE]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), S6348, S6349 [26SE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), S6944, S6946 [14NO], S7154 [28NO], S7849, S7851 [19DE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), unanimous-consent request, S6944 [14NO], S7154 [28NO], S7849 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2132 [16AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5398 [26JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5886 [23AU]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, unanimous-consent agreement, S6790 [11OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4888 [11JY]

Firearms: gun control, S1232 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S804 [8FE]

Foreign policy: efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S2373 [24AP]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S4888 [11JY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (S. 3013), S3274 [7JN]

Freedom of the press: importance, S215 [17JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S368 [20JA], S427 [21JA]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 655), S6349 [26SE]

Human rights: express concern over use of the expression ‘‘fake news’’ by foreign leaders relative to human rights abuses in their countries, S6790 [11OC]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, S1364 [6MR]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S62 [8JA], S260 [17JA], S368 [20JA], S427 [21JA]

——— impact of legal immigrants on U.S. economy, S564 [30JA]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S1365 [6MR]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]

——— improve border security and extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 2464), S1365 [6MR]

Iron and steel industry: prohibit an increase in tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum (S. 2538), S1632 [12MR]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6322 [26SE]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6322 [26SE]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S3895 [13JN]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6944, S6946 [14NO], S7154 [28NO], S7849, S7851 [19DE]

National Democracy Month: designate (S. Res. 525), S6155 [12SE]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 625), S6349 [26SE]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S6349 [26SE]

National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 576), S6153 [12SE]

National Retirement Security Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 654), S6349 [26SE]

National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 627), S6155 [12SE]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S2132 [16AP]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, S4934 [12JY]

Porter, Lisa: nomination to be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Research and Engineering, unanimous-consent agreement, S6334 [26SE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (S. 3029), S6153 [12SE]

Russia: commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), S5259 [24JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), unanimous-consent request, S5085, S5086, S5087 [19JY], S5258 [24JY]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7549–S7551 [13DE]

——— authority of officials during adjournment, S6349 [26SE]

——— legislative program, S6155 [12SE], S6349 [26SE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), unanimous-consent request, S1365 [6MR]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), unanimous-consent request, S1365 [6MR], S1662 [13MR], S2198 [17AP], S2604 [10MY]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Dept. of Justice investigations, S6151 [12SE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4990 [17JY]

——— characterization of remarks relative to South African land reform, S5890 [23AU]

——— evaluation of administration, S629 [6FE], S3274 [7JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S3881 [13JN], S4934 [12JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S2760 [17MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to freedom of the press, S215 [17JA]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4990 [17JY], S5086 [19JY]

Votes: explanation, S7210 [29NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (S. 1050), S6152 [12SE]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S7497 [12DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, S7889, S7890 [19DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

Senate: tribute to departing Senators, S8013 [21DE]

Tribute, S7532, S7551, S7552, S7556, S7579 [13DE], S7850, S7854, S7914 [19DE], S7980 [20DE]

Texts of

S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act, S1249–S1251 [27FE]

S. 2850, Dept. of the Interior clarification of use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund, S2681 [15MY]

Tributes

Keetch, Von G., S558 [30JA]

Lorenzen, Ed, S558 [30JA]

McCain, John, S5947 [27AU]

McCain, Senator, S3895 [13JN]

Monson, Thomas S., S32 [4JA]

Morse, Chandler, S5324 [25JY]

FLANDERS, NY

Bills and resolutions

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 6113), H5199 [14JN]

FLANSCHA, IVAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E444 [12AP]

FLANZ, KEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5755 [21AU]

FLATSIDE WILDERNESS ENHANCEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5636), H9478, H9479 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 5636), S8025 [22DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5636) (H. Rept. 115–989), H9442 [23OC]

Texts of

H.R. 5636, provisions, H9479 [13NO]

FLEAGLE, MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2258 [18AP]

FLEDDERMAN, JODY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1553 [27NO]

FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

Letters

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, H5620 [25JN]

FLEISCHER, WENDY

Letters

Response to Wall Street Journal editorial on the impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S5262 [24JY]

FLEISCHMANN, CHARLES J. ‘‘CHUCK’’ (a Representative from Tennessee)

Amendments

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3654, H3666 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3654, H3666 [26AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5895, energy and water development appropriations, H5827 [28JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H1214 [15FE]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H405 [16JA]

Bangladesh: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H10211 [13DE]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H1336 [27FE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for an independent assessment in order to update the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program (see H.R. 3694), H1342 [1MR]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H6112 [11JY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out certain upgrades to research equipment and construction of a research user facility (see H.R. 4377), H1127 [13FE]

——— establish a small business voucher program to be used at national laboratories in any technology area (see H.R. 5839), H4137 [16MY]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 820), H3575 [25AP]

——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4897), H6042 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop educational materials relative to human trafficking in schools (see H.R. 5407), H2041 [22MR]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6465 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7759 [21AU]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H8728 [13SE]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H6042 [10JY]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5154 [13JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H3397 [17AP]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H1267 [26FE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (see H.R. 2851), H4981 [7JN]

——— stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see H.R. 5333), H4243 [18MY]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3317 [13AP]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on best practices in use by Federal agencies and departments to reduce opioid usage following medical procedures (see H.R. 4903), H1268 [26FE]

Georgia (country): impose sanctions if commitments or contractual agreements with U.S. persons engaging in business operations are being undermined (see H.R. 4563), H1179 [14FE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9821 [10DE]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H6464 [17JY]

Immigration: fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9436 [16OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H3576 [25AP]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H9569 [16NO]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3452 [23AP]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3444 [18AP]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3507 [24AP]

——— support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza (see H.J. Res. 135), H4850 [6JN]

Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building, Memphis, TN: designate (see H.R. 5349), H1727 [20MR]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., commend contributions to international community, encourage continued foreign assistance programs, and provide best wishes for successful Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 707), H733 [30JA]

Major Homer L. Pease Post Office, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 6621), H7723 [26JY]

Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H5094 [12JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of sanitation workers’ strike (see H. Res. 720), H732 [30JA]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H4777 [5JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1374 [5MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H6559 [18JY]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H5977 [28JN]

——— recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H1729 [20MR]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Taxation: allow qualified scholarship funding corporations to access tax-exempt financing for alternative private student loans (see H.R. 480), H9091 [26SE]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H1755 [21MR]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H1507 [9MR]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

U.N.: establish U.S. policy relative to contributions to U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6451), H7689 [25JY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see H.R. 667), H170 [11JA]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7871 [5SE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H6467 [18JY]

Remarks

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4902 [7JN]

FAA: allow use of State highway specifications for airfield pavement construction and improvement at nonprimary airports, H3669 [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3669 [26AP]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1357 [5MR]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H1357 [5MR]

Oak Ridge, TN: anniversary of Y-12 National Security Complex, E804• [8JN]

——— tribute to Oak Ridge High School National Science Bowl team, H3563 [25AP]

Salvation Army: anniversary of Chattanooga, TN, chapter, H9098 [27SE]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1297• [25SE]

Tennessee: take certain Federal lands into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (H.R. 146), H3325 [16AP]

FLEISCHMANNS, NY

Remarks in House

Congregation B’nai Israel: anniversary, E1104 [27JY]

FLEMING, JOHN

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Economic Development: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5581 [1AU]

FLEMING, JOHN (a former Representative from Louisiana)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Dept. of Commerce: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Economic Development, S5251 [24JY]

FLEMING, MADISON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E291 [9MR]

FLEMING, SCOTT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E434 [11AP], E747 [29MY]

FLEMING COUNTY, KY

Remarks in Senate

Hinton Mills (company): anniversary, S5714 [20AU]

FLEMING ISLAND, FL

Remarks in Senate

Poole, Jason: Clay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]

FLEXIBLE AGRICULTURAL REPAYMENTS AND MODIFYING SCHEDULES (FARMS) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2684), S2218 [17AP]

FLICK, MICAH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1141 [15FE]

FLICK, MICAH L.

Remarks in Senate

Colorado: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S7858 [19DE]

FLICKINGER, RAYMOND E., JR.

Articles and editorials

Father and Son Guided Barberton City Finances for 70 Years; Era Will End This Month, E417 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E417 [10AP]

FLINT, MI

Remarks in House

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H3988 [16MY]

Water: status of contaminated water crisis, H5754 [27JN], H7095 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Small business: tribute to startup companies, S5095 [19JY]

FLIPPO, DEAN D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9553 [16NO], E1543 [20NO]

FLIRT, JO ANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E243 [1MR]

FLOOD CONTROL see Floods

FLOOD DISASTER PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Floods: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (H.R. 1422), H9712 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Floods: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (S. 563), S5415 [26JY]

FLOOD INSURANCE MARKET PARITY AND MODERNIZATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1422), H9712 [29NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 563), S5415 [26JY]

FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM ACT

Remarks in Senate

FEMA: reform flood mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program to encourage local participation (S. 2090), S5443 [30JY]

FLOOD MAPPING MODERNIZATION AND HOMEOWNER EMPOWERMENT PILOT PROGRAM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2701), S2261 [18AP]

Texts of

S. 2701, provisions, S2263 [18AP]

FLOOD PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3146), S4512 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3146), S4516 [27JN]

Texts of

S. 3146, provisions, S4516 [27JN]

FLOODS related term(s) Disasters

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4879 [10JY], H4793, H4813, H4815, H4816, H4817, H4818, H4819, H4820, H4821, H4822, H4823, H4824, H4825, H4826, H4827, H4828, H4829, H4830, H4831, H4832, H4833, H4834, H4835, H4836, H4837, H4838, H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5622 [15AU]

Articles and editorials

Don’t Give Trump a Pass on Puerto Rico, H7798 [4SE]

Houston ISD Schools With Most Displaced Students After Hurricane Harvey, H827 [6FE]

Top Health Official Views Harvey Recovery Efforts, H827 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Coastal zones: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9090 [26SE]

Corps of Engineers: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (see H.R. 5726), H3884 [9MY]

——— exempt certain structures from removal from property on Table Rock Lake (see H.R. 7126), H9525 [14NO]

——— expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see S. 2866), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY] (see H.R. 8), H4242 [18MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— provide for certain water resources development activities (see S. 3789), S7926 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: require congressional notification on current and future planning and construction of federally funded military construction projects located within 100-year floodplains (see S. 2766), S2484 [26AP]

Disasters: ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met (see H.R. 7322), H10269 [17DE]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (see S. 3146), S4512 [27JN]

FEMA: carry out a pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see S. 2701), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5569), H3441 [18AP]

——— establish pilot programs to provide long-term rental housing assistance and case management services after certain major disasters (see H.R. 7385), H10511 [20DE]

——— exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from mandatory purchase requirement under National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5618), H3574 [25AP]

——— extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6402), H6463 [17JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 3128), S4369 [25JN] (see S. 3628), S7050 [15NO] (see S. 3670), S7190 [28NO] (see S. 3703), S7275 [4DE] (see H.R. 6379), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7187), H9742 [29NO] (see H.R. 7388), H10586 [21DE] (see H.J. Res. 143), H9763 [3DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 148), H10586 [21DE]

——— improve National Flood Insurance Program rate maps (see H.R. 4905), H732 [30JA]

——— provide assistance for educational facilities impacted by flooding by reducing penalties under the National Flood Insurance Program for buildings not covered by flood insurance (see S. 2547), S1735 [14MR]

——— provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks (see H.R. 7037), H9419 [5OC]

——— transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (see H.R. 5559), H3441 [18AP]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (see H.R. 6666), H7750 [10AU]

Infrastructure: codify standards to ensure projects that receive Federal funding are built to withstand flood damage (see H.R. 7024), H9414 [2OC]

National Center for Coastal Resilience: designate as a national center of excellence for research in coastal and recurrent flooding (see H. Res. 1182), H10336 [19DE]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

SBA: provide for disaster loans to repair, rehabilitate, or replace property damaged or destroyed by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria (see H.R. 6826), H8725 [13SE]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for certain flood insurance expenses (see H.R. 5543), H3396 [17AP]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence (see H.R. 6854), H8738 [20SE]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, and certain California wildfires (see S. 3648), S7051 [15NO]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael (see H.R. 7166), H9573 [20NO]

Cost Estimates

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8): CBO, H4798–H4800 [6JN]

Explanations

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC], H8222–H8224 [13SE]

Letters

Response to Wall Street Journal editorial on the impact of climate change on rising sea levels: Andrea L. Dutton, University of Florida and Michael E. Mann, Pennsylvania State University, S5261 [24JY]

——— David Darlow, S5262 [24JY]

——— Kristina Dahl, Union of Concerned Scientists, S5261 [24JY]

——— Senator Whitehouse, S5261 [24JY]

——— Wendy Fleischer, S5262 [24JY]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Motions

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4843 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Climate: impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H420 [17JA]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, H4147 [17MY]

Colorado: anniversary of flooding, H8180 [13SE]

Corps of Engineers: assess certain dams and report on impact of Federal versus local maintenance of dams, H4840 [6JN]

——— authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (H.R. 5726), H3923 [10MY], E617 [9MY]

——— Camp Ellis Beach Shore Damage Mitigation Project funding, H4859 [7JN]

——— consider historic and national significance of dredging projects when allocating funds, H4926 [7JN]

——— consider water storage when carrying out a water resource development feasibility study, H4816 [6JN]

——— enhance Levee Safety Action Classification risk tool, H4837, H4838 [6JN]

——— ensure local communities, with an emphasis on low-income, minority, rural, and tribal communities, are involved in the planning and implementation process of projects, H4821 [6JN]

——— ensure timely payback of advanced funds paid toward the Federal share of flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects by non-Federal interests, H4820 [6JN]

——— expand authority to permit cooperation with regional coalitions seeking to create or improve water infrastructure, H4817 [6JN]

——— expand the number of water projects eligible under the non-Federal implementation pilot program, H4816 [6JN]

——— expedite flood and storm damage reduction studies to reduce the risk of damage from future floods and hurricanes in the Houston and coastal Texas areas, H4836, H4837 [6JN]

——— expedite previously authorized projects in declared disaster areas, H4836 [6JN]

——— expedite projects in Puerto Rico in aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4827 [6JN]

——— expedite reset and restoration of damaged Mississippi River and Tributaries Project levees after any flood event, H4839 [6JN]

——— expedite study of Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts, H4838 [6JN]

——— flood control funding, H4966 [7JN]

——— GAO study on compliance with stormwater runoff mitigation requirements, H4826 [6JN]

——— grant authority to accept funds from non-Federal interests to update water operations manuals, H4840, H4841 [6JN]

——— grant authority to repair or replace any bridge that is necessary for evacuation during extreme weather or natural disasters in New England, H4833, H4834 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4793, H4798–H4846 [6JN], H4859 [7JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), corrections in engrossment, H4846 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

——— investigation account funding, H4925 [7JN]

——— post-disaster watershed assessment studies funding, H4952, H4953 [7JN]

——— prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project in Cedar Rapids, IA, H4833 [6JN]

——— prioritize operation and maintenance projects of existing infrastructure, H4821, H4822 [6JN]

——— provide greater flexibility and the ability to use a variety of factors in determining financial assurances for certain projects, H4815 [6JN]

——— provide National Academy of Sciences assessment on evaluation of projects to advance flood control, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and promote water quality, H4817, H4818, H4825 [6JN]

——— reform cost and benefit feasibility assessment relative to repair of non-Federal levees after flood disasters, H4825, H4826 [6JN]

——— require payment of outstanding balance of the Federal cost share for any project with a cost share agreement with local communities, H4822, H4823 [6JN]

——— storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program funding, H4842 [6JN]

——— study modifications to Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam to preserve and enhance recreational opportunities, preserve ecosystem, and maintain flood control, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

Disasters: improve disaster response system, E810 [8JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

FEMA: clarify ability of private insurance companies that service National Flood Insurance Program policies to sell private policies, H10568, H10569 [21DE]

——— extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6402), H7127 [24JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, H6574 [19JY], H7125–H7130 [24JY], H9552 [16NO], H9738 [29NO], E1071 [25JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.J. Res. 143), H9765 [6DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), H9710–H9714, H9735 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7388), H10567–H10569 [21DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), H10581, H10582 [21DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), H10582 [21DE]

GAO: include trough bars, coastal wetlands, and barrier reefs in study on feasibility of natural features projects for Corps of Engineers flood risk management, hurricane, storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration projects, H4819, H4820 [6JN]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (H.R. 6666), H9487, H9488 [13NO], H9522 [14NO]

Hawaii: impact of rain and flooding on islands of Kauai and Oahu, H3383 [17AP], H3404 [18AP]

Humble, TX: tribute to first responders, E1379 [5OC]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H1613 [15MR], H1752 [21MR], H3160 [12AP], H7798 [4SE], H8177 [13SE]

——— commend Houston, TX, Fire Dept., for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E13 [9JA]

——— commend Pennsylvania National Guard for providing assistance to those affected by Hurricane Florence, H9155 [28SE]

——— ensure preparedness for start of season, H4858 [7JN]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, H9534 [15NO], H9542 [16NO]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, H8895 [26SE]

——— tribute to Hurricane Florence preparedness efforts, H8179 [13SE]

——— tribute to Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX, for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E137 [5FE]

Insurance: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (H.R. 1422), H9712 [29NO]

International Code Council: tribute to building safety campaign, H6591 [23JY]

M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell Floodway, Sedgwick County, KS: designate (H.R. 3383), H9060 [26SE]

Minnesota: urge a Prairie Island Indian Community Land Study, E1650 [12DE]

Napa Valley Community Foundation: tribute to disaster relief efforts, E1374 [5OC]

Ohio: tribute to Procter & Gamble Co., and Matthew 25—Ministries for disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in southwestern Ohio, E341 [20MR], E411 [10AP]

100 Club, Inc.: tribute to donation of new rescue boats to first responders in Houston and Harris County, TX, E870 [20JN]

Rohrabacher, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9685–H9688 [28NO]

Simonton, TX: reopening of Roper’s Country Store and Cafe after Hurricane Harvey, H1107 [13FE]

Taxation: provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, H10471, H10473 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: effects of climate change, S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7214–S7216 [29NO], S7307 [5DE], S7329, S7337 [6DE], S7420 [11DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1669, S1673, S1676 [13MR], S1715 [14MR], S5899 [23AU], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706 [9OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, S125 [10JA]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1668, S1671, S1673, S1675, S1681 [13MR], S7344, S7345 [6DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7330–S7332 [6DE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6200, S6212 [18SE], S6697 [5OC], S6703, S6704, S6708–S6712, S6714–S6717 [9OC], S6735–S6737, S6742–S6749, S6751, S6754, S6755 [10OC], S6807 [11OC]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4902, S4920 [11JY], S5676 [16AU]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (S. 2800), S2801 [22MY], S2862, S2863 [23MY], S3747 [12JN]

——— prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project in Cedar Rapids, IA, S3747 [12JN]

Disasters: anniversary of severe storms and flooding in Midwestern States, S3746 [12JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

——— provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), S4705 [28JN]

——— provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (S. 3146), S4516 [27JN]

FEMA: cap National Flood Insurance Program eligibility for properties valued at $2.5 million or less, S5415 [26JY]

——— clarify authority under the National Flood Insurance Program relative to post-storm assessments of wind versus water damage and claims (S. 2093), S5443 [30JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, S4383 [26JN], S4889, S4890 [11JY], S5354 [25JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.J. Res. 143), S7337 [6DE], S7382 [10DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5250 [24JY], S5414 [26JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), unanimous-consent request, S5415 [26JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), S8011 [21DE]

——— reauthorize and improve National Flood Insurance Program, S815 [8FE]

——— reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1368), S7382 [10DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— reform flood mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program to encourage local participation (S. 2090), S5443 [30JY]

——— reform National Flood Insurance Program, S6267 [24SE]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, S5803 [22AU], S5887 [23AU]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S685–S688 [7FE], S1800 [20MR], S2291 [19AP], S2509 [7MY]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6168 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6164 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, S6777, S6778, S6780, S6806 [11OC]

Illinois: anniversary of flooding, S5126 [23JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding, S1237 [27FE]

Indonesia: express condolences for victims of earthquake and tsunami, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge continued assistance, S6465 [3OC]

Insurance: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (S. 563), S5415 [26JY]

Kentucky: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Southeastern Kentucky, S889 [13FE], S1212 [26FE]

M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell Floodway, Sedgwick County, KS: designate (H.R. 3383), S7897 [19DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S5441 [30JY]

Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria (S. 1892), S5803 [22AU], S5888 [23AU]

Texas: impact of South Texas flooding, S4354 [25JN]

Reports filed

America’s Water Infrastructure Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Grant States and Local Governments Easements and Rights-of-Way Within Gateway National Recreation Area for Control and Prevention of Flooding and Shoreline Erosion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6666) (H. Rept. 115–995), H9442 [23OC]

St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2156) (S. Rept. 115–360), S6963 [14NO]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 115–708), H4738 [1JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 148, correction in enrollment of S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H10582 [21DE]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4785 [6JN]

H.J. Res. 143, conintuing appropriations and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H9765 [6DE]

H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4804–H4813 [6JN]

H.R. 3383, M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell Floodway, Sedgwick County, KS, H9060 [26SE]

H.R. 6666, grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion, H9487 [13NO]

H.R. 7187, National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act, H9710 [29NO]

H.R. 7388, National Flood Insurance Program Competition and Extension Act, H10567 [21DE]

S. 1182, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H7125 [24JY]

S. 2701, Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act, S2263 [18AP]

S. 2866, Coastal Texas Protection Act, S2726 [16MY]

S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, H8185–H8221 [13SE]

S. 3146, Flood Prevention Act, S4516 [27JN]

S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, S7246 [29NO], H10581 [21DE]

FLORAHOME, FL

Remarks in Senate

Boze, Catelyn: Putnam County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2831 [22MY]

FLORENCE, AL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E284 [8MR], E303 [13MR]

FLORENCE, SC

Obituaries

Rogers, Dorothy C. Wilson, E176 [13FE]

FLORES, ANDREA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E716 [23MY]

FLORES, ANESSA

Remarks in House

Adams County, CO: Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award recipient, E687 [18MY]

FLORES, BILL (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4714 [24MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H581 [19JA]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H5749 [26JN]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of Energy: carry out demonstration projects relative to advanced nuclear reactor technologies to support domestic energy needs (see H.R. 5260), H3936 [11MY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H3397 [17AP]

——— prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H3452 [23AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see H.R. 6400), H6590 [19JY]

——— develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H7743 [3AU]

——— develop educational materials relative to human trafficking in schools (see H.R. 5407), H2041 [22MR]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5507 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4730 [24MY]

——— provide additional grants for school security for purchasing and installing metal detectors and encouraging limitation of entry and exit points (see H.R. 5135), H1340 [1MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H5649 [25JN]

Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 6111), H5507 [21JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H8728 [13SE]

——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 1445), H7735 [31JY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 846), H4285 [21MY]

Depts. of Justice and Education: prohibit authorizing policies or agreements between schools and law enforcement encouraging non-reporting of criminal activity of students (see H.R. 5400), H2041 [22MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H170 [11JA]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H9153 [27SE]

FCC: combat pirate radio by increasing fines, enhance liability for those who facilitate pirate operations, streamline enforcement process, and institute enforcement sweeps (see H.R. 5709), H3833 [8MY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1179 [14FE]

Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct (see H.R. 559), H1342 [1MR]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3444 [18AP]

Freedom of religion: improve U.S. ability to advance religious freedom globally and appoint new Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and Special Advisor for International Religious Freedom (see H. Res. 319), H6175 [12JY]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H6042 [10JY]

Immigration: amend the H-2B nonimmigrant visa program (see H.R. 2004), H1127 [13FE]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6204), H5580 [22JN]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H9153 [27SE]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9463 [2NO]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see H.R. 4796), H403 [16JA]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H170 [11JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9439 [19OC]

Internet: protect consumers from deceptive practices by online hotel reservation booking sites and direct the FTC to simplify its complaint reporting system and study impact of fraud on consumers (see H.R. 2495), H9092 [26SE]

Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H4285 [21MY]

IRS: report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (see H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H4243 [18MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H2043 [22MR]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H9408 [28SE]

Medicare: improve home health payment reforms (see H.R. 6932), H9449 [26OC]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H1544 [13MR]

——— restructure payment adjustment for non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance transports (see H.R. 6269), H7754 [14AU]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small businesses (see H.R. 5337), H4694 [23MY]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H6113 [11JY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H7943 [7SE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9420 [5OC]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see H.R. 5860), H4209 [17MY]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H9444 [23OC]

——— make certain bonuses tax free (see H.R. 5012), H1755 [21MR]

——— require individuals to include their Social Security numbers on the income tax return as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2149), H733 [30JA]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 564), H902 [6FE]

Trademarks: clarify that the licensing of a mark, and any control or exercise of control thereof for certain purposes, does not create an employment or principal-agent relationship (see H.R. 6695), H7921 [6SE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9539 [15NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Dept. of Energy: establish and carry out a program to support availability of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HA-LEU) fuel (see H.R. 6140), H5284 [19JN]

FCC: ensure any required environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement and installation of communications facilities are limited to the areas of impact (see H. Res. 701), H553 [18JA]

——— require approval or denial of a license transfer application within a certain number of days of submission (see H.R. 7365), H10510 [20DE]

FDA: prevent inter partes review process for challenging patents from diminishing competition in the pharmaceutical industry and provide incentives for drug innovation (see H.R. 7251), H10102 [11DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Energy: establish and carry out a program to support availability of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HA-LEU) fuel (H.R. 6140), H5285 [19JN]

FCC: require approval or denial of a license transfer application within a certain number of days of submission (H.R. 7365), H10511 [20DE]

FDA: prevent inter partes review process for challenging patents from diminishing competition in the pharmaceutical industry and provide incentives for drug innovation (H.R. 7251), H10103 [11DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H532 [18JA]

Brazos County, TX: tribute to World War I Centennial Committee, H5007 [8JN]

Bryan, TX: anniversary of Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce, E1005• [12JY]

——— tribute to CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital Air Med 12 team, H9398 [28SE]

Bush, George: tribute (H. Res. 1172), H10202 [13DE]

Calvert, TX: anniversary, E501• [18AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish and carry out a program to support availability of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HA-LEU) fuel (H.R. 6140), H10041, H10042, H10043 [11DE]

Dept. of HHS: amend certain abstinence education programs relative to a youth empowerment program, H532 [18JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5484 [21JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish additional fund to reimburse costs incurred by terrestrial radio stations as a result of reorganization of broadcast television spectrum, E272• [7MR]

FCC: reauthorize and provide certain procedural changes to rules to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking (H.R. 4986), E272• [7MR]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H532 [18JA]

Hardeman, Ben: League of Historic American Theatres Outstanding Individual Contribution Award recipient, E1057• [24JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: better align grace period required for non-payment of premiums before discontinuing coverage under qualified health plans with such grace periods provided for under State law, H532 [18JA]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H532 [18JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1260 [26FE]

Texas A&M University: Corps of Cadets recipients of Holocaust Museum Houston Guardians of the Human Spirit Award, H10203 [13DE]

Votes: position on missed, E1710• [20DE]

Waco, TX: anniversary of Rapoport Academy, E1161• [17AU]

——— Waco Eagles Motocross Dirt Bike Park recipient of Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Federal Grant Commission grant, E1019• [17JY]

Tributes

Arnold, Mary F. Lucas, H9398 [28SE]

Beamon, Bob, H9398 [28SE]

Boyett, George, H9397 [28SE]

DeLucia, Olive, H9397 [28SE]

Edmonds, W.S., H10204 [13DE]

Forrest, Penny C., H5365 [21JN]

Greene, David, H9397 [28SE]

Hamilton, William, Jr., H5005 [8JN]

Jackson, George M., H10204 [13DE]

Lanning, Wilton A., H5005 [8JN]

Mathias, Arnold R., H5006 [8JN]

McDermott, John, H10204 [13DE]

Rodriguez, Beatrice, H5006 [8JN]

Rodriguez, Joe, H5006 [8JN]

Tooker-Blake, Emily, H5007 [8JN]

Tullis, Roy, E1675• [13DE]

Watson, Murray, Jr., H9397 [28SE]

FLORES, DAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E325 [15MR]

FLORES, MAXIMO

Remarks in House

Japan: express condolences to families of victims of military plane crash, H10322 [19DE]

Tribute, H10323 [19DE]

FLORIDA

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor servicemembers killed during aviation training exercise at Naval Air Station Key West, FL, H1750 [21MR]

Moment of silence to honor victims of shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL, S1136 [15FE], H1247 [26FE]

Articles and editorials

Don’t Blame the Army Corps of Engineers for Okeechobee, Everglades Woes, S4903 [11JY]

Gulf Breeze High School Science Teacher Chosen as Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year, S519 [25JA]

Seminole Announces Three Teacher-of-the-Year Finalists, S519 [25JA]

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: prioritize public health and safety in managing Lake Okeechobee and the Central and Southern Florida system by preventing toxic discharges and maintaining water quality and volume (see H.R. 6700), H7824 [4SE]

Dept. of the Interior: extend moratorium on oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 5014), H1177 [14FE]

——— permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4770), H168 [11JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see S. 2292), S138 [10JA]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 5005), H1126 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a major medical facility project in Jacksonville, FL (see H.R. 6285), H5974 [28JN]

Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9090 [26SE]

Florida State University: tribute to women’s softball team (see S. Res. 543), S3760 [12JN]

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: redesignate as Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (see S. 3456), S6223 [18SE]

——— transfer Coast Guard property in Jupiter Island, FL, for inclusion (see H.R. 5245), H1507 [9MR] (see H.R. 5319), H1652 [15MR]

Hurricanes: recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma (see S. Res. 652), S6304 [25SE]

Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia: develop plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in south Florida (see S. 3374), S5931 [23AU]

Keiser University: anniversary (see H. Res. 680), H18 [8JA]

Lauderdale Lakes, FL: tribute to City Commission for membership comprised solely of women of color (see H. Res. 942), H5200 [14JN]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws, urge rejection and repeal of, and find alternatives for, such legislation, penalize racial profiling, and study ways to elevate the social status of Black males (see H. Res. 978), H5976 [28JN]

NOAA: reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (see H.R. 6645), H7734 [31JY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 6113), H5199 [14JN]

——— designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular Florida communities (see H.R. 4762), H131 [10JA]

SBA: provide for disaster loans to repair, rehabilitate, or replace property damaged or destroyed by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria (see H.R. 6826), H8725 [13SE]

Taxation: provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, and certain California wildfires (see S. 3648), S7051 [15NO]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael (see H.R. 7166), H9573 [20NO]

Time: make daylight savings time permanent for Florida (see S. 2536), S1629 [12MR] (see H.R. 5278), H1607 [14MR]

Biographies

Silber, Louis M., E424 [10AP]

Cloture motions

Jung, William F.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Court documents

Enrique Madrinan, Plaintiff, v. Harbour Shopping Center, Inc. and Luza Corp. d/b/a Donut Gallery Diner, Defendants, H1189 [15FE]

Letters

Emergency Federal assistance to address harmful algal blooms in Florida: Senator Nelson, S4833 [9JY]

Florida proposal to revise Medicaid enrollment regulations: several Florida Senators and Representatives, S2609 [10MY]

Resignation from the House of Representatives: Ron DeSantis, H7946 [10SE]

Lists

Florida 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287 [25SE]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL, shooting victims, S1296 [1MR], H1656 [19MR]

Senator Nelson’s current and former staff, fellows, and detailees, S7479 [12DE]

Victims of gun violence, E1135 [7AU], E1333 [28SE], E1465 [26OC]

Remarks in House

Adamson, Dale: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, H27 [9JA]

American Heart Month: observance, H1105 [13FE]

American Red Cross: anniversary of Red Cross South Florida Region, H655 [29JA]

Apopka, FL: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 221, H7710 [26JY]

Biscayne Engineering Co., Inc.: anniversary, H5751 [27JN]

Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Opal Award recipients, E77 [19JA]

——— tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E445 [12AP]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E473 [16AP]

City Year Miami (organization): anniversary, H489 [18JA]

Civil rights: continuing struggle between law enforcement and African Americans, H9098 [27SE]

Corps of Engineers: clarify authority to grant credit to Florida for Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan work performed during design or construction, H4822 [6JN]

——— expedite completion of repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike in Florida, E849 [15JN]

——— expedite previously authorized projects in declared disaster areas, H4836 [6JN]

——— prohibit water discharges from Lake Okeechobee until the water quality is deemed safe, H5158 [14JN], H5510 [22JN], H5651 [26JN], H6044 [11JY]

——— restore and increase resiliency of public infrastructure in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and continental U.S. damaged as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

Curbelo, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10325 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 4770), H491 [18JA], H3381 [17AP], H3561 [25AP]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (H.R. 2002), H29 [9JA]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, H27 [9JA]

——— study suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 5005), H4752, H4753 [5JN]

Disasters: ensure protections for first responders, H5081, H5082 [12JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

Domingo, Malia: Florida Dept. of Education outstanding school volunteer honoree, H3156 [12AP]

Eastpoint, FL: express condolences to victims, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, a wildfire, H5758 [27JN]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary, H4271 [21MY]

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, Inc.: tribute to volunteers and staff, H5348 [20JN]

FAA: study economic impact of Temporary Flight Restrictions on local airports, recommend mitigation options, and analyze security procedures to allow limited use of certain airports, H3643, H3669 [26AP]

FEMA: waive cost share requirements for disaster recovery assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and California wildfires, H3724 [27AP]

Florida Institute of Technology: anniversary, E1375 [5OC]

Florida International University: tribute to Torch Award recipients, H1130 [14FE]

Florida Inventors Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, E781 [6JN]

Fredericksen, Kadance: Presidential Volunteer Service Award recipient, E1298 [25SE]

Gainesville, FL: tribute to Rock High School girls’ basketball team, H3161 [12AP]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: Inter-American Chapter of Hadassah recognition of Cuban Jews who fought in Israeli War of Independence, H6633 [23JY]

Hindu American Foundation: tribute to support for victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL, H1719 [20MR]

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: redesignate as Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (S. 3456), H10560 [21DE]

——— transfer Coast Guard property in Jupiter Island, FL, for inclusion, H9648 [27NO]

Honor Flight Southern Florida (organization): tribute, H8162 [12SE]

Hurricanes: express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, H9534 [15NO], H9542 [16NO]

Intel Corp.: tribute to 3d Congressional District students participating in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, H4860 [7JN]

Jacksonville, FL: tribute to Mandarin High School football team, H10323 [19DE]

——— tribute to William M. Raines High School football team, H10323 [19DE]

Jewish Community Services of South Florida (organization): tribute to Matzah Mitzvah, H740 [5FE]

John F. Kennedy (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning, E423 [10AP]

Kahn, Marvin: Florida Citrus Hall of Fame inductee, H1421 [6MR]

Keiser University: anniversary (H. Res. 680), E11 [8JA]

Kissimmee River: designate segments and tributaries for study for potential inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 3961), H3322, H3323 [16AP]

Lauderdale Lakes, FL: tribute to City Commission for membership comprised solely of women of color (H. Res. 942), E841 [14JN]

Law enforcement: tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E551 [26AP]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, E601 [8MY]

——— anniversary of Christopher Columbus High School, H9513 [14NO]

——— express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]

——— tribute to Miami Walk To End Alzheimer’s, H9094 [27SE]

——— tribute to ‘‘Origins’’ Hispanic cultural event, E747 [29MY]

Naples, FL: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens TripAdvisor (Internet site) Hall of Fame inductee, E886 [21JN]

National Association of Students Against Gun Violence: tribute, E571 [27AP]

Naval Air Station Key West, FL: tribute to servicemembers killed during aviation training exercise, H1750 [21MR]

NOAA: reauthorize national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia program and require an assessment and action plan for reducing harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region (H.R. 6645), E1268 [20SE]

North Miami Beach, FL: opening of Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities new facility, H1751 [21MR]

Olympic Games: tribute to Florida participants, H1106 [13FE]

onePULSE Foundation: tribute, H5079 [12JN]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, H5077, H5078–H5083 [12JN]

Palm Bay, FL: tribute to Palm Bay Police Dept., Annual Valor Award recipients, E173 [13FE]

Palm Beach County, FL: tribute to fight against opioid drug abuse epidemic, E144 [6FE]

Palm Harbor, FL: tribute to Curlew Hills Memorial Gardens Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial, E1166 [21AU]

Panama City, FL: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, E481 [17AP]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1182, H1183, H1200, H1203 [15FE], H1232, H1247, H1248, H1262–H1264 [26FE], H1552 [14MR], H1656 [19MR]

Pensacola, FL: tribute to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, E128 [2FE]

Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, and Cutler Bay Relay for Life: tribute, H1354 [5MR]

Pinto, Myra: Wynmoor Hadassah Woman of the Year award recipient, E1401 [12OC]

QLatinX (organization): tribute, H5079 [12JN]

Rooney, Representative Thomas J.: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9730 [29NO]

Ros-Lehtinen, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9769 [10DE]

Shaw, Charles: Kiwanis Club of Westside, West Palm Beach, FL, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1482 [30OC]

Silber, Louis M.: Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award recipient, E424 [10AP]

16th Congressional District: tribute to Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E613 [9MY]

——— tribute to Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E249 [1MR]

16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue EMS Awards: tribute to recipients, E1287 [25SE]

South Florida Water Management District Python Elimination Program: tribute, H64 [9JA]

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX): launch of Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, H968 [7FE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H3960–H3962 [15MY]

Thompson, Ina: DeFuniak Springs, FL, Woman’s Club Woman of Light honoree, E509 [23AP]

Tyndall AFB, FL: accelerate modernization of F–22 fighter training wing, H4590 [23MY]

University of Miami: anniversary of Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, H3938 [15MY]

——— anniversary of Sports Hall of Fame, H3346 [17AP]

——— anniversary of University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disorders, H3346 [17AP]

——— tribute to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, H3382 [17AP]

Webster, FL: Military Order of the Purple Heart Purple Heart City designee, E320 [15MR]

Wildwood, FL: tribute to Wildwood Middle High School sports teams, E495 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Adams, Kerry: Wakulla County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Air Force: request to extend moratorium on oil-related activities in the Gulf of Mexico to prevent interference with training and testing operations, S5602 [15AU]

Andrews, Brian: Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders Innovative Florida Principal of the Year Award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Athanason, Traci: Henderson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Bailey, Kayla: Gulf County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

Bellino, Stephanie: Duval County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3290 [7JN]

Bisogno, Janet: Osceola County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]

Borcherding, Lindsey: Okeechobee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Borengasser, Tess: Indian River County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Boyce, Jessie: Pinellas County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2317 [19AP]

Bresnyan, Bonnie: Hillsborough County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: decision to place statue of Mary McLeod Bethune in National Statuary Hall, S1685 [13MR]

Caskey, Rebecca: Citrus County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Chabot, Tammy: Collier County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Childs, Rebecca: Levy County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Climate: effects of climate change, S7217 [29NO]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1668 [13MR], S3275 [7JN]

Corps of Engineers: authorize construction of a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to reduce toxic discharges, S4902, S4920 [11JY]

——— expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan, S7347–S7349 [6DE]

——— expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (S. 1234), S4833 [9JY], S4919–S4921 [11JY]

Cosky, Erin: Santa Rosa County, FL, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, S519 [25JA]

Dencker, Kyle: Orange County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S3874 [13JN]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, S231 [17JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida, S5602 [15AU]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (S. 2292), S139–S141 [10JA]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S8 [3JA], S36 [4JA], S627 [6FE]

Diallo, Molly Winters: Miami-Dade County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]

Dicks, Lynsee: Suwannee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2617 [10MY]

Dinwiddie, Michelle: Polk County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3030 [6JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Ellison, Shannon: Dixie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Farley, Patrick: Martin County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Felty, Cathy: Bay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S1696–S1699 [14MR], S3868 [13JN]

Florida: decision to place statue of Mary McLeod Bethune in the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall, S1685 [13MR]

Florida State University: tribute to women’s softball team (S. Res. 543), S3861 [12JN]

Fort Myers, FL: tribute to Fort Myers High School robotics team, S2320 [19AP]

Grebosz, Nicole A.: Volusia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Grimm, Amy: St. Johns County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Groveland, FL: urge pardon for ‘‘Groveland Four,’’ the four African-American men who were wrongly accused of raping a white woman in 1949, S7777 [18DE]

Hall, Tracy: Taylor County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Henderson, Lenora: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: redesignate as Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (S. 3456), S6200 [18SE], S7898 [19DE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, S6777, S6778, S6780, S6806 [11OC]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma (S. Res. 652), S6311 [25SE]

Jung, William F.: nomination to be district judge, S6050 [6SE]

Keefe, Lawrence: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S8053 [2JA]

Kennett, Joan: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Lamora, Samantha: St. Lucie County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

Massey, Taylor: Hendry County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2318 [19AP]

McGhee, Amanda: Calhoun County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

McNulty, Susan: Pasco County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Medicaid: proposal to revise enrollment regulations, S2609 [10MY]

Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to Teacher of the Year finalists, S249 [17JA]

Mongiardini, Lynn: Charlotte County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2618 [10MY]

Neff, Samantha: Seminole County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Nelson, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7077 [26NO], S7477–S7480 [12DE]

Niebrugge, Chasey: Lee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

North, Kenneth: Union County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

O’Hora, Martin: Highlands County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Ondriezek, Kylie: Sumter County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Oravec, Sarah A.E.: DeSoto County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3757 [12JN], S3868–S3871 [13JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (S. Res. 545), S3738, S3861 [12JN]

Orshan, Ariana Fajardo: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S6006 [28AU]

Palm Beach County, FL: anniversary of Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area, S2547 [8MY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S948, S954, S958 [14FE], S1131–S1133, S1136–S1138, S1143 [15FE], S1206, S1207 [26FE], S1275–S1279 [28FE], S1296–S1298 [1MR], S1574 [8MR], S1696 [14MR]

——— condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 421), S1321 [1MR]

Peel, Catherine Tinsley: Holmes County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Phillips, Heather: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Poole, Jason: Clay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2989 [5JN]

Powell, Jennifer: Leon County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Pumphrey, Trisha: Jackson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3291 [7JN]

Ray, Sarah: Palm Beach County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Ross, Carla: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Santana, Madgaly: Hardee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3031 [6JN]

Seminole County, FL: tribute to Seminole County Public Schools Teacher of the Year award finalists, S519 [25JA]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA]

Smith, Chelsea: Hamilton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX): launch of Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, S633, S634 [6FE]

St. Patrick’s Day: observance, S1749 [15MR]

Sturman, Kate: Flagler County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Sunrise, FL: tribute to Sunrise Sting 2000 Girls Soccer Club, S6338 [26SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S2132 [16AP], S3930 [14JN]

Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria (S. 1892), S5803 [22AU], S5888 [23AU]

Van Heusen, Kaitlin: Bradford County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Vargas, Kiera: Madison County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Viera, FL: tribute to Viera High School ocean science academic team, S2320 [19AP]

Voting: Federal district court decision overturning law banning use of college campus locations as early voting sites, S5709 [20AU]

——— protect the right to vote, S2857 [23MY], S7308–S7310 [5DE]

Walker, Terry: Jefferson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2619 [10MY]

Wingate, Jennifer: Gilchrist County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2319 [19AP]

Reports filed

Coast Guard Transfer of Property in Jupiter Island, FL, for Inclusion in Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5319) (H. Rept. 115–1016), H9509 [13NO]

Dept. of the Interior Study of Suitability and Feasibility of Establishing Birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a Unit of National Park System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5005) (H. Rept. 115–644), H3504 [24AP]

Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3961) (H. Rept. 115–634), H3314 [13AP]

Nomination of Allen C. Winsor To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Ariana Fajardo Orshan To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5931 [23AU]

Nomination of Gadyaces S. Serralta To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Maria C. Lopez To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4950 [12JY]

Nomination of R. Don Ladner, Jr., To be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3951 [14JN]

Nomination of Rodolfo A. Ruiz II To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of Roy K. Altman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5107 [19JY]

Nomination of William F. Jung To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1764 [15MR]

Resignations

House of Representatives: Ron DeSantis, H7945 [10SE]

Statements

Public Housing Affordability: Mona Wadsworth, S4340 [21JN]

Texts of

H.R. 3961, Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Study Act, H3322 [16AP]

H.R. 5005, Dept. of the Interior study on suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, FL, as a unit of the National Park System, H4752 [5JN]

S. 3456, Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge redesignation as Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, S7898 [19DE], H10560 [21DE]

S. Res. 421, condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1319 [1MR]

S. Res. 543, tribute to Florida State University women’s softball team, S3764 [12JN]

S. Res. 545, commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3765 [12JN]

S. Res. 652, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, S6309 [25SE]

Tributes

Curbelo, Representative, H10325 [19DE]

Mast, Representative, H8253 [13SE]

Nelson, Senator, S2236 [18AP], S7077 [26NO], S7218 [29NO], S7308 [5DE], S7459, S7480–S7482 [12DE], S7579 [13DE], S7828, S7855, S7914 [19DE], S7964, S7979 [20DE]

Ros-Lehtinen, Representative, H6104–H6107 [11JY], H10157 [12DE], E1702 [20DE]

Ross, Representative, H3121 [11AP]

FLORIDA BAR (organization)

Biographies

Silber, Louis M., E424 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Silber, Louis M.: Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award recipient, E424 [10AP]

FLORIDA COASTAL PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact(H.R. 2002), H29 [9JA]

FLORIDA COUNCIL OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY LEADERS

Remarks in Senate

Andrews, Brian: Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders Innovative Florida Principal of the Year Award recipient, S2616 [10MY]

FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Remarks in House

Griner, Lynetta Usher: Florida Farm Bureau Federation Florida Farmer of the Year award recipient, H7710 [26JY], E1065 [25JY]

FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to women’s basketball team, E302 [13MR]

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1375 [5OC]

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Miami, FL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]

Torch Award: tribute to recipients, H1130 [14FE]

FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to men’s basketball team, E322 [15MR]

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bills and resolutions

Sports: tribute to women’s softball team (see S. Res. 543), S3760 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to women’s soccer team, H10086 [11DE]

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to women’s soccer team, S7274 [4DE]

——— tribute to women’s softball team (S. Res. 543), S3861 [12JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 543, tribute to women’s softball team, S3764 [12JN]

FLOWERS

Bills and resolutions

American Grown Flower Month: designate (see S. Res. 540), S3760 [12JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish grant program to make grants to State departments of agriculture for research and development of disease resistant varieties of tropical flowers (see H.R. 5066), H1217 [16FE]

Remarks in House

American Grown Flower Month: designate (H. Res. 413), H7672 [25JY], H7710 [26JY]

——— observance, H5510 [22JN]

Glen Falls, NY: anniversary of Binley Florist and Garden Center, E582 [3MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 540, American Grown Flower Month, S3763 [12JN]

FLOWERS, MARY MILLER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1398 [6MR]

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA

Remarks in House

Flowery Branch High School: tribute to boys’ tennis team, E744 [25MY]

FLOYD COUNTY, KY

Remarks in Senate

Floods: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Southeastern Kentucky, S889 [13FE], S1212 [26FE]

FLU VACCINE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2438), S1164 [15FE]

FLUKE FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3331), S5582 [1AU]

Texts of

S. 3331, provisions, S5586 [1AU]

FLYNN, KELLY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S44 [4JA]

FLYNN, MICHAEL

Bills and resolutions

Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (see H. Res. 928), H5021 [8JN]

Letters

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, H672–H674 [29JA]

Executive Office of the President: request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (H. Res. 928), H6028 [10JY]

Trump, President: impeachment, H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

Remarks in Senate

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S95–S100 [9JA], S639–S646 [6FE], S667 [7FE]

Reports filed

Request the President and Direct Attorney General Sessions To Transmit to the House of Representatives Certain Documents Relative to Use of Pardon Power: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 928) (H. Rept. 115–797), H5973 [28JN], H7771 [24AU]

FLYNN, PETER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1626 [10DE]

FLYNN, THOMAS J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1247 [13SE]

F&M BANK (business)

Remarks in House

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony honorees, E107 [29JA]

FOCUS ON CHILDREN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3074), S3951 [14JN]

FOGARTY, CHARLES, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Fogarty family: tribute, S6054 [6SE]

FOGARTY, EDWARD

Remarks in Senate

Fogarty family: tribute, S6054 [6SE]

FOGARTY, JOHN E. (a former Representative from Rhode Island)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Fogarty family: tribute, S6054 [6SE]

FOGARTY, PAUL

Remarks in Senate

Fogarty family: tribute, S6054 [6SE]

FOGARTY, RAY

Remarks in Senate

Fogarty family: tribute, S6054 [6SE]

FOGARTY FAMILY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6054 [6SE]

FOGEL, GREG

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture programs funding, H4878 [7JN]

FOJE, LINDA AND JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E567 [27AP]

FOLEY, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in Senate

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

FOLEY, PHILLIP

Remarks in House

McAllen, TX: tribute to law enforcement officers who prevented an attempted jewelry store robbery, E1142 [10AU]

FOLEY, SHAWN

Remarks in House

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Investigative Merit Award recipients, E966 [3JY]

FOLLETT, JEANNE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5112 [19JY]

FOLLMANN, PATRICIA AND LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1489 [2NO]

FOLTZ, NICOLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1013 [16JY]

FOMC POLICY RESPONSIBILITY ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4758) (H. Rept. 115–1078), H10168 [12DE]

FONA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Remarks in House

National Association of Business Resources: National Best and Brightest Company To Work For award recipient, E319 [15MR], E335 [19MR]

FONG EU, MARCH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E333 [19MR]

FONG GAY LEON WU

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S869 [12FE]

FONTANELLE, IA

Remarks in House

Baudler, Jacob: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E238 [27FE]

FOOD related term(s) Agriculture

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), S7617, S7623 [13DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Food-Stamp Work Requirements Will Lift Americans Out of Poverty, H3202 [12AP]

SNAP Must Include Work, Healthy Food Mandates, H3200 [12AP]

Trump to Poor Americans—Get to Work or Lose Your Benefits, H4155–H4157 [17MY]

Working on Food Stamps—A House GOP Reform Would Help the Able-Bodied Get Off the Dole, H3202 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see S. 3404), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6800), H8724 [13SE]

——— modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2976), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]

AID: modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]

Armed Forces: exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see S. 2488), S1316 [1MR]

Berlin Airlift: anniversary (see S. Res. 634), S6224 [18SE]

Children and youth: support infant nutrition through improved breastfeeding practices (see H. Res. 1032), H7687 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 2814), S2623 [10MY]

——— allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 5640), H3706 [26AP]

——— allow States to assist law enforcement who provide a beneficiary’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program electronic benefit transfer card number with apprehension of criminals or suspects (see H.R. 5740), H3885 [9MY]

——— assist small cheese producers (see S. 2813), S2623 [10MY]

——— authorize appropriations for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (see H.R. 5316), H1651 [15MR]

——— calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits using the cost of Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion low-cost food plans (see H.R. 5849), H4138 [16MY]

——— carry out nutrition education program to inform the public of sources of exposure to lead in the environment and of dietary nutrients that may reduce harmful effects of lead exposure (see H.R. 5696), H3782 [7MY]

——— clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 2787), S2485 [26AP]

——— develop and carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness relative to use of technology in food and agriculture (see H.R. 6386), H6262 [16JY]

——— eliminate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program High Performance Bonus Program which awards States bonus payments for correcting payment errors, and meeting other performance indicators (see H.R. 5338), H1727 [20MR]

——— encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]

——— enter into self-determination contracts with Indian tribes and tribal organizations to carry out Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3046), S3601 [11JN]

——— establish a National Accuracy Clearinghouse to reduce improper Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments to participants receiving assistance in multiple States (see H.R. 4919), H737 [2FE]

——— establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer for children program under the National School Lunch Program (see S. 3268), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6516), H7686 [25JY]

——— establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals under National School Lunch Program (see S. 3637), S7050 [15NO] (see H.R. 7161), H9568 [16NO]

——— establish a program to enhance transparency and traceability of imported food products and ingredients in order to protect consumers and food manufacturers against mislabeling, adulteration, and fraud (see H.R. 4749), H82 [9JA]

——— establish Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Program and National Livestock Vaccine Bank (see S. 3681), S7241 [29NO]

——— establish Dairy Farm Sustainability Price Loss Coverage Program (see S. 2555), S1735 [14MR]

——— establish feeding program under National School Lunch Program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 7185), H9690 [28NO]

——— establish State networks between agricultural producers and food banks to provide food to the needy and reduce food waste (see S. 2824), S2623 [10MY]

——— expand nutritional assistance in Puerto Rico and provide such assistance as cash during periods when access to such assistance is limited or unavailable as a result of a natural disaster (see H.R. 6208), H5648 [25JN]

——— improve child nutrition in tribal areas (see S. 2409), S840 [8FE] (see H.R. 4967), H974 [7FE]

——— improve conservation programs (see S. 2557), S1765 [15MR]

——— improve requirement to purchase domestic commodities under National School Lunch Program (see S. 2641), S2040 [10AP]

——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 7136), H9538 [15NO]

——— increase interagency cooperation in enforcement of standards for importing organic agricultural products (see S. 2927), S2877 [23MY]

——— make available additional funds for the Northern Mariana Islands pilot project under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5478), H3147 [11AP]

——— make institutions of higher education eligible for assistance from Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (see H.R. 6112), H5199 [14JN]

——— modify exception to work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility by expanding employment opportunities, including certain veterans’ programs (see S. 2477), S1316 [1MR]

——— prevent changing of regulations governing provision of waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 7372), H10510 [20DE]

——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities (see S. 3113), S4343 [21JN]

——— provide additional reimbursement to schools with a breakfast after the bell program (see H.R. 6934), H9149 [27SE]

——— provide certain requirements relative to commitments by State agencies to provide the State share of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program administrative costs (see S. 3092), S4281 [20JN]

——— provide flexibility under National School Lunch Program (see H.R. 6541), H7720 [26JY]

——— provide for a set aside for small fruits in the specialty crop research initiative (see H.R. 6404), H6463 [17JY]

——— provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6132), H5283 [19JN]

——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]

——— reauthorize Acer Access and Development Program (see H.R. 5667), H3741 [27AP]

——— reauthorize and expand Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program to encourage purchase of fruits and vegetables under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5563), H3441 [18AP]

——— reauthorize certain agricultural and other programs (see S. 3080), S3982 [18JN]

——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see S. 2404), S840 [8FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

——— repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits (see S. 3025), S3293 [7JN]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for children be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan (see S. 2723), S2321 [19AP]

——— require that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are used to purchase foods eligible for purchase under the WIC program (see H.R. 6394), H6462 [17JY]

——— return premiums paid under Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers to participating dairy operations (see S. 2426), S967 [14FE]

——— submit a report to the FDA on use of a Federal standard of identity for olive oil (see H.R. 5249), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of Education: increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (see H.R. 5550), H3440 [18AP]

——— require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying (see H.R. 6196), H5580 [22JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5425), H3055 [2AP]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see S. 2726), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 6586), H7722 [26JY]

——— provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (see H.R. 5322), H1652 [15MR]

Dept. of Transportation: treat shippers of all types of fish and aquaculture equally relative to exemptions from certain hours of service requirements (see S. 2623), S1948 [22MR]

Disasters: recognize contributions of chefs to natural disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 1080), H8884 [25SE]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (see S. 3155), S4733 [28JN]

——— define the term natural cheese (see S. 2322), S300 [18JA] (see H.R. 4828), H552 [18JA]

——— define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), consideration (see H. Res. 1185), H10586 [21DE]

——— ensure the safety of imported seafood (see H.R. 6212), H5648 [25JN]

——— provide that labeling of certain single ingredient foods is not required to include the term ‘‘added sugar’’ (see H.R. 6634), H7724 [26JY]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (see S. 2434), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5554), H3441 [18AP]

——— require review of durations of use of approved indications of medically-important antibiotics labeled for use in animals (see S. 3099), S4281 [20JN]

Fish and fishing: address threat to national security from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and associated illegal activity and prevent illegal trade of seafood and seafood products (see S. 3400), S5991 [28AU]

——— exclude species known as bullet tuna and frigate tuna from the standard of identity established for canned tuna (see H.R. 5024), H1177 [14FE]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 7338), H10336 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

Healthy Food Financing Initiative: reauthorize (see H.R. 5017), H1177 [14FE]

House of Representatives: enter into contracts with nationally- or regionally-known franchises for provision of food services in the cafeteria of the Longworth House Office Building in a food court setting (see H. Res. 767), H1476 [7MR]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (see H.R. 5738), H3885 [9MY]

National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education, and Economics Advisory Board: change membership (see H.R. 5071), H1220 [20FE]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive (see H. Res. 890), H3929 [10MY]

National CACFP Week: designate (see S. Res. 405), S907 [13FE]

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S1316 [1MR]

National Lobster Day: designate (see S. Res. 599), S5455 [30JY]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 705), S7088 [26NO]

Public welfare programs: institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5489), H3209 [12AP]

——— require State agencies to use Federal tax return information to verify income eligibility for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3629), S7050 [15NO]

Safety: provide that meat, poultry, and egg products containing certain pathogens or contaminants are adulterated (see H.R. 7336), H10335 [19DE]

Schools: prohibit stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals (see H.R. 6977), H9405 [28SE]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 696), S7051 [15NO]

Taxation: deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 7342), H10336 [19DE]

——— impose an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and dedicate revenues from such tax to prevention, treatment, and research of diet-related health conditions in priority populations (see H.R. 7341), H10336 [19DE]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: restore certain exceptions (see H.R. 5070), H1220 [20FE]

World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 679), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1113), H9414 [2OC]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Letters

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— several food bank executives, H4180 [17MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act: Jean Halloran, Charlotte Vallaeys, and William Wallace, Consumer Reports (organization), H10426 [20DE]

——— Jessica Almy and Kenneth Forsberg, Good Food Institute, H10427 [20DE]

——— Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest, H10426 [20DE]

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H3580 [26AP], H4001 [16MY]

——— Dena R. Diorio, Mecklenburg County, NC, Manager, H4053 [16MY]

——— Joyce A. Rogers, AARP (organization), H3580 [26AP]

——— Marc Egan, National Education Association, H4003 [16MY]

——— Representative Blunt Rochester, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4000 [16MY]

——— several child advocacy organizations, H4002 [16MY]

FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization: Scott Gottlieb and Steve Solomon, FDA, S5472 [31JY]

Foreign diplomacy and development programs funding: several former military leaders, S121 [10JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H753 [5FE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H753 [5FE]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 3404, Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act, S5994 [28AU]

Motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Press releases

Congress Must Vote No on Farm Bill: Share Our Strength (organization), H4002 [16MY]

How the Salvation Army Helped a Mother and Her Children Keep Their Home: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H4992 [8JN]

2018 Marks Vermont’s Wayside Restaurant’s 100th Anniversary: Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery, S1785 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (H.R. 6800), H9101 [27SE]

——— prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products, H4218, H4219 [18MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

AID: Food for Peace program funding, H1231 [26FE]

Albuquerque, NM: anniversary of Martineztown Food Pantry, E310 [14MR]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, E1075 [26JY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 1406), H4287 [22MY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 6720), H8117, H8118 [12SE]

Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Joe’s Place Pizza and Pasta (business), E455 [13AP]

Blue Ridge, GA; anniversary of Mercier Orchards, E151 [7FE]

Brooklyn Chinese-American Association: anniversary of Eighth Avenue Senior Center, E1402 [12OC]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to United Way of Bucks County Bucks Knocks Out Hunger event, H4854 [7JN]

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, H3922–H3924 [10MY], H6269 [17JY]

Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, CA, Inc.: tribute, E1353 [2OC]

Critz Farms (business): New York State Agricultural Society Business of the Year Award recipient, H766 [5FE]

Denver, CO: tribute to Taste of Ethiopia festival, E1062 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify that adult failure to meet Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program household eligibility requirements will not make household children ineligible, H4190, H4191 [17MY]

——— conduct study to determine impact the Thrifty Food Program has in calculation of Nutritional Assistance Program block grants payable to Puerto Rico, H4191 [17MY]

——— designate a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator in each State, H4220 [18MY]

——— disqualify certain convicted felons from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4191 [17MY]

——— Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) funding, H3203 [12AP], H10324 [19DE]

——— enhance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, crop insurance, conservation programs, and agricultural research programs, H4230–H4232 [18MY]

——— establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]

——— establish food access liaison to reduce barriers to food access, H4181 [17MY]

——— expand access to traditional foods for native populations, H4194 [17MY]

——— expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work-capable requirements and use E-verify system to assure recipients of training are legal immigrants, H4187, H4188 [17MY]

——— extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4153, H4159, H4174–H4177 [17MY]

——— extend study on comparable access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico, H4192, H4195 [17MY]

——— facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H7938 [7SE]

——— make certain multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, H4124 [16MY]

——— make grants to States to support establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas, H1274 [27FE]

——— Natural Resources Conservation Service programs funding, H4133–H4135 [16MY]

——— phase out agricultural subsidies, H4183, H4184 [17MY]

——— provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under the national school lunch and breakfast programs (H.R. 6132), H5227 [19JN]

——— provide States the flexibility to contract out administrative functions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H4192–H4194 [17MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

——— reform categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H10150 [12DE]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3198–H3202 [12AP], H3702 [26AP], H3840 [9MY], H4054, H4057 [16MY], H4154 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5002 [8JN], H6266 [17JY], H6474 [18JY], H10151 [12DE]

——— require households demonstrate actual heating or cooling expenses in order to qualify for Standard Utility Allowance, H3198 [12AP]

——— retain science-based nutrition standards in Federal school meals programs, H4181 [17MY]

——— reverse declining milk consumption in schools (H.R. 4101), H1132 [14FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1275, H1276, H1321 [27FE], H3066 [10AP], H3100, H3104 [11AP]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3330 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399, H3401 [18AP], H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H3995–H4005, H4046–H4057 [16MY], H4147, H4148, H4151–H4161 [17MY], H4238 [18MY], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H9542 [16NO], H10032 [11DE], H10116–H10120, H10149 [12DE], H10274 [19DE], E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E1745 [3JA]

——— support U.S. sugar farmers, H3985 [16MY], E675 [17MY]

——— tribute to Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program, H6265 [17JY]

——— tribute to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H1274 [27FE]

——— Value Added Producer Grant program funding, H4866 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (H.R. 6586), E1078 [26JY]

——— provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (H.R. 5322), E328 [15MR]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), H10425–H10427 [20DE]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), H6237–H6242 [16JY]

Georgia (State): tribute to contributions to Georgia Mountain Food Bank, E988 [10JY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5129), E498 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 2269), H9369 [28SE]

Golden, CO: Lunch and Life Program recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence, E1482 [30OC]

Gott, Dennis: Missouri Grocers Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1046 [23JY]

Green, Emma: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

Harrisonburg, VA: tribute to Brent Berry Food Drive, E292 [9MR]

Health: address impact of diet-related diseases on health care costs, H6265 [17JY]

Houston, TX: tribute to Tony’s Pizza and Grinders (business), H6637 [23JY]

Hunger: address U.S. hunger crisis, H10274 [19DE]

Jewish Community Services of South Florida (organization): tribute to Matzah Mitzvah, H740 [5FE]

John Hancock (company): tribute to partnership with Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy to create Vitality Program that offers incentives to encourage healthy behaviors, H6265 [17JY]

Levittown, PA: tribute to Mary’s Cupboard food pantry, H2031 [22MR]

Lundberg Family Farms (business): anniversary, E674 [17MY]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, E1302 [25SE], E1325 [27SE], E1338, E1346 [28SE], E1431 [19OC]

Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.: anniversary, E210 [23FE]

Massachusetts: tribute to Monte’s March event to benefit Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, H10274 [19DE]

Mountain Sun Pub & Breweries (company): anniversary, E1291 [25SE]

Napa, CA: anniversary of Oxbow Public Market, E78 [19JA]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H1683 [19MR], H1719 [20MR], H1752 [21MR]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, H3918 [10MY]

National Dairy Month: observance, H5369 [21JN]

National Ice Cream Day: observance, H6178 [13JY]

North Platte, NE: tribute to community-wide efforts of North Platte Canteen to feed Army National Guard members returning from training mission, H5576 [22JN]

Olsen, Gregory: appointment to Dept. of Agriculture National Honey Board, H1201 [15FE]

One Family One Restaurant (organization): tribute to America Break Bread campaign, H1737 [21MR]

Peru, NY: anniversary of North County Mission of Hope, E659 [16MY]

Public welfare programs: importance, H4588 [23MY]

——— institute reforms to program of block grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 5489), H3965 [15MY]

Rise Against Hunger (organization): tribute to meal packaging event to fight hunger in Mozambique, H4784 [6JN]

Rouses Point, NY: opening of Proud Patriot restaurant, E959 [3JY]

Schenck Foods Co.: anniversary, E1023 [17JY]

Souderton, PA: tribute to Souderton Area School District students for annual food drive and quarter collection, H4782 [6JN]

South Glens Falls, NY: tribute to Moreau Community Center, E387 [2AP]

SpiceSuite (business): District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E790 [7JN]

State College, PA: tribute to State College Area Food Bank, H135 [11JA]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Biscotti Cafe, E347 [20MR]

——— anniversary of Provisions Bakery & Restaurant, E348 [20MR]

Taiwan: recognize close relationship with the U.S., E1354, E1355 [2OC]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to family values, H5635–H5642 [25JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H4853 [7JN]

——— Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, H3766–H3773 [7MY]

——— oppose Executive order reforming Government assistance programs, E490 [17AP]

Tucson, AZ: El Guero Canelo (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, E151 [7FE]

21st Century Bean (company): tribute, H3455 [24AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export (H.R. 2504), H753–H755 [5FE]

——— prohibit funding to limit or prohibit use of genetically modified crops in commercial agricultural operations conducted on national wildlife refuges, H6523 [18JY]

Union Gap, WA: Los Hernandez Tamales (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, H1182 [15FE]

Whitey’s Ice Cream, Inc.: Wisconsin Dairy Products Association World Dairy Expo best ice cream sandwich contest winner, E1473 [30OC]

Worcester, MA: anniversary of George’s Coney Island restaurant, E1308 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (S. 3404), S5993 [28AU]

——— reauthorize certain programs, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5337, S5339 [25JY], S5394, S5398, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5468 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2976), S6203 [18SE]

Birmingham, AL: Highlands Bar & Grill (business) recipient of James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant Award, S2990 [5JN]

Climate: impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]

——— impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals under National School Lunch Program (S. 3637), S7054 [15NO]

——— extend and improve conservation programs, S4393 [26JN]

——— modify work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, require State agencies to operate a work activation program, and update photo ID requirements under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4708 [28JN]

——— prohibit funding to support development of insect-based foods for human consumption, including cricket farming and taste-testing of insect-based foods, S5398 [26JY]

——— prohibit retaliation against contract farmers by large integrated corporate farms, S4474 [27JN]

——— promote dairy product innovation, including in specialty cheese, and value-added dairy product development for the economic benefit of U.S. dairy farmers and their communities, S5535 [1AU]

——— reduce county yield disparities under Agriculture Risk Coverage-County (ARC-CO) program, S4476 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

——— reform work requirements and education and employment training programs under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4703 [28JN]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits, S4476 [27JN]

——— require transparency in how large integrated corporate farms calculate payments made to contract farmers, S4475 [27JN]

——— streamline application processes and reduce administrative burden for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (S. 2085), S6336 [26SE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S4389 [26JN], S4475 [27JN], S4702–S4704, S4708, S4711–S4713 [28JN], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit Healthy Lifestyles Initiative funding for construction of fast food franchises, S5886 [23AU]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (S. 3155), S4737 [28JN]

——— define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), S7623 [13DE]

——— inspection of foreign seafood manufacturers and field examinations of imported seafood funding, S5258 [24JY]

——— prohibit funding for regulations to require the term ‘‘added sugar’’ be included on food labels for honey and maple syrup, S5533 [1AU]

——— prohibit funding to enforce identity standards relative to certain foods, S5534, S5535 [1AU]

——— proposed regulations to require the term ‘‘added sugar’’ be included on food labels for honey and maple syrup, S3883 [13JN]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), S5472–S5474, S5508 [31JY], S5576 [1AU]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (S. 2269), S4248, S4249 [19JN]

Hawaii: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by the Kilauea Volcano eruption, S4719 [28JN]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, S6336 [26SE], S6382 [28SE]

Miles, Dolester: James Beard Foundation Outstanding Pastry Chef Award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Montpelier, VT: anniversary of Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery, S1785 [19MR]

NAFTA: impact of withdrawal on agriculture, S94 [9JA]

National CACFP Week: designate (S. Res. 405), S1623 [12MR], S1978 [22MR]

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 419), S1321 [1MR]

National Lobster Day: designate (S. Res. 599), S5462 [30JY]

National Nutrition Month: observance, S1623 [12MR]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 705), S7099 [26NO]

National Rice Month: observance, S6268 [24SE], S6382 [28SE]

Roundup, MT: tribute to Busy Bee Cafe, S2615 [10MY]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 696), S7062 [15NO]

St. Johnsbury, VT: tribute to Meals on Wheels program, S2118 [12AP]

Vermont: tribute to Meals on Wheels programs, S2259 [18AP]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Berlin Airlift Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 634), S6413 [1OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Consideration of S. 2322, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1185) (H. Rept. 115–1103), H10586 [21DE]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

FDA User Fee Programs Relative to New Animal Drugs and Generic New Animal Drugs Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2434), S1452 [7MR]

Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Exemption of Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers From Certain Inspections Prior to Export: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2504) (H. Rept. 115–506), H131 [10JA]

Summaries

Animal Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5509–S5511 [31JY]

Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures: FDA, S5576 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 2504, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export, H753 [5FE]

H.R. 5554, FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization, H6237–H6241 [16JY]

H.R. 6720, Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act, H8117 [12SE]

S. 2269, Global Food Security Act reauthorization, S4249 [19JN], H9369 [28SE]

S. 2322, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act, H10425 [20DE]

S. 3637, Local School Foods Expansion Act, S7054 [15NO]

S. Res. 405, National CACFP Week, S909 [13FE]

S. Res. 419, National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, S1317 [1MR]

S. Res. 599, National Lobster Day, S5459 [30JY]

S. Res. 634, Berlin Airlift anniversary, S6233 [18SE]

S. Res. 679, World Food Day, S6824 [11OC]

S. Res. 696, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S7058 [15NO]

S. Res. 705, National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day, S7091 [26NO]

FOOD, AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION, AND TRADE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: establish seaweed as a high-priority research and extension area (see H.R. 5168), H1372 [5MR]

——— expand availability of programs to veteran farmers and ranchers (see S. 2822), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6500), H7155 [24JY]

——— provide eligibility under the assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities to veterans with disabilities and their families (see H.R. 5448), H3094 [10AP]

——— reauthorize Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (see S. 2839), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5824), H3977 [15MY]

——— reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative (see S. 2404), S840 [8FE]

——— update Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program (see S. 3103), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 5379), H2040 [22MR]

Pesticides: require pre- and post-application reporting of, and establish buffer zones for, restricted use pesticides, and prohibit use of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos (see S. 3764), S7790 [18DE]

FOOD, CONSERVATION, AND ENERGY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: establish State networks between agricultural producers and food banks to provide food to the needy and reduce food waste (see S. 2824), S2623 [10MY]

——— reauthorize and expand Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program to encourage purchase of fruits and vegetables under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5563), H3441 [18AP]

——— reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (see H.R. 5259), H1542 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, H4051, H4055 [16MY]

FOOD ADDITIVES related term(s) Vitamins

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: carry out nutrition education program to inform the public of sources of exposure to lead in the environment and of dietary nutrients that may reduce harmful effects of lead exposure (see H.R. 5696), H3782 [7MY]

FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS MERGER MORATORIUM AND ANTITRUST REVIEW ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3404), S5991 [28AU]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 3404, provisions, S5994 [28AU]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 6800), H9101 [27SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 3404), S5993 [28AU]

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Amendments

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1709 [20MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6063 [6SE], S6193 [17SE], H5522, H5560, H5561, H5562, H5564, H5565, H5566 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5302 [20JN]

Food: define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), S7617, S7623 [13DE]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), consideration (H. Res. 1011), H7099 [24JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

Pelosi Pulled Strings To Let Dying Dallas Lawyer Baron Try Experimental Cancer Drug, H1708 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2976), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]

Animals: expand conditional approval pathway for more animal drugs (see H.R. 5599), H3505 [24AP]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (see S. 2434), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5554), H3441 [18AP]

Business and industry: encourage development of priority antimicrobial products through award of a transferable exclusivity extension period (see H.R. 6294), H5975 [28JN]

——— hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (see S. 2691), S2218 [17AP] (see H.R. 5782), H3935 [11MY]

——— require manufacturers of drugs to post names of countries in which their drugs are manufactured on their Internet websites (see S. 3105), S4343 [21JN]

Cosmetics: ensure safety (see H.R. 6903), H9089 [26SE]

——— require that children’s cosmetics containing talc include an appropriate warning unless the cosmetics are demonstrated to be asbestos-free (see H.R. 4964), H1074 [8FE]

DEA: regulate selective androgen receptor modulators in the same manner as anabolic steroids (see S. 2742), S2391 [24AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

——— submit a report to the FDA on use of a Federal standard of identity for olive oil (see H.R. 5249), H1542 [13MR]

Dept. of HHS: develop a joint action plan to reduce single use drug waste and better manage costs relative to drug vial sizes and drug delivery systems (see H.R. 5867), H4209 [17MY] (see H.R. 6142), H5284 [19JN]

——— ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (see S. 2589), S1947 [22MR] (see H.R. 5327), H1697 [19MR]

——— establish Prescription Safety Alert System to combat prescription drug abuse by collecting, maintaining, and providing to dispensers patients’ prescription and dispensing history (see H.R. 6688), H7776 [28AU]

——— establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5425), H3055 [2AP]

——— issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs (see H.R. 5806), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 5878), H4242 [18MY] (see H.R. 5900), H4284 [21MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

——— support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7721 [26JY]

Diseases and disorders: facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see S. 3212), S4951 [12JY]

Drugs: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (see H.R. 5752), H3928 [10MY]

——— amend policies relative to postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances (see H.R. 5811), H3976 [15MY]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1541 [13MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (see H. Res. 787), H1697 [19MR]

——— consider potential for misuse and abuse when determining whether to approve certain drugs (see H.R. 5803), H3976 [15MY]

——— decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

——— deter opioid abuse and addiction through development of high-quality, evidence-based opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines (see H.R. 6133), H5283 [19JN]

——— encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections (see S. 3787), S7926 [19DE]

——— ensure valid generic drugs may enter the market by removing generic drug exclusivity period from any generic company that enters into pay-for-delay settlements with brand-name drug manufacturers (see S. 2476), S1286 [28FE]

——— improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H552 [18JA]

——— improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

——— increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

——— modify outdated drug labels to reflect new evidence relevant to the drug and its use (see S. 3519), S6355 [27SE]

——— provide for accelerated approval of non-opioid or non-addictive pain medications and treatments for substance use disorders (see S. 2669), S2141 [16AP]

——— provide for delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an administering practitioner (see H.R. 5202), H1476 [7MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (see H.R. 6), H5151 [13JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1099), H9406 [28SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— provide greater oversight over advertising and other promotion materials for opioid drugs to ensure that such materials do not mislead consumers and exacerbate existing crisis (see S. 3420), S6059 [6SE]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H.R. 6576), H7722 [26JY]

——— require guidance on consideration of claims of opioid sparing and on conditions under which to consider misuse and abuse of drugs in making certain determinations for safety (see S. 2665), S2120 [12AP]

——— require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (see H.R. 5687), H3781 [7MY]

——— require label of drugs with an increased risk of suicide or depression to prominently detail those side effects (see H.R. 6717), H7919 [6SE]

——— require review of durations of use of approved indications of medically-important antibiotics labeled for use in animals (see S. 3099), S4281 [20JN]

——— require risk evaluation and mitigation strategy communication plans provide information on State and Federal regulation of controlled substances including the option to partially fill a prescription (see S. 2608), S1947 [22MR]

——— require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (see S. 3428), S6142 [12SE]

——— shorten exclusivity period for brand name biological products (see H.R. 6577), H7722 [26JY]

——— strengthen authorities to address counterfeit drugs, illegal and synthetic opioids, and opioid-like substances (see H.R. 5228), H1501 [8MR]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising (see S. 2440), S1164 [15FE]

Fish and fishing: exclude species known as bullet tuna and frigate tuna from the standard of identity established for canned tuna (see H.R. 5024), H1177 [14FE]

Food: define the term natural cheese (see S. 2322), S300 [18JA] (see H.R. 4828), H552 [18JA]

——— define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), consideration (see H. Res. 1185), H10586 [21DE]

——— ensure the safety of imported seafood (see H.R. 6212), H5648 [25JN]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

Government regulations: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see S. 2315), S253 [17JA] (see H.R. 5333), H1698 [19MR] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Labeling: provide that labeling of certain single ingredient foods is not required to include the term ‘‘added sugar’’ (see H.R. 6634), H7724 [26JY]

Medicare: encourage use of non-opioid analgesics for management of post-surgical pain (see H.R. 5809), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide coverage of FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests (see S. 2523), S1578 [8MR] (see S. 2928), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 6062), H5021 [8JN]

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Orphan Drug Act: affirm importance, commend life-saving accomplishments, and recognize need and continued support for research in development of therapies, treatments, and cures for rare diseases (see S. Res. 690), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1154), H9568 [16NO]

Patents: prevent inter partes review process for challenging patents from diminishing competition in the pharmaceutical industry and provide incentives for drug innovation (see S. 3738), S7431 [11DE] (see H.R. 7251), H10102 [11DE]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 7324), H10269 [17DE]

——— prohibit biological product manufacurers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable product companies to delay entry of biosimilar and interchangeable products into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see S. 3792), S7926 [19DE]

Prescription Drug and Medical Device Price Review Board: establish (see H.R. 5739), H3885 [9MY]

Product safety: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (see S. 3155), S4733 [28JN]

——— require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see S. 3019), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6022), H4848 [6JN]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 2287), S138 [10JA]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), consideration (see H. Res. 1011), H6648 [23JY]

Tobacco products: impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes (see S. 3319), S5582 [1AU]

——— include e-cigarettes in smoking bans in schools, clarify that educational assistance can be used for e-cigarette prevention by schools, and authorize studies in e-cigarette use prevention (see S. 3701), S7275 [4DE]

E-Mails

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Advocates for Opioid Recovery (organization), H9252 [28SE]

Factsheets

Busting the Myths of Menu Labeling, H818 [6FE]

Letters

Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act: Jean Halloran, Charlotte Vallaeys, and William Wallace, Consumer Reports (organization), H10426 [20DE]

——— Jessica Almy and Kenneth Forsberg, Good Food Institute, H10427 [20DE]

——— Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest, H10426 [20DE]

FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization: Scott Gottlieb and Steve Solomon, FDA, S5472 [31JY]

Importance of food labeling: Jacob Tannenbaum, S4276 [20JN]

——— Senator Rubio, S4276 [20JN]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787 [25SE]

——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]

——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788 [25SE]

——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]

——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785 [25SE]

——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785 [25SE]

——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784 [25SE]

——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783 [25SE]

——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788 [25SE]

——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786 [25SE]

——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781 [25SE]

——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]

——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782 [25SE]

——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]

——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785 [25SE]

——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]

——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782 [25SE]

——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786 [25SE]

——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788 [25SE]

——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784 [25SE]

——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783 [25SE]

Right To Try Act: Andrew McFadyen, Isaac Foundation, H1740 [21MR]

——— several organizations, H4358 [22MY]

Securing Opioids and Unused Narcotics With Deliberate (SOUND) Disposal and Packaging Act: William Simpson, DisposeRX, Inc., H5236 [19JN]

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Carol Keehan, Catholic Health Association of the U.S., H9252 [28SE]

——— Corporate Health Care Coalition, H9250 [28SE]

——— James A. Klein, American Benefits Council, H9251 [28SE]

——— Peter Morris, Alex Dodd, David White, Jay Higham, and John Steinbrun, Opioid Treatment Program Consortium, H5561 [22JN]

——— several organizations, H9253 [28SE]

——— Suzanne P. Clark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H9252 [28SE]

——— Tom Van Coverden, National Association of Community Health Centers, H9251 [28SE]

Lists

Organizations opposed to H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1525 [13MR], H1742 [21MR]

Organizations supporting H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9243 [28SE]

Motions

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1746 [21MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5567 [22JN]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H4363 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products, H4218, H4219 [18MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

Animals: reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), H6237–H6242 [16JY]

Barton, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10098–H10101 [11DE]

Business and industry: hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for illegal marketing and distribution of opioid products and for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic (S. 2691), H3588 [26AP]

DEA: develop training materials covering circumstances when a pharmacist may decline to fill a prescription due to suspicion the prescription is fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse (H.R. 4275), H5066, H5067 [12JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers (H.R. 5327), H3434 [18AP], H5026, H5055–H5057 [12JN]

——— issue guidance relative to expedited approval of certain drugs, H5297 [20JN], H5512, H5516–H5518 [22JN]

——— provide greater transparency of discounts provided by drug manufacturers by requiring Pharmacy Benefit Managers to reimburse community pharamacists at the same rate as high volume box stores, H9541 [16NO]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759–H8789 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

Drugs: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (H.R. 5752), H5117–H5119 [13JN]

——— amend policies relative to postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances (H.R. 5811), H5243, H5244 [19JN]

——— authorize evidence based report analyzing current marijuana policies and their effects on communities, H6637 [23JY]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), H1521–H1529, H1530 [13MR], H1738–H1750 [21MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), consideration (H. Res. 787), H1704–H1712 [20MR]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), motion to recommit, H1747, H1748 [21MR]

——— deter opioid abuse and addiction through development of high-quality, evidence-based opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines, H5563, H5564 [22JN]

——— improve expanded access program to allow patients access to experimental life-saving drugs, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

——— preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (H.R. 1587), H3825 [8MY]

——— prevent entrance of illicit drugs in the U.S. by international airmail, H3435 [18AP]

——— provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5380 [21JN], H5511–H5572 [22JN], H5755 [27JN], H9553 [16NO], E902 [22JN], E950 [28JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9156, H9174–H9255 [28SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294–H5304 [20JN], E901 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

——— require FDA guidance relative to investigational drug use by eligible patients, provide liability protection for facilitators of investigational treatments and increase transparency of number of such treatments, H1747, H1748 [21MR]

——— require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs (H.R. 5687), H5234–H5237 [19JN], E904 [22JN]

——— strengthen authorities to address counterfeit drugs, illegal and synthetic opioids, and opioid-like substances (H.R. 5228), H5049–H5052 [12JN], H5118 [13JN], E972 [6JY]

Food: define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), H10425–H10427 [20DE]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), H815–H821 [6FE], E150 [7FE]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

Government regulations: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 5333), H6227–H6237 [16JY]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

Health: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (H.R. 878), H685 [30JA], H1647 [15MR]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), H485 [18JA], H4355–H4366 [22MY], H4682 [23MY], E751 [29MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), consideration (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (S. 204), motion to recommit, H4364, H4365 [22MY]

Medicare: encourage use of non-opioid analgesics for management of post-surgical pain, H5512, H5513, H5514 [22JN]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: observance, H3765 [7MY]

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC: approval of domestic production of Moly99, E327 [15MR]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices, H419 [17JA], H505 [18JA], H10474 [20DE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), H6572 [19JY], H6636 [23JY], H7119–H7124 [24JY], H7655 [25JY], E1090, E1093 [26JY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), consideration (H. Res. 1011), H7095–H7100 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5337, S5339 [25JY], S5394, S5398, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5468 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2976), S6203 [18SE]

Animals: reauthorize user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 5554), S5472–S5474, S5508 [31JY], S5576 [1AU]

Dept. of HHS: allow personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada (S. 92), S7221 [29NO]

——— establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid recovery centers, S6164 [17SE], S6471 [3OC]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), S1981, S1982 [22MR], S1994 [9AP]

——— authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), unanimous-consent request, S1981 [22MR]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (S. 974), S807 [8FE], S5881 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

——— provide for accelerated approval of non-opioid or non-addictive pain medications and treatments for substance use disorders, S6470 [3OC]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S4376 [25JN], S4380 [26JN], S6048–S6050 [6SE], S6116–S6121, S6126, S6149 [12SE], S6159–S6170, S6172–S6178 [17SE], S6198, S6210, S6215–S6217, S6218 [18SE], S7177 [28NO]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6432–S6436 [2OC], S6456, S6459, S6463, S6467, S6468–S6474, S6477–S6484, S6489, S6491 [3OC], S6796–S6798 [11OC]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent agreement, S6105 [6SE], S6457 [3OC]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406–S5409 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809–S5811 [22AU], S5882–S5884 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

——— require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (S. 3428), S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

——— strengthen penalties on drug companies that fail to monitor and report suspicious opioid distribution practices and increase transparency of Federal oversight of opioid manufacturing and advertising, S3596 [11JN], S6173 [17SE]

Food: define the term natural cheese (S. 2322), S7623 [13DE]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), S5340–S5342 [25JY]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), unanimous-consent request, S5340 [25JY]

——— inspection of foreign seafood manufacturers and field examinations of imported seafood funding, S5258 [24JY]

Labeling: prohibit funding for regulations to require the term ‘‘added sugar’’ be included on food labels for honey and maple syrup, S5533 [1AU]

——— prohibit funding to enforce identity standards relative to certain foods, S5534, S5535 [1AU]

——— proposed regulations to require the term ‘‘added sugar’’ be included on food labels for honey and maple syrup, S3883 [13JN]

Pharmaceuticals: improve access to affordable prescription drugs, S7220 [29NO]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (S. 124), S7220 [29NO], S7889 [19DE]

Product safety: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (S. 3155), S4737 [28JN]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices, S92 [9JA]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), S5390 [25JY], S5394 [26JY]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars, S5409–S5411 [26JY]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]

Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 772) (H. Rept. 115–86), H17 [8JA]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1011) (H. Rept. 115–860), H6648 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4456, Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act and H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 787) (H. Rept. 115–613), H1697 [19MR]

Consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Consideration of S. 2322, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1185) (H. Rept. 115–1103), H10586 [21DE]

Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act: Committee on the Judicary (Senate) (S. 974), S4343 [21JN]

FDA User Fee Programs Relative to New Animal Drugs and Generic New Animal Drugs Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2434), S1452 [7MR]

Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2315), S2642 [14MY]

Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5333) (H. Rept. 115–827), H6262 [16JY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]

Postoperative Opioid Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 115–753), H5151 [13JN]

Statements

Right To Try Act: Senator Johnson, H4360 [22MY]

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: American Society of Addiction Medicine, H9252 [28SE]

——— National Association for Behavorial Healthcare, H9251 [28SE]

——— Simona Combi, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H9250 [28SE]

Summaries

Animal Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures, S5509–S5511 [31JY]

Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments Goals and Procedures, S5576 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 725, consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act, H790 [6FE]

H. Res. 787, consideration of H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1704 [20MR]

H. Res. 905, consideration of S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 949, consideration of H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H5294 [20JN]

H. Res. 1011, consideration of H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act and H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act, H7095 [24JY]

H. Res. 1099, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H9174–H9242 [28SE]

H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, H5522–H5560 [22JN]

H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act, H7119 [24JY]

H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H815 [6FE]

H.R. 4275, Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act, H5066 [12JN]

H.R. 5228, Stop Counterfeit Drugs by Regulating and Enhancing Enforcement Now (SCREEN) Act, H5049–H5051 [12JN]

H.R. 5247, Right To Try Act, H1521 [13MR], H1738 [21MR]

H.R. 5327, Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act, H5055 [12JN]

H.R. 5333, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act, H6227–H6235 [16JY]

H.R. 5554, FDA user fee programs relative to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization, H6237–H6241 [16JY]

H.R. 5687, Securing Opioids and Unused Narcotics With Deliberate (SOUND) Disposal and Packaging Act, H5234 [19JN]

H.R. 5752, Stop Illicit Drug Importation Act, H5117 [13JN]

H.R. 5811, amend FDA policies relative to postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances, H5243 [19JN]

H.R. 6378, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8759–H8775 [25SE]

H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]

S. 204, Right To Try Act, H4355 [22MY]

S. 2322, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act, H10425 [20DE]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

S. 3319, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Act, S5585 [1AU]

S. Res. 690, affirm importance and commend life-saving accomplishments of Orphan Drug Act, and recognize need and continued support for research in development of therapies, treatments, and cures for rare diseases, S7055 [15NO]

FOOD AND FARM ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 4425), H3984 [16MY]

FOOD AND NUTRITION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: allow States to assist law enforcement who provide a beneficiary’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program electronic benefit transfer card number with apprehension of criminals or suspects (see H.R. 5740), H3885 [9MY]

——— eliminate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program High Performance Bonus Program which awards States bonus payments for correcting payment errors, and meeting other performance indicators (see H.R. 5338), H1727 [20MR]

——— establish a National Accuracy Clearinghouse to reduce improper Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments to participants receiving assistance in multiple States (see H.R. 4919), H737 [2FE]

——— expand nutritional assistance in Puerto Rico and provide such assistance as cash during periods when access to such assistance is limited or unavailable as a result of a natural disaster (see H.R. 6208), H5648 [25JN]

——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 7136), H9538 [15NO]

——— include lead poisoning prevention and mitigation education as a purpose of the education and obesity prevention program (see H.R. 6477), H6649 [23JY]

——— modify exception to work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility by expanding employment opportunities, including certain veterans’ programs (see S. 2477), S1316 [1MR]

——— provide certain requirements relative to commitments by State agencies to provide the State share of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program administrative costs (see S. 3092), S4281 [20JN]

——— provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participating households to purchase certain nutritious fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 4855), H581 [19JA]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits (see S. 3025), S3293 [7JN]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for children be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan (see S. 2723), S2321 [19AP]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (see H.R. 5738), H3885 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: modify work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, require State agencies to operate a work activation program, and update photo ID requirements under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S4708 [28JN]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits, S4476 [27JN]

FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5667 [26JN]

FOOD INDUSTRY

Amendments

American Fisheries Advisory Committee: establish (S. 1322), S5863, S5866, S5867 [22AU]

Crime: enhance efforts to combat human trafficking in connection with catching and processing of imported seafood products (S. 3641), S7805 [18DE]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (H. Res. 725), H794 [6FE]

Articles and editorials

Day in the Life of a Bagel Maker, S7908–S7910 [19DE]

NECI Founder Revered for Student Model, S4365 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see S. 3404), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6800), H8724 [13SE]

——— modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

Crime: enhance efforts to combat human trafficking in connection with catching and processing of imported seafood products (see S. 3641), S7050 [15NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 2814), S2623 [10MY]

——— assist small cheese producers (see S. 2813), S2623 [10MY]

——— establish a program to enhance transparency and traceability of imported food products and ingredients in order to protect consumers and food manufacturers against mislabeling, adulteration, and fraud (see H.R. 4749), H82 [9JA]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to specialty crop mechanization (see H.R. 7110), H9460 [30OC]

——— repeal forfeiture rule for peanuts under the nonrecourse marketing assistance loan program and prohibit funding for development of insect-based foods for human consumption (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5425), H3055 [2AP]

Disasters: recognize contributions of chefs to natural disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 1080), H8884 [25SE]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (see S. 3155), S4733 [28JN]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (see H. Res. 725), H782 [5FE]

——— provide that labeling of certain single ingredient foods is not required to include the term ‘‘added sugar’’ (see H.R. 6634), H7724 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4875), H624 [22JA] (see H.R. 7346), H10336 [19DE]

——— prohibit any Federal payment for lodging, events, food, or other travel expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President, Vice President, or Cabinet members (see H.R. 5304), H1651 [15MR]

Food: provide that meat, poultry, and egg products containing certain pathogens or contaminants are adulterated (see H.R. 7336), H10335 [19DE]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 7338), H10336 [19DE]

House of Representatives: enter into contracts with nationally- or regionally-known franchises for provision of food services in the cafeteria of the Longworth House Office Building in a food court setting (see H. Res. 767), H1476 [7MR]

NOAA: establish a regulatory system for marine aquaculture in U.S. waters (see S. 3138), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6966), H9404 [28SE]

Factsheets

Busting the Myths of Menu Labeling, H818 [6FE]

Letters

Importance of food labeling: Jacob Tannenbaum, S4276 [20JN]

——— Senator Rubio, S4276 [20JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H753 [5FE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H753 [5FE]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 3404, Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act, S5994 [28AU]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (H.R. 6800), H9101 [27SE]

——— prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products, H4218, H4219 [18MY]

Albuquerque, NM: anniversary of Lollie’s New Mexican Food (business), E526 [24AP]

Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Joe’s Place Pizza and Pasta (business), E455 [13AP]

Backyard Beans Coffee Co.: Lansdale, PA, Council Business of the Month award recipient, H7092 [24JY]

Barkeater Chocolates Co.: anniversary, E713 [23MY]

Chers Restaurant Group, LLC: anniversary of Mugshots Grill & Bar restaurants, H127 [10JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to improve standardization of beef grading, H4173 [17MY]

——— make grants to States to support establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas, H1274 [27FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H10149 [12DE]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), H815–H821 [6FE], E150 [7FE]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), consideration (H. Res. 725), H790–H797 [6FE]

Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 4875), E88 [22JA]

——— guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (H.R. 7346), E1686 [19DE]

Fort Bend, TX: anniversary of Lopez Mexican Restaurant, H4762 [5JN]

Gainesville, GA: anniversary of Scott’s Downtown restaurant, H488 [18JA]

Golden, CO: Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza and Watering Hole (business) recipient of Rotary Club of Golden Ethics in Business Award, E649 [15MY]

Lovette, Charlie O.: Wilkes County, NC, Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, H9771 [10DE]

Lundberg Family Farms (business): anniversary, E674 [17MY]

Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.: anniversary, E210 [23FE]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H1683 [19MR], H1719 [20MR], H1752 [21MR]

National Dairy Month: observance, H5369 [21JN]

National Grocers Association: tribute, H3066 [10AP]

Ohio: condemn Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid of immigrant workers at meat processing plants, H5348 [20JN]

One Family One Restaurant (organization): tribute to America Break Bread campaign, H1737 [21MR]

Rouses Point, NY: opening of Proud Patriot restaurant, E959 [3JY]

S. Martinelli and Co.: anniversary, E1028 [18JY]

Schenck Foods Co.: anniversary, E1023 [17JY]

Simonton, TX: reopening of Roper’s Country Store and Cafe after Hurricane Harvey, H1107 [13FE]

Taco Palenque (business): anniversary, E1608 [6DE]

Tucson, AZ: El Guero Canelo (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, E151 [7FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export (H.R. 2504), H753–H755 [5FE]

Union Gap, WA: Los Hernandez Tamales (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, H1182 [15FE]

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.: anniversary, E1604 [6DE]

Whitey’s Ice Cream, Inc.: Wisconsin Dairy Products Association World Dairy Expo best ice cream sandwich contest winner, E1473 [30OC]

Worcester, MA: anniversary of George’s Coney Island restaurant, E1308 [26SE]

Yard House (company): West Chamber (organization) Large Business of the Year Award recipient, E180 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (S. 3404), S5993 [28AU]

American Dairy Queen Corp.: tribute to Dairy Queen of Madison, SD, S2435 [25AP]

American Fisheries Advisory Committee: establish (S. 1322), S5866, S5867 [22AU]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to Lucky Wishbone (restaurant), S682 [7FE]

Birmingham, AL: Highlands Bar & Grill (business) recipient of James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant Award, S2990 [5JN]

Burley, ID: tribute to High Desert Milk (business), S7429 [11DE]

Canal Coffee, Co.: tribute, S2434 [25AP]

Clear Springs Foods, Inc.: tribute, S2432 [25AP]

Climate: impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]

Couer d’Alene, ID: tribute to Abi’s Artisan Ice Cream (business), S4504 [27JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the voluntary Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) as a short-term conserving use program for participating farmers, S4393 [26JN]

——— prohibit certain activities and require greater transparency in commodity check-off programs, S4474 [27JN], S4704, S4713 [28JN]

——— redirect subsidies provided to large farms to small and medium-sized farms, S7414 [11DE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, S7918–S7921 [19DE]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit Healthy Lifestyles Initiative funding for construction of fast food franchises, S5886 [23AU]

FDA: ban use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances (S. 3155), S4737 [28JN]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), S5340–S5342 [25JY]

——— improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), unanimous-consent request, S5340 [25JY]

——— inspection of foreign seafood manufacturers and field examinations of imported seafood funding, S5258 [24JY]

——— prohibit funding for regulations to require the term ‘‘added sugar’’ be included on food labels for honey and maple syrup, S5533 [1AU]

——— prohibit funding to enforce identity standards relative to certain foods, S5534, S5535 [1AU]

——— proposed regulations to require the term ‘‘added sugar’’ be included on food labels for honey and maple syrup, S3883 [13JN]

Idaho Falls, ID: tribute to Smitty’s Pancake and Steak House (restaurant), S2434 [25AP]

Miles, Dolester: James Beard Foundation Outstanding Pastry Chef Award recipient, S2990 [5JN]

Reports filed

Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 772) (H. Rept. 115–86), H17 [8JA]

Consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 725) (H. Rept. 115–546), H782 [5FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Exemption of Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers From Certain Inspections Prior to Export: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2504) (H. Rept. 115–506), H131 [10JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 725, consideration of H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H.R. 1153, Mortgage Choice Act, and H.R. 4771, Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act, H790 [6FE]

H.R. 772, Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, H815 [6FE]

H.R. 2504, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exemption of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from certain inspections prior to export, H753 [5FE]

S. 1322, American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act, S5867 [22AU]

FOOD LABELING MODERNIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5425), H3055 [2AP]

FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 7338), H10336 [19DE]

FOOD SECURITY, HOUSING, AND SANITATION IMPROVEMENTS IN RURAL, REMOTE, AND FRONTIER AREAS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 3080), S3982 [18JN]

FOOD SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: address topsoil loss and protect drinking water from agricultural runoff (see H.R. 4892), H676 [29JA]

——— adjust Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see S. 2624), S1948 [22MR]

——— allow qualified individuals to act as technical service providers for soil nutrient management (see H.R. 5048), H1212 [15FE]

——— collect, integrate, and link data on impacts of covered conservation practices on enhancing crop yields, soil health, and otherwise reducing risk and improving farm and ranch profitability (see S. 2487), S1316 [1MR]

——— enact budget reforms to farm subsidies and crop insurance programs (see H.R. 5629), H3705 [26AP]

——— establish Soil Health Initiative and Cover Crop Pilot Program (see S. 2989), S2991 [5JN]

——— expedite review and approval of new and innovative conservation technologies and practices and empower States to provide input on streamlining such technologies and practices (see H.R. 5184), H1441 [6MR]

——— improve conservation programs (see S. 2557), S1765 [15MR]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see H.R. 5627), H3705 [26AP]

——— improve land stewardship and soil conservation (see S. 2874), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 5188), H1441 [6MR]

——— improve wetland conservation program (see S. 2834), S2623 [10MY]

——— make acequias eligible for assistance under certain conservation programs (see H.R. 5055), H1212 [15FE]

——— modify Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (see S. 2978), S2924 [24MY]

——— modify Regional Conservation Partnership Program (see H.R. 5487), H3209 [12AP]

——— provide for certain payment limitations relative to commodity programs (see H.R. 5978), H4732 [25MY]

——— repeal Environmental Quality Incentives Program (see S. 2611), S1947 [22MR]

Wildfires: provide regulatory relief for agricultural producers and community banks, improve disaster assessments by accounting for all damages, and encourage Federal-State collaboration (see S. 2299), S168 [11JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the voluntary Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) as a short-term conserving use program for participating farmers, S4393 [26JN]

——— extend and improve conservation programs, S4393 [26JN]

FOOD SECURITY IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 5849), H4138 [16MY]

FOOD STAMPS (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) see Department of Agriculture; Public Welfare Programs

FOOTE, EMERSON R.

Remarks in House

Foote, Gina and Tucker: tribute to birth of child, H4744 [5JN]

FOOTE, GINA AND TUCKER

Remarks in House

Foote, Emerson R.: tribute to birth, H4744 [5JN]

FOOTHILLS INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEMS (business)

Remarks in House

West Chamber (organization): Women-Owned Business of the Year Award recipient, E169 [13FE]

FOOTWEAR see Shoe Industry

FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (FIRST) (organization)

Remarks in House

New Hartford, NY: tribute to JavaScouts robotics team, H164 [11JA]

FORBES (publication)

Articles and editorials

What Betsy DeVos Should Have Said About the PROSPER Act, H4742 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Smith, Erin: inclusion in Forbes (publication) 30 Under 30 in Healthcare list, H9703 [29NO]

FORCE, ROBERT AND DONNA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10323 [19DE]

FORD, ALONZO

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10111 [12DE]

FORD, CHRISTINE BLASEY

Articles and editorials

Battle Over Accusations Goes on as Kavanaugh Nomination Advances, S6671 [5OC]

Fury Is a Political Weapon. And Women Need To Wield It, S6686 [5OC]

Is the Supreme Court Salvageable?, S6613 [5OC]

Declarations

Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh made prior to his Supreme Court nomination: Adela Gildo-Mazzon, S6678 [5OC]

——— Keith Koegler, S6642, S6678 [5OC]

——— Rebecca White, S6679 [5OC]

——— Russell Ford, S6678 [5OC]

Excerpts

Text messages between Christine Blasey Ford and Washington (DC) Post tip line relative to allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh, S6678 [5OC]

Letters

Account of alleged sexual assault Brett M. Kavanaugh, S6678 [5OC]

Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh made prior to his Supreme Court nomination: Keith Koegler, S6642 [5OC]

Corroborative witnesses to Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: Debra S. Katz, Lisa J. Banks, and Michael R. Bromwich, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, S6613 [5OC]

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations: Roberta Kaplan, Kaplan Henker & Fink LLP, S6670, S6671 [5OC]

Remarks in House

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, H8746 [25SE], H8890, H8895 [26SE], H9147 [27SE], H9393, H9394 [28SE], E1335 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6165, S6167, S6194, S6195 [17SE], S6197–S6201, S6215 [18SE], S6265–S6269 [24SE], S6283–S6291 [25SE], S6313–S6324, S6328–S6330 [26SE], S6367–S6375, S6378–S6380, S6398 [28SE], S6401–S6408 [1OC], S6417–S6423, S6425–S6427 [2OC], S6455–S6459, S6461, S6474–S6477, S6479, S6484, S6504–S6506 [3OC], S6507–S6537, S6551–S6556 [4OC], S6560–S6597, S6600–S6626, S6637, S6640–S6645, S6649–S6696, S6699–S6701 [5OC]

Women: impact of politicizing the ‘‘me too’’ movement, S6504–S6506 [3OC]

Reports

Polygraph Examination of Christine Blasey Ford on Allegations of Sexual Misconduct of Brett M. Kavanaugh: Jeremiah P. Hanafin, S6679 [5OC]

Statements

Corroboration of Christine Blasey Ford Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: Debra S. Katz, Lisa J. Banks, and Michael R. Bromwich, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, S6677 [5OC]

Summaries

Investigation of Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Brett M. Kavanaugh: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6681 [5OC]

FORD, DONNA

Remarks in House

California: 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E443 [12AP]

FORD, EDWIN M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E459 [13AP]

FORD, ELIZABETH (BETTY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E456 [13AP]

FORD, KEN

Appointments

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, S6929 [13NO]

FORD, LINNAL

Remarks in House

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc., Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees and officers, E7 [8JA]

FORD, MARIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1195 [4SE]

FORD, NAPOLEON

Bills and resolutions

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 6591), H7722 [26JY]

Remarks in House

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (H.R. 6591), H9357 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (H.R. 6591), S7528 [12DE]

Texts of

H.R. 6591, Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Building, Orlando, FL, H9357 [28SE]

FORD, RUSSELL

Declarations

Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh made prior to his Supreme Court nomination, S6678 [5OC]

Letters

Corroborative witnesses to Christine Blasey Ford allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett M. Kavanaugh: Debra S. Katz, Lisa J. Banks, and Michael R. Bromwich, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, S6613 [5OC]

FORD, TOMMY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E486 [17AP]

FORDHAM RAM (Fordham University publication)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1703 [20DE]

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Fordham Ram (Fordham University publication): anniversary, E1703 [20DE]

FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

China: require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 3171), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6010), H4776 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish a section with responsibility for enforcement of laws against suspected operatives or agents of foreign governments and improve enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (see S. 2482), S1316 [1MR]

——— limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H5815 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (H.R. 6249), H5759 [27JN], E936 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7982–S7984 [20DE]

FOREIGN AID related term(s) Foreign Policy

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7863 [19DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4371, S4372, S4373, S4374, S4375, S4376 [25JN], S4414, S4415, S4416, S4418, S4419, S4420, S4421, S4423, S4424, S4425, S4426, S4427, S4428, S4429, S4430, S4431, S4432, S4433, S4434, S4435, S4436, S4438, S4439, S4440, S4441, S4442, S4443, S4444, S4446, S4447, S4448, S4449, S4450, S4451, S4452, S4453, S4454, S4455, S4456 [26JN], S4460, S4519, S4639, S4640, S4641, S4642, S4643, S4644, S4645, S4646, S4647, S4650, S4652, S4653, S4654, S4656, S4657, S4658, S4659, S4660, S4661, S4662, S4664, S4665, S4666, S4667, S4668, S4669, S4670, S4671, S4672, S4673, S4676, S4677, S4685, S4686, S4687 [27JN], S4714, S4715, S4716, S4748, S4749, S4751, S4752, S4753, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4760, S4761, S4764, S4767, S4770 [28JN], H4058, H4123, H4124, H4125, H4126, H4127, H4128 [16MY], H4164, H4165, H4166, H4167, H4168, H4170, H4172, H4173, H4174, H4177, H4181, H4184, H4185, H4186, H4188, H4189, H4191, H4192, H4194, H4195, H4201, H4203, H4204 [17MY], H4213, H4215, H4216, H4217, H4219, H4220, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225 [18MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4006 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4161 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4300 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567, S5569, S5589 [1AU]

Dept. of State: modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7600 [13DE], S7628, S7629 [17DE]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S5319, S5320, S5375 [25JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, S5547 [1AU]

——— H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE], H7900 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2976), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5961), H4728 [24MY]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 5480), H3208 [12AP]

——— modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]

——— prohibit funding for Global Climate Change Initiative (see H.R. 5852), H4138 [16MY]

Berlin Airlift: anniversary (see S. Res. 634), S6224 [18SE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]

Burma: condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military (see S. Res. 735), S7926 [19DE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

——— redirect foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras and target it to fight systemic corruption and address driving causes of illegal immigration into the U.S. (see H. Res. 1092), H9151 [27SE]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

——— ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 7055), H9425 [9OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN] (see H.R. 2), H3208 [12AP] (see H.R. 6091), H5152 [13JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 891), H3975 [15MY] (see H. Res. 900), H4137 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (see H. Res. 905), H4283 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: develop with Israel directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles (see H.R. 6725), H7919 [6SE]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]

——— prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft of Saudi Arabia (see S. 3623), S6964 [14NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide foreign assistance to countries for operations to address individuals who may pose a national security, border security, or terrorist threat to the U.S. (see H.R. 6997), H9405 [28SE]

Dept. of State: establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see S. 3695), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5274), H1607 [14MR]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6651), H7742 [3AU] (see H.R. 6856), H8738 [20SE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6385), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior: adapt successful practices of providing foreign aid to underdeveloped economies to provision of economic development assistance to Native communities in similarly situated remote areas in the U.S. (see H.R. 6170), H5362 [20JN]

Developing countries: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 7290), H10209 [13DE]

Drugs: withhold assistance from countries that do not monitor or prosecute production or distribution of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs or do not require registration of tableting and encapsulating machines (see S. 3463), S6223 [18SE]

Europe: prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase Europe’s energy security (see S. 3585), S6815 [11OC]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see S. 3368), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]

——— revise and improve authorities relative to international security assistance (see H.R. 5677), H3781 [7MY]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H1652 [15MR]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see S. 3272), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6503), H7685 [25JY]

Freedom of religion: oppose enforcement and call for global repeal of blasphemy laws, promote religious freedom, and condition U.S. foreign aid on level of enforcement of blasphemy laws in such countries (see H. Res. 1132), H9443 [23OC]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H5200 [14JN]

Health: provide assistance for prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5068), H1217 [16FE]

Health care professionals: authorize assistance to train and retain obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogyneoclogy and improve quality of care to meet health care needs of women in least developed countries (see H.R. 7301), H10210 [13DE]

House of Representatives: modify procedures for considering legislation prohibiting proposed sales of defense articles or services, licenses for exports of defense articles, and approval of certain assistance (see H.R. 7080), H9438 [19OC]

Immigration: create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7747 [7AU]

Israel: authorize assistance for anti-missile defense systems (see H.R. 5126), H1333 [27FE]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1340 [1MR]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., commend contributions to international community, encourage continued foreign assistance programs, and provide best wishes for successful Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 707), H582 [19JA]

——— reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 7291), H10209 [13DE]

Middle East: require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 55), S1578 [8MR] (see S.J. Res. 58), S2075 [11AP]

Pakistan: prohibit funding for assistance and require Dept. of State and AID to transfer funds to the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 2333), S500 [24JA] (see H.R. 4934), H783 [5FE]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9442 [23OC]

——— prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see S. 3590), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7070), H9435 [16OC]

Stephens, Don and Deyon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2714), S2321 [19AP]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H4848 [6JN]

U.N.: establish U.S. policy relative to contributions to U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6451), H6588 [19JY]

——— redirect U.S. funding from U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to other entities providing assistance to Palestinians living in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon (see S. 3425), S6059 [6SE]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see S. 2463), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5105), H1332 [27FE]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H6588 [19JY]

——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 7245), H9820 [10DE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (see S. 2595), S1947 [22MR] (see S. 2779), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6472), H6648 [23JY]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4491 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4337 [21JN], S4364 [25JN]

Conference reports

Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2), H9823–H10030 [10DE]

Letters

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H433 [17JA]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H433 [17JA]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: James F. Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, H3771 [7MY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4047, H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4048 [16MY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4047 [16MY]

——— Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania, H3771 [7MY]

——— Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners, H3771 [7MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: several organizations, H10124–H10126 [12DE]

Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6331 [17JY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6330 [17JY]

Foreign diplomacy and development programs funding: several former military leaders, S121 [10JA]

Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8147 [12SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8147 [12SE]

Multilateral development bank authorizations: Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H447 [17JA]

No Assistance for Assad Act: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3472 [24AP]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3472 [24AP]

OPIC support for regional projects in the Caucasus that exclude Armenia from participation or benefit: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]

OPIC transfer of Environmental and Social Policy Statement to U.S. International Development Finance Corp., relative to greenhouse gas policy: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]

Motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4336 [21JN], S4364 [25JN], S4709 [28JN], S5503 [31JY], H4230, H4233 [18MY], H6493 [18JY]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]

Remarks in House

Africa: impact of Chinese activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279 [8MR]

——— increase efforts to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis in southern Africa, E1016 [16JY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: impact, E1052 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H7894–H7896 [6SE]

AID: Food for Peace program funding, H1231 [26FE]

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (H.R. 5480), H6333–H6337 [17JY], H8256 [13SE], E1030 [18JY]

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), H10550–H10553 [21DE]

——— submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), H439, H440 [17JA], E59 [18JA]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]

Burma: condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population, H8110 [12SE]

——— condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and call for end to attacks in, and immediate restoration of humanitarian access to, the state of Rakhine (H. Con. Res. 90), H3573 [25AP]

——— limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

Christian Relief Services, Inc.: tribute, E1287 [25SE]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on Global Health Supply Chain Management—Lessons Learned and Ways Forward, E682 [18MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3196–H3204 [12AP], H3319 [16AP], H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352 [17AP], H3399 [18AP], H3455 [24AP], H3577, H3579–H3581, H3583, H3585, H3701–H3704 [26AP], H3766–H3773 [7MY], H3840, H3869–H3875 [9MY], H3913, H3914 [10MY], H3938 [15MY], H3982, H3983, H3985, H3988, H3989, H3991–H3993, H4046–H4129, H4132–H4136 [16MY], H4145, H4147, H4148, H4149, H4164–H4205 [17MY], H4211, H4213–H4233, H4236–H4240 [18MY], H4287 [22MY], H5001–H5003 [8JN], H5097 [13JN], H5369 [21JN], H5636 [25JN], H6049 [11JY], H6197 [16JY], H6266 [17JY], H6474, H6493 [18JY], H7938 [7SE], H9745 [30NO], E675, E678 [17MY], E690 [18MY], E699 [21MY], E901 [22JN], E1075 [26JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, H10032, H10038 [11DE], H10112, H10114, H10142–H10152 [12DE], H10324 [19DE], E1693 [20DE], E1745 [3JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H3991–H4007 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4150–H4163 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), corrections in engrossment, H5450 [21JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), extend vote reconsideration deadline (H. Res. 905), H4292–H4301 [22MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H6493, H6494 [18JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H4230, H4231 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8145–H8150 [12SE], E1255 [13SE]

——— provide flexibility to provide technical assistance by U.S. military women to military women in other countries combating violence as a weapon of war, terrorism, human trafficking, or narcotics trafficking, H5738, H5739 [26JN]

Dept. of State: anniversary of President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), H10108 [12DE]

——— certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (H.R. 4391), H7094 [24JY]

——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 5274), H7848–H7850 [5SE]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), H9488–H9491 [13NO]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), H10548–H10550 [21DE]

——— President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding, H7161 [25JY]

Developing countries: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), H430–H435 [17JA], E61 [18JA]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (H.R. 2408), H1479 [8MR], E1385 [9OC]

——— enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), H10547, H10548 [21DE]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H9587–H9591 [27NO]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East, E1646 [11DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5129), E498 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 2269), H9369 [28SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, E439 [12AP]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, H29 [9JA]

Immigration: reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children placed in Federal custody due to immigration status, H5372 [21JN]

Israel: authorize assistance for anti-missile defense systems (H.R. 5126), H1319 [27FE]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (H.R. 5141), E622 [10MY]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6017–H6019 [10JY], E1037 [19JY]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), E141 [6FE], E1030 [18JY]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9600–H9604 [27NO], E1606 [6DE]

Nims, Matthew: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalist, E623 [10MY]

Pakistan: assistance funding, H3590 [26AP], H7865 [5SE], E729 [24MY], E1531 [16NO], E1586 [30NO]

——— terminate assistance funding, designate as a state sponsor of terrorism, and remove non-NATO ally status, H9141 [27SE], E1385 [9OC]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance, H9519 [14NO]

Sri Lanka: anniversary of diplomatic relations, E1460 [26OC]

Syria: condemn attacks on hospitals and medical personnel, allow humanitarian assistance, and conduct investigation of human rights violations (H. Res. 632), H479 [18JA]

——— condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (H.R. 4681), H3470–H3474 [24AP], H5969 [28JN], E537 [25AP], E568 [27AP]

——— U.S. policy, E369 [26MR]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 6018), H9495–H9497 [13NO]

U.S. Institute of Peace: tribute, H7094 [24JY]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (H.R. 5105), H6320–H6333 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, H163 [11JA]

——— provide humanitarian assistance, defend democratic governance, and combat widespread public corruption (H.R. 2658), H419 [17JA], H1447 [7MR], H7169 [25JY]

World Bank Group: direct Dept. of the Treasury to promote certain policy reforms while maintaining International Development Association funding, H441, H445 [17JA]

——— grant Presidential waiver authority to countries taking steps to correct U.N. sanction enforcement failures against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and condition assistance on such enforcement, H451 [17JA]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), H7670–H7672 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5227, S5230–S5237, S5240, S5241, S5258 [24JY], S5315–S5317, S5327, S5337, S5339 [25JY], S5394, S5398, S5406–S5411 [26JY], S5468 [31JY], S5527–S5531, S5533–S5539 [1AU], S6045 [6SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2976), S6203 [18SE]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7233 [29NO], S7863–S7865 [19DE]

——— submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), S8002 [20DE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (S. Res. 376), S489–S492 [24JA], S2304 [19AP], S5884 [23AU]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

——— release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5884, S5911 [23AU]

Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7330–S7332 [6DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4460–S4462, S4469–S4485, S4488, S4489, S4494–S4498 [27JN], S4689, S4692–S4694, S4698–S4704, S4707–S4709, S4711–S4719, S4725 [28JN], S5547 [1AU], S6035 [5SE], S7214 [29NO]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S7390, S7406, S7411, S7414–S7416, S7423, S7425 [11DE], S7455 [12DE], S7567–S7569 [13DE], S7639 [17DE], S7918–S7921 [19DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7405 [11DE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), motion to proceed, S4336 [21JN], S4354, S4364 [25JN], S4379, S4381–S4386, S4389–S4393, S4398 [26JN], S4459, S4460, S4501 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S5503 [31JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent request, S4470 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of resources to other Federal agencies to support stability operations in post-conflict zones, S4025 [19JN]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567–S5572 [1AU]

——— prohibit funding for aerial refueling of non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen, S7488–S7490 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]

——— prohibit funding in support of Saudi Arabia-led intervention in Yemen until certification that such intervention complies with humanitarian laws and does not target civilians, S5797–S5799 [22AU], S7119 [27NO]

——— prohibit refueling of Saudi Arabia-led coalition planes, S3966 [18JN]

Dept. of State: clarify distinction between J-1 Exchange Visitor Program fees and antitrafficking recruitment fees, S7353 [6DE]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), S7193 [28NO], S7254 [3DE]

——— International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala funding, S2963 [4JN]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7353 [6DE], S7628–S7631 [17DE]

Developing countries: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), S2015 [9AP]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (S. 2269), S4248, S4249 [19JN]

Immigration: reform, S7027–S7029 [15NO]

Indonesia: express condolences for victims of earthquake and tsunami, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge continued assistance, S6465 [3OC]

Middle East: call for Saudia Arabia to end blockade of Yemen and allow humanitarian assistance to treat disease and famine, S7485 [12DE]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S6876–S6879 [11OC]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (S.J. Res. 55), S1810, S1817 [20MR]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (S.J. Res. 58), S7159 [28NO]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance, S7119 [27NO], S7501 [12DE]

South Sudan: appoint special envoy, develop strategy to incentivize Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) members to end conflict, improve coordination with allies on foreign aid, and pursue U.N. sanctions, S4839 [9JY]

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees, S1334 [5MR], S1575 [8MR]

——— U.S. policy, S7892 [19DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S511 [25JA]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2050–S2052 [11AP], S2293 [19AP], S2339 [23AP]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S5319 [25JY], S7497 [12DE]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5961) (H. Rept. 115–706), H4728 [24MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2976) (S. Rept. 115–259), S2923 [24MY]

Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–661), H3749 [3MY]

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 115–1072), H9819 [10DE]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

Berlin Airlift Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 634), S6413 [1OC]

Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5105) (H. Rept. 115–814), H6110 [11JY]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2463), S4512 [27JN]

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 891) (H. Rept. 115–677), H3975 [15MY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 115–679), H4137 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6385) (H. Rept. 115–829), H6262 [16JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of State Criteria for Determining Whether Countries Are Meeting the Minimum Standards for the Elimination of Human Trafficking Modification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]

Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 905) (H. Rept. 115–698), H4283 [21MY]

Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]

Global Health Innovation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1660), S1946 [22MR]

Palau Agreement With the U.S Approval: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2085) (H. Rept. 115–1039), H9573 [20NO]

PEPFAR Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6651) (H. Rept. 115–1014), H9470 [9NO]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3476), S6495 [3OC]

Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1580), S5422 [26JY]

Require Certifications Regarding Actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 58), S2834 [22MY]

Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5480) (H. Rept. 115–718), H5020 [8JN]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3247), S7189 [28NO]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act Amendment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2779), S4731 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 644, condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation, H6017 [10JY]

H. Res. 891, consideration of H.R. 5698, Protect and Serve Act, S. 2372, VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act, and H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H3991 [16MY]

H. Res. 900, consideration of H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4150 [17MY]

H. Res. 905, extend vote reconsideration deadline for H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4292 [22MY]

H. Res. 1176, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H4058–H4123 [16MY]

H.R. 1660, Global Health Innovation Act, H439 [17JA]

H.R. 3445, African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act, H430–H432 [17JA]

H.R. 4681, No Assistance for Assad Act, H3470–H3472 [24AP]

H.R. 5105, Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act, H6320–H6330 [17JY]

H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act, H9587–H9589 [27NO]

H.R. 5274, Global Electoral Exchange Act, H7848 [5SE]

H.R. 5480, Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act, H6333–H6335 [17JY]

H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act, H9495 [13NO]

H.R. 6651, PEPFAR Extension Act, H9488 [13NO]

S. 1580, Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act, S7524 [12DE], H10547 [21DE]

S. 1862, Dept. of State modification of criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, S7630 [17DE], H10548 [21DE]

S. 2269, Global Food Security Act reauthorization, S4249 [19JN], H9369 [28SE]

S. 2497, Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies improvement and appropriation of funds to Israel authorization, S5570–S5572 [1AU]

S. 2497, improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8145 [12SE]

S. 2714, award Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, S2323 [19AP]

S. 2779, Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act amendments, S5320 [25JY], H7670 [25JY]

S. 3247, Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act, H10550–H10552 [21DE]

S. 3272, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S5369–S5373 [25JY]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

S. Res. 376, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists in Burma, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts, S468 [23JA]

S. Res. 384, reaffirm South Korea’s alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization, S552 [29JA]

S. Res. 460, condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization), call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance, S2125 [12AP]

S. Res. 606, condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence, S5621 [15AU]

S. Res. 634, Berlin Airlift anniversary, S6233 [18SE]

S. Res. 735, condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military, S7931 [19DE]

S. Res. 746, support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters of Black Sea, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports, S8061 [2JA]

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567, S5569, S5589 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions

AID: modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 5276), H1607 [14MR]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]

Letters

Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8147 [12SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8147 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8145–H8150 [12SE], E1255 [13SE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567–S5572 [1AU]

Reports filed

Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]

Texts of

S. 2497, Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies improvement and appropriation of funds to Israel authorization, S5570–S5572 [1AU]

S. 2497, improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8145 [12SE]

FOREIGN ASSITANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: require annual human rights reports include information on instances of sexual assault in refugee camps (see H.R. 4950), H901 [6FE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

FOREIGN BANKS

Amendments

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7139, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H449, H450, H451 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H428 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

Iran: impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see S. 3758), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 7321), H10269 [17DE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE] (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

——— impose sanctions against financial institutions in response to continued occupation of Ukraine (see H.R. 6423), H6557 [18JY]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see S. 3248), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H403 [16JA]

Letters

Multilateral development bank authorizations: Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H447 [17JA]

World Bank Group Uganda Transport Sector Development Project: Representatives Huizenga and Moore, Committee on Financial Services (House), H443 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

Money: add virtual currencies to assessment of threat financing relative to Russia, H6148 [12JY]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), H4590 [23MY], H4785 [6JN], H4852 [7JN]

——— oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), Senate amendment, H10077, H10078 [11DE]

Pakistan: placement on Financial Action Task Force grey list of countries that have failed to combat terrorist financing, H3590 [26AP]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— impose sanctions against financial institutions in response to continued occupation of Ukraine (H.R. 6423), E1028 [18JY]

World Bank Group: direct Dept. of the Treasury to promote certain policy reforms while maintaining International Development Association funding, H441, H445 [17JA]

——— grant Presidential waiver authority to countries taking steps to correct U.N. sanction enforcement failures against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and condition assistance on such enforcement, H451 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H161 [11JA], H440–H454 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H423–H429 [17JA]

——— modify Dept. of the Treasury reporting requirement to ensure promotion of a reduction in government barriers to entrepreneurship as an important component of poverty reduction, H449, H450 [17JA]

——— report steps taken to ensure G-5 nonimmigrant visa holders employed by World Bank diplomats and staff are informed of the protections afforded to them, H450 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

Financial institutions: ensure foreign banks are subject to the same regulations as domestic banks, S1624 [12MR]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (S. 720), S7233 [29NO]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: impose sanctions (S. 1591), S495 [24JA]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7143 [27NO]

Russia: develop strategy to counter illicit Russian financial activities, S1268–S1271 [28FE]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (S. Res. 402), S1372 [6MR]

Terrorism: establish a designation for jurisdictions permissive to terrorism financing, facilitate international prosecution of such financiers, and restrict financial institutions that provide services to terrorists (S. 358), S1335 [5MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 693) (H. Rept. 115–518), H403 [16JA]

Turkey International Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3248), S5422 [26JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 693, consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act, H423 [17JA]

H.R. 1918, Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act, H448 [17JA]

S. Res. 402, examine intelligence on Russian election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, S876–S878 [12FE]

FOREIGN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT COMMISSION

Remarks in Senate

Hovakimian, Patrick: nomination to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, S2614 [10MY]

FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Addresses

Honoring Black Europeans—African Descent Week: Representative Hastings, E783 [6JN]

Human Rights Without Borders: Representative Kaptur, E1638 [11DE]

Israel Independence Anniversary: Israel Zoberman, E484 [17AP]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]

U.S. Bilateral Engagement with Sudan Relative to Support of Human Rights and Religious Freedom: John J. Sullivan, Dept. of State, E86 [22JA]

Amendments

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7863 [19DE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7488, S7511, S7512, S7513, S7515, S7516, S7517, S7518, S7519, S7521 [12DE], S7556, S7563, S7564 [13DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7519, S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8032, S8039 [22DE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 796), H1765 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), S1968 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1291 [28FE], S1919, S1920, S1956, S1960 [22MR], H1769 [22MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7600 [13DE], S7628, S7629 [17DE]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5212, H5215, H5216, H5217, H5218 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3342), S6631, S6632 [5OC], S6873, S6874, S6881 [11OC], H10078 [11DE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

Information technology: promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet (H.R. 600), S6967 [14NO], S7246 [29NO]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (H. Res. 835), H3913 [10MY]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), S2394 [24AP], H5787 [27JN]

Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (S. 2286), S1688, S1691 [13MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7600 [13DE], S7631, S7636 [17DE], H10539 [21DE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (H. Res. 931), H10080 [11DE]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H449, H450, H451 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H428 [17JA]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S7194 [28NO]

Announcements

Joint session of Congress for address by French President Emmanuel Macron, H3509 [25AP]

Appointments

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

Bolster the U.S. Judiciary’s Defense Against Putin’s Kleptocracy, E907 [25JN]

China—New Controls on Tibetan Monastery, E117 [30JA]

Foreign Dark Money Is Threatening American Democracy, S7463 [12DE]

Grotesque Spectacle in Jerusalem, E666 [16MY]

House GOP Bill Cuts Legal Immigration by 1.4 Million Over 20 Years, H5486 [21JN]

‘Pay Up You NATO Deadbeats or Else’, H6047 [11JY]

Protecting America, Protecting Americans, H108 [10JA]

These Iranian Protests Are Different From 2009, E59 [18JA]

U.S. Has More Climate Skeptics Than Anywhere Else on Earth—Blame the GOP, S5896 [23AU]

U.S. Is No Stranger to Interfering in the Elections of Other Countries (2016), H6268 [17JY]

What the Iran Protests Have Already Achieved—The Breaking of Myths, H70 [9JA]

Why Do Land Mines Still Kill So Many?, S136 [10JA]

Your Tax Dollars Help Starve Children, S7483–S7485 [12DE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: combat unfair trade practices affecting core seasonal industries by allowing producers to bring trade cases if they can prove illegal seasonal dumping of products by foreign producers (see S. 3510), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 7015), H9414 [2OC]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 5480), H3208 [12AP]

——— prohibit funding for Global Climate Change Initiative (see H.R. 5852), H4138 [16MY]

Animals: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 6720), H7919 [6SE]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (see S. 3740), S7431 [11DE]

Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S.J. Res. 61), S2878 [23MY]

——— authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1287 [28FE] (see H.J. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO] (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

——— restrict use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (see H.R. 5434), H3059 [5AP]

Arms sales: modify certification and reporting requirements for sales of major defense equipment relative to which nonrecurring costs of research, development, and production are waived or reduced (see H.R. 6296), H5975 [28JN]

Australia: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (see H. Res. 1052), H7920 [6SE]

Aviation: limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2925), S2836 [22MY]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 65), S6770 [10OC]

Bureau of the Census: provide for more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the decennial census (see H.R. 5303), H1651 [15MR]

Business and industry: foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support American business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy (see H.R. 7153), H9568 [16NO]

——— require certain companies to disclose measures taken to identify and address conditions of forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor within the company’s supply chains (see H.R. 7089), H9443 [23OC]

Central America: redirect foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras and target it to fight systemic corruption and address driving causes of illegal immigration into the U.S. (see H. Res. 1092), H9151 [27SE]

CFTC: study and report on state of global virtual currency markets and ways to promote U.S. competitiveness (see H.R. 7225), H9767 [6DE]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H4729 [24MY]

China: express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H5021 [8JN]

Clean Air Act: repeal provisions relative to regulation of certain international air pollution (see H.R. 4994), H1074 [8FE]

Colleges and universities: require the FBI to create a list of foreign intelligence threats to higher education and require reporting to Dept. of Education of certain gifts from such entities (see S. 2903), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6821), H8725 [13SE]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 5841), H4137 [16MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H5648 [25JN]

Courts: protect U.S. businesses from foreign companies claiming diplomatic immunity in U.S. courts (see H.R. 5116), H1333 [27FE]

Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6413), H6463 [17JY]

——— increase damages available for victims of trade theft, extend statute of limitations, and expand scope of economic espionage laws to encompass a broader range of offenses occurring outside of the U.S. (see S. 3743), S7509 [12DE]

Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 391), S613 [5FE]

Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States: establish (see S. Res. 736), S7926 [19DE]

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see S. 2963), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5508), H3315 [13AP]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H582 [19JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to enhance transparency and traceability of imported food products and ingredients in order to protect consumers and food manufacturers against mislabeling, adulteration, and fraud (see H.R. 4749), H82 [9JA]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see S. 3258), S5267 [24JY] (see H.R. 6483), H7154 [24JY]

Dept. of Commerce: provide trade adjustment assistance to certain firms adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see H.R. 6396), H6462 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: develop with Israel directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles (see H.R. 6725), H7919 [6SE]

——— enter into an international joint-build, cost-sharing program for the next generation nuclear-powered fast attack submarine program, and encourage the Navy to maximize utility of autonomous underwater vehicles (see H. Res. 1173), H9820 [10DE]

——— require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense (see S. 3198), S4916 [11JY]

——— state U.S. policy relative to extended nuclear deterrence posture of the U.S. in support of NATO and provide a briefing on such posture (see H.R. 5840), H4137 [16MY] (see H.R. 5840), H4240 [18MY]

Dept. of Education: require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

Dept. of Energy: provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 3495), S6304 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS: award grants for career support for skilled internationally-educated health professionals (see H.R. 5917), H4583 [22MY]

——— prohibit Federal funding to award grant for any virtual reality platform designed to teach children in China how to cross the street (see H.R. 6339), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (see H.R. 6439), H6587 [19JY]

——— establish Border Tunnel Task Forces (see H.R. 6740), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish immigration advisory program (see H.R. 5207), H1476 [7MR]

——— extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries (see H.R. 6696), H7824 [4SE]

——— extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries and grant such status to nationals of Guatemala (see H.R. 6325), H6041 [10JY]

——— provide foreign assistance to countries for operations to address individuals who may pose a national security, border security, or terrorist threat to the U.S. (see H.R. 6997), H9405 [28SE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

——— terminate granting of temporary protected status to aliens and provide for adjustment of status for former temporary protected status holders (see H.R. 4750), H131 [10JA]

——— transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives on information produced and disseminated relative to cybersecurity threats posed by ZTE Corp., headquartered in China (see H. Res. 898), H4138 [16MY]

——— use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H7781 [31AU]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— establish a section with responsibility for enforcement of laws against suspected operatives or agents of foreign governments and improve enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (see S. 2482), S1316 [1MR]

——— limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

——— provide needed legal authorities to combat cybercrime, including state-sponsored cybercrime (see S. 3288), S5423 [26JY]

Dept. of Labor: provide trade adjustment assistance to certain workers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (see S. 3289), S5423 [26JY] (see H.R. 6395), H6462 [17JY]

Dept. of State: clarify certain responsibilities of the Global Engagement Center (see H.R. 5681), H3781 [7MY]

——— consolidate certain small diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 5589), H3505 [24AP]

——— develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (see S. 2716), S2321 [19AP]

——— eliminate the repatriation loan program to prevent U.S. citizens being evacuated from a foreign country from having to repay certain costs of evacuation (see H.R. 6243), H5815 [27JN]

——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see S. 3695), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5274), H1607 [14MR]

——— establish Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee (see S. 3396), S5991 [28AU] (see H.R. 6985), H9405 [28SE]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6223 [18SE] (see H.R. 6651), H7742 [3AU] (see H.R. 6856), H8738 [20SE]

——— improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (see H.R. 4969), H974 [7FE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 796), H1753 [21MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 116), H2041 [22MR]

——— prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

——— protect and enhance core diplomatic capabilities (see S. 3276), S5361 [25JY]

——— report on educational materials used in the West Bank and Gaza by the Palestinian Authority or U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6034), H4979 [7JN]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on instances of sexual assault in refugee camps (see H.R. 4950), H901 [6FE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

——— require negotiation of elimination of all foreign subsidies for international postal shipments to the U.S. (see S. 2638), S2040 [10AP]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 3163), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5626), H3705 [26AP]

——— support science diplomacy (see H. Res. 828), H3315 [13AP]

——— take certain actions to end corruption in the Northern Triangle region of Central America, including El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (see H.R. 5501), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6385), H6262 [16JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: pay rewards to help identify and recover stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and proceeds of such corruption hidden behind complex financial structures in the U.S. and abroad (see H.R. 5101), H1332 [27FE]

——— require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (see H.R. 6332), H6110 [11JY]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

——— withhold assistance from countries that do not monitor or prosecute production or distribution of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs or do not require registration of tableting and encapsulating machines (see S. 3463), S6223 [18SE]

Egypt: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 67, 68), S7242 [29NO]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

——— expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

——— prohibit establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see S. 2939), S2877 [23MY]

——— require candidates for public office or those affilated with their campaign to notify the FBI upon receiving unsolicited information about other candidates from a foreign power or agent of a foreign power (see H.R. 6046), H4980 [7JN]

——— require information sharing relative to ownership of election service providers (see S. 3572), S6815 [11OC]

——— require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers (see S. 3573), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 6449), H6588 [19JY]

EPA: provide regulatory relief for certain ozone pollution standards in international border areas, marginal areas, and rural transport areas (see S. 2825), S2623 [10MY]

Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (see H. Res. 925), H4849 [6JN]

European Union: reaffirm trade and investment partnership with the U.S. is critical to economic and national security, prioritize fair trade, and support and make permanent the exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs (see H. Res. 810), H3059 [5AP]

FAA: require air carriers to disclose date and location of most recent aircraft maintenance (see S. 3026), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6028), H4979 [7JN]

FCC: provide for additional disclosure requirements for broadcasters that air or transmit content from registered foreign agents (see H.R. 5331), H1698 [19MR]

——— require U.S.-based foreign media outlets to submit semiannual reports (see H.R. 5354), H1728 [20MR]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (see H.R. 5752), H3928 [10MY]

——— increase authority to restrict entrance of illicit drugs into the U.S. through international mail facilities (see S. 2739), S2391 [24AP]

——— require manufacturers of drugs to post names of countries in which their drugs are manufactured on their Internet websites (see S. 3105), S4343 [21JN]

Financial institutions: increase transparency relative to financial services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism, human rights abusers, and corrupt officials (see H.R. 6751), H7941 [7SE]

Fish and fishing: address threat to national security from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and associated illegal activity and prevent illegal trade of seafood and seafood products (see S. 3400), S5991 [28AU]

——— provide fisheries disaster relief for commercial fishery failures that are due to certain tariffs imposed by other countries (see H.R. 6528), H7686 [25JY]

Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 7290), H10209 [13DE]

——— authorize assistance to train and retain obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogyneoclogy and improve quality of care to meet health care needs of women in least developed countries (see H.R. 7301), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide assistance for prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5068), H1217 [16FE]

——— revise and improve authorities relative to international security assistance (see H.R. 5677), H3781 [7MY]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H6649 [23JY]

——— establish position of Senior Anticorruption Officer at Dept. of State, AID, and Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 5919), H4583 [22MY]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see S. 3368), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (see S. 3336), S5582 [1AU]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H1652 [15MR]

Foreign Service: require a report on efforts and options to mitigate acoustic attacks on officers and their families and physical protection capabilities for U.S. embassies, consulates, and residences (see H.R. 6262), H5973 [28JN]

Foreign trade: impose sanctions relative to state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see S. 3378), S5931 [23AU]

——— prohibit boycotting of countries friendly to the U.S. (see H.R. 6095), H5152 [13JN]

——— request the President to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and negotiations with China on certain trade-related concerns (see H. Res. 1018), H7155 [24JY]

——— require congressional approval of certain trade remedies including tariffs (see H.R. 6923), H9089 [26SE]

——— require that any trade agreement eligible for expedited consideration by Congress include requirements relative to paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production methods (see S. 2566), S1765 [15MR]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see S. Res. 647), S6304 [25SE]

——— oppose enforcement and call for global repeal of blasphemy laws, promote religious freedom, and condition U.S. foreign aid on level of enforcement of blasphemy laws in such countries (see H. Res. 1132), H9443 [23OC]

——— reaffirm commitment to promote international religious freedom and commemorate anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act (see H. Res. 1024), H7155 [24JY]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 139), H8170 [12SE]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6916), H9089 [26SE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (see H.R. 4979), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide for suspension of eligibility for countries that fail to meet minimum standards for elimination of human trafficking (see S. 2308), S187 [16JA]

——— require countries to comply with certain labor standards to be eligible (see S. 2307), S187 [16JA]

Georgia (country): recognize independence anniversary, reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, and institutional reforms (see S. Res. 527), S2924 [24MY]

——— support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 6219), H5748 [26JN]

——— support territorial integrity and condemn Syrian decision to recognize certain Georgian territories as independent (see H. Res. 1030), H7687 [25JY]

——— support territorial integrity and reaffirm the U.S. does not recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by Russia (see H. Res. 847), H3575 [25AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Health: recognize cardiovascular disease as leading cause of preventable death and disability and as a global public health crisis (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): determine designation as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker or a transnational criminal organization (see H.R. 5035), H1211 [15FE]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S1165 [15FE]

Hungary: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Hungary (see H.R. 5647), H3741 [27AP]

Immigration: admit Canadian retirees who own or lease a home in the U.S. as long-term visitors for purpose of travel or recreation (see S. 3204), S4950 [12JY]

——— amend laws realtive to extension of a foreign state’s designation for purposes of temporary protected status (see H.R. 5496), H3209 [12AP]

——— appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 6527), H7686 [25JY]

——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 2344), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 6794), H8724 [13SE]

——— clarify admissibility and deportability of aliens acting in accordance with State and foreign marijuana laws (see H.R. 7275), H10169 [12DE]

——— clarify requirements for alien physicians who come to the U.S. to practice medicine in areas with a shortage of health care professionals and their subsequent permanent residence status (see H.R. 6123), H5224 [15JN]

——— create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7747 [7AU]

——— designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible aliens (see S. 2785), S2485 [26AP]

——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see S. 2293), S167 [11JA] (see H.R. 4777), H168 [11JA]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (see S. Res. 431), S1630 [12MR]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H18 [8JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S46 [4JA]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S46 [4JA] (see H. Res. 675), H18 [8JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see S. 2365), S581 [30JA] (see S. 3243), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 4744), H82 [9JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H552 [18JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see S. 3516), S6342 [26SE] (see H.R. 5132), H1340 [1MR]

——— report on efforts by other countries to sanction Iran for human rights and ballistic missile violations and authorize a summit among trading partners of Iran to address certain corruption (see H.R. 5394), H2041 [22MR]

——— report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities (see H.R. 5612), H3574 [25AP]

Ireland: add to E-3 nonimmigrant visa program (see S. 3684), S7241 [29NO] (see H.R. 7100), H9448 [26OC] (see H.R. 7164), H9573 [20NO]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see S. Res. 502), S2594 [9MY] (see H. Res. 835), H3442 [18AP]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

——— reaffirm U.S. support, condemn U.N. Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions that target Israel, and support expansion of anti-boycott laws to international organizations (see H. Res. 728), H974 [7FE]

——— recognize anniversary of founding, relations with the U.S., and relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and encourage other countries with relations with Israel to move their embassies to Jerusalem (see H. Res. 815), H3147 [11AP]

——— support security and law enforcement training and cooperation with the U.S. (see S. 3625), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 6998), H9405 [28SE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see S. Res. 481), S2391 [24AP]

——— call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1373 [5MR]

——— prohibit lifting of sanctions without certification of denuclearization and improvement of human rights record (see H.R. 6094), H5152 [13JN]

Korean War: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Korean War combat veterans (see H.R. 5222), H1501 [8MR]

Laos: condemn human rights violations against Hmong ChaoFa indigenous people (see H. Res. 992), H6174 [12JY]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see S. 2383), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4943), H901 [6FE]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 7291), H10209 [13DE]

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (see H. Res. 1055), H7941 [7SE]

Lobbyists: strengthen registration process, require strategic advisors in support of lobbying to register, regulate solicitation or provision of campaign contributions, and prevent foreign agents from lobbying (see S. 3274), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6533), H7686 [25JY]

Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]

——— work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 804), H2042 [22MR]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S1765 [15MR]

Members of Congress: require disclosure of business ties with foreign entities (see H.R. 5469), H3146 [11AP]

Mexico: recognize importance of bilateral relationship with the U.S. in areas of trade, security, law enforcement, energy, economy, and culture and encourage strengthening of NAFTA (see S. Res. 371), S138 [10JA]

Money: report on possible exploitation of virtual currencies by terrorists, authorize a competition program to identify regulatory solutions, and develop technology to counter terror threat financing (see H.R. 5664), H3741 [27AP]

——— require a report and strategy relative to virtual currencies and related emerging technologies being used to evade sanctions, finance terrorism, launder monetary instruments, and threaten U.S. national security (see H.R. 5227), H1501 [8MR]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 3214), S4965 [16JY] (see H.R. 5904), H4582 [22MY]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (see S. 3324), S5582 [1AU]

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H3441 [18AP]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

National Women’s Health Week: recognize importance of goal to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV (see S. Res. 507), S2679 [15MY]

Native Americans: provide the right of those born in Canada or the U.S. to pass U.S. borders to anyone who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the U.S. or Canada (see H.R. 6598), H7723 [26JY]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (see S. Res. 535), S3035 [6JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance (see S. Res. 557), S4513 [27JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security (see H. Res. 1036), H7725 [26JY]

——— support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see S. Res. 716), S7357 [6DE] (see H. Res. 1170), H9767 [6DE]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (see S. Res. 475), S2262 [18AP]

Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 6578), H7722 [26JY]

Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents: establish (see S. Res. 566), S4735 [28JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: certify U.S. trade agreements include strong and enforceable provisions on labor and environmental standards (see H.R. 7064), H9435 [16OC]

——— pursue a complaint of anticompetitive practices against certain oil exporting countries (see S. 2929), S2877 [23MY]

Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (see S. 2286), S138 [10JA]

Poland: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1168), H9763 [3DE]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H5815 [27JN]

——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (see S. 3007), S3034 [6JN] (see H.R. 5173), H1441 [6MR]

Postal Regulatory Commission: establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the U.S. to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office (see H.R. 6231), H5748 [26JN]

Postal Service: authorize inspection of certain suspicious packages for illicit materials without a warrant (see S. 2741), S2391 [24AP]

——— establish rates for delivery of inbound international mail that do not discriminate between foreign and domestic mailers and review foreign practices relative to exchange of e-commerce goods with the U.S. (see H.R. 5524), H3342 [16AP]

Power resources: improve process to authorize construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for import and export of oil and natural gas and transmission of electricity (see S. 3056), S3760 [12JN]

Presidential appointments: prohibit immediate family members of heads of certain agencies and departments from soliciting or otherwise raising funds from certain foreign entities (see S. 3452), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6971), H9405 [28SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: improve oversight of inaugural committees by prohibiting certain donations, banning personal use of funds, and requiring disclosure of all donations and disbursements (see H.R. 7399), H10599 [27DE]

——— prohibit corrupt foreign influence over the President, the Vice President, and their immediate family members (see H.R. 6466), H6648 [23JY]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H1266 [26FE]

Qatar: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 66), S7242 [29NO]

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Remote Area Medical (organization): grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5488), H3209 [12AP]

Romania: celebrate anniversary of Great Union of 1918, commend citizens who fought for democracy, and reaffirm bonds with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1178), H10103 [11DE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— hold accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad (see S. Res. 564), S4735 [28JN]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

——— provide for measures to strengthen dialogue with the Russian people and support Russian civil society (see H.R. 6426), H6557 [18JY]

——— require a report on designation as a state sponsor of terrorism (see S. 2780), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6475), H6649 [23JY] (see H.R. 6573), H7722 [26JY]

Saudi Arabia: require report on acquisition of nuclear fuel enrichment capabilities (see H.R. 6894), H8884 [25SE]

SEC: require certain additional disclosure by pharmaceutical companies relative to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see S. 2885), S2773 [17MY]

——— require certain issuers to disclose information on foreign jurisdictions that prevent the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from performing inspections (see H.R. 7234), H9819 [10DE]

Small business: establish small business development centers internationally and promote international commerce (see H.R. 6706), H7870 [5SE]

Southeast Asia: require a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (see H.R. 6828), H8725 [13SE]

Taiwan: advocate for inclusion in certain international organizations (see S. 2962), S2924 [24MY]

——— support diplomatic alliances around the world (see S. 3406), S6028 [4SE]

Taxation: allow deduction of moving expenses of Federal employees (see H.R. 7254), H10102 [11DE]

——— exempt from foreign insurer excise tax certain insurance policies issued by U.S. territory and possession insurers (see H.R. 5651), H3741 [27AP]

——— increase tax on certain global intangible income by requiring taxes to be paid based on the country in which the profits are earned and not averaged (see H.R. 6015), H4848 [6JN]

——— make public names and addresses of foreign persons contributing certain amounts to certain tax-exempt organizations and require disclosure of foreign campaign contributions (see H.R. 6983), H9405 [28SE]

——— modify global intangible low-taxed income by repealing tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net controlled foreign corporation tested income on a per-country basis (see S. 3674), S7190 [28NO]

——— provide an alternative exclusion for nonresident citizens of the U.S. living abroad (see H.R. 7358), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide an exemption from Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act for interests held by certain foreign insurance companies (see H.R. 7373), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see S. 2459), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

——— reinstate taxation of foreign oil related income (see S. 3804), S8017 [21DE]

——— repeal certain provisions applicable to foreign investment in U.S. real property (see H.R. 6726), H7919 [6SE]

Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 597), S5455 [30JY] (see S. Res. 610), S5759 [21AU]

——— impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5267 [24JY]

Tibetan Rights Day: designate (see H. Res. 743), H1217 [16FE]

——— observance (see S. Res. 408), S1165 [15FE] (see S. Res. 429), S1578 [8MR]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H4848 [6JN]

Treaties and agreements: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (see H.R. 5909), H4583 [22MY]

——— require congressional approval for peaceful nuclear cooperation agreements and ensure partners in such agreements renounce pursuit of enrichment and reprocessing technologies (see H.R. 5357), H1753 [21MR] (see H.R. 7351), H10336 [19DE]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties (see S. Res. 562), S4734 [28JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— disapprove request for extension of certain trade authorities procedures to any implementing bill submitted relative to certain trade agreements (see H. Res. 957), H5580 [22JN]

Turkey: express concern relative to anticipated purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries (see H. Res. 951), H5362 [20JN]

——— grant Ecumenical Patriarchate international recognition, ecclesiastic succession, and the right to train clergy and elect Holy Synod members from any nationality and call for respect of religious and human rights (see H. Res. 732), H974 [7FE]

——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (see S. 2781), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5863), H4209 [17MY]

——— recognize Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (see H. Res. 924), H4849 [6JN]

——— restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see S. 3248), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

U.N.: establish U.S. policy relative to contributions to U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6451), H6588 [19JY]

——— object to resolution criticizing U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel (see H. Res. 684), H169 [11JA]

——— redirect U.S. funding from U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to other entities providing assistance to Palestinians living in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon (see S. 3425), S6059 [6SE]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (see S. 2455), S1243 [27FE]

——— express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S1735 [14MR] (see H. Res. 931), H5021 [8JN]

Venezuela: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status and strengthen internal migration systems in surrounding countries (see S. 3759), S7586 [13DE]

——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE] (see H.R. 7245), H9820 [10DE]

Victims of Communism Month: observance (see S. Res. 587), S5130 [23JY]

Western Hemisphere: reaffirm importance of preserving free and fair elections and strengthening democratic institutions and reject efforts by Venezuela, Russia, and others to interfere with elections (see H. Res. 843), H3506 [24AP]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see S. 3605), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 5697), H3833 [8MY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H403 [16JA]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S2485 [26AP]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 501), S2517 [7MY] (see H. Res. 875), H3782 [7MY]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S1316 [1MR]

Cloture motions

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]

Cost Estimates

Border Tunnel Task Force Act (H.R. 6740): CBO, E1340 [28SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security immigration advisory program establishment (H.R. 5207): CBO, E961 [3JY]

DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act (H.R. 4555): CBO, E102 [29JA]

DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act (H.R. 4567): CBO, E70 [19JA]

Excerpts

President Trump’s and President Putin’s Press Conference Following Their Summit in Helsinki, E1030 [18JY]

Letters

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H433 [17JA]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H433 [17JA]

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H7846 [5SE]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7845 [5SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7846 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1088 [13FE]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H1088 [13FE]

Foreign diplomacy and development programs funding: several former military leaders, S121 [10JA]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5691, H5692 [26JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5692 [26JN]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6316 [17JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6316 [17JY]

Georgia Support Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H10141 [12DE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10141 [12DE]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization) additional sanctions imposition: Representative Goodlatte, Commmittee on the Judiciary (House), H8876 [25SE]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8876 [25SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8876, H8877 [25SE]

Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act: Dean C. Garfield, Information Technology Industry Council, S523 [25JA]

——— John Neuffer, Semiconductor Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— several Representatives, H3468 [24AP]

Multilateral development bank authorizations: Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H447 [17JA]

OPIC support for regional projects in the Caucasus that exclude Armenia from participation or benefit: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H8814 [25SE]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8814 [25SE]

Turkish aggression in the eastern Mediterranean region: Nick Larigakis, American Hellenic Institute, E307 [13MR]

World Bank Group Uganda Transport Sector Development Project: Representatives Huizenga and Moore, Committee on Financial Services (House), H443 [17JA]

Lists

NATO members meeting 2% gross domestic product commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY]

NATO members not meeting 2% gross domestic product commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY]

Messages

Agreement Between the U.S. and Mexico for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3795 [8MY]

Agreement Between the U.S. and the United Kingdom for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Trump, S2515 [7MY], H3761 [7MY]

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua: President Trump, S7131 [27NO], H9652 [27NO]

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Trump, S3597 [11JN], H5012 [8JN]

National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: President Trump, S4368 [25JN], H5577 [22JN]

National Emergency Relative to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process: President Trump, S250 [17JA], H430 [17JA]

National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1079 [13FE]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Trump, S2592 [9MY], H3850 [9MY]

National Emergency Relative to the Central African Republic: President Trump, S2620 [10MY], H3920 [10MY]

National Emergency Relative to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Trump, S2790 [21MY], H4235 [18MY]

National Emergency Relative to the Threat of Foreign Interference in the U.S. Elections: President Trump, S6139 [12SE], H8164 [12SE]

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Trump, S4368 [25JN], H5577 [22JN]

National Emergency Relative to Transnational Criminal Organizations: President Trump, S5129 [23JY], H6592 [23JY]

National Emergency Relative to Venezuela: President Trump, S1787 [19MR], S2791 [21MY], H1683 [19MR], H4271 [21MY]

Social Security Agreement With Iceland: President Trump, S2772 [17MY], H4205 [17MY]

Social Security Agreement With Slovenia: President Trump, S2772 [17MY], H4150 [17MY]

Social Security Agreement With Uruguay: President Trump, S1787 [19MR], H1678 [19MR]

Trade Authorities Procedures Extension: President Trump, S1836 [20MR], H1738 [21MR]

Treaty on Fisheries Between Certain Pacific Island States and the U.S.: President Trump, S6005 [28AU]

Motions

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1801, S1827 [20MR], S7155 [28NO], S7482 [12DE]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), S7020, S7027 [15NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919 [22MR], H1769 [22MR]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose additional sanctions (S. 1595), S6880 [11OC]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S248 [17JA], S295–S297 [18JA], S603 [5FE], S1213–S1218 [26FE], S1311 [1MR], S1336 [5MR], S1447 [7MR], S1936–S1938 [22MR], S2003–S2010 [9AP], S2033 [10AP], S2257 [18AP], S2381 [24AP], S2513 [7MY], S2768 [17MY], S3902 [13JN], S4871 [10JY], S5447–S5449 [30JY], S5504 [31JY], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC], S6909 [13NO], S7079–S7081 [26NO], S7178–S7181 [28NO], S7231 [29NO], S7912 [19DE]

Papers

From Conflict to Compromise—The Normalization of Relations Between the United States of America and Vietnam: Catherine Kennedy, E834 [13JN]

Poems

‘‘It’s Time,’’ Zhu Yufu, H544 [18JA]

Press releases

CFGI and SHRM Applaud Immigration Innovation Act: Council for Global Immigration, S523 [25JA]

SIIA Says I-Squared Act Is Critical for U.S. Economy and Global Competitiveness: Software and Information Industry Association, S523 [25JA]

Proclamations

Israel Independence Anniversary: Representative Lance, E516 [24AP]

Sri Lanka Independence Anniversary: Representative Frelinghuysen, E143 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Abiy Ahmed Ali: U.S. visit by Ethiopian Prime Minister, E1097 [26JY]

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, E1098 [26JY]

——— assist democracy efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, E627 [10MY]

——— impact of Chinese activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279 [8MR]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: impact, E1052 [24JY]

Afya Foundation: anniversary, E1742 [31DE]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (H.R. 5480), H6333–H6337 [17JY], H8256 [13SE], E1030 [18JY]

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), H10550–H10553 [21DE]

Akufo-Addo, Nana: U.S. visit, E335 [19MR]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (H. Res. 401), H8153–H8155 [12SE]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, E1075 [26JY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 1406), H4287 [22MY]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 6720), H8117, H8118 [12SE]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires, H6117 [12JY]

——— support investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (H. Res. 201), H6118 [12JY]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO], E1547 [23NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), H9696 [29NO], H10340 [20DE]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H3432 [18AP], H3495 [24AP], H3582 [26AP], H8163 [12SE]

——— independence anniversary, E1282 [24SE]

Asia-Pacific region: U.S. policy, H1202 [15FE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (H.R. 3030), H3571–H3573 [25AP], H6315–H6319 [17JY], E493 [18AP], E1030 [18JY]

——— authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), H10546, H10547 [21DE]

Aurora, CO: anniversary of BLR Elder Care, E1265 [17SE]

Australia: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (H. Res. 1052), H9493–H9495 [13NO]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E164 [8FE], E221, E222 [26FE]

Bolivia: human rights violations, H6468 [18JY]

Buffalo, NY: unveiling of plans for new port of entry at Peace Bridge, H1275 [27FE]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives for corporations to hold accumulated earnings offshore, invest in domestic infrastructure, and provide international tax reform (H.R. 1670), H7816 [4SE]

China: address growing threat of digital authoritarianism to freedom of speech, E541 [26AP]

——— address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, H3962 [15MY], E1078 [26JY], E1102 [27JY], E1128 [7AU], E1705 [20DE]

——— assessment of U.S. trade policy, H6246–H6252 [16JY]

——— call for release of political prisoners, H544 [18JA], H3562 [25AP]

——— express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting, E875 [20JN]

——— imposition of Communist control over Larung Gar Monastery in Tibet, E117 [30JA]

——— political and economic impact of One Belt One Road initiative to expand Chinese exports and trade access through infrastructure investment projects in Asia and Europe, E728 [24MY]

——— tribute to Tuidang Movement, E613 [9MY]

——— U.S. policy, E1705 [20DE]

——— urge increased pressure on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to end intercontinental ballistic missile development, H543 [18JA]

Classified information: require congressional notification when any executive branch official discloses top secret information to certain foreign countries, H6148 [12JY]

Climate: impact of climate change on military installations, H4147 [17MY]

Colleges and universities: tribute to international students, E547 [26AP], E558, E566 [27AP]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on Global Health Supply Chain Management—Lessons Learned and Ways Forward, E682 [18MY]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, H7704, H7705 [26JY], E1122 [3AU]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (H.R. 5841), H5674–H5696 [26JN], H9732–H9735 [29NO]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations relative to Dept. of the Treasury license to convert Iranian assets using the U.S. financial system, E813 [8JN]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (H.R. 6207), H9597–H9600 [27NO], E943 [28JN]

Congressional Black Caucus: tribute, E1747 [3JA]

Conservation Beyond Borders (organization): tribute, E334 [19MR]

Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act: implementation, H69 [9JA]

Courts: provide victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis, H3463 [24AP]

Crime Stoppers Global Solutions (organization): tribute, E1652 [12DE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H7682 [25JY]

——— repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (H.R. 5508), H7684 [25JY]

——— U.S. policy, H7681–H7684 [25JY]

Czechoslovakia: anniversary of Russian invasion, E1165 [21AU]

——— recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S., E653 [15MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, H4152, H4153 [17MY]

——— facilitate assistance to host countries and AID through Farmer-To-Farmer Program, establish geographically defined crop yield metrics system, and make data available to the public, H4189 [17MY]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6483), H7692 [26JY]

Dept. of Commerce: provide trade adjustment assistance to certain firms adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (H.R. 6396), H6272 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense: amend national defense strategy to counter China’s use of immigration programs and visas to enter the U.S. for political, academic, or social influence efforts, H4667, H4668 [23MY]

——— assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of defense security cooperation programs funding, E732 [24MY]

——— include dinnerware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4661, H4662 [23MY]

——— include stainless steel flatware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H4662, H4663 [23MY]

——— intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (H. Res. 129), H1087–H1090 [13FE]

——— limit W76–2 warhead modification program funding until submittal of report assessing impacts on strategic stability and options to reduce risk of miscalculation by adversaries, H4560–H4562 [22MY]

——— overseas contingency operations funding, H4557, H4558 [22MY]

——— provide flexibility to provide technical assistance by U.S. military women to military women in other countries combating violence as a weapon of war, terrorism, human trafficking, or narcotics trafficking, H5738, H5739 [26JN]

——— submit human rights report on efforts relative to repatriation of U.S. soldiers remains, Korean-American family reunifications, and travel security risks, E728 [24MY]

Dept. of Education: require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for purchase of heavy water from Iran, H4954, H4955 [7JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize participation of personnel in overseas interagency counterterrorism task forces (H.R. 4555), H46, H47 [9JA], E50 [16JA]

——— establish Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (H.R. 6439), H7786–H7789 [4SE]

——— establish Border Tunnel Task Forces (H.R. 6740), H8748–H8750 [25SE]

——— establish immigration advisory program (H.R. 5207), H5633, H5634 [25JN]

——— extend temporary protected status for certain immigrants allowed into the U.S. for humanitarian reasons (H.R. 4384), H8 [8JA]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (H.R. 4253), H95 [10JA], H163, H164 [11JA], E145 [6FE]

——— require an overseas personnel enhancement plan (H.R. 4567), H34–H36 [9JA], E40 [12JA], E70 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: call for investigation into Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. approval of the sale of Uranium One Inc., to Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., H1694 [19MR], H3310 [13AP], H3336 [16AP]

——— limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

——— request briefing on efforts to address election security, H7094 [24JY]

Dept. of State: anniversary of Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program, H6562 [19JY]

——— anniversary of President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), H10108 [12DE]

——— clarify certain responsibilities of the Global Engagement Center (H.R. 5681), H3989 [16MY]

——— decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, H693 [30JA]

——— develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (H.R. 3320), H58–H62 [9JA], E24 [10JA], E49 [16JA], E119 [30JA]

——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 5274), H7848–H7850 [5SE]

——— establish Office of Anti-Corruption Relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe (H.R. 2820), H4141, H4142 [17MY]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), H9488–H9491 [13NO]

——— importance of Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism in war on terrorism, E1529 [15NO]

——— importance of diplomats, E1602 [6DE]

——— improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), H7840–H7843 [5SE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 796), H1759–H1767 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), H2029 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H1769–H2027, H2032, H2037–H2039 [22MR], E371 [26MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), H10548–H10550 [21DE]

——— preserve Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, H455 [17JA], H5229 [19JN]

——— President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding, H7161 [25JY]

——— provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes (H.R. 3851), H760, H761 [5FE], E141 [6FE]

——— report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3460–H3464 [24AP], E535 [25AP]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (H.R. 5626), H6015–H6017 [10JY], E678 [17MY]

——— study countries at risk of genocide and mass atrocities and craft training of Foreign Service Officers to address such risks, H3571, H3573 [25AP]

——— support U.S. international cyber diplomacy by establishing an Ambassador to lead cyber diplomacy efforts, rejecting Internet censorship, and including Internet freedoms in human rights reports (H.R. 3776), H435–H439 [17JA]

——— tribute to foreign national employees working at U.S. embassies, H3840 [9MY]

——— tribute to Fulbright Program, H9474 [13NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow for use of certain foreign assets to satisfy certain judgments against terrorist parties, H6617, H6618 [23JY]

——— require Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to report on how certain data relative to weapons proliferation is being used (H.R. 6332), H9056, H9063 [26SE]

Diseases and disorders: combating malaria funding, E191 [15FE]

Drugs: address trafficking of illicit fentanyl and urge Mexico and China to assist in stopping such trafficking, H543, H544 [18JA]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5001 [8JN], H5099 [13JN], H5204–H5221 [15JN]

——— clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

——— prevent entrance of illicit drugs in the U.S. by international airmail, H3435 [18AP]

Duque, Ivan: tribute to election as President of Colombia, H5230 [19JN]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (H. Res. 673), H165 [11JA]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

——— expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7695, H7696, H7698 [26JY], H7846 [5SE]

——— U.S. interference or attempts to influence presidential elections in other countries, H6268 [17JY]

EPA: prohibit funding to mandate State greenhouse gas emissions levels based on reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, H6516, H6517 [18JY]

Europe: address growing migrant crisis, E559 [27AP]

——— commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (H. Res. 925), E782 [6JN]

Fall River, MA: economic impact of relocation of Philips Lighting Holding B.V., factory to Mexico, H3582 [26AP]

FDA: allow for detention, refusal, and destruction of certain drugs offered for importation (H.R. 5752), H5117–H5119 [13JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit purchase of certain Chinese-made video surveillance equipment or services, H4656 [23MY]

Financial institutions: increase transparency relative to financial services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism, human rights abusers, and corrupt officials (H.R. 6751), H9065–H9067 [26SE]

Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), H430–H435 [17JA], E61 [18JA]

——— reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children placed in Federal custody due to immigration status, H5372 [21JN]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H5274 [19JN]

——— assess status of the war on terrorism, E563 [27AP], E1529 [15NO]

——— assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H5025, H5078 [12JN], H5104, H5106, H5138 [13JN], H5160 [14JN]

——— efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H4725 [24MY], H4744 [5JN]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H9587–H9591 [27NO]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to the Middle East to visit National Guardsmen deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Spartan Shield, H9578 [27NO]

——— role of the U.S. in world affairs, H5140–H5142 [13JN]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East, E1646 [11DE]

Foundation for Ethnic Understanding: tribute to celebration of relationship between Azerbaijan and Israel, E526 [24AP]

Freedom of the press: importance, H7878 [6SE]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (H.J. Res. 139), E1229 [12SE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (H.R. 4979), H1100–H1105 [13FE]

Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, H3571–H3573 [25AP]

Georgia (country): anniversary of Russian occupation, H6473 [18JY]

——— independence anniversary, E798 [7JN]

——— reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and address alleged mistreatment and harassment of U.S. companies doing business in Georgia, E906 [25JN]

——— reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and promote U.S. companies doing business in Georgia, H6274 [17JY]

——— support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (H.R. 6219), H6473 [18JY], H10140–H10142 [12DE], E1158 [17AU], E1656 [12DE]

Germany: tribute to Munich Security Conference, E229 [27FE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5129), E498 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 2269), H9369 [28SE]

Guatemala: U.S. policy, E488 [17AP]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, E439 [12AP]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose additional sanctions (S. 1595), H8872–H8878 [25SE]

——— impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3342), Senate amendments, H10078, H10079 [11DE]

Hooper, McKenzie: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

House of Representatives: allow the Speaker to declare a recess to receive French President Emmanuel Macron, H3381 [17AP]

Human Trafficking Awareness Month: observance, H398 [16JA]

Immigration: allow certain foreign nationals in the U.S. who are in temporary protected status to be adjusted to legal permanent resident status, H5374 [21JN]

——— economic impact of illegal immigration, H1130 [14FE]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 392), H1170 [14FE]

——— establish skills-based immigration points system, focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and minor children, eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, and limit number of refugees admitted annually (S. 1720), H5966 [28JN]

——— historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]

——— reform, H163 [11JA], H632 [29JA], H906, H971 [7FE], H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5088–H5090 [12JN], H5583–H5585 [25JN], H5820 [28JN], H7716–H7719 [26JY]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

——— require enforcement of existing immigration laws, H1131 [14FE], H3309 [13AP], H3738 [27AP], H5018 [8JN]

——— reverse ban on travel abroad under advance parole permits for certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, H3869 [9MY]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H1107 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H3101 [11AP], H3308 [13AP], H6108 [11JY], H9807 [10DE]

India: anniversary of terrorist attacks in Mumbai, E1586 [30NO]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities, E1263 [17SE]

Intelligence services: extend tour lengths of deployed Foreign Service personnel proficient in Russian, H6144, H6145 [12JY]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H78 [9JA], H101, H103–H112 [10JA], H136, H137–H160 [11JA], E73, E80 [19JA]

——— provide list of foreign state or nonstate actors involved in threats to election campaigns for Federal offices, H6145 [12JY]

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: U.S. withdrawal, E1482 [30OC]

Iran: call for release of all U.S. citizens arrested and detained, H1134 [14FE]

——— call for unconditional release of U.S. citizens, U.S. legal permanent resident aliens, and foreigners being held for political purposes, H3982 [16MY]

——— call for unconditional release of U.S. citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes (H. Res. 317), H3469 [24AP]

——— condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H65 [9JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (H. Res. 676), H51–H57, H59, H66–H72 [9JA], H129 [10JA], H3466 [24AP], E28 [10JA], E39 [12JA], E52 [17JA], E78 [19JA]

——— condemn oppression of antigovernment demonstrators and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, H7 [8JA], H979 [8FE], E163 [8FE]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (H.R. 4744), H54, H55 [9JA], H3464–H3470 [24AP]

——— include specific countries in which Iran is operating in strategy to counter destabilizing activities, H4566 [22MY]

——— report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H4656 [23MY]

——— status of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H3765 [7MY], H3788 [8MY], H3924 [10MY]

——— U.S. policy, E90 [22JA], E1223 [7SE], E1683 [19DE]

Iraq: reopening of Green Zone in Baghdad, H10340 [20DE]

Ireland: add to E-3 nonimmigrant visa program (H.R. 7164), H9676–H9678 [28NO]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (H. Res. 835), H3912 [10MY], H3959 [15MY]

——— condemn attacks at borders, E1028 [18JY]

——— independence anniversary, H3230 [13AP], H4985 [8JN], E482, E484 [17AP], E496, E497, E498, E500 [18AP], E509, E511 [23AP], E515, E518 [24AP], E644 [15MY], E673 [17MY]

——— reaffirm U.S. support, condemn U.N. Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions that target Israel, and support expansion of anti-boycott laws to international organizations (H. Res. 728), H1381 [6MR]

——— recognize anniversary of founding, relations with the U.S., and relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and encourage other countries with relations with Israel to move their embassies to Jerusalem (H. Res. 815), H3319 [16AP]

——— recognize relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, H3939, H3958 [15MY], H4149 [17MY], E666 [16MY]

Kazakhstan: anniversary of Astana, E739 [25MY]

——— recognize role in ensuring regional and global security and commend commitment to nuclear nonproliferation and efforts to combat terrorism, E33 [11JA]

——— U.S. policy, E46 [16JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development and support U.S. sanctions and international pressure to abandon missile programs, E62 [18JA]

——— peace agreement with South Korea, H3728 [27AP]

——— release of American prisoners, H3919 [10MY]

——— role of U.S. diplomatic negotiations relative to nuclear missile programs, H2032 [22MR]

——— U.S. policy, E90 [22JA]

Korea, Republic of: tribute to upcoming peace talks involving the U.S., North Korea, and South Korea, H3083 [10AP]

Kudyba, Sarah: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

Latin America: ensure free, fair, and transparent elections in Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia, H419 [17JA]

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (H. Res. 1055), H9491–H9493 [13NO]

Lowell, MA: tribute to placement of memorial stone at Centralville Memorial Park in honor of U.S. Army and Naval aviators who died as POWs during atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, E729 [24MY]

Macron, Emmanuel: U.S. visit by French President, H3499 [24AP], H3563 [25AP], E531 [25AP]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (S. 2559), H8838 [25SE]

Mexico: promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (H.R. 1567), H9591–H9593 [27NO]

Money: add virtual currencies to assessment of threat financing relative to Russia, H6148 [12JY]

——— report on possible exploitation of virtual currencies by terrorists, authorize a competition program to identify regulatory solutions, and develop technology to counter terror threat financing, H6152, H6153 [12JY]

——— require a report and strategy relative to virtual currencies and related emerging technologies being used to evade sanctions, finance terrorism, launder monetary instruments, and threaten U.S. national security, H9061 [26SE]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 5904), H5188 [14JN]

Morality and ethics: respect rule of law, H9749 [30NO]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E246 [1MR], E260 [5MR]

——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E221, E222 [26FE]

National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election: establish (H.R. 356), H9050 [26SE]

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: observance, H137 [11JA]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (H.R. 5576), H7843–H7848 [5SE], E1206 [5SE]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, H8 [8JA], H456 [17JA], H483 [18JA], H688, H690 [30JA]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, H6179 [13JY], H6267 [17JY], H6472 [18JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment and support efforts to counter Russian aggression, E1165 [21AU]

——— support efforts to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine, E1582 [29NO]

——— tribute to NATO Parliamentary Assembly, E229 [27FE]

——— urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY], H6047 [11JY], H6179, H6193 [13JY], H6272 [17JY]

Nazarbayev, Nursultan: U.S. visit, E19 [9JA], E76 [19JA]

New Zealand: include in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by New Zealand (S. 2245), H6620, H6621 [23JY]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary, E533 [25AP]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), Senate amendment, H5787 [27JN]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, E897 [22JN]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, H68, H69 [9JA]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H6153, H6154 [12JY]

——— submit report on Iranian support of proxy forces in Syria and Lebanon, H6150, H6151 [12JY]

Pakistan: addition to Dept. of State watch list for severe violations of religious freedom, H789 [6FE]

——— call for release of Abdul Shakoor and Mazhar Abbas, E1385 [9OC]

——— Coalition Support Fund reimbursements funding, H5745, H5746 [26JN]

——— placement on Financial Action Task Force grey list of countries that have failed to combat terrorist financing, H3590 [26AP]

——— terminate assistance funding, designate as a state sponsor of terrorism, and remove non-NATO ally status, H9141 [27SE], E1385 [9OC]

——— U.S. policy, H5347 [20JN]

Palestinians: condemn terrorist attacks against Israel, H3988 [16MY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Orchestra tour through Europe and Israel, E739 [25MY], E753 [1JN]

Philippines: resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), E1556 [27NO]

Poland: independence anniversary (H. Res. 1168), E1592 [3DE]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (H.R. 6249), H5759 [27JN], E936 [27JN]

Pompeo, Sec. of State: foreign policy speech on Iran, H4271 [21MY]

Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (H.R. 5173), H1733 [21MR], H5653 [26JN]

Power resources: global competitiveness of U.S. oil and gas industry, H5349–H5355 [20JN], E719 [23MY]

Religion: global persecution of Christians, H2039 [22MR]

——— persecution of Jews in the Middle East, E1588 [30NO]

Rise Against Hunger (organization): tribute to meal packaging event to fight hunger in Mozambique, H4784 [6JN]

Romania: observance of Great Union Day, E1584 [30NO]

Russia: address efforts to undermine U.S. judicial system, E907 [25JN]

——— call for release of Oleg Sentsov, H9155 [28SE]

——— combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— develop strategy to expose and deter interference in U.S. elections and other democratic countries, H3347 [17AP]

——— historical assessment of efforts to undermine democracy, H2032–H2037 [22MR]

——— hold accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad, H6117 [12JY]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, E397 [5AP]

——— U.S. policy, H7677, H7678 [25JY]

Rwanda: call for release of political prisoners, H9746 [30NO]

Saudi Arabia: condemn Saudi-led coalition bombing of school bus in Yemen, H7881 [6SE]

Serbia: U.S. policy, E230 [27FE], E524 [24AP], E565 [27AP], E1515 [13NO]

Small business: expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (H.R. 2655), H6030–H6032 [10JY]

——— expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (S. 791), H8813–H8815 [25SE]

Soros, George: impact of contributions on efforts to influence policy in Hungary, E1157 [17AU]

Sports: use of state-run doping programs by certain foreign countries in international competitions, E1078 [26JY]

Sri Lanka: address human rights concerns, provide accountability for war crimes, and call for inclusion of religious and ethnic groups, E887 [21JN]

——— anniversary of diplomatic relations, E1460 [26OC]

Sri Lankan Remembrance Day: observance, E705 [22MY]

Syria: U.S. policy, E369 [26MR]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1279 [20SE], E1289, E1293, E1297 [25SE], E1308, E1309, E1311 [26SE], E1323, E1328 [27SE], E1336, E1337, E1344, E1348 [28SE], E1354, E1355, E1358, E1360 [2OC], E1377 [5OC], E1393 [12OC], E1427 [19OC]

——— reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, E776 [5JN], E828 [12JN], E831 [13JN], E844 [14JN]

——— recognize close relationship with the U.S., E1354, E1355 [2OC], E1427 [19OC]

Taxation: provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (H.R. 5108), H7816 [4SE]

Terrorism: link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, E1481 [30OC]

Texas: anniversary of France formally recognizing the Republic of Texas, E1299 [25SE]

——— tribute to Republic of Texas, E1641 [11DE]

Toledo Sister Cities International (organization): anniversary, E1240 [12SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), Senate amendment, H10539–H10544 [21DE]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 6018), H9495–H9497 [13NO]

Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations and Consular Rights With Iran: U.S. withdrawal, E1386 [9OC]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, H398 [16JA], H416, H418, H421 [17JA]

——— decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H3869 [9MY], H4593 [23MY], H5967 [28JN], H6033–H6037 [10JY]

——— evaluation of administration, H4698 [24MY], H6119 [12JY], H7089 [24JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H3924–H3926 [10MY], H4270 [21MY], H4725 [24MY], H6032 [10JY], H6192 [13JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy and the Middle East, H3155 [12AP], H8250 [13SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H1381 [6MR], H3962 [15MY], H3986 [16MY], H4153 [17MY], H4853, H4854, H4858 [7JN], H6246–H6252 [16JY], H7091 [24JY], H7785 [4SE], H7833 [5SE], H7880 [6SE], H8895 [26SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, H897 [6FE], H6245 [16JY]

——— impeachment, H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

——— require disclosure of Federal income tax returns, H3407, H3408 [18AP]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6256–H6258 [16JY], H6267 [17JY], H6468, H6470, H6471, H6475, H6476, H6477 [18JY], H6578 [19JY], H6635 [23JY], E1030 [18JY]

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, H4783 [6JN], H5186 [14JN], H7900 [6SE], E1090 [26JY]

——— call for release of Serkan Golge, H5186 [14JN], H7900 [6SE], E1090 [26JY]

——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, H5274 [19JN]

——— U.S. policy, E307 [13MR], E1090 [26JY]

U.N.: urge recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, H9100 [27SE]

U.S. Institute of Peace: tribute, H7094 [24JY]

U.S.-United Kingdom Fulbright Commission: anniversary, H7875 [6SE]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (H.R. 1997), H757–H760 [5FE], E140 [6FE]

——— express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (H. Res. 931), H10079, H10080 [11DE]

United Kingdom: assessment of negotiations to leave the European Union, H10033 [11DE], E1627 [10DE]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, H163 [11JA]

——— provide humanitarian assistance, defend democratic governance, and combat widespread public corruption (H.R. 2658), H419 [17JA], H1447 [7MR], H7169 [25JY]

Vietnam: call for release of Michael Nguyen, H7817–H7820 [4SE], H10501–H10503 [20DE], E1199 [4SE]

——— call for release of William Nguyen, H6561 [19JY]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (H.R. 5697), H3786 [8MY]

World Bank Group: direct Dept. of the Treasury to promote certain policy reforms while maintaining International Development Association funding, H441, H445 [17JA]

——— grant Presidential waiver authority to countries taking steps to correct U.N. sanction enforcement failures against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and condition assistance on such enforcement, H451 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H161 [11JA], H440–H454 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H423–H429 [17JA]

——— report steps taken to ensure G-5 nonimmigrant visa holders employed by World Bank diplomats and staff are informed of the protections afforded to them, H450 [17JA]

World Refugee Day: observance, H5293 [20JN]

Zappi-Colombine, Victoria: Dept. of State National Security Language Initiative scholarship recipient, E1438 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), S7233 [29NO], S7863–S7865 [19DE]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (S. 3740), S7435 [11DE]

Armed Forces: clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to operations to support efforts to disrupt Houthi attacks against locations outside of Yemen, S7564 [13DE]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to provision of materials and advice intended to reduce civilian casualties, S7564 [13DE]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen shall not influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel, S7563 [13DE]

——— deployment in foreign countries without a declaration of war, S828–S830 [8FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S3733 [12JN], S7023–S7027 [15NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1301 [1MR], S1662–S1668 [13MR], S1775, S1783 [19MR], S1799 [20MR], S1938 [22MR], S7122–S7124, S7126 [27NO], S7147, S7150–S7152 [28NO], S7201, S7209, S7218, S7229 [29NO], S7456, S7459, S7482–S7492, S7494–S7496, S7498–S7501 [12DE], S7534, S7538–S7540, S7548, S7552–S7554, S7560–S7565, S7578 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1801–S1818, S1824–S1827 [20MR], S7155–S7165 [28NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to proceed, S7482 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR], S7155 [28NO], S7529 [12DE]

——— restrict use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (S. 2047), S1820 [20MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2339 [23AP]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7023–S7027, S7042 [15NO]

——— disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]

Bangladesh: anniversary of Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, S2382 [24AP]

——— call for improvement of labor rights and worker safety, S2382 [24AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: call for democratic reforms, inclusion of all ethnic groups in the political process, and sanctions against corrupt officials, S6124 [12SE]

Cameroon: address escalating violence in Anglophone regions, advance democratic solution to political crisis, facilitate access by humanitarian organizations, and condemn human rights abuses, S7233–S7235 [29NO]

Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]

Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, S1887 [22MR], S2057 [11AP], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2784 [21MY], S2850–S2853 [23MY], S3285 [7JN], S5483, S5484 [31JY], S5539–S5541 [1AU], S7149 [28NO], S7533 [13DE], S7828 [19DE], S7975 [20DE]

——— agreement to designate fentanyl as a controlled substance and make export of such drugs subject to maximum penalty under Chinese law, S7341–S7343 [6DE]

——— assessment of U.S. trade policy, S2052 [11AP], S2230 [18AP], S3280 [7JN], S4979 [17JY], S5048 [18JY]

——— efforts to undermine U.S. interests, S3401 [11JN]

——— U.S. policy, S2423 [25AP]

Climate: impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1669 [13MR], S1715 [14MR]

——— impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, S125 [10JA]

——— impact of climate change on national security, S5055 [18JY]

Colleges and universities: tribute to international students, S2477 [26AP]

Commission on the National Defense Strategy for the U.S.: release of ‘‘Providing for the Common Defense—Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission’’ report, S6970–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7749–S7752, S7754, S7759 [18DE], S7852 [19DE]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, S2955 [4JN], S2998 [5JN], S3020–S3022 [6JN], S3271, S3286 [7JN], S3872, S3883, S3892–S3894 [13JN], S3932, S3933 [14JN], S4466 [27JN], S4695 [28JN], S4868 [10JY], S5238 [24JY], S5508 [31JY], S5541 [1AU]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (S. 2098), S859 [12FE], S1533 [8MR], S2300 [19AP], S2846, S2853 [23MY]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): release of ‘‘Putin’s Asymmetric Assault on Democracy in Russia and Europe’’ report, S154–S156 [11JA]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations relative to Dept. of the Treasury license to convert Iranian assets using the U.S. financial system, S3266–S3268 [6JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S232–S234 [17JA]

Connecticut: tribute to refugee support agencies and constituents for efforts to assist refugees, S4269 [20JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: promote American agriculture in Cuba, S4484, S4485 [27JN]

——— provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (S. 3258), S5318 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of resources to other Federal agencies to support stability operations in post-conflict zones, S4025 [19JN]

——— report on permanent stationing of Armed Forces in Poland, S3939, S3948 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: allow personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada (S. 92), S7221 [29NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: grant lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specific eligibility requirements (S. 2144), S282 [18JA], S902 [13FE], S6808 [11OC]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

——— strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S., S3012 [6JN], S3279 [7JN]

Dept. of State: anniversary of Fulbright Program, S6218 [18SE]

——— clarify distinction between J-1 Exchange Visitor Program fees and antitrafficking recruitment fees, S7353 [6DE]

——— decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA], S808 [8FE]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), S7193 [28NO], S7254 [3DE]

——— Global Engagement Center funding, S1821 [20MR]

——— improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8039 [22DE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), S1978 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1291 [28FE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1885–S1892, S1903, S1913, S1915–S1920, S1922–S1931, S1978–S1980 [22MR], S6210 [18SE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), unanimous-consent request, S1918, S1919 [22MR]

——— International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala funding, S2963 [4JN]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7353 [6DE], S7628–S7631 [17DE]

Diseases and disorders: combating Ebola virus and other infectious diseases funding, S2891 [24MY]

Drugs: address trafficking of illicit fentanyl, S3945–S3947 [14JN], S6049 [6SE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

Ethiopia: assessment of political and economic history and U.S. policy, S2284–S2287 [18AP]

Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), S2015 [9AP]

Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S3729–S3731, S3735 [12JN], S3864, S3865 [13JN], S3930, S3936 [14JN], S4268 [20JN], S4830 [9JY], S5465 [31JY]

——— assessment of U.S. trade policy, S5565–S5567 [1AU]

——— efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S2229 [18AP], S2290 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S2690 [16MY], S2890 [24MY], S2956 [4JN], S3018 [6JN], S3288 [7JN]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

——— reaffirm congressional support for U.S. intelligence agencies and diplomats and declare that an attack on election system by a foreign power is a hostile act, S5247 [24JY]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (S. 3336), S7128 [27NO]

——— waiver of secondary sanctions against countries or entities for significant transactions with Russian defense and intelligence sector, S5542, S5545–S5547 [1AU]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry, S7374 [10DE]

——— importance of bilateral trade agreements, S2055 [11AP], S6466 [3OC]

——— U.S. deficit, S1406 [7MR], S1648 [13MR], S2850–S2853 [23MY]

Freedom of the press: importance, S215–S218 [17JA], S5412–S5414 [26JY], S5609 [15AU], S5815 [22AU], S5949 [27AU]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (S. 2269), S4248, S4249 [19JN]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 443), S2683 [15MY]

Guatemala: decision by President Morales to not renew International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala, S6051 [6SE], S7857 [19DE]

——— reaffirm U.S. support, encourage credible and efficient process to select attorney general, and sustain commitment to good governance and accountability, S1448 [7MR]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose additional sanctions (S. 1595), House amendment, S6880 [11OC]

——— impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3342), S6881 [11OC]

Human rights: express concern over use of the expression ‘‘fake news’’ by foreign leaders relative to human rights abuses in their countries, S6790 [11OC], S7218 [29NO]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, S221 [17JA]

——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (S. 2344), S521–S524 [25JA]

——— eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, limit President’s discretion in setting number of refugees admitted, reduce family-sponsored immigrants, and create a new classification for parents of adult U.S. citizens, S941 [14FE]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 392), S5690 [16AU]

——— eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (S. 281), S7782 [18DE]

——— reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S3976–S3978 [18JN], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467, S4501 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S7027–S7029 [15NO], S7205–S7207 [29NO]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201, S7205–S7207 [29NO], S7373–S7375, S7377–S7379 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7823, S7827 [19DE], S8022, S8025 [22DE]

Intelligence services: improve authorization of certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, extend authorities on searching certain communications, and ensure ability to share certain foreign intelligence (S. 2158), S225 [17JA]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S173–S180 [16JA], S213, S224–S227, S235–S242 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA], S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: Russian violations, S7120 [27NO]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (S. Res. 431), S2330 [19AP]

International trade: assessment, S7974–S7976 [20DE]

——— include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (S. 720), S7233 [29NO]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S126 [10JA]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S2, S16 [3JA], S35, S42 [4JA], S59 [8JA]

——— status of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S126 [10JA], S1305 [1MR]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (S. Res. 502), S2633 [14MY]

——— independence anniversary, S2245 [18AP], S2315 [19AP], S2639 [14MY]

——— media response to protests at Gaza border during U.S. embassy relocation ceremony, S2750–S2752 [17MY]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S., S6767 [10OC]

——— recognize relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, S2639 [14MY], S2750–S2752 [17MY]

Kagame, Paul: tribute to leadership and efforts by Rwandan President to rebuild economy and infrastructure, S454–S458 [23JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development, implement sanctions to force weapon dismantlement, and plan for military contingencies to defend U.S. and regional security (S. Res. 361), S61 [8JA]

——— impose sanctions (S. 1591), S495 [24JA]

——— intercontinental ballistic missile launch capability, S127 [10JA]

——— release of American prisoners, S2557, S2558, S2563 [9MY], S2599, S2600 [10MY]

Korea, Republic of: U.S. military presence on Korean Peninsula, S3288 [7JN]

Kosovo: recognize independence anniversary, support European Union accession aspirations, encourage commitment to democracy, and urge support for work of war crimes court, S1312 [1MR]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands, S1923 [22MR]

——— improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (S. 2383), S595 [5FE]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (S. 2559), S1766 [15MR], S4810 [28JN]

——— ratify, S4721 [28JN]

Middle East: call for Saudia Arabia to end blockade of Yemen and allow humanitarian assistance to treat disease and famine, S7485 [12DE]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (S. 3324), S5610 [15AU], S7125 [27NO]

NASA: anniversary, S7376 [10DE]

National Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA], S697 [7FE]

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: observance, S145 [11JA]

National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, S6971–S6973 [15NO]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, S52 [8JA]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA], S697 [7FE]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, S5058 [18JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (S. Res. 535), S3010 [6JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, S4860–S4866, S4868 [10JY], S4896 [11JY], S4934 [12JY], S5244 [24JY]

——— urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, S4938 [12JY]

New Zealand: include in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by New Zealand (S. 2245), S4700, S4701 [28JN]

News media: use of propaganda and misinformation to create polarization, S6375–S6378 [28SE]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (S. Res. 475), S2283 [18AP]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), S2396 [24AP]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, S16 [3JA]

Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (S. 2286), S1688, S1691 [13MR]

Pharmaceuticals: improve access to affordable prescription drugs, S7220 [29NO]

Philippines: designation of certain peaceful activists as terrorists, S2962 [4JN]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S2377 [24AP]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism, S2472 [26AP]

Russia: address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, assistance to pro-democracy groups, and international law enforcement, S6762–S6766 [10OC]

——— develop strategy to counter illicit Russian financial activities, S1268–S1271 [28FE]

——— develop strategy to expose and deter interference in U.S. elections and other democratic countries, S2306–S2308 [19AP], S4977, S4978 [17JY], S5028 [18JY]

——— enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4986–S4990 [17JY]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, S2192 [17AP]

——— U.S. policy, S5096, S5097 [19JY]

Saudi Arabia: role in disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi while visiting Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, S6786 [11OC]

——— U.S. policy, S7560–S7562 [13DE]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary, S3758 [12JN]

Senate NATO Observer Group: reestablish, S2256 [18AP], S5059 [18JY]

Small business: expand intellectual property education and training to assist with obtaining and protecting patents (S. 791), S5073, S5074 [18JY]

South Sudan: appoint special envoy, develop strategy to incentivize Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) members to end conflict, improve coordination with allies on foreign aid, and pursue U.N. sanctions, S4839 [9JY]

——— call for release of Peter B. Ajak, S5825 [22AU]

Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

Syria: U.S. policy, S6183 [17SE]

Taiwan: advocate for inclusion in certain international organizations (S. 2962), S3400 [11JN]

——— observance of National Day, S6353 [27SE], S6713 [9OC]

——— reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, S3399, S3401 [11JN]

Tanzania: condemn harassment of opposing political figures, support freedoms of speech and assembly, and reinstate refugee program, S4365–S4367 [25JN]

Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 610), S6316, S6317 [26SE]

——— declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 610), unanimous-consent agreement, S6317 [26SE]

——— establish a designation for jurisdictions permissive to terrorism financing, facilitate international prosecution of such financiers, and restrict financial institutions that provide services to terrorists (S. 358), S1335 [5MR]

Thailand: tribute to rescue of children from flooded cave, S4882 [11JY]

Thomas, Elias: National Association of Realtors Good Neighbor Award recipient, S7235 [29NO]

Tibetan Rights Day: observance (S. Res. 408), S1167 [15FE]

——— observance (S. Res. 429), S2442 [25AP]

Tice, Austin: investigate disappearance in Syria while working as a journalist, S5599 [15AU]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7631–S7636 [17DE]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: withdrawal, S6465 [3OC]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S6005 [28AU]

Treaty With Kiribati on the Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries: ratify, S5417 [26JY]

Treaty With Kosovo on Extradition: ratify, S5417 [26JY]

Treaty With Micronesia on the Delimitation of a Maritime Boundary: ratify, S5417 [26JY]

Treaty With Serbia on Extradition: ratify, S5417 [26JY]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, S174 [16JA], S218 [17JA]

——— characterization of remarks relative to South African land reform, S5890 [23AU]

——— decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S2537, S2541 [8MY], S2586 [9MY], S2601 [10MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, S246 [17JA], S1307–S1309 [1MR], S1646, S1647 [13MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S3881 [13JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S215 [17JA], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2760 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2804 [22MY], S3002 [6JN], S3271, S3285 [7JN], S3752, S3753 [12JN], S4256, S4260 [20JN], S4315 [21JN], S4357 [25JN], S4465 [27JN], S5355 [25JY], S5399 [26JY], S5566 [1AU], S7149 [28NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S4025 [19JN], S4275 [20JN], S5556–S5558 [1AU], S7844 [19DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Iran, S35 [4JA], S60 [8JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to national security, S87 [9JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, S4338 [21JN], S4692 [28JN], S5118 [23JY], S5318 [25JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Syria, S2301 [19AP]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4706 [28JN], S4940–S4943 [12JY], S4959–S4962, S4969, S4971 [16JY], S4974–S4977, S4985–S4995, S5006–S5010 [17JY], S5028, S5039–S5043 [18JY], S5080–S5082, S5083–S5088, S5096 [19JY], S5118 [23JY], S5244 [24JY], S5318 [25JY]

——— take certain actions relative to personal business holdings to ensure compliance with emoluments clause of the Constitution while serving as President (S. Con. Res. 4), S3271 [7JN]

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, S2401 [25AP], S2605–S2607 [10MY], S2687 [16MY], S2871 [23MY], S3270 [7JN], S3899, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN], S4480 [27JN], S4884 [11JY], S5034 [18JY], S5333 [25JY], S5556 [1AU], S5811 [22AU], S5970 [28AU], S6533 [4OC], S6790 [11OC]

——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft, S3898, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN]

——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft (S. 2781), S2606 [10MY]

——— U.S. policy, S2606 [10MY], S3270 [7JN], S3899, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN], S4480 [27JN], S4884 [11JY]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: require continued reporting on anti-Semitic incidents, safety and security of Jewish communities, and U.S. partnerships to combat anti-Semitism in Europe (H.R. 672), S8041 [22DE]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (S. Res. 435), S6503 [3OC]

Venezuela: call for release of Juan Requesens, S6181 [17SE]

——— express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2050–S2052 [11AP], S2293 [19AP], S2339 [23AP]

Weapons: increase global effort to clear, and eliminate use of, landmines, S135 [10JA]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (S. 3605), S6820 [11OC]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 489), S2498 [26AP]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S6118 [12SE], S7194 [28NO]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4025 [19JN], S4269, S4270, S4275 [20JN]

World War I: tribute to Operation Twin Links, S6219 [18SE]

World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 420), S1321 [1MR]

Reports filed

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 115–484), H1 [3JA]

Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6751) (H. Rept. 115–982), H9088 [26SE]

Border Tunnel Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6740) (H. Rept. 115–962), H8882 [25SE]

Call for Dismantling of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Labor Camps, Investigate Crimes Against Humanity, End Human Rights Abuses, and Monitor Prisoner Rehabilitation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 481), S6413 [1OC]

Commend Macedonia Agreement With Greece To Resolve Name Dispute, Condemn Russian Efforts To Undermine Agreement, Urge Reforms To Join NATO and European Union, and Support Investment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 602), S6413 [1OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 693) (H. Rept. 115–518), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of S. 139, Foreign Intelligence Collection and Safeguards, Accountability, and Acquisition Oversight Improvements and Extension of Communications Search Authority: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 682) (H. Rept. 115–504), H82 [9JA]

Cyber Diplomacy Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3776) (H. Rept. 115–483), H1 [3JA]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3776), S4731 [28JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Establishment: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6439) (H. Rept. 115–909), H7775 [28AU]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 6439) (S. Rept. 115–419), S7318 [5DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Immigration Advisory Program Establishment: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5207) (H. Rept. 115–774), H5505 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Information Produced and Disseminated Relative to Cybersecurity Threats Posed by ZTE Corp., in China: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 898) (H. Rept. 115–714), H5020 [8JN]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6385) (H. Rept. 115–829), H6262 [16JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of State Criteria for Determining Whether Countries Are Meeting the Minimum Standards for the Elimination of Human Trafficking Modification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]

DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4555) (H. Rept. 115–499), H82 [9JA]

DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4567) (S. Rept. 115–308), S5454 [30JY]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 115–490), H81 [9JA]

Digital Global Access Policy (GAP) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 600), S6630 [5OC]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements for Resolution on Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

Express That the Anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) Should Serve as a Reminder of Repressive Soviet Policies Against the People of Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 435), S6413 [1OC]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2098), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5841) (H. Rept. 115–784), H5747 [26JN]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1158), S4512 [27JN]

Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]

Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6332) (H. Rept. 115–905), H7772 [24AU]

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 4744) (H. Rept. 115–642), H3440 [18AP]

Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2559), S2678 [15MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2559) (S. Rept. 115–261), S2968 [4JN]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–6), S4035 [19JN]

Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537), S6221 [18SE]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1537) (S. Rept. 115–350), S6924 [13NO]

Palau Agreement With the U.S Approval: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2085) (H. Rept. 115–1039), H9573 [20NO]

Peace Corps Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2286), S907 [13FE]

PEPFAR Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6651) (H. Rept. 115–1014), H9470 [9NO]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3476), S6495 [3OC]

Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to NATO, Support Efforts To Counter Russian Aggression, Commit to Enlargement, and Urge Members To Cooperate at Summit To Strengthen the Alliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 557), S5003 [17JY]

Request the President To Transmit to the House Documents Relative to Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports and Negotiations With China on Trade-Related Concerns: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Res. 1018) (H. Rept. 115–979), H9088 [26SE]

Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3257), S6495 [3OC]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 791), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 791) (S. Rept. 115–435), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2655) (H. Rept. 115–660), H3746 [1MY]

Small Scale LNG Access Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1981) (S. Rept. 115–248), S2622 [10MY]

Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2851) (H. Rept. 115–713), H5020 [8JN]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1625), S907 [13FE]

Tibetan Rights Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S1946 [22MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2200), S6770 [10OC]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Anniversary Observance and Compliance or Ratification by Certain Countries to This and Other Nuclear Weapon Treaties: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 562), S7240 [29NO]

Treaty With Kiribati on the Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–3), S2678 [15MY]

Treaty With Kosovo on Extradition: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–5), S3293 [7JN]

Treaty With Micronesia on the Delimitation of a Maritime Boundary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–2), S2678 [15MY]

Treaty With Serbia on Extradition: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–4), S3293 [7JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]

Turkey International Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3248), S5422 [26JY]

U.N. Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–7), S6142 [12SE]

——— ratify, S8052 [2JA]

Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5480) (H. Rept. 115–718), H5020 [8JN]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3247), S7189 [28NO]

World Press Freedom Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 501), S5455 [30JY]

Resolutions of ratification

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled, S4035 [19JN], S4721 [28JN]

Treaty With Kiribati on the Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries, S2678 [15MY], S5418 [26JY]

Treaty With Kosovo on Extradition, S3293 [7JN], S5418 [26JY]

Treaty With Micronesia on the Delimitation of a Maritime Boundary, S2678 [15MY], S5417 [26JY]

Treaty With Serbia on Extradition, S3293 [7JN], S5418 [26JY]

U.N. Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade, S6142 [12SE], S8052 [2JA]

Statements

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Executive Office of the President, S4696 [28JN]

Ivan Drach—Giant of Ukraine’s Independence: Robert A. McConnell, U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, E970 [6JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 98, correct enrollment of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H162 [11JA]

H. Res. 129, Dept. of Defense intensification of efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel, H1087 [13FE]

H. Res. 401, call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices, H8153 [12SE]

H. Res. 676, condemn Iranian human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H51 [9JA]

H. Res. 682, consideration of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H103 [10JA]

H. Res. 693, consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act, H423 [17JA]

H. Res. 835, celebrate Israel independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement, H3912 [10MY]

H. Res. 931, express that the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) anniversary should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine, H10079 [11DE]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5107 [13JN]

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 1052, affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization, H9493 [13NO]

H. Res. 1055, affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy in Liberia, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia, H9491 [13NO]

H. Res. 1142, exemption from certain War Powers Resolution requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H9515 [14NO]

H. Res. 1176, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements for resolution on removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 1567, U.S.-Mexico Economic Partnership Act, H9591 [27NO]

H.R. 1625, Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act, S1291 [28FE]

H.R. 1997, Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act, H757 [5FE]

H.R. 2200, Trafficking Victims Protection Act reauthorization, H10539–H10543 [21DE]

H.R. 2655, Small Business Innovation Protection Act, H6030 [10JY]

H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act, H5212–H5215 [15JN]

H.R. 3030, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, H6315 [17JY]

H.R. 3320, develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO, H59 [9JA]

H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act, H448 [17JA]

H.R. 3342, Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act, H10078 [11DE]

H.R. 3445, African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act (AGOA and MCA) Modernization Act, H430–H432 [17JA]

H.R. 3776, Cyber Diplomacy Act, H435–H437 [17JA]

H.R. 3851, War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act, H760 [5FE]

H.R. 4555, DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act, H46 [9JA]

H.R. 4567, DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act, H34 [9JA]

H.R. 4744, Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, H3464–H3466 [24AP]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 4969, Improving Embassy Design and Security Act, S8039–S8041 [22DE], H7840 [5SE]

H.R. 4979, Generalized System of Preferences extension and technical changes to competitive need limitations provision, H1100 [13FE]

H.R. 5207, Dept. of Homeland Security immigration advisory program establishment, H5633 [25JN]

H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act, H9587–H9589 [27NO]

H.R. 5274, Global Electoral Exchange Act, H7848 [5SE]

H.R. 5480, Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act, H6333–H6335 [17JY]

H.R. 5576, Cyber Deterrence and Response Act, H7843–H7845 [5SE]

H.R. 5626, Intercountry Adoption Information Act, H6015 [10JY]

H.R. 5752, Stop Illicit Drug Importation Act, H5117 [13JN]

H.R. 5841, Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, H5674–H5690 [26JN]

H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act, H9495 [13NO]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

H.R. 6207, Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act, H9597 [27NO]

H.R. 6219, Georgia Support Act, H10140 [12DE]

H.R. 6332, Improving Strategies To Counter Weapons Proliferation Act, H9063 [26SE]

H.R. 6439, Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program establishment, H7786 [4SE]

H.R. 6651, PEPFAR Extension Act, H9488 [13NO]

H.R. 6720, Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act, H8117 [12SE]

H.R. 6740, Border Tunnel Task Force Act, H8748 [25SE]

H.R. 6751, Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act, H9065 [26SE]

H.R. 7164, Ireland addition to E-3 nonimmigrant visa program, H9676 [28NO]

S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H137–H142 [11JA]

S. 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act, H3460 [24AP]

S. 791, Small Business Innovation Protection Act, S5073 [18JY], H8813 [25SE]

S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]

S. 1158, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, S7523 [12DE], H10546 [21DE]

S. 1595, Hezbollah (terrorist organization) additional sanctions imposition, H8872–H8876 [25SE]

S. 1862, Dept. of State modification of criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, S7630 [17DE], H10548 [21DE]

S. 2245, Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors (KIWI) Act, S4700 [28JN], H6620 [23JY]

S. 2269, Global Food Security Act reauthorization, S4249 [19JN], H9369 [28SE]

S. 2286, Peace Corps Reform Act, S1691–S1693 [13MR]

S. 2559, Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act, S4810 [28JN], H8838 [25SE]

S. 2785, Defending Elections Against Trolls From Enemy Regimes (DETER) Act, S2487 [26AP]

S. 3247, Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act, H10550–H10552 [21DE]

S. Res. 367, condemn Iranian terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S47 [4JA]

S. Res. 368, condemn Iranian human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S47 [4JA]

S. Res. 371, recognize importance of bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Mexico in areas of trade, security, law enforcement, energy, economy, and culture and encourage strengthening of NAFTA, S141 [10JA]

S. Res. 385, National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month and National Freedom Day, S552 [29JA]

S. Res. 388, recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees, S585 [30JA]

S. Res. 391, extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S., S614 [5FE]

S. Res. 407, recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance, S1166 [15FE]

S. Res. 408, Tibetan Rights Day, S1167 [15FE]

S. Res. 420, World Wildlife Day, S1318 [1MR]

S. Res. 429, Tibetan Rights Day, S1583 [8MR]

S. Res. 431, International Parental Child Abduction Month, S1633 [12MR]

S. Res. 435, express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine, S1737 [14MR], S6503 [3OC]

S. Res. 443, Greece independence anniversary, S1952 [22MR]

S. Res. 475, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) anniversary, S2267 [18AP]

S. Res. 481, call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, S2393 [24AP]

S. Res. 489, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S2492 [26AP]

S. Res. 501, World Press Freedom Day, S2527 [7MY]

S. Res. 502, celebrate Israel independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement, S2596 [9MY]

S. Res. 507, recognize importance of goal of National Women’s Health Week to empower young women to make informed choices about sexual activity and take effective steps to protect against HIV, S2681 [15MY]

S. Res. 527, recognize Georgia (country) independence anniversary, reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, and institutional reforms, S2939 [24MY]

S. Res. 535, reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression, S3037 [6JN]

S. Res. 552, World Refugee Day, S4284 [20JN]

S. Res. 557, reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance, S4516 [27JN]

S. Res. 562, Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) anniversary observance and compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties, S4743 [28JN]

S. Res. 564, hold Russia accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad, S4744 [28JN]

S. Res. 566, Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents establishment, S4745 [28JN]

S. Res. 587, Victims of Communism Month, S5132 [23JY]

S. Res. 597, declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S5457 [30JY]

S. Res. 602, commend Macedonia agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment, S5586 [1AU]

S. Res. 610, declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S5762 [21AU]

S. Res. 622, support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain, S6060 [6SE]

S. Res. 647, call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws, S6307 [25SE]

S. Res. 716, promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process in Nigeria, S7359 [6DE]

S. Res. 736, Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States establishment, S7932 [19DE]

S.J. Res. 54, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S7565 [13DE]

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: exempt certain small entities dealing in foreign exchange that serve small- and medium-sized businesses from certain capital and margin requirements (see S. 2428), S967 [14FE] (see H.R. 6162), H5362 [20JN]

Money: establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (see H.R. 4752), H131 [10JA] (see H.R. 5036), H1211 [15FE]

Remarks in House

Money: add virtual currencies to assessment of threat financing relative to Russia, H6148 [12JY]

——— address the rise of digital currency, H3788 [8MY]

——— establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (H.R. 5036), H9060–H9062 [26SE]

Reports filed

Financial Technology Protection Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5036) (H. Rept. 115–984), H9088 [26SE]

Texts of

H.R. 5036, Financial Technology Protection Act, H9060 [26SE]

FOREIGN INFLUENCE TRANSPARENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5825 [28JN]

Articles and editorials

Protecting America, Protecting Americans, H108 [10JA]

Warrantless Surveillance Can Continue Even if Law Expires, Officials Say, S237 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (see H. Res. 937, 938), H5152 [13JN] (see H. Res. 970), H5816 [27JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (see H. Res. 971), H5814 [27JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court: ensure politically funded information cannot be used as evidence to monitor a U.S. citizen (see H.R. 5235), H1501 [8MR]

——— require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of judges (see H.R. 5120), H1333 [27FE]

Intelligence services: prohibit any Federal agency from accessing information on a U.S. citizen without a warrant (see H.R. 6353), H6173 [12JY]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (see H. Res. 1028), H7687 [25JY]

Letters

Committee on the Judiciary (House) subpoena issuance relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5830 [28JN]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5830 [28JN]

Dept. of Justice provision of full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in investigation of 2016 election: several Democratic Members of Congress, H5841 [28JN]

Scope of Special Counsel authority and management of congressional oversight requests relative to Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Rod J. Rosenstein, Dept. of Justice, H5843–H5845 [28JN]

Motions

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Proposals

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) release of original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H541 [18JA], H558 [19JA], H608 [21JA], H611 [22JA], H631, H657–H661, H673 [29JA], H735 [2FE], H740, H764, H767 [5FE], H898 [6FE]

——— release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H831 [6FE]

Crime: call for investigation of Robert S. Mueller, III, Rod J. Rosenstein, and James B. Comey, Jr., for alleged crimes committed during investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3140 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3332–H3338 [16AP]

——— appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 907), H5845 [28JN]

——— investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H8256–H8258 [13SE]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), H5827–H5846 [28JN]

——— provide full access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election (H. Res. 970), consideration (H. Res. 971), H5820–H5826 [28JN]

FBI: require court orders based on probable cause before allowing FBI access to searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H158 [11JA]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court: require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of judges (H.R. 5120), H1321 [27FE], H1356 [5MR]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H78 [9JA], H101, H103–H112 [10JA], H136, H137–H160 [11JA], E73, E80 [19JA]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H6634 [23JY]

National security: clarify and improve procedures and accountability for authorizing acquisitions and sharing of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching collections of communications (H.R. 3989), H109 [10JA]

Poe, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10087–H10092 [11DE]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H101, H106, H108 [10JA], H136, H143–H158 [11JA], H6045 [11JY], E73, E80 [19JA]

——— codify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H9738 [29NO]

Rosenstein, Rod J.: impeach (H. Res. 1028), H7710, H7711 [26JY]

Trump, President: condemn remarks about Representative Schiff relative to Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) memo on alleged misuse of FISA warrants in investigation of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H765 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S544 [29JA], S572–S574 [30JA], S597, S598 [5FE], S619, S642, S645 [6FE], S667 [7FE], S1369 [6MR]

——— release of report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1649 [13MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S6785 [11OC]

Dept. of Justice: release of documents relative to investigation into foreign interference in elections, S2362 [24AP]

Intelligence services: improve authorization of certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, extend authorities on searching certain communications, and ensure ability to share certain foreign intelligence (S. 2158), S225 [17JA]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S173–S180 [16JA], S213, S224–S227, S235–S242 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA], S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, S175–S180 [16JA], S224–S227, S235–S242 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA], S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S82 [9JA], S114–S116 [10JA]

Trump, President: order to declassify and release documents related to the investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6201 [18SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H. Res. 970, Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 971) (H. Rept. 115–791), H5814 [27JN]

Consideration of S. 139, Foreign Intelligence Collection and Safeguards, Accountability, and Acquisition Oversight Improvements and Extension of Communications Search Authority: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 682) (H. Rept. 115–504), H82 [9JA]

Full Access to Documents Relative to Congressional Investigations of Decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI Investigation of 2016 Election: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 938) (H. Rept. 115–813), H6040 [10JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release original and minority memos on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H832 [6FE]

Subpoenas

Notice for Rod J. Rosenstein to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5832–H5838 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 98, correct enrollment of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H162 [11JA]

H. Res. 682, consideration of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H103 [10JA]

H. Res. 970, full access to certain Dept. of Justice documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5827 [28JN]

H. Res. 971, consideration of H. Res. 970, full access to Dept. of Justice documents relative to investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H5820 [28JN]

S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H137–H142 [11JA]

FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN REAL PROPERTY TAX ACT

Bills and resolutions

Taxation: provide an exemption from Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act for interests held by certain foreign insurance companies (see H.R. 7373), H10510 [20DE]

FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK REVIEW MODERNIZATION ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5691, H5692 [26JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5692 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 5841), H5674–H5696 [26JN], H9732–H9735 [29NO]

Foreign trade: control export, reexport, and transfer of commodities, software, and technology to protect national security and promote U.S. foreign policy, H5696 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 2098), S859 [12FE], S1533 [8MR], S2300 [19AP], S2846, S2853 [23MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2098), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5841) (H. Rept. 115–784), H5747 [26JN]

Statements

Provisions: Executive Office of the President, S4696 [28JN]

Texts of

H.R. 5841, provisions, H5674–H5690 [26JN]

FOREIGN INVESTMENTS

Amendments

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7946, S7950 [19DE]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H449, H450, H451 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H428 [17JA]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S5319, S5320, S5375 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

China: safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (see S. 2826), S2623 [10MY] (see S. 3361), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 6001), H4775 [5JN]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 5841), H4137 [16MY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish SelectUSA program (see H.R. 6375), H6195 [13JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: confiscate certain frozen assets and interest paid on certain frozen bank accounts (see H.R. 6783), H8170 [12SE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

European Union: reaffirm trade and investment partnership with the U.S. is critical to economic and national security, prioritize fair trade, and support and make permanent the exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs (see H. Res. 810), H3059 [5AP]

Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]

Members of Congress: require disclosure of business ties with foreign entities (see H.R. 5469), H3146 [11AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8169 [12SE]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (see H.R. 6249), H5815 [27JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit corrupt foreign influence over the President, the Vice President, and their immediate family members (see H.R. 6466), H6648 [23JY]

SBA: prohibit businesses owned by or affiliated with Chinese citizens from receiving assistance (see S. 3148), S4512 [27JN] (see H.R. 6241), H5815 [27JN]

SEC: require certain issuers to disclose information on foreign jurisdictions that prevent the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from performing inspections (see H.R. 7234), H9819 [10DE]

Taxation: eliminate tax preferences for foreign profits by repealing reduced rate of tax on foreign-derived intangible income and global intangible low-taxed income (see H.R. 5145), H1340 [1MR]

——— increase tax on certain global intangible income by requiring taxes to be paid based on the country in which the profits are earned and not averaged (see H.R. 6015), H4848 [6JN]

——— modify global intangible low-taxed income by repealing tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net controlled foreign corporation tested income on a per-country basis (see S. 3674), S7190 [28NO]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see S. 2459), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5108), H1332 [27FE]

——— reinstate taxation of foreign oil related income (see S. 3804), S8017 [21DE]

——— repeal certain provisions applicable to foreign investment in U.S. real property (see H.R. 6726), H7919 [6SE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see S. 2463), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5105), H1332 [27FE]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 5609), H3574 [25AP]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H403 [16JA]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (see S. 2595), S1947 [22MR] (see S. 2779), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6472), H6648 [23JY]

Letters

Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6331 [17JY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6330 [17JY]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5691 [26JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5691, H5692 [26JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5692 [26JN]

Multilateral development bank authorizations: Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H447 [17JA]

OPIC support for regional projects in the Caucasus that exclude Armenia from participation or benefit: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]

OPIC transfer of Environmental and Social Policy Statement to U.S. International Development Finance Corp., relative to greenhouse gas policy: Cameron S. Alford, OPIC, H6331 [17JY]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Feeding America (organization), H9105 [27SE]

World Bank Group Uganda Transport Sector Development Project: Representatives Huizenga and Moore, Committee on Financial Services (House), H443 [17JA]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Venezuela: President Trump, S1787 [19MR], S2791 [21MY]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: eliminate incentives for corporations to hold accumulated earnings offshore, invest in domestic infrastructure, and provide international tax reform (H.R. 1670), H7816 [4SE]

China: assessment of U.S. trade policy, H6246–H6252 [16JY]

——— political and economic impact of One Belt One Road initiative to expand Chinese exports and trade access through infrastructure investment projects in Asia and Europe, E728 [24MY]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, H7704, H7705 [26JY], E1122 [3AU]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (H.R. 5841), H5674–H5696 [26JN], H9732–H9735 [29NO]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, H693 [30JA]

——— establish Office of Anti-Corruption Relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe (H.R. 2820), H4141, H4142 [17MY]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

Iran: impose sanctions relative to oil sales to Syria and sponsoring terrorist organizations, H9670 [28NO]

NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, H5756 [27JN], E924 [26JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (H.R. 6774), H8905 [26SE]

Political campaigns: ban contributions by foreign-controlled corporations and foreign-affiliated nonprofit organizations, prohibit foreign involvement in election activities, and reform Foreign Agents Registration Act (H.R. 6249), H5759 [27JN], E936 [27JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H22 [9JA], H94, H128, H129 [10JA], H469–H471 [17JA], H1422 [6MR], H1702 [20MR], H5083–H5088 [12JN], H6047 [11JY], H6245 [16JY], E231 [27FE]

Taxation: provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (H.R. 5108), H7816 [4SE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, H30 [9JA], H86, H93 [10JA]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), H10544–H10546 [21DE]

Trump, President: impeachment, H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

——— require disclosure of Federal income tax returns, H3407, H3408 [18AP]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (H.R. 5105), H6320–H6333 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]

Water: establish a trust fund to be funded by ending the deferral on income taxes on offshore corporate profits in order to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (H.R. 5609), H5754 [27JN]

World Bank Group: direct Dept. of the Treasury to promote certain policy reforms while maintaining International Development Association funding, H441, H445 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H161 [11JA], H440–H454 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H423–H429 [17JA]

——— modify Dept. of the Treasury reporting requirement to ensure promotion of a reduction in government barriers to entrepreneurship as an important component of poverty reduction, H449, H450 [17JA]

——— report steps taken to ensure G-5 nonimmigrant visa holders employed by World Bank diplomats and staff are informed of the protections afforded to them, H450 [17JA]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), H7670–H7672 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

China: assessment of U.S. trade policy, S2052 [11AP], S2230 [18AP], S3280 [7JN], S4979 [17JY], S5048 [18JY]

——— safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China and protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China (S. 2826), S2625–S2627 [10MY]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, S2955 [4JN], S2998 [5JN], S3020–S3022 [6JN], S3271, S3286 [7JN], S3872, S3883, S3892–S3894 [13JN], S3932, S3933 [14JN], S4466 [27JN], S4695 [28JN], S4868 [10JY], S5238 [24JY], S5508 [31JY], S5541 [1AU]

——— modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (S. 2098), S859 [12FE], S1533 [8MR], S2300 [19AP], S2846, S2853 [23MY]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA], S808 [8FE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

Foreign policy: assessment of U.S. trade policy, S5565–S5567 [1AU]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

——— waiver of secondary sanctions against countries or entities for significant transactions with Russian defense and intelligence sector, S5542, S5545–S5547 [1AU]

General Motors Co.: layoff of employees at Lordstown, OH, plant and relocation of jobs to Mexico, S4376 [25JN]

Immigration: terminate the EB-5 regional center program, S1778 [19MR]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (S. 720), S7233 [29NO]

NAFTA: renegotiation of certain provisions, S2782 [21MY], S6406 [1OC], S6421, S6432 [2OC], S6490 [3OC]

Russia: develop strategy to counter illicit Russian financial activities, S1268–S1271 [28FE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S100 [9JA], S128 [10JA], S236 [17JA]

Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), S837 [8FE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S16 [3JA], S31, S36 [4JA], S49, S75 [8JA], S342 [19JA], S374 [20JA], S6966 [14NO]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1023), S7950–S7953 [19DE]

Trump, President: take certain actions relative to personal business holdings to ensure compliance with emoluments clause of the Constitution while serving as President (S. Con. Res. 4), S3271 [7JN]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (S. 2779), S5319 [25JY], S7497 [12DE]

Reports filed

Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5105) (H. Rept. 115–814), H6110 [11JY]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2463), S4512 [27JN]

Commend Macedonia Agreement With Greece To Resolve Name Dispute, Condemn Russian Efforts To Undermine Agreement, Urge Reforms To Join NATO and European Union, and Support Investment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 602), S6413 [1OC]

Consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 693) (H. Rept. 115–518), H403 [16JA]

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2098), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5841) (H. Rept. 115–784), H5747 [26JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023), S5455 [30JY]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act Amendment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2779), S4731 [28JN]

Statements

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act: Executive Office of the President, S4696 [28JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 693, consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act, H423 [17JA]

H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act, H448 [17JA]

H.R. 5105, Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act, H6320–H6330 [17JY]

H.R. 5841, Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, H5674–H5690 [26JN]

S. 1023, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization, S7951–S7953 [19DE], H10544 [21DE]

S. 2779, Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act amendments, S5320 [25JY], H7670 [25JY]

S. Res. 602, commend Macedonia agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment, S5586 [1AU]

FOREIGN POLICY related term(s) Treaties and Agreements

Addresses

Human Rights Without Borders: Representative Kaptur, E1638 [11DE]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

U.S. Bilateral Engagement with Sudan Relative to Support of Human Rights and Religious Freedom: John J. Sullivan, Dept. of State, E86 [22JA]

Amendments

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7519, S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), H7669 [25JY]

Dept. of State: modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7600 [13DE], S7628, S7629 [17DE]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6066, H6067 [11JY]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3342), S6631, S6632 [5OC], S6873, S6874, S6881 [11OC], H10078 [11DE]

Information technology: promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet (H.R. 600), S6967 [14NO], S7246 [29NO]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 274), H10139 [12DE]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (H. Res. 835), H3913 [10MY]

Levinson, Robert: urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran (S. Res. 85), S2015 [9AP]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 573), S8030,